Following Len Totora's death in late February, his friend and artist Erich Preis was inspired to memorialize him in a two-paneled, larger than life-sized mural
"He was all about doing for others." That's the highest compliment artist Erich Preis could think of and he said it about Len Totora, owner for many years of L & L Camera and Video in Huntington Village before his death February 22. To honor his altruistic friend, Preis decided to memorialize Totora in a life-sized, double-paneled mural on a building at one of the busiest corners in Huntington, Park Avenue and East Main Street. Preis said Totora inspired him as the pair worked together to provide support to homeless veterans. Preis often donated his paintings to raise money for homeless veterans as well as drawing or painting commemorative images of fallen soldiers for their families. "There are thousands of homeless veterans right here on…
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A youth was seen damaging the video surveillance camera at a Subway restuarant on Larkfield Road in East Northport.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Crime Stoppers and the Suffolk County Police Second Squad Detectives are asking for the public's help to identify and locate the youth who damaged property at a local store. On November 25, 2009 at 11:45 P.M. an unknown teenage male (pictured), walked up to the Subway sandwich shop at 402 Larkfield Rd., East Northport and damaged the night vision surveillance camera. The damage is valued at $500. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential. Authority: D/Sgt. R. Auspacker CC# …
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Karyl Claroni
7:29 pm on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Excellent article Kelly. I did not know Mr. Totora but after reading your article I wished I had the opportunity. Mr. Preis seems to be a very special person also. more ›