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i was so nervous because it was my first time getting fillers (cheek). the entire staff was understanding and answered all of my questions. dr. chasin addressed all of my questions/concerns, despite my asking millions of them. i am excited about my results in that, although it is only day 1, it was subtle, but i noticed the difference. the philosophy of doing less at first and, if necessary, doing more to reach my goal made me comfortable in that i would not look "over corrected." i also liked that there is a follow-up appointment involved; i felt like a patient and not just a number. thank you all again! <3
Just want to say that both Dr. Chasin and Dr. Karolak are wonderful. Their kind and gentle bedside manner along with their expertise allow you to know that you are in good hands. A variety of procedures that allow for a refreshing of your skin and face!
I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of time Dr. Chasin took with me explaining my options and then what his thoughts were for my treatment. He was very thorough and knowledgable.
great experience
I have recommended Dr Chasten to several of my friends who have always been completely satisfied with his kind demeanor and his conservative approach. The staff is always helpful and is always willing to answer any questions I have.
I have been going to reflection for few months now. I go there for laser treatments and I'm satisfied with the services. I recommended to a lot of my friends and everyone loves it.Friendly staff and environment.
They me feel comfortable and explained everything very thoroughly. I loved my results!
I have been going to reflection center for different treatment for past 3 years. I had amazing experiences with reflection center. Receptionists, nurses and staff are very nice, kind and accommodating. Dr. Chasin is the most honest kind and amazing doctor I have ever meet. I have referred 3 friends and family and I will continue to do so. Thank you You guys rock
Dr Chasin, Dr Karolak and staff at reflections is amazing! I've been going to reflections for years and have sent many freinds there for facials and Botox. My skin has drastically improved with the knowledge of dr Chasin and dr Karolak . I've had fraxel and Botox ... And I recommend Reflections to everyone!
Dr Chasin pinpoints the problem accurately and provides a solution that works for the patient. He seems to have a real sense of what you need and what you want. Most important, his expertise is flawless.
Dr. Chasin was highly professional and took the time to thoroughly explain details. He also made very sensible recommendations. I especially liked his conservative approach!
My experience with reflections was excellent. My results is always very good with profession and courteous staff. Dr. Chasin is very professional as well and the area is always clean and calming.
5 Stars, Typical wait time, sweet staff, Understanding doctors.
The team at Reflections are well educated in their field. I was beyond impressed with my experience at this doctorâs office. The entire staff made me feel comfortable and my results exceed my expectations!
Reflections is a warm and welcoming environment. From the receptionist, to the nurses, and office staff, everyone is always willing to answer your questions and make sure you are comfortable. My Laser hair removal results have been amazing and have made me so incredibly happy!
I was recommended to Reflections in Livingston for laser hair removal by a friend that had great results. I am two sessions into my treatments and everything from the consultation to the lovely staff have been easy and pleasant. My results have surpassed my expectations! Would recommend Reflections to friends and family.
Reflections is a beautiful facility. Feels like you entered a spa. Dr Chasin is always very nice and anwers all my questions. I have confidence in his skill and knowledge.
I had a body sculpture done with him and the result was amazing..i higher recommend him
Kind and caring doctors . Staff is down to earth and knowledgable and helpful. I have been there 3x
All of the staff at this center are great. Everyone from the Doctors to the Medical Assistants to the Reception Desk Staff. I also appreciated the honesty of the doctors who tell you the truth, rather than just trying to "overtreat" or sell you anything.
Very pleasant staff, everyone is treated great. Doctor's are all wonderful. Have been to both locations and positive experiences every time. Been using them for almost 1 year now. Highly recommended
I can't thank Dr. Chasin enough. He gave me back my confidence. Everyone at his office has gone above and beyond to make me feel welcome and comfortable. There was never any pressure from any of them.
I have utilized Dr. Chasin's services over a decade ago for lazer hair removal and have been returning ever since for other skin treatments. He and his staff are professional and knowledgeable while being warm and caring. Make an appointment today; you deserve it!
Dr. Chasin is the most amazing doctor! He is extremely knowledgeable and kind. His work is impeccable and his eye for aesthetic artistry is bar none!
This place is AMAZING!!! They offer top of the line services at great prices... They don't "over treat" just to make more money... They do what is right for each individual customer. I have recommended them to everyone I know! Also, a special shout out to Allison the aesthetician from the Livingston office... She is sooooooooo sweet, and knowledgeable. I don't trust many people with my skin, and I totally trust her!! I have one word to describe Dr Gasparro (Who works in both Livingston and Martinsville) GURU!! She is conservative in her treatment approach (which I love!) And she always tells it like it is :) She is a skin magician!!!
I couldn't be happier with my experience at Reflections! My results are amazing and the procedure was so much easier that I expected! Dr. Karolac is a kind and caring doctor as well as being superior at his job!
Nobody does a better job on Botox. Whenever I see wrinkles creeping in, I come in and get a fix. It's great for preventative skin care, and just plain erasing the effects of time. I've been to other doctors, but the results were not nearly as good. I highly recommend Reflections Center!
Dr Chasin is amazing! He makes you feel comfortable and confident in your choices. He would not push any procedures, but explain and give professional advice. I feel very safe with him performing the procedures. Besides, he is a very warm, caring, and attentive person. I have no reservations recommending him to my friends. I live 40 minutes away, but he totally worth the drive.
Dr. Chasin is very attentive and looks out for his patient's best interests. He always takes the time to explain procedures both before and after. He is an excellent doctor.
Dr. Chasin is GREAT!
Dr. Chasin is wonderful, patient and truly cares about how you look... His staff is Professional and very helpful
I wouldn't trust my skin to anyone else. The office setting is peaceful , staff is professional and sweet, and Dr. Chasin is the best at what he does. He never suggests anything that he doesn't think will benefit his patients and takes the time to answer all questions thoroughly.
Look no further than Reflections and Dr. Chasin. You definitely won't be sorry.
Reflections Staff & Dr. Chasin are outstanding!!
Dr Chasin takes the time to listen to what my concerns are and provides feedback and input based on his medical expertise. He ensures I understand what each treatment is and does and sets expectations. I especially appreciate the fact that he advocates looking natural and is conservative in his approach. I had had botox & filler done elsewhere & he professionally advised me as to how he could address my concerns with it. He is definitely patient-focused & provides professional guidance based on that. Excellent!
Dr. Chasin & Dr. Gassparro & staff are the VERY Best amazing!!! I love going there! So professional .. Best care...I'm so fortunate to be able to go to Reflections... So grateful for everyone at reflections!
Excellent visit. Everyone was courteous and nice! Dr. has great bedside manners!!
Dr. Chasin is a pleasure to speak with. His knowledge, candor and demeanor are among the reasons I enjoy going back to Reflections. His staff is always so friendly when they see me and they go out of their way to be helpful. I always look forward to my appointments.
I live and work in Manhattan and I cannot find a better doctor than Mitch and team... He always says less is more and tries to work with me and my medical history. The staff is super friendly, the office is gorgeous and clean and his prices are awesome. He doesn't try to over sell you on things you do not need.
Dr. Chasin and his staff did an amazing job. I was nervous but they took lots of time with me and were very careful and considerate. Dr. Chasin approaches his work with artfulness and precision.
I am so happy that I have found Reflections. I have been going here for over a year now and its always been a pleasant experience. Dr. Chasin is amazing, he is really knowledgeable and cares about his patients. He always takes his time to listen to you and really knows his stuff. The staff at Reflections is always very polite and informative. I always end up walking out with a big smile on my face, would highly recommend going here!
Amazing staff and doctor! always on time, always courteous, always with a smile and results are fantastic!!!
I used Dr. Chasin for a few years until 2011, when a friend talked me into going to her doctor. It was ok. But then I thought I started to look strange, too much Botox and over filled. I have now returned Home, to Dr. Chasin and could not be happier. He has corrected my face and I feel like I finally look like me again. He truly is the best at what he does !! Amazing staff too..
Dr. Chasin is such a wonderful doctor. He lets you know when you don't need any more treatments and doesn't push any procedures. I find him to be very honest. He'll say not to have another fraxel procedure because you will see the results in a month and you won't need any more. He is such a nice efficient doctor.
Amazing place that works magic! The office is high tech with a sleek modern decor. All the equipment is new and state of the art. The entire staff is friendly and professional. All appointments *never* delayed; every one was right on time. My Invisalign results were perfect.What a wonderful office! What a wonderful experience!
Dr. Chasin has restored my youthful good looks with his artistry & expertise & I am forever grateful. I no longer fear age because I look better now than ever before. Finally I have found a plastic surgeon who knows & loves his craft. Dr. Chasin is a godsend!
Horrible experience. Seemed more interested in rushing off to the next patient. Left me bruised and in pain. Staff was trashy.
The office is very comfortable and tastefully decorated. Not intimidating and overwhelming. I met most of the staff prior to meeting Dr. Chasin and they were so pleasant. Dr. Chasin is extremely skilled in his profession. I underwent a few Fraxel treatments and was very satisfied with his honestly as to what to expect. The support staff is just awesome and they go over and beyond what you would expect. Great Office and I highly recommend Dr. Chasin.
I've always wanted fuller lips and was prepared to spend the money on it. Reflections was recommended by a friend and I have now been a loyal customer for three years. The doctors are professional and very knowledgeable. They will make sure whatever procedure you get works with your face to get the best results. When it comes to the consultation and throughout the process you can ask them questions and they will honestly answer them. Now my family, mother and sister all go to reflections to get beauty services. Some procedures might be expensive but you pay for what you get and what you get is great results!
After much research and deliberation, decided to see dr chasin, he and his staff are tremendous - very focused on what is the best approach for you, not optimizing to their fees. The facility is gorgeous and calming. Felt cared for pre-during-post procedures. Am a fan (and client) for life!
i would recommend Dr,Chasen to anyone looking to improve themselves. He knows just what to do for any kind of problem and is ready to start right away.
Dr Chasin is one of the most incredible people I have had the honor of meeting, never mind being treated by. He always has a way of making you feel beautiful even before the treatment starts. Hi work is remarkable and in my opinion, second to none. He is an artist and has a special eye and attention to the tiniest detail to bring out the most incredibly beautiful version of the individual. Sometimes, as a patient, I ask for more than is necessary. Dr Chasin will tell his patients when things are not necessary and has never done unnecessary procedures because of my insecurities. He is an honest man who truly cares about his patients and his work. i would recommend Dr Chasin to anyone and everyone!!!! I have never had a better doctor. He has a patient in me for life! The pictures prove it and I smile a whole lot more now! Thank you!!!!!
Staff is always courteous and helpful. Dr Chasten always takes his time and has detailed discussion about options available
I've been going to Reflections for many years and always feel like I'm receiving the best of care in the Livingston office, including from the staff. Dr. Chasin is so patient and takes ample time with his clients to make them feel comfortable and answer all their questions. Aside from this, Dr. Chasin is very knowledgeable about his practice area and the treatments he provides and the results are excellent.
It is always a great experience at Reflections! Dr. Chasin is friendly, professional and a well respected expert!
Thank you, Dr. Chasin!!! I am a 25 year old female who suffered from a VERY serious medical illness. This required me to take a huge amount of steroids, resulting in a 55 pound weight gain. Luckily, I have lost all of the weight, but was left with hundreds of deep red stretch marks all over my body. I was devastated and humiliated. I found Dr. Chasin and we had a consultation. He assured me that he had a specific laser technology that would remove the red stretch marks and another laser that would remove the seemingly permanent skin creases that remained after the redness was removed. Dr. Chasin was 100% right. After several laser treatments, I am a NEW person. I am able to go to the beach again feeling proud of my body because I do NOT have any more stretch marks or creases. In addition, Dr. Chasin is a very kind man and truly cares about his patients. He does not push unnecessary treatments and I would describe him as more conservative than aggressive. Also, the entire team that works in Martinsville is also caring and friendly. In the end, Dr. Chasin gave me back my confidence again!
I found Reflections after a lot of research due to a bad experience with another Doctor. Reflections staff are so friendly, helpful and are very well informed on the procedures. Dr. Chasin is amazing. He explains everything in full detail and will tell you whether or not the procedure is for you. I have never been to a more friendly and knowledgeable Doctor's office. I highly recommend Reflections!
I have been going to Dr. Chasin and Reflections for years now and love him and his staff. He has always been so knowledgeable, offering effective suggestions on keeping my skin healthy and young. So happy I met him when I did.
Dr. Chasin is a great doctor. He doesn't rush you, he listens and he does not do anything he feels you do not need. He is extremely ethical and skilled. I trust him 100% and recommend him completely.
Great team....would highly recommend!!
My daughter and I have been very happy clients of Reflections Livingston for over 5 years. The staff is extremely helpful and courteous and there is no one more competent or more compassionate than Dr. Chasin. We travel an hour from our home to receive their care and amazing results. There is no place else like them and I recommend them to all of my friends.
I had heard how competent Dr. Chasin was from friends in town and could see how great they looked, but my stubborn side had me visit another dermatologist in the area. The other dermotologist completely botched up my face with botox and fortunately Dr. Chasin was able to fix the problem. He was completely empathetic (like you would expect from a girlfriend) and assured me in a short period of time, I would have the face that I had hoped to have initally. Of course, he was correct and I would recommend him (and his staff) on all counts. Dr. Chasin offers a service to age gracefully without looking like you are "done".
Visiting Dr. Chasin's office is always a pleasant experience. I have been continuously undergoing the tattoo removal procedure on a very dark tattoo and the results are unbelievable! The office is spotless, the staff are helpful and friendly, and Dr. Chasin is very personable and informative. He explains the procedure thoroughly and makes sure that you are fully informed about what to expect after the treatment. Wait time is also very short! I have never waited more than 5-8 minutes. Overall my experience with Dr. Chasin has been excellent!
I would recommend Dr. Chasin and their staff as they are professional and knowledgeable
Dr. Chasin Rocks ! Last week I went to Martinsville for Botox, And a filler in my forehead, and I look gorgeous - if I say so myself. Everyone in Martinsville is super nice. Dr. Chasin is very professional, and great at what he does !
Reflections Spa is beautifully decorated, clean, professional and has a friendly helpful staff. Dr. Chasin is amazing. I have been a patient for 5 years and I couldn't be happier with the services. I highly recommend Dr.Chasin for all your Botox and filler needs, he is beyond skillful. I look natural and of course younger. He's truly amazing. You're missing out if you don't try him.
I have had several procedures done by Dr. Chasin and each time I have been impressed by his knowledge and skill. He always explains the process and what I can expect. When I told him that my uneven chin bothered me and that it needed some filler, he diagnosed that it was due to a muscle. A little shot of Botox did the trick and now my chin looks fine. I feel very comfortable talking to him and I know that I can trust him. The staff is very friendly and professional. I would highly recommend Dr. Chasin to anyone who wants to look and feel better about themselves.
I have been going to Reflections for a number of years now. Dr. Chasin is a true professional in his field. He takes the time to listen and is conservative in his treatments. I have never felt pressured to do any treatment. The staff is always friendly and caring and the Martinsville office is a beautiful and relaxing environment.
The staff is nice and professional, the place is clean and neat. Dr. Chasin is amazing and I am going back up for a follow up. Everyone is fantastic there I went for botox and fillers and with in minutes there was a difference and by monday wow, i look feel fantastic.
I have been going to Dr Chasin for over 6 years now and have always been extremely pleased with the results. I have had botox, juviderm and fraxel laser treatments and Dr. Chasin has always taken the time before any procedure to explain to me what to expect and has always ensured that it looks natural. I trust him and the knowledge he has within the industry and know that he will perform the procedure with excellence.
Professional doctor , skillful, kind, amazing staff
Dr. Chasin and his staff are very professional and kind. They have always answered any of my questions or concerns about any of my treatments. Definitely worth the visit.
I was extremely happy with my experience at Reflections. The staff is so friendly and helpful. I left feeling very comfortable and well informed on the procedure I had done. I admire the natural approach they take and the less is more philosophy.
My personal experience at the reflections spa has been amazing. I have visited both locations and always receive excellent care. The staff is friendly and kind. Dr. Chasin is an artist and takes time and precision when working with his patients. I highly recommend stopping by for a quick pick me up.
Dr. Chasing is unbelievable. He never over does it or tries to sell you what you don't need. He's personable, professional, and will send you home looking amazing. I was skeptical of botox & fillers we have all seen them done wrong. Dr. Chasin only does it right. One trip to reflection & you will be hooked! If you cannot tell if someone had work done & they look awesome you can bet they got to Dr. Chasing!
For years I have battled with acne scarring that just wouldnt go away. I had tried every cream, pill and doctor with no success. Finally I found Reflections and from then on my life has changed. The staff there is AMAZING!! They are professional, patient and understanding. The following week after my first treatment I saw such a difference in my skin. Dr. Chasen and his staff have helped me get my confidence back in more ways than they will ever know!
I have had both restylane and juvederm injected under my eyes for hollowing over the course of the past 6 months by two different plastic surgeons. After each set of injections, the under eye area looked worse. I was assured that the swelling was "normal" and it would go away "in time." Unfortunately, the swelling never went away and my eyes looked worse than ever. I was asked everyday by multiple people why my eyes were puffy and why I looked so "tired" all the time. Of course I felt so self-conscious about this and asked both doctors if anything else could be done to make this swelling better. Both doctors offered me more filler at a discount!! I obviously did not want any further injections at this point so I asked a friend if she knew of a reputable plastic surgeon and she gave me Dr. Chasin's name. From the moment I made the appointment, I could tell this was going to be a good experience. The woman I spoke to was courteous and very accommodating. When I went to the office for the first time, I found the office to be beautiful, the staff very professional and immediately I felt comfortable. I then met with Amy O. who took all of my information and she informed me that there is an enzyme that can dissolve most fillers. It is amazing that this was NEVER offered to me previously! I then met with Dr. Chasin who was very caring and knowledgeable. He genuinely felt for me in my situation and wanted to fix the problem ASAP. I made an appointment for the following week to have the enzyme injected and left the office extremely satisfied. I was about 2 blocks away when my cell phone rang and it was Amy from the office. She said that if I was willing to come back to the office tonight, Dr. Chasin would inject the enzyme for me given he was genuinely concerned with how I self-conscious I felt. I quickly returned to the office and the enzyme was injected with almost immediate results. There was minimal bruising and minimal swelling which was to be expected. My eyes look better than they did before I went to the first plastic surgeon with the original problem. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Chasin to everyone and will be going to him from here on! EditDelete
The Martinsville office is just beautiful. Dr. Chasin and his staff have such an amazing attitude and are very friendly. I was impressed that they were not pushy at all. My procedure was a breeze and they were ALL very attentive. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
My dermatologist recommended Reflections when I mentioned wanting laser hair removal. I couldn't be happier with my treatments here. First appointment was a consultation (complimentary) during which Dr. Petrowsky answered every question I had (and I had alot!). I've since gone back for two facial treatments and am thrilled with the results. Can't say enough about this medispa...staff is knowledgeable, warm, and friendly and the office is clean and inviting. Would absolutely recommend to anyone.
Dr. Chasin is amazing. He is personable and professional. I truly felt I was in good hands while undergoing my laser treatments. I am three treatments in and am very pleased with the results so far. He was very honest and concerned about my results and how I was feeling during the treatments. I highly recommend him.
The staff at Reflections (both locations!) are so friendly and helpful! It is so nice that I can go back and forth from Livingston or Martinsville and still get the same quality service and staff! The doctors really do care about the work they do! I feel so amazing after my visits! Thank you Reflections!!
The doctors and staff are exceptional. Dr. Chasin makes you feel as if you are his only patient. You will leave feeling and looking your best!
My experience at Reflections was truly amazing!! I went to see Dr. Chasin about my deep acne scarring. I had already tried several treatments with various other doctors to help with the scars, but to no avail, and a huge hole in my wallet. So I didn't keep my hopes high when Dr. Chasin suggested the Dual FRAXEL Restore to help minimize the scarring. I told myself "If this doesn't work, that's it- stop wasting your money". But after 4 treatments, I see about 60 percent improvement in the texture of my skin!! This was far more than I expected. Dr. Chasin was very professional and knowledgeable about what levels my skin could handle- which I believe made all the difference. Also, they offered me a complimentary sapphire abrasion which I was very impressed with- I've had lots of microdermabrasions done in the past, and this was much cleaner and more effective. I highly recommend Reflections!
Reflections is the best! Very warm, professional, and friendly staff. Dr. Chasin made me feel completely comfortable with my procedure. Answered all my questions and explained in detail what he was doing throughout the procedure. I could not be happier with my results and wouldn't go anywhere else.
Dr. Chasin the the first doctor I saw in my consultation. He was great. Knowledgable. Answer all my concerns and even suggested thigns that I did not think about asking. He is also a very professional and will tell you whether a procedure qill work for you or not. I felt great after having my consultation with Dr. Chasin and I chose the right treatment for me.
Dr. Chasin is wonderful! He cares about his patients outcomes and really helps patients be realistic about what to expect. The whole team at Reflections is very professional!
Very honest and skilled doctor. I'm very pleased with my juvederm filler. I'll go back to him over and over again. He delivers.
I am very diligent in reading reviews before making any important decisions, so I feel that it is extremly important to take the time and review my experience with Dr. Chasin and his team. Aside for the fact that the Martinville office is so elegant and beautiful, they are all a very professional team. I went in for a consultation for a contouring procedure and I loved my initial experience, they made me feel so comfortable and answered all my questions even if it was multiple emails, they took their time to make me feel comfortable in my decision.When I decided to proceed with the procedure, they did a follow up consultation and Dr. Chasin was a bit concerned with a hernia I developed several years ago, he would not proceed with the procedure until I had that reviewed by a specialist, long story short, I ended up having a hernia surgery and then come back when I was fully healed for the contouring procedure, he would not proceed until I was better. This really demonstated that he had my best interest and health in mind instead of the money! I was so blessed bc until Dr. Chasin pointed out the hernia issue, I never realized how serious it was.My procedure went extremely well, he was patient and kept me informed, his staff was amazing and so comforting. Aside for the wonderful experiences, he did an amazing job!!! I am so happy with the whole experience, I would go back to him and recommend him to all my friends, who by the way, were very impressed with the results, they are booking appts soon. This is a very safe and professional place.
My experience at Reflections Martinsville was fabulous; from my first consultation to the day of my procedure. Dr. Chasin, Cristina, Mary, and the rest of the staff are personable, professional, caring and pretty funny too. I was made to feel comfortable at all times before, during and after my procedure. Any question or concern that I voiced was addressed without hesitation. I a truly please with my decision and the results!!
Beautiful,friendly and relaxed atmoshpere - Dr Chasin enhances your natural features; you walk out a better you!!! Thank you for your professionalism!
Dr. Chasin and his staff are very qualified and professional. I found him experienced and knowledgable in various skin care procedures and with laser treatment for acne. I would highly recommend the facility.
Dr. Chasin is great at what he does. He spends enough time with the client and gives many options without rushing your visit. He is a friendly, knowledgeable doctor. I highly recommend Reflections!
Dr. chasin was very professional and curteous. He knew exactly what approaches to take and what would be best for my skin. his staff is wonderful as well.
I've had the opportunity to visit Reflections of Martinsville on several occasions for consultations. The staff is great and Dr Chasin is very caring and professional. I've had the opportunity of have a few procedures in which I was very happy about. Would I've had the opportunity to visit Reflections of Martinsville on several occasions for consultations. recomend Reflections to friends and family.
I recently posted a review on this website stating that Dr. Chasin was not qualified to perform the procedures he does (because he's a GENERAL PRACTITIONER and should be administering flu shots, not botox injections or filler substances), and to my dismay, he has logged into his profile and DELETED my review! He only keeps the good ones up! Who knows if he writes his own pretending that he's a satisfied patient? A complete botch!
reflections in livingston nj,is the most magnificent and professional group of poeple i have meet,between the staff and DR.CHASEN u will be satisfied.Any questions or concerneds are answers by the doctor or the staff,been going there for a few years and doctor chasen takes very good care of my face,im a 50 year old,but i look like im 35,thanx to him.
I researched a lot of different places before I decided on Reflections. I could not have made a better choice. I saw Dr. Liz Ramos-Genuino she is the kind of doctor that ALL doctors should aspire to. She is professional, kind and always a pleasure to see.
I went for a number of consultations before having my procedure, but by far Dr. Chasin was the only choice for me. He is extremely knowledgeable and down to earth. I never felt rushed or confused. He will tell you the truth and won't suggest something unless he feels the outcome will be great, which I appreciated the most. His staff made me feel so comfortable that the day of my procedure, I honestly had no worries because there was an established trust. After having my procedure, it is AMAZING, he did such a great job, it is truly a blessing and dream come true for me!
Dr. Chasin is very experienced in his field and does not overdue anything. His results are natural. The facility is clean, elegant and yet warm. The staff is exceptional. Thought I have had to wait, it is well worth it as you know you will get the time you need as well.
I believe that Dr. Chasin is the best in his field. He not only takes the time to explain options but the options he presents for your specific condition will get the best results possible or he will not recommend it to you. Truly cares about you and treats each individual with care and honesty. All my experiences have been nothing but positive.
Dr. Chasin is phenomenal. He's a genius and cares for his patients. If you're looking for a doctor for your cosmetic needs, I highly recommend Dr. Chasin. I guarantee you - you will not be disappointed.
I just started seeing Dr Chasin and immediatly felt comfortable with him and the care i recieved. All the doctors at Reflections have great bedside manner and take your concerns seriously. Which to me is so important!
I have been going to Reflections for years, during this time I moved and tried other doctors in my new area. I now travel an hour back to Dr. Chasin because he is the best. I look younger, feel better, take his advice, don't break my wallet and trust his professional opinion on my cosmetic needs. If you want to look fantastic and feel great about yourself...go see Dr. Cha!!
I went to dr Chasin of Reflections in Warren forsome sun damage on my face. He lasered several spots. They turned brown for about 5 days then the brown dry patches sloughed off after each wash. My new skin is amazing! It is so smooth and supple. I am 68 years old and feel this procedure has turned back the clock. I am definitely going back to Dr. chasin and his team for more laser and other procedures. I trust him and his team completely and would highly recommend them.
There isn't one thing I could suggest for Dr. Chasin's office, staff, entire operation to improve on. Regardelsss of what your concerns are he is a genious at suggestiong options, the best option, and then performing. A perfectionist, a professional, and the most caring Dr. I've ever had. You can count on his honesty and integrety. When considering a prodeedure I asked for a few referrals and the women that called me couldn't have been happier with their descision to do the proceedure and to have him as their Dr. I agree!
Constantly went out of way for perfection!
Reflections in Livingston is exceptional and Dr. Chasin is the best doctor ever. I went to Reflections to seek out suggestions on how to look more youthful, but not young. Dr. Chasin recommended the lazer rejuvenation treatment to even out my skin tone, remove some brown spots and get rid of the large pores on my face. The results are terrific, my large pores are gone and my skin looks fabulous. I was so happy with the results, I look natural and I feel so much better about myself. I definitely have more confidence now. Thank you Dr. Chasin!
Lu: Dr. Chasin is wonderful! He is caring and answers all questions. He is up to date on all new procedures. He has a great bed-side manner.
Reflections in Livingston is excellent. Tattoo Laser Removal is very effective. Highly recommend this facility.
I had been to many other doctors before I found Dr. Chasin, including a plastic surgeon. I had a scar that made me self concious. When I came to him for a consultation, he didn't even hesitate that he had a solution. I have had several Fraxel treatments and the scar is virtually undectable! He also recommended some topical skin care items that have helped my complexion tremendously. Besides the fact that my treatment was a success, the staff is always pleasant and helpful. The facility is clean and the wait is never too long. I will continue to return for other treatments. Dr. Chasin is genuine and professional and made me feel at ease at at time when I was truly unhappy.
I was recommended to Dr. Chasin by my dermatologist to laser broken capillaries on my face. I had been seeing a noted dermatologist in NYC and wanted someone closer to home. Dr. Chasin does not have a technician do the procedure like my NY doctor did - he does it himself. He also owns all of his own laser machines and keeps them perfectly calibrated, unlike my NY doctor who rented his machines.Since first seeing Dr. Chasin about 4-5 years ago, he has also performed laser lipo for me as well as injectables. He is a perfectionist and will not perform any procedure unless he has researched, studied and been certified to perform it. He gives the most natural look possible and will not do anything he does not feel is necessary.The offices in Liviingston and Martinsville are beautiful and clean and every one of the staff members are exceedingly helpful and knowledgable.I obviously cannot say enough about this practice. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
I have been so impressed with Dr. Chasin and his staff. They are so professional and attentive. Dr. Chasin knows how to recommend the exact procedure for you. I had a few different procedures and have been pleased with all. The results are immediate and I can retrun to my activities the next day. Everyone is so courteous and all my experiences have been positive. I will keep returning.
Dr. Chasin was very attentive and clear on how to treat the areas where I wanted attention. He addressed my concerns clearly and made me feel very comfortable. He performed the procedures right away and followed up in two weeks. The staff is always pleasant and the wait is usually quite quick. I used to go into NYC for cosmetic treatments, but no longer have to since I found Dr. Chasin!
The nurses are great and so nice. My unwanted tattoo is almost gone and I have been so happy at the services at Reflections.
I have been so impressed with the staff here - at first I had a hard time getting an appointment at the time I wanted, and when someone cancelled the office staff remembered and called me to see if I watned to change my appointment time. Everyone is always so pleasant, the office is clean, and there is never a long wait.
Dr Chasin and his staff are wonderful. From making my appointment to the post-procedure visits Dr Chasin and his staff make you feel welcome and comfortable. They answer any and all questions you have and are so pleasant to speak to. I've seen Dr Chasin twice and am going to continue to return to Reflections for any and everything I need. Dr Chasin is an excellent example for other doctors to follow. He involves you in every aspect and explains what needs to be done in such a way that you not only understand it but also appreciate the process and his skills. I'm so very happy and pleased :o)
There is no doubt that beauty comes from within, but it helps to have a wonderful doctor and staff to bring beauty to it's surface. Dr. Chasin listens to your concerns and truly advises what is best for you and your skin care issues. He is honest! The staff is always courteous. I am 44 years old and have been a patient for 5 years. I constantly get complimented on how my skin looks. Thank you Dr. Chasin!!!
If I could give Reflections 10 stars, I would. Dr. Chasin is an incredible artist, doctor, and person. He will not "just take your money". If he believes you do not need something done, he won't do it. How incredible is that? He is honest and has incredible integrity. I would not trust my face/body to anyone other cosmetic doctor. His staff is incredible too. I can't say enough great things about Reflections!
I transferred to Dr. Chasin after I had a 'bad' botox experience with another doctor. I've been with Reflections for 4 years now and couldn't be happier. The office has the feel of a high end spa with the medical expertise you want. While I started going there for botox, I am now exploring laser skin resurfacing because I've seen so many incredible results of other patients. I highly recommend Reflections to anyone who reads this. I've brought 2 of my friends to their practice so far and they rave about it just as much as I do! KABONITA
Dr. Chasin is a very caring doctor, he gives a free consultation and knows how to diagnose you. I've had a few lasers on broken capillaries and it has really helped.
Great Office, Great Staff, Great Results!
I've lived all over the country for work and settled down in NJ about 7 years ago. I've seen many cosmetic doctors from all over, and while some were supposed to be "the best" none of them can hold a candle to Dr. Chasin. The results he provides are very natural, and I look fabulous, not overdone like some Botox zombie. He really knows his stuff and is an artist in the treatment room. Cannot say enough good things about him and his staff.
I have a tattoo I'm getting changed and needed part of it lasered off. My tattoo shop recommended these guys because they leave your skin in great shape when they're done which is important for the tattoo artist. I just started, but it's clear that Dr. Chasin is the man when it comes to tattoo removal. He's using more than one laser on me because of the colors of in in my tattoo - how come no one else offered that? This is the place for tattoo removal.
I always imagined how movie stars get the best skin treatments out there from their doctors but I never thought I'd actually visit such a place until I went to Reflections on Wednesday. The place is dazzling and is full of all sorts of different machines. I was only there for botox (which was cheaper than my old doctors) but I know I'll probably be back for some of the other stuff. I feel like I'm in Beverly Hills!
Very good results
I recently went to Reflections to see Dr. Chasin to talk about laser hair removal. His spa is nice, and he was nice enough. We were kind of rushed, but I think I got the gist of the procedure. I went home to read about Dr. Chasin, and it turns out he's a family doctor! I was never told this, and I certainly do not feel comfortable letting my primary doctor shoot a laser at my skin. I think I'll go find a skin specialist . . .
Dr. Chasin and Reflections have been specializing in cosmetic laser medicine for over a decade, and he is a leader in the field. He has worked with laser manufacturers to train dermatologists on the proper use of lasers in treating the skin as well as developing new technologies and refining existing ones. He's one of the most respected cosmetic laser specialists in the country, and rest assured you're in great hands with him and his staff.
I used to go to another cosmetic doc in the area until I heard about Reflections. Don't be fooled - no other place for miles around comes close to these guys. The doctor was top notch and they had many options to help me with my issues (wrinkles and sunspots - I used to tan too much!).I'm happy with my results and feel like they created a plan just for me. Cannot recommend Dr. Chasin and Reflections enough.
I went to Reflections Center because of their reputation for Laser Liposurgery. Dr. Chasin is brilliant! He did such an amazing job and I am sooo happy with the results. I get compliments all the time and I've never felt or looked better. I would highly recommend Dr. Chasin and the staff at Reflections Center.
i am a physician who recently underwent laser treatments with Dr. Mitchell Chasin. i came to his new Martinsville office after i did extensive research about treatment options. i was pleased to see all of what i would consider the state of the art technologies available as treatment options. Fraxel, Thermage, Starulux, Isolaz, Candela lasers, Slim Lipo from Palomar and on and on.Clearly he was able to make recommendations based on what i need, rather that like other physicians, based on the limited choices they had.i chose Fraxel laser treatments and had a series of four treatments. My skin has never looked better and even more important, i have never felt better. As a physician, i know a trustworthy and competent doctor and Dr. Chasin is the real thing.i w
i have seen a variety of physicians for cosmetic treatments for many years in the past and have a really good handle on who knows their stuff, who you can trust and who is committed to this field.Dr. Chasen is a true expert. The results of the Restylane, Juvederm and botox treatments i received have been beyond excellent. Each and every visit he takes his time to really understand my needs and to provide a treatment result that is perfect. I want to look better but i want no one to know. Dr. Chasin such results "under the radar" and he is able to accomplish this on a regular basis.He cares and shows it with each interaction. i have without exageration referred at least a dozen of my friends to Reflections and each and every person raves about the care they receive. A real winner, Trust me, i know!
During our first consultation, Dr Chasin told me he could easily get rid of the Tyndall effect under my eyes (blue coloration when filler is placed too close to the surface.) He was so confident that I believed him. He used hyaluronidase, which did take the blue out, but when he injected the filler back in, he shot too close to the surface and gave me the Tyndall effect once again. I made an appointment for today to have the filler removed again, but was in for a rude awakening. When I got there an assistant took me to a side room and insisted that Dr Chasin never used filler under my eyesas she waved Reflections error-filled notes on my file. Dr. Chasin is either very forgetful, Reflections made a clerical error, (as I see they have done before) or perhaps he is lying, because he charged me $200 to take out the filler and then $400 hundred to refill with Juvaderm or Restylane. For the second session, with the filler, I put part of the 400 hundred on my credit cardpaid part cash, so the transaction was recorded. And though I drove about 14 miles to the appointment, (and wasn't called by the staff to cancel the appointment) he would neither fix his mistake nor speak to me at allhence the assistant. Dr. Chasin should check his records more carefully, get the facts straight and stand by his problematic work. I paid $600 for an extra notch/dent under my left eye (that was not there before Dr. Chasens handiwork) more of the Tyndall effect and to be treated like a number. DO NOT go to a doctor who can't even have a word with a patient. I am a person, not a number to be dispensed with. During my visits (4 including today--1st visit, hydrolaunaise; 2nd visit, filler in tear trough; 3rd visit, touch up of filler to try to fix dent; 4th visit, dismissed like school girl) I was a reasonable client/patient who never complained--was nothing but affable to him and his employees. Most of his staff seems quite nice, but that isnt going to help you when the doctor wont see you when he makes another mistake. Beware Spa Mill15 minutes in 15 minutes out! Or less in my case, this last time.
Dr Chasin and his staff at Reflections are tops. Dr Chasin is honest, direct, bright, caring and takes the time to make sure his patients questions are all answered. in the field of Aesthetics, Dr. Chasin is quite well known, is on TV practically every week as an authority. However he is down to earth, friendly and approachable.
Dr. Mitchell Chasin, is god sent, he has made my skin look better than what it ever was, i had cystic acne & was left with terrible scarring & every dr. i saw said they couldn't help me, till i met Dr. Chasin would from the very 1st visit made me feel at ease, he is the Best Dermatologist & i thank god i met him & he helped me so much
I have been going to Dr Chasin for several years and have been reasonably satisfied until my most recent visit. Something that had always been problematic was the two offices sharing current records, as I visited both due to work vs home locations. Mistakes have been made for my botox treatment as a result.For my most recent visit, I requested that current records be sent, and to my dismay, I encountered two issues - First, Dr. Chasin explained that he was running late (30-45 minute wait is typical) because the FILM CREW was 2 hours late and it disrupted his schedule. The apology was insincere and the excuse disrespectful of patient/client time. He has been focused of late on newscasts and revenue/profit at the expense of his patients in my view.Second, I remarked on the results of my last botox treatment (at the other office) and Dr Chasin immediately challenged me by citing a date that was more than 90 days off because he was looking at the wrong records. I then asked if they had been sent, and his response was 'I'm good, I'm good.' He then challenged my perception of results, got a bit snippy which was followed by the most brief and unacceptable treatment yet. He then requested a photo to compare results for my next visit (there will not be one.) I had a couple of questions, but he was out the door before I could get them out.I used a Christmas gift card from my husband to pay, and if the money hadn't already been spent, I would have walked out after he got angry but before treatment. Stay away for now if you are a new patient so Dr. Chasin can get his priorities and bedside manner in order.
We apologize if you were inconvenienced at our facility and if there was an issue with transferring your records from one location to the other. It sounds like it was a perfect storm of circumstances that produced an unpleasant experience for you. We respect our clients and strive to make them look and feel their best, and are unhappy to hear to we failed you on your most recent visit.
I've gone to other doctors in the area, and none can match Dr. Chasin's bedside manner and the great results I've gotten with him. His prices are fair, as well. Not the cheapest, but a great value when you consider how good he makes me look and feel. I've been going to him for years for botox and filler and some laser treatments, too, and cannot recommend him highly enough. He's been doing it longer than anyone, and he's the only doctor I'd trust with my face.
simply the best cosmetic physician; honest, artistic, ethical, great listener. has all the newest and greatest technology. Constantly in the media. recommend him highly
If your looking for an experienced Doctor that provides great service and bedside manner this is the Doctor for you.He really did a great job treating me on my body sculpting procedure. Also he has the most up to date lasers available. He meke the entire procedure almost painless.
Dr. Chasin has dedicated his professional career to Cosmetic Medicine. His facilities are cutting edge and his office beautiful. Office staff are courteous. Reflections has all of the latest and greatest technology and physicians and staff who are quite experienced and competent. Be confident you are seeing the best of the best when you choose Reflections.


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Baldwin school leaders push forward with year-round school plan despite setback
Baldwin Community Schools is regrouping while moving forward with its plan for a year-round class schedule, also known as a balanced school calendar.
The school received word its grant request through the Michigan Department of Education was denied.
The grant, provided by a pilot program to help schools switch to a balanced school calendar, would have put the change into effect this fall at Baldwin Community Schools.
The cost to make the switch to a balanced calendar, which includes building upgrades, is expected to be around $700,000.
Baldwin Community Schools Superintendent, Stiles Simmons, was told schools across the state applied for $7 million in help through the funding, which had $2 million allocated to the program.
Simmons will meet with the school board Tuesday and discuss the next step in a balanced calendar program. The new goal is to try and implement the changes for the 2015/2016 school year.
"We are definitely not giving up because this is too important. Our kids need and deserve an education that is going to prepare them for a brighter future," said Simmons. "We are still committed to a balanced calendar model. We look at this as temporary setback."
School leaders find out soon how their grant proposal scored through the MDE, which will likely help in future requests for funding help. Simmons said they will also look at local means to reach the goal.
Simmons said the year-round school plan is backed by parents with a recent survey showing 90-percent community support.
Under the balanced school calendar, students would attend the same number of days, but summer break would be cut in half to 6-weeks. Fall, spring and holiday breaks would be extended under the plan.
Simmons said his research showed four remedies to help with the skill losses during summer break; summer homework, summer school, adding school days and creating year-round classes.
"Summer homework is unproven, there's not enough participation in summer school, and adding days costs a lot of money. The balanced calendar presented itself as a great way to close achievement gaps," said Simmons.


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Long Island Rail Road unions and officials with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority have reportedly come to tentative terms amid contract negotiations, averting a strike. (more…)
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After the last tasting of wine was sipped and the final oyster was shucked, organizers of the first-ever Taste North Fork festival are hailing the event a success. So successful, in fact, the North Fork Promotion Council is already working toward repeating the event in six months.
On Monday, NFPC president Joan Bischoff said members voted unanimously to bring back the event sometime in March or April following the large spike in business the three-day Veterans Day festival brought to the North Fork.
"The enthusiasm of the North Fork is what is driving this," Mr. Bischoff said. "We're going to try to schedule it on a weekend where there is something already going on, like restaurant week. It will be a good way to start off the summer season."
Taste North Fork was made possible through a portion of a $335,000 "I Love NY" grant, aiming to help promote agritourism on the East End. Since the East End Tourism Alliance, Long Island Wine Council and North Fork Promotion Council unveiled the plan in August the event has received an overwhelming response from local businesses and town officials, organizers said.
"Businesses had anywhere from 20 to 40 percent increases in traffic and sales," said Brain DeLuca, of East End Tourism Alliance. "We had some vineyards with 60 to 80 percent increases in traffic and sales. Overall it was a tremendous success. The was a lot of collaboration between the businesses."
Throughout the long weekend more than 50 local wineries, restaurants, hotels and shops offered a full range of activities celebrating local wines and foods across the region.
Participants had the option of hopping on a free shuttle bus provided by Hampton Jitney that ran in a loop between Riverhead and Greenport. There were also feeder buses from the Cross Sound Ferry and Long Island Rail Road. The free ridership was another first on the North Fork.
"We had a lot of ridership," Mr. DeLuca said. "Over 1,000 people took the jitney. Hopefully this will demonstrate to the county and the state that need to start funding something similar in coming years."
Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a statement that he was pleased with the turnout.
"We launched the 'Taste NY' campaign earlier this year to highlight the superior products that are grown and produced right here in New York and last weekend's "Taste North Fork" event marked our latest effort," he said. "The event was a great success in promoting the local food and beverage products to New Yorkers and visitors, and we will continue to push this 'buy local' movement all across the state to support our vibrant agricultural industry."
The Long Island Rail Road extended its weekend "summer service" on the North Fork further into the fall.
The LIRR agreed over the summer to extend service into November and has now posted some signs at train stations indicating weekend service will run through Dec. 1. Printed schedules and the PDF format on MTA.info, however, still lists service ending Oct. 13.
Weekend service between Greenport and Ronkonkoma will now be extended to Dec. 1 and include Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, according to the LIRR.
After Dec. 1, there will be no weekend train service between Greenport and Ronkonkoma until spring. However, the service may resume earlier than in years past, according to signs at the train stations.
SEE ALSO: From the North Fork to NYC, commuters tell their stories
Weekend service on the Greenport line previously ran from Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend as a result of budget cuts implemented in 2010.
The LIRR said the restoration of service is a response to customer demand.
"The Long Island Rail Road restored a number of service cuts, implementing the changes gradually as budgeting allowed over the last few month," said MTA spokesman Sal Arena. "All along the plan was for the LIRR to extend the weekend service to Greenport as far into November as possible."
He said the weekend service will resume in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
The weekend and holiday schedule on the North Fork line currently includes two westbound trains per day and two Greenport-bound trains per day.
Jim Ellwood of Riverhead, an advocate for better East End transportation, said the announcement over the summer didn't give a specific date for when the weekend service was being extended.
"Myself and some other transportation advocates met with them to express our concerns about the loss of the weekend service and we asked if they would consider extending it to the Thanksgiving Day weekend, and they agreed," Mr. Ellwood said. "The North Fork is very much a fall economy."
Mr. Ellwood said it's "frustrating" that the printed schedules don't reflect the extended weekend schedules, because some people might not know that the service is still available on weekends.
"We fought to get that service back and we don't want to have a situation where people don't use it because they don't know it's running," Mr. Ellwood said.
The MTA website displays the correct schedules if searching under a specific starting and arriving location, just not on the PDF schedule, Mr. Ellwood said.
M. Arena said in August: "The MTA was able to identify additional money, revenue from dedicated state taxes as well as internal cost-savings, that could be used to enhance train service and other customer amenities."
The extension of weekend service on the North Fork is funded through this money, he said.
The MTA "made this decision based on customer demand and specifically to extend service to the fall harvest period, an important tourist season for the region," Mr. Arena said.
It's a summer Friday afternoon and you're stuck in traffic on the Long Island Expressway, headed from the city to the North Fork. If you're traveling by bus for Orient, where I live, delays on the LIE could make the trip take as long as four hours.
Think this is bad? It could be a lot worse.
Suppose there were no Long Island Rail Road. Last year, the LIRR ran a great ad on its trains that imagined just such a disastrous turn of events. "Up to nine Long Island Expressway Lanes would be needed to handle the additional traffic," declared the ad, which ended with the word "cough."
In fact, more than 260,000 people ride the LIRR on the average weekday.
Statistics like that make me a strong supporter of the nation's second-busiest commuter railroad, Long Island's best hope for increasing personal mobility while decreasing congestion, consumption of fossil fuels and air pollution.
I know, I know. Frequency of service on the LIRR's Ronkonkoma-Greenport line — the service that matters most to us — is woefully inadequate. But that could change.
As previously reported in these pages, funding is now available for the purchase of "scoot" trains on this route. While the railroad has yet to select the equipment it will buy, it's shopping for trains that would be smaller and cheaper to operate than the current equipment on the Greenport line — a locomotive and two double-deck coaches.
A railroad spokesman recently told Times/Review reporter Tim Gannon, "As envisioned by the LIRR, scoot trains would allow for more frequent train service than currently provided."
Hey, maybe that widely reviled payroll tax for public transit isn't so bad after all.
Even without such improvements, there are ways right now to take advantage of the LIRR that many North Forkers may not realize.
For instance, savvy summertime travelers who've had it with the LIE can catch the Friday-only 3:55 p.m. train out of Penn Station, fairly confident that they'll reach their North Fork destination on time. Arrival at Greenport is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. Moreover, on the Ronkonkoma-Greenport leg of the trip, passengers can unwind with a glass of one of the local wines sold aboard the Friday-only train.
Unfortunately, that train operates only between the Memorial Day and Columbus Day weekends. But Saturday and Sunday service, once offered year-around but scaled back in 2010 to the same operating period as the Friday-only train, has been extended and will run between April and November.
Did I mention the Ronkonkoma solution to getting to Kennedy Airport?
If you hire someone to drive you from Orient to JFK, it can cost as much as $150 each way.
I've got a cheaper way: Drive to the Ronkonkoma station (LIE exit 60), park your car free (for an unlimited time) in the LIRR's huge outdoor parking lot and board one of the trains operating nearly hourly to Jamaica. Upon arriving there, take the escalator to the station's mezzanine and walk a few hundred feet to the platform where the Port Authority's AirTrain departs every seven to 20 minutes for JFK's terminals.
Train fare from Ronkonkoma to Jamaica is $13.50 at peak hours and $9.75 off-peak. Add $5 for the AirTrain, and you've saved well over $100. I know; I've done it.
Some folks who've used the Ronkonkoma station tell me they're worried about missing the train because of the time consumed finding a parking spot in the often crowded free lot. That worried me, too, until I began using THE TIMETABLE.
By consulting the Ronkonkoma Branch timetable, you can determine when the next train from the city is supposed to reach the station. I schedule my arrival at the station around that time so that I can pull into one of the parking spaces just vacated by disembarking passengers. (On weekdays, there's usually a 15- to 30-minute window between trains arriving from the city and leaving for it.)
Some people also worry that their cars could be vandalized in the parking lot. Never in the 16 years we've left our car there (once for as long as seven weeks) has it been damaged. Our luck did run out last year, however, when two exterior accessories — a rooftop kayak rack and a rear-end bike rack — were stolen. Foolishly, neither had been locked to the car.
It seemed like a small price to pay for a service that has worked so well.
Orient resident John Henry has been commuting to Manhattan for 16 years, usually using the LIRR's Ronkonkoma-New York City service.
The Long Island Rail Road will extend its summer schedule on the Greenport to Ronkonkoma line by 10 weeks, stretching into November, Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials said.
The Long Island Rail Road, through its parent company, the MTA, has been discontinuing all weekend service between Greenport and Ronkonkoma after Columbus Day and before Memorial Day since 2010.
Summer service, as it's now called, will now begin in April and end in November, said LIRR spokesman Sal Arena.
After November, there will again be no weekend service between Greenport and Ronkonkoma, he said.
"The MTA was able to identify additional money, revenue from dedicated state taxes as well as internal cost-savings, that could be used to enhance train service and other customer amenities," Mr. Arena said. "The LIRR is making a number of improvements with its share of that money, including the extension of weekend service on the North Fork.
"It made this decision based on customer demand and specifically to expend service to the fall harvest period, an important tourist season for the region."
About seven years ago, the LIRR was considering discontinuing service between Greenport and Ronkonkoma altogether, but backed off that plan.
"This service investment shows that the MTA and LIRR are committed to expanding and improving service to the East End," South Fork state Assemblyman Fred Thiele (I-Sag Harbor) said of the move.
Mr. Thiele has been an advocate for increasing train service on the East End, and one of the projects he has touted also got some money from the MTA. A proposal to establish a network of smaller "scoot" trains between Greenport and Ronkonkoma, as well as in other areas on Long Island, received $37.2 million from the state.
Currently, the LIRR is exploring the possibility of diesel-powered Scoot service on the Oyster Bay Branch and on the Main Line east of Ronkonkoma, Mr. Arena said.
The $37.2 million funding for such a purchase is in the current (2010-2014) MTA Capital Program, and will remain available even if it is not expended by the end of 2014, Mr. Arena said.
"Scoot" is a railroad industry term used to describe a train that would shuttle regularly between the first and last stops on a particular branch or branch segment, according to Mr. Arena.
Currently, the LIRR runs only about two trains per day in each directions between Greenport and Riverhead on weekends in the summer, and about three trains per day between Greenport and Riverhead during weekdays, prompting calls from East End residents and officials for better service.
"As envisioned by the LIRR, scoot service would allow for more frequent train service than currently provided," Mr. Arena said. It "would encourage intra-branch and intra-Island travel, but also would require a transfer to electric trains for those traveling on to New York City.
"The LIRR is currently looking for alternate (smaller) diesel trains that would be more cost-effective to operate and maintain, as compared with both the LIRR's existing diesel fleet and with electric trains."
The LIRR does not have specific timeline or start date for either purchasing the alternate diesel fleet and/or initiating expanded Scoot service for East of Ronkonkoma, he said.
"The scoot train could be much smaller to than the standard 10 or 12 car consist," Mr. Arena said, "perhaps just one, two cars or three coach cars, depending on demand."
After sitting in Riverhead for 33 years, waiting to be restored, Engine 39, a steam engine built in 1929 and operated by the Long Island Rail Road through 1955, may be headed for Pennsylvania.
The Railroad Museum of Long Island has signed a contract with the Strasburg Rail Road Company in Ronks, Pa., to essentially split the cost of restoring the steam engine. Strasburg would do the work within three years of receiving the money and the restored train would remain with Strasburg, where it would operate on the company's property for 44 years.
The deal was bittersweet, according to museum president Don Fisher of Southold.
Train enthusiasts brought Engine 39 to Railroad Avenue in Riverhead on a flatbed truck in 1980, with the goal of restoring it to operating condition and then running tourist trips between the railroad museum's two locations in Riverhead and Greenport.
But the group and its predecessors never had enough money to finish the job, even after getting an $800,000 grant in 1996. The engine's boiler and firebox are already in Strasburg, where they were being repaired until the money ran out. Only the bottom part of Engine 39, the wheel assembly, is currently in Riverhead.
"It is a bittersweet thing, because they were people who were hoping to see it running here, but the challenges on Long Island were great," Mr. Fisher said. "We don't have a place to get water here, there's coaling facilities, the museum doesn't own a service facility, we're more than 100 miles from the nearest class-one railroad [Amtrak] and there are no more steam-qualified skilled mechanics to keep it running. The challenges against us running it here on the North Fork as a regular service have grown to the point of being monumental."
The contract with Strasburg, which was signed March 14 after more than five months of negotiation, call for the museum to raise $900,000 in 2013 and transport the locomotive to the Strasburg property. Strasburg, in turn, will contribute about $1.1 million toward the project, Mr. Fisher said.
Once the $900,000 from the railroad museum is raised, Strasburg will complete restoration of the engine in three years and will then operate the locomotive on its property for a period of 44 years, according to the agreement.
While the Railroad Museum of Long Island has 15 years to come up with the $900,000, the contract calls for that amount to increase by 3.5 percent per year, so it's imperative to raise the money quickly, said Mr. Fisher.
Museum officials originally planned to initiate a fundraising campaign for the entire $2 million. The new deal cuts that number in half, Mr. Fisher said.
The group plans to begin a $1 million fundraising campaign targeting foundations, railroad preservationists and individuals, he said.
"If we can get a million people to give a dollar, that's a million dollars," Mr. Fisher said.
Strasburg operates a steam locomotive repair and restoration facility on its property and runs a four-mile "heritage" railroad with five locomotives even older than Engine 39.
The oldest was built in 1906 and the newest in 1926, according to Linn Moedinger, president of Strasburg Railroad.
The Strasburg Railroad is the oldest railroad in the country that's still operating under its original charter, although it operates mostly within its own property and not on public railroad tracks like Amtrak, Mr. Moedinger said. The trains run throughout the Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Lancaster County, southwest of Philadelphia, he said.
"It's a shame that it's been sitting for so long, it's a nice engine and it will fit in nice right here," Mr. Moedinger said. "Strasburg presents the best shot for the most number of people seeing it on a regular basis."
It is very difficult to get permission to run a steam locomotive on tracks used by public railroads, he added.
The last time Strasburg ran on public rails was in 1998 — and that was for the purposes of filming, he said.
Mr. Fisher said the local railroad museum never had a guarantee that the LIRR would allow Engine 39 to run on its tracks.
Media members outnumbered prospective tenants at Friday's tour of the 102-year-old Riverhead train station, which the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is trying to lease out.
The MTA has issued a request for proposals from companies who might want to lease space at the station, which hasn't been used as a railroad station since 1972. The station has been vacant for most of the time since then.
The deadline for submitting proposals is Sept. 28.
The MTA gave a tour of the building at noon, and only two prospective renters showed, though representatives from three media outlets did, along with some Riverhead Town officials, including town historian Georgette Case.
One company that is definitely interested is Southampton-based Hometown Taxi, which runs cars throughout the East End.
Owner Bryan Deparma said he'd like to use the building to dispatch cabs. The company currently runs cars in Riverhead but has to monitor them from an office in either Southold or Southampton, he said. It also has contracts for medical transport to local hospitals, and a contract Maureen's Haven to transport homeless to local shelters in the winter, he said.
"This is perfect for what we want to do," he said of the train station, though he said the building might be a bit big for his needs.
"I don't need a big space," he said. "If I just could use the ticket counter" and someone else could occupy the rest of the station, "that would work", he said.
The only other prospective tenant to take the tour was Ike Israel of Riverhead-based Richmond Realty Corp., who said the company just wanted to see what was available.
Anthony Coates of Riverhead, an adviser to the town supervisor, did not take Friday's tour, but told the News-Review in an interview that he and his 20-year-old daughter, Courtney, who is a business student at Stony Brook University, plan to submit a proposal to rent the train station as a restaurant/cafe type establishment.
Mr. Coates, who has been involved in the restaurant business in the past, said that with the recent closure of Riverhead establishments like East Enders and Off Main, "there's no place to capture a quick doughnut or muffin in town."
John Coyne of the MTA's real estate department, who gave the tour, said the public authority has contacted some businesses, such as Dunkin' Donuts, about the possibility of leasing space in the Riverhead station, as well as in other MTA train stations.
The MTA doesn't usually receive proposals to rent its stations until its close to the deadline for submissions, he said, adding that depending on what the response is, the MTA may push the deadline back.
A decision on whether to rent the entire site to one company or subdivide it among more than one company also will depend on the response, he said.
Mr. Coyne said he's grateful Riverhead Supervisor Sean Walter was able to get publicity for the tour and the lease opportunity by reaching out to the local media.
The MTA undertook about $1 million in renovations to the Railroad Avenue station and then leased it to the town at no charge in 2002, with a condition that it be occupied by a nonprofit organization. But the town has had little success in finding a tenant since then, even when it offered the building rent-free.
Mr. Walter said the conditions the MTA had put on the lease in the past made it difficult to find a tenant.
The MTA taking the lead in looking for tenants is a new strategy, he said.
"I was getting ready to write a letter to the MTA telling them we were condemning the building because of the condition it was in," Mr. Walter said in an interview. But before he got the chance to send the letter, Police Chief David Hegermiller suggested he talk to Long Island Rail Road president Helena Williams, whom the chief knows.
Mr. Walter said he called Ms. Williams earlier this year and she told him she would issue the RFP for the train station. Of the town's inability to get anywhere with the MTA in the past, she told him he wasn't talking to the right people, the supervisor said.


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