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SPOTLIGHT

By Peter [email protected]

Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Gif-fords, who survived a 2011 assassination attemptin which six people were killed, was guest speak-er at a rally of gun control advocates in Dix Hillson Sunday. Giffords, who suffers motor impair-ment and difficulty speaking as a result of theshooting, walked into the room at Five Towns Col-lege to a standing ovation accompanied by herhusband, Mark Kelly; Congressman Steve Israel(D-Huntington); and two women who had lostfamily members to gun violence.The event was a campaign rally for Hillary Clin-

ton, organized by Israel on short notice in advanceof Tuesday’s Democratic primary vote. For anyDemocrats voting in the primary, for whom guncontrol is an issue, Israel wanted to point out thatClinton’s opponent, Bernie Sanders, has opposedgun control legislation.“We have a Congress that has actually broken

records for ‘moments of silence,’” but will not

vote on common sense gun regulations, Israel said.And though Sanders is perceived as the “progres-sive” candidate, “this issue presents the most stun-

ning difference between Hillary Clinton andBernie Sanders,” he said.

Gabby Giffords Leads Gun Control RallyDIX HILLS

By Janee [email protected]

For the past eight years, StevenConnolly, of Dix Hills, has raisedaround $16,000 for Friends ofKaren, a nonprofit organizationthat supports critically-ill childrenand their families.Connolly, who is a father of two,

first learned of the organizationwhen his children were very young.“I couldn’t imagine having to go

through that, no matter how muchhelp I was getting,” Connolly, 50,said. “After hearing what Friendsof Karen did, it sucked me in.”Connolly first joined up with the

Father Raises $16K For Sick ChildrenDIX HILLS

Steven Connolly, right, has been participating in the Friends of Karen an-nual walk-run for eight years, raising approximately $16,000 for the or-ganization. Pictured with him is Anthony Tomaro, a partner at Connolly’saccounting firm.

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Rita Kestenbaum, Rep. Steve Israel, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband, Mark Kelly,spoke in support of gun control at a campaign rally at Five Towns College in Dix Hills Sunday.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEKILENEBROWN

“I can’t even tell you how movingit was, the residents were so happy.On their last song, [the children]sang ‘God Bless America’and theresidents were welling up withtears, clapping and smiling.”

Children Give Back Through Acts Of Kindness, page A14

Pot In Public

A 29-year-old Deer Park man was arrest-ed at the corner of Straight Path andYorktown Road in Dix Hills for possessingmarijuana at around 9:50 p.m. on April 15,Suffolk police said. The man was sitting ina parked 2014 Toyota Camry and had themarijuana in public view, according topolice. He was charged with fifth-degreecriminal possession of marijuana.

Hit And Run

Suffolk police said a 47-year-old DixHills man was arrested for a hit and run ataround 5:25 p.m. on April 14 on Wolf HillRoad and Carman Road. The man wasdriving a 1996 Toyota, crashed into a 2002Ford Mustang and fled from the scene,according to police. He was pulled over ashort time later, arrested and charged withoperating a motor vehicle with a bloodalcohol level of 1 percent, and for leavingthe scene of a property damage accident,police said.

Break-In, Jewelry Stolen

An unknown person burglarized anAprilAvenue home in Dix Hills at around 1 p.m.on April 14, Suffolk police said. A windowwas broken and jewelry was stolen, accord-ing to police.

Purse Stolen From Car

Someone broke into a 2002 Ford Escapein the parking lot of Eastern Athletic Clubon Ruland Road in Melville at around12:40 p.m. April 12, Suffolk police said. Awindow was broken and a purse containingcredit cards was stolen, according topolice.

Gift Cards Swiped

An unknown person stole gift cards froma 2016 Acura on Lamarr Avenue inMelville at around 11 p.m. on April 10,Suffolk police said. The vehicle was leftunlocked, according to police.

That Was Fast… Just an FYI: Next week isthe end of April. Yeah, I’m being a bit premature,but where the heck did it go?! I could have sworn Ijust flipped to the next page inmy calendar, but the thing is al-most already due for anotherchange.

Bad Weather Bandits… At the SuffolkCounty Police Second Precinct meeting April 13, animportant, almost counter-intuitive tip was high-lighted by Inspector Christopher Hatton. The in-spector noted that rainy weather might hamper orstop everyday civilians from their typical errandsand activities, but it also serves as a perfect time forcriminals to strike. Taking advantage of any oppor-tunity to mask their presence, inclement weatheraids in cloaking the sounds of a would-be thief’sfootsteps, or the sound of the perpetrator trying tobreak through your back window. Additionally, ourpets tend to bark in bad weather as well, so don’tcount on them to serve as scouts when it’s alreadyraining cats and dogs. Be vigilant, and stay safe.

Trump Mania… It seems that Long Island hasbeen swept up in in the drama of this year’s race forthe White House. Whether you like him or not, itseems that Donald Trump has captured the hearts ofsome, and the ire of others. In dealing with SuffolkCounty police, as we usually do here at Long Is-lander News, officials at the public information of-fice told us they were especially swamped last weekpreparing for Trump supporters to flood Patchogue.I will reserve my opinions on who I support as pres-ident, however, when it comes to all candidates, Iam generally dissatisfied by how media tends tospotlight personal lives and trivialities of that na-

ture. So rarely do I see the candidates discuss theirpolitical beliefs or actual strate-gies to lead our country. I believeTrump is garnering so many sup-porters in part because he simplydoes not hold back and speaksopenly, for better or worse. Thatalone is not a good reason tosupport a candidate, but it high-

lights the fact that the public craves seeing beyondthe smokescreen so often created.

National Pretzel Day…Since it would seemthat everything has a national holiday, it’s time tocelebrate the opportunity to indulge in thick doughand high sodium. Of course, I’m talking about Na-tional Pretzel Day on April 26. I’m not sure if thereare any specialty pretzel shops in the Town of Hunt-ington, but I do know that there’s a place or two tograb one in the Walt Whitman Mall. So, for thoseout and about on Tuesday, keep an eye out for pret-zel lovers. They might cause a traffic jam right inthe middle of the mall. For those pre-determinedpretzel lovers: Where is the best place to get one intown? Although I don’t understand why pretzelsneed a holiday, I do enjoy the occasional cup ofpretzel bites with cheese dip, sometimes as I shop.However, once I’m done stuffing my face, I imme-diately find myself scurrying for water to quenchmy thirst after all that salt.

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A mother “felt ecstatic” and wasrelieved to hear from her son onFriday after he was missing forthree days.Jason Geier, 17, of Dix Hills was

reported missing April 12. He waslast seen near 43 Arista Drive inDix Hills. The report led Suffolkpolice to issue a silver alert sinceGeier has been diagnosed with AD-

HD, bipolar disorder anddepression, and was poten-tially suicidal after goingwithout medication for atleast 24 hours.However, “somebody

with a higher power kepthim safe,” Gail Mitgang,the teenager’s mother, saidMonday. “I just heard hisvoice and that was enoughfor me to know he wasokay.”

On Friday, Geierstopped in to 620 On CatonPizzeria in Brooklyn andasked to use a telephone,Mitgang said. Geier calledhis mother and asked her topick him up around 5 p.m.,she said. He was un-harmed, according to po-lice.“He’d never been to that

area, he didn’t know wherehe was headed,” Mitgang said.

She thanked the staff at the pizze-ria for allowing Geier to use theirphone, especially given his “di-sheveled” appearance.In an April 14 interview, Mitgang

said her son also went missing twoyears ago, leading to a report filedwith police. However, he was founda few hours later.“He needed to get away from re-

ality,” Mitgang said.Geier is enrolled at Iris Wolfson

High School in Greenvale.

Missing Teenager Found InBrooklyn, CopsSayDIX HILLS

By Jano [email protected]

Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trot-ta (R-Fort Salonga) introduced legislationApril 12 to suspend the county’s red lightcamera program that raked in just over$27.5 million in 2014, according to a re-cently published report.Trotta argues that the program is not

geared toward improving safety, but insteadhas increased certain types of accidents atsome intersections across the county. Trottacalled the program a “money grab,” throughwhich the county is looking to secure rev-enue without having to raise taxes.Comparing yearly averages, right-angle

accidents, or T-bone collisions, at camera-equipped intersections in Suffolk were re-duced by 21.6 percent, or from 176 beforecameras were installed to 138 after, ac-cording the report published by the SuffolkTraffic and Parking Violations Agency.The report is based off data provided bythe state, according to county officials.Similarly, accidents leading to injury

decreased by 4.2 percent, from 481 to 461,on average.Total accidents at camera-equipped in-

tersections have decreased from 1,073 to1,040, or by 3.1 percent, on average.However, rear-end accidents at such in-

tersections have increased 42 percent,from 302 to 429, on average.Suffolk’s report shows that there are 17

red light camera-equipped intersectionsaround the Town of Huntington, five ofwhich are spread across Dix Hills andMelville.The two in Dix Hills are at the intersec-

tions of the Long Island Expressway SouthService Road and Deer Park Avenue, andthe LIE North North Service Road andCommack Road. In Melville, there arethree: one at the LIE North Service Roadand Pinelawn Road, another at the LIESouth Service Road and Route 110 and oneat Pinelawn Road and Half Hollow Road.At each of these in Dix Hills and

Melville, except for the Melville intersec-tion of LIE North Service Road andPinelawn Road, right angle accident peryear have decreased, on average.Rear end accidents also decreased at the

lone Melville intersection, but increased infrequency at each of the four other inter-sections, sometimes doubling in frequen-cy, on average. (See sidebar for expandedaccident data).Trotta claims that many of these viola-

tions come from illegal or rolling right turnsat red light, however, Suffolk’s report didnot provide such statistics. Margiotta saidthat approximately 70 percent of the cita-tions have been issued because of turns atred lights, both for right turns and left turns.The legislation proposed by Trotta last

week intends to suspend the program in-definitely, allowing Suffolk to study theinitiative further and “restore public con-fidence in the program.”Trotta’s legislationwill go before the leg-

islature’s public safety committee May 5.Paul Margiotta, executive director for

the county’s Traffic and Parking Viola-tions Agency, acknowledged the increasein rear-ends, but said the cameras may nothave led to the spike.Meanwhile, he said the drop in right-

angle accidents outweighed that, explain-ing that those accidents tend to causemore injuries and fatalities.“Going through the red light, you are

more likely to be killed or seriously in-jured than smacking into the back of thecar in front of you,” he said. “It could beconcluded that not passing the red lightand getting into a rear fender bender savesyou from going through the light and get-

ting into a critical, if not fatal accident.”In reference to Trotta’s proposal, Mar-

giotta disagreed with the idea of suspend-ing the program. Margiotta said that par-ticularly problematic intersections shouldbe examined, and independent profession-als should be brought in for insight.“I’d hate to see someone remove a cam-

era from the program then have a fatal ac-cident at that intersection,” he said. “If itwas my family or friends and 4.2 percentof them now are not being injured, we’regoing in the right direction.”To manage Suffolk’s program, which

was initiated in 2010, the county contract-ed Xerox State and Local Solutions to in-stall the hardware and develop criteria thatdetermines where cameras are placed.Suffolk Xerox a portion of the fines

collected.According to a contract change dated

Nov. 17, 2012, all new cameras built afterthat date must meet a minimum criteria ofno less than 25 “video validated viola-tions” in a 16-hour period. Regarding thischange in the contract, Margiotta said itwas chosen based on safety considera-tions to determine which intersections arethe most dangerous ones.In 2012, the county collected $292,168

from 3,951 citations. The next year, cita-tions increased to 52,654, netting $4.88million for Suffolk. According to most-re-cent data, citations rose again in 2014 to321,009, yielding $27.52 million.

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1. Dix Hills (Long Island Ex-pressway South Service Roadand Deer Park Avenue)Total Accidents: 9.3 to 9.3Right Angle Accidents: 2 to 0.3Rear-end Accidents: 2.3 to 3.2Accidents Involving Injury: 5.3 to3.4

2. Dix Hills (Long Island Ex-pressway North Service Roadand Commack Road)Total Accidents: 21.7 to 16.9RightAngleAccidents: 2.7 to 1.6Rear-end Accidents: 3 to 4Accidents Involving Injury: 5.7to 6.1

3. Melville (Long Island Ex-pressway North Service Roadand Pinelawn Road)Total Accidents: 7 to 11.1RightAngleAccidents: 1.3 to 2.2Rear-end Accidents: 3.3 to 1.1Accidents Involving Injury: 4.3to 3.3

4. Melville (Long Island Ex-pressway South Service Roadand Route 110)Total Accidents: 11.0 to 13.9Right Angle Accidents: 3 / 1.9Rear-end Accidents: 3.3 to 7.0Accidents Involving Injury: 6.3to 3.5

5. Melville (Pinelawn Roadand Half Hollow Road)Total Accidents: 15.7 to 22.5Right Angle Accidents: 3 to 0.9Rear-end Accidents: 4.3 to 8.4Accidents Involving Injury: 7.7to 13.1

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Suffolk Legislator Robert Trotta wants to halt the county’s red light camera program.

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‘We Are Not TheProblem’

Honorable Governor Cuomo,

I understand your goal ofstemming the tide of businessesleaving NewYork State by meansof the tax cap. At the same time,the tax cap should be attenuated.We are not the problem.For those livingwithin theHale-

site Fire District, the taxes for 2016are $1.96 million – say $2 million.By contrast, for the residents livingin the Village of Huntington Bay,the 2015-2016 tax bill is $1.95mil-lion. Almost all district residentspaid Huntington School Districttaxes of $101.99 million in 2015-2016. For fiscal year 2015-2016the Huntington Public Library tax

is $8.81 million. Town of Hunting-ton 2015-2016 taxes are $44.30million. The Town of Huntington’sshare of the county taxes are$140.93million. Town ofHunting-ton taxpayers pay state MTA taxesof $526,380. Totaling $298.52mil-lion. This doesn’t include the state.Demonstrably, the Halesite

Fire District budget is less than 1percent of the total tax burden.One of the lesser budgets – oneof the most vital functions.Our work force is more than 90

percent volunteer; comprisingfive full-time paid district staff,and 77 volunteer firefighters.Following a recommendation

from the Office of the StateComptroller in 2011, we identi-fied our priorities, ordered ourpriorities, and developed a long-term capital spending plan. Part

of the plan was to update theoriginal 1964 kitchen, which wedid in 2015, after going to thepublic with the requisite manda-tory referendum. The payments,both interest and principle, to re-deem the bond are not exemptfrom the tax cap, even thoughspending the money was the ex-press will of the people.Unfundedmandates wreak hav-

ocwith our otherwise well thoughtout financial planning, and oughtto be exempt from the tax cap be-cause we have no control overthem. Unfunded mandates are anirresponsible manner of dealingwith an issue. When we had tocome upwith $42,200 formandat-ed bail out gear, it was a matter ofrobbing Peter to pay Paul in an al-ready very tight budget. Where isthe money supposed to come

from? When my wife’s 403(b)went down in value after thedownturn of 2008, we had to ‘eat’the loss. However, the district hadan increase of $23,618 in paymentto the State Retirement Fund tocover loss of value to that fund.The state fell into a philosophicalmorass by placing a greater valueon the contribution of one set ofworkers to society than that of oth-er workers. The pain of the 2008recession should have been sharedacross the board.Many budget items are non-dis-

cretionary, and should be exempt-ed from the tax cap. At $44,000per year, we pay one of the high-est hydrant rental fees on Long Is-land. The rental fees range from$0 in the Jericho Water District tothe Suffolk CountyWater Author-ity at $225 per hydrant.We have built up the physical

plant and fleet of firefighting ap-paratus over the years, on thepremise that the prudent manwould insure these assets. Wehave complied with all the recom-mendations of our insurance carri-er to limit liability. As our insur-ance premiums have risen subse-quently, we need some relief in theform of a modification of the taxcap. In an attempt to control airconditioning, heating and lightingcosts, we’ve replaced the originalroof system incorporating a layerof ridged insulation, reducing util-ity costs. Following a PSEG audit,LED lights have been installed –yet we still have to pay electricand gas bills over which we’repowerless.The state needs to pass, and you

need to sign, the Ambulance Re-imbursement Bill. When we initi-ated ambulance service in 1967,the crew only needed a Red CrossAdvanced FirstAid Card. Nowwe

pay for many hours of EMT train-ing.We added a second ambulancein 1999. We have to carry moreand more expensive medical sup-plies on the rigs with seeminglyshorter and shorter shelf lives. Togain credit for our taxpayers underthe property tax freeze, we enteredinto an agreement with the Center-port FireDistrict for the services ofa paramedic, which procured a so-phisticated form of pre-hospitalcare. This comes with a cost. Pri-vate ambulance services can re-coup by billing insurance compa-nies, the same capability should beafforded to fire department ambu-lance services.All of this only addresses the

current situation, not future ex-penditures looming on the hori-zon. For example, with all of thisprogress we are rapidly outgrowing our 1964 firehouse andneed to expand after 52 years.How will the state accommodateour need to expand?Since our founding in 1901,

generations of dedicated peoplehave striven to secure and pro-vide the most modern firefightingequipment and techniques, andemergency services. It would beimmoral to degrade what hasbeen accomplished over the yearsdue to constrictions imposed onus by the tax cap. We are not theproblem, give us the necessaryaccommodation.

JOHN CANNONFire Commissioner

Halesite

Editor’s note: The opinionsexpressed by John Cannonare not necessarily those ofthe full Board of HalesiteFire Commissioners.

Opinion‘Not the types set up by the printer return their impression, the meaning, the main concern.’

There’s at least one thing Suffolk Coun-ty’s red light camera program is good at:raising revenue. In 2014 the county took intook in just over $27.5 million in 2014 af-ter cameras caught drivers mak-ing traffic infractions at targetedintersections.Ostensibly, the red light cam-

era program is aimed at improving trafficsafety, and according to a recent county re-port citing data provided by the state, thenumber of accidents at camera-equippedlocations across the county decreased by3.1 percent, on average, when the programwas put in place. It seems over time thepublic learns to pay attention to the law.However, many drivers, in a rush to stop

before a yellow traffic signal turns red, findthemselves rear-ended. Such accidentswere up 42 percent, on average, at the sameintersections.

Responding to the report, one SuffolkCounty Legislator is calling on the countyto suspend the red light program. Legisla-tor Rob Trotta (R-Fort Salonga) said the

program amounts to little morethan a way for the county tobring in revenue without rais-ing taxes.

Trotta’s bill is scheduled to go to the leg-islature’s public safety committee May 5.Realistically, the success of the program atraising revenues makes it unlikely therewill be significant change. But, the acci-dent statistics, as well as Trotta’s claimsthat a good number of violations are due tomotorists’ making “rolling stops” (short ofthe required full stop), warrant investiga-tion. If an adjustment to the timing can re-duce rear-end accidents while preservingthe downward trend for the rest, it ought tobe done.

Mixed Results WarrantFresh Look

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The stage at John W. EngemanTheater was lit up April 7 as talent-ed actors, singers and dancers por-trayed “Memphis,” a musical basedon true events that took place dur-ing the 1950s rock ‘n’ roll music

scene in Memphis, Tennessee.The production, which runs at En-geman Theater in Northport throughMay 9, enjoyed a three-year stint onBroadway from 2009-2012, andearned four 2010 Tony Awards.Earth-shattering voices, livelydance sequences and comic reliefdazzled members of the audience,

while the story depicted under-ground dance clubs and the emo-tional struggle to break racialboundaries. Characters rise to fameas music breaks the boundaries ofdifference, while bringing peopletogether.“I thought it was really well puttogether,” said Danielle Dimeo, of

Northport, who was in the audience.“You could feed off their energy.”Igor Goldin directs the productionat John W. Engeman Theater (250Main St.); James Olmstead is the mu-sical director, and choreography ishandled by Antoinette Dipietropolo.With pipes that can blow off the

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The cast of “Memphis” lights up the stage at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport. Here, the cast per-forms “Memphis Lives in Me.”

Breanna Bartley delivers a roof-raising performance, singing “Under-ground” with the “Memphis” ensemble at the John Engeman Theater inNorthport.

Breanna Bartley gives an emotional performancesinging “Colored Woman” in the John Engeman The-ater’s production of “Memphis.”

The ensemble of the John Engeman Theater’s production of “Memphis” delivers an ener-getic and emotional performance telling a story about social structure based on race inTennessee during the 1950s.


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Hailing from the south of France,the Gipsy Kings have embracedSpanish culture and delivered a pro-gressive sound rooted in Latin soul,with songs influenced by flamenco,reggae and pop music.The band first got its start perform-

ing on the streets, playing weddingsand select festivals throughoutFrance before releasing two albumsin the early ’80s. Their first album,“Allegria,” and second, “Luna deFuego,” released in 1982 and 1983respectively, but both failed to strikea chord with critics.Undeterred, the band, which was

led by founding members NicolasReyes (lead vocals) and ToninoBaliardo (guitars), sought to make animpact. They soon found commercialsuccess with their third release, aself-titled project boasting eightSpanish-sung tracks with four boom-

ing instrumentals.The release, which came in 1987,

was Gipsy Kings first to reach aworldwide audience. It went goldacross America, France and the Unit-ed Kingdom. Since then, the bandhas amassed another 10 studio al-

bums, toured the world extensivelyand sold a combined 20 millionrecords to date.“Music has always been a pas-

sion,” Baliardo said. “Even after allthis time, after all these years oftouring and working, it has given us

so much.”He added, “We have matured, we

have developed in music, and it hasbeen so good for us.”The Gipsy Kings earned several

Grammy nods for their work, whichhave appeared in the “Best WorldMusic” category during the band’syears of writing and recording. But,in 2013, the band’s latest full-lengtheffort, “Savor Flamenco,” earnedGipsy Kings a Grammy Award for“Best World Music Album.”The strong familial tie that has

bound the group and defined its mu-sical identity is something that theGipsy Kings founders hope will con-tinue well into the future.“We want to keep on making new

music because it’s our life, it’s whowe are,” Reyes said. “But I thinkthere will be a time when we passdown the Gipsy Kings to our sons.”To catch the Gipsy Kings live, tick-

ets for an April 26 show at the TheParamount in Huntington village areavailable for $55-$99. Tickets can bepurchased at the box office, or fromParamountNY.com. Doors are slatedto open at 7 p.m., and the show isscheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

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Combining traditional flamenco music with pop flair and a strong Latin feel, theGipsy Kings take its explosive stage show on the road nearly 30 years after re-leasing its debut record. Catch the band live at The Paramount on April 26.

roof, Felicia (Breanna Bartley) is anambitious African American singerof soul, who emerges from the un-derground scene in search of herbig break.Huey (Carson Higgins), a quirky

southern radio DJ, whose voice par-allels that of Gavin DeGraw, is per-sistent in winning over Felicia’sheart and breaking racial bound-aries by being the first white DJ toplay African American music.A forbidden love sparks between

Felicia and Huey, delivering anexciting and hopeful pull, but vio-lence from the outside world threat-ens to destroy their mixed racialrelationship.As the story darkens, fearing for

the lives of the characters, membersof the audience wiped tears fromtheir faces, reaching for tissues asthey witnessed the realistic nature ofracial issues during the time period.A scene led by Gator (Jarred Bed-

good), a character who has not spo-ken since his father was killed, de-livers a strong message, one that hasstuck with Bedgood.“For me specifically, [it’s] a huge

moment,” Bedgood, of New YorkCity, said. “In that moment, Gator ispleading to stop all this violence be-

cause, as everyone knows, he saw hisown father die and, since then, he’shad this distrust for white people.”However, Gator is shown a differ-

ent side, one that evokes hope.The characters rise together in

fame through love and friendshipregardless of skin color. However,the accompanying repercussions

force them to move on in life.A final number ignites the stage,

uplifting members of the audience,who whistled, clapped and joinedtogether in a standing ovation.“I enjoyed the whole thing: the

dynamic, the performance and thewhole cast was fabulous,” MargaretDimeo, of Northport, said. “I think

it was one of the best shows I’veseen in a long time.”Showtimes for Memphis at the

John W. Engeman Theater are:Thursday and Fridays, 8 p.m.; Sat-urdays 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sundays 2p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $69-$74,and can be purchased at the box of-fice, or at Engemantheater.com.

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Carson Higgins and Breanna Bartley singing “The Music of My Soul” astheir characters meet for the first time in an underground dance club.

Carson Higgins playing the the quirky southernradio DJ who is persistent in breaking racialboundaries by being the first white DJ to playAfrican American music.

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Sapsuckers Hops & Grub at 287Main Street, Huntington is a gastro-pub with flair.Owned and operated by Nino

Antuzzi and Kelley Danek sinceSeptember 2010, this venue has beenattracts diners looking for burgers,beers and unique fare.In keeping with the menu, the

ambiance inside Sapsuckers makesdiners want to stay for a while.Walking in, diners will notice a longbar that can accommodate around 18patrons, either for drinks or meals.Sapsuckers’ decor is minimalist,

yet interesting, from the copper tinceiling to the Audubon bird litho-graphs that line the walls. Even awooden Sapsucker, or yellow-belliedwoodpecker, is prominently dis-played at the bar. Warm hues ofbrowns and dark wood gives theplace a relaxed ambiance, certain toput any diner in the mood to explorewhat Sapsuckers has to offer in a din-ing room that seats 26 diners.Under the direction of Executive

Chef Orlando Garcia, diners can diveinto appetizers like Pupusas or corntortillas ($12), Berkshire Baby BackRibs ($13), Potato Pierogi ($13) and

Mac and Cheese ($12).The Pupusas are crunchy and

made with pulled Berkshire pork,mozzarella, vinegar slaw and tomatocilantro sauce. The crunchy textureof the tortillas combined with thetender pork and creamy mozzarella,makes the dish a medley of textures.The baby back ribs are smoky

and so tender that the meat falls offthe bone.The homemade potato pierogi are

fried but not greasy. The filling in thepierogi is creamy and served withcaramelized onions and sour cream.This appetizer is sure to whet someappetites.For mac and cheese lovers,

Sapsuckers’ version will not disap-point. Made with elbow pasta, fourtypes of cheeses (cheddar, parmesan,gorgonzola, and fontina), cream,truffle oil and topped with herbedbread crumb crust, the dish is a richand creamy casserole perfect for anychild, or child at heart.Sapsuckers’ gastro-pub menu offers

a wide array of choices, but TheMallet Burger ($17) and BlackenedCatfish ($20) are two great entrees.The Mallet Burger is made from

organic beef, and served with toma-to, lettuce, red onion on a briochebun. The burger is juicy and, for

those who want to be adventurous,additional toppings like a fried egg($1) can be added.As for the Blackened Catfish

($20), its mild flavor has a slight kickenhanced by the blackening andCajun seasoning. Served with salsafresca, potatoes and green beans, it’sa great option for diners looking fora healthy option.To compliment the meal,

Sapsuckers offers a variety of craftbeers, as well as craft cocktails.Some of the go-to beers include theSaps Suds ($6/15 oz-glass) andEstrella Damm Daura ($6/11.02 oz.-bottle). Saps Suds is a premium lagerfrom New England that is light andcrisp. Estrella Damm Daura, fromSpain, is a gluten-free lager that islight and has a smooth finish.Moving on to dessert, the bread

pudding ($7) is a great choice that’snot too sweet. Made with raisins, cin-

namon and caramel sauce, it’s a theperfect ending for a comfort food fest.Antuzzi and Danek’s vision of

Sapsuckers is to provide a venuewhere diners can have comfort foodin a relaxed setting.Danek said, “We would like our

guests to feel like Sapsuckers is theirlocal place- to meet with friends,relax with really amazing beer andenjoy good comfort food.”

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UNWIND AT SANDBAR: Sandbar at55 Main St. in Cold Spring Harborwill now be serving happy hour forthose customers who need to blowoff some steam after a hard day atwork. Introducing this latest additionon April 13, Sandbar’s happy hourruns 4-7 p.m. Monday through Fri-day. Customers can enjoy draft beersfor $6, select wines for $7, seasonaldrinks for $10 and glasses of Less-ing’s “Sparkling Celebration” by

Sparkling Pointe Winery for $12.Dishes are prepared by ExecutiveChef Guy Reuge, including freshoysters for $1 each, along with asnack menu featuring items like amargherita pizza for $6, Buffalowings for $12 and pigs in a blanketfor $10. To make a reservation, call631-498-6188.

THERE’S STILL TIME: Long IslandRestaurant Week continues this

week through Sunday, April 17, giv-ing diners a chance to enjoy three-course prix-fixe menus at restaurantsacross the island, including in theTown of Huntington. Each day thisweek $27.95 menus featuring at leastthree appetizers, three entrees andthree desserts are being offered (un-til 7 p.m. on Saturday night only).Participating restaurants include 110Japan (179 Walt Whitman Road,Huntington Station, 631-673-6666);Besito Mexican (402 NewYorkAve.,Huntington, 631-549-0100); BravoNader (9 Union Place, Huntington,631-351-1200); Black and BlueSeafood Chophouse (65 Wall St.,Huntington, 631-385-9255); Gras-so’s Restaurant (134 Main St., ColdSpring Harbor, 631-367-6060);Honu Kitchen and Cocktails (363New York Ave., Huntington, 631-421-6900); IMC Restaurant and Bar(279 Main St., Huntington, 631-824-6222); Jewel Restaurant (400 Broad-hollow Road, Melville, 631-755-5777); Jonathan’s Ristorante (15Wall St., Huntington, 631-549-0055); Mac’s Steakhouse (12 GerardSt., Huntington, 631-549-5300);Mill Pond House Restaurant (437 EMain St., Centerport, 631-261-7663); Piccolo Mondo (1870 E Jeri-cho Turnpike, Huntington, 631-462-0718); Porto Vivo (7 Gerard St.,Huntington, 631-385-8486); Ruvo

Restaurant West (63 BroadwayGreenlawn, Greenlawn, 631-261-7700); Seven Quarts Tavern (688Fort Salonga Road, Northport, 631-757-2000); Storyville AmericanTable (43 Green St, Huntington,631-351-3446); Ting Restaurant (92E Main St., Huntington, 631-425-7788); and XO Restaurant (69 WallSt., Huntington, 631-549-7074).

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Happy hour at Sandbar (55 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor) is now available 4-7p.m. Monday through Friday.

From now through Sunday, as part ofLong Island Restaurant Week, restau-rants across Long Island are offeringthree-course, prix-fixe menus for$27.95, including XO Restaurant (69Wall St., Huntington, 631-549-7074),pictured above.


Years ago, in a friend’s dance stu-dio in Huntington, husband and wifeVic Skolnick and Charlotte Sky setup a 16mm film projector, whichthey borrowed from the HuntingtonPublic Library. With it, they beganthe New Community Cinema.“Initially there were no chairs so

people had to bring their own foldingchairs,” said Dylan Skolnick, son ofthe couple. “It filled a real need; itjust kept growing.”Today the cinema has grown to

more than 10,000 members andfound a more-permanent home at423 Park Ave. where it resides as theCinema Arts Centre.Dylan Skolnick, whose father

died six years ago, has since as-sumed the role of co-director of theCAC with Sky.Back in 1973, while in the dance

studio, Vic Skolnick and Sky openedwhat was one of Long Island’s firstmajor art house movie theater, creat-ing a new community for those wholoved film. They showed films onFriday and Saturday nights, typical-ly to crowds of 30-40 people whowould show up with their own fold-ing chairs, Dylan Skolnick said.Back then “you couldn’t see any in-

dependent films or documentaries orforeign films or classic movies, you’dactually have to get on a train go toManhattan where there was a wholebunch of repertory theaters showingclassic movies and theaters that spe-cialized showing foreign films,” Skol-nick, of Huntington Station, said.The movement soon grew into a

real organization, moving twice be-fore landing on ParkAvenue in 1976.The cinema was turned in a nonprof-it, and was stocked with its ownequipment and chairs.Today, at what is now the CAC,

classic films, silent films and livemusic are still shown, but “nowwe’re more focused on new moviesfor the bulk of the program,” Skol-nick said.

The CAC also has cinema for chil-dren, shows international films, doc-umentaries and puts on a monthlyspecial series, which this month fea-tures films based on the work ofWilliam Shakespeare, in honor of the400th anniversary of his death.The CAC holds three theaters,

amounting to 494 seats. It also sportsa Sky Room Café, allowingcinephiles the opportunity for lunchor snacks to go along with movies.Skolnick said the CAC wants to

give people “a home away fromhome.”“We’re really rooted in the com-

munity in many ways,” he said,adding that the CAC shows films fo-cused on education and other issuesthat interest the community. “It’s a

different feeling.”The CAC typically brings in guest

speakers pertaining to the films theyshow, such as actors, producers, di-rectors and cinematographers.Films shown at the CAC are deter-

mined by a 14-member board, aswell as through audience feedback.“We try to find a balance between

great movies that must be seen, andalso being responsive to the audiencein what they’re looking for and whatthey want,” said Skolnick, whoearned a bachelor’s degree in filmand video from the School of VisualArts in Manhattan.The CAC is currently showing

films like “Hello, My Name is Doris,”“Eye in the Sky” and “Demolition.”“The audiences are great, wonder-

ful people and you make a lot of con-nections and friendships,” said Skol-nick. “You hope over time thatthere’s some impact, that all thefilms we’ve brought into Huntingtonhave helped expand people’s uni-verse, and how they see the world.”Next month, the CAC will host the

Huntington High School Film Festi-val, which will showcase films madeby high school students.For the first time, the CAC will al-

so participate in Art House TheaterDay on Sept. 24. The national eventpromises to offer special content toCAC audiences.Skolnick said, “As you get deeper

into the world of movies, the art ofmovies, the fun of movies, you getthe pleasure of sharing it.”The CAC is open to the public, but

individual memberships start at $50.Discounts on memberships are avail-able for seniors, students and thoseunder 25 years old. Members are el-igible for benefits such as discountson tickets, discounts on specialevents and workshops, and discountsat local retailers and restaurants.Memberships can be purchased atthe box office, or by visiting Cine-maartscentre.org.

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Dylan Skolnick, co-director at the Cinema Arts Centre, stands before one of three theaters at the CAC, which collec-tively hold 494 seats.

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Over the years I haveseen so many people whoare underinsured and evennot insured at all even

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surance: This protectsthe company’s vehiclesand can cover your workcars, SUVs, vans andtrucks from damage and collision. Lookinto proper coverage if your employeesdrive their own cars for company busi-ness. You may get them covered underthe BOP policy.Workman’s Compensation: A policy

that provides insurance to employeeswho are injured on the job. Policy canprovide wage replacement and medicalbenefits. In exchange for this coveragethe worker gives up their right to sue theiremployer for the incident. It is very im-portant to have worker’s compensationinsurance because it protects you and

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Join the Huntington TownshipChamber of Commerce and St.Joseph’s College for a night of casualnetworking, refreshments and fun.This Tuesday,April 26, SJC will host aBusiness After Hours at LaunchPadHuntington (315 Main St,Huntington). Stop in anytime between6-8 p.m. to enjoy the unique officespace and get to know your fellowbusiness and community members.This event is a free benefit for chambermembers, and $20 for future-members.Founded in 1916, SJC is a four-year,

coeducational, liberal arts institutionwith campuses in Patchogue andBrooklyn. With a combined enroll-ment of approximately 5,000 students,SJC consistently offers one of the low-est tuitions in the NewYork metropol-itan area. With almost 600 facultymembers, the college enjoys a student-to-faculty ratio of 12-1, which pro-vides individual attention in an open,supportive atmosphere.The college offers degrees in more

than 45 majors, special course offer-ings and certificates, affiliated and pre-professional programs. SJC also offerssix dual-degree programs, which allowstudents to earn both a bachelor’sdegree and master’s degree in a con-

densed period of time at an affordablerate, and 15 graduate programs ofstudy with flexible scheduling andcustomization.SJC Long Island, located on the

Patchogue Lake, includes the CallahanLibrary, the Clare Rose Playhouse, theBusiness Technology Center, the JohnA. DanziAthletic Center and the state-of-the-art 24.8-acre Outdoor FieldComplex. In addition, full-service stu-dent dormitories are slated to open infall 2018.In 2015, SJCOnline was established,

offering a variety of fully online degreeprograms that are high in demand andfocus on emerging fields that allow forprofessional and personal advancementin today’s global society.At competitivetuition rates, programs are designed forstudents with diverse interests, workingexperiences and educational back-grounds. In addition, transfer and lifeexperience credits may be applied, andtuition discounts may be available forstudents who are currently serving inthe military.For more information about SJC,

visit sjcny.edu. To get details aboutBusiness After Hours and otherchamber events visit huntington-chamber.com or call 631-423-6100.

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Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP,runs Ten Haagen Financial Services,Inc., a full-service independent financialplanning firm, and he is here to answeryour questions. In this bi-monthly col-umn, Ten Haagen will answer yourfinancial questions and help you with hisexpert financial advice. Don’t be shy,our expert is here for you, so feel free toask away! Email your questions to [email protected], and let our expert help you.

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Two Town of Huntington summercamp programs netted around$10,000 in donations though afundraiser hosted last week.For decades, the town-run Project

P.L.A.Y. and St. John’s Camp haveprovided a safe and enjoyable summerexperience for thousands of needychildren throughout Huntington. Thefull-day camps, conducted free ofcharge for nearly 300 children annual-ly, feature nutritious meals, games andactivities, field trips and educationalprograms. All expenses, includingmeals, are covered by a town appro-priation and a NewYork State grant.The town’s Parks and Recreation

Department held the fundraiser April13 at Crestwood Manor to raise addi-tional, private funds to supplement thesummer camp experience for the hun-dreds of underprivileged children whootherwise would be unable to attendsummer camp.Huntington Supervisor Frank

Petrone and Councilman MarkCuthbertson also honored St. John’sEpiscopal Church and longtimetown resident Margaret Breland dur-

ing the fundraiser.Petrone, on behalf of the town, pre-

sented a plaque to Breland, who wasan instrumental part of the early suc-cess of Project P.L.A.Y., serving as thecamp’s director for decades. She wasalso an advocate for the camp, press-ing to ensure that the children’s needs

were addressed.Breland was born and raised in

Huntington, graduated from WaltWhitmanHigh School and is a lifetimemember of the NAACP and a memberof the Kiwanis Club and the NationalCouncil of NegroWomen. For the past39 years, she has volunteered with the

Community Food Council and YouthDevelopment Association, deliveringfood packages and providing neededtransportation. She is the mother offour children and has four grandchil-dren and four great-grandchildren.Cuthbertson presented the plaque to

St. John’s Church. For years, the ColdSpring Harbor-based church has pro-vided funding to benefit the childrenwho attend St. John’s Camp, which isopen to children ages 4-6. The churchparticipates with Habitat for Humani-ty and in the Huntington InterfaithHomeless Initiative, which providesshelter and food for the homeless. Thechurch runs a “grow to go” garden thatgrows food and distributes it to theneedy. Following the 2010 earthquakein Haiti, parishioners partnered withan Episcopal school in a remote Hait-ian village to aid in the recovery effort.Over 100 people attended the $75-a-

plate dinner, which also featured raf-fles, door prizes and a silent auction.Sponsors included Friends of North-port, the Rotary Club of Northport,MedicalArts Radiology and the JosephRandall State Farm Insurance Agency.

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For the last two months, childrenenrolled at Huntington Jewish Cen-ter’s Early Childhood Center havebeen getting out into the community toparticipate in random acts of kindness.“I wanted to get the children to learn

about their community, and to extendthe acts of kindness out of just ourschool,” said Ilene Brown, director ofEarly Childhood Center, which is aschool for children beginning at age12 months, and continuing throughkindergarten age. “My goal is for themto learn to help others and to be kind.”There are around 80 children in the

school, which is located at 510 ParkAve. in Huntington.Brown, of Huntington, said the 2-

year-olds at the school collectedbooks, and decorated and laminatedbookmarks for a pediatric oncologyunit at the Cohen Children’s MedicalCenter in New Hyde Park.Meanwhile, 3-year-olds collected

boxes of books and gently used toys todonate to CCMC, and also made pic-ture frames and necklaces that theysold at the school. They raised around$190 to purchase boomboxes andCD’s for the Huntington Stationbranch of the Head Start program,

which is a nonprofit that providesservices for low-income children andtheir families.In addition, the children at the Ear-

ly Childhood Center baked browniesand hand delivered them to the Hunt-ington, Huntington Manor, EastNorthport, Northport, Greenlawn,Centerport, Cold Spring Harbor andHalesite fire departments.As for the 4-year-olds at the school,

they visited the Atria Senior Living inHuntington Station where they sangfive songs to the residents.“I can’t even tell you howmoving it

was, the residents were so happy,”Brown said. “On their last song, theysang ‘God BlessAmerica’and the res-idents were welling up with tears,clapping and smiling.”The children also passed around

cake to the residents while interactingwith them.“They really brought a lot of joy to

their lives and then they kind of gaveit back to the kids also because thekids were so happy that they weremaking other people happy as well,”Brown said.She added, “It’s just a way to thank

our community members, but also toteach our children about doing kindacts for people and appreciating whatpeople do for you.”

Brown said the movement, whichbegan in February, also educates thechildren on character.“It’s given them a sense of happi-

ness as well because they’re doingsomething kind for others which inturn helps them feel good about them-selves,” Brown said. “They’ve justlearned so much talking to the seniors,people in the community and peoplein the firehouses.”

And it isn’t done yet.The children plan to raise funds for

the Whip Pediatric Cancer campaign,which was started by a Melville teenas an effort to raise awareness for pe-diatric cancer and raise money forMemorial Sloan Kettering CancerCenter in Manhattan. The childrenEarly Childhood Center will be doingthe “whip” and “nae nae” dances onMay 11 in order to support the cause.

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Children enrolled in the Huntington Jewish Center’s Early Childhood Centerdropped off brownies to the Huntington Fire Department as part of their randomacts of kindness movement.

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Stephen Waarts Violin ConcertThe Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory pres-ents violinist Stephen Waarts to theGrace Auditorium. He has already gainedworldwide recognition from winningnumerous awards. Tickets available atthe door for $20. April 21 at 6 p.m., 1Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor. Formore information, call 516-367-8800.

Earth Day At Manor FarmCome celebrate Earth Day at Manor Farmon Friday, April 22 from 1-3 p.m. Includeshands-on concrete ways to start goinggreen. Bring an old t-shirt to make a shop-ping bag and also learn about the summerprograms that are offered at the farm. 210Manor Road, Huntington. For more infor-mation, visit starflowerexperiences.org.

Earth Day Family ExpoThe Town of Huntington will be celebratingEarth Day 2016 by once again hosting theFamily Earth Day Expo. This year’s eventincludes, medicine disposal, identity theftprevention, marine life exhibit, a tree give-away and more! Join us at this greatevent and learn simple ways to protectour precious environment. Saturday, April23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Town Hall ParkingLot, 100 Main St., Huntington. For moreinformation, call 631-351-3171.

Caumsett SamplerOn this leisurely, but hilly, 5-mile saunter,get an overview of nature in the field, for-est, seashore, and pond. Saturday April23 from 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. CaumsettState Historic Park, 25 Lloyd HarborRoad, Huntington. For more information,call 631-423-1770.

Belly Dancing ShowcaseTribal Dance Long Island is proud to hostamazing guest dancers from the tri-statearea as well as showcase their own hardworking students. Join in for an eveningof music, dance, and celebration on April24 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The evening willfeature fun, music, raffles, local vendors,and artists. Refreshments are provided.Tickets for adults are $20 in advance, or$25 at the door; children under age 10are $7 in advance, or $10 at the door.Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 318, 631Pulaski Road, Greenlawn. For tickets, ormore information, visit Eventbrite.com.

Mediumship: What’s It All about?Come join psychic medium, Winter Brook,as she explains the various waysMediums use to connect with those whohave passed. She will discuss how ourloved ones try to reach out to us duringeveryday life and how we can recognizesigns without using mediumistic abilities.During the program she will give ademonstration of mediumship by bringingthrough loved ones from the other side to

some of the attendees using the variousmethods discussed. April 25, 7-8:30 p.m.,Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway,Greenlawn. For more information call,631-757-4200.

Swing Dance At The LodgeThis event features a beginner East Coastlesson that will be given at 7:30 p.m. atthe Huntington Moose Lodge to get youon the floor. DJs will be playing swingdance tunes at 8 p.m.. Enjoy the recentlyrenovated 1,000-square-foot dance floor,new lighting and plenty of tables to relaxand chat. No partner is needed, andbeginners are welcome. April 26, 631Pulaski Road, Greenlawn. For more infor-mation, call 631-757-2777.

Cyber Security Lunch And LearnSHRM Long Island is hosting an interac-tive workshop you won’t want to miss. Theworkshop will cover certain measures acompany needs to know to protect againstidentity theft, how to monitor/review yourcredit, and more. April 27 from 12-1 p.m.,25 Melville Park Road, Suite 103, Melville.For more information, or to RSVP, call516-884-2238.

YMCA Camp Open HouseThe Huntington YMCA Summer DayCamp offers a robust and fun-filled campprogram, which provides children positivedevelopmental experiences and encour-ages them to forge bonds with each otherand with staff, building confidence

through skill building activities suited totheir age. Open house dates are: April 30from 1-4 p.m., May 14 from 10 a.m.-1p.m., and June 11 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 60Main St., Huntington. For more informa-tion, call 631-421-4242.

Birding In NYC And Long IslandOver 500 species of birds can be seen inNew York City’s five boroughs and onLong Island. Join this program featuringauthors Deborah Rivel and KellyeRoasenheim’s new guide, Birdwatching inNew York City and on Long Island, givesinside seasonal information for both pop-ular birding sites. Books will be for saleand signed by authors. Wednesday, May11 at 7 p.m.. Cold Spring Harbor Library,95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. Formore information, call 631-692-6820.

Vendors WantedVendors are wanted for the fourth annualWaterfront Festival on May 22 in Halesite.The festival features new and used nauti-cal items. Crafters and artists are wel-come. Reasonable rates for 12x12 boothspace. For more information, call 621-421-1809.

Tulip FestivalHeckscher Park will be hosting the 16thAnnual Huntington Tulip Festival onSunday, May 1, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thisfree, family event features an abundanceof bright tulips as well as activity boothsfor children, live entertainment, and achildren’s parade.

Meditation ClassesLocated at the Dipamkara Center, thisgeneral program provides a basic intro-duction to Buddhist view and meditation.The program is suitable for beginners,

yet still engaging for people with moreexperience. 282 New York Ave.,Huntington. Fee is $15 (free for mem-bers) although no one is turned away forlack of funds. Sunday mornings, 11:30a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30p.m., Wednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m. Forinformation, visitMeditationOnLongIsland.org/Classes.

Library-hosted events and programs arereserved for cardholders of their respec-tive library unless otherwise noted.

Cold Spring Harbor Library95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org.• Photography Basics: for students ingrades 5 to 12. This general introducto-ry class for owners of point & shoot orSLR digital cameras. Learn how to careand handle you digital camera as wellas how to create memorable images.Bring your charged camera and manualto class to take photos at the library.Wednesday April 27, 2-3:30 p.m.

Commack Public Library18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.• Saturday Movie: The Peanuts Movie –Rated G. Snoopy embarks upon hisgreatest mission as he and his teamtake to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal CharlieBrown begins his own epic quest backhome to win the love of this life. A par-ent or caregiver must be present.Saturday April 23, 10-11:30 a.m.

Deer Park Library44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000.deerparklibrary.org.

Elwood Public Library3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org.• Adult Bingo Night – Come on down totest your luck, have fun, and win prizes!Monday, April 25 from 7-8:30 p.m.Waitlist available.

Half Hollow Hills Community LibraryDix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road,631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.• Hooray for Hats Storytime – for ages 3-5 with an adult. Come to our silly storytime that is centered on hats. We willhave stories and a craft that involvesmaking your very own hat! Tuesday,April 26, 12:30-1:15 p.m.

Harborfields Public Library31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200.harborfieldslibrary.org• It’s a Pajama Party! – For children ingrades K-2. Come in your pajamas andget cozy with some classic Disney shortfilms! Movie munchies will be provided.Wednesday, April 27 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Huntington Public LibraryMain branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 NewYork Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.• Forrest Yoga with Dorothy Mandrakos

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Insecurity vs. ConfidenceOvercome self-sabotaging tendencies through Buddhist meditation at

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(Station Branch) – Forrest Yoga focuseson breath, strength, integrity, and spirit.This class is suitable for beginners,including those who have never triedyoga before. Come connect to yourcore while learning to love your bodyand walk in beauty. Friday April 22 from9:30-10:30 a.m.

Northport-East Northport LibraryNorthport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930.(East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org)• Poetry Readers (East Northport) –Examine the human condition throughthe eyes and minds of poets old andnew. No registration required. Todayfrom 2:30-4 p.m.

South Huntington Public Library145 Pidgeon Hill Road, HuntingtonStation. 631-549-4411. shpl.info.• Eggs Away! – Children in grades 1-4get to design and create a contraptionto keep an egg from cracking when itfalls. Have you design tested by havingit dropped from the library’s roof.Monday April 25 from 3-4:15 p.m.Registration required.

Cinema Arts Centre423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaarts-centre.org. 631-423-7611.• Star Wars Sketch Night: The Jeffrey K.Fischer Drawing Studio raises fund forart scholarships for future artists. Joinfellow artists and fans for an evening ofStar Wars themed drawing and a vibrantcomic art show. Enjoy raffles, costumecontests, character photo-ops and more!NY Times Best-selling DC/Marvel artist,John Stanisci will be signing and sellingoriginal art and prints. Tickets are $25advance, and $30 at the door. Bringsupplies, or $5 for sketch materials.Friday, April 22 at 8 p.m.

John W. Engeman Theater350 Main St., Northport. johnwenge-mantheater.com. 631-261-2900.• The John W. Engeman Theater is proudto announce their next production, TonyAward-winning Best Musical, Memphis,from March 24-May 8.

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.ArtLeagueLI.net.• Summer Art Adventure Open House:Meet the Director of the Art League ofLong Island’s Summer Art Adventure.Learn about the program and see whyso many kids and teens love a summerof art and fun. May 14 from 10 a.m.-12p.m. Summer Art Adventure takesplace at the Chestnut Hill ElementarySchool in Dix Hills.

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. bjspokegallery.com.• Poets Aloud, open mic night for poets,is held the second Friday of everymonth., 7:30-10 p.m.

• Constance Wain – Journeys. Thisaward-winning artist is known for herexploration of medium and method;from drawing and painting to printmak-ing and mixed media. Her experimentalapproach and ability to take creativerisks give way to exhibits that are freshand unexpected. On display throughMay 1.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor.Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniorsover 65; members and children under 3are free. 516-692-6768. cshfha.org.• Pollywog Adventures: Join us for anhour of fun-filled nature activitiesincluding crafts, stories, games, andfish feeding! Juice and snacks will beavailable. Free with admission to theHatchery & Aquarium. Tuesday andWednesday mornings at 10 a.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.Tuesday through Friday, 12-4 p.m. andSaturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closedMonday). Admission $6 adults, $5 chil-dren and seniors.• Current exhibit, If I Were AWhaler, is animmersive exhibit encouraging imagina-tive exploration of a whaler’s life.

• Build-A-Boat Workshop: Imagine,design, and create your own woodenvessel. Hot glue guns used; adultsupervision required. $8 Hull +Admission. Members receive freeadmission. Monday-Friday, April 25-29from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Heckscher Museum Of Art2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours:Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., firstFridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday andSunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6for adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-6/children;members and children under 10 get infree. 631-351-3250.• Long Island’s Best: Young Artists atThe Heckscher Museum 2016. Thisexhibition features approximately 80extraordinary works of art created byyoung artists in the Long Island com-munity. Now in its 20th year, LongIsland’s Best challenges students ingrades 9 through 12 to choose work ofart on view in the Museum as inspira-tion for their own creative expression.Exhibition on view through May 15.

Huntington Arts CouncilMain Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St.,Huntington.Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-271-8423. huntingtonarts.org.• Invitational Show – Featuring artistsDonna Harlow Moraff, Marie Sheehy-Walker, Angela Stratton and KathleenUllman. The Invitational Gallery Showsare a Huntington Arts Council opportu-nity for small groups of artists to partic-ipate in a shared exhibit. Openingreception is April 29 from 6-8 p.m. Onshow until May 7.

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. huntingtonhistorical-society.org• Sheep to Shawl Festival – This freeevent is a great way to introducespring, seasonal living, clothing pro-duction and traditional crafts to bothchildren and adults. This festival is afun and fascinating look at colonial life.Demonstrators in colonial costumeshare their knowledge and assist visi-tors in the processes from "sheep toshawl". Also enjoy traditional games,face painting, crafts, and more! Freeshuttle buses available to take visitorsto and from The Town of Huntington’sTulip Festival. Sunday, May 15 from12-4 p.m., Kissam House Museum,434 Park Ave., Huntington. For moreinformation call 631-427-7045 ext. 401.

Northport Historical Society Museum215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours:Tuesday-Sunday,1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. northporthis-torical.org.• For an afternoon of historical fun, takea self-guided walking tour of theNorthport’s historic Main Street,Tuesday-Sunday, from 1-4:30 p.m.Available in the museum shop at $5per person.

• Gala Dinner & Dance - This year “Doc”Spencer will be honored for being aninvaluable asset to our community. Theevening will feature a live auction aswell as a silent auction, raffle baskets,and music by the North Shore Trio.Don’t miss the biggest fundraiser of theyear! Register online. $125 per seat,$1,000 table of ten. Saturday, May 14from 7-11 p.m., 11 Bluff Point Road,Northport.

reen River Gallery117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor.Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 631-692-8188.• Featuring paintings by Robert PatrickCoombs and Eric Sloane, N.A. (1905-1985) Long Island’s premier gold coastartist of the mid-20th century. Ongoingshow on view.

Ripe Art Gallery1028 Park Ave., Huntington. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.;Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5p.m. ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805.• Maxine Jurow, solo show, April 2-23.• STANKO!, solo show, April 30-May 14.Artist reception, Sat., April 30, 7-10 p.m.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium180 Little Neck Road, Centerport.Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday andSunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62and older, and $3 children 12 and under.Mansion tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. vanderbiltmuseum.org.• Afternoon mansion tours begin in thecourtyard of the historic house onceowned by William K. Vanderbilt II.Tours are Tuesday, Saturday andSunday for a $5 fee, in addition to theprice of admission. Check the muse-um’s website for listing times.

Walt Whitman Birthplace246 Old Walt Whitman Road, HuntingtonStation. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 11a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 sen-iors, $4 students, and children under 5 arefree. 631-427-5240. waltwhitman.org.• Schedule at a group high tea andtransport yourself back in time in a pri-vate gathering house at the Birthplace.$25 per person. 631-427-5240, ext.120. [email protected].

• 2016 Long Island Poet of the YearReading - Gayl Teller, 2016 Long IslandPoet of the Year, gives a poetry readingat the Walt Whitman Birthplace. AwardCeremony to follow reading. This eventis free and open to the public. Sunday,April 24 from 2-4 p.m.

Five Towns Performing Arts Center305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.• Based on Dr. Seuss books, Seussicalthe Musical is a complex and excitingplay. Sunday, May 1 at 12 & 3 p.m.

The Paramount370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. Paramountny.com. All showsbegin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.• Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot –Celebrating the music of Billy Joel,April 22, $20-$40.

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have crafted a beautiful six-coursevegan tasting menu highlightingearly spring vegetables in all theirglory. The dinner at Toast & Co. (62Stewart Ave., Huntington) is $74per person, and includes six coursesand a seasonal cocktail uponarrival. BYOB is encouraged.Saturday, April 23 from 7-10 p.m.For more information, call 631-812-0056.


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Art Museum Opens In HuntingtonApril 16, 1920A new museum, the Fine Arts Building, was to be open inHuntington by spring of 1920. The museum was expected toinclude 200 paintings by the time it was opened. The museumwas a gift from August Heckscher, and would be maintained by atrust fund named after him.

Huntington Creates A Police District April 20, 1928Business and organization representatives in Huntington met tomake plans for creating a new police district. The plan wouldcombine all of the Huntington police commissioners into onedepartment that would serve the whole village. The estimatedcost of the re-organization was $100,000 for the first year for allthe necessary equipment, and for the salaries of desk sergeants,patrolmen and a police chief.

Huntington Marksman Team Loses To NorthportApril 16, 1926A five-man marksmen team from Northport beat Huntington’srifle club in a competition on April 13, 1926. Huntington lost byonly three points, but “a miss is as good as a mile,” one of theNorthport marksmen said. A rematch between the two teams wasscheduled for the next week.

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The 15th annual Acompora LacrosseJamboree, sponsored by the Louis J.Acompora Memorial Foundation, is slat-ed for next Sunday, April 30. As always,the jamboree features youthand high school varsitylacrosse games, and a healthydose of CPR awareness.It’s “an effort to increase

the awareness for PublicAccess Defibrillation andsudden cardiac arrest inyoung athletes,” KarenAcompora, co-founder ofthe Louis J. Acompora Me-morial Foundation, said.In 2000, 14-year-old Louis J. Acom-

pora collapsed after a blow to the chestduring his first high school lacrossegame. He died from a condition knownas commotio cordis, which developed asa result of the blow. Since his death, theAcompora family has worked to bothpromote CPR/AED (automated externaldefibrillator) training, and to support theNorthport lacrosse community.The 15th annual event, which will be

hosted on the turf fields at Veteran’s

Park in East Northport, will consist offour varsity boys lacrosse games, onevarsity girls lacrosse game and fouryouth lacrosse games.

The boys games are PortJefferson against Mattituck,and Eastport-South Manoragainst Kings Park, both at 10a.m.; Huntington againstRiverhead at 12 noon; andNorthport against Half HollowHills High School East at 2:30p.m. The girls varsity game be-tween Northport and upstateWilton is also set for 2:30 p.m.Prior to the two Northport

games, sudden cardiac arrest survivorswill be speaking, as well as membersof the Acompora family.“We will also focus on educating the

athletes and spectators in Hands OnlyCPR, and the importance of early heartdisease detection in youth throughscreening,” Karen Acompora said.Members of the Long Island Lizards

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it, Connolly participated in one of itsannual events, a walk-run, which is theevent he’s raised money through eversince.“It really blew me away because I

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years, has been part of the Friends ofKaren's advisory board for about nineyears. He is now the race director forthe annual walk-run, recruiting partic-ipants and sponsors for the event. Lastyear, the event raised around$200,000.

This year, the event will be com-prised of a 5K walk-run, a 10K andboth a half and full marathon, whichwill be held in Nassau County nextweekend.“Every time you hear a story about

a family, and what they go throughwith their baby that has cancer, it justblows me away,” Connolly said. It“makes me realize how fortunate I am,so I better find the time to give backand help support those people.”Connolly’s family, wife Janet and

two teenage sons Matthew andChristopher now also volunteer withFriends of Karen.Connolly’s sons are going to run

with him during this year’s 10K, thefirst time they’ll do so. He’s also

bumped his fundraising goal up to$3,000.And he’s looking for more recruits,

too.“I’m going to do what I need to do

to get as many people involved andget as much exposure as possible,”he said.To register for this year’s event, or

support a runner, visitWalkrun2016.kintera.org. The 5Kwalk-run (open to ages 6 and up) willbe held at the Mitchel Athletic Com-plex in Uniondale on April 30.The next day at Eisenhower Park in

EastMeadow, participants ages 14 andup can join in for the 10K; and ages 16and up can register for either a half orfull marathon.


Dix Hills father has raised $16K for sick children

Gifford’s husband, Mark Kelly,noted that there are 30,000 deaths peryear related to gun violence, addingthat “last year was the first year thatmore children died from gun vio-lence than from auto accidents.”Sanders, he said, voted against theBrady Bill and various amendments,five times as the senator from Ver-mont, he added before turning themicrophone over to his wife.“I’m here to tell you about Hillary

Clinton… She will stand up to thegun lobby. Speaking is difficult for

me, but come January, I want to saythese two words: ‘Madame Presi-dent,’” Giffords said to enthusiasticapplause.Giffords and Kelly have become

active advocates for gun controlsince the congresswoman retiredfrom the House. They were joined atSunday’s event by Rita Kestenbaumand Marie Delus, both Long Is-landers who have lost family mem-bers to gun violence. Kestenbaum’sdaughter, Carol, was killed in 2007by her college roommate’s ex-boyfriend, who also killed the room-

mate and himself in a campus shoot-ing at Arizona State University.Delus, a Marine Lance Corporal, saidher nephew was shot fatally as hewas taking his girlfriend to lunch inQueens. Although she qualified as aMarine sharpshooter, and believes inthe right of responsible gun ownersto own firearms, “I do not keep a gunin my house. I am going to vote forthe person who’s going to do what’sright,” she said, adding she feelsbackground checks and controls onautomatic weapons do not infringeon anyone’s Second Amendment

rights.A host of Democratic politicians

attended the political rally, includingSuffolk County Executive Steve Bel-lone, Huntington Supervisor FrankPetrone and Huntington coun-cilmembers Mark Cuthbertson, Su-san Berland and Tracey Edwards,and Suffolk legislators Steve Sternand William “Doc” Spencer. Formercongressmen Gary Ackerman andGeorge Hochbreuckner also attend-ed.Tuesday’s primary vote was in

progress as of deadline Tuesday.


Gabby Giffords leads gun control rally in Dix Hills

The Melville Fire Department in-stalled a new slate of officers last weekduring its 69th annual Inspection andInstallation of Officers dinner.The ceremony, which was held at

the Carlyle on the Green at BethpageState Park onApril 10, saw each of theofficer receive an official New YorkState Assembly Citation.State Assemblyman Chad Lupinac-

ci state, “On Long Island, volun-teerism forms the bedrock foundationof the fire service. Every day, men andwomen from all walks of life step upand freely offer themselves in serviceto their neighbors.”He added, “I applaud each of the

new officers who were sworn in tolead the Melville Fire Department,and I congratulate them and their col-leagues for their courage and commu-nity spirit.”

2016 Melville Fire Officers:Chief: Jason Bernfeld

First Assistant Chief: Paul MahlerSecond Assistant Chief:Chris NolanThird Assistant Chief:David KaplanCaptain, Hose Company No. 1:Kevin BarileLieutenant, Hose Company No. 1:James HarrisonCaptain, Hose Company No. 2:Max LituchyLieutenant, Hose Company No. 2:Michael MacMullenCaptain, Engine Company No. 3:William SchmittLieutenant, Engine Company No. 3:Douglas ModerRescue Squad Captain: Jeff SukoffRescue Squad First Lieutenant:Arthur BriceRescue Squad Second Lieutenant:David SparacoFire Police Captain: Ken LowFire Police Lieutenant: Dave Hobart

Fire Department Installs New OfficersMELVILLE

From left: State Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, Huntington Town Clerk Jo-AnnRaia, Melville Fire Department Chief Jason Bernfeld and Huntington TownCouncilwoman Susan A. Berland are pictured during the Melville Fire Depart-ment’s 69th annual Inspection and Installation of Officers dinner last week.

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Although his team started offsluggish, Half Hollow Hills Eastboys lacrosse coach GordonHodgson said the Thunderbirdseventually dominated the WilliamFloyd Colonials on Friday, manag-ing a 13-5 victory.Hodgson, who noted that his

team endured a tough three-gameweek that also saw wins overSachem North and SmithtownWest, said Hills East’s coachingstaff “expected the players to comeout a little sluggish.”In order to overcome that, “we

had to focus… and we had to beready to go.”The Thunderbirds did strike first,

maintaining a 1-0 lead early in thefirst period, eventually growing itto 5-2 by halftime. Hills East thenexploded in the third period withsix goals, effectively putting thegame out of reach.“The offense did a much better

job of finding the open man,”

Hodgson said. Meanwhile, HillsEast’s “defense was more aggres-sive, creating unsettled situations.”The Thunderbirds were led by

Joe Wulforst’s six-point perform-ance. The senior attacker scoredthree goals and dished out threeassists in the win. Hodgson said

Wulforst was recently moved frommiddie to attack due to an injury toRyan Doran, a junior attacker whobroke his wrist last week.“Joe is a very talented player, a

five-year varsity player, so youexpect your experienced players tobe able to pick up the slack,”

Hodgson said. “He delivered andhe had a good game.”Elsewhere, Andre Gomez, sen-

ior middie, scored twice; SeanLulley, junior middie, scored twogoals and dished out three assists;and Joe Tesoriero, senior attacker,scored two goals and added anassist. Meanwhile, AnthonyCappadona, junior middie; RichHogan, senior middie; DrewMartin, sophomore middie; andMike Monitto, sophomore middie,each scored one goal for Hills East.Senior goaltender Andrew Yoli

recorded nine saves for Hills East.Hodgson saidYoli is also a convert-ed middie. He “created scoringopportunities” for the Thunderbirdsthroughout the game.Also recording a save for Hills

East as an eighth grader was EvanStallone.The Thunderbirds were scheduled

to host the Bay Shore Maraudersafter deadline on Wednesday. OnApril 26, they’re scheduled to visitWest Islip to face the Lions. GameTime is slated for 4 p.m.

Thunderbirds Storm Past William FloydBOYS LACROSSE >> HALF HOLLOW HILLS EAST 13, WILLIAM FLOYD 5


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By Andrew [email protected]

Boom, boom, boom, boom.Four blasts, including two home runs, in a six-

run fourth inning lifted Hills West past WestIslip last Thursday, 8-6.The two teams were deadlocked at 0-0 before

Frank Tricamo stepped to the plate in the top ofthe fourth with one out. The senior scorched aball over the left field fence to give Hills West a1-0 advantage in the Suffolk League IV game.Next, Matt DiBella singled, bringing T.J.

Anatra to the plate with two outs. The juniorblasted a ball toward the short porch in rightfield at West Islip High School, banging offthe top of the tall fence. DiBella advanced tosecond on what amounted to a loud single byAnatra.Then, it was Ethan McMenamy’s turn. He

roped a ball into center field, which was mis-played by the West Islip defender and led to abases-clearing error as the ball bounced to theoutfield wall. McMenamy, a sophomore, cameall the way around the bases to score on the play.

He finished the day 2-for-3 with a pair of RBIs.Capping off the inning, Sean Leguernic was

driven in by a two-run home run that was blast-ed off the bat of senior Lucas DiGiorgi.West Islip (7-2) did eventually respond, but

Hills West ultimately held on to come away withthe 8-6 win. Junior pitcher Brad Camarda wasawarded the win for the Colts, his fourth of theseason.The win was Hills West’s second in the three-

game series with West Islip. Hills West has woneach of its three series to start its league season,also taking two-of-three from Huntington andNorth Babylon.Hills West (6-3) trailed only West Islip in the

league standings as of deadline Monday. TheColts were in a three-way tie for second placewith North Babylon and West Babylon.The Colts were scheduled to begin another

three-game series with Centereach on Tuesday.The second game of the series was slated forWednesday. Tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. the finalgame of the series is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. atthe Baseball Heaven complex (350 County Road101, Yaphank).

6-Run Inning Lifts Colts Over West IslipBASEBALL>> HILLS WEST 8, WEST ISLIP 6

Hills East senior middie Andre Gomez, center, runs past William Floyd defenderson Friday. Gomez scored two goals in Hills East’s 13-5 win over Floyd.

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