Village Connection Magazine - August 2013

August 2013

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Contents

August 2013

In the Village

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10 Eye on the Arts 12 Beauty 15 Art Exhibit 16 LaMantia Gallery Presents Dr. Seuss 19 Good Eats 21 LI Single Mingle 23 Northport History 24 Movies 26 Art & Music 28 Astrology

30 Live at the Paramount

Health & Wellness 34 Personal Training

37 Fitness

38 Health & Wellness 40 Seniors

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Home, Business & Auto 43 Backyard and Beyond 46 Outdoor Living 50 Playing it Safe 54 Village Business Basics 57 Kerrianns Corner

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Pg 58 About the Cover Artist: Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904–1991) Story on Page 16

Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, began his career as a little known editorial cartoonist in the 1920s. His intriguing perspective and fresh concepts ignited his career, and his work evolved quickly to deft illustrations, modeled sculpture, and sophisticated oil paintings of elaborate imagination.

Dr. Seuss is currently best known as one of the most beloved and bestselling children's authors of all time, having written and illustrated classics such as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Geisel was also a political cartoonist for PM magazine during World War II, as well as a contributing illustrator for Vanity Fair and Life. He had a long, successful advertising career, and was an Academy Award winner for his wartime documentaries, as well as his animated short film, Gerald McBoing Boing. Today his paintings hang in fine art galleries alongside old and contemporary masters including Picasso, Warhol, Rembrandt, Miró, and others.

His unique artistic vision emerged as the golden thread which linked every facet of his varied career, and his artwork became the platform from which he delivered 44 children's books, over 400 World War II political cartoons, hundreds of advertisements, and countless editorials filled with wonderfully inventive animals, characters, and clever humor. Geisel single-handedly forged a new genre of art that falls somewhere between the Surrealist Movement of the early 20th century and the inspired nonsense of a child’s classroom doodles.

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From the Publisher

village staff Associate Publisher Jeanne Murphy Creative Director Nicole Savalli Customer Relations Sean Carroll Social Media j. murphy creative marketing Marygrace Foti Distribution Michael Savalli

You’ve probably noticed that we don’t have the typical “Summer” cover that you would expect to see this time of year. But, when we had an opportunity to feature Dr. Seuss, how could we possibly pass that up? The cover, as well as the feature on page 16, are part of an exhibit at LaMantia Gallery in Northport Village. If you’re a Dr. Seuss fan -- and really, who isn’t? -- be sure to stop by and check out some of your favorite characters as well as some never before seen.

As we go to press, we’ve still got weeks of summer fun ahead, and we intend to enjoy every minute of it. Just a couple of our favorite “don’t miss” events: There are still plenty of nights ahead to enjoy the Huntington Summer Arts Festival. Shows are free and held at Heckscher Park every Tueday-Sunday at 8:30 pm. Check out what’s coming up by visiting www. huntingtonarts.org.

Don’t miss Rich Rivkin’s North Shore Blues Festival on August 11.

Pack a lunch and a beach chair and head over to the Vanderbilt Museum, overlooking the Long Island Sound. Featuring Kerry Kearney, Willie Steel Band, Hooch and the Bluesicians, Josie Wales Band, Live Blues and Live Painting from 11 am until 7:30 pm. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.BluesFest.us Now get comfortable, and read the full issue. We’re packed with news about local artists and people.

See you In The Village...

Contributing Writers Adriana Vater, Dr. Stephen Atkins, PhD, David Tuohy, Jr., Nick Radesca, Bob Little, Charles H. Gamarekian, Alan Stableford; Elise Pearlman; Mary Ann Dellinger; Kathleen Tafti PT, MS, CSCS, Adriene Passannante, Joanne Kois, Jen Elyse Feldman, Hillary Call, Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, Laura Curcio-Greenfield, Fred Kaplan, Ron Wood, Glenn Andreiev, Natalie Jill, Lianna Werner-Gray, Howard Hoffman, Rich Rivkin and Professor Jack Mandell

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eye on the arts • elise pearlman

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Fotofoto gallery, the premier fine art photography gallery located in the heart of Huntington, will usher in its tenth anniversary with a month-long celebration which includes an exhibition of work by 30 current and former artists.

Holly Gordon, an award-winning photographer whose images have graced the pages of the New York Times and Newsday, frequently serves as publicist for the non-profit collaborative artistic showcase.

The gallery, which moved to its current location in 2011, represents artists from across Long Island and the metropolitan area.

“It is a jewel commensurate with galleries in Manhattan,”

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Holly said of the space that affords photographers the best of all artistic worlds: the opportunity to host solo shows and participate in group exhibitions.

What makes fine art photography unique is that, rather than being representational or documentary, the images reflect a personal vision, and therefore “recreate reality” in a very real sense, Holly explained.

“Fine art photography elevates the ordinary to the extraordinary,” Holly indicated, adding that, while photography tends to be a rather solitary endeavor, the gallery allows for networking and “gives us as a core of artists full freedom to practice our vision free from the external encumbrance of rules.”

“The gallery is invaluable. It provides a legitimate venue for exposure,” Holly said of the exhilarating platform of possibility and discovery that fotofoto gallery provides for emerging artists.

The exhibition includes an evocative photograph taken by Holly in Guilin, China, of particular interest to me because the 2006 movie, “The Painted Veil,” starring Ed Norton and Naomi Watts, was filmed there.

In the midst of a very gray day, Ms. Gordon suddenly spotted something magical and captured it with her camera. The resulting ethereal, painterly image, “Guilin Landscape,” focuses on a grove of yellow and green poplars set against the backdrop of the karst mountains; the color of the trees is made even more vivid by contrast with the bright blue sky.

“For me, color and light are everything,” Holly commented of the moment that serendipity intervened and the light turned spectacular. “I was on the Li River. Even though I held my camera steady, the movement of the boat provided just the right amount of jiggle to make the colors of the myriad of leaves look like impressionist brush strokes,” Holly said.

The public is invited to attend a free reception on Saturday, August 3 from 5 to 8 pm, where they will appreciate an abundance of diverse imagery, mingle with artists and discuss their work.

Fotofoto will also host a free gallery talk on the role of small galleries within the art world at large on Saturday, August 24 at 2 pm. Esteemed panelists will include Stephen Perloff, founder and

Guilin Landscape by Holly Gordon

editor of “The Photo Review,” curator and lecturer Thomas Werner, and Ivy Brown of Manhattan’s “Ivy Brown Gallery.”

Mr. Perloff, a widely respected expert on the photography market, has curated numerous exhibitions, and is also editor of “The Photograph Collector.” Since 2001, Ivy Brown’s gallery has been a creative haven for established and emerging artists who work in a variety of contemporary media. Mr. Werner, co-chair of the Parsons Faculty Council and former owner of Thomas Werner Gallery, teaches and lectures internationally on diverse topics, including photography and the art market.

Reservations are suggested.

Fotofoto gallery, 14 West Carver Street, Huntington Village, is open Friday, 5 to 8 pm, Saturday, noon to 8 pm, Sunday, noon to 4 pm and by appointment. For information, contact Holly at (631) 666-8841 or visit http://fotofotogallery.org.

Elise Pearlman, an arts and leisure journalist, has been reviewing photography and art exhibits, theater and restaurants for nine years.

Her work has appeared in Newsday, Dan’s Papers and Long Island Pulse Magazine as well as local newspapers. She creates the popular ‘There’s No Place Like Northport’ calendar with her husband. She can be reached at LotusElise1@aol.com.

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beauty • adriana vater

It’s mid summer, and you’re certainly not ready to give up the beach just yet. You’re also not ready to say good-bye to that just been-to-the-beach look.

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While you should avoid using waterproof mascara on a regular basis since it dries out your lashes and has a difficult removal process, occasional use for your beach makeup look is alright. Carefully brush on the mascara to the ends of your lashes to bring a little attention to your eyes without overdoing it. You can add a bit of light colored shadow to highlight your eyes. Finish off the look with a natural looking lip.

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“Reflections of Our Own Essence”, a solo exhibition of photographer Asia Lee’s works, will be on display in the Art League of Long Island’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery August 3 through August 18. A reception will take place Friday, August 9, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Although over the past twenty years of her life as a professional photographer, Asia Lee has photographed prominent personalities such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, Joe Torre and President

George Bush, her true passion is capturing the beauty of the natural world.

Ms. Lee, who was born in the province of Cheju, Korea, on an island known as a center for shamanism and the presence of spirits, has a strong belief in the healing power of images. The high quality photos in this exhibition are 60” or larger and focus on such serene moments as snow falling gently on a tree, marsh grasses blowing in the wind, sea water flowing over well-worn rocks, and a shoreline softened by an autumn mist. Now living in Dix Hills, the artist took many of these photographs along the shores of Long Island Sound at Sunken Meadow and Crab Meadow parks.

Asia Lee devotes much of her time to charitable work, and, while participating in a medical mission to Nigeria a year ago, learned of the healing powers of the holistic practice of Reiki. She has since gained Reiki certification herself and seeks to merge its therapeutic effect with her photography.

This exhibition is her way of sharing her epiphany with others.

The gallery is open to the public Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM and weekends from 11 AM to 4 PM. There is no admission charge. The Art League of Long Island’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. For more information call (631) 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.

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LaMantia Gallery Presents

Secrets of the Deep Exhibition features newly released artworks from award-winning book In celebration of the Independent Book Publisher’s 2011 award-winning book, Dr. Seuss’s Secrets of the Deep: The Lost, Forgotten, and Hidden Works of Theodor Seuss Geisel, LaMantia Gallery in Northport Village has announced an exhibition commemorating this prized volume. Secrets of the Deep is a 349-page visual-history monograph on Dr. Seuss, comprised of 305 artworks, and 25 black-and-white photographs of Ted Geisel, many of which were provided by the Seuss Estate. Insightful essays complement the imagery, giving a fresh perspective into the artistic evolution of Ted’s vast career.

The Secrets of the Deep Art Exhibition presents a series of Estate authorized works adapted from Ted Geisel’s original drawings, paintings, and sculpture. For over 70 years, Theodor Seuss Geisel’s illustrations brought a visual realization to his fantastic imaginary worlds. However, his artistic talent went far beyond the printed page. Ted Geisel’s “Secret Art,” the paintings and sculptures created at night for

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his own personal enjoyment, were rarely if ever exhibited during his lifetime. Seuss always dreamed of sharing these works with his fans and had entrusted his wife, Audrey, to carry out his wishes once he was gone.

Audrey, too, believed the work deserved further recognition and that Ted himself would one day be evaluated not only as an author, but also as an artist in his own right.

In 1997 this dream was realized when The Art of Dr. Seuss project was launched. For the first time, authorized estate editions were re-created from Geisel’s original drawings, paintings, and sculpture for private collection and museum exhibition. Audrey Geisel (Mrs. Dr. Seuss) writes in her introduction to the Secrets of the Deep book, “It is with great pleasure that I share Ted, his art, his imagination, and his boundless creativity. I’m gratified to carry out Ted’s wishes and have these works revealed to the world.”

This exhibition offers an insider’s view of Dr. Seuss’s little known private works; the windows to the world of an unassuming genius. Artistically, they

embody a magical combination of the person and persona of Ted Geisel and Dr. Seuss and, in many ways, are what one imagines the Good Doctor would create late at night in his hilltop studio. At other times, the imagery and titles stretch well beyond all preconceived notions. In either case, Seuss delivers a feast of visual stunners, dense with ideas.

Also featured are artworks and imagery recreated from his most beloved children’s books.

This historic collection has opened the world’s eyes to the extraordinary artistic talent of Dr. Seuss and will be available for viewing and purchase through the run of the exhibition.

As children, we grew up on Seuss’s playful verse and zealous imagination. As adults, we realize that Theodor Seuss Geisel is not just an important and innovative 20th-century painter but one of the few artists working in any medium who knows how to make people happy while at the same time inspiring them to think.

Artist representative, Jeffery Schuffman, will be present at the exhibition opening at 8 pm on Saturday, August 17, to provide insights into Geisel’s artistic life, his unique vision, and his impact on American culture.

Details Dr. Seuss Secrets of the Deep Art Exhibit Exhibition Opening: 7-9 pm, Saturday, August 17 LaMantia Gallery 127 Main Street, Northport Hours: The gallery is open Monday-Saturday 10am6pm and Sunday noon-4pm.

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A Bloody Mary is the brunch cocktail of choice. Spice it up with Tabasco sauce or horseradish and get the metabolic kick!

Spicy peppers provide the chemical compound capsaicin, which speeds up your heart rate and metabolism. While girls are known to love infused vodkas that add sweet flavor to their libations, guys would enjoy a flavor boost too! Serve the boys Absolut Peppar, a vodka infused with spicy peppers and add seltzer for a healthier “vodka soda”.

Did you know that the celebratory drink of choice, Champagne, is a super low calorie cocktail with just 90 calories per 8 fluid ounces? Float a berry or two for color and bite! Make a fiber-filled Bellini by loading up your glass with raspberries and blueberries, and then pour your favorite champagne or Proseco and enjoy the sparkle. These antioxidant rich berries add at least 8 grams of fiber to your drink. Foods rich in fiber keep you satisfied and actually act to cleanse the body of toxins.

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Preserving the Past

The extensive permanent exhibit in the Northport Historical Museum traces the history of the area from the days of the Matinecocks to the present. This exhibit is but only one of the ways the Historical Society works to promote and preserve the historical and cultural past of the Northport area. Since its inception, the Society has explored numerous methods to ensure that this rich heritage is not lost.

In 1962 a supermarket chain was about to alter the face of Main Street by erecting a modern concrete and glass building after tearing down a venerable old home. A group of concerned citizens led a protest that culminated in a telegram to the management of A&P threatening a boycott of the new store. For lack of an official title, they signed the wire “The Northport Historical Society.” In response, company officials met with the group and modified their design so that the new structure would be more suitable to the Village.

After the store was completed, the group continued to meet in private homes. On November 18, 1966, the Northport Historical Society was granted a charter from the New York State Board of Regents. Membership grew rapidly and the search for a permanent home ended in 1974 when the Cavagnaro family generously purchased the former library building from the school district and presented it to the Society.

Recognizing that the character of a place is reflected in the

character of its structures, the Society has been instrumental in gaining National Historic Landmark designations for the Eaton’s Neck Lighthouse and the Museum building itself as an original Carnegie library. In 1977, the Society conducted a Historical Preservation Survey photographing and describing the houses in the Village more than 50 years old. Since change is inevitable, this survey was updated in 2005.

To preserve even more perishable aspects of the area’s history, the Society has run a program of taped interviews and reminiscences of long time residents. This project has recorded invaluable accounts of school life, farming, and even rum running and speakeasies during the Prohibition Era. One of the most fascinating interviews is with Jack Kerouac while he lived here. The taped interviews have been transcribed by Northport library staff and are also available in print.

Over the years, the Museum has also housed a variety of collections containing relics from the area’s past. The Society has worked diligently to fulfill the mission it has set for itself: “To preserve and promote pride in the heritage of Northport and its surrounding communities.”

Bob Little is a long-time resident of the Northport area who greatly enjoys delving into the community’s fascinating history and writing his column for the Northport Historical Society.

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glenn andreiev • movies

Beat the heat by relaxing with some great movies at home! Check out these classic films that have just been released on Blu-Ray. These timeless films have been painstakingly restored so they look like they were just filmed yesterday.

ULTIMATE GANGSTERS COLLECTION – CLASSICS (Warner Home Video) “Modern screen acting was born here!” was the reaction when Martin Scorsese screened the 1931 gangster classic THE PUBLIC ENEMY for the cast and crew of his film GANGS OF NEW YORK. THE PUBLIC ENEMY is an action packed gunshoodlums-and dames classic that made its young star James Cagney a movie legend. Directed with intensity by “Wild” William Wellman, THE PUBLIC ENEMY is one of four films in THE ULTIMATE GANGSTER COLLECTION. Another film in this set is LITTLE CAESER, the first talkie film to truly bring mobsters to the screen.

Directed by maverick film-maker Mervyn LeRoy and starring Edward G. Robinson, LITTLE CAESER is like time-travelling to the Al Capone days. Yes, this is where Robinson starts every tough guy line with “Gnaaa,… see… “. 1936’s PETRIFIED FOREST is the weakest of the four films here, but it features a more than memorable turn by movie newcomer Humphrey Bogart as “Killer Duke Mantee”. The best film in the collection, 1949’s WHITE HEAT, stars James Cagney in what many believe to be his greatest screen role, as the lunatic

mom-fixated killer Cody Jarrett.

THINGS TO COME (Criterion Collection) England’s mega-movie producer Alexander Korda hired science fiction author H.G Wells to write the screenplay for this wild movie ride into the future. THINGS TO COME begins with a world war breaking out in 1936 (the year the film was made).

Unlike the real war this film uncannily predicts, this war lasts until 1970, where England is reduced to medievalstyled barbarism. Ralph Richardson steals the film as “The Boss” a constantly enraged fur-coat wearing dictator. An army of engineer/geek airmen take over England, and by 2036, turn the place into a futuristic wonderland. THINGS TO COME stars Raymond Massey and it was directed by William Cameron Menzies, a Production Designer whose many credits include GONE WITH THE WIND, THIEF OF BAGDAD and Hitchcock’s FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT. SAFETY LAST (Criterion Collection) This 1923 silent comedy is a constantly funny look at the then popular craze of “public stunts” Harold Lloyd, perhaps the most physically daring of all silent movie comedians, plays a young man who is hood-winked into climbing the outside of a tall building with just his bare hands and his daring do.

Numerous gasp-inducing perils await him on his historic climb.

THE PRODUCERS (Shout Factory) Mel Brooks’ debut film is a comedy jewel, crammed with some of the funniest dialog in movie history. "We are only seeing the singing Hitlers!" Shameless Producer Zero Mostel pushes an always-nervous accountant (Gene Wilder) to create a sure-fire Broadway flop, “Springtime for Hitler”. “He was a better dancer than Churchill!” is one of the great movie lines you’ll never forget here.

Glenn Andreiev is a local indie film-maker. He is a graduate of New York's School Of Visual Arts. He is also a columnist for www. filmsinreview.com. Along with having made several feature films, Glenn teaches film-making classes at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre.

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art and music • rich rivkin

Long Island’s live music/art scene is sizzling! Kicking off the season with more than 4000 in attendance, Woodstock Revival at Sands Point Preserve created a uniquely magical vibe, blending live music, live painting, and amazing scenic vistas. This summer’s festival series continues with a total of eleven events, taking place at waterfront parks, museum lawns and college campuses across Nassau and Suffolk. Check out the full event calendar at www.RichRivkin.com.

Some of the participating live painting artists are featured in this month’s Spotlight.

Mario Giuseppe Santoro, born in Foggia, Italy, has been living in Mario Giuseppe Santoro

New York since 1988. He is a self-taught artist with a sincere passion for fine art. Eager to improve his skills, he studied for a short term under the supervision of the artist Attila Hejja, founder of The Stevenson Academy Of Fine Arts in Oyster Bay. Do to the sudden death of Mr. Hejja, Mario continued to take some classes in classical studies under the supervision of the artist Robert Armetta, founder of the Long Island Academy Of Fine Art in Glen Cove.

Between 1996 and early 1997, he produced a series of original paintings in the style of Picasso, which were commissioned and displayed at Cafe’ Picasso in Williston Park. During 1997, he also produced four large paintings depicting an imaginary galaxy, which were commissioned and displayed at Porto Fino Restaurant in Huntington.

Most recently he has participated in a few group exhibitions in

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Huntington, where he resides with his wife and two daughters.

Exhibits: 2010 – Portrait Juried Show – Main Street Petite Gallery, Huntington; Vivian Schepis 2010 – Master Show – Main Street Petite Gallery, Huntington; 2009 – Still Life Juried Show – Main Street Petite Gallery, Huntington, honorable mention awarded; 2008 – Solo Show - Harborfields Public Library Gallery, Greenlawn; 2007 – Group Show - Harborfields Public Library Gallery, Greenlawn; 1995 – Long Island Art Fair – Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale.

Eric Person is a Long Island based oil painter with an eye for the unusual.

Lately musicians have been a popular theme, being largely influenced by his participation at the Live Art Fusion events. His work has been exhibited at the prestigious National Arts Club in NYC, and he has contributed paintings for various charity auctions. This October, Eric’s work will be featured in a solo exhibit at the G gallery in Bellmore.

Visit his website at www.Ericpersonart. com, or connect at www.facebook.com/ ericpersonart Stephanie Sakson has been enjoying painting at the Live Art Fusion events since they started. She has been Eric Person

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making art since childhood, but only recently has turned to pastel painting. Nature is her chief inspiration. With a gift for color, her landscapes have been described as “hyperreal.” She also makes textile art and jewelry, incorporating natural objects into her work.

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Vivian Schepis is an abstract artist born and raised in Queens. She attended the High School of Art and Design and later studied art in college.

She has been living on Long Island for 7 years. After a long hiatus she began painting again and it did not take long before she found Live Art Fusion and its inspiring community of local artist and musicians. Music has always been a part of her painting ritual, so painting to live music of any genre was simple. Painting “live” in front of an audience was not, but she believes it contributes to her growth as an artist and adds variety to her work.

Her paintings have been included in Lisa Argentieri several group shows throughout Long Island. She is presently collaborating with Red Dirt shop, where one of her watercolors can be purchased on limited edition phone cases. You can view more of Vivian’s work on Facebook – Vivian Schepis Art. Lisa Argentieri of Huntington, is a nationally recognized, awardwinning watercolor and acrylic painter who earned a B.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts in NYC. Lisa’s paintings have been juried into numerous exhibitions including the Salmagundi Club (of which she is an artist member & received the 2011 Merit Award for Watercolor), The Allied Artists of America, Inc., The Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, The Audubon Artists Inc., and The 56th & 58th Long Island Artists’ Exhibition.

Lisa’s free-flowing watercolors are very organic and spontaneous without the use of preliminary drawings.

Lisa often donates paintings to many benefits on L.I. to raise money for charities and is a member of several local art leagues including Guild Hall in E. Hampton, ALLI, ALNC, MAA. She has a studio and paintings on display upstairs at the Yankee Peddler in Huntington. Visit her online at www.watercolorsbylisa.blogspot.com

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astrology • maryann dellinger

ARIES: It is important to stand up for yourself on vital matters, but give way on little ones.

SCORPIO: Your statements have enough energy to be effective without making a controversy of it.

TAURUS: You may have to wait for a better time for communications to become more tranquil.

SAGITTARIUS: You may be more interested in your own self well-being than accomplishing work.

GEMINI: Social interactions and getting along with people are favorable.

CANCER: High energy levels this month giving you potentials and risks. Your confidence is high.

CAPRICORN: Completing a great achievement is possible this month. Remember to achieve a creative relationship with others.

LEO: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Your mind is clearer than usual making you very conscious of your purpose and any projects you may encounter.

AQUARIUS: As the flow of communications increases, so can ego conflict.

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live at the paramount • hillary call

“Fluffy Guy” Gabriel Iglesias brought down the house recently at The Paramount in Huntington, tearing it up with his infectious comedy that’s just so funny. His boyish face and fluffy figure draw the audience in, and his innocent, loveable voice is so trusting, but his comedy – man, that packs a punch.

Gabriel’s smart, fast-paced sets keep you on your toes. You would expect that from a guy who discovered his gift for making people laugh by watching Eddie Murphy’s “Raw” -- at the tender age of 10.

“I must have watched that special a hundred times,” said Iglesias. “At a school talent show I was mimicking Eddie Murphy but did it without the cussing. That’s when I became a comic.”

Iglesias is one of those rare comedians that got into the business because of his passion for comedy, not as a gateway to acting, or movies or TV (although he does those things, too). His

commitment shows in every set, and in the way he connects with his legions of devoted fans. Iglesias is constantly on Twitter, tweeting back to his half-a-million followers personally.

“I run all of my social networks. Usually famous people have other people who run things for them,” he said. “I’m on Twitter eight hours a day. I’m addicted to it.

“If you get a reply from me on social media, it’s really from me!”

The Paramount was a terrific show for Iglesias. “It was a lot of fun. The crowd was fantastic,” he said. “The Paramount was recently renovated and it was really nice. We had a great party underneath the theater, which had a full-blown restaurant and bar. It was really memorable.”

Next up for Fluffy Guy is a voiceover gig in the new movie, “Disney’s Planes,” in theaters August 9, 2013. “Disney’s Planes” is an action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure featuring Dusty (voice of Dane Cook), a plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. He’s starring alongside comedian Dane Cook, Val Kilmer, Brad Garrett and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. “’Planes’ is part of the world of the movie ‘Cars,’ but this is ‘Cars’ in the sky,” he said. “I play Zed and Ned, who are basically the henchmen for the bad guy in the movie.”

“Doing voiceovers for movies is cool,” he said. “And for ‘Planes’ they gave me an omelet, which was really cool.”

You can also catch Iglesias in the movie “Magic Mike” with Channing Tatum on HBO, on Comedy Central’s “Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution” which will start taping season 3 in 2013, and his DVD “Aloha Fluffy.”

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personal training • bonne marcus

As the temperatures begin rising, consider taking your workouts into the pool. It’s a great way to add variety to your exercise routine, stay cool and good news, you don’t even have to know how to swim to get the benefits. (You may want to work with a partner who can…just in case.)

No Excuses.

Because they are easy on your joints everyone can benefit from water workouts. Pregnant women, the overweight and those recovering from injuries have no excuses, and elite athletes have a great way to cross train.

Swimming laps is one of the best things you can do to strengthen your heart and lungs. If you’re a decent swimmer and enjoy lap swims, keep up the good work. If however, swimming is not your thing, you can still get an effective workout in the pool.

There are things you’ll need, including a pool noodle, a kickboard, styrofoam dumbbells and a beach ball. With so many ways to use them, you’ll get a workout that you won’t believe.

The Workout Walk into the pool until the water is between your chest and waist and warm up with simple knee lifts and leg curls. Next, cardio; ideas include walking, jogging, cross-country ski, side-shuffle, high knee run, can-can kicks, jumping jacks, ballet jumps and more. Sequence these moves in any combination that makes you happy. First, try these moves in place and then travel them across the length of the pool. Use your arms to add intensity. Try the dumbbells while your legs cross-country ski or do jumping jacks. Make sure to keep the weights under water. To add intensity and firm the chest, back and triceps jog the length of the pool holding the ends of a noodle. First push and pull the water “out of the way” and then place your hands in the middle of the noodle holding it under water pushing down repeatedly.

Incorporate some great strength training moves in between cardio drills for a total body workout. One of my favorite moves in (and out) of the pool is the push-up; only it’s much easier in the water. Facing the wall with your hands on the side, push yourself straight up out of the water and then slowly lower yourself down. Start with 15 and work up to 50. Next, get your dumbbells and while standing in a split stance perform chest flyes, rows, and lateral presses performing as many as

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possible. Standing with your feet slightly apart, holding a dumbbell in both hands below the water with your arms extended, you can twist and “draw” figure eights to tighten and trim your waist.

The aqua noodle is a great tool for sculpting a bikini bottom. Hold the side of the pool for balance and place your foot directly in the middle of the noodle holding it under water. Allow your knee to rise almost to the surface and then push down. To target the inner thigh, turn toward the edge of the pool and while the noodle is under water lift leg to side and lower. This is harder than it sounds, but oh, so effective.

No need for crunches.

Try treading water with your legs extended in a “pike” position trying to keep your toes above the surface of the water. Next, place the noodle behind your back, under your arms, allowing you to float, and “tuck” your knees to your chest to work your abs. A more fun way to work your abs is called the roll. Start by hugging a beach ball to your chest, floating on your back with your legs extended and feet together. Roll toward left and over top of ball using entire body to make a full revolution, returning to start. Do as many as you can. Be patient and have fun. Don’t forget to do some simple stretches at the end of your workout and stay hydrated.

Need more ideas? Check out Youtube. Better yet, call me at 516 456 4033 for a private class.

A sought-after fitness expert, Bonne Marcus is a columnist for Village Connection Magazine, the author of The Complete Bride’s Workout Guide, New Page Books and The Road Warrior Workout, Hatherleigh Press. She has written/contributed to many national bridal magazines including Modern Bride, Bride’s, Bridal Guide, In Style Weddings, and Manhattan Bride. Bonne has also written and/or contributed to over forty national publications including Self, Shape, Marie Claire, Family Circle, and Fitness magazines. Bonne has appeared on both local and national television including ABC Evening News, Inside Edition, Extra, News12 Long Island, Crunch Fitness (ESPN) and Fox Morning News

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kathy taftii • fitness

One of the biggest problems I see with people not losing weight and achieving the fit healthy body that they want is that they have no accountability. I shouldn’t say “no” accountability, but often the only one they have to be accountable to is themselves. Unfortunately, that is not always enough.

I keep myself accountable for training for the upcoming NYC marathon by running with my friend and running partner, Hope. It helps tremendously to have a workout partner or a trainer that you have to answer too.

To achieve your fitness goal, the first thing you should do is actually set a goal.

Either a weight loss goal or a physical goal, like running a 5k, or both! Then figure out your plan of how you are going to achieve this goal. What will you do to get there?

What things could get in your way of achieving your goal? The next step is to find a friend or family member, or hire a trainer, to help you stay on track. If you have an appointment with your trainer or your workout partner, you are more likely to keep it and stick with your fitness plan.

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feeling like going out to happy hour at the local pub with friends instead of running HOW WILL I OVERCOME ROAD BLOCKS? I will tell myself all the reasons why I want to do the marathon and all of the people counting on me (I’m running on team Autism Speaks) especially Hope, my running partner.

If you work hard, anything is possible but if you have the support from someone who can be a friend , mentor and coach it makes it a lot easier.

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health & wellness • jen elyse feldman

Water Guidelines For Winners According to Derek Zoolander, “Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty.” Zoolander wasn’t a descendent of Einstein or the Vilna Gaon, like me, but he knew the key to supermodel beauty: water. Water provides us with a myriad of benefits including supple skin, hangover prevention, enhanced clarity and mood, and relief from allergy symptoms.

One of the first weight loss tips I give to my clients is to drink at least 6 ounces of water immediately upon waking. When I wake up, I grab a 28-ounce Blender Bottle, fill it with water, one teaspoon Phresh Greens powder, two frozen cubes of wheatgrass juice, and one of my ginger/lemon ice cubes (blended mixture of ginger and lemon frozen in ice cube trays). I begin drinking this before I put in my contacts, and I usually bring it into the shower with me. I drink this on an empty stomach or after an apple cider vinegar shot and wait 30-60 minutes before eating.

This might seem a little intense, but it makes me feel fantastic!

If you’re a little less gung ho, Plain Jane water will suffice. During this hour of water consumption without solid food, my body can continue detoxifyng while receiving much-needed hydration that it is literally thirsting for. After a long night of dehydrating sleep, the body’s water stores must be replenished. We can lose a full pound of water while sleeping, just through the respiration process! Drinking water immediately rehydrates the colon, allowing toxic sludge to be excreted. Ideally, a bowel movement should occur within one hour of waking. Drinking plain water will help the elimination process, but the concoction mentioned above will move things along a bit more quickly while allowing for a more thorough detox process.

Aside from hydrating the colon, water consumption rehydrates the brain. One reason why we are foggy-minded in the morning is because our brains are slightly dehydrated, and our blood is coagulated. After drinking, the water is absorbed through the digestive system, blood becomes thinner and more mobile, and blood delivers nutrients to the brain. Voila! For increased energy and clarity, stimulate the brain through water consumption. Try this before ingesting coffee, tea, or another stimulant. After proper morning hydration, many people feel the need for less stimulants. I advise no food consumption for 30 to 60 minutes during this postwakeup water-drinking process because eating food switches the body from detox mode to digestion mode. In other words, the body stops detoxing and starts digesting, once food is introduced. Allow for an hour of detox and rehydration for optimal energy, disease prevention, pain symptom relief, and weight loss.

Rehydrating early in the morning helps to control hunger.

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If you feel hungry less than one and a half hours after your last meal, you are likely thirsty (unless your diet is incompatible with your physiology). Sip at least 3 ounces, wait 20 minutes, then ask yourself again, “Am I hungry or thirsty?”

During intense exercise, it’s a good idea to drink two to five ounces of water, every 15 minutes. In dry or hot climates, more water will be needed.

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seniors • nick radesca

Do Not Call PLEASE!

Last year while I was on the telephone with my elderly aunt in Kansas, telemarketers interrupted her three times. “Excuse me Nick, there’s someone on my other line again.” She then complained, saying telemarketers call her all day long – often disturbing a meal or nap.

Ever since I went on the National Do Not Call Registry, calls from most telemarketers have stopped, which is what my aunt needed. I also knew that I could do it quickly for her from my computer, so I told her not to worry. “I’ll take care of it.”

Going onto the government’s Do Not Call website at www. donotcall.gov, I selected the “Register A Phone Number” tab, entered her phone number, my email address twice and clicked ‘Submit.”

Per instructions, I then checked my email inbox for a message from Register. I opened the email and clicked the link to complete the registration. That’s it. Done!

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When I spoke to my aunt again, she was thrilled. Most of the telemarketer calls had stopped, but not all and she wanted to know why. I told her that the law permits calls from political organizations, charities, and telephone surveyors. In addition, calls are permitted from companies with which she has an existing business relationship, but if she asked such a company to place her number on its own do-not-call list, it must honor the request.

So if telemarketers are annoying you, do yourself a favor and either put yourself on the National Do Not Call Registry or have someone do it for you. Today!

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Detail, detail, detail…that is one of the key ingredients when it comes down to capturing that perfect close up shot that will captivate your viewers as well as yourself.

Since one of my favorite hobbies is taking pictures, especially nature shots, I often think about what is unique about the subject that caught my eye in the first place. Many times it may be the breathtaking view, but often times it may just be a smaller part of the whole scene. Often times it is the detail of a subject that can

turn out to be one of your best shots. For example, there may be a colorful or special shaped leaf on a tree where you want to show off some interesting detail. Perhaps the bark has a unique texture or color that really highlights the character of the tree.

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be to just take a picture of the entire meadow. That is fine when it comes to scenery shots, however, if you now reduce the scene down further and focus on an individual flower pattern within that meadow, you can create some amazing close ups. Developing an awareness to the details and finding the right moment to click is why photography is both challenging and exciting. Look for those opportunities where you can grab the camera and be ready.

I recently went out after a rainstorm, when the sun started to come back out, and I saw a perfect rainbow. I did not have my camera with me and was really disappointed. I got home 10 minutes later and the rainbow was practically gone. It was a missed opportunity for that “perfect shot”. I usually bring my camera with me, even if I go for a short walk, because I never know what I will encounter that may be just that photo I’ve been waiting for. Digital cameras and cell phone cameras can produce some great quality photos these days.

I’m sure all new parents can relate to wanting to take that perfect shot of their baby that they can cherish forever. If you have a passion for photography then you know that not having your camera is like not having your right arm. It almost becomes a part of you. Wherever you go you are always looking for that picture that will perhaps be worth framing, giving as a gift or just sharing with others to enjoy. The details and patterns that you find in nature are endless. You can bring to life a moment in time that may be just a memory but can now live on whenever it is viewed. Remember to always be ready for the rainbow!

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Although commonly associated with the post-American Civil War era, the Mason–Dixon line (or Mason's and Dixon's line) was actually the resolution of a border dispute between British colonies in Colonial America that was surveyed by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon between 1763 and 1767. In popular references, the Mason–Dixon line symbolizes a cultural divide between Northeastern (Yankee) and the Southern (Dixie) regions of the United States. The North meets the South again today, but this time it’s not at the Mason-Dixon Line.

The encounters take place in the backyards of hometown America where bastions of the authentic, southern barbeque hold the line and face-off with time-honored Yankee grillers; each group bringing to the table their own adaptations of classic cultural cooking that turns to the hottest craze in outdoor patio cooking for optimum results: smoker-style barbequing.

In the world of outdoor cookery, a smoker is a cooking appliance that can maintain low temperatures for extended periods of time while producing smoke and holding it around the meat for absorption. A worthy smoker does all this efficiently and more while also providing the space necessary to produce the amount of barbequed food needed. Gaining popularity is a smoker that is fueled by real wood

pellets to achieve the unmistakable smoky flavor preferred in this kind of cooking.

You might ask: “Do I need a traditional grill and a smoker to assure a comprehensive outdoor kitchen design?” The answer, until now, was maybe.

Gas grills are designed to pump heat through the cooking chamber, allowing them to reach high temperatures by brute force. Because of the high airflow in most gas grills, gas grills are not good at capturing smoke and can cause foods to dry out over long periods of cooking time. As a result, gas grills do not make good smokers. However, the authentic Smokin Brothers® brand wood pellet BBQ Smoker & Grill is an all-In-one appliance with convenience as its key component. This smoker and grill also provides plenty of room for the main course as well as a number of side dishes to be cooked at the same. All this with the ease of a gas grill.

Outdoor cooking connoisseurs, north and south, will find peace in knowing that with a Smokin Brothers® Brand Wood Pellet BBQ Smoker & Grill they can prepare everything from succulent North Atlantic salmon to a rack of genuine Memphis-style pork ribs with less work and more down-home fun. The electronic auger automatically feeds the pellets to control the cooking temperature without having someone on-hand to stoke the fire or shuffle around the coals and embers — a necessary chore with conventional wood- and charcoalburning smokers. The smoker heats up to 300 degrees in only ten minutes without natural gas, liquid propane or charcoal briquettes.

A digital thermostat control ensures optimum performance while a center smoke exhaust contributes to even cooking.

Much of the authentic barbecue flavor is derived from the type of wood that is used and is often combined with seasonings (rubs) and sauces.

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playing it safe • david tuohy

hurricane sandy

Unlike most natural disasters, there often is at least some early warning before a hurricane - sometimes hours or even a few days.

It's important to take advantage of that time to consider your options, review your safety plans and make preparations. With Hurricane Season here, below are a few things to consider. First and foremost, it is important to carefully monitor local weather reports and follow all advisories from local authorities about precautions and evacuation. Then, as time permits, to ensure your safety and the safety of your family and property, be sure to follow these preparation tips.

People and Pets • Create an evacuation plan. Map the safest areas and routes through which to evacuate your home. Identify multiple emergency transit routes in all directions and a primary and a secondary meeting location. Know where your nearest evacuation shelters are located.

• Prepare an easily transportable emergency kit.

• Identify an out-of-area contact. Designate a friend or a family member in another state who can act as a communication traffic manager, and make sure that person has your updated contact list (children's schools, doctors' offices, employer, etc.).

• Educate your family. Make sure that everyone in your family can identify hurricane warnings and understands what to do when warnings are given.

• Ensure that drinkable water is available. Fill up bathtubs and sinks.

• Fill up the gas tank in case you need to evacuate.

• Know where and how family pets will be cared for.

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Property • Make your home hurricane-ready. Install hurricane shutters, prune your trees and secure loose roof shingles or tiles.

• Secure, close and lock all doors and windows. Close all curtains and drapes for protection against shattered glass.

Possessions • Protect documentation. Make copies of all important documents (passport, driver's license, birth certificate, financial documentation, auto registration and license, property deeds, will, etc.) and keep copies with an out-of-area contact.

• Create a home inventory on your Smartphone or iPad with the Allstate Digital Locker App. This App is a flexible and easy to use application that lets you create an inventory of your items which can be stored right in your pocket. Organize your personal property by room, category or in item lists. This will be helpful in identifying missing or damaged items and will make filing your insurance claim much easier if necessary.

• Turn off all electronics. Make sure that circuit breakers are turned off and all home electronics are unplugged to prevent damage from power surges.

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village bu$ine$$ ba$ics • professor jack mandel, mba

How to Plan and Promote a New Business Venture Part II Mark Twain said that being successful requires "10 percent inspiration and 90 percent perspiration." While it is true that hard work increases the likelihood of success, no amount of sweat can save a business that has no customers.

There's no secret to business success: Its planning. One of the primary reasons many businesses don't make it is because the owners are so enthralled with the idea of becoming entrepreneurs that they do not properly research the ideas. They find out too late that there is no demand for what they are offering, or they are in the wrong location, or they don't know who their target market is and maybe they should have never opened the doors of their business in the first place. Only through many hours of careful planning and research can entrepreneurs increase their prospects for business success.

All entrepreneurs should know the value of a sound business plan.

And that information-gathering process should include performing a feasibility study. The primary question that must be answered through your feasibility study is this: Will your product or service be fulfilling a real need? Too often businesses do not succeed because someone tries to "sell ice cubes to the Eskimos." The "expected" demand for the product or service turns out not to be there.

One important aspect of "satisfying a need" is that you must do what you do well enough to make a living. There may be some need for your product in the marketplace, but if you have to sell 100 million of them just to break even, you're going to have a problem. Your start-up costs and daily operating expenses must be estimated before figuring your break-even point. Anyone who is already in business will tell you it always costs more to open and run a business than originally estimated, so you must be completely realistic in projecting costs.

A vital aspect of determining demand is learning the extent of the competition. Is learning the extent of the competition. Is the area already saturated with other businesses like the one you are investigating? If so, is there enough demand in the area for you and your competition, or can you do it better or cheaper (or differently) than they can?

All these facets or demands must be thoroughly analyzed before starting in a business. Many individuals are so eager to open their doors that they'll gamble thousands of dollars on a whim rather than spend some time and money studying the "real possibilities" of their venture.

All too often they open their doors before performing any of the following steps of feasibility research: I. QUESTIONING FRIENDS & RELATIVES Friends, relatives neighbors can provide you with valuable free advice. Often they can offer a wide variety of ideas and opinions about your possible venture, and as a bonus, they are genuinely interested in your future. Listen to them and push hard for their honest and open opinions (relatives and friends may be inclined to spare your feelings).

Stop and re-evaluate your idea in light of the reactions and new input you receive.

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II. PRELIMINARY RESEARCH Now it's time to hit the books - the reading and research phase.

The first place to turn is your local library. There is a lot of business information available, but you must be willing to put in the hours required to find and study it.

Another valuable source of information is the Small Business Administration, which provides helpful pamphlets and experienced advice through the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE).

These retired business people are quite capable and eager to help future entrepreneurs research and plan their small businesses.

You CAN successfully start your own business. Just make sure you start with the right expectation and information. The best way to make sure you are on the track is through performing research and careful evaluation.

Professor Jack K. Mandel is a Professor of Marketing at Nassau Community College in Garden City, New York. Prof. Mandel is the recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Teacher Award conferred by the NYS Association of Two-Year Colleges. He does consulting work in advertising and brochure development and can be reached via email at: jkmjjjjj@yahoo.com

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Planning a vacation this summer? Why not take a haunted trip to Montauk? All sorts of stories abound from haunted resorts to haunted lighthouses; from Big Foot to time travel and the alleged “Montauk Monster” which washed ashore in the summer of 2008.

Inhabited by Native American Indians more than 3,000 years ago, the land was called Montauket, meaning “hilly country.” The tribe was known as the Montauks, and the Indians were called the Montauketts. They lived in peace with the white men, but they were almost constantly at war with more aggressive tribes from New England. In 1653, the Narragansetts waged a surprise attack which nearly destroyed the Montauketts The ambush took place at the foot of the present-day Montauk Manor. Because of the terrible losses inflicted on the Montauketts, the area became known as “Massacre Valley.” Fort Hill Cemetery, named after the Indian fort, is part of this area. Many Indians are buried there in unmarked graves.

The Montauketts weren’t the only ones who died there. During the late 1890’s many of Teddy Roosevelt’s soldiers came down with yellow fever, and struggled to climb the steep hill. It is said that over 300 men died en route, and the soldiers were temporarily buried above Indian remains.

In 1925 it was multimillionaire industrialist Carl Fisher’s dream to create a magnificent English Tudor-style “castle on the hill.”

The 200-room luxury resort hotel known as the Montauk Manor

officially opened in 1927, and was built over the sacred land.

Throughout the years, many people visiting the Manor have claimed to see an Indian chief in full headdress wandering the floors. Strange banging sounds have been heard coming from a fourth floor room when no one was there. Another story involving a cleaning lady states that the woman was cleaning the men’s sauna downstairs when she heard the door slam. That noise was followed by a baby’s cry. Terrified, she ran to the management and said she would never work there alone again.

Although it is believed the Indian chief has moved on, I’ve gotten a number of orb photos at the Manor, and on one foggy and quiet night I heard Indian drumbeats when no one was around.

Next door at the cemetery, a nine-year-old girl claimed to have seen an American Indian in full headdress “perched on top of the hill.”

Before she could show anyone, the man was gone.

Six-time, award winning author Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, best known for her Ghosts of Long Island books, has been featured in a number of publications, and has appeared on radio and television. She is the co-host of the blogtalk radio show, “The Kerriann & Joe Show – Spirit Connection.” Her debut novel, The Medal, a work of inspirational fiction is her latest book.

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inspirational leaders • hillary call

Lenny Cafarelli was on the job as new General Manager of Lexus of Massapequa only a week when he received a stellar review from a customer on dealerrater.com, a top Website that rates the performance of dealers across the country. That’s no surprise to colleagues at Lexus, where Cafarelli took the helm in July, as many knew him well from his recent position at Huntington Toyota.

Cafarelli’s reputation for driving excellent customer service is felt throughout Lexus of Massapequa, where every team member in the dealership is focused on providing that stellar service. “I tell my staff that we can’t just say we provide good customer service or that we treat people like family. We have to define our difference by putting words into action.”

Cafarelli, who has been in the business for more than 30 years, instituted a Customer Bill of Rights, a declaration of the kind of great customer service guests can expect when they visit. Posted in the showroom for visitors to reference and as a reminder to staff, the Customer Bill of Rights promises guests that they will be treated with the respect and enthusiasm they deserve, in a comfortable buying atmosphere.

“Every customer is important to us,” said Cafarelli. “We recognize that our customers shop for a car only a few times in their life. We’re proud to be with them on that journey, and we want to share in the enthusiasm of buying a new or used car.”

A Wantagh native, Cafarelli has always focused on reaching out to the community. While at Huntington Toyota, Cafarelli spearheaded an initiative to donate $10,000 to Huntington Hospital

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for new cancer screening equipment. At Lexus, Cafarelli has already announced a creative writing “Pursuit of Potential” contest for Nassau and Suffolk middle school and high school students, faculty and administrators. Entries will be accepted through August and September. The grand prizewinning entry will earn $5,000 for their school with more cash prizes being announced at the launch of the contest August 1.

“We want to build longterm relationships with our customers,” said Cafarelli, who sees Lexus as an extension of the community.

Looking head, Lexus of Massapequa will soon be moving to a brand new state-of-the-art facility at 2100 Broadhollow Rd, Rt. 110 in Farmingdale.

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