Huntington Weekly - 8/4/16 Edition

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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP

NSIDE IGreenlawn Filmmaker COMEDY

‘Impractical Jokers’ To Unleash Hilarious Hijinks 3

Wind In Their Sails

ART Photographers Capture L.I. Landmarks 4

FOODIES Seafood Is King At Neraki

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BUSINESS TAS Gallery A Handcrafted Haven 14 Regatta Raises $44K For Suffolk Make-A-Wish

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POLICE REPORT Compiled By Jano Tantongco

Battling The Summer Blues

Medication Mayhem

Seems a bit backwards… How did I manage

Twist of emotion…As a theater enthusiast, I to catch a cold in the middle of the hot summer was not going to miss the chance to witness months? First it started with a sore throat, which actor Chris Lemmon’s graciously transitioned into a lovely stuffed-nose performance last Thursday intermezzo. Then, it finished at the Cinema Arts Centre.

IN THE KNOW off with a hacky-wheezey fiThe room was packed. His WITH AUNT ROSIE nale. And, let me tell you, one-man performance inand there’s nothing I enjoy corporated acting, music, more than hacking and wheezing as August pictures and video. Bestrolls into town. It does bring back one most coming his father Jack helpful reminder – when gargled, warm salt waLemmon in the performance, Chris had the auter is a fabulous tool in vanquishing a sore dience laughing crying and then laughing throat. And, when faced with phlegm, drink lots again as he told a story about a man and his of water, and you will soon vanquish that, too. relationship with his son. I was in awe at the Please let me know if you have any other foolamazing performance. It was funny and emoproof cold remedies that I should know about. tional, telling a universal story about how relaWrite to me and I’ll share them so we can all tionships have the ability to overcome the bad feel better. no matter what. Of course, I’ve watched many of Jack Lemmon’s films so after the performSad to see it go… Speaking of summer blues, ance, I went home, curled up on my couch where did my long days go? I just caught myself with a bowl of popcorn and watched “The Odd complaining that it’s dark before 9 p.m., and I Couple,” one of my favorite films that features suddenly realized the days are already getting Jack and Walter Matthau. shorter. Never mind that the calendar says school starts up in just a month, the longest day of the year was more than a month ago on June (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have 21. These happy nights of walking through the comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening park, having a catch with your children and in your neck of the woods, write to me today and catching up for a drink on the beach in the let me know the latest. To contact me, drop a evening’s waning sunlight are slowly disappearline to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 ing. Our lives are so busy we can postpone that Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the edinner date or night at the ballpark until next mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com) week. My advice to you: Don’t.

A 54-year-old West Hempstead man was arrested for allegedly stealing various assorted medications from two pharmacies on July 25. Police said that, at around 4:20 p.m., he and a 51-year-old West Hempstead man, stole prescription medication from the Rite Aid at 391 West Main St. in Huntington Station. Then, at around 4:35 p.m., the pair allegedly stole more medication from a CVS at 111 Pulaski Road. At around 5:08 p.m., police said, the pair was pulled over in a traffic stop. Police said the 54-year-old attempted to resist arrest by flailing his arms and pushing away from police. He was charged with two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance for both crack and heroin, fourth-degree grand larceny, resisting arrest and petit larceny. His alleged accomplice was charged with fourthdegree grand larceny and petit larceny.

Gun, Jewelry Swiped An 18-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested on July 26 for allegedly stealing a handgun from a vehicle on Clafford Lane in Melville in April. Between April 3 at 7 a.m. and April 4 at 7 a.m., she is alleged to have entered a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, stealing the pistol, a diamond engagement ring and assorted credit cards.

Summer Of Thefts PHOTO OF THE WEEK LEMMON WITH A SIDE OF CAKE

It was a packed house the Cinema Arts Centre last Thursday night, as audience members shuffled into the theater to witness actor Chris Lemmon’s one-man, enchanting performance of “Twist of Lemmon.” Above, Jud Newborn, left, curator of special programs, and Chris Lemmon hold up two cakes which picture Lemmon’s father, Jack Lemmon, in productions like “The Fortune Cookie” and “Some Like It Hot.”

QUOTE OF THE WEEK JOE GATTO

“We basically live life and try to think about what we’d be uncomfortable doing, and then we make each other do it.”

TV Pranksters To Bring Hilarity, Humility, Page 3

An unknown person allegedly stole a 2012 Mercedes S550 from Truxton Road in Dix Hills at around 12:30 on July 25. In another incident, police said an unknown person allegedly burglarized a residence on Concord Street in Dix Hills at around 4:28 a.m. on July 26. Two iPhones, an iPad, a vaporizer accessory and car keys were stolen. In a third incident, someone stole a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox on Westminster Avenue in Dix Hills at around 3:30 a.m. on July 26, according to police. The home was broken into and car keys were stolen, police said. In a fourth incident, police said that someone entered an unlocked vehicle at the Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church on 1 Shrine Place in Greenlawn at around 8 a.m. on July 26. Assorted credit cards were stolen, according to police.

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theater TV Pranksters To Bring Hilarity, Humiliation SPOTLIGHT

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

For the past two decades, The Tenderloins four-man comedy troupe has set out to annoy on a seemingly daily basis. Joe Gatto, James “Murr” Murray, Brian “Q” Quinn and Sal Vulcano, known for hit hidden camera television show “Impractical Jokers,” have been doing it since grade school.

Monsignor Farrell High School in Staten Island “was an all boys catholic high school, so we basically bonded really quick with no girls around since there was nobody to impress,” Gatto said in an interview Thursday.

Naturally, this led the four friends of the past 26 years to develop ways to “annoy each other to perfection,” the basis for their television show, and a launching point for their “Santiago Sent Us!” tour, which is set to hit The Paramount’s stage this weekend with six performances over three days.

Gatto explained that The Tenderloins have created their own version of stand up with, with “the four of us on stage, working with the crowd, telling stories from our lives together.”

He continued, “We also film a couple of hidden camera challenges that you can only see exclusively at the live shows. It’s a good mix and it’s good

for us to actually get in front of fans.”

“Impractical Jokers,” which airs on truTV, focuses on the four comedians, who compete to publicly embarrass each other in a series of dares.

Whoever loses in the episode of hilarious challenges, has to be ‘punished,’ typically by way of the most embarrassing prank of the episode.

After college, the four started The Tenderloins in 1999, first performing live improv and sketch comedy.

“Then, we started moving to film sketches for the internet, and we had some traction with a couple TV pilots that didn’t get picked up for a series. Eventually, we came up with the format of Jokers, and that’s how we became the ‘Impractical Jokers,’” Gatto said.

The show’s first episode aired in December 2011. It’s now in its fifth season, airing Thursday nights at 10 p.m. on truTV. A sixth season, promising new over-the-top hijinks, is also planned.

The show has become top-five in ratings for its time slot on cable in the U.S. It’s also the number one show on Comedy Central in the United Kingdom and India.

“We basically live life and try to think about what we’d be uncomfortable doing, and then we make each other do it,” Gatto, 40, of Lynbrook, said. “We push ourselves to try to make different formats and keep it fresh each season.”

One of Gatto’s favorite bits is

“Scoopski Potatoes,” a challenge in which the individual group members were tasked with serving as many scoops of mashed potatoes to strangers as they could.

When it was his turn, Gatto approached a group of strangers, none of whom placed an order for mashed potatoes, and began saying “Scoopski Potatoes” to the table with each scoop that he dumped onto their plates.

Gatto said he loves to get paid to make his friends laugh.

“A great day at work means you laugh so hard till you cry, so that’s the dream job,” he said. “It’s an outlet to give people the chance to forget their The Tenderloins comedy troupe, star of hit comedy problems for a half series “Impractical Jokers,” hits The Paramount with hour, and I love that six performances this weekend. Pictured standing, I’m able to bring joy in- from left: Brian “Q” Quinn, Sal Vulcano and Joe Gatto. to people’s lives.”

Pictured kneeling is James “Murr” Murray.

The performances at The Paramount in Huntington village tickets are available at the box office begin on Friday with show times slat- or at Paramountny.com for $79-$150.

Gatto said he’s looking forward to ed for 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Two more are slated for the same time slots on the “hometown crowd.”

“I’m excited to play Long Island Saturday, and Sunday promises shows at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Doors because the crowd is always good to open an hour before each show, and us,” he said. “New Yorkers get it.”

High Schooler Wins National Award

By Emily Ammann info@longislandergroup.com

Brooke Vissicchio has the honor of being the Photographic Society of America’s top young photographer.

The 16-year-old Commack High School junior won the PSA Journal’s Youth Showcase with a picture of the Brooklyn Bridge, which will be featured in their September 2016 issue.

She was also awarded a $175 prize and a subscription to the magazine.

She’s been interested in photography since elementary school. “I picked up my mom’s camera [in

third grade], and ever since then I’ve been hooked.”

Brooke’s teacher and mentor, Rob Raihle, suggested she enter the PSA’s showcase. The decision to enter was an easy one.

“I always try to enter as many contests as I possibly can,” she said. “I always try to put my work out into the world.”

Brooke was “really excited” when she found out she’d won the contest.

She continued, “I was really proud of myself that I was able to take a picture good enough” to win on a national level.”

The inspiration for this submission, she said, came from other photographs she’s seen of Brooklyn’s iconic landmark.

“I was trying to take a picture on a unique angle,” Brooke explained. “I wanted to do something different from what [those photographers] all did.”

She has recently won several local prizes as well. In May, Brooke placed in several categories at the Photographic Federation of Long Island’s awards: first for “Color Choice,” second for “People” and third for “Architecture.”

Photo/Commack School District

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Pictured with Brooke Vissicchio, right, is her mentor and Commack High School lead art teacher, Rob Raeihle.

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Photo by Ellen Dunn

Photo by Kenny Ng

art Huntington Landmarks Pictured In Exhibit

“Oheka Castle,” by Ellen Dunn, features the historic landmark of Oheka Castle in Huntington. jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Artists were recently asked to submit their depictions of Long Island landmarks for a Cold Spring Harbor art exhibit.

The #MyLongIslandLandmarks Art Exhibit, hosted at the Society For The Preservation of Long Island Antiquities at 161 Main St., consists of hundreds of entries, including paintings, photographs and other mediums, all depicting scenic views of Long Island, such as those near lighthouses, bridges and historical sites.

The exhibit is a culmination of a social media invitation issued in February. It asked Long Islanders to submit their ideas of Long Island landmarks. The inspiration for the juried competition was led by the Instagram hashtag, #MyLongIslandLandmarks, and curatorial selections from wellknown artists who use Long Island as a subject.

Several works of art also featured landscapes and historical sites within the Town of Huntington, including the Fort Golgotha and the Old Burial Hill Cemetery in Huntington village; Huntington Harbor; the Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport; and Oheka Castle in Huntington.

Photographer and Huntington resi-

dent Kenny Ng is one of the artists featured in the exhibit. His photo is titled “Old Burial Hill Cemetery.”

“One time I was experimenting with a new camera lens that I got and I decided to find a particular theme,” he said, adding that it led him to the cemetery.

The black and white photograph, taken at the Fort Golgotha and the Old Burial Hill Cemetery in Huntington village, was captured with a medium format film camera, giving the image more detail, Ng said.

“It’s different. I used a fish-eyed lens, which kind of gives it that slightly distorted look where it kind of curves a little bit on the side,” he said.

Other photographers that featured Huntington locations include Mary Ruppert, of Huntington, for “Huntington Harbor;” Ellen Dunn, of Merrick, for “Oheka Castle;” and Alissa Rosenberg, of Commack, for “A Winter’s Tale,” which was taken at the Vanderbilt Museum.

Jurors of the exhibit were Frank Olt, a professor of art at Long Island University; Joseph Szabo, a photographer; and Lisa Chalif, curator at the Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington. The curator of the exhibit was Franklin Hill Perrell, codirector of the Artful Circle, an

“Old Burial Hill Cemetery,” by Kenny Ng, gives a dynamic approach to photography by using a fisheye lens to distort the image.

Photo by Mary Ruppert

By Janee Law

“Huntington Harbor,” by Mary Ruppert, features boats within Huntington harbor as the sunsets on the water. organization which offers lectures and guided visits to galleries, museums.

The exhibit is on display through Nov. 20. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is suggested.

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y t i n u m m o c 48 Lifejackets Donated For Loaner Station

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Pictured are Kristen Frohnhoefer, Sea Tow International president; Nikki Doughtery, of Clare Rose; Georgia Frohnhoefer, Sea Tow International chairman; Captain Mike Langenbach, owner of Sea Tow Huntington; Joseph Frohnhoefer, Sea Tow International chief executive officer; Trish Lemery, of Clare Rose; and Michael Wesolowski, Sea Tow Foundation executive director.

Local Anheuser-Busch distributor Clare Rose has helped make boaters in Huntington safer with a donation of 48 new life jackets for the loaner station at the Britannia Yachting Center in Northport.

The $5,000 donation represents one of 42 stations across Long Island to receive funding from the company.

“We want to thank Clare Rose for their generous donation in support of safe boating in Eastern Long Island,” stated Captain Michael Lagenbach, owner of Huntington-based Sea Tow, a company offering various nautical services. “We know that these life jacket loaner stations help save lives.

It’s an important service that our Foundation can provide to the community and we’re thankful for the donation.”

The Sea Tow Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the company, is dedi-

cated to preventing boat-related incidents through education and awareness. To date, it has provided more than 350 life jacket loaner stations throughout the country.

Sea Tow’s Life Jacket Loaner Station program lets boaters borrow life jackets for extra guests on board or to replace missing, damaged or illfitting personal flotation devices.

This is the third donation from Clare Rose and Anheuser-Busch, which enables the nonprofit Sea Tow Foundation to provide life jackets to the public free of charge at these 42 life jacket loaner stands, which were established in 2013.

“We are proud to contribute to Sea Tow Foundation’s Life Jacket Loaner Program,” Sean Rose, president of Clare Rose, said in a statement. “We encourage all boaters to wear life jackets when out on the water and boat responsibly.”

Additional stand locations can be found by visiting Boatingsafety.com.

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theater Photo by Iris De Vita

Academy’s Intensive Program Features ‘Legally Blonde’ Musical

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Julia DeVita, playing Elle Woods, and Ian Schombs, playing Warner Huntington III, in “Legally Blonde,” which was produced by From Stage to Screen Performing Arts Academy.

Students from Huntington-based theater group From Stage to Screen Performing Arts Academy commanded the stage at Five Towns College on July 22 as they dazzled the audience for the ninth annual Summer Intensive program, performing “Legally Blonde: The Musical.”

“The show was fantastic,” Gene Forman, program director and director of “Legally Blonde,” said. “It had a live band, full sets costume, sound, it was like Broadway shows for kids.

The performance, held at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College, follows a four-week program, during which students study 18 master classes with different pro-

fessionals in the performing arts industry.

“The first half of the day is spent taking master classes and the other half is spent rehearsing the show,” Forman, of Greenlawn, said. “They have to put up a full blown musical in 16 days.”

Classes include scene study, musical theatre, acting for film, stage combat and improvisation.

With 400 students enrolled at the academy, there were 48 kids ranging ages 9-18 cast in the production.

Julia DeVita, 15, who played the role of Elle Woods, said it was tough to put the performance together in a short time, but it was worth it.

“It was very rewarding, and it was a fun role,” DeVita, of Centerport, said.

“It’s really fun whether you’re in a

Photo by Iris De Vita

Sofia Davis also played the lead role as Elle Woods in the Friday night showing of “Legally Blonde.”

Photo by Hansen Lee

Students of From Stage to Screen Performing Arts Academy dazzled the stage in two performances of “Legally Blonde: The Musical.”

Photo by Hansen Lee

small role or a big role and you make a lot of good friends.”

DeVita added that, although she gets nervous on stage, she enjoys performing with her friends because it helps her grow as a person and a performer.

“They’re all so great, they’re so supportive and we all just want to make sure we’re having fun too,” she said. “I just have to know that I’m sticking to my gut and I have all my friends up there with me.”

Forman said additional shows last Friday and the following evening both received a standing ovation from the crowd.

Parents were also offered the opportunity to have some fun, producing their own, adult production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” on July 23.

“The adults did their own production of the musical because they’ve been watching their kids perform for so many years that they asked me if we would ever consider a show, and one of my seniors offered to direct it,” Forman said. “It was awesome.”

The academy, which is located at 589 West Jericho Turnpike, offers classes year round from September to June.

“I think they do a very good job making sure it’s not only a great production but they make sure you

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Having seen their children perform in a number of plays, parents decided to have a little fun of their own this year by holding their own production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical.” grow and learn,” DeVita said. “They really care about you and they want Parents of students enrolled at From Stage to Screen performed their own proyou to grow as a person and a per- duction of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” following two performances from stuformer.” dents.

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y t i n u m m o c Junior Sailors Raise $44K For Make-A-Wish

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Junior sailors of all skill levels converged at the Northport Yacht Club last week to hit the open water and race in an effort to help fund the dreams of Suffolk County Make-A-Wish recipients.

Though off to a slow start with a lack of wind, the July 28 regatta helped raise $44,000 through a combination of pledges and sponsorships from local businesses. The fundraiser also includes a Photo courtesy of Bob Doherty

Maggie and Jonathon Kiernan of the Northport Yacht Club snagged first place in the Pixel class race.

swim-a-thon, which was slated to be held after deadline on Monday.

Wearing a salmon-colored regatta shirt, chairman of the regatta Bob Doherty turned around and pointed to the 150 names on the back of the shirt, pointing out the sponsors who’ve donated $250. He compared it to other fundraiser events, where one would typically see several larger donors contribute.

“I don't have any big sponsors. They're all members of the club, members of the community, members of the Town of Huntington,” he said. “It's all local businesses and families. That's what makes this event so special. It's our little Northport community that raises this money.”

The top fundraisers include 16-year-old Johnny Bravo, who raised $3,705; the Donofrio siblings 14-year-old Gianna, 12-year-old Joe and 10-yearold Anthony, who raised $2,800; and Maggie FitzMaurice, who raised $2,400.

Sailors ages 8-17 competed in various races based on skill level and age. Courses involved sailing around tracks outlined with buoys, where sailors made every effort to catch the wind to push them past their competitors.

Race winners were Ellie Woodworth in the OPTI green class; Charise Winter in the OPTI white class; Spencer Kriegstein in the OPTI red class; Blake Rossi in the OPTI Blue class; Ewan McGrory and Chris Contreras in the Club 420 class; Alex Haffen, Caroline Greco and Marli Rittenhouse in the Blue Jay Novice class; Fiona Farrell in the Laser class; and Maggie Kiernan, Ashley Berger and Jonathon Kiernan in the PIXEL class.

“This is our 21st year doing this. I've been doing it with my wife for the past 10 years,” said Doherty. “We've taken it to another level of raising money for Make-A-Wish.”

Doherty retired from the New York City Fire Department 10 years ago, and joined the club shortly after. He was eventually asked to take over the regatta.

An OPTI Green sailor is pictured getting his sea chops in the Northport Make-A-Wish Regatta.

“Our club is a club where everybody expected to do some work around here,” he said.

He set a goal of fundraising $50,000 every year.

The event also serves to give kids a taste of the competition without all the pressure.

“There's little availability for them to enjoy themselves because they are limited to a certain spot, they can't come in, they have so many rules,” Doherty said of typical regattas.

Children came from various yacht clubs along the harbor, including Centerport, Huntington Bay, Huntington, Cold Spring Harbor and Sagamore.

Peggy Doherty, Bob’s wife, helps run the event and said they also were inspired to become involved after their friend’s 4-year-old son underwent major heart surgery and became a Make-AWish recipient.

“The Make-A-Wish Foundation is one of those good charities that most of the money goes to actually to the kids,” she said.

Instructor at the Huntington Bay Yacht Club, Nicholas Healy, said this was his 10th Make-AWish regatta. He brought out 21 junior sailors from his club.

“This is a place for them to see what racing is like on a more relaxed scene, and also it’s for an awesome cause,” Healy, 20, said.

Hailing from the Centerport Yacht Club, 13year-old Spencer Kriegstein won the first race of

Junior sailors from various yacht clubs converged onto Northp

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“I’ve been working with my coach Sean Cornell. We’ve been practicing starts, upwinds, and practicing… with light air because that’s what we get around here.”

For Bryce Winter, of the Northport Yacht Club, it’s at least his fifth regatta. Winning the first leg of the Laser segment, he warmed to be able to “do something for others.”

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N O I T C E S FOODIE Neraki Serves Up Authentic Greek Fare

By Peter Sloggatt psloggatt@longislandergroup.com

After five years on Huntington’s Main Street, Neraki owner Alex Moschos can safely say he’s here to stay. Despite a vibrant restaurant scene, Huntington can be a tough market and eateries can come and go. The village’s home to authentic Greek cooking, Neraki has proved to be a keeper.

The name Neraki references water in Greek, which is reflected in the décor. Walls painted a deep sea blue and the hand-painted sky mural on the ceiling give a flavor of Greek islands.

Traditional Greek music in the background adds to the flavor. But the most authentic notes come not from the music, but from the food.

Moschos and his wife Olga opened Neraki – their first venture in the restaurant business – five years ago with a dream to share their love of Greek cooking. They chose Huntington, Moschos said, “because it’s the dining capital of Long island, and Huntington needed a good seafood restaurant.”

Indeed, seafood is king at Neraki, and the emphasis is always on freshness and simplicity. A glass case at the back of the restaurant displays the fruits of Moschos’ frequent trips to Hunts Point fish market where he walks to aisles, poking and prodding, and quite literally looking into the eyes of the day’s

catch to select only the best.

Like in the Greek islands, the daily catch is simply prepared: grilled whole, with olive oil and lemon. Servers are skilled at filleting the fish, and will do so tableside. The menu regularly features Red Snapper ($34), with a lean and moist meat; Branzino ($35), and Black Sea Bass ($30), a mild-flavored flaky white meat fish. But menu offerings vary depending on what’s best at the market.

“It’s all about the quality and freshness. If something on my menu is not up to par, I won’t buy it,” Moschos said.

The menu itself is a lesson in Greek in terms of both language and cooking, and Neraki’s menu is like travelling to the Aegean.

Moschos puts his tough on many traditional Greek dishes, giving them a Neraki twist.

Some favorites include the Stuffed Calamari appetizer ($19), a quartet of calamari stuffed with minced vegetables, shrimp and octopus, marinated and lightly sautéed to bring out the sweetness.

Shrimp Saganaki ($23), another traditional dish, brings together fresh shrimp, briny feta cheese, sweet marinated red peppers and caramelized onion under a blanket of graviera cheese, and served piping hot in a cast iron skillet. Like most of the appetizers, it will serve two to four easily.

A vegetarian favorite, Neraki’s Moussaka is made with eggplant and zucchini over potatoes.

Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill evokes the Aegean Sea on Huntington’s Main Street.

Moschos puts his twist on some Greek peasant dishes with outstanding results.

Pastitsio, a baked lasagna-like dish features layered noodles and chopped meat in a béchamel sauce for a hearty portion of Greek goodness. The Moussaka is prepared with a nod to vegetarians (Huntington has a lot of vegetarians, according to Moschos) with eggplant and zucchini over layers of potatoes. Both are a hearty lesson in Greek family fare.

Meat lovers also have a place at Neraki’s table. Grilled Steak ($26) is a simple meat and potatoes combo, simply prepared and served. Baby Lamb Chops ($30) are likewise simply grilled – and mouthwatering.

A classic Greek salad ($9 medium, $13 large) should accompany everything as far as I’m concerned.

It’s topped with a tangy housemade dressing that will have you asking why they don’t sell it by the bottle.

And, of course, there’s dessert.

Greek sweets include a mouthwatering traditional Baklava with honey and nuts in phyllo dough, from Olga’s family recipe, and Galaktoboureko, a vanilla infused custard in phyllo. A sweet way to end your trip into authentic Greek eating.

For the meat-and-potatoes set, Neraki’s is a simple and straightforward porterhouse with potato medallions.

Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill 273 Main St., Huntington 631-385-3474 Neraki.com Cuisine: authentic Greek, simply prepared.

Atmosphere: casual, friendly Price range: Moderate Hours: Tueday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.-9 p.m.

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The Long Island Craft Classic, to be hosted this Saturday at Heckscher State Park in East Islip, promises to feature over 50 brewers, including North Shore favorites like Centerport-based Blind Bat Brewery, Northport-based Sand City Brewing Company and Oyster Bay Brewing Company.

Aug. 6, Heckscher State Park in East Islip is hosting the Long Island Craft Classic, a beer-tasting event that promises to supply over 50 brewers and 100 different styles of beer for tasting, including North Shore favorites like Centerport-based Blind Bat Brewery, Northport-based Sand City Brewing Company and Oyster Bay Brewing Company. For those who prefer other libations, a handful of cider makers and wineries will also have samplings to offer. Proceeds from the classic, which was formerly the North Fork Craft Beer Festival, will benefit nonprofits Kids Need More, Natural Heritage Trust and the Long Island Brewers Guild. There are two different tickets options available. The VIP Session ($75) runs 15:30 p.m. and will feature exclusive offerings. The GA Session ($55) runs 2-5:30 p.m. All tickets include 2 oz. tastings from any exhibitor, a BBQ sandwich and side dish, and a souvenir tasting cup. Admission for designated drivers is $12. All attendees must be age 21 or older, and must present valid photo identification. For more information, visit Licraftclassic.com.

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BEER IN THE PARK: This Saturday,

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The pizza margherita at Salumeria Pomodoro on Gerard Street in Huntington village.

Ppomodorolongisland.com), who use the same fresh ingredients to create one of their signature dishes. Opened earlier this year in the restaurant space operated briefly as The Shack West, this old style Salumeria brings rustic Italian tradition to Huntington.

PASTA NIGHT: Pasta lovers looking for

a dining deal will find it at Zaro’s Café (135 West Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station 631-271-4400 Zaroscafe.com). Sundays through Thursdays, diners can get a fourcourse meal featuring salad, appetizer, pasta dish and a fountain drink for $19.95 per person. Add in tax and tip, and it’s still a great deal. The offer runs through Aug. 31.

PIZZA MARGHERITA: Pizza Margherita

was created Italy’s Queen Margherita – no surprise there – on a visit to Naples in 1888, along with pizzeria owner Raffaele Esposito. A tribute to the Italian flag, whose colors are red, green and white, it used just a few simple ingredients: tomatoes, for the red; fresh mozzarella for white; and fresh basil for the green. That story is according to the folks at Salumeria Pomodoro (46 Gerard Street, Huntington village, 631-824-6350,

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BEER DINNER: Seven Quarts Tavern (688 Fort Salonga Road, Northport) is hosting a Goose Island Beer Dinner on Aug. 16. The gastropub, which serves modern American cuisine, craft beers, spirits and wine, is offering a four-course dinner featuring a complimentary Goose Island beer glass. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. There are 40 seats available, and tickets can purchased for $75 per person by calling 631-757-2000.

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HEALTH Back To School Smiles For Students, Parents

By Dr. Inna Gellerman info@longislandergroup.com

As summer winds down into its final weeks, it’s time for students and parents to get ready for the new school year as we return to a schedule of school and after-school activities. Those last weeks before school starts are busy times in medical offices, as children need to get their school physicals and checkups – and that includes orthodontic checkups.

A few pointers for parents:

By age 7, children’s jaws have grown enough for an orthodontist to give them a proper evaluation. Most children are fine, but this is the right age to get ahead of any possible problems.

Call for your back to school appointment as soon as possible.

This increases the chances that you’ll get the appointment that will be most convenient for you and your child.

If your child got braces over the summer, make sure to have a few items that should be on hand at

The Dolan Family Health Center in Greenlawn has been recognized for high quality health care by a national agency.

Dolan Center Honored For High Quality Care The Dolan Family Health Center in Greenlawn was recently recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Level Three Patient Centered Medical Home based on the most recent 2014 standards.

NCQA-cited research has shown that Patient Centered Medical Homes provide high quality care for their patients at lower costs.

“The Dolan Family Health Center provides high-quality, comprehensive primary care to the medically underserved in the Huntington community, facilitating entry into the healthcare system for individuals and families,” said Joseph Volavka, senior adminis-

trative director of the center. “The recognition of the health center as a Patient Centered Medical Home endorses our commitment to that mission and we are very proud to have obtained the designation.”

Patient Centered Medical Homes have been shown to foster relationships between medical practitioners and patients in a more comprehensive, cohesive way than individual healthcare appointments. In the PCMH model, patient care is overseen by a clinician-led team that helps patients coordinate their care throughout the healthcare system.

For more information about the Dolan Family Health Center (284 Pulaski Road), call 631-425-5244.

home and in the child’s backpack: dental wax, elastics, toothbrush, floss, picks, lip balm and toothpaste. Assemble a “braces bag,” like a pencil case, to keep everything organized.

Lunchtime can be tricky for children who are new to braces. They need to stay away from crunchy foods that could lead to a broken wire or bracket. Sticky foods like caramel or gum are also a problem.

Lunch should be soft foods, including yogurt, pasta, soups, mashed potatoes, soft eggs, bananas, PB&J on soft bread. If the cafeteria choices aren’t braces-friendly, your child will do better with homemade lunches.

Encourage your child to brush after lunch and to drink water during the day to keep their mouth clean.

Does your child play sports? We keep saying it because it’s so important: a custom-fit mouthguard

will protect your child’s smile, any orthodontic appliances and, if it is properly fitted, will take some of the energy from a blow to their head, neck or jaw in sports. Don’t have a custom-fit mouthguard?

Stop by our office and get fitted for one – free.

Sleep apnea in adults and children can be now treated with orthodontic appliances. If your child’s academic performance last year was not what you had hoped it would be, give our office a call to discuss sleep apnea in children.

Dr. Inna Gellerman is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. She founded Gellerman Orthodontics, in Huntington, in 2003, and is actively involved with many community organizations.

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business Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Janee Law

Long Islander News photos/Janee Law

TAS Design & Craft A Handcrafted Haven

jlaw@longIslandergroup.com

Painting since she was a kid, Trisha Phelps, owner of TAS Design & Craft Gallery, said she would always get in trouble because her canvas was typically furniture.

“I’ve always done it. It’s just a part of me,” she said. “First I find a chair and then the chair tells me what to do. I look at that blank space and just see something there.”

Whether it’s a chair, a table or jewelry boxes, Phelps features her work in her Huntington village store, along with many other handcrafting artists.

“It’s important to me that American artists have a voice and that there’s a place where you can find things that are all American made and something special and affordable,” Phelps, of Northport said.

Selling all handcrafted items for home dinnerware and home décor, the 372 New York Ave. store offers pottery, glass, jewelry, photography, toys and more.

Phelps originally open her shop in

Trisha Phelps, owner of TAS Design & Craft Gallery, said she opened her store to feature the work of American artists who make handcrafted home decor.

Northport in 2005, but moved it Huntington village five years ago to gain more traffic.

Like a gallery, the store is organized based off the artist she’s selling.

“I could put all the cups together and all the plates together but that wouldn’t make any sense to me,” she said, adding each artist has their own glaze for the pottery they create.

Some of the popular artists that customers shop for are Bill Campbell pottery, from Cambridge Springs,

Pennsylvania; Kerry Brooks pottery, from Minneapolis, Minnesota; Luke Adams Glass, from Norwood, Massachusetts.

“I love that I’m surrounded by beautiful things and I get to meet very talented and interesting people,” Phelps said. “What’s not to love?”

The gallery also features work from local artists, including Mars Pottery, of Huntington Station; jewelry designer Herb Schay, of Huntington; and Irene Andreadis photog-

raphy, of Huntington Station.

“When I can find the local artists, I love having their work in the shop,” Phelps said. “It’s important to have a place for local artists to show their work.”

With prices from $6.50-$250, Phelps said she’s had customers shop in the store for bridal registries or men shopping for office décor.

“It has to be a variety because if we all had the same taste, it wouldn’t be very interesting,” she said.

The nearly 1,000-square-foot store also offers items for kids, whether it’s jelly belly candy, organic crayons, toys or kid furniture.

TAS also helps raises funds for a charity organization, Bears for Humanity, by selling stuffed animals.

With every purchase, the for-profit organization donates a bear to a child, while also employing at-risk women from Welfare-to-Work programs in the U.S. Phelps added that while the store offers interesting and unique décor that can fit in any home, customers will also be benefiting the work of artists and charities.

TAS Design & Craft Gallery 372 New York Ave., Huntington 631-239-6041 tasdesignandcraft.com

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Welcome Chamber Members of 2016 The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome many new members to our network during the first half of 2016. Below is a list of new members and their

contact information. Please utilize and refer to your fellow Chamber members when seeking a product of service and remember to ‘Shop Local.’

Advanced Back Technologies AT&T Bank of America - Merrill Lynch Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse Brian Yudewitz, PC Cablevision Media Sales LI Carhartt - Walt Whitman Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage COSP Law Dairy Queen Eclipse Signs and Graphics Empire Today, LLC Fairway Independent Mortgage Glenn Development Company Grace Music School

Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center Horowitz and Rubenstein LLC It's Time to Get Fit, Inc Jeffrey C. Daniels PC Kelly Green Technology Leadership Huntington Foundation Linchitz Medical Wellness MAPFRE USA Morgan Stanley - Brian Cohen Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism Nino Caridi Law, P.C. North American Resource Capital Perfect Care Inc. Quality Island Landscaping LLC Reliant Realty Group LLC

(631)-231-0076 (631) 979-1827 (631) 547-7559 (631) 385-9255 (631) 361-8117 (516) 393-1794 (631)-223-4613 (631) 673-6800 (516) 699-8902 (631) 824-6973 (631) 757-1400 (877)-588-2304 (631)-912-7739 (516) 480-3179 (631) 741-7130

(516) 571-8040 (516) 493-9383 (631) 793-1945 (516) 745-5430 (631) 239-6457 (631) 813-4757 (516) 759-4200 (516) 564-8000 (631)-755-1684 (631) 462-0386 (516) 307-0877 (631) 265-7702 (718) 805-7800 (631)-796-4259 (631) 509-0077

Remember Me Green S.T.A.G.S Tap House Sandra On The Go, Inc. Scents 4 My Soul Schanker & Hochberg, PC Services for the Underserved Sonia's Waxing Plus State Farm - John Monteiro The Coltrane Home The Inn at Fox Hollow The LIincs Organization TOA Asian Fusion True North Restaurant Wayne Morgan - New York Life WizdomOne Group

(646) 477-1970 (631)-848-5599 (631) 807-6108 (631) 424-5400 (631) 227-0777 (631) 470-9657 (304)-559-6109 (631) 223-1361 (516) 224-8100 (631) 512-2410 (631) 673-7377 (631) 385-1919 (516) 368-6228 (877) 494-9366

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business Diversification Is The Heart, Soul Of Investing

By Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ® asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com

Diversification is not owning a lot of blue chip stocks or mutual funds, nor is it a collection of stocks you have collected over time without a plan.

There are many types and categories of stocks to choose from.

Where do you start? Consider how much money you have to allocate to investments. If you have very limited resources you may not be able to create a real diversified portfolio that way. You may have to consider a mutual fund which takes a lot of small amounts from many people and they create a diversified portfolio. These portfolios can be very concentrated in a small area of investment, such as small cap stocks, domestic or international, etc. If you have substantial assets you can create your own diversified portfolio.

My next question for you is how do you decide which stocks to own?

Do you have the expertise to make these decisions on your own and do you have the time and desire to take on this task? Before you add an in-

vestment to your portfolio be sure it fits with the rest of your portfolio aiming toward your long-term goals.

You have to do your research before you invest. When you look at a stock you may want to look at fundamentals: the company’s earnings and sales history, its level of debt, its management, and its current price and price ratio (compare this to other companies in the same industry).

Another approach is technical analysis which looks at price patterns. With a bond you may look at its rating, its term to maturity THE and call, and its current yield. With mutual funds, you may be interested in investment objective, manager style, manager’s tenure, long term performance and the fee structure.

You will find that at any time some of your investments will be up and others down. If you want your portfolio to provide the return you need to meet your long-term goals, you have to diversify. Diversification is not a one-time deal. Ask the following questions to measure where you are and what’s your next move: What

resources have I committed to buying stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and other money producing investments? What are these investments worth in relation to each other? Is the portfolio out of balance?

How about comparison to a year ago, 5 years ago and ten years ago. How has the portfolio performed based on the indexes, DOW Jones, S&P500, Russell 2000, etc. What investments have I made lately?

Are they all basically the same? What am I going to buy next and why?

Over the long haul EXPERT you may want to revisit and rebalance your portfolio from time to time. You have to think of changes that occur in the securities you own. A mutual fund manager may be replaced and many times the new manger wants to make the portfolio ‘his own’ so there may be a lot of stock changes which could add costs. A strong company may lose its way (Enron, Global Crossing), or an entirely new method for investing may emerge. The bottom line is that you don’t want to assume that diversification is a one-time activity.

Once again we thank you for your interest in our articles. Please consider writing in with a topic you want to learn more about. We appreciate hearing from you and we wish you the very best of fortune with you journey to a comfortable retirement.

Consider reaching out to a qualified and competent CFP. Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ®, runs Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc., a full-service 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.

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*Ten Haagen is an Investment Advisor Representative offering securities and 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!

Job Interviews: The Good, Bad, Ugly

By Mindy Wolfle info@longislandergroup.com

As Albert Einstein once said, “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”

Applying that quote to job interviews, it’s clear that Einstein hit the nail on the head. I recently had a conversation with Theresa Oakes, senior accounts supervisor at KTCpr, which serves the travel industry. Theresa and a colleague comprise the first line when it comes to résumé review, scheduling and conducting interviews before candidates are selected for consideration by the owner of the agency. I asked Theresa to fill me in on the job candidates KTCpr has encountered over the past year and I got quite an earful. There’s a lot to be learned from her observations.

MW: Let’s start with the candidates who made it past the first round. Are there certain actions that set these people apart from the rest?

TO: Research prior to submitting a

résumé stands out in my mind as the deal breaker for a candidate. It is evident from the cover letter and interviews that these candidates learned about our company even before applying. Serious interest in the position and the business is shown when an applicant speaks intelligently about our clients, responds directly to the owner and understands our philosophy.

Equally significant is the candidate who responds promptly when contacted to schedule an interview.

You’d be surprised how many must think that ‘fashionably late’ is a good thing when it comes to making that all-important appointment.

MW: Are there specific qualities that the best candidates possess?

TO: Although this may sound obvious, as a public relations firm, we’re looking for candidates who know what a PR job entails and presents a résumé with applicable experience. Internships are an excellent way for an entry level candidate to fulfill that experience, as well as be-

ing social media savvy…and not just for personal use, like Facebook.

MW: Is there anything your company does to help narrow down the good candidates?

TO: Our final candidates actually have to pass a writing test. They conduct mock interviews with the owner and then on the spot must create a press release. In this business, it’s essential for a person to be quick on his or her feet and remain cool under pressure and deadlines.

MW: Turning to the negative, I’m sure you’ve had ample experience weeding through résumés and less than successful interviews.

TO: I can rattle off several game killers: résumés with no relevant experience or education; inappropriate dress, like one candidate who came in jeans and worn out shoes; another person who had very long, false fingernails with bright purple polish. Not only were they distracting and unprofessional, she continually tapped them on the conference room table. A col-

league in the outside office heard that ‘rat-a-tat-tat’ throughout the interview.

MW: Let’s conclude with another zinger.

TO: Well, this candidate didn’t receive a call back for a second interview. When asked if she had anything she wanted to know that I might not have covered, she asked if she could wear boots in the office if it snows, and how she would be notified if the office would be closed in the event of snow.

Mindy Wolfle, a member of Women Economic Developers of Long Island, Direct Marketing Association of Long Island and the Social Media Association, is president of Neptune Marketing LLC, chief marketing officer of Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, and an instructor of business writing and not-for-profit marketing in Hofstra University's continuing education program.

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THURSDAY Cocktails & Chromosomes

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Associate Professor and plant biologist Zachary Lippman, PhD, will discuss the genes and hormones that regulate flower production and how he’s gone from being a kid on a farm to a scientist working to grow more food for a hungry world.

Event hosted at Finley’s (43 Greene St., Huntington), on the deck outside behind the bar. Thursday, Aug. 4, 7-8 p.m.

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Calendar O M M U N I T Y

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 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.

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.

FRIDAY Jen Chapin At Heckscher Park

Huntington native and urban folk soul artist Jen Chapin is playing at Heckscher Park at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5. The evening will also celebrate WHY Hunger, and fans are asked to bring canned and non-perishable food items for Long Island Cares, and The Harry Chapin Food Bank. Both organizations were founded by Harry Chapin to fight hunger.

Bring a chair or blanket. For more info, visit Huntingtonarts.org.

SATURDAY Storytime And Activities

Head to Barnes & Noble (4000 E Jericho Turnpike, East Northport) at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 6 for a wacky celebration of underpants with Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, the bestselling author/illustrator team of “Dinosaurs Love Underpants” and “Aliens Love Dinopants.” Coloring and activities to follow. Call 631-4620208 for more information.

Animal Passport

Learn all about snapping turtles at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery (1660 Route 25A) on Saturday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids can make turtle-themed crafts and play games. Admission for members is free. For non-members, admission is $4 for children ages 3-12 (free for children ages 2 and under); $6 for adults; and $4 for ages 65 and over.

For more information, call 516-692-6768.

SUNDAY Long Island Sound And Arts Festival

The Northport Arts Coalition is sponsoring the Long Island Sound and Arts Festival, featuring Mountain Jam Orchestra, Elephant, Ken Talve Trio and Djembe Movement. There will also be a drum circle, live painting, art exhibits and children’s activities. Located at the Gazebo Stage in Northport Village Park (1 Main St.), 12 noon-6 p.m. Admission is free. For more info, visit Lisoundfestival.com.

MONDAY Boys Basketball Camp

Upper Room Christian School (722 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills) is hosting a basketball camp for boys grades 3-8 starting Aug. 8. The camp, which runs 9 a.m.-12 noon each day through Aug. 12, will be directed by Tom Femminella, head coach of Upper Room’s varsity boys

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

Cold Spring Harbor Library

Strides Against Breast Cancer Breakfast The American Cancer Society will host a free breakfast to share the latest details on breast cancer and upcoming walks on Long Island. The event will take place at the Crest Hollow Country Club (325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury) on Aug. 10, 7:30 a.m. basketball team. Cost is $125 per player.

For more information, visit Urcs.org.

UPCOMING/ONGOING Huntington Summer Arts Festival

TUESDAY Summer Classes At Huntington Fine Arts

Students are invited to draw, paint or sculpt the landscape, starting with sketchbook drawings and working towards larger pieces from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Then, from 7-10 p.m., students are invited to draw, paint or sculpt from a live model, who will assume the same pose for the entire class. Use of other materials is encouraged. Huntington Fine Arts is located at 266 East Pulaski Road in Greenlawn.

Weight Loss Seminar

For those who want to learn what their weight loss options are, attend a meeting with Bariatric Surgeon David Buchin, MD, on Aug. 9, 5-6 p.m. at 224 Wall St., Suite 101, Huntington. A meeting will also be held on Tuesday, Aug. 23.

WEDNESDAY Strides Against Breast Cancer Breakfast

The American Cancer Society will host a free breakfast to share the latest details on breast cancer and upcoming walks on Long Island. The event will take place at the Crest Hollow Country Club (325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury) at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10. To register, call 631-300-3455 or email longislandnystrides@cancer.org.

Located at Heckscher Park on Main St. (25A) & Prime Ave in Huntington, the arts festival brings free concerts to the Park six days a week, Tuesdays through Sundays. All shows begin at 8:30 with the exception of the family show on Tuesday, which starts at 7:30. Call 631271-8423 for more info.

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.

Young Professionals Summer BBQ

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2016 Young Professionals Summer BBQ on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 6-8 p.m., at the Dr. Danial Kissam House Museum (434 Park Ave., Huntington). For more information, email courtney@huntingtonchamber.com.

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org. · Celebrate the opening day of the Olympics by decorating Olympicthemed cupcakes on Aug. 5, 2-3 p.m.

Sign up online. Limited to residents only and children entering grades K-6.

Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. · Drive-in movie: decorate your own cardboard box car and afterwards park your car for a short movie on Aug. 9, 2:30-3:30 p.m. For children ages 18 months-entering kindergarten. A parent or adult caregiver must remain with the child.

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

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. · Watch, learn and taste as award-winning pitmaster, Brian Collins, demonstrates authentic barbeque on his 10foot smoker. Bring your favorite nonalcoholic beverage to sip while you go inside and sample the savory goodness of everything Brian prepares.

Space is limited. Be sure to register early. Program runs 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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

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Impractical Jokers Hit Huntington

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. ·Play some of best new and classic games against the librarians. For grades 6-12. Held at the Huntington branch on Aug. 16, 2-3:30.

The Tenderloins comedy troupe, stars of truTV’s “Impractical Jokers,” is bringing the Santiago Sent Us tour to The Paramount this weekend. There are six total performances: Aug. 5-Aug. 6, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.; and Aug. 7, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Doors open an hour before show time.

For Tickets ($49.50-$149.50) visit the box office at 370 New York Ave. in Huntington, or log on to Paramountny.com.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. ·The library is offering an adult coloring program, “Color Your World,” on Aug. 17, 10 a.m. Adults are encouraged to join in on this latest trend as you meet others and color. Sheets and supplies will be provided at the event.

THEATER/FILM Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. · Movie Trivia Night with Rebecca Zunno, Monday, Aug. 8, at 12 noon.

Sixty questions based all around film, actors and actresses, awards, and everything else associated with the world of film. Teams can be up to six people, but solo players are also welcome. Tickets $5 per person.

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. · Art WithOUT Borders America: North and South. Featuring artists from the United States and Uruguay. Exhibit runs July 30-Aug. 7 with a reception on Aug. 5, 6:30-9:30 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.

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.

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.

Tuesdays-Sundays, from 1-4:30 p.m.

Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

Green River Gallery

Huntington Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) · Learn what the experts know about the Zika virus, how it is transmitted, your risk of getting the virus and what you can do to protect yourself with Dr. Susan Donelan, Medical Director of the Healthcare Epidemiology Department at Stony Brook University. The program will be held on Aug. 4, 2-3:30 p.m. No registration is required.

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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 self-guided walking tour of the Northport’s historic Main Street,

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. · Opening Aug. 6, at 6 p.m., RIPE Art Gallery brings the latest work by Gary Kroman to Long Island.

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 Five Towns College Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu. · “The Hilarious Comedy of Uncle Floyd” will be presented Aug. 6 at 7:30 pm.

Tickets available online for $20.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. · truTV Impractical Jokers “Santiago Sent Us” Tour Starring The Tenderloins. Six nights of performances: Aug. 5-Aug. 6, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.; and Aug. 7, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets $49.50-$149.50

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By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

The Dix Hills Fire Department is primed to host its first ever Junior Firefighter Academy, seeking to teach children ages 12-14 hands-on rescue skills and field trips Todd Cohen, a commissioner with the department, who’s also heading the program, explained that Todd Baker, another member of the department, helped inspire the idea after mentioning that the upstate Cold Spring Fire Department has been doing a junior academy for the past 10 years.

After seeing the program in action themselves, they decided to make it a reality.

“They’ve had a very high rate of success of people joining the fire department as a result of the camp,” he said.

Dix Hills’ camp is slated to run Aug. 15- Aug. 19. On that Monday, there will be an orientation, classroom time and swimming in the afternoon in Town of Huntington pools.

The next day, there will be a demonstration of a live burn at the Yaphank Fire Academy, where children will see firefighters extinguish a fire.

They’ll will also get a peek into the Suffolk County EMS call center to see how 911 calls are taken and units dispatched.

Additionally, children will get to see how firefighters collaborate with their four-legged companions by a presentation with either Chief Fire Marshal Don Lynch and Accelerant Detection K9 Tiana, or Fire Marshal Brett Martinez and Accelerant Detection K-9 Jewel.

On Aug. 17, children will take an American Heart Association Heartsaver course to learn the basics of CPR and first aid.

Then, the next day, they’ll will visit the Macarthur Airport Fire-Rescue department to see how the fire department works with the Suffolk County Police Department to assist and transport patients via medivac to treat burns and accidents.

To close out the academy on Aug. 19, enrollees will graduate. Families will be invited to the ceremony.

“Basically, they would learn about the history of the fire department and how we operate,” Cohen said. “Your neighbors are your volunteers. We are a volunteer service, nobody is compensated for this.”

Cost per participant is $300. For more informa-

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Keith Brown, partner at the Harris Beach law firm in Melville, and Joseph Deal, principal at Bohler Engineering, have been named honorees of the Advancement and Commerce, Industry and Technolgy (ACIT) golf outing.

Brown, a resident of East Keith Brown Northport, serves on Harris Beach’s real estate developers industry team, the financial institutions and capital markets industry team and with the commercial real estate practice group. He is a founding partner of Brown & Altman, LLP which merged into Harris Beach earlier this year.

Joseph Deal Brown has designated the Townwide Fund of Huntington to receive a portion of proceeds from the golf outing. He is a member of the Townwide Fund board of directors.

Deal, a professional engineer and partner at Bohler Engineering, a civil engineering and land development consultant firm. He oversees the New York metro region and the daily operations of the Hauppauge and Manhattan offices. Recently, Bohler was awarded the top company to work for in New York State, as recognized by New York State Society for Human Resource Management.

The golf outing will be held on Monday, September 12 at Cold Spring Hills Country Club. For

Photo courtesy of Todd Baker

y t i n u m m o c Junior Firefighter Academy Incoming

Dix Hills Fire Department’s Junior Firefighter Academy will teach children ages 12-14 skills needed to help save lives and will also see live demonstrations of fighting a fire, working with canine units and more. tion, or to enroll, visit Dixhillsfd.org, or call 631499-8836 ext. 113.

Cohen added the course was nearly at full capacity as of Monday, but registrants were still being accepted.

Compiled by Peter Sloggatt and Andrew Wroblewski

sponsorship or ticket information go to acitli.com.

Michael Marcantonio, a 2005 Northport High School graduate, graduated from Duke Law School and has passed the New York State Bar Exam. He will be working at the New York City law firm of Kirkland and Ellis. Michael received a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy and government and law, summa cum laude, from Lafayette College.

The Matinecock District of the Suffolk County Council, Boy Scouts of America honored its adult volunteers at a dinner held recently at Huntington Elks Lodge. The Matinecock District serves over 3,000 youth members in the Town of Huntington and western Smithtown.

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts submitted nominees for the Sparkplug Award which recognizes individuals “who get things started and going and are an inspiration to the youths and adults that they work with and encourage.” The 2016 Spark Plug awards were presented to the following scouting volunteers: Deidre Hill, Cub Scout Pack 66, South Huntington; Dominic Ranieri, Cub Scout Pack 5, East Northport; Tammy Camagnola-Levinsky, Boy Scout Troop 218, Huntington; and Gary Fortmeyer, Donna Sparacino, Peter Crociata and Dr. Stanley Lamberg, Boy Troop 343, Hauppauge.

Several special awards were presented as well. In recognition of his service to Matinecock District as the District Advancement Chair for more than 20 years, and having served on the Boards of Review for 1,000 Eagle Scouts, Herb McGrail of Northport was presented with a plaque of appreciation. Joe Bond of Commack,

Spark Plug Award recipients at the 2016 Matinecock District of Boy Scouts of America’s recognition dinner, from left, are: Peter Crociata, Gary Fortmeyer, Donna Sparacino, Dr. Stanley Lamberg, Tammy Camagnola-Levinsky, Dominic Ranieri and Deidre Hill. who stepped down after six decades of service, was presented with a special plaque of recognition.

Among 1,000 new alumni awarded degrees at Pratt Institute’s commencement ceremony, James Tae of Melville received a degree in communications design; Sam Wood of Huntington received a degree in film.

The College of Saint Rose in Albany awarded degrees and certificates of advanced study to members of the class of 2016. Ali Glassman of Huntington received a master of science in education; certificates of advanced study were awarded to Meghan Kozak of Huntington Station and Jordan Vitta of Huntington.

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