Village Connection - October 2012

Huntington Township

From Shore to Shore

Fall Into Style

NYC Fashion Week With John and Adriana Vater

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Contents

October 2012

Village Connection 10 Beauty - Fashion Week NYC 12 Happily Ever After 14 Fashion

LIVE Page 34

17 Seniors 18 Wellness 20 Fitness 25 Feature: Author Kerriann Flanagan Brosky 26 The Village Tech-a-holic 28 Real Estate 31 Feature: Huntington From Shore to Shore 32 Northport History 34 Outdoor Living

LIVE Magazine 6 Live at the Paramount 8 Art Galleries and Museums 10 Local Exposure 19 Feature: Phil Antonucci 15 Feature: Fall Festival

36 Playing it Safe 38 Backyard & Beyond 40 Designer Look

24 Events Calendar 26 Feature: Breast Cancer Awareness 29 Car of the Month

42 Local Kids

30 Long Island Comedy Tweets 31 Beer 32 Astrology 34 Feature: Oktoberfest 37 Eye on the Arts

NYC Fashion Week Page 10

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From the Publisher Fall is always an exciting time of year here at the Village Connection. This year, in addition to our usual activity, we have been making changes to increase our exposure tenfold, only adding to our enthusiasm about the change in seasons.

In an effort to expand our reach and become even more involved across Long Island, September marked our first year as a sponsor of the Long Island Family Fun Festival at Tanner Park in Copiague. We had a great time hosting the Hot Talent Show with WALK 97.5 and IdolMaker USA. We've got some talented young people here on Long Island! This month will also be our 8th year hosting the Village Connection Carnival Stage at the Long Island Fall Festival at Heckscher Park in Huntington, and it's our first year as media sponsor of The Sons of Italy Long Island Columbus Day Parade in Huntington. This years Grand Marshals are Bernadette Castro, and USMC Captain James Byler, Afghanistan Wounded Warrior. We will all be honoring our wounded warriors so please come out and show your support. Watch for us in the parade as we wave from our Mercedes convertible, sponsored

by Mercedes Benz of Huntington.

In this issue you will read some local history about the old Huntington which extended south to what is now Babylon. We have decided to expand our distribution to once again reunite the north and south shores, as we include Babylon Township to our growing network. As we expand our sponsorships and readership even further, we ask that you continue to support us and help us grow to bring you the best possible Village Connection we can! Great, new things are happening every day!

Also in this issue, we pay tribute to Phil Antonucci, a great musician, a greater friend and an incredible father and husband. He will be missed by many, but as the words say in a song he sang a million times, “It's only the beginning.” Plans are in the works to establish a fund in Phil’s name to help Huntington High School students pursue their musical quests in his name. Please join us as we honor him on the Harry Chapin Rainbow Stage at this year’s Fall Festival (October 7th, 6:45pm)

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Fall style is lush and exotic, and all about individuality. Technology has created a global beat that brings us all together, merging cultures.

Fashion and beauty reflect this trend, and emphasize a respect of our personal take on the world and where we stand within it.

Hair is thicker, in either a sleek, sophisticated silhouette or embracing its natural texture and waves. Fuller look-at-me styles don’t shy away from a little attitude; hair is higher at the crown for more altitude. In general, while a middle part is always in style, this season the deep side part makes a big comeback. Bangs are longer, more rock-and-roll yet with delicate, ladylike fringes.

Makeup compliments with jewel-tone shades for the eyes – which are the dominant feature this season with strong cat-shaped contouring – and natural peach or just-pricked berry lips and cheeks.

Hair color is a rich symphony of fall tones all in the same family, with warm shades peeking out from underneath layers. Also key for the season are graduated transitions from dark at the crown to lighter ends. Brunettes start with a cocoa blend melting to a deep caramel. Blondes go sheerer (never bleachy), strawberry highlights and golden coppers inform this graduated lightness for redheads.

We’re back from Fashion Week NYC with the latest trends in next season’s fashion and beauty. Enjoy our style report – here first in Village Connection!

See you on the runway!

Carlos Miele (c) John S. Vater

Adriana Vater is the Creative Director and co-founder of Spa Adriana at 266 Main Street in Huntington Village. Visit her website, spaadriana.com or call 631-351-1555.

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happily ever after • dr. janine h. burns

Wedding Tip #15: Effective Communication through Active Listening”

“Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force” Karl Menninger Have you ever been involved in a conversation with your fiance’ when you suddenly realized you weren’t really paying close attention?

You realized your mind was wandering. Perhaps you were distracted by your environment or maybe you were mentally planning your response to the conversation.

There can be a big difference between what your fiance’ (or anyone) says to you and what you hear them say. “Active Listening” is where you consciously make an effort to both hear the words of another and the message behind them. The benefit of developing “Active Listening” skills is that you will reduce conflicts; improve your capacity to bargain or negotiate; better your ability to persuade or influence others; strengthen cooperation; increase your overall productivity.

Here are some tips to enhance your listening skills: 1) Pay Attention: Be fully present during your conversation. Keep good eye contact with your fiance’ (or the speaker). If you feel distracted, try silently repeating word for word what the other person is saying to you.

2) Acknowledgment: Tilt your head or nod to indicate you are listening. Use facial gestures and make sure your posture is open – no standing with your arms folded across your chest. Saying "um huh” or “wow” or “whoa" or “yes” is also effective. You aren't necessarily agreeing with the other person, you are merely indicating that you are listening. Also, as you consciously utilize these acknowledgments they will assist you in keeping your mind from wandering.

3) Response: Occasionally asking a question or making a brief comment will encourage another to continue speaking. It furthermore communicates that you also understand what they are talking about.

4) Paraphrase: You can reflect what another is saying with statements such as: “Sounds like you are saying…” and “What I heard you say was…” and “Is this what you meant…” or “What do you mean when you say…” or "I may not be understanding you correctly, and I find myself taking what you said personally.”

5) Respect: Let one person speak at a time. Don’t interrupt. Assert any opinions with consideration and respect.

It takes practice, attention and concentration to be an “Active Listener.” You will find it well worth the effort because the benefits are enormous in improving all your relationships and especially with your fiance’.

Enjoy the process of getting married!

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fashion • adriene passannante

Transitional Fall Fashion As the summer transitions into the winter, the challenge for many women is what to wear during the short fall season. We’re not quite ready to give up the carefree styles of summer, and not looking forward to all the bulky winterwear either. The key to a fashionable autumn is learning how to rework and integrate both your summer and winter wardrobe.

The first days of fall brings the crisp cool air that makes you want to reach for light yet cozy layers. It’s time to add blazers and denim jackets to your everyday wear. This seasons hottest blazers are plaids (think girly menswear) and solids in rich jewel shades of indigo, auburn, wine and moss. 90's denim made a huge comeback this year. Acid wash and dyed denim jackets and skinny jeans are super hot right now and are fun transitional pieces.

Multi-textured layering is also trending this time of year. Pile on the sweaters, button downs, tanks, flannels and thermals. Lightweight jackets, vests, and scarves over sheer tops and dresses create an eclectic bohemian style. Fall's best sweater options are short sleeve, mesh or open weave slouchy styles and lightweight cardigans and ponchos.

Wear them over everything, alone or belted.

Extending the life of your favorite summer dress or skirt simply needs the addition of tights. Solids are always safe, but there are so many great styles out there, including patterned, knits and even ombre! Tights can also be worn with shorts, and paired with your favorite boots they will easily bring you right into winter.

Speaking of boots, they are the number one must have accessory to add to your fall wardrobe. And this year, anything goes. Short ankle boots, chunky vintage Zodiacs and Fryes, motorcycle, even over the knee. There is a style and heel height for any desired look. Shades of black, brown, grey and vivid hues like fuchsia, purple and orange, with leather being the most popular material (though there are some very chic vegan leather options on the market as well) Boots look equally fashionable worn with jeans, skirts or dresses.

So get warm and cozy and ease into this season beautifully. The temperature may be getting cooler, but nothing’s hotter than falls fashion trends!

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USA TODAY recently printed a chart showing the ancestry most commonly claimed by Americans per the 2010 Census American Community Survey. It disclosed that with a total U.S. population of 309 million people, Americans Suffolk Nassau of German ancestry represent 16%, Black or African American 13%, Irish 11%, Mexican 11% and County County English 8%. (6% are of Italian descent). I wondered how that compared with Long Island so I quizzed Wikipedia and pieced together this imperfect chart: Population 1.5 Mil 1.3 Mil When you think about it, each area of the USA is a tossed salad of ethnic groups of varying Ancestry: proportions whose distinct characteristics and accents give an area a special flavor all its own. This Italian 30% 23% became apparent when my wife and I moved from Long Island to San Diego where we lived for 15 Irish 24% 14% years. While San Diego is a wonderful place with its own mix of great people, it never became home.

German 18% 7% (Consider nonstop mimicking of our New York accent by well-meaning strangers). We always felt out Hispanic 17% 15% of place and making matters worse we longed for the company of our family who all lived back East.

African 7% 11% Since relocating back to Long Island, we find that we miss a lot about San Diego and always Asian 3% 8% look forward to visiting our friends there (most are ex-New Yorkers), but we have no regrets about returning to L.I. While settling in, something uniquely Long Island occurred - a handyman hearing our last name asked, “You Italian?” This would never ever happen in San Diego. My wife and I smiled to each other knowing we were home.

Nick Radesca is a volunteer at SeniorNet FSL, a not-for-profit learning center dedicated to training seniors in computer technology (seniornethuntington.org). He can be reached at 631-427-3700, x268 or nick2p@yahoo.com.

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wellness • dr. stephen atkins

End Digestive Woes Leo (which is not his real name, of course) appeared in my office last year, concerned because the holidays had barely begun and he was already experiencing heartburn. Leo was taking over-thecounter antacids. Since they no longer appeared to be working, he wondered if I could give him a stronger prescription version.

I assured him that there were more powerful drugs available, but they were not the answer. You see, tests showed that Leo’s heartburn was not caused by too much acid, but too little, something very common in people with digestive woes. The pharmaceutical industry has repeated the “indigestion is caused by too much acid” myth so many times that it’s difficult for people to grasp that many times the problem is actually the opposite.

Some Facts About Stomach Acid Stomach acid is an absolute necessity for proper digestion. Without it, your body cannot extract important amino acids, vitamins, and minerals from food.

So, minimizing stomach acid production robs you of essential nutrients. That doesn’t sound like a good idea to me.

Furthermore, without stomach acid, you can’t produce the all-important hormones that are involved in bodily functions. Even worse, nasty bacteria can run rampant in the body if there’s insufficient stomach acid to eliminate them.

Here’s an example of how acidreducing drugs can backfire: a recent study looked at records from more than 800 hospitalized, critically ill patients on breathing machines. These patients are often given acid-reducing drugs to prevent stress ulcers from developing during treatment. But those drugs resulted in a whopping 300 percent increase in patients developing pneumonia. Why? Because there wasn’t enough stomach acid to kill dangerous bacteria.

But that’s not the only problem with antacids. Chronically low levels of stomach acid have been linked to serious ailments, including heart disease, osteoporosis, asthma, allergies, infections, skin problems, depression, parasites, and immune disorders including type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Plus, antacids and acid suppressors have some uncomfortable side effects, such as diarrhea, skin reactions, and headaches.

And, if that’s not frightening enough, there’s more bad news.

Maybe you’ve heard of proton pump inhibitors, like Prilosec. These are powerful drugs that protect the stomach from damage caused by other drugs known as NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), like ibuprofen and aspirin, by reducing stomach acid. New research shows that proton pump inhibitors not only interfere with stomach acid production; they also kill off a significant number of “probiotics,” the good intestinal bacteria that help keep us healthy.

The end result is that the stomach is protected from NSAIDs, but damage now occurs in the small intestine, where it’s harder to treat.

This is what I consider the true cost of prescription medication: bodily harm that patients are seldom aware of until later in their treatment.

As I discussed these points with Leo, he kept nodding politely. But, clearly, he was not convinced. So, I asked him if he was willing to take part in an experiment, and he agreed. For the next month, I wanted him to follow my advice — ease off the antacids, make a few changes to his diet and eating habits, and try some supplements, including one that surprised Leo (and may surprise you, too). I asked him to call in at the end of the month and tell me how he was doing.

“Okay, I’ll give it a shot,” he said.

“But how do you know I’m not going to cheat or go to another doctor and get a prescription?”

“That’s completely up to you, Leo,” I replied. “But I like to think of my patients as partners. We can work on this together and give your body a chance to heal. Or you can keep taking stronger and stronger drugs that don’t cure the condition and maybe even make it worse. That’s your choice. And I think you’ll choose wisely and work with me.”

“You talked me into it. But only for one month,” he said. “If I’m not better, you’ll give me real medicine, right?”

I had to smile at the “real medicine” remark, because having gone through this scenario many times, I was confident of the outcome and it would not involve prescription medication. Our bodies are designed to heal and, as long as we support them while they do that, the results can be amazing.

Dr. Stephen Atkins, PhD is the owner of Atkins Wellness Solutions, Nutritional Consultants located at 75 Prospect Street, Suite 114 in Huntington. Visit his website at atkinswellness.com or call 631-470-2499.

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fitness • kathleen tafti

DIETING! I work with a lot of people who have struggled their entire life to lose body fat. They lose and then regain it or just struggle to lose it in the first place. Part of the problem is that there are a million diets on the market. Please, I am begging you all to STOP DIETING!!!!!

The key to getting your metabolism to burn fat like a furnace is to feed it. You must feed your metabolism!

Here is a great analogy of what your metabolism does when you don’t feed it: Let’s say you had a half gallon of milk to last you one month.

Now, you use milk in your cereal and in your coffee and to cook with.

If milk was the most important ingredient in your fridge, what would you do if you knew you couldn’t get more milk for a month or more? You would CONSERVE your milk right? You would use less milk to make it last longer. Well, this is exactly what your body does when you don’t feed it. For example, you go to bed at 10 pm. You wake up at 7 am. That is 9 hours without eating. Your metabolism (which is just hormones that work to burn calories and provide energy to your muscles and organs) is looking for food to use as energy. But, you don’t feed it until say 10 am. So at 7 am your

metabolism starts to slow down and burn calories slower and it saves body fat so you will have it for energy later on when you really need it. Your metabolism doesn’t know when you are going to feed it, so it keeps slowing down until you give it food.

Now, if you don’t eat for 5 plus hours and your metabolism slows down, and then you feed it a lot of food, even if you are under your daily calorie requirement, your body doesn’t know when you will feed it again so it will save those calories because it thinks you are going to wait another 5, 6 or 7 hours without feeding it.

So what is the answer? Eat within one hour of waking up. Eat something even if it’s just a banana or toast.

Continue to eat small meals every 4 hours throughout the day.

Your metabolism will speed up because it knows you will give it food when it needs it and it will continue to burn faster and more efficiently. The other benefit is you will be feeding yourself before you get really hungry and it will be easier to make healthy choices and use portion control.

So fire up your metabolism now!!

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Ghosts of Long Island author Kerriann Flanagan Brosky's first novel to debut at Book Revue Kerriann Flanagan Brosky has long been known for her riveting and often spine-tingling tales of paranormal goings-on across our region. Her fans are in for a thrill this month as the Ghosts of Long Island author launches her debut novel at the popular way station for celebrity authors - Huntington’s Book Revue.

The longtime Huntington resident and author of five previous books of non-fiction, including Huntington’s Past Revisited and Ghosts of Long Island, Volumes I and II, said that she has long nurtured a desire to write fiction. Her book, The Medal, loosely based on her own experiences, showcases her gift for intertwining fiction with historical fact. There is also a local draw in that the book is set in the charming seaside village of Northport, and yes, there are those tantalizing supernatural elements that have made her previous books so popular.

As the story unfolds, readers are introduced to 21-year-old

Bethany Fitzgerald, a recent culinary school graduate who has her sights set on a posh job at a Manhattan bakery. When fate intervenes and her mother is tragically killed in an accident, Bethany must move back home to care for her father who is afflicted with multiple sclerosis. She opens her own bakery.

As demands of her life become overwhelming, Bethany suffers a crisis of faith. Then a mysterious stranger enters her life.

This character, Jimmy, who appears as if he “walked off the set of The Godfather,” teaches her about Padre Pio, the legendary priest who was canonized as a saint in 2002 because of the miracles that he has performed, and continues to perform for the faithful, although he died in 1968. When Jimmy gifts Bethany with a medal that contains a saintly relic, the plot is propelled towards its startling conclusion.

Kerriann researched the remarkable history of Padre Pio, whom, like Christ, bore the stigmata. She discovered, to her amazement, that he was psychic and possessed other mystical powers, including bi-location, meaning that, in the service of God, he could be in two places at the same time.

“I wanted to bring Padre Pio into the mainstream,” Kerriann said of the saint whose powers were such that, at one point, he was shunned by the Church.

Kerriann is intimately familiar with Multiple Sclerosis as her father, Michael, suffered from it for 16 years. The Medal was inspired by her experience of watching her father's long battle, and the miracle which took place after his death.

In writing her book, Kerriann said that she endeavored to foster an awareness of the illness which typically strikes adults who are in the prime of their lives. And for those who assume the challenge of caretaking, she believes that her novel will serve as a source of hope and inspiration.

The kick-off event for The Medal takes place on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 7:00 pm at Book Revue, 313 New York Avenue, Huntington Village. Hundreds are expected to attend. To learn more about the book, visit www.padrepiomedal.com.

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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the village tech-a-holic • robert schwartz

The Value of Your Information By far, the most valuable part of your computer system is the data stored on it. Family pictures, music, school work and ever growing home based business accounting software is lost, forever. Too many times we receive a computer for repair at our shop and the client doesn’t possess a backup.

It’s not a matter of “if ” a hard drive will fail; the question is actually “when” it will fail.

Hard drives fail, period. Not backing up your valuable information can result in the loss of memories and a very large bill to have your hard drive analyzed in an attempt to recover your data in a “clean room”. Typically a “clean room recovery” can cost anywhere from $1,000-$15,000, if it is even possible!

Lets talk about new and available methods you can implement or have your local tech install so we never have to recover your memories. A $20.00 Thumb drive is the least expensive method, simple and easy to use – effective, but the size of the drive may limit your needs. (we would never recommend this method for home based businesses) External Hard Drive is an relatively inexpensive method that can be plugged into your computer and it can also be used on other computers in the house, since the size of the drive should be able to accommodate multiple computers in your home, this method might give you a great cost effective backup! The ultimate backup utilizes the ultimate in newer technology, and you never have to think about backing up your information, because this method can be completely automated! A NAS drive is a small enclosure typically half the size of a shoe box. This NAS (Networkattached storage) device connects to your router. It can be set up to automatically to back up everything on all computers on a regular basis.

An example of utilization of a NAS drive would be if you have a computer and each of your 2 kids have desktops and your spouse possesses a laptop, this device can sense the presence of your computer and

make a copy of your information on a daily basis automatically.

Also the NAS drive acts like a large family shared drive that ITunes now recognizes! If you have an ITunes Library or Multiple ITunes libraries, your NAS drive can automatically make a copy of your music and it is possible to share the music between users which is a wonderful thing since newer music systems also recognize NAS Drives, your music can be heard anywhere in your home with a music system such as a Sonos Music System!

One last fantastic point regarding NAS Drives: a NAS drive is an independent device, it plugs directly into a router, making your data accessible, anywhere. (Technically it’s made up of multiple hard drives chained together) If you get a new computer, just access your information on the NAS drive, as it doesn’t matter if you change your computer or add one, your pictures and music will

Today’s Factoid: According to (Computerstatisics.org) 67% of home computer users have experienced the loss of a family’s most prized computer possessions: family pictures/movies and the family’s entire music collection due to a failed hard drive or virus infection.

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real estate • marilyn urso

What Home Buyers Want With the cautious economic climate we have been experiencing in recent years, there also comes a new trend in home buying preferences. Buyers are looking at ‘greener’ properties when it comes to both size & price!

The “McMansions” of the early 2000’s are on the decline with many Americans seeking smaller, more manageable homes.

Nationwide surveys by the National Association of Home Builders show that almost 60% of buyers are looking for homes between 1400 and 2600 square feet. Since 2007 there has been a steady decline in the average square foot size of newly built homes from 2,521 in 2007 down to 2,377 in 2010. Builders estimate that in 2015, the average size of a newly built home will be 2,152 square feet. While that might seem small to you now, in 1950 the average square feet per person in an American household was 290 sq ft; in 2010 it was 924 sq ft.

Organization and comfort are also of big interest to buyers.

Features like walk-in closets, high hat lighting, programmable thermostats, central air conditioning, “man-caves” and great rooms, as well as patios and decks for outdoor entertaining are in demand.

Updated kitchens with granite counters and stainless appliances and updated baths for resale properties are always a plus. Compact and functional are the keywords for today’s buyers!

Smaller price tags are also on most buyers’ must-have lists.

Prices for homes in our area have for the most part, stabilized.

But the median price for homes sold each year has continued to drop since 2007. While the number of sales is increasing each year, the majority of the homes that are selling are in the

lower price ranges. Median Sale Price for homes sold in 2007 in Huntington was $575,000; in 2012 so far it was $475,000. In Syosset the numbers go from $580,000 in 2007 to $530,000 so far this year.

If we analyze the pricing situation further, it makes sense that people are buying lower priced homes. The majority of buyers are from the 78 million baby boomers and the 80 million millennials. Baby Boomers are looking for a smaller home to “scale down” yet stay near to children and family, while Millennials are buying a home for the first time. Both scenarios require a smaller price tag!

Buyers are all concerned with high utility bills and want homes with greener features that include energy efficient heating and cooling systems, Energy Star appliances, good daylighting systems, an efficient floorplan, and great insulation. “Those Baby Boomers and Millennials that are doing all the buying also want communities that score high on walkability, transportation choices and smart development.”

And so the trend develops.

Green homes will gain in importance each year. If you are thinking of making some greener upgrades to your home be sure to look into the many rebates and tax credits that are available. For Town of Huntington residents, visit EECOHomes. org or Call 631-721-1908. LIGreen.com or GreenAuditUSA. com can also provided information on this topic. *Data courtesy of the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island and ImprovementCenter.com

Marilyn Urso, Licensed R.E. Broker/Owner Director for LIBOR, NYSAR & NAR, is currently serving on the Communications Committee for the National Association of REALTORS due to her expertise in Marketing, Internet and Social Media importance in today's Real Estate Industry. She was appointed to the Town of Huntington's Renewable Energy Task Force in 2011 and is the "Green Ambassador" for the LI Board of REALTORS.

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Huntington - Babylon From Shore to Shore Huntington, New York , is one of Suffolk County’s ample towns. Located on the North Shore of Long Island, it sits quaintly and overlooks the majestic Long Island Sound. It was first settled in 1647. This colossal township was founded in 1653 when a few broad minded men from Oyster Bay bought the area of land from an Indian Tribe. There has been no recorded record of contention between the natives and the settlers. Everything was fairly purchased without conflict. The Indians have always been described as respectable and friendly.

Over the next few years from purchase, Huntington would become immensely populated. The township extended its boundaries and grew straight across Long Island, down through the south shores encompassing the Great South Bay. This was known as Huntington South. Amityville was first visited by the settlers in 1653, and it’s lavish South Shore decadence and amenities were wanted. This area was called Huntington West Neck South.

The Great South Bay has always had superlative accessibility to the beauteous Atlantic Ocean. This area on the South Shore is now known as the Village of Babylon. In 1670 this prime location was bought by settlers from another kind and generous Indian tribe.

It may only take us 25 minutes to drive from the South Shore of Long Island up to the tip of Huntington, but back in the 1600’s it would take days or even weeks to complete this journey. Farmers would travel on a typical journey to gain the benefits that the magnificent South Shore had to offer. By the 1800’s the town of Babylon was exploding with industry and popularity. The South was becoming very self-sufficient. It became a place of safe haven and comfort for those traveling from the busy city of New York to the Hamptons. This created the extreme need for stores and shops, making the South Shore an extremely populated place to live and travel to.

By 1855, Huntington was it’s own incorporated town.

By 1872, the southern part of Huntington wanted to be free.

They wanted a separate local government and after many meetings and legal discussions, it became The Incorporated township of Babylon.

With unparalleled votes, the township of Babylon was voted into existence in 1872, and finally, in 1893, the wondrous village was officially incorporated. The new town’s extensive borders included the unrivaled village of Amityville, which was superbly and unanimously incorporated in 1894, and the village of Lindenhurst (which was finally incorporated in 1923.) Within the Township are the towns itself called Copiague, Deer Park, North Babylon, North Lindenhurst, West Babylon, Wheatley Heights and Wyandanch.

The town of Babylon also consists of the beach communities of Captree Island, Gilgo Beach, Oak Beach, Oak Island Beach, and West Gilgo Beach. These hamlets and beach communities are governed by the town of Babylon.

The three incorporated villages of Babylon, Lindenhurst and Amityville each have their own exclusive governments, lead by a mayor and a board of trustees. These governments supersede the town’s government within their own boundaries.

Today the town of Huntington on the North Shore of Long Island and The Town of Babylon are quite friendly. Both areas kept their old world charm, their sense of ancestry and communal history. Both areas are hidden- secret treasures in areas of great natural beauty. They are stunningly beautiful, and an ideal center for living, working, dining, shopping, walking and touring. The night life community in both village areas is extremely popular and fun.

Whether you enjoy the benefits of the unsurpassed North Shore or the accomplished South Shore, just remember at one point we were all one community, under one governing town of Huntington. As The Village Connection Magazine expands it’s audience into the Babylon area, we all now have a piece of history to think about as we enjoy both the North Shore and the South Shore of our wondrous Long Island.

Alysia Stern is a published author, a celebrity interviewer, a restaurant Foodie , a talk show host on Madhouse TV., and a mother of twins. http://www.alysiastern.com/

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northport history • bob little

On the afternoon of January 13, 1924, St. Paul’s Methodist Church on Main Street was filled to capacity with mourners awaiting the funeral service for one of Northport’s leading citizens. Among those present were the pastors of sixteen area churches. Reported by the Long Islander as “probably the largest funeral ever held in this village,” the ceremony honored the life of William B. Codling.

Codling came to Long Island in 1880 from Connecticut.

While teaching in Smithtown, he read law in the offices of Judge J. Lawrence Smith. After passing the bar examination in 1885, he moved to Northport to open his practice. In 1890, Codling began to deal in real estate. He bought and developed land all over Long Island and even extended his investments to New Jersey.

Beginning in 1900, Codling purchased all but four of the building lots on Asharoken from Ida Smith. He had two model homes built, one on the Sound side and the other on the bay. In his sales brochure, distributed widely throughout New York City, Codling described the development as “Every lot is a shorefront. The shore on both sides is very fine bathing beach.” Within a decade, Asharoken beach had become a summer resort for upper class families. Codling even retained the model home on the Sound for his own family even though their permanent home was nearby in Seaview, another development he had created in Northport Village.

From his office on the second floor of the First National Bank of Northport building on Main Street, Codling did more than run one of the most successful real estate businesses on Long Island. He was always deeply involved in the community. He served on the Northport Board of Education and as a Suffolk County School "Codling Cottage" - a model home built by William Codling and Commissioner. He was also County Superintendent of later used as his family's summer house.

Schools for the western half of Suffolk for six years.

In 1919, when a beach association was formed by the Asharoken property owners to address the problems of parking and trespassing, Codling served as the director.

As the son of a minister, Codling was a faithful member of St. Paul’s as well as the Superintendent of the Sunday School. On Sundays, he also conducted services in the schoolhouse on Beacon Farm for the Protestant workers. He became known as the friend of small churches in the community through such acts as providing a $500 loan for the construction of the Allen African American Methodist Episcopal Church in 1908.

Codling’s untimely death from injuries he suffered when he was struck by a car as he crossed Broadway in King’s Park on his way to the train station to return to Northport was mourned by all whose lives he had touched. At the end of the funeral, the pall bearers who accompanied the casket for burial in Northport Rural Cemetery were among the most prominent and respected men in the Village.

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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outdoor living • charles h. gamarekian

WHY HARDSCAPING IS A COMPLEMENT TO MOTHER NATURE Time and time again, landscape architects, landscape designers and professional contractors hear the words from their homeowner client/customers: “I want to keep it natural looking.” Even as trends change from traditional to stark contemporary, there will always be a core of clientele who embrace this tried-and-true approach. You may think that this could pose a problem for hardscaping contractors. But this common homeowner request presents a path to rather unique ideas, because designing with today’s manufactured hardscape materials — pavers, wall blocks and outdoor living room components — is the “sister act” to good old Mother Nature herself. The crowd-pleaser is fusion.

James C. Rose (1913–1991) was one of the twentieth century’s prominent landscape architects and authors.

His designs clearly expressed the idea of fusion between indoor and outdoor space, as well as his notion that modern environmental design must be flexible to allow for changes in the environment, as well as in the lives of its users. This is an important point, since the outdoor living room lifestyle evolution was just getting off the ground when he died. Rose applied a universal theory to his projects, often describing them as “neither landscape nor architecture, but both; neither indoors, nor outdoors, but both.” As his notions fleshed out, Rose’s designs, like his home in Ridgewood, New Jersey, were works in progress.

When considering various hardscaping materials in a natural design environment, one should employ colors borrowed from Mother Nature’s palette and natural textures found in stone, granite and flagstone.

Letting natural boulders, stone and gravel as well as a raised or ground-level garden, cascading waterfall or simple pond migrate into the footprint of your hardscape layout and outdoor room can also help realize a fusion between natural and hardscape materials.

So Mother Nature, move over just a bit; there’s plenty of room for other members of the family — today’s hardscape products.

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playing it safe • david tuohy

FALL SAFETY TIPS The crisp weather and color-changing leaves make it a great time to spruce up your home, go for a drive, walk your pets or cozy up indoors. But with all those things comes the potential for danger. It’s important to be aware of your surroundings whether you live in the country or the city. Here are some autumn safety tips for your home for a safe and enjoyable fall season.

• Every month should be fire prevention month, but we tend to plug in a lot more devices in the fall and winter. It’s important to test all smoke alarms and have a family fire drill. Remember to replace used and expired fire extinguishers as well.

• Turn your heater on before the temperatures really plummet so you can ensure it works. Contact a technician to inspect that it’s operating properly if you suspect it needs servicing.

• Keep all flammable materials away from your furnace. This includes, clothing, paint products, toxic materials, cardboard and more.

• If you use a portable or space heater, keep it away from clothing, bedding, drapery and furniture. Remember to shut them off if you leave the house and don’t leave them unattended if you have children or pets.

• Do not use your space heater as a dryer for hats, gloves and other articles of clothing.

• If you have a fireplace, inspect the chimney to confirm it is free of debris, creosote buildup, and is unobstructed so combustibles can vent. Make sure the bricks, mortar and liner are in good condition.

• Do not warm your kitchen with a gas range or an open oven door, as this can lead to toxic air that is not safe to breathe.

• When burning a candle, don’t leave them unattended, burning near other flammable items or on an unsteady surface.

• Doing laundry? Avoid fires by cleaning filters after each load of wash and removing lint that collects in dryer vents.

• Do a quick check for areas that may need repair before extreme weather hits: unsteady roof shingles, warped windowsills and concrete that might be sloping toward the house.

• Check all outdoor lighting fixtures to make sure they are working properly. This can safeguard you against falls and neighborhood crime.

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Worthy Performers in the Landscape Did you ever plant something in your garden and then 2 or 3 years down the road you decided it was really the wrong choice?

Don’t beat yourself up when that happens because any true gardener will tell you that it has happened to them more than they care to admit. It’s a learning process and as newer, improved varieties enter the horticulture world we realize that changes or replacements may be necessary along the way. Some plants may have grown too tall or wide or maybe they needed more sun or shade. Perhaps they didn’t bloom long enough or were prone to insects or disease. It’s possible they were too high maintenance, needed constant deadheading or trimming, required too much water and so on and so forth. Knowing the growth habit and cultural requirements of any plant is important in our decision making process, so education is the key. The following is a list of some truly fine landscape plants that are some of my top picks when it comes to high lasting performance, low maintenance and good looks. If I was writing about buying a new car then these qualities would be top priority on my “new car” list. The same qualities should be considered when deciding the “best choice” plants for your own garden or landscape design. One significant attribute when it comes to visual appeal is foliage. Flowers are nice but it is the foliage that gives most of the credibility when the plant is not in bloom. The plants listed below have “staying power”, whether in bloom or not, and are worthy, proven performers.

Abelia ‘Rose Creek’ grows 3-4 ft. Perfect for a low shrub border with tiny pinkish-white, trumpet shaped blooms, covering the plant from June until frost. It even attracts honeybees! The glossy foliage holds on well in to early winter and is considered semi-evergreen.

Abelia ‘Little Richard’ is another great dwarf variety. Abelia ’Kaleidoscope’ has outstanding multicolored foliage that makes a great accent plant or low border shrub. I would consider using any variety of Abelia in the landscape since they are all winners.

Ilex ‘Scallywag’ grows 3-4 ft. Ideal for foundation plantings; this evergreen shrub has interesting serrated foliage that is soft to the touch unlike most hollies. Very minimal pruning, if any, is required.

This male holly does not produce berries and will turn a burgundy

tone in fall and winter. A “still to be discovered” holly that is highly underused and should definitely be in the spotlight.

Physocarpus ‘Little Devil’ grows 3-4 ft. This deciduous shrub has outstanding burgundy colored foliage with attractive tiny white cluster flowers that stand out beautifully against the foliage in late spring. It can be used as an accent in any landscape to add color for 3 seasons.

Weigela ‘Midnight Wine’ grows 12-18”.

The dark chocolate brown and burgundy foliage and colorful bright pink blooms in June makes this deciduous shrub perfect for a low border. The foliage contrasts well with hot colors in the garden to help highlight any companion plant. Weigela ‘Wine & Roses’ is an excellent taller variety growing to about 4 ft. and Weigela ‘My Monet’ is favored for its variegated foliage and compact growing habit.

Bergenia ‘Bressingham Ruby’ grows 12” This is one of my all time favorite perennials. The shiny burgundy foliage is evergreen and produces bright ruby colored flowers in spring rising above the foliage. It will thrive in almost any location but should have fairly good drainage. This plant even looks great in the winter with its bold foliage that turns hues of red and bronze. A perennial with four season interest! Now that’s a winner!

Euphorbia ‘Bonfire’ grows 12” This is a true performer from beginning of the season to the end. Soft burgundy foliage in early spring is followed by bright yellow bracts that make a happy display contrasting well against the darker foliage. The fall color brightens to a brighter orange and red. It looks great as a low border edging or used in combination with sedums and ornamental grasses.

Lagerstromeia ‘Plum Magic’ grows 8 -10 ft. An outstanding tree for a sunny location in any landscape that is hardy up to zone 6.

Flowering in the middle of summer when not too many trees are in bloom, it will make a magnificent show of bright pink blooms against the plum colored foliage. Even the bark will provide winter interest with its silvery gray peeling. All Crape Myrtles have outstanding landscape qualities however their hardiness in northern regions beyond zone 6 is questionable. Here on Long Island they are outstanding performers.

Alan Stableford is a graduate of SUNY Farmingdale with a major in horticulture. He is a Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) with New York State. You can reach him at skyblue09@optonline.net.

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Whether you go it alone -- although as we have discussed many times, there is a world of free inspiration out there -- or hire a pro, most people place a great deal of importance on having a home that doesn’t look like everyone else’s. It’s much like how we dress. We have a social group in which we want to fit, and express this outwardly by conforming, to a certain extent, with a dress code that our peers recognize as “belonging.” But, we also don’t wish to fade into the background and seem interchangeable with other members of our group. So, we find a way to differentiate ourselves with hair style or color, choice of attire or accessories, and, of course, our dynamic personalities.

Cell phones are a perfect example of this conundrum. The phone of choice for many is an iPhone, (this is not a paid endorsement -- I don’t even have one).

People buy it and feel good that they made the “right” choice. Insecurity? A need to conform and be accepted? Perhaps. But the first thing people do after buying one is getting the most “unique” cover for the phone, enabling them to express their individuality in a “safe” way -- without really sticking their necks out.

I am recommending that you decorate to make yourself happy, and be strong enough to deal with the consequences. When I have a client who wishes to select something that is not what would be considered a “good” choice, I encourage them to let me help to make a choice that will allow them to express their unique personality without compromise, but not cause their peers to think that the decorator must have been out of her mind to allow such a thing! Sure, ego is involved here. But who wants a designer without one?

This is a delicate balance for professionals, as it is for DIY’s. Think about your long range plans. If you love pink marble floors, go ahead, but not if a move within the next few years might be on the horizon. Most folks fantasize about jackhammers when the see pink marble floors, and may overlook your home completely should you want to sell one day. A pink marble coffee table top might just do the trick! I will go back to the suggestions of my earlier columns, where I recommended that you put together a “Dream Book” of photos that reflect your visions of what you wish your finished project would look like. If you study the similarities in the photos you love, you will see a pattern of how professional designers give spaces individuality and uniqueness, with great creativity and no garishness. If you like glitz or goth, go with it, but like a good scout, be prepared.

Barbara Simons has been the president of the interior design firm, Simons Design Group, for over 20 years. You can reach her at 631-424-2100 or simonsdes@aol.com.

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There are some things that are not so great about getting older. One of those things is Halloween. Sure, you can go out on your own without mom and dad, but you don’t get to dress up. Well, if you do dress up like Spiderman or something, your friends will most likely make fun of you!

I was thinking about Halloween and the great memories I have of my family going out trick or treating. Now that I’m almost 14, it’s all changed. For me, that’s kind of sad. I really enjoyed dressing up and taking my pumpkin-shaped trick or treat bag with my glow in the dark glow sticks and collecting my candy.

Zombie, Indian, Super Hero were just some of my favorite costumes. But, if I had it my way, this year I would be a vampire. I would come out of a coffin, when kids came to my door. I would make it really fun and scary, the way Halloween should be. I would show everyone that dressing up is always cool.

CANDY... That’s what everyone always remembers about Halloween. My favorites are Dots, M & M’s and Snickers bars. In my neighborhood, they give FULL size candy bars! My mom usually isn’t big on sweets, but on Halloween, she let’s us have as much as we want for the entire day! Sadly though, the next day she’s makes it disappear. To this day, I still don’t know where she hides it. One year, I got smart and kept a stash in my room. She got smarter and found it.

Writing this article made me decide that this year, I’m going to dress up. I’m going to go trick or treating and I’m going to keep some candy for a rainy day. Sorry mom, you won’t find it!

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At only 15 years old, Kyle Hubbs already boasts an impressive photographic portfolio whose content, composition and attention to color and detail rival that of a seasoned professional.

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There is something for everyone at Verizon Island: • Snapple Tastings • HS Band kick-off, Sat, 11am • Island Harvest - Coin Harvest Campaign • Eden Grishpan of “Eden Eats” from Cooking Channel Sat, 1-4pm • “Guess it, to get it raffle” (guess the weight of giant Verizon pumpkin and win a Beetles Rockband Video Game Bundle) • Tattoo Lou Sun, 1-4pm, FREE air brush tattoos • Creation Station – autumn crafts for children all weekend.

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Opening Ceremonies.....................................................................6:30 p.m.

Opening Ceremonies.................................................................... .6:30 p.m.

• Thank you Sponsors you Sponsors • Thank Introduction of Town Council & Chamber Board Members Introduction Town Council & Chamber • Star SpangledofBanner – Jennifer Cassidy Board Members • Star of Spangled Banner – Jennifer Cassidy Battle the Bands.......................................................................6:45 p.m.

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Saturday, October 6 Saturday, October 6 Prospect Street Band..................................................................12:00 p.m.

Prospect Street Band..................................................................12:00 p.m.

Cooking Channel – Eden Eats – Cooking Channelinterview – Eden Eats Eden Grinshpan and–autograph signing.......................1:00 p.m.

Eden interview and autograph signing.......................1:00 p.m.

Vista Grinshpan Hill.......................................................................................1:45 p.m.

Vista Hill.......................................................................................1:45 p.m.

Earl Green.....................................................................................2:45 p.m.

Earl Green.....................................................................................2:45 p.m.

Hyndsight......................................................................................3:35 p.m.

Hyndsight......................................................................................3:35 p.m.

Bill Scorzari..................................................................................5:00 p.m.

Bill Scorzari..................................................................................5:00 p.m.

Bitter End......................................................................................5:45 p.m.

Bitter End......................................................................................5:45 p.m. p.m.

Bon Journey..................................................................................6:30 Bon Journey..................................................................................6:30 p.m.

Blue Sky Reign Band.....................................................................8:30 p.m.

Blue Sky Reign Band.....................................................................8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sunday, October October 7 7 Local Youth Talent to include:...................................1:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Local Youth Talent to include:...................................1:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

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Dancin Feet...................................................................................1:25 Dancin Feet...................................................................................1:25 p.m. p.m.

Lumiere Lumiere Ballet...............................................................................1:50 Ballet...............................................................................1:50 p.m. p.m.

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Youth Youth Be Be Told................................................................................3:30 Told................................................................................3:30 p.m. p.m.

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Celebrity D.J. Tommy Bruno Music and Celebrity D.J. Tommy Bruno Music and Crowd Participation...............................................12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. .

Crowd Participation...............................................12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m Mark Phillips.................................................................................1:00 p.m.

Mark Phillips.................................................................................1:00 p.m.

Legendary Singer / Songwriter Charlie Dane................................2:00 p.m.

Legendary Singer / Songwriter Charlie Dane................................2:00 p.m. p.m.

Anthony Raffa Band......................................................................3:00 Anthony Raffa Band......................................................................3:00 Easy Company ..............................................................................4:00 p.m. p.m.

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Campfi re All Stars ....................................................7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Campfire All Stars ....................................................7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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Frank Stock : A musical Tribute to Huntington Music Icon Frank Stock : A musical Tribute to Huntington Music Icon Frank Chapman.........................................................1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Akiva the Believer.........................................................................1:00 Akiva the Believer.........................................................................1:00 p.m.

Roy and Dean................................................................................1:30 p.m.

Roy and Dean................................................................................1:30 p.m.

The Johnny Q Review....................................................................2:00 p.m.

The Johnny Q Review....................................................................2:00 p.m.

Rosa’s Meatball Eating Contest....................................................3:00 p.m.

Rosa’s Meatball Eating Contest....................................................3:00 p.m.

Michael Guido’s Tribute to the Allman Brothers........3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Michael Guido’s Tribute to the Allman Brothers........3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Up all Nite Radio............................................................................5:15 p.m.

Up all Nite Radio............................................................................5:15 p.m.

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Smokin’ Aces ............................................................7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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By Loary Milanese Gunn Philip Antonucci, musician extraordinaire, award-winning sound mixer, powerhouse volunteer, and devoted family man passed away on August 27, 2012 at age 59.

Phil Antonucci was a true Renaissance Man. His musical genius, irascible wit, boundless love of his family, friends, and the Huntington community has touched the hearts of many in the many arenas he exceled at throughout his life.

Born and raised in Hicksville, NY, Mr. Antonucci graduated from Holy Trinity High School. He began his musical career at age 11; his first significant gig being the New York World’s Fair.

As the guitarist and front man of Beginnings, the premier Chicago tribute band, Mr. Antonucci developed a devoted fan base,

performing at major venues across Long Island and the country.

His critically acclaimed work in sound mixing earned him an Emmy in recognition of his work as an audio mixer for Yankees baseball broadcasts. In his esteemed career, Mr. Antonucci mixed sound for over 2,200 live shows including the NJ Devils, NY Islanders, NJ Nets for Sports Channel/Fox Sport NY and the NY Mets for SNY, and NY Yankees for WB11; as well as long associations with Cablevision-Long Island Challenge, and Madison Square Garden.

Yet with such success with his music and in his career, Phil Antonucci’s most notable accomplishments were in his extraordinary volunteerism and his devotion to his family.

He is renowned for his volunteer efforts on behalf of the Huntington High School Blue Devils Marching Band. He was relentless in his support of Huntington’s music programs and gave thousands of volunteer hours to those programs. He is fondly remembered

as ‘the Blue Devils Marching Band’s biggest fan.’ “Phil Antonucci was such a gregarious, talented, and giving person who made a difference in the lives of anyone who knew him,” said Joan R. Fretz, District Director of Fine and Performing Arts. “I think of Phil as an unsung hero, because he was so humble about his talents and accomplishments. He never spoke about what he did, just what he wanted to do for you or for the kids.”

Foremost in hisheart were his own children, Corina and Alexa, (both members of the marching band) and his wife of 24 years, Dee. “Phil loved being a part of his children’s lives, volunteering with the band and sharing that with them,” said Dee Antonucci.

“He loved his girls so much and it was evident in everything he did.

Everything was for them. He was my best friend and an equally amazing father.” He called his family “the most incredible gig I will ever have” and termed his wife, Dee, “the ultimate band leader.”

A beloved, talented and generous man, Phil Antonucci’s contributions will not be forgotten. His legacy will continue through the example he set by the life he lived so well. Plans are presently underway to create a scholarship fund to aid Huntington High School students in their musical quests. For Phil Antonucci, it’s ‘only the beginning.’

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At the Village Conne Charlie Dane is an accomplished singer and guitar player with over 8 years of training. Currently Charlie plays mostly pop and rock music, but those who have heard her say that she has a timeless and soulful quality about her. Charlie is an eighth grader at Oyster Bay High School and has spent her last 6 summers at the Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts. She has performed live as a young amateur solo artist at over 100 shows in the last 18 months! She is currently recording in studio and is working on original pieces and finishing her 10 song CD.

Charlie Dane The Campfire All-Stars are a Northport based, Acoustic-Electric cover band that plays music from the 60's to the present day. Their "surprising" selection of songs, unique instrumentation, strong focus on vocals and versatile, professional musicians make this a band that you won't want to miss and will not soon forget.

Campfire All-Stars

The Royal Guard The Royal Guard is made up of long-time friends and seasoned musicians with one simple goal - to rock. Upon returning to New York City with a new musical idea, Todd turned to two lifelong friends, Fred and his talent on drums and Andy, who has played music since he was two years old and has written, recorded and performed his whole life. With the simple idea of getting together to make great music, everything fell into place. In the beginning stages, the band had to pull through its share of hardships. They had to watch Todd loose his mom after a long battle with cancer while their drummer was fighting the same fight, going through series of radiation and chemo. These events didn’t quench the initial idea.

The guys are back; and with the addition of new bass player, Vin Chodkowski, they are more determined than ever.

Roy and Dean Roy and Dean, two Huntington natives have been performing together for over 3 decades. Most recently they appeared at Huntington's Paramount Theater in their classic rock band White Fire. Their unique Suburban Acoustic style of music finds itself far enough away from the city for reflection, though near enough to feel its thumping heart. With an easy-touring set up of just two main instruments (voice and guitar), the simple Americana songs of delightful complexity have little to hide behind.

Their motto musically, is Go Naked!

The Anthony Raffa Band

Anthony Raffa and "The Anthony Raffa Band" is thrilled to return to the Huntington Fall Festival this year. Joined by long time band members Glenn Dodd, lead guitar and vocals and Dean Cardinale on drums. As a musical theater producer for John Denver, Anthony worked one on one with John and his closest personnel. Anthony's early performances include being opening act for Hall and Oats and The Charlie Daniels Band. Anthony is the founder of "The Children’s Peace Choir" and the inspirational cultural theater and music project titled "Secret To Peace". Band members Glenn Dodd, a legendary lead guitar favorite from Long Island whose credits include original member of The Doors Tribute Band "LA Woman" and the band leader for the 60's band, The Drifters. Drummer, Dean Cardinale is a well-seasoned experienced professional and veteran of studio and live performances.

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ection Carnival Stage

Two Cent Sam

Following on from a brilliant debut EP and a spot at one of Rock and Roll’s most prestigious venues, Long Island natives Two Cent Sam are set to take that next big leap with their outstanding debut album ‘Songs From The Sandbox’. Formed in early 2009, TCS wasted no time in piecing together their brilliant first EP "Give And Take World" in December of that year. Catapulting them onto the NYC gig circuit, the band entered into the Hard Rock Battle of the Bands which they later won. ‘Songs From The Sandbox’ is a rapturous and progressive opus that marries the bolder elements of indiepop with finite nods to 70’s-era classic rock; creating a bold, beautiful 12 track offering that evolves and moves continually over its 48 minute run.

The Jammin Duo The Jammin Duo are an acoustic duet based on the south shore of Long Island, made up of the dynamic and soulful voice of Cyndi Hazell and acoustic guitar player and singersongwriter, Toby Tobias. Both Cyndi and Toby come to The Jammin’ Duo with a wealth of musical performance experience, having played in numerous performance and band settings on Long Island and beyond, and their repertoire is a cool mix of folk, funk, jazz and more. Their sophisticated interpretations of popular songs keep their audiences involved and humming along. They are sometimes joined by the addition of a bass or guitar player (as the situation arises) but their vocal harmonies and textural guitar sound are what make The The Jammin’ Duo click!

Easy Company These five Huntington, Long Island natives are not exactly newcomers to the music scene.

"Easy Company" has only been developing their upbeat original blend of '50s swing and modern rock for the past year, however the members, all in their early 20's, have been creating music together for the better part of the last decade. The band consists of Clarke Oler on vocals, Andrew Notaro and Ryan Sadis on guitars, Vivian Porter on bass, and Joseph Bariatti on the drums. The influences they draw from cover a broad spectrum from Motown to pop punk to hip-hop and the sound they explore is as fresh, as it is fun and funky. You'll be sure to be "tap, tap, tapping your feet."

Though NYC musician and poet Alan Semerdjian's work is not easy to classify, it seems to always find its way into the lives of music enthusiasts and creative and interesting people all over the world.

With over 1,000 performances in a myriad of musical genres, television, film, radio, and CMJ credits, and several self-released studio and live albums over the past 15 years, he may be one of the best singer/songwriters you’ve never heard of. He has also published two books of poetry and appeared in dozens of print and digital anthologies, literary magazines, and various journals across the country and the world… all while teaching high school English

Alan Semerdjian *For more information on any of the bands performing at the Village Connection Carnival Stage or the Acoustic Stage email: scottosavitt@gmail.com or call (631) 757-9249

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Vitae Restaurant - 54 New Street Admission: $65pp (Advanced Registration Required)

Apple Festival Huntington Fall Festival

Date: October 5th – October 8th Place & Time: Heckscher Park, Huntington, 3-10 pm Friday, 11-10 pm Saturday through Monday The largest festival of its kind in the Northeast, the Long Island Fall Festival has become the premiere event for family fun. The attractions include; four stages of entertainment, a world-class carnival, hundreds of vendors, international food courts, beer and wine tent and numerous activities designed especially for young children.

Admission: FREE

Sunday October 21; 12-4pm Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House Museum, 434 Park Avenue Bushels of delicious fresh local apples and cups of crisp hot cider await you along with other incredible seasonal treats at this terrific and time honored event. Popular favorites such as scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, the traditional demonostrations (churn fresh butter!) will be plentiful and abound on the historic Kissam House lawn.

Dine Huntington

Sunday, October 7 - Sunday, October 14 (Saturday until 7pm only) For 8 days restaurants throughout Huntington township from Cold Spring Harbor to Commack - will show off their food artistry to introduce their establishments to new diners.

Admission: Participating restaurants will offer a 3-course dining experience for 24.95 per person plus tax and tip.

Visit DineHuntington.com.

Cut for a Cure

October 7th The Cutting Edge Hair Design, Commack 6065 Jericho Turnpike 11-5 pm Join the Cutting Edge for raffles, food, music and fun.

All the proceeds go to making strides and The American Cancer Society Cost: $20 Haircut

Huntington Social Jazz Brunch!

Every Sunday in October; 11am-2:30pm Huntington Social - 330 New York Avenue Children welcome; kids under 5 eat free

Live Music Fridays at Grasso’s

October 5: Marilyn & Company October 12: Alexis Cole Trio ft. Jim Cammack October 19: Bryan Reeder Trio October 26: Deanna Kirk Trio

Vitae Wine Tasting

Tuesday, October 23rd; 7pm

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Bayville Screm Park

Voted the “Scariest Haunted Houses” on Long Island Opens Friday, September 14th through the end of October 8 Bayville Ave; 516-62-GHOST Admission Varies

Adventurelands Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, October 27 - Park opens at 11am A safe, fun, and free Halloween event

Childrens Halloween Costume Parade

Gerard and Wall Street, Huntington; 4pm line-up in front of the Huntington post office, 4:15 parade kick-off Children of all ages (and their parents or guardians) are welcome to dress in costume and walk in the parade.

Darkside Haunted House

Come experience the movie quality sets, the bone chilling special effects, and the heart pounding scares that make the Darkside Haunted House the place to be this and every October!

5184 RT. 25A, Wading River ; 631-369-SCAR(E) Admission Varies

Long Island Fear Fest’s CarnEVIL

Enter the very demented world of Mr. Slim Chance II and his Carnival of the damned Fairgrounds at Old Bethpage Village Restoration - 1303 Round Swamp Road Admission Varies

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Life’s Defining Moments “How Sweet Are the Many Uses of Adversity” William Shakespeare October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is especially significant to me as I reflect upon not only my own experiences with breast cancer 38 years ago at age 25, but also after assimilating shared remembrances by women whom I have encountered in my motivational speeches across the country.

No one is immortal and it’s true that life isn’t fair. There are times when we feel overwhelmed and fearful of losing control. I have met with women who wondered why they were being punished or who expected an answer as to why this disease happened to them. But, what if we were to look at this differently in order to gain back some control. How you react to these frightening situations is your decision and within your reach. We can even discover who we really are when faced with adversity. With adversity, comes growth.

While we are sometimes uncomfortable with change, it can actually make us better individuals.

After my diagnosis, I learned to get more involved and take more responsibility for my health. This means eating better, yearly exams including mammograms for early detection, exercising regularly and trying to maintain a balance spiritually, physically and emotionally. I have come to appreciate the strength of my body while nurturing it.

This resulted in a new found confidence and a voice in major decisions resulting in more control over my life. When anger reared its ugly head early on after my diagnosis, I learned to replace it with laughter and humor. I have learned to be more tolerant of that which used to make me so easily stressed.

That’s why I love surrounding myself with positivity and people who enjoy life and are grateful. Each day is special and cannot be repeated, so, it is up to us to make the most of it.

Dr. Bernie Siegel, in his book: Love, Medicine & Miracles, poses the following question: ”What will this disease permit me to do?” What chances are you willing to take and what life changing experiences will you allow yourself to experience?

I found the nerve and discovered the joy in entering beauty pageants at age 60(and won), act on television and in movies, speak in front of thousands, get published and even become a model at age 63 after retiring from the teaching profession.

And how about you? Will you be able to say no when overwhelmed with requests or perhaps, do something you’ve always wanted to do? While it doesn’t have to be something major, you should give yourself permission to do something that will help you rediscover your passion and enhance your life.

Surely, one of the best lessons for me after being diagnosed was to see the good in life as well as the good in people. Being able to help others has been the best gift of all. While I have celebrated many milestones, I was recently honored with the first jewelry set:”Gail’s Pearls of Elegance-the Breast Cancer Life Bracelet” from Omar Dufreny, a cofounder of Joan’s Fashions, KO Fun Kit and KO Marketing and Management.

Pearl was Omar’s grandmother’s name and he said: “it represents class, beauty and extends through the ages. The pearls are gentle and delicate, yet strong and have a message and purpose!” The pieces will be offered for sale with the proceeds benefitting breast cancer initiatives to celebrate survivors. I am honored to be a part of this.

The question still needs to be answered as to whether or not I would still be the same person I am today had I not been diagnosed with this life threatening disease. If I am being totally honest, I would have to say I would not.

Battling breast cancer has made me more humble, sensitive and I hope, a kinder person towards humanity. I feel a keener appreciation and compassion towards life and humanity that I didn’t always have. As I have learned what is really important to me, I can now concentrate on devoting much of the second half of my life toward helping others because of that life defining moment.

As Ms Sr America 2009-10 Gail King has made over 350 appearances traveling across the country as a motivational speaker for breast cancer awareness and as a role model fighting ageism. She has been honored with over 15 Proclamations and has been nominated for Suffolk County Senior of the Year and the Suffolk County Women's Hall of Fame. She is featured on Instant Cast and Oh-Chic as a model and actress who has appeared on 30 Rock, Salt, Extreme Forensics, Royal Pains as well as commercials and informercials. She has been featured in newspapers, magazines and on television and radio.

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With its running gear, and mighty braking system, the Gallardo Superleggera has an extremely precise set-up. In addition, its 19-inch wheels, clad in special sport rubber, are extremely light.

The style of every Lamborghini rests on both its extreme power and precise functionality. The 5.2L V10 engine on the LP 570-4 gets a power boost over the standard Gallardo, getting up to 570 PS at 8,000 rpm. The vehicles performance time has improved as well, going 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, and now has a top speed of 325 km/h.

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Matt Damon was not in the latest Bourne movie series. I guess he was afraid of losing his “identity.” I know! This tweet is lame.

Starbucks has a new coffee called “Blonde”. Was weird ordering a “Tall Blonde”. Felt like I was in a whore house. Not that I have any experience being in one of course.

I love gay people, because they’re upbeat and fun. Of course, they are fighting for this marriage thing, so that could change, and then they’ll be miserable like everyone else.

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Time to bring your affairs to a climax. You will succeed if you prepared properly in the last six months.

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Don’t forget to also listen to what others have to say while you are communicating. Don’t be blinded by other points of view.

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Make sure who is in authority. You may need to wait a little bit before you speak.

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Good time to get out or entertain at home. You need to get away from the everyday grind.

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You may not feel like working. Be careful not to overindulge. You may need to discipline yourself more See into your past, present and future. Learn how to channel your negative energy onto a positive productive path.

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Eye on the Arts: Northport Arts Coalition to host first fall Plein Air Painting Festival For the first time since the inception of their Plein Air Painting Festival six years ago, the Northport Arts Coalition will host their eagerly anticipated outdoor happening, which draws artists from across Long Island and beyond, in October.

Painting “en plein air”( French for “in the open air”) became the rage in the mid-19th century thanks to Impressionism, an avant garde artistic school of thought that took root in France. For the first time, artists, led by Claude Monet, the grand master of this revolutionary movement, left the sterile confines of their studios and experienced the exhilaration and inspiration of painting outdoors.

There, surrounded by nature, the Impressionists endeavored to convey their fleeting visual perceptions on canvas.

The Plein Air Painting Festival had always been held in the spring. Anthony Davis, the award-winning marine artist who originally conceived of the event, felt it was time to mix things up a bit, and offer artists the opportunity to draw their inspiration from the colorful bounty offered up by fall. Participants were chosen by a jury, and visitors will see 20 or more artists at work at venues across Northport Village. Although oils tend to be the predominant medium, Mr. Davis said that there will also be artists working in watercolor and pastels.

reds, promises to give artists a whole new perspective. Even the color of the water in the harbor changes,” Ms. Paige indicated.

Artists will work from 9 am to 6 pm on Friday, October 26 and from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, October 27. The event takes place rain or shine.

NAC Executive Director Daniel Paige said that the festival concludes on Sunday, October 28, with an exhibition and silent auction of the still “wet” works at LaMantia Gallery, 127 Main St., Northport Village. The exhibition begins at 11 am; the auction takes place from 1- 3 pm. For more information, visit Northportarts.org.

“I am particularly curious about seeing how the harbor looks at that time of year,” said Mr. Davis who will be painting that day, noting that there will be fewer boats dotting local waters.

NAC Community Liaison Lauren Paige expressed her excitement about the festival which brings visitors to the Village and provides onlookers with insight into the mysteries of the creative process.

“Fall, with its vibrant color palette of bright oranges, golds and

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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