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foodie Classics For A Reason At Jonny D’s
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business ‘Camp W’ Goes From Dream To Reality 14 Back To School Special: Students Study Overseas In Madrid 9
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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Andrew Wroblewski
Stay Safe While Staying Fit Attention female runners…On my way to work, I saw a young woman running on Main
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cool? I could really use some help. Of course, let’s keep “air conditioning” off of the list -- I’m already working on fixing that as we speak!
Street and the first thought that came to mind was “good for her.” Seeing people run brings me back to the days when I would IN THE KNOW The merits of road tripstrap on my running shoes to ping… After my nephew rerelieve some stress after a long, WITH AUNT ROSIE turned from a road trip in the hard day. Now, I’m lucky if I southwestern U.S., it was clear can even walk down my walkway to get the mail. that he beamed with a newAnyway, as I continued to watch her dark hair found appreciation for our land. He and several sway back and forth in the wind, I remembered friends rented a car with just a few key destinasomething that was more important than being tions in mind, filling in the rest of the trip along active: being safe. “She should not be running by the way. It brought me back to a few trips I took herself,” I said to myself. This summer there had been a string of attacks on women runners. In the with my companions in years past. While visiting any new place is usually exciting, driving Town of Babylon at Belmont Lake State Park a thousands of miles from point to point underwoman was attacked in July while running on a scores the enormity of our country. I’ve traveled trail and dragged into a wooded area before she all over the world, but the variety and texture of was able to fend off her attacker. In early August, the U.S. has always captivated me. There’s nothtwo women were found dead after going out for ing like experiencing firsthand the arid, almost an afternoon jog. Their deaths were five days extraterrestrial landscape of Arizona, the peaks apart from each other. I implore that all women runners do not take these situations lightly. If you of the Rockies in Colorado, the natural formations and arches of Utah and, of course, the Pawant to go out for a run, please do not go late at cific shores of California. Next time you plan night, on a deserted path, or with music blaring your vacation, consider packing your car and on your headphones so you can’t hear what’s gohitting the road. While a several thousand mile ing on around you. Better yet, go with a running journey may sound intimidating, as long as your partner or a furry friend! My niece is a runner bring with you a team, whether it be friends, and never leaves the house without her dog. We family or both, you’ll be fine thinking on the fly need to promote public safety on this issue so and polishing your route as you go. As the that it never happens again. African proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go Feeling hot, hot, hot… Is there anything worse alone. If you want to go far, go together.” than being stuck in a heat wave without air conditioning? I was asking myself this question (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have throughout the weekend as the temperature concomments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening tinued to rise and I continued to not have any in your neck of the woods, write to me today and shelter from it. Wouldn’t ya know it, the air conlet me know the latest. To contact me, drop a ditioning in my house conveniently decided it line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 was time to give up on me. What a wonderful Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the eweekend for that to happen! So, folks, I’m askmail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com) ing you: What are your suggestions for keeping
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK THERESE GOLD
“When you’re in another culture and you’re communicating in the language with other people face-to-face, it brings the language to life. When you have another language, it’s a vehicle that opens up many doors for you.”
Suffolk police said three people were arrested on drug-related charges in Huntington Station at around 9:11 p.m. on Aug. 10. A 32-year-old Shirley man was charged with loitering for using cocaine; a 26-year-old Mastic man was also charged with loitering, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, which police said was cocaine; and a 22year-old Huntington Station woman was charged with both loitering and seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance, also cocaine, according to police. The arrests were made at the intersection of Depot and Pulaski roads, according to police.
Slugger Arrested A 21-year-old Halesite man was arrested for punching another man in the face on Wall Street in Huntington at around 1:43 p.m. on Aug. 10, according to Suffolk police. The Halesite man was charged with second-degree harassment.
Mailbox Hater Suffolk police said an unknown person damaged a mailbox outside of a Stony Hollow Road residence in East Northport at around 12 midnight on Aug. 9. No arrest had been made.
Sign Thief Suffolk police said someone stole the 50, 75- and 100-yard markers from the driving range at Dix Hills Park Golf Course on Vanderbilt Parkway. The alleged theft accorded at around 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 7, according to police. No arrest had been made.
Where’s My Wallet? Someone stole a wallet from a 2001 Dodge Dakota parked outside a Park Avenue home in Elwood at around 11 a.m. on July 30, Suffolk police said. The wallet had photo identification and credit cards, according to police.
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music Toad The Wet Sprocket Marks Anniversary SPOTLIGHT By Lizzie Wilcox info@longislandergroup.com
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough album, “fear,” Toad the Wet Sprocket is set to play The Paramount for a show with Rusted Root on August 20. “fear,” released in 1991, featured the hits “All I Want” and “Walk on the Ocean.” It was the third out of five albums the California rock band put out before breaking up in 1998. They are now officially back together having released their album “New Constellation” in 2013 and their EP “Architect of the Ruin” last year. Lead singer Glen Phillips mentioned that they had gotten back together a few times, playing shows sporadically. He recalled one time they got back together because Adam Duritz of Counting Crows asked the band to open for their show.
Toad the Wet Sprocket returns to The Paramount on Aug. 20 with Rusted Root. “There were years where we would try to play together and it didn’t work out, but suddenly it seemed fun again,” Phillips said.
“Architect of the Ruin” contains six songs. Phillips said that he liked the pace that came with not doing a full album.
“It’s much easier for us to just go in, record a couple new songs, have a great time doing them and have a couple new songs for us to play live,” Phillips said. “That makes us happy and the fans happy.” Fans can expect a combination of old and new material to be played at the show. However, the nights where TTWS isn’t playing with Rusted Root, they will be playing “fear” in its entirety. “It’s just a little more emphasis on ‘fear,’” Phillips said. Phillips also has a solo album coming out in October, from which the band has incorporated the first single into their set list. To honor the album, a special “fear” merchandise line will be available at their shows along with VIP tickets, which include a meet and greet, a photo opportunity with the band and a live acoustic song performance. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show is slated for 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Paramountny.com or at the box office for $20-$50.
theater Teen Filmmaker Featured In Student Festival By Emily Ammann info@longislandergroup.com
Amateur filmmaker Matthew Tierney recently had his work featured in Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts’ annual Spring Film Festival. Tierney, a student in the Half Hollow Hills School District, wrote and directed “Rejected,” a dramatic comedy about a high school student who must deal with the consequences of being turned down by all of her firstchoice colleges. Tierney had to follow rigorous industry standards in creating his film and was responsible for completing every step of the process, from production planning to editing and formatting the final product for screening. The night ended with a question-
and-answer session, in which the filmmakers fielded audience questions. IHSA Filmmaking Instructor Anthony Petrucci said the filmmakers “each wrote their pieces using their specific artistic voices.” He continued, “They cast their cinematic roles using the fine actors of the LIHSA theater department. Filmmakers then productionplanned, directed and shot their footage on campus, and finally edited and formatted their movies for screening. The festival is a genuine look at what our students are accomplishing.” The film festival also showcased six other original student films from a variety of genres, all of which, including Tierney’s, were shot on-site at the LIHSA campus in Syosset.
Long Island High School for the Arts Filmmaking Instructor Anthony Petrucci, (standing, right, congratulates Half Hollow Hills student Matthew Tierney, seated, second from right, and his fellow student filmmakers on their impressive contributions to this year’s Spring Film Festival
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Town Unveils New Playground
Pictured, from left, with some of the children who enjoyed the re-opening of the playground at Hobart Beach Park in Northport last Friday are: Ed Carr, Town of Huntington’s director of maritime services; Alex McKay, a member of the town’s Environmental Open Space & Park Fund committee; Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone,; and Don McKay, director of the town’s department of parks and recreation. The once storm-damaged playground at Hobart Beach Park in Northport was re-opened by Huntington Town officials last Friday. The new playground replaces the 20-year-old playground that was damaged during Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Town officials said the proj-
ect cost $187,000, which came from the town’s Park Improvement Fund. The new playground features a handicap-accessible walk around the playset, and at-grade ramps, complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Park benches have also been added to the new playground.
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They’re Classics For A Reason At Jonny D’s By Lizzie Wilcox & Andrew Wroblewski info@longislandergroup.com
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FOODIE SECTION “We sell just as many salads as we do pizzas,” Dawson, 34, said. He added that, when lunchtime rolls around, Jonny D’s gets plenty of requests for grilled chicken salads from customers who either dine in, pick up, or seek delivery – which the pizzeria offers for orders of $10 (there is also a $2 charge that does not include tip). As for the classics, they’re not to be overlooked. The penne ala vodka ($12.95, served with bread) is both creamy and hearty, and is packed with flavor. The lemon sauce that’s poured atop the chicken francese ($14.95, served with bread) is powerfully zesty, but not too much so, and offers a Jonny Dawson, owner of Jonny D’s Pizza, shows off some of the pizzeria’s offergreat change-up from ings. From left: a regular cheese pie; chicken parmesan hero; salad with grilled marinara-based dishes. chicken; chicken francese; penne ala vodka; and sausage and peppers. But the marinarabased dishes are also a treat, including the chick- which can be served in buffalo, honey barbeque and en cutlet parmigiana hero ($7.95). It’s one of 12 sesame honey varieties; and fried calamari ($9.95). Calzones, which are offered in cheeses, ham or different types of heros served at Jonny D’s, and it’s mouthwatering. The chicken cutlets are per- broccoli varieties, range from $4.95-$6.95; and fectly prepared and layered with melted moz- rolls also come in chicken, sausage and pepperoni, zarella cheeses and marinara sauce that is a treat broccoli or eggplant varieties, all for $6.95. As for main courses, other staples include to taste together. The bread used for the sandwich is somehow as soft as a pillow, yet provides a sat- homemade lasagna ($13.95), shrimp scampi ($16.95), ziti with broccoli rabe and sausage isfying crunch. And don’t forget the Italian sausage and peppers. ($16.95) and veal parmigiana with pasta ($17.95), all served with bread. They’re a treat enjoyed in each and every bite. Then, for dessert, top it all off with a fresh canThere’s also room to explore. Appetizers include Jonny D’s wings ($6.95), noli ($3.50) or zeppole (50 cents each, only served Friday and Saturday nights). Much of the offerings are also available for catering with half trays that serve eight-10 people, and full trays that serve 15-20.
There’s a reason the classics are regarded so highly at Jonny D’s Pizza. The Huntington- and Greenlawn-based pizzerias have become staples in their respective communities, and it’s thanks to, in part, the perfection of classic Italian dishes like penne ala vodka, chicken cutlet parmigiana and, of course, pizza. “We’ve perfected them all over the years,” said Jonny Dawson, owner of the pizzerias, the first of which opened at 946 New York Ave. in Huntington in February 2005. “We have the best cheeses, the best tomatoes, the best ingredients, and that’s the key to the flavor. Some places cheap out and think they’re saving a few bucks by using cheap brands, but, in the long run it hurts your business. “You might as well pay a little extra to have the best quality stuff.” Dawson, of Greenlawn, a Harborfields High School grad, first opened Jonny D’s with his father, and has since recruited each of his three brothers, Jared, Pat and Ray, all also Harborfields grads. The Greenlawn Jonny D’s location opened up at 91 Broadway in May 2015. Dawson spoke highly of his talented, reliable and efficient staff members, including the Huntington location’s chefs, Camison and Willie Iraheta; and pizza maker Giovanni Aguilar. While the Iraheta brothers take care of the main dishes, Aguilar is tasked with keeping the pizzas fresh in the front. And he does it well. “He’s the best on Long Island,” Dawson said, adding that the pizzeria opts to stock its pizza display case with the staples so to keep them as fresh as possible for customers, including those that stop after arriving at the Huntington Long Island Rail Road station, a 10 minute walk away. The regular slice at Jonny D’s is to die for. Aguilar strikes the perfect ratio between sauce and cheese, laying them atop a crust that perfectly cradles the ingredients, yet provides a satisfying crunch with each bite. For the adventurous, the 21 specialty pies prepared at Jonny D’s include chicken bacon ranch ($21.95); margarita ($19.95); and salad pizza (Greek, Caesar or Tossed, $19.95). As for the Irahetas, who operate in the kitchen, perhaps their most celebrated concoction is the grilled chicken that can be added atop one any of the four styles of salads ($5-$6.50 for a small; $6-$7.50 for a large). For an extra $3.50, the grilled chicken adds new flavor to any salad thanks to a Dawson-family recipe marinade. The marinade gives the chicken a smoky flavor that pops in the mouth, and melds with the Caesar, Greek, tossed The grilled chicken, which can be added atop any of the salads at or tomato and fresh mozzarella salads. Jonny D’s, is marinated in family recipe, giving it a smoky flavor.
Jonny D's Pizza 946 New York Ave., Huntington 631-385-4444 Jonnydspizza.com Cuisine: Italian Atmosphere: Casual Price: Moderate Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 12 noon-10 p.m.
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New York Avenue, Huntington) to take advantage of new deals this month on both seafood and wine. On Tuesdays, a sumptuous surf and turf pairing of 6-ounce lobster and and a 6-ounce filet mignon can be enjoyed for $29.95. As for the next day of the week, stop by for Honu’s Wine Down Wednesday, where customers can purchase any bottle of wine for half the price. The selection includes over 100 types of wine from all around the world. With that in mind, one can also sign up for a customer appreciation voucher, offering $25 off the check after purchasing two or more entrees.
Honukitchen.com/customer-appreci- S.T.A.G.S Tap House officially opened its doors in Huntington village on Saturday. ation.html. Call 631-421-6900 to make reservations. selected image of a solemn and blue- With Executive Chief Adam tinted Lady Grace. The night will be Goldgell, the gastropub offers an PAINT NIGHT AT CINQUE TERRE: Drop led by painter Lisa Salem, who re- eclectic upscale style of American in to Cinque Terre (872 Jericho Turn- cently hosted her 300th paint night food, using a variety of flavors and lopike, Huntington) on Thursday, Aug. event. Food and drink are available at cal ingredients. The rustic themed 25, at 7 p.m. to pick up not only a an additional cost. pub includes 40 beers on tap and 20fork, but also a paintbrush! No previ40 bottled beers, including IPAs, ous artistic experience is necessary. DOORS OPEN FOR STAGS: After much stouts, seasonals and more. The 28It’s advised that larger groups arrive anticipation, S.T.A.G.S Tap House foot-long bar also offers around 10-20 15 minutes early to grab seats. Tick- (308 Main St., Huntington) celebrat- different types of wine. Hours of opets are available at ed its grand opening on Saturday, eration are Monday-Thursday 5-10 Paintnite.com/events/1099567.html Aug. 13, after owners Joe Forgione, p.m.; Friday-Saturday 5-11 p.m.; and and cost $45, which includes all ma- Mike Garbeeian and Jeff States opted Sunday 5-9 p.m. For more informaterials necessary to paint the night’s for a soft opening the week prior. tion, call 631-923-2060.
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community Volunteers Spruce Up Carpenter Farm Park PSEG Long Island employees recently volunteered at the Carpenter Farm Park in Greenlawn to help restore the park’s natural ecosystem, cleaning up trash and clearing an invasive plant species. David Daly, president and COO of PSEG Long Island, said the restoration project at the park is one of many places across the company’s service territory where employees work to serve the community. “PSEG Long Island sees significant value in working to give back to our communities and neighbors, helping to enrich the quality of life across Long Island and in the Rockaways,” Daly added. At Carpenter Farm Park, volunteers removed multiple multiflora rose bushes, an invasive species to Long Island, helping to clear the land for the future planting of native grasses, plants and flowers. The grasslands restoration project will provide a habitat for native insects, birds, and
pollinators. The multiflora rose bush is just one of many invasive plant species that the park’s conservation board regularly contends with in maintaining the park’s delicate ecosystem. Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson commended the volunteer group for its work. “Their cleanup effort, which involved removing invasive shrubs and trimming back vegetative brush also helped to celebrate ‘National Trails Day’ that was sponsored by the American Hiking Society,” Cuthbertson stated. Julie Sullivan, volunteer coordinator of the park conservation board’s invasive plants sub-committee, called the PSEG Long Island volunteers “beyond awesome.” Sullivan continued, “I thoroughly enjoyed working with the group and seeing what they accomplished in just three hours… Carpenter Farm Park’s native grasslands restoration project
Carpenter Farm Park in Greenlawn hosted PSEG Long Island employees who volunteered their time to help restore the park’s natural ecosystem, cleaning up trash and clearing an invasive plant species. will help preserve Huntington's native plant heritage for future generations. “Kudos to you all.” PSEG Long Island employees get involved with local charity events and organizations through the utili-
ty’s Community Partnership Program. In 2015, PSEG Long Island worked with more than 200 Long Island-based organizations. For more information on the program, visit Psegliny.com/page.cfm/Community.
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THE ISLAND They say that on the island the buildings drink the sky and a green lady guards the sea against the fog which rolls in cold like liquid bone. And it’s true what they say. And they say that there’s a square of time and a street of walls and a king who claims he owns the sky and on their sacred days he stands on stage and says I am the king who rules a million kings, or so they say. And they say that there’s a garden there, over two miles long, in the shape of a grave, and when the winter comes the island wears its snow like a shroud. And they say that there the people fell asleep in heaven, and now the dreams are screaming time to wake, at least that’s what they say.
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l o o h c s o t k c a b ‘Teach By Travel’ Immerses Students In Culture By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com
When it comes to learning a second language, nothing beats becoming immersed in the culture itself. Harborfields High School Spanish teacher Therese Gold has pressed this notion for the past 12 years, having students study Spanish in an independent program in Madrid. “Teach by Travel is an organization just like educational tours,” Gold, of Centerport, said. “There’s so many different programs out there where you can have tours. This is one I designed and asked Teach by Travel to represent me.” The two-week program consists of students, entering grades 10-12, going to school for four hours in the morning. In the afternoon, students participate in a walking tour, which they venture to different parts of the city, including the Plaza Mayor and the Museo Nacional Del Prado and the Reina Sofia museums.
Weekends are time for day trips, Gold said. She’s taken students to Toledo, on bike tours on the outskirts of Madrid and through the Santiago Bernabèu Stadium, home of the Real Madrid soccer club. “I think they need to see possibilities of what they can do with a language and in a classroom I don’t think you can see it even though you have all the technology,” Gold said. “When you’re in another culture and you’re communicating in the language with other people face-to-face, it brings the language to life. When you have another language, it’s a vehicle that opens up many doors for you.” When Gold initially started the program, she said it was a way for her to show her children the country and the city that she loves. “I love Madrid. I’m very comfortable and I feel very safe in Madrid,” she said. “I think that culturally it has a lot to offer and I teach all year long so for me it was a natural next step to create something where we can actu-
For the past 12 years, Therese Gold has been taking students on an educational journey, immersing them in the culture of Madrid while learning the Spanish language. ally go and use the target language in the country and in real life situations.” In all, 32 students participated in the program this year, representing Harborfields, Locust Valley, Our Lady of Mercy and Chaminade high
schools. Gold herself attended Harborfields High School and graduated in 1983. A Spanish teacher for 29 years, she has been teaching at her native high school for the past 20 years.
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back to school New Leader Welcomes Students, Staff, Families
By Kenneth R. Bossert, Ed.D. Elwood Superintendent Welcome back! Although the calendar indicates that this summer break was longer than most, it certainly seemed to go by very quickly. I hope that the months of July and August allowed you to spend time with family and friends engaging in all of the activities that make this time of year so special for children. As you are aware, my transition to Elwood began on July 1. During the summer months, I was afforded the opportunity to meet with many stakeholders within
both the district and the community. I would like to offer my sincere appreciation for all those that took the time to meet with me, speak in the hallways, or volunteer to serve on the search committee that was formed to identify our new assistant superintendent, Mrs. Maureen Hull. The conversations and interactions I have had have helped to solidify how happy I am to be part of the Elwood community. I look forward to seeing many of you at the various events scheduled throughout the month of September. While our students were not in attendance, the administration, faculty, clerical staff, and custodial crew were hard at work to insure the smooth opening of our schools for the 2016-2017 year. We are anxious to meet the students joining us for the first time, and to welcome back all return-
ing scholars. Our instructional staff has been hard at work preparing lesson plans, revising curriculum, examining new programs and technology integration initiatives. District administration is working in concert with the board of education to develop goals for the school year. The top priority will remain constant – maximizing student achievement. Our role as educators is to assist each student in reaching his/her own full potential. As parents and members of our community, you play a key role in this development. Our theme of the year is “New Opportunities.” Elwood is a special place filled with much success and even greater potential. I am very proud to begin the school year serving as your superintendent. As we enter into this partnership, I look forward to effective collaboration and communi-
cation with all of you. Your input into identifying the priorities of the district will be welcomed. Please consider attending a Superintendent’s Community Forum on Sept. 19 (6 p.m. in the middle school auditorium) that I will be conducting. The purpose is to gain valued insight from you as we work to identify the priorities of the district in the year ahead. I hope to see you there. Please refer to our website and social media accounts (follow me on Twitter: @Elwood_Super) to stay updated regarding all school activities. The district calendar is available in PDF form, and will be for sale through the PTA. You will note that we have a busy year ahead, filled with many wonderful opportunities for our students. I look forward to working with you to make the 2016-17 school year a successful one for all students.
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l o o h c s o back t District’s ‘Renaissance’ Can Only Grow, Superintendent Says
By David P. Bennardo, Ed.D. South Huntington Superintendent
I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the sunshine with family and friends. Summertime sure does progress quickly, as days fade into weeks, and weeks seamlessly meld into the late August and early September season. In reflecting upon the start of a new school year, it is hard to believe that this is the fifth “welcome back letter” that I am fortunate to write to our South Huntington community. It is both an honor and privilege to be part of such a dynamic learning family, and I have every confidence that the positive course we have collectively chartered will continue in the year to come. The Renaissance our South Huntington School District is enjoying can only grow in 20162017, and we remain excited to soon welcome 6,000 students and 1,000 faculty and staff through our freshly-polished doors. In typical fashion, we want to take a quick glance back and celebrate our 2015-2016 accomplishments before charging fullspeed into the new academic and co-curricular campaign. Fortunately, the past year’s news was incredibly promising, as stu-
dents and staff earned a multitude of prestigious scholastic, athletic, artistic, musical, leadership, research, and community service awards. In characteristic fashion, the members of our learning family continued to push programs forward and remained steadfast in their desire to compete with the finest school districts in New York State. We also maintained our sense of compassion and ensured that collective effort and genuine human decency fueled our daily efforts. Our school community remained focused on the important work of educating young people and maintained a powerful esprit de corps throughout the year. The days ahead certainly look bright, and there are more wonderful things looming large on the horizon. In a few short weeks our campuses will begin bubbling with the sights and sounds of a new school year. Fresh hopes, ideas, and friendships will emerge, and the steady rhythm of our school calendar will invariably seize the day. We know that our students and staff will quickly begin to mark a new and exciting course, as more award-winning memories are created. We also know that the members of our school community have provided us with great trust, and, therefore, we promise to maximize each and every material and human resource at our disposal. I welcome you to immerse yourself in the activities of our schools and catch the wave of enthusiasm that envelops our South Huntington community. Please enjoy every minute of the remaining summer sunshine.
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l o o h c s o t k c a b St. Anthony’s Faculty Details Year’s Activities Mr. Robert Cordina, Director of Website Management/Social Media:
By Bro. Gary Cregan, OSF St. Anthony’s High School, Principal Why does time appear to speed up during the summer? Is it because we are happy to be refreshed, recreating and being with family and friends? I think so. In the remaining month let us remember that life’s greatest pleasures are free – being with family and friends, evenings watching the sun set, and lying down outdoors to see the night sky – all given to us by our Creator. I have asked faculty members who hold key positions in St. Anthony’s High School to write to you about upcoming activities.
In this new position, I will be maintaining our Twitter and Facebook accounts. I will also be posting news updates and information to the website, and will strive to make this information accurate, time sensitive and well organized. Parents will now be able to contact teachers using our newly created faculty email system. As a leader in 21st century Roman Catholic education, attention to technology is just another example of how St. Anthony’s focuses on providing the best for students and their families. Mr. Joseph Minucci, Director of Athletics: Last year, St. Anthony’s had 13 varsity league championships, 10 state championships, and two Federation championships. Our teams were consistently ranked in the top 10 in New York State, and many teams ended their season with
a top 25 national ranking. We are proud to have All-Americans in swimming, track and lacrosse, and more than 80 of our 2016 graduates will play collegiate athletics next year. I am confident that with our commitment, dedication and hard work, St. Anthony’s athletics will continue our tradition of excellence. Mr. Paul Washington, Director of Admissions: Saint Anthony’s welcomes the incoming Class of 2020 which consists of over 619 amazing students from Long Island. Over 300 student volunteers led tours, hosted shadows and met with prospective families. Over 100 parents volunteered to make phone calls to help introduce families to our school community. Most importantly, hundreds of eighth grade “shadows” experienced a day in the life of a Friar throughout the school year, and the dedicated faculty and staff of St. Anthony’s High School convinced the vast
majority of these potential students that our school should be their new home away from home. Mr. James Medina, Chairman of Science Department: The Science Department has been blessed once again with the summer renovation of a science classroom and another physics lab. The new science research center is also ready for September. The enrollment in our science scholars program, AP courses, and honors courses is higher than ever. Efforts continue to enhance and broaden our integrated STEM Program through innovative partnerships and collaborations. The completion of six new, state-of-the-art science classrooms by the fall of 2017 will complete the $9.8 million science center improvements which began four years ago. The board of trustees, administration, and faculty continue to be committed to providing the best possible educational opportunities for your sons and daughters.
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l o o h c s o t k c a b Photos by Northport-East Northport School District
Northport-East Northport students entering grades K-9 prepare for the upcoming school year by participating in the district’s summer reading program.
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More than 200 students of the Northport-East Northport School District are being proactive for the upcoming school year by participating in the district’s summer reading program until Aug. 11 at Pulaski Road Elementary School. The month long program, geared toward grade levels K-9, help develop the reading abilities of stu-
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dents by setting obtainable goals based on their reading levels. Within the two-hour sessions, students participate in small-guided reading groups, multisensory centers and individualized learning plans, utilizing Compass Learning Odyssey. Through these activities, summer reading teachers evaluate the performance, growth and development of each student and collect data for use by their teachers in the upcoming school year.
‘Backpack Pirates’ Collects Supplies For Students In Need Photo/Office of Legislator Steve Stern
Earlier this month, the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless hosted its annual Backpack Pirates school supply collection drive, collecting supplies that will enable many needy students to start the new school year with the tools they need to succeed. Suffolk Legislator Steve Stern (DHuntington), above right, recently thanked the coalition, and Tiger Schulmann’s Mixed Martial Arts in Huntington, which hosted an annual
party for children in need and community members who donate supplies. Stern added, “I particularly wish to thank and acknowledge Joshu Matthew Castillo [above left], head instructor at Tiger Schulmann’s MMA, and his students, for joining in our effort and collecting a large number of notebooks, pencils, binders and other items. His dedication to our community and commitment to the well-being of our young people is greatly appreciated.”
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Huntington Businesses By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com
Since he was 12 years old, Evan Wofsy, owner and director of Camp W, made opening up a summer camp his life-long dream. “My sixth grade math teacher asked me what I wanted to do and I said, ‘I want to own a day camp someday,’” Wofsy, 45, of Melville, said. “That’s all I ever wanted to do. I absolutely love it.” Growing up, Wofsy spent 14 summers at Brooklake Day Camp, first as a camper and later as a camp counselor. For the next 22 years, Wofsy worked for Camp Horizons in Livingston, NJ, as their sports director and assistant camp director. In June 2015, his dream became a reality opening up Camp W in Melville. Located at Birchwood Intermediate School at 121 Wolf Hill Road, the camp provides various actives for boys and girls between ages 4-14 years old, including athletics, creative arts, academic tutoring and special events. Camp W makes full use of Birchwood’s sevenplus acres of land, offering athletic programs that
include soccer, softball, basketball, flag football, floor hockey, karate, volleyball, gymnastics and more. The camp also use a dozen classrooms in the school where creative arts programs include arts and crafts, puppet making, drawing, dance, music, drama, and jewelry design; and other unique activities like rocketry, cooking, Lego design, plastic model making, comic book creation, video game animation and more. Wofsy said campers get “choice periods” where they choose what they want to do. “Every two weeks, they get new choices so they’re constantly getting new activities and they’re never bored with what they’re doing,” he added. “That’s one of the things that makes this camp enjoyable for the full 8 weeks. It’s constant change.” Wofsy said enrollment has doubled this year with 148 campers participating The programs range from two-eight weeks, with prices between $1,600-$4,100, including transportation. Wofsy added that parents get a discount if they take care of their child’s transportation. The season started in June and will come to a close tomorrow, Wofsy said. He added that for next year, the camp will continue to grow and come up with new activities. “As good as things were this year, most of these kids will come back and I’ve got to come up with new things because new is always good,” Wofsy said. “It’s great to hear what they love but you also have to spice it up and come up with new activities.” Wofsy has been a math teacher at the Whitney E.
Completing its second year, Camp W in Melville offers a variety of summer activities including, athletics, creative arts, academic tutoring and more. Houston Academy in East Orange, New Jersey since 1993. He also owns a security company, Bar Mitzvah Bouncer Inc. “The best thing you can do is listen to what the kids are saying and then after you see all that, send your child to my camp for a day and you’ll sign up by the end of the day. I’m sure of it,” Wofsy said. “We want people to be happy.”
Camp W At Birchwood Intermediate School 121 Wolf Hill Rd. Melville, NY 631-692-6222 campwdaycamp.com
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Check Out Chamber Committees The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce encourages members to participate in the various committees for their personal development, community stewardship and business networking. Committees meet on a monthly basis and include general meetings and events. Work with us as we improve the business climate and quality of life in our community. For more information regarding the committees or organization call the chamber at 631-4236100. Education: Provides programs to engage and educate professionals, entrepreneurs, and all those in the workforce from all fields and offers a venue to address trends, changes, and relevant issues throughout the Long Island business community. Government Relations: Acts as a non-partisan liaison between the business community in the Town of Huntington and the government at large. Green: Educates and promotes sustainable green initiatives for chamber members in an effort to assist them in continually improving
business practices and processes that help to reduce the impact to the environment. Health & Wellness: Provides a forum for health care providers to support the Huntington community by promoting healthy lifestyle choices through education and initiatives that encourage habits of wellness, as well as inspire and empower individuals to take responsibility for their own health. Huntington Community Council: An initiative of the Leadership Huntington Foundation and the Huntington Chamber, HCC was created to provide an opportunity for local nonprofit organizations to share ideas, participate in educational seminars and work together to enhance quality of life in the community. Membership: Nurtures the connection, interaction and involvement of new and existing members. Committee members act as ambassadors to add a personal touch and keep members apprised of events and encourage participation. Must be a chamber member for at least six months before joining. Multicultural Business: Encourages cross cul-
tural business collaboration and opportunities to explore, experience and appreciate different cultures in the workplace. Veterans: Serves as a resource for military members and their families of our Armed Forces through civic, business and volunteer organizations and efforts. You do not need to be a veteran to be a part of the committee. Women in Business: Supports women in improving business practices with a focus on issues and challenges that women face in the working world and encourages their personal and professional growth. Young Professionals: Created for Chamber members between the ages 21-35 from business, nonprofit and government industries. Young, influential people come together to share their experiences, utilize each other’s resources, generate business and build their careers.
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business New To Parenting? Some Financial Strategies By Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ® asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com
Having a baby is one of the most exciting things we can do. It can be, and most likely will be, stressful for, among other things, the added financial burden. Along with the added financial needs there is another commodity you will find in short supply: Time. Following are a few things to consider financially to make the arrival of your most prized procession. Set goals for your family: What is most important to you raising your family? Do you need extra time off when the baby arrives? Is daycare in the cards? What about the cost of babysitters? Do you want the financial responsibility of paying for your
child’s college expenses? This is the start of the map from which all future financial decisions will evolve. Before the baby arrives in your world: Money is not the No. 1 commodity to focus on, it is time. Start reviewing your finances now before the baby is here. Think about how your life will change. Once the child is here you will be too busy to find the time to preplan. Diapers, bottles, etc. Look at your cash flow: A new child will increase your expenses. Read some baby books to determine the expense of diapers, formula and clothing. Call day care centers to find what they cost. Ask around to your friends to see what babysitters cost today and which ones they think are reliable. Babysitters do not come in one size fits all. Add at least 10 percent
to all the numbers you get. Then add a cushion for future financial surprises. Determine medical costs: Review your medical insurance coverage to determine exactly what your policy will pay for and what you will need out of pocket. All medical policies are different so be prepared up front. Some will pay everything, others will start to cover after a set amount you have to put out of pocket and others will pay a percentage of the costs. Review – or make – a will: Be sure you and your spouse have current wills the most important is to discuss who you want to be guardians if you are not around. Think carefully. Do you want the brother (or sister) who is always the laugh of the party but has no common sense? This is a very critic decision and needs a lot of
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thought and input. The courts will make the decision for you if you do not. Speak to the people you are considering and make sure they have the capacity and desire to step in if needed. Then adjust your wills accordingly. Determine is you have enough insurance: Review for you and your spouse. So many people look to cover the bread winner, however they do not take into account the value of the stay at home spouse. Consider the cost of day care and sitters, etc. I see too many cases where a couple in way under insured and I dread to think of what will happen to that family if a tragedy occurs. If you want a policy on your child consider a rider on your own policy – it could be less expensive. Make sure you review your own disability policy. Insurance should protect you against major losses. Review your deductible amounts on your policies and consider increasing them on the property(Continued on page 19)
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THURSDAY Afternoon At The Movies
The Commack Public Library (18 Hauppauge Road, Commack) will be showing “The Revenant” as part of its weekly movie screenings. The movie starts at 2 p.m. Library cardholders/residents will be admitted 20 minutes before show time, and all other patrons will be admitted five minutes before show time on a first come, first serve basis. Refreshments will be served. Viewers must be at least 17 years of age.
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Food Drive
Suffolk Legislator William “Doc” Spencer (D-Centerport) is hosting a food drive at Huntington King Kullen (50 New York Ave.) on Saturday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. All donations will benefit Huntington Community Food Council; Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish Outreach; or the Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center. Possible donations include: pasta; pasta sauce; canned soup, fruit, vegetables, tuna or chicken; baby food; and pet food (dog and cat). There will also be a collection box available in Spencer’s office (15 Park Circle, Suite 209, Centerport) through Monday, Aug. 22.
Career Counseling
Come to the Harborfields Public Library (31 Broadway, Greenlawn) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, for advice if you’re struggling in your current job, or if you want to pursue something new.
Commack Public Library
Antique Automobile Show Cars that are at least 25 years old will be displayed in the Vanderbilt Mansion and Museum courtyard (180 Little Neck Road, Centerport) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors (62 and older) and students with ID, and $3 for children up to age 12. Food will be available for purchase. meeting is intended for women with heart disease, who have had a heart attack, have had another cardiac condition or are at-risk for heart disease. Held in room 103.
Antique Automobile Show
Cars that are at least 25 years old will be displayed in the Vanderbilt Mansion and Museum courtyard (180 Little Neck Road, Centerport) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors (62 and older) and students with ID, and $3 for children up to age 12. Food will be available for purchase.
MONDAY Women Heart Support Group
The Dolan Family Health Center (284 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn) is hosting at Women Heart Support Group meeting on Monday, Aug. 22, 2-3:30 p.m. The
Carolyn at 631-427-5420 ext. 113, or email educator@waltwhitman.org. This is a drop-off event, so parents may stay and browse the museum.
TUESDAY Fall Dance Registration
Laura's Dance & Fitness Studio (586 New York Ave., #1, Huntington) is hosting registration for its fall classes on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 3-6 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 24, 4-7 p.m.; and Thursday, Aug. 25, 8:30-11:30 a.m. The studio offers dance classes for boys and girls ages 2.5-17. Classes include Combo, Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, ALL Boys Hip Hop and Acro. For more information, call 631-8246259, or visit Laurasdanceandfitnessstudio.com. For those who want to learn what their weight loss options are, attend a meeting with Bariatric Surgeon David Buchin, MD, on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 5-6 p.m. at 224 Wall St., Suite 101, Huntington.
WEDNESDAY Children’s Victorian Tea Party
Children ages 5 and older are invited for tea at the Walt Whitman Birthplace (246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station) from 1-2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24. They’ll learn dining manners and table setting, and make their own name tag and place card. Dressing up and bringing a friend or favorite doll is encouraged. Admission is $12. To register, call
18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. · Two chair yoga classes will be held at the library on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The first session runs 12 noon-1 p.m.; and the second runs 1:15-2:15 p.m. Class is designed for older seniors, or for those with disabilities who are unable to participate in regular yoga or exercise classes.
Deer Park Library
44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org. · Wind down and bring out your inner child at the Adult Coloring Night on Aug. 24, 6-8:30 p.m. Supplies, coffee and tea will be provided. Everyone ages 18+ is welcome.
Elwood Public Library
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Library-hosted events and programs are reserved for cardholders of their respective library unless otherwise noted. 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org. · Figure, landscape, and still life paintings created by students in Cold Spring Harbor Library’s watercolor classes with Anne B. Gunthner will be on display in the library through Aug. 26.
Summer Shakespeare Festival
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FRIDAY The Arena Players are staging Shakespeare’s classic comedy of love and marriage every Wednesday and Friday at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. through Aug. 31 in the Vanderbilt Museum’s courtyard (180 Little Neck Road, Centerport). Admission is $15 per person, and tickets can be purchased by calling 516-293-0674. For more information on all productions, visit Arenaplayers.org.
Call 631-427- 7045 x405 or email cfortunato@huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org for more information.
Hunt Around Huntington
The 2nd annual Hunt Around Huntington scavenger hunt guides participants through several of the town’s most celebrated attractions. To complete the hunt, participants have to visit seven locations: The Whaling Museum and Education Center, Cold Spring Harbor Fire House Museum, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium, Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities, Huntington Historical Society’s Conklin House, Walt Whitman Birthplace and The Heckscher Museum of Art. The hunt started July 1, but runs through Aug. 31. Maps are available at any of the participating venues. Completed entries can be submitted for eligible for special Whaling Museum membership packages.
Ostomy Support Group
Huntington Hospital (270 Park Ave.) will hold a support group with information about pouch care tips on Aug. 25, 2-3 p.m. in Gillies conference room 1.
Wine Under The Stars
The Huntington Historical Society is hosting its annual Evening of Wine Under The Stars event on Thursday, Sept. 8. Hoffman. Fine wine, great food, live music, craft beer, exciting raffles, and of course, fascinating history – all of this and more will be on tap when the event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House (434 Park Ave., Huntington). Sponsorships are available.
3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. · Toddlers ages 2-5 can work on developing their fine motor skills while unleashing their inner artist at the library’s Art Starts program on Aug. 24, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Be sure your child is dressed to get messy. Registration is required and space is limited.
Half Hollow Hills Community Library
(SPECIFY WHICH BRANCH) Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. · Park Day: a fun-filled day for all ages with nature walks, face painting, children’s crafts and games. Held at Half Hollow Park on Old South Path in Melville on Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Melville branch.
Harborfields Public Library
31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org · The Moving Well with Parkinson’s activity and educational series is designed to empower participants to effectively manage Parkinson’s Disease. Classes, which are scheduled for 10-11 a.m., run through Aug. 29.
Huntington Public Library
Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. · An Introduction to Computer
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Programming class will be held on Thursday, Aug. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Huntington Station branch’s Community Room. Learn three different programming languages: C (often used by NASA), Python, and Java. Registration is required, and don’t forget to bring a laptop.
Summer Shakespeare Festival The Arena Players are staging Shakespeare’s classic comedy of love and marriage every Wednesday and Friday at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. through Aug. 31 in the Vanderbilt Museum’s courtyard (180 Little Neck Road, Centerport). Admission is $15 per person, and tickets can be purchased by calling 516-293-0674. For more information on all productions, visit Arenaplayers.org.
Northport-East Northport Public Library
Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) · Learn how to become a seed saver at the Northport branch on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 7-8:30 p.m. A representative from the Long Island Regional Seed Consortium will help you learn what seeds to save, techniques to save seeds, the benefits of seed saving and how to start your own seed library. No registration required.
South Huntington Public Library
145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. · The library will be showing “Amy,” the Best Documentary Feature-winning film about the late six-time Grammy winner Amy Winehouse as part of its “Academy Award” series on Wednesday Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. The screening is open to all on a first come, first serve basis.
THEATER/FILM Cinema Arts Centre
423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. · The 12th annual All-Night “Pay-to-GetOut” Horror Movie Marathon is slated to begin at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. All six films in 35mm. Trailers, free giveaways, raffle prizes, and much more. Tickets are $30 for members, and $40 for the public. A free breakfast and $10 off will be given to anyone “who can survive the night.”
John W. Engeman Theater At Northport
350 Main St., Northport. johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. ·Mamma Mia! through Sept. 11. For tickets and show times, visit Engemantheater.com.
MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island
107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400. ArtLeagueLI.net. · “Project Lives” photographic exhibition on display through Aug. 22.
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. 631-5495106. bjspokegallery.com. ·Poets Aloud, open mic night for poets, is held the second Friday of every month, 7:30-10 p.m. ·Paperworks 2016 winners exhibit will feature 17 artists who competed in the national competition from through Aug. 28 during regular gallery hours.
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. cshfha.org. ·Wacky Water Wednesdays are now being held every week through Aug. 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. 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. · The “If I Were A Whaler” exhibit is an immersive space encouraging imaginative exploration of a whaler's life for family audiences. · Thursday, Aug. 25, is “Pokémon GO!” meet-up night at the Whaling Museum. Special evening hours 6-8 p.m. Suggested admission $6 for adults; $5 for children.
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. · Second International Phone-ography Exhibition will run through Aug. 27. Consists of 30 photographs. The web gallery can be viewed online.
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, $46/seniors, and $4-6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631351-3250. ·Masters of Illusion: The Magical Art of Gary Erbe. Traces the artist’s career through early trompe l’oeil works to more recent paintings combining trompe l’oeil realism with modernist tendencies. On display through Aug. 28.
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. holocaust-nassau.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. · Currently showing the work of Schery Markee Sullivan, Kate Kelly, Andrea M. Gordon, Marlene Weinstein, Wendy Curtis and Jeff Urquhart. On display through Sept. 30.
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. 631-2718423. huntingtonarts.org. · Main Street Gallery presents “Beyond the Veil” portrait show. This portrait exhibition will be juried by artist Kevin McEvoy. On display Aug. 19-Sept. 10. Reception will be held on Aug. 19, 6-8 p.m.
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 · Take a tour of Huntington’s earliest public cemetery, the Old Burying Ground, established in the 17th Century, soon after the town’s founding in 1653. Stroll back through time on Thursday, Aug. 18, to one of Huntington’s most interesting historic landmarks. Tickets are $10 for members; $15 for non-members; and $5 for children. Tour leaves from the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building (228 Main St., Huntington) at 6 p.m. For more information, or to make a reservation, call 631-427-7043 ext. 401
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
AUGUST 18-24, 2016 • 17 self-guided walking tour of the Northport’s historic Main Street, Tuesdays-Sundays, from 1-4:30 p.m. Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.
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. ·Featuring paintings by Robert Patrick Coombs and Eric Sloane, N.A. (19051985) Long Island’s premier gold coast artist of the mid-20th century. Ongoing show on view.
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. · The gallery is currently displaying the latest work by Gary Kroman.
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: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. waltwhitman.org. ·Schedule at a group high tea and transport yourself back in time in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25 per person. 631-427-5240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.
MUSIC/DANCE The Paramount
370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. · The Bangles – Friday, Aug. 19. Tickets $25-$144. · A Decade of Soul: Classic Soul & Motown Revue – Featuring Prentiss McNeil of The Drifters, Friday, Aug, 26. Tickets $15-$35.
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Vanderbilt’s fifth annual benefit Clam Bake: special guest Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, center, with, from left, Executive Director Lance Reinheimer, Trustee Michelle Gegwich, Board President Ronald Beattie, and trustees Kevin Peterman, Steve Gittelman, Jack DeMasi, Anthony Guarneschelli and Elizabeth Cambria. Photo by Vital Agibalow for Hensel
Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin in Grand Central Terminal in New York City, during a CD-cover photo shoot.
William K. Vanderbilt II’s (1878-1944) great-great granddaughter, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, has been named a legacy trustee by the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Board of Trustees. Costin is a seventh-generation descendant of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the shipping and railroad entrepreneur who amassed one of the greatest fortunes of the nineteenth century. “The museum is honored that Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, who is named after Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl (1903-2011), daughter of William K. Vanderbilt II, will serve on the board of trustees,” stated Ronald A. Beattie, board president. “Mr. Vanderbilt’s legacy lives through his estate and museum, and now through Consuelo, his living heir.” A singer and songwriter, Costin
is an international pop star. She has performed around the world and shared the stage with such notable artists as Mya, Tweet, Vanessa Carlton and the late Joe Cocker. In July, she was a special guest at the museum’s annual Clam Bake, a benefit for Vanderbilt education programs. As a surprise, she entertained nearly 200 diners by singing the classic George Gershwin song “Summertime” from Porgy and Bess. Over the past few years, Costin’s music was featured on the Billboard Dance Charts for an accumulated 49 weeks. Costin has been featured on some of the most popular television shows in Germany. In 2014, a film crew from the prominent German news channel NTV (part of the CNN network) chronicled her life in New York City for several weeks, and featured her in a six-part series for its show “Premium Lounge.” In April 2015, she filmed a music video at the Vanderbilt Mansion. The story explored an arranged marriage, Costin said, and looked at the societal pressures and family positioning that had plagued Vanderbilt women of the past, dating back to Consuelo Vanderbilt’s marriage to the Duke of Marlborough at the end of the nineteenth century. In the video, Costin wore the engagement ring of her greatgrandmother, Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl, who died in 2011 at the age of 107. Earl gave Costin the ring as a gift, and it served as inspiration
for her jewelry line, Homage, which launched in 2015. Sherika Cheese, of Melville, and Julie Hansen, of Dix Hills, have been named to the dean’s list at Berkeley College for the Spring 2016 quarter. “I am so proud of these students for their hard work,” stated Michael J. Smith, president of Berkeley College. “The contributions of these high achievers make Berkeley College shine.” Local students recently earned degrees from upstate Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. They are: Connor Hill, of Huntington, earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Management Engineering. Rushdan Majumder, of Dix Hills, earned a Bachelors in Architecture. Andrew Moberg, of Centerport, earned a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Paul Sambolin, of Melville, earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. More than 400 University of Dallas students have been named to the Spring 2016 Dean’s List for earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher, including Elizabeth Schmitz and Sarah Schmitz, both of Lloyd Harbor.
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casualty (PC) which could reduce the premiums – this could fund your extra life and disability costs. Begin saving. Start by throwing your lose change in a jar. Then look at saving a little each month and increasing the amount periodically. The easiest way is through an automatic saving plan or a good mutual fund – out of sight – out of mind. This is painless and you will accumulate toward a future college fund or an emergency fund. Once your bundle of joy arrives you will be entitled to a deduction which will help save taxes on savings. Change your exemptions by
filing a new W-2 form at work (both of you). Check with your accountant (CPA) to get the maximum allowable. Check with your employer – they may have pre-tax program on day care. Talk with your employer: Talk with your HR manager. They can review with you and determine the best route for you to follow and help you to do the proper paperwork to adjust your paycheck. As we stated in the beginning this is a complex and diverse area. Consult with both your CFP and CPA along with your religious guide to help you make the right decisions the first time. A good CFP can help
guide you through the practical and emotional issues you are about to face. They can provide you with practical money-saving and wealth building advice. Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP, runs Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc., a fullservice independent financial planning firm, and he is here to answer your questions. In this bi-monthly column, Ten Haagen will answer your financial questions and help you with his expert financial advice. Don’t be shy, our expert is here for you, so feel free to ask away! Email your questions to asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com today, and let our expert help you. *Ten Haagen is an Investment Advisor Representative offering securities and
We wish you the best when starting your new family. Remember you do not have to go it alone with financial decisions. We are here to help with guidance and experience. advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member of FINRA/SIPC, and a registered investment advisor. He is also an active community member, serving on several nonprofit boards and as executive officer of the Greater Huntington Boating Council. **BACK IN HUNTINGTON: The offices of Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc. have moved back to 191 New York Ave., Huntington. Friends and clients are welcome to stop by, check out the new office and share a cup of coffee with the expert!
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