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Cites lack of job creation tied to tax breaks granted in 2013 By B I ll saN aNToNIo Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos is calling on the county’s Industrial Development Agency to reconsider the criteria by which it grants tax breaks to businesses planning construction amid a recently issued report from the state comptroller’s office which showed that Nassau County’s tax breaks generated far fewer jobs off such projects in 2013 than in neighboring counties as well as IDA’s across the state. In a letter to IDA Executive Director Joseph J. Kearney Tuesday, Maragos wrote the agency should “review their existing job creation strategies, personnel performance and to institute appropriate changes to achieve better results” than the 1,835 jobs the state reported Nassau netted that year when the county granted $43,325,571 in net tax exemptions. “The [Nassau County Industri-

al Development Agency] plays an important role in ensuring that our county remains competitive within the region by maintaining and attracting new jobs. It is disappointing that we have fallen behind in these critical areas,” Maragos wrote. Maragos in his analysis of Nassau’s IDA activity that year found the agency “appears to support smaller scale projects with less jobs potential,” suggesting it instead “favor higher quality projects that have the potential to create or retain a higher number of jobs.” In 2013, the most recent year for which statistics are available, the Nassau County IDA approved 278 projects worth more than $2.9 billion and offered businesses more than $69 million in tax exemptions, according to the state comptroller’s May 18 report. The Nassau IDA recovered just 37 percent of the exemptions through payment-in-lieu-of-taxes Continued on Page 50

Matteo’s chef anthony Martarana treats participants of the Roslyn-Herricks-east Williston adult education’s Gourmet Chef Series to a demonstration of his talents. See story on page 40.

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to join the Allied forces 90 days after the invasion of Normandy, he was nearly sent back to When Vincent DeMartino America. “I’m six months shy of 90, arrived in Europe in July of 1944 with the United States but I was only 18 when I was in Army’s 95th Infantry Division, Europe. I joke about it now, but

my first sergeant didn’t believe I was 18,” the longtime Floral Park resident and Albertson V.F.W. Post 5253 past commander said. “They had to send off for my birth certificate.” Continued on Page 51

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roslyn Hgts. native La Marmite to finally wins a tony close at age 41 Stephen Schwartz receives Richard Rodgers award

Owners to reopen as Copperhill By Ja m es G a l l o w ay

Composer Stephen Schwartz accepts the isabelle Stevenson award during Sunday’s Tony awards. By B I ll saN aNToNIo Roslyn Heights native and legendary Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz’s trophy case consists of three Oscars, three Grammys, four Drama Desk awards, a Golden Globe and the Richard Rodgers’ Award for Excellence in Musical Theater. Until Sunday night, it did not include a Tony. Schwartz, whose credits include “Pippin,” “Godspell” and “Wicked” as well as a slew of motion pictures, was the recipient of the 2015 Isabelle Stevenson award, presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to the theater community through humanitar-

ian, social service or charitable efforts. “I’ve been fortunate enough in my life to gain enough of a reputation to be able to use it to advance causes I care about and to try to ease the way for others who aspire to be in this often challening profession,” said Schwartz, 67, in his acceptance speech. A 1964 Mineola High School graduate, Schwartz received the award “for his commitment to serving artists and fostering new talent,” namely through his presidency of the Dramatists Guild and work with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Foundation. Schwartz, who has worked on 18 major stage productions,

wrote lyrics for “Pocahontas” (1995), “The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) and Enchanted (2007). He also composed original songs for the 1998 animated feature “The Prince of Egypt.” First presented during the 2009 Tony Awards, previous winners of the Isabelle Stevenson Award include David Hyde Pierce, Eve Ensler, Larry Kramer and Rosie O’Donnell. “While it’s a little strange to receive an award for activities that seek no recognition, I’m proud to join the previous Isabelle Stevenson Award recipients, whom I so admire for the great contributions they’ve made to our community and to our society,” Schwartz said.

After 41 years in business, La Marmite will shutter its doors this month as the owners look to modernize the establishment by opening a rebranded restaurant called Copper Hill, which will serve American fare. The Kearns family, which owns the Williston Park eatery, said in a press release that Copperhill would open in September and specialize in “Modern American cuisine.” “Our philosophy is based on creating fiercely seasonal menus that showcase our relationships with local farms and purveyors,” executive chef Gregory Kearns said. “Whether it’s seasonal produce, local seafood or craft beer, the public is looking for high quality and great value. Our goal is to deliver both.” The family said the renovations to the 125-year-old Victorian home at 234 Hillside Ave. would include “significant enhancements to the interior,” including an extended bar, new taproom and additional room to increase dining capacity. “It’s a magnificent building with a great history,” owner Dick Kearns said. “We want to respect that history while giving the property a contemporary modern farmhouse feel.” Newsday, which gave La Marmite a three star review, called La

Marmite “one of the last ‘le’ and ‘la’ landmarks, which for decades defined haute dining on Long Island.” The Kearns purchased the restaurant in 2013 from longtime owner Renzo Pedrazzi and said they’ve “been committed to renovating the restaurant” since then. “Our first focus was on food, creating a new menu of quality dishes,” Dick Kearns said. “Now we are going to make significant enhancements to the interior, creating an atmosphere and decor that compliments our strategy. Given those changes, the decision to rebrand was a natural evolution.” In a 2014 review of La Marmite, Newsday food critic Peter Gianotti said that with the Kearns purchase of the restaurant,“the familiar northern Italian-French menu has been refreshed and updated.” “Exit seafood crepes, enter kale salad,” he wrote. Gregory Kearns said the name Copperhill is in homage to The Copper Pan, one of three restaurants to operate at the location since 1960. The “hill” refers to the restaurant’s Hillside address. “We wanted a name that respected both the history of the property and our view of the future,” Gregory Kearns said. “The Copper Pan was one of the predecessor restaurants, and I liked the idea of working copper into our décor and new image.”

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D-Day vets from Mineola honored Comrades, friends inducted together into New York State Senate’s Veterans’ Hall of Fame By Ja m es G a l l o w ay Tom Scardino could see the smoke rising from the Utah Beach sand, blurring the view of the bunkers flowered with German machine guns about a football field back from shore. Looking into the eyes of the soldiers with him in the landing craft on June 6, 1944, Scardino said he made his peace. “I said my prayers fast and accepted death,” Scardino, a Mineola resident, said of D-Day. “Everything was quiet. We just looked at each other. Nobody opened their mouth except the sergeant, and all he said was get up that effing hill.” “I ran up that hill like you wouldn’t believe,” Scardino said. A little ways back, Ray Vaz, also a member of the 90th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, prepared for his turn to sprint up Utah Beach. And 70 years later, as

Senator Martins (second left) congratulates Tom Scardino (seated left) and Ray Vaz (seated right) on their induction into the New York State Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame. Family and friends joined them at the event. Scardino and Vaz were inducted together into the New York State Senate’s Veterans’ Hall of Fame, Vaz gave his close friend the DDay credit he was due. “He should have

cleaned up that place (before I got there),” Vaz said. (Scardino affectionately called Vaz a “pain in the ass.”) State Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola) inducted the

two Mineola residents into the Hall of Fame last Friday, citing the veterans’ bravery and valor. “Tom Scardino and Raymond Vaz are among the greatest of the ‘Great-

est Generation.’ When our country needed them, they answered the call,” Martins said. “Both men are heroes in every sense of the word and most deserving of this honor. Congratulations to

Tom and Ray on being inducted into the New York State Senate’s Veterans’ Hall of Fame.” For their service, both Vaz and Scardino received Bronze Stars, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, the World War II Victory Medal and Purple Hearts with Oak Leaf Clusters, signifying the two times each was wounded. Scardino was shot in the hand during the Battle of St. Lo and hit with shrapnel while in the basement of the medical station surrounded by cognac. “All I know is I was screaming. I was burning, and I just passed out,” Scardino said. “And the next time I came to consciousness, I was on the beach going back to the jeep.” During his rehabilitation process, Scardino, who moved to Mineola in 1975, began bowling and eventually became a professional bowler. Continued on Page 50

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Wheatley sees rise in acceptance rate College admissions for EWSD students compare favorably to neighboring school district By Ja m es G a l l o w ay The East Williston School District saw the college acceptance rate of its seniors increase by 5 percent over last year, according to a presentation by Director of Guidance Greg Wasserman. Seniors at Wheatley High School had a 76 percent acceptance rate in 2015, up from 71 percent last year, according to the presentation. In 2015, seniors submitted a total of 1,231 applications and received 935 acceptances. Last year, seniors submitted 1,502 applications and received 1,067 acceptances. Applications per student were slightly down from last year, to 7.7 per student from 8.9, while the median acceptance rate per student increased to 86 percent from 75 percent in 2014. Wheatley seniors had a 15.6 percent acceptance rate to Ivy League schools, with 10 acceptances out of 64 applications submitted. Five students were accepted

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four to Duke and one to the University of Chicago. In a side-by-side comparison of Wheatley applications to a neighboring district — which was

not named in the PowerPoint presentation — Wheatley had a higher acceptance rate at 24 of the 38 Ivy League and top-tier colleges to which students from both districts

applied. Of note, Wheatley’s acceptance rate was higher at the University of Chicago, Cornell and Georgetown. The neighboring district had a higher acceptance rate at 11 of the 38 top-tier schools, including Columbia, Princeton, Harvard and Stanford. Of the 160 colleges overall to which to which students from both districts applied, Wheatley had a higher acceptance rate at 123 of those schools (77 percent), while the neighboring district had the higher acceptance rate at 25 schools (16 percent). The districts had the same acceptance rate at 7 percent of the schools. Efforts to reach Wheatley principal Sean Feeney were unavailing. Reach reporter James Galloway by e-mail at jgalloway@ theislandnow.com or by phone at 516.307.1045 x204. Also follow us on Twitter @theislandnow and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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Scotto slams Bonomo DA donations Calls for Singas to return money donated by Manhasset man, firm tied to Skelos probe B Y B I LL SA N A N T O N I O

Michael Scotto last week called on Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, who he is challenging for the Democratic nomination for district attorney, to relinquish a campaign contribution from Anthony Bonomo, a major political donor whose malpractice insurance firm was recently linked to a federal corruption probe of former state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre). “The acceptance of money from Anthony Bonomo, who is currently under federal investigation, raises serious questions about the integrity of the DA’s office under Singas’ stewardship and once again shows that she is focused on being a politician and not a prosecutor,” said Scotto, of Port Washington, in a statement. “Money is where all political corruption starts. This contribution begs the question of why the DA’s office never opened an investigation into Sen. Skelos and

Michael Scotto his son.” According to campaign finance records, Bonomo, of Manhasset, contributed $5,000 to Friends of Madeline Singas on Dec. 31, 2014. His company, Physicians Re-

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Dean and Adam Skelos pleaded not guilty last Monday to corruption charges alleging the state senator used his political power to help his son acquire jobs, money and benefits from a developer, environmental firm and malpractice insurance company. The insurer, which has not been officially identified, allegedly provided Adam Skelos with $100,000 from a no-show job and benefits, according to the indictment against the Skeloses. Physicians Reciprocal Insurers, which is the second largest medical malpractice firm in the state and is run by Bonomo, issued an emailed statement to Newsday saying: “We are aware that the U.S. Attorney is investigating Dean Skelos and his son Adam. PRI is cooperating with the U.S. Attorney and has no further comment at this time.” Campaign finance records show the Bonomo family contributed more than $800,000 to candidates in the 2014 election cycle, including Skelos, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, state Comptroller

Thomas DiNapoli and state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Bonomo in April was tapped by Cuomo to head the New York Racing Association, but took a leave of absence on June 3 — days before Saturday’s Belmont Stakes — amid the recent developments involving his company and Skelos. “I do not want to have recent events distract from the ongoing work of NYRA,” Bonomo wrote to Cuomo, according to published reports. “I wish you and the NYRA continued success.” Singas, also of Manhasset, who received the Nassau County Democratic Committee’s endorsement in mid May, raised $411,221.37 and had $28,814 in expenses as of January’s campaign finance filing, the most recent filing date. Scotto, a former assistant district attorney in New York City who officially announced his candidacy in early May, had raised $6,400 and had $11,880 in expenses, according to campaign finance records.

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U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice said she never wanted to leave her former position as Nassau County District Attorney because she didn’t want to leave her father. But two days after Christmas 2013, her life changed when her father died at the age of 89. “Three days later Carolyn McCarthy says ‘I’m not running’ and in a snap of a finger, you’re life can change,” Rice said. “That door opened and I walked through it.” Rice (D-Garden City) remarks came in a talk at a League of Women Voters of Nassau County convention dinner Thursday at Jonathan’s Restaurant in New Hyde Park about her first couple months in office. Rice became Nassau County District Attorney in 2006, but left after being elected to Congress in 2014. She was replaced by Madeline Singas in January, who is serving as acting district attorney. Rice edged Long Beach Republican Bruce Blakeman to succeed the retiring U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) in the 4th Congressional District. Rice, who had McCarthy’s backing, defeated Blakeman with 51 percent of the vote to his 46 percent, in a race that was close for most of the evening. Rice said being district attorney is the best job a lawyer can have, but eventually her life lead her in a different direction. “Time and life sometimes changes,” Rice said. “I always said I’m not going to be DA for life. They tried to get me to run for Congress years before and I said I’d never do it.” Rice said she liked being a woman succeeding a woman in office. “We need more women at the table,” Rice said. “We need more diverse voices. That’s how we get problems solved.” One of the first things Rice learned in Washington D.C. she said was that it is a rule-driven place — something she likes as a rule-oriented person. She also said, however, that rules only apply to some people when they want them to apply. She also said that while she wasn’t a believer in term limits previously, she now

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Herricks reaches contract agreements 7 non-teacher bargaining units agree to increased medical contributions, pay increases By Ja m es G a l l o w ay The Herricks School District has reached collective bargaining agreements with non-teacher employees who together represent about 15 percent of the district’s budget, including teachers’ aides, nurses and custodians, school officials said. In total, the Board of Education is scheduled to approve seven different agreements at its June 11 meeting. Each agreement includes a 5 percent increase in the employer health insurance contribution rate — the percentage of health insurance costs for which the employee is responsible — Herricks Assistant Superintendent for Business Helen Costigan said. The Herricks Teachers Association represented employees in three of the bargaining units: One unit for bus, front desk and school monitors and teachers’ aides; one for secretaries, nurses, therapists and clerical staff; and a unit for custodians, cleaners, maintenance staff, grounds crew, computer technicians and bus drivers and transportation employees. The district also reached individual agreements with the director

of facilities, director of transportation and director of food service. “I think it was a fair agreement, and I believe both sides are happy with the agreement,” Costigan said. The final health insurance contribution rates, Costigan said, would be 25 percent for family plans and individual plans for employees hired after 2007 and 20 percent for employees with individual plans hired before 2007, up from 20 percent and 15 percent, respectively. The district had already factored the rate changes into its fiveyear fiscal projections, she said. “Financially, we’re solid,” Costigan said. “Health insurance continues to be a significant item in the budget so increasing employee contribution helps offset that cost to the district.” The previous agreement in 2012 also included a 5 percent increase in the employee health insurance contribution rate. The Herricks Teachers Association did not respond to a phone call asking for comment. For the bigger bargaining groups, which were represented by the union, salaries will increase by 11 percent over five years. For the facilities, food service and trans-

portation directors, salaries will increase by 8 percent over four years, Costigan said. While Costigan said the state’s property tax cap did not changes the administrators’ focus during negotiations, she said the cap “has to be on everybody’s mind, including the unions.” “We worked hard together and came up with the right agreement,”

she said. “It’s hard to say how things would go without a tax cap or with a tax cap, but it certainly is on everybody’s minds, and we do talk about the tax cap during negotiations.” She said that the salary raises included in the agreements are historically lower than previous agreements, but not “significantly” lower. (She did note that the increases in

the 2015 agreement are higher for some bargaining units than the 2012 agreement because those groups accepted salary increases in light of the tax cap.) “They (the increases) were in the threes in prior years,” Costigan said. On average, about 80 percent of the a school district’s budget goes toward personnel costs.

H E R R I C K S T R I - M L E A D S T H E W AY The Herricks Chapter of Tri-M was invited this spring to lead a webinar to share the successes of their newly created website. The Herricks Tri-M is led by student leaders and faculty advisor Anissa Arnold. President Dustin Liu led the webinar, which was then distributed to chapters throughout the nation, accessible from the NAfME website (www.nafme.org). The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for high school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership.

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Turner honored for 25 years of service By Ja m es G a l l o w ay A lot has changed at Herricks over the past quarter century, but at least one thing has remained constant: Board of Education Trustee Christine Turner. On May 28, Turner was one of three people honored by the New York School Boards Association for serving more than 24 years on a school board. During her 25 years on the Herricks board, Turner said, she has seen her share of change. “I can say I’ve worked with three different superintendents — and I can’t even count how many different board members,” she said. Turner estimates she has spent more than half of her 25 years serving as either vice president or president, including most recently two years ago. “I’ve probably been president at least 10 to 12 times — could even be more,” she said. “I think I was vice president five or six times, so it’s been a lot and a lot of times.” “After a while, jeez, I just lose count,” Turner said. Turner, the director of Resur-

Christine Turner (sitting) with the Herricks Board of Education and administrators. rection Preschool in Garden City, said she was an early advocate for expanding kindergarten at Herricks to a full day, something the district did about 10 years ago and she is particularly proud of. “That was something I really researched and fought hard for. It took a while but, but it was something that was eventually accomplished,” she said. “That was always something that I just felt would make the school district better. I felt that was a direction

we should be going, and a lot of (the difficulty) had to do with finance. It’s much more costly, so we had to wait until the timing is right.” Herricks Board of Education President James Gounaris, who previously served as vice president under Turner, said Turner is “a good-hearted soul [who] always seems to want to find the bigger picture.” “She’s been an advocate for the students, staff and residents

for 25 years,” Gounaris said. “She’s worked diligently as a volunteer in some of the most difficult times in New York State educational history and has been able to provide an even keel for our programs, based on her historical advantage of being on the board for so long and her ability to use that information to be forward thinking.” Turner had been active in both the Center Street and Herricks Middle School Parent Teacher Associations when she was approached about running for a school board seat, she said. “I’m an educator, and I love the community, and I thought my children were getting a great education, and I wanted to make sure everything stayed the same it was and we continued heading in the right direction,” she said At the time she was elected, her son attended the middle school and her daughter was at Center Street. Turner said one of her biggest contributions to the district and the Board of Education is the ability to provide a sense of continuity. “Sometimes the hard part about being on the board is that people don’t know what went on before,” she said.

Twenty-five years ago, Turner was the board’s youngest member, she said. “Now, I’m the oldest,” she said. Though Turner said her experience is often advantage, she said the most effective boards are diverse and incorporate “new blood.” “You always need new blood, and you need new ideas,” she said. “When you have five people on the board. I wouldn’t want to see a board of five teachers. I wouldn’t want to see a board with no children in the school, but I think having a mixture of people is ideal.” When asked how much longer she would like to serve on the board, Turner replied, “I really couldn’t say.” “I have to take it one day at a time,” she said. “Right now, I have two more years (remaining in my three-year term). My plan is to definitely finish those two years.” “Where we are, I’m happy now because I feel the school district had a big turnaround this year,” she added. “Financially, things are in much better shape than they had been in the past couple of years.” The school district, she said, has “good years ahead.”

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East Hills resident Steven J. Eisman, a partner at the Lake Success law firm Abrams Fensterman, has officially been installed as the 113th president of the Nassau County Bar Association. Eisman, who has chaired numerous committees within the county’s legal community, will serve for one year in succeeding John P. McEntee, whose term ended on May 31. “It feels good to have gotten here. I know we have a lot of work ahead of us,” Eisman, a county bar association officer for the last five years, told Blank Slate Media after he was named its president-elect last summer. “Each year has been a fair amount of work.” In a news release from

the bar association, Eisman said he would focus on sustaining the bar association’s financial stability as well as its headquarters in Mineola, and seek to unite young lawyers and judges in ways that would ease their relationships in the courtroom. A senior litigator of matrimonial law, Eisman co-chairs Abrams Fensterman’s divorce and family law practice and has extensive experience in divorce cases involving child custody and high net worth. “The fascinating thing about being a divorce lawyer is that you learn so many different kinds of businesses,” he said. “I have to be an expert in whatever business my client or my client’s spouse is in. It’s certainly a stressful practice. You’re dealing with people’s lives.” Eisman graduated

from C.W. Post in 1976 and St. John’s University’s School of Law in 1979. He was admitted to the bar in 1980. In the 1990s, Eisman served as lieutenant governor of the New York District Kiwanis International and has served as its counsel for more than two decades. He is past president of the Nassau County Jewish Lawyers’ Association and of the St. John’s Law School Alumni Association’s Nassau County chapter. Eisman is also a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, delegate-at-large to the executive board of the New York State Bar Association’s Family Law Committee and is a member of the state bar association’s matrimonial committee and New York Family Law Inn of Court.

Cheris picked as prez of Temple Sinai B Y B I LL SA N A N T O N I O As his family became more active at Temple Sinai of Roslyn Heights about a decade ago, Jonathan Cheris said, he purchased the online domain name MySinai.org. Now the director of marketing information and insights at Astoria Bank in Lake Success, the Village of East Hills resident sought ways of expanding Temple Sinai’s brand as he began serving the temple in various capacities, including a nine-year stint on its board of trustees. MySinai.org is now the temple’s official website, and Cheris is Sinai’s president. “The MySinai brand truly symbolizes how I feel about the temple,” said Cheris, who succeeds former President Howard Berrent with a two-year term. “When I’m in the building, something special happens. I feel it. It’s my Sinai and I want to share that with others. When they get it,

Jonathan Cheris they love it. Everyone should feel a part of my Sinai.” Since the Cheris family joined the temple in 2001, Cheris has served as president of the Brotherhood, Sinai’s men’s group, as well as the chairperson of its membership committee, marketing committee and administration committee. His daughter Sara, a junior at Roslyn High School, was also recently elected co-president of SORTY, the

temple’s senior youth group. “I’m at a comfortable place now where I want to serve this community in a greater way,” Jonathan Cheris said. “I want to serve our community and I want to develop our regional and national connections more strongly.” Cheris is also a member of the corporate board for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation’s Long Island chapter. He said he is honored to succeed Berrent as Sinai president and serve a temple community “where all the past presidents remain so active.” “When you’re in the building, you realize you don’t need Facebook or Twitter,” he said. “You realize that a brick-and-mortar institution, the building, and the people around you is still an incredibly powerful experience in the modern world. That is the feeling of my Sinai that means a lot to me.”

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In reversal, Friedman judge recuses herself B y A d a m Li d g e tt In a reversal of previous decision, Acting state Supreme Court Justice Teresa Corrigan has recused herself from presiding over Great Neck native Jesse Friedman’s claim he is innocent of a 25-year sex abuse conviction, according to court documents. “The public deserves the right to believe that the case is being decided without concerns of partiality from the Court,” Corrigan wrote in a court filing on Tuesday. “There is now a potential appearance that the Court’s impartiality could be questioned.” The court clerk’s office will re-assign the case to another judge, according to court documents. Friedman, who along with his father Arnold Friedman was arrested and pleaded guilty in 1988 to sexually abusing boys enrolled in a computer class in his family’s Great Neck home, was granted a hearing on his claims of actual innocence in September. He was released on parole in 2001 and soon retracted on his guilty plea, saying his confession was coerced from law enforcement officials and that police manipulated false abuse claims from the alleged victims. When he filed last year to have his claim of innocence heard, he included a motion for Corrigan to recuse herself from the case, arguing she is a close friend of former District Attorney Kathleen Rice, who in 2013 had reaffirmed Friedman’s conviction after a three-year review of the case. The review was conducted after a Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in 2010 indicated that some evidence suggested Friedman might have been wrongfully convicted. Friedman’s claims of actual innocence were chronicled in the Academy Awardnominated documentary “Capturing the Friedmans,” directed by Andrew Jarecki in 2003. Rice had agreed to a court hearing on claims made by Friedman before she resigned as district attorney in January after

being elected to Congress in November. She said at the time she believed Friedman’s original guilty conviction should still be upheld. Corrigan denied to motion to recuse herself in October. Corrigan wrote in Tuesday’s filing that Joseph Onorato, one of the original prosecutors in the Friedman case, may be called to testify at the upcoming hearing. Corrigan wrote that while she believes she can fairly evaluate him as a witness, she was also Onorato’s supervisor for a time in the county district attorney’s office. She also said that the appointment of Robert Schwartz, the lead prosecutor in the case until recently, as a judge about a month ago could cause issues. Corrigan wrote she could foresee an argument that she may feel compelled to support Schwartz’s positions made as a prosecutor. Paul Leonard, deputy communications director for acting DA Madeline Singas, said the conviction should stand. “The DA’s comprehensive reinvestigation of this case, overseen by a distinguished independent panel of experts, found that Jesse Friedman committed the crimes to which he plead guilty and admitted on national television,” Leonard said. “The DA’s office consented to this hearing, and we are confident that Friedman’s conviction will be upheld by any judge.” Ron Kuby, Friedman’s attorney, said in a statement he is pleased Corrigan has removed herself, and that he hopes the new judge assigned to the case will review the evidence without bias. “Judge Corrigan realized that the appearance of impartiality is crucial to the integrity of the legal process, especially in a case as important and public as this one,” Kuby said. Friedman said in a statement he looks forward to his hearing. “I am eager for my new hearing to start as I am certain a fair review of the evidence will prove my innocence beyond any doubt,” he said.

Jesse Friedman, right, will get a new judge in his actual innocence case.

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Helping to build the American dream In late May Habitat for Humanity celebrated the completion of its 17th home in Nassau County. This one was built in Roosevelt for a very grateful Walden family. The teamwork that made this happen is nothing short of remarkable. “Countless” volunteers from the area — both skilled and not-so-skilled — put in thousands of hours. The Walden Family, which has a home for life, put in more 100 hours of what Habitat calls “sweat equity” helping to build their home. They will pay it forward by finishing their required 300 hours at Habitat’s next build which is already underway in the Village of Hempstead. Thanks to donations of money, materials and volunteer labor, Habitat for Humanity was able to make the home available to the Waldens at an affordable price. Nassau County provided $250,000 Federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program

funds to Habitat. Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano noted “Habitat helps individuals achieve the dream of home ownership while also helping beautify our neighborhoods. I look forward to working with Habitat for Humanity on future projects.” Every story we hear about Habitat leaves us impressed. In April Habitat for Humanity of Nassau County helped to repair the home of six disabled members of the Clarkin family in Mineola. Thanks the generosity of local contractors and the labor of volunteers, the family will be able to stay in their home. The Clarkins had been forced to vacate their house after water pipes burst and it became uninhabitable. At first they sought a state grant, but withdrew their application when it appeared hopelessly entangle in the state’s

state of chaos. The family then turned to Disability Opportunity Fund for assistance, which asked the county for federal funds and made the connection with Habitat for Humanity. “You have to give back. You want to do the right thing,” said Chrissy Cabrera, general manager of Reality Roofing in Mineola, which replaced the roof. “We’ve been blessed and we like to give back.” Mangano hailed the cooperation between government, non-profits and the private sector that made the renovation possible. “It’s because of the hard work of so many volunteer that they will remain together as a family in the house they grew up in,” he said. And Village of Mineola Deputy Mayor Paul Pereira, who taught members of the Clarkin family at Mineola High School, said, “This is a family that has lived here for de-

cades. The fact that we can keep the family here and support them is a great thing. It’s great to see companies from all over the community contributing.” We completely agree. We are grateful to Habitat, the local contractors and the volunteers who are building and repairing these homes and we applaud the leaders of local elected officials who see the value of supporting this work. Everyone involved should be proud. One final note: Habitat for Humanity of Nassau County is part of a worldwide organization. College graduates from around the country can volunteer to spend time with Habitat building homes in third-world countries. Some of these kids – perhaps the children of lawyers and accountants — never held a hammer or a wrench. They are learning valuable skills while having what promises to be an unforgettable experience

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Home of the best Bernie Sanders raising public schools important questions Parents on the North Shore are fortunate to have the opportunity to send their children to some of the best public high schools in the State of New York According to state and national rankings compiled and recently released by U.S. News & World Report, six North Shore area high schools ranked in the top 50 in New York State. They include: William A. Shine Great Neck South High School (No. 22), the Manhasset Secondary School (No. 23), Herricks High School (No. 30), Paul D. Schreiber High School (No. 38), North Shore Senior High School (No. 41) and Roslyn High School (No. 42). The magazine analyzed 1,259 high schools from 663 districts throughout the United States on a variety of metrics, including its student-teacher ratio, the percentage of its student population that take advanced-placement-level courses and whether students are deemed proficient in math and English. Congratulations to the administrators, teachers, students and their parents on this tremendous accomplishment.

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f Bernie Sanders continues to suggest ways to solve the many problems besetting our economy, other candidates may be forced to address them. In this season, many college graduates are entering the job market saddled with huge tuition debts. Bernie has suggested, in a May interview with Wolf Blitzer, that, with a small tax on Wall Street speculative transactions, over $3 billion could be raised. That amount would allow us to eliminate college tuition. Many progressive countries

offer free college educations. Franklin Roosevelt’s administration in the depth of the Great Depression of the 1930’s, somehow managed to provide college educations to millions of students who went on to make enormous contributions to our society. We can choose to live under the delusion that this country is, in every way, dealing with our problems in the most rational ways, but more thought and planning has to look to the results in the future of our failure to plan. The value of providing higher education is almost incalcu-

lable. Not only can the future earnings be spent on improving the economy instead of enriching lenders. It then, of course, provides industry and the professions with badly needed employees for jobs that are going begging in this country for lack of qualified candidates. Of course, the above leads to considering the value of educating everyone better, but we can save that discussion for another time. Esther Confino New Hyde Park

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5 examples of immigration’s impact

he American Dream is an old and dramatic story. Our history continually illustrates that millions of foreigners vote with their feet to become choosing Americans. One of Max Lerner’s excellent books was titled, “America as a Civilization.” It was 1,036 pages long. While he was on a book tour in Japan in the late 1950s, a journalist asked Lerner if he could sum up his book, and what it revealed about America, in a few sentences. Sure, replied Lerner, I can do it in one word: “Access.” An immigrant himself, Lerner came to the U.S. at the age of 5 in 1907 with his parents from Minsk, Russia. When he was 21, he graduated from Yale — an impressive journey for a young man whose immigrant dad had been a peddler. I always have special feelings about 1907 for immigration history. It was the year my mom’s parents arrived at Ellis Island; they were part of the most numerous ever Italian migration. 1907 was also the largest single year for all immigrant newcomers (nearly 1.3 million) until the late 20th century. Like many Italian immigrants in those times, my Tadone and Nonna had never learned to read or write — in any language.

While none of their eight children graduated from high school, many of the grandchildren had journeys into higher education that reflected Lerner’s expanding “access.” The rising generations went farther, faster, because they almost literally stood on the backs of their hardworking forbears. Last week, five noteworthy developments showed the continuing impact of immigrants in our region, on Long Island and nationally. In nearby New Haven, Lerner’s alma mater illustrated that “access” to the American Dream still stimulates newcomers to the U.S. Yale hosted the largest ever, single naturalization ceremony in the history of Connecticut. Some 482 new citizens were sworn in on the New Haven campus. Peter Salovey Yale’s president, said to the group, “As a product of the American Dream myself, I am inspired by it; I am committed to it.” He concluded by telling the 482 new citizens that being with them was “the most important and deeply moving experience I have had as a fellow American.” As with many other families, Salovey’s grandparents came through Ellis Island; then they moved from the Lower East Side to the Bronx, “and they made sure that my father got a great

education.” On Long Island, a new study showed dramatic demographics and economic significance of immigrants. Updating a report that had been made in 2009, the Fiscal Policy Institute indicated that 526,000 immigrants now live in Nassau and Suffolk. That is 18 percent of the 2.9 million population. Those who are here “illegally” are estimated at 98,000. The report concludes that this increasingly diverse, immigrant population is “vital” to the region’s future. The top countries of origin are El Salvador (14 percent), India (7 percent), Dominican Republic (5 percent), Jamaica (4 percent), Haiti (4 percent), Ecuador (4 percent) and Italy (4 percent). A few days later, a Pew Research Center poll found that 72 percent of Americans favored “legal status” for “immigrants living in the country illegally.” Most dramatic, 56 percent of Republicans supported that view, as did 75 percent of Independents and 80 percent of Democrats. However, there are significant differences in ways to proceed. While Hillary Clinton made a special effort this week to emphasize a path to citizenship for unauthorized immigrants, most Republican candidates avoid that issue. Instead, they take Marco

Rubio’s approach of saying that no discussions can proceed until there is more significant “border security.” In light of those differences, we can cite a fourth development of the week, and the most recent one. The June 6-June 12 issue of The Economist focused on “Why Lindsay Graham Matters.” Noting that the Republican presidential field is “full of security hawks quoting Reagan,” The Economist concludes: “Mr. Graham’s really distinctive contribution could involve teaching more timid rivals how to advance sensible views on immigration, without being driven from office by the far right.” How that discussion proceeds remains to be seen, but this long-leaning, conservative magazine joins analysts from both parties in concluding that a Republican candidate will not be able to win the 2016 presidency unless he receives 30 percent of the “non-white vote” (that includes Latinos and “Asians,” who even eclipsed Hispanics with 73 percent support for Obama in 2012). A fifth item of note regarding immigration this past week was the decision by the New York Supreme Court appellate panel to approve the application to the State bar by a Mexicanborn man “without legal status.”

Accepting President Obama’s DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) initiative, the court concluded: “Mr. Vargas did not enter the United States in violation of the immigration laws on his own volition, but rather he came to the United States at the age of 5 at the hand of his mother.” So far, at least two other states have admitted unauthorized immigrants to the practice of law. Making its way through federal court reviews is President Obama’s more recent DAPA executive initiative (Deferred Action for Parental Accountability). All five of these developments during the past week are alert signals for the 2016 presidential election, and indicators of how candidates within both parties, and in the coming Democratic-Republican showdown, will position themselves. How they proceed — and who takes the oval office in 2017 — will shape the future of immigration in the U.S. (for those who are already here, and in determining the ways forward). Michael D’Innocenzo Professor of History and The Harry H. Wachtel Distinguished Teaching Professor for the Study of Nonviolent Social Change, Hofstra University

Steps to be take to combat cyber attacks

ot a week goes by without news of another high-profile cyber attack — Target, Sony, JPMorgan Chase, just to name a few. Not even the federal government is immune. Just this week, the U.S. government announced that hackers had accessed the personal data of more than 4 million current and former federal employees. And earlier this week the Internal Revenue Service announced that individuals used stolen data to gain access to the tax returns of more than 100,000 people through an application on the agency’s own website. It’s clear that information theft is a constant threat that impacts companies on a daily basis. For every big, public incident, there are scores more that

go unreported. Cyber crime is a broader problem that’s not confined to tech companies and large corporations. The risks are very real for all companies. The truth is, if you possess personally identifiable information on a lone employee or single customer, you have a cyber exposure. That data doesn’t have to exist on a network, either. These days, holding any personal information — even if it exists only on paper — presents a potentially costly privacy risk that falls under the cyber umbrella. Loss can occur as a result of access to networks via stolen credentials or breaches, unsecured or lost mobile devices, or malicious email or Web links. Regardless of your size or industry, adequate controls are

needed to minimize the risks to your sensitive data. Here are five steps you can take to strengthen your cyber risk management strategy: 1. Perform a risk assessment. A critical first step in enhancing your data security is to identify system vulnerabilities and understand how your data is managed and secured. You should have a thorough inventory of the kind of information you have, how much of it you have and where you have it. 2. Educate your team. Everyone is accountable in managing cyber risks, including temporary workers and contactors. Implement a sound internal communication and training strategy on the protection and proper use of sensitive data, including how to recognize and report security threats. Integrate cyber security

into employee orientation, with an emphasis on the consequences of sharing passwords, falling for email phishing scams, exposing laptops and USB storage devices to theft, and otherwise neglecting to observe data security policies. 3. Know your vendors. When entrusting personal information to third parties, implement reasonable measures to ensure they have the capacity to protect this information. This means selecting only service providers that are capable of maintaining safeguards for personal information equal to or better than yours, and contractually requiring them to maintain such safeguards. You should also require your vendors to show proof of insurance to provide you with protection if they are the cause of loss. 4. Address portable devices.

Accidental loss and theft of laptops, smartphones and tablets are leading causes of compromised data. It is crucial to always encrypt these devices to render the protected information unreadable and unusable in the event of a breach. 5. Make sure you’re properly covered. Insurance is an important weapon in this war. According to the Ponemon Institute, the average security breach costs organizations almost $200 for each record that’s stolen, or about $5.5 million for the typical company breach. A claim that size could cripple a business without adequate insurance coverage. Ideally, it never gets to that point. Bill Spitalnick Roslyn

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A look on the lighter side

Driving Miss Crazy without a driver Imagine that you are Cinderella, about to go to the ball. Your slippers are flawless, your dress is perfection, and the fairy godmother is about to conjure your carriage. And here it is, pulling up — without either horses or mice. It is a driverless pumpkin, courtesy of Google, because…well, why not? If a pumpkin can be a carriage, why not a driverless one? Yes, Google is busy inventing a self-driving car. Now, imagine that you are a 50-something woman, who instead of a ball is on her way to a root canal. After the laughing gas and other drugs, it might indeed be handy to have a driverless car. That way there is something to collapse into, and say “Home, James” when you’re finished. But once you are home, you still need a friend or relative to help you with ice-water and straws; with figuring out the correct next dose of pain-killers; even with finding the dentist’s number and calling it if you’re

bleeding too much. None of this is part of the driverless car’s “portfolio.” It will be in the garage, sucking down electrons. It won’t even wonder why it hasn’t heard from you when you’re stretched out on the living room floor, dead for two days, because nobody was looking in on you. Back to Google. Let’s say they get their driverless car into circulation. How many problems does it solve? There might be a future for these things as Driver Ed cars. I would certainly have paid serious money not to have to sit there and smother myself while my children scared the living daylights out of me. It’s certainly one up on Über! (Does that make it Süper-Über?) Instead of a car and driver who come when you call, it’s just… a car. No waiting for the car. No worrying about how many stars to give the driver, or how many stars the driver gives

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A Look on the Lighter Side you. It’s never going to say, “She made me wait for ten minutes while she looked for her purse, and it was right by the door the whole time. And boy, could she ever talk the hind leg off a donkey. All she did was brag, brag, brag about her genius sons, and they’re both so good-looking, and here, if you don’t believe me, just wait till the light turns red and look at these amazing pictures! Yeesh, I thought I’d

never get rid of her!” And best of all, no tip. Hmmm…maybe it’s not such a bad idea, after all. Google is so sure that these things will drive better than any human that they don’t even want to put brakes or a steering wheel in the car. (Just like those warnings on the back of appliances, saying, “No user-serviceable parts.”) Of course the State of California isn’t going to let them get away with that — who would get into something that didn’t even have a cord to pull in case of emergency? “Where are you taking me? I don’t want to go to the auto show! Let me out!.” You look for a steering wheel, but all you find is a happy face sticker and “In Google We Trust.” I have a funny feeling that Google doesn’t actually want to waste these things on people, at all. Just look at what they call them: “autonomous cars.” It’s clear that all they really want is

the cars — just the cars — roaming around on their own. Of course, that might come in handy when you’re watching the finale of “Dancing with the Stars,” and you need a quart of milk for the morning. “Suber, we need some milk. Fetch.” Except that all the drive-thru stores around here are gone, so who’s going in for the milk? And come to think of it, how is Suber going to refill its tank? Do you mean to tell me that I’m still going to have to get out and gas up a car I can’t even drive? As my boys would say, That ain’t happening. But here is my biggest question: Do you see Google executives sitting patiently in these things, waiting their turn to get on the freeway? Or are they going to secretly program our driverless bumper cars to make way for them… them, and the Lamborghinis and Maseratis they’ll be buying with all the money we give them? It’s driving me crazy.

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Ed commish has chance for do over Summer is upon us and I can’t help but think back nostalgically to our youth. Those wonderfully long summer evenings, playing in the street with our friends. You’ll recall that no matter the game, there was always the possibility of the magical “doover.” There might be a quick meeting on the manhole cover just to build consensus, then someone would declare “do-over!” and so began a new game. Children were and still are hard-wired to understand that sometimes even the most well thought out plans just get screwed up and that the best response is to start over with no fuss, no muss. Several weeks ago I wrote that I was asking for a “do-over” of sorts for New York State education policy. Common Core, the dramatic move toward more standardized testing, and poorly planned teacher evaluations have been

nothing short of a train wreck. For six whole years we in Albany have tried repeatedly to correct, and negotiate, and cajole, and rework infinite details and for all our head banging all we have are anxious kids, angry parents, and uninspired teachers. I think it’s more than safe to say that we aren’t going to fix this train while it’s in motion. What should be done is a moratorium period– a pause if you will — that allows us to regroup, keep what’s good, throw out what’s bad and start over from the beginning. This new approach has authentic support among Republicans and Democrats alike in both the Senate and the Assembly but I will bluntly tell you that such action won’t be possible without a state education commissioner who can show true leadership, the kind that admits mistakes and stands up against the status quo. That quality is incredibly

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rare though, especially in the face of such entrenched bureaucracies and it certainly wasn’t the position of former education commissioner, Dr. John King, who I routinely tangled with over these issues. In that light, the New York Board of Regents has unanimously appointed Ms. MaryEllen Elia as the state’s new education commissioner. Ms. Elia is a career educator who hails from Western New York where she taught outside

of Buffalo for 10 years before becoming superintendent of the Hillsborough County School system in Florida, a very large district that includes the greater Tampa area. In 2015 she was named Florida superintendent of the year and was recognized as one of four finalists for National Superintendent of the Year. Her reputation is one of inclusiveness and a willingness to listen to all stakeholders, a dramatic turnaround from Dr. King to be sure. That being said I remain cautiously optimistic at best and I refuse to mince words. While I welcome Ms. Elia and look forward to working with her, I want to go on the record from the outset as being in favor of dramatic change, change that will most certainly make her job difficult. But should Ms. Elia be willing to take on the powers that be, should she be willing to roll up her sleeves and begin

the tedious work of rebuilding, she can count me among her allies along with the millions of children, parents and teachers who look to her with great hope. Ms. Elia, you have extraordinary opportunity to shape the education experience of hundreds of thousands of young New Yorkers and to help them love to learn. You have the opportunity to build a system that recognizes that no one loves these children more than their parents which makes them educators in their own right, with real and valuable input. You have the opportunity to inspire thousands of present and future teachers and to help them to again find honest fulfillment in their efforts. The ball is yours and we’re all right here, waiting at the manhole cover. We just need you to yell, “do-over!”

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Get government out of railroad biz

ome Democrats claim that even though Congress spent well over a billion taxpayer dollars last year subsidizing Amtrak, it still wasn’t enough. They point their finger at that horrific train crash with its numerous fatalities as if spending even more money would have prevented it. Then they blame Republicans for actually questioning increasing Amtrak’s bloated annual federal allotment. This is truly a disgusting strategy by a group of Liberals intent on finding a scapegoat and avoiding any real discussion into the efficacy of our billion dollar yearly infusion into this railroad. Blame Amtrak itself! Not the Republicans! Was it their engineer ? Or their budget priorities? Or their bureaucratic incompetency? Remember, considering our massive subsidies, Amtrak has more than enough money in their present budget to provide us with a safe ride, on time scheduling, and clean railroad cars. Is not needing federal assistance anymore and streamlining its business operations too much to expect? From the Democrats

point of view, I guess it is. From its inception, Amtrak was supposed to be a publicly funded railroad service, operated and managed as a “for-profit” corporation. They must be kidding! Publicly funded? Yes ! For profit? Never in a million years! At this point, we’d even settle for breaking even. It started in 1971 with $40 million dollars in direct aid and a $100 million dollar federal loan. This “temporary” government bailout, has skyrocketed into a permanent $1.5 billion a year gift, each and every year. Don’t blame the Republicans for this mess! They are finally doing what any good parent does with an irresponsible, out of control teenager. Stop the excessive spending of our money, and ask for an accounting! It goes to show you what happens when government tries to run a private enterprise. You end up with a massive, unwieldy, out of control, bureaucratic monstrosity. Here is second example of failure when government tries to remedy private industry.

We all had the “pleasure” of riding in a NewYork City taxis. Many are filthy with smells that defy description. Air conditioning and heat ? An option! We have grown to accept drivers who are rude, can’t speak english, don’t know the difference between Madison Avenue and Madison Square Garden and insist on using their own set of traffic rules. Don’t you just “enjoy”your ride, when your driver cuts in and out of traffic, ignores the speed limits, stops where he wants, blocks traffic, rips off tourists, makes illegal U-turns and drops you off in the middle of the street? We New Yorkers have learned to accept this nonsense. After all, they are, like delicatessen waiters and meter-maids, unfortunately a part of New York City’s folk-law. For decades, every New York City administration has attempted to straighten them out. They have tried new laws, more rules and regulations, heavy fines, and spending enormous taxpayer dollars on a massive cityagency, the Taxi and Limousine Commission. Any idea how much this city

agency is costing? $62.2 million dollars a year! Do you believe that? Unfortunately, city cabs are just as bad now, as they were 10 years ago. Maybe worse! His name is Gene Friedman and he is the “taxi king” of New York City. Amazingly, he owns 900 taxi medallions (taxicabs) and at a value of $950,000 per medallion, it’s easy to figure out how rich he is. After all, he has a monopoly and a captive audience. But not for long ! Help for the beleaguered commuter is on the way! But not from the city or any other government agency. After decades of attempting to improve the system, good old American capitalism and private enterprise finally took over. No taxpayer money was spent. No new laws were passed. No new agency was started. Nothing helped until a new private startup company came along in direct competition with the taxi industry. “Uber” was born. This new company has made an immediate impact. Only a click

away on your computer, they offer us clean, well functioning taxis, appreciative drivers, pick you up and drop you off, any time, any place. They know where you are going and how to get you there. They even tell you exactly when they will pick you up. Pay by a credit card. So easy. It’s amazing to me that anyone still uses those yellow cabs anymore. Guess what ? They don’t ! Citibank is suing Friedman to foreclose on 90 of his taxis to recoup $31 million dollars he owes them in unpaid back payments. “Not enough business.” he claims. “Not enough drivers”. Easy to explain. They all want to work for Uber. Do you blame them? Want to fix Amtrak? Get the government out of the railroad business! Sell it to Warren Buffett. Want to improve our taxicab industry? Look what good old American, free-market, capitalistic competition has done. Dr. Stephen Morris DDS North Hills

VGN gov, trustees have Let allies step misled, betrayed residents up to fight ISIS

came to this country from Ethiopia by way of other countries. I know other cultures and speak several languages besides English, but I came here because I am a natural champion of democracy. Where some immigrants leave their native lands and are still afraid when they come here, I am thrilled by the

possibility of always being able to speak my mind and vote for what I believe in. Here in the Village of Great Neck, my husband and I have watched and listened to our neighbors and friends, and we have come to understand their feeling that they have been misled and betrayed by the village government.

Obamacare even worse than letter-writer thinks

would like to add some information to Dr. Morris’ letter to Great Neck News in the June 5, 2015 edition. 1. The $750 billion dollar figure President Obama cited was taken from Medicare. 2. He said we would not lose our doctor — good luck with

that! 3. He wants to take the law into his own hands by funding states that are not in the exchange program. He actually thinks he can walk on water. He created the law, now he wants to ignore it. 4. Dr. Morris states that our

eputy Secretary of We do not understand how in State Tony Blinken’s an American village, the elected announcement that officers can change the law so they “10,000 ISIS fighters can stay in power. have been killed by American airWe are voting for Pedram Bral, strikes in Iraq and Syria in the past Anne Mendelson, and Raymond nine months” left me skeptical. Without boots on the ground, Plakstis on June 16. who and how were these numbers Mazi Melesa confirmed? Do our drones and satellites Village of Great Neck have the technical capability to do this? It seems like only yesterday that Blinken’s predecessors, during the Vietnam War made similar pronouncements on the number of North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed. Like many in the Obama administration, they would claim we are turning the corner and winning the war was within our grasp. Secretary of State John Kerry, congressman didn’t read the law before he signed it. Nancy Pelosi who served honorably in Vietnam, stated “Please pass this law so we knows better. Both he and I, along with milcan tell you what’s in it.” There is a perfect example of lions of Americans remember the outcome of that war, the loss of the binding leading the blind. 55,000 lives and hundreds of bilMorton Perlman lions of dollars. History has a habit of repeatGreat Neck ing itself.

We have already lost several thousand lives and spent almost $2 trillion dollars over twenty years between Afghanistan and Iraq in unsuccessful attempts at nation building. Let us not make the same mistakes again. President Obama proudly proclaims we have a multi-national coalition in place to fight ISIS. Where are they? We provide billions in military and non-military assistance to members of the United Nations, NATO and most Arab nations. How many soldiers on the ground and aircraft have they provided to date? If the United Nations, our European allies, NATO and neighboring Arab nations will not step up to the plate, why should we continue sending them billions? These dollars may be better spent reducing our $18 trillion long term debt and solving our own problems at home. Larry Penner Great Neck

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Gov needed to protect against greedy biz

enny Sweet was only 22 months old when he died. The cause of death was his swallowing small magnets contained in plastic pieces from a toy building set. A toddler ingesting the plastic piece might have intestines which became twisted and a failure of blood reaching the vital organs. When confronted with allegations, the toy manufacturer denied any knowledge of instances similar to that of young Kenny, but ultimately withdrew 3 million sets of the life-threatening product. The only problem was that these dangerous toys sat on store shelves for four months after the untimely death of Kenny Sweet. When General Motors learned that 13 lives had been lost due to a defect in their ignition switches, they waited a decade to recall the 2.5 million vehicles affected. When Bayer profited richly from the manufacture of toxic pesticides, they used the ill-got-

ten earnings to fund junk science research and to hire public relations experts to avoid culpability. During the 2008 financial debacle, Bank of America sold $200 billion in defective mortgages and then received the fifth largest bailout under TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program.) The American taxpayer shouldered the bailout costs and not one bank executive spent time in prison. It turns out that “too big to fail” morphed into “too big to jail.” Each year 400,000 children join their families as migrant workers. They put in 12- to 14-hour days and are subjected to serious injury, pesticide poisoning and heat related illness. Their fatality rate is four times greater than children working at other jobs. On May 19, 2015, there was a massive oil pipeline disaster off the Santa Barbara coast. Thousands of dolphins, sea lions and pelicans died in the slick rivers of oil.

The pipeline that burst lacked basic safety features such as an automatic shut-off valve. Plains All America, the company responsible, had over 175 violations in the past decade, while its CEO had a salary of $5 million the previous year. What all these sordid incidents have in common is the failure to regulate the banks and businesses which are the culprits. The lesson which corporate institutions learn is that they can get away with these nefarious practices. Sadly, these are not aberrations. On the contrary, they are commonplace, and hundreds of similar examples might have been cited. Why would otherwise decent and compassionate human beings commit such unethical acts? The answer is the capitalist ethic. Successful entrepreneurs know that the bottom line is

what counts . Businesses exist to make profits. Gordon Gecko in the movie “Wall Street” stated succinctly --- “Greed is good!” Why do companies each year allocate huge sums for legal services? Because they know that a few million paid to attorneys pales in significance compared to losses they are forced to pay by courts. Five large pharmaceutical companies reported paying out over one billion dollars each in law suits. So why wouldn’t they consider it a prudent investment to spend a few million on legal fees? One very honest executive admitted that annual allocations for legal expenses was just “the cost of doing business” The lesson to be learned is that the problem is systemic. As long as America is an oligarchy with power vested in the hands of CEO’s, CFO’s, and politicians who do their bidding, we know for a certainty that deaths,

injuries, and environmental disasters are inevitable. There are a few voices of sanity in the halls of Congress who understand the problem and posit solutions. Elizabeth Warren, Democrat from Massachusetts, is one of them. She opines that “This country should not be run for the biggest corporations and largest financial institutions.” The other is Bernie Sanders, Independent from Vermont, who persuasively argues that “A nation will not survive morally or economically when so few have so much while so many have so little.” The question is…will we heed the counsel of these wise legislators or continue doing business as usual? The answer will determine our future. Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

Honor country by flying First Lady spoke old glory on Flag Day truth about racism

he American Flag was originally adopted by a resolution by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. Flag Day wasn’t official recognized until proposed by Congress and signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1949. The week of June 14 is designated as,” National Flag week.” I therefore urge that the American Flag be displayed outside homes,

apartments, offices, businesses and stores throughout the United States. We do this to honor all that our great nation represents, which is freedom, equality and justice for all. These principles and ideas are embodied in the American Flag. We should do this also to show honor and respect for all our brave men and women who are serving our nation today. And also all those over the years who gave their lives

to preserve our cherished freedoms. Our American Flag is the fabric of our country and by flying the American flag we can be reminded that we can prevail against all adversity. So please fly the American flag on June 14 and remember this too: these colors of red, white and blue don’t run. Now God Bless America! Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

An apparent case of law enforcement ignoring laws

n your issue of Friday, May 29, there was an opinion piece concerning the arrest of an alleged drunk by three police officers. You wrote that a deal was made to reduce (possibly inflated) charges if the alleged drunk agreed not to pursue a brutality complaint against the police. If your article is accurate, this represents a violation of a previous court ruling by the highest New York State court,

a decision that has been on the books for several decades. The Court of Appeals ruled that if a District Attorney believed a reduction in the charge was merited, she could not constitutionally require the waiver by a defendant of the right to sue. For years this ruling was followed in Nassau County. Again, if your article is accurate, the actions in court are shameful.

The judge, the district attorney, the assistant district attorney, and the legal aide attorney are all to be chastised for depriving a citizen of a guaranteed constitutional right. One might ask if they are aware of protections afforded citizens from gun toting authorities. Marvin Zevin Village of East Hills

generally ignore other letter writers’ comments about my contributions to the Great Neck News, but Rosanne Spinner’s comments in the June 5, 2015 issue require a rebuttal. She references what I wrote about Michelle Obama’s Commencement speech at Tuskegee University. She informs us …”I listened to it in its entirety with great interest….” I’m sorry Ms. Spinner, but that just isn’t true. Had you been paying attention to her talk you would never have made blatantly erroneous statements such as the following: “Her claim of knowing how it feels to be thought of as part of the help when asked to reach for an item on a shelf for a shopper in a department store was a figment of her own imagination.” No, Ms. Spinner. The First Lady never says anything about reaching up on a shelf for any item. Why would you fabricate such a fact? I went back and replayed all 25 minutes and 35 seconds of the address and, around minute 19, she talks about two separate racist experiences she has endured. First is being mistaken for the “help” at a social function, and second is having department store

employees keep a close eye on her. Recounting these racist incidents is entirely appropriate. Over the years I have had black students inform me how common the department store experience is. One of them stated that when paying by credit card, she was asked to show a driver’s license. She politely told the clerk that the white woman in front of her paid by credit card and did not have to present any corroborating document. I don’t wish to be unsympathetic to Ms. Spinner. I simply think we see the world differently. I have no problem identifying with Afro-Americans and I try to understand their plight. Sadly, many whites believe the myth that, today, people of color have equal opportunities and that past inequities do not affect their outlook. This is not the case. The long history of slavery, Jim Crow, and second-class citizenship still adversely affects the psyches of black women and men. Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck Letters Continued on Page 55

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Standing atop the stage at the Tilles Center at LIU Post on Saturday, as she addressed her fellow St. Mary’s High School graduates, salutatorian Jaanki Shah urged her classmates to follow Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of being the change they want to see in the world. “This is our time to show the world what we can do,” she told the Manhasset Catholic school’s 168 graduates, their parents and parish administration. The school’s valedictorian, Taylor Wilson, took a more contemporary approach in inspiring the crowd. “With great power comes great responsibility,” he said, repeating the seminal warning Ben Parker gives his nephew Peter in the pages of Marvel Comics, shortly before the boy goes on to become Spider-Man. And with that, the Class of 2015 were handed their diplomas and serenaded by “Pomp and Circumstance,” tossing their

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out his support system — his parents, his friends and a group of teachers dubbed “the Big Three” with whom he grew close in his four years. “A day in the life here at St. Mary’s proves that boundaries can be crossed and friendships can be made regardless of the circumstances,” said Wilson, of Roosevelt.

Wilson and Shah were both members of National Honor Society and the Scholar Science Institute and have volunteered with Project Rebuild. Wilson was also a member of the school’s science olympiad team, volunteers with St. Mary’s campus ministry and at the Neumann Residences for adults with disabilities. He also plays piano, recently began learning the violin, and rides horses. Additionally, Shah was a member of the Spanish Club, Italian Club and Red Cross Club, and played on both the school’s badminton and tennis teams. She also volunteers with the school’s mentoring programs, Long Island Cares and in the cardiac unit at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola. Once elementary school classmates at Trinity Lutheran School in Hicksville, Wilson and Shah reunited as high school students at St. Mary’s, starring in the classroom as the Class of 2015’s academic leaders. In her address, Shah, who had a 103.77 grade point aver-

age through the year’s first three quarters, encouraged her classmates appreciate the friends they made and teachers they relied upon throughout their time at St. Mary’s. “I implore you to maintain these connections, because without the group, you would not be able to stand as tall and proud as you are today,” said Shah, of Hicksville, who plans to attend New York Institute of Technology’s Bachelor of Science-Doctor of Osteopathic Physician program in hopes of becoming a pediatrician. Grace Cavallo, president of the St. Mary’s parish schools, reminded the graduates to carry on the values afforded by their Catholic high school education and to someday return to campus as proud alumni. “Take this moment, bask in the glow of all your achievement and take a moment or two to thank your parents and guardians...for the gift of the St. mary’s High School education,” she said.

North Hills officials Bonomo takes leave up for re-election amid Skelos probe B Y B I LL SA N A N T O N I O Four North Hills village officials are seeking new four-year terms in Tuesday’s election. Mayor Marvin Natiss, trustees Dennis Sgambati and Gail Cohen and Village Justice Sigmund S. Semon will appear on the ballot as part of the Homeowners Party. Voting will take place from noon to 9 p.m. at North Hills Village Hall, located at One Shelter Rock Road. In an interview with Blank

Slate Media in early May, Natiss said he hopes to oversee the completion of several construction projects within the village, including Ritz-Carlton Residences and a 46-home development on the former grounds of the St. Ignatius Retreat House. He also touted the village’s tax rate, which he called the lowest among Nassau County’s 64 villages, and the establishment of a shuttle service from North Hills Village Hall to the Manhasset train station, among his major accomplishments as mayor.

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B Y B I LL SA N A N T O N I O Four days before American Pharoah became the first racehorse in 37 years to win the Triple Crown, New York Racing Association Chairman Anthony Bonomo took leave from his post amid media reports his company secured a no-show job and benefits to state Sen. Dean Skelos’ son Adam. Bonomo, of Manhasset, who runs the Roslyn-based Physicians’ Reciprocal Insurers, wrote Gov. Andrew Cuomo last Tuesday requesting leave from his post amid the firm’s involvement in the extortion case against the former state Senate majority leader. “I do not want to have recent events distract from the ongoing work of NYRA,” Bonomo wrote, according to published reports. “I wish you and NYRA continued success.” Michael DelGiudice, the racing association’s vice chairman, assumed Bonomo’s duties in Saturday’s Belmont Stakes. Physicians’ Reciprocal Insur-

Anthony Bonomo ers is not named in the indictment against the Skeloses, but various media reports have identified the firm as the malpractice insurer that allegedly supplied Adam Skelos with more than $100,000 in payments and benefits. The Skeloses pleaded not guilty in United States District Court last Monday to various corruption-related charges, in-

cluding extortion under color of official right, the solicitation of bribes and gratitudes and conspiracy to commit honest services fraud. A spokesman for Physicians Reciprocal Insurers, the second largest medical malpractice firm in the state, said in an email to Newsday last week that “We are aware that the U.S. Attorney is investigating Dean Skelos and his son Adam. PRI is cooperating with the U.S. Attorney and has no further comment at this time.” Bonomo, who was selected to run the NYRA in April, and his family are major political donors, having contributed to the campaigns of Cuomo, Skelos, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Physicians’ Reciprocal Insurers, the second largest malpractice firm in the state, has also spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions and lobbying on behalf of malpractice-related issues, according to campaign filings and reports.

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And the Pulitzer Prize goes to.... Last Friday I had the good fortune of getting a biopsy on my prostate. The good news about that is you not only get to take the whole day off but they also shoot you up with Propofol, the drug Michael Jackson loved so much. Following the procedure I was woken up by the nurse who I mistook for one of my patients telling me I was late for her appointment. However I soon came to my senses, enjoyed some light breakfast and had the luxury of an entire day off. My mom used to tell me “an idyll mind is the devil’s workshop.” True, true , true. As I sat around that day regaining my orientation I got to thinking

about my writing ability and of my secret dream to win the Pulitzer Prize for journalism. This outlandish idea may come as a surprise to you and to my editor as well but if truth be told I have always felt both my temperament and perspective were just like James Thurber or EB White and so I think if white got a Pulitzer why not me! How in heaven’s name could I let this ridiculous fantasy come into my mind? Perhaps it was the Propofol. I do not know. Certainly it was not the voice of my father who would typically say after I handed him my latest publication “I don’t want to see this crap! Just show me your television

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work.” Maybe it was the voice of my mother who would say to me “Gee, this writing is pretty good. How much do they pay you?” to which I would reply “Please don’t ask.” Whatever the cause was I knew my dream of winning the Pulitzer was awake and if in full gear so off I drove to my office against the doctors order which was to ‘not drive or make serious decisions for 48 hours!” I sat down at my computer and looked up the criteria and application form to submit my material for a Pulitzer. One of the categories was the Meyer Berger Award for literary work which demonstrated ‘evocative, elegant and in-depth human interest reporting.” I knew that was the right cat-

egory for my work since I am human and I am interested in various things human including 1) why do people get tattoos, 2) why do teens wear their hats backward, 3) why do golfers on the PGA tour sometimes grow beards and 4) why are women so willing to spend as much as $10,000 to buy handbags? Now granted answers these questions may not solve more serious and pressing issues like the collapse of the middle class or our obesity problem in America but honestly, who hasn’t wondered about tats and hats and beards and bags? There is much to be learned about these things in our little town. As I carefully plotted my strategy to win next year’s Pulitzer I ran into my first setback. This year’s deadline has past. But using my strong sense of resiliency and never-give-up-attitude I soon realized I could use this minor disappointment to my advantage. I now knew I had the time to make this article into a series. After all it may be tough to create a single 800 word article on tattoos that who profoundly impact the Pulitzer judges. My chances of success would be far greater if I developed this as a series. And it did not take me long to come up with a catchy title for the series. Let’s call it “The Four Mys-

teries.” Number one installation in the series will be Why People Get Tattoos. And I know exactly who I am going to interview. There is that cute girl who works behind the counter in the Post Office who has some interesting tattoos. She has a tattoo of a cat and maybe a giraffe. Then there are the owners of the famous luncheonette on Hillside that have a few as well. I will approach the subject carefully since if I tell them this article will be part of a submission for the Pulitzer Prize they may hesitate. I will use my various journalistic skills to uncover the who, what, when, where and why of these four mysteries. Hopefully the Propofol will not wear off for the next four weeks so that I can maintain my momentum and enthusiasm. Perhaps I ought to ask my doctor if I can expect to have this optimistic zeal and good humor stay with me for the duration. If he comes back to me with negative biopsy results this may put a cramp in the project. I dread his call and especially if he says over the phone “Hi Tom, why don’t you come in to my office tomorrow. I want to discuss the biopsy results with you.” Wish me luck.

Two Queens men arrested in Searingtown burglary B Y B I LL SA N A N T O N I O Two Queens men were arrested for allegedly burglarizing a home Tuesday on IU Willets Road in the unincorporated Searingtown community, authorities said. Nassau County Police said

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Christian Forero, 25, of Flushing, and Andres Usman, 23, of Jackson Heights, entered the residence around 5:21 p.m. by breaking a rear sliding glass door and were later observed running through rear yards and a wooded area near Elm Drive. Proceeds are currently un-

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known, police said. No injuries were reported. Forero and Usman were arrested after witnesses notified police. They were both charged with 2nd degree charges of burglary and possession of burglary tools. Usman was given additional 7th degree possession of a criminal substance charge after police said he was found to be in possession of heroin at the time of his arrest. Both Forero and Usman were due to be arraigned Wednesday in First District Court in Hempstead. 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.

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Humanist society to tackle free speech “Free Speech: Should There be Limits?” is the topic of a panel discussion to be held at the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island on Sunday, June 21 at 11 am. The Ethical Society is located at 38 Old Country Road in Garden City (at the western end of Old Country Road, between Mineola Boulevard and Herricks Road). In the wake of the Charlie Hebdo shootings in France earlier this year, as well as other attacks on the media in all forms, including online, the question has come up about whether there should be limits on the right to free speech— and who sets those limits? If we limit cartoons, as offensive as they may be to some, what’s next? Is suppression of first amendment rights ever justifiable? When? Should the media be more sensitive to the cultural issues that may offend others? Should people on social media, e.g., Twitter/Facebook, be allowed to say whatever they want? Where’s the line between free speech and hate speech? The panelists are health writer Liz Seegert, philosopher David Sprintzen and ethicist Arthur Do-

brin. Seegert has spent more than 30 years reporting and writing about health and other topics for print, digital, and broadcast media. Her primary beats currently encompass aging, women’s health, chronic disease and health policy. She is a co-producer of HealthStyles, on WBAI-FM, NYC and a Senior Fellow, Center for Health, Media & Policy, Hunter College. Seegert’s work has appeared in numerous national and local media, including Consumer Reports, The Los Angeles Times, Women Magazine, and New America Media. She has a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University and a Master’s in Social Policy, from Empire State College, State University of New York. She is a member of the Boards of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island and of the Journalism and Women Symposium (JAWS), a national organization that supports the professional empowerment and personal growth of women in journalism. Sprintzen is the founder and served as the co-chair of the Long Island Progressive Coalition, an

organization that for 36 years has advocated for affordable housing and health care, decent and wellpaying jobs, ecologically sustainable economic development, social and racial justice, and a more effective democracy. Sprintzen is professor emeritus of Philosophy at Long Island University. He is the author of four books, including “Critique of Western Philoso-

phy and Social Theory” and “Camus: A Critical Examination.” He is also a long-time member of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island. Dobrin is leader emeritus of the Ethical Humanist Society, where he served for 33 years, and professor emeritus at Hofstra University. He presently teaches courses in business and media

ethics at Hofstra and blogs for Psychology Today. He is the author of 22 books, including “Ethics for Everyone” and “The Lost Art of Happiness and Teaching Right From Wrong.” He was a Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya. There is no charge for this event and reservations are not required. For information, call (516) 741-7304.

S C H I M E L H O N O R ED A T DI N N E R Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel was recently honored at the Social Justice Leadership Award Dinner presented by The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island. The award “honors individuals who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of humankind.” Schimel, who is currently serving her fifth term in the New York State Assembly for the 16th Assembly District, was recognized “for her passion on the issues that affect New York, particularly the prevention of gun violence and protecting the environment.” Schimel is pictured being congratulated by Deputy Speaker of the New York State Assembly Earlene Hooper.

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From left, Councilwoman Lee Seeman, Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio at a recent My Brother’s Keeper summit.

Town plans informational meeting Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are inviting all interested adults to attend an informational meeting on June 24 at 3:30 p.m. at Town Hall to learn more about mentoring opportunities available through the North Hempstead My Brother’s Keeper Challenge. The Town of North Hempstead recently submitted a Local Action Plan to Washington as part of the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Challenge, an initiative from President Barack Obama, which focuses on efforts to elimi-

nate opportunity gaps, barriers, and challenges facing youth in the community and to ensure that all young people can reach their full potential. Bosworth said the Town’s Action Plan intends to address the Town’s goals of ensuring all youth graduate from high school, complete post-secondary education or training and are employed. The Action Plan includes a strong mentoring program that will start in ninth grade and will allow students to explore different careers throughout high

school, participate in a speakers’ series about careers and engage in internships. “It is my hope that interested people will answer our call for mentors,” Bosworth said. “By sharing their time, knowledge and experiences, they can truly change a student’s life.” Those interested in attending the informational meeting must RSVP by calling 311. North Hempstead Town Hall is located at 220 Plandome Road in Manhasset. For more information call 311.

Dr. Ping Wang, investigator at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and vice chair for research in the North ShoreLIJ Department of Surgery, has been selected as president-elect of the Shock Society. Dr. Wang will serve as president-elect through part of 2016, at which time he will become president through part of 2017. The 38th Annual Conference on Shock will be held June 6-9 in Denver, CO. “I am extremely honored to be elected president of the Shock Society,” said Dr. Wang. “As president, I will strive to integrate bench-and-bedside research activities and nurture a platform to strengthen physician-scientist collaborations.” Dr. Wang oversees the Center for Translational Research at the Feinstein Institute and serves as vice chair of the health system’s Department of Surgery. By leading these two areas in science and medicine, he has experience in bridging these two sectors with technology and drug development to meet clinical and patient needs.

Dr. Wang has actively participated in the Shock Society for 25 years. Most recently, he was scientific program chair of the 2013 Annual Conference on Shock and continues to serve on the SHOCK Journal Editorial Board. The key mission of the Shock Society is to promote dynamic interactions between basic science investigators and clinicians in trauma, hemorrhage and sepsis research.

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Desk clerk at town facility arrested B Y B I LL SA N A N T O N I O

A desk clerk at the Town of North Hempstead’s Yes We Can Community Center in New Cassel was arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing cash from the center’s safe. Barbara Jean, 37, of New Cassel, was arraigned Friday in First District Court in Hempstead on grand larceny charges, police said. Authorities said Jean removed three deposit envelopes from the

center between April 7 and May 22. It was not determined how much cash was stolen from the center, located at 141 Garden St. Named after President Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign slogan, the 60,000 square-foot Yes We Can Community Center opened in 2012. 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.

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Eternal Con takes center stage on L.i. Long Island Comic Con will return to Nassau for the third consecutive year, on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14. Eternal Con 2015 will once again takeover three floors of the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, with more than 250 tables of pop culture madness. Eternal Con brings together comic books, collectibles, gaming, sci-fi, cosplay and horror. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 14. Eternal Con’s organizers will once again raise funds to benefit several local charities, including the Nassau County Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged. Operated with private sector donations, the Games provide differently-abled young athletes the unique ability to compete in the annual weekend of competition, with friends from across the State of New York. “I invite all residents to visit Eternal Con 2015 – the largest pop culture event of the summer,” said County Executive Ed Mangano. “This special two-day event of fun also raises funds to benefit young athletes who compete in the Nassau County Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged. I thank Eternal Con for their corporate generosity.” Eternal Con 2015 will kick off the weekend of events with its free, annual “cosplay” costume parade and contest, beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Admission for Eternal Con 2015 is $25 for adults and $12 for children (ages 2-12) on Saturday. On Sunday, admission is $20 for adults and $6 for children. For more information and details please visit www.eternalcon.com or www.cradleofaviation.org.

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A Salute to the Women of rock Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. Gold Coast Arts Center 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 http://goldcoastarts.org enjoy a great night of music celebrating the women who shaped rock ‘n’ roll, featuring the music of The Pretenders, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar and more. Pretenders tribute band Talk of the Town, fronted by lead singer Mary Beth Cronin headlines and is supported by Heartbreaker and opening acts by Your Big Break stars katie Zimmer accompanied by Chris Jaeger and Sydney Perruzza. Music Made on Long island Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. The Space At Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com The top local bands from Long island that have performed on our Lounge Stage on Thursday Nights have been invited back to perform on the Main Stage. This time, not only will you enjoy the music of one band, but get to hear multiple bands perform live. The lone-up includes: Memphis Crawl, Funkin a, Nonstop to Cairo, iridesense, The Vinyl Plane and Sofus. all ages admitted with a ticket, $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

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Slayer Tuesday, June 16, 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 9 p.m. The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com Few bands come close to matching the intensity that Slayer brings to its live shows, having been named “Best Live Band” by numerous media outlets including Revolver, SPiN, and Metal Hammer. With songs that mirror the turmoil and aberrations of society, Slayer remains crushing and brutal, steadfastly refusing to cater to the mainstream despite the passing of founding member Jeff Hanneman in 2013.

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LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Sunday, June 14, 8 p.m. Jessie Mueller and Jarrod Spector GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http:// goldcoastarts.org Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. A Salute to the Women of Rock Thursday, July 23, 8 p.m. 10th Annual Long Island Comedy Festival The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury. com Friday, June 12, 8 p.m. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. Music Made On Long Island Tuesday, June 16, 8 p.m. Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band and Jonny Lang Friday, June 26, 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. Jim Jefferies NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • http:// www.nassaucoliseum.com Saturday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. New Kids On The Block with special guests TLC and Nelly Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 p.m. Shania Twain NYCB THeatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. Peter Cetera Friday, June 19, 8 p.m. The Midtown Men Thursday, June 25, 8 p.m. Jeff Ross Thursday, June 25, 8 p.m. Merle Haggard Friday, June 27, 8 p.m. Happy Together Tour

Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m. Dion Sunday, July 12, 7:30 p.m. The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening With Cary Elwes Thursday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. Chris Young 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 Friday, Aug. 7, 8 p.m. Joel McHale Saturday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m. Air Supply Saturday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m. Neil Sedaka Friday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m. Engelbert Humperdink Sunday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m. Smokey Robinson Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Jackie Mason Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. Paul Anka Saturday, Dec. 13, 2 & 5 p.m. Peppa Pig Live THE HARRY CHAPIN LAKESIDE THEATRE Eisenhower Park Stewart Avenue and Merrick Avenue, East Meadow (516) 572-0348 • http:// www.nassaucountyny.gov/ Friday, June 19, 7 p.m. Two Gents & The Lady Saturday, June 20, 7 p.m. Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops Friday, June 26, 7 p.m. Salute to Motown Saturday, June 27, 5 p.m. TD Bank’s “Celebrate America” Fireworks and Show Monday, June 29, 7 p.m. Doo Wop in the Park Thursday, July 2, 7 p.m. Swingtime Big Band Friday, July 3, 7 p.m. Movin’ Out – Billy Joel Tribute Friday, July 10, 7 p.m. Neil Berg 100 Years of Broadway Saturday, July 11, 7 p.m. Dark Lady – Cher Tribute Band & Disco Unlimited Friday, July 17, 7 p.m. Ballet Showcase with American Ballet Theatre Dancers Saturday, July 18, 7 p.m. Taylor Dayne and Alisha Monday, July 20, 7 p.m. Reach for the Stars Finals Friday, July 24, 7 p.m. Oldies Night – The Encounters & Stan Zizka

Saturday, July 25, 7 p.m. FRESH 102.7 Presents Fresh in the Park Monday, July 27, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Tribute Friday, July 31, 7 p.m. West Side Story by Plaza Productions Saturday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Salute to Vets with Tony Orlando and the USO Liberty Bells (6:30 p.m.) Friday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m. Creole Family Night Saturday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. Davi Sings Sinatra Monday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m. Long Island Philharmonic Tuesday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m. 42nd Infantry Division Band Friday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Oldies Show with Jimmy Gallagher & The Passions Monday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m. Nassau Has Talent Friday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m. ABBA Mania & Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees Tribute Band Saturday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. CBS-FM Presents Saturday in the Park Starring Joan Jett Friday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Desert Highway – Eagles Tribute Band Sunday, Aug. 30, 1 p.m. Vega Bond Puppets Saturday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. NASH FM’s Last Summer Blast Starring Kristian Bush & Gloriana Saturday, Sept. 19, 5 p.m. Doo-Wop Concert Benefitting the Victory Games Challenge ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, Garden City (516) 877-4000 • http:// aupac.adelphi.edu/ Saturday, June 13, 7:30 p.m. The Conducting Workshop and Concert: From Classical to Contemporary Sunday, Aug. 2, 2 p.m. San Francisco Opera’s Show Boat The madison theatre at molloy college 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (5176) 323-4444 • http:// madisontheatreny.org. Saturday, July 18, 8 p.m. 10th Annual Long Island Comedy Festival

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Port Washington art guild to hold classes The Art Guild of Port Washington will be holding classes for children and adults this summer. • After the pool or beach, kids can join us for Artful Afternoons - Children’s Art Studio (ages 8-12), Wednesdays beginning July 15, 4:30 - 6 p.m. with Nicole Thomas. Thomas is an experienced art teacher who works in the Sousa and Salem Elementary Schools in the Port Washington School district. She will have projects planned emphasizing painting, drawing and more. Students will explore different media and projects may include still life, self-portraits, learning perspective and working from their imaginations. Emphasis is on fundamentals of art in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Students should wear old clothes to class. • Drawing and Painting for Adults (all levels) will be taught by award winning artist and instructor, Barbara Silbert on Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. beginning July 9. This class is for anyone who likes to draw and/or paint in oils, acrylics or pastels. Students will work from a still life, do portraits, figures and landscapes. Weather permitting, the class may be held outdoors at Elderfields. • A one or two-day workshop for adults, Plein Air Landscape Painting with artist Howard Rose, will be offered on June 13-14. Rose will show students how to start a landscape painting in oil going from major shapes to smaller ones. Review simple mixing techniques using three to six col-

ors and discuss the elements that go into creating a good painting. Paint outdoors, weather permitting, on Elderfields’ lovely grounds or bring photographic references. Artists bring their own portable easel. Some easels are available at The Art Guild. • On the second Thursday of the month beginning June 11 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m, The Guild offers Sip & Sketch. We provide the model – you bring your pencils, pastels, charcoal or paint. Model (clothed or nude) will take a variety of timed poses from short to long. Bring a beverage of your choice and a snack if you wish. Easels are available. This relaxed, non-instructional evening is $15 per session, pay-as-you-go, reservations required – please call or email. (Sip & Sketch will also take place on July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8). Registration forms as well as information regarding class descriptions and fees are available on The Art Guild website at www.theartguild.org or by calling (516) 304-5797. The 2015 Members Showcase, featuring work by more than 50 members of The Art Guild is hanging the galleries at Elderfields until June 28. Gallery hours are Saturday-Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. The Art Guild is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization located at Nassau County’s Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset For more information please call (516) 304-5797 or visit www. TheArtGuild.org.

Art Guild Instructor Nicole Thomas (l) and Co-President Ilene Silberstein (r) at PortFest, May 16, at Schreiber High School.

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Photography exhibit, contest by art league The Art League of Long Island’s latest photography competition and exhibit revisits, after 60 years, the legendary exhibition curated by Edward Steichen. “The Family of Man” (January 24-May 8, 1955) was composed of 503 photographs grouped thematically around subjects pertinent to all cultures, such as love, children and death. The photographs included in the exhibition focused on the commonalities that bind people and cultures around the world and the exhibition served as an expression of humanism in the decade following World War II. In this global period of cultural alienation and radicalism, the Art League

asked photographers to look again at the commonalities that bind us as the human race. Of the 323 works submitted, juror Rick Wenner selected 60 photographs for exhibition in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery. The exhibit is on display June 13 through July 12. The opening reception takes place June 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.. The Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery is open free of charge Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Art League is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. For more information call (631) 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.

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Photos clockwise from top left: Heavenly Tears of Joy by Robin appel (Glen Head). Just landing after being in sandstorms in iraq, the skies open to a very welcomed rainstorm homecoming. The death of Mohammed V by Spencer Ross (Huntington). outpouring of grief at the funeral of Mohammed V, much loved king of Morocco, who died suddenly in 1960. Prayer by Yossi (Joseph) Manor (Coram). Special delivery by deidre elzer-Lento (dix Hills). From Generation to Generation by alissa Rosenberg (Commack). another photo from the series with the photographer’s grandfather and nephew. This was taken a year before his passing when he was 93 years old. He was a Holocaust survivor.

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• Check to see if you are already among the nominees in your business category by visiting BSMBestoftheNorthShore.com or theislandnow.com and filling out the nomination information. The link to BSMBestoftheNorthShore.com can also be reached on theislandnow.com website. • If you are not listed, add your name to the list of nominees. You or one of your customers have until June 18 to add your business to our list.

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• Encourage your friends and customers to vote you the best in your category by visiting BSMBestoftheNorthShore.com or theislandnow.com and casting their vote on your behalf. • People using the same email will be able to vote online once a day from June 19 to July 17. • Go ahead and encourage your customers to vote for you through in-store promotion, email, Facebook posts or any other way you interact with your customers.

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• The names of all winners will be announced in a special pull-out section that will be published on Aug. 8 and our website – theislandnow.com – for a full year. If you win, Blank Slate Media will provide you with a posterboard promoting your selection as Best of the North Shore in your category. And you will have the right to use the title of Blank Slate Media’s Best of the North Shore in all promotional materials – in Blank Slate Media’s papers or anywhere else. Best of luck in the contest. If you have any questions, please email us at sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steven Blank at 516-307-1045 x201.

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Williston Park Library From the Director: Please note the change in schedule for June 26-27: Friday, June 26: 10am8:30pm; Saturday, June 27: Closed. Regular hours will resume on Monday, June 29.

Check Out The Library’s New Mobile App! The Nassau County Libraries’ mobile app is available for download free of charge! It provides a user-friendly interface for patrons to take advantage of all that the library offers through their

personal smartphone or tablet. Visit your app store and search “Nassau Public Libraries Mobile”. Here are some new arrivals to the library: Early Warning — Jane Smiley

Legend: The Harrowing Story from the Vietnam War of One Green Beret’s Heroic Mission — Eric Blehm Death at Dovecote Hatch — Dorothy Cannell Murder on Amsterdam

Avenue — Victoria Thompson Checked Out — Elaine Viets Solitude Creek — Jeffery Deaver

ADULTs Book Discussion

Wednesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. The group will be reading “Thirty Girls” by Susan Minot. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

East Williston Library “EVERY HERO HAS A STORY” – SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Registration Party: Come to the Library on Wednesday June 24 from 3 to 5 p.m. to register at our Annual Kick-off Party. Keep up your reading skills while having fun! CRAFT PROGRAM: Summer Reading Program participants

are invited to attend our Craft Program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The program will run from July7 – August 6.

Each family pass (two adults and children under 18 years of age) may be borrowed for a three-day period. Passes may be reserved in advance.

OLD WESTBURY GARDENS and NY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PASSES: The passes are available to East Williston Library card holders.

LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY: Whatever your goal, LearningExpressLibrary’s resources will help you succeed. The various “Learning

Centers” offer the information you need to achieve the results you want at school, at work, or in life. Are you looking for a new job? You’ll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that’s right for you. Visit us at www. ewlibrary.org TUMBLEBOOK LIBRARY:

TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love. Visit us at www.ewlibrary.org N0TARY PUBLIC: Hours are Monday & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. Photo identifi-

cation is required. Documents to be notarized must be signed at the time of notarization, not before. You must bring your own witness if needed. Please telephone the Library to confirm a notary is available. Register for all programs by calling )516) 741-1213 or email us at ewpl@ewlibrary.org

Mineola Library ADULTs Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation* Tuesdays at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 23 and 30. Chi Kung is recognized worldwide as a foundation of healing—physically mentally, emotionally and spiritually—easy to learn, always enjoyable!

Blood Drive at the Library* Thursday, June 25 from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Long Island Blood Services will host our June Blood Drive. Two Mets tickets will be given to each donor! Please register at the Reference Desk, or call 516-746-8488 Ext. 2. Walk-ins are always welcome. Please donate now.

AARP Smart Driver Course* Friday, June 26 at 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This course is open to individuals 50 and over. At registration, checks payable to AARP, $20 AARP members and $25 for all others, will be collected at the Reference Desk beginning Monday, June 1. Forty participants may attend this course.

YOUTH Children’s Book Fair Saturday, June 13 at 3 to 4:30 p.m. All ages may sign up. Meet, talk with, and get the autographs of local children’s book authors from Long Island! Authors/ Illustrators include: Selene Castrovilla, Bonnie Grubman,

Tim Hoppey, JoAnn Krapp, Sandra Lanton, Ed Miller, and Darren Sardelli. Free Practice Test (New SAT/Current SAT/ACT/PSAT) Saturday, June 20 at 12 to 4 p.m. Recommended for Grades 7-11. Sign up online at C2educate.com/spring-

test/ or call (516) 880-5952. C2 Education will offer a free practice test downstairs in the Mineola Library’s Ann C. Hurley Community Room, allowing students to better understand the testing process, while accurately measuring performance before taking the real test.

Shelter Rock Library MUSEUM PASSES @ SRPL Shelter Rock Public Library cardholders can reserve a Museum Pass online for free admission to a variety of museums and gardens on Long Island and in New York City. Go to www.srpl.org and pull down the Library Services Menu then go to Museum Passes. Click the Reserve Now link and look for the red Request Pass button to see if the Museum Pass is available. Your library card must be in good standing. Advance reservations will be accepted for the next 60 days (one Reservation per family every 30 days). SHELTER ROCK PATRONS MAY RESERVE PASSES FOR: American Airpower Museum • Children’s Museum of Manhattan • Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery • Cradle of Aviation

• Garvies Point • Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum • Long Island Children’s Museum • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) • Nassau County Firefighter’s Museum • Nassau County Museum of Art • New York Botanical Garden • New York Historical Society and Library & Dimenna Children’s History Museum Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that in cooperation with the Shelter Rock Public Library, the Nassau County Offices for the Aging and Mental Health are coordinating a support group that is specifically targeted to respond to the needs of caregivers of older persons. The group is led by Dora Lupo, LMHC, MAC, CASAC, Support Group Facilitator. Meetings will be

held on the third Tuesday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Shelter Rock Public Library, located at 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson. The meetings are open to residents of Nassau County. This support group will provide an opportunity for participants to share experiences and to help one another. Persons interested in attending for the first time, or in need of additional information, please call (516) 227-8725.

programs FILM Thursday, June 18, Into The Woods, directed by Rob Marshall, 2014, Rated PG, 125 minutes. Cast: Anna Kendrick, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Johnny Depp. The film is a

modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales in a musical that follows the classic stories of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel. They’re all tied together by an original tale of a baker and his wife, their wish to start a family and their interaction with a witch who has put a curse on them.

The Utrecht Caravaggisti are principally a group of three Dutch painters — Dirck Van Baburen, Gerri van Honthorst, and Hendrik Terbrugghen — who went to Rome and fell under the influence of Caravaggio’s art before returning to Utrecht. Without ever meeting Caravaggio, they returned to the Netherlands and inspired other painters

THE UTRECHT CARAVAGGISTI with Ines Powell, educator, Metropolitan Museum of Art Friday, June 12 at 1:30 p.m. The Italian painter Caravaggio was known for his powerful works with strong contrasts of dark and light. Caravaggio portrayed ordinary people as saints, depicting them often as half-length figures illuminated with strong theatrical light.

EDITING YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOS Tuesday, June 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. In this class, you will learn the basics of using a graphics program. This class will cover editing a photographed image. Included will be editing techniques in cropping, resizing, red-eye removal and much more. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten and First Grade.

Registration for Shelter Rock Patrons begins May 19 at the Reference Desk. Space is limited on a first-come, firstserved basis. Non-residents may register June 2 if space allows. VETERANS OUTREACH PROGRAM Friday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans are encouraged to bring a copy of their DD214 or Separation Papers in order to receive enrollment assistance; update information and review their medical benefits and eligibility. Learn about new healthcare programs available to eligible veterans and the six locations now offering VA care. Pre-registration is required. Please call: Community Relations Department at (631) 2614400, ext. 7084/7082/5250 Continued on Page 50

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Town to hold free concerts at Clark garden Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the North Hempstead Town Board have announced this year’s series of free summer concerts to be held Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. at the beautiful Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson. “Summer in North Hempstead is such an exciting time,”

said Bosworth. “This year our summer concert lineup is sure to entertain the whole family. We can’t wait to have everyone join us at these free events.” On July 14, the first concert will feature the North Shore Pops Concert Band. This band plays famous show tunes and

other exciting marching band songs and popular ballads. July 21 promises to be one of the most exciting nights in Clark Botanic Garden this summer with “Shrek the Musical” coming to town. Plaza Theatrical Productions will give the performance that is sure to dazzle the

crowd. On July 28, the Five Towns College Concert Band will be performing under the baton of Dean Karahalis, followed by a movie on the big screen, “Gigi,” starring Leslie Caron and multiOscar award-winner Maurice Chevalier.

August 4 will be the annual Folk Night in the Garden featuring famous folk bands David Sear and Gathering Time. Clark Botanic Garden is a 12 acre living museum and educational facility located at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson.

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2 from Herricks science finalists

Herricks High School juniors Melissa Thomas and Naseem Dabiran have been selected as state finalists for the 2015 New York State Science Congress. The STANYS New York State Science Congress was established in 1950 as a means to stimulate interest and proficiency in the sciences. Thomas and Dabiran participated in the Long Island Science Congress, a regional science fair, on April 20 at the Cradle of Aviation. Outstanding projects were selected to present their research at the New York State Science Congress to be held on May 30 at Brookhaven Na-

tional Laboratory, Upton. Working as a team, the students conducted their research entitled “Aromatase Immunohistochemistry in Alzheimer’s Disease” under the guidance of Dr. Anat Biegon at Stony Brook University. Thomas is the daughter of Jiji and Princy Thomas of New Hyde Park and Dabiran is the daughter of Ali and Alavieh Dabiran of Albertson. Both Melissa and Naseem are three-year participants in the Herricks High School Science Research program and have been mentored by Renée Barcia, Herricks High School science research teacher.

Distinguished Service Award Herricks School Board Member Christine Turner received a Distinguished Service Award at the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association Annual Dinner which took place at the Woodbury Country Club this past Thursday. Turner has served on the Herricks School Board for the past 25 years. At the Annual Dinner, Herricks Superintendent Dr. Jack Bierwirth spoke about the “countless hours she has devoted to being a Board Member.” Further, President of the Herricks Board of Education Jim Gounaris added “The entire Board of Education offers our heartfelt congratulations to Christine Turner. Her years of unending dedication to the students, residents, families and staff have helped to ensure the greatness of our school district. She has persevered through tough times and is an asset to us all.” Turner was reelected to serve on the Herricks School Board for a new three year term beginning July 1, 2014.

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Anesthesiologist Ruchi Sharma joins Winthrop Board certified anesthesiologist Dr. Ruchi Sharma has joined Winthrop’s Department of Anesthesiology. Dr. Sharma, who specializes in pain management, treats a variety of conditions including low back pain; radicular pain (pain that radiates into the lower extremity directly along the course of a spinal nerve root); and joint pain osteoarthritis, among others. Dr. Sharma joins Winthrop from Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. She is fellowship trained and board certified in Interventional Pain Management. Dr. Sharma completed her medical de-

gree at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio in San Antonio, TX. She went on to pursue her internship and residency in Anesthesiology at University Hospital/Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She completed her fellowship training in Intervention Pain Management at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sharma’s goals are to optimize pain control while enhancing functional ability and patients’ quality of life. Her interests include, but are not limited to, musculoskeletal pain of the back, joints, neuropathic

disorders and cancer pain. Dr. Sharma offers a number of treatments and procedures such as lumbar epidurals, trigger point injections and facet injections. She also specializes in inpatient pain management and regional anesthesia in the perioperative setting. The Winthrop Pain Management Center utilizes a multidisciplinary approach for the management of patients with both acute and chronic pain conditions. To make an appointment with Dr. Sharma, call (516) 739-9771.

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Raising funds with pancakes As they have for many years, Mineola’s Boy Scout Troop 45 will once again be holding their Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast on Sunday June 21. Held annually at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 186 Jericho Turnpike, this event has become a favorite way for many in the Mineola area to celebrate Father’s Day while supporting a great group of young men. The boys, their parents and the troop’s adult leaders will be working very hard that day to provide an old fashioned all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast, with the proceeds going to help defray the troop’s summer camp costs. This year’s event runs from

7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the cost is $7 per person. Whatever your plans for this Father’s Day, come out and join your neighbors and make Troop 45’s Pancake Breakfast your family’s first stop and have a great breakfast while joining the community in supporting this wonderful organization. Tickets can be purchased in advance from any Troop 45 Scout or at the door the day of the event. Troop 45 meets every Tuesday night at the First Presbyterian Church across from the Mineola Post Office and is entering their 94th year of serving young men from Mineola, Williston Park, Albertson and beyond.

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Gourmet Chef Series Chef/Owner Anthony Martarana of Matteo’s prepared the whole menu from salad to dessert, for guests of Roslyn-Herricks-East Williston Adult Education’s Gourmet Chef Series presentation on May 20. In this delicious series, participants enjoy a cooking demonstration from a professional chef and a wonderful leisurely luncheon. The presentation at Matteo’s was the last in a fabulous Spring 2015 series of chef demonstrations.

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth visited the Leisure Club of Mineola at the Mineola Community Center to celebrate Older Americans Month on May 26. Bosworth thanked the members for all their hard work in the local community and acknowledged the contributions of past and current older persons throughout the country. The Leisure Club of Mineola was also presented a proclamation which recognized the month of May as Older Americans Month throughout the Town of North Hempstead. Older Americans Month is a federal celebration which first began in 1963. (Left to Right) Nora Coniglio, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Mike Coniglio with a proclamation presented to the Leisure Club of Mineola.

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Gazebo Concerts 7:00 pm at Hillside and Liberty Avenues Free BBQ will be provided at all concerts Thursday, June 18th Senior Flag Day/ DJ Steve Griffin In 2015, if you have celebrated or will celebrate your 50th Wedding Anniversary, please call Village Hall @746-2193 as we would like to celebrate and honor you on June 18th. You will receive a Proclamation.

On Saturday, May 30, The Williston Park Recreation Committee sponsored their 5th Annual Day Out at Belmont Racetrack’s Top of the Stretch that brought together more than 225 Williston Park residents and friends.

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Senator Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District, pictured left) recently congratulated Mineola residents George Becker, Theodore Bischoff, Stephen Martone, and Leonard Morra for attaining the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. The four are members of Boy Scout Troop 45. Martins (second left) is pictured with (from left), Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos, Troop 45 Scoutmaster Steve Grosskopf, Eagle Scout Stephen Martone, Eagle Scout Leonard Morra, Eagle Scout Theodore Bischoff, Eagle Scout George Becker, Nassau County Legislator Rich Nicolello and Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss.

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Quintet Performs An 8th grade quintet from Herricks Middle School was selected to perform in the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Young Ensembles Concert on May 21. Krista Weis, orchestra director, coached the students prior to their acceptance. The quintet featured flutist Joanna Lau, violinists Grace Kang and Christina Kim, violist Hanna Yen and cellist Austin Kim. This highly competitive program, consisting of two professional coaching sessions as well as the concert performance, selected only seven chamber music ensembles from the tri-state area to participate.

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Wheatley honors 2 of its top students On June 5, Wheatley principal Sean C. Feeney and I had the great pleasure of attending this breakfast at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury with Wheatley honorees Leigh Anderson and Courtney Schwartz and their parents. Each year NCCSS hosts this very special event where each Nassau County School District’s valedictorian and salutatorian are honored and receive a recognition plaque. This year Dr. John Sexton, the president of New York University was the key note speaker. As Wheatley does not have a valedictorian or salutatorian, each year we send two outstanding honor students selected by our scholarship committee. Congratulations to Leigh, Courtney and their families! Cheering on Girls on the Run! I had a great time cheering on the North Side and Willets Road members of Girls on the Run at the GOTR Nassau County 5K event on Sunday, May 30. Girls on the Run is a national organization with local chapters across the country. It is a taxexempt non-profit organization which establishes after-school programs “[d]esigned to allow every girl to recognize her inner strength ... [and] inspires girls to define their lives on their own terms. Throughout the season, the girls make new friends, build their confidence and celebrate all that makes them unique.“ See www.girlsontherun.org. Our students meet twice a week and participate in lessons that encourage positive emotional, social, mental and physical development. They discuss challenges they face and begin to develop key strategies and skills to successfully navigate life experiences. Teamwork and healthy relationships are emphasized and girls “explore how they can positively connect with and shape the world.” Building an appreciation of physical fitness and habits that contribute to lifetime health, at the end of each three month session, the girls participate in a Girls on the Run 5K event. Congratulations to the following girls who participated in the program and successfully ran Sunday’s 5K! The Spring Team was powered by Lana Cale, Maia Cale, Sophia Caputo, Jessica Eder, Robyn Garnock, Paulina Grgas, Allison Hackett, Lauren Hackett, Rio Malito, Riya Mittle, Valeria Pashko,

Carly Rick, Emilie Sakai, Lauren Tavolacci, Jessica Tu, Gia Verma and Ria Verma. Many thanks to the North Side PTO which sponsors this program and a big thank you to the grownup coaches and assistant coaches who volunteer their time and do such a great job keeping the girls on a course to success with this program: Kristine Hackett, Visa Verma, Danielle Hundt, Christina Caputo and Reena Mittle. Girls who are in grades threefive next school year are eligible to participate in GOTR. We are working on creating and organizing a program for students in grades six and seven at Willets Road. Look for information early next year if your girls are interested in joining this great program. If you’d like to find out additional information now, or indicate your interest in next year’s program, contact parent coach Kristine Hackett at Krisheerin@ me.com. Wheatley Guidance Department/College Admissions At the June 3 Board of Education work session, Greg Wasserman, director of guidance, presented the 2015 College Admissions Report, as well as updates regarding 2014-15 initiatives supporting college admissions. This year’s initiatives included: continuing to strengthen relationships with colleges, e.g. Wheatley hosted Yale University, Georgetown University, Binghamton University, University of Connecticut and Lehigh University information programs; active service on college advisory boards; professional development that consisted of our guidance counselors participating in multiple workshops centered on standardized testing changes and college admissions; college visits by our guidance counselors to expanded geographic areas that included California colleges - UCLA, USC, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and Pepperdine University; community workshops partnering with Kaplan Test Prep; and an expanded College Night program for Juniors and their Parents. Supporting the guidance department’s focus on helping students carefully think through their reasons for choosing certain schools to apply to, in 2014-15 the total number of schools applied to was less than the previous year, with a higher number of acceptances. For the Class of 2014, acceptances per student overall was 73

Many thanks to our Wheatley Guidance Department members Director Greg Wasserman, high school guidance counselors Randi Chisari, Sherri Schacter, Lauren Silverstein and David Stander and middle school guidance counselors Rene Marotti and Karen Stein who support our students in their successful transition to high school. To view Mr. Wasserman’s presentation, go to our district website at www.ewsdonline.org > click on School Board on the left side navigation bar > click on the BOE Meeting Presentations on the left side navigation bar > click on 1415 BOE Presentations. Magnificent Math Fair One morning last week I had the pleasure of attending the 7th grade students’ Magnificent Math Fair. This elective is part of the Strategic Plan’s STEM Initiative to expand our math research proElaine Kanas gram. The Magnificent Math class Superintendent lays the foundation for our new 8th grade math research program Wheatley. which will begin in the fall, togethThis coming year, students er expanding the math research will participate in programs de- program from seventh through signed to expose them to the Col- 12th grade. leges that Change Lives group and Congratulations to our new to international college opportu- math researchers and Willets Road nities. Guidance staff continue math teacher Kristin Griswold! percent and for this year’s Class of 2015, it is 80 percent. Our guidance department continues to keep current, be active and grow our college admissions process. This year, Mr. Wasserman has been invited to participate in the National College Symposium at Scarsdale Public Schools with the goal of replicating the event at

Ansh Jhaveri - Pascal’s Triangle Megan Kaye - Pascal’s Triangle Kelvin Lee and Rebecca Sparacio - Zeno’s Paradoxes Rachel Lee and Natalia Potrapeluk - Magic Squares Karen Li and Alia Yamin - Ancient Number Systems Madison Ramos - Pythagorean Theorem Diya Shah - Binary Numbers Ashley Vincenzo - Tessellations Trenton Wong - Golden Ratio Emily Yagoda - U.S. Currency Aaron Zachariah - Fibonacci Sequence Sharon Zhong - Binary Numbers Second Grade Visit Yet another highlight of my day was visiting Christine Truskiewicz’s second grade classroom where I was invited to read a story. When I read to classes I often like to choose a book that I read to my own children when they were young. I am happy to say that a good book stands up to time and while I still enjoy reading these stories, students of today seem to be engaged in them as well. Today’s book was “Sylvester and the Magic Pebble” by William Steig. I suggested to the children that other books of his are still in publication. Congratulations to Ms.

Congratulations to Wheatley seniors Courtney Schwartz and Leigh Anderson who were recognized as Wheatley honor students at the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents’ Celebrating Excellence Breakfast on June 5, 2015 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. their exposure on a national level The following are the “researchthrough participation at national ers” and their projects: Alyssa Belle - Towers of Hanoi conferences and through commitKatie Gold - Fibonacci Sequence tee work. Increased student access Alex Horowitz and Jayda Ruto college information through fall visits and potential field trips are in bino - Binary Numbers Sahil Jain - Towers of Hanoi the works.

Truskiewicz’s class for being such good listeners and engaging in such interesting discussion. Did you know when it comes to music at Willets Road… …that so many of our stuContinued on Page 43

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Center Street celebrates global connections On Thursday, June 4, 300 students from Williston Park’s Center Street School and their families returned to school to participate in the first annual Global Connections program. The main entrance of the

school was decorated as “Center Street International Airport”, and, as students entered, they received their luggage, their boarding pass and their teddy bear passports for an exciting trip around the world.

First they headed down the main hallway, which was decorated as an airport runway, turned at the control tower, and touched down in the gym. Here the students visited 10 different “countries”, participated in a

culture-specific activity at each, and received a stamp on their passports. The centerpiece in the gym was an enormous, inflated globe that students could go inside. After this part of the jour-

ney, a “connecting flight” took students and their families down to our all purpose room where they were entertained by a professional dance troupe’s presentation of “Dances Around the World”.

Wheatley honors two of its top students Continued from Page 42 dents are involved in our musical programs? There are 296 students, combined, in our grades six and seven music programs. Out of those students, there are 115 band students, 76 orchestra students and 65 Broadway Stars (chorus) participants. Each and every one of those students played so beautifully at last night’s sixth and seventh grade concert. I look forward to attending the fifth grade concert next week as well. Many thanks to our students’ committed and talented Willets Road music teachers, Karen Brandine, Denise Giuliano and Scott Hoefling. Professional Development – EdCamp USA On May 29, Director of Secondary Curriculum and Social Studies Danielle Gately and Wheatley/Willets Road instructional technologist Audra Beberman attended the second Annual EdCamp USA in Washington D.C. Thousands of educators from across the country applied to attend. Dr. Gately and Mrs. Beber-

man are founding members of the EdCamp Long Island organizing team that brought the first annual EdCamp event to Long Island, to the Willets Road School in October 2014. They remain active in the organization which is planning EdCamp events throughout the region. Edcamp US DOED, developed by the EdCamp Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education was borne out of transparent collaboration between educators and policy makers. It was a gathering of teacher leaders and policy leaders in order to discuss the most important issues in education. Conversations focused on finding actionable solutions and answering tough, asset-based questions. Three distinct themes were explored: policy, ConnectEd and best practice. Interactive conversations were proposed on the morning of the event, honoring every attendee’s authentic voice. For more info, please visit http:// www.edcampusdoed.org/ . World of Sports The spring sports award program that I attended last Tuesday night was a great opportunity to recognize our many students who

participate in our wide world of athletic activities. A special thanks to Tom Fitzpatrick, the director of physical education, health, athletics, medical services and family consumer science, and our coaching staff. So many students were honored; and so many were so highly spoken of by their coaches. For a listing of all our spring team members, athletic honors and year-end athletic honors visit our website at www.ewsdonline. org > click on Athletics on the left side navigation bar > click on Athletic Awards Programs on the left side navigation bar. Congratulations all! North Side StudentMusicians Play for Seniors On June 3 the North Side Chamber Orchestra performed at the Parker Institute at Long Island Jewish Hospital for the Nursing Home residents with North Side music-instrumental teacher Rachel May and North Side music-vocal teacher Ed Lattari. The students performed their musical numbers from their recent Spring Concert. They also sang songs from the fourth grade chorus concert. After the performance, the

students mingled with the residents, shaking hands and greeting them and receiving praise for their performance. The students then enjoyed lunch at the staff cafeteria. It was a win-win day!! Thank you Mrs. May and Mr. Lattari. Congratulations and Commendations Scholar Athlete Team Champions Congratulations to the girls varsity track and field team that was recognized this spring as the scholar-athlete team champion by the state Public High School Athletic Association. Congratulations to all the team members and coaches Laura Gurick and Michael Harrison. Congratulations are also in order for all our varsity teams that were recognized as ScholarAthlete teams this year, earning The Wheatley School recognition as a School of Distinction by NYSPHSAA. Congratulations to all our student-athletes and their coaches! Wheatley Junior Competes in National Math Competition Congratulations to Wheatley junior Andrew Zuckerman who was one of 39 Nassau County all-

star Mathletes to compete at the 40th Annual American Regions Math League (ARML) at Penn State University. This was Andrew’s second appearance at the ARML. Nassau County sends two teams to the event. Andrew competed on the “A” team. Thank you to Wheatley math teacher Kevin Meyers for his support of the Nassau County teams. Willets Road Reading Teacher Congratulations to Willets Road reading teacher Ellen Lazarow who will be receiving her Level 2 Wilson Reading certification after just completing extensive course work and 2 practicums. The year-long course work involved studying higher level reading and spelling concepts and specific skills to effectively teach our students who struggle the most with reading. Have a Good Weekend As always, please email me at kanase@ewsdonline.org or call me at 333-3758 with any questions, suggestions and/or any topics you would like to see in this newsletter.

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St. Aidan students attend Ducks game

A group of 81 attended the Long Island Ducks recent loss to the Camden Riversharks as part of St. Aidan’s Baseball Night. Fireworks followed the game and Mrs. Gustafson organized a colorful artwork display inspired by the night. Juliette Hazzard was the raffle winner of two tickets to a future Ducks game

Hampton kids focus on friends As part of its ongoing character education program, Hampton Street School in the Mineola Union Free School District created a school wide project centered on the theme of friendship. The students were encouraged to write a short response and draw a picture to the theme of “what a good friend means to you.” More than 100 students submitted an entry, each will be displayed in the school’s main lobby for the remainder of the school year. Pictured are students in front of a display highlighting how friends help each other. Photos courtesy of the Mineola Union Free School District

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SILVER AWA R D F OR S C OUT S Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos (center) congratulates the Silver Award recipients of Girls Scouts Troop 1505 in Herricks. The awardees are pictured here with Maragos and troop’s leaders Clara Giustino, Leslie Katsano and Kris Pepper.

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NS-LIJ patient saved by new heart implant tech A tiny implantable device in the heart is offering lifesaving help to patients at North Shore University Hospital who suffer cardiogenic shock following a heart attack. Such patients face a greater than 50 percent chance of dying because their heart can no longer pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. The device – the Impella RP – received FDA approval in January and was used for the first time in New York State on May 26 to save the life of a 74-year-old woman at Manhasset hospital. Had this been six months earlier, the patient’s outcome could have been much different. “Options that were available prior to this were really drugs or surgical interventions with machines that take over the work of the lungs and heart. These types of approaches took time and manpower when time was of the essence,” said Dr. Rajiv Jauhar, chief of Cardiology at NSUH. “The bottom line was many patients were too sick for these interventions and by the time we mobilized the surgical team it could take 2 to 3 hours and so we just tried to ride it out with just medications, and it didn’t really work in a majority of our patients.”

The female patient had a right-sided infarction, meaning the right-side of her ventricle didn’t move very well and had a hard time pumping blood into the lungs to get oxygenated. She also had a blocked right coronary artery and dangerously low blood pressure. “What the Impella device does is it has a motor on it which takes blood from the large vein outside the heart and forces the blood into the lungs,” said Dr. Jauhar. “It essentially bypasses the right ventricle completely. “ Dr. Jauhar, along with Dr. Perwaiz Meraj, an interventional cardiologist, and an advanced hemodynamic team implanted the device through a catheter requiring only a small hole in her leg. The device can stay in a patient for up to 14 days, as the heart begins to stabilize on its own. “She got markedly better within a matter of a few minutes,” said Dr. Jauhar, who also put a stent into her right coronary artery to open it. “This is a dramatic innovation because it allows an interventional cardiologist to take care of very sick patients under dire time constraints to fix a blockage and also support the patient in the critical phase that they are in.”

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Commuter Council opens Mineola office Nassau County Executive and forging even closer rela- strong voice in behalf of all LIRR was formed in 1981 by the State Legislature, and was designed Edward P. Mangano and mem- tionships with other advocacy riders.” The LIRR Commuter Council to improve communications bers of the Long Island Rail groups on Long Island to give a Road Commuter Council - which serves as the voice of all LIRR riders - this week announced the grand opening of their first Long Island office, located in the Ralph G. Caso Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola. “The Long Island Rail Road Commuter Council’s new office will provide a great resource for commuters,” Mangano said. “My administration looks forward to working with the Commuter Council to help enhance the rider experience for residents utilizing the Long Island Rail Road.” “The Long Island Rail Road Commuter Council extends its thanks to Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and the Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano cuts the ribbon with Supervisor, Kate Murray, LegislaCounty of Nassau for providing tor, Rose Marie Walker, Legislator Ellen Birnbaum, state Assemblyman Dave McDonough, state the LIRRCC space for our first Senator, Michael Venditto, state Assemblyman Joseph Saladino, state Assemblyman Ed Ra, Legislaoffice on Long Island,” stated Mark Epstein, chair Long Island tor Monica Martinez, LIRR President Patrick Nowakowski, Mark J. Epstein, chair of LIRRCC, Larry Rail Road Commuter Council. Rubinstein, vice chair, Mike Godino,, LIRRCC Council member, Sheila Carpenter, social worker and “The LIRRCC looks forward to Suffolk Rep of LIRRCC, Raymond Pagano, council member, Bryan Peranzo, representative council working with all elected officials member and William Henderson, permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA.

LICADD charity golf tournament slated for Aug. 3 The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD) will be holding the 35th Annual R. Brinkley Smithers Golf Invitational charity tournament Monday, Aug. 3, at Nassau Country Club in Glen Cove and The Creek in Locust Valley. Named for LICADD founder, R. Brinkley Smithers, the tournament’s proceeds ensure that the services LICADD provides - from screening, intervention and referral services, to recovery support, an Employee Assistance Program and mentoring- all remain accessible to the individuals and families who are most affected by drug and alcohol abuse on Long Island. Prizes will be awarded in team and individual categories, and participants will have their chance to “Beat the Pro.” With dozens of silent auction, live auction, and raffle prizes, everyone will feel like a winner, even if their scores are well over par. The live auction boasts playing opportunities at some of the country’s top courses, while the raffle features golf and vacation packages to the far-away destinations of Scotland and Southern California. “Rest assured this is not your run-of-the-mill golf tournament,” said Executive Director Steve Chassman. “It is an opportunity to provide hope and healing to at-risk individuals and the families who support them.” Foursomes and individual tickets are already on sale and expected to sell out before the event. For more information, or to reserve your spot today, please contact Cynthia Doerler at (516) 747-2606, ext. 103 or visit LICADD.ORG.

between the LIRR and its customers as well as to strengthen operational efficiencies to create a more pleasant passenger experience. The legislation, which created the LIRR Commuter Council established the organization as the official representative of riders and originally only included representation of riders from Nassau and Suffolk Counties, but in 1999 the Council expanded to include New York City riders as well. The council is made up of volunteer members who are appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Nassau and Suffolk County Executives as well as the Brooklyn and Queens Borough Presidents. The new LIRR Commuter Council office is fully operational and functions on an as needed basis for commuters who have concerns regarding their rider experience. For more information or to contact the LIRRCC please call (516) 571- 5780 or email: mail@pcac.org.

Town historian honored for service North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board honored Town Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission Chairman Dr. George Williams at Town Hall on June 2, for his many years of service to the Town and the community. Dr. Williams was one of the first three members appointed to the Commission on Dec. 4, 1984 and was very active in

drafting the Town’s historic preservation code. Among other roles, he was also president of the Town’s Historical Society, authored several books and was a teacher in the Port Washington School District from 1973-1990. The Town issued a proclamation to Dr. Williams declaring June 2 a day of special recognition throughout the Town in Town officials and community members honor Dr. George Wilhis honor. liams at Town Hall on June 2.

Report filing qualifies Town for tax rebates Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board this week filed the Town’s Efficiency Report with the State, a requirement for residents to qualify for tax rebates under Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Property Tax Freeze Credit initiative. The Property Tax Freeze Credit is a two-year tax relief program that gives qualifying New York State homeowners a rebate for any increases in their local property taxes on primary residences. In order for the credit to be available to the homeowners in a local taxing jurisdiction, the jurisdiction must comply with the New York State Property Tax Cap and, after the first year, must also develop an efficiency plan. The Town of North Hempstead’s 2015 budget stayed under the State’s allowed two percent tax cap.

“The cost-cutting measures reflected in the Town’s Efficiency Plan are the result of much brain-storming and creative thinking on the part of my entire team,” said Bosworth. “I am proud to report to the taxpayers of North Hempstead that we will be saving over $3 million over the next four years and that we have met all of the State’s requirements for the Property tax Freeze Credit.”The Town’s Efficiency Plan highlights cost cutting across multiple departments totaling $3,458,500 over four years. The savings plan includes many cost-cutting measures that have already been implemented: • The consolidation of the Commissioner roles for the Department of Services for the Aging (“DOSA”) and Community Services: Saved a full year’s salary plus fringe benefits.

$144,000 in savings for 2015 • Renegotiation of Progressive Waste Contract $230,000 in savings for 2015 • Engagement of NAPA for Inventory Management $61,500 in savings for 2015 • Bringing legal work in-house $363,000 in savings for 2015 • Combining Public Safety and Public Parking Commissioner $20,000 in savings for 2015 In addition, North Hempstead is also working with six villages in the Town to strategize about ways to cut costs and share services, to make village residents eligible for the governor’s Property Tax Freeze Credit. To view the Town’s Efficiency Plan, visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov/efficiencyplan

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Supers honor county’s top students Crest Hollow Country Club’s Grand Ballroom was filled with Nassau County’s most accomplished and brightest students during the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents’ annual Celebration of Excellence Breakfast. During this cherished event, superintendents, principals and parents gathered to pay tribute to the Class of 2015’s valedictorians and salutatorians from 44 Nassau County school districts. The keynote speaker, New York University President Dr. John Sexton, told the students that they had “won the lottery” by being smart and gifted and possessing extraordinary talents. “You have a great obligation to use your talents and to expand your great gift of intelligence,” he said. NCCSS President Dr. Phyllis Harrington also expressed her confidence in the students’ will to succeed and encouraged them to be not only lifelong learners, but also kind and caring individuals. In addition, Deborah Wortham, the chairperson of the breakfast committee and emcee for the event, encouraged the students to dream big and “not lose sight of their own stories” and to make their own decisions. She encouraged parents

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and administrators to wrap their arms around their children to keep them safe from “dream stealers.” In the closing remarks, NCCSS President-Elect Dr. Lorna Lewis reminded the students to be mindful that everyone they

encounter in life is important. Each valedictorian and salutatorian was presented with a plaque to commemorate his or her achievements. As they were acknowledged, the universities the students plan to attend were announced,

along with their intended majors. This was a unique event in which the Class of 2015 valedictorians and salutatorians from Nassau County were honored together, marking a truly memorable occasion for all in attendance.

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Each year, Irish Americans in Government offers scholarships to eligible high school students entering college. Honored at this year’s Scholarship Reception were Declan Byrne, Virginia Clark, Mary Kate DiNorcia and Jack Aughavin for their outstanding academic records, community activities and volunteer service. The recipients were joined by family and friends and area officials. Pictured from left: Michael Hopkins, Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell, scholarship awardees Declan Byrne, Virginia Clark, Mary Kate DiNorcia and Jack Aughavin, Nassau County District Court Judge Joy Watson, Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker and Irish Americans in Government President Judge Timothy Driscoll.

Hofstra 5K run marks end of spring season Marking the end of their Spring season with the afterschool running program, 144 girls in grades 3-8 in 10 Nassau schools, completed the Lynbrook Runner’s Stop Girls on the Run 5K on May 31 at Hofstra University. The girls were joined by nearly 200 additional runners, including their Running Buddies and runners from the community. Each fall and spring season, the Girls on the Run program culminates with all participants completing a celebratory 5K event together: a joyful and festive occasion where the girls’ perseverance throughout the season is honored, families witness the impact of Girls on the Run firsthand and the party atmosphere inspires all who attend. Completing a 5K gives the

girls a sense of achievement as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. The results are the same—making the seemingly impossible, possible. Led by volunteer coaches, Girls on the Run program participants meet twice a week for fun, engaging lessons and conversation-based running games. The Spring and Fall 5Ks are open to the public. Ten schools participated in the event: Searingtown School, Albertson; Denton Ave School, New Hyde Park; Center St School, Williston Park; North Side School, East Williston; Friends Academy, Locust Valley; McKenna Elementary, Massapequa; Forest Lake, Wantagh; Lakeside School, Merrick; New Visions School, Freeport; and Steele Elementary, Baldwin.

Schimel hosts annual student Summer Reading Challenge Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel is encouraging elementary school students to continue learning throughout the summer by challenging them to take time to read in July and August. Though students are not in the classroom during the summer, it does not mean that their learning should come to a halt. Her 2015 Summer Reading Challenge is part of the New York State Assembly’s commitment to provide a quality education for our students. The 2015 Summer Reading Challenge rewards elementary school students for their efforts with an Ex-

cellence in Reading certificate from the New York State Assembly. Students must read by themselves or with a parent for a minimum of just 15 minutes a day for at least 40 days throughout July and August. The days can be marked off on a calendar provided by the Assemblywoman and distributed by the schools. In order to receive the Excellence in Reading certificate, the calendar must be returned to the Assemblywoman’s office at the end of the summer. This year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme is: “Every hero has

a story.” “With a good book and imagination, you can travel across the world without ever leaving your backyard!” Schimel said. So whether your children are at home, at camp, or at the beach, encourage them to pick a book and travel while staying right where they are. For more information or to request an application for the 2015 Summer Reading Challenge, please contact Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel’s District Office at (516) 482-6966.

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port couple donate $875k to Adelphi unteers of New York City. The Jaggars are also the co-founders of the Angela and Scott Jaggar FoundaAn Adelphi University trustee and tion, which funds projects related to eduher husband are gifting $875,000 to the cation and social services, and members school’s Community Fellows Program, of Adelphi’s Million Dollar Round Table which provides students with training in and Ruth S. Harley Society, which recognizes people who endow the university as leadership and professional skills. The university announced the endow- part of their estate plans. ment, made by Port Washington residents Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by eAngela and Scott Jaggar, in a news release mail at bsanantonio@theislandnow.com, Tuesday. In exchange for the donation, Adelphi by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 or on has agreed to rename the program the Twitter @b_sanantonio. Also follow us on Jaggar Community Fellows program. Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow. “I have had many opportunities to meet with community fellows who talk about the value of this experience in their lives,” Angela Jaggar said in a statement. “I’ve also had the chance to speak with a number of executive directors who have said that their organizations have done things they would not have been able to do without our Adelphi students’ talents and skills. Hearing of the impact this program is having is our motivation to help sustain it.” A member of the Adelphi board of trustees since 2008, Angela Jaggar is also Check us out on the board of directors of the Mineolaon facebook at based nonprofit Family and Children’s Association and has also been active with www.facebook.com/ the Landmark on Main Street community theislandnow center in Port Washington, the Belmont Child Care Association and Literacy Vol-

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Location, location, school district The old adage for real estate was “location, location, location.” However, I have said for umpteen years, “Location, Location, School District.” My logical conclusion umpteen years ago was the pure common sense notion that families with or without children would always try to gravitate towards a community, that had a great location, superior transportation and access to highways to their workplace and major city, in our case, “The Big Apple,” safe environment with low crime, things to do, parks, lower taxes and superior schools! This will also depend on the location and the return for what you might derive for your purchasing dollars long term. Although real estate taxes, of which your schools portion, comprises over 60 percent of the total have been getting out of hand in most communities on Long Island. However, most school budgets pass in those towns which have above average curriculums. Because of this, I surmise that is the major reason they have con-

sistently contributed and provided a better return for real estate, than any other investment over the long run in those towns that have a superior education system. Relatively speaking, I believe if you were to go around the country, this would be true the majority of the time; with exceptions in those areas around the U.S. that are more transitional or vacation/second home environments, (down south and out west) where prices are more supply and demand oriented and not as affected and dependent on schools. Adding to my conclusions was the article from Friday June 5 in the Great Neck News, that ranked a number of our elementary schools, by Nich.com, in the top 100 (in the top 99 percent echelon) in the nation as well as in New York State. Surveys can be taken every year making these comparisons, but the end results speak for themselves. We surely produce some of the smartest and most successful individuals in the nation. However, the higher the scores in math, english and science be-

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come a contributing factor, and will add to the value of local real estate in those towns, where families are willing to pay the higher prices. So, looking at home prices over the long run through the various cycles, when they go down in those towns that are more resilient, due to their high education standards, tend to come back faster and increase at a better pace, than those areas that may not score as high. This is not to say, that smart children do not come out of lower

scoring areas, but those are exceptions and have less of an effect on increasing home prices. I am fairly sure that if you look at the average income of those individuals coming from towns with superior education curriculums, that they are above average compared with those towns that are not as competitive scholastically. There are many studies and articles that have shown that there is a direct correlation between amount spent per student in higher income and home priced areas compared with those in lower performing and lower valued towns. A contributing factor is the amount of money provided by the state and federal government to those areas. I could write an entire dissertation on the many problems with this inequity and many other factors contributing to the differences in education and go on a rant, but I need to stick to the point of the value of education contributing to the value of real estate. If you want the value of your home and property values of real estate in your community to in-

crease over the long haul, then you must first and foremost, focus on your education curriculum (again mental and physical) and try to figure out how to improve it and to raise the overall test scores. I am quite sure and would almost like to guarantee, will make your real estate more valuable down the road. So, we are graduating many, many smart people. But, we also need to create better higher paying jobs to slow down the “Brain Drain” and those higher achievers from leaving New York because of the cost of housing and taxes. The following links are to two articles you might want to read that will provide some ideas on the whys and contributing factors to the disparaging differences in our education: h t t p : / / w w w. n y t i m e s . com/2013/11/06/business/a-richchilds-edge-in-public-education. html?_r=0 http://sitemaker.umich.edu/ salas.356/more_money__better_ grades

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Maragos calls for changes in IDA’s focus Continued from Page 1 agreements with businesses, less than the 59 percent recouped by Suffolk and the 67 percent in Westchester. The $43,325,571 Nassau County issued in net tax exemptions — tax exemptions minus payments in lieu of taxes — was far greater than the $13,164,205 issued in Suffolk and $25,730,802 in Westchester. Suffolk County reported that its tax breaks had created 14,080 net jobs and Westchester County reported that its tax breaks had generated 7,982 net jobs.. According to the state comptroller’s report, the Nassau IDA granted $23,611 in net exemptions per job, more than 10 times the state medi-

an, which the state comptroller’s office found to be $2,095 per job gained. The Nassau County IDA did not immediately return a request for comment. In a statement last week, Nassau IDA spokesman Alan J. Wax defended the agency’s performance, saying it focused its efforts in assisting 58 businesses affected by Superstorm Sandy the previous year. Though it typically awards tax breaks in exchange for job creation and retention, Wax said the IDA in 2013 provided tax breaks to businesses shuttered by the storm that pledged to reopen in Nassau County. “The Nassau County Industrial Development

Agency works tirelessly to create new job opportunities to ensure that companies and their employees stay in Nassau County,” he said, touting that the IDA retained 12,771 jobs and created 3,886 jobs in 2013. In his letter, Maragos cited a recent telephone conversation with Kearney in which the director was said to have disputed the accuracy of the job creation numbers in the state report and said that “updated NCIDA performance data” would be submitted to the county comptroller’s office by June 15. A spokesman for state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli told Blank Slate Media in June 2014 that the 109 active industrial

development agencies in villages, towns, cities and counties across the state voluntarily report their own data to Albany each year, but noted the figures may not always be completely accurate. Jobs created and retained through IDAsupported projects were down across the state in 2013 while agencies approved more in tax breaks than they did the previous year, the state comptroller’s office found. Businesses were granted $660 million in net tax exemptions, a $105 million increase, while jobs decreased by about 23,000 from yearto-year, according to the report. DiNapoli in a statement accompanying his

report acknowledged the impact industrial development agencies can make in generating economic development but called on local governments to increase oversight on the application process “so that taxpayers know if their community is receiving promised jobs and economic benefits.” Maragos’ letter is the latest in a series of critiques from public officials on the scrutiny with which the county IDA reviews and approves applications and the benefits the tax breaks generate. Members of the Mineola Board of Education recently opposed tax breaks and payment-in-lieuof-taxes plans for both recently approved and forthcoming apartment

buildings within the Village of Mineola, citing a potential hardship for the school district. Village of North Hills Mayor Marvin Natiss opposed a 20-year paymentin-lieu-of-taxes plan on a luxury condominium that sought $4.6 million in tax breaks, but later agreed to a revised plan. In 2013, the IDA dropped an application by the Bristal at North Hills for an extension of tax breaks following a firestorm of criticism by local officials objecting to a potential loss of revenue and lack of job creation, including Natiss, Great Neck and Herricks school officials and then Nassau County Legislator Judi Bosworth.

D-Day vets from Mineola inducted into Hall Continued from Page 3 Vaz was shot in the leg by a German sniper during the Battle of Normandy and hit by artillery shrapnel while fighting to cross the Moselle River after liberating the Buchenwald Concentration Camp. Vaz said his memory of

Buchenwald stays with him stronger than any other. “There was a lot of things I can’t remember, and some that I can. But Buchenwald will stay in my mind forever,” he said. “We walked into that miserable place, and there was nothing but people on the ground — dead people, alive people. Skin and bones

begging us for water, but we couldn’t give it to them.” Both Vaz and Scardino are active members of the Mineola Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts. Though Vaz served in the 358th Company and Scardino in the 359th during the war, Scardino said the two

didn’t meet until 60 years after D-Day, when Scardino saw an article about Vaz in the Mineola American. “I never knew him or saw him and never heard of him. And when I saw the 90th Division, I called the Mineola American and they gave me his information,” Scardino said. “I called him

the next day; we had lunch and from there on, we’re inseparable.” At the induction ceremony, the two bickered over who should have footed that first bill. “See that give and take? That’s love,” Scardino said. “The romance goes on and on.”

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Shelter Rock Library Continued from Page 38 INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP Tuesday, June 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. Become an instant graphic artist by working with images and pictures in Adobe Photoshop. Learn hot to alter images including sizing, shaping and coloring. Re-touch, filter and add effects to create works of art or just make your digital photos look the way you want them to. Prerequisites: For intermediate and advanced computer users. Registration for Shelter Rock Patrons begins May 19 at the Reference Desk. Space is limited on a first-come, firstserved basis. Non-residents may register June 2 if space allows. DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS Saturday, June 20, from 9:30

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP With Marguerite Dilimetin, group facilitator, Nassau County Office for the Aging and Mental Health. Wednesday, June 17 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. This support group is designed for all caregivers. It provides an opportunity for participants to share experiences and help one another.

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Albertson vet knighted in returns to Normandy Continued from Page 1

Floral Park resident Vincent DeMartino

Though he enlisted in the Army Reserve at age 17, while still a student at Valley Stream Central High School, DeMartino stayed in France and fought. Under the direction of Gen. George S. Patton, the 95th Infantry helped take the German fortress at Metz, then held off the Nazis during the Battle of the Bulge in allowing Patton to relieve the 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne. On Saturday, 71 years after he first set foot in Europe, DeMartino was back in France, this time under less deadly circumstances — he was knighted by the

French government. “I was welcomed with open arms. I could not believe the treatment they gave me. The people were incredible,” said DeMartino, who received the title of “chevalier de la Légion d’honneur,” or “Soldier in the Legion of Honor.” Dressed in military garb and joined by Patton’s granddaughter Helen, DeMartino was honored by Philippe Catherine, mayor of the French community of Picauville, to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the Normandy invasion. “Every hamlet and every town we went to, we were greeted by every mayor and staff,” DeMar-

tino said. “Every town over there has some sort of monument for remembrance of their liberation.” “There’s nothing there that you can do for them,” he added. “They didn’t let me pay for nothing. Not even a sandwich.” DeMartino said he was eager to represent the United States in France on the anniversary of the invasion, which began on June 6, 1944, but was mostly unaware of the honors that awaited his arrival. It was the same “aw shucks” demeanor that DeMartino said guided his decision to spend nearly three decades in the military — joining a rare fra-

ternity of soldiers who have served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam — and more recently volunteer with various veterans organizations. “For me, it was just the way it worked. I didn’t feel there was anything unusual about it. That’s just the way things happened,” he said. “Then I retired and I had to go to work.” 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.

30-year sentence for shooting cop in NHP Arora said he is back on full duty but is still undergoing At a press conference out- physical therapy. Xu did not speak at the side the court, Arora said he felt sentencing, but his attorney “so fortunate to be alive.” “He got what he deserved, said Xu was remorseful. Acting and I just want to move on with Nassau Supreme Court Justice my life at this time,” Arora said. Philip Grella delivered the sen“It was a traumatic experience, tence. A second suspect, Renhang and I learned a lot from this.” Continued from Page 21

Qiu, 23, also of Brooklyn, who the district attorney’s office said “aided and abetted Xu in the home burglary,” pleaded guilty in May to burglary in the first degree and received a sentencing commitment from Grella of seven years in prison, according to the DA’s office. He is due in court for sentencing on June

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Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Full time/Part time position available in Rockville Centre. Detail oriented person with administrative experience and good computer skills. Please forward resume to: mdibugno@airwayllc.com BOOKKEEPER: Experienced in processing Accounts Payable, Payroll & Billing. The successful candidate will be able to multi-task, be self motivated with an overall understanding of bookkeeping, have the ability to resolve issues. Must be organized. A minimum of 3 yrs experience in bookkeeping. THIS POSITION REQUIRES WORKING EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING: QuickBooks Payroll Microsoft Excel This is a full time position with a generous benefit package that includes: health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid holidays & 401K. Email resume: jrusso@ftcny.com CONTRACT MANAGER FT/PT position available for Cleaning, Maintenance, Construction Company in Rockville Centre. Strong knowledge of job estimation and proposal preparation; purchasing, maintenance & cleaning experience. Please forward resume to: mdibugno@airwayllc.com 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

SOFTWARE SUPPORT, MINEOLA: Ecommerce Software Company looking for full time entry-level tech support. Skills: computer basics (software), phone skills, willing to train. EDI a plus. Entry-level starting salary, full benefits. Contact: Careers@edioptions.com

Situation Wanted CHILDCARE STARS & ANGELS

For precious little ones. NYS licensed. Staff is CDA, infant, child & adult CPR First Aid Certified. Small groups in home setting. Provide exceptional individual attention & plenty of TLC. Infants are our specialty. Indoor & outdoor activities in park like fenced in yard. Walk to Merillon train station. We provide organic foods for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Educational age appropriate activities. 7:00 am6:00 pm with weekend & extended hours available.Visit www.snadaycare.com or for more information or to schedule a tour call

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A COMPANION/HOME HEALTH AIDE Live out, 12 hours okay; nights or days. 20 years experience in home care & nursing home seeking to take care of sick/elderly. Experience with Parkinsons, Alzheimers, dementia, stroke. References available, Own car. English speaking. Please call 347-546-4133

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A NURSES 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. Please call 516-353-9686

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

CLEANING TEAM AVAILABLE: English speaking Polish women available to clean homes, apartments and offices. Also available to help with your parties at home, serving, setting up, clean up. Excellent references. Please call 516-564-0139

BABYSITTER / NANNY Experienced babysitter for all ages. Elementary Education/Special Education major and Early Childhood minor. Elon University student looking for position for the summer. Available from May until end of August. Own transportation. Please call Bridget 516-521-0812

CAREGIVER P/T WEEKENDS available for Saturday and Sundays. Bright, compassionate, reliable lady seeking to care for your loved one. Call 516-422-1758

BABYSITTER / NANNY Kind, loving, patient and reliable nanny /babysitter seeking full time position. I have over 10 yrs experience caring for newborns to 6 yrs old. References available. Call Ann 917-544-6108 CAREGIVER / HHA VERY HANDS ON LOVING, CARING, COMPASSIONATE HHA with over 10 years experience seeking FT live in or live out position. Great references. Licensed driver. Please call Shawn 516-424-0091

CERTIFIED HHA with LIJ/ Regioncare experience seeking part time position to care for elderly. Flexible hours. References. Call 347-525-6999 or email JJKafarski12@gmail.com CHILD CARE: Parent Support person available to assist with the home, children, transportation. Experienced. Lives locally. Contact 516-488-1346 CLEANING SERVICE available full time or part time with flexible hours. 20 years experience. Excellent references. 516-3769365 or 516-519-8370

COMPANION / HOME CARE Long time GC resident seeking part time position as a companion to take care of loved one. Prepares meals, light housekeeping & grocery shopping. English speaking. References available. Contact Patricia 516-887-7026 ELDER CARE: AIDE/COMPANION with 15 years experience available to care for elderly. Days, nights, weekends. Own car. Excellent references. Call 516-353-1626 ELDER CARE: EXCELLENT IRISH HEALTH AIDE seeks part time position in Garden City and surrounding areas. 25 years experience, very good with elderly. Patient and caring. Own car. 516-326-2496 EUROPEAN HOME CARE attendant available for live in or live out. Garden City resident with 12 years experience. Excellent references. Very reasonable rates. Please call Jeanette 516-741-6347 or cell 516710-7271, leave message.

Reporter Wanted Blank Slate Media seeks a self-starter with good writing and reporting skills to cover the Willistons, Mineola, North Hills and New Hyde Park. Our goal is to produce a daily newspaper once a week in terms of quality and depth of coverage for the communities we serve and up-to-the-minute coverage online. Newspaper experience and car required. Familiarity with digital media strongly preferred. Position provides opportunity to work with editors with many years of weekly and daily newspaper experience at a fast-growing group of 5 award-winning weekly newspapers and website. Compensation: Salary, health insurance, paid holidays and sick days. Offices are conveniently located in Williston Park.

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▼ real estate, service directory Situation Wanted EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER College student looking for a babysitting/mother’s helper position. Has own source of transportation. Please text or email Katherine: 516-660-8597 or email Katherine. vaughn@scanton.edu EXPERIENCED NURSING AIDE seeking position to take care of elderly. Evenings or weekends. Own car and good references. Please call 718-525-6942 or 917-796-5917 HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE Good references. MondaySaturday. Experienced. Own car. Will provide own supplies. Free estimates. 516485-3543, cell 516-661-5282 HOUSEKEEPER / HOME HEALTH AIDE PROVIDER with over 25 yrs experience seeking live in position. Honest, caring & skilled. References readily available upon request. Please contact Margaret 860-574-1236 NANNY AVAILABLE Our caring and reliable nanny of 17 years is looking for a full time position. Clean license. Can be reached at 917-704-9248 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 SUMMER NANNY/SITTER College student w/7+ yrs experience with kids of all ages seeking summer babysitter /nanny position. Responsible, caring, active & creative. AED/CPR Certified. Flexible hours. Available immediately until end of August. Wonderful Garden City references. Good Driver. Please call Sam 917-825-6400

Business Opportunities AVON CAREER or pocket money you decide. Call Brandie(Ind Sls rep) 1-800-305-3911 or sign up online: www.startavon.com Reference code: gsim for award winning support

Career Training 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

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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

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ESTATE SALE GARDEN CITY CONSIDER IT DONE ESTATE SALE Friday 6/12 10am-4pm Saturday 6/13 10am-4pm 76 Second Street Partial contents of beautiful home. Full dining room set including breakfront. Pair of club chairs, couches, rugs and coffee tables. Credenza, lamps, art and more! View photos online at ESTATESALES.ORG

AUCTIONS, TAG SALES & CONSIGNMENTS 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 105pm, 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 Tuesday and 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

DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-aWish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full /partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY 12 Kenwood Rd (off Washington Ave) Thursday through Saturday June 18, 19 & 20 9am6pm Multi family sale. Artifacts from France, clothes, music CD’s, purses, bric-a-brac, household items. Too much to mention!! GARDEN CITY MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE FOR CHARITY Saturday June 27th 9am-4pm 73 Brompton Rd (corner of North Ave) Household items, furniture, accessories, etc. Something for everyone!! MOVING OUT GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday 6/13 9:30am to 5:00pm 32 Osborne Rd Everything must go! Furniture, baby items, electronics, toys, clothes, sports equipment, books and much much more! All in excellent condition! Come on over and name your price! OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, copy machine, etc. Phone 516-741-6135

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 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

Tag Sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-7468900 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.org www. gardencityhistoricalsociety. org TAG SALE GARDEN CITY Contents of charming home. Double pedestal mahogany table & chairs, Art Deco bedroom & other bedrooms, contemporary kitchen, eclectic furniture throughout, king headboard, interesting bric-a-brac, wall decor, costume jewelry, linens, books, records & much more! PLEASE JOIN US!! 144 Kilburn Rd (off Stewart Ave W) Saturday 6/13 9am to 4pm

YOU’RE INVITED! Thursday, June 18 9:30am 7 Orchard Road Great Neck, NY 11021 Furniture, books, decorative, housewares, outdoor, bedroom, collectibles......Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details! YOU’RE INVITED! Tuesday, June 16 9:30am 186 Hemlock Rd Manhasset, NY 11030 Mid Century and Asian inspired decorative items, collectibles, books, records, furniture, dressers, basement and more....Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details!

pets

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

DOG TRAINING Doggie Day Care & Walks Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553

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Automotive Auto For Sale 2014 JETTA SE Black on black, 3k, Bluetooth, backup camera, mint condition. $18,500. Please call for more information 516-457-6070 BUICK CENTURY 1995: 47K miles, 4 new tires, new parts, A/C, runs like new! $3,400. 516-7475799 or 516-747-3463

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Apartment For Rent FRANKLIN SQUARE Top floor, 1 bedroom, move-in condition. Great location, utilities included. Credit report required. No smoking or pets. $1,200/ m th. Call 516-747-8139 GARDEN CITY BORDER: Sprawling 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment. $1,970+ Electric, gated parking, laundry room, air conditioning, dishwasher, hardwood floors, LIRR, NO BROKER FEE. www. gcbapts.com / 516-742-1101 GARDEN CITY S.E. SECTION Unfurnished second floor 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large living area. Cable, wi-fi, utilities, parking. No smoking. No pets. $1500. Please call 516-650-5144 GARDEN CITY WYNDHAM: 1,430 sf, balcony, LR, DR, Kitchen, 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, Laundry Room, Garage, Gym, Pool, 24 hr. concierge. $3,750/month. Owner/ Broker. No Fee. 516-816-3253

Homes for Rent GREAT NECK/ KINGS POINT Glamford Road. Totally renovated, 4 bedroom, 4 bath, finished basement, 2 car garage. Great Neck North/Baker School District. $4600 /month. Owner 516-482-3210

Office Space GARDEN CITY SOUTH Ideal location, mint, large office space, 1st floor. Must see to appreciate. Available now. $1,750/mth.Call Owner 516-538-7474 or 538-7476 WILLISTON PARK Office Space: 1300 & 2000 sf. available on Hillside Ave. Professional Building. Parking Lot, near LIRR & parkways. Full commission Paid. Tony 516-248-4080 WILLISTON PARK: Hillside Avenue, upstairs, 3.5 rooms, fully carpeted, lighted parking. 3 blocks west of LIRR. $900 month utilities included, heat, electric and air conditioning. 516-205-9593

Commercial Property for Rent GARDEN CITY: Walk-In Office space available. New Hyde Park Rd. Suitable for attorney, accountant, mortgage broker. CAC, 2 half baths, private garden, Handicap accessible, full basement. $4,000 /month. Call Carmel Quill, Broker 516-732-6049

Vacation Rental BERKSHIRE TIME SHARE Vacation Village: sleeps 8. First week in August. $1,200. Call 516-385-3133 EAST QUOGUE Large 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with CAC, heated IG pool, private patio, access to bay and ocean beaches, boat slip available. 1 hour from Garden City. Will consider 2 week rentals. Please call 516-2480079 or 516-732-9435

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MINEOLA RANCH GARDEN CITY SCHOOLS JUST LISTED! 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, CAC, Wood Floors, Updated Roof, Walk Up Attic, Full Basement, 2 Car Garage. 50 x 100 lot. Asking $349,000. Hurry.... Won’t last!! Connor J Maffucci Real Estate 516-599-0707 Homes for Sale GARDEN CITY ESTATES FOR SALE BY OWNER One of a kind Tudor with many unique features. Asking $1,299,000. For appointment call 917-370-8517 GARDEN CITY WESTERN SECTION 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch. Eat in kitchen, LR, DR, full unfinished basement, next to park, LIRR. Principals only. $799,000. Call for appt 516-581-0769

Lots for Sale UPSTATE NY LAND LIQUIDATION! Foreclosures, short sales, abandoned farms, country estate liquidations. Country tracts avg over 10 acres from $12,900. Waterfront, streams, ponds, views, farmhouses! Terms avail! Call: 888-905-8847 NOW! Newyorklandandlakes.com

Open House JAMESPORT Sunday 6/14 1:003:00 pm 34 Lockitt Drive Deeded beach rights! Large 4 BR, 3 Bath Colonial in private beach community. IG pool with deck & brick patio. Gourmet granite EIK. HW floors, fireplace, CAC, generator & gas heat. Basement & 2 car garage. $659,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

Open House NEW HYDE PARK “THE OAKS” EXCLUSIVE LISTING: Sunday 6/14 1:00 to 4:00 pm 31 Magnolia Drive Expandable “Dorchester Model” renovated 3 bedroom, 1 family Cape. Well maintained by same owner. LR w/ wood burning fireplace, formal DR, custom gourmet EIK, Stainless Steel Appliances, family room, siding doors to rear yard, gorgeous bathroom, 1 car garage, 60x100, manicured garden. Asking price $599,000. Northeast Real Estate Co Inc. 718-428-8877 WESTBURY Sunday 6/14 12:00-3:00 pm 138 Land Lane Totally redone! 5 BR, 2 Bath expanded Cape. New SS appliances, flooring, carpeting & furnace. Freshly painted. Master BR with walk in closet. LR with fireplace. Fenced yard with patio & shed. Must see! $445,000. Colony Realty, Dolores Peterson 631-413-7572

Out Of Town Real Estate LAUREL Custom 3400sf Ranch with beach rights! 4 BRs, 2.5 Baths. LR, Family Room, EIK & laundry room. Full basement with high ceilings. 1 car garage. HW floors, CAC, deck. Built in 2011. Just listed! $749,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 MATTITUCK Waterfront lakeside setting with panoramic views & sunsets. Large LR w/ wood burning fireplace, dining area, EIK, 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths. Full basement, 2 car garage, salt water IG pool. HW floors, gazebo & fishing dock. A must see ! $799,000. Colony Realty Carll Austin 516-658-2623

Mortgages YOUR HOMEWONERSHIP PARTNER. The State of NY Mortgage Agency offers funds available for renovation. www. sonyma.org 1-800-382-4663

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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

Home Improvements AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Repairs & Maintenance *Handyman & Remodeling *Vanity & Kitchen Cabinet Installations *Furniture Assembly & set up *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 22 year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Owner Operated Call BOB 516-741-2154 GARY MARC DESIGNS: Interior design, fabric/furniture selections, paint color consultation, wall coverings, flooring, kitchen/bath designs, custom window treatments, accessories and more. Free Consultation. Gary M. Schoenbach gary@garymarcdesigns.com / 516-680-0144 / www. garymarcdesigns.com GRACE ROOFING: Est. 1977. slate, tile flat roofs, asphalt and wood shingle roofs, gutters and leaders cleaned and replaced, professional new roof installation. Free estimates, expert leak repairs. lic/ins, local references, residential/commerical 516-753-0268

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Meticulous & Reliable Serving GARDEN CITY & Surrounding Area since 2003 Repairs & Installations of all Types Built-in Bookcases, Woodworking, Carpentry, Crown Moldings, Lighting, Painting, Wallpaper and More. 30-year Nassau County Resident. Many References Lic #H01062800 Insured Call Friendly Frank 516-2382112 anytime E-mail Frankcav@ optonline.net

ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

NORTH SHORE PAINTING & CLEANING SERVICE: Spring/ Summer Specials! Residential/commercial. We clean full house, floors, upholstery, windows, gutters, post construction clean up, power washing, fire & flood damage. Weekly or Bi-weekly cleaning. 4th cleaning Free. 516-359-3748 or 516-728-1836

A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

LACROSSE TRAINER EXPERIENCED boys lacrosse trainer. Plays lacrosse at Washington & Lee University. Will train kids of any ages (midfield or attack). I am available June through August. Flexible hours. Please call or text Connor 516-474-2951

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COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/ DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential /Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125

Services

LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard 646-996-7628

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 631-220-1851 516-764-5686

SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain/rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

Health & Fitness ADVANCED AT HOME PHYSICAL THERAPY HOUSE CALLS: Unable to travel to physical therapy? We’ll come to you! Services covered by Medicare. Scheduled with a geriatric specialist near you! Call today: 516-399-0051 www.Advanceathomept.com 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, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU SONYMA, Plaintiff, against Michael L. Palumbo, Eileen A. Palumbo, Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 10/22/2014 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on 07/14/2015 at 11:30AM, premises known as 13 Nelson Street, Elmont, NY 11003 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Franklin Square, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 35, BLOCK 29, LOT 826-828. Approximate amount of judgment $147,680.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 4446/2012. Michael J. Annibale, Esq., Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff, 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-047838-F00 1142289 WT 141694 4x 6/12, 19, 26, 7/03, 2015 #141694

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Stormcats topple Fire Dragons, 5-2 Led by coaches Alan Cooper, Mark Wasserman and Ken Gensch, the New Hyde Park BU11 Stormcats demonstrated their skills this weekend in a commanding 5-2 win over the Westbury Fire Dragons. Within the first few minutes of play, Dino Vidaich placed the ball in the net on an assist from Colin Coope. Just a few minutes later, Luke Notine outwitted the Fire Dragons’ goalie on a penalty shot by shooting the ball to the lower right side of the goal. The Stormcats went into halftime leading 2-1 and emerged from halftime with determination. Colin Coope amazed with a spectacular header into the net off of a corner kick by James Asmus. Just a few plays later, Colin placed a ball high in the air over the heads of the defensemen, allowing James Asmus to tap the ball into goal. Finally, James Asum sealed the deal with a goal on a game-ending breakaway play. James Gensch, Daniel Garcia, and Ryan Oommen excelled on defense, while Brendan Cooper, Joseph Vienni, Michael Windischmann and Wafiq Rakib showed their skills on offense. As always, Ryan Kunak’s athleticism helped him to make some fabulous saves in goal. Intramural New Hyde Park Wildcats Soccer, Boys U7 GALAXY (Coaches Scott Liewehr and Sam Thomas): The Galaxy earned their third win in a row on Saturday, 4-0 over the Sounders. Simon Thomas started things off with a great run down the sideline and a beautiful cross in front of the net, allowing Christian Reger to power in a shot for the 1-0 lead. Reger had two additional shots on goal in the first half, but the Sounders’ keeper kept the Galaxy at

bay for the remainder of the half. The Galaxy defense, led by Gianluca Glavic and Nico Liewehr, suffocated the offensive attempts by the Sounders, and midfielders Samuel Hu and Ewan Zehnter controlled the pace of the game. Albert Kuo was excellent in goal. In the second half, the Galaxy played some of their best team soccer all year, showing great ball movement and headsup passing. Will Handley went on the attack, firing three shots on goal in the half, two of which found their way to the back of the net. Daniel Cho and Gavin Dugger also applied pressure on offense, while Ethan Moy was relentless in battling for possession from the midfielder position. Reger filled the keeper duties in the second half and was an absolute barricade, at one point rejecting a free kick that went through the defensive wall and would have gone just under the crossbar were it not for his fast reflexes. With a 3-0 lead and an afternoon of tireless offense, Zain Begawala’s hard work paid off with a nice goal to close out the game. REVOLUTION (Coaches Kurt Anschlowar and Kevin Sequeira): The Revolution played tough on Saturday against the Red Bulls. Parv Shah, Clayton Wong, and Zachary Chen were solid in defense and in offense. Jonah Beniquez, on his 7th birthday, played a stout defense. Michael Farruto and Harrison Accosta were both tough in the net for the Revolution. Aiden McNeely and Thomas Anschlowar both played sturdy as well. Goals were

Cosmos look to clinch on giveaway night

The Cosmos can clinch their first NASL spring title on June 13 at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium. With a win or draw at home this Saturday against Jacksonville Armada FC the New York Cosmos will become Spring Season champions of the North American Soccer League. Be there to cheer on the boys in green in their quest for a spring title! It’s also Marcos Senna bobblehead night at Shuart Stadium. Get there early to pick yours up while supplies last. Kickoff at 7 p.m.

scored by Brandon Sequiera and Chris and Aiden Hom handled the midfield. Rodgers. Despite this total team effort, Thomas and Benjamin McNulty continue the Revolution fell short in goals, losing to grow each week. Lucas Correle had to the Red Bulls. some burst of good dribbling and play as RED BULLS (Coaches Rob Honovic well. Michael Tagios scored off of a nice and Boris Ribaric): The Red Bulls bat- right-footed shot to tie the game at 3. The tled the Revolution and came away with Crew should be proud of coming back a well-deserved 8-3 victory. The team twice to finish the match 3-3. started off shorthanded but stayed in the game until reinforcements came. In goal, Intramural New Hyde Park Wildcats Vasilios Dallas again displayed sound Soccer, Boys U6 goaltending by helping the Red UNITED (Coaches Scott Liewehr Bulls stay in front and mak- and Rafael Gonzalez): The United duing great saves throughout. eled a great Dynamo team on Saturday Giovanni Salmeron led and ended up with a hard-fought 3-3 tie. the attack by scoring four Mathias Campuzano scored early to give goals. Gio continuously the United a 1-0 lead. The Dynamo came advanced the ball with back to score three unanswered goals his speed and created in the half, but not for a lack of offenmany scoring chances. sive might by the United. Daniel “Duke” Kaleb Dyasi continued his Morley and Jacob Boldur had numerous great play as he chipped in shots on goal, but the Dynamo keeper with two goals of his own. was relentless. Mikey Russell played hard Kaleb also controlled the ball and in goal, and Antonio Bucobo gave great generated many scoring prospects for the effort on both offense and defense. team. Joseph Teetz and Arnav Kohli each Down 3-1 in the second half, the scored a goal of their own. Joey provided United applied consistent pressure up many scoring opportunities by using his front. Campuzano scored the first goal of speed and knowing where to be at all the half after a long run past the defense, times. Arnav played great on both sides and Morley followed with a second off an of the ball, helping out the defense when assist by Boldur. Justin Liewehr played needed and showing great hustle. Devon strong in goal and kept the Dynamo Shah played a solid game, making great scoreless in the second half. The United defensive reads and continuously shut- played great as a team and they look forting down the opposition’s attack. With ward to making more strides next week. only one more game remaining, the Red Go United! Bulls are looking to close out the season with another great match. New Hyde Park Soccer Club’s Roaring CREW (Coaches Kieran and San- Tigers Looking for Players dra Griﬃn and Mary DelloIacono): The The 2015 Division 1, New Hyde Park Crew had to regroup and fight hard this Wildcats’ Roaring Tigers (Girls U16 fall weekend as the opponent jumped out to season) are actively looking for talented a 2-0 lead. Despite being down early, the and motivated players to add to our team. Crew persevered. Eamon Griffin tallied Interested players, please contact Coach the first two Crew goals as Dale DelloI- Phil Lugo at (516) 775-8120 or nhp_roaracono and- Gabriel Padilla paced the de- 1 ingtigers@hotmail.com CHERRY 1/8 Page-H - 06-12-15_Layout 6/8/15 4:25 PM Page 1to arrange a tryfense and Liam Dempsey, Niko Koutsoftas out.

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