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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP
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Laugh With Lisa Lampanelli To Benefit Shelter 3
theater What’s It Like To Act At Engeman Theater? 5
the foodies Dig In To Classic Italian Fare At Filetto’s 8
community CTeens Leaders Honored For Service With Awards 10 Harborfields high schooler a soccer, hoops, lax triple-threat 11
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Props To The Dads! Father’s Day…The warm weather came just
stunned that these urban macaques had resuscitated their friend, showing that they’ve in time for Father’s Day, which I’m sure many adopted to life amid power lines and humans are preparing their barbeques and stopping by in the concrete jungle. Above their local grocery store to pick up burger patall, the camaraderie they show ties, hot dogs, steaks and more. Hopefully last was nothing short of adweekend’s weather continues IN THE KNOW mirable. Let’s take a cue from into this weekend so everyone WITH AUNT ROSIE our fellow inhabitants of can enjoy the sun and sit poolearth and show some love for side. When I was a youngin, I remember our neighbors. spending Father’s Day enjoying a hot dog and sip on some ice-cold lemonade. Throughout Happy (belated) Flag Day… Did you know the day, my father and I would throw a football that yesterday was Flag Day? Yep, plenty of around in the backyard. Now, I have a hard folks around town celebrated the red, white time tossing my socks in the hamper but back and blue in typical patriotic fashion. But do in my day I could throw a football that would you know why? Well, if you don’t, let your make Joe Namath jealous. But what I’ve Aunt Rosie fill you in. Flag Day commemorates learned celebrating Father’s Day with my old a day in 1777 when the Second Continental man was that dads don’t need much to enjoy Congress adopted the red, white and blue as its the day. Just some good old barbequing and flag. Two years before that, the U.S. Army, enjoying the sun with their kids. which was then the American continental army, was formed. Official recognition came in A band of monkeys... As one of our re1916 when President Woodrow Wilson deporters spoke with Lisa Lampanelli, she told clared June 14 as Flag Day. By 1949, Congress him about the way that adopting her dog had established National Flag Day, giving the presisoftened her heart, changing her for the better. dent the wherewithal to officially proclaim the It seems that getting to know and understandobservance each year. Oh! And Wednesday also ing our animal friends can profoundly change doubled as National Bourbon Day. So, if you the way we look at the world. Take a 2014 incimissed out, maybe it’s time to hang up a flag dent regarding a band of macaque monkeys in and pour a glass of whiskey to celebrate. India. Overhead at the Kanpur train station, as one of them was crossing over a wire, he was (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you electrocuted and hurtled down toward the have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s haptracks. Another monkey in his troop immedipening in your neck of the woods, write to me ately came to him and to the onlookers’ shock, today and let me know the latest. To contact me, it tossed him about, bit him and even dunked drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Ishim in the water. However, the unconscious lander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or animal soon woke up. The crowd at the train try the e-mail at info@longislandergroup.com) station, as well as primate experts, were
If you’ve ever been to a brewery you know that they’re (most always) pup friendly. This pup was hanging out at the newly-opened Harbor Head Brewing Company this past Saturday, and made it over to Whales Tale to bask in the sun on the dock, and meet a few of the locals at the bar!
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Photo Of The Week A Brew Pup
QUOTE OF THE WEEK Nathaniel Hackmann
“It’s an unfortunately rare thing in this business to be surrounded by such a supportive group of people, and so as far as I’m concerned, whenever it could possibly work out in my schedule, I will be back at the Engeman.” Behind The Scenes With Engeman Actor Nathaniel Hackmann, PAGE 5
Trespassers Caught After Suffolk police issued a crime alert for criminal trespass, a 23-year-old man and a 22year-old woman from East Northport were arrested on June 7 for allegedly trespassing in Northport High School on 154 Laurel Hill Road at around 1:15 a.m. on April 21. They were both charged with third-degree criminal trespass.
Baton Wielder A 39-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested at around 7:30 p.m. on June 4 for allegedly possessing an expanding baton with intent to use it at 1415 New York Ave. He was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Cash Caper A 38-year-old Yaphank woman was arrested on June 2 for allegedly entering a medical office building on May 19 and stealing an envelope containing cash, Suffolk police said. She was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny.
Thieves Target Department Store A 41-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested at around 2 p.m. on June 1 for stealing a tablet and assorted items, as well as attempting to steal two more tablets from Target at 124 East Jericho Turnpike, Suffolk police said. At around 8:45 p.m. on May 13, he stole a tablet as well as assorted food items, according to police, and the next day at around 2:09 p.m. he attempted to rip two tablets from the display counter to steal them. Then, police said, on May 29 at around 8:10 p.m., he stole assorted clothes. He was charged with two counts of petit larceny and third-degree criminal mischief. In another incident at Target, two unknown men attempted to leave the store with merchandise including cell phones, medicine and other items at around 8:56 p.m. on June 6, according to police. One of the men sprayed someone with a substance that caused burning to the victim’s eyes.
Car Break-ins An unknown person or people broke the window of a 2016 BMW and took a tote bag containing a wallet with credit cards at around 10:30 a.m. on June 5 at the Eastern Athletics Club a 854 Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station, according to police. Also an unknown person or people broke the window of a 2013 Chrysler and stole an orange bag at the same time and date.
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comedy Comic ‘Unleashing’ To Benefit Animals SPOTLIGHT By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com
The raucously funny Lisa Lampanelli will stop by The Paramount on June 29 for her “Unleashed” benefit show, which will benefit Port Washingtonbased no-kill organization North Shore Animal League America. After performing for the North Shore Animal League’s annual gala for several years, she eventually decided to give back and adopt her own dog, Parker, about a year ago. “Despite my reputation as the ‘Queen of Mean’ — which is absolutely true — I also do have a little bit of soft side for the little animals, because I’m sitting here right now with my dopey little rescue dog Parker,” Lampanelli said. Surprisingly, adopting her new four-legged com-
panion has helped her heart become more open, she added. “You end up liking every other dog and every other person. It’s really insane,” Lampanelli said. But, Lampanelli will still be slinging her comic insults left and right at her upcoming show, targeting anyone and everyone — whether they’re on four legs or two — especially now that she’s lighter on her feet. “They used to be safe if they didn’t sit in the front when I used to be overweight, but now that I can run around the theater, I don’t think anyone can hide from me. It’s a lot of fun with the cordless mic,” she said. Lampanelli’s scathing humor found its origins in the early parts of her career. After a stint as a journalist, which included interviewing rock ‘n’ roll greats like Rush and Jethro Tull, she decided to follow her passion for stand-up comedy. At one of her shows, she was heckled for being overweight. From then on, she started creating an arsenal of insults, being ready to get them before they got her. “I was just armed and dangerous after that. It’s weird how one thing can shape your whole life,”
The scathingly hilarious insult comic, Lisa Lampanelli, is shown here with her dog Parker, who she adopted about a year ago. Lampanelli said. Over time, she also included making fun of herself as part of her act, spreading the hilarious misanthropy all around. “You can’t do this kind of thing if you don’t include yourself,” Lampanelli said. Though her show may be a bit intense for some, she loves the local crowd, since they can take a punch or two. “New York and Long Island audiences are ridiculously great because they’re hardcore, and they like hardcore humor,” Lampanelli said. “If you guys have dealt with the Islanders for this many years and are still standing, you guys have got balls.” The show begins at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Paramountny.com or at the box office for $39.50-$99.50.
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sports Northport, Team Picard Run The Nautical Mile
Northport’s third annual Nautical Mile race kicked off Saturday morning. The fun, fast, downhill 1.15-mile course through Northport was run by 354 competitors. Among the participating runners and walkers was Team Picard Chiropractic, right, led by Huntington-based chiropractor Dr. Daniel Picard, inset, who earned the Mayor’s Cup award and finished 17th in
the males 50-54 age group with a time of 8:49.86. The overall winner of the race was 21-year-old Northport resident Chris Regan, who clocked in at 5:03.22. Meanwhile, the female race winner was 27-year-old Patchogue resident Kristy Longman, who finished the race in 6:00.42; she also finished 13th overall. In honor of Jim Mahoney proceeds from this
year’s race will support the Northport American Legion and Northport Volunteer Fire Department. For the full race results, and additional pictures, log on to Bit.ly/2sU1Vtv.
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From John W. Engeman Theater’s run of “Jekyll & Hyde” earlier this year, actor Nathaniel Hackmann, who played Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, remembers around 20 instances where Northport local Tom Lucca, who played John Utterson, would cut his preparation process a bit close to showtime. “When the stage manager would say, ‘Five minutes until you have to be on stage,’ we would all look up at Tom, who’d be completely dressed in his outfit, full hair, full makeup, ready to go and have completely forgotten to put his microphone on,” Hackmann said with a laugh. “He would have to get completely undressed to get the microphone on.” The 34-year-old Manhattan resident added that this isn’t a surprising occurrence as, in theater, there are many tiny details that go into crafting a topnotch production. “I’m just so lucky and fortunate to be surrounded by incredibly talented people on all levels that can really do this job and I think Northport is also lucky to have the Engeman Theater there as well,” Hackmann said. Hackmann’s first role at Engeman was that of Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde. Immediately after the show’s run came to an end, Hackmann took his second job, the role of Jud Fry in “Oklahoma,” which is being shown through June 25. He enjoys performing at the theater because of the intimacy the space yields, he said. It’s extraordinary, being able to see faces in the audience
Nathaniel Hackmann
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By Janee Law
Photo by Michael DeCristofaro
Behind The Scenes With Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde Himself
Nathaniel Hackmann, who played Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde in the John W. Engeman Theater’s production of “Jekyll & Hyde,” has returned to the theater because of his enjoyment of the experience, currently playing Jud Fry in “Oklahoma.” and then shaking hands with some audience members after a show, he added. “It’s such a great place to see a show and you can feel that when you’re on stage,” Hackmann said. After actors are cast based on auditions, the rehearsal process soon begins. It usually takes around three weeks, according to Sean Patrick, the theater’s production stage manager. The first two weeks of rehearsals, which consist of six, seven hour days a week, take place at Manhattan’s Nola Rehearsal Studio since usually several cast members live in the city. There, Patrick said, the group focuses on learning the music first and then integrates all scene work and choreography. “The goal usually is to complete the entire show in terms of its staging and learning process within about the
first seven to eight rehearsals, and then start running the piece to really get continuity on it,” Patrick, 35, of Manhattan, said. “It’s definitely a very quick process.” For the third week, the group then shifts to Engeman Theater for technical rehearsals, which includes working with lighting, sound, costumes and the orchestra. This consists of four, 10-hour days a week, Patrick said. When the big day comes, actors are formally called to the theater 30 minutes before curtain time. The first step when arriving is to get their microphones on, slip into costume, strap on a wigs, if necessary, and apply makeup. “If we’re lucky, all the stars align, everything comes together and the show opens without massive train wrecks,” Hackmann said. Aside from Hackmann, Engeman
Theater has had many actors return for roles in different productions, Patrick said, adding, “I think that shows there’s an enjoyment of this venue and of the work that we get to do there.” The love for the venue, in part, prompted Hackmann to return to it for his role in “Oklahoma!” “I can’t say enough about the production staff, the production team, the people who are in the front of house, the ushers, the crew, just top to bottom everybody is in this together and you feel it every time you walk into that building,” Hackmann said. “It’s an unfortunately rare thing in this business to be surrounded by such a supportive group of people, and so as far as I’m concerned, whenever it could possibly work out in my schedule, I will be back at the Engeman.”
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WALT’S CORNER
February’s Demise Wearing only a scarf and hat in the bitter cold, through icy days and frozen nights, he stands defiant to wind and snow with his twig thin arms outstretched. But then, a steady rain falls. He shrinks, leans and topples.
Scout Leaders Honored Walt Whitman
Cookies, carrots and branches lie on the ground. Beheaded and disemboweled, his trunk is now an ice mound. Patches of grass expand in sunshine. Crocuses sprout from winter slumber. The snowman never experiences Spring. Peter V. Dugan Lynbrook Walt’s Corner is edited by George Wallace, former Suffolk County poet laureate, and honors founder Walt Whitman. Submissions of original poetry, short stories, photographs and drawings are welcomed. Send items to Long-Islander Newspapers, 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY, 11743. Submissions cannot be returned. Call 631-427-7000 for more information.
The Matinecock District of the Suffolk County Council of Boy Scouts of America honored its leaders during its annual fellowship dinner and presentation of the Spark Plug and District Award of Merit. The Matinecock Scouting District serves 2,027 youth members in the Town of Huntington and in Com-
mack, Kings Park, and Hauppauge. Pictured above are recipients of the Spark Plug Awards, which are presented to members of the Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Venture Crews who “are the spark plug of the engine, to get things started and going and are an inspiration to the youths and adults that they work with and encourage.”
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school Forty Northport High School seniors were recently commended during the school’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Program’s Recognition Ceremony. Northport-East Northport Superintendent of Schools Robert Banzer, administrators, board members, faculty and family members attended the May 25 ceremony, where IB Diploma Program Coordinator Wayne Jensen welcomed the crowd. “You have become remarkable thinkers who actively seek opportunities for independent learning,” Jensen said to the students. “Tonight represents the culmination of two years of hard work and the completion of a program that along with many other factors, has played a substantial role in shaping the person you are today.” To complete the IB Diploma Program, each student was challenged to take six IB courses from across the major content groups. These included studies in language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and so-
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40 Seniors Earn International Baccalaureate Diplomas
Ceylan Swenson presents her poem during the recognition ceremony. The 40 Northport students show off their International Baccalaureate diplomas. cieties, sciences, mathematics, the arts and electives. Throughout the ceremony, several independent awards were presented to deserving students. Thomas Dowling, Jr. and Blake Stoddard received the IB Theory of Knowledge Award, Malena Farber and Caitlin Johnson both received the $500 Deborah A. Shavalier Memorial Scholarship,
while Sarah Abodalo took home the $1,000 scholarship. Abodalo was also presented with the IB Diploma Teacher Recognition Award along with Laura Dayton for their dedication in the classroom. IB students Sean Chin and John Charles Unser presented their senior address, highlighting their positive program experience and the IB Dance
students performed. In addition, IB student Ceylan Swenson shared her senior poem that she wrote specifically for the occasion titled, “There Once Was A Competent Student.” At the conclusion of the ceremony, each member of the IB Diploma Class of 2017 was awarded a certificate from Principal Daniel Danbusky for their high achievement and was invited to enjoy a reception in the school cafeteria to celebrate.
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By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com
Filetto’s ristorante has carved out a niche for itself in East Northport, serving up classic Italian dishes for the past 15 years. Rich Braue, co-owner of the establishment, said “sauces and chefs” have been instrumental to the restaurant’s success, in creating a high-quality pizzeria and restaurant. And, he should know — mastering the art of fine cuisine over the course of 40 years — he himself is the head chef. With hand-picked, fresh ingredients from daily deliveries, each dish is crafted to the finest levels of traditional Italian fare. In a cozy setting off Clay Pitts Road, any Foodie might stop by for a slice, or perhaps sit down for a fine red and a pasta dish to bring them back home. In the debate over quality versus quantity, it’s clear that Filetto’s delivers on both. “They always walk away with a togo tin because our portions are twice as large as anybody else’s. That’s a fact,” Braue said. The Deep Fried Mac ‘n’ Cheese ($5) is an all new special appetizer that features a wholesome helping of mac ‘n’ cheese, deep fried to crispy perfection, served with a side of cheddar cheese sauce. The macaroni itself is wonderfully chewy, with just enough gooey, cheesy goodness on the inside. Dip it into the mildly tangy
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s e i d o o f the Classic Italian Fare At Filetto’s The Capellini Cake is a crispy helping of deep fried capellini pasta with ricotta, homemade mozzarella and grated parmigiana cheese served with a side of zesty, slightly sweet marinara sauce.
Rich Braue, co-owner of Filetto’s ristorante and head chef with more than 40 years of culinary expertise, puts in a pizza into the establishment’s renowned brick oven. cheddar cheese for a further infusion of dairy delights. The Capellini Cake ($3.50) is a crispy bite of ricotta, homemade mozzarella and grated parmigiana cheese served with a side of zesty, slightly sweet marinara sauce. It is especially crunchy on the outside, giving way to a uniquely soft interior held together
The 12-inch Fra Diavolo brick oven pizza is topped with plum tomato basil sauce with crumbled sausage, sliced hot cherry peppers and homemade fresh mozzarella.
with the medley of cheeses. The Stuffed Baked Clams ($10.95) bring together fresh chopped clams, bacon, onions, peppers topped with a light scampi sauce and served with grilled citrus. Together, this myriad of flavors produces a sea of savory tastes, with the bits of bacon especially adding bold flavors to this appetizer. Braue added that the lemon is slightly grilled, which allows diners to more easily squeeze its juices and add even more zesty flavor to the clams. The Fra Diavolo ($12.95) brick oven pizza is topped with plum tomato basil sauce with crumbled sausage, sliced hot cherry peppers and homemade fresh mozzarella. The 12inch pizza is baked in Filetto’s renowned brick over, produced a slightly smoked and flaky crust. The hearty sauce is augmented by the hot cherry peppers to bring just enough heat with each bite. The sausage is spiced just right and pairs well with the fantastically fresh mozzarella. Braue added that the restaurant is also known for its “fabulous” Monday and Tuesday pasta nights, Wednesday parmesan night and Thursday chicken night. Also, Filetto’s offers extensive catering options for parties and events of all kinds.
The Stuffed Baked Clams plates fresh chopped clams, bacon, onions, peppers topped with a light scampi sauce and served with a grilled lemon for added zestiness.
The Deep Fried Mac ‘n’ Cheese features a wholesome helping of mac ‘n’ cheese, deep fried to crispy perfection with a side of cheddar cheese sauce.
Filetto’s 297 Clay Pitts Road, East Northport 631-266-3700 Filettos.com Cuisine: Classic Italian Atmosphere: Casual and cozy Price: Inexpensive Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; FridaySaturday, 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
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H S I D E D I S If so, Prime (117 New York Ave., Huntington) has you covered with a Sunday Jazz Brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m., or Calypso Sundays with live reggae from 4 p.m. to sunset. Prime also has a special Father’s Day gift card offer; through June 18 order a gift card online to get a second complimentary gift card with a balance 20-percent of your initial purchase (Promo code: fathers).
Make dad feel like a king this Father’s Day with an 18-ounce, 28-day Bone-In Dry-Aged Strip Steak, above, paired with a Gentleman’s Mule, inset, made with Basil Hayden’s Aged Bourbon courtesy of Del Frisco’s Grille in Huntington Station. FATHER’S DAY DELIGHTS: Make your dad feel like a king this Father’s Day at one these Town of Huntington restaurants. In Huntington Station, Del Frisco’s Grille (160 Walt Whitman Road) will be offering an 18-ounce, 28-day Bone-In Dry-Aged Strip Steak for $52 that pairs great with a hand-crafted Gentleman’s Mule ($11) made with Basil Hayden’s Aged
COMING SOON: Burger bar Burgerology is eying the former location of S.T.A.G.S. Tap House for its second location. Burgerology, which already
Bourbon. If dad’s into cars and can wait a week, bring him by Blackstone (10 Pinelawn Road) next Thursday, June 22, 6 p.m. for the steakhouse’s annual Exotic Car Show. If you want dinner after the show, make a reservation by calling 631-271-7780, or enjoy drink specials and a DJ all night. If dad prefers boats, perhaps a view of Huntington Harbor is more his thing.
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has a location in Rockville Centre, is hoping to move into the 308 Main St. come July. S.T.A.G.S. – which closed late last month after debuting in 2016 – wasn’t the first eatery to have troubles in the store. The space was also home to Ideal’s Element, which closed in 2015 a few months after a revamp. Keep up with the Foodies for more info on Burgerology. BARBECUE, BEER, HOEDOWN: The sixth annual Huntington Hoedown, a fundraiser that’s packed full of barbecue, beer and dancing, is set for Saturday, June 24, 6-9 p.m. at the Huntington Fire Department (1 Leverich Place). The ages 21+ event is hosted each year by the department’s Protection Hose Co. and this year will feature Whiskey Road and LI Classic Country Entertainment. As always there will also be unlimited barbecue and beer/wine included in the ticket price ($40 at the door; $35 in advance). There will also be plenty of raffles courtesy of local merchants, and a 50-50. So grab your cowboy boots and hat, and head to Huntingtonhoedown.com for tickets.
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Pictured, from left, are: Hannah Sharifian (Leadership Award); Sarah Strent (Chesed “Kindness” Award); Carly Tamer (Dedication Award); Legis. Steve Stern; Tyler Eliades (Rookie of the Year Award); Tyler Bonasera (Rookie of the Year Award); and Ethan Ertel (Teen of the Year Award). By David Weber info@longislandergroup.com
Seven Long Island teenagers were recently honored at the CTeen West Suffolk Awards Dinner for their service to the organization and their communities. Carly Tamer, of East Northport, won this year’s Dedication Award, while Hannah Sharifian, of Dix Hills, won this year’s Leadership Award and Sarah Strent, of Commack, received the Chesed Award for Kindness. Ethan Ertel, of Dix Hills, was awarded Teen of the Year, with Tyler Bonasera, of Smithtown, and Tyler Eliades, of Commack, both took home the Rookie of the Year award. Dana Blitzer, of Smithtown, was named CTeen Female Leader of the Year, marking the third year in a row the West Suffolk County chapter has won a national award. The chapter previously won awards for Male Leader of the Year in 2016, and in 2015, Chapter of the Year. With over 200 represented chapters, CTeen is one of the fastest growing teen networks in the world with tens of thousands of members worldwide. West Suffolk’s chapter has tripled in size since its incarnation in 2014. The organization’s goal is to give back to the community through positive character development while transforming youth into powerful role models. At the June 5 dinner, each member
received a letter signed and written by Gov. Andrew Cuomo as well as a certificate of achievement and proclamation from Huntington councilmembers Susan Berland, Mark Cuthbertson, Eugene Cook, and Tracey Edwards. State senators Kirsten Gillibrand, John Flanagan, and Carl Marcelino also attended the dinner. along with Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone and Suffolk Legislator Steve Stern. CTeen Director Dovid Weinbaum said he strives for the program to be a second home for the youngsters, one where they feel comfortable enough to nominate each other for leadership board positions. This year alone, he said, the teens held a toy drive, brought holiday gifts to ill children, became pen-pals with Israeli soldiers overseas, ran a bowl-athon to raise funds for special-needs children, and represented Long Island in three Shabbatons on a national and local level. “The kids in our program look for ways to help families in need in their community,” Weinbaum said. “They all worked so hard for this recognition.” Stern called the teens “a special group of young people” destined to accomplish great things moving forward. He added, “I have every confidence that they will continue to bring great pride to their families, and our entire community.”
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sports By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com
Eighteen-year-old Falyn Dwyer said that, as she was headed for her senior season with Harborfields High School girls lacrosse team, she knew the Tornadoes had talent. Still, she wanted the team, and herself, to work hard in practice and capitalize on those skills. The Tornadoes made it to this year’s playoffs, advancing to a May 23 match against Comsewogue, which they beat, 14-7. The game, she said, showcased the team’s development. “We went into the game a little cautious because we only beat them by one point earlier in the season and we had trouble scoring,” Dwyer, of Centerport, said. “We were a little nervous, but then we started rocking and rolling and it was awesome. It was a lot of fun.” As a senior middie, Dwyer tried to lead the team by example, she said, adding, “I always gave 100 percent and hustled every second when I was on the field, which I hoped my teammates would do as well, and they did.” A four-year player on the varsity squad, Dwyer and the Tornadoes advanced to Suffolk’s Division II semifinals, but ultimately fell to EastportSouth Manor. Kerri McGinty, coach of the team, called Dwyer a fierce competitor who is extremely self-motivated and always looking for ways to help her team. “When Falyn is running full speed
down the field, it is in your best interest to get out of the way,” McGinty said, adding that Dwyer played key parts on both offense and defense. “She utilized her athleticism against top opponents and continuously beat other players out on the draw. Teams were left dumbfounded as to how to prevent Falyn from getting the ball.” But this is just one of three sports that Dwyer has suited up for as a Tornado. Although her favorite sport is lacrosse, she was also a midfielder on the soccer team and shooting guard on the basketball team. She played all three sports across her high school career and earned herself several accolades for it, including being named to the Harborfields High School Wall of Scholars and was the school’s 2017 female nominee for the prestigious Dellecave Award, which is given each in honor of Guy Dellecave, a founder of the Suffolk County Hall of Fame, to student athletes who display ability, character and integrity. She also gets it done in the classroom. Her 108 grade point average has her ranked seventh in her graduating class of 300. “Falyn attacked the classroom the same way she attacked her sports,” Glenn Lavey, girls basketball coach, said. She was one of the best two-way players in the entire league, he added. “She spent a lot of lunch hours in the library and, just like she did on the court, she earned everything in the classroom by hard work and effort.” In her fifth and final year at the var-
Falyn Dwyer, of Centerport, is pictured playing lacrosse during the opening round of Suffolk’s Division II playoffs earlier this year.
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Scholar, 3-Sport Athlete Leads By Example
As a three-sport athlete, Harborfields High School’s Falyn Dwyer has earned several accolades across her career as a Tornado. sity level for basketball, the Tornadoes won the Suffolk League V title, but then fell in the Suffolk Class A final. Today standing at 5-foot-8-inches and 135-pounds, Dwyer began playing soccer at 4 years old when she joined up with the Northport Cow Harbor United Soccer Club. When she was 8, she took up basketball and played for the Lightning AAU League. Three years later, her lacrosse career began with the Long Island Top Guns. With the Tornadoes soccer squad, Dwyer played four years at the varsity level. This past season, the team snagged a Suffolk League V title and made it to the county finals. Scott Wallace, coach for the girls soccer team, said Dwyer enjoyed a tremendous soccer career and was one of the most coachable athletes he’s ever worked with. “Her speed and crossing ability created the majority of our scoring opportunities,” Wallace said. “Falyn’s particular skill set is the reason most of our offensive sets were designed to be played through her.” This past season, Dwyer earned AllConference and All-County Academic honors for both soccer and basketball,
and an All-County nod for lacrosse. For her junior year, Dwyer earned AllLeague for basketball and All-Division for lacrosse. At Harborfields, Dwyer is also part of the National Honor Society; French Honor Society; French club; marching and concert bands, for which she plays the French horn; and Athletes Helping Athletes. This fall, Dwyer plans to attend Fordham University. Although she’s undecided on a major, her interests include environmental studies, teaching and law. She’ll also be, for the most part, hanging up her soccer and lacrosse cleats, and basketball sneakers. She said she doesn’t plan to continue her athletic career for Fordham’s official teams, and will instead focus on her academics. She does, however, want to play for the school’s club soccer or lacrosse teams. Looking back on her time with the Tornadoes, Dwyer said, she has created lifelong friendships and memories. “I’ll always be proud to have been a Harborfields Tornado,” she said. “The athletic program here will always have a special place in my heart.”
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Local Businesses
Long Islander News photo/Janee Law
s s e n i s u b Offering Services For A Healthy Lifestyle
By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com
Sandra Nunes was diagnosed with cancer in 2011 due to the everyday stress that comes along with working in the corporate world for over 30 years, she said. “It wasn’t rewarding, there was no recognition and there was no satisfaction,” Nunes, 53, said. “I was struggling, I was trying to work and do what I had to do at home and I was giving my time to everybody, and I had no more time for me. I ran myself ragged and I ended up getting sick.” With her cancer now in remission, Nunes said, her experience prompted her to found Concierge Lifestyle, a company focused on reducing stress for people as busy as she was. Starting in June 2014, Nunes has since changed her business model to focus solely on the Town of Huntington. The membership-based concierge service offers, for a $95 monthly fee, a selection of services and expert assistance. Nunes offers new members a six month plan that includes the seventh month free, or a 12-month plan that includes an extra two months. “Stress causes two top diseases in this country, heart disease and cancer, and I
Sandra Nunes, owner of Concierge Lifestyle, began her company as a way to help people enjoy their free time by offering a reliable concierge service. didn’t want that to happen to other people,” Nunes, of Bay Shore, said. “When I was finally released from that 16 year job, I knew I had to dedicate myself to helping other people to have freedom in their life, and to live their life.”
Partnering with several vendors, Nunes offers services like specialty store shopping, dry cleaning and laundry, housekeeping, party planning and pet care. For special projects that would take a few hours and don’t include any of the five membership services, nonmembers can purchase a per diem package, which is $50 per hour for a minimum of three house. Also included are a pair of phone calls each month, such as a follow up with a vendors or reminder service for upcoming events. Nunes said she’s flexible when it comes to meeting her members, making efforts to meet at their home, or anywhere else that works for them. She doesn’t currently have an office space, but is eying Huntington for it. “I love it. It’s a very nice, quiet, quaint area, especially with the village and the water,” she said. While her long-term goal for
Concierge Lifestyle includes making it a franchise, Nunes said, her goal for this summer is to offer services for families, such as planning for family picnics, day trips out east or date nights for parents. She’s also hoping to expand her services past Huntington’s borders. And, as always, she’s focused on being dependable for her customers. “I am disciplined and organized and that’s what people are looking for because sometimes they’re not able to be organized,” Nunes said. “I know what they’re going through when they have 20 different hats they have to wear throughout the day so I do unto others as I would have them do unto me.”
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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
Annual Networking Breakfast The Huntington Chamber of Commerce is excited to commence its new fiscal year and hosted its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 13th at a Networking Breakfast at the Huntington Hilton. Huntington Town Clerk JoAnn Raia was on hand to formally swear in all of our Board Members for the 2017/18 fiscal year. We are proud to announce the following members of our Board of Directors: The executive committee: Brian Yudewitz, chairman, Law Offices of Brian Yudewitz; Robert Scheiner, vice chairman, H2M architects + engineers; Robert Bontempi, vice chairman, The Quay Group; Vita Scaturro, vice chairman, JPMorgan Chase; Jen-
nifer Cassidy, treasurer, People’s United Bank; and Bushra Dano, Secretary - Astoria Bank. The board of directors: Robert Ansell, Silverman Acampora; Sara Bluestone, Leadership Huntington; William Bonesso, Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo, & Terrana LLP; Alex Borg, Borg & Borg; Vincent Casillo, MaryJayne Casillo Foundation; Steve Conte, Allstate Insurance; Thomas Glascock, Town of Huntington; Steve Hearl, H2M architects + engineers; Mary Ann Hurd, Sunrise Outdoor Advertising; Gail Lamberta, St. Joseph’s College; Barry Lites, Law Offices of Barry D. Lites; Joe Maddalone, Power Strategies;
Chamber Member Spotlight
The American Kidney Fund (Northeast Regional Office: 145 Pinelawn Road, Suite 320N, Melville) is the nation’s leading non-profit working on behalf of the 31 million Americans with kidney disease. Our mission is to help people fight kidney disease and live healthier lives, and we fulfill that mission by providing a complete spectrum of programs and services: prevention activities, top-rated health educational resources, and direct financial assistance enabling one in five U.S. dialysis patients to access lifesaving medical care, including dialysis and transplantation. We invest in clinical research to im-
prove outcomes for kidney patients, and we fight tirelessly on Capitol Hill for legislation and policies supporting the issues that are important to the people we serve. We celebrated our 45th anniversary in 2016, and we are grateful to the nearly 63,000 individuals, corporations and foundations whose charitable support sustains our mission. We spend 97 cents of every donated dollar on programs that directly serve and educate patients and the public. For our excellent fiscal management, we are proud to receive the highest ratings from charity watchdog groups year after year.
Jack Palladino, Christopher’s Courtyard Café; Diane Palma, digho image marketing; Dolores Thompson, Huntington Opportunity Resource Center; David Walsdorf, Walsdorf Insurance Agency; and Merrill Zorn, Zorn’s of Bethpage. The advisory council: John Caracciolo, JVC Broadcasting; Ken Christensen and Michael DeCristofaro, John W. Engeman Theater; Patricia Grant, Cook, Maran; and Eileen Knauer, YMCA of Long Island. For information about chamber membership and upcoming events, visit the chamber’s website, Huntingtonchamber.com, or call 631-4236100 to register.
Upcoming Chamber Events June 28, 5 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Energy Fitness (226 New York Ave., Huntington) June 29, 6-8 p.m. – Business After Hours at Empire Today (6037 Jericho Turnpike, Commack) July 13, 5 p.m. – Young Professionals Summer Scavenger Hunt in Huntington village July 18, 6 p.m. – Seaside Soiree
Attention Chamber Members 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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b u s in e s s Socially Responsible Investing: Doing Good And Doing Well By Peter J. Klein, CFA, CRPS, CAP pklein@hightoweradvisors.com
It was Ben Franklin, that Founding Father genius that lived this principle of putting virtue into everything one does. “A good conscience is a continual Christmas,” he wrote some 300 years ago, and more importantly lived it in his later years, devoting himself to philanthropic pursuits including the founding of the Philadelphia Hospital and the Penn Academy. Investors today have often pondered this notion of doing good and doing well. Is it truly possible in the modern capitalistic system? Does an investor sacrifice returns – the reason for making an investment in the first place – with a
portfolio that is simultaneously focused on social responsibility? In order to answer this question lets dive into this topic and unpack what it SRI investing really means. According to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, assets tied to sustainable and responsible investment strategies totaled $23 trillion in 2016, a 25-percent increase form 2014. These investments – they often go by different names, from SRI to Environmental, Societal and Governance or ESG to Impact Investments, Sustainability or Mission Related Investments – now account for 26 percent of all professionally managed assets globally. We are not talking about a tiny slice of the capitalistic system; responsible investing is a player and is here to stay. So, let’s boil this concept down to its basic building blocks. Socially Responsible Investing is a technique used during portfolio construction by which managers of that portfolio attempt to
avoid investments in certain sectors or industries based on stated ethical guidelines. This is referred to as “negative screening.” Those guidelines can be along an environmental (carbon footprint, water protection, etc.), social (tobaccos and its affect to the population) and/or a governance matrix, hence the term ESG that is often associated with the SRI movement. Impact Investing is a little different in so much that it is focused more on projects than public securities. Impact investing (mission related investing is similar) involves investing in actual projects (hard assets) that are aligned with your philanthropic mission. Impact, as thought of in this case, can also be achieved by investing the assets of a foundation or even an individual in securities (public or private/venture capital companies) whose work is in alignment with your overall mission. For example, take a foundation focused on diabetes treatments and research, part of their portfolio could have exposure to the public companies in the space but also could have a part of their asset base directed to startup companies (venture capital) who are seeking a cure or even supporting a film project that is seeking to promote the cause as a means to raising greater attention and additional funds. This is a step away from what was once taboo – investing not just for returns but for greater impact. The mandate given to investment professionals from foundations and endowments has always been to focus on returns and leave the gifting to them.
This has shifted in so much that now the boards of these organizations are looking to further their missions by aligning their portfolios with their missions and even taking additional risks that was once seen as imprudent. Earlier this year the Ford Foundation made headlines by being the largest foundation to adopt a strategy of not just using the returns from their foundation’s investments in their grant-making but also to use a portion of their endowment (their assets) to achieve impact. This all comes back to Mr. Franklin’s prescient bit of advice: doing good and doing well. Klein Wealth Management is a team of investment professionals registered with HighTower Securities, LLC, member FINRA, MSRB and SIPC & HighTower Advisors LLC a registered investment advisor with the SEC. All securities are offered through HighTower Securities LLC and advisory services are offered through HighTower Advisors, LLC. This is not an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk and there is no guarantee that the investment process described herein will be profitable. Investors may lose all of their investments. Past performance is not indicative of current or future performance and is not a guarantee. In preparing these materials, we have relied upon and assumed without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all information available from public and internal sources. HighTower shall not in any Way be liable for claims and make no expressed or implied representations or warranties as to their accuracy or completeness or for statements or errors contained in or omissions from the.
Advisory, HR Experts Bond For Business Businesses across Long Island will likely get a boost with the formation of a strategic alliance between the Huntington-based business advisory organization, COMPEL CEOs, and small business human resources experts Compass Workforce Solutions. Members of the COMPEL network can now access the HR knowledge, audits, risk assessment and special programs that Deer Park-based Compass Workforce Solutions has to offer. “We are looking forward to sharing our knowledge with the members of COMPEL CEOs so they can anticipate any potential HR issues and stay focused on the performance and results of their respective businesses,” Christine Ippolito, principal and founder of Compass Workforce Solutions, said. Compass operates on three lines of
service to improve business profitability and evaluation, including regulatory compliance, operational controls and workplace conflict. “It’s important for small businesses to use strategic human resource expertise to reduce exposure and increase profitability. We’re excited about the strategic alliance with Compass and Christine as this HR resource will be yet another tool in COMPEL CEOs’toolbox to help our members grow and prosper,” said Steve Ramerini, COMPEL CEOs founder and chief visionary officer. COMPEL members are regularly coached and mentored by some of the country’s top business speakers and authors. Each year, it hosts its Business and Economic Summit on Long Island, as well as the “Fridays with COMPEL” event, which is also open to non-members. -TANTONGCO
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TH UR SDA Y Hot Dog Eating Contest
Elijah Churchills (1031 Fort Salonga Road, Fort Salonga) will host a Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest on June 15, 6-10 p.m. Call 631-261-9678 for more info.
Political Action Committee Kickoff
The newly-formed Huntington Township Business Council Political Action Committee is hosting a kickoff fundraiser on Thursday, June 15, 6-8 p.m. at The Head of the Bay Club (191 Bay Road, Huntington). Suffolk Comptroller John Kennedy will be attendance, and Legis. Steve Stern will deliver opening remarks. Cost is $175 per person. RSVP by calling 631-880-1210. Visit Huntingtonbusinesscouncil.com for more info.
C O M M U N I T Y
Calendar Build A Better World Film historian Irene Eckert will lead a monthly discussion and movie viewing at Harborfields Public Library (31 Broadway, Greenlawn) as part of the Summer Film Series: Build a Better World. On June 20, Eckert will show “In the Heat of the Night,” a 1967 film starring Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger and Warren Oates. The discussion will begin at 6:45 p.m., followed by the movie showing. Call 631757-4200 for more info.
FRIDAY Pride In Education
NYSUT is hosting its 2nd Annual Pride In Education Reception at Mac’s Steakhouse (12 Gerard St., Huntington) on June 16, 5-7 p.m. Free and open to all (cash bar). RSVP to edvasta@aol.com; visit Nysut.org/LGBTQ for more info.
Norm MacDonald At The Paramount
Norm MacDonald is coming to Huntington. The famed comedian will take to The Paramount (370 New York Ave. Huntington) on Friday, June 16 with doors opening at 7 p.m. No two of MacDonald’s routines are the same; he purposefully scraps his jokes and sketches after every performance. Tickets ($29.50-$75) can be purchased at the box office or from Paramountny.com.
Dads Don’t Grow Up” is a playful book that follows four father-child pairs as they spend happy, silly times together, popping bubble wrap, watching cartoons and taking part in shopping cart races. The reading begins 11 a.m., June 17 at the East Northport Barnes & Noble (4000 Jericho Turnpike; 631-462-0208). Activities to follow.
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Spring Into Summer
Last Day To Register
The last day to register for summer dance camp and classes at Laura’s Dance & Fitness Studio (568 New York Ave. #1, Huntington) is June 17, 8:3011 a.m. There are camps for ages 2 and a half-5, and 6-12, and plenty of themes to choose from. Visit Laurasdanceandfitnessstudio.com or call 631-824-6259 for more info.
Yoga With A View
Huntington yoga and fitness studio Sound Body & Mind will be offering outdoor yoga classes starting Saturday, June 17, 8:30 a.m. The studio is located at 125 West Shore Road, and overlooks Huntington Harbor. For more info, visit Soundbm.com or call 631-683-5857.
Father’s Day Wiffle Ball
Harborfields High School will host a Father’s Day weekend wiffleball tournament on Saturday, June 17. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. with the first pitch at 9 a.m. In case of rain, tournament will be relocated to Oldfield Middle School on June 18. Signup fee is $30 for a 3-5person team and proceeds will support local outreach efforts at Greenlawn Civic Association. Registration can be done until June 10 at svdpli.org/svdpli_events.
‘When Dads Don’t Grow Up’
Just in time for Father’s Day, “When
The Spring Into Summer fundraiser dance will be held June 17, 7 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Parish Center (15 Prospect Ave., Northport). There will be a hot buffet, DJ, raffles and more. Cost is $30 per person. Call Frank at 631-368-0950 for more info.
SUNDAY Father’s Day At The Hatchery
Celebrate Father’s Day on June 18 with the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery (1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor) with free admission for all dads when accompanied by their children. Hatchery hours for Father’s Day are 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
pace, no experience necessary. Admission is $10 per person, payable at the door. No partner required. Visit linedancingwithlynn.com for more information.
TUESDAY It’s The Old Army Game
A viewing of “It’s the Old Army Game,” a silent film by W.C. Fields, will take place on Tuesday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Cinema Arts Center (423 Park Ave., Huntington). The film depicts Elmer Prettywillie, a small-town pharmacist looking for some peace and quiet when things begin to go sour. There will be a live piano accompaniment by Ben Model, who has been performing for the Museum of Modern Art since 1984 and the Cinema Arts Center since 2006. Dr. Harriet Fields, the granddaughter of W.C. and global health activist, will also attend. Visit cinemaartscentre.org or call 631-423-7611 for more info. Tickets $11 for members, $16 for public.
WEDNESDAY Accordions And Dinner
MONDAY
La Villini Restaurant (288 Larkfield Road, East Northport) is adding an additional evening of accordion music on the third Wednesday of each month. On June 21, Trio Musette featuring accordionists Manny Carallo, Dominic Karcic and Frank Toscano will perform starting at 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended; call 631-261-6344 for more info.
Mondays At The Moose
Social Media For You
Energy Drinks, Jerky & Adventure
Body Armor & Field Trip will be at The Adventure Park (75 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights) on June 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. to give away samples of Body Armor drinks and Field Trip Jerky. Call 631-983-3844 for more info.
Lynn Robles will be giving line-dancing lessons every Monday night from 7:309:30 p.m. at the Huntington Moose Lodge (631 Pulaski Rd, Greenlawn). Part of the National Teacher’s Association for Country Western Line Dancing, Robles will demonstrate a fun and easy way to learn the dance style at your own
The Huntington Opportunity Resource Center (1264-1268 New York Ave., Huntington Station) will host a seminar titled “Social Media for your Business or Skill: Facebook” on June 21, 6-8 p.m. Call 631-385-2305 for more info.
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U PCOMI N G/ ON GOIN G Pasta Dinner For Charity
The Fr. Thomas A. Judge Knights of Columbus Council 6893 together with the Catholic Daughters Court Morning Star #889 and the Fr. Thomas A Judge Columbiettes will host a gala Pasta Dinner fundraiser June 23, 7-10 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Parish Hall (Cheshire Place and Fifth Avenue, East Northport). The dinner will benefit charities America’s Vet Dogs; 9-1-1 Vets; and St. Anthony’s Parish Outreach. Tickets are $15 and include dinner, soda, coffee and dessert (beer and wine will be available for additional costs). There will also be raffles and entertainment by Just Cause. Call Jackie Piropato at 516-318-5809 for tickets.
Poets In Port
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.
Movies On The Lawn
The 14th season of Councilman Mark Cuthbertson’s Movies on the Lawn program begins Monday, June 26 at Heckscher Park in Huntington with “Star Wars – Rouge One” (PG-13). It continues July 6 with “The Secret Life of Pets” (PG); July 20 with Moana (PG); and Aug. 14 with Sing (PG). All movies begin at darkness (between 8:30-9 p.m.). For more information, including the location of each showing and rain dates, visit Huntingtonny.gov, or call Cuthbertson’s office at 631-351-3112.
LIBRARIES
Library-hosted events and programs are 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. • 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.
Commack Public Library
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 15 and June 22, 11-11:30 a.m. as she shares her favorite picture books and songs. Children must be able to attend on their own. Registration opens Thursday, May 25 and can be completed in-person.
Deer Park Library
44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org. • Penn Hongthong returns for a Lao cooking demonstration on Tuesday, June 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Hongthong will prepare (Continued on page 16)
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(Continued from page 15) a grilled lemongrass chicken, a spicy chicken and cabbage stir fry, and pumpkin pudding. A tasting will proceed this adult-oriented class. Bring your own beverages. Registration is limited and can be completed on the library website.
Haven Gallery
Norm MacDonald At The Paramount Norm MacDonald is coming to Huntington. The famed comedian will take to The Paramount (370 New York Ave. Huntington) on Friday, June 16 with doors opening at 7 p.m. No two of MacDonald’s routines are the same; he purposefully scraps his jokes and sketches after every performance. Tickets ($29.50-$75) can be purchased at the box office or from Paramountny.com.
Elwood Public Library
3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. • Join the Elwood Library Walking Club each Friday, 9-10 a.m., to exercise and 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. • Learn how to play games like Canasta, Mah-jongg, or Bridge while helping a good cause on Wednesday, June 21 at the Dix Hills branch. The all-day event begins at 9:30 a.m. and runs until 9 p.m., and will benefit those with Alzheimer’s disease as part of The Longest Day. Refreshments will be available. No registration required.
Harborfields Public Library
31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Film historian Irene Eckert will lead a monthly discussion and movie viewing at the library as part of the Summer Film Series: Build a Better World. On June 20, Eckert will show “In the Heat of the Night,” a 1967 film starring Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger and Warren Oates. The discussion will begin at 6:45 p.m., followed by the movie showing.
Huntington Public Library
Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. • A viewing of “La La Land” (PG-13) will take place on June 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Huntington branch auditorium. Mia, an aspiring actress, meets Sebastian, a jazz musician, in modern-day Los Angeles in a musical about following a dream and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with it.
Northport-East Northport Public Library
Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Join the East Northport librarians for a lecture and demonstration of eBay, the popular auction and bidding website. Learn how to buy, sell, make an account, check reliability of sellers, online safety pointers, and more. The lecture will take place on June 21, 7 p.m. and is open to all.
South Huntington Public Library
145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. • The Women of Distinction Awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 17, 1-3:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci will host this special event, which recognizes women who have gone above
and beyond for their local community. The nominees were carefully selected by the residents of South Huntington.
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Cinema Arts Centre
423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • Acoustic duo The Levins and LI’s own Christine Sweeney share the bill during the monthly Hard Luck Café series at the Cinema on June 15, 8:30 p.m. There will be an open mic before at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 ($10 for Cinema members).
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 high-spirited 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. • “Billy the Artist” will showcase his internationally-acclaimed pop art at the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery through July 7. There will also be a live painting by Billy on June 17, 8-10 p.m., with music by DJ Spacey Sissick. Both events are free and open to the public.
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 • Liz Ehrlichman, B. J. Spoke artist, will be showcasing collage, painting, and print portraiture through June 28. Her work is known for capturing the essence of her subjects as she sees them. Also on display is a members’ exhibition, set to the theme of people and places.
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 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. • The second annual Whales, Ales & Salty Tales! Event is Thursday, June 15, 6-8 p.m. Learn about Long Island’s whaling and craft beer cultures, and taste a variety of beverages, including some made through historic recipes. Suggested donation is $15 per person ($25 per couple).
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.. • The gallery is hosting a display by photographer Bruce Cohen through June 24. Cohen’s influences lie in Ansel Adams, Gene Smith, and Willi Ronis. Only recently has he expanded his work to include color images, and has been known as a black-and-white street and lifestyle photographer for over 40 years.
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 mid20th century.
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 its “Members Showtime” exhibition on display until June 17. 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 • “Promenade Parasols,” an exhibit of three gowns considered to be jewels of the collection, and a selection of antique (Continued on page 17)
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It’s The Old Army Game A viewing of “It’s the Old Army Game,” a silent film by W.C. Fields, will take place on Tuesday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Cinema Arts Center (423 Park Ave., Huntington). The film depicts Elmer Prettywillie, a small-town pharmacist looking for some peace and quiet when things begin to go sour. There will be a live piano accompaniment by Ben Model, who has been performing for the Museum of Modern Art since 1984 and the Cinema Arts Center since 2006. Dr. Harriet Fields, the granddaughter of W.C. and global health activist, will also attend. Visit cinemaartscentre.org or call 631-423-7611 for more info (Continued from page 16) parasols from the 1860s through the 1930s, is on display at the Kissam House during special events and upon request by appointment, which can be made by contacting Wendy Andersen at 631-427-7045 ext. 404 or wandersen@huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
Northport Arts Coalition
A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. northportarts.org • As part of Happenings on Main Street, two Americana bands will perform on June 16, 7 p.m. at Northport Village Park. First to perform will be East Side Rodeo, followed by Sandy and Steve Edwards.
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 Northport’s historic Main Street, TuesdaysSundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Available in the museum shop at $5 per 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. • Street artists Milksop and Tobal will have their summer showcase at the gallery starting on June 17 and running until July 29. The title of the show, “Acknickulous,” was coined by EST, a rapper who used the made-up word in a song to describe the fusion of different styles. The word “just felt right.” Milksop and Tobal use their own styles of art to create a unique blend of wacky that can only be experienced in-person.
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. 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.
MUS IC/ DANCE
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.
Five Towns Performing Arts Center
305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.
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. • Harmony-driven acoustic folk rock duo The Levins and bluesy pop singersongwriter Christine Sweeney will be performing at the Cinema Arts Centre Hard Luck Café (423 Park Ave., Huntington) on June 15, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for society/cinema members, or $15 for nonmembers, and will be available at the door.
The Paramount
370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • Norm MacDonald is performing Friday, June 16 with doors opening at 7 p.m. No two of MacDonald’s routines are the same; he purposefully scraps his jokes and sketches after every performance. Tickets are $29.50-$75.
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people Sima Ali, Esq., a founding partner at Huntington-based Ali Law Group PC, was recently presented with the Diversity in Business award by Long Island Business News. Honored for her outstanding achievement as a business leader of diverse ethnic background, she stands out for her commitment to the law, her business and her community. For over 20 years, Ali has practiced exclusively in the field of labor and employment law, representing clients before federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and other tribunals. Active in the legal community, Ali has been chair of the Suffolk County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Committee for the last five years and is a member of the Huntington Lawyers Club and Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York. Ali earned her Juris Doctor from George Washington University School of Law and her bachelor’s degree from the NY School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University. Harborfields High School senior Matthew Katz recently received the Anthony Calia Foundation Scholarship at the Association of Italian American Educators (AIAE) 20th Anniversary Gala. The full scholarship will pave the way for Katz to study the Italian language and culture in Pisa, Italy this summer. He will participate in an enriching program, titled Programma Ponte, which enables qualified Italian Amer-
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Compiled by Andrew Wroblewski ican students to take part in an intensive summer program of study designed to give those with Italian American heritage firsthand experience with Italy today through coursework, visits to important Italian and European institutions and direct contact with the Italian people. Katz was selected based on a strong recommendation from AIAE President Cav. Josephine Maietta and Harborfields High School English teacher Jim Incorvaia. He also provided an essay about why he would be an exceptional candidate and a writing sample demonstrating analytical and writing abilities. Along with his Italian teacher, Craig Butler, Katz attended the special luncheon which featured authors, playwrights, news reporters and former New York State First Lady Matilda Cuomo, who congratulated and encouraged the award winners to continue their scholarship in Italian Language.
Harborfields High School senior Matthew Katz is pictured with Principal Timothy Russo, left, and Italian teacher Craig Butler, right.
Jane Devine is reappointed to the Suffolk County Water Authority Board. Former Suffolk Legislator and current Vice Chair of the Huntington Planning Board Jane Devine has been appointed to a third term on the Suffolk County Water Authority Board. “We’re delighted that the legislature reappointed Jane Devine unanimously,” said SCWA Board Chairman James F. Gaughran. “Since the very beginning of her tenure as a Board member, Jane has made the protection of the Suffolk County Water Authority ratepayer her top priority.” Added Suffolk Legislator William “Doc” Spencer (D-Centerport), “We are very fortunate to have someone like Jane Devine serving on the Suffolk County Water Authority Board. Jane brings her years of experience as a former legislator and community leader to the position and the consumers will continue to be well served by her reappointment to the Board.” Devine, a Suffolk legislator from 1978-1987, has a long and distinguished career in public service. Currently serving as vice-chair of the Huntington Planning Board, Devine has also served as commissioner of the Consumer Affairs department of Suffolk County, been a member of Huntington Town’s Consumer Protection Board and as a consultant to the New
York State Consumer Protection Board. Among other achievements, in 2015, Devine became a founding member and president of the Board of New Hour for Women and Children, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women and their children while the women are incarcerated and helping the women integrate back into their community once they are released. Always looking for ways to cut costs, Devine recently co-authored resolutions calling for a hiring freeze for non-essential employees and directing departments to seek ways to cut 10 percent from their operating budgets. “I am very grateful to have the opportunity to continue serving the public as a Suffolk County Water Authority Board member,” Devine said. “I look forward to continuing to look for every possible way to keep water rates low while also making sure we provide high quality drinking water to Suffolk residents.” The Suffolk County Water Authority is an independent public-benefit corporation operating under the authority of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York. Serving approximately 1.2 million Suffolk County residents, the Authority operates without taxing power on a not-for-profit basis.
Auxiliary patrol boat will help us if we need assistance. In June, small and large races begin to dot the local waters, sponsored by boating and yacht clubs. Among our early local races was the international Harmsworth Races that took place between British and American powerboat racers off the coast of Huntington Bay during the early 1900s. In the 1920s and 1930s, the Suicide Sailboat Races, initiated by Huntington Yacht Club, made national fame. Overnight races were popular local events but have become less so because of the lobster pots and other hazards making night racing difficult.
A longtime June racing tradition in our local waters is the Huntington Day Race, sponsored by Huntington Yacht Club and Lloyd Harbor Yacht Club, which draws sailboat racers from all over Long Island. One famous international racing event that takes place in this season is the Bermuda Race. One of the great winners of that race was the 73-foot yacht, Bolero, designed by Sparkman and Stephens, and also three-time winner of the Bermuda Race. It was launched on June 9, 1949 at Nevins Boatyard in City Island, New York. Whatever your nautical preferences, sailing, motorboating, paddling, swimming, fishing, or just enjoying the seascape around us, have a safe and happy boating season.
Seascape In June By Henrietta Schavran info@longislandergroup
There is an inexplicable magic boaters feel on that first day they take their vessels out for a ride on the water after a long winter on land. The wheel or tiller responds eagerly to our command as we gracefully enter the bay or Long Island Sound, surrounded by seabirds overhead and sparkling waves everywhere. June is the beginning of summer and we look forward to cruising, racing, fishing or just an hour or two of rekindled friendship with Poseidon.
Perhaps even more intense is the anticipation and excitement of putting a newly purchased boat in the water. Whether we are a first-time sailor or power a newly-acquired larger vessel, we breathe as one with our boat and rediscover the challenge of wind, currents, tides and other sea conditions. Of course, that first day at sea may bring surprises – an overheating engine, a snagged sail, a leak, a stubborn winch – no matter, these problems will be taken care of by our trusty mechanic when we return to shore. We are secure that nearby at Eatons Neck, the Coast Guard and, nearby, a Coast Guard
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