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W.P. pushing E.W. to own well: Tanner

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Sez W.P. system a fiscal disaster; Ehrbar blames deficit on E.W. suits By c h r i st i a n araos Village of East Williston Mayor David Tanner said Tuesday that the Village of Williston Park’s repeated price increases and unwillingness to negotiate a reduction in rates is making the idea of East Williston installing its own well more sensible. “[Building] a well would cost less for us in the long run,” Tanner said. “The next water increase we receive will make the well more cost beneficial.”

Tanner also criticized Williston Park’s handling of its water system, which he said faces a $150,000 deficit.

“Their current water budget is a fiscal disaster,” Tanner said. “They have no capital plan.”

In a letter posted on the village website on July 1, Tanner and the East Williston trustees announced that they will be holding a public meeting in September to “review our water options with residents.”

The announcement coincided with a decision by the Village of Williston Park to file suit in Nassau County Supreme Court against East Williston over unpaid penalties stemming from an ongoing dispute over the price Williston Park is charging East Williston for water.

Village of Williston Park Mayor Paul Ehrbar on Wednesday confirmed that the village is facing a $150,000 deficit, saying that the amount is “equal to the cost needed to defend ourselves” in litigation with East Williston.

Ehrbar added that Tanner is mistaken in thinking that building a well would be a less expensive means of providing water for residents.

“If they decide to move forward with building their own well, so be it,” Ehrbar said. “I think that their costs will be greater than what they are anticipating.”

In an column published in the Williston Times on July 2, Ehrbar said negotiations between the villages “appear to have come to a standstill as Continued on Page 51

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Feinstein eyes priorities as new Herricks board prez

By J ust i n e schoenBart Newly elected Herricks School Board President Nancy Feinstein said the 2015-2016 board is in the process of developing goals for the upcom-

ing academic year.

Feinstein, who previously served as vice president of the board, plans to monitor and maintain reduced class sizes in the school district for the upcoming academic year.

She said that after the dis-

trict cut teachers three years ago for financial reasons, the board and the district worked to reduce costs to restore class sizes. “[Reducing class sizes] was Continued on Page 51

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Herricks eyes increase Fit to be tied in in security at fields Old Westbury Resident access, wear and tear cited by trustees No winner after court hearing

By J ust i n e Schoenbart The Herricks Public Schools Board of Education last Thursday discussed implementing increased security at its athletic fields, a move that both would allow residents more opportunities to utilize the facilities as well as reduce wreckage of district property.

Newly installed Herricks Superintendent Fino Celano, who previously served as assistant superintendent for schools in Garden City, said the school district received $16,000 in revenue for field usage during the 2014-2015 school year.

Trustee James Gounaris noted that the figure represented a 50 percent reduction in revenue from what the district received for field usage four years back.

Gounaris said the board originally decided to employ a fieldpermit system to raise funds that would help preserve the schools’ teams and coaches.

“As we’ve gotten past the financial hurdles and now restored our teams, I think that this money is a good source to make sure that outside groups don’t come onto our fields,” he said. “I think we can calibrate this money to work in conjunction with security on Saturdays and Sundays to make sure people who are on the fields are residents, and people who are not supposed to be using the fields are politely asked to find another place to play.”

Celano suggested looking into the cost of using the school district’s security company to patrol the fields to ensure that fields are not being used by groups without permits.

“We have to protect our school district property,” Celano said. “It’s doing two things –– it’s taking away the opportunity from residents to use our fields, and

BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO and justine schoenbart Village of Old Westbury write-in trustee candidate Leslie Fastenberg and incumbent Andrew Weinberg are tied with 178 votes apiece following a hearing Wednesday in state Supreme Court.

Attorneys for both parties reviewed the ballots for the writein candidates with Judge Arthur Diamond, agreeing upon the 178-178 tie.

Steve Martir, who represented Fastenberg, said Diamond will provide an official ruling on Friday on whether he has jurisdiction in the case.

If Diamond rules that he has jurisdiction, Martir said, he will then ask the Nassau County Board of Elections to determine the final tally.

The race has been disputed by residents who testified they had trouble using a voting machine during election in casting write-in ballots, while another witness said an Old Westbury election official did not assist a voter who appeared to struggle

Herricks Superintendent Fino Celano also putting a lot of wear on our fields.”

At the board meeting, Celano also alerted members of the board and public of changes to standardized testing for the upcoming school year.

He said the state Education Department has decided to award the contract for the English Language Arts, or ELA, assessments for grades three through eight to Questar Assessments, a Minneapolis-based testing company.

The contract was previously held by Pearson, a company that Celano said has been “highly criticized” for the quality of their assessments.

“There were inconsistencies in how the test were constructed –– the questions were poorly worded and the readings were

to use a machine.

Trustee candidates Marina Chimerine and Cory Baker defeated incumbents Harvey Simpson and Christopher Sauvigne on June 16, while Fastenberg initially trailed Weinberg by four votes following a Board of Elections recount that was later sent to state court.

Weinberg attorney Steve Schlesinger has argued the court has no jurisdiction because his client filed an oath of office on July 7 and has begun serving as trustee, as has Simpson and Sauvigne.

During a board of trustees meeting Monday, Old Westbury residents questioned the validity of the village’s annual reorganization hearing and mayoral appointments, in which Simpson, Sauvigne and Weinberg participated.

“My simple question is, why wouldn’t you wait a week to see who’s on the board to determine who has the authority to make these decisions?” resident Al Berg asked during a public comment.

Old Westbury resident Barry Manson, who testified Wednesday, said in a public comment Continued on Page 46

not appropriate in terms of grade level,” he said.

Celano said that the new commissioner of education, MaryEllen Elia, wrote in a press release that teachers will now be involved in every step of the test development process.

“When Pearson was doing assessments, teachers were very far removed, and I think that was one of the reasons why the assessments were maybe not aligned with what they should have been,” he said. “So the fact that now, teachers who are in the field, who know the kids and are working with the kids, are now involved, according to the new commissioner, in the creation of the assessments, I think is very positive.”

Continued on Page 50 Trustee Andrew Weinberg’s seat remains in dispute

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Legislation eyed for wireless routers Delia DeRiggi-Whitton cites safety, calls for signs at county buildings and facilities

By J ust i n e Schoenbart Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton announced last Tuesday that she is proposing a bill that would place visible warning signs in all county buildings and facilities where a wireless router is located.

“It’s about keeping our employees and the pubic safe, protected and informed to make choices about exposure to radiation which may negatively affect their health and the health of their child..” DeRiggiWhitton said.

In addition to protecting safety, DeRiggi-Whitton said she is concerned about the potentially harmful radioactive waves that are transmitted from these routers.

She said she has worked with a Port Washington-based environmental group, known as Grassroots Environmental Education, regarding the dangerous risk.

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Additionally, it calls for immediate signage with every new wireless router installation.

This new signage would allow those in county buildings to make their own determination as to whether they want to risk exposure, DeRiggi-Whitton said. ”While Wi-Fi routers are fitted in most home and offices these days, more and more they are being placed behind walls and out of sight making it difficult for someone such as a pregnant woman who might want to limit her exposure to these rays to be able to,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “This bill would at least offer those women the peace of mind that when they enter a county facility here in Nassau that they will be warned so they Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove) can take the steps they feel are data out there that should give Education, I decided to join to over exposure to such po- appropriate to keep themselves people a pause about the radia- their campaign and suggest that tentially technological toxins,” and their baby safe.”

Deriggi-Whitton’s 11th Legtion that is produced by wire- Nassau County begin bringing DeRiggi-Whitton said. less routers. While working real attention to the possible The proposed legislation islative District includes East with Grassroots Enviormental health issues that can occur due calls for the installation of Hills, Flower Hill and Roslyn.

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Ehrbar pays tribute SUNY Old Westbury to soldiers in Tenn. students honored awareness to the village’s email notification service.

By emailing notifications@villageofwilVillage of Williston Park Mayor Paul Ehrbar opened the Board of Trustees meeting on listonpark.org, people will automatically be Monday by addressing the recent tragedy at enrolled and will be receive news and infora military base in Chattanooga, Tenn., where mation through email regarding community four Marines were killed and fifth fatally events.

“I would strongly wounded by a 24-yearsuggest to find out old gunman with an asabout future concerts or sault rifle. about family fun day or “I feel like I do this our night against crime, too often,” said Ehrbar. for all that we send an “It’s just a terrible thing.” email out,” said Rynne.

The mayor then “It’s something you realasked for a moment of ly should find out about silence before moving to and get involved with.” other business.

During the public Last week, Ehrbar comments portion of the ordered that the flags at meeting, Williston Park the Village Hall be flown resident Janine Klein at half-mast in honor of Williston Park Mayor Paul Ehrbar raised concerns over the the servicemen. road conditions on HillOn July 16, the vilside Avenue. lage hosted a free concert at Kelleher Field.

“It’s in terrible shape,” she said.

According to Ehrbar more than 600 peoAccording to Mayor Ehrbar, New York ple came to see tribute band Jimmy Kenny State has not repaved Hillside Avenue since and the Pirate Beach Band.

“I think everybody had a great time,” 2004.

“It’s 10 years-old and it’s horrendous,” said Deputy Mayor Kevin Rynne. “Everything was paid for by our recreation committee Ehrbar said. “But I don’t know but I’ll be checking on that to see what [the state’s] through fundraising.”

Rynne used the event as a way to bring plans are.”

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B Y B I L L SAN ANTONIO Manhasset native Melody Tomlinson was one of two SUNY College at Old Westbury students to receive the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the state school system’s highest community service honor.

Both perennial Dean’s List students and recent Old Westbury graduates, Tom-

linson and Valley Stream native Yuvraj Singh were among the 256 students selected to receive the honor from schools throughout the SUNY system.

“Students receiving this award are to be commended for their excellence as role models, artists, scholar athletes and civic volunteers,” SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher said in a statement. “Their leadContinued on Page 50

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Cop shot in NHP Town seeks to protect animals in cars honored for valor

By B i LL san antonio Nassau County Police Officer Mohit Arora, who was shot in the abdomen in 2013 while responding to a home invasion in New Hyde Park, was honored with the Theodore Roosevelt Association Police Valor Award Thursday in Oyster Bay. Arora, who had previously been injured after his car flipped during a highspeed chase on the Cross Island Parkway, was recognized for “overcom[ing] disability, physical challenge or serious illness,” as well as his “outstanding record of police work,” according to a Nassau County Police media advisory about the award.

The Third Precinct officer was not made available for comment. He was presented the award during a ceremony at the former president’s Sagamore Hill estate, which reopened in mid July following renovation.

“He has persevered when faced with a lengthy recuperation and painful physical therapy. He has not given in to his injury and thus been steadfast in his refusal to accept a less fulfilling role in his professional and personal life,” said Nassau County Police spokesman Kenneth Lack.

“He is an example to all who face adversity through injury or illness by overcoming his wound and returning to full and unrestricted duty as a police officer in order to serve his community.”

Then a six-year member of the police department, Arora and another officer initially thought Xu and Qui were surrendering as they exited the front door of 41 Campbell St., but they took off on foot and fired multiple shots as the officers pursued.

Arora was hospitalized following the 2013 incident, for which Cong Xu and Renahng Qui were recently sentenced, and treated for a fractured hip bone and back injuries.

His recovery included 10 days in the hospital, four months of sick leave, three months of desk duty and five months of strength and mobility training, Lack said.

He later underwent a lower back fusion surgery that required five months of strength and mobility therapy, then returned to desk duty.

Seven months later, Lack said Arora returned to full duty.

Xu will serve 30 years after pleading guilty in February to felony charges of assault and burglary. Qui, Xu’s getaway driver, will spend seven years in prison and five years of post-release supervision.

By B i LL san antonio Town of North Hempstead council members are proposing an amendment to town code that would make it illegal to leave an animal unattended in a heated vehicle without water or ventilation.

The law, for which a public hearing was set last Tuesday for Aug. 11, would set a $250 fine and/or imprisonment for up to 15 days for violators.

“Your vehicle can quickly reach a temperature that puts your pet at risk of serious illness or death, even on a day that doesn’t seem hot to you and cracking the windows makes no difference,” North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said in a statement.

“If you see an animal in a car exhibiting signs of heat stress, I urge you to call your local police precinct’s non-emergency number and the town’s 311 call center for animal control immediately, so that they make the necessary steps to remove the animal from a vehicle,” she added.

Officials said the legislation is part of a town-wide educational initiative to increase awareness over so-called “hot cars,” in which pets and small children face heat stroke and even death if left unattended

for too long.

The campaign will include public service announcements on North Hempstead TV, the distribution of flyers and various social media postings detailing the risks of leaving pets in hot cars.

In a news release Monday, town officials listed signs of heat stress as set by the Humane Society of the United States, including heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid pulse, unsteadiness, a staggering gait, vomiting or a deep red or purple tongue.

Among the cooling strategies outlined in the campaign are to apply cool water to an animal’s body, placing wet towels over the back of its neck, armpits and groin area and offering it fresh, cool drinking water.

“Before you put your pet in the vehicle, ask yourself if you really need to take your pet with you — and if the answer is no, leave your pet at home,” said Jenna Givargidze, Town Animal Shelter director.

“They’ll be safe and happily waiting for you when you return.”

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Town gets arts grant for town dock National Endowment of the Arts provides $75K rehabilitate and revitalize the area

By J ust i n e Schoenbart

Congressman Steve Israel joined Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth on Tuesday to announce a National Endowment for the Arts federal grant that will help repair the North Hempstead Town Dock in Port Washington.

“Superstorm Sandy ravaged this site, destroyed the dock, and put the parking lot into complete disrepair,” Israel said. “Some people would see that as a derelict facility.

Judi Bosworth saw it as opportunity.”

Israel said the town received a $75,000 grant that will help to “rehabilitate, restore, revitalize, and replenish the area.”

Bosworth, who went to Israel’s office in Washington in April, said she was looking to create a federal partnership that would help not only repair the damage to the dock, but also transform it into a location that would preserve and celebrate the history and culture of the community.

After speaking to a National Endowment for the Arts coordina-

Supervisor Bosworth addresses the crowd. From left, Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, Councilwoman Lee Seeman, Councilman Peter Zuckerman, Congressman Israel, Executive Director of the Landmark on Main Street Laura Mogul, Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio, Executive Director of Long Island Traditions Nancy Solomon, and Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman. tor, Israel suggested the town apply for an Our Town grant, which he said requires community partnerships that “will take something that is derelict and in disrepair and turn into something that celebrates culture, art, and history.”

“It’s going to transform this area into an attractive, interactive park, No. 1; No. 2 it’s going to provide for some green planning, design and infrastructure; and, No. 3, this will become a space for arts and culture programming, so we’ll be

able to display and exhibit the art of this community and educate people about the culture of this community,” Israel said.

Bosworth said the town is one of 69 towns across the nation to have been awarded the Our Town

grant.

“It’s so exciting to think that we’re talking about a marine dock and art in the same breath — that’s not something you usually put together,” Bosworth said. “But why not? When we think of rebuilding our town dock, we’re not only going to make it more resilient, but now we have the funding to make it more beautiful and inspirational, as well.”

Nancy Solomon, who serves as the executive director for Long Island Traditions, a local folk arts organization, said her organization will be conducting a cultural survey to determine the role of cultural traditions in the lives of Long Island families and community members.

“From this cultural survey, we look forward to working with the Town of North Hempstead in creating a dynamic installation that will examine and reflect the many ethnic, occupational and recreational traditions of Port Washington,” Solomon said.

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Driving drunk with child in car: Cops over Chukwu in a 2009 Honda at Exit 32 of the LIE after observing him fail to mainA Middletown man was arrested early tain his lane and swerve into the right Sunday on drunk driving charges after he shoulder.

Upon conducting was stopped along the a traffic stop, police Long Island Expressway found three male chilnear North Hills and podren, four-year-old lice found three children twins and a six-yearin the back seat. old, seated in the back Kingsley C. Chukwu, seat and not wearing 45, faces three counts of seat belts. violating Leandra’s Law, A police investigaof driving while intoxition revealed Chukwu cated with children in had been under the inthe car; three counts of fluence of alcohol, auendangering the welfare thorities said. of a child; two other The children were driving while intoxireleased to their mothcated charges and other, er, a 38-year-old who undisclosed vehicle and was sitting in the front traffic violations, police Kingsley C. Chukwu passenger seat. said.

Chukwu was arHe was arraigned Sunday in First District Court in Hemp- rested without incident, police said. His vehicle was impounded. stead.

No injuries were reported.

Police said highway patrolmen pulled

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By J ust i n e Schoenbart

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The North Hills Board of Trustees last Wednesday agreed to send out a request for proposal for shuttle vendors for the commuter shuttle service that travels between Village Hall and the Long Island Railroad Station in Manhasset.

Village of North Hills Mayor Marvin Natiss said the current vendor, Long Island Limousine, has served the village since the program’s inception, but the village would now like to receive competitive bids from other vendors.

The service, which began in 2012, provides transportation for village residents between morning rush hours of 6:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. and evening hours of 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays, running every half hour. Residents must present an ID card that proves their residency before riding one of the shuttles.

Natiss said Long Island has experienced an expansion of limousine services and equipment for these services since the original request for proposals were sent out in 2012. The board has now sent out RFPs to seven vendors that it hopes to hear back from.

The request requires the vendor to provide two shuttles to ensure that there is one shuttle providing service to the railroad station while the other one is returning from it, Natiss said.

Natiss said the service, which is free to North Hills residents, costs the village about $12,000 each month, but the cost is dependent on the number of working days in the

month, as the shuttle does not run on holidays or weekends.

The shuttle, he said, has seen increased usage by village residents.

In comparing June 2014 to June 2015, Natiss said morning usage increased from 669 residents to 804 residents and evening usage has increased from 629 residents to 739 residents.

He said the board is looking to make a decision regarding the shuttle at its next board meeting.

“We’re anxious to finalize this,” Natiss said.

At the meeting, the board also chose not to approve a request for a bike rack to be installed in the shuttle parking lot.

“We felt it was not necessary,” Natiss said.

“We didn’t want people traversing on Shelter Rock Road on a bicycle.

Even though the village has no risk because you ride at your own peril, it’s a commuter shuttle service and we felt it wasn’t needed.”

In 2014, the village added more than 10 parking spaces to the shuttle parking lot for cars as the usage expanded.

Natiss, who goes to the lot almost every other day to evaluate the usage, said there are “plenty of spaces.”

The mayor also re-appointed Deputy Mayor Dennis Sgambati, Village Administrator, Clerk/Treasurer Marianne C. Lobaccaro, and Deputy Clerk Treasurer Suzanne M. Daly to their positions at the meeting.

The board will hold its next meeting on Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall.

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Creating art with photos, Photoshop Roslyn Heights resident creates online following, seeks exhibits at local libraries

By J ust i n e Schoenbart

In 1972, 15-year-old Abner Zarabi fled Iran for the United States with two things — his brother and his love for photography.

It would take Zarabi more than 20 years to pursue his passion for photography and another 20 to find his ultimate source of expression — Photoshop.

Now, Zarabi said, he hopes to focus his career around his Photoshop creations, where he combines images of anywhere between two and 10 photos to create his own, unique piece.

“I think it’s God’s gift to me,” he said.

Zarabi, who lives in Roslyn Heights, said after creating a Photoshop piece he develops video showcases of his work on YouTube.

His channel, he said, now has over 2,300 subscribers and 2 million views.

He said he mainly promotes his work through the videos and his Facebook page, Abner Zarabi Photography, which also has received more than 2,300 likes.

He said he gained such a large following through sharing the page on his personal Facebook and asking friends and family to do the same.

“Sometimes [the] perfect photograph

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One of Abner Zarabi’s Photoshop creations. is captured, sometimes [it] is created,” he He is currently working on setting up said. an exhibit at the Bryant Library in Roslyn, Zarabi’s next step in transitioning into and hopes to also display his Photoshop a Photoshop career, he said, is moving work in the Port Washington Library. onto promoting his art in galleries.

Zarabi said his interest in photogra-

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phy began at age 10, when he created his very own “paper camera” as a toy.

He said he soon upgraded to his father’s box camera, taking portraits of family members and other members of his community.

At age 12, he received his first project when his family selected him to do the photographs and video recording of his brother’s wedding.

But even though the family enjoyed the photos, Zarabi said, his brothers were not supportive of him pursuing his enjoyable hobby as a career.

“My brothers were against me,” Zarabi said. “It was jealousy of talent. They also wanted me to work for somebody, and I hated that.”

Even with his brothers’ disapproval, Zarabi went on to pursue photography as he entered high school in the United States, where he said he came to gain freedom that was not available to him in Iran.

He enrolled at Kearney High School in New Jersey, where he was honored with a first-place award for portrait photos he took of his aunt and uncle.

“It was the first time I realized that I could make something out of it,” he said.

“It gave me confidence.”

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Tuesday August 4, 2015 Come Join us for the Third Annual “Children’s Parade for a “Safer Williston Park” 7:00 pm

Ride your Bicycle, Tricycle. Scooter, Wagon or be pushed in a stroller.

Start at Broad Street and Amherst Street End at Kelleher Field Neighborhood Watch Block Captains will meet at Kelleher Field at 7:00 pm and greet the children at the Finish Line.

Additonal Block Captains (to be assigned) will assemble at the intersections along Broad Street Ice Cream will be served by Neighborhood Watch Block Captains at the finish of the parade.

Williston Park is a Great Place to Visit a Better Place to Live Let’s Keep it That Way A Police Officer from the 3rd Precinct will be our Guest Speaker

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Ex Fortunoff home goes up for sale Old Westbury property now owned by Cuomo appointee and husband, listed at $3.95M

By J ust i n e Schoenbart An Old Westbury property formerly owned by Helene and Alan Fortunoff, president and chief executive of the family-run Fortunoff Fine Jewelry and Silverware, is currently on the market for $3.95 million.

The 10,000 square foot property is now owned by Jennifer Michaels, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s finance director, and Howard Michaels, the founder, chairman and chief executive of The Carlton Group.

Realtor Janet Berookhim of Laffey Fine Homes said the couple owns multiple homes and are not using the house as their primary residence.

“It’s such a beautiful house,” Berookhim said. “Somebody should be enjoying it.”

The home contains eight bedrooms and seven and a half baths. Each bedroom with its own fireplace.

Although built in 1924, the home was entirely refurbished a few years back, Berookhim said, and also has its own movie theatre.

It has been on the market for a month and a half, and Berookhim said buyers have demonstrated interest so far.

“It has all the charm of an older house, but everything is modern and up to date,” she said. “You cannot duplicate the house on this property right now.”

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Opinion

Confederate flag a symbol Shoddy system for of civil rights opposition OUR VIEWS

awarding contracts

Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas recently released a report detailing deficiencies in the way the county awards contracts and offering a series of reforms.

The report, which is part of an ongoing review Singas began in April after then-state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos was accused of illegally pressuring the awarding of a Nassau County contract to a company that employed his son, presents what Singas called “troubling problems” in the contracting process.

Among the deficiencies uncovered was the absence of vendors to disclose subsidiary companies, criminal convictions, political contributions or whether a vendor is barred from government contracts in other places.

According to Singas, her office’s review has already found an unspecified contractor with ties to organized crime, a contractor barred from doing government business in another jurisdiction and a convicted felon with a bankruptcy.

Singas also said the county has no “credible” way to verify information prospective vendors give and that the Commissioner for Investigations had proved ineffective.

In the report, Singas recommended enhancing vendor screening protocol to mirror that of New York City, which requires vendors disclose criminal convictions, tax warrants and if the vendor is barred from working in other jurisdictions.

She also recommended implementing a technological platform to track contracts and streamline the submission of financial disclosure, and called on the county Legislature to eliminate the position of Commissioner of Investigations, and replace it with an independent county inspector general.

The position would be appointed by the county executive and confirmed by the Legislature with a supermajority vote.

We urge the county Legislature to act immediately to enact the reforms called for by Singas.

How the county awards contracts not only affects the quality of the services provided by vendors and their cost to taxpayers. It also strikes at the heart of the public’s confidence in county government.

The giant holes in the county’s system raises troubling questions.

How has a county whose finances have required state supervision since 2000 — after receiving a state bailout to avoid bankruptcy — failed to review something as basic and important to the quality and cost of services as how it awards contacts.

Where have Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, the county Legislature and Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos been during this time?

Why does it take the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office – responding to a federal investigation into political corruption – to uncover the gross deficiencies in how the county awards contracts?

It’s time the public received some answers. The reforms proposed by Singas offers a good start.

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n last week’s edition of this paper, A. Fried accused Northerners of being “just plain ignorant of American history.”

Fried is delusional.

Fried says the Southerners “lost the war between the states, but we preserved our dignity and honor.”

Sorry Sparky, there is no dignity or honor in treason. Remember, the South started the war by firing on Fort Sumter.

Talk about ignorant.

The confederate flag did not fly in the South after the war until the Civil Rights era.

So, yes, it is a symbol of hatred and white supremacy.

It was also never waived in front of the White House until a black man became President.

Talk about ignorant.

Despite what Fried says, slaves were not the result of southern prosperity. They were the reason for southern prosperity. And, no, the slaves were not treated fairly.

Years ago my husband and I knew a wonderful man who sang in a 1940s gospel group. His grandmother was a slave. She had 28 babies.

Why did she have 28 babies?

Because the “master” used her to breed more slaves.

Sort of a human version of a puppy mill. Just the fact that they were slaves means they were not treated fairly.

They were property, just like a table or a chair. Talk about ignorant.

And I don’t care what the bible says about slavery. I don’t care what the bible says about

anything.

Because we do not run the country according to the bible.

Talk about ignorant.

“Our confederate flag is a reminder of our history, of tranquil and cordial and gracious living.”

Are you kidding me?

The only ones partaking in that cordial, tranquil, gracious living were the white folks sitting on their porches sipping mint juleps.

There was no tranquil, cordial, gracious living for the slaves. Talk about ignorant.

If Southerners want to remember their history (of owning human beings) they should fly the appropriate flag — the white flag of surrender.

Mary Ellen Scherer New Hyde Park

Slavery was no time of gracious living for slaves

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. Fried is absolutely wrong.

While many Southerners enjoyed “tranquil, cordial and gracious living”, slaves did not!

African families were ripped apart, shackled and shipped across an ocean. Those who survived were debased, humiliated and sold at auction whereupon their “masters” were free to abuse, maim and murder them — or just work them to death.

By 1860 there were more than 4 million slaves living in the

South.

While many Southerners did not personally own slaves, slavery was woven into the fabric of their social and economic lives.

Aside from laboring on plantations, slaves worked in the cities cleaning streets, shoeing horses, laying bricks, cleaning rooms.

To say that they were treated “fairly” is not only historically inaccurate, it is offensive to their memory.

And the war that was fought to free them took more than

620,000 lives.

For me, the Confederate flag represents a tragic time in our history.

Just because American presidents had slaves or supported segregation doesn’t make it right.

So, A. Fried, while sipping your mint julep, you might want to kick back, brush up on your American history and at the very least, “get over it”.

Jennifer Rich Great Neck

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Were Jewish slaves in Weekly no place for pro Egypt treated fairly? Confederate flag letter

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he recent letter by A. Fried regarding the Confederate flag, his defense of the Confederacy, and slavery, defies rational description.

Mr. Fried states “slaves were the property of plantation owners. They worked for their masters and most were treated fairly.”

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To me that equates to saying “the have been receiving The Great Neck Jews were the property of the EgypNews since moving to Harbor Hills in tians in biblical times and were treated March. most fairly.”

I have often found some of the letters This of course is an absurd state- to the editor ridiculous and inappropriate for ment as is Mr. Fried’s. a local newspaper but this week one in particular has crossed the line.

John F. Nahas The letter about the Confederate flag by Great Neck A. Fried in the July 17 issue is beyond of-

fensive. It is racist, wrong, despicable and should never have been given a public forum.

I don’t know how you publish a letter like that.

Please cancel my subscription. I don’t want this filth delivered to my home.

Maura Rutkin Great Neck

Hateful, angry letters should not be published

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am writing my final letter to your publication, as I was so disgusted by the opinion section in your July 17, 2015 issue, that I can no longer read the New Hyde Park Herald Courier in good conscience.

In owner Steven Blank’s article published in your print edition on Oct. 17, 2014, titled “An argument for free speech,” Mr. Blank explained that he believed every member of the community should be able to express himself via the “Readers Write” section of his newspapers and that he would only refuse to publish an article if it were as clearly repugnant as a Holocaust denial piece.

I strongly believe Mr. Blank violated his own low editorial bar when he published the letter, “Confederate flag never symbol of hatred,” this past Friday.

In the letter, semi-anonymous writer “A. Fried” claimed not only that the Confederate flag had no connection to racism in America, but also that the South was blameless for slavery, which he considered a byproduct of economic prosperity and a perfectly

ethical institution regulated by the Bible.

The author also implied that since the Confederate secretary of state was Jewish, this was somehow proof of how inclusive the Confederacy was.

I would consider an out-andout endorsement of slavery and a total revision of the history of slavery, racism and discrimination in America on par with a letter denying the Holocaust.

Like such a letter, Fried’s neoConfederate declaration objectively lacked any value.

The fact that Mr. Blank allowed the letter to essentially be published anonymously is even worse.

Did he even call or email the writer to confirm a pseudonym wasn’t being used? Mr. Blank has published my letters a handful of times over the past few years, and I’ve never received a confirmation phone call or e-mail before a letter of mine went to press.

In Mr. Blank’s previous article, he also said, “We do not permit personal attacks….”

What would Mr. Blank call

another semi-anonymous article published on July 17, titled, “Wheatley grad sends the wrong message to women,” by “D. Andretta?”

In that article, Andretta decided to take an unidentified recent Wheatley high school graduate to task for appearing in a previously published photo.

In the photo, the graduate was holding her mortarboard, which read, “Off to Smash the Patriarchy.”

A patriarchy is loosely defined as a society where males enjoy institutional advantages not available to females, so I don’t know why the author believed the graduate’s statement was so radical and deserving of criticism.

Beyond the questionable merits of the author’s argument, this young woman was nice enough to pose for your photographer and appear in your newspaper without compensation in what was simply an unremarkable piece covering Wheatley’s graduation ceremony.

She was not a politician or a

celebrity.

Why Mr. Blank thought it appropriate to post a personal attack against her, particularly when the author wouldn’t even provide his first name and he swore it was beneath him to do so, is beyond me.

These two examples are simply the latest in the declining editorial quality of the New Hyde Park Herald Courier and its sister newspapers.

In an article printed on June 5, 2015, titled, “Prosecution of Hastert is despotic,” the author of that article actually had the gall to compare alleged child molester Dennis Hastert to a Holocaust victim.

Did Mr. Blank believe that article presented a compelling viewpoint that contributed to public discussion?

What about the article published on June 19, 2015, titled, “Saying Caitlyn Jenner is OK is wrong,” where the author lamented how “elected officials,” “mainstream media” and “colleges and universities” were providing supportive environments

for transgender individuals?

Did Mr. Blank think a transphobic screed had a place in his publications?

Combine these abhorrent examples of Mr. Blank’s lack of editorial control with other lapses, such as allowing local politicians and activists to publish reader letters without disclosing their interests in the issues and allowing letter writers to coordinate their efforts with one another, and you can see why I am so disgusted by what is otherwise a good publication.

Indeed, the New Hyde Park Herald Courier and its sister publications provide excellent, generally well researched local coverage.

However, as long as Mr. Blank is complicit in the distribution of these hateful, angry rants on the opinion pages of his newspapers, I’ll stick to other local sources of news coverage.

Matthew Zeidman New Hyde Park

Teachers unions, school boards in cahoots

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ost informed people know that the teachers union, like most unions, promotes ever increasing compensation and ever decreasing accountability for their members.

A litany of the teacher union’s “accomplishments” would include “gummed up” teacher evaluations, meritless salary step increases; protection of lifetime tenure and defense of incompetent teachers.

The union continues to challenge the tax cap and has worked tirelessly to increase school taxes which effectively precludes school choice for many families since they are unable to

afford both burdensome school taxes and tuition. Furthermore the union has adamantly opposed competition which can prove students do better often at a third of the cost of the public school system.

One expects unions to be roadblocks to reform.

One does not expect local school boards to enable unions to be roadblocks to reform.

Therefore, it came as a shock to read the National School Boards Association “Advocacy Alert “, July 10, 2015: “Please take action on this important issue.....the (New York State) Senate will continue consideration of S.1177, the Ev-

ery Child Achieves Act........ One voucher amendment has already been offered (and soundly defeated). As action continues, we need to PREVENT approval of (other) amendments...”.

Shouldn’t school boards act as a bulwark against union excesses?

Shouldn’t school boards support student achievement by en-

couraging school competition?

Shouldn’t school boards support taxpayers whose taxes would decrease over time if a competitive school choice program were instituted?

Shouldn’t school boards support every child’s achievement?

It is now clear that an unholy alliance of teacher unions and boards of education are exerting

coercive power on feckless legislators seeking union campaign funds, to thwart real reform in public schools; an unholy alliance that crucifies families who simply want to send their children to schools that teach their cherished values.

Laurann Pandelakis Manhasset

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Judy versus UPS, round two

I thought I had made my peace with UPS. After that little spot of trouble three years ago, I thought we had both returned to a relatively stable state of affairs — namely, they didn’t deliver me any packages, and I didn’t stay home to receive them. I thought we had an agreement, or at least a truce.

But I thought wrong.

I had reckoned without my other half.

Three years ago, out of the blue, he had announced that I would have to stay in the house all day to receive a package from UPS. He was so sorry, but it was already on the truck; it had to be signed for; and he had to get to work — Love you, Bye! So I cancelled a medical appointment, rearranged a carpool, and put off the week’s grocery shopping to sit in my house and wait. Twelve hours: 8 am to 8 pm.

The only time I even left the living room was to answer a call of nature (the bathroom being in the back of the house).

When I finally opened the front door, at 8:01 p.m., I found the sticky note saying, “While You Were Out: Delivery Attempt Failed.”

“That cannot happen again,” I warned my beloved. “I know that our younger boy needs this com-

puter for college — but do not give them our address.

They can throw it in the bushes at the park, or leave it in the middle of Main Street.

Or hey, what about your address, at work? There’s even a receptionist, so it’s not as if you’ll have to sit all day with your legs crossed. Anything — just don’t put me through that again.”

So of course he did it again.

Because he knew so much better than me what was going to happen.

That’s why the teenager and I returned home from signing tuition loan papers, to find another love-note from UPS on the door.

This time, I hadn’t even known we were under siege!

The teen got immediately on his phone. This did not alarm me because the unusual situation is when a teenager is not looking at his phone.

It was unusual, however, when he lifted his head (and his face fell), to say, “This doesn’t make any sense. The website says they tried to deliver my computer, but…the date isn’t until two months from now!”

Sure enough, glowing on the tiny screen was a chart saying that, on a date yet to come in September, UPS already knew that they would fail to deliver a pack-

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A Look on the Lighter Side age to our address.

“How is that even possible?”

I said. “What, did they come through a worm-hole? Do they have a time machine? One they’re using to terrorize me, already, for something that hasn’t happened yet?”

Then my son found worse news: “They aren’t trying again until October! That means…I won’t have a computer till my second month at college!”

A groom-to-be, jilted at the altar, could not have looked more stricken.

“Well, that’s just unacceptable,” I said. “This is what happens in a world run by computers; there isn’t even someone to talk to

to straighten things out.”

I studied the screen again and realized: these geniuses wrote their dates backwards — first the day, then the month, then the year.

So September 07 was really July 9; which meant they were trying again….tomorrow.

“Oh, no they’re not. I’ve seen this movie. I’ve been this movie.

In the immortal words of George Herbert Walker Bush, this will not stand.”

I seized my car keys and drove off — bound for where, I wasn’t sure, but I could not stay inside the siege perimeter for one moment longer.

Before long, I had reached a moral dilemma. There, facing me across an intersection, was a UPS truck! If he had my package, I would pull up in front of him like the police cars do on TV. But what if he was innocent?

I let him pass.

But what if he wasn’t? I made a delicate, tire-screeching 180-degree turn and followed him. Nothing crazy — I didn’t honk, or flash my lights. Not until later.

Finally, after several more blocks, he stopped. I pulled even with his open door and rolled down my passenger window.

“Do you have my package?” I yelled, giving my address.

“Um, no,” he said. But I knew

the look on his face. It was the same one my kids used to have, when asked if they’d eaten the missing brownies. The look that comes with crumbs at the corner of the mouth.

“Why don’t you check?” I said sweetly.

“Do you have identification?” he retorted. He thought he had me, there.

“Of course,” I said, and handed it over.

The man said nothing. But he went into the back of his truck, and emerged….with our package!

My hand shook as I signed the electronic window. Victory was mine! I had harpooned the white whale! I had tracked the Giant Brown Mastodon to its lair, and emerged with its still-beating heart clutched in my hand!

At any rate, I was able to return home, bearing my son’s package. No time-travel required.

But if my husband ever again wants me to sit home for a package from UPS, he can save himself a lot of trouble. All he needs to do are these three steps: 1. Arrange for delivery at the Sands Point Diamond and Jewelry Shop 2. Meet me there.

3. Forget about the package.

Kremer ’ s cor n er

Health insurers beat up on little guy I have often heard people say “the little guy doesn’t stand a chance.”

That statement generally applies to the justice system where a high priced lawyer has the ability to overwhelm an underfunded plaintiff.

In fairness to the courts, I think the “little guy” is at a much greater disadvantage when dealing with the health-insurance industry.

I am sure that there are a few readers who are happy as can be with the health-insurance company and that they pay their claims in record time.

But the vast majority of the people that I come across have had issue after issue with their health carrier and more often than not they have lost the battle.

Once upon a time, the Arab world had this country by the throat. When the OPEC members would decide to raise the price of

oil, within hours the signs on the gas pumps were changed and the costs had escalated.

It’s no different with the gasoline companies.

Frequently in my lifetime, some distant threat, that may or may not happen, was the excuse to raise the pump prices, generally in the summer when consumption is always high.

But things have changed.

American fuel production is at an all-time high. Oil drilling in places like North Dakota is booming and in fact, there is so much product on the market, that overnight America has become a big exporter of oil.

If you have been to a gas station recently you will notice that the prices have become fairly stable and are nowhere near the levels of previous summers.

So the Arab world and the domestic petroleum industry have lost their choke hold over the consumers, but not the

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health insurance industry.

A few years ago we all got letters from our insurance company telling us to anticipate a major rate increase “due to the impending passage of Obamacare.”

Within months, and before the passage of Obamacare, the rates went up dramatically.

In less than a year after the

passage of Obamacare, the regulators woke up and determined that many of those increases were unjustified, but no one rolled them back.

There is no doubt that now, because of the large number of people who were once uninsured, costs have gone up and the rates have followed.

But increased insurance rates are no excuse for the new growing bureaucracy that denies people’s claims for reasons that no one can understand and turns a deaf ear to any appeals for help.

Employees of many of the big health insurers seem to get some type of perverse satisfaction sending back your claim with little or no explanation.

In general, when a consumer has a legitimate claim they can go to the Attorney General or some consumer affairs bureau.

As an author of the original

automobile Lemon Law, thanks to the Attorney General’s office, I have seen carmakers forced to take back cars that were defective the day they came off the assembly line.

I am sure that some consumer affairs offices entertain insurance headaches, but for the most part the average citizen is helpless in getting a resolution to their coverage dilemma.

Occasionally,you will read a story that a high level elected official has intervened with a health insurance company and some woman who was dying of cancer, finally got some relief.

But elected officials have a lot on their plate and the chances of a victory every time there is an injustice are fairly remote.

There isn’t much that can be done to stop big business from abusing the little guy but at least I have stated their case and that’s a first step towards progress.

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from the d es k of se n ator j ac k marti n s

Use common sense, avert a tragedy These days we hear the word “tragedy” thrown about frequently in the press.

Every natural disaster, calamity or heartbreaking accident gets immediately tagged in headlines as being tragic.

While there’s certainly enough bad news to go around, I can’t help but think back to what I learned in high school literature class: that a “tragedy” in its truest sense was some downfall or ruin caused by the character himself, that the person was somehow responsible for his or her own undoing.

This definition came to mind last week as a New York City police officer friend of mine enlightened me to what might be the single most egregious display of foolishness I’ve seen all year.

People are selling and actually buying “gun-grip” cell phones cases.

They are shaped like pistols and revolvers, complete with triggers, and come in colors including

black or silver making them almost impossible to distinguish from a real gun, which I guess is part of their revolting appeal.

Some of these idiotic devices even come with apps that allow the user to play simulated games of Russian Roulette!

So once again we’re asked to turn a blind eye as violence and death are marketed to our children so that someone can make a quick buck.

In light of all the senseless violence and tension between citizens and law enforcement this past year, this officer wanted to know how anyone could get away with selling these.

More pointedly, he wanted to know what New York’s lawmakers were doing about it.

The fact is that these handgunshaped cell phone cases create a dangerous situation for the public, the police, and most especially the person who is carrying it.

Imagine a crowded subway

jack m. martins State Senator

car when someone pulls this case out. It’s highly conceivable that weary New Yorkers who are on especially high alert could panic and in a worst case scenario, a citizen with a real gun might take it upon themselves to be a hero. And I certainly don’t need to explain how this situation plays out for law enforcement.

Just last November we saw how an officer in Ohio mistakenly shot a child who was brandishing

a toy gun, sending shockwaves through the community.

When our local police see these cases what shall we expect of them?

That they hesitate and risk havoc or that they act and risk senseless tragedy? And why on earth should we force them to make that choice? I don’t know an officer anywhere who wants to turn their weapon on an innocent person. That ruins the lives of everyone involved, including their own.

I did have one constituent who wrote that the issue demanded personal accountability and giving people the freedom to make their own mistakes but I respectfully disagree.

It sounds good on paper but try telling that to a mother burying her innocent child or to the guilt-ridden cop whose career has ended.

I wouldn’t want that task and thankfully, I’m in a position to do

something about it.

Current state law bans toy guns and other types of imitation weapons that substantially duplicate or can reasonably be perceived to be a real firearm.

I recently introduced legislation that would expand the law to specifically include the handgunshaped cell phone cases.

While this seems to be a nobrainer, nothing is ever easy, especially when profit is involved.

That’s why I’m asking you to please visit my official web site at martins.nysenate.gov and sign my petition demanding passage of this law.

I would like to see the full weight of good and sensible people everywhere, from both sides of the aisle, from every background and neighborhood, come together to demand common sense.

And then maybe, just maybe, we will avoid what most certainly will be a true tragedy.

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Obama policy-making ignores dissenting views

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or the past six and a half chief do next?

He gathers “his team of exyears, we have heard President Obama use the same perts,” first making sure that no Rereasoning over and over publican dare sneak into the room, and then, they work day and night, again.

1- Professor Obama “explains” stopping only for a fundraiser or that he alone can bring us to the two, or perhaps a round of golf, until his solution is formulated. promised-land.

This is the same team, first 2 - No evil Republican or Tea Party Conservative will ever stop headed by Hillary Clinton and now

by John Kerry, who would save the him from his anointed goal.

3 - No constitutional separa- world from a nuclear holocaust by tion of powers or restraints would negotiating with Iran and trusting ever prevent him from carrying out the worst terrorist nation on the his plans for us. After all, he knows planet.

Let’s see if we have the same what’s best for me and my family.

4 - He doesn’t need any advise, confidence in his team as he does.

1 - This is the same team who input, or help from me or anyone else. No need to compromise ei- concluded that the assassinations ther. Anyone who doesn’t trust his at Benghazi were a reaction to a judgement or expertise must be a video. Now he wants us to believe that they are smart enough to verilooney, racist, right-wing fanatic. fy Iran’s nuclear capability ? and finally 2 - Remember when his team 5 - it’s up to his administration in Washington, not the states or lo- could not figure out what hapcal municipalities, to provide solu- pened to all those missing emails?

Now we must believe that they will tions to our problems.

His legions of idealistic sup- find every one of Iran’s nuclear reporters coupled with the 51 percent actors ?

3 - His team saw nothing conwho don’t pay taxes, the millions receiving government aid, and stitutionally wrong with the IRS’s those government workers receiv- targeting tea party and conservaing those outlandish pensions and tive groups but now this same team benefits, all nod approvingly, and will insure that Iran follows the gladly accept anything their su- rules of law?

4 - His team calls “Islamic terpreme leader tells them. After all, rorism” just another example of he controls their pay strings, What does our commander-in workplace violence but now, will

they tell us if Iran is responsible for international acts of terrorism.

5 - His team, who refused to reduce our 20 trillion dollar national debt, will now assure us that Iran will not use its new-found financial windfall to spread terrorism around the world.

6 - His advisors, who always insisted that ISIS was a minor league team, would now understand Iran’s role in Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Syria.

7 - His team, who concluded that closing our southern border first, was not a necessary first step in assuring our security, could now stop Iranian terrorists from going across their border into their neighboring countries.

8 - His team who amazingly agreed with Baltimore’s District Attorney that the police should “stand down” and allow the lawless rioters to loot and burn minority-owned buildings after a police incident, would now prevent the Iranian sponsored attacks on Israel?

9 - His team, who still can’t figure out how our top secret federal employee’s personal files were hacked, will now protect all our intelligence secrets?

10 - His team who’s top negotiator falls and fractures his leg in a bike race during the final stages of these deadly serious negotiations, thinks our representatives

can compete with Iran’s top notch negotiators.

11 - His team, who heard the day before the treaty was signed, that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, called for the death of America and Israel, still signed a treaty without demanding that they stop this hate-filled rhetoric.

12 - His team listened to Israeli PM Netenyaho express outrage that Obama’s nuclear treaty would automatically guarantee Iran’s obtaining nuclear warheads but would now expect Jewish voters to still support any Democrat voting for the treaty.

13 - His team, that never insisted that the treaty include the release of the four Americans hostages held illegally in Iran but would now think that Iran will comply with all the other terms of the agreement.

14- This is the same team who

tells us that this treaty will restore peace to the region even though Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, and the Emirates all responded that they will now beef up their military “defenses”.

And worse of all, 15 - His team, who still refuses to use the word “Islamic terrorism”, but who now expects us to trust that they know who the “bad guys” really are!

Did we send a “Neville Chamberlain” to negotiate for us , Is this 1936?

How can anyone, especially any Jewish voter, still vote for any Democrat who supports this treaty?

Is Israel doomed?

Are we ?

No wonder they are celebrating in Tehran.

Dr. Stephen Morris DDS North Hills

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Allah being misused to justify terrorism

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our Marines and one sailor were killed in Chattanooga, Tenn., by an alleged gunman Mohammad Abdulazeez for no reason.

These brave men died for serving our great nation and protecting our ideas and principles

we all hold most dear. These ideas are declared in the Declaration of Independence signed on July 4th, 1776.

They are as follows and states in part: “ We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator

with certain unalienable rights that among them are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

Now these are the rights that terrorist organizations wish to destroy because of their demented beliefs. And I mean not religious beliefs but ideas that is pure evil.

Their propaganda is being spread out near and far and getting their fellow Muslims to believe killing is the answer and that Allah wants all non-believers to die.

Which in my opinion is not true.

For Allah loves all. Finally

my heartfelt prayers go out to the family, friends and fellow military personal who are grieving at this time.

Frederick R. Bedell, Jr. Glen Oaks Village

Capitalists corrupting government, pols

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recently read that Isaac Newton who was intrigued by gravity such as an apple falling to Earth from a tree once said to a colleague that he believed that satellites orbiting a satellite don’t do so in a perfect circle. His colleague said “prove it.”

It went on to say that Mr. Newton locked himself in his room for three days and invented calculus.

This aspect of mathematics is essential among other things for putting satellites into orbit such as the Hubble Telescope.

As far as I know, it stays as it was put.

Speaking of the Hubble Telescope, those who have the privilege of peering through it say that there are billions of galaxies in the Universe. As the Universe is said to have no beginning or ‘end’, who knows

how many.

If it does have an outer boundary, I wonder what is on the other side of that. At our stage, it is still a great mystery.

An educated and able source says that there are millions of solar systems in a galaxy.

Each the field of activity of a Creator such as ours. Once its purpose is complete it goes into a state of dissolution and disappears into ‘thin’ space.

It still exists but is undetectable by physical means.

Whatever is seen within the solar system to which we belong has served, is serving or will serve a purpose.

More about this at another time.

The politicians of today are bent on turning libertarian into a dirty word.

Two good dictionaries

I have provide virtually the same definition: 1. A person who believes in the doctrine of the free will.

2. A person who advocates full civil liberties.

There is no doubt that we have free will. It does come with responsibility just as does freedom of speech and action.

These may not impinge on the rights of others.

Four words with the ist-ism endings are capitalist-ism, socialist-ism, communist-ism and racist-ism.

Of the first three, socialism is considered middle ground.

Words with these four roots take up quite a lot of space in a dictionary.

The capitalists of today are bent on turning the halls of our government institutions into whorehouses: Get elected, get rich: The mode of today: Eat

drink and be merry.

What? They think they’ll be saved by a fairy?

Interestingly, antisocial is considered to be a bad quality.

Many words escape the ist-ism label such as freedom, liberty, justice and community.

There was a comment I recently read saying that our postal service is socialism.

That is not so! It is an agency of our government designed to provide equal service to all of the people.

We each pay equal fees for what we use. It may not be used to discriminate.

Last but certainly not less is that it was hardly more than ‘five minutes’ after Nancy Pelosi delivered the news to President Obama that the trade agreement was voted down that John Boehner spoke ‘vowing’ to crush the will of those

who voted against it.

The next day or so was some noise that there were enough votes to pass it. It has been some time now and I have not heard another word about it. It seems they are now self-sullied into silence.

There were many very scary aspects about this trade agreement.

Corporations could change our laws to suit their interests.

The secrecy aspect was something we never thought could happen here.

It would have overthrown our Government By The People.

We don’t need another revolution but if they spawn it, they will get it.

Charles Samek Mineola

Nuclear deal with Iran will hurt Israel

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he nuclear deal between Iran and the United States in the long run will be detrimental to the survival of Israel. It is still not a done deal. Providing Iran with 24 day advance notification for inspection of potential violations is ludicrous.

Congress has 60 days to review and concur.

President Obama in his usual arrogant way has already said he will veto any votes by Congress to cancel the deal. It will require the votes of 67 Senators out of 100 to overturn any Presidential veto.

Likewise in the House, it would require 290 Congress members out of 435 to do the same.

Assuming all 54 Republican Senators object to the deal, Diogenes will be searching for 13 Democratic senators to come up with the magic number of 67.

Democratic Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid from Nevada wants to make his self appointed heir New York’s Sen. Charles Schumer Majority Leader when the 2017 session convenes.

This means that he can protect up to 12 Senators who are concerned about being re-elected in 2016 or 2018 with a wink and a nod to stand with Israel and vote against fellow Democrat President Obama.

Will senators Schumer and Gillibrand be profiles in courage and vote against this disastrous deal?

Neither has ever been bashful about speaking their mind in front of a camera or microphone.

Will Sen. Schumer stand up and fight for Israel by seriously lobbying his fellow Democrats to insure 13 or more defect from the President and vote against the deal

and kill it?

It may mean Schumer choosing between becoming Senate Majority leader (by incurring the vengeful wrath of President Obama) and standing with friends of Israel.

Reid wants to protect members in potentially competitive districts in 2016 from a pro-Israel Democratic Primary or Republican General Election challenger.

Assuming all 246 GOP Congressmembers vote against the deal, Diogenes will be searching for 44 Democratic Congress members to come up with the magic number of 290.

Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi will pull the same parlor trick as her Democratic Senate counterpart Harry Reid.

With her own wink and a nod, she will allow up to 43 Democratic

Congress members to vote against the President.

Pelosi also wants to protect members in potentially competitive districts from a pro-Israel Democratic Primary or Republican General Election challenger.

Friends of Israel who are Democrats should withhold campaign donations to any Democratic Presidential candidate such as former Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton who support this deal.

Do the same with your local Democratic Congress member along with any fund raising letters from the Democratic Party National Committee, Senate or Congressional Committees as well.

President wannabe Hillary Clinton has endorsed this deal.

She no longer deserves your support.

The same should be true with senators Schumer and Gillibrand along with our own Congressmember Steve Israel and all other members of the New York State Democratic Party Congressional delegation if they lack the moral courage to stand with Israel in this defining moment in history.

Punish any potential Presidential, Senate or House of Representative candidate between now and 2016 with your check book and ballot who don’t support Israel.

Future generations may speak of former President Obama, as our ancestors did of Neville Chamberlain.

President Obama is kicking the can down the road for a future administration to deal with.

Larry Penner Great Neck

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Apple, Google changes hurt law enforcement

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nited States Senate Committee on the Judiciary 224 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510-6050 July 15, 2015 Dear Senators: RE: Going Dark: Encryption, Technology, and the Balance between Public Safety and Privacy I am writing to express my concern about the efforts that Apple and Google have made to make their smartphones impervious to search warrants and similar judicial orders.

I currently serve as the acting District Attorney in Nassau County, New York.

Nassau County is a large suburban county, immediately adjacent to the five boroughs of New York City, with an estimated resident population of 1.35 million (making it more populous, as a county, than 10 of the 50 states and the District of Columbia).

Furthermore, sitting in the geographic middle of Long Island, Nassau serves as a major conduit between the city, with its 8.5 million residents, and Suffolk County, with its 1.5 million residents. Accordingly, Nassau County has its share of enterprise crime, gang activity, narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, cyber-crime (including child pornography enterprises), and other complex criminal ventures.

Accordingly, I am no stranger to complex investigations and high- tech evidence collection.

The above efforts of Apple and Google will devastate both crime prevention strategy and criminal enforcement strategy in my county and state.

The perpetrators of the categories of crime that I just listed above will attain and hold the upper hand permanently.

This means children exploited for pornography, women exploited in the sex

trade, rampant gang violence, undetectable organized crime, and untraceable drug networks.

Simply put, if criminal wrongdoers can hide the evidence of their crimes on their smartphones, and if that evidence is forever beyond the reach of law enforcement, then crimes will go unsolved, criminals will go unpunished, and the safety of all of our citizens will be diminished.

In the “arms race” between criminals and law enforcement, the criminals will have won.

Over the past century — we have gone from filing cabinets, to desktop computers, to pocket smart-phones. As the manner of data and document storage has evolved, however, the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution has remained constant – and serves and the steadfast protection of a citizen’s privacy.

This amendment, and similar provi-

sions in state constitutions, require probable cause and warrants issued by judges — not prosecutors — before smartphones may be searched.

Those warrants will be a nullity if Apple and Google are permitted to make their smartphones impervious to lawful governmental searches.

This is not a matter of unfettered discretion or power to search and seize intimate details of a person’s private life. This is a matter of public safety.

The technological efforts of Apple and Google to frustrate law enforcement, in a world which is only becoming more smart-phone dependent, will cripple law enforcement in the 21st Century.

Madeline Singas Acting District Attorney Nassau County

GOP candidates’ ideas offer scary prospect

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s Donald Trump makes lots of noise and inexplicably gains a percentage of the popularity in Republican polls, I will not waste time reviewing the daily outrageous and contradictory rants.

Regrettably I am disturbed by the approval and interest this abysmally unsuited egotist has attracted.

How can anyone who stops to think about what characteristics one could possibly expect to find in a president not be dismayed?

Putting him aside, let’s consider some of the stated opinions of the crew who consider themselves good choices.

They are on many issues regrettably unsympathetic and regressive. Some of them have served in important positions in which they have managed to leave destruction in their paths.

Some of them, if elected, promise to ruin our society and/or our economy.

Note that in running, they show a remarkable amount of amnesia about their records. You may not recognize some of them,

but they obviously think they can get your attention and your vote.

These hopefuls have not yet officially declared.

I plan to give you a taste of what you can expect in this, and subsequent, letters.

I apologize in advance for giving you nightmares, but I urge you to do your civic duty and think about what their wrong ideas could do to our beloved country.

Lindsay Graham, U.S. Senator, South Carolina: - Voted against the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and against reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. - Thinks automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. is a mistake.

- Will use “every tool in the toolbox to repeal and replace Obamacare”.

- Does not believe that income inequality is the main issue hurting the middle class.

George Pataki, former Governor of New York State: - Nearly doubled the state’s debt.

- Cut state financing for public universities, leading to a nearly 30 percent rise in

Iran nuclear deal does not offer world safety

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.S. Congress has 60 days to review the Iran Nuke Pact. I hope that they go over the hundred plus pages with a fine tooth comb. They will find a lot of nits in it.

Obama’s statement down playing suspicious sites and that we are going to be keeping our eyes on them is a laugh. We couldn’t keep our eyes on two murderers held in a maximum security prison cell with 24 hour guards, right here in the USA. We can’t stop illegals crossing into our country, across our very farmlands from Mexico to Canada. We need our eyes here protect-

ing our country from terrorist groups.

The American people have a right to be skeptical on the Iran deal, a five to an eightyear delay on arms and missile embargo and only 10 years from producing nuclear material. Iranians are very patient people, it is a blink of an eye for them.

There is no arm twisting with the Iranian government or its people. Twist their arm and they will twist right back only harder.

What then Mr. President?

Jean Pierce Great Neck

tuition costs.

- Vetoed legislation to increase the minimum wage.

Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett Packard, failed candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010: - Cut 30,000 jobs at HP. - Defended the practice of outsourcing jobs overseas.

- Rated one of the worst CEO’s of all time and eventually fired for her mismanagement.

- Opposes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

- Supports overturning Roe v. Wade Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas: - Wants to restrict women’s access to contraceptives.

- Supports a national 23 percent flat tax on almost everything, which would place a larger burden on the middle class and the poor.

- Encourages the states to ignore the Supreme Court decision on marriage equality.

- Refuses to believe that evolution and

climate change are real.

Rick Santorum, former Senator from Pennsylvania: - Declares “Obamacare will do ultimate damage to freedom”.

- Opposes automatic citizenship for children born in U.S. and any pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

- Advocates raising Social Security retirement age.

- Compares homosexuality to bestiality, bigamy, incest, adultery.

- Advocates state control of birth control and overturning Roe v. Wade -Denies science of climate change.

We may not be able to remember these hopefuls, but please note their ideas, bad for hardworking Americans who want a better, kinder, more tolerant country.

More remains to be said about the already declared candidates.

Think hard about the implications of GOP ideas and spread the word about the facts.

Esther Confino New Hyde Park

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filing Chapter 11 is “the best way for A&P to preserve as many jobs as possible and maximize value for all stakeholders.”

“The interest from other strategic operators has been robust during the company’s sales process to date, and we have every expectation that will continue in Chapter 11,” he said. “And while the decision to close some stores is always difficult, these actions will enable the company to refocus its efforts to ensure the vast majority of A&P stores continue operating under new owners as a result of the court-supervised process.”

Stop & Shop operates 395 stores throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts,

about $600 million.

Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea would also be closing 25 stores, though officials said its $100 million debtor-in-possession financing agreement would enable the company to continue operating its remaining stores “in the ordinary course of business.”

The Staten Island-based Key Food Stores Co-operative Inc. will reportedly also purchase 17 Waldbaum’s stores in New York and New Jersey, including locations at 1050 Willis Ave. in Albertson and 1-1 Park Plaza in Glen Head.

Paul Hertz, president and chief executive officer of A&P, said in a statement that

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Detail of A Moment - Triptych by Randy Ilowite Below: Le Charme, mixed media 2015 by Nicole Franz

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Arts council hosting second gallery show

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The Huntington Arts Council’s second Invitational Gallery Show will begin with the Opening Reception on Friday, July 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Main Street Gallery, 213 Main Street, Huntington.

The show, featuring visual artist Barbara V Jones, Francine Perri mixed media artist, Nicole Franz mixed media collage artist and Randy Ilowite, photographer, runs through August 8. All are welcome to attend.

Jones, a graduate of SUNY Stony Brook, is primarily a self-taught visual artist working in several art forms including mosaic, photography, and painting. She participates in workshops and critiques with professional artists and artisans at renowned venues and currently holds memberships in the East End Arts Council, Huntington Arts Council and Northport Coalition.

“I “create from within” to capture moods, feelings, textures, and movements which connect organic forms with pure abstraction,” Jones said. “When I paint I strive to combine the dynamics of the individual colors to create variations in shade, tone and hue. The source of my inspiration comes from all aspects of the natural world.

However, I am strongly attracted to the beauty, energy, and mystery of coastal settings and their surrounding environments: sea grasses, flora, sand, rocks, marshes, bogs, etc.”

Perri, a self-taught mixed media artist making collages and jewelry, has published works in various art magazines such as Altered Arts Magazine and Just Steampunk. She has shown pieces at the Art League of Long Island as well as the Huntington Arts Council.

“I am a self-taught mixed media artist,” Perri said. “I enjoy making collages and jewelry. I have participated in Adelphi’s Cancer Awareness Program for three years. I designed bras front and back for a silent auction that they hold. As a result of this, I have been in three coffee-table books”.

Franz, a mixed-media collage artist whose passion is portraiture, holds a degree in Illustration and Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology and a Master’s Degree in Art Education. She has worked in the fashion industry, hip-hop music industry, and taught various art forms for more than 10 years. Currently, Franzis a full-time artist working out of her Long Island studio and has had her work has been exhibited in galleries from Brooklyn to the Hamptons.

“I create portraits with recycled papers,” Franz said.

“My art is my outlet. I never know what my pieces are going to look like until they are complete. I love that about my work. They are constantly changing, morphing, and taking on a personality of their own. When I am working on them, the world around me shuts down.”

Ilowite, a member of the Long Island Center of Photography, has had a long and successful career in the film

industry as a film editor. Working every day in an environment with film directors, producers, art directors, graphic designers and cinematographers inspired his lifelong passion for still photography. his work has been exhibited in several locations including the African American Museum, NY, Foto-Foto Gallery, Huntington and Barnes Gallery, Garden City. “[My] background [in film] has also encouraged me to incorporate graphic elements and motion picture compositions into my photography,” Ilowite said.

“I seek out scenes that usually go unnoticed in everyday life and try to capture a moment or an event that deserves a closer look and to share that moment with the viewer.”

The Invitational Gallery Shows are a Huntington Arts Council opportunity for small groups of artists to participate in a shared exhibit in our Main Street Gallery. For more information on the Invitational Gallery Shows and the Huntington Arts Council go to www.huntingtonarts. org or call (631) 271-8423.

Main Street Gallery, located at 213 Main S., Huntington, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m.

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The melody Lingers On: The music of irving Berlin Saturday, July 25, 8 p.m. the madison theatre at molloy college 1000 hempstead ave., rockville centre (5176) 323-4444 http://madisontheatreny.org.

Over a period of five decades, Berlin’s outpouring of ballads, dance numbers, novelty tunes and love songs defined American popular music. This revue was developed at the distinguished Trinity School in New York City and introduced hundreds of high school kids to the work of a man whose name was only familiar to some as the composer of ‘God Bless America.’ From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway, from Hollywood to tours of duty throughout Europe and the Pacific, the story of Irving Berlin is the story of the 20th Century.

Jackie ‘The Jokeman” martling Saturday, July 25, 7 p.m.

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Whitesnake Monday, July 27, 8 p.m NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

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Harry Chapin Tribute Monday, July 27, 7 p.m.

The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre Eisenhower Park Stewart and Merrick Avenues, East Meadow (516) 572-0348 http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/ On July 16, 1981, folk rock superstar Harry Chapin died while en route to perform at a scheduled free concert at Eisenhower Park, reportedly suffering a heart attack before a fiery crash on the Long Island Expressway near Exit 40. Now, 34 years later, some 30 friends and admirers of Chapin will perform the singer’s best known works - including the iconic “Cats in the Cradle” - at a free show on Monday.

“Best of Enemies” at Furman Film series Wednesday, July 29, 7:30 p.m.

Gold Coast Arts Center 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 http://goldcoastarts.org In the summer of 1968, two towering public intellectuals - William F. Buckley Jr. and Gore vidal - squared off for a debate during the Democratic and Republican national conventions. Buckley was a leading light of the new conservative movement, while vidal was a leftist novelist and polemicist. Directed by filmmakers Robert Gordon and Morgan Neville, “Best of Enemies” unleashes a highbrow blood sport that marked the dawn of pundit television as we know it today.

Cheap Trick & Peter Frampton Wednesday, July 29, 8 p.m.

The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com Two of the acts behind the power pop sound of the 1970s will play the Paramount this week, when Cheap Trick, led by vocalist Robin Zander and guitarist Rick Nielson, and Peter Frampton take the stage Monday. Cheap Trick rules the charts with hits such as “I Want You To Want Me,” ‘“Dream Police” and “Surrender,” while Frampton’s landmark “Frampton Comes Alive” remains one of the top-selling live albums of all time.

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Dinner that comes out of the ashes I love reading cooking magazines and articles and learning about new ways to cook old favorites.

Recently I read Matt and Ted Lee’s article, “Heeding Your Inner Rambo at The Grill” in the food section of The New York Times.

My interest was peaked.

It turns out that cooking foods directly on the coals of your barbeque dates back to cavemen times. Thus calling meat grilled in the ashes of a barbeque, “Caveman Steak, Dirty Steak, Steak on Coals” or even “Eisenhower Steak” because our 34th President was known to grill four-inch thick steaks directly in the ash of the barbeque.

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How to find more time to travel F ew people would likely say they don’t enjoy traveling. Travel provides an opportunity to experience different cultures, visit idyllic locales and enjoy some rest and relaxation.

But as much as people love to travel, finding more time to do so is not always so easy, even for those people with a sufficient amount of vacation days at their disposal. Oftentimes, finding more time to travel requires some extra and earlier planning.

• Reconsider when you travel.

Building a trip around a long weekend is an easy way to find more time to travel. Consider the holidays that fall on a Monday, such as Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day. Plan a getaway for these long weekends and you won’t even need to use a vacation day. If you have the vacation time to burn, extend the trip one day by leaving on Friday or returning on Tuesday. By the time your trip ends, you will have enjoyed a three-day getaway without using any vacation time or a four-day extended break during which you used just a single day of vacation time.

Planning a week-long trip on a holiday week is another way to save a vacation day for later in the year.

• Extend business trips. Business travelers who typically travel on Mondays and/or return home on Fridays can extend those trips to include the weekend preceding or following the trip. This gives you a better chance to explore the city where conferences or client meetings are being held, as business trips typically leave little time to get to a know a city or see its attractions. Business travelers can plan family trips around their work trips,

giving families a great and often costeffective way to see various locales.

• Use your allotted vacation time.

A 2013 study from Oxford Economics found that American workers took an average of 16 days of vacation in 2013, which represented a roughly 20 percent decline from 2000, when workers took an average of 20.3 vacation days.

The United States Travel Association discovered a similar pattern, finding that in 2013 workers used just 16 of their nearly 21 days of earned time off.

Perhaps the easiest way working men and women can find more time to travel is to make use of all of the vacation days they earn as oppose to letting them fall by the wayside at the end of their companies’ calendar years.

• Negotiate with your employer.

Many employers have grown increasingly flexible as technology has made it easier for employees to work remotely. Men and women who want to find more time to travel should not be afraid to negotiate more travel time with their employers, even offering to work remotely from whichever destination they plan to visit. This can be an especially effective way for parents to extend family vacations in the summertime, as one parent can take the kids in the mornings and afternoons while the other works. Come nighttime, the whole family can still enjoy all the fun of a typical vacation.

Travel is a luxury that even busy men and women can enjoy if they employ certain strategies to create more time to get away.

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can arrange for automatic bill pay so you don’t have to worry about accruing late fees for missed payments. Check with your bank or credit union about these types of services.

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Change might not be popular, but it is money. Having a jar or bucket in a location of the house where you set your wallet or purse may encourage you to save that loose change for something larger. Place loose change in the jar and watch it add up. Some banks have coin-counting machines, which can make it even easier to cash in your change.

• Sign up for shop-and-earn programs. Everyone from credit card companies to major retailers offer incentives to repeat customers. These include cash-back or other perks for a percentage of the money spent on purchases. These programs equate to built-in discounts and can help you squirrel away even more money without making a conscious effort.

• Consider investing. Investing can put your money to work in exchange for a return. There are many different types of investments available. If you are an investing novice, work with a financial planner or broker who can help you find a level of risk you are comfortable with.

• Pay off debt. The earlier you can get rid of outstanding debt, the better.

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he “reduce, reuse and recycle” movement has grown increasingly popular as more men, women and children look to adopt eco-friendly lifestyles. By considerably cutting back on waste, people are doing their part to reduce the size of landfills, safeguard natural habitats and keep neighborhoods and local communities clean.

Municipal public works organizations may have recycling programs in place that make it convenient for residents to recycle items by placing them at the curb for pickup. But prior to putting items out for recycling, people can investigate if it’s possible to reuse an item in a new way. The following are some creative ways to repurpose items around the house.

• Transform shirts into shopping totes. With some modest sewing skills, you can turn an old shirt into a reusable shopping tote. Seal the bottom of the shirt securely. You may want to slip a piece of cardboard in the bottom to make it more durable. Then either sew or tie the sleeves of a shirt to make handles.

• Sew a pocket organizer. Before you discard old jeans that are torn or no longer fit, remove the square of fabric surrounding the back pocket. When you have several denim squares, sew them together to make a hanging pocket organizer to hold everything from small toys to crafting tools. Old jeans also can be turned into knapsacks and doll clothes.

• Turn old books into shelves. Rather than placing books on shelves, make the books the shelves! With a few shelving brackets and some sturdy, hardcover books, you now have interesting shelves to display other items.

Ladders and even old folding chairs also can be repurposed as shelves.

• Turn doors into décor. Old doors can be put to use all over the house.

Attach legs and transform a door into a coffee table. Secure a door to a wall and it instantly becomes a piece of art.

Take out a door frame and use it to hold a mirror. Plus, doors can be used to craft headboards and footboards for beds.

When thinking creatively, you can find many ways to breathe new life into items that may be on their way to the trash or recycling bins.

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How to unplug from your devices T he prevalence of technology is undeniable. According to data from the Pew Research Center, as of October 2014, 64 percent of Americans owned a smartphone. In

January of the same year, 42 percent of Americans owned a tablet computer while 32 percent owned an e-reader.

While technology can be convenient, many people find themselves spending more time on their devices than they might prefer. Overexposure to communications technology can be detrimental to kids and adults, and some parents might be surprised to learn just how much time their youngsters are spending using different forms of media. A 2010 survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that kids spend more than seven hours per day using various forms of media.

That’s especially disconcerting when considering the American Academy of Pediatrics says that overexposure to media can increase kids’ risk of aggressive behavior and interest in alcohol and smoking, and

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lead to poor performance in school.

So how can families who have grown accustomed to using their devices find ways to unplug? The following are a handful of strategies families can employ to reduce the amount of time they’re spending on their smartphones, tablets and laptops.

• Start monitoring usage. Realizing just how much time you spend on your various devices is a great first step toward unplugging. As you go about your day, jot down each and every time you use any of your devices and what you are doing while using them, and ask family members to do the same. Do so for roughly one week, which should be ample time to provide an adequate picture of how much time you’re spending on your devices and what you are using them for. Don’t beat yourself up if the numbers shock you, just resolve to lower those numbers and continue to monitor your device usage as you do so.

• Cut out the media junk food. As you examine your device usage, you may notice you are spending lots of time on fruitless activities, whether it’s catching up on the latest Internet gossip or scanning friends’ social media pages to pass the time. Eliminating these activities from your day is unlikely to have an adverse affect on your life, and you

will find yourself with more time to enjoy more unplugged time with family and friends.

• Schedule your media time. Many of today’s adults grew up in homes where their parents restricted the time they were allowed to spend watching television. Today’s parents can take a similar approach by limiting the amount of time their kids spend on their devices while also placing the same restrictions on themselves. Allow yourself a certain amount of time each day to spend on your devices, even scheduling times each day when you will watch some television or catch up with friends on social media. Stick to this schedule and you will likely see your device usage decrease dramatically.

• Recharge devices outside of your bedroom. Many adults can’t resist the urge to scan work emails or social media right before going to bed, and that can increase device usage and have a negative impact on sleep. When plugging devices in at night, be sure to charge them outside of your bedroom so you aren’t tempted to indulge in some extra and unnecessary usage at the end of the day.

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aintaining a clean and orderly home can sometimes be overwhelming. Homeowners juggling the responsibilities of work and family may find they have little energy for

everyday household chores.

But homeowners can employ some simple strategies to keep their homes clean and orderly without taking up too much of their time.

• Enlist a buddy. Work goes much more quickly if you have someone to help you. Make a list of all the jobs that need to be done and then split them among your cleaning helpers.

Kids can get involved by taking care of the simpler tasks, such as dusting or wiping down counters.

• Clean from top to bottom.

Dust and dirt will settle at the lowest possible points, so

do not create extra work for yourself by cleaning floors and other surfaces and then dusting off shelves or cleaning cobwebs from the ceiling. Always work your way downward when cleaning your home.

• Keep stray item baskets in main rooms. Items from other rooms will inadvertently gravitate to places where your family spends most of its time.

Cleaning takes a lot longer if you’re constantly interrupting your tasks to put things where they belong. Instead, toss them into a catch-all basket and make your rounds to other rooms at the end of the cleaning session.

• Try a chore each day. Some cleaning enthusiasts advocate performing a different chore each day. Breaking cleaning down into more manageable chunks can make the task of cleaning a home a lot less daunting.

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• Keep cleaning items in the bathroom. Bathrooms get daily use, and they need a lot of attention. Store a set of cleaning tools and cleansers in the bathroom so they will always be at the ready. Consider

keeping a spray bottle of a bleach-and-water solution or mildew cleaner near the shower so you can simply spray down the walls right after showering.

• Multitask as much as possible. Multitasking works at the office, and such an approach also can pay dividends when cleaning your home. For example, unload the dishwasher while your lunch is heating up in the microwave. This saves you some time and makes use of the time you would otherwise be standing around.

• Do laundry daily. Laundry can quickly sneak up on you, especially in a busy household. Instead of devoting an entire day to doing laundry, try to do one full load per day.

This will make the pile of dirty clothes much more manageable and ensure that you and your family members always have some clean clothes available.

Find a cleaning schedule that works and then stick with it, and soon you will discover that maintaining a clean and orderly home is not so difficult after all.

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Eileen and Ronnie, the owners of Bobb Howard’s Auto Repair Shop and General Store, are a couple of baby boomers who grew up on Long Island playing hopscotch and hide-and-seek, stickball and stoopball, flipping baseball cards and jacks, and playing hit the penny and spin the bottle...

This family owned and operated auto repair business was opened 69 years ago on Columbus Day, 1946, by Eileen’s parents. Today, as in 1946, old-time values continue to be followed - they perform oil changes to motor changes, and everything in-between, and each automobile gets vacuumed, has its windows washed, and you get a “sweet treat” from their General Store too!

AND, they don’t charge to put air in your tires!!!...

They opened the General Store about 19 years ago, when Eileen, noticing the frenetic pace of today’s computerized world, decided it was time to go back to a simpler time, to have people remember what it felt like to be a “kid in a candy store” again, and go back to a time when games didn’t require batteries - a place where kids of all ages could come and browse and giggle with nostalgic memories. The store now has over 1000 retro candies and toys and ships “packages of memories” all over the world...

People often comment on the combination of the two businesses, but for Eileen and Ronnie it is a natural extension of the things they love. Cleanliness, honesty and integrity are of utmost importance to them, traits that were passed down to them by Eileen’s parents. There is also an awards program set up each year at the New Hyde Park High School in Eileen’s parents‘ memories, not for the smartest kids in the class, but for the kids that “try the hardest” - that’s all her parents ever asked of her....

Both the Auto Repair Shop and the General Store have won numerous awards, including Best Auto Repair Shop, Best Muffler Shop, Best Candy Store, Best Collectible Store, Best Toy Store, “One of the 101 Places to Take Your Family”, and “Family Friendly Favorite”, but the one they are the most proud of is the award they won for BEST MOM and POP BUSINESS on LONG ISLAND!!!

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Arts & Entertainment Arts Guild instructors Calendar get their own show LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet. org Friday July 24, 8 p.m.

Saturday , July 25, 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m.

Port Washington Play Troupe Presents Guys and Dolls Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2 p.m.

AftrerNoon Tea: Some Like it Hot Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2 p.m.

AftrerNoon Tea: Some Like it Hot Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m.

Warren Schein performs The American Songbook Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2 p.m.

The Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • http://www. nassaucoliseum.com 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, July 24, 8 p.m.

Josh Turner Monday, July 27, 8 p.m Whitesnake Saturday, Aug. 1, 8 p.m 1964 – The Tribute 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. GOLD COAST ARTS Love & Special Sauce CENTER Friday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m.

113 Middle Neck Road, Great George Benson Neck Saturday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m.

(516) 829-2570 • http://goldNeil Sedaka coastarts.org Sunday, Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 29, 7:30 p.m.

“Best of Enemies” at Furman The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Film Series Cary Elwes Thursday, Aug. 6, 8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 8, 2 p.m.

Engelbert Humperdink Levels “Next Stage” ProducSunday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m. tion: Jekyll and Hyde Smokey Robinson Wednesday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m.

“Learning to Drive” at Furman Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.

Jackie Mason Film Series Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m.

Paul Anka Hamilton on Broadway Sunday, Nov. 1, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 8 p.m.

Last Comic Standing On Your Feet on Broadway Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m.

The Tenors The Space at Saturday, Dec. 13, 2 & 5 p.m.

Westbury Peppa Pig Live 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 THE HARRY CHAPIN LAKEwww.thespaceatwestbury.

SIDE THEATRE com Eisenhower Park Friday, July 24, 8 p.m.

Stewart Avenue and Merrick Motion City Soundtrack Avenue, East Meadow Saturday, July 25, 8 p.m.

Dr. John & The Nite Trippers (516) 572-0348 • http://www. nassaucountyny.gov/ Friday, Aug. 7, 8 p.m.

Friday, July 24, 7 p.m.

Miguel Oldies Night – The EncounFriday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m. ters & Stan Zizka Buddy Guy Saturday, July 25, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 5, 9 p.m.

FRESH 102.7 Presents Fresh Benyamin in the Park Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 p.m.

Monday, July 27, 7 p.m.

Shahkar Harry Chapin Tribute Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 p.m.

Friday, July 31, 7 p.m.

Joan Armatrading featuring West Side Story by Plaza Marti Jones & Don Dixon Productions Wednesday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m.

Warren Haynes & the Ashes Salute to Vets with Tony & Dust Band Orlando and the USO Liberty Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m.

Bells (6:30 p.m.)

Artie Lange Friday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m.

Creole Family Night Garbage Saturday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m.

NASSAU VETERANS Davi Sings Sinatra MEMORIAL COLISEUM Monday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m.

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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 Saturday, Sept. 12, 2 p.m.

Baths of Caracalla The Three Tenors Concert Friday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Ana Gasteyer Sunday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m.

Festspielhaus Baden-Baden’s L’Elisir d’Amore The madison theatre at molloy college 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.

(5176) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny.org.

Saturday, July 25, 8 p.m.

The Melody Lingers On: The music of Irving Berlin Saturday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Inbeon Con Fridays July 10 – August 14 Movies on the Lawn Series July 24 – Space Jam July 31 – Mission Impossible August 7 – Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory August 14 – Frozen The lawn opens at 7:30 p.m. for blankets and picnicking, and the films begin at sunset, typically between 8 and 9 p.m.

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The public is invited to opening of The Art Guild’s pop-up exhibit “An Internal Affair” featuring the work of the Guild’s instructors, studio artists and board members.

“This show is a way for The Art Guild to say “thank you” to all the people behind the scenes, whose hard work and dedication helped us get back on our feet this past year,” said Susan Herbst, associate executive director. “September marks our one year anniversary of being back at Elderfields and running our programs and pursuing our mission of education, encouragement and exhibitions for artists of all ages in our community.”

The range of styles and materials runs the gamut – from very traditional landscapes in oil, to sculpture and printmaking, to modern abstract mixed media.

The show will be on view at The Art Guild’s home, Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, from Wednesday July 22 through Sunday, August 30. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment.

A potluck reception was slated to be held on Wednesday, July 22.

The Guild is also pleased to offer classes for children and adults as well as a workshop, The Art of The Still Life with Gregg Kreutz on September 1920.

A call for artists has gone out for the next gallery exhibit, “Ordinary Made Extraordinary: The Art of Still Life.” Deadline for submissions is August 12 and the show will be

on view from September 4 – 27, with an artist’s reception September 11, 6 to 8 p.m.

The Art Guild is located at Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington Blvd. in Manhasset. For a full schedule of events and more information, please call (516) 304-5797, email info@theartguild.org or visit www.TheArtGuild. org.

Logo for “An Internal Affair” a pop-up exhibition featuring the work of the Guild’s instructors, studio artists and board members.

‘Jekyll and Hyde’ musical at arts center On Thursday, Aug. 6 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m., the musical “Jekyll and Hyde” will be performed at the Gold Coast Art Center at 113 Middle Neck Road.

This free production is directed by Alex Schecter, a graduate of Great Neck South High School and a sophomore at Vanderbilt University studying music.

The cast and crew include high school and col-

lege students, including alumni from high schools across Nassau County.

“Jekyll and Hyde” is a Levels “Next Stage” Production, co-produced by Levels, the Great Neck Library’s teen center, as an opportunity for its advanced students to run a production on their own.

Based on the 19th century novel, “Jekyll and Hyde” tells the story of Dr. Henry Jekyll who, as the

result of a medical experiment, transforms himself into the maniacal Mr. Edward Hyde.

Featuring well known songs such as “This is the Moment” and “Façade,” this musical is full of big ensemble dance numbers, powerful solo pieces, and heart-throbbing ballads.

To reserve tickets, or for more information, call (516) 673-8578.

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League reception for Huntington arts fest artists draws crowd begins week six The Art League of Nassau County held an artist reception at Barnes Gallery on Saturday, July 11 for its Summer Art Show.

Artists, friends and art enthusiasts filled the gallery to capacity to view the 52 paintings that make up the show and are for sale.

Among the group are New Hyde Park artists, Pat Detullio and Gia Schifano.

Gifts of hydrangeas from the ALNC were presented to Greg Schnoor, Barnes Gallery owner, and Suzanne McVetty, Art League president, by

board member Suzie Alvey.

Refreshments were provided by Prime Catering and Acoustic Dave Kotliar provided background music.

The show runs until August 29. Barnes Gallery is located at 2 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City South.

For more information please call the gallery at (516) 538-4503, visit www.BarnesGalleryFraming.com and visit Barnes Gallery on Facebook.

The Art League of Nassau County, a group

of more than 100 painters and sculptors, is celebrating its 90th year.

The Art League welcomes those interested in the arts to join them at the Clinton G. Martin Recreation Center, located at 1601 Marcus Avenue, at the corner of Marcus and New Hyde Park Road near Union Turnpike.

Meetings are generally held the fourth Friday of every month, not including summers. Please visitwww.ArtLeagueOfNC.org or visit Art League of Nassau County on Facebook.

The Annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival week six starts Tuesday, July 28 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 2.

The Tuesday Night Family Series continues on July 28 featuring “Jedi Academy” with David Engel. The Tuesday Night Family Series is sponsored by NEFCU, who will be giving out free Frisbees at their booth.

The Huntington Community Band will perform on Wednesday, July 29 for their fifth and final performance filled with more audience favorites. Pre-concert entertainment begnis at 7:30 p.m.

On Thursday, July 30, Nation Beat Carnaval Cara-

van will link Cha Wa with Nation Beat in a groundbreaking collaboration that presents “funk with feathers,” Indian chants and Maracatu rhythms.

The Northport Community Band also performs on Thursday, July 30 at Northport Harbor. The theme will be “Coda - With Cannons” and will feature guest conductors Izzet Mergen from Northport Schools along with one lucky raffle winner to be featured in the finale.

The Friday, July 31 performance is to be announced. Please check www.huntingtonarts.org for updates.

The Broadhollow Theatre Company stages the

musical comedy “Nunsense A-Men” on Saturday, Aug. 1.

Canta Libre, the experts in classical chamber music, will perform on Sunday, August 2.

All performances during the Summer Arts Festival are free and held at the Chapin Rainbow Stage, Heckscher Park located on Prime Ave & Main Street in Huntington.

All performances begin at 8:30 p.m. every night, except Tuesday Night Family Series that start at 7:30 p.m.

For more information about the entire Huntington Summer Arts Festival visit www.huntingtonarts.org or call (631) 271-8423.

Hippiefest Tour to play Westbury on Aug. 22

photos by Suzie & Rob Alvey

(top photo) The Barnes Gallery reception was enjoyed by many. (middle photo) Herbert Molina, Greg Schnoor (owner) and assistant serve refreshments. (at right) ALNC president, Suzanne McVetty and Greg Schnoor with gifts from the ALNC.

Hippiefest Tour 2015 arrives at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. Dance to the music as the legendary group, The Family Stone, headlines Hippiefest Tour 2015 with Rick Derringer, Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels and Badfinger featuring Joey Molland.

To say that Hippiefest” will be “hot fun in the summer time” and a “family affair” would be an understatement, as the legendary group, The Family Stone, will headline this year’s 10 year anniversary Hippiefest tour that will feature Rick Derringer, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels and Badfinger featuring Joey Molland.

If you’ve attended a Hippiefest show in the past decade, you know what to expect... an incredible evening full of good time, on your feet, rock and roll.

If you haven’t, it’s time to turn on, tune in and see what it’s all about!

The Family Stone -featuring original founding members Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson and Greg Errico -- will be performing the music of Sly & The Family Stone including

such classics as “I Wanna Take You Higher,” “Everyday People,” “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin),” “Family Affair,” “Everybody is a Star,” “Stand!” and “Dance to the Music.”

The group recently welcomed Phunne Stone, daughter of Sly Stone and Cynthia Robinson, as their new female vocalist leading them into their 50th Anniversary in 2016. The band initially hit the scene in 1966 and was the first major American rock band to have an “integrated, multigender” lineup.

In 1993, Sly & The Family Stone were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, who would eventually cite two of their songs, “Dance to the Music” and “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again),” among The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. In 2001, they were awarded the R&B Foundation Pioneer Award and, in 2004, Rolling Stone ranked them 43rd on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All-Time.

In 2006, Sly & The Family Stone would make a memorable appearance at the

Grammy Awards.

Joining Cynthia, Jerry, Greg and Phunne is the powerful lead vocalist, Alex Davis, Musical Director and bassist Blaise Sison and lead guitarist Nate Wingfield.

It’s doubtful that anyone will be sitting down when Rick Derringer breaks into his well-known rock anthem, “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo.” Forty plus years after its release, the song continues to be a staple on classic rock radio and was featured in several movies including The Spirit of ‘76, Rush, Stag, What A Girl Wants and the cult classic, Dazed and Confused.

It’s a little known fact that years before his success as a solo artist, Derringer had a band at the age of 17 called The McCoys that had a No. 1 hit in 1965 called, “Hang on Sloopy.” The song would eventually be knocked out of the top spot by The Beatles’ “Yesterday.” A year after its release, The McCoys would find themselves as the openers for the entire Rolling Stones American tour.

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A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 39 Friday, July 24, 8 p.m.

Festival Chamber Orchestra Concert: Orchestral Music for a Summer Evening Sunday, Aug. 2, 1 p.m.

Wild Kratts – Live!

Monday, Aug. 17, 6:50 p.m.

International Youth Fellowship: Opening Ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 18, 6:50 p.m.

An Evening of IYF Performing Arts Wednesday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m.

International Youth Fellowship: Easter Cantata Thursday, Aug. 20, 3 & 7:30 p.m.

International Youth Fellowship: Christmas Cantata The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com Friday, July 24, 8 p.m.

Zappa Plays Zappa Saturday, July 25, 8 p.m.

Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam Wednesday, July 29, 8 p.m.

Peter Frampton & Cheap Trick Friday, July 31, 8 p.m.

Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl Saturday, Aug. 1, 8 p.m.

“Weird Al” Yankovic Saturday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m.

Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot Wednesday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m.

Graham Nash Friday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m.

The Paramount Comedy Series Presents – Mike Marino “The Presidential Tour” Saturday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m.

Breaking Benjamin Sunday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m.

Machine Gun Kelly Tuesday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m.

Todd Rundgren Thursday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m.

Creedance Clearwater Revisited Friday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m.

Butch Trucks & The Freight Train Band Featuring Berry Oakley Jr. Saturday, Aug. 22, 8 p.m.

Aaron Lewis Monday, Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Under the Sun 2015 with Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, Uncle Kracker & Eve 6 Saturday, Aug. 29, 8 p.m.

38 Special Sunday, Aug. 30, 8 p.m.

The J.Geils Band with Ian Hunter & The Rant Band Thursday, Sept. 3, 8 p.m.

The Jacksons Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m.

Counting Crows Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m.

R5 “Sometime Last Night” Tour Friday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m.

Joe DeGuardia’s STAR Boxing Presents “Rockin’ Fights 20” Featuring – Joe Smith Sunday, Sept. 6, 8 p.m.

Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters Thursday, Sept. 10, 8 p.m.

Donny Osmond Thursday, Sept. 17, 7:45 p.m.

GWAR: “30 Years of Total World Domination” Sunday, Sept. 27, 7:45 p.m.

Alan Parsons Live Project & “The Orchestra” Thursday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m.

Vertical Horizon Friday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m.

REO Speedwagon Tuesday, Oct. 20, 8 p.m.

Tove Lo Thursday, Oct. 22, 8 p.m.

Iration Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m.

The Paramount Comedy Series Presents: Rodney Carrington Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.

The Paramount Comedy Series Presents: Cheech &

Chong Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m.

The Darkness Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m.

The Paramount Comedy Series Presents – Carlos Mencia Monday, Nov. 16, 8 p.m.

Parkway Drive Tuesday, Nov. 24, 8 p.m.

Machine Head Wednesday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m.

The Wilderness Politics Tour Friday, Nov. 27, 8 p.m.

Get The Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin Saturday, Dec. 12, 8 p.m.

Squeeze Acoustic GOVERNORS’ COMEDY CLUB 90 Division Ave. Levittown (516) 731-3358 • http://tickets. govs.com/index.cfm Friday, July 24, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 25, 7 & 9:30 p.m.

Angel Salazar BROKERAGE COMEDY CLUB 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore (516) 785-8655 • http://tickets.brokeragecomedy.com Friday, July 24, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 25, 10 p.m.

John Ziegler Saturday, July 25, 7 p.m.

Jackie ‘The Jokeman” Martling

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.

OPEN HOUSE FOR SENIORS The Molloy Institute for Lifelong Learning will hold an open house in Reception Room at Kellenberg Hall at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4.

Free and open to the public, refreshments will be served!

Enhance your health, stay young, invigorate social

Dreaming of Barbara Eden at Westbury The NYCB Theatre at Westbury will host a night of rare and never before seen film clips when On the Red Carpet with Barbara Eden comes to town on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Eden, the star of televisions “I Dream Of Jeannie,” will be interviewed live on stage and will take you back into her magic bottle recalling her fabulous star-studded career.

The a special Q&A with the audience will

feature memories of such stars as Elvis Presley, Paul Newman, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and even President John F. Kennedy – and of course her treasured co-star Larry Hagman.

Since her time on television, Eden has appeared in numerous productions of Broadway shows on the Westbury stage including “Same Time Next Year,” “Woman Of The Year” and “Best Little Whorehouse In Texas.”

Tickets are $79.50, $39.50 and $29.50 and are available online at www.ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000 or at the Westbury box office.

A limited special VIP Meet and Greet available post show. Event, date and time are subject to change. Tickets are subject to applicable service charges. For further information, please visit www. thetheatreatwestbury. com.

Tattoo art, music fest at Cradle of Aviation

Tattoo enthusiasts will be able to see international artists from Italy, Russia, Japan, China, Sweden, UK and more alongside thousands of art, music, and tattoo lovers at United Ink Flight 915 Tattoo, Art and NIKON AT JONES BEACH Music Festival, slated to THEATER be held Friday Sept. 11 1000 Ocean Parkway, through Sunday, Sept. 13 Wantagh at Long Island’s Cradle of (516) 221-1000 • www.jones- Aviation Museum. beach.com/‎ Browse through 150 Saturday, July 25, 6 p.m. booths and meet 250 of the Paint Nite/Artist: Tammy world’s best tattoo artists Tavarone as sponsor Tattoo Lou and Sunday, July 26, 1 p.m.

Jackie Rubino have personRockstar Energy Mayhem ally traveled the world to Festival find the cream of the crop to bring back to Long Island for this event.

Scheduled to appear are: Joey Tattoo of Spike TV’s “Tattoo Rescue”; Big Gus Ink of Spike TV’s Long Island contacts and support sys“Tattoo Nightmares”; JasFor information on events, tems; Stimulate you’re your mine Rodriguez of Spike intellect, meet people who are please call (516) 825-0633 TV’s “Tattoo Nightmares”; or (516) 333-2851 or e-mail eager to meet you; Frequent HALO of “Ink Master”; Carl symposia, seminars, concerts singlesassociationofli@yahoo. Grace; and internationally com. and plays sponsored by renowned artists like RiccaMolloy College; Membership rdo Bottino, Master Mike, YOUR WIDOWED entitles members to audit Kamomilla Snail.

SOCIAL GROUP classes and discounts in the Additionally, Sara The group meets on the third community.

Blades’ Artist Hanger exWednesday of the each month hibit includes works from (except July and August) FOR TRIVIA LOVERS both local and international from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. At 7 p.m. Two Wednesday artists.

Joseph’s R.C. Church on nights each month at Page Completely open to Franklin Ave. and Fifth Street, One Restaurant, 90 School St. Glen Cove. Call (516) 625- Garden City. There is a $5 fee the public and to all ages, for members and a $8 fee for and with a wide variety 8804 for information. non-members. For additional of things to do for all, this information, please call (516) event is meant for the Singles whole family.

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All Music’s Inc. will be showcasing some of the best local bands performing on our outside stage, there will also be plenty of contests, tattooing demonstrations, temporary tattoos for the kids in the awesome kids area, art exhibits and more.

There’s plenty for the kids to do, too. United Ink will offer face painting, airbrush tattoos, coloring, a flash art contest and more..

Children ages 2 through 12 years old enter the convention for half price, including full access to the museum.

There will also be jewelry, clothing and craft booths for shopping, a body suspension team and side-

show acts.

Visitors can also enter the Ms. Vixen Pin-Up Contest, whose winner also receives a magazine spread, the Mommy and Me Pin-Up Contest for moms and their children under 12, or tattoo contests to celebrate American and NY Pride.

Tickets are $25 ($12.50 for Children under 12) and include full access to Long Island’s Air and Space Museum and free parking.

Advanced tickets may be purchased at the Cradle of Aviation Box office, or online at https://www.cradleofaviation.org, click on the purchase tickets link.

Tickets will also be available at the door.

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League to present brush, lens exhibit The Art League of Long Island will be hosting the upcoming exhibit titled “Brush/ Lens Project,” featuring the work of photographic artist Holly Gordon and watercolorist Ward Hooper, opening August 8.

The Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery of the Art League of Long Island in Dix Hills will be housing 52 pieces of work pairing the new photographic art of Gordon with the paintings of Hooper of the same locations and inspired by the rugged and diverse North Shore terrain of Long Island, .an area rich with the history of art and artists.

The Brush/Lens Project is a contemporary union of two artists. Hooper’s on sight paintings and Gordon’s painterly images of the same locations give the viewer a unique opportunity to see side-by-side creative interpretations of the same subject…and along the way they discovered that many of their locations for inspiration were rooted in the fertile ground of Arthur Dove and Helen Torr, celebrated early American abstract artists who lived and worked on the North Shore of Long Island 75 years ago.

Gordon and Hooper connected via

“Seymour’s Boatyard” by Holly Gordon

Facebook and creative sparks flew, igniting a unique collaboration and friendship. The discovery of parallels between Dove and Torr and the creativity that arose from their relationship further embraced this unique year-long collaboration.

Hooper and Gordon led independent lives for decades until social media brought them together to discover that they lived in parallel universes. Each has a long history of honors, exhibitions and published work.

Hooper taught at the Art League of

Long Island for 12 years and is represented

by LaMantia Gallery in Northport. Gordon is a working photographer whose work is frequently viewed as paintings. She is an artist with the Long Island photography collective, fotofoto gallery in Huntington.

The Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery is located at 107 E. Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills.

An opening reception is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. and a gallery talk by the artists for Sunday, Aug. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibit will be on display from August 8 through August 23.

“Seymour’s Boatyard” by Ward Hooper

Hippiefest Tour to play Westbury on Aug. 22 Continued from Page 40 Although “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” was written and recorded a few years earlier with friend Johnny Winter, it would be Derringer’s solo version in 1973 that would propel him into the stratosphere of rock. In 1977, he would appear on the last Led Zeppelin North American Tour.

In the years to follow, Derringer would perform with such artists as Alice Cooper (“Under My Wheels”), Steely Dan (“Show Biz Kids” and “Chained Lightning”), Todd Rundgren, Richie Havens, Edgar Winter, Johnny Winter and Weird Al Yankovic among others. In 2011, he toured as a part of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band just prior to embarking on that year’s Hippiefest tour.

In recent years, Derringer has performed on the popular Rock’n’Blues Fest tour that has included Edgar Winter and the late Johnny Winter. \The hits began for Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels at the tail end of ‘65, with the release of their first hit single, “Jenny Take a Ride!”. In 1966, they recorded and began to perform a medley featuring Little Richard’s “Jenny Jenny” and Chuck Willis’ classic R&B song, “C.C. Rider.” The song would quickly enter the Top Ten charts, setting the stage for what was to come that year.

Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels would follow up their initial hit with two more in ‘66 including a rendition of the Righteous Brothers’ “Little Latin Lupe Lu” and the song that would, ultimately, be their

biggest hit, “Devil With A Blue Dress On/ Good Golly Miss Molly.”

A year later, in typical Detroit fashion, Ryder and the band kept their pedal to the metal and delivered another Top Ten song called “Sock It To Me-Baby!” Shortly after his success with The Detroit Wheels, Ryder would experience a Top 40 hit as a solo artist with “What Now My Love.”

At the end of 1979, Bruce Springsteen would pay tribute to the band by performing the “Detroit Medley,” a selection of the band’s greatest hits including “Devil With A Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly,” “Jenny Take A Ride!” and “C.C. Rider” for the triple live No Nukes album. In 1983, Ryder released an album titled, “Never Kick A Sleeping Dog,” produced by John Cou-

gar Mellencamp that thrust him back into the spotlight with the Prince-penned song, “When You Were Mine.”

Ryder has recorded over two dozen albums in his illustrious career and continues to tour all over the world. Known for his incredible live show, Ryder is coming at you with all his hits in a night to remember.

If you’re aware of such classic rock songs as “Come and Get It,” “No Matter What,” “Day After Day” and “Baby Blue,” then you’ll thoroughly enjoy the Hippiefest performance of Badfinger, featuring Joey Molland. A veteran of Hippiefests past, Molland returns with the music he helped make famous.

At the end of 1969, Molland auditioned for a band called The Iveys that would soon

be renamed Badfinger. As they say, the rest is history. From 1970 to 1972, the band would experience four consecutive worldwide hits.

Molland departed in 1974, quickly forming another band called Natural Gas that would go on to tour with Yes and Peter Frampton.

In the years to follow, Molland would perform with various incarnations of Badfinger in addition to putting out a few solo projects. Due to its use in the finale of the hugely popular TV show, Breaking Bad, “Baby Blue” has had a recent resurgence of sorts, being introduced to a whole new audience and generation.

On March 31 of this year, a song Molland wrote years ago titled, “Sweet Tuesday Morning,” was released on iTunes to benefit WhyHunger (www.whyhunger.org), a grassroots support organization started by the late, great Harry Chapin. Recorded by Mary Ramsey (10,000 Maniacs) and a new songstress by the name of Savannah, the song features Molland on guitar and harmony vocals.

Bring your parents, your grandparents and bring the kids! Great music and tie-dye never go out of style! Peace, Love and Happiness.

Tickets are $69.50, $39.50 and $29.50 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. For more information, visit: www.thetheatreatwestbury. com.

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Williston Park Library From the director: Please note a change of schedule: The library will be open from 10-5:30 on Wednesday, August 19.

Our Summer Reading Club is underway! This year’s theme is “Every Hero Has a Story”.

Remember, superheroes are fun, but there are many other types of heroes in our community—firefighters, police, doctors, nurses, veterans and more! Please register for all programs at the Circulation Desk.

The Library is proud to partner with William Carr, who is working on his Eagle Scout

project. It involves collecting and retiring old and worn American flags and selling new ones, which will be used to buy a new flag pole for a park in the village. The library will be collecting old and worn flags until Monday, July 27. If you would like to purchase a new flag, please call William directly at (516) 637-9004.

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: Fixer — Joseph Finder Fall — John Lescroart God Help the Child — Toni Morrison Chasing sunsets — Karen Kingsbury royal We — Heather Cocks seven sisters — Lucinda Riley Hyacinth Girls — Laurel Frankel

Her name is rose — Christine Breen Guest Cottage — Nancy Thayer stay — victor Gischler

pROgRAMS Empire safety driving Course Saturday, Aug. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of village Hall. $33 for drivers age 60 and over; $38 for drivers under age 60.

aarP defensive driving Course Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Assembly room of village Hall. $20 for members; $25 for non-members. Registration for non-residents will begin on August 26, but we can add your name to the waiting list.

CHILdREn story Time & Crafts Tuesdays, July 7 through August 4 at 10:30 a.m. in the Library for children 3+.

Pajama story Hour Wednesdays, July 15 and 29; August 5, at 7 p.m. in the Library for children of all ages. story Time for Tot Thursdays, July 2 through August 6 at 11 a.m. in the Library for children 1-3 years old.

Kids’ Book discussion Monday, August 3 at 6 p.m. in the Library for children grades 4+. The group will be discussing Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos. saturday movies July 18 and August 1 at 11 a.m. in the Library for children of all ages. (Movies to be announced)

East Williston Library “EVEry HErO Has a sTOry” -summEr rEadinG PrOGram : Come to the library to register for our Summer Reading Program.

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 – August 6.

“EVEry animaL Has a HErO” on the East Williston Village Green: Thursday, July 30 at 7 p.m. Join Jason from Green Meadows Farm and meet, pet and touch live animals such as Stickers the Tree Frog and Tickles the Hedgehog.

OLd WEsTBury GardEns and ny HisTOriCaL

sOCiETy PassEs: The passes are available to East Williston Library card holders.

Each family pass (2 adults and children under 18 years of age) may be borrowed for a 3 day period. Passes may be reserved in advance.

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 con-

firm a notary is available.

COLLECTiOn On disPLay: We have a wonderful collection on display celebrating our Summer Reading Program’s theme “Every Hero Has a Story”. Please visit this display in the lobby of the East Williston village Hall.

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.

pROgRAMS yoga Classes* Mondays at 7 to 8:15 p.m.: July 27; and, August 10, 31.

Robert Crowe will introduce you to the beneficial practices that help you relax, meditate and reach optimum health adult Escape the Ordinary...

Reading Club to Saturday, Aug. 22 Pick up a Road Map to Escape the Ordinary and complete three mini-reviews 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.

Escape The Ordinary... summer Programs Thursday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Escape the Ordinary Dinner: Indian Cuisine* Spice up your ordinary dinner time with foods from exotic India. Join Penn Hongthong as she shares recipes and tastings of a variety of delicious Indian foods including Basmati Rice and Cabbage Fritters.

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Pow! The History of superhero movies Monday, August 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Using film clips and stills, Film historian/author Clive Young explores 80 years of superpowered cinema, tracing the evolution of the superhero from Saturday-morning serials to today’s box-office blockbusters.

Escape the Ordinary Vacation destination: antarctica Saturday, August 15, 2 p.m.

Enjoy a breathtaking slide show with adventure photographers Mary and Theresa Dinh as they take you on a photographic journey to the coldest, iciest, and driest continent on Earth—Antarctica.

Crochet Connection with april diane* Saturdays at 10:15-11:45 a.m.: August 8, 15, 22, and 29.

Adults and children may create beautiful pieces while learning the art of crochet in a series of beginner and

experienced level crochet classes. You will need size d-k crochet needles and any color worsted weight yarn.

Please register at the Reference or Ext. 2. a Concert Performance: rhonda denet & The silver Fox song Trio Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m.

Save the date! Join Rhonda Denet and The Silver Fox Song Trio for their performance of “From Jazz to Soul”. Their program will feature a mix of jazz and soul hits from the 1930s to the 1960s, including classics

by Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, and other music legends.

yOUng AdULT minCon: The mineola Library’s Comic Con* Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open to adults & children of all ages, free of charge, no sign up required.

MinCon is a one-day pop culture and comic convention at

the Mineola Memorial Library!

Feel free to go to http://www. mineolalibrary.info/mincon for a listing of guests, events, and other activities.

The Museum of Interesting Things (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Taiko Drumming (10 a.m.), Children’s Book Reading with Brimstone, professional wrestler and author (11:30 a.m.), Star Wars Performance (1 p.m.), and Comics Drawing Workshop (4 p.m.).Teen/ Adult events include: Taiko Drumming or a Fanfiction panel (10AM), Jennifer Cihi (Sailor Moon) singing and Q&A (11AM), Brimstone (wrestler & author) panel (12PM), Cosplay Contest (12:15PM), Ninja panel (1PM), “Fight Like Sherlock Holmes” panel (2PM), voice Acting with Brittany Lauda (My Little Pony) (3PM), Kazha Japanese Rock Concert (3:30PM), and Stand-Up Comedy with Ian Rubin (4PM). Free autograph sessions will be at 12 p.m. (Jennifer Cihi) and 2:30P p.m. (Brittany Lauda).

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Creating art with photos, Photoshop Continued from Page 12 After winning the award, Zarabi said, his family began to give him a little more support, but his real support came from his photography teacher, who inspired him to continue on with his work.

“I was the photography teacher’s pet,” he laughed. “Every time I had a project to do, he really loved my work. “

Although Zarabi went to college for photography and film, he entered the jewelry business, as he said his main focus at the time was “making money.”

“I did that to make a living,” he said. “Photography was a hobby.”

But he eventually decided to close his jewelry business and open up his own photography studio, Best Picture, in Great Neck

20 years ago, which was around the same time that he discovered his newest passion: Photoshop.

“In 1996, I went to the store to buy a mini camera and I saw computers and Photoshop –– and it attracted me,” he said. “So, I bought a computer, I bought the software, and I enjoyed learning it.”

Zarabi said a Photoshop piece takes only 15 to 20 minutes to

create, but the video showcases of his Photoshop work on YouTube takes about two hours to put together.

His advice for young photographers interested in Photoshop?

“Shoot first, learn more about photography, and then move on to Photoshop,” he said.

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The emergence of the short beard You can walk along Hillside Avenue all day long and may never see a beard.

Here is a quick list of the clean shaven folks: Stephan Parmett of Minuteman Press, Steve Blank of Blank Slate Media, Minho Kim of Aroma Nails, Luigi Suppa, Robert Salzbank of Rampage Studios, Mike Mistretta of Frantonis, Robert Kelly of Beacon Church.

I could go on but you get the idea.

Yes, of course we have the mustaches of Dr. Robert Paltzik, Allan Walsh and John Robinson but for my purposes mustaches don’t count.

Or maybe these three are true trend setters.

Today there are nowadays plenty of men signifying a desire to wear that seven day growth.

Look at any magazine photo of George Clooney, Brad Pitt or Ben Affleck and you will usually see that seven day growth on the face.

My favorite was Harrison Ford in the role of Indiana Jones. He always looked like he disdained the razor blade big time.

You can find more signs of this growing trend by watching any PGA golf event. Despite being the home of staunch conservative Republicanism, you will find in nearly every foursome someone with that seven day old beard.

There is Dustin Johnson, Jordan Speith, Tiger Woods(goatee), Adam Scott, Jason Day, Hunter Mahan, Rickie Fowler, Graeme McDowell, Darren Clarke, and Sean O’Hair just to name a few.

Can you recall Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer or Gary Player every growing a beard?

Yes a trend in men’s fashion

is occurring with film stars and athletes leading the way.

Why is this happening?

Should I try on this style myself?

Think of how much I could save in razor blades. Those Gilette Fusion Proglides are expensive.

I asked a few young men who were sporting the new look. One told me “I’m too lazy to shave.”

Another told me “It hurts my skin when I shave.” Another Dr. Tom Ferraro said “The chicks like it.” A fourth Our Town told me “It makes me look more mature.” They all get points for waiting to be verbalized. honesty.

Let’s take a guess at an unThe reasons they gave are all undoubtedly true but I can’t derlying cause that may be lurkhelp but think there is more to it, ing in our collective unconscious.

My first guess is that growing something just under the service

facial hair is about re-establishing manhood. Women can make babies, look extremely pretty and earn as much if not more than men. But they cannot grow beards.

The beard is the exclusive domain of men. It almost sounds politically incorrect. Almost like I’m saying I’m proud to be a man.

Don’t write me. Send all letters to my editor.

The beard is a clear alpha trait that conjures up aggression, domination and power. The alpha male is the leader of the pack.

He’s the one that sets the rules and breaks the rules.

He is typically bigger, has a deep voice and is handsome. And

Have you noticed the new trend in facial hair

ff he doesn’t want to shave today he isn’t going to.

But why now? Why are all these beards showing up in 2015?

Well whether we want to admit it or not we now live in a bewildering world of change, where we are utterly flooded with confusing amounts of over information.

Add to that a general feeling that the male has been corporately neutered and emasculated with salaries that seem to shrink and a pink slip only one downsizing away.

All this has weakening effect on men of all ages. All we see on TV are sad little role models like Homer Simpson or the nitwit Dad on Married with Children or Edward Rooney the dumb Dean of Students in the film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. And to make things even more confusing we have our beloved super star Olympic athlete Bruce Jenner turn into Caitlin Jenner.

Is it any wonder that some men have started to grow beards?

It’s a way of carving out gender definition amidst all this confusion and all this castration.

The postmodern age hums along and takes no prisoners.

Over the last 45 years men have been greeted with the women’s movement, the rise of the 1 percenters and endless economic anxiety.

So it is perhaps inevitable that the old fashioned signs and signifiers of masculine power shows up and takes a brave quarter inch stand on the fuzzy cheeks of men.

God bless them all.

Old Westbury candidates tied after hearing Continued from Page 2 portion of Monday’s meeting that the village would be “subject to a personal lawsuit” because “it is my belief that you conducted that [July 7] meeting solely to subvert the actions and the results of the village election.”

“If you continue to act against the wishes of the voters, it’s to your detriment,” he said.

Old Westbury Village Attorney Michael Sahn said the July 7 meeting was “duly noticed” and “duly held” and that minutes from the meeting would be ap-

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proved by the board and made public.

He said the village board “has statutory obligations to continue the business of government and by law and the actions of the court, the board is entitled to continue to serve the interest of the government and the requirements of law imposed on the trustees under statute, and that’s what they’re doing this evening.”

During the meeting, the village board approved a site plan for renovation project to the Glen Oaks Club, the removal of 10,685 cubic yards of contaminated soil from a Glen Cove

Road residence and introduced a local law to erect stop signs at intersections throughout the village.

Old Westbury Mayor Fred Carillo also made several appointments to the village’s planning, zoning and architectural review boards.

Weinberg was appointed to a one-year term as a member of the architectural review board.

Carillo dismissed Manson’s accusation of subverting the election, saying many of the positions he filled had already been held by appointees.

“Government must run,” he said. “We’re here to have an

organization meeting after the election. These people are here to serve. When we have the new people in, whoever they may be, if they want to change things, we’ll change things.”

He added: “I’ve met Cory Baker, I’ve met Marina Chamerine. They seem like nice people, we’re going to get along. I welcome them. We welcome them.”

Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by e-mail at bsanantonio@ theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 or on Twitter @Bill_SanAntonio. Also follow us on Facebook at facebook. com/theislandnow.

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Project SAFE seminar schools seniors Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the North Hempstead Town Board hosted a Project SAFE seminar on July 15 at the Great Neck Social Center,featuring Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan and North Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman. At the Project SAFE seminar senior citizens were trained and educated on how to prevent and protect themselves against financial crimes and abuse. For information on future Project SAFE events throughout the Town of North Hempstead, please call 311.

Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas speaks with Supervisor Bosworth

Supervisor Bosworth addresses attendees at the Project SAFE Event. Also pictured, from left, Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, Project SAFE Director John Ryan and Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas.

Supervisor Bosworth with attendees of the Project SAFE event.

From left: Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, District Attorney Madeline Singas and Councilwoman Anna Kaplan speak with seniors at the Project SAFE event.

L.I. lawyers hoping to raise $250K for charity Jeffrey D. Forchelli of Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana and Steven E. Pegalis of Pegalis & Erickson will be honored at the Nassau County Bar Association We Care Fund’s annual Stephen W. Schlissel Golf and Tennis Classic, to be held July 27, at Tam O’Shanter Golf Club in Brookville and The Mill River Club in Oyster Bay.

More than 400 lawyers, judges and business and civic leaders are expected to participate at this event, which each year raises more than $250,000 for local charitable causes.

The funds are distributed through grants to improve the quality of life for children, the elderly and others in need throughout Nassau County.

In the 26 years since the

founding of the We Care Fund, Nassau County attorneys have raised more than $3 million for more than 100 local charitable causes.

Two Long Island business leaders, Ellen Birch, of Realtime Reporting, and Harriet Brenner-Gettleman, of Realtime Center for Learning, will receive the Stephen Gassman Award, named after the founder of the

We Care Fund, for their commitment to raising funds in support of the We Care Fund.

Because of the anticipated event turnout, play will be on two courses. Registration and brunch begins at 9:30 a.m. at The Mill River Club in Oyster Bay and 10:15 a.m. at Tam O’Shanter Golf Club in Brookville.

Golf shotgun start is at

11:30 a.m. for Mill River and 12:15 p.m. for Tam O’Shanter.

Tennis begins at 11:30 a.m. at Tam O’Shanter.

The cocktail party (5:30 p.m.) and dinner (6:30 p.m.) will be at Tam O’Shanter.

For more information or to register, go to www.wecaregolf. com; or call the Nassau County Bar Association at (516) 7474070.

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Town gets arts grant for town dock Continued from Page 8

From left, Congressman Israel, Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, Councilwoman Kaplan and Supervisor Bosworth

Congressman Israel and Supervisor Bosworth share a laugh.

executive director of the not-for-profit organization, said the organization hopes to partner with the town and other cultural institutions to help bring as much variety as possible to Port Washington.

Bosworth said the town will be receiving millions of dollars from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to deal with the structural damage, but the National Endowment for the Arts grant will allow the town to bring introduce green and artistic elements in the reconstruction plan.

In terms of a timeline, she said the town is currently in its planning stages with the reconstruction, but it is moving forward.

“We’re only limited by our imagination,” Bosworth said.

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Old Bethpage to host Tough Mudder Tough Mudder, a 10+ mile obstacle course challenge, will take place at Old Bethpage Village Restoration on August 15 and 16, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission announced this week.

According to Mangano’s office, Tough Mudder events are estimated to generate $2,520,060 in economic benefit related to hotel stays and other expenses incurred by the 12,000 participants for Saturday’s events and 5,000 participants for Sunday’s events.

“Nassau County welcomes

Tough Mudder and its participants to Old Bethpage Village Restoration,” said County Executive Mangano. “Tough Mudder will generate over $2.5 million in economic benefit for our area while helping raise funds for the heroic cause, the Wounded Warrior Project. This is a win-win for all involved and I thank the Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission for their assistance in helping to bring this event to Nassau County.”

Brand new obstacles hitting the course at OBVR this year will include “Dead Ringer,” a

transverse across a series of inclined pegs using handheld rings; and “Cry Baby,” a tunnel crawl through a tear-gas like substance.

Classic obstacles including slicked quarter-pipe “Everest” have been redesigned, with “2.0” versions offering new twists on the classic challenges, pushing participants to work as a team.

“The Convention and Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission is proud to have worked with Tough Mudder and Nassau County for over a year to ultimately bring this prestigious event to Nassau County for the first time,” said Jennifer Rothman, sales manager

at the LICVB&SC. “We welcome all of the participants, and look forward to continuing the relationship we’ve established with the organizers. We would love to see this as an annual event on Long Island.”

Tough Mudder has wide appeal – participants (known as “Mudders”) range from veterans to business executives to pageant queens to 81-year old grandfathers. More than 90 percent of Mudders sign up as part of a team. And for many Mudders, Tough Mudder is more than just a weekend event – it’s a lifestyle.

Tough Mudder is the largest

supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and its mission to assist severely injured veterans. To date, Tough Mudder participants have raised more than $6.5 million for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Registrations for Tough Mudder Long Island are now open; spectator tickets are also available. For those interested in finding other ways to get involved – and getting a discount on future registration – Tough Mudder is currently on the lookout for volunteers to be a part of the action.

For more information, visit www. toughmudder.com.

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For sale by own is the wrong choice Many have this idea that selling their home on their own should be simple, even in this improved real estate market.

But, most do not understand the complexities that go along with attempting this momentous feat — qualifying the buyers, interaction with the mortgage broker, attorneys, home inspectors.

Also, setting up your open houses on the weekends ( is this what you really want to do on your weekends off?).

The people that are coming in; are they qualified? Are they really true purchasers? We have to do the screening as we meet them, if possible. Have you thought of the safety factor in letting strangers into your home? What about the possibility of personal possessions being stolen? How will you advertise your home, condo or coop? Print ads really do not work anymore.

Do you have an online presence or website, that will provide you

with the maximum “eyeball” exposure? Who will be taking the photos and most needed virtual tours, to give your home its best look in competition with the other properties on the internet and your local area?

Pricing your home is extremely important when you are initialing putting the property out for sale. Too high and you will lose the traffic that might consider purchasing and too low you will not maximize your return.

Sellers many times think they know more than their realtor, but do they really? Some have sold on their own in the past, and think they have save $; but historically, buyers know that you are not using a realtor and are subtracting the commission from the price plus sometimes as much as 8 percent more.

This is based on sales by brokers compared with for sale by owners.

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There is a lot of tedious and mentally challenging work that goes into completing a sale.

Finding a buyer is generally not where most of the work resides; it is starting the process when there is the negotiations back and forth, having the commitment letter from the bank or lending institution or proof of funds, if a cash sale and lastly

the agreed and accepted sale price.

Then the real work begins between interacting with the attorneys, sending out the necessary paperwork, mortgage information, inspections, as needed (usually not for a coop or condo) and final walk thru leading to the successful closing. Most homeowners do not see the behind the scenes things that go on in transacting a deal from start to finish and making it happen!

I always wonder why people look at selling real estate without a broker or agent as something they can do when they wouldn’t consider doing their own dental work without a dentist, or doing their own physical checkup, instead of using a Doctor.

Maybe they just think real estate is easy and that we are not worthy of the commission that we must earn, when going through the entire process

right through to the closing in order to get paid. After doing real estate for over 34 years (12 as an investor and 22 as a broker) I can assure you that when performing in this business, you need to be at the time of your game.

Yes, mistakes can happen, but it is the follow through and putting out fires, that make and break an excellent broker.

You just have to decide if you want your weekends off and do not want to go through the hassles of this business or just interview and hire the best broker you can find and be done with it and let us do our business in this most professional way possible.

But I really do think we (meaning the best brokers and agents) are the most qualified to handle finding the most qualified buyers!

Think about it, it’s either us or you on your own!

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Herricks eyes increase in security at fields Continued from Page 2 Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Christine Finn also mentioned that the state Education De-

partment will be reviewing the Common Core Algebra Regents exam, which she said was significantly harder than the old version of

the Algebra Regents exam.

“Despite it being much harder, we only experienced a very slight, 1 percent decrease in the num-

ber of students achieving proficiency,” Finn said. “I think its a credit to our students and also our teachers, who are well versed in the

Common Core, that our students are very prepared for the Algebra Regents.”

The board will hold its next meeting on Aug. 13 at

7:30 p.m.

Board President Nancy Feinstein said the board will be setting the tax levy at this meeting.

SUNY Old Westbury students honored lence with accomplishments in the areas of leadership, ership can serve as an inspiathletics, community service, ration to all SUNY students creative and performing arts and a tremendous point of or career achievement,” acpride for the entire SUNY cording to a news release family.” from SUNY Old Westbury.

The Chancellor’s Award Tomlinson, who had a for Student Excellence rec3.9 grade point average as ognizes students who have an English major, was a writ“best demonstrated...the ining consultant at the school’s tegration of academic excel-

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Writing Center and served as vice president of Old Westbury’s chapter of the international English honor society Sigma Tau Delta.

Her work was also published in both Harmonia: the Creative Writing Journal of SUNY Old Westbury and Discordia: The Scholarly Journal of SUNY Old Westbury.

She was also a student organizer for Pulitzer Prizewinning poet Vijay Sheshadri’s speaking engagement at Old Westbury last November and helped publicize and film the event with a television crew.

In his time at Old Westbury, Singh was vice president and public relations

officer for the school’s Science Club, was a mentor in the Honors College Program and co-founded the school’s chapter of Volunteers Around the World.

A researcher of markings for prostate cancer, Singh also traveled with 16 other students to the Dominican Republic to assist

a medical clinic that helped treat 700 patients in six days.

Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by e-mail at bsanantonio@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 or on Twitter @Bill_ SanAntonio. Also follow us on Facebook at facebook. com/theislandnow.

Shelter Rock Library Continued from Page 44 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 SENIOR RAP GROUP ... for the 55+ set who have a lifetime of experiences to share! Anyone interested in joining the group is welcome.

Topics vary and the conversation is lively and provocative.

Monday, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come and join the Shelter Rock Public Library Senior Rap Group. This discussion group will be led by volunteer facilitator David Marx.

NCJW to screen film On Monday, July 27, the National Council of Jewish Women-Lakeville Section will be showing the movie “Judeophobia” at their regular General Meeting at the Shelter Rock Library, 165 Searingtown Rd., Albertson at 1 p.m.

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PLAY MAH JONGG Tuesday, July 28 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 is not required.

STARTING OVER SINGLES for ages 40 plus Wednesday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Join this lively, stimulating, compassionate and supportive discussion for divorced, widowed — or any single adult age 40 plus!! Make new friends, learn new skills, find hope and inspiration. It’s never too late to start over!

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YOUNG ADULT ATTENTION TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) MEMBERS The next Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings are on Thursdays, July 30 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Community Room. TAB is for registered members in Grades 7-12. TAB works with the YA Librarian to improve library services for teens. Registration for TAB will resume August 1.

BABYSITTING & FIRST AID WORKSHOP Friday, July 31 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Registered nurses Joanne Tanck and Georgette Basso will present a two-hour Babysitting

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COMIC BOOK WALL CLOCK with Janine Bendicksen Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Create a super cool clock by using comic book pages. Each clock includes a clock mechanism and clock hands. It really works! Registration begins on July 21.

T-SHIRT DECORATING with Elyse Pollack Monday, July 27 from 7 to 8 p.m. Bring a plain T-shirt or two to decorate. Elyse will provide paints, stencils, and designs featuring sports, summer and food themes. She’ll also show you how to cut T-shirts on the bottom and bead them. Registration begins on July 10.

BOARD GAME NIGHT for Children with Teen Helpers Wednesday, July 29 from 7:00 to 845 p.m.

Join us and play popular board games such as Clue, Scrabble, Checkers, Bingo and more. Registration for Teen Helpers begins July 15 in the Teen Room.

BOOK CAFE FOR YAs ENTERING GRADES 6-12 Join us for discussion and

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CHILDREN BOOK BUDDIES A read-along program for children ages 3 – 7. Young adult volunteers from our community will share picture books and fingerplays with youngsters registered for this program. Children already reading can practice their reading skills with the young adult volunteers.

Tuesdays July 21 and 28 at 7 p.m. Registration began Monday, June 22.

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W.P. pushing E.W. to own well: Tanner Continued from Page 1 East Williston has failed to respond to correspondence sent to them more than a month ago.” Ehrbar maintained that stance on Wednesday saying that Williston Park Village Attorney James Bradley has yet to hear from his counterpart, Jeffrey Blinkoff, about a potential meeting.

Ehrbar also took issue with the language of Village of East Williston’s letter, which states “East Williston was served with another lawsuit by the Village of Williston Park, relating to the collection of water interest and penalties.”

“This is not another lawsuit filed by the Village of Williston Park,” Ehrbar said. “The other two lawsuits were filed by East Williston despite our best efforts of negotiating with them.”

Ehrbar said the village filed the suit to meet legal deadlines for seeking payments through the court system. He said this was done to protect the financial interests of Williston Park residents by providing a timeline for potential payments from East Williston.

Tanner said he is still hopeful of reaching a compromise with Williston Park on the price Williston Park charges his village for water, but is frustrated with what he said was Ehrbar’s unwillingness to come down from the $4.33 per 1000 gal-

lon charge currently in place.

Williston Park has averaged a water rate increase of nearly 30 percent every three years dating back to 2007, he said, and he expects a similar rate increase regardless of how the current dispute is settled.

In 2011, Williston Park board raised the price of water to East Williston from $2.99 per thousand gallons to $3.83 per thousand gallons.

Williston Park followed with an increase from $3.83 per thousand gallons to $4.33 per thousand gallons in 2012. Ehrbar said the rate increases included other services that differed East Williston’s cost of water.

East Williston trustees filed lawsuits against Williston Park following each rate increase.

In early July 2014, a state Appellate Court found in favor of East Williston in the first lawsuit, stating that Williston Park should have held a public hearing prior to imposing the first rate increase in 2011. But the court found in favor of Williston Park in the second lawsuit, stating that Williston Park was within its right to raise the water rates in 2012 to $4.33 per thousand gallons.

The Village of Williston Park sent East Williston a bill for $600,000 — $300,000 for withheld rate increase money and $300,000 for interest and penalties - following the court decision.

The Village of East Williston made a payment of $239,000 to Williston Park to cover the cost of the rate increase, minus $61,000 accrued under the price hike that the court ruled to be improper. East Williston officials also announced that Williston Park was not entitled to penalties and interest and they would fight any effort to collect them. Tanner said the water penalties Williston Park is attempting to collecting are punitive in character.

Tanner on Tuesday also disputed the methodology Williston Park used to determine how much Williston Park is charging East Williston.

“The court said they had a process but it did not comment on the merits of that process,” Tanner said.

“They’re charging us to maintain water mains that don’t service us.

They have never done that before and they are collecting a 12 percent profit from it.”

Tanner said the gross rate for East Williston to purchase water from Williston Park is currently less expensive than the gross cost for East Williston to collect water from its own well. But using a 30-year tax exempt bond would reduce the town’s net cost 50 cents less than Williston Park’s current rates, he said.

The only reason the East Williston board is still seeking a compro-

mise on the rate, he said, is out of a desire to maintain a good relationship with its neighbors.

That relationship has become strained over the four years that the two villages have disputed the cost of water.

“As you know, in light of the Village of Williston Park breaking a decades old “Gentleman’s Agreement” regarding the price at which we purchase water, the East Williston Village Board has been defending your right to fair water rates,” the trustees said in their letter in early July That “Gentleman’s Agreement” has been in place for about 40 years and it involves the Village of Williston Park charging East Williston a wholesale price for water, Tanner said.

Ehrbar, he said, is the first Williston Park mayor to not honor that agreement, which gave East Williston about a 30 percent discount on the cost of water.

Ehrbar said he is unaware of any gentleman’s agreement in place between the towns and added that his wife, former Williston Park Mayor Doreen Ehrbar, also did not know about or work under a gentleman’s agreement with East Williston.

He said the two sides have been disputing the water rate since 2005 when his wife was still in office and that the last written agree-

ment between the two towns over water rates expired in 1992.

Tanner and the trustees said in their letter that the lawsuit was filed “even though Williston Park presented a fair settlement offer, an offer on which Williston Park has refused further negotiation.

Regardless, we have requested another meeting with Williston Park in an effort to reach an amicable resolution.”

Trustees for the two villages have met three times this year in an unsuccessful effort to resolve their differences.

In the meantime, Tanner said, the trustees will hold a meeting in September to the discuss the village’s options with residents. Tanner said no clear date for a meeting has been set.

Ehrbar said he expects the Village of Williston Park to maintain its relationship with East Williston regardless of the outcome of the water dispute.

He said the village has remained steadfast in its search for a solution.

“We’re not going to take the position and blame any individual,” Ehrbar said. “Our board has been involved since day one and in agreement to come up with a fair and equitable solution for our residents.”

Feinstein eyes Herricks priorities as new prez Continued from Page 1 a board goal of last year,” Feinstein said. “Any extra funds that we had, we would put the money aside to restore the classrooms to their previous guidelines.”

Feinstein was elected president of the board at the July 1 reorganization meeting.

Christine Turner, who has served the board for 25 years, will serve as the vice president for the 2015-2016 year.

Past president Jim Gounaris and Trustee Juleigh Chen will be continuing their terms on the board as trustees, along with Trustee Brian Hassan who was sworn in at the reorganization meeting following his re-election.

Feinstein said outgoing Superintendent John Bierwirth provided the district with a four-year plan as to what he believed the district would be able to maintain in terms of class-size restoration.

“We want to add back programs that were cut and reduce class sizes, and be able to maintain it,” she said. “There’s a fiscal balance between what you want and what you can maintain.”

Feinstein said the district is also establishing new goals as it

sees changes in administration with Superintendent Fino Celano, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Christine Finn, and Herricks High School Principal Samuel Thompson taking on their first years in the district.

Celano, who worked as the assistant superintendent for Garden City for the past 10 years, said he has been spending time meeting with administrators, teachers, parents, staff members, and the Board of Education members as he moves into his new position. He said he is also evaluating data regarding student achievement, systems and operations, and facilities to learn more about the district.

He said that with this data, he can begin formulating goals for the district in the areas of communication, curriculum and instruction, business and finance, human resources, and technology.

“Herricks is a wonderful fit for me,” Celano said. “It is a place known for its innovative curriculum, and its very motivated and high achieving students. It has a supportive community and dedicated Board of Education, and for me that’s important because I believe in research-based decision making and continuous improvement. Her-

ricks, over the years, has demonstrated that there is a belief in those values, as well.”

Celano, along with Feinstein, said he is looking forward to the introduction of a new STEM program, called Project Lead the Way, which will focus around topics such as life science, earth science, computer science, physical science, engineering and robotics, and math. He said

Herricks is the first school district on Long Island to integrate this program at the elementary level.

“The program focuses on the development of critical thinking and problem solving,” he said.

If the program is successful, Celano said, the district plans on looking at the possibility of growing the program to the middle school and high school.

By the time the Board of Education holds its September meeting, Celano said, he plans on having his goals ready to present to the board.

“Everything with the board is a very long process,” Feinstein said.

“We start with the planning and see how much things cost, but you really have to watch out for future plans.”

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Help Wanted CAN YOU DIG IT? Heavy Equipment Operator ‘Career! Receive hands on training and national certifications operating bulldozers, backhoes, excavators. Lifetime job placement VA benefits eligible!

1-866-968-2577 DRIVERS Drive where you’re appreciated! MVT needs OTR teams for runs east of KS. Weekly home time, sign on bonus.

Rewards Mesilla Valley Transportation 915-791-8730 www. driveformesillavalley.com EXPERIENCED NANNY WANTED We are a family in Garden City looking for a caring, responsible and experienced nanny to care for our three boys (ages 8, 6 and 3). Monday thru Friday from 7:15am to 6:30pm. Must drive (do not need own car) and have excellent references. Spanish​/​ English speaking a plus. Please call Pia 917-860-8014 HERRICKS SCHOOL DISTRICT: Substitute and P/T positions needed for School Monitors, Teacher Aides, Bus Matrons, Registered Nurses, Clerical and Food Service workers to assist with various duties in the Herricks School District.

Applications are available in Room 205 of the Community Center, 999 Herricks Rd, New Hyde Park, NY. Applications will be accepted until August 14, 2015 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 PART TIME SITTER WANTED Garden City family seeking local area caregiver for 7 and 6 year old beginning August 26th. School drop off and after school care, including homework, taking them to activities, preparing meals. Hours: Mon-Thur 8am-9am and 2pm6:30/7:30pm and Fri 2:30pm-6pm.

Must have own transportation, be kind, flexible and can cover over school holidays. Light housekeeping. References required. Please call Colleen 917-282-1423

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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 AIDE​/​CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE looking to care for your sick or elderly loved one. 14 years experience. Just ended 7 years with previous patient. Live in, live out, ft​/​pt nights, weekends. References available.

Call 516-448-0502 CARE GIVER: CNA AIDE looking for companion​/​aide position FT​/​PT live in. Will do light cleaning, showers, baths. Experienced with excellent references. Nursing home experience. Please call Dawn 917564-9812 CERTIFIED HHA Mature, experienced woman seeks position to take care of the elderly, sick, disabled or as a companion. Checkable references available. Please call Gloria 347-494-9803 or 718526-5219 anytime CLEANING LADY AVAILABLE Cleans, organizes. English speaking, honest, reliable. excellent references. Own transportation. Call 516-225-8544 ELDER CARE AVAILABLE Woman from Ukraine is looking for ft​/​ pt position. Experienced & references available. Please call Olha 516-547-8882 ELDER CARE COMPANION: 23 years experience taking care of the elderly. Available FT​/​PT, live in or out, flexible. References available. Licensed driver w/ car. Please call 631-920-5404 or 917-355-4143 cell

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Gold Medal Bakery is seeking an entry-level BAKERY PRODUCTS ROUTE DRIVER to service supermarkets in the Long Island, NY area Depot located in Ronkonkoma, NY

Duties Include: • Merchandising product • Obtaining and enhancing sales of bread and rolls • Managing orders via computer • Delivering product to local stores using our company-issued 26’ box truck Job Work Week: • Start time of 3:00 am or 7:00 pm. Wednesdays & Sundays off (subject to change)

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▼ real estate, service directory Situation Wanted EXPERIENCED F/T NANNY: In Garden City area available for f/t, p/t, night time, overnight & weekend babysitting. Great references. Very flexible starting in September 2015.

Also available for house sitting & pet sitting. Theresa 516-639-8220 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Young men available to do any odd jobs around your home​​yard work, cleaning out & organizing garages and basements, pet sitting, party help, etc. Available July & August 7 days a week. Call Drew 516-7125361 or 516-741-9669 HOME CARE EXPERIENCED & RELIABLE Available woman seeks position Monday through Friday or weekends pt​/​ft. Will provide quality care for you or a loved one. References available.

Licensed drive with car. Please call Sonia 516-385-1455 HOME HEALTH AIDE Are you or your loved ones looking for a Home Health Aide? I have over 10yrs experience in private & nursing homes. Assist w/ daily activities including doctor appointments, errands. Live in or hourly. Licensed driver w/ car. Please call Kamala 347-530-2234 HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE any day, flexible times. Good references. 25 years experience. 516770-5776 or 516-286-5148 HOUSEKEEPER / HOME HEALTH AIDE PROVIDER with over 25 yrs experience seeking live in position. Honest, caring & hardworking. References readily available upon request. Please contact Margaret 860-574-1236 HOUSEKEEPING CLEANS HOMES, APARTMENTS AND OFFICES. 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE. EXCELLENT REFERENCES. FREE ESTIMATES CALL DELMY 516-417-7088 NANNY AVAILABLE: With over 15 years experience caring for newborns, todddlers & twins. Seeking F/T long term position. Excellent references upon request. Call Paul 347-741-4320 PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING We service homes, offices, buildings & apartments. Trustworthy & dependable. Free estimates.

Call Rina 516-476-4193 or 516385-1814. For more info email Rinascleaningservices@yahoo.com

Business Opportunities BILLION DOLLAR MANUFACTURER expanding in the Long Island area seeking person with sales and​/​or marketing background. Commission based and substantial residuals. No stocking, no inventory, no selling. Call for more information. Leave message for call back: 516-759-5926

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

marketplace DINING ROOM SET: Dark wood, 6 wicker chairs with velvet cushion seats. 6’ w/out leaf. Bought in 1969. Excellent condition! $400 Please call 516-326-2496

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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

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LOOKING TO BUY! Records, oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

Tag Sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org AUCTIONS, TAG SALES & CONSIGNMENTS INVITED SALES by TRACY JORDAN Live and Online Auction House, Estate Sales, Appraisals and Consignment Shoppe. 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales. com SUMMER HOURS: OPEN Wednesday​​Friday 10​​6 Saturday 10​​5 Sunday 12​​5 CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS IN JULY AND AUGUST 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 GARDEN CITY Saturday July 25 10am to 12pm 145 Euston Rd Moving! BBQ, couches, wall hangings, paintings, draperies, TVs, entertainment center and much more!! PLEASE JOIN US YOU’RE INVITED! Thursday July 30 9:30am 210 Bedell Ave Hempstead, NY 11550 Beautiful home in Cathedral Gardens selling contents including books, collectibles, housewares, interesting furniture pieces and costume jewelry...Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details!

real estate for rent

Apartment For Rent

Saturday 7/25 10am to 2pm CHRIST CHURCH GC 33 Jefferson St (Corner of Chester) Big Variety!

Jewelry galore!

GARDEN CITY BORDER: Spacious 1 bedroom + balcony. $1375 + electric. Gated parking, laundry room, air conditioning, hardwood floors, near LIRR, NO BROKER FEE. www. gcbapts.com / 516-742-1101

Office Space GARDEN CITY SOUTH Ideal location, mint, large office space, 1st floor. Must see to appreciate. Near LIRR, stores. Available now. $1,750​/​mth. Call Owner 516-538-7474 or 538-7476

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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 Dog Walking & Running Mobile Socialization Program Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553

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CUTCHOGUE NASSAU POINT Newly renovated 3 BR, 2 full baths, minutes to vineyards, beaches & restaurants. CAC, large LR w/FP, large den w/FP off new EIK. MBR has king and FP. Patio with grill.

Beach chairs​/​kayaks. Available August $8,400. Call 516-317-3440 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 1 week rentals. Please call 516-2480079 or 516-732-9435 NORTH FORK NEW SUFFOLK Fully equipped house overlooking NEW SUFFOLK BEACH. Sleeps up to 8 with 4 bedrooms, outdoor shower, grill and more. Available as follows: JULY 31- AUGUST 16 (3 weekends): $8,000, Weeks: $3,750 SEPTEMBER 8-30: $6,000, Weeks: $2,500 OCTOBER: $5,000, Weeks: $2,000 For pictures see NEWSUFFOLKBEACHHOUSE. COM Call 516-742-3494 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full​ /​partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

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Auto For Sale BUICK CENTURY 1995: 47K miles, 4 new tires, new parts, A/C, excellent running condition! $3,300.

516-747-5799 or 516-747-3463

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

Lots for Sale SO. ADK LAKEFRONT! 1st time offered! July 25th & 26th! 12 acres abuts state land $39,900, 9 acres lakefront $69,900, 30 acres 3 lakefront cabins $299,900, 144 acres lake access 289,900.

Less than 3 hrs to NYC, 1/2 hr west of Albany. Call 888-9058847 to register or tour at WoodworthLakePreserve.com

- Over 600 vacation homes in all price ranges!

- Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Southern Shores to Corolla - July and August weeks still available!

Open House

HANDYMAN

GARDEN CITY 86 HAMPTON RD Sunday 7/26 2pm to 4pm Sunday 8/2 2pm to 4pm Sunday 8/9 2pm to 4pm JUST LISTED Gorgeous single family home 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths $1,750,000 PRICED TO SELL! ALL INVITED!

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

NASSAU COUNTY EAST ROCKAWAY Sunday 7/26 12pm to 3pm, 25 Yarmouth Rd. 3 BR, 2 Bath, Expanded Cape, Mint condition. $469k Broker 516-721-8885. Not in flood zone!!

Out Of Town Real Estate ARLINGTON, VT: LOG CABIN 15 acres, borders Green Mountain National Forest. 2 large bedrooms upstairs, kitchen, bath, living room downstairs. Fireplace upstairs & downstairs, full porch, mudroom. $169,000. 516-640-5523 DELAWARE: New homes in Sussex and Kent counties from $209,000 in communities close to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Bay (Bower’s Beach) or Nanticoke River (Seaford). 302-653-7700 www.

LenapeBuilders.net ORLANDO VICINITY Gated Community w/ Security Guards. Built 2013. 3,698 sf, 5 BR, 4.5 Bath, 3 Car Garage. 2 Community Pools w/ water parks. Huge Lake. Boating & Fishing. Boat dock can be built.

Asking $625K. Call 443-875-9204

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

service directory

Cleaning SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686 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

Computers COMPUTER SERVICES BY GCHS honors student, 6 years experience. Set-up, upgrade, repair your computer or custom build one, improve performance, install programs, remove malware, set up printers, back-up drives, provide instruction. Low rates. 917-482-0998

HANDYMAN ONE STOP FOR ALL YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDS! Basement, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, carpentry, crown molding, closets, doors, sheetrock, painting, dry wall, repairs, spackling & wall paper removal and installation, decks powerwashed, stained and built. Gem Basement Doctor 516-623-9822. www.gem-home.com

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

Instruction MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus.

Norm 625-3314 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

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 GRACE ROOFING: Est. 1977. slate, tile flat roofs, asphalt and wood shingle roofs, gutters and leaders cleaned and replaced, professional new roof installation.

Free estimates, expert leak repairs. lic​/​ins, local references, residential​/​commerical 516-753-0268

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.

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classifieds ▼ 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 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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Legal Notice SUPREME COURT ​​ COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff against PEDRO DE LA CRUZ, ROSANN DE LA CRUZ, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 5, 2014.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 25th day of August, 2015 at 11:30 a.m.

Said premises known as 114-06 238th Street, Elmont, N.Y. 11003.

Tax account number: SBL #: 32-633-41.

Approximate amount of lien $ 381,370.15 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 002654-12. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee.

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SUPREME COURT​—​COUNTY OF NASSAU INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB, Plaintiff against KERRY SCHILLER, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 8, 2010.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 25th day of August, 2015 at 11:30 a.m.

Said premises known as 15 Princeton Street, Williston Park, N.Y. 11596.

Tax account number: SBL #: 9-180-147 Approximate amount of lien $ 440,490.61 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 015164-08. Robert P. Lynn, Jr., Esq., Referee.

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Jacksonville Armada FC defeated the Cosmos, 1-0, the first NASL loss since exiting the 2014 semifinals last November.

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Armada ends Cosmos’ unbeaten streak Despite controlling large stretches of their road match against Jacksonville Armada FC on Saturday night, the New York Cosmos left Community First Park with a 1-0 loss. It was the Cosmos’ first defeat in league play this year, ending an unbeaten streak of 11 matches.

The Cosmos (5-6-1) had not been bested in an NASL encounter since exiting the 2014 postseason semifinals last November. Tommy Krizanovic’s short-range finish in the 54th minute propelled Armada FC (4-3-7) to their fourth home win of the season.

“I thought we gave a good effort,” said Cosmos head coach Giovanni Savarese postgame. “We created chances, but unfortunately we couldn’t capitalize on those.

“We had chances, but sometimes we were unlucky. We needed to be a bit more determined to finish those chances that we had.”

Fullback Hunter Freeman cracked the starting lineup again in Jacksonville, approaching full fitness after being sidelined with an injury for parts of the Spring Season. He had a quick impact on the game through set pieces, nearly putting New York ahead in the 17th minute with a powerful free kick from 30 yards out. Freeman’s effort beat Armada FC goalkeeper

David Sierra but clanged off the left post, and the game remained scoreless.

The chances continued for the Cosmos only four minutes later. Midfield buildup from Danny Szetela ended with Lucky Mkosana and Raúl combining in the Jacksonville box for a close look at goal. In the end Raúl was forced to fire quickly by a charging Sierra, and his attempt rolled left of the post.

“I think this was a game in which we dictated the pace,” Freeman said. “But that’s how soccer goes sometimes. As disappointing as it is right now I think we’ll go back, look at the tape and see some positives.”

In the second half Jacksonville capitalized on a quick opportunity. Midfielder Lucas Scaglia delivered a ball into the penalty area,aimed towards Jaime Castrillón and Cosmos goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer. Castrillón then redirected with his head past Maurer and into the oncoming foot of Krizanovic, who knocked the ball in for his first career NASL goal.

“It was a difficult ball that came between our center backs and our goalie,“ said Savarese. “I think there was a bit of miscommunication. Once Jimmy was out of the play, then it became a gamble, and they were able to score.”

Cosmos midfielder Sebastián Guen-

“There were times in this game when zatti found plenty of space behind the Armada FC defense throughout the evening. we could’ve been more patient, and In the 59th minute the Uruguayan had moved things from side to side,” said Freea close look at goal, but his angled shot man. “We’ve seen games like this where slithered its way across the goalmouth we play well but don’t put away our opand out of bounds for a goal kick. portunities. We have to be better. We have In the 88th minute, Walter Restrepo to put them away.” danced inside the penalty area. The midThe Cosmos will look to rebound fielder rattled off a strike, but Sierra de- when they travel to face Indy Eleven on flected the potential equalizer high and Saturday, July 25 at Michael A. Carroll CHERRY - 1-8 Page-H - 07-10-15_Layout 1 Stadium.

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