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Economic development agency to submit revised numbers: chief By B I ll saN aNToNIo The head of Nassau County’s Industrial Development Agency on Tuesday said he plans to resubmit job growth data from 2013 to the state comptroller’s office, citing inaccuracies in figures published in a statewide audit last month. “When I do have it, I will submit it to the state comptroller,” said Joseph Kearney, the Nassau IDA’s executive director. “I don’t have any more to say about this. There’s nothing more to be said about this.” According to the state comptroller’s May 18 report, the Nassau IDA in 2013 netted fewer jobs (1,835) than agencies in neighboring Suffolk (14,080) and Westchester (7,982) counties, despite granting more ($43,325,571) in net tax exemptions — tax exemptions minus payments in lieu of taxes — on its 278 projects. In an interview with Newsday

last week, Kearney argued the Nassau IDA’s statistics that year were an “anomaly” due to a filing error in which he said 6,000 jobs the agency was credited with creating or retaining were removed from a ledger. He told Blank Slate Media Tuesday that some of the data, which the state’s 109 industrial development agencies self-report to Albany, may have also been mishandled by the state comptroller’s office in compiling the report. “What happens when [the data] gets up there, I don’t know,” Kearney said. “If there were inaccuracies to the data, they will be corrected.” When asked whether he thought data the IDA submitted to Albany for the state comptroller’s office’s 2013 report was inaccurate, Kearney replied: “I wouldn’t be resubmitting things if I didn’t think there were inaccuracies, would I?” Continued on Page 49

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Supporters of transgender rights rallied outside the Nassau County legislative building in Mineola Sunday to call for changes to the county’s human rights laws. See story on page 3.

Herricks looks east to pick high school principal By Ja m Es G a l l o W ay

School, the district’s Board of Education announced Wednesday. Thompson, who received Farmingdale assistant principal Samuel Thompson will a doctorate in education from succeed Jane Modoono as the St. John’s University in 2014, next principal of Herricks High has served since 2007 as an

assistant principal for Farmingdale High School, a position at which he was responsible for developing the school’s master schedule and collaborating on teacher evaluations. Thompson Continued on Page 49

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E.W. nurse, 3 Bierwirth’s long tenure comes to end others arrested Herricks superintendent leaves legacy of success By Ja m es G a l l o w ay Herricks Superintendent John Bierwirth’s storied career as one of the state’s most renowned and respected superintendents comes to a close next month. Bierwirth, who has served in the top-spot at Herricks for the past 15 years, retires this June and will be replaced by Garden City Assistant Superintendent Fino Celano. “Jack is one of the premier superintendents in the state,” Herricks High School principal Jane Modoono said. “I think Jack’s steadfast commitment is always to broaden opportunities for kids and to ensure they have the most rigorous programs available and the support to be successful.” Birwirth had previously served as the superintendent of Portland Public Schools in Oregon, a district with more than 50,000 students, and as the national director of the education non-profit Outward Bound. Earlier this year, Bierwirth was one of a handful of superintendents and about 200 people overall asked to provide expert testimony in Albany for the state Education Department and Board of Regents on teacher evaluations. Bierwirth said that after he retires from Herricks, he would like to work with Programme for International Student Assessment, an organization that uses tests to evaluate education policy and effectiveness in schools across the country and world, he said. “What I would really like to do is to help them use the PISAs for schools as a framework for discussion between districts about how they can improve programs, because it provides

Charged in rehab center cover up By Ja m es G a l l o w ay

instructed Marianne Morromeo, a nurse under her supervision, to “fill in the gaps” in the disabled patient’s Four Woodmere Rehabilitation monitoring record, even though Center nurses, including an East Borromeo said she was not working Williston woman, were arrested on the days of the incidents. “Defendant Manzano threatWednesday for allegedly failing to monitor a disabled resident who ened Borromeo’s employment by was injured in a series of falls and reminding her that the Defendant falsifying documents to cover it up, gave Borromeo her job at Woodaccording to New York State Attor- mere and that Borromeo should complete the record because the ney General Eric Schneiderman. Riadel Manzano, 43, of East [Department of Health] investigaWilliston and a supervisor at Wood- tor was in the facility and asked for mere, instructed nurses under her the record,” the complaint says. At Manzano’s direction, acsupervision to forge documents saying the resident — who required cording to the complaint, Borromeo hospitalization on two occasions falsely filed the record and was told after falls — had been monitored by Manzano not to tell anybody. every 30 minutes as directed by the Borromeo, 41, of Woodside, was also arrested for her involvement. resident’s physician. Manzano also allegedly comOn the first occasion, the Woodmere resident required staples to his mended a second nurse under her scalp to mend a serious laceration supervision for providing a false from a fall, the attorney general statement to the DOH investigator, said. The day after returning from and shuttled her out of the nursing the hospital, the resident was once home to avoid further contact with again found on the floor and re- the investigator, according to the complaint. quired hospital“I can’t let ization for rethem see you; spiratory failure Herricks Superintendent John Bierwirth go home,” Manand pulmonary zano allegedly edema. good data,” Bierwirth said. honors program. told the nurse, “ T h e “Ironically, years later that charges in this according to the “[Pisa is] much better than every complaint. has turned out to have put us case allege a other assessment that I know.” Along with Bierwirth helped Herricks in a very good position for the shocking level Manzano and “sneak” into the PISA program new diploma requirements for of neglect and Borromeo, Roin 2006, becoming one of eight the class of 2022 where students mistreatment, del Placino, 44, educational institutions in the will have to pass an English re- which caused of Hewlett, and U.S. and two public school dis- gents that looks very much like serious injury Benitia Johntricts to pioneer an assessment AP English Language,” he said. to a patient,” son, 25, of St. that was previously used only in “We never set out to increase the Schneiderman Alban’s, were number of AP’s, what we did set said in a statecolleges. arrested by the During Bierwirth’s tenure at out to do is ensure the highest ment. “We have Riadel Manzano Medicaid Fraud Herricks, the percentage of stu- percentage of the student body no tolerance for Control Unit and dents taking at least one AP test left Herricks not with just a di- nursing home increased from about 30 percent ploma but with the skills and employees who fail to provide re- charged with falsifying business reknowledge necessary to suc- sponsible care to patients in need. cords in the first degree, a class E to nearly 80 percent. New Yorkers must know that their felony. The district has also started ceed.” As the supervisor of the other With a smaller per-pupil loved ones in nursing facilities are or expanded initiatives like the English Scholars program, a new budget than many neighboring safe and being cared for by trust- defendants, Manzano also faces charges of offering a false instruresearch program, a language districts, Herricks schools un- worthy individuals.” According to the criminal comment for filing in the first degree immersion program and a reor- der Bierwirth consistently rank ganized English department that among the best in the state. plaint, Manzano, who was the direc- and tampering with physical eviplaced all students in the English Continued on Page 50 tor of nursing services at Woodmere, dence, also class E felonies.

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Transgender activists rally in Mineola

Press GOP county legislators to pass legislation including them in human rights laws B Y B I LL SA N A N T O N I O Avery Brogan will soon turn 18 years old and head off to college on scholarship this fall, but there’s something he says he’d rather not worry about when he leaves. Born female but identifying as male, Brogan has been active with the Huntington Station-based Long Island Transgender Advocacy Coalition, pushing for legislation in Nassau County and New York State to recognize the rights of trans and non-gender-identifying individuals. “I want to be able to achieve in life and I don’t want my anatomy to get in the way of that,” Brogan told a few dozen activists and supporters who rallied Sunday on the steps of the Nassau County Legislature. Demonstrators marched from East Garden City to the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building, holding signs and chanting, “Wake up Nassau,” in urging county lawmakers to amend its human rights laws to cover the transgender community. “It’s time to wake up to the 21st century,” said Juli Grey-

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Juli Grey-Owens, executive director of the Huntington Station-based Long Island Transgender Advocacy Coalition, addresses a few dozen activists and supporters during a rally outside the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola Sunday. Owens, the coalition’s executive director, in a message directed at Republican county legislative leaders. “Your 1950s view of the world is outdated and small.” Several activists and elected officials, including Nassau County legislators Judy Jacobs (D-Woodbury), Laura Curran (D-Baldwin)

and Carrie Solages (D-Elmont), spoke during the rally, as did a representative for state Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages (DElmont), who has co-sponsored amended anti-bias legislation at the state level to include the transgender community. Provisions protecting trans-

gender individuals exist in Suffolk County and New York City, and in early June the an amendment to the Town of North Hempstead’s non-discrimination laws received bipartisan support from the town council. “The next morning, guess what? North Hempstead was still

standing,” Jacobs said. In an e-mailed statement Monday, Nassau County Legislative Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves (REast Meadow) said: “The Nassau County Human Rights Law already clearly and unequivocally provides the protection that the Transgender community seeks.” Jacobs, who contributed to writing the county’s current human rights laws, admitted she initially thought the transgender community was protected by the county but said she has submitted an amended portion to the Republican-controlled Legislature for five straight years, to no avail. “I won’t give up,” Jacobs said. “I can’t give up.” Trans activist and World War II veteran Joanne Borden called for Republican leaders in the county and state to “practice what they preach,” referring to a party platform she said is meant to protect human rights and support personal freedom. “Let’s tell them to stop hiding the inhumanity and masking the unAmericanism of their position,” she said. “Let’s tell them, when you give your word, swear to, preach and pledge your honor, mean it.”

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Modoono expresses pride, sheds tears Herricks High School principal looks back as she prepares to leave her job of 12 years By Ja m es G a l l o w ay More than a dozen years ago, Jane Modoono received two job offers on the same day: one to be principal of Horace Greeley High School in Westchester and one to be principal of Herricks High School. Her decision defined the next decade-plus of her life. “Jack [Bierwirth] really convinced me to come here, and I’m so glad he did,” Modoono said, referring to Herricks Superintendent John Bierwirth. Now, both Modoono and Bierwirth plan to retire in just a few weeks, something Modoono said has already sunk in. “I’ve been crying for the past few weeks,” she said. “I think we built a really strong culture here where it feels like a family with a lot of love and

laughter and hard work… I’ll miss that.” When Modoono began at Herricks, she and Bierwirth set a goal for the school to increase the share of students taking AP tests — not for the score but simply because taking the test was found to be an indicator of success. At the beginning of their tenure, Bierwirth said, about 30 percent of students took at least one AP test. Now, he said, that figure has risen to almost 80 percent. “I think this is hugely encouraging. It’s not more students at the top taking more AP course. It’s a higher and higher percentage of each class feeling prepared enough they can take the test,” Bierwirth said. “We did not twist any students’ arms — there was no new program that we instituted that im-

Jane Modoono proved those numbers.” Among the other programs touted by Modoono that were established during her tenure were the robotics club, discovery

days, an expansion of the enrollment in the district’s research program, the Chinese language program and the English Scholars. “Those are great op-

portunities for kids to follow their passion, and I think that teaches kids how to be really good listeners,” Modoono said. Bierwirth said Modoono has “made incredible contributions to the district” during her tenure. “On a personal and a professional level, [she was] someone who was extraordinary to work with,” he said. “It’s easier to leave it a short answer than a long answer, because a long answer would take me quite a while.” Modoono said she and her husband plan to move from New York City to their home in East Hampton, where Modoono said she hopes to develop “a sense of community” and find volunteering opportunities she finds meaningful. “[But] my first goal is to rest,” she said. “I’ll be exhausted by the time this is all over.”

Modoono said she would also like to do some consulting work. She has been asked to help out at the honors college at Queens College and she said she will do some consulting for BOCES. “What I’d really like to do is coach new principals,” Modoono said. “I would be good at that, and I also think it would be enjoyable for me.” While Modoono said she won’t miss the late nights or getting up at 6 a.m. every morning, she said she will miss her interactions with the students. “I’ll really miss having fun with kids,” she said. “They crack you up. You can always joke with them, tease them — their ideas are fresh.” “I’m surrounded by 1,400 adolescents,” she added. “At any time in the day I can go out and laugh with them.”

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Scotto calls for DA candidate debates Challenges Singas in primary, Murray in general election to discuss relevant issues B Y B I LL SA N A N T O N I O

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Nassau County District Attorney candidate Michael A. Scotto has challenged his Democratic primary opponent, acting DA Madeline Singas, and Republican Kate Murray to debates prior to September’s primary and November’s election. In a statement, Scotto, of Port Washington, called for at least two debates moderated by the League of Women Voters with three reporters being selected to question the candidates. “We have an acting district attorney that is worried about county legislator meetings, we have a GOP candidate that uses a slogan stating she is a tax-cutter, and we have both of them arguing over how we lost the Islanders, none of which has anything to do with being a district attorney and handling the tough criminal issues facing Nassau County residents,” Scotto said in a statement. “I am calling for a

series of debates so we can address the real issues and show the people what we would each bring to the table as district attorney.” Singas campaign spokesman Isaac Goldberg declined a request for comment on this story. An email to Murray’s campaign was not immediately returned. In an email Wednesday, Murray campaign spokesman Bill Corbett Jr. said, “Mr. Scotto should know that there is a process to follow in politics. First the Nassau Democrat Party must choose its candidate through its own debate and primary process. I am sure that there will be debates between the candidates closer to the election.” Among the issues Scotto said needed to be debated are the county’s heroin and opiate overdose rate, its murder rate in the Village of Hempstead and “an ever-growing political corrpution issue in our county.” “It’s time to raise the level of debate in the DA’s race above

pandering for votes based on non-issues that sound good but mean nothing and bring it to a level that addresses the real problems and shows each candidate’s solutions so the voters can make an informed decision,” Scotto said. Murray, the Town of Hempstead supervisor since 2003, was pegged by the Nassau Republican Committee during a nominating convention in early May. Weeks later, Singas, a Manhasset resident who assumed the district attorney position following the departure of former DA Kathleen Rice to Congress, received the Nassau County Democratic Committee’s endorsement. Scotto is the former chief of the Manhattan District Attorney’s office’s Rackets Bureau, serving the office for 22 years under Manhatten district attorneys Robert Morgenthau and Cyrus Vance. He is also a former counselor with Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C.

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By B I ll s a N a N ToN I o An officer of the Nassau County Police Department’s Third Precinct and two ambulatory technicians who last December rescued a mother who had just given birth were honored Monday with citations from county lawmakers. Officer Michael Siarkowicz, and AMTs Matthew Beshlian and Ryan Makovy received the County Legislature’s “Cop of the Month” awards for administering CPR to the newborn and taking them to a local hospital. “I think this is a reflection of the good work of our officers that goes unnoticed every single day,” said James Carver, president of the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association. Upon responding to a call for a woman in premature labor, Siarkowicz, Beshlian and Makovy found the woman had already given birth to a baby girl who appeared blue in color, was not breathing and had a low heartbeat. Beshlian and Makovy performed CPR on the child and the three transported mother and daughter to Winthrop-Universi-

ty Hospital, where the woman gave birth to a second child, a boy. The girl, whose condition improved at the hospital, survived. “You just think, what if you weren’t born or if you were born and did not survive,” Carver said. “Years from now, this child, due to the work of these guys behind me, will be able to go on to school, because a success in the community, marry, have children, be able to be a productive member of society.” Siarkowicz, 32, Beshlian, 30, and Makovy, 32, did not give remarks during the ceremony. Beshlian later told Newsday, “The whole call was a challenge. And without officer Siarkowicz and AMT Makovy it would have gone a lot differently.” Acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter lauded the “team” effort of Siarkowicz and the AMTs. “There really is a team in Nassau County,” he said. “The AMTs are part of that team, it’s all part of the good work the men and women of the Nassau County Police Department do on a day-to-day basis that makes this probably the best police department in the country.”

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North Hills incumbents Honored for teaching re-elected unanimously fire prevention skills By J a m e s G a l l o w ay Four North Hills officials, including Mayor Marvin Natiss, were unanimously re-elected to four-year terms Tuesday in uncontested races. Natiss received 236 votes, Trustees Dennis Sgambati and Gail Cohen received 232 votes and Village Justice Sigmund Semon received 236 votes. No write in candidates received any votes. “I’m very happy,” said Natiss, who was re-elected to a fourth term. “I’m very gratified, and in an uncontested election, to have

236 people come out and show support, it’s gratifying.” All four incumbents ran a joint campaign as members of the Homeowners Party. “For the uncontested election, I would have to say that I’m extremely pleased with approximately 200 people that were voting in the election,” Sgambati said. “I’d like to than all the communities in the Village of North Hills for supporting myself and the Homeowners Party, and I will do my best in getting things accomplished over the next four years.” Continued on Page 49

From left: Trustee Phyllis Lentini, Deputy Mayor Dennis Sgambati, Mayor Marvin Natiss, Trustee Gail Cohen and Trustee Elliott Arnold.

with him; weekends, holidays.” Ziring, who has been with the Great Neck School District since 1992, began running the Great Neck School District’s Special Education Outdoor Program in 2005. Since he has taken the helm, he has increased the program to include 15 groups of special education students. He works with students in kindergarten through 12th grade, and also with a group of older students. As a special education teacher, he uses outdoor field exercises to help build his students’ confidence. About three or four years ago, Ziring said he came into the museum to see if the programs they offered could help special needs children. While the museum offered programs to help children learn fire safety, Ziring said, he wanted to simplify the program for children with special needs. “We kind of said ‘what can we do to modify a program they already have here?’” Ziring said. He partnered with the museum to improve and expand the fire safety program, developing new curriculum and bringing on collaborators, including local fire departments and school district administrators. Continued on Page 50

B y A d a m Li d gett Paul Ziring said he has made it his mission a special education outdoor education coordinator with the Great Neck School District to better the lives of his students by teaching them fire prevention. “It’s such an important life skill,” said Ziring, a Mineola resident. “And people call them ‘special needs’ but they’re just special.” To do this, Ziring frequently takes his students in a bus he drives himself to the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center in Garden City For his efforts to teach special needs children fire safety, The Fireman’s Association of the State of New York awarded Ziring with its 2015 Teacher of the Year Award Thursday at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center. Robert McConville, FASNY president, said the FASNY gets numerous applications for the award, but Ziring was the standout this year. He said because of Ziring’s efforts, awareness has been raised about fire prevention in general and for children with special needs. “The work he does with special needs kids makes him stand out,” McConville said. “He has dedication. It’s every day

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Accountability missing from IDAs The system, if you want to call it that, by which industrial development agencies grant hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks each year to private businesses in an effort to boost job growth and economic development is lacking in both Nassau County and the State of New York. Industrial development agencies in the state granted $105 million more in net tax breaks to businsses in 2013 than 2012 — while generating nearly 23,000 fewer jobs, according to a recent report by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Nassau County’s performance was even worse. Tax breaks on projects approved by the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency were more than 10 times higher per job created than the state’s median level in 2013, generating just 1,835 jobs. The county lagged well behind nearby Suffolk (14,080) and Westchester (7,982) counties in job creation despite approving more projects (278) and exemptions ($69,165,084) than its downstate peers, according to the report. Nassau granted $23,611 in exemptions for every job it gained, eclipsing Suffolk ($644) and Westchester ($1,563), according to the report. In addition, Nassau recouped just 37 percent of the exemptions through paymentin-lieu-of-taxes agreements with businesses, less than the 59 percent recovered by Suffolk and the 67 percent Westchester got back. Nassau issued $43,325,571 in net tax exemptions — tax exemptions minus payments in lieu

of taxes — greater than the $13,164,205 issued in Suffolk and $25,730,802 in Westchester. Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos said an analysis of Nassau’s IDA activity conducted by his office found the agency “appears to support smaller scale projects with less jobs potential.” He made the sensible suggestion that it instead “favor higher quality projects that have the potential to create or retain a higher number of jobs.” Maragos also called on the county industrial development agency to reconsider the criteria by which it grants tax breaks to businesses planning construction. This followed a call by DiNapoli for all industrial development agencies to use “standardized project applications, cost-benefit analysis, uniform project agreements agreements and provisions for the recapture of benefits for certain nonperformance.” In other words, to create uniform rules across the State of New York for awarding businesses tax breaks — something that does not exist. In fact, industrial development agencies are not even required to file a report with the state on their activities. The information provided the state comptroller’s report, amazingly enough, is purely voluntary. Alan J. Wax, a spokesman for the Nassau IDA and president of the Melville firm WaxWords Inc., defended the county IDA’s performance in 2013, saying that in 2013 the agency focused its efforts in assisting 58 businesses affected by Superstorm Sandy the previous year.

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But in his letter to the IDA, Maragos cited a recent telephone conversation with Nassau County IDA Executive Director Joseph J. 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 t by June 15. Thus far neigther the Maragos of the state comptroller’s office say they have received the updated numbers. There is no doubt that the county and the state benefit from well-placed tax breaks that generate jobs and economic ac-

tivity. But clearly changes are needed both on a state and a county level for that to happen. DiNapoli and Maragos have offered sound starting points for reform. We hope elected officials in the county and the state to take them up on it.

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Medicare for all the answer to Supreme Court ruling

he Supreme Court will soon decide on a suit that seeks to end many subsidies for the purchase of healthcare coverage. Republicans, who initiated the suit because of a few words in the Affordable Care Act, may be panicking at the possibility that the court will abolish the subsidies. Ironically, most of those affected, about six million enrollees, live in Republican-led states. The predicted swell of anger would be directed at Republican legislators. Despite many announcements by Republican members of Congress, during the five year existence of the Act, as they like to call Obamacare, nothing viable has appeared. Admittedly, the ACA is very complicated, and could stand revision. Better alternatives have been successful in many other countries and an Expanded and Improved Medicare For All Act has been introduced in the 2015-2016 Congress by Representative John

Conyers. Briefly, the United States National Health Care Act establishes a unique universal health insurance program with single payer financing. It would create a publicly financed, privately delivered healthcare system to all U.S. residents, including the territories. It would immediately provide access to everyone, changing the now inefficient and costly fragmented non-system, at a vastly lower cost. The ACA, despite informed resistance to some of the provisions forced on the Congress by powerful lobbying from the private insurance companies and big Pharma, was passed. It does not need to be the only solution. The best provisions of the ACA would be included; patients would have their choice of physicians. Standards of care would be established by expert medical panels. Workers displaced by elimination of private insurance bureaucracies could logically be rehired and trained to implement the not-forprofit system, as is already func-

tioning in the Medicare model. As estimated in a study conducted by the Center for Economic Research and Policy, the average cost of coverage for a middle income family of four, now about $4,200 annually, could be reduced to about $2,700 for all health care costs. An employer’s share of the costs would be drastically reduced as well. Savings would come from reduced administration, bulk purchasing and coodination among providers. Funding would come from federal, state and other taxes, similar to those derived from a number of levies, along with closing of tax loopholes that plague our economy. We have already seen lower total expenditures even with the unnecessary costs caused by the current system, but we must seriously consider that we could do much better, at a lower cost, while investing in the human right to universal healthcare coverage. Esther Confino New Hyde Park

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Steps to be taken 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

Oh, I believe in yesterday

n June 2 the New York Times reported that Barnard College announced it will begin accepting transgender women, joining a slate of women’s colleges that have created formal policies on whether to admit students who do not identify with their birth sex. The new policy, which the Board of Trustees has approved, welcomes applicants who “consistently live and identify as women, regardless of the gender assigned to them at birth.” Students who enter as female and then transition to male while at Barnard will be able to stay at the college and receive a Barnard degree. Transgender men however, who were assigned female at birth but identify as men at the time of application, are ineligible for admission, as are students who identify as neither gender, regardless of their birth sex. In Spokane, Wash, Rachel Dolezal,

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

Pacific Trade Deal defeat a good thing for environment

who has claimed for years she was black and heads the local chapter of the NAACP is white, in reality changing her ethnicity hence claiming to be born into the wrong race. I know that Al Shapton after giving it some thought, not much I would imagine has since blamed the white parents for outing Ms. Dolezal but I would give anything to have been a fly on the wall when he heard the news. Thus in the view of the liberal who is willing to discard traditional values, the truth is 1) what you want it to be and 2) is predicated by your feelings. This gives pause to the liberal’s new favorite mantra of, “ be what you want to be”. Oh for the simpler days of yesteryear when just about everything made sense. Bill Viggiano Williston Park

s I noted this Friday, June 12, the Democrats defeated the Fast Track [Pacific] Trade Agreement and sent it to the dumpster. What I had been hearing about it was as a matter of fact, quite scary. I also have to keep in mind what I hear about the trade agreement we have with our two closest neighbors. It is said that Canada imports cheap labor that is not paid well with poor living conditions and that Mexico does not pay wages that compare to our minimum standards. Whether there are other appropriate benefits, I cannot say though I tend to doubt that there are. That is not in line with big corps.

President Obama’s stance on this matter is not in line with his general priorities. I don’t know why. With the effort to keep our planet clean and control global warming, having a huge number of huge freighters and huge cargo planes going back and forth twenty four- seven would have to be a huge source of pollution. To my knowledge, not one word has been spoken in this regard. Everyone should, as much as possoble, make their stuff locally to aboid this. The above rejection of this agreement is an example of democracy in action: Government by and for the people. Another example of this is

getting little by little a better minimum wage. It should not have to be a hard fought battle and it is still not a fair share. As I saw on The PBS Newshour, it was Nancy Pelosi who presented the good news about the agreement to President Obama. She has been in the spotlight a long time, is well known and does not have any dark clouds hanging over her. Should our electorate decide they would like to have a woman for president, she is a good example of who to choose. I don’t see that someone like her would be a chameleon if elected. Charles Samek Mineola

Celebrating an iconic deli’s 127th anniversary

ongratulations to Katz’s Delicatessen on your 127th Anniversary! Eating at Katz’s Delicatessen is a religious experience for those who enjoy great deli. Forget the fancy tablecloths, waiters and sparkling bottled water in other restaurants. Go to the Manhattan Lower Eastside of our ancestors to enjoy authentic New York food eaten by genera-

tions of Big Apple residents. Your bubbee would be proud. Take a day free from worrying about cholesterol and your weight to enjoy life! When out-of-town friends or family come to visit, they always insist we go to Katz’s for a great lunch. There is no equivalent to Katz’s deli-style good grub. Don’t forget to stuff a dollar in the tip cup for the counterman

who serves you. Your reward will be a great sample of what’s to come. In front of your eyes while you salivate in anticipation, he will build a sandwich requiring two hands to eat. The restaurant is a trip down memory lane, with photographs of celebrities from different eras. You can learn more about our past history at Katz’s than visiting any local museum. The

list of all the famous customers who have visited Katz’s over the many decades is amazing. Look closely at the back of some chairs. Perhaps a former president or two or some other famous individual used the same seat. Every winning politician in decades has made a campaign stop at Katz’s! The portions and quality

continue to be one of the best buys in New York today. Anyone still hungry after dining there must have a tapeworm! Let’s hope the continuing redevelopment of this neighborhood doesn’t also overrun Katz’s as well! Larry Penner Great Neck

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One woman’s poison… is such a treat!

My husband has only one rule for me when it comes to what I feed my family: I’m not allowed to serve them anything that didn’t come into the house with a receipt. All because of a few honest “mistakes.”. I was still a teenager, living with my folks in Maryland, when I noticed that the label on my mother’s jar of Bay Leaves had “Laurel” written in very small letters underneath. Well, every spring, the woods near our house were filled with bushes sprouting peppermint-drop-looking flowers, and everyone called them “Mountain Laurel.” Why not pick some of those leaves and use them in soups and stews, instead of bay leaves? Except it turns out they’re not related to bay leaves at all. They’re related to hemlock. The same stuff they brewed up and gave to Socrates, in ancient Greece, when they’d had enough of his Socratic Method. Then there was that time in college, when I realized that our room actually had a fireplace, so I could treat my roommates to

“chestnuts roasting on an open fire,” just like the song says. They smelled wonderful! And they tasted wonderful, too...for the first 10 seconds. Then they turned bitter in our mouths, and we all spat them out. “Where did you buy these chestnuts, Judy?” “Buy them? I didn’t buy them. They’re all over the ground, in front of the dorm.” “But those aren’t edible chestnuts — they’re horse-chestnuts, from horse-chestnut trees!” “You mean there’s a difference?” “Um, yeah — horse chestnuts are poisonous!” So, like I said, a few honest mistakes. A few years after my husband and I bought a house in the suburbs, the county came along and stuck a tree in the ground, in front of it. “What is it, anyway?” my husband wanted to know. “It’s an Ock-me Cherry,” the workman said. “What, Acme does trees now?” “I dunno. Some Japanese or-

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A Look on the Lighter Side namental.” I shouldn’t have been surprised when the thing flowered and bore fruit. But I was surprised at the mess. The cherries fell all over our car, street, and sidewalk, staining everything they touched. I had to hose off the sidewalk every day, just so people could walk by. And there were still loads of cherries on the tree, waiting to drop. Why wait, I wondered? So one afternoon, while my kids were napping, I got out a ladder and a pot, and started “harvest-

ing” our crop. It wasn’t long before I had another thought. The fruit looked so juicy and ripe; what if they turned out to be edible? It would be such a waste to throw them all away. So I put the pot on the porch, while I tried to call the Cornell agricultural extension. But this was July, and it was hot outside. Who wants bees buzzing around their porch, drunk on fermented cherryjuice? So I decided to cover the pot and keep it cold in the refrigerator while I finished the calls. Suddenly the doorbell rang. The sitter! I had forgotten — she was watching the kids for me, just for an hour until my husband got home, because I had a doctor’s appointment. I gave her strict instructions on what she could feed the kids, then grabbed my purse and rushed off. When I walked back in the door, my children were screaming, trash was all over the floor, and my husband was on the line with the Poison Control Hotline. “Judy,” he barked, “Did you

tell the babysitter she could feed our children those mystery cherries?” “Of course not! What kind of a mother do you think I am?” “Never mind that. Just tell me, why are there cherry pits in the trash?” “Oh my God. What does the hotline say?” “They say they’ve never heard of an ‘Ock-me’ cherry, so they can’t say if any amount at all is safe to eat. Where does the sitter live, anyway? She’s not answering her phone, and for all I know she’s comatose, somewhere.” She was fine, of course. My husband is such a worry-wart! When we finally reached her, she told him of course she would never give the kids anything I hadn’t listed, and anyway the cherries hadn’t tasted very good, that’s why she’d only eaten two. Just for the record, when they’re ripe enough, they’re delicious. But don’t tell my husband that; he still thinks I throw them all away. One man’s poison is this woman’s treat!

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American Pharoah a true sports hero The past few weeks haven’t exactly been happy weeks. The weather may be warmer now but it took a very long time for the sun to shine two days in a row. The national news is not very encouraging either and politics in New York is at a stalemate. So I want to pay special tribute to a horse, not just any horse, I mean American Pharaoh. Up to a week or so ago, there wasn’t anything or person on the horizon to make us all flash a collective smile. Somehow, it took a beautiful stallion to turn things around in a dramatic way. History has proven that many horses win the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness and then miss out on the Triple Crown by losing the Belmont Stakes. Prior to the big race, I wasn’t sure if this particular horse would capture the imagination of anyone because the last thing we needed was another loser. You can say there is no connection, but I think otherwise. Whether you live in Rockville, Maryland or Roslyn, there has been something missing these past few months. We have been itching for some real exciting news and not quite sure where it

affection of millions peowould come from. There ple, literally overnight. are many Ranger fans in We all know the rest the local area who were of the story. Ninety thouthrilled with the playoffs, sand people and millions but in the end, the Rangof television viewers ers fell short. around the world were There was a lot of adtreated to a spectacular vance hype in the media victory by a very special about this golden horse horse. but a lot of us refused to To show how special be caught up in anticipaAmerican Pharaoh is, altion of what would hapmost half the people who pen on the day of the big bought a winning ticket, race. Why get overly exjerry Kremer have not cashed in their cited, so soon? Kremer’s Corner ticket. They would rather Somehow, on the big have a souvenir than get day, you could almost feel a couple of bucks for their excitement building up. America was ready for a winner of any kind breakfast coffee. Once all the thrills had subsided, I and we decided to put our hopes on a horse. On that fateful Saturday, some of my started thinking about the state of the sports friends and neighbors, who know noth- business in America and how disappointing ing about horseracing, were talking about it has become. Team owners are willing to pay obscene American Pharaoh. You could sense that something was amounts of money for some athlete who building up around the country and that this turns about to be a big bust. If they don’t fail time there was not going to be any disap- on the field they fail off the field. There are pointment, like what we have gone through a growing number of stories about high paid players assaulting a spouse or girlfriend and in the past. This horse had become the object of the periodic suspensions for illegal drug use.

If I were a soccer fan who follows the sport around the world, I wouldn’t be in a state of ecstasy about the FIFA scandal. The players are no doubt, highly competent and give the fans loads of thrills. But to think that some of the big names in the organization may be going to jail for bribery is not very comforting. Multi-million dollar bribes to host a soccer event and under-the-table payments for product endorsements, surely doesn’t build up confidence in the soccer industry. I could go on and on, sport by sport, pointing out how disappointing they have become to the average fan but I don’t want to detract from the great victory by American Pharaoh. He made us all proud, and yes, he made millions of people smile. For at least a day or two, everyone around us wanted to claim this horse as one of the family. We were ready for some good news and this incredible creature did what no human being had done for us in quite a while. Jerry Kremer is President of Empire Government Strategies and a 23-year veteran of the State Assembly.

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VGN trustees lacking in accessibility

ast week I went for a walk on a sunny Saturday afternoon. The path I follow each time I walk varies like the weather and is never quite the same. This time it was Arrandale Avenue. Paying attention to the different homeowners’ landscapes that blossom come Spring is an adventure in the Village of Great

Neck. This time the adventure was a bit different. Along the sidewalk, I noticed a hole a half foot deep. One misstep and certain injury would occur. I took note of the closest address. Back home, I looked at the Great Neck Village website planning to send a message to the village trustees, but the Contact Us pages are missing the trustee

email addresses. The website only allows contact with someone anonymous at info@greatneckvillage.org. I wondered if my email of a safety concern would be treated as important? I wondered how long it would take for my message to be directed to the correct desk? Fast forward to Monday, I phoned the Village Hall. I asked

if there is a method to contact the trustees directly and the answer I received was “Why? “ Why was I asked “Why?” Perhaps residents have given up on trying to reach their trustees in which case my phone call came as a surprise. Perhaps the trustees don’t want to be reached? Either way I have learned that my experience is not unique,

and it would seem that my fellow residents and I know that our mayor and trustees stopped listening to us a long time ago. It is time for communication. I hope you voted for Pedram Bral, Anne Mendelson and Raymond Plakstis to be heard. Ofra Panzer Great Neck Village

Hoping Rep. Rice will surprise me

fter reading the article “Rice finds surprises as a Congressperson,” I’m wondering what surprises we will find in our U.S Representative of the 4th Congressional District. With the Congresswomen settling in to her new job and as she reflects on her first couple of months in office, it’s time to tune in our radar and begin to watch exactly what Kathleen Rice can bring to the table.

Like most fresh face politicians, Congresswomen Rice says all the things that people want to hear and hits many of the topics that are paramount to a community and a nation. Has she talked about the question of term limits? Check. Has she spoken about the rules & games of the inner workings of Washington? Check. Does she opine on the misgivings of the electoral system? Check. Does she express indigna-

tion to the attentions given to our homeless and jobless vets? Check. Does she speak of the need to reform campaign finance laws and necessity for party compromise? Check and check. So as she takes residence in her office at 1508 Longworth, with boxes of all these great ideologies, we wait and see as she unpacks and settles in if she will have her own voice that can affect positive change or will she get swallowed up in the system as she entrenches

herself among the members of the ol’ club? Will she be able to set herself apart from the machine? She spoke recently to the League of Women Voters of Nassau County about the influence and success of lobbyist working on behalf of the big businesses. But will she be able to reconcile the campaign contributions of these businesses with the unwavering requirement of party fund raising?

As she will undoubtedly need to not only fill her coffers but that of the party, can she confidently do anything different and be successful in that regard? As I always am, I’m optimistic when our political leader takes the job. Whether optimism will turn to disappointment remains to be seen but like Kathleen Rice, I can be surprised too. Andy Negretti New Hyde Park

Saying Caitlyn Jenner is OK is wrong

n 1976, Bruce Jenner, the U.S. Olympic decathlon champion, was considered not only the world’s greatest athlete, but a poster boy for American values and ideals. I still can’t believe that he has resurfaced, 40 years later, as none other than Caitlyn Jenner. Obviously, his days of being a poster-boy for anything are over. However, in order to make his or anyone else’s gender transition accepted, support has to come from: 1 - our elected officials, 2 - our mainstream media, and 3 - our colleges and universities. Luckily for him, his new lifestyle got an enthusiastic endorsement from all three liberal institutions. There are some industry experts who estimate that Jenner will turn this makeover into a $50 million dollar fortune. Personally I don’t give a damn whether he prefers Chanel or Oscar de la Renta, or whether he checks off male or female on his Medicare card. Bruce and Caitlyn Jenner

are both sad, disturbed individuals and I find this whole issue perplexing and rather boring and tedious. Why millions of people would waste their time watching a Jenner reality TV show, says less about Jenner and more about the decline of American society during Barack Obama’s tenure in office. For those of you who do care, here are a few examples of people whose “helpful” policy decisions made all of this possible: 1 - To get the ball rolling, (no pun intended) the Obama Administration ended a 33-year ban on Medicare coverage for “gender reassignment” surgery. That’s the new PC term for a sex-change operation. The Department of Health and Human Service’s ruling was in a response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of Denee Mallon, age 74, a transgender woman and army veteran from Albuquerque. Denee is now a “she” veteran, who was once a “he” veteran. It’s sort of confusing, but remember that our radical leftwing President’s game-plan has always been to make everyone’s

inner-self feel good, regardless of the consequences. 1 - Smoke a legalized joint, 2 - pick up your welfare check, 3 - stay on unemployment as long as you like, and 4 - everyone, even illegal aliens, are all welcomed to receive every entitlement that this socialistic president can think of. However, on Election Day, they must remember who made all of this possible and show their appreciation by voting Democratic! Progressive’s, check in hand, will rush to your aid. Unless of course, 1 - you are a senior citizen in need of expensive chemotherapy to keep you alive, or 2 - if you are an 8-month, unborn fetus, or 3 - if you are a registered Republican. According to far-Left zealots, all of these people are not worth saving! 2 - Barnard College, the nationally known “woman’s Ivy”, has decided to increase their incoming freshman class in a

rather innovative way. They are admitting transgender women who “consistently live and identify themselves as a woman”. What will the dean of admissions or the NCAA do if these scholars try out for Barnard’s swim team? That’s anyone’s guess. 3 - Locally, even our own Town of North Hempstead jumped into the fray. Two weeks ago, our Town Board unanimously passed an amendment protecting all of our transgendered residents from discrimination. This not only covers workers employed by the town, but employees in private businesses as well. The next time I walk into our Town Hall to pay my taxes, I hope to see new workers, just like Caitlyn, sitting there. 4 - And finally, in Massachusetts, public school students are now permitted to legally “pick their own gender”. What a great democracy we live in! Right ? (By the way, the Obama Administration coincidently ordered all federally funded schools to allow students to pick their own gender as well.)

Since president Obama, the ACLU, and all the woman’s and gay right’s organizations have banded together to fight against gender discriminatory practices being committed here, I’m sure progressives everywhere will now turn their attention abroad. I’m looking forward to meeting them at the airport when they return home from countries like Saudi Arabia or Iraq, after they press for gay marriage and sex change operations over there. To tell you the truth, I’m not so sure the Ayatollah Khomeini will appreciate their philanthropic efforts. But I’m sure that won’t stop them. Now that President Obama and John Kerry have assured us that Iran has repented and can finally be trusted, rumors began circulating in Washington this week, that Caitlyn Jenner has already contributed to the Clinton Foundation to insure her nomination as President Hillary Clinton’s ambassador to Iran. Way to go, Hillary !! Dr Stephen Morris DDS North Hills

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Wheatley Club’s plan remain troubling

ast Williston’s Board of Trustees has set the date of Monday, June 29, 2015, at 7:30 p.m., for the public hearing for the Wheatley Hills Golf Club’s current plans that, apparently, may still include bedrooms for upwards of 13 -15 (or more?) male workers. Although the Club’s current plans (4/15) appear to reduce the number of planned rooms from 12 bedrooms to eight bedrooms in its western-wing (approximately, within 20 feet of East Williston residences), there seems to be no mention of the club’s reducing the total number of male workers living in those bedrooms. As those who attended East Williston’s public hearing (12/4/14), involving the club’s earlier, conditional use-application may recall, the club’s attorney indicated that 13 workers were living Numerous residents who attended the aforementioned meeting, including my husband and myself, expressed surprise and dismay at hearing 13 workers were living at the club.

At the aforementioned meeting, the Club’s attorney declared that a large amount of workers had been living at the Club for many years….again, to the surprise…and, to the contrary observations…of many East Williston residents. East Williston’s village attorney, at the aforementioned meeting, asked the club’s attorney for the following information: paperwork showing when workers had been living at the club; background checks on its workers, and records of I am not aware of any government-stamped, supporting documentation from earlier years that has been submitted to our board of trustees, by the club, justifying having 13 male workers living there in the past….or in the present. Even if the club could verify it had even, possibly, 2 apartments existing legally on its premises, how would that justify the club’s making the “quantum leap” assumption that 13 (or more?) single male workers should be allowed to be housed in such apartments?

It would seem that any potential “living quarters” on Golf Clubs’ premises might be offered to house very few folks in managerial, instructional, and/ or security positions (e.g., a general manager, a head greenskeeper, a golf pro, night-watchman, etc.)….certainly, not 13 (or more?) employees. In my opinion, establishing a boarding house-like facility at the Club for 13 (or more?) single male workers is not appropriate in the Village of East Williston and should not be approved by our Board of Trustees. East Williston homeowners whose quality of life may be impacted significantly by our village Board of Trustees’ potential approval of the club’s current plans should ask: 1. What officially approved, receipt-stamped documents, already on file with the Village of East Williston, give the Club the right, specifically, to house employees on its property? 2. If the Club has been boarding 13 (or more?) workers before its current renovation-plans were submitted, how many male

workers will it house in its nowplanned 8 bedrooms? 3. Will our Village officials enact a limit on the amount of workers…male or female…that can be boarded in these 8 bedrooms? 4. How will homeowners’ security, privacy, safety issues, etc., be addressed? 5.Did the club present official documentation requested by East Williston’s Village Attorney at the public hearing (12-4-14): paperwork showing when workers had been living at the club; background checks on its workers, and, records of workers living there? I urge each homeowner to review, for himself, the current (4/2015) Wheatley Hills Golf Club’s plans on file at our village office. Again, although the club’s current plans (4/15) appear to reduce the number of planned rooms from 12 bedrooms to 8 bedrooms in its western-wing (approximately, within 20 feet of East Williston residences), there seems to be no mention of the club’s reducing the total number

of male workers living in those bedrooms….which still implies, in my opinion, that the Club may continue to intend to house 13 (or more?) male workers in those bedrooms. If you have similar concerns and/or questions regarding the Club’s most recent plans(e.g., security issues, privacy issues, safety issues, etc.), I urge you to attend the public hearing, June 29, 2015, 7:30 p.m., in our Village Hall, to voice your opinions on this issue that has the serious potential to impact, negatively, East Williston’s quality of life….and, its property values…. far into the future. This may be your last opportunity to speak out! As prior, scheduled hearings have been postponed at the last minute for various reasons, I would suggest you call our village office beforehand to confirm the date and time of this public hearing (Monday, June 29, 2015, 7:30 p.m., Village Hall). Kathy Rittel East Williston

Still takes a village to raise a child right

YPD Police Commissioner Bill Bratton pointed out while on the John Gambling radio show AM 970, that there is a breakdown in American family values. He said,’ We’re starting to reap what we have sown over

the last 40,50 years, with homes dissolving and homes without parental guidance.” This in turn has caused a deterioration of police -community relations. I could not agree with the commissioner more for he hit it right on the nail. Respect and guidance starts in the home

and goes onto the schools and finally onto the streets. Parents need to be more involved and need to take the upper hand and must teach their children a total respect for authority. They need to enact restrictions for their children and to impose times for their chil-

dren to be home. They need also to know who their children are with and phone numbers where they can be reached at all times. Our Finest as Commissioner Bratton pointed out they feel demoralized by lack of respect on the street. While they are only doing

their duty in trying to protect and serve the community. Our local communities must instill in our youth good moral values. Remember this too: It takes a village to raise a child ! Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

Confronted by discrimination, Ra ducks

ecently state Assemblyman Ed Ra had the opportunity to speak out against discrimination and instead he ducked. The school board of East Ramapo has been taken over by parents who send all their children to private schools. They took over the school board to gut the budget and reduce their personal taxes at the expense of the minority members of the community. These parents have, in effect given themselves a tax break on the backs of parents who simply cannot afford to send their children to private schools — and Ed Ra has sided against public school families.

According to The Capital, the Albany newspaper devoted to government watching: “representatives of a growing Orthodox Jewish population have gained a majority on the school board even though their children attend private yeshivas. The board has ordered deep cuts to staff and programs in recent years, causing a variety of state agencies, including the comptroller’s office and education department, to scrutinize and criticize its financial decisions.” And who are the children being affected: “ low-income families, immigrants who do not speak English and students with disabilities.” A bill was introduced to grant

the state oversight to address just such problems and ensure that one group does not oppress another, locking out a generation from educational advancement. Unfortunately, my fellow coreligionists took this as an attack on Judaism rather than a blow against discrimination. I am a Jewish man, whose paternal family escaped the anti-Semitism and pogroms of Romania, I keenly feel the need to attack discrimination whenever it raises its head, and against whoever perpetrates it. The residents in East Ramapo are divided, and those with the power are oppressing those without the power. It is shameful that the oppressors are Jewish and that

Ed Ra is abetting their conduct. Ra rather than taking a principled position chose to mutter some platitudes and coming together: “This bill is just creating more division, and by doing so, we’re not going to get the best outcomes for the children of this district. What this really calls for is for people on both sides of this issue to come together and find common ground.” How, then Mr. Ra are we to protect the children by doing nothing? Democratic Assemblyman Titone from Staten Island took up the challenged and answered courageously: “I don’t appreciate the possibility that if I vote yes, I may be called an anti-Semite,” Titone

said. “If I vote no, I’m racist. Certainly, this is a local issue and I am concerned, like many of you who are voting no, about the proverbial slippery slope of what will happen next. But still, there is something in my gut. I know it when I see it. Something has to be done immediately, or at the end of the day — not the Jewish community, not the black community, but for the children of East Ramapo. If that means we put a monitor in place temporarily, then so be it.” Fortunately, the bill passed in the Assembly, no thanks to Mr. Ra. Gary B. Port LT. Colonel, (retired) West Hempstead

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Cancer survivors celebrate at NS-LIJ B y A d a m Li d gett After New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer known as Ewing sarcoma, his father said three words to him – “let’s do this.” “I had the feeling that I had to do something,” Herzlich said at the Don Monti Cancer Survivor’s Day held on June 6 at North Shore-LIJ Cancer Institute in Lake Success. “I told my father that day that I wasn’t going to accept this. I said ‘I’m going to beat this and play football again.’” About 2,000 other cancer survivors gathered at the North Shore-LIJ Cancer Institute to celebrate the Don Monti Cancer Survivor’s Day, according to a statement from North Shore-LIJ. While at Boston College in 2008, according to the health system, Herzlich complained of pain while playing squash. His first medical tests showed nothing was wrong, so he returned to his classes. Eventually the pain would become so severe he would have to stop playing football. But in 2009, he announced he was cancer-free. After the Giants won the Super Bowl in 2012, Herzlich’s father said three more words to him – “we did it.” “All of you here with me now, we’re all working toward one common goal,” Herzlich said. “We want to be able to say there was cancer but there is no more. We can beat this.” Also present during the cancer survivor’s event were North Shore-LIJ Presi-

dent and Chief Executive Officer Michael Dowling, North Shore-LIJ Board of Trustees Chair Mark Claster and Acting Executive Director of the cancer institute George Raptis. North Shore-LIJ also presented Caroline Monti Saladino, president of the Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation, with their Compassionate Care Award. Her brother Don Monti died at North Shore University Hospital in 1972 at the age of 16 as a result of myeloblastic leukemia. “My parents were determined not to end his life, so they established the Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation one week later,” she said. “I see faith, hope, lots of love, courage; but most important, I see success.” “Today is a celebration of Don’s life, my parents’ lives; and it is a celebration of your life,” she said. A North Shore-LIJ nurse practitioner, Suzanne Ludlum, also had her own battles with cancer. She fought against breast, endometrial and ovarian cancer. “I would encourage all of you here today, and even those who have just received a diagnosis, to remain positive,” Ludlum said at the event according to the health system. “Stay informed, seek out resources that will work for you.” Reach reporter Adam Lidgett by e-mail at alidgett@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x203. Also follow us on Twitter @theislandnow and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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W.P. hit-and-run injures manhasset Hill woman By Ja m Es G a l l o W ay A Manhasset Hills woman sustained serious injuries Wednesay after being struck by a car that then fled the scene while she was walking to her grandson’s concert at Center Street School in Williston Park. Carmela Strocchia, 81, suffered a broken leg, broken shoulder and injured wrist and will require surgery, her son Ralph Strocchia said.

Police are still searching for the suspect, who two eyewitnesses described as a white male in his late 30s to early 40s, according to Ralph Strocchia. The suspect was driving a champagne-colored, older model Japanese car, such as a Toyota or Hyundai, Ralph Strocchia said. The vehicle, which was traveling east on Center Street, struck Strocchia as she was walking across Foch Blvd.

The driver briefly exited his vehicle to check on Strocchia, who was lying in the middle of the street, but fled when a witness approached the scene, Ralph Strocchia said. Carmela Strocchia was unavailable for comment due to the medical treatment she was receiving. Ralph Strocchia asked that anybody with information on the case call the Third Precinct of the Nassau County Police Department.

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Artist Frances ianarella with her winning painging “pussy Willows in a Ginger Jar.”

ianarella painting takes home first prize Artist Frances Ianarella took home first prize and Port Washington’s Eileen Shea Neville received a special recognition as part of The Art Guild’s 2015 Members Showcase Exhibition. The exhibit, featuring a variety of styles and mediums, showcases 54 member artists and will be on view through Sunday, June 28. Artist Gregg Kreutz was the juror-of-awards for this exhibition. Commenting that it was difficult to choose a winner from such an outstanding group, he said that he is inspired by paintings with a strong sense of light and shadow or a lot of paint on the canvas executed in a free-spirited way. First Place was awarded to Ianarella for her oil painting “Pussy Willows in a Ginger Jar.” Second Place was awarded to Margo Vignola for her oil painting, “Patagonia,”

while Third Place was awarded to Annette Priomos for her oil painting, ”Recycled.“ Kreutz is an award-winning painter and author of the classic artist’s guide, “Problem Solving for Oil Painters.” After graduating from NYU, he pursued his training as a painter at the Art Students League of New York, winning a merit scholarship. He studied with Frank Mason, Robert Beverly Hale and most significantly, David Leffel. Kreutz teaches drawing and painting at the Art Students League as well as workshops throughout the country and around the world. Honorable Mentions went to Diane Kaufmann for her pastel painting, “Idyllic Crete,” John Pulinat for his oil painting, “A Still Life with the Hurricane ,” and Pam Tarica for her oil painting, “Late Afternoon.”

Neville an artist, watercolor instructor and former board member, was given the Terri Shkuda Award for Broadening Creative Pursuits, which is presented at the Guild‘s Annual Membership Exhibit to the person who best epitomizes the four principles of the organization’s mission statement: Encouragement, Education, Exploration and Exhibition. Neville is an eager and enthusiastic ambassador for The Art Guild who generously volunteers her time while carrying out our mission to educate and encourage people to broaden their creative pursuits. This spring, she volunteered to be The Art Guild’s liaison for the Plant-A-Row for the Hungry program, organizing flower pot-painting sessions while designing and painting many of them herself. Through the Long Island In-

terclub Platform Tennis League, of which she is also a part, Neville arranged for The Art Guild to be the recipient of the proceeds from this year’s annual awards and fundraiser luncheon. She also teaches Watercolor (Intermediate and Up) at The Art Guild on Wednesday mornings.

The Art Guild is 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. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment.

Eileen Shea Neville received the Terri Shkuda Award PHOTO CREDIT: SUSAN HERBST

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The top seven events for the coming week New Kids On The Block Saturday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 http://www.nassaucoliseum.com The original New Kids On The Block line-up, featuring Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood, arrive in Uniondale Saturday for one night only as part of their tour, dubbed “The Main Event,” with the surviving members of TLC and Nelly in support. The concert will be performed in the round. Jeff Ross Thursday, June 25, 8 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Comedian and Roastmaster General Jeff Ross is an actor, writer, director, producer, and comedian who created and starred on “The Burn With Jeff Ross” on Comedy Central and continues to produce and star in their wildly popular celebrity roast franchise. He appeared in “The Wedding Ringer” with Kevin Hart and Josh Gad and will be seen in the upcoming film, “A Flock of Dudes” with Chris D’Elia.

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Ainslie Street Vibes Concert in the Park – Ainslie Street Vibes Saturday, June 20, 6 p.m. Planting Fields 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay (516) 922-9200 http://www.plantingfields.org Bring a chair, blanket, and an outdoor picnic to enjoy great music and the beauty at Planting Fields and exterior of Coe Hall. Ainslie Street Vibes is a collective of Brooklyn based musicians that combing modern-chic style with top quality music entertainment rooted in vintage jazz tradition! Coe Hall is closed during the concert. Restrooms are available at the Main Greenhouse.

P.O.D. Sunday, June 21, 8 p.m. The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300, ext. 303 www.paramountny.com Payable on Death: (abbreviated as P.O.D.) is an American Christian alternative metal band formed in 1992. They have released six major label studio albums along with two independent albums and have sold more than 12 million records worldwide. Over the course of their career, the band has received three Grammy Award nominations, contributed to numerous motion picture soundtracks and toured internationally.

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Susie Essman Friday, June 19, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Governors’ Comedy Club 90 Division Ave. Levittown (516) 731-3358 http://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm Susie Essman has appeared in her own halfhour HBO comedy special, made numerous appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The View, Crank Yankers and, most notably, as a regular on the critically-acclaimed HBO comedy series, Curb Your Enthusiasm. She adds published author to her list of accomplishments with her book “What Would Susie Say...” to be published by Simon & Schuster this fall.

Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops Saturday, June 20, 7 p.m. The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre Eisenhower Park Stewart Avenue and Merrick Avenue East Meadow (516) 572-0348 http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/ Led by Maestro Dean Karahalis The Concert Pops is a professional concert band and orchestra that performs music from popular classics, Broadway and beyond. The ensemble is made up of New York’s finest musicians, many of whom regularly perform with Broadway and The Metropolitan Opera. This free concert features guest vocalist Deana Verone.

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Book Club Hors d’oeuvres & desserts I have belonged to a Book Club Stuffed Mushrooms* for over fourteen years and once a Marinated Mozzarella month we get together to discuss a Peachy Cocktail Meatballs book, nibble over Hors d’oeuvres, Dessert eat Dessert and share in each other’s Ice Cream Bar lives, trials and tribulations. When *Recipe Not Given I am the hostess, I always ask for a book with a theme that I may use Party Mix 2 cups Corn Chex cereal as a jumping off point for the food, 2 cups Rice Chex cereal drink and overall atmosphere for the 2 cups Life cereal evening. Unfortunately, Euphoria by 2 cups mixed nuts Lily King, which is set in New Guinea 2 cups bite-size pretzels in the 1930’s, did not offer much for 2 sticks butter or margarine a thematic presentation. Howver, I 1/2 cup Worcestershire greeted my guests in a grass skirt! sauce The following menu consists of 1/2 tsp. garlic powder delicious easy to prepare recipes that 1/2 tsp. Onion powder may be used for any kind of celebration. It focuses on fun foods that we 1. Preheat oven to 250 don’t often indulge in, but love to eat. Make one recipe or all - you will be degrees. 2. In a large bowl, mix dry glad you did - no required reading ingredients. necessary. 3. In a pot, melt butter and stir in Worcestershire Sauce, garlic Menu and onion powders. Serves 12 4. Pour butter mixture over Hors d’oeuvres dry ingredients. Toss to coat. Party Mix 5. Place cereal mixure on a Roquefort Mousse cookie sheet in a single layer. Bake with Crackers 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Smoked Trout Mousse 6. Spread on paper towels to with Crackers cool, about 15 minutes. Store in Vegetable Dippers airtight container.

1 tbsp ground pink peppercorns 1. In a Cuisinart, ﬁtted with a steel blade, puree all ingredients. 2. Place in a crock and serve with crackers and/or vegetable dippers. Marinated Mozzarella 1 32 oz. container of Mozzarella Balls, drained 2 tbsp. chopped parsley 2 tbsp. best quality olive oil

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Roquefort Mousse on Crakcers 8 oz. cream cheese 8 oz. Roquefort Cheese 1 tbsp heavy cream 1. In a Cuisinart, ﬁtted with a steel blade, puree cream cheese and Roquefort Cheese. (If necessary, add cream to make it creamier.) 2. Place in a crock and serve with crackers and/or vegetable dippers. Smoked Trout Mousse 8 oz. smoked trout filets with no skin 1/4 cup mayonnaise

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1. Put mozzarella back into container. Add parsley and oil and cover container and shake. 2. Let marinate for 3 hours to 3 days. 3. Serve with toothpicks. Peachy Cocktail Meatballs Frozen Cocktail Meatballs of your choice 1/2 cup peach nectar or apricot nectar or apple juice 1/4 cup peach preserves or apricot preserves 1 tsp. cornstarch

Ice Cream Bar In pretty bowls, set out the following, so guests may help themselves: Chocolate Ice Cream Vanilla Ice Cream Whipped Cream Chocolate Sauce Caramel Sauce Sprinkles Strawberries With ice cream, it is delicious to also serve macaroons and brownies. Alexandra Troy is owner of Culinary Architect Catering, a 32-year old Greenvale-based company, specializing in private, corporate and promotional parties. For more photos and presentation ideas, follow Culinary Architect Catering on Facebook.

1. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch, nectar and preserves. Stir until combined. 2. Add meatballs. Heat through, toothpick and serve.

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Louis Armstrong’s Birthday Bash! The Ladybugs

August 15th

Cynthia Sayer & Her Sparks Fly Quartet

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Jon Erik-Kellso & Friends

We are open Sat. & Sun. 10AM-4PM and invite you to our Visitor Center, Theodore Roosevelt's historic train station, display yard with railroad equipment and turntable.

Go aboard the famed Alco Diesel cab and other historic rolling stock at the display yard. At the Visitor Center learn about the fascinating story of the Orphan Train era.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet. org Wednesday, June 24, 2 p.m. Piano Classics Wednesday, July 8, 2 p.m. Summer Blues Wednesday, July 22, 2 p.m. Bravura Soprani GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 p.m. “Mr. Kaplan” at Furman Film Series Wednesday, July 15, 7:30 p.m. Summer Shorts at Furman Film Series Thursday, July 23, 8 p.m. 10th Annual Long Island Comedy Festival Wednesday, July 29, 7:30 p.m. “Best of Enemies” at Furman Film Series The Space at

Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Friday, June 26, 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. Jim Jefferies Sunday, July 5, 8 p.m. Fare Thee Well - Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead Saturday, July 18, 8 p.m. Failure Friday, July 24, 8 p.m. Motion City Soundtrack Saturday, July 25, 8 p.m. Dr. John & The Nite Trippers 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 Tuesday, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m. Billy Joel NYCB THeatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road,

Westbury. (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury. com Friday, June 19, 8 p.m. The Midtown Men Thursday, June 25, 8 p.m. Jeff Ross Friday, June 26, 8 p.m. Merle Haggard Sarurday, 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 Thursday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m. Big Head Todd & The Monsters, JJ Grey and Mofro, G. Continued on Page 35

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A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 30 Love & Special Sauce Friday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m. George Benson 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 Sunday, Nov. 1, 3 p.m. Last Comic Standing Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. The Tenors 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/ 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 TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | LIU POST 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville (516) 299-3100 • http://tillescenter.org Thursday, July 9, 10 a.m., 1 & 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, 10 a.m., 1 & 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 12 & 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 12 & 4 p.m. Big Apple Circus presents Fun2C: A Circus Fantasy Sunday, Aug. 2, 1 p.m. Wild Kratts – Live! The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com Friday, June 19, 9 p.m. Joe DeGuardia’s STAR Boxing Presents “Rockin’ Fights 19” Featuring - Cletus Seldin Sunday, June 21, 8 p.m. P.O.D.

Community Calendar PROJECT INDEPENDENCE SUPPORT & SOCIAL GROUP The Town of North Hempstead’s Project Independence would like to remind residents that they offer free support and social groups. Call 311 or (516) 869-6311 for more information. IRISH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NASSAU, SUFFOLK & QUEENS 297 Willis Ave. Mineola. Saturday June 20, 8 p.m. - $20 Ceili with The Pete Kelly Band Friday June 26, 8 p.m. - $20 per person Miss IAS Competition and Dance Music by Sharon and Friends. Call The Irish American

Society if you would like to participate, open to girls of Irish descent 17 to 24 years of age.$500 cash prize Ceili Lessons on the first, second and last Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. - $5 Set dancing lessons every Wednesday at 7 p.m. - $5 Senior Social Club every Monday from 12 to 3 p.m. Showing GAA Games on our large screen throughout the season FOR TRIVIA LOVERS At 7 p.m. Two Wednesday nights each month at Page One Restaurant, 90 School St. Glen Cove. Call (516) 6258804 for information.

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

HMTC hosts Armenian genocide photo exhibit The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC) presents a special exhibit, Scenes of Horror: A PhotoHistory of the Armenian Genocide, which will be on display through September 30. Scenes of Horror is a multimedia traveling exhibit curated by Dr. Suren Manyukyan, deputy director of the Armenian Genocide Museum and Institute in Yerevan, Armenia. HMTC is the first museum in the world to display this exhibit. Included in the display are a mini-exhibit on the American Near East Relief Organization and Auction of Souls, a silent film produced in 1919, which personalizes the genocide by focusing on the experiences of Aurora Mardiganian, a young girl who has come to epitomize the suffering and survival of the Armenian people. Enhancing the exhibit are several handwoven an-

tique Armenian rugs, on loan from Megerian & Sons Rugs, one of which depicts scenes from the genocide. The Armenian Cultural Educational Resource Center at Queens College has provided Armenian artifacts from the early 1900s which survived the genocide. Under the cover of the First World War, 1,500,000 Armenians, including 500,000 children were allegedly killed by the Turkish government. This year marks the 100th commemo-

ration of this atrocity, which is still being denied by Turkey. The exhibit details the political and the personal through film, text and photos taken by Armenians, as well as by the perpetrators. The genocide is placed in its historical context and the exhibit presents life before, during and after the atrocities. For anyone interested in human rights, social justice or American History, this exhibition is a “must see.”

NYCB Theatre hosts ‘The Princess Bride’ The NYCB Theatre at Westbury will host a special evening dedicated to a modern American classic on Sunday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. when The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes, comes to town.Doors are at 6:30 p.m. Hitting the road after the success of his New York Times best seller “As You Wish,” actor Cary Elwes, who played the heroic Westley in Rob Reiner’s 1987 film “The Princess Bride,” invites fans of the movie to join him in a behind-thescenes look at life on and off the set. After a screening of the iconic film, the Dread Pirate Roberts himself will engage in a moderated discussion on classic scenes, revealing never before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics! Journey back to the lands of Florin and Guilder; filled with adventure, romance and intrigue ....as well as Rodents of Unusual Size. Written by William Goldman “The

Princess Bride” has been a family favorite for close to three decades. Ranked by the American Film Institute as one of the Top 100 Greatest Love Stories and by the Writers Guild of America as one of the Top 100 Screenplays of All Time, the movie continues to resonate with audiences young and old. Elwes has been seen in a multitude of films, including “Robin Hood: Men in Tights,” “Dracula,” “Lady Jane,” “The Crush,” “ Tw i s t e r, ” “Saw,” “Liar, Liar” and many more. Tickets start at $39.50 plus applicable service charges and are available at www.ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000 or at the Westbury box office. A limited number of VIP packages are available and include the best seats in the house, a meet and greet with Elwes. and a signed copy of “As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride.”

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Ngawa works on display at Molloy College exhibit Molloy College will present an exhibit of the work of artist Ba Djibril Ngawa at the Frank and Gertrude Kaiser Art Gallery from Saturday June 27 through Thursday July 30. The exhibit features photographs and paintings inspired by the shapes, colors, traditions and nature that surrounded the artist during his childhood. Several pieces are accompanied by verse written by the artist. Ngawa is an artist raised in a pastoral nomadic community in Mauritania. Ngawa describes his art as “freedom of creation, expression and an invitation to a permanent and endless journey of learning, depicting, discovering the invisible, and trying to understand the unknown, the mystic.” When he first exhibited his photographs in Naukchott, Mauritania, his art was well received by the public who were unaware that people stilled lived in the nomadic traditions depicted. Ngawa’s first show in the United States was in January 2011 at the African Poetry Theater in Jamaica, Queens and he has since exhibited in numerous public and private spaces. His most recent exhibitions include Father Rayan

Arts Center Pittsburg, PA 2014, St. Peters Lutheran Church 2014, Shelter Rock Art Gallery 2014, Contemporary abstract art ‘I kan do that’ at Skylight Gallery 2014. A member of the Long Island Black Artists Association, Ngawa participated in a group exhibit at the Kaiser Art Gallery in February 2014, at which he was awarded the Charles Winslow Memorial Award for Excellence in Art. The award was accompanied by a Solo Exhibition at Molloy’s Kaiser Art Gallery. Charles Winslow was one of the founding members of the Long Island Black Artists Association, begun in 1968 its mission to help the African American artist find a conduit for exhibiting their work. There will be an opening reception on Saturday June 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. The public is invited to the opening and to meet the artist who will be in attendance. The Frank and Gertrude Kaiser Art Gallery at Molloy College summer hours are Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed during the month of August. For additional information please contact the gallery at artgallery@molloy. edu or (516) 323-3196.

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County museums to “Voted Best Italian hold history weekend Restaurant” Various museums throughout the County including: Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Garvies Point Museum and Preserve and Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, will be hosting “Path Through History Weekend” on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21. The schedule of events for the “Path Through History Weekend” are as follows: Old Bethpage Village Restoration: Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21: · Hands on History – enjoy 19th Century Activities and Crafts. $10 adults, $7 seniors and children 5-12 · During regular business hours, 10 p.m. - 4 p.m. Garvies Point Museum and Preserve: Saturday, June 20: · Use Native American Tools – Learn to make fire without matches, grind corn using mortar and pestle and drill in stone. Observe and handle a few Native American tools and artifacts. Natural face painting will also be available. · Movie: “The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle” (21 min.) beginning at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Price: $3 Tackapausha Museum and Preserve: Sunday, June 21: · Live Animal Show, 1 p.m. – Animals ranging from the most primitive to most

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‘Deli Man’ desert at Sid Jacobson film fest The Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center will be showing the documentary “Deli Man” as the closing spring film of the Randi and Bruce Pergament Jewish Film Festival on Wednesday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, June 25 at 2:30 p.m. Directed by Erik Greenberg, the film explores Jewish tradition through its nostalgic foods.

Indulge in the deli foods you love and learn about the traditions that make deli one of America’s great cuisines. On Wednesday, June 24, there will be a closing night post film dessert reception sponsored by Ben’s Deli. Tickets for Wednesday’s performance are $14 and $12 for members.

Tickets for Thursday’s performance are $10 and $8 for members. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.sjjc. org/film-festival. The Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center is located at 300 Forest Drive in East Hills. For more information, contact (516) 484-1545 or visit www.sjjcc.org.

Huntington arts festival to begin June 25 This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Huntington Summer Arts Festival, which runs from Thursday, June 25 through Sunday, Aug. 9. All performances are free and held at The Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park, Huntington. Shows are Tuesday- Sunday with performances beginning at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evenings are Family Nights and performances begin at 7:30 p.m. All shows are held rain or shine. The Huntington Summer Arts Festival is produced by the Town of Huntington and presented by the Huntington Arts Council. Since its inception in 1966 the Summer Arts Festival has evolved into a popular cultural tradition representative of summertime in Huntington. Featuring a roster of artists local, national and from around the world - the 40-night schedule of free performances combine a wide array of musical genres from folk, jazz, classical to contemporary. Dance, theatre and family shows are also an integral part of this diverse list of entertainment. Opening Weekend The Huntington Summer Arts Festival opening weekend begins on Thursday, June 25 with the Huntington Men’s Choir kicking off the season. The Choir has performed for the town’s residents every summer since 1949 and are pleased to be starting their 66th season. The Rad Trads perform on Friday, June 26. One of the liveliest jazz acts this Summer Arts Festival has to offer, this up-and-coming ensemble plays a diverse and brassy repertoire ranging from New Orleans second line to Chicago & delta blues, R&B and rock & roll. Two generations of The Chapin Family (Harry’s daughter Jen, his brothers Tom and Steve, and their daughters and son) will take the spotlight for a very special 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert on Saturday, June 27. Harry, his wife Sandy and the Chapin clan have all contributed in important ways to the Huntington Summer Arts Festival. Sandy Chapin, who helped launch HAC’s “Journey” Arts-inEducation program, will be honored at a pre-concert reception by the

“Hometown Harmony”, Northport Schools, and will celebrate “Bring a Can to the Concert,” accepting non-perishable food items for Long Island Cares. The North Shore Pops Concert Band will take the Chapin Rainbow Stage on Thursday, July 2 with a talented group of musicians performing all your favorite tunes from Sousa to Gershwin, and Broadway to American Patriotic anthems. The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra will perform traditional pop arrangements under the direction of Maestro Lou Panaccuilli on Tuesday Family Night Series Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. are for Sunday, July 12. The Island Hills families with the Tuesday Night Chorus and the Twin Shores Chorus Family Series. We are delighted will take the stage on Wednesday, to have Plaza Theatrical Produc- August 5. The Island Hills Chorus is tions open the series with their an organization of women who sing performance of “Shrek, The Musi- a “Sweet Adeline” a cappella harcal” on June 30. The company has mony while the Twin Shores Chorus performed for over 25 years on the is an all-male barbershop a cappella Chapin Rainbow Stage. On July ensemble. 7, Grammy nominee Brady Rymer Classical Music & The Little Band That Could will Classical Music will be reprebrighten up the stage with Brady’s trademark smile and joyful, rootsy sented on three very different and rock ‘n’ roll for the entire family. exciting evenings. On Friday, July Grammy winner, singer/songwriter 10 PUBLIQuartet (string quartet) Dan Zanes blends songs & stories & Mighty Third Rail (violin, bass from all across America into a rol- & spoken word trio)will share the licking mixture of early rock-and- stage in a challenging program that roll and soulful originals on July 14. blends classical chamber music with Broadhollow Theatre will take the contemporary & hip-hop. Their colstage on July 21 with “Peter Pan”, a laborative project “Changing Night” longtime Broadway favorite. David is an imaginative retelling of the Engel’s “Jedi Academy” will be both creation story. The classical chamber instructive and a fun-filled, light- quintet Canta Libre take the stage sabre rattling experience on July 28. on Sunday, August 2. Performing Finally, the Tuesday Night Family music written for flute, harp, and Series culminates with the “Dream strings, they enchant the audience Jam Band” singing and dancing on with hauntingly beautiful compositions. Finally, The Long Island PhilAugust 4. harmonic makes its annual visit on Bands, Orchestras, and Choral Saturday, August 8. Under the baton of Musical Director David Stewart Ensembles The Huntington Community Wiley, the classical orchestra always Band, celebrating its 70th Anniver- delivers a superb performance every sary this year, has played a central year and is one of the festival’s highrole from the start and will again lights. provide the Huntington Summer Americana & Folk Music Arts Festival with wonderful muEVA (formerly known as the sic. The Band will perform every Wednesday night in July and dedi- Jammin’ Divas) performs traditional cate the performances to their late and contemporary folk music on FriMusic Director “Laureate” Robert day, July 24, with stunning harmoV. Domencetti. Also, the Northport nies and superb musicianship. July Community Band will perform every 26 marks the 10th Annual HuntingThursday at 8:30 p.m. starting July ton Folk Festival, co-presented with 2 at the Robert W. Krueger Band- the Folk Music Society of Huntingstand in the Northport Village Park. ton. More than thirty singers and NCB also features guest conductors, songwriters will perform acoustic Council’s Board of Directors. The Town of Huntington will rededicate the Chapin Rainbow Stage and will recognize the entire Chapin Family. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to benefit Long Island Cares/Regional Food Bank. The Huntington Choral Society closes out the opening weekend on Sunday, June 28 with a performance of favorite choral and solo works from the great shows of Broadway.

sets from noon to 6:00 p.m. We welcome back folk music legend (and former Long Island resident) Tom Paxton to headline the evening concert. No Fuss and Feathers Roadshow will open with a tasty cocktail of harmonics. Jazz and Blues The bluesy singer/songwriter Dayna Kurtz brings her unforgettable and powerful voice on Friday, July 3. Then join us for a Luau themed July 4 with Kahulanui, an authentic Hawaiian Swing Band that will have you swinging your hips in rhythm to the music. John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” marks its 50th Anniversary and we are delighted to welcome back Ravi Coltrane Quartet on Sunday, July 5. Special workshops, jam sessions and activities, held in collaboration with The Coltrane Home in Dix Hills, will add to the day’s excitement. 2015 Grammy Winner, Arturo O’ Farrill & Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra will entertain on Saturday, July 18th, with fresh interpretations and arrangements of upbeat Latin big band swing! Long-time favorite Isotope Stompers will return on Thursday, July 23 to bring the audience traditional Dixieland jazz. Triple Play, on Saturday, July 25, features three outstanding musicians Chris Brubeck, Madcat Ruth, and Joel Brown who will electrify with a mash-up of Folk, Jazz, Roots, and Blues. World Music World music is well represented by multiple artists during the Festival. From Quebec, Canada De Temps Antan on Thursday, July 16 uses a vast combination of instruments such as fiddles, accordions, harmonicas, guitars, and a bouzouki to deliver unforgettable blends of energy. On Thursday, July 30, Nation Beat Carnaval Caravan with Cha Wa brings music to life from NOLA, Brazil and Native American cultures with an infectious sound that is lively, energetic, and vibrant. From Tunisia, singer/songwriter Emel Mathlouthi will perform on Friday, July 31. Her voice is absolutely compelling and her intricate sound shifts between rock, trip-hop, and electronica, with strong Arabic and North African connections. Lastly, an internationally renowned

band of virtuosi from Ireland, Lunasa will take the stage to perform traditional & contemporary Celtic music on Friday, August 7. Dance The Huntington Summer Arts Festival will celebrate the love for dance with multiple events throughout the season. Starting with the L.I. Dance Consortium on Thursday, July 9. The Consortium will showcase a variety of professional companies including the Circle of Dance Repertory Company, Red Hot Mamas, Dance Theatre Company, North Shore Studio of Dance, and the Long Island High School for the Arts. Sol y Sombra will take the stage on Friday, July 17 to celebrate the dancer as a percussive instrument in both Latin and contemporary dance forms; guest artists include hip-hop artist and percussionist John Sawicki and members of Ballet Fiesta Mexicana. The L.I. Dance Consortium will take the stage for a second night on Sunday, July 19 with dancers from the Long Island Ballet, American Dance Theatre of Long Island, the Long Island Dance Company, and a special presentation by “NEXT GENERATION.” The highly acclaimed Stephen Petronio Company arrives on August 6 with a dazzling program of dance, new music, visual and fashion art fused into powerfully modern landscapes for the senses. Theatre Plaza Theatrical Productions will bring us “West Side Story” complete with pit orchestra on Saturday, July 11. One of the great masterpieces of American Musical Theatre, the timeless love story is always an unforgettable experience. The Broadhollow Theatre graces us with “Nunsense A-Men,” on Saturday, August 1 with an all-male cast. The musical brings uncontrollable laughter and has received rave reviews everywhere. Both companies have staged productions at the Huntington Summer Arts Festival for more than 25 years and we are honored to have them present once again. For More information on the Huntington Summer Arts Festival go to www.huntingtonarts.org

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Happy Together tour to play Westbury The annual Happy Together summer tour returns the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Saturday, June 27 at 8 p.m. starring The Turtles, The Association, Mark Lindsay, The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams and The Cowsills! This year the tour features 56 Billboard solid gold hits. The Turtles, featuring Flo & Eddie (“Happy Together”, “Eleanor”), head up the bill and act as your musical hosts along with the legendary Scott Shannon with their crazy antics, satire and boatload of hits. The Association (“Never my Love”,”Cherish”,”Windy” and “Along Comes Mary”) joins the tour this year. With their legendary harmonies, this vocally rich group will transport you straight back to the late ‘60’s. Back by popular demand is Mark Lindsay, the former lead singer of Paul Revere &

The Raiders. Lindsay will be performing all of those Raiders’ hits along with his solo gems as well. The Grass Roots return to the tour with their unique brand of power pop hits, as do The Buckinghams, featuring their “Chicago Sound.” New to the “Happy Together” family are The Cowsills. Bob, Paul and Susan are brothers and sister from that famous singing family that inspired the ‘60s smash TV hit, “The Partridge Family.” Tickets are $69.50, $49.50, and $39.50 and are available online at www.ticketmaster. com, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000 or at the Westbury box office. Event, date and time are subject to change. Tickets are subject to applicable service charges. For further information, please visit www.thetheatreatwestbury.com.

Bethpage Village to host military timeline The Museum of American Armor in Old Bethpage Village Restoration, will host “Military Timeline – Salute to the Fighting Soldier, 2nd Century – 20th Century,” on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The “Military Timeline – Salute to the Fighting Soldier 2nd Century – 20th Century” will feature: a historical encampment dedicated to the fighting soldier, military history displays and camps from the early and late Middle Ages, the Age of Exploration, the Colonial Era, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and much more. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Wounded Warrior Project, whose aim is to raise awareness and enlist the

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Williston Park Library From the Director: Children of all ages are invited to attend our 2015 Summer Reading Club kick-off on July 1 from 12-3! This year’s theme is “Every Hero Has a Story”. Children will be able to register for their specific reading groups as well as have their

faces painted by Kuddles the Clown and enjoy pretzels, popcorn and cotton candy! Please note the change in schedule for June 26-27: Friday, June 26: 10am-8:30pm; 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: Forgotten Room — Lincoln Child Enemy Inside — Steve Martini Day Shift — Charlaine Harris

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ADULTS Ceramic Bumblebee Craft—Tuesday—July 7—6:30 p.m. in the Library. There is a $20 material fee due at registration. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

East Williston Library “EVERY HERO HAS A STORY” – SUMMER READING PROGRAM Registration Party: Come to the Library on Wednesday June 24th 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 July 7 to August 6.

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. Each family pass (two

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 identification 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 Museum Passes: The library has added the Children’s Museum of Manhattan to the list of great museums that you can visit. CHOM is located at The Tisch Building, 212 West 83rd Street, NY, NY 10024. Reserve it at the Reference Desk, (516) 746-8488, ext. 2 or www.mineolalibrary. info

ADULTS Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation* Tuesdays at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Remaining sessions—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 1:307:30 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.

Yoga Classes* Mondays at 7 to 8:15 p.m.: July 6, 13, 27; and, August 10, 31. Robert Crowe will introduce you to the beneficial practices that help you relax, meditate and reach optimum health

and complete three minireviews for books you read or listen to based on the various categories from the map. Submit your completed Road Map page to be entered into our prize drawings.

Adult Escape the Ordinary...Reading Club Monday, June 29 to Saturday, August 22. Pick up a Road Map to Escape the Ordinary

YOUTH 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 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) 261- 4400, ext. 7084/7082/5250 DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS Saturday, June 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fees: Ages 60 plus - $33. All Others - $38 To register please contact Stephen Donnelly at (516) 437-0705 AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE Saturday, June 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please pick up a registration form at the Reference Desk or download from the Library website www.srpl.org. Non-residents may register on June 10 if space allows.

PLAY MAH JONGG Tuesday, June 23 at 1:30 p.m. Join others in playing the game that has fascinated people for so many years with its strategies, sequences and combinations. Bring a team, a friend or come by yourself and enjoy the game. Limited materials will be available, so if you own a set, please feel free to bring it with you. Registration begins June 9 at the Reference Desk. HOPEFUL SINGLES for ages 55 plus. Friday, June 19 at 3 p.m. Life is unpredictable, there are no guarantees and change is always happening. With new friends and inspirational guidance, Continued on Page 50

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Lake Success company sold for $4B in cash B y A d a m Li d gett Cox Automotive Inc. has agreed to acquire the Lake Success-based Dealertrack Technologies Inc. for $4 billion in cash, the companies announced Monday. “We have long admired the Dealertrack team and its highly respected brands,” Cox Automotive president Sandy Schwartz said in a statement. “Integrating our platforms will be a big step forward in our shared vision of providing open, cost-effective and efficient solutions for dealers, lenders, manufacturers and consumers.” The Atlanta-based Cox Automotive provides vehicle remarketing services and digital marketing and software solutions for the automotive industry, the company said. Some of its brands include

Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader and vAuto. The company, a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, employs nearly 24,000 people worldwide, it said in a statement. “This provides a significant premium and immediate cash value for Dealertrack stockholders at closing,” said Mark O’Neil, chairman and chief executive officer of Dealertrack, in a statement. “After careful and thoughtful analysis, with the assistance of our independent legal and financial advisors, we concluded that this transaction provides our stockholders with the opportunity to tender their shares at a price that recognizes the superior value of Dealertrack’s industry partnerships, solutions, technology, financial management and international industry position.”

Dealertrack, offers web-based software services to the segments of the automotive industry, such as dealers, lenders, manufacturers and agents. It was founded in 2001 in Garden City, moving to Melville later that year. In 2005, the company moved to Lake Success. The company employs about 3,500 people worldwide. In August, the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency approved tax breaks on a $112 million Dealertrack project to build a new office building in the Village of North Hills. The deal included up to $1 million in mortgage tax exemptions and more than $5.7 million in sales tax exemptions, as well as a 19-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement that would hold current real

estate taxes constant for 12 years before allowing increases in the remaining seven years. David Doolittle, spokesperson for Cox Automotive, said the acquisition hasn’t changed plans to build the new offices, and that Dealertrack will continue to be headquartered in Lake Success. He also said the companies do not plan to lay off workers. “This is an investment in our customers and in the automotive industry,” Doolittle said. “[The merger] is about maintaining the continuity of its business.” Joseph Kearney, executive director of the county IDA, said the agency was not aware of Dealertrack’s acquisition. He said Dealertrack has not gotten any tax breaks yet, as they have not closed the transaction.

Kearney said he expects transaction to close in the next couple weeks. If Dealertrack does close the transaction, Kearney said, there would be a stipulation that Dealertrack remain in the area to get the benefits. Officials said at the time the tax break was approved that the deal would inject more than $3 billion into Nassau County’s economy, create 357 jobs and retain 367 jobs for the Lake Successbased company, which would be moving its corporate headquarters to 3400 New Hyde Park Road. Construction to the 233,000-square-foot building, to be built on a 9.7-acre property, would create 552 full-time-equivalent jobs during the two-year project, officials said.

Ex-Mineola resident Walter Boswell dies at 83 B y M a tt H ein l e Mineola resident Walter Boswell died on June 11 in Gainesville, Fla. surrounded by his wife Elizabeth and his six children. He was 83. Boswell was born on April 27, 1932 in Brooklyn, to parents Harriet and Robert Boswell. He married Elizabeth,on April 11,

1965 in Queens. He worked well into his 70s as a self-employed executive recruiter, who also helped friends and family members find jobs. He was an avid golfer, according to a press release, and enjoyed watching sports. He was especially fond of the New York Mets and and New York Giants. Ever the competitor, Boswell

also relished any opportunity to play poker with his buddies, the release said. Along with his passion for his family, career and sports, Boswell’s faith was another integral part of his life. He spent time as a eucharistic minister, bringing the eucharist to the sick and homebound, and made contributions to numerous charitable causes;

Sea Cliff Village Hall intruder offers advice B Y B I LL SA N A N T O N I O Nassau County Police are investigating a potential burglary that took place sometime last weekend at Sea Cliff Village Hall. Upon arriving at village hall

Monday, Sea Cliff Mayor Bruce Kennedy found writing on the wall of a conference room and windows open. The writing read, “Let us chill in parks so we don’t have to chill here!!! # give respect where respect is due,” police said.

More writing, including a symbol of a heart and the words, “sorry janitor,” was also discovered, police said. It was not disclosed whether any proceeds were taken from the Village Hall, located at 300 Sea Cliff Ave.

Windows smashed and ATM stolen from NHP McDonald’s By Ja m es G a l l o w ay

manager arrived at the restaurant located at 2045 Jericho Turnpike to find that a large window on Police are investigating an the west side of the building had overnight burglary of an ATM at been smashed and an ATM with the McDonald’s on Jericho Turn- an unknown amount of cash had been stolen, according to police. pike in New Hyde Park. The burglary occurred someOn Monday morning, the day

time between 1 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday, according to police. Detectives asked that anyone with information on the burglary call Crime Stoppers at 1-800244-TIPS. All callers would remain anonymous.

including Star of the Sea. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth, his children Christine, Kathleen, Thomas, Brian, Marygrace and Joseph; 11 grandchildren Alex, Isabella, Andrew, Ryan, Sofia, Christian, Kylie, Evie, Juliana, Maddie, and Jaxon as well as his anticipated 12th grandchild; his siblings Dr. Robert J. Boswell, Warren Tack-

enberg, and Rosemary Conti; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was scheduled to be waked at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home on Thursday, June 18 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass was scheduled to be held on Friday, June 19 at St. Aidan’s Church at 10 a.m.

Hempstead Harbor earns poor marks B Y B I LL SA N A N T O N I O Hempstead Harbor has received a floundering health grade as part of a new study analyzing the health of the Long Island Sound. Though its result revealed improved oxygen levels than in recent years, Hempstead Harbor scored a D+ rating, or a 60-70 percent grade, from scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Studies, who tracked the dissolved oxygen and nitrogen levels and clarity of the waters. Oxygen levels in the harbor, which includes Middle Harbor, Lower Harbor and Glen Cove Creek, received a B+ grade. “Turning the tide on our water quality doesn’t happen overnight. We all know that years of neglect and ignorance took their

toll on so many of our waterways,” North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said in a statement. “But in recent years the dedication and hard work of so many has begun to change that. I am deeply committed and confident that we will attain our mutual goal to restore Hempstead Harbor back to the pristine body of water that it once was and see it teaming with fish, fowl and shellfish.” Funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the non-profit Long Island Funders Collaborative, the study’s findings showed “a remarkable comeback” for the harbor, according to a news release. Officials said previous studies of the harbor found an 80 percent mortality rate of starfish and crabs that live in the waters, and that almost 3 million clams Continued on Page 47

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County museum celebrates 25th anniversary B Y B I LL SA N A N T O N I O Through its black-tie dress code, French cuisine and sophisticated decor, the Nassau County Museum of Art celebrated its 25th anniversary Saturday with its annual fundraising ball, themed “Midnight in Paris.” The event brought together Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and former County Executive Thomas Gulotta, both Republicans, who were honored in celebration of the museum’s opening in 1990 in Roslyn and its presence as a staple along Long Island’s Gold Coast. While not necessarily invoking the 2011 Woody Allen film of the same title, museum officials said the ball’s “Midnight in Paris” was meant to recall feelings of glamour and romance often experienced in the famous city. Organized each year by the museum’s

ball and journal committees, the gala is the museum’s primary fundraising event toward its operating budget, which help finance exhibits and programs throughout the year. Tickets were sold for $1,000 per person at the Patron level, $500 per person at the Friend Level and $350 at the Junior level, for attendees ages 40 and under. In addition to dining and dancing to the music of the Alex Donner Orchestra, partygoers were able to bid on several luxury items, including artwork, jewelry and dining and event packages. A raffle for a pair of sapphire and diamond earrings, donated by sponsor Ambalu Jewelers, was also held. The museum’s 2014 ball had a masquerade theme. The previous year, its theme coincided with the release of Baz Luhrmann’s film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s seminal novel, “The Great Gatsby.”

Photos by Gina Motisi and Daniele Santodonato

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My take on tats in W.P., as in tatoos This is the second article in my series on how to win the Pulitzer Prize. The Pulitzer judges will expect to see a unique writing style, a significant moral tone and a concern for subjects of crucial human interest. You might think that would discourage me but I remain undaunted. My unbridled enthusiasm for this project continues despite the slow wearing off of the Propofol I was given during my prostate biopsy last week. I remain motivated for two simple reasons. 1) I know receiving of the Pulitzer Prize will afford me leverage in all future negotiations with publishers. 2) The nature of the subjects I have chosen is both compelling and important. To refresh your memory the subjects in this series will be 1) why get a tattoo, 2) why wear your hat backwards, 3) why pay $1,600 for a handbag and 4) why wear a beard if you are a professional golfer. Now I grant you the last subject may not be of great interest to you if you are not a golfer but surely the other subjects will. So let us begin with the subject of tattoos. First a brief history. Tattoos have been a global phenomenon since the Neolithic Age and have been used for various reasons. Initially they were markers to establish ones status or function within the clan. As an example in Japan they were used by those in the ‘floating culture” which included prostitutes, laborers and Samurai warriors. You may recall the Polynesian savage Queequeg who was Ishmael’s bunk mate in Moby Dick. The widespread use of tattoos throughout the South Pacific was noted by British Captain John Hook

who then introduced them to the British Isles in the 1700’s. In the same century American sailors needed identification marks described in their Protection Papers as they sailed around the world and so started to use tattoos. The first American professional tattoo artist was the German immigrant Martin Hildebrandt who lived in Boston in the 1800s and tattooed many American sailors. Perhaps he was related to the original owner of Hildebrandt’s in Williston Park. During the 1970’s in America, tattoos surged in popularity as a fashion statement and as an expression of counter culture values. According to a recent Harris poll (2010) 23 percent of women and 19 percent of men under the age of 30 have tattoos. Given my fear of pain and of Hepatitis C there is little chance of me every getting a tattoo. When my son proudly displayed his new skull tattoo I took

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this as a bad sign. The photo you see above was taken in Hildebrandt’s where one of my gorgeous nieces proudly displays her tattoos of the American flag, a lotus flower and the words “you only live once.” So I embarked on my journalistic quest to find the answer to why people get tattoos. I found a girl a at Hot Flex Yoga in Bayside with a cute little tattoo of a puzzle piece with an image of a

strawberry on it. She told me it commemorated her love of her fiancé who died a month before they were to be married. She said he would drive two hour out of his way just to buy her chocolate covered strawberries and so she used this image to honor his love. Then I talked to Ryan at Harry’s Deli on Hillside. He has a large tattoo on his right arm which shows two Tibetan skulls and a python. This cost him more than $4,200. He told me his grandfather’s brother was a sailor and he brought the tattooing traditional home. His mom and dad also had tattoos. And at the same place I met Luis who had the phrase Good Vibes on his biceps. And Mike Livas who had the traditional Navy anchor and rope tattoo on his upper right arm from when he was traveling the seas as a young man. I strolled down Hillside a bit

Tattoos always have a hidden story that it whispers to the world.

where I ran into Minho Kim owner of Aroma Nails who has a tattoo of a lizard on his back. It appears that lots of people working in Williston Park have tattoos. Minho told me when he was 29 years old he spent six months in the Philippines and felt that the place was like heaven. He said there were lots of lizards there so he chose to put one on his back. Then I met a girl at Hildebrandt’s who has a tattoo of a writing quill on her arm, representing her wish to be a writer. And that was enough to let me conclude something. Until now my take on tat’s has been that it’s a sign of some unresolved grief or sadness. Why else would people put things like skulls on their skin? But I learned that a tattoo can mean many things. It can be a commemoration of something good and true and blessed like a young woman’s girl’s memory of her deceased fiance’s. My niece’s American flag shows she loves America even though she lives in Padua, Italy. Minho’s lizard is there to remind him of the joy of being 29 and free as a bird. Ryan’s Tibetan skulls are there to remind us that life is precious and not to be taken for granted. A tattoo is a permanent imprint telling the world that there is joy to be seen or memories to be commemorated or a future to be obtained. So maybe what I now need to do is get a tattoo with the inscription “Pulitzer Prize” put somewhere inconspicuously and look at it every day until I finally get the prize. As they say in the Lotto ad “Hey, you never know.”

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Wheatley student earns national technical honors Wheatley High School student Daniel Schiesser, who also attends Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, was recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Schiesser, a Barry Tech plumbing student, was elected for the prestigious honor based on his superior academic achievement, dedicated community service and the enthusiastic endorsement of his teacher. “These students have honed their talents and followed their passions to earn this honorable induction,” said Gene Silverman,

executive director of Nassau BOCES Department of Regional Schools and Instructional Programs. “They are the future of our society and economy; they are our hope a better world.” Membership in the NTHS is the nation’s highest award for excellence in career and technical education. These students have consistently distinguished themselves by exemplifying exceptional qualities, such as honesty, leadership, responsibility and good character, demonstrating the NTHS vision, “success favors the prepared mind.”

Recognized by business, industry and education as the hallmark of student achievement and leadership, the NTHS helps top students find success in today’s highly competitive workplace by encouraging scholastic achievement and cultivating a desire for personal excellence. NTHS members are awarded personal letters of recommendation for employment, college admission and scholarships, and have their diplomas and training certificates stamped with the of- East Williston UFSD student Daniel Schiesser, who also attends Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, was recently inducted into the National ficial NTHS seal.

Technical Honor Society.

Bosworth honors two Mineola seniors North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Town Clerk Wayne Wink visited Mineola High School on June 10 to honor two students at the Mineola High School Senior Awards ceremony. Bosworth presented Ana Gomes with the Supervisor’s Environmental Stewardship Award. In addition to Gomes’ environmental efforts, she served this year as the head costume designer for school plays and is a peer tutor and volunteer with the Ronald McDonald House. Wink honored Rebecca Katinas with the Town of North Hempstead Leadership Award. Katinas is the vice president of the high school’s student government, is on the yearbook staff, plays softball, and aspires to become an environmental engineer to help provide third world countries with clean water. From left: Supervisor Bosworth with Ana Gomes; and Town Clerk Wink with Rebecca Katinas.

Murals for Meadow Kindergarten through second-graders at Meadow Drive School in the Mineola Union Free School District culminated their artistic school year with a beautification project for the school’s cafeteria. Under the guidance of art teacher Jaclyn Manouvrier and visiting artist John Dinaro, each student had a chance to contribute to five murals – one mural depicting each of the four seasons and a fifth mural that was inspired by the abstract style of artist Piet Mondrian. Ms. Manouvrier is pictured with a group of second-graders who are applying the finishing touches. Photo courtesy of the Mineola Union Free School District

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Ball raises $300K for Cancer Center for Kids The Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop-University Hospital held its Ninth Annual Black and White Ball at Oheka Castle on April 30, an exquisite evening that raised more than $300,000 to benefit the CCFK’s essential psychosocial programs. The evening began with a welcome from Gala Emcee Sophia Hall of WCBS News Radio before Ashley Carlo, manager at the CCFK, introduced a compelling new video, “6 Minutes at the CCFK,” to the packed house. Dr. Mark Weinblatt, chief, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Director, Cancer Center for Kids, thanked everyone for their support and described the facility’s focus on superior medicine and the pursuit of new research opportunities. The event honored Donna-Marie Korth, a philanthropist and partner at Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman LLP. Dr. Weinblatt presented MKorth with her award and praised her tireless dedication to giving back to the Center’s children and families. “We can all agree that cancer and kids are two words you never want to hear in the same sentence,” remarked Korth in

her acceptance speech. “But by adding just a few other words and making it The Cancer Center For Kids, you have transformed what can be a very lonely and daunting experience into one that is challenging, but something entirely different in a most positive and supportive way.” Dr. Weinblatt gave the CCFK’s first Youth Philanthropic Award to Eric Ramsay IV, a senior at Bay Shore High School, for his fundraising efforts on the CCFK’s behalf. He also recognized John and Tara Schmitt, founders of Charlie’s Champions Foundation, and John Buran, CEO and president of Flushing Bank, for their ongoing support and commitment to helping the CCFK, its patients and their families. In addition, The Parts Authority, whose April 2015 tradeshow raised $30,000 to benefit this CCFK event, was acknowledged for its exceptional generosity. The CCFK, a member of the prestigious Children’s Oncology Group, is Nassau County’s largest outpatient facility for treating children with cancer and blood disorders. For more information about the CCFK, contact Ashley Carlo at (516) 663-9400 or visit www.winthrop.org/cck.

Above, from left: Dr. Mark Weinblatt, chief of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Winthrop and Director of the Cancer Center for Kids; Donna-Marie Korth, CCFK Black and White Ball honoree; and Ashley Carlo, manager, Winthrop’s Cancer Center for Kids. At right: Dr. Weinblatt, right, congratulates Eric Ramsay IV, winner of the Youth Philanthropic Award.

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St. Aidan’s Church in Williston Park hosted the St. Aidan’s Choir and Stony Brook University Orchestra, conducted by Drago Bubalo, for an all-Mozart program, including his famous Jupiter Symphony and Coronation Mass in C Major, on Sunday, June 14.

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HMTC to host 2 seminars for educators The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County will host two professional development seminars for educators this summer. The first, the inaugural Long Island seminar of the Holocaust Educators Network will take place July 2024. The second, a Facing History seminar, “Race and Membership in U.S. History: From Segregation to Civil Rights,” will take place August 10-14. The Long Island Satellite Seminar of the Holocaust Educators Network will focus on the lessons and legacies of the Holocaust and how they apply to student’s decision-making about social justice issues in their world today.

This seminar is designed to expand each participant’s current knowledge of the Holocaust and encourage new and innovative ways to teach this history. Included will be writing activities, lesson plan development, Survivor and second generation testimony, and time in the HMTC museum. Participants in this seminar will be introduced to a variety of literary and film resources and all will leave with a variety of teaching materials and strategies, many aligned to common core standards. There is no cost to attend this seminar but participants must pre-register. The Facing History seminar, “Race and Membership in U.S. History: From Segregation to Civil Rights,” will

TFCU RAISES $3,500 FOR AUTISM

Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the country’s largest credit unions, recently held a blue ribbon fundraiser during the month of April in each of their 27 branches. Members were asked to purchase blue ribbons for $1.00 each, in honor of Autism Awareness Month. The drive raised $3,500 which was then donated to Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism, a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and treatment of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Trunk show proceeds donated to LICADD On Tuesday, May 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. 24 Ave, an online community dedicated to living the life of recovery, sobriety and mindfulness 24 hours a day, hosted a Trunk Show complete with sweet treats that benefitted Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. programs and services. All guests indulged in a funfilled evening of food, fun and fashion all designed to uplift the lifestyle of recovery and mindfulness living. There was something for everyone to support those in recovery by the way of accessories, gifts, jewelry and housewares. For more than 59 years, LICADD has been Long Island’s premier non-profit agency providing life-saving alcohol and

drug prevention services to atrisk children, individuals, and families across the region. With offices in Mineola, Ronkonkoma and Riverhead, LICADD conducts screenings, brief interventions, referrals to treatment and relapse prevention services to individuals and families impacted by substance abuse. The agency also conducts evidence-based prevention programs, community outreach initiatives, and a mentoring program for children of incarcerated parents and public policy advocacy. More information about LICADD’s services call (516) 747-2606. LICADD is available online at www.licadd.org or on Facebook.

consider how ideas of race and racism developed during the years of Jim Crow segregation and the Progressive Era. Participants will examine resistance to these ideas through the Civil Rights Movement using a case study of the events at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957. The seminar is designed for sixth through 12th grade teachers. There is a fee of $650 to attend this seminar but scholarships are available. For more information about how to register, please contact Tracy Garrison-Feinberg at (516) 571-8040 or tracygarrisonfeinberg@holocaust-nassau.org.

DSS forum to recruit foster care parents The County Department of Social Services (DSS) will be hosting its fifth Foster and Adoptive Recruitment Forum at the Long Island Children’s Museum located at 11 Davis Avenue in Garden City on Thursday, July 16 at 6 p.m. Foster and adoptive parents as well as young adults who were in foster care will be part of a panel presentation. In order to best meet the needs of children entering foster care, DSS recruits parents throughout Nassau County. “It is imperative that we certify a large group of foster families to accommodate the cultural diversities of the children who enter foster care in our communities,” explained Maria Lauria, director of Children’s Services. In Nassau County there are

currently 247 children in foster care. All Nassau County foster homes are certified through the DSS. Foster parents can be single, married, divorced, legally separated or living with a partner and must be 21 years or older. “The County’s foster care program would be impossible without loving foster parents devoting themselves 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to our youth,” added DSS Commissioner Dr. John Imhof. “Their dedication to our youth and families is tremendous.” Anyone interested in fostering children should plan to attend the Recruitment Forum on Thursday, July 16. For more information on becoming a foster or adoptive parent, please contact Sandra Benitez at (516) 227-7613.

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Mineola sophomore Maragos congratulates Boy Scouts in W.P. builds planters

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As part of his Eagle Scout project, Mineola High School sophomore Andrew Desiderio built planters at both Hampton Street and Meadow Drive schools in the Mineola Union Free School District. Desiderio is pictured with kindergartners in Patty Pearsall’s class at Hampton, who assisted in planting the flowers supplied through his project. Desiderio spoke with them about why he did the project and the kindergartners sang a special “Thank you” song to him. The planters are located near the new library.

Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos (third from left) congratulates the Eagle Scouts of Boy Scout Troop 200 in Williston Park as they are honored for achieving the highest rank in scouting. Pictured from left: Eagle Scout Thomas Francis Sokol, Eagle Scout Christian Gerard Sokol, Comptroller George Maragos, Eagle Scout Christopher Scott Mueller, Nassau County County Clerk Maureen O’Connell, Eagle Scout John Thomas Conway, Eagle Scout Martin Patrick Conway, and American Legion Post # 144 Commander Frank Oliveri.

W.P. Fire Department installs new officers The Williston Park Fire Department recently held their 88th Annual Installation and Inspection Dinner and Dance. Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell took part in the celebration and expressed her congratulations to Chief Gary Smithing for his continued service to this organization. O’Connell presented Chief Smithing with a county citation in recognition of his outstanding dedication. From left: Williston Park Deputy Mayor Kevin Rynne, state Assemblyman Ed Ra, Williston Park Fire Chief Gary Smithing, O’Connell, Williston Park Fire Department 1st Assistant Chief George Jaronczyk and Williston Park Fire Department 2nd Assistant Chief Richard Sais.

Study finds harbor healthy despite poor rating Continued from Page 41 and oysters repopulated the harbor from 2007-09. “A healthy shellfish population promises to further improve water quality through natural filtration, as well as to restore a part of the Long Island Sound’s ecosystem and marine heritage,” Fish and Wildlife officials said. Added Bosworth: “This report card evaluation of nitrogen and oxygen does indicate that the investments that we and our partners have made in the health of the harbor over the past 20 years have paid off, which includes wetland and shoreline

restoration, improving storm water runoff, shoreline space preservation and shellfish seeding. Hempstead Harbor received better grades in these areas than would have been possible under previous testing.” The findings come roughly two weeks after the Nassau County Legislature selected Dvirka and Bartilucci to spearhead a feasibility study for sewage managent options across the North Shore in communities near Hempstead Harbor that are not protected by public sewage systems, among them Glen Head, Glenwood Landing, Flower Hill, Roslyn Harbor, Sands Point and Sea Cliff. Private septic systems are thought to

be responsible for the contamination that closed Crescent Beach in Glen Cove in 2009 and ended shell fishing in the area. About 10 percent of Nassau County residences are not connected to public sewers, according to county statistics, but 70 percent of private sewers are located on the North Shore. Untreated water containing bacteria and nitrogen — which in the past was believed to be naturally absorbed into the soil — has been known to make its way into nearby bays and aquifers due to high ground water levels, changes in ground water movement and poorly-designed septic systems, county officials have said.

“I am pleased that the county is moving forward with this important study. This study will give homeowners and sewer districts the tools to make appropriate decisions,” Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove) said in a statement last week. “I look forward to working with the mayors to use the information determined by this study to protect the harbor and aquifer.” Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by email at bsanantonio@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 or on Twitter @b_sanantonio. Also follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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Closings cost more than admission Does a movie theatre make a difference in a community? Has your local theatre experienced a slowdown in traffic? This appears to be happening all over the U.S. as well as locally. Unless you have a multiplex theatre nearby, running 10-15 different movies weekly, the era of a small town theatre, may be coming to and end. The switch over from 35 millimeter films to digital has pretty much put the nail in the coffin for a multitude of places with small venues due to the cost of conversion, which could run upwards of $65,000. As of 2012, upwards of 1000+ small town theatres throughout the U.S, have not had the budget or the traffic to make the conversion. In some instances they have had to resort to fundraisers and other methods to come up with the necessary dollars for the con-

version. The larger multiplex venues had begun converting to the new digital media, starting in 2004. All the new ones that are being built today are all digitally equipped. This transition away from small-town theatres to larger venues or staying home and receiving entertainment via cable or other means, has surely hurt many locales and has decreased the foot traffic that a downturn receives to keep in vibrant and successful. Movie theatres were intended to bring people out of their homes to socialize, eating out and potentially spending dollars in the stores nearby, assuming they stay open. Many shops have closed earlier these days due to the cost of staying open and the lack of local patronage; because, now, going on the internet, is convenient

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and less costly (you don’t have to drive anywhere, losing time, wasting gas, etc.) The benefit to many becomes the curse for the local stores. A town without a movie theatre or some form of entertainment, that brings the masses out, is a town destined to have issues. This will have an impact on

the commercial and residential properties and taxes could potentially rise if there are fewer stores rented or worse, abandoned. However, many towns around Nassau County, like Great Neck, have promenades and concerts in their parks scheduled for the summer and fall months. The following is one link to those events: http://www.shopgreatneck.com/events.php You can google your local town to see what is happening there this summer. This is one way the town provides venues for people, not only within the town but outside the town to come out and enjoy, while spending their much needed dollars in local establishments. The Business Improvement District in the Village of Great Neck Plaza as well as the Village of Great Neck, helps put together these events.

So, as we lose more small movie theatres in downtowns, the local governments have been coming up with other things to experience for their residents. This will hopefully gain some momentum and reduce and minimize the negative impact of these losses. Oh and by the way, when a town’s commercial corridor shrinks or has more spaces available for rent and the town has less things to enable people to come out for, away from their computers and T.V.s, there will be a greater impact on real estate values. This can be seen in some towns on Long Island, but there are those that are going through an amazing rebirth and transformation through government and private money and are being rebuilt and are coming back. Hopefully, with at least a multiplex theater nearby.

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IDA says job growth data was wrong Brian Butry, a spokesman for the state comptroller’s office, said it is not uncommon for IDAs to report inaccurate data it then updates later in the year. He said the state comptroller’s office publishes figures submitted by the local agencies in its annual audit but noted it does format the numbers using Microsoft Excel to “make it readable for the public.” “It wouldn’t surprise me that there were some numbers they would find contradictory to what they had on hand,” Butry said of the Nassau IDA. “Our numbers are only as good as what we’re given from the IDAs.” Kearney’s remarks came about a week after Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos

wrote in a letter to Kearney that the Nassau IDA should reconsider its job creation strategies, saying the agency tends to support too many small-scale projects without the opportunity for extensive job growth. “The [Nassau County Industrial Development Agency] plays an important role in ensuring that our county remains competitive within the region by maintaining and attracting new jobs,” Maragos wrote. “It is disappointing that we have fallen behind in these critical areas.” Though Maragos said in his letter the IDA planned to resubmit its data by Monday, it is unclear whether the agency would file its figures to the county or state comptroller’s office. Kear-

ney said the Monday deadline in the letter was “not correct.” New York’s industrial development agencies granted more than $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013 — about $105 million more than in 2012 — but generated 199,943 jobs, 23,000 less than in the previous year, according to the report. In a statement accompanying his annual report, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli acknowledged the significance of industrial development agencies as a means of generating economic development but said local governments should increase oversight on applications “so that taxpayers know if their community is receiving promised jobs and economic benefits.”

Nassau’s IDA recouped just 37 percent of the $69 million approved in overall exemptions through payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreements with businesses, less than the 59 percent recovered by Suffolk and 67 percent by Westchester. The Nassau IDA was found to have granted $23,611 in net exemptions per job, more than 10 times the state median, according to the report, which the state comptroller’s office found to be $2,095 per job gained. A Nassau IDA spokesman said in a statement following the report’s release that the agency’s 2013 figures were considered an outlier from its typical performance data due to its efforts in assisting businesses affected by

Superstorm Sandy. In 2012, the Nassau IDA netted 16,996 jobs at a $2,250 exemptions per job clip, according to the state comptroller’s office, and In 2011, Nassau had a net of 8,186 jobs and granted $3,034 in exemptions per job. Butry said it is possible that the 2013 figures were skewed by Sandy recovery, citing similar disparities in sales tax revenues from separate audits following Sandy and 2011’s Hurricane Irene. “We know the impact Sandy had downstate and on the island, that there were issues with the recovery, and it would not be surprising if the IDAs reached out to provide benefits in response to that,” he said.

Herricks names high school principal Continued from Page 1 also works as an adjunct professor at St. John’s University. “I feel prepared and eager to start,” Thompson said in an email. “In the past 11 years as an administrator I have had opportunities to learn and experience the role of principal and it is a ‘dream come true’ to have the opportunity for this role at Herricks.” Prior to his position at Farmingdale, Thompson served as the dean of students at Baldwin Middle School and as an English teacher at Levittown High School. He has a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from West Virginia University and a master’s degree in administration from Touro College. “We are looking forward to working with Dr. Thompson. His sincere and thoughtful regard for

the welfare of students as well as his character and experiential background set him apart from the many qualified candidates who applied for the principal position,” Herricks Board of Education President James Gounaris said in a statement. “We have every confidence that Dr. Thompson will be an excellent fit with our school leadership team. Thompson will officially assume his duties next month when current Herricks High School principal Jane Modoono retires. “Herricks is a unique district where it seems the entire school community is committed to the success of students and the students are overwhelmingly committed to learning,” Thompson said. “This was a big draw for me.” Thompson said his shortterm goal is to learn the culture

Samuel Thomas of Herricks High School and build trust. “In order to transition I have made several visits to the Herricks High School and Community Center already,” he said. “It

North Hills incumbents re-elected unanimously Continued from Page 12 Sgambati and Natiss said they hope to oversee the completion of large construction projects in the village, including the Ritz-Carlton Residences and the proposed 46-home development on the former grounds of the St. Ignatius Retreat House off Searingtown Road. “There are a lot of things

going on now, and we want to finish them off and ensure they’re completed to the residents’ satisfaction,” Natiss said. Both Natiss and Sgambati said they would like to continue the shuttle service from Village Hall to the Manhasset train station and to keep taxes low. Natiss has said North Hills has the lowest tax rate of the 64 villages in Nassau County.

“We’ve kept the village taxes low. We’ve stayed on budget; no elected officials have seen any increases, no appointed officials have seen any increases,” Natiss said in May. “We try to run a tight ship, and that’s how the village tax stays low.” Sgambati said he would also like to continue to work closely with the village’s emergency management program in place at Village Hall.

is so important to meet with as much of the school community as I can in the coming months. It has been a pleasure seeing how welcoming everyone has been in my visits.”

Long term, Thompson said he hopes to “include ways even more students can experience high levels of academic achievement and high levels of personal growth.” His greatest asset as an educator and administrator, Thompson said, is his emphasis on listening and reflection. “It is important to understand perspectives, and by first listening, then through reflection, you recognize how certain issues are regarded by someone else,” he said. In his free time, Thompson enjoys travelling with his family, which includes his wife, Dawn, his six-year-old son, Sammy, and his three-year-old daughter, Ryleigh, he said. “I look forward to adding and including them in the Herricks family,” he said.

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Honored for teaching fire prevention skills Continued from Page 12 He said he simplified the program by shortening it and incorporating more visual learning aids, such as creating posters for the

special needs students to learn about fire prevention and knowing how to survive a home fire. John Murray, chief instructor at the firefighter’s

museum said children gravitate toward Ziring, even when he is disciplining them. “The award is really difficult to win,” Murray

said. “You have to be a special kind of guy who really goes out of his way, especially for the children.” Ziring said he hopes

the Fireman’s Association giving him he award with raise more awareness for his program. “They need this for all children. What they’re

doing here is what every fireman does,” Ziring said of the museum. “It’s a haven, it’s a treasure trove of information.”

Superintendent Bierwirth bids Herricks goodbye Continued from Page 2 Niche.com recently included all three Herricks elementary schools in the top 100 for New York, and US News and World Report ranked Herricks High

School in its top 100. Bierwirth said when he joined Herricks, he was looking for a school that would be interested “in pushing out the edge of the envelope” and where he could stay until he re-

tired. “Not long after I got here, I started talking to teachers and parents about where they wanted to see the district in a number of years, and it turned out there was a tremendous

amount of overlap,” Bierwirth said. “In terms of what was my proudest accomplishment, I would say working together with everybody, working towards those goals we had established and bringing them

to life, making them real.” Herricks Board of Education President Jim Gounaris has called Bierwirth a “brilliant” man. “I’m going to miss him on so many levels,” Herricks Board of Education

Vice President Nancy Feinstein said in a previous interview. “He’s just so full of information and insight.” “He would always make time for everyone in the district,” she added.

Roslyn Heights native to screen three films Continued from Page 20 kowsky’s interests lie not in the director’s chair, but behind a computer screen and word-processing document. Upon graduating from the screen writing track of Brown University’s literary arts program, Makowsky moved out to Los Angeles and worked as a production assistant at Marvel studios before forming his own production company, Slater Hall Productions, with college friends Henry Chaisson, Travis Bogosian and Tess Carroll. Since the company began last summer, Slater Hall has shot six short films, most recently a documentary in early June in Tennessee, and Makowsky said each has so far differed from the last. “We’ve tried to do

a bit of everything,” he said. “I’ve tried to develop [as a writer] with every genre I can think of. So I wrote a western. I just wrote my first horror short.” “I think most people, when they think of our generation and young writers, tend to think about the Lena Dunhams and the [FX Network series] ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ guys, who write about themselves and their relationships and, like, getting high and opening a bar. That wasn’t particularly interesting to me,” he added. “I didn’t really want to write that way.” Instead, he’s looked to the showrunners of so-called “prestige” television dramas, like Vince Gilligan of “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul” fame, “Mad Men”’s

Matthew Weiner and Roslyn native Howard Gordon, whose writing and production credits include “24” and “Homeland.” “Television is becoming the most exciting format for writers now because you can develop your characters over the course of six seasons, six years, than you can in one 90-minute closeended block [like in movies],” he said. Two of Slater Hall’s shorts, “Open 24 Hours” and “The Anniversary,” have already appeared in a number of domestic and international film festivals, with the former even gaining admittance into this year’s Festival de Cannes in the South of France. They’ll each screen in Bellmore on July 10, with a third, “Daytona,” making its

film festival debut on Long Island on July 14. “We’ll submit them [to festivals] in conjunction because they’re so different, so they don’t negate one another,” Makowsky said. “...It’s obviously very exciting, and very cool for me especially because I’m from Long Island and it gives me a chance to show my films on the big screen for friends and family for the first time.” Another short, “Theodora,” filmed in parts of Roslyn and Oyster Bay last August, with Makowsky & Co. calling in favors across the metropolitan area for crew members and shooting locations. The production also united Makowsky and another young Roslyn filmmaker, high schooler Max Novick, who served as a

production assistant. Novick, a Roslyn High School senior who takes film classes at the Nassau BOCES’ Long Island High School of the Arts, has worked on about 20 film sets, contributed to 30 short films and written, photographed, directed and edited six original films. “[Novick] possesses an emotional wherewithal I have rarely seen in my career,” said Anthony Petrucci, who lectures at the Long Island High School for the Arts. Added Makowsky: “He’s way ahead of the curve. He’s super motivated.” “Theodora” incorporates science fiction elements that Makowsky said have not appeared in his other films, like “Open 24 Hours,” a dark comedy that follows

a shady drifter with a strange shopping list, and “The Anniversary,” which details a strained couple’s last shot at making their relationship work. “My ideas usually come from something I see in everyday life, something someone says or the way they say something, and then a character or even a story forms from that or the idea goes into the pile of other ideas,” Makowsky said. “But I want to try everything. I don’t think there’s a bad genre out there.” 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.

Shelter Rock Library Continued from Page 40 compassion and support, your journey can be easier!! Be part of this group of single adults 55 plus to find hope for your future. STARTING OVER SINGLES for ages 40 plus Wednesday, June 24 at 7 p.m. Join this lively, stimulating, compassion-

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24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Owner Operated Since 1989

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Employment

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 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 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 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 BABYSITTER: RESPONSIBLE AND CARING GC College student seeks summer position. Pediatric volunteer, nursery school and camp experience. Licensed driver with car. Please call Lauren at 516-873-7252

Administrative Assistant Tuesday-Saturday 8:30-1:30, some flexibility needed. Summer hours Monday-Thursday. Must have knowledge of computer and be detailed oriented.

Call 516-742-5243 or send resume to EileenDevaney@seedsofthewillistons.com

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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

ELDER CARE COMPANION Available for FT/PT position. Flexible hours. Good communication skills, will prepare meals, shopping, doctor appointments & light housekeeping. Licensed driver w/ car. Excellent references available. Call Angela 516-330-0230

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

CARETAKER/ H HA: with driver’s license looking for 5+ days per week, live out, will do everything including errands. Very good references. Please call Glynis 347-598-8077 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 CLEANING SERVICE available full time or part time with flexible hours. 20 years experience. Excellent references. 516-376-9365 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 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 HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays. References available. Please call home 516208-7098, cell 516-945-5900

HOME HEALTH CARE/BABYSITTING Seeking full time position as HHA or babysitter. Flexible hours. 10 yrs experience in both. Licensed driver w/car. Call 516-589-2815 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

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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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

Marketplace FURNITURE FOR SALE GARDEN CITY Swedish modern step table Tile side table Wicker chairVitrine Oak DR table w/ 6 chairs Combo lamp table CASH ONLY. Call 516-747-4366 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!!

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

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 516279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Mon-Fri 10-6pm Sat 10-5pm, Sun 12-5pm Located next to the La Quinta and behind the Garden Gourmet Deli. Live Auctions Monthly! Free walk-in evaluations for items to be considered for Live Auction every 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 516-279-6378 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

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

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

automotive

Auto For Sale 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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real estate for rent

Apartment For Rent BELLEROSE Large 5 room apartment. Kitchen, DR, LR & 2 Bedrooms with lots of closets. Heat & water included. $1775. for more information, call Rose 516-655-7501 Ford Realty 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

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Homes for Sale

GARDEN CITY S.E. SECTION Unfurnished second floor 2 be rooms, 1 bath, large living area. Cable, wi-fi, utilities, parking. No smoking. No pets. $1500. Please call 516-650-5144

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

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

Vacation Rental BERKSHIRE TIME SHARE Vacation Village: sleeps 8. First week in August. $1,200. Call 516-385-3133 EAST HAMPTON Furnished, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Situated on a private .5 acre near Three Mile Harbor. Fenced in pool, gas grill, outdoor shower, tree house & newly finished basement. See VRBO.com #718035 for photos & further information. July weeks available. 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 516248-0079 or 516-732-9435 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ p artial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

real estate for sale

Condo/Co-Op For Sale JUST LISTED ATRIUM PLAZA Perfect for GC residents looking to downsize, yet maintain the feel of a home. Newly renovated 2 bedroom 2.5 bath, finished basement with private undergound parking. New private patio, CAC, low maintenance. Beautiful courtyard. Asking $350,000. Call Janet 516-241-6214

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

Open House GARDEN CITY Saturday June 20 12pm-3pm 98 Poplar St Charming Mid Block Tutor. WB Fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 new baths. Two car garage. Walk to RR and park. Garden City school district. Asking $939,000. For more information, please call 516-945-4036

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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/ f urniture selections, paint color consultation, wall coverings, flooring, kitchen/ b ath designs, custom window treatments, accessories and more. Free Consultation. Gary M. Schoenbach gary@garymarcdesigns.com / 516-680-0144 / www.garymarcdesigns.com

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

HANDYMAN 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 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 516-238-2112 anytime E-mail Frankcav@optonline.net HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers, Inc. for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLD BARN. www. woodfordbros.com. Suffolk Cty- License #41959-H Nassau Cty- License #H18G7180000

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

Painting & Paperhanging JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

Party Help LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

Tutoring ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT/ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-5998007 or email: dianegot@gmail. com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student. TUTOR: CERTIFIED CHILDHOOD/SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER GRADES 1-6th: I am currently a fourth grade teacher willing to tutor students in any subject. Flexible hours and prices. Can also work with students with special needs. Experienced with State Test Prep and Common Core. If interested call 516-592-0719 for more information. UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO COLLEGE TUTOR ACT perfect scorer and National Merit Winner (SAT) can tutor your child for BEST ACT /SAT results! Call or text Genny 516-469-6790

Instruction MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, PreCalc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314

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classifieds ▼ Instruction ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314 PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www. iwantmypianolessons.com

Cleaning MASTER CLEANING: A complete home service by reliable professionals. Home, apartments, offices. Carpet cleaning, window wash, floors stripped and waxed, move in, move out, attics, garages, basements, rubbish removal. All cleaning supplies included. Free estimate. 516-829-8137. Call 516829-8137 or 516-770-0514 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 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 631-2201851 516-764-5686 STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

Services 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 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 OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated sine 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed /insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516466-9220 NEED A CLEANOUT OR A MOVE? We can move it, sell it or haul it away! 2 Guys and a Truck Just $150/hr Call 516-279-6378 Invited Sales by Tracy Jordan 839 Stewart Ave Garden City, NY 11530 Bonded/Insured www. invitedsales.com NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT.com

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▼ LEGALS File No. 2012-370863/C CITATION SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Attorney General State of New York Great American Insurance Company Evelyn M. Fischer Loeffler Joseph Charles Limberg Loretto C. Granito John Ernest Fischer Eugene C. Fischer Mary Bernadette Prutzman Patricia Mueller John Joseph Lyons Margaret Rose Hagen Catherine Misner Florence Hurley and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-ofof the said EDWARD FISCHER, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in. interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained A petition having been duly filed by Public Administrator of Nassau County, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501, United States. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before tbe Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on Auf=gust 5, 2015, at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why the account of Public Administrator of Nassau County, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Edward Fischer, should not be judicially settled. (X) Further relief sought (if any): 1. Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings; 2. Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $33,030.58 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $9,683.26 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4); 3. Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $58,425.01 of which $10,425.01 has been paid and $48,000.00 is unpaid together with disbursements totaling $106.00 all of which have been paid; 4. Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Rispoli & Co, CPA’s in the amount of $2,681.25 of which $1,431.25 has been paid and $1,250.00 is unpaid; 5. Releasing and discharging the surety; 6. Directing the net estate be paid to the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of EDWARD FISCHER, decedent; 7. Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper. Dated, Attested, and Sealed, June 3, 2015 Seal HON. EDWARD W McCARTY, III SURROGATE s/ Michael J Murphy Michael J Murphy, Chief Clerk

Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Attorney Name Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC (516538-1111 254 Nassau Blvd. South, Garden City South, New York 11530 NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney. WT 1417 4x 6/19, 26, 7/03, 10, 2015 #141727

Index No: 32/13 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CSFB MORTGAGE-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-8, Plaintiff(s), Against MI KYONG CHOI A/K/A MI K. CHOI A/K/A MI CHOI, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on 1/5/2015, 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 7/21/2015 at 11:30 am, premises known as 9 Morley Court, Unit 9, Albertson, NY 11507, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being part of a Condominium in the incorporated Village of North Hills, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Unit No. 9 together with a 4.5455 percent undivided interest in the Common Elements, and designated on the tax maps of the Nassau County Treasurer as Section 7, Block 111 and Lot 269. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $695,705.58 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 32/13. Bernard Mirotznik, Esq., Referee. STIENE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. (Attorneys for Plaintiff), 187 East Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743 Dated: 6/1/2015 File Number: 201200152 GR WT 141719 4x 6/19, 26, 7/03, 10, 2015 #141719

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING INC. VILLAGE OF EAST WILLISTON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of East Williston will hold a continuation of a public hearing in the Village Hall, 2 Prospect Street in said Village on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. to hear the conditional use application of Wheatley Hills Golf Club, 147 East Williston Avenue, East Williston, New York. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any interested person may appear and be heard. BY ORDER OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC. VILLAGE OF EAST WILLISTON Marie L. Hausner, Village Clerk DATED: East Williston, New York June 19, 2015 WT 141754 1x 6/19/2 015 #141754 Notice of Formation of RC Home Investors, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/17/2015. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 56 Broad Street Williston Park NY 11596 Purpose: any lawful purpose. WT 141621 6x 5/29, 6/05, 12, 19, 26, 7/03, 2015 #141621 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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The Williston Times, Friday, June 19, 2015

Basketball honors Senator Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) recently congratulated the Chaminade High School Varsity Basketball Team on winning the NSCHSAA Class A Long Island Championship. The team, which finished the season with an overall record of 19-9, captured the Championship with a 57-38 victory over Kellenberg Memorial High School. It was the Flyers’ second Long Island championship in the last three years. Martins presented the team with copies of a legislative resolution he sponsored, which was passed by the Senate, honoring their accomplishment. With passage of the resolution, the team’s achievement will forever be part of the New York State Senate’s official record. Martins (right) is pictured with Head Coach Bob Paul, Assistant Coach Dan Feeney and members of the team.

Cosmo lock up spring season crown with draw The New York Cosmos were crowned NASL Spring Season champions after a 3-3 draw with the Jacksonville Armada Saturday night cemented the team’s undefeated league record so far in 2015. The Cosmos got on the board early when forward Raúl caught Jacksonville goalkeeper Miguel Gallardo off of his line with a 40-yard lob. Raúl controlled with his chest and hit a left-footed shot on net off the bounce. As Gallardo scrambled back to his goal, the shot rang the crossbar and deflected off the Jacksonville keeper into his own net, giving the Cosmos a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute. New York continued to press and nearly added another minutes later, but Adam Moffat’s cross off the counter-attack slid just past an outstretched Sebastian Guenzatti at the back post. Controlling much of the run of play, the Cosmos were rewarded with a second goal in the 26th minute. Midfielder Danny Szetela played a great ball over the Armada defense that found forward Hagop Chirishian breaking through. Chirishian used his first touch to flick the ball over the keeper and his second to find the back of the net. It was a big moment for Chirishian, who has struggled with injuries this season and spent some time with the B-side. “The month of May, it was just a bad month. I was out with injury the whole month, and then I got a start in Cuba which I got a goal in, so it boosted my confidence,” Chirishian said. “Then getting a start here was amazing, and to get

tian international tallied his second of the a team, and we need to continue doing night 15 minutes later. The Jacksonville that. It’s not just individuals, it comes striker fired home to level the score at down to everybody.” The supporters at Shuart Stadium two. With Jacksonville pressing for a third were on their feet as it looked like the goal, it was Lucky Mkosana who gave Cosmos were nearing a win, but in the the Cosmos a late lead. David Diosa ran 89th minute Jacksonville’s Joseph Toby down the left wing and threw in a cross volleyed home a corner. More than 7,300 supporters celebratto a streaking Mkosana, who poked it past ed with the players as they received the Gallardo in the 86th minute. After netting two goals in Cuba and championship trophy. “To win it in front of the fans was tallying another crucial goal tonight, Mkosana had quite the week for the Cos- special,” Mendes said. “I think we have some of the best fans in the league, the mos. “It’s been one of the best weeks. support matters and obviously we do well Coming from Cuba, the emotions there, at home. For us to win the championship and then bringing that to- 06-12-15_Layout this weekend,” 1here, it’s special, we want to thank the CHERRY - 1/8 Page-H 6/8/15 4:25 PMsoPage 1 Mkosana said. “I feel like we did well as fans of course.” New York Cosmos

The New York Cosmos battled on even term with the Jacksonville Armada.

a goal in to win the spring championship, it was the thing we all dream of.” Needing just a draw to clinch the NASL spring title, New York was in the driver’s seat heading into the locker room with a two-goal lead. But Jacksonville came out of the break much more aggressive than in the first half, and cut the deficit to one in the 59th minute. Pascal Millien played a quick give-and-go with Jemal Johnson at the top of the box, splitting the Cosmos defense. Millien moved in on goal and beat Jimmy Maurer low to score the Armada’s first goal in four matches. Millien wasn’t done there, as the Hai-

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