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SPOTLIGHTBy Jano [email protected]

State and county officials arecalling for empty beds at psychi-atric centers -- including SagamoreChildren’s Psychiatric Center inDix Hills -- to be used for inpatientrehabilitation for heroin addicts.The call to Gov. Andrew Cuomo

comes in the wake of a state reportreleased earlier this month thatcites Suffolk as the state's leadingcounty in heroin-related deathswith 337 from 2009-2013. Thenext county on the list is the Bronx,which had 216 such deaths duringthe same timespan.

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From left: Dr. Simon Zysman, executive of substance abuse clinic EmployeeAssistance Resource Services; state Assemblyman Andrew Raia; and SuffolkLegislator William “Doc” Spencer call on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow localstate-run psychiatric facilities to lend their spare beds for inpatient treat-ment of heroin addicts. (Continued on page A30)

By Jano [email protected]

Suffolk County Executive SteveBellone, along with various electedofficials and environmental advo-cates, announced Monday a proposalthat would let the county implement asurcharge on water usage that wouldgo towards funding upgrades to thecounty’s wastewater infrastructure.For the proposal to be set in mo-

tion, Bellone said Suffolk officialsneed issue a home rule message tothe state that would authorize themeasure to be placed on the ballot inNovember as a referendum. If passedthrough the state Senate and Assem-bly and signed by Gov. Andrew Cuo-mo, county voters would then beable to have their say in November.The Water Quality Protection Fee

would impose a $1 surcharge per

every 1,000 gallons that propertyowners use. County officials esti-mate it would generate around $75million annually in funds earmarkedfor reducing nitrogen pollution in lo-cal bodies of water.“Clearly what we have seen over

the decades is a decimation of oursurface waters,” Bellone said duringa conference call with members ofthe media on Monday. “The latestnumbers showing disturbing trendsin the groundwater. The overwhelm-ing source of that nitrogen pollutionis from us.”Bellone said Suffolk’s current

wastewater treatment system usesmore than 360,000 outdatedcesspools and septic systems.“We know what the problem is.

We know what has caused the harm-ful algal blooms, red tide, brown

County Wants To Put Surcharge On Water UseTOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, alongside elected officials and advo-cates, announced Monday a proposal that would to would impose a surchargewater usage to help fund wastewater treatment infrastructure upgrades. Countyvoters could have their say on the proposal on Election Day. (Continued on page A30)

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By Janee [email protected]

Some Melville children now have a faster way toget around following a charity event hosted earlierthis month that featured the assembly and donationof bicycles as an effort to develop lifelong habits ofbeing active and healthy.Minnesota-based revenue-cycle managementfirm Optum360 sponsored six charity events acrossthe country, including one in Melville, teaming upwith partners from Dignity Health and NorthwellHealth to build a total of 60 bikes for local children.The Melville event resulted in 10 bikes being builtand donated, which pleased Bob Power, senior vicepresident of strategic client relationships for Op-tum360.“We were pleased to see how excited the kidswere to get their bikes,” Power stated.The event was part of the company’s annual em-ployee appreciation day, focusing on giving back toothers while continuing to build relationships anddemonstrate the company’s commitment to thecommunity.Optum360 worked with Virginia-based nonprofitUnited Way and Adelante of Suffolk County AfterSchool Program in Brentwood to distribute thebikes to the Melville children.“This event helped us continue to foster relation-ships here where many of our Optum360 employ-ees live and work,” Power stated. “All our employ-

ees here rallied around the opportunity to supportthe local community.”The company also hosted events in New HydePark andWestbury, as well as off of Long Island inGeorgia, California and Arizona.

Optum360’s Melville office is located at 35Pinelawn Road. The company works to simplify thebusiness of healthcare by delivering health infor-mation, services and technology to hospitals, physi-cians and health systems.

BicyclesBuilt, DonatedToLocalChildrenMELVILLE

Earlier this month, Minnesota-based revenue-cycle management firm Optum360 sponsored an event whereemployees built bicycles and donated them to 10 Melville children.

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By Fran [email protected]

Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-DixHills) continues to garner support in his primaryrun for the Third Congressional District seat withendorsements this week from Suffolk County Ex-ecutive Steve Bellone and Huntington Town Su-pervisor Frank Petrone.The announcement came on the heels of en-

dorsements from the Huntington Town Democrat-ic Committee, Suffolk County Democratic Chair-man Rich Schaffer, Suffolk Legislator Lou D’A-maro (D-Huntington Station) and LegislatorWilliam “Doc” Spencer (D-Centerport), and Hunt-ington Councilwoman Tracey Edwards and Coun-cilwoman Susan Berland.In announcing his endorsement, Bellone said

Stern is the right choice to succeed Rep. Steve Is-rael (D-Huntington) because he shares the samevalues of fighting for middle class families, veter-ans and the environment.In the April 15, Federal Election Commission

filing, Stern filed with more than $500,000, rais-ing more than the other candidates in the race. Healso has $445,000 on hand, and released his firstad which focuses on equal pay for women, fund-ing for Planned Parenthood and standing up to TeaParty extremists.As Democratic candidates continue to fight for

an edge in the June 28 primary for the Third Con-

gressional District, former North HempsteadTown Supervisor Jon Kaiman filed specific objec-tions to the petitions of Thomas Suozzi, the formerGlen Cove Mayor and Nassau County Executive.Kaiman’s campaign manager Jeff Guillot said

that candidates need 1,250 valid signatures fromenrolled Democrats on petitions to run for Con-gress. Suozzi did not submit the required numberof valid signatures, he said, and thus is not eligibleto run for congress.“The law is clear and the math is simple,” Guil-

lot said.Kaiman’s first quarter FEC filings reveal he

raised $242,379.00 and spent $53,073.18 leaving$189,305.82 on hand.Mike Florio, Suozzi 2016 campaign manager

said the campaign is reviewing the petitions now.He added, “Tom Suozzi’s petitions are good and

these sad attempts by his opponents to distract vot-ers from the real issues facing our district andcountry, such as college affordability support forour seniors and veterans, and the struggles of mid-dle-class families are straight out of the Republi-can playbook.”Suozzi, raised $451,306.07 between Jan. 19,

2016 when he filed his congressional campaigncommittee, through March 31, 2016. He reportedexpenditures of $76,960.09 and has $374,345.98on hand.He said, “People are investing in my campaign

because I have a proven record of going up againstthe status quo to get things done. They know that’swhat Washington, D.C. needs these days.”North Hempstead Councilwoman Anna Kaplan

has raised $445,000, with the lion’s share of donorsliving in the Long Island-New York City region.Her campaign manager Reginald Johnson said sheis out meeting and talking to people every day.He added, “These are the people that know An-

na Kaplan’s record the best – supporters who havefirsthand knowledge of her standing up for mar-riage equality, affordable housing for seniors andleading the way in making local parks and play-grounds safer and cleaner for everyone to enjoy.”

SternGetsBellone, PetroneEndorsementsDIX HILLS

Suffolk Legislator Steve Stern, right, and County Ex-ecutive Steve Bellone, left, are pictured in 2014 afterStern’s Housing Our Homeless Heroes Act was signedinto law. This week, Bellone endorsed Stern in his pri-mary run for the Third Congressional District seat.


QUOTE OF THE WEEKSTEVE CHASSMAN

“With addiction, that window ofopportunity closes very fast.When someone is addicted toheroin... putting them in outpa-tient is like putting a Band-Aid ona severe laceration.”

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Arrested AgainA 34-year-old Wheatley Heights man

was arrested in Wyandanch for allegedlypossessing heroin at around 1:31 a.m. onApril 21 at the corner of Little East NeckRoad and Levey Boulevard. Police said theman seen sitting in the front passenger seatof a 2001 Nissan with a plastic bag con-taining heroin. Police charged him withtwo counts of seventh-degree criminal pos-session of a controlled substance.According to previous reports, the sameman was also arrested Feb. 13 for alleged-ly crashing into a fence at Republic Airportwhile drunk and high on drugs, andattempted to flee from police.

Tripping In A BuickA 20-year-old Melville man was arrested

on Brandwood Drive in Dix Hills at around12:55 p.m. on April 21 for allegedly pos-sessing LSD and marijuana. Police chargedhim with seventh-degree criminal posses-sion of a controlled substance for possessionLSD. He was also charged with fifth-degreecriminal possession of marijuana forallegedly having it visible in his 1998 Buick.

Car Carrier CrashA 42-year-old Westbury man was arrested

in Dix Hills for crashing into a car carriertrailer while intoxicated on the eastboundside of the Long Island Expressway betweenexits 49 and 50 at 6:01 a.m. on April 16,police said.While driving a 2002 Dodge, theman allegedly damaged the trailer and one ofthe cars it was hauling. Police charged himwith driving while intoxicated, with a previ-ous conviction in the last 10 years.

Gift Card Craigslist ScamPolice said they responded to a com-

plaint of an alleged Craigslist scam at EastDeer Park Road in Dix Hills at around 2:30p.m. on April 16. The complainantanswered an advertisement to purchase a2000 Toyota Corolla, according to police.The scammer then told the complainant topay for the vehicle by taking a picture of agift card and sending it to the seller, policesaid. After the money was taken off thecard, the seller no longer responded,according to police.

Give A Dog A Dream… The Town of Hunt-ington announced a new initiative to help pupsat our local animal shelter find a home. Thenonprofit foundation, dubbed Give A Dog ADream, sets aside money tofund services like surgery, be-havior modification programsand training for owners. I urgeall of you kind readers to consider adopting ifyou’re looking for a new furry friend for yourhome. These animals typically have a tougherlife than ones you may find in your standard petshop, leading many to avoid them. But, that justmeans they need our help more than most. Yes,they may have so-called “issues,” but don’t weall? Let’s learn to help give them a paw up onlife. Working with them, we can teach themadapt to a life in their new home. And, whoknows? You may just learn something fromthem, too.

Bunnies beware…We’ve in that positionwhere we’re driving and a furry creature does theunthinkable by running in the middle of the road.Of course this decision by the animal is at theworst time and we, the driver, are unable to avoidthe terrible outcome. That was me last week. Af-ter a long day at work, I was driving home onPark Avenue and it was starting to get dark out-side. Driving passed the Huntington Jewish Cen-ter, I noticed something moving in the roadahead of me. Sensing the dangerous situation,my eyes bugged out of my head when I realizedthe moving object was a bunny, dead center inmy lane. I couldn’t stomp on my brakes becausethere was a car close behind me and I couldn’tswerve out of the way because of another carwas passing by in the lane next to mine. Thank-fully, for the bunny and for my fellow driversand I, the bunny was able to hop away in time.

But it begs the question: What are you supposedto do in that situation?

Biological clock… No, thistitle does not refer to that inter-nal ticking counting down to ayearning for having child. Re-garding strange holidays, April28 has been dubbed BiologicalClock Day, referring to the sys-

tem of internal rhythms in our bodies that helpgovern our standard biological patterns. Of these,I’m sure many of you have heard of circadianrhythm, which aligns us with the environmentaround us. It’s what makes you sleepy after sun-set and wakeful in the wee hours of the morning-- ideally! However, recent studies have shownthat our modern technology, especially thosepesky smart phones, emit light similar in color tothe morning sun. Exposed to this at night, ourpoor brains can’t determine the difference be-tween an iPhone and a rising sun. When this hap-pens, the production of sleep-inducing hormonemelatonin is inhibited, making it harder to getthat much needed shut-eye. But, fear not! Mynieces and nephews have told me about a newfeature on smartphones that actually change thecolor tint of your smartphone screen to a warmer,more night-friendly shade of orange, potentiallyhelping the sandman to do his job. On theiPhone, get the latest update to use the feature,called “Night Shift.” On Android, download anapp called “F.lux.” Both do the same thing.

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Up for free adoption atthe Huntington AnimalShelter (106 DepositRoad, East Northport)this week (through May4) is Susie, a pit bullmix who’s estimated tobe 10-11 years old.Susie loves to bearound people, butwould need to be theonly dog living in hernew home. She’s livedat the shelter for nearlyfive years.

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Dominating the country music landscape withan infectious combination of rhythmic guitars andsoulful vocals, Nashville’s Thompson Square is aforce to be reckoned with.Made up of husband and wife Keifer and Shaw-

na Thompson, the duo has topped radio chartsacross the Unites States, Canada and Australia,with number one hits like “Are You Gonna KissMe Or Not,” “If I Didn’t Have You” and “Every-thing I Shouldn’t Be Thinking About.”Embarking on a summer tour beginning at the

end of April, Thompson Square are eyeing theParamount stage for a live performance in Hunt-ington on Friday, May 6.“We’ve stayed humble through this whole

process,” Keifer Thompson said, “When a singlesells you’re kind of thinking on your own shoul-ders, and I think what it does is it makes you firedup and it makes you remember why you’ve beendoing this in first place.”In all, Thompson Square has scored three num-

ber one hits, six Top 20 hits, seven mainstream in-dustry awards, over 25 award nominations and hasappeared on television programs like, “The Tonight

Show,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and “Conan.”The couple seems to have an appetite for tour-

ing and playing live for their fans, having takentheir country music status to a whole new levelduring their headlining “Just Feels Good Tour”that brought their live show to audiences across theU.S., Asia and Australia back in 2014.Performing as solo artists before eventually

marrying in 1999, Keifer Thompson says thatwriting and touring with his wife has been a greatexperience and one that keeps him grounded as aperformer.“Once we kind of started our relationship we

knew that musically we didn’t want to be apart, sothe only alternative was for us to be together andmake music,” he said.With that said, the singer-songwriter claims that

he’s still often asked how he’s able to sustain hismarriage with a spouse he’s had to tour tirelesslywith. While being away from home for longstretches of time can also be hard, he said that theextra effort is worth the reward.“I think most people probably don’t have the

ability to be with their spouse 24 hours a day, es-pecially in the capacity that we have being on theroad all of the time,” Keifer Thompson said.He added, “Sometimes it’s tough, but for the

most part, we’re really good friends and we getalong great and have the same dreams. We’re real-ly happy with where we’re at musically, profes-sionally and personally, we’ve been really lucky.”To catch Thompson Square at The Paramount

on May 6, tickets are available at the box office orfrom ParamountNY.com for $35-$75. Doors areslated to open at 7 p.m. with the show scheduledto begin at 8 p.m.

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Married country music duo Thompson Square areabout to embark on a new tour, delivering their emo-tionally charged and stouthearted sound to loyalfans across the country. Catch them live at TheParamount May 6.

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Huntington ManorRenaissance

The 66 studio apartmentson Olive Street is a good startfor the Huntington Stationarea, but many more areneeded. It might even be a

good idea if the planned hoteland office building are madeinto studio apartments also.Gateway Plaza is not a slap inthe face to the community, buta boost as to what is neededand wanted there.In the 1960s, the real land-

scape of Huntington Manor

was not the open landscapethat is there today. The land-scape in the 1960s, and be-fore, was a thriving communi-ty that just needed restorationinstead of removal. Knownplaces there was the marblefront Huntington branch,Popkins Furniture, Hunting-

ton Manor Fire House, Sar-row’s Grocery Store to namea few – all destroyed by urbanremoval. What RenaissanceDowntown wants to do isbring back, somewhat, thatold landscape of HuntingtonManor as it was.The studio apartments,

should be affordable for sin-gle people, young marriedcouples, and senior citizenswho don’t want a large house,or property to take care of.There may not be much park-ing needed, as many of thesetenants would use the publicbuses, and walk to the trainstation. In the early 1900s, a

trolley line serviced this vi-brant HuntingtonManor area.Stores alone can’t be goodwithout the people to patron-age them, and the people whorent in this area would wantthe stores to shop.Hopefully the Gateway

Plaza will be fully accepted bythe Zoning Board of Appeals.Other towns on Long Islandare making progress such asMineola, Westbury, Hemp-stead, Patchogue, Wyandanchin clustering downtownsaround train stations.

NICHOLAS PASCALEHuntington Station

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

Water could well be Long Island’s great-est resource. Clean and plentiful supplies ofit are drawn up from the aquifer far belowthe surface of the land. The water that sur-rounds us in bays, inlets, Long IslandSound, support fishing and shellfish indus-tries, provide an endless source of beauty,not to mention recreational op-portunities.Unlike many parts of the

country where water is a rare and expensivecommodity – something to be protectedand used sparingly – here we abuse our wa-ter supply. Hundreds of thousands ofcesspools leach untreated wastewater intothe ground, while chemical fertilizers andpesticides that make our lawns greener andweed-free are allowed to run off into ourwaterways creating nitrogen-rich environ-ments where harmful algae proliferates.In recent years we have seen just how

much harm we have done to our water-ways. Countless beach closings, shellfish-ing bans and fish kills in oxygen-starvedwaters are evidence enough that we cannotcontinue to abuse our waterways.Suffolk County is taking the lead on do-

ing something about it. This week, CountyExecutive Steve Bellone outlined a plan toraise revenue needed to begin to correct theproblem. If all goes according to plan, aproposed surcharge on water use county-wide could go on the ballot for voter ap-proval on Election Day later this year.The Water Quality Protection Fee would

impose a $1 surcharge per every 1,000 gal-lons of water used to generate an estimated$75 million annually to fund upgrades and

improvements to wastewater infrastructure.The county exec, who has made water qual-ity a top priority, wants the more than360,000 cesspools and septic systems inSuffolk replaced with more efficient sys-tems. Funding would also be provided tomunicipalities to upgrade sewage treatment

plants and extend sewage serv-ices to areas currently un-served.

It makes sense.We have seen the effect that upgrades can

have in Northport where a strained and ag-ing sewage treatment plant was upgraded.Shortly after, Centerport Beach was re-opened to swimmers after years of beingoff limits. Water quality is visibly im-proved.According to the county, the surcharge

would an average of $75 to residentialusers’ water bills. We have some concernsthat the impact on large commercial users –restaurants and industrial facilities specifi-cally – and these should be researched anaddressed. However, the cost for most of usis a livable increase that will have tremen-dous impact.We also have concerns that the money

will be protected, used only for the purposefor which it was raised. We have seen acash-strapped county tap the sales tax sur-charge dedicated to land preservation in or-der to balance its budget. Bellone assuresus that safeguards will prevent such a situ-ation here.Overall, it’s a small price to pay for the

environmental and health benefits it willbring. Let’s get this on the ballot.

Water Fee Makes Sense

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CorrectionAn account of a rally and television show taping withRepublican Presidential candidate John Kasich inHuntington (“Live from Huntington, It’s John Kasich,” TheLong-Islander,April 7, 2016) incorrectly included Darryl St.George on a list of Republican “party faithful” on stage dur-ing the event. A teacher, veteran and anti-drug activist, St.George is politically active as a Democrat.

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The 2016 2016 Nassau CountyEmpire State Games for the Physi-cally Challenged, which will seephysically-challenged athletes com-pete in track, field, wheelchair bas-ketball, table tennis and more, are setfor June 2-June 4.Nassau County Executive Edward

Mangano and children from theUnited Cerebral Palsy Association ofNassau County announced last weekplans for the Games, which will beheld at Mitchel Athletic Complexand Nassau Community College.New York State funding was elim-

inated for the Games several yearsago and the Mangano administration,with the help of private sector spon-sors, has kept the Games alive.“The young student athletes who

participate in the Nassau CountyEmpire State Games for the Physi-cally Challenged are truly inspira-tional to watch,” Mangano stated.“As they cross the finish line, you seethe smiles on their faces and tears ofjoy in their eyes.”With the general support of corpo-

rations such as Elias Properties, GE-ICO and the Friendly Sons of St.Patrick, athletes ages 5-21 facing dis-abilities including blindness, visual-

ly impaired, deaf, hearing impaired,spinal cord injured, amputees andthose who have cerebral palsy,dwarfism and other physical chal-lenges will compete in the 32nd an-nual Games. King Kullen is one of the event’s

longtime sponsors and helps to feedthe athletes, while Hofstra Universi-ty has committed to housing the ath-letes with only minimal costs formaintenance. Nassau CommunityCollege is the venue hosting swim-ming, wheelchair basketball andtable tennis events as well as theclosing ceremonies. The NassauCounty Department of Health andMedical Reserve Corp volunteerswill once again work to provide on-site medical care and response dur-ing the games. In addition, NICEBus will provide shuttle bus servicefor participants and has also gener-ously donated $5,000 toward theopening ceremonies.There is no charge to participate in

the Games, which typically drawsmore than 1,000 athletes.For more information, visit Nassau

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Life&StyleThen And Now: A Stroll Through Cold Spring HarborHISTORY

THEN & NOW:St. Johns Church

St. John’s EpiscopalChurch was the first religiousinstitution to be established inCold Spring Harbor. Al-though the construction com-menced in 1835, the firstservices were held in a little18th century schoolhouse justabove the site of the presentchurch. In 1950, the churchwas moved slightly to allowfor additions. In a picture tak-en sometime after thechurch’s extensions, a frozenpond was used as a favoriteskate spot for people of thecommunity, as is showcasedin the bottom portion of theblended photo, which was ob-tained from the HuntingtonHistorical Society. In 2012, amajor renovation took placeto help refurbish the building.The top part blended photoshowcases St. John’s churchas it stands today.

THEN & NOW:Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department

This was the third firehouse built in Cold Spring Harbor in 1930 at 2 Main St., down the street from the original 1906 firehouse. These two photos show how thebuilding changed over the years, with the front of it being renovated and a garage being added in 1970 to accommodate larger trucks. The added garage is seen onthe left side of the building in the photo on the right. The historic photo was obtained from the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling museum.

By Craig D’[email protected]

This edition of the “Thenand Now” photo series show-cases archived and contempo-rary photos of Cold SpringHarbor’s most-iconic land-marks. This is a visual ap-proach to compare originalbuildings and structures towhat stands in their places to-day. The archived photos wereobtained through both theCold Spring Harbor WhalingMuseum and the HuntingtonHistorical Society.

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THEN & NOW: Cold Spring Harbor Whaling MuseumIn the mid-19th century, Cold Spring Harbor rose in prominence as a whaling village. Despite the decline of whaling in the 1860s, village residentsfounded the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum in 1942 to help preserve that aspect of the community’s history. Pictured left are two children out-side of the old whaling museum sometime before the building was extended. The historic photo was obtained from the Cold Spring Harbor Whalingmuseum. On the right, the 301 Main St. building is pictured as it stands today.

THEN & NOW:Downstreet Bookstore

This house was built in the 1850s for AndrewJackson Denton and his bride,Abigail Valentine.Af-ter her death in 1885, the downstairs was turned in-to a bakery, which was run by Maggie Brown whowould rent upstairs rooms to local ministers. In 1960the first and only bookstore opened there called theDownstreet Bookstore. The building still holds trueto its historic past, and is now home to Cirrus healthcare products. A historic photo, which was providedby the Huntington Historical Society, is blendedwitha photo of the building as it stands today.

THEN & NOW:Post OfficeThe small building lo-cated across from the in-tersection of Main Streetand Shore Road wasonce used as a post of-fice, and western tele-graph office. The oldpicture, which is blend-ed with an up-to-datepicture, was taken some-time around the turn ofthe 20th century. Thishistorical hut was laterused as a candy storeand barbershop. Today,it stands as Vinny’s Bar-bershop and is dedicatedto preserving the build-ings original look. Thehistoric photo was pro-vided by the Huntingtonhistorical society.

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Alternatives For Children in DixHills provides children ages 6 weeksto 5 years old quality programs in spe-cial education, with experienced andcredentialed professionals forpreschoolers with disabilities.“There was a great need at the time

for children with special needs anddisabilities,” said Therese Blanton, de-velopment coordinator for AFC.“There wasn’t anything for them sowe started this program to be able toprovide the opportunity for families tohave a local school where their chil-dren could be educated.”

While infants and toddlers 6 weeksthrough 3 years old are placed in de-veloping classroom environments,parents of children 3 years and older

have the option of enrolling their childin an integrated classroom environ-ment.“A dynamic early childhood envi-

ronment is one in which children areencouraged to be creative, explore andexperiment in order to meet or exceedthe criteria established for their age,”stated Marie Ficano, AFC executivedirector.Aligned with New York State P-12

Common Core Learning Standards,AFC’s half- or full-day child day carecenter and preschool program both in-corporate the Creative Curriculum,which is designed to foster children’ssocial/emotional, physical, cognitiveand language development, alongwith studies in literacy, math, socialstudies, the arts and technology.Classes are taught by state dually

special education/early childhoodteachers working in collaborationwith certified teaching assistants.AFC also offers an early interven-

tion program that includes serviceslike family training and counseling,assistive technology devices/services,health services, physical and occupa-tional therapy, service coordinationand more.“Children who graduate from our

program are given the tools they needto be ready to learn and be successfulas they transition to the kindergartenenvironment,” stated Ficano, who wasrecognized and named a 2008Womanof Distinction by the New York StateSenate.Since its inception in 1988 as St.

Charles Educational and Therapeutic

Center in Port Jefferson at St. CharlesHospital, the nonprofit school becameAlternatives For Children in 2003 andhas expanded to four different loca-tions.Currently serving around 500 stu-

dents a year, AFC opened itsSouthampton location in 1995, itsAquebogue location in 1998, East Se-tauket location in 2004, and its DixHills location in 2014, which was pre-viously the Chestnut Hill ElementarySchool in the Half Hollow HillsSchool District.Starting with only two classrooms

at the 600 South Service Road loca-tion, AFC now uses 11 classrooms,servicing approximately 130 children,from daycare to preschool.Blanton’s 15-year-old son, Luke,

who has down syndrome, is an AFCgraduate.“He didn’t walk until he was 2 years

old, but the reason he walked was be-cause he had a physical therapist,”Blanton said. “He is who he is todaybecause of the services he received atAlternatives For Children and, not on-ly for him, but what it taught me as aparent, how to be an advocate for mychild and that it’s not the end of theworld having a child with a disability.”With several services including as-

sistive technology/alternative and aug-mentative communication, occupa-tional therapy, physical therapy, playtherapy, and speech and languagetherapy, AFC utilizes experienced andcredentialed professionals.“I’m proud to say that because of

the dedication through the years of ouradministration and our education andtherapeutic staff, Alternatives ForChildren has become a leader in pro-viding quality care to all children, butespecially to those who need it most,at the most critical time in their devel-opment,” Ficano stated.Blanton added, “The tools that we

give, not just the children, but the fam-ilies, to be able to work with what thechild has, to be able to develop, to beable to grow. Without these services,it’s not going to happen.“I know what this program did for

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When gardening or taking care ofsimple cosmetics in the yard, it’s im-portant to take not of a few tips thatwill make the yard look beautiful andbecome environmentally friendly, ac-cording to environmental horticultur-ist Kim Eierman.

“If we start looking at what we’vebeen doing traditionally, we can startmaking changes that improve the envi-ronment,” said Eierman, also founderof horticulture consulting and commu-nications company EcoBeneficial.

Such tips include reducing the sizeof a lawn, attracting pollinators andbeneficial insects, eliminating syn-thetic pesticides, and increasing thenumber of native plants and trees.

By reducing the lawn, Eierman saidhomeowners can increase plantingbeds by moving the front lines for-ward in order to plant more trees,shrubs, perennials and native grass.

Homeowners can also manage theiryards organically by using a thin lay-

er of compost, receding the lawn atleast twice a year and tolerating someweeds. For instance, weeds likeclovers and dandelions are importantplants for pollinators, like the orchardmason bee or the European honeybee.

Eierman added that other tips to im-prove the health of the environmentinclude eliminating pesticides, “plainand simple. If you’re going to use apesticide, use organic ones that arevery narrow in scope, that treat theproblem at hand and do not kill every-thing else around it.”

Instead of buying pesticides, Eier-man said, homeowners should consid-er “bringing nature's pest control intoour landscapes,” such as beneficial in-sects like butterflies or lady beetles.

“An average of 90 percent of the in-sects in a home landscape are eitherbeneficial or benign,” Eierman, ofBrookville, said. “We need to startthinking about planting native plantsthat attract and support beneficial in-sects into our landscape.”

Eierman added that the GoldenAlexanders plant is a spring flowering

native plant with flowers utilized bymany beneficial insects.

“Starting slowly and making smallchanges can make big environmentaldifferences,” Eierman said.

For instance, in her own backyard,Eierman planted two serviceberry trees,bringin some unexpected company.

Eierman said that when she plantedthose trees and saw the fruit began togrow on them, she saw cedarwaxwings birds on her property forthe very first time.

They’re “these beautiful nativebirds, that look like tan cardinals withZero-like masks,” she said.

By emphasizing the native plant,Eierman proved with her own land-scape that small changes can make ahuge difference in the environment.

Eierman said, “Biodiversity is su-per important for the environment,and if you start to do some of thesethings, you’re going to see more lifein your landscape, more pollinators,more butterflies, more birds.

“You’re going to have a healthierecosystem.”

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TownCelebratesEarthDayWithAnnual ExpoHOME&GARDENHuntington Town Hall became a

one-stop shop for all things environ-mentally friendly Saturday morning atthe town’s annual Earth Day Expo.Residents were able to have un-

wanted documents securely shreddedand recycled; drop off unwanted e-waste; recycle plastic grocery bags;and, for the very first time, participatein a rain barrel raffle.Other attractions included a chance

to climb on, touch and learn about thefunctionality and safety of fire trucks,rescue vehicles and a garbage truck;and a tree giveaway that gave out 250native bare-root tree saplings to resi-dents courtesy of the NationalWildlife Federation.Other major sponsors of the day in-

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Part of the expo included the “Touch A Truck” attraction, which allowed eventgoersto climb on, touch and learn about the functionality and safety of different types oftrucks.

Members of the Suffolk County Police Department were on-site to collect un-wanted and unneeded medications for safe disposal thanks to an effort thatwas co-sponsored by the Citizens Campaign for the Environment.

A bird’s-eye view of Sunday’s festivities.Safety Shred collected old unwanted outdated documents for on-site disposalduring the expo on Saturday.


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To kick off Earth Day last week,National Grid and the Town of Hunt-ington partnered to transform Hunt-ington Station’s Gateway Communi-ty Garden. Over 75 National Gridvolunteers installed a drainage sys-tem, building a bio swale, and plant-ed flowers in celebration.“Every day is Earth Day at Na-

tional Grid, and we always try toleave things better than how wefound them,” stated Ken Daly, Na-tional Grid New York president. “Buttoday is very special we are leavingthe Gateway Community Gardenbetter, cleaner, and greener for manyyears to come."The Gateway Community Garden

is a highly visible one-acre propertyin Huntington Station that was revi-talized when the town purchased theproperty and converted it into a com-munity garden. Food grown on theproperty is donated to food banks. Flooding was an issue at the com-

munity garden. Working with theTown of Huntington, National Griddeveloped a plan to install drainage tocapture the runoff to prevent floodingof the raised planting beds. NationalGrid volunteers hand dug a 400-foottrench to install an undergrounddrainage system, and built a rockswale capturing runoff that flows intothe newly planted rain garden. Thenew drainage was then buried and peagravel was poured over the drainagecreating clean clear walkways be-tween the raised planting beds.Huntington Supervisor Frank

Petrone thanked Daly and the Na-tional Grid volunteers for the efforts,which will “make the garden more

environmentally efficient and enjoy-able for the many gardeners and chil-dren who attend the educational pro-grams there.” A rain garden was built to provide

environmental benefits as it capturesand cleans rain water before it entersthe groundwater system. Volunteersplanted colorful moisture tolerantflora and they also removed litter andweeded the one-acre garden.State Assemblyman Chad

Lupinacci (R-Huntington Station) al-so gave Daly a proclamation for thevolunteer work.Along with Lupinacci; Huntington

Councilman Mark Cuthbertson; Suf-folk Legislator William Spencer (D-Centerport); Bob Conti, representa-tive of state Senator Carl Marcellino(R-Syosset); Eric Alexander, directorof Vision Long Island; and the Gate-way Garden board of trustees allcame to celebrate Earth Day.Alexander stated, “National Grid’s

support for Gateway Gardens comesat a perfect time for Huntington Sta-tion with two redevelopment projectunderway and renewed communitysupport for revitalization.”He continued, “Tangible improve-

ments including a new rain gardenwere made from the National Gridvolunteers and gave a lift to the Gar-den and the Huntington Station com-munity.”Every year National Grid choos-

es an Earth Day project across LongIsland where they can make an im-pact. National Grid volunteered atEarth Day events across New YorkState including, Brightwaters andStaten Island.

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Spring is finally here, and with it comes the 16thannual Huntington Tulip Festival.The town’s annual Tulip Festival is a free, family-

oriented, floral festival with thousands of tulips tak-ing over Huntington’s Heckscher Park on May 1from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Also at the festival will be children’s activity

booths, a school contest organized by the Hunting-tonArts Council, an amateur and a professional pho-tography contest, and live musical performances asorganized by the arts council on the Chapin Rain-bow Stage.This year, at 12 noon, the Jazzy Fairy Tales with

Louise Rogers will incorporate jazz music, story-telling and improvisational theater until 12:45 p.m.Then, from 1-1:45 p.m., Casplash and steel panist

Rudi Circhlow will take the stage for a Caribbean-inspired performance featuring reggae, pop, funk,R&B and other types of music.Songs & Puppetry with Janice Buckner will close

out the performances from 2-3 p.m. with a show thatpromises to showcase Buckner’s voice, guitars, pup-pets and her knowledge of sign language.Be sure to bring your camera. Contestants in the

photo contest have until July 31 to submit their pho-tos of the festival in to be judged and potentially se-

lected for festival publicity.Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson,

founder of the festival, said the festival has growneach year since its inception.“The Huntington community looks forward to,

and has embraced this popular festival,” Cuthbertsonsaid.

Astoria Bank is the chief sponsor of the festival,and has organized with the HuntingtonArts Councilthe 2016 Tulip Festival School Art Contest.For the school contest, student artists, along with

their art teachers and parents, were asked to expresstheir views on spring in Huntington and the upcom-ing Tulip Festival using artistic interpretation. Dur-ing the upcoming festival, the winners of the contestwill join members of the Huntington Town Board,representatives of Astoria Bank, the staff of theHeckscherMuseum and representatives of the Hunt-ington Arts Council to be recognized.The contest was a component of Astoria Bank’s

“Education First” program, andwas open to studentsin grades 3-8 in schools within the Town of Hunt-ington. Three winners from each grade level will behonored during the festival, with the first prize win-ner receiving a $50 gift card courtesy of AstoriaBank. The students will have their artwork displayedduring the festival.Art teachers’ schools also will re-ceive $50 for each student whose art was chosen asthe best of the grade, also courtesy of Astoria Bank.Volunteers are needed. For more information on

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Summertime is fun time, butsome outdoor fun brings with it ad-ditional health and safety concerns.Bugs have always bugged us, butthis year there is a growing concernabout the risks associated with mos-quitoes and other biting insects.These concerns include not only thepotential impacts of getting bitten,but also the risks involved with theinsect protection itself. Concernedfamilies are finding that all-naturalinsect repellents provide the sameprotection as many chemical DEET-based repellents without the nega-tive effects on individual health andthe environment.To make your family’s outdoor fun

even better, consider these tips onhow to get out without bugging out.• Dress right. Weather permitting,

wear long pants, socks, closedshoes and long-sleeved shirts.• Use a porch fan to keep bugs

away.• Try burning citronella candles.• Avoid peak mosquito hours.

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(NAPSI)—Before you get out yourmower, trimmer, blower, chain sawor pruner this season, there are a fewsteps and safety procedures youshould review.First, preparing your cold-weather

outdoor power equipment for storageis important, said Kris Kiser, presi-dent and CEO of the Outdoor PowerEquipment Institute.“Your snowblower may have

worked hard all winter, so it’s time togive it a good cleaning,” Kiser said.“Remove any dirt or debris. Drain thefuel tank, and cover your snow-blow-er so it is protected from dirt and de-bris. Store your equipment in a safeplace where it won’t be exposed tocorrosive chemicals or moisture.”Next, it’s time to make sure the en-

gine in your mower, trimmer, blower,chain saw or pruner is in good work-ing order. Here are tips to help:• Check the fuel tank. Fuel left in

the tank over the winter monthsshould be drained or it could damageyour equipment. Most fuel containssome level of ethanol, which containscorrosive alcohol and can phase sep-arate. Drain the tank responsibly andput in fresh fuel that contains 10 per-cent or less ethanol (E10 or less).Dispose of old fuel properly.• Inspect your equipment. Check

for loose belts and missing or dam-aged parts. Examine all cables,brakes and wheels for signs of wearand damage. Make sure no safety

features or guards have been disabledor removed. If you find anything con-cerning, replace the parts or take yourequipment to a qualified service rep-resentative.• Replace old oil. Run the engine

for a few minutes to warm up exist-ing oil so it will drain more easily.Stop the engine, remove the drainplug and empty the old oil (tilt themower back to get it all out, if neces-sary). Replace the plug and refill theengine with oil recommended by theproduct manufacturer. Properly dis-pose of the drained oil.• Install clean air filters. Engines

and equipment run much better with

clean filters. Paper filters need to bereplaced. Some foam filters can becleaned and put back in.• Change the spark plug. Pull off

the spark plug wire and remove theold plug with a socket or spark plugwrench. Install the new plug, beingcareful not to overtighten it, whichcould prevent the mower from start-ing.• Examine and sharpen your cut-

ting blade. Have your lawn mower’scutting blade sharpened so you canget a clean cut on your lawn and nottear the grass. Sharper blades meanyour lawn will be healthier and yourlawn mower will operate more effi-

ciently. Replace nicked or brokenblades, which can come from hittingrocks or other debris.• Check the undercarriage. Always

disconnect the spark plug beforeworking around the underside ofyour mower. Use a wire brush toscrape any old grass clippings or dirtsticking to the underside of equip-ment.• Clean the equipment. Dirt, oil and

grass can stick to equipment. Giveeverything a good cleaning so themachines can run more efficientlyand last longer.• Fuel equipment with E10 or less.

Don’t use gasoline with more than 10percent ethanol (E10) in outdoorpower equipment. Some gas stationsmay offer E15 or other fuel blends,but this higher-ethanol fuel is danger-ous – and is in fact illegal – to use inany small-engine equipment, such aslawn mowers, chain saws, genera-tors, and other lawn and gardenequipment not designed for higher-ethanol blends.• Store fuel properly. Label fuel

storage cans with the purchase dateof fuel. Never leave fuel that is morethan 30 days old in outdoor powerequipment.• Review the instruction manual.

Read the operator’s manual and re-familiarize yourself with the controlsand what they do on the equipment.Make sure you know how to stop themachine quickly if needed.

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(NAPSI)—When the weatherwarms, many people’s thoughtsturn to how to make sure their yardis in tip-top shape for planting.These 10 tips can help get your gar-den off to a great start:1. Make a plan. First, decide what

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garden. See how well last year'splanting choices worked out. Con-

sider placement of compatibleplants, sunlight, shade and irrigation.3. Tidy up. Clean out old plants

and weeds from last year’s garden,including the roots. Remove wintermulch or pine straw, too.4. Survey the soil. Make sure the

soil contains the right nutrients witha soil sampling kit, found at homeand garden centers. This analysiswill inform decisions on fertilizingmethods. Aerate your soil by break-ing it up so air, water and nutrientspenetrate the plant roots.5. Take care of pests. Check for

slugs, snails or aphids, treating anyinfestations that are found.6. If it's broken, fix it. Fix broken

structures and gardening tools. Al-so, treat wood with a preservativeduring dry periods to preventcracks and splitting.7. Gather the required tools and

make sure they’re clean. Sharpenand clean your tools, as propermaintenance saves money and

keeps disease from spreading be-tween cuttings.8. Planting vegetables? Consider

raised beds. These warm quickly,encourage good irrigation and aera-tion, and are excellent for difficultsoil. In addition, they allow garden-ers to reach every corner to pullyoung weeds as they appear.9. Prepare a compost pile. Buy or

make a compost bin and throw inall your garden waste, grass clip-pings, paper, wood prunings, andfruit and veggie peelings. Turn andaerate it with a garden fork everymonth.10. Label your plants. If you’re

growing food, learning to identifyplants or sharing a community gar-den, plant markers are a must. Usethe plastic markers that came withthe plants or buy or make your ownfrom pebbles, bamboo skewers orbroken terracotta pots. Label plantswith the variety name and dateplanted.

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Black & Blue SeafoodChophouse proves that steaks andseafood go well together. LuigiAloe, owner of the 65 Wall St.restaurant in Huntington, has beencombining this delicate balance fornine years, with the help of GeneralManager Rocco Furgiuele.Black & Blue’s vibe of casual

elegance can be felt as soon as din-ers walk in and are greeted by ahuge bar space, and some seatingadjacent to it for dining and drink-ing. On Wednesday Friday andSaturday nights, local musicians fillthe restaurant with live music. Thevibe continues in the dining areawhere one can dine comfortablywhile enjoying the warmth of thefireplace during the winter months.As for the American-inspired

menu, appetizers such as mini lambchops ($16) and Asian LacquereShort Ribs ($12) are deliciouslytempting.The mini lamb chops are tender

and served with shaved pear com-pote, balsamic glaze and scallopedpotato. It’s a dish that’s a great pref-ace to a hearty meal.The Asian short ribs are perfectly

marinated and fall off the bone.

They’re served with frizzled onionsand apple chutney, combining thesweetness of the chutney withslightly sweet and tangy marinadeof the ribs, and resulting in a com-plex and flavorful appetizer.Chef David Guzman has been

wowing diners for five years withentrees like 16 oz skirt steak ($29)and Sauteed Shrimp and Scallops($29).The skirt steak is very tender and

made with a bold Bourbon barbe-cue sauce that has a slight kick. It’sserved with whipped potatoes andvegetables, the dish is hearty andfilling for a meat lover.The Sauteed Shrimps and

Scallops are perfectly seared toenhance their sweet flavor and ten-der textures. Prepared with sweetcorn, vegetable risotto, sauteedspinach and lobster cream sauce,the dish has a delicious complexitythat will make any diner want more.If you want a drink to go with

your meal, one to consider is theCoconut Margarita ($10), which ismade with Malibu rum, vodka,triple sec and lime juice. It’s servedon the rocks, isn’t too sweet and isrefreshing. It’s a great accompani-ment to any dish.For a sweet ending, desserts like

the Signature Butter Cake ($8) are a

hit. The Butter Cake is filled withlayers of moist sponge cake that isrich and decadent. Served a la modewith hazelnut ice cream, it is a greatway to end a sumptuous meal.In addition to great food, Black

and Blue provides a venue thatmake diners feel comfortable to dis-cuss anything they have in mind.According to Furgiuele, “A lot of

decisions happen at the table, andit’s great to be a part of it.”For those nights when all you

want is to be catered to, he added,“Let us be your kitchen.”

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CHEESE SHOP OPENS: Le Bon Fro-mage, a cheese store offering a widevariety of local and foreign cheeses,has opened its doors in Huntingtonvillage. The shop offering artisancheeses and specialty foods is locat-ed within The Crushed Olive (278Main St.). Le Bon Fromage ownerPatrick Ambrosio said, “I look for-ward to bringing great cheese andfoods to the people in our communi-ty.” The shop will offer both import-

ed and domestic cheeses, includingFrench imports like Comté MarcelPetite, Fourme au MoelleuxRudolphe Le Meunier. Local fa-vorites include Juvindale cheesefrom Meadowood Farms in upstateCazenovia. The shop is open Tues-day through Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. It’sclosed on Mondays. To learn more,visit Facebook.com/LeBonFromage-Huntington.

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I am Jazz ReadingPlease join us for a reading of the chil-dren's book “I Am Jazz” by JessicaHerthel and Jazz Jennings in honor of anational day of action in support of trans-gender youth. April 28 at 6 p.m. atBarnes and Noble (4000 East JerichoTurnpike, East Northport). For moreinformation, call 631-462-0208.

The Fab 4 ReceptionThe artist opening the Huntington ArtsCouncil’s “The Fab 4” exhibit is Friday,April 29, 6-8 pm at the Main StreetGallery (213 Main St., Huntington). Thisshow, The Fab 4, features the work ofDonna Harlow Moraff, Marie Sheehy-Walker, Angela Stratton and KathleenUllman and will be on display from untilMay 7, 2016. The artists opening is afree event. All are welcome to attend.

Healthy Kids DaySummer is the time for kids to get up,get out and grow. But for some kids,exposure to activities that stimulate thebody and mind ends with the schoolyear. In fact, research shows that kidsare prone to gain weight and fall behindin studies. Healthy Kids Day is Saturday,April 30 from 1pm-4pm at the HuntingtonYMCA (60 Main St.). This free communi-ty event that is open to all. There will bebounce houses, petting zoo, crafts, fami-ly swim, an obstacle course and familygames, a DJ, camp open house, give-aways and vendors. For more informa-tion, visit Ymcali.org.

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.

Centerport Car ShowThe 21st annual Centerport FireDepartment custom car and cycle show isset for May 1. The show, presented bythe Eagle Truck Co., will be hosted atCenterport Beach at the end of LittleNeck Road. Some of hottest rods, beauti-ful antique cars, custom motorcycles andfire trucks will be on full display. Donationfees are $5 per adult, and $2 for children.Food and beverages will be available andprovided by Smokaburgers. There willalso be raffles. The gate opens at 8 a.m.for vehicle registrations. For more infor-mation, visit the Centerport FireDepartment Eagle Truck Company’sFacebook page, or at Eagletruck.org.

Broadway GentlemenJoin us for an unforgettable evening ofBroadway favorites performed by some of

today’s incredible Broadway leading men.Some of the most memorable songs FromLes Miserables, Jersey Boys, Phantom ofthe Opera, Wicked, and many more! May2, 8 p.m. at John W. Engeman Theater(250 Main St., Northport). Tickets start at$25 for season ticket holders and $50 forsingle tickets. They’re on sale now andcan be purchased by calling the box officeat 631-261-2900, or by visiting enge-mantheater.com/special-events.

30 Under 30 AwardsThe Huntington Township Chamber ofCommerce will recognize 30 awardrecipients for its annual “Celebrate LongIsland’s Young Professionals” atWoodbury Country Club (884 JerichoTurnpike) from 6-10 p.m. on May 3. Toregister, visit huntingtonchamber.com.

Multi Chamber Networking ExpoCome and join us for a multi-chambernetworking/expo event on Wednesday,May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at The View At CrabMeadow (Waterside Road, Northport)Tables will be provided to display andpromote your business. Bring businesscards, giveaways, coupons, etc. A raffleprize will be drawn at the end of theevening. Lite refreshments will be servedand there will be a cash bar. Tables mustbe reserved in advance. $10 per table. Toreserve space, call 631-754-3905 or

email [email protected] must be reserved before May 1.Arrive by 6 p.m. to set up. Admission is$15 for chamber members and $20 fornon-chamber members.

YMCA Camp Open HouseThe Huntington YMCA Summer DayCamp offers a robust and fun-filled campprogram, which provides children posi-tive developmental experiences andencourages them to forge bonds witheach other and with staff, building confi-dence through skill building activitiessuited to their age. Open house datesare: April 30 from 1-4 p.m., May 14 from10 a.m.-1 p.m., and June 11 from 10a.m.-1 p.m. 60 Main St., Huntington. Formore information, call 631-421-4242.

Suffolk County Toy DriveSuffolk County legislative offices are join-ing Legislator Steve Stern and PatriotGuard Riders for a toy drive to benefitchildren of veterans, guards, reservistsand active duty servicemen and service-women. New, unwrapped toys can benoted now until May 30. They can bedropped off at Stern’s office (1842 EJericho Turnpike, Suite P, Huntington.For more information, call 631-854-5100.

Huntington Village Art WalkThe Huntington Art Center is workingwith The Huntington Arts Council,Heckscher Museum of Art, Huntington

Historical Society, b.j. spoke gallery,fotogoto gallery and Chelsea Studio andGallery for the first Huntington Village ArtWalk. The self-guided walk will provide afun way to build more awareness of, andhelp expand, Huntington’s art scene.The free event will also feature vendorswith refreshments, raffles and artists on-site to discuss their source of passionand inspiration. It’s is set for 4-8 p.m.May 14. For more information, includingthe full route, visithuntingtonartcenter.com.

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.• Long Island author Lois W. Stern will

give an audiovisual presentation sureto lift your spirits. Stern is the editor ofthe Tales2Inspire series, collections oftrue stories of heartwarming humanity,courage, and miracles from around theworld. Aspiring authors as well as sea-soned writers are encouraged to attendthe May 19 presentation, as Stern willshare her industry expertise and dis-cuss how to submit stories for inclusionin the next Tales2Inspire collection. Thepresentation is free, open to all and willrun 7-8:30 p.m.. Advance registration isappreciated.

Commack Public Library18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.• Thursday Afternoon at the Movies: Join

us on Thursday afternoons for a show-ing of newly released films. The May 5movie is “The Martian” (PG-13) starringMatt Damon. All movies begin at 2 p.m.Commack Public Library cardholderswill be admitted 20 minutes beforeshow time. Out-of-district residents willbe admitted 5 minutes before showtime, as seating allows. Refreshmentswill be served.

Elwood Public Library3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org.• Growing Pains: The Journey into

Adulthood: In recognition of MentalAwareness Week, we will be showingthe documentary “The REAL, RealWorld: Helping Young People on TheirJourney to Adulthood.” This filmexplores emerging issues amongyoung adults transitioning to adulthood(ages 18-25) including education,employment, housing, peer support,and juvenile justice. High School agechildren and adults are encouraged toattend. Emotional Wellness screeningswill be available and refreshments willbe served. May 5, 7-9 p.m.

Half Hollow Hills Community LibraryDix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet HollowRoad, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.• 1, 2, 3 Play With Me at the Dix Hills

branch. For children ages 1-3 years oldwith a parent or caregiver. Spend somequality time playing and learning withyour young child. Meet a differentresource specialist every week that can

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kids, exposure to activities that stimulate the body andmind ends with theschool year. In fact, research shows that kids are prone to gain weight andfall behind in studies. Healthy Kids Day is Saturday, April 30 from 1pm-4pm at the Huntington YMCA (60 Main St.). This free community eventthat is open to all. There will be bounce houses, petting zoo, crafts, familyswim, an obstacle course and family games, a DJ, camp open house, give-aways and vendors. For more information, visit Ymcali.org.

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answer your questions about childdevelopment, nutrition, health andmore. May 3 from 10-11 a.m.

Huntington Public LibraryMain branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 NewYork Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.• Vanessa Trouble and Red Hot Swing:Enjoy a great night of wonderful musicand entertainment. Vanessa hasdelighted celebrities and luminariessuch as Jennifer Lopez, Quincy Jones,Carol Burnett, and Bill Gates. Theyhave performed widely, including TheFive Spot in Philadelphia, Roseland inBoston, the Empire Room in New YorkCity, Princeton University, and OldWestbury Gardens. Free and open toall. Friday, May 20, 7 p.m. For moreinformation, call 631-427-5165.

Northport-East Northport LibraryNorthport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. (East Northport: 185 LarkfieldRoad. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org)• Northport Arts Coalition presents: IndigoMusicians, Wednesday, May 11, 7 p.m.Back by popular demand, guitarist EranPolat, percussionist Akiva, and Sicannion pan flutes will delight you with anevening of Global Music. Lively drum-ming, tango dancing, and audience par-ticipation are in store for all! No registra-tion required. At the Northport branch.

South Huntington Public Library145 Pidgeon Hill Road, HuntingtonStation. 631-549-4411. shpl.info.• Mother's Day Candy Bouquet: Make anedible Mother's day candy rose bou-quet! Registration is required andbegins today. Event May 5, 7-8 p.m.Limited to ages 12-18 or grades 6-12.

Cinema Arts Centre423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaarts-centre.org. 631-423-7611.• Appleseeds: The Life, Times & Music OfPete Seeger: Award-winning singer-songwriter Patricia Shih presents anencore performance of last year’s sold-out debut of her multimedia live concertin tribute to Pete Seeger. Funds raisedwill support Clearwater and their work toprotect the environment and to educateall ages about the ecology of theHudson River area. Sunday, May 1 at 6p.m. $30 for members, $35 for the pub-lic. Includes: “Encounters with Pete”Storytelling, a guest speaker fromClearwater, catered reception by DanyellMiller, birthday cake and a silent auction.

John W. Engeman Theater350 Main St., Northport. johnwenge-mantheater.com. 631-261-2900.• The John W. Engeman Theater isproud to announce their next produc-tion, 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.

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

B. J. Spoke Gallery299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours:Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 631-549-5106. bjspokegallery.com.• Constance Wain – Journeys. Thisaward-winning artist is known for herexploration of medium and method;from drawing and painting to print-making and mixed media. Her experi-mental approach and ability to takecreative risks give way to exhibits thatare fresh and unexpected. On displaythrough May 1.

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

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

Heckscher Museum Of Art2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours:Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., firstFridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday andSunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6for adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-6/chil-dren; members and children under 10 getin free. 631-351-3250.• Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at TheHeckscher Museum 2016. This exhibi-

tion features approximately 80 extraor-dinary works of art created by youngartists in the Long Island community.Now in its 20th year, Long Island’s Bestchallenges students in grades 9 through12 to choose work of art on view in theMuseum as inspiration for their owncreative expression. Exhibition on viewthrough May 15.

Huntington Arts CouncilMain Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St.,Huntington.Gallery hours: Monday-Friday9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-271-8423. huntingtonarts.org.• Invitational Show – Featuring artistsDonna Harlow Moraff, Marie Sheehy-Walker, Angela Stratton and KathleenUllman. The Invitational Gallery Showsare a Huntington Arts Council opportuni-ty for small groups of artists to participatein a shared exhibit. On show until May 7.

Huntington Historical SocietyMain office/library: 209 Main St.,Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop,434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors MemorialBuilding, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext.401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org• Sheep to Shawl Festival – This freeevent is a great way to introduce spring,seasonal living, clothing production andtraditional crafts to both children andadults. This festival is a fun and fasci-nating look at colonial life.Demonstrators in colonial costumeshare their knowledge and assist visi-tors in the processes from "sheep toshawl". Also enjoy traditional games,face painting, crafts, and more! Freeshuttle buses available to take visitorsto and from The Town of Huntington’sTulip Festival. Sunday, May 15 from 12-4 p.m., Kissam House Museum, 434Park Ave., Huntington. For more infor-mation call 631-427-7045 ext. 401.

Northport Historical Society Museum215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours:Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. northporthistorical.org.• For an afternoon of historical fun, take aself-guided walking tour of the Northport’shistoric Main Street, Tuesday-Sunday,from 1-4:30 p.m. Available in the muse-um shop at $5 per person.

• Gala Dinner & Dance - This year “Doc”Spencer will be honored for being aninvaluable asset to our community. Theevening will feature a live auction as wellas a silent auction, raffle baskets, and

music by the North Shore Trio. Don’tmiss the biggest fundraiser of the year!Register online. $125 per seat, $1,000table of ten. Saturday, May 14 from 7-11p.m., 11 Bluff Point Road, Northport.

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.-5 p.m.ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805.• STANKO!, solo show, April 30-May 14.Artist reception, Sat., April 30, 7-10 p.m.

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

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

Five Towns Performing Arts Center305 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. Sunday, May 1at 12 noon and 3 p.m.

The Paramount370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. Paramountny.com. All showsbegin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.•Legendary Doors Guitarist RobbyKrieger with special guest: Mountain’sLeslie West. April 29. Doors: 7 p.m.Show: 8 p.m. Tickets $19.50-$64.50.

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30 Under 30 AwardsThe Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce will recognize 30

award recipients for its annual “Celebrate Long Island’s YoungProfessionals” at Woodbury Country Club (884 Jericho Turnpike) from6-10 p.m. on May 3. To register, visit huntingtonchamber.com.

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“That's not a proud distinction thatany county should have,” said Assem-blyman Andrew Raia (R-East North-port) in an April 21 interview.Raia is one of several officials call-

ing for psychiatric centers to beopened up for drug rehab. However,during the interview, he said that he isno longer considering Sagamore forthe proposal since the state-run facili-ty treats children ages 6-17.It’s “probably not the best place to

be mixing different types of youngpeople,” Raia said. Instead, he added,Raia is now focusing his proposal onPilgrim Psychiatric Center in Brent-

wood, noting that the facility's sizewould more easily allow patients to beappropriately separated.Raia also estimated both facilities

are only utilizing a quarter of theiravailable beds.“Outpatient services work for some

people,” Raia said. “For those that itdoesn't, you want to make sure thereare enough beds locally.”Suffolk Legislator William “Doc”

Spencer (D-Centerport) is another ad-vocate for the proposal. In an inter-view Monday, he said he’s still con-sidering Sagamore’s spare beds.On the whole, Spencer said inpa-

tient services are just one part of the

equation in dealing with the county’sheroin epidemic.“In particular, as a Suffolk County

legislator, to see us leading in heroindeaths by a substantial margin, to me,is a call for action.”Steve Chassman, executive director

for the Long Island Council on Alco-holism and Drug Dependence, said in-patient options for addicts is impor-tant. He added that in his 23 years ofwork, he has never seen such a short-age of inpatient facilities for addicts.“They’re ready to get help, and

there’s nowhere to get help,” he said.“With addiction, that window of op-portunity closes very fast. When

someone is addicted to heroin... put-ting them in outpatient is like putting aBand-Aid on a severe laceration.”Chassman added that insurance

companies typically do not cover in-patient services until an addict hasfailed in an outpatient process.“You have a treatment plan being

driven by insurance companies. Youfind families making very difficultchoices because their child needs theirthird inpatient stay,” he said. “Mean-while, they pay premiums through theroof.”State officials did not respond to re-

quests for comment on the proposalbefore deadline Monday.


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tide, and unprecedented fish kills andclosed beaches,” he said. “And, large-ly, we know what the solution is:Wa-ter quality infrastructure.”Bellone said an advisory committee

with representatives from the 10 townsacross Suffolk would be established todetermine how to best use the funds,and where to focus on upgrades.Richard Amper, executive director

of environmental advocacy nonprofitLong Island Pine Barrens Society,said that those 360,000 homes emittwo-thirds of local nitrogen pollutionbecause they’re fitted with “5,000-year-old technology, rings wherewe’re dumping our wastewater fromour homes and businesses directly in-to groundwater.”“And, we’re wondering why we’re

producing these algae blooms,” he

added. “Government needs to help outhere. The kind of revenue that we’redeveloping here is almost painless.”Amper added that Suffolk has ini-

tiated tests of various kinds of treat-ment systems in 19 private homes tohelp determine the best system toeventually utilize across the island.Marc Herbst, executive director of

the Long Island Contractors Associ-ation, also stressed that another as-

pect of the undertaking would be jobcreation.“The contractors that I represent

construct infrastructure for our re-gion. Every construction job, everyposition, creates creates a ripple ef-fect of two additional jobs. Theworkforce will benefit,” he said. “It’sreally an economic boom to have thisdone, while we’re improving thequality of life.”


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The Upper Room Royals completedtheir first season under head coach TomFemminella last month, securing a 19-6 overall record and third place in theEast Region of the National PrepChampionships in South Carolina.For Femminella, the season will be

remembered as one of “firsts.”For the first time in the history of

Upper Room Christian School in DixHills, he said, two players on the boysbasketball team were offered scholar-ships to play Division II basketball incollege: Stefan Jevdjenijevic andJose Pabon.In the National Prep Championships,

the team reached East Region semifi-nals for the first time, ultimately falling74-62 to Maryland-based NationalChristian Academy on March 4, butcoming away with a 72-62 win overNorth Carolina-based CombineAcademy for third place.The K-12 school joined this season

the newly-assembled eight-teamNorthAmerican Christian AthleticConference. The Royals reached theconference championship game,falling 67-51 to St. Benedict’s Prep.And, of course, it was the first sea-

son as head coach of the Royals for

Femminella, a Massapequa native whopreviously coached basketball at WardMelville High School and HofstraUniversity.“It was a fun year, a great season,”

Femminella said. “Taking away fromthe season, there was a lot of growth.You have to build somewhere. I don’tthink a lot of us expected this muchsuccess this soon.”That success was contagious, he

said, adding that his phone has beenringing with inquires on the team, and

a visit from Jay Wright, head coach ofthe Villanova men’s basketball team,which won the 2016 NCAA nationalchampionship last month.“He took a private jet and he was in

our gym checking players out,”Femminella said. “He’s a friend, but atthe same time he knows we’re up tosomething here.”For Pabon, a 6-foot senior guard

who averaged 8.6 points and 7.9 assistper game, the season of firsts yieldedmore than just success on the court.

“Even though, this was our firsttime playing together and most of uswere from different countries and cul-tures, we found our way to relate toeach other,” he said. “Every game wasan opportunity to make mistakes as afamily, trying our best to support eachother.”Pabon, a native of Venezuela, said

his next step is to play college basket-ball and earn a degree. After that, hewants “to represent my country andplay professional basketball in eitherEurope or back in my country.”Elsewhere on the court, the Royals

were led offensively by OsbelCaraballo, a 6-foot-5 junior swing-man, who averaged 22.9 points throughthe season. That includes an average of26 points per game through the Royals’three-game stretch in the National PrepChampionships.Feminella said he had “a real big

season,” and is excited to see whatCaraballo has in store for next season.Another player expected to return

for Upper Room is RashanAllen, a 6-foot-1 junior who averaged 13.3 pointsper game. Allen, of Amityville, said heand the Royals are ready to make evenmore noise next season.He said, “I just hope we get a chance

to play against the best competitionaround to let people know we’re here.”

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The Upper Room Royals, based out of the Dix Hill school, finished their basketballseason with a 19-6 record and third place finish in the East Region of the NationalPrep Championships in South Carolina last month.

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The Half Hollow Hillslacrosse team is on fire to startthe 2016 season. Through ninegames, the Thundercolts sporta 7-2 overall record, and 5-2record in Suffolk Division Iplay.The most-recent divisional

win came over Lindenhurst onApril 20, a 14-3 victory forHalf Hollow Hills. TheThundercolts led 5-3 comehalftime, but outscoredLindenhurst 9-0 in the secondhalf to preserve the win.They were led by a pair of

five-point performances fromSamantha Leva and JuliaPascarella, and a 12-saveeffort by goaltender PaulinaDifatta.Leva scored three goals and

dished out two assists. Thesophomore has now recorded

at least four points in seven ofHalf Hollow Hills’ nine games.As for Pascarella, she scored

five goals for the Thundercolts,raising her season tally to 23.The junior has recorded at leastone goal and two points in eachof Half Hollow Hills’ gamesthis season.Prior to the win over

Lindenhurst, Half HollowHills defeated both Riverheadand Longwood in divisionalplay.The 10-7 win over Riverhead

came on April 19 when Levaand Pascarella combined for 9points to lift the Thundercolts.Difatta also recorded 13 savesin the win.This time, Leva scored two

goals and added two assistswhile Pascarella scored fourgoals and dished out oneassist.The 14-13 win over

Longwood came on April 14.

The score was tied 9-9 at half-time, but the Thundercoltsedged Longwood 5-4 in thesecond half to secure the win.Difatta made nine saves, andKelly Sullivan led HalfHollow Hills with four points.Sullivan, a sophomore,

scored two goals and added apair of assists.The Thundercolts were set to

take on Smithtown West onWednesday after deadline. TheBulls sported a 7-1, with theironly loss coming to West Islipon April 21. West Islip, whichalso defeated Half HollowHills, sat above all other teamsin the Division I standings as ofdeadline.Next up, Half Hollow Hills

will face Bay Shore on Friday.Game time is scheduled for at10 a.m. at Bay Shore HighSchool. Bay Shore (4-3) lastdefeated Longwood 15-7 onApril 21.

Thundercolts Off To Roaring StartGIRLS LACROSSE>> HALF HOLLOW HILLS 14, LINDENHURST 3

Julia Pascarella has recorded a total of 13 points inHalf Hollow Hills last three games – all three of whichwere victories for the Thundercolts.

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Following their Suffolk Countychampionship amonth ago, five mem-bers of the Half Hollow Hills Westboys basketball team were honoredearlier this month during the county’sCoaches Association awards dinner.

Richie Altenord, Matt Asenjo,Kian Dalyrimple, CameronJordan and Deven Williams wereeach recognized onApril 13 for theirefforts this past season, which cul-minated in the school’s first SuffolkClass AA championship since the2010-2011 season.Altenord, a 6-foor-4 senior guard,

earned All-League, All-Conferenceand All-County honors. Asenjo, a 5-foot-9 junior guard, securedAcademic All-County and All-Tournament honors. Dalyrimple, a6-foot-5 senior guard, was namedthe Class AA playoff tournament’smost valuable player, and alsoearned All-League, All-Conferenceand All-County honors. Jordan, a 6-

foot-5 junior forward, notched All-League, All-Conference and All-Tournament nods. And Williams, a6-foot guard, was earned All-Leagueand All-Tournament status.The group started most of the Colts’

games this season, combining to aver-age 63.2 points per game through fiveSuffolk playoff games. That includesa combined 80-point effort againstBrentwood, which helped lift HillsWest, 86-69, in the county Class AAchampionship game.Head coach Bill Mitaritonna cred-

ited his “talented players,” but alsostressed the importance of positiveattitudes and the system the teamdeployed on the court this season.“That high-pressure defense into

unselfish offense” worked, he said.“This was a very unselfish team.They learned early on when I hadthem three years ago that, in order towin, you’re going to have to sharethe ball. And they did it better thanany team we’ve ever had.”With that, Mitaritonna turned his

focus to the 2016-2017 season,

which could feature six Colts return-ing from this year’s championshipteam, including Asenjo and Jordan.“The outlook is strong because we

have such a great group of kids thatdidn’t play a lot this year, but learneda lot in practice,” Mitaritonna said.“So, along with Cameron and Matt –who are just super players, superkids – I think… we have a strongcompliment of players.”As for his senior group – which

also includes Zachary Murciano,

Thomas Raneri, GabrielSatterwhite and Jake Willinger –Mitaritonna said, “When they gradu-ate I’m going to miss them as people– just being around them every daybecause they’re so much fun to teachand coach. They have great attitudes.If you have a positive attitude andyou’re open to learning, you can besuccessful.”He continued, “So you’ll miss

their talent, but I’ll miss them aspeople more so.”

Postseason Honors For ColtsBOYS BASKETBALL

From left: Hills West Colts Kian Dalyrimple, Deven Williams, Matt Asenjo, RichieAltenord and Cameron Jordan are honored during the Suffolk County CoachesAssociation boys basketball awards dinner on April 13.


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