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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP
E D I S N I Greenlaw n MUSIC Filmmaker Old School Rap Duo Reunites After 20 Years 3
FOODIES Get A Taste Of Asia Without Leaving Village 10
BUSINESS TruMedic Wants To Take Your Stress Away 13
COMMUNITY Huntington’s Senior Center Turns 44 Years Old 15
Camps and schools spotlight for April 2018 Finding A New Job
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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Connor Beach
Scattered Thoughts
Credit Card Crook
The Green Jacket goes to… The PGA’s
but it’s also a real waste of paper. In an age first major golf tournament of 2018 sure when we have to pay a nickel of plastic bags, I would like to know how lived up to the hype as 27-year-old Patrick much waste is generated by Reed won The Masters with junk in the mailbox. a four-round score of 15 IN THE KNOW under par. For a young man WITH AUNT ROSIE Unspeakable tragedy… with no major victories My heart aches for the famunder his belt, Reed showed incredible comily and friends of those killed posure on Sunday afternoon to hold off seriFriday evening in a bus crash in Canada's ous challenges from the likes of Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler. Reed built a siz- Saskatchewan province. The bus was carryable lead going into Sunday, but I know I ing players, coaches and personnel of the doubted that the Texan would have the men- Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. Fiftal toughness to hang on to it for the most teen people were killed and 14 others were important 18 holes of his career to date. I do injured when the bus collided with a tractorfeel for Fowler though; he shot 5 under par trailer. The ages of the 10 players killed on Sunday in pursuit of his first major, but it ranged from 16-21 years old. Three coaches, wasn’t to be for the 29-year-old with eight a play-by-play radio broadcaster and team top-5 finishes in majors. Either way, it’s good statistician were also killed. I’m grieving to see another young American put his with the families and friends of all those afstamp on the sport and motivate young fected by this unspeakable tragedy. golfers around the country to get involved in Tax time… Remember, folks: next Tuesthe action. day, April 17 is Tax Day! Be sure to send in Junk in the mailbox… I can’t be the only those tax forms to Uncle Sam. If you’re not one who gets annoyed by all of the junk mail ready, make sure to file an extension. that I get in my mailbox. I have to dig through piles of flyers and letters from different wireless companies with enticing (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have deals just to find the oil bill or wedding invi- comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening tation buried underneath. I feel like a in your neck of the woods, write to me today and prospector looking for gold with a pan and a let me know the latest. To contact me, drop a line pile of mud. There should be a limit to the to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall amount of junk that companies can send Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at you. Not only is it a minor inconvenience, info@longislandergroup.com)
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK DR. FRANCESCO IANNI
‘“This is a place that is near and dear to many neighborhood families and the addition of accessibility will provide an engaging place for all children in the community.” Town, District Partner For New Playground, Page 3
An unknown person stole items from a car on MacArthur Avenue in Huntington at around 6 p.m., April 3, Suffolk police said. The suspect went into an unlocked 2013 Chevy that was parked outside a residence and stole credit cards, according to police. Police have classified the incident as fourthdegree grand larceny, and no arrests have been made.
Window Wrecked
At around 7 p.m., April 3 an unknown suspect broke into a car outside of a home on Apricot Court in Melville, according to Suffolk police. The suspect broke the window of a 2016 Honda Pilot and stole a pocket out of the car, police said. Police have classified the incident as third-degree grand larceny and criminal mischief, but no arrests have been made.
Destructive Driving
A 28-year-old Commack woman was arrested on April 3 for a hit and run accident that occurred on Wicks Road in Commack at around 2:20 p.m., March 25, Suffolk police said. The woman was driving a 2004 Hyundai when she collided with a 2014 Honda, causing damage to the vehicle, and failed to stop, according to police. The woman has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident.
Huntington Bay Burglary
An unknown suspect burglarized a home on Huntington Bay Road in Halesite at around 12 noon on April 1, Suffolk police said. The suspect broke into the residence and stole jewelry, according to police. Police have classified the incident as seconddegree burglary and are still searching for a suspect.
Reckless Robber
At around 7:21 p.m., April 4 an unknown suspect stole items from K-Mart on New York Avenue in Huntington Station, according to Suffolk police. Police said that a loss prevention employee from the store was punched while trying to stop the suspect from stealing the goods. Police have classified the incident as second-degree robbery and are still searching for a suspect.
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M U S IC SPOTLIGHT By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com
One of the most influential hip-hop duos of all time, Eric B. and Rakim, announced last year a reunion tour. For the first time in 20 years Eric B. and Rakin will perform on stage together, and the tour’s stopping in Huntington tonight. DJ Eric B., born Eric Barrier, and rapper Rakim, born William Griffin, released their first single “Eric B. is President” in 1986. Eric B. built the track on a bass line sample from blues singer Fonda Rea’s “Over Like A Fat Rat.” Rakim added
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Rappers To Take Stage Together Once Again
Eric B., left, and Rakim featured on the cover of their 1987 album “Paid in Full.”
his style of methodical lyrics, and the single became a hit. Born in Queens and Wyandanch, respectively, Eric B. and Rakim recorded their debut album “Paid in
Full” in New York City. The album reached the top 10 in the U.S. Billboard Top Hip-Hop Album charts in the summer of 1987. The album was different from the work of most hip-hop artists at the time because Rakim opted for short lyrics that he rapped with a slow flow and a blunt delivery. Well-known contemporary rappers at the time were known for shouting with high energy, while Rakim delivered his lines with a more methodical and reserved approach. In 1988 the duo released their second successful album “Follow the Leader,” which peaked at number 22 on the Billboard charts. The pair collaborated for two more albums,”Let the Rhythm Hit ‘Em” in 1990 and “Don’t Sweat the Technique” in 1992, before a legal battle
involving the two musicians and their record label MCA resulted the duo dissolving completely. The duo is credited with evolving hip-hop music in the late ’80s and early ’90s. Rakim expanded on the simple rhyme structures of early ‘80s rap, and implemented a free-rhyme style that often utilized internal rhymes as opposed to end rhymes. Eric B. is often credited with reviving the art of live turntable mixing in hip-hop records. For their musical achievements, the duo was named as finalists for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. Tonight’s show at The Paramount in Huntington village starts at 8 p.m., with doors opening an hour before. Tickets are $34.50-$64.50 and can be purchased at the box office or online at Paramountny.com.
community
Town, District Partner For New Playground
A rendering, right, depicts renovations to the Harborfields Community Playground, which, pictured above, stands behind the Harborfields Library.
By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com
A playground in the Harborfields community could soon get a facelift that would make it more accessible to children of all physical abilities. Town officials announced last week plans to reconstruct the playground in Pickle Park as part of a 10-year agreement reached last March between the town and Harborfields School District, which owns the property. The town is on tap to maintain the playground and oversee its use as a recreational community resource, and also design a new playground to replace the existing structures with equipment that can be utilized by children with physical challenges. The new playground will remain in the same location behind the Harborfields Public Library, between
Ann Street and Wyckoff Street in Greenlawn. In addition to offering new slides, riders, play panels, swings and climbers, the playground will also feature a cushioned rubberized surface, accessible swings, double-wide wheelchair ramps, a rocking element that can accommodate both wheelchairs and seated children and a new accessible walkway that connects the playground to the nearby streets. The town and Harborfields School District have agreed to each contribute half of the estimated $400,000 cost of the project. Harborfields School District Superintendent Dr. Francesco Ianni said the district is pleased with the town partnership and the improvements to the playground. “This is a place that is near and dear to many neighborhood families and the addition of accessibility will provide an engaging place for all chil-
dren in the community,” Ianni said. Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, who sponsored the town board resolution last year to take over maintenance of the park, said the town is hoping to have contracts for site preparation and equipment installation lined up by the end of next month. “I am looking forward this summer to a ribbon cutting ceremony where the town board, school board, our friends and long-standing supporters, like the Greenlawn Civic Association, can take part,” Cuthbertson said. Detailed plans of the new playground can be viewed at the lobby of Huntington Town Hall, the entry area of Harborfields School District Administration Office and the foyer of the Harborfields Public Library. Residents who wish to comment on the plans can reach out to the Huntington Planning Department in writing or by email at planning@huntingtonny.gov by May 4.
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school Photo/Office of Suffolk Legis. Tom Donnelly
Hills Soph Headed To National Symposium By Connor Beach
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A Half Hollow Hills High School East sophomore is one of only five Long Island students who have been selected as delegates for the 56th National Junior Sciences and Humanities Symposium that will take place next month in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Cassandra Ye’s biological research project earned her a trip to the symposium, sponsored by the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, which promotes original research and experimentation in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level and publicly recognizes students for outstanding achievement. Ye said she spent almost two months over the summer working on the research project that focused on hormone signaling pathways in
Lemna minor, or duckweed. “We found a hormone signaling pathway in this plant that hasn’t been known before,” Ye said. “What the signaling pathway does is it combats stress that is placed on the plant.” The heavy metal titanium dioxide was used to put the plant under stress, Ye said, and the ability of certain hormones to alleviate the stress signaled the existence of the signaling pathway. Ye’s research project was chosen as the top environmental project from over 100 submissions. That designation earned her the opportunity to join 11 other students in Long Island regional finals on Feb. 24. At the regional finals Ye was selected as one of Long Island’s five delegates. “It was surreal,” Ye said. “Honestly I didn’t expect me and my project to make it that far, and I am just grateful that I get a chance to go.” Ye said she discovered the titanium
Half Hollow Hills High School East sophomore Cassandra Ye, center, pictured with, from left, Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly; her mother Shu Song; her father Shengyi Ye; and Half Hollow Hills Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education John O’Farrell.
dioxide problem in plants through reading academic research studies. The stress-response pathway in aquatic plants could be used to alleviate the harmful effects of heavy metal pollutants on plants. Ye said she is excited to have the op-
portunity to meet other young researchers from around the county at the symposium. She said, “It will just be really interesting to see what people my age are working on, and what other possible science disciplines are out there.”
High Schoolers Cook Up Meal For Those In Need Photo/Elwood schools
The World Language Honor Society recently raised funds and cooked homemade meals for families in need at the Huntington Tri-Community Youth Agency.
A group of Elwood-John Glenn High School students has been hosting food-centric events to give back to the local community. The World Language Honor Society students host a monthly bake sale to gather funds for food that they later cook and donate to local families
in need. On March 26, the group cooked for the Huntington Tri-Community Youth Agency in Huntington Station with the direction of honor society facilitators Nicole Gendjoian and Nicole Correiaea, and teaching assistant Annie McClintock.
Students made macaroni and cheese from scratch along with cornbread, vegetables, and brownies to donate to Tri-CYA, which serves dinner for up to 300 people a day. Additionally, the students also put two meal baskets together for two specific families in need.
Cassandra Vitale, a junior at Glenn, said, “Projects like these give me motivation to do more good things for the community, These types of projects are important to build up leadership skills, but they also influence others to make a difference.”
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EDUCATION
How To Plan For Selecting A College? By Daniel Kalina info@longislandergroup.com
As you know from our past conversations, for any college-bound student, the process of choosing and applying to college encompasses many steps and necessary understandings. College acceptance at a particular school depends on how competitive a college is. “Open Admissions” schools are on one end of the spectrum where acceptance is almost guaranteed with a high school diploma. At the other extreme is the “Very Selective” school where only a small percentage of students are admitted and all other schools in-between. It is imperative that a student discuss these factors with his/her counselor, teachers and family to develop a realistic list of schools that match them. Begin planning now. Some of these steps include: • Understanding the college’s view of the admission process: During the year prior to admissions, many colleges, especially competitive schools, try to expose as many students as possible to what the college has to offer. They use extensive direct mail marketing and exhibit at college fairs. At competitive schools, of those who respond, typically about 38 percent are offered admission and it is anticipated that only one-third of those will actually attend. • How a college decides to “accept” a candidate: Although the factors each college considers in making admission decisions differ, they typically include
Ask The College Counselor grades (GPA); strength of program; application question answers and essays; major applied to; alumni relationships; counselor/teacher recommendations; activities outside the classroom; admission test results; and special talents and skills. Develop a personal profile and testing strategy with your counselor. • Understanding financial aid: Unfortunately, parents or students have no control over the policies or the financial resources of a college. The student with his/her family should consider the policies of a particular college in helping to apply. The “family contribution” is a combination of what parents and their child will be expected to contribute toward a college education and it varies from college to college. Seek the help of a financial aid professional to assist you and your family. • Selecting the “best college:” “More Selective” does not necessarily mean it is much ‘better.’ We often equate exclusivity with higher value and when it comes to colleges, that notion is unproductive. Do not overlook the special individual needs and interests you may be seeking. Your college list should match pursuits, ob-
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jectives characteristics and needs. Even though many of your peers may want to go away to college, you may just love being home and staying local. Nothing is wrong with this idea. • Selecting a major and career choices: Many high school students are troubled by the choices they face and have a problem with settling on one because the choice seems so permanent. Students are confused; on one hand they are encouraged to explore and now they have to declare a major on the application and have very little information. Seek out your counselor and explore the vast body of college majors and career information. • Vocational/technical options: Consider study beyond high school. Students in vocation/technical programs have the ability to choose academic as well as vocational opportunities beyond high school to keep their options open. Confer with your counselor and instructors to explore the many twoand four-year choices for career options and advanced study.
Use the internet for college information and resources: There is a wealth of information available to explore college, career and school information. Be sure to also check out the federal government’s website Ed.gov for data and research; education statistics; postsecondary education data; ED data express; nation’s report card; as well as the websites for The College Board and individual Schools. Explore the College Board website, Collegeboard.org, and the ACT, Act.org • Following through: Follow through by keeping in touch with teachers and guidance counselors, coaches and mentors, family members and admission counselors assigned to your geographic area. Learn about the special programs and financial aid at a particular school. Write everything down. God luck with your search and be determined to become informed. There are many wonderful choices in your world. Embrace the possibilities. Daniel Kalina is a Florida-based educational consultant.
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Creating a Personalized College List By Tony Moschella
universitycollegeadvisors@gmail.com
As high schoolers begin to investigate appropriate colleges to add to their college list, establishing a reliable and effective framework will help to guide this process. The volume of available four-year colleges is immense and can contribute to a confounding task of finding proper fit schools to focus one’s research efforts. However, by following a clear set of principles and guidelines, structuring a personalized college list is well-within each student’s reach. There are four main objectives that should remain at the forefront when surveying schools: Difficulty, Timing, Fit and Cost. Let’s examine these points individually to see how each is essential in linking colleges to student profiles. The first element in identifying appropriate colleges requires matching a school’s entry criteria with one’s personal profile. This includes locating schools where a student has a strong chance of being admitted based on their recent admissions his-
tory. In essence, comparing one’s resume (including SAT/ACT scores and GPA) with recent averages of admitted students helps to determine if a school should enter one’s “ballpark list.” Most college guide books provide entry score parameters, difficulty indicators, to help in this effort. As an Independent Educational Consultant, we have found that locating schools where a student’s test scores and GPA meet at least the midpoint scores for a given college enhances admissions chances and enables students to thrive academically should they ultimately attend. The next factor is timing. Timing refers to the preparation and gathering of all necessary documents to submit a quality application in a timely manner. Equally relevant is the timing of the application for submission: Early Decision, Early Action or Regular Decision. Once a final college list is established, there may be a single gem school that stands above all others. Early Decision, a binding contractual obligation to attend if admitted, generally offers a higher acceptance rate partly due to the enhanced applicant pool that applies early. It also signals to a college one’s commitment to attend a school if admitted. Similarly, Early Action offers an earlier review and determination if one’s application merits being re-
warded with an acceptance. Finally, most applications will fall under Regular Decision and will offer additional breathing room to submit a completed application. Fit relative to preferences involves school characteristics that meet a student’s personal criteria. Categories to determine a proper fit might include some or all the following: school size, setting location, prestige, religious affiliation, distance from home and program availability. While it is not essential to locate schools that satisfy all of the preferred features, it is vital for students to assess their personal wish list of characteristics that land within their comfort zone. With each school surveyed via website and guide book review and college visits, students can form their own model of an ideal educational setting. Matching colleges to a student’s personal profile aids in finding the proper fit. Finally cost, the anticipated expenses that occur to reach graduation. As tuition, room and board costs have accelerated, the ability to plan for and meet anticipated expenses has been challenging. The positive news is that in many cases students and their families are not paying “full freight” to attend. Colleges, both private and public, dedicate a portion of their financial resources towards meeting the obligations of their students via work
study, economic-based aid and merit grants. Recognizing the avenues for financial aid available directly from the colleges themselves eases the burden of meeting financial obligations. When opportunity arises, survey schools in which a student’s profile lands within the upper cohort of admitted students. Schools such as these generally have academic merit scholarship money that can be tapped to bring down the final costs of a college education. Utilizing the four elements of difficulty, timing, fit and cost, students are better able to target appropriate schools for investigation and to ultimately land on their personalized college list. By employing an effective strategy to explore colleges, students will find that they can create a college list that has desirable entries from top to bottom.
Tony Moschella is an independent educational consultant serving the needs of high school students engaged in the college search and admissions process. Following 32 years as a school psychologist, Tony started University College Advisors (Universitycollegeadvisors.com) to polish student profiles through college interest and major assessment, essay and interview prep, college list building, financial aid review and college admissions guidance.
Last Call For Summer Camp Registration The Town of Huntington has a range of summer camps with exciting programs that help keep kids sharp, creative and challenged over their summer. And even though the weather hasn’t cooperated just yet, the window to register is drawing to a close.
Driftwood Day Camp
105 Prospect Road, Centerport 631-261-5730 campalvernia.org
60 Main St., Huntington 631-421-4242 ymcali.org/camps/huntington
Camp Alvernia
Camp Invention
331 Mt. Misery Road, Melville 631-318-6104 driftwooddaycamp.com
Huntington YMCA Summer Day Camp Park Shore Day Camp
West Hills Day Camp
St. Anthony’s Friars Summer Camp
Usdan Summer Camp For The Arts
Fort Salonga Elementary School 39 Sunken Meadow Road, Fort Salonga campinvention.org
450 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills 631-499-8580 parkshoredaycamp.com
Birchwood Intermediate School 121Wolf Hill Road, Melville 631-692-6222 campwdaycamp.com
275Wolf Hill Road, South Huntington friarsummercamp.org
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Campers battle it out in a classic tug-of-war at West Hills Day Camp.
21 Sweet Hollow Road, Huntington 631-427-6700 westhillsdaycamp.com 185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights 631-643-7900 usdan.org
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Students Seek To Give Back With Fair In order to inform more middle school students about volunteering opportunities, Oldfield Middle School in the Harborfields Central School District held their first-ever “Volunteer Fair” on March 28. The National Junior Honor Society, which is known for being involved with volunteering in the local community, partnered with OMS’s Character Education committee to make this fair available to all Oldfield Middle School students. Participating students researched different local organizations that accepted young volunteers. After choosing a specific cause, students created informational boards to present to their peers at the fair. These National Junior Honor Society students, along with sixth-grade volunteers, acted as ambassadors for their chosen organizations, which included Birthday Wishes, a company that looks to spread joy to homeless children through birthday presents; the League of Yes, a baseball program that brings joy to those with disabilities; Happy Tails, a no-kill animal shelter, and many more. “I was inspired by how much some of these programs really do for the community,” said Becca, an eighthgrader at Oldfield Middle School. Throughout the day, every social studies class attended the fair and learned about the local organizations looking for volunteers. Each student took note of the three they’d most like to volunteer for. “Most kids don’t know how many opportunities there are to volunteer in the local community,” said social studies teacher and event facilitator Jennifer
OMS sixth-grader Gabe represented the Happy Tails Rescue at the “Volunteer Fair” on March 28.
Klein. “And we’re trying to teach them that even at a young age it’s important to do your part–to give back.”
These Oldfield Middle School students represented Elsa’s Ark Animal Rescue at the school’s first ever “Volunteer Fair” on March 28.
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THE FOODIES
Restaurant news and reviews by DineHuntington.com
Get A Taste Of Asia At T.O.A. Asian Fusion By Connor Beach
For the last two and a half years, T.O.A has been serving up a taste of Asia to hungry diners along New York Avenue in Huntington village. The restaurant’s mix of Japanese, Chinese and Thai influences gives the menu a unique flare, but “it’s the quality of our food that really sets T.O.A. apart,” said general manager Katie Moore. Moore, of Huntington, who has been managing T.O.A. for two years, said the hot Chinese-style dishes and the sushi are some of the top sellers at T.O.A., but the recent addition of poke bowls to the menu has had customers’ mouths watering. The bowls containing bite-sized pieces of raw fish are “very popular,” Moore said, and can be customized to include a variety of seafood and toppings. T.O.A. offers nightly specials four days a week, and Monday night any poke bowl is $12. The restaurant’s happy hour deals Monday through Saturday on appetizers, draft beers, wine and cocktails bring in a vibrant crowd to supplement the usual rush for lunch and dinner, Moore added. “Huntington is a great town,” Moore said. “We always have a great buzz and a fun atmosphere.” T.O.A. also operates a Farmingdale location, and plans are in the works to open a third restaurant in Sayville. For diners who would rather enjoy a taste of Asia in their own living rooms,
T.O.A. offers take-out and delivery options. Customers who order online receive 15 percent off their order. From seafood lovers to vegetarians, everyone is sure to find the perfect dish on the menu at T.O.A. Under appetizers, Lobster Tacos ($12) feature ceviche style Maine lobster, mango salsa, cilantro and jalapeno. The crunchy shell is a perfect vehicle from which to enjoy the creamy and decadent lobster filling that makes this appetizer an addicting bite. The Duck Tacos ($12) include duck breast, mixed greens, avocado and cucumber wrapped in a tortilla and topped with a honey mustard and hoisin sauce. All of the flavors of a traditional Peking duck dish are combined into a modern dish that highlights the fusion theme of the restaurant. Pineapple Fried Rice ($16 with shrimp) is fried rice with pineapple, cashews, zucchini and shrimp. The pineapple and cashew flavor shine through in this playful take on a wellknown dish. T.O.A.’s Special Poke Bowl ($12.95) features salmon, tuna, shrimp, scallops, seaweed salad, mango, onion crisps, edamame, avocado and sriracha aioli. The dish has a nice amount of spice from the sriracha that is countered well by the fresh, cooling flavors of the seafood, mango and avocado. The fish is fresh and delicately balanced in a bowl that is full different flavors and textures. From the wok, Szechuan Crispy Dry
Lobster Tacos ($12), left, above feature ceviche style Maine lobster, mango salsa, cilantro and jalapeno.
T.O.A.’s Special Poke Bowl ($12.95), above, features salmon, tuna, shrimp, scallops, seaweed salad, mango, onion crisps, edamame, avocado and sriracha aioli.
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Beef ($23) features shredded dried beef and mixed vegetables sautéed with a Szechuan sauce. The Asian flavors really come through in this stir-fry style dish. The spice from the peppers adds another dimension of flavor that compliments the Szechuan sauce. Char Grilled Chilean Sea Bass ($26)
is a marinated sea bass served with mixed vegetables and miso sake dressing. The miso glaze extenuates the char on the bass, while the moist and tender fish almost melts in your mouth. A meal at T.O.A. is not complete with a dish from the sushi bar. A Sashimi Dinner ($24) includes 18
Char Grilled Chilean Sea Bass ($26) is a marinated sea bass and vegetables with miso sake dressing.
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pieces of sashimi from the daily se-
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Duck Tacos include duck breast, mixed greens, avocado and cucumber wrapped in a tortilla with a honey mustard and hoisin sauce.
TOA
369 New York Ave., Huntington 631-673-7377 Toaasianfusion.com
General manager Katie Moore, of Huntington, said the quality of food is what sets T.O.A. apart. She’s presenting the restaurant’s artfully plated Sushi and Sashimi Combo ($30), left, which includes five pieces of sushi, 10 pieces sashimi and shrimp tempura roll.
lection of seafood specials. Fresh fish is a necessity in any sushi restaurant, and T.O.A. has plenty of it. The sashimi is a work of art from the talented sushi chefs that routinely turn out beautiful and tasty raw seafood creations. Diners with any room left after din-
ner can try the soft and sweet Tempura Fried Oreos that are topped with whipped cream and served with a bowl of vanilla iced cream. The Asian fusion dishes at T.O.A. take diners on a culinary journey across East Asia that is sure to leave you wanting more.
Tempura Fried Oreos are topped with whipped cream and served with a bowl of vanilla iced cream.
S ID E D IS H
Compiled by Andrew Wroblewski OPEN YOUR HATCH: There’s a new restaurant planned for the corner of Main and Wall streets in Huntington village. What was once Tomo Hibachi is now being converted into Hatch, a Lessing’s eatery that will purportedly specialize in brunch. Our Foodies recently spotted a “now hiring” sign in the window of the 286 Main St. space. It directed us to hatchbrunch.com, which promises the restaurant will “change the perception of typical brunch” when it opens later this spring. We’ll keep you updated.
A rendering depicts the soon-to-open Hatch at 286 Main St., Huntington.
Cuisine: Asian Fusion Atmosphere: Casual Prices: Appetizers: $7-$12; Entrees: $20-$26; Sushi: $3-$20; Sushi Entrees: $20-$55 Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; FridaySaturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
GET A TASTE: The 15th-annual Taste of Long Island culinary showcase is set for Thursday, April 19, 6:3010 p.m. Long Island restaurateurs, chefs, brewers and more will flock to The Larkfield (507 Larkfield Road, East Northport) to show off their dishes, brews, wines and more. Tickets are $75 and will be available online through April 18 at Eastnorthport.com. They’ll also be sold the night of at the door for $85.
BEER & PRETZELS: Some things are just better together, including beer and pretzels. The two will be paired Wednesday, April 18 at The Lark, which is hosting a craft beer and pretzel pairing. Four of Shipyard Brewing’s beers will be paired with four unique pretzels and dipping sauces. The flights cost $16. No reservation is required to indulge. There will also be giveaways and trivia starting at 9 p.m. The Lark is located at 93 Larkfield Road, East Northport. Call 631-2629700 for more info.
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Fired Or Let Go? Either Way, It Sucks By Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ® asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com
Whether it was your first job or one you had held for many, many years, it is still no fun losing it. Your first reaction is one of disbelief, then comes despair and eventually resolve. OK, now I have to start from the bottom. No, you do not. Think about the people you are related to, your friends, job acquaintances and the people you hang with after work. Actually you have a lot of avenues to pursue. What do I do first? Assess what you did for a job and if you liked it and if you were good or not so good. Is this a field you would like to get back into, or not so much? What areas interest you that you have qualifications for? Think also about the industry you are considering. Is it going to be around for the long term? Many years ago I had a client who owned a camera store which was well established and had been for a few generations. We had discussions about the camera field and the new digital cam-
eras which used discs rather than the developable film. We talked about the lack of innovation at Kodak and also the new phones that took darn good photos you could download straight to your computer at no cost. The writing was on the wall. The family owned camera stores were going the way of the Model “A.” Consider that many of the leading companies today were not even invented 10years ago. “The times they are a changin’ constantly.” OK, take a couple days to chill and feel sorry for yourself, then get to work finding a new job/career. Reach out to all you can think of and say you are looking for a job in the field you desire. Do you have any contacts that I can use? I have seen many people who try to climb the ladder straight up and they usually hit a snag, like someone in a position above them who is really good and will be there for a long time, or it might be a relative of the owner and you are blocked. I have suggested to countless people trying to get ahead up the corporate ladder, to think sideways sometimes. Find something you can do in the same field which might be a little different but will get you the same results of getting up
the ladder in a different way. Bottom line is you want to climb the corporate ladder and if you can get to the Promised Land faster by doing a couple little sidesteps so be it. Years ago I sold yachts for a living and did nicely, then in the ’70s along came a recession and an oil embargo. People could only get fuel on odd and even days and the lines were very long. There I sat for months behind on my mortgage, and not being able to find a buyer of fiberglass boats whose prices had gone up by 100 percent and more, and going through a divorce. What was I to do? I read an article that said what the higher paying professions were. All except one required four-to-eight years of education and a ton of money; it was wire house stock broker, which required about six months of training that the company paid the cost. Well, 39 years ago I started my training and not only do I make a nice living, but I love that I can help so many families get on the good path to comfortable retirement. There are so many possibilities out there.You now have time to look around, do some research and find a field that is right for you. Next article I will get into
A Profess ional’s Opinion some specifics you can consider and apply. Good luck and if we can be of assistance give us a call. Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP is founder and CEO of Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc. which is an independent full-service Investment and financial planning firm. In this bimonthly column he will answer your questions on the markets and investing. Ten Haagen has 39 years of experience as an investment professional. You can learn more about Ten Haagen Financial Services at Tenhaagen.com Ten Haagen is an investment advisor representative offering securities and advisory services through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member of FINRA/SIPC, and a registered investment advisor. Ten Haagen is a certified financial planner (CFP) since 1982. The Ten Haagen offices are located at 191 New York Ave., Huntington. Please feel comfortable to call and stop by for a cup of coffee and a chat. You can e-mail your questions to asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com Ten Haagen is very active in the community giving back. He is on the board of a number of nonprofits and is the liaison for the Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs, Inc. The boating council represents approximately 4,500 boating families helping to keep our waters safe and upgrading the water quality
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b u s in e s s Spotlight On
Huntington Businesses By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com
Long Islander News photos/Connor Beach
Products To Live Life Better At truMedic
Huntington village’s newest business offers a line of products that help ease the pain and stress that can make life difficult. Kings Park-based massage, electrotherapy and pain management company truMedic hosted last week the grand opening of its first retail space at 338 New York Ave. Hundreds of people moved through the new store over the course of the day to view truMedic’s range of products that include massage chairs, personal massagers, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation units and blood pressure monitors. TruMedic was created in 2014, and later in 2017 opened its 32,000square-foot headquarters in Kings Park that houses their warehouse operations, offices and showroom. Prior
TruMedic CEO Russell Izzo, second from left, and spokesman Anthony Izzo, third from right, joined last week by Town of Huntington officials and Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon cutting ceremony at their new Huntington location.
to the construction of the new retail location, truMedic established a reputation for quality products in the message and pain management industry through online sales.
Massage and pain management company truMedic opened its first retail location at 338 New York Ave., Huntington village.
“Prior to the opening of our retail store, our full line of pain relief massage units were primarily available online or through select big box retailers,” Russell Izzo, truMedic’s CEO and president, said. “Now, with our central Island location, customers from throughout Long Island can walk into our storefront and test-drive our products for themselves.” Anthony Izzo, vice-president and spokesman for truMedic, said the company’s slogan is “products to live life better,” and that’s just what they plan to offer to customers of the new Huntington location. “These are all products that you can take home and get a nice foot massage, back massage, shoulder massage, neck massage or aromatherapy,” Anthony Izzo said. “Everything you need to really create that spa-like atmosphere.” Izzo said the products at truMedic are designed for customer convenience. TruMedic allows customers to receive the treatments of a spa in the comfort of their own homes. A wide variety of customers take advantage of the relaxation and pain relief offered by the truMedic line of products. “Anyone whose athletics, that jogs or runs, and they overwork their muscles and want relief, somebody who has constant neck or back pain and everyone in between,” Izzo said. “You
can use our products for enjoyment or you can use them to help relieve painful tension.” A recent increase in name recognition and expanding sales made this the right time for a flagship retail location, Izzo said, and Huntington is the perfect location for truMedic’s first retail store because it is “a very vibrant area with an active population.” Izzo said the reactions that he sees from people who try the truMedic products make his job worthwhile. “Even when people hesitate to put on one of our products, when they do put it on they melt away. A smile just comes to their face, they feel fantastic and they are always delighted that they followed through and tried it,” Izzo said. “To hear people talk about how the products helped them get through a day or how it relieves their pain is just a real high… it’s fantastic.” Customers can try truMedic’s massage chairs and personal massagers at the Huntington location seven days a week or online at Trumedic.com.
truMedic
338 New York Ave. Huntington 888-264-1766 trumedic.com
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LONG ISLANDER NEWS • HUNTINGTON WEEKLY Ch am ber Sta ff Ellen O’Brien, Executive Director Courtney Bynoe, Associa te Executive Director Kristen LaMarca, Member Services Associate
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Brian Yudewitz, Robert Scheiner, Vice Cha Chair ir Robert Bontempi, Vice Cha (Chair, 2014-2017) ir (Chair, 2009-2014) Vita Scaturro, Vice Chair Jennifer Cassidy, Treasure r Bushra Dano, Secretary www.huntingtonchamber. com
Chamber’s Spring Showcase 2018 The Huntington Chamber of Commerce and its Membership Committee will be hosting a Spring Showcase on Thursday, April 19 from 6-8 pm. The event will be held at Westy’s Self Storage, located at 4049 Jericho Turnpike in East Northport. The showcase will highlight chamber members, giving them the opportunity to present their businesses and their services or products. The businesses attending include: Zorn’s of Bethpage, College Hunks Hauling Junk, Ami Designs, Westy’s Self Storage will host a Spring Chris Gates Tae Kwon Do, Grace Showcase in its community space on Music School and Guardian Brain April 19.
Foundation. This showcase is a wonderful opportunity for not only the participants but guests who attend to mingle and network with other businesses. Food and beverage will be provided by Westy’s Self Storage. This event is free for all chamber members and open to the public for anyone who wants to attend. Join in this fun event to learn more about businesses in the Town of Huntington, network and make connections. For more information about the Spring Showcase or to register, visit www.huntingtonchamber.com
Attention, Chamber Members Advertise your business here. Call 631-427-7000 to speak with a representative today.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Upcoming Events
FLG Lacrosse FLG Lacrosse is a Long Island based lacrosse brand. They started in 2006 with one travel lacrosse team. Today, FLG Lacrosse has grown to not only include 15 boys and girls travel teams, but includes a headquarters based out of Huntington’s Village, a summer lacrosse camp, summer leagues, numerous local clinics, recruiting showcases, tournaments, and a lacrosse magazine that covers every High School lacrosse program on Long Island. The growth of FLG can be attributed to the growth in the sport, the amazing families that make up the FLG community, and all the great people who work within their company.
FLG’s mission is to build more than just athletes. They run elite lacrosse events, teams, showcases, and training. They cover the sport. They love the sport. FLG is For the Love of the Game. FLG Lacrosse was founded on the goal to get boys and girls across Long Island to fall in love with the sport. At FLG S u m m e r lacrosse camp, a four-day summer program, campers experience a fun, creative opportunity to work on fundamentals and skills in an encouraging and positive atmosphere.
Mix and mingle with Chamber members and learn more about these participating businesses: • • • • • •
Zorn’s of Bethpage College Hunks Hauling Junk Ami Designs Chris Gates Tae Kwon Do Grace Music School Guardian Brain Foundation.
April 12, 5 p.m. Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening, Huntington Village Animal Hospital, 50 Stewart Avenue, Huntington.
The camp is split into teams with campers competing throughout the week to earn points for their team. At the end of each day, their counselors recap the team’s performance and announce the FLG Lacrosse Camper of the Day. FLG also has Premier Boys and Girls Showcases hosted at Long Island University Post, with top uncommitted High School athletes competing for and in front of college lacrosse coaches. For more information about FLG Lacrosse and their programs, visit flglacrosse.com.
April 24. 6-8 p.m. Business After Hours, The Inn at Fox Hollow, 7755 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury. May 2, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals Awards Reception. Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury. Tickets or information at huntingtonchamber.com
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Senior Center Turns 44
The Huntington Senior Center turned 44 last month. Huntington Supervisor Chad Lupinacci, back left, and Councilman Ed Smyth, sixth from left, celebrate the milestone Friday, March 23 with, from left, Manager Mary Hansen; Interim Director of Human Services and Senior Division Director Julia Frangione; Catherine Ketcham; Quetta Latimer; Tom Hasegawa; Aida Lara; Kyoko Hasegawa; and Aurelio Lara. The Town of Huntington Senior Nutrition Center first opened its doors on March 18, 1974. Its goal was to provide a nutritious meal and enjoyable activities for all town residents over the age of 60. Forty-four years later, there are two locations, nine clubs and more than 2,500 members who participate in the lunch program, activities and educational programs.
Nominees For Klaber Award Now Accepted
The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce announced last week that it is now accepting nominations for its award that’s given to those who symbolizes devotion to the community. The prestigious John Klaber Award is given to a citizen, at least 60 years of age, who has a record of distinguished and exceptional voluntary service to the community for 15 years or more and has held key leadership positions with diversified town-wide organizations. Klaber was an active member of the community until his death in 1971 at the age of 87. At that time, he was serving on the chamber’s Planning and Zoning, Human Resources, and Town and County Affairs Committees. Recent recipients of the award include Dee Thompson in 2012, Robert Scheiner in 2013 and Trudy Fitzsimmons in 2015. The award is not given every year and is only given when there is a nominee who meets the criteria. Nominations will be accepted through May 31. To nominate a candidate for the award, submit their complete resume along with a letter explaining why the person should be considered for the award to the chamber at 164 Main St., Huntington, New York 11743, or via email to ellen@huntingtonchamber.com.
“Our talented kitchen staff prepares over 375 meals per day,” Frangione said. “It would be impossible to maintain the high quality of service we have achieved without the support of the town’s officials, the work of devoted staff and volunteers, and our superb seniors who are the pulse of our center.”
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Spring Job Fair
Calendar
Civics Meeting
Bring a resume to the spring job fair at the Huntington Opportunity Resource Center (1264-1268 New York Ave., Huntington Station), Thursday, April 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For info, call 631-3852305 or email HuntingtonORC@HuntingtonNY.gov.
Become A Leader
Leadership Huntington is opening its application process for the class of 2019 with a event at LaunchPad Huntington (315 Main St., second floor) on Thursday, April 12, 6-8 p.m. The organization is made up of those who are active in the business community and/or who exhibit a desire to make positive contributions to the community. There will be guest speakers. Free. Visit Leadershiphuntington.org for more info.
U P C O MI N G / O N G O I N G Pet Food Drive
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (DHuntington Station) and Long Island Cares are hosting a pet food drive for Baxter’s Pet Pantry now through the end of April. Donations of pet food and/or supplies can be dropped off at the legislator’s 130 W Jericho Turnpike office in Huntington Station. For more info, call 631-854-4433.
Crossing Over
American television personality, author and psychic medium John Edwards is bringing his “Crossing Over” tour to the Huntington Hilton (598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville) on Thursday, April 12, 7-9 p.m. For more info, visit johnedward.net.
F R I D AY One-Act Play Festival
The ninth-annual Northport One-Act Play Festival begins Friday, April 13 and continues through Sunday, April 15. There will be two programs, “A Fork In The Road” and “Life, Death And Beyond,” performances of which will run throughout the weekend. Hosted at the playhouse at St. Paul’s (270 Main St., Northport). For tickets and more info, visit Northportplays.com.
Paint Nite
Bertucci’s (881 Walt Whitman Road, Melville) will host a paint nite on Friday, April 13, 7 p.m. featuring painting Desert Starry Lone Tree. Cost is $45. Visit Bit.ly/2EjXtZL for tickets.
S A T U R DA Y Choral Society Performance
Huntington Choral Society performs April 14, 8 p.m. at Huntington High School (188 Oakwood Road, Huntington). Two masterpiece choral masses, Haydn’s Paukenmesse (Mass in Time of War) and Mozart’s Requiem, will be presented with a full orchestra and guest soloists. For more info, visit Huntingtonchoralsociety.org.
Classic Car Show
East to West Classic Cars hosts its Hope For The Warriors classic car show and fundraiser at Miller’s Ale House (88 Veterans Highway, Commack) on Saturday, April 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The show feature rare cars from East to West Classic Cars and Long Island Mopar. Proceeds support Hope For The Warriors and its variety of programs. Day of show registration is $15 with free gift bags for first 100 cars. There will be live music, raffles and WBAB 102.3 on site.
Boating Safety Courses
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is hosting
The newly-formed South HuntingtonHuntington Station Civic Association will host its second meeting on Wednesday, April 18, 7 p.m. at the South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station). Concerned members of South Huntington and Huntington Station hamlets of all race, religion, political affiliations, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, etc. are invited. Email info@shhscivic.org for more info.
Splashes Of Hope Paint Night
Classic Car Show East to West Classic Cars will hosts its third annual Hope For The Warriors classic car show and fundraiser at Miller’s Ale House (88 Veterans Highway, Commack) on Saturday, April 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Show will feature rare cars from East to West Classic Cars and Long Island Mopar. All proceeds will support Hope For The Warriors and its variety of programs. Day of registration is $15 with free gift bags for the first 100 cars. There will be live music, raffles and WBAB 102.3 on site. three boating courses over the next three months. Each course is held on a Saturday and runs 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The first course is April 14 at Huntington Public Library (338 Main St., Huntington); second is May 5 at Northport Library (151 Laurel Ave., Northport); and third is June 2 at Halesite Fire Department (1 New York Ave., Halesite). Courses meet certificate requirements for those born after May 1, 1996, and for those on personal watercraft. Cost is $40 per person (kids under 12 free if sharing book with adult). Email auxilarypal@hotmail.com for more info.
SUNDAY ‘Ferjo’ Art Gallery
A collection of artworks by worldrenowned and museum-based artist “Ferjo” will be on exhibition and available for acquisition at LaMantia Gallery (127 Main St., Northport) next month. The exhibition previews April 15 and there will be artist appearances on Friday, April 20, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, April 21, 3-8 p.m. RSVP suggested to 631-754-8414 or info@lamantiagallery.com.
Jewish Meditation
Jewish meditation is for the mind, body and soul, connecting the soul to a higher spiritual source and helping the body relax and destress, promoting healing. Melissa Kurtz, a certified mindful meditation teacher through the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, will lead classes at 10 a.m., Sunday, April 15 and 11 a.m., Sunday, May 6 at Dix Hills Jewish Center (555
Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills). RSVP to socialaction@dhjc.org or 631-499-6644.
Classical Music Concert
The Long Island Choral Society presents “Carmina Burana” by Carl Orff and the winners of the Young Artist Competition, followed by an organ viewing, on Sunday, April 15, 4 p.m. at the St. Anthony’s High School chapel (275 Wolf Hill Road, South Huntington). Tickets are $10/youth, $20 adult. Visit LICS.org or call 516-580-1777 for more info.
MONDAY Long Island Career Fair
Coast-to-Coast Career Fairs will host a Long Island Career Fair at Four Points Sheraton (333 South Service Road, Plainview) on Monday, April 16, 11 a.m.2 p.m. Job seekers can upload their resume and register for the free-to-attend fair at coastcoastcareerfairs.com.
TUESD AY Breaking Barriers
Do you have a criminal conviction? Are convictions preventing you from obtaining employment? Huntington Opportunity Resource Center (1264-1268 New York Ave., Huntington Station) will host representitives of the Breaking Barriers Pro Bono Project who can help you apply for Certificates of Relief from Disabilities or Certificates of Good Conduct, Tuesday, April 17, 6 p.m. Call 631-385-2305 for more info.
Join Splashes of Hope for a night of painting, refreshments, and live music at Coindre Hall (101 Browns Road, Huntington) on Thursday, April 19, 7-9 p.m. Attendees can put in their brush strokes to paint a customized mural to be installed within a local hospital. Registration is $50. Visit Splashesofhope.org or call 631-424-8230 for more info.
Yarn Crawl
The fourth annual Long Island Yarn Crawl will stop in Huntington the weekend of April 19-22. Over the four-day crawl, yarn crafters – knitters, crocheters, weavers and spinners – are invited to participate in a self-guided tour of Long Island’s yarn shops, including The Knitting Garden (49 Green St., Huntington). For the full list of participating shops and more info, visit Longislandyarncrawl.com.
Bob Westcott, Jim Frazzitta In Concert
Musicians Bob Westcott and Jim Frazzitta will perform a super-charged concert of epic proportions on Saturday, April 21 at Huntington village’s historic Conklin Barn (2 High St., Huntington). To honor an age old folk tradition, the pair will also host an open mic at the start of the show. All performers are welcome. Tickets are $10 at the door and include refreshments. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Open mic begins at 8 p.m. For more information, call 631-368-1920.
‘Annie’ Comes To Town
Temple Beth El and Chutzpah Repertory Theatre will celebrate their 20th year of musicals with performances of “Annie” on Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m., beginning April 21 and continuing through April 29. Tickets start at $10 and are all reserved seating, with handicapped available upon request. Temple is located at 660 Park Ave., Huntington. Call 631-421-5835 ext. 200 for more info. (Continued on next page)
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‘Ferjo’ Art Gallery
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.
A collection of artworks by world-renowned and museumbased artist “Ferjo” will be on exhibition and available for acquisition at LaMantia Gallery (127 Main St., Northport) next month. The exhibition previews April 15 and there will be artist appearances on Friday, April 20, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, April 21, 3-8 p.m. RSVP suggested to 631754-8414 or info@lamantiagallery.com.
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.
Bingo!
Gather of Light Interspiritual Fellowship is hosting a Bingo fundraiser each Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at 585 Broadhollow Road, Melville. Call 631-905-5688 for more info.
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.
L I BR AR IE S
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. • A new discovery program during which children can participate in activities that will teach them all about STEM/STEAM will be held Monday, April 30, 11 a.m. For ages 2-5 with an adult.
Commack Public Library
18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. Commackpubliclibrary.org. • Combine your haiku with a painting, or sketch your own, during a class on Thursday, April 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. All materials provided.
Deer Park Library
44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org. • There will be an Earth Day celebration on Friday, April 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Elwood Public Library
1929 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. • Paint a birdhouse to hang in your backyard during a program on Thursday, April 26, 7 p.m.
Half Hollow Hills Community Library
Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • Newborns to age 36 months can have fun with rhymes, song, and fingerplays while developing language skills as they hear patterns in words at the Melville branch on Friday, April 20, 1111:30 a.m. • Award-winning real estate writer Richard Murdocco will discuss Long Island’s development issues as they apply to the next generation during a seminar on Tuesday, April 17, 7 p.m. at the Dix Hills branch.
Harborfields Public Library
31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • There will be a teen movie outing to see “Avengers: Infinity War” at the Elwood Cinemas on Friday, April 27, 4:30-6:45 p.m. Permission slips are required. Admission is free and includes free popcorn, pizza and a soft drink.
Huntington Public Library
Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. • Discover new watercolor techniques with artist Jan Guarino on Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. through May 9 at the Main branch. Bring supplies. Registration is $30. • The YMCA hosts an enhance fitness program for seniors on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. through June 22 at the Station branch. Call 631-421-4242 to register.
Northport-E. Northport Public Library
Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Cold Chocolate, a groovy America band, will perform Sunday, April 15, 2 p.m. at the Northport branch. • Stop by the East Northport branch for drop-in storytime on Friday, April 20, 10-10:30 a.m. For kids from birth through age 5.
South Huntington Public Library
145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. • Tweens: You will receive a box of plastic eggs and some miscellaneous craft supplies on Friday, April 27. Your mission is to create the craziest, scariest, or most beautiful sculpture ever. Ribbons will be awarded for creativity. Snacks. Runs 7-8 p.m. For ages 9-11.
THE ATER / FILM Cinema Arts Centre
423 Park Ave., Huntington. Cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • Sunday Schmooze: Commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day – brunch, showing of “1945” and discussion hosted by Fred Craden. Begins with bagels at 10 a.m., Sunday, April 15 and continues with screening at 11 a.m. Cost is $11 for members, $16 for public. • The next entry in the Jazz After Hours series is Friday, April 20, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Hosted by Pete and L.A. Wine and
craft beer served. Tickets are $15/general, $10/members and students.
John W. Engeman Theater at Northport
350 Main St., Northport. Engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • Showings of “In the Heights” continue through April 29. • The Children’s Theater Season continues with “The Wizard of Oz” through April 29.
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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. • Discover the Victorian art of paper quilling during the next Harbor Nights program on Thursday, April 19, 6:308:30 p.m. There will be refreshments. Cost is $15 in advance, $25 at the door.
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.
Gallery Sixty Seven
Local artists’ studio and gallery features paintings, prints and sculptures. 67 Main St., Northport village, 631-662-6411. Hours: Thursday/Friday/Sunday: 1-6 p.m.; Saturday: 12 noon-6 p.m.; Gallerysixtyseven.com
Green River Gallery
MUSEUMS / E XHIBITS 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. • Lois Walker: A Retrospective will be on view April 14-29. Reception is Sunday, April 15, 1-3 p.m.
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 • Diana Vachier of American Pop Art Inc. proudly presents the art of the late American Neo Pop artist, Steve Kaufman, on view through April 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 Spring Festival with environmental exhibitions, live animal encounters, food, music and more is Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (rain date is May 5). Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for kids 3-12 and seniors 65+. Kids under age 3 and members are admitted for free.
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.
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.
Haven Gallery
155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. Havenartgallery.com
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. • The 2018 edition of the “Long Island’s Best:Young Artists” exhibition will be on view through April 15.
Holocaust Memorial & 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. 631-423-6010; Huntingtonartcenter.com. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. • Showing prints, paintings, jewelry and pottery, as well as local photography from the permanent collection.
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p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-2718423. huntingtonarts.org. • “Summit: A Solo Exhibition by Diego Garcia” will be on display April 6-28. Opening reception is April 6, 6-8 p.m. Closing reception with performance by Dudley Music is Friday, April 27, 7-9 p.m.
Be A Host Family
Huntington Sanctuary is seeking families or individual adults to become Host Homes, which provide temporary shelter to youth between ages 12-17 who are experiencing a family crisis. Contact Jennifer Petti at 631-271-2183 for more information.
Huntington Historical Society
Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. Huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • The next entry in the Lunch & Learn series will explore the history of Long Island’s railroad stations. Historian Dave Morrison will lead the presentation at Black & Blue (65 Wall St., Huntington) on April 18, 12 noon-2:30 p.m. Pricing for members is $45 per lecture or $120 for three ($50/$135 for non-members). Includes three-course meal.
Northport Arts Coalition
A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. Northportarts.org • The next NAC Wednesday is April 11, 7 p.m. at Northport library (151 Laurel Ave.). Norwood Avenue Elementary School students will present poetry on chocolate, nature and things Whitman loved. Free and open to the public.
Northport Historical Society Museum
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Choral Society Performance The next Huntington Choral Society concert is April 14, 8 p.m. at Huntington High School (188 Oakwood Road, Huntington). Two masterpiece choral masses, Haydn’s Paukenmesse (Mass in Time of War) and Mozart’s Requiem, will be presented with a full orchestra and guest soloists. For more info, visit Huntingtonchoralsociety.org. $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. Waltwhitman.org. • The Norman & Jeanette Gould Library Launch celebration will be held Thursday, April 26, 1-3 p.m. The collection will be available to the public for scholarly research. Free and open to all. Refreshment will be provided.
MUSIC / DANC E Starlight Coffeehouse
Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with a brief open-mic. Ticket prices vary by artist. For information call 631.663.3038 or visit Northportarts.org/starlight-coffeehouse. • Joe Crookston performs Friday, April 20.
215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. Northporthistorical.org. • From now through June visit the Monuments Men exhibit, which illuminates a few of the stories behind the heroes of Northport and East Northport whose names are listed on the 12-stone monuments located along Main Street and five-stone monuments located in John Walsh Park in East Northport. They honor all the local citizens who served and those among them who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. • The “Taste of Northport” three-course luncheon is Friday, April 20, 1 p.m. at La Casa Cafe (445 Waterside Road, Northport). A special lecture, “The History of Crab Meadow,” will be given by Town Historian Robert Hughes. Cost is $35 for members, $40 for non-members – includes meal, soda and coffee.
First Saturdays concerts are held at Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Dr., Centerport. Other venues as noted. Tickets and info at Fmsh.org. • The next First Saturday concert is May 5, 7:30 p.m. featuring Lucy Kaplansky.
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
The Paramount
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. Winter hours: WednesdayFriday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors,
Seniors Helping Others
niors and $25/adults.
VOLUN TEER OPPORTUNITI ES Help Seniors Learn Computer Skills
SeniorNet offers computer classes for adults 50 years and older to teach technology like Facebook and iPads. SeniorNet is seeking volunteers for teaching, coaching and assisting with computer lab maintenance. Other volunteer opportunities are available. Email information@seniornetli.org, call 631-470-6922, or visit Seniornetli.org.
Be A Museum Docent
305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu. • Broadway Bound: “Everything Old is New Again” is Saturday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.
The Huntington Historical Society is currently seeking volunteers to train to become Museum Docents at the historic David Conklin Farmhouse Museum. The museum is located at 2 High St., in Huntington and is a fascinating interpretation of the colonial, federal and Victorian time periods. No experience required – an interest in local history is a plus. Training is provided. Call 631-4277045, ext. 403.
Folk Music Society of Huntington
Walt Whitman Birthplace
Five Towns College Performing Arts Ctr
370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • Rick Astley: Performing the Greatest Hits & Songs from his Album 50 is Tuesday, April 17. Tickets are $15-$45. • The Paramount Comedy Series Presents: Cheech & Chong on Saturday, April 21. Tickets $39.50-$99.50. • Dweezil Zappa “Choice Cuts World Tour 2018” is Friday, April 27. Tickets $25-$85.
Ridotto
Concerts at Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. Ridotto.org. Reservations recommended: 631-3850373 or ridotto@optonline.net. • Pianist Saskia Giorgini in recital on Sunday, April 22, 4 p.m. Tickets are $12/students, $18/members, $20/se-
The American Red Cross’s Suffolk County Chapter is seeking volunteers to assist in emergency shelters, at fires and natural disasters, with veterans, at community events or at the office. Free trainings provided. 631-924-6700, ext. 212.
If you are interested in literature or history, the Walt Whitman Birthplace has fascinating and rewarding part-time volunteer positions available. Free training provided. 631-427-5420, ext. 114.
Thrift Shop Volunteer
Huntington Hospital Auxiliary Community Thrift Shop needs volunteers for merchandise pricing and floor work on Monday afternoons, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 631-271-3143.
Seeking Volunteer Advocates
The Family Service League’s Ombudservice Program of Suffolk County is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for nursing home, adult home and assistedliving facility residents to help ensure they receive quality care and their rights are protected. 631-427-3700, ext. 240.
Friends at Home
Looking to earn some community service hours while changing a life? As part of the Friends@Home program, a project of The Ariella’s Friendship Circle at the Chai Center in Dix Hills, visit a child with special needs in an environment they are most comfortable: their own homes. To-
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program offers volunteer opportunities throughout Suffolk County ranging from tour guides and soup kitchens to hospitals and mentoring for energized adults 55+. Training, travel reimbursement and liability insurance are included. 631-979-0754
S O C I A L / S U P P OR T Parkinson’s Disease Support
American Parkinson’s Disease Association support groups meet monthly. For further information call APDA 631-8623560 or visit www.liapda.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope so that they may stay sober and help others to recover from alcoholism. Call 631-6541150 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday. -Saturday, or visit suffolkny-aa.org for information and a meeting list.
Eating Disorders Support Group
Huntington Hospital hosts a confidential, professionally-led support group open to people with eating disorders, their families and friends on the first Sunday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m. in the OneSouth Conference Room.
Women’s Cancer Support Group
The Suffolk Y JCC, located at 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack, is offering an ongoing support group for women dealing with the trauma of breast and ovarian cancer. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:15 p.m. Crisis counseling available. Free. 631-462-9800, ext. 129.
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