The Walt Whitman Birthplace in Huntington Station hosts a Victorian-style...

The Walt Whitman Birthplace in Huntington Station hosts a Victorian-style tea party Wednesday to teach table manners and skills such as setting the table. Videojournalist: Jessica Rotkiewicz (Aug. 28, 2013) undefined

Here’s video from our videojournalist Jessica Rotkiewicz about a Victorian-style tea party hosted Wednesday by the Walt Whitman Birthplace in Huntington Station. The event taught children table manners and skills such as table setting and how to properly hold and cut with a knife and fork. Apple juice was substituted for hot tea.

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Here’s video from our videojournalist Jessica Rotkiewicz about a Victorian-style tea party hosted Wednesday by the Walt Whitman Birthplace in Huntington Station. The event taught children table manners and skills such as table setting and how to properly hold and cut with a knife and fork. Apple juice was substituted for hot tea.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's plan to deputize gun-owning county residents is progressing, with some having completed training. Opponents call the plan "flagrantly illegal." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. Credit: Newsday Staff; WPIX; File Footage

'I don't know what the big brouhaha is all about' Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman plan to deputize gun-owning county residents is progressing, with some having completed training. Opponents call the plan "flagrantly illegal." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.