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By Jano [email protected]

Friends of Deronne Lawrence, a 19-year-oldWyandanch man who was killed in a car crash inWheatley Heights on Friday morning, said theteenager was a positive role model in the Wyan-danch community.“He had an infectious smile. He was always a pos-

itive role model for the kids,” said Patricia Taylor,who coached Lawrence during his time on the trackteam at Wyandanch High School before he graduat-ed in 2014. “He would always come back to theschool to speak with the kids whenever he was offfrom college.”Lawrence died Friday after Suffolk police said he

was driving northbound on Straight Path in his 2008Honda when his vehicle began to veer into the south-bound lane and struck a 2013 Jeep at around 6:45a.m. Lawrence was pronounced dead on scene by aphysician assistant from the Suffolk County MedicalExaminer’s office.The driver of the Jeep, 31-year-old Paul Gimelli,

of Dix Hills, was brought to Good Samaritan Hos-

pital Medical Center in West Islip by the Wyan-danch-Wheatley Heights Ambulance.Both vehicles were impounded for a safety check

and police are still investigating the crash.Taylor said on Monday that Lawrence ran in the

100- and 200-meter races for the Wyandanch War-riors, which she said Lawrence considered a “bandof brothers.” Taylor also said that Lawrence attend-ed Vaughn College in Brooklyn where he studiedaviation. Whenever he came home from college,Taylor said, Lawrence would speak with and advisethe younger athletes of his former team.Matthew Rosa, current captain of the Warriors

track team, said he was shocked by the news ofLawrence’s death.“I tried calling him and the phone wouldn’t an-

swer, and I just kept calling him,” Rosa, a senior,said on Monday. “He was actually more like a broth-er to me. We always hung out, no matter what wedid. He was always happy, a genuine person. He’lljoke with you, he cared about you.”A GoFundMe page (GoFundMe.com/bkv49c9t)

has been created to help cover the costs of a funeralservice for Lawrence, which is planned to be at theTrue Life Church of God in Wyandanch.Members of Lawrence’s family could not be reach

for comment before deadline Monday.

Crash Victim Was ‘Role Model,’ Had ‘Infectious Smile’WHEATLEY HEIGHTS

Friends of Deronne Lawrence, who was killed Fridayafter his car veered into the oncoming lane on StraightPath in Dix Hills, said the 19-year-old was a positiverole model in his community, and caring person.

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First Data Corporation, a cred-it card processing company, willbe closing its Melville branch bythe end of 2017, according to astate filing made March 7.In the Worker Adjustment and

Retraining Notification the com-pany filed with the Departmentof Labor it specifies that theplant, located at 1307 Walt Whit-man Road, will be closing due to“economic” reasons. The filingalso notes that there is no unionrepresentation or bumping rights

First Data To Close Melville OfficeMELVILLE

The Melville branch of credit card processing company First Data will beclosing by the end of 2017.(Continued on page A22)

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Suffolk police said a 91-year-oldWheatley Heights man crashed hiscar into a school bus in Dix Hillslast Thursday.Police said the man, whose

name was being withheld by po-lice, was driving his 2002 HyundaiAccent northbound on Route 231when he “failed to stop” at the in-tersection of Route 231 and Mac-niece Place at approximately11:45 a.m. The Hyundai struck therear of a school bus, which wasfrom the Wyandanch School Dis-trict and was stopped at the inter-section.The man was transported to

Southside Hospital in Bay Shore

where he was treated for a serioushead injury and numerous brokenbones, police said. Two studentsand the bus driver were transport-ed to Good Samaritan HospitalMedical Center in West Islipwhere they were treated and re-leased. Seventeen additional stu-dents that were on the bus, allhigh-school age, were not injured.Police said the Hyundai was im-

pounded for a safety check and theschool bus was inspected by theSuffolk County Police DepartmentMotor Carrier Safety Section andno infractions were issued.The Dix Hills Fire Department

also responded to the scene, fire of-ficials said. Dix Hills Fire and Res-cue personnel were on scene withthree ambulances, an engine, heavy

rescue truck, first responder andparamedic units under the com-mand of Captain Tony deCesare.

Detectives ask anyone who mayhave witnessed this crash to call theSecond Squad at 631-854-8252.

ElderlyManCrashesCar IntoSchoolBusDIX HILLS/WHEATLEY HEIGHTS

Suffolk police and fire officials said a 91-year-old Wheatley Heights mancrashed his car into a school bus in Dix Hills last Thursday.

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Local taxi drivers are askingHuntington Town Board membersto enforce town code and preventUber drivers without appropriate li-censing from servicing customerswithin town lines.Doug Freeman, a manager at

Huntington Station-based taxi com-pany Orange & White, presented tothe town board on March 7 a total of60 letters penned by local taxi driv-ers who allege their livelihoodshave been affected by Uber, asmartphone-based app that allowscustomers to request taxi servicefrom nearby Uber drivers, who usetheir own cars.In a March 10 interview, Freeman

said Uber drivers have no businessin the town since they’re unli-censed.“They do not have an office in the

town. They have no right picking uptrips in the town,” he said. Freemansaid that if he sees Uber drivers op-erating at the Huntington Long Is-land Railroad Station he’ll demandthem to leave. “If they give me a hardtime, my drivers will back me up.”A section in Huntington Town

Code states that “it shall be unlaw-ful for any person to engage in thebusiness of transportation for hirewithin the Town of Huntingtonwithout first having secured a li-cense from the Town Clerk.”On March 16, town spokesman

A.J. Carter said the town has not is-

sued any such licenses to Uber driv-ers. He said that there is a total ofeight licensed taxicab and vehicles-for-hire businesses in town, five ofwhich do business as “Orange &White.” Carter said there are ap-proximately 144 drivers with per-mits to drive in the town and 66 ve-hicles that are approved, he said.Additionally, code requires own-

ers of companies offering taxicabsor vehicles for hire “must maintaina business office within the Town ofHuntington.”It costs $150 for a business own-

er’s license from the town, plus $50for each motor vehicle and $50 fora vehicle operator’s permit.Failure to adhere to the code can

be grounds for a fine and/or impris-onment.Carter said that the town board is

still in the “information gatheringphase,” in terms of how to proceedwith the apparent situation.Karen Svendsen, a Bay Shore-

based attorney who has representedOrange & White for 15 years, saidon March 16 that her client does notnecessarily want to kick Uber driv-ers out, but it does not want Uber tohave an “unfair competitive advan-tage.” She said Uber drivers aremost prominent in Huntington vil-lage on “prime” nights, Thursdaythrough Saturday.“We’re asking for the town to

simply enforce the code as theywrote it,” Svendsen said. “We arerequired very diligently to maintainour licenses”In an email on March 14, Alix

Anfang, an Uber spokeswoman inNew York, stated, "There is an un-

questionable need and demand forUber on Long Island because taxiservice has been historically unreli-able.”Anfang claimed that “Uber driv-

er-partners have insurance coverageup to 4x that of Huntington taxis."Despite repeated attempts to con-

tact her on March 16, Anfang didnot comment on these sections ofthe town code before deadline.Freeman refuted that claim,

“They’re not licensed and theydon’t have insurance,” he said.Dominic Banks, a driver with Or-

ange & White for two years, wasone of the drivers who wrote to thetown board. Banks possesses a com-mercial driver's license and said hehas previously worked as a bus driv-er for Huntington Coach.“I think it’s unfair because we put

in the work. We paid our dues. Weknow the town, we know a lot of thepeople around here,” Banks said.“They’re not licensed, they don’ttake the drug test. We are beingwatched, we are being managed, aswell. And they’re not.”Town of East Hampton officials

last year effectively prevented Uberdrivers from operating service with-in the town by changing town codeto require taxi cars be registeredwith an East Hampton Town ad-dress in order to get a license fromthe town. Officials cited high vol-umes of traffic as the concern thatled to the change. According to re-ports, Uber has since stopped oper-ating in the Town of East Hampton.

TaxiDriversSquareOffWithUberTOWN OF HUNTINGTON

A total of 60 local taxi drivers, including drivers from Huntington Station-basedtaxi company Orange & White, above, wrote to the Huntington Town Board onMarch 7 imploring the board to enforce town code and prevent Uber driverswithout appropriate licensing from servicing customers within town lines.

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Phone Game… I am delighted to see that ouryoung ones are playing a new game to get them topay attention. It goes like this: everyone seated atthe table for a meal has to place their phones facedown and stacked in the center ofthe table. The first person totouch their phone has to pay forthe entire meal. Guess what? Noone ends up touching their phones. It’s a great wayto reconnect with each other face-to-face. Too oftendo I see others busily clicking, swiping and tappingon their phones when out with their friends andfamily! I think we’ve all been guilty of this to somedegree, so let’s make sure we give each other ourdue respect. With the ever-quickening pace of life,it’s even more important to cherish those few mo-ments that we actually have to bask in one another’spresence. So, here’s to putting down the phone, andrising above the clutter of Facebook, Instagram andendless news feeds.

The Value Of Art… Those walking aroundHuntington village might be familiar with a youngman selling his artwork on the sidewalk off MainStreet. Well, that’s Travis Hunt. We wrote a storyabout him back in November 2015. He brings aspirit of creativity with an off-the-beaten path styleto an area so normally “well-kept.” And, I like it. Icouldn’t help but admire a dual drawing of a wolfand unicorn. He said he charges a dollar for hispieces, but would provide them for free to a fellowartist or someone struggling. I gave him a bit morethan a dollar, telling him he should be chargingmore for his unique art. He was reluctant to take it,

and said that he doesn’t want to turn it into some-thing about profit. How common is that sentiment

nowadays? Let’s appreciate andsupport the true artists around us.They express just to express, andnot necessarily to receive some-thing back.

Graduation atHilton…There were many hap-

py faces in Melville on Friday as the Hilton LongIsland/Huntington hosted the ceremony for the San-ford-Brown Institute graduating class of 2016. Al-though it may have been a small graduating class, Iwas very pleased to see the room packed with fami-lies who cheered for their loved ones as they walkeddown the aisle to take their seats. Both men andwomen received their associates or certificates asmedical assistants, veterinary technicians or nurses.It was very refreshing for me to see not only younggraduates but also graduates in their 50s, which tome is still young. It just goes to show, no matterhow much you’ve experienced, there’s always some-thing new to learn and no matter what life throws atyou, it’s never too late to start over. Congratulationsgraduates. You’ve earned it!

(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If youhave comments, ideas, or tips about what’s hap-pening in your neck of the woods, write to me to-day 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 thee-mail at [email protected])


QUOTE OF THE WEEKPATRICIA TAYLOR

“He had an infectioussmile. He was always a pos-itive role model for the kids.He would always come backto the school to speak withthe kids whenever he wasoff from college.”

Crash Victim Was Positive Role Model, Had‘Infectious Smile’, Page A1

Park And Steal

A 42-year-old Deer Park man was arrest-ed at the Park and Ride on Commack Roadin Dix Hills at around 9:20 p.m. on March19, Suffolk police said. Police allege theman forcibly stole credit cards, money andcar keys, charging him with third-degreerobbery.

Cocaine Possession

A 21-year-old Deer Park man was arrest-ed on Carlls Straight Path in Dix Hills ataround 3 p.m. on March 16 for allegedlypossessing a quantity of cocaine. Policecharged the man with seventh-degree crim-inal possession of a controlled substance.

Intent To Sell

A 27-year-old Dix Hills man was arrest-ed on ParkAvenue in Huntington on March16 for possessing a quantity of packagedcocaine in his 2012 Range Rover, policesaid. The man was charged with two countsof seventh-degree criminal possession of acontrolled substance. Police also chargedhim with third-degree criminal possessionof a controlled substance with intent to sell.

Tractor Stolen

A New Holland Skip Loader tractor wasstolen from a Dix Hills residence onKilmer Avenue at around 12:30 p.m. onMarch 14, police said. The tractor was val-ued in excess of $1,000, police said.

Window Smashed;Pocket Book Stolen

Police said an unknown person smashedthe passenger side window of 2014 HondaCivic on Whispering Court in Dix Hills ataround 8 p.m. on March 14, police said. ASteve Madden pocket book was stolen,police said.

Refinishing Robbers

Police said workers allegedly stole floorrefinishing materials from a Dix Hillshome on Commack Road at around 10:30a.m. on March 11. Police also said theworkers allegedly stole money.

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Each year the Suffolk Center on theHolocaust, Diversity and Human Un-derstanding, located on the SuffolkCounty Community College Seldencampus, sponsors an “Embracing OurDifferences” art exhibit.The 2015 curated exhibit included

27 works by professional artists andstudents on the themes of cultural un-derstanding, appreciation for diversityand peaceful coexistence.Artists in the 2015 exhibit included

Half Hollow Hills District students,left to right: Rinni Bhansali, ShreyaKrishnan, Rachel Goldsmith, JeannetVargas andAlida Green. They are pic-tured with their teacher, Elisa Bros-nan, far left.Artists are invited to submit for the

2016 exhibit. A Call to Artists can beobtained by going to Chdhu.org or bycalling 631-451-4700.

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Grace Music School opened aschool at the Steinway & Sons pi-ano showroom in Melville. Forthe last four years, Fort Salonga-based Grace Music School hasworked to deliver music lessonsto students around Suffolk Coun-ty. The opening of the school’ssecond location marks the firsttime a music school has been in-tegrated into a Steinway-ownedshowroom.A ribbon-cutting ceremony was

performed on March 12 by NewYork State Senate MajorityLeader John Flanagan (R-EastNorthport), Huntington Council-man Eugene Cook, representa-tives from Steinway and Sons and

the Huntington Township Cham-ber of Commerce. An open hous-es is scheduled for April 2 andApril 3 to introduce the public tothe 505 Walt Whitman Roadschool and feature free 30-minutetrial music lessons as well as doorand raffle prizes including a freeyear’s worth of music lessons, anda six-month free piano rental.Grace Music School Music Di-

rector Grace Heaphy stated, “Tobe able to open a second musicschool just four years after open-ing our school in Fort Salonga,and to have it be at a Steinwayshowroom, is almost surreal. I feelincredibly honored that the makerof the greatest pianos in the world

has selected us to operate a musicschool in one of their showrooms.”The new school in Melville will

offer a variety of instrument les-sons, and features a performancespace where students can show-case their talent. It houses ninelesson studios and will have acomfortable waiting room whereparents can wait for their children.“We want it to have a café kind

of feel,” said the school’s owner,John Heaphy. “We want this to bea place where people can come torelax, read a book, and enjoy mu-sic. It’s more than just a school,it’s a place where we want to cul-tivate a sense of community andan appreciation for music.”

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Turning The Page OnNew York’s Past

DEAR EDITOR:March is when we turn the

page on winter and embarkon spring. It is a time of hopeand optimism. It is also whenimportant, community im-pacting decisions are made inAlbany. And this March,there is plenty of hope whenit comes to ethics reform,making college more afford-able for all and making thebest investment in our future– through our children.New York has become in-

famous for political corrup-tion and betrayal of the pub-

lic’s trust. Last year, we sawtwo of our state’s most pow-erful politicians convicted forcrimes rooted in personalgreed. Year after year, I haveput forth proposals thatwould make the Assemblymore open, accountable andtransparent. Each year, theAssembly Majority choosesto support the status quo andstrike these publicly-support-ed proposals down.The Public Officers Ac-

countability Act (A.4617)would enact numerous re-forms making the actions andinner workings of the legisla-ture more visible to the pub-lic. I also fully support term

limits for legislative leadersas well as stripping pensionsfrom public officials convict-ed of crimes in relation totheir elected office. Stagnantleadership positions lead toabuses of power and person-ally motivated policies.Those who abuse their po-

sition of power for personalprofit don’t deserve a singledollar more from the publicthey were elected to serve.The Legislature must eradi-cate corruption and clean upits toxic environment beforeit can successfully move for-ward to serve the people ofNewYork.With higher education

driving our students andyoung professionals furtherinto debt, it is imperative weimprove college affordabili-ty and accessibility. As acollege professor, I haveseen firsthand how highereducation can transform aperson’s life, and how cam-puses are a launching padfor innovation and inven-tion. People with the desireand work ethic to pursue adegree should be able to af-ford that opportunity.I recently presented my

plan for making higher edu-cation more affordable. Thisplan focuses on creatinglearn-to-work programswhere high school studentscan obtain real world experi-ence while also earning col-lege credits. It also petitionsto reform federal law, mak-ing the payment and refi-nancing of student loansmore flexible. Affordabilityis the key to ensuring everystudent has a fair shot at pur-suing a college dream.Finally, my conference

and I are fully focused oncompletely restoring the ed-ucation funds withheld from

our children. Over the lastfive years, the state withheldfunding from schools in aneffort to pay for spendingpriorities of the AssemblyMajority. Last year we wereable to recover $600 millionof those funds, and this yearour mission is to secure therest.Securing these funds will

mean our schools can retaintalented teachers, equip ourclassrooms with the neededresources, protect art/mu-sic/athletic programs, pre-serve after-school programs,and give localities more con-trol over their school dis-tricts. Our children deserveto attend schools that are fulland fairly funded.I want to hear your

thoughts. Please contact meby mail at 630 New YorkAve., Huntington, NewYork11743, by email at [email protected],or phone at 631-271-8025.

CHAD LUPINACCI(R-10th District)New York StateAssemblyman

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

Need a ride? Call a cab. But not thesedays. An increasing number of riders thesedays turn to their smartphones and call Uber.Across the globe, Uber, the

app-based ride service, is dis-rupting the traditional taxicabbusiness in a big way and cab companies arelosing customers. Riders find it more con-venient, and many will say a ride with anUber driver is a more pleasant experience.Clean cars, drivers who are rated by cus-tomers, and the convenience of using one’ssmartphone to bring them to you are scoringpoints over traditional taxi services. Youwon’t find any shortage of people saying thatUber does the job better. So why should any-one feel sorry for taxi companies?It’s not a matter of feeling sorry. It’s about

the playing field. And the folks who run cabcompanies are complaining that the playingfield isn’t level.It’s not. Cab companies are subject to reg-

ulation. In order to operate in the Town ofHuntington, cab companies must have atown-issued license and pay fees. Drivers arefingerprinted and background-checked. Amedical clearance – including drug testing –

is required. There are fees for both the com-pany and driver.Uber is subject to none of this. And that,

say cabbies, is unfair.The conflict is coming to a

boil and the town board mustdeal with it.It’s not a cause government officials and

politicians are particularly warm to. Whiletheir licensing requirements are aimed pro-tecting the public, the public itself is sayingthey prefer the alternative. But ignoring theissue won’t make this conflict go away. Cabdrivers won’t let it. Sixty of them wrote let-ters to the town board saying Uber drivershave no business operating in the town be-cause they don’t hold the required licenses.It’s tough to argue against that.For now it may seem Uber has the upper

hand, but it’s a hand that’s been dealt unfair-ly. More important, there is the issue of pub-lic safety. Call for a ride and there is an ex-pectation that the driver coming to pick youup has been vetted. Public safety can’t beguaranteed because a driver wins a popular-ity contest. The town shouldn’t be abdicatingits responsibility to crowd-sourcing.

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In an effort to help save lives andcombat the Heroin epidemic after of-ficials said 180 Nassau residents diedfrom heroin and prescriptionpainkillers last year, Nassau CountyExecutive Edward Mangano, stateSenator Michael Venditto and stateAssemblyman Brian Curran are part-nering with the Freeport Memorial Li-brary to host a free Overdose Preven-tion Seminar on Wednesday, March30, from 7-9 p.m. at the library, whichis located at 144 West Merrick Road. Residents will learn how to admin-

ister Narcan – the lifesaving antidotethat can reverse the fatal effects of anOpiate overdose – and, learn the warn-ing signs of drug addiction, treatmentoptions, stories of recovery, and more.“Through education, awareness en-

forcement and treatment, my adminis-tration and the Heroin Prevention TaskForce are diligently combatting heroinand opioid abuse throughout Nassau,”said Mangano. “These free OverdosePrevention Seminars continue to helpsave lives and keep families whole.”Narcan has been used by para-

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for decades to save lives. A 2006 statelaw allows citizens to administer Nar-can in an attempt to save a life with-out fear of liability. Nassau officialssaid the county has already providedNarcan training for about 6,200 peo-ple since 2012. At least two dozentrainees have used that knowledgeand the Narcan kit they were provid-ed to revive someone overdosing onheroin or painkillers, and save theirlives. Narcan is administered througha nasal spray, and is provided at nocharge to trainees over the age of 18.Social Work and OASAS Continu-

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As she swiftly strums her fingersacross the strings of her guitar, shenods her head with every note to pre-pare herself for what’s next. Hershort ombre curls sway back andforth as she subtly moves with themusic to soak it all in.Singer-Songwriter KirstenMaxwell looks down at the chords,closes her eyes and leans into the mi-crophone to begin singing the lyricsto “Crimson,” the title track on her

debut album.After showcasing her music inseveral competitions, Maxwell wonfirst place at the Rhode Island Song-writers Association contest in May2015, and was also named one ofthree winners at the 2016 SouthFlorida Folk Festival Singer-Song-writer Competition in January.“The thing that keeps bringing meback is singing live,” Maxwell, 23,of Huntington, said. “Every time I doa show, I’m in front of an audienceand I’m engaging with them andsinging. It’s great. I’ll do what I have

to do to keep doing that.”Singing contemporary folk,Maxwell’s soothing sound and illu-minating voice is reminiscent ofartists like Judy Collins, JoniMitchell and Joan Baez. The latter isone of Maxwell’s favorite artists ofthe 1960s folk scene.Born Kirsten Freiman, her musicalcareer began when she was 12 yearsold and wrote her first song, “Sun-shine in Your Eyes,” using threechords, C, G and A minor.“We were staying in New Hamp-shire for a weekend and I was sitting

by a fireplace with this guitar, thosethree chords and that’s where I wroteit,” Maxwell said. “I was really ex-cited.”Maxwell came from a musicalfamily, noting that her brother anduncle are singers, too. Her parents,who are now divorced, met at anopera house when her mother was anopera singer and her father was aconductor and director.From age 5 until high school,Maxwell sang in the chorus at theAmato Opera house in Manhattanand learned the craft of singing on

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Widely known for her platinum-selling breakout single, “Call MeMaybe,” which in 2012 topped thecharts at No. 1 in 18 countries, Cana-dian singer and songwriter Carly RaeJepsen continues to write and recordas she tours the U.S.On Saturday, Jepsen is scheduled to

bring her show to The Paramount withsupporting act Cardiknox, a NewYork-based pop rock duo. Jepsen isexpected to perform song selectionsfrom her latest record “Emotion,”which was released last year.Driven by her unyielding apprecia-

tion for pop music and performinglive, the 30-year-old vocalist stirredwaves in her native country in 2007after appearing on season 5 of “Cana-dian Idol,” a televised reality competi-tion based on the British show “PopIdol.”Jepsen placed third in the competi-

tion and went on to independently re-lease her debut full length, “Tug OfWar,” the following year. The record

grabbed the attention of listeners andcritics alike, and included the song“Sweet Talker”, which she previouslyperformed at her first Canadian Idolaudition.In 2011, Jepsen began recording

new material for her second record

and co-wrote “Call Me Maybe,”which was released in Canada duringthe fall of that year.The success of the single put the

brakes on the release of “Kiss,” hersophomore LP, and by the time itdropped in 2012, Jepsen was riding

high on the popularity of her success-ful single.The singer’s third album, “Emo-

tion,” was met with positive reviewswith material that draws a heavy in-fluence from ‘80s pop and rock songs.The songwriting that went into the

album produced over a hundredsongs, according to Jepsen, who in astatement expressed her conflictionwhen narrowing the selection down tojust a dozen tracks.In the end, Jepsen says that the pay-

off for her is putting out music thatshe loves and connecting with her lis-teners.“So much of why I love those ’80s

pop songs has to do with their time-lessness, and the way you can so eas-ily fit them into your own life,” shesaid. “As much as all the songs on‘Emotion’ are personal to me, I reallyjust want everyone to let them be theirsongs, their emotions.”She added, “The best feeling to

me is that we can all share the samestories, even if we don’t know eachother.”To catch Carly Rae Jepsen at The

Paramount on Saturday, tickets can bepurchased at the box office or fromparamountny.com for $22-$45. Doorswill open at 7 p.m. and the show isslated for 8 p.m.

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In support of her third full length record, “Emotion,” former “Canadian Idol” fi-nalist and successful recording artist, Carly Rae Jepsen, is currently touring thecountry with her sights set on The Paramount for a special performance on Sat-urday.

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stage from her parents.“I didn’t think when I was a kid that

I was going to be a singer-song-writer,” Maxwell said. “I definitelyfigured that out later on.”After discovering her passion for

songwriting, Maxwell consistentlywrote songs about her personal expe-riences.She said, “There was a high school

breakup that happened so I wrote asong about it and I was like, ‘Wowthis is powerful stuff that brings heal-ing.’ That was the next level, realizinghow powerful it can be and that justmade me like it even more so I justkept going.”Attending the State University of

New York at Potsdam for two years,Maxwell took up creative writing.She majored in the subject when shetransferred to the State University ofNewYork at Geneseo.“I had determined that sing-song-

writer was the career path I wanted topursue so I was super focused onthat,” Maxwell said, adding that shewrote songs and went to open mic’sregularly. “Studying creative writing

was great for learning how to use lan-guage, tell a story and express your-self through language.”Having written approximately 100

songs, Maxwell returned home aftergraduating in 2014 with a bachelor’sdegree in creative writing and begancompiling a list of songs to create herfirst album.“When you’re starting out, you

kind of want to imitate other peopleand there’s nothing wrong with that,but at a certain point while doing thatyou’re learning about who you are,”Maxwell said. “That’s what’s goingto make you stand out is being yourunique self because nobody else isyou.”“Crimson,” Maxwell’s debut, 11-

track album, was released in April2015, and then saw a national radiorelease in February.Following her success at the Rhode

Island Songwriters Association con-test and the 2016 South Florida FolkFestival Singer-Songwriter Competi-tion, Maxwell said she will be enter-ing more contests and is currentlyworking on an extended play.“I figured out more about who I

am, what kind of artist I am in the pasttwo years, so I want to have a productthat reflects where I’m at now,”Maxwell said. “That’s the goal withthat, and send it to record labels to seewhat happens.”

Maxwell continues to perform livearound Long Island, and will be stop-ping off at the Huntington Public Li-brary at 338 Main St. on Friday. Theshow is slated to begin at 7 p.m. Toregister, visit Myhpl.org.

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Huntington singer-songwriter Kirsten Maxwell, who released her 11-song debut al-bum, “Crimson,” last year, has won several competitions showcasing her music.

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Meet Vauxhall, Huntington vil-lage’s newest must-dine-at eaterythat offers up a little taste ofBrooklyn to go alongside its signa-ture burgers, beer selection and rus-tic atmosphere.Co-owners and musicians Eric

Finneran, Salvatore Mignano andDan Valentino opened the 26Clinton Ave. bar and restaurant inDecember as an extension of theirlove for music. The name of theeatery is a nod to English rock starMorrissey’s 1994 album, “Vauxhalland I.”Vauxhall is the trio’s newest busi-

ness venture, coming in addition toThe Amityville Music Hall, whichthey also own, and which is knownto promote and support local bands.When you walk into Vauxhall you

feel as though you’ve leftHuntington and have been spiritedaway to a trendy Brooklyn eatery.Inside you’ll come upon the bar,which occupies the front part of therestaurant, while the rest of thespace consists of dark woods,exposed beams and cigar box gui-tars made by Finneran, creating arustic feel throughout.

To go along the Brooklyn-esqueurban vibe, Chef Mike Meehan hascreated dishes that will make youwant to come back for more.To help jumpstart your burger bar

adventure, try the poutine classiquehouse cut fries ($11), which arecrispy and with the cheddar curds,green onions and gravy on top. Foran additional $3 you can add to themix either duck sausage or beefshort rib. This appetizer is sure towhet your appetite.As a prelude to what’s in store,

the Vauxhall salad ($9) is prettysubstantial and healthy, consistingof baby kale, wild arugula, marconaalmonds, chickpeas, dried pears andtopped with cider dressing. It’stasty and filled with various tex-tures from the almonds, chickpeasand dried pears.Vauxhall’s main attraction is its

burgers. The Wild Life burger ($16)will surely impress even the mostdiscerning burger lover. Orderedmedium-rare, the burger is juicyand tender. Made with caramelizedonions, roasted wild mushroomsand gruyere cheese on a briochebun, the burger is elevated by thesweetness of the onions, the nutti-ness of the wild mushrooms andcreaminess of the gruyere cheese.

Elsewhere on the menu, seafoodlovers can find the Fish Camp Taco($12) as a great alternative. Thetaco is comprised of local flounder,napa cabbage slaw, lemon Srirachasauce and pico de gallo. The mild,sweet flavor of the flounder, alongwith the freshness of the pico degallo and slight kick of the Srirachasauce creates an entree that’s com-plex in flavor.For diners with dietary restric-

tions, Vauxhall also offers veganand gluten-free choices like thevegan poutine ($10) as appetizer,and the black bean sweet potatoburger ($14) as an entree, just toname a few.For those with room left for

dessert, the must-haves include theWarm Donuts ($5), and the veganFresh Fruit Sorbet ($5).The donuts are served warm so

the doughy goodness can be dunkedin choices of chocolate sauce, rasp-berry coulis and bourbon cremeanglaise, which adds to the deca-dence of the dessert.As for the vegan fruit sorbet, it’s

creamy, and the fruit flavors varyfrom week-to-week so diners canexpect a different flavor each time.The entirety of Vauxhall’s menu

is available until 4 a.m., making itthe perfect spot for diners who wanta little snack or drink after a showor night out. To go with craft burg-ers, Vauxhall offers craft cocktailsand craft beers to round out theculinary experience.

For Finneran, Mignano andValentino, Vauxhall is more than aburger bar. It’s their way of cateringto diners who don’t want just anyburger and beers, but food anddrinks that go hand in hand withtheir creative senses.

Vauxhall co-owners Dan Valentino, seated, and Eric Finneran present the WildLife burger and Fish Camp Taco entrees.

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The Fish Camp Tacos at Vauxhall arecomplex in flavor.

Vauxhall opened its doors 26 Clinton Ave. in Huntington village last December.It’s been serving up signature burgers and a Brooklyn-esque vibe ever since.

HAPPY EASTER: Celebrate Easter Sun-day around Huntington this weekendwith specials at restaurants aroundtown. Some of the restaurants offer-ing specials for the holiday include:Ruvo (63 Broadway, Greenlawn,631-261-7700): Easter at Ruvo startsoff with a grand brunch that includesboth omelette and carving stationsand a complimentary Bloody Maryor Mimosa for $25. Brunch will beserved from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Then,for the lunch and dinner crowds, Ru-vo is offering a three-course, prix-fixe menu for $50-$65. The menu in-cludes a BBQ short rib flat bread andchilled shrimp and lump crab as ap-petizers, and dishes like a rack oflamb ($65) and orecchiette withsausage and escarole ($50) as en-trees. Top it off with desserts likemascarpone cheesecake with a hon-ey graham cracker crust and vin san-to berry coulis, or chocolate bananabread pudding with vanilla bean icecream. For the full menu, visit Ru-

vorestaurant.com.Porto Vivo (7 Gerard St., Hunting-ton, 631-385-8486): At Porto Vivo,Chef Joe will prepare a Grand EastBuffet on Sunday featuring classicItalian brunch stations, and an ap-pearance from the East Bunny. Seat-ings are 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.Reservations can be made by calling

631-385-8486. Children under 12years of age are $18.95 per seat andadults are $39.95 per seat, not in-cluding tax and gratuity.Prime (117 NewYork Ave., Hunting-ton, 631-385-1515): Easter on theharbor at Prime includes brunchfrom 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Sunday,and dinner from 3-7 p.m. The dinnermenu includes a smoked salmontartare ($17) as an appetizer, braisedlamb osso bucco with baby vegeta-bles, barley pearls, wild mushroomsand parma ham ($44) as an entrée,and carrot cake with cream cheesemouse and orange compote ($11) totop it all off. For the full menu, visit

Restaurantprime.com. Reservationscan be made by calling 631-385-1515.


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Ruvo at 63 Broadway in Greenlawn isoffering both a grand brunch andthree-course, prix-fixe dinner menu onEaster Sunday.

Chef Joe will prepare Easter brunch at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. this Sunday atPorto Vivo (7 Gerard St., Huntington).

Prime Restaurant and Bar at 117 NewYork Ave. in Huntington is offeringbrunch and dinner on Easter Sunday.

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Lotus Vintage is not a retail storeoffering a vintage style, it’s the “realdeal,” said owner Adriene Passan-nante, selling only vintage clothingthat’s 25 years old, or more.“The word vintage is overused,”

Passannante, of Bayville, said. “Peo-ple would come in and say, ‘Oh, it’svintage style,’ and we’d say, ‘No, it’sthe real deal,’ It’s not like you’rewalking into a store and you’re buy-ing a reproduction, you’re buying apiece of history.”Lotus Vintage, located at 147

Woodbury Road in Huntington, sellsitems that hail from the 1920sthrough the early 1980s. Passannantesaid the shop sells “fashion history,”offering dresses, skirts, tops, pants,outerwear, shoes, boots, jewelry andmore.The showroom is open twice a

week, but Passannante said the cloth-ing is easily accessible through awebsite (Lotusvintage.com) and Etsyaccount.Through her online store, Passan-

nante sells worldwide to places likeAustralia, Japan, United KingdomandMexico. The job has also broughtPassannante to areas like Californiaand Pennsylvania where she handpicks items to sell through the store.“I don’t buy anything in bulk, and

everything is washed and repaired,”

she said.Previously a yoga instructor, Pas-

sannante said she was always intovintage clothing since she was youngand started selling it online througheBay in 2006.“What started out as just a way to

make some extra money turned intomy passion, my main source of whatI do for a living and I love it,” shesaid.In 2009, Passannante moved the

online business to Etsy. By 2010 she

opened up her first storefront inBayville, but eventually moved to 12West Carver St. in Huntington in2011.In December 2015, Passannante

moved the business once more to a500-square-foot showroom onWoodbury Road where she maintainsaround 1,500-2,000 pieces of vintageclothing. She said she stayed in Hunt-ington with a physical location be-cause many people within the areasell her vintage items as well.“It allows me to focus more on the

online store but I still wanted to offersomething to our hardcore clients,”she said, adding that she loves thehunt, and when people come in withgreat vintage items.“What I find with vintage is that a

lot of people that shop vintage arelooking for things that are uniquelythem, their style,” Passannante said.“You’re not going to walk down thestreet and see someone wearing thesame dress or pants or top. It’s one ofa kind.”

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AssetAllocation IsCritical To InvestingBy Jon L. Ten Haagen

Someone explainedit to me as: If I had$100 in singles and Ihad three buckets infront of me to put them

in, No. 1 for equities (stocks), No. 2fixed income (bonds, CDs) and No. 3being cash (totally liquid), how manydollars would I put in each bucket? Ifyou are younger and have many yearsuntil retirement you would most like-ly put the most dollars in the stockbucket, a small amount in the bondbucket and a very small amount in thecash bucket.As you get older and closer to re-

tirement, you should think aboutchanging the amount of bucks in thebuckets. Perhaps reducing to 60 per-cent in stocks, 30 percent on bondsand 10 percent in cash. This is be-cause you have fewer years until re-tirement and you want to cushion in

case the markets have a large correc-tion, which is inevitable at somepoint in time.Then as you enter retirement you

may be more comfortable makinganother shift in which you have 40percent in stocks, 40 percent inbonds and 20 percent in cash.Now, I hear too many people who

are within a few years of retirementtalking about moving all their assetsinto fixed incomeand cash to be safe.They do not takeinto considerationthe effects of infla-tion and taxes ontheir portfolio. Re-member, if you re-tire around the ageof 65, statisticallyyou are expected to live another 20 ormore years. Without some growth inyour portfolio inflation will take alarge bite of your funds.

Creating and following a form ofthese allocation models can have amajor effect on reaching your finan-cial goals. There are very valid rea-sons that asset allocation is critical tosound investing:• No single type of investment pro-

duces the best return year in and yearout. Look up a Callahan chart andyou will see how various categoriesif investments can change radically

from one year to thenext. I have seen acategory be the topperforming stockone year and literallybe the very worst thevery next year, thenback up near the topagain.• Bonds produce

better returns in some years andweaker in others. They are usuallydriven by interest rates. Interest rates

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Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen,CFP*, runs Ten Haagen FinancialServices, Inc., a full-service independ-ent financial planning firm – and now,he is here to answer your questions!In this bi-monthly column, TenHaagen will answer your financialquestions and help you with his expertfinancial advice. Don’t be shy – ourexpert is here for you, so feel free toask away!Email your questions to [email protected] today,and let our expert help you.

*Ten Haagen is an Investment AdvisorRepresentative offering securities andadvisory services offered throughRoyal Alliance Associates, Inc., mem-ber of FINRA/SIPC, and a registeredinvestment advisor. He is also anactive community member, serving onseveral nonprofit boards and as execu-tive officer of the Greater HuntingtonBoating Council.

** NEW OFFICE LOCATION: Due toa fire in the office building, the officesof Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc.are now at 12 Bayview Ave.,Northport.

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Stella & Dot Summer Preview LaunchCome see what all the buzz is about! Thishyper growth company is enabling a newkind of success for busy women with aprofessional, flexible profitable homebased business. Celebrate the launch ofthe gorgeous new Summer PreviewCollection with raffles, training and stylesessions. Hosted by Director Katie Bullen.March 24, 10-11:30 a.m., Panera Bread,345 Main St., Huntington. For more infor-mation, contact [email protected]

Poets In PortNorthport Arts Coalition features poet EdLuhrs as a part of its poetry series. Theaudience is encouraged to bring theirpoems and participate. For more infor-mation contact [email protected] 25, 7:30 p.m., Caffe Portofino,249 Main St., Northport.

Manor Farm Egg HuntJoin in for the fourth egg hunt in the fieldat Manor Farm. Use our egg cartons tocollect eggs and have fun with the wholefamily. Saturday, March 26, 1-3 p.m.,hunts are at 1:20 p.m., 1:40 p.m., 2 p.m.,2:20 p.m., and 2:40 p.m. Donation $5per person. Pre-K and younger may huntwith a parent. 210 Manor Road,Huntington. For information or to volun-teer, call 631-885-3491.

Handling Difficult PeopleWe all deal with them, irritating bosses,unkind strangers, difficult roommates,etc. Join the Dipamkara family and learnskillful techniques drawn from theBuddhist tradition that will enable us tonot only remain calm in the presence ofthese crazy-makers, but will actuallyenable you to deepen your peace andlove for all living beings, especially thechallenging ones. March 29, 10 a.m.-1p.m., $20 admission, free for members.Dipamkara Meditation Center, 282 NewYork Ave., Huntington. For more informa-tion, call 631-549-1000.

Easter Egg HuntBring a basket and come on down toNorthport Village Park for theNorthport/Centerport Lions Club spon-sored Easter egg hunt. Easter Sunday,1-2 p.m., rain date is the followingSunday, April 3.

Pure Barre Exercise WorkshopPure Barre Huntington is offering a freeworkshop that provides you with the toolsyou’ll need to take your experience to thenext level. Get a deeper understanding ofthe Pure Barre technique and get themost out of your workout. Space is limit-ed; reserve your spot at the front desk oronline. March 28, 1 p.m., 345 Main St.,Huntington. For more information, call631-351-4859 or visit purebarre.com.

Long Island Bridal ExpoHead on over to the Huntington Hilton forthis free bridal expo that features over 50exhibitors with a complete array of wed-ding photographers, florists, bands, DJ’s,event planners, and more. March 29,6:30-9 p.m., 598 NY-110, Melville. Formore information, call 631-845-1000.

Job FairThe Suffolk County One-StopEmployment Center presents its job fairat the Northport Public Library onWednesday, March 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.All are welcome and no registration isrequired. Bring copies of your resumeand dress to impress. If you are in needof proper interview attire contact CareerCouture at 631-853-6769. 151 LaurelAve., Northport. For more information onthe job fair, call 631-261-6930.

Chili Cook OffThe Lark Pub & Grub is hosting its fourthannual chili cook off filled with raffles andprizes. $10 door donation; all proceedsgo to The League for Animal Protectionof Huntington. Contestants wanted.Sunday, April 3 at 1 p.m., 93 LarkfieldRoad, East Northport. For more informa-tion, call 631-262-9700.

Vendors WantedVendors wanted for the fourth annual

Waterfront Festival on May 22 inHalesite. The festival features new andused nautical items. Crafters and artistsare welcome. Reasonable rates for12x12 booth space. For more informa-tion call 621-421-1809.

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

Nicotine AnonymousA 12-step fellowship of men and womenhelping each other lead nicotine-free lives.Special meetings for newcomers are onthe third Wednesday of every month from7:30-8:30 p.m. Meetings are located inHuntington Hospital Trailer #1, 270 ParkAve., Huntington. For information, pleasecall Patti Aliperti at 631-385-1410.

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

Cold Spring Harbor Library95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org.• Introduction to Computers for Home UseI & II, Wednesdays, April 6 and April 13,2-4pm. Learn how to write a letter, cre-ate a newsletter and make a flyer orsign. Learn how to edit and format text,lay out a letter, work with graphics and

much more. Prerequisites: ComputerKindergarten/Introduction to Computers1, Computer 1st Grade/Introduction toComputers 2 or equivalent. Free andopen to all. Limited to 24 attendees.Advance registration required.

Commack Public Library18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.• Dancercise: This class emphasizesmuscle strengthening, balance andcoordination. Includes a mild-cardiowarm-up and the use of light to moder-ate hand-held weights, resistancebands, a ball, and a mat to enhanceyour fitness goals. Please bring yourown mat, weights, a towel, and water.Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. andFriday at 9 a.m. until June 17.

Deer Park Library44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000.deerparklibrary.org.• Irish Songs & Tales: Versatile musician,Greg Ryan, will delight us with his reper-toire of Irish songs and enchanting tales.Registration required for this adult pro-gram. Saturday, March 26, 1-2:30 p.m.

Elwood Public Library3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org.• Pizza Taste Off: Come to the library for ablind taste test of pizzas from differentpizzerias in the area. You will be votingfor Best Crust, Best Sauce, Best Cheese,Best Appearance and Best Overall Pizza.Also, test your pizza knowledge duringthe Pizza Trivia Contest. Thursday,March 24, 1-2:30 p.m.

Half Hollow Hills Community LibraryDix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet HollowRoad, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.• Parachute Fun: Have fun with a giantparachute in so many ways! Must be30 months-5 years old with a parent orcaregiver. Fridays, through March 25,11 a.m.-12 p.m. Melville branch.

Harborfields Public Library31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200.harborfieldslibrary.org• Casual Coloring, every Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Bring your colored pencilsand/or crayons to the Reference Roomon Tuesday afternoons and relax withother adults who enjoy the meditativebenefits of creating something beautiful.

• Swashbuckling Science: Shiver metimbers, it’s pirate science. We willconduct interesting experiments to seehow pirates lived and make a pirate“canon” to take home. Online registra-tion begins March 23. For children ingrades 2-5. Thursday, March 31, 11a.m.-12 p.m.

Huntington Public LibraryMain branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.• Going Gluten Free 101: Wednesday,March 30 at 7 p.m., Many peoplereport increased health and energyfrom eliminating gluten from their diet.Dr. Stacy Funt explains the basics ofwhy people go gluten free and how todo so. Open to all. Call 631-427-5165to register for HMA830.

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Tomasino. Weekly sessions incorpo-rate guided imagery and other exercis-es into poetry, short stories and otherwritten works to encourage young writ-ers to explore and express themselvesin written form. Saturdays, 10:30-11:30a.m. through June 18. Huntingtonbranch.

Northport-East Northport LibraryNorthport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. (East Northport: 185 LarkfieldRoad. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org)• Stepping On: Mature residents areinvited to attend the county’s nationalaward-winning program focused onfalls prevention. The program is intend-ed to empower mature adults to carryout behaviors that reduce the risks offalls and improve their quality of life.The program has proven to reduce thenumber of falls for participants by 31percent. April 4, 11, 18, 25 1-3 p.m. Toregister call 631-261-6930.

South Huntington Public Library145 Pidgeon Hill Road, HuntingtonStation. 631-549-4411. shpl.info.• Ya Disney Shindig: Do you still sing thesongs, know the dialogue, and love thecharacters from all the Disney animat-ed movies? The join in on some nos-talgia with karaoke, games, and triviafrom your favorites at this Disney partyfor older kids. Come dressed up for achance at a prize. Registrationrequired. Friday, March 25, 7-8:30 p.m.

Cinema Arts Centre423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaarts-centre.org. 631-423-7611.• Northport Folk Festival 1963-1965:Includes rare and never before seenperformances! Prolific rock documen-tarian Murray Lerner and Historic FilmsArchive president Joe Lauro presentand unforgettable evening of rare per-formances from the Newport FolkFestival, most of which is having itsfirst screening ever since the day itwas shot over 50 years ago. Tuesday,March 29 at 7:30 p.m., $10 for mem-bers, $15 for public.

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

Art League of Long Island107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays;11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400.ArtLeagueLI.net.• Welcome Spring Fine Art & CraftShow: Join for the Art League of LongIsland for the inaugural WelcomeSpring Art & Craft fair. Thirty exhibitorswill display works in the main galleryand halls of the art center. Admission isfree and open to the public. March 19& 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

B. J. Spoke Gallery299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours:

Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 631-549-5106. bjspokegallery.com.• Poets Aloud, open mic night for poets,is held the second Friday of everymonth., 7:30-10 p.m.

• EXPO 35 is the 2016 NationalCompetition Winners Exhibition thatdisplays several artworks selected byMary Potter, Curatorial Assistant at theWhitney Museum of American Art. Thediverse exhibition includes, video, batikpainting on fabric, digital sculpture,hanging sculpture, drawing, photogra-phy, and painting. On view until April 3.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor.Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniorsover 65; members and children under 3are free. 516-692-6768. cshfha.org.• Spring Egg Hunt: Join in for a springegg hunt at the Hatchery. Bring a bas-ket and see how many eggs you cancollect! March 26 at 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.Tuesday through Friday, 12-4 p.m. andSaturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closedMonday). Admission $6 adults, $5 chil-dren and seniors.• Current exhibit, If I Were A Whaler, isan immersive exhibit encouraging imagi-native exploration of a whaler’s life.• Film – Treasure Island(1950):Celebrating 80 years, come join theWhaling Museum Society for an after-noon of ocean-themed films from the1950’s through today. Popcorn includ-ed, free with paid admission. Membersare free.

Heckscher Museum Of Art2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museumhours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m.,Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-6/children; membersand children under 10 get in free. 631-351-3250.• The Kenn Morr Band: Celebrate FirstFriday and explore the Museum’s exhi-bitions during extended viewing hourswhile enjoying unique musical perform-ances inspired by the artwork on view.Friday, April 1. Extended viewing hours5-8:30 p.m., Performance at 7 p.m.

Free museum admission.

Huntington Arts CouncilMain Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St.,Huntington.Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-271-8423. huntingtonarts.org.• Winter Weaving With Wine: Join us foran introduction class and learn toweave on a table loom. At the end ofthe class you will have your very ownpiece of fabric to bring home. You pro-vide the wine, we provide the weavingand light refreshments. $35 for mem-ber, $40 for non-member. Wednesday,April 6, 7-9 p.m., Conklin Barn, 2 HighSt, Huntington. For more informationcall 631-427-7045 x404.

Huntington Historical SocietyMain office/library: 209 Main St.,Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop,434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & SailorsMemorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. huntingtonhistorical-society.org• Winter Weaving with Wine: Head downto the Conklin Barn for some wine andweaving. Saturday, April 6 at 7 p.m.,Registration is required.

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

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

Ripe Art Gallery1028 Park Ave., Huntington. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.;Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5p.m. ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805.• Martin Andrews, solo show, March 12-30.Artist reception, Sat., March 12, 6-9 p.m.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium180 Little Neck Road, Centerport.Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday andSunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission:$7 adults, $6 students with ID and sen-iors 62 and older, and $3 children 12and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per per-son. 631-854-5555.vanderbiltmuseum.org.• Afternoon mansion tours begin in thecourtyard of the historic house onceowned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Toursare Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday for a$5 fee, in addition to the price of admis-sion. Check the museum’s website forlisting times.

Walt Whitman Birthplace246 Old Walt Whitman Road, HuntingtonStation. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 11a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5seniors, $4 students, and children under5 are free. 631-427-5240.waltwhitman.org.• Schedule at a group high tea andtransport yourself back in time in a pri-vate gathering house at the Birthplace.$25 per person. 631-427-5240, ext. [email protected].

Five Towns College Performing ArtsCenter305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.• Based on the books of Dr. Seuss,Seussical the Musical is a rather com-plex and exciting play. Saturday, April30 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., Sunday, May 1at 12 & 3 p.m.

• Romeo and Juliet is a great productionfor all to enjoy. Performances are April7th, 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th at 7:30p.mand April 10 and April 17 at 2:00p.m.Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 forseniors and students.

The Paramount370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. Paramountny.com. All showsbegin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.• The Paramount Comedy SeriesPresents – Paul Zerdin, March 25,$29.50-$69.50.

• Carly Rae Jepsen “Gimme Love Tour”with Special Guest: Cardiknox, March26, $22-$45.

• Back To The 80’s with Jessie’s Girl,April 1, $15-$30.

• The Wonder Years, April 3, $15-$35.• The Cult, April 6, $35-$75.

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TrappedThe Cinema Arts Centre presents the

Sundance 2016 Award Winner for SocialImpact Filmmaking, “Trapped,” directed byDawn Porter. This film puts the viewer onthe front lines alongside a staunch squad ofwarriors committed to preserving abortionrights in a country maintaining the mistak-en belief that Roe v.Wade still fully protectsa woman’s right to choose. (USA, 2016, 75min., DCP | Dir. Dawn Porter | SundanceFilm Festival). Thursday, March 24 at 7:30p.m., Members $10, Public $15. Includesguest speakers and reception. 423 ParkAve., Huntington. For more information,call 631-423-7611.


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Oyster Beds In Huntington Bay DisturbedMarch 24, 1888Bushels of Oysters were washed ashore from the beds of theMessrs Lowndes in Huntington Bay during a storm on March 19,1888. Volunteers from the village assisted in returning the livingoysters back to the bottom of the bay. The Huntington companylost thousands of dollars’ worth of oysters due to the incident.

First Days Of SpringMarch 18, 1904Day and night were exactly the same length on March 17, 1904according to a source in charge of the farmers’ almanac. The sunrose and set at exactly 9 minutes past 6 o’clock. The equinoxoccurred three days before the official first day of spring onMarch 20, 1904.

Huntington Considers New Lighting DealMarch 18, 1910A renewed contract that would extend street light times fromdusk to dawn was considered by the Huntington Town Board onMarch 11, 1910. The original contract, which only provided lightfrom dusk to midnight for $16.25 per light, had expired inNovember. The offer from the The Huntington Light and Powercompany would cost the town only $3.75 more ($20) per light.The company spokesperson also said the 20 candlepower lightswould be upgraded to 32 candlepower lights.

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draped over the dark casing that holdsthe body, but Dad notices the flag’s caught

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The Huntington TownshipChamber of Commerce Veteransand Education committees havepartnered to create a seminar forveterans with an entrepreneurialpassion. This two hour event,exclusively for veterans, will beheld at Launchpad Huntington onApril 7, 2016 from 6-8pm. The cost-free

educational semi-nar aims to pro-vide the funda-mental knowledgeand tools veteransneed to succeed inrunning a business including cre-ating a business plan, understand-ing different business entities,your budget and finances, as wellas branding and social mediasavvy. All attendees will beoffered a free consultation fromsome of the members of the panel. Joe Maddalone, Chamber board

member and co-chair of the veteranscommittee, is pleased to be sponsor-ing the “Foundations for a BetterBusiness” event, stating, “This willbe the second such seminar to givethe veterans the building blocks thatwill help shape and define a suc-cessful small business. The firstseminar, hosted last year at the VA

in Northport, was sosuccessful that wewere asked to devel-op another toexpand on businessrelated best prac-tices.”

The schedule of the eveningincludes an expert panel and mod-erator, ongoing Q&A with pan-elists and a networking segmentoffering light refreshments. Formore information or to register,please contact the HuntingtonChamber at 631-423-6100 [email protected].

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Huntington Chamber To Offer FreeSeminar For Business-minded Veterans

Huntington Supervisor FrankPetrone spoke at a meeting of theHuntington Township Chamber ofCommerce’s government committeeon March 11, updating the commit-tee on various issues involving theTown of Huntington.Among the topics Petrone covered

were measures aimed at improvingthe parking situation in Huntingtonvillage, including the pending re-quest for proposals for a parking

structure; Huntington Station revital-ization projects for which ground-breakings could be held later thisyear; the status of a consultant’s re-port with recommendations on a planfor continuing Melville’s develop-ment; and housing developments, in-cluding the nearly completed High-land Green limited equity coopera-tive in Melville and proposed over-55 communities in Elwood and FortSalonga.

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tomized or a resale with more char-acter? Buying new or used maycome down to your wallet. The mostrecent median price for newly builthomes was $292,700, compared to$228,700 for existing homes, ac-cording to NAR. A new home comeswith such perks as being move-inready and giving you the option ofcustomizing the interior. On the oth-er hand, an existing home may havearchitectural charm and originalhardwood flooring but you may haveto compromise on some featureswhen buying a resale.Once you’ve made your decision,

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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone an-nounced March 10 that Catholic Health Serviceshas been named as a Medal of Honor title sponsorfor the 2nd Annual Suffolk County Marathon andFreedom Fest, which will take place on Sunday,Oct. 30, 2016.“I am proud that Catholic Health Services has

joined us once again in our efforts to enhance lo-cal veteran services and programs throughout Suf-folk County by becoming the title sponsor of thisyear’s marathon, half marathon and newly created5k race.” said Bellone of the announcement, whichwas made at the Good Samaritan Hospital MedicalCenter in West Islip.Bellone continued, “We thank CHS for their

continuous commitment to our local veterans asthey played an integral role in last year’s event,which drew more than 3,500 runners. With theirsupport, we expect those numbers to grow thisyear.”As a title sponsor, Catholic Health Services will

be included on all race-related materials, and fea-tured in the Finish Line Festival area. It will alsohave its logo included on the start and finish racebanners, mile markers, and on the front of all par-ticipant and volunteer t-shirts.For the second consecutive year, Catholic

Health Services will also be the official medicalsponsor of the event and provide medical supportto hundreds of runners last year, including medicaltent services and field hospital operations.Alan Guerci, M.D., president and CEO of

Catholic Health Services, said the health systemwas “honored” to serve as the race medicineprovider of last year’s marathon.“Last year, CHS’ medical team included nearly

100 health professionals who ensured the well-be-ing of more than 3,500 marathon participants,”

Guerci said. “This year, we expect the event to beeven larger and we are enthusiastically lookingforward to our expanded role as both title sponsorand medical care provider.”The inaugural Suffolk County Marathon and

Half Marathon raised more than $160,000 for lo-cal veteran services. Bellone also announced that19 local not-for-profit and service organizationshave been selected by the Suffolk CountyMarathon Fund Disbursement Advisory Commit-tee to receive funding designated for veteran serv-ices raised from last year’s inaugural event. Pend-ing legislative approval, organizations were ex-

pected to receive notification of their awards onTuesday, after deadline. The planned grants willrange in funding amounts from $2,000-$23,600.The Suffolk County Marathon Fund Disburse-

ment Advisory Committee received nearly 50 ap-plications and reviewed each grant application andranked them based on a certain criteria, such as es-tablishing a set of priorities and developing a listof objectives for veteran needs and services.For more information on the race as well as

sponsorship opportunities, visit Suffolk-marathon.com, Facebook.com/stevebellone orSuffolkcountyny.gov.

2ndAnnualSuffolkMarathonGetsSponsorRUNNING

Catholic Health Services representative; Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone; Patrick Donohue, presidentof Project 9Line; Mike Polansky, president Greater Long Island Running Club; and Melissa Pandolf, SuffolkCounty Veterans Service officer.

for the workers.It also notes that the layoff date

began in March 2014 and will runthrough the closing date, Dec. 31,2017.First Data Vice President of Com-

munications and Corporate AffairsMark Murphy said in a statementMonday that the decision to closethe branch was shared with employ-ees last year."Since then, we have been work-

ing to match our people with oppor-tunities at other First Data locations.For those who aren't planning to re-locate, we are working with otherlocal employers, search firms andgovernment officials to help themfind jobs in the area,” Murphy stat-ed. “Based on our current plan to ex-it our Melville building by the endof 2017, we plan to have sufficientoffice space in the region to housethose who are remaining with the

company."According to a First Data fact

sheet, the company was founded in1971 and is headquartered in At-lanta, Georgia. The sheet, which isavailable on the company’s website,said First Data employed around23,000 in 2015.

According to Anthony Catapano,executive director for the SuffolkCounty Industrial DevelopmentAgency, First Data received $3.283million in tax breaks from the Suf-folk IDA over a 10-year-period thatbegan in 2003. That figure includessales tax exemptions on construc-

tion materials and equipment, aswell as a property tax abatement.“They made a business decision

based on the proximity of the clients.It is unfortunate, but Suffolk IDAdoes everything in our power to at-tract and retain businesses to thecounty,” Catapano said in a statement.


Credit card processing company to close Melville office

Credit card processing company First Data will close its Melville branch at 1307 Walt Whitman Road by the end of 2017.

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The Half Hollow HillsYouth Basketball Leagueis gearing up for its 19th summer season of fun,sportsmanship and competition, expecting to en-roll in the action around 500 hoops aficionadosgrades K-12, as well as adults.“We’re trying to give residents in our communi-

ty, and surrounding communities, something…fun to do during the summer, two to three nights aweek,” Dennis Fields, of Dix Hills, founder of theleague, said. “It keeps them occupied in a fun, safeenvironment in our backyard.”The league, which is also known as Fury bas-

ketball, offers both a youth program and adultleague, which will be hosted at gymnasiumsthroughout the Half Hollow Hills School District,and in nearby communities. Fields said he was stillawaiting approval from the district on which gymswill be available to the league for the upcomingseason.

The youth basketball program – which includesinstructional workouts, intramural leagues and pri-vate training – is open to boys and girls enteringgrades K-12 in September 2015. It’s broken up ac-

cording to age and skill level.The adult program that’s open to virtually all

ages, but regulated by skill level, divided into “A,B and C” divisions.Youths will be asked to participate in an evalua-

tion during in-house registration, which is slatedfor 6-9 p.m. on both April 4 and April 6 at WestHollow Middle School (250 Old Country Road,Melville). Fields can also be contacted directly [email protected] to schedule a workoutwhere a rating will be assigned.Until April 30, registration fees are $215 for the

first child, and each additional child is $180. Lateregistration feels will be enforced for applicationssubmitted after April 30, and after May 31.Those unable to attend in-house registration can

visit Hillsbasketball.com, or contact Fields direct-ly for more information on how to register.Teams are expected to be formed in May before

organized play begins in June. The league will runthrough August. All practices and games will beplayed on weekday evenings.

SummerHoopsLeagueGearsUpFor 19thSeasonBASKETBALL


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Registration is now open for the Half Hollow HillsYouth Basketball League’s 19th summer season.


There are plenty of familiar, expe-rienced faces on the 2016 HalfHollow Hills High School West soft-ball team.Of the 14 Colts that made up the

2014 Suffolk County championshipteam, 12 of them are back this sea-son as juniors and seniors. And theveteran group, along with a trio ofunderclassmen newcomers, is readyto make another run at the playoffs,head coach Bryan Dugan saidMonday.“We have all of our starters coming

back. They learned a lot the last twoseasons,” Dugan said. “We’re going torely on their experience to get usthrough this season… and throughsome tight spots.”Dugan said the Colts “believe in

defense. We don’t want to give theother teams extra outs.”Especially not teams in what’s

expected to a “difficult” SuffolkLeague IV this season, which con-sists of former playoff teams likeHauppauge and Kings Park, andreining Long Island champion,Eastport-South Manor.In order to reach the playoffs this

season, Suffolk big schools, whichinclude Hills West, will need toboast a league record of 8-6 or bet-ter.Along with defense, Dugan is

hopeful Hills West’s depth and flexi-bility will also help it to another suc-cessful season.“We’re a very deep team. We have

the ability to move people around,”he said.Dugan said that includes a pair of

pitchers in senior Alexis Kleet andsophomore Jillian Weinstein who“will spend a good amount of timeon the mound.” Kleet earned All-Conference honors last season, andWeinstein is a newcomer to HillsWest’s varsity softball program.Defensively, Alexandra Parkas is

expected to start behind the plate.She’s a returning All-League catcherwho led the Colts in batting averagelast year.

Alyse McAlpine, a senior whoalso earned All-Conference honorslast year, is expected to take secondbase; Gabrielle Casalino, a seniorand captain of this year’s team, willtake to third base; shortstop will seea platoon consisting of senior NicoleGraber and Rachel Katz, a sopho-more and another newcomer to the

varsity squad; and rounding out theinfield at first base is expected to beKleet and Weinstein, alternatingwhen the other is on the pitcher’smound.In the outfield, Sarah Auricchio,

Rose Cipoletti, Graber, MichelleKaplan and Renee Pino are expect-ed to see time. Kaplan, a sophomore,is also a newcomer to the varsityteam.

Julia Toscano is expected to comeoff the bench to lend the Colts her“ability to hit” with a swing Dugansaid he “loves.” Others Colts expect-ed to come off the bench areDanielle Blaustein, AmandaBentz, and Nicole Rivera, all ofwhom were on the 2014 countychampionship team.Dugan said the team’s lineup will

be “interesting with a mix of somepower, with some speed here andthere.”He added, “I don’t know what

type of team we’re going to be yet.It’s challenging, but it’s fun havingall these girls at your disposal thatyou can put in different spots, andhopefully it’s going to difficult forother teams to game plan against us.”The first team to game plan against

the Colts this season was Hauppauge,

which welcomed them for the open-ing game of the League IV season onTuesday after deadline. The Coltswere also scheduled to face East Islipon Wednesday after deadline.The Colts are slated to travel to

Bellport on March 29 for anotherLeague IV game that’s scheduled tobegin at 4 p.m.

Senior Alexis Kleet is returning to theColts this season to make up one halfof Hills West’s planned pitching duowith sophomore Jillian Weinstein.

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