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The Northport Cow Harbor Warriors will be presenting a service dog to a 2005 Northport High School graduate and veteran this Saturday, April 9, at 7 p.m.

Hosted in partnership with the Cpl. Christopher G. Scherer Semper Fi Fund, the veteran, who served as a U.S. Marine during Operation Iraqi Freedom, will receive the dog at Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub in Northport as part of a fundraiser for the Cow Harbor Warriors Weekend.

The warriors weekend is an event hosted on Sept. 9 and 10, where wounded warriors and veterans in need, along their families, are invited to Northport for a weekend of recreation, celebration and appreciation.

“Service dogs are invaluable in helping our veterans adjust and adapt to life after war,” Don McKay, president of Cow Harbor Warriors said in a statement. “It’s simply incredible to witness the life-changing impact these dogs can have for our warriors.”

Live music will be provided by Common Ground, and raffle prizes include an inflatable stand-up paddle board, private charter sunset cruise, half-day bass fishing

Photo from Don McKay

a service dog presentation at MetLife stadium this past year.

trip, a fun day on the water and more.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.cowharborwarriors.com for $40, with buffet, beer and wine.

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Huntington questions Kasich “I don’t want to live in the negative lane,” he said. “I’ve got two 16-year-old The race for commander in chief twin daughters and a heck of a lot of made a pit stop in Huntington on Mon- people … in the state of Ohio who at this day with Republican presidential candi- point are pretty proud of what I’ve done. date John Kasich (R-Ohio) stumping at I’ll fight, but I’m more interested in giving The Paramount. you the visual. I’d rather do it in a more Kasich, governor of Ohio, spoke face- positive, upbeat way, giving people hope.” to-face with New York voters ahead The governor tried to convince voters of the April 19 primary with hopes of that he would be able to defeat both his gaining momentum against his Repub- Republican rivals, and eventually the fulican counterparts in ture Democratic nominee by the race. He received ‘I happen to be a securing votes from both sides some of his loudest of the aisle. cheers from the audi- Republican but the “These things can’t get done ence after delivering a Republican Party is with just one party,” he said. “If line about his approach I’m president, we’ll have a contoward what has been a my vehicle, not my servative agenda, but we are not contentious campaign master.’ going to tell our friends in the cycle battling the likes — john kasich other party to go away, to drop of Republican presidead or demean them. We are dential candidates Donald Trump and going to invite them in. Before we’re RepubU.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas). licans or Democrats, we are Americans.”

“I may have been ignored for six In terms of specific policies, Kasich months in my campaign because I spent made several promises for his first 100 my time taking the high road to the high- days in office, if he were to be elected. est office, not the low road,” Kasich said.

“We will have a system that puts a freeze Trump, a Manhattan businessman, is on all federal regulations except for health currently leading in national polls as he and safety, so we stop crushing small busihas been for several months, but Kasich ness,” he said. “I can tell you that we’re going has been picking up speed as the Repub- to have lower taxes on businesses so they’ll lican primaries make their way to the invest in America and not in Europe. We’re East Coast. RealClearPolitics said Kasich going to have a simplified tax system with has more than doubled his poll numbers lower taxes for individuals and we’re going from March 1 to April 1 going from 9 to have path to a balanced budget.” percent to almost 21 percent.

He also addressed how he would hanAudience members in the Huntington dle immigration, an important subject theater asked Kasich questions, many to Suffolk County residents. about whether or not he can actually take According to the Long Island Index, off the gloves and take on Trump, who the number of white residents has dehas become known for his controversial clined in the past 10 years, as Hispanic comments and heated campaign rallies. and Asian populations have continued Kasich said while of course he could to grow. The U.S. Census, in 2014, stated do it, he doesn’t necessarily want to. foreign-born persons made up nearly 15

By Victoria Espinoza

Photo by Victoria Espinoza

Gov. John Kasich of ohio greets the crowd at the paramount in Huntington on Monday.

percent of the Suffolk population.

Kasich said he would implement a guest worker program that would help the 11.5 million illegal immigrants, who have not committed a crime, find a path to legalization.

“We’re not going to hunt you down,” he said.

Kasich said that Suffolk County is a diverse area with residents on all ends of the political spectrum, and he acknowledged he could represent more than just one party.

“I happen to be a Republican but the Republican Party is my vehicle, not my master,” Kasich said.

All H’ton library budgets approved

By Victoria Espinoza

Correction

A March 31 article, “Handicap accessibility goes on ballot,” said Huntington school district’s capital reserves exceeded the legal limit. It should have stated that Huntington’s unassigned fund balance exceeded the legal limit. We regret the error.

The votes are in, and all library budgets in the Huntington area have passed.

The Harborfields Public Library $4.8 million budget passed with 244 votes in favor and 29 against, resulting in a 0 percent change from last year. Centerport resident David Clemens was also elected to the library’s board of trustees. Clemens is currently a trustee of the Suffolk County Historical Society and chairman of the library committee.

Huntington Public Library’ $8.8 million budget is also a 0 percent increase from the 201516 budget. There were 201 votes File photo

the northport-East northport public Library’s budget was approved.

in favor to 34 against, and incumbent Trustee Charles Rosner was elected for another term.

Director Joanne Adam said the new fiscal year’s budget included expanding operating hours on Friday nights during the summer months so the library can be open until 9 p.m. on Friday nights yearlong. Another addition from the budget Adam touched upon is the library rejoining Partnership of Automated Library Systems.

“This will enable our patrons to pick up their hold items at any library in the county and will make the process of borrowing items from other libraries much easier,” Adam said.

Northport-East Northport had the highest vote count, with 408 votes in favor and 65 against for the nearly $9.8 million budget.

The budget has a $21,100 overall increase in the tax levy.

Incumbent Margaret Hartough was re-elected as trustee there. She is currently the head of the teen services department at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library.

Finishing off the list is Cold Spring Harbor Library and Environmental Center, which passed the approximate $2 million budget, another budget with a 0 percent increase, with 143 votes in favor and 22 against.

Trustees Dana Lynch, Gayle Quaglia and George Schwertl were re-elected for another term.

“The residents of Cold Spring Harbor have continually demonstrated their commitment to the Library,” Director Roger Podell said in a letter posted on the library’s website.

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Berland talks awarness of gas-powered leaf blowers “Lithium battery-powered leaf blowers give off zero toxic emissions and The fight against gas-powered leaf generate 50 percent less noise than blowers continues in Huntington. gas-powered equipment,” Berland said.

Councilwoman Susan Berland (D) “There is no soil or water pollution and launched an initiative to educate Hun- the price is comparable to other types of tington residents on the environmental lawn maintenance equipment.” and health effects of specific leaf blowers Quiet Communities Executive Directhis past week. Bertor Jamie Banks talked in land posted a video ‘Particle pollution does the video about the public on her page within and environmennot just make people die health the town website tal effects of gas-powered that shows a presen- a few days earlier than blowers. tation with Quiet they might otherwise “If you think about what Communities and it takes to maintain a gasthe American Green — these are deaths that powered engine, there are a Zone Alliance, both would not have occurred lot of solid and toxic chemorganizations that icals,” Banks said. “They work toward pro- if the air were cleaner.’ come usually in cans or — AmericAn lung nonrecyclable plastic contecting the health, ASSociAtion tainers with residue. These environment and quality of life from can be thrown into landthe use of industrial outdoor mainte- fills; the chemicals themselves can be nance equipment. spilled into the soil and eventually reach “The pollution generated by gas- water supplies and marine systems.” powered leaf blowers is completely She also highlighted the health risks avoidable, as is the high-frequency noise that come with using or being around generated by these blowers, which carries the usage area of a gas-powered leaf through entire neighborhoods and has blower. been associated with permanent hearing “Workers who have these machines damage,” Berland said in the video. on their backs, they are very close to the She highlights a lithium battery- source of the exhaust emissions and othpowered leaf blower as a preferable alter- er ground source particulates,” she said, native to gas-powered blowers. noting that children playing nearby may

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•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Legals Notice of formation of Perumal & Vaz, PLLC, a domestic LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 25, 2016.

Office location: Suffolk County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Perumal & Vaz, PLLC, 445 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 25, Melville, NY 11747.(516) 280-1336. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

719 3/10 6x thn Notice of formation of Brains + Beauty LLC filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/16/2016. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC: 107 A Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY, 11746 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

729 3/10 6x thn Notice of formation of L.I. Whalers LLC. Arts of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 2015.

Office location: Suffolk County..

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC: 5 Walnut Tree Lane, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

731 3/10 6x thn Notice of Formation of 483 NEW YORK AVE LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York [SSNY] on 12/14/2015. Office location: Suffolk County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC: 483 New York Ave Huntington ,NY 11743.

Purpose:Any lawful purpose.

736 3/10 6x thn NOTICE OF FORMATION, Kurobaa, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of New York (SSNY) on 2/25/16. Office location: Suffolk. SSNY designated for service of process.

SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against the LLC to C/O: THE LLC, PO Box 256,

Mill Neck, NY 11765 Purpose: any lawful purpose or activity.

740 3/17 6x thn Notice of formation of Elizabeth Street Assets, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/29/16. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC: 1 Equestrian Court, Huntington, NY 11743.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

742 3/17 6x thn Notice of formation of On Purpose Painting LLC. Arts of org. filed with Secretary of State off. New York on January 08 2016. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC : 2 Half Hollow Ct. Lake Grove NY 11755.

Purpose : Any lawful purpose.

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Left, councilwoman susan Berland wants to limit the use of gas-powered blowers; right, gas-powered leaf blowers have become a point of contention for some residents.

also be exposed.

Both the exhaust emissions and the ground source particulates can negatively affect health.

A 2013 assessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer said, “Outdoor air pollution is carcinogenic to humans, with the particulate matter component of air pollution most closely associated with increased cancer incidence, especially cancer of the lung. An association also has been observed between outdoor air pollution and increase in cancer of the urinary tract/bladder.”

The American Lung Association also said in its 2014 State of the Air, “Shortterm exposure to particle pollution can kill. Particle pollution does not just make people die a few days earlier than they might otherwise — these are deaths that would not have occurred if the air were cleaner.”

The noise effect of leaf blowers was also mentioned in Berland’s presentation.

According to public advocacy group Dangerous Decibels, once a sound reaches 85 decibels or higher, it can cause permanent damage to your hearing. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said noise from leaf blowers can reach at least 90 decibels.

According to the Center for Hearing and Communication, rainfall measures about 50 decibels, normal conversation is about 60 decibels and freeway traffic or a vacuum cleaner could reach about 70 decibels.

“The health risks posed by gas-powered landscaping equipment need to be

addressed,” Berland said.

She is also encouraging residents and landscaping companies in the Huntington area who only use electric-powered equipment, as opposed to gas-powered equipment, to take a “green pledge” and add themselves to a list that will be featured on the town’s website.

Berland has been working on legislation that would limit use of gas-powered leaf blowers in summer months, as residents have voiced their concerns about the blowers at town board meetings and have asked for Heckscher State Park to be designated the town’s first green zone — an area maintained with zero-emission lawn care equipment.

At previous town board meetings, Berland’s proposal has not picked up much steam with other board members.

Video: Susan Berland’s leaf blower PSA

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Improvement projects on Northport’s ballot

By Victoria Espinoza

The Northport Board of Education voted to include more than $3 million worth of capital projects on the ballot last Thursday. Improvements range from renovating the softball field at Northport High School to irrigation for the Pulaski Road school.

A total $1.639 million of the improvements are included in the budget, and the remaining approximate $2 million worth of improvements would have to be funded by a capital reserve fund, which the public would need to approve separately.

Superintendent Robert Banzer said the district is proposing $1 million in capital funds be spent on replacing a boiler at Ocean Avenue Primary School and upgrading the fire alarms at Dickinson Avenue Elementary.

“Over the last few years we have been replacing boilers, and so we can almost see the end with this project,” Banzer said at the meeting. As for the fire alarms at Dickinson, he said “we need to get to each of the classrooms the strobes with the alarms and the smoke heads.

And that’s what this money would allow us to do.”

The boilers would come in at $800,000 and the fire alarms at $200,000.

According to the district, other projects not funded by the capital reserve could be funded through additional state aid.

With the state budget passing on Friday, it was confirmed that districts will be receiving full restoration of the Gap Elimination Adjustment, a deduction of state aid taken from all New York school districts, enacted several years ago in an effort to close a state budget deficit.

“This is sort of saying if we receive more state aid, here are some projects that have emerged over the last few months,” Banzer said.

Totaling almost $640,000, these improvements include renovating the softball field at Northport High School, district wide door lock replacement and installing irrigation at the Pulaski Road fields.

“There has been a discussion about replacing our door locks … so that they can lock on both sides,” Banzer said. “This is a safety issue as well as helping us streamline our classroom’s keys and locks.”

As for the field repairs, Banzer said there has been a lot of talk about the conditions of Northport’s fields.

The $2 million capital reserve fund would go toward replacing the gymnasium ceiling at Northport Middle School, renovating the locker rooms at the middle school and replacing a boiler at the Pulaski Road school, among other improvements.

BOE Vice President David Badanes made a motion for all projects to go on the ballot, as well as an additional project: replacing the tennis courts at Northport Middle School.

northport superintendent robert Banzer speaks to the board about capital projects.

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Legals LEGAL NOTICE Board of Education Huntington Union Free School District Town of Huntington Suffolk County, New York Sealed Bids for: INTERSCHOLASTIC SUPPLIES Will be received by the Purchasing Department, Huntington Union Free School District, Huntington, New York, at the Purchasing Office, Jack Abrams School, 50 Tower Street, Huntington Station, New York 11746 (or mail to Purchasing Office, P.O. Box 1500, Huntington, New York 11743) by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, and then at said time and place publicly opened and read aloud. Information to bidders and bid forms may be obtained at the Purchasing Department Office, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Board of Education, Huntington Union Free School District, Huntington, Suffolk County, New York, reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any or all bids.

Joanne Miranda, District Clerk Board of Education Huntington Union Free School District Huntington, New York 861 4/7 1x thn LEGAL NOTICE Board of Education Huntington Union Free School District Town of Huntington Suffolk County, New York The Huntington Union Free School District is soliciting proposals from qualified providers for ACTUARIAL SERVICES FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF-INSURANCE. A copy of the Request for Proposal may be obtained in person or by contacting Huntington Union Free School District, Jack Abrams School, 50 Tower Street, Huntington Station, NY 11746 (631) 673-2144, fax (631) 673-4199.

Contact person: ROBIN ROTH. Proposals must be submitted by 11 a.m. on April 27, 2016.

The Board of Education, Huntington Union Free School District, Huntington, Suffolk County, New York, reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any or all proposals.

Joanne Miranda, District Clerk Board of Education Huntington Union Free School District Huntington, New York 860 4/7 1x thn NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Education of the Huntington Union Free School District will hold a public hearing on May 9, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. prevailing time, in the Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School auditorium, 155

Lowndes Avenue, Huntington Station, NY 11746. The purpose of this public hearing is to hear all interested parties and citizens regarding the Smart Schools Investment Plan. All New York State public school districts are required to complete and submit a District Instructional Technology Plan survey to the New York State Education Department in compliance with Section 753 of the Education Law and per Part 100.12 of the Commissioner’s Regulations. Districts that included investments in high-speed broadband or wireless connectivity and/or learning technology equipment or facilities as part of their Smart Schools Investment Plan must have a submitted and approved Instructional Technology Plan on file with the New York State Education Department. The Huntington School District’s Preliminary Smart Schools Investment Plan is posted on the district’s website, www.hufsd.edu. It is anticipated that the Board of Education will vote on this proposed resolution at the public meeting immediately following the hearing.

The name and contact information for the person that can provide additional information about this hearing and a copy of the proposed resolution is Joanne Miranda, District Clerk, 50 Tower Street, Huntington Station, NY, 11746, 631-6732038.

Dated: Huntington, New York April 7, 2016

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Huntington, New York Joanne Miranda, District Clerk 856 4/7 3x thn Notice of formation of Pepper Consulting Services LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/23/2016. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC: 9 Bettina Ct., Huntington Station, NY 11746. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

855 4/7 6x thn BOARD OF EDUCATION NORTHPORT EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 158 LAUREL AVENUE NORTHPORT, NEW YORK 11768 The Board of Education of the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District, Town of Huntington, County of Suffolk, New York , in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5-a of the General Municipal Law, hereby invite the submission of sealed bids from reputable and qualified companies for: BID # 16-118 DISTRICT WIDE PRINTING Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., prevailing time, Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the Administrative Offices, Purchasing De-

partment, 158 Laurel Avenue, Room 215, Northport, New York, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. If the Northport-East Northport UFSD is closed on the date of the scheduled bid opening due to inclement weather or other conditions, the bid opening will be held at the same time the next business day that the Northport-East Northport UFSD is open.

General Instructions for Bidders, Specifications and Bid Forms may be obtained at the same office, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. beginning April 7, 2016, excluding weekends and holidays.

Bid proposals must be presented on the standard bid form in the manner designated therein and as required by the specifications. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked: BID #16-118 – DISTRICT WIDE PRINTING. The Board of Education of the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District reserve the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids, or to accept that bid which, in the Board of Education’s judgment, is in the best interest of the School District.

Beth Nystrom District Clerk Dated: April 7, 2016 848 4/7 1x thn Notice of formation of ECHO LIGHT PRODUCTIONS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/25/2016. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC: 36 Liso Dr./ Mt Sinai NY 11766. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

840 4/7 6x thn Notice of Formation of Lloyd Capital LLC. Articles Of Org. filed with Secretary of State (SSNY) 3/8/16. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY designed as process agent. Process Service Address: 18 Lloyd Ln, Lloyd Harbor, NY.Purpose: any lawful activity.

820 3/31 6x thn Notice of Formation of CEA Energy LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/11/2016. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Reg. Agent Richard Galli, 35 Pinelawn Rd., Ste 209E, Melville NY 11747. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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POLICE BLOTTER Incidents and arrests through April 3 Cocaine sellers stopped A 26-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman both from Huntington were arrested at about 6:30 a.m. on April 1 on Depew Street in Huntington for possessing cocaine, police said. They were each charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell.

Unlicensed Lincoln On March 31 at about 11 a.m., police pulled over a 32-year-old man from Huntington Station driving a 2000 Lincoln on Park Avenue in Huntington. He did not have a license, according to police. He was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Driving on drugs On Spring Road in Huntington at about 7:30 p.m. on March 30, a 21-yearold man from Brooklyn driving a 2012 BMW was speeding and ran a stop sign, according to police. When pulled over by police they said drugs impaired the driver. He was arrested and charged with first-degree operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs.

Not quite international waters A 19-year-old woman from Huntington Station was in possession of marijuana at the Soundview boat ramp in Northport at about 5:30 p.m. on March 30, according to police. She was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

He was thirsty On April 1 at 7-Eleven on East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station, a 24-year-old man stole a beverage, police said. He was arrested and charged with petit larceny.

Trees At about 6:30 p.m. on April 2, a 24-yearold woman from Melville had marijuana at Arboretum Park in Dix Hills, police said. She was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. A 25-year-old woman from Dix Hills was arrested at the same time and place for possessing marijuana and a medication without a prescription, according to police. She was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Cocaine, marijuana, Xanax and cash Police said a 22-year-old man from Huntington Station was driving a 2011 Lexus on Homecrest Avenue near East 23rd Street at about 11 a.m. on April 1 without a license. When he was pulled

over, police said he had cocaine, marijuana and Xanex without a prescription, along with money stolen from 7-Eleven on East Jericho Turnpike on March 22.

He was arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana, fifth-degree criminal possession of cocaine, petit larceny and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Stabbing suspect caught On Aug. 18, 2015, in front of a home on West 10th Street in Huntington Station, a 20-year-old man from Huntington Station stabbed another man with a knife, police said. The victim was taken to Huntington Hospital. The suspect was arrested on East 2nd Street near New York Avenue on March 31 and charged with assault with the intent to cause physical injury with a weapon.

Saks Seventh-Degree Avenue On March 30 at about 8 p.m. a 20-year-old man from Commack stole clothing from Saks Fifth Avenue on Walt Whitman Road in South Huntington, police said. When he was arrested police said he had heroin on him as well.

He was charged with petit larceny and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

No license, with pot A 30-year-old man from Huntington Station was driving a 2004 Mazda on Mckay Road near Railroad Street at about 10 p.m. on March 30 when he was pulled over by police, who said they discovered he was driving with a suspended license and had marijuana. He was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Manor Field Park attack Police said three unknown men attacked a man who was seated in a parked car at Manor Field Park in Huntington Station at about 5:30 p.m. on April 3. The driver drove away and the suspects fled on foot. The passenger was treated for minor injuries at Huntington Hospital, police said.

Retro Fitness mischief The window of a 2014 Nissan was broken and credit cards were stolen from the car while it was parked at Retro Fitness on East Jericho Turnpike in Elwood at about 1:30 p.m. on April 1, according to police.

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North Shore fighters react to state’s MMA approval

By ALex Petroski

Discussion of mixed martial arts elicits a wide range of opinions, though very soon one thing will be indisputable: it will be legal in New York.

The State Assembly passed a bill that will lift a near 20-year ban on the sport on March 22 with a 114 to 26 vote. New York is the only state in the country where it is illegal to take part in a mixed martial arts event.

The bill will become law after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs off, though he has expressed support in the past. Assemblyman Mike Fitzpatrick (RSt. James) was one of the 26 that voted against the bill.

“The legalization of mixed martial arts fighting in New York is the perfect example of what former Senator Patrick Moynihan would characterize as ‘defining deviancy down’ and normalizing a dangerous blood sport in the name of economic development,” Fitzpatrick said in a press release.

“This is not the economic development our state needs. I am concerned about the health of fighters and what message normalizing and lauding violence sends to our children and families. Just because 49 other states do it doesn’t make it right for New York. Legalizing MMA is the wrong move for our state.”

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (R-

Fighter Chris Weidman shakes hands with state Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci.

Huntington Station) cosponsored the bill.

“I am thrilled that the Assembly has finally passed legislation to bring this highly skilled sport to the arenas and venues across New York State,” Lupinacci said in a press release. “There are many fighters native to New York who have been forced to leave the state to pursue their dream of competing professionally.

Legalization will allow them to stay in their hometowns and compete in front of their families and friends.”

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Reactions to the vote reverberated across the MMA community.

“I truly appreciate the New York State Assembly as a whole to finally get this bill passed,” Baldwin native and active Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Chris Weidman said in an email through his media contact. UFC is the premier MMA governing body in the world.

“Along with the UFC, I campaigned very hard to get this done and made sure the people of New York were educated

about mixed martial arts and how important it is for the sport to be regulated in our state,” Weidman added. “The people of New York have spoken and I think in the very near future I will be able to showcase my craft and my hard work to the people of New York. I’m sure the UFC has big plans for the first UFC event in New York in history. I have no idea what they’ve got in the works, but I think an event at Madison Square Garden has to happen. I would love nothing more than to defend my title on my home turf in that arena.”

North Shore native and United States Marine Corps veteran Devin Mollberg, who has trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and boxing as a pastime since his return from service in Afghanistan in 2014, offered his perspective on the decision by the State Assembly. Mollberg, 28, has said he hopes to pursue a career in mixed martial arts.

“It’s about time,” Mollberg said in an interview. “It’s a great thing for all NY fighters and definitely a positive thing for the state. It should have happened a long time ago but now there is nothing but good things to come from here.”

The decision will generate 525 permanent jobs and about $70 million in annual spending, according to Lupinacci’s release. Assemblymen Andy Raia (R-East Northport) and Steve Englebright (D-Setauket) both voted in favor of the bill.

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Huntington Station BID brings on new president with fresh ideas

BY VICTORIA ESPINOZA

There’s a new president of the Huntington Station Business Improvement District.

Frank Cosentino has taken over after the BID’s first president Keith Barrett decided to step down and “let some new blood in.”

Cosentino has owned County Line Hardware in Huntington Station for the past 30 years, and has been a member of the BID for three.

“It was a surprise,” Cosentino said of his nomination in a phone interview. Although Cosentino resides in St. James, he said Huntington Station has become his home town. “Everyone becomes like a family,” he said “ You just want to work to make the area better.”

Of his plans for the future of the BID, Cosentino said he wants to start spending more money on the people and businesses that are giving money to the BID.

“I want to start promoting the businesses in the area more,” he said.

Cosentino said he wants to focus on different businesses every month along a theme, like a month of home improvement and another month of car-related businesses.

“I want to highlight what is already available in Huntington Station,” he said.

He also said the BID is currently working toward revamping its Facebook page, so that the BID can send out notices about events to member and help create programs that teach business owners how to utilize Facebook better.

“We want to develop a seminar to help teach people how to set up a Facebook page for their business, and how to gather likes and create events,” he said.

Cosentino said Huntington Station can sometimes be the “forgotten child,” but to him is just as important, and he wants to continue to work to make the area a more desirable place for people to

Frank Cosentino is the second president of the Huntington Station BID.

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Graduating with a degree in chemistry from Alfred University in 1977, Cosentino worked at a chemical company until 1985, when the opportunity arose to purchase what is now County Line Hardware.

He worked at a hardware store during college, so he thought his background in the profession made the buy the right choice. “I had always wanted to own my own business,” he said.

Barrett did not run for re-election and said the board had known for the past

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year that they would need to find a new president.

“He’s a great guy, a successful business owner, and I think he will bring some new ideas,” Barrett said in a phone interview.

“He cares about Huntington Station.”

Barrett will stay on as a board member, and he said he hopes that Cosentino will help make the BID more business oriented in future projects.

“I have known the people in the BID for a long time,” Cosentino said. “The fact that they’ve put their trust in me ... makes me feel really good.”

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To infinity and beyond at Book Revue

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PEOPLE

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Members of the Harborfields High School Leadership Club smile with veterans at the Jazz Cabaret Night.

Photo from Harborfields Central School District

Harborfields honors veterans at Jazz Cabaret Night Harborfields school district hosted its annual Jazz Cabaret Night on March 23, during which students and faculty members paid tribute to local veterans with a dessert reception and musical performances.

Members of the Harborfields High School Leadership Club greeted the more than 40 veterans and their invited guests as they arrived at the event. They helped serve those in attendance with

a variety of desserts and refreshments while listening to stories and showing their gratitude to the veterans. Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School students contributed to the event by drawing pictures and writing cards to the veterans, which were displayed on each table.

To kick off the evening, Superintendent of Schools Diana Todaro offered words of welcome, followed by Assis-

tant Superintendent for Administration and Human Resources Francesco Ianni, who called up the students to introduce themselves. Giving due recognition, Ianni passed the microphone to each veteran who shared the branch of military service in which they had served.

Led by Clare Jackson, members of the high school’s voice ensemble performed the National Anthem, Louis Prima’s

Anthony Giovinco Anthony “Tony” J. Giovinco, 86, of East Northport, passed away peacefully on March 22.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Army.

Tony was the beloved husband of Virginia, cherished father of Joseph (JoAnne) and Elizabeth (Al) DeLuca; loving grandfather of Ashley, Samantha and Brian; and dear brother of Frances Favara.

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An online guest book is available at www.branchfh.com.

“Sing, Sing, Sing” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, among other selections.

The high school instrumental jazz ensemble, under the direction of Daniel Bilawsky, also entertained the audience with a variety of musical numbers.

“We have created this event in dedication to all of our veterans within our community,” said Todaro.

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Buzz Aldrin, the second man to step on the Moon during NASA’s Apollo 11 mission in 1969, visited the Book Revue in Huntington on Tuesday evening to sign copies of his new bestseller, “No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons from a Man Who Walked on the Moon.”

A large crowd gathered in the aisles of the bookstore on New York Avenue to get a glimpse of Aldrin, now 86, as well as his John Hancock.

Legals NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ANNUAL ELECTION AND BUDGET VOTE OF THE HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HUNTINGTON SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Huntington Union Free School District, Suffolk County, New York will be held at the Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School, Lowndes Avenue, Huntington Station, New York, on Monday, May 9, 2016, at 7:30 PM, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items: 1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote to be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

A copy of the proposed budget shall be made available, upon request, to residents of the School District beginning the 2nd day of May, 2016, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday and holidays, at each school house in the School District or at the Office of District Clerk, 50 Tower Street, Huntington Station, NY 11746.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin

board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Annual Election and Budget Vote will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, between the hours of 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM prevailing time, at Huntington High School, Oakwood and McKay Roads, Huntington, New York, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items: 1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2016-2017 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To vote upon the following proposition: Shall the Board of Education of the Huntington Union Free School District be authorized, to expend funds from the Capital Reserve (Building Improvement) Fund, which was established on May 20, 2008 (“Reserve Fund”) pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law, for the following capital improvement projects: (1) District-wide ADA Compliance improvements including, but not limited to, restrooms, doorways, office counters, locker rooms, and/or entrance ways in the approximate amount of $1,585,000.00; (2) renovation/ upgrade to the High School electrical panel and foundation in the approximate amount of $330,000.00; (3) replacement/ upgrade of doors at Finley Middle, Flower Hill Primary and Jack Abrams STEM Schools in the approximate amount of $346,000.00; (4) a wireless clock system at the Jack Abrams STEM School in the approximate amount of $100,000.00; and (5) a security vestibule at Jefferson Primary School in the approximate amount of $75,000.00; and to make expenditures from the Reserve Fund for the cost of other work required in connection therewith, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto in an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of two million, four hundred thirty six thousand dollars ($2,436,000.00), provided that the Board of Education may allocate funds amongst the various projects within the overall total expenditure at its discretion.

3. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education of the Huntington Union Free School

District for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2016, and expiring on June 30, 2019.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the District’s budget for 2016-2017, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM beginning the 2nd day of May, 2016, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at each schoolhouse in the School District and at the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Tower Street, Huntington Station, New York 11746.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District, not later than April 18, 2016, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, prevailing time. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large.

Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least 31 qualified voters of the School District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate. A drawing of lots to determine the order in which the candidates’ names shall appear on the ballot will be conducted at 10:00 AM on April 19, 2016 by the District Clerk at the District’s Administrative Offices, at 50 Tower Street, Huntington Station, in accordance with Section 2032 of the Education Law. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration and the District Clerk will meet in the Administrative Offices, on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM for the purposes of preparing a register of the qualified voters of said district for the Annual School District Election and Budget Vote of said district to be held May 17, 2016. Qualified voters who wish to be registered must present themselves personally for registration at the place and times herein stated.

Any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register providing that at such meeting of the Board of

Registration he/she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such school district elections. Persons who shall have been previously registered in the District for any annual or special meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special meeting or any election held or conducted during the four calendar years (2012-2015) prior to the year in which such register is being prepared, and/or persons who are registered and remain qualified to vote at general elections within this School District pursuant to the provisions of Article 5, Section 352 of the Election Law as amended, need not register again to be eligible to vote at said School District Election and Budget Vote.

Except as otherwise provided in Section 2019-a of the Education Law, only qualified voters who shall have been duly registered as such shall be permitted to vote at such Annual District Election.

The register so prepared will, immediately upon the completion and not less than five days prior to the time set for said Annual School District Election and Budget Vote, be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, and thereafter shall be open to inspection by any qualified voter of the district on each day up to and including the day set for the Meeting or Election except Sundays between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in the auditorium of Huntington High School, between the hours of 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM prevailing time, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Annual School District Election and Budget Vote to be held in 2017, and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 17,

2016.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning April 15, 2016; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk from where they were obtained at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the School District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 12, 2016 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays prior to the day set for the Annual School District Election and Budget Vote and on May 17, 2016, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on Election Day. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Policy 1260 adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with §2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the District Clerk by March 18, 2016 at 5:00 PM, prevailing time, to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 31 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the Board of Education will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposi-

tion the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that this Board of Education convene a special meeting thereof within twentyfour hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purposes of examining the tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the results of the ballot; and that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law, Section 2019-a subdivision 2b at said special meeting of the Board.

Dated: Huntington, New York March 31, 2016

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Huntington, New York Joanne Miranda, District Clerk 817 3/31 4x thn Notice of formation of 22 WALL STREET LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/22/2016. Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Agostino Abbatiello, 7 Beaux Arts Ln., Huntington NY 11743. Purpose: any lawful act 706 3/3 6x thn Notice of formation of Nataremi Advisors, LLC. Arts of Org. filed w/ Sec of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/27/2016. Office location: Suffolk Cty. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 31A Gerrymander Drive, Centerport, NY 11721. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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Lindenhurst Relays tests Blue Devils track Girls’ Track & Field It was a tough day for a meet, but the Huntington girls’ track and field team overcame last Saturday’s weather to turn in some solid performances at the Lindenhurst Relays.

“For the first time since 2013, we decided to open up the invite season at the Lindy Relays,” Huntington head coach Shawn Anderson said. “It was raining, windy and a tad cold. To be honest, the girls were a little apprehensive about competing, and performances were not exactly looking to be bests, primarily [due] to the weather. But, they competed very strongly, had some fun and took third overall, not far behind Bay Shore and Connetquot.”

Huntington’s highlights included Alexandra Koumas and Hadley Clayton combining for a time of two minutes, 25.9 seconds in the 2x400-meter hurdles.

Koumas took second overall in 68.3 seconds. Clayton notched a personal-best time of 77.6 seconds.

The team of Anna Gulizio, Latoya Shand, Lexi Mills, and Nicole Abbon-

dandelo took second overall in the sprint medley relay, with a time of 4:26.34. Rebecca Caballero, Mackenzie Joseph, Marina Ruzic, and Christie Reinersten ran a tough 4x200 race, fighting all the way to the line for third place in 1:58.47. Taking fifth in a time of 10:55.20 were Alexis Pastorelli, Alexandra McKenzie, Sophie Dellecave, and Niamh Condon in the 4x800.

Gulizio, Ruzic, Mills, Katie Seccafico, and Gulizio won the 4x400 relay in a time of 4:20.00.

Following the 4x400 win, a stacked distance medley relay team of Pastorelli, Shand, Koumas and Abbondandelo finished with a time of 13:12 to win by 22 seconds. Huntington’s “B” team of Condon, McKenzie, Dellecave and Clayton captured sixth place in 14:56.

The team of Erika Varady and Nicole Arenth took fifth overall in the race walk in 17:55.

Reinersten and Nicole Muzynski both cleared four feet and together combined

File photos from Huntington Athletics

clockwise from top left, nicole Abbondandelo rounds the track in a previous meet; Anna gulizio leaps into the sand; and latoya shand springs to the finish line.

for fifth overall in the high jump.

Blue Devils triple jumpers also performed. Caballero and Gulizio took first place with leaps measuring 63’8,’’ while Mills and Joseph were third with a combined effort of 58 feet.

“While some of our athletes had some individual bests, the weather really played havoc on the quality of performances,” Anderson said. “The meet just became one of competition and tough-

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Northport . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ward Melville . . . . . . . 6

he Harborfields boys’ lacrosse team traveled to Miller Place last Friday and narrowly topped its competitor.

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West Babylon . . . . . . 13 Huntington . . . . . . . . . 3

he Northport boys’ golf team hosted Deer Park Tuesday and outscored its opponent.

he Northport girls’ lacrosse team traveled to Ward Melville Tuesday and edged ahead of its opposition.

he Huntington baseball team hosted West Babylon in the first of a three-game series Tuesday and fell to the competition.

ness, and our team proved to be able to rise to the occasion.”

Huntington is currently 2-0 in dual meet competition as the Blue Devils head into Thursday’s contest against West Islip. The meet at home is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m.

The team will also be competing in the Suffolk Coaches Meet on April 9 at Sachem North.

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Harborfields . . . . . . . . 9 Miller Place . . . . . . . . . 8

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OPINION

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo

EDITORIAL

Education relief

The state has finally rescinded a cut to education funding that has been costing our schools billions of dollars — now it’s time to rebuild.

But we can only rebuild if we move up from here. We cannot afford any more setbacks.

Ending the Gap Elimination Adjustment will allow our school districts to collect more financial aid than they have been able to for several years now. The total deduction statewide started as high as $3 billion and was eventually reduced to $434 million before being cut altogether. This was great news for education advocates across the state.

However, this new balance needs to be preserved in order for education to truly recover, because of the timing in which the cuts were installed. Around the same time the state started slashing education dollars, school districts were forced to adhere to tax levy cap regulations imposed under New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D).

The Gap Elimination Adjustment was already an enormous deficit for our schools, but adding the cap on top of it made it much more difficult for districts to find their footing.

Because of this terrible timing, the true damage done to our districts cannot be measured in just dollars and cents — they’re going to need some time to reposition themselves in the coming years.

Kids are our most important assets and we’re already falling behind other countries when it comes to educational performance.

We need our legislators to stay true to their current position when it comes to education spending and invest in higher standards for our students.

We’re gratified that our legislators finally got on board with slashing the Gap Elimination Adjustment cuts. They should have never enacted it in the first place.

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Northport High School students walk to class.

Support aides TO THE EDITOR: I’m writing this letter as a taxpayer, a resident and the president of the Northport-East Northport Teacher Aide Association.

We are 110 members whose belief is that every child is valuable and can contribute to their family, community and society with their own special gifts and talents.

We come from diverse educational backgrounds, and with the skills we have mastered, we work side by side with educators, counselors and specialists, making meaningful contributions to help inspire and improve the lives of the students in our care.

We stand together because we believe in what we do but are undervalued, paid wages below the poverty line and qualify for food

stamps. We deserve to be recognized and treated fairly, and it will be very difficult for us to support the district’s budget if the district can’t support us.

We are asking the community to stand behind the aides who stand behind your children and tell the Nothport-East Northport school district to pay us a fair wage.

Carole Quinn East Northport

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Facing off in front of the mirror

D. None of the above

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

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F

orgive me for smiling.

In my head, I see a face.

It could be the face of a mother, father, sister, brother, neighbor or even the face in the mirror.

I think of all the range of expressions and emotions from that face. It can be ecstatic that a son or daughter was born, it can be pushing hard to

bring that baby into the world, it can be straining with all its might to cross a fi nish line — or it can be waiting anxiously at an elegant eatery for an eHarmony date to appear while trying to appear casually indifferent.

With my quality time often involving my wife and children, I picture the faces of the parents who attend a concert or sporting event, while also envisioning the faces of the kids battling against each other, the clock, their instruments or some confounding assignment.

The part about the faces that’s bringing a smile to my own is envisioning a scrambler button, mismatching the words and expressions to the situation. Instead of a face and tone that showed rapturous glee after getting a ticket to a live performance at Madison Square Garden, I’ve imagined that same elation at the beginning of a class.

“Yes, children, please put

your notebooks away,” a teacher might say. “We have a surprise quiz today.”

“Oh, seriously? That’s awesome. Oh, man. I can’t wait to tell my friends on Snapchat that we got a surprise quiz.

Th is is the best. I mean, we sometimes have regular quizzes that we know about in advance, but a surprise quiz is a huge bonus. I imagined surprise quizzes when I was younger, but this is the real thing. You are the absolute best teacher I’ve ever had and I’m sure I’ll remember this quiz for a long time.”

Now, I know those of you with adolescent children can hear sarcasm in that conversation. I prefer to imagine unbridled enthusiasm.

The scrambler button may be used in different circumstances.

Perhaps our boss described our work as “moronic.” Let’s dial in the goofy uncle trying to get a nephew to giggle.

“Oh, yeah, who’s a great

boss?” you might say as your voice rises. “Come on. Who? Oh, wait, where’d you go?” you ask, as you cover your eyes. “Where’s that great boss of mine? Did you disappear? Where’s the boss?

Where is the most spectacular boss anyone has ever seen? There he is ... peekaboo!

If you’ve ever been to a volleyball tournament, you know that even the most stoic and reserved girl screeches through the match. The team comes together after each point in the center of the floor, putting their arms around each other and congratulating themselves.

“Ladies and gentlemen, your train is delayed due to switching problems,” an announcer might say over a loudspeaker to a group of commuters.

“Yeah, cool,” the commuters might scream as they come together in a circle of delight on the platform, tossing their briefcases to the side and

I envision a scrambler button, mismatching the words and expressions to the situation. jumping straight up in the air and pumping their fists.

Or, perhaps, you’re an enthusiastic coach and you’ve asked your child to pass the salt.

“Good job, kid, good job,” you might say in a voice that’s way too loud for an indoor meal.“Now, keep the salt in your right hand. Stay balanced. Focus only on the salt.

Don’t shake it, don’t think about not shaking it or you’ll start to shake it. Now, ease it over here. Way to go, kid, you’re doing great. You’re almost there — that’s some great clutch salt passing. Now, after the meal, don’t forget to shake hands with the pepper and tell it that you had a good meal.”

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