Less than a week after a devas-tating fire destroyed their home,friends and community membershave responded with donations toget Melville residents Chris Burkeand Caitlyn Shea back on theirfeet.The fire, which started at ap-
proximately 1:40 a.m., originatedin an attic of the eight-unit town-house complex in Melville’s Vil-lage West gated community onBrattle Circle, Huntington
spokesmanA.J. Carter said. Two ofthe townhouses suffered fire dam-age while the two below them suf-fered smoke and water damage,Suffolk County police said. OnTuesday police said the cause ofthe fire was undetermined but wasthought to be non-criminal.The entire building has been
placarded, Carter said, forcing allthose that live in the homes to findplaces to stay – including Burke,28, and Shea, 29.“We lost absolutely every-
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Five Towns Bids Farewell To GradsDIX HILLS
Left: The whole family came out Saturday to celebrate Shameika Barnett, who received a bachelor’s degree inbusiness management and audio engineering from Five Towns College in Dix Hills. Right: Drummer LibertyDeVitto, a member of Billy Joel’s original band, addresses the graduating class after receiving an honorarydegree. Read more on the Five Towns College graduation on A18.
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Caitlyn Shea combs through the remains of her townhouse after a devastating fire de-stroyed her Melville home at The Villages West complex.
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I’m in a two-man, open-cockpitplane, wearing a helmet and a jump-suit. There is a parachute strapped tomy back. I have just been informedthat we will not be high enough forsaid parachute to do me any good.And what am I worried about?
Working the video camera strappedto the cockpit.“I figured out how to use the Go-
Pro,” I say. There’s an intercom builtinto my helmet, but I still have toshout over the noise of the engine.“You’ve got one up on me!” pilot
Bob Johansen says.For a second, I’m unsettled. One
up on him? We’re waiting on a verywindy Republic Airport runway.Shouldn’t the pilot know moreabout—I don’t know—everythingthan I do?I remind myself that Johansen,
who spends his summers in North-port, doesn’t need to be up on the lat-est technology; he’s flying a WorldWar II training plane for the GEICOSkytypers. That technology is from1940. I also remind myself that avia-tion and point-and-shoot video cam-eras have little in common.The Skytypers team consists of a
dozen pilots. They do air showsacross the country, from NewYork toVirginia to Georgia, but Long Islandis their home. They’re also in thebusiness of “typing” messages in thesky using puffs of smoke.The team, owned by Northport
resident Larry Arken, is a commondraw at the New York Air Show atJones Beach each Memorial DayWeekend. Arken also serves as thecommanding officer and flight lead.Flight is in his blood; he inheritedthe team from his father, the lateMort Arken.I’ve seen the itty-bitty propeller
planes before; I never thought I’d bein one. I’m on a rare media-flightwith the Skytypers. The crew hasgraciously allowed me to see whatthey do up close. In exchange, I’mplaying the part of “fearless re-porter.” So far the scariest part hasbeen climbing into the plane, whichinvolved bracing my foot on a tinymetal foothold that I could barelyreach with my toes. I am now in theplane. So far, I think I’m doing a de-cent job.Johansen’s been flying since he
was just 17 and joined the Skytypersin 1977. In between, he flew theGrumman S2 “Tracker,” an antisub-
marine aircraft from aircraft carri-ers. He also spent 33 years workingas a commercial pilot—I don’t thinkI would need my useless parachuteeven if it were useful.We’re still on the runway, getting
ready to take off beside Jim Record,another pilot for the Skytypers. Fly-ing with multiple planes will giveme a rare glimpse of flying in aclose-flight formation. The groupdoes close formation stunts. I’m toldthey even go wing to wing.I realize that my helmet-intercom
picks up words from ground control.I listen to the scratching sounds withimpatience. I’m done taxiing; I’mready to fly. I start thinking I shouldbe more nervous than I am. I stopthinking.The cockpit canopy is open. We
have liftoff. The flight is so smooththat I barely realize that we haveliftoff.Once we’re in the air, I can see
Record give us a thumbs-up. He’sflying just ahead of us. I don’t thinkhe can see me. I don’t think thethumbs up was intended for me. Iflash one back, anyway.“I bet you never thought you’d be
this close to another plane before,”Johansen says.His bet is accurate—never in my
wildest dreams had I thought thiswould be possible. I can’t stoplaughing.“Normally, if you’re flying and
you see another plane, it’s not a goodthing; but [with us] it’s actually eas-ier when you’re closer, because thewhole game is relative motion. Thecloser you are the easier it is to seewhat he’s doing,” he continues.
I continue giggling like an idiot inresponse. I can barely hear him overthe wind and engine. My ears feellike they need to pop.The beach looks tiny from 1,000
feet. The plane beside us does notlook so tiny. In fact, it looks largerthan it did on the ground. It’s amaz-ing what happens when your pointof reference shifts.I can’t get over the fact that a pro-
peller is what pulled us into the air.We’re over open water. I can’t stoplooking at the other plane. I can’tstop thinking about what we mustlook like from the other plane. It’slike being inside of a toy.The cockpit is roomier than I had
expected. There is more space infront of my body.With the air aroundmy face, I feel like I’m sitting in asolitary chair in the sky. It’s noisy.I feel compelled to gush to the pilot.“This is incredible!” I say.“This is our life!” he says.Each time we turn, the plane flips
sideways. This is my favorite part,by far.Suddenly, there’s smoke around
us; I look at our companion planeand realize that we’re making a“dash” in the sky. I remember thatthey’re called “Skytypers” for a rea-son.We circle back and see our own
mark hanging in the sky. Up close itlooks like some strange, angularcloud.The planes they fly—SNJs—were
designed to help pilots transition be-tween basic trainers and first-linetactical aircrafts in 1940-1941. MostAllied pilots who flew in WWIIlearned in an aircraft just like the
one I’m sitting in.I think about the history of the
planes, about flying one in times ofwar. It seems sort of lonely, just youand the pilot in the sky. I look overat Record in plane #6. Not so lonelyanymore.Ground control scratches back in-
to the intercom.“It’s gonna be a hard turn, either
left or right,” a voice says.“Copy that.”We take a left.After a little more cruising, the
announcement comes—gear downnow. My heart sinks a little; I don’twant my ride to end!The landing is smooth. I tell Jo-
hansen how awesome his life is. I tryto turn off the GoPro. I later learnthat I failed to turn off the GoPro. Itake a deep breath. Just as I finishexhaling, the intercom clicks off.The adventure is over.
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There’ll be no shortage of rabbis inDix Hills this weekend – that’s be-cause the Lubavitch Chai Center isset to play host to a convention ofChabad rabbis this Sunday for a re-gional convention.And RabbiYackov Saacks, director
of the Chai Center, is looking forwardto the guests coming for the day trip.“It’s pretty neat when 150 rabbis
converge on you,” he said.The annual regional convention is
targeted at Chabad rabbis in NewYork and New England. This year,the Chai Center was chosen to hostthe daylong affair, which includesseminars, workshops and inspira-tional talks.“For the most part, it’s a convention
for the rabbis. Instead of doing it in theHilton, they do it here,” Saacks said.The Chabad movement of Judaism,
which has its roots in Russia, com-bines a system of Jewish religiousphilosophy and teaches understand-
ing and recognition of the Creator,the role and purpose of creation, andthe importance and unique mission ofeach creature.The Chai Center, located on Van-
derbilt Parkway in Dix Hills, offers awide variety of educational and spir-itual opportunities, including HebrewSchool, Preschool, Torah classes,Shabbaton dinners and an array ofJewish Holiday programs.
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Some of Suffolk County’s topcops who serve, protect and live inthe Town of Huntington were hon-ored recently by county leaders.Led by County Executive Steve
Bellone, Legislators Sarah Anker,Kate Browning and Kara Hahn andSuffolk Police Chief James Burkeand Assistant Deputy County Ex-ecutive Tim Sini, honored 22 offi-cers for making the most DWI ar-rests in Suffolk County.The ceremony, held at the Suf-
folk County Police Academy, hon-ored all the officers and awardedone sheriff with the Top Cop awardafter making 143 arrests this year.“These officers have saved hun-
dreds of lives by making DWI apriority and arresting those individ-uals who make the irresponsibledecision to drink and drive,” Bel-lone said.
The STOP-DWI program, Spe-cial Traffic Options Program forDriving While Intoxicated, is acomprehensive program designedto reduce the incidence of alcohol-related traffic fatalities and injuriesin New York State. In SuffolkCounty, the program is 100 percentsupported by the fines that are col-lected from individuals that areconvicted of alcohol and/or drugrelated traffic infractions.Suffolk County police and local
village departments made over3,800 DWI arrests in 2014, makingfor more than 14,000 over the lastthree years, Bellone said.In 2014, 45 people were killed
in Suffolk County by the recklessbehavior of drunk drivers. How-ever, since 2012, arrests anddeaths have decreased by one-quarter, respectively.
TopCopsHonored ForAnti-DWI Efforts
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
Officer Josh Parsons, holding the proclamation, is flanked by, from left: SecondPrecinct Inspector Edward Brady, Second Precinct Inspector Edward Brady,Suffolk Legislators Kara Hahn and Sarah Anker, Suffolk County ExecutiveSteve Bellone, Legislator Kate Browning and Chief of Department James Burke.
Highway Patrol Officer Harry Jos, of Huntington, is accompanied by law-makers and police leaders.
Northport PD Officer Michael Gigante is congratulated by Northport PDChief Ric Bruckenthal and elected officials.
Chai Center ToHostChabadConvention
DIX HILLS
Rabbi Yackov Saacks will be joined by150 other rabbis in Dix Hills this com-ing weekend.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEKRICHARDHAASE
“There’s an incredible frustrationand toxicity that’s come from thecommunication breakdown andthe testing and the really heavy-handed and punitive measure thathave been imposed.”
Marcellino Tapped As Senate’s Education Chair, PAGE A6
Jewelry Stolen
Cops are investigating the theft of jewel-ry from a Lyndon Place home in Melville.The theft, which is being investigated as agrand larceny case, occurred between May9 at 6 p.m. and a call to cops May 17.
Gold Rolex StolenCops are searching for the person who
stole an 18-karat gold women’s Rolexwatch from a Colby Drive residence earlierthis year. The theft occurred between Feb.18 and a call to cops on May 18.
Crook Cuffed On Autumn Burglary
A Huntington Station man was arrestedon burglary charges May 15 after heallegedly broke into a King Avenue homein Melville between 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.Sept. 3. After getting in through a window,he allegedly stole a TV and a PlayStation.He was arrested in Yaphank at 4:30 p.m.
Put Some Ice On It
Cops were called to Ralph’s Italian Iceson Deer Park Road in Dix Hills at 9:51p.m. May 14 after someone was punched inthe face.
Hot Tub Time Machine In The Shop
Cops were called to a Wedgewood Drivehome in Dix Hills May 12 on a criminalmischief complaint after a homeowner dis-covered at 9 a.m. that someone had dam-aged their hot tub’s covered lift frame.
Credit Card Fraud
A Dix Hills resident called SuffolkCounty police May 11 after they discov-ered fraudulent purchases had been madeon their Chase credit card after May 6.
Thief Checks Out With Credit Card
Cops are searching for the person whoused a stolen credit card to rent a room atthe Huntington Hilton on May 17.
What’s the difference…With MemorialDay weekend in the rear-view mirror, a briefcrash course in the difference between Memori-al Day and Veteran’s Day seems to be in order.Veteran’s Day, which is held onNov. 11, is a tribute to all ofthe men and women who haveserved in our nation’s military.Meanwhile, Memorial Day, which is held onthe last Monday of May each year, is specifical-ly devoted to commemorating the lives of allthose who died in service of our country duringmilitary service. Both federal holidays have theirroots in past conflicts – Veteran’s Day began asArmistice Day to commemorate the end ofWorld War I, and Memorial Day began as Deco-ration Day after the Civil War, a means of re-membering the lives lost during the AmericanCivil War.
Hats off to Carl…Ahead of this MemorialDay holiday, we got some big news aroundthese parts – one of the representatives in Al-bany who works for Huntington residents is nowset to take the helm of the NewYork State Edu-cation Committee. Carl Marcellino, a formerschool teacher and administrator for many yearsbefore politics, has been named by new MajorityLeader John Flanagan – also a Huntington rep-resentative in the Senate – to helm the powerfulcommittee, taking Flanagan’s place there. Carl’sgot a lot on his plate in the coming weeks andmonths, but with his experience and attention todetail, I’m confident we will be served well in-deed by his experience and insight. Good luck,Carl!
Back up slowly…As the summer season be-gins, so too does the big rush to our area vil-lages. And if I’ve learned one thing in my life
around these parts, two things are essential –plenty of quarters in yourglove box, and the ability toparallel park. I know that I’vegrown a bit rusty over the win-ter – after all, I’m not about tostart parallel parking on snowmounds! – but it’s time tosharpen up because, with park-ing as valuable a commodity
as it is these days, if I see prime parking, I wantto take it!
The heart of the matter… Some excitingnews to share with you about the situation in-volving young Christian Siems. You might re-member the 21-year-old fellow from a story afew weeks ago, in which we reported on thesuccessful heart transplant he underwent. Well,Christian is home in Huntington once again! It’sa tremendously happy ending, one for which weare thrilled around these parts, but it bears re-minding – if you haven’t done so yet, sign up tobecome an organ donor post-haste. If you did,that’s great – tell your friends, tell your family,tell your co-workers. Make sure that, God forbidthe time comes when someone close to youneeds an organ transplant, there’s one there intheir time of need. Christian proves that organdonation works – if the one key ingredient isthere.
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As Half Hollow Hills incumbents Frank Grimaldiand James Ptucha opted not to seek re-election, vot-ers had four candidates to choose from as they tookto the polls on May 19.Of those four candidates, Adam Kleinberg (1,488
votes) and Stephanie Gurin (1,476 votes) were elect-ed to the vacant seats. Scott McElhiney (916 votes)and Adrian Montalvo (817 votes) were defeated.“I’m thrilled that the community is giving me an
opportunity to try and help the district,” Kleinberg,a 41-year-old father of two, said. “Obviously thereare a lot of expectations for me and I hope to live upto them.”Kleinberg, an attorney Sokoloff Stern LLP in Carl
Place, supports a major push for transparency in thedistrict and long-range planningwhen evaluating thedistrict’s future budgets. He is also against state stan-dardized testing, an issue that he believes is thebiggest currently facing the district.“I look forward to sitting down with the existing
board members and hearing their goals and plans forthe upcoming year,” he said.Gurin is a 47-year-old mother of two sons – one
of whom currently attends High SchoolWest – whohas an extensive history of involvement with theHalf Hollow Hills PTA system and has focused on acareer in education.She is also a supporter of increased transparen-
cy by the district towards the public – she’d like tosee a monthly newsletter published to inform res-idents of events, important meetings, etc. – andwould also like to see the district implement tech-nological innovations in its classrooms. Gurin isalso against standardized testing and, in turn, doesnot agree with linking scores from those tests toteacher evaluations.Both Kleinberg and Gurin were elected to three-
year terms.Voters also unanimously approved a
$238,658,101 budget for the 2015-2016 school year.With 1,972 in favor and 569 against, the budget
brings about a 2.34-percent tax levy increase –which was equal to the district’s tax levy cap.The $238.6-million budget will be funded, in part,
by $195,369,595.Another $28,999,697 in NewYorkState aid is expected – more than $2 million more
than the district was allotted for in the previousschool year’s budget.The ’15-’16 budget marks a 1.9-percent year-to-
year increase, which officials have said is the lowestyear-to-year increase since the ’96-’97 school year.In building the budget, district officials stressed
educational opportunities. Included are plans to: re-store elementary clubs; implement fine arts coursessuch as filmmaking and photography; and revampthe physical education program to include group andoutdoor education.There are also three capital projects included: the
replacement of High School East’s chilling andcooling tower, the renovation of High SchoolWest’stennis courts and the replacement of High SchoolWest’s auditorium partition doors.
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With the clock winding down onthe 2015 legislative session, StateSenate Majority Leader JohnFlanagan (R-E. Northport) is large-ly staying the course set by formerleader Dean Skelos after beingthrust into the leadership role lastweek.With less than two weeks re-
maining, Flanagan announced hewill push legislation related to tax-es, education, guns and sexual as-sault on campus. His priorities, an-nounced Monday, mirror in manyways the wish-list shared by Skelosin a May 7 message released short-ly before he was forced from themajority leader’s position amidst abribery and extortion indictment.Flanagan assumed the roles of ma-jority leader and temporary senatepresident on May 11.New to Flanagan’s list, however,
are reforms to address concernsabout the Common Core curriculum.Passing reforms now, Flanagan said,means they will be in place for thestart of the 2015-2016 school year.
Opponents of Common Core –who have argued the testing regi-men and added rigor of curriculum,especially at the younger grades, areinappropriate at the age levels –protested the changes en masse thisspring by opting out of state exami-nations. Several groups haveprotested outside the district officeof Flanagan, the chairman of theState Senate’s education committee.“To make parents more comfort-
able with what is happening in theirchildren’s classrooms and by exten-sion their kids as well, Senate Re-publicans will pass legislation toimprove the provisions that wereenacted in the state budget to en-sure that tests are age-appropriatefor children and the curriculum isconsistent with higher learningstandards, among other things,”Flanagan said.In addition, Flanagan also said he
will push for increasing the cap onthe allowable number of charterschools in New York State.Like Skelos, Flanagan said he
will push to make the property taxlevy cap permanent in New York, amove he said would “bring certain-
ty to taxpayers, help create goodjobs and grow our economy for thefuture.” He is also urging the As-sembly to pass the Education In-vestment Tax Credit, which is de-signed to encourage additionalcharitable donations to education,specifically to private scholarshipfunds which serve at least threenon-public schools, a nonprofit ed-ucational organization workingwith a public school or school dis-
trict, or serves directly a publicschool or district.He is also backing efforts to
“combat and root out campus sexu-al assault” and legislation thatwould ensure NewYork City policeand firefighters injured in the lineof duty “receive appropriate finan-cial protection.” Flanagan is alsopushing for “common-sense” re-forms to the SAFE gun-control actpassed in January 2013.
FlanaganStaysCourse, PushesOnCommonCoreTOWN OF HUNTINGTON
NewMajority Leader John Flanagan speaks on the floor of the State Senate.
State Senator Carl Marcellino, a for-mer biology teacher and school admin-istrator before entering the political the-ater, is returning to the head of the class– except this time it’s as the chairmanof the State Senate Education Commit-tee, sources have confirmed.The State Senator, who’s been on the
committee since he was elected toserve the fifth district in 1995, saidthere’s a lot of work to be done and notmuch time to do it. Paramount on thatto-do list, he said, is addressing Com-mon Core “and calming down the tur-moil the system seems to be in” relatedto the controversial standards, statetesting and controversial reforms toteacher evaluation methodologies.For that to happen, the state’s board
of regents and state education depart-mentmust get on the samepage as statelegislators.“We’ve got to build coalitions here.
We need consensus,” he said. “And wedon’t have a lot of time.”The move to appoint Marcellino
came after the committee’s formerchair, John Flanagan, became the State
Senate’s MajorityLeader. Marcellino’s se-lection means two of theState Senate’s most pow-erful posts are held by of-ficials representing theTown of Huntington.Flanagan on Friday
confirmed he will ap-point Marcellino to thepost.“Senator Marcellino
has a wealth of experi-ence in the Legislature and is a formerpublic school teacher and school boardmember with a strong grasp of the ed-ucation system in New York State,”Flanagan said. “I know he will do atremendous job representing studentsand their parents when it comes to im-proving the quality of education, andhe will be a tireless advocate for themembers of our Senate RepublicanConference and the taxpayers and con-stituents they represent.”Half Hollow Hills TeachersAssocia-
tion President Richard Haase agreed onFridaywithMarcellino’s call for greatercohesion. It’s an effort that will take “alot of courage and a lot of diplomacy tobring these two sides together.”
“There’s an incrediblefrustration and toxicitythat’s come from thecommunication break-down and the testing andthe really heavy-handedand punitive measure thathave been imposed,”Haase said.Education needs “a
bold, patient leader thatcan bridge differences,”one who will listen more
to those in the field and their concerns.“They need to start by looking at the
testing and the implications it’s havingon students, communities, districtsand teachers,” he said.Sources in attendance at Marcelli-
no’s meetingwith superintendents andschool board presidents in his legisla-tive district, held in Cold Spring Har-bor on May 21, said that Marcellinoreceived congratulatory phone callsfrom Flanagan and Gov.AndrewCuo-mo during the meeting.“I’m very pleased and honored,”
Marcellino said, later adding that “it’sa big job and a major honor.”Assemblyman Andrew Raia, a for-
mer legislative aide to Marcellino,
said it is “great news” that the educa-tion chairmanship is remaining onLong Island.“I know his dedication to Long Is-
land schools and children,” Raia said.State Assemblyman Chad Lupinac-
ci (R-Huntington Station), a formerschool board member in South Hunt-ington, agreed, adding that Marcellinowill be “a very powerful voice” forLong Island public schools.Dix Hills’ Stanley Klein, an LIU
Post political professor and local elec-tions analyst who serves as a Hunting-ton Republican Committeeman, saidthat Marcellino and Flanagan see “eyeto eye” on Cuomo’s approach to Com-mon Core and testing, and can proveto be a firewall to more aggressive at-tempts by Cuomo to make further re-forms.That could bear political benefits,
solidify the Republican Senate major-ity and have impacts on future townelections.“If they can pull that off – and I have
no doubt that they can – then all of theopt-out people, many of whom areDemocrats, should come over to theRepublican side next time,” Kleinsaid.
MarcellinoTappedAsSenate’s EducationChairTOWN OF HUNTINGTON
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Few dogs wouldn’t bark at the op-portunity to get outside, run free and,perhaps, make a few puppy palsalong the way.That’s the mindset behind the in-
ternationally-known dog-wellnessprogram, Dogs Playing for Life.Founded by experienced dog trainerAimee Sadler, the program has trav-eled around the globe in order to cre-ate play groups for shelter dogs inhopes of helping the little bundles ofenergy burn some of it off while si-multaneously aiding the dogs in be-ing adopted and combatting thestresses brought about by shelter life.As of this month, the Dogs Playing
for Life program officially became apart of life for the workers at theHuntington TownAnimal Shelter andthe volunteers of the League for Ani-mal Protection (LAP). Training in-cluded classroom sessions andhands-on work with the dogs ofHuntington’s shelter, which is foundon Deposit Road in East Northport.“We are excited about the poten-
tial of the Dogs Playing for Life pro-gram to stimulate dogs at the shelterand prepare them for their lives whenthey find new homes,” Town Super-visor Frank Petrone said in a pressrelease.Sadler paid a visit to the Hunting-
ton shelter and began the process of
training workers and volunteers inthe Dogs Playing for Life program,which she originally began at theSouthampton town shelter. The pro-gram has since spread to more than100 shelters worldwide.The concept is simple: create play
groups for shelter dogs so that theycan learn valuable dog-to-dog socialskills, exercise, and give shelterworkers a way of evaluating the pupsso that they can find potential adop-tion matches.“Play is good for animals and peo-
ple,” Sadler said in the release. “Let-ting shelter dogs get together to so-
cialize daily helps them to cope withthe stressful kennel environmentwhile waiting for someone to takethem home.”Jane Barbato, head of the volunteer
program at the shelter for the LAP,commended the Dogs Playing forLife program and said it offers theshelter dogs a grand opportunity.“The shelter staff and LAP volun-
teers already know that we have mostwonderful dogs in the world. Playingfor Life gives the public the opportu-nity to see for themselves just howmagnificent they really are- in alltheir glory,” she said.
The public will have that opportu-nity as town officials plan to take a“first-person” perspective throughthe eyes of one of the shelter’s dogs,Dixie, a pit bull mix. Videos areplanned to be posted online that por-tray the progress that the programmakes at the shelter.Costs for the program – coming in
at approximately $6,000 – were di-vided by the town and the LAP.“Huntington is proud of our shelter
and our efforts to stay at the forefrontof current trends in caring for thephysical and emotional needs of thedogs in our care,” Petrone said.
DoggieWellnessProgramComesToShelterTOWN OF HUNTINGTON
Huntington Town Animal Shelter workers and volunteers of the League for Animal Protection pose for a picture after beingtrained in the internationally-known dog wellness program, Dogs Playing for Life.
Above, Clarence Simpson, vice president, Vietnam Veterans of America, Suffolk County Chapter, 11, leads the Pledge of Allegiance during the Memorial DayObservance at Northport's Wall of Wars Memorial. Also pictured are James O'Donnell, Sgt. at Arms, VVA, and the Northport High School Tour Choir. Below,Maureen Murphy, mother of Medal of Honor Recipient and Navy Seal Lieutenant Michael Murphy, plays a Global War on Terrorism message with Center-port’s Darryl St. George, U.S. Navy veteran and Northport High School teacher. St. George later presented the Memorial Day address.
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Joltin’ Joe Heid WillNever Be Forgotten
DEAR EDITOR:In a day and age where our
society loosely uses theword “hero,” and whereelected officials fail us everyday, we are all blessed tohave had a man like Joe
Heid, president of Hunting-ton Tri-Village LittleLeague, live in our commu-nity, lead in our community,and selflessly serve ourcommunity with distinctionand integrity epitomizing thedefinition of a true hero.Joe Heid, as many know,
was with Huntington Tri-Village Little League for 37
years, and amazingly servedas president for the last 29years. But anyone knowingJoe knew his purpose wasnever about titles, neverabout him, and always aboutthe kids and families withoutthe fanfare.If his service at our HTV
Little League wasn’t enoughto impress you, how com-
pelling is it to know that thisman also served as a police-man with the NYPD for 21years at the 114 Precint inAstoria, Queens, not too farfrom his hometown of Bay-side? This is how I blessedlyconnected and befriendedthis great man.Almost 20 years ago I
came to live in Huntingtonfrom Astoria with my wifeand two small children aspir-ing to live the Americandream. We quickly fell inlove with our home, ourneighbors, our schools, ourchurch and a lifestyle thatfor us was paradise.Joe Heid was a relic. He
was a man’s man. He wasfrom another generation thatunderstood sacrifice and yethe was John Wayne-like instature. He was our JoeDiMaggio. I’ll never forgetwalking up to him for thefirst time with my then 7-year-old son Nicholas inhand to introduce myself. Heknew we were new to thecommunity, and it seemedlike the minute he heard wewere from Astoria, he tookme by the concession standto introduce us to hisbeloved and beautiful wifeMarion, and the rest was bet-ter than winning a lottery.We were in heaven, and itwas a baseball heaven.Meeting Joe, and serving
almost 10 years as a coachand manager, truly cementedour foundation in Hunting-ton in more ways than Icould ever describe.
I have been honored tomeet the President of theUnited States, governors,mayors, senators, ambassa-dors and foreign dignitaries,but knowing and workingwith Joe Heid has been aprivilege of a lifetime.When I had a dream to
help Greece field anOlympic baseball team forthe Athens 2004 Olympics,no one was more supportivethan Joe. When I started anonprofit (Baseball Acropo-lis) dedicated to bringingbaseball to Greece, manylaughed. Not Joe. He per-sonally recommended me toLittle League International,and from there and 15 yearslater, Greece now has an of-ficial Little League.If it were not for men,
dedicated men like Joe Heid,these dreams, aspirations,and life lessons do not be-come possible. Our commu-nity owes these men ourdeepest thanks, and to thosespecial men and women whocarry on the legacy Joeleaves behind.I thank the good Lord that
Joe Heid came our way, andimpacted thousands andthousands of our lives byleaving a shining and res-olute example of true servantleadership with quiet digni-ty, and integrity befitting adeeply good man, husband,father, grandfather, friend,and yes, a hero.
CHRIS N. KARALEKASHuntington
Opinion‘Not the types set up by the printer return their impression, the meaning, the main concern.’
If there was a downside to State Sen-ator John Flanagan’s recent election tothe powerful majority leader’s post, itwas that we would lose the East North-port resident as the chair of the SenateEducation Committee.Problem solved.Flanagan last week appointed fellow
Long Islander, Senator CarlMarcellino, to head the edu-cation committee, ensuringthat a qualified senator with a strong in-terest in doing what’s best for Long Is-land will hold this important post.As chair of that committee for the past
four years, Flanagan has brought a deepconcern and understanding of somecomplex issues and skillfully advocatedfor the Senate majority’s positions witha Governor and Assembly Speakerwhose positions are often not in the bestinterests of Long Islanders.Flanagan has been a leader of the
“Long Island nine” – the senators fromSuffolk and Nassau counties who haveeffectively delivered for Long Island inannual budget negotiations. Perhaps hismost significant role has been ensuringthat Long Island school districts receivea fair share of state education aid.It’s not all about the money, though. In
recent years, the education committeehas grappled with some thorny issues,
including New York’s less-than-stellarrollout of the Common Core curriculumand controversy over standardized test-ing. Both issues have caused an un-precedented divide in the educationcommunity as well as with parents. The“opt out” movement saw record num-bers of students declining to take stan-
dardized tests just a fewweeks ago.Carl Marcellino, whose
fifth senate district includes portions ofthe Town of Huntington, is well-quali-fied to lead the education committee asit faces these challenges. As a formerscience teacher and school administra-tor, he brings understanding and empa-thy for the challenges faced by the edu-cation community. As a long time elect-ed official, he brings understanding ofthe challenges faced by the state as wellas local governments. And – admittedlythis might be a selfish outlook – Mar-cellino brings a record of advocating forthe Long Island region as a whole andHuntington specifically.He’ll tap all of those skills and quali-
fications in the months ahead. Confi-dence in the State Education Depart-ment needs to be rebuilt and the focuskept on providing the best educationpossible to prepare students for the chal-lenges of higher education.
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The Wailers, the most legendary Ja-maican band in music history, co-head-lines a show with Rusted Root at TheParamount on Friday, June 5.
The well-known reggae bandformed their nucleus in 1969, whenBob Marley, Bunny Wailer and PeterTosh recruited Aston and Carlton Bar-rett, also known as the Barrett brothers.
Their breakout album “NattyDreads,” released in 1974, was the firstalbum the group released as Bob Mar-ley & the Wailers. In 2014, the groupcelebrated the 30th anniversary of therelease of their most successful album“Legend,” which ranked No. 46 onRolling Stone magazine’s 500 GreatestAlbums of All Time. “Legend” hassold over 30 million copies worldwide,making it the best-selling reggae albumof all time.
Since the pairing with Marley, TheWailers have sold over 250 million al-bums across the globe. Over thedecades, The Wailers have also playedwith other big-name artists such asSting, The Fugees, Stevie Wonder andCarlos Santana.
Marley died 1981 of malignantmelanoma, and in 1987, both PeterTosh and Carlton Barrett died, leaving
the band in the control ofAstonBarrett.Even with the loss of three of mainmembers, the band continued to besuccessful.
In honor of their 25th Anniversary,Rusted Root has been on an extensivenational tour to support their current re-lease, “The Movement.” Famous fortheir unique fusion of acoustic, rockand world music and formed over 20
years ago, Rusted Root has recordedeight albums and sold over three mil-lion records worldwide and haveplayed countless nights on the roadsupporting bands like Santana, TheGrateful Dead, Dave Matthews Band,The Allman Brothers Band, theHORDE Festival and the JimmyPage/Robert Plant reunion tour. Thecurrent tour lineup is Michael Glabicki(lead vocals, guitar), LizBerlin (vocals,percussion), Patrick Norman (vocals,bass, percussion) and Dirk Miller (gui-tar).
The past few years have found Rust-ed Root on a never-ending tour, with amajor career highlight last year of tour-ing with The Wailers.
“They’re legends, they’re icons, it’srock and roll. It brings back memoriesof being 5 years old listening to ‘I Shotthe Sheriff,’” bassist Patrick Normansaid.
Along with The Wailers and RustedRoot, the Adam Erza Group will alsobe performing at The Paramount onJune 5. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.,but doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are$20-$45.
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The Wailers, left, play with Rusted Root, right on June 5.
Most of us have heard of pop-up shops and restau-rants—shops that open, sometimes only for a day oran evening, in a temporary location—but what abouta pop-up art gallery?
The Northport Arts Coalition (NAC) has teamedup with Firefly Art Gallery to create “Npt Pop-UpGallery,” a weekend art show and sale at 77 Main St.in Northport, happening at least for the month ofJune, at a minimum.
“We could put it all up and 30 days later take it alldown, but if [the space is] not rented by a certaindate, we’re promised another month,” Jennifer Lau,owner of Firefly Gallery, said.
The space was formerly occupied by InteriorViews Studio, an interior design and furniture re-up-holstery business. When owners retired, landlordDennis Tennenbaum found himself with an emptybuilding and an opportunity.
Tennanbaum had worked with the NAC in thepast and knew Executive Director and former Exec-utive Director Daniel and Lauren Paige. Faced withthe empty storefront, he reached out to Lauren andasked if she wanted to use the space until he found
a tenant.“We don’t have a gallery, we don’t have a place to
show our artists. This [seemed like] a great opportu-nity for our artists to hang their work and possiblysell it,” Daniel Paige said.
They took Tennenbaum up on his offer and beganplanning. It was then that they brought in Firefly.
“We’ve been friends with the NAC and involvedin art walks and other events in town, so they cameto us when they had the idea because we had the in-frastructure to run the gallery,” Lau said.
Firefly agreed to duplicate their system and runthe gallery, which will also include space for someof their artists to hang work, according to Lau.
“They’ve offered space to our artists; there’s sev-en full-time artists that are housed here. It will giveus an opportunity, and we’re picturing it as a kind ofbillboard for us,” she added.
The Firefly Gallery is further up the street, at 180Main St. Lau said she hoped having a presence clos-er to the water would encourage people to come upto their gallery.
“It’s happening really quickly; it’s been a fewweeks [since we began]… We put out a call viaemail and within 48 hours I had like 20 artists thatsaid they wanted to participate,” Paige said.
Npt Pop-Up’s tentative hours this June will be 10a.m.-6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 12-5 p.m.on Sundays. The gallery is hosting an opening eventon June 13, from 6-9 p.m. Lau hopes that even if the77 Main St. space gets rented, another will open up.
“We thought, let’s brand it and set it all up, and ifanother space opens up in town and a landlord offersit to us, we’ll be ready,” Lau said.
For more information, visit nptpopup.gallery.
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Npt Pop-Up Creators, from left: Lauren Paige andDan Paige from Northport Arts Coalition and Jen-nifer Stearns Lau and Kate Sydney Gilmore from TheFirefly Artists.
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Supervisor Frank Petrone is flanked by Citizens Campaign for the Environ-ment Executive Director Adrienne Esposito, left, and Executive ProgramsManager Maureen Dolan Murphy.
Huntington Supervisor FrankPetrone received the CitizensCampaign for the Environ-ment’s Environmental EquinoxAward at the group’s 30th an-niversary celebration at theWoodbury Country Club May20.Citizens Campaign ExecutiveDirector Adrienne Esposito pre-sented the award to Petrone torecognize his leadership in“protecting and restoring ourbays, championing recyclingprograms and working to makethe Town of Huntington an envi-ronmental leader on Long Is-land,” according to the letter no-
tifying the supervisor that hewould be receiving the award.In particular, Esposito high-lighted three open-space bondissues that were ratified by vot-ers during Petrone’s 21-yeartenure; upgrades to the town’ssewer plant and his creation ofthe Northport Harbor WaterQuality Protection Committee,which he and Esposito co-chair.Also honored that day wereJohn Durso, president of theLong Island Federation of La-bor, and LI Federation Execu-tive Director Roger Clayman,for their work in support of sus-tainable energy projects.
Supervisor Lauded ForEnvironmental Efforts
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
The Northport Yacht Club was filled Thursday night for the annual Meet theCommodores night hosted by the Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boat-ing Clubs.
Members of the Black Rock Yacht Clubenjoy the festivities at the NorthportYacht Club.
Northport Planning Board chairmanRichard Boziwick, Rear Commodore of theNorthport Yacht Club, with his wife, Janet.
From left, Northport Yacht Club Commodore Russ Bostock with Greater Hunting-ton Council of Yacht and boating Clubs Commodore Jackie Martin; HuntingtonYacht Club WHAT Frank Messina and Huntington Yacht Club Commodore JimKelly.
A night of networking at theNorthport Yacht Club capped offthe Greater Huntington CouncilofYacht and Boating Clubs’ thirdannual Safe Boating Week calen-dar.Meet the Commodores nightattracted hundreds of attendees,including elected officials andrepresentatives from the town’s22 member yacht clubs that be-long to the boating council.
Meet The Commodores At Networking NightTOWN OF HUNTINGTON
Members of Huntington’s Town Board present Martin with a proclamation duringMeet the Commodores night.
Masthead Cove Yacht Club CruiseCaptain Dan Martin and Assembly-man Chad Lupinacci.
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For United States Marine CorpsCaptain James Ferguson, this pastweekend wasn’t just a Marine Corpsreunion. It was a family reunion.“That amazing experience we had
on our deployment made us a family,and we’re still family, and familieshave reunions,” Ferguson said.That band of brothers, 80 of them
from the India 312 battalion, marchedin formation, chanting Marine Corpscadence, as they participated in theone-mile fun run of the eighth annualChristopher G. Scherer “I Did theGrid” race in East Northport on Satur-day. They came to East Northportfrom a fifth-anniversary retreat inSouthold – an exercise in healing.“It’s important to stay connected
with the family,” Ferguson said.Their presence brought comfort to
Tim Scherer, Chris Scherer’s fatherand organizer of the race. Tim Scher-er said he hadn’t seen a cadencemarchsince Nov. 5, 2004 – the day his sonearned the title “Marine” at Parris Is-land.“It was kind of neat,” he said.Ever since Chris died in service of
his country in the summer of 2007,
felled by the bullet of an enemy sniper,Tim Scherer, his family and the mem-bers of “Team Chris” have organizeda run through the streets of EastNorthport. This year, 1,378 runnersparticipated – the most ever.All funds raised support the Semper
Fi Fund, which funds Christopher G.Scherer Scholarships at NorthportHigh School, and the Cpl. ChristopherG. Scherer Leave No Marine BehindProject, which sends requested sup-plies to Chris’ fellow Marines in the1st Combat Engineer Battalion, aswell as care packages to local soldiersserving overseas and service dogs forreturning veterans.Frank Corrigan, 30, an East North-
port native, completed the twisting,turning 4-mile route of the competi-tive run in just under 21 minutes.Corrigan said this was his first time
doing “the grid;” his family had doneso for several years. The event, hesaid, is a homecoming of sorts and achance to pay tribute to a friend, class-mate and hometown hero who gavehis life in service to his country.Corrigan is likely to join his family
in running the inaugural SuffolkCounty Marathon, which will serve asthe pinnacle of the inaugural six-raceSuffolk County veterans running se-
ries, which the Scherer run launched.The Suffolk County Marathon is
Sept. 13. County Executive Steve Bel-lone, who ran the Scherer race, saidabout 1,800 runners have signed upfor the marathon. The goal is 5,000.After the race was done, South
Huntington Public Library DirectorJoseph Latini sang one of the songsplayed at Chris Scherer’s funeral – “IfI Ever Leave This World Alive,” byFlogging Molly, as he did in the pre-
vious two years. The lyrics are in-scribed on Chris’ tombstone.But this year, one of the Flogging
Mollies joined Latini – guitarist Den-nis Casey, of Greenlawn. One line inthe lyric – “Wherever I am you'll al-ways be/More than just a memory” –rings particularly true in the family’smemories of Chris.“That’s how we live our lives now –
just thinking about him,” Tim Scherersaid.
Eighth ‘Grid’ RunCapsHealingWeekendTOWN OF HUNTINGTON
On his motorcycle, Tim Scherer, father of race namesake Christopher G. Scherer,is ready to lead the one-mile fun run, with 80 Marines from India 312 battalionmarching and chanting Marine Corps cadence.
When stepping into Sip TeaLounge, patrons of Huntington vil-lage are effectively stepping into aworld of their choosing.Transformed by the soothing,
welcoming environment that ownerNicole Basso has carefully crafted,customers to the lounge have noshortage of choices when decidingwhere to land.Whether it be in China with a Pu-
erh tea, in India with an Assam teaor perhaps Sri Lanka with a blacktea – Basso ensures that, along witha hot cup of whichever brew is cho-sen, customers are also served up aone-of-a-kind experience of culture.“The idea is that they’re being
transformed to a place where they
can sense what the culture of the teathat they’re having would be like,”she said.Take, for example, the Pu-erh tea
– a fermented dark tea produced inYunnan province, China. Sip servesthe tea “gongfu” style – a formalChinese tea ceremony – which istypically how it would be served ifpresented on the other side of theglobe.But for Basso and her customers,
it’s presented right here in Hunting-ton.“With a nice walking area, lots of
restaurants and diverse consumers…Huntington is a good place to have ashop like this,” she said.Originally opening its doors in
January 2013, Sip has found a homeat 286 NewYork Ave. The tea houseoffers 40-50 different types of tea, isthe site of several social events suchas open-mic nights and a book cluband, perhaps most importantly, givescustomers the chance to bond over ahot beverage.“There truly is an experience that
goes with drinking tea, it’s not just aquick thing,” she said. “It’s meant to
really be savored and enjoyed.”The feel of the tea house plays in-
to that notion.With an earthy, soothing vibe,
Basso has shaped the epitome of re-laxation in an eco-friendly way withtabletops made from reclaimedwood, stone counters, soy-stainedfloors and no-VOC paint on thewalls.Basso wants customers to feel free
and welcomed from the second theystep inside – even if they’ve neverbefore delved into the world of teadrinking.“We want everybody to feel like
they can find a tea that will satisfythem… No one should feel intimi-dated when they come in here,” Bas-so, a native of Halesite, said. “[Thetype of brew] really depends on theperson, but usually we can findsomething.”Of course, she said, if a customer
truly has no idea which worldthey’d like to get a taste of, Bassoand her staff are more than willingto serve as tour guides on the pathto a perfect cup of warm, relaxingrefreshment.
Sip Tea Lounge owner Nicole Bassohas been serving up a delectable envi-ronment and cups of refreshing tea inHuntington village since January2013.
‘Sipping’ All Over TheWorld
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I have what I consider theparticular pleasure of working fromhome several days per week. Unlikeothers who feel they must “dress forwork” when toiling in a home office, Irelish the idea of working in a tee shirtand pajama bottoms. That is mywork-at-home uniform. Of course, this stylestatement wouldn’t cut it in a Skypeconference.Most of us, including me, work in a
traditional office.And that’s where theperils, pleasures and pitfalls come in-to play. In that order, here are my ob-servations:Peril #1: To anyone/everyone who
drives on the highways of Long Is-land, there is the dreaded commute. Isit just me, or has traffic gotten evenworse than in years past? Have driv-ers become more inconsiderate, lesslikely to stop at red lights and moreaggressive? Let’s not even mentiontexting.Peril #2: Cough, sneeze, cough,
sneeze.Whowasn’t sick this past win-ter? The stagnant air in so many of-
fices is a breeding ground for illness.Regardless of warnings that peopleshould stay home when they’re sick,most would rather use paid time offfor enjoyment (or for their children’sillnesses).Peril #3: Parking. If you work in a
large office building, in a communitywith limited parking or anywhere elsewithout a reserved parking spot(aren’t those folks lucky?), parking isalways an issue. Add in snow andrain…well, you get the picture.Pleasure #1: For those who work in
large office buildings, there are alsopleasures. Gyms, cafés, ATMs, news-paper stands, kiosks and other ameni-ties make it easy to take care of per-sonal business before and after workand during lunch breaks. Even insmaller buildings, there are oftenbenches and tables to enjoy warmerweather and some are even in park-like settings.Pleasure #2: The value of human
contact cannot be minimized. Speakto most who solely work from homeand they will tell you about feelingisolated, with a lack of socialization.While we’re paid for working while in
the office, there is a great balanceachieved by chatting with one’s co-workers about who won last night’sgame or “Dancing with the Stars”;family time over the weekend; or a fa-vorite new restaurant. Nothing canbeat face-to-face communications foreasing stress and feeling connected tothe rest of the world.Pleasure #3: Keurig coffee maker
and filtered water. Bagels on co-workers birthdays.Pitfall #1: Once inside your compa-
ny, individual workspaces carry amultitude of symbolic meanings. Cor-ner office with your own conferencetable? Ah, the good life. Tiny cubiclenext to the steady flow of activities inthe office kitchen? Wide open spacewith no privacy? Sitting next to theperson who seems to bathe in cologneor aftershave lotion (or could use agood scrubbing)? Subjected to theloud talker, the blow hard (who neverlacks for an opinion on everythingfrom politics to religion to sportsteams), the kvetch, the drama queen?Pitfall #2: Faulty heating and venti-
lation systems have been problematicin every building in which I’ve
worked. Each office building startsout as essentially an empty space.Then individual suites and offices arecreated, blocking air flow and creat-ing challenges for the systems, whichconveniently break down just whenair conditioning is needed the most.Sweater on, sweater off, sweater on,sweater off.So, is there a cure to the office
blues? In a perfect world, I wouldwork minutes from home in a smallbuilding, reachable by bicycle, closeto all my community’s amenities. Un-til then, I will enjoy my work-at-home wardrobe on those days and thecamaraderie of my office mates aftera trying commute on the other days.
Mindy F. Wolfle, a member ofWomen Economic Developers of LongIsland, Public Relations Professionalsof Long Island and the Social MediaAssociation, is president of NeptuneMarketing LLC, chief marketing offi-cer of Vishnick McGovern Milizio,LLP, and an instructor of businesswriting and not-for-profit marketing inHofstra University's continuing edu-cation program.
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Against a waterfront backdrop atthe Vanderbilt Museum, HuntingtonTownship Chamber of Commercemembers and friends gathered lastweek to celebrate the upcoming31st Annual Golf Outing and itshonoree.The outing is Monday, June 1 at
the Huntington Crescent Club. Thechamber is proud to honor Sal Fer-ro, president and CEO of AlureHome Improvements.Now is the time to call up your
best clients, prospects, suppliers,vendors and friends to invite them toshare a fun day in the sun at Hunt-ington Crescent Club located on theshores of Northport, one of Hunt-ing¬ton’s many wonderful villagesand hamlets.This year’s golf proceeds will be
used to support the chamber’s mis-sion to promote business, economicdevel¬opment and job breation. Inaddition, proceeds will be used tohelp support chamber committees.Please join the chamber for a
comfortable day of golf, beginningwith a full breakfast, lunch on thecourse, a fun cocktail hour and agrand buffet dinner. The golf outingis open to the public, and there is anoption to be a “dinner-only” guest.Register by visiting the chamberwebsite at www.huntingtoncham-ber.com or call 631-423-6100.
Chamber Readies To TeeOff For Annual Golf Outing
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With a main focus on employment, theHuntington Opportunity ResourceCenter, in partnership with SuffolkCounty, works to bring county servicesto Huntington. Services offered includehelp with resume preparation, job
search, career counseling, access to vocational training, nonprofit referralsand DSS application assistance including SNAP, medical insurance andother human services. Next on June 3, a seminar, “EPIC: EnrichingProtecting and Improving Our Communities,” 6-8 p.m. will discuss criminaljustice basics such as knowing your rights and what to expect if you arearrested. Free, but RSVP to Michele Foulke at 631-385-2305 [email protected].
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Address: 1264 New York Ave.Phone: 631-385-2305Website: huntingtonny.gov
Looking forsomethingunique but haveno idea where tostart? TheShops at Suite
Pieces in the old Yankee Peddler building is a collectionof unique shops dealing in vintage, antiques, collectiblesand handmade creations, as well as The Studios featur-ing 13 artists upstairs. Whether you need help with a DIYproject, inspiration, or that one special gift, these folks willdeliver.
Address: 1038 New York Ave.Phone: 631-271-5817Facebook: theshopsatsuitepieces.com
Family owned and operatedsince 1940, Flowerdale byPatty offers superior floralarrangements and assort-
ments. Owner Ana Patricia Flores prides herself on herreputation to fill the shop with flowers bought directly fromthe grower. The shop also provides a variety of everydayarrangements, plants, gift baskets, silk pieces, and ofcourse balloons. Do not be surprised if walking into theshop that you are greeted with a stunning array of orchidseither — it just so happens to be the owner’s favorite flower.
Address: 1933 New York Ave.Phone: 631-423-0244Website: www.huntingtonstationsflorist.com
Lots of love goes into the tacos at Taqueria Mexico Lindo,a hidden gem in Huntington Station. With fast service andgood prices, it is a popular stop for quick Mexican staples.Diners recommend the steak tacos, huevos a laMexicana, and the sopes.
Address: 1429 New York Ave.Phone: 631-423-5980
Address: 946 New York Ave.Phone: 631-385-4444Website: www.jonnydspizza.com
The HuntingtonPublic Library hassomething for every-one: research data-bases; downloadable
eBooks, movies, music and magazines; children’s, teenand adult programs; art exhibits; museum passes; localhistory; career counseling; ESL and literacy classes;homework help and much more! And remember, asAlbert Einstein said, “The only thing that you absolutelyhave to know, is the location of the library.”
Address: 1335 New York Ave Station branch.Phone: 631-421-5053Website: thehuntingtonlibrary.org
Sonia, the owner ofSonia's Waxing ofHuntington, is fromBrazil. She began offer-ing Brazilian waxes inNew York before they
became popular. With over 30 years of experience, shehas quickly built a following with her dedication to cus-tomer satisfaction. Sonia offers more than just waxingservices of all kinds for men and women, however; youcan get a manicure or pedicure in the day spa or signup for laser hair removal.
Address: 1090 New York Ave.Phone: 631-470-9657Website: soniaswaxingplusskincare.com
You’ll change youroutlook on super-markets after goinginto the Food Plaza,offering a huge vari-
ety of meats, fish, cheeses and produce as well as nationaland international items not typically found at your big namesupermarkets. Many say the prices can’t be beat. Along witha full line of groceries and a deli, the store has in-store seat-ing and offers hot, cooked foods along with organic meatand fruit, rotisserie chickens, a fish market, flowers andCarvel ice cream cakes, as well as Lotto and MoneyGram.
Address: 2035 New York Ave.Phone: 631-271-3700Website: huntingtonfoodplaza.com
Renaissance Downtowns isHuntington Station’s MasterDeveloper. The privately heldreal estate development andinvestment firm focuses onholistic redevelopment of sub-
urban downtowns. A cornerstone of Renaissance’s community-centricapproach is its groundbreaking “crowdsourced placemaking” program,which is a grassroots, social media effort that enables local residentsand stakeholders to have a true say in what gets built in their communi-ty. Known as “Source the Station,” the movement has become the voiceof the people in what will be developed at the Huntington Station transitstation area, while promoting local, independently owned businessesthroughout the downtown area.
Address: 1266 New York Ave.Phone: 631-629-4660Website: sourcethestation.com
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You can’t miss Jonny D’s Pizza; the stand alonepopular pizzeria is practically a landmark markingNew York Avenue’s split with Nassau Road. Thelocally owned and operated pizzeria and Italianeatery offers the freshest Italian dishes, from pas-tas and salads to pizzas and other specialties.
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Pizza? Pasta?American dishes?Giuseppe’s Pizzaand Pasta has it all,providing great food,excellent customerservice and speedy
delivery — at the lowest possible price. If Giuseppe’scustomers are anything, it’s loyal. Order for deliveryor takeout through BeyondMenu.com!
Address: 1727 New York Ave.Phone: 631-351-6080Website: www.giuseppespizzaandpastany.com
When it comes to paint, plumbing, electrical and gener-al needs for the home, County Line Hardware is yourone-stop shop. Services offered include: keys andtransponder keys cut; glass and screen repair; pipe-cut-ting and threading; and underground sprinkler plansand supplies. Find all your needs for doors and win-dows, electrical, tools, heating and cooling, kitchen andbath, lawn and garden, storage, safety and more at thiscommunity staple.
Address: 173 West Hills RoadPhone: 631-427-4455Website: countyline.doitbest.com
Since 1950, Nill Bros. Inc. has been providing LongIslanders with strong, leak-free, good-looking roofs,repairs and gutter and leader installation. Designing andinstalling only the highest-quality roofs, the Nill brotherstake pride in their work. Customers are treated like family.Remember, a house is only as good as its smallest leak!
Address: 120 West Hills RoadPhone: 631-423-0820Website: nillbrothersroofing.com
Bring the family to Station Sports for a day of fun thissummer. The outdoor venue on Depot Road features 18holes of miniature golf complete with waterfalls, battingcages, western-themed target paintball, and a snackshack. Station Sports also offers birthday party packagesthat include mini gold, paintball, batting tokens, and pizza.
Jose Reyes hasrevamped an oldspace into a fine fami-ly dining establish-ment. Anaconda is aLatin-fusion bistro
harkening back to the family-friendly trappings of J & J’sSouthside restaurant, which occupied the space fordecades. The original bar and doors are still there! Whilethe menu calls heavily on Reyes and his business partner’sSalvadoran roots, inspiration is drawn from all over Southand Central America.
Need help starting your business? The HuntingtonBusiness Incubator — “Biz Inc.” — under the umbrella ofthe town’s Community Development Agency, is juststeps from the Long Island Rail Road Huntington stop.Membership at Biz Inc. offers early-stage businessesand entrepreneurs access to co-working space, WiFi,telephone, conference rooms HDTVs, guidance frommentors and other technical assistance, includingmonthly informational seminars.
Address: 1268 New York Ave.Phone: 631-385-2305Website: huntingtonny.gov
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Step through the doors of theImperial Meat Company and prepareyourself to enter a world of wonders.Commandeering the kitchen is
chef/co-owner Alexander Chernikov,who brings with him extensive exec-utive and line experience from Tao,11 Madison Park, Riviera Grill andSushi and the Russian Samovar toHuntington.The concept you see on Main
Street is a marriage of Chernikov’sdesire to launch a high-end, elaboratedining concept, and the expertise ofbusiness partners Igor and OksanaChukhriy, owners of Imperial MeatMarket in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn.At Imperial Meat Company – or
IMC, as they call it – he is the masterof a spectacular array of meats, farm-fresh vegetables, and exquisite plateslike Rabbit Confit Ragu withSpaetzle and Oven Roasted WhitePheasant.Those are just two examples of
how one should prepare to expect aspin on conventional dining wisdomat IMC – and prepare equally well tobe delighted.Start with the wide array of Wagyu
steaks, known for their intense mar-bling and rich flavors. The skirt steak($33), paired with Montreal sauce, ispeppered perfectly and expertly pre-pared, making for juicy, tendermouthfuls of prime beef, served atopwooden “chopping block” style dish-es. Other cuts include hanger ($33),flank ($35) rib eye ($54) and a NewYork Strip (market price).Another early highlight amidst the
opulent array is IMC’s Lobster Mac& Cheese ($14). In a word, it’s divine– a pitch-perfect meld of lobster,smoked Gouda and big, tender shellsfinished in aromatic white truffle.Innovation runs deep in the menu.
Octopus Carpaccio ($20) is light,bright and fork-tender; paired withherb vinaigrette, teardrop peppers,vinegar shallots and grapefruit pearls,the pairing won over a non-octopus
lover at our table. Meanwhile, lambtenderloin bites ($12) are bite-sizedmorsels of decadence atop fried zuc-chini, topped with a dollop of yogurtsauce and mint pesto.For lighter fare, try the Kale and
Quinoa salad ($12), a dish that zigsand zags to a spicy finish thanks to amedley of candied walnuts, scallions,avocados and roasted corn and fin-ished with a cilantro jalapeno vinai-grette that leaves a tingle on yourtongue.Meanwhile the truffle burrata ($25)
doesn’t merely tingle – it unleashes aflavor explosion on your taste buds,thanks to chive oil and a balsamicreduction, basil pesto, Hawaiian vol-
cano black salt and fig pearls atop abed of red and golden beet salad.A similarly explosive experience
comes in the sharable bone marrowstarter ($18), paired with rye crou-tons, cornichon and pickled garlicstems. Make sure to partake in thepink Himalayan sea salt before youpile the melt-in-your-mouth marrowon, roasted at 550 degrees.The duck platter ($26) is a thing to
behold – a spread of mild duck pro-sciutto and duck salami, as well asthree varieties of foie gras to dive into– creamy pan-seared foie gras; but-tery foie gros Tocrchon topped with apeach amaretto jam; and duckRouliet, a textured, savory treatment.It’s all paired with toast tips, picklesand a lovely kumquat preserve.The light show is something to
behold, too, with vivid décor illumi-nated in a rainbow of LED, punctu-ated by Oliver Gal prints and winebottles glowing beneath your feet as
you take in a cocktail, includingsuch summery creations as pineap-ple-infused vodka and red or whitesangria.With a new $25 bento platter avail-
able for lunches, an $80 Wagyu forTwo menu Monday-Wednesday, anda $100 Wagyu for Two special forThursday-Saturday for seatingsbefore 5:30 p.m., there are manyopportunities to explore the opulentworld of the Imperial Meat Company.Brunch is served from noon-4 p.m.on Saturday and Sunday, and a $20cover gets you unlimited mimosas.
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LAST CALL FOR VITAE: Some sadnews to report on the dining front –Vitae Restaurant and Wine Bar (54New St. Huntington 631-385-1919vitaeli.com) is ending its four-yearrun on May 31. That means there’sjust three days left for you to share afond farewell with manager John Es-tevez and the crew there. Known fortheir famous wine dinners, impres-sive bar, fine cuisine and warm am-biance; tuna tartare and the famous
half-chicken were favorites during arecent visit by the Foodies. No offi-cial word yet on what will take Vi-tae’s place, but word on the street ispointing to a beer-garden concept atthe time. Make sure you get down toVitae this week and give John and thegang a sendoff they won’t soon for-get.
EATING AT THE STOOP: Summertimedining just got a little more conven-ient – and a whole lot more delicious.The Stoop at Tutto Pazzo (84 NewYork Ave., Huntington 631-271-2253tuttopazzo.com) described by thecrew there as a throwback to Brook-lyn of yore, where “everybody ate onthe stoop,” has opened for the sum-mer season along the waters of Hale-site harbor. Featuring quick bitesfrom Tutto Pazzo’s menu for $3-$5per serving, The Stoop is open everyday from noon-4 p.m. for your grab-and-go dining pleasure. Swing by,say hi to Luigi and Joey, and tell themthe Foodies sent you.
Vitae’s last day in business will beMay 31.
“I’ve made many mistakes in mycareer; you may have read aboutsome of them,” Michael DeLuisesaid to the Five Towns College Classof 2015 with a laugh.Five Towns College celebrated on
Saturday as 159 students received de-grees from the Dix Hills college. Thegraduation was not short of humor orheartfelt remarks, as speeches fromstudents, staff and honorees folded injokes, mitigating the bittersweet na-ture of the afternoon.In a day that featured hours’ worth
of speeches from honorees andaward winners, there were a fewcommon threads among the words ofthose who stepped up to the podium.“The most important secret career
tool pulled from my treasure chest ofknowledge has been my learned ap-preciation for the tremendous posi-tive value of failure. If we can learnfrom failure, then success is justabout guaranteed,” DeLuise.DeLuise, who was the founding
president of the Melville Chamber ofCommerce, received an honoraryDoctor of Humane Letters Degree atthe ceremony and spoke of his manycareer successes and failures, fromthe laughter he initially receivedwhen he and his colleagues proposedthe first automated theatrical box of-fice system—which turned out to bea success—to his failure to seize anopportunity to become involved inthe creation of Pandora Radio.“One thing I have learned is that
most success involves taking a leapof faith… Take those leaps of faith,and when you are faced with failure,
take a deep breath, refocus on the im-portant things in your life, and headstraight back on the course towardsuccess,” he said.Celebrated sports talk show host
Michael Francesca also spoke aboutfailure, rejection and tenacity.“You guys are about to embark in-
to the best game there is—life. Buthere’s why it’s not only the bestgame: it’s the fairest game, because itdoesn’t matter how many times youfail, you can keep coming back. Youonly have to win once. If you findpeople who are incredibly successful,you’ll find that they’ve failed 20, 25times, but have the perseverance tocome back… You can be one for 30and be incredibly successful,” he said.Degree honoree, director, actress,
conductor, and all-around theaterbuff and educator Ellen Michelmoreechoed Francesca’s sentiments onrejection.“Today you are leaving a safe en-
vironment… Rejection happensmore often than not, self-doubt getsits ugly little earworm into yourbrain and keeps telling you that youaren’t good enough—you need to fo-cus on always learning and betteringyourself at your craft,” she said.Earning some cool points for the
group, “the songwriter’s drummer”Liberty DeVitto was honored with a
Doctor of Music Degree. DeVittoplayed in Billy Joel’s first band andhas played with other musicians suchas Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks,Mick Jagger, Roger Daltrey, EltonJohn, Meatloaf—the list goes on.“When the darkness has you, and
you don’t know how to get to thelight, trust your instincts, trust youreducation…get out there in theworld and create wonderful things,be passionate in everything that youdo, and remember, life, like music, iflived or played without passion, isjust noise,” he said.The afternoon was not without its
difficult moments, as the collegepresented the family of former stu-dent Tejan Edwards, 22, with aposthumous Bachelor’s Degree inMusic Education. Edwards, of Elms-ford, was killed in a car accident inJanuary. His family presented thecollege with a check to start a schol-arship fund in his name.“We’re going to continue this as
long as we can, because we want tokeep his name and his legacy alive,”his mother said.Amid the ups and downs, valedic-
torian Sonia Goldberg spoke of whythey all pursued careers in the arts.“We keep on going, because at the
end of the day, there is magic in whatwe do,” she said.
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The family of Tejan Edwards received a posthumous degree and presented FiveTowns College with a check to begin a scholarship fund in his honor. Edwardsdied at age 22 in a car accident earlier this year.
The Class of 2015 stands for the “turning of the tassel” ceremony.
in and all of the tar burned in withevery object we own.”Shea said the couple had lived in
the complex for seven years after shewon the townhouse in a lottery sever-al years ago. In the days followingthe fire, the couple was searching fortheir two cats; they located the pairand said the felines were recovering.The couple’s dog, Chloe, is also safe.Though the couple is devastated,
their “guardian angel” has emerged,Shea said.To help her friends, Liz Ward has
assembled an online fundraiser usingwebsite GoFundMe: www.go-fundme.com/chrisandcaitlyn. Wardis also in the process of planning anart benefit – expected to be hosted atTheWhale’s Tale in Northport some-time in June or July – which shehopes will include contributionsfrom local artists, such as Shea, andsponsorships from local businessesof the Town of Huntington.“They’re both amazing people…
so as soon as we found out whathappened, we discussed what wecould do to help them out,” Ward,
who works with Burke at the AppleRetail Store in the Walt WhitmanShops, said. “I thought this wouldbe an amazing opportunity to helpthem out and also to help somesmall businesses.”Ward, a graduate of Harborfields
High School, said Burke has alwaysbeen the type of person to give backand help out when others are in need.She wanted to do the same for him inhis and Shea’s time of need.As of press time on Tuesday,
$1,525 has been donated over thecourse of three days by 40 people.
“The response has been overwhelm-ing,” Shea, originally from Hunting-ton, said of the fundraising campaign.“Liz stepped up and has done every-thing perfectly. So many people havecontributed; it’s funny because some-times you don’t realize just how manypeople you have in your life untilsomething like this happens.”Donations can also be made by
visiting www.chrisandcaitlyn.com.Art donations and items for the up-coming art benefit are also being ac-cepted; for more information, [email protected].
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CAMP E&First thing’s first… The ACT and
SAT are different tests that measuresimilar but distinct concepts. TheACTmeasures achievement related tohigh school curricula, while the SATmeasures general verbal and quantita-tive reasoning.Secondly: Know that colleges will
accept either the SAT or ACT.So which should you take?It's all about the numbers. Some
students end up scoring substantiallyhigher on the SAT; others do better onthe ACT. In lieu of a crystal ball,speak with your teachers and coun-selor to help you determine which testis a better fit with your abilities.
How do the tests compare?• ACT questions tend to be more
straightforward.• ACT questions are often easier to
understand on a first read. On theSAT, you may need to spend moretime figuring out what you're beingasked before you can start solving theproblem.• The SAT has a stronger emphasis
on vocabulary. If you're an ardentwordsmith, you'll love the SAT. Ifwords aren't your thing, you may dobetter on the ACT.• The ACT has a science section,
while the SAT does not.• The ACT tests more advanced
math concepts. In addition to basicarithmetic, algebra I and II, andgeometry, the ACT tests your knowl-edge of trigonometry, too. That said,theACT math section is not necessar-ily harder, since many students findthe questions to be more straightfor-ward than those on the SAT.• TheACTWriting Test is optional,
but is required by many schools.• The SAT essay was required and
was factored into your writing score.The ACT writing test is optional. Ifyou choose to take it, it is not includ-ed in your composite score— schoolswill see it listed separately. Many col-leges require the writing section of theACT, so be sure to check with theschools where you are applying be-fore opting out.• The SAT is broken up into more
sections.• On the ACT, you tackle each con-
tent area (English, Math, Reading andScience) in one big chunk, with theoptional writing test at the end. On theSAT, the content areas (Critical Read-ing, Math and Writing) are broken upinto 10 sections, with the required es-say at the beginning. You do a littlemath, a little writing, a little criticalreading, a little more math, etc. When
choosing between the SAT and ACT,ask yourself if moving back and forthbetween content areas confuses youor keeps you energized.• The ACT is more of a “big pic-
ture” exam. College admissions offi-cers care about how you did on eachsection of the SAT. On the ACT,they're usually most concerned withyour composite score. So if you'reweak in one content area but strong inothers, you could still end up with avery goodACT score and thus make astrong impression with the admis-sions committee.
Something to keep in mind, howev-er, is that the College Board is launch-ing a redesigned SAT in March 2016and a redesigned PSAT/NMSQT andPSATTM 8/9 in October 2015. Moreclosely aligned to challenging class-room work, the redesigned assess-ments will focus on the few thingsthat evidence shows matter most forcollege and career readiness. The ex-ams are supposed to be clearer andmore open than any in the CollegeBoard’s history.The redesign affects the way the
test is structured, administered, timedand scored. An optional essay, fewermultiple choice questions, and nopenalty for wrong answers are justsome of the new features. You can al-so expect an increased emphasis oncritical thinking, problem-solving,and data analysis.The new SAT will return to the
1600-point scale, with the math andreading sections scored between200 and 800, and the optional essayevaluated separately. The ¼-pointpenalty for wrong answers will bediscontinued.The redesigned SATwill be 3 hours
long, whereas the current version ofthe SAT takes about 3 hours and 45minutes. If students choose to do theoptional essay, the exam will extendto 3 hours and 50 minutes.
The New SAT: Evidence-Based Read-ing and WritingThis part of the test will be 100
minutes long; reading will be 65 min-utes, and writing/language, 35 min-utes. Now, what is called “CriticalReading” is covered in three sectionsof 25 minutes, 25 minutes, and 20minutes, amounting to 70 minutes to-tal, and writing is covered with an es-say and two multiple choice sectionsof 25 minutes, 20 minutes, and 10minutes for 55 minutes total.The new reading part of the test will
contain 52 questions on four single
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passages and 1 set of paired passages.Now, critical reading consists of sen-tence completion and passage-basedmultiple-choice problems from 67questions.
The New SAT: MathematicsThe redesigned math sections ofthe exam will contain two sections.The first is 55 minutes, 37 questionswith a calculator allowed. The secondis 25 minutes, 20 questions with nocalculator allowed.Now the SAT math test has threesections: 25 minutes, 25 minutes, and20 minutes with 54 questions totaland a calculator is allowed in all.On the new SAT, there will be 45multiple choice questions, 11 grid-ins(each worth 1 point), and one extend-ed thinking grid-in question worth 4points. Now there are 44 multiplechoice questions and 10 grid-ins, for atotal of 54 questions.On the new SAT, many of the ques-tions will focus on solving algebraicequations, inequalities, and polyno-mials. Graphing andmodeling will al-so be important, as will percentages,
proportions, rates, ratios, and unitconversions. Now, just over one-thirdof the math section focuses on alge-braic equations and inequalities, and alittle less than a quarter of the mathsection tests percentages and propor-tions. Graphing and modeling doesnot seem to be tested extensively.Finally, on the new SAT, only sixquestions will focus on geometry. Theareas covered could include arclength, sector area, trigonometry,complex numbers and volume. Now,there are 14-16 questions on geome-try and measurement.
When selecting a prep plan, youshould choose one that best addressesyour score goals, while providing ad-equate time to balance your scheduleand studies. Most colleges and uni-versities are still deciding whetherthey will require the essay in 2016.Check with your target schools to seewhat they require or will review aspart of their admissions decisions.
Daniel Kalina is a Commack-basededucation consultant.
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Summer Field TripsRegistration is now open for summerfield trips for middle and high school stu-dents in the Half Hollow Hills andCommack School Districts, throughReach CYA. Visithttp://reachcya.org/summer-programs toview the different trips and details, or call631-549-9417.
Meet With Senior AdvocatesSuffolk County Senior Advocates whoassist seniors with information gathering,completion of eligibility or recertificationapplications and referrals to appropriatecommunity agencies, will be available atthe following places and times:Huntington Nutrition Center,Wednesdays, May 27 and June 24, 8:30a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Paumanack Village I &II (Greenlawn), Tuesday, June 16, 10a.m.-1 p.m.; Paumanack Village V & VI(Melville), Thursday, May 28, 8:30-11:30a.m.; South Huntington Library,Thursday, June 25, 10-11:30 a.m. 631-853-8200.
YMCA Camp Open HouseLearn more about the Huntington YMCASummer Day Camp during an openhouse on Saturday, June 6, 1-3 p.m. at60 Main St., Huntington.https://ymcali.org/huntington/camp/ orcall 631-421-4242.
Argentine Tango ClassesExperience the subtle communicationbetween partners as you learn the pas-sionate dance known as the tango.Come dressed to impress (but be com-fortable) for classes at a new time onSaturdays, 2-4 p.m. at Spirit ofHuntington Art Center, 2 Melville RoadNorth, Huntington Station. 631-470-9620 or [email protected]. Suggesteddonation: $15 per person/$25 per cou-ple.
Live MusicLive local bands take over Finley's ofGreene Street, 43 Greene St.,Huntington, every Saturday night at 11p.m. Join in the fun and food!
Huntington Artist’s ExhibitHersh Fine Art hosts a solo exhibition ofpaintings on fabric by Huntington artistLauren Rosenblum, on view from May16-July 31. 14A Glen Street, Glen Cove.www.hershfineart.com. 516-590-4324.
Meet And Greet NonprofitsJoin Daniel Gale for a reception and meetand greet with local charities and nonprof-its. Discover what these organizations doand what you can do to get involved.Sunday, May 31, 2-5 p.m. Cold SpringHarbor Fireman's Memorial Park. Formore info, contact Katherine Cirelli,[email protected], 631-423-1180.
Find Your CenterFind inner peace in an ongoing weeklyclass for beginners and newcomersevery Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. atDipamkara Meditation Center, 282 NewYork Ave., Huntington. 631-549-1000.www.MeditationOnLongisland.org.
Golf OutingAlternatives For Children’s 10th AnnualGolf Outing is Monday, June 15 at theHuntington Crescent Country Club, 15Washington Dr., Huntington. 10 a.m. reg-istration; 12 noon shotgun start.Sponsorship opportunities available andgolfers welcome. Call 631-331-6400x229 for information or register online atwww.alternatives4children.org.
Free Help For VetsEvery Tuesday from 12-4 p.m. is “MilitaryAppreciation Tuesdays,” when LongIsland Cares specifically assists veterans,military personnel and their families at theHuntington Station, Hauppauge andFreeport emergency pantries.Appointments can be made by [email protected].
Learn to Be Tobacco FreeSuffolk County’s “Learn to Be …TobaccoFree” program can help you break yournicotine addition. Classes are free toSuffolk residents, though there is a nomi-nal fee for medication for medically eligi-ble participants. Classes are at the SouthHuntington Library, 145 Pidgeon HillRoad, South Huntington, on Tuesdaysfrom 6-7 p.m., May 26; June 2, 9, 16.Contact: 631-549-4411.
Criminal Justice BasicsA workshop on June 3 at the HuntingtonResource Center will talk about CriminalJustice Basics – the court hierarchy, dif-ferent types of charges and the variousconsequences and outcomes; knowingyour rights; how to deal with policeencounters, arrests and what not to do;and what to expect when you are arrest-ed. 1264 New York Ave., Huntington.Registration is free with RSVP to MicheleFoulke at 631-385-2305 or by email [email protected].
OpenMic NightPlay your heart out at an acoustic openmic night every Wednesday at CaffePortofino, 249 Main St., Northport, 7-10p.m. www.facebook.com/cafportopenmic.Original songs only.
Cold Spring Harbor Library95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.631-692-6820. cshlibrary.org.• Children in kindergarten and first gradecan learn all about sea animals onWednesday, June 3, at 4:30 p.m.
Commack Public Library18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.• Enjoy a friendly game of bridge ormah-jongg in the Community Roomevery Friday, from 1-5:30 p.m.
Deer Park Public Library44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000.deerparklibrary.org.• Writers can come and participate in aCreative Writing Space on May 29,from 2-3 p.m.
Elwood Public Library3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722. www.elwoodlibrary.org.• Celebrate Spring with an afternoon oflearning and reading about butterflieson Thursday, May 28, from 2-2:30 p.m.
Half Hollow Hills Community LibraryDix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet HollowRoad. 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.• Stay in shape with Therapeutic Yogaon Friday, May 29, from 9:45-10:45a.m. Bring a mat and towel.Registration is required.
Harborfields Public Library31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org.• Teens in grades 6-12 can come andshowcase their vocal talent at OpenMic Night on May, 29, from 7-8:30p.m. Registration is required.
Huntington Public LibraryMain Branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.631-427-5165. Station Branch: 1335New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. www.thehuntingtonlibrary.org.• Come and enjoy the Long IslandPoetry Collective on Thursday, May28, from 6:30-9 p.m. (Main)
Northport-East Northport PublicLibraryNorthport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. East Northport: 185 LarkfieldRoad. 631-261-2313. www.nenpl.org.• Book a trip to the Brooklyn BotanicGarden and the Brooklyn Museum ofArt on Saturday, May 30. Departure isat 8:15 a.m. Registration is required.Go online for more information.(Northport)
South Huntington Public Library145 Pidgeon Hill Road, HuntingtonStation. 631-549-4411. www.shpl.info.• Enjoy pizza and a viewing of Into theWoods, on Friday, May 29, from 6-9p.m.
Cinema Arts Centre423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cine-maartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.• Join Beatles expert, Scott Frieman fora lecture and multimedia presentationtitled “A Trip Through StrawberryFields” on Thursday, June 4, at 9 p.m.
John W. Engeman Theater AtNorthport350 Main St., Northport. www.john-wengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900.• Next up, Mel Brooks’ “The Producers”takes the stage May 28-July 12.
Art League of Long Island107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays;11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400.www.ArtLeagueLI.net.• On display through June 7, “Side bySide: Works on Paper and Canvas” by
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b.j. spoke gallery299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours:Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 631-549-5106. www.bjspokegallery.com.• On display through May 31 are gallerymembers Liz Ehrlichman with “NotQuite Ready-to-Wear” and KevinLarkin’s haiku paintings.
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor.631-367-3418. www.cshwhalingmuse-um.org.• Adults and children are welcomed tocome and build a boat model out ofwood on Saturday, May 30, from 1-4p.m.
Heckscher Museum Of Art2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museumhours: Wednesday - Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m.,Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5p.m. Admission $6-8/adults, $4-6/seniors,and $4-5/children; members and childrenunder 10 free. 631-351-3250.• Come and check out “Before Selfies:Portraiture through the Ages” for a lookat portraits before the advent of cam-eras. The exhibit is on display throughAug. 9.
Huntington Arts CouncilMain Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St.,Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday -Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday noon-4p.m. 631-271-8423. www.hunting-tonarts.org.• “Don’t Eat This,” a juried art show, is ondisplay through June 6.
Huntington Historical SocietyMain office/library: 209 Main St.,Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop,434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & SailorsMemorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. www.huntingtonhis-toricalsociety.org.• The first Tide Mill Tour of the season isMay 21 at 1:45 p.m. The mill was builtin 1795 and is the only one left inHuntington. Advanced registration isrequired.
Northport Historical Society Museum215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours:Tuesday - Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. www.northporthistorical.org.• For an afternoon of historical fun, comeand enjoy a self-guided walking tour ofthe Northport’s Historic Main StreetTuesday-Sunday from 1-4:30 p.m.Available in the museum shop at $5per person.
Ripe Art Gallery1028 Park Ave., Huntington. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 2-8p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.www.ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805.• A solo show of mixed media canvasesby Sue Contessa is now on display.
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium180 Little Neck Road, Centerport.Museum hours through April 15:Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4
p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6students with ID and seniors 62 andolder, and $3 children 12 and under.Mansion tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.• Enjoy an afternoon of mansion touring,which begins in the Courtyard of thehistoric house once owned by WilliamK. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesday,Saturday and Sunday for a fee of $5 inaddition to the price of admission.Check the museum’s website for timelistings.
Walt Whitman Birthplace246 Old Walt Whitman Road, HuntingtonStation. Hours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.- 5p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4students, and children under 5 are free.631-427-5240. www.waltwhitman.org.• Schedule at a time convenient for yourgroup for high tea and transport your-self back in time as your group experi-ences High Tea in a private gatheringhouse at the Birthplace. $25/person.631-427-5240, ext. [email protected].
Five Towns College Performing ArtsCenterFive Towns College, 305 N. ServiceRoad, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-656-2148. www.dhpac.org.• The Eglevsky Ballet presents “TheSpring Series 2015” on Saturday, May30 at 1 and 4 p.m. $25.
The Paramount370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. www.paramountny.com. Allshows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwisenoted.• Panthogram and special guest SonLittle will be performing live at theParamount on Friday, May 29, at 9p.m.
Whaling Museum DocentsStarting June 1 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.and continuing Mondays through June22, train to become a volunteer docentat the Whaling Museum & EducationCenter in Cold Spring Harbor. No expe-rience necessary; just have a friendlydemeanor and a willingness to learn.Docents enjoy flexible schedules of 3-hour shifts weekly or biweekly. Registerat www.cshwhalingmusem.org or con-tact Cindy Grimm at cgrimm@cshwhal-
ingmuseum.org.
Tea Party Volunteer AssistantThe Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 OldWalt Whitman Road, Huntington Station,aims to create a greater passion forreading and writing through exhibits,tours, educational and cultural events. Itseeks volunteers to assist the tea partycoordinator. The position entails settingup food and beverages and assistingwith clean-up. Contact Diana Alvarez at631-427-5240 ext. 114. www.waltwhit-man.org.
Cosmetologists WantedHospice Care Network is seeking NewYork State-licensed cosmetologists toprovide 2-4 haircuts per month for com-munity members facing life-limiting ill-nesses. Download an application atwww.hospicecarenetwork.org or call 516-224-6423.
Be A Museum DocentThe Huntington Historical Society is cur-rently seeking volunteers to train tobecome Museum Docents at the historicDavid Conklin Farmhouse Museum. Themuseum is located at 2 High St. inHuntington village and is a fascinatinginterpretation of the Colonial, Federaland Victorian time periods. No experi-ence required – an interest in local histo-ry is a plus. Training is provided. Call631-427-7045 ext 403.
Seeking Volunteer AdvocatesThe Family Service League’sOmbudservice Program of SuffolkCounty is seeking volunteers to train asadvocates for nursing home, adult homeand assisted living facility residents tohelp ensure they receive quality careand their rights are protected. 631-427-3700 ext. 240.
Artistically Gifted NeededThe Gurwin Jewish Nursing &Rehabilitation Center in Commack isseeking artistically gifted volunteers topartner with residents in a new pro-gram, “heART to heART” aimed at help-ing people with varying levels of cogni-tive ability express themselves throughart. Contact Judie at 516-931-5036 [email protected].
Don’t Hibernate. HelpThe Retired Senior Volunteer Program(RSVP SUFFOLK) needs adults 55+ tohelp in organizations throughout SuffolkCounty. Dozens of opportunities avail-
able in this federally funded program forjust about any interest or skill. Visitwww.rsvpsuffolk.org or call 631-979-9490 ext.12 for more information.
Friends At HomeLooking to earn some community servicehours while changing a life? As part ofthe Friends@Home program, a project ofThe Ariella's Friendship Circle at theChai Center in Dix Hills, visit a child withspecial needs in an environment theyare most comfortable: their own homes.Together, bake cookies, play games, cre-ate arts and crafts, read books andmore. Contact Nati or Sara at 631-351-8672 or [email protected]
Be A Friend Of The BayFriends of the Bay is in need of volun-teers who can help convert water qualitydata, which is currently kept in an excelsheet, into a Microsoft Access database.Assistance is also needed with ArcViewGIS, to configure maps of the water-shed. Call 516-922-6666 or [email protected].
Be A Host FamilyHuntington Sanctuary is seeking familiesor individual adults to become HostHomes, which provide temporary shelterto youth between ages 12-17 who areexperiencing a family crisis. ContactJennifer Petti at 631-271-2183 for moreinformation.
Helping Furry FriendsLittle Shelter Animal Rescue andAdoption Center is looking for volunteerswho want to make a difference in thelives of animals. Free training provided.Visit www.littleshelter.com or call 631-368-8770 ext. 204.
Walt Whitman BirthplaceIf you are interested in literature or histo-ry, the Walt Whitman Birthplace has fas-cinating and rewarding part-time volun-teer positions available. Free trainingprovided. 631-427-5420 ext.114.
Helping Runaway KidsShare your ideas and opinions on howHuntington Sanctuary, a program of theHuntington Youth Bureau, can help youthages 12-21 who run away or who are atrisk of running away. The group’s adviso-ry board meets one Thursday a month at6 p.m. Call 631-271-2183.
Eyes For The BlindSuffolk County’s Helen Keller Services islooking for volunteers to visit blind whoare home-bound to socialize and aid inreading mail, possibly provide trans-portation. 631-424-0022.
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Criminal Justice BasicsA workshop on June 3 at the
Huntington Resource Center will talkabout Criminal Justice Basics – the courthierarchy, different types of charges andthe various consequences and outcomes;knowing your rights; how to deal withpolice encounters, arrests and what not todo; and what to expect when you arearrested. 1264New York Ave., Huntington.Registration is free with RSVP to MicheleFoulke at 631-385-2305 or by email [email protected].
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Despite sharing the League IV title with EastIslip this season, the Colts of Half Hollow HillsHigh School West’s baseball team began theirplayoff run on the road against Smithtown Easton May 21.No. 5 Hills West (15-6) ultimately couldn’t
hurdle the Bulls on the road and fell 8-6 – oneseason after the Colts reached the final round ofthe 2014 Suffolk playoffs, but were defeated byWest Islip.The Colts started out hot, however, as they
jumped out to a very early 6-0 lead in the firstinning. The Bulls managed to fight back and tiedthe score at 6-6 heading into the bottom of thesixth inning. In that inning, Smithtown East’sJohn Marti drove in, what would become, thewinning run on a ground out. Hills West could-n’t manage to fight back and its season came toan end in the 2015 Suffolk Class AA champi-onship round.In earning that co-league title with No. 6 East
Islip, the Colts earned an automatic bid into thechampionship round to face No. 4 SmithtownEast (19-2), this season’s League III champion.East Islip (18-5) clawed through the qualifyinground and defeated No. 3 Hauppauge (18-3) onThursday to earn a best-of-three series againstNo. 2 Ward Melville (19-2).
With the 2015 season now in the books, theColts are set to graduate several seniors includ-ing: Tyler DeLucia, Matt Feinstein, NickLombardi, Mike Marino, Owen McMenamy,JoshWende, Aaron Glickstein and Jon Faraci.Glickstein, one of the Colts’ shutdown pitch-
ers in past seasons, missed the 2015 season dueto an injury, but will go on to Stony BrookUniversity this fall.Faraci, a 6-foot-6 first baseman with a power-
ful bat, will also move on to college ball; he’s setto attend St. John’s University.
Entering the postseason as a co-league champion, the Colts playoff run ended with a loss to Smithtown Easton May 21.
The Thunderbirds’ hot start to the2015 Suffolk Class AA playoffscame to an end on May 21 as HillsEast fell to Connetquot, 11-3.Hills East, the No. 10 seed,
entered the postseason following asuccessful trek through a competi-tive League III schedule. TheThunderbirds (15-8) finished thirdin that league behind No. 9Smithtown West and No. 4Smithtown East. Both of thoseteams received automatic bids to thechampionship round, but theThunderbirds instead had to win twogames in the qualifying round inorder to reach the same status.First, on May 16, the Thunderbirds
welcomed No. 13 Riverhead (12-9)for Hills East’s first playoff baseballgame since 2013.The Thunderbirds dominated
from the get-go as BrandonBonomo was a force on the moundand led Hills East to a 10-0 victory.Bonomo, who earned 5 wins on themound through the regular season,struck out 7, walked 3 and onlyallowed 3 hits for theThunderbirds.Next, Hills East was on the road
as it traveled to No. 7 Sachem East(14-7) on Tuesday. TheThunderbirds were, once again,dominant as Patch Dooley earnedhis fifth win on the mound with afive-inning performance where heallowed 1 earned run on 4 hits anddelivered 7 strikeouts with 5 walks.
The Thunderbirds won 11-2.On offense, Mike Palazzolo
capped off his 3-for-4 day from theplate with a solo home run, a dou-ble, 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored.MattHogan was also 1-for-3 with 3RBIs.Then came a trip to Connetquot
(19-2), the top-seeded team in thisyear’s bracket.Bonomo was on the mound once
again for the Thunderbirds, but suf-fered his first loss of the loss asConnetquot prevailed 11-3.With that, the Thunderbirds cam-
paign through the playoffs came toan end. On Saturday, Connetquotwas to begin a best-of-three serieswith Smithtown East, a team thatdefeated the Colts of High SchoolWest, 8-6, on Thursday.
PlayoffRunComesToAnEndForT-BirdsBASEBALL>> CONNETQUOT 11, HILLS EAST 3
Despite a run of success in the quali-fying round, the Thunderbirds of HillsEast had their playoff campaign cometo an end on May 21 following a loss toConnetquot.
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An underdog; a long shot; an un-known – time and time again, Green-lawn’s Chris Algieri has been over-looked. While not ideal, thesemantras haven’t slowed the 31-year-old professional boxer – if anything,he’s embraced them.“That’s what I’ve been my whole
career: an underdog,” Algieri said.“I’m a kid from Long Island; I’m notsupposed to be boxing.”Upset victories over Emmanuel
Taylor and Ruslan Provodnikov haveproved that wrong, however, as Al-gieri’s name has become relevant butperhaps not yet respected.As his Friday-night title bout at the
Barclays Center in Brooklyn drawsnearer, in the minds of Algieri’s crit-ics, he’s facing an uphill battleagainst Amir Khan.Though on Monday, as Algieri
trained at Bellmore KickboxingMMA, he said that he’s ready to shiftthe notion of “Algieri” being thename of a sleeper.“You’ve got a guy like Amir Khan
who has never been the underdog;he’s supposed to win every fight thathe’s been in, [but] he has three loss-es. The mentality shift, I think, is animportant aspect of this fight,” hesaid.After enduring training camp in
Florida with his new trainer JohnDavid Jackson, Algieri was back onLong Island for fight week, whichwill culminate with the trip to theBarclays Center – the venue wherehe defeated Provodnikov and earnedthe World Boxing Organization(WBO) Light Welterweight champi-onship last year. Algieri (20-1, 8
KOs) was forced to vacate that titlewhen he went on to fight MannyPacquiao in November 2014, but an-other title opportunity presents itselfas the Greenlawn native can claimthe World Boxing Council (WBC)Silver Welterweight title with a vic-tory on May 29.In order to do that, Algieri said,
it’ll be a test of his endurance.“[Khan] is a difficult fight for any-
body – he’s fast, he’s got a big ama-teur background and multiple worldchampionship fights, so he’s goingto come out fast like he alwaysdoes,” Algieri said. “He’s a sprinter,but I have great endurance. He’s afast [fighter], but I have great tim-ing. Those are my advantages [and]I’m going to try and capitalize onthose all night long.”Standing at 5-foot-10, Algieri also
has a physical advantage over the 5-foot-9 Khan – including a one-inchadvantage in reach, which Algierialso holds.Khan (30-3, 19 KOs) is 28 years
old and hails from Bolton, England.Of the three losses that Khan hassuffered, two of them have been tofighters that held an advantage inreach over him – Lamont Petersonon Dec. 10, 2011 and BreidisPrescott on Sept. 6, 2008.Though small leads, they could
play a factor in the fight, Algierisaid.“He’s not used to being the short-
er guy,” he said. “It’s not a big heightand reach difference, but he’s notused to that. He’s used to being theguy with the advantage so that couldplay a part from his aspect – but I’mjust going to do what I do.”Even though the odds are against
Algieri – VegasInsider.com listedAl-gieri as a +900 underdog on Sunday– the “hometown” crowd of the Bar-clays Center should almost assured-ly give Algieri a motivational advan-tage come Friday. With that, Algieri
said, a sense of familiarity hasemerged as he compared the upcom-ing Khan fight to that of the Provod-nikov fight, which will have takenplace a year ago come June 14.“There’s an extra level of excite-
ment when you’re at home,” Algierisaid. “To be in my home gym for thefirst time in five-and-a-half weeks,there’s just a sense of familiarity.And that level of excitement withyour home people being able towatch you – they’re going to be rightthere in the crowd. It just ups thelevel of fight week, which is intenseto begin with.”Algieri will look to make some
more magic happen at the BarclaysCenter on Friday as the fight is set tobe televised by SpikeTV beginningat 9 p.m. EST.“I’ve got that feeling again,” he
said, “[there’s] another magicalnight ahead.”
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After taping up his wrists, Algieri warms up with some speed and awarenesstraining.
Trainer and gym co-owner, KeithTrimble, left, chats with Algieri as thepro boxer laces up his gloves.
The nearly hour and a half training session comes to an end as Algieri, right, hasTrimble remove his gloves.
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