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e d i s n i Filmmaker MUSIC Grateful Fest: A Deadhead’s First Dream 3

FOODIES Tim’s Shipwreck Diner A Northport Landmark 6

Whitman Fencer Parries To National Title

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

Summertime Happenings Great American eclipse… Did you know

City: New York,” where a marine biologist investigated why the number of great whites around New that for the first time in almost 100 years a total York may start to rise again, and “Phelps vs. solar eclipse will traverse the entire United States, Shark: Great Gold vs. Great White,” from the west to the east coast, on Aug. 21? An where 28-time Olympic medalist approximately 2-mile path of totality Michael Phelps faces off against a great will span from Oregon to South Car- IN THE KNOW WITH AUNT ROSIE white shark in a 100-meter race. I have olina. Totality means that the moon to say that although Phelps lost to the will pass in front directly in front of the sun, comgreat white, I found it interesting that technology pletely covering it, leaving behind a ring of light can make it possible for a human to go against for all to gaze upon. But for us Long Islanders, as these predators of the deep in a race. As Shark long as the weather cooperates, we will see about Week continues, I’m looking forward to tonight’s 71-percent coverage of the sun. Interested in the programs, which include “Shark Exile” and “Shark full experience? Consider a road trip down south, Storm.”

I have to admit that even though I’m obor even to the middle of the country. Illinois, Missessed with watching Shark Week, I’ll be terrified souri and Tennessee also provide excellent viewing to enter the beach waters for the rest of the sumpoints for the eclipse. Do your research and see if mer. weather conditions will match up for this momentous event. Where will Aunt Rosie be that day?

Well, I might just pack up my Buick and head west with some friends to see the sight. I’ll make sure to bring my protective glasses, which are a must to view the eclipse safely, as well as a pair of binoculars equipped with solar filters to get an even better view! However you plan to see this very special alignment of celestial bodies, make sure you spend it with your loved ones, for it will definitely be a two-minute moment you’ll remember forever.

Shark Week is upon us…Shark Week is a time I look forward to every summer, when I brush up on the latest research dedicated to these fearsome creatures. Don’t ask me why I have an obsession with this annual Discovery Channel program because I honestly don’t know. Sharks are just fascinating in that there’s so much we don’t know about them. So far this week, I’ve watched every new, and some old, programs. Some new programs that I’ve enjoyed are the “Sharks and the

Photo Of The Week Family Swims Together Photo/Instagram/Chris_Algieri

Former world champion boxer Chris Algieri, right, a Greenlawn native, is pictured with brother Michael after completing the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s annual 2-mile Banbury Swim on Sunday.

Sounds Like A Would-Be Party A 61-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested on July 19 for allegedly stealing cases of beer, as well as shrimp and snow crab from Stop & Shop at 60 Wall St. in Huntington at around 7:45 p.m. on June 26. Police said he fled without paying. He was charged with petit larceny.

Stealing From The Mall A 22-year-old Neptune, New Jersey woman was arrested in Huntington Station for stealing cologne and a blue dress from Abercrombie and Fitch at the Walt Whitman Shops at around 4:31 p.m. on July 15. She was charged with petit larceny and criminal possession of an antisecurity item.

Drugs and Firearm

Transatlantic communication… On this day in 1886, the first permanent transatlantic communication cable was laid down on the ocean floor and put in service, providing same-day communications between North America and Europe.

Before this, a cable was laid down in 1858, but that cable degraded in just three weeks, so engineers tried again and got it right. Previously, communications between the two continents were made via ship, which at best would take 10 days, but could easily be delayed for weeks because of weather conditions or choppy waters. With all of our instant technology that can send messages around the world many times over in under a second, can you imagine that?

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK Brian Yudewitz

“Businesses drive the economy and your local businesses drive your local economy. I still think there’s still going to be a strong need to support local shops.”

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Police said a 27-year-old Patchogue man was arrested for possessing crack cocaine and a loaded firearm at the corner of 4th Avenue and West 10th Street in Huntington at around 11:37 p.m. on July 14. He was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, as well as second-degree criminal possession of a weapon for having a Smith & Wesson pistol.

Burglaries Throughout Town Police said an unknown person or people broke into an apartment on McKinley Terrace in Centerport at around 3:30 p.m. on July 19 and stole medication.

In another incident, police said an unknown person or people broke into a residence on Landview Drive in Dix Hills and stole a lawn mower at around 8:30 a.m. on July 15.

Police also said that at around 6 p.m. on July 14, an unknown person or people broke into a home on Preston Hollow Court in Fort Salonga and stole a Louis Vuitton bag and a shotgun.

Also in Dix Hills, and unknown person or people broke into a home on Buttonwood Drive on July 12 at around 6:30 a.m. and stole assorted jewelry.

Easy Entry An unknown person or people stole cash and checks from an unlocked Dodge Dakota at a residence on Healy Street in Greenlawn at around 8:30 a.m. on July 15, police said.

Police said an unknown person or people stole a wallet and credit cards from an unlocked 1999 Nissan Altima parked on Bayley Place in Huntington Station at around 12:05 a.m. on July 13.

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MUSIC Deadheads Unite For ‘Grateful Fest’ SPOTLIGHT

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Get ready for the ultimate deadhead lineup at Grateful Fest on July 29 at The Paramount that will send you out of this world with psychedelic solos, trippy tunes and mellow vibes all around.

Rich Rivkin, producer of the show, is also the brains behind events like Long Island Sound and Art Festival in Northport, scheduled for Aug. 20, as well as the Woodstock Revival, which took place last month in Old Bethpage.

Rivkin said the festival is a chance for the “tie dye community” to get together to dance and bask in a sense of reunion with fellow music lovers.

“It’s not just about the music, but it’s also about the sense of belonging to a community that’s very welcoming and open-armed,” Rivkin said. “People are singing the songs in unison, everyone knows when the changes come.”

Opening the festival will be Driftwood Kin, who will actually be playing in tribute to Phish, which has many overlapping fans with those of the Grateful Dead. Duncan Lindsay wields the axe while singing, Alex Hogg rocks the bass and provides vocals and Lee Shonik grooves out on drums.

“Their ability to jam at very high energy levels is unusual for a trio,” Rivkin said.

Next up will be Reflections, a Grateful Dead tribute hailing from New Jersey that’s inspired not only by the band, but also by Jerry Garcia’s overall career. Including members like Bob Guerra on guitar, Josh Kates on drums and John Cassano on bass, they’re sure to be a hit among deadheads.

Rivkin said they have “the sound of a band that has been playing together for many years,” along with “fantastic vocals” and “tight harmonies.”

The headliner for the night will be Reckoning, which have been playing for 20 years. They feature Charlie Mirro on guitar, guitar synth and Vocals; Bob Laino on guitar and vocals; Rich Hutchinson playing keyboard and vocals; Jeff Goldstein strumming the bass; and William “Buzz” Abelson jamming on the drums.

Praising their tight guitar work, keyboard solos and energy, Rivkin believes they’re the best they’ve ever been.

The Grateful Fest will feature Phish tribute band Driftwood Kin, New Jersey-based Reflections and headliner Reckoning.

“They are elevating their sound to new levels in the history of that band,” Rivkin said.

Tickets range from $25-$35 and can be purchased at the box office or at Paramountny.com. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show.

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community Nonprofit Dedicated To Giving Back

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

With an open bar, live music and delicious tacos, the Junior Welfare League of Huntington will be hosting its first “Wastin’Away with the JWL” event at Whales Tale in Northport today to raise funds for a cause.

“We wanted to take advantage of the summer to do something casual, something where people don’t have to dress up,” Loveleen Lohia, president of the Junior Welfare League, said. “Proceeds, sales from raffles, donations from businesses in the Huntington area, who have been extremely generous, are all going toward making this event a success.”

Funds raised will support the league’s programs, such as Backpacks For Success Program, The Lift Funds and Camp For Kids, Lohia said. This is the first Wastin’Away event for the league.

“We try to change it up, we want to be able to attract new people and make our events fun and interesting with of course the primary objective being awareness and fundraising for the organization,” she said. “It’s just something easy, a nice way to go out, enjoy socialize with other people in the community and help families in the process.”

Andrea Boccard, spokeswoman of the league, said the idea for the theme of the event was inspired by the vibe of Huntington during the summer time.

“The JWL really chooses local options for both sourcing raffle prizes as well as event venues as well as sponsors,” she said. “We try to make sure the local community is involved in all aspects not just as a beneficiary but also as a contributor.”

Lohia said the goal is to raise $5,000 in proceeds, along with increasing visibility in the community.

“Even though we’ve been around since 1933, a lot of people still don’t

Photo by Andrea Boccard

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Logan Boccard is all smiles after 34 backpacks were donated to Junior Welfare League’s Backpacks For Success Program during his fourth birthday party. know who we are,” Lohia said. “We want to be able to do something that’s easy for people to come to, we want to be able to encourage younger members of the community as well to come in and learn about what we do and do some good in their own community.”

In addition to this event, the league is currently running its Backpacks for Success program with the Town of Huntington and Family Service League.

Boccard, who is chairing the program, said that the league is committed to supplying 184 stuffed backpacks to local children for the upcoming school year.

“We coordinate all of the products via supply list and we determine what supplies we need in what quantities and

across what age groups,” Boccard said, adding that the backpacks have been ordered. “They will be arriving on Aug. 22 at Huntington Town Hall and we, along with volunteers, will be assembling all of the backpacks and then on Aug. 23 the families of the students who are receiving a backpack will be coming to pick up their backpacks.”

Boccard added that the backpacks will be stocked with not only with the supplies needed but some additions as well, including educational books.

The “Wastin’ Away with the JWL” event will be held at 81 Fort Salonga Road tonight from 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Tickets are $65; raffle tickets are extra and also available at the door.

y t i n u m m co ‘Senior Idol’ Returning After 8-Year Hiatus

By Julia Limmer info@longislandergroup.com

The Senior Idol is back after an 8year drought, and it’s headed for Huntington Station.

Sponsored by Fifty Plus Lifestyles and Ms. New York Senior America, the competition is seeking contestants ages 50 and older, who live in New York state and have a talent, be it singing, dancing, juggling, or anything in between.

The contest was started by Ethel Bennett in 2005 to give older New Yorkers the chance to be a star, similarly to how younger Americans experience the thrill of being featured on “American Idol.” Bennett, now 95, will be attending the competition as a judge, if her health permits.

State Administrator of Ms. New York Senior America Marleen Schuss said the return of the competition is generating buzz. Though “Senior Idol” hasn’t been held since 2009, Schuss said she’s received numerous letters detailing hopes for a return.

The competition takes place in three stages: auditions, callbacks, and the talent show.

Auditions will be held Aug. 26, Sept. 9, and Sept. 23 at the Massapequa Public Library (40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park). Only around 50 people will be auditioned each day, but competitors only need to attend one day to be eligible for callbacks.

The date and address for callbacks will be given to each contestant who earns a spot.

Once the number of competitors is slimmed down to around 20 — 10 men and 10 women — it will be time for the competition, which is slated for Nov. 12 at Huntington High School (188 Oakwood Road, Huntington).

Two winners will be chosen, one male and one female, and each will earn a $500 cash prize.

Previous winner Lee Ann Brill is excited to see the contest return.

“I think it’s a wonderful opportunity for people 50 and older to show their talent. You never know what type of exposure you’re going to get,” she said.

An application is available at Newyorksenioramerica.org/nys-50senior-idol. A $50 fee must be sent to

50+ Lifestyles Senior Idol at 146 South Country Road, Bellport, New York 11713 with the application in order to compete.

Additional information is available by calling 631-286-0058 ext. 216.

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Photo courtesy of Penny Frondelli

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Lee Ann Brill, 2006 Senior Idol winner and current Ms. New York Senior America queen, shows off her singing talent.

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s e i d o o f the Tim’s Shipwreck Diner: A Northport Landmark

A photo from 1924 shows the humble beginnings of the boxcar establishment literally being wheeled into Northport.

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

A dated 1924 photo hanging from a wall of Tim’s Shipwreck Diner – which back then was known as Northport Diner – shows the boxcar establishment literally being wheeled into town, a glimpse into its humble beginnings.

The de facto Northport landmark continues to sail on and serve classic culinary favorites to appease palates of all types with ingredients that are as fresh as they are carefully cooked to perfection.

Its current owner, Tim Hess, had to dig out its foundation nearly two decades ago to remove the disintegrating wheels. He said the diner was brought in from Massachusetts on the

The toasty Grilled Reuben offers corned beef on grilled baker’s onion rye with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing is a sandwich delicacy.

Marion’s Homemade Cheese Blintzes are filled with warm, mildly cheesy goodness that’s enhanced with a hint of cinnamon and powdered sugar, plated with fresh fruit, sour cream and Shipwreck’s renowned homemade jam.

Long Island Rail Road, its journey to its current home continued on the trolley that once served the area.

In the early 1970s, Hess’ father, Otto, bought the establishment, and handed it to over to his son in 1996.

One of Hess’ rules is that nothing he orders stays on the shelves for more than three days, with new shipments of fresh ingredients arriving each day from local businesses like Sid’s Meats on Fort Salonga Road.

The bustling kitchen, attentive service and cast of devoted locals make this an idyllic American diner, where Hess hopes diners walk away “impressed.”

“You’ll get the best. Everything has to be fresh,” Hess said. “I like everything to be perfect.”

“Using the best quality there is,” diners will be treated to homey, deeply satisfying meals, whether they’re seated in the diner’s classic, cozy interior or relaxing outside in the establishment’s expansive outdoor dining patio.

And, for a moment in the national spotlight on the first episode of Food Network’s American Diner Rescue, Ty Pennington and the hundreds of Northport resident volunteers helped give the diner a makeover in 2014, all unbeknownst to Hess, who was away on a fishing trip in Montauk.

The diner was fitted with a new

Grilled Shrimp Goat Cheese Mandarin Oranges Walnuts & Raisins, served with mixed greens and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing, is a garden of sweet and savory flavors that make this salad a refreshing start to any meal.

flooring, sky lights, seats and tables, as well as nautical-themed breakfast counter stools, topped off with a fresh paint job.

To start off with a lunch special salad, the Grilled Shrimp Goat Cheese Mandarin Oranges Walnuts & Raisins ($16.95) is served with mixed greens and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

The grilled shrimp avoids being too dry and carries a hint of sweetness complemented by the medley of fresh flavors from the greens and occasional bursts of earthiness from the walnuts and raisins.

For a comfort food sensation, try Marion’s Homemade Cheese Blintzes ($14.95), plated with fresh fruit, sour cream and Shipwreck’s renowned homemade jam. Three hefty blintzes are packed with creamy flavor with a hint of cinnamon, all topped with powdered sugar.

The jam, a mix of blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, is a blend worthy of its own company, but guests can find it at the diner, also sold separately at $8 a jar.

For a special treat, available only on weekends, diners can also enjoy a slice of fresh cornbread along with Shipwreck’s jam.

For a sandwich done right, the Grilled Reuben ($12.95) with corned beef on grilled baker’s onion rye with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing is a must-have. A crunchy, cheesy affair, the corned beef is sliced thin and layered for a supremely enticing consistency.

The very sharable lunch special Fisherman’s Platter ($18.95) with soup and salad features fresh cod, jumbo shrimp, flounder and clam strips with a side of tartar sauce. Despite being deep fried, the fish retains an out-ofthe-water freshness, with the cod providing a more chewy bites, while the flounder stays delicate and tasty.

Additional reporting by Julia Limmer

Tim Hess, owner of Tim’s Shipwreck Diner, donned the captain’s hat after his father, Otto, sold him the establishment in 1996.

The homemade jam at the diner features a sweet mix of blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, sold to take home at $8 a jar.

Tim’s Shipwreck Diner 46 Main St., Northport Village 631-754-1797 Shipwreckdiner.com Cuisine: Classic American Diner Atmosphere: Cozy and laid back Price: Inexpensive to Moderate Hours: Sunday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

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BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Foodies are flocking to Sweetie Pies (181 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor) to enjoy sweet treats, specifically the Instagram-worthy rainbow crumb cake that’s originally from Queens Comfort, a gourmet bakery in Astoria. The rainbow crumb cake is the best of both worlds: It is a combination of a rainbow cookie and coffee cake. According to store owners, the cake has hints of almond flavors throughout and it is comprised of three layers of cake: red, white and a green layer on top. Between the moist layers of cake, you can taste a tangy raspberry and apricot jam. To top it off, creamy chocolate ganache is covered with cinnamonlaced crumb, powdered sugar and

HELLO, HUSH: Italian eatery Salumeria Pomodoro in Huntington Village is closing, but the space will soon re-open as Hush Bistro. Renovations have been underway at 46 Gerard St., and Hush Bistro’s second location should be open by mid-August, according to Jason Machado, a partner at Reststar Hospitality Group, which operated Salumeria Pomodoro. Marc Anthony Bynum, who is the chef behind Hush Bistro’s original Farmingdale location at 291 Main St., will also join the new Huntington location. He plans to produce a farm-to-table food experience and a 1920s speakeasy ambiance.

Chef Gregg Lauletta CHEF’S HOMECOMING: Chef Gregg Lauletta, a Floral Park native, is returning to Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar. Lauletta, who previously headed the kitchen at Prime from 2008-2013, had recently been working on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruise lines and consulted at other restaurants in the greater New York area. However, in April, he returned to the Halesite steakhouse, taking over for former Chef Michael Wilson.

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The Instagram-worthy rainbow crumb cake from Sweetie Pies.

rainbow sprinkles. Try Sweetie Pies for other tasty treats and cold beverages, ranging from iced coffees to smoothies to teas. Sweetie Pies is open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. during the week and 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekends.

For more info, call 631-367-9500.

A second Hush Bistro location will soon replace Pomodoro in Huntington village.

Photo courtesy of Hush Bistro

EMILIA’S BAKEHOUSE ON 110: Emilia’s Bakehouse Café (664 Walt Whitman Road, Melville) is a Route 110 corridor gem that sells freshly baked bread, pastries, Georgio’s coffee, Harney & Sons tea and gelato. The aroma of Emilia’s captures the warmth and goodness of the freshly baked bread and pastries. The shop sells a variety bread from focaccia to baguettes to the popular pretzel croissants. There are endless options for pastries such as elephant ears, rugelach, chocolate croissants, lemon pound cake, napoleons and more. Emilia’s recently expanded the menu to include gelato flavors: vanilla bean, dark chocolate, hazelnut, cappuccino, stracciatella, lemon and raspberry. Emilia’s is open Tuesday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. For more info, call 631-923-0977.

Photo courtesy of Bohlsen Restaurant Group

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The popular pretzel croissants from Emilia’s Bakehouse on Route 110 in Melville.

Compiled by Lauren Peller

NEW GASTROPUB: A new gastropub is headed for Huntington village. Brewology, which currently has two other locations, one in Port Jefferson and another in Speonk, is planning a third location for 325 Main St., former location of Claudia Dowling Interiors.

The gastropubs are regarded for their handcrafted burgers and sandwiches, and craft beer selections. Kristy Verity, Brewology media director, said they’re currently in the building stages, and don’t plan to open in Huntington for “few more months.” Our Foodies will keep you posted.

Check out these locations for your next dining experience!

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

12 Gerard Street, Huntington (631) 549-5300 macssteakhouse.com

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By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Walt Whitman High School rising senior Mark Dammer climbed to the top of Division III Men’s Saber earning himself the gold at the USA Fencing National Championships.

The 17-year-old traveled to Salt Lake City for the event on July 6 as one of 17 fellow fencers part of the Hills Fencing Institute, a nonprofit club based at Half Hollow Hills East that takes students from all over the island.

“It was a very surprising day after the round of eight, going into the semis and then the finals. It was exciting,” Dammer, of Huntington Station, said.

He half-jokingly considered a large cup of water his secret weapon for the day, enough hydration to help him push through the 100-degree-plus weather in Utah.

Leading up to the championships, Dammer trained in cardio on Mondays and fenced Wednesdays and Fridays, all for three hours each session.

He bested Nicholas Wu of the Manhattan Fencing club, which is based in New York City.

“It started off relatively even. It was touch for touch. We hit eight and got a minute break. And then I just pushed ahead after that. I got momentum, and I felt really good about it.”

Dammer fences for Walt Whitman

High School, but joined the fencing institute more than a year ago to expand his training beyond the regular season.

In the past few months, Dammer has stepped up his game, head coach Dennis Daly said. He also began specialized training with the club’s saber coach, Jerome Cordero.

“He started turning it on and really became focused,” Daly said.

Dammer has been fencing for five years, getting his start in the sixth grade when he saw two seniors in a bout.

“That’s awesome. I’m doing that,” he thought back then.

Dammer chose the saber as his weapon, because out of the other two used in fencing — the épée and the foil — he described the saber as the fastest weapon, with bouts sometimes spanning just minutes.

The gold medalist hopes to go to college for fencing and plans to major in criminal justice, biology, and if it’s available, forensics. Dammer aspires to be a forensics investigator with police.

Dammer played in a Division II match later that day at the nationals, as well, but didn’t do as well as he’d hoped. The rising senior hopes to refine his saber skills to eventually come out on top in the upper divisions.

“It takes an accomplishment to get there,” Daly said. “We’re pretty proud of him, of all our athletes.”

With his gold medal in hand, Mark Dammer of the Hills Fencing Institute, has his sights set on the higher divisions of fencing competition.

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Whitman Fencer Takes Gold At Nationals

Walt Whitman High School rising senior Mark Dammer stands at the top of Division III Men’s Saber after earning himself the gold at the USA Fencing National Championships on July 6.

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Holistic Training For Performing Arts Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Studio PCI is a new addition to Huntington, teaching students to develop skills in the performing arts and recording arts, while maintaining a holistic approach to the industry.

“Holistic means respect for yourself, others and your environment,” Studio PCI owner Brooke Procida said. “There are ways to take care of your mind, your body and your community. Those three things are so important so we teach all of that here.”

Procida said she opened the 1,000square-foot location in Huntington because the town is regarded for its artistic community.

“Everybody has a little something different here so I try to offer my own version of different, which I think a lot of it comes out of the creative process for us here,” she said. “Kids can do things from scratch, use their imaginations, collaborate together and learn how to work in a team.”

Students can master their craft in vocals, acting, auditions, writing, songwriting, guitar, piano, industry guidance and more, through the studios array of classes, workshops, camps, and open jams.

With more than 100 students throughout the year, Procida said class sizes are generally 10-20 so that students don’t fall behind.

“We have such a close knit group,” she said. “It’s like a family here and it’s like we were all born into this together somehow. Everyone who comes to me feels that same passion for creating and bringing joy.”

Procida said age range for students is typically 8-18 years old, and hopes to include morning classes for students under age 8 in the future.

“We’re a training ground for kids who are interested in performing arts, but it’s also an industry prep place for kids who want to take this further. We sort of bridge the gap between Long Island and New York City,” Procida,

At Studio PCI, students can master their craft in vocals, acting, auditions, writing, songwriting, guitar, piano, industry guidance and more, through the studios array of classes, workshops, camps, and open jams.

43, of Huntington Bay, said. “A large part of what we do is help navigate parents because the business can be really overwhelming and there’s a lot of paths you should not go down. I try to be that guide for them because I’ve been through it all myself.”

Procida grew up in Centerport and graduated from Cold Spring Harbor High School in 1991. She went on to earn a bachelor of fine arts degree at University of Southern California in 1995, and then her master’s in holistic arts education at Goldsmiths University of London in 2010.

Since she was a teenager, Procida said she was teaching private lessons and developed the business through the years that followed, finally opening up the 8 West Shore Road location early this month.

“I love that I get to use my knowledge and all of my experience to help other people,” Procida said. “I don’t feel a day goes by where I’m not doing what I’m supposed to do with my talents.”

Regarding upcoming summer camps, Studio PCI will be offering several exciting camps in August, including Pop-Star Mash-Up Camp from Aug. 8-10; Waitress Workshop from Aug. 22-24; and Moana/Trolls Mash-Up Camp and session two of Hamilton Camp from Aug. 29-31.

Studio PCI 8 West Shore Road, Huntington 631-470-8383 Procidacreative.com

Brooke Procida, owner of Studio PCI, said the business teaches students to develop skills in the performing arts and recording arts, while maintaining a holistic approach to the industry.

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s s e n i s u b Can An Irrevocable Trust Be Revoked In New York State?

By David R. Okrent, CPA, Esq. info@longislandergroup.com

A popular tool in estate planning is the use of an irrevocable trust.

However, I am asked, “David, Is the Irrevocable Trust we created, which now is not David R. Okrent serving the purpose we created it for, amendable or revocable? What options do we have?”

We frequently draft irrevocable trusts with the built in ability to amend or change them. These clauses and/or terms are very carefully drafted because if too broad, the trust will be considered a revocable trust and not an irrevocable trust. This could be a disaster for a Medicaid Estate Plan, since revoca-

ble trusts do not protect assets with government benefit purposes. We have handled numerous cases involving Irrevocable Trusts from beginning to end, including modifications. Modification is needed at times, and should also be considered when the trust is first created.

There are many reasons why someone who created an irrevocable trust would want to amend it: possibly beneficiaries have died, or there was a divorce, or other matters affecting inheritance of the assets, state laws may have changed, if it was administered in a different state, you may want to make it more effective, by recreating it in New York, or possibly a trustee is not fulfilling the responsibilities of the role.

One option available to change the provisions of an irrevocable trust may remind you of having a glass of wine; that is called “decanting.” This process refers to the act of distribut-

ing assets from an existing irrevocable trust into a new trust that is created by the initial trust settlor. Decanting typically occurs when the original irrevocable trust is failing for some or all of the above reasons.

Another option is through “nonjudicial reformation.” Under New York Law, Estate Powers and Trust law section 7-1.9 provides that an irrevocable trust, similar to any contract, can be amended or revoked if all the parties with beneficial interest are adult and competent and agree.

While the specifics of non-judicial reformation differ slightly from state to state, typically, in New York you need the Settlor, or an agent under a power of attorney with specific authority, any beneficiary currently receiving any benefit and any living potential remainder beneficiaries named in the trust agreement.

A final option for amending an Irrevocable Trust is to go through court

proceedings, and request it be modified judicially. The scope of that discussion is beyond this article, but can be used to fix problems that are not otherwise fixable. It requires a petition, multiple court appearances, and a very good argument for amending the terms of the Irrevocable Trust.

The process is often expensive and time consuming, which is why many in the industry highly recommend the use of decanting or non-judicial reformation as better means for amending an irrevocable trust terms.

David Okrent, Esq. has been handling elder law, estate planning and special needs matters for over 30 years. He works on policy matters as the immediate past Long Island delegate of the NYSBA\Elder Law Section. His former experience as a CPA and with the IRS gives him a unique perspective in creating estate plans. Visit Davidrokrentlaw.com or call 631-427-4600.

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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

Welcome Chamber Members Of 2017 The Huntington Chamber is delighted to welcome many new companies to our organization during the first half of 2017. Below is a list of new members and their contact information. Please utilize and refer to your fellow chamber members when seeking a product or service and remember to “Shop Local.”

Chamber Member Spotlight Family Service League, established in 1926, is a non-profit, nonsectarian, community-based human service agency helping Long Islanders in need. FSL touches the lives of over 50,000 each year through its broad array of 60 programs at 20 locations.

This comprehensive network of care serves infants to elders through programs focused on Children & Youth Education, Senior Services, Addiction, Vocational Training, Family Support Counseling, Mental Health, Integrated Health Care, and Housing & Homeless Services.

FSL’s unique model includes strategically based Family Centers that provide a continuum of care addressing the multitude of challenges facing today’s families and a lifeline for our most vulnerable residents.

These facilities embed a spectrum of vital services in the communi-

ties where people live and work.

Other initiatives include the management of a Suffolk County homeless shelter for 400 individuals.

In early 2018, FSL will be partnering with Southside Hospital Northwell Health, in a new Health & Wellness care facility being constructed on the South Shore.

FSL is proud that .87 cents of every dollar of its operating budget is used to provide services which address life’s difficulties at the most basic and personal level. Its stewardship always involves efficiently utilizing donor and grant resources so that every service offered gives client’s the tools to succeed on their journey to better health. FSL’s mission is to help individuals, children, and families to mobilize their strengths and improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and the community.

Upcoming Chamber Events Aug. 9 – Membership Committee Presents: Summer Showcase at Westy’s Storage (4049 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport) Aug. 17 – Young Professionals Summer Barbecue at Dr. Daniel Kissam House (434 Park Ave., Huntington) Aug. 30 – Business After Hours at Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Huntington (132 W. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station)

Adecco Allstate Insurance Company - Brittany Cleere American Kidney Fund Babalu NY Berger Bros. Camera Exchange, Inc. Bookkeeper360 Boulder Masonry Brian Muellers City Publications Long Island Cure Urgent Care Depco Inc / Olan Laboratories Donors Unite Inc. Douglas Elliman Energy Fitness Gutter Helmet by Harry Helmet Jessie & Sullivan, Women’s Clothing Boutique Joseph Victori Wines Law Office of David Okrent, Esq. Living Huntington Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLLP Merrill Lynch - Shannon Zeigler Nalu Dry Goods New York Speech Solutions Noli Interior Design Norden Lodge 3-407/Sons of Norway PAG Welding and Fabrication, LLC Parkside Manor (Mastrantonio Caterers) Performance Portfolio Management Property Management Advisors, LLC Quatela, Hargraves & Chimeri, PLLC Quick RX Reality Connect USA- Angela Caffrey Rivkin Radler LLP Salenger Sack Kimmel & Bavaro Sappo School South Huntington Public Library St. Bonaventure University Online Steven Karp Stifel, Nicolaus & Company-Marty Albanese Stop & Shop 2583 Suffolk Y JCC (SYJCC) Sunrise Assisted Living of Dix Hills Tilles Center for the Performing Arts Tri Community and Youth Agency, Inc. UUFH Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington Village East Gifted, Inc. We Care For Eyes Web Design You Zwanger-Persiri Radiology

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

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

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Arts Festival Continues

Calendar

The Annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival is held each Tuesday-Sunday through Aug. 13. Performances begin at 8:30 p.m. (except on Tuesdays, when family series performances begins at 7:30 p.m.). Performances are held at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park (Prime Avenue and 25A in Huntington). Free and open to the public. For more info, and the full schedule, visit Huntingtonarts.org, or call 631-271-8423.

59th Season Of Summer Tunes

The final night of the Northport Community Band’s 59th summer season is July 27 at the Robert W. Krueger Bandstand in Northport Village Park (rain site is Northport High School) with the “Starring… Our Audience!” program with guest condoctor Dr. Izzet Mergen. There will also be a pre-concert performance by the Northport Community Jazz Orchestra beginning at 7:45 p.m. The community band’s performance will begin at 8:30 p.m. For more info, call 631-2616972, or visit Nbc59.org.

Tech Training For Seniors

According to the Pew Institute, about 30 percent of adults ages 60 or older do not know how to use technological devices. In order to help seniors develop skills and embrace technology, Melville-based elder law firm Genser Dubow Genser & Cona is hosting a “Senior Tech of Long Island” program on Thursday, July 27, 4-5 p.m., at its 225 Broad Hollow Road offices. Attendees must bring own smartphone or smart device. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by calling Sarah Carpenter at 631-390-5000 or emailing sarah.carpenter@genserlaw.com.

Wastin’ Away

The Junior Welfare League is hosting the “Wastin’ Away with the JWL” fundraiser at Whale’s Tale (81 Fort Salonga Road, Northport) on July 27, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Dockside; all-you-caneat tacos; open bar; live music and raffles. Funds raised will go to the JWL’s annual programs, including the critical Lift Fund, which provides one-time grants to local town residents in times of serious need. Tickets are $65 at the door. For more info, visit Jwlofhuntington.org/24446/Page.aspx.

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Elwood Public Library

Folk Festival Sarah Lee Guthrie and The Mammals, featuring Mike & Ruthy, will coheadline the 12th Annual Huntington Folk Festival on Saturday, July 29, 12 noon-10:30 p.m. at Heckscher Park (Main Street and Prime Avenue). Free.

Co-presented by the Folk Music Society of Huntington and the Huntington Arts Council. Visit Fmsh.org for more info. superhero, villain or character. Activities to follow. Call 631-462-0208 for more info.

Folk Festival

Sarah Lee Guthrie and The Mammals, featuring Mike & Ruthy, will co-headline the 12th Annual Huntington Folk Festival on Saturday, July 29, 12 noon-10:30 p.m. at Heckscher Park (Main Street and Prime Avenue). Free. Co-presented by the Folk Music Society of Huntington and the Huntington Arts Council. Visit Fmsh.org for more info.

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MONDAY

Listen in on stories about everyday situations that get turned into super adventures with a storytime at the East Northport Barnes & Noble (4000 E Jericho Turnpike) on Saturday, July 29, 11 a.m.

Kids can come dressed as their favorite

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

• Children ages 18-35 months can dance, play and listen to stories from 10-10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Register online.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Community Barbecue

Good Morning, Superheroes

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.

• A dancercise class Friday, Aug. 4, 9-10 a.m. at Temple Beth David (100 Hauppauge Road, Commack) will emphasize muscle strengthening, balance, coordination and more. For adults. Call the library to register.

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

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Commack Public Library

Deer Park Library

Learn how to find food, start a fire and build shelter at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve (25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington) on Sunday, July 30. The “Introduction To Wilderness Survival” program, intended for adults, includes an around 1-mile trek and some sitting on the grass. It will run 9:45 a.m.-12 noon.

Rain or shine. Call 631-423-1770 to register. Admission to the park is $4.

Youth Directions & Alternatives and the Northport-East Northport Drug and Alcohol Task Force are sponsoring the seventh annual drug-and-alcohol-free community barbecue, featuring music, fun and more, on Friday, July 28, 6-9 p.m. at YDA (7 Diane Court, East Northport). Children must be accompanied by an adult.

dock-Prep will be held each Wednesday through Aug. 9. Learn basic acting skills needed to perform on stage. Open to all ages 18 and up. Cost is $150.

Splatter Crazy

game Minecraft, and learn how to use it for educational purposes. Hosted at Teq (7 Norden Lane, Huntington Station) on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-12 noon. Cost is $50. Visit Bit.ly/2tuCIKf for more info.

WEDNESDAY Build Your Credit: Buy A House

Learn how to boost credit in order to buy a house. Down Payment Assistance Program and Budgeting. Hosted by nonprofit Housing Help Inc. Held at Tri CYA in the Big H Shopping Center (1264 New York Ave, Huntington Station) on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m. RSVP at housinghelp@optimum.net or 631-754-0373.

East Northport Firemen’s Fair

The East Northport Firemen’s fair kicks off Wednesday, and continues through Saturday at fire department headquarters, 1 9th Ave., East Northport. The festivities begin with the annual parade (route will head north on Larkfield Road from 5th Avenue), slated for 2 p.m., Wednesday, and the fair itself will be open each night, 7-11 p.m. (except on Saturday, when it’s open 5-11 p.m.).

U PCOMI NG/ ONGOING

Young artists ages 7-10 can create an energetic collection of art inspired by Long Island’s own Jackson Pollock as part of the fourth session of the Art League’s Summer Art Adventure series.

Drip, splatter, drag, swirl, and blot your sculptures, drawings, crafts and paintings. The five-day session begins July 31 and runs through Aug. 4, and is held at Chestnut Hill Elementary School (600 S Service Road, Dix Hills). Visit Artleagueliregistration.org for more info.

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

TUESDAY

Cold Spring Harbor Library

Minecraft For Education

Experience the immersive world of video

Do The Argentine Tango

Each Wednesday, 7-10:30 p.m. at Café Buenos Aires (23 Wall St., Huntington) is Argentine tango night. Dance, learn or just watch. Call 631-603-3600 for more info.

LIBRARIES

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org.

• Improv workshops led by Helen Mur-

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

• Kids ages 12-36 months with a parent or caregiver can enjoy story time, singing and more at the Melville branch on Friday, Aug. 18, 10:30-11 a.m. Register online.

• Dix Hills branch: Decorate a wooden tray on Saturday, Aug. 19, 10-11 a.m. and then donate it to a family through Habitat for Humanity. Registration open online. For teens entering grades 6-12.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Kids ages 12-35 months with a parent or caregiver can join Ms. Diane for music and movement on either Aug. 11 or Aug. 18, 10:30-11 a.m. Registration opens Aug. 3.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-4215053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• Huntington’s new walking club meets each Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. through August at Heckscher Park (front gate at Rt. 25A and Prime Ave). Bring walking shoes. Open to all, but register online.

• A beginner English class will be held Tuesday, Aug. 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the station branch. Class taught by a native English speaker. For adults. Register online.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • A movie will be shown each Friday in August at the Northport branch. Movies are rated PG-13 and will begin at 2 p.m.

No registration required.

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(Continued from page 12) • Create your favorite pixelated characters out of colorful fuse beads at the East Northport branch on Monday, Aug. 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. For young adults entering grades 6-12. Register online.

South Huntington Public Library

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

• Do you love yoga? Do you love Star Wars? Then come to the library, Aug. 15, 2-3 p.m. for a cosmic yoga adventure themed around the movies. Registration opens Aug. 1.

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

• The Fourth Annual Yellow Ape Film Festival will be hosted tonight, July 27, 7 p.m. by Lady MacDeath. Independent ‘Movies for the Midnight Hour’ will be shown, and there will be live performances. Tickets are $22.

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.

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport

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

• Showings of “Greece” run through Aug. 27. Tickets start at $73.

Foto Foto Gallery

MUSEUMS/ EXHIBITS

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. fotofotogallery.org. Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 12 noon -5 p.m..

• A photography exhibition by Richard Gardner is on display through July 29.

Art League of Long Island

Green River Gallery

Cinema Arts Centre

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.

Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-4625400. ArtLeagueLI.net.

• Register online for summer pre-college programs (ages 14-18) and summer art adventures for children.

• “A Quotidian Life: Beauty in the Ordinary” will be on display through Aug. 5

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.

631-549-5106.

Bjspokegallery.org • The Summer Fun! member artists exhibition will be on display throughout July.

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 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 • Wacky Water Wednesday, with sprinklers, bubbles, lawn games and activities, are back and run each Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., through August.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

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

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 mid20th century.

Haven Gallery

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. havenartgallery.com • Three exhibits will be on display through July 30. They are Canadian artist Alex Garant’s “Proprioception;” Northern Georgia artist Annie Stegg Gerard’s “Halcyon Garden;” and the “Ornamented” group exhibit.

Heckscher Museum of Art

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

• “Ebb & Flow: Seascape and Shoreline Views,” an exhibition featuring dozens of paints, prints and photographs of the sea, will be on display Aug. 5-Nov. 12.

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Monday-Friday. 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.

Splatter Crazy Young artists ages 7-10 can create an energetic collection of art inspired

by Long Island’s own Jackson Pollock as part of the fourth session of the Art League’s Summer Art Adventure series. Drip, splatter, drag, swirl, and blot your sculptures, drawings, crafts and paintings. The five-day session begins July 31 and runs through Aug. 4, and is held at Chestnut Hill Elementary School (600 S Service Road, Dix Hills).

Visit Artleagueliregistration.org for more info.

Huntington Art Center

11 Wall St., Huntington. Hours: TuesdaySaturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 631423-6010.

• 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.

• The Huntington Summer Arts Festival runs six days a week, Tuesday-Sunday, rain or shine, through Aug. 13. Tuesday family shows begin at 7:30 p.m.; all other shows begin at 8:30 p.m. The free shows are held on the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park (Prime Avenue and Main Street, Huntington).

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. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • Historic walking tours and pub crawls are set for both Thursday, July 27 and Friday, Aug. 24. The tours, which leave from the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building (228 Main St., Huntington) at 6:30 p.m., are led by Town Historian Robert Hughes. Cost is $20 per person ($15 for members). Call 631-427-7045 for more info, or to register.

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts.

PO Box 508, Northport. northportarts.org • Happenings On Main Street: Singersongwriters perform at the patio in Northport Village Park each Friday through Labor Day (weather permitting). Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Concerts are free and start at 7 p.m.

Visit the website for the full schedule.

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. northporthistorical.org.

• For an afternoon of historical fun, take a self-guided walking tour of Northport’s historic Main Street, Tuesdays-Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

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Ripe Art Gallery

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.

• “Acknickulous,” an exhibit by street artists MilkSop and Tobal, is on display through July 29.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

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.

• Afternoon mansion tours begin in the courtyard of the historic house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a $5 fee, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Summer hours: Monday-Friday, 11-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-5 p.m.

Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free.

631-427-5240. waltwhitman.org.

• Schedule at a group high tea and transport yourself back in time in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25 per person. 631-427-5240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

MUS IC/ DANCE

StarLight Coffeehouse

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.

Five Towns College Performing Arts Center

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

• The Huntington Folk Festival in Heckscher Park is July 29, 12 noon-6 p.m. Visit the website for the full lineup and more info.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-6737300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

• Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing is hosting Rockin’ Fights 27, featuring Anthony Karperis and Danny Gonzalez, on Friday, July 28. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $50-$200.

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Recent Harborfields High School grad Keylin Rivas has seen her peers struggle, pick themselves up and move on to become more active in their community.

She has witnessed this growth for the past three years as a member of the Huntington Youth Court, a town-sponsored program that places high schoolers in the shoes of attorneys, judges, jury members and bailiffs.

This program applies restorative justice to young, first-time offenders.

“This program has helped me become a better person and leader,” said Rivas, who is fluent in both English and Spanish and serves as a translator during proceedings. “This program has also been a catalyst in forming my passion for the law.”

HYC was founded 17 years ago by Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, who established it as a means to prevent delinquent youth behavior through positive peer influence.

“Based on the idea of ‘justice for youth by youth,’ the program is funded by the town with support from the New York Bar Foundation,” Program Director Maria Danisi said.

The court is made up of local high school students who volunteer their time after completing training programs that prepare them for roles in the courtroom.

The youth offenders also live locally, have committed misdemeanor crimes and are age 16 or younger.

They’re mandated by either their school or the Suffolk Department of Probation to stand trial before a jury of their peers. Sentences include community service assignments, counseling, mandatory peer discussion group participation and jury duty for another HYC case.

“If a youth offender shows a love for painting, we organize the community service requirement around painting areas in the town that need work,” Danisi said.

Currently, HYC works on cases assigned by Walt Whitman High School administrators, who refer student offenders.

“Since its beginning, HYC has inducted over 606 students to its membership and has heard more than 386 cases,” Danisi said. “Not only do HYC members gain insight into the

Photos courtesy of Maria Danisi

Using Restorative Justice To Make A Difference

After completing a youth court bar exam, student attend an induction ceremony at town hall. legal system, but the offenders also learn through their community service as part of their sentence.”

Four year HYC member, Liam Sherer has served as an attorney on cases dealing with vandalism, possession of drugs and shoplifting.

“It is really interesting and rewarding to hear an offender’s story and evaluate the case,” said Sherer, who graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School East last month.

Each year, Sherer, along with all other HYC candidates, complete a 10week training program that specifies the operation of youth court and the penal law. After completion of a youth court bar exam, the new HYC members are inducted during a ceremony hosted by Cuthbertson. Then, members perfect their courtroom skills through monthly mock trials that prepare them for the actual youth court proceedings.

This year’s 10-week training program begins Oct. 4, 4-6 p.m., at Huntington Town Hall and continues every Wednesday through mid-December.

As an alternative to the 10-week program, there will be a five-day, intensive training program held Aug. 21-25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Town Hall.

Those who participate in the program will be eligible to join HYC for the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year.

For more information, call 631-2715547 or email info@huntingtonyouthcourt.org.

HYC alum Mark Menses, left, HYC Program Director Maria Danisi, center, HYC alum Rosie Nelan, right, celebrate at the HYC award ceremony last spring

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