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POLICE REPORT

Bring On The May Flowers

Compiled by Andrew Wroblewski

Not The Place For That

Thanks, Moms… We sure had some beauti-

skills and techniques need some refreshing, and I also need some tips on some good ways to flex ful weather over the weekend. And for that, them. So, if you have any tips and thank you, Mother Nature. Speaking of mothtricks, or recipes, you’d like to ers, are you ready for Mothshare, send them my way. I can er’s Day? With May now in IN THE KNOW be reached through email (infull swing, it’s coming up WITH AUNT ROSIE fo@longislandergroup.com) or fast! Inside this issue is a snail mail. If it’s particularly lipround-up of a few different restaurants around smacking, I’ll share it here with town that are offering up Mother’s Day specials all of our friends here – with your consent, of on May 14. How are you planning on showing course. I know how some people get about sharmom she’s special? I think most mothers would ing recipes. agree it’s a thankless job to a certain extent, so make sure mom feels the love, and then some!

Vote!... Voting season is nearly upon us! In Happy Cinco… It’s safe to say that when Cin- the coming weeks school districts around the town will be gearing up for the yearly board co de Mayo comes around, summer is nearly trustee elections and school budget votes. Keep here. The day, which lands on Friday this year, up with Long Islander News this week and next commemorates the Mexican Army’s incredible as the crew gives you in-depth looks at each disvictory over French forces during the Battle of trict, their budgets and their candidates ahead Puebla on May 5, 1862. In the U.S., the date has of Election Day, May 16. As I’ve always said, taken on a life of its own; it’s become a celebrayou’re entitled to your own opinion, but not your tion of Mexican-American culture. Huntington own facts, so get up to speed and cast an inhas a knack for celebrating the holiday, as severformed ballot this spring. Check with your disal restaurants will be offering specials on food trict to make sure you’re registered to vote or and drinks. I wouldn’t mind having a nice dincast an absentee ballot. ner at one of our local Mexican restaurants to enjoy a delicious empanada with a refreshing Margarita. I hope everyone enjoys the special holiday and, as always, celebrates responsibly.

Mmmm, barbecue… With talks of the new barbecue joint set to open up in Huntington village on Friday, I’ve had my eyes set on the grill.

And, while I wish it would have come a little sooner, this past weekend marked the first weekend of grilling in the Aunt Rosie household. But now I need some ideas. My grilling

Photo Of The Week TURTLE TROOPS

A herd of turtles marches through Heckscher Park in Huntington one Sunday in April. The turtle troops were spotted and photographed by Melville’s Diane Scarabino.

(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in your neck of the woods, write to me today and let me know the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com)

A 30-year-old New Jersey man was arrested and charged with exposure of a person on April 26, 9:57 p.m. after he was observed urinating in the ally next to Besito Mexican Restaurant at 402 New York Ave., Huntington village, according to Suffolk police. The man ignored commands to stop, police said.

Branch Strike And Run Suffolk police said a 21-year-old Wheatley Heights man got into a fight with an unknown person and was struck in the head with a branch at around 8:26 p.m. on April 26. The attacker then fled the scene at Roundtree Drive in Melville. The victim was brought to Huntington Hospital for treatment.

Identity Theft An unknown person used personal information to make unauthorized withdrawals from a 74-year-old East Northport woman’s bank account to a PayPal account, Suffolk police said. The incident occurred just after 12 midnight on Jan. 30.

Inside Job Suffolk police said a 37-year-old Huntington Station woman was arrested April 26, 6:03 p.m. on a third-degree grand larceny charge for taking money from the cash register at the 7-Eleven on Broadhollow Road in Melville, where she was employed, over a period of just under a month.

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Lock Your Car Doors An unknown person entered and stole credit cards from a 2015 parked in the rear lot of Nissan of Huntington at 850 E Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station at around 3 p.m. on April 19, Suffolk police said. The victim, 26-year-old woman from Wheatley Heights, reported the fourthdegree grand larceny incident on April 25.

“The more awareness I can raise and the more publicity we can get will help people realize that for such a small amount of money they can really change the future for these girls.”

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A local nonprofit, and violinist group are partnering this coming Mother’s Day weekend to raise money that will be used to help children in Madagascar further their education, and sell goods made by Malagasy women.

Diane Powers, of Greenlawn, is the president and founder of Madaworks, the nonprofit through which she frequently ventures to Madagascar for her causes. For the May 13 concert, she’s recruited MetroGnomes, the Greenlawn-based violinist group with musicians ranging from ages 5-16, to perform music from the likes of Johann Sebastian Bach to Antonín Dvo ák.

Powers the idea behind the benefit came from MetroGnomes Studio Director Thalia Greenhalgh, who has had her musicians practicing for six

months in anticipation of the event.

They’re “very excited about it,” Powers said.

There free concert (a free-will donation is suggested) will be held 45 p.m. at Centerport United Methodist Church (97 Little Neck Road). From 3-4 p.m., Powers will open an ecoshop, where she’ll sell scarves and baskets handmade by Malagasy artisans. Proceeds from the sales will go back to the women and a scholarship program for middle schoolers that Powers offers through Madaworks.

She added that the “amazing creations” that the women make can made for great Mother’s Day gifts.

“We’re helping to promote their productivity and independence, as a way to step out of poverty,” Powers, 58, said.

During her recent visit to Madagascar from April 16-May 1, Powers collected the scarves and basketry and also hand-

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Diane Powers, left, president and founder of Madaworks, pictured with Julie Rakotozafy, the first girl that Madaworks provided scholarship funding, during her recent visit to Madagascar. ed out applications for the 2017 scholarship program when visiting five local middle schools.

With biodiversity diminishing, poverty has increased in the country, Powers said. Most Malagasy natives earn $1.25 per day, and the cost to send a child to high school is $600 per year, she added.

Since Powers founded Madaworks in December 2015, she has raised over $6,000 for the scholarship program, which accepted 85 applications last year and ultimately sent two Malagasy girls to

high school. This year she handed out 125 applications and will again be awarding scholarships to two Malagasy girls.

“These are very rural, remote areas and to see that much of an interest is really encouraging,” Powers said, adding that she hopes to up the number of scholarship winners in the future if she gets enough funding.

“The more awareness I can raise and the more publicity we can get will help people realize that for such a small amount of money they can really change the future for these girls.”

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MUSIC 10 Years Of Punk With Mayday Parade SPOTLIGHT The punk rock heartthrobs of Mayday Parade are bringing their heart-on-sleeve lyrics and aggressive riffs to Huntington village later this month.

The punk/emo rock group, founded in 2005 out of Tallahassee, Florida, is in the midst of its 10-year anniversary tour for 2007 album “A Lesson in Romantics.” It’s the album that put Mayday Parade on the map with the help of songs like high-energy pop rock anthem “Jamie All Over” and piano-driven ballad “Miserable At Best.”

“We are stoked to celebrate our 10th anniversary of our debut record,” guitarist Brooks Betts wrote in a Facebook post. “We want to reminisce on the memory with our fans, especially with those who have been with us for so many years.”

Along with Betts, the band today consists of lead vocalist Derek Sanders, drummer Jake Bundrick,

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Mayday Parade hits Huntington on Thursday, May 11. guitarist Alex Garcia and bassist Jeremy Lenzo. The fivesome originally founded the band with lead vocalist Jason Lancaster, who left the group in 2007.

On Thursday, May 11, Mayday Parade is set to hit the stage at The Paramount. The show is slated for 7:30 p.m., with doors opening a half hour before. Also joining Mayday Parade will be special guests Knuckle Puck and Milestones.

Tickets, which can be purchased at the box office or Paramountny.com, are $20-$35.

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y t i n u m m co Persistence In Spreading Anti-Drug Message Be Smart. Don’t Start, a drug awareness prevention program, continues to spread its message, having recently visited the Northport Fire Department last Tuesday.

The program was spearheaded by Dom Spada, Halesite Fire Department second assistant chief and Village of Huntington Bay police commissioner, in March 2016 with the mission to catch teens at an early age to teach them about the negative impacts of drug use.

At Tuesday’s event, students from grades 5-12 attended and heard from Keith Godwin, a former US Marine, recovering addict and credentialed A&S abuse counselor of Creator of GodWin’s Recovery; Northport Village Police Chief Bill Ricca; and Reisa Berg, director of education at Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence, Inc. (LICADD). Spada said the event drew around 80 people.

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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Vivian Danzi-Jacobsen, fire rescue captain of the Northport Fire Department, and Dom Spada, Halesite Fire Department second assistant chief and Village of Huntington Bay police commissioner, speak during the Be Smart. Don’t Start seminar.

While Godwin shared his story of recovery from drug addiction, Ricca discussed the legal and financial ramifications of teen drug and alcohol use within the community, and Berg spoke about the science behind addiction and the many social pressure that cause teens to turn to drug and alcohol.

Spada also spoke of first hand accounts of his experience when responded to an overdose on the job.

In addition, Spada discussed game plans for kids on how they can get

Fifth and 12 grade students within the Town of Huntington gather to the Northport Fire Department for the Be Smart. Don’t Start drug awareness and prevention seminar. themselves out of situations when pressured with drugs and alcohol.

“I put together what we call a playbook and I give children ways to get out of certain situations,” Spada said. “You can go to your cell phone, you can have a buddy system, you can pretend that you’re sick and you need to leave.”

He added that the most important part of this program is so parents can start a conversation with their children to talk about drugs.

“We really want parents to talk to their kids about life in general, whether it’s bullying or anxiety,” Spada said. “If we can have kids talk

about that stuff, maybe they won’t be so anxious and maybe they won’t gravitate towards illicit drugs and experimenting and trying to get away from the pressures of the world.”

Spada is continuing his goal with the program to visit every fire division in the second battalion in Suffolk County.

The team’s next stop will be at the Greenlawn Fire Department on May 16.

The event will feature speakers like Berg; Mike Margerle, Huntington Bay and Asharoken police officer; and Samantha Simpson, chemical dependency counselor at Catholic Charities Talbot House.

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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Batata Café provides an eclectic, cozy setting for customers through the scenic artwork crafted by local artists that hangs on the walls, to a Virginia Woolf quote that reads, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”

The Northport cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with sandwiches, wraps, paninis, salads, soups, pastries and more on the menu. It boasts organic ingredients and also offers a vegan menu, with everything made to order.

Owner Nicole Offermann, who also owns Macadoo’s Grille next door, opened the 847 Fort Salonga Road cafe in 2005. Growing up in Northport, she took over the location after her father’s retail store, Barister’s Chocolates.

Offermann said the idea for the style of food sprouted from her travels in Central America.

“I always found myself going into the small cafes that were owned by expatriates,” Offermann said. “I just found inspiration in that. I wanted it to be cozy, with really good food and healthy food too.”

She added that “Batata” means sweet potato in Latin.

“I have Latin roots and I wanted it to mean it’s a restaurant where the food is pure and in its natural state,” she said. “We don’t process, it’s all homemade and there’s no added ingredients or preservatives.”

From the vegan menu, diners can dig into the Massaged Kale Salad ($8.95) and the The Batata Bean Burger with Chipotle Mayo ($9.95).

The Massaged Kale Salad is a combination of massaged kale, red quinoa, carrots, sunflower seeds, almonds, ginger, tamari, lemon and lime juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, cilantro, chili and garlic. It provides sweet, yet spicy kick, with the mixture of sunflower seeds adding the perfect texture in each delectable bite.

The Batata Bean Burger is made of sweet potato, black beans, quinoa, walnuts and sunflower seeds. It’s topped off with avocado, sprouts, tomato, homemade vegan chipotle mayo and is served on multigrain bun. The crumbly patty delivers a savory crunch with every bite, with the avocado and spicy flavor making the delicious combination.

Offermann said a popular nonvegan item is the Mobster Panini ($8.95), which combines grilled chicken breast, smoked mozzarella, fresh baby spinach, tomato and basil pesto mayo. The dish offers a crunchy bite, with a soft and juicy center.

While all sandwiches, wraps and paninis are served with tortilla chips and homemade salsa, Batata fries (sweet potato fries), freshly fried potato chips or regular French fries can be substituted for $2.45. When it comes to its sweet potato fries, Batata does not disappoint. The fries offer the perfect crunch and are served with Batata’s homemade maple dip, delivering a sweet and savory flavor in each bite.

Spanning 1,800 square feet, the café can sit up to 18 customers and offers its own packing station for customers to take home a meal. In addition, customers can also bring home some gro-

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Refreshing Comfort Food At Batata Cafe

Nicole Offermann, owner of Batata Café, was inspired to open a location with natural ingredients after her travels to Central America.

Massaged Kale Salad ($8.95) offers a sweet and spicy kick, with the mixture of sunflower seeds adding the perfect texture in each delectable bite. cery items from the café’s small retail section and its vegan grab-and-go fridge. Offermann said she offers products from local businesses, such as Nina’s Baked Goods, and vegan ice cream from Sweet Annabelle’s.

Offermann said she expects a busy

Batata’s chicken vegetable with brown rice soup is $4.95 for a 12-ounce and $6.45 for a 16-ounce. summer as college lets out. She said the cafe is a frequent stop for friendly meet-ups, or to pick up lunch on the way to the beach.

“People walk in here and they know everybody else,” she added. “It’s very cozy in that sense.”

Batata Café 847 Fort Salonga Road Northport 631-754-4439 batatacafe.com

The Mobster Panini ($8.95), with grilled chicken breast, smoked mozzarella, fresh baby spinach, tomato and basil pesto mayo, offers a crunchy bite, with a soft and juicy center.

Californian Chicken ($8.95) features breaded chicken breast, Swiss cheese, avocado, sliced tomato and Alfalfa sprouts and Batata’s homemade zesty ranch dressing.

The Batata Bean Burger with Chipotle Mayo ($9.95) can be ordered from the vegan menu and delivers a crumbly and savory crunch with every bite, with the avocado and spicy flavor making a delicious combination.

Cuisine: American, vegan, comfort food Atmosphere: casual and laidback Price: Inexpensive to moderate Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

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318 Main Street, Huntington (631) 427-4466 (GINO) www.ginospizzeriahuntington.com

Treat mom next weekend to a meal on Mother’s Day, such as brunch at IMC Restaurant in Huntington. Pictured, IMC’s pancakes and seasonal fruit.

755-5777) is offering brunch from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and dinner from 4-8 p.m. Brunch is prix-fixed ($39.95 per person) and includes three courses. To start, choose between appetizers like the tuna tartare or shrimp and veal meatballs.

Move on to entrees like the grilled salmon with spring ratatouille.

Finish it off with a dessert like the butter pecan bread pudding. For the later crowd, dinner ($59.95 per person) also includes three courses. To start, there are options like the grilled oysters ($5 supplement). The eleven entrée choices include the grilled marinated skirt steak and butter poached lobster. For dessert, try one of four offerings, including the gelato or sorbet. There will also be a menu for kids under age 12 that will be available all day for $21.95.

NEW RESTAURANT:RadioRadio, a southern barbecue bistro and bar, is set to debut at 4 p.m. on Friday. The bistro, which is run by Vauxhall coowners Eric Finneran, Salvatore Mignano and Dan Valentino and chef Michael Meehan, is opening up right next to Vauxhall at 24 Clinton Ave. Photo/Facebook/SandCityBrewingCo.

MOTHER’S DAY PLANS: Looking to treat mom to breakfast, lunch or dinner on Mother’s Day? Well restaurants across town have you covered. Here are a few that are offering up Mother’s Day specials on Sunday, May 14. In Huntington village, IMC Restaurant (279 Main St.; 631-824-6222) will have brunch from 12 noon-4 p.m., but will also offer a prix-fixed menu ($49.95 per person) for both lunch and dinner.

There will be drink specials, too, such as specialty cocktails for $10 and discounts on bottles of wine.

IMC also promises to give out complimentary to moms. At Jonathan’s Ristorante (15 Wall St.; 631-5490055) brunch will be served 11 a.m.2 p.m. for $38 per adult, or $18 per child. The menu offers a choice of an appetizer, including Gazpacho di Pomodoro; a main course, like homemade waffles with fresh blueberries and vanilla gelato; and dessert, such as tiramisu. There will also be mimosas and Bloody Marys for $6 each. Later on, from 3-9 p.m., the regular dinner menu and specials will offered. ToA (369 New York Ave.; 631-673-7377), meanwhile, promises to supply a free glass of prosecco for every mom who stops into the Asian fusion restaurant. In Northport Village, 7T8 European Fusion (78 Main St.; 631-651-8808) is offering a three-course, price-fixe menu ($29.99 per person). Choose between the house or Caesar salads.

Then move on to one of four entrée offerings, such as the pan-seared, blackened wild salmon that’s tossed in herbs, grana cheese and garlicinfused olive oil that served with fingerling potatoes and lemon-glazed asparagus. Top it all off with one of 7T8’s six desserts, such as the cinnamon doughnuts, which are served with vanilla mascarpone cream and salted caramel. The restaurant will also supply one free mimosa for mom. As for those in Melville area, Jewel (400 Broadhollow Road; 631-

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poetry Birthplace Names Champion Of Literacy Photo/Walt Whitman Birthplace Association

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On Sunday, Walt Whitman Birthplace Association Trustee President Dr. William T. Walter, second from left, recognizes internationally acclaimed, award-winning poet Dana Gioia, third from left, as the Birthplace’s 2016 Champion of Literacy, an honor established to recognize the best supporters of literacy in America. Also pictured, from left, are Trustee Vice President Tom Wysmuller; Executive Director Cynthia Shor; Trustee Dr. Richard Bronson; Trustee Robert Savino; Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Jack Coulehan; Trustee Dr. Susan Fishbein

WALT’S CORNER

God Touched My Face Waking at dawn music brims over the face of the sleeping muse.

The fluid beauty stirs my eyes to stare at the words I cannot as yet leave down.

What star lariat grasps those things sparkling on the face of this new day, and how do I dare respond Lifting lightly running to find warm spots on garden floor Both knees bend to touch mosses Gone crisp and dry and I am left silent Under the tall trees

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Etain Clarke Scott Ingram, Texas Walt’s Corner is edited by George Wallace, former Suffolk County poet laureate, and honors founder Walt Whitman. Submissions of original poetry, short stories, photographs and drawings are welcomed. Send items to Long-Islander Newspapers, 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY, 11743. Submissions cannot be returned. Call 631-427-7000 for more information.

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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

A group of Huntington Hospital workers recently whipped up dinner for 90 people at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island.

Patricia Skypala, assistant director of the hospital’s department of pathology and laboratory medicine, said the idea behind the initiative came from Bett Travers, a pathology accessioner, after a group of department employees attended a fundraiser at the house in New Hyde Park.

“We can do something else for them. We can cook a meal because all the food there is pretty much donated, unless people cook their own,” Travers told Skypala.

“That’s a great idea,’” the group concluded.

Local chapters of Ronald McDonald House provide shelter and vital resources for families with children being cared for at a nearby hospital.

To help the local cause, the Huntington Hospital workers put in $750, and collected an additional $250 from other employees, to put towards the food supplies.

With help from Larry Kolar, chef and owner of Montauk-based Westlake Fishhouse, the group prepped the food in the days leading up to the

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Hospital Workers Cook Dinner For Families With Sick Kids

Bett Travers, Patricia Skypala and Janice Perdikoylis and her husband, George, work diligently in the kitchen of the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. event. Four workers and their spouses went to the house in March for the day of cooking.

The group cooked a variety of comfort foods, including corned beef and cabbage, pigs in a blanket, 20 pounds of macaroni and cheese, chicken pot pies, salad, broccoli, and homemade rye bread, Irish soda bread and vanilla ice cream with sundae fixings.

This was the first time employees of the hospital’s department of pathology and laboratory med-

icine cooked for the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, but they’ve already discussed doing something similar in the fall or winter seasons, Skypala said.

The Northport resident added, “It was great, it was fun and we all felt that it was such a good cause. We like to give back and we saw what a great job they were doing at the Ronald McDonald House and we just wanted to be part of it.”

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health High Blood Pressure: What To Know?

By Keith M. Oshan, M.D. info@longislandergroup.com

There are over 29 million people in the United States who have high blood pressure. HBP leads to heart disease and stroke, which are respectively the first and third leading causes of Keith M. Oshan death in this country. So, it is necessary for people to find out if their pressure if elevated, and if so, to do what is necessary to control it.

What is HBP? Most experts agree that anything over the range of 130140 over 80-90 is considered high.

The first number is called systolic pressure and reflect how hard the heart squeezes. The second number is called the diastolic pressure and reflects how

the heart relaxes.

Many people say, “Yes, I have HBP, but it doesn’t bother me. So why take the medicine?” We will show why treating HBP can be lifesaving.

Since untreated HBP can lead to heart disease and stroke, it is imperative to control it. Heart disease has two components: first is coronary artery disease, or blockages in arteries that feed the heart, and second is congestive heart failure, which leads to slow progressive inability of the heart to pump blood effectively to the body. If a person waits until these conditions cause problems, controlling blood pressure may not help as much.

The risk of stroke, which is partial or complete interruption of blood flow to part of the brain, can be markedly decreased by controlling blood pressure. The complications of stroke can be devastating. Inability to speak, loss of use of muscle groups necessary for daily functions and an overall severe decrease in quality of life. These can Walk-In

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be avoided by reducing blood pressure.

A leading cause of kidney failure is HBP. The kidney is made up of a fine network of small arteries and filtering units. After decades of uncontrolled pressure, these units and blood vessels fail. The worst case scenario of this damage is compete kidney failure requiring dialysis or even transplant.

So how do we treat this problem of elevated blood pressure?

We can try to avoid medication – unless the pressure is markedly elevated – by consciously reducing the reflex action of salting our food without even tasting.

Overuse of salt is a large part of our HBP problem. Try using pepper as a seasoning – it works well.

Together with reducing salt intake, begin a gradual program of walking.

No gym memberships or heavy exercise programs. Just get out and walk for 30 minutes at a relaxed pace. If your doctor approves, increase the

pace until briskly walking, but not to the point where you’re short of breath.

You will feel much better.

Sometimes these measures aren’t enough to reduce your blood pressure.

At this point, your doctor will start with medications that should help control your blood pressure. If you have side effects from the medicine, don’t just stop taking it. Instead, discuss it with your doctor to see if a different medicine can be used.

HBP is a serious, but controllable condition. Having your blood pressure checked each time you visit a doctor can help diagnose HBP early on. With lifestyle changes and possibly medication, the serious and long-term problems can be avoided.

Keith M. Oshan, M.D., is a graduate of Louisiana School of Medicine.

He has worked as a staff anesthesiologist at Winthrop University Hospital and, most recently, North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.

Hospital Earns 4th Magnet Designation, A L.I. First Last week, Huntington Hospital earned the prestigious Magnet designation for the fourth time, making it the first practice to do so on Long Island.

The American Nurses’ Credentialing Center awards the “gold standard” designation to hospitals nominated for their superior professionalism, innovation, and inpatient care. Huntington Hospital is the second practice in New York and the 36th in the country to receive the designation, with only 7 percent of hospitals receiving the honor worldwide.

Susan Knoepffler, vice president of nursing at the hospital, said her staff knows exactly how imperative it is to put the patient and family at the center of their care.

“Our nurses deliver the highest standard of compassionate, patientcentered care to tens of thousands of patients every year,” she added.

The nursing department’s most recent innovation, the Nightingale Phone, was created in August 2016 and quickly became a hit with inpatients, doctors, and nurses alike.

Manager of Site Communications

Huntington Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Susan Knoepffler, RN; Director of Nursing Education Donna Tanzi, RN; and Executive Director Gerard Brogan, Jr., MD; are pictured with hospital staff.

Stephen Smith adopted the system after realizing flaws with the call bells previously used in each room.

Using red call button on the back of a patient phone and a wireless device worn by their nurse, a faster and more direct communication between patients and their nurses became possible.

“This allows the patient to connect with the nurse no matter where they are on the unit,” Smith continued.

Northwell Health plans to roll out the new phone to more hospitals in the near future.

-WEBER

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health A Guide To Summer Safety

By David Weber info@longislandergroup.com

Summer is quickly approaching – and so are the scorching-hot days at the beach, the backyard family barbecues, the outdoor hiking adventures and the occasional day at the waterpark.

To keep parents and their children safe this summer, Dr. Michael Grosso, a pediatrician at and chief medical officer of Huntington Hospital, offered safety tips and life hacks for seven of the most common seasonal catastrophes.

Grosso emphasizes the presence of short- and long-term seasonal risks, which affect both children and adults alike. He said the biggest immediate hazards to children during the summer months are drowning and waterrelated accidents.

“Unfortunately on Long Island we continue to see drowning deaths from time to time, and near-drowning incidents can cause severe brain injuries,” Grosso said. “Both are

problems around any body of water, but backyard pools have been of particular concern.”

Parents should keep a watchful eye on their youngsters while they play in the water, and ensure their pool area has features required by state law such as self-latching gates and a proper stair unit or ladder, he added.

Despite health warnings, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports have shown that 15 minutes of intense sun is enough to kick start a skin reaction, and prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause sunburns, heat rashes, eczema flare-ups, eye damage, and increase the risk of skin cancer.

To prevent these effects, Grosso recommended applying a high SPFrated sunscreen each morning and wearing ultraviolet-protective sunglasses, even for those who won’ be outside for long. For developed burns and sensitive skin, an aloe-based regimen can help ease pain and skin redness.

He also recommended UV-protec-

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Dr. Michael Grosso, a pediatrician at and chief medical officer of Huntington Hospital, has worked to keep children healthy at the hospital since 1984. tive clothing.

“There is a lot of it available now that can further reduce the amount of exposure,” he added.

While Long Island mosquitoes don’t typically carry viruses like West Nile, a bite can still cause itchiness and bumps at the puncture site.

Ticks are also of concern, especially in tall grass, from which they can jump onto clothing or skin and remain undetected hours or days later. This can be preventable by covering up exposed skin.

Repellants are also an option, but Grosso warned that certain brands are toxic to children and should be avoided.

“Deet, for example, is highly dangerous if ingested or applied in high

quantities,” he added. “Wearing long sleeves and pants are the best ways to avoid ticks latching on for a ride.”

To remove a tick, a pair of tweezers is recommended, and for identification purposes, retaining the insect in a container or plastic bag is never a bad idea.

“Some people are worried about retained tick parts, but that is rarely an issue,” Grosso said. “If a parent has a concern, of course, they should bring their child to a physician immediately.”

Grasso, who earned his M.D. from Cornell University, first joined Huntington Hospital as an assistant physician in 1984. He went on to become chair of pediatrics, a role which he maintained from 1995-2005, and now serves as chief medical officer of the hospital.

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s s e n i s u b Flock To Blue Bird NY For Summer Attire Long Islander News photo/Janee Law

Joanna Koelmel, owner of Blue Bird NY Boutique, said the store in Huntington village will be bringing in fresh new items just in time for Mother’s Day.

Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

With the weather seemingly warming up, Joanna Koelmel, owner of Blue Bird NY Boutique, said her Huntington village women’s boutique is stocking up on fresh new items, including some that may make the perfect Mother’s Day gift.

“Leading up to holidays we always have really great gifting items,” Koelmel said, adding that there’s an emphasis put on orders of jewelry, accessories, bags and scarves.

In addition to accessories and jewelry, the 324 Main St. boutique also sells a variety of clothing for women of all ages, including jackets, dresses, pants and shirts.

What makes the store stand out, Koelmel said, is that it offers exclusive brands that she buys in in small quantities. She’s employed the practice to help make her customer feel unique through the purchase of one of a kind items.

“We started bringing in some European brands as well,” she added.

“Those have been a huge success for us.

“I think a lot of our customers like coming in because they know they’re going to find something different and unique.”

Popular brands among customers are Lilla P, Black Swan, Z Supply, and European brand NU Denmark.

With that, Koelmel said they’ve recently brought in a new brand, Just Me Dresses, which has been extremely popular with the customers.

With summer creeping closer each day, Blue Bird NY is also stocking up on items like shorts, tank tops, beach cover ups and beach bags.

“We’re really looking forward to” summer, Koelmel said. “This year more than the other years we’ve been open, I feel a real excitement about finally getting into summer clothing.”

She opened the 1,100-square-foot boutique in September 2014 after years of wanting a store of her own.

Koelmel has worked in the fashion industry for most of her life, and wanted to bring something different to the village, she added.

“The whole goal was kind of to have affordable luxury, really good quality but for an easy price point,” the Huntington resident said.

“There’s something for everybody which is not easy to do in women’s fashion.”

Forgoing additional locations, Koelmel has instead set her sights on launching a new Blue Bird NY website. She said the site, which will allow customers to buy from Blue Bird NY directly, is expected to launch at the end of the month.

Blue Bird NY Boutique 324 Main St., Huntington 631-424-2053 Bluebirdnyboutique.com

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s s e n i s bu Family Owned Shoe Shop Continues To Expand Renarts Footwear has stayed true to its athletic ambiance for 30 years, decorating its new location in Huntington Station with reclaimed flooring from middle school or high school gymnasiums, a piece of turf field and trophy memorabilia. In addition, its mannequins are arranged to add action to the ambiance of the store, whether it’s in a boxing position or looking to shoot a basketball.

“There’s definitely a sports inspired theme to this store,” Justin Yeung, brand manager, said. “Sports aree such as huge part of our culture these days and almost everybody is an athlete. So we wanted to make sure our mannequins looked the part that they’re active and they’re doing something.”

Owned by Nick and Ankur Amin, the family owned business has grown throughout the decades, opening several locations in the town. Its most recent location at 229 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station opened in January and spans 2,100 square feet.

The first location, a 3,600-squarefoot store in East Northport, opened up in May 2011. From there, the brand grew and opened up another location in Huntington village in June 1994 — but the location closed in April 2016.

Yeung said the business decided to move to Huntington Station because the location was more appealing.

As the industry has changed over the years, Yeung said the business has to change with it.

“With the emergence of things like social media and the whole sneaker culture itself, which has become

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Pictured, from left: Justin Yeung, Renarts brand manager, and sales associates Darin Jenkins, Rob Greenfield, and Emerald Meringola. huge, [the owners] realized that the business needs to evolve with the evolving consumer,” Yeung said.

“That’s how they decided to update the image of the brand.”

With that, Yeung said that Renarts offers customers a unique experience from other stores, where they are more than just selling a product.

“Nine times out of 10 there will be another location that has the same product but when you come here you get the customer service, you get the experience, the entire ambiance and feeling that comes with Renarts,” he added.

With popular brands like Air Jordan and Adidas, Renarts sells shoes, bags, socks, sweatshirts, shirts, pants, and more.

“My number one goal when we opened Huntington Station is to try and become a part of the community,” Yeung said. “My expectations are definitely that we entrench ourselves in the community as not just another store but as a family owned business that is part of the community.”

-LAW

Welcome, New Business

Pictured at the ribbon cutting for Concierge Lifestyle, a concierge service serving the Town of Huntington, are: Gail Lamberta, Huntington Chamber board member; Bushra Dana, chamber board member; Chamber Chairmanelect Brian Yudewitz; Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson; Concierge Lifestyle owner Sandra Nunes and her husband, Rui; Joe Maddalone, Nunes’ business consultant; Brian Finnegan, chief of staff for Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci; and Ellen O’Brien, executive director of the chamber. For more info, visit Conciergelifestyle.us.

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Ch am be r St af f Ellen O’Brien, Exec. Di rector Courtney Bynoe, Assoc.

Exec. Director www.huntingtonchamber .com

Start May With Networking Opportunities Welcome to new Chamber member and Huntington business ZwangerPesiri Radiology, which recently opened a new, state-of-the-art facility at 326 Walt Whitman Road. Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:15 p.m. on May 9, followed by an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Rsvp to Yvette Batista at 631708-8164 or ybatista@sprad.com.

In another event, you won’t want to miss the long-awaited “Business After Hours” hosted by Dr. Dan Picard. On May 11, 6-8 p.m., visit Picard Chiropractic, which operates in a historic building located in the heart of Huntington village at 182 Main St. At Picard Chiropractic, you

This, and the spaces below, are now open for advertisements by Huntington Chamber members.

Call 631-427-7000 to speak with a representative today.

will have the opportunity to see oldtime architecture mixed with modern medicine. They offer modalities including traditional chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy, trigger point therapy, cold laser and spinal decompression. We look for-

Chamber Member Spotlight The Huntington Historical Society (209 Main St., Huntington; 631-427-7045) has spent over 100 years protecting and interpreting more than 350 years of Huntington history, all of which is available at our genealogy library, research center and archives collection.

The Huntington Historical Society maintains five historic buildings and runs several public programs relating to local history, as well as our Apple and Sheep to Shawl Community festivals. In addition

Attention Chamber Members

ward to seeing you there. For more info, visit Drpicard.com.

Refreshment and food will be served inside and out on the covered patio. Bring your business cards.

There will be a raffle for a free MisFit exercise and sleep tracker.

To register or for more info, contact the Chamber at 631-423-6100 or info@huntingtonchamber.com

we host educational programs at both our Kissam and Conklin houses, as well as a summer camp for elementary aged children called Passport to the Past, where children learn what it was like to live in colonial times.

The

Upcoming Chamber Events

Huntington Historical Society shares its collections with the community by mounting rotating exhibits in the exhibit room at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, and by loaning items in the collection to other organizations. For more info, visit Huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

May 11, 6-8 p.m. – Business After Hours hosted by Picard Chiropractic (182 Main St., Huntington). Refreshment and food will be served inside and out on the covered patio. Bring business cards. There will be a raffle for a free MisFit exercise and sleep tracker.

May 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Zwanger Pesiri Radiology (326 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington). Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served. RSVP at Huntingtonchamber.com

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THURSDAY

C O M M U N I T Y

Doc’s Listening Tour

Calendar

Suffolk Legislator William “Doc” Spencer continues his listening tour across town on Thursday, May 4, when he’ll be at Harborfields Public Library (31 Broadway in Greenlawn) from 7-8:30 p.m. Come share concerns, find solutions to pressing issues and participate in community discussion. Call 631-854-4500 for more info.

FRIDAY Return To Sender Book Discussion

A discussion of “Return to Sender” by Julia Alvarez will take place on May 5, 67 p.m. in the Youth Program Room at the Station branch of the Huntington Public Library (1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station). Free copies of the book will be available to registered participants.

Designed for kids in grades 4 and 5.

SATURDAY First Saturday Concert

Tiptoe Through The Tulips The Town of Huntington’s Annual Tulip Festival is Sunday, May 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Heckscher Park in Huntington. The Tulip Festival, now in its 17th year, was founded by Councilman Mark Cuthbertson and organized by the town with chief festival sponsorship support from Astoria Bank. The free festival will have children’s activity booths, an art exhibit and live performances on the Chapin Rainbow stage, presented courtesy of the Huntington Arts Council. For more information, including the full entertainment lineup, call 631-351-3099, or long onto Huntingtonny.gov.

SUNDAY

MONDAY

Tiptoe Through The Tulips

AARP Smart Driver’s Course

The Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve (25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Lloyd Harbor) will have a 1.5-mile stroll to observe seasonal changes and savor nature’s spring rebirth. Bird nesting will be highlighted and will take place rain or shine. Advance registration is required and can be made by calling 631-423-1770.

Exploring Israel

The Chai Center (501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills) will mark the Six Day War’s 50-year anniversary with a discussion of the hot-button issues facing Israel today with “Survival of a Nation: Exploring Israel through the Lens of the Six-Day War.” The course is six weeks and runs Sundays, 9:45-11:15 a.m., May 7-June 18; or Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., May 9 through June 20. Refreshments will be served. Cost is $89 and includes student materials ($150 for coules).

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.

• The Dix Hills branch will have photographs from the Yaiser family farm over 100 years ago on display until May 31. A seminar on the exhibition will take place on May 7, 2-5 p.m.

Registration now open.

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • A librarian will be reading “There’s a Boy in the Girls Bathroom” by Louis Sachar. The reading will take place on May 10, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Register online or in Youth Services at the library.

RVSP at Thechaicenter.com or by calling 631-351-8672.

Spring Seasonal Stroll

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Harborfields Public Library

On May 6, the Folk Music Society of Huntington presents Cassie and Maggie MacDonald, whose Nova Scotia Celtic roots are held true in their musical style.

Their high energy and driving rhythms are sure to leave the audience in awe.

The First Saturday Concert event begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Huntington (30 Washington Drive, Centerport). Tickets can be purchased at fmsh.org.

The Town of Huntington’s Annual Tulip Festival is Sunday, May 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Heckscher Park in Huntington. The Tulip Festival, now in its 17th year, was founded by Councilman Mark Cuthbertson and organized by the town with chief festival sponsorship support from Astoria Bank. The free festival will have children’s activity booths, an art exhibit and live performances on the Chapin Rainbow stage, presented courtesy of the Huntington Arts Council. For more information, including the full entertainment lineup, call 631-351-3099, or long onto Huntingtonny.gov.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn about various trucks and public safety vehicles used by personnel in the area. No registration is needed.

Come to the Northport Public Library (151 Laurel Ave.) on May 8, 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. to learn about safe and effective driving techniques. The fee for the course is $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers.

TUESDAY Long Island’s Monarch Butterflies

Visit the East Northport Public Library (185 Larkfield Road) to learn about monarch butterflies and their habitat.

Photographs, videos, and other media will be presented. This adult-level event will be from 7-8:30 p.m.

WE DNESDAY Taste Of The Town

Taste of the Town featuring local restaurants is set for Wednesday, May 10, 6 p.m. at Appliance World (414 New York Ave., Huntington). The event raises money for Hair We Share, North Shore Holiday House and the Lobarishereki Initative. For more info, or to purchase tickets ($50), visit Bit.ly/2qcwn3J.

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Huntington Village Art Walk

Join eight of the art organizations in Huntington village for an afternoon filled with extraordinary art and tasty treats on May 13, 2-6 p.m. Meet the artists and enter the raffle. The Huntington Art Center (11 Wall St., Huntington) will have live music by Toby Tobias and

friends from 3-5 p.m. From 4:30-6 p.m., there will be live music by Eleanor Dubinsky at the Heckscher Museum of Art (2 Prime Ave, Huntington). Visit Huntingtonartcenter.com/artwalk.html for more info.

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Library-hosted events and programs are reserved for cardholders of their respective library unless otherwise noted.

Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org.

• An advanced bridge defense class will be held each Tuesday, 1-3:30 p.m. through June 20. Register at the library with a $100 check as soon as possible.

Commack Public Library

Please note that the 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack location is currently under construction. The temporary location address is 6243 Jericho Turnpike, Commack. Event locations may be affected. Call 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.

• Social worker Marjorie Cohen and recreational therapist Denise Cianciotti will be having their “Hearts in Hand” group at Temple Beth David (100 Hauppauge Road, Commack). on May 4 from 7-8:30 p.m. Call the library to register.

Deer Park Library

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-5863000. deerparklibrary.org.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org.

• Come to Elwood Public Library parking lot for “Touch-a-Truck” on May 6,

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station.

631-421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• A discussion of “Return to Sender” by Julia Alvarez will take place on May 5 from 6-7 p.m. in the station branch Youth Program Room. Free copies of the book will be available to registered participants. This program is designed for grades 4 and 5.

Northport-East Northport Public Library Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Writer and artist Erica Cirino will be speaking about her work with Plastic Change at the Northport branch on May 8, 7 p.m.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info.

• Laura Schroff, author of “An Invisible Thread”, will be coming to the library on May 10, 7:30 p.m. She will speak about and sign her latest book “Angels on Earth: Inspiring Stories of Fate, Friendship and the Power of Connections”. No registration required.

Books available for purchase.

THE ATE R/ FILM

Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

• The popular screenwriting seminar has returned. Each Saturday through June 10, 10 a.m.-12 noon, come to the cinema for this workshop on cinematic story structure. The eight-class course is $195.

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport

350 Main St., Northport. engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900.

• Oklahoma! begins Thursday, May 11 and runs through Sunday, June 25.

Oklahoma! tells the tale of the highspirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys in the Indian territory of Oklahoma at the turn of the twentieth century, as well as the love story between Curly and (Continued on page 17)

(Continued from page 16) Laurey. Tickets start at $71.

MUSEUMS/ EXHIBITS

Art League of Long Island

107 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.

• The Long Island Sumi-e Society Chapter will have its member’s exhibition through May 7, entitled “The Fragrance of Ink”.

B. J. Spoke Gallery

299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 631-5495106. Bjspokegallery.org • The opening reception of two solo shows, Kevin Larkin’s “Palimpsest” and Lorraine Carol’s “Danni Strutturali”, will take place on May 6, 6-9 p.m. Both shows continue through May 28.

Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum

84A Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-0400. cshfirehousemuseum.org.

Open Sat. and Sun., noon to 5 p.m., April through Dec., or for tours, group visits by special appointment at any time.

• Learn about the history of Cold Spring Harbor Volunteer Fire Department through exhibits housed in this circa 1896 firehouse building.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor.

Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6

Photo courtesy of Brent McCombs

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First Saturday Concert On May 6, the Folk Music Society of Huntington presents Cassie and Maggie MacDonald, whose Nova Scotia Celtic roots are held true in their musical style. Their high energy and driving rhythms are sure to leave the audience in awe. The First Saturday Concert event begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Huntington (30 Washington Drive, Centerport). Tickets can be purchased at fmsh.org.

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p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $4$6/seniors, and $4-$6/children; members and children under 10 get in free.

631-351-3250.

• Thaddeus Holownia’s Walden Revisited pays homage to the 19th century American writer Henry David Thoreau. On display until June 30.

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768.

Cshfishhatchery.org • May 14 is Mother’s Day, and the hatchery wants to show appreciation with free admission for all moms when accompanied by their children.

Friday 11a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 12-5.

• “Down Under”, a photography exhibition by Susan Dooley, explores the adventure surrounding a spiritual Australia and New Zealand. The show opens on April 26 and will run until May 27. An opening reception will take place on May 6, 5-7 p.m. at the gallery.

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: MondayFriday. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040, ext. 100. hmtcli.org • The permanent exhibit explains the 1930s increase of intolerance, the reduction of human rights and the lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

Green River Gallery

Huntington Art Center

279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday). Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors.

• Exhibits: If I Were a Whaler explores a whaler’s life for family audiences.

Thar She Blows: Whaling History on Long Island explores one of the region’s most important industries.

Foto Foto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. fotofotogallery.org.

Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.,

117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 631-692-8188.

• Ongoing exhibit of Eric Sloane oil paintings. Some new works from one of the premier Gold coast artists from the mid-20th century.

Haven Gallery

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. havenartgallery.com • Mythos exhibition will be shown through Sunday, May 7.

Heckscher Museum of Art

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5

11 Wall St., Huntington. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 631-423-6010.

• Specializing in custom picture framing, delivery and installation, custom mirrors, blown glass, fine art, photography and more.

Huntington Arts Council

Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington.

Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-2718423. huntingtonarts.org.

• “Into the Deep”, a collection of two(Continued on page 18)

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(Continued from page 17) dimensional artwork inspired by artist’ relationships with the sea, will be on display at the Main Street Gallery until May 20. Inspired by the work of Claus Hoie, Juror Liz Fusco asked artists to share their vision of Earth’s waters and the life within it.

An Appetite For Destruction Critically-acclaimed Guns N’ Roses tribute band Appetite for Destruction will be performing at The Paramount (370 New York Ave, Huntington) on May 6 alongside special guest band Bottoms Up!... A Tribute to Classic Van Halen. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10-$35.

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631427-7045, ext. 401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • Come to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building for a Paint Night with local artist Robin Horn on Tuesday, May 9, 7-9 p.m. Supplies and slate title will be provided, along with light refreshments and an HHS wine glass. Price is $40 for members, $45 for non-members. Space is limited, call the historical society for more information.

1028 Park Ave., Huntington. TuesdayThursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805.

• On May 27, celebrate the work of Long Island photographer Rick Wenner.

Northport Arts Coalition

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts.

PO Box 508, Northport. northportarts.org • Ann Fox’s collage artwork is on display at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty (77 Main Street, Northport) through May 27.

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m.

631-757-9859. northporthistorical.org.

• For an afternoon of historical fun, take a self-guided walking tour of the

Northport’s historic Main Street, Tuesdays-Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m.

Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

Ripe Art Gallery

adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-4275240. waltwhitman.org.

• Volunteer to help renew and restore the Birthplace from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., May 6. The clean-up involves raking, planting, painting, and pruning the grounds and will coincide with “I Love My Park Day”. Refreshments will be available for all volunteers. Call 631427-5270 ext. 112 to sign up.

M US IC/ DA NCE

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport.

Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per person.

631-854-5555. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

StarLight Coffeehouse

Walt Whitman Birthplace

Five Towns College Performing Arts Center

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station.

Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; SaturdaySunday, 11-4 p.m. Admission: $6

Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main Street, Northport. 631-6633038. Shows at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). Tickets vary per artist and are available at Northportarts.org.

• Brother Sun comes May 19..

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.

• On Tuesday, May 8, join the Five Towns College Performing Arts Center for a

concert featuring contemporary acapella and vocal jazz. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at FTC.edu.

Folk Music Society of Huntington

First Saturdays concerts are held at Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Dr., Centerport. Other venues as noted. Tickets and info at fmsh.org.

• On May 6 see Cassie and Maggie MacDonald, whose Nova Scotia Celtic roots are held true in their musical style. Their high energy and driving rhythms are sure to leave the audience in awe. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

• SiriusXM Liquid Metal Presents: Anthrax / Killswitch Engage “The Killthrax Tour” with special guests The Devil Wears Prada, and Code Orang. Show starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 5. Tickets are $34.50$65.

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Today’s Cryptoquip clue: N equals L ©2016 by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

Answer to last week’s Crosswrod Puzzle MANY MEANINGS

ANSWER TO LAST WEEK’S CRYPTOQUIP WE’VE ATTEMPTED TO COME UP WITH A NAME FOR THIS LOW, HEAVY CART FOR HOURS NOW. LET’S CALL IT A DRAY. ©2016 by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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