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Time To Have Some Fun Fall brings fun… Hey! It’s one of the most exciting know I’m certainly not, but if you stop for a second and look around, you might find we live in a town times of the year: the Long Island Fall Festival at full of unique people that you should get to know. Huntington kicks off tomorrow and Dine Huntington Restaurant Week begins this Sunday! First, the Get out the bug spray…The fall Fall Festival at Huntington is one of the best Huntseason calls for cooler temperaington traditions, each year taktures, colorful leaves and the ing over Heckscher Park for four IN THE KNOW start of sports for the school year. days of fun. The food court is one WITH AUNT ROSIE For the job, I attend many of my favorite parts of the festival, games, both indoor and outdoor, mostly because of the variety of tasty treats that are to take photos, document game always available there. Speaking of food, the last full results and speak with coaches. I recently attended day of the festival, Oct. 8, is the first day of Long Isthe Northport girls soccer game against Lindenlander News’ Dine Huntington Restaurant Week, hurst and a shocking incident occurred during the which is now in its ninth year. Starting Sunday and second half of the match. Northport was leading the running eight glorious days before culminating on game 5-0 going into the second half and as the girls Oct. 15, dozens of Huntington-area restaurants are stepped onto the field millions of gnat bugs offering special prix-fixe meals for either $20, $30 swarmed the area. The parents and bystanders or $40. The price structure is new for Dine Huntswatted them away as they continued to watch the ington, and the hope is that it will open the promogame and the girls waved their arms franticly. tion up to even more of your favorite restaurants “Don’t leave your mouths open while you’re runacross town. Flip ahead in the newspaper or visit ning, girls” I heard one of the Northport athletes Dinehuntington.com for the current list of restausaid laughing. They were everywhere, in the air and rants so you can start planning your visits. And be swarming the ground in what looked like colonies. sure to spread the word so that your friends come I’ve watched a lot of outdoor games in my time, and to town and have a taste of what the dining capital played in some soccer as well, and I’ve never witof Long Island has to offer. nessed such a grotesque scene before. Lesson Know your neighbors...Having lived in Hunting- learned, from now on I’m bringing the bug spray to outdoor games. Maybe that will help keep the bugs ton for so long I often forget how lucky we all are to at bay. live in such a great town. Huntington has one of the most vibrant nightlife scenes east of the big apple. We have access to so many great restaurants and (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have bars that I can’t even remember them all. But putcomments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in ting aside all the fun activities and the waterfront your neck of the woods, write to me today and let views, I think it’s the people who truly make Huntme know the latest. To contact me, drop a line to ington great. Everywhere I go in this town I meet Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall Street, someone with an incredible story of how his or her Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at neighbors helped them in a time of need. Now I’m info@longislandergroup.com) not saying that we are all perfect in this town, I

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Whaling Museum Admissions Associate Steve DeLeo hands young Gabrielle Galindez, winner of the annual Hunt Around Huntington contest, a free one-year membership for her family to each of the participating institutions.

“We really are different. People say they haven’t seen a store like this in the entire country. There’s everything here under one roof and it’s all shown so beautifully.” Sedoni Gallery, An Eclectic Wonderland, PAGE 12

House Robbed At around 6 p.m., Sept. 27 an unknown subject entered a home on Sligo Avenue in Huntington through an unlocked downstairs window, according to Suffolk police. Once inside, the suspect stole a number of items from the home including a laptop, tablet and cash, police said. The incident has been classified as third-degree burglary. No arrests had been made as of deadline Friday.

Crash And Dash A 57-year-old Lake Ronkonkoma man was arrested for refusing to stop after an accident that occurred at around 6:45 a.m., Sept. 25, according to Suffolk police. The man was driving west on I-495 in Commack when he crashed his 2006 Ford van into a 2005 Honda Odyssey and left the scene of the accident, police said. There were no serious injuries, according to police.

Botched Robbery Suffolk police said an unknown suspect entered a residence on Oakwood Road in Huntington at around 1:15 a.m., Sept. 25. The suspect entered the home through a rear window, but escaped out the back door when he was caught in the house, according to police. Police have classified the incident as seconddegree burglary and are still investigating.

Lounge’s Liquor Liquidated At around 3:35 a.m., Sept. 26 an unknown suspect was able to gain access to the Pasha Hookah Lounge on 332 E. Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station through a rear door, according to Suffolk police. The suspect then stole a smoking pipe and numerous bottles of liquor from the lounge, police said. The incident has been classified as third-degree burglary, and police are still investigating.

Pharmacy Thief A 30-year-old Westbury woman was arrested on 124 E. 25th Street in Huntington Station on Sept. 26, according to Suffolk police. The woman wrongfully took a large quantity of merchandise from a pharmacy, and upon further investigation, was found to be in possession of a controlled substance, police said. Police arrested the woman for both offenses.

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COMEDY New York Comics Hit Stage This Month SPOTLIGHT

A pair of New York-bred stand-up comics are set to hit The Paramount’s stage this month. First, Tracy Morgan, a Bronx native, is bringing his “Live on Stage 2017!” show to The Paramount on Saturday, Oct. 14. Then, on Oct. 22, Long Island-native Kevin James is making his return to Huntington. For Morgan, star of “30 Rock” and one-time “Saturday Night Live!” cast member, his most recent tour comes a little over three years after he nearly lost his life. On June 7, 2014, a car crash on the New Jersey Turnpike left Morgan in critical condition and killed his close friend, James McNair. Two months later, Morgan was still going through rehab, and undergoing therapy for injuries sustained during

the crash. However, he’s since returned to the stage, including to The Paramount last year with his “Picking Up The Pieces” tour, his first since the accident. Morgan, a Bronx native, is one of the most respected comedians in his field and known for his impressions, including those of Maya Angelou, Marion Barry, Cuba Gooding Jr., Tito Jackson, Star Jones and more. Kevin James, who was born in Mineola, is also returning to The Paramount after a successful 2016 stint at the Huntington venue. James, the star and executive producer of sitcom “Kevin Can Wait,” and former longtime star of “The King of Queens,” got his start in the Long Island comedy scene in the mid ’90s. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom, “The King of Queens.”

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In 2001, James brought his standup act to television, and in 2005 he and Ray Romano executive produced and starred in the HBO Sports Special, “Making the Cut: The Road to Pebble Beach,” a documentary about the Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf Tournament that was nominated for a Sports Emmy. He’s also enjoyed a successful film

career, starring in the “Paul Blart” series and alongside Adam Sandler in the “Grown Ups” series. Tickets for Morgan’s show, which starts at 7 p.m. on Oct. 14, are $50$70 and tickets for James’ show, which starts at 8 p.m. on Oct. 22, are $49.50-$99.50. They can be purchased at the box office or from Paramountny.com.

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y t i n u m m o c The Best Local Fall Fun By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Tis the season for red and yellow leaves, Halloween decorations, pumpkin spice everything, scarf weather and, of course, lots of pumpkin picking. The Town of Huntington never falls short in providing a number of farms with the best services for the fall season. Albert H. Schmitt Family Farms 6 Bagatelle Road, Dix Hills 631-549-3276 Schmittsfamilyfarms.com Albert H. Schmitt Family Farms is bringing back its Fall Festival, with fun activities for children and a variety of pumpkins families can select from its pumpkin field. The farm “packs a lot of punch in 5-acres,” Jean Schmitt, co-owner, said, offering pumpkin picking, hayrides, a walk through haunted house, bouncy houses, a fire truck slide, and an animal train ride. The farm will also be offering its entertaining duck race, which has been a popular activity among kids for the past three years, Schmitt said. “I’m told by the people that come here that it’s the best kept little secret because you get to take the kids pumpkin picking without the stress of traffic,” she added. With free admission, pumpkins are sold 69cents to a pound, with hayrides for $2, bouncy houses and duck races for $4 each, and the animal train ride and the haunted maze for $5 each. The farm also sells colorful mums, decorations, ornamental kale and cabbage, roasted corn, fresh baked pies, apple

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cider and homemade candy apples. “So far we’ve had a really good season because the weather has been nice,” Schmitt said. “We’re hoping to make a lot of people happy.” The farm is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday’s and Sunday’s from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Elwood Pumpkin Farm 1500 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington 631-368-8626 Elwoodpumpkinfarm.com Elwood Pumpkin Farm is the go-to spot for those looking to pick a pumpkin from the vine. For nearly 10 years, the farm has been known as the western-most pumpkin patch that grows its supply fresh onsite. Customers can enjoy a family friendly environment with their kids, and can personally select the pumpkin they desire, which are sold based on size. Additionally, customers can take a journey on the farm’s hayrides and venture through its 25-acre corn maze. The farm is open Saturdays, Sundays and Columbus Day, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and MondayFriday, 3-5 p.m. through all of October. There is no admission charge. F & W Schmitt Farms 26 Pinelawn Road, Melville 631-271-3276 Schmittfarms.com F & W Schmitt Farms also offers free admission, along with free parking, for its fall family fun. Families can pick their own pumpkins and vegetables, laugh on rides and slides, take a chance through the haunted mansion and explore the 7-acre corn maze.

Albert H. Schmitt Family Farms in Dix Hills will be offering a variety of features for its 2017 Fall Festival, including pumpkin picking, hayrides, a walk through haunted house, bouncy houses, a fire truck slide, an animal train ride, mums, decorations and more.

Siblings Jim and Jean Schmitt, co-owners of Albert H. Schmitt Family Farms in Dix Hills, and Cassidy are hoping to make a lot of people happy this year for its 2017 Fall Festival. The theme for this year’s corn maze is the American Farmer, where those who travel inside are sure to experience an adventure. Established in 1950, the farm also features farm animals, pony rides, hayrides, and a playground and inflatables. Pumpkins and vegetables are sold by the pound. Pumpkin picking is offered seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; the corn maze is open on weekends, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; playground and inflatables are open on the weekends, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; hayrides are open Monday-Friday, 12 noon-5 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and farm animals and pony rides are open on the weekends, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The children’s haunted mansion walkthrough will come alive on the weekends starting Oct. 7, 12 noon-5 p.m. Union United Methodist Church 1018 Pulaski Road, East Northport 631-261-1303 Unionumc-eastnpt.org Customers are sure to have their hands full at Union United Methodist Church, which has been providing is adventurous pumpkin patch to members of the community for nearly 16 years. While selling both large and small pumpkins, the church also offers colorful mums and gourds for fall décor. After picking a pumpkin, customers cannot leave without sifting through the churches pumpkins store, which provides carving kits, decorations, crafts and books. In addition, the church also offers homemade baked goods, including breads, pies, muffins, cookies, soups and jams. There is no admission fee for the sea-

son, which started on Monday and will wrap up on Oct. 31. The pumpkin patch is open Sundays-Fridays, 12 noon-6 p.m., and Saturdays and Columbus Day, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. White Post Farms 250 Old Country Road, Melville 631-351-9373 Whitepostfarms.com White Post Farms does not fall short on its entertainment, offering pumpkin picking and a variety of shows for its 26th Annual Fall Farm Festival 2017. This year’s shows include “The Tricks for Treats Exotic Bird Show,” “The Magic & Comedy of Jim McClenahan,” “The Gizmo Guys,” “Mutts Gone Nuts’ Canine Cabaret,” and new shows for this year, “Rodeo Ricky in ‘There’s No Place Like Home,’” “Nick’s Kids Show,” and “Justin Woods Variety Show.” Other fun farm features include the snack bar, hayrides, pony rides, bouncy houses, a petting zoo, and farm stand. Its pumpkins are priced by the pound. Farm gates are open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and customers can stay until 6 p.m. There is a weekday admission charge of $14.75, which includes entry to the animal farm, hayrides, the monkey barn, bird aviaries and the giraffe station. The weekend admission fee is $21.17, which includes entry to the animal farm, six fall festival shows, hayrides, the monkey barn, bird aviaries and the giraffe station. There will be an admission charge of $16.75 on Oct. 10, which includes entry to the animal farm, bird show, magic show, hayrides, the monkey barn, bird aviaries and the giraffe station.

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health Luncheon Raises $200K For Disease Research Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory recently held the 16th annual Women’s Partnership for Science luncheon, a summer staple among NewYork’s female philanthropists who support biomedical research. Since 2002, the event has raised nearly $2 million for pioneering research on the genetic causes of cancer and neuropsychiatric disorders as well as innovative genetic education programs. Guest speaker Sarah Diermeier, Ph.D., breast cancer researcher and CSHL Senior Fellow, gave a presentation on “Attacking Metastatic Breast Cancer with Dark Matter.” In it, Diermeier described how “everything that’s in the clinic right now is focused on this one-third of genes that makes proteins,” while the other two thirds of genes are little understood, like dark matter. By investigating this genetic “dark matter” in the lab of Professor and Director of Research David Spector, she has assisted her colleague Gayatri Arun to uncover a potential drug for metastatic breast cancer. This year’s luncheon, held Sept. 17, also included a special honor for longtime CSHL supporter and honorary director of the CSHL Association Freddie Staller. She and her husband Erwin have been avid supporters of the laboratory since 1990, attending numerous Double Helix Medals Dinners during that time. In addition

to supporting CSHL, Staller serves on the boards of the Family Service League and the Long Island Community Foundation. CSHL President and CEO Bruce Stillman, Ph.D., expressed his appreciation for Staller’s generous and diverse contributions to the Long Island community. “Freddie brings a lot of enthusiasm in everything she commits to helping, all of the organizations she supports, including the Laboratory. She’s an amazing, amazing person,” Stillman said. The event, which drew 250 attendees, was co-chaired by Elizabeth Ainslie, Barbara Amonson, Lori Bahnik, Michele Celestino, Susan Cohen, Janet DellaFera, Diane Fagiola, Carolyn Gero, Kimberly Griffiths-Broder, Virginia Knott, Anita Lamb (Jefferson Family Charitable Foundation), Amanda Lister, Smadar Maduel-Chaluts, Stand Up For Suzanne, Mickie Nagel, Jamie C. Nicholls, Kristin Olson, Pat Petersen, Daniel Gale, Whitney Posillico, Lonnie Shoff, Dr. Marilyn Simons, Freddie Staller, Cynthia Stebbins, Mary Striano, Marjorie van de Stouwe, M.D., and Heather Warren-Whitman. Banfi Vintners, longstanding supporters of the Women’s Partnership for Science, generously donated the wines for the annual luncheon.

From left: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory senior fellow Sarah Diermeier; CSHL President and CEO Bruce Stillman; Women’s Partnership for Science Luncheon honoree and honorary director of the CSHL Association Freddie Staller.

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health Heart Disease: A Two-Part Series By Keith M. Oshan, M.D. info@longislandergroup.com

My first article on heart disease discussed coronary artery disease. This time, the topic will be congestive heart failure and a basic explanation of the valves in the heart and how they can malfunction. CHF happens when the heart can no longer effectively pump blood. Some causes of this can be CAD or high blood pressure. This occurs because these conditions leave the heart too weak or too stiff to function properly. There are some things a person suffering from CHF can do to improve their quality of life, such as decreasing salt intake, starting a gradual exercise program, managing stress and losing weight. Unfortunately, not all causes of CHF respond to treatment, but I’ll

touch more on that later. The best way to prevent CHF is to control things that cause it, such as CAD, HBP, diabetes or obesity. CHF may be chronic, or have a very sudden, abrupt onset. Symptoms and signs may include some combination of shortness of breath when exerting oneself or lying down; fatigue or weakness; swelling of legs, ankles or feet; irregular, rapid heartbeat; reduced ability to exercise; and a persistent cough or wheezing with white or pinkish phlegm. If you have chronic CHF and some of the above symptoms get markedly worse seek immediate help. The heart can become stiff and fail without becoming weak. This is best demonstrated by heart failure caused by HBP. As the heart is asked to pump harder and harder against an increased resistance, at some point the muscle loses its ability to contract effectively and this results in failure. Heart failure

can either be left-sided or right-sided. Usually both sides of the heart fail. Major causes include HBP, CAD, a heart attack, damaged heart valves and damage to the muscle itself, which is called cardiomyopathy and can be caused by some diseases, infections, alcohol abuse and toxic drugs like cocaine or chemotherapy. In addition, there are congenital causes and conditions, such as diabetes, HIV, elevated and depressed thyroid function, an abnormal buildup of protein or iron, and sleep apnea. Smoking and obesity are contributing factors that cause diseases or conditions that can bring on heart failure. Complications that can occur with heart failure are related to the cause and severity of the failure. Kidney damage and even failure can occur because, as blood flow backs up in the kidneys, they lose the ability to function properly. Since the pressure within the heart itself rises, this puts a larger workload

on the heart valves and can causes them to malfunction. Irregular heart rhythms can also happen with heart failure. The liver, like kidneys, can be damaged by the backup of blood that causes increased pressure in the liver and scarring. Some people’s heart failure and symptoms can be improved with medication and lifestyle changes. Others, however, with severe and untreatable failure may need a transplant or a left ventricular assist device. The heart valves are like little doors that open and close and allow blood to flow in one direction only. The most important valves in the heart are the aortic valve and the mitral valve. There are other valves in the heart, but they are much less involved in malfunctions. There are two types of problems that affect the function of these valves: stenosis, during which blood flow is decreased; and regurgitation, during (Continued on page 9)

University Helping Build Haiti Village Stony Brook University is one of the 10 State University of New York campuses and five nonprofits establishing a sustainable village and learning community in Akayè, Haiti. The project is being supported by an $800,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Stony Brook University is the lead campus for the health sciences component of the initiative. Integrating the faculty and student expertise of each of the SUNY campuses, the Sustainable Village & Learning Community project will develop educational, economic and social programs, resources, and other needed services on 40 acres of land donated by a Nassau Community College professor emeritus. The Office of Global Medical Education in the Stony Brook University School of Medicine assembled faculty to coordinate with other experts involved in the project to create the health sciences priorities. They began with a needs assessment for the village this past summer. The five nonprofits partnering on the project are: African Methodist Episcopal Church Service and Development Agency, Effort Commun Pour Le Developpement de L’Arcahaie, Haiti Development Institute, Hope on a String

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which more blood flows back into the right or left ventricles and less flows out to the body. The fraction of blood being pumped out of the heart should be at least 50 percent. Multiple causes of valve problems are congenital defects, infections, mechanical and IV drug abuse. Valves can be surgically replaced, but it can be a risky procedure in very sick patients. One great advancement with aortic valve replacement is transluminal aortic valve replacement, a procedure that can be done through an artery leading back to the aortic valve and removing and replacing it with a new one. It has allowed desperately ill patients a chance to lead very normal lives. Keith M. Oshan, M.D., is a graduate of Louisiana School of Medicine. He has worked as a staff anesthesiologist at Winthrop University Hospital and, most recently, North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.

and YouthBuild International. Christina Pardo Maxis, MD, MPH, an assistant professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology at Stony Brook Medicine and the SUNY lead for the SLVC Health Working Group is a first generation HaitianAmerican. She said “the goal is to attain equity and establish opportunities for the community of Akayè through coordinated development efforts. The aim is to

achieve a model of sustained capacity through a program in reciprocal learning called ‘Learning through Development.’” Pardo Maxis has gone to Haiti numerous times to work in research and clinical capacities. Most recently she has been involved in the medical education and training of physicians in Haiti in order to expand their skills, knowledge and clinical capabilities.

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Let’s Get Spooky By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Fall is officially here, and Halloween hysteria is growing around Huntington. It is the time of year when night falls a little earlier, and the evening chill might just make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on edge. If you are looking for a fright this fall, here are a few haunted houses that certain to scare Halloween enthusiasts of every age. The Lombardi Spooktacular 9 Zoranne Drive, East Northport Facebook.com/lombardispooktacular The Lombardi Spooktacular is back this year after taking a year off in 2016. The residential haunted house is combined with a street haunt that offers excitement to visitors in their cars as they wait to enter the haunted house. The frightening experience is recommended for ages six and up, and all donations raised at the haunted house go to char-

ity. The spooktacular is scheduled for Halloween night, but visitors are advised to visit the Lombardi Spooktacular on Facebook for updated schedules. Manor Farm Haunted Trail Nights 210 Manor Road, Huntington Manorfarmhauntedtrailnights.webs.com 516-938-6152 The Manor Farm Haunted Trail is a half-mile of wooded and uneven terrain that visitors must navigate while being haunted by witches and their stories. The $10 ticket for the haunted trail goes towards the operation of the non-profit educational programs that Rich Brundige and the Starflower Experience run at the farm. The farm also has a notso-spooky trail that kids can experience during the daytime. For $15 a person, visitors to Manor Farm will have to face their fears and work together in a room escape. A calendar of events and times can be found at the Manor Farm Haunted Trail Nights website.

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Volunteers from the Manor Farm Haunted Trail celebrate a successful night of scaring visitors at the farm. Restless Souls Haunted House Complex 301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station Restlesssoulsli.com 631-319-9662 For the seventh year the Restless Souls Haunted House Complex is a charity haunt that benefits the West Hills United Methodist Church. An entirely volunteer staff provides scares to terrify anyone who dares to enter one of the complex’s four unique features. Enter if you dare the shake of the crazed lunatic Old Man Daniels or the second 3D indoor feature KlownKatraz. The escape room forces visitors to use their brains, and the Dark Colony is an outdoor trail near the site of an actual cemetery. A combination ticket for all the attractions can be purchased at the ticket booth for $27 from 6-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 5-9 p.m. on Sundays.

Schmitt’s Farm Haunted House 26 Pinelawn Road, Melville Schmittsfarmhaunt.com 631-271-3276 Schmitt’s Farm Haunted House features two haunted attractions: a haunted mansion and a haunted corn trail. Both the cornfield and the mansion feature live actors to provide scares. In the haunted mansion guests will encounter Benjamin who is constantly trying to negotiate his freedom from the deranged Dr. Valner, and those who venture into the cornfield will have to escape from Dr. Valner’s daughter Sophia. Tickets for the Schmitt’s Farm Haunted House are available online. A combination ticket for the haunted mansion and the haunted corn trail is $34, while a ticket for the haunted mansion is $23 and the haunted corn trail is $13.

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It’s Nearly Time To Dine, Huntington Ninth annual Fall Restaurant Week kicks off Sunday, Oct. 8 Long Islander News photos/archives

Babalu chef and owner Alan Gotay is gearing up for his first Dine Huntington Restaurant Week.

Twenty eight restaurants and counting have signed on for the ninth annual edition of Fall Dine Huntington Restaurant Week, and it’s all right around the corner. Starting Sunday, Oct. 8 and running through Sunday Oct. 15 (Saturday until 7 p.m. only), restaurants across town will be offering discounted, prixfixe, three-course meals at one of three select price points. The $20, $30 or $40 price structure is a new addition to the usual restaurant week fun, opening the doors for even more of your favorite restaurants to participate. Dine Huntington is sponsored by Long Islander News and the Hunt-

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ington Township Chamber of Commerce. The list isn’t final yet, so keep checking DineHuntington.com for updates, but you can start planning your visits by referring to the list below. Make your reservations now.

DineHuntington Restaurant Week Participating Restaurants 110 Japan 179 Walt Whitman Rd. Huntington Station 631-673-6666 110japan.com Menu price: TBA

Fado 10 New St. Huntington 631-351-1010 fadohuntington.com Menu price: TBA

IMC Restaurant & Bar 279 Main St. Huntington 631-824-6222 imcrestaurant.com Menu price: TBA

La Villini 286 Larkfield Rd. East Northport 631-261-6344 lavillini.com Menu price: TBA

Babalu 286 New York Ave. Huntington 631-683-4666 babaluny.com Menu price: TBA

Honu 363 New York Ave. Huntington 631-421-6900 honukitchen.com Menu price: $30

Jewel 400 Broadhollow Rd Melville 631-755-5777 jewelrestaurantli.com Menu price: TBA

Mac’s Steakhouse 12 Gerard St. Huntington 631-549-5300 macssteakhouse.com Menu price: TBA

Bistro Cassis 55B Wall St. Huntington 631-421-4122 bistrocassis.com Menu price: TBA

Hikudo 329 Main St. Huntington 631-421-4729 hikudo.com Menu price: TBA

Jonathan’s Ristorante 15 Wall St. Huntington 631-549-0055 jonathansristorante.com Menu price: $40

Milito’s 315 Walt Whitman Rd. Huntington Station 631-824-6774 emiliosrestaurant110.com Menu price: TBA

Plates 4 Wall St. Huntington 631-271-2210 platesrestaurant.com Menu price: TBA

Seven Quarts Tavern 688 Fort Salonga Rd. Northport 631-757-2000 sevenquartstavern.com Menu price: TBA

Black & Blue 65 Wall St. Huntington 631-385-9255 blackandbluehuntington.com Menu price: TBA

Hush Bistro 46 Gerard St. Huntington 631-824-6350 reststarinc.com/hush-bistro Menu price: TBA

KuraBarn 479 New York Ave., Huntington 631-673-0060 kurabarn.com Menu price: TBA

Mill Pond House 437 E Main St. Centerport 631-261-7663 millpondrestaurant.com Menu price: $30

Porto Fino 395 New York Ave., Huntington 631-673-1200 portofinohuntington.com Menu price: TBA

Spice Village 281 Main St. Huntington 631-271-9700 spicevillagegrill.com Menu price: TBA

Brio Tuscan Grille 160 Walt Whitman Rd. Huntington Station 631-479-3816 brioitalian.com Menu price: TBA

Osteria Da Nino 292 Main St. Huntington 631-425-0820 osteriadanino.com Menu price: TBA

Red 417 New York Ave. Huntington 631-673-0304 redrestaurant.com Menu price: TBA

Ting 92 E Main St. Huntington 631-425-7788 tingrestaurant.com Menu price: $30

Café Buenos Aires 23 Wall St. Huntington 631-603-3600 cafebuenosaires.net Menu price: TBA

Piccola Bussola 970 W Jericho Tpke. Huntington 631-692-6300 piccolabussolarestaurant.com Menu price: TBA

The Ritz Cafe 44 Woodbine Ave. Northport 631-754-6348 ritzcafenorthport.com Menu price: $30

Tutto Pazzo 84 New York Ave. Huntington 631-271-2253 tuttopazzo.com Menu price: TBA

Warm apple crisp on the menu at Mill Pond House.

The Agnolotti di Zucca is on the restaurant week menu for Jonathan’s Ristorante.

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

Cause Cafe has reopened in Fort Salonga and now serves wine and craft beer alongside its new “Tropical Fusion” menu. CAFE RETURNS: The Cause Cafe in Fort Salonga is back and it’s returned with a new “Tropical Fusion” menu featuring regionally sourced produce, Long Island wine and locally brewed craft beer. The new menu includes a variety of tacos, including Jamaican chicken and Caribbean pork; and salads like Tropical Island and Caribbean. The restaurant, which supports individuals with special needs and offers employment opportunities to young people with developmental disabilities, is owned by Stacey Wohl, who has two children on the autism spectrum. After reopening last Friday, the cafe will now be open six days a week for lunch and dinner. Lunch starts at 11 a.m.; happy hour at 4:30 p.m; and dinner at 6 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday. There will also be brunch served on Saturdays starting at 11 a.m., and then dinner at the usual time. On Sundays, brunch is offered all day starting at 11 a.m. The 1014 Fort Salonga Road restaurant also offers take-out all day long. “We are coming back to our roots and our true purpose with the return of Cause Café. The mission of the restaurant and Cause Bakes has been a driving force in my life,” said Stacey Wohl. “As a mother of two special needs individuals I am concerned about their futures and I want to raise awareness about the needs and opportunities that exist for young people on the autism spectrum.” For more info, or to see the menu, visit Causecafe.net.

PUMPKIN EVERYTHING: Mission Nutrition is now serving up pumpkin pie smoothie at its 307 Main St. location in Huntington village. The newly-opened nutrition shop offers a variety of lifestyle products alongside its smoothie bar. For more info, call 631-923-2516. As for those who prefer hoppy drinks over smoothies, Brew Cheese in Northport has you covered. The beer and cheese shop at 40 Woodbine Ave. is serving up several pumpkin beers this fall season. To keep up with the shop’s beer selection, log on to Facebook.com/brewcheesenorthport.

15 Wall Street • Huntington • 631-549-0055 jonathansristorante.com

12 Gerard Street, Huntington (631) 549-5300 macssteakhouse.com Elegant locale for steaks, sushi & weekend brunch, with patio & seasonal tiki bar overlooking pond 437 E Main St, Centerport • 631-261-7663 millpondrestaurant.com

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Long Island Fall Festival ‘Field of Honor’ Exemplifies Huntington’s Giving Spirit By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Hundreds of flags adorn the front lawn of Huntington Town Hall, marking the continuation of a philanthropic tradition to honor the town’s veterans. The Kiwanis Club of Huntington sponsors the patriotic “Field of Honor”, which has marked the beginning of fall in Huntington for eight years. Individual flags in the display can be purchased for $35 each and are usually dedicated to a past or presently serving veteran, according to the Chairman of the Field of Honor Committee for the Kiwanis Club Dr. Daniel Picard. The flags are raised around Sept. 11, and they come down around Dec. 7 to commemorate the anniversaries of 9/11 and Pearl Harbor. The flags are returned to those who purchase them during a Jan. 8 ceremony at Honu in Huntington. The money raised by the Hunting(Continued on page B15)

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Hundreds of flags surround Huntington Veterans Plaza on the front lawn of town hall.

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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

The Order Sons of Italy in America is gearing up to celebrate its 112th anniversary in Huntington with its annual Long Island Columbus Day Parade, where residents can take in the colors of green, white and red, authentic Italian costumes, and witness the musical talents of high school marching bands. The parade will bring Italian American pride to the Town of Huntington, and will take place on Sunday, Oct. 8, during the weekend of the annual Long Island Fall Festival celebration at Heckscher Park. Members of 24 OSIA lodges in Nassau and Suffolk will be participating in the parade, holding their banners and marching with pride. Parade Chair Keith Wilson, who has been organizing the event for 6 years, said the parade has been going on for 20 years. “We’re looking forward to a nice

turnout this year,” Wilson said. “We’re going to have a nice day.” Wilson said it’s important to continue the parade to keep traditions alive. He added, “We want to respect our founder who discovered America and to make sure the legacy continues.” Kicking off at 12 noon, the 1.5-mile parade route will be held on Main Street in Huntington village, starting at the intersection of Park Avenue and West Main Street and continues to West Neck Road and West Main Street. Several high school marching bands are sure to entertain the crowd with its musical performances. Participating bands include, East Meadow High School, W.T. Clarke High School, Kings Park High School, Walt Whitman High School, Islip High School, Deer Park High School and more. Grand Marshals for the parade will be Robert Fonti, Suffolk County legislative liaison, and America’s Got Talent singing sensation Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti. Wilson said it’s exciting to have

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Columbus Day Parade Celebrates Italian American Pride

Main Street in Huntington village will be covered in the colors green, white and red on Oct. 8 for the Annual Long Island Columbus Day Parade. Valentinetti, who will be singing the National Anthem, and Fonti as the Grand Marshals this year. He added that Fonti helped the OSIA facilitate the parade for a number of years. “He’s done a great job and deserves the recognition as the Grand Marshal.” There will also be two special guests, Lou Kron, owner of Madison

Steak House in Hauppauge, and Christopher Columbus himself, portrayed by Lou Gallo, chairman of the state Commission of Social Justice. The parade is hosted by the Town if Huntington, Supervisor Frank Petrone, OSIA State President Robert M. Ferrito and the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce.

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Where The Vendors At? Can’t seem to track down your favorite vendor? Use the list below to see where they are at this year’s Long Island Fall Festival, whether it be on Prime Avenue or Madison Street (where each spot is labeled numerically) or inside Heckscher Park. Prime Avenue Vendors Newsday Sponsor League for Animal Protection of Huntington Pecks of Maine Custom Critters Community Pet Shop Nikhi New York Satsang Society, Inc. A2ZLoungewear Jillery Jewels Paperdoll Vintage TBD ArtWear By Michelle Rebecca Dolber / R.E.D. Groovy Chick Jewelry Art in the Garage Huntington Detachment 792 Marine Corps League Monili Moda/ Art in Soul Designs Buckabee Honey Pagio Jewelry Designs Watch Me Scents 4 My Soul College Candy & Gift HDH Davidson Jam Dance Vintage Camper Huntington Public Library Cloversisters Chez Hedwige Energy Haus Inc. Royal Cuteness Sherwin Williams Cartr Images Laura Allison Designs Tupperware / Genesis Ent The Vitaminn Shoppe Sweetpea and Gypsys Mr. Marker On Da Loose TBD Family Service League/Senior Net The Salt & Sea Crushed Olive, The Cristina Music Studio JCTC All Natural Simple Pleasures Alure Home Improvement Bead Dazzled Glass Creations Contemporary Headwear Marcellino NY Tumeric- Essential Equipment and Supplies Kitchen Magic Aline Tresasures Verizon Sponsor

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TBD TBD Pet Tri State Wired Designs NY NALU Dry Goods Native American Handcrafts American Legion Greenlawn Post 1244 Coldwell Banker FETCH Limmer Designs State Farm- Bob Shumacher Fabulous Fashions By Sheri Zwanger Pesiri Gathering of Light Interspiritual Fellowship Wyndham Resorts Salt Water Long Island Greenhome Solutions Kostume Klassics David Lerner Huntington Republican Committee Wild Gypsy Soap Douglas Elliman Real Estate Interthread Embroidery Bon Bons Chocolatier Sew Cute Craft Unitarian Church Flaire Accessories Hope for Youth Newsday

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Madison Street TBD Suite Pieces I Lost My Dog LLC Nordic Lodge Pam Sells Lipsense Peaceramics TBD Huntington Town Democratic Committee East End Foodies/Seven Barrels Wild Henna Southhampton Soap State of New York Comptroller's OfficeUnclaimed Funds Cinema Arts Centre Barrier Beach Fish Work Co. / Fish The Island Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc. Five Towns College Rosie's Vintage Camp Alvernia LulaRoe-Erica Lauren Konscious Kids Mount Sinai Doctors Long Island

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Ooh La La Boutiques 118 Xaboo 119 Strands By Stacy 120 The Coaster Mill 121 Kristiana Parn Art 122 Lucky To Live Here Realty 123 Vulcan Basement Waterproofing and Stone Flooring 124 Fred Astaire Dance Studio 125 My Human 'N' Me, Inc. 126 Silver Jewelry & More 127 Temple Beth El 128 GCH Designs and Services 129 VERIZON SPONSOR 130 Homestead Window Treatments 131 Girl Scouts 132 E. Conte Designs 133 Renewal By Andersen 134 NYU Langone Huntington Medical Group, P.C. 135 You Are Here Studios- NO EMAIL 136 American Legion Riders Greenlawn Post 1244 137 ICE CREAM 139 QU CHUN- NY Scarf World. Inc. 140 /141 Signature Premier Properties 142 Live on NY 143 Terra Nut 144 Tranquil Bliss 145 TBD 146 Huntington Youth Bureau - Drug and Alcohol Counseling Center 147 Blanca Males 148 Medical Arts Radiology 149 NY Lottery 150 Red Gems- Sat, street Monday Park 151 Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner 152 Holy Schmitts Horseradish 153 Indigenous World 154 Huntington Youth Bureau Project Excel 155 Teacher's Federal Credit Union 156 Adelaide Skinner 157 Natural Hounds 158 League of Women Voters of Huntington 159 F45 Training Dix Hills 160 MoodSnaps Costume Jewelry 161 Handcrafted By Michelle 162 Huntington Youth Bureau Project Sanctuary 163 Plaids and Patches 164 American AWS Corps 165 Gutter Helmet West Babylon 166 Craft Sandy and Maria Wireless 167 R&L Plaster and Sports 168 TBD 169 TBD 170 TBD 171

Power Home Remodeling Group TBD NY State of Health (may not show) TBD Long Island Blood Services

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Vendors In The Park/ Carnival Angelo L. Buonomo, CPA Park Animal Instinct Park Atomic Tae Kwon Do Park Best Hot Tubs Park Blanca Males Park Chabad of Huntington Township Park Chip'n Dipped Park Chris Gates Taekwondo Health Center Park Cutco Cutlery Park Daniel Gale Agency Park Freedom Landscapping Park GBT Construction Corp dba Deck and Patio Company Park General Needs Park Huntington Jewish Center Park Huntington YMCA Park Island Chimney Service Park Kasmir Valley Park Kiwanis Club of Huntington Park Laffey Real Estate Park Leaf Filter North of New York, Inc. Park Lighthouse Park Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center, Inc Park LuLaRoe Park Mama Kilack Park Maximum K9 Service Park Merrill Lynch Park My Own T-Shirts/ Two Brothers Printing Park New York Life - S Burgdoerfer Park Newsday Park Picasso Kids 2 Park Radio Park Radio Park RADIO Park Rhineland Cutlery Park Rizzo Drucker-Allstate Insurance Park Sand Art Caterers Carnival Selective Sculptures Kitchen and Bath Park Some like it Hot and spicy Park Sound Insight Park SuNation Park Superior Shower and Bath Park Town of Huntington Park Trinty Solar Park West Hills Day Camp Park West Hills Day Camp Park Zachary's Park

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Hungry? Here’s what’s cookin at the

Long Island Fall Festival, presented by Simple Caterers Whether you’re looking to eat healthy of satisfy your sweet tooth, cravings can be met with the two international food courts at the Long Island Fall Festival. Explore a variety of food, from festival classic, to unique eats.

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WALT’S CORNER HOW EXTINCTION STARTS Sometimes, when you see me coming, our visits end before beginning. You hurry going, hurry coming, say you have no time to talk. You spin your keys and tap you foot, and I’m afraid. How can I think better, get my thoughts out faster?

Walt Whitman

Sentences with missing phrases and searched-for words don’t hook your interest. Blocked memories hide beloved faces and familiar places like overlays of fog. Inside my mind, cloudy recollections float. My nudged words fall and smear. Every ill-formed question, like charcoal held in shaking hands. Annie LaBarge Kingston, New York

International

Seafood Lovers

Bratwurst sandwiches and sauerkraut Crepes Gyros Mazzarepas and empanadas Sausage and peppers, pizza

Fish and chips, Shrimp and clams Lobster rolls

Southern Flair Ribs, pulled pork, Southern fried green tomatoes, Turkey leg Fresh lemonade

Americana Philly cheese steak, Chicken tenders, hamburgers, hot dogs French fries, sweet potato fries Top Hat fries with bacon and cheese Mozzarella steak sandwich on garlic bread Roasted corn on the cob Pickles of all verities

Sweet Tooth Apple pie & ice cream and apple crisp Ice cream, Italian ices and sundaes Fried Oreos Strawberry and banana fruit drink Brooklyn egg cream Kettle corn Zeppole Self-serve chocolate, with bananas, strawberries and marshmallow

Walt’s Corner is edited by George Wallace, former Suffolk County poet laureate. Submissions of original poetry, short stories, photographs and drawings are welcomed. Send items to Long-Islander Newspapers, 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY, 11743. All submissions become the property of Long-Islander Newspapers and cannot be returned. Call 631-427-7000 for more information.

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Ch am be r St af f Ellen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Exec. Di rector Courtney Bynoe, Assoc. Exec. Director www.huntingtonchamber .com

Welcome To The Fall Festival!

Executive Committee: Brian Yudewitz, chair Robert Scheiner, vice chair (chair, 2014-2017) Robert Bontempi, vice chair (chair, 2009-2014) Vita Scaturro, vice chair Jennifer Cassidy, treasurer Bushra Dano, secretary

Welcome to the biggest party of the year, the 24th Annual Long Island Fall Festival at Huntington celebrates local business, nonprofits and arts communities while providing a weekend of family entertainment. The Fall Festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors from across the metro area for four days of non-stop fun, including a world class carnival, international food courts and four festival stages.

Browse hundreds of vendors, enjoy a beer at the Hilltop Brewery, and meet the folks behind the organizations that make Huntington a great place to live, work and play. The Fall Festival is a collaborative effort of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County and the Huntington community. The co-chairs of the Fall Festival are Brian Yudewitz, also Chamber chairman; and Bob Bontempi, Chamber vice chairman, who has been co-chair of the festival for 24 years. Special thanks to presenting sponsor Fios by Verizon, chief festival sponsor Newsday and the corporate sponsors who make the weekend possible. A special thank you to the first responders, Huntington Community First Aid Squad and Suffolk County Police who keep everyone safe during the weekend. Ejoy the festival!

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ton branch of the international Kiwanis organization goes towards helping local residents in need. Picard said the Kiwanis Club helps organize Christmas shopping for 60 children from struggling families in Huntington, they pay for local kids to attend the Kiwanis summer camp and they work with the town’s veteran’s affairs committee to improve the resources available for vets. “We are a nonprofit; the money we raise from the flags helps fund projects for underprivileged kids,” Picard said. The Field of Honor is made possible by the spirit of giving in Huntington, according to Picard. Each flag that is donated is decorated with gold ribbons that display letters of dedication from loved ones about the veterans. Picard said, “It absolutely encourages a spirit of community and we need more of it.” Town Supervisor Frank Petrone said that it is not unusual for Huntington residents to step forward in times of need. In the recent months and weeks, the response of Huntington residents to the massive hardships created by the hurricanes in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands exemplifies their philanthropic nature. “There is fundraising that takes place by our foundations, cultural groups and religious groups to raise money for people in need; our town has a great history of doing that. I’m hearing great stories of fire departments sending supplies down to

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The Commack Fire Department was one of several local organizations and community leaders to lead efforts to collect donations for those affected by the recent string of hurricanes. Texas and other groups of residents traveling down there,” Petrone said. Many Huntington residents who find themselves in the position to help others do not let the opportunity pass them by. The town has a vast number of community organizations, 14 volunteer fire and rescue departments and clubs like the Kiwanis through which people voluntarily donate their hard-earned money and time to the community. “Whether it’s our churches or our not for profit groups, there is a tremendous spirit of giving in

this town,” Councilman Mark Cuthbertson said. “I think it’s in part because we feel so privileged; there is a lot of wealth in this town, but I think those who have a lot are cognizant of that and want to share the wealth.” Those interested in dedicating a flag in the Field of Honor can log on to Buyaflag.org. Donations for victims of hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico can be dropped off at the Huntington Opportunity Resource Center at 1264 New York Ave., Huntington from 9 a.m-5 p.m., MondayFriday.

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Get Ready To ‘Trick-Or-Treat’ Through Huntington

Last year’s parade marches down Gerard Street.

Superheroes, witches, Minions and more – including Ally-Jo and Nate Brady, above – roamed the streets of Huntington village in last year’s parade.

Ghouls, ghosts and all sorts of costume-cloaked kiddies are set to invade Huntington village this Halloween. The Town of Huntington’s annual Children’s Halloween Costume Parade, sponsored by Supervisor Frank Petrone and Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, is set to kick off at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from the Huntington Post Office on Gerard Street. Children of all ages, and their parents/guardians, are welcome to dress in costume and march through the

village to collect candy from village merchants. Those who wish to participate are asked to arrive at the post office by 4 p.m. Merchants across town are participating in the Huntington Business Improvement District’s “Safe Trickor-Treat” program, which will see them pass out candy to swarms of visiting trick-or-treaters. For more information, contact the town’s department of citizen services at 631-351-2877. -WROBLEWSKI

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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Several Elwood-John H. Glenn High School students were selected for numerous musical honors, including Alexandra Vallejos, an alto singer who was named to the NAFME AllNational Chorus, and Elizabeth Choi, a violinist selected for the NAFME All-State Orchestra. Vallejos, a senior at the high school, said she went through an audition process before she was selected. She added that she submitted a video of herself singing two songs in April and found out she was selected for the national group in August. “I was pretty shocked because I knew there were a lot of applicants,” Vallejos, 17, of Huntington, said. “Going into it, I just auditioned and hoped for the best.” Vallejos will also be attending the All-National Music Festival in Orlando, Florida from Nov. 26-29. There, she will participate in rigorous rehearsals and perform with students from around the country at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. “I expect there will be a lot of really talented musicians and singers and I’m excited to work with the staff there,” Vallejos said. “I think it’s going to be a really good experience.”

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MUSIC John Glenn Musicians Get Accolades

The seven Elwood-John H. Glenn High School students were selected for the 2017 NYSCAME All-County Music Festival are pictured, from left: Abiola Familusi; Makenzy Chaiken; Elizabeth Choi; Jason Mueller; Alexandra Vallejos; Samuel LaGrego; and Kira Williams. Vallejos plans to be ahead of the game by rehearsing the music with her chorus teacher and private voice teacher before she heads down to Orlando. Although this is Vallejos’ first time being selected for All-National, she was also All-County, All-State and All-Eastern last year. Vallejos was also selected this year as an alto singer for the NYSCAME All-County Mixed Chorus. “All-Eastern was a really good experience so I knew I wanted to take it

to the next level,” Vallejos said, regarding why she auditioned. “I thought this would be another way to build on what I know.” Choi, a junior at Glenn, also went through an audition process before she was selected for the NAFME AllState Orchestra. “I was very happy because I’ve been practicing for it for a while so it was really exciting to get the news,” Choi, 15, of Huntington, said. “I really love music and it was a very good chance for me to be part of an orches-

tra that has people from different backgrounds that I could meet and play with in the state.” In addition, Choi was also selected as a violinist for the NYSCAME AllCounty Orchestra. For her state honor, Choi will be attending and performing at the AllState Winter Conference and Music Festival in Rochester from Nov. 30Dec 3. She said she’s excited to join the experience. “I know some people that are going and they’re all very talented musicians,” she said. “It’s going to be a wonderful experience for me.” Other Glenn students who received county honors were Makenzy Chaiken, for NYSCAME All-County Women’s Choir, singing in alto; Abiola Familusi, for NYSCAME AllCounty Band, on trumpet; Samuel LaGrego, for NYSCAME All-County Mixed Chorus, singing in tenor; Jason Mueller, for NYSCAME All-County Mixed Chorus, on bass; and Kira Williams, for NYSCAME All-County Mixed Chorus, singing in soprano. All seven Glenn students selected for NYSCAME All-County, including Alexandra and Elizabeth, will take part in three intensive rehearsals that will culminate in a concert on Nov. 17 at Hauppauge High School.

L it e r a t u r e By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Huntington-based book club the Novel Characters got some firsthand insight into an author’s mind when they had dinner with Tom Starita last Wednesday night. The book club invited Starita to their meeting at Primo Piatto where they discussed his new book “Growth and Change are Highly Overrated.” The sixmember book club, made up of four women from Huntington or Northport and two from further east on the island, was formed about seven years ago by a group of friends who knew each other through sailing, according to one of the club’s members and longtime Huntington resident Rae Brock. “It was a great meeting,” Brock

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‘Novel Characters’ Club Welcomes Author

Tom Starita, third from right, author of “Growth and Change are Highly Overrated,” meets with Novel Characters book club members, from left: Sylvia Russo, Jackie McCann, Mary Jane Iannaco, Rae Brock, Steve Brancato and Joan Bernstein. said. “Not only did we all love his book, but we were so engaged in conversation with him.” The 39-year-old Starita published his second book in February of this year after nearly four years of work. “I was humbled; they picked up on

all the little things that I put into the book,” Starita said. The author said he used to work with Brock, and was more than happy to make the trip from his home in Stratford, Connecticut to Huntington when she asked him if he would dis-

cuss the book with her club. The book’s main character is a young man struggling to grow up and face his responsibilities. “I wrote the book expecting the audience to be men in their twenties and thirties, but I was impressed with the fact that this group was so receptive,” Starita said. Brock said the Novel Characters met with Starita two years ago when they discussed his first book “Two Ways to Sunday.” “Tom is very personable; He loves discussing the book and loves answering questions,” Brock said. The meeting allowed the book club to learn about Strita’s writing process and his personal relationship to the characters, an experience that Brock said the group really enjoyed.

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Huntington Businesses

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Sedoni Gallery: An Eclectic Wonderland

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Walking into Sedoni Gallery is like walking into a wonderland. The 4,000-square-foot space that’s been a New York Avenue mainstay for the past 25 years offers an array of goodies, including jewelry, home décor, clothes and more, of eclectic styles. “I was living in Oregon at the time and I never really knew the Island but the minute I drove in down the hill on Main Street I knew I wanted to live here,” Leslie Salant, owner, of Greenlawn, said. “It’s a self-contained town that had this great energy.” With an artistic background herself, Salant wanted to open a store that featured handcrafted items from artists across the country. The 304 New York Ave. gallery, which opened in September 1992, just celebrated its 25th anniversary. The space was originally a third of the size it is now, but always offered the same variety of goods. “It always offered an eclectic mix,” Salant said. “My idea for opening was about sharing my vision and my appreciation for beautifully made hand crafted items, with design, integrity and soul.” She added as the gallery has grown its collections have grown with it.

With an artistic background, Leslie Salant, owner of Sedoni Gallery, wanted to open a store that featured handcrafted items from artists across the country. “We have been selling to generations, and that’s a nice thing,” Salant said. “We’re definitely a local neighborhood store and we pride ourselves on having every price range and being a head of the trend.” The store offers anything from, jewelry, home décor, clothes, baby items, pottery, books, artwork and more. “We really are different. People say they haven’t seen a store like this in the entire country,” Salant said.

Sedoni Gallery has been open for 25 years at its 304 New York Ave. location in Huntington.

“There’s everything here under one roof and it’s all shown so beautifully.” Salant said the gallery is known for their jewelry, selling diamonds and high carat items, and brands that include Heather B. Moore, Adel Chefridi, Isha, and Miguel Ases. She added that there’s something for everyone, with price ranges from $5 to $5,000. Another popular part of the store is the baby department, offering a variety of items, such as toys, clothing, books, shoes and crib mobiles. The section also offers gift sets, which include onesies, stuffed animals, books and blankets. The gallery also offers a wedding registry, a wish list for the groom and gift-wrapping. “We do a lot of gifts,” Salant said. “A gift is a personification of your love for someone so it’s a happy thing.” With her position as the owner, Salant said she travels frequently for regional shows. “I get to travel, meet artists all over the country and connect and see beautiful work and bring it back in here

and share it with people,” she said. “I consider myself pretty lucky.” As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, Sedoni Gallery will host trunk shows featuring four artists throughout this month: Anzie on Oct. 14, Rene Escobar on Oct. 15, Dana Kellin Oct. 21, and Ray Griffiths Oct. 22. With the fall weather creeping in, the gallery will be offering hats, scarves, gloves, sweaters, jackets and more. For customers, Salant said walking in the store is an eye opener. “It’s an amazing collection of the best of everything you could possibly want or want to give and it’s affordable,” she said. “There’s no reason not to shop here.”

Sedoni Gallery 304 New York Ave., Huntington 631-547-4811 Sedonigallery.com

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s s e n i s u b Planning For A Special Needs Beneficiary By David R. Okrent, CPA, Esq. info@longislandergroup.com

This month I thought I’d like to discuss planning for a special needs beneficiary. Many people associate special needs planning for those who have a child with David R. Okrent special needs. However, this complex issue may touch all of us at some point in our life, not just those currently with special needs children. As we get older, the chance of taking care of an aging or sick family member becomes a more likely event; while the demands of this position are counter-balanced with unconditional love, it is not without its particular sacrifices and financial challenges. Getting help early on,

thoughtful planning, and timing your options is vital to both you and your loved one; if not, poor-planning can cause a lot of undue worry and stress. For those who have already have had some experience in this matter, you know it can be a highly complex mixture of making challenging care decisions, and managing limited resources. Many families try to save assets on behalf of a special needs beneficiary to provide further support, but if not coordinated properly, this can actually disqualify the beneficiary from Federal and State aid programs, including SSI and Medicaid. The primary solution is to establish a (third-party) supplemental special needs trust that can help preserve the beneficiary’s eligibility for aid programs. This type of trust typically gives a trustee full discretion to use the funds, as long as it supplements, but not supplants government benefits. This is why it is re-

Over 50 Fair Breaks Record

The eighth annual Over 50 Fair drew over 700 attendees, a record for the event. The eighth annual Over 50 Fair drew record attendance last month, when more than 80 exhibitors and 30 speakers showcased at the Huntington Hilton in Melville. Organizers said over 700 Baby Boomers, seniors and others attended the event, which featured several activities, classes and speakers like

Kimberly Sherbach, a Wantagh resident who was one of the bachelorettes on the 19th edition of ABC’s hit romance reality series, “The Bachelor,” in 2015. Meanwhile, Long Island-based nonprofit The Interfaith Nutrition Network collected over $400 in donated food.

ferred to as a supplemental needs trust. Under the claim of simplifying this for families, the recently passed “tax extenders” legislation at the end of 2014 created a new type of account for the supplemental needs of special needs (disabled) beneficiaries. But buyer beware, there are restrictions on the size of contributions, a rather “unfavorable” provision that requires Medicaid be paid back upon the death of the disabled beneficiary. This means on death of the beneficiary any money left in the account goes to reimburse Medicaid for funds paid out. It is clear that this new Section 529A will not likely replace all special needs trusts, but could be used effectively as a supplement to them, and may be an especially appealing alternative to trusts for “smaller” amounts.

All estate plans should consider not only the complexity of the estate, tax issues and estate administration issues, i.e. avoiding probate, but a study of the beneficiaries as well. Leaving assets in a trust for a beneficiary, in addition to the situation described above, can protect those assets from future estate taxes, protect them from marital problems, law suits involving the beneficiary, or simply if the beneficiary is not particularly good with assets and or money. David Okrent, Esq. has been handling elder law, estate planning and special needs matters for over 30 years. He works on policy matters as the immediate past Long Island delegate of the NYSBA\Elder Law Section. His former experience as a CPA and with the IRS gives him a unique perspective in creating estate plans. Visit Davidrokrentlaw.com or call 631-427-4600.

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s s e n i s u b ‘Plan For The Worst, Hope For The Best’ It’s time for business disaster recovery contingency planning By Mindy Wolfle info@longislandergroup.com

This month’s article features a guest writer, Michael Glasser, owner and founder of Glasser Tech LLC. Well known within the industry as a technology solutions provider, I’ve turned to him for his expertise on business disaster recovery contingency planning. “It’s the five-year anniversary. Normally an anniversary is cause for celebration. In this case, not so much. Hurricane Sandy redefined thinking with regard to the impact a disaster can have on business here on Long Island and elsewhere in the region. Recent hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, Maria… have brought the topic to the forefront again. What was once something we watched others go through, the effect a natural disaster has on business cannot be ignored. While the occurrence of such events is few and far between, we still need to ‘plan for the worst and hope for the best.’” The Plan: Ensuring continuity and survival of the business The goal of the plan is to provide a balance between the risks and the costs, both onetime and ongoing to keep the plan in place. Consider: How quickly must business functions be reestablished? How much loss (interruption) can be tolerated? What are the options? What will a recovery plan cost? Business interruption risks and reducing those risks • Internet provider outage: secure internet service from multiple providers. If one provider has an outage, the other becomes primary. • Phone provider outage: secure a second provider for phone service. Procure a VoIP phone that plugs into the internet connection; it can be used from anywhere. • Loss of power/catastrophic build-

ing failure: create a reciprocal arrangement with at least one other office to share space in an emergency. • File server: if the server is not compromised and is accessible, have your systems brought to the alternative location. If your server is compromised/not accessible, have a backup solution in place that allows for the system to be setup via the cloud, enabling users to work from anywhere with a computer and internet access. A third-party audit of the backup procedure is a great way to find some ‘peace of mind.’ “Planning for business continuity after an event is not limited to natural disasters. Businesses routinely have system failures or virus/malware/hacker attacks, triggering the need for portions of the plan to be put into effect. Something as simple as having a paper copy of staff contact information and a way that everyone knows how they will be contacted can lessen upheaval. “It’s too late after the emergency strikes and the business is affected. Every hour of downtime causes the business lost revenue and potentially significantly limiting the business’s ability to recover. It’s the exception that we find a business fully prepared. It may seem trite, but this phrase holds true: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Mindy Wolfle is the president of Neptune Marketing LLC, chief marketing officer of Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, and instructor of business writing and not-for-profit marketing in Hofstra University’s continuing education program. She is a member of Women Economic Developers of Long Island, Public Relations Professionals of Long Island, the Social Media Association and Direct Marketing Association of Long Island. Her LinkedIn profile describes her as a marketing/public relations/social media executive, writer, editor, educator, connection maker, semiotician and do-gooder.

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s s e n i s u b Buttercooky Bakery Opens By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Chef Ben Borgognone, pictured, is pictured in his newest Buttercooky Bakery location, which opened its doors in Huntington last month in the former spot of Reinwald’s Bakery.

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Although the Reinwald’s sign is still on the building, there’s a new bakery in town. Ben Borgognone, the baker behind the local Buttercooky Bakery chain,

has taken over the 495 New York Ave. space in Huntington for Richard Reinwald. The Huntington Buttercooky location is the third on Long Island. Borgognone opened the original in Floral Park in 1962, and then a second in Manhasset in 2005. “I start the day in Manhasset, then I drive down 25A to Huntington and I finish the day in Floral Park,” Borgognone said. What was Reinwald’s Bakery for 30 years made the switch to Buttercooky two weeks ago, Borgognone said. As with any change, he added, it may take some time for customers to acclimate. To help ease the transition, several familiar faces remain behind the counter. Borgognone said he is trying to keep the same staff. “We will continue to do a lot of the breads and donuts that Mr. Reinwald was famous for, but we are also trying to introduce some new European style pastries,” Borgognone said. One of his goals for the Huntington location is to grow the afternoon business to match the morning breakfast rush, he said. Adding new items like espresso and cold drinks, and adding a seating area will create the café feel that customers experience in the other Buttercooky locations, according to Borgognone. “It’s going to take some time,” he added. “By the time the holiday season gets here we should be in full swing.” The Huntington Buttercooky location is open Tuesday-Saturday, 6 a.m.8 p.m. and Sunday, 7-8 p.m. To Our Subscribe Now itter Facebook And Tw Accounts!

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The fall boutique sale at Helping Hand Rescue Mission (225 Broadway, Huntington Station) begins Thursday, Oct. 5 and runs each day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., through Saturday, Oct. 7. Shop, donate sale items, help set up or break down. Call 631-678-8250.

Music At Beau’s

Jim Treutlein will be sitting in with the 4 Amigos for John Mercurio at Beau’s Bar (54 Broadway in Greenlawn) on Thursday, Oct. 5, 7:30-10:30 p.m. For more info, call 631-269-4302.

FRIDAY

Meet Bell Hopscotch

Meet your favorite Calico Critter, Bell Hopscotch at Einstein’s Attic (79 Main St., Northport) on Friday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m.1 p.m. Call 631-261-7564 for more info.

Rummage for toys, furniture, lamps and more at United Methodist Church (1018 Pulaski Road, East Northport) on Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The rummage sale will be held inside. Call 631-261-1303 for more info.

Northport Farmers’ Market

The Northport Farmers’ Market is open each Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., through Nov. 18 in the Main Street parking lot near Northport Harbor. It’s regularly stocked with fruits, vegetables, olive oils, baked goods, seafood, wines and more. Call 631-754-3905, or visit for

Join the Suffolk IDA at its fifth annual StartUp Connect event on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m. at The Paramount (370 New York Ave., Huntington). There will be food, drinks and an opportunity to make invaluable business connections. Free event, but advanced registration is required at Bit.ly/2wZTNJ2.

Coming Out Happy Hour

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SATURDAY

Celebrate the new Lego Ninjago movie by building a Lego Ninjago Movie Green Dragon Mini Model at the East Northport Barnes & Noble (4000 E Jericho Turnpike). The model will be available to take home afterwards (while supplies last). Saturday, Oct. 7, 4 p.m. Call 631-4620208 for more info.

TUESDAY

The Campolo, Middleton & McCormick 2017 Business Breakfast Series Labor & Employment Update is Oct. 10 at the Huntington Hilton (598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville). Speakers will include Compass Workforce Solution’s founding principal, Christine Ippolito SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Registration and complementary continental breakfast is 8-8:30 a.m.; panel discussion is 8:30-10 a.m. Free. Register at Bit.ly/2wYk677.

The 2017 Long Island Fall Festival at Heckscher Park in Huntington begins Friday, Oct. 6. The free festival includes food, games, rides, music and more. It will be open 5-9 p.m. on Oct. 6; 11 a.m.9 p.m. on both Oct. 7 and Oct. 8; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Columbus Day, Oct. 9. For more info, visit Lifallfestival.com.

Lego Make & Take

open Mondays-Fridays, 12 noon-7 p.m. and Saturdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. through Oct. 31. There will be live music and family on both Oct. 21 and Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 631-427-9547 for more info.

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It’s Festival Time

On Saturday, Oct. 7, Centerport Yacht Club and The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum will host the 37th annual William K. Vanderbilt II Memorial Cup Race. Proceeds of the after-race reception in the museum’s courtyard will go directly to support the museum. The race begins at 11 a.m. in Huntington Bay and finishes in Northport Bay. There will be a regatta party at 5 p.m. Regatta entry fee is $75 for U.S. sailing members ($80 for nonmembers), and includes admission to the party for the skipper and four crew members. For more info, visit Centerport-yc.org, or email rcchair@centerport-yc.org.

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It’s Festival Time The 2017 Long Island Fall Festival at Heckscher Park in Huntington begins Friday, Oct. 6. The free festival includes food, games, rides, music and more. It will be open 5-9 p.m. on Oct. 6; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on both Oct. 7 and Oct. 8; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Columbus Day, Oct. 9. For more info, visit Lifallfestival.com. more info.

SUNDAY Columbus Day Parade

The annual Long Island Sons of Italy Columbus Day Parade hits Main Street in Huntington on Sunday, Oct. 8, 12 noon. This year’s grand marshals are Robert Fonti, Suffolk legislative liaison; and Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, the “America’s Got Talent” singing sensation. Special guest: Columbus himself (aka Lou Gallo).

Open House

The Melville Fire Department is hosting its annual open house on Sunday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at headquarters (531 Sweet Hollow Road). There will be events and demonstrations, as well as fire prevention information and plenty of giveaways. There will also be free raffles for smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers, and refreshments and snacks.

Songs About Seasons

Mezzo-soprano Leslie Valentine and pianist Christine Doré will perform a delightful program of songs about the four seasons, featuring works by Bernstein, Schubert, Quilter and Fauré; as well as

pre-1950 selections from the Great American Songbook. Sunday, Oct. 8, 4 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church (12 Prospect St., Huntington). Tickets are $20 in advance, $20 at the door (children under 12 are $10). Call 631-427-1752 or email music@stjohnshuntington.org for more info.

Greenlawn Farmer’s & Artist Market

Fresh vegetables/fruit, baked goods, honey, Kombucha, and all other delicious items combined with handmade fine craft artisans make up the new Greenlawn Farmer’s and Artist Market, which is held every Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., through Oct. 1 at the northeast corner of Broadway and Pulaski Road.

Huntington Farmers’ Market

The Huntington Farmers Market is open each Sunday, 7 a.m.-12 noon, through Nov. 19 in the Main Street parking lot east of New York Avenue. It’s regularly stocked with fruits, vegetables, olive oils, baked goods, seafood, wines and more. Call 631-323-3653, or visit for more info.

MONDAY Hit The Pumpkin Patch

The pumpkin patch at American Legion Hall (1 Mill Dam Road, Huntington) is

The LGBT Network’s #WearTheRibbon National Coming Out Day Happy Hour Celebration is Wednesday, Oct. 11, 5:30-8 p.m. at Jewel Restaurant (400 Broad Hollow Road, Melville). Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Call 516-323-0011 or email development@lgbtnetwork.org for more info.

UPCOMING/ONGOING

St. John’s Harvest Fair

The St. John’s Church Harvest Fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the 12 Prospect St. church in Huntington. There will be holiday boutiques, a silent auction, baked goods, raffles for prizes and more. Call 631427-1752, or visit Stjohnshuntington.org, for more information.

Coalition Of Caring 5K

The Commack Coalition of Caring’s seventh annual 5K walk/run is Saturday, Oct. 28. The event begins at Commack High School (1 Scholar Lane) at 9 a.m. There will also be a free kids fun run beginning at 8:30 a.m. Those who register before midnight, Oct. 7 will receive a discounted rate of $25 and will get their name on their bib. Late registration is $30. Sign up at Elitefeats.com/?ccc5k.

Great Chefs Of Long Island

The tradition of culinary excellence known as the “Great Chefs of Long Island” features over 40 of Long Island’s top restaurants from Long Beach to the Hamptons, and it’s coming back to the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on Nov. 6, 5:30-9:30 p.m. There will also be wines, spirits, and microbrews to compliment the tasting experience. Tickets are $200 per person –there are also sponsorship and table reservation op(Continued on page 18-)

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(Continued from page 17) portunities available. Visit Fsl-li.org or call 631-470-6771 for more info.

Country Line Dancing

Country style line dancing for beginners or experts, every Monday, 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn. No partners needed. $10 per person. Info at linedancingwithlynn.com.

Do The Argentine Tango

Each Wednesday, 7-10:30 p.m. at Café Buenos Aires (23 Wall St., Huntington) is Argentine tango night. Dance, learn or just watch. Call 631-603-3600 for more info.

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.

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. • Discover the fascinating natural and man-made beauty of Myanmar, the country formerly known as Burma, on Thursday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Professional photographers Carole and Richard Witkover will give a free multimedia presentation that is open to all. Advance registration requested.

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. • Put your own artistic touch on a part of the new library building by stopping by the temporary location, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Monday, Oct. 9, to decorate a stone for the new outdoor space. A parent or caregiver must remain with children for this program. Dress to make a mess.

Deer Park Library

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. • A book sale will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • A body toning and stretching class will be held each Monday through Oct. 30, at the Melville branch. Cost for the eight classes is $32 and registration is now open. • Tweens in grades 3-6 can make ex-

Columbus Day Parade The annual Long Island Sons of Italy Columbus Day Parade hits Main Street in Huntington on Sunday, Oct. 8, 12 noon. This year’s grand marshals are Robert Fonti, Suffolk legislative liaison; and Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, the “America’s Got Talent” singing sensation. Special guest: Columbus himself (aka Lou Gallo).

pandable ghosts, spooky science and more on Friday, Oct. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Dix Hills branch. Register online.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Instructor Suzan Haeni will lead a step-by-step workshop on how to paint the perfect fall scene. She will also discuss color theory and painting techniques. There is a $20 supply fee. Workshop is Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.2 p.m. For adults.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. • Singing along to classic songs with Irv Plastock on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2-3 p.m. at the Huntington branch. Perfect for adults with caregivers, as well as anyone who enjoys singing and reminiscing. Registration required. • A beginner English class will be held each Tuesday and Thursday, 5:306:30 p.m., through Oct. 31 at the Station branch. Register online. There’s also a conversation group that meets each Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. through Oct. 31.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Teens in grades 7-12 can assist young children as they create a Halloween pendant on Thursday, Oct. 19, 3:455:45 p.m. at the Northport branch. Register online or at the library. • Stop by the East Northport branch Fri-

day, Oct. 20, 10-10:30 a.m. for drop-in story time. There will be stories, sing songs, share rhymes, and fingerplays. For families. No registration required.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. • Children 3-24 months or 2-5 years can enjoy music and fun Saturday, Oct. 14, 10-10:45 a.m. Free program incorporates fine and gross motor skill activities, nursery rhymes, books, rhythm sticks, hula hoops, dancing, hobby horses, parades and more. Registration opens Oct. 7.

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Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. Cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • The 2017 Halloween Horrorthon, an allnight showing of 35mm creature features, is set for Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 p.m. Online presale tickets are $40 for both the public and members.

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport

350 Main St., Northport. Engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • Showings of “Gypsy” continue through Oct. 29.

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. • “Passion for Fashion: of Purses & Paintings - The Gerson & Judith Leiber Collection” will be on display through Oct. 27. There will be a special recep-

tion on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2-5 p.m. ($50 per person).

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 • Richard Anello, Phyllis Baron, John Bell, Lorraine Carol, Katherine Criss, Liz Ehrlichman, Barbara Grey, Barbara V. Jones, Karen L. Kirshner, Robert Korval, Kevin Larkin, j. Lefsky, Lili Maglione, Dianne Marxe, Nicolette Pach, Gia Schifano, Cynthia Shechter, Constance Wain and Bert Winsberg will exhibit their work through Oct. 29.

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 • The fall festival fundraiser is Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and will offer fun for the whole family, including a petting zoo, live music and exhibitors. Admission is $6 for adults; $4 for children/seniors; free for members. (Continued on page 19)

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Vanderbilt Cup Regatta On Saturday, Oct. 7, Centerport Yacht Club and The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum will host the 37th annual William K. Vanderbilt II Memorial Cup Race. Proceeds of the after-race reception in the museum’s courtyard will go directly to support the museum. The race begins at 11 a.m. in Huntington Bay and finishes in Northport Bay. There will be a regatta party at 5 p.m. Regatta entry fee is $75 for U.S. sailing members ($80 for nonmembers), and includes admission to the party for the skipper and four crew members. For more info, visit Centerport-yc.org, or email rcchair@centerport-yc.org.

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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. • Exploration Day for Columbus Day: Did you know whalers were world explorers? Stop by self-serve stations Monday, Oct. 9, 1-3 p.m. to make multicultural crafts inspired by global journeys. For all ages.

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. • “Obsessed With Details: Museum Spaces,” a solo photography exhibition by Pamela Waldroup, will be on display through Oct. 28. Reception: Saturday, Oct. 14, 5-7 p.m.

Gallery Sixty Seven

Local artists’ studio and gallery features paintings, prints and sculptures. 67 Main St., Northport Village, 631-662-6411. Hours: Thursday/Friday: 2-7 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday: 1-6 p.m.; Gallerysixtyseven.com

Green River Gallery

117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 631-692-8188. • Ongoing exhibit of Eric Sloane oil paintings. Some new works from one of the premier Gold coast artists from the mid-20th century.

Haven Gallery

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. Havenartgallery.com • Hearts Blood, guest curated by Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, opens Sept. 16

with a reception, 6-8 p.m. and will be on display through Oct. 15

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. • “Ebb & Flow: Seascape and Shoreline Views,” an exhibition featuring dozens of paints, prints and photographs of the sea, will be on display through Nov. 12. • “The Lockhorns meet Howard Huge: Comic Cartoons by Bill & Bunny Hoest:” Oct. 6-Nov. 5. Exhibition features five dozen cartoons.

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 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. • Call to student artists: The Nightmare on Main Street Student Art Exhibit will be on display Oct. 13-Nov. 4. There will also be a costume party reception Friday, Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m., with prizes for the best costume.

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 • An apple festival with be held Sunday, Oct. 15, 12 noon-4 p.m. at the Kissam

House. There will be games, crafts music and more.

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. Northportarts.org • Three musicians from vastly different parts of the world will perform at the Northport Library (151 Laurel Ave., Northport) on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m.

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, Tuesdays-Sundays, 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. • Long Island-based artist Theresa Christensen will show her “Mother of all Shows” series of paintings featuring TV moms through Oct. 12.

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. • Neal Stuart and The Empire State – billed as “the ultimate Johnny Maestro tribute band” – will perform in the planetarium on Sunday, Oct. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-$25.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Hunting-

OCTOBER 5-11, 2017 • 19 ton Station. Summer hours: Monday-Friday, 11-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-5 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. • Walt Whitman “Personator” Darrel Blaine Ford will greet visitors in costume from 12 noon-3 p.m., Oct. 9 at the birthplace. He will offer a free storytelling performance about Whitman’s life at 1 p.m. Suitable for all ages.

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 College Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu. • Showings of “She Loves Me” are Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 21, 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 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. • First Saturday Concert: “Huntington’s Own – Three Generations: Lois Morton, Annie Mark, Kristen Maxwell” on Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • The Paramount Comedy Series Presents: Tracy Morgan, “Live on Stage 2017!” on Saturday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Tickets are $50-$70. • The Psychedelic Furs with special guest Bash & Pop will perform Saturday, Oct. 21. Tickets are $20-$69.50.

Ridotto

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

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