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District’s increase part of $1.6B increase in ed money statewide B y A d a m L i d g ett The Great Neck School District will receive $8,472,067 in state aid for the next school year, a 11.94 percent increase from the $7,568,390 it received for 201415. Great Neck School District Assistant Superintendent for Business John Powell said the district plans to use about $700,000 of the $903,677 increase in state assistance for spending in the current year and put the remaining $200,000 in a residual balance fund for future use. Of that $700,000 to be spent, about $200,000 will go toward increases to the budget Great Neck Board of Education trustees requested at a March 21 budget hearing, increasing the budget to $216,641,071. Included was an additional $50,000 more to be allocated into the legal section, $1,000 more to be spent on bi-lingual transla-

tions of school district messages, $107,000 for iPad leases, $25,000 for non-instructional personnel and $17,000 for student events, which could include funding students to go to national competitions. “We are trying to be conservative with that increase of 703,000,” Powell said. “You’re never sure you’re going get everything [the state says] they’re going give you.” The district’s increase was part of a $1.6 billion increase in education aid statewide that was negotiated as part of the $150 billion state budget approved earlier this month. Gov. Andrew Cuomo had initially proposed a $1.1 billion increase in education aid in exchange for the Legislature agreeing to pass a series of reforms, including tying teacher evaluations more closely to students’ state test scores, making it more difficult for teachers to receive tenure and alContinued on Page 48

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Members of the Brunell family light candles at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center Sunday in commemoration of Yom HaShoah. See story on page 4.

G.N. doc charged in arson and murder-for-hire plot BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO A Great Neck cardiologist and two hired associates have been arrested on multiple felony weapons, drug and arsonrelated charges in connection

with a plot to murder a former business associate-turned rival, Nassau County prosecutors announced Wednesday. Dr. Anthony Moschetto, 54, of Sands Point, has been accused of hiring co-defendants James Chmela, 43, and James

Kalamaras, 41, to burn down the business of an unidentified former business partner who prosecutors said was later the target of a murder plot. Moschetto faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted on Continued on Page 61

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G.N. Library approves G.N. South alum $9.6M 2015-16 budget named M-L chief

Small increase as result of Main Branch closure Scott Garrigan succeeds Farrone BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO

The Great Neck Library Board of Trustees unanimously voted for their 2015-16 budget Tuesday B y A d a m L i d g ett The Great Neck Public Library Board of Trustees on Tuesday unanimously approved a $9,647,200 million budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year, The budget, which calls for a $36,700 increase in spending over last year, calls for no increase in the tax levy. The total levy is budgeted at $9,375,00. Included in the budget plan is a $315,000 reserve for construction, which will be used to handle payments for the Main Branch renovation project. “We’re fronting each month’s construction cost for the renovations and we will get reimbursed the next month from the bond proceeds,” said Neil Zitofsky, Great Neck Library business manager. The $315,000 will come from an $899,500 operating surplus the library had as a result of the Main Branch being closed for renovations. An additional $110,000 was transferred from the surplus fund to the library’s Branch and Special Services fund to pay for possible repairs at the other two library branches — Parkville and Station — that have received in-

creased traffic as a result of Main Branch being closed. The Main Branch, located at 159 Bayview Ave., will be closed for a year during an extensive renovation of the building. The improvements will be funded by a $10.4 million bond approved by voters in 2013. Another $34,500 of the $899,500 surplus will be used to partly pay for the salaries of additional part-time library clerks that may be needed when Main Branch reopens. The library budgeted $350,600 for part-time clerks in the budget approved Tuesday - an increase of $140,000 from a budget presented in March. A total of $726,700 will be spent on parttime librarians, clerks and pages – up from $515,500 called for in the budget’s second draft. “We wanted to have a reserve assuming when we are back at Main we will need more staffing,” Zitofsky said. The remaining $440,000 from the operating surplus will be spent on a new sprinkler system at Main Branch. Zitofsky said he also budgeted $18,000 to be spent on a computer consultant to address any technology issues that might

come up when Main Branch renovations are finished. The amount doubled from what was called for in the second draft of the budget, which was presented in March. Zitofsky said he budgeted $34,000 for cleanup on the Main Branch — instead of the second draft’s $30,000 — because there may be more cleaning than the library expected. “We don’t know what condition it will be in when we move back in,” Zitofsky said. The library plans to spend about $8,400 on SAT materials and an SAT prep program as well. It also plans to collect $2,500 from SAT prep class fees, according to the budget. The budget also calls for $113,000 in spending on electronic references – up $3,000 from the second version of the budget. Officials said the library needs to extra money to pay for a software training database. Some $38,000 will also be spent on periodicals. The budget will go to the library district voters on May 19. Voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at E.M. Baker School and Great Neck South High School.

A New Hyde Park resident and longtime Manhasset-Lakeville fireman was selected as chief of the volunteer department during a ceremony last Thursday at the department’s Company 3 firehouse in Great Neck. Scott Garrigan, a 25-year Manhasset-Lakeville veteran, succeeds former Chief Michael Farrone, who completed his oneyear as head of the fire department. “It’s actually sweet how it worked out,” Garrigan said of his election coinciding with his anniversary. “It’s very nice.” Garrigan is the department’s first deputy chief. The department has one chief and four deputy chiefs who advance in the ranks after one-year terms. Brian Stone was elected as fourth deputy chief. Mark Keiss, Kirk Candan and Christopher Pisani will serve as first, second and third deputy chiefs, respectively. Garrigan is a Thomaston na-

tive and Great Neck South High School alumnus who joined the department with Company 3 shortly after graduating high school in 1990. He said friends coaxed him into joining, but at the time was unsure of his collegiate plans. “It seems like yesterday,” he said. “They say time goes by fast. It’s a true statement.” According to a biography published on the ManhassetLakeville website, Garrigan served as second lieutenant of the company from 2004-05 and then first lieutenant from 200506 before serving two, two-year terms as Company 3 captain from 2006-10 and being elected fourth deputy chief in 2011. He has also served on the department’s Antique Truck Committee since 2008 and was part of the department’s 100th Anniversary Committee in 2012. A swearing-in ceremony is planned for April 18 at the Marriott hotel near the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in East Garden City.

Scott Garrigan (right), of New Hyde Park, is installed last Thursday as the chief of department of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department.

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Game to raise funds for health clinics North High faculty basketball game proceeds to go to HIV/AIDS and cancer foundation B y A d a m L i d g ett

Great Neck North High School faculty members will line up on the basketball court Thursday to not only compete against each other, but also to raise money to give free health clinics to children in Kenya. The fourth annual AIDS Awareness Great Neck North Faculty Basketball Game will be held from 6-8 p.m. April 16 in the big gym of Great Neck North High School, 35 Polo Road. All proceeds will benefit the Richard M. Brodsky Foundation for HIV/ AIDS and Brain Cancer. “The kids are really enthusiastic about it, the teachers are also,” said Richard Brodsky, the organization’s founder. “These people don’t even know me and they’re out there sweating.” The game will pit Great Neck North High School faculty members against other faculty members. Brodsky said he would not classify the game as “friendly.” “It gets pretty competitive. It’s not totally friendly,” Brodsky said.

Richard M. Brodsky Foundation for HIV/AIDS and Brain Cancer founder Richard Brodsky (left) at the 2014 Great Neck North Faculty Basketball Game. The proceeds will fund “orphan dinner dances” for orphans in Kenya, Brodsky said, where they get free medical examinations. He said 75 percent of the orphans inspected have either malaria or other parasites in their body. “In the past two years we

have been able to save the lives of about 185 Kenyans,” Brodsky said. “We’re a small foundation so we have a hard time raising money, but we’re like a mini Doctors Without Borders.” Small prizes will also be raffled off at the basketball game, he said, such as Panera Bread

gift cards, Starbucks coffee and a free stay for a night at the Inn at Great Neck. The idea for the game began in 2008, when Brodsky sponsored a free run for people with HIV and Cancer, but that others who did not have the diseases could also participate in. Most

of the runners were from Great Neck North High School, he noticed, so he asked the school if they wanted to do a run near the school. At the run, which took place in 2009 in Kings Point Park, one of the Great Neck North students asked Brodsky to do a fundraiser for his foundation at the school — that’s when the idea for the game came about. Entry to the game is $5, and Brodsky said he hopes to raise between $1,500 and $2,000 for his foundation. “It’s not a huge amount of money, but everyone has the best time,” he said. Brodsky also sponsors two runs during the year for his foundation, one in America and one in Africa. His eighth annual 5K AIDS/ Cancer Run/Walk will take place on June 7 at Baldwin Park in Baldwin, and is free to those with HIV or cancer. He will also organize a 5K in Kenya for the 10th time this year Brodsky started his foundation in 2004 after being diagContinued on Page 61

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Candles lit in Holocaust remembrance

Steven Markowitz, chair of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, Leonard Katz, past president of the New York Region Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, and David Scherr, treasurer of the New York Region FJMC, at Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center. B y A d a m L i d g ett To memorialize the Jewish people killed every single day of the year during the Holocaust, members of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs New York Metro Region donated 365 candles to the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center this week-

end to for its Yom HaShoah commemoration — one to be lit every day of the coming year. Leonard Katz, a past president of the New York Region Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs and current Great Neck Rotary Club president, said the federation handed out about 100 additional candles to those

who attended the annual event held to remember the 6 million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust. Some of the attendees were among those lived through the Holocaust. “There are still survivors of the Holocaust, some were there,” said Katz, who was president of the federation from

1996 to 1998. “They did come up and light candles. Some prayers were said and songs were sung. It was a very moving ceremony.” Steven Markowitz, chairman of the center, said the center knows a cadre of Holocaust survivors — six of whom were present Sunday.

“Our goal is to memorialize victims but also to honor survivors through education programs, largely built around survivors telling their stories,” Markowitz said. “The number of survivors is dwindling…now we have to depend on what we call our ‘second generation’ — Continued on Page 61

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Israel touts student loan refinancing BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) is calling on Congress to approve legislation he’s co-sponsored that would allow borrowers to refinance their student loans at lower interest rates. At a news conference last Tuesday at New York Institute of Technology, Israel announced his support of the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act, saying: “High interest rates and student loan debt are crushing hard-working New Yorkers. Instead of saving to buy a home, starting a business or putting money away for a safe and secure retirement, college grads are being held hostage by their monthly student loan payments. I urge Congress to work together and pass this commonsense legislation, which not only allows millions of hardworking Americans to refinance their student loans at today’s low interest rates, but make it possible for the next generation of New Yorkers to achieve the American dream.” Americans are responsible for $1.3 trillion in outstanding student loan

debt, according to a news release from Israel’s office. According to the U.S. Department of Education, approximately 25 million Americans would be eligible to utilize the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act, which would allow for the refinancing of undergraduate loans at a 3.86 percent interest rate, down from as high as 7 percent on some loans. “As a university president, I am keenly aware of this issue relating to student debt in America,” said NYIT President Edward Guiliano, who joined Israel and Nicole Soman, president of the Student Government Association at NYIT’s Old Westbury campus. “Anything that offers relief from this burden is welcome.” There are 2,825,000 federal student loan borrowers in New York State, according to Israel’s office. Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by email at bsanantonio@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 or on Twitter @b_sanantonio. Also follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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Reverend reaches 40 years at Mt. Olive BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O The first thing Rev. Edward Corley does when he arrives at the Mount Olive Baptist Church in Manhasset, where he has spent the better part of his 80 years, is go to the altar, place his hand on the Bible and thank God for the health of his family and community. He does this, he said Monday, because he values the preciousness of life — every life — and because his congregation has made as large an impact on his 40-year ministry with the church as his personal call to serving others. “I see my role as a servant,” Corley said. “Our great leader, Christ, came to serve others, not to be served, and I try to reproduce that wherever I’ve been. My call was the call to service and address needs wherever they were.” That service has spanned 68 years, having arrived at the church at the age of 12 “in my Boy Scout uniform,” he said, and taking on roles under former Rev. James C. Brown that included youth director, Sunday School teacher, usher, president of the Baptist Training Union, choir member and assistant minister. When Brown stepped down in 1974, his protege Corley was called upon to lead Mount Olive. “I would like to think I was a spiritual farmer, planting seeds of hope from the ashes of poverty and ignorance,” he said. “I didn’t want to become a collector of titles. I sought partnerships with religious and social organizations. Wherever I thought I could impact and empower the people of this community, I gave my voice.” Corley recently celebrated his 80th birthday at Leonard’s of Great Neck, receiving well wishes from his peers within the church as well as various elected officials, including President Obama and the First Lady, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli (D-Great Neck), North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth (D-Great Neck) and Town Councilwoman Viviana Russell (D-New Cassel) and Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dorothy L. Goosby (D-Hempstead). Corley was born and raised in Manhasset, graduating from the Manhasset Secondary School in 1954 — the year after his friend and former teammate, pro football Hall of Famer Jim Brown — and was named the class’s best athlete, excelling in football, basketball and track. He went on to earn a bachelor of arts degree from New York University and later a masters degree in social work from Yeshiva University, and even taught history in the Great Neck School District for 16 years. “This man,” said Corley’s high school sweetheart and wife of 59 years, Marva, pointing to her husband, “he has history in his blood. He is history.” Corley and his wife had four children, Edward, Kim, Michael and Robyn, who is now deceased. They have six grandchildren, twins Robyn and Renee, Ryanna, Taylor, Destiny and Michael. “We were kids together. There was a friendship, great communication and love,”

Marva said. “We have a good support system in each other and in the church. We’ve made it work.” Corley’s community stretches throughout the North Shore, wherever people may find themselves in need of his guidance, he said, but is physically confined to a small portion of Manhasset, from Community Drive to Udall Drive, encompassing Valley Road, parts of Northern Boulevard and the back roads and poverty-stricken pockets of the otherwise affluent area. Throughout his ministry, Corley has partnered with the Mount Olive Baptist Church with several other religious congregations and local organizations to share services and expand their communities, in an effort to “move beyond these four walls within the context of our community...and break some barriers others would not have attempted to do.” About 30 years ago, Mount Olive and Temple Beth-El of Great Neck entered into

Rev. Edward Corley “a black-Jewish dialogue,” he said. The bond between the two congregations led to the formation of an organization by which members of Beth-El who were doctors and lawyers would provide their services to Mount Olive members who did not have the insurance to otherwise cover their needs. “We didn’t just want to be a fellowship, a brotherhood. We wanted to be active,” Corley said. “We really turned the whole social landscape of this community upside down.” He has also worked to reduce racism wherever possible - though he noted he and his wife were not prejudiced against as students in Manhasset, saying their graduating classes “were the most colorblind classes I could have wished for” - and sought to inspire his neighbors who have become incarcerated. “They tell me, Pastor Corley, you helped me, you blessed me, you always saw something good in me. At this age, that sounds pretty good,” said Corley, who is also a life member and past president of the North Shore branch of the NAACP. “I knew they already had two strikes against them already, that they were black and that they weren’t in school. [Authority figures] just need a reason to give them another [strike].” “But at the end of the day, when my time comes, I’d like the good master up in heaven to say, well done, you helped your neighbors. When there was a need, you were there,” he added.

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Sales tax receipts up Date set for 3% in county: Maragos L.I. marathon BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO

last year, county Comptroller George Maragos said Friday. The county has brought in Nassau County’s sales tax $209 million in sales taxes so receipts through the first quar- far this year, as opposed to $203 ter of 2015 are 3 percent higher million in 2014, according to than they were at the same point Maragos’ office.

Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos

Maragos attributed the increase to the county’s low 4.1 percent unemployment rate and higher wages, which he said has led to increased spending among consumers. “The first quarter positive sales tax revenue results are welcomed and will relieve the fiscal pressures on the county from the poor results the prior year,” he said in a statement. “More importantly, the 3 percent increase is a reflection on our improving local economy and the lowest unemployment rate in the region at 4.1 percent.” Maragos said a 4.8 percent increase for the year, necessary to match budgeted sales tax receipts, would be “challenging but within reach” as a result of the first quarter results. Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by e-mail at bsanantonio@ theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 or on Twitter @b_sanantonio. Also follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ theislandnow.

B y A d a m L i d g ett Long Island runners can expect to line up to race May 1 through May 3 for the 2015 RXR Long Island Marathon, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced Monday. The weekend will include a 1-mile run at 8 a.m. May 2, a 5K run at 8:30 a.m. May 2 and a marathon, half-marathon and 10K at 8 a.m. May 3. A kids “Fun Run” will also be held May 2, and is free to any child one to 11 years old. “The Long Island Marathon is one of the island’s most exciting athletic events, and I am pleased to once again team up with the community of runners and RXR for the 2015 Long Island Marathon,” Mangano said. “It has established itself as being an important Long Island tradition.” Of the 8,800 participants who ran at the Marathon last year, about 90 percent were Long Island residents, he said.

“The marathon weekend combines athletics and getting outdoors with healthy doses of economic activity and Long Island pride,” RXR Realty CEO Scott Rechler said. “Some crawl to the finish line, but it’s a good demonstration of the ambition Long Island has.” All runners must register before April 25, as there will be no race-day registration. The starting line of the races will be at Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in Uniondale, and the finish line is at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. All bags will be inspected by police explosive detection dogs, and no bags will be allowed at the finish line. Reach reporter Adam Lidgett by e-mail at alidgett@ theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x203. Also follow us on Twitter @theislandnow and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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Property subdivision causes stir in Estates B y A d a m L i d g ett During a public hearing held at Great Neck Estates Village Hall on Monday, residents clashed over the proposed subdivision of the property at 24 Amherst Road, which would allow for two homes to be built on one parcel of land. Those who were supportive of the subdivision said that having two houses on the 32,000 square-foot piece of land would increase the tax base, by having two houses pay taxes, and increase the area’s property values as well. One resident said having two houses on the property — currently zoned for a singlefamily home — will be positive for the neighborhood, and that he doesn’t understand why there is so much discussion on the subject. “There’s a lot of new beautiful houses going up, it makes property values better,” the resident said in support of the subdivision. “This is a large plot, large enough to have two new houses as long as they preserve the beauty of the neighborhood.” Other residents said the additional taxes can help fund the village police or the parks. But some who were at the hearing said they did not think the property was large enough to hold two homes without looking crowded. “The only benefit I see is increased tax revenue,” one resident said. “The downside is less space and less trees, and I’d rather not see two large structures.”

One resident said the developer would have to replace any trees that were cut down and the result would not necessarily be a bad one. “There is beauty in 400-year-old trees, but there is beauty in new ones as well,” she said. John Farrell, an attorney representing the project’s developer, said the two houses will enhance the quality of the village and increase property values. “The applicant is not looking to build big monster houses,” Farrell said. “If you look around the Estates there are a lot of older homes coming down and people are building new homes and increasing property values.” Building the two houses, Farrell said, will minimally impact the surrounding community, and the houses would be built in a way that keeps the character of the neighborhood in mind. Matthew Korn, the architect hired to design the homes, said he wants to create two distinctly different homes, but that each will be Mediterranean style in keeping with the design of other nearby houses. Korn showed village trustees and residents possible designs for the project, but no plan is official yet. Trustees decided to continue the public hearing until their next meeting on May 11. Village of Great Neck Estates Mayor David Fox said trustees have had several hearings on the proposed subdivision, and the next step in the process is granting or denying the subdivision.

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Buy and fix—all with the same mortgage loan It’s hard to deny the remodeling movement is gaining momentum. It seems as though everyone from your neighbor to your local politician is remodeling his or her home, and the guy at the hardware store or the contractor across town is everybody’s new best friend. Countless TV shows depict eager home buyers purchasing charming, character-filled fixer-uppers — and fixing them. The ending is always happy. But what those shows don’t talk about is how much real home owners can pay to make a remodeler’s nightmare into a dream home. Without the benefit of TV. Thankfully, there’s a mortgage loan that appeals to the dreamer in all of us, and it reduces the fear factor of purchasing a place that needs work. First-time home buyers are generally familiar with Federal Housing Authority

Lower down payments loans, but they may not be and less stringent credit aware that there’s a branch requirements make 203k of FHA loans perfect for loans a great option for those ready to take on fixerhome buyers with can-do uppers —FHA 203k mortspirits. gage loans. However, it is also necFor homeowners with essary to meet specific crivision, a 203k mortgage teria — not all properties provides funds not only to or repairs qualify, and you buy a home, but also for need to determine whether necessary remodeling. you can do the work yourFor those who find the Philip A. Raices self. remodeling nightmare is Talk to your real estate agent about worse than they feared, most 203k loans come with a 10 percent to 20 percent the proper procedures, eligibility, and pocontingency reserve to protect against tential problems. If you’re up for the chalthe unexpected, like shaky foundations lenge, it’s great to get help turning your or mold. But these mortgages come with fixer-upper into your dream home. What impact does housing have on specific stipulations. For example, borrowers must provide the economy? Real estate has played and always estimates for their desired upgrades and renovations, including labor expenses — will play a large role in the economy. Housing can contribute to a country’s something that isn’t always easy to do.

economy through new home builds and also through the rental segment. And, of course, it also contributes through the process of home buying and selling in terms of fees, taxes and mortgage loans. But even more important are the massive spinoffs generated by homeowners — both new and current — to their homes. The home improvement segment represents billions of dollars and includes all the components of remodeling projects, such as purchases of lumber, paint and fixtures, as well as money earned by contractors, plumbers and electricians. All this spending adds up to billions of dollars a year pumped into the economy. As we saw in the 2008 recession, housing and the economy are interdependent. As the song says, “you can’t have one without the other.”

New scoliosis treatment performed at Cohen B y J a m es Gallo w a y Jordan Jennings’ severe scoliosis left her spine bent like an ice cream scoop until a procedure performed for the first time on Long Island at Cohen Children’s Medical Center straightened things out. On March 2, doctors at the North Shore LIJ hospital in New Hyde Park surgically installed two MAGEC metal rods in the four year old’s back, which curved like an ‘S’ in a near half circle. Doctors can magnetically extend the MAGEC rods, short for Magnetic Expansion Control, to grow along with Jordan, spar-

ing her from invasive lengthening surgeries every six months that the traditional procedure requires. “I just couldn’t accept that my daughter would have to face a childhood of painful surgeries every six months,” Joanne Jennings, Jordan’s mom, said at a recent press conference. “I wanted her to have a chance to be a normal little girl.” Dr. Terry Amaral, the chief of pediatric orthopedics at Cohen, said MAGEC, which gained FDA approval last year, marks a significant advancement in the treatment of scoliosis and noted the benefits that come with avoiding surgery. “You don’t have to undergo

another anesthetic exposure…. You’re not undergoing an incision. You’re not undergoing the risks of infection, and then there’s the issue of recovery: there is no recovery. There is no pain,” he said. “The traditional treatment route was very hard on the patient and the family.” Five weeks after the surgery, Jordan’s parents say she is energetic, out of her wheelchair and more equipped to handle daily life. “Now that the procedure is done and I see her moving around, I feel so good that she’s able to do this,” said her father, Douglas Jennings. “I just consider it a blessing.” Dr. Selina Poon, Jordan’s

surgeon, said that by December 2014, Jordan’s spine had curved to 130 degrees, too severe for a brace, and that chiropractic and treatments were ineffective. Surgery became the only option. “In order to prevent breathing complications and damage to other internal organs, we must straighten out the severe spinal curvature,”Amaral said. “We’re so proud of the fact that we were able to use this new technology to relieve Jordan’s situation while avoiding the stress and complications of future lengthening surgeries.” The surgery cut the curvature in half, Poon said. “We’re happy to report that

after this successful surgery, Jordan’s curvature has been reduced to 66 degrees,” Poon said. “She is not perfectly straight, but she is significantly better. And, she is happy and energetic… she’s the kind of child who will bounce right back.” And the lengthening procedures, Poon said, can be performed quickly and painlessly in the office. “Instead of going back to surgery, she’s laying in the office — hopefully we have an iPad at that time so she can be playing and distracted — and we lengthen her in the office as she’s comfortably playing,” she said.

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Moses’ snub of Dodgers gave us the Amazin’s

Ease student loan pain There may be no better barometer of the burden of high-interest student loans than the growing number of college graduates who opt to live at home after four years away. We don’t have a statistic to back this up but we’re willing to bet that there are few people reading this who don’t know a family where this is the case. Last week U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) called on Congress to approve legislation that he has co-authored that would enable borrowers to refinance student loans at the lowest possible interest rates. At a press conference held at New York Institute of Technology, he explained why he is supporting the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act. “High interest rates and student loan debt are crushing hard-working New Yorkers,” he said, “Instead of saving to buy a home, starting a business or putting money away for a safe and secure retirement, college grads are being held hostage by their monthly student loan payments. “I urge Congress to work together and pass this commonsense legislation, which not only allows millions of hardworking Americans to refinance their student loans at today’s low interest rates, but make it possible for the next generation of New Yorkers to achieve the American dream.” At the moment, said Israel, there are 2,825,000 federal student loan borrowers. That number, we assume includes parents who used their last drop of credit to help their kids get through college. The number that Israel did not release is the number of those borrowers who are in trouble or on the brink of default. A generation of young Americans with damaged credit benefits no one and puts mortgages and other major purchases out of reach of many. That in turn reduces employment opportunities. The numbers are staggering. According to Israel, Americans are responsible for $1.3 trillion in outstanding student loan debt. It is in the best interest of the nation’s economy to help young people to pay off studentloan debt as quickly and painlessly as possible.

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There is another way to avoid the burden of student loans. Be a student like Sewanhaka senior Harold Ekeh who has 13 Ivy League universities competing for him. None of the schools that have accepted his application open their doors to more than 7 percent of the total number of students who apply each year. This would be an amazing accomplishment for any student, but Harold has a special story. He was born in Nigeria and at age 8 his family moved to Queens. Later they moved again; this time to Long Island because of the quality of schools here. “I did try my best and tried to take advantage of everything my high school had to offer,” Harold said. Earlier this year Harold was named a semifinalist in the prestigious Intel STS competition for his original research on Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. His research was inspired by his grandmother who suffers from Alzheimer’s. He hopes to someday continue working on that research. We congratulate Harold as well as his family and teachers who doubt played a big role in his accomplishment.

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id you know that the first game to be played at the Brooklyn Dodgers Ebbets Field was an inter-league exhibition game against the New York Yankees on April 5, 1913? Ebbets Field officially opened on April 9, 1913 against the Philadelphia Phillies. The original Brooklyn Dodgers name was derived from residents who would dodge trolley cars when crossing streets for decades. It reminded me that if it had not been for mega builder Robert Moses along with both the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers leaving the Big Apple in 1957 for California, there may have been no New York Mets, Barclays Center or Brooklyn Nets. The golden era of baseball in New York City took place in the ‘50s with a three-way rivalry between the American League New York Yankees, and the National League New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers. All three teams claimed to have the best center fielder in baseball. On street corners all over town, citizens would argue whether the Yankees’ Mickey Mantle, Giants’ Willie Mays or Dodgers’ Duke Snider was champ. Ordinary Brooklyn natives could ride the bus, trolley or subway to Ebbets Field to see their beloved Dodgers. Working and

middle class men and woman of all ages, classes and races co-mingled in the stands. Everyone could afford a bleacher, general admission, reserve or box seat. Hot dogs, beer, other refreshments and souvenirs were reasonably priced. Team owners would raise or reduce a players salary based on their performance the past season. Salaries were so low, that virtually all Dodger players worked at another job off season. Most Dodger players were actually neighbors who lived and worked in various communities in Kings County. Residents of the era sat outside on the neighborhood stoop, shopped at the local butcher, baker, fruit and vegetable stand. Television was a relatively new technology and the local movie theater was still king for entertainment. Brooklyn still had its very own daily newspaper — the Brooklyn Eagle — which ended publication some time in the mid ‘50s. During the 1950s, Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley tried to find various locations for construction of a new baseball stadium which he pledged to finance using his own monies. With limited seating capacity at Ebbets Field, he needed a new modern stadium to remain financially viable. New York City master mega

builder Robert Moses refused to allow him access to the current day Barclay Center built on the Atlantic Yards in downtown Brooklyn. This location was easily accessible to thousands of baseball fans from all around the Big Apple via numerous subway lines and Long Island Rail Road Flatbush Avenue Terminal. Thousands of fans who moved to Great Neck, New Hyde Park, Herricks, Williston Park, Albertson, Searington, Mineola, Garden City, Manhasset, Roslyn along with other neighborhoods in eastern Queens, Nassau and Suffolk County would have had direct access via the Long Island Rail Road. Imagine how different Brooklyn would have been if elected officials had stood up to Robert Moses and allowed construction of a new Dodgers stadium in downtown Brooklyn. Without the departure of both the Brooklyn Dodgers (becoming the Los Angeles Dodgers) and New York Giants (San Francisco Giants), there may have been no National League expansion in 1962. There would have been no Colt 45s (original name of the Houston Astros), our beloved New York Mets or the Barclays Center hosting the Brooklyn Nets basketball team. Larry Penner Great Neck

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Blueprint for W.P., E.W. water rate deal

am pleased to see recent weeks have finally shed some much needed light on the deplorable and unnecessarily complicated state of water negotiations between the elected representatives of the Willistons. Based on their recent writings there are opportunities where a compromise seems to be within reach, like the penalties owed and certain service agreements. However where there remains a large divide is in the water usage rates charged by Williston Park to East Williston. I would like to take an opportunity to refresh some facts, and present some ideas that I believe offer a sensible compromise for all parties. First, the facts: [East Williston] Mayor Tanner is quoted often, most recently in Newsday on 4/9, stating that the current rate of $4.33 per one thousand gallons is not “fair” and that

East Williston residents are being “overcharged.” As I had presented to the mayor, East Williston board, and residents on 11/13/14, this is simply just not true, and here’s why: Mineola charges residents $3.25, and this is contracted to rise to 3.75 in 2016. Mineola commercial rates are currently $3.95, and will rise to $4.20 in 2016; Manhasset’s residential rate is $4.05; Port Washington $5.60; Garden City $5.47. Williston Park $4.09, and businesses $4.33 (same rate they charge East Williston). As you can see, $4.33 is in fact quite a comparable (some might even deem it “fair”) market rate to most neighboring communities that, like East Williston, do not allocate a portion of property tax receipts to their water fund. Some neighboring water districts with lower usage rates, however, are able to do so because the

water district receives an allocation from property taxes in addition to charging residents the following usage rates: Albertson $1.99; Carle Place charges $1.24 for residential, 2.00 for commercial use; Garden City Park $1.20; Massapequa $2.67 Based on the above facts, my recommendations to help kickstart negotiations and rebuild a partnership are as follows: 1) East Williston accepts the current $4.33 rate as proposed by Williston Park. 2) Any future price increases provide for the rate paid by East Williston residents to be the same as Williston Park residents, for a 1:1 ratio. 3) Annual maintenance related increases not to exceed 5 percent. It is advised that both villages maintain a reserve fund for capital expenditure related costs in order to smooth any potential

residential rate volatility as was experienced in recent years. 4) Seek proposal from the public works departments of each village for shared services agreement 5) East Williston and Williston Park enter into this binding contract for a period of 25 years. 6) East Williston penalty amount minimized to reflect cost of funds, or 4 percent per annum. If the fiscal flexibility permits, a gesture by Williston Park forgiving these penalties would certainly be an appreciated concession. I believe this proposal delivers substantial concessions for both parties, while delivering real and immediate benefits to their constituents. It will also allow East Williston to significantly reduce the $1.14 surcharge residents pay on top of the $4.33 rate, which was enacted in 2011 to fund alternative water sources, penalty pay-

ment escrow, and system maintenance. Successful negotiations occur only once both parties are more focused on finding areas of agreement, rather than disagreement. Our elected officials are at a unique crossroads, one where they each have an opportunity to humbly serve their residents, and lay claim to finally ending the saga over water rates which has needlessly dominated local politics. I am still hopeful that cooler heads will prevail, and that this opportunity will not be squandered. Current and future generations will judge these officials on whether they were able to reach an agreement in order to achieve the greatest possible good for the greatest number of people. John Azzara East Willisto

Still satisfied with Obama’s economy?

ttention all you freespending, high borrowing, tax the rich, big-government, Obama-lovers out there: Are you still satisfied with his socialistic approach to the economy? Even now, many of you still blame President Bush and excuse every Obama failure with a blanket statement that he has insurmountable problems because of the mess he inherited. However, the statute of limitation has finally run out. The truth is that six long years is more than enough time for Obama’s economic policies to work. And they certainly have not. In fact, in many instances they have actually made things worse. Under his watch, he will leave us with a whopping $20 trillion debt, no mechanism at all to pay it back, and an anemic 2 percent GDP. The next president will inherit the largest number of Americans ever on welfare, food stamps and disability and more students graduating with a higher debt than ever before. We have a 62 percent employment rate which is the lowest percent of workers employed in decades. Only 42.9 percent of the adult population is currently employed full time. African-American unemployment and their average hourly wage were actually the same or better before Obama took office. Only during Obama’s presidency has the United States been downgraded by a major bond-rating agency. Never before has a city the size of Detroit declared bankruptcy. In order to provide healthcare to the

12 million uninsured people, he borrowed $1.87 trillion dollars, raised our premiums, changed our doctors and reduced the quality of healthcare of everyone else. He didn’t think twice about creating the largest socialized medicine healthcare system on the planet. But it’s not just President Obama. Whenever there is a choice between government verses private sector involvement, the private sector usually comes out on top! A great example can be found right here in New York City. Let me tell you about it. Everyone living here knows about the Port Authority’s decadeold plans to renovate our decaying Westside Bus Terminal. Do I have to tell you how disgusting this old relic is? A comedian once described it as “a building where even the cockroaches can’t wait to get on a bus and leave town.” The bus terminal connects New York City with New Jersey and all points west. So what’s holding it up? Considering the state of our debt-laden government, you might think it would be the cost. But not in our liberal la-la land. Its always the government bureaucracy which slows things down. The cost is almost irrelevant to New York and New Jersey politicians when it comes to spending taxpayer’s money. How much could one lousy bus terminal cost? Please sit down before you read this one. But remember, keep your checkbook handy! Sooner or later, our guys in Washington or Albany or Trenton are going to ask you to chip in and

pay for it. The latest government estimate is that their new bus terminal will cost between $8 and $11 billion. Do I have to repeat that? $11 billion big ones!! Is that possible? You better believe it ! That’s billion with a capital “B”. And to make it even worse, the price doesn’t even include those legendary government cost-overruns. Every time our “friends” in government even look at a project, you know it will cost us more and take much longer to complete. Did you hear about the ongoing construction of the Second Avenue Subway ? Get this one ! It’s supposed to be completed in December 2016 and already the MTA has announced that: 1 - “the completion date will probably be pushed back” (what a shock!!) and 2 - “the final cost has not yet been determined”. Tell me the truth! Was anyone on the planet in any way surprised by that announcement? Anyway, getting back to the bus terminal, lets hope and pray that it will “only” cost us 20 percent more. (We know better). So the final cost will be at a minimum, $15 billion dollars!! For one stinkin’ garage ? When will it be finished? That’s anyone’s guess. Certainly not in my lifetime. And don’t forget! The cost doesn’t even include buying the property since we already owned it. And now for the private sector: I don’t think that many of you are thinking of buying an apartment at 432 Park Ave? But who knows? It may be included in one of Obama’s new shov-

el-ready, infrastructure programs! It’s the address of New York’s newest and most expensive condominium at the corner of 57th street and Park Ave. It will have 104 apartments and at a height of 1400 feet, it will be the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere. Only One World Trade Center will be taller in all of New York City. It will be the third tallest building in the entire United States! Okay, what’s my point? Get ready, construction started in September 2011 and the building will be ready for occupancy this spring. Did you hear that? People moving in this spring. Wow! Less than four years, from start to finish. But, that’s not even the most

incredible part of the story. It will “only” cost the owners, (CIM Group/Macklowe Properties), $1.25 billion. Put the government in charge and you pay $15 billion dollars for a garage! Unleash the private sector and you pay $1.25 billion dollars for a 96-story, residential tower and it is finished on time and within budget. By the way, the penthouse is still for sale at the “bargain” price of $84 million dollars. Come on Barack, how about some meaningful income redistribution, so my wife and I can move in. Dr. Stephen Morris DDS North Hills

Hillary may not be right to be 1st

illary Clinton makes it official and will run for president. Well no surprise there, right ? I do believe a woman should run for president but Hillary may not be the right one. She stills has issues that may cloud her run which is Benghazi and her improper use of her emails. Well only time will tell how she address these issues. Now for all that I wish Hillary Clinton the best of luck in her run for the White House. For the office of the presidency stands for honor and respect and

which the nation and the world look up to for guidance. There are many problems facing our nation and the world today and solutions need to be found. Like war, nuclear armaments, ISSI,poverty, diseases,national and world economies. Let us not forget global warming. The list goes on and whoever becomes president has deal with all these issues. As a nation I hope we elect the right person for the job or else God help us all. Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

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A loo k on the li g hter si d e

There’s something about kids and phones Every parent of a toddler knows the phenomenon: children start to act up the second you’re on the phone. I don’t know why, but it sure seems to bring out the worst in them. “Mommy, look, I can reach the coffee pot!” “Mommy, Mommy come look! I painted the living room!” Or even, “Mommy, you’re fired!” That’s what my first-born said to me, one day, as I was standing in the kitchen, on the phone. Startled, I looked down. He had pulled a toy fire truck close to my feet, and was hosing me down. What he apparently meant was that I was on fire, and he was putting me out. Anything to regain my attention. My younger son was more direct. He simply stole the phone, by then a cordless, and tucked it into his shoulder as he went about his toddler affairs. Sometimes the mouthpiece was up by his ear, other times in his armpit — but it was always in his possession. He never seemed to notice that what he’d stolen was an old one whose battery had died. My mother refused to have a telephone extension in her kitchen — which only guaranteed that she would have to traipse through the house, to her bed-

dollars. Trouble was, he seemed to have room, to answer all calls. One Thanksgiving morning, the phone disappeared, somewhere between his rang while she was making the stuffing. home office and my driveway. Three calls I must have followed her to the phone and several “please hold” recordings later, because I remember the puzzled look on I had finally reached a human being. But my toddler was getting impatient. her face when my younger brother yelled from the kitchen, “Mommy, is this enough “Mommy, Mommy, I need you!” “I need you too, sweetsugar in the stuffing?” heart, but — No, don’t put “That’s odd,” she said me on hold! I need to know to whoever it was on the where your appraiser is!” phone. “I don’t put any sug“Good gracious, he was ar in the stuffing. I’d better supposed to be there two call you back.” hours ago.” Returning to the kitch“I know, that’s why I’m en, she found that my brothcalling.” er had somehow gotten hold “Mommy, I need you of a container of cleansing now!” powder and shaken it all Judy epstein “I can’t understand over the bowl of stuffing. A Look on the Lighter Side this,” said the scheduler. I would have thrown it “You’re just a few minutes all out and started over, but Mom was made of sterner stuff; she just from his office.” “Why, where is the office?” scraped off the top layer and cooked the “It’s 10 miles away, in Yonkers.” rest, and nobody died. “Ma’am, perhaps it’s ten minutes for The truth is, if you want to get your child’s complete attention, just pick up the a crow — or a helicopter — but have you noticed there’s a body of water in the phone. I remember one call that seemed im- way? A big blue thing labeled “Long Isportant. Our car’s lease was almost up, land Sound”? Where is your call center, and I needed an appraiser’s approval on anyway? Oh…Iowa?” “Mommy, Mommy, I have to go..” some recent repairs. “I know sweetie, I have to go too, but Without him, we’d be out a thousand

first I must finish this phone call.…” “No, Mommy, I have to go potty!” “Oh.” I stopped dead, torn between two imperatives. Sure, a thousand-dollar phone call was important. But so was success at potty training. More than that — there is no “hold” button in potty training. As Chaucer might have said, “Time, tide, and potty training wait for no man!” Luckily, the woman in Iowa had trained some kids, too, so she stayed on the line; the appraiser finally found us; and all missions were successfully accomplished. But I still couldn’t fathom what drove kids nuts about phones. Until recently. This year, my teen started bringing his phone to the dinner table. Every time it “pinged,” he’d bow his head, reading the message that had just arrived. It began to bug me. What was more important than dinner? “Here’s the rule: If you want to read at the table with other people, you must ask their permission.” “But I’m not reading. It’s just a phone.” “Whatever. The point is, it’s rude.” “But no one was talking.” “That doesn’t matter. It’s the rule.” “Well, the rule is stupid.” “Well, then, you know what? You’re fired!” At least I thought it was funny.

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Lawn tax may be answer to algae problem

ot too long ago was talk about the algae blooms in Lake Erie. These were caused by the fertilizers used in agriculture which washes into the lake when it rains. Those in agriculture have to take responsibility for this. My idea is that even if it means giving up a small part of the land, deep sumps have to be dug in the drainage areas to collect this water. Terraces could guide the water from large areas

into these sumps. It then has to be pumped back onto the fields by a suitable system. These sumps would have to be dredged often and the washed-in soil spread back onto the fields. Doing so would result in some savings. Here on Long Island, lawns are the culprit. Wherever possible, sumps have to exist in the drainage areas and be managed like those mentioned above. Perhaps a lawn tax could cover the cost.

The North Shore is where the algae is most noticeable for whatever reason. For the South Shore, two places where sumps could be dug are in the Meadow Brook and the Valley Stream. Nature’s system seems to manage the feces and excrement from wildlife and there all is well. Those in dairy and agriculture traditionally spread the above from livestock onto the fields to grow new crops for

feeding livestock and whatever other purposes. It was in the news recently that the solids remaining after the treatment of human sewage is spread onto the fields which grow much of the food we eat. This would seem not to be a problem except that it contains hormones, antibiotics, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals and who knows what else. We ultimately eat these items. It seems that with the knowledge and expertise possessed by

the chemists of today that this sludge could and should be processed to remove and salvage the mentioned items. I consider that it would be good for our general health. Besides climate change and the air we breathe, that which is contained in the scope of this article will only become a bigger problem that has to be solved and managed. Charles Samek Mineola

Plaza mayor fails to address parking problem

he night before the last Plaza election for the three trustees, [Great Neck Plaza] Mayor Jean Celender called me and for the next half hour she harangued me about the threat Jonathan Stein posed to her administration. Then she spoke at length on all the improvements she alone made to Great Neck Plaza. Well, I moved to the Plaza when I was 24 years of age. Now I am 79 years of age. Dur-

ing that long span of time, I’ve seen a steady erosion of life in the Plaza. Well, there is much more to being an effective mayor than the above! The parking problem in the Gardens has the potential to cause a deadly accident involving people. There are no empty parking spaces. Cars go around and around blocking the road, while competing with huge delivery

trucks (which should not be allowed in the lot.) There is constant cursing and horn blowing. Cars cutting in front of each other to get an available space that happens when a car moves out of the space. Meanwhile, people with children, elderly people with canes, walkers and crutches are walking behind the cars that move out of spaces without hurting a pedestrian. The lot is a nightmare and poses a dangerous sit-

uation that could result in death or a terrible injury. Although the lost and the stories within the lot are “private property,” there are things that a caring mayor can do. Persistence and persuasion, talking to people walking in the Plaza. Unfortunately, the mayor and the trustees only start talking when they feel threatened. Well, how about the motorists and pedestrians who feel threat-

ened in the Gardens lot and the street? My late husband, Roger Weiss, gave 25 years of service in the Plaza, serving as trustee and deputy mayor and never received a salary! Two weeks before he died at 53 he told me to pray that Jean Celender never became mayor of the Plaza. Ruth Weiss, Great Neck

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Science lacking in Freon-22 concerns

ttached please find a report I have written on Freon-22 that addresses the supposed toxicity of this chemical that is found in the water of three of Roslyn’s seven wells. I am submitting the report as a letter to the editor but it could also be published as a news article. I see it as an investigative reporting piece on a very contentious

issue affecting Roslyn and probably many other water districts on Long Island. In the furor of where to construct the strippers, it appears that rumors got started that Freon-22 was a carcinogen and caused deforestation. As my report states, this is simply NOT TRUE. I believe that the media, including newspapers like yours, are responsible for investigat-

About a year ago, a friend and Roslyn resident told me about a very contentious meeting she had attended at which the remediation of the Freon-22 contamination in three of the seven wells of the Roslyn Water District was discussed. She told me that the community was extremely upset because the water district was proposing to locate Freon strippers in residential areas that would release this “toxic” compound into the air. People whose houses were located near the proposed sites for the strippers were very anxious about the adverse effects of Freon-22 on their health and feared a significant loss in their home’s property values. I was reminded of this conversation by your Feb. 13 article entitled “Use permit approved for air stripper work.” The article refers to Freon-22 as a “carcinogen” and reports that the Nassau County Green Party and three Roslyn residents “have alleged that the air stripper would lead to deforestation.” As a scientist with over 40 years of research experience in the fields of molecular genetics and biochemistry, I was compelled to check out these claims now that the construction was actually going forward. My understanding was that Freon-22 caused atmospheric ozone depletion and my investigation confirmed this. I had been aware that Freon-22 manufacture was being phased out because of its impact on the ozone but I also found that Freon-22 is a potential contributor to global warming. Although loss of stratospheric ozone is known to increase UV-B radiation and this, in turn, increases skin cancer risk, these effects of Freon-22 would be very indirect and in no way localized to those living next to the strippers. Any effects of increased UV-B radiation on vegetation would similarly be indirect. But, as written in your article and several others I read, we are led to believe that Freon-22 is itself a carcinogen and causes deforestation. Is there evidence to support these statements? This is what I set out to determine. In this article I summarize the methods I used to evaluate the existing scientific reports on Freon-22 and present my conclusions. My investigation was thorough and objective. In addition, I provide the reader with the tools to find out more, should someone want to repeat my study. First, a brief history of Freon is in order. In 1928, Thomas Midgley, Jr. and Charles Franklin Kettering invented a new class of chemicals called chlorofluorocarbons or CFC’s to replace ammonia and other very dangerous refrigerants that had been in use since the mid 1800s. Freon is DuPont’s registered trade name for this group of chemicals and Freon-22 is one specific member of this group. All are non-flammable, colorless, non-corrosive gasses and liquids used as refrigerants in air conditioners, freezers, and refrigerators and as aerosol propellants. In 1930, Frigidaire patented this so-called “miracle compound” for use in their appliances thereby bring refrigeration to households worldwide and starting a revolution in food preservation. All seemed fine until 1976 when a report prepared by the United States National Academy of Sciences presented evidence that the observed depletion of atmospheric ozone was due to excessive use of Freon as an aerosol propellant. In the years that followed, efforts were initiated to develop new aerosol propellants and refrigerants and Freon use began to be curbed. What is Freon-22? Freon-22 (sometimes called R-22) is a small molecule consisting of one central atom of carbon surrounded by and joined to 1 atom of chlorine, 1 atom of hydrogen, and 2 atoms of fluorine. Freon-22 use began in 1935 and skyrocketed in the 1960s. While the compound’s ozone depletion potential is lower than other types of Freon, it is not considered low enough. Moreover, Freon-22 was found to have a high global warming potential (1812 times that of carbon dioxide). In 1987, 43 countries including the US signed the Montreal Protocol whose

ing and not just reporting what happens. Your February 13th article calls Freon-22 a “carcinogen” as if it were a fact just because someone said it was. It is entirely appropriate for your reporter to inquire whether this is indeed the case. Neither your article or any of the others, Newsday and LI Press, do any investigative reporting. I did just that and I

goal was to progressively reduce Freon-22 production levels. By 2020, Freon-22 will no longer be manufactured in the signatory countries. In the U.S., Freon-22 is being replaced by other refrigerants, albeit chemically similar to Freon-22 but with even lower ozone depletion potential and global warming potential. Anyone who has had to add Freon to a leaky air-conditioning unit in the past few years knows this story. While Freon-22 is still easily obtained in the U.S., it will soon be completely phased out and older air conditioning units that are not able to use these newer refrigerants will have to be replaced. Worldwide use of Freon-22 continues to increase because of high demand in developing countries. Despite this, the Montreal Protocol appears to have succeeded in reducing atmospheric levels of Freon about 10% and ozone depletion has been reversed. My investigation of the effects of Freon-22 on human health and plant life took two approaches – an online search and a search of the medical literature. Using Google and the search terms “Freon-22” and “Freon-22 toxicity” I uncovered a very large number of sites on the topics discussed above. Also listed were several retailers of Freon-22 and Materials Safety Data Sheet from a variety of suppliers and manufacturers of Freon-22 and other types of Freon. What is an MSDS? When someone purchases a chemical, the supplier must provide the purchaser with an MSDS that details the chemical’s physical and chemical properties, how to store and handle the chemical, describes any potential health and safety hazards of that chemical, and what to do in the event of an accidental release or exposure. An example of an MSDS report for Freon-22 can be found at http://www.refrigerants.com/msds/r22.pdf. I reviewed five MSDS reports, four from different Freon-22 suppliers/manufacturers and one from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Each one clearly specifies that Freon-22 is not a mutagen (a chemical that causes alterations in DNA) or a teratogen (an agent that causes malformation of a fetus). None of the MSDS reports indicates that Freon-22 is a carcinogen, which they would be required to do if there were any evidence to support it. The fact that Freon-22 is not mutagenic is consistent with it not being a carcinogen. This assessment is based on the Ames Test developed by Professor Bruce Ames of the University of California – Berkeley and designed to identify potential carcinogens. PubMed is the literature search system maintained by the National Institutes of Health for the National Library of Medicine. It is the most complete and extensive online search site for articles, books, reports, and more from thousands of medical and life sciences publications. My search of PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed) using the search term “Freon-22” revealed 125 journal articles, of which almost all described improved production methods, structural studies, improved methods to measure Freon-22 concentration, and the use of Freon-22 to improve a variety of technical methods. Of the few remaining articles, none report any harmful effects of chronic exposure to Freon-22. According to one article, Freon-22 does not cause chromosomal aberrations (structural changes) in cells in culture. Chromosomes are the components of a cell that contains the genes/DNA. A second studied the effects of long-term low-level exposure in mice and rats equivalent to a daily exposure to Freon-22 for their entire lifetimes. This article clearly states that Freon-22 “failed to show any carcinogenic effects”. Acute exposure to Freon-22 does cause problems. Exposure to high concentrations of gaseous Freon-22 in a confined space can cause heart arrhythmias, dizziness, headache, and nausea. Exposure to liquid Freon-22 can lead to frostbite damage

report on it here. Whichever way you decide, I hope you do publish my article. I believe there is a need for good, objective investigative reporting. I would enjoy doing articles like this one on a regular basis. Corinne A. Michels, PhD Manhasset

to the skin and eyes. But the Freon-22 levels encountered in the air surrounding the Roslyn air strippers are minute by comparison to anything that would cause even chronic much less acute health problems. A copy of a letter from the state Department of Health Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment calculates the anticipated exposure due to the strippers and can be found at the following link: http://www.roslynwater.org/rwd-pdf/2014/ Roslyn%20Water%20District%20Freon%20Toxicity%20assessment%20by%20NYSDOH.pdf?utm_source=Alert+re.+Roslyn +park+alienation&utm_campaign=Roslyn+alienation&utm_ medium=email. Briefly, the estimated concentration of Freon-22 in the air surrounding the Roslyn stripper at well No. 4 is expected to be about 0.02 micrograms per cubic meter (mcg/m3). A microgram is one millionth of a gram and there are 28 grams in an ounce. This number is 250,000 times lower than the U.S. EPA’s reference concentration for Freon-22 of 55,000 mcg/m3. The EPA defines “reference concentration” as “the concentration of a chemical in the air that is unlikely to cause adverse health effects in people, even after a lifetime of continuous exposure”. So how or why do such hurtful rumors get started? I offer two possibilities, although you might imagine others. They could develop from a societal form of the party game called “telephone” in which an innocuous statement is sequentially misconstrued until it is distorted into a falsehood unrelated to the original statement. Alternately, malicious individuals could intentionally initiate and spread falsehoods to further their own purposes, misguided or otherwise. Lies like these are spread to scare and intimidate people. They prevent open and unfettered debate and foster situations where the ideas of the few dominate. So long as there are no efforts to uncover the real facts and educate the public, these rumors will proliferate until they become “accepted fact.” One has to ask why the Board of the Roslyn Water District did not ask the engineering firm tasked to design the strippers to present the information contained in the letter from the state Department of Health Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment (linked to above) at the public meetings? Did any of the local newspapers or media covering these meetings think to explore the validity of the toxicity claims against Freon-22? If they have, I have seen no evidence of this. It is for this reason that I decided to undertake this investigation and write this report. It is time to address Roslyn’s Freon-22 problem using critical thinking skills and with knowledge of the facts. This is the only way to make a realistic assessment of the risks. To do otherwise does not allow the town to resolve this problem in a manner that respects the interests of Roslyn residents. I can understand that the Roslyn Water District might want to remove contaminating Freon-22 from the water supply, although this should be a matter for open discussion. It is reasonable that residents would not want a potential eyesore located next to their home. But neither of this justifies the hateful fear mongering that has gone on for over a year, has caused great anxiety for Roslyn residents, and has hindered progress toward a solution. The Manhasset – Lakeville Water District solved a similar problem with the construction of a stripper at its Valley Road station that has been operating successfully for almost a decade. It is not up to me to decide the best course of action for the Roslyn Water District but their plan appears to be reasonable, fiscally responsible, supported by the sate Department of Health, and consistent with decades of scientific investigation. Letters Continued on Page 46

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Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday touted Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to reign in teacher evaluations with a greater focus on standardized test scores — a suggestion that drew the ire of schools, unions and lawmakers — saying the state needs more objective metrics to identify failing schools and teachers. Hochul, who sat down with Blank Slate Media, joined Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s ticket in his reelection bid last year, replacing former Lt. Governor Bob Duffy. She had served in Congress between 2011 and 2013, winning a heavily Republican district in upstate Erie County. Leading up to the passage of the state budget earlier this month, Cuomo had called for significant changes to teacher evaluations, including reducing the importance of evaluations by district administrators and increasing test scores’ importance to comprise 50 percent of the evaluation.

Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul “About 60 percent of [a teacher’s evaluation] was based on observations from people in the same school district where teachers work, so you don’t really have a lot of objectivity there,” Hochul said. “Using standards that were really advocated by the teachers…you have the people being evaluated coming up with the criteria for evaluation. I’m not sure of any other industries where that would be

acceptable.” Cuomo’s proposal led to backlash from the Legislature, school officials and parents, and Cuomo instead agreed to defer to the chancellor of education to recommend new criteria for the evaluations, Hochul said. “He understood and heard from a lot of school superintendents, teachers and parents and has now asked the chancellor of education to come up with a new

standard of recommendations by June 1,” she said. “I think that shows the governor was listening.” Though New York spends 84 percent more on education than the national average, test scores do not reflect the state’s increased financial commitment, signifying the need for change, Hochul said. “I remember a time when I was younger, when New York was No. 1 for education. Now you see the scores, we’re in the middle of the pack,” she said. “As a state we are far exceeding the national average [in spending], but our outcomes statewide are nowhere where they should be. And that’s why the governor has said we should take a transformational look at how we deliver education in the state.” She said standardized test scores remain the best and most objective barometer to measure a school and teacher’s performance. “What are the alternatives?” she asked. “I do think these tests are snapshots in time that give us an assessment of where a

school is. I’m not sure there’s a lot of ways other than to give a test.” And while the tests would have a greater impact on a teacher’s evaluation, the tests themselves would not change drastically, she said. “We are still talking about the same type of test and introducing the Common Core elements,” Hochul said. “These are the same tests my kids took — the third and eighth grade assessments — back when my kids were in school. The only difference now is that it ties closer to the teacher’s evaluation.” She added that evaluations by professionals, particularly by persons not employed by the same school district as the teacher, would supplement test scores in determining a teacher’s effectiveness. “You need professionals to look at teaching style, and this is where the best teachers are going to rise and shine,” she said. “They’re going to absolutely shine when somebody observes them, somebody that’s not familContinued on Page 48

Assisted living Woman awarded center seeks OK $700K in lawsuit B y A d a m L i d g ett Village of Lake Success trustees on Monday closed a public hearing on the application for a proposed 80-unit assisted living center on the north service road of the Long Island Expressway just east of Lakeville Road, and are now waiting for comments from both the village planning board and approval from the Nassau County Planning Commission before deciding on the site plan. Village of Lake Success Mayor Ronald Cooper said trustees will most likely vote on the site plan for the proposed assisted living center known as BK at Lake Success at their next meeting “It’s pretty close to completion,” Cooper said. “Everything should be completed within the next 30 days.” After representative from BK at Lake Success LLC present their site plan to the village planning board. The commission, which acts in an advisory capacity, will then send its comments to trustees. The site plans must be approved by the county commission. Cooper said the developer has resolved some of the village’s original concerns with the project such as the shared driveway between the proposed property, the North Shore Hebrew

Academy High School and the proposed Jain Center of America, all located near the north service road of the Long Island Expressway. The original plan was for a driveway to provide equal access to all three properties, something representatives from the Hebrew academy didn’t want, Cooper said. The new plan — subject to approval from the Nassau County Department of Transportation — no longer calls for the driveway to run through the Hebrew academy property, Cooper said. Trustees first heard a proposal from BK at Lake Success in September 2013 to build the assisted living home that would house seniors suffering from mental disabilities such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. According to the building plans, the property will have two courtyards, with protected areas for memory care residents so they cannot wander off. Representatives from BK at Lake Success LLC said in December that they are looking to use the architecture of Long Island as a jumping off point for the building, which would be housed on a 2.6-acre property.

B y J a m es Gallo w a y A former employee at the New Hyde Park office of U.S. Limousine Service, LTD. will receive more than $700,000 after winning a civil rights lawsuit in which she said her boss fired her for refusing his sexual advances. Geralyn Ganci, 32, a dispatcher for the company, filed lawsuit in 2009 for $5 million against the company and her former supervisor, Raymond Townsend. Last week, Ganci received a ruling of $550,000 in compensation and $170,000 in legal fees. Ganci’s complaint painted a pattern of rampant harassment lasting more than a year, during which time Townsend left Ganci explicit messages at all hours, made repeated comments — including around other employees — about being obsessed with her breasts, and made unwanted physical advances, according to court documents. Ganci, a Nassau County resident, said the tone and content of the messages reflected that “I should not reject [Townsend’s] advances otherwise my job would be in jeopardy.” He also sent her an explicit picture of his “lap,” saying this is what you do to me, according to her complaint. She was fired in February 2009 fol-

lowing an encounter in the bathroom in which she allegedly spurned Townsend’s unwanted physical advances, her complaint said. A text message said Townsend fired her because she “refused to have sex with the general manager,” court documents say. The defense responded to the complaint by denying most of the charges. A jury found in favor of Ganci, who said she feared losing her job or causing marital strife for her friend if she reported the harassment, leading to severe emotional distress. Townsend’s wife also worked at the company, and Ganci had attended their wedding, court documents say. Last week, a federal judge finalized the ruling, awarding Ganci $450,000 in compensatory damages against U.S. Limousine and Townsend and $100,000 in punitive damages against the company, in addition to the legal fees. U.S. Limousine Service’s New Hyde Park office is located at 1827 Gilford Ave. Townsend no longer works for the company, the New York Post reported. “We are pleased with the jury verdict and to have gotten justice for Ms. Ganci,” Ms. Gianci’s attorney, Debra Wabnik, told the Post.

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Garden talk to be held at Great Neck House Join the Great Neck Garden Club on Monday, April 20 for “Beyond Garden Basics”. Vincent Drzewucki, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County resource educator, will give a brief overview of some of the current movements and areas of “growing” interest in gardening and environmental stewardship in the area. The program will be held at 1 p.m. at Great Neck House. The public is welcome, free of

charge. Drzewucki has more than 40 years of experience in gardening and as a professional horticulturist and educator, making him proficient in a wide array of home gardening topics and teaching others how to grow. His vocation and career got off to an early start by growing vegetables and flowers in his backyard, cutting neighbors’ lawns and completing a high school program in ornamental

horticulture. Drzewucki has an associates degree from SUNYFarmingdale in ornamental horticulture and advanced business degrees from SUNY-Old Westbury and Adelphi University. He has held management positions in retail nurseries and garden centers, taught horticulture as an adjunct professor and served on the governing boards of both the Long Island and New York State Nursery and Landscape Associations.

Drzewucki is a published author of two books on gardening subjects and has written articles for professional publications and gardening magazines. The Great Neck Garden Club, one of more than 350 clubs comprising Federated Garden Clubs of NYS, is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. For information about programs or membership, please call Connie at (516) 829-4400.

Great Neck author to kick off book week

Gordon Korman

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth will be celebrating the kick-off to Children’s Book Week (May 4-10) at The Dolphin Bookshop, 299 Main Street in Port Washington, as the store hosts a talk and book-signing on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m. by New York Times bestselling children’s author Gordon Korman. “This promises to be a wonderful event that will help inspire the joy of reading,” Bosworth

Poets to read work at Plaza Village Hall The Village of Great Neck Plaza, in conjunction with Long Island Traditions and Poetry Coordinator Carolyn Raphael, wants to remind residents that the Village’s Fifth Annual Poetry Contest Awards Reading Day is Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m., at Village Hall. Beginning last fall with the acceptance of original poems from poets in Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn and Queens Counties, the fifth cycle of the poetry contest will be concluding with a wonderful afternoon of poetry reading by those who placed in the competition. The winners of this year’s contest, who will be reading on April 19 as part of their award, are: First Prize: Ed Stever for “A Leg Dangling from the Ceiling” – Rocky Point

Second Prize: Mary Jane Peterson for “Purpose of the Universe” – Great Neck Third Prize: George H. Northrup for “Once Around the Pond” – New Hyde Park Honorable Mention: Irma Souveroff for “Up on a Dawn” – Baldwin Honorable Mention: Ellen Pickus for “Ghouls” – Baldwin There also will be an open reading portion of the program – as time permits – for people to read their own original poetry. The public is invited to join us in this celebration of Poetry Month and to hear the readings of these award winning poems. The event is free to the public and refreshments will be served. For more information regarding this event, please contact Village Hall at (516) 482-4500.

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said. “Dolphin Bookshop is such a treasure in the Town of North Hempstead and they do so much to encourage young people to read.” Korman, a resident of Great Neck, is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of various titles in the phenomenally popular The 39 Clues series. He has written more than 60 books for children and young adults, including his bestselling Swindle series, which was released as a

television movie by Nickelodeon. The Dolphin Bookshop in Port Washington is one of only four official sites in New York State that will be organizing weeklong book and author-related events in celebration of Children’s Book Week, which runs May 4-10. This year’s theme is Reading Takes You Places. The Dolphin Bookshop is an independent bookstore that prides itself on being a place where members

of the community can visit, host book clubs, see live music, or enjoy a good book. Over the years, the Dolphin Bookshop has hosted authors including J.K. Rowling, Madeline Albright, and Tomie dePaola. At the kick-off, Bosworth will present a citation to Korman in recognition of his long standing career as an author and champion of childhood literacy.

PATV to offer workshop on television programming PATV will offer three-day studio workshops for spring, summer and fall. If you reside in one of the 15 incorporated villages - Flower Hill, Great Neck, Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Plaza, Kensington, Kings Point, Lake Success, Munsey Park, North Hills, Plandome, Plandome Heights, Russell Gardens, Saddle Rock and Thomaston - and are interested in learning how to create your own television program or work on one, PATV has the workshop for you! Spring workshop dates will be on May 16, 23 and 30 from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m., a total of 15 hours, to learn how to use the studio equipment: cameras, audio, switcher, titling, lighting and special effects. Learn the responsibilities of being the director, technical director, audio operator, assistant director and floor manager. This course is a pre-requisite for utilizing PATV facilities in order to produce programming for the PATV channels, 20 (Cablevision) and 37 (Verizon).

PATV Director of Technical Operations Erica Bradley in the PATV studio control room. Spring not your thing? How about some hot fun in the summer time? Summer workshop dates are August 15, 22 and 29th from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. Or if autumn works, the dates are October 17, 24, and 31, same times. All of the workshops are held at the PATV studio facility,

located at 1111 Marcus Avenue, Suite LL-27, Lake Success. To participate and register for any of the above mentioned workshops, please contact PATV Director of Technical Operations Erica Bradley at ebradley@patv. org or (516) 629-3701, ext. 15.

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Bethenny Frankel to talk relationships BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO A Real Housewife of New York is coming to Roslyn. Bethenny Frankel, the reality television star and entrepreneur, will appear at the Bryant Library on May 5 in support of her new book, “I Suck At Relationships So You Don’t Have To: 10 Rules for Not Screwing Up Your Happily Ever After.” The appearance has been added to Frankel’s Facebook page as one of four dates on her spring book tour, which includes also stops at the Barnes & Noble in New York City’s Union Square and Glassboro, N.J. Frankel, 44, is also the founder of the Skinnygirl lifestyle company, which includes multiple New York Times bestselling self-help books, food and drink recipes and an exercise program. She was also the host of the short-lived daytime talk show “Bethenny,” on the Fox network. “I Suck At Relationship So You Don’t Have To,” published by Simon & Schuster, chronicles the mishaps of Frankel’s love life while detailing her optimism that the perfect relationship is still on the horizon. Frankel plans to conduct a reading and a question-and-answer session during her book tour in which she will hear the relationship woes of audience members and offer advice. The appearance was also advertised in a spring newsletter from the Bryant Library. At press time, 310 Facebook users had RSVP’d that they plan to attend the Bryant Library appearance. A Bryant Library spokesman said the lecture will likely be one of the largest attended in the last few years. Previous lecturers have included actor Steve Schirripa, comedianne Sheri Shepherd and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dan Fagin.

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Temple to commemorate ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Temple Emanuel of Great Neck will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the landmark Broadway musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m., with a unique celebration in story and song, entitled, Wonder of Wonders: Fiddler at 50! The creative process that led to the legendary hit show is a lively, provocative tale, as told by Alisa Solomon, author of the critically-acclaimed, “Wonder of Wonders: A Cultural History of Fiddler on the Roof.” Solomon is the program’s featured host and her narrative enjoys the accompaniment of

Broadway and Fiddler veterans Bill Nolte, Lori Wilner, Jenny Romaine, and Nick Orfanella, as they reprise the beloved songs of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. Produced by Shirley Romaine in conjunction with SCW Cultural Arts and directed by Gary John La Rosa, there will be a special guest appearance by Robert Aberdeen, who was in the original Broadway cast. Jeremy Robin Lyons is music director. “Fiddler on the Roof” preAlisa Solomon miered at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit in the summer of 1964. and one-half hours long and, acIn its first incarnation, starring cording to the critics, was conZero Mostel, it ran almost three sidered very mediocre at best,

with few prospects for success,” said director/choreographer La Rosa, whose credits include Raising the Roof — the historic and star-studded Broadway gala celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof, which he also conceived. “Undaunted, under the determined and paternal direction of Jerome Robbins,” La Rosa continues, “the creative team of Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick and Joseph Stein worked diligently, reshaping the show through a Washington DC engagement until its New York debut. The morning after the September 22, 1964 opening at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre,

history was made. The box office line extended around the block. Overnight, the show became the kind of ‘super-nova’ one only dreams about in the theatre.” Following the program, there will an opportunity to purchase copies of Solomon’s book, which she will personally autograph. Tickets are $15, two for $25. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane. For further information and to purchase tickets, please call (516) 482-5701.

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Nassau offers library mobile application The Nassau Public Libraries Mobile application, which is compatible with Apple devices, and will include Android service soon, is available for download free of charge and launched with 46 Nassau libraries this spring. Users have the ability to search for materials, view events and programs, and find additional information. After a user chooses their home library, the remaining menus will change based on that library’s offerings and stay that way for future use. Patrons can search for movies, books and video games; audio and ebooks can be downloaded directly to a mobile device for instant access. “The Nassau Public Libraries Mobile app provides a user-friendly interface for patrons to take advantage of all that the

library offers through their personal smartphone or tablet, enhancing the overall library experience,” stated Farmingdale Public Library Director Debbie Podolski. Through the “museum passes” portal, patrons can visit a library webpage to view a list of available museum passes. Another key component, the research button, sends users to online resources and homework help. Patrons have the ability to view their checked-out items and holds and other features. Users can select to receive notifications about library news and account status. Nassau library users are invited to explore this dynamic application and connect to the services, programs and activities at their libraries. Visit your app store and search “Nassau Public Libraries Mobile.”

New appointments to parks and rec posts The Town of North Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation recently filled two key posts: Deputy Commissioner, and Horticulturist, Supervisor Judi Bosworth announced this week. Kelly Gillen, who spent 15 years with NYC Parks and Recreation, will join the Department as Deputy Commissioner and Bonnie Lynn Klein, formerly of the Cornell Cooperative Extension, will serve as Clark Botanic Garden’s new horticulturist. “We are very excited about these new additions to the North Hempstead family that will help us continue to make North Hempstead’s park system second to none. Kelly and Bonnie both bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience that is sure to help enhance our already wonderful parks,” Bosworth said. The hires come at a time when the Town of North Hempstead’s array of parks continues to expand. North Hempstead Parks and Recreation manages over 1,000 acres of park space with six pool facilities, one golf course, three community centers, and over two dozen outdoor playing fields. The Town of North Hempstead is currently working toward adding another park to its lineup, the Roslyn Country Club, which will be home to another pool, community center, tennis court, and a playground. Gillen has spent 15 years with NYC Parks and Recreation, most recently as the Deputy Borough Chief for Queens Recreation where her role included planning and implementing recreational programming and special events boroughwide. Prior to assuming her role as the Deputy Borough Chief, Gillen served for two years as the Director of Central Rec-

reation for NYC Parks, and coordinated events citywide. Gillen will be responsible for handling the recreation side of the department which includes programming, managing the community centers, lifeguard operations, and field permits. Klein has spent the last 13 years with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County as a Community Horticulture Educator and Facilitator. In her capacity with the cooperative, she instructed Master Gardener Classes and supervised the Horticultural Diagnostic Center. She is also a former Adjunct Professor of Ornamental Horticulture and Horticulture Committee and Curriculum advisor at Farmingdale State College. Klein also has degrees in Business, Finance, and Ornamental Horticulture. Klein will take up the post of Horticulturist at Clark Botanic Garden where she will be responsible for preparing landscape plans, estimates for plants, shrubs, and seeds, and design horticultural exhibits and flower shows. Her responsibilities will also include all parks in the Town. “The technical knowledge that both Gillen and Klein will bring to the North Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation will develop our recreation programs in a way that will better serve the residents of North Hempstead,” said Jill Weber, North Hempstead commissioner of Parks and Recreation. “Both hires have stated how excited they are to begin work and that they have many new ideas for programming,” For information about Town of North Hempstead parks, please call 311, (516) 869-6311, or go online and visit www. northhempsteadny.gov/parks.

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Artists, friends come together ‘Side by Side’

he Art League of Long Island is hosting “Side by Side,” an ambitious collaboration of bold abstract expressionism and fluid images of collage by artists Joan Klutch and Rosemary Furia next month, Featuring more than 50 pieces, the exhibit will run May 16 through June 7 at the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery, 107 East Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills. The opening reception is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 4 to 6 p.m. There’s nothing tentative about Klutch and Furia’s respective works which combine color, form and technique in powerful explosions of motion and emotion on paper and canvas. The carefully curated show is a compilation of recent pieces by each artist. Furia’s dramatic triptych, “Three Parts of One” evokes sensations of discovery using a combination of transfer, rice paper, collage, pen and ink, handmade papers and acrylic gel mediums on paper. Klutch both calms and excites in “Simplicity,” one of the larger works in the exhibit. In stark contrast are the bold and powerful strokes of “The Conversation.” Klutch has described her artistic vision as “the ability to go to the extreme without going over the edge,” and she has accomplished it here. Klutch, who maintains studios in East Hampton and Sanibel, FL, is a signature

member of the American Watercolor Soci- above: Simplicity by Joan Klutch; Below: Three parts of one by rosemary furia ety. Her work hangs in galleries, museums and private and corporate collections, including Dun & Bradstreet, IMS Health, and American Airlines’ First Class Lounge in Miami. She has participated in and won many awards in national and local juried competitions and has been a guest artist teacher at the Parrish Art Museum, Master Art Workshop coordinator at Long Island University and watercolor painting adjunct professor at Long Island University, Southampton. Furia, who maintains a studio in Northport, is a member of the National Association of Women Artists, and has exhibited in galleries and shows in Sarasota and Venice FL. and on Long Island, winning an Award of Excellence in the 2010 Long Island Artists Exhibition. Fine art photography was her original focus; eventually her interest turned towards mixing media within the format of the photographed image. Using the concepts of design, composition, balance, harmony, color and space, and a variety of components she pieces together materials as if solving a puzzle. The Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery hours are: Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Weekends: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call (631) 462-5400 for further information.

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The top seven events for the coming week Friday, April 17, 8 p.m. Bob Saget NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Bob Saget was already a veteran of the comedy club circuit for years when he broke through as the dad to the Olsen twins on television’s Full House. A subsequent stint hosting America’s Funniest Home Videos cemented Saget’s place in the public consciousness that belied his adult brand of humor.

Steve Winwood Thursday, April 23 8 p.m. Steve Winwood The Space At Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com For more than four decades, Steve Winwood has been a rock ‘n’ roll icon, first with the Spencer Davis Group, then later with Traffic, Blind Faith and as a solo artist, churning out such classics as “Gimme Some Lovin’,” “Can’t Find My Way Home,” “Back In The High Life,” “Valerie” and “Higher Love” among others.

Fatoumata Diawara Saturday, April 18, 8 p.m. Fatoumata Diawara Landmark On Main Street 232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Perpetuating Mali’s rich musical tradition, Fatoumata Diawara presents a joyous mix of the vibrant and understated; combining songs about love, politics and empowerment. Trained as a dancer, Diawara’s arresting melodies soar over intricate guitar and drum arrangements. Saturday, April 18, 8:30 p.m. Chris Botti: Endowment Concert 2015 Tilles Center For The Performing Arts | LIU Post 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville (516) 299-3100 http://tillescenter.org A Tilles Center audience favorite, trumpeter Chris Botti is bringing his expressive sound and musical imagination back for one special, signature event this season, to benefit the Tilles Center’s Endowment Fund. Single ticket prices are $38-$103, with VIP tickets - including pre-performance formal dinner, meet-the-artist opportunity, and premium seating are $475 ($275 tax deductible). Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m. Furman Film Series: Iris Gold Coast Arts Center 113 Middle Neck Rd. Great Neck (516) 829-2570 http://goldcoastarts.org The last documentary by Albert Maysles profiles Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed, 93-year-old style maven who has had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how, even in Iris’ dotage, a soaring free spirit continues to inspire.

Wednesday, April 22, 8 p.m. An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. He has appeared in 13 feature films won four Grammy Awards. John Hiatt has been making music for 40 more than 40 years and recently released his 22nd studio album, “Terms of My Surrender.”

Gilbert Gottfried Saturday, April 18, 7:30 & 10 p.m. Gilbert Gottfried Brokerage Comedy Club 2797 Merrick Rd., Bellmore (516) 785-8655 http://tickets.brokeragecomedy.com With his own unique and hilarious take on the world, Gilbert Gottfried has remained among the funniest and most relevant comedians for more than three decades. He has appeared in such movies as “Beverly Hills Cop II,” “Problem Child,” “Problem Child II,” “Look Who’s Talking II” and “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane.”

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THE CULINARy ARCHITECT

An afternoon bridal shower hor d’oeuvre party During the Spring I am constantly asked to cater bridal showers and weddings. Bridal showers are a wonderful ritual that allows the bride-to-be to celebrate with her dear friends and members of the wedding party, as well as receive useful gifts that will make setting up housekeeping a bit easier. We suggest that there be a “bridal shower theme”; they can range from the most simple to the elaborate. For the bride who does not know much about cooking, but wants to learn, throw her a kitchen bridal shower! Whatever the type of shower you throw, you should carefully plan your menu. The following menu is a list of easy to prepare hors d’oeuvres which go well with champagne, white wine, and, of course, lots of laughter and merriment. Choose at least 5 types of hors d’oeuvres for 12 people. Remember to present them on silver trays decorated with lace doilies, flowers and ribbons to give the party a festive bridal feel. Menu Serves 12 Brie with Nuts and Fruit Crudites and Dips*

Cherry Tomatoes filled with Caviar Cream Cheese Prosciutto and Papaya Endive with Mousse* Macadamic Stuffed prunes with Bacon Chicken Nachos* Pate on Pears* Smoked Salmon Canapes* Filet on Toast Points* Steamed Dumplings

plastic container, open side down. 2. In a Cuisinart, fitted with a steel blade, puree the cream cheese, add scallion, process, fold in caviar. 3. Just before serving, place cream cheese mixture in a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and pipe the cram cheese into the tomatoes. Garnish with a scallion diagonal.

*Recipes Not Given Brie with Nuts and Fruit 1 wheel of brie, cold Nuts, i.e. Salted sunflower seeds, walnuts, almonds, pecan, etc. Dried fruit, i.e. Raisins (dark and green), apricots Crackers 1. With a cheese plane, remove the top of the brie. Implant the dried fruits and nuts in a pattern on top of the brie. I make a pattern of hearts. 2. Place brie on a platter, surround with crackers and serve at room temperature. Cherry Tomatoes filled with Caviar Cream Cheese

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Makes 24 24 cherry tomatoes 1 8 oz. Block of cream cheese 1 heaping tablespoon of black, red & golden caviars 2 scallions (white part) (Green part sliced on the diagonal and set aside) 1. Wash and dry the tomatoes. Cut tops off (the rounder side) and with a melon baller scoop out the pulp. Rinse the tomatoes and place upside down on a rack to dry. If making 1 day in advance, place the tomatoes in a

Prosciutto and Papaya Makes approximately 24 12 slices of prosciutto Skewers or toothpicks 1-2 papayas, cubed 1. Cut the prosciutto in half and place one cube of fruit on each slice. Fold the prosciutto around the papaya as if you were wrapping a package. Secure with a toothpick or skewer.

fully wrap the bacon around each prune. Skewer with a toothpick. (You can freeze the prunes and place them in plastic bags and bake frozen at a later date, if desired.) 2. Just before serving, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake prunes in a foil or foil-lined pan (this makes for easy clean-up) until the bacon is crisp. Drain off the grease and serve warm. Alexandra Troy is owner of Culinary Architect Catering, a 32-year old Greenvale-based company, specializing in private, corporate and promotional parties. For more photos and presentation ideas, follow Culinary Architect Catering on Facebook.

Macadamia Stuﬀed Prunes with Bacon Makes approximately 24 pieces 1/2 lb. pitted prunes 3/4 lb. bacon 2 oz. whole Macadamia nuts Toothpicks soaked in water 1. Place a macadamia nut in the center of each prune. Cut the bacon into thirds and care-

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Student to get star turn at film festival B y A d a m L i d g ett Student filmmakers will get the chance to rub shoulders with movie industry insiders this fall during the Gold Coast International Film Festival’s first ever Young Filmmakers Program. “We’re here to encourage more student filmmakers and just really tap into all the kids who are creating short films,” said Caroline Sorokoff, associate director of the Gold Coast Arts Center. “We want too encourage them to get involved and enable them to have their work shown on a big screen.” Any child from kindergarten to grade 12 can submit a film no longer than five minutes to the contest free of charge. All films must be PG in content and can be shot on any format, such as digital video or a smart phone. The festival also requires that the film be a high resolution, such as 1920 x 1080. Films can be submitted at www.goldfilmfestival.org/submissions until Oct. 1. The program’s winning films will be screened at the 2015 festival, which will run from Nov. 9 through Nov. 15, 2015. While festival organizers were researching how other Long Island film festivals were doing youth competitions, they found that students were doing more than just narrative films, so any genre of film will be accepted. If the films are TV Commercials, they can be no more than two minutes long and music videos have to be of original music only. Sorokoff said the festival has accepted films from students in the past, but that this year — the festival’s fifth anniversary — will be the first it has its own category for student filmmakers. She said the Gold Coast Arts Center tries to add new elements to the festival every year, and that the young filmmakers competition is one the festival’s organizers have been planning for a while. She said the arts

center has been involved in arts education outreach at various schools in the area, and the arts center employees have learned the schools have students producing films on their own. “This year just seemed like the perfect time,” Sorokoff said. “We reached out to a lot of arts teachers and arts faculty — whether that be film faculty or performing arts faculty — throughout the region.” When submitting the film, the filmmaker must also write a synopsis of their film and what school they are from on a Young Filmmaker Submission Form from the center. There will be three age groups for judging — Kindergarten through sixth graders, seventh graders through ninth graders and 10th graders through 12 graders. The films will be judged by a series of professional film directors, screenwriters, producers, Long Island University film professors and film critics. Sorokoff said the festival organizers aren’t sure how many of the films they will award with a screening yet, as they do not know how many submissions they will get. She said some film festivals that have done student competitions may get 25 submissions their first year, and 300 submissions five years later. “It’s not going to be one winner, it’s not going to be five winners — we need to look at how many entries we get,” Sorokoff said. The winners will also have the opportunity to meet many different people in the film industry who come to the Gold Coast film festival every year. Past attendees have included actor Hugh Grant and director Baz Luhrmann. “It’s not only a great opportunity to bring family and friends to see something you made on the big screen,” Sorokoff said. “They also get the chance to talk to people in the film industry and to ask for advice and make contacts.”

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TORS 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 NASSAu cOuNTy muSEum Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m., 12, 1, 3 p.m. OF ArT Sunday 11 a.m., 12 p.m. 1 museum dr., roslyn drawn from Nature (516) 484-9338 • http://nasFrom PBS’ American masters saumuseum.org series, drawn from Nature MAIN GALLERIES presents the dramatic life March 21 to July 12, 2015 story of naturalist John Out of the Vault: 25 years of James Audubon, an advencollecting turer and self-taught artist This presentation highlights patrons’ numerous gifts to the who saw more of the North museum over the last quarter American continent than virtually anyone of his time century, many of which have (1785-1851). A symbol of the never, or rarely, been exhibited. Each gallery space within American wilderness, Audubon’s achievements are stagthis multifaceted presentagering: His book The Birds of tion will focus on different America, for which he served themes such as past and as artist, writer, publisher present portraiture, paintings and objects by Louis comfort and promoter, includes 435 life-sized prints and was Tiffany, post-war prints and vintage posters of many eras. the largest book printed in The exhibit explores a diverse the 19th century. Free with museum admission. range of artists who are FOr THE FAmILy strongly represented in the museum’s collections, among Sundays, 1-4 p.m., Family Tour at 1 p.m. them naturalist John James Audubon, photographer Larry April 26 Fink and Pop art icons robert Family Sundays at the rauschenberg, Larry rivers museum and robert Indiana, among converse, collaborate and others. create together during Fam CONTEMPORARY COLLECContinued on Page 34 (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury. com 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 Friday, June 5, 8 p.m. Glays Knight Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. Peter cetera Friday, June 19, 8 p.m. The midtown men Friday, June 27, 8 p.m. Happy Together Tour Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m. dion Friday, July 17, 8 p.m. rock The yacht Tour Friday, July 24, 8 p.m. Josh Turner Monday, July 27, 8 p.m Whitesnake Saturday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m. Air Supply Saturday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m. Neil Sedaka Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Jackie mason

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Long Beach to hold fim fest in September The Long Beach International Film Festival will celebrate its 4th anniversary this year with an action-packed line up of independent and studio films from around the globe. Scheduled to take place from Sept. 24– 27 on Long Island, the festival will screen an international slate of more than 50 films, including feature-length narrative, documentary, short, animated and student films that will compete for a series of Jury, Festival Honors and Audience Awards. “Shorts On The Beach”, the festivals annual free event, takes place on Aug. 7. “The most important element of our festival is our filmmakers,” said Craig Weintraub, co-founder of the festival. “They are the ones who bring their works of art to life on screen. Their films shape not only our program, but also inspire our audiences throughout the festival. Each film submitted is evaluated by our prestigious team of industry professionals and we can’t wait to watch which new stories are being told from filmmakers around the globe.” During its four-day run, the festival

will feature an array of nightly special events, including red carpet premieres, gala celebrations, filmmaker receptions, compelling filmmaker Q&As, international spotlights, industry seminars and musical performances. The festival will host numerous opportunities to connect with audiences, fellow filmmakers, film industry professionals, non-profit organizations and the media. S p e c i a l planned programs include: Joan Jett Music Film Series, Collegiate Showcase, Youth Film Showcase and more. There will also be exhibiting films relating to action sports, environmental, art and family categories. The City of Long Beach and Rockville Centre serve as hosts to the festival’s film screenings and special events. The festival started accepting submissions on March 1 and there is still time through www.withoutabox.com and www.FilmFreeway.com. For more information, please visit www.longbeachlive.com or contact: Rick Eberle media@longbeachfilm.com

Molloy, Novack to host poetry event Molloy College and its writer-in-residence, Barbara Novack, will be hosting a poetry event featuring contributors to the Nassau County Poet Laureate Society Review, Vol. II on Sunday, May 3, at 3 p.m. in the Reception Room, Kellenberg Hall, on Molloy College’s Rockville Centre campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Nassau County Poet Laureate Society Review, Vol. II, is an anthology containing poems from the Nassau County Poet Laureate Society’s 2013 and 2014 Poetry Contests, poems by the society’s

A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 32 ily 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 ideas with our museum educator. Family Sundays provide children and the adults in their lives with the opportunity to reconnect while talking about and making art together. New projects are featured every week! Reservations not needed. Free with museum admission. Please note: Family Sundays not offered on April 19, please plan to attend our special program that day. EXHIBITION TALK Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. May 14, June 4 Brown Bag Lectures Bring a sandwich and enjoy lunch with friends as Museum Docent Riva Ettus presents an informative talk on the works on view in Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting. Afterward, join the 2 p.m. public exhibition tour. Free with Museum admission. Reservations not needed; first come, first seated. FOR THE FAMILY Sunday, April 19, 1-4 p.m. Art in Action! Celebrate the earth by moving in and being inspired by the great outdoors! With the help of animal friends from the Science Museum of Long Island, we will observe animals and the way they move. Guided by artist Karine Falleni, we will create art using a combination of yoga and unusual art materials. We will also design and form soccer balls from recycled plastic bags. Members of the New York Cosmos soccer team will be on hand to help us shoot goals with our new soccer balls! Please bring plastic bags to the event. Rain or shine. Reservations not needed. Event and museum admission free to all through a generous sponsorship by Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions, an office of MetLife. Please note: This event is in place of Family Sundays.

board and its advisors, and poems by the Nassau County and Suffolk County Poets Laureate. Many of the contributors will be present to read their poems. The Poetry Events series at Molloy College was founded by Barbara Novack in conjunction with the English Department. The aim of the series is to bring contemporary poetry to a wider audience. For additional information about this event, please contact the English Department at (516) 323-3260 or Novack, WritLong island children’s er-in-Residence, at (516) 323-3273. museum 11 Davis Ave, Garden City (516) 224-5800 Museum Hours: Daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated). Museum admission: $12 for adults and children over 1 year old, $11 seniors, FREE to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs

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may apply. For additional information, contact (516) 224-5800. Sunday, April 19, to 3 p.m. Our Changing World—Earth Day Program Did you know that there are now more than 41,000 plants and animals in the world listed as vulnerable or endangered on the brink of extinction? Come join us for LICM’s annual Earth Day celebration as we honor them and find out how to help! Make earth-friendly resolutions to conserve nature and create reminders of our changing world. All ages. Free with museum admission. Traveling Exhibit Healthyville® Healthyville is a place for everybody. This bilingual (English/Spanish), interactive exhibit teaches health and wellness lessons through play-filled activities and educational messages that foster learning by doing. The young “residents” of Healthyville present fun facts about nutrition, fitness, safety, hygiene and the functions of the body. The exhibit encourages healthy living and making smart decisions. Through Sunday, April 26 KaleidoZone Gallery – Paint Me a Story: The Art of Javaka Steptoe Javaka Steptoe is an awardwinning artist and book illustrator. The Harlem born, Brooklyn raised visual artist uses diverse and eclectic materials -- from candy wrappers to 14k jewelry -- to create playful images with three-dimensional qualities. Explore the different materials he uses to collage images that tell stories that delight children and their grownups. All ages. Free with museum admission. ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, Garden City (516) 877-4000 • http://aupac.adelphi.edu/ Tuesday, April 7 through Sunday, April 12 (various times) Hopper: A New Musical The madison theatre at molloy college 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny.org. Saturday, April 25, 8 p.m. Peter White TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | LIU POST

720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville (516) 299-3100 • http://tillescenter.org Saturday, April 18, 8:30 p.m. Chris Botti Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove (516) 571-8040 • http:// www.hmtcli.org Nov. 2 through April, 2015 Objects Of Witness: Testimony of Holocaust Artifacts These artifacts have been lent or donated to the Center by the families of Holocaust victims and survivors, or by the survivors themselves. Many of these artifacts were kept hidden during the Holocaust, at great risk to those who hid them. They will be on view beginning on in the exhibit gallery. The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com 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 Friday, May 1, 8 p.m. Sammy Adams Wednesday, May 6, 8 p.m. Seether Friday, May 8, 7 p.m. An Evening with Bianca Del Rio Saturday, May 9, 8 p.m. Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes Wednesday, May 13, 8 p.m. Brit Floyd Thursday, May 14, 8 p.m. In This Moment Continued on Page 36

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ABBA tribute at Westbury on May 1 ABBA The Concert, a Tribute to ABBA will pay homage to the Swedish quartet at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Friday, May 1, at 8 p.m. Featuring live performances of the most iconic ABBA hits, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S.”, “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen,” ABBA The Concert is considered one of the top ABBA tribute groups in the world. Having received acclaim for its stunning live “ABBAesque” performance, ABBA The Concert featuring The Visitors has performed more than 1,000 shows in more than 20 countries around the world, including five successful consecutive tours of the U.S. with sold-out shows at the famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Highland Park in Chicago, and the Seaside Summer Con-

cert Series in Brooklyn, New York; five tours of Scandinavia; three tours of Spain; two tours of Germany; tours in Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines; and a sold-out performance at The Royal Albert Hall in London, England. During these tours the show has always included two original members of the ABBA rhythm section. ABBA shot to stardom in the 1970’s, enjoying great success in Sweden, the United States, Norway, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands,

Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Australia, and the U.K., among other countries, and has sold an astonishing estimated 370 million units worldwide, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time. Their compilation album ABBA Gold has become one of the most popular albums worldwide, with sales of over 28 million copies. On March 15, ABBA was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Led Zeppelin tribute band at Westbury The critically acclaimed Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience - an unforgettable night of rock n’ roll featuring the blues-rock of Led Zeppelin - will return this spring for a month-long U.S. concert tour arriving at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14. Described as “a band that recreates Led Zeppelin’s music to such a degree that one can’t help but close their eyes and simply listen,” Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience celebrates the life and music of his father, the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. The new show will encompass the band’s albums including their 1969 debut Led Zeppelin and Led Zeppelin II (also released in 1969) and many more Led Zeppelin favorites from the canon including Led Zeppelin IV and Physical Graffiti as well as hits and deep cuts. At Westbury, where there are backto-back nights, the show set lists will be completely different each night. The last 18 months of Bonham’s life have been a whirlwind. He won a Grammy Award (“Best Rock Album,” Led Zeppelin, Celebration Day), performed for President Obama - when Led Zeppelin received the Kennedy Center Honors- worked with Phil Collins, joined The Circle with Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony and recorded an album with California Breed alongside Glenn Hughes.

Bonham also recorded an entire drum library for the legendary film composer and music producer Hans Zimmer and became part of a who’s who of drumming drum orchestra for Hans Zimmer while recording the soundtrack to his film “Man of Steel.” “It’s been about a year since we last went out with the band and I’m excited to bring the Led Zeppelin Experience back out on the road with a new energy and a diverse set list,” Bonham said. “This time around we are doing more album work and including a lot of songs that Led Zeppelin never played live before. We have a few cities where we’ll do two consecutive nights. The second night will be different from the first night; therefore, if you come both nights, you won’t be disappointed.” The band includes Bonham on drums, Tony Catania on guitar, Alex Howland on keyboards/ guitars, Dorian Heartsong on bass and James Dylan on vocals. Tickets are $69.50 and $49.50. A limited number of two day tickets are available at $37.50 per day. Tickets are on sale now and 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.

A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 34 Friday, May 15, 8 p.m. Psychedelic Furs Sunday, May 17, 8 p.m. Whitney Cummings Monday, May 18, 8:30 p.m. Jane’s Addiction Tuesday, May 19, 8 p.m. Steel Panther Thursday, May 21, 8 p.m. A.R. Rahman: The Intimate Concert Tour Saturday, May 23, 8 p.m. The Bogmen Thursday, May 28, 8 p.m. The Empty Hearts Friday, May 29, 8 p.m. Phantogram Sunday, May 31, 8 p.m. Body Count Friday, June 5, 8 p.m. Rusted Root & The Wailers with Special Guest – Adam Ezra Group Thursday, June 11, 8 p.m. Graham Parker & The Rumour Monday, June 15, 8 p.m. Less Than Jake & Reel Big Fish Tuesday, June 16, 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 9 p.m. Slayer Thursday, June 18, 9 p.m. Melissa Etheridge Friday, July 10, 9 p.m. Gin Blossoms Friday, July 24, 8 p.m. Zappa Plays Zappa  Saturday, July 25, 8 p.m. Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam Thursday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m. Creedance Clearwater Revisited  Monday, Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m. Under the Sun 2015 with Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, Uncle Kracker & Eve 6 Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m. The Paramount Comedy Series Presents: Rodney Carrington Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. The Paramount Comedy Series Presents: Cheech & Chong Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. The Paramount Comedy Series Presents – Carlos Mencia GOVERNORS’ COMEDY CLUB 90 Division Ave. Levittown (516) 731-3358 • http://tickets. govs.com/index.cfm Friday, April 17, 8 p.m. Kevin Downey Saturday, April 18, 7 p.m. Robert Klein Saturday, April 18, 9:30 p.m. Tim Gage BROKERAGE COMEDY CLUB 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore (516) 785-8655 • http://tickets.brokeragecomedy.com

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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 Live Music at BRASSERIE provided by some of Long 214 Island’s finest restaurants, 214 Jericho Turnpike, New caterers and wineries. Ticket Hyde Park prices are $40 per person, (516) 354-7797 • http://www. $50 after April 11. Join in a brasserie214.com Silent Auction where items Friday, April 17, 9 p.m. donated by some of Long Black Tie Brass Islands most fashionable Saturday, April 11, 9 p.m. shops, boutiques, markets, 52nd Street wineries and industries will be made available. ReservaFolk Music Society of tions required, members only. Huntington For more information please Continuing on the third Thurs- contact Doreen Banks (516) day of each month, the Cin333-0048 Ext. 335. ema Arts Centre’s Sky Room Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m. to 3 will be home to the Folk p.m. Music Society of Huntington’s Spring Dog Festival Hard Luck Café series. The View exhibits from rescue 8:30 p.m. concerts, usually groups and animal welfare orfeaturing a split bill with two ganizations as part of Spring acts, will be preceded by open Dog Weekend. The Big Apple mics at 7:30 p.m. Admission Sporting Society (BASS) will will be $7 for Cinema Arts be administering the AKC Centre and Folk Music SociCanine Good Citizen test. Also, ety of Huntington members; bring your leashed dog for an $10 for nonmembers. For invigorating walk Saturday and more information call (631) Sunday. Enjoy the company of 418-8548 or go to http://fmfellow dog lovers. shny.org index.htm Friday, April 24, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sunset Poetry Walk PLANTING FIELDS Join Sara Rempe, Adjunct Coe Hall Historic House Professor of Creative Writing Museum at Hunter College, on a garden 1395 Planting Fields Road, walk in which nature will Oyster Bay inspire the written word. Se(516) 922-9200 • http://www. lected readings will pair with plantingfields.org the landscape. Participants will be encouraged to create Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. - 5 their own texts. No previous p.m. poetry-writing experience Sunday, April 26, 10 a.m. - 5 necessary. The evening will p.m. include light refreshments. . The 29th annual Arbor Day $15, advanced tickets required. Family Festival CLARK BOTANIC GARDEN 193 I. U. Willets Road, Albertson (516) 484-2208 • http:// clarkbotanic.org/ Friday, May 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 46th Annual Spring Plant Sale at Clark Botanic Garden

THE DOLPHIN BOOK SHOP & CAFE 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop.com Saturday, April 18, 1-3 p.m. Story-time Authors Stephanie Sorkin, Rebecca Eisenberg & illustrator Laura James are hosting storytime. Best for ages 3 and up.

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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.

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At 7 p.m. Two wednesday nights each month at Page One restaurant, 90 School St. glen cove. call (516) 6258804 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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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline this year’s Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, to be held Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24. This will be the legendary demonstration squadron’s fourth appearance at the show. Their performance will include approximately 40 maneuvers, featuring formation flying and solo routines. The show will also feature the Canadian Forces CF-18 Demonstration Team, the United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the Breitling Jet Team, Sean D. Tucker – Team Oracle, Lt. Col. John Klatt – Air Na-

tional Guard, the John Klatt Airshows – Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco Aerobatic Team, GEICO Skytypers, Miss GEICO Speedboat, American Airpower Warbirds, and David Windmiller. The show, which will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, is free of charge, but a standard $10 vehicle use fee will be collected. For up-to-date information about this year’s show, please visit www. bethpageairshow.com, www.facebook. com/jonesbeachairshow, or contact the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Regional Office, Recreation Department at (631) 321-3510.

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Great Neck Library Award-winning Baseball Author Dan Schlossberg Book Talk/Signing Presented by the Great Neck Library and hosted by Temple Beth-El of Great Neck Meet Dan Schlossberg, award-winning Baseball and Travel Journalist on Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. at Temple Beth-El of Great Neck, 5 Old Mill Road, Great Neck 11023. Dan Schlossberg will talk about and sign copies of his book, The 300 Club: Have We Seen the Last of Baseball’s 300 Game Winners? Former Associated Press newsman and a lifelong resident of Northern New Jersey, Dan boasts a 45-year journalism career that spans the gamut from broadcast analyst and commentator, to writer, author and entrepreneur. In addition to over 25,000 articles about baseball, Dan Schlossberg has authored and co-authored 35 books, and is one of the country’s premier baseball experts. Dan has had the honor of personally interviewing many Baseball Hall of Famers including Hank Aaron, Stan Musial and Phil Rizzuto. Books will be available for purchase at the event. The Temple parking lot is located on Old Mill Road near the entrance. Finance Committee Meeting at Parkville Branch The Great Neck Library will hold a Finance Committee meeting on Monday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the

Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park.. All are welcome. 92Y Live Web Simulcast: David Brooks On Character at Station Branch Library View and listen to a 92nd Street Y live web simulcast when New York Times columnist David Brooks engages in an in-depth discussion about what constitutes character as explored in his new book, The Road to Character, on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck shopping center. Some people seem to possess inner lives that are more substantive than the rest of ours. How do they do it? Depth, argues Brooks, is the core of our being and something we cultivate over time; it’s engraved by thought and action; it’s built through the commitments we make—to a nation, a faith, a calling or loved ones—and the sacrifices we endure because of those commitments. Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y ™ simultaneously broadcasts 92Y’s renowned educational and cultural programming to community organizations across America, now in its thirteenth year. Questions will be emailed to Mr. Brooks prior to and up to the first 30 minutes of the webcast. Seating is very limited, so please arrive early.

Board of Trustees Meeting at Parkville Branch The Great Neck Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park 11040. All are welcome. Managing Stress Instantly Presented by Robert Lawrence Friedman at the Station Branch Using techniques and strategies from his book “How to Relax in 60 Seconds or Less,” Robert Lawrence Friedman will provide participants with numerous strategies, tools and techniques for creating instant relaxation and for learning how to develop an effective buffer zone between their stressors and their health on Wednesday, April 22 at 11 a.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck shopping center. A practical class, Managing Stress Instantly, will teach participants numerous “immediate-need” techniques for creating a calmer, more relaxed work and home life. For the past 22 years, Robert Lawrence Friedman, M.A., author, professional speaker/trainer, corporate coach, and psychotherapist has provided his training programs, workshops and coaching programs to Fortune 100 and 500 corporations, universities,

and health care organizations throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Library will serve coffee and tea. Bring your lunch if you like. Please arrive early as seating is very limited. Film at Station Branch All film matinees are now held at the Station Branch while the Main Library prepares for renovations. The next film will be shown on Thursday, April 23 at 2 p.m. at the Station Branch, The Gardens at Great Neck, 26 Great Neck Road, 2nd level (above Waldbaum’s). Refer to the Library Newsletter, film brochure or website for information on the films scheduled. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Arrive early as seating is limited. Priority seating is given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your Library card, driver’s license or other ID showing your Great Neck School District address. Adelphi Hy Weinberg Center Free Hearing Screenings at Station Branch This Adelphi University Hy Weinberg Center for Communication Disorders community outreach program consists of a free basic hearing screening for adults of all ages on Friday, April 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck shopping center. Students and faculty from Adelphi University will per-

form the hearing screenings. Screening results are given immediately and appropriate recommendations are made by a licensed audiologist. No appointments necessary. First come, first served. Coming Soon: Great Neck Library Network Server Temporary Interruption The Main Library renovation is progressing and in the next one to two weeks the Library’s network servers and equipment will be moved out of the Main Library Building. During this transition, all Library internet and online services will be offline. This means that during the move and reinstallation the following services will be temporarily unavailable: telephones, internet, website, online registration services, public computers, the Library’s catalog and patron accounts. However, there will be wireless access for electronic devices (laptop, smart phone, and other devices) and for checkout of material that is on the shelves. Patrons are asked to bring their Library cards with them to expedite the checkout process. The anticipated time for being offline is approximately seven days. The Library greatly appreciates the support of the community and wishes to thank its patrons for their patience and cooperation during this process. The Library will have all functions back online as quickly

as possible. As soon as we have an anticipated date for the shut-down, we will update our website with this information. We encourage all Great Neck Library patrons to sign-up for email updates on this and other news, as well as electronic delivery of our newsletter, via the link provided on our website at www.greatnecklibrary.org To contact the Library with an urgent question, while our servers are down, you may use the fax numbers as follows: Lakeville – (516) 466-7863, Parkville – (516) 437-1929, Station – (516) 466-4917. 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.

Great Neck Park District Job Fair 2015 Attend the Park District Job Fair, Tuesday, April 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Avenue. You will find many seasonal/ part-time jobs available at Parkwood Pool, Indoor/ Outdoor Tennis, Camps/ Pre-school, Recreation, Marina/Sailing Director, Summer Performing Arts, Parks, Security, Office/ Clerical; also College Internships available. Pickup an application, schedule an interview or have one on-the-spot. Everyone over the age of 16, with a wide range of schedules, is welcome to apply. The Great Neck Park District is an equal opportunity employer. For more information call (516) 487-7665. Nature Program: Spring Seasonal Stroll

Sunday, April 12, at 1 p.m., Meet in Kings Point Park; first lot at the Steamboat Road entrance. No children under 16 years of age are permitted to attend. Weekend Movie at Great Neck House Spinning Plates (2012) will be shown at Great Neck House Friday, April 10 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 11 at 5 & 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. The film is directed by Joseph Levy and stars Grant Achatz, Cindy Breitbach and Mike Breitbach. This is a documentary about three unique restaurants and their respective owners. The film runs 93 minutes. Admission requires a park card. Sunday @ 3 Series Anne Tormela will perform at Great Neck House,

Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m. A native New Yorker, Ms. Tormela specializes in bel-canto, operatic and early music styles. She is an accomplished concert recitalist and has performed all over the world in Germany, Italy, France, Sweden, Israel and the United States. In May of 2012, Ms. Tormela was a guest soloist in Italy with the Civitanova Marche Orchestra. She made her debut recital at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and received a grant from The Rockefeller Foundation to perform a solo recital in their concert series in Bellagio, Italy. She was a two time recipient of a full scholarship to perform at the International Vocal Arts Institute in Israel. In June of 2014 Ms. Tormela covered the role of Elisabetta in Doni-

zetti’s (Roberto Devereux) at Carnegie Hall with the Opera Orchestra of New York under the baton of Maestro Eve Queler. Admission requires a park card.

resident fee is $60 for Squirts and PeeWees; $85 for Bantams, Midget 16U and Midget 18U. Call (516) 487-2976, Ext 128 or visit www.greatneckparks.org for more information.

Bruins Try-Outs The Bruins Hockey Try-Outs at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink will take place on the following dates: Tuesday, April 14 & Thursday, April 16: Squirts (9-10 yrs.): 6:45-7:45 p.m., PeeWees (11-12 yrs.): 8-9 p.m.; Tuesday, April 21 & 28: Bantams (13-14 yrs.): 5:45-6:45 p.m., Midget 16U (15-16 yrs.): 7-8 p.m., Midget 18U (17-18 yrs.): 8:15-9:15 p.m.; Thursday, April 23:Bantams: 6:45-7:45 p.m., Midget 16 U: 8-9 p.m., Midget 18U: 9:15-10:15 p.m. No try-out fee for Great Neck Park District residents. Non-

Parkwood Family Aquatic Center Early Bird Registration Register now at Great Neck House, for your Parkwood Family Aquatic Center 2015 membership and receive the discounted early bird rate. To qualify for early bird rates, applications must be postmarked or received in person by 6 p.m. on Friday, May 11, 2015 Moorings Available at Steppingstone Marina There are deep water moorings available for the 2015 season at beautiful Steppingstone

Marina on Long Island Sound where there is easy access to City Island restaurants, New York Harbor and western Long Island. Launch service is available. Early morning launch hours available. A complete launch schedule, can be picked up at Great Neck House and at the Marina. The cost to Park District residents is $15 per foot of boat length. Moorings are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of moorings will be made available to out-of-district residents for an additional fee. Also available are ramp use permits (non-resident fee applies) and beach boat registration (residents only). For further information, please call Great Neck House at (516) 482-0355.

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M-Lakeville, Vigilant fight brush fire BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO More than 200 firefighters from multiple North Shore departments battled a large brush fire that erupted on site of the Greentree property in Manhasset, officials said. The fire did not break out near any physical structures or threaten residents or pedestrians at the nearby North Shore University Hospital but spread quickly throughout the open and wooded areas, officials said. A Nassau County paramedic coordinator told Blank Slate Media that firefighters were “winding down” around 7 p.m. but conditions were “very windy” and the fire “spread fast.” Scott Garrigan, chief of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, said Tuesday more than 200 firefighters and emergency rescue volunteers from 17 departments worked to put out the fire. He said personnel were at the scene past 10 p.m. to extinguish the fire, which expanded across 15-20 acres worth of brush. “Where it started, it was about the size of two football fields or so but then it jumped out and started to affect a wooded area,” Garrigan said. “...With 20-25 mile-per-hour winds, it spread fast, but the conditions were dry. It’s amazing that anything could be dry with all the snow we had over the winter.” According to an initial Newsday report, Nassau police were notified of the fire around 3:45 p.m. in the vicinity of Community Drive and Shelter Rock Road. A staging area was set up on the estate, where paramedics from Nassau

An aerial view of the Greentree property in Manhasset, where a brush fire erupted Monday. County, the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, Great Neck Vigilant Fire Department, and Williston Park Fire Department, among others. The 400-acre Greentree property is the former Gold Coast estate of the Whitney family, whose patriarch, William Payne Whitney, an industrialist and horse trainer, purchased the property in 1904. Garrigan said two responders were hospitalized with minor injuries. Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by email at bsanantonio@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 and on Twitter @ Bill_SanAntonio. Also follow us on Twitter @theislandnow and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

Great Neck Community Calendar FREE ESL/CITIZENSHIP CLASSES Free access to legal counsel at St. Aloysius R. C. Church, 592 Middle Neck Rd. Great Neck. Classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, please call (516) 867-3580. REAP REAP, retired, energetic, active people, meets Tuesday, April 21, at the Cumberland School, 30 Cumberland Ave., Great Neck. At 9 a.m., Seymour Weinstein will discuss, “Charles Babbage, Lady Ada Lovelace and the Birth of the Computer.” Our Business Meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. Phyllis Redler will present “My Opinion.” Our speaker will be Stanley Raubas, who will discuss “Fracking.” We break for lunch about 11:45 a.m. Please bring your lunch and join us! Current Events roundtable discussion will take place led by Pearl Rosenberg. Coffee, tea and refreshments are served. Economics club

meets the second Tuesday of the month. Short Story Club meets the third Tuesday of the month; Science Club is ongoing each week. Rehearsal for “Annie” takes place at 1 p.m.

p.m. at the Great Neck Senior Center, at 80 Grace Ave, Great Neck. New members welcome. For more info call Joan Keppler at (516) 4875844.

on Monday, April 20 and 27, May 4, 11 and 18 and June 1, 8 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required, please call 311 or (516) 8696311 to register.

MAN OF LA MANCHA Saturday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 per adult; $20 per child ( age 15 and younger). Presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions at St. Aloysius Parish Center Gym (second floor), 592 Middle Neck Rd. Great Neck. Free parking and refreshments at intermission. Fundraiser to benefit all ministries at St. Aloysius. Please make checks payable to : “St. Aloysius Church.” RSVP by May 8. Please indicate number of adult and child tickets. Contact Person: Gayle Yorizzo (516) 487-0374.

FREE CPR CLASS/BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Saturday, May 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Offered by Catholic Health Services in conjunction with St. Francis Outreach at: St. Aloysius Parish, 592 Middle Neck Rd. Great Neck. For more information, call ( 516) 829-8343. Contact Person: Gayle Yorizzo (516) 487-0374

FREE MUSICAL PROGRAM The National Council Of Jewish Women Lakeville Section and Susan Scher Memorial Fund invite the community to a free musical program presented by the students of Great Neck South High School under the direction of Michael Schwartz on Wednesday, April 22. Refreshments will be served at 2:45 p.m. at the Great Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Ave. Come and bring your friends and neighbors

WOMANSPACE A discussion group devoted to issues concerning women. Weekly meetings are held every Wednesday from 1 to 3

STEPPING ON FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM Learn simple and fun balance and strengthening exercises to prevent falls. Guest speakers include physical therapists, a vision expert, a pharmacist and an expert on getting around your community safely. Please join us at the Great Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Avenue, Great Neck

LIONS CLUB HEARING AID PROGRAM The Great Neck Lions Club is pleased to announce their participation in “Lions Lend An Ear,” a program of the Nassau County district of Lions Clubs International. The program provides hearing aids and

related products and services at no cost to hearing impaired individuals who qualify based on financial need and communication need. Great Neck Lions Club is asking the local places that accept donated eyeglasses to accept used hearing aids as well. Note: The hearing aids should be placed in the eyeglass collection boxes located in all the Great Neck Libraries as well as offices of the Village of Russell Gardens, Village of Great Neck Plaza and the Village Hall on Baker Hill Road. 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, including seeing if you are eligible and class times, (516) 7458050.

LIONS CLUB OF GREAT NECK Lions Club of Great Neck meets the first Monday of each month at Pearl East Restaurant, 1190 Northern Blvd., Manhasset at 12 p.m. If you would like to attend a meeting and learn more about our club, please contact fernweiss@aol.com or call (516) 829-5192. ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS The Rotary Club of Great Neck currently meets every Wednesday from 8 to 9 a.m. in the boardroom of TD Bank, 2 Great Neck Road. Community residents and business members are welcome to visit Club meetings and discover how meaningful and satisfying it is to give back service to the community while networking through Rotary. For further information please see: www. clubrunner.ca/greatneck/ or call (516) 487-9392.

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North High to hold chamber music fest

North High School chamber music musicians will perform at their school on April 22, at 7 p.m.

North High School will hold its Chamber Music Recital on Wednesday, April 22, beginning at 7 p.m., in the school auditorium, 35 Polo Road. Students will perform under the direction of music instructors Janine Robinson and Joseph Rutkowski. Robinson will also be playing the piano. The evening will include 13 pieces by noted composers, including Milhaud, Mozart, Handel, Clara Schuman (wife of Robert), Haydn, Shostakovich, Mendelssohn, Gavrillin, Schubert, Kodaly and Murray Houliff. Houliff, a colleague of Rutkowski, plans to be present at this recital. Student performers will include Chris Peter Angelidis (oboe), Abigail Berkower (flute), Rachel Berkower (violin), Jinging (Amber) Chen (snare drum), Andrew Chi (clarinet and piano), Samuel Sang Cho (cello), Cordelia Ding (flute), David Elyaho (violin and viola), Solomon Elyaho

(clarinet and bass clarinet), Emily Gold (cello), Lauren Goldsamt (violin), Leereone Hakami (violin), Juyeon (Heather) Han (soprano), Molly Hwang (tenor drum), Michael Jan (piano), Weiyin (Mimi) Jiao (viola), Joosung (Joshua) Kim (clarinet), Jason Lam (bass drum), Zachary Lee (flute and piano), Alec Li (snare drum), Keva Li (violin), Bradford Lin (cello), David Liu (piano), Maya Mualem (oboe), Joshua Nouriyelian (bass), Milleno Pan (piano), Scott Rothbaum (clarinet), Shannon Sarker (violin), Isabelle Sehati (flute), Amy Shteyman (piano), Eddie Syn (bass), Austin Tam (bass drum), Kejia (Madeleine) Wang (tenor drum), Benjamin Watson (clarinet), Matthew Weinstein (violin), Elana Xu (violin), Megan Xu (viola), and Isabel Yang (violin). The public is invited to attend this free recital of chamber music. For more information,contact Rutkowski at jrutkowski@greatneck.k12.ny.us.

Great Neck schools to showcase programs On Sunday, April 26, the Great Neck School Community is invited to a celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Great Neck Public Schools. The event is called the “Showcase of Achievement: Celebrating 200 Years of Excellence and the Kickoff for 200 More!” The Showcase will be from 1 to 4 p.m., at South High School, 341 Lakeville Road. Attendees will first enjoy an informal reception in the school’s auditorium lobby where there

will also be a continuous showing of The First 200 Years video. The video, produced in conjunction with the 200th Anniversary of the Great Neck Public Schools, offers a highly entertaining and informative look at the school district, from its beginnings 200 years ago to the many current programs that truly make Great Neck a “lighthouse” district. Remarks and presentations will follow in the auditorium. Former Board of Education

trustees and school administrators will be recognized, reflections will be offered by Board of Education President Barbara Berkowitz, Board Trustee Donald Ashkenase and Superintendent Thomas Dolan and selected alumni, representing all alumni, will be presented with 200th Anniversary Alumni Awards. Next will be the gala Showcases of Achievement, filling the East Gym with displays from more than two-dozen school

district programs and organizations. Attendees can walk from station to station to view and learn about Adult Basic Education, athletics, Community Education, Community School, DECA, Facilities/Structures, GNPS/TV, GNTA, Guide Post, Historical Perspective of Former Buildings, internships, mathematics: elementary instruction, Moth Program, music, opera, outdoor education, Public Service Learning, Responsive Class-

rooms, Robotics, SEAL, school lunch program, science research, Shared Decision Making/Goal Setting, Stages, summer recreation, Teachers College Reading & Writing, UPTC and Visual Arts. For more information contact Jessica Vega, district public relations coordinator, at jvega@ greatneck.k12.ny.us, or at (516) 441-4940.

GNPS/TV offers MLK, school programs Current programs on Great Neck Public Schools Television (GNPS/TV) are GNPS/TV Spotlight: South High, GNPS: The First 200 Years and South High’s tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Programs can be seen in the incorporated villages of Great Neck on Cablevision Channel 75 and on Verizon Channel 32. Details follow. GNPS/TV Spotlight features school news, sports, and events in a lively, magazine-format. This edition of Spotlight focuses on South High and highlights their recent drama, The Diary of Anne Frank; sports, including fencing, wrestling, and winter track; and clubs, such as Photography, Programming, DECA, and others. Spotlight: South High was filmed,

edited, and produced entirely by South High students in the school’s TV and Media Programs, under the guidance of Robert Zahn, district educational cable TV producer/director. Show anchors are Haley Raphael and Lauren Reiss. Executive producers are Abraham Rosloff and Michael Shen. Air times are 10 a.m., and 1, 4, and 7 p.m. In conjunction with the 200th Anniversary of the Great Neck Public Schools, GNPS/TV has produced a highly entertaining and informative look at the school district. The video, The First 200 Years, starts with the district’s beginnings 200 years ago and then focuses on the many current programs that truly make Great

not by “the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” Martin Luther King, Jr. is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. Featured at South High’s program are poetry readings, skits, music, dance, and song. This program airs at Noon, and at 3, 6, and 9 p.m. GNPS/TV programming reflects the offerings of the Great Neck Public Schools and the achievements of its students and staff. For information about GNPS/TV and South High School’s annual assembly its programs, please contact Robert Zahn, program on diversity and unity celebrates district educational cable TV producer/ the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther director, by phone at (516) 441-4676, or King, Jr. This inspiring event is reflective by e-mail at rzahn@greatneck.k12.ny.us. of Dr. King’s words that people be judged Neck a “lighthouse” district. Featured are: elementary programs, science research, fine arts, athletics, robotics, South High’s Opera program, North High’s Stages program, iPad program, and more. This video has been shown to several school and community groups and all who have seen it have applauded it for its professional yet personal look at our students and our school community. The First 200 Years show times are: 11 a.m., and 2, 5, and 8 p.m.

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National History Day Competition Winners

South High students (from left) Michelle Mu Yang, Annie Yang, Annabelle Ng, and Emma Lu took first place in the Group Website category of the LI Regional National History Day Competition. They will now advance to the NYS Level Competition, held at the end of April. The four are Advanced Placement US History students of Frances Tria.

24 G.N. students advance in Merit Twenty-four seniors from North and South High Schools have advanced to Finalists (from Semifinalists) in the prestigious 2015 National Merit Scholarship Competition. These students are now among more than 15,000 who will be considered for some 8,000 Merit Scholarship awards that will be announced in coming months. John L. Miller-Great Neck North High School Semifinalists are Daniel Hanover, Elliot Kohanbash, Nathaniel Libman, Jessy Lin, Evan Mironov, Cuilee Sha, Eric Wang, Matthew Wigler,and Jonathan Windsor. William A. Shine-Great Neck South High School Semifinalists are Christine An, Justin Chen,

Esther Cho, Rachel Coons, Brett Dieber, Aaron Engel, Danna Greenberg, Jin Hyup (Joseph) Hong, Andrew Hu, William Huh, Casey Li, Wan Kyoo Noh, Hamsavardhaan Pillai, Katie Tan and Jay Zussman. PSAT scores for these students were among the highest in the state and their scores on a second examination were as good or better. Having demonstrated exemplary academic performance throughout high school, these students were fully endorsed and recommended by their high school principals. Each student also furnished biographical data and a self-description of interests, activities, accomplishments, and goals.

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Son of Nazi tank officer to speak at Temple Emanuel Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger will be the guest speaker at Temple Emanuel of Great Neck on Friday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. All members of the community are invited to attend. Following a Sabbath service in celebration of Israel Independence Day, Dr. Wollschlaeger will offer the lecture: “A German Life: Against All Odds Change Is Possible.” Dr. Wollschlaeger, is a board-

certified family physician in private practice in Aventura, Fla. He studied medicine in Germany and Israel and completed his residency training at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Dr. Wollschlaeger is also the author of the book, “A German Life: Against All Odds Change is Possible,” which describes his struggle growing up in Germany in the shadow of his father, a highly-decorated World War II

tank commander and Nazi officer. Dr. Wollschlaeger eventually converted to Judaism, emigrated to Israel and served in the Israel Defense Forces as a medical officer. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane. For further information, please call (516) 482-5701.

Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger

Band of L.I. to raise funds for Thanksgiving drive Members of the Rotary Club of Great Neck will be in attendance at The Landmark Theatre on Main Street in Port Washington on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. when the Band of Long Island presents Concert #2 in its Sunday Series. As part of the band’s fund-raising program, a major portion of the ticket price will go to the Rotary Foundation, which is raising funds for its annual Thanksgiving Baskets fund drive. Buy a concert ticket from a Rotarian and you’ve contributed the cost of a turkey basket. The Rotary Foundation is a 501 (c)3 organization. The creation of the Band of Long Island, under the direction of Great Neck Rotarian Michael Flamhaft, was inspired by his membership in Rotary, and has been presenting fund-raising concerts since its inception in 1995. Two highlights of the program are the music from Phantom of the Opera and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. Can’t find a Rotarian? Call club President Leonard Katz at (516) 482-4339 during business hours. For questions about the program, call Maestro Flamhaft at (516)829-8709 The program is approximately two hours.

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PLAY BALL! Merillon Little League

Photos/Martha Gorfein

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opens 2015 season with celebration

Photos/Martha Gorfein

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AUTISM HONORS

AU T I S M AWA R E N ESS M O N T H

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano lit the dome of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building blue on April 2 to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day. Mangano then invited Autism advocates, and representatives of distinguished Autism programs to join him in proclaiming April as Autism Awareness Month. Citations were presented to Marissa Bennett, who serves as outreach coordinator of Eden II Genesis, and Diane Cahill, vice president of Government Relations for Gotham. “The work you do is priceless,” Mangano said. “It is so important that we continue to increase world knowledge of autism and the importance of early detection.”

Town of North Hempstead officials visited Munsey Park Elementary School on April 1 to participate in an assembly to promote autism awareness, and declare April as Autism Awareness Month. Participants wore light blue shirts to stand in solidarity with Autism Speaks, the world’s largest autism advocacy and research organization. The shirts were designed by Spectrum Designs, a company that employs autistic youth to make custom apparel, and were sold through the efforts of the Munsey Park Elementary School student council. The T-shirt sale will continue throughout the month. To purchase a shirt for $10 to raise autism awareness, please log on to: http://spectrumdesigns.myshopify.com/collections/partners/products/townof-north-hempstead-light-it-up-blue. Deadline to purchase T-shirts is April 27. Pictured: Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Town Clerk Wayne Wink Jr., Councilman Peter Zuckerman, Councilwoman Anna Kaplan and Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio presented a proclamation to Munsey Park Elementary School during their “Light It Up Blue” Autism Speaks assembly.

NS-LIJ’s Schiffer earns O’Brien Memorial award A nurse practitioner at the North Shore-LIJ Cancer Institute in Lake Success was recently honored by the Long Island/Queens Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society for her efforts at mentoring oncology nurses and educating patients. Candace Schiffer, a hematology/oncology nurse, received the Kay O’Brien Memorial award for her work in encouraging oncology nurses as they pursue additional certifications. Schiffer earned an advanced oncology certified nurse practitioner degree and encourages others to pursue similar certifications. Her philosophy is that nurses should understand the questions asked on these certification exams rather than focusing solely on getting the right answer. “Hearing from a nurse, after you know he or she has studied and worked so hard to get their certification, tell you ‘I passed’ is one of the greatest feelings,” Schiffer said. “Getting these additional certifications is important to becoming more specialized and knowledgeable as well as providing the highest quality patient care.” In addition to helping oncology nurs-

Pictured from left: Edward Friel, Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, Andrew Healey, Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker, Eileen Cronin, Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell, Judge Joy Watson, Donal Mahoney III, Donal Mahoney, Judge Christopher Quinn and Judge James Burke

Candace Schiffer, is pictured with her Oncology Nursing Society award and Carolyn McCarthy.

Easter Monday celebration

The Irish Monument Committee and the Nassau County Board of the Ancient es obtain advanced certifications, Schiffer Order of Hibernians recently hosted the also works to educate patients about their Annual Easter Monday Commemoration ceremony at the County Court House in needs and services available to them. The Kay O’Brien Memorial award is Mineola. Each year on the Monday following named after late Long Island/Queens Oncology Nursing Society Chapter member Easter, a commemoration ceremony is Catherine (Kay) O’Brien, and was pre- held to remember the Irish Easter Rising sented March 11 at the Stewart Manor of 1916 and to honor the memory of those who have struggled for human dignity, Country Club.

human rights, and Irish unity. At this year’s commemoration ceremony, Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell joined other area officials and community members in honoring those who have advanced the causes of peace with justice in a united Ireland. Prominent members of the Irish community assembled with pipers and poets at the commemoration of this historical event.

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Girl Scouts send cookies to soldiers to better the community locally and internationally, and through America’s most beloved cookie, we are able to show our appreciation to soldiers overseas.” Over the past nine years, Operation Cookie has shipped more than 560,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to our servicemen and women stationed abroad and locally. The community project provides the general public the opportunity to send soldiers a little piece of home with America’s most recognizable cookie. In the past, cookies have been delivered to our local National Guard, Long Island Marine bases, Coast Guard and military personnel stationed abroad.

The Girl Scouts of Nassau County teamed up with DHL Express to send more than 1.3 million Girl Scout Cookies to members of the U.S. military stationed overseas as part of the 10th annual Operation Cookie Program. More than 60,000 boxes of cookies were shipped to troops in places like Afghanistan and Bahrain, in addition to local Long Island military bases. “For the 10th year in a row, Operation Cookie was able to show military personnel that we are thankful for all that they do,” said Donna Ceravolo, executive director and CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “The Girls Scouts of Nassau County work

EcoFest returning to Clark Botanic Garden Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board announced the Town’s 10th Annual EcoFest will be held on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson. EcoFest is a yearly favorite for members of the North Hempstead community. It offers activities for the whole family including crafts, lawn games, musical performances, and other engaging family events. Over the past decade, thousands of North Hempstead residents have participated in this program, which culminates Town’s month-long focus on environmental education. “Clark Botanic Garden is a gem in North Hempstead’s beautiful park system. Every year The Town has celebrated EcoFest as a way to highlight our efforts to make North Hempstead safer, cleaner,

and more beautiful while also giving residents the opportunity to enjoy family fun and entertainment,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth on the decennial of EcoFest. This year, the Hip Pickles will entertain the crowd with their dramatic drum beats. Erik’s Reptiles will return again to teach kids about wildlife while kids engage with live animals. The whole family can also interact with the Central Park Zoo education department, which will also be on hand. All attendees can enjoy the 12 beautifully manicured acres of Clark Botanic Garden which includes labeled gardens, trees, ponds and streams and provides an oasis of peace and aesthetic enjoyment for all. Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson. For more information about EcoFest, please call 311 from within the Town, or (516) 869-6311 from outside the Town.

TONH looking for new lifeguards for summer The summer months are quickly approaching and the Town of North Hempstead is gearing up for another exciting season in North Hempstead parks. The town is seeking lifeguards to join the North Hempstead team at any one of its seven aquatic facilities. Lifeguards are able to work at indoor facilities, or outside at either pools or waterfront venues. These positions offer the oppor-

tunity to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer months. All applicants must have the appropriate lifeguard certification from Nassau County and possess a current CPR/AED certification. For more information or to apply, please contact the Town of North Hempstead Parks and Recreation Department Pictured from left: Town Councilman Peter Zuckerman, Town Clerk Wayne Wink, at (516) 869-6311 or parks@northhempstead- Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Town Councilman Angelo Ferrara along with Erik from Erik’s Reptile Edventures and some children at last year’s EcoFest. ny.gov.

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Responsible disposal of outdated medications

isposal of unneeded or outdated medications by flushing them down the toilet, pouring them down the drain, or tossing them in the trash are no longer considered responsible methods of Disposal. Lloyd and Magothy are the names of two groundwater aquifers that underlie Long Island, along with the Upper Glacial aquifer which also underlies Long Island, these pro-

vide nearly all the drinking water for our communities. These aquifers must be protected from contamination. Greenvale Pharmacy, is both financially and morally committed to protect the health of our community, we urge you to take the lead, please, properly dispose your medications. Yes protect our water supply and reduce the chance of prescription drug abuse. A recent article in The Roslyn Times

described the pharmaceutical collection receptacle, The Big Red Box, in Greenvale Pharmacy, a convenient responsible medication disposal station, available to you year-round, let’s take the lead,Earth Day, is our reminder, Do Not Flush - Take it BACK . The medications you are prescribed are chemical entities designed to protect your health, chemicals not properly disposed, deteriorating in our water supply are danger-

ous, that is why The Lloyd Magothy Water Trust Inc., Thomas McAbee and board member Adam Haber, urged this neighborhood Pharmacy to get involved. The residents of this community are among the most successful and highly educated in the country, words or action, now it’s up to you. Michael Raduazzo Greenvale Pharmacy

Long Island should welcome immigrants

he subject of immigration has, for several years, elicited reactions that for many of us, are contradictory. We understand that we are all immigrants in this land, with the exception of those descended from those who lived here before our ancestors began arriving from the Old World. To our shame, we have treated our Native Americans, and those forced to come as slaves, very badly. Our ancestors, as well as those recently arrived, came for many different reasons. For the most part, after living here for a while, we were able to form a diverse nation that has held together and prospered. Our uniqueness has been a source of pride. As new waves arrived, they endured the challenge of gaining acceptance and gradu-

ally becoming part of the whole, and then regarding each other as Americans. It has not been easy, and now it is disturbing to discover that a wave of fear and discrimination is complicating the lives of newer immigrants. Let us admit that many Americans cannot accept the fact that the new ones are not of the same complexion. Is it possible that new myths have arisen? Examples of such useless negative arguments for doing nothing are that they are mostly criminals, that they come to take advantage of the social services available under our democracy, that they are taking jobs from our citizens, that they will never speak English, that endangered children should be sent back, that they bring diseases, and so on. The truth is that any country whose birth rate is declining, as is the case in the U.S., will

need immigrants to fulfill its need for labor on many levels. On Long Island we are at a turning point. We must be part of President Obama’s recognition that immigrants must be part of a change in attitude. We must find a way to inclusion and integration. To that end, Hofstra University’s Center for Civic Engagement and Long Island Wins presented a Summit on Immigration in February. Long Island’s large and diverse immigrant population presents a challenge and an opportunity. The summit brought together the worlds of advocacy, policy, service, corporate, labor and academia to build strategies for making the most of our population. The breakout sessions were a badly needed positive and constructive approach to solv-

ing the need for action. Delay will negatively affect our economy. It was a privilege to be invited to attend the breakfast to hear the keynote speaker, Michael Dowling, president and CEO of North Shore-LIJ Health System. An immigrant from Ireland, who grew up in a dirt-floored cottage, he heads New York State’s largest private employer. The system employs the largest number of immigrants on Long Island. His speech was so inspiring, progressive and forward-looking that he should be asked to speak to every member of our U.S. Congress to lead the way toward an essential change of direction. Esther Confino New Hyde Park

Marco Rubio an example of American dream

egardless of what you think of Marco Rubio as a potential president, his announcement speech was a stirring affirmation of the power of “The American Dream” for all who have come to our country as “choosing Americans” or, with serious stress, as refugees in “flight.” Rubio was effective in linking his personal family story with our nation’s distinctive history of confidence that today could be better than yesterday and tomorrow would be even better. As my great teacher at Columbia, Henry Steele Commager, always emphasized, no country in the history of the world has celebrated change more than our nation. He also stated that you cannot have progress without change, but that change by itself does not guarantee progress. Rubio’s emotional reference to his father whose job was standing behind a bar (working long hours in a job that did not have status), was seen as a launching point so that the son of an immigrant in 2015 could stand behind a podium while announcing to a national TV audience that he would be a candidate for President of the United States. Rubio and his family deserve kudos for their advancements (including his mother who worked as a maid). Still, for him, and for candidates of any political affiliation, the test will be the policy directions that foster a nation that serves the public good. After all, when the founders of the U.S. used the term “Republic” they clearly recognized that it came from the Latin, res publica,

which referred literally to the “public thing” but significantly to a society created to serve the many, not the few (unique in the 18th century world). It is more than casually interesting that New York’s mayor, Bill deBlasio (son of a mother with Sicilian heritage) says he is not prepared to endorse Hillary Clinton until he learns more about her policy agendas. For all the 2016 candidates, we need to hear more about their plans for the future of our nation. A major issue throughout the country and, especially here on Long Island, is how we resolve the convoluted immigration situation and, especially, how we foster a humanitarian and welcoming response to the large numbers of immigrants who are already here and who could be among the next Marco Rubios if they had better education and social support. To move — and to move with dispatch — in these helping directions not only benefits immigrants but it will be a win/win development on Long Island and throughout our nation. Because of the high levels of education in our suburban region and our relative affluence I have every confidence that Nassau and Suffolk counties (whose combined populations make them more numerous than half of the states in the U.S.) can lead the nation in fostering affirmative developments. It is critical that we get to know each other better; I have addressed that factor in some of my earlier writings. I welcome suggestions from readers of this paper as to how you think we can proceed more effectively.

Novelist Nell Freudenberger concluded one of her novels with the statement: “I believe that it is only by sharing our stories that we truly become one community.” I will try to use my training as a historian and a specialist in oral history to encourage and to assist more Long Islanders to explore and tell their stories so we can seek constructive ways to connect. My deep concerns about immigration and the Americanization process grow directly out of my own experiences growing up in a Little Italy. In our patriotic little town of 1,300 people the highest goal was to go to West Point. I did go there in 1951 when I won the 440 in the State sectional track competition, and I was being guided by my teachers and community leaders toward an appointment to the Academy. However, I had a near life-ending football injury that fall, and it physically disqualified me from the academy, as well as all contact sports for my last two years in high school. Then I was encouraged to become a doctor, and got accepted to medical school in my junior year in college. My immigrant dad, who had a 3rd grade education, and who, like many immigrants, worked 16 hour days, said he would sweep the floors of my doctor’s office. I did not know any doctors, and had a 20-year old’s crisis about what I wanted to do (despite having high grades in all science areas). Unfortunately, I did not tell my family

of my decision not to go to medical school soon enough (at that time I did not have any “Plan B”). My father had already written home to Casalbordino to his sisters who read his letter to my Tadone and Nonna, both of whom were illiterate. My dad told me the old man was so proud that he wept for hours (I always felt that might have been a bit of overstatement). But imagine my discomfort when I had to tell my immigrant family that I did not want to become a doctor. My father never saw his parents again after he immigrated to the U.S. in 1922. I went to their home town on the Adriatic Coast in 1973 (after my father had died). It seemed not to have changed in centuries. There were a lot of old people. Some knew that I might have become a medical doctor, but I had the honor of the elders greeting me by tipping their hats with “Bongiorno Professore?” In recent years I have worked with a dazzling array of young immigrants (especially at Hofstra) who are showing that the American Dream can work if we give young people a chance to develop their abilities. I look forward to telling some of their stories; many of them are “Dreamers” in every good sense of the word. Michael D’Innocenzo Professor of History and The Harry H. Wachtel Distinguished Teaching Professor for the Study of Nonviolent Social Change

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Park district to hold summer concerts B y Mi c hele S ie g el Every summer, Steppingstone Park is transformed into a picturesque outdoor venue, providing an opportunity to see world class entertainment under the stars overlooking Long Island Sound. The Great Neck Park District Summer Performing Arts series has another magical summer in store, including a variety of concerts and cultural performances on Saturday and Sunday evenings, as well as two special Thursday evenings, through Labor Day weekend. All concerts begin at 8 p.m., unless otherwise specified. Saturday, July 4 Dean Karahalis & the Concert Pops, comprised of New York’s finest musicians, many of whom regularly perform on Broadway and at the Metropolitan Opera, will help celebrate the nation’s birthday. Sunday, July 5 -- Amy Helm and The Handsome Strangers. Helm is a founding member of the band Ollabelle and the daughter of music legend Levon Helm Thursday, July 9 Yacht Rock Revue will be rocking you to the music of ‘70s and ‘80s groups such Hall and Oates, Steely Dan and Toto Saturday, July 11 The Lovin’ Spoonful will be playing the hits that brought them to the top of the music charts, with songs such as “Do You Believe In Magic”, “You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice” and “Summer In The City.” Sunday, July 12 -- Gary Puckett & The Union Gap. Puckett’s unmistakable signature voice garnered six consecutive gold records with “Young Girl,” “Woman Woman” and “Lady Willpower” Saturday, July 18 -- Michael DelGuidice & Big Shot: Celebrating the Music of Billy Joel. DelGuidice, who tours with Joel, plays acoustic guitar, sings vocals and is backed by some of the most dynamic and seasoned musicians in the industry Sunday, July 19 -- The Cameos. Revisit the 50s and 60s with songs such as, “You Belong to Me,” “My Own True Love” and “Life is But a Dream”; Saturday July 25 The Meade Brothers will play a broad range of tunes from the 50s through the 70s Sunday, July 26 -- New York Chinese Cultural Center. Musicians and dancers will perform a dynamic range of Chinese cul-

all know including “Maria,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Tonight.” Thursday, Aug. 6 -- Roger McGuinn, lead singer and guitarist of the groundbreaking folk-rock band The Byrds Saturday, Aug. 8 -- Lunasa , A Night of Irish Music. This quintet is one of the most popular bands on the international Celtic music scene Saturday, Aug. 15: 60s Rock Experience is a recreation of performances by Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Mick Jagger, Grace Slick, Carlos Santana, Credence Clearwater and others Sunday, Aug. 16 North Shore Music Festival presents two shortened Puccini operas Saturday, Aug. 22: Night Fever- Tribute to the Bee Gees. This band looks and sounds just like the Bee Gees, playing songs such as “I Started A Joke,” “Jive Talking” and “You Should Be Dancing” Sunday, Aug. 23: Persian Concert – Artist to be announced. To be performed at North Hempstead Park, 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington in partnership with the Town of North Hempstead Saturday, Aug. 29: Arturo O’Farrill- Afro/Cuban Orchestra has performed all over the world and won a 2015 Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album Sunday, Aug. 30: Band of Long Island with Conductor Michael Flamhaft presents a program filled with traditional and classical arrangements Saturday, Sept. 5: Dave Sear & Tom Chapin Folk Festival. Chapin headlines the festival, hosted by Dave Sear. Sunday, Sept. 6: Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway. Back by popular demand and featuring the music of Porter, Gershwin, Rodgers & Hammerstein and more, performed by a cast of Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star band. All performances are for Great Neck Park District residents only. Admission is free to Park District residents with a valid park card. Park cards will be checked when parking and at the gate. Each park card holder is allowed to bring two guests into the park, who must be signed-in. In case of rain, check cancellations.com or www.greatneckparks.org for location of performance. Free bus service continues tural artistry Fleetwood Mac such as “Land- ductions presents West Side to be available to Steppingstone Saturday, Aug. 1: TUSK - slide,” “Rhiannon” and “Go Your Story. A fully staged production and return buses start 10 minThe Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Own Way” of this great love story including utes after the show ends. Tribute will perform the hits of Sunday, Aug. 2: Plaza Pro- the Broadway musical songs we

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Schools to see $900,000 bump in state aid

Continued from Page 1 lowing the state to take over low-performing schools. After intense political opposition, Cuomo later agreed to a $1.6 billion increase in education in exchange for establishing parameters for teacher evaluations that would result in a more rigorous evaluation system. The changes are to be left to the State Education Department to work out. The district plans to use $500,000 of increase in state aid to reduce the amount money the district initially planned to withdraw from a reserve fund to pay for retirement contributions, workers compensation and unemployment insurance. Originally, the school district planned to take $1,288,277 out

of reserves to spend on retirement contributions, $500,000 for workers compensation and $100,000 on unemployment insurance. The district now plans to spend take $940,740 from reserves to spend on retirement contributions, $369,044 for workers compensation and $74,816 for unemployment insurance. The $500,000 originally planned to be taken out of reserves will remain in reserves, Powell said. Powell has said the bi-lingual translations are needed to better announce school closings or meeting times. The legal section increase is partly due to the district’s attorneys increasing their rates, but mostly due to an increase in general student

hearings and special education student hearings, school officials said. Student hearings, Powell has said, are mostly disciplinary cases in which a student can challenge an action against him or her, such as a suspension. Special education hearings are needed when a parent of a child with special education needs disagrees with the education program the district has come up with for that child, Powell said. Powell has said the number of challenges to district has been increasing, resulting in a need to increase the budget. With the additional $200,000 in spending, the budget increase over 2014-15 budget will be 1.2 percent, Powell

said. But the $199,496,645 tax levy for the proposed budget will not change, he said. The tax levy is a 1.56 percent increase from the $196,435,489 levy of the 2014-2015 budget. Powell has said some of the factors driving up the budget include the $3.4 million the district plans to spend on increased salaries and new teachers and the $10.2 million it plans to spend on busing students. The board presented its budget initially in March, and plans to adopt it at a public hearing on April 21. The public will vote on the budget, along with trustee candidates, on May 19. Voting will take place 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. Board of Education President Barbara Berkowitz and Trustee Donald Ashkenase will also be seeking re-election at that time. 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.

Hochul touts Cuomo education reforms Continued from Page 22 iar with their work that’s from a neighboring district comes in and has a chance to see them personally.” During budget negotiations, Cuomo had initially tied a large increase in state aid for school districts to the passage of his education reform policies by the legislature. Many school officials in the area accused Cuomo of holding the districts hostage as they

worked to develop their budget proposal without projections of state aid figures. “It’s negotiations,” Hochul said of Cuomo’s decision. “All I know is that there was plans to have a 1.7 percent increase if there were not going to be any reforms enacted. That’s why this got very dicey towards the end.” The governor and legislature agreed on a 6.1 percent increase in state aid following concessions

by both sides. “The governor has capped state spending at 2 percent despite the fact that the largest element of our budget went up by 6.1 percent, so that means he is managing the state very fiscally responsible,” she said of the budget as a whole. In the final minutes of the interview, Hochul touched on the governor’s proposed ethics reform, including more stringent

requirements for lawmakers to disclose outside income and law clients with business before the state. “If the governor operated by himself he would have been able to accomplish a lot more, but he also realizes that when you’re asking an institution to basically take something against their self-interest… it’s a tough nut to crack,” Hochul said. “The governor would love to see it all done yesterday.”

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara has been investigating the governor for the abrupt shutdown last year of the Moreland Commission Cuomo created to look into public corruption. The New York Times reported Cuomo tampered with the commission to protect donors and political allies. Cuomo denied any wrongdoing and said it was his commission, giving him the authority to shut it down.

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buyer’s guide ▼ computers

antiques

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We Buy Asian Antiques

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RUTH

Family Business for over 40 years

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Why scrap your car when you can sell it for parts value? • Late Model Wrecks Wanted • Used Cars Bought and Sold • Quality Recycled Auto Parts

Tel: (516) 747-0250

Fax: (516) 747-5446 Serving the community for over 60 years

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Home improvement

Elegant Touch Remodeling “Quality Construction with a Personal Touch” Deal direct with owner - Serving li over 25 years

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home improvement

Finer Interiors, Inc. Custom work at its best

Complete Home Renovations Dormers - Extensions Kitchens - Bathrooms and Basements

516.486.8100

www.maximbuilders.com Garden City, NY 11530

• Kitchens and bathrooms start to finish • All type floors stripped, waxed, installed or repaired • Painting • Sheet Rocking • Carpets cleaned and repaired • Upholstery cleaning In business over 40 years Richard Lopez, President

home improvement

DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979

We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS No job too small

Bob Devlin @

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home improvement

• Home Tutoring • Computer Repair • Virus Removal • iPhone/iPad Repair • iMac/MacBooks Fixed

home improvement

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interior design

JUNK REMOVAL and DEMOLITION

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jewelry buying

junk removal

WE BUY ANTIQUES, COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION COSTUME JEWELRY & GOLD

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ADVERTISE HERE 516.307.1045 • We haul anything & everything • Entire contents of home and/or office • We clean it up and take it away Residential - Commercial Bonded Insured / Free Estimates

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516-538-1125 landscaping

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lawn sprinklers LAWN SPRINKLERS

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Fall Drain Outs Backflow Device Tests Free Estimates Installation Service/Repairs

Joe Barbato (516) 775-1199

MOVING & STORAGE INC.

Long Island and New York State Specialists

• Residential • Commercial • Piano & Organ Experts • Boxes Available FREE ESTIMATES www.ajmoving.com

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114 Jericho Tpke. Mineola, NY 11501

PAINTING/CARPENTRY/POWER WASHING painting, carpentry & powerwashing

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PAINTING and CARPENTRY Interior/Exterior B. Moore Paints Wallpaper Faux Finishes

Renovations New Mouldings Doors Windows

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resd/Comm cleaning

tree service

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roofing

sprinkler service SPRINKLER SERVICE

tree service

KEN’S SPRINKLER

OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE

SERVICE & REPAIR, INC, • Sprinkler System Installations • Spring Turn On • Winterization • Service Contracts • Landscape Lighting • NYS Certified Backflow Tester

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WINDOW REPAIRS & RESTORATIONS

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Tuesday 11:00am: Classified Advertising Tuesday 1:00pm: Legal Notices/ Name Changes Friday 5:00pm Buyers’s Guide Error Responsibility All ads placed by telephone are read back for verification of copy context. In the event of an error of Blank Slate Media LLC we are not responsible for the first incorrect insertion. We assume no responsiblity for an error in and beyond the cost of the ad. Cancellation Policy Ads must be cancelled the Monday before the first Thursday publication. All cancellations must be received in writing by fax at: 516.307.1046 Any verbal cancellations must be approved by a supervisor. There are no refunds on cancelled advertising. An advertising credit only will be issued.

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Employment

Help Wanted ASSISTANT POSITION: GARDEN CITY LAW OFFICE Calendar scheduling for busy partner involved with elderly and their families. Ability to multitask, detail oriented & efficient. Experience in the hospitality industry welcome. Computer skills a must. Email resume and salary requirements to sc@elderlawfg.com CAN YOU DIG IT? Heavy Equipment Operator ‘Career! Receive hands on training and national certifications operating bulldozers, backhoes, excavators. Lifetime job placement VA benefits eligible! 1-866-968-2577 DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK: Assist Village Clerk-Treasurer with all duties including building department; record keeping; payroll; tax collection; bookkeeping; assisting residents/public with inquiries. Must have strong organizational, communication, computer skills (Word/Excel: Quickbooks a plus) and prior office experience. 35 hours/week, $48K to start plus benefits. Send resume/cover letter to D. Knowland, 100 East Shore Road, Great Neck, NY 11023 or vilthomaston@optimum.net JERICHO FIRE DISTRICT TREASURER: Job opportunity for Jericho Fire District resident. 15hrs/wk, Mon & Wed 10am3pm, Thur 10am-3pm except 2nd Thur of month 4pm-9pm. Job requirements: good computer skills & knowledge of accounting principles. Experience needed: graduation from a high school & 4 yrs business experience including accounting or financial record keeping and payroll. Fax resume to 516-931-2385 or email to bfriedman@jerichofd.org MR. BULTS’S is currently hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers in NY state. If interested in applying, please text “Haul” to 55000 or www. mrbults.com/careers

Occupational Therapist needed Part-Time Morning or Afternoon hours available.

Send resume to: articulate50@yahoo.com

or call 516-742-5243

MA RKE T IN G RE PR ES EN TA TIVE $15-$25/hour base, plus commission

Mineola based Strategic Marketing & Sales Support Agency looking for team player to follow-up on high-impact packages sent to executives at major corporations and schedule meetings on behalf of our Fortune 500 clients. No sales or cold calling. Well-spoken professional required with working knowledge of contact management software. Flex-time or full time M-F 9:00am-5:30pm. Email resume to: hresources@impressionsaba.com

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IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO

and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

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2015 SUPER SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE PARK AT EAST HILLS!

Park Attendants and Lifeguards 1. Are you looking for an exciting summer job with competitive pay and an upbeat environment? 2. Would you like to spend the summer at the finest park facilities with the largest municipal pool on Long Island? 3. Do you like the outdoors? Then our position is a perfect fit for you! REQUIREMENTS: • At least 16 years of age • Lifeguards must be Nassau County Certified • Available to work through Labor Day weekend To apply: Contact The Park at East Hills at 516-484-9800, e-mail us at: gcox@villageofeasthills.org. or simply visit Village Hall on a business day from 9am-4:30pm. We are located at 209 Harbor Hill Road, East Hills, NY 11576. Ask for Gerica Cox to get an application. The Village Of East Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer

HELP WANTED: Receptionist (PT) Biener Audi seeks organized, courteous front desk person to receive calls, greet customers, and perform various office functions. Professional appearance, pleasant phone voice and good computer skills a must! Competitive salary/benefits package and friendly energetic work atmosphere.

HELP WANTED: Driver (PT) Biener Audi seeks responsible person to assist with dealer swaps, etc. Rare opportunity to set your own hourly schedule as available. Must have clean NYS drivers license and agree to keep all delivery vehicles completely smoke-free! For immediate consideration call 516-829-2834 (Ext. #140) or email resume in confidence to: careers@biener.com

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t real estate, service directory help wanted NEW YEAR-NEW CAREER GROUP SALES REPRESENTATIVE Fortune 500 company, voted top 30 places to start a career in USA by Business Week magazine, looking for individuals to grow with the largest provider of voluntary employee benefits in the country. Must be enthusiastic and have strong work ethic. Sales experience is welcome but not necessary. Extensive management opportunities available. Unlimited earnings potential. Office located in Garden City. Call Bill Whicher 516-574-1064 P/T NANNY NEEDED Looking or a loving, experienced part time nanny to care for our baby in Garden City. Hours: Monday to Friday, 11am-4pm. Local references please. To inquire, please email Jero1002@gmail.com PARADOCX VINEYARD needs 3 temp Vineyard Workers in Landenberg, PA rom 4/26/1512/20/15 $11.29/hr. No exp reqd. Workers will primarily perform canopy management tasks throughout the vineyard such as: pruning; tying down canes; leaf removal from fruit zone; shoot thinning and positioning; suckering vine trunks; secondary fruit removal; fruit thinning; and harvesting grapes. Use of required tools are provided such as pruning shears, loppers, harvest shears (Felco#310) and tractor equipment such as a John Deere 2210 HST. Workers amy also transplant grape vines, repair and construct trellises and fencing as needed. Guaranteed offer of employment for a min of 3/4 of the workdays of the total work contract period. Employer will: provide necessary tools supplies & equipment at no cost to the worker provide housing for workers who cannot return to their permanent residence at the end of the workday and reimburse the wor ker for transportation costs & subsistence to work site when worker completes 50% of the work period. Report to or send resume to the New York Sate Department of Labor using job order #8433477

situation wanted A NURSING AIDE/COMPANION SEEKING position to take care of your elderly loved one. Experience and very good references. Live in or out. Driver. Light housekeeping, shopping, doctor appointments, etc. 516-353-9686, 347-257-4084 CAREGIVER AVAILABLE Experienced woman seeks full time position to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Live in. Very reliable, non driver, references available. Call May 516-292-2662

situation wanted

CERTIFIED CNA / HHA Seeking F/T Live In position for elderly care. Light housekeeping, cooking, laundry. Experienced. References available. Call Lynette 718-6542315 or 914-751-9714

NANNY F/T with 15years experience seeking position to care for your newborn & older children. References available. Trustworthy, loving, reliable. 15 years with 3 Garden City families. Driver’s license. Call 516-776-1808

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT with over 20 years experience available for long term care or the elderly with dementia, alzheimer’s. Medication reminders, doctor visits, activities of daily living. Excellent references, flexible hours. Call Ms. Daley 516204-3655, Ms. Henry 516-805-4258 or Ms. McCallum 516-232-0620 ELDER CARE AVAILABLE Live in /Live out, 10 yrs experience, references. Will cook, clean, laundry, etc. Please call Sonia 718-413-0941 ELDER CARE: AIDE/COMPANION with 15 years experience available to care for elderly. Days, nights, weekends. Own car. Excellent references. Call 516-353-1626

SUMMER BABYSITTER / NANNY: Garden City Boston College Nursing Student with own transportation is available for full time babysitting July & August and part time / occasional sitting May & June. Contact Regan @ 516-633-4549 TO ALL EMPLOYERS We offer the following services: Companions, Home Health Aides/Elder Care Nights, Days Child Care and Housekeeping Live In or Live Out Laborers, Housekeepers No Fee to Employers Evons Employment & Services 516-505-5510

career training

ELDER CARE: EXCELLENT IRISH HEALTH AIDE seeks part time position in Garden City and surrounding areas. 25 years experience, very good with elderly. Surrounding areas. Patient and caring. Own car. 516-326-2496

ATTEND AVIATION COLLEGE Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance training. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM or free information 866-296-7093

EXCELLENT HOME HEALTH AIDE Seeking FT/PT, live in or out position, flexible hours. Have worked with many prominent people. Excellent references. Driver w/car. Will do errands, doctor appts, housework, light cooking. Call Lorna 347-425-2804

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HHA caregiver for the elderly seeking full time position. Years of experience, great references. Please call 646-575-8217 HOUSECLEANING / HOUSEKEEPING English speaking, responsible, trustworthy, honest, punctual. Years of experience. References available. Call Yasemin 516-603-0012 HOUSECLEANING Young Ukranian woman seeking cleaning/housekeeping jobs. Years of experience. References available. Call Svitlana 516-567-5003 I AM SEEKING A POSITION to take care of the elderly. Years of experience. Live in or live out. Excellent recommendations. Please call Coreen 718-926-7546 MY AMAZING, WONDERFUL, RELIABLE NANNY, who has cared for my little ones like family and who has been in GC for 15yrs is available starting in May. Please call Sharon 516-776-1808 NANNY / BABYSITTER ABC Beach Club member, D1 college lacrosse player who is caring, responsible and great with children. In Garden Cityavailable May 11thAugust 14th. Looking for 20+ hrs a week. Have car & clean driving record. Call or text Caitlinn 516-547-5686

adoption UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving preapproved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-922-3678 or confidential email: Adopt@ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org

novenas/prayers PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit thou who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. Thou who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and thou who art in all instances of my life with me. I thank thee for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great material desire may be, I want to be with thee and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank You for your love towards me and my loved ones. Pray this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted. ( D.H.C.)

marKEtplacE GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday April 25 9am4pm 10 Russell Rd Decorative items, household items, lots of clothing, books, videos, toys & much more! PRIVACY HEDGE SPRING BLOW OUT SALE. 6’ Arborvitae (cedar) reg. $129 NOW $59. FREE installation / delivery. Call TODAY. Limited supply 518-536-1367. www. lowcosttrees.com YAMAHA GRAND PIANO FOR SALE with Disklavier Player and assorted discs. Tuned to concert pitch. Pictures & videos available. $8,500. Call 516-987-8841

wanted to buy CASH BUYER! Buying ALL Gold & Silver coins, Stamps, Paper Money, Comic Books, entire collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY 1-800-959-3419 LOOKING TO BUY! Records, oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718386-1104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-5983045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

tag sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society email: store@ atstewartexchange.orgwww.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org INVITED SALES by TRACY JORDAN Live and Online Auction House, Estate Sales, Appraisals and Consignment Shoppe. 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Mon-Fri 10-6pm Sat 10-5pm, Sun 12-5pm Located next to the La Quinta and behind the Garden Gourmet Deli. Live Auctions Monthly! Free walk-in evaluations for items to be considered for Live Auction every Thursday 10am-2pm. No appointment necessary. Auctions are live every Wednesday from 8am-8pm and pre-bids are accepted at anytime. Visit www.invitedsales.com and click on the online auctions tab. Visit www.invitedsales.com to see pictures and information regarding our upcoming tag sales and estate sales. Our 50% off room is open everyday and includes items that have been in our shoppe for more than 60 days. To receive discount coupons and promotional information, join our email list. Text “invited” to 22828 and enter your email address when prompted. Consignments are taken by appointment to provide you with the best service. Please call the shoppe at 516-2796378 to schedule an appointment or email pictures of your items to info@invitedsales.com. We can provide fair market values on any item that you may want to sell, consign or enter into auction. If you need advice on hosting a sale, selling an item or liquidating an estate, please call Tracy Jordan at the shoppe or directly at 516-567-2960 YOU’RE INVITED! Thursday, April 23 9:30am 103 Tenth St Garden City, NY 11 530 Many beautiful decorative items, horse related pieces, dining room, several bedrooms, dressing table, sports and exercise equipment, kitchen table and chairs, paintings, basement and garage items too! .....Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details! YOU’RE INVITED! Tuesday, April 21 9:30am 45 Oak Neck Lane West Islip, NY 11795 Bedroom furniture, roll top desk, garage packed, bicycles, fishing equipment, kitchen furniture, den, TVs, couches, household items and more.....Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details!

yard sale GREAT NECK MOVING SALE: April 19 & 26. 5 Prospect Street. Furniture, clothing, housewares, TV, paintings, rugs and much more.

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pet services A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING Doggie Day Care & Walks Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553

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autos wanted ATTENTION !! WANTED!! 2010 or 2011 WHITE MERCURY MARQUIS LS with low mileage. Private owners only. Call George 516-352-9113 DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

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apartment for rent GARDEN CITY SOUTH 5 large rooms: Living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, closets galore. Includes heat & hot water. $1,875 / mth. Call Owner 516-987-3585

office space

condo/co-op for sale GARDEN CITY 1 bedroom condo $339,000. 12 Hamilton Place, 3rd floor. Elevator, facing residential street. New EIK, new bathroom, AC. Includes extra basement storage and bicycle room. Maintenance $425. Garage $50. Call 516-592-7713. NO BROKERS.

homes for sale GARDEN CITY TUDOR Mid block. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. CAC, fireplace. Walk to park and railroad. $959,000. NO BROKERS PLEASE. Call 516-382-1850

homes for sale MATTITUCK BE WATERFRONT BY SUMMER!! 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, finished basement with outside entrance. Marble fireplace, granite kitchen. Totally updated! 1.5 car garage. Dock, new bulkhead, expansive deck. Best view on Mattituck Inlet! Owner moving. Reduced to $799,000. 631-521-6586 POINT LOOKOUT On beach block. For sale by owner. Totally renovated. Ready to move in. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, LR w/ cathedral ceiling, skylight, fireplace. Granite kitchen w/ ss appliances. DR w/ sliding doors to wrap around deck. Large den. Sunroom/Office. All Anderson windows. Hardwood & Tile flooring. Gas heat. CAC. Alarm system. Full storage attic, large storage closets. Principals only. Asking $779,000. Call 516 -805-8193

lots for sale ABANDONED FARM! 34 acres $169,900. Upstate NY farmouse, barn, apple orchard, woods, long gated drive, incredible setting! Terms avail! 888-905-8847 newyorklandandlakes.com RUSHING STREAM CHRISTMAS TREE FARM 6 acres $26,900. Buy before May 1 and take $5,000 off! Gated drive, views, stunning upstate NY setting! Town rd, utils, terms! 888-701-7509

GARDEN CITY SOUTH Ideal location, mint, large office space, 1st floor. Must see to appreciate. Available now. $1,650 / mth. Call Owner 516538-7474 or 538-7476

UPSTATE NY WATERFRONT! 7 acres $59,900. 400 feet of pristine frontage on bass lake! All woods, town rd, utils, gorgeous setting! Terms available. 888-479-3394 newyorklandandlakes.com

NEW HYDE PARK Corner office, 200 square feet, Western Nassau County. Semi furnished. $550 per month includes all. Ask for Adele. 516-354-4340

out of town real estate

vacation rental HAMPTON BAYS COTTAGE July rental. Sleeps 8. Bright & airy. Pool, deck, outdoor shower, walk to bay, bike to ocean. 2 week minimum beginning July 11. Dates flexible. Call 516-7757454 or 516-236-0047 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full / partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

DELAWARE: Several new home communities close to lower Delaware’s Bays and Beaches starting rom $99,000 (mobiles) to $209,000 (stick built) 302-6537700 or www.Lenapebuilders.net or www.Bonayrehomes.com SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Beautiful 55+ manufactured home community. 4.4 miles to the beach, 2 miles to the riverfront district. Homes starting at $39,000. 772-581-0080, www.beach-cove.com. SOUTHOLD CREEK FRONT 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage. Floating dock. Great year round getaway. $529,000. Exclusive Joan Tyrer Realty 631-765-9500

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classifieds ▼ Mortgages

Cleaning

YOUR HOMEWONERSHIP PARTNER. The State of NY Mortgage Agency offers special programs for veterans, active duty military, National Guard and reservists. www. sonyma.org 1-800-382-4663

SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631220-1851 516-764-5686

real estate wanted

Room Wanted To Rent ADELPHI UNIVERSITY GRADUATING SENIOR needs single bedroom to stay and finish out internship with publishing company. She can afford $300-$400 a month through August. Hoping for non-smoking family close to LIRR. Please call 651-270-2880

service directory

Computers MICROSOFT TRAINING & MORE for individuals or groups. Local college teacher will help you build skills in WINDOWS, WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT. Please call Jim Kaplan 347-673-1785 or email: help@ jim-kaplan.com

Cleaning NEED A CLEANOUT OR A MOVE? We can move it, sell it or haul it away! 2 Guys and a Truck Just $150/hr Call 516-279-6378

STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-538-1125 www. strongarmcleaningny.com

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▼ LEGALS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: SILOR LLC Articles of Organization filed by the Department of State of New York on: 02/19/2015 Office location: County of Nassau. Purpose: any and all lawful activities. Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 36 Bridle Path Great Neck, NY 11021 GNN 141302 6x 4/03, 10, 17, 24, 5/01, 5/08, 2015 # 141302 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION OF THE GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual election of the qualified voters of the Great Neck Union Free School District Nassau County, New York will be held on May 19, 2015 in the two election districts: ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 - All that section of the School District lying north of the Long Island Railroad, at the Great Neck E.M. Baker School, 69 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck, New York; ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 - All that section of the School District lying south of the Long Island Railroad, at the Great Neck South Senior High School, 341 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, New York, for the following purposes: A) To vote upon the annual school budget for the year 2015-2016 and to authorize the levying of a tax upon the taxable property of the district for the foregoing purposes (PROPOSITION NO. 1). B) To vote upon the following propositions: PROPOSITION NO. 2 RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Great Neck Union Free School District (“District”), is hereby authorized to establish a capital reserve fund, known as the “Capital Reserve Fund I,” in accordance with the provisions of Education Law section 3651, for the purpose of funding future district wide improvements, renovations and/or alterations, including but not limited to construction and/or replacement of existing or acquired District facilities and property, capital improvements related to future enrollment growth needs, other infrastructure improvements and similar projects, and the purchase and acquisition of real property for educational purposes, and associated expenses. Such Capital Reserve Fund shall be for a probable term of ten (10) years and will commence on June 30, 2015 and expire on June 30, 2025. The Capital Reserve Fund will be capitalized in a total amount not to exceed Nineteen Million dollars ($19,000,000), plus interest, during the term of the fund. The source of the funding of the Capital Reserve fund will be an annual transfer of surplus money, if any, from the District’s General Fund’s unassigned fund balance as may be available as of the end of each fiscal year from June 30, 2015 through and including June 30, 2025, and/or any other sources as authorized by the Board and permitted by law, including transfers from the District’s existing reserves. PROPOSITION NO. 3: RESOLVED, that the Board of

Education of the Great Neck Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, shall pay to the Great Neck Library, Great Neck, New York, a sum to be requested by the Board of Trustees of the Great Neck Library, Great Neck, New York, such sum to be raised by tax on the taxable property of said district for the support of said Great Neck Library for the year beginning January 1, 2016. C) To elect for a three-year term, a member of the Board of Education to fill the vacancy occasioned by the expiration of the term of Donald L. Ashkenase, the new term to begin July 1,2015. D) To elect for a three-year term, a member of the Board of Education to fill the vacancy occasioned by the expiration of the term of Barbara Berkowitz,the new term to begin July 1, 2015. E) To vote upon such other propositions as may properly come before the meeting. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Education will hold a public budget hearing on May 11,2015 at 7:30 p.m. DST, in the South Middle School located at 349 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, New York for the purpose of discussing expenditure of funds and the budgeting thereof relative to the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures of said school district for school year 2015-2016 at which time and which place all persons interested in the subjec;t matter thereof will have an opportunity to be heard. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the annual election shall be conducted by voting on propositions and candidates on voting machines on May 19, 2015 commencing at 7:00 a.m. and ending 10:00 p.m., DST. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes (school budget) exclusive of public monies, and copies of propositions involving expenditure of monies for the operation of the school system for the ensuing year, may be obtained y any resident in the district during the fourteen days immediately preceding the annual election, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at each schoolhouse in which school is maintained during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The aforesaid budget statement shall contain the amount of money to be paid to Great Neck Library for library services for the year beginning January 1, 2016. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the District is required 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 on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payment in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that nominations for members of the Board of Education shall be made by petition signed by at least 47 qualified voters of the District and filed in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of g a.m. and

5 p.m. not later than the 30th day preceding the election at which the trustees shall be voted upon, this date April 20, 2015. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate. The two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected to office. Where terms are of different length, the candidate receiving the highest vote shall be elected to the longest term. However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his or her unwillingness to serve. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that registration is permitted in the office of the District Clerk, Phipps Administration Building, 345 Lakeville Road, during the hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, up to and including May 14, 2015. A register will be prepared and will be filed in the office of the District Clerk, 345 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, New York, and such register will be open for inspection by any qualified voter between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (DST) on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for voting on the budget and election, except Sunday, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon (DST) on Saturday, and at each polling place on election day. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a person shall be entitled to vote at the annual election who is a citizen of the United States, eighteen years of age, a resident of the School District for a period of thirty days next preceding the election at which he/she offers to vote and registered to vote for said election. A person shall be registered to vote if he or she shall have permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections or with the School District’s Board of Registration. Only persons who shall be registered shall be entitled to vote. Said register shall include (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall present themselves personally for registration, and (2) all voters previously registered for any annual or special District election and who shall have voted at any annual or special District election held or conducted at any time within the four calendar years (2011-2014) prior to preparation of said register. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration will meet during the hours of voting at the Annual District Election on May 19, 2015 at the polling places in each of the election districts to prepare a register for District elections to be held subsequent to May 19, 2015. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board shall convene a special meeting thereof within twenty-four hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvas ballots pursuant to Education Law ß2019-a.2.b at said special meeting of the Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for the school district election may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall

have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election except Sundays. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Education has adopted rules governing the election, which include the following: a) Any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines (except propositions or questions which are required to be stated in this Notice) shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District or 5% of the eligible voters who voted in the previous annual election, whichever is greater, and filed in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., not later than the 30th day preceding the election at which such question or proposition shall be voted upon. b) All petitions submitting questions or propositions shall clearly and concisely state the proposition or question to be submitted to the election, but the form and language of such question or proposition shall be determined by the Board of Education. c) The Board of Education shall examine each petition filed with the office of the District Clerk for the submission of questions and propositions and may reject said petition if its purpose is not within the power of the voters, or where expenditure of money is required by the petition, if the proposition fails to include the necessary specific appropriation. Dated: March 16, 2015 Great Neck, New York BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT DIANA O’CONNELL, DISTRICT CLERK GNN 141338 4x 4/03, 17, 5/01, 15, 2015 #141338

Notice of Formation of Karla M Paz CCC-SLP PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/08/2014. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The PLLC, 103 Franklin St. Elmont, NY 11003 Purpose: any lawful purpose. GNN 141250 6x 3/20, 27, 4/03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 #141250

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 9 Nassau LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/20/2015. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent

of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 9 Nassau LLC, 9 Nassau Drive, Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. GNN 141359 6x 4/03, 10, 17, 24, 5/01, 8, 2015 #141359

Notice of formation of YH & P LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 03/21/2014. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: The LLC, PO Box 234593, Great Neck, NY 11023. Purpose: any lawful purpose. GNN 141292 6x 3/27, 4/03, 10, 17, 24, 5/01, 2015 #141292

Notice of Formation of Precipio Sales LLc. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/9/2015. 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, 5 Glenwood Street, Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: any lawful purpose. GNN 141283 6x 3/27, 4/03, 10, 17, 24, 5/01, 2015 #141283

Notice of Qualification of BRIONES SERVICES, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 03/03/2015. Office location: Nassau County. LLC formed in Texas (TX) on 08/18/2014. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 8118 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209. TX address of LLC: 8118 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209. Cert. of Form. filed with TX Secy. of State, 1019 Brazos, Austin, TX 78701. Purpose: any lawful activity. GNN 141258 6x 3/20, 27, 4/03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 #141258

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of Great Neck Union Free School District of the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, (in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5-1 of the General Municipal Law) hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: GARBAGE AND REFUSE REMOVAL for use in the schools of the District. Bids will be received until 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, April 27, 2015 at

the Buildings & Grounds Office, Phipps Administration Building, 345 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, New York 11020 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the same office. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informality in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid, which in the opinion of the Board of Education will be in the best interests of the School District. Board of Education, Great Neck Union Free School District, Great Neck, New York By: Alfredo G. Cavallaro Business Administrator GNN 141399 1x 4/17/2015 #141399

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Thomaston invites sealed proposals for the furnishing of all materials and labor necessary for the performance of a contract to be let by the Village of Thomaston for “Road Improvements (2015-3)”. All such sealed proposals must be received by the Board of Trustees at 100 East Shore Road, Thomaston, New York, on or before Friday, May 8, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. prevailing time. At such time and place, all sealed proposals will be opened and read aloud, and the contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as may be practicable. Instructions to bidders, specifications, the quantities of the said public work, a proposed contract, and Village forms for the said public work will be available for examination and procurement at the office of the Village Clerk, 100 East Shore Road, Thomaston, New York, during regular business hours. A non-refundable fee of $100.00 (check only) payable to the Village of Thomaston will be required of all prospective bidders for a copy of the proposed contract documents. Only such proposals as are made and filed upon the form of proposal provided shall be considered. Proposals are to be submitted in a sealed envelope, prominently marked on the outside “Road Improvements (2015-3)”. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids in the best interests of the Village. Federal equal employment opportunity and labor standards are applicable for all work performed under this contract. Dated: April 14, 2015 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES STEVEN WEINBERG, MAYOR GNN 141400 1x 4/17/2015 #141400

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G.N. doc charged in murder-for-hire plot Continued from Page 1 the top charge of 2nd degree conspiracy. He has also been charged with felony counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance, arson, burglary, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal sale of a firearm and criminal solicitation. The three defendants were due to be arraigned Wednesday afternoon in Nassau County District Court. County prosecutors said they had been investigating a high frequency of Oxycodone prescriptions Moschetto had been writing when they discovered a link between the cardiologist and an unsolved arson plot in Great Neck in February. Following Moschetto’s arrest Tuesday, investigators discovered a weapons cache of more than 100 illegal guns and various knives, swords, axes and a hand grenade in a secret room in his home that was controlled by a switch-activated bookshelf, prosecutors said. “What started as a routine investigation into the sale of prescription drugs revealed itself to be an even graver and more complex case with very serious allegations involving arson, as-

sault weapons and even a murder plot,” Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas said at a news conference announcing the arrests on Wednesday. “Doctors are supposed to ensure the health and wellbeing of people, but Dr. Moschetto is alleged to have replaced that responsibility with brazen, callous criminal acts,” she added. Moschetto’s legal representatives could not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday. The investigation began following various drug purchases by undercover Nassau County Police and Drug Enforcement Agency officers that were then linked to Moschetto, prosecutors said. As the deals progressed, prosecutors said, officers began purchasing weapons, and during a sale on Jan. 22, the seller requested dynamite needed to blow up a building. Weeks later, the seller said the dynamite was no longer needed because fire was set to the building instead. That building, prosecutors said, was at 38 Northern Blvd., where Moschetto and the former business associate had a cardiology practice.

Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announces the arrests of Anthony Moschetto, James Kalamaras and James Chmera during a news conference in Mineola on Wednesday. According to a WebMD profile, Moschetto graduated from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology in 1987. He was affiliated with St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center in Roslyn. The practice at 38 Northern Boulevard is called Heart Diagnostic Imaging and is run by Dr. Martin Handler, who according to U.S. News Report is also affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

Heart Diagnostic Imaging declined to comment on Moschetto’s arrest. Assistant Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said Wednesday that the arson, thought to have occurred on or around Feb. 22, was extinguished quickly and with little to no damage to the building because it was set beneath the building’s sprinkler system. There were no people in the building at the time of the fire.

The cause of the dispute between Moschetto and the unidentified business associate was not disclosed, but prosecutors said Moschetto no longer worked at the targeted cardiology practice. Donnelly said Kalamaras set the fire, while Chmela served as the getaway driver. Chmela, of Selden, faces up to 15 years if convicted of the top charge of felony second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He has also been charged with felony counts of arson, burglary and criminal sale of a firearm. Kalamaras was charged with felony arson and burglary counts. He faces a maximum life sentence. More recently, Moschetto set up an assault and later a murder agreement of the business associate to an undercover detective, offering $5,000 for the assault and more than $20,000 for murder, prosecutors said. The plot was expected to be executed sometime in May. “I can’t imagine what evil this man has committed and what evil he was planning for the future,” Acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter said.

Basketball game to help fund medical clinics Continued from Page 3 nosed as HIV positive in 1997 and with terminal brain cancer in 2002. After he was diagnosed with brain cancer, doctors told him they only expected him to live another two to four years. He said he had surgery to remove his tumor as well as radiation to fight his cancer, but wouldn’t go through chemotherapy.

“All the doctors I went to wanted me on chemo, except one brain oncologist who said she wouldn’t put me on chemo if I were her own brother. I went with her, and I made the right choice,” Brodsky said. Brodsky also believes that being HIV positive could have something to do with being saved from his cancer. He was

prescribed the antiretroviral drug Viracept to treat his HIV, which doctors would later find may be able to treat cancer as well. “So I had five years of AIDS medicine in me before the brain cancer, which may have helped it,” he said. But Brodsky never let HIV or cancer slow him down.

A marathon runner before his two diagnoses, Brodsky has continued to run in marathons with his wife of 35 years, Jodi. His last three marathons have been his fastest since he was diagnosed with brain cancer. But HIV has change Brodsky, he said. Before he was diagnosed, he described himself as a quiet architect living the classical

suburban lifestyle. People have told Brodsky that since he was diagnosed with HIV he has become more talkative. “To raise money you have to be more out there and be more talkative and not so quiet,” Brodsky said. “I like my personality more, and being able to help people feels good.”

Center memorializes Holocaust victims Continued from Page 4 the children of the survivors to maintain the stories of their parents and keep their memories alive.” This is the first year the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs gave the yahrzeit candles to the center, which is located in Glen Cove. While prayers were said at the event, Katz said, it was more of a community event — a solemn remembrance of lives lost. “The candles are traditionally lit on the anniversary of someone’s death or on certain holidays during the year,” Katz

said. “They symbolize remembrance.” Katz said he brought the idea up at one of the federation’s meetings. He said when he was president of the club, it did not have the resources to get all the candles and distribute them. “The idea had been on my mind for a long time,” Katz said. “We were just so busy at the time. We were trying to increase the amount of clubs [in FJMC] and we never got to the point where we could step back and rethink what we could do for

the community.” The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs hopes to continue the candle lighting every year at the center, as does Markowitz. “[Yom HaShoah] has become a permanent place on the Jewish calendar now,” Markowitz said. “We view it as a very solemn day of the year, and try to mark it each year with some program.” For Yom HaShoah this year, Markowitz said, the center brought together the families of two Jewish people who helped each other escape the Nazi’s in

1940s Europe. Ron Brunell, a board member at the center, told the story of his father who had escaped to France from Germany when Adolf Hitler took power. At the age of 14, Brunell’s father had to find a way to escape to Portugal when the Nazi’s invaded France. Markowitz said Brunell’s father then met the Van Italie family, a family of Belgian Jews, who would provide the travel expenses to escape Nazi-occupied Europe, while Brunell’s father would provide the visas. “It was a reunion of the

descendants of those families,” Markowitz said. “They told their stories and you could see the missing pieces of each other their stories coming together. It was a remarkable event.” Markowitz also said, however, that even though the center likes to celebrate those who escaped the Holocaust, it is important to remember those who did not. “For every one of these wonderful stories of survival and escape — each one represents the 100,000 of those who didn’t make it out,” Markowitz said.

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GOP plots $3 trillion giveaway to top 1% Continued from Page 20 ($2.46), Montana ($1.24), West Virginia, ($1.91), Arizona ($1.47), Louisiana ($1.37), South Dakota ($0.80), Maine ($1.58) and South Carolina ($5.38). Least dependent on federal spending? New Jersey, Delaware, Illinois, Minnesota, Kansas, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Ohio (New York is No. 20 on the list, getting back 58 cents on its $1 of tax). “The extent to which the average American’s tax burden varies based on his or her state of residence represents a significant point of differentiation between state economies. But it’s only one piece of the puzzle,” John S. Kiernan noted in “2015’s Best and Worst States to be a Taxpayer” for WalletHub. “What if, for example, a particular state can afford not to tax its residents at high rates because it receives disproportionately more funding from the federal government than states with apparently oppressive tax codes? That would change the narrative significantly, revealing federal dependence where bold, efficient stewardship was once thought to preside.” Still, politicians from Cuomo to Walker to Christie use taxes to hammer in other policies. But are taxes the determining factor in where people choose to live? “For most Americans, the major factors determining where they live are where they get a job; how well the job pays; and what the schools and communities where they have job offers are like,” said Linda McKissack Beale, professor of law at Wayne State University. “Additional factors include what others say about quality of life in that city and state, and whether they have family and friends in that area. “Most people don’t decide where to live based on taxes, in part because they usually don’t have full information about complex state and local tax regimes or about the kinds of services paid for by those living in that state and local taxes,” McKissack Beale said. “It is mainly the most affluent Americans in the top quintile of the income distribution, who have great flexibility in where they live and work, who can cherrypick their state of residence for tax policies (and politicians) that are favorable to them.” Is it good policy for states and localities to get into an “arms race” of tax-cutting in order to attract residents and businesses? “The attempts to use state and local tax policy to ‘attract new residents and stimulate growth’ —

which lately seems to mean cutting taxes or offering tax breaks to particular industries - are likely to be unproductive,” she stated. “States like Kansas that tout large tax cuts frequently end up in dire budget situations where they do not have enough revenue coming in to pay for important infrastructure and education. People do notice when a state’s roads are full of potholes (just look at Michigan as an example) or when a state revenue gap results in prison overcrowding, cuts to schools and universities, and drastic reductions in the many other services on which citizens depend.” “It is really hard to use tax policy to attract new residents because it is not good policy to give some individuals a break while not giving the current residents the same break, and if you reduce the tax rate for everyone then services will go down and new residents will not want to come,” commented Hughlene Burton, associate professor of accounting at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Belk College of Business. Yet, the inter-state race for tax giveaways was very much at play in the rationale for Cuomo’s tax credits on yachts and private planes, which just got through in the budget. “It’s about job creation,” state Senate Leader Dean Skelos (R-LI) told the New York Post. “Just like we have the film tax credit, we have other exemptions. It makes New York state competitive, and that would afford jobs for people who make above the minimum wage.” (nypost.com/2015/03/31/newyork-state-giving-huge-tax-breakto-luxury-yacht-buyers). (I have repeatedly asked the governor’s press office to illustrate how film credits are net-positive for state revenue and jobs, without any success.) But it’s not really about job creation at all. It’s about giving back the monies that wealthy donors “invested” in their favored politicians. Tax policy is providing windfalls, giving the wealthy millions in “mad money” they can spend to curry favor with politicians who will advance still more favorable policies. The tax giveaways to wealthy donors are even worse at the federal level. Indeed, the Republican budget would give $3 trillion in tax cuts to the wealthiest individuals (averaging $200,000 tax cut) and corporations and pay for it with higher taxes for working stiffs, and cutting social programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps and the children’s health program. To put those tax cuts into perspective, the wealthiest have $200,000 in walking around money they wouldn’t have had but for Republicans, so you can see the incentive to contribute generously

to campaigns to guarantee tax “reform” that continues to cut taxes on wealth, on businesses, and on inheritance. Republicans refuse to eliminate loopholes that enable profitable corporations like General Electric, Boeing and Verizon to pay ZERO taxes by allowing them to offshore profits (while taking advantage of taxpayer-funded services and protections, everything from military and trade representation to public schools and training programs that provide workers), holding fast to tax policy that actually incentivizes companies to send jobs and profits off shore. In 1952, the corporate income tax accounted for about 32 percent of all federal tax revenue. Today, despite record-breaking profits, corporate taxes bring in just 11 percent. Yet Republicans argue that the U.S. has one of the highest “nominal” corporate tax rates, 35 percent (except no one pays that). And in honor of April 15 (Tax Day), Republicans intend to offer legislation to eliminate the estate tax, altogether - a tax that now only impacts 2 in 1,000 families (estates of individuals worth more than $5.4 million, or $10.8 million per couple), giving multi-millionaires and billionaires an average $3 million tax break that will cost $270 billion over 10 years. “In the United States today, economic inequality is at its highest since just before the Great Depression. Millions of us are struggling just to get by. The Estate Tax is one very modest way our government can prevent inequality from growing even greater,” said the Campaign for Tax Fairness. In contrast to the Republicans’ “big idea” that would benefit a mere 5,400 families in the richest one-tenth of the top 1 percent strata (while increasing the deficit, since the cuts are not included in the Republican budget) President Obama is proposing tax reforms that would benefit 44 million households - in terms of child care credits, college affordability, retirement savings. Obama is proposing to make two years of community college free — for people of any age, whether recent high school graduates or adults looking to get training for new jobs — and pay for it by closing loopholes for the wealthiest investors and levying a .07 percent fee on the biggest banks “to discourage the kind of risky behavior that crashed our economy just a few years ago.” “Making community colleges free is good for workers, it’s good for companies, and it’s good for our economy.” President Obama is seeking tax reform “designed not just to provide additional tax cuts for families, but

help families that choose to work, to work, and help families get ahead with the extra returns you get from college education, save for retirement - all these tax cuts paid for by closing loopholes that benefit the very highest income households like “trust-fund” loopholes where 1/10 of 1 percent get the bulk of the benefits,” Jason Furman, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, said in a press call. “These are rooted in Middle Class Economics, where you get a tax cut when you need it most to help you participate and get ahead in the economy - that’s a real contrast to the approach that Republicans are taking.” Obama is seeking tax benefits focused on areas that middle class families worry about and make sense economically,” she said: assistance paying for child care, 8.5 million families getting more help paying for college; simplifying the process for 25 million families seeking to claim the education credit; making it easier for millions to have access to retirement savings at work; and a larger income tax credit for lower wage workers. “Pre-school - for children beginning at birth - the most vulnerable - extending until kindergarten. It’s incredibly important but the return on investment is also incredibly high,” she said. “Quality child care to help working families, so they can work knowing their kids are in good, safe environment, which also has a bigger return because children arrive at kindergarten better prepared, are more successful in school and later. “Budget proposals are a reflection of priorities,” Cecilia Muñoz, director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, said during a press briefing. “The budget proposal the president put forward is a clear reflection of priorities that have guided his presidency: growing the economy from the middle out and making sure and make sure we invest in opportunities for middle class families.” This is in contrast to the debunked “trickle down” policies that underpin all the Republicans’ so-called tax-reforms - essentially cutting taxes only for the wealthiest, who have been shown already to have sucked up 95 percent of all the income gains since the Great Recession. How cynical that Republicans - especially those putting their names forward for the Presidency - blame Obama for stagnant wages and growing income inequality, when it is their obstruction of the very policies that would have restored the mythic American Dream of upward mobility. Since it is clear that Republicans are only doubling down on policies that benefit only the 1

percent, progressives are urging President Obama to sign executive orders “to direct the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service to end tax giveaways to large corporations, multimillionaire hedge fund managers, and the worst of the 1% that will cost America more than $100 billion over the next decade.” These include: • The check-the-box loophole allows multinational companies to characterize their offshore subsidiaries in different ways to different governments so that their profits are untaxed. • The Hewlett-Packard loophole allows American corporations to use short-term loans from their subsidiaries to circumvent the requirement that they pay U.S. taxes on their offshore profits when those profits are brought to the U.S. • The corporate inversions loophole allows an American corporation to merge with a (usually much smaller) foreign corporation and then re-incorporate as a foreign company to avoid U.S. taxes, even as it continues to operate and be managed in the U.S. • The carried interest loophole allows hedge fund managers to characterize their compensation (which they earn for managing other people’s money) as capital gains, which is subject to lower personal income tax rates than other types of income. • Valuation discounts are restrictions placed on small business property given to family members (to keep the business in the family, for example) that are often meaningless, but are claimed to dramatically reduce their value for estate and gift tax purposes. • The real estate investment trust (REIT) loophole allows private prisons, billboard companies, casinos and other companies to claim that they are making money from rents to avoid paying the corporate income tax. (I posed the question to the White House as to the prospect of the president signing such executive orders but had not heard back by presstime.) “At a time of massive wealth and income inequality, we need a progressive tax system in this country which is based on ability to pay,” said Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (a possible presidential candidate). “It is not acceptable that major profitable corporations have paid nothing in federal income taxes, and that corporate CEOs in this country often enjoy an effective tax rate which is lower than their secretaries. It is absurd that we lose over $100 billion a year in revenue because corporations and the wealthy stash their cash in offshore tax havens around the world. The time is long overdue for real tax reform.”

Sports

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Winning weekend for LIU Post softball B y Mi c hael O te r o second round tripper on the afComing off a sweep of Molloy College which pushed their winning streak to 12 games, the LIU Post Softball team returned to action on Saturday, Apr. 11, when they faced off against the Mavericks from Mercy College. The Mavericks took game one of two by a score of 2-1. The Pioneers’ lone run came on a fifth inning homer by sophomore infielder Kayla McCoy. The Mavericks answered that run with one of their own in the bottom half of the sixth inning. In extra innings, the Mavericks dealt the final blow with a walk-off double off the bat of senior first baseman Jackie Couillard, which scored sophomore outfielder Janelle Wade. In the second game, the Pioneers jumped out to an early 1-0 lead thanks to a lead-off triple which was followed by a sacrifice fly. As in the first game, Mercy responded. They avoided the shut-down inning and tied the score at one on a home run by senior catcher Liza Ueno. With the score evened up at one, McCoy put the Pioneers on top in the third inning with her

ternoon. That was all the offense the Pioneers would need as Isabella Corrao kept the opposition on their heels and guided the team to the 3-2 win. The junior hurler went seven innings while scattering nine hits and striking out five on route to her fourth win of the season. The Pioneers rounded out their weekend of games on Sunday, Apr. 12, when they took the field against the Golden Lions from Dowling College in their inaugural Make-A-Wish double header at home in Brookville. Powered by senior catcher Aly Dzierzynski, the Pioneers won both low scoring affairs to take three out of the four weekend games. In game one, the Pioneers and Golden Lions found themselves in the middle of a pitchers’ dual; as neither team got on the board through six and half innings. Sophomore outfielder Mackenzie Buckley delivered the decisive run in the bottom of the seventh inning which plated senior outfielder Samantha Miller for the walk-off victory. Sophomore pitcher Ashley Miller held the Golden Lions to

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Paige Swantek in action for the LIU Post Softball team three hits while collecting six punch outs in her seven inning outing. She improved to 9-2 for the season. In the second game, the Pioneers got their offense going early. After a RBI single by freshman shortstop Jaclyn Hahn, Dzierzynski came to plate and launched her 49th career home

run, breaking the record for most round trippers at LIU Post. Senior hurler Megan Salcido went the distance, striking out four and only allowing one run to earn her fifth win of year. The Pioneers won by a score of 3-1. Head LIU Post softball coach Jamie Apicella and his squad return to the field on Wednesday,

April 15, when they play host to St. Thomas Aquinas College. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

Women’s lacrosse extends win streak to eight B y T ho m as S c a v etta

Head LIU Post women’s lacrosse coach Meghan McNamara and her Pioneer squad traveled down to Washington D.C. on Friday, April 10, where they decimated their new ECC foe, the University of the District of Colombia, in a 20-2 blowout at Woodrow Wilson High School. In the first ever meeting between the two teams, the Pioneers overwhelmed the Firebirds in the first half, holding a commanding 15-1 lead into the break. Sophomore attacker Stefani Vagelatos scored four goals and senior midfielder Jenna Pierro recorded three tallies and two helpers in the first 30 minutes of action. LIU Post continued to strike in the second half, as sophomore attacker Brianna Gibbons and freshman attacker Andrea Ferncsik each scored their first collegiate goals. The Pioneers dominated in the shot count (40-2), as their defenders, led by sophomore midfielder Connor Bird, junior midfielder Kaitlin Gaghan, and junior Brittany Smith, had Photo/Kimberly Toledo the hosts on lockdown for the entire game. Brianna LeCompte moving the Smith and Bird both won six draws and ball down the field secured three ground balls.

On Wednesday, April 8, the women’s lacrosse team knocked off Dowling College in an 11-4 triumph at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium in Brookville. This East Coast conference showdown was chippy throughout all 60 minutes. Dowling piled up the fouls early, with yellow cards on junior midfielder Allie Merrill and senior attacker Jackie Andersen. However, the Pioneers couldn’t take advantage as they trailed 2-1 in the opening moments of the contest. It wasn’t long until the hosts found their footing though. After a Vagelatos shot ricochet off the left pole, the Pioneers continued to attack and scored on an Emily Delaney goal, assisted by Gaghan. LIU Post continued to string tallies together as they went on a 4-0 run to carry a 5-2 edge into halftime. Sophomore midfielder Cara Douglas, Pierro, and Vagelatos all found the back of the net during the stretch. Delaney dished out the final score of the half to Vagelatos with just 8.5 seconds remaining. The Pioneers extended their advantage to 8-3 with two goals from Pierro and one from Douglas midway through the second half. Shortly thereafter, the Golden Lions were slapped with their third yellow card of the

game. Sophomore attacker Katie Meinecke scored to make the score 8-4 at the 19:49 mark, but from there on, it was all LIU scoring the final three markers. Pierro delivered the knockout punch with 1:09 remaining, scoring her fourth goal of the game on a freeposition shot. Two-time East Coast Conference goalie of the week, Olivia Kirk, was a force in the cage, making seven saves for LIU Post. The hosts outshot the opposition 29-16 and converted 12-of-14 clears. Pierro won six draw controls and scooped up three ground balls, in addition to her four goals. Delaney and Vagelatos each had three points for the Pioneers. LIU Post will return to the field on Saturday, April 18, when they play host to St. Thomas Aquinas College, in a match-up at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium. McNamara and her team look to remain undefeated in ECC action. Game time is scheduled for 12 p.m. This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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