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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP

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‘Sons Of Texas’ Is Bringing The ‘Power Blues’ 3

A Way With

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HISTORY Halesite’s Beached Whale Remembered 70 Years Later 5

foodie Every Village Needs A ‘Hero’ 6

COMMUNITY YMCA Counselors Win Scholarship Award 15 94-Year-Old Poet Readies To Publish 5th Collection 4

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

Happy Labor Day! It’s just not fair… Everyone loves a holiday,

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Dangerous cycling…When driving home

three-day weekend. Everyone, perhaps, except from work in the afternoon, I’m for our editorial staff here at Long Islander always cautious because of the News. I came into the office line of slow moving traffic on Friday morning, bright as a Park Avenue. Last week, I noIN THE KNOW button, ready for the day to fly WITH AUNT ROSIE ticed the cars down front by and Labor Day weekend to swerving to the left side of the begin, but I quickly learned that the feeling road. I prepared to see a dead wasn’t entirely mutual. Once I walked in, gave animal or a trashcan on the a howdy-doo and flashed a smile, I was met right side of the street. I was wrong. Suddenly, I with grunts and glares of our editorial staff. It saw a young man, maybe a teenager, riding his shocked me, but then I realized: Today was a bike on one wheel facing the traffic. What do Friday deadline. No, no, folks, our staff isn’t a they call it? A poppa wheelie? I turned my bunch of party-poopers. They’re just a bunch of wheel to the left to avoid hitting the biker and hard workers! So, while I sit here writing this when I looked in my rearview mirror I noticed column, they worked away to ensure that you, the cars behind me had done the same. Several loyal reader, don’t miss a single issue of Long thoughts ran through my head. What if someIsland’s longest-running newspaper. And, rest thing happened with the bike and he fell? Or assured, our staff was rewarded with a day off what if a driver wasn’t paying attention to the on Monday! road? I understand kids have this need to impress people but please don’t put your safety and Welcome!.. You might have already noticed the safety of others at risk! No matter what kind that a new name has been added to the mastof transportation you use, safe driving is the best head in our newspapers. Long Islander News is driving. happy to welcome Jamie Austin as its business (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have commanager. Jamie, of Dix Hills, has previously ments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in your worked for Austin Travel, which his father neck of the woods, write to me today and let me know founded, and Protravel International. We’re exthe latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, cited to have Jamie join the team at Long Isc/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY land’s longest-running newspaper!

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK BOB DIDIER

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK At Least It’s Not Christmas

The display window at Bon Bons Chocolatier (319 Main St., Huntington) has a spooky new visitor. Doesn’t it seem like holiday-themed decorations go up earlier and earlier each year?

At least there’s no Christmas tree yet, though.

A 24-year-old Islandia woman was arrested on Aug. 30 for allegedly stealing various items from Gossip Gentlemen’s Club on 602 Broadhollow Road in Melville at around 12:15 a.m. on Aug. 10, according to Suffolk police. She stole a Michael Kors pocketbook, with a Coach wallet inside containing cash and credit cards, police said. She was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny.

Cleaned Out Police said that an unknown person burglarized a residence on Northcote Drive in Melville on Aug. 31 at around 1 a.m. The person allegedly entered through an unlocked rear door, taking items including car keys for a 2011 Infiniti parked in the driveway, stealing the vehicle as well. The person also took items from a 2012 Chevrolet including a watch, two laptops, two travel headsets, cash and credit cards, according to police. The Infiniti was later recovered by police.

Reluctant To Return A 31-year-old Queens Village man was arrested in Huntington on Aug. 26 for allegedly using a vehicle beyond an agreed upon date with the owner. Police said the man was supposed to return the 2016 BMW to the owner, but refused to do so. He was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle without the owner’s consent.

Aquatic Thief

“I make the process fun because construction can be stressful. I always tell the customer there will be a love-hate-love relationship because it’s overwhelming and they get a little stressed out, but I try to make it fun with them.”

‘JARC’ Puts Construction Clients At Ease, Page 8

A 30-year-old Syosset man was arrested for allegedly stealing a kayak and six paddles from a boatyard on Bouton Road in Lloyd Harbor between Aug. 25 and 27. He was charged with third-degree grand larceny.

Stealing And Ready To Travel Police said an unknown person burglarized a Maryland Street home in Dix Hills at around 5:20 p.m. on Aug. 29. The person, entering through an unlocked rear sliding door, stole a laptop, a wallet with credit cards, a passport and a checkbook, according to police.

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music Sons Of Texas To Supply ‘Power Blues’ SPOTLIGHT

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

The Sons of Texas will crank up the volume at The Paramount later this month with a heavy-hitting metal sound that’s tempered by bluesy grooves, to get your head banging and bobbing at the same time. They’ll perform on Sept. 21 on a night that also promises performances from Candlebox and headliner Buckcherry.

Just fresh off of a 15-month tour, the band is set to once again embark on their international tour starting in Denver, Colorado, on Sept. 12. The band is promoting their debut album, “Baptized In The Rio Grande,” released in March 2015.

Sons of Texas hails from the town of McAllen in southern Texas. Jes De Hoyos said that the band drew from the sounds of Spanish music, rock and hip-hop.

The band was formed in 2013, but De Hoyos, the lead guitarist, said its members have known each other since years before that, with several playing together with a previous band known as Lay In Ruins.

“There’s definitely a nice plate of different flavors,” he said. “Growing up around that definitely played an influence on the kind of music I like, in turn influencing the different elements that go into the music that we write.”

De Hoyos said that the band’s rhythm guitarist, Jon Olivares, calls the band “power blues.”

“I wouldn’t consider us metal, I also wouldn’t consider us rock, I wouldn’t consider us one thing. I didn’t want to be pidgeon holed into just metal or rock ‘n’ roll,” De Hoyos said. “I wanted to be able to have the liberty to do whatever we wanted and dabble with elements.”

In working with Olivares, De Hoyos explains that they’re “opposites, but we meet in the middle.” He added that they will occasionally swap roles while on stage, as well.

“Since I met Jon a long time ago, there was a lot of things I couldn’t do that he could, and there were things that I could do that he couldn’t do,” he said.

“It’s been me pushing him and him pushing me.”

The band also features Mike Morales on vocals, Mike Villarreal on drums and Nick Villarreal on bass.

De Hoyos said the live shows are “completely different from what you hear on the record.”

“We like to have a good time. We don’t have a bus

The Sons of Texas, the Lone Star-state quintet blending metal, grooves and blues, will rock out at The Paramount on Sept. 21 in a show that also promises performances from Candlebox and headliner Buckcherry. that we hide away in. If we’re not on stage, we’re in the merch area, we’re out and about watching the other bands,” De Hoyos said. “We’re very much fans of music, as well. So, if anybody wants to come hang out or check out the show, we’re out there.”

The show Sept. 21 starts at t 8 p.m., with doors opening an hour prior. Tickets are available at the box office, or at Paramountny.com, for $20-$125.

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poetry 94-Year-Old Poet Has A Way With Words

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

In the April 8, 2004 issue of The LongIslander, Aunt Rosie wrote about Josephine Geluso, an 82year-old woman who started writing poetry just two years earlier. Josephine Geluso “It never fails -- as soon as I start feeling my age, something comes along to provide a bit of inspiration and remind me that you’re never too old to start something new,” Aunt Rosie wrote.

A year earlier, Geluso had just published her first book of poetry, “Memories Served Here.”

Today, Geluso stands at 94, just as sharp as she ever was, and is on the heels of publishing her fifth book, “Bow To Time.” She writes every day from her Oyster Bay Cove home, just outside of the Huntington township, reflecting on the past, a seemingly endless reservoir of material at her disposal.

Geluso was formerly a physical

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Josephine Geluso readies to publish 5th poetry collection

Josephine Geluso holds her first published volume of poetry, entitled, “Memories Served Here,” which was first published in 2003, just a year after she first started writing. education teacher for Holy Cross Academy for Young Ladies in New York City, St. Barnabas High School

WALT’S CORNER

CAUGHT IN AN UPDRAFT Caught In An Updraft red dogwood leaves rise from the tree in a flurry of flight Walt Whitman

one falls back down to the bough where it grew rests there briefly gracefully drifts to the ground PATTI TANA Locust Valley

Walt’s Corner is edited by George Wallace, former Suffolk County poet laureate.

Submissions of original poetry, short stories, photographs and drawings are welcomed. Send items to Long-Islander Newspapers, 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY, 11743. All submissions become the property of Long-Islander Newspapers and cannot be returned. Call 631-4277000 for more information.

in the Bronx, the College of Mount St. Vincent and for various schools in Brentwood.

She first began her writing when she was standing on the tarmac with the late Donald Axinn, a poet and writer. Her youngest son Greg Geluso was Axinn’s personal pilot, transporting him to his various homes in Vermont, Florida and Long Island.

Axinn showed Geluso a photograph of an old, worn gate. She remarked that the pictured scene was beautiful enough to write about.

“He showed me a picture of a beautiful old gate that was partly open,” she said.

Geluso responded, “Oh, that’s asking to be written about.”

“Why not you?” he asked her.

Geluso went home that night, lifted the pencil to paper, beginning her poetic journey.

Another source of inspiration for her is her late husband, Nick Geluso, with whom she shared 66 years of “steadfast love for making our marriage a romance,” as stated in the dedication at the beginning of her book, “Bridge To Tomorrow.”

Her work carries an easy-going

poignancy that can easily transport one to the shores of the Long Island Sound.

From her poem, “Contented Hours:” On the shore Of Long Island roaring waves attack sandy beaches frothy bubbles linger a moment gently ripple back to Atlantis…

I watch nature in action As blinding orange slowly fades to pink of sunset I snuggle into my solitude and decide to do nothing.

“I’m not a poet. I’m a storyteller. I tell stories almost exactly like my grandfather did,” she said. “It’s everyday living. It’s the things I see, the things I feel. I’ll go out and take a walk in the woods, and I hear sounds, I see things, and I write about them.”

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sports Historians To Commemorate 70th Anniversary Of Whale Washing Up In Harbor Photos courtesy of Brian Hansen

Huntington historians plan to honor the 70th anniversary of a 63-foot finback whale washing ashore in Halesite, pictured above, by raising funds toward a commemorative plaque that would be erected near the site where the whale washed up on Oct. 21, 1946.

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Nearly 70 years ago, Huntington stood in awe when a 63-foot finback whale washed up on the shores near Halesite Park on Oct. 21, 1946.

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of that day, local historians plan to place a commemorative plaque near the area. In order to help fund that plaque, a lecture at the Whaling Museum & Education Center in Cold Spring Harbor has been set for Oct. 6 to serve as a fundraiser.

“In a crazy way, it brought the town together, even though it’s essentially a tragedy for the whale,” Brian Hansen, curator of the Huntington High School Heritage Museum, said. “It’s part of Huntington history and that’s something that we want to always establish and maintain is the history of Huntington.”

When the whale washed up in Huntington Harbor, the incident caused chaos on Harbor Road, as members of the community shuffled to the scene to witness the massive creature.

Many students from Huntington skipped school to see the whale, causing the district to close school for the day.

Along with Hansen, Huntington Town Historian Robert Hughes and Nomi Dayan, executive director of Whaling Museum, are organizing the fundraiser. The lecture is planned to include an overview of the day the whale washed ashore.

Hansen said that the goal for the event is to raise $650 towards the plaque, which will include a story and picture of the whale.

Later in October, the historians hope to host a ceremony where the plaque will be unveiled nearby where the whale washed ashore.

Since the location can be hard to see, Hansen said they’re hoping to place the plaque some 1,000 feet away on Anchorage Lane, so that it is more visible to the public.

This hasn’t been the only whale that has washed up in town. In October 2015, a 28-foot female humpback whale carcass was found off Lloyd Harbor, with signs of blunt force trauma.

With that, Hansen said that he’s hoping the plaque will educate and create awareness about marine life, adding that it’s a good way to tie in schools and the community.

The fundraising event at the whaling museum (301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor) is set for 7-8 p.m. on Oct. 6. For more information or to make a donation, call 631-367-3418.

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Every Village Needs A ‘Hero’

Start your course with a Spring Salad, bursting with the fruity flavors of plums, strawberries and grapes.

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

There’s a new hero in town, ready to save the day by piling on fresh, sliced meats and cheeses, paired with homemade sides. Village Hero, a new deli at 295 Main St. in Huntington village, launched with a soft opening on Monday, and is expected to celebrate a grand opening later this month.

Manager Michael Joseph Salese,

son of owner Michael Salese, explained that as soon as they saw the location available, they pounced on the opportunity.

“We needed a place in the village because of how busy it is,” said the 21-year-old manager. “There’s really nothing like this place in the village.”

The sandwich shop also offers a 10 percent discount to local heroes.

“We liked the idea of real village heroes: police, firemen, EMTs, vet-

The specialty heros, including the customized Chelsea’s pictured here, all take their names from former bars and restaurants in Huntington. This hero featured Boar’s Head Overgold Turkey, swiss cheese, with hearty red pepper slices, topped with balsamic vinaigrette.

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Sunny Salese, daughter of Village Hero owner Michael Salese, enjoys her delectable namesake Sunny’s Mac ‘N Cheese in a bread bowl. erans, doctors, nurses and teachers,” he said. “We wanted to give them a place where they could feel like they are really appreciated.”

The shop may be new, but the Salese family are no strangers to the industry. Frank Salese, Michael Salese’s father, opened Southdown Kitchen in 1967.

“Our family’s been surrounded by food for 50 years. The amount of experience that goes into it, the amount of insight, the amount of years of experience we have here alone is well over 50 years,” Michael Joseph Salese said.

Before your hero, get in your greens with a fresh chopped salad ($8.50), including varieties like Caesar, house, Greek, club, spring, antipasto and grilled chicken. The Spring Salad features a mix of strawberries, plums and grapes with lettuce, topped with sliced almonds and balsamic vinaigrette, the salad delights the palate with a tantalizing blend of flavors.

Among the heros to be enjoyed is a customized version of the Chelsea’s hero ($9.75) from the menu. It featured Boar’s Head Ovengold Turkey topped with swiss cheese and roasted peppers. The balsamic vinaigrette, with olive oil from the nearby Olive Tree, paired with the peppers to produce a swell of bold taste with a touch of sweet-

ness. It’s paired with a side of potatoes adorned with bits of bacon and a homemade, crunchy coleslaw.

The specialty heros all take their names from former local bars and restaurants including the Artful Dodger, Lighthouse, Sunshines and Lion’s Cage.

Additionally featured on the menu is Sunny’s Mac ‘N Cheese ($8.25), named after Salese’s daughter. It’s served in a fresh bread bowl, with offerings including classic cheddar, three cheese, bacon and chicken, seafood medley (market price), veggie, peppers and onion, and cheeseburger.

Also served are traditional sandwiches, wraps and small fare like French fries and onion rings.

Breakfast sandwiches are available all day, with a variety of breads, egg offerings and toppings.

The Village Hero 295 Main St., Huntington village 631-923-1717 Cuisine: American Deli Classics Atmosphere: Traditional Hero Shop Price: Modest Hours: Monday-Sunday 7 a.m.10 p.m.

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side dish SERVICE CHANGE: New York Panini

discontinued its table service and is now offering online ordering, according to a notice posted to the front of the 9 Wall St. café. A new, self-service dining room layout was expected to be unveiled this Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Hours for the café are 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Monday-Wednesday; and 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Thursday-Saturday.

Diners can order online at Nypanini.com and choose to either pickup or have meals delivered. For more information, call 631-271-3540.

STEAK FOR TWO: IMC Restaurant &

Bar (279 Main St., Huntington) is offering a steak dinner for two for $99.95. For the first course, choose two of three offerings: a house salad; a wedge salad; or the truffle burrata.

As for dinner, patrons can choose to either split a porterhouse steak for two, or any combination of two between the filet mignon and New York strip. The dinner comes with two sides, as well, a choice between the baked potato, cream spinach or sautéed onions. Finish it off with dessert, with choices of the IMC donuts, bread pudding or chocolate

IMC Restaurant & Bar in Huntington village is offering a special steak dinner for two Tuesday nights.

Animal rights activist Beth Stern is set to host an event benefiting the North Shore Animal League at Prime An American Kitchen & Bar in Halesite on Sept. 14.

Sept. 14. The event, which has albar. The menu is available Tuesday, 4- so been coordinated by Hamptons 10 p.m., in the dining room only. For Magazine, will feature onsite pet more information, call 631-824-6222. adoptions. There will also be cocktails and hors d’oeuvres SAVE THE ANIMALS: Animal rights available, and a luxury yacht activist Beth Stern, wife of radio show by Ferretti Group on Huntpersonality Howard Stern, is set ington Harbor. All proceeds will to host A Gold Coast Affair, ben- benefit the North Shore Animal efiting the North Shore Animal League. To RSVP, visit FaceLeague, at Prime An American b o o k . c o m / P r i m e A n A m e r i Kitchen & Bar in Halesite on canKitchenAndBar.

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s s e n i s u b Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com For JARC Construction Inc., it’s all about making sure their clients are at ease throughout a job.

“I make the process fun because construction can be stressful,” owner Bob Didier, 57, of Melville, said. “I always tell the customer there will be a love-hate-love relationship because it’s overwhelming and they get a little stressed out, but I try to make it fun with them.”

The full-house remodeling company, located at 20 Broadhollow Road in Melville, takes care of big service

projects like whole-house renovations, dormers, extensions and building new homes. Didier said most jobs his company works on are between $100,000-$400,000.

As a result of Hurricane Sandy, the company has also taken on more house-raising jobs, since residents are being proactive in avoiding any future storm flooding in their homes.

JARC is currently working on its sixth house-raising job, he said.

Licensed in both Nassau and Suffolk, JARC has worked on jobs in the Huntington area, along with Lindenhurst, Deer Park, Long Beach, Island Park, Southampton and more.

On a daily basis, Didier said, he visits each of his job sites in the morning, speaking with clients and arranging meetings back at the office.

Before doing any job, Didier shows clients what their house is going to look like through 3-D, virtual tours.

Didier said what makes his business stand out is that clients get to

JARC Construction is a full-house remodeling company that handles projects like whole-house renovations, dormers, extensions and building new homes.

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‘JARC’ Puts Construction Clients At Ease

Bob Didier, owner of Melville-based JARC Construction, has been in the construction business for more than 20 years, but opted to start his own business in 2014. deal with the owner one-on-one.

“It’s not like a big company where you never see the owner,” he said.

“People love talking to the owner and it’s more personal.”

Didier has worked in the construction business for more than 20 years.

In 2014, he decided to go off on his own, starting out of his Melville home and naming the company after the members of his family, Janet, Alex, Robert and Christopher. This past January, the company moved to its 1,500-square-foot location.

Didier was previously involved for 12 years with the National Association of Remodelers Industry, a trade organization. He became the president of the New York-Long Island chapter before opening his

business.

The experience, Didier said, has helped him to handle any situation that comes up in residential remodeling. And it’s helped him to see plenty of smiling faces once a good job is done right.

“I love the before and after’s,” Didier said. “That’s the best part of the job when the people see the finished product and they’re just loving their house.”

JARC Construction 20 Broadhollow Road, Suite 2002, Melville 631-427-5400 Jarcconstruction.net

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

‘State Of The Town’ Networking Breakfast On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce will kick-off its networking breakfast series with a special focus on the ‘State of the Town.’ The chamber’s government relations committee is hosting the educational portion of the breakfast and has invited elected officials to participate on the panel. As of deadline Friday, the following elected officials are confirmed to participate: state Sen. Carl Marcellino; Suffolk Legislator Steve Stern; Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson; and Huntington Councilman Eugene Cook. Directed by a moderator, the elected officials will discuss relevant community topics such as parking and development while

providing insight into local and regional issues.

Overlooking the beautiful waters of Huntington Harbor, the September breakfast will be held at the Huntington Yacht Club (95 East Shore Road, Huntington). Networking and coffee begins at 7:30 a.m. and the program runs until 10 a.m. If you are interested in ways to showcase your company, take advantage of setting up a display table during the networking hour and promote your work and services.

Contact the chamber for more information.

The cost for Huntington chamber members is $25 and future Huntington chamber members is $35. You can register online by visiting Huntingtonchamber.com, or by calling the

chamber at 631-423-6100. As always, a big thank you to the sponsors who enable the chamber to host these events: Bridgehampton National Bank, Newsday, H2M architects + engineers, Advanced Sound, digho image marketing and Len Marks Photography.

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‘Impenetrable Themes’

By Peter Klein pklein@hightoweradvisers.com

The world is crazy, upside down: negative interest rates around the world, 30-year political unions breaking down, civil wars and refugees that no one seems to care about, market complacency, central bankers’ omnipotence, politicians who are “extremely careless” and an entrepreneur dispensing hate-filled rhetoric running for the globe’s most powerful office. Downright crazy time.

I have been reflecting on certain themes in the economy and markets that have “legs,” as they say, despite the craziness described above. I have come to call these “Impenetrable Themes” for I believe these types of investment pathways will survive and thrive in any economic or market climate. Much of this thinking is rooted in the elements of secular, rather than cyclical, strategies – whereby the economics, pricing and growth prospects are likely to exist for many years to come. Consider such themes of the recent past – the emerging markets 20 some odd years ago, the internet (e-commerce, technology interface) 15 or so years ago and communication over the last 20 years or so – major themes with long glide paths.

So, what are themes for the next 20 years? I have identified five: Genomics, Water & Infrastructure, Cyber Security, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Solar Energy. Over the course of the next few weeks I will brief you on each of these, to start, however, please see below a quick briefing on the first two: • Genomics: It has been more than 15 years since the sequencing of the human genome was orchestrated and from that monumental body of work has come hundreds of opportunities in medical research. From CRISPR technology, where genes can be edited to remove problematic, disease-causing genes, to cancer screening to avoid unnecessary chemotherapy and develop the best pathways for drug discovery, the study of genomics holds huge potential. Of course with the advent of this “personalized medicine” there are several ethical issues that are sure to flummox our society for years to come – the good news cannot be ignored: lives are being saved. And this help couldn’t come soon enough – consider the following demographic data from The National Institute of Health: the population in the U.S. with a chronic disease is projected to increase 36 percent to 170 million in 2030, from 125 million in 2000. This trend with the increasing life expectancy trend squarely places the healthcare sector at ground zero for future risks – and the genomics sector is helping to stem that tide a bit. There have been many new

drugs and therapies that have come from translating genomics into products: blood thinner sensitivity medicines, possible treatments for thrombosis, inherited cancer risk detection and scores of others. Consider that the average physician in the U.S. went to medical school when genetics was not but a small elective course at best – though today’s doctors are much more aligned with the study of genetics and genetic testing and as such are more likely to adopt screening in their practices – expect continued substantial growth going forward.

• Water & Infrastructure: We have ignored our infrastructure in this country for way too long. Now is the time to re-invest in roads, water systems and airports. The water sector is most interesting to me – where the interconnected channels of pipes, pumps and valves bring water to treatment plants and eventually to our homes and offices.

But, this system has been under stress (as the recent incidents in Flint, Michigan prove), and a new paradigm is needed to secure the safe delivery of water. The economics of the water sector itself are quite compelling – the scarcity of clean, potable water supplies and the increased demand from urbanization, population growth and global warming/draughts. There are no substitutes for water and it is a basic staple of life and commerce – a compelling price elasticity of demand whereby consumers will pay whatever they have to get this basic necessity.

The companies that focus on water – its delivery, treatment and sourcing, are likely to have a long runway of opportunities going forward.

There are no silver bullets, secret sauces or magic panaceas for all investment ill. The fact remains that good, old-fashioned homework will always win the day. These themes are likely to be major opportunities in the future and investors need to understand what is involved in each of these in order to make informed investment decisions.

Klein Wealth Management is a team of investment professionals registered with HighTower Securities, LLC, member FINRA, MSRB and SIPC & HighTower Advisors LLC a registered investment advisor with the SEC. All securities are offered through HighTower Securities LLC and advisory services are offered through HighTower Advisors.

This is not an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk and there is no guarantee that the investment process described herein will be profitable. Investors may lose all of their investments. Past performance is not indicative of current or future performance and is not a guarantee. In preparing these materials, we have relied upon and assumed without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all information available from public and internal sources. HighTower shall not in any way be liable for claims and make no expressed or implied representations or warranties as to their accuracy or completeness or for statements or errors contained in or omissions from the.

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

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Greenlawn Hosts 110th Annual Fair

John McKenna, grand marshal of this year’s parade, and a Greenlawn Fire Department volunteer for the past 44 years, enjoys himself at the department’s 110th annual Fireman’s Fair, which was held over the weekend.

Members of the East Northport Fire Department march past the crowd during the parade that kicked off the annual Greenlawn Fireman’s Fair last Thursday.

Members of the Commack Fire Department are all smiles at the Greenlawn Fireman’s Fair, which kicked off Labor Day weekend Thursday night.

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

As darkness crept over Broadway in Greenlawn last Thursday night, colors of red, white and blue flashed on the smiling faces of familes and friends as they witnessed rescue squads parade down the street as part of the 110th annual Greenlawn Fireman’s Fair.

A tradition that has taken place every Labor Day weekend since

Members of the community lining up at the dunk station of the Greenlawn Fireman’s Fair, Thursday night.

1906, fire departments across Long Island, including from the Huntington Township, gathered together to march towards the Greenlawn fire house and start the weekend’s festivities.

The weekend-long event once again provided the community with the perfect way to end the summer, with a parade, food, rides, games and prizes.

Dana O’Connor, of Huntington, said that she met her husband,

Douglas, at the fair in 1989 and has been coming ever since.

She added, “It’s a great local community fair for the end of the summer. Everybody comes here.”

This year’s grand marshal of the parade was John McKenna, a volunteer with the Greenlawn Fire Department for the past 44 years.

In regards to being this year’s grand marshal, McKenna said that he was very appreciative and loves being part of the fire department.

He’s been an active EMT for 42 years and department chaplain since 1978.

The fair continued throughout the weekend and Labor Day, but was closed on Sunday. While donations went to the fire department, community members tried their luck for the prizes that were given away on Labor Day. Prizes included a gas barbeque, snow blower, a large screen television and a 2016 Dodge Journey Crossover.

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THURSDAY Wine Under The Stars

Huntington Historical Society’s annual Evening of Wine Under The Stars event on Thursday, Sept. 8, features great food, live music, fine wine, craft beer, exciting raffles, and of course, fascinating history, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House (434 Park Ave., Huntington). Call 631-427- 7045 x405 or email cfortunato@huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org for ticket information.

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FRIDAY East Northport Festival

East Northport Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual street festival and carnival from Friday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept. 11, at John Walsh Park, Larkfield and Pulaski roads, East Northport. The festival will be open 6-11 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. For info, call 631-261-3573.

Huntington Awareness Day Festival

Family Fun Day

The South Huntington Educational Foundation’s 12th annual Family Fun Day at West Hills Day Camp (21 Sweet Hollow Road, Huntington) will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission is $10 and includes use of the camp's facilities including pools, water slides, paddle boats, etc. Barbecue lunch and drinks included. There will be raffles, entertainment, vendors and a dunk tank.

Call 631 549-8582.

9/11 Heroes Run

The 9/11 Heroes Run 5k +1M fun run/walk welcomes runners and walkers of all ages, takes off Sept. 10 from Mill Dam Road, Huntington. Register online at travismanion.org ($30 for 5K individual registration; $20 for 1-mile fun run/walk; $100 for family pack of four registration).

There is a 10-percent discount for active-duty military or first responders.

Race day registration is also available, but prices vary. Race proceeds benefit the Travis Manion Foundation.

SUNDAY 9/11 Memorial Service

East Northport Fire Department hosts a memorial service on Sunday, Sept. 11, to honor the 3,000 people who lost their lives 15 years ago. The ceremony, which will be held at the fire house (1 Ninth Ave., East Northport), will commence at 9:45 a.m. There will be a candle light vigil at 8 p.m. More information at eastnorthportfd.org.

Classic Car Show

Long Island Cruizin’ for a Cure, recognized by the Lee Iacocca Foundation as one of the nation’s top car shows, hosts its 11th annual vintage auto show fundraiser on Sept. 18 at Broadway Mall, Route 106/107, Hicksville, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Proceeds benefit prostate cancer research, screening and education programs at Winthrop University Hospital.

Exhibitors welcome. For information go to LICruizinForACure.com.

2016 ArtWalk

SATURDAY The Huntington Awareness Day Unity Festival is back, and at a new location.

The festival, which is set for Sept. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., will be held at the west side New York Avenue commuter lot in Huntington Station (between Railroad and Church streets). There will be food, games, fun and attractions. For more information, call Dee Thompson at 631470-0636.

“The Sainted” at Barnes and Noble (4000 E Jericho Turnpike, East Northport) on Thursday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. Copies of the novel will be available for sale and signing. Visit Thesaintednovel.com for more information.

‘Splashes of Hope’ Gala Splashes of Hope’s 20th-anniversary gala, Thursday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. at Coindre Hall (101 Browns Road, Huntington) features a speakeasy theme with 1920s photobooths and vintage cars, raffle prizes and getaway packages, a private speakeasy room, live music from Michael Arenella’s Dreamland Orchestra, cocktails, dinner and more. The gala will honor the Krawczyk Family, as well as the organization’s “Splash Stars,” medically-fragile children for whom Splashes of Hope artists created customized murals.

Proceeds will support Splashes of Hope’s mission of ‘Healing through Art’ by transforming hospitals, healthcare centers and clinics through custom, hand-painted murals. Tickets are $200 ($85 for children ages 12 and under). For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, email info@splashesofhope.org; call 631-424-8230; or visit Splashesofhope.org.

Divine Comedy Lecture

Rev. Joseph W. Koterski, S.J., will lecture on “Enjoying Dante’s Divine Comedy” at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception (440 West Neck Road, Huntington) on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2-4 p.m. The talk will offer a general overview of the “Divine Comedy” as a strategy for reading it, and then will take up a discussion of Dante’s use of his poetic strategy for devising a punishment that fits the crime. For more information, call 631-423-0483 ext. 141, or email libraryweb@icseminary.edu.

MONDAY Breakfast Club Workshop Series

The Huntington Opportunity Resource Center and Housing Help host a credit restoration workshop on Monday, Sept.

12, 8:30-10:30 a.m., at the resource center (1264 New York Ave., Huntington Station). Participants will learn the importance of credit, budgeting and obtain access to free resources. Registration is free. For more information, call Michele Foulke at 631-385-2305, or email Huntingtonorc@huntingtonny.gov.

TUESDAY Business Resource Roundtable

The Melville Chamber of Commerce pres-

ents the Business Resource Roundtable on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 8:30-10 a.m. The roundtable, hosted at Wild Rose Bar & Grill (1660 New Highway, Farmingdale), will provide a forum for chamber members to bring their specific business questions, issues or problems to a group of peers. This is a free resource to chamber members and will be hosted by a different chamber member business each month.

Attendance is limited, so registration is required. For more information, contact Jorgan Kaplan, of the Business Resource Committee, at jordan_kaplan@fhfg.com, or call 631-764-8256

WEDNESDAY ‘A Bird’s Eye View Of Climate Change’

The Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society is hosting a two-part series to discuss how climate change affects birds. The series, led by Linsy SmithsonStanley, begins Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m., in the downstairs meeting room of the Cold Spring Harbor Library. For more information on the free event, visit Hobaudubon.org.

UPCOMING/ONGOING ‘The Sainted,’ Special Performance

Northport author Michael Medico and Brick Tower Press present a performance and reading from the suspense thriller

The Northport Arts Coalition and Northport Historical Society are putting on a free, self-guided ArtWalk on Sept. 25, 12 noon-4 p.m. The walking tour includes many of the galleries, studios and eclectic gallery-for-a-day venues located along Northport Harbor and Main Street. There will also be live musical performances.

Maps are available at Copenhagen Bakery (75 Woodbine Ave., Northport).

For more information, contact Tracy E. Phaff at nacnewsletter@gmail.com.

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

Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org.

• Back to school story and craft time at the library on Friday, Sept. 9, 10:3011:15 a.m. Intended for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult.

Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.

• Sesame Street: “Let’s Get Ready” is a program designed for preschool and kindergarten-age children. The goal is to incorporate emergency preparedness into families’ routines with simple tips, strategies and activities. Includes a variety of fun Sesame Street materials for children to enjoy and take home. Presented by a representative from PSEG. A parent or adult caregiver must remain with the child during this program. Saturday, Sept. 10, 10-10:45 a.m.

Deer Park Library

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

Elwood Public Library

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

• Saturday, Sept. 10, is e-waste recycling day at the library. From 10 a.m.-12 noon, bring used computers, cell phones, printers, televisions, keyboards, cables, wires, circuit boards, CD-ROMS or stereos to the library parking lot for safe disposal. For a list of items that are not accepted, call the library.

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Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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

• There will be a Grandparents Day celebration at the Dix Hills branch on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2-3 p.m. For grades K-5 and their grandparents. Make a gift in a jar, limited to one jar per child.

Please let the library know how many grandparents will be attending.

The Huntington Awareness Day Unity Festival is back, and this time at a new location. The festival, which is set for Sept. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., will be held at the west side New York Avenue commuter lot in Huntington Station (between Railroad and Church streets). There will be food, games, fun and attractions. For more information, call Dee Thompson at 631-470-0636.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Partner up with a 2nd-5th grader and teach them the game of chess on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Earn one hour of community service. Space is limited and registration is now open.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

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

• The parent/child workshop encourages interactive play, introduces children to group activities, and provides parents with a wealth of information, focusing on a wide variety of parenting issues and concerns. At the Huntington branch. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 9:15-10:30 a.m. For Ages 12 months-35 months with parent/caregiver (no siblings).

Northport-East Northport Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Play the fun card battle game “Magic: The Gathering” at the Northport branch on Saturday, Sept. 10, 1-2:30 p.m.

Intended for young adults. Please bring your own deck of cards.

South Huntington Public Library

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

• Kathleen Velsor will discuss her book, “The Underground Railroad on Long Island,” on Thursday, Sept. 8, beginning at 7 p.m.

THEATER/FILM Cinema Arts Centre

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

• The Puppet Slam Café is a cabaret of hip, contemporary puppetry for adults, and its coming Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. (doors at 7:30 p.m.). The show is supported by the Puppet Slam Network and administered by the Huntington Arts Council.

Some of America’s finest puppeteers will present their wildest not-for-children material. Adults only, no one under age 17. Tickets $25 ($20 for member).

John W. Engeman Theater

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.

• A solo exhibition featuring 20 years of David Peikon’s paintings is showing in the Art League of Long Island’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery Sept. 17-Oct. 2. The gallery is open to the public, free of charge

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.

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.

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.

Heckscher Museum Of Art

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631-351-3250.

• Draw Out, a free community event, on Sunday, Sept. 18, 12 noon-4 p.m.

There will be an array of drawing and collage activities in the museum, on the terrace, and in Heckscher Park. Be one of the first 200 guests and receive art supplies donated by the thalo.com artist community. Rain date is Sept. 25.

Holocaust Memorial And Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach

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

100. 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.

• The Huntington Arts Council, Main Street Gallery is proud to announce “Beyond the Veil” Juried Portrait Show, Kevin W. McEvoy Juror. The exhibition is on display through Saturday, Sept. 10.

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext.

401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • 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.

Please wear comfortable footwear. Tour will begin at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building (228 Main St., Huntington). Ticket price is $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers; $5 for children. Call 631-427-7045 x401 to make a reservation.

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. northporthistorical.org.

• For an afternoon of historical fun, take a 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.-

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• 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 Five Towns Performing Arts Center

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

• “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” comedy by Christopher Durang. Shows begin Oct. 13. Tickets $15 ($12 for seniors and students).

The Paramount

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

• The Paramount Comedy Series Presents: Frank Caliendo. Friday, Sept.

23. Tickets $30-$75.

Ridotto

Concerts at Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. www.ridotto.org. Reservations recommended: 631-385-0373 or ridotto@optonline.net.

• New season starting in September 2016.

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

10 days prior to publication date.

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YMCA Counselors Earn Scholarship jlaw@longislandergroup.com

As a camp counselor at the Huntington YMCA, Delanna Richardson, Joshua Kaplan and Michael Wegmann have helped others by demonstrating kindness, while inspiring others during difficult times.

For reflecting the legacy of the late Claire Friedlander, who witnessed atrocities in Poland during the Holocaust and believed in helping others during the worst of times, the trio has been recognized by the nonprofit Claire Friedlander Family Foundation. Each of the college students were presented with the Claire Award, a $2,500 scholarship.

“It’s an honor to acknowledge these outstanding young leaders who exemplify Claire’s legacy of doing good deeds and prioritizing others,” Eileen Knauer, senior vice president and COO of the YMCA of Long Island, said. “Claire Friedlander’s legacy provides a platform to help support young people from Huntington as they prepare to enter college.”

The foundation, which was established by Friedlander prior to her death, focuses on investing in nonprofit organizations and initiatives that promote kindness and help enhance the lives of others.

In addition to these scholarships, the foundation also donated $7,500 to the Huntington YMCA. That donation is

intended to be used to pay for the final week of camp for 20 local Huntington Station campers entering grades K-3.

“We are thrilled to partner with the YMCA of Long Island, and to award these select college-bound counselors, who are wonderful community leaders in their own right and who demonstrate the willingness to care for others,” said Peter Klein, president of the Claire Friedlander Family Foundation, and managing director/partner of Delanna Richardson The Claire Friedlander Family Foundation awarded three college-bound camp Melville-based Klein counselors a scholarship for their efforts at the YMCA of Huntington. Pictured Wealth Management. above, from left: Peter Klein, president of the Claire Friedlander Foundation; “We wish these individKelly Klein, a board member of the foundation ; Michael Wegmann, one of the uals the best and are so three counselors to earn the scholarship; and Eileen Knauer, senior vice presihonored to invest in dent and COO of the YMCA of Long Island. Delanna Richardson and Josh Katheir futures.” plan, pictured left, also earned the scholarship.

In regards to receiving his scholarship, Richardson, who is currently generous scholarship from the Claire Kaplan, 19, of a freshman at Utica University, Friedlander Family Foundation,” Greenlawn, said that he said that she was surprised upon said Wegmann, a Harborfields High Josh Kaplan loved making an receiving the scholarship.

School grad who is now a freshman impact on campers’ lives.

“I had no idea I was receiving a at Bentley University in “I know a lot of them enjoy com- scholarship,” said Delanna Massachusetts. “I’d really like to ing to camp every day and I just try Richardson, 18, of Huntington, a thank them for their outstanding gento make it a great experience for Walt Whitman High School grad. “I erosity in granting the scholarship.” every one of them,” Kaplan, who is a was very blessed and fortunate to Both Richardson and Wegmann said sophomore at Farmingdale State have that. I’m very happy.” they hope to return to the Huntington College, said. Kaplan, who graduatWegmann, 17, of Huntington, also YMCA as counselors in summer 2017. ed from Walt Whitman High School said receiving the scholarship was an Wegmann said, “I love bonding in 2015, is continuing to work at the “amazing surprise.” with the kids and I just loved YMCA throughout the school year “I’m very honored and very grate- everything about it. It was a great and summer 2017. ful to have been awarded this very experience.”

Photos provided by Eileen Knauer

By Janee Law

people Jennifer Cona, Esq., managing partner of Melville-based elder law firm Genser Dubow Genser & Cona, was recently honored as a winner of The 2016 Smart CEO Brava Award on Long Island.

This award celebrates female CEOs, nonprofit leaders and high-impact executives who combine their irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for giving back to the community. The winners are exemplary leaders of both their companies and their communities. They encourage local philanthropy, mentor up-and-coming leaders and set their companies on the right path. Each year, an independent committee of local business leaders selects winners based on company growth, community impact and mentoring.

“I am so honored to be included in this incredible group of women leaders who dedicate their time not only to growing their businesses but to

supporting others and making their communities better,” Cona said.

Under Cona’s leadership, GDGC has prioritized corporate social responsibility and community outreach. In 2007, she launched the firm’s Senior Dreams Come True charity which grants wishes for low-income seniors on Long Island. GDGC’s staff volunteer to work in soup kitchens, deliver clothing to the homeless, and raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease.

SUNY Oswego has awarded Merit Scholarships to a select group of students from the Huntington area who are starting at the college in fall 2016.

Classes begin Aug. 29.

The merit awards are $3,000 over four years. For non-New York state students, the total award can increase to as much as $39,000 in combination with a Destination Oswego scholarship.

Jennifer Cona, Esq., managing partner of Melvillebased elder law firm Genser Dubow Genser & Cona, holds the 2016 Smart CEO Brava Award, which she recently received.

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