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December 2012
Long Island’s Lifestyle and Entertainment Magazine
Holiday Gifts, Glitz and
Gold Coast Glamor
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December 2012Contents
245 W. Jericho Tpke • Huntington • 631-549-1500
Handmade Ties
Custom Designed Suits
Handmade Button Holes
cover artist:John S. Vater has been photographing fashion and beauty for more than
35 years. He began his career shooting for local Long Island press, then made his way to New York City, where he captured the fashion elite on film for top modeling agencies. His work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Redbook, The New York Times, Studio and Esthetica. John’s work has graced the cover of Newsday and has been showcased in Modern and American Salon Magazines and National Geographic Traveler. Each season John can be seen shooting behind the scenes during New York’s Fashion Week.
Cover FashionsVS & You Chocolate Cashmere Fox trim cape & St. John Couture Emerald green one shoulder gown. Available at Marshs, 270 Main Street,
Huntington Village. Chandelier Tourmaline earring, Narrow Pave Champagne Diamonds bracelet, Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet, Wide Pave Champagne diamond
bracelet, Rose cut Diamond and Emerald ring. Loren Jewels. Available at Zachary’s Fine Jewelry, 264 Main Street, Huntington Village.
Village Connection
7 Feature: Gold Coast Glamour
22 Feature: Sedoni Gallery
25 Holiday Gift Guide
30 Fitness
32 Northport History
34 Outdoor Living
36 Playing it Safe
42 Feature: Holiday Drink Special
LIVE Magazine
50 Eye on the Arts
52 Art Galleries and Museums
56 Astrology
59 Feature: Holiday Music in Huntington
63 Local Exposure
village connection • december 2012 • 5245 W. Jericho Tpke • Huntington • 631-549-1500
Handmade Ties
Custom Designed Suits
Handmade Button Holes
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All artwork, design & layout by Village Connection Magazine, Inc. is sole property of the publisher and may not be reproduced in whole or part. The publisher will not be responsible for errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error, and such responsibility, if any, shall be limited only to the first use of advertising in the case of repeated use. The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any advertising at its sole discretion. Position requests can not be guaranteed. The advertiser shall represent that all artwork and copy provided by the advertiser is owned by the advertiser and it has the right to utilize such in this publication. ©2012 Village Connection Magazine, Inc.
village connectionPublisher Jim Savalli
Customer Relations Sean Carroll
Beauty and Fashion Consultants John and Adriana Vater
Models provided by: Hart Modeling Agency
Social Media MarketingJM Creative Designs
MaryGrace Foti
PhotographyJohn Vater
John Joseph Dowling Jr.
DistributionMichael Savalli
Contributing Writers:Adriana Vater; Dr. Stephen Atkins, PhD;
David Tuohy, Jr.; Barbara Simons; Nick Radesca; Bob Little; Charles H. Gamarekian; Alex Borg Liddy Yvette; Alan Stableford; Elise Pearlman;
Mary Ann Dellinger; Robert Schwartz; Kathleen Tafti PT, MS, CSCS; Danielle Kraese; Dr. Cynthia Paulis;
Marilyn Urso; Dr. Janine H. Burns; Adriene Passannante
COVERING LONG ISLAND’S NORTH SHOREHuntington • Northport • Cold Spring Harbor • Greenlawn • East Northport
Commack • Dix Hills • Melville • Oyster Bay • Syosset Woodbury • Smithtown • Kings Park • Commack • Hauppauge
CONTACT INFORMATIONPhone 631-759-7590
Published by: Village Connection Magazine, Inc.
93 Main StreetCold Spring Harbor, NY 11724villageconnectionmagazine.com
Gold Coast Glamour Shines
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Associate PublisherJeanne Murphy
Creative DirectorNicole Savalli
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Gold Coast Glamour Shines on the Huntington
Hot List: Holiday 2012
Laura is wearing a Cream sweater dress by Theory available at Marsh’s. Her Yellow Sapphire and Multi-Sapphire Pendant is available at Zachary’s Fine Jewelry.
By John and Adriana Vater, co-founders, Spa Adriana
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From the Gatsby era to the modern-day speakeasy, this month’s holiday issue reflects the glamour, verve and carefree style of individuality; of
femininity with a bit of edge. It’s all featured in the Huntington Hot List for Holiday 2012, which encourages shoppers to “keep it local” by showcasing all the wonderful goodies our beautiful town has to offer.
Featuring the stately backdrops of the Heckscher Museum and the Founders Room at the Paramount Theater, for this issue of Village Connection Spa Adriana's creative team joined with Marshs of Huntington, Francine’s Fashion Boutique and Zachary's Fine Jewelry to show off the very best in beauty and style.
Huntington’s boutiques are where fashionable Long Islanders find the very best in beauty, style and wonderful food. This season the Hot List shows off jewel-tones and neutrals in intricate, luxe fabrics; longer necklaces; and plunging sheer panels in the back of a dress that tease with vivacious drama. Show your gorgeous skin!
Laura wears a long sleeve black Diane Von Furstenberg dress with beautiful detailed back embellished with beading from Marsh's. Her Black Diamond, Diamond, Spinel & Gray Agate Earrings and Diamond Ring are both available at Zachary’s Fine Jewelry
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From the Publisher
It’s hard to believe that we’re approaching the holidays and another new year! As we close out 2012, we look back on a year of great strides at Village Connection.
Even through Sandy, out network became stronger as we reached out through local charities and local businesses to help others in need. We are greatful to have such a strong community and group of affiliates, advertisers and readers that continuously grows everyday.
We are excited about new projects, like our website villageconnectionmagazine.com, which allows us great opportunities to help in our efforts to become a portal for our community. Our social network has grown off the charts and we are learning new ways to harness its potential every day.
We’re looking forward to our anniversary issue in January, where we will celebrate and welcome our 13th year of publishing. 13 has always been a lucky number for me, and I am certain that it will hold true with Village Connection. Please take a minute to check out my new website. Keep in mind that it is evolving every day. Sign up for the digital edition and our newsletter so you can be updated about the exciting new programs starting in January. Also, be sure to get a Village Connection Discount Card at local participants. The card is a “reusable coupon” which can be used at multiple local businesses.
I hope you all have Great holiday season! We look forward to another year of sharing with you all that Long Island has to offer.
In the meantime, See you in the Village...
Jim
Jim’s jacket and shirt are both available at Marsh’s.
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Stop by and sample over 50 Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars!
NOW OPEN! VISIT OUR NEW STORE ON MAIN STREET IN SAYVILLE
HUNTINGTON • 278 Main Street • 631-423-1500 • thecrushedolive.comSTONY BROOK VILLAGE • 133 Main Street • 631-675-6266
Now available in our Huntington Location! come taste our large selection of domestic and
imported artisan cheeses fromIdeal Cheese Shop
Great Holiday Gifts& Custom Gift Baskets
New this Year:Custom gift boxes with
2,3, or 4 bottles
• Alex and Ani • Annalee • Belleek • Department 56• Fontanini • Patience Brewster • Trapp & Root Candles • Vera Bradley And so much more to select!
631-261-6001 101 Main Street, Northport
open mon-sat 10 am - 6 pm, sun 11am - 5pm
Great Gifts From Around the World
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Discover the hottest trends in jewelry, handbags, scarves and more
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• Sidekicks • DaVinci Beads• Big Buddha® • Play-Doh®
Roxy’s burgundy Dave amd Johnny is from Francines Fashion Boutique. Her Diamond, Tsavorite & Green Uvarovite Earrings are from Zachary’s Fine Jewlery.
Laura’s St. John Couture Emerald green one shoulder gown and VS & You Chocolate Cashmere Fox trim cape are both available at Marsh’s. Her earrings, bracelets, and ring are all Loren Jewels from Zachary’s Fine Jewelry.
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135 Main Street • Northport • 631-261-7223Mon-Sat: 8am-8pm Sun: 9am-7pm
www.fourstarvarietyandhome.com
VARIETY & HOME STOREFour StarFour Star
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Come visit our new jewelry department featuring the unique Kameleon
jewelry line.
The “Store that has everything…” Including:• Melissa & Doug® • Rubbermaid® • Lego®
• Danielson Designs • True Value®
• Beanie Boos • Yankee Candles®
• Martini Moments by Lolita®
• Sidekicks • DaVinci Beads• Big Buddha® • Play-Doh®
Roxy’s burgundy Dave amd Johnny is from Francines Fashion Boutique. Her Diamond, Tsavorite & Green Uvarovite Earrings are from Zachary’s Fine Jewlery.
Laura’s St. John Couture Emerald green one shoulder gown and VS & You Chocolate Cashmere Fox trim cape are both available at Marsh’s. Her earrings, bracelets, and ring are all Loren Jewels from Zachary’s Fine Jewelry.
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Gold Coast Girls
Spa Adriana’s new beauty collection, Gold Coast Girls, is beautifully shown by models graciously provided by The Hart
Agency. It’s all about refined, elegant beauty.Hair features longer lengths and sideswept bangs. Grown-out
fringe is beautifully swept to the side. Braids add touchable texture, in succulent violet reds with black cherry lowlights, or auburns with strawberry highlights. Honey blonde with cinnamons added to underneath layers gives a peek-a-boo effect. Thicker, fuller hair is key this season.
Luxurious petal tones grounded by neutrals are the palette for eyes, lips and cheeks. Be playful; enjoy color-saturated lips or richly contoured eyes – or both.
Cat-shaped contouring elongates the eyes, while feminine colors and soft blending keep the look sophisticated.
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Laura wears a Metallic Gray, Black & Silver dress from Francine's Fashion Boutique. Dress by: Arianne. Her Cross & Chain Necklaces, Bracelet and Silver & Diamond Ring are from Zachary’s Fine Jewelry. Roxy wears a red full length dress with embroidered straps and high side slit from Francine's Fashion Boutique. Dress by: Frank Lyman. Her Diamond, Tsavorite & Green Uvarovite Earrings and Diamond Cuff are both from Zachary’s Fine Jewelry as well.
Laura wears a Cream sweater dress by Theory from Marsh’s. Laura’s Silver, Yellow Sapphire & Multi-Sapphire Pendant and Silver & Diamond Bracelet are both available at Zachary’s Fine Jewelry. Roxy wears a Black and red spike print twisted silk dress by Kelly Weartsler from Marsh’s. Her earrings, bangles and ring are also available at Zachary’s Fine Jewelry. (Left)
village connection • december 2012 • 157935 Jer icho Tpke. Woodbury, NY 11797 . (516) 496-3488 facebook.com/mst iquebout ique twi t te r .com/mst iquebout ique
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Gold Coast Girls
Spa Adriana’s new beauty collection, Gold Coast Girls, is beautifully shown by models graciously provided by The Hart
Agency. It’s all about refined, elegant beauty.Hair features longer lengths and sideswept bangs. Grown-out
fringe is beautifully swept to the side. Braids add touchable texture, in succulent violet reds with black cherry lowlights, or auburns with strawberry highlights. Honey blonde with cinnamons added to underneath layers gives a peek-a-boo effect. Thicker, fuller hair is key this season.
Luxurious petal tones grounded by neutrals are the palette for eyes, lips and cheeks. Be playful; enjoy color-saturated lips or richly contoured eyes – or both.
Cat-shaped contouring elongates the eyes, while feminine colors and soft blending keep the look sophisticated.
7935 Jer icho Tpke. Woodbury, NY 11797 . (516) 496-3488 facebook.com/mst iquebout ique twi t te r .com/mst iquebout ique
Shop online for the holidays!
Laura wears a Metallic Gray, Black & Silver dress from Francine's Fashion Boutique. Dress by: Arianne. Her Cross & Chain Necklaces, Bracelet and Silver & Diamond Ring are from Zachary’s Fine Jewelry. Roxy wears a red full length dress with embroidered straps and high side slit from Francine's Fashion Boutique. Dress by: Frank Lyman. Her Diamond, Tsavorite & Green Uvarovite Earrings and Diamond Cuff are both from Zachary’s Fine Jewelry as well.
Laura wears a Cream sweater dress by Theory from Marsh’s. Laura’s Silver, Yellow Sapphire & Multi-Sapphire Pendant and Silver & Diamond Bracelet are both available at Zachary’s Fine Jewelry. Roxy wears a Black and red spike print twisted silk dress by Kelly Weartsler from Marsh’s. Her earrings, bangles and ring are also available at Zachary’s Fine Jewelry. (Left)
village connection • december 2012 • 157935 Jer icho Tpke. Woodbury, NY 11797 . (516) 496-3488 facebook.com/mst iquebout ique twi t te r .com/mst iquebout ique
Shop online for the holidays!
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Roxy wears a burgundy one shoulder sheer dress with stunning beaded overlay from Francines Fashion Boutique. Dress by: Dave & Johnny. Her Ruby, Black Diamond, & Diamond Earrings are available at Zachary’s Fine Jewelry.
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Roxy wears a burgundy one shoulder sheer dress with stunning beaded overlay from Francines Fashion Boutique. Dress by: Dave & Johnny. Her Ruby, Black Diamond, & Diamond Earrings are available at Zachary’s Fine Jewelry. village connection • december 2012 • 17
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Laura wears a Cream Sweater dress with plaid jacket by Theory. Available at Marsh’s. Jim Savalli wears a Brunello Cucinelli Jacket along with blue checkered shirt and tan Incotex pant also available at Marsh’s.
Photography & Editorial Concept John Vater
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•
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We are paying RECORD HIGH PRICES for:Diamond Jewelry • Large Diamonds
• Diamond Engagement Rings • Silverware • FlatwareHigh Premiums for High End Watches, Such As:
Hublot, Cartier, Rolex, Audemars, Patek, Vacheron, & More
A High-End Jewelry & Watch Buying Company
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(Across from Home Depot)
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OR
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Store Hours 10-6pm
We Buy Gold, Diamonds, Watches, Silver & CoinsGold Hits
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Work With a Team Of Professionals To Get The Most For Your Estate Pieces
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For roughly 20 years, Sedoni Gallery has been a flourishing fixture of Huntington’s cozy village. The store’s offerings range from the affordable to the more luxurious, with a diverse selection of everything from designer jewelry, home furnishings, baby accessories, handbags, home décor, and even some original artwork. Over the years, the store has grown to develop a warm family feel, with its entire staff having been there for at least a decade.
Owner Leslie Salant regularly travels to trade shows to bring back unique finds from parts all over the country. Almost every item in the shop is American-made or American-designed.
Shoppers will be enchanted by the discovery of all kinds of distinctive merchandise, such as glassware created from recycled beer bottles, Chinese checkers with marbles made from semi-precious stones, gorgeous hand-blown glass, spa-quality bathrobes, handmade botanical candles, funky multi-strand bracelets, and stunning chandelier earrings in shades of aqua and emerald.
There’s plenty of appeal for the men too, who will stumble
upon various gadgets, sports paraphernalia, wristwatches in bold hues, and cufflinks crafted from authentic baseballs, pucks, and even the bright orange seats of the late Shea Stadium. The store’s website offers a sampling of some of the enticing items that can be found in stock.
A perfect idea for the holidays, Sedoni Gallery offers a “Wish List” service, where shoppers can compile a registry of items that earn their attraction, making the gift-scouting process much simpler for friends and family. But those venturing into the store in search of a present for a loved one should be prepared, because they can almost expect to leave with a little something for themselves, too.
Sedoni Gallery - 304 New York Ave, Huntington, 11743631-547-4811Sedonigalleryonline.comMon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 12 p.m.-6 p.m.(Hours extended for the holidays—call for details)
Danielle Kraese has been a Huntington resident since back in the days when nobody could beat The Wiz. She graduated from the University at Albany with a degree in Journalism and has since enjoyed learning more about her lively hometown through writing about it. More of her work can be seen at: Daniellekraese.com
Sedoni Gallery Features a Full Display of Distinct Finds
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Village ConnectionHoliday Gift Guide
Cow Over The MoonVictor Cruz Autographed Official Super Bowl XLVI Football
Last year Cruz set the Giants all time single season receiving yards record. This comes with a Steiner Sports certificate of authenticity.
Available at Cow Over The Moon - 282 Main Street, Huntington631.424.1796
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Shhh, the holiday secret is out...YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHAT YOU’LL FIND!
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This holiday season consider a gift card from one of your favorite local restaurants.
Any of the restaurants advertised in the Village Connection Magazine is sure to please everyone on your shopping list.
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EVEN SHOWERPROOFUnlike many hearing aids, Lyric can be used during almost all your daily activities, such as exercising, showering, talking on the phone and sleeping.
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Most Americans slack off from their daily workout routine and clean eating around the holidays. Many people gain between 9 and 14 pounds from Thanksgiving through New Years. As a fitness expert I am continuously designing new and creative ways to help my clients stick with their workouts and clean eating program during the holiday season.
The following are tips to help you stay on track: 1. Write down the days and times you workout on your calender and treat it as any other appointment you have that day. 2. The day of a holiday celebration make sure you eat small healthy meals every 4 hours to keep your metabolism high and your
appetite low so when you're at the event you will eat less of the unhealthy foods.
3. Pile your plate with healthy choices and only a small palm-size amount of the unhealthy choices. You will become full and if you eat the unhealthy choice last will feel satisfied with the taste.
4. Drink water all day long and at the event. If you are drinking an alcoholic beverage have a large glass of water before you have another alcoholic beverage. Do this throughout the evening and you will drink half of the amount you would without the water.
5. Keep your holiday outfit sitting out on your dresser. Try it on every few days to see how you feel in it. If you've made poor nutrition choices that day, then it is a good day to try on those clothes as you will probably feel like it doesn’t look as good as it does on days you eat clean and exercise.
6. Write down your fitness goals and re-evaluate them weekly. Even if your goal is to maintain your weight and not gain weight over the holidays, you want to achieve it, and working out and eating well is the answer.
And before I go I want to share some very exciting news with you!! To keep our clients accountable at this time of year, Huntington Fit Body Bootcamp is doing a 12 week Transformation Contest where the winner can win a 43 inch Flat Screen TV. The owner of Village Connection Magazine, Jim Savalli, has agreed to participate in the contest!! Jim and
I have met and discussed his goals and he is officially getting started to achieve optimal health and to get into the best shape of his life. So let’s all wish Jim well as his journey is just beginning. We will keep you posted with stories in the upcoming editions of the magazine each month, with updates on what he is doing and the progress he is making. Be well and happy holidays!
Staying Motivated Through The Holidays
Kathleen Tafti PT, MS, CSCS, is the owner of Fit Body Bootcamp in Huntington Village www.fitbodybootcampli.com
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The Huntington Township
Chamber of Commerce
Wishes You and Your Family A Happy Holiday Season and a Safe and
Prosperous New Year
Huntington Chamber of Commerce • 164 Main Street, Huntington, New York 11743(631) 423-6100 • Fax (631) 351-8276
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The Huntington Township
Chamber of Commerce
Wishes You and Your Family A Happy Holiday Season and a Safe and
Prosperous New Year
Huntington Chamber of Commerce • 164 Main Street, Huntington, New York 11743(631) 423-6100 • Fax (631) 351-8276
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Bob Little is a long-time resident of the Northport area who greatly enjoys delving into the community’s fascinating history and writing his column for the Northport Historical Society.
northport history • bob little
In 1901 the African American community in Northport initiated a movement to secure a place of worship. The officials of the African Methodist Episcopal mission started raising funds with a clambake. They proceeded to bake and book sales and in 1907 organized a concert at the Union Opera House. Unfortunately, their efforts raised only enough funds to buy land on Railroad Avenue (Church Street today) and lay a foundation for the building.
The congregation met at the site each Sunday to hold its services outdoors. The building committee tried several times unsuccessfully to obtain loans for the construction of a church. In 1908, William Codling, a prominent Northport realtor and devoted member of St. Paul’s Methodist Church offered them a loan of $500.
The cornerstone was laid in 1908, and upon the completion of the sanctuary, a day of praise and thanksgiving was held to dedicate this holy ground. The Praise service conducted by Reverend T.F. Sales from New York City began at 10:30 a.m. followed by sermons by preachers from Huntington, Woodbury, and Setauket. At 12:30 p.m. all shared a “love feast” before the dedication itself began at 2:30. Communion followed at 4:30 after which there was more preaching culminating in a prayer meeting at 7 o’clock and a final address at 7:40 by Reverend William Edwards, the pastor of the new church.
The fellowship of the Allen A.M.E. Church formed a friendly,
devoted, but small congregation. One member once noted that the music for services consisted of solos and duets. “If we had a choir,” he said, “there wouldn’t have been anybody in the pews.” This small congregation was not able to support a full time pastor so Reverend Edwards worked as a confidential clerk and stenographer at a law office near his home in Mineola and commuted to Northport on
the weekends. To meet the basic expenses of running the church, the congregation held various fundraisers in the Village. One of the most popular was a chowder sale at Jensen’s Market on Main Street. The upkeep of the building and grounds posed another financial burden. Fortunately, one congregant, Henry Lewis, a retired sailor, took upon himself the care of the church. Through their efforts, the congregation repaid the $500 loan and held a mortgage-burning celebration on May 7, 1922.
The events of the following decades led to many of the younger members of the fellowship moving to new communities. The membership dwindled to a point that the church was dissolved in the early 1960’s. In 1967, the building was sold for use as a private residence. The church building still stands with its exterior unchanged and the cornerstone in place. In 2010, the Town of Huntington placed a marker noting the building’s historic past.
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32 • village connection • december 2012
Bob Little is a long-time resident of the Northport area who greatly enjoys delving into the community’s fascinating history and writing his column for the Northport Historical Society.
northport history • bob little
In 1901 the African American community in Northport initiated a movement to secure a place of worship. The officials of the African Methodist Episcopal mission started raising funds with a clambake. They proceeded to bake and book sales and in 1907 organized a concert at the Union Opera House. Unfortunately, their efforts raised only enough funds to buy land on Railroad Avenue (Church Street today) and lay a foundation for the building.
The congregation met at the site each Sunday to hold its services outdoors. The building committee tried several times unsuccessfully to obtain loans for the construction of a church. In 1908, William Codling, a prominent Northport realtor and devoted member of St. Paul’s Methodist Church offered them a loan of $500.
The cornerstone was laid in 1908, and upon the completion of the sanctuary, a day of praise and thanksgiving was held to dedicate this holy ground. The Praise service conducted by Reverend T.F. Sales from New York City began at 10:30 a.m. followed by sermons by preachers from Huntington, Woodbury, and Setauket. At 12:30 p.m. all shared a “love feast” before the dedication itself began at 2:30. Communion followed at 4:30 after which there was more preaching culminating in a prayer meeting at 7 o’clock and a final address at 7:40 by Reverend William Edwards, the pastor of the new church.
The fellowship of the Allen A.M.E. Church formed a friendly,
devoted, but small congregation. One member once noted that the music for services consisted of solos and duets. “If we had a choir,” he said, “there wouldn’t have been anybody in the pews.” This small congregation was not able to support a full time pastor so Reverend Edwards worked as a confidential clerk and stenographer at a law office near his home in Mineola and commuted to Northport on
the weekends. To meet the basic expenses of running the church, the congregation held various fundraisers in the Village. One of the most popular was a chowder sale at Jensen’s Market on Main Street. The upkeep of the building and grounds posed another financial burden. Fortunately, one congregant, Henry Lewis, a retired sailor, took upon himself the care of the church. Through their efforts, the congregation repaid the $500 loan and held a mortgage-burning celebration on May 7, 1922.
The events of the following decades led to many of the younger members of the fellowship moving to new communities. The membership dwindled to a point that the church was dissolved in the early 1960’s. In 1967, the building was sold for use as a private residence. The church building still stands with its exterior unchanged and the cornerstone in place. In 2010, the Town of Huntington placed a marker noting the building’s historic past.
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(Next to Value Drugs)
hair salons & physical therapists welcome
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outdoor living • charles h. gamarekian
En plein air, a French expression which means "in the open air", is principally used to describe the act of painting outdoors, which is also called peinture sur le motif ("painting on the ground"). The term is largely associated with the Impressionist artists of the late 1800s, a time when artists began to paint subject matter not normally seen — real people doing real, everyday things — and they came out of their studios into the open air to create their works. Impressionist painters such as Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir advocated en plein air painting, and much of their work was done outdoors. Unlike any other painting technique, it challenges artists to concentrate completely on the information in front of them.
In my career as a paver manufacturer and industry spokesperson spanning over three decades, I have come to recognize the talents of landscape designers and professional landscape contractors as artists in their own rights. Just as the works of the famous painters of
the 1800s reflected everyday occurrences, the designs of these modern day master craftsmen of outdoor spaces take into consideration the day-to-day lifestyles of their homeowner-customers with driveway and patio designs to full-spectrum outdoor living environments. They incorporate specially conceived color palettes and pattern designs, textures, natural and electrical landscape lighting effects and other ambient considerations along with installation techniques that encompass both natural and architectural surroundings into hardscape masterpieces. It is an open canvas for those who recognize that the creativity is limitless.
Many fine art experts agree that master painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso considered color secondary in his work. His works had more to do with twisting forms and rearranging shapes. Today’s landscape architects and contractors rely on unique patterns in monochromatic and multi-color, patterns. Their creative approaches are often revealed in border and banding treatments and unrestricted, random placements in addition to circle and fan patterns, which all can be integrated into the overall motif. Textures also
play a part in painting techniques and mimicking natural stone in interlocking paver systems. Engaging a contractor to design and build a paver patio, pool deck, walkway or driveway should be done with the same caution as you
would when commissioning a custom painting. Check not only the credentials of the company, but also the brand of pavers the contractor recommends because the quality of the materials used can impact on the long life and sustainable beauty of the final job. Remember that you are about to make a substantial investment that when accomplished correctly can provide a special pride of ownership and actually increase the appraised value of your home.
Hardscape Design, The Art Form
Charles H. Gamarekian is the Chairman/CEO of Cambridge Pavers Inc., manufacturers of Cambridge Pavingstones with ArmorTec®, Cambridge Wallstones and a full line of products for outdoor living. He is one of the founders and a current board
member of the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI). Organized in 1993, ICPI is the North American trade association representing the interlocking concrete paver industry and considered by peer associations around the world as the leader in
development and dissemination of technical information for design professionals and contractors. Mr. Gamarekian is recognized worldwide as an expert in his field and is a frequent speaker on the proper installation of pavingstones, wallstones and many
outdoor living products.
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playing it safe • david tuohy
David Tuohy, Jr. is a dedicated Allstate agent and owner of The Tuohy Agency located at 233 East Main Street in Huntington. Visit his website at allstateagencies.com/DavidTuohyJr, or you can reach him at [email protected] or 631-423-1200.
We’ve all seen the mayhem that Christmas trees can cause when not properly secured to your vehicle, but what other mayhem can they cause? If you were one of the many that got their Christmas tree recently, odds are that it’s getting dryer. Here are some important safety precautions to keep you and your family safe throughout the rest of the Holiday Season:
Water it.Logical, we know. However, in the day to day routine, you may not remember to water your Christmas tree. Prolong its life by checking
the water and making sure that you’re not letting your tree dry out.Artificial Tree? Check the box!It’s important that you make sure that if you own an artificial tree, that you check the box for “flame retardant” --- and understand the
difference between that and flame resistance. Fire retardant trees have been chemically treated to resist burning when a flame is present. Check your light cords.The cords holding your Holiday lights together tend to crack and fray over the years. It’s generally recommended that you replace your
tree lights every few years to avoid fire hazards that can be caused by fraying cords. If it’s been a few years since you have replaced your lights, this year may be the year to replace them.
Keep pets away from your tree.Animals are notorious for chewing cords, so it’s particularly important that you keep them away from the tree and make sure that they
are not left unattended to chew or claw cords.Unplug it whenever you leave (or go to bed).As your tree begins to dry out, it’s important that you consider replacing it, trashing it, or at a minimum unplugging it any time you won’t
be around to watch it. The potential consequences that can result from a Christmas tree fire are not worth the risk
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Call me and see how much you can save.I can help you get the protection that’s personalized for youand your family’s needs along with the savings youdeserve. Safe drivers can save 45% or more on carinsurance. And our multiple-policy discount lets you saveeven more.
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Call or stop by to see how much you can save.
David J. Tuohy(631) 423-1200233 East Main [email protected]
Insurance and discounts subject to terms, qualifications and availability. Actual savings will vary. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company: Northbrook, IL. © 2012 Allstate Insurance Company
playing it safe • david tuohy
David Tuohy, Jr. is a dedicated Allstate agent and owner of The Tuohy Agency located at 233 East Main Street in Huntington. Visit his website at allstateagencies.com/DavidTuohyJr, or you can reach him at [email protected] or 631-423-1200.
We’ve all seen the mayhem that Christmas trees can cause when not properly secured to your vehicle, but what other mayhem can they cause? If you were one of the many that got their Christmas tree recently, odds are that it’s getting dryer. Here are some important safety precautions to keep you and your family safe throughout the rest of the Holiday Season:
Water it.Logical, we know. However, in the day to day routine, you may not remember to water your Christmas tree. Prolong its life by checking
the water and making sure that you’re not letting your tree dry out.Artificial Tree? Check the box!It’s important that you make sure that if you own an artificial tree, that you check the box for “flame retardant” --- and understand the
difference between that and flame resistance. Fire retardant trees have been chemically treated to resist burning when a flame is present. Check your light cords.The cords holding your Holiday lights together tend to crack and fray over the years. It’s generally recommended that you replace your
tree lights every few years to avoid fire hazards that can be caused by fraying cords. If it’s been a few years since you have replaced your lights, this year may be the year to replace them.
Keep pets away from your tree.Animals are notorious for chewing cords, so it’s particularly important that you keep them away from the tree and make sure that they
are not left unattended to chew or claw cords.Unplug it whenever you leave (or go to bed).As your tree begins to dry out, it’s important that you consider replacing it, trashing it, or at a minimum unplugging it any time you won’t
be around to watch it. The potential consequences that can result from a Christmas tree fire are not worth the risk
village connection • december 2012 • 37
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THE LARGEST AUDI DEALER IN SUFFOLK COUNTY
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Come & Experience Long Islands Best SERVICE & PARTS DEPARTMENT
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Added Benefits of Maintaining Your Vehicle with US
• Factory Trained Technicians• Original Equipment Parts• “Know Your Vehicle Report”• Lifetime Warranty available on Parts and Labor• Shuttle Service – Drop-off and Pick-up
• Clean, Comfortable Customer Lounge• Coffee, Bagels and Fresh Cookies• Massages available Tuesday, Friday & Saturday• Manicures available Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
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We treat every customer as if they are an honored guest in our home.Whether you are looking for a new car, used car or need service in our state-of-the-art service department, we will make sure your experience
is exceptional.
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Come & Experience Long Islands Best SERVICE & PARTS DEPARTMENT
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Added Benefits of Maintaining Your Vehicle with US
• Factory Trained Technicians• Original Equipment Parts• “Know Your Vehicle Report”• Lifetime Warranty available on Parts and Labor• Shuttle Service – Drop-off and Pick-up
• Clean, Comfortable Customer Lounge• Coffee, Bagels and Fresh Cookies• Massages available Tuesday, Friday & Saturday• Manicures available Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
PLUS
See Dealer For Details.
Pay For It Once – and Never Pay For It Again!
Take the Huntington Toyota Challenge and “Dare To Compare”
LIFETIME WARRANTY!
4 Year AnniversaryCOME EXPERIENCE THE HUNTINGTON TOYOTA DIFFERENCE.
We treat every customer as if they are an honored guest in our home.Whether you are looking for a new car, used car or need service in our state-of-the-art service department, we will make sure your experience
is exceptional.
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1103 EAST JERICHO TURNPIKE, HUNTINGTON, NY 11743 • 1.855.677.5463SHOWROOM HOURS: M-F 9-8. Sat 9-6. Open Sunday 11-4. SERVICE HOURS: M-F 7:30-4:30. Sat 8-4. Closed Sunday. MBHuntington.com
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Mercedes-Benz of Huntington: Our New State-of-the-Art Service Drive Is Now Open
Why service your vehicle at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington? It’s simple: Our newstate-of the-art service drive is now open at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington. Enjoyservice from our friendly Advisors and Mercedes-Benz Certified Technicians,plus convenience and valuable extras.
• New state-of-the-art service drive – drive your vehicleup to a service counter, check-in and drive off in yourloaner vehicle
• Convenient, online appointment scheduling• Convenient Saturday service hours• 90 Mercedes-Benz loaner vehicles available by
appointment• Shuttles or pick-up and delivery to locations in the
Huntington area• Complimentary car washes
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class2013 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year®
Come Test Drive the All-New 2013 GL-Class!
Drive In with Your Mercedes-Benz and Drive Out Happy at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington.
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Toyota has the best overall brand value of any full-line manufac-turer on the road today
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SALES OPEN 7 DAYSMon-Fri 9-9 • Sat 9-6 • Sun 11-5
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Toyota is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction!
Toyota has more 2012 IHS Top Safety Picks than any other brand!
Toyota is the most fuel-efficient full-line automotive manufacturer
Toyota has the Best Resale Value of all brands for 2012 according to Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com
Toyota has the best overall brand value of any full-line manufac-turer on the road today
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SALES OPEN 7 DAYSMon-Fri 9-9 • Sat 9-6 • Sun 11-5
Service & Parts Open Mon-Fri 7-7 •Sat 7-5 • Sun closed
1030 E. JERICHO TPKE • HUNTINGTONtoyotaofhuntington.com • 800-737-9657
TOYOTA QUALITY SPEAKS FOR ITSELFBUT THAT HASN’T STOPPED THE CRITICS FROM CHIMING IN.
The #1 dealerrater.comDealer on Long Island
4 RUNNER
TACOMA
LAND CRUISER
HIGHLANDER
TUNDRA
RAV 4
SEQUOIA
FJ CRUISER
VENZA 0% FinancingUp to 60 Months
Toyota is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction!
Toyota has more 2012 IHS Top Safety Picks than any other brand!
Toyota is the most fuel-efficient full-line automotive manufacturer
Toyota has the Best Resale Value of all brands for 2012 according to Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com
Toyota has the best overall brand value of any full-line manufac-turer on the road today
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HURRICANE SANDY ASSISTANCE
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Huntington Toyota’s 10 Star Hurricane Assistance Program:1. Quick and easy process if needed
2. Most of the transactions can be done over the phone or e-mail3. Pickup and delivery of new or pre-owned vehicles to your home or office
4. No monthly payments on all new purchases until February 20135. No down payments on new or pre-owned vehicles. (Must be approved by lending institution)
6. Huntington Toyota will match the Toyota factory hurricane incentives. Up to $2000 down payment assistance7. Show us that you are a local resident and receive an extra $250 assistance
8. Huntington Toyota will take care of all lease returns, rental returns back to their specific companies9. New cars come with 2 years maintenance and road side assistance included
10. Pre-owned vehicles come with 1 year maintenance and road side assistance included
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HURRICANE SANDY ASSISTANCE
1030 E. JERICHO TPKE • HUNTINGTONTOYOTAOFHUNTINGTON.COM • 800-737-9657
If your vehicle was damaged during Hurricane Sandy
Receive up to $2000
MAKE NO PAYMENTS UNTIL FEBRUARY 2013
IS HERE TO HELP!
For Down Payment Assistance towards the purchase or lease of a new Toyota.
Huntington Toyota’s 10 Star Hurricane Assistance Program:1. Quick and easy process if needed
2. Most of the transactions can be done over the phone or e-mail3. Pickup and delivery of new or pre-owned vehicles to your home or office
4. No monthly payments on all new purchases until February 20135. No down payments on new or pre-owned vehicles. (Must be approved by lending institution)
6. Huntington Toyota will match the Toyota factory hurricane incentives. Up to $2000 down payment assistance7. Show us that you are a local resident and receive an extra $250 assistance
8. Huntington Toyota will take care of all lease returns, rental returns back to their specific companies9. New cars come with 2 years maintenance and road side assistance included
10. Pre-owned vehicles come with 1 year maintenance and road side assistance included
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HURRICANE SANDY ASSISTANCE
1030 E. JERICHO TPKE • HUNTINGTONTOYOTAOFHUNTINGTON.COM • 800-737-9657
If your vehicle was damaged during Hurricane Sandy
Receive up to $2000
MAKE NO PAYMENTS UNTIL FEBRUARY 2013
IS HERE TO HELP!
For Down Payment Assistance towards the purchase or lease of a new Toyota.
Huntington Toyota’s 10 Star Hurricane Assistance Program:1. Quick and easy process if needed
2. Most of the transactions can be done over the phone or e-mail3. Pickup and delivery of new or pre-owned vehicles to your home or office
4. No monthly payments on all new purchases until February 20135. No down payments on new or pre-owned vehicles. (Must be approved by lending institution)
6. Huntington Toyota will match the Toyota factory hurricane incentives. Up to $2000 down payment assistance7. Show us that you are a local resident and receive an extra $250 assistance
8. Huntington Toyota will take care of all lease returns, rental returns back to their specific companies9. New cars come with 2 years maintenance and road side assistance included
10. Pre-owned vehicles come with 1 year maintenance and road side assistance included
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Home for the Holidays with Jo-Ann Corretti
eye on the arts • elise pearlman
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Elise Pearlman, an arts and leisure journalist, has been reviewing photography and art exhibits, theater and restaurants for nine years. Her work has appeared in Newsday,
Dan’s Papers and Long Island Pulse Magazine as well as local newspapers. She cre-ates the popular ‘There’s No Place Like Northport’ calendar with her husband. She can
be reached at [email protected].
At this time of year there is a joyous renewal of the human spirit across Long Island, with each town boasting its own unique holiday ambiance. It is precisely this air of enchantment that award-winning artist Jo-Ann Corretti has been capturing in her holiday paintings and Christmas cards for decades.
“I love painting Christmas scenes because they resonate with happiness,” said Jo-Ann who enjoys immortalizing landmarks decked out for the season in Northport, Cold Spring Harbor, East Northport and beyond.
This year Jo-Ann is proudly debuting a new holiday card, and fans will see that she has outdone herself.
“This is the card that people have been asking for,” Jo-Ann said of her panoramic image of Northport at Christmas which brings together beloved elements celebrated in previous work.
“You’ll see the two children with a sled, the village park, Santa, the gazebo, and the snowman,” Jo-Ann said. To add an additional
dash of holiday magic, Jo-Ann will be sprinkling some crystal dust on small holiday prints which are then framed in gold. There’s also a sparkly image of Northport’s architecturally distinctive Main Street that is perfect for gift-giving.
“I will also have framed 8 x 10 inch prints of my 2012 Christmas scene,” said Jo-Ann, who will be exhibiting at the DECA Holiday Craft Fair at Northport High School, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport on December 8 and 9 from 10 am to 5 pm. For those who enjoy giving personalized seasonal gifts, Jo-Ann specializes in commissioned pieces, including house portraits. To see more of her work, visit joanncorretti.com.
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9 East Contemporary Art9 East Carver St., Huntington631-662-9459
Alfred van Loen GallerySouth Huntington Public Library145 Pidgeon Hill Rd., Huntington Station631-549-4411www.shpl.info/about_gallery.asp
Art League of Long Island107 East Deer Park Rd., Melville631-462-5400www.artleagueli.org
Art-Trium Gallery25 Melville Park Rd., Melville631-271-8423www.huntingtonarts.org
b.j. spoke gallery299 Main St., Huntington631-549-5106www.bjspokegallery.com
Heckscher Museum of Art2 Prime Ave., Huntington631-351-3250www.heckscher.org
Vanderbilt Museum180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport631-854-5579www.vanderbiltmuseum.org
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor631-367-3418www.cshwhalingmuseum.org
FotoFoto Gallery372 New York Ave., Huntington631-549-0448www.fotofotogallery.com
Greenlawn – CenterportHistorical Association MuseumHarborfields Public Library31 Broadway, Greenlawn631-754-1180
LaMantia Gallery127 Main St., Northport631-754-8414www.lamantiagallery.com
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Astrology
See into your past, present and future. Learn how to channel your negative energy onto a positive productive path. Astrological, Metaphysical & Psychic Insight with MaryAnn Dellinger. MaryAnn can be reached at 631-875-7235 or by email at [email protected]
Aries:You may feel irritable now. Stand up for yourself on large matters that count; let go of unimportant ones rather than getting caught up in the tension.
Taurus: You may be feeling less motivated than usual at this time. Take caution not to overindulge. Self-discipline may be in order.
Gemini: Best to be careful in how you communicate, not to encounter difficulty with others. You may need to be more patient by thinking before you speak.
Cancer: Subconscious energies may make you feel irritable with one to one relationships. You may be questioning the validity of what you are doing. Don’t get frustrated with the challenges.
Leo: You may feel more like indulging yourself rather than accomplishing things that need done. It can be good or bad depending on the circumstances. You decide.
Virgo: You may be busier than usual with paperwork and conferences. Make your point and let it go without being controversial.
Pisces: Be alert as to what day you can communicate with more tranquility when the tempo of the days may become too fast.
Libra: Although you don’t feel like compromising now, it is exactly what is needed to avoid disagreements.
Scorpio: Good time to think about pleasing yourself and getting out for your own enjoyment. Leave the harsh realities of everyday life behind for a bit. Others may be attracted to you.
Sagittarius: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Your mind is clearer than usual allowing you to express yourself in any project you encounter.
Capricorn: Someone taking advantage of you is not an issue here. You are standing up for yourself more than ever. Just be careful of arguments because of this high energy level.
Aquarius: Compromising rather than fighting is fine as long as you don’t give up something that is important to you to avoid conflict.
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Astrology
See into your past, present and future. Learn how to channel your negative energy onto a positive productive path. Astrological, Metaphysical & Psychic Insight with MaryAnn Dellinger. MaryAnn can be reached at 631-875-7235 or by email at [email protected]
Aries:You may feel irritable now. Stand up for yourself on large matters that count; let go of unimportant ones rather than getting caught up in the tension.
Taurus: You may be feeling less motivated than usual at this time. Take caution not to overindulge. Self-discipline may be in order.
Gemini: Best to be careful in how you communicate, not to encounter difficulty with others. You may need to be more patient by thinking before you speak.
Cancer: Subconscious energies may make you feel irritable with one to one relationships. You may be questioning the validity of what you are doing. Don’t get frustrated with the challenges.
Leo: You may feel more like indulging yourself rather than accomplishing things that need done. It can be good or bad depending on the circumstances. You decide.
Virgo: You may be busier than usual with paperwork and conferences. Make your point and let it go without being controversial.
Pisces: Be alert as to what day you can communicate with more tranquility when the tempo of the days may become too fast.
Libra: Although you don’t feel like compromising now, it is exactly what is needed to avoid disagreements.
Scorpio: Good time to think about pleasing yourself and getting out for your own enjoyment. Leave the harsh realities of everyday life behind for a bit. Others may be attracted to you.
Sagittarius: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Your mind is clearer than usual allowing you to express yourself in any project you encounter.
Capricorn: Someone taking advantage of you is not an issue here. You are standing up for yourself more than ever. Just be careful of arguments because of this high energy level.
Aquarius: Compromising rather than fighting is fine as long as you don’t give up something that is important to you to avoid conflict.
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“Very Good...filet mignon was super tender...with a splendid bearnaise...succulent pork porterhouse...” JOANNE STARKEY
Open Monday, December 24th for Christmas Eve & Monday, December 31st for New Years Eve. Make your reservations today!
STEAKS • SEAFOOD • COCKTAILS • FINE WINE
Wine Down WednesdaysHalf Off Any Bottle On The Wine List All Night
Ladies Night Thursdays1/2 Price Appetizers, 1/2 Price Signature Cocktails,
$5 Social CosmosAfter Hours Burlesque Show
Every Other Friday, 11pm, $10 Cover includes free Russian Standard cocktail
Bringing NYC’s best burlesque to Huntington, Call for DetailsSocial Saturdays
WonderTwinz on the Turntables at 10pmHuntington’s Hottest Dance Party
Sunday SuppersFamily-Style Meals Served with an Entree, Fresh Salad,
All the Sides and Homemade Dessert(with an optional $10 bottomless house wine or draft beer!)
Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 12pm-10pm
395 New York Ave, Huntington631 673-1200 • 631 673-1202 (fax)
www.Portofinohuntington.com
With over 30 years in the Italian food and pizza business, we are happy to introduce you to our traditional Italian recipes and our gourmet pizzas.
Our menu has a large selection of pasta, veal, chicken, and fish specialties that will definitely have something for everyone. From deep dish pizzas to brick oven pizzettes, our unique gourmet pizzas are prepared with the finest ingredients available.
Let us cater your next event!
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Creating Home Theaters That
Excite the Senses
Now Open In Our New Location In The Heart Of Huntington!
Bringing over 20 years Experience in Designing and Installing Home
Theaters and Home Music Systems to Your Neighborhood
Home & Commerical Music Systems Media Furniture & Seating
Home Automation - Security
Total Home Technology382 New York Ave (NE corner of Carver) Huntington, NY 11743
631-271-4434 www.sound-insight.com
HUNTINGTON VILLAGE, NY – November 29, 2012 – Huntington Village is humming with shoppers busy gathering gifts for everyone on their holiday lists. The streets are singing, too, with holiday music piped in over speakers strung all along New York Avenue, Main Street and Wall Street, getting everyone into the spirit of the season.
This year, the music will be even richer thanks to a new sound system funded by the Huntington Business Improvement District (BID). Keeping it local, the BID worked with hometown business Wamco Electric as well as resident Mike Guido, who designed and assembled the new sound system.
“The holiday music sets the mood and provides a welcoming, fun atmosphere for everyone in the Village,” said John Vater, who some call “The Music Man of Huntington Village” because he first orchestrated the holiday tunes 28 years ago and still runs it today.
It was 1984 when Vater, co-founder of Aveda lifestyle salon and spa Spa Adriana, shared songs of the season with New York Avenue by pointing music speakers out his studio window. Soon after, Vater and his good friend Jack Paladino, owner of Christophers, strung a pair of speakers across both sides of the street to improve the sound. Huntington Village continues this tradition nearly three decades later.
The music now has a richer, cleaner sound thanks to the updated equipment. The entire system and wiring has been upgraded with new speakers, amplifiers and a mixing board replacing the 12-year-old system. There are plans to add more zones throughout the Village as funding becomes available.
The music is playing from Black Friday until Jan 6th. So sing along with your holiday favorites as you shop the great stores of Huntington Village and keep it local for the holidays!
The Cheerful Sounds of the Holidays Get Bigger, Brighter in Huntington Village
New, Improved Sound System Brings Merriment to New York Avenue
village connection • december 2012 • 59
Creating Home Theaters That
Excite the Senses
Now Open In Our New Location In The Heart Of Huntington!
Bringing over 20 years Experience in Designing and Installing Home
Theaters and Home Music Systems to Your Neighborhood
Home & Commerical Music Systems Media Furniture & Seating
Home Automation - Security
Total Home Technology382 New York Ave (NE corner of Carver) Huntington, NY 11743
631-271-4434 www.sound-insight.com
HUNTINGTON VILLAGE, NY – November 29, 2012 – Huntington Village is humming with shoppers busy gathering gifts for everyone on their holiday lists. The streets are singing, too, with holiday music piped in over speakers strung all along New York Avenue, Main Street and Wall Street, getting everyone into the spirit of the season.
This year, the music will be even richer thanks to a new sound system funded by the Huntington Business Improvement District (BID). Keeping it local, the BID worked with hometown business Wamco Electric as well as resident Mike Guido, who designed and assembled the new sound system.
“The holiday music sets the mood and provides a welcoming, fun atmosphere for everyone in the Village,” said John Vater, who some call “The Music Man of Huntington Village” because he first orchestrated the holiday tunes 28 years ago and still runs it today.
It was 1984 when Vater, co-founder of Aveda lifestyle salon and spa Spa Adriana, shared songs of the season with New York Avenue by pointing music speakers out his studio window. Soon after, Vater and his good friend Jack Paladino, owner of Christophers, strung a pair of speakers across both sides of the street to improve the sound. Huntington Village continues this tradition nearly three decades later.
The music now has a richer, cleaner sound thanks to the updated equipment. The entire system and wiring has been upgraded with new speakers, amplifiers and a mixing board replacing the 12-year-old system. There are plans to add more zones throughout the Village as funding becomes available.
The music is playing from Black Friday until Jan 6th. So sing along with your holiday favorites as you shop the great stores of Huntington Village and keep it local for the holidays!
The Cheerful Sounds of the Holidays Get Bigger, Brighter in Huntington Village
New, Improved Sound System Brings Merriment to New York Avenue
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3 Stars says the New York Times“Vitae’s menu hews to 21st century tastes.
The dining room is elegant restaurant is attractive & the staff attentive. Vitae
fulfills its promise of the good life.”-JOANNE STARKEY
15% Off Your Check
Valid Sun-Thu only. Not Valid on Holidays. One per table. Not valid with other offers or
gift certificate purchase. exp. 12/31/12
OPENTUES. THRU THURS. 4-10PM
FRI. & SAT. 4-11PMSUN. 4-9PM
Catering on & off premisesCourtesy parking/valet parking
Fri. & Sat.Visit our website for all offers &
promotions
54 NEW STREET - HUNTINGTON VILLAGEReservation Sugg. 631-385-1919
WWW.VITAELI.COM
363 New York Avenue, Huntington631-421-6900 • honukitchen.com
Welcome to Mexican Food Embassy in Farmingdale
Nightly Music
Sunday To Thursday: Noon to 10:00pm • Friday & Saturday: Noon to 11:00pmClosed Tuesdays
Medley of Mexican Food, Margaritas, Mezcal and Music
169 Main St. • Farmingdale • 516-586-8646
www.chichimecasfarmingdale.com
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Music Bar & TAM Cocktails
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3 Stars says the New York Times“Vitae’s menu hews to 21st century tastes.
The dining room is elegant restaurant is attractive & the staff attentive. Vitae
fulfills its promise of the good life.”-JOANNE STARKEY
15% Off Your Check
Valid Sun-Thu only. Not Valid on Holidays. One per table. Not valid with other offers or
gift certificate purchase. exp. 12/31/12
OPENTUES. THRU THURS. 4-10PM
FRI. & SAT. 4-11PMSUN. 4-9PM
Catering on & off premisesCourtesy parking/valet parking
Fri. & Sat.Visit our website for all offers &
promotions
54 NEW STREET - HUNTINGTON VILLAGEReservation Sugg. 631-385-1919
WWW.VITAELI.COM
363 New York Avenue, Huntington631-421-6900 • honukitchen.com
Welcome to Mexican Food Embassy in Farmingdale
Nightly Music
Sunday To Thursday: Noon to 10:00pm • Friday & Saturday: Noon to 11:00pmClosed Tuesdays
Medley of Mexican Food, Margaritas, Mezcal and Music
169 Main St. • Farmingdale • 516-586-8646
www.chichimecasfarmingdale.com
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Music Bar & TAM Cocktails
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LIVE MUSIC: WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAYHAPPY HOUR: 4-7 PM ONLY TEQUILA AND MEZCAL
Come delight in food from the heart of Mexico right in
the heart of Huntington!
Offering a full selection of wine, beer and
margaritas at both locations!
Catering andPrivate Party Room!
Any Occasion
“You won’t mistake it for any of the local Mexicanestablishments — an accomplishment in itself.” – Newsday
296 Main Street • Huntington Village(631) 427-7834 • www.quetzalcoatlmexrest.com
FACEBOOK: QuetzalcoatlquintosolFriday & Saturday: 11AM-11PM•Monday-Thursday: 11AM-10PM•
Sunday: 11AM-9PM
Lunch Specialonly $9.95!
(Monday thru Friday)
THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON LONG ISLAND!
Rated Excellent Food and Service by Zagat for 2009 / 2010
385 New York Avenue • Huntington • Phone: 631-547-1232www.oaxacamenu.com
Facebook: Oaxaca Mexican Food TreaureOpen 7 Days A Week - Friday & Saturday: 11AM-10PM • Sunday-
Thursday: 11AM-9PM • Sunday: 11AM-9PM
“A place where you can expect to find real
Mexican food.”– Newsday
GiftCertificatesAvailable We at Oaxaca would like to
thank you for making usHuntington’s favoriteMexican Restaurant.
Welcome to Mexican Food Embassy in Farmingdale
Nightly Music
Sunday To Thursday: Noon to 10:00pm • Friday & Saturday: Noon to 11:00pmClosed Tuesdays
Medley of Mexican Food, Margaritas, Mezcal and Music
169 Main St. • Farmingdale • 516-586-8646
www.chichimecasfarmingdale.com
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Music Bar & TAM Cocktails
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shorelinebeverage.com • 645 New York Ave. • Huntington
CATERING AVAILABLE FOR ALL OF YOUR SUMMER PARTIES!Entrance at 70 Gerard Street • Huntington Village • 631-923-0424 • rookiesny.com
Watch ALL YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS! Voted BEST SPORTS RESTAURANT by Long Island Press
LET’S DO
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$9.99
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CATERING AVAILABLE FOR ALL OF YOUR SUMMER PARTIES!Entrance at 70 Gerard Street • Huntington Village • 631-923-0424 • rookiesny.com
Watch ALL YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS! Voted BEST SPORTS RESTAURANT by Long Island Press
LET’S DO
LUNCH!FREE Local DeliveryMONDAY-FRIDAY • 11:30-4
$9.99
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FREE Home, Office or Boat DeliveryGift Certificates Available • Open 7 Days
shorelinebeverage.com • 645 New York Ave. • Huntington
Elise Pearlman, an arts and leisure journalist, has been reviewing photography and art exhibits, theater and restaurants for nine years. Her work has appeared in Newsday, Dan’s Papers and Long Island Pulse Magazine as well as local newspapers. She creates the popular
‘There’s No Place Like Northport’ calendar with her husband. She can be reached at [email protected].
Snowflakes, each of which boasts a unique lacy crystalline structure, are among nature’s most beautiful and fascinating creations. The wintry waltz of these diminutive flakes transforms familiar surroundings with its startling whiteness, leaving behind dreamy wonderlands.There is a poetry about winter and photographer Rich Iaboni celebrates it with outstanding images. In “Winter’s Kiss,” the roundabout
in Northport Village Park, lightly dusted with snow, becomes the focal point of a vignette reminiscent of a black and white photograph. In “Out on a Whim,” a photograph taken at Fuch’s Pond in Northport, the silvery latticework of ice-encrusted branches of trees, and their
reflection in the water, ignites the imagination. In “Winter’s Filigree,” newly fallen snow transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, with a gazebo near Northport Harbor’s commercial dock resembling a sugary confection.
Rich, a photographer for all seasons, is known for his vibrantly colored images and tantalizing composition. He will exhibiting at the DECA Holiday Craft Fair, which will be held on Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9 from 10 am to 5 pm at Northport High
School, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport. Rich is also currently probing the parameters of high dynamic range photography which is unparalleled in terms of detail and dimensionality. To appreciate the full range of his artistry, visit his booth or go to iaboniphotoimages.com.
local exposure • elise pearlman
Winter’s Lace: Rich Iaboni
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