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All 8 ivys, M.i.t. say â€˜yesâ€™ to elmont senior Harold Ekeh goes 13-for-13 in college acceptances By Ja M es G a l l o w ay Sewanhaka senior Harold Ekeh has a tantalizing decision facing him: Yale or Harvard? Or maybe MIT? Or, if he decides he wants still more options, he can always fall back on Princeton, Columbia, Dartmouth, Brown, the University of Pennsylvania or Cornell. Ekeh, the Elmont Memorial High School salutatorian, achieved the rare feat of being accepted to all eight Ivy League schools â€” and the

Massachusetts Institute of Technology to top it off. â€œThis is a very exciting moment in my life, and Iâ€™m very grateful,â€? he said. At the moment, Ekeh is leaning toward Yale, he said. â€œI visited Yale with my schoolâ€™s Model U.N. team and I loved how passionate the people were,â€? he said. â€œI did try my best and tried to take advantage of everything my high school had to offer. Now Iâ€™m going to see where I feel the most comfortable.â€? Yaleâ€™s annually accepts just 6.9 percent of applicants, still

a full percentage point higher than Harvard, which sits at 5.8 percent. Ekeh said he is planning upcoming trips to Harvard, MIT and Princeton. Born in Nigeria, he moved to Queens at age eight and then moved to Elmont for the schools. â€œPart of the reason we moved here was because my parents wanted me to have the best opportunity,â€? he said. â€œI had to double up on everything once I moved hereâ€ŚI had a lot of catching up to do.â€? Continued on Page 60

Herricks music teacher with Olympic aspirations Laura Ahrens shows off Miakodaâ€™s a-line tank top, long cardigan and printed shorts from the lineâ€™s spring collection. Laura and her sister started a â€˜Kickstarterâ€™ campaign to increase their companyâ€™s production. See story page 3.

Robertson runs to fourth place in L.A. marathon By Ja M es G a l l o w ay Herricks music teacher and elite runner Jodie Robertsonâ€™s day typically starts at 4 a.m. First, with a couple hours on the bike or maybe an hour or so in the pool. Then, itâ€™s off to class, followed by a brisk 10-to-16 mile run in the after-

noon. She adds in one long run on the weekend for good measure, usually between 18 and 21 miles, she said. Bedtime is around 8:30 p.m. â€œIâ€™ve actually been doing a lot less running than I used to do,â€? said Robertson, who is training for her first triathlon. â€œI actually swim and bike a lot

now, too.â€? In 2012, Robertson placed 57th in the U.S. Olympic Trials marathon with a personal best of 2 hours, 42 minutes, 31 seconds. But since then, her personal best has dropped by about eight minutes, and she is gearing up for the 2016 trials, for Continued on Page 60

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5 incumbents running NHP unveils $6M for 5 ed board seats budget proposal NHP-GCP members declare bids for re-election

Slight increases to tax levy, rate

By Ja m es G a l l o w ay

The five local board of education incumbents whose terms expire in April — three from Herricks and two from New Hyde Park-Garden City Park — will all seek re-election, school officials say. From Herricks, Brian Hassan and Nancy Feinstein both plan to run. Feinstein said she has already submitted her petitions for a spot on the ballot. The filling deadline is April 20. Both Hassan and Feinstein won open seats in 2012 when two incumbents decided not to run. Hassan, a longtime engineer with the Long Island Power Authority and National Grid, played an integral role in the district’s transition to gas heating six years ago. He also served as co-vice president of the Herricks Athletics Boosters. Feinstein is a former copresident of the Denton School Parent Teacher Association, Herricks Council of PTAs and Herricks Middle School PTA. From New Hyde Park-Garden City Park, David Del Santo, Frank Miranda and James Reddan will all run for re-election, district superintendent Robert Katulak said. Del Santo, who is seeking a fourth three-year term, is one of two board members from New Hyde Park-Garden City Park to sit on the Sewanhaka Central High School District Board of Education. The Sewanhaka board comprises two representatives from each of its four feeder elementary school districts. Del Santo, an ex-policeman and auditor for the Department of Homeland Security, serves as vice president on both boards. Frank Miranda, who served on the school board from 2004

The New Hyde Park Board of Trustees on Tuesday reviewed its $6.06 million budget for 201516, which would keep spending mostly flat but raise the tax rate and levy slightly for the next fiscal year. The budget proposal is about $46,000 higher than the current year’s adopted budget, a less than 1 percent jump. But the tax levy would increase by about $74,000 or 1.77 percent — staying just below the state-mandated cap — to $4.2 million. “I think we put together what is a responsible budget,” New Hyde Park Mayor Rob Lofaro said, adding the village was “conservative” in its estimates and expenditures. The tax rate for residents would also go up by $0.41 to $21.37 per $100 of assessed value, a 1.96 percent increase, according to the budget. The median household in New Hyde Park, with an assessed valuation of 5,400, would pay an additional $22.14 in taxes, village budget documents say. The tax rate increase offsets a projected 1.51 percent dip in non-property tax revenue, spread between a number of small decreases, and a $28,000plus decrease in total assessed value in the village. The assessment change, Lofaro said, is due primarily to commercial property owners settling assessment grievances. “It’s not so great for everyone else because that reduction gets spread, out and it has to get made up by everyone else,” he said. “But for residents and commercial [property owners] that are over assessed, it’s not fair that they’re paying more than they should, either, so it creates

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to 2007, rejoined the board in 2012 after winning an uncontested election. He said that he left the board to spend more time with his daughters and help them with their homework, but decided to run again in part to serve as a mediator between the school district and BOCES, where he worked. The New Hyde Park-Garden City Park board appointed Reddan to his seat in 2014 following the resignation of then-Vice President Patricia Rudd, who relocated to Michigan. Reddan, a civil engineer who grew up in Garden City Park, had initially lost an election to Trustee Jennifer Kerrane in 2013. However, he remained active with the district and joined the audit committee.

Nancy Feinstein The Board of Education acts as the governing body of a school district. Last week, the Herricks board of education approved a $108.2 million budget proposal to put before voters on May 18. The New Hyde Park-Garden City Park will unveil its budget proposal on April 13.

a more fair and equitable distribution.” A large portion of the proposed spending increase stems from $20,000 included in the budget to pay for water and maintenance costs of the new median sprinkler system on Jericho Turnpike. “It’s the first full year we’ve had it,” Lofaro said. “We might be overestimating - we did the best we could.” For the current fiscal year, Lofaro said, there were thus far no “wide” variances from budgeted expenses and revenues for 2014-15, but it is too early to tell whether the village might be left with a small operating surplus or deficit. “We’re not forecasting coming in up or down at this point,” Lofaro said. Lofaro said the village also benefitted from its contract with union employees, who he said negotiated in good faith and agreed to raises roughly in line with inflation and the tax cap. “The good news is that the union employees realized we had a restrictive amount [under the tax cap]. They negotiated in good faith with us,” Lofaro said. “That was very helpful in our budgeting process that they understood our constraints and helped us stay within those constraints.” Retirement expenses also dropped by about $65,000 in 2015-16, which Lofaro said is because the village completed paying the incentives for several employees who retired under incentive. The public hearing covered a line-by-line review of the proposal, during which a couple residents asked for minor clarifications but no changes. The village clerk said the board will adopt the budget at its next meeting on April 21.

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Herricks grads look for ‘Kickstart’ Eco-friendly fashion designers seek backers on popular crowdfunding website

“It’s really exciting and you get an email [when somebody contributes]. It’s even more exciting when One might say that Julia and it’s somebody you don’t know, and Laura Ahrens literally wear their you say, ‘Yes! They support the beliefs on their sleeves — and on cause.’” Kickstarter is a website that their tank tops, too. The Herricks graduates and pairs contributors with creative avid yogis and vegans founded projects, such as films, music and their own fashion line in 2013 ded- fashion. However, the project reicated to eco-friendly, cruelty free ceives the money only if it meets its fundraising goal by its deadline, clothing made in New York City. Now, hoping to expand the which is up to 60 days. The Miakoda Kickstarter began production of their most popular on April 2 and items, the sisters ends May 2. launched a KickJulia, the destarter campaign was just hoping we signer for the New to raise $6,000, which would alwould get funded. Hyde Park-based company, gradulow the company, ated from HerMiakoda, to order Julia Ahrens ricks High School fabrics and work in 2008 and atwith a Brooklyn factory to produce additional a-line tended the New School’s Parsons School of Design, where she graduand circle tank tops. In three days, the campaign ated in 2012. In February 2013, she and Lauraised more than $3,000, with three donors contributing more ra started Miakoda. “I had recently gone vegan and than $500, including a nice $500started to practice yoga,” she said. plus boost from mom. “I was just hoping we would “Most people just think about eatget funded. I was really nervous ing healthy and eating organic food about it…I definitely didn’t expect and being compassionate to people Continued on Page 60 halfway in three days,” Julia said.

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NHP sushi joint all about freshness By J a m e s G a l l o w ay

For the foodie looking for that special dish at Vortex Asian Bistro, you may even consider looking beyond the menu, said restaurant manager Jay Wang. Shortly after the restaurant opened its doors in New Hyde Park last month, one table asked for the chef’s recommendations. Jay Huang, the head chef who trained under restaurateur Benny Huang, his cousin, made them something special of his own creation. “One dish he made, the customer loved,” Wang said. “It had a very thin slice of apple on top of salmon with wasabi dressing. Whatever he came up with - he’s just a good chef.” The customer came back the next day with six friends, Wang said. But Wang suggested leaving the offmenu options to more experienced “sushi eaters.” “We definitely recommend to try our menu first,” Wang said. “They (the people who defer to the chef’s discretion) know what they’re doing; they know what they’re eating.” The sleek Asian fusion restaurant and lounge specializes in sushi rolls and kaiseki - traditional multi-course Japanese fare. “In the present day, kaiseki is a type of art form that balances the taste, texture, appearance, and colors of food. To this

Head chef Jay Huang prepares an appetizer from the Vortex menu end, only fresh seasonal ingredients are used and are prepared in ways that aim to enhance their flavor,” the restaurant’s website says. “Kaiseki has since evolved to include an appetizer, sashimi, a simmered dish, a grilled dish, and a steamed course, in addition to other dishes at the discretion of the chef.” The key to Vortex’s food, Wang said, is fresh ingredients - “freshness and technique.” The restaurant receives fresh fish deliveries daily, he said. “We use top quality everything - rice,

fish,” Wange said. “We don’t put a lot of sauce on things. We really want people to taste the freshness of the fish.” The menu features a number of specialty dishes, including the Vortex roll, made with lobster tempura, spicy tuna and black fish eggs decoratively arranged. “It’s really good,” Wang said of the roll. (One Herald Courier reporter agrees.) The New Hyde Park establishment, which is located at 1215 Jericho Turnpike, is the second of two Vortex Asian

Bistros on Long Island. The first opened in Port Washington in December, Wang said. In charge is owner and executive chef Benny Huang, an experienced sushi chef who spent years studying food in Japan. The Port Washington Vortex has a 4.5 star rating on Yelp with 11 reviews and a 95 percent thumbs-up rating on Groupon. “Fantastic service, quick and easy seating, delicious food all at an affordable price,” one Yelp reviewer said. “I was served something new on the house, an interesting salad that was served with crab… Just now as I am writing this, the manager is explaining their food and nearly every aspect of the meal to a more needy customer.” The New Hyde location had yet to receive a review prior to publication. The restaurant will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony featuring traditional Lion dancers on April 12 with the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce. The New Hyde Park Vortex is located at the former site Empire Billiards, which shut its doors following a tumultuous tenure in the village that included two men being stabbed just outside the establishment. Vortex also features a full bar with a selection of Saki and cocktails. “The food is amazing but the drinks are even better,” one Groupon reviewer said.

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Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announces her support for the legislation during a news conference on Thursday.

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As a little girl play-acting being a teacher, Great Neck School Board of Education President Barbara Berkowitz knew she wanted to eventually go into education. “It’s such a wonderful profession and I had some outstanding teachers of my own who were mentors, and think when you’ve had an outstanding teacher you never forget him or her,” said Berkowitz, who will be running for re-election in the May 19 Board of Education elections. If elected, Berkowitz would serve her eighth full term on the board. The board will vote for president and vice president in July. Berkowitz, who has been board president since 2006, said she would stay president if asked. She served as board vice president from 2000 to 2003, and from 1993 to 2006, on the board’s Policy Committee, which writes and reviews policy recommendations. Berkowitz was appointed to the board in 1992 after the death of former board Trustee Connie McNicol left a vacant seat. She was then won election in 1993. Although she did not seek out the position initially, Berkowitz said, the board knew her through her work as E.M. Baker School Parent Teacher Association president and United Parent-Teacher Council Budget Committee co-chairperson when they asked her to take McNicol’s spot. Berkowitz said she decided to run for election because she cared for the students. “My contributions are vast,” Berkowitz said. “I care about all the children in this district and seeing them succeed.” Berkowitz founded the Family Math and Outreach Programs at E.M. Baker School and Good Ideas For Teens, a committee that explored teen activities in Great Neck, she said. Though the Great Neck public schools are often ranked as among the best in the country, Berkowitz said, she doesn’t feel pressure as board president to maintain its high standards, but is aware that she needs to constantly be looking to how the board can make the schools better. Berkowitz, who has put a son and a step-daughter through the Great Neck public school system, said she knows how important the schools are to the development of the district’s children as well as the area’s property values. “You can’t rest on your laurels,” Berkowitz said. “Education has to be a fluid field and if you don’t constantly look to improve then you fall behind, and that’s something we don’t want to happen.” Even though as board president Berkowitz isn’t paid, she said considers it her occupation. “I put in more hours than most people do at a full-time job,” Berkowitz said. Berkowitz said one of the most important issues the board faces is having continuity on the board when the school district’s senior administration changes, such as when new superintendents need

Barbara Berkowitz to be named. “I’ve been actively involved with the selection of the superintendents,” Berkowitz said. “I’ve basically led the charge and worked with them to help mentor them when they first come.” Teresa Prendergast, the Garden City Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction who was named last week the next Great Neck School District Superintendent, will be the third superintendent Berkowitz has overseen. Berkowitz also said she was concerned about the effects the Common Core curriculum on students in the future. “The pressures placed on children from standardized testing is inhuman,” she said “While I certainly support the Common Core curriculum, I do worry about the impact of the testing on our children.” Berkowitz will be joined on the ballot by Trustee Donald Ashkenase, who said he was also running for re-election. Voters will also consider the 2015-15 school budget at the same time. Voting will take place May 19 in the multipurpose room of E.M. Baker School, at 69 Baker Hill Road, and the west gym of Great Neck South High School, at 341 Lakeville Road. The budget for the 2014-2015 school year was for $214,067,850. During the 2014-2015 school year, there were 6,399 registered students among the 10 schools in the district. The schools in the district include Great Neck North High School, Great Neck South High School, the Village School, Great Neck North Middle School, Great Neck South Middle School, the Elizabeth Mellick Baker School, the John F. Kennedy School, Lakeville School, Saddle Rock School and Parkville School.

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The LIRR is building a better bridge.

Expect a year-long road closure starting April 15 during construction of a new and improved Ellison Avenue Bridge. The Long Island Rail Road has begun major work on replacing the 75-year-old Ellison Avenue Bridge with a newer, safer structure. When complete, drivers, cyclists and pedestrians will enjoy smoother travels across the bridge â€“ while LIRR passengers on the Port Jefferson Branch will feel confident the new structure is built to last. To allow workers to make these improvements, the Ellison Avenue Bridge will be officially closed on April 15, 2015 for approximately one year. For alternate routes, project updates and more information on LIRR service, visit mta.info/lirr/ellisonave.

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Enforce old law; do not pass new law All too often we have reported on incidents where a driver whose license is suspended is involved in an accident in which another person is severely injured or killed. It is particularly infuriating when that driver has a history of DWI convictions or has had his or her license suspended on multiple occasions. Last week Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said “enough.” Her office has drafted legislation which would make severely injuring someone while driving with a suspended license a Class E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison. Such incidents resulting in death would carry a Class D felony, which carries a sentence of up to seven years. Her legislation is being sponsored in Albany by state Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) and state Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola). Said Martins, “Innocent people should not have to live in fear of suspended or revoked drivers who should not be on the road.” We agree and we are totally in favor of getting tough on drivers who don’t learn a lesson when their license is suspended. The state has the right, make that the responsibility, to take the steps necessary to keep dangerous drivers off the road. In extreme cases this means putting these drivers behind bars. But we are not persuaded that new legislation is necessary. Under existing state law (AUO-1st degree), a person caught driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol with a license currently under suspension can be charged with a felony punishable “by a mandatory fine of $500–$5,000, mandatory imprisonment up to four years or probation, and possible seizure and forfeiture of the vehicle driven.” This also applies to a driver who has 10 or more license suspensions, imposed on at least 10 different dates, for failure to respond to tickets. Under NY State Law S 125.12 Vehicular manslaughter in the second degree, the driver of a boat or vessel who causes the death of another person while under the influence of drugs or alcohol or a combination thereof can be charged with a class D felony which carries a maximum sentence of seven years. Under NY State Law S 125.13 Vehicular manslaughter in the first degree, a driver who commits the crime of manslaughter in second degree while his/her license in currently under suspension in New York or another state can be charged with a C felony which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years. The felony laws that already exist in the State of New York carry maximum penalties ranging from 4-15 years. Nevertheless Martins sent out the following statement: “Cars become weapons when bad drivers are behind the wheel. That someone whose driving privileges were taken away can go on the road illegally, kill or injure someone, and only face a misdemeanor charge is unacceptable.” Perhaps the real problem is that the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office and the courts have not been aggressive enough in the handling of cases in which drivers get behind the wheel after their license has been suspended. Calls for “getting tough legislation” make for good headlines. But sometimes all we need is tougher enforcement of existing legislation.

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Another bad backroom budget deal in Albany READERS WRITE

could not agree with you more “Our Views: Gov. Cuomo’s State budget gets a C-” (Editorial - April 2). We should not celebrate Gov. Cuomo and the State Legislature passing a budget on time. This is what they get paid to do. This budget was negotiated behind closed doors by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, state Senate Republican Majority leader Dean Skelos, state Senate Democratic Independent Caucus leader Jeffrey Klein and Democratic state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. Only they, their key aids and many of the infamous Albany State Street lobbyists were privy to the details. Democratic state Senate Minority Leader Andrea StewartCousins and Republican State Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb along with virtually all members of the state Senate and Assembly were left out of the process. In the critical area of public transportation, both Cuomo and the state Legislature failed to provide any significant new

funding to bridge the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s $15.2 billion shortfall in the proposed Five Year 2015-2019 $32 billion capital plan. This will result in the Long Island Rail Road having to make some additional difficult decisons in deciding how to prioritize the expenditures of scarce resources. The net result will be consideration for deferral of many critical capital improvement projects into the next 2020-2024 Five Year Capital Program. Riders can look forward to additional service delays and more fare increases beyond the next scheduled for 2017. It is difficult for the LIRR to maintain a state of good repair for all rail cars, support equipment, stations, fare collection equipment, track, signals, power, yards, shops, safety and security etc without adequate funding. Any additional new stations, fleet expansion, yard and shops, pocket tracks etc necessary to provide new service may also have to be reduced or postponed.

Did members of the Legislature take an Evelyn Wood speed reading class to absorb the thousands of pages contained in this spending bill? They received these only hours before being asked to vote up or down. Liberal or conservative, Democrat or Republican, we would all be better off if our state Assembly and Senate members took the time to actually read, line by line, any proposed legislation before voting. Their legislative actions impact both our economic and civil liberties. Future generations may have to pay for and live with the consequences. There should have been an open budget process agency by agency. The public, media and members of the legislature should have been afforded sufficient time to read the fine print line by line, page by page and conduct an open debate before adoption. Larry Penner Great Neck

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Start immigrants story with yourself

f you want to appreciate what our new generations of immigrants will contribute to Long Island and our nation, consider doing a check of your own family “Roots.” This would be a great project that could be launched with the help of Long Island’s exceptional public libraries, especially with National Library Week on the horizon, April 12-18 (more on that later). All of us in the United States are descended from immigrants. The only questions are: 1) How long ago? 2) What awareness do we have of the journeys of our ancestors? Franklin Delano Roosevelt (like his 5th cousin TR) knew his ancestors arrived in the 1600s, even before New Netherland became New York. As a youngster, I thought, for a while, that anyone who had a name that ended in a vowel shared my Italian heritage. But I learned that FDR was one of our early multi-ethnics, combining Dutch ancestry with the “de la noes” of French Huguenot background. That both a Republican and a Democrat Roosevelt (with Dutch/ Huguenot backgrounds) rose to the American presidency (in a stillprevalent “Anglo” society) should receive more emphasis than has been accorded. FDR knew that his female ancestors could claim membership

not only in the Daughters of the American Revolution, but also in The Colonial Dames of America. At a time when the DAR resisted newcomers, describing their ancestors as “colonists” and all others as “immigrants,” FDR offered a striking response: “Remember, remember always, ladies that all of us, and you and I, especially, are descended from immigrants – and revolutionists!” John Kennedy’s father did not like to be called “Irish-American;” he asked what it took to be regarded as “American.” But when Jack sought the presidency he learned what every ethnic person experiences in our nation: no matter how you define yourself, you need to deal with how others see you. Jack Kennedy increasingly highlighted the heritage his father sought to transcend. If you have not seen the documentary, “Kennedy in Ireland,” it powerfully demonstrates the enormous pride of people in Ireland for one of “their kind.” On that June 1963 visit, President Kennedy said: “When my great-grandfather left here to become a cooper in East Boston, he carried nothing with him except a strong religious faith and a strong desire for liberty. If he hadn’t left, I would be working at the Albatross Company across the road.” As his politics moved beyond Boston, President Kennedy wrote

a book, appropriately entitled: “A Nation of Immigrants.” When Robert Kennedy added a new introduction after his brother’s assassination, he emphasized: “Our attitude toward immigration reflects our faith in the American ideal. We have always believed it possible for men and women who start at the bottom to rise as far as their talent and energy allow. Neither race nor creed nor place of birth should affect their chances.” Frank Sinatra, bolstering FDR during World War II, was awarded a special Oscar for his film song from “The House I Live In.” “The faces that I see All races and religions That’s America to me.” As I mentioned earlier, one effective way to relish our immigration heritage of diversity with its quests for progress and inclusion is to do some family history checking. Perhaps the marvelous array of public libraries in Nassau and Suffolk could assist in such pursuits. This is not a new idea; but it could be expanded with beneficial results – because those who seek perspectives on their own families are very likely to appreciate the journeys of those who have more recently arrived on Long Island. Just as many of our libraries participate in “Long Island Reads,” there is a book (or two or three) to

be assembled about “The Heritage of Long Islanders: Standing on the Shoulders of Immigrants for Progress.” During the 1970s, I had a fellowship at Chicago’s Newberry Library, which specializes in family history studies. As a result of that experience, I developed a college course that was one of the most satisfying I have ever taught. I called it: “Roots and Beyond: Family and Community in American Society.” The “Chronicle of Higher Education” gave a report on the experiences of those Hofstra students. Young undergraduates began by doing a brief autobiography of part of their life (often junior or senior high school), then did a grandparent study, followed by examining changing developments in the community to which their families migrated. Among the many fine results cited in the CHE report was the building of connections across age divides as college students got to know their grandparents better by interviewing them, while also getting perspectives from their contemporaries and other family members. Unanimously, young people came away from their studies with high appreciations of what their elders had done, a sense of where they began, the obstacles and challenges they faced, and the efforts that were expended in order to advance.

By seeking to place their family in the context of their community they also became aware of its demographics and the nature of suburban bonding experiences. Those young people in that first course in the 1970s achieved much of what the American Historical Association recently said is still lacking in our history classes (and in our society): 1) an ability to foster informed, critical thinking, and 2) to nurture empathetic citizenship. Every individual and every family can be enriched by doing their own “Roots and Beyond” study. From that is bound to come a deeper appreciation of what fellow citizens have experienced and are newly experiencing as today’s immigrants. The theme for 2015 National Library Week is “Unlimited Possibilities @ Your Library.” Family and community studies can surely help to enhance lives for old and new Long Island residents. The books that portray the advances from immigration by scores of Long Islanders are waiting to be assembled. All an editor needs to do is assemble the people’s stories in Nassau and Suffolk. Michael D’Innocenzo Professor of History and The Harry H. Wachtel Distinguished Teaching Professor for the Study of Nonviolent Social Change

Federal housing program out of Mao’s playbook

ets say that you own a piece of property in Roslyn and you want to build a new house on it. Have you heard about President Obama’s program aimed at doing just that for you ? The program is called: “Plentiful Housing of New York”, better known as “PHONY”. Right out of the playbook of Fidel, Chavez and Mao, it’s another feel-good, sounds-great, attempt at government providing everything you may ever need. The way it works is that Washington, always knowing what’s best for you, will provide housing for everyone. They will send in specially-trained, government workers to build a “politically-correct” house for you and your family. Don’t even think of oil heat or a garage for your Escalade. PHONY is truly an offer you can’t refuse. Just show your appreciation on Election Day, and

don’t worry about the cost. Some rich guy, somewhere, someplace, will be paying for it anyway. Just think how proud you will be when you tell everyone about it at your next ACLU meeting. - You will be as proud as you were when you installed your government-subsidized solar panels on your beachfront home in East Hampton. - Or when you decided to stop drinking those large-size, coca cola drinks when Mayor Bloomberg told you they were so bad for you. So unhealthy !! Now it’s a lunchtime of a martini or two or three!! - or when you fought to remove those “horrible” words, “under G_d” from the Pledge of Allegiance but made sure you had front row seats on Easter Sunday. - or when you tried to keep ROTC off your college campus at NYU, but were relieved when

the national guard was called in to help you during Hurricane Sandy! - or when you donated money to fight Ebola in west Africa but were so upset when some sick patients had the audacity to be brought here to be treated! - or when you marched in support of Occupy Wall Street’s fight against corporate America and then when the rally was over, you went right back to your corner office at Morgan Stanley. - or when you supported union protection of incompetent teachers but made sure your kids only had the best teacher every year. - or when you led the fight against the death penalty, but then donated money to Planned Parenthood and their killing of unborn babies. - or when you fought so gallantly for amnesty for illegal aliens and then paid your housekeeper “off the books”.

- or when you fought against abuses against woman but justified Bill Clinton’s abusive treatment of the women in his life. -or when you fought against improving the public schools by expanding the charter school program, but sent your kids to the finest private schools you could find. - or when you insisted on removing the Nativity Scene and Menorahs from our Town Hall’s front lawn while at the same time you were president of the Men’s Club at to your church or synagogue. - or when you fought to allow woman into the Masters golf club in Augusta, even though your own country club here has few if any minority members. - or when you expressed your outrage at the treatment our veterans were getting at the VA, but didn’t mention that your father had the right connections in 1966 to keep you out of the draft.

- or when you told everyone about your new Prius but didn’t mention it was for your housekeeper to use. Whoops, I forgot!! This is Roslyn! You bought a Tesla S for yourself. On the other hand, instead of using Obama’s PHONY program, you can be a rich, nasty, mean-spirited Tea Party guy, and hire your own contractor, pay for it yourself, get the satisfaction of building the house that you always wanted and not expect the government to control every facet of your life. Overcoming “liberal guilt” isn’t easy living here on the North Shore of Long Island. I won’t tell anyone at your next Green Party meeting, but I bet hypocrisy is something that all you wealthy liberals chose not to avoid. Dr. Stephen Morris DDS North Hills

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A loo k o n the li g hter si d e

A spring cleaning to remember It’s tax time again, and around here that means only one thing: my home will soon be dust-free. Or as close to dust-free as it ever gets. I won’t be breaking any landspeed records getting my records together; that much is true. But when I go hunting for the shoe-box where I keep my records, or the other shoe-box where I surely kept the rest of them, or the file folder where I’m desperately hoping to find everything else - well, no matter where I look, all I find is a lot of dust. Suddenly, nothing seems more important than getting rid of all that dust. I mean, it’s been months! How can my family stand living in this pig-pen a moment longer? I certainly can’t. But that means I must find a dust-cloth somewhere. Why can’t I find one? I keep them right here, in the credenza except apparently I don’t. Or on a shelf of the hall closet? No - but there’s a witch’s hat that’s been sitting there, apparently, since Hal-

loween. What is it doing there? I’d better get it back up to the attic. Right now, before I forget. The attic is inexplicably full of shopping bags containing nothing but papers, with dates written in marker on the sides: “March 2006; April 1998; 1st Quarter, 1992.” Where did they come from? It’s a mystery - but not one I’m going to solve now. I place the witch’s hat gently on top of them, and go back downstairs to keep looking for dust-cloths. Surely there were some in this bucket behind the coats. Oh that’s right, my brother threw it all out cloths, bucket and all - the last time he visited from Maryland. That was four years ago. Suddenly I see something that looks like rags. But it’s really the rest of that witch’s costume. Well, let’s put that aside; I’ll get it to the attic, eventually. What is this bag of mystery items, pushed all the way to the back of the closet?

Judy epstein

A Look on the Lighter Side Yikes, they’re old towels that went all moldy and should have been thrown out a long time ago. Better get them out of the house carefully - right now. All I need is a garbage bag. So where are they? Finally, a question that’s easy: I always keep them in the same place, on top of the fridge. Hmm. An empty box. Who’s supposed to replenish things when they run out? Never mind,

I think I know the answer to that, but I was busy. Maybe I should go out right now and buy dust rags, garbage bags, and a new bucket. Yes, that’s exactly what I will do! But first, I should change out of these filthy clothes that are looking like dust-rags themselves, in case I run into someone I know. (It always happens when I’m looking my worst. “Judy, is that you? You look terrible! I almost didn’t recognize you!” “I wish you hadn’t.”) But I can’t just change into clean clothes when I’m so filthy. I should take a shower. And shampoo, because I can’t go the rest of the day with my hair full of dust. But where’s the shampoo? I hate looking for things when I’m just about to step into the shower, but where could I have left it? Ouch! Who left that overnight bag right where I would trip over it, next to the bed? And hey, look, there’s the shampoo I never put back in the shower. I would love to know what it’s like to live

in a house where everything gets put where it belongs - but putting things away is so boring. What I need is a butler! I wonder how much that would cost? Will butlers do taxes? Ah…shower and shampoo accomplished. I feel so much better! But what I don’t feel like is moving all those bags and papers around to assemble my records to do taxes. I’m so tired. If I can just clear a little space on the dining room table to work in, I’m sure I’ll make better progress tomorrow. What are all these newspapers and unpaid bills doing here? Why don’t I just shoot them all into a shopping bag? I’d better mark it: “April 2015.” I’ll take that up to the attic. Tomorrow. Everything else can wait till tomorrow. How much difference could 24 hours make, anyway? At least I am dust-free enough to go to bed. Ouch! I stub my toe on an overnight bag. Goodnight!

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Martins, Schimel budget votes fail Long Island

oliticians have a well-deserved reputation for dishonesty and greed. Again and again, scandals rock our government institutions as wrongdoing and misdeeds come to light. It is truly sad how many people will say anything for a vote, then turn their backs on those voters once they are in office to pursue their own agendas. Sometimes, when they are caught, they own up to their behavior. But not often. Predictably, offer glib explanations, half-truths and outright lies. The budget vote Tuesday night in Al-

bany showcased politics at its very worst. One after another, our elected representative chose to sell out our children and our teachers and advance their own interests, whether it be secure something else they want or to ensure further lobbying dollars from Pearson and the like would come their way. Many tried grandstanding, hoping they would get points for pretending to acknowledge their wrongdoing, such as stating “it is with a heavy heart I do this,” or holding their nose while they vote yes. Maybe some people are actually fooled by this. There were a few brave souls who

More police needed to make NYC safe

olice Commissioner Bill Bratton denies the fact he had an argument with Deputy Mayor Anthony Shorris over hiring more police officers in the upcoming New York City budget. Well in my opinion it doesn’t matter who said what because the reality is we do need to hire another 1,000 more police officers. Mayor de Blasio needs to make room in the budget to hire more police officers and make New York City a safer place to

work, go to school and to live. Eric Ulrich [ R-Queens ] said it right when he said,” Its time for Bill de Blasio to put his money where his mouth is.” Now finally Mr. Mayor the people of this great city of ours is asking,” do we get a safer city or do we return to policies that will return us to a truly unsafe city for all concern. Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

stood up to Cuomo and his bought and paid for by rich corporations agenda. My neighboring Assemblyman Ra was one of them. But to my great disgust, despite the outpouring of letters, phone calls, and emails, both my assemblywoman, Michelle Schimel, and my state senator, Jack Martins, voted to destroy the fine schools we on Long Island have prided ourselves on for so long. What makes their betrayal especially bitter is the fact that they have both paid lip service to the objections, pretending to advocate for our children and teachers, while stabbing them in the back. Through their staged appearances and glib speeches, they had so many, including me, convinced they would be brave and stand up. Nope, they sold us out. Even more sickening is Schimel’s pathetic attempt to spin her traitorous vote into a positive victory. She claims to be a champion because the bill bans testing in K-2. The tests already start in grade three, this is nothing. Oh, and the SED is directed to “provide tools, resources and materials to assist teachers in professional development related to the new standards.” The ones that are developmentally inappropriate? The ones that were designed by non-educators to set our students up for failure? The weapon in the tool to destroy public education and turn over schools to for profit institutions? The ones that are needed to save our “failing schools?”

As if Great Neck, East Williston, Roslyn and Manhasset are home to failing schools. Our schools are among the best in the nation, we don’t need Common Core shoved down our throats because high poverty areas produce failed learners. How dumb does she think her constituents are? Pretty dumb I guess since we’ve been swallowing her lies hook line and sinker up to now. And Martins? The only reason I voted for him was his stated opposition to Common Core. Because he told voters like me he was going to stand up to Cuomo, fight for our children and champion public education. And what did he do? Sold out. Put New York State’s public schools one step closer to destruction. He should be ashamed of himself, all of his statements concerning our children’s education were bold faced lies. And I am one of those who was dumb enough to fall for them. Martins and Schimel are both disgraces to Long Island. They have sold out our teachers and our children. They have proven themselves dishonest and untrustworthy. They should be ashamed of themselves. Parents, we have but one weapon left. Refuse the tests. And when Martins and Schimel are up for re-election, make sure to send them home. Emily Kaye Roslyn Heights

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Obama negotiates bad deal with Iran

n Sunday March 29, I attended a public interdenominational dialogue and bagel breakfast hosted by the beautiful Temple Beth El, featuring the spiritual leaders of Great Neck’s “synagogue row:” Rabbis Tara & Meir Feldman of Temple Beth El (Reform), Rabbi Howard Stecker of Temple Israel (Conservative) and Rabbi Dale Polakoff of Great Neck Synagogue (Modern Orthodox). Hundreds of people attended, predominantly from Reform and Conservative congregations. The audience’s denominational and political affiliations were fairly representative of the affiliated American Jewish community at large. Before discussing the Temple Beth El event, let me digress to mention that the Zionist Organization of AmericaLong Island-Queens region and Great Synagogue Men’s Club are sponsoring a free event to which all in the community are welcome: an evening with former U.N. Ambassador and foreign policy expert honorable John Bolton, on Sunday evening May 3, at 7 p.m., at Great Neck Synagogue. The event at Temple Beth El began with Rabbis Feldman and Stecker expressing thankfulness for Rabbi Polakoff’s recovery from his heart attack last year. It was a heartwarming demonstration of caring across the Jewish denominational divides. The most fascinating part of the morning was an informal poll taken by Rabbi Stecker during Q&A, after an audience member asked: “How can Jews support Obama when Obama is negotiating a bad deal with Iran, which wants to kill us?” (The deal reportedly permits Iran to continue enriching uranium in impenetrable underground facilities, limits inspections, permits Iran’s continued development of more advanced centrifuges and ICBMs capable of reaching the U.S., and is time-limited – and would thus enable Iran to obtain nuclear weapons that endanger the entire world. Iran is now also insisting on immediate lifting of sanctions and refusing to ship enriched uranium out of the country.) In a brilliant move, Rabbi Stecker turned and asked the audience: “If you think that President Obama is not defending Israel sufficiently, please raise your hand.” About 80 to 85% of the audience promptly raised their hands. Rabbi Stecker then asked how many thought

that Pres. Obama is defending Israel sufficiently, and only about 15 to 20 percent of the audience members raised their hands. This informal poll indicated that President Obama’s appeasement of Iran, and six years of displays of hostility towards Jews, Israel, and Israel’s democratically elected leaders has had an impact, even among those predisposed to giving the president every benefit of the doubt. The Jewish community likely now realizes that, in addition to not defending Israel, the Obama administration actively interferes with Israel’s efforts to defend herself. The Obama administration publicly disclosed Israel’s nuclear secrets last week; thwarted Israel’s plans to remove the Iranian nuclear threat by leaking Israeli attack and refueling plans – and then reportedly gloated that it was too late for Israel to attack; demanded one-sided favorable-to-Hamas cease fires last summer while ignoring even-handed cease-fire proposals; stopped needed missile shipments to Israel while Hamas launched 4,000 rockets on innocent Israeli civilians last summer; repeatedly demands Israel’s retreat to the indefensible 1949 Armistice lines; repeatedly threatens to join anti-Israel U.N. actions; continually attempts to impose a Hamas-Fatah terrorist Palestinian state which would be another launching pad for rocket attacks on all of Israel; and repeatedly demands funding cuts to the joint Iron Dome programs. I wished that the rabbi had also asked the audience: “If you think that Pres. Obama is not defending America sufficiently, please raise your hand.” I imagine that the response would have been the same, because the Iranian nuclear threat is a threat to everyone here, particularly those in top target areas such as New York. Iran does not need ICBMs (inter-continental ballistic missiles) to nuke Israel; Iran is building and testing ICBMs to carry nuclear weapons to the United States. Coincidentally, the day before the Temple Beth El breakfast, a high-level defection exposed the Obama administration’s inimical role in the Iranian nuclear negotiations. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s close aide, journalist Amir Hossein Motaghi, who was covering the nuclear negotiations in Lausanne, defected from Iran and asked Swiss authorities to grant

him asylum – and revealed that the U.S. negotiating team is negotiating on Iran’s behalf. According to the British Telegraph newspaper, Motaghi “harshly criticized the American role in the [Iran nuclear] talks, saying the White House was attempting to persuade the other members of the P5+1 group of nations (US, England, France, Russia, China and Germany) to accept Iran’s point of view.” Montaghi stated: “The U.S. negotiating team is mainly there to speak on Iran’s behalf with other members of the 5+1 countries and convince them of a deal.” Montaghi repeated his assertions on opposition Iranian television. President Obama also recently cited a “fatwa” by Iranian Pres. Rouhani to try to persuade the other negotiators that Iran’s nuclear ambitions are peaceful. There were many other interesting aspects of the Temple Beth El breakfast. I will only mention a few (and will avoid mentioning a few comments that I disagreed with) in order to leave a little space to turn back to vital, timely Iran issues. Rabbis Tara Feldman and Dale Polakoff discussed the fear they feel from resurgent anti-Semitism. Rabbi Feldman mentioned Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sachs’ writings about contradictions inherent in anti-Semitism: for instance, Jews are hated both because supposedly they are rich and poor; communists and industrialists. All of the rabbis described the need to both “be there” for other groups when others are attacked, as well as to make sure to defend ourselves. Rabbi Tara Feldman mentioned that the local mosque displays anti-Semitic literature. She related many years of efforts to pursue Muslim-Jewish dialogue, but stated that dialogue cannot occur now when the mosque refuses to acknowledge Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish State. (My articles last month described how a recent Jewish-Muslim “dialogue” night at another local synagogue turned into an occasion for a leader of the Islamic Society of North America (an unindicted co-conspirator in the Holyland Hamas funding trial) to engage in one-sided Israel-bashing.) All of the rabbis agreed that groups that fail to acknowledge Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish State are outside of

bounds. (Incidentally, at the deceptive group J Street’s annual convention last week, the audience cheered when a women called for an end to Israel as a Jewish State, and proposed that Jews should live under Arab sovereignty.) Returning to the Iran threat: This past Friday, Great Neck’s Jeffrey Wiesenfeld, the Zionist Organization of America and other groups held a press conference outside senators Chuck Schumer’s and Kirsten Gillibrand’s Manhattan offices demanding that our senators commit to over-riding President Obama’s threatened veto of two key bills on Iran: (1) The “KirkMenendez” Bipartisan Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015, which imposes new sanctions on Iran if international negotiators fail to reach a nuclear deal by June 30; and (2) The “Corker-Menendez” Bipartisan Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, which requires the president to submit the text of any agreement with Iran to Congress and helps Congress to play its critical Constitutional and historic role of reviewing international treaties. Sen. Schumer thankfully signed on as a co-sponsor of these bills. Unfortunately, his co-sponsorship will ultimately be worthless if senators Schumer and Gillibrand refuse to commit to overriding the threatened presidential veto. These bills will not become law without a successful override vote. The Obama administration’s efforts to avoid Senate review and approval of the Iran deal are alarming. If the potential Iran deal were good for the U.S. and its allies, the Senate would readily approve the agreement. Thus, the Obama administration’s efforts to circumvent the U.S. Constitutional requirement to obtain the Senate’s advice and consent points to an inescapable conclusion: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was correct when he warned that the Iran deal is a very bad deal. It is thus imperative that our Senators commit to overriding a veto of the needed Iran legislation. Please remember to call or write to senators Schumer (202 2246542) and Gillibrand (202 224-4451) to urge them to override the president’s threatened veto. Elizabeth (Liz) Berney, Esq. Great Neck Long Island-Queens Exec. Director of the Zionist Organization of America

Pro choice position misrepresented

rederick Bedell’s letter in the April 3, 2015 Great Neck News makes a very valid point. Abortions may deprive the world of persons who might significantly contribute to mankind’s betterment. He states that

this is a fate which might have befallen him, yet he has led a long and productive life. I am surprised that he hasn’t seen the illogicality of his position. First, he informs us that as a child he was a stutterer, a slow learner, anemic and had asthma.

He then asserts that “....in today’s culture of death, would it not be considered inhuman (I think he means inhumane) to abort such a child.” Surely, Mr. Bedell is aware that those in the “right to choose” movement have never recommended that

children be aborted. So, since the maladies he speaks of, like being a stutterer and a slow learner, do not appear in the fetus, he had nothing to worry about. We live in a world where there are cogent arguments on

both sides of the abortion controversy, but making illogical statements does not advance Mr. Bedell’s cause. Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

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G.N. schools lead in teaching Holocaust

story in the March 20, 2015 edition of the Great Neck News included a statement that only one course in the GNPS Great Neck Public School] District offers any instruction about the Holocaust, and that the topic is “glossed over” in other instances. I am anxious to correct this inaccuracy, and also to offer the community some additional information about the reprehensible incident that occurred earlier this month and is still a topic of great consternation to the district. First, to the curricular issue: The Holocaust as an historical event, and the implications of it, are dealt with in numerous course offerings across the district. Some preliminary research offered the following examples: • Grade 6: Studies of the Eastern Hemisphere include the content understanding that “The crime of genocide crosses cultures and eras. Jews and other groups experienced devastation at the hands of Nazi Germany.” • Grade 8: “The Nazi Holocaust - Hitler’s ‘Final Solution’; worldwide horror, human rights violations and the United States response to the Holocaust.” • Grades 9 and 10: Genocide and intolerance are explored in significant detail with respect to imperialism (examples - European in the Americas, Africa and the Pacific, Japan in Pacific). The Indian Wars in the United States are reviewed to consider whether

or not they fit within the definition of genocide. Studies from Grade 8 re: WWII and the holocaust in Europe under Nazi rule are studied in greater detail. • U.S. History and Government Grade 11: Genocide of Native Americans is connected to The Holocaust in addition to a study of WWII. • AP Psychology (Grades 11 and 12): Milgrams experiment on obedience and the Zimbardo prison experiment are connected to The Holocaust. • At South Middle, the school introduced the “Pyramid of Hate” to discuss The Holocaust, and start a broader conversation about genocide and showed Oprah’s interview with Eli Weisel at Auschwitz. • At North Middle School, English teachers do not teach a Holocaust unit or course, per se, but Holocaust literature appears throughout the curriculum, either in whole class reads, historical fiction units, book club books, Enriched books, or independent reading selections. Some of the titles include: “The Book Thief,” Zusak “Tunes for Bears to Dance to,” Cormier “Sarah’s Key”, de Rosnay “The Diary of a Young Girl,” Frank “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas,” Boyne “Number the Starts,” Lowry “The Upstairs Room,” Reiss Maus “I and IL Speigelman Milkweed,” Spinelli

• At the Village School there are 10 separate courses that offer instruction about The Holocaust and analyze it through literary, artistic and even musical lenses. • And, the course that was referenced as the curricular focus of the district is our “Facing History and Ourselves” elective. It is a nationally known and recognized curriculum that influences students’ lives in many ways. There are other instances, and other examples of curricular efforts that we make to educate students on The Holocaust. There are several pieces of literature that deal with the topic and they include the “Diary of Anne Frank,” “Night” and others. It would not be possible to read those texts without discussing the history of the event and analyzing the terrible consequences of the historical era. Our teachers do so very well. There have been dramatic productions that explore this historical era and have expanded upon it by connecting it to The Holocaust and other examples of genocide that have occurred in History. “The Diary of Anne Frank” was performed at South High School this year and other dramatic productions such as “The Laramie Project” have created connections with the broader topic of hatred and genocide. Clearly, our efforts at including this topic at numerous points in a student’s secondary experi-

ence exist and are well-executed by teachers. But, given the opportunity to address this incident one more time, I would encourage everyone to see the letter that I posted on the district website within hours of our discovery of the offensive posting, I would like to re-emphasize a few points made in that letter and also try to offer some other assurances about the District’s approach in dealing with such matters. I remind everyone that the student who committed this terrible act was a student in another Long Island public high school, and not subject to any disciplinary measure I might impose. We did promptly report the matter to the police and I spoke to the superintendent of that school district and identified the individual to her. One inquiry I have received is whether or not I would have pursued this as a disciplinary matter if it were a Great Neck student, and I am able to respond affirmatively because I have done so in the past. District policy (specifically our Code of Conduct) does allow for the school to impose consequences for something done outside the school day and our other policies make it clear that students are responsible for their postings on social media. We most certainly would have, and will in the future, pursue such a violation. The district has not forgotten this now two-week old incident and we are discussing how

it might be further explored and used as that “teaching moment” that you referenced in your editorial of March 27, 2015. That effort preceded that publication and will likely continue long after others have forgotten about the original incident. In preparing this letter, and collecting the specifics that allowed me to respond as I have, I was reminded in many ways of our need to broaden this conversation, rather than narrow it to one historical era, as awful as that period of time was. The lessons of The Holocaust are implicit in a wide range of other historical topics ranging from Rwanda to Cambodia to the experience of the Native American. We make a mistake when we focus on one event and fail to connect it to the rest of our experiences and the panoply of history. The Great Neck Public Schools are committed to that broader understanding as well as the specific topic that prompted this response. The district remains committed to creating and maintaining a safe environment for all students and adults who are a part of our school system. Further, we strive to be an institution that models behavior that can be respected and emulated in this larger community. Thomas P. Dolan, Ed.D Great Neck Superintendent of Schools

Religion should not dictate state laws

first want to say that I agree with and second the emotion about what Anna Friscia said in her Williston Times 3-152015 article about the Triborough Amendment. Unfortunately, enough of our elected officials are so unconcerned about justice that the people have had to bear this injustice for such a long time. Next item: Being that this weekend is so important to so many religious people, it is a good time to comment on the actions in Indiana and Arkansas by elected officials succumbing to religious pressure to make it legal for businesses to discriminate against certain lifestyles. To again bring up the subject of separation of church and state. State can only provide civil unions. Nothing more.

If a state so much as concerns itself about doing anything more than this, it is being influenced by church. It is interesting to note that due to the uproar that ensued following the actions in the two mentioned states how the politicians did their dance of reposturing though merely only to save their skin. Examining the definition of marriage in a couple of dictionaries revealed some interesting results. The word is a broadly used term. Even if two businesses join forces, that is sometimes said to be a marriage. No more need be said. There was also a comparison with matrimony and wedlock. If anyone wants to know more, look it up yourself. It was

however said that there is holy matrimony but never holy marriage. We live our existence with free will and every action has a consequence. I am not passing judgement on anyone. If they ‘make or break’, they bear the results. To put it another way, we know who said “A rose is a rose by any name.” If someone calls a rose a pig, one can do the sniff test: Sniff sniff! It smells like a rose. It must be a rose, To turn the story around, if a pig is called a rose, again the sniff test: Sniff sniff! Hmm! It doesn’t smell like a rose at all. Regarding the foregoing separation: If there is discrimination, state may and must step in and deal with it.

What also can be said is that many go to ‘church’ on Sunday (or whatever day) and go out on Monday (or whichever following day) and defraud their fellow human beings. Again, each will sometime bear the brunt of their actions. Just one other item for today: The Dutch, Hispanics, French and Italians came to our ‘new world’ before the British. This can be verified by seeing the names of the states, cities and rivers among other things and New York was New Amsterdam. The British have a reputation of subjecting others. Perhaps they thought they could take over this ‘new world’ and get a lot more subjects. Those who were here were not interested in being subjects and

won the revolution. Now the British have their new princess by marriage who is expecting for the second time. There are many here who are fawning over her. If they want to be subjects, they are free to go back over there any time. There are many who came here with the idea of having an elitist country which is in opposition to what The Statue of Liberty symbolizes. For some time no immigrants were wanted from Southern Europe. It is interesting how some things end up. The two New World continents being named after an Italian. Possibly forever. Charles Samek Mineola

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READERS WRITE

Plaza trustees take advantage of seniors

write this letter in response to Nina K. Gordon, who has materially misstated nearly every fact on the subjects of how village elections are conducted and how absentee ballots are provided in her letter published on April 3, 2015, thus misleading many readers. I wonder if Ms. Gordon actually read the column and letter she cites. If she did, she would know that, when asked by the reporter, I specifically stated that I did not believe Mr. Schneiderman had anything to do with the absentee ballots or the scam central to those pieces. This in and of itself undercuts Ms. Gordon’s credibility,

which is quite thin from the outset. The biggest error Ms. Gordon makes, undermining the merit of most everything she has to say, is that our Plaza Village Trustee elections are not conducted by the County – at all (her arguments all hinge on her incorrect assertion that they ARE run by the County). Plaza Village elections are conducted by the Village Clerk, not the County. A simple call to our Plaza Clerk, Pat, or to the County, by anyone who wishes to fact-check me will confirm this. Therefore, Ms. Gordon’s rant about the machinations of the County have absolutely nothing to do with the

March 18 election or its ballots, demonstrating her ignorance and undermining her credibility. Ms. Gordon’s final shred of scant credibility is lost when she asserts that absentee ballots are only requested and provided by mail. In fact, the state, the county, and village allow a voter to designate person(s) to hand deliver the request and/or the ballot for the voter, if the voter so elects. Any reader can fact-check me by contacting those entities or going online. Therefore, the entire first half of Ms. Gordon’s letter is nullified by the facts and is without merit. The balance of her letter

is just disturbing – especially the part where she states that Atria Residents refer to elected officials, politicians, by terms of endearment! That alone is a big, red flag screaming “undue influence!” That seniors are susceptible to such undue influence is not my own conjecture. There is an entire area of legal practice – elder law – that exists and thrives in large part because seniors are indeed preyed upon by unscrupulous persons and organizations. So, to label me as “anti-senior” for making that statement is just plain ridiculous – the fact that seniors are victimized is so

well-settled that there is an entire body of law, and lawyers, protecting them from such victimization. Perhaps I should hire one to investigate the goings-on at the Atria if someone like Ms. Gordon can be employed there for a term of years. P.S. I’ve been to several board meetings now. Not once has Karen Rubin been present. Therefore, I don’t think she’s qualified to write any more columns about the goings on in the Plaza until she starts attending some meetings. Jonathan Stein Great Neck Plaza

Back bill to aid volunteer responders

n January 14, 2015, shortly after our 114th Congress convened, Congressman David McKinley, of West Virginia, introduced Bill H.R. 343 in our House of Representatives. Kudos to Congressman McKinley! Essentially, Bill H.R. 343 (Volunteer Emergency Responders Tax Deduction Act) seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide a charitable deduction for the service of volunteer firefighters, emergency medical technicians, ambulance corps’ members, and other rescue personnel. Eight bipartisan members of our House of Representatives, from seven states, co-sponsored H.R. 343. Currently, H.R. 343 appears

to be languishing in our House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Committee. Knowing how valuable our volunteer emergency responders are to all members of our local communities, I believe it behooves each of us to show our gratitude to our volunteers by helping move this important bill towards fruition. Towards this end, it would be helpful if each of us contacted his Congressman and urged him to help get H.R. 343 released from the House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Committee. Once released from committee, H.R. 343 can be put on the House of Representatives’ calendar to be voted upon, debated, or amended. It seems our 113th Congress allowed H.R. 5811, the predeces-

sor-version of H.R. 343, to die in committee in our House of Representatives. In my opinion, it would be a travesty…and, a great disservice to all our volunteer emergency responders if H.R. 343 were to be allowed to die in committee, once again. Our volunteer emergency responders are always there for us….I believe we should all be there to support H.R. 343 to help them at this juncture in time. Throughout the almost 35 years that I have lived in East Williston, I, continually, have been in awe of the major, personal sacrifices made by our East Williston Fire Department’s volunteers on behalf of our community 24/7, 365 days of the year. When called in the dark of night while sleeping or, when called in the light of day, while

in the midst of a family celebration, our emergency volunteers have responded immediately and without hesitation leaving family and comfort behind in order to help neighbors in dire need of immediate assistance. In doing so, our volunteers have placed their own needs “on the back burner” and their own safety “on the line” to assist other residents. It is my belief that all volunteer emergency responders both locally and throughout our great country…should be given the ability to take a charitable deduction for a portion of their altruistic, voluntary services as volunteer firefighters, emergency medical technicians, ambulance corps’ members, and other rescuers. I would ask, again, that all

residents contact their Congressmen and urge them to help get H.R. 343 released from our House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Committee. Once released from committee, H.R. 343 can be put on the House of Representatives’ calendar to be voted upon, debated, or amended. Our volunteer emergency responders do not ever hesitate to help us whenever they are called upon for assistance. I believe that, now, each of us should not hesitate to support our volunteer emergency responders by helping get Bill H.R. 343 released from committee…. and moved towards passage. Kathy Rittel East Williston

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Appeal filed against ruling on air stripper B Y B I LL SA N A N T O N I O

Three Roslyn area residents filed an appeal in state appellate court in Brooklyn Heights on Friday to overturn a Nassau County Supreme Court ruling from September 2014 denying an injunction to the start of construction of a water purification tower in Christopher Morley Park. The appeal by East Hills resident Richard Brummel and Roslyn Estates residents Joshua Dicker and David Greengold is the latest bid by the three men to oppose efforts by the Roslyn Water District, Town of North Hempstead and Nassau County to build the water purification tower, also known as an air stripper, in the park. Brummel said in a statement said the appeals court’s decision could take up to 45 days, and

The Roslyn Water District’s well on Diana’s Trail in the Village of Roslyn Estates, which has been closed since November 2013. that the plaintiffs would consider further appeal if they are denied. In an 11-page decision dated Sept. 19, 2014, state Supreme Court Justice James P. McCor-

mack determined that the plaintiffs lacked standing to bring the litigation before the court, writing that “none of the petitioners have proven that they use or enjoy the park more than most

other members of the public, or that their injury is real and different from most members of the public.” In November 2014, Brummel, Dicker and Greengold succeeded in obtaining a temporary restraining order from the state Appellate Division Second Department, which was lifted about three weeks later. Roslyn Water District officials have said construction of the air stripper will likely begin by late spring and that an air stripper is the only way of removing contaminants from a well in Roslyn Estates, notably the carcinogen Freon-22. The project was included in a $20.9 million capital bond approved by the Town of North Hempstead in early 2014, on the condition that the water district exhaust all resources to acquire land within the park to build the

tower. Roslyn Estates residents had opposed the construction of an air stripper at the site of the contaminated well, citing concerns about the long-term health effects from the emissions produced by air strippers. Legislation permitting the acquisition of the land in the park for use by the water district was later fast-tracked through the county and state legislatures so the air stripper could be constructed in 2015. Brummel, Dicker and Greengold have argued that placing the air stripper in the park would harm residents, local organizations and wildlife that use its forested areas. They have also cited the support of the Sierra Club of Long Island, the Green Party of Nassau County, advocacy group Parc Nassau and petitions signed by park users, in the litigation.

Church to lobby to limit solitary confinement B Y B I LL SA N A N T O N I O Members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock will lobby state lawmakers on April 22 to approve proposed legislation limiting the amount of time inmates can spend in solitary confinement. It is the second consecutive year the congregation, led by its social justice committee, is making the trip in hopes the Legislature passes the HALT Solitary Confinement Act and continues a years-long educational initiative about the practice. “[Solitary confinement]’s led, on occasion, to desperate acts of self-mutilation. This has come out in testimony over the years. There are several examples of people having very adverse reactions to this,” said Paul Johnson, the congregation’s senior minister. “Hallucinations, panic attacks, mood swings...suicides. We have concerns about this.” According to the New York Civil Liberties Union, approximately 4,500 inmates throughout the state live in solitary confinement. The law would limit the amount of time an inmate could spend in solitary confinement to up to 15 consecu-

tive days and 20 total days within a 60-day period. It would also prohibit members of various “vulnerable groups” - including people with physical or mental disabilities, pregnant women or new mothers, the very young and elderly and members of the LGBT community - from being placed into solitary confinement, and enhance conditions under which inmates are placed into and taken out of isolation. “Often there’s not a real established policy of how to [determine whether an inmate should be put into solitary confinement],” Johnson said. “It’s typically arbitrary and unfair and done by staff who have no transparency or accountability.” About 15 congregants are slated to make the trip, Johnson said, as is Claire Deroche, the congregation’s social justice coordinator. Deroche was not made available for comment, as officials said she does not have the authority to speak on behalf of the congregation. Prior to leaving for Albany, the participants will be educated on the language of the bill and assigned to various members of the state Legislature, Johnson said. He added that congregation officials met with state Sen. Jack Martins last Thursday to garner his support for

the law, and said he was hopeful the Republican legislator would consider co-sponsoring the legislation. The congregation has hosted numerous events in the last few years - including a lobbying trip in support of the HALT Solitary Confinement Act last May - to raise awareness of the physical and psychological effects of solitary confinement. On March 30, the congregation held a dramatic reading of the play “Mariposa & the Saint,” which chronicles an inmate’s experiences in isolation, as well as a panel discussion about solitary confinement. In December, in wake of incidents in Staten Island and Ferguson, Mo., the congregation analyzed allegations of police brutality and the targeted mass incarceration of minorities. Congregants last June held a demonstration outside the Nassau County Correctional Facility in East Meadow, protesting its incarceration practices. In March 2014, the congregation hosted a roundtable event with three speakers who shared their experiences with solitary confinement, either by being placed in isolation or coping with their loved ones being imprisoned.

Town approves parking variance for G.N. Iibrary B y A d a m Li d g e tt The Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals on Wednesday approved a parking variance for the Main Branch of the Great Neck Library, permitting it to keep the same number of parking spots after completion of the building $10.4 million renovation. The council’s approval allows the library to apply for a permit for the full demolition of the library’s interior. Some work has already begun on the renovation of the building’s interior, such as the removal of the asbestos, but furrther work required a building permit.

“Before the building permit could be issued…[the town] said the plans as submitted showed a requirement of additional parking, so the library applied for a parking variance,” said Charles Segal, an attorney for the library and the Village of Great Neck Planning Board chairman. The number of spots needed is based on how many full-time employees the building would have and the size of office space as well. “If you shift space from storage to use, then there’s a different computation for how many parking spots you need,” Segal explained. Segal said the number of spaces at the

Main Library will remain at 99. VRD Contracting, the Holbrook, N.Y. contractor hired by the Great Neck Library Board of Trustees to renovate the Main Branch, presented an environmental traffic report to the BZA, saying that granting the variance and keeping the existing number of spots would not impact the area around the Main Branch negatively. The board voted in February to authorize VRD to do study the area and prepare a report for the town at the cost of $5,000. Board President Marietta DiCamillo said at the time that the parking study was not anticipated in the original budget for the project. DiCamillo said the town

initially advised the library board that a study would not be needed, but later said it was. The contractors at VRD said they don’t expect more parking will be needed on Bayview Avenue, Segal said. “Whatever impact there had been will remain the same,” Segal said. The Main Branch, located at 159 Bayview Ave., will be closed for a year for repairs on the building funded by a $10.4 million bond approved by Great Neck Library system voters. The library’s three satellite branches have changed their hours to accommodate for the closing of the Main Branch.

bLAnk SLATE MEdIA April 10, 2015

‘I See Meʻ show gives artists a chance to take ‘selﬁeʻ

Local artists take a look in the mirror for the The Huntington Arts Council’s new exhibit, “I See Me” a Self-Portrait Show, which opens this weekend at the Main Street Gallery, 213 Main Street HuntingTop: Beth Costello: 2nd Place. “No Language Barriers Here” ; Bottom left: William Grabowski: 1st Place, “Past Tense” ; Bottom ton. “’I See Me’, the exhibition ... employs right: Margaret Minardi: 3rd Place. “Self Portrait” the very interesting and up-to-the-minute concept ... The Selfie ... with the theme of self-portraits,” said Linda Louis, member of the HAC Board of Directors and Exhibition Committee. “And it seems to have touched the funny bone of a lot of artists who had a really good time picturing themselves in interesting, psychologically insightful and incredibly artful ways.” Juried by Lynn Rozzi, the ‘I See Me’ prospectus requested artists to respond to the challenge of sharing their interpretation of questions and statements behind self-portraiture; “Who are you? How do you see yourself? Let everyone in on your personal vision of you. Self-portraits rule the day!” The response, reflected in the exhibition of works, consists of a diverse mix of media including, but not limited to oil, digital photo, watercolor, graphite/gouche, ink and pastels. Rozzi is the director of the Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery at Nassau Community College. She received her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree from C.W. Post College and her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. Rozzi is a photographer who exhibits her work, teaches courses and lectures on contemporary art and the transformative power of art. son, Pamela Best, Marlene Bezich, Elizabeth Cassidy, Beth Chuck Von Schmidt, Pamela Waldroup, Lois V.Walker, “I See Me” will be on display in the Main Street Gallery from the opening through April 27. Costello, Katherine Criss, Judith Davidson, Jessica Dayan, Randy Weisbin, Fahiym Williams Special acknowledgement goes to: William GrabowsThe Main Street Gallery hours are Monday - Friday from Emily Eisen, Paul David Elsen, Jessica Faro, Jim Finlayson, Nicole Franz, Susan Geffken Burton,William Grabowski, ki, First Place “Past Tense” - Digital Photo; Beth Costello, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 12 to 4 p.m.. The opening reception for The Huntington Arts Coun- Donna Grossman, Dan Guido, Kirsten Hadjoglou, Rodee Second Place “No Language Barriers Here” - Ink/Oil Pascil’s new exhibit, “I See Me” a Self-Portrait Show will be Hansen, Samantha Hernandez, Sofie Hoff, Lori Horowitz, tel/Paper on Panels; and Margaret Minard, Third Place held Friday, April 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. All are welcome Caroline Isacsson, Kate Kelly, Lauren Miceli, Margaret “Self Portrait” - Colored Pencil For additional information on the exhibit and other Minardi, Denis Ponsot, Robin Rosen-O’Leary, Lauren Ruiz, to attend. The participating artists are: Anu Annam, Christo- Jim Scovel, Constance Sloggatt Wolf, Jackie Stevens, Jan- Huntington Arts Council events visit www.huntingtonpher Arvans, Robyn Bellospirito, Mark Belton, David Ben- ice Sztabnik, Bobbie Turner, Tracy Vaccarino-Guzzardi, arts.org or call HAC at (631) 271-8423.

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April 18, 9 pm

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The top seven events for the coming week Friday, April 10, 7 p.m. imagination Movers Landmark On Main Street 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org The emmy-winning Imagination Movers - stars of a disney Junior TV series for preschoolers - will play songs, lead the audience through interactive dances and generally act like goofballs. with Rich, scott, dave and smitty leading the festivities, look out for confetti, giant balloons Dinosaur Train Live! and maybe even flying toilet paper. Saturday, April 11, 2 p.m. Jim Henson’s dinosaur train Live! Tilles Center For The Performing Arts | LIU Post 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville (516) 299-3100 • http://tillescenter.org The PBs KIds hit show comes to life as we join Buddy, Tiny, don and all of their friends and family in this fun-filled, interactive trip back in time to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earth.…and rode in trains! appropriate for ages 3 and above.

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Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m. RAeL - the Music of Genesis The Space At Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Rael is a Genesis tribute band focused on faithfully reproducing full album versions from the Peter Gabriel and steve Hackett era. Their performances include tracks from the albums Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, selling england by the Pound, The lamb lies down on Broadway and a Trick of the Tail.

Wednesday, April 15 - Friday, April 17, 8 p.m. Jeff Beck The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com one of the most influential guitar players of the rock-n-roll era, the iconic Jeff Beck will play a three-night stint in Huntington - the first time The Paramount has presented a single artist on three consecutive nights. Beck has twice been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with The yardbirds in 1992 and as a solo artist in 2009.

Sunday, April 12, 4 p.m. the Price is Right Live Stage Show NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com C’mon down! everyone’s favorite game show is on its way to westbury, along with the chance to win cash or prizes we’ve given away. alongside a special celebrity host, randomly-selected Sebastian Maniscalco contestants will get a chance to play games like Plinko, Cliffhangers, The Big wheel and even the Friday, April 10, 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m. fabulous showcase. Saturday, April 11, 7 & 10 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 3 p.m. Sebastian Maniscalco the Gershwin Project Governors’ Comedy Club The Madison Theatre At Molloy College 90 Division Ave. Levittown 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 731-3358 (516) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny.org http://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm legendary pianist Peter Nero, winner of two sebastian Maniscalco’s career caught fire when Grammy awards, will pay tribute to the life and he appeared in the film “Vince Vaughn’s wild works of George Gerwshin when he performs west Comedy show” and has since been nomi“The Gershwin Project” at the Madison Theatre. nated for the 2014 american Comedy award for on tap will be some of Gershwin’s best loved Best Club Comedian and has appeared on “The songs from musicals and films strike Up the late, late show with Craig Ferguson”, “lopez Band, Porgy and Bess, Funny Face and Girl Tonight”, “Conan” and “The Tonight show with Crazy. Jay leno”.

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THE CULINARY ARCHITECT

Spatchcook chicken demystified

Menu Serves 4 Spatchcook Chicken with Mixed Roasted Vegetables and Potato Salad* Easy Ice Cream Sandwiches *Recipe Not Given

Spatchcook Chicken CHICKEN: BRINING LIQUID 1 - 3 to 4 lb young chicken Water to cover 1 orange 1/4 cup sea salt Spray Oil VEGETABLES: 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 3 celery stalks, cleaned and cut into chunks 2 onions, peeled, quartered 3 potatoes, washed and cut into eights

chicken and serve with vegetables. Enjoy..... Easy Ice Cream Sandwiches 8 Homemade or store bought chocolate chip cookies (I like Tate’s) 8 oz Chocolate Ice Cream,

softened 3 oz Slivered Almonds 1. Scoop 2 oz. of ice cream onto each of 4 cookies. Top with other cookie and squish a little bit. 2. Roll sandwiches in almonds and freeze on a tray until serving.

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TO SPATCHCOOK THE CHICKEN: 1. Take your chicken and turn it breast side down. Find the spine and with a poultry shears, cut along both sides of the spine and remove the back bone.

VEGETABLE RECIPE: 1. Heat oven to 450 degrees. 2. Spray a large cast iron pan with olive oil. Add potatoes and onion and roast for 30 minutes. 3. Add celery and carrots and stir. Gently place the chicken TO BRINE THE CHICKEN: breast side down on the vegetables 1. Place the chicken in a large and roast the chicken and vegbowl. Cover with water, add salt etables for 30 minutes. and one orange, cut in half and 4. Flip the chicken so it is gently squeezed. breast side up and roast until gold2. Let the chicken brine for 12 en brown, about 1/2 hour more. to 24 house. Chicken should be 160 degrees 3. When ready to cook, and the juices in the thigh, when remove the chicken from the brine priced, should run clear. and proceed with vegetable recipe. 5. To Serve - Carve the

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Author talk at Clark Botanic Garden Author Nancy Peterson Hill, discusses her new book “ A Very Private Public Citizen: The Life of Grenville Clark” Wednesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. at the Clark House on the grounds of Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson. Behind Batman stood Alfred. Behind James Bond stood Q. And behind some of the most influential figures of the past century, from presidents to diplomats to Supreme Court justices, stood Grenville Clark. A New York-born lawyer, activist, and advisor, Clark championed academic freedom, fought a successful public battle with good friend Franklin Roosevelt over FDR’s attempt to “pack” the Supreme Court, and worked closely with the NAACP to uphold civil rights during the tumultuous 1950s and ‘60s. He devoted his final decades to a quest for world peace through limited but enforceable world law.

Hill is a writer and administrator of Diastole Scholars’ Center, a nonprofit conference center, art gallery, and event space affiliated with the University of MissouriKansas City. She also serves on the board of the Edgar Snow Memorial Foundation, a U.S./China friendship group and is active in cross-cultural activities in Kansas City and China. She lives in Kansas City, Mo.

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Garden to present live animal show “Ranger Powers’ Live Animal Show” is coming to Clark Botanic Garden on Sunday, April 19 from 2 to 3 p.m., giving children the opportunity to interact with live animals. Admission is $5. Ranger Eric Powers engages children in educational discussions about animals, nature, and the environment, and introduces them to hedgehogs, skinks, tarantulas, tortoises and snakes. “The addition of this show to our already outstanding Parks Department activity lineup promises to motivate our youth to understand the importance of the environment in a fun and engaging

way,” said Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “There’s nothing like a hands-on experience to help children learn.” Ranger Powers operates the Long Island-based company “Your Connection to Nature,” which aims to increase young people’s appreciation for nature through intriguing educational activities, trips and workshops. Look for Ranger Powers in a new nature series on North Hempstead TV that teaches kids about preserving the environment. For more information, please call 311 or (516) 869-6311 or go online to northhempsteadny.gov.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet. org Friday, April 10, 7 p.m. Imagination Movers Sunday, April 12, 3 p.m. The Bronx Wanderers Friday, April 17, 8 p.m. Rhiannon Giddens Saturday, April 18, 8 p.m. Fatoumata Diawara Saturday, April 25, 8 p.m. Pasek and Paul & Friends Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. Tom Arnold Friday, May 16, 8 p.m. Megan Hilty Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. Jessie Mueller and Jarrod Spector GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m. Furman Film Series: Iris Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m. Furman Film Series: The Prime Ministers: Soldiers and Peacemakers The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury. com Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m. RAEL - The Music of Genesis Thursday, April 23 8 p.m. Steve Winwood Sunday, April 26, 2 & 8 p.m. Miranda Sings Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. The Fab Faux with the Hogshed Horns and the Crème Tangerine Strings Friday, May 15, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 8 p.m. Dark Star Ochestra Tuesday, May 19, 8 p.m. Jason Isbell and Special Guest Craig Finn NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • http://www. nassaucoliseum.com Thursday, April 16, 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, 3 & 7 p.m. Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales Friday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. Nitro Circus Live Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. The Who Hits 50! Saturday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. New Kids On The Block with

special guests TLC and Nelly Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 p.m. Shania Twain NYCB THeatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury. com Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m. Tom Wopat & John Schneider: Return Of The Dukes Sunday, April 12, 4 p.m. The Price Is Right Live Stage Show Friday, April 17, 8 p.m. Bob Saget Friday, April 24, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 8 p.m. The Beach Boys & America Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. Bill O’Reilly & Dennis Miller Saturday, May 9, 12 p.m. Heather Henson’s Sing Along with The Muppet Movie Saturday, May 9, 7 & 10 p.m. The truTV Impractical Jokers “Where’s Larry” Tour Saturday, May 16, 8 p.m. Don Rickles Saturday, May 30, 8 p.m. 70’s Soul Jam Nassau county museum of art 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn (516) 484-9338 • http://nassaumuseum.org MAIN GALLERIES March 21 to July 12, 2015 Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting This presentation highlights patrons’ numerous gifts to the Museum over the last quarter century, many of which have never, or rarely, been exhibited. Each gallery space within this multifaceted presentation will focus on different themes such as past and present portraiture, paintings and objects by Louis Comfort Tiffany, post-war prints and vintage posters of many eras. The exhibit explores a diverse range of artists who are strongly represented in the Museum’s collections, among them naturalist John James Audubon, photographer Larry Fink and Pop art icons Robert Rauschenberg, Larry Rivers and Robert Indiana, among others. CONTEMPORARY COLLECTORS GALLERY March 21 to July 12 Vernacular Visions The museum’s Contemporary Collectors Gallery features the work of four prominent Long Island artists: Susan Cushing

of Southampton, Richard Gachot of Old Westbury, Francisco Villagran of Port Washington, and Burt Young, also of Port Washington. Ongoing Sculpture Park Approximately 40 works, many of them monumental in size, by renowned artists including Fernando Botero, Tom Otterness, George Rickey and Mark DiSuvero among others, are situated to interact with nature on the museum’s magnificent 145-acre property. Walking Trails The museum’s 145 acres include many marked nature trails through the woods, perfect for family hikes or independent exploration. Gardens From restored formal gardens of historic importance to quiet little nooks for dreaming away an afternoon, the museum’s 145 acre property features many lush examples of horticultural arts. Come view our expanded gardens and beautiful new path to the museum. EVENTS FILM March 21-July 12 Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m., 12, 1, 3 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m., 12 p.m. Drawn from Nature From PBS’ American Masters series, Drawn from Nature presents the dramatic life story of naturalist John James Audubon, an adventurer and self-taught artist who saw more of the North American continent than virtually anyone of his time (1785-1851). A symbol of the American wilderness, Audubon’s achievements are staggering: His book The Birds of America, for which he served as artist, writer, publisher and promoter, includes 435 life-sized prints and was the largest book printed in the 19th century. Free with Museum admission. FOR THE FAMILY Sundays, 1-4 p.m., Family Tour at 1 p.m. April 12, 26 Family Sundays at the Museum Converse, collaborate and create together during Family Sundays from 1 to 4 pm. Family Sundays begin with exhibition-based gallery conversations. Families then go on to explore new art materials, vocabulary and Continued on Page 44

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OPTIONS ABOUND WHEN LAYING A NEW DRIVEWAY

driveway is more than just a place to park your car. The right driveway material can add considerable curb appeal to your home, increasing its resale value along the way. Homeowners have many options at their disposal when choosing a driveway material, and the right material for one home may not be the best fit for another. The following is a rundown of popular driveway surfaces and what homeowners can expect of each of them.

Brick

Many homeowners believe brick driveways provide the most aesthetic appeal, and itâ€™s hard to argue with the beauty of brick driveways and walkways. Brick driveways come in various colors and hues, and many homeowners opt to have the color of their brick driveways match their landscaping, which further adds to

are somewhat common, but resealing such blemishes once every three to five years is typically enough to maintain the appearance of an asphalt driveway.

Concrete

curb appeal. But that curb appeal is only appealing if the driveway is designed and installed correctly, and homeowners can expect to pay a premium for that, as brick driveway installation is very labor intensive.

Gravel

Gravel driveways may not be as commonplace as they once were, but this cost effective driveway material is still an option. Homeowners

who live in regions with mild winters without snow might benefit most from gravel driveways, which can be difficult to negotiate when shoveling snow. Gravel tends to be the least expensive driveway material to install, but professionals may recommend that a new top layer of gravel be laid once or twice a year to replace material lost to wind and everyday usage.

Asphalt

Asphalt remains a popular driveway material, thanks in large part to its practicality and ease of installation. Unlike other driveway surface materials, asphalt is available in just one color, black, and that lack of versatility has led many homeowners to consider other options. But asphalt remains an affordable driveway surface material thatâ€™s relatively easy to repair. Cracks and holes in asphalt

Concrete driveways are popular thanks in large part to their affordability and aesthetic appeal. Concrete can be susceptible to extremely cold weather, but many homeowners prefer concrete because of its versatility. Concrete can be stamped or dyed to provide a unique look, which can increase curb appeal. Concrete can be expensive to maintain, particularly when the material cracks. In addition, gas and oil spills are more noticeable on a concrete surface than other driveway surface materials. When replacing an existing driveway, homeowners have an array of new surface materials to choose from, and each material has its pros and cons.

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Hofstra to present spring Dance Concert Hofstra University’s Dance Program will debuts its annual Spring Dance Concert at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse on Thursday, April 16 with two shows at 2 and 8 p.m. Two shows will follow on Friday, April 17 with one show at 2 p.m. on both Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20. Hofstra faculty choreographers include Robin Becker, Stormy Brandenberger, Anita Feldman, Ellie Kusner, and Heather Waldon. This year’s spring concert features guest choreographer Earl Mosley, founder and artistic director of the not-for-profit Diversity of Dance, Inc. and its programs: Earl Mosley’s Institute of the Arts (EMIA) and Hearts of Men (HOM). EMIA is celebrating its 10th season as one of the nation’s leading new summer intensives, serving more than 175 students annually. In 2014, HOM launched its very successful inaugural season as a summer intensive serving more than 50 male dancers of all ages in an intergenerational community of brotherhood through dance. Mosely has taught at some of the most noted conservatories and institutions of higher learning, including Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, the Joffrey Ballet School, SUNY/Purchase, Ohio Uni-

versity, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Yale University. He is currently on the faculty of Montclair State University, New York University and the Ailey School. Mosley was named Teacher of the Year by Dance Teacher magazine in 2005. He will be a part of the Brooklyn Dance Festival in April 2015, having a new work performed at BAM’s Fisher Theater and the Summer Stage NYC Series, June 20, 2015. The Pieces: “Come As You Are” is a new work choreographed by Heather Waldon. She comments: “About the time I joined Boston Ballet, Grunge was emerging and becoming influential. I often found myself listening to Nirvana on my Walkman while preparing for ballets like Swan Lake – an interesting juxtaposition. While I loved the rawness and growling sounds of Grunge, I was also attracted to other artists of that time who experimented and created their own signature works. “Come As You Are” is a collage of influences.” Robin Becker has restaged “Doorways,” originally created in 1994. During the development of the choreography, the dancers explored various portals or doorways to relationship: relationships with

ourselves, others, society, work, and the larger universe. The dance is from a series called “Dances from Rumi.” Jelaluddin Rumi was a 13th century mystical Persian poet, who is known for beginning the Mevlevi Order of the Whirling Dervishes in Turkey. Currently, Rumi is one of the most widely read poets in the United States. “Lost Edges” is choreographed by Stormy Brandenberger and will be performed to an original score composed and performed by Arthur Solari. The concept of “lost edges” has been used by visual artists to help give the illusion of depth of space and form, by fading the edges furthest from the viewer’s eye in a composition. This choreo-

graphic abstract work reflects upon the sense of loss implicit in our environment and human life within time and space. Anita Feldman, director of the Dance Education Program, is the choreographer of ¡Por la Vida! (To Life), a modern tap dance work set to music by new music vocalist Meredith Monk. The work was inspired by one of Monk’s songs, “Little Breath,” and also by the boisterous, gregarious, cautious, colorful wildlife appreciated on a trip to Costa Rica. Eleanor Kusner has created “That You are Here” with music by Andreas Brade. Through the use and deployment of postmodern composition methodologies – in-

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Sci-fi thriller L.I. debut at Cradle of Aviation Writer/director Anthony de Lioncourt’s “The Protokon,” a true sci-fi thriller, will make its Long Island debut at Eternal Con on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City. “The Protokon” derives its cinematic style straight from the 1980’s, as de Lioncourt explores one man’s innermost turmoil as he fights to regain his sense of right or wrong, darkness or light. Under the most tragic of circumstances a wounded man can choose to let darkness consume him and revenge be his ally or fight to take back a remainder of the man he once was. When a seemingly ordinary day turns unimaginably devastating, James Tain is left a broken man after being forced to watch the murder of his beloved fiancee, Dawn, at the hands of a brutal biker gang. As Tain struggles with his horrible re-

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A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 44 Thursday, April 16, 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, 8 p.m. Jeff Beck Saturday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. Joe DeGuardia’s STAR Boxing Presents “Rockin’ Fights 18” Featuring Joe Smith Sunday, April 19, 8 p.m. Testament “Dark Roots of Thrash II Tour” with Special Guests – Exodus & Shattered Sun Wednesday, April 22, 8 p.m. An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt Friday, April 24, 8 p.m. Voyage featuring Hugo: A Tribute to Journey with Special Guest - Songs in the Attic: A Tribute to Billy Joel Saturday, April 25, 8 p.m. Primus & The Chocolate Factory with The Fungi Ensemble Tuesday, April 28, 8 p.m. Papa Roach Wednesday, April 29, 8 p.m. Circa Survive Thursday, April 30, 7 p.m. The English Beat & Easy Star All-Stars with Special Guest – The Skints GOVERNORS’ COMEDY CLUB 90 Division Ave. Levittown (516) 731-3358 • http://tick-

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perennials, herbs, shrubs, hanging baskets, vegetables. Featuring: Art Show, Attic Treasures, Garden Gift Shop, Tea Room (sandwiches, home-made cakes), Raffles, Bioferm, “Black Gold” for your garden. Free Admission. OLD WESTBURY GARDENS 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568 (516) 333-0048 • www. oldwestburygardens.org Saturday, April 18, 6 to 9 p.m. Taste of Spring at Orchard Hill Join Gardens members, new and old, for the annual member appreciation event with a sampling of appetizers, entrees, desserts and wines provided by some of Long Island’s finest restaurants, caterers and wineries. Ticket prices are $40 per person, $50 after April 11. Join in a Silent Auction where items donated by some of Long Islands most fashionable shops, boutiques, markets, wineries and industries will be made available. Reservations required, members only. For more information please contact Doreen Banks (516) 333-0048 ext. 335.

Community Calendar Deep Purple’s lead singer at Westbury Legendary hard rock band Whitesnake, founded and formed by Deep Purple singer David Coverdale, will slither into the NYCB Theatre at Westbury for one night only on Monday, July 27 at 8 p.m. The appearance will be part of the band’s 2015 “Purple Tour,” featuring their biggest hits and songs from the new tribute album. Having spent 2013 touring the world on the second leg of the Forevermore World Tour, Whitesnake spent 2014 in the studio recording the 12th studio opus. After leaving Deep Purple in 1976, Coverdale formed the original Whitesnake in 1978 and began a jour-

ney that has taken him from the early heavy blues rock of the late ‘70s with albums like “Trouble,” “Lovehunter,” “Ready and Willing” and “Come An’ Get It” through to the explosive hard rock of the revamped Whitesnake sound with the multi-platinum “Slide It In” and the classic self-titled mega-million-selling smashhit album, “Whitesnake.” Tickets are $99.50, $49.50 and $39.50 and are available online at www. ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000 or at the Westbury box office. Event, date and time are subject to change. Tickets are subject to applicable service charges. For further information, visit www.thetheatreatwestbury. com.

PROJECT INDEPENDENCE SUPPORT & SOCIAL GROUP The Town of North Hempstead’s Project Independence would like to remind residents that they offer free support and social groups. Call 311 or (516) 869-6311 for more information. 2015 NAMI WALKS FOR MENTAL HEALTH Walk to change the face of mental illness on Saturday, May 2 at , Jones Beach, Parking Field #5, Wantagh. Checkin: 10 a.m.; Start Time: 11 a.m. Sponsored by local NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) affiliates, funds are raised to maintain and grow NAMI’s free support, education, and advocacy programs. The 5K walk includes live music, children’s activities and fun for all. For more information call NAMI Queens/Nassau (516) 326-0797. Visit www. namiwalks.org/longislandqueens or www.namiqn.org . FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION CLINIC FOR SENIOR CITIZENS The Nassau County Bar

Association provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. Seniors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney who volunteers to provide a half-hour private consultation on any topic of concern. The next Senior Citizen Free Legal Consultation Clinic will be held Tuesday, April 21, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at NCBA, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. This popular free program regularly fills up quickly. Registration is required by calling (516) 747-4070. AIA LECTURE The Archeological Institute of America Long Island Chapter will host Dr. Steven R. Holen, director, Center for American Paleolithic Research on Sunday, April 12. Holen will deliver a lecture entitlled: Early humans in the Americas: When did they Arrive and Where did they Come From? in Room 105 of Breslin Hall at Hofstra University. New research claims that the early migrations to the Americas may have preceded the Bering Strait route by

thousands of years. This AIA lecture is free to the general public For information, call (631) 420-1564.

FOR TRIVIA LOVERS At 7 p.m. Two Wednesday nights each month at Page One Restaurant, 90 School St. Glen Cove. Call (516) 625-8804 for information. Singles Association of Long Island For information on events, please call (516) 825-0633 or (516) 333-2851 or e-mail singlesassociationofli@ yahoo.com. YOUR WIDOWED SOCIAL GROUP The group meets on the third Wednesday of the each month (except July and August) from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church on Franklin Ave. and Fifth Street, Garden City. There is a $5 fee for members and a $8 fee for non-members. For additional information, please call (516) 481-9280.

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Hillside Public Library There are more ways to access library event information than ever: For online access and program registration, go to the Library’s website @ http://hillsidelibrary.info/ events. You need to have your library barcode number for registration. For programs which require a fee, you have 7 days, from the time you register, to bring in your check. Online registration for Out-of-district patrons begins 2 weeks after the initial registration date. Registration opens on specified dates for each program and remains open until the class fills. The library subscribes to several museum passes for the enjoyment and entertainment of our patrons, holders of Hillside Library cards in good standing. There are specific loan periods for these passes and they can be reserved up to one month in advance. For a complete list of the passes to which the library subscribes, go to the library’s website http:// hillsidelibrary.info The library collects used cell phones (with their chargers) for charity. Also, the library

collects reading glasses. The Donation Boxes are on the First Floor. We thank you. Registration is now open for AARP Tax Aide. The program will begin on the first Monday in February and continue on Mondays until April 14. You can call the library to make an appointment. Appointments for the VITA Program (Saturdays until April 15) are also being given.

programs Bird’s Nest Pendant Friday April 10 at 6:45 p.m. Instructor Diane Phillips will help you create a delicate piece of jewelry that can be worn as a pendant or even a pin by spinning a nest of wire into which you place your choice of colored beads – and voila – a unique and charming bird’s nest! Fee - $5.00 check. Irish Musical Rainbow Friday, April 10 at 7 (rescheduled from Friday, March 20). Presented by Naomi Zeitlin. Join us for

an evening of listening pleasure featuring traditional Irish melodies that resonate with meaning in the Irish culture, such as Danny Boy and other favorites, to songs made famous by Irish (and Irish-American) entertainers such as Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Rosemary Clooney and more. Must be pre-registered. Free Blood Pressure Screenings Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A Registered Nurse will conduct screenings. No appointments necessary. Free VITA Tax Assistance for All Ages Free VITA Tax Assistance for All Ages (Low to Moderate Income) provided by VITA-trained volunteers. Call for an appointment. Appointments available: Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., or 3 p.m. Free AARP Tax Aide for Seniors AARP-trained volunteers

prepare 2014 income tax returns for low-tomoderate income seniors at no charge. Call for an appointment. Appointments available: Monday, April 13, 10 a.m, 11 a.m, 12 p.m, or 1 p.m. Movies at the Library The Theory of Everything. Rated PG-13, 123 minutes. Monday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Prior. A look at the relationship between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife. One -to-One Career Counseling Tuesday, April 14, and Thursday, April 16. Appointment times are: 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Call or email to schedule an appointment. This free service is open to all, but is directed to those actively engaged in a job search, not those entering the workforce. Bring current resume(s) to appointment. Needle Arts Circle

Wednesday, April 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring your favorite projects and stitch away. A Psychic Medium Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. Noted Psychic Medium Josephine Ghiringhelli will share her knowledge of metaphysics and parapsychology at this special program dedicated to the memory of the late Palma Pursino, a former trustee of the library and beloved member of the New Hyde Park community. Only those pre-registered will be admitted to the program – no walk-ins, please.

children & YOUNG ADULTS Snuggle Tales Story Time Monday, April 13 at 1:15 p.m. and Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. Ages: 12months-36months (with parent or caretaker). Stories, songs, movement fun and a craft. Must be

pre-registered. Play Along Adventures Wednesday, April 15 or Thursday, April 16 at 11 a.m. Ages: 18months36months. Stories, games, and a craft will be shared with child and caretaker or parent. Children must be registered for either day. Must be pre-registered. Story and Craft Explorers Wednesday, April 15 at 4 p.m. Stories, games, and craft fun for all our (4-6 year old friends). Must be pre-registered. Fun with Pete the Cat Tuesday, April 14 at 1:15 p.m. Ages: 2 - 4 (with parent or caregiver). Follow the adventures of Pete the Cat with stories, songs, and a craft. Must be pre-registered. $2.00 materials fee. Spring Zumba Thursday, April 16 at 5:15 p.m. Grades: 1 – 4. Join this dance-based workout! Must be pre-registered.

New Hyde Park Community Calendar AMERICAN THEATER DANCE WORKSHOP Adult beginner ballet classes on Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Adult Ballet classes Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. are at the American Theater Dance Workshop, 999 Herricks Road, NHP. (516) 2486420. NATIONAL COUNCIL JEWISH WOMEN/ LAKEVILLE SECTION The National Council Jewish Women/Lakeville Section will meet on Monday, April 27, at 12 p.m. at Clinton Martin Park- Marcus Avenue east of New Hyde Park Road. Program: Star Players- scenes and songs from Broadway musicals. Call (718) 343-6222 for further information. SEWANHAKA BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Sewanhaka Central High School District will take

place at Sewanhaka High School* on Tuesday, April 28, at 7 p.m. It is anticipated that a motion to adjourn to Executive Session will be made immediately after the opening of the public portion of the meeting to discuss matters involving negotiations, particular personnel and matters within the attorney-client relationship. Public Session will reconvene in the Board Room at 8 p.m. The public is invited to attend. CARFIT Tuesday, April 21. CarFit is a program designed to help seniors achieve a better fit with their vehicle for optimal safety and comfort while driving. A 12-point CarFit checklist will be reviewed with you while in your own vehicle,( i.e.: adjust mirrors to reduce blind spots, seat belt use, steering wheel tilt, etc.) The entire process takes between about 20 to 30 minutes. Please join us at Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Avenue, New

Hyde Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED. Please call AAA to schedule your CarFit appointment. RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN AARP Floral Park Chapter 5224 and the NY Council For the Humanities Present “The Rodgers & Hammerstein Era: Reinventing Musical Theater!” On Monday, April 20 at 1 p.m. at the Floral Park Pool Complex. Admission is free & is open to the public. Light refreshments served after the meeting for a nominal $1 fee. For information and directions please call Joe Contardi @ (516) 437-8125 or joecontardi@optonline. net. SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH ORAL AND HEAD AND NECK CANCER The North Shore-LIJ Health System is presenting a support group

for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) program on Thursday, May 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the LIJ Medical Center Hearing and Speech Center located at 430 Lakeville Road. This support group session is an opportunity for people with these forms of cancer to learn from each other and share their experiences. For more information, contact Sharon Lerman, LCSW, at (516) 734-8203.

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL PROGRAM Young Israel of New Hyde Park will host a Holocaust Memorial Program on Sunday April 12, 7:15 p.m. at 264-15 77th Ave. New Hyde Park. Call (718) 3430496 for more information. Sponsors include: Young Israel of New Hyde Park, National Council of Young Israel, Queens Jewish Community Council, Northeast Queens Jewish Community Council.

AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES The Town of North Hempstead will be sponsoring 10 upcoming AARP defensive driving courses at Clinton G. Martin Park. The classes, open to drivers age 50 and older, will be held on April 18, May 16, June 6, June 27, September 12, October 17, November 14 and December 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call 311 or (516) 869-6311 to register or for more information.

OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION This four-week series will explore the emotional difficulties that lead to procrastination. Group members will learn how to clarify personal goals and share successful strategies with each other. Please join us at Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Ave, New Hyde Park on Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please call 311 or (516) 869-6311 to register or for more information.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program - FREE Silver Sneakers Exercise Classes For All Levels: Balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors. Monday through Saturday. Garden City, Roslyn and Great Neck. Call for more details, call (516) 7458050. Tuesday NIGHT BINGO Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5253 will host bingo on Tuesday nights from 7 to 11 p.m. The top prize is $1,500 with additional cash prizes totaling $1,700. Admission is $4 at the post, which is located at 155 Searingtown Road in Albertson. NEW HYDE PARK ENTERTAINERS SENIOR CHORUS Like to sing? The chorus group is welcoming new members. Meetings are Mondays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park. Call (516) 775-8118 for info.

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Great Neck Library Great Neck Library Board of Trustees Budget Hearing and Adoption The Great Neck Library Board of Trustees will hold a Budget Hearing and Adoption for the Library’s 2015/16 Budget on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch Library, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park 11040. All are welcome.

Marla Matthews New Beginnings 50 Plus Singles with Marla Matthews at Station Branch Library Join Marla Matthews, social worker, group facilitator, and television talk show host of The Relationship Journey in a discussion, social and support group for divorced, widowed, single adults, empty nesters, age 50 Plus who would like a new beginning on Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. at the Station Branch Library, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck shopping center, above Waldbaum’s and Planet Fitness. Make new friends, network and learn new skills towards reinventing yourself with inspiration and hope for the future. Great Neck Library Celebrates LI Reads The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman Performance as Radio Drama and Book Discussions Come join the Library in celebration of this year’s LI Reads book choice, Alice Hoffman’s The Museum of Extraordinary Things. From the beloved, bestselling author of The Dovekeepers, Alice Hoffman has written a mesmerizing new novel about the electric and impassioned love between two vastly different souls in New York during the

volatile first decades of the twentieth century. The Library has three programs planned. The opening event will be a Reading in the style of Radio Drama performed by David Houston and Diana Heinlein, adapted by David Houston from the book by Alice Hoffman. Enjoy these excerpts from Alice Hoffman’s spellbinding novel, The Museum of Extraordinary Things, presented as radio drama with effects and the music of early 20th Century New York, on Monday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the Station Branch Library, 26 Great Neck Road (upper level), Gardens at Great Neck shopping center. David Houston has appeared in leading roles in scores of plays and musicals. He is a published and produced writer of fiction and non-fiction. His other performance readings in the style of radio drama include Steinbeck’s Travels With Charlie and the trial from To Kill A Mockingbird. Diana Heinlein has acted in a vast number of leading

Join the Great Neck Library’s celebration of LI Reads 2015: Alice Hoffman’s The Museum of Extraordinary Things. and featured roles in plays that include Brighton Beach Memoirs, Barefoot in the Park and The Odd Couple, and played Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker. The second program will be a book discussion of The Museum of Extraordinary Things, led by Head Reference Librarian Margery Chodosch, on Tuesday, April 14 at 2 p.m. at the Station Branch Library, 26 Great Neck Road. She will also lead a book discussion on Thursday, April 16 at 2 p.m. at the Parkville Branch Library, 10 Campbell Street

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Socrates Salon with Ron Gross at Station Branch Join the conversation about Sharing Our Spirituality at the next Socrates Salon with Ron Gross on Friday, April 17 at 3 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck shopping center. April is a month of renewal – ranging from the religious to the natural – including Easter, Passover, and Earth Day. Think about your own spiritual path and learn how others connect with higher and deeper values. Socrates Salon sessions are informed by Ron Gross’ work at Columbia University as co-chair of the University Seminar on Innovation, and inspired by his book about the patron saint of conversation, Socrates’ Way, which has been published in 26 countries including China, Russia, Mexico, and Greece. Enjoy light refreshments and stimulating conversation. Topics are announced one month before the Salon. Please arrive early. Due to limited seating, there will be no admittance past 3:15 p.m. Great Neck Library Closing/Cancellation Information Online Library patrons connected to the Internet are asked to check the website: www. cancellations.com for Library weather related closings/program cancellations. In order to access this service, Library District residents can log on to cancellations.com, type in their zip code or Great Neck Library and obtain information on program cancellations or Library closings. In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic e-mails from cancellations. com when the Library has posted any information. This is a great way for Library District residents who are connected online to be advised of weather related changes in Library hours or programs.

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A long resume for new G.N. superintendent B y A d a m Li d g e tt An educator since 1987, newly appointed Great Neck School District Superintendent Teresa Prendergast has worked in many different schools in many capacities, from teacher to principal to her current position as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction for Garden City Public Schools. “It is my hope that by working collaboratively with the members of the school community - communicating, trusting, listening - we may continue to build upon Great Neck’s outstanding tradition of excellence,” Prendergast said in a statement from the school district. Prendergast, who will become the 11th superintendent of the Great Neck

Garden City, according to School District on July a release from the school 15, was selected as the district. new superintendent at the From 1994 until 2000, Great Neck School Board Prendergast worked for the of Education’s March 30 Woodmere Middle School. meeting. She will sucShe was mathematics ceed current Superintenchairperson from 1994 to dent Tom Dolan, who an2000, assistant principal nounced his retirement in from 1995 until 2000 and November. He will end his also served as teaching tenure July 31. dean from January to June Before working in Teresa Prendergast 1995, according to the Garden City, Prendergast served at the Lynbrook Public Schools – school district. Prendergast also worked at Intermefirst as principal of the Lynbrook South Middle School from 2000 to 2004 and diate School 238-Susan B. Anthony Acadthen as assistant superintendent for cur- emy in Queens from 1987 through 1994, riculum and personnel from 2004 to the release said. She first worked as a 2006, when she got her current job in math teacher before becoming the sixthgrade dean of students. Before working in the New York City public education system, Prendergast studied at St. John’s University, where she earned her bachelor of science degree in elementary education, nursery through grade six, and mathematics, grades seven through nine. She also received a doctorate of education in educational administration and supervision, as well as a professional diploma in educational supervision and administration, from St. John’s. Prendergast obtained her master of science degree in mathematics education,

grades seven through 12, from CUNY Lehman College, the school district said. She also has an associate in applied science degree from Pace University. The new superintendent is a member of the Nassau Association of District Curriculum Officials, the American Association of School Administrators and Phi Delta Kappa. She has received the Honorary Life Membership Award from the New York State Parent Teacher Association and has participated in the Future Superintendents Academy sponsored by the New York State Council of School Superintendents as well. Board of Education Vice President Larry Gross said in March that Prendergast applied to be superintendent after the job was recommended to her by someone in the education field. This year’s proposed school budget calls for the superintendent to be paid $280,500 a year. During the 2014-2015 school year, there were 6,399 registered students among the 10 schools in the district. The schools in the district include Great Neck North High School, Great Neck South High School, the Village School, Great Neck North Middle School, Great Neck South Middle School, the Elizabeth Mellick Baker School, the John F. Kennedy School, Lakeville School, Saddle Rock School and Parkville School.

Man arrested, charged in CVS robbery spree B y A d a m Li d g e tt Lake Success police arrested a Bay Shore man Friday wanted for an alleged robbery spree directed at CVS stores throughout Nassau County. Joseph Pisano, 44, was pulled over by Lake Success police at 8:30 p.m. Friday for driving with a suspended license, Nassau County police said. Police investigated Pisano, who they learned was wanted by Fourth Precinct detectives in relation to the robberies of four CVS stores in Oceanside, Rockville Centre and Valley Stream, Nassau County police said. Pisano was charged with third-degree

robbery, second-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and four counts of petit larceny. The reckless endangerment and robbery charges relate to a March 24 robbery at a CVS located at 1 East Merrick Road in Valley Stream. Pisano was also charged with robbing the same CVS on Feb. 3, police said. Pisano was charged with robbing a CVS store at 44 North Central Ave. in Valley Stream on March 16, a CVS at 598 Merrick Road in Rockville Center on Feb. 27 and an Oceanside CVS in November. Pisano was arraigned in First District Court on Saturday.

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North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Town Clerk Wayne Wink and Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman attended the Cellini Lodge No. 2206 New Hyde Park Sons of Italy 47th Anniversary Dinner on March 27 at Chateau Briand and honored the Immediate Past President of the Lodge, Vincent R. Illuzzi. Illuzzi served as president since 2013 and has been a member of the Lodge since 2002. During that time he worked to uphold the mission of the Lodge of preserving the culture, traditions, language and legacy of their Italian ancestors. From left: Alfonso Squillante, newly elected Cellini Lodge president, Berman, Bosworth, Illuzzi and Wink.

The New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce presented a check of $400 on Tuesday, March 31 to the St. Baldricks Foundation. Nick Mosesso of the 3rd precinct, who organizes the annual event at the Marcus Christ Hall, was on hand to accept. The St. Baldricks Foundation is a volunteer charity that funds cancer research for children. Pictured from left Ed Powers; chamber member, Sheila Blecher; chamber member, Peter Caputo; chamber past president, Jeanette Frisina; chamber 1st VP, Nick Mosesso; 3rd Precinct, Rich DeMartino; chamber past president and benevolence chairperson, Chris Vulpis; chamber past president, Matthew Vulpis; shave volunteer, and John Paccione; chamber member.

Classes, courses in bloom at Adult Ed program Now that spring has finally arrived, it’s a great time to sign up for some classes in the Roslyn, Herricks and East Williston Adult Education program. Mah Jongg begins on April 13 and provides a relaxed and enjoyable environment to learn the rules and strategies in a practical hands-on interactive series of workshops for new players. The day time crochet class begins April 21, and runs Tuesday mornings. Beginners and those who may just want to refresh their memories are welcome. There is a new evening class entitled Crochet & Knit for a Cause where participants will learn new crochet stitches while making a square each week that will eventually be put together to create blankets that will be donated to We Care Blankets. Participants who want to knit are also welcome. This class begins April 15. Another class that inspires creativity is Jewelry Making which runs over the course of two evenings, April 22 and 29 and will teach you the important fundamentals to create beautiful hand-made jewelry. There are many courses in our Health & Lifestyles section which can help to change your life for the better. Jin Shin Jyutsu for Mind/Body Balance will explore the ancient Japanese healing art and help you discover your body’s great self-

healing mechanisms. There are both beginner and intermediate classes that run daytime and evening. We are also running a holistic health series with three sessions including Achieve Your Personal Goals, Energize Your Day, and Maintain a Healthy Complexion. We are again offering Secrets of Organizing Your Life with three separate sessions in April including The Secrets of Organizing Basics, the Secret to Having More Time, and Secrets of a Professional Organizer. For both of these courses, there is a discount if you take all three sessions in each series however, you can take any number of those sessions. If you find yourself avoiding places and activities because of anxiety or panic, the class Fly & Live Without Fear may be very helpful. The instructor developed an effective anti-anxiety program after years of helping fearful flyers. This lecture series has allowed many sufferers to regain control of their lives and resume the activities that anxiety took away from them. It runs over three consecutive Thursday evenings starting April 16. We are once again offering the Notary Public Training course that teaches the legal terminology, concepts and clauses contained in the framework of the NYS Notary Public Exam. The course takes place Wednes-

day, April 22 in the evening. Residents of the Roslyn School District, East Williston School District and Herricks School District pay the resident rate for course offerings and trips, and are eligible for senior citizen discounts, as well. Details are in the catalog. Registration forms can be sent via mail or fax. In-person registration is between 10am-3pm on week-

days. Instructions are on the form. A $5 registration fee must be included. (Registrations will not be taken over the phone.) The Adult Education office is in the Roslyn Public Schools Annex at 440 Round Hill Road, next door to Roslyn High School and across the street from the East Hills School (in the St. Mary’s building). For information, call 801-5091 or visit us

on line at: www.roslynschools. org and click on Community and then on Adult Education. Please note: The Adult Education office will be closed for the spring recess from April 3 to April 10. You can still send in your registrations by mail or fax and they will be processed as soon as we return in the order they were received.

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Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano (center) presented a Citation to Kappa Sigma President Stephen Scelfo in recognition of the fraternity’s ongoing work in the fight against hunger here on Long Island. Each year the Adelphi Kappa Sigma Fraternity brothers host “Super Hungerfest,” working in conjunction with Island Harvest, a local food bank headquartered in Mineola. Mangano thanked the brothers for “their work in raising thousands of pounds of food, and several thousand dollars each year.” Mangano also thanked them for “distributing information about Island Harvest and informing other students about the prevalence of hunger in the area.” The Omicron Epsilon chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity is known for adopting local service and philanthropic causes in addition to the national causes that Kappa Sigma is known for.

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Teacher’s son inspires students to action Faculty and students from New Hyde Park Memorial High School raised $2,000 for Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) during a fun-filled game based on the long-time television show Family Feud. “Faculty Feud,” included teachers from the special education, math, science, English and social studies departments competing against each other to answer questions based on students and teachers. Main office staff and students also had a chance to take part in the game, which was hosted by English teacher Laurence Mechanic. The event was organized in honor of 2½-year-old Ethan Rabinowitz, the son of school English teacher Inna Rabinowitz. Ethan was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in September 2014. “This is beyond amazing. The whole school community rallied for our family,” Rabinowitz said. “ We thank everyone for dedicating their time and for all of the donations.”

Above: Principal Dr. Richard Faccio joined students in the audience at the show. Right: Seventh grade student Kelly Duggan won two baskets at Faculty Feud.

CHRIST TO AIR FORCE

GET TING IN STEP

Floral Park Memorial High School announced this week that senior Anna Christ has been appointed to the United States Air Force Academy as a member of the Class of 2019. Christ was one of the approximately 1,200 applicants to be accepted of some 9,700 who applied to the academy. Floral Park principal Kathleen Sottile commends Christ on this achievement. Pictured: Christ with guidance counselor Karen Farber.

Molto Bene

On Friday, March 27, the Herricks High School Dance Theater club worked with the 5th grade students of Denton Avenue during their physical education classes. Dance Theater is a distinctive genre of dance, which aims to unite dance and theater craft to communicate ideas and feelings. The 5th grade students were treated to a performance by the high school students. The 5th graders then participated in a workshop with members of the club before performing their own routine for each other.

Nayyar presents research at LISEF

Six New Hyde Park Memorial High School Italian students attended the annual Italian Poetry contest sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Italian at SUNY Old Westbury on March 20. Sophomore Jaime DeVita, a student in Josephine Tardio’s Italian 3 class, won a silver medal for her recitation of “L’Infinito” by Giacomo Leopardi. Pictured: DeVita (right) with sophomore Victoria Bialczk at the annual Italian Poetry contest sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Italian.

New Hyde Park Memorial High School senior Gautam Nayyar presented his research on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair on Feb. 23. Nayyar spent the summer of his junior year working on his project, “B-Cell Clonal Expansion in TCL1/AID Transgenic Mice,” in an experimental immunology laboratory at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, part of the North Shore-LIJ Health System. Under the direction of his mentor Dr. X.J. Yan, Nayyar investigated the relationship between the percent mutation in the variable region of the heavy chain in IgM and IgG antibodies from the germline with the severity of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

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THINKING CAPS

Floral Park students participated in the Junior Achievement of New York’s High School Heroes program on March 18.

Floral Park High School Heroes Fifteen Floral Park Memorial High School students participated in the Junior Achievement of New York’s High School Heroes program on March 18. As part of their participation, the students traveled to Floral Park Bellerose Elementary

School and spent the day teaching first and second graders about the community with prepared lesson plans. Floral Park teacher and Junior Achievement liaison Margaret Nelson worked with the Floral Park students coordinating the activities.

The preschoolers at Little Treasures Preschool in New Hyde Park have put on their “thinking caps” and are using their imaginations to write and draw a story in their journals! Little Treasures will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come by for a visit or call (516) 301-0790 for more info.

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART

NYS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Members of Sewanhaka High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America attended the annual New York State Leadership Conference in Syracuse. Four members of the Sewanhaka Chapter competed in team STAR (Student Taking Action with Recognition), showcasing projects they had worked on in efforts to better their community. Meanwhile, five other chapter members competed in skill demonstration events, showing off their college and career ready skills in Family and Consumer Sciences. All nine participants placed first, second and third in their individual and team competitions. Four students also qualified to compete at this year’s National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. this summer. This is the first time Sewanhaka will be represented at the event.

Karla Sabrozo, Martha Williams, Beaty Couloute and Zaire Couloute are pictured receiving their awards at the NYS Leadership Conference.

Pictured from left: FCCLA members Madison Thomas, Alexis Morring, Lynn Edouard and Sutanya Williams.

In March, 4th and 5th grade students from Denton Avenue School participated in Jump Rope for Heart. The program is sponsored by the American Heart Association and is designed to encourage students to establish a healthy lifestyle through physical activity, and to stress the benefits of exercise and health. The fundraiser aids research and development of ways to fight heart disease. Mr. Lesak and Mrs. Masterson, the physical education teachers at Denton, organized this annual event. The students have already raised more than $2,000 for this cause.

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STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO TRI-M The Sewanhaka High School Tri-M Chapter held its annual Induction Ceremony on March 11, at Pompei Restaurant in West Hempstead. During the ceremony, advisers Debra O’Connor and Christopher Doherty installed 68 new members, as well as officers David Gambino, Eden Medina, Harilaos Pavlou and Selena Thomas. The Sewanhaka High School Tri-M Honor Society induction was held at Pompei Restaurant on March 11. Photos courtesy of Sewanhaka Central High School District

D E N T O N M A R K S 1 0 0 D AY S Although the “100th Day of School” was delayed by all the snow days this winter, Denton Avenue celebrated this event with enthusiasm and energy this past month. Students and staff energized the celebration with 100 exercises in the school hallways. Students in kindergarten and first grade participated in math activities designed to reinforce math concepts and skills. Children explored number patterns and counting by 5s and 10s to 100 through a variety of hands-on activities including making beaded necklaces, playing board games and assembling 100 piece puzzles. Denton kindergarteners enjoyed dressing up to look 100 years old.

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comm u n i t y n e ws The 2015 cohort of the Town of North Hempstead Women’s Roll of Honor at Harbor Links for the 22nd Annual May Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor Breakfast. This year there were 17 women honored by Town Rose Ryan of Westbury of North Hempstead officials.

Caroline DeBenedittis of East Williston

Francis Pareti of Albertson Roshni Singh of Albertson

Doreen Ehrbar of Williston Park

Dorothy Perry of Williston Park

Glenda Artsis of Great Neck

Janet Esagoff of Great Neck

Patricia O’Brien of Manhasset

Gloria Nachmanoff of Great Neck

Ethel Pomerantz of Great Neck

Fern Weiss of Great Neck

Blanca Fabian of Port Washington

Clare Masi of Port Washington

Laurie Scheinman of Sands Point

Tai Nin Wang of Sands Point

Betty Hardy of Westbury

Town honors 17 women at annual breakfast

The Town of North Hempstead recently celebrated Women’s History Month with the 22nd Annual May W. Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor Breakfast on March 26. The event, which was held at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links, honored 18 women who were presented with an award during the breakfast in recognition of their commitment to their neighbors, and their community. “We are so proud to call these remarkable women our neighbors,” said Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth,

“and this event is our opportunity to thank them for their hard work and commitment on behalf of our community.” May Newburger, the first female supervisor for the Town of North Hempstead, started the Women’s Roll of Honor in 1994 to commemorate women in the North Hempstead community that went above and beyond, and contributed to the lives of the people around them in an incredible way. “We honor women today who have traveled the

globe doing good deeds, and women who have firmly planted themselves in their own community to change the lives of their neighbors, co-workers and strangers alike,” Town Clerk Wayne Wink said. This year, the honorees were 18 women from all corners of North Hempstead and are involved in their local school districts, little leagues, religious institutions, charities, and civic groups. The honorees’ names now adorn a plaque in Town Hall beside the names of past years’ recipients.

COUNTY HONORS 12 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and his wife Linda recognized 12 distinguished women of Nassau County in a ceremony held at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building. Pictured from left: Esther Fortunoff Greene of Old Westbury, Erin O’Brien of Seaford, Doreen Ehrbar of Williston Park, Debbie Viola of Massapequa Park, Danielle LaRose of Merrick, Cynthia Hamilton of Uniondale, Ed and Linda Mangano, Joanne Phillips of Long Beach, Kathleen Bracken of Farmingdale, Lori Horowitz of Dix Hills, Millicent Clarke of Freeport, Marnie Katzman of Freeport and Patricia Lespinasse of Elmont.

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New software to help Town track dogs At their March 31 meeting, the Town of North Hempstead Board approved the purchase of software called Shelter Pro for use by Animal Shelter and Town Clerk’s Office employees. The software allows for Town of North Hempstead employees to track various animals, complaints, adoptions and Animal Control Officers. The animal shelter component of the software will allow employees to create profiles for the dogs in the shelter, including their name, breed, ID tag number, rabies vaccination tag number etc. This information will allow the shelter to match dogs with prospective adopters based on desired traits like breed, age, and disposition.

“The goal of our Animal Shelter is to provide a hospitable shelter environment for our dogs, and to ultimately find them the perfect home environment,” said Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “This software helps us achieve that goal.” The Shelter Pro software also generates a “DO NOT ADOPT” list, compiled from District Attorney records and other towns’ animal shelters. This feature prevents dogs from being matched with owners who have histories of animal abuse or neglect. When the Town Clerk enters the data on dog licenses into the system, records automatically appear if the address, owner name, or dog name has been entered

before, making the system more efficient and accurate. The software will also automatically generate dog license renewal letters to owners just before their current license expires. “The Shelter Pro software allows us to process and search licenses more effectively and to keep more detailed records,” said Town Clerk Wayne Wink. “What this means for residents is a more responsive, more cost effective government. This software helps us serve residents better.” For information about adopting dogs from the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter, or to report stray or troublesome dogs, dial 311 or (516) 869-6311.

Town offers home selling seminar Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board have announced a new educational series hosted by the Town’s Building Department titled “What to Know Before Selling Your Home.” The seminar will be presented multiple times and will help homeowners understand which permits and certificates they will need in order to close the sale of their home. “The Town of North Hempstead continues to make the Building Department more accessible to the residents of North Hempstead,” Bosworth said. “We have lengthened the department’s business hours by appointment once a week and established a mobile office program to enhance convenience. Now we are helping residents navigate the some-

Safe Center Long Island Executive Directors Cynthia Scott and Sandy Oliva accept a check from Countey Executive Ed mangano and his wife, Linda.

SPCA, Safe Center receive donations Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano along with his wife Linda presented checks in the amount of $5,682 to the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and The Safe Center LI. Accepting the check on behalf of the NC SPCA were President Robert Sowers and Vice President Gary Rogers. The second check was presented to The Safe Center Long Island with Executive Directors Cynthia Scott and Sandy Oliva accepting on behalf of their organization. Each March, during Women’s History Month, Mangano honors distinguished women in Nassau County for their benevolent acts at an event called “Just Desserts.” Proceeds raised that night are donated each year to various charities, with the recipients this year being the Nassau SPCA and The Safe Center Long Island.

“The Safe Center L.I. offers a broad spectrum of services from counseling to housing, from advocacy to referrals, through a highly-trained, nurturing and compassionate staff of professionals well-qualified to provide the highest level of services to victims of domestic or dating abuse, child abuse, rape and sexual assault,” Mangano said. “The Nassau County SPCA rescues, rehabilitates and provides care for animals that have been displaced or harmed. With the help of volunteers, law enforcement agents, rescue workers, veterinarians, they have treated and found permanent homes for countless animals that have been abandoned, abused and/ or neglected. Both organizations help make our County a better place. On behalf of all those who worked to collect charitable funds, it is my honor to present checks in the amount of $5,682 to each organization.”

times confusing nuances of building regulations. This is all part of our efforts to make government work better for the people.” The “What to Know Before Selling Your Home” seminar will be held on: May 6 at the Manhasset Public Library May 12 at the Hillside Public Library May 20 at the Shelter Rock Public Library May 27 at the “Yes We Can” Community Center June 2 at the Port Washington Public Library. All seminars will begin at 7 p.m.. Residents with any questions or who want more information can call 311 or (516) 869-6311, or visit the Building Department’s website at www. northhempsteadny.gov.

Tankleff to speak at Law Day event Sealed in 1215, the Magna Carta has taken root as an international symbol of the rule of law and as an inspiration for many basic rights Americans hold dear today, including due process, habeas corpus, trial by jury, and the right to travel. To dramatically illustrate the importance of these rights today, Long Islander Martin Tankleff will be featured at the Nassau County Bar Association’s annual Law Day Awards Dinner, sharing his experience of being found guilty of murdering his parents, then exonerated of the crime 17 years later. The event will be held Thurs-

day, April 30, from 5:30 - 8 p.m., at 15th and West Streets, Mineola. Reservations are just $55 but are required by April 24 to guarantee a seat at this popular event. Each year on Law Day, NCBA recognizes three outstanding examples of service. The Liberty Bell Award will be presented to the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island, a not-for-profit health and human services planning and advocacy umbrella organization for agencies serving Long Island’s poor and vulnerable individuals and families. Jon Michael Probstein, a

long-time dedicated volunteer at NCBA’s many free clinics, as well as Nassau/Suffolk Law Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Project, and The Safe Center LI, will be honored with The Thomas Maligno Pro Bono Attorney of the Year. Finally, the Peter T. Affatato Court Employees of the Year Award will be presented to Brenda Hayden, Court Clerk in the Landlord/Tenant Part of Nassau County District Court. To reserve, please contact the Nassau County Bar Association, (516) 747-4070 or email ckatz@nassaubar.org.

Fmr. Ambassador to speak on ISIS Husain Haqqani, former Pakistan ambassador to the United States, will present “What to Do About ISIS” on Wednesday, April 29 at 2 p.m. in room 252/253 of the College Center Building on the campus of Nassau Community College, 1 Education Drive, Garden City. Haqqani served as Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States from 2008 to 2011 and is widely credited with managing a difficult partnership during a critical phase in the global war on terrorism. Considered an expert on radical Islamist movements, he is currently director for South and Central Asia at the Hudson Institute in Washington,

DC. Haqqani also co-edits the journal Current Trends in Islamist Ideology. Haqqani has been a journalist, academic and diplomat in addition to serving as advisor to four Pakistani prime ministers, including the late Benazir Bhutto. He received Hilal-e-Imitaz, one of Pakistan’s highest civilian honors for public service. His 2013 book, “Magnificent Delusions: U.S., Pakistan and an Epic History of Misunderstanding,” has been described as “the most clear-eyed history of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship yet published.” “What to Do About ISIS” is free, open to the public. Call (516) 572-7148 for more information.

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Town to offer free rabies vaccinations The Town of North Hempstead will offer free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter, located at 75 Marino Avenue in Port Washington. The event is open to all Nassau County residents, “This vaccination clinic is a great opportunity for residents to protect their pets against rabies,” said County Executive Ed Mangano. “I encourage Nassau County pet-owners to take advantage of this free vaccination clinic, and I thank Town of North Hempstead for partnering with Nassau County to protect our pets.” Rabies, an infectious viral disease, affects the nervous system of humans

and other mammals. Rabies is transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal. However, the virus may also be transmitted when the saliva of a rabid animal comes into contact with cut, open, or scratched skin lesions. “Rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets are required by New York State law,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein. “Having a current rabies vaccination eliminates the need for pets to be euthanized or strictly quarantined for six months in the event your pet comes in contact with animals that are known to carry and transmit the virus.” To make a reservation or for additional information, please call the Town of North Hempstead at (516) 869-6311.

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Designers seeking ‘Kickstart’ Continued from Page 3 in their lives, and they don’t think about what they’re wearing. I started looking into the more eco friendly options and there” weren’t many. She added that Laura, a yoga teacher who graduated from Herricks in 2005, was the “one who really got me into yoga and the environment and my impact on this planet.” Miakoda clothing is made entirely by plant-based materials grown organically, Julia said. For example, Miakoda’s most popular tank top, the circle shirt, is made from a bamboo, organic cotton and spandex blend. “I’m vegan for four years now, so it’s very important to me not to hurt animals,” she said. “Most people don’t even think of their wardrobe as something that can be compassionate.” While Julia works as the clothing designer for Miakoda, Laura performs “more of the writing end of things,” Julia said. “She’s the wordsmith behind the operations,” she said. While environmental conscientiousness is important to Julia, so is style. “You don’t have to sacrifice style with ethics,” she said. “I’ve always been obsessed with fashion and making things. I liked that fashion is a practical art form that you can use...I like a very clean, refined slouchy look, so it’s always very comfortable and good for a girl who’s on the go and active and doesn’t want to be held back by uncomfortable clothing.” Helping to revitalize the New York City garment industry is also important to the sisters, Julia said. “The garment industry in New York used to be really thriving. Since then, the number has reduced drastically, and it’s suffering, so it’s really important to me to help the industry,” she said. In high school, both Ahrens participated in Herricks’ Student Television Arts Company, a course for artistically gifted students specializing in film. “It definitely influenced me and shaped me as an artist and a designer,” Julia said. As of April 6, the Miakoda Kickstarter had received $3,092 in pledges. Backers receive stepping-stone rewards based on the amount they contribute. For example, donors who contribute more than $42 to Miakoda receive the company’s a-line tank top, donors who contribute more than $75 receive a pair of the company’s slouchies and donors who contribute more than $250 receive all four of the a-line tank tops and both colors of circle shirt. The complete list of rewards is on the Kickstarter page. More information and a link to the Miakoda Kickstarter are available on the company’s website, miakodanewyork. com.

Jodie Robertson crosses the finish line at the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon

Music teacher now Olympic hopeful

Continued from Page 1 which she has already qualified. So far, Robertson has the 21st fastest women’s qualifying time for the 2016 Olympic Trials, according to the USA Track and Field website. She ran the Mohawk Hudson Marathon in 2:34:22, or about 5 minutes, 52 seconds per mile for just over 26 miles. In March, Robertson placed fourth among U.S. women and seventh overall at the Los Angeles marathon. “I’ve never even come in the top 20 at a US championship. To come in the top 10, I would have been happy with — to come in fourth was great,” she said. But, she noted, “It kind of leaves you wanting more.” For the 2016 trials, Robertson said she would like to improve on her 2012 performance. “If I could run a PR (personal record), place a little higher than I did back in 2012, those would be good goals,” she

said. But “as long as I keep enjoying it, I’ll keep doing it. I feel like you get more out the process than that one goal.” Only the top three women at the trials qualify for the Olympic Team, however, something that Robertson said would be a “long shot” for her. “To crack the top 20 this time around would be a huge feat,” she said of the Olympic Trials. Robertson said she was no standout in high school, though she ran cross-country and track and qualified for the state championships. “I was one of the faster girls, but not the fastest for sure,” she said. But at SUNY Potsdam, Robertson was named an all-American in cross-country her junior year. In 2011, the university inducted her into its athletic hall of fame. “I think I found my niche more so in the marathon and longer distance, definitely more my strength than the shorter stuff,” she said. “I definitely like the lon-

ger stuff and have found a lot more success in that.” A stress fracture kept Robertson on the sidelines her senior year, and for nearly three years thereafter, she said. “I kind of dealt with that several more years when I started my running again,” she said. Robertson said Herricks has supported her throughout her training. She took a year off to train for the 2012 Olympic Trials, something not in the plans for 2016. “It’s really nice to [teach] and train. I feel like I run better and train better when I’m busier,” she said. “I feel like I’m running faster now than I was at the Olympic trials. I feel like if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” She added that she enjoys her day job, too, another perk to stay. “I have a great job,” she said. “I get to sing and play games with my kids all day. They’re fabulous.”

All 8 Ivys say ‘yes’ to Elmont senior Ekeh Continued from Page 1 Ekeh, whose grade point average is 100.51, plans to study biochemistry and neurobiology. In January, he was named a semifinalist in the prestigious Intel STS competition for his original research on Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. In his project — succinctly titled, “The role of PARP-1 in MeHg-induced dopaminergic dysfunction and mitochondrial DNA depletion” — Ekeh found that certain toxins cause degradation of motor skills and lead to the diseases. His grandmother, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease when he was 11, inspired his research, he said. “If there is any way I can work to prevent this I want to,” Ekeh said. John Capozzi, principal of Elmont High School, said Ekeh “really represents Elmont Memorial High School.”

“No one is more determined than Harold,” Capozzi said. Last year, William Floyd High School student Kwasi Enin received acceptance letters from all eight Ivys as well, setting off a national media frenzy. He even read the “Top Ten” list on The Late Show with David Letterman. At that time, Rachel Rubin, the founder of a college admissions coaching firm, told CNN that admission to all eight Ivy Leagues is “quite atypical,” made rarer because few students apply to all eight. “Standardized test scores and good grades will get a student in the door to have their application read,” Rubin told CNN. “But it’s their extracurricular activities, leadership experience, exceptional talents, recommendation letters and personal essays that will move a student from a pile of ‘maybes’ to a pile of ‘accepted.’ ” Bryan Ahrens contributed reporting Harold Ekeh

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Cosmos blank Strikers in opener, 1-0 Winger Leo Fernandes headed in the game’s lone goal as the New York Cosmos defeated the Fort Lauderdale Strikers 1-0 in the North American Soccer League Spring Season opener for both teams at Lockhart Stadium Saturday night. Cosmos winger Walter Restrepo served a perfect corner to Fernandes, who powered his header in from just outside the six-yard box in the 58th minute. “The team showed a lot of character and personality tonight,” Cosmos head coach Giovanni Savarese said after the match. “We were able to battle and keep a clean sheet in a game that was very difficult. We looked like a team that was ready to step onto the field and battle.” Spanish legend Raúl went 53 minutes in his Cosmos regular season debut before being replaced by Sebastián Guenzatti. He nearly caught up to a teasing back-post cross from Fernandes in the 34th minute. Against one of his former teams, Restrepo was particularly dangerous in the attacking third as the Cosmos stretched their unbeaten streak over Fort Lauderdale to six games in the modern era. Their only draw came last year at Lockhart Stadium. “It was an important one for us to start on the right foot,” Savarese added. Fernandes, a North Babylon native on Photo / Jon van Woerden loan from the Philadelphia Union of MaMarcos Senna (No. 19) battles Léo Moura for control. jor League Soccer, also proved dangerous throughout the match. Scoring his first “It’s an amazing feeling,” he said. game.” regular season goal for the Cosmos was “Ever since I joined the Cosmos I’ve been Immediately after the game Fersomething special. very happy. It’s great to score in my first nandes spoke to his father.

“He told me he probably won’t go to sleep tonight,” said Fernandes. “That’s how excited he is. It’s a great feeling to keep him awake.” Brazilian midfielder PC nearly scored first for the Strikers when he split a pair of defenders in the 38th minute and put a shot from 16 yards out on frame. But Cosmos goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer dived to his left to parry the attempt away. In the 67th minute Cosmos midfielder Marcos Senna unleashed a low shot from distance that was just wide left of Fort Lauderdale goalkeeper David Meves’ net. The Strikers nearly equalized in the 75th minute, but Brazilian midfielder Leo Moura put his free kick from 27 yards off the outside netting. Maurer made another big save four minutes from full time to keep Strikers forward Dani Sanchez from netting an equalizer. “He showed a lot of maturity,” Savarese said of his second year goalkeeper. “Playing as a starter last year made him grow. He’s more settled in the role. He had a very good match today. He looked very secure.” Meves robbed Guenzatti of an insurance goal in the 90th minute when he saved the midfielder’s first-time volley off a cross from fellow midfielder Adam Moffat. The Cosmos had their best scoring chance of the first half in the first minute of stoppage time, but Meves saved Restrepo’s shot and Fernandes put a rebound off the post.

Chaminade celebrates championship Lady Jaguars top opponents, 3-1

The Chaminade High School Flyers, coached by Bob Paul, beat the Firebirds of Kellenberg Memorial, 57-38, at Farmingdale State College in front of over 3,000 screaming fans last month to win the 2014-2015 NSCHSAA Class ‘A’ Long Island Championship. This was the Flyers’ second Long Island Basketball Championship in three years. Players pictured at left: Thomas O’Connell, Kevin McNoble, Sal Fradella, Tom Tubridy, George Olvany, Sean Clark, Matt Johnson, Mike McGuire, Charlie Salter, Ryan Dean, Quinn Sudam, Nolan Prendergast, Owen, Prendergast, Dan McEntee and Kyle Murphy.

On Sunday March 29, the New Hyde Park Wildcats GU13 Lady Jaguars defeated the SABA team, 3-1. Bella Arato scored the first goal, assisted by Andrea Bouzos and Samantha Coope. The second goal was put into the net by Mary Tsahas and the third goal was again executed by Bella Arato. The remaining offensive team of Caitlin McDonough, Nicole Orlando , Zoe Winston, Erin Lutz, Aisling McGrath and Vrisida Bouzos kept the game in Lady Jaguars’ control.

The defensive team of Alexandra Caldwell, Catherine Rivera, Jillian Fager, Nora Higgins and Samantha Corrigan played strong and held the SABA team to a single goal. Linda Artuso continued to be a brilliant goalie as she kept the Lady Jaguars in the game with her many saves. Trainer Andre Higgins and coach Brian Higgins were pleased with the team’s willingness to play hard after trailing 1-0 early on in the game. The Lady Jags’ persistence and team play paid off in a win. Great job.

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▼ LEGALS Index No.: 001324/12 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU —————————————X TD BANK, N.A. f/k/a COMMERCE BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, -against- DEBENEDITTIS LANDSCAPING, INC., et al., Defendants. —————————————X NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale signed by the Honorable Denise L. Sher dated December 19, 2014 as modified by the Order appointing a Substitute Referee dated February 11, 2015, I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (“Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501 on April 14, 2015 at 11:30 A.M., the premises known as 260 Broadway, Garden City Park, New York 11040, also known as all that certain plot piece or parcel of land with the buildings thereon erected, situate lying and being in the State of New York, County of Nassau, known as Section 33, Block: 177, Lot 37. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment in Index# 1324/2012, Jane P. Shrenkel, Referee. Attorney for Plaintiff: Michael G. Zapson, Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP, 200 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530. NHP 141210 4x 3/20, 3/27, 4/03, 4/10, 2015 #141210

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING, REGISTRATION AND ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ELMONT, FLORAL PARK, FRANKLIN SQUARE AND NEW HYDE PARK, IN THE COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Education Law, a public Budget Hearing of the Sewanhaka Central High School District of Elmont, Floral Park, Franklin Square and New Hyde Park in the County of Nassau, New York, will be held at Sewanhaka High School, within said district, on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 8:00 P.M. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the Annual District Meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, a vote upon the propositions hereinafter set forth will be held at the times and places hereinafter set forth. (a) Within the area of New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. in the Manor Oaks-Wm. R. Bowie School. (b) Within the area of Franklin Square Union Free School District from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. at your local elementary school election district. (c) Within the area of Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the John Lewis Childs and Floral Park-Bellerose Schools. (d) Within the area of Elmont Union Free School District from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. at your designated polling place. For the purpose of voting upon the following Budget Proposition: SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ELMONT, FLORAL PARK, FRANKLIN SQUARE AND NEW HYDE PARK NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

PROPOSITION RESOLVED, that the proposed budget of expenditures of Sewanhaka Central High School District of Elmont, Floral Park, Franklin Square and New Hyde Park, in the County of Nassau, New York for the year 2015-2016 and for the purpose shown in the statement of estimated expenditures adopted by the Board of Education, be and the same hereby is approved and the amount thereof shall be raised by a levy of a tax upon the taxable property within said Sewanhaka Central High School District, after first deducting the monies available from state aid and other sources as provided by law. The vote will be conducted in accordance with the Education Law and the rules previously adopted by the boards of education of this and the aforesaid Union Free School District (each hereinafter referred to individually as a “Component District”and collectively as the “Component Districts”). The voting will be by ballot on voting machines as provided by the Education Law and the polls will remain open during the hours above stated for each Component District and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. A qualified voter shall vote within the election district of the Component District in which he resides. The Sewanhaka Central High School District has been divided into thirteen election districts: one for New Hyde ParkGarden City Park; three for Franklin Square; two for Floral Park-Bellerose and seven for Elmont, numbered 16-1; 16-2, 16-3, 16-4, 16-5, 16-6, 16-7. The second portion of this number indicates the election district within Elmont. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters within each of the following school districts: New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District, Franklin Square Union Free School District, Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District and Elmont Union Free School District (each hereinafter referred to individually as a “Component District”and collectively as the “Component Districts”), the Board of Registration of each of said Component Districts will meet as follows: In New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District, Wednesday, May 6, 2015, between 2:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. at Manor Oaks-William R. Bowie School. In Franklin Square Union Free School District, daily on any school day between 8:00 A.M.

and 3:30 P.M. up to and including Thursday, May 14, 2015, at John Street School as to Election District 1, at Polk Street School as to Election District 2 and at Washington Street School as to Election District 3. In Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, registration will take place on Monday, May 11, 2015 between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. at the John Lewis Childs School, as to the first election district and at the Floral ParkBellerose School as to the second election district. In Elmont Union Free School District, open registration on any school day on or before Tuesday, May 12, 2015, during regular hours at your local school building. Last day to register to vote is Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at the Elmont Road School. A qualified voter must present himself or herself in person for registration in the Component District in which he or she resides and in Elmont, Franklin Square and Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School Districts within the election district of such Component Districts in which he or she resides and the board of registration shall place his or her name upon the register provided he or she is known or proven to be such qualified voter for the district meeting or election for which said register is prepared. A person now registered to vote as hereinbefore provided in the Component District in which he or she resides or who shall so register as above stated shall be deemed registered. Immediately upon the completion of each register, said registers will be filed in the respective office of the District Clerk of each Component District, and will be open for inspection at all reasonable times thereafter by any qualified voter of each respective Component District or of this school district as follows: In New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on Monday through Friday in the Superintendent’s Office at the ManorOaks-William R. Bowie School, on each of the (5) days prior to and on the day of election, except Saturday and Sunday. In Franklin Square Union Free School District between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on each day, thereafter, except Sunday, up to and including the meeting for which it was prepared. In Elmont Union Free School District between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on each day, thereafter on Saturday, May 16, 2015 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M., except Sunday, up to and including the meeting for which it was prepared. In Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on each of the five (5) days prior to the meeting or election for which it was prepared, except Saturday (when a review by appointment will be available) and Sunday. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots for said Annual District Meeting may be obtained at the office of the District Clerk of the Component District in which the voter resides as follows: In New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District, in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, in the Manor Oaks-William R. Bowie School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, N.Y. between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays In Franklin Square Union Free

School District, at the Washington Street School, Franklin Square, N.Y. between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M, Monday through Friday, except holidays. In Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, at 1 Poppy Place, Floral Park, N.Y., between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays. In Elmont Union Free School District, at the Elmont Road School, 135 Elmont Road, Elmont, N.Y., between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk of each Component District in which the voter resides at least seven (7) days before the vote if the ballot is mailed to the voter, or the day before the vote if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. No absentee ballot shall be canvassed unless it is received in the office of such District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M., on the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in said office of the Clerk of each Component District on each of the five (5) days prior to the vote during regular office hours. Any qualified voter present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making their challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that copies of the estimated expenditures of the Sewanhaka Central High School District during the school year 2015-2016 shall be completed at least seven days prior to the date of the public hearing and will be made available upon request to residents within the district during the period of fourteen days immediately preceding the Annual District Meeting at all of the high schools within the district, as well as the elementary schools of the component districts, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on each day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday. The boundaries of the seven (7) separate election districts and the voting places within the boundaries of the Elmont Union Free School District are as follows: ELECTION DISTRICT 1. The place of registration and voting will be the STEWART MANOR SCHOOL, Stewart Manor, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point in the north line of School District No. 16 where the same adjoins School District No. 22 at the intersection of Third Avenue (which point is approximately 50 feet south of the south line of the main line of the Long Island Railroad); running thence along the boundary line between School District No. 16 and School District No. 22 as it runs generally south, then generally east and again south crossing the Hempstead Branch of the Long Island Railroad; thence continuing east and south along such boundary line to Tulip Avenue; thence southerly along the Covert Avenue center line for about 100 feet and continuing southeasterly 100 feet south of and parallel to Tulip Avenue to the easterly boundary line of School District No. 16; thence continuing in a general northerly direction along the easterly boundary of School District No. 16 to the northeast corner of the School District; thence westerly along the northerly boundary line of School District No. 16 to the point or place of begin-

ning. In addition the said Election District shall include the following: a point commencing at a point on the boundary line between school District No.16 and School District No. 22 at the intersection of the center line of Memphis Avenue and a line about 100 feet North of and parallel to Chelsea Street; thence continuing easterly along this line to it’s intersection with the extension of a line midway between and parallel to Fredrick Avenue and Arthur Avenue; thence proceeding north easterly along said line to the boundary between School District No.16 and School District No. 22; thence north westerly along the said boundary line and continuing north westerly along the said boundary line to the point and place of beginning. ELECTION DISTRICT 2. The place of registration and voting will be the COVERT AVENUE SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point midway between and parallel to Frederick Avenue and Arthur Avenue and proceeding south along this line to its intersection with the center line of Makofske Avenue; thence south in a straight line to the intersection of the center line of Hempstead Turnpike at a point midway between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street; thence continuing easterly along the Hempstead Turnpike center line to a point 100 feet west of Butler Boulevard; thence continuing southerly along a line 100 feet west of and parallel to Butler Boulevard to a line approximately 100 feet north of Omega Street; thence easterly along the said line 100 feet north of and parallel to Omega Street to a line approximately 25 feet east of South Covert Avenue thence southerly along the said line 25 feet east of and parallel to South Covert Avenue to the intersection of an extension of the Elliott Street center line thence easterly along the Elliott Street center line to an intersection with the Sun Avenue center line; thence continuing along the Sun Avenue center line to an intersection with the Meacham Avenue center line; thence proceeding south along the Meacham Avenue center line midway between E Street and F Street; thence proceeding north easterly and continuing northerly along the District No. 16 boundary line to a point about 100 feet south of Tulip Avenue; thence proceeding in a northwesterly direction along a line about 100 feet south and parallel to Tulip Avenue to the center line of the District No. 16 western boundary where the center line of Covert Avenue and Tulip Avenue intersect; thence continuing on the boundary line, southeasterly, southerly and westerly on a line approximately 100 Feet south of Webster Street to a line midway between Fredrick Street and Arthur Street approximately 50 Feet south of the point or place of beginning. ELECTION DISTRICT 3. The place of registration and voting will be the CLARA H. CARLSON SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point midway between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street on the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence continuing easterly along the Hempstead Turnpike center line to a point approximately 100 feet west of Butler Boulevard; thence continuing southerly along the said line 100 feet west of and parallel to Butler Boulevard to a line approximately 100 feet north of Omega Street thence easterly along the said line 100 feet north of Omega Street to a line approxi-

mately 25 feet east of South Covert Avenue; thence southerly along the said line 25 feet east of and parallel to South Covert Avenue to the intersection of an extension of the Elliott Street center line; thence continuing easterly along the Elliott Street center line to an intersection with the Sun Avenue center line; thence continuing along the Sun Avenue center line to an intersection with the Meacham Avenue center line; thence proceeding south along the Meacham Avenue center line to a point midway between Collier Avenue and Star Avenue; thence proceeding westerly on a line midway between Collier Avenue and Star Avenue to the boundary of Beth David Cemetery ; to an extension of the easterly boundary of the Beth David Cemetery; thence north westerly along the northerly boundary of the Beth David Cemetery; then, northerly along the boundary of the Beth David Cemetery to a point midway between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street; thence northerly along the midway line between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street to the point or place of beginning. ELECTION DISTRICT 4. The place of registration and voting will be the ELMONT ROAD SCHOOL, ELMONT, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point in the boundary line between School District No. 16 and School District No. 22 at the intersection of the center line of Plainfield Avenue and a line approximately 100 feet north of and parallel to Chelsea Street; thence continuing easterly along this line to the intersection of Chelsea Street and Makofske Avenue thence south in a straight line to the northern boundary of Beth David Cemetery; thence westerly along the northern boundary of Beth David Cemetery to the center line of Elmont Road; thence northerly along the center line of Elmont Road to the intersection of Elmont Road and the Hempstead Turnpike; thence westerly along the center line of the Hempstead Turnpike to the intersection of the Hempstead Turnpike and Plainfield Avenue, thence northerly along the center line of Plainfield Avenue to the point or place of beginning. ELECTION DISTRICT 5. The place of registration and voting will be the GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point on the westerly boundary line of District No. 16 at its intersection with the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence easterly along the center line of Hempstead Turnpike to its intersection with the Elmont Road center line; thence south along the center line of Elmont Road to the extension of a line forming the northerly boundary of Elmont Memorial High School ; thence westerly along said line to a point 25 feet west of Kirby Road north westerly to a point approximately 25 feet east of Rye Street northerly on a line parallel to Rye Street to a point approximately 25 feet north of Baylis Avenue to a point approximately 100 feet west of 4th Street; thence north to the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue west on a line formed by the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue to the north along the westerly boundary of School District No. 16 to the point and place of beginning. ELECTION DISTRICT 6. The place of registration and voting will be the DUTCH BROADWAY SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point on the Linden Boulevard center line where it intersects the Elmont

The Herald Courier, Friday, April 10, 2015

▼ LEGALS Road center line; thence proceeding southeasterly along the Linden Boulevard center line and continuing on a projection of this line along the Southern State Parkway to its intersection with the District No. 16 easterly boundary line; thence continuing in a northeasterly direction along the District No. 16 easterly boundary line, to the intersection of Meachem Avenue and F Street; thence northerly along a center line of Meacham Avenue to a point approximately 20 feet northerly of Star Avenue; thence westerly along said line to the eastern boundary line of the Beth David Cemetery; thence southerly along the east boundary line of Beth David Cemetery; thence westerly along the south boundary line of Beth David Cemetery to it’s intersection with the Elmont Road center line; thence continuing in a southwesterly direction along the Elmont Road center line to a line formed by the extension of the Northerly Boundary of Elmont Memorial High School; thence westerly said line to a point 25 feet west of Kirby Road; thence north westerly to a point 25 north of Renfew Avenue; thence westerly on a line approximately 25 feet north and parallel to a point approximately 25 feet east of Rye Street northerly on a line parallel to Rye Street to a point approximately 25 feet north of Baylis Avenue to a point approximately 100 feet west of 4th Street; thence north to the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue continuing west on a line formed by the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue to the western boundary of School District No. 6 and then south along the western boundary of School District No. 16 to the center line of Dutch Broadway; thence last along the center line of Dutch Broadway to the intersection of Dutch Broadway and Elmont Road; thence south along the center line of Elmont Road to the point and place of beginning. ELECTION DISTRICT 7. The place of registration and voting will be the ALDEN TERRACE SCHOOL, Valley Stream, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point in the westerly boundary of District No. 16 at its intersection with the center line of Dutch Broadway; thence southerly along the westerly boundary line of School District No. 16; to the intersection of Elmont Road and Sobro Avenue thence southeasterly along the center line of Sobro Avenue continuing southeasterly then northeasterly along the boundary of School District No. 16 to the northerly side of the Southern State Parkway thence westerly along the Southern State Parkway to the center line of Linden Boulevard thence westerly along the center line of Linden Boulevard to the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Elmont Road thence northerly along the center line of Elmont Road to the intersection of Elmont Road and Dutch Broadway thence westerly along the center line of Dutch Broadway to the point or place of beginning. The boundaries of the two election districts located within the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District are as follows: FIRST ELECTION DISTRICT. From the easterly side of Tulip Avenue and Jericho Turnpike, east to Keene Avenue, following the boundaries of U.F.S.D. 22, northeast to Hillside Avenue and Cherry Lane, the Southwest side of Cherry Lane, even numbers from 34 to 284, to Jericho Turnpike, then South between Sycamore and Lewis Avenues, including both sides of Sycamore Avenue. Bound-

ary continues south of Long Island Railroad Main Line along Easterly side of Floral Park Village Playground and Discharge basin to Hempstead branch of Long Island Railroad easterly to School District line south on Westerly side of Covert Avenue to Tulip Avenue, north side of Tulip Avenue, Northwesterly to Birch Street. Birch Street Southwest to Carnation Avenue, all even numbers 6 through 68 on the Westerly side of Birch, then Northwesterly on north side of Carnation Avenue, then to Tulip to Jericho Turnpike. Generally, with a few exceptions, parents of children attending John Lewis Childs School will vote in the first district. All voting and registration within this election district shall take place at the John Lewis Childs School, Elizabeth Street, Floral Park. SECOND ELECTION DISTRICT. From the Easterly corner of 225th Street and Jericho Turnpike, east along the northern border of the school district to Tulip Avenue and Jericho Turnpike, all the even numbers on Jericho Turnpike. This takes in the area of Bellerose Terrace and Bellerose south of Jericho Turnpike, Southeast on Tulip Avenue to Carnation Avenue, then generally southeast on Carnation Avenue to Birch Street, all the even numbers on Carnation Avenue from 2 to 342, then northeasterly on the east side of Birch to Tulip, number 3 through 69, then east south to Tulip Avenue to Landau Avenue, south on Landau Avenue, along District Line to Webster Street, west on Webster Street, both sides of Webster Street along the southern boundary of District 22 to 225th Street, then north to Jericho Turnpike, to place of beginning. The areas east of Birch Street on Aspen, Oak, Cypress Streets, and Carnation Avenue are included in the second district; Aspen Street from 155 to 260, Oak Street from 126 to 237, Cypress Street 97 to 222, Carnation Avenue from 348 to 481. Generally, with a few exceptions, parents of children attending Floral Park-Bellerose School will vote in the second district. All voting and registration within this election district shall take place at the Floral Park-Bellerose School, Larch Avenue, Floral Park. The boundaries of the three (3) election districts located within the Franklin Square Union Free School District, are as follows: FIRST ELECTION DISTRICT: The place of registration and voting will be the John Street School Beginning at the point of intersection of the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the west side of Claflin Boulevard projected northerly to the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence easterly along said center line to the easterly boundary line of the school district; thence southerly and westerly along the said boundary line to the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the west side of Dogwood Avenue; thence northerly along said rear line to its intersection with the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the north side of Plato Street and the projection thereof easterly; thence westerly and along the said projection and the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the north side of Plato Street to the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the east side of Jefferson Street; thence northerly along said rear lot line and along the center line of the brook and projection thereof northerly to the center line of Naple Avenue, thence easterly along said center line

to the projection southerly and the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the westerly side of Claflin Boulevard; thence northerly along said projection and the said rear lot line to the point or place of beginning (excluding Jackson Street). SECOND ELECTION DISTRICT: The place of registration and voting will be the Polk Street School Beginning at the intersection of the westerly boundary line of the school district and the intersection of the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence easterly along said center line of Hempstead Turnpike to the intersection of the back lot line of Claflin Boulevard; thence southerly along the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the westerly side of Claflin Boulevard to the center line of Naple Avenue; thence westerly along the said center line to the center line of the brook; thence southerly along said center line and the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the easterly side of Jefferson Street including properties fronting on Jackson Street to the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the northerly side of Plato Street; thence easterly along said rear lot line and the projection thereof easterly to the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the west side of Dogwood Avenue; thence southerly along said rear lot line to the southerly boundary line of the school district; thence westerly and northerly along the said boundary line to the point or place of beginning. THIRD ELECTION DISTRICT: The place of registration and voting will be the Washington Street School Beginning at the northwesterly corner of the school district (at Fernwood Terrace); thence easterly along said boundary line to the northeasterly corner of the school district; thence southerly along the easterly boundary line of the school district to the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence westerly along the said center line to the intersection of the westerly boundary line of the district; thence northerly along said line to the point of origin. The place of registration and voting in the New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Union Free School District will be Manor Oaks-William R. Bowie School. Only qualified voters who are registered to vote will be permitted to vote. BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Dated: March 24, 2015 Eleanor Moore District Clerk NHP 141337 4x 4/03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 #141337

Notice of Formation of DJI Land II, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/21/2014. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1750 Plaza Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NHP 141148 6x 3/06, 13, 20, 27, 4/03, 10, #141148 2015 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead— Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, to consider any matters that may properly be

heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals. The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00 a.m. APPEAL #19962—Philip Zolli, variances 70-210.2 & 70-47.1.B to reapportion property creating an irregular lot and to construct a new two-family dwelling on a lot with insufficient width; N/ side #127 Harbor Rd., 506.19’ W/of Middle Neck Rd., Port Washington, Sec. 4, Blk. 36, Lots 564-566, R-C District. APPEAL #19963—Robert Burrows, variance 70-102.C(2) (a)[5] to install pool fencing forward of the rear building line; W/side #27 Mitchell Rd., 285.83’ S/of Luquer Rd., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 112, Lots 460, R-B District. APPEAL #19964 -Lee Hines, variance 70-30.C and 70-101.B to construct a portico within a required front yard setback; S/E/c or. 15 Summit Rd. and St. John Pl., Port Washington, Sec. 6, Blk. 33, Lot 23, R-A District. APPEAL #19965—Chris Delgiorno, variances 70-40.A, 70-41.A, 70-100.2.H, 70-100.2.A(4), 70-100.1.A, 70-101.B, 70-100.2.D to maintain additions within required front and side yard setbacks, a rear deck within a required side yard setback, fencing exceeding the permitted height, accessory structure in a required side yard setback, a portico within the front yard setback and a fireplace exceeding the permitted height; N/side 171 Laurel Dr., 200’ E/of New Hyde Park Rd., New Hyde Park, Sec. 8, Blk. 302, Lot 4, R-B District. APPEAL #19966—Varughese George, variance 70-100.2.A(4) to maintain fencing in excess of permitted height; N/side #11 Hampton Ave., 127.38’ E/of Willis Ave., Albertson, Sec. 9, Blk. 101, Lot 66, R-C District. APPEAL #19967—John Hogan, variances 70-51.A & 70-52 to maintain a deck with insufficient side and rear yard setbacks; W/side #627 Foch Blvd., 180’ N/of Prospect St., Williston Park, Sec. 9, Blk. 134, Lot 10, R-C District. APPEAL #19968—Andrew Maiman, variances 70-29.B to permit the construction of a second story addition exceeding permitted floor area; W/side #46 Capri Dr., 1034.67’ S/of Reed Dr., Roslyn, Sec. 9, Blk. 629, Lot 7, R-A District. APPEAL #19843—Iris Trejo Ruiz, variance 70-50.C, 70-101.B and 70-100.2.A(2) to maintain a breezeway within a required front yard setback, an open porch exceeding the permitted encroachment into a front yard and fencing beyond the front building line; W/ side 227 Wright St., 275’ S/of Broadway, Westbury, Sec. 11, Blk. 40, Lot 40, R-C/N ew Cassel Overlay Districts. APPEAL #19969.A—LT Propco, LLC/L ord & Taylor, appeal for determination, or in the alternative, variances 70-125, 70-103.A, 70-103.F, 70-128.1(A), 70-134, 70-140.B, and 70-208.G, to construct an addition to a non-conforming big box commercial use within a required rear yard setback with insufficient off street parking and loading zones; S/E/cor. #1440 Northern Blvd. & Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 145, Lots 16, 17, & 433, B-A District. APPEAL #19969.B—LT Propco, LLC/L ord & Taylor, variances 70-196.J(1)(a), 70-196.J(1) (b), 70-196.J(1)(f) to erect signage exceeding the permitted height above grade, vertical measurement and number of signs on a wall; S/E/c or. #1440 Northern Blvd. & Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 145, Lots 16, 17, & 433, B-A

District. APPEAL #19970—Danfran Properties, LLC, appeal for determination, or in the alternative, variance 70-231, conditional use 70-139.A and variance 70-103.C to maintain a parking lot on a vacant property with a gravel surface; W/side 920 Port Washington Blvd., 50’ S/of Bernard St., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 99, Lot 322, B-B District. APPEAL #19971—Roslyn O-S Hotel Partners, LLC, variances 70-167.B(1-3), 70-167.A(1), 70-167.A(2) to permit the construction of ground and wall signs exceeding the permitted number and size; NE/cor #3 Harbor Park Dr. & Industrial Park Dr., Port Washington, Sec. 6, Blk. 87, Lot 9, PIP District. APPEAL #19134.A — Ronald & Estelle Citrin, variances 70-203.G & 70-225.E to permit the continued use of a parking lot in conjunction with an established restaurant; N/W cor #235 Roslyn Rd. & Thelma St., Roslyn Heights; Sec 7, Blk. 68, Lot 48; B-A & R-C Districts. APPEAL #19972—Jose Martinez, appeal for determination, or in the alternative variance, 70-231 and variances 70-103.A, 70-103.B, 70-103.O, 70-195.15.E, and 70-208.F to construct a frame addition to a non-conforming structure in a business district for conversion to mixed use with insufficient off-street parking, stall sizes and stall to curb dimension; S/W/c or. #814 Prospect Ave. & Sherman St., Westbury, Sec. 11, Blk. 89, Lot 87, B-A District. APPEAL #19973 — Jean Antilus, conditional use 70-126.F to permit the conversion of retail space into a bakery; NE/c or #817 Prospect Ave. and Sherman St., Westbury, Sec. 11, Blk. 104, Lot 222, B-A District. APPEAL #19974 — Purmil Company, LLC, conditional use 70-126(A) and variance 70-103.A(1) to maintain interior alterations for the conversion of commercial space to a restaurant with insufficient off-street parking; S/side 3338 Hillside Ave., 224.91’ E/of Devonshire Dr., New Hyde Park, Sec. 9, Blk. 514, Lot 50, B-A District. APPEAL #19945—Jacqueline Fowler, variance 70-100.2.A(2) to maintain fencing beyond the front building line; SW/cor. 30 Clark Dr. & Summer Ave., Great Neck, Sec. 2, Blk. 113, Lot 31, R-B District. APPEAL #19905—Yu Yu Chen, variance 70-210.B to maintain the conversion of summer bungalow to a yearround dwelling; E/side #35 North Maryland Ave., 50’ S/of Delaware Ave., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 25, Lot 32, R-C District. APPEAL #19935—Grand Boulevard Realty, LLC, variances 70-195.16.A(2) and 70-195.16.D to maintain a finished cellar with partitions and an interior stairwell with insufficient distance to a perimeter wall; SE/c or. 225 Monitor St. & Grand Blvd., Westbury, Sec. 11, Blk. 3901, Lots 51 & 53, R-C District; New Cassel Urban Renewal Overlay District. All interested persons should appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and/o r hearing. DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals NHP 141375 1x 4/10/2 015 #141375

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS VILLAGE OF NEW HYDE PARK 2015 VILLAGE HALL AND 6th AVENUE DRAINAGE Sealed Bids for the 2015 Village Hall and 6th Avenue Drainage will be received at the Village Clerk’s Office, at the Village Hall of the Village of New

Hyde Park, located at 1420 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, New York, until 11:00 a.m. (Local Time) on Friday, April 24, 2015, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Drawings, Division 1, Technical Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following location: D&B Engineers and Architects, P.C. 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797 All bidders must obtain a set of the Contract Documents. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained beginning 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 10, 2015, at the office of D&B Engineers and Architects, P.C. for the sum of $50.00 for each set of documents, paid for by cash or check made out to the Village of New Hyde Park. Anyone upon returning the Contract Documents in good condition within 30 days after the opening of Bids will be returned his deposit for one set. Anyone returning all other copies of the Contract Documents in good condition within 30 days after the opening of Bids shall be refunded the amount deposited, less the OWNER’s actual cost of reproduction. Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury and have a Best Rating of “A” or higher as published by A.M. Best Company Key Rating Guide, 2002 Edition, in an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the Bid submitted. The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825. The Bidder to whom the OWNER proposes to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement. Bidders are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts. Bidders are also required to comply with the anti-discrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all of the Bids received, to readvertise for Bids, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any Bid received and to accept any proposal which the OWNER determines to be the Lowest Responsible Bid in accordance with Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law. By order of Board of Trustees Village of New Hyde Park Date: April 7, 2015 NHP 141383 1x 4/10/2015

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