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‘Jump Around’ With House Of Pain At The Paramount 5

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The Foodies See What’s On The Menu For Restaurant Week 10

Business Self-Made, Single Mom Expanding Her Law Firm 14 St. Patty’s Day parade marches on despite freezing temps 8-9

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

Come On Spring...

He Will Not Stand For This

Snow day?...The first day of spring is March It’s almost here!… That’s right, folks. Dine 20 and as much as I’m excited, I’m a little frusHuntington’s annual Spring trated, too. Instead of whipping out my garden Restaurant Week begins this gloves and gardening fertilizer Sunday and runs through earlier this week, I found mynext Sunday, March 25 (only IN THE KNOW self coating my walkway and til 7 p.m. on Saturday)! I WITH AUNT ROSIE driveway with a layer of salt to can’t wait. I always love the prepare for another snow storm — six days benew dining opportunities that fore the first day of spring. As much as I enjoy restaurant can bring. It’s espethe beautiful scenery a snow storm can bring, cially exciting since there are so many restaucoating the grass and trees with a layer of rants here in Huntington — the dining capital white, I’m ready for sunny skies, robust trees of Long Island — that I simply have not made and colorful gardens. When the warm weather it out to yet. With restaurant week, my eyes are finally hits, I will not hesitate to tend to my opened to new, exciting dishes that I may not garden, water my grass and of course spray the have tried before. Have you started making perimeter of the home to keep those pesky inyour itinerary? If not, flip inside this issue for sects out. Hopefully that will be soon and we the list of participating restaurants, and a little won’t be expecting any other surprising snow taste of what they have to offer. But be sure to storms entering the spring season. also keep up with Dinehuntington.com, and the Dine Huntington Facebook page, for the Speaking of cold… How about that weath- full menus, and any last-minute additions to the list of participants. er on Sunday during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Huntington? It was so cold I was worried I was going to freeze! Still, despite the bitter cold, there was plenty of fun to be had. The (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have parade went off without a hitch, and plenty of comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in people flooded the streets to join in on the fesyour neck of the woods, write to me today and let tivities. I personally had a blast and want to me know the latest. To contact me, drop a line to thank the Huntington Ancient Order of HiberAunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall Street, nians, and this year’s grand marshal, HuntingHuntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at ton Councilman Eugene Cook, for putting it all aunt.rosieli@gmail.com) together.

Photo Of The Week Congrats, Scouts!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK Daniel O’Connor (aka Danny Boy)

“We loved it. I knew it was a special song, but if you told me that 25 years down the line that I’d be talking to somebody about it, I wouldn’t believe you.” Jump Around With House Of Pain, PAGE 5

Cub Scout Pack 66 celebrates its annual Bridge Crossing Ceremony with state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, a former Pack 66 Cub Scout. The ceremony recognizes a Cub Scout’s advancement and initiation into the Boy Scouts of America.

Police said a 27-year-old man went into the U.S.A. gas station at 1290 New York Ave. in Huntington Station at around 12:25 a.m. on March 8 to purchase alcohol, but he then lay down on the ground and refused to leave. When police tried to arrest him, he refused to place his hands behind his back and flailed his arms, police said. He also allegedly moved toward police in a menacing fashion with his fists clenched. He was charged with menacing, resisting arrest and third-degree criminal trespass.

Woman Uses Kids To Steal Police said a 32-year-old Riverhead woman was arrested in Huntington for allegedly using 5- to 10-year-old children in her care to help her steal an item from a store on Palm Path in Setauket on March 7. The woman made one child sit on an Arlo security camera to conceal it, while the other child pushed it out of the store, according to police. The woman was arrested at the Second Precinct at around 5:40 p.m. on March 7. It was unclear whether or not the woman turned herself in. She was charged with two counts of grand larceny, petit larceny and endangering the welfare of a child.

Smoking While Possessing Drugs A 33-year-old East Northport man was arrested during a traffic stop at the corner of 5th Avenue and 3rd Street in East Northport for allegedly smoking marijuana and possessing multiple drugs at around 12:20 p.m. on March 4. Police said he had Xanex without a prescription, heroin and a hypodermic needle. He was charged with three counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana and criminally possessing a hypodermic instrument.

Employee Steals Gift Cards A 24-year-old Wyandanch man was arrested at around 6:39 p.m. on March 7 for allegedly stealing over $1,000 worth of giftcards from the store he works at, Lord & Taylor at the Walt Whitman Shops, between Nov. 23, 2016-March 2, 2017. He was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny.

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‘Jump Around’ With House Of Pain

House of Pain’s Daniel O’Connor (aka Danny Boy) and front-man Erik Schrody (aka Everlast) are set to “Jump Around” at The Paramount this St Patrick’s Day weekend.

SPOTLIGHT By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

If someone would have told House of Pain’s Daniel O’Connor, aka Danny Boy, that 25 years later, hit song “Jump Around” would still be played on the radio and requested at every party, he wouldn’t believe it. “It’s just incredible. You could never predict that kind of thing, and it grew its own legs and took on a life of its own,” O’Connor said. “It’s pretty impressive. In hip-hop there are very few songs like that, and that’s definitely at the top of the list of ‘get-the-party-started’ songs.” Now, the American-Irish hip hop group consisting of O’Connor and front-man Erik Schrody, aka Everlast; and Leor DiMant, aka DJ Lethal; is set to party on The Paramount’s stage this Saturday with special guest Slaine. O’Connor said the show is going to consist of a lot of classic songs, including “Jump Around,” but also “DannyBoy” and “Put Your Head Out.” “It’s also mixed in with some other Everlast solo stuff, some side projects that we worked on, as well so some songs that you probably haven’t heard before,” he added. House of Pain formed in Los Angeles in the early ’90s when Schrody teamed up with high school

friends O’Connor and DiMant. They signed with Tommy Boy Records and their 1992 debut album “House of Pain” went multi-platinum thanks, in part, to “Jump Around,” which was produced by Lawrence Muggerud, who is known as DJ Muggs. “Everlast brought it over to my house and we all listened and our jaws dropped,” O’Connor said. “We loved it. I knew it was a special song, but if you told me that 25 years down the line that I’d be talking to somebody about it, I wouldn’t believe you.” O’Connor said it’s a miracle the group lasted this long, going from on to off, to on again over the years. “We started out as just young kids who were fans of hip-hop and rhymers and graffiti artists,” he said. “In the ’90s, it was the golden era of hip-hop. And to be white New Yorkers living in California and doing Irish hip-hop was pretty unique and it’s what set us apart.” Now 48 years old, O’Connor said when he performs it brings him back to when he was that 21-year-old jumping around on stage. “To be able to get on stage and still perform and still have the crowd go crazy like they did in ‘92 to a song that’s 25 years old, to feel that energy exchange is still pretty important and still pretty exciting,” he added. The show starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday (doors at 7 p.m.). Tickets are $25-$65 and can be purchased from the box office or at Paramountny.com.

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Various students across the Town of Huntington recently earned coveted spots as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition. Senior Mia Santomauro, of Huntington, was among six Harborfields High School students who successfully advanced from the pool of semifinalists to become one of 15,000 finalists across the country. Santomauro has her sights set on the computer science field, and may get into software design. She recalled how she studied the Java programming language before her freshman year and enjoyed learning how to code. In her essay for the competition, she told about how her experience taking pre-college courses at Columbia University in July 2016, which propelled her back into the field as she learned about the C pro-

gramming language. “I’m definitely thankful for all my teachers at Harborfields, especially my math teacher Katherine Purcell, I think I’ve had a pretty solid foundation in math,” said Santomauro, 17, who is headed for Brown University this fall. When she’s not hitting the books Santomauro enjoys singing and acting in local theater productions. She’s held the role of Ryan Evans in “High School Musical.” Coming up, she will play Benny Southstreet in “Guys and Dolls” and will be singing “We Beseech Thee” in “Godspell.” Other Harborfields finalists include seniors Greta Browne, Jacob Chalif, Ishaan Lohia, Casandra Moisanu and 2015 early graduate Connor Stewart. All six of the Harborfields students, and all of the other finalists, including those from the Town of Huntington, are now one step closer to winning one of the 7,500, $2,500

Harborfields High School seniors and National Merit Scholarship finalists Greta Browne, Jacob Chalif, Ishaan Lohia, Casandra Moisanu and Mia Santomauro are pictured with Principal Timothy Russo. Not pictured is early graduate Connor Stewart. scholarships available through the competition, which is hosted by Illinois-based nonprofit National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Students enter the program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Qualifying Test. Then, each student is evaluated based on their abilities, skills and accomplishments to potentially snag the scholarship. Justin Knowles, of Huntington Bay, a senior at Chaminade High School in Mineola, also earned himself a finalist spot. In his essay, Knowles, 17, wrote about a particular instance as a sophomore when he forgot to answer a section in the school’s important trimester exams. “I talked about how I had enough courage to email the teacher, and it ended up working out for me because the teacher didn’t take off too many

points for it,” he said. “It’s important to stick up for yourself because if I hadn’t done that I definitely would not have gotten the same grade that I did.” Knowles said he’s shooting to enter a field related to engineering or physics, and isn’t sure yet what college he’ll be attending. “I’ve always been into science and math. As a kid, I had a lot of these brain teaser and riddle books,” he said. “When you see a problem, you can use the math and actually figure out how to solve it because it’s more objective, as opposed to something like history of English because it’s very subjective.” Outside of the academic realm, he plays on the varsity tennis team, serves as president of the math club and is also president of the Science Olympiad team.

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Town Yields Several National Merit Finalists

Pictured above are National Merit Scholarship competition finalists, and Chaminade High School students, Michael Calloran; Justin Knowles, of Huntington Bay; John Luke Hoonhaut; and Joseph Jackson appear from left to right.

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The stage of the William J. Brosnan School in the NorthportEast Northport School District became a hair salon Friday evening as students, faculty and others took a seat in one of seven chairs and had their head shaved in support of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The district has participated in the annual shave since 2002 in an effort to raise funds for the foundation, which funds scientific research and clinical trials to find cures for pediatric cancers. The idea behind St. Baldrick’s originated in Northport. Justin Caulfield, a fourth grader of the Ocean Avenue, couldn’t help but make some expressive faces as his red hair drifted to the stage floor during his shave. The experience, he said, felt a bit “weird,” especially in the back of his head, but it was worth it.

Part of the Ocean Avenue Shavesters, 10-year-old Caulfield, of Northport, said this was his third time participating in the event. He added that, along with joining his friends, he wanted to take part because the event “raises awareness for cancer and helps get money for cancer to treat cancer.” This year, the Ocean Avenue Shavesters — one of several teams to participate in the event — raised awareness for Devin Suau, a 6-yearold Boston boy who is battling cancer. Suau’s story spread across the nation through the “#WhyNotDevin” campaign. While the Shavesters took the stage to have their heads shaved, they held up a “#WhyNotDevin” sign. With 17 online donations, the Ocean Avenue Shavesters raised $10,030 during the event, as of deadline Monday. Christine Apollo, of East Northport, and one of the organizers of the event, said having this event is

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District Raises $71.9K For St. Baldrick’s

Ocean Avenue Shavesters line up for a group picture after getting their heads shaved for the St. Baldrick’s event, in an effort to raise awareness for children battling cancer. particularly important to her because her daughter, Nicole, has been in remission since 2009. “The biggest reason why we do it is because only 4 percent of the U.S. federal funding for cancer research goes to pediatric cancers or childhood cancers,” she said. “We want

to see more funding go towards pediatric cancer so more kids don’t have to go through what my daughter went through.” The Northport-East Northport School District, as a whole, raised $71,961.82, with 201 online donations, as of deadline.

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y t i n u m m co Parade Marches On By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Despite the freezing temperatures with a ‘high’ of 31 degrees, hundreds came to march, drink and be merry at Huntington’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday. Nag’s Head on New York Avenue in the village was one of many bars as lively as ever, full of a green festive spirit that could only be found during the town’s celebration of the Irish saint. “St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Huntington is always like the first unofficial day of spring,” said Evan Antonucci, of Huntington, who braved the cold in the bar’s back area with some friends. Turning outside, marchers of all kinds, ranging from members of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, which hosts the parade each year, to the town’s proud fire departments and high school marching bands. The parade began at the Huntington Long Island Railroad Station, funnelled down New York Avenue and later turned onto its endpoint on Main Street. Martin Lynch, formerly of Huntington, was in town for the weekend with wife Lea. The couple visited from their Pennsylvania home. Lynch said the last time he attended was about 15 years ago. “The fact that it’s so easy to get a

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spot is nice. We’re enjoying it, we like the costumes, the music,” he said. Bill Callahan, of Huntington, said Elected officials at the parade include, from left, Rep. Thomas Suozzi, Assemblythis was the first time he’s attended man Andrew Raia, Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone, Councilwoman the parade in many years. Tracey Edwards and Suffolk County Legislator William “Doc” Spencer. “It’s just like I remember it, only there were a lot of people 10 years ago,” he said. Local elected officials, including town councilmembers Tracey Edwards and Mark Cuthbertson, attended the parade while their colleague Councilman Eugene Cook served as the parade’s grand marshall. Also in attendance Huntington High School’s marching band proudly were Suffolk Legislator showed off Blue Devil pride as they marched with preciWilliam “Doc” Spencer sion and style in the parade. (D-Centerport), state Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R-East Northport), A member of The Suffolk Executive Steve Ancient Order of Bellone and Rep. Hibernians smiles Thomas Suozzi (D- as he looks on at Huntington). parade goers at This was Suozzi’s first Sunday’s St. official parade as con- Patrick’s Day pagressman; he said it was rade in Huntington. an “awesome time.” “I can’t believe all these people came out in the freezing cold weather,” Suozzi said. “These are real die hards that came out here Huntington Councilman today, and I hope everybody had a Eugene Cook waves as good time.” Happy parade spectators watched the fes-

Members of the Huntington Ancient Order of Hibernians stand in full force with walking sticks in hand as they marched with their fellow members.

he dons his sash as this year’s grand marshal

tivities from TOA Asian Fusion restaurant on New York Avenue in the village.

Also on hand were the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians enthusiastically wearing orange, white and green sashes to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

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The Huntington Manor Fire Department dazzled parade goers with a pristine antique fire engine.

Members of the Nassau County Police Emerald Society Pipe Band visited the parade in numbers to add a backdrop of drums and pipes, adding to the Irish flavor.

proudly er of Hibernianws ith dozens The Ancient Ord ue York Aven k’s Day march down New nday’s St. Patric Su at of members parade.

Children were among the most enthusiastic spectators for Sunday’s parade, decorating themselves with shamrocks and green outfits. Spectators of all ages joined in on Sunday’s fun and even settled in to combat the cold weather with blankets and snacks. WALT’S CORNER

My Irish Rose In the corner of the pub I stand and raise my glass and ask the folks to drink a toast to my Irish Lass the one I left behind - the one with the Irish smile the one I left behind - the one with the Irish eyes so raise your glass and drink a toast to my Irish lass cause hope and dreams of love and life they all go by so fast

It was a sea of green at Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Huntington village, with parade goers merrily greeting marchers.

Even the cars sp parade, with thisorted green for the the Huntington JeJeep representing ep dealership.

she said oh Jimmy please don’t go - you know I love you so I kissed her lips and held her tight she was my Irish rose then packed my bags with hopes and dreams and off to old New York and left her waving on the pier my rose of County Cork I said someday I would return and marry you my lass but days and weeks turned into months as years went by so fast

Walt Whitman

In the corner of the pub I stand and raise my glass and ask the folks to drink a toast to my Irish Lass the one I left behind - the one with the Irish smile the one I left behind - the one with the Irish eyes so raise your glass and drink a toast to my Irish lass cause hope and dreams of love and life they all go by so fast I thought someday I would return with pockets full of gold but time has not been good to me I’m a penny short of poor it took me years to find my way back to County Cork to try and find my Irish lass but she had died the year before and on her stone the words they read - Jimmy boy I loved ya so I placed a flower on her grave - god bless my Irish Rose Vincent J. Kelly

From left, Councilwoman Tracey Edwards stands with Rev. Stephen Donnelly, Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, Hon. William Rebolini and Councilman and Grand Marshal Eugene Cook.

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The third-annual Spring Dine Huntington Restaurant Week starts Sunday, March 19 and runs through Sunday, March 25 (until 7 p.m. only on Saturday). For eight days, dozens of restaurants across the Town of Huntington will offer prix-fixe dining for $27.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. The three-course menus are still coming in, but read on below for a little taste of what several restaurants will be offering. To keep up with the list and menus, be sure to visit DineHuntington.com, and watch for updates on the DineHuntington Facebook page. Patrons can line up their Dine Huntington Restaurant Week itineraries by logging on to the website where menus from participating restaurants are posted. Dine Huntington Restaurant Week is a collaborative venture of Long Islander News and the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce with sponsorship sup-

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2017 Spring Dine Huntington Restaurant Week kicks off this Sunday

Look for the Pollo Limone on the menu at Osteria da Nino. It serves up a chicken cutlet topped with a delicate lemon parsley sauce and savory garlic string beans. port the Huntington Village Business Improvement District, Huntington Station Business Improvement District and The Paramount.

The Sushi Flight, held by Colin McGlone, general manager, will be available as an entrée on Ting’s restaurant week menu.

Participating Restaurants: T8 European Fusion 78 Main St., Northport 631-651-8808

Gino’s Pizza 318 Main St., Huntington 631-427-4466

110 Japan 179 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station 631-673-6666

IMC 279 Main St., Huntington 631-824-6222 On the menu: Filet Mignon

Almarco 13 Wall St., Huntington 631-935-1690

Jewel Restaurant 400 Broad Hollow Road, Melville 631-755-5777 On the menu: Grilled Swordfish

Bistro Cassis 55B Wall St., Huntington 631-421-4122 Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse 65 Wall St., Huntington 631-385-9255 On the menu: Stuffed Pork Loin Café Buenos Aires 23 Wall St., Huntington 631-603-3600

Jonathan’s Ristorante 15 Wall St., Huntington 631-549-0055 On the menu: Homemade Troccoli La Parma II 452 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington 631-367-6360 On the menu: Rigatoni Filetto di Pomodoro

La Piazza 512 Walt Whitman Road, Melville 631-425-0500 On the menu: Pappardelle Bolognese Mac’s Steakhouse 12 Gerard St., Huntington 631-549-5300 On the menu: Braised Short Ribs Milito’s Restaurant 315 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station 631-824-6774 On the menu: Veal Giardiniera Mill Pond House 437 E Main St., Centerport 631-261-7663 On the menu: Fillet of Dole Roberto Osteria da Nino 292 Main St., Huntington

631-425-0820 On the menu: Ora King Salmon Piccola Bussola 970 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington 631-692-6300 Pomodoro 46 Gerard St., Huntington 631-824-6350 Red 417 New York Ave., Huntington 631-673-0304 On the menu: Grass Fed Burger Ting 92 E Main St., Huntington 631-425-7788 On the menu: Huntington Roll Tutto Pazzo 84 New York Ave., Huntington 631-271-22537

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Check out these locations for your next dining experience! 318 Main Street, Huntington (631) 427-4466 (GINO) www.ginospizzeriahuntington.com

The annual Night on the Town event to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will feature the Town of Huntington’s Piccola Bussola and Jewel restaurants this year. JOINING A CAUSE: Piccola Bussola Ristorante and Jewel are participating next month in the annual Night on the Town event to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The event has been hosted by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Long Island Chapter for the past six years. Last year, it raised $137,000. Diners will have the chance to sample food from 25 different New York City and Long Island restaurants, including Piccola Bussola (970 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington) and Jewel (400 Broadhollow Road, Melville), and can enjoy an open bar, live entertainment from a 23-piece orchestra, a DJ, and the chance to win prizes. Tickets for senior citizens are available for $25, while regular price tickets are $125. Senior ticket are available at Piccola Bussola. The event will take place at Jericho Terrace (249 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola) on April 6, 7-11 p.m.

SPECIAL CHEF DINNER: 110 Japan (179 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station) is honoring Japanese holiday Hōnen Matsuri on Thursday, March 16, 6-9 p.m. to celebrate the blessings of a bountiful harvest and prosperity. The restaurant will offer a once-in-alifetime, five course decadent dinner prepared by Chef Chee Meng So using the secret ingredient, rare blue cobia fish. The meal is $45, and there’s an optional sake and wine pairing for $65. Seating is limited, so call 631-673-6666 to make a reservation. Photo/Instagram/Salumeriapomodoro

NEW CHEF, HOURS: Salumeria Pomodoro (46G Gerard St., Huntington) has a new chef, and has expanded its hours so that it’s open on Mondays. The traditional Italian restaurant recently brought on Chef Paul Miranda, who was formerly the chef at True North, a Huntington village pub that closed earlier this year. Another change at the restaurant is that it’s open 12 noon-3 p.m. and then 5-10 p.m. on Mondays, in addition to its regular hours throughout the rest of the week. Pomodoro is owned by Reststar Hospitality Group, which also owns Bistro Cassis and Cafe Buenos Aires in Huntington village. For more information, call 631-8246350, or visit Pomodorolongisland.com.

Chef Chee Meng So at 110 Japan will be cooking up a special five-course meal using the rare blue cobia fish on Thursday, March 16.

460 Gerard Street, Huntington Village (631) 824-6350 pomodoro@longisland.com

12 Gerard Street, Huntington (631) 549-5300 macssteakhouse.com 55 Wall Street, Huntington (631) 421-4122 bistrocassis.com 23 Wall Street A., Huntington (631) 603-3600 cafebuenosaires.net

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business By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

For Melville’s Leslie Tayne, Esq., being a single mother of three while maintaining her own business isn’t easy. It requires a tremendous amount of multitasking, but the result is extremely rewarding, she said — especially now that she’s been approved to franchise her practice, Tayne Law Group, P.C. in both New York and Florida. “It’s almost like a circus act,” Tayne, 45, said with a laugh. “Most people ask me when I sleep and how I do it, but I have a lot of energy so I have a tremendous ability to multitask.” Specializing in financial debt, Tayne first opened Tayne Law Group, P.C. in Commack in January 2002. Ten years ago, she moved the firm to its current location at 150 Broadhollow Road in Melville. The road to her leading own practice was a challenging one as the field is predominantly led by men, she added. “I can definitely tell you it was very male dominating and very intimidating when I first started out, especially in the collection world,” she said. Tayne graduated from Touro Law Center in 1996 and began practicing law the next year. “I remember going to a number of conferences, where the majority of the executives there were men and that was definitely intimidating.” That was something that took a while for her to get comfortable with, she said. But “that comfort level translated into me being taken seriously as a business woman and a successful

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Self-made, Single Mom Expanding Law Practice

Leslie Tayne, second from right, is pictured with her three children, Brandon and Gabby Tayne, 16-year-old twins, and Lindsey Tayne, 19. business woman,” she added. This took some time to build, enduring a number of things that she would consider demeaning towards women, she said. For instance, while she was pregnant with her twins, Tayne said she remembers a feeling of nervousness when she told her male bosses she was expecting. “I remember saying to them I promise I’m going to come back right away,” she said, adding that she was back at work two weeks after Brandon and Gabby Tayne were born. “I started working even before I came back by having people come to my house with” files. Although she admits that a lot has changed in 17 years, at the time Tayne felt uncomfortable due to a “combina-

tion of my commitment to Tayne hopes her success the job and my role as head as a businesswoman will council at the time.” leave a mark on her chilAs she began to grow in dren. She said she tries to her field, Tayne opened her be the best role model for practice while raising her her kids by running her three children – she also own firm; serving on has a 19-year-old daughter, numerous boards in leaderLindsey Tayne. She done ship roles for local associamuch of it as a single tions, such as the Nassau Leslie Tayne mother; she divorced 10 County Bar Association years ago. and Jewish Lawyers Association; and Since the start of her law practice, volunteering in her community — she Tayne said the business has been works with the Smithtown-based growing radically from day one. Guide Dog Foundation, which means “One of the reasons why I left my she’s typically training five to seven old position was it wasn’t client-cen- dogs at her home at a given time. tric, so it wasn’t all about doing Home life can get a bit chaotic, she what’s right and in the best interest of said, but the results are rewarding. the client,” she said. That was one of For women in similar situations to the missions she sent out to accom- her own, Tayne had a piece of advice plish with her own practice. to share. Whether they’re single or Now, Tayne is franchising her married, raising children and trying practice; she got approval in January to launch their career, Tayne said just to franchise in both New York and do it and don’t harp on the negative Florida. and difficulties. “We’re trying to reach other areas “It is difficult. There’s no doubt and we’re trying to get into other cul- about it, but if I stop to talk about tures and other groups,” she said. how difficult things can be at times “Sometimes that’s a little bit diffi- and how frustrating things can be at cult, so we feel that growing it and times then I wouldn’t be where I expanding and giving other attorneys am,” she said. opportunities to be a part of this “Just because you have kids, doesprocess is really not only an opportu- n’t mean that you can’t work and you nity for us, but for them as well.” can’t juggle it. Yes, it’s complicated. She hopes to have four franchises Yes, it’s difficult. Yes, it’s trying at up and running by the end of the. times. But the rewards from your From there, she wants to continue career and from raising a family are growing the practice in 2018. just tremendous.”

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Local Businesses By Carrie Parker info@longislandergroup.com

At Simplay, patrons can hurl dodgeballs at the undead, propel a golf ball down the greenway at Pebble Beach, peg a touchdown, pop a fly ball, or relax and have a drink. But that’s just the beginning of the possibilities. The 15,000-square-foot space in Hauppauge serves as a sports simulator haven, indoor training center, bar hangout, corporate meeting space and private event hall rolled into one, resisting conventional labels. With so much under one roof, coowner Chuck Merritt, of Plainview, said, “A person can come in and practice golf for half an hour, or you can have a 250 person bar mitzvah and rent out the whole place – and everything in between.” Managing partners Merritt and Chris Wyllie, of Center Moriches, describe Simplay as a multi-sport simulator facility with “an indoor country club feel.” Since November 2015, the business’s versatile format has served couples going out on a Saturday night, families looking for weekend fun, and corporate executives hosting company events. While the entertainment venue Dave & Buster’s boasts a comparable restaurant, arcade, and sports bar combination, the ambiance at Simplay is a “step up” from that, Merritt said, and unquestionably sets itself apart with the simulator technology, provided by the Canadian engineering firm Visual Sports.

Long Islander News photos/Carrie Parker

More Than Just Games At Simplay

Chuck Merritt, left, and Chris Wyllie opened Simplay in November 2015. There six open bay simulators that share the main space with a real putting green and also two VIP rooms each with their own private simulator, dry bar, audio system and flat-screen TV. These rooms are ideal, Merritt said, for “taking out clients for the night and want a little bit more of an intimate setting.” Simplay’s aim to appeal to a corporate clientele coincides with its location in the Hauppauge Industrial Park. “We built the place out to have an adult, corporate feel so that it would be an events space for corporations not only in Hauppauge but on Long Island,” Merritt said. “We do welcome families and we do welcome children because of the multi-sport aspect, but the business model is based around corporate executives looking to do something unique with either their staff or their clients.” The idea, however, began with golfers. “A few of my friends, my brother, and Chuck are all very avid golfers,” Wyllie said. “And they were trying to find a place in winter. People were driving ridiculous distances to go try

Simplay features a cocktail lounge and bar called Sips, serving up drinks and tasty bites while streaming sports on flat-screen TVs.

to play golf in the winter time.” Now they can play 87 courses from around the world, including Pebble Beach and Bethpage Black, without leaving Suffolk. While golf simulator technology has been around for several decades, there is nothing antiquated about Simplay. The simulators, each manned by a sleek touch screen monitor, operate in conjunction with cameras and sensors that track movement, speed, angle, spin, and calculate statistics. Projectors beam the graphics onto the 16-foot screens, which can be converted into floor-to-ceiling TVs, like they were on Super Bowl Sunday for the big game. Each monitor is equipped with field-goal football, beat-the-goalie hockey, rugby, home-run derby baseball, quarterback challenge, soccer, and zombie dodgeball. The first bay is also equipped with the newest game they have: “Wild Game Hunt,” which Merritt said is “definitely a cool game for that hunting enthusiast.” “It’s really a home video game console slash Wii on steroids,” Merritt said. Each of the six bays has its own sports equipment and is backed by a counter with bar stools. Rates for the regular simulators (subject to change) are $55 per one-hour session and VIP simulators are $75. Sessions can be booked online. While waiting for their next turn from, players can order food and drinks from Sips, Simplay’s cocktail lounge, which features happy hour, sports on TV round-the-clock, and sometimes live music. Simplay also has two event rooms.

Chuck Merritt sinks a putt on the real putting green available at Simplay. The smaller of the two comfortably seats 50-60 guests and can be rented in conjunction with an adjoining VIP room. The larger room serves up to 200 guests, has its own parking lot and private entrance, as well as TVs for presentations or video reels. Large events also start with a 60-90 minute cocktail hour and a reserved session on the six simulators. Wyllie and Merritt met 15 years ago through their wives who took ballroom dance lessons together. To the business, Wyllie brings an extensive knowledge of technology stemming from his background as a Navy SEAL. He subsequently translated his work with sophisticated electronic equipment during his seven years in the service into his audio/visual company SEAL Solutions. Merritt, as the head of Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp, lends his business expertise and managerial experience. Merritt sees Simplay as an alternative to the old standbys like bowling, movie night, or trampoline places. “Here it’s full family participation,” Merritt said. “Dad and son can play football. Dad and daughter can play soccer. Mom and son can play zombie dodgeball. And if one of the adults chooses not to, you have a little spot here to have a few drinks.”

Simplay 180 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge 631-617-6363 Simplayny.com

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401k Plans: What Can They Do For Me? By Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ® asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com

With the demise of the pension plan (some unions still have them) for most of us, we have to fund our retirement ourselves. One way is to contribute to your company’s 401k plan. One of the reasons a company starts a qualified plan is to retain key employees. Basically, you can participate in your company’s 401k (there are also 403b and 457 plans which are very similar) after a certain time on the job – usually 6-12 months until you are eligible. Why should you participate, and what should you look for? By participating, you contribute toward your future. When you put some of your paycheck into a 401k, this reduces your taxable income and puts money to work growing tax-deferred toward you’re retirement. When reviewing the plan offered to you, look to see if the company offers a matching plan. This is where the company will match to a certain percentage what

you contribute for yourself. One pop- pared to their indexes consider ular plan is for the company to match investing only up to the match peryour contribution up to 4 percent of centage, then look elsewhere for taxpay and then to match 50 percent for deferred vehicles. One way is to look the next 2 percent you contribute. outside the company to a self-directThis is found money, and you only ed IRA or ROTH IRA. Make sure have to be a participant you check with your to get this bonus. Bottom Certified Financial Planner line is if your company or CPA to be sure you are offers a match to your THE EXPERT making the right product contributions you must choice. Your income (AGI) invest at least up to the make be too high for you to match amount. If you participate in a ROTH IRA, don’t, you are literally throwing however, you can invest in an IRA money away. even if your income phases out your Next you should look at the sub- ability to take a tax deduction. You accounts offered in the plan. These can still get tax-deferred growth of are the individual investment choices your investments. offered to you. Some plans have very Another thing to check with you little choice or diversification of HR department is to see if they have investment choices, and some do not a 401k ROTH IRA option in the plan. have sub-accounts which have good The bottom line is for you to put historic rates of return over the years. away 15 percent of your paycheck Also, look to see how expensive the every time you get paid. I ask people fees are. A few years ago, the IRS to put 15 percent away off the top created rules which said the funds and they say, “Oh, I can’t afford that had to be transparent showing the much,” but when I reword the quescosts clearly. In most cases this was tion by asking: Can you live on 85 done, but it is still a good idea to look percent of your income? Most say, carefully. “Yes I think I can do that.” You have If the funds you are offered have to find a way to increase you investless than stellar rates of return coming in your future. No one else cares

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about you like you have to. As always, if you would like a second opinion to get comfortable with you decisions, or would like to get these investing concepts clear in your mind, reach out to the ‘Ask the Expert’ – That’s why we are here. Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP, runs Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc., a fullservice independent financial planning firm, and he is here to answer your questions. In this bi-monthly column, Ten Haagen will answer your financial questions and help you with his expert financial advice. Don’t be shy, our expert is here for you, so feel free to ask away! Email your questions to asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com today, and let our expert help you. *Ten Haagen is an Investment Advisor Representative offering securities and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member of FINRA/SIPC, and a registered investment advisor. He is also an active community member, serving on several nonprofit boards and as executive officer of the Greater Huntington Boating Council. **BACK IN HUNTINGTON: The offices of Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc. have moved back to 191 New York Ave., Huntington. Friends and clients are welcome to stop by, check out the new office and share a cup of coffee with the expert!

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business What Is ‘Observation Status?’ By David R. Okrent, CPA, Esq. info@longislandergroup.com

Some seniors think Medicare made a mistake, while others are just stunned when they get a large bill after a hospital stay. This is because they were considered to David R. Okrent be in observation care, which is considered by Medicare to be an outpatient service and not an admission. Hospitals provide observation care for patients who are not well enough to go home but not sick enough to be admitted. This care requires a doctor’s order and is considered an outpatient service. The hospitalization can include short-term treatment and tests to help doctors decide whether the patient meets the medical criteria for

admission. Generally Medicare have issued the so-called “two-midnight rule:” Patients whose doctors expect them to stay in the hospital through two midnights should be admitted. Because observation care is provided on an outpatient basis, patients usually also have co-payments for doctors’ fees and each hospital service, and they have to pay whatever the hospital charges for any routine drugs the hospital provides that they take at home for chronic conditions such as diabetes or high cholesterol. In addition, observation patients cannot receive Medicare coverage for followup care in a nursing home, even though their doctors recommend it. To be eligible for nursing home coverage, they must have first spent at least three consecutive days (or through three midnights) as an admitted patient, not counting the day of discharge. Beginning no later than March 8,

2017, and as required by the Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility Act hospitals and critical access hospitals are required to give patients both oral and written notice when they are outpatients and not admitted as inpatients. They must use the written notice developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which is called the Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice. This notice requires the signature of the patient or the patient’s representative. There are three categories of representatives: Appointed representatives are designated by beneficiaries to act on their behalf; Authorized representatives, under state or other applicable law to make health care decisions on a beneficiary’s behalf; and a person whom the hospital or CAH has determined could reasonably represent the beneficiary, but who has not been named in any legally binding docu-

ment. The hospital staff person who initiates contact with the family member or close friend must annotate the MOON and record the date, time, and method of contact (in person or by telephone). Even though the MOON must be given in person to the patient, a hospital can, after communicating orally all of the information to the representative, send a copy. The moral of the story is ask your doctor what your status is and advocate for being admitted. 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 631427-4600.

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Ch am be r St af f Ellen O’Brien, Exec. Di rector Courtney Bynoe, Assoc. Exec. Director Laura Menchyk, Assoc. Director, Member Servi ces

Business After Hours Huntington Township members only* and proChamber of Commerce board vides a casual, social envimember and co-chair of the ronment to network and membership committee Joe meet fellow members. Maddalone, owner of Maddalone’s business is JoeMaddalone – Power modeled to address our Strategies, will host Business modern challenges. During After Hours on March 22, 6unstable, transitional and 8 p.m. The networking event difficult times, business owners and professionals will be at Del Frisco’s Grille by the Walt Whitman Shops Joe Maddalone must deal with a variety of new challenges to survive and and will include cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, a raffle and find opportunities for growth. With live entertainment by Leah Laurenti. this understanding, JoeMaddalone – This event is offered to chamber Power Strategies utilizes a hybrid

Chamber Member Spotlight Concierge Lifestyle’s mission is to strive for excellence by providing a reliable and competent concierge service that will allow members to have the spare time they need to enjoy whatever it is that they love and want to do. Sandra Nunes, owner and veteran, understands the importance of integrity, commitment and leadership in providing excellent service to her members. Concierge Lifestyle has a simple objective: helping people commit to doing what they want to, not simply managing what they have to. Our members trust Concierge Lifestyle to provide consistent, quality services so they can reduce their “Must Do” list and find time to do the things that are truly important to them. How it Works: Concierge

Lifestyle is a membershipb a s e d concierge service. For a monthly fee, members can choose from their premiere services and schedule deliveries or expert assistance at times and on days that suit their individual lifestyles. Some of the premiere services include specialty store shopping, pet care, dry cleaning/laundry, housekeeping and party planning. Visit Conciergelifestyle.us or contact Sandra at sandra@conciergelifestyle.us for more info.

Attention Chamber Members approach by being a business consultant (for business stability, strength and growth) and a business coach (for realistic goal setting and accountability). To find out more, visit Jrmsbconsulting.com. *Please note (as of deadline Wednesday): Event is closed and no more registrants will be accepted as maximum occupancy has been reached for the venue. If you would like to host a Business After Hours, or learn more about the Huntington Chamber, call 631-423-6100 or visit Huntingtonchamber.com.

Upcoming Chamber Events March 20, 8:30-10 a.m. – Huntington Community Council presents ‘The Art of Negotiation’ with Barry D. Lites, Esq. (Huntington Opportunity Resource Center, 1264 New York Ave., Huntington Station) April 4, 6-8 p.m. – Business After Hours hosted by George W. Combs, Inc. at 70 Main St., suite 202, Huntington. Refreshments and food will be served. Free for chamber members, $20 for future members April 12, 4-6 p.m. – Shred Day hosted by the Green Committee at the chamber (164 Main St., Huntington). Free for chamber members April 26, 6-8 p.m. – Pathways to Success presented by the Veteran and Education committees at the Cinema Arts Center’s Sky Room Café (423 Park Ave., Huntington). Light refreshments will be served and there will be a free presentation for veterans who want to further their career opportunities

This, and the spaces below, are now open for advertisements by Huntington Chamber members. Call 631-427-7000 to speak with a representative today.

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C O M M U N I T Y

Get Your Folk Music Here

Calendar

Hard Luck Café presents Cosy Sheridan at the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Avenue Huntington) on Thursday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. Sheridan plays a percussive bluesy guitar style, often in open tunings and occasionally with two or more capos on the guitar. Tickets ($10 members, $15 nonmembers) are only available at the Cinema Arts Center on the day of the performance .

FRI DAY

reserved for cardholders of their respective library unless otherwise noted.

Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org. • The Mountain Maidens will perform an Irish music concert on Sunday, March 19, 2-3:30 p.m. This free event is for all ages. Registration required • Ages 5-12 are welcome to come decorate delicious spring, carrot patch cupcakes on Thursday, March 23, 7-8 p.m. Register online.

Commack Public Library

Paint A Beer Stein

Come down to Paint the Town Studio (17 Green St., Huntington) on Friday, March 17, 8-9:30 p.m. and follow the instructor or feel free to paint your own design. Each person gets two pilsner glasses to paint. Cost is $40; register online at Paintthetownstudio.com.

Late Night Jazz

Jazz After Hours is making its return to the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington) on Friday, March 17, 10 p.m. with hosts Pete & L.A. Get the city vibe without the long ride. The program showcases homegrown musicians and celebrates artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Herbie Hancock, and more. Tickets available online at Cinemaartscentre.org for $15 general, $10 members and students.

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Late Night Jazz Jazz After Hours is making its return to the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington) on Friday, March 17, 10 p.m. with hosts Pete & L.A. Get the city vibe without the long ride. The program showcases homegrown musicians and celebrates artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Herbie Hancock, and more. Tickets available online at Cinemaartscentre.org for $15 general, $10 members and students.

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. • Hath Yoga Level 1 and 2 class will lead students according to their level through the basics of standing and seated postures on Wednesday, March 22, 7-8 p.m., at the Gurwin Jewish Nursing Home (68 Hauppauge Road, Commack). Benefits include greater strength, flexibility and peace of mind. Register online.

Deer Park Library

The 4th annual Leprechaun Bar Crawl kicks off in Huntington village at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 18. The first stop is at Christopher’s (8 Wall St.), then moves to Finley’s (43 Green St.) at 3:15 p.m., Huntington Village Tavern (378 New York Ave.) at 4:30 p.m. and Nag’s Head Ale House (396 New York Ave.) at 5:45 p.m. before wrapping at Mary Carroll’s (1 Clinton Ave.) at 7 p.m. Wear green to get in the spirit; a portion of the proceeds have been announced to benefit the nonprofit group Kids Need More. Cost is $25 (there will be discounted drinks at each bar). For more info, visit Longislandsocialevents.com.

7611 for more info.

692-6820 for more information.

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org. • Move to the Latin dance rhythms and get fit at Zumba on Tuesday, March 21, 7-8 p.m. Physical limitations will be addressed. Dress comfortably and bring water. Register online.

Open Studio With A Pro Figure Model

WEDNESDAY

Elwood Public Library

Scouting For Food

Special Show By The Prodigals

SATURDAY Leprechaun Bar Crawl

Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Venture Crews will be collecting food at Elwood-John Glenn High School on Saturday, March 18 to restock local food pantries. The Scouting For Food initiative has been a nationwide Boy Scouts effort for nearly 30 years. Scouts will be collecting food at the 478 Elwood Road high school from 9 a.m.-12 noon.

SUNDAY Classical Crossover Concert

The Counterclockwise Ensemble performs on Sunday, March 19, 6-7 p.m., at the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington.) A guitar, strings and percussion quintet that plays contemporary American chamber music, the ensemble is made up of founding members Rich Stein (guitar), Andrew and Rebecca Perea (violin and cello), Glen Saunders (double bass) and Jim Mansfield (percussion). Visit Cinemaartscentre.org or call 631-423-

Explore the beauty of figure drawing and portraits with a live model on Sunday, March 19, 12 noon-3 p.m., at the Spirit of Huntington Art Center (2 Melville Road N., Huntington Station). Students can explore various mediums like pencil, pastels, and paint to create their own masterpieces. Support staff is on location but this is a class to just create and have fun. Cost is $15; no registration necessary. Call 631-470-9620 for more details.

MONDAY The Engeman Special Events Series continues at the John W. Engeman Theater (350 Main St., Northport) on Monday, March 20 at 8 p.m. with The Prodigals, one of the most successful bands to emerge from the East Coast Irish scene. Tickets available online at Engemantheater.com ($25 for public; members free). Call 631-261-2900 for more info.

TUESDAY The Heart Of A Champion

Attend an author talk given by former St. Anthony’s High School basketball coach Dr. Gus Alfieri on Tuesday, March 21, 78:30 p.m. at the Cold Spring Harbor Library (95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor). Alfieri will discuss his book, “The Heart of a Champion;” his memories of Kenny Atkinson, coach of the Brooklyn Nets; and, of course, March Madness. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Visit Cshlibrary.org or call 631-

Socrates Café

Northport Public Library’s philosophy club is a great opportunity for teens to delve into life’s Big Questions in an enthusiastic atmosphere of free thinking, energetic exchange, and unique perspectives. Food for thought (refreshments) will be served. The next meeting is Wednesday, March 22, 7-8 p.m., at Northport Public Library (151 Laurel Ave., Northport). For grades 6-12. Newcomers are always welcome. Register online at Nenpl.org or call 631261-6930 for more information.

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Pet Food Drive

Suffolk Legislator Lou D’Amaro is again joining Long Island Cares in “going to the dogs” by hosting a pet food drive now through April 14. While 5-pound and 10pound bags of dog and cat food, canned food, kitty litter and new pet toys are most needed, all pet nourishments are welcome including food for hamsters, fish, birds and ferrets. Items may be dropped off at D’Amaro’s district office (130 West Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station) Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. As per health code requirements, all pet food must be unopened and in original packaging. For more information, call 631-854-4433.

LIBRARIES

Library-hosted events and programs are

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. • Teen volunteers will help children grades K-8 complete their homework during Homework Help Night on Wednesday, March 22, 5-7 p.m. Registration required.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • Dix Hills: How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep, a presentation by Dr. Penny Stern, MD, Assistant Professor at Hofstra Northwell Health School of Medicine takes place Thursday, March 16, 2-3:30 p.m. Learn the reasons behind the problems with sleep and get practical strategies to improve both the quality and the quantity of your sleep. • Melville: Led by artist Josephine Earley, create a whimsical terrarium using plants and different rocks on Thursday, March 16, 7-8:30 p.m. Register online, $5 fee.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Calligraffiti for Adults: Learn the art of beautiful handwriting with Helen Murdock-Prep on Thursday, March 16, 7-8 p.m. Special calligraphy markers will be available for use in the workshop. Open to adult Harborfields Library cardholders. Fee of $5 payable (Continued On Page 22)

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Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. • Writer’s Workshop (Main Branch): Published author Terry Tomasino mentors students in grades 6-12 to improve their writing skills using guided imagery and other exercises. Takes place every Tuesday, 3:45-4:45 p.m.

Northport-East Northport Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Poetry Readers (East Northport): Join local resident Bob Little and share the visions of life detailed by some of the most eminent and some of the lesserknown poets in the English language. Be sometimes surprised and always enlightened by what is found. Open to all. Takes place each Thursday, 2:30 p.m., through March 23. • March Craft Madness (Northport): Ages 4 and up (siblings and parents welcome) can enjoy crafts galore in a room full of various art projects to create and take on Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m.-noon. A small group experience will be available. No registration required.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. • Screening of Disney’s Moana on Sunday, March 19, 2-4 p.m. In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain’s daughter’s island, she answers the Ocean’s call to seek out the Demigod to set things right. (PG, 90 min.). No registration required.

THE ATE R/ FILM

Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • Come watch a screening of “Spirited Away” on Thursday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. In the 15 years since its initial release, Hayao Miyazaki’s animated film “Spirited Away,” about a 10-yearold girl who enters a mysterious spirit world to free herself and her parents, has been cemented as a modern classic. Tickets are $7 for members, $12 for public.

John W. Engeman Theater

350 Main St., Northport. engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • Jekyll & Hyde begins Thursday, March 16 and runs through Sunday, April 30. Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi Grammy and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double Oscar and Grammy winning Leslie Bricusse, this gripping musical thriller includes “This is the Moment,” “Someone Like You” and “A New Life.” Tickets start at $71. • Children’s Theater will perform Madagascar - A Musical Adventure

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Leprechaun Bar Crawl The 4th annual Leprechaun Bar Crawl kicks off in Huntington village at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 18. The first stop is at Christopher’s (8 Wall St.), then moves to Finley’s (43 Green St.) at 3:15 p.m., Huntington Village Tavern (378 New York Ave.) at 4:30 p.m. and Nag’s Head Ale House (396 New York Ave.) at 5:45 p.m. before wrapping at Mary Carroll’s (1 Clinton Ave.) at 7 p.m. Wear green to get in the spirit; a portion of the proceeds have been announced to benefit the nonprofit group Kids Need More. Cost is $25 (there will be discounted drinks at each bar). For more info, visit Longislandsocialevents.com. from Saturday, March 25 through Sunday, April 30. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Tickets start at $15.

MUSE UMS/ 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. • Opera Night Long Island comes to the Art League on March 18, 7:30 p.m. Call for reservations. Tickets are $25.

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 • The Expo 36 Winners Exhibition continues through March 26.

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 • Plan ahead for spring break with a number of fun activities during the week of April 10 including Backyards Birds, Nature’s Gardeners, Live Animal Encounter, and more. Visit Cshfishhatchery.org for more details.

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. • Stop in any time between noon and 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 26 for Moana’s Whale of a Luau. Disney’s animated heroine Moana was a Polynesian wayfinder, a master sailor who used the environment around her to sail the seas. Come in out of the cold to the warm beaches of Hawaii and explore the south pacific seas Moana traveled during her journey. Learn about the whales that migrate to Hawaii, see a real sting ray tail, create Te Ka’s lava and other Moana-themed crafts. All ages. $10 per child, $6 admission for adults. Members, $5 child.

Foto Foto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. fotofotogallery.org. Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 11a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 12-5. • Photography by Paul Mele will be on display at the gallery through March 25. “Within The Remains” is a series of photographs giving a glimpse into twenty one years of neglect at the Kings Park Psychiatric Center.

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. • Next show March 19 featuring mostly landscapes by Long Island photographer Adam Cooper. Opening reception with wine and cheese from 1-4 p.m. Free admission.

Haven Gallery

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. havenartgallery.com • Nicolas Bruno’s Between Realms and History of Art both now through Sunday, April 2. Email info@havenartgallery.com for details.

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. • “Mort Kunstler: The New Nation,” featuring historical paintings by this Long Island artist, through April 2. • Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum 2017 is on display from Saturday, March 11 through Sunday, April 9 with a reception on Saturday, March 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m., awards ceremony at 6:00 p.m.

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: MondayFriday. 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: TuesdaySaturday, 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.

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. • “Her Story Through Art” on display through Saturday, March 25. This Invitational Show celebrates Women’s History Month and features the work of Ann Parry, Anahi Decanio, Tara Leale Porter and Irene Vitale. The Invitational Gallery Shows are a Huntington Arts Council opportunity for small groups of artists to participate in a shared exhibit in our Main Street 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. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • The Lunch & Learn Lecture Series continues with Paul J. Mateyunas on Thursday, March 23, 12 noon-3 p.m., for An Afternoon With Gatsby. Travel back in time to the days of Daisy Buchanan and Jay Gatsby, learning about the real families and homes that inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald. Space is limited, so please make a reservation at 631-427-7045 ext. 404. $45 for members, $50 for non-members, and includes a gourmet three-course meal at Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse (65 Wall Street, Huntington). (Continued On Page 23)

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Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. northportarts.org • Joan Aurecchione’s watercolor artwork is on display at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty (77 Main Street, Northport) now through April 15.

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. northporthistorical.org. • Parading Down Main: Take a guided walking tour of Northport’s historic Main Street business district on Sunday, March 19 at 1:30 p.m. Using photos from the collection and a true gift for storytelling, your guide will make the past come alive. Tickets available for purchase the day of the tour in the Museum Shop, $5/person.

Ripe Art Gallery

1028 Park Ave., Huntington. TuesdayThursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805. • Enjoy the artwork of Ellen Hallie Schiff & Chris Ann Ambery on Saturday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. Schiff is an award winning abstract artist in New York who has enjoyed years of professional success.

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

Art And Music Collide Ridotto presents “1914 Reconstruction of an Era” on Sunday, March 19, 4 p.m. at the Huntington Jewish Center (510 Park Ave., Huntington). Works by Nadia Boulanger, Stravinsky, Satie and Debussy will be performed by Ayako Oshima, clarinet, Nurit Pacht, violin, and Evelyn Luest, piano, with puppetry by Artie Poore. Tickets are $30 general, $25 seniors, $20 members, $10 students and can be purchased by calling 631-385-0373 or emailing ridotto@optonline.net. under. Mansion tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. vanderbiltmuseum.org. • The Steel Silk Band performs an array of classic rock, Motwon, R&B, pop and country on Sunday, March 19, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium. Their music will be enhanced by video, photos, and surround sound. Tickets can be bought at Vanderbiltmuseum.org ($15 for adults, $12 for seniors and children age 12 and under).

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. 631-427-5240. waltwhitman.org. • The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association is proud to announce its 31st annual student poetry contest is now open to students in grades 3-12 with twelve entrance categories. Write

a poem using Whitman’s Poem I Dream’d In A Dream. Deadline is March 17. Winners will be notified by mid-May. Awards will be distributed on Sunday, June 4 at the annual Walt Whitman Birthday Celebration from 12 noon-2 p.m. held at the Walt Whitman Birthplace. For requirements and award details, visit 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. • Tracy Grammer with Jim Henry performance coming March 17. Gourmet coffee and light refreshments will be available. For more information, call Isabelle at 631-663-3038.

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Five Towns Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu. • Showings of “In The Heights” begin Thursday, March 30 and continue through the weekend. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors/students.

Folk Music Society of Huntington

First Saturdays concerts are held at Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Dr., Centerport. Other venues as noted. Tickets and info at fmsh.org.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • Sunday, March 19 is Led Zeppelin 2: The Live Experience. Tickets are $15$75.

Ridotto

Concerts at Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. ridotto.org. Reservations recommended: 631-3850373 or ridotto@optonline.net.

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