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A message

appy holiday season to you!

And welcome to winter, at least to the first true days of cold weather we have had in an otherwise gloriously mild fall. We have almost forgotten to put on our heavy jackets and coats since last March. But the seasons will not be denied indefinitely, and they are progressing in their usual order. We can safely predict that we will have winter this year, which turns our thoughts to staying warm.

Interesting to me is the favorite item people treasure for warmth. One man I know pulls out his floppy hat with the pull-down ears, and that is his defense against the cold.

A neighbor searches the top shelf of her hall closet for her facemask, a carryover from the days when she skied; it protects her from the sharp winds that whistle down her road when she walks her dog. A friend roots around in his bottom dresser drawer to find his faded and shapeless woolen sweater. He says it came from Iceland, and that he has had it for more than 50 years, but that it is like a heater and still keeps him warm on the coldest days. Boots are another cherished possession for many in deep winter. Lined or unlined, waterproof or not, buckles or laces or simply pull-

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on, they stand at attention on the matt just inside the front door. Gloves are also highly prized, some elegant, others just mittens to hold in the warmth shared by all five fingers.

Right around this time, scarves come out of the closet. They can be neutral or highly colorful, chic or bulky. Some scarves, like license plates, proudly display school colors or other affiliations.

Not all favored warm things are for outdoors. We have learned the wisdom of saving fuel inside our homes, and we have lap blankets, fur-lined slippers and wrap-around capes at hand. I love my oversized, soft terrycloth bathrobe for both early morning- and late evening-wear.

The best warmth of all is the good feelings we have for the people closest to us: our friends, our colleagues, and those we love. As you can read elsewhere on this page, our esteemed editor has gotten married and changed the course of her life. She is leaving us, and we will miss her professionalism, her creativity and her joyful personality.

Our warm and best wishes go with her as we say not goodbye, but au revoir. ~ Leah Dunaief

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reetings, Lifestylers. I write this letter from my new home in Massachusetts. I have some big news — I got married!

I don’t usually take this space to write about my personal life, but I’ll make an exception this time. I’m Pakistani, so my wedding was a three-day affair. In fact, as I write this, I’m getting ready to celebrate the third day of the wedding, the walima — which is the groom’s party. The first two days were the mehndi, the bride’s side’s party, and the baraat — the night we actually got married.

I’ve learned a lot about weddings in this process. My takeaway from the whole affair? I’m thrilled to be married to the love of my life. But I’m also disappointed in the way weddings have become commercialized to suit everyone else’s needs over the bride and groom. There is too much

fuss over the perfect invites and wedding favors, and pleasing every single person who is close to you — it has left me wondering whether weddings today are really for the couple or for the guests. I mean, really, who decided you need an engagement photo shoot? A color theme? A maid of honor? The best bachelor/bachelorette parties ever?

If I could have done it all over again, I would have cared less about pleasing other people. At the end of the day, it’s your day. So do it your way.

That being said, my husband and I were able to make this wedding our own. We made up our own choreographed dance to a Bollywood song. I got my bridesmaids to do a dance routine, too. He picked his own DJ for the walima. So I’m grateful for the ways we were able to personalize our wedding. And I had a ton of fun.

Enjoy December, Lifestylers! And stay warm.

from the

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~ Rohma Abbas

PUBLISHER Leah S. Dunaief ~ GENERAL MANAGER Johness Kuisel ~ EDITOR Rohma Abbas ~ MANAGING EDITOR Phil Corso ~ ONLINE EDITOR Elana Glowatz EDITORIAL Giselle Barkley, John Broven, Phil Corso, Victoria Espinoza, Ernestine Franco, Desirée Keegan, Ellen Recker, Lisa Steuer, Heidi Sutton ART AND PRODUCTION DIRECTOR David R. Leaman ~ ART AND PRODUCTION Janet Fortuna, Beth Heller Mason, Wendy S. Mercier INTERNET STRATEGY DIRECTOR Rob Alfano ~ ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Kathryn Mandracchia ~ CLASSIFIEDS DIRECTOR Ellen Segal ADVERTISING Elizabeth Reuter Bongiorno, Laura Johanson, Nina Jorgensen, Robin Lemkin, Barbara Newman, Jackie Pickle, Judy Sedacca, Michael Tessler, Minnie Yancey BUSINESS MANAGER Sandi Gross ~ CREDIT MANAGER Diane Wattecamps ~ CIRCULATION MANAGER Courtney Biondo BUSINESS OFFICE Sandi Gross, Meg Malangone ~ SUBSCRIPTIONS MANAGER Ellen Recker EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING ADDRESS: 185 Route 25A, East Setauket, NY 11733 • 631.751.7744 office • www.tbrnewsmedia.com

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WINE & DINE

These gifts won’t make them wine ...

Now, what do I waNt as a holIday gIft? A boTTle of bAker’s, 107 proof, 7-YeArold bourbon, And A long sTrAw To keep me hAppY on A cold winTer nighT. see You nexT YeAr!

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am absolutely the best holiday shopper and everyone loves my gifts. My secret? I do all my shopping in a liquor store — wine shop, if you prefer — and it takes less than one hour. Forget those long lines, crowded malls and roads that resemble parking lots. I have never had a gift returned because it doesn’t “fit,” it’s the wrong color or size, it’s out of style, or “I already have one of these.”

There are countless holiday gift packs of wine and distilled spirits, some even contain glasses to enjoy the beverage. From cardboard boxes, tins, ribbons, bows and wooden boxes, each is colorfully decorated and makes a great gift.

If you’re uncomfortable making a selection or really don’t know that much about wines and spirits, simply ask one of the store’s employees for assistance.

some of mY suggesTed wines And spiriTs for The holidAYs ThAT won’T breAk Your pockeTbook Are: bubblY Cavicchioli Lambrusco “Vigna del Cristo” (EmiliaRomagna, Italy) Roederer Estate “Brut” (Anderson Valley, California)

now, if You wAnT To go All-ouT And impress, here Are A some more suggesTions: bubblY Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill “Brut” (Champagne, France) Besserat “Blanc de Blancs” (Champagne, France) wines Gundlach-Bundschu “Chardonnay” (Sonoma, California), white Olivier Leflaive “PulignyMontrachet” (Burgundy, France), white Clos du Val “Cabernet Sauvignon” (Napa, California), red Domaine Alain Burguet “Chambolle-Musigny” (Burgundy, France), red Zuccardi “Reserva Malbec” (Mendoza, Argentina), red

wines Ferrari-Carano “Fumé Blanc” (Sonoma, California), white Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi, California), red Sella & Mosca “Cannonau Riserva” (Sardinia, Italy), red Nino Negri “Quadrio” (Lombardy, Italy), red

spiriTs Chivas Regal 18-Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland) Booker’s Straight “Small Batch” Bourbon Whiskey (Kentucky) Diplomatico Reserva 8-Year old Rum (Venezuela) Prunier XO Cognac (France)

spiriTs Jim Beam “Black Label” Bourbon Whiskey (Kentucky) Old Forester Bourbon Whiskey (Kentucky) The Famous Grouse “Blended Scotch Whisky” (Scotland) Black & White Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland) New Amsterdam Vodka (USA) Svedka Vodka (Sweden)

Bob Lipinski, a local author, has written nine books, including “101: Everything You Need To Know About Whiskey” and “Italian Wine & Cheese Made Simple” (available on Amazon.com). He conducts training seminars on wine, spirits, and food; and is available for speaking engagements. He can be reached at www.boblipinski.com or boblipinski2009@hotmail.com.

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lso, recently, I had the opportunity to taste a simply delicious rosé wine from Provence, France, which will certainly be part of my holiday celebration.

Maison Belle Claire Rosé is salmon-colored, with a luscious bouquet and taste of fresh fruits, cherries, peaches, strawberries, and orange. It is light, dry and refreshing, with plenty of fruit. Serve it chilled as part of your holiday brunch celebration.

In the words of the late Clifton Fadiman, an American writer, editor and book reviewer for The New Yorker, “Wine is alive, and when you offer it to your fellow man you are offering him life. That is why there are few better gifts to send than a case or two — or a bottle or two — of wine.

It is not that when drinking it, they will recall the donor — if you crave such vulgar satisfactions, it is more efficient to send them a chair with a pair of spurs set in the upholstery.

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THroUGH april 3, 2016 “On Your Feet!”

Marquis Theatre 46th Street (between Broadway & 8th Ave.) $55-$150 www.marquistheatre.com Attend this musical performance and experience the inspirational story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Cuban-American singer/songwriters responsible for hits such as “Conga” and “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You.”

THroUGH sepT. 25, 2016 “Allegiance”

Longacre Theatre 220 West 48th Street. $45-$149 www.shubert.nyc/theatres/longacre.com Starring George Takei, “Allegiance” tells the story of the trials and tribulations a Japanese-American family faced during World War II.

THroUGH Jan. 3, 2016 “Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games”

Lyric Theatre 214 West 43rd Street $67.50-$137.50 www.lyricbroadway.com “Lord of the Dance” is an Irish musical dance production in which Michael Flatley will perform innovative new styles of dance accompanied by Gerard Fahey’s music and holographic effect projections.

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his holiday season, instead of listening to the old tune about turtle doves and golden rings for the millionth time, experience 12 new (and — in some cases — musical) performances that will keep you entertained the whole way through. Check out this list of new and newly returning Broadway shows, which range from dark dramas and daring comedies to upbeat musicals. Whatever your personal taste is, there’s sure to be something to excite your fancy on Broadway this winter.

Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson and Danielle Brooks in “The Color Purple.”

THroUGH FeB. 21, 2016 “A View From the Bridge”

Lyceum Theatre 149 West 45th Street $30-$135 www.shubert.nyc/theatres/lyceum.com Starring Mark Strong, this compelling drama centers on the obsession of a Brooklyn longshoreman with his young niece and the jealousy and rage that subsequently consumes his life.

THroUGH FeB. 14, 2016 “Misery”

Broadhurst Theatre 235 West 44th Street $69-$169 www.shubert.nyc/theatres/ broadhurst.com Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf star in this adaptation of Stephen King’s “Misery,” a tale about a novelist who becomes trapped in the home of his psychotic “number one fan” who forces him to write different versions of his novels to suit her tastes while she holds him in captivity.

THroUGH Jan. 31, 2016 “China Doll”

Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre 236 West 45th Street $82-$167.50 www.shubert.nyc/theatres/ shoenfeld.com This Broadway drama centers on the story of a wealthy man who buys a plane as a wedding gift for his fiancé and plans to retire peacefully. But a decision to take one last office phone call changes everything.

Laurie Metcalf and Bruce Willis in “Misery.”

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THROUGH Jan. 3, 2016 “The Illusionists — Live on Broadway”

Dec. 20 – JUly 3, 2016 “Fiddler on the Roof ”

Neil Simon Theatre 250 West 52nd Street $59-$145 www.neilsimontheatre.com In its return to Broadway, this critically acclaimed production highlights the talents of seven of the world’s most talented illusionists who perform magic acts and death-defying stunts on stage.

Broadway Theatre 1681 Broadway $35-$167 www.broadway.com In its Broadway return, “Fiddler on the Roof ” tells a timeless tale of tradition, family and faith.

Director Bartlett Sher gives a fresh take on the Tony award-winning original while keeping the story’s roots intact.

THROUGH nOv. 20, 2016 “School of Rock — The Musical”

Jan. 14 – MaRcH 6, 2016 “Noises Off”

Megan Hilty in “Noises Off.”

THROUGH May 1, 2016 “The Color Purple”

Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre 242 West 45th Street $75-$145 www.shubert.nyc/theatres/ bernard-b-jacobs.com Based on the classic novel, “The Color Purple” show boasts upbeat jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues music. Additionally, Jennifer Hudson will make her Broadway debut as the character Shug Avery.

American Airlines Theatre 227 West 42nd Street $67-$137 www.roundabouttheatre.org This comedic play chronicles the story of a director and troupe of mediocre actors who embarrass themselves while attempting to put on a show of their own.

Jan. 20 – MaRcH 6 2016 “Our Mother’s Brief Affair”

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre 261 West 47th Street $88-$194 www.manhattantheatreclub.com This story follows a woman on the verge of death, played by Linda Lavin, who confesses a past affair to her family. The family then tries to discern fact from fiction regarding their history.

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Winter Garden Theatre 1634 Broadway (between 50th & 51st Streets) $59-$145 www.shubert/nyc/theatres/ winter-garden.com Based on the film of the same name, “School of Rock — The Musical” tells the story of a substitute teacher who helps private school students unveil their musical talents by forming a rock group.

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LIFEST YLE meals for the week on Sunday to save time and make it easier to stay on track during the week. For a simple guide to food prep, visit www. fitnessrxwomen.com and search for the article “10 Tips for a Quicker and Easier Food Prep.”

Don’t let winter weight cramp your style

WO RK O U T — N O E XCUSES

Living a fit lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to miss out on sweet

Your guide to a healthy winter

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treats at holiday parties and other gatherings. If you know you’re going to be indulging in a few extra calories one day, be absolutely sure to get in a workout that morning so you don’t feel too guilty about it.

BY LISA STEUER

t’s easy to become sedentary and gain a little extra weight during the winter. After all, the frigid temperatures tend to keep us indoors, there are holiday parties with goodies that tempt us and an extra weight gain can simply be hidden under a few more layers of clothing.

But if you take a few steps toward your health and fitness this winter, you can lose or maintain your weight and then be prepared

to be in your best shape when the warmer months hit yet again. Here are some tips to keep you on track this winter.

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Each Sunday, take the time to

look at what you’re doing the week ahead. Plan out what days you’ll work out and what the workout will be. Scheduling them in like appointments may just become habit and make you less likely to miss them. Plus, prepare your healthy

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Before a party or gathering, have a satisfying but healthy snack like a protein shake or fruit like a banana so that you don’t attend the party starving and end up making poor CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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your guide to a healthy winter continued from page 10

food choices due to being so hungry.

Fi l l u p o n veg g i es

When you go to a party, go right to the veggie tray and fill up.

stay away Fro m eg g n o g a n d oth er h i g h - ca lo ri e d ri n ks If having alcohol at a party, try a glass of dry red wine or vodka with cranberry. Liquid calories can add up extremely fast. If you do drink alcohol, make sure you’re also drinking plenty of water.

e x peri m en t wi t h h e a lthy ba k i n g a n d co o k i n g

A lot of times, with a few simple substitutions, it’s easy to cook and bake healthier without sacrificing taste. For example, you probably won’t be able to tell the difference if you use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream on lean chicken tacos. Visit www.fitnessrx-

women.com for tons of healthy, easy and delicious meals and desserts that won’t leave you feeling like you’re missing out on your favorite foods.

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Taking fitness classes can help keep you motivated, and you may even meet new friends who can help inspire you to get to class. The instructor running the class can help, too. Let him or her know your fitness goals for the winter, and they can probably help give you that extra push and also offer suggestions to help you meet those goals.

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When it’s cold and snowy, you may be more likely to make excuses to stay home and avoid the gym. Instead, invest in a few simple items that don’t take up a lot of space but allow you to get a good workout in right in your living room — dumbbells, a medicine ball, exercise bands, etc. Try fitness DVDs and free on-demand fitness videos (if you have cable, go to the on-demand menu, select Free On Demand, then Sports then Exercise Sportskool).

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Check out www.dietbet.com and the app, which has games where players bet as little as $30 to meet a specific weight loss or fitness challenge within a specific time frame, and the winners split the pot. You can even start your own game and challenge your friends.

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A lot of times, with a few simple substitutions, it’s easy to cook and bake healthier without sacrificing taste.

si gn u p Fo r a 5k

This will force you to get up and moving! Plus, meeting a challenge you never thought you could do is an indescribable feeling.

d o n ’ t b e so h a rd o n yo u rsel F

If you overindulge a little bit over the holidays, don’t beat yourself up too much. The good news about getting fit and healthy is that you can always get back on track. Put it behind you, recommit yourself, have a goal and then get to work getting it done.

Lisa Steuer is the managing editor of FitnessRx for Women and FitnessRx for Men magazines. For more fitness tips, recipes, training videos and printand-go workouts that you can take with you to the gym, visit www.fitnessrxformen.com and www.fitnessrxwomen.com.

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holiday dinner recipes

PASTITSIO Serves 8 Active Time: 1 hour Total Time: 2 hours INGREDIENTS: olive oil for frying 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds ground beef 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon thyme 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes salt bread crumbs, for garnish 1 pound ziti

BY EMMA KOBOLAKIS

BUTTERNUT SQUASH STUFFED WITH PORK, SAGE AND BREAD CRUMBS Serves 4 Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspon olive oil 2 stalks celery, diced 2 shallots, sliced 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 pound sweet pork sausage, casings removed 1 small bunch sage (chiffonade) 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 medium-sized butternut squash, sliced in half lengthwise and seeded 1/2 stick butter, melted salt DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and a glug of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Sauté the celery, shallots and garlic until translucent.

3. Add the sausage, breaking up with a spatula into small pieces.

4. Once browned, add sage. Salt to taste.

5. Remove from saucepan, place in bowl. Add bread crumbs until desired consistency is reached.

6. Brush butternut squash with melted butter and sprinkle with salt.

7. Mound stuffing into squash hollows and sprinkle with more bread crumbs and melted butter.

8. Roast until the squash is soft when poked with a knife, about 45 minutes.

Béchamel 1/2 stick butter, unsalted 1/4 cup flour 2-1/2 cups whole milk 1 cup Parmesan (+ 1/2 cup for topping) salt nutmeg DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Prepare meat sauce: heat olive oil in heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 2 minutes. Add beef and sauté until no longer pink. Add cinnamon, oregano and thyme. Add crushed tomatoes. Salt to taste, and let simmer for 45 minutes.

3. Prepare béchamel: Melt butter.

Add flour and cook until goldenbrown and nutty. Stream milk in slowly while whisking. Whisk every so often until béchamel is thick. Salt to taste. Grate nutmeg into it, about 1 teaspoon’s worth.

4. Prepare pasta: Boil pasta until al dente; it’ll be baked again.

Combine pasta with meat sauce.

5. Pour pasta and sauce mixture in 13- by 9-inch buttered baking dish, topping with béchamel.

Sprinkle with bread crumbs and extra 1/2 cup Parmesan. Bake for 1 hour, until golden brown and bubbling. Serve hot.

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CURRY CAULIFLOWER STEAK WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER RELISH Serves 4 Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour INGREDIENTS: 1 head cauliflower 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons curry powder RELISH: 2 roasted red peppers 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped red wine vinegar honey salt olive oil 1/4 cup chopped peanuts DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. Slice cauliflower head into 1/2-inch thick “steaks.” Rub with oil and dust with curry powder.

3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in cast iron (or ovenproof) skillet. Fry on both sides until browned, then move to the oven for 15 minutes, or until tender.

4. Meanwhile, prepare the relish.

Chop red peppers and parsley.

5. Whisk red wine vinegar, honey and salt in a bowl. Stream in olive oil until emulsified.

6. Add peanuts and salt to taste.

7. Serve steaks with relish on top.

In order to riff successfully on a classic, start with the basics and change one or two elements.

H O L I D AY D I N I N G

A twist on holiday dinners

BY EMMA KOBOLAKIS

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inter dinners are inherently cozy. The air is colder, so the food is heartier. Some of us close our eyes and imagine a beautifully browned bird with bountiful sides of stuffing and sauce, a la Thanksgiving dinner. Others salivate at the thought of glazed ham or roast vegetables. That’s the grand thing: Our preferences are unique to each of us, and those preferences are built on shared experiences. The nostalgia felt when revisiting those experiences builds our anticipation to indulge, year after year, with friends and family.

What’s your fondest holiday memory? Perhaps it was the time that you snuck handfuls of marshmallows and ate them in front of the TV while mom was making sweet potato casserole.

Or the time that you and your friends decided to buck tradition and host a potluck, where you had a bite of everything and collapsed, moaning, on the couch.

Or that one year when you decided you were the second coming of Martha Stewart and resolved to cook the entire feast, yourself — only to be saved from certain disaster when guests arrived to help. Or perhaps you carried it all off with a flourish.

If you’re a nervous home cook, it isn’t easy to devise a winter-worthy side or main course, which is why many of us do tend to play it safe and stick with the tried and true. However, there’s much to be said about taking something basic and adding some new flavor to it. The idea is to cook seasonally, with an eye on what’s readily

available, as that usually has the best flavor. And it’s just as important to highlight those flavors in a harmonious way. Try to think outside the box of root veg and roasted meat; you might be pleasantly surprised.

In order to riff successfully on a classic, start with the basics and change one or two elements.

Stuffing is fine and dandy, but

That’s the grand thing: our preferences are unique to each of us, and those preferences are built on shared experiences. what about stuffing a squash with a heady mixture of pork, sage and bread crumbs? And it wouldn’t be right to disregard those of us who don’t eat meat at all. Try a steak — a cauliflower steak, caramelized and served with a hearty relish. Or if you’re tired of the typical protein-heavy main courses, how about pastitsio, a Greek meat and pasta pie that will induce the same itis in your guests. They’re designed to serve at least four and are easily doubled (or tripled) to feed a crowd.

Emma Kobolakis is a professional cook, food writer and recipe developer based in New York. Her work has appeared in Serious Eats and on the tables of diners in Brooklyn.

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martini IngredIents: crushed candy canes lime wedges 5 parts vanilla vodka 1 part peppermint schnapps splash of grenadine (for color) ice mini-candy cane for garnish dIrectIons: 1. Crush candy canes to use for rimming martini glass.

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More than almost any single 20th century American designer, Levine revolutionized women’s footwear in ways that still resonate. This exhibition is guest-curated by Helene Verin, an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, and the recognized expert on Beth Levine.

Costigan Gallery, Art Museum.

William Sidney Mount’s body of work features a wide array of children in paintings ranging from delicately executed portraits to scenes of rural youngsters on the verge of big mischief.

Many of Mount’s most memorable genre paintings focus on the activities of boys and girls in pre-Civil War agrarian settings that appealed to his patrons seeking connection to an earlier, supposedly more innocent time.

From the 1830s to the 1860s, the artist also continued a brisk business in portrait painting for parents who wanted to preserve memories of their little ones or who were mourning a youngster’s loss in the midst of high childhood mortality. The Young Island exhibit explores Mount’s examples of naughty little boys and angelic, cherub-cheeked

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b.j. spoke gallery is a member-owned and run cooperative art gallery on Main Street in Huntington, exhibiting many of the finest artists on Long Island. Artists showing at the gallery are well represented in numerous public and private collections. Its artworks are for sale in the gallery and through its online exhibit space.

This holiday season, b. j. spoke has decked the walls, bins and windows filled with spectacular bargains including quality paintings, photographs, metal and stone sculpture, jewelry and ceramic pieces. Everything is priced to sell and serious offers will be considered, so customers can take the art right off the walls for holiday gifts. The gallery is open 11 a.m to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sunday and Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The gallery is closed on Mondays and on both New Year’s Day and Christmas.

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‘The Pig’ created by Dianne Marxe, a bronze sculpture. Prices are decided at gallery for this piece.

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allery North is a not-for-profit gallery promoting the finest contemporary regional arts and crafts, located in the beautiful and historic area of Setauket, Long Island. Through Dec. 23, Gallery North is having its Deck the Halls exhibition. Local artists and artisans have created beautiful paintings, drawings, ceramic and sculpture works. This show includes small works — all under dimensions of 20 inches by 20 inches — at affordable prices that are perfect Photos courtesy of Gallery North for gift giving. Join Gallery North as it celebrates the festive season by showcasing a diverse range of Long Island art.

For more information on Gallery North, its pricing and its art, call 631-751-2676 or visit gallerynorth.org Above, ‘Crab Apple Branch,’ by Sharon Way Howard, oil on cotton rag, 18 inches by 10 inches. Priced at $500.

Above, right, ‘Inner Harbor,’ by Anita Lamb, oil on wood, 16.5 inches by 20 inches. Priced at $3,000.

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ocated on Main Street in the heart of Northport, LaMantia Gallery represents an array of international artists. In its 26th year of business, the gallery has become known internationally as a place where you can find wonderful artwork for both the investor and the decorator. When viewing its artists, you will see original oils, embellished giclées, as well as a variety of graphics. Designer Elena Hecht, having such a good eye for color and texture, creates one-of-a-kind pieces perfect for any gift.

For more information on La Mantia Gallery, its pricing and its art, call 631-754-8414 or visit www.lamantiagallery.com.

Jewels by Elena Hecht, Russian spiral rope with removable antique pin.

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t’s midnight and you wake up with a stabbing earache. Or you’re suffering an indescribable stomach pain. It’s not so bad that you need to see a doctor now, but you’re still worried about it.

Twenty years ago, the next logical step would have been to trek out to the local emergency room —a feat both time-consuming and costly. Today’s patient, though, is likely turn to an urgent care center for medical attention.

A convenient middle ground between the ER and scheduling a visit with your primary doctor — where wait times for an appointment only seem to grow — more and more people are frequenting urgent care centers, where patients can be treated for anything ranging from soar throats to minor lacerations requiring stitches. And on Long Island, business is booming.

“There has definitely been an increase in the number of urgent care centers that have been opening up around the area,” said Dr. Gerard Brogan, executive director of Huntington Hospital.

North Shore-LIJ Health System, of which Huntington Hospital is a member, has jumped into the business of urgent care centers themselves. The system announced last November that it was opening 50 GoHealth Urgent Care centers in the New York-metropolitan area over the next three years.

The centers, which are open on nights and weekends, serve as a

“portal of entry” into the health system’s 18 hospitals and more than 400 outpatient physician practices throughout New York City, Long Island and Westchester County, according to a news release announcing the initiative last year.

Brogan said the rise of urgent care is a “recent phenomena” on Long Island, as much of the country has already seen this boom. At Huntington Hospital, the facility’s “fast track” area in the ER serves as an urgent care center, offering the same convenient hours centers do, but with the backup of an entire hospital. The hospital added this service to its medical repertoire about seven years ago, he said.

“The patients want that,” Brogan s a i d .

“People are busy.

They really don’t want to wait a long time to be seen and cared for. As long as the care is of high quality — whether its in urgent care centers or the ER fast track — it really doesn’t matter, as long as they’re getting the right care at the right time and it’s part of a coordinated comprehensive primary care program.”

Convenience and an increased need in the marketplace is why urgent care centers have grown nationally, according to Dr. William Gluckman, of FastER Urgent Care in Morris Plains, New Jersey. Urgent care isn’t a new thing, though — the concept has been around for 20 years, and many of these facilities are mom-and-pop operated. “I would say we’ve certainly seen a large boom in growth nationally and locally in the northeast over the last five years,” he said.

A downside Brogan said he

could see with the proliferation of urgent care centers is when patients use them in lieu of primary care, missing out on important health screenings, for example, “that would be very important to maintaining high quality, cost effective care,” Brogan said.

At GoHealth, patients of the North Shore-LIJ Health System stay within their network, meaning the various hospitals and doctors all communicate with one another, no matter where the patient goes for service, Brogan said.

Urgent care centers aren’t looking to be the next primary doctor, though. Calvin Hwang, of CityMD, which operates 16 urgent care centers on Long Island, said the company would be at 54 locations by this year, which include the five boroughs and New Jersey. Hwang, who is the first non-physician executive of CityMD, said the urgent care company urges patients to find a “medical home” in a primary care physician.

“We’re not trying to take over primary care groups,” he said. “They do feel that we’re taking their patients away and they’re threatened by us. We’re actually trying to make them more efficient. And the same thing with ERs. We’re trying to make them more efficient. We believe that urgent care has a role in the overall medical care system.”

Urgent care isn’t going away anytime soon — the market is growing, especially on Long Island, he said.

CityMD will see more than one million patients this year, he said.

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Asked how he sees urgent care transforming in the future, Hwang said he felt even the word “urgent” would get redefined, conforming to the needs of the customer. It could mean video chatting via cell phone with a doctor to see if something’s okay.

“The way the millenials [are] consuming health care is completely changing,” he said.

“It’s going to evolve.”

“People are busy.

They really don’t want to wait a long time to be seen and cared for. As long as the care is of high quality — whether its in urgent care centers or the ER fast track — it really doesn’t matter, as long as they’re getting the right care at the right time and it’s part of a coordinated comprehensive primary care program.”

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t’s fall, and you know what that means: Winter is around the corner. And we all know what that means is near — that biting cold that makes you want to wrap yourself up in a warm blanket and enjoy a cup of steaming hot-something in front of a cozy fireplace.

There’s only one problem: You don’t have a fireplace. Or you do, but it doesn’t meet your specific needs. With so many different kinds of fuel, functions and forms, it can be difficult to know which fireplace is the right fit. So if you haven’t already warmed up to the idea of installing a new fireplace in your home, read on to see what each type has to offer.

FUEL OPTIONS WOOD: If you’re into that cozy rustic vibe, a wood-burning fireplace is best at creating the classic woodsy ambiance associated with log cabins and homemade pies. It gives off that “burning wood” smell (sometimes of hickory or maple) literally, and the sound of crackling logs is the perfect accompaniment to a night of board games with friends around the living room table or a quiet evening alone with a book. On the down side, this kind of fireplace takes lots of work to clean, can clog the chimney and create smoke if not maintained correctly, and while it provides heat in a small space, it sucks the warmth out of other areas of the house.

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Fireplaces come in many shapes and sizes, with varying fuel types.

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Hearth, Patio and Barbeque Association, the popularity of gas fireplaces is on the rise, probably because of the balance of ease and efficiency that they strike. Gas fireplaces offer more

use options than wood fireplaces do, often featuring blowers, timers and fans, which give the user more complete control.

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looking logs and embers, they don’t replicate the smoky smell or crackling of a real fire, and the option of using fallen trees as free fuel is lost.

ELECTRIC: Like wood fireplaces, electric fireplaces function well as space heaters. However, they don’t emit harmful fumes (such as carbon dioxide from wood and carbon monoxide from gas) into the home. They are easy to use, requiring nothing more than a simple plug-in and switchon to function and aren’t easily corroded; but they will also lose power if your home does, and if used often, can be costly components of an energy bill. If you don’t have time for something high maintenance but like the aesthetic value that a fireplace brings, an electrically powered fireplace might just be for you.

INSTALLMENT OPTIONS WALL MOUNTED: These kinds of fireplaces must be attached to a chimney and require major construction if a chimney is not already present. While this can be expensive, it can also add value to a home. They are built into a wall and usually lend themselves to the burning of real wood or gas fuel but can also accommodate electric.

FREE STANDING: Depending on the fuel type, these fi replaces can be attached to a ceiling or completely free standing and can require a vent pipe to act as a chimney. They usually don’t require much construction and have the appearance of large cabinets.

PORTABLE: Perfect for a home built without space for a huge fireplace, portable fireplaces are small, decorative and typically much less expensive than built-in or free-standing fireplaces. However, these fireplaces are more aesthetic than functional, typically not able to heat a large area or space.

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t’s almost that time of year again. Winter is right around the corner for those of us on Long Island, and if it is anything like the last, a fun winter getaway is definitely a necessity. Whether you crave hitting that fresh powder on the slopes or slipping down water slides at an indoor water park, there are plenty of mini-vacation destinations for you. Ditch the winter blues, jump in the car and check out some great winter weekend trips.

Greek Peak Mountain resort Cortland, nY Greek Peak Mountain Resort is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, with something for every member of the family. The mountain offers 33 trails of varied terrain, for everyone from beginners to experts and every level in between. Ski and snowboarding lessons are available for all ages and levels. If the slopes are not for you, activities such as cross-country skiing and snow tubing are available. Indoor amenities include a 41,000-square-foot water park, as well as a spa.

When it comes to lodging at Greek Peak, there are two luxurious options, Hope Lake Lodge and Arcadia Village properties. For more information, visit www.greekpeak.net.

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For those looking to escape the cold and snow this winter, it is always 84 degrees and sunny at CoCo Key Water Resort, with two locations in the tri-state area. Both resorts include more than 50,000-square-feet of indoor fun, including attractions and activities for kids, teens and adults. Whip and wind on over 1,000 feet of water slides, relax in the lazy river or melt your stress away at the spa. Stay close to home this winter and enjoy a Key West-style vacation. If you are headed to the Waterbury location, you can find accommodations at the CoCo Key Water Resort Hotel and Convention Center. For more information visit www.cocokeywaterbury.com.

The Hotel ML offers comfortable and luxurious accommodations for those visiting the Mt. Laurel location. Visit www.mtlaurelcocokey.com for reservations, pricing and further information.

Great Wolf lodGe PoConos sCotrun, Pa Located conveniently in the famous Pocono Mountains, Great Wolf Lodge is perfect for slipping and splashing around on dozens of attractions at its gigantic indoor water park, as well as exploring some dryer indoor amenities such as glow-in-the-dark mini-golf, miniature bowling, a 4D movie theater and interactive activities, games and shows for children of all ages. It is impossible to be bored when visiting Great Wolf Lodge, with a wide variety of suite sizes and designs available. For pricing, information and reservations, visit

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Tour Beth Levine: The First Lady of Shoes and then join a book discussion on “A House of Tailors” by Patricia Reilly Giff from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Recent immigrant, 13-year-old Dina Kirk struggles to adjust to her new life in Brooklyn where she must work as a seamstress and eventually finds joy. For questions, call 631-941-4080.

Inspired by the classic film, in “It’s a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play,” six actors perform the dozens of characters as well as produce the sound effects. All the magic of Bedford Falls comes to exhilarating life right in front of you as you are transported to 1940 and then to George Bailey’s Christmas Eve. Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts. $35. Show times vary. Visit www.smithtownpac. org. or call 631-724-3700.

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The band that defined “Blue Eyed Soul” presents a special holiday concert. Tickets from $50 to $79. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show time at 8 p.m. The Suffolk Theater, E. Main Street, Riverhead.

December 21 THE GAITS: A HIGH LINE SOUNDWALk

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As participants walk along the High Line in NYC, footsteps are turned into twinkling metallic sounds, electric guitar chords, dulcimer notes, water splashes, car horns and applause.

Produced by Friends of the High Line in association with Make Music New York; software development by Daniel Iglesia and with special thanks to MATA. From 5 to 6:30 p.m., free, no RSVP required. The walk begins at street level below the High Line at Gansevoort and Washington Streets, moves through the park and ends on the High Line at West 30th Street in NYC. For those who need elevator access, enter the High Line via the elevator at Gansevoort and Washington Streets. Download the app beforehand and arrive promptly.

December 25 HOLIDAy HO-HO-HO HIkE

Work off the holiday dinner and eggnog with this 10-mile hike. Start at the Manorville Trail Center, past the many ponds to the yellow trail junction and back again. Bring water and snack, meet at the Trails

Information Center, ¼ mile north of LIE Exit 70. Free. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, email hikegreenbelt32@yahoo.com or contact Shari at 516-721-0223.

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Come see The Roots perform at The Paramount. The show starts at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $65.

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s the temperatures drop and days shorten, many of us find ourselves stuck inside at home, glued to our couches and televisions, during the long, cold winter months.

This year, tell yourself it’s time for a change of pace. Long Island offers a wide array of fun children and family-friendly programs, events and activities all winter long. Whether your little ones enjoy sports, arts and crafts, reading or just playing with others, there is a place for it. This list of Long Island winter activities will get you and your kids out of the house exploring in no time.

Long IsLand aquarIum, rIverhead If you and your children are animal lovers, check out the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead.

Daily events such as shows and “talk and feeds” with various animals like piranhas, sea lions, stingrays, African penguins and sharks provide educational and interactive fun. On holidays and weekends, you can even take a “selfie” with one of the lovable sea lions or be a shark keeper for the day. There are also various indoor exhibits, a touch tank, an exciting shark dive and a submarine simulator. The aquarium will also be holding a special Santa brunch on Sunday, Dec. 13, where you can explore the aquarium for the

day and meet Santa. For more information on the Long Island Aquarium and its events, you can call 631-208-9200, or visit www. longislandaquarium.com

Rinx and its ice skating school, call 631-403-4357 or visit www. therinx.com/pjrinx.

sky Zone TramPoLIne Park, mounT sInaI The rInx — skaTIng When your kids are stuck on The harbor, inside during the cold winter months, they need a way to get PorT Jefferson out that pent up energy, and Visit the Port Jefferson VilSky Zone Trampoline Park is lage Center for the ultimate winthe perfect place to jump it out. ter activity — ice skating! The The park has numerous activities Rinx has an ice skating school inside to choose from, including that offers programs for children free jump sessions, a foam pit as young as 3½ years. Classes for freestyle jumping, ultimate are offered in two dodge ball, basketball hoops series, each of and more. All ages are welcome, which is six and with jump times starting weeks long for every 15 to 30 minutes, there is $125. Each no shortage of fun, so jump in. of the series For reservations, pricing and includes one information call 63130-minute les938-1420 or visit son per week Ideas to get the www.skyzone.com/ on your premountsinai. ferred day kids out of the and time, adhouse this season ymCa mission weekly to a public skating hunTIngTon session and a memberFor everyday activiship in USFS Basic Skills Proties that promote healthy, fun gram, as well as a USFS Basic lifestyles, spend your winter Skills record book and stickers at the YMCA in Huntington. and USFS badges upon masWith exclusive winter membertering of each level. With an ships available, the Y features experienced and qualified staff two heated indoor pools for recof professionals, your kids will reational swimming as well as leslearn the fundamentals of ice sons and a separate building comskating with a major emphasis on plete with gymnasium and studio fun. Series 1 will begin on Nov. classes. The Huntington YMCA 29 and registration is open now! also includes a new children’s For more information on The center that features 13 modern PAGE A30 | LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 10, 2015

classrooms for early childhood programs and before and after school care. To get more information and membership pricing on the YMCA of Huntington, visit www.ymcali.org/huntington or call 631-421-4242.

PorT Jefferson free LIbrary, PorT Jefferson The Port Jefferson Free Library offers many free programs for children all winter long. Activities offered include toddler and preschool story times and playtimes, robotics camp, a Mad Hatter Tea Party, movie screenings, game nights, Habitat for Humanity programs and classes for activities such as dance, chess, science and winter-themed arts and crafts. The library will also be hosting a family holiday bus trip to New York City on Saturday, Dec. 12. You must be a Port Jefferson Free Library cardholder to register for programs. For more on this event and other programs, please call the Port Jefferson Free Library at 631-473-0022, or visit www.portjefflibrary.org.

Take the kids out to play this winter at various spots across Long Island. above left, scenes of fun at the Port Jefferson free Library. Center and right, kids have a blast at a sky Zone Trampoline Park.

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Dance in the New Year at Suffolk Theater’s New Year’s Eve after hours bash. After the show join the DJ dancing and complimentary champagne toast at midnight. General admission standing room for the party. $15. 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, buffet dinner (includes beer and wine), dancing, crafts for the kids, dessert and ice cream bar, plus a mock midnight champagne and sparkling cider toast (at 10:30) and the beauty of the aquarium at night. For pricing call, 631-208-9200.

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Beating the winter blues a very happy time … and then people wind up feeling guilty if they’re not happy,” said Kunkel.

One stress that people face during the holidays is getting together with family members with whom they may be estranged from or not get along.

“It’s important for people to be mindful of when they’re going overboard to please others, and the holidays particularly puts people at risk for this if they have a pattern of wanting to please others,” said Kunkel. “People should kind of step back and be mindful to their own physical needs and take care of their health during this time and recognize when they might be givWhen it comes ing too much.”

A particular challenge to the holidays, that some people may the combined influence face during the holidays is how to deal of lack of sunlight as well with family memas the stresses of the bers with addiction.

“Sometimes I recholiday season can result ommend that peoin poor mental and ple go to a public place to have a holiemotional health. day dinner, rather Dr. Laura Kunkel, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry than in someone’s at Stony Brook University School of Medicine home, and obviously

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hile the holidays are typically viewed as a happy time, the season can also bring many challenges and stresses that aren’t as common during the rest of the year.

When it comes to the holidays, the combined influence of lack of sunlight as well as the stresses of the holiday season can result in poor mental and emotional health, said Dr. Laura Kunkel, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at Stony Brook University School of Medicine.

“The media makes it seem like

It is estimated that 10 million Americans are affected with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and that another 10 to 20 percent may have a mild case of SAD, which is a type of depression that is related to the change in seasons and lack of light. Anyone can be affected — those with a history of depression and even those without. Here are five tips from Ramin Parsey M.D., Ph.D., chair, Department of Psychiatry at Stony Brook University School of Medicine.

Get plenty of exercise.

Exercise and other types of physical activity help relieve stress and anxiety, both of which can increase SAD symptoms. Being more fit can make you feel better about yourself, too, which can lift your mood.

Keep up with social activities. When you’re feeling down, it can be hard to be social, but making an effort to connect with people that you enjoy being around can give you a boost. Staying connected to friends and loved ones can offer support and give you something else to think about other than the weather.

Keep on the bright lights. Light therapy is often used to treat SAD, and those lights mimic the natural outdoor light, which appears to cause a change in brain chemicals linked to mood. Also think about opening the blinds or sitting closer to bright windows while at home or in the office.

Try to keep a regular sleep schedule. Melatonin, a hormone that controls the natural cycle of sleeping and waking hours, could fluctuate during the shorter winter days, causing disruptions to sleep patterns and mood.

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People who have lost a relative or someone close to them can find the holidays particularly painful.

“One way to kind of let the grieving process go quickly is to talk about the person and to talk about the memories, and even though it may bring up tears, it’s part of the healing process,” said Kunkel.

For someone who has lost a child, however, it can be quite different. “Old customs may be too painful, and there might need to be some changes,” said Kunkel, adding that some people suffering such a loss choose to travel during the holidays, for instance.

And in the age of social media, try to focus on the moment at hand instead of constantly checking your phone and looking at what everyone else is doing. “Put the media down and enjoy with the people who are there,” said Kunkel.

In addition, after the hubbub of the holidays, people tend to feel empty and bored in January, Kunkel added. “January is a good time to make sure your social calendar has things set up.”

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Brain Surgery ................................. 5

Theatre Th ree................................28

Eastern Gymnastics ..................... 19

Pasta Pasta ...................................... 4

The Ophthalmic Center ............... 32

Ecolin Jewelers ............................... 9

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Th ree Village Bennett Agency ....... 7

Elegant Eating ................................ 3

Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery ....... 10

Th ree Village Inn ......................... 11

Farm to Table by Filomena .......... 13

Sea Creations ................. Back Cover

Varicose Vein Center.................... 27

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Comprehensive Orthopedic Care Anchored by Peconic Bay Medical Center

Weekend Warrior?

PBMC Health Welcomes Bryan T. Hanypsiak, MD Director of Sports Medicine Specializing in advanced nonoperative, arthroscopic and surgical treatment for sports-related and similar injuries, including painful conditions of the knee, hip, elbow and shoulder.

Leading-edge expertise in Sports Medicine One of the nation’s leading sports medicine specialists, Dr. Hanypsiak has served as assistant team physician for professional sports teams including the Cleveland Browns of the NFL, the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA, the Cleveland Indians of MLB and the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League. He has also served as attending physician for the Summer and Winter New York Empire State Games Hockey Tournament, the World Figure Skating Championships, Gravity Games and the National Wrestling Coaches Association National Dual Meet.

Fellowship: The Cleveland Clinic

Accepting new patients. To schedule a consultation call 631-369-5000.

Most insurance plans accepted.

64 Commerce Drive, Riverhead

145092

Learn more at PBMCHealth.org