Gary Melius, Oheka Castle Owner
Construction on the Oheka Castle in Huntington, completed in 1919 by legendary financier Otto Kahn, was one of the first completely fireproof edifices ever constructed. Given the swirling cigar smoke and sparks that fly during the most high-profile, raucous backroom power poker game on Long Island, hosted by Oheka resident Gary Melius, this is probably a good thing. Melius, the unassuming yet magnanimous owner of the Oheka, lovingly restore…(Read more)