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theater Northport Heads West With ‘Oklahoma!’ By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com
Nathaniel Hackmann portrays the intense brute Jud Fry, who battles with Curly to pursue the love of Laurey.
John W. Engeman Theater’s “Oklahoma!” delivered a strong cast, catchy tap dancing, beautiful melodies and fits of both comedy and drama that kept the audience laughing and singing along Thursday night in Northport Village. Audience member Abbey Slawitsky, of Central Islip, said loved both the cast and set designs. She added, “I loved the costumes and I thought the orchestra was really great too. A lot of people don’t even notice that.” “Oklahoma!” set the standard for all future musicals by incorporating music, lyrics and dance numbers into a well-crafted story. It follows two sets of love triangles amid a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys in the Indian territory of Oklahoma. Engeman’s production is produced by Richard T. Dolce, producing artistic director; directed by Igor Goldin;
Chris Brand, as Will Parker, and Brianne Kennedy, as Ado Annie, offset the intensity in the story of “Oklahoma!” by delivering comic relief for audience members of the John W. Engeman Theater. and choreographed by Drew Humphrey. The cast is led by Bryant Martin (as Curly), Kaitlyn Davidson (as Laurey) and Nathaniel Hackmann (as Jud Fry). Supporting cast members include Jane Blass (as Aunt Eller), Chris Brand (as Will Parker), Brianne Kennedy (as Ado Annie Carnes) and Danny Gardner (as Ali Hakim). Blass delivers authenticity to the story, while Hackmann delivers intense drama, and Gardner never fails to draw laughs whenever he’s onstage. The intense love triangle between the three lead characters, Curly, Laurey and Jud, continues to grow throughout the production. However
Bryant Martin, as Curly, and Kaitlyn Davidson, as production of “Oklahoma!” it’s balanced out by another, comedic love triangle between Will Parker, Ado Annie Carnes and Ali Hakim. One of the most memorable scenes in the production is “Out of My Dreams-Ballet.” The cast takes audience members on a journey through (Continued on page 3)
Kaitlyn Davidson, as Laurey, and Bryant Martin, as Curly, deliver strong chemistry on stage in the John W. Engeman Theater’s production of “Oklahoma!”
Brianne Kennedy, as Ado Annie pictured with Danny Gardner, as Ali Hakim, who never fails to make the audience laugh while onstage.
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Laurey’s subconscious that’s topped off with an intense, romantic dance number. Although this isn’t his first “Oklahoma!” production, Brand said this is his first time playing a lead role in the play. He added that Engeman’s “Kansas City” number, which delivers a high-energy tap dancing, is his favorite to perform. “I always love singing ‘Oklahoma,’ but this is maybe my favorite ‘Kansas City’ that I’ve seen or heard,” he said. “The guys are great dancers, the choreography is really great and it tells the story clearly. It’s just fun to feel something come together organically.” When putting the play together, Brand said, the creative team was focused on “telling an honest, real and entertaining story to make these characters relatable and real people.” “That’s been a really good experience,” he added. “Oklahoma!” is showing Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets ($71-$76) are available at the 250 Main St. box office or Engemantheater.com.
Jane Blass adds authenticity to the stage as Aunt Eller in the John W. Engeman Theater’s production of “Oklahoma!”
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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco
Thank You, Veterans! A day of remembrance… While thoughts
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of barbecue, burgers and hot dogs are rolling Unfortunately, it’s that time of year… As around your head, remember that Memorial one of our reporters was writing Day serves as a day of remembrance. The holithe weekly crime blotter, he noday debuted as “Decoration IN THE KNOW ticed an uptick in burglaries, Day” following the AmeriWITH AUNT ROSIE car break ins and general miscan Civil War as a means chievous activity. This isn’t beto commemorate Union soldiers. By the 20th cause of any sort of crime wave century, it was applied to all fallen veterans of or anything like that. It’s simply the trend, year war. The town, Suffolk and Long Island as a after year, as police have told us many times in whole, is booming with veterans, so do keep the past. As the weather gets warmer, we all them in mind as you celebrate this weekend. want to venture outside more. Unfortunately, Remember, their sacrifice was made so that we this includes our criminally-inclined fellow citican enjoy the freedoms we do today. zens, as well. Please keep an eye on your beThe things you see… Sometimes in life you longings as you leave your vehicles parked for the night; they’re often the target of fast-acting just have to do a double take. As I’m leaving the thieves. Don’t forget to lock your doors. This office last Thursday night, I turned onto the means ALL doors. Have you ever thought sidewalk and looked up only to see a gentleman thieves would come in through the rear door, rollerblading down Wall Street. I looked down, take your keys, then steal your car? If not, well, and then looked back up. Then I thought about consider it within the realm of possibility, since it some, and realized that it was a great idea! I this has happened more than once in our town. imagine that gentleman gets around the village We’re lucky Long Island is that much safer rather quickly, and he’s getting in some exercise than the city… but it is still New York, after all. at the same time. Plus he doesn’t have to battle any traffic. Brilliant! Anyway, so the very next morning I was strolling to the office and looked (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you up to see a car pulled up in the Dairy Barn have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s drive thru. OK, nothing crazy, I thought. Howhappening in your neck of the woods, write to ever, as I approached, I saw that the door of the me today and let me know the latest. To concar was open and there was no driver to be tact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The seen. Huh? I looked to the left and saw that a Long-Islander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY couple of folks and a black labrador puppy 11743. Or try the e-mail at were practicing tricks off to the side! Of course aunt.rosieli@gmail.com) did another double take, but what a wonderful-
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“Every sailor aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower plays an integral part in our success, from the engineering and reactor spaces to the galley and flight deck, and everywhere in between, and I couldn’t be more proud.”
Pups and their owners flooded the North Fork on both Saturday and Sunday for a first annual Dog Dock Diving Festival. The festival, hosted at Greenport Brewing Company’s Peconic location, drew dozens of competitors, including pit bull Tango, pictured above, who wore a cape as he launched off the dock and into the over 40-foot pool.
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A 44-year-old Dix Hills man was arrested for allegedly exposing his buttocks to patrons at the Murphy’s Music store at 447 Walt Whitman Road in Melville at around 3:50 p.m., May 17, Suffollk police said. He was charged with disorderly conduct.
Crack, No License A 23-year-old Glen Cove man was arrested in Huntington Station for allegedly driving a 2013 Honda Civic with his license revoked at around 3:29 p.m., May 14 at Depot Road and East 9th Street, Suffolk police said. He also had crack cocaine, according to police. He was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and second-degree unlicensed aggravated operation.
Homeless Man Steals Food Suffolk police said a 55-year-old homeless man was arrested after stealing food from Stop & Shop on 1100 East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington at around 4:40 p.m., May 14. He was previously told not to come back to the store. He was charged with petit larceny and trespass.
Jewelry Thief Caught Years Later A 24-year-old Newark man was arrested in Huntington Station at around 7 a.m., May 12 for allegedly stealing jewelry by using a fraudulent credit card in 2014, according to Suffolk police. The first incident occurred at Zachary’s Fine Jewelry at 264 Main St. at about 5:20 p.m., Aug. 13, 2014, police said. The second occurred, police said, at Devin Jewelers at 536 Larkfield Road in East Northport on Aug. 26, 2014. He was charged with two counts of third-degree grand larceny.
Tires And Rims Stolen Suffolk police said a 2015 Lincoln Navigator had four tires and rims stolen at the Ford Lincoln of Huntington dealership on 331 West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station at around 9 p.m. on May 16. In another incident, police said, that a vehicle was broken into at Certi-Care Pre Owned of Huntington on 147 East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station at around 10 p.m., May 16. Four tires and rims were stolen, and three windows were broken.
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MUSIC Fresh Kids Keep ’90s In Style SPOTLIGHT Dig out those Chuck Taylors, clip on your Tamagotchi and take a trip back to the 1990s with The Fresh Kids of Bel-Air as they bring the flavor of the decade to The Paramount on June 10. The group is based in New York City, but two of its singers hail from Long Island, Gabriel Wiernik, of Hicksville, and Estee Hadzikostas, of Montauk. They’ll be singing and performing the greatest pop hits of the ’90s, complete with costume changes to match each song. Wiernik, who recalled dressing up like Baby Spice as a kid, said she now loves playing the role of Gwen Stefani the most. “When we get on stage, we emulate them as best as we can. We dress up
Fresh Kids of Bel-Air will perform at The Paramount June 10. like them and make them feel like they’re reliving that experience,” Wiernik said. Hadzikostas herself was more into the grunge scene, and still fits herself with flannel today. Among her favorite tunes to play is “I Will Always Love You,” by Whitney Houston. “They can expect a really awesome time, we definitely get the crowd jumping around and singing all their favorite 90s tunes. It’s a blast, honestly,” Hadzikostas said. “It’s like reliving my childhood.” Bandmates Mat, Robin, Charlie, Oscar and Tommy, each bring their own ’90s flair and spin on the decade. Fresh Kids also has a residency at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City. The show at The Paramount is set to begin at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and tickets are available at the box office or from Paramountny.com for $15-$30. -TANTONGCO
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the foodies By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com
Lining the walls of Main Street Cafe in Northport is a homey hodgepodge of portraits of celebrities, a group photograph of the high school’s football team from the 1950s and other relics that are testaments to the restaurant’s mainstay presence in the neighborhood. Darin Parker said she took full ownership of the establishment 16 years ago, and added that the cafe’s atmosphere and patrons have “always felt like family.” When her friends ask her what’s the place like, she tells them it’s reminiscent of “Cheers.” Regulars are, indeed, very regular. “You can almost set your watch by the time certain people are going to walk in the door,” Parker said “We just try to make everybody that walks in the door feel welcome.” In that time, she said the menu’s hardly changed, but it seems that that works well for the Main Street staple. “I just try to put reasonably priced, good quality food out, and it seems to
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Main Street Cafe: A Northport Mainstay
The Shrimp Cargot is drizzled with garlic lemon sauce, serving up deliciously savory shrimp stuffed into a mushroom, atop a country bread crostini.
The Main Street Cafe has operated for more than three decades, serving up tasty treats and classic entrees at its 47 Main Street location.
be working,” Parker said. The Shrimp Cargot, available with certain daily specials, shined as an excellent started to the meal. Drizzled with garlic lemon sauce, it’s unafraid to punch with a zesty, savory blend perfectly absorbed by the country bread crostini. The shrimp is juicy and full-bodied, stuffed into welcomingly succulent mushrooms. The outer layer of the Fried Calamari ($11.95) is lightly breaded, yet remained tantalizingly crispy, The Irish Burger is a simply satisfying classic burger topped with diced onions and red pepper, with a side of while the squid itself is chewy and fresh. spicy mustard. It’s served with a marinara sprinkled
with a bit of red pepper flakes, adding a little bit of heat to make the appetizer that much more enticing. The Crab Cakes ($11.95) were stunningly fluffy, while maintaining a hearty consistency that gave way to a warm interior of nautically nuanced the crab blend. Accompanied by cocktail sauce, it include a dollop of wasabi to add a unique effervescence to the dish. The Shrimp Fra Diavolo ($10), part of the specials menu available Monday through Friday, brings together a silky smooth angel hair pasta with perfectly cooked shrimp for a pasta entree to remember. If you’ve ever felt that a pasta dish was short on sauce, you’ll be thoroughly satisfied with the generous helping of the ever so slightly spicy marinara sauce. Renowned for their burgers, Main Street Cafe’s unassuming Irish Burger is
The Shrimp Fra Diavolo features a silky smooth angel hair pasta with perfectly cooked shrimp for a pasta entree to remember, steeped in a generous helping of slightly spicy marinara sauce. ($12.95), a simple, yet completely satisfying. Topped with diced onions and red pepper, with a side of spicy mustard, the burger is tender and juicy, with a bit of natural spiciness — but not heat — from its dressings. It’s paired with thickly cut potato wedges that will leave even the most discerning potato patron smiling. Main Street Cafe also has daily specials, including corned beef and cabbage on Mondays, pot roast on Tuesdays, pasta dishes on Wednesday and prime rib on Thursday. Happy hour takes place every day from 3:30-6:30 p.m., with wine specials on Wednesday, as well.
Main Street Cafe 47 Main St., Northport Village 631-754-5533
Main Street Cafe’s Fried Calamari had just a light layer of breading, staying crispy, with a side of marinara sauce with a slight spicy kick.
The oversized Crab Cakes were fantastically fluffy and crispy on the outside, served with a tangy cocktail sauce served with a dollop of wasabi.
Cuisine: Classic pub fare Atmosphere: Intimateandlaid-back Price: Inexpensive to moderate Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
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EAT ON THE STOOP: The Stoop at Tutto Pazzo (84 New York Ave., Huntington), described as a throwback to Brooklyn of yore, where “everybody ate on the stoop,” is open for the summer season along Halesite Harbor. The Stoop menu features quick bites, priced $3-$5, from Tutto Pazzo’s full menu. It’s open each day, 12 noon-4 p.m., weather permitting, for your grab-and-go dining pleasure. And when you swing by, make sure to say hi to Luigi and Joey, and tell them the Foodies sent you. HAPPY WINE DAY: Today, May 25, marks National Wine Day. So, sit, back, relax, put your feet up and uncork a bottle of the sweet stuff. And for those wine lovers looking to go out and about, our Foodies have put together a list of some of our favorite wine bars around town. Prime (117 N New York Ave., Huntington) has a wine bar and lounge with hundreds of offerings. The restaurant also hosts Wednesday Night Wine Dinners ($60 for the three-course meal with paired wines), so check Restaurantprime.com
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OYSTERS, HERE!: Sandbar (55 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor) has brought back its $1 oyster special during Social Hours, 4-7 p.m., MondayFriday. The Social Hours menu also features $6 beers, $7 select wines, $10 seasonal drinks and more. Visit Lessings.com for more info. For those farther east, Jonathan’s Ristorante (15 Wall St., Huntington) offers raw oysters for $1.50 during happy hour, 5-8 p.m., Sunday-Friday. The happy hour menu also has offerings like three rose samplings paired with a mini lobster roll ($16), along with $3 off all cocktails, wines and beers. Visit Jonathansristorante.com for more info.
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Sandbar has brought back $1 oysters to its Social Hours menu (available 47 p.m., Monday-Friday).
318 Main Street, Huntington (631) 427-4466 (GINO) www.ginospizzeriahuntington.com
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for the weekly menu. Also in Huntington, Bin 56 (56 Stewart Ave.), Red (417 New York Ave.) and XO (69 Wall St.) each have lengthy wine lists. Over in Northport, check out The Wine Cellar, which has special each day of the week, including $10 wine flights (four per flight) on Fridays and Saturdays, 3-6 p.m. And there’s more than just wine on the menu. The Wine Cellar offers tapas and desserts for Foodies to munch on between swigs.
12 Gerard Street, Huntington (631) 549-5300 macssteakhouse.com
POETS IN PORT: This Friday, May 26, the Poets in Port program returns to Caffe Portofino (249 Main St., Northport) with a series of readings by Karen Rae Levine and Debra Hauser. The program, hosted the fourth Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m., also has an open reading portion so audience members are encouraged to bring their poems and participate. Caffe Portofino, a coffee shop located in the heart of Northport village, serves breakfast, soup, salads, panini, delicious pastries, and more. For more information, call 631-262-7656.
Elegant locale for steaks, sushi & weekend brunch, with patio & seasonal tiki bar overlooking pond 437 E Main St, Centerport • 631-261-7663 millpondrestaurant.com
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Greenlawn native and Harborfields High School graduate Luke Maguire serves on one of the world’s largest aircraft carriers, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69).
Native Serving Aboard Navy’s Largest Warship By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com
Hailing from Greenlawn, Petty Officer 3rd Class Luke Maguire is one of 3,200 men and women who serve on the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69). Maguire works as a hull maintenance technician aboard the Norfolkbased ship, a Nimitz-class nuclearpowered aircraft carrier. The aircraft carrier, also known as “Ike,” is just one of ten operational aircraft carriers in the Navy today. “The Navy gives me an opportunity that not everyone gets,” Maguire stated. “I’m honored to serve.” In his role, Maguire, is responsible for doing all the metal work maintenance to keep all types of shipboard structures and surfaces in working condition. Such technicians also service shipboard plumbing and marine sanitation systems, repair small boats, operating and maintaining ballast control systems, and manage the Quality Assurance Program. “I like that every single day presents a new challenge,” Maguire stated. The jobs of Maguire’s peers range from washing dishes and preparing meals to handling weaponry and maintaining the nuclear reactors. Another 2,000 sailors make up the
air wing, who fly and maintain the aircraft aboard the ship. First commissioned in 1977, the ship is named after former president and Army general Dwight D. Eisenhower, who served as supreme commander of Allied Forces in Western Europe during World War II, leading massive invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Ike, like each of the Navy’s aircraft carriers, is designed for a 50-year service life. When the air wing is embarked, the ship carries more than 70 attack fighter jets, helicopters and other aircraft. The Eisenhower is a self-contained mobile airport and strike platform, fitted with powerful catapults slingshot the aircraft off the bow of the ship, and those planes land upon their return to the aircraft carrier by snagging a steel cable with an arresting hook that protrudes from the rear of the aircraft. “Every sailor aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower plays an integral part in our success, from the engineering and reactor spaces to the galley and flight deck, and everywhere in between, and I couldn't be more proud,” Capt. Paul Spedero, Jr., commanding officer of Ike, stated. “Our many successes are built on their sacrifices and the strength they provide each and every day.”
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MEMORIAL DAY Veteran Recalls Service That Shaped His Life By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com
The four years that Robert “Bob” Bookbinder served across World War II and the Korean War have shaped him as a person. The 94-year-old veteran and former Huntington resident, looking back at his U.S. Army service, said it helped him grow into who he is today. Bookbinder currently lives in Pompano Beach, Florida, and grew up in upstate Woodridge. There, he graduated from Woodridge High School in 1940. But, at age 20, he put his University of Kentucky education on hold and began serving his country. The year was 1943 and Bookbinder was soon 1st lieutenant with headquarter company, 1st Battalion, 343rd Infantry, of the 86th “Black Hawk” Infantry Division. He and his fellow soldiers arrived in France in March 1945. While overseas, Bookbinder said, the 86th Division served under several field armies, including the First, Third, Seventh, and Fifteenth. He added that the 86th fought in the Ruhr Pocket battle and liberated a slave labor camp that held Polish, Soviet and Czech laborers in Attendorn, Germany in April 1945. The war ended in Europe soon after on May 8, 1945. It was then that the 86th returned to its original post in San Luis Obispo, California. After a 30-day stay, it was then redeployed to the Pacific with other U.S. military forces to make an assault upon the Japan mainland. When Japan surrendered in September 1945, Bookbinder and his division were at sea. In the wake of the war, 86th became an Occupational Force in the Philippines until it was deactivated in December 1946. Bookbinder, a platoon leader, said that none of the members of his platoon lost their lives while fighting in Europe. “I was very satisfied… I consider that a measure of success.” When he returned to the U.S., he finished his education at University of Kentucky, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education in 1947. He later earned a master’s degree at Columbia University in 1948.
Robert “Bob” Bookbinder, a former 1st lieutenant in the Army, is pictured above during his service, and right with preschool children in Pompano Beach, Florida. While studying at Columbia, Bookbinder worked one day each week as a physical education teacher at what was then Cold Spring Harbor Elementary School. After graduation, he needed a full-time job. So, with the help of Mildred Jannicky, then Cold Spring Harbor school board president, he landed a job working one day a week at different schools around town, including Centerport, Cold Spring Harbor, Commack, Dix Hills and Greenlawn. The school districts began expanding soon after and sought full-time employees, leading Bookbinder to work full-time as both a physical education and science teacher at Greenlawn’s Broadway School, which is now Harborfields Public Library. While working at Broadway, Bookbinder lived in Huntington with his wife, Natalie, whom he married in 1946, and their children, Howard, Pamela and Susan. But his country soon came calling again. In 1951, he was ordered to serve in the Korean War, although not overseas. Bookbinder was sent to Fort Benning in Georgia for some advanced training. He then
Do ‘The Grid’ This Saturday East Northport will be filled with both runners and walkers attempting to conquer “The Grid,” a twisting, turning, 4-mile course, this Saturday as part of the 10th annual race in memory of the fallen Cpl. Christopher G. Scherer. Scherer, an East Northport native, died during his service in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq on July 21, 2007. He grew up playing in the neighborhood that he fondly referred to as “The Grid,” and which now serves hosts the race each year. “It’s extremely sad, but you can’t change the bad.And the good that comes out of this is we’ve been helping veteran causes for 10 years,” Scherer’s father, Tim, said.
Funds raised from the event, which has grown from around 800 to now around 1,500 yearly participants, will be put toward three causes: a trio of scholarships for Northport High School seniors; granting wishes through Hope For The Warriors; and training service dogs at Smithtown-based America’s VetDogs. The three races on Saturday will leave from and finish at Pulaski Road School. The 4-mile competitive run will start at 8 a.m.; the 1-mile fun run at 9 a.m.; and the 4-mile recreational run/walk at 9:30 a.m. For registration info and pricing, visit Cplchris.com. Each participant will wear a bib
The 10th Annual Cpl. Christopher G. Scherer Memorial “I Did the Grid” races are Saturday. with names of fallen soldiers of either Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom. “When people come to our race, it’s almost like they’re earning their Memorial Day weekend,because it’s not about just barbecues or opening up the pool,” Scherer said. “They’ve taken the time to honor those that have sacrificed their lives for us.” -LAW
served as 1st lieutenant physical training officer at Fort Dix in North Carolina. He was discharged in 1952. When he returned to Huntington, Bookbinder picked up where he left off. Bookbinder helped shape what would become Harborfields School District as schools in Greenlawn and Centerport came together. He worked closely with his mentor, Thomas J. Lahey, during that time. With the district formed, Bookbinder worked in several different roles at different times, including elementary school assistant principal; junior high principal; district director of curriculum; and assistant superintendent of personnel and administration. Outside of the schools, Bookbinder was also president of the Huntington Jewish Center from 1958-1961. He also had roles as president of both the Huntington chapter of American Cancer Society, and Kiwanis Club of Greenlawn-Centerport. “I was very deeply involved and I really enjoyed my 25 years in the Greenlawn-Centerport area,” Bookbinder said, adding they were the most satisfying years of his life. “I felt rather sad when I did leave. I filled all kinds of positions and enjoyed working with the children and the community there.” He left Huntington in 1973 to work as superintendent of schools in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. When retirement came calling in 1990, he moved to Pompano Beach, Florida, where he continues to volunteer in his community. For his military service during World War II, Bookbinder earned the Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, Black Hawk Warrior Award and French Legion of Honor Medal, France’s highest military and civil distinction. He earned the honor for his efforts in the freedom of France, where he was involved in destroying a number of minefields in the French area, he said. Along with community service, Bookbinder plays the harmonica. He also teaches others how to play. “It’s been a great trip and I’m not completely finished yet. Although I’m now 94 years of age, I have lots more to do,” said Bookbinder, now a grandfather of three, and great-grandfather of two. One thing on Bookbinder’s list is checking in with the recently-formed Huntington branch of the Combat Infantrymen's Association. He said he’s looking to join up and reconnect with Huntington residents.
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business Why Is No One Talking About Capital Gains Tax Caused By The Repeal Of Estate Tax? By David R. Okrent, CPA, Esq. info@longislandergroup.com
We’ve heard much about the removal of the Federal Estate Tax, however, there is a huge omission about this repeal that may cause midDavid R. Okrent dle class families to pay Capital Gains Tax, and no one seems to be talking about. When we begin to unpack President Donald Trump’s tax plan, we better pay attention to the
change to the “Basis of Assets Inherited” to the “Date of Death Value,” commonly referred to as a “Step-up in Basis.” A Capital Gain is created when an asset is sold for more than we paid for it, also known as its “basis.” If inherited, under current law, its “Date of Death Value” is usually much higher than its cost basis. This “Step up in Basis” is very important to the middle class, since any estate under the Estate Tax Exemption (now $5.49 million; or $10.98 million for a married couple), pays no estate tax and gets this “Step up in Basis” reducing or eliminating any Capital Gain Tax (maximum tax rate of
20 percent). Folks with more than $5.49 million, or $10.98 million for a married couple, don’t worry about a 20-percent tax on appreciated assets, but they do worry about the possible 40-percent estate tax on all assets. Remember even if the Federal Estate Tax is removed, the large majority of the middle class will end up paying Capital Gains on any appreciated asset they inherit. For example, if you inherit your parents’ home worth $250,000, the only estate asset, which they paid $50,000, under the Trump Plan you will now pay $40,000 in taxes when sold.
This is not a new issue. In 2010, large estates were ultimately given the choice between paying no estate tax and not getting date of death value, or paying an estate tax and getting the date of death value. David Okrent, Esq. has been handling elder law, estate planning and special needs matters for over 30 years. He works on policy matters as the immediate past Long Island delegate of the NYSBA\Elder Law Section. His former experience as a CPA and with the IRS gives him a unique perspective in creating estate plans. Visit Davidrokrentlaw.com or call 631-427-4600.
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business Cash Management: How To Track Dollars, Cents? By Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ® asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com
Let’s talk about cash management and how you can keep track of your dollars and cents, and how to put them to work. First, a fun side note. The word dollar comes from a silver coin called the “Joachimsthaler,” which was minted in 1518 in the St. Jauchim valley, in what was Bohemia and is today part of the Czech Republic. The coin was used throughout Europe, and its name shifted, and pronunciations changed, in the different areas. ‘Daalder’ in Holland; in Scandinavia it was ‘Daler;’ and in England, ‘dollar.’ This information is ac-
cording to The Wall Street Journal’s Guide to Understanding Money & Investing. Anyway, there are a number of ways you can get yourself on a strong track to comfortably saving and investing. First, create short- and long-term goals. Remember to pay yourself first. When your paycheck is deposited, put 10-15 percent into a retirement investment. Yes, we have covered this before. But, how many can say they are doing this? If you feel you cannot put away 15 percent now, start with a smaller percentage, say 5 percent, and work your way up by increasing the amount by 1 percent, or more, at the beginning of each year.You should be the first bill you pay with each new paycheck. Make this automatic by starting an automatic investment into a diversified investment vehicle. Start a regimented program to
pay yourself first, then your mortgage or rent, utilities and insurances. This will insure your extra dollars-after-bills do not disappear through your hands. If you have your paycheck deposited into your savings/checking account each time, you will create a vehicle that will help you stay on track. You can direct your bank to automatically transfer funds electronically to various accounts, such as your monthly automatic bills and your investments. Set aside certain amounts of money in an account for future needs, both shortand long-term, such as for a new car, a yearly vacation, a swimming pool or even a new yacht or boat. Also, set aside funds into what I call an ‘emergency fund.’That fund can be converted to cash within a short period of time, such as a month, for near-term needs. It is short term in nature so it will not fluctuate in value too much.You want this money to be there if and when you need it. This will help you focus on the important things and creates a path to follow. The best investment you can make is in yourself. If your employer offers a 401k retirement savings plan, take a serious look. Many employers offer an incentive of what is called a ‘match’ with their plan. This is basically free found money for your future.Your money is invested into a retirement plan, which is tax deferred, so your income is reduced, saving you on tax dollars and letting
your monies grow without current taxation toward your future. Do take a serious look at this option. As always seek help from a competent financial advisor – preferably one with strong credentials (i.e. a CFP), with a track record of being in the business for some time and that has your best interests first. If you need guidance call us for a no obligation consultations. We are here to serve. Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP, runs Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc., a full-service independent financial planning firm, and he is here to answer your questions. In this bi-monthly column, Ten Haagen will answer your financial questions and help you with his expert financial advice. Don’t be shy, our expert is here for you, so feel free to ask away! Email your questions to asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com today, and let our expert help you. *Ten Haagen is an Investment Advisor Representative offering securities and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member of FINRA/SIPC, and a registered investment advisor. He is also an active community member, serving on several nonprofit boards and as executive officer of the Greater Huntington Boating Council. **BACK IN HUNTINGTON: The offices of Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc. have moved back to 191 New York Ave., Huntington. Friends and clients are welcome to stop by, check out the new office and share a cup of coffee with the expert!
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Ch am be r St af f Ellen O’Brien, Exec. Di rector Courtney Bynoe, Assoc. Exec. Director www.huntingtonchamber .com
Seaside Soiree – ‘Sea’ You There! It is time again for the most anticipated networking event of the summer! The Huntington Chamber will be holding its premier summer affair with a new theme: The Summer Soiree at the Pavilion at Sunken Meadow Beach. So put away your Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts and put together your best “white” ensemble because this is an event you won’t want to miss! The fun begins Tuesday, July 18, 6 p.m., just in time to catch a spectacular sunset over the Long Island Sound, and will run until 10 p.m. Our Summer Party has been a Chamber tradition for many years and attracts crowds of over 300 guests. Attendees in-
The Chamber is hosting its annual summer networking event – this year the Summer Soiree – in the Pavilion at Sunken Meadow Beach. clude local elected officials, business leaders and community residents all ready for dining al fresco under the stars on the beach. The night will feature de-
Chamber Member Spotlight Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter located on 6 acres in Huntington. Established in 1927, it’s Suffolk’s oldest humane society. They are committed to the local rescue of dogs and cats from municipal shelters on Long Island and New York City. Little Shelter was the first shelter on Long Island to be part of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals. Their “Passage To Freedom” program has also rescued animals from different states and internationally. For them, age, physical condition and socialization issues are never criteria for rescuing a dog or cat whose life is in jeopardy. Little Shelter’s residents receive the highest quality medical care and are spayed/neutered before adoption. Little Shelter has won Bethpage Best of Long Island eight straight
years (2010-2017) for Best Animal Shelter/Rescue. Little Shelter has many programs that give back to their community showing that rescue doesn’t end with adoption. Their Animal Soup Kitchen provides families facing financial hardship with pet food and basic needs to keep their pet in their home. Little Shelter’s TNR program helps feed/ spay/neuter thousands of feral cats. The Little Shelter Sanctuary is a refuge for animals from Little Shelter that cannot be adopted into a typical home setting. Little Shelter’s Reading Program brings specially trained dogs to work with students on reading goals in a non-stressful environment. The Humane Education Program visits schools to teach children how to properly care for animals and to instill compassion for all living things.
licious food, all fresh and cooked on site, presented at stations including a mashed potato bar, gourmet sliders and mini franks, a kabob and pasta stations and other delectable treats. It goes without saying that the event will also feature refreshing beverages including local wines and craft beer, a fabulous DJ, amazing raffles, and most importantly, endless networking opportunities! Make the Summer Soiree an opportunity to host your corporate summer party or your staff appreciation function. Enjoy the beautiful summer weather and network with Long Island’s most influential business leaders. A major thank you to our sponsors to date: Peoples United Bank, Newsday, digho image marketing, Advance Sound Company, and Len Marks Photography. Admission for the event is $95 for Chamber members and $125 for future members. To register, please visit Huntingchamber.com or call 631-423-6100. Surf’s up – see you at the beach!
Upcoming Chamber Events June 2, 5 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Rising Tide Acupuncture (76 E Main St., Ste 2, Huntington)
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Annual Relay For Life Raises $133K+ By David Weber info@longislandergroup.com
Over 69 teams decked out in purple and white attire helped raise over $133,000 toward cancer research on Saturday as part of Commack’s annual Relay for Life. From 5 p.m. until 5 a.m. the next morning, over 650 registered participants joined forces at Commack High School’s track and football field with hundreds of other attendees to support the American Cancer Society. This year’s relay was a major milestone for the community. Since it began hosting the event in 2011 just over $1 million has been raised. This year, a soft donation total of $133,000 was reported as of deadline Monday. To mark the occasion, Julia Biggiani from the American Cancer Society and Event Co-Chair Stephanie Zweibel put together a pancake breakfast for those staying the night. “We had a full schedule this year, from our 6 p.m. Survivors Dinner to fresh events like our campfire sing-along complete with s’mores,” Zweibel said. “We welcome new ideas and committee members, and would love to see this event continue in Commack for years to come.” As the sun quickly dipped below
One day after receiving her last round of intense chemotherapy, Cassidy (second from left) walks with her mother and relay team during the Survivor Lap. “I walk because I don’t want anyone else to go through this,” she said. For her bravery, she was named an honorary Girl Scout last week and was asked to join the Hush Angels, a group of young girls costumed in halos and wings to help silence the crowd.
White bags outfitted with candles and sand encircled the Commack High School track, each with a message to a loved one lost to cancer. At 9 p.m., student volunteers lit the candles for the Relay for Life Luminaria Ceremony. the horizon, attendees gathered by the bleachers for a luminaria ceremony, lit only by the soft glow of white paper lanterns and a sea of multicolored
Purple glow sticks were used to illuminate the words ‘Hope’ and ‘Cure’, spelled out on the bleachers as student volunteers asked attendees to walk a memorial lap in silence.
Members of the Commack Fire Department usher in the American flag as relay participants recite the pledge. The Star-Spangled Banner was performed by Dara Gordon and students from Commack High School’s American Sign Language classes this year. glow sticks. Commack High School Principal Leslie Boritz said the event is a sincere celebration of the survivors, caregivers, and memories of those who lost their battles. “What makes Commack’s Relay for Life event so special is the tremendous commitment and participation from our students,” Boritz said. “This year we continue in our tradition of bringing the community together to help celebrate the ACS’s cause to celebrate more birthdays.”
As families under the Survivor’s Tent enjoy a catered meal, a young boy from team ‘Stronger Than Cancer’ dances to music from the DJ behind him.
On the field, a seating area was made available to the survivors and caregivers present at the relay. Carnival games and activities could be found on the opposite side of the track, as well as emergency personnel from Commack’s Volunteer Ambulance Corporation. Kids used the open space to chat, play sports, and take in the dramatic sunset
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THURSDAY Safe Boating Week Continues
Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs’ fifth annual Safe Boating Week continues through Friday, May 26. For more information, including a dayby-day breakdown of the week’s events, visit Huntingtonsafeboatingweek.com.
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Northport Arts Coalition presents a series of poetry readings on the fourth Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at Caffe Portofino (249 Main St., Northport). Each month there is a featured poet followed by an open reading. Bring your own poems and participate.
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Yoga With A View
Huntington yoga and fitness studio Sound Body & Mind will be offering outdoor yoga classes each Saturday, 8:30 a.m. starting in June. The studio is located at 125 West Shore Road, and overlooks Huntington Harbor. For more info, visit Soundbm.com or call 631-6835857.
‘Nutcracker’ Auditions
Come out to the Northport Village Park Patio to enjoy live music and singing. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets for an enjoyable waterside night. The event is part of Northport Arts Coalition’s ‘Outdoor Summer Events 2017’ series and will take place at 7 p.m. every Friday from May 26-Sept. 1.
Auditions for children’s roles in New York Dance Theatre’s 2017 production of “The Nutcracker” (four performances presented at Hofstra University) will be held on Sunday, June 4, 1 p.m. at the Frank Ohman School of Ballet (60 Calvert Avenue, Commack). Children ages 6 through 15 may attend ($20.00 audition fee). There will be a second audition for advanced dancers on pointe on Sunday, June 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the same location. Proper ballet attire is required for all ages. Call ahead (631-462-6266), or visit Ohmanballet.org, for more info.
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Happenings On Main Street
The Patriot Guard Riders
Long Island photographer Rick Wenner’s portraits of The Patriot Guard Riders will be on display at Ripe Art Gallery (1028 Park Ave., Huntington) starting with an opening reception, 6-9 p.m., May 27. The exhibit will be on view through June 7, and an artist talk is scheduled for June 7, 7-9 p.m.
SUNDAY 25th Annual Carnival
The Huntington YMCA will have its 25th annual carnival from May 25-May 29. Vendors, games, rides, music, and entertainment will be available in the fields surrounding the YMCA building (60 Main St., Huntington). Several promotions will take place throughout the four-day event. Visit Ymcali.org/carnival for more information, prices and carnival hours.
Town’s Memorial Day Ceremony
The town is hosting a wreath ceremony this Memorial Day Weekend at its World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam and Women’s Veteran monuments to honor troops in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The Half Hollow Hills High School East Blue Notes will perform. Refreshments will follow the ceremony, which will be held at Huntington Veterans Plaza (100 Main St., Huntington) on May 28, 9 a.m. For more info, visit Huntingtonny.gov.
M ONDAY Centerport Memorial Day Parade
On May 29, 10:30 a.m., Centerport Fire Department will host its annual Memorial Day Parade. Proceeding across Mill Dam Bridge and along Prospect Road to Little Neck Road, the parade will end at Park Circle for memorial services at the monuments. The community is then invited back to the firehouse for refreshments. For more info, contact parade@center-
Ellis Paul In Centerport Ellis Paul will perform on Saturday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Huntington (30 Washington Drive, Centerport). Playing his first concerts during the 1990’s Boston music scene, Paul is celebrating 25 years on the road, and a whopping 5,000 shows at some of the biggest venues in the U.S. This event is part of the First Saturdays concert series hosted by the Folk Music Society of Huntington. Tickets ($20 for members; $25 for non-members) are available at Fmsh.org. portfd.org or call 631-944-1322.
East Northport Memorial Day Parade
A Memorial Day parade and service will take place at 12:15 p.m. on May 29, starting at the IGA Supermarket parking lot (301 Clay Pitts Road, East Northport). The parade will proceed north along Larkfield Road to the John Walsh memorial park, across from the East Northport Library, where services will take place. In case of rain, the ceremony will occur at 12:45 p.m., however the parade will be cancelled. For more info, visit Eastnorthportfd.org.
Greenlawn Memorial Day Parade
The Greenlawn Fire Department will have its annual Memorial Day parade starting at 9 a.m., Monday. The parade will begin at East Maple Road and continue south on Broadway towards Memorial Park and ending near the Pulaski Road and Broadway intersection.
Elwood, Commack Memorial Day Fun
The Elwood and Commack Memorial Day parade will take place at 10 a.m., May 29. The parade will commence eastward on Jericho Turnpike and turn on the junction with Veterans Highway, ending at Cannon Park in the Hoyt Farm facility (200 New Highway, Commack).
Northport Memorial Day Parade
The Northport American Legion Post 694 will hold its Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m., Monday. The parade will start in Northport Village, commence toward the
Library-hosted events and programs are reserved for cardholders of their respective library unless otherwise noted.
Cold Spring Harbor Library
north end of Laurel Avenue, and continue down Main Street to Northport Harbor and Village Park.
95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org. • An advanced bridge defense class will be held through June 20, 1-3:30 p.m. Students should have knowledge in bridge and “Bidding in the 21st Century” to participate. Register at the library with a $100 check as soon as possible.
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Commack Public Library
Free Shavuos Events
The Chai Center (501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills) is hosting three nights of Shavuos events, starting Tuesday, May 30, 7 p.m. with dinner and a workshop. For the full three-day event schedule, visit Thechaicenter.com, or call 631-3518672.
Swing Dancing At The Lodge
Beginners and experts alike are invited to an East Coast swing dance lesson starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Huntington Moose Lodge (631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn). DJ Frankie will play classic and modern swing tunes and ballroom ballads. The lessons will be given by Swing Dance Long Island, a volunteerbased organization of swing dance enthusiasts. No partner is needed. Admission is $6 for ID-bearing students and $5 for SDLI members, and $8 for nonmembers.
WEDNESDAY Pet Diet Discussion
On Wednesday, May 31, 6:30-8 p.m., Christine Filardi will be Northport Public Library (185 Larkfield Road, East Northport) to discuss proper dieting and nutrition for pets. No registration required. Call 631-261-2313, or visit Nenpl.org,
Please note that the 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack location is currently under construction. The temporary location address is 6243 Jericho Turnpike, Commack. Event locations may be affected. Call 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. • Join Ms. Anissa on June 8, June 15, and June 22, 11-11:30 a.m. as she share her favorite picture books and songs. Child must be able to attend on their own. Registration opens Thursday, May 25 and can be must be completed in-person.
Deer Park Library
44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org. • The library will be closed on Sunday, May 28, and Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. • Sen. Phil Boyle will be in attendance on Thursday, May 25 from 5-7 p.m. He will be answering community questions and addressing concerns brought forward at the event. No sign-up required.
Elwood Public Library
3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. • Join the Elwood Library Walking Club every Friday, 9-10 a.m., to exercise and (Continued on page 16)
(Continued from page 15) have fun at Elwood Park (318 Cuba Hill Road, Elwood). Bring your walking shoes, pedometers, and plenty of water for this weekly meeting. Registration can be completed on the library calendar page.
Half Hollow Hills Community Library
Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • The Melville branch will be showing “Lion,” a 2016 biographical film directed by Garth Davis and written by Luke Davies. Hosted in the Meeting Room, 2-4 p.m., Friday, May 26. The movie is rated PG-13 and is 118 minutes in length.
Harborfields Public Library
31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • The Centerport Garden Club will have an exhibition of horticulture, floral design, and garden-inspired fine art on June 8, 12-8 p.m. and June 9, 10 a.m.4 p.m. The exhibition is free to the public. Donations are welcome.
Huntington Public Library
Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. • The Teen Book Club will hold their monthly meeting on May 31, 7-8 p.m. in the station branch Youth Program Room. Bring your favorite novel or borrow one from the Youth Services Desk.
Northport-East Northport Public Library
Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Learn how easy it is to create affordable, diet-friendly meals for pets of all sizes and breeds on Wednesday, May 31, 6:30-8 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the East Northport branch. Christine Filardi, canine and feline nutritionist and author, will facilitate this adult-oriented discussion. No registration required.
South Huntington Public Library
145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. • Join Chef Rob Scott for a cooking class based on summertime treats on Wednesday, May 31. Starting at 7 p.m., Chef Scott will make three summer-inspired dishes; a peach and prosciutto flatbread, a crispy noodle salad, and fusilli with spinach and asiago cheese. A $10 registration fee will be charged per person, and can be paid at the library. Seats are limited.
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Cinema Arts Centre
423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • Cinema Arts Centre proudly presents the return of its popular screenwriting seminar. Whether you want to be a screenwriter or are just looking for a better understanding of how movies work, Stephen Martin Siegel’s acclaimed workshop on cinematic story structure is wonderfully illuminating. The eight-Saturday course is $195 and takes place
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Visions of Vietnam: 50 Years Later A photography exhibit by Joan Weiss, entitled “Visions of Vietnam: 50 Years Later,” is on display at the Art League of Long Island (107 E Deer Park Road, Dix Hills) through June 4. The exhibit captures life in Vietnam as it is today, 50 years after the height of the war. In early 2016, Weiss went on a three-week guided tour of the country, photographing sites that were synonymous with the themes of death, destruction, and ignorance of the imminent danger the war brought with it. through June 10, 10 a.m.-12 noon.
John W. Engeman Theater at Northport 350 Main St., Northport. engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • Oklahoma! runs through Sunday, June 25. Oklahoma! tells the tale of the highspirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys in the Indian territory of Oklahoma at the turn of the twentieth century, as well as the love story between Curly and Laurey. Tickets start at $71.
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. 631-4625400. ArtLeagueLI.net. • Register online for summer pre-college programs (ages 14-18) and summer art adventures for children. • “Visions of Vietnam: 50 Years Later,” a photography exhibit by Joan Weiss, is on display through June 4. The exhibit captures life in Vietnam as it is today, 50 years after the height of the war.
B. J. Spoke Gallery
299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 631-549-5106. Bjspokegallery.org • Two solo shows, Kevin Larkin’s “Palimpsest” and Lorraine Carol’s “Danni Strutturali,” remain at the gallery through May 28.
Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum
84A Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-0400. cshfirehousemuseum.org. Open Sat. and Sun., noon to 5 p.m., April through Dec., or for tours, group visits by special appointment at any time. • Learn about the history of Cold Spring Harbor Volunteer Fire Department through exhibits housed in this circa 1896 firehouse building.
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery
1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. Cshfishhatchery.org • Celebrate Father’s Day on June 18 with the hatchery with free admission for all dads when accompanied by their children.
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org. Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday). Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors. • Exhibits: If I Were a Whaler explores a whaler’s life for family audiences. Thar She Blows: Whaling History on Long Island explores one of the region’s most important industries.
Foto Foto Gallery
14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. fotofotogallery.org. Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 12 noon -5 p.m.. • “down under”, a collection of photographs by Susan Dooley, will be on display until May 27. Dooley takes the viewer on a visual and spiritual joy ride throughout her travels to New Zealand and Australia.
Green River Gallery
117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 631-692-8188. • Ongoing exhibit of Eric Sloane oil paintings. Some new works from one of the premier Gold coast artists from the mid-20th century.
Haven Gallery
155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. havenartgallery.com • “Sunder & Swell,” a solo exhibition of new original works by Seattle based artist Syd Bee, is on display through June 18.
Heckscher Museum of Art
2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $4-$6/seniors, and $4-$6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631-351-3250. • Thaddeus Holownia’s Walden Revisited pays homage to the 19th century American writer Henry David Thoreau, whose experiment in simple living unfolded over two years at Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts beginning in 1845. The work will be on display until June 30.
Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center
Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Monday-Friday. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040, ext. 100. hmtcli.org • The permanent exhibit explains the 1930s increase of intolerance, the reduction of human rights and the lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others.
Huntington Art Center
11 Wall St., Huntington. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 631-423-6010. • Specializing in custom picture framing, delivery and installation, custom mirrors, blown glass, fine art, photography and more. • Photographer Jeff Urquhart and painter Ward Hooper showcase their work in the “Artist Invitational” exhibition, currently on view at the art center. The exhibition will run until June 30 along with jewelry, pottery, and other local photography from the permanent collection.
Huntington Arts Council
Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-2718423. huntingtonarts.org. • The Main Street Gallery will have the reception for its “Members Showtime” exhibition on May 26, 6-8 p.m. members of the Huntington Arts Council were invited to submit a piece of their artwork to be in this annual showcase of paintings, drawings, photography, and sculpture.
Huntington Historical Society
Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • The Historic Walking Tour and Pub Crawl through Huntington village is Thursday, May 25. Tour leaves from the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 for non-members, $15 for members. Call 631-427-7045 for reservations. • The Huntington Historical Society will be having its annual Spring Festival of Gardens on June 4, 12 noon-4 p.m. As summer approaches, the society has a gathering of people who love the art of gardening and the outdoors.
Northport Arts Coalition
A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. northportarts.org • Ann Fox’s collage artwork is on display at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty (77 Main St., Northport) through May 27.
Northport Historical Society Museum
215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. northporthistorical.org. • For an afternoon of historical fun, take a self-guided walking tour of the North(Continued on page 17)
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(Continued from page 16) port’s historic Main Street, TuesdaysSundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.
Five Towns College Performing Arts Center
Ripe Art Gallery
Folk Music Society of Huntington
1028 Park Ave., Huntington. TuesdayThursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805. • Long Island photographer Rick Wenner’s portraits of The Patriot Guard Riders will be on display at the gallery, beginning with an opening reception, May 27, 6-9 p.m. The exhibit will be on view through June 7, and an artist talk is scheduled for June 7, 7-9 p.m.
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. vanderbiltmuseum.org. • Afternoon mansion tours begin in the courtyard of the historic house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a $5 fee, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times.
Walt Whitman Birthplace
246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free.
305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.
Two Sounds Collide Come to The Paramount (370 New York Ave., Huntington) for an evening with Little Feat and The Midnight Rambling Horns on May 27. Formed in 1969, Little Feat’s raw-yet-polished blend California rock and Dixie-influenced funk-boogie became their signature sound. The Midnight Rambling Horns will provide their instinctive Jamaican flare to the horn sections of Little Feat’s performance. The show starts at 8 p.m. and there will be an after party in the Founder’s Room. Tickets $29.50-$79.50 are available at Paramountny.com. 631-427-5240. waltwhitman.org. • Schedule at a group high tea and transport yourself back in time in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25 per person. 631-427-5240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.
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StarLight Coffeehouse
Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main Street, Northport. 631-6633038. Shows at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at
7 p.m.). Tickets vary per artist and are available at Northportarts.org. • The StarLight Coffeehouse will be at the Happenings on Main Street event on May 26, sponsored by the Northport Arts Coalition. They will be hosting Miles to Dayton, a band mixing the distinct styles of folk, country, and classical into something truly unique and mesmerizing. The band will play at the foot of Main Street on the patio by the parking lot. The concert is free, however seating must be supplied by those attending.
First Saturdays concerts are held at Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Dr., Centerport. Other venues as noted. Tickets and info at fmsh.org. • Ellis Paul will perform on Saturday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. Playing his first concerts during the 1990’s Boston music scene, Paul celebrates 25 years on the road and a whopping five thousand shows at some of the biggest venues in the United States. He is known for his wellpenned songs and brilliant stage performances.
The Paramount
370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • An evening with Little Feat and The Midnight Rambling Horns is May 27. Show starts at 8 p.m. and there will be an after party in the Founder’s Room. Tickets are $29.50-$79.50.
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sports Fight For Charity Announces Boxers By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com
The boxers who will don their gloves to fight for the less fortunate as part of the annual Long Island Fight For Charity were announced last week, and they include some familiar faces from around town. Among the fighters is Imperial Meat Company bartender John Kraft. Now living in Centerport, Kraft said he’ll soon be moving to the village. “I never had the opportunity to use my powers for good, so to speak,” Kraft said. “I have a big passion for it. I love competition.” Kraft, 28, has been training in a variety of martial arts styles for much of his life, including Shaolin kung fu, Lama Pai Bak Hok, Choy Li Fut, Kenpo, Karate and Kendo. With the technical skills under his belt, as well as a degree in theater, his fight, like the others’ is sure to be a hit at the main event on Nov. 20. FFC is run by Long Island Community Chest, a nonprofit which helps provide financial support for less fortunate
individuals who have “exhausted all traditional means of help.” Community Chest was founded by Jamie Austin and Matt Silver in 2000, and so far it has distributed more than $1 million to various charities across Long Island, including Genesis School, Family Residence and Essential Enterprises. “We have a very enthusiastic group of boxers this year.You can expect great things from them,” Austin, chairman of the charity, and Long Islander News chief operating officer, said. Also on the fight night card will be Paolo Salomon, of Huntington. As a fitness manager and boxing coach at NewYork Sports Club, both independently and privately, he’s fought many times before but this is his first time at the FFC event. “It’s a way of using the skills you know to fight for a good cause,” Salomon, 39, said. Also, Gregg Aramanda, is “ready to rock ‘n’ roll,” returning for a bout with the charity in 2009. He’s the sales director at GE Aviation at MacArthur Airport. Armed with a new knee and fitter than ever, the 61-year-old Hunting-
ton resident is ready to fight. “I enjoyed the camaraderie, and the event last time and the need to raise money for these various charities is more acute now than it’s ever been,” Aramanda said. “Whatever I can do to help out, I figured I’d give it a whirl.” Brian Weiner, 40, initially dove into boxing to lose weight and always loved the sport. Weiner, a program manager at Huntington-based Telephonics, then started working with a trainer and earned his own personal training certification. “It’s a great opportunity for everyone to display the skills they’ve learned and at the same time, raise a lot of money for charity,” Weiner said. Eliud Custodio II, of Huntington, said he was inspired by a friend who fought in the event two years ago. Custodio, 40, is a design and technology director for a magazine publishing company in Islandia. With “the combination of fundraising for the community, fitness and the actual challenge of getting in a ring, which is new to me, I figured I have to give this a try,” he said. Lance Simon, a Commack-based di-
John Kraft, Imperial Meat Company bartender, is well-versed in a variety of martial arts and will fight to raise money for charities with the Fight For Charity. vorce attorney, said he doesn’t know much about boxing, but wants “to pay it forward, to do something great for the community.” Simon, 42, grew up in Northport and now lives in Brightwaters. He added, “Often times we all think in our heads what we can do to better things, and I felt like this was an opportunity to actually do something.” Joanne Hutchins, head trainer of Fight For Charity and a Long Islander News account executive, is excited to see what this year’s fighters will bring. She added, “It’s a great way for our local businessmen and women to give back to the community while testing their own strengths and conquering their weaknesses.”
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