Huntington Weekly - 1/26/2017 Edition

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1, 2017 Y R A U R B 26- FE JANUARY YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP

NSIDE IGreenlawn Filmmaker education What’s In Store For Catholic Schools Week 4

theater Engeman Theater’s ‘Full Monty’ Keeps Laughs Coming 6

the FOODIES Flock To Swallow For Delectable Dishes 8

Business Art League Is An All-In-One Center For Artists 10

Educator,

‘LifeChanger’

Elwood educator nominated for ‘LifeChanger’ award 12

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

Day Of Remembrance

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Remembering Holocaust victims… just yet and seems we will still be dealing with LIE Friday marks International Holocaust traffic for a few more decades. But hey, at least that loud-mouthed, megalomaniac Remembrance Day, a day to commemorate the Biff Tannen never became presimillions of victims who lost dent, right? their lives during the horrific IN THE KNOW 12-year span of the Holocaust. WITH AUNT ROSIE The big game… For those The day was designed by the of you who couldn’t care less United Nations General Assembly. Seventy-two and don’t already know, the conyears ago, on Jan. 27, 1945, AuschwitzBirkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and tenders for this year’s Super Bowl were decided death camp, was liberated by Soviet troops. The this past Sunday. New England will be facing Holocaust resulted in the deaths of approxi- Atlanta in the big game, which will be played mately 6 million Jews, 2 million Romani peo- Sunday, Feb. 5 in Houston at the impressive NRG ple, 250,000 mentally and physically disabled Stadium. Now, for me, football is something that I people, and 9,000 homosexual men. Every could do without, if necessary. However, there’s member nation of the U.N. is urged to honor the just something about the Super Bowl that truly is memory of Holocaust victims and encourages special, an American pastime of sorts. How many the development of educational programs about other days of the year do millions of people sit the history to help prevent future acts of geno- down next to family and friends and focus on one singular thing for three hours? It’s a spectacle. It’s cide. entertaining. It’s a good time. It’s fun. The Super Some days… Do you ever feel like sometimes Bowl brings people together, which I think is a we live in a movie? The past year was strange great thing, regardless of whether or not you care indeed and sometimes it does feel that life imitates which teams lifts the trophy at the end. So, with art. I remember when my nieces and nephews that said. What are your favorite Super Bowl tradiwatched “Back To The Future II” for the first time. tions? I’d love to hear them!

They told me they couldn’t wait for flying cars, miniature pizzas that expanded when cooked and (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you video games you play with your mind. Though just have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s hapa film, some of its predictions have actually come true… or at least mostly true. The Cubs have final- pening in your neck of the woods, write to me toly won the world series, despite all odds, just one day and let me know the latest. To contact me, year off from the film’s date of 2015. Nike even drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, made those self-tying shoes. Unfortunately, we 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the don’t have any self-drying jackets and flying cars e-mail at info@longislandergroup.com)

A 52-year-old East Northport man was arrested for allegedly obstructing police during a traffic stop at the intersection of Sweet Hollow Road and Walt Whitman Road in Melville at 12:35 p.m. on Jan. 20.

Police said he was obstructing them during a traffic infraction stop and tried to leave on his bicycle after being told to stop while cursing at officers. He was charged with second-degree obstruction of a governmental administrator.

Hoppy Heist A 60-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested for allegedly stealing two 12-packs of beer from a 7-Eleven on Jericho Turnpike in Elwood at around 12:50 a.m. on Jan. 18. He was charged with first-degree robbery and fourthdegree criminal possession of stolen property.

Loitering For Drugs A 28-year-old Huntington Station man and 20-year-old Rockville Centre woman were arrested for allegedly loitering to use drugs at around 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 18.

Police said they were loitering at 360 East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station possessing drugs including crack cocaine and heroin. They were both charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and loitering unlawfully to use a controlled substance.

False Report Photo Of The Week A Math-Tastic Accomplishement

QUOTE OF THE WEEK GABRIELLE NARDELLI Photo/South Huntington School District

Congratulations to Walt Whitman High School sophomore Ashar Farooq, left, who recently won 3rd place at the 2017 Suffolk County Math Tournament. He’s pictured with Mathletes Advisor Malaury Samedy.

A 42-year-old East Northport man was arrested for allegedly falsely reporting an incident at around 4:10 a.m. on Jan. 14 at 270 Park Ave. in Huntington. Police said the man pretended that someone robbed him at knifepoint. He was charged with third-degree false report of an incident.

“I’ve wanted to become a trauma surgeon for many years. Through the SPARK! program, especially Huntington’s Hospital’s, it helped me reaffirm that it is exactly what I want to be.”

Target Targeted

Programs ‘Ignite” Students’ Interest In Health, PAGE 17

Police said an unknown person or persons stole electronics from Target at 124 East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station at around 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 18.

Among the items stolen were thermostats, smoke detectors and DVD players.

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MUSIC DNCE To Turn Up The Funk In Huntington SPOTLIGHT

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Funk pop and dance rock band DNCE will turn up at the Paramount on Feb. 8 to bring their electronic beats and infectious energy to the audience.

Assembled by frontman Joe Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, in summer 2015, DNCE’s bandmates include bassist and keyboardist Cole Whittle, guitarist JinJoo Lee and drummer Jack Lawless.

Fresh off of their first album released in November 2016, the band’s hits have earned them spots near the top of the charts.

The band first dove into the minds of a worldwide audience with the release of their debut single “Cake By The Ocean,” now a

DNCE, a funk pop and dance rock band assembled by Joe Jonas, is set to play The Paramount on Feb. 8. certified double-platinum track.

The band recently completed a U.S. tour with singer and actress Selena Gomez in support of the band’s debut EP, SWAAY.

The band was also nominated for Favorite New Artist for the 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards and Best Song to Lip Sync and Best Anthem for the 2016 Radio Disney Music

Awards.

They’ll also be playing with The Skins. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $25-$40.

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EDUCATION

By Carrie Parker & Jano Tantongco info@longislandergroup.com

National Catholic Schools Week begins this Sunday, Jan. 29, and runs through Saturday, Feb. 4. This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Various schools around the Town of Huntington will hold special events for students and open houses to the general public.

Holy Family Regional School 2 Indian Head Road, Commack Holyfamilyregional.com 631-543-0202 Holy Family Vice Principal Brian Caltabiano said the Catholic Schools Week events bring together older and younger students to collaborate on events including the Valentine’s Day cards for veterans, book reading event and bingo day.

This Sunday open house held 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. On Monday, students will

make Valentine’s Day cards for veterans at the Northport VA Medical Center. On Tuesday, students will wear their pajamas for Pajama Day, as well as read books with a student from buddy classes for Buddy Book Day, with a book fair taking place as well. On Wednesday, there will be bingo played with prizes. Next Thursday, Feb. 2, students can wear jerseys for Sports Day and will bring in cans of soup for the food pantry. On Friday, Feb. 3, students will receive gifts for Student Appreciation Day with a closing mass to end the week.

Caltabiano added that the school’s mission is “to foster in each child a christian attitude of respect.”

Ss. Cyril and Methodius School 105 Half Hollow Road, Deer Park Sscmweb.org 631-667-6229 Ss. Cyril and Methodius School (SSCM) kicks off Catholic Schools Week on Sunday with a 9:30 a.m. mass and student-driven liturgy.

Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre

What’s In Store For Catholic Schools Week?

Students at St. Patrick’s School in Huntington show off their school at last year’s open house.

SSCM’s open house will follow the mass from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. During the open house, families can speak with alumni and take a student-guided tour of the school.

Mary Anne Cowan, who coordinates enrichment for SSCM, said the education they offer combines Catholic faith and teachings with academic excellence.

“We are grooming the youngsters to be productive citizens and Christians leaders of the 21st century,” Cowan said.

In step with the week’s overarching theme, Kindness Warms the Heart, students will engage in a community service project by donating white men’s tube socks to the Babylon Interfaith Homeless Initiative. They will also use the highly anticipated students vs. faculty volleyball game on Friday as an opportunity to collect soup and oatmeal donations for Parish Outreach.

Last Saturday, SSCM was featured for the first time on Telecare TV, the Diocesan broadcast network.

“It was a nice thumbnail look at life at St. Cyril,” Cowan said of the segment, which included interviews with current students, staff, alumni and parents and the SSCM Shakespeare Ensemble’s performance of Scene I from Romeo and Juliet.

St. Patrick’s School 360 Main St., Huntington Stpathunt.org 631-385-3311 St. Patrick’s School has provided a Catholic education for children from Pre-K through eighth grade for the town since 1922.

To open up the week, there will be an opening prayer service on Monday, and students will donate $2 each for dress down days on Wednesday and Friday, with pro-

ceeds going toward MercyFirst, a ministry of the Sisters of Mercy. On Tuesday, students, as well as faculty and staff, can wear pajamas to school, and Principal Sr. Maureen McDade will read a bedtime story for students. On Wednesday, students will dress down and mix and match items like shoes and socks. Then, on Friday, Feb. 3, the week closes up with a dress down day and a blessing of throats for the Feast of St. Blasé.

An open house is slated to take place today, Thursday, 3-7 p.m.

Registration takes place on Jan. 30, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 from 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.

Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Ave., East Northport Trinityregional.org 631-261-5130 Trinity’s celebratory week will include open houses on Sunday and on Wednesday with tours and faculty available to answer questions.

Visitation days on Monday and Tuesday allow parents with currently enrolled students to observe a typical day in the classroom.

On Thursday, Feb. 2, eighth graders will teach younger classes during “Switching Up Morning.”

Principal Jeanne Morcone said the experience is fun because it “gives students an opportunity to take on a leadership role.”

Throughout the week and into early March, classes will go head-tohead in basketball games to raise money for parish outreach.

“Our philosophy is that we believe that an education is more than just academics. It’s the spiritual, social, and emotional parts of our personalities,” Morcone explained. “We aim to foster self-esteem and a sense of respect and compassion, all rooted in the firm foundation of Catholic teachings.”

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theater Photos by Michael DeCristofaro

Brent Michael DiRoma (who plays Jerry Lukowski) and Ryan G. Dunkin (Dave Bukatinsky) sing a “Big-Ass Rock,” which had the audience laughing throughout the number

‘Full Monty’

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Ten-time Tony Award nominee “The Full Monty” is bringing plenty of laughs to Northport village’s John W. Engeman Theater.

The venue was roaring with laughter during Saturday night’s show, causing audience member Rose Santopietro, of Northport, to call it “better than Broadway.”

The witty line delivery of Dave Bukatinsky (played by Ryan G. Dunkin), the introduction of the spunky Jeanette Burmeister (Diane Findlay) and the dance number of Noah “Horse” T. Simmons (Milton Craig Nealy) in “Big Black Man” can’t be missed, Santopietro added.

The production’s creative team, including director Keith Andrews, choreographer Antoinette Dipietropolo and musical director (Continued on page 7)

Ryan G. Dunkin (who plays Dave Bukatinsky), Peter Simon Hilton (Harold Nichols), Noah Bridgestock (Ethan Girard), Spencer Glass (Malcolm MacGregor) and Milton Craig Nealy ( “Horse”) perform “Let it Go” in “The Full Monty.”

Diane Findlay (who plays Jeanette Burmeister) and Ryan G. Dunkin (Dave Bukatinsky) are pictured during “Jeanette’s Showbiz Number” in John W. Engeman Theater’s production of “The Full Monty.”

Pictured, from left, during the hysterical audition number of a “Big Black Man” in “The Full Monty,” are: Kyle Wolf (who plays the role of Nathan Lukowski), Ryan G. Dunkin (Dave Bukatinsky), Milton Craig Nealy (“Horse”), Brent Michael DiRoma (Jerry Lukowski), Peter Simon Hilton (Harold Nichols), and Spencer Glass (Malcolm MacGregor).

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Keeps The Laughs Coming (Continued from page 6)

Andrew Haile Austin, meanwhile supplies a mix of harmonious melodies for the cast to perform.

The story focuses on friends Jerry Lukowski (Brent Michael Diroma) and Dave, who witness their wives’ enthusiasm for the popular touring company, Chippendales. They decide to gather a group of six men to put on a strip act after losing their jobs as buffalo steelworkers.

Leading up to the big night, the group of six work through their fears, anxieties and find strength in their camaraderie.

The closing number of the show was one of audience members Santopietro and Rose Pascale, both of Merrick, favorite scenes.

“It was done elegantly with great taste,” Pascale said. “I absolutely loved it. If you need to be lifted, this will lift you right up.”

Both Santopietro and Pascale said their favorite characters were Jerry, “Horse” and Jeanette.

“They were so natural,” Pascale said. “You’ve got to go see it.

Matter of fact, I’m going home and calling a few of my friends.”

Playing the lead role of Jerry, Brent Michael Diroma said his favorite scene is the hysterical bathroom scene, in which Jerry and Dave hide in a stall and overhear a conversation between Georgie Bukatinsky (Nicole Hale), Dave’s wife, and Jerry’s ex-wife, Pam Lukowski. The scene serves as a means to “set up all the relationships right out of the gate, and it’s a blast,” Diroma said.

Considering what his role entails, Diroma said the role isn’t nerveracking.

“To a certain point, the six of us build this sort of camaraderie to where we’re doing it as a band of brothers, and we’re doing it together so it doesn’t feel weird,” he said.

“If they put one of us on the stage, we probably couldn’t do it.”

Show times for “The Full Monty”

Following the hilarious number of a “Big-Ass Rock,” Brent Michael DiRoma (who plays Jerry Lukowski), left, teaches Spencer Glass (Malcolm MacGregor), right, the pelvic thrust, in John W. Engeman Theater’s production of “The Full Monty.” at John W. Engeman Theater (250 Main St., Northport) are 8 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturdays; and 2 p.m., Sundays. Some Wednesday and

Sunday evening shows are also available. Tickets range $71-$76 and can be purchased at the box office or online at Engemantheater.com. The show runs through March 5.

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Skip the takeout fried rice and opt for the healthier and even tastier “Fried” Quinoa adorned with peas, carrots and spinach centered around wild salmon all topped with a sunny side up egg.

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Not long after Chef James Tchinnis became a partner at Bistro 44 in Northport, he was walking through Huntington village and noticed the quiet Kozy Kettle on New York Avenue, and its owner sitting with his laptop in an empty shop.

Tchinnis thought the soup shop was an interesting concept, but noticed it wasn’t doing so well. He went inside to speak with the owner.

“I went in and I came out and I said, ‘I think we just bought a restaurant, more or less,’” Tchinnis said.

Thus began his flight toward the

opening of Swallow at 366 New York Ave. in 2010, a small-plate restaurant that takes a cue from gatherings Tchinnis and his wife Julie hosted at their home.

“We wanted you to feel like you were in our home, hanging out in our kitchen,” Tchinnis said. “Whenever people come to our house, they hang out in the kitchen. I cook and we talk and we drink wine and I feed people.”

And so, Swallow caters to diners’ sharing side by offering plates meant to be passed around and enjoyed by everyone at the table.

In the Lighter Fare portion of the menu, The Roasted Cauliflower ($13) served as an excellent starter featuring edamame, golden raisins, pine nuts and pea puree. The warm cauliflower had a slight crunch, while the pea puree cooled things down. The raisins and pine nuts worked together to bring a sweet and nutty flavor contrasted by a light grating of parmesan.

The “Fried” Quinoa ($16) spins the common, take-out staple of fried rice, and provides a tastier, healthier alternative that shines as the top appetizer we sampled. The plate brings together quinoa, peas, carrots and spinach to make up the “rice.” It also brings in a fresh catch of wild salmon, topped with a sunny side up egg, with tamari sesame dressing that adds that distinctive, Asian flavor.

Onto the Swallow Classics portion of the menu, try a Butternut Squash Cappuccino ($7) to help stimulate the appetite. Though it contains no coffee, it will certainly perk diners up with a rich butternut squash puree with a truf-

The Grass Fed Skirt Steak elegantly balances skirt steak rubbed with Japanese togarashi spice with a cooling vanilla carrot puree to provide a clean finish. It’s also served with crispy brussel sprout chips and a side of fingerling potatoes.

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Bring Your Flock For Delectable Dishes At Swallow

James Tchinnis, Swallow’s chef and owner, brings the atmosphere of a cozy gathering at home with small plates and drinks to his restaurant. fle froth giving it a smooth finish.

Next up, the Mushroom Toast ($15) is a bold cornucopia of cremini, shiitake and oyster mushrooms lathered in a cognac cream sauce. The mushrooms rested upon a French baguette that was just as flavorful after absorbing the mushroom essence and cream sauce. A bit of baby arugula and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes added a hint of herbal spice to top off this powerfully robust plate.

Moving on, the Steamed Buns ($14) are Swallow’s commendable take on a Chinese classic of peking duck steamed buns. Serving on a bamboo steamer traditionally used for dim sum, the buns are home to a tender duck confit accented by scallions that add a slight effervescence, while the mustard greens throw in a pungent kick. The pickled red onions add a vinegary tang that’s balanced by the sweet, spicy hoisin sauce.

Finally, the Grass Fed Skirt Steak ($17), is a masterful arrangement of contrasting elements centered around a thinly sliced and succulent skirt steak with the Japanese togarashi spice blend turning up the heat. Finish with a dip into the vanilla carrot puree for a pleasing counterpoint that provides a clean finish for the steak. It’s also topped with brussel sprout chips, which are barely there, yet pack a satisfying crisp, and a side of hearty fingerling potatoes help ground the dish.

Coming up, Tchinnis plans to host a Chef’s Table event at the restaurant to benefit the No Kid Hungry charity.

The event will feature seven to eight of the top chefs on Long Island who will present just as many courses for diners, with all proceeds going back to the

The Butternut Squash Cappuccino at Swallow contains no coffee but it will certainly perk up diners with a rich butternut squash puree with a smooth truffle froth. charity. Tickets are $200 with cocktail hour taking place from 7-8 p.m. and dinner from 8-10 p.m.

Swallow 366 New York Avenue Huntington Village 631-547-5388 swallowrestaurant.com Cuisine: Small Plates Atmosphere: Trendy and Casual Price: Moderate Hours: Lunch: Monday-Thursday, 12-4PM and 5-10 PM; FridaySaturday, 12 noon-4PM and 5-11 PM; Sunday 11:30AM-4PM and 59PM

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h s i D e d i S Winter Prix Fixe Dinner Menu $29.95 per person Offered every night 4 p.m. until close EXCEPT Saturday when offered until 5:15 p.m. and check settled by 6:45 p.m. Closed Mondays until April 4th.

Does not include beverages, tax, or gratuity. Please no substitutions.

Former world champion boxer Chris Algieri, a Greenlawn native, left, is pictured with YouTube personality Dennis “The Menace” Bermudez on the set of a recent “Cooking With The Menace” video.

COOKING WITH THECHAMP: Former world champion boxer Chris Algieri, a Greenlawn native and a nutritionist, recently teamed up with popular YouTube personality Dennis “The Menace” Bermudez to produce a video tutorial showing how to make pre- and post-workout smoothies.

The first, “The Green Machine,” is made with kale, pineapple, mango, baby spinach and protein and it’s intended for athletes to start their day off, or for those who are focusing on keeping their carbs low, but nutrition high, according to Algieri. The second is dubbed “The Beetdown” and, as its name implies, it’s heavy on beets. They help to open up blood vessels to allow more nutrients and oxygen to get to the muscles, making it a good post-workout smoothie, Algieri said. It’s made with kale, spinach, beets, blueberries, water and milk. To see the step-by-step processes, visit The Manace’s YoutTube page at Youtube.com/menacetube.

RESTAURANT WEEK IS NOW: There’s still time remaining in the winter edition of Long Island Restaurant Week. There are over 100 restaurants across Long Island, including 18 in the Town of Huntington, that are offering threecourse, prix-fixe ($27.95) meals now through Jan. 29 (only available til 7 p.m. on Saturday). For the full list of participating restaurants, and their menus, visit Longislandrestaurantweek.com.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE?: Have you voted in the Best of Huntington 2016 awards yet? There

are several categories, including a few food-related showdowns. Who has the best burger? What’s the best steakhouse? Where is the best ice cream found? There are plenty of other choices, too, so log on to Longislandernews.com now through Sunday, Feb. 5 to cast your say.

BYE, BYE, BOOZE: Starbucks locations across the country have halted sales of beer and wine. Starbucks rolled out alcohol at several of its Long Island locations last year, including in Huntington village and in East Northport, but the company announced earlier this month its plans to roll back the initiative. An employee at the Huntington village employee confirmed last Friday that the location is no longer selling booze.

SUPER BOWL + FLAPJACKS: Start off Super Bowl Sunday with some flapjacks courtesy of the volunteers at the Halesite Fire Department.

Admission for adults is $7 or $5 for kids ages 3-12 for the 12th annual Super Bowl Sunday Pancake Breakfast, which will be hosted at the Halesite Firehouse (1 North New York Ave., Halesite). The festivities kick off at 9 a.m. and will run through 12 noon on Sunday, Feb. 5.

As with years past, there will be raffles for prizes like an Amazon Echo dot, Amazon Fire stick, New York Islander tickets and gift certificates to local shops and restaurants. The ever popular “Money Tree” will also be there.

For more information, visit Facebook.com/Halesite.Fire.Depart ment.Huntington.NY.

APPETIZERS Choice of NEW ENGL AND CL AM CHOWDER LOBSTER BISQUE SALT AND PEPPER CAL AMARI grilled pineapple and shishito peppers sweet chili sauce HAMACHI AND JAL APENO SASHIMI yellowtail, ponzu vinaigrette, siracha MILL POND CHOPPED SAL AD mixed greens, granny smith apples dried cranberries, candied pecans strawberries, crumbled blue cheese port wine dressing CAESAR SAL AD with or without anchovies

VOLCANO ROLL inside out tuna, salmon, yellowtail cucumber, tempura crunch, spicy mayo kabayaki sauce ITALIAN BURRATA CHEESE PL AT E marinated tomatoes, herb crostini micro greens, EVOO BAKED LIT TLE-NECK CL AMS (8) CHARRED PORTUGESE OC TOPUS WITH WHITE BEANS radishes, arugula, preserved tomatoes dill lemon emulsion MEDIT ERRANEAN PL AT E black pepper hummus, raita, roasted peppers, halumi and feta cheese, pita

ENTREES Choice of CHICKEN A L A VODK A penne, grilled chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, vodka cream sauce

10 OZ SLICED NY SIRLOIN served with mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day

SPAGHET TI SQUASH AND K ALE heirloom cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic and EVOO

SOLE ROBERTO lightly breaded, plum tomatoes and basil lemon white wine sauce

PAN SEARED SALMON FILLET fresh asparagus and quinoa chardonnay beurre blanc

PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE

BRAISED BONELESS BEEF SHORT RIB crispy onions, horseradish cream natural jus CHICKEN PARMESAN served with linguine pomodoro

LINGUINE WITH WHITE CL AM SAUCE SUSHI AND SASHIMI COMBO Sashimi: tuna, yellowtail, octopus Sushi: salmon, shrimp, eel Shicky roll: seared tuna tataki, shrimp asparagus, crab avocado tempura, spicy mayo

DESSERT Choice of GEL ATO OR SORBET TO please ask your server for our daily selection of flavors

CHOCOL ATE MOUSSE

WARM APPLE CRISP Tahitian vanilla gelato

NY CHEESECAKE brown sugar streusel

PANNA COT TA

Offer valid through Friday, March 31, 2017

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An All-In-One Center For Artists Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

The Art League of Long Island is an all-in-one resource center for Long Island artists, offering a variety of art classes, programs and the opportunity for local artists to feature their work in its two-story gallery.

“It is the largest gallery and it is the most beautiful show place to exhibit art,” said Charlee Miller, of Eastport, Art League executive director. “We’re not a museum, we don’t collect art but we have a gallery that is open to Long Island’s artists, besides having the ability to teach in our beautiful studios so it’s a combination you don’t find all over Long Island.”

The nonprofit visual education center offers many classes, including jewelry making, painting, ceramics, sculptor, pastels, watercolor, figure drawing, photography, Photoshop and graphic design, and portfolio development.

Classes like portfolio development are very significant to pre-college high school students looking to expand their art education.

“In order for a student to get into an

Executive Director of the Art League of Long Island Charlee Miller stands in front of Cliff Miller’s “Desperado,” which was on display in the gallery last week. art school, college or university, they’re going to need a portfolio of work so our teachers work with those students to build that portfolio,” Miller said, adding that a portfolio can consist of many different art forms and art mediums. “It takes a tremendous amount of practice for an artist to really get serious about it and have a great portfolio.”

Starting out as a small group of painters 60 years ago, the center has grown, moving to its 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills location in 2003.

Students as young as 5 years old can

visit the 16,000-square-foot space, which offers nine studios and a library for student research.

Miller said that when children study art at an early age and throughout their lives, they develop essential skillsets, such as “problem solving, critical thinking, and working with a community of artists.”

When she first came to the center in 2011, Miller was a student studying ceramics and sculpting before taking on her role as executive director in 2013.

“I have such a passion for this place

because I’m surrounded by some of the greatest people,” Miller said. “I’m surrounded by art every single day and every day is different and I have a fabulous staff that works well together. It just makes it easy to come to work.”

Miller said that tuition depends on the type of class and the number of sessions, which typically run from five to eight. For classes like stone sculptor and ceramic, which require more tools, Miller added that they can range from $225-$410.

Open seven days a week, the center runs classes to as late as 10 p.m. Its gallery is also open free to the public seven days a week. Hosting 14 exhibitions a year, the gallery is most recent exhibition featured the work of Cliff Miller, a renowned illustrator, portrait artist and mural painter.

Being in the center of a vibrant business community, Miller said the Art League contributes to the economy by promoting other businesses.

Upcoming exhibits include “Go APE,” which features artwork of high school advanced placement art students; the 58th Long Island Artists Exhibition; and Essential Water, a photography exhibit. “Go APE” starts Jan. 28 and runs through Feb. 12.

Art League of Long Island 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills 631-462-5400 artleagueli.org

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Award Winners Celebrate: Emerging Leaders Biz Competition The Huntington Chamber was proud to host an awards reception for the 14th Annual Emerging Leaders Business Competition winners in first, second and third place on Jan. 12. At the competition on Nov. 30, 1st Place

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1st Place

2nd Place

Entertainment Marketing Entertainment Marketing

Danielle Lardi Zuhal Saljooki

Joe Van Gostein

Allie Mollo

Human Resources Human Resources

Brienna Carter Rachel Caffrey

Elijah Leist Jayson Plum

Entreprenuership Entreprenuership

Jake Gandolfo Adam Wilck

Sahill Yadav Christopher Colvin

Brennan Maggio Dean Van Noy

Interview Chris Alsaigh Interview 11&12 A Interview 11&12 B Interview 9&10

Noah Greenbaum

Max Chodes

Casey Goldstein Ryan Adell Jason Bloomenthal

Erin Hickey Braden Elkins Brian Casey

Kieran Brown Nicole Ojeda Marc Iacono

Navleen Singh Aamina Mokhtar

Nicole Vitiello

Gurbani Bawa Karishma Malhotra

Susan Back Mansi Vohra

Jatinder Singh Jason Gonzalez

Emma Glick Max Aftel

Hospitality A Hospitality A Hospitality B Hospitality B

Jayne Chen Christopher Dunn Joanne Nguyen Rachel Vaughan

Laila Iqbal Crystal Chen

3rd Place

Club Lodge 1565 for opening their doors and providing the reception space, allowing family and teachers to celebrate with the students, business leaders and local elected officials. The beautiful awards were

Catergory

Graphic Design Graphic Design

2nd Place

2016 over 300 students from 18 high schools across Long Island participated. The event took place at St. Joseph’s College, presenting sponsor, in Patchogue.

Thank you to the Huntington Elks

Ari Yeong Lee Mackenzie Lutz

Vincent Manna Alexander Weidenmann Sean Kramer Kelly Finegan Justin Adel Natalie Ugenti Brett Ritter

Not-For-Profit Not-For-Profit Public Relations Public Relations

3rd Place Ryan Lupo Patrick Burke

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made by JW Creations, also a sponsor of the event. It is through the support of the business and community that the competition and awards reception are possible. Congratulations to the 2016 winners: 1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Retail Marketing A Retail Marketing A Retail Marketing B Retail Marketing B

Michelle Wolk Gabriella Lambertucci Tiana Espada Rhea Randhawa Alana Greene Natasha Bajaj Hannah Moran

Lauren Hagan Colleen Maclay Samantha Shaps

Sports Marketing A Sports Marketing A Sports Marketing B Sports Marketing B

Noelle Mandery Julie Berke Lauren Cherkin Arden Josinsky

Mark Gandolfo Ben Ferbin James O'Hara Stephen Muzyka

Jonathan Mendez Sean Casaccio Samuel Daly

Travel And Tourism Samantha Warshauer Travel And Tourism Taylor Eggert

Abinaya Anand Esther Jung

Colin Trynor Luciana Artega

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business Where Are We, Investment-Wise?

By Peter J. Klein, CFA, CRPS, CAP pklein@hightoweradvisors.com With the torch of power is passed from an outgoing President to a new one I thought it appropriate to provide some observations from my lens as a steward of other’s capital (and plans, dreams, objectives) on where we are at this juncture investment-wise. When the history books are written on 2016 the story will certainly take us from Brexit, to the election of Donald J. Trump, to the recent Italian referendum. The key issue that these all have in common is a move towards populism, where the Europeans and Americans, frustrated with decades of economic stagnation, have empowered this populist movement.

Typically when populism takes hold we see fiscal expansion to promote job growth (the mother’s milk of populism) and increased government borrowing (never mind if doing so may be seen as financially reckless – there are new folks in charge now). When the bill comes due it often is in the form of higher interest rates or higher inflation.

The other worry is protectionism (or anti-globalism) through tariffs or other curbs on imports. As this caldron of uncertainty and higher debt continues to bubble, markets are certain to feel the angst and prices are sure to be affected.

So, with the above as the macropolitical-economic backdrop allow me to provide a briefing to where we are on investments here in the good old U.S.A. As faithful readers of these pages know, we believe that valuation – the price one pays for an investment upon entering that investment – is a key determinant of investment success or lack of success. Currently we are currently trading at near all-time highs in cyclically adjusted price/earnings multiples (28.2 times) and on a trailing PE basis we are at 26-times higher than almost any other period in history. This is not market timing, this is being a good steward, doing the heavy lifting on the analysis side of investment management to ascertain where valuations are currently, before investing. To simply ignore this data is robotic and not deploying one’s fiduciary duty. It would be akin to a physician prescribing medicine without first taking one’s heart rate, temperature, etc. – not what a professional should do.

Let’s move towards the larger

themes percolating through the economy. These themes have gone by many names since the 2008 crisis, the New Normal, Secular Stagnation, Reinhart and Rogoff’s This Time is Different, but the takeaways are very similar.

Demographic negatives associated with an aging population, high debt/GDP ratios, technology displacement of human labor and the retreat from globalization pose negative ongoing threats to productivity and consequently GDP growth, no matter who occupies the White House. The current debt levels are a serious concern, especially when one considers the likelihood of increasing costs for servicing this debt (as interest rates rise due to the fiscal push from populist policies).

Debt levels should not be ignored, they serve as an ice-bucket on growth for sooner or later the tab must be paid.

Finally, allow me to posit an opportunity (besides the tactical allocation decision to overweight “dry powder” and wait for the proverbial “fat pitch”) for consideration. As an active, valuebased investor there are clearly opportunities even in an overheated market.

This is where we have been spending much of our time, analyzing opportunities below the fray, the forgotten and misunderstood, and adding these to our portfolios at depressed (read: opportunistic) prices. We are happy to share with you some of these ideas and our “impenetrable growth themes” as well as our 2017 PlayBook – simply feel free to email our offices.

Klein Wealth Management is a team of investment professionals registered with HighTower Securities, LLC, member FINRA, MSRB and SIPC & HighTower Advisors LLC a registered investment advisor with the SEC. All securities are offered through HighTower Securities LLC and advisory services are offered through HighTower Advisors, LLC. This is not an offer to buy or sell securities.

No investment process is free of risk and there is no guarantee that the investment process described herein will be profitable. Investors may lose all of their investments. Past performance is not indicative of current or future performance and is not a guarantee. In preparing these materials, we have relied upon and assumed without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all information available from public and internal sources.

HighTower shall not in any way be liable for claims and make no expressed or implied representations or warranties as to their accuracy or completeness or for statements or errors contained in or omissions from.

This document was created for informational purposes only; the opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not represent those of HighTower Advisors, LLC or any of its affiliates.

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EDUCATION

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com Krista Albrecht, an instructional technology specialist in the Elwood Union Free School District, shuffled around the classroom Friday afternoon. She was assisting students of Lisa Margrino’s fourth grade class at James H. Boyd Intermediate School with their multimedia projects on individual Samsung Google Chromebooks.

For the project, students had to research a topic they are interested in and become experts in the subject, all the while putting together a presentation on the software of their choosing. As many students raised their hands with questions on how to use the software, Albrecht tended to each student to thoroughly walk them through the process.

This attention to detail in assisting students and educating district faculty members on the use of new technology has caught the attention of

Long Islander News photo/Janee Law

Elwood Educator Nominated For ‘LifeChanger’ Award

Krista Albrecht, an instructional technology specialist in the Elwood Union Free School District, assists fourth-grader Jessica Viola with a multimedia project.

James H. Boyd school Principal Denise Toscano, who has nominated Albrecht for the 2016-17 national LifeChanger of the Year Award. The award program, which is sponsored by the National Life Group

Foundation, spotlights public and private K-12 school educators and employees across the country who make an impact on students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.

“I think the point of education is to prepare our children to be the leaders of tomorrow,” Albrecht, of Levittown, said. “Because technology is so prevalent throughout the world, we would be remiss if we did not include it as part of their daily education.”

Albrecht said she was shocked and humbled to hear that she had been nominated.

She added, “I was really so surprised that she would think so much of my work to put me in a national pool of incredible educators.”

On a daily basis, Albrecht collaborates with teachers across the district to enhance lessons that utilize technology.

“I meet with teachers and I train them on different technologies that we bring into our district,” Albrecht said, adding that she also helps implement technology that assists all students. “If it’s a special education student who needs an additional assistive technology tool or a student who’s new to (Continued on Page 17)

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THURSDAY The Story of Death Row

Long Island author Jason Pellegrini will talk about his newest book, “Booth,” the story of a death row inmate who, at the moment of execution, finds himself in the past where he has a chance to prevent one of history’s most infamous murders.

Books will be available for sale and signing. Thursday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m., at the South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station). Call 631-549-4411 or visit shpl.info.

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Calendar

Dynamic Duo Of Classical Proportions

SATURDAY A Night at the Races

Knights of Columbus 8th NY District presents A Night at the Races to benefit the Mercy Inn Soup Kitchen on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at St. Matthews Recreation Hall (35 North Service Road, Dix Hills). $12/adult; $6/under 12; $15/adult at the door, includes franks, chips, unlimited beer, wine and soda, coffee, dessert, race program and prizes, eight exciting races, including hurdles, steeple chase, the Donkey race, a mystery race and an auction where you can “buy” your own horse! For tickets, call Carmine at 631-586-0883; Vinny at 631-793-3990; Tom at 631-445-3253; Dom at 516-769-4842; or Ricardo at 631-920-0813.

SUNDAY Whale What Do You Know

“Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World” (2010), a documentary by Ric Burns about the history of the whaling industry in the United States, will be screened at the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum (279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor) on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2-4 p.m. The film was nominated for several awards, including the History Makers Nomination for

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org.

• Howard Rose will guide students on how to use just three colors to create a whole wheel of color; for all mediums. The instructor will provide the mixing board. Max: 18 students.

Register in advance at the Information Services Desk with a $45 check payable to the Cold Spring Harbor Library. Saturday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Commack Public Library

FRIDAY Labeled as “up-and-coming” by Time Out NY and a “dynamic duo” by Classics Today, the Zentripetal String Duo is performing at Northport Public Library (151 Laurel Ave., Northport) on Friday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. Violinist Lynn Bechtold and cellist Jennifer DeVore have been performing together since they were students at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. As part of the Northport Arts Coalition’s Do-Ing Music 2017 series, the performance is free with a meet-and-greet and refreshments to follow. Visit Northportarts.org for more information.

Cold Spring Harbor Library

Dynamic Duo Of Classical Proportions Labeled as “up-and-coming” by Time Out NY and a “dynamic duo” by Classics Today, the Zentripetal String Duo is performing at Northport Public Library (151 Laurel Ave., Northport) on Friday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m.

Violinist Lynn Bechtold and cellist Jennifer DeVore have been performing together since they were students at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. As part of the Northport Arts Coalition’s Do-Ing Music 2017 series, the performance is free with a meet-and-greet and refreshments to follow. Visit Northportarts.org for more information.

Best History Production. Free with paid admission (free admission for members). Call 631-367-3418 or visit Cshwhalingmuseum.org for more info.

more. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for public and include reception.

Call 631-423-7611 or visit Cinemaartscentre.org.

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

Attend A Career Fair On Long Island

Are you looking for a job? If so, dress professionally and bring resumes to National Career Fair’s Long Island Career Fair this Monday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Melville Marriott Long Island (1350 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY 11747). You will have the opportunity to meet top employers and to interview for several positions during the course of the day.

Registration is free and online at Nationalcareerfairs.com.

Why Would You Do That?

TUESDAY

Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast

Animated Blast From The Past

Come for a fun, retrospective look at rare and lost cartoons at The Golden Age of Animation 1900-1940 on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m., at the Cinema Arts Center (423 Park Ave., Huntington). Many cartoons were lost when studios melted their film negatives for the silver content during the Depression, but this program aims to restore some of these gems to audience consciousness. Catch characters like Betty Boop, Felix the Cat and

Distinguished by The New York Times as a comic with his “own kind of panache,” comedian Sebastian Maniscalco continues his Why Would You Do That? Tour on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at The Paramount. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased online at Paramountny.com.

UPCOMING\ONGOING The Halesite Fire Department will host its 12th annual Super Bowl Sunday Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Halesite Firehouse (1 North New York Ave., Halesite). Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for kids ages 3-12.

LIBRARIES

Library-hosted events and programs are reserved for cardholders of their respective library unless otherwise noted.

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.

• Let’s Dance: Ages 3-Kindergarten are welcome to join Great South Bay Dance for a fun dance class in which basic movement vocabulary is explored. An adult caregiver must remain with the child during the program, which will use props and creative games. Monday, Jan. 30, 4-4:45 p.m. at the Elwood Public Library, 1929 Jericho Turnpike. Register online.

Deer Park Library

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-5863000. deerparklibrary.org.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org.

• Need community service hours?

Join the Elwood Teen Volunteers and give back to your community by participating in a variety of service projects. Meets Saturday, Jan. 28, 2:30-5 p.m. Space is limited.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.

• Mason Jar Lanterns: Decorate your own mason jar with Teen Librarian Jenny at the Dix Hills Program Room from 7-8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Adult Coloring. Bring your books and supplies on Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m. to the Kitchen Meeting Room. No registration required.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053.

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• Adult Yoga Evenings accommodates those with busy daytime schedules.

All levels welcome. Monday, Jan. 30, 7-8 p.m. at the Huntington branch.

Register online.

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Northport-East Northport Public Library Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Parenting Program – Temper Tantrums. Learn about their cause and the best ways to deal with them on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7-8:30 p.m.

Register online or at the front desk.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info.

• The World According to Gilbert & Sullivan is a revue in the form of a travelogue, with a pith-helmeted guide providing a fact-filled, thought-provoking tour through the world of the Savoy operas. Five of the top singers from the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island perform excerpts from all 14 G&S operas on Sunday, Jan. 29 from 2:30-4 p.m.

The show includes familiar hits from “H.M.S. Pinafore“ and “The Pirates of Penzance” as well as rarities from such shows as “Princess Ida” and “The Grand Duke.“ All welcome.

Animated Blast From The Past Come for a fun, retrospective look at rare and lost cartoons at The Golden Age of Animation 1900-1940 on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m., at the Cinema Arts Center (423 Park Ave., Huntington). Many cartoons were lost when studios melted their film negatives for the silver content during the Depression, but this program aims to restore some of these gems to audience consciousness. Catch characters like Betty Boop, Felix the Cat and more.

Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for public and include reception. Call 631-423-7611 or visit Cinemaartscentre.org.

THEATER\ FILM Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

• The Purple Rose of Cairo – Fundraiser Brunch on Sunday, Jan. 29. Brunch at 11 a.m. in the Sky Room Café, followed by a screening at 12:30 p.m. in Cinema 1 of Woody Allen’s bittersweet comic fantasy “The Purple Rose of Cairo” (1985).

Celebrate the close of the Vic Skolnick Life of the Cinema Campaign and honor its volunteers, whose work is crucial for the Centre’s ability to keep bringing the best in independent films and cultural events.

Tickets can be purchased online at $35 for members and $45 for public.

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport

350 Main St., Northport. engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900.

• “The Full Monty,” through March 5.

Tickets $71-$76 • Engeman Children’s Theater presents “The Snow Queen,” Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 28-Mar. 5. Tickets: $15.

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. 631462-5400. ArtLeagueLI.net.

• Be a part of the GO APE exhibit’s 10th year and view the exceptional artwork of AP Art students in Long Island High Schools, as selected by

JANUARY 26- FEBRUARY 1, 2017 • 15 their teachers. The Advanced Placement Exhibition at the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery starts Saturday, Jan. 28 and ends Sunday, Feb. 12 with an Artists’ Reception and Awards Presentation from 1-3 p.m.

B. J. Spoke Gallery

299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 631-549-5106. bjspokegallery.com.

• The January Artists’ Choice 2017 Invitational Exhibition will be on display through Saturday, Jan. 29. The exhibit compares and contrasts artists’ interpretations of subject matter and styles.

Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum

84A Main St., Cold Spring Harbor.

631-367-0400. 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

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16 • JANUARY 26-FEBRUARY 1, 2017 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-6926768. cshfha.org.

• Stay warm inside while making your own snow during the “Winter Wonderland” event on Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor.

631-367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Tuesday through 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.

• Lunar New Year children’s craft workshop on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2:303:30 p.m. Learn the history of this holiday, play a good luck symbol match game, write “whale” in Chinese and enjoy theme-related craft stations around the museum. Admission + $5 craft. Member $5 child.

Foto Foto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631549-0488. fotofotogallery.org. Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 11a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 12-5.

• In June of 2016, fotofoto gallery welcomed Long Island’s emerging photographers to participate in a monthlong pin-up show called Your Best Shot. Photographers Diana Luger and Ryan Frigillana were selected as the winners of best-in-show and will have solo exhibitions through Jan. 28.

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 • Music Box II, group show featuring work by Vince Natale, Kelly McKernan, Kristin Shiraef, Mandy Tsung, Shane Pierce, Genevive Zacconi, Che Leviathan, Helice Wen, Kane Kokaris, Kukula, Anka Lavriv, Joshua Lawyer, Bec Winnel, Nicolaus Ferry, Brendon Flynn, Scott Fischer, Sasha Ira, Rebecca Yanovskaya, Rachael Bridge, Gianni Monteleone, Rebecca Mason Adams, Susannah Kelly, M de Vena, Matt Mrowka, Michael Hayes, JoKa, Erica Calardo, Scott Grimando, Alessandra Maria, June Leeloo, Joseph Weinreb and

WhaleWhatDoYouKnow “Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World” (2010), a documentary by Ric Burns about the history of the whaling industry in the United States, will be screened at the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum (279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor) on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2-4 p.m. The film was nominated for several awards, including the History Makers Nomination for Best History Production.

Free with paid admission (free admission for members). Call 631-367-3418 or visit Cshwhalingmuseum.org for more info.

Brian Viveros, through Feb. 19.

Mention artist recipients.

Heckscher Museum of Art

Huntington Historical Society

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.

• “Norman Rockwell and Friends,” an exhibit featuring American illustrations from the Mort Kunstler Collection, will be on view through March 5.

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.

• 2017 Chinese New Year Banquet benefitting HMTC takes place Thursday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m. $85 per person. Space is limited. For more information, contact Harriet Becker at 516466-4761 or ebottomsup@mac.com.

Huntington Art Center

11 Wall St., Huntington. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 631-423-6010.

• Specializing in custom picture framing, delivery and installation, custom mirrors, blown glass, fine art, photography and more.

Huntington Arts Council

Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington.

Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.6 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631271-8423. huntingtonarts.org.

• The Masters Show exhibit, which compiles a variety of works by artists who participated in the Council’s juried shows in 2016, will close this Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Main Street Gallery. Don’t miss seeing some of the Best in Show and Honorable

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 • Weaving with Wine: Learn the ancient art of weaving at this introduction class on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 68:30 p.m. at Conklin Barn (2 High St., Huntington). Bring wine. Fabric and light refreshments provided. $35 members, $45 non-members. Contact Wendy at 631-427-7045 ext. 404.

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. northportarts.org • Poets in Port, a poetry reading and open mic night at Caffé Portofino, continues on Friday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. featuring Barbara Ann Branca.

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m.

631-757-9859. northporthistorical.org.

• For an afternoon of historical fun, take a self-guided walking tour of the 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.

• 11th Annual Valentine’s Day Group Show on Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 6:309:30 p.m. This year’s theme is Lucky Numbers and submission is open to all local artists. Drop-off deadline is February 11. See ripeartgal.com for pricing and specifications.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport.

Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under. Mansion tour,

add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

• Afternoon mansion tours begin in the courtyard of the historic house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a $5 fee, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-4 p.m.

Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. waltwhitman.org.

• Nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Walt Whitman Birthplace Poet of the Year. Nomination should include brief bio/CV, including publications, artistic engagements, community activities, and a two-page sample of the poet’s work. Submit to: director@waltwhitman.org; or mail to: WWBA, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, West Hills, NY 11746. Must be received by Feb. 1.

MUSIC \DANCE

StarLight Coffeehouse

Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main Street, Northport.

631-663-3038

Five Towns Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.

Folk Music Society of Huntington

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

• Singer-songwriters Cliff Eberhardt and special guest Louise Mosrie perform at the Congregational Church of Huntington on Saturday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for non-members.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

• Mike DelGuidice & Big ShotCelebrating the Music of Billy Joel on Saturday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m. Tickets $20-$40.

Send us your listings Submissions must be in by 5 p.m.

10 days prior to publication date.

Send to Community Calendar at 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY 11743, or e-mail to info@longislandergroup.com

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school Programs ‘Ignite’ Students’ Interest In Health

By Carrie Parker info@longislandergroup.com Eleven Walt Whitman High School students recently spent a day Huntington Hospital, where they maneuvered a surgical robot, practiced setting bones and witnessed a clinical emergency.

“I think we blew them away,” said Huntington Hospital Vice President of Human Resources Lisa Khavkin, who helped facilitate the program, which was held Nov. 30, 2016. “I don’t think they expected to see so much.”

The opportunity arose thanks to the parallel missions of the South Huntington Union Free School District’s STEM program and Northwell Health’s SPARK! Challenge. Both aim to expose students to college and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.

“The district is very committed to offering kids the opportunity to explore careers in STEM,” said Mari Scardapane, the school district’s STEM coach. The goal is for students to learn reasoning and problem-solving skills, and to prepare them to enter STEM fields, which forecasting shows will encompass well-paying future careers, Scardapane added.

“The end goal is, of course, for students to be picking up skills to have wonderful lives later on,” Scardapane said.

That goal fits with the SPARK! Challenge, a career-awareness initiative that matches Northwell hospitals with local high schools in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island to introduce students to a wide variety of health care careers that require competencies in STEM. “Health care is changing so rapidly and there has been a focus in the STEM areas to meet that demand,” Khavkin said.

At Huntington Hospital, the Whitman students worked alongside professionals in major areas of the hospital, including infection control, interventional radiology, pathology/laboratory, pharmacy and even the operating room.

Whitman senior Gabrielle Nardelli said she “was able to explore many different areas of medicine and see so many things that I wouldn’t have been able to see without the SPARK! Program.” She continued to list some of her favorite parts of the trip.

South Huntington students get together with Huntington Hospital staff for a group photo.

“I was able to practice using the da Vinci robotic arm. I witnessed staff respond to an actual clinical emergency, in which they needed blood from the blood bank due to an incoming trauma. I saw an excised section of an intestine as it was being biopsied, and I was able to set a mock fracture in the operating room setting,” Nardelli added.

Khavkin said the program not only “ignited” the Whitman students’ interest, but also gave an added boost to hospital employees.

“As much as the kids were excited, the professionals were ignited, too. It kick starts their passion again, seeing what they do through kids’ eyes.”

Scardapane said South Huntington sent five teams of students to hospitals through SPARK! last year. Each group had a wonderful experience, Scardapane said, but the group she and South Huntington Career Coach Cheryl Irizarry brought to Huntington Hospital had a particularly exciting day.

“The kids could not stop talking about it afterwards,” Scardapane said.

Huntington Hospital Senior HR Specialist Melissa Karrer said the “biggest thing” that happened was when an ambulance came in.

“Students heard codes going across the intercom,” Karrer said.

“They got to see what happened to patient from emergency room to operating room and how all of the different fields that they were being taught about come together when there’s a major emergency happening in real time,” Karrer said.

Nardelli said being there during an actual emergency was an experience she wouldn’t have wanted to miss.

“We always see them on television shows, but seeing it in person really opens your eyes and shows how it takes a team to come together and

help the patients,” Nardelli said.

Karrer and Khavkin said the students were “completely engaged” and seemed “very ambitious,” with some students expressing interest in a field they had never thought of previously.

For Nardelli and her classmate, Whitman senior Aleyda Garcia, the experience through SPARK! and Huntington Hospital helped solidify their career interests.

“I’ve wanted to become a trauma surgeon for many years,” Nardelli said. “Through the SPARK! program, especially Huntington Hospital’s, it helped me reaffirm that it is exactly what I want to be.”

Garcia, who hopes to become a nurse and pediatrician, also said that

the programs STEM has offered have “reassured” her that healthcare is a field she belongs in.

“Being in the operating room, where lives are saved by surgeons who give their all to what they do,” Garcia said, “It made me feel like it’s possible to become a great healthcare professional in the future.”

Scardapane said there are plans for future collaborations between South Huntington and Huntington Hospital.

The high schoolers who spent the day at Huntington Hospital will now work in teams to make projects for the health-related careers they saw and present them in a competition against other groups in the entire SPARK! program in April.

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English and new to our technology and needs some kind of translation materials, I research a lot of different ways to reach every one of our families throughout the district.”

Albrecht’s knowledge of the latest research on instructional technology strategies helps enhance the curriculum and the depth of student learning, according to principal Toscano.

Toscano said “Albrecht's vision for technology in the classroom is to break down classroom walls and give the students access to information outside the textbook and physical constraints of traditional schooling. Technology truly has the ability to reach all students as learners, and having such a dedicated, innovative instructional technology specialist is the definition of life-changing.”

Working in the Elwood school district for four years, Albrecht, a Google Apps for education-certified trainer, has helped implement many programs, including the districtwide “Hour of Code” incentive, online learning for high school students to gain access to coursework not offered by the district. In addition, Albrecht helped create a districtwide Maker Faire to enhance engineering and STEM activities for students.

A committee comprised of past LifeChanger of the Year winners and education professionals will determine the top 15 LifeChangers and surprise the winners at their schools with their awards in spring 2017. In addition, the top five grand prize finalists will be attend the National LifeChanger of the Year Grand Prize Ceremony in April 2017 in Naples, Florida.

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WALT’S CORNER

Compiled by Andrew Wroblewski

Canon U.S.A., Inc., which is based in Melville, recently announced several senior executive appointments and promotions.

Eliott Peck has been promoted from senior vice president to executive vice president and general manager of Imaging Technologies Communications Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tatsuro Kano has been promoted from vice president and general manager to senior vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies Communications Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. Mitsutoshi Hino has been promoted from senior director and general manager to vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies Communications Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tracie Sokol has been promoted from senior director and general manager to vice president and general manager, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Our employees are a tremendous asset to our company and we are pleased to begin the year with six hard-earned and well-deserved execu-

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A Gemini Dream I dreamed I came back as a harbor seal in Avila Bay, California I hang out near the pier swim beneath to dance for patrons dining above, peering through their glass tables I flip onto an empty floating dock wondering why I’m alone then sing, Je suis seule ce soir avec mes rêves, je suis seule ce soir, sans ton amour.

Mitsutoshi Hino

Tatsuro Kano

Walt Whitman

Some kids on the pier bark at me I nod at their applause, and, encouraged, sing, Le jour tombe, ma joie s’achève, tout se brise dans mon coeur lourd.

The crowd on the pier barks louder I do a flip flop bow and sing Je suis seule ce soir avec ma peine J’ai perdu l’espoir de ton retour,

Eliott Peck

Tracie Sokol

tive promotions,” said Joe Adachi, chairman and chief executive officer of Canon U.S.A., Inc. “I congratulate these executives, and thank them for their pledge to continue growth and success. With these professionals at the helm, I am confident their merits will drive further success for Canon in 2017.”

A big handsome seal swims toward me, all eyes, and I belt out, Et pourtant je t’aime encore et pour toujours, Ne me laisse pas seule sans ton amour I wake up You are kissing me all over Evelyn Cole Arroyo Grande, California Walt’s Corner is edited by George Wallace, former Suffolk County poet laureate, and honors founder Walt Whitman. Submissions of original poetry, short stories, photographs and drawings are welcomed. Send items to Long-Islander Newspapers, 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY, 11743. Submissions cannot be returned. Call 631-427-7000 for more information.

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