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Waldbaum’s in Albertson awaiting transition after A&P auctions stores

BY J OE N i K i c The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. auctioned the remainder of its unsold supermarkets, including a Waldbaum’s in Great Neck, at a Manhattan law office last Thursday and Friday.

The Waldbaum’s at 40 Great Neck Road, which had received no bid at the first round of auctions on Oct. 1 and 2, again received no bids after the second round of auctioning, according to Local 338 of the Retail, Wholesale, Department Store Union and the United Food and Commercial Workers website, which represents employees of the various A&P-owned stores.

Local 338 president John R. Durso said it was unclear what would happen with the unsold supermarkets, but a future auction may take place for potential bidders.

“Unfortunately, there were a number of adjourned stores, meaning that either there were no winning bidders or no bids placed on

these particular locations,” Durso said. “The future of these adjourned stores is unclear at this time but there is a possibility that there could be another auction at a later date.”

Shelves at the Waldbaum’s in Great Neck and Albertson, as well as the Pathmarks in New Hyde Park and Greenvale, were seen half-empty due to upcoming store sales and closures.

Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in July to protect their A&P, Food Basics, The Food Emporium, Pathmark, Superfresh and Waldbaum’s stores from creditors.

The financially beleaguered company tentatively agreed to sell 12 A&P, Pathmark and Waldbaum’s stores, including the Pathmark at 2335 New Hyde Park Road in New Hyde Park, to ShopRite parent company WakeFern Food Corp. for $40 million, according to documents filed in United States southern district bankruptcy court on Sept. 29.

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The Mineola High School Mustangs, supported by a crowd of about 1,000, beat the Oyster Bay Baymen 35-9 in Mineola’s homecoming football game on Oct. 10. See story on page 4.

W.P. doctor remembered at private funeral service

BY J OE N i K i c ANd BiLL SAN ANTONiO

who was found dead on Oct. 4 in the lobby of an apartment building in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood.

The service was private A funeral service was held last week for Dr. Kiersten Cer- and only for immediate famveny, the Manhasset woman ily members, according to an

obituary posted on the Fairchild Sons Inc. funeral home website.

Efforts to reach administrators at the Manhasset funeral home, located at 1570 Northern Blvd., were unavailing.

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Trustees OK 7-Eleven E.W., W.P to get speed signs with restrictions Concerns in failed lawsuit addressed in conditions Town to install with Martins’ aid

BY N O A H M A N S K A R

Tanner said the village is getting one solar-powered sign, which will be placed in the southbound lane on Roslyn Road.

The signs are a “first step” in getting a handle on the increase in traffic the village has seen over the past couple years, Tanner said.

“We can’t build walls around our community, but at the same point there are things we can do to let people know that you’re not on a major highway when you go through our village,” said Tanner, adding that East Williston is also working with the county to develop more ways to control traffic.

Williston Park will also get one sign, which officials hope to move to different locations, Mayor Paul Ehrbar said.

When Bosworth and Martins approached village leaders with the idea, Ehrbar said, they thought it would be a good way to make Williston Park’s streets safer for its many seniors and children.

“We’re looking to do anything we can to control and slow down traffic in the village, and we thought it would be a good opportunity,” Ehrbar said.

Drivers in Williston Park, East Williston and Westbury will soon get a reminder to watch their speed that will be hard to miss.

The Town of North Hempstead plans to place about two dozen radar-activated speed signs around the town with a $100,000 grant from the state’s Division of Criminal Justice Services, which state Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola) helped secure.

The town decided to pursue the grant after seeing an uptick in the number of traffic fataliPHOTO FROM GOOGLE MAPS ties caused by excessive speed, After a three-year court battle, the Mineola Board of Trustees officially approved last Wednesday spokesman Sam Marksheid said 7-Eleven’s application to build a store in this lot at 400 E. Jericho Turnpike. in an email.

“We hope that the new raThe trustees agreed with the dar activated speed signs will to keep cars from crossing two

BY N O A H lanes of traffic on the thorough- residents’ concerns, but said the encourage those taking to the MANSKAR fare and to keep drivers off of issuing the restrictions was all roads to practice safe driving A new 7-Eleven store is com- Jay Court, a street at the west they could do to assuage them habits,” Bosworth said in an ing to Mineola, but it will have side of the property that leads at this point, given the appellate Oct. 7 press release. into a residential neighborhood. court’s decision. to follow some instructions.

The three villages chosen as Strauss said village officials the first recipients for the signs, Other rules say the 24-hour The village Board of Trustees on Wednesday night ap- store cannot accept deliveries will be monitoring 7-Eleven to which show drivers’ speed as proved the controversial store between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., must make sure they follow the condi- they pass them, are those that for 400 E. Jericho Turnpike, as build a fence at the rear of the tions. If further problems arise, need them the most, Marksheid mandated by a state appellate property, keep its garbage dump- he said, the village can penalize said. sters enclosed and install a secu- the store or create further recourt in April.

East Williston Mayor David strictions.

But with it came a set of rity camera system.

The village’s final decision The village’s decision notes restrictions on traffic flow, lighting, deliveries and maintenance that 7-Eleven agreed to all these on the store came after a threethat the court said the village measures during the first pub- year court battle that started could place on the convenience lic hearing about it in October with 7-Eleven suing the village in the state Supreme Court after 2011. store chain.

But those who live near the its request for a special use per“Just because we approved it doesn’t mean we’re turning a property are still concerned they mit was denied.

The court sided with the blind eye,” Village of Mineola will see an influx of traffic that will further endanger the many village, but 7-Eleven appealed Mayor Scott Strauss said.

Most of the conditions ad- children living there, as many to the state Appellate Division, dress to the board’s traffic con- drivers already speed through which ruled in April that the village had to allow the store to cerns, which were the basis for their neighborhood.

“I am so scared that one of open with “reasonable” restricits original rejection of the store the kids in the neighborhood is tions. in 2012.

In September the Court Its decision Wednesday says going to get hit by a car, and it’s PHOTO COURTESY OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD 7-Eleven must put up signs di- only going to be worse now that of Appeals, the state’s highrecting traffic out of the store to 7-Eleven’s in place,” resident est court, denied to hear the From left: State Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola), North Hempstead Eric Shaw said at Wednesday’s village’s appeal of that ruling, town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Williston Park Mayor Paul East Jericho Turnpike. clearing the way for the store.

The restrictions are designed meeting.

Ehrbar with the village’s radar-activated speed sign.

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Berman, Diamond tout outreach Incumbent receiver of taxes, challenger seek same ends with different means

B y J oe N i k i c Both North Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, a Democrat, and his Republican challenger Scott Diamond said that educating residents on filing property assessment grievances are essential to the job, but their methods of informing the public differ.

“My outreach is specifically for explaining to people about property tax exemptions, all of the exemptions that are available to them under the law, and making sure that every one of our residents gets those exemptions that they are entitled to,” Berman said in an interview with Blank Slate Media. “The bigger program has to do with assessment and grievances, which I get far more people interested in coming to my outreach seminars to hear me speak.”

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Diamond, who admitted to being an avid social media user, said he did not know that Berman was holding such programs.

“I never hear about them,” Diamond said in an interview with Blank Slate Media. “I would like to hold public forums and post it on social media through Facebook and Twitter.”

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January to March “grievance period” since he came into office in 2010, when he won a special election for a one-year term.

When he first came into office, Berman said, only 5,000 residents were receiving Enhanced STAR tax exemptions, a school tax relief program available for seniors over 65.

He said he knew that more people qualified for the program because the town had 65,000

residents and 22-23 percent were seniors.

“I created this seminar where I go to all of the libraries and senior groups and I meet with as many people as possible and I explain to them about the Enhance STAR and all the qualifications,” Berman said.

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Diamond, who admitted to having no property assessment experience, said he found issue with the current assessment system and wanted to change it should he be elected.

“Our idea is that the assessment should be individual,” he said. “Make it individual, a Town of North Hempstead assessment, a Town of Hempstead assessment, let’s localize the assessment.”

Property assessments are currently conducted by the county.

Berman said he wanted the assessment system changed because it “is totally broken and unfair and uneven.”

Diamond, who also works as an Auxiliary Police Officer in Mineola, said during campaigning residents had voiced concerns about the online payment of taxes and their issues with the online system.

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School pride and a 35-9 victory Mineola High School marks homecoming with parade, swamping of Oyster Bay Baymen

BY N O A H M A N S K A R

Mineola High School students, staff and alumni showed their pride for the school at its homecoming festivities Oct. 10.

About 1,000 people came to see the Mineola Mustangs defeat the Oyster Bay Baymen 35-9 in the annual homecoming football game, district Athletic Director Ralph Amitrano said.

Spectators filled Hampton Mineola High School cheerleaders root for the Mustangs football team during the Oct. 10 homecoming game. Stadium’s stands and lined up around the fence behind the team benches for the 2 p.m. game, he said.

The game usually draws a large crowd, Amitrano said, because alumni enjoy returning to the school to catch up with classmates and teachers.

“It makes you feel good that you were a part of their youth and they’re great contributing members of society now,” he said.

One of them was former Mineola linebacker Ryan Ecker, who came to the homecoming game Photos/Kimberly Toledo from the University of Arizona, where he is in his first year of colThe Mineola football team prepares to take on the Oyster Bay Baymen, whom they defeated 35-9. lege.

Ecker was named one of the National Football Foundation’s Golden 11 scholar athletes in his senior year, head football coach Dan Guido said, and his former teammates got to celebrate the honor with him over the weekend.

Having alumni such as Ecker present for the game gets the Mustangs “pumped up,” Guido said.

A parade with the theme of “Mustang Pride” preceded the game, making its way from Andrews Avenue to the stadium on Union Street The high school’s homecoming court was also honored during the game.

Seniors Chris Alexander and Tara Maloney were named king and queen, respectively.

Junior Nicole Pereira, sophomore Michaela Franz and freshman Maria Martins were all selected as princesses.

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Martins to chair series Hempstead needs of min. wage hearings transparency: Amoroso the air, right?”

While the witness list has not been fiState Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola) nalized, Martins said, the committee will will lead a series of legislative hearings in most likely hear from businesses, econoAlbany about Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to mists, labor leaders and representatives raise the state minimum wage to $15 per from non-profit organizations.

As chair of the comhour. mittee, he will moderate In the hearings, which the discussions and queswill probably run from tion the witnesses. mid-November to the first In September, Cuomo week of December, the called for the minimum senate’s labor committee wage to rise to $15 statewill assess the potential wide by 2021, but has yet impacts of the wage hike, to draft a bill for the LegisMartins said. lature to consider.

“It’s to make sure that Martins, who voted we’re prepared, that the for a 2013 law gradually Legislature has all of the raising the state minimum necessary information so wage from $7.25 to $9 that when the legislative per hour, said he thinks session starts (in January) the governor’s proposal is that we’re able to address State Sen. Jack Martins “interesting,” but the comthe issue,” he said. mittee now needs to “do The most important the hard work of bringing questions for the committee to address, Martins said, is the gover- everyone together and trying to build connor’s basis for the $15 figure and how such sensus of what’s best for everyone.”

“When (Cuomo is) ready to propose a high wage floor would impact stakeholders such as small businesses and seniors liv- actual language, I want to make sure that we’re not only ready to engage but also ing on a fixed income.

“Where’d that number come from?” he have a sense of where the community is on asked. “They couldn’t have picked it out of this issue as well,” Martins said.

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behind closed doors, I would consider it a modest victory,” Amoroso said in a sit-down interview with Blank Slate Media.

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BY N O A H MANSKAR Dino Amoroso said he became the Democratic candidate for Hempstead town clerk because he “answered the phone at the wrong time.”

The resident, a former Brooklyn prosecutor and CEO of Nassau County’s offtrack betting corporation, did not expect to run for the office.

But now that the Lynbrook resdent has accepted county Democratic Party chairman Jay Jacobs’ offer for his candidacy, he said, he is aiming to bring Hempstead’s dealings “out of the shadows” by opening the town government.

“If I could provide a snapshot into what goes on

Dino Amoroso clerk would be to make the town’s government more accessible and transparent for residents, he said.

In his experience, current town officials have failed to be forthcoming and transparent with documents to which citizens are entitled to have access.

When Amoroso has asked officials for information such as salaries of town employees during public meetings, he said, their default response is to say, “FOIL me.”

“What are you hiding, for Pete’s sake?” Amoroso said. “That’s our money, that’s our government.”

None of Hempstead’s public records are currently available online, which Amoroso said he wants to change.

While he does not know exactly how he would make documents accessible digitally, he said, he knows there are easy and inexpensive ways to do it.

Amoroso also said he would work to keep the town’s public meeting times consistent so more residents can attend.

Creating transparency and accountability, Amoroso said, would allow him to bring some balance to Hempstead’s predominantContinued on Page 46

Restoration of Herricks Pond Continues At the confluence of Herricks Road, Shelter Rock Road and Searingtown Road is the site of one of Long Island’s many kettle ponds. These ponds were formed naturally by glaciers thousands of years ago as they reached all the way south to Long Island.

Herricks Pond is also noteworthy for another special reason: It is now an educational resource for Herricks students. The pond’s restoration was spearheaded by a teacher from the Herricks School District. Susan D’Andrilli, a fifth grade teacher at Center Street School, has worked tirelessly over the past few years with local governments to secure funding to restore the pond.

This year, with the assistance of State Sen. Jack Martins, another $100,000 was provided to continue with the restoration and further development of the pond and surrounding park. As the restoration continues, the pond is now also used as an outdoor classroom for students throughout the school district to explore and observe science and nature in action.

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Proposed county budget under fire Dems, GOP legislators join comptroller, clerk in criticism of Mangano’s plan for 2016 B Y N O A H M A N S K A R property tax refunds.

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano’s proposed budget came under fire from lawmakers and administrators last week as it goes through hearings in the county Legislature.

The budget puts Nassau County at risk of a $49.1 million deficit, county Comptroller George Maragos told the Legislature during the first of two budget hearings on Oct. 8.

The Republican executive’s proposal includes $30.7 million in spending cuts and $84.3 million in new revenue, but Maragos said much of that revenue is not guaranteed, making a balanced budget unlikely.

“The 2016 proposed budget has little flexibility and leaves no room for error,” he said in a press release.

Among the revenue sources found risky by Maragos, also a Republican, were $20 million from a proposed video casino and $60 million in bonds for

The review also said sales tax revenue is likely to decline in the coming year, creating an $11.2 million revenue risk.

The county’s debt and liabilities would continue to grow under the budget, Maragos said.

Long-term debt would approach $3.9 billion. Pension and property tax liabilities — the difference between the amount of money the county owes to residents and the amount of funds it has on hand — would also increase to $240 million and $305 million, respectively.

Maragos’s review came a day after all 19 county legislators announced they would reject Mangano’s budget because it contains a property tax increase, which would account for about $12 million in revenue.

In an Oct. 7 statement, Democratic Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D-Hempstead) called the proposed tax hike

County Comptroller George Maragos “simply ridiculous and frankly unacceptable,” adding that the Republican majority should follow through and reject it. “(T)his high-tax budget has to go and if the county executive can’t come up with $12 million dollars of spending cuts in his budget then we will be forced to propose some ourselves,” Abrahams said in the statement.

Mangano spokesman Brian

Nevin said the executive would consider amendments to his budget, but the Legislature has yet to present any to him.

Efforts to reach Republican Majority Leader Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) were unavailing.

Mangano’s spokesman Brian Nevin did not respond to a request for comment on Maragos’ review or the legislators’ opposition to the tax hike.

The proposed budget also contains $35.6 million in revenue from fee increases in the county clerk’s office and Department of Assessment, which Maragos’ review says are unlikely to come through.

Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell, a Republican, also wrote a letter to lawmakers Friday opposing the hikes, saying they would dangerously burden the county’s real estate market.

For example, she said in the letter, filing three forms to buy or sell a mortgaged property cost $30 in 2010.

If Mangano’s budget went through, the same three forms would cost $1,575 to file in 2016, a jump of 5,250 percent that O’Connell called “unconscionable.”

Another proposed increase would raise the “tax map verification fee,” which falls under the assessment department, from $75 to $225.

Taken together, O’Connell said in her letter, the hikes would put a “catastrophic” financial burden on homeowners.

“The proposed fee increases before you are egregious and quite possibly in violation of the New York state law,” she wrote.

The Legislature held its second budget hearing on Tuesday.

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Singas leads Murray in campaign spending

BY N O A H M A N S K A R She is behind in recent poll numbers, but Democratic district attorney candidate Madeline Singas leads her Republican opponent Kate Murray in campaign spending, Oct. 2 campaign finance reports show.

Since July, the acting Nassau County district attorney’s campaign spent $545,142.06, compared to the Hempstead town supervisor’s $486,042.03.

Singas’ campaign also took in more money than Murray’s since July.

She got $229,190.38 in total contributions, $136,488 of which came from individual or partnership donations; $31,450 from corporate donors; $49,550 from “other” donors, including organizations, committees and PACs; and $11,702.38 from “in-kind” donations.

Murray received a total of $158,491.83, with $84,125 from individual donors, $17,075 from corporate entities and $57,291.83 in “other” and “in-kind” donations, the Farmingdalebased Checker Transportation Corp. and Sewane Golf and Country Club in Hewlett Harbor.

At $481,551.92, Singas’ war chest is more than twice the size of Murray’s, which contains $210,637.99.

While Singas’ filing 32 days prior to the Nov. 3 general election shows $167,559 in expenditures and $71,729.01 in donations, that amount only reflects what her campaign spent since Sept. 17.

Singas had a primary race against former Manhattan prosecutor Michael A. Scotto, and she had to file a finance report 10 days after the Sept. 10 primary election.

Murray did not have a primary opponent, so last week’s filing was her campaign’s first since July.

Both campaigns’ largest single expenses on the most recent reports were for television ads.

Murray paid $185,800 to Blauvelt, N.Y.-based firm McLaughlin & Associates on Sept. 8 and another $118,000 on Sept. 25 to produce campaign ads.

Singas paid $86,082 to AKPD Message and Media, LLC — a New York Citybased firm run by David Axelrod, President Barack Obama’s campaign strategist in 2008 — for TV ads on Sept. 22.

On Sept. 15, which falls under the 10day post-primary report, her campaign paid the same company $100,793.38 to produce ads.

Since July, Singas has spent a total of $186,875.38 on TV ads.

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New Yorkers Choose Mineola teacher picked

to tout Common Core

BY N O A H M A N S K A R

Advocating for the controversial Common Core school curriculum in Nassau County can be a daunting task for Janice Killelea.

Many parents have pulled their children out of Common Core tests since the beginning of their implementation in 2012, saying they are unnecessarily strenuous for students and require weeks of preparation.

But the New York Educator Voice fellowship has tasked Killelea, a third grade teacher at Mineola’s Jackson Avenue School, with highlighting Common Core’s positive aspects to show the tests aren’t all there is to it.

“It’s a good thing. We want to challenge our kids and make them college and careerready,” Killelea said.

Killelea is one of about 50 teachers from across the state to receive the fellowship from education non-profit America Achieves, which started the program last year.

She said she applied for the fellowship because she has seen the Common Core curriculum do good things in her classroom.

Killelea, who has taught in Mineola elementary schools for 25 years, said she sees the benefit to students as they progress through school.

For example, Common Core has thirdgraders read more non-fiction and write about what they read, as opposed to writing their own stories.

The new math curriculum teaches “mental math,” which Killelea said instills important problem-solving and collaboration skills early in their education.

“When you talk about college and career ready, those are the skills that you want the kids to have, so I feel that going in deeper and focusing in on higher-order thinking skills produces kids that are a lot more prepared for the next grade,” she said.

At the end of August, she and the other fellows met in Albany to share stories like these of Common Core’s positive impacts, as well as ideas about how the new standards could improve education across the state.

Now, over the course of this year, part of Killelea’s job as a fellow is to keep sharing those positive ideas and stories with other teachers, lawmakers and the public.

But she and the other fellows also plan to voice their concerns about “unsolved problems” with Common Core, particularly its assessment tests and their link to teacher evaluations.

“Ultimately, we want to support high standards so that across the state, schools have access to the same levels of education and our students graduate high school having opportunity,” she said in an email.

The fellowship asks Killelea to meet with legislators and speak at conferences to help people understand the much-debated standards.

She also writes op-ed articles highlighting the ways in which Common Core has helped her students — some of which have met some opposition from the “opt out movement.”

Parents in the movement say Common Core’s standardized tests and framework for teacher evaluations are unfair to students and prioritize test scores over their education and well-being.

Killelea said she agrees with many of those parents’ concerns.

Some districts do spend too much time focused on test preparation, she said, and rules about the tests have been harmful to students with disabilities and those who do not speak English as their first language.

But, she said, she tries to point out that the tests, teacher evaluations and classroom curriculum are three separate parts of the whole Common Core system.

“I do respect the parents’ opinions,” Killelea said. “A lot of parents are concerned, but I think you can’t clump it all together.”

Killelea said she thinks most parents want their children to be challenged, and in most cases, Common Core does that in a constructive way.

“If you expect less, you’re going to get less,” she said. “If you expect more from kids, more than likely you’re going to get it.”

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Janice Killelea, an elementary teacher at Mineola’s Jackson Avenue School, was one of about 50 teachers from around the state to receive the 2015 New York Educator Voice fellowship in the program’s second year.

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Kamburg touts bang for the buck Says presentation on new programs illustrates value taxpayers receive from district

BY B ON N I E E LL M A N While the East Williston school district is spending a lot of money on several new programs, school board President Mark Kamburg said Wednesday, they are yielding good results for students.

Teachers had the spotlight at Wednesday’s school board meetings to discuss how current and future programs could help the district better meet the student’s educational goals.

Wheatley English teacher Colin McKenna discussed a new and innovative program to the district, which involves seniors having the option to take two courses at Syracuse University while they are still seniors in high school.

The program, known as SUPA, would allow seniors to take “college classes at community college prices,” McKenna said, including Syracuse’s basic writing class.

He said the program is designed to help students improve their academic writing and analysis skills.

Teachers must go through an intensive two-week training course and take workshops in order to be certified for SUPA, McKenna said.

Responding to a question from Kamburg, McKenna said there is a possibility that SUPA students could get dual enrollment status for the program in order to get college credit. “(D)ual enrollment is a win-win situation and dual enrollment has increased over the last few years,” McKenna said.

At the Willets Road School, teachers are also implementing a technology program that will teach students how to use Google’s web-based programs, such as Google Docs and Google Sheets.

Teachers recently arranged a “mystery” Google hangout, where students had a video chat with other students from around the world and they both asked each other questions about their environment.

Sixth graders will also have the unique opportunity to learn simple computer coding to play games.

Wheatley School Cynthia Schwartz and JoBeth Roberts outlined the goals of a program in which students write a 1,500- to 2500-word research paper based on History Day. “The overall goal is to have students learn the research process by digging deeper” Schwartz said.

The school board also announced

Wednesday that it would offer Advanced Placement in Italian and art at the Wheatley.

In addition to offering the new AP Italian course, the district is also offering students the opportunity to take a college-level course in the language at St. John’s University, world languages chair Joan Anderson said.

The North Side School is reforming

math instruction and making it more visual for students.

Using images “cements” lessons in students’ minds, math teacher Sloan Sepe said, and they have to utilize different strategies for problem solving.

“Sixth grade is a pivotal point in a student’s math education and the children found multiple pathways to get to that understanding,” Sepe said.

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Dentist office plan still under scrutiny

BY N O A H M A N S K A R A Williston Park dentist will have to wait at least another month before finding out whether he can build a new office after it burned down last year.

Joseph Locurto has downsized his proposed mixed-use building at 623 Willis Ave. from three stories to two and now only wants to add one apartment above his dentist office rather than three, his lawyer told village Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday night.

The board said they appreciated Locurto’s “willingness to reconsider” his original idea, chairman Brian Cunningham said, after it drew criticism from residents and board members in September.

But some who live near the site are concerned a two-story building would still create a slippery slope that would change the character of the village.

“It might be we’re still trying to put a square peg in a round hole,” resident Mike Brew said at Tuesday’s meeting.

Locurto’s business would be the first to rebuild after the July 2014 fire that destroyed six buildings on Willis Avenue.

The proposal is “in line with the archi-

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But Brew and other residents said they worried the other five property owners will also add apartments to their businesses, bringing an influx of cars to an area already strapped for parking spots.

“If you allow this and the other property owners that build on this site follow suit, with the amount of cars, you may be responsible for changing the whole tenor of downtown Williston Park,” said Ron Sciacca, who lives on Goodrich Street.

The board asked Locurto, his attorney Michael Holland and architect Clarence Weigold to submit detailed architectural plans for the building so it could make a more informed decision at November’s meeting.

They made a similar request in September, asking for additional documents and potential changes to the original plan, which Locurto submitted in May. The delays have made rebuilding even more expensive for Locurto, he said, because he is still paying for insurance and taxes on the empty lot 15 months after the fire in addition to renting out his temporary practice in Albertson.

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Car fire closes part of Shelter Rock Rd. B y H arr i son M ar d er A motorist drove into a pole on Shelter Rock Road in North Hills early Tuesday morning, causing the car to burst to into flames, and causing a portion of Shelter Rock Road to be closed, police said.

The vehicle, which was traveling southbound on Shelter Rock Road between I.U. Willets Road and Links Drive at approximately 2:41 a.m., when the vehicle struck a pole on the side of the road, police said.

The driver, who has not yet been identified, fled the scene, police said.

There were no reported injuries, police

said.

There were no witnesses to the crash, and police are not sure if the driver had any passengers in the car.

Police said they are still investigating who was driving the car.

Crews from Verizon and PSEG arrived at the scene around 8:30 a.m. to help rid the road of debris, as well as assist with downed power lines resulting from the crash.

Street lights on Shelter Rock Road from I.U. Willets Road to the Service Road lost power as a result of the crash.

Power was restored to the lights sometime Tuesday morning, police said.

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Time to stand up to N.R.A.

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he numbers are staggering. be done. It’s just a matter of mental Every year, more than health care.

The death rates of other coun33,000 Americans are killed by guns — an average of 92 tries and areas in those country with tougher gun laws, including a day.

Since the massacre in Sandy New York State, says otherwise.

But let’s for a moment accept Hook, Conn., when 26 people were gunned down by a madman with as genuine the belief by N.R.A. supa high-powered semi-automatic porters including many Republicans weapons — including 20 children running for president that mental ages 6 and 7 — 87,000 Americans health care is behind much of the gun violence. There is no question have died.

New York Times columnist that this country’s mental health Nicholas Kristof has reported that system is badly in need of fixing.

So what is their plan for fixing since 1970, more Americans have died from guns than died in all U.S. the country’s mental health system wars going to the American Revo- and preventing the daily slaughter? lution. Less than 1.4 million people This is a question that voters ought have died in wars since 1775 com- to be asking.

As President Obama recently pared to more 1.45 million gun deaths since 1970 including sui- pointed out in the wake of the Oregon shootings, there is no other cides, homicides and accidents.

Since 2013, according to Ev- cause of death in this country — erytown for Guns Safety, there have let alone one that kills more than been at least 149 school shootings 33,000 people a year — in which there is so little action.

— 52 this year alone.

A good start would be for ConSending your children to school should not be considering the same gress to remove limits that, defying all logic, it has imposed on govas sending them into harms way.

But after shootings on three ernment research and funding for college campuses in the past two studying the causes of gun violence.

In refuting a critic, Kristof also weeks — including a spree at Umpqua Community in Oregon suggested we apply the same public that left 10 dead — on top of all health approach to guns as we did the other shootings and one has to to cars.

“We don’t ban cars, he said, wonder.

Do students and their parents “but we do require driver’s licenses, now need to evaluate the gun laws seatbelts, airbags, padded dashof the state in which they plan to boards, safety glass and collapsattend college as well as a college’s ible steering columns. And we’ve reduced the auto fatality rate by 95 public safety measures.

Sadly, the answer is probably percent.”

The N.R.A. succeeds because its yes.

No other developed nation in members will base their entire decithe world comes close to the United sion in how elected officials vote on gun regulation.

States in these numbers.

Perhaps, it’s time for all other But the N.R.A and the many elected officials who cower at its voters to do the same. An awful lot election might say nothing needs to of lives are on the line.

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L. Island’s water supply is in need of protection

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e are an island, surrounded by nonpotable water.

Most of the water we drink is left from the glacial age, somewhat renewed by rainfall. We have no mountains to collect snow and no rivers to dam.

If we act now we will not be like Washington State or California.

It is time to stop alternate day watering. In fact to totally stop irrational water usage before we really need rationing. I have not turned on my watering system except for the week while we were away on a cruise ship.

Nothing happened to my extensive garden last year or so far this year. Routine rainfalls satisfy the needs of most of the plants.

Suggestions: Watering not be allowed except in a drought.

That to be declared by the Town of North Hempstead.

A permit requirement for watering to establish a new lawn.

A fine for watering without a special permit when watering is not allowed.

A lawsuit to keep NYC from tapping the limited reservoir underneath the island. And that the NYC system be available to the Town of North Hempstead if they insist on tapping, when our needs are no longer able to be met.

The surrounding salt sea invading our reservoir is already causing problems. So is the pollution of massive areas of groundwater.

Consider all the fertilizer and bug fumigant as poisons added to our drinking water.

Think ‘bottled’ water as the only future potable source. Check the prices.

For users of water of about 100,000 gallons it is only $2.45 per thounsand gallons from the Manhasset-Lakeville Water Department.

Less than a cup of coffee at a national chainstore.

Norman Roland Great Neck

Boycott town officials who opposed Iran nuclear deal

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hen North Hempstead residents vote on Nov. 3 for town officials, many will undoubtedly remember the Democratic officials’ August letter to Sen. Schumer and others in support of the Israeli Prime Minister’s and Zionist Organization of America’s opposition to the nuclear deal with Iran.

They will reward those officials with re-election votes.

On the other hand, I hope citizens, such as I, who supported the American president’s (and secretary of state’s) brave stance to slow the spread of all-out-Middle-East-and-perhapsworld war, will boycott these officials, who were

led by Supervisor Judi Bosworth.

And although the Republicans have been just as wrong on the issue of the multi-nation nuclear agreement, it was the Democrats’ use of official elected titles in signing the letter that for this Democrat earned continuing dismay.

If the issue had been one of local concern, such as a transportation or gun control matter, a letter to federal officials might have been appropriate, but on an extremely important matter of foreign policy, it was unpardonable.

Next time don’t sign in my name!

Robert D. Adams Great Neck

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Singas’ skills, expertise make her right choice

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’ve known Madeline Singas for 30 years, and throughout that time she’s been a person who stands for all that is right in this country.

She is a shining example of the American Dream. A child of immigrants who sought a better life for their family.

Madeline has been a protector of our society for her entire legal career. Protecting our unalienable rights from those who would seek to take them from us. She has stood by to protect the victims of Domestic Violence, especially the children.

She has fought to put behind bars perpetrators of violent and drug related crimes.

In a few weeks we all will be challenged to pick a new Nassau County District Attorney, so I ask you this question. Can we, or our children, afford to select and risk having a District Attorney with no criminal prosecutorial experience, ever? Think of it this way, what do you do when you are in need of a doctor, a specialist, a surgeon. We all only want the best.

The best person is the one most experienced at that job, or

who has done a procedure over and over, and one whose success rate is tremendous, and one who will give us a true and honest assessment of what we are facing.

The same goes for a contractor in your home, a mechanic for your car, and a tutor for your child.

Madeline Singas is that person and she has been doing it for more than 24 years, in both Queens and Nassau.

There is no one better, more qualified for, and more deserving of our trust, confidence and vote.

It appears as if Nassau Coun-

ty is on the precipice of a variety of different major issues that will affect our children’s health and safety, and the almighty dollar of the taxpayer.

The scourge of Heroin and its potential for an increased entry from both sides of our borders, domestic violence, child abuse, and now the potential political pay to play scandal that may rock both the Town of Oyster Bay and the Nassau County Executive’s office.

To ensure our security, safety, and growth in this county, elect a strong minded independent

Democrat, my friend Madeline Singas.

On Nov. 3, I ask you to cast your vote for Madeline Singas — a remarkable prosecutor, a devoted mother, a friend to all, and a District Attorney with the most experience that both Democrats and Republicans should support, and Nassau County needs to maintain our quality of life.

Strength, courage, determination, experience, and honesty.

Madeline Singas, the best choice for District Attorney.

Jim Gounaris Manhasset Hills

East Side Access faces delay due to lack of funding

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recent announcement by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority that Amtrak is responsible for additional delays on the progression of Long Island Rail Road East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal project only tells part of the story.

Intelligent Great Neck, New Hyde Park, Herricks, Albertson, Searingtown, Williston Park, Garden City, Mineola, Manhasset, Port Washington and other Long Island Rail Road riders may now have to wait until 2023 or later for East Side Access to begin actual service into Grand Central Terminal.

There is a $14 billion shortfall in funding for the original proposed $32 billion 2015-2019 MTA Capital Program. It was only last September 2014, that the New York State MTA Capital Program Review Board rejected the proposed $32 billion 20152019 MTA Five Year Capital Plan.

Eleven months later the proposal is still $14.1 billion short.

The MTA recently announced a revised $28.8 billion version which still needs to be submitted and approved by the MTA CPRB. This could result in postponing more work and funding into the next 2020 - 2024 MTA Capital Program for completion of East Side Access.

MTA Capital Construction Company which is in charge of building East Side Access is counting on $2.571 billion in funding under the proposed $32 billion 2015 - 2019 MTA Capital Program.

Some $1.785 billOne billion of the $2,571 billion is programmed to be needed for contract commitments in 2015.

As delays in confirming that this funding is in place continue, the odds increase for postpon-

ing more work and funding into the next 2020-2024 MTA Capital Program for completion of East Side Access.

There are contracts for work in the new LIRR Grand Central Terminal, tunnel tracks, elevators and escalators scheduled to be advertised and awarded in 2015.

These can’t proceed until funding is found and approved.

Any delays will impact both the project schedule and budget.

Experienced LIRR riders take advantage of existing options already available. Transferring at Woodside for the No. 7 express subway will take you to Grand Central Terminal in 15 minutes.

This is five minutes more than staying on to Penn Station or change at Queens Boro Plaza from the No. 7 subway for either the N or Q subway which will take you to 59th Street & Lexington Avenue in even less time.

LIRR passengers disembarking at either Hunters Point or Long Island City can transfer to the No. 7 subway and arrive at Grand Central Terminal in under five minutes. There is also a ferry at Long Island City with connections to 34th Street, Wall Street and other destinations.

Another option for LIRR rides is to change at Jamaica for the E subway line. The E line will take you to 53rd Street and Lexington Avenue.

You can also change from the E line to the F line at Union Turnpike. The F subway line takes you to 63rd Street and Lexington Avenue. You can also change from the E line to the R line at Queensborough Plaza. The R line will take you to 59th Street and Lexington Avenue.

Until the 1970s, both LIRR and New Jersey Transit riders exiting east at Penn Station had a direct underground passageway

known as the Hilton Corridor. It was also known as the Gimbel’s passageway. Gimbels was Macys chief competitor at Herald Square.

This provided a simple indoor connection to the 34th Street Herald Square IND and BMT subway, along with Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) station complex.

Further, there was an underground passageway along 6th Avenue which went as far north as 42nd Street.

As a teenager, I remember avoiding the rain and snow by using this indoor path. It would provide easy access to both the main branch of the New York public library and long gone Stern’s department store on 42nd Street..

Both passageways were closed many decades ago by New York City Transit and the LIRR, due to security issues.

If reopened today, commuters would have easy connections to the Broadway N, R & Q and 6th Avenue B,D, F & M subway lines along with the PATH system – rather than walking outside on the street exposed to both inclement weather and heavy vehicular traffic.

By using either the subway or walking (most New Yorkers can manage walking a few blocks to work and we could all use some healthy exercise), riders would have direct access via these subway lines to midtown or

the East Side of Manhattan along either the Broadway, 6th Avenue, 42nd, 53rd, 59th or 63rd Street corridors, served by numerous subway lines and stations.

How disappointing that the old Hilton corridor, which previously provided transit options for thousands of rush hour commuters continues to lay dormant after so many decades.

Consider transit riders disappointment that a proposal submitted by one of New York City’s developers, Vornado Realty Trust, to pay for construction to reopen the old Hilton Corridor, also known as the Gimbel’s passageway was never completed.

They had offered to do this in exchange for a city zoning variance to construct a high rise office building at 7th Avenue and 32nd Street. While the zoning variance was approved, Vornado Realty Trust never moved forward with construction of a high rise office building. This was due to a weak market for potential renters.

This connection could probably be restored in several years for less than the cost of one individual East Side Access construction contract or several of the larger construction contract change orders. Vornado Realty Trust estimated that the cost for reopening this 800 foot indoor corridor would be under $150 million dollars.

The Vernando Trust developers proposal to reopen and widen

it from some points where it narrows to 9 feet for $50 million.

Converting the total length to 15 feet wide could cost up to another $100 million. Diogenes is still searching for an elected official or MTA Board member to step forward and suggest adding this project for $150 million to the proposed MTA Five Year 2015-2019 Capital Program.

Since 2001, the total direct cost for East Side Access has grown from $3.5 to $10.8 billion today. The real cost is easily closer to $14 billion, when other items which are considered indirect and carried off line from the official project budget are included. These are financing charges ($600 million), additional capacity improvements at Jamaica LIRR station, ($450 million) along with numerous capital improvements east of Jamaica.

They include construction of additional parking at numerous stations, new bus services to stations, construction of new stations, completion of the Ronkonkoma branch double tracking between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma ($450 million), Main Line Third Track between Floral Park and Hicksville ($1.5 billion), new pocket tracks on other branches, new storage yards and other capital projects which will support implementation of East Side Access Larry Penner Great Neck

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

Great debates, chapter 1: coffee versus tea

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have always chosen coffee over tea in spite of health concerns, not because of them.

I always had a sneaking suspicion that it was bad for my blood pressure, or my arteries, or something … but that didn’t stop me.

In fact, the vague anxiety I felt could only be assuaged by another cup of coffee.

But a funny thing turned up in the New York Times the other day. According to an honest-togoodness medical doctor, coffee is actually good for you!

Dr. Aaron Carroll, Professor of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine, says that, all things considered, “The potential health benefits (of coffee) are surprisingly large.”

In fact, someday soon we might find that coffee is something that doctors nag us to consume — like yogurt, or kale, or Vitamin D. I love coffee so much that, even then, I will keep on drinking it…although I enjoyed it more when I thought it was a sin.

Tea apparently confers advantages, too, compared to abstaining — but less than coffee, except for some forms of cancer.

The trouble is, the advantage comes from drinking green tea — and in my experience, grass clippings are tastier.

To me, coffee means the anticipation of something good: a dessert, a conversation with friends, a treat.

Tea, by contrast, reminds me only of being sick with a sore throat.

The smell of coffee, wafting through the house from my mother’s kitchen, meant: company is coming!

Soon there would be special foods, laughter, maybe even a present or two. Most important, it meant all kinds of goodies were unattended in the kitchen, while Mom was distracted by her guests.

If the percolator was still burbling, there was a clear interval for theft. Tea kettles, on the other hand, had a nasty habit of whistling while you were still rearranging the pastries.

Coffee’s aroma has it all over

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A Look on the Lighter Side tea’s.

The actual taste, however, came at first as a huge disappointment. It was like the original Fall from Eden!

I told my kids, if they wanted a taste that would match the scent, they’d have to find some coffee ice cream.

This is no news to Starbucks.

I tasted a frappucino the other day — purely in the interests of research — and finally solved the mystery of why people shell out the kind of money it takes to

get a Starbucks drink.

It was nothing more nor less than a coffee milkshake!

“Where have you been all my life?” I said out loud to it, after my first sip.

“Is this really your first time?” the drink answered.

“Where have you been?”

“I’ve been hiding.”

The truth was, I’d been afraid it would be a gateway drug — and I was right. I had to prove to myself I could toss it out half-finished.

There were at least two drops left at the bottom.

Coffee isn’t just tasty, it’s useful.

Many years ago, I went to a doctor who told me I had to quit caffeine. So I tried.

Alas for me, I had also just started a new job, and discovered the hard way that employers are not favorably impressed by staff who can reliably be found drooling, fast asleep at their desk, every afternoon around 3.

My next job found me back on coffee.

Of course, it is possible to go

overboard.

In college I once had a takehome, open-book test which turned into an all-nighter before I knew it, because if you can use the book, you had probably better.

So I wrote on, into the night, drinking cup after cup of coffee while the tea-drinkers got a good night’s sleep.

I was okay for my first 12 cups. But finally, at cup No. 13, something went twang!

And my entire body felt like a giant guitar string that somebody had just plucked. All of a sudden, I was crazier than the kid next to me, who was trying to speed-read James Joyce’s “Ulysses.”

I finished that exam paper, somehow, then walked around, wide-awake and useless, for the next 24 hours.

But unless you’re a crazy kid in college, the bottom line is that coffee is more delicious, more useful, and more inspiring of ideas than any cup of tea.

If only it weren’t so darned good for you, it would be perfect.

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Murray police union endorsements troubling

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t is with a degree of astonishment that I read the article published in the Oct. 9 edition regarding the PBA endorsement and the two candidates for Nassau County District Attorney.

As a former prosecutor (Queens, 1987-1991) and a criminal defense attorney since then, I have experience on both sides of the aisle.

Applying that experience to the reasons for the Nassau

County PBA endorsement of Kate Murray, I am left in disbelief at the reported statement of PBA President Carver, that “…Singas promotion of her efforts to prosecute police officers in the county made it harder for him to believe the union could establish a strong working relationship with her DA’s office.”

Does this mean that rank and file Nassau County Police officer’s can only have a “strong

working relationship” with a DA who turns a blind eye when they commit crimes?

The basis for this endorsement is what is in the best interest of individual police officers.

The PBA is tasked with protecting it’s members.

It does not exist to protect the public, and no one faults it for that. But as an organization, it should refrain from political involvement cloaked in pretext

of acting for the public good.

It is clearly not objective, and it’s endorsement is motivated by self-interest, and not what is best for the public.

As a taxpayer, I prefer an independent prosecutor who is above the politics of prosecution.

DA Singas freely investigates her own house, without concern of offending or losing endorsements. Her office investigates wrongdoing, regardless of the

political cost of losing an endorsement.

That is the definition of a public servant, as opposed to a politician.

We need more people in office like her, concerned about doing their job, rather than keeping their job.

She gets my vote.

Laurence Rothstein Great Neck

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One donation of blood can help save up to three lives. New York Blood Center provides blood services to hospitals throughout the metropolitan area.

We are fortunate to live in a region where sophisticated medical facilities and transplant programs are available. These programs require many blood donations.

When there is not enough

blood, patients wait for hours for blood they need, delaying their recovery.

Patients who are weak from low iron wait for red cells; patients whose bodies have been assaulted by chemotherapy wait for platelets that will allow their blood to clot again.

Patients who have been on an organ transplant lists for months or years and finally get an opportunity for an organ will lose that opportunity if there is no blood.

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You must have photo ID with you. Each donation can be separated into different components and therefore help save many lives !

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That means they need you help. I myself understand that only too well. I myself as Grand Knight of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus help run two blood drives a year at St. Anastasia parish in Douglaston as a member of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus council #5911.

As for your information we will be having one on Sunday Nov. 15 between the hours of 8:45-2:45.

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You can also check their web-site which is: www.nybloodcenter.org. So please donate for the life you save could be your own or someone you know and love.

Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village Editors note: writer is Grand Knight of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus council #5911 in Douglaston.

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Unseat legislators who side with gun lobby

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am not the champion of lost causes, but the champion of causes not yet won - Norman Thomas Silence is violence! - Anonymous On January 8, 2011, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords of Arizona was meeting with constituents in Tucson. A man walked up to her and fired at point blank range.

The shot went cleanly through her brain — in the front of the head and out the back.

In the next 15 seconds, the shooter opened fire on others and emptied his magazine. It contained 33 bullets and there were 33 wounds.

On December 14, 2012, there was a shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.

Twenty–six were killed, 20 of whom were children ages six and seven.

Their lives ended in a hail of bullets.

Their teachers bravely stacked them into closets and bathrooms whispering that they loved them.

There were emotional calls for legislative actions to avert future Newtowns.

Our Congress responded by passing…well…nothing.

An English journalist wrote: “Sandy Hook marked the end of the U.S. gun control debate. Once America decided killing children was bearable, it was over.”

Some 30 years ago, I spoke with my students voicing a feeling that America was a shooting gallery.

Now, three decades later, I await, without much hope, the end to this barbarism.

Why we’ve made little to no progress is not a mystery. There are powerful forces in our nation dedicated to maintaining the status quo.

As long as it is profitable to oppose any gun control or gun safety legislation, the killing spree will go on.

We hear the argument that gun control advocates wish to take guns away from law abiding citizens. This is patently ridiculous since many who propose reasonable limits like Gabby Giffords and husband Mark Kelly are, themselves, proud gun-owners.

A corollary argument is that the federal government wishes to confiscate all weapons. This paranoid fantasy is often stated by neo-Nazi, militia groups who point to what happened in Waco, Texas.

There are also bumper sticker words of wisdom like “guns don’t kill people, people kill people.” That makes sense.

No gun ever pulled its own trigger. But the facts refute this argument.

What if you take guns out of the equation?

Think how many fewer bodies there would be if killers used baseball bats and knives.

Actually, it’s the proliferation of guns which correlates with multiple deaths.

States with the most guns have the highest murder rates. If you live in a state with restrictions such as a ban on

assault weapons and safe storage requirements the gun death rate drops.

“Gun aficianados” love to point to cities like Chicago and Washington D.C. which have very stringent gun laws on the books and still experience very high murder rates.

This is supposed to prove that gun control does not work, but that’s an erroneous conclusion. One cannot only consider the correlation of gun laws and murders. One must also factor in the socio-economic facts of life in our urban areas. Actually, the real lesson to be learned from our urban metropolises is that we need federal regulation covering all states and cities. The gun used in the attempted assassination of President Reagan was “imported” from Texas so our capital’s tough laws made no difference. (In Texas, by the way, it is easier to get a handgun than a library card.)

It is now time to name the real culprits.

They are the National Rifle Association (N.R.A.) and the gun manufacturers who finance that organization.

The N.R.A. spent $3,360,000 on lobbying in 2014. It also contributed 11 million to Republican candidates and 15 million to defeat Democrats in the 2013-14 cycle. In Political Science 101, we talked about “access.”

Every pressure group wants to know that when it calls a legislator, he or she will take the call.

The best way to insure this outcome is by making substantial financial contributions. Let’s examine some facts.

Since 2009, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell took $72,399 from the N.R.A. while House Speaker John Boehner received a paltry $57,790. Who said we don’t have the best Congress money can buy?

President Obama in one of his most impassioned and angry speeches (that’s “no-drama Obama, mind you) hit the nail on the head. Talking about the murders at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, he warned about the “routine” nature of these massacres. He said they were the “direct products of political decisions” and that “We collectively are answerable to those families, who lost their loved ones because of our inaction.”

After the Sandy Hook tragedy, I picked up a copy of the New York Daily News a paper not known for its liberal stance on issues. Yet, there on the cover page was a picture of Wayne LaPierre, Executive vice president of the N.R.A. The screaming headline read: “Craziest Man on Earth.” Just above the crease, again in bold letters, “Just 90 minutes after moment of silence for Newtown victims, vile NRA nut blames everyone and everything except the guns.” What led to this angry headline was LaPierre’s oft-quoted” “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.”

For those who wish to see America turn into an armed camp with everyone “packing heat,” this makes sense.

The man who was New York City mayor at that time, Michael Bloomberg, summed it up beautifully: “Instead of offering solutions to a problem they {NRA} have helped create, they offered a paranoid, dystopian vision of a more dangerous and violent America where everyone is armed and no place is safe.”

LaPierre also spewed some venom on video game manufacturers.

He called them “ a callous…and corrupting shadow industry that… sows violence against its own people.”

Of course, there is no evidence of a correlation between playing electronic games and mass murders.

Nicholas Kristof just penned an op. ed. piece for the New York Times.

In it, he discussed the relationship between gun safety and auto safety.

Some wag had written him that since cars are responsible for so many deaths, they should be banned.

Kristof turned this argument to his advantage pointing out that the auto industry had, in fact, introduced seatbelts, airbags, safety glass and padded dashboards thus reducing fatalities by 95 percent.

What kind of a reduction might we expect if we made comparable changes in our gun laws?

How many lives would be saved if we had effective criminal background checks, no magazines holding more than 10 bullets, tighter restrictions on “carrying” laws, closing the gun show loophole, extended waiting periods, no armor piercing bullets, safety locks to prevent children from firing guns, training law enforcement officers to deal with mass shootings and the reporting of all private gun sales?

I cannot imagine that adopting some, or all, of these measures would not substantially reduce the death toll from guns in America.

The N.R.A. rejects, out of hand, any gun control measures no matter how sensible. They also love to extrapolate from a single case.

When it was learned that the Rose-

burg shooter had obtained his arsenal legally, and that the college was a gun-free zone, the N.R. A. figuratively jumped for joy.

Wasn’t this more proof of the failure of restrictions and limitations?

My calculus in these matters is different. I, like most progressives, have no compunction about inconveniencing some in order to save even a single life.

There is a line in the Talmud “He who saves one life, saves the world.” If you are more concerned with the 2nd amendment rights of an N.R.A. member, talk to the mother of a dead six year old in Newtown.

We live in a gun culture.

Americans love their firearms! No one wishes to take them away. Hunting or use on a firing range are legitimate activities. But no one needs a clip of thirty rounds to kill a deer.

Automatic weapons are designed to kill people and only the military and law enforcement should have access to them. We must reject the likes of Charlton Heston who, as N.R.A. President in 2000, proudly held up a rifle and said: “I will give you my gun when you pry it from my cold dead hands.” Conversely, we should support the likes of Michael Moore who made the Academy Award winning “Bowling for Columbine” and wrote: “The gun, not the eagle, is our true national symbol.”

Unlike most civilized nations we are awash in guns.

Obama was right. The time to stand up and be counted is now. We need to elect officials who have the guts to stand up to the N.R.A! We must unseat legislators who side with the gun lobby!

We must work with groups like the Brady Campaign, The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, and Americans for Responsible Solutions which are on the front lines in the battle for a just and humane society.

There have been over 29 school shootings since Newtown.

When is enough, enough?

Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck Letters Continued on Page 50

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BY N O A H M A N S K A R The Town of North Hempstead has received more than $250,000 in federal money to study the impact of superstorm Sandy on its storm drain pipes.

A $256,508 public assistance grant from the Federal Emergency Management Authority will pay for a study of the town’s outfall pipes, which collect storm water and deposit it into streams, ponds and tidal waters.

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A contractor found last year the 2012 storm had left debris in some of the town’s pipes, town spokesman Ryan Mulholland said, but the full extent of the damage is unknown.

The study will map the pipes, assess the damage and determine what repairs need to be made.

The project is one of 33 related to Sandy for which the town has applied for grants The town can apply for repair funds from FEMA after all the damage is accounted for, Mulholland said.

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Gentlemen, start your engines Henry Adams was an American historian, Harvard professor, descended from two American presidents, was an American ambassador in London and wrote one of the most important essays in American history.

He penned “A Law of Acceleration in 1907 for which he won the Pulitzer Prize. This had the simple and terrifying hypothesis that scientific progress was about to accelerate human life in ways that we would not be able to handle and that we had no choice in the matter.

He wrote this at the turn of the last century as he observed the growth of coal power, chemical power, electrical power, radiating power and others forces.

He sensed that the speed of life would only get faster and that nothing was going to stop this process. He also suggested that this amazing growth of technological power would become our new religion and that we would become enslaved by it.

Prescient to say the least.

Anyone who lives in America and wonders about their mounting cell phone bills and mounting stress levels may agree with Henry Adams and his predictions. I know I do.

Let us pick just one aspect of technology and observe how it has impacted our life in Williston Park. Let’s discuss cars.

One of the first columns I wrote for the Williston Times way back in 2012 was based upon a conversation I had with James Kunstler a former native of Roslyn and author of “Geography of Nowhere” an extremely influential and critical text about the flaws and failures of the suburban lifestyle.

He said that thanks to a hodgepodge of architectural choices and accommodation to car culture we live in towns which are ugly and which are difficult if not impossible to care about.

He told me that the ugliness of our everyday environment leads to an ‘entropy of the visible’ which means that most town environments lack coherent organization or beauty and that living in our virtual world of TV and computer life will never be an adequate substitute for real face to face interaction.

He laid most of the blame on the accommodation to cars rather than people.

When a town shrinks sidewalks, removes trees, allows four

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lanes rather then two on Main Street and worries more about parking lots rather than piazzas what you get are ugly towns that people avoid rather than gravitate to.

Anyone who has walked down Ocean Avenue in Carmelby-the-Sea, Worth Avenue in West Palm Beach or the ChampsElysees in Paris knows just what a well-designed street feels like.

And that is merely one aspect of car culture.

Every day we all endure constant threats to life and limb as we drive. There is not a day that goes by when I am not scared to death as I try to merge onto Wantagh Parkway at 7 a.m. with traffic roaring along at 65 MPH.

This is my daily wake up call as I drive to work. And if one is unfortunate enough to be forced to drive west on Old Country Road you had better have your wits about you.

A few days ago, at about 6:30 a.m. I was on Old Country, moved in front of someone who became so enraged that he proceeded to flash his headlights at me for a half mile.

How do people get so angry so early in the morning?

Last week I spoke about the process of dehumanization that we are all experiencing each day.

I think this experience of becoming non-human is very much the case when we get behind the wheel. I think we tend to merge with the machine and its power and woe to anyone who dares get in our way.

It’s almost as if we become more cyborg than human the moment the engine starts.

I think that Henry Adams was absolutely right when he warned of the dangers of technology and its power and that we cannot do a thing about this.

Technological progress is like a tidal wave that we cannot stop. It reminds me of the famous poem by W.B. Yeats enti-

Cars are lovely things to behold but there’s a dark side to them as well, in fact a very dark side.

tled “The Second Coming” written in 1919.

“Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned, The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity……

And what rough beast, its hour come round at last, Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?”

Here we are, the second coming has arrived. Now where is my check book so I can pay that $80 electronic traffic ticket I just got in the mail? And I didn’t even know that I went through a red light.

Yet another of the many marvelous uses of today’s technology.

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GCAC to host 20th annual Gala Giordano, Negahban, Riggen to be honored at Tilles Center event on Oct. 28

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“He’s not just amazing and talented, but he’s also a nice guy who understands what we’re doing and cares about what we’re doing,” Gil said of Giordano.

She added that audience members will see a different side of Negahban that they would not see on the screen.

“It’s interesting because he’s such a funny guy, but he plays terrorists in movies,” Gil said. “He is going to have some funny things to say about his career.

The center will be giving a “Woman of Influence” award to Patricia Riggen, a Latin-American director who directed “The 33,” an upcoming film starring Antonio Banderas.

“One of our themes is honor-

n Wednesday Oct. 28, the Gold Coast Arts Center will hold their 20th annual Gala at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts from 6 to 11 p.m.

The Gold Coast Arts Center Founder and Executive Director Regina Gil said the Gala is not just important for raising money, but also for providing high-class entertainment for the community.

“It’s a necessary event. Do I wish I could throw a wonderful event and not worry about the money I have to raise? Sure,” Gil said. “But until somebody says to me, ‘here’s a check for a million dollars,’ I am committed to doing this event and doing it well and doing it as elegant and wonderful as possible. We want to send a message to tell people what we do and have a good time at the same time.”

Due to the protection of celebrities, Gil said it is difficult to get high-profile entertainers to attend events, but over the years staff at the center have developed important connections.

“We are able to get these people because of various connections, everything is about personal connections.

VIPs and celebrities are protected by armies of people,” Patricia Riggen Gil said. “You have to ultimately find a way to persuade ing women,” Gil said. “There are them that our cause is a good one. few female directors and even less After all these years, we have solid Latin-American female directors in the industry. We were excited to connections.”

This year, the center will be offer her the ‘Woman of Influence’ honoring two accomplished enter- award.”

Gil added that Riggen would tainers with their “Artist of Distincbe presented the award by Lou tion” awards.

Grammy-award winning mu- Diamond Phillips, an actor starring sicial and conductor, Vince Gior- in “The 33.”

While honoring various enterdano, who is known for recording tainers has been a consistent aspect soundtracks for shows like HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” and Cine- of the Gala, Gil said the center will max’s “The Knick,” and actor Navid be trying something new this year Negahban, known for his support- by presenting a short Buster Keaton ing role in the Clint Eastwood di- film to the audience.

“The film is in black and white. rected film “American Sniper,” will It’s a very funny film that has been be honored by the center as “Artists re-digitalized and re-mastered and of Distinction.”

there will be live music from a professional organist who travels the world performing for all kinds of entertainment,” she said. “We have never taken the film side of what we do before.”

Gil added that the idea came from a previous center event where they screened a short film at the Bow Tie Theater with live music that was well-received by the audience.

The Gala will also hold a silent auction for attendees to buy items such as Barclays Center VIP box tickets for New York Islanders and Brooklyn Nets games, a black mink vest, jewelry, and trips to locations like Costa Rica, London, and Cabo.

“When we accept the gifts, we want to make sure they are excellent to entice people to participate,” Gil said. “And everything is donated so that’s another way to raise funds.”

The Gala will be hosted

by Kristin Thorne, a Long Island correspondent for ABC’s Eyewitness News.

“When we were thinking about it we wanted to bring Vince Giordano a young, attractive, articulate person to the microphone to be the M.C.,” Gil said. “She was gracious enough to say yes. She is quite a personality.”

While she is the main overseer of the Gala, Gil said the success of the event would not be possible without her staff.

“We have so many people who participate and help,” she said.

“Without them, our Gala would be a much diminished event.”

Tickets for the Gala cost $250 per person, but anyone under the age of 35 can call the center for a reduced price.

To buy tickets or for more information, you can call the Gold Coast Arts Center at 516-829-2570 or e-mail at info@goldcoastarts. org.

The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts is located at 720 Northern Blvd. in Greenvale.

“Everyone is invited and we would love to see as many people Navid Negahban as possible,” Gil said.

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The top seven events

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Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns

Thursday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct .18 and Thursday, Oct. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 25

Come see more than 5,000 hand-carved illuminated jack o’lanterns created by professional artists and sculptors arranged in creative ways along a 1/3-mile scenic walking trail all set to an original music score produced exclusively for the occasion. Visitors will also see artists hand-paint and hand-carve the images of some TV and movie’s brightest stars into giant 100 pound pumpkins at a live carving station.

Where: Old Westbury Gardens 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568 Info: (516) 333-0048 www.oldwestburygardens.org

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Adelphi’s Best of Broadway: Gold, Rubies and Pearls Music

Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct, 18, 4 p.m.

Join Adelphi’s students as they explore the rich tradition of American Musical Theatre and celebrate the anniversaries — from 10th to 50th – of great Broadway hits. The program features classic songs from such shows as “The Sound of Music,” “Show Boat,” “Chicago,” “Smokey Joe’s Café,” “Nunsense” and more under the new creative team of Erin Quill and Jad Bernardo.

Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center Westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, Garden City Info: (516) 877-4000 • http://aupac.adelphi.edu/

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Compañia Flamenca José Porcel

Sunday, Oct. 18, 3 p.m.

Born in Sevilla, José Porcel began dancing Andalucian folkloric dances and flamenco in cultural centers in Valencia at the age of 13. In 2000 he danced as soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, under the direction of maestro Héctor Zaraspe. In this same year he was contracted as the first dancer in the Compañía Española de Antonio Márquez, performing on tour around the world.

Where: The Madison Theatre At Molloy College 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre Info: (5176) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny.org

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Murder, Madness, and Poe Sunday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Haunting tales and poems from Edgar Allen Poe’s best known works with musical interludes will be performed by Michael Bertolini as Poe, the 19th century master of the macabre and author of such horror classics as “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado” and “The Raven.” Written and directed by David Houston. Come…if you dare!

Where: planting Fields Coe Hall Historic House Museum 1395 planting Fields Road, Oyster bay Info: (516) 922-9200 • http://www.plantingfields.org

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Monday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m.

North Philadelphia native Kevin Hart rocketed to fame on the strength his role in Judd Apatow’s TV show “Undeclared” in 2000, while still finding his footing as a comedian. Additional roles in films “Paper Soldiers,” ‘Scary Movie 3,” “Soul Plane”, “In the Mix” and “Little Fockers” - along with a side-splitting send of humor - has helped the diminutive Hart become one of the giants working on the comedy scene today.

Where: The paramount, 370 new york Ave., Huntington Info: (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com

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America’s Got Talent All Star Tour

wednesday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m.

“America’s Got Talent Live: The All-Stars Tour!” featuring some of the most popular performers from the NBC variety competition series, makes a stop in Westbury on Wednesday. The 42-city tour will include Season 8 comedian Taylor Williamson, Season 9’s performer Emily West, Season 8’s comedic hand balancing duo The KriStef Brothers, and “junk rock” performers Recycled Percussion from Season 4.

Where: nyCb Theatre at Westbury, 960 brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info: (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com

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With his own unique and hilarious take on the world, Gilbert Gottfried has remained among the funniest and most relevant comedians for more than three decades. He has appeared in such movies as “Beverly Hills Cop II,” “Problem Child,” “Problem Child II,” “Look Who’s Talking II” and “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane.”

Where: governors’ Comedy Club, 90 division Ave. Levittown Info: (516) 731-3358 • http://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm

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My favorite roasted chicken dinner x2 Sometimes you just feel like eating a delicious, well-made Roasted Chicken. It may be for a “comforting family dinner” or a more fancy “company dinner.”

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Menu Serves 4 Casual Roasted Chicken with Bread & Wilted Spinach or Roasted Company Chicken with Spinach and Baby Romaine Ice Cream Sandwiches* *Recipe Not Given Casual Roasted Chicken with Bread & Wilted Spinach This recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from start to eating.

1 (3-3 1/2 lb.) whole chicken, preferably organic 4 sprigs fresh oregano, thyme or tarragon 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1 lemon, quartered 2 tsp. fine sea salt, plus extra for serving 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper 3-4 (3/4-inch thick) slices bread (I have used pita, country bread, challah and Italian, depending on what I have on hand Extra virgin olive oil 12 oz. baby spinach 1. Preheat a very clean oven to 500 degrees.

2. Place the chicken in a clean sink. Gently loosen the skin from the breasts and thighs. Slide the springs of oregano and the garlic under the skin.

Put the lemon in the cavity. Tuck the wings under the body. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of sea salt and the paper.

3. Spray a cast iron skillet with oil, then place the bread in a single layer. Brush the chicken with olive oil and place it, breast side up, on top of the bread.

4. Roast for 30 minutes, turn the chicken over and roast for 15 more

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5. Remove the skillet from the oven. Add the spinach. Wrap the skillet tightly with aluminum foil to allow the chicken to rest and the spinach to wilt for 30 minutes. The bread will be almost burnt on the bottom and soft with the pan drippings on top.

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1. Preheat a very clean oven to 500 degrees.

2. Place the chicken in a clean sink. Gently loosen the skin from the breasts and thighs. Slide the springs of oregano and the garlic under the skin.

Put the lemon in the cavity. Tuck the wings under the body. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of sea salt and the paper.

3. Spray a cast iron skillet with oil, then place the bread in a single layer. Brush the chicken with olive oil and place it, breast side up, on top of the bread.

4. Roast for 30 minutes, turn the chicken over and roast for 15 more minutes.

5. While the chicken is roasting make the dressing by combining all the ingredients in a jar and shake well.

6. Remove the skillet from the oven. Wrap the skillet tightly with aluminum foil to allow the chicken to rest for 30 minutes. The bread will be almost burnt on the bottom and soft with the pan drippings on top.

7. Take a large attractive serving platter with a lip and toss the spinach and baby romaine together.

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2015 Gala An Evening of Dinner and Dancing to benefit NORTH SHORE CHILD & FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER Our Event Co-Chairs: CHRIS AND JACK BRANSFIELD ANDREA AND MICHAEL LEEDS

Our honoree: SUNNY HOSTIN,

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Our Dancing Stars: FRANK CASTAGNA, Castagna Realty CHARLES CHAN, Harvest International WAYNE GROSSÉ, Bethpage Federal Credit Union

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Our Emcee: LEN BERMAN, Sportscaster/Author

Live Auctioneer: BERNADETTE CASTRO

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts. org Sept. 27 through Nov. 23.

Abstract Architecture Exhibit

Saturday, May 7, 3 p.m.

Pushcart Players in Peter & the Wolf Saturday, May 14, 2016, 8 p.m.

Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs

NYCB THeatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET (516) 247-5200 232 Main Street, Suite 1 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Port Washington Friday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m.

(516) 767-1384 ext. 101 Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Sunday, Oct. 18, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.

Frankie Valli Forbidden Broadway Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m.

America’s Got Talent All Star Tour David Bromberg Big Band Thursday, Oct. 22, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7 Huey Lewis and the News Spotlight Gala ’15 featuring Patina Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m.

Miller The Machine Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.

Madeleine Peyroux Trio: Keep Me in Jackie Mason Your Heart for a While Sunday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m.

Bethenny Frankel Hugh Masekela & Larry Willis: Friends Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Annual Monsters Of Freestyle Ball The Weight: Songs of The Band Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m.

Paul Anka The Pine Hill Project – Lucy KaplanSunday, Nov. 1, 3 p.m. sky & Richard Shindell Last Comic Standing Friday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 3 p.m.

George Winston: A Solo Piano Concert Celebrating 50th Anniversary of JefSaturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. ferson Airplane & The Grateful Dead Darlene Love Friday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m.

LI Comedy Festival The Klezmatics Present Happy Joyous Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m.

Hanukah, Lyrics by Woody Guthrie Tommy James and The Shondells Friday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 8, 8 p.m.

Dar Williams Styx Friday, Jan. 8, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m.

Upright Citizens Brigade Meatloaf Friday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m.

On Your Radar with WFUV’s John Eli Young Band Platt Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m.

The Tenors Robyn Hitchcock Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m.

The Second City – Hooking Up With Tony Bennett the Second City Sunday, Nov. 22, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m.

Jennifer Nettles An Evening with Peter Yarrow with Sunday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m.

Special Guest John Gorka Brian Setzer Orchestra Sunday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m.

Dan Zanes Roz Chast Saturday, March 5, 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m.

Leo Kottke John Schneider And Tom Wopat ReFriday, March 11, 8 p.m. turn Of The Dukes Paula Poundstone Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m.

Sunday, March 13, 8 p.m.

The Second Annual Jingle Bell Bottom Pink Martini Ball Sunday, March 20, 11 a.m., 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Doo Wop Extravaganza Eric Carle Favorites Thursday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m.

Friday, April 1, 7 p.m.

Neil deGrasse Tyson Karen Mason Saturday, Dec. 13, 2 & 5 p.m.

Sunday, April 3, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m.

Tom Rush & John Sebastian Peppa Pig Live Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m.

Wedneday, Dec. 23, 8 p.m.

Are You My Mother?

Kenny Rogers Friday, April 15, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.

Tommy Tune: Taps, Tunes & Tall Tales Back to the Eighties Show with JesSaturday, April 16, 8 p.m. sie’s Girl Dennis Elsas: Rock’n’Roll Never Continued on Page 34 Forgets

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Arts League combines two popular events

A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 33

The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com This fall, the Art League of Island Days /Art After Dark.

The next Try-Days /Art After Dark on Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m. has combined two popular events into one, the recently introduced Friday Try- Nov. 13 will feature live art demonstra- Garbage

Days with a long-running favorite evening event called Art After Dark.

For several years now, Art After Dark has provided a fun evening of visual arts and socializing in the Art League’s spacious Elizabeth S. Livingston art center.

Visitors can get a good look at the exhibit in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery, or go to the art studios to see “pop-up” exhibits by local artists, view art demonstrations by Art League Instructors, and enjoy live music. Anyone can come in and enjoy the evening since Art After Dark is free and open to the general public.

Friday Try-Days were introduced in the spring to give people a chance to “test the waters” and try out a workshop in the course of a three-hour evening.

Prices are nominal at $35 per person, $30 if one RSVP’s in advance.

Workshop participants get to take home a finished work of art at the end of the evening and all materials are included.

This fall, visitors to the center get the best of both worlds, with free art demonstrations beginning at 6:30 p.m. and Try-Days workshops beginning at 7 p.m. Visitors can spend a few hours taking in the gallery exhibit, pop-up exhibits, viewing the free art demonstrations, and enjoying live music or maybe even open-mic poetry readings.

Or, visitors can mingle and view a demo before heading to a workshop.

Those who enjoy the free demo can come back the following month and take the three-hour workshop at the next Try-

tions by Anu Annam (Watercolor), David Peikon (Oil Painting), and Suzanne Young (Charcoal/Pastel Painting). They will be presenting their workshops at the December 11 event in addition to Dana Neger Lagos’ Jewelry workshop. Workshops on tap for November 13 are “Icicle Pendant” (Jewelry) with Dana Neger Lagos, “Painting Pollock” with Kevin Larkin, “Discovering Pastels” with Joel Spector, and “Painting with Photoshop” (Computer Graphics) with David Miller.

One exception to the fall line-up is the return of the traditional Art After Dark on Oct. 30 to welcome the longawaited return of renowned English watercolorist Jean Haines. Her workshops are full, but those who attend this Art After Dark can get a rare glimpse of Haines in action in her free public demonstration and book signing. David Miller will once again be leading his Halloween Interactive Extravaganza. Live music and refreshments will be available.

The Art League of Long Island is a not-for-profit visual arts center serving the area since 1955. The Art League hosts a dozen different exhibits each year by contemporary local artists, offers those ages 5 and up more than 240 different visual arts classes and workshops in a variety of mediums, presents art and craft fairs, and hosts various lectures and other events.

For more information about upcoming Try-Days/Art After Dark events call 631-462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli. org.

OLD WESTBURY GARDENS 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568 (516) 333-0048 • www.oldwestburygardens.org Thursday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct 18 Thursday, Oct. 22 through Sunday, Oct 25 Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns Tuesday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m.

Children in Bloom: Tuscany in the Gardens Saturday, Nov. 7, 12 to 1 p.m Blaze a Trail Leaf Walk and Craft PLANTING FIELDS

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD BUDGET HEARINGS The Town of North Hempstead will hold hearings for the proposed 2016 budget on the following dates: Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. There will be opportunity for public comment during this time.

Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. There will be opportunity for public comment during this time. The Town Board will vote on the budget at this meeting.

The meetings will be held at North Hempstead Town Hall (220 Plandome Road, Manhasset). For more information, please call 311 or visit www.northhempsteadny.gov.

Recycled artwork contest deadline nears

at The Gold Coast Arts Center on Monday Dec. 7 at a special ceremony at 6 p.m. and all entries will be displayed from Dec. 7 through Jan. 1, 2016 in the gallery at The Gold Coast Arts Center.

All artwork should be delivered directly to the The Gold Coast Arts Center, located at 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, N.Y. 11021 and must be accompanied by a release form. There are also size restriction.

All entries (unless prior arrangements are made) become the property of The Town of North Hempstead.

For more information, call 311 or 516-869-6311 to reach the Office of Sustainability.

Friday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m.

Music At The Mansion Concert Series The Smoke Rings Sunday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Murder, Madness, and Poe Friday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m.

Music At The Mansion Concert Series The Smoke Rings ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, Garden City (516) 877-4000 • http://aupac.adelphi. edu/ Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Oct, 18, 4 p.m.

Adelphi’s Best of Broadway: Gold, Rubies and Pearls Music

Community Calendar

100 YEARS The Nassau County Historical Society is having a Centennial Luncheon on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 12 to 3 p.m. at The Milleridge Inn, Jericho. All are welcome and invite your friends. The program will include a brief annual meeting and a program by balladeer Linda Russell called, “Catching the Tune: Long Island History The submission deadline for the Entries will be judged by the North in Song”. Come enjoy the Milleridge Inn Town of North Hempstead’s Annual Hempstead Arts Advisory Committee. as we have known it, before it closes.

Recycled Artwork Contest is fast apThis year, the winners of the Recy- Visit NassauCountyHistoricalSociety.org proaching. cled Artwork Contest will be honored or call 516-735-4983 for details.

The Recycled Artwork Contest is a chance for students to harness their creativity to promote recycling in local schools and local communities in an effort to better the environment.

The town invites young minds to come together and collaborate with one powerful message in mind: Recycle, Reuse, and Rethink.

All students in grades K-12 in Town of North Hempstead School Districts or who live in the town are welcome to participate in the contest.

Each student must use reclaimed, recyclable materials made of metals, paper, rubber, plastic or cloth (no glass). All artwork must be labeled and entered by Nov. 30, 2015.

Coe Hall Historic House Museum 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay (516) 922-9200 • http://www.plantingfields.org

JOB FAIR Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano will host his eighth mega private sector job fair on October 23 at the Nassau Community College Gym in Garden City. Employers from across Long Island will be seeking candidates for positions including entry and middle management level, licensed professional, hospitality and food service industries, banking staffing and individuals with technical and IT experience. There is no charge for admission and parking at Nassau Community College is free. Veterans’ admission begins an hour earlier, at 9 a.m. while doors for General Admission open at 10 a.m.

FREE LEGAL INFORMATION DAY The Nassau County Bar Association is inviting all Nassau County residents to its Free Legal Information Day to be held on Thursday, Oct. 29, 3 to 6 p.m. at NCBA’s headquarters on the corner of 15th Street and West Street in Mineola. Residents have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a volunteer attorney for free legal information and guidance on any topic.

Free Legal Information Day is presented in cooperation with Nassau Suffolk Law Services and The Safe Center LI. Register for a free individual consultation with an attorney by calling 516-7474070. NCBA will also provide bi-lingual attorneys upon request when you call to register. All languages are available, including Spanish, Russian, Haitian Creole, Polish, Greek, Hindi, Urdu and more.

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.

FOR TRIVIA LOVERS At 7 p.m. Two Wednesday nights each month at Page One Restaurant, 90 School St. Glen Cove. Call (516) 6258804 for information.

Singles Association of L.I. For information on events, please call (516) 825-0633 or (516) 333-2851 or email singlesassociationofli@yahoo.com.

YOUR WIDOWED SOCIAL GROUP The group meets on the third Wednesday of the each month (except July and August) from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church on Franklin Ave. and Fifth Street, Garden City. There is a $5 fee for members and a $8 fee for non-members. For additional information, please call (516) 481-9280.

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Book, paper fair in Romaine to host Brookville on Oct. 31 show on art exhibits The 73rd Long Island Antiquarian Book and Paper Fair, one of the longest running book events in the country, will take places Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

at the B. Davis Schwartz Library, LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. This twice a year event attracts dealers and customers from all over Long Island to view the items for sale from dealers in most ar-

eas of interest and in all price ranges from a few dollars to thousands.

There is something for the casual buyer to the serious collector. Admission is $7; under 14 are admitted free as are students with ID.

In conjunction with two current exhibitions of work by masters of European modernism, Nassau County Museum of Art presents TV personality and arts advocate Shirley Romaine on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. in Wunderbar! Star Painters: An Insider’s View.

Romaine will discus Serge Sabarsky, the first director of Nassau County Museum of Art when it was privatized in 1989.

Sabarsky, an expert in the German and Austrian Expressionist Art movements, brought world-class exhibitions to the newly private museum that showcased works by important artists of those modernist schools, including Klimt, Shiele, Kandinsky, Klee, Dix and many others.

Television interviews Romaine conducted with Sabarsky will be the basis of her talk.

Admission is $15 (mem-

bers, $5) and includes museum admission. Register at nassaumuseum.org/events.

Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One

Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor, just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A, two traffic lights west of Glen Cove Road.

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Williston Park Library From the Director: Please be aware of the new parking regulations in front of the library. Do not park in the red fire zone. Offenders will be ticketed.

Here are some new arrivals to the library: Summer with My Sisters — Holly Chamberlin Time’s Up — Janey Mack Sick in the Head — Judd Apatow Black-Eyed Susans — Julia Heaberlin

Who Do You Love? — Jennifer Weiner Last Words — Michael Koryta X — Sue Grafton Candy Corn Murder — Leslie Meier Gilded Hour — Sara Donati Undercover — Danielle Steel Girl Waits with Gun — Amy Stuart

programs Local Author Lecture

Monday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Former Newsday reporter/editor Jim Smith has written a self-published book on his 1971-72 tour of duty in Vietnam called Heroes to the End: An Army Correspondent’s Last Days in Vietnam.

The book is based on more than 75 articles that he wrote for the Stars and Stripes daily newspaper during the period Jan. 1, 1972-Aug. 1, 1972 during the North Vietnamese Easter Offensive.

Children Tiny Tykes Wednesdays, Oct. 21 and 28at 10:15 or 11:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall.

Children ages 1 ½-5 years old are welcome to attend with a parent/caregiver. There is a non-refundable fee of $45 due at registration. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

After School Story Hour Thursdays, Oct. 29; Nov. 5, 12 & 19 at 4 p.m. in the Library for kids K-2. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

Lego Time Wednesdays, Oct. 21 and 28; Nov. 4 and 18 at 4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room for grades K+. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

Fall Story Time Wednesdays, Oct. 21 and 28; Nov. 4 and 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room for children ages 3 1/2—5. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

Story Hour for Tots Thursdays, Oct. 22 and 29; Nov. 5, 12 and 19, 11 a.m. in the Children’s Room for kids 1-3 years old. Sign up at the

Circulation Desk.

Tarantula Spider Halloween Craft Friday, Oct. 16, 4:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children in grades K+.

There is a $5 non-refundable fee due at registration. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

Monster Hunt Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m. in the Library for children 7-14 yrs old. Capture a lurking monster by tracking down books containing hidden clues that will lead to the monster’s secret lair! Free!

East Williston Library DAYTIME BOOK CLUB: The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair” by Joel Dicker.

The group will meet on Tuesday Nov. 10 at 1:30 p.m.

EVENING BOOK CLUB: “ Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” by Amy Chua. The group will meet Thursday, Nov. 12th at 7 p.m. Please register at the library. The discussion is limited to 15 readers.

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

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

LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY: Whatever your goal, LearningExpressLibrary’s

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

online collection of animated picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love.

Visit us at www.ewlibrary.org N0TARY PUBLIC: Hours are Monday & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m.

Photo identification is required.

Documents to be notarized must be signed at the time of notarization, not before. You

must bring your own witness if needed. Please telephone the Library to confirm a notary is available.

SHOES FOR ALL: “Shoes for All” is a non-profit organization dedicated to the collection and distribution of shoes to those less fortunate and in desperate need of footwear.

The library is collecting new or lovingly worn shoes for men, women and children in any

style or size.

COLLECTION ON DISPLAY: October is Fire Prevention Month. To mark the occasion, The East Williston Library Friends are honoring our dedicated East Williston Volunteer Fire Department with a display in the lobby of the 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.

The Steel Silk Band Concert Performance Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m.

Founded in 2014, the Steel Silk Band will surprise you when you hear big songs from big artists that bring back some of your fondest memories from yester-year.

Listen to Billy Joel, Donna Summer, Heart, Alecia Keys, Styx, Whitney Houston and more!

Alexa Politis in Concert Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. Join us for an exciting afternoon performance with singer

dancer, Alexa Politis. Enjoy listening to a variety of Broadway and current pop songs.

Blood Drive at the Library* The library will be hosting a Blood Drive by the Long Island Blood Services on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 1:30-7:30 p.m.

Please donate now. Please register at the Reference Desk or 516-746-8488, ext. 2. Walkins are always welcome.

The Marc Berger Ride Band Concert Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m.

Save the date for a western

musical experience. Inspired

by Marc Berger’s lifelong love affair with the American West, the Ride Band Quartet captures the vastness and romance of the West’s wide open spaces. *Please register at the Reference Desk or 516-746-8488, ext. 2.

Shelter Rock Library MUSEUM PASSES @ SRPL Shelter Rock Public Library cardholders can reserve a Museum Pass online for free admission to a variety of museums and gardens on Long Island and in New York City. Go to www.srpl.org and pull down the Library Services Menu then go to Museum Passes. Click the Reserve Now link and look for the red Request Pass button to see if the Museum Pass is available.

Your library card must be in good standing. Advance reservations will be accepted for the next 60 days (one Reservation

per family every 30 days).

SHELTER ROCK PATRONS MAY RESERVE PASSES FOR: American Airpower Museum • Children’s Museum of Manhattan • Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery • Cradle of Aviation • Garvies Point • Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum • Long Island Children’s Museum • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) • Nassau County Firefighter’s Museum • Nassau County Museum of Art • New York Botanical Garden • New York Historical Society and Library & Dimenna Children’s History Museum

programs SUNDAY CONCERT Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. I’LL TAKE ROMANCE featuring vocalist Carol Vinson with pianist Paul Olson Carol Vinson, soprano, will delight you with her versatility and enthusiasm. Her wide-ranging repertoire includes songs from composers as diverse as Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Jule Styne and Burton Lane to Georges Bizet and Giacomo Puccini, to name a

few. In the ‘90s, Vinson cofounded and performed with Vocal Four Plus More in venues throughout the Northeast.

She lives in Brooklyn Heights, New York.

CREATIVE NEEDLES Needlework Group Friday, Oct. 23 at 1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Friday, Oct. 9 at the Adult Reference Desk.

Friday, Nov. 6 at 1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Friday, Oct. 23 at the Adult Reference Desk. Bring your projects and supplies to knit, crochet, needlepoint, embroider or

cross stitch in the company of other needle craft lovers. A time for conversation, crafting and simply sharing tips and techniques while “the needles fly” with other craft enthusiasts.

other exemptions that can help you lower your taxes. He will also review recent changes.

Staff members will be on hand with applications for your convenience. Don’t miss this opportunity!

PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION SEMINAR Are You Receiving All the Exemptions You’re Entitled To? Thursday, Oct. 22 from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Join Charles Berman, Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes, when he discusses STAR, Senior Citizens, Veteran and

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‘54 Ferrari wins americana contest

BY H A R R i S ON MARdER A plethora of unique and distinctive cars were on full display Sunday as the Americana Manhasset hosted the 11th annual Concours d’Elegance auto contest.

Taking home the day’s top prize, “Best in Show,” was a 1954 Ferrari 250GT owned by Tom Papadopoulos of Autosport Designs in Huntington Station.

“It felt like all the time and effort bringing the car back was worth it,” said Papadopoulos, a Roslyn resident.

He and his team at Autosports Designs spent between a year and year and half restoring the prize-winning vehicle.

According to Papadopoulos, his Ferrari is worth approximately $8 million.

Sunday marked Papadopoulos’ 12th year participating in the Concours d’Elegance.

Autosports Designs has also been a sponsor of the event for 12 years.

Each year, Papadapoulos brings between five and 10 cars

to the event, some to be judged and others just for display. Papadapoulos brought nine cars with him to Sunday’s event.

“It’s nice to have your neighbors come out and see cars they can’t see [anywhere else],” Papadapoulos said. “It’s not your normal venue. It’s not strictly for car junkies and car enthusiasts. It’s for the general public to come see some really cool stuff.”

Despite taking home “Best in Show,” Papadapoulos says he already has sights on defending his title at next year’s contest.

“I’m looking forward to enjoying the camaraderie of many on another wonderful sunny Sunday,” he said.

Howard Krimko, former national director of the Rolls Royce Owners Club, once again served as chief of judges for Sunday’s event.

Other cars featured in the contest included a 1908 Oakland, the latest Porsche 919 Le Mans race car, a1965 Ford GT 40, a 1967 Aston Martin DB6, the 1963 Ford Mustang III concept show car and a Ferrari P4/5 Luxury cars took over the Americana Manhasset on Oct. 11 for the 11th annual Concours d’Elegance

by Pinifarina. auto show. Tom Papadopoulos’ 1954 Ferrari 250 GT took the “Best in Show” prize.

Former USMMA athletic director dies

BY J OE N i K i c Susan Petersen Lubow, an athletic director at the United States Merchant Marine Academy for 25 years, died last Monday. She was 61.

She died of pancreatic cancer while in hospice, according to Newsday.

Petersen Lubow was born in 1954 in Mineola, and went on to graduate from MacArthur High School in Levittown.

She received a bachelor’s degree from Springfield College in 1975 and later a master’s in health education from Hofstra University in 1979.

While at Springfield, she was an All-American swimmer in the 200 individual medley and the medley relay.

Petersen Lubow joined the Marine academy as a physical education teacher in 1979.

In 1989 she was appointed athletic director of the academy, the first woman to hold the position at any of the United States Federal Service Academies, according to the USMMA athletics website.

Petersen Lubow was also the first female head coach of a varsity men’s team at any service academy when she was appoint-

ed head coach for the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams in 1979.

During her 25 year tenure as athletic director, Petersen Lubow expanded USMMA athletics to more than 20 varsity teams and was responsible for the creation of the athletic hall of fame.

“Sue was a legend in collegiate athletics, as the first female athletic director of a federal service academy, and she helped pave the way for all future female athletic directors,” current USMMA Athletic Director Mo White said. “She was a role model and mentor to so many student-athletes, coaches, and staff members and everywhere you turn here at the Academy you can see Sue’s contributions.

Sue meant so much to the USMMA community and we will continue to work to build on Sue’s great legacy.”

Throughout her career, Petersen Lubow was involved with both USA Swimming and NCAA Swimming & Diving.

She was head manager for the 1998 World Swimming Championships, traveling with the USA national team to Perth, Australia in January 1998.

In Oct. 2004, she was named head manager for the USA Short

Course World Swim Team that hosted the World Championships for the first time in history.

Petersen Lubow also devoted the summers of 1993-95

to the USA National Swim program, serving as head and assistant manager.

She was inducted into Springfield College’s Athletic

Susan Petersen Lubow served as athletic director at the United States Merchant Marine Academy from 1989 to 2014. She died of pancreatic cancer last Monday at age 61.

Hall of Fame in 1991 and the New York Metropolitan Swimming Hall of Fame in 2009.

On top of her athletic accomplishments, she served on the Locust Valley Central School District’s Board of Education and was a treasurer and on the governing board for the First Presbyterian Church of Oyster Bay. “She lived a short life but she really lived it,” her mother, Hazel Petersen, 87, told Newsday.

In 2014, Petersen Lubow stepped down from her position as athletic director and was subsequently inducted into the USMMA Athletics Hall of Fame the same year.

“Maybe I did break through barriers and overcome obstacles to give young girls a chance of following their dreams. I just never looked at myself in that light,” she said during her hall of fame induction speech. “I chose my profession because I wanted to make a difference, not because I wanted to be a trailblazer, but in reflection, whether I like it or not, I guess I was.”

A memorial service for Petersen Lubow was held on Oct. 13 at the Mariners’ Memorial Chapel at the USMMA.

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Schools present staff development reports On Wednesday, Oct. 7, members of the staff from North Side, Willets Road and Wheatley made an impressive presentation regarding the staff development initiatives they have been involved in and how these learning opportunities for the staff translate into new programs and learning for our students.

There is so much to write about … so much to share! As I write this newsletter to you, I am en route to my son’s wedding celebration this weekend and do not have time to do justice to the presentation the teachers and administrators shared.

I will share information regarding the presentation, in detail, in next week’s newsletter. In the meantime you can access the PowerPoint presentation at www. ewsdonline.org > School Board > 15-16 Meeting Presentations > 15-16 BOE Presentations.

Outdoor Ed I often write to keep you updated on new curriculum standards and SAT changes, etc.

Those matters, while important, are commonalities all school districts share.

There are aspects of schools that are unique to the individual school or district that distinguish one school from another and make each school/district special in its own way.

In the East Williston School District, the Outdoor Ed program for our seventh graders, which has been in place for approximately three decades, is one such distinguishing factor that contributes to the uniqueness of Willets Road.

Last Friday, our seventh graders returned from a five-day trip to the Greenkill Outdoor Education Center in upstate New York.

This learning adventure for our students blends academic learning with an equally strong focus on social and interpersonal development. Living in bunks, exploring the woods and the natural environment under the direction and supervision of trained naturalists, and pitching in to help serve and clean up at meal time in the dining hall, the seventh graders, make many important learning connections to the seventh grade curriculum, such as the study of rocks and minerals, and to life science with the study of classification of living organisms.

Our students make connections to social studies and the study of the Revolutionary period as they pass by old stone walls that were used more than 200 years ago to mark the borders of

early farmland. They also learn about forest eco-systems and how the woods they are exploring are not old growth due to the fact that the early settlers initially cleared the land to farm and cut down trees to use the wood in the building of settlements.

Orienteering skills and GPS skills are attained as students learn to navigate their way through unfamiliar territory, building an understanding of how satellite technology works.

With an equal focus on developing the “whole child,” students build skills of collaboration and positive interpersonal interaction so essential to success in all aspects of life.

During their time at Greenkill our Willets Road students rotate their learning groups regularly so that they have the opportunity to work with a variety of classmates. An important plus of the program is that students have the opportunity to make new friends and reconnect with old friends.

The trip is specifically planned for the start of the school year so that the activities can contribute to the building of a unified team spirit to support our seventh graders throughout their special last year at Willets Road and preparation for their transition to Wheatley as eighth graders.

Examples of some “courses” the students study while at Greenkill include: Ornithology, Wildlife Studies, Forest Ecology, Living with the Land, and Native American History. Outdoor skills courses include survival and GPS/Geocaching. Character development and challenge education workshops include the low ropes course and team building (low elements and ground initiatives where students, using a combination of non-competitive tasks, share ideas, teamwork skills and communication to solve a problem or create a task.

After dinner, there are special programs such as Birds of Prey and the Life and Times of a Revolutionary Soldier. There are also campfires and “Dutch auctions” where students engage in fun activities in which groups race to earn the most points by using creativity, ingenuity and luck to impress the instructors.

In addition to the above, students also work on their expressive writing skills as a result of their Outdoor Ed experience.

Students keep a journal throughout and engage in reflective writing throughout the week.

Now that they have returned to school they use material from

their journals in their English classes to create a writing piece.

Their completed personal narrative includes organized paragraphs, exciting introduction and sensory details and imagery, figurative language, dialogue, and a strong conclusion. I hope to get a chance to read some!

A wonderful experience such as Outdoor Ed would never be possible except for the commitment and generosity of our Willets Road staff members who leave their own families at home while they travel to supervise our students during this special week of learning. Many, many thanks to Colette Hardy who coordinates the Outdoor Ed Program and the other staff members who accompanied the students on this trip, Natalie Brew, Michelle San-

chael Rosenberg and chairperson Vincent Vincenzo. Alan Yu, a partner with Cullen & Danowski, noted that in most of the districts his firm audits, audit committees are made up solely of members of the Board of Education, but in East Williston the Board has an audit committee comprised of qualified financial experts from our community with strong financial backgrounds.

Mr. Yu went on to say that our Audit Committee members engage in a rigorous review of the external audit process and the financial statements and are among the most diligent Audit Committees he has worked with.

Special thanks to our Business Office led by Assistant Superintendent for Business Jacqueline Pirro, for their fine work, which was noted by the Audit Committee and the District External Auditors at Wednesday’s Work Session.

Fall Festival This past Tuesday, Oct. 6, North Side School celebrated their Annual Fall Festival sponsored by the North Side PTO. This is a terrific event intended to bring the whole North Side community together in an afternoon of fun and celebration. I had the chance to stop by.

Elaine Kanas It truly was an amazing sight, Superintendent from face painting to games to food. So many parents, staff and toro, Kristen Griswold, Bridget children were there having what Lennon, Antonia Laruccia, Me- looked to be an incredibly fun linda Gomez, Jessica McGee, time. Thank you so much North Audra Beberman, Michelle Sims, Side PTO for hosting this special Ron Roaldsen, Dave Burke, Joe annual event.

Virgilio, Scott Hoefling, Pat Shanahan, Joe Coladonato and Don- Peru Update Part 2 of the East Williston ald Paulson. Many thanks also to Willets Road principal Steve School District’s exchange proKimmel and Director of Science gram with the Colegio San José and Technology Dave Casamento de Monterrico begins today, Frifor their support of this program. day, when 18 Peruvian students and their three chaperones arrive Work Session/Audit Reports at Wheatley to meet their host The East Williston School families. They will be spending District continues to be well 10 days in our community, visitserved by the expertise and tal- ing students in all three schools. ent within our school district You may remember that last May, faculty members Isabel Simoes community.

At this week’s Board of Edu- and Angel Rivero accompanied cation work session, a represen- a group of our juniors and setative of the Audit Committee, niors to Lima, Peru to establish Vincent Vincenzo, expressed the an exchange program between committee’s supportive view of the two schools. More details to the school district’s annual inde- follow. pendent external audit report.

The district received an un- New Faces in modified opinion from the exter- Our Neighborhood As I’ve mentioned before, I’d nal audit firm of Cullen & Danowski, which is the highest rating like to highlight our new faculty members in my weekly newsleta district can obtain.

The Audit Committee is made ters. Please join me in welcomup of five community members: ing them to our district. At our Patrick Gillespie, Alan Goldstein, Sept. 1 staff convocation, our adBOE Liaison Leonard Hirsch, Mi- ministrators introduced our new

members to the district staff.

Stephen Kimmel, Principal of Willets Road School shared the following comments regarding the following new faculty members at Willets Road.

Jessica Liakonisfifth grade teacher Ms. Liakonis has been an elementary teacher since 2004. She joins the Willets Road staff as a fifth grade teacher.

Last year she taught fifth grade at the Wantagh School District. She began her teaching career at William Floyd School District where she taught both fourth and fifth grade, was the dean of discipline and a Teacher Center course instructor. Ms. Liakonis received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Southampton College and a Masters of Science in Literacy from Dowling College. We Welcome Ms. Liakonis! hMichelle Ricci reading specialist Ms. Ricci joins the Willets Road staff as a reading specialist.

She began her teaching career in 2007 in the East Islip School District teaching 5th grade. Most recently she taught 6th grade Language Arts and Literacy at Oldfield Middle School in the Harborfields School District.

While at Harborfields she also taught 6th grade Social Studies and Literacy, AIS Reading for grades six, seven and eight AIS Reading and Study Skills for grades two, six and seven. She received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from SUNY at New Paltz and a Masters of Science in Literacy Education from Dowling College. Welcome Ms. Ricci!

Virtual Backpack Flyer Update Just a reminder: Please check the VB periodically for the latest postings. (On the district homepage, www.ewsdonline.org > scroll down left side vertical navigation bar to Virtual Backpack > click on VB.) The following is a listing of the new flyers posted on the VB this week: o North Side PTO Fall Festival flyer o County Seat Kiwanis Bicycle Safety Fall Festival Congratulations and Commendations Wheatley’s 127 AP Scholars Congratulations to the 127 Wheatley students who earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement Continued on Page 39

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Children’s art series to begin The Mineola District Council of PTAs and the Mineola Public Schools present the 2015-2016 Children’s Cultural Arts Series, held in the Mineola High School Theatre at 10 Armstrong Road in Garden City Park. These annual family shows are open to the community and entertain audiences of all ages!

The first performance will be “Shrek, The Musical” by Plaza Theatrical Productions on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 at 2 p.m.. Get ready for ogre-sized fun as the greatest fairy tale never told comes to life in this musical adaptation of the hit movie Shrek!

The second show, “The Snowball Effect” by Sadecky’s Puppets, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 at 2 p.m.

In honor of the holiday season, two friends decide to do a small act of kindness for a neighbor… little do they know if will snowball into something much bigger for their quiet little town.

The final program, “Pirate

School!,” will be Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 at 2 p.m.

Set sail with this madcap, swashbuckling comedy show.

Come dressed in your best pirate garb!

Tickets are $5 per child per show, or subscribe to all three shows for only $12. Children under three are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or reserved in advance.

Submit your ticket requests with payment and name/phone number no later than Oct. 28, to: District Council Cultural Arts, c/o Debbie Tobar, 12 Croyden Rd., Mineola, NY 11501. Please make checks payable to “District Council Cultural Arts.”

Tickets will be held at the door and available 30 minutes before performances.

Adults must remain with their children during all programs.

If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Tobar at 646-270-1598 or debtobar@yahoo.com.

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Mineola Marching Band to host competition The Mineola High School Marching Band will host 10 other bands from schools from around Long Island for an evening of performances Saturday, Oct. 24 at Tully Park. from 5:30 to 9 p.m. There will also be raffles, 50/50’s, a snack bar, a food court and marching band merchandise. Admission is $8. The Mineola Mustangs finished second in the Small School 2 group in the 2014 New York State Field Band Conference competition held in Syracuse last year . This year the Mustang’s performance is called “Haunted.”

E.W. schools present staff development reports Continued from Page 38 on the college-level Advanced Placement Program Exams.

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school, and to receive college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams.

About 18 percent of the nearly 1.9 million high school students worldwide who took AP Exams performed at a sufficiently high level to also earn an AP Scholar Award. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on AP Exams.

Fourteen students qualified for the National AP Scholar Award by earning an average grade of 4 or higher on a five-point scale on all AP Exams taken, and grades of four or higher on eight or more of these exams. The students who earned this distinction are Leigh Anderson, Krista Chen*, Luis Costa, Samuel Fieldman, Sarah Golden, Mohammad Khanzada*, Bonnie Lerman, Jade Marcus, Jeffrey Poomkudy*, Ashwin Reddy*, Courtney Schwartz, Christopher Shen*, Kuan Yu and Andrew Zuckerman*.

Sixty students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction

Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These students are: Leigh Anderson, Shalini Bansal, Joshua Bergsohn, Gabriel Besada*, Joy Bestourous*, Alexandra Boubour, Sienna Brancato*, Emma Casali, Robert Chang*, Krista Chen*, Donovan Cheung, Luis Costa, Luke Cuomo*, Madison D’Ambrosio, Chintan Datt*, Nicole Degliomini, Jennifer Dioguardi, Melanie Esquilin, Samuel Fieldman, Sarah Golden, Rohan Gulati, Timothy Han, Arihant Jain*, Katie Kaminsky, Arjun Kapoor, Mohammad Khanzada*, Amandeep Khokhar, Justin Kopp, Maura Koszalka, Jacqueline LaGinestra, Gabriella Leccese, Samantha Leong, Bonnie Lerman, Samantha Lessen*, Ziv Lotzky, Juliana Luber, Jade Marcus, Claudia Miller, Hannah Mittman, Julian Nathan*, Jordan Pollack*, Jeffrey Poomkudy*, Priya Prasad, Ashwin Reddy*, Namita Reddy, David Rosenzweig*, Jared Rothstein*, Courtney Schwartz, Gabriella Schwartz, Neil Shahdadpuri, Christopher Shen*, Daniel Singh*, Amanda Sivin*, Dustin Sloane, Jordan Weinstock, Harris Wekselblatt, Jake Williams*, Kuan Yu, Cindy Zhou* and Andrew Zuckerman*.

Twenty-five students quali-

fied for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students are: Ron Aldad*, Kayla Barroca*, Kelsey Beresheim*, Adena Bernot*, Emily Black, Michael Braunstein, Robert Bruder, Zachary Chorost, Jessica Chu*, Brendan Doherty, Anthony Graffigna, Brittany Groveman, Hebah Hassan, Haseeb Jangda*, Ashley Kim*, Erin O’Kelly*, Jessica Patterson*, Marisa Rios*, Andrew Schloss*, Jordan Shaked*, Farrah Siegler*, Jaclyn Stroud*, John Wanamaker*, Danielle Wasserman and Seungmin Yi. Forty-two students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams with grades of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars are: Dara Bahk, Jillian Baker, Crystal Barroca*, Rebecca Besada*, Olivia Braito, Jessie Cao*, Ellie Chen*, Aileen Chowdhury**, Shawn Chubalashvili*, Ethan Cohen, Caroline Connolly*, Jennifer Contreras, Samantha Cumming*, Mia Fabiani, Alexa Georgeton*, Joshua Golbari*, Brian Gong, Julia Haghighi, Morgan Hanel, Lauren Hogg, Deana Hsu, Elizabeth Huhn, Sharon John, Katherine Keller, Willem Kerzner, Erica Kim*, Raimy Klestadt, Ben-

& Education Expo Congratulations to Wheatley’s four student-artists whose artwork will be displayed at the 96th Annual New York State School Boards Association Conference in New York City this month.

The student art exhibit that is co-sponsored by NYSATA (New York State Art Teachers Association) and NYSSBA “is intended to highlight achievement in Visual Art across the state.” School board members and superintendents from across the state attend the conference and will have an opportunity to view the art exhibit at the Sheraton in Manhattan.

Congratulations to senior Brianna Clarfield, a student in Julia Donovan’s Advanced Photography/Portfolio class, senior Alexandra Giordano, a student in Ms. Donovan’s AP Studio Art-2D DePeru Trip Video sign class, senior Keziah Chung, Wheatley senior Christopher a student in Nicole Girgenti’s AdShen, a student who travelled vanced Portfolio class and sophoto Peru last spring with students more Lauren Chusid, a student in and faculty members, submitted Mrs. Girgenti’s Drawing & Painta short video, “Our Trip to Peru,” ing I class. to a contest sponsored by ACIS, a company that sponsored our Have a Good Weekend travel abroad to Peru, and won As always, please email me third prize along with a gift cer- at kanase@ewsdonline.org or tificate to Amazon. Congratula- call me at 333-3758 with any tions Christopher! questions, suggestions and/or Wheatley Student-Artists any topics you would like to see Artwork at NYSSBA Convention in this newsletter. jamin Lee, Sabrina Lee, Christina Mille*, Donna Nazarian, Julie Samuels, Ashley Saparzadeh, Robert Schoen*, Perri Schreiber, Kelsey Shields, Olivia Suppa*, Christopher Vazquez*, Nicholas Vazquez*, Devin Waxman*, Nancy Zhang and Ikra Zulfiqar.

Of this year’s award recipients at Wheatley, fifty-four earned them as juniors (current Class of 2016) and one earned it as a sophomore (current Class of 2017). These members of the Class of 2016 and 2017 have more time during which to complete college-level work and possibly earn another AP Scholar Award. Student names with one asterisk are from the Class of 2016, two asterisks from the Class of 2017, and no asterisks for our recent graduates from the Class of 2015. Congratulations.

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Ben’s Buddies On Oct . 4 Ben’s Buddies walked now for Autism Speaks at Jones Beach. Ben’s Buddies was sponsored again by business owner, Noah Kardon of Angelina’s Pizzeria in Williston Park. With the support of Angelina’s, their dedicated service staff and our community with T-shirt donations and buy a puzzle piece initiative Team Ben’s Buddies raised over $833.

Faber celebrates 100 years with family, friends Longtime Williston Park native Nora Faber turned 100 on Oct. 6, surrounded by family and friends from across the country who flew in for the special occasion.

Faber was born on Oct. 6, 1915 in Jersey City, one of six siblings. She met her husband, Frank Faber, in high school when she was 17.

The two married in 1937 and moved to Williston Park in 1942.

The Fabers bought their house in 1946 and Nora has

lived in that same house in Williston Park for 69 years.

They had three children, Frank Jr., Carol and Patti.

Nora and Frank were married 40 years when Frank died in 1977. They had nine grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

In addition to raising a family, Nora worked at F.W. Woolworth.

Nora enjoys knitting, crocheting and gardening. She credits her longevity to hard work, keeping busy and no smoking.

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NS-LIJ, county team up to host ‘Barracks to Business’ Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Juan Serrano, director of the Office of Military and Veterans Liaison Services for North Shore LIJ, teamed up to host a “Barracks to Business” Workshop.

The free workshop allowed veterans to meet with counselors, and discussed basic subjects from applying for jobs online, to teaching the veterans the skills needed to create a military to civilian life resume.

Ralph Esposito, director of the Nassau County Veteran Service Agency, attended the event along with Anthony Silvera, who served in the Air Force and today is the Veterans Program Specialist for North Shore LIJ. In addition to Esposito, all of the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency counselors were invited to the workshop in order to enhance their skills.

“We know how tough it must be to transition from active military service to civilian life,” Mangano said. “We have a moral obligation to help the servicemen and women seeking employment, find jobs. It’s our turn to “serve” all of our veterans. That’s why we’re especially

proud to partner with North Shore-LIJ to hold this workshop that will prepare all of our veterans in attendance to fill some of the 1,500 open positions in the North Shore health system.”

If any veteran is in need of assistance, call the Veterans Services Agency at 516-572-6565.

John J. Flanagan

Senate majority Winthrop offering heart talk leader to speak

State Senate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan will address the Long Island Real Estate Group, the region’s largest real estate organization, on Oct. 21.

The event with Flanagan (REast Northport), who was elected to the Senate’s top leadership position in May, is slated to begin at 8 a.m. at the Old Westbury Golf & Country Club, 270 Wheatley Road, Old Westbury.

Tickets are free to LIREG members and $65 for guests.

In this exclusive appearance with LIREG, Flanagan will discuss Albany’s impact on the

Long Island economy and real estate.

Flanagan represents the 2nd Senate District, which includes the town of Smithtown and portions of the towns of Brookhaven and Huntington. He was first elected to the Senate in 2002.

Before becoming majority leader, Flanagan served as chairman of the Senate Committee on Education. His achievements have included enacting a property tax cap, cutting personal income taxes and repealing the MTA payroll tax for 80 percent of businesses.

County to host job fair Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that he will host Nassau County’s 8th Mega Job Fair on Oct. 23 at the Nassau Community College Gym in Garden City.

Employers from across Long Island will be seeking candidates for positions including entry and middle management level, licensed professional, hospitality and food service industries, banking staffing and individuals with technical and IT experience.

There is no charge for admis-

sion and parking at Nassau Community College is free. Of special note is that Veterans’ admission begins an hour earlier, at 9 a.m. while doors for General Admission open at 10 a.m.

“We are extremely grateful to our business partners for participating in this Job Fair which is expected to draw more than 8,000 job seekers,” Mangano said. “It is estimated that over 2,000 people were hired from the previous seven private sector job fairs. ”

Winthrop-University Hospital will offer an informative educational program open to the public, “Your Heart, Your Health: From Prevention to Intervention,” on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m..

The seminar will be held at Winthrop’s Research & Academic Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola. It will feature topics ranging from tips

to keeping your heart healthy, to treatment options for atrial fibrillation and an innovative, minimally invasive procedure for patients with severe aortic stenosis.

Dr. Kevin Marzo, chief of Cardiology at Winthrop, will discuss “The Top 10 Tips for Keeping Your Heart Healthy.” Joseph Germano, associate director of Electrophysiology, will explain treatment options for atrial fibrillation, and Richard Schwartz,

director of Cardiovascular Outreach, will focus on TAVR, a transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure.

Attendees are asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. for registration.

Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. To reserve a space, please call 516-663-3916.

For information on other free community education programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.

German pride Heinz Buck, president of Nassau County’s German American Cultural Council, received a proclamation from Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano proclaiming Oct. 6 German American Day in Nassau County. The ceremony is held each year on that date to celebrate German-American week and the many contributions made by Americans of German descent. October is traditionally the month where people around the world celebrate the German culture. Here in the United States, German-American Day commemorates the date in 1683 when 13 families from Krefeld Germany settled in Philadelphia. These families founded Germantown, Penn., and organized the first petition in the English colonies to abolish slavery.

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Wine auction raises $300K for charity More than 350 land conservation supporters came to Old Westbury Saturday, Sept. 26 for the North Shore Land Alliance’s 12th annual Wine Auction and Dinner.

The Wine Auction is the Land Alliance’s most important fundraiser of the year and thanks to the generous supporters and volunteers, the organization raised more than $300,000 to advance its local land conservation efforts.

Co-chaired by Kim and John Bancroft and Amos and Andrew Nevin with Junior Co-chairs Aileen and Ian Gumprecht, “La Fete de Conservation” was the theme for this elegant and festive event which was held at the historic Barn at Groton Place.

Guests had an opportunity to bid on rare and vintage wines and unique trips to special places, and were able to take a chance on the wall of wine – 100 bottles of wine rated 90 and above by Robert Parker.

In his welcoming remarks Land Alliance Board Chair Carter Bales thanked all the guests for their support and spoke about the importance of local land conservation.

“The Land Alliance has become a leader in advancing land conservation efforts in Nassau

The Super Silent and Silent Auctions were filled with premium wines, experience items, gift certificates to restaurants, exquisite clothing, home goods, artwork and more.

It was truly an evening of celebrating conservation with $65,000 raised through a special appeal announced by Land Alliance Trustee and Vice Chair Hoyle Jones in support of the Land Alliance’s efforts to secure funding for a down payment towards the purchase of the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden.

This past July the Land Alliance acquired the 28-acre Humes property in Mill Neck, which is one of the most environmentally significant properties in the North Shore community. The eightacre Japanese Stroll Garden is adjacent to the Humes property and Shu Swamp Preserve and La Fete de Conservation was held at the historic Barn at Groton Place was created for Ambassador and In speaking at the event, and guests engaged with his Mrs. John P. Humes. The Garden and western Suffolk Counties,” Bales said. “Since 2003, the Land Land Alliance President and CEO commanding presence and elo- is comprised of steep sloping terAlliance has permanently pro- Lisa Ott thanked the co-chairs, quent banter. In addition to fine rain and is the finest example of tected more than 1,000 acres of board of trustees, staff, guests wines, the live auction featured a a Japanese stroll garden in the land and has raised $265 million and volunteers for all they did range of items such as a dinner Northeast United States, makin public and private funding for to make the spectacular evening for 14 prepared by celebrity Iron ing the conservation of this land local land and water protection. a success, she then introduced Chef Hong Thaimee of Ngam, a critical.

To become a member or The strength of the organization auctioneer extraordinaire - Hugh trip to Budapest, a luxury suite at the Barclay Center for a New to learn more about the North can be attributed to the involve- Hildesley.

As Senior Auctioneer at So- York Islanders game, among oth- Shore Land Alliance, visit www. ment and support of our nearly northshorelandalliance.org. theby’s, Hildesley kept bidders er items.

3,000 members.”

School readies for 60th aniversary celebration B y T homas G i llen lecture by Political Science ProPlans are being finalized for the celebration of LIU Post’s 60th anniversary this fall.

Special events are planned throughout Homecoming weekend, from Oct. 8 to 11, according to Kelly Walles, LIU’s Associate Director of PR and Social Media.

She added that smaller events will be planned to celebrate the anniversary throughout the academic year.

LIU Post, which was named for breakfast cereal manufacturer Charles William Post, was established in 1954 with its first class entering the next year. The property was purchased by Long Island University from Charles’ daughter, Majorie Merriweather Post in 1951.

In the first few years of the university’s history, students attended classes in buildings that were already present on the estate, due to the little money the university had to construct new buildings.

The Homecoming anniversary celebration will include a performance by Kristin Chenoweth at the Tilles Center on Oct. 10, a

fessor Michael Soupios on Oct. 9, and a Pep Rally for students on Oct. 9, among other events.

At the Pep Rally, Joe Gatto, who is a member of the comedy troupe “The Tenderloins” and one of the hosts of the reality show, “Impactical Jokers,” will receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award “recognizes a highly distinguished alumnus of alumna who, over the course of a decade or more, has exemplified outstanding, significant professional achievement,” said Ryan Reilly, LIU Post’s Director of Alumni Relations.

“Homecoming is an opportunity to come ‘home,’ said Kimberly R. Cline, LIU’s president.

“Homecoming celebrations connect thousands of past graduates with current students and their families. For those who have not been back for some time, they will get to see firsthand the impressive changes and growth on campus. It’s also the chance to relive memories and to make new ones.”

Walles stated that at the Pep Rally, a fireworks show will

also be held. This show is the first one of its kind at Post and will be hosted by the company Fireworks by Grucci. LIU Post Literacy graduate student Nicole Cunningham is pleased about the preparations to celebrate the university’s anniversary. “There’s a lot of tradition and history on our campus and the 60th anniversary is a great time to celebrate it,” Cunningham said.

Post alumnus Matt Soldano,

class of 2010, who hosted a sports radio show for the campus radio station, WCWP, while he attended Post and who now works for NeuLion, said of LIU Post’s 60th anniversary, “I think it’s great that Post wants to recognize the 60th anniversary and create a buzz about it around campus and the community. I think it excites the current students and also allows alumni to reconnect.” Soldano added,

“Anything that is able to connect past alum with current students is a great way to celebrate. I think when current students see alum come back for these types of events, it gives them a sense of pride to attend Post. The anniversary should reflect what the school has done in the past and all it has to look forward to in the future. I think the 60th anniversary is a great symbol for that.”

“It’s an honor to be celebrating the 60th anniversary of LIU Post as its president,” said Cline.

“We have an entire weekend planned filled with a full array of events and exciting appearances making this the largest Homecoming celebration in the University’s history. Students, alumni and the community will get to connect and interact with one another while showing their Pioneer pride. It’s an opportunity to be a part of LIU history.”

This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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Networking groups a growing business B y G eorge H aber It’s 7 o’clock on a Tuesday morning and across Long Island, most businessmen and women are on trains and roads to get to work. For some, however, early Tuesday mornings-and some other mornings as well--are the time to head to a diner to attend a weekly early morning breakfast get-together to meet fellow business people, exchange business cards, and seek and give business referrals.

It’s all part of a growing movement on Long Island that has seen a proliferation of business networking groups over the past few years.

“Networking is a powerful way to establish business relationships and social ones as well,” says Gerard Simonelli, a Jericho financial planner who has been an active business networker for more than a decade and is now Education Coordinator of a BNI (Business Network International) chapter that meets every Thursday at the Celebrity Diner in Syosset.

BNI is the largest and best known networking organization in the country. In Nassau County alone, more than 30 chapters comprise some 600 members representing numerous business

categories including attorneys, bankers, financial planners, real estate brokers, insurance agents, dentists, fitness trainers, printers, painters, funeral directors, window shade installers, auto mechanics, writers, photographers, web designers and dozens of other professions and businesses. BNI was founded in 1985 in California and has chapters throughout the country and overseas.

The structure and format of the networking groups is typically the same: chapters allow only one member per profession or business category to avoid inter-chapter competition; members make formal brief presentations to the group each week to describe their business, cite the kind of referrals they prefer, and illustrate an example of how they helped a client or customer. The meetings are often slated to last an hour and a half, but members typically stay longer to schedule “one on ones” when they discuss their business in more detail with individual members.

Simonelli, the Jericho financial planner, says attending a meeting is “like farming, not hunting…You don’t go to a meeting and expect to return to your office with a new client,

Island business people swap cards, referrals at early morning networking meetings

much less a check. You have to establish relationships with others to encourage them to refer you or to give you business directly. This takes time.”

The format is the same with most networking groups, the more popular ones on the Island being Le Tip and IBO (Interchange Business Organization) in addition to BNI. Le Tip was founded in 1978 and boasts 11,000 members in 600 chapters nation-wide and maintains 24 chapters in Nassau and Suffolk. Long Island-based IBO was founded in 2006 by Tom Gibson of Glen Cove; it maintains nine chapters in Nassau County and six in Suffolk.

“It’s a win-win situation to be active in a networking group,” says Cathy Avery, a life coach whose IBO “Omega” chapter meets at the Omega Diner in New Hyde Park every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.

“You get a chance to introduce your business to a group of very supportive people who then effectively become a part of your ‘sales force,’” says Daley.

“At the same time you get to meet and know professionals who you or other contacts of yours may hire as different situations and needs arise.”

At the Omega chapter’s meeting, Carolyn Redmond, a title insurance agent in Garden City, who is the group’s president, talked about strategies for making the 60-second “elevator speech” that is the standard introduction tht networking members develop to introduce themselves and their business.

“Remember the letter ‘C’ when writing your speech,” she says. “Your remarks need to be concise, clear, compelling, credible, concrete and conversational,” she tells the dozen members of the chapter, who represent businesses in Garden City, Mineola, Roslyn, and Jericho, among other nearby locales.

Joe Tracz, a Plainview Realtor who has been a long-time member of the BNI chapter that meets on Tuesdays at the Celebrity Diner, says that the group has been a measurable help to his business. “I’ve gotten many referrals from our group, and I’ve given them as well.” Tracz notes that the motto of BNI is “Givers Gain.”

Some other BNI members who echo his sentiment about networking benefits say that more than half their annual business comes from referrals attributable to BNI contacts.

“Making a commitment to

attending a networking breakfast every week is making a commitment to building your business,” says Rob Tollin a reverse mortgage consultant who served as president of the BNI “Advantage Referrals” chapter in Syosset, Woodbury attorney Jeff Getzel says he benefited enough from LeTip membership to keep him active in the group for more than 16 years.

Typically, networking groups invite newcomers to their meetings and require a commitment to join the group after two visits. Meeting venues where various local chapters meet include: Celebrity Diner, Syosset; Old Westbury Diner; Omega Diner, New Hyde Park; Seven Seas Diner, Great Neck; Majestic Diner, Westbury; Harvest Diner, Westbury; Plainview Diner; Empress Diner, East Meadow; Bagel Boss, Hicksville; Embassy Diner, Bethpage; Greenvale Townhouse; Empire Diner, Hicksville; Colony Diner, East Meadow.

Membership fees vary generally from one to two thousand dollars a year, which includes the price for a weekly breakfast.

Further information is available from bni-li.com, letipli.com and meetibo.com.

Divorce attorney David Gross delivers a presentation to the Great Neck chapter of BNI on a Tuesday morning at the Seven Seas Diner.

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Relationships important for brokers When a seller or a purchaser takes on an agent they may have a preconceived idea of what the normal everyday broker or salesperson service does — talk with you for a very short period of time, get the basic information, search for a bunch of homes, For condos, coops or commercial properties, the broker may email those listings and then set an appointment to take you out to view these specific properties.

That is your typical scenario of majority of agents showing property.

However, the way I see it, one needs to develop a rapport, a connection, a dialogue and a relationship with all your seller clients and buyer, customers.

In my eyes, the days of just presenting yourself and talking about how many properties you have sold and that you are the No. 1 listing agent, blah, blah, blah and hustling buyers out and showing, negotiating and selling are gone!

My firm belief has always been, show, advise and consult, through,

ones, efforts, Disciplined actions and sacrificing of time.

It really is all about developing relationships with your clients and customers and I do not mean a short term, slam, bang, thank you mam, found the house, can’t wait to collect your commission relationships!

What it is about, are long-term relationships, whether it be a measly rental for $900, that could eventually lead you to a larger deal or a multi-million dollar home sale or commercial property transaction!

That initial check on your first deal with your agent or that first sale of your home with that broker or agent is really just the beginning!

Yes, they “broke the ice,” you trusted them whether it be in the buy or the sale!

Did they communicate with you on a regular basis, provide you the information that you had been requesting? Listened to you carefully and did they truly understand “Your Needs and Wants” in your search for that “Place to Call

philip a. raices Real Estate Watch

Home”? Many in our industry have five mouths and 1/4 of an ear.

Listening is an art and extremely important to be able to zero in on what you want as a customer looking to buy or rent or if you are an owner, looking to sell now or in the future.

Listening also must be fine tuned to be able to not waste the time of the buyer and seller as well as the time of the broker or salesperson and properties that are

emailed must address the specifics of not only what the customer can afford to buy, (the Needs) but also, some of the wants (champagne tastes and beer pockets!), again, if they fall within the price point and budget of the customer buyer.

Are they providing you the information as to the differences in the types of homes, styles, heating types (gas or oil ), conditions, prices of available, under contract, sold and expired and withdrawn properties, so that once you locate a property to purchase, that you can make a conscientious and pragmatic and well thought out offer, knowing you have the necessary information to do so?

Have they educated you on the neighborhoods, school statistics, transportation, crime, if any, what there is to do in the towns that you are considering living within?

How about the parks, entertainment during the summer months, children’s programs, day and sleep away camps, etc.?

Do they ask you how far you wish to travel from your home

to your job or business? Do they guide you to just any town or do they ask if schools are important, whether you have children still in school or not?

When you are an empty nester like me and my wife, my firm belief is that schools are still tantamount to getting the highest resale value, once the day arrives that you will be selling and moving on or when your spouse or children are in a position to have to sell your property.

I have said it before, location, location, school district!

Buy the best location and school district you can afford whether or not you have children; for the end result is, you will get the best resale price in the end, providing you maintain your property and keep it in the best shape you can.

I attended the first Zillow Conference in October of 2014 and they provided us with very important and pertinent information about agents.

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Cupboards go bare after store auctions Plains for approval.

New Hyde Park Chamber of the Willistons president John GorThe stores were auctioned at Commerce Secretary and 2nd don said they had no knowledge The WakeFern-purchased the law offices of Weil, Gotshal & Vice President Jerry Baldassaro of when the closings would take locations went up for auction on Manges at 787 Fifth Ave. and Chamber of Commerce of place because the New Hyde Park Oct. 8 for competing bids, but none emerged.

If they were outbid, WakeFern would have received a $1.2 million “Termination Payment” from the successful bidder, according to court documents.

Staten-Island based Key Food Stores Co-operative Inc. were successful in offering a $28.5 million bid for 16 supermarket locations, including the Waldbaum’s at 1050 Willis Ave. in Albertson.

Key Food had modified their offer to purchase 17 supermarkets to 16 supermarkets, according to court documents filed on Sept. 30.

On Sept. 22, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Robert Drain approved the sale of the Pathmark in Greenvale’s Wheatley Plaza to the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC as part of a 24-store, $124 million deal with Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea, court records showed.

Successful bids are scheduled to be considered at a Oct. 16 hearing by the United States southern Shelves are starting to empty at the Waldbaum’s store on Willis Avenue in Albertson. The district bankruptcy court in White store was one of 16 sold to Key Food Corp. on Sept. 30 for $28.5 million.

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Pathmark and Albertson Waldbaum’s were not members of their respective chambers.

Efforts to reach Great Neck Chamber of Commerce president Hooshang Nematzadeh and North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth were unavailing.

A statement from Local 338 President John Durso said they would file an objection against any buyer who would not employ the workers currently working in the purchased stores or for any non-supermarket operator.

“The UFCW/RWDSU will be filing objections with the court and protesting any buyer who has not agreed to employ the workers currently working in these stores,” Durso said. “Unfortunately, other winning bidders are non-supermarket operators such as CVS and real estate companies. We will be filing an objection to these bids with the court but as we have said from the beginning, the reality is that not all of our members will be fortunate enough to have their store bought by a good, union supermarket operator.”

W.P. doctor remembered at service Continued from Page 1 A police source told the Daily News last Monday that preliminary autopsy findings show that Cerveny, 38, a dermatologist who practiced at Prohealth Care Associates LLP at 2 Hillside Ave. in Williston Park, was not a homicide victim, but instead died of a cocaine overdose.

“Based on the preliminary finds, we are not treating this as a homicide case,” the source told the Daily News. “There is nothing at this point to suggest criminal activity. We have no indication, so far, of any force issue in her death.”

A law enforcement official told Newsday last Tuesday that the preliminary autopsy revealed that Cerveny had cocaine in her system but further toxicology tests were needed to determine how much was in her system and whether there were other drugs present as well.

An official from the city’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said that toxicology tests are currently ongoing.

Results of the tests can take anywhere from a few days to two weeks to determine, depending on the case,

the official said.

Cerveny was discovered “unconscious and unresponsive” around 8:30 a.m. in the vestibule of the building, located at West 16th Street near Seventh Avenue, according to published reports.

She was later pronounced dead at Lenox Health Greenwich Hospital. The cause of her death will be determined by the city’s medical examiner.

A New York City police department source told Newsday that authorities have obtained video that purportedly shows two men carrying Cerveny down the stairs, and have already interviewed one of the men in the video.

According to a DNAInfo report, the mother of three died of an apparent drug overdose and was discovered with bruises around her neck that may have been caused by surgery.

Cerveny had reportedly gone out with friends earlier in the evening but later met with 51-year-old HBO producer, Marc Henry Johnson, who she had met online, and according to DNAInfo he is the man police have questioned about her death.

The two went to the 16th

Street address, and the producer reportedly called 911 to notify authorities of Cerveny’s death before fleeing the scene toward Eighth Avenue.

Conflicting reports suggest Cerveny may not have been fully clothed when authorities arrived at the building, but she was identified at the scene.

Cerveny’s medical office is currently being protected by security and would only allow patients and doctors into the office.

A manager at the office, who when contacted by Blank Slate Media requested to remain unnamed, confirmed that Cerveny practiced in the office of dermatologist Dr. Joel Spitz.

The manager provided a statement from the office: “Dr. Cerveny was a wonderful person and doctor. This has been a terrible tragedy. Right now our thoughts and prayers are with her family.”

A telephone message to Prohealth Care Associates’ administrative office went unreturned.

A college fund will be established for Cerveny’s three children, according to the funeral home’s obituary.

Williston Park dermatologist Kiersten Cerveny

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Amoroso aims to open Hempstead records Continued from Page 5 ly Republican town government.

The clerk’s position is the second-most important in the town, he said, because the charter allows the clerk to participate in budget talks and other important discussions.

But the office has not been used as such for a long time because a Democrat has not occupied the seat for 108 years, Amoroso said.

“I want to be the camel

sticking my nose in the tent,” he said. “This is good government. Any time you have one-party rule, it’s not good.”

Allowing the public to see “the facts as they are” on public records could lead to a political turnaround in Hempstead, which has about 20,000 more registered Democrats than Republicans, Amoroso said.

Part of the reason he said he decided to enter the clerk’s race is the fact that he became “so annoyed” with how Nassau County Republi-

cans were misleading voters by vilifying Democrats as fiscally irresponsible.

In reality, Amoroso said, Republicans have mismanaged finances.

“How we get tagged as being the tax-and-spend liberals is beyond my comprehension,” he said.

In the interview, Amoroso criticized Hempstead’s Republican Town Supervisor Kate Murray for using part of the town’s reserve fund for regular operating costs in the past two years.

This is one instance, he said, of “the town following the example of the county,” which has a “structural imbalance” in how it handles its finances.

“Your bond rating’s going to go down, the interest rate’s going to go up, and who’s paying for it?” he said.

“We are.”

Amoroso said his experience as Brooklyn’s first assistant district attorney, which required him to manage a staff of 1,200 to 1,300 people and a budget of $80 million,

qualifies him to run a town clerk’s office with a staff of about 50 and a budget of about $7 million.

The most recent available payroll data show the clerk’s office has a staff of 140 full-time and part-time employees in 2013.

The data also show Nasrin Ahmad, the current Hempstead clerk and Amoroso’s Republican opponent, had a salary of $98,234.27 that year.

Amoroso is at a financial disadvantage in the race,

with $16,035.34 in his war chest compared to Ahmad’s $24,577.05, according to Oct. 2 campaign finance filings.

While voter registration numbers are in his party’s favor, Amoroso said turnout numbers among Democrats have been low in recent elections.

His path to victory, Amoroso said, is to get them to come to the polls.

“We can do better,” he said.

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ART LECTURE American Artists Present A Slice Of American Life with Nancy Traeger, Docent, Nassau County Museum of Art co-sponsored by Brandeis National Committee - LI Chapter Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 1:30 p.m.

SENIOR I.D. PROGRAM Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Senator Jack Martins, this program encourages our senior residents to obtain a Senior I. D. card that includes a photo and medical data that can be useful to emergency medical technicians and physicians; serve as nondriver identification and provide access to senior discounts and other conveniences.

MR. MOVIE POSTER When Art Was Done By Hand.

Thursday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. A new documentary, Mr. Movie Posterlooks at the 40 year career of local resident, Paul Crifo. The film spotlights the process of creating a movie poster long before computers and includes hundreds of initial concept sketches and finished ideas. Mr. Crifo’s posters include In the Heat of the Night, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, The Producers, Mahogany, and Play It Again, Sam. Enjoy a glimpse into the process of how a motion picture campaign is developed and have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Crifo and hearing about his career first hand.

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Monday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come and join the Shelter Rock Public Library Senior Rap Group. This discussion group is led by volunteer facilitator David Marx.

CREEPY SKULL with Joanne Manning Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 7 to 8 p.m. Decorate a scary skull for Halloween using collage, markers and foils. Registration begins on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

TOOTHBRUSH ROBOT with Chris Buchman Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 7 to 8 p.m.

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP with Marguerite Dilimetin, Group Facilitator, Nassau County Office for the Aging and Mental Health Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

STARTING OVER SINGLES for ages 40 plus Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.

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ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION Led by SRPL Librarians Cathy Loechner and Susan Healy GRAY MOUNTAIN by John Grisham on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. Losing her job at New York Ci ty’s largest law firm in the weeks after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, Samantha becomes an unpaid intern in a small Appalachian community, where she stumbles upon dangerous secrets.

ANIMAL ADVOCACY: LOBBY 101 with the Humane Society of the United States Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Want to be an effective advocate for New York’s animals? Join HSUS

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Songs of the 1940s, such as “I’ll Be Seeing You” and “It’s Been a Long, Long “ were related to the war while some, such as “When You Wish Upon a Star”and “It Might as Well Be Spring” were Academy Award winners. Stroll down memory lane

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YOUNG ADULT ATTENTION TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) MEMBERS The next TAB meetings are on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 4:30 to 5:30 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. Limited registration for TAB begins August 1 and continues. If you are interested in volunteering with other teens to improve library services, please pick up an application in the Teen Room.

FANDOM FRIDAY Friday, Nov. 6 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. What’s a “fandom” you ask? Well, anyone who really likes Harry Potter is part of the Harry Potter fandom.

Do you like Doctor Who? Then you’re part of the Doctor Who fandom. Or maybe you are a fan of Star Trek, or the Divergent series. No matter what your interests, you’re free to come and share them with the group or perhaps find a new fandom to be part of. You can also show off your fandom gear, artwork & music. Plus we’ll have a fandom snack craft. Registration begins on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

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STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER Children Pre-K to Grade 1 are invited to join us for a special storytime with your stuffed animal and then tuck them in and say good night.

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PLAY HOORAY KIDS Families with children ages 2 – 4 years are invited to participate in a fun-filled program of music and movement. Monday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Registration begins Monday, Oct. 26.

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Thursday, Nov. 12 at 4:15 p.m.

Registration for one session begins Tuesday, October 27.

LEAF PRINTING For Grades K – 5 on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 11:30 a.m. Paint and print real leaves on black paper to create a beautiful Fall decoration. Be sure to bring some leaves that you have collected!

TOTS NIGHT OUT Families with children ages 2 – 5 years are invited to HALLOWEEN CRAFT participate in a program of Registration begins Friday, Oct. songs, stories and make a craft.

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r. David Michaels [“Facts show Iran nuke deal the right choice”} and Mr. John Nahas [“Nuke deal in America’s best interests”) have many supporters. For example: A full page ad in The New York Times (9/31/15:) “What does Israel’s defense and intelligence establishment really think about the Iran deal?

The agreement is the best possible alternative from Israel’s point of view, given the other available alternatives Admiral [Ret.] Ami Ayalon .

The agreement is good for Israel and its national security. It blocks Iran’s pathway to a nuclear weapon for a longer period of time than any other available option and commits Iran to permanently renouncing nuclear weapons under IAEA inspections - Brig. Gen. [Ret.] Shlomo Brom - former director of IDF Strategic Planning Division.”

The same group had another full page ad in The New York Times (9/10/15): “A LETTER FROM SENIOR JEWISH LEADERS ON THE IRAN AGREEMENT- We recognize the efforts of the Obama administration and the other five nations that worked together to reach a diplomatic agreement with Iran that cuts

off its ability to pursue a nuclear weapon. A nuclear-armed Iran would not only be a security threat to the State of Israel, but also to regional and global stability. While the agreement is not perfect, it is the best available for the United States and creates a more secure and stable world for all of us.”

They have a web site: www. nonukesforiranproject.org But, as you would suspect, there are those who disagree with Obama’s pushing this deal when the majority in Congress and the American people are against his madness.

For example: Another full page ad in The New York Times [8/30/15] stated: “NO” “214 RETIRED FLAG OFFICERS URGE CONGRESS TO REJECT THE DANGEROUS IRAN DEAL. This agreement will enable Iran to become far more dangerous, render the Mideast still more unstable and introduce new threats to American interests as well as our allies.”

This organization is called the WARRIOR LEGACY FOUNDATION and its web site is www.warriorlegacyfoundation. org.

Where do I stand on this issue? It is a rhetorical question.

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A statement from Sen. Tom Cotton (R. Ark) - 9/11/15: “....this deal will likely move forward, despite overwhelming and bipartisan opposition to it in Congress and the clear will of the American people. Obstruction on the part of a minority of legislators is not the foundation on which lasting, consequential arms control agreements are built. A majority of Americans oppose the Iran deal because it compromises the safety and security of not only the United States, but also of the rest of the world. History will remember this stunning display of partisan loyalty and willful blindness. And it will remember this Senate as the one that - when given the chance to stop the world’s worst sponsor of terrorism from obtaining the world’s worst weapons - blinked when confronted with that evil.”

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They did an exhaustive survey and found that the majority of agents (80 percent) after the sale or rental, never call or contact their customers or clients again.

This appears to be a major mistake that the many, many salespersons and even associate brokers and brokers make.

I am not sure why this is so; but my feeling is that if you have worked, toiled hard and spent whatever time with your customer buyer or client seller, why wouldn’t you want to stay in touch with them?

Laziness, non-commitment to their business, is a serious mistake that the majority of agents do! I am not sure why this is, but, from my experience in observing people in Real Estate and businesses in general, it is a fact of what occurs on a daily basis. I have seen this in the retail environment too and I have asked do you have a list of all your current and former customers who have bought from you? Home or email addresses?

Phone numbers? They say, no, I don’t! I ask Why not?

Many times I get this blank stare, like I have two heads!

When you are selling are you hiring the agent and their expertise or the company they represent?

You want a combination of both.

However, a superior broker or salesperson is one that is backed up by a strong company; however, you are engaging the broker, who is the one that is marketing and merchandising your home, condo, coop or commercial property.

He or she should have all the necessary tools in their bag of tricks to be able to Search out, entice and grab the maximum number of “Qualified, Credit Worthy and Income Capable or Cash buyers for your property.

This can only happen, first off by having the websites to promote your place on, which ranks on the first page of Google.Com (85+ percent of all searches are done on Google) and also be seen on Yahoo. com, Msn.com, Facebook.Com, Twitter.Com, LinkedIn.Com,(social networks do really work!) Zillow.

Com and Trulia.Com and many, many other sites that will catch the attention of buyers who will be looking for your property.

The description and how it is presented and most importantly, taking high definition (HD) photos, using drones to take interesting views, virtual tours and videos are extremely important today for maximum exposure. The search engines as well as YouTube.Com

are so crucial to maximize the number of buyers or tenants (if you are a landlord), so it will increase the potential number of people who will buy or rent your property.

Moreover, providing accurate precise information in an interesting way, with great pictures and videos will do the trick in attracting the audience, leading to the one winning purchaser.

I always say, “spark curiosity, but don’t satisfy It” will generally, get your agents phone to ring!

However, are all these things being done? Do you check and verify, once they say it will be done, are they really performing in your best interest or the buyers?

In the current market, with inventory at a 14-year low, with many more purchasers than sellers, it is a seller’s market.

You will still have to price your home properly; overpriced homes, no matter how many buyers there are will not sell; the unfortunate buyers who bought their homes in the market in 2007-2008, had a long wait to regain their lost equity.

But many had to sell sooner, with short sales and foreclosures crowding the market over the last four to six years!

Price it correctly by understanding the comparable sales and it will sell; price it like “pie in the sky” and you will sit with it, so don’t blame your agent, unless they convinced you that they could sell it at a higher price than the comparable sales, just to get your signature and your listing!

However, if you insisted to list it above where your professional told you to do it, that is a major mistake that owners continue to make.

You will eventually sell; but the question arises, how long (months or years) are you willing to wait for the market to catch up to your price? Don’t tailgate the market, it just doesn’t make any sense and it rarely ever works! “Feelings are never relevant to market value!”

Sometimes, agents should walk away from an overpriced listing, but with such a tight market, we tend to take those listings that we know need price adjustments.

However, this needs to be explained to the client right at their presentation and setup a time line in which the price needs to be lowered, especially when the traffic isn’t materializing and most importantly, no offers are being presented. Lastly, especially at this time of the year and winter is approaching in the next few months; one must calculate the costs in keeping a home, taxes, heating, maintenance, etc. Would you be better off

selling and taking the money and buying something else out of New York where the cost of purchasing is much less and taxes are, in some really nice areas two thirds less?

I just came back from a business trip in Atlanta, Georgia, where my sisters live. One lives in a community called Roswell, a suburb of Atlanta.

The price of her Georgian Colonial home built in 1950 and is approximately $600,000 with $5,200 in Real Estate Taxes! (3,900 sq. feet/four bedrooms & 3.5 baths).

Also with a three-car garage and a huge rental loft above the garage, which pays all their taxes and then some.

That home would be $1.7 million to $3.2 million in certain communities on the North Shore of Long Island!

It was real sticker shock, making the comparisons between the South and the Long Island housing market.

However, the one major drawback is the schools in Atlanta are not comparable to Long Island schools, which, has an effect on prices in Atlanta.

But land is really inexpensive, whereby the homes in many communities are more valuable than the land they are situated upon.

However, in Long Island, it’s the opposite, whereby, the land, in most communities, is worth more than the home. This has more to do with the lack of buildable land here; but in Atlanta, there is a huge amount of available and buildable land to purchase.

Supply and Demand will always rule the market!

If you have any subject matter or questions that you would like addressed or answered, please feel free to contact me....

Next week I will discuss the subject of relocating here in the U.S. or abroad in various other countries and what to be aware of when renting or purchasing.

Enjoy a healthier, happier, and more prosperous 2015!

Philip A. Raices Pres, G.R.I. (Graduate Realtor Institute) Licensed Real Estate Broker Consultant Past President of the Rotary Club Of Great Neck 2011-2012 Turn Key Real Estate 7 Bond St Great Neck N. Y. 11021-2414 Mobile: (516) 647-4289 Office : (516) 829-2205 Fax : (516) 829-0717 Email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com

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Help Wanted BILLION DOLLAR MANUFACTURER expanding in the Long Island area seeking person with sales and​/ ​o r marketing background. Call for more information. Leave message for call back. 1-516-759-5926 CUSTODIAN: Part time, experienced for Church in New Hyde Park. Please call 516741-5148 or email: hillsideumc@yahoo.com DENTAL ASSISTANT P/T for private office in Franklin Square. Monday 10-2, Tuesday 9-2 & Friday 8-2. Saturday 8-1. Must have experience in chairside assisting, able to take x-rays preferred.

Call 516-489-3844 FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER P/T Garden City Law Firm. Must be proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume 516742-6070 or email: julie@ dangelolawassociates.com HOME AIDES AND COMPANION SERVICES: motivated and caring individuals, part time​/ ​f ull time positions. Liberty One Home Care. Please call 516-243-9400 LEGAL: Process serving company seeking full time detail oriented individual for office assistant in Williston Park.

Computer knowledge a must.

Will train. Email resume to: LRadler@courtsupportinc. com MARKETING DEMONSTRATOR PART TIME Talk with homeowners at various venues about their kitchen remodeling needs. No experience necessary. Will train on products and services.

Competitive hourly + unlimited bonuses. Reliable transportation needed. Email resumes@kitchenmagic.com or call 631-240-4151 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 OFFICE ASSISTANT: Manage insurance agency front desk and assist all departments. Must be professional, have excellent communication, organizational, customer service and strong computer skills. Garden City; Full Time with growth opportunity. Send cover letter and resume to rw@jpins.com

Help Wanted OFFICE MANAGER / PART TIME: Herricks Community Fund. Take responsibility for the smooth running of our small not for profit office where your professionalism, initiative and office skills will be welcomed. You will have plenty of room to be creative and management is always open to new ideas. Your part time role will include providing a full range of office management duties including: Day to day running of the office, provision of administrative support to the directors, payroll, production of reports, other duties as requested. This is an autonomous role and you need to be comfortable being independent and making decisions. This position will suit you if you have good office management experience. You need to be self directed and have organizational and problem solving skills. Applicants must have: experience with QuickBooks accounting package and be proficient in processing pays, extensive experience with Micosoft Office Suites of products including advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills. Experience using database management systems, excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skill, a positive disposition. Please submit your resume and cover letter by email: ldavis483@aol.com RECEPTIONIST P/T Manufacturer in Garden City near NCC. Answering phones and light office work. Good communication skills. Mon-Fri 1pm to 5pm. 516-239-4470 or fax 516239-5793 REPORTER: Blank Slate Media, an award winning chain of 5 weekly newspapers and website on the North Shore of Nassau County is seeking a self starter with good writing and reporting skills to cover Great Neck. Newspaper experience and car required. Experience with social media platforms and content managements systems preferred. Excellent opportunity to work with editors with many years of weekly and daily newspaper experience. Health insurance, paid holidays and sick days. Office conveniently located in Williston Park not far from NYC. To apply email your resume, cover letter and clips to sblank@ theislandnow.com SEAMSTRESS​/ ​D ESSMAKER: TALLULAH Specialty Boutique Woodbury, NY We are seeking Seamstress / Dressmaker Must be VERY experienced in fitting and alteration of fine evening wear and sportswear.

Call: Mr. Goldstein at Tallulah 516-367-8010

Situation Wanted Situation Wanted Situation Wanted AIDE​/ ​C ARE 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​/ ​p t nights, weekends.

References available. Call 516448-0502

CAREGIVER / CNA CERTIFIED PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN: companion, 12 years experience: nursing home, psych, mentally challenged program, private home, day care. References. Seeking FT 5 days Monday-Friday. Drive. Responsible.

Call Michelle: 929-312-2873

ALPHA & OMEGA CLEANING Services. We will clean your home from top to bottom using the best cleaning products! We clean houses, apartments and offices. Excellent local references. Call Myra 516-225-1612

CAREGIVER DO YOU ENJOY KNOWING YOUR LOVED ONE IS IN SAFE HANDS? I am a reliable caregiver with over 15 yrs experience who will provide a variety of care for your loved one. Valid NYS driver’s license.

Let me care for your loved one!

Call 516-316-2801

AN ERRAND RUNNER​​45 YEAR GARDEN CITY RESIDENT Will run errands, grocery shop, drive to doctor, take to airport or anything else you need done. Call Cathy 516741-1318 AVAILABLE TO TAKE care of sick and elderly, full time, live in or live out, Monday thru Friday. Experience and references. Please call 516-943-4207 BABYSITTER AVAILABLE on Friday or Saturday nights in Garden City area. Experience.

References available. Please call 516-741-3156 BABYSITTING​/ ​N ANNY Available FT​/ ​P T. Loving, caring person looking for loving family to work with. 15 years experience with local references. Licensed driver Please call: 718-8491382 (leave message) BABYSITTING​/ ​N ANNY FT​/ ​P T Loving, caring person looking for loving family to work with.

15 years experience with local references. Driver. Please call Shanee 347-593-7897 CARE GIVER​/ ​C OMPANION seeks 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 347-882-4753 CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones? Fear of your loved ones being alone?

Need overnight companion care at home or a health care facility? Call 516- 410-9943 NY State certified nursing assistant.

C A R E G I V E R ​/ ​C O M P A N I O N Caring & experienced seeking a position caring for the elderly. 20 years of dedication, experienced in geriatric care. If you or a loved one needs care and assistance please call 347775-6894 CERTIFIED CNA​/ CHILD CARE English speaking female with 28 years CNA experience (Alzheimers), assist with medications, doctor appointments. 14 years experience caring for infants & children. References available. Live in​/ ​o ut. Licensed Driver. Call Dorothy 347-3532564 CERTIFIED HOME ATTENDANT Nurse’s assistant available to care for the elderly. Live in or live out. Offering compassionate home care full time or part time. Please call 347-5435960 CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE Experienced, honest, compassionate HHA seeks fulltime employment as aide​/ ​e lder care companion. Good references. Available immediately.

Call 347-942-0092 CLEANING SERVICE available full time or part time with flexible hours. 20 years experience.

Excellent references. Call Rosinda & Elsie 516-376-9365 or 516-5 64-8315 CLEANING WOMAN AVAILABLE: English speaking Polish woman with years of experience, hardworking & responsible is available to clean your home. Reasonable rates, excellent references. Please call 516-564-0139

ELDER CARE / HOME CARE Mature woman w/ experience and excellent references seeking position to take care of the elderly or ailing. Light cleaning, cooking also.

Flexible days. Has own car. Local excellent references available.

Please call Luisa 516-485-9215 or 516-451-1781. Leave message.

ELDER CARE: AIDE​/​COMPANION with 15 years experience available to care for elderly. Days, nights, weekends. Own car. Excellent references. Call 516-353-1626 EVON’S SERVICES We offer the following services: Companions, Home Health Aides​ /​Elder Care Child Care and Housekeeping Laborers Days / Nights Live In or Live Out NO FEE TO EMPLOYERS Call: 516-505-5510 EXPERIENCED NANNY​/​ HOUSEKEEPER and care giver to elderly available FT, weekends, overnight. Mother of three. 21 years experience including with two GC families.

Call for more information. Selena 347-624-9453 EXPERIENCED POLISH HOUSE CLEANER Good references. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working.

Own transportation. English speaking. Flexible days​/ ​h ours.

I will do a good job. Please call 516-589-5640 GENERALIZED NURSING CARE Exercises generalized nursing care with supervision.

Must be ambulatory. Good rates. Available 3pm-7pm. Call after 3 pm 516-294-9519 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 347-5302234

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▼ real estate, service directory Situation Wanted Situation Wanted HOME HEALTH AIDE​/ ELDER CARE Home health aide with over 15 years experience !! Excellent references. Cooking, cleaning, showers, all aspects of daily care. Live in. Available Immediately !! Call Sharon 347-739-7717 HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANER with many years experience and good references available 7 days with flexible hours.

516-6320169, 516-499-1384 HOUSE CLEANING: Experienced cleaning service available. Pleasant, responsible. Provides own quality clean products. Own transportation. Local references.

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Free estimates. Approximate cost: Small home $79, Mid size $99, Large $118. Please call Diana 516-859-7084 HOUSECLEANING Very honest and kind woman available to clean your home Mon-Fri. Own transportation, own supplies, great rates.

Local references. Pet lover.

Spanish​/ ​E nglish speaking.

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NEW YORK PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT: Care giver​/​ companion available. Over 20 years experience available 24/7. Specializing in patients with CHF, Alzheimer’s, Dimentia, surgical procedures, hospice and more.

Call Jackie 5146-306-0257 or Joel 516-965-1940 THREE SISTERS HOUSECLEANING Excellent service cleaning homes, apartments, condominiums & small offices. Experienced with excellent references.

Own transportation. Please call 516-640-5932, 516-499-1390 or 516-451-5582

Business Opportunities ATTENTION REAL ESTATE AGENTS & BROKERS Imagine having the opportunity to create lifelong compounding residual income...and truly getting paid for what your are worth! we are seeking persons with sales and​/ ​o r marketing experience. Call for more information: 1-857957-1648. This could be the opportunity that you’ve been looking for...

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CASH BUYER! Buying ALL Gold & Silver coins, Stamps, Paper Money, Comic Books, entire collections, Estates.

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GARDEN CITY 49 Vassar St Saturday 10/17 9am to 5pm Contents of home. Century furniture, toys, designer clothing, china, Christmas, tools, exercise equipment, rugs, Schonbek chandeliers, patio furniture, artwork, dining room furniture, curio cabinet, bakers rack, sofas, kitchen items & more!

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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 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc.

Please call 718-598-3045 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 516-2796378 www.invitedsales.com OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK! Tuesday & Thursday 10-4 Wednesday & Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-5 Sunday 12-5 Closed Mondays 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 prebids 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 MOVING SALE Saturday 10/24 9:00am to 4:30pm 167 Rockaway Ave Whole House Sale includes flat screen TVs, dining room set & hutch, bedroom sets, entertainment unit w/ fireplace, office equipment, carpets, kitchenware, patio furniture, stroller, porta crib, toys & more!

GARDEN CITY Saturday October 17 9am​​5pm 7 Cathedral Ave Antiques, Roseville, Sunflower lamp, tea set, persian rug, Sturdfvant spinning wheel, Duncan Phyfe frame, victorian cradles, Lladros, high chair, Dining Room buffet & extension table, chairs, upholstered chairs, Hall coffee & end table, night table, dressers, desk, chandeliers, sconces, lamps, Phoenix glass, Waterford crystal, Depression glass, Chinese bowl, sterling, flatware, China oil paintings, prints, jewelry, surveyor box, mirrors, books, designer clothing, furs, handbags, Christmas decorations, golf clubs, skis, tools, outdoor, children’s toys and much more!!

HICKSVILLE CHILDREN’S TAG SALE Saturday 10/17 10:30am-2:00pm Parkway Community Church 95 Stewart Ave (lower level) Clothing, shoes, toys, equipment, bedding. Halloween costumes and more!! All priced to sell.

ROSLYN HEIGHTS: Saturday October 24 & Sunday October 25 from 10am to 4pm. 70 Schoolhouse Lane. Outdoor furniture, books, household, clothing, shoes and more!

WILLISTON PARK: Multi family garage sale on Sunday October 18 from 10am to 2pm. 96 Capitol Ave. Something for everyone!

Yard Sale GARDEN CITY MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE Fri & Sat 10/16 & 10/17 9am-3pm 16 Keenan Pl (corner of 11th St) Wide assortment of furniture, rugs, clothing, bicycles, Lax, sports equipment, silverware, toys, Lloyd and Flanders wicker. Many special items!

Must see!

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 516382-5553

AUTOMOTIVE

Auto For Sale BUICK CENTURY 1995: 47K miles, 4 new tires, new parts, A/C, excellent running condition! $2,995. 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!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

Apartment For Rent GARDEN CITY Condo​​Five rooms. 2 Bedrooms, EIK, 2 Baths, elevator, FDR, wood floors. Immediately. $3,150 up.Garden City Properties 516746-1563 GARDEN CITY SOUTH: Charming 2 bedroom, new bath, new kitchen, formal living room, dining room. Use of yard, basement, use of washer​/ ​d ryer.

Available November 1. $2,000​ /​m onth. Carmel Quill, Broker 516-732-6049 GARDEN CITY SOUTH: STUDIO APT​/ ​O FFICE SPACE Suitable for one. Near RR, stores.

No smoking, no pets. References and security required. $1,250​ /​m onth. Call 516-564-1138 GARDEN CITY Spectacular five rooms. 3 Bedrooms, 2 new Baths, EIK, LR​/ ​D R combo, wood floors, elevator, doorman.

Call for showing. $3700 up Garden City Properties 746-1563 WEST HEMPSTEAD: 2nd floor, private entrance. 1 bedroom​/​ bath, living room, EIK. Close to all. No smoking​/ ​p ets. $900​/​ includes utilities. Refs required.

516-313-4422 Please leave message WILLISTON PARK: Renovated 1 br, 1 bath on second floor of 2 family home. Kitchen with updates, new carpets and new floors, extra storage space, g arage parking space, backyard access, separate entrance, few blocks to LIRR, village area, nice quiet neighborhood! Includes all utilities $1,550​/ ​m onth.

References required. Call Penny 917-848-9366

Homes for Rent NEW HYDE PARK (Lakeville Estate) 7 Room House. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Includes new kitchen stainless steel appliances and D/W, FDR, LR w/ Fireplace, HW floors throughout, new windows & full basement. Use of yard and garage also included. Good credit & proof of income is required. $3,150​/ ​m onth. For more information call Rose (Ford Real Estate) 516-655-7501

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GARDEN CITY HOUSE SHARE: Beautifully furnished bedroom. Use of all common areas of house. Includes heat, w/d, a/c. Near public transportation. No smoking, pets or overnight guests. $850​/ ​m onth. Call 516-747-4293

GARDEN CITY: St. Paul’s Place.

Mint contemporary home on secluded .43 acre yard. Living room​/ ​F P, dining room, granite island kitchen w/ palladium window, large family room and new powder room.

Three bedrooms and new hall bath. Upper level master suite w/ cathedral ceiling, office nook, marble bath and two walk-in closets. Two car garage, basement, CAC, sprinklers. Asking $1,350,000. For appt: kfpauley3@gmail.com Owner​/ ​S alesperson.

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

MINEOLA: Large furnished room, private entrance, share bath, own TV, microwave, fridge, A/C, no pets, smoking or drugs. $735​/ ​m onth.

All utilities included plus 1 month security. References required. 516-747-5799

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Lease your private hunting spot now.

Office Space GARDEN CITY SOUTH Ideal location, mint, large office space, 1st floor. Must see to appreciate. Near LIRR, stores.

Available now. $1,475​/ ​m th.

Call Owner 516-538-7474 or 538-7476 GARDEN CITY: 1140 FRANKLIN AVE ABUNDANT PARKING 10 x 13 windowed office in professional suite: Atty​/ ​C PA Conference room, reception, kitchen included. 2 work stations, available November 1. Call Paul 516-248-3048 GARDEN CITY: 20 x 57, 1st floor. Finished basement, Lenox CAC, handicapped accessible, 2 PRs, private back office w/ garden. Suitable for insurance, attorney, mortgage broker, financial, accountant. Mint. $4,000​/​ month. Carmel Quill, Broker 516-732-6049 WILLISTON PARK Office Space: 1300 & 2000 sf. available on Hillside Ave. Professional Building. Parking Lot, near LIRR & parkways. Full commission Paid.

Tony 516-248-4080

Vacation Rental OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full​/ ​p artial weeks.

Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate.

1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc. com

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE HAVE A VACATION HOME OR UNIQUE PROPERTY FOR SALE OR RENT? Promote it to more than 6 million readers statewide with a 25 word ad for just $495. Even less for smaller coverage areas. Call 518-464-6483 to speak with a Real Estate Specialist now.

Condo/Co-Op For Sale GREAT NECK: Beautiful 1 bedroom, 1 bath co-op on Middle Neck Road. Parking available. Close to all. Please call 212-470-3856

NEW HYDE PARK​/ ​O AKS SECTION: By owner, updated to perfection, 4 bedroom, 3 baths (tumbled marble baths), gleaming hardwood floors, granite​/​ marble kitchen, rear patio. Call Joseph 347-386-2051

Lots for Sale MOHAWK VALLEY HOBBY FARM​​4 Bedroom/2 Bath Farmhouse 22 acres $149,900.

Horse barn, dairy barn, gorgeous setting w/views! Just off NYS Thruway. Call 888905-8847 for more info.

NEW YORK STATELAND SALE BRAND NEW TUG HILL PROPERTIES 6 acres w/ partially finished cabin: $39,900 5 acres borders Prince Brook State Forest: $19,995 25 acres borders Swiss Creek State Forest: $34,995 Flexible financing available. Call 800-29-7843 www.landandcamps.com

Open House GARDEN CITY 86 HAMPTON RD Sunday 10/11 12pm to 2pm JUST LISTED Gorgeous single family home 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths$1,590,000 PRICED TO SELL ! ALL INVITED ! Listing Agent: Irene 646-479-2993 GARDEN CITY Saturday Oct 17 2pm to 4pm Sunday Oct 18 11am to 2pm 58 Washington Ave New to market For Sale By Owner. Grand Tutor, 6 bedrooms 4.5 baths Totally redone Landscaped 1/2 acre House Tour Home $1,999,000 “NO BROKERS”

REAL ESTATE WANTED

Homes Wanted HOUSE WANTED TO BUY: Good or bad condition to build or fix. Fast closing. Call George 516-972-8787

Service Directory

Services NEED A CLEANOUT OR A MOVE? We can move it, sell it or haul it away! 2 Guys and a Truck Just $150​/​hr Call 516-279-6378 Invited Sales by Tracy Jordan 839 Stewart Ave Garden City, NY 11530 Bonded​/ ​I nsured www.invitedsales.com NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516-764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.

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COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com 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. 516538-1125 OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated sine 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed​/​insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc.

Please call 516-466-9220 ROBERT’S HARDWOOD FLOORS: Refinishing, installations, staining, repairs, oak railings, furniture moving & carpet removal. Lic​/​ins. 25 years experience, free estimates, fast service.

Please call 631-974-5538 10% DISCOUNT WITH AD

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▼ LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Williston Park will hold a workshop and public meetings as follows: DATE: Monday, November 02, 2015 TIME: 7:00 p.m.​—​Workshop PLACE: Village Hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596 DATE: Saturday, November 14, 2015 TIME: 8:00 a.m.​—​Workshop 9:00 a.m.- Public PLACE: Village Hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Julie Kain,Clerk-Treasurer Dated:October 06, 2015 WT 142315 1x 10/16​/ 2015 #142315 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Novelty Homes LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/18/2015. Office location: NASSAU County.

SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him​/​her is: 512 Marcellus Road Williston Park NY 11596 The principal business address of the LLC is: 512 Marcellus Road Williston Park NY 11596 Purpose: any lawful act or activity WT 142149 6x 9/11, 18, 25, 10/02, 9, 16, 2016 #142149 Notice of formation of MANSION GROUP LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/23/15. Office located in Nassau County.

SSNY has been designated for services of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: 393 Jericho Tpke Suite 208 Mineola NY 11501. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

WT 142205 6x 9/25, 10/02, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015 #142205 Notice of Formation of LION SOUND & VISUAL SOLUTIONS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/09/2015. Office location: Nassau County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 80 BENNETT AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NEW YORK 11575. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

WT 142273 6x 10/02, 9, 16, 23, 30, 11/06, 2015 #142273 NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD TOGETHER WITH THE BUD-

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GETS FOR ALL SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND THE ASSESSMENT ROLLS OF THE BELGRAVE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT, GREAT NECK WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT AND THE PORT WASHINGTON WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR 2016.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the preliminary budget of the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, together with the preliminary budgets of all Special Improvement Districts (the “Preliminary Budgets”) and the assessment rolls of the Belgrave Water Pollution Control District, the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District, and the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District (the “Assessment Rolls”) for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016, have been completed and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at Town Hall, Manhasset, New York, where they are available during regular business hours for inspection by any interested person; and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead will meet and review the Preliminary Budgets and the Assessment Rolls, and hold a public hearing thereon at the Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, at 7:30 P.M. on the 20th day of October, 2015, and at such hearing any person may be heard in favor of or against the Preliminary Budgets and the Assessment Rolls, or for or against any item therein contained; and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Town Law ß108, that the following are the proposed yearly salaries of the Elected Officers of this Town: Supervisor ​​$133,000.00; Town Clerk ​—​$105,000.00; Councilmembers- $49,000.00; Receiver of Taxes$115,000.00; and PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that copies of the Preliminary Budget are available at Town Hall, 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:45 P.M. Dated: Manhasset, New York October 13, 2015

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD WAYNE H. WINK, JR., TOWN CLERK WT 142333 1x 10/16​/ 2015 #142333 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU SONYMA, Plaintiff, against Michael L. Palumbo, Eileen A. Palumbo, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 10/22/2014 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mine-

ola, NY 11501 on 11/10/2015 at 11:30AM, premises known as 13 Nelson Street, Elmont, NY 11003 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Franklin Square, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 35, BLOCK 29, LOT 826-828. Approximate amount of judgment $147,680.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 4446/2012. Michael J. Annibale, Esq., Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff, 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-047838-F00 1147846 WT 142274 4x 10/09, 16, 23, 30, 2015 #142274 LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 2, 2015, 8:00pm or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Village Hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York, for the purpose of considering an application by Willow’s Wonderful LLC, by its duly elected, appointed and authorized member-managers, Michelle Mazur-Grosskopf and Jonathan Grosskopf, for a special exception under Williston Park Zoning Code Section 230-8(A)(2), Business District, to operate a specialty Baked Goods at the premises known as 151 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, New York, which is known on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 9, Block 314, Lot 59. Applicant is the Lessee of the subject premises. A copy of the application is available for review at the Village Hall. Julie Kain Village Clerk-Treasurer Dated: October 13, 2015 WT 143249 1x 10/16/2015

LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 2, 2015, 8:00pm or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Village Hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York, for the purpose of considering an application by Willow’s Wonderful LLC, by its duly elected, appointed and authorized member-managers, Michelle Mazur-Grosskopf and Jonathan Grosskopf, for a special exception under Williston Park Zoning Code Section 230-8(A)(2), Business District, to operate a specialty Baked Goods at the premises known as 151 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, New York, which is known on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 9, Block 314, Lot 59. Applicant is the Lessee of the subject premises. A copy of the application is available for review at the Village Hall. Julie Kain Village Clerk-Treasurer Dated: October 13, 2015 WT 142350 1x 10/16/2015

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Berman, Diamond tout aid to taxpayers Continued from Page 3 though they are the second most called department at 311 with 25,000 inquiries per year.

He first served as the town’s Receiver of Taxes in 2003, when he succeeded Ann Galante, who stepped down to care for her ailing husband.

In 2004, Berman was appointed to serve as Assistant to the Chairman of the Nassau County Board of Assessors, where he served as the chairman’s liaison to all divisions within the department.

During his first term, Berman said, he credits his office with being the first to successfully negotiate a “lockbox.”

The “lockbox” allowed for the depositing of tax payments within 24 hours after being received resulting in increased interest income for the town which helped reduce tax levies, according to the Town of North Hempstead website.

Berman said it benefitted residents as well, more quickly informing them on delinquent tax payments.

“We reach out to everybody as fast as possible to let them know they’re delinquent and that they have a penalty,” he said.

“If somebody’s in the dark, they can end up not paying

it all and not knowing they owe the money.”

Berman’s current base salary is $90,000 per year.

Diamond’s political experience dates back to the late 1990s and early 2000s when he was a Democrat.

He interned for former state Sen. Vinnie Gentile and served on Hilary Clinton’s 2000 campaign for the United States Senate, when she defeated Republican Rick Lazio.

After switching parties, Diamond ran against state Assemblywoman Michele Schimel (D-16th District).

He said he was asked by a friend involved with the Republican party to run against Berman, was indecisive due to recent divorce, but believed he could help people.

Diamond said appealing to Democrats is a part of his path to winning the election.

“I have spoke with Democrats, a few in Manorhaven and Port Washington, and they expressed to me that they don’t like my opponent because he’s not very personal and not very friendly,” he said. “I have met him and think he’s very nice. But they say I seem to have an outgoing personality.”

He added that his presence both in person and online would benefit the

community.

“I am going to be here.

I am going to be vocal in the community and the town. I will be reachable by email, Facebook, Twitter, contact me through social media. I will answer your questions in 24 hours.

I will hold public forums throughout the town. If you have issues, come talk to me,” he said. “I’m not going to close the door on your face, and I’m not saying Berman does that. I am going to be out there and show you why this is why I earned it. I am going to be there to work for you and make things more feasible and more open.”

Berman, who currently collects 98 percent of the town’s taxes, said he should be re-elected because of his background and experience in office.

“I have the background, experience, and expertise to run this department and run this office.

My goal is to always, and I stress this with my staff, get up and help people,” he said. “I feel like I am meeting the mission. I see a lot of unfairness in the system and misinformation, and I will have, as an elected official, at least a voice on what I think are the changes we need to make our assessment system fairer to all of our property owners.

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building.

“It looks pretty dismal “For me, time is really of with a parking lot of dirt,” he the essence,” he said. said at Tuesday’s meeting.

Putting apartments on But Brew disagreed, top of his dental practice saying the parking problems “made sense” to Locurto, he the building would cause said, since he has to conwould hurt property values. struct a new building.

He said he thought the Reach reporter Noah plan would be good for the area because it would attract Manskar by e-mail at nmanmore young people to pa- skar@theislandnow.com or by phone at 516.307.1045 tronize local businesses.

Resident Chris Lazos x204. Also follow us on @noahmanskar said he thinks the residen- Twitter tial development would help and Facebook at facebook. property values around the com/theislandnow.

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The LIU Post football team defeated Merrimack College, 27-24 Saturday.

LIU Post scored big homecoming win B y T homas S c avetta

After a first half filled with turnovers and miscues, the LIU Post football team (4-2) turned the engines on and erupted with 20 unanswered points to open up the second half as they edged out Northeast-10 Conference foe, Merrimack College (2-4), 27-24, on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium in Brookville.

Trailing 3-0 coming out of the break, junior quarterback Jeff Kidd and the Pioneers anchored a 10-play drive, resulting in the first points of the contest as he hooked up with sophomore wide-out Kyle Ward for a 21-yard touchdown.

Things continued to pick up when junior defensive back Clarence Sears in-

tercepted a pass from Merrimack quarterback Nick Davis. LIU kept the wheels rolling as Kidd connected with junior running back David White for a 5-yard score, giving the hosts a 13-3 lead.

Shortly thereafter, LIU Post freshman running back Malik Pierre found the endzone once again for the Green and Gold on a 29-yard rush, extending the Pioneers’ advantage to 20-3 with 5:12 remaining in the third quarter.

However, the Warriors refused to go down without a fight, and made it a 2017 game with 12:26 left in the contest.

As the tides seemed to be turning, LIU struggled offensively, but came up with two critical third down conversions on the following possession to senior tight end Sean Binckes and sophomore wide

receiver James Higgins. Kidd and the offense finished the job as Hubbard caught a 20-yard touchdown at the 7:41 mark.

With just under four minutes to go, Merrimack scored again, narrowing LIU’s cushion to just three points. The Pioneer defense was clutch on the final two drives though, putting any comeback hopes to bed. Merrimack kicker Stephen Camarro missed the potential game-tying 51-yard field goal as time expired. Even with senior linebacker Brandon Cheney sidelined due to an injury suffered earlier in the game, other players stepped up and held their ground.

LIU Post junior defensive lineman Kenny Scotland was a nuisance for Merrimack quarterback Nick Davis, recording two sacks and a pass deflection to go with

his four tackles. Junior linebacker Wayne Harris also looked sharp making 10 stops and one sack. Cheney collected eight tackles before leaving the game. Although Kidd’s struggles continued, the ground attack was strong as Pierre rushed for 97 yards on 20 carries.

With their third conference win under their belt, the Pioneers, led by LIU Post head foorball coach Bryan Collins, will travel to Pleasantville, N.Y. on Saturday, Oct. 17, to take on NE-10 rival Pace University. Kickoff is slated for noon.

This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer. com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

Cosmos score second straight 3-0 win, move into first Back-to-back 3-0 wins have put the New York Cosmos back atop the North American Soccer League combined standings as the spring season champions are playing their best soccer of the fall campaign just at the perfect time.

After defeating Atlanta 3-0 on Wednesday, the Cosmos knocked off FC Edmonton by the same scoreline Sunday at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium, giving them seven out of a possible nine points from a difficult stretch of three games in eight days.

“I think we’re looking very solid. I think the guys are starting to understand we’re getting to the end of the season and we need to finish strong,” Cosmos coach Giovanni Savarese said. “It was a good performance today, a good performance last game, but it was more the intensity and how we play together collectively that

made the big difference.”

Sebastian Guenzatti and Raul scored eight minutes apart late in the first half and Ruben Bover added an insurance goal five minutes from full time as the Cosmos (8-6-4) moved one point in front of both Ottawa Fury FC and Minnesota United FC in the combined standings with two games remaining.

Having already clinched a semifinal home game, the Cosmos can get home field throughout the playoffs by finishing atop the combined standings.

“We deserve it,” midfielder Danny Szetela said. “I feel like we’ve been playing well. We’re going to host the semifinal and we want host the final too.”

In his second consecutive start, Guenzatti put the Cosmos on the board in the 37th minute with his third goal of the season and second in as many games. The

sequence started when Gaston Cellerino attacked space after a pair of 50-50 challenges and slipped a pass to his left where Guenzatti took a touch into the box before finishing clinically low inside the far post with his left foot.

“My confidence was a little down because I haven’t been playing much in the beginning of the season,” Guenzatti said.

“But I think I’m catching the confidence like I did last year, scoring a lot. Hopefully it will keep going.”

Both Szetela and Guenzatti credited Cellerino’s arrival as something that has provided a much-needed spark in the attacking third. It was the second straight game that the Argentine linked up with Guenzatti for a goal.

“I think we kind of lost it for a few games, but we’re catching back the rhythm. I think Cellerino is bringing our

confidence up also,” Guenzatti said. “He’s a great player. He moves with the team, an amazing player. Reading his passing, reading his moves is really easy.”

The Cosmos went into the break with a 2-0 lead on Raul’s seventh goal of the season. The Spanish legend latched onto an Ayoze corner that bounced in front of goal and blasted in a point-blank shot at the back post.

Bover capped the scoring in the 85th minute when he intercepted a poor clearance by an FC Edmonton defender and chipped high inside the far post for his first goal of the season.

It was the first time this season the Cosmos had back-to-back shutout wins, which was also important for Savarese.

The Cosmos return to play Oct. 24 when they take to the road to meet the San Antonio Scorpions.

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Lady Jags come home with Bronze The U-14 NHP Lady Jaguars spent Columbus Day Weekend in Hammonton, NJ at the EDP Fall Cup where they placed third in their division.

The girls tied their first two games and won their third game to earn a spot in the Bronze final.

The Lady Jags came out strong in their first game against Mount Laurel Fury, striking first when defender Cathrine Rivera sent a ball to Marilena Mangiaraina who crossed it to Carly Bloom who booted it in for a goal.

The Fury tied the game up four minutes into the first half and stunned the Lady Jags when they took the lead with 30 seconds to go before half.

Goalie Linda Artusa denied all further scoring opportunities and Carly Bloom tied the game for the Jags halfway through the second half. The game ended in a 2-2 tie.

The second game was a battle be-

tween the Lady Jags and Wall SC Wave with both teams skillfully passing the ball up and down the field.

The defense of both teams denied all scoring until the second minute of the second half when the opposition scored.

It took until the 27th minute of the second half when Bella Arato, who was moved from defense to offense, started the scoring drive for the Lady Jags when she received the ball at half field and moved it into the box with a fake shot pass to Carly Bloom who scored to tie the game at 1-1.

The third game against TBAA Premier Strykers was another defensive battle with the only scoring occurring at the 8th minute of the second half when Samantha Coope crossed a ball to Bella Arato for a goal.

Despite a strong effort by the opposition to tie the game in the last 30 seconds of play, the Lady Jags held on earning their spot in the Bronze final.

NHP Wildcats have success in Columbus Day Tournaments The New Hyde Park Wildcats Soccer Club sent numerous teams to Columbus Day Soccer Tournaments throughout the tri-state area over the weekend.

Teams ranged in age from U-7 to U-14. Some of the hi-lights from this soccer-filled weekend include the U-13 Lady Panthers and the U-10 boys Panthers taking first place in the North Hempstead

Cup and the U-12 boys Lions taking second place in the North Hempstead Cup. The U-8 boys Cougars placed first in their bracket and second overall in the Syosset Columbus Day Tournament where the girls U-7 team tied all three of their games.

All these players were champions on and off the field.

With the sun setting on the second scored for the Lady Jags with a tie at the day of the tournament, the Lady Jags end of five shots.

Samantha Coope scored the winning faced the Haddonfield SC Lightening for third place. goal when the Lightening failed to convert The first goal of the game was scored on their final shot. by the Lady Jags when Marilena MangiIn addition to the tournament, the aracina passed to Bella Arato whose shot NHP Lady Jags remain undefeated in their at the goalie ricocheted back into play EDP league with a 3-2 win on Sunday, with Mary Tsahas in position to put it in.

Oct. 4 when Nora Higgins assisted on the The Lightening tied the game within first goal scored by Caitlin Chestler; Linda seconds of the second half. Bella Arato Artusa punted a rocket to Carly Bloom for scored the second goal for the Lady Jags the second goal and Marilena Mangiaraon a ball received from Nora Higgins and cina assisted Erin Lutz for the third goal the opposition tied it up with just over two of the game. minutes to go in the game.

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