Huntington Weekly - 2/9/2017 Edition

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

Fortune Telling Rodents Groundhog discrepancy… One week ago

tinged with melancholy, it’s a great day to give yourself some tender love and care. The best part of it all? You’ll have that gallon of Ben & Jerry’s and bottle of merlot all to yourself.

was Groundhog Day, but it seems there is discrepancy among groundhog experts over whether or not we’ll see six more weeks of winter. Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil, arguably Valentine’s Day activities... For those of the most famous forecasting animal, did indeed you who are still on the search for a romantic see his own shadow on Feb. 2, according to evening with your special someone on ValenNPR. However, it seems that New York’s Staten tine’s Day, Huntington is Island Chuck didn’t see a shadow. In fact, he booming with great ideas. barely moved at all. However, Chuck reportedly Whether it’s enjoying a nice boasts an 80 percent IN THE KNOW dinner in Huntington village, accur1acy rating, according to WITH AUNT ROSIE couples can also enjoy the the Staten Island Zoo, while scenic harbor views in NorthPhil has only gotten it right 39 percent of the port or Cold Spring Harbor time since 1887, according to Stormfax.com. I and do some shopping in the village stores. personally support our locals, so I’m going with Valentine’s Day isn’t limited to just couples eiStaten Island Chuck on this one. Whatever the ther. For those singles out there, use the day to case, it seems our fortune telling rodents at celebrate your independence with friends. Grab least better forecasting ability than at least one a bite to eat and some drinks at the local bar or group of prognosticators: the pollsters of last restaurant, do some shopping, or, my personal year’s election. favorite, go to a local movie theater. Not sure what my girls and I will be watching this year Singles Awareness Day… In our fervent but AMC Loews Shore 8 is showing some interpursuit of all the passion that comes with love esting films, “Hidden Figures,” “The Space Beand relationships, let’s also not forget our untween Us,” and “Fences.” Whether is a romantic hitched peers. As for myself, I’ve never married, evening with your partner or a day to celebrate and I don’t regret that decision, but it’s certainyour independence, I hope everyone enjoys the ly had its ups and downs. Between the strange special day. looks I would get and the constant pestering from friends and family, I am fully immersed in the bachelorette lifestyle. If you know happen (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you to know single folk, by the grace of the have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s hapalmighty, don’t badger them by asking what pening in your neck of the woods, write to me they’re doing that day — you may just bring to today and let me know the latest. To contact mind their greatest fears of asking for a “table me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Isfor one.” For those who find their hands unlander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. held, consider taking yourself out on a date!

Or try the e-mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com) Whether singledom has you jumping for joy or

Photo Of The Week She’s Fast

Congratulations to 22-yearold Huntington runner Lauren Dorsky, who was the first overall women’s finisher in the Presidential Inauguration Half Marathon held at Eisenhower Park on Jan. 28.

Dorsky covered the four loop, 13-mile course in 1 hour, 31 minutes and 3 seconds, a pace of 6:57 minutes per mile.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK Carmine Rotolo

“I think together they give us a dynamic duo, not only basketball wise but I think more importantly they form a strong bond with whoever is out on the court with them.”

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Litter Lobber A 78-year-old Centerport man was arrested Jan. 31 for allegedly driving with a suspended license, as well as for repeatedly harassing his neighbor. Police said that the man drove a 2004 Chevrolet Impala without valid license plates at around 6:22 p.m. knowing that his license was suspended.

The man had four active bench warrants and was also charged for alleged harassment that took place between March 12, 2015 and May 26, 2015, according to police. The man threw stale bread, coconuts and rotten oranges onto his neighbor’s property on about 25 occasions, and shined a strobe light into her bedroom, police said.

The man was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and second-degree harassment.

Three Kinds of Pot Police said a 30-year-old Bay Shore man was arrested on Ashland Drive in Huntington at around 5:26 p.m. on Jan. 28 for possessing various forms of marijuana and for a forged registration sticker on the windshield of his 2010 Volkswagen. Police said he had marijuana, kief rocks and liquid hash oil in his possession. He was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana and second-degree possession of a forged instrument.

Caught With Coke, But No License Police arrested a 27-year-old Huntington man was arrested on Bristol Street in Greenlawn for allegedly driving with a suspended license while possessing cocaine at around 7:27 p.m. on Jan. 25. She was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and loitering unlawfully to use a controlled substance.

Roommate Scuffle A 57-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested for allegedly getting into a fight with his roommate at around 11:06 p.m. on Jan. 31 at East 3rd Street in Huntington Station. Police said the roommate was brought to Huntington Hospital for treatment. He was charged with thirddegree assault.

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comedy Tom Segura On The Absurd, Mundane SPOTLIGHT

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Comedian Tom Segura will drop

by The Paramount next week to bring his hilarious insights and observations on anything from the “absurd and the mundane.”

“It’s low-key observational. What I’m doing in standup is… you’re keying other people in to something that you just picked up on, and then they celebrate the fact that now they picked up on it too,” Segura, who is in the midst of his “No Teeth No Entry” tour, said.

Growing up, he was inspired by standup “OGs” like Eddie Murphy, George Carlin and Chris Rock.

Segura is also a serial podcaster, and is a regular guest on the “Joe Rogan Experience,” a long-running

series from the former “Fear Factor” host and UFC commentator.

Recently, Segura said, he took part in a two-day weight loss competition on Rogan’s show, competing against fellow comedian Bert Kreischer.

“I won, of course. They were two of the most downloaded podcasts ever. That was fun because so many people got involved in it,” Segura said. “We had a lot of laughs, it was basically two days of laughing and just three guys having fun.”

But, Segura’s favorite current project is the highly lauded “Your Mom’s House” podcast he hosts weekly with his wife, comedienne Christina Pazsitzky.

The couple has a 1-year-old son, Ellis. Between raising him, producing their podcast and touring, Segura said he finds his plate full.

“The show is the most fun thing I do. It’s basically like the conversa-

Comedian Tom Segura is set to bring his “No Teeth No Entry” tour to The Paramount on Feb. 16. tion we would have if we weren’t recording,” Segura said. “I’m very happy to say that it’s exploded in popularity. It’s grown every year.

Now it’s gotten to the point where it’s a massive, massive show.”

The show was a finalist for Best Comedy Podcast at the Stitcher Awards and was profiled by VICE. The Feb. 16 show in Huntington

is set to begin at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. In the meantime, Segura’s latest, full-length special “Mostly Stories” is available online.

“I’m just super excited, I haven’t been back to Long Island in a couple years… To actually do a full set… I’m excited about it,” Segura said.

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N O I T A C U D E Elementary level students of the Catch Five, Drop 21 and Hoop Northport-East Northport School Guard. Students then played these District recently received a lesson on games themselves in the playground new games to play during recess with during their recess period. the help of Curt Hinson, also known Dr. Recess also met with staff as “Dr. Recess.” Students and staff members to share his six steps to a members at all six of the elementary trouble-free playground and his phischools were visited by Dr. Recess, losophy of ways to support students who guided them in play and spoke while promoting self-responsibility, to staff members about his work. intrinsic motivation and inclusion With more than 34 years of teach- style teaching. ing experience, Dr. Recess has visited districts all across the United States to provide a new way to help children learn, grow, develop and live healthy lives through play.

During each of his visits to the schools, he led assemblies based on grade levels and presented students with new and fun ways to go out and play.

With the help of some student volunteers, he demonstrated Dr. Recess demonstrates new games with the games such as Keep Away, help of some student volunteers at Dickinson Hoop Ball, Knock Down, Avenue Elementary School.

Photos courtesy of Northport-East Northport School District

‘Dr. Recess’ Shows New Ways To Play

Dickinson Avenue Elementary School students were visited by Curt Hinson, also known as “Dr. Recess,” to learn new ways to play.

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N O I T A C U D E Students Explore Hot Topic

Pictured, from left, are: Professor Tiffany Joseph; student moderator Maxwell Schwartz; Gabriella Andrade, of Make the Road New York; student moderator Will Sepanski; Suffolk Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory; student moderator Anthony Rosato; immigration attorney Zarah Cheema; student moderator Albert Kirchner; and Principal Jay Matuk.

With immigration issues at the forefront of headlines, the Cold Spring Harbor Junior/Senior High School Civil Rights Activist Club hosted an immigration forum on Feb. 1, featuring experts in the field. The panelists fielded questions from students on topics that included immigration and the workforce, access to healthcare, paths to citizenship, immigration poli-

cy shifts and their impact, struggles immigrants face, and legislative issues pertaining to immigration. The panelists were Tiffany Joseph, sociology professor at Stony Brook University; Gabriella Andrade of Make the Road New York; Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory; and immigration attorney Zarah Cheema.

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By Carrie Parker info@longislandergroup.com

Through a little glass door affixed to a charming, green birdhouse-like box, a dozen different stories sit nestled side by side. And they’re free for the taking, or the leaving.

Courtesy of the Huntington Public Library, a Little Free Library now resides in the Huntington Town Hall lobby, where passersby are free to take or keep or swap or drop or share a book – with no strings attached, and no late fees.

From its humble beginnings in a front yard in Wisconsin, the Little Free Library is a small-town innovation that has blossomed across the globe since 2009. With 50,000 little libraries springing up in all 50 states and in over 70 countries by November of last year, the Little Free Library has evolved into a contagious, free exchange system for book lovers worldwide.

“People love to see what others have read, and they get to take something they maybe wouldn’t have been exposed to,” Laura Giuliani, Huntington Public Library’s head of youth and parent services, said in an interview. “Maybe they see something that catches their eye outside the genre they’d normally choose and it opens their world a little more.”

For the initial collection at town hall, HPL librarians slipped James Patterson’s “I, Michael Bennett” alongside “The Devil Wears Prada”

by Lauren Weisberger, and tucked in children’s book “Disney Bedtime Favorites” with the satiric collection “1,000 Unforgettable Senior Moments,” among others. Just over a week later, just Weisberger’s novel remains of the original batch remained.

“We put it in about a week ago, then came back a week later to see if books had been taken and people were using it already in such a short

Photo courtesy Town of Huntington

Take It Or Leave It At Little Free Library

Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone, left, is pictured with Laura Giuliani, Huntington Public Library’s head of youth and parent services, after the Little Free Library was installed in Huntington Town Hall last week. time,” Giuliani said. “It really does take care of itself.”

But it’s not just about the books themselves; it’s also about creating community and promoting literacy.

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like The Little Free Library,” Joanne Adam, HPL director, stated in a news release. “We hope this will encourage people to read more and to find out how much they can enrich their lives through books.”

Giuliani said the project began with the Suffolk Cooperative Library System, which ordered some of the pre-made models from the Little Free Library website. After giving it a sponge bath HPL’s signature sage green, the HPL librarians contacted Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone, who agreed that town hall, which Petrone said sees 100,000 vis-

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Photo /Office of Assem.Chad Lupinacci

Pols Meet Students

One side of the Little Free Library is decorated with a quote by author Neil Gaiman: “A book is a dream that you hold in your hands.”

itors each year, would make an ideal home for the box.

“This is a great way for people to help their unwanted books find new homes and for them to obtain books they have wanted to read for some time or to explore new authors,” Petrone stated in a news release. “I thank the Huntington Public Library for The Little Free Library is intended for adults, children bringing the Little Free Library to Town and teens alike. Frequent turnover results in an Hall.” eclectic collection of books.

Suffolk Legislator Steve Stern, left, and state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, right, are pictured with members of Next Generation Politics and the League of Women Voters of Huntington.

State Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R-South Huntington) and Suffolk Legislator Steve Stern (D-Dix Hills) recently joined Next Generation Politics and the League of Women Voters of Huntington for a debate and discussion regarding American Politics.

The debate was hosted at the South Huntington Library and drew dozens of students, families and community members interested in the political discourse.

“If you can say anything about the 2016 Presidential Election, it sure has gotten people involved in the discussion,” Lupinacci said.

“Regardless of your party affiliation, perspective or ideology, tonight was a great night to listen to these motivated students discuss their political points of view in a free and fair way.”

Stern said it was “a pleasure to welcome these fine students who participated in the League of Women Voters and Next Generation Politics debate.

“These impressive young men and women are great role models.

Their demonstrated interest and engagement ensure that the voices of young people will be heard, and our communities will be well-served in the future.'

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By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Tucked away in a Commack commercial center is a gateway to oldworld Italy that serves classic cuisine with modern sensibilities.

La Scala restaurant’s humble beginnings can be traced back to 1974, when it opened as a pizzeria. Since then, the restaurant has flourished and expanded. It was renovated last year to further expand the size of the establishment and refine its classic and welcoming interior, which is adorned with bottles of olive oil and wine.

From busboy to co-owner, Christopher Castelli started at the restaurant in 2003 and dedicated himself to his craft, working his way up the ladder and becoming an asset to La Scala.

The original founder and owner of the restaurant, Nunzio Cusumano, eventually looked to hand off operations to his daughter, Daniella Penne.

Castelli, of Commack, was brought on board last year as a partner of the restaurant in September of last year.

Carlos Gonzalez also joined on as a managing partner.

“We work as a family. We try and give the best quality food that we can, a warm atmosphere and make people feel welcome, Castelli said.

“We have an interest in customers’ lives, everyone’s treated like family.”

Diving into antipasti, the Clams Trio special plate featured a variety of antipasti menu items including two Baked Clams, Clams Casino and

The Cold Antipasto plates imported meats and vegetables, marinated in olive oil and balsamic vinegar that blend accents of tangy spiciness and a deep bursts of savory goodness.

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La Scala Steps Up Traditional Italian Fare

The Pollo Mona Lisa is a specialty at La Scala for good reason, serving up chicken rolled into hollowed meatball, stuffed with prosciutto, provolone and mozzarella cheese, all lightly breaded and fried.

Christopher Castelli started at La Scala restaurant in 2003 as a busboy and dedicated himself as he worked his way up to being a co-owner.

Stuffed Clams. The Clams Casino ($10.99) feature bacon, green and red peppers, celery, garlic and onions.

The Stuffed Clams ($10.99) are packed with fresh shrimp, lobster and crabmeat. The Baked Clams ($9.99) are baked to perfection with seasoned breadcrumbs. Each of these shine and brim with impeccable freshness.

The Cold Antipasto (Large for $13.99, Small for $10.99) brings together imported meats and vegetables, marinated in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The jalapeno stuffed with prosciutto and cheese perfectly exemplifies the beloved platter with accents of tangy spiciness and a deep

The Chocolate Polenta Cake is flourless and mixes up white, dark and milk chocolate on a polenta crust to satisfy chocolate lovers of all kinds.

burst of savory goodness.

The Hot Antipasto (large $18.99; small $12.99) plates up shrimp oreganata, baked clam, seafood stuffed mushroom, eggplant rollatine and stuffed pepper oven baked in a light marinara sauce. The stuffed mushroom wrapped hearty chunks of shrimp and crabmeat in an earthy shell, while the eggplant rollatine absorbs and captures the fresh zest of the marinara sauce.

Lobster Ravioli ($14.99) is composed of homemade striped ravioli, stuffed with lobster and topped with shrimp in a white cream sauce. The lobster is deeply satisfying as its porous texture took in the rich cream sauce, wrapped in a delightfully chewy ravioli.

The Pollo Mona Lisa ($11.99), a specialty at La Scala, is chicken rolled into hollowed meatball, stuffed with prosciutto, provolone and mozzarella cheese lightly breaded and fried. It’s also sauteed with fresh mushrooms, roasted red peppers and shallots, all served in a brown sauce with a touch of cream. The chicken exterior remains juicy and flavorful, and when cut, gives way to a gooey cheese blend accented by the prosciutto. Its surrounding medley of sauce and vegetables is sure to earn a place as diners’ favorite dish.

Desserts are served on a platter that is served throughout the restaurant for $6.95 each.

The Chocolate Polenta Cake is not only profoundly rich, but it’s also flourless, made just from polenta. It blends together white, dark and milk chocolate to satisfy all types of

chocolate lovers.

The Almond Cone features a crunchy cone dipped in caramel filled with a decadently delicious New York cheesecake filling. The cone itself is crunchy yet chewy as an ice cream sugar cone, dipped in saccharine caramel, coming together to form a perfect vessel for the oneof-a-kind filling.

The Clams Trio special plate features a variety of antipasti menu items including two Baked Clams, Clams Casino and Stuffed Clams, which all brimmed with impeccable freshness.

La Scala 34 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Commack 631-499-6049 lascalacommack.com Cuisine: Modern Italian Atmosphere: Polished, yet relaxed Price: Moderate Hours: Sunday- Thursday, 11 a.m.- 10 p.m.; Friday- Saturday, 11 a.m.- 11 p.m.

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h s i d e d i s Where To Eat Your Heart Out Winter Prix Fixe Dinner Menu 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.

APPETIZERS Choice of NEW ENGL AND CL AM CHOWDER

Mill Pond House Restaurant’s special Valentine's Sushi Roll appetizer of salmon, shrimp, and avocado topped with yellowfin tuna.

By Carrie Parker info@longislandergroup.com

Whether it’s the very first date or one of many, Valentine’s Day offers a chance for each foodie and their special someone to bond over a meal that won’t be forgotten. But, with potentially differing palates, it’s good to have more choices than not.

Have no fear, the Foodies are here to shed some light on the wine and cuisine being offered up by restaurants across town next Tuesday. Here are just a few of the many offerings: Besito Mexican 402 New York Ave., Huntington 631-549-0100 Besitomexican.com The perfect place to share plenty of “besitos,” or “little kisses” as its translated, Besito Mexican in Huntington village promises to offer two chef’s specials, a chocolatey dessert and cocktail specials in addition to its full menu during its Valentine’s Day Weekend celebration spanning Friday, Feb. 10 through Tuesday, Feb. 14. So, pucker up – it’s in the name after all!

Honu Kitchen & Cocktails 363 New York Ave., Huntington 631-421-6900 Honukitchen.com Honu is hosting a Valentine Weekend of Love, which lasts Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 10-12, and Tuesday, Feb. 14. There will be special offerings on the menu for diners who stray from the regular menu.

Start with Long Island Blue Point Oysters (half dozen $18; dozen $36) or a crispy goat cheese salad ($12).

For the main course, try the New

Zealand Rack of Lamb with glazed heirloom carrots and herb mashed potatoes ($37) or Pan Roasted Chilean Sea Bass with caramelized cauliflower puree and oven roasted vegetables ($38). See which dish will find its way to your heart – okay, or at least your stomach.

Mill Pond House Restaurant 437 E. Main St., Centerport 631-261-7663 Millspondrestaurant.com Cozy up with your honey and a nice flank of steak, spread of seafood or roll of sushi in this century-old colonial with a spectacular water view and award-winning wine list. Celebrate Valentine’s Day from 12 noon- 4 p.m. with the regular lunch menu of lobster, salads, sandwiches, artisanal cheeses, the Mill Pond Burger and a colossal Seafood Plateau from the raw bar. After 4 p.m., enjoy a special $60 per person, three-course dinner. Settle in with classics like lobster bisque, fried calamari, clams and oysters or go for the Mediterranean Plate of black pepper hummus, raita, roasted peppers, halumi, feta cheese and grilled pita. Or try the almost-toopretty-to-eat special Valentine’s Roll of salmon, shrimp and avocado topped with tuna. Then choose the Mill Pond Chopped Salad or Classic Caesar before diving into one of the many rich entrees. For meat-lovers, savor a line-up of ribs, chicken, filet mignon, pork chops, skirt steak, or duck. More the seafood type? Delight in some shrimp scampi, pan-seared salmon, or Chef Sammy’s Valentine’s Dinner special of tuna, salmon, eel, crabmeat and more.

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LOBST ER 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 ATE marinated tomatoes, herb crostini micro greens, EVOO BAKED LIT TLE-NECK CL AMS (8) CHARRED PORTUGESE OCTOPUS WITH WHIT E BEANS radishes, arugula, preserved tomatoes dill lemon emulsion MEDITERRANEAN PL ATE 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 SPAGHET TI SQUASH AND K ALE heirloom cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic and EVOO

served with mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day SOLE ROBERTO lightly breaded, plum tomatoes and basil lemon white wine sauce PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE

PAN SEARED SALMON FILLET fresh asparagus and quinoa chardonnay beurre blanc BRAISED BONELESS BEEF SHORT RIB crispy onions, horseradish cream natural jus CHICKEN PARMESAN served with linguine pomodoro 10 OZ SLICED NY SIRLOIN

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 AT E MOUSSE

WARM APPLE CRISP Tahitian vanilla gelato

NY CHEESECAKE brown sugar streusel

PANNA COT TA

Offer valid through Friday, March 31, 2017

437 E. Main Street (Route 25A), Centerport • 631-261-7663 www.millpondrestaurant.com

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Huntington Businesses

By Janee Law

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School Focuses On Well-Rounded Education

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Trinity Regional School administrators and educators are on a mission to assist students in maximizing their potential, making them aware of those around them, servicing the community, and becoming productive members of the workforce and global Christian citizens, said Principal Jeanne Morcone.

Located on the grounds of St. Anthony of Padua parish in East Northport, the 37,000-square-foot school offers educational programs from the nursery level up through eighth grade. There are 25 classrooms, and state-of-the-art a computer room, science lab, library and gym.

Morcone, of Queens, has been principal of the school ever since it opened in 1992. She said that the Trinity Regional School has made a strong push to incorporate technology in its daily curriculum.

“We’ve been integrating some technology programs in the area of English, language arts and math that are computer-based so that students can work at their own pace,” she said.

The school currently has 30 iMacs, 60 iPads, 30 Chromebooks, video conferencing equipment and SMART Boards in every classroom for teachers and students to utilize, Morcone said.

“We’re also continuing to enhance the opportunities for [science, technology, engineering and mathematics] STEM learning for the students,” Morcone said. “Each year we have a STEM fair that focuses on inventions building construction as well as science experimentation.”

As a Catholic school, Morcone said that the values of their Catholic faith permeate how students interact with each other. The designation has also pushed Trinity Regional School to be competitive with local public school.

“We’re in an area where the public schools are good schools. We have to always excel in academics so that parents will want to send their children to

Pictured above are students of Trinity Regional School in East Northport. The school emphasizes the importance of incorporating technology into education. a school such as this, knowing that they’ll get the religious values and the character development, as well as a fine academic education,” Morcone said. “We look at them from their spiritual, social, emotional and physical development as well. These are all areas that are part of how we approach our classroom and how we approach what we do with the students.”

Trinity Regional School first opened its doors at 1025 5th Ave. in September 1992 as a combination of six schools at local parishes. In the ’80s, Morcone

said, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre was concerned about the size of the various schools that then existed and came up with a plan called “regionalization.” With that, every parish in the Rockville Centre Diocese, which spans Nassau and Suffolk, was placed into a region.

Trinity Regional School combined St. Anthony’s of Padua, St. Philip Neri in Northport, St. Hugh of Lincoln in Huntington Station, St. Francis of Assisi in Greenlawn, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in Centerport and St.

Elizabeth of Hungary in Melville.

“This was always the main building and over the years this has become the place for anyone interested from the six parishes,” Morcone said.

Ensuring that each student participate in activities, the school also offers many extracurricular programs during, such as a newspaper club, three choral groups, the leadership group and STEM clubs.

Afterschool programs include a marching band, theater productions for sixth, seventh and eighth graders and a middle school sports program that sports soccer and cross country teams in the fall; basketball and bowling in the winter; and baseball, softball and volleyball in the spring. The school is also hoping to introduce a girls lacrosse team in the future to fulfill requests from community members.

Trinity Regional School

Jeanne Morcone has been principal of Trinity Regional School ever since it opened in 1992.

1025 5th Ave. East Northport 631-261-5130 trinityregional.org

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business Photo courtesy of Councilwoman Susan Berland’s office

It’s Time To Rock

Huntington Councilwoman Susan Berland, center, is pictured during the recent ribbon cutting ceremony at School of Rock (145 East Main St., Huntington) with, top row, from left: Gene Rubin, owner; Monica Rubin, owner and general manager; Dylan Gross, general manager; and student Macy. Also pictured in the bottom row, from left, are students Aleta, Jessica, Amber and Bradley.

Berland said, “I am always eager

and proud to support new local businesses in our town especially those teaching our kids new and advanced skills. Having the School of Rock in Huntington will create exciting opportunities for our young people.”

School of Rock is a for-profit educational company that has been up and running since 1994.

Locations are being opened worldwide, including Huntington.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

A Night of Norman Rockwell + Networking Join the Huntington Chamber and the Young Professional committee for a night of culture and networking. On Wednesday, Feb. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m., the committee will host their monthly blender at the Hecksher Museum.

The 2 Prime Ave. museum will run the exhibit: ‘Norman Rockwell and Friends: American Illustrations from the Mort Künstler Collection’ through March 4. As the museum website notes, “In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these artists contributed countless illustrations to the journals and books that were avidly read by an increasingly literate American public, assuming

a cultural significance equivalent to that of television and digital technology today.”

To learn more about the Hecksher Musuem and all their exhibits visit Heckscher.org.

The Young Professionals Blender offers a venue for business minded individuals to come together and share their experiences, utilize each other’s resources, generate business and build their careers. Bring a friend and enjoy a ‘night at the museum.’ For more information on all events and to learn more about the chamber visit Huntingtonchamber.com, or call 631-423-6100.

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y t i n u m m Co Police Trained For Canine Emergencies

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

The Suffolk County Police Department is equipped to handle human emergencies, but now they’ve added canine ones to that repertoire.

SCPD Medical Director Dr. Scott Coyne and Second Precinct officer Angela Ferrara visited the Dix Hills Animal Hospital on Jan. 30 to explain some of the medical training that the county’s elite officers are learning.

The SCPD’s Medical Crisis Action Team (MEDCAT) is now equipped to handle canine emergencies as part of their training. Coyne first created the team in 2008 as a merger between the fields of medicine and law enforcement to enable officers also act as first responders trained in Advanced Life Support.

June Margolin, president of the civic group Huntington Matters, is also a receptionist at the hospital.

“As a community, the Huntington area, we are extremely connected to our animals. It’s something that I think is important,” Margolin said. “They’re members of your family.”

Margolin was excited that these officers now have the training in their toolbox, since they act as first responders.

“We know that we can do something,” she said. “If we can just get to them sooner, we can do so much more.”

Ferrara, one of the 27 MEDCAT officers, said she learned about techniques including hemostatic dressing, which can stop arterial bleeding in animals; developed an understanding of canine toxicology; and learned about

From left, Dix Hills Animal Hospital owner and veterinarian Dr. Alison Rhein holding Marco, Suffolk County Police Department Medical Director Dr. Scott Coyne, Huntington Matters President June Margolin and Second Precinct Officer Angela Ferrara. treating conditions like dog bloat, which can potentially be fatal.

“It’s been an outstanding experience so far under the direction of Dr. Scott Coyne to be able to save lives in the field. As a medic with the police department, it’s a great feeling,” Ferrara said. “I am a dog owner, I am a dog lover… and this training just advanced my medical training in the field. It really, really helps out.”

Coyne, who is also the chief surgeon for the SCPD, said there are 20 canine units currently with the department.

“They’re members of the service, they can be hurt be a perpetrator, they

can be shot, stabbed, hit by a car.

There’s no EMS for dogs, so we have expanded our training of the talent,” Coyne said. “The same principles really apply from humans to the dogs, there’s so many similarities.”

Dr. Alison Rhein of the animal hospital said that this training could aid in helping our canine companions in their times of need.

“A lot of times, by the time they get to us, it’s too late. All those things will help contribute to their recovery, and just like in the human field, if you can get EMTs to triage and get everything started, it just helps us do our job better.”

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s s e n i s u b Vauxhall Owners Bringing BBQ To Village

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Following the success of Vauxhall, co-owners Eric Finneran, Salvatore Mignano and Dan Valentino are gearing up to open Nashville-style barbecue joint RadioRadio right next door to the bar and restaurant on Clinton Avenue in Huntington village.

The soon-to-be southern barbecue bistro will offer a cozy, intimate setting, and will be family-friendly.

There will also be outdoor seating available when warm weather returns.

Valentino said that RadioRadio was named after Elvis Costello’s “Radio Radio” song from 1978 album “This Year’s Model.” The trio, each of which are also musicians, employed a similar tactic when naming Vauxhall, which was derived from English rock star Morrissey’s 1994 album, “Vauxhall and I.” Valentino said their idea for opening up RadioRadio came from an observation that Huntington village was lacking barbecue food, although the owners of Old Fields Inn recently announced that they plan to open Old Fields Barbecue on New Street in the village this spring.

The cuisine at RadioRadio will be managed by Michael Meehan, who is also the chef at Vauxhall.

Valentino said Meehan “has a love affair” with

Work is being done on soon-to-be south barbecue joint RadioRadio, which is planned to open next door to Vauxhall in Huntington at 24 Clinton Ave. barbecue and that he will also be brought in as a business partner. Meehan was previously head chef at H20 in Smithtown for six years until 2014.

“We’re going to feature a combination of southern classic dishes and southern ingredients, like fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, catfish, and hoppin’ John rice,” Meehan said. “Then 50 percent of the menu is going to be our house-smoked barbecue, brisket, pulled pork as well as several vegan items.”

Chris Burke, the bar manager at Vauxhall, will also be brought on board to RadioRadio. He said there will be a lot of classic southern cocktails on the menu and he’s shooting for a New Orleans emphasis.

“We’ll take classics and then we’ll put our own twist to it, where it’s not reinventing the wheel but it’s giving something a modern flare that maybe can be shown in a different light, showcasing local ingredients, different styles, and different techniques,” Burke said. “It’s a big focus on what we can make in house versus what we purchase from other vendors.

There’s going to be a lot of fresh infusions, fresh syrups, and rotate seasonally.”

For Vauxhall, Valentino said they started with a vision when it first opened in December 2015 and then the town turned it into the success it is today.

“We’re going into [RadioRadio] with an open mind,” Valentino said. “We’re going to put our ideas out there and then whatever people give back to us is what it will be. It’s very humbling to open another business because it’s not an easy town.”

RadioRadio will take over the 24 Clinton Avenue location in Huntington village, which was previously occupied by Doppio Artisan Bistro. Valentino said that they began the construction process after the lease was signed in December 2016 and hopes to open RadioRadio this spring.

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THURSDAY

C O M M U N I T Y

Valentine’s Red Tie Gala

Calendar

The Townwide Fund of Huntington is celebrating members of our community with big hearts at the 2017 Valentine’s Red Tie Gala on Thursday, Feb. 9 at Oheka Castle (135 W Gate Drive, Huntington). An elegant evening is planned with a focus on fun and fundraising to support The Townwide Fund of Huntington and celebrate leaders in our community. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails, followed by dinner, dancing, with great raffles and a silent auction. For more information, gala sponsorship opportunities, raffle donations and tickets, call Executive Director Gloria Palacios at 631-6294950 or email info@townwidefund.org.

WEDNESDAY Young Professionals Business Blender

Every month, young influential people from business, nonprofits and government come together to share their experiences, generate business, and build their careers at the hottest places in Huntington. These “no name tag” events are a sure way to have fun & make true connections. Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:308:30 p.m. at Heckscher Museum (2 Prime Ave., Huntington). Register online at Huntingtonchamber.com.

FRIDAY YDA Acoustic Night

Come down to Northport YDA (324 Main St., Northport) on Friday, Feb. 10, 7:3010 p.m. for an evening of chill vibes, good tunes and hot coffee. For more information and/or to sign up as a performer, call Abbie Maher at 631-2617901.

Get Jazzy with Danny Mixon & Friends

A prolific piano virtuoso who has performed in the U. S. and Internationally, Daniel Asbury Mixon will treat you to a night of high-energy piano, bass and drum jazz music. Starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10 at Grasso’s (134 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor). Call 631-3676060 for details or visit Grassosrestuarant.com

SATURDAY Paint And Pour

Paint your personal wine glass or beer mug at Christ Lutheran Church (189 Burr Road, East Northport) on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Paint supplies, first drink and hors d’oeuvres are included with a $20 ticket. Ages 21 and up only.

Reserve a spot by calling 631-499-4655.

Valentine’s Day Storytime

Come to Barnes & Noble (4000 East Jericho Turnpike East Northport) on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. for story time and activities in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Featured titles are The Secret Life of Squirrels: A Love Story and Valentine’s Day Is Cool. Don’t miss out! Call 631-462-0208 or visit Stores.barnesandnoble.com for more information.

Art Lovers Unite

Fall in love with a work of art this Valentine’s Day weekend HeARTS for ART Weekend at the Heckscher Museum of Art (2 Prime Ave., Huntington) on Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12 from 11:00 a.m.-5 p.m.

heart. With a thrilling all-Gershwin score and a spectacularly designed, climactic dream ballet sequence shot by cinematographer John Alton, An American in Paris is a musical movie landmark filled with such gems as “I Got Rhythm,” “’S Wonderful,” “Our Love Is Here to Stay” and “I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise.”

Reception with refreshments at 7 p.m., film begins at 7:30 p.m. Visit Cinemaartscentre.org to buy tickets ($11 for members, $16 for the public).

Marriage Marathon For the 22nd year, Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia, also the town’s marriage officer, is performing her Valentine’s Day Marriage Ceremony Marathon on Thursday, Feb. 14. The town board room at Huntington Town Hall, where the ceremonies will be performed, will be transformed into a wonderland for love’s greatest holiday. There is no charge to the couple for the ceremony, and their guests are welcome to attend the reception. For more info, or to make an appointment, call the town clerk’s office at 631-351-3216.

SUNDAY Love Songs Of World War II

Performer Diane Cypkin will present While You’re Away: Love Songs of World War II at Northport Public Library (151 Laurel Ave., Northport) on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 2-3:30 p.m. The concert/lecture will feature some of the love songs that were exceptionally popular during World War II, including “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else But Me),” “The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Chattanooga Choo, Choo” and many others. Why were they so popular? Who wrote, played and sang them? Come and find out how the spirit of the time was uplifted by this enduring music. No registration required.

MONDAY Exploring Art…Making Memories

People living with dementia and their care partners are invited to an artistic experience designed to stimulate new pathways of learning, expression, and memories. Specially trained professionals will lead an interactive tour and encourage group discussion at the Heckscher Museum of Art (2 Prime Ave., Huntington) from 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. Along with the guided tour of Norman Rockwell and Friends, guitarist Peter Rogine will fill the galleries with

romantic jazz favorites from The Great American Songbook. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.

Members $8, non-members $10, partners free.

TUESDAY Marriage Marathon

For the 22nd year, Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia, also the town’s marriage officer, is performing her Valentine’s Day Marriage Ceremony Marathon on Thursday, Feb. 14. The town board room at Huntington Town Hall, where the ceremonies will be performed, will be transformed into a wonderland for love’s greatest holiday. There is no charge to the couple for the ceremony, and their guests are welcome to attend the reception. For more info, or to make an appointment, call the town clerk’s office at 631-351-3216.

Romance on the Silver Screen

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington) on Tuesday, Feb. 14 with an exclusive big-screen showing of “An American in Paris” (1951). This romantic tale and Best Picture Oscar winner stars the ever-captivating Gene Kelly as a painter struggling to make ends meet in the city of light, and the lovely Leslie Caron as the young Parisian girl who captures his

UPCOMING/OONGOING

First Time Buyer Seminar

Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage are holding a First Time Buyer Seminar on Thursday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. at Panera Bread (345 Main St., Huntington) in the rear dining room. Complimentary refreshments. For additional information, call 631-427-6600.

Pet Food Drive

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

LIBRARIES Library-hosted events and programs are 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.

• Local actress and Take 2 Actor’s Studio owner, Regina Schneider, will teach you the fundamentals of acting in an acting workshop Fridays through March 24, 1-3 p.m. (no class 2/3, 2/24, (Continued On Page 17)

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Register with a $200 check payable to CSH Library.

Commack Public Library

Please note that the 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack location is currently under construction. The temporary location address is 6243 Jericho Turnpike, Commack. Event locations may be affected. Call 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.

• Valentine Bear with “A Time For Kids”: Learn through creative movement, singing, dancing and arts and crafts with A Time for Kids on Monday, Feb. 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. A parent or adult caregiver must remain with the child during this program. Open to ages 18 onths-5 years (Pre-K). Program location: Elwood Public Library, 1929 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. Register online to reserve your spot.

Deer Park Library

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

• Belly Dancing: On Sunday, Feb. 12, 12 p.m., Lenora Dome returns to teach the basics of belly dancing – not only get fit and reduce stress, but it’s a great way to achieve grace and femininity. Please wear loose, comfortable clothes and socks or slippers – no sneakers. Open to adults only, register online to guarantee your spot.

Elwood Public Library

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

• Time for Kids invites children ages 18 months-5 years to Valentine Bear on Monday, Feb. 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Features songs, activities, and a special craft for Valentine’s Day. Registration required.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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

• Veterans, share your story as part of the Veterans Testimonial Project. The library is looking for U.S. veterans to interview; all interviews will be recorded and added to the library’s Local History Collection. To participate, call 631-498-1260.

Harborfields Public Library

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

• Alissa Rosenberg Photography on display in the Library Art Gallery from Wednesday, Feb. 1 through Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Romance On The Silver Screen Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington) on Tuesday, Feb. 14 with an exclusive big-screen showing of “An American in Paris” (1951). This romantic tale and Best Picture Oscar winner stars the ever-captivating Gene Kelly as a painter struggling to make ends meet in the city of light, and the lovely Leslie Caron as the young Parisian girl who captures his heart. With a thrilling all-Gershwin score and a spectacularly designed, climactic dream ballet sequence shot by cinematographer John Alton, An American in Paris is a musical movie landmark filled with such gems as “I Got Rhythm,” “’S Wonderful,” “Our Love Is Here to Stay” and “I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise.” Reception with refreshments at 7 p.m., film begins at 7:30 p.m. Visit Cinemaartscentre.org to buy tickets ($11 for members, $16 for the public).

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• Valentine’s Day Party (Main): On Friday, Feb. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m., get ready for Valentine’s Day with an evening of activities, treats, and a chance to make your own valentines to give to someone special. Open to grades K-2. Register online.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • SAT Preparation Workshop (Northport branch): On Thursday, Feb. 9, 6:158:45 p.m., students in grades 10-12 can prepare for the SAT exams with teachers Barbara White and Jay Berger. A non-refundable check for $114 payable to the Northport-East Northport Public Library must be paid within three days of your registration.

Your class placement is not complete until payment is received. Register online to reserve your spot.

South Huntington Public Library

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

• Saturday Night Series 2017 continues on Feb. 11 with Vintage Bliss and Feb. 18 with the Northport Jazz Band.

Shows start at 7 p.m. South Huntington cardholders can get free tickets. Print them online, call 631549-4411 or get them in person at the Circulation Desk. Tickets are valid until 6:50 p.m., when non-ticket holders will be seated, if there is space.

a wacky one night class. Rare early film clips, comedy highlights and great stories fill the evening on Monday, Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are online at $11 for members, $16 for the public.

• Join legendary stage and screen star Joel Grey for a rare screening of Bob Fosse’s breathtakingly original musical drama Cabaret (1972), featuring Grey in his Academy Award winning role as the Master of Ceremonies. The event on Thursday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m. will also include a discussion and signing of Grey’s revealing memoir, a copy of which is included with each ticket.

Tickets available online at $49 for members, $59 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 through March 5. Tickets: $15.

MUSEUMS/EEXHIBITS

Art League of Long Island

THEATER/FFILM

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.

• Be a part of the GO APE exhibit’s 10th year and view the exceptional artwork of 106 AP Art students from 28 Long Island High Schools, as selected by their teachers. The Advanced Placement Exhibition at the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery ends Sunday, Feb. 12 with an Artists’ Reception and Awards Presentation from 1-3 p.m.

Cinema Arts Centre

B. J. Spoke Gallery

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

• Laurel and Hardy – Sky Room Talk: Join film historian Glenn Andreiev as he presents the hilarious cinematic duo of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in

299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

631-549-5106.

Bjspokegallery.org • The Poetry in Motion exhibit will be open through Feb. 26, featuring works

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by B.J. Spoke artist members. Each artist will select or write a poem that resonates with their work or create a new work of art inspired by a favorite poem.

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 • Mark your calendar for February Break Events, Feb. 20-24. See below.

• Winter Wonderland: Stay warm inside while making your own snow that won’t melt on Monday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday).

Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors.

• Exhibits: If I Were a Whaler explores a whaler’s life for family audiences. Thar She Blows: Whaling History on Long Island explores one of the region’s most important industries.

Foto Foto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. fotofotogallery.org.

Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 11a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 12-5.

• Portfolio Members Exhibition: Andrea M. Gordon & Rosalie Frost ongoing through Saturday, Feb. 25.

Green River Gallery

117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor.

Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 631-692-8188.

• Ongoing exhibit of Eric Sloane oil paintings. Some new works from one of the premier Gold coast artists from the mid-20th century.

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

Haven Gallery

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. have(Continued On Page 18)

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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.

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

• “Mort Kunstler: The New Nation,” featuring historical paintings by this Long Island artist, through April 2.

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: MondayFriday. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040, ext.

100. hmtcli.org • The permanent exhibit explains the 1930s increase of intolerance, the reduction of human rights and the lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others.

Huntington Art Center

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

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

Huntington Arts Council

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

Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-2718423. huntingtonarts.org.

• Huntington Arts Council presents The Human Condition juried Photography Show through Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Main Street Gallery (213 Main Street, Huntington. Photography show juried

by Marc Josloff. Featuring artists: Alex Atkinson, Shain Bard, Stephen Bitel,

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Art Lovers Unite Fall in love with a work of art this Valentine’s Day weekend HeARTS for ART Weekend at the Heckscher Museum of Art (2 Prime Ave., Huntington) on Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12 from 11:00 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wendy Curtis, Doris Diamond, James Dima, Frank Esposito, Ken Farrell, Alyssa Fox, Joanna Gazzola, Bill Grabowski, Teri Herzog, Germaine Hodges, Geraldine Hoffman, Warren Jacobson, Kenny Ng, Niki Kniffin, Herb Knopp, William Mac Millan, Joseph Manor, Stan Mehlman, John Micheals, Jean Miller, Kenny Ng, Alan Richards, Jim Sabiston, Max Schauder, Paul Schmid, Susan Silkowitz, Christina Stow, Donald Thiergard, William Von Gonten, Pamela Waldroup, Joan Weiss.

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631427-7045, ext. 401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • Lunch & Learn at Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (65 Wall St., Huntington) continues Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 12 noon with Dr. Joanne S. Grasso presenting “The American Revolution on Long Island.” Gourmet three-course meal included in ticket.

Space is limited. Call 631-427-7045 ext. 404 to reserve your place. Visit online for full schedule and pricing.

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. northportarts.org • Daniel Gale Art Shows: Six week solo exhibits, free and open to the public.

Visual artwork by NAC artists on display and for sale at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty (77 Main St., Northport). Andrea M. Gordon, Photography now through March 4.

• StarLight Coffeehouse Series: On Friday, Feb. 17, catch Beaucoup Blue, the father and son duo of David and Adrian Mowry. Their music is steeped in Americana, influenced by blues, folk, soul, R&B, jazz, country, and bluegrass.

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, 6:30-9:30 p.m. This year’s theme is Lucky Numbers and submission is open to all local artists. Drop-off deadline is Feb. 11. See Ripeartgal.com for pricing and specifications.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: WednesdayFriday, 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.

• Make a Dreamcatcher on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1-2:30 p.m. $12 per child, ages 9 and up. Call 631-427-5240 ext.

113 to register.

• The Victorian Tea Party on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2:30-4 p.m. teaches social skills, role-playing and dining manners. $12 per child or $20 per child for both programs this day.

• The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association is proud to announce its thirty-first annual student poetry contest is now open to students in grades 3-12 with twelve entrance categories.

Write a poem using Whitman’s Poem I Dream’d In A Dream. Deadline is March 17. Winners will be notified by mid-May. Awards will be distributed on Sunday, June 4 at the annual Walt Whitman Birthday Celebration from noon-2 p.m. held at the Walt Whitman Birthplace. For requirements and award details, visit Waltwhitman.org.

MUSIC/DDANCE

StarLight Coffeehouse

Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main Street, Northport. 631-6633038. Shows at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). Tickets vary per artist and are available at Northportarts.org.

• Enjoy an evening with Beaucoup Blue with an opening set by Wild Ginger on Friday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Beaucoup Blue is the Philadelphia-based father and son duo David and Adrian Mowry.

From blues to bluegrass, their soulful and innovative style is woven with rich harmonies and captivating guitar work. Accolades include “Grand Prize

winner of the Billboard Magazine World Song-Writing Contest” and top 40 on AMA’s Americana, Roots and Folk radio charts. A cappella trio Wild Ginger of Candice Baranello, Caren Jacobs and Maureen Keelty will perform a repertoire that spans the globe.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Purchase tickets online at Northportarts.org.

Five Towns Performing Arts Center 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.

• Performances of Time Stands Still, a play by Donald Margulies about changing relationships that revolves around a photo journalist and her reporter boyfriend, set for Thursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, available online at 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.

• Hard Luck Café Series: Jon Shain & Jessy Tomsko perform on Thursday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. in the Hard Luck Café at Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington): Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter and guitarist who combines improvised Piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime. His work touches on the trials and tribulations of regular people, as well as themes of social justice. Jessy Tomsko is a NYC-based singer-songwriter and a versatile vocalist, guitarist, pianist, and composer. Tomsko has independently released several EPs and albums and is working on a new one, Wild and Good. Tickets for this event are available at the Cinema Arts Centre on the day of the performance (there are no advance tickets for this event). Tickets $10 for FMSH and Cinema Arts Centre Member, $15 for public.

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

• Acclaimed comedian Jim Breuer performs on Saturday, Feb. 11, 5 p.m. (all ages show), 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Tickets $19.50-$59.50.

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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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

A drug prevention and awareness program, “Be Smart. Don’t Start,” is making moves in Huntington with its mission to catch teens at an early age to teach them about the negative impacts of drug use.

Dom Spada, Halesite Fire Department second assistant chief and Village of Huntington Bay police commissioner, spearheaded the program in March 2016. The team includes Village of Huntington Bay Police Chief Chris Jack; Reisa Berg, director of education at Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence, Inc. (LICADD), and Halesite firefighters Kate Kuntz and Jerry Conlon.

Spada, of Huntington Bay, said he started the program after he noticed that the victims of a number of calls he went on for the firehouse were getting into drugs younger and younger.

“We’ve had probably half a dozen fatalities in Halesite over the last 18 months and then we have overdoses that occur every week,” Spada said. “We want to target kids at an earlier age before they started using.”

Spada said a particular case prompted him to

Photos by Dom Spada

A Roadmap For Kids To Avoid Using Drugs

Pictured, from left, are: Dom Spada, Halesite Fire Department second assistant chief and Village of Huntington Bay police commissioner; Chris Jack, Village of Huntington Bay police chief; Halesite firefighters Jerry Conlon and Wanda Conroy; and Reisa Berg, director of education LICADD. begin the anti-drug program when he responded to a call on Thanksgiving 2015. The 19-year-old victim died from an overdose.

“I ended up going to a wake and when I talked to the victim’s mother, she said that her daughter started drinking and smoking pot in fifth grade and then before she knew it, she was doing lots of things,” Spada said.

Geared towards sixth, seventh and eighth graders, a seminar was held at the Halesite Fire House last week. Several speakers divulged their knowledge and personal experience with drugs.

A very valuable element that is brought into the program is giving kids a playbook by role-playing a situation they may encounter.

“You’d be shocked at how many kids don’t know what to say to their friends,” Spada said. “We scare them straight a little bit and give them a roadmap on how to get out of those things. I always say to them, ‘Trust your instincts, if you feel something is not right then chances are you need to move on.’”

The team has hosted approximately nine antidrug seminars in its first year, and Spada said about 700 kids have come through the program.

His goal with the program is to roll it out to every fire division in the second battalion in Suffolk County.

“This is a community plague and every community needs to be proactive. If every fire division in Suffolk County can present three times a year this continuous message will be communicated all over Suffolk County all year round,” Spada said. “It’s not a one and done program, the conversation needs to be opened constantly about drug and alcohol abuse.”

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Why Is That Baby Wearing Braces?

By Dr. Inna Gellerman info@longislandergroup.com

Today we’re used to seeing tweens, teens and adults of all ages wearing braces, but you may be surprised to see braces on the smile of a younger child.

That’s because there Dr. Inna are times when early Gellerman treatment can solve orthodontic problems that may be harder to treat when the child is older.

According to the American Association of Orthodontists, children should have an orthodontic check up by the time they are seven to evaluate

their mouths and jaws and make sure that their teeth are coming in correctly.

At this time, most children have at least eight permanent teeth – four molars and four incisors. Most children don’t need treatment at this time, and it’s a quick and free visit.

But for some kids, teeth that are growing in above the gum line, an already crowded jaw line or teeth that have not yet come in at all may point to the need for early treatment. Can you tell just by looking? Sometimes these early problems are easy to spot, but oftentimes they are not.

The orthodontist will be able to tell if a child’s jaw may not be big enough to fit all of the permanent teeth that are coming in. There are several appliances that can widen the jaw when the

Orthopaedic Institute Opens

Pictured, from left, are: Gerard Brogan Jr., MD, executive director at Huntington Hospital; Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling; Nicholas Sgaglione, MD, chair of the department of orthopaedic surgery at Northwell Health; Adam Bitterman, DO; William Healy III, MD, director of orthopaedic strategic initiatives for Northern Suffolk County with Northwell Health Physician Partners; and Nina DePaola, PT, VP, orthopaedic service line at Northwell Health.

Northwell Health officials recently announced the opening of a $1.5 million, state-of-the-art orthopaedic facility on East Main Street in Huntington.

The Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute at Huntington, which spans 5,000square-foot at 155 East Main St., was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 19. The facility specializes in general orthopaedic surgery, as well as foot and ankle surgery. The practice, led by Adam Bitterman, DO, features a digital Carestream imaging system. Bitterman also performs surgery at Huntington Hospital, where he was born.

“Our professional team of

physicians and staff are dedicated to providing the highest-quality orthopaedic care as well as comprehensive musculoskeletal services to all of our patients and members of the community,” said Nicholas Sgaglione, MD, professor and chair of orthopaedic surgery at Northwell Health and the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine.

The new facility is one of Northwell’s 11 orthopaedic offices on Long Island, including four in Suffolk. The addition has been touted as a major focus of the health system’s expansion efforts, which also include the recently-opened $53 million emergency department at Huntington Hospital.

child is younger, avoiding the need for teeth extraction later on. Make no mistake about it: orthodontists, parents and patients prefer to avoid having teeth extracted.

Early habits may have already created orthodontic problems. If not treated, things like protruding teeth from thumb or a misaligned bite could become worse as the child’s oral structures grow and change over time.

If a tooth or teeth have failed to come in, a spacer will ensure that when the teeth finally do come in, there’s plenty of room for them.

Because orthodontists study the movement and placement of teeth for many years to master their specialty, they are able to see precisely what is happening in the mouth and determine if early treatment is necessary. Most kids are fine, but wouldn’t you want your child to get the right treatment, at the right time?

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and the

Gellerman Orthodontics team is visiting schools with a fun presentation about taking care of young teeth. While our show changes every year, the message is the same: proper brushing, flossing and a healthy diet can help children have a beautiful healthy smile for a lifetime. Good dental hygiene and healthy habits are important all year long! You may be reading this in February, but if you would like the Gellerman Orthodontics team to visit your child’s classroom any time during the school year, or if your child’s afterschool group would like to have a dental hygiene program at our office, call 631-427-8444. We also welcome Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Brownies who are earning badges for oral health and dental hygiene.

Dr. Inna Gellerman is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

She founded Gellerman Orthodontics, in Huntington, in 2003, and is involved with many community organizations.

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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Reese Grossman and Matt Licciardi, seniors and co-captains of Cold Spring Harbor High School’s varsity boys basketball team, don’t carry themselves the same way on and off the basketball court. In fact, their polar opposite personalities and leadership tactics have helped mold the program and lift it to its current success, making them the dynamic duo.

“Matt is the sparkplug to our team.

He’s super fiery and gritty. He gets other people inspired and he’s the most competitive person that I know,” Jason Mercurio, four-year head coach of the Seahawks, said.

Grossman, on the other hand, is “super calm, completely unflappable and focused no matter what. He just has a way about him that makes everyone around him confidant.”

Tensions were high for the Seahawks late last month when they took on conference rival Locust Valley. Grossman, an All-County shooting guard who stands at 6-foot-1 and weighs in at 160 pounds, and Licciardi, an All-Conference, 5-foot6, 150-pound point guard, led the team on the path of redemption. Earlier this season, the Seahawks fell to the thenundefeated Falcons, 52-47.

“They’re one of the top teams in Nassau County and I don’t think a lot of people thought we were going to win,” Mercurio, 40, of Greenlawn, said.

While Grossman, 17, took on the role as an offensive leader in the game, Licciardi, also 17, was the vocal leader who kept the Seahawks in the game mentally.

Long Islander News photos/Janee Law

‘Fire’ And ‘Ice’ Key To Seahawks’ Success

Matt Licciardi and Reese Grossman, good friends and co-captains of Cold Spring Harbor’s boys basketball team, are known as a dynamic duo with different approaches to leadership that has played a major part in lifting the team to success.

Grossman scored 12 points and dished out four assists while Licciardi finished with three points and 11 assists, and Cold Spring Harbor won, 49-40, putting an end to Locust Valley’s undefeated streak in Nassau’s ABC Conference.

Selected to play varsity as a sophomore, Grossman currently averages 20 points a game for Cold Spring Harbor, while Licciardi, who started playing varsity as a freshman, averages 10 points and eight assists per game. They’re co-captains along with Matt Taglich, who said playing alongside both Grossman and Licciardi has helped him grow as a player.

Licciardi explained that his role on the court isn’t to be a major scoring threat, but instead to insure that the Seahawks are always in the position to get the “best shot we can.”

Reese Grossman, left, defends the basket against Matt Licciardi in a one-on-one matchup at a Cold Spring Harbor boys basketball team practice last week.

“I put guys in certain positions and get Reese in certain spots where I know he can take the best shot and give us the best chance to score,” Licciardi said.

Carmine Rotolo, a four-year assistant coach, said Grossman and Licciardi are leaders both on and off the court.

“I think together they give us a dynamic duo, not only basketball wise but I think more importantly they form a strong bond with whoever is out on the court with them,” he said.

Both Grossman and Licciardi began playing basketball at a young age and have been playing together since they were in fifth grade.

Grossman said he remembers the first time he played with Licciardi for a team called the Shamrocks, of St. Patrick’s Catholic Youth Organization, during a Sunday night practice at Coindre Hall in Huntington. The duo then went on to play together with the Long Island Lightning AAU Club.

“I never really played with someone of that skill before and that was also the first time I really got exposed to a team that was that good before,” Grossman said. “That definitely helped me grow as a player, playing alongside of him and playing against him.”

Grossman said that Licciardi’s command for the game is what he admires about his teammate.

“He amazes me every day, how he’s able to just control every aspect of the game that’s going on,” Grossman

said. “He sees things before they happen, which is very impressive.”

When they’re not on the court, the Lloyd Harbor residents occasionally meet up to shoot some hoops or go to the same basketball trainer at the Salvation Army in East Northport.

Licciardi said, “It’s been so fun to play with him because he’s not only my teammate but he’s one of my really good friends that I’ve known for a long time.”

Licciardi agreed that when it comes to leading the team, he is the “fire” and Grossman is the “ice.”

“I’m always telling my guys what to do so things are more hectic on my part, but every time I look at him he’s always calm, no matter what’s going on. It’s nice to have that on the court,” Licciardi said. “He’s the kind of guy who leads our team by the way he plays, what he does on defense and the way he moves in transition. He does so many things for us that he doesn’t need to say that much to lead us, he can just show it.”

Both Grossman and Licciardi have played a big part in team’s success ever since they became upperclassman, Mercurio said.

“Once they hit junior and senior year they kind of just led in a way that was able to inspire other kids around them to get us over the hump,” Mercurio said, adding that the Seahawks tout a 28-8 record through the duo’s junior and senior years. “I couldn’t be more proud of them to be able to do that.”

The success has, again, resulted in a playoff bid for the Seahawks. Both Grossman and Licciardi said their goal for their last year on the team is to advance as far as they can in the playoffs, which are set to begin next weekend.

Aside from basketball, Grossman was also a defender for Cold Spring Harbor’s soccer team, and Licciardi is gearing up for his final season of lacrosse as a middie. Grossman said he hasn’t yet decided which college he will attend in the fall, but Licciardi has decided on Cornell University, where he’ll play lacrosse.

Mercurio said that he expects the duo to be “successful at whatever they do in life.”

He added, “I will miss Matt and Reese and all they have done for this basketball program on the court but they are even better people off it.”

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Long Island Lutheran middle and high school in Brookville recently announced that Ryan Keil, of Huntington, a 10th grader at the school, was named January Student of the Month.

Based on “The Beatitudes,” January’s theme focused on students that were “Most Improved.”

Keil was recognized for his growth in confidence, maturity and sense of responsibility.

Ryan F. McAlonan, son of Mary Anne and Raymond McAlonan, of Cold Spring Harbor, has been named to the dean’s list at upstate Hamilton College for the 2016 fall semester.

To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have carried throughout the semester a course load of four or more graded credits with an average of 3.5 or above.

McAlonan, a senior majoring in economics, is a graduate of Cold Spring Harbor High School.

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Ruvo Restaurant & Bar 63 Broadway, Greenlawn 631-261-7700 Ruvorestaurant.com Soft candlelight and natural greenery imbue Ruvo’s dining room with sophistication and a touch of Southern Italian countryside. It’s a three-course love affair on their Valentine’s Day $50-$65 per person, prix fixe menu with a complimentary glass of champagne and chocolate truffles. Select from an array of antipasti including beef short rib risotto, sausage-stuffed rice balls, crispy potato gnocchi or chilled local oysters in old bay cocktail sauce. For an enticing entrée, choose from lobster ravioli, rack of lamb,

WALT’S CORNER

Cinders Here’s a newsflash, Cinderella; there are no glass slippers.

No princes, no pumpkin coach.

This is real life.

The rent is due, the car needs new tires, your last check bounced, you didn’t get that promotion.

There is no fairy godmother lurking in a corner of your condo, so don’t bank your coals, waiting for fate to intervene,

Walt Whitman

get out there... make your own magic.

Sharon Anderson Hicksville

Ryan Keil

Where to eat your heart out Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar 117 New York Ave., Huntington 631-385-1515 Restaurantprime.com/huntington Just one night is not enough, so Prime is starting its Valentine’s Day celebrations on Friday, Feb. 10 and running them through Tuesday, Feb. 14. Choose from the dinner menu or do a little match-making with the specials menu. Savor a warm goat cheese tart with cherry and fig jam ($14) to start, followed by an entrée of seared halibut and saffron risotto ($37) or a Japanese A5 Wagyu strip loin ($90).

Top it off with a red velvet ice cream sundae for two with hot fudge and cream cheese ice cream ($14).

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crabmeat stuffed flounder, veal Sorrentino or duck in a sweet and sour apricot glaze. Before the night is over, the desserts are sure to steal your heart.

Savor flourless chocolate peanut butter cake with vanilla bean ice cream; lemon pana cotta; Godiva chocolatedipped strawberries with toasted coconut; cheesecake or gelato.

Sandbar 55 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor 631-498-6188 Lessings.com Sandbar boasts a nautical, chic dining room with a crackling fireplace and elegant bar –making it a perfect place to impress a date. Chef Guy Reuge’s special a la carte menu (subject to change) offers a refined seafood-centric Valentine’s Day and much more. For a first course, savor some pistachio crusted foie gras ($30), steak tartar ($20), shaved brussels salad ($12), or octopus carpaccio ($16). Follow up with a second course of roasted rack of lamb ($39), filet mignon and foie gras with black truffles ($36), Long Island striped bass ($32), winter vegetable barley risotto ($22), or perhaps the Floridian red snapper in a red curry coconut broth ($24). From passion fruit cheesecake and classic vanilla crème brûlée to chocolate covered strawberries and molten chocolate cake, make sure you don’t forget dessert—heck, your taste buds probably never will.

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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