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candidates make case as election day nears Contrasting viewpoints presented at League forum By J oe N i k i C A N D NoAH MANSkAR As local elections approach, the League of Women Voters put candidates vying for seats on the Nassau County Legislature and North Hempstead’s Town Board in dialogue before voters. At an Oct. 14 forum sponsored by the group’s Port Washington and Manhasset chapter, incumbents and challengers discussed issues ranging from the county’s contract process and property tax refund system to local budgets and public works projects.

Taking to the streets

Mineola Bicycle and the Mineola Kiwanis club held their seventh annual Bike Safety Day to help children learn how to stay safe on their bicycles. The event featured safety demonstrations and a course for children to test their riding skills. See story on page 44.

The forum also gave the public a chance to question candidates directly leading up to the Nov. 3 election. Tax rates and the government’s role in maintaining quality of life in the county were major themes in the candidates’ prepared statements and their responses to questions.

north Hempstead Town Supervisor With the floor to herself — Republican Anthony Bulzomi canceled his appearance the day before the forum — Democratic Supervisor Judi Bosworth touted her administration’s progress toward efficiency in the town building department. In addition to a highly publicized program that partners a town “advocate” with residents applying for building permits, Bosworth and the Town Board have hired three additional building inspectors and a plan examiner. Continued on Page 49

County to narrow Roslyn Rd. to 2 lanes, install light Legislature committee vote expected on Oct. 29 By H A R R i S oN MARDeR

reconfigure the turn off onto Locust Lane and install a traffic light there under a plan developed by the county DepartNassau County will reduce ment of Public works. Nassau County Legislator the number of lanes on Roslyn Road from four to two from Judy Jacobs said Tuesday said the service road of the Long Is- she is hopeful that the plan land Expressway Service Road will be voted on by the Nasto south of I.U. Willets Road, sau County Legislature’s Rules

Committee on Oct. 29. Jacobs said funding is already available for the cost of the entire project, but was unsure of its total cost. If the improvement is not heard on Oct. 29, Jacobs said it will have to wait an additional two weeks. Continued on Page 61

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The Williston Times, Friday, October 23, 2015

Judge okays sale of Cause of death: Albertson Waldbaum’s alcohol, cocaine Key Foods makes winning bid for 16 A&P stores

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A White Plains bankruptcy court judge approved the sale of 28 Waldbaum’s and Pathmark locations Friday — 11 of which were on Long Island including in New Hyde Park and Albertson. U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Robert Drain approved a 12-store, $40 million bid from ShopRite parent company WakeFern Food Corp. that includes the Pathmark at 2335 New Hyde Park Road in New Hyde Park, and a $28.5 million bid from Staten-Island based Key Food Stores Co-operative Inc. for 16 supermarket locations, including the Waldbaum’s at 1050 Willis Ave. in Albertson. In September, Drain had approved the sale of 24 stores owned by Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea to the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company for $124 million deal that was approved on Sept. 22 by Drain. Included in the deal was the Pathmark in Greenvale’s Wheatley Plaza. 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. Stop and Shop announced last Thursday in a press release that Greenvale’s Pathmark was expected to close that day, and re-open as a Stop & Shop on Oct. 23. Modifications made to the store will include “modern décor, updated refrigeration systems, new lighting, state-of-theart technology,” as well as new Stop & Shop signage, according to the release. “We are very excited to begin the store conversion process, and we will strive to minimize the inconvenience to custom-

Dr. Kiersten Cerveny, the Manhasset woman who was found dead on Oct. 4 in the lobby of an apartment building in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood, died from “acute cocaine and alcohol intoxication,” according to the New York City Medical Examiner’s office. The Medical Examiner’s office also ruled her death accidental, according to a Daily News report. A police source told the Daily News on Oct. 5 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. PHOTO BY NOAH MANSKAR

The Waldbaum’s store on Willis Avenue in Albertson (pictured) was one of 28 officially sold on Oct. 16 in bankruptcy proceedings by the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. ers,” said Don Sussman, president of Stop & Shop New York Metro Division. “Stop and Shop is committed to improving the overall shopping experience in these 25 stores to meet the quality, selection and savings that customers have come to expect from us.” John R. Durso, president of Local 338 of the Retail, Wholesale, Department Store Union and the United Food and Commercial Workers, which represents store employees, said in a statement that Key Food had tentatively scheduled to open new stores this week, but did not clarify which stores would be opening. He added that Local 338 was in talks with Key Food to keep workers who are currently

employed at the acquired stores. Efforts to reach Key Food for information on their store conversion process were unavailing. A spokesperson from WakeFern said the company was waiting for A&P to tell them when they will close Pathmark, then decide on how to proceed with the store conversion process. She added that once the store was “in their hands,” Wakefern would close the store for several months for renovations and then open as a Shop Rite, though there is no official timetable. The future of the Waldbaum’s at 40 Great Neck Road, which had received no bids during two separate rounds of auctions, remains up in the air. Continued on Page 48

Kiersten Cerveny, who practiced dermatology in Williston Park, was found dead in a Manhattan apartment building on Oct. 4. The New York City medical examiner said Monday that she died of a cocaine overdose and alcohol intoxication.

A law enforcement official told Newsday on Oct. 6 that further toxicology tests were needed to determine how much was in her system and whether there were other drugs present as well. 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. 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. Police have not charged Johnson in connection with Cerveny’s death. A private funeral service was held two weeks ago for Cerveny, which was only attended by immediate family members, according to an obituary posted on the Fairchild Sons Inc. funeral home website. A college fund will be established for Cerveny’s three children, according to the funeral home’s obituary. Reach reporter Joe Nikic by e-mail at alidgett@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x203. Also follow us on Twitter @joenikic and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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The Williston Times, Friday, October 23, 2015

Murray takes aim at heroin, corruption Republican DA candidate, Hempstead supervisor says Dem Singas is too lax on both issues

BY N O A H MANSKAR Republican Kate Murray’s lack of criminal law experience was pushed further to the forefront in the Nassau County district attorney’s race this week In an editorial published Monday, the New York Daily News said she is “clueless” on many important criminal procedure issues and “utterly unprepared” for the DA position. Democrat Madeline Singas has similarly cast Murray as inexperienced and unprepared, but the Hempstead town supervisor said she and the acting DA just have a “fundamentally different view” of the office’s role. “The district attorney is the leader, is the visionary for the department,” Murray

said in a sit-down interview with Blank Slate Media. “He or she sets the priorities, sets where the resources are going to go, what the prosecutions are going to focus on.” Murray has a law degree from Suffolk University in Boston and tried civil cases as an assistant state attorney general, but admits she is not a prosecutor. While Murray was reluctant to respond to the Daily News’ specific points, she said she would be an effective leader in the DA’s office — something she thinks Singas has failed to do. “I am (qualified) with a good staff around me,” said Murray, who touted her time crafting statutes on the state Assembly’s codes committee as relevant experience. Murray’s top priority as DA, she said, would be tackling heroin in the county, where fatalities related to the drug jumped from 18 to 36 in the past year. At the root of the issue, Murray said, are drug dealers who often avoid punishment

Kate Murray, Republican district attorney candidate and Hempstead town supervisor in diversion courts meant to help addicts get treatment rather than jail time. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are supposed to give input when judges decide whether to send drug defendants into the diversion court, Murray said. But Singas has not let

her prosecutors weigh in, she said, allowing many dealers to go back out on the street with “slaps on the wrist.” “Silence says a lot to a court,” Murray said. “It says they (prosecutors) don’t have any kind of overwhelming opinion.” As DA, Murray would

be more stringent when accused dealers try to get into the diversion program, she said. She would also continue supporting the Nassau County Police Department’s newly created heroin task force, which she called for last month. The initiative moves eight detectives into the department’s narcotics unit in an effort to more aggressively target dealers. While the county has had a Heroin Prevention Task Force since 2011 — which Singas and County Executive Edward Mangano cochair — Murray said its size and broad focus can make it “nebulous.” The police task force, on the other hand, represents concrete and much-needed steps by law enforcement to tackle heroin, Murray said. “Should more resources, more detectives, more police officers put on this issue earlier? Absolutely, that could have helped,” she said. “I’m glad they have now started

their task force, because the bottom line is, they need it.” Murray has endorsements from every Long Island police union, but she said that will not prevent her from investigating and prosecuting cops’ “suspicious activity.” At the same time, she said, the DA’s office needs to have a good working relationship with police officers. Murray said she doubts Singas would be able to foster one, given her prioritization of prosecuting bad cops in campaign literature “If the police and the district attorney’s office are not working well, I don’t know how you can have effective prosecutions,” she said. While heroin is Murray’s top issue, a Newsday/ News 12/Siena College poll released Oct. 4 said voters ranked it second to political corruption. Murray’s Republican party has faced several corruption allegations this year, with state Sen. Dean Continued on Page 48

The Williston Times, Friday, October 23, 2015

Lalerzarian Herricks uses three tests to buys Mineola evaluate student progress office building BY N O A H M A N S K A R

BY N O A H M A N S K A R Lalezarian Developers has bought an office building at 330 Old Country Road in Mineola, less than a quarter-mile from its 315-unit apartment building. The New Hyde Park-based company behind the residential development at 250 Old Country Road purchased the 107,071-square-foot property located in Mineola’s downtown area for $23.5 million last week, real estate listings say. Kevin Lalezarian, one of the firm’s partners, told Mineola Trustee Dennis Walsh last Thursday that he plans to keep renting the building to its current tenants, Walsh said. Continued on Page 48

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New Hyde Park-based Lalezarian Developers paid $23.5 million the Century Plaza office building at 330 Old Country Road in Mineola last week.

When it comes time to talk test scores, most presentations to North Shore school boards focus on how students did on the state’s assessments. But the Herricks school board looked at results for three different tests Thursday night, which administrators say gives them the most insight into how the district’s students are doing. “There’s not one measure that you can put all your weight on,” Herricks Superintendent Fino Celano said. Herricks students in third through eighth grade outdid the county’s average passing rate for the state English and math tests. English passing rates ranged from 55 percent for third graders to 78 percent for eighth graders. The English scores were the second-highest among other “high-performing” districts, with Jericho at the top of the list. Herricks’ math scores ranked eighth among those districts, which Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Christine Finn said is “an area for growth.” Herricks high school students also outdid the county average on the state Regents exams. Their passing rates were above the 90th percentile for every test except chemistry, at 89 percent, and algebra 2 and trigonometry, at 80 percent. The passing rates are not as high as they were before the Common Core tests took hold in 2012 because they are based on unclear standards and are not well designed, Finn said. “I don’t really believe that they were really accurate

reflections of the Common Core curriculum,” she said. A more reliable metric, Finn said, is the Northwest Evaluation Association’s tests, which are nationally standardized and give more insight into students’ growth across grade levels. This year’s results, which are on par with previous years, show a general pattern of high score increases in early grades that taper off in seventh and eighth grades. This is typical, Finn said, because the tests change as a student moves through the grade levels. But the results allow teachers to see where each student can improve in various subjects so their test scores don’t plateau. “This (the NWEA test) shows us a really nice picture of how our kids were growing,” Finn said. Herricks also selected 75 of its 15-year-old students to take the Programme for International Student Assessment test, which allows the district to see how it compares to other countries. This year, as in past years, Herricks students scored higher than Canada, Finland and Shanghai on the reading portion of the test, but its math and science scores were not as strong. In response to this trend, the district has started implementing a science, technology, engineering and math program in its elementary schools called Project Lead the Way to introduce students to those subjects earlier. It will also soon start reviewing its math curriculum to better connect what it teaches in lower grades to its more difficult high school classes. “Data is not wisdom,” Finn said. “It’s what you do with the data that matters.”

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Bosworth touts proposed town budget Council holds second hearing on 2016 plan for town and special districts By J oe N i k i c Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth submitted a tentative 2016 budget on Sept. 29 to the town board, which stays within the state’s .73% tax cap. “This budget is a result of a lot of hard work by our Comptroller’s Office, Finance Director and our commissioners who crafted a budget and stayed under the very challenging tax cap,” Bosworth said in a statement. “I have asked each town commissioner to reduce expenses, to institute tight controls on costs and new hires. I am committed to continuing to provide town residents with the services they deserve.” The tax cap limits a local government’s overall growth in the property tax levy to 2 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less, according to the New York State official website. “For residents living in incorporated villages, the Gen-

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The Town of North Hempstead held the second of three public hearings on its preliminary budget at Town Hall on Oct. 20. The third hearing is set for Oct. 29 and will be followed by the Town Board’s vote on the budget. eral Fund Budget represents a $3.25 a year increase for the average household,” according to a release from the town. “For residents living in the unincorporated areas of the Town, who also pay the [Town outside Village] tax, their increase represents an additional $8.30 a year for the average house-

hold.” The budget includes a $67.1 million General Fund, a $35.1 million Town outside Village Fund, and $24 million for the 20 town-operated special districts. The General Fund covers residents across the town, both within incorporated villages

and unincorporated areas. The Town outside Village Fund accounts for those who live or own property outside the borders of the town’s incorporated villages and goes towards departments that handle road maintenance, snow plowing, code enforcement, building safety and inspection, and community planning. The 43 special districts in the town are comprised of 20 operated by the town and 23 with independently elected governing boards. Each special district with independently elected governing boards has its own budget, subject to approval by the Town Council. The $67.1 million for the General Fund represents an increase of $1,080,000 in spending over 2015’s $66.02 million. The General Fund calls for $24.9 million of the $67.1 million in spending to be raised by taxes — up from 2015’s $24.75 million. The Town outside Village Fund calls for $35.2 million

in spending, an increase of $305,221 over 2015. Of the $35.2 million, $27.1 million will be raised by taxes, an increase of $196,234 over 2015. It has been raised from 2015’s total budgeted expenses of $26.89 million. The town board will also be voting on proposed salaries for their elected officials at the same level as 2015. The town Supervisor’s proposed salary is $133,000, the town Clerk’s proposed salary is $105,000, the Council members’ proposed salaries are $49,000 and the Receiver of Taxes’ proposed salary is $115,000. The budget will be voted on by the town board on Oct. 29. Reach reporter Joe Nikic by e-mail at jnikic@theislandnow. com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x203. Also follow Joe on Twitter @joenikic and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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NIFA threatens county budget takeover Board chair Kaiman cites estimated $191 million deficit in current 2016 county budget BY N O A H MANSKAR The Nassau Interim Finance Authority has warned the county Legislature’s leaders that it will make major cuts to the county’s spending if lawmakers do not reduce expenses and raise revenue in the proposed 2016 county budget In an Oct. 16 letter, the head of state agency charged with overseeing Nassau’s finances expressed skepticism that the Legislature would be able to amend County Executive Edward Mangano’s proposed budget to avoid a large deficit, which NIFA estimates will hit $191 million if the budget goes unaltered. In that case, NIFA Board Chair Jon Kaiman wrote, the agency would reject the budget, impose a hiring freeze and make “drastic cuts in all departments, programs and agencies that receive discretionary dollars from the county.” “When your budget projections are coming up short be-

tween $100 million and $200 million each year, then something has gone terribly wrong,” Kaiman told the legislators. The line items Kaiman found most risky are $20 million from a proposed video casino and $12 million from Mangano’s proposed 1.2-percent property tax increase. Kaiman called Mangano’s tax hike “nominal,” but all 19 legislators have publicly opposed it. The casino, which would be run by Nassau’s Off-Track Betting Corporation, does not yet have a set location, and the Democratic legislators have said they would vote against it. If the Legislature cannot find alternative revenue sources, Kaiman said, NIFA will impose the cuts and hiring freeze, and also subject county contracts to added scrutiny to get rid of “nondiscretionary” contract spending. “The bottom line is that we are looking to the Legislature to enhance revenue and cut ex-

penditure and not the other way around,” Kaiman said. Brian Nevin, Mangano’s spokesman, said the county executive’s administration has worked with NIFA to “implement structural reforms” that have saved hundreds of millions of dollars. Kaiman praised the county executive’s job cuts and other spending reductions, as well as other revenue sources, such as several administrative fee increases, included in his budget proposal. But, he said, the proposed revenue would fail to cover operating expenses and would create a $50 million deficit. Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) said the Legislature’s Republican majority would continue efforts to cut spending while keeping property taxes steady in the budget process. Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D-Hempstead) said Democrats still oppose Mangano’s proposed property tax hike

and casino because they are, respectively, “bad for working families” and “a true attack on the quality of life our residents deserve.” He added that it should be Mangano’s responsibility to come up with a solution to the budget problems that NIFA has raised. Neither Republicans nor Democrats have yet proposed specific spending cuts or revenue sources as amendments to the county executive’s budget. Kaiman’s letter came a week after county Comptroller George Maragos raised similar concerns about Mangano’s budget in an Oct. 8 presentation to the Legislature, saying it risks a deficit between $49.1 million and $185.1 million. In addition to the casino and property tax increase, Maragos found risky $60 million in loans for property tax refunds and another $32.8 million for county employee severance. Kaiman said NIFA would not allow the latter borrowing, but

would approve the former since the Legislature passed a measure to stop paying out refunds from its operating budget starting in 2017. Maragos said he thinks NIFA threatening to take action on the budget is a step in the right direction. “I think they have to come to grips with the reality of the budget and its fiscal implications,” he said. “They cannot continue to kick the can down the road.” But the comptroller questioned whether the proposed spending cuts and hiring freeze would be enough to fix the county’s finances in the long run, adding that his office advocates a “fundamental restructuring” of the government to get them onto more solid fiscal ground. Reach reporter Noah Manskar by e-mail at nmanskar@ theislandnow.com or by phone at 516.307.1045 x204. Also follow us on Twitter @noahmanskar and Facebook at facebook.com/ theislandnow.

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Dem legislators hold contract hearing Republicans absent, presiding officer calls review of county practices ‘political rally’ BY N O A H M A N S K A R Without their Republican colleagues, Nassau County’s seven Democratic legislators heard suggestions Friday about how to protect the county’s contract system from corruption and abuse. Testifying at a special hearing called by the Minority Caucus, county and state officials echoed calls for an inspector general to act as an independent check on the contract process, which have been at the center of the recent federal corruption charges against former state Sen. Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre). “The oversight of a public watchdog is critical to overhauling Nassau’s contracting process,” said Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas, whose office published a report in July saying the contract system lacked adequate measures to rule out contractors with criminal histories or unethical ties to public officials. An inspector general with the power to review every coun-

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Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (DHempstead) led a Minority Caucus hearing Oct. 16 about potential reforms to the county’s contract process. ty contract — not just those worth more than $25,000 — would help prevent the county from awarding bad contracts, Singas said. Minority leader Kevan Abrahams (D-Hempstead) and the

other Democratic legislators have drafted a bill to create the office, recommended by both Singas and independent county commission on contract reform, headed by former NIFA chair Frank Zarb.

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The bill says the position would be appointed by the county executive with input from the majority and minority leaders and confirmation by a supermajority of the legislature. But George Marlin, a former NIFA board member, suggested that the DA and county comptroller have input in making the appointment, and that the office have set funding that’s insulated from county budget cuts. He also stressed the importance of giving the inspector general subpoena power to make potential contractors and lobbyists testify under oath, which only the presiding officer, Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow), has in the Legislature. “Unless you have the ability, or the staff who has the ability to dig into the weeds, you’re never going to get there,” Marlin said. In the hearing, officials and the legislators also discussed tightening rules about the disclosure of contractors’ lobbying activity and political spending. Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano issued an ex-

ecutive order in May requiring companies bidding for contracts to disclose all lobbyists they employ, and that the county create a registry of lobbyists who interact with county officials. The Democrats want to go further — they have drafted legislation that would also require lobbyists to disclose any communication with county legislators, department heads and administrators, which Singas said she supported. Paul Sabatino, a former deputy county executive in Suffolk County, recommended banning contractors from making political donations at the county level within two years of receiving a contract. Officials also said the county should put information about its contracts and contractors online so it is easily accessible to both the public and the legislators tasked with approving them. All of these ideas are part of solving a “systemic problem of the culture” of Long Island politics, Sabatino said. Continued on Page 54

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Vet forms bonds by ‘keeping busy’ Fred Santopetro, 98, joined W.P. American Legion post in 1945, stayed active since then BY N O A H M A N S K A R

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Army veteran Fred Santopetro, 98, has been a member of the Williston Park American Legion post for more than 70 years. The distinction earned him a spot at the front of the village’s Memorial Day parade as its grand marshal.

Fred Santopetro has been in the American Legion longer than some of his fellow members have been alive. This year is the 98-year-old U.S. Army veteran’s 70th in the Williston Park post, a distinction that earned him a spot as grand marshal of the village’s Memorial Day parade. “It is a memory that I will never forget,” he said. “As my grandchildren would say, the day was ‘awesome.’” Santopetro joined the Legion in 1945 after finishing his duty in World War II. Many others who fought in the war were getting involved with their posts, he said, and he wanted to meet other veterans. He and his wife, Viola — who were married in 1943 — formed lasting relationships with others in the legion. It was those friendships that motivated Santopetro to stay active in the post for so long, he said. “It is so hard to name all the people that made my time there so enjoyable,” he said. While Santopetro said he is currently “taking it easy” with legion activities, he has previously held leadership

positions in the Williston Park chapter. In 1979, Santopetro became the post’s historian, charged with keeping track of the legion’s activities over the course of a year. He compiled them into a book that was later selected as a runner-up in a statewide competition. He also served as the head of the post’s Children and Youth program and ran its bowling league. In addition to his activities in the Legion, Santopetro has been an active member of the Williston Park Senior Club for 36 years. He has also long been a parishioner at St. Aidan’s Catholic Church, where he and his wife were married. Santopetro’s daughter, Judy Santopetro, said he has gotten to know Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell and Williston Park Mayor Paul Ehrbar through his decades of civic engagement. “He likes to keep busy,” Santopetro said. Reach reporter Noah Manskar by email at nmanskar@theislandnow.com or by phone at 516.307.1045 x204. Also follow us on Twitter @noahmanskar and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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Voters get bill for Murray unqualified, lacking pols’ false mailers in political independence Three Republican Nassau County Legislators seeking re-election recently mailed a postcard at taxpayer expense to constituents, titled “Holding the Line on Property Taxes!” Beneath it were three boxes – one for each year since 2011 – that stated “Tax increase” and beneath it in orange “0%.” Beneath the 0% for 2015 was small print that said “For households making less than $500K.” There were two problems with the mailing. The first was the obvious use of taxpayer money for political purposes — in a county that has spent 15 years under state supervision for financial mismanagement and faces a $48 million deficit in 2015. The second was that the mailing’s claims were false. County property taxes went up 3.4 percent in 2015. Under what definition of keeping constituents informed are false claims included? The three lawmakers included Legislature Presiding Officer Norman Glansalves — the top official in the Legislature — and Legislator Donald MacKenzie, whose 18th District includes parts of Roslyn. Dean Hart, MacKenzie’s Democratic opponent in the Nov. 3 election, asked the state comptroller and attorney general to investigate “the blatant misuse of taxpayer money.” A spokesman for state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said the office had received the complaint and were reviewing it. With less than two weeks left before the election, DiNapoli should waste no time in making a ruling. For their part, the Republican legislators — people who make laws in Nassau County — have attempted to argue that down is up in defending the mailing. They contend that a state tax rebate for homeowners negates the

county property tax hike for homeowners who earn less than $500,000. The problem with this claim is that homeowners would have received the rebate even if taxes hadn’t increased. The Republican legislators either believe — or hope — Nassau County voters are not well informed, not very smart or both. MacKenzie, according to Newsday, said Hart’s request “is nothing more than a campaign tactic to distract voters from the real issues. We will continue our legitimate communications with our constituents with our constituents about our achievements.” Sorry, Mr. MacKenzie, but the improper spending of county taxpayer money on false claims for political purposes is not a distraction from real issues. It is, or should be, one of the main issues of the campaign. This mailing was, by no means, the first time that county legislators had campaigned on the taxpayer’s dime. In fact, in Nassau County this is known as business as usual. Former Democratic Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice had urged the county ethics board to develop rules about government mailings, but the ethics board took no action. Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas twice urged county lawmakers to institute restrictions but none were implemented. Following the most recent mailings, Singas asked for an investigation by federal prosecutors. The mailings do not rise to the status of high crimes, but they do speak of a mindset of anything goes — even with taxpayer money. If the prosecutors don’t fix this problem, and county lawmakers won’t fix this problem then voters ought to do something about the lawmakers.

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am sure that many remember when before Kathleen Rice was elected Nassau County DA that the DA at the time lacked the independence to properly perform his duties. He was beholden to too many unsuitable individuals and organizatioins. A new Nassau County DA will be elected very soon. The main and narrow objection to Madeline Singas by those opposing her is that she has not done enough to combat heroin use. As acting DA, her primary purpose is only to propsecute those charged with crimes. She must do this by the laws as they exist. She is not the judge and jury nor does she control what the sentenses will be. What she has been doing however is working to get NY State legislators to promulgate help for the addicted, stiffen the penalties for ‘street dealers’ and more so for the suppliers. She also wants this to apply to illegal pharmaceuticals and to have harsh penalties for those who write and sell illegal prescriptions. It is a sound principle that a DA may not be ‘in the pocket’ of such as the Police Benevolent Association, elected and appointed officials and county employees. As an example: If a police officer has done wrong, the police union has to ‘mind its own

business.’ If a police officer is done wrong, the union may properly step in. From what I have seen and read, most of those supporting Kate Murray are those mentioned above. If she is elected, for some it would be “She’s Our Girl:” Bought and paid for. Her hands would be tied. The situation would be right back where it was before. We don’t need another ‘Dilly DA ‘ We don’t need such as mayors, our county executive, our police and anyone on the county payroll being untouchables. In certain respects, even if Kate Murray were qualified (which she is not) she would be rendered unsuitable as a result of the majority of those who have endorsed her: Those who benefit from injustice. Nassau County has many problems that need to be resolved. Ms. Singas has been endorsed by at least 64 former prosecutors. She would be independent and have by far the experience and record to be the best choice for our DA. Charles Samek Mineola

Lack of biblical values are cause of Oregon shootings

do not know why I am writing your paper; I sown and this behavior will continue until we know you probably will not print what I have realize the causes and effects of disobedience to say about the recent shootings in Oregon. (sin) Deuteronomy 28:15-68. I believe these heinous crimes are the result of our nation’s rejection of biblical values of Bryant Plontkowski right and wrong. Roslyn Heights We as a nation are reaping what we have

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Water conservation needed in N. Hempstead

agree with Norman Roland of Great Neck who wrote last week about protecting long islands water supply. I also have not run my automatic sprinkler system for the last five years and my lawn and garden are every bit as green and healthy as any of my neighbors. I see homes all over my village with sprinklers running before during and after storms of all strengths and they obviously have no working hydrometer. Where I differ from Dr. Roland is I don’t think watering

in a drought is intuitive that’s the last time we should be watering. At the very least all homes should have a working hydrometer and water on a less frequent basis if at all. Last week the Rutgers master gardeners of Somerset County offered a workshop on stormwater management including the proper way to control runoff how to harvest your rainwater and how to build paint and install a rain barrel. A rain barrel holds about 50 gallons of water which can

be used to water your garden and help conserve water prevent basement flooding and reduce flooding and pollution in local rivers and streams. The residents of the town of North Hempstead should get on board with an initiative to preserve our drinking water. There is nothing more American than protecting your community for the future. Bill Spitalnick Roslyn

G.N. Vigilant refuses to try Dem candidates hi-tech warning methods are all socialists

MART homes, SMART phones, SMART televisions, SMART window dressings for your SMART homes that work with temperature and solar to illuminate and darken your SMART rooms. Wow, but we certainly have come a very long way in the world of technological advancements. And those are truly just the tip of the iceberg. The wonders and marvels of the post-modern world are amazing indeed. Of course, if one resides on Cuttermill Road, as I have since August 2006, one may feel as if they have slipped into an unfortunate timemachine where it is pre-World War I, or the “Great War,” as my greatgrandfather called it. You see dear readers, I reside near Vigilant Fire House and it is the company’s refusal to enter into the 21st century that has caused me (and I know for certain, my neigh-

bors as well) a tremendous amount of discomfort. I have done my due-diligence and my research, and I know for a fact that blaring, obscenely loud warning sirens are unnecessary. It is a “tradition” that is simply uncalled for in the 21st century. In my development, they have posted warning signs against honking horns at any hour of the day. I believe the fine is $100 if one gets busted for creating what is essentially noise pollution. I call-out Vigilant’s obsession with the warning gongs as an identical irritant to the horn blowing of motor vehicles in the close vicinity of my residence. The only difference is that frustrated drivers have no other options, really, than to hit the horn. Vigilant, however, has a world of options that are so painfully obvious that every time I hear those terrifyingly loud blasts coming from

the firehouse, I jump out of my skin. Tradition in lieu technology. Charming if one is perhaps running a Bed and Breakfast in the Berkshires, but not so charming when it comes to the rights of citizens in a community to enjoy peace and tranquillity in their living spaces. I have actually been notified that this superfluous siren blasting habit has: 1. reduced the value of my unit and 2. cost me my ability to refinance my unit Wake-up my fellow neighbors ! But do so to the alarm sound of your choice and not to the irritating, obnoxious, unnecessary, callous sounds of Vigilant’s deafening gongs! Please! Respond.

Iran nuke deal aids Iran, Russia in Syrian conflict

would like to add some comments after reading John Messina’s comments in the Great Neck News, pertaining to the Iran nuclear arms “deal.” In addition to a pact giving our enemies a path to a nuclear weapon to which Russia is a member, Mr. Putin has now entangled President Obama in a quagmire. Under the guise of helping fight I.S.I.S. (a blatant lie) he has gotten a foot hold in Syria and has been

joined by Iran to destroy the Syrian rebels who the U.S.A. supports. Therefore, Obama has successfully gotten the U.S. into a “peace” pact with Russia, Iran, etc. while, at the same time, being in opposition with Russian and Iran in the Syrian conflict. “Way to go” Obama and Kerry! Morton Pearlman Great Neck

Kaplan has earned re-elex

t is an honor for me as Town Councilwoman to “share” Great Neck with Anna Kaplan, councilwoman of the Town’s 4th District. Anna has accomplished so much for our Great Neck, Manhasset and Roslyn communities. For example, improving Manhasset Valley Park, creating and

implementing programs for Project Independence, working with the many involved civic organizations, repaving over 25,000 linear feet of streets in her district in the last two years alone, and strengthening the annual film festival at the Gold Coast Arts Center. We are fortunate that Anna Ka-

ormer U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said at the Democratic Party Presidential Primary debate “it is our job to rein in the excesses of capitalism.” This theme was echoed by the four other candidates. Missing was any discussion about reining in government excesses in the areas of taxation, regulations, deficit spending, excessive borrowing, waste, fraud and abuse of federal expenditures all of which impact both our economic and civil liberties. The discussion reminded me of five barkers on a summer night at the midway of a county fair. Each tried to out do the othMonica Braunfeld ers in redistribution of the wealth Great Neck from the haves to the have not’s. Their respective sales pitches were providing the most goodies as a way to entice voters to come over to their political tent. Only Vermont Sen. Bernie

plan is always thinking on how to improve the communities in which we live and where she lives and serves, a town that is considered to be one of the “100 best places to live in America”. Lee R. Seeman Councilwoman, District 5 Town of North Hempstead

Sanders was honest enough to admit he is a “Democratic Socialist” in the Scandinavian European model. The other four shared his views on most issues would not come out of the closet. They hide behind the liberal and progressive labels. There is no longer any room in the Democratic Party for those who followed more moderate main stream Democrats, such as the late senators Daniel Patrick Moynihan of New York, Scoop Jackson of Washington or Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut. Just as conservatives have captured the Republican Party, Democratic Socialists or those who prefer the liberal or progressive label have control of the Democratic Party. A majority of Americans who consider themselves moderates or independents have no party representing them. Larry Penner Great Neck

The phone call blues

his concerns what we all go through as consumers in this modern day society. The phone is one of my gripes. Now for instance, you make a phone call to check on something — whether it be a call to a department store, credit card company, doctor, hospital, school, newspaper even a local church-and you are either put on hold by a machine or are given a list of numerical options that goes into double digits. Now when you finally get to the right option you’ve cut off or put back on hold and might even have to start all again because you were a bit too slow in selecting one of the options ! Well, what’s that all about ? We have such sophisticated technology, but we seem to be losing some tangible quality know as

the human touch. I think it would be a wonderful thing if we could talk to a fellow human being who would say,” Can I help you.” It is no surprise that there is so much road rage out there. Could it be because people can’t fight machines and just lash out on their neighbors ? Next time you make a call and hear a list of options, like a list of departments or you’re asked for your name and the reason for the call by a machine, consider adding your own option: And press “G” for God help us all. Remember this too: You can always start your day over after hanging up the phone. Yes, that’s right ! Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

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

My radio daze gives me a clear message The radio broadcasts I listen to are getting stranger all the time. Sometimes, I can hardly believe my ears: For example, take the weather report that predicted “It will be a cool, starlet night.” Sure, in Hollywood, maybe. Or the one that said things would be “cloudy, with a chance of sleep towards morning.” I’m guessing they have a new baby. “Judy, don’t you think it’s more likely the announcer said ‘sleet’? And ‘star-lit’?” “Well, maybe in your universe, you poor thing.” Instead of reporting sports, one announcer said that “all local proteins are off tonight.” What, not even tofu? It’s going to be a very boring dinner. “Judy, are you sure he didn’t say ‘all Pro teams’?” “Well, if he did, it was far from clear.” Sometimes the underwriters get creative. I keep hearing how “This program was brought to you by the Few Charitable Trusts,” and every time, I think, Yes, the few that remain, because hardly anyone is charitable, any more. Another time, the program was brought to me by a corporation “in support of creative and defective technology.” Defective technology? “I’m all for truth in labeling,” I told

my husband, “but if their technology is really that bad, should they be bragging about it, on the air?” “Would it help you, Judy, if they had put the word ‘effective’ first?” “Oh. I suppose so.” There have even been pledge gifts involved. “This is the perfect coffee mug,” said the voice, “for weakened addiction listeners.” “Where do they get off,” I said, “calling it an addiction,when in the next breath they offer me a mug?” “I think they just mean listeners to Weekend Edition,” said my spouse. “But it could still be yours, if you grew weak from listening to the pledge pitch.” The news reports are getting stranger, too. One time, there was an economist, talking about how something or other at pharmaceutical companies amounted to “attacks on the elderly.” “Attacks on old people?” I said, startled. “Why would they do that? The elderly are their best customers!” “He’s an economist, Judy,” said my husband. “Don’t you think it’s more likely that he’s talking about ‘a tax’?” “Well, if that’s what he means, he should say so. Before too many more years are out, we could be elderly ourselves, you

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A Look on the Lighter Side know.” “Yes, and when that faraway day arrives, we might even have trouble understanding things that we hear on the radio,” said my beloved. “You mean, like when I heard about ‘the animal convention’ of some group in Las Vegas? And you laughed at me and asked what kind of animals I meant?” “Well, I did think it just a tad more likely that they meant ‘annual,’” he said. “Or,” I went on, “take the time we both heard that reporter say, ‘There was a blackout in Washington today; the White House and State Injustice departments were affected.’” “And you almost shattered my eardrum, yelling ‘I knew it! I knew there was a State Injustice Department, I just never thought

they’d admit it!’” I do get a little carried away. And the news isn’t all bad. One time, I heard someone say that the shuttle had launched an Xrated Probe. “X-rated?” I said. “That’s gotta be some probe!” “It’s for X-rays, Judy, out in space!” But I like my version better. Just as I prefer my version of the traffic update, when traffic on the parkway was blocked at some underpants. “Just imagine what kind of underpants those could possibly be!” I said. “I think the word was ‘underpass,’” said my spouse. “And what about the ads for ‘Incest-tree dot com’? That’s clearly the website for people whose ancestors are just a little too closely related.” Then there’s the story of the “betting zoo.” “Yes,” said my husband, “I’m sure they’re betting on which animals will survive all the attention.” “We have time for Tumor questions,” said the moderator, near the end of a program. Too bad no one on the show knew anything about cancer. Soon, we’ll all be hearing one of my favorite sign-offs, in the upcoming primary season: “This is So-and-So, reporting from Conquered New Hampshire.” I always think it’s an ironic fate, for a state whose license plates say “Live Free or

Die!” And there’s a moment before the break in almost every broadcast when the announcer says, “We’ll have moron urinalysis, when we return.” I always wonder if he’s trying to warn me: “Run, moron, run!” “And what about the ads for “Incest-tree dot com? That’s clearly the website for people whose ancestors are just a little too closely related.” Then there’s the story of the “betting zoo.” “Yes,” said my husband, “I’m sure they’re betting on which animals will survive all the attention.” “We have time for Tumor questions,” said the moderator, near the end of a program. Too bad no one on the show knew anything about cancer. Soon, we’ll all be hearing one of my favorite sign-offs, in the upcoming primary season: “This is So-and-So, reporting from Conquered New Hampshire.” I always think it’s an ironic fate, for a state whose license plates say “Live Free or Die!” And there’s a moment before the break in almost every broadcast when the announcer says, “We’ll have moron urinalysis, when we return.” I always wonder if he’s trying to warn me: “Run, moron, run!”

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G.N. Waldbaum’s unattractive for many reasons

have lived in Great Neck since 1950 when I was 5 years old. I have been active in the business district since 1959 when I became active in what was the family business, Camp & Campus. It became my passion and I have actively run the business for the last 56 years. I have seen all the changes in Great Neck Plaza and the Great Neck Peninsula that have taken place over the past half a century. True, the Great Neck peninsula is an affluent community. But an affluent community does

not in and of itself guarantee the success of a supermarket such as Waldbaum’s, or for that matter any business. There are many factors that have developed over the last 10 years or more that have made it extremely difficult for Waldbaum’s to be profitable to the extent that some other company would want to buy it. The population of Great Neck (not just Great Neck Plaza) has changed drastically over the last three and a half decades. There was a major influx of Iranian Jews in the 1980s and the 1990s.

More recently there was an influx of Ashkenazi orthodox Jews. Then there was the influx of Asian families, whether they be Chinese or Korean. With the change in population, new stores opened which cater to those populations. They are major competition for a traditional supermarket such as Waldbaum’s. Great Neck now has two Kosher supermarkets, Everfresh in the old village, as we have called it for decades, and Shop Delight near the post office in the plaza. And we have H-Mart on Great Neck Road near the border with

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Little Neck. H-Mart is owned by Asians and caters to the Korean and Chinese families. There are other factors also. North Shore Farms near the Long Island Expressway is an excellently run supermarket with a huge selection of prepared and gourmet foods. And on Northern Boulevard a little to the East in Manhasset, there is King Kullen, and a little further east is Whole Foods and to the west in Little Neck, there is Stop and Shop, all three with plenty of parking. And there is a huge Fairway in Douglaston. There is online shopping with home delivery by FreshDirect and Peapod. There are the big box stores, such as Target. And of course, there are the warehouse stores, such as Costco. If Waldbaum’s lost 5 percent of its previous business to each

of the above factors, what is left? There is one more factor that is the straw that has broken the camel’s back and has been the kiss of death for Waldbaum’s. The new gym in the Waldbaum’s shopping center, Planet Fitness, runs an operation that requires for success a very large membership to be profitable. It has attained that membership, a very large percentage of which do not even live in or near Great Neck. Parking in the shopping center has become a serious problem. My wife, for example, will not drive into the parking lot because of the congestion and the less than ideal driving habits of many of the patrons of Planet Fitness. Would you buy Waldbaum’s? Mark Wolf Great Neck

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OUT OF LEFT FIELD

We are often prisoners of the present

s I celebrate my journey past Lincoln’s “four score” count, what a pleasure and privilege it is to write for this paper (the publisher has been a powerful supporter of a marketplace of ideas). Those of us who are fortunate enough to proceed into “Elderhood” have a chance to draw on experiences and past lessons as guides to the present and the future. That explains why so many societies have celebrated old age and have looked to Elders for wisdom. We, the Elders, have a responsibility to strive to live up to this goal, In starting this column, I especially want to celebrate one of my longest and dearest friends, a person whose passion for democracy, justice, and human rights remained undiminished into his ninth decade. The late Stan Isaacs truly deserves a James Boswell, the man who followed Samuel Johnson wherever he went during the late 1700s so he could write about Johnson’s exceptional creativity and actions. (You can get a sense of Johnson by visiting his Fleet Street home in London, and going to nearby Ye Old Cheshire Pub,

where he conducted local salons.) I would love to venture a book about Stan, but for now I can just give some brief views about why he is an inspiration for this column. Over five decades Stan was a celebrated writer at Newsday. He received much national recognition; he was among the earliest journalists to examine larger social themes related to sports. George Vecsey, resident of Nassau’s North Shore, and for decades the featured New York Times sports columnist, credited Stan with being his mentor. Both men recognized that “journalism is history in a hurry.” There is a pressure in meeting daily deadlines that those of us who write history do not encounter. George shared with mentor Stan, an intellectual depth in seeking larger contemporary contexts for stories, and, indeed, analytical perspectives from the past, well beyond a sports’ focus. They understood that we are all prisoners of the present if we lack larger understandings of how we got to where we are. Stan often invited me to accompany him for interviews and

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events and subjected me to the same kind of probing questions as he did everyone – always seeking reliable knowledge and its implications for a good society. Stan especially appreciated the view I shared from my Columbia professor Richard Hofstadter, who wrote: “To know our heritage takes us far toward improving our knowledge of ourselves, and to know ourselves is indispensable if we are to act with understanding and realism in the shaping of our future.” Stan was a tough-minded investigative journalist, because he

believed (as one of his heroes A.J. Liebling did) that the public interest needed to be served. In doing that, Stan always brought a keen sense of “tikkun olam” (repairing and making better all lives) to his journalistic ventures, and to every aspect of his relationships with others. That great pioneer of American journalism, Benjamin Franklin, celebrated Stan Isaacs when he wrote: “It is not enough to do well; one must also strive to do good.” In striking regard, Stan was a social activist “Sol Hurok.” He was an arranger of creative events and a maestro of festivities (always with deep empathy and caring for nearly everyone — but with powerful public opposition to those who betrayed the civic trust). Stan’s home in Roslyn Heights was the setting for many “salons” — bringing together a striking diversity of people to examine and debate the world, always seeking ways, together, to improve it. (As an ever modest guy from Brooklyn, Stan would never characterize his many gatherings as “salons.”) Indeed, his unpretentious manner was described in 1975,

when a college student, apprehensive about an interview with this acclaimed journalist, later observed: “He’s so nice; he’s like a journalistic Columbo” (no doubt his attire also contributed to that view). Stan Isaacs is a Roslyn, Long Island and national hero. I’d like to give examples of that in the future, but, because my word count is limited, I conclude, for now, with these points: 1) for decades Stan called his column, “Out of Left Field,” and I will use the same title as I try to honor him; 2) “Left Field” did, and does, carry with it a political “orientation” — but Stan always invited discourse with everyone, and so do I; 3) “Left Field” is also a baseball position that affords a vantage point for the entire game, and, for Stan and me, a love of the sport; 4) Stan and I often discussed the view of my professor, Jacques Barzun, who wrote in the 1950s: “Anyone who wants to understand the heart and mind of America must understand baseball.” The continuing relevance of that “historical” view will be considered later, whether or not the Mets win the “World Serious.”

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American politics and the Pope

hen I was growing up, my good friend’s mom had a collector plate hanging in their hallway that I playfully referred to as “The Catholic Trifecta.” It commemorated the first papal visit to the United States in 1965 with images of Pope Paul VI, President John F. Kennedy and his brother, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, delicately gracing its ceramic edges with an elaborate rendition of the Vatican dead center. It hung there for many years, a matter of Catholic pride that my young mind didn’t quite fully grasp. But I get it now. You see, the excitement surrounding Pope Francis’ recent visit to America was astonishing. You couldn’t go anywhere the last few weeks and not find people completely abuzz, especially with the media hitting us with an endless stream of papal tidbits: what Pope Francis said, where he walked, whom he hugged, where he ate — even

what he ate! As a practicing Catholic, I was fascinated and found the shared interest in Pope Francis quite refreshing. Yet so great was the excitement that political parties and special interests couldn’t resist latching on to him to advance their own causes. They wanted their own, modern version of that commemorative plate and that’s a shame. To be frank, both conservatives and liberals jumped on the bandwagon, each side claiming his message as endorsing their own. And even within those broad, sweeping left and right categories, special interest after special interest found a way to spin parts of his message to bludgeon their opponents, while ignoring other parts that didn’t neatly fit their own ideology. Climate-change groups repeated his call for us to be better stewards of the earth. Pro-lifers reiterated his stance on life beginning in the womb. An immigrant rights group staged a supposedly “impromptu” hug with

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a young immigrant girl on the streets of Washington, D.C. And traditional marriage supporters arranged a highly publicized meeting with the Kentucky clerk who refused marriage licenses to homosexual couples. Political pundit after pundit debated about precisely which side the Pope stood on and sadly, the people who were eager to hear his message, people who needed that message, were eventually turned off by these fabricated partisan associations. And that’s the point: he

couldn’t be defined by American politics. You see, when we get right down to brass tacks, Pope Francis’ message is one we should already know: love and respect one another; take care of the less fortunate; protect our planet. In reality, is there an American anywhere — from either side— who would take offense to doing the right thing? Yet instead of celebrating that commonality and our unique, historical ability to actually do something about it, people parsed his words and used them to attack the “other side.” In doing so, they miss his message entirely. There are no sides, there is no “us versus them,” but rather there should be only “we.” And when Americans unite behind a “we” there’s just no stopping us. So our leaders must cut through the ideology, negotiate, and somehow concentrate on common ground so we can make things better for everyone. I personally think that’s what

Pope Francis is hoping for and urging us to. We must first acknowledge that his message, along with the message of Catholicism or any world religion for that matter, will always defy clean and easy political categorization — because they are spiritual takes on the affairs of the world, not the other way around. It’s also why Pope Francis’ message might be so relevant right about now: because with all the noise and divisiveness on the American landscape, we really do need to be reminded that we’re part of something much larger. It’s a sad testament to our national discourse that we can take so positive a message and twist it to the ideological bents of our own. Nevertheless, it seems Pope Francis sees something in us, has some great hope for us, that maybe we don’t even see… something that can’t be neatly condensed to fit political slogans or plates.

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READERS WRITE

Barket offer fresh ideas for Town Council

wish to encourage residents who reside in District 4 to vote for Mary Kay Barket. (District 4 includes all the unincorporated areas of Manhasset: the Strathmores, Norgate, Terrace Manor, the Town Area (Manhasset Park), Spinney Hill, Bayview, and Shorehaven along with the Villages of Kings Point, Great Neck, Kensington, Thomaston, Roslyn, Roslyn, Estates and North Hills.) Mary Kay Barket will bring a fresh, innovative new voice to our Town Council, with her

enthusiasm, personal interest in the area in which she lives and represents, and a strong voice in checking the rise in local taxes. Mrs. Barket will take credit only for her accomplishments, unlike the current District 4 office-holder, Ms. Kaplan, who takes credit for accomplishments not of her doing. (read: Manhasset Valley Park improvement) Plandome Road stores, their appearance, parking, and pedestrian safety all need serious attention. Stores are empty, many are

poorly cared for, parking is a perennial nightmare, walking and crossing Plandome Road is down-right dangerous. Mary Kay will encourage new businesses; support current stores to improve their appearances, and find innovative answers to parking and pedestrian safety. In other words, Mary Kay Barket will work for Manhasset and all the areas she will represent to improve the quality of life for our local citizens. Our taxes are through the

Kaplan serves district well

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She is passionate, tireless and selfless in all that she does. I cannot think of another individual who would be better suited for Anna’s job. The results that she has delivered for the citizenry of North Hempstead, along with the rest

of Team Bosworth are too many to count. For this reason, I encourage everyone reading this to Vote on Election day and re-elect Anna Kaplan and Judy Bosworth. Janet Nina Esagoff Great Neck

Sturim takes right approach

hen I asked Howard Sturim if he had order to assure a fair trial.” Please join me in supporting Howard Sturim any talking points I could share, on his behalf, with voters he was very clear. “As for Nassau County judge this November. Vote for a Great Neck native. Pull the lever for a judge,” he responded,” I would not have talking points, an agenda or a preconceived legal experience, honesty and clarity. point of view. Jeri M. Golus My job will be to evaluate, analyze and interGreat Neck pret information and apply the rules and law in

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Zuckerman a strong advocate

am writing to express my support for our Councilman Peter Zuckerman for re-election in the 2nd Council District, which includes the villages of East Hills, East Williston, Roslyn Harbor and the hamlets of Albertson, Glenwood Landing, Greenvale, Herricks, Manhasset Hills, Roslyn Heights and Searingtown. Zuckerman was appointed councilman by the town board in January 2014 after former councilman Tom Dwyer resigned and won a special election later that November to fill out the rest of the term and is running again this year for his first full fouryear term. As a longtime resident of the Manhasset Hills, I have had the pleasure of knowing Councilman Zuckerman and have seen his dedication to our communities. He has been a strong advocate on issues in the district such

as safety improvements at Roslyn Road and Locust Lane, working on renovations and reopening the former Roslyn Country Club as a town park, renovations and improvements at Clark Botanic Garden as well as working with the Herricks community to fight against the recent rash of burglaries. Working with Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the rest of the Town Council, they passed the town budget last year within the tax cap before Election Day and are planning to do it again this year and are working every day to make our town government more open and transparent for us. If you live in the Second Council District, I hope you’ll support Councilman Zuckerman on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Richard D’Orazi Manhasset Hills

Town ignoring store closings

n lieu of the fact that Nov. 3rd is an off-off-year Election Day, voters of North Hempstead have plenty of reason to go to the polls and vote like it’s 2016, a Presidential election year. We live in a town where a major anchor store in a major commercial center – Waldbaum’s in Great Neck Plaza – can go out of business and leave an enormous gaping commercial space that nobody wants to fill. It’s easy to blame the economy in general or landlords, but where is the town on this issue? Nowhere, it seems. The Waldbaum’s on 40 Great Neck Road did not receive a single bid at its first or second round of auctions. Yet Judi Bosworth won’t speak to this paper about it? (See “A&P stores’ cupboards go bare after auctions, sales,” October 15, 2015, Great Neck News). Anna Kaplan, who is up for

re-election this year in the town district that abuts the Waldbaums shopping center, has been equally silent on this and almost all other economic issues harming North Hempstead. Waldbaum’s is an anchor business, and solid anchors keep local economies stable. That said, Waldbaum’s doesn’t even appear to be on the town’s radar. Despite this horrific oversight, these Town Council incumbents and their supervisor are asking to be re-elected? For what? Whether or not the town can do anything to avert this disaster, which would be a “punch in the stomach” to Great Neck Plaza, as stated by a member of our local Business Improvement District in this paper on October 5, 2015, the least the town can do is to try. At the absolute minimum.

As of this date, the town has not done a thing, not bothering to lift a single pinky, to wit. And for that lack of effort to, for example, merely hold an informal hearing or round-table with local economic leaders to investigate what the town could even do, if anything, to prevent a substantial economic blow to North Hempstead, the voters should hold town officials such as Judi Bosworth and Anna Kaplan responsible on Tuesday November 3rd — and vote them out. If there is not a single business enterprise, old or new,that believes it could open and run a profitable business in what should be an ultra prime commercial space in the Town of North Hempstead, then the Town of North Hempstead needs new leadership immediately. Jonathan Stein Great Neck Plaza

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New Yorkers Choose

Good progress touted on W.P. fire house BY N O A H M A N S K A R A renovation to make Williston Park’s fire house more accessible is making good progress, village officials said at Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting. Workers are installing a new elevator, revamping second-floor bathrooms and putting in a new shower so the house is better equipped for public meetings and emergencies, Mayor Paul Ehrbar said. He added that it will make it easier for firefighters, particularly those who are older, to navigate the building. “The benefit will be to the whole community,” Ehrbar said. The village took up the project, Ehrbar said, after hearing a number of complaints that the building was not compliant with the federal Americans

with Disabilities Act and needed to be brought up to code. The $600,000 elevator is funded by a $400,000 bond initiative and a $250,000 state grant secured with the help of state Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola). Construction started just after Labor Day and is expected to be finished in February. Keith Bunnell, the village’s public works superintendent, said the project is “going along very well” — workers have finished underground work on the elevator and are almost done with the bathrooms. In addition to making the building accessible to disabled residents, Trustee Christine Thomann said, the renovations make the fire house an accessible gathering place and emergency shelter in case of an emergency.

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Apple honors Jackson Ave. school

BY ST E V E S M I RT I The Jackson Avenue Elementary School has been named an Apple Distinguished School for the 2015-2016 school year, Mineola school officials announced Thursday. The tech giant gives this commendation to schools that demonstrate a commitment to 21st century learning techniques. Jackson Avenue Elementary joins Mineola Middle School as the district’s two schools to get the recognition. “It’s leadership in the buildings and it’s teachers embracing

technology in the buildings that make it work,” Mineola school Superintendent Michael Nagler said. “When people ask students how they feel about learning and using technology, they love it.” To achieve this distinction, Apple determines which schools are successfully implementing the its products into lesson plans. Jackson Avenue, along with the other schools in the district, has utilized Apple products — especially iPads — to enhance lesson plans and student interactions. With the tablets, teachers are able to work individually

with students through interactive videos while also assessing the needs of the class as a whole. Lessons are introduced with multimedia components that the faculty film themselves. The videos end with a problem solving exercise that the student completes. The data is compiled automatically and the teacher is able to pinpoint where students needs are. “The math curriculum is rigorous and some of the concepts are challenging, so we wanted a way to bring the math modules to life,” Jackson Avenue principal Janet Gonzalez said.

“We created these videos where children at their own pace could actually learn the concept and then come to class prepared to show what they’ve learned.” To best educate the students, the faculty decides which lessons would benefit from using interactive lessons plans. Not every classroom uses this new approach to learning, but teachers at Jackson Avenue believe it will soon appear in every classroom due to the success they’ve had using it to teach the math Common Core curriculum for third- and fourth-graders. “This is so much of what they need as they move towards

college,” Mineola school Trustee Margaret Ballantyne Mannion said. “For starting them on the path to 21st-century learning, you’re setting them up with such good habits of the mind and work skills. I think that this is extremely exciting.” Nagler said technology has aided student assessment, noting the difficulties he and his colleagues had when attempting to sort student data. “(Technology) tells you where (the students) are and how they’re doing,” he said. “Then it takes a great teacher to do something with that information.”

Israel pushes federal gun legislation By J oe N i k i c Using Great Neck Middle School as a backdrop, Congressman Steve Israel (D-Huntington) on Friday called on Congress to pass legislation improving the current background check system and closing loopholes for the purchase of guns. “If only Congress responded with the agility, and forcefulness, and the power that it did a year ago when Ebola threatened us. With respect to guns that are threatening us, the kids in this school would be a heck of a lot safer, and that’s what we’re calling for today,” Israel said. “In the year since then, there has not been one hearing in Congress. There has not been one committee in Congress. There has not been one bill in Congress. There has not been one finger lifted in Congress to deal with gun violence in this country. And I’m sick and tired of it.” H.R. 1217, a bipartisan background check bill authored by U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (DCalif.) and Peter King (R-N.Y.), officially known as the Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2015, was introduced in March to expand the current background check system to cover all commercial firearm sales, including purchases at gun shows, over the internet or in classified ads. Israel said the bill would require states to participate in a national criminal background check system, and risk denial of federal grant money should they fail to participate. He added that it also “clarifies” the submission of mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check

System and closes a loophole that allows people to buy firearms at gun shows. Israel was joined at the steps of Great Neck South Middle School for the press conference by several public officials including Acting DA Madeline Singas, state Assemblywoman Michele Schimel, Superintendent of Great Neck Public Schools Teresa Prendergast, as well as members of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, an organization created to demand action from legislators, companies, and educational institutions to establish gun reforms, according to it’s website. Israel said that 88 people die per day from gun violence nationally, totaling almost 30,000 deaths per year. Singas said she witnesses the problem everyday in her line of

work. “This isn’t a partisan issue. It’s not about being a Republican or a Democrat. It’s not a gender issue. It’s not a race issue. It’s not an economic issue. It’s a universal issue that effects all of us every single day and we have to act,” Singas said. “I see it on the front line everyday as a prosecutor.” Despite New York’s state gun show loophole law, Schimel said, a federal law would be the only way to prevent gun show loophole purchases. “New York passed closing the gun show loophole. We have a universal background check in New York. We have the fourth lowest gun death rate in the nation but criminals know that,” Schimel said. “They’re going to go to another state. They do go to another state because they can buy a gun no questions asked at a

gun show there.” Former Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, who was supposed to be in attendance but fell ill and could not make it, sent a statement which Israel read at the conference. “I dedicated my 18 years in Congress to standing up to the gun lobby and doing everything in my power to enact common sense gun laws that would help save the lives of thousands of Americans each year. Words are no longer enough. Saying you want to enact change without putting the effort forward is not enough,” McCarthy said. “My work in Congress may be done, but so long as families like mine continue to be torn apart by gun violence, I will never stop fighting for increased gun safety.” McCarthy’s husband, Dennis, was killed in 1993 by a gunman

U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) at Great Neck South Middle School on Oct. 16.

on the Long Island Rail Road at the Merillon Ave. station. Her son was also injured in the shooting, which killed six people and wounded 19 others. Israel said the bill was cosponsored by 183 members of Congress and hopes the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives will call it to a vote. “I am hopeful that before John Boehner leaves, he will agree to just bring this bill to the floor for a vote. His members can vote yes, they can vote no. But let us vote,” Israel said. “And we’re asking speaker Boehner as one of your last acts before you leave, give your members the courtesy of being able to just vote on this bill. Yes or no. Give us a vote. That’s all it will take. I guarantee you that if this bill gets to the floor for a vote, I guarantee it’s going to pass.” The bill would need 218 “yes” votes to pass, according to Israel. He added that he was not sure what would happen if the bill made it to the U.S. Senate, but said he figures they would filibuster. “The bottom line is this, we should make it harder for mentally ill people to get guns, not easier. We should make it harder for terrorists to get guns, not easier. We should make it harder for people who are on the ‘do not fly’ list to get guns, not easier,” Israel said. “But for everyday the United States Congress has moments of silence instead of acting, we’re making it easier for people who shouldn’t have guns to get those guns. That is an abysmal and tragic failure of responsibility in Washington, D.C. and it needs to be stopped.”

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Deputy county commish arrested By J oe N i k i c Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest Thursday of Edward Korona Jr., deputy commissioner of the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management, for allegedly lying on four county job applications about his criminal history. Korona, 53, of Hicksville, is charged with three felonies â€” four counts of perjury, four counts of offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree, and four counts of making an apparently false sworn statement in the first degree â€” as well as official misconduct, a misdemeanor, according to a release from the DAâ€™s office. During the course of her officeâ€™s investigation into county contracts and the contract approval process, Singas said, it was discovered in

September that Korona had a prior criminal conviction. â€œA criminal conviction should not be an absolute bar to government employment, but lying about a prior felony four times on sworn job applications is a serious offense â€” especially for a high-ranking official entrusted with important responsibilities,â€? Singas said. â€œAs our investigation of county contracts and the contracting process continues, we will continue to ensure that those entrusted with safeguarding the public, and public funds, are held to the high standard of integrity that the public rightly expects.â€? Korona allegedly checked off â€œNoâ€? to the question â€œExcept for the above traffic offenses, have you ever been convicted of any violation, misdemeanor, or felony?â€? on all four county applications.

Efforts to reach officials at the DAâ€™s office for details on Koronaâ€™s criminal past were unavailing. He was arrested by DA investigators on Thursday, according to the release. Nassau County District Court Judge Frank Doddato released Korona on his own recognizance, the release said, and is due back in court on Nov. 10. Assistant DAâ€™s Andrew Weiss and Lauren McDonough of Singasâ€™ Public Corruption Bureau are prosecuting the case. Korona was represented at arraignment by Scott Banks the release said. Efforts to reach Banks were unavailing. Korona faces a maximum sentence of 1 1-3 to 4 years in prison. He is not accused of any crimes related to county contracts, the release said.

Biggest cop class in 20 years joins NCPD By J oe N i k i c The Nassau County Police Department swore in 200 new police recruits on Oct. 16 at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in East Garden City, its largest recruiting class in 20 years, officials said. Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano led the swearing in process in which the new recruits raised their right hands and were officially accepted into the ranks of the police department. â€œIt is my honor to swear in our new police recruits, as well as our deputy sheriffs,â€? Mangano said. Some 188 of the recruits will become Nassau County police officers and eight more will join the Nassau County Sheriffâ€™s Department. The recruits will undergo a seven-month training program before they begin patrolling Nassau County streets in the Spring of 2016. Acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter warned the

recruits that the training process would not be easy. â€œOver the next six months you will undergo extensive, and at times, extremely exhausting training. The curriculum has been carefully designed to prepare you for your duties as a police officer and sheriff,â€? Krumpter said. â€œThere is hard work and personal sacrifice that will earn you the right and privilege to wear the shield of the Nas-

sau County Police Department.â€? â€œOn behalf of the Nassau County Police Department, I offer each of you our sincerest congratulations and best wishes for your success in the police academy,â€? he added. â€œMake us proud.â€? About 120 officers retired from the police department this year, officials said, and are expecting more in the upcoming months.

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The Honorable Mayor Roger Fay I got an email from the Historical Committee last week asking if I might be interested in doing a piece on Roger Fay. I am not focused on politics and so I decided to do some background research. I discovered that he was mayor of Williston Park from 1957 to 1967 and he was instrumental in keeping Williston Park the quaint and safe place it remains today. I read that he was the man who built the pool and fought so hard to prevent the LIRR from building a huge overhead station in Williston Park. All this peaked my interest and so off I went to his home on Broad Street to interview the man himself. We met for two hours on a Saturday afternoon in his living room and our conversation started at the beginning of his life back in 1917. That makes him 98. Impressive. As I wrote last week the last century has endured many changes some of which have been traumatic. The 20th Century has produced the electronic revolution, the sexual revolution and the information revolution. I was soon

to learn that as a politician Mayor Roger Fay has faced, witnessed and valiantly fought off some of these changes and is still standing to talk about it. As I approached his home on Broad Street I could see that this was one of the original Happiness Homes built by William Chatlos. And just like the original leaflet promised his home was ‘quaint, cozy, intimate and simple.’ Roger Fay was raised in Manhattan with both parents being from Ireland. The family moved to Queens and he attended Catholic schools and later went to NYU. His first job was working in government and was drafted into the army in 1943. He worked in the Signal Corps out of Ft. Totten and helped establish the top secret animal research lab on Plum Island. I am especially fond of Plum Island because when I was in graduate school at SUNY Stony Brook I earned extra money in the summers escorting gifted high school students to various high interest destinations one of which was Plum Island. I recall that while we were taken around Plum Island I saw a

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mother duck walking along on the beach with a group of maybe twenty little ducklings trailing behind her. I remarked to our guide that this mother duck was quite fertile and strong to give birth to and rear so many little ducklings. Our guide the informed our group that “no, the little ducklings instinctively know which is the best mother to follow and all get in line behind the best one.” I share this story with you because of course this is exactly what we do when we vote and when we elect our officials. We choose our leaders because we know instinctively who is the

best, wisest and most honorable one to put our trust in. And this is exactly why the Honorable Mayor Roger Fay was chosen to lead Williston Park for 10 years. He is most certainly a kind, honorable and hardworking soul. He reminded me of my friend who was the former mayor of Garden City John Watras who has the same character structure. We call this the altruistic personality. These are the folks who give tirelessly to their towns and receive little in the way of gratitude or thanks. And if you want further proof of this just go visit Roger Fay some time and ask him to show you his scrapbook. There we see letters of commendation and photos from President George H. Bush and President W. Bush, County Executive Ralph Caso, J. Edgar Hoover and most impressive of all a letter of thanks from Jacqueline Kennedy. I am a person who thinks that the town in which you live or work is essential to one’s happiness. The character of each town is established by the builders and town planners and this character

is then maintained by the leaders who watch over it. I think one reason that Williston Park has been able to remain ‘quaint, cozy, intimate and simple’ is because we have had people like Roger Fay who have spent countless hours watching over the town and caring for it. So I give many thanks to the Honorable Mayor Roger Fay for all his efforts and all his wisdom. Williston Park is lucky to have had him as its leader.

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Murray demands firing of Singas’ top admin

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Republican district attorney candidate Kate Murray, the Hempstead town supervisor, appeared at a press conference Tuesday calling for Acting Nassau County District Attorney to fire Jeffrey Stein following his wife’s allegations of “predatory and extreme depraved antisocial sexual conduct.” BY N O A H M A N S K A R Continuing a debate about over domestic violence in the race for district attorney, Republican Kate Murray on Tuesday demanded Democrat Madeline Singas fire the top administrator in the district attorney’s office. At a press conference, Murray said acting DA Singas’ reluctance to fire Jeffrey Stein, her chief administrative officer in her office, after his wife alleged he abused her in divorce papers shows she is “unfit to serve.” “How can domestic abuse victims and members of the acting DA’s staff feel safe?” said Murray, flanked by six women supporting her campaign. “The DA’s office should be a safe haven, not a place where people should fear being further victimized.” Carole Mundy, Stein’s estranged wife, said in divorce filings that Stein engaged in “predatory and extreme depraved antisocial sexual conduct” that left her with post-traumatic stress disorder, according to an Aug. 31 New York Post article that Murray cited in Tuesday’s speech. The Hempstead town supervisor called Stein’s behavior “demeaning, degrading and abusive,” adding that she has started an online petition calling for Singas to fire him. “I will fire Jeff Stein on day one as Nassau’s district attorney,” Murray said. No criminal charges have been filed against Stein, and Murray said Tuesday that she had not examined Mundy’s divorce filings herself. Isaac Goldberg, Singas’ campaign manager, said Murray was “shamefully slinging mud” by making Stein’s divorce an issue. He said he thinks Murray used the press conference as a distraction from Monday’s New York Daily News editorial that called her “utterly unprepared to serve as Nassau DA.” “The only candidate in this race who has credibility prosecuting domestic violence is Madeline Singas, and Murray’s desperate effort to distract from her embarrassing igno-

rance of criminal law is despicable,” Goldberg said. Murray also criticized Singas’ handling of a 2006 domestic violence case that she tried to dismiss because prosecutors thought the alleged victim was using it to manipulate the courts and affect her divorce proceedings, according to Newsday. Murray said Singas “blamed the victim” and “ignored” a judge’s order to prosecute the case. Responding to a TV ad Murray’s campaign released Oct. 7 about the case, Singas told Newsday she thought the claim was “absolutely manipulative, reckless and really despicable.” Murray’s campaign also lodged both criticisms in another ad released Oct. 13, a week before the press conference. Murray also said Tuesday that an increase in Nassau domestic violence cases — from 1,976 in 2009 to 2,360 in 2013 — proves Singas “has a history of not protecting victims.” But Goldberg said the increase shows more victims have felt safe enough to bring cases forward under Singas, who has served as DA since January. Singas, whose efforts tackling domestic violence garnered endorsements from five women’s rights groups, has also taken Murray to task for what her campaign says is a sparse record on the issue. In an Oct. 9 news release, Singas said Murray overstates her work at the Suffolk University Battered Women’s Project, where she interned while attending law school. “As someone who has spent her career fighting for victims of domestic violence, I find it outrageous that Kate Murray is attempting to pass off a one-day a week law school internship from 25 years ago as giving her the skills and experience to protect victims of domestic violence from their abusive and violent batterers,” Singas said in the release.

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n addition to three new exhibitions in the month of November, Huntington’s b. j. spoke gallery will also present gallery talks focusing on fabric art and painting. The first of the three exhibits will be Nicolette M. Pach’s fabric art in her premiere solo exhibit titled, “Transitions”. “My artistic path wound through many traditional forms of fiber work: embroidery, needle point, batik dying, and traditional quilting and has emerged into new forms,” said Pach, a Huntington Bay resident. “I draw inspiration from the sea, from artifacts of indigenous cultures and natural forms. Artifacts of other cultures range from Northwest Native American Masks to Moroccan tile work and pre-colonial South American design. Birds and their environment have captured my attention over the last year. “The undersea pieces attempt to capture the quiet ebb and flow of the currents,” she added. “The birds evoke the soaring feeling of gliding on the wind or their tranquil habitats. I try to capture the essence rather than a literal interpretation of my subjects. I use materials including fabric collected in South America, Africa and the Pacific Northwest, and paint with acrylics using sculpture armatures uniquely suited to work with fabric. Silk may be perfect for one application while African fabrics will be suited for another. I create my pieces using standard and long arm sewing machines, acrylic paints, improvised tailoring, sculpture techniques and a variety of traditional and improvised tools.” The second of the three exhibits will be the impressionist paintings of Bert Winsberg’, titled “Falling Water Plus.” “This body of work is predominantly water at work, turbulent in its embrace of rocks and cliffs creating waterfalls as well as water flowing in tranquil calm,” Winsberg, a Great Neck resident, said. “My watercolors and mixed media paintings are an outlet for expressing what the water before me brings to mind.” The last of the three exhibits will be “Water, an essential for Life” a members show displaying artworks in a variety of styles and media. Gallery member artists: Richard Anello (digital painter), Phyllis Baron (abstract painter), John A. Bell (metal sculptor), Eleanor Berger (landscape painter), Katherine Criss (surreal painter and photographer), Liz Ehrlichman (painter), J. Lefsky (abstract painter), Barbara Grey (painter, collagist, photographer), Nikole Kniffin (photographer), Kevin Larkin (abstract expressionist painter), Lili Maglione (realistic and expressionist painter), Dianne Marxe (bronze animal sculptor), Barbara Miller (encaustic textural painter), Min Myar (watercolor painter, abstract collagist), Lorraine Nuzzo (abstract painter), Nicolette M. Pach (fabric artist) Ilene Palant (stone sculptor and photographer), Cindy Shechter, (colorful abstracts based on realism), Constance Wain (mixed media with found objects) and Bert Winsberg (scenic painter) The three exhibits pen to the public from Oct. 27 through Nov. 22, 2015 And Artist’s reception will be held Sunday, Nov. 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. Both artists will be giving gallery talks before the reception at 1:30 p.m.

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Jackie Mason Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.

Jackie Mason will perform his new one man show, “Ready To Rumble, Saturday night when he visits the NYCB Theatre. Best known for his political satire, observational comedy specifically covering American politics, international relations, current events, race relations and Jewish culture, Mason is widely regarded as one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time. Where: nyCb Theatre at Westbury, 960 brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Info: (516) 247-5200 • www.thetheatreatwestbury.com

Trio Solisti Lecture/Demo Music Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.

Maria Bachmann, Alexis Pia Gerlach and Adam Neiman return with an evening of chamber music by Beethoven and Brahms. The program opens with Beethoven’s Piano Trio in B-ﬂat Major (the “Gassenhauer Trio”), followed by a performance of Brahms’ Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor. The concert concludes with Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 2 in A Major, in which the Trio will be joined by award-winning violist HsinYun Huang. 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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OLD WESTBURY GARDENS 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568 (516) 333-0048 • www.oldwestburygardens.org 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 Coe Hall Historic House Museum 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay (516) 922-9200 • http://www.plantingfields.org 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. 24, 8 p.m. Trio Solisti Lecture/Demo Music The madison theatre at molloy college 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (5176) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny.org. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m. Funk Filharmonik’s 30th Anniversary Funksgiving The KELLENBERG ART GALLERY at molloy college 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (5176) 323-4444 • http://www.molloy. edu Sept. 17 through Dec. 11 Alumni Art Exhibition The KAISER ART GALLERY at molloy college 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 • http://www.molloy.edu Sept. 17 through Dec. 11 A Step in Time: Molloy College 60th Anniversary Exhibition TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | LIU POST 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville (516) 299-3100 • http://tillescenter.org Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Joshua Bell Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. Johnny Mathis Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Sinatra Sings Sinatra Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m. Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny Friday, Nov. 20, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Lorna Luft Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. Flamencura featuring Paco Peña

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Make-ahead Halloween treats Halloween is a huge deal in our household. Our son starts thinking about his costume in August. My husband and I discuss how we are going to decorate the outside of our house and what treats we will give. My Mom and her neighbor, Sherry, are enlisted to hand out the candy and the planning begins... We like to offer homemade treats to our neighbors’ children. They must be able to be made ahead of time and packaged attractively; after all, I am a caterer. There are many options available for creative packaging. Check pintrest, magazines, Michael’s or Party City. For people we don’t know, we offer fullsized candy bars - no miniatures here! On Halloween we set up our “tableau”, put out the candy, with our live witches, and then let the Trick or Treating begin..... Menu Spicy Buffalo Wing Popcorn Cake Eyeballs Fool-Proof Caramel Apples Spicy Buffalo Wing Popcorn Nonstick vegetable oil spray 8 cups popped plain popcorn (from 1/2 cup kernels) 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup Frank’s Red Hot Original sauce 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 tsp. Kosher salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a Silpat. Lightly coat a large bowl with nonstick spray; add popcorn to bowl. Place popcorn on baking sheet and set aside. 2. Bring sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil, swirling pan occasionally, until caramel is a deep amber color, approximately 10 minutes. (Do NOT overcook) 3. Remove from heat, stir in hot sauce and butter (mixture will bubble alot!!!!). Return to a boil and cook another 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in salt, baking soda and cayenne. Working quickly (and carefully - caramel will be very hot), pour caramel mixture over popcorn and toss to coat. 4. Spread out popcorn on baking sheet and bake, tossing once, until dry, 15-20 minutes. Let cool. Popcorn can be made 2 days ahead of time Store airtight at room temperature to keep out moisture. Packaging idea: Place popcorn in Chinese take out containers and tie with black and orange ribbon Cake Eyeballs 1 8.25-ounce box red velvet or yellow cake mix (plus required ingredients) 1 12-ounce can frosting (any kind-I like to use Duncan Hines Vanilla) 12 ounces white chocolate melting disks-I buy them at Party City or Michael’s Assorted gel icing, for

ALEXANDRA TROY The Culinary Architect

decorating (I uses, green, black and red) 1. Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions for a 9-by-13-inch cake or two 9-inch cakes. Allow to cool slightly in the pan, then remove to a rack, cover with a dish towel and let cool completely. 2. Break off sections of the cake and crumble in a large bowl. When finished, you should have a bowl of very fine cake crumbs. Using a rubber spatula, work the frosting into the cake until it is no longer visible. 3. Next, roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls (I use a small ice cream scoop) and set on a silpat lined baking sheet. This is important: Pop them in the freezer, uncovered, for at least an hour. The cake balls need to be very

hard before coating them. 4. When the cake balls are nice and firm, place the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. (Don’t let the bowl touch he water.) Stir occasionally until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove the bowl from the pan. Add the cake balls one at a time to the melted white chocolate and gently roll to coat. Using a fork, lift out the cake balls, then tap the fork against the side of the bowl to remove the excess chocolate. With a toothpick, push the ball off of the fork and back onto the Silpat-lined baking sheet. Let set at room temperature, 10 to 15 minutes. Decorate with gel icing to look like eyeballs. Presentation idea: Take a box, fill with raffia and place the cake eyeballs on top Fool-Proof Caramel Apples 8 apples Cooking spray 4 cups sugar 1/4 cup corn syrup 10 tblsp. unsaled butter, cut into pieces 2 cups heavy cream, at room temperature Crushed chocolate cookies, for coating (optional) Wooden sticks available at Michael’s and Party City

1. Insert a wooden stick into the stem end of each apple. Line a baking sheet with a silpat. 2. Make the caramel: Melt the sugar and corn syrup in a large pot over medium-high heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until combined. Don’t stress if it starts to clump: It will eventually even out. Cook, swirling the pan but not stirring, until dark amber in color and a candy thermometer registers 245 degrees, approximately 8 to 12 minutes. 3. Add the butter all at once, stirring until incorporated. Turn down the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream (the mixture will foam up); whisk until smooth. 4. Increase the heat to medium high and bring the caramel up to 250 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Dip the apples in the caramel and roll in crushed cookies , if desired, or leave plain, place on the baking sheet to set, 5 to 10 minutes. Presentation idea: Place in cellophane bag and tie with Halloween ribbon. Alexandra Troy is owner of Culinary Architect Catering, a 32-year old Greenvale-based company, specializing in private, corporate and promotional parties. For more photos and presentation ideas, follow Culinary Architect Catering on Facebook.

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Art League to hold fine art and craft fair For the 52nd year the Art League of Long Island’s Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair is bringing more than 70 highlyskilled craftspeople and artists together under one roof for your holiday shopping pleasure. The fair takes place Dec. 5 and 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Art League’s galleries and studios. Paintings, sculpture, woodcraft, ceramics, mosaics, fiber art, photography, jewelry, wearable art, and other unique hand-crafted items made by the artist will be displayed and available for sale at the Art League’s spacious facility. Prizes will be awarded to participating artists

and craftspeople with the most innovative designs. Live demonstrations by Art League instructors will take place in the art studios, food and drink vendors are available on the Art League’s grounds. Admission to the fair is free. The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills, just off exit 42N of the Northern State Parkway, and about 2 miles north of exit 51 off the LIE. For more information, please call 631-462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli. org.

D e l i • man m o vi e s c r e e ning

The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County presents a screening of the documentary film, Deli•Man, about the history of the Jewish delicatessen in America, on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. at HMTC, Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Following the film there will be a discussion with Erik Greenberg Anjou, the producer and director of Deli•Man, and Ronnie Dragoon, owner of Ben’s Delicatessen. Deli•Man explores Jewish culture as it reflects the heart of a vital ethnic history. Admission is $18 in advance, $20 at the door. A “nosh” will be served. Seating is limited so please RSVP in advance to Deborah Lom at dlom@ hmtcli.org or 516-571-8040.

A&E Calendar cont’d lation of small-scale work will occupy the Museum’s Contemporary Gallery in a Tuesday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m. solo exhibition. A product of New York’s Mac Miller “The GO:OD AM Tour” with minimalist tradition, Olt was an artist in Remember Artist, Michael Christmas & residence at NYC’s famed P.S. 1 gallery. His EarthGang abstractions, a unique hybrid of ceramics and painting, have been exhibited widely in Saturday, Dec. 26, 8 p.m. solo and group exhibitions. A Long Islander, The Roots Olt maintains studios in Oyster Bay and Thursday,Jan. 7, 8 p.m. Manhattan. Jim Morrison Celebration - Featuring SECOND FLOOR GALLERIES “Wild Child” July 25 to November 8 Saturday,Jan. 16, 8 p.m. Posters of the Russian Revolution: 1917Jon Pardi “All Time High Tour” with 1921 Brothers Osborne In the stormy period that began with the Wednesday, Jan. 20, 8 p.m. 1917 October Revolution, poster art became Donny Osmond a principal means of communicating the Friday Feb. 12, 9 p.m. ideals of Communism to the largely illiterate Chippendales peasantry of Russia. Graphic, inexpensively Saturday Feb. 13, 7:30 & 10 p.m. produced posters carried the Revolution’s The Paramount Comedy Series Presents message and served to capture the minds – Jim Breuer and souls of the masses. These vibrant Saturday, March 19, 8 p.m. posters, depicting the new collective means The Marshall Tucker Band of production in mines, fields and factories, Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m. were designed and executed by some of the Robin Trower foremost Russian artists of the time. Offered in conjunction with The Saltzman Family GOVERNORS’ COMEDY CLUB Collection, this exhibition is comprised of a 90 Division Ave. Levittown collection of Russian revolutionary posters (516) 731-3358 • http://tickets.govs.com/ that was gifted to Nassau County Museum index.cfm of Art by the Arnold A. Saltzman Family Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m. Foundation. Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Ongoing Josh Rabinowitz Sculpture Park Approximately 40 works, many of them BROKERAGE COMEDY CLUB monumental in size, by renowned art2797 Merrick Road, ists including Fernando Botero, Tom Bellmore Otterness, George Rickey and Mark (516) 785-8655 • http://tickets.brokerDiSuvero among others, are situated to agecomedy.com interact with nature on the museum’s Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m. magnificent 145-acre property. Teddy Smith Walking Trails Saturday, Oct. 17, 7:30 & 10 p.m. The museum’s 145 acres include many Gary Vider marked nature trails through the woods, perfect for family hikes or independent exploration. THE DOLPHIN BOOK Gardens SHOP & CAFE From restored formal gardens of historic 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbook- importance to quiet little nooks for dreaming away an afternoon, the museum’s 145 acre shop.com property features many lush examples of Friday, Oct. 23, 7 - 9 p.m. horticultural arts. Come view our expanded Willie and the Wolves - Retro, Jazz gardens and beautiful new path to the and R&B museum. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2 - 4 p.m. EVENTS Meet the Authors: Debra Lindner FILM Bauer, Richard Todd Devens, Lois July 25-November 8 Kipnis and Rev. Terri Ann Heiman Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m., 12, 1, 3 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m., 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 7 - 9 p.m. Edgar Degas of Dandies, Ballerinas, Marcie Passley and Kevin Scully and Woman Ironing This documentary follows the trail of the Nassau county museum of art painter Edgar Degas through nocturnal Paris 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn at the turn of the century, in the Paris Opera (516) 484-9338 • http://nassaumuseum. and the concert cafes. Edgar Degas, the son org of an Italian banker, had stopped studyMAIN GALLERIES ing law to become a painter. Degas was a July 25 to November 8 brilliant portraitist, but even more than this The Moderns: Chagall, Degas, Léger, he loved to paint the dynamics of movement Miró, Picasso, and more…. in horse races, to sketch the milliners on the In a sweeping showcase of modern art, boulevards, to depict with his paintbrush Nassau County Museum of Art presor pastel crayons the young women who ents two exhibitions, Selections from the Saltzman Family Collection and Long Island worked as laundresses and water-carriers. Similar to but unique within the Collects Modern Art. Impressionist art movement he helped CONTEMPORARY to start, his art captured the fleeting moCOLLECTORS GALLERY ments of movement and light in the flow July 25-November 8 of modern life. Frank Olt: New Works Continued on Page 36 Frank Olt’s colorful and dynamic instalContinued from Page 33

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Landmark to hold 20th gala Art League to exhibit works

The Landmark on Main Street will be holding its 20th Anniversary Spotlight Gala on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. The festivities include honors for community leaders, a concert and a post-concert dinner. 2015 marks 20 years since the historic Landmark on Main Street building was rescued, restored and repurposed. Since its re-opening in 1995 as a combination of senior residences and community center, Landmark has become a cultural beacon with a reputation that extends far beyond the borders of Port Washington. The Jeanne Rimsky Theater hosts over 35 performances each year by nationally recognized artists. The Spotlight Gala this year recognizes three honorees who epitomize the dedication to community service that have made the Landmark what it is today: Andy and Beth Lipset are long time residents of

Port Washington. Beth has been active in school and community organizations; Andy is a Schreiber graduate, and past member and former president of Landmark’s Board. Bob Schanzer is a member of the original Landmark Housing Development Corporation that brought the project to life. Schanzer has been instrumental in managing the building’s finances. Schanzer is currently resident of Landmark on Main. The Port Washington Fire Department is one of the largest and busiest volunteer fire departments in New York State. Its over 300 members are committed to protecting and preserving the lives and property of the residents of our community. The gala will begin with attendees in Landmark’s Jeanne Rimsky Theater treated to the talents of Patina Miller in concert. Miller starred as the leading player in the re-

Patina Miller cent highly acclaimed Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz’s famous 1972 musical, “Pippin,” earning a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical and an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical. Miller made her feature film debut as Commander Paylor in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2.” She can currently be seen as press coordinator Daisy Grant in CBS’ hit drama series,

“Madam Secretary.” The evening continues with a buffet supper in the tented Spotlight Club, created just for the evening in Blumenfeld Family Park adjacent to the theater. Catered by Port Washington’s own H on the Harbor, the post-show party is the perfect cap to the evening. The Gala is Landmark’s major fundraising event. It helps underwrite all of Landmark’s programs & services including concerts by national performers, community use of theater, meeting and gym facilities and free arts and public affairs programs for seniors and other community members. Leadership packages offering tickets, recognitions and journal ads are available. Tickets for the evening, as well as concert-only and journal-only opportunities are available through the Landmark office at 516.767.1384 or by email at gala@landmarkonmainstreet.org.

An exhibit featuring about 200 works of art created by the Art League of Long Island’s many talented members will be on display at the Art League of Long Island’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery starting Nov. 8 Paintings, drawings, collage, photography, print-making, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, and fiber arts, all handcrafted by student and professional artists will be shown in two parts. Part 1 of Members’ Exhibition 2015 exhibits Nov. 8 through Nov. 29 and Part 2 exhibits Dec. 13 through Jan. 10. Artists’ receptions and awards presentations at the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery are scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, 1 to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 10, 1 to 3 p.m., respectively. Awards of Excellence and Honorable Mentions will be determined by exhibition juror Edward McEvoy, Art League of Long Island executive director emeritus. The Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery is open free of charge Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The Art League is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. For more information about the Art League and an update on holiday closings visit www.artleagueli. org or call 631-462-5400.

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Billboard Players to present ‘Virginia Woolf’ The Billboard Players of the Community Church of East Williston will perform Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” This is the first time that this play has been done on Long Island as a revival so far; however, it has seen a number of revivals on the Broadway stage, the last being with Bill Irwin and Kathleen Turner in 2012. Louis V. Fucilo, director for the Billboard Players, has decided to mount this production as theatre in-the-round because the play is rich with dialogue, and he wants the audience to concentrate on the lines that Albee has written as opposed to looking at the setting of a New England living room. Fucilo said that when he spoke to friends who had seen the original production in 1962 with Uta Hagen, Arthur Hill, George Grizzard and Melinda Dillon about the title and its significance, he was told “it’s nothing more than a joke that’s laughed at during the play.” However, there is a direct correlation between Virginia Woolf and what is tak-

ing place in Albee’s play. The cast consists of four very talented men and women who have appeared on many community theatre stages throughout Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. John Carrozza and Clare Lowell handle the roles of George and Martha, and in the roles of Nick and Honey are Chris Murtha and Kate Lenzo. “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” opens at the Parish Hall of the Community Church of East Williston on Saturday, Nov. 7 and will run for a total of eight performances: Friday, Nov. 13 and 20 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 7, 14 and 21 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, November 8, 15 and 22 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $12 for senior adults. On Saturday, Nov. 14, an optional dinner and theatre package will be offered for $25: dinner at 6:30 followed by the play at 8:00 p.m. Reservations for this package must be made and paid for at least one week prior. For reservations and/or further inquiries, please call 516-860-4424 or email ccewplays@gmail.com.

A&E Calendar cont’d in “Cinderella,” work at a cobblers bench in “The Elves and the Shoemaker,” climb The Nassau County Museum of Art will be a beanstalk in “Jack and the Beanstalk,” closed for show change Nov. 9–20. catch a wolf in “Lon Po Po” and crawl through a mole’s hole in “Thumbelina.” Long island children’s museum This bilingual exhibit will resonate with 11 Davis Ave, Garden City multiple generations and foster a love of (516) 224-5800 reading, books and storytelling. All ages. http://www.licm.org/ Free with museum admission. Museum Hours: Daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2:30 to 4 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated). Museum Perfect Little Pumpkins admission: $12 for adults and children over It’s pumpkin picking season! Create a 1 year old, $11 seniors, FREE to museum cute pumpkin mask to wear home to members and children under 1 year old. your patch! All ages. Free with museum Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, admission. Friday, Oct. 23, 11:30 a.m. – noon contact (516) 224-5800. Kids in the Kitchen Saturday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Jan. 3, Join LICM as we introduce kitchen fun in 2016 our newest Early Childhood workshop. Traveling Exhibit: Once Upon A Time… Each week, we’ll be making an easy and Exploring the World of Fairy Tales yummy, kid-friendly snack (cookies, mini From an African jungle to a giant’s castle, pizzas, etc) that they make from start to visitors will step into larger-than-life pages of seven favorite fairy tales. Enter the exhibit finish. They’ll practice using real cooking via a magical portal into a fabulous storybook tools like small mixers and toaster ovens kingdom where children … and their grown- in their recipes -- of course, adult help ups … learn the meaning and history of tales will be required. Helping in the kitchen is they’ve known all their lives and others that a great learning tool as children practice may be new to them. measuring ingredients, following directions Journey deep into multicultural stories as and building their vocabulary. Join us as you cross a wooden bridge in “Anansi and we mix things up in the kitchen to stir an the Talking Melon,” play a harpsichord in interest in kitchen creativity and healthy “Beauty and the Beast,” try on a glass slipper eating. Continued from Page 35

County museum to Children’s recording hold Halloween walk star to play Westbury Nassau County Mu- Adventure. seum of Art is transformAt recent sessions of ing its nature trails into Family Sundays at the Muan Enchanted Halloween seum young visitors have

been creating masks of woodland creatures like owls, bats, foxes and other spooky types. At An Enchanted Forest: A Halloween Adventure kids will be wearing these masks as they explore the magically transformed trails. Along the way, they’ll happen onto some real-life critters brought along by Volunteers for Wildlife. The event is on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. rain or shine; in case of inclement weather it will be held indoors. It is suitable for children of all ages, so bring the whole family. Registration is not needed. The admission fee is Museum admission plus $8 per family material fee. Please note that this Halloween event is in place of Family Sundays. 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.

Best-selling children’s recording artist and preschool television star Laurie Berkner invites Long Island families to share the spirit of the holiday season with The Laurie Berkner Band at a concert at 3 p.m on Sunday, Nov. 15 at NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd. “One of my fondest memories of the winter holidays is singing together with my family every Christmas Eve,” Berkner said. “It’s one of my favorite ways to celebrate this time of year, and I feel really lucky to sing some of those same songs now at my holiday concerts with families who enjoy my music!” The Laurie Berkner

Band’s concert will celebrate the season with such traditional, secular songs as “Jingle Bells,” and “Frosty the Snowman,” plus originals from Laurie’s well-loved album, A

Laurie Berkner Christmas, like “Santa’s Coming to My House Tonight.” The band will also play Hanukkah standards “Candle Chase” and “The Dreidel Song,” and n array of Laurie’s

greatest hits, such as “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Victor Vito,” and “Pig On Her Head.” Berkner was the first artist to ever appear in music videos on Nick Jr. and was featured in nearly all of the episodes of the channel’s “Jack’s Big Music Show.” She currently stars in the animated musical short-form series “Sing It, Laurie!” on the Sprout preschool channel and makes regular appearances on Sprout’s “Sunny Side Up Show.” V i s i t www.ticketmaster.com or the venue website, www. thetheatreatwestbury.com. to purchase tickets online or call 800-745-3000 to charge by phone.

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Community Calendar 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. 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 in Song”. Come enjoy the Milleridge Inn as we have known it, before it closes. Visit NassauCountyHistoricalSociety.org or call 516-735-4983 for details. 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 516-747-4070. 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.

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Williston Park Library From the Director: Our wonderful colleague, Mary Ann Pierce will be retiring from the Library at the end of the month. Her last day will be Friday, the 30th. Stop by and wish her well as she begins her new adventure. Light refreshments will be served. 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:

Girl in the Spider’s Web — David Lagercrantz Purity — Jonathan Franzen Language of Miracles — Rajia Hassib Did You Ever Have a Family — Bill Clegg Lightning Stones — Jack DuBrul Everybody Rise — Stephanie Clifford Driving Heat — Richard Castle In a Dark Dark Wood — Ruth Ware Still Time — Jean Hegland

Solomon Curse — Clive Cussler Paris Key — Juliet Blackwell End Game — Catherine Coulter Scam — Janet Evanovich & Lee Goldberg

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.

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Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 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 and 19 at 4 p.m. in the Library for kids K-2. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Lego Time Wednesdays, Oct. 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. 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. 29; Nov. 5, 12 and 19 at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Room for kids 1-3 years old. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

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. 12 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 (2 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.

Feature Film The Age of Adaline , Friday, oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. “Claws, Paws, and Scales” Pet Education and Adoption Fair Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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 to 7:30 p.m. Please donate now. Please register at the Reference Desk or 516-746-8488, ext. 2. Walk-ins 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. 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 RAP GROUP ... for the 55+ set who have a lifetime of experiences to share! Anyone interested in joining the group is welcome. Topics vary and the conversation is lively and provocative. Monday, 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. Continued on Page 48

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Rental car application tabled amid questions BY ST E V E S M I RT I Questions about a proposed rental car business’ parking practices led the Mineola Board of Trustees to table a decision on a special-use permit Wednesday night. Auto Source 1, proposed for 461 Jericho Turnpike, would provide loaner cars to motorists while their vehicles are being repaired. The owner of the business, Wendell Raphael, received push back from both trustees and local residents concerned about Raphael’s record of previous parking violations and a company website that advertises for tourists visiting the area. Raphael maintained that his business only loaned cars to consumers whose cars were damaged and as such would not operate his business like a Hertz or Enterprise. But one resident noted that Auto Source 1 website advertises for tourists visiting the area to rent cars. “It sounds like if you’re coming from out of state and you’re renting a car, how is it that your car is in the shop?” Mineola resident Matilda Wojis said at Wednesday’s meeting. “It sounds to me as if it’s also a car rental place.” Raphael said he has received five summonses for parking business vehicles on the street as well as in a municipal parking lot, which Mineola statutes prohibit. When questioned by the board about the violations, Raphael said that he and his team were unaware that he could not park cars on the street. “Our architects let us know that we

couldn’t do that anymore,” he said. Wojis, who lives on the street behind Auto Source 1, said she wanted to make sure none of the business’ cars would crowd the neighborhood’s roads. “As long as our streets are clear and they’re not using it business, more power to them, they can have their car rental place,” Wojis said. “But just don’t clog up our streets and our parking lot. The board voted to reserve the decision on the permits for a later date. The trustees also approved a permit Wednesday for a new burger restaurant on Jericho Turnpike. Metro Capital Holdings LLC, a realty group led by Jonathan Otto and Michael Korff, plan to open the Rex Burger House at 526 Jericho Turnpike. The restaurant will implement a model similar to what many upscale burger chains, such as Smash Burger and Bobby’s Burger Palace, are using. The customer would order their food at the counter and then wait for it to be served at a table, thus minimizing the wait time. Rex Burger Restaurant would not have an operating bar and would be open seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. After a brief discussion about employee parking and storage space, the board unanimously approved the special use permit for the new restaurant. Rock Your Body Fitness was scheduled to make a presentation for the board regarding a permit but owner Mike Salvietti requested a new date to further prepare his presentation.

PHOTO BY STEVE SMIRTI

Wendell Raphael, owner of a proposed rental car business in Mineola, appealed to the village Board of Trustees for a special use permit on Oct. 14. The board tabled his application due to concerns about the business, Auto Source 1, using village streets and parking lots.

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Strong participation in school matters Sneak Peak This is a long newsletter with lots to share, so I am saving some things for next week! As a look ahead, congratulations to all our students and teachers who participated and supported the successful Science Olympiad that took place on October 8, 2015. I also plan a report on Wheatley’s special yearly event, the Annual Day of Service and Learning that took place on Oct. 15 as well as other highlights as our Board, staff, committees, students, and PTO’s continue to so actively engage in the many activities that keep our school district moving forward. Mindset by Carol Dweck Have you started reading Mindset?! This past Wednesday, the entire Wheatley faculty devoted a common hour to discuss the book and its implications for our students, staff and community. The discussion was thought-provoking and we look forward to adding parent and community voices to our ongoing district discussions through the year. Staff Development Update As I mentioned last week, members of our teaching and administrative staff shared information regarding recent staff development initiatives and their impact on student learning and development at the October Board of Education Work Session. The power point presented at the Work Session can be viewed on the district website at www.ewsdonline. org > scroll down left navigation bar and click on School Board > scroll down left navigation bar and hover on 15-16 BOE Meeting Presentations > click on 15-16 BOE Presentations. The presentation, coordinated by Dr. Danielle Gately, director of secondary curriculum and social studies, described our four models of staff development. These four staff development models foster our updated learning and reflection in order for us to continuously meet the evolving needs of our students and the educational field, similar to the way that other professionals, such as doctors and lawyers, update their skills and knowledge on a regular basis. Workshop Model This model often involves one or more sessions of learning on a particular topic conducted either in the district, or out, by a consultant or expert in the field. For example, in June, after the close of the school year, many teachers, and all members of the Leadership Team, received training in the Understanding by Design Curriculum Framework from Andy Greene, a

consultant who has trained and worked extensively with the late Grant Wiggins and continues to work closely with Jay McTighe, developers of the well-known UbD framework and curriculum design model. This idea of developing curriculum in the Backward Design Model, thinking about where we want students to be and what we want them to understand, before we start planning our lessons and units, gives us a common framework and language to use throughout the district and across content areas and grades. While the Workshop Model in the instance above involved two days of intense participation, we continue to turn-key the training and focus collaboratively with colleagues on the key areas of learning throughout the year as we begin to apply what was learned to our curriculum design projects. Wheatley social studies teacher Cindy Schwartz and library media specialist Jo Beth Roberts shared a curriculum unit that they revised using the UbD model that supports our eighth grade students in their research and writing skills for the National History Day project. Working backwards from the end goal product of a 1500-2500 word National History Day paper, the unit is designed to help students transfer skills such as (i) search (how to ask important questions and develop keywords to focus research), (ii) effectively use and evaluate resources, (iii) locate primary sources, (iv) analyze, (v) make connections from text that lead to further research and (vi) effective note taking, outlining and logical writing. In an example of a workshop approach of a longer duration, David Casamento, director of science and technology, described the intensive training in which our Wheatley staff participated in, in order to meet the Project Lead the Way requirements for teaching this well-known and respected engineering program. For example, this summer, Wheatley teachers Patrick Hurley and Thomas Storck went to Worcester Polytechnic Institute for a two-week course in preparation to teach one of the second year offerings in our four-year engineering sequence, Civil Engineering & Architecture. Wheatley teacher Joseph Fina attended a two-week training course at the University of Maryland-Baltimore for the Computer Science and Software course offering. In order to offer an AP course, schools must ensure that the teachers instructing them have received special College Board training. For example, teachers deliv-

ering a new course and teachers new to a current course will often attend a week-long summer training to prepare for our students in September. Two new exciting opportunities brought to our students as a result of their teachers’ summer training workshops were shared at the Work Session. Chair of World Languages Joan Anderson described the AP Italian course that will be taught by Susan Vasselman. Social Studies teacher Andrew Ardito described his experience this summer at the AP Institute, participating in simulations, research and presentations and examining various textbooks and online resources in order to prepare for teaching the new AP Art History Course being offered at Wheatley this year. Curriculum Writing Another method for staff learning involves the model of curriculum writing. Summer offers members of

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our staff a rare gift, not time off, but as Dr. Gately described, “time to reflect and gather together to examine how to improve upon, rework and create an ever improving curriculum for students.” Sometimes new curriculum is written in response to district goals. Sometimes standards are new or changing. Sometimes new courses are introduced and/or a combination of all of these factors mentioned. As Dr. Gately stated, “We know that we have some of the best teachers who are our very own experts in so many areas and therefore often much of the summer work is done by our teachers who have the benefit of knowing our students and our culture - the benefit of reflecting upon what has worked, what needs re-working and the ability to adapt the new curriculum throughout the year as the children they work with adapt to it.” Wheatley music teacher Dr. Peggy Ho described the writing of the Nature and Music curriculum, a learning experience within her music class, that involves explora-

tion of a combination of composition techniques and form, composition writing (utilizing technology and the Music Maker app) and first-hand experience with the natural environment, working in conjunction with science teacher Steve Finkelstein, using our Wheatley Woods as a learning lab. North Side principal James Bloomgarden described the process over the past two years of utilizing summer curriculum writing time to make adjustments in the state math modules to better meet student learning needs based on an analysis of student performance. Each grade level, with the support of Elementary Math Content Area leader and North Side AIS teacher Lisa Minerva, has been involved in this work. Ms. Minerva, along with Diane L. Viola, grade 5/6 Math AIS teacher at Willets Road, described the summer curriculum work that the two of them collaborated on this past July and August. They conducted cross grade level analysis in all five mathematics domains, operations and algebraic thinking, number and operations in base ten, number and operations-fractions, measurement and data and geometry. Their work focused on making strong connections between grade 4 and 5 mathematics to support an articulated transition for our students from North Side to Willets Road. In a similar support for coherence, this summer Willets Road teachers Jennifer Taggart and Sloane Sepe analyzed the impact of the grade 5 curriculum work on the current grade 6 curriculum and applied knowledge gained to the first two units of study in grade 6 math this year. Dr. Jeffrey Lesser, secondary chair of mathematics, described the summer curriculum work, which created curriculum to support the new Common Core Algebra 2 that is being taught to our students for the first time this year, replacing the former Algebra 2/ Trig course. Director of Science and Technology David Casamento, North Side teacher Donna Crennan and Willets Road teachers Lynn Flynn and Diane M. Viola, presented the summer curriculum writing that supported new units of study, as per our Strategic Plan goals, in the K-6 Next Generation Science Standards implementation. (These are exciting new STEM units which I’ll describe in-depth in another newsletter.) Willets Road Instructional Technology teacher Kim Kelleher and Library Media Specialist Diane Ilkiw described their work this summer preparing learning experiences for grade 5 students that include students learning to

use the tools provided by Google Apps for EDU and a class for our students to study coding. Wheatley English teacher Colin McKenna described another form of summer curriculum writing our teachers participated in when he explained the professional development provided through SUPA. He explained that SUPA courses are dual enrollment courses where students are enrolled at Wheatley and also receive college credit through Syracuse University. Each Wheatley staff member who teaches a SUPA course undergoes two weeks of intensive training at Syracuse to become certified as a “professor” for this college course. In addition, teachers participate in subsequent retraining as new courses or curriculum are written each year. There are two mandatory one-day workshops for all certified SUPA teachers which keep high school instructors up to date on current practice and best strategies for teaching their subject on the college level. Wheatley offers SUPA English and an alternate year SUPA Forensics course. Residency Model The residency model of professional development is one that has perhaps been the most widely used in East Williston over recent years and as such has had the most widespread impact on our students’ learning. In this model, teachers and administrators have the opportunity to establish a long term relationship with a consultant who gets to know our educators, our culture, our district standards and our community. As Dr. Gately described, “The relationships and trust which are key to working together to create the kind of common experiences and alignment on the grade levels for the curriculum that we seek …” are fostered by this model. As opposed to a “one-size fits all” the consultants we work with tailor their support to our particular needs and goals and our teachers themselves, provide important input into the scheduling and content of our consultants’ visits. Kathleen Cunningham, North Side reading teacher and Elementary ELA Content Area leader, described some of the opportunities staff experienced with the LitLife and Fundations staff development residencies over the past few years: “Organized literacy curriculum road map; shared website with practical lesson plans and resources; teacher created pacing guides to support grade level consistency, opportunities to share with grade level colleagues, curriculum materials and explanations of the best way to use them, Continued on Page 41

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Strong participation in school matters Continued from Page 40 well-structured lessons with goals and procedures clearly organized, performance assessments and rubrics to monitor student progress, time and support to reflect on our work together.” Willets Road teachers Jennifer Taggart and Sloane Sepe described the shift to a longer block of time in ELA in grade 6 this year to mirror the workshop model implemented in grade 5 over the past two years with the support of LitLife. They described how the sixth grade will be working with LitLife this year to support the transition to a block ELA period and the grade’s goal to continue to expand the ELA curriculum to include more differentiation, independent practice and small group instruction. In grade 5 mathematics, Willets Road teacher Diane M. Viola described the residency model that brought math consultant Patricia Scavuzzo to the fifth grade over the past two years to support transition to the new math standards and provide the grade 5 teachers with the opportunity to build a common curriculum and understanding to reach across classes. This common curriculum, as in many of the areas described above, has resulted in strong student achievement in math. Professional Conferences A final form of professional development that was described at the Work Session, is attendance at professional conferences. This type of activity supports all of us in keeping up-to-date and has an impact far beyond the individual(s) attending as teachers and administrators then turn-key and share knowledge with district colleagues when they return. It was noted that our staff often presents at such conferences and shares their expertise with others beyond our own walls. Seventh grade ELA teacher Antonia Laruccia and Willets Reading/AIS teacher Jacqueline Busking described some of the takeaways they brought back from the International Literacy Association Conference they attended this summer for classroom application including the latest research on practices that support adolescents in building a love and habit for reading. Director of Pupil Personnel Services Shari Senzer and Wheatley reading teacher Johanne Wright shared their experience attending the Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Conference where they learned directly from the creators of the literacy benchmarks we utilize in East Williston, Fountas & Pinnell. They learned methods to continue to deepen our work implementing LLI with our

struggling readers, a program that includes comprehension, phonics, word work in Greek and Latin roots at the upper levels, meaningful conversations about text and writing with materials that are designed to be captivating and motivating to the student who might otherwise not choose to read on their own. Special thanks to all of our presenters noted above and also to our whole Leadership Team, Joan Anderson, James Bloomgarden, David Casamento, Steve Collier, Dr. Sean Feeney, Tom Fitzpatrick, Nick Fusco, Dr. Danielle Gately, Dr. Elaine Kanas, Steve Kimmel, Karen Klapper, Dr. Jeffrey Lesser, Jacqueline Pirro, Shari Senzer and Greg Wasserman, who work together with our teachers to develop our ongoing learning experiences, tied to our district goals. Admissions Decision-Making Process On October 6, 2015, Wheatley was pleased to host representatives from Harvard University for their The Admissions Decisionmaking Process of Harvard University workshop. This extremely informative event was open to Nassau County School Counselors. Wheatley’s admission liaison, Timothy Smith, shared actual freshman applications and credentials and walked the counselors through the decision-making process. The discussion was extremely candid and helpful. After the workshop, Mr. Smith met with a group of teachers to provide insight and advice regarding recommendation letters. Thereafter, he met with a group of interested juniors and seniors to explain the opportunities that Harvard has to offer and detail the admission process. Overall, this was a very unique opportunity for our community and helped to provide great insight into highly selective admissions. Peru Students Update It has been a very busy week for our Peruvian exchange students and their hosts. They spent last Saturday getting acquainted as they toured lower Manhattan, crossed the Brooklyn Bridge and rode the Staten Island Ferry. A barbeque and night of pumpkin carving followed at the Golden residence. The Peruvian students visited Midtown Manhattan and Central Park with their teachers on Monday. They especially loved their visit to Times Square and the Empire State Building with their new families and friends. Thursday proved to be a novel experience for them as they participated in the various activities of the Day of Service and Learning and then went for a hike at Target

Rock National Wildlife Refuge. In addition to being interviewed by our students in all three schools, the Peruvian students have shared their country’s foods, traditions, music and dance with our students. Plans for the weekend include an all day trip with the Senior Class to Six Flags followed by a farewell brunch at the Jain residence. Our new friends will be departing for Peru after attending first period classes with their hosts on Monday morning. We are grateful to the following families who have opened their homes to our guests: the Crimmins, the Feils, the Jins, the Abdelwahabs, the Avilas, the Singhs, the Jains, the O’Briens, the Hastings, the Pavloviches, the Goldens, the Papaveros, the Rosens, the Reddys, the Lees, the Kasparians, the Greenfields, the Hahamis, the Ostads, the Barrocas, the Silvermans, the Wus and the Ingardias. Faculty members hosting the teachers include: Joan Anderson, Rebecca Castilla and Isabel Simoes. Special thanks to Isabel Simoes and Angel Rivero for coordinating this wonderful experience. New Faces in Our Neighborhood As I’ve mentioned before, I’d like to introduce you to our new faculty members. Please join me in welcoming them to our district. At our September 1 staff convocation, our administrators introduced our new members to all the District Staff. Stephen Kimmel, Principal of Willets Road School shared the following comments regarding the following new staff members at Willets Road. DJ Paulson, Science Teacher Mr. Paulson joins the Willets Road staff as a leave replacement in both Willets Road and Wheatley where he will be teaching 7th grade science and high school biology. He joins our staff from the Beacon High School where he taught living environment, forensics, marine biology and a physics lab. He was also the high school track coach along with being a class advisor. He received his Masters of Science in Instructional Technology at SUNY Old Westbury and his B.S. in Biology Education from Marist College. Mr. Paulson is an Eagle Scout and a lifeguard at Jones Beach. We welcome Mr. Paulson to Willets Road and Wheatley! Katerina Skiadas, Fifth Grade Teacher Ms. Skiadas, a Wheatley graduate, began her teaching career in East Williston as a substi-

tute teacher in 2013. She joins the Willets Road staff as a fifth grade teacher after her time as a teacher assistant and math support teacher in the district. She received her Masters of Science in Instructional Technology (pre-K -12) and her Bachelors of Science in Childhood Education in Mathematics (Grades 1-6) from New York Institute of Technology. Welcome Ms. Skiadas back to Willets Road.

to all New York State students in grades 4-12. For their documentary, Nikki, Alana, Gabriella and Cindy used the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory archive, the Historical Collections at the Claude Moore Health Science Library as well as extensive documents and research from a variety of primary and secondary sources. Congratulations to Nikki, Alana, Gabriella and Cindy and adVirtual Backpack Flyer Up- visors Wheatley librarian Jo Beth Roberts and Wheatley Social Studdate Just a reminder: Please check ies teacher Andrew Ardito. the VB periodically for the latest postings. (On the district homep- Wheatley Is Named age, www.ewsdonline.org > scroll School of Distinction Wheatley has recently been down left side vertical navigation bar to Virtual Backpack > click on informed that the New York State Public High School Athletic AssoVB.) The following is a listing of ciation (NYSPHSAA) has named the new flyers posted on the VB The Wheatley School as a 2014-15 School of Distinction as a result of this week: • North Side PTO Family Bin- each of its varsity athletic teams being named a Scholar Athlete go Night flyer • Willets Road PTO Hallow- team. As Executive Director of een Activity Night flyer • Willets Road Book Fair flyer NYSPHSAA Nina Van Erk said, “The combination of academic – schedule, etc. • Invitation to Wheatley Na- and athletic success is the mark tional Honor Society Student Art of a well-rounded interscholastic athletic program.” Tom FitzpatFundraiser flyer rick, Director of Physical EducaCongratulations and Com- tion, Athletics, Health and Medical Services will accept this award on mendations behalf of Wheatley at an Athletic Siemens Semifinalist Congratulations to Wheatley Council meeting in December. senior Andrew Zuckerman who Congratulations to our student was notified today that he was athletes, faculty, staff and Mr. Fitznamed a Siemens Competition patrick. semifinalist. Andrew’s research, Semi-Automatic Segmentation Alexis Blondrage at and Automatic Classification of Intel Conference This weekend, Wheatley SciBreast Lesions in Low-Resolution Ultrasound Images, took place at ence Research Coordinator Mary the Garcia Research Program at Alexis Blondrage will be attendStony Brook University under the ing the Society for Science and the supervision of Dr. Allen Tannen- Public Conference in Washington, baum. This research addresses D.C. The purpose of this conferthe question, “Is there a way to ence is to bring together science increase the accuracy of the diag- research teachers at all levels of nosis of breast cancer from ultra- experience so they can share best sound images and make the pro- practices, troubleshoot any challenges they face in supporting cess more objective? Congratulations to Andrew on students in independent science research and learn more about the this special honor. Intel Science Talent Search and the Society. New York State Archives Blondrage was one of 100 Honorable Mention Congratulation to Wheatley teachers in the nation to be seseniors Nikki Koch, Alana Osroff, lected to attend this prestigious Gabriella Santoli and Cindy Zhou conference! The conference will be split up on their receiving Certificates of Honorable Mention in the Student in large group sessions and breakResearch Award from the New out sessions. Sessions presented York State Archives for use of ar- will include completing research chived material in their documen- in a high school lab, finding and tary project “Charles Davenport placing students in summer proand the History of Eugenics.” The grams, obtaining pre-approval for research award encourages stu- projects relating to humans and dents to explore the wealth of his- animals, combating plagiarism, torical records found in archives, reaching underserved students libraries, and other community or- and many more. Blondrage will be presenting ganizations throughout New York State and promotes and recogniz- an “Ethics in Research” break-out es excellence in student research. session. Congratulations to BlonThis statewide competition is open drage for this recognition!

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127 from Wheatley earn AP Scholar title One hundred twenty-seven students at The Wheatley School have earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement 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. At Wheatley, 14 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 4 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 qualified 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, Benjamin 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, 54 earned them as juniors and one earned it as a sophomore. 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. Students designated with one asterisk are members of the Class of 2016; students designated with two asterisks are members of the Class of 2017; and students with no asterisk are members of the Class of 2015, Wheatley graduates.

First Children’s Cultural Arts show Nov. 1 The Mineola District Council of PTAs and the Mineola Public Schools will present the 2015-2016 Children’s Cultural Arts Series in the Mineola High School Theatre at 10 Armstrong Road in Garden City Park. The first performance will be “Shrek The Musical” by Plaza Theatrical Productions on Sunday, Nov. 1, 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, 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 $12. Adults and 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 and phone number no later than Oct. 28, 2015 to: District Council Cultural Arts, c/o Debbie Tobar, 12 Croyden Rd., Mineola, N.Y. 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. Please contact Debbie Tobar at 646-270-1598 or debtobar@yahoo.com with any questions.

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Searingtown students enjoy varied activities

Searingtown School students recently participated in several unique and engaging learning opportunities in various subject areas. Throughout the month of September, they learned how to

classify science materials with their VexIQ kits in preparation for the upcoming Project Lead the Way. On Oct. 1, Michael Northrop, creator of the “TombQuest” series and author of the award-

winning book “Plunk,” visited with classes. During his stay, Northrop taught students about ancient Egypt with an informative presentation.

Center St. hosts interactive arts program The Center Street School hosted a compelling, interactive arts-in-education program called “Submerge Storytelling” during the week of Oct. 5. Third- and fourth-graders participated in this unique experience, which prompted them to utilize an assortment of skills and knowledge. Submerge Storytelling transformed a classroom into a setting from an original script. Classes visited this “realm” throughout the week to collaborate on finding clues and solving problems using diverse modalities. As they uncovered facts

about the narrative’s three main characters, Trevor, Billy and Claire, the story began to reveal itself. The realm portrayed Trevor’s room, in which the students discovered various items that led to inferences about the characters’ personalities and interests. The students worked with the program’s CEO and head writer, Corey Levine, who played the role of a CIA agent. Together they solved codes, made observations and drew conclusions that helped the characters resolve specific problems. The realm contained all of

the things that a child might have in his or her bedroom — such as pictures, schoolwork assignments and notebooks, trophies, projects, toys and letters from friends. The students got to know the characters by searching for clues, a process in which they sharpened their critical thinking, reading comprehension and life skills. Over the course of the week, the students learned about making observations and inferences, asking questions, sequencing events and drawing conclusions in ways that will help them with problem-solving.

Mineola schools to hold vote on capital plan The Mineola Union Free Voting will take place at the There will be a Voter RegSchool District will be holding a Jackson Avenue School and the istration Night on Nov. 4, on special district vote on Nov. 10, Meadow Drive School between the second floor of the Jackson 2015. the hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Avenue School, located at 121

Jackson Avenue in Mineola, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.Contact District Clerk Andrea Paggi at 516-2372032 with any questions.

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A day of lessons in bicycle safety B y H arr i s o n M ard e r

A crowd of children braved the chilly temperatures Sunday to participate in the seventh annual Bike Safety Day at Mineola Bicycles. The event was sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of County Seat, Mineola. Children had the opportunity to ride their bicycles through an

eight-station safety skills course which allowed them to practice skills such as turn signals and weaving in and out of cones. Other activities included an obstacle course featuring a bicycle teeter-totter and small ramp, bicycle wheel bowling, a tire toss and a timed race for both adults and children riding a 12-inch bicycle. Prizes were awarded to the winners of the time raced in two

categories, ages ten and under and ages 11 and older. Two new bicycles were also awarded to the winners of the “Best Bike Safety Poster” and the “Best Decorated Bicycle” contest. “I was happy to see so many kids come out,” said Barry Dworkin, manager of Mineola Bicycles. “I believe that they walked away with a deeper understanding of maintaining safety on their bikes.”

The Kiwanis mission statement focuses on the protection of children and the communities of the world. Joel Harris, president of the Kiwanis Club of County Seat, Mineola said the Bike Safety Day helped “accomplish both of those goals in one shot.“ “We are protecting our children by teaching them how to carefully ride bicycles, signal and

wear helmets,” Harris said. “(We are also protecting) the communities that they live in.” The Brain Injury Association attended the event, handing out free helmets to those who needed one. There was also a free pumpkin giveaway, along with pumpkin painting stations. “It looked like the kids had a lot of fun,” Dworkin said.

Mineola Bicycle and the Kiwanis Club of County Seat held the seventh annual Bike Safety Day to help children learn how to stay safe while riding their bicycles. Mayor Scott Strauss (pictured in center photograph, on left) appeared at the event, which featured safety demonstrations and an obstacle course (left photograph).

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Martins, Nicolello sponsoring KidPix State Sen. Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District), Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, and Legislator Rich Nicolello will be sponsoring a free KidPix child ID program in Albertson on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Shelter Rock Library,165 Searingtown Road, Albertson. The KidPix program gives parents a convenient way to keep their children’s important information on a single, wallet sized ID card. The KidPix card includes the child’s name, physical description, contact information and photograph. The child’s fingerprint is also included on the back of the card. In the event that a child goes missing, parents can

give the KidPix card to law enforcement as a helpful tool to help return the child home more quickly. Nassau County children of all ages can participate in the KidPix program. Photos and fingerprints will be processed on-site and families will be able to take their KidPix cards home right from the event. Families will be served on a first come, first served basis. No appointments are required. For more information about the free KidPix photo ID program on October 28th, please call Martins’ office at 516746-5924, Mangano’s office at 516-5713131, or Nicolello’s office at 516-5716209.

Nicolello speaks to Rotary Nassau County Legislator Rich Nicolello recently attended and spoke at a meeting of the Williston Park Rotary at the IHOP restaurant on Willis Avenue. Nicolello spoke and answered questions ranging from the upcoming county budget to assessment. At the end of his presentation, Nicolello thanked the Rotary members for continuing to volunteer and dedicate their services to those in need of help throughout the community.

Clark to take to stars on Astronomy Night Visitors to Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. will have the opportunity to gaze at the stars as part of National Astronomy Night. Along with the Town’s presentation of Spooky Walk on Oct. 24, attendees will also be able to use telescopes provided by Hofstra University’s Astronomy Outreach Program in partnership with the Amateur Observer¹s Society of New York.

The equipment is funded through a NASA astronomy outreach grant to Hofstra University and will allow children to see close-up views of the planets and colorful double stars. There will also be exhibits and handson activities for kids. The fee for Spooky Walk is $5 and includes entry to Astronomy Night. Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson. For more information call 311.

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Zuckerman recognizes garden volunteers North Hempstead Town Councilman Peter Zuckerman visited Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson on Oct. 7 to say farewell to the group of special needs volunteers who helped out with gardening, planting and other tasks to help maintain the 12-acre garden this past summer. Zuckerman presented a certificate of recognition to the volunteers, many of whom came from the Human First Day Habilitation program in Little Neck, AHRC Nassau, Family Residence and Essential Enterprises, Inc., (FREE) and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults in Sands Point. Vincent’s Pizzeria of Albertson was also honored for its donation of a pizza lunch each Wednesday for the volunteers throughout the summer.

Standing, left to right, Parks Commissioner Jill Weber, Brian Kass, Stephanie Colombo, Suzanne Schubert, Councilman Zuckerman, Deputy Parks Commissioner John Darcy; Seated, left to right, Kerry Butler, Angie Moreno, Laura Stoller, and Marci Cuevies

From left, Deputy Parks Commissioner John Darcy, Parks Commissioner Jill Weber, Wally Kupferberg, Councilman Zuckerman, and Kevin Doolin.

Councilman Zuckerman presents a certificate to Silveo Carusone, co-owner of Vincent’s Pizzeria in Albertson for donating pizza for the volunteers.

Councilman Zuckerman presents a certificate of recognition to those volunteers from the Human First Day Habilitation program.

Veterans honored Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth attended the 5th Annual Veterans Recognition and Stand Down event on October 12th, hosted by the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens at their headquarters in Mineola. Supervisor Bosworth spoke about the many services offered by the Town’s Veterans Advisory Committee, and thanked all the vendors on hand for all that they do to help veterans in the Town and throughout Long Island.

From left: Tony Jackson, , John Carroll, , Pat Kearney, and North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth at the 5th Annual Veterans Recognition hosted by the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens.

Great Neck American Legion Post 160 Commander, Louise McCann, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, and Pat Kearney at the 5th Annual Veterans Recognition hosted by the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens.

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(France, Italy, Spain, Portugal) Asia, Australia and so many more places to choose from. Do you have enough green to have a decent lifestyle wherever you do decide to move? Did you save enough in your 401K, Roth Ira, Sepp or Keogh Plan or wherever you squirreled away your money, oh yeah, that great but risky stock market? Real estate investments? Do you or should you cash out some of your equity? Any tax consequences? Lots of ? To ask you, your wife, significant other, accountant and financial planner! Once you have figured out the money and the locations you might consider; you should plan vacations in all the places that you think you might retire to or have as a second home or retreat. Getting away from the snow and frigid temperatures that will soon be upon us on Long Island is what we all are starting to think about right

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now. (and yeah, that snowblower, which you had better tune up right now what about the ice melt and snow shovels you will almost assuredly need! No, better idea, call your snowplow service for that yearly contract that you hate to pay,especially when it doesn’t snow enough!). Don’t worry, according to the “Old Farmers Almanac, (http://

www.almanac.com/weather/ longrange/region/us/2) this winter will be a doozy, supposedly worse than the last two! You may now also want to consider a time share (Last on my list of real estate Investments!), which today, you can purchase a week or two for bupkus, very inexpensive as long as you will enjoy going to that place year in and year out? However, you can do an exchange through RCI, the largest time share company in the world! (http://www. rci.com/) and go anywhere on the Globe; but I advise you to book at least one to two years in advance for the most exotic destinations. Go their site and it will explain all about time shares and exchanges. My advice if you are going to purchase is go with the Major Hotel Chains, like Ritz Carlton, Hilton or the like, because you know they will be around for a few years so you won’t lose your

time share to bankruptcy, like so many have gone down in years past! You may like Vanilla and others like chocolate, butter pecan or pistachio, whatever floats your boat, it’s your choice. Moving out of the states can be a challenging path if you don’t do your homework! After vacationing in those places that you might consider retiring to or buying or renting as a second domicile to retreat to, make sure you know the customs of the area, the dollar exchange rate (is it up, volatile or stable). The Euro has retreated tremendously over the past few years as has the Canadian dollar; so right now, the dollar does extremely well against those currencies and even better against the Mexican peso. Do you speak the language of the country you are moving to? Continued on Page 54

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A&P closes sale on Albertson Waldbaum’s Continued from Page 2 Neal Kaplan, the managing partner of Kabro Associates, a real estate development and management firm that owns the shopping center in which Waldbaum’s is located, said that while no bids have come in during auction periods, there have been private negotiations with potential

buyers. “I have been told that there are a number of people who have interest and I have talked to some of them,” Kaplan said. He said he could not reveal who the potential buyers are. Great Neck Chamber of Commerce president Hooshang Nematzadeh

said that he believes no auction bids have come in because the space of the store, at 40,000 square feet, is too small to interest a major supermarket operator like Stop & Shop but it appeals to smaller supermarket operators like Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods. He added that the $40 per square foot cost of rent

could be deterring potential buyers from submitting a bid. “It is very disappointing to not have a major supermarket in an affluent community like this,” Nematzadeh said. “With the size of this community, it is just amazing.” Bradley Diamond, a member of the Great Neck

Business Circle, said there needs to be more outcry from the local community for a new supermarket. “We should be rallying the troops to get a petition going for a new supermarket,” said Diamond, a real estate broker with Lee & Associates at 107 Northern Blvd. in Great Neck. He added that he

would talk to the Village of Great Neck Plaza Business Improvement District and the chamber of commerce about “spearheading the effort for a new supermarket.” “If we don’t get a market, it will be bad for real estate and really effect our town in a negative way,” Diamond said.

Murray would tackle heroin, corruption as DA But Murray said the Nassau DA’s office has Skelos’ (R-Rockville Cen- been “strangely silent” on tre) indictment on federal public corruption, which corruption charges and re- she thinks raises questions ports of Mangano and his about Singas’ willingness to family accepting vacations investigate and prosecute it. from restaurateur Harendra She said Singas’ failure Singh.

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to take action after the DA’s office “stonewalled” Oyster Bay constable Chris Briggs, who brought investigators documents proving Mangano’s entanglement with Singh, shows she cannot be relied on to investigate cor-

rupt officials. Murray touted her actions to get Mark Bonilla, Hempstead’s former town clerk, removed office following allegations of sexual harassment. “You can’t just take the

kudos of leadership,” she said. “You have to take the burdens of leadership as well.” A Newsday article about Briggs’ whistleblowing says he spoke with three investigators in the DA’s of-

fice in 2013, but did not say Singas was directly connected with the incident. The DA’s office has no record of complaints about gifts Mangano allegedly received, spokesman Brendan Brosh said.

Lalezarian pays $23.5M for Mineola building Lalezarian did not respond to requests for comIn their conversation, ment. Walsh said, Lalezarian also Lalezarian’s residensaid he thinks office space tial developments are in downtown Mineola will among a few new apartbecome more valuable as ment buildings aiming to more apartments open in bring young commuters the area. Continued from Page 4

into Mineola and revitalize the village’s downtown. The company has also proposed an eight-story development for 199 Second St. known as Village Green, which the village board approved in May.

Lalezarian Developers is currently applying for tax breaks on the project from the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency. Another building, Mill Creek Residential’s

Modera Mineola at 140 Old Country Road, opened earlier this year and is about 40 percent full, according to the developer’s estimates. Mill Creek has proposed another devel-

opment for a property currently owned by the Corpus Christi School. Mineola’s Board of Trustees scheduled a public hearing about that project for its Oct. 21 meeting.

Shelter Rock Library Continued from Page 38 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. 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 State Director Brian Shapiro for this free Lobbying for Animals workshop. Learn about the important legislation being considered that would significantly impact animals, and the most effective ways to get involved. For more information, please contact Brian Shapiro at bshapiro@humanesociety.org POPULAR MUSIC of the 1940s with Mel Haber Thursday, Oct. 29 at 1:30 p.m. 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 with video clips and enjoy the singing of Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, The Andrews Sisters, Peggy Lee and others performing these memorable songs.

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. 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. Design your own mini robot using toothbrush tops and mini motors. Registration begins on Tuesday, Oct. 20. 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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Candidates make case at League forum

Richard Nicolello Continued from Page 1 John Niewender, the new building commissioner whom Bosworth appointed last year, has “absolutely internalized our values of the building department being our residents’ advocates and not their adversaries,” Bosworth said. Bosworth also touted her decision to stream Town Board meetings online and move the public comment period to the beginning of each agenda, both of which she said are moves toward greater government transparency. She said she tries to be active in the community and follow up on residents’ concerns as quickly as possible. “Many people will come up to me and say, ‘I see you all over the place,’” Bosworth said. “That’s because I am all over the place.” North Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Both North Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, a Democrat, and his Republican challenger Scott Diamond discussed ways they would help residents should they win the election. Diamond said he wanted to create a pilot program to help residents in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure through working with the Nassau County Bar Association and various attorneys and law students. Although he said he did not have any banks lined up to work with, he said, he would hold forums throughout the town that explain to residents what they can do if they are in danger of losing their home. Berman said the Nassau County Bar Association

Mal Nathan already offers “a lot of legal help” for residents facing foreclosure. He also said the county also has a hardship program that delays the foreclosure process for residents. Berman said he was proud of his accomplishments, especially his public seminars that explain to residents how to file property tax grievances as well as what goes on behind the scenes of the Assessment Review Committee. He said that it was the only seminar he knew of that explains why the residential assessment roll is so uneven and unfair. Diamond said he would also hold public forums should he be elected, but also be available to residents through Facebook and various social media applications. He also said he would reduce his salary 20 percent should he be elected. Nassau County Legislature, Ninth District While Democrat Mal Nathan criticized the county for mismanaging its finances and burdening residents with high taxes, incumbent Republican Richard Nicolello touted his colleagues’ record since taking control of the Legislature. The current Republican majority came into power with a larger budget deficit than the Democrats faced in 2000, Nicolello said. Rather than raising property taxes, which he said was the Democrats’ plan, Nicolello and the Republicans have cut spending and formed “public-private partnerships” that he said save tens of millions of dollars annually. Nathan disagreed, say-

ing current property tax rates are “untenable” and that Republican County Executive Edward Mangano’s proposed budget is “chock full of contrived items.” He also criticized the county’s property tax grievance system, which costs the county about $80 million in refunds each year, calling it a “charade” residents must undergo for a fair tax rate. Nathan, North Hempstead’s chief bay constable, said he would thoroughly examine the county’s system for assessing property values in order to ensure residents’ tax bills show the right amount. As he did in a sit-down interview with Blank Slate Media, Nicolello promoted the Legislature’s solution to the refund problem for commercial property taxes — a requirement that business owners provide income and expense reports with their grievance up front, paired with the creation of an “escrow” account separate from the county’s budget out of which refunds will be paid. The measures, which were passed this year and will take hold in 2017, put the Legislature “on the cusp of solving something that nobody’s been able to do for generations,” said Nicolello, an attorney from New Hyde Park. But Nathan said he thinks it is “illogical” to hold commercial refunds in a separate account when many small businesses need the money. The Ninth Legislative District includes Plandome, Plandome Manor, Plandome Heights, Munsey Park, Roslyn Estates, Albertson, Williston Park, East Williston, Mineola, Garden City Park and New Hyde Park.

Charles Berman Nassau County Legislature, 10th District Both Democratic candidate Ellen Birnbaum and Green Party candidate Cassandra Lems said county contracts need have stronger oversight to help balance the county’s budget. Under current policy, the county Legislature is not required to vote for approval on checks under $25,000. “We really need to examine where money in the county is going and there needs to be a more transparent process for contracts given out in our county. Too many of them are pay to play,” Birnbaum said. “There is not enough oversight, there is not enough public disclosure of the contracting process. I would like to create a system where there are different directors and internal auditors to make sure funds are being used properly.” She added that she was not in favor of raising taxes. Lems said the county’s political system allows for the misuse of funds. “The system as it stands now leads too easily to corruption, cronyism, and favoritism, especially with the awarding of county contracts,” she said. Lems also said the county should get rid of the current property assessment tax and replace it with a county income tax. She added that the county should institute a real estate tax for residential and commercial real estate valued over $1 million, as well as collect taxes on medical marijuana sales. Lems said she believes that the county’s political system is in need of someone other than a Republican

or a Democrat because there was “not enough effort to find common ground for innovative solutions.” As a Green Party candidate, she said, she would oppose the privatization of public utilities and services such as transportation, drinking water and sewage. Since coming into office in January 2014, Birnbaum said she sponsored “nine pieces of legislation which have brought community revitalization project funds for items such as LED lights, trees, new road signs, portable radios for fire departments, and new paved areas.” She also said she would fight against wasteful spending should she win the election. Lisa Benjamin, the Republican candidate for the seat, did not participate in the forum. The 10th Legislative District includes Great Neck, Herricks, North Hills, North New Hyde Park and Searingtown/Albertson. North Hempstead Town Board, Second District Democrat Peter Zuckerman, who was appointed to the board in 2014, said he and the town administration have made progress in strengthening North Hempstead’s finances, which he said is the most important issue. He noted several times that the board has cut $600,000 from the town’s budget and reduced its debt by $30 million over the past two years. Zuckerman also said the town was set to approve its annual budget before Election Day for the second straight year, which he said

is “unheard of.” Republican Henry Golis, who worked in the town’s public works department for 35 years, said the town could save more money by returning some of its maintenance and paving work to its own purview. Outside contractors, he said, are charging more for vehicle maintenance while $1 million worth of townowned paving equipment goes unused. Golis also said he has heard that day laborers who look for work outside the Benjamin Moore paint store at 35 Mineola Ave. in Roslyn Heights cause problems in the area by urinating in bushes and walking in the street. He proposed setting up a place in the Roslyn Community Center on Lincoln Avenue where day laborers and employers could meet. Zuckerman said he would look into the problem although it was not in his district, which includes Greenvale, Roslyn Harbor, East Hills, Roslyn Heights, Albertson, East Williston, Searingtown, Herricks and Manhasset Hills. But the town’s district map shows the paint store, located at 35 Mineola Ave., is actually within the boundaries of Zuckerman’s second district. In another proposal to increase town revenue, Golis said the town could expand its recycling program by accepting electronics, adding that the town does not collect all of its recycling profits. But Zuckerman said the town does in fact collect 100 percent of the proceeds from recycling.

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Adam Skelos, Dean Skelos’ son, had manipulated the Nassau officials to secure an unsolicited multimillion-dollar contract for AbTech Industries, an Arizonabased environmental technology firm that employed him as a lobbyist. That letter was also on view Friday. In a statement, Gonsalves called the hearing “no more than a Democrat political rally,” adding that the Minority Caucus’ should be investigated for holding it on county property.

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▼ LEGALS File No. 2011-363804/A ACCOUNTING CITATION SURROGATE’S COURT— NASSAU COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent To Surety Bonding Company Of America Helen Schneider Larry Schneider Iris Cohen Brenda Cohen-Perez NYS Attorney General any and all unknown distributees, heirs-at-law and next-ofkin of MARVIN SCHNEIDER deceased, if living, whose names, whereabouts, and addresses are unKnown to petitioner herein, and, if dead, having survived the decedent, the1r distributes, heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, executors, administrators, successors in interest and assigns, whose names, whereabouts and addresses are unknown to the petitioner herein, and any other person who might have an interest in the estate of MARVIN SCHNEIDER, deceased, as distributees or otherwise, all of whose names, whereabouts and addresses are unknown to petitioner herein, and cannot, after diligent inquiry, be ascertained by the petitioner. A petition and an account having been duly filed by ANNE COHEN, whose address is c/o Smith Freed & Eberhard, 111 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, 262 Old Country Road at Mineola, New York, on December 16, 2015 at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why the account of ANNE COHEN a summary of which has been served herewith, as administrator of the estate of MARVIN SCHNEIDER should not be judicially settled. And that the administrator be discharged and lending company be discharged. Dated, Attested and Sealed, October 15, 2015 (Seal) HON. EDWARD W McCARTY, III SURROGATE s/ Michael J. Murphy Michael J. Murphy, Chief Clerk Presented By Tel No 503-227-2424 (Note: This citation is served upon your as required by law. You are not required to appear, however, if you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney. WT 142368

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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 SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU SONYMA, Plaintiff, against Michael L. Palumbo, Eileen A. Palumbo, Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 10/22/2014 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on 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

NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING Mineola Union Free School District Nassau County, New York The Board of Education of the Mineola Union Free School District, Nassau County, New

York, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of said School District will be held at the Jackson Avenue Elementary School, 300 Jackson Avenue, Mineola, New York and at the Meadow Drive School at 25 Meadow Drive, Albertson, New York on the 10th day of November, 2015 at 6:00 a.m. Prevailing Time, for the purposes of voting by voting machines and/or paper ballot upon the proposition hereinafter set forth. Polls for the purpose of voting will be kept open between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Prevailing Time. PROPOSITION Shall the following Resolution be adopted, to wit: RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Mineola Union Free School District is authorized to withdraw up to $7,000,000 from the District’s Capital Reserve Fund to pay for the cost of capital projects at the Hampton Street School, including construction of a new synthetic turf field, installation of field lighting and concession stand, a new cafeteria addition, a new classroom addition, and new bus loop with parking; and at the Mineola High School, including construction of a Synthetic Turf Regulation Field, replacement of the Running Track, construction of a new technology lab, and construction of additional storage space. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the office of the School District Clerk. Any such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the date of the aforesaid Special District Meeting if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before such Special District Meeting if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued shall be available for public inspection in the office of the School District Clerk not less than five (5) days prior to the date of the Special District Meeting (excluding Saturdays and Sundays) during regular office hours until the date of the aforesaid Special District Meeting. In addition, such list shall also be posted conspicuously at the places of voting during the hours of such Special District Meeting. Dated: Mineola, New York September 17, 2015 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE MINEOLA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK By: Andrea Paggi School District Clerk WT 142200 4x 9/25, 10/09, 10/23, 11/06, 2015 #142200

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Changes coming to stretch of Roslyn Rd. Continued from Page 1 The changes are intended to improve traffic safety on a stretch of road that has seen a number of accidents including the death of two Mineola teenagers. Jacobs said the changes would condense Roslyn Road from I.U. Willets Road to the Long Island Expressway Service Road from four lanes to two, Jacobs said. The cutoff for Locust Lane would also be eliminated. Jacobs said drivers would have the ability to “stack up” and make a normal right turn with the help of a traffic a light, said Jacobs, whose 16th District includes parts of the Roslyn Heights. “You’re going to see a traffic light at Roslyn Road and Locust Lane,” Jacobs said. “You’re going to see normal turning. You’re going to see two lanes, one in each direction, hopefully going the speed limit, and hopefully curing the problem.” “[This] is a traffic calming measure that works,” Jacobs said. “It’s not going to be a free for all anymore.” The Department of Public Works will present the study to the Rules Committee, Jacobs said. Prior to issuing a Request for Proposal for an in depth study, the Department of Public Works said they came up with the concept to reduce the amount of lanes from one to two in each direction. “The concept is based on preliminary data collected along the roadway and at the intersections along Roslyn Road and represents what we think can be accomplished,” said Mary Studdert, spokesperson for the Department of Public Works. “We now need to progress the concept through a more robust study of the traffic patterns, and develop an engineering quality plan for the improvements that can be accomplished and that will be identified in the report.” Studdert, said the concept “is based on preliminary data collected along the roadway and at the intersections along Roslyn Road and represents what we think can be accomplished.” “We now need to progress the concept through a more robust study of the traffic patterns, and develop an engineering quality plan for the improvements that can

A makeshift memorial for Mineola teenagers Steven Clancy and Javier Gonzalez at the intersection of Roslyn Road and Locust Lane in Roslyn Heights following their fatal car crash in 2014. be accomplished and that will be identified in the report,” she said. The changes will go into effect if they are approved by the Rules Committee, Jacobs said. They do not require a vote of the Legislature. Jacobs, who initiated the study along with Town Councilman Peter Zuckerman, whose second district covers Roslyn Heights, said she looks forward to seeing the study brought up at the meeting. “I am very pleased with public works,” Jacobs said. “I am very pleased with the administration.” At this point, Jacobs said she thinks the work for the improvement will begin in spring. Describing the portion of Roslyn Road as “a speedway,” Jacobs said she was unsure how these changes were not made earlier. In March 2014, Mineola teenagers Steven Clancy and Javier Gonzalez, both 19, were killed when they drove through the fence and into the backyard of the home of Dr. Ronald Rosen, 66 Oak Lane in Roslyn Heights. The teenagers hit a tree and were killed as they were ejected from their 2004 Volkswagen Jetta, Jacobs said. Jacobs said that she and a number of officials from the Department of Public Works, the Town of North Hempstead and Zukerman’s office were all at the site of the accident the day before it happened. “I couldn’t believe it,” Jacobs said.“The day before those two young men were killed we were there. We were numb.” Less than a month later, in April 2014, 43-year-old Facundo R. Ponce died when

he lost control of his 2006 Dodge Dakota pickup truck and crashed into a charter bus near the corner of Roslyn Road and Heathcote Drive. The accident injured the bus driver and a passenger. In mid October 2013, a motorist who was allegedly inebriated crashed through side fence of Rosen’s home and totaled a car parked in the driveway. Later that month a 98-year-old was killed along Roslyn Road near Powerhouse Road after his car collided with a garbage truck. In mid November, a car allegedly drag-racing down Roslyn Road crashed into fortifying boulders that had been put up along Locust Lane. All of those incidents caused resulted in efforts to control the traffic on Roslyn Road, Jacobs said. “We’ve done a lot up till now,” she said. “First of all, we lowered the speed limit from 40 MPH to 30 MPH. We needed the town’s cooperation because speed limits are controlled by the town. We all worked together and we got that down to 30 MPH.” Jacobs also had two arms put up over the road, advising motorists of both the speed limit as well as the speed at which they are traveling. Jacobs said Roslyn Road has “monopolized her” over the past two years, and that it “always has been a concern.” “Whatever happens, I’ll be very happy for the Rosen’s, as well as other people who might be killed in the future,” Jacobs said. “There is obviously something about that configuration, the way it curves, that creates the problem.”

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Sports

LIU Post football cruises by Pace, 30-7 B y T h o mas S cav e tta On Saturday, Oct. 17, the LIU Post football team (52) rushed for 261 yards as they beat up on Pace University (1-6) 30-7, in a Northeast-10 tilt at Pace Stadium in Pleasantville, N.Y. Junior running back David White and freshman running back Malik Pierre both had field days, combining for 227 total rushing yards. Pierre finished with 22 carries for 108 yards and a touchdown, while White paved the way, rushing 18 times for 119 yards. As a team, the Pioneers have now racked up over 200 rushing yards in four games this season. LIU jumped right out of the gate as junior quarterback Jeff Kidd rifled a 36-yard pass from midfield, which was hauled in by junior wide receiver Shane Hubbard to

set up shop inside the red-zone. Kidd scored on a fouryard keeper three plays later to put the Pioneers up 7-0. Kidd and Hubbard were a fierce duo once again as the Oregon native connected with his top receiver for a 16-yard touchdown late in the first half, giving the Pioneers a 16-7 cushion heading into halftime. In the latter stanza, LIU Post continued to dominate and distance themselves from the Setters as they tacked on two more touchdowns, which put the game to bed. Kidd completed 12-of-27 passes for 209 yards, throwing two touchdowns and two interceptions. Hubbard and sophomore wide out James Higgins were on the receiving end of the two scores. Senior h-back Tyler Heuer led all receivers with 107 yards on five receptions. Junior linebacker Nate Feliz had a solid performance, filling in for senior linebacker Brandon Cheney, leading

the Pioneers with nine tackles. Junior linebacker Wayne Harris also looked sharp, making seven stops. The Pioneers limited Setters’ freshman quarterback Dean Anerella to just 7-of-18 for 82 yards and one touchdown, sacking him three times. The Pioneers currently sit in second place in the NE-10 standings, just one game behind Assumption College. Head LIU Post football coach Bryan Collins and his squad look to keep the momentum and win their third straight when they travel to West Haven, Conn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, as they square off against the University of New Haven in an NE-10 battle. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www. liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

No Mercy: Pioneers dominant in 6-1 win B y M i cha e l Ot e r o Men’s Soccer Led by a charge in the second half which featured four goals, the Pioneers cruised to a 6-1 victory over Mercy College on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the LIU Post Soccer Park in Brookville, N.Y. The Pioneers scored the game’s first goal, courtesy of senior forward Per Forgaard, who used his head to beat the keeper. That was the first of his two goals for the afternoon. Later, in the 29th minute, graduate back Seb Baxter doubled the Pioneer lead with a diving header. Goals in the second half by Forgaard, sophomore midfielder Harry Pearse, and senior forwards Matias Ruiz and Alfred Lindberg rounded out the scoring for the day, giving the Pioneers the dominating 6-1 victory. The LIU Post men’s soccer team is back in action on Friday, Oct. 23, when they host Roberts Wesleyan College in an ECC showdown. Kickoff is set for noon. Field Hockey Freshman forward Emily Miller’s lone goal of the day was enough for the Pioneers to upend Saint Michael’s College, which was visiting LIU Post on Saturday, Oct. 17. The goal came in the 10th minute off of a rebound from junior midfielder Steph Mocerino. Even though they only had one tally, the Pioneers got 12 of their 16 shots on goal. Junior goal keepers Ericka Parks and Savanah Cummings each played

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a half for the Pioneers, and each held their own, shutting out Saint Michael’s. The win was the third straight for the ladies. The Pioneers return to the field on Wednesday, October 21, when the host Pace University. Game time is set for 4 p.m. Women’s Soccer Thursday, Oct. 15, was a career day for senior forward Susanne Vistnes, who broke LIU Post’s program record for career points. The Pioneers welcomed Philadelphia University to the LIU Post Soccer Park, and Vistnes wasted no time getting the scoring started. She received a pass from sophomore midfielder Klara

Berggren and she notched her 13th goal of the season and, in the process, broke the LIU Post record for most points in a collegiate career. Later in the second half, Vistnes provided the assist on a goal from freshman forward Hillevi Eklow. Another late Pioneer goal gave LIU the commanding 3-0 win. A few days later, on Saturday, October 17, the Pioneers were back in action against Mercy College. Although they didn’t score three times like on Thursday, they did notch the first goal, and that was enough for the victory. Freshman forward Andrea Huntzinger teamed up with Berggren and after a few passes,

Huntzinger found the back of the net. The Pioneers return to the pitch on Friday, Oct. 23, when they host Roberts Wesleyan College. Start time is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at LIU Post. Women’s Tennis The singles flight carried the ladies on Friday, Oct. 16, as they won four of their six matches and claimed a 6-3 victory over Roberts Wesleyan College. With the win, the Pioneers earned a spot in the East Coast Conference Championship for the third straight year. Freshman Shanice Arthur and seniors Didi Fatchikova and Lucie Chrastecka all won in straight sets in singles play to give the Pioneers a big advantage. After holding their own in doubles and claiming the victory, the Pioneers looked to do some damage against Daemen College one day later. In that matchup, the Pioneers were unstoppable, dominating their opponents and winning by a score of 9-0. It was the second shutout for the Pioneers this season and the second in their last three matches. They are certainly on the right path heading in the ECC Tournament. They have secured the no. four seed going into the tournament. Women’s Volleyball Three sets were all the ladies needed to defeat Mercy College on Thursday, Oct. 15. The ladies opened up the match with a commanding and convincing first set victory by a clip of 25-11. It seemed as though the Pioneers would roll over Mercy, but the

second set included some bumps in the road, but a big opportunity as well. The back and forth set eventually saw the score evened up at 19, but the Pioneers went on a 5-1 spurt and eventually claimed the set. The third set, much like the second set, saw Mercy battle to stay in the match, but in the end, the Pioneers finished with seven unanswered points and claimed the victory. It was a team effort as eight players totaled kills, led by junior middle hitter Taryn McCullouch and senior setter Monica Amador, who had nine apiece. After a game that was all LIU Post, the Pioneers got a taste of their own medicine on Saturday, Oct. 17, when they played Queens College in their house. They fell victim to the ladies from Queens, 3-1. After dropping the first set, the Pioneers snatched the second set by a score of 25-23, led by freshman setter Giulia Genna, who had three kills. The tightly contested third and fourth sets, which were won by Queens College, were decided by a combined five points. The Pioneers serve up their next match against Molloy College on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Pratt Recreation Center in Brookville. 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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Sharks swim to win on Columbus Day The 11U Merillon Sharks captured the crown of their Columbus Day Tournament, winning three out of four games on their way to the championship. Sharks 2 Bulldogs 1: The championship game was played on a beautiful day to a capacity crowd at Merillon field. The crowd witnessed a great all around team effort with many great plays in the field. The Island Trees Bulldogs proved to be a worthy opponent and held the mighty Sharks offense to just two runs. Two runs would be all the Sharks would need on this day. Ryan Wasserman pitched the Sharks to a 2-1 victory over the Island Trees Bulldogs on Monday at Merillon with a strong game at the plate and on the hill. The Island Trees Bulldogs managed just two hits off of Wasserman, who allowed one earned run, walked one and struck out five during his six innings of work. Wasserman also went 1-1 and scored one run. The Sharks would not relinquish the lead as the Island Trees Bulldogs were unable to weather a two-run second inning deficit.

The 11U Merillon Sharks Ryan W. scored the Sharks first run on an RBI single by Kenny Hirschfeld. Ryan O. scored the second run of the game on a RBI single by James Prado. The Bulldogs managed to get a runner on

with one out after an error but he was quickly erased by catcher Matty Heimowitz who threw him out stealing. Sharks 1 Knights 0: On Saturday Jimmy Weedon pitched a

Knights managed just three hits while Weedonstruck out five. Ryan Wasserman singled to lead off the bottom of the seventh and then stole second base on a pitch out. Kenny Hirschfeld then promptly smacked a clean single in the gap to give the Sharks the walk off victory. The Sharks defense was flawless while committing no errors in 7 innings. Sharks 14 Rays 2: The Merillon Sharks beat the NYC Rays 14-2 in four innings on Sunday at Merillon after a 10-run explosion in the fourth inning. The Sharks scored runs in the fourth on a two, two-run singles by Chris Naronis, a two-run single by Luke Notine, an RBI single by Kenny Hirschfeld, a two-run single by Anthony Agerenza, an RBI single by Weedon. Hirschfeld racked up four RBIs on three hits for the Sharks including a two run home run. complete game shutout on the Ryan Kunak was 2-2 with two way to 1-0 win in seven innings. runs scored. The Sharks team completed one Robbie Williams pitched a spectacular play after another great game, allowing only three without allowing a run with hits and one walk while striking Weedon was on the hill. The out four Rays.

Cosmos’ Raúl to retire at end of season

New York Cosmos forward, Raúl announced this weel that he will be retiring from playing soccer at the end of the NASL season (November). “When I signed for the New York Cosmos in December, I said I would evaluate how I felt towards the end of the year and assess whether I would continue to

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Raúl in action for the New York Cosmos.

play,” “ Raúl said. “My decision is to retire from playing at the end of this season. I am fully focused on finishing the season strong and helping the New York Cosmos win the NASL Championship. “In the coming months I will decide the next step in my career,” he continued. “Playing soccer has been part of my life for so long and the decision to retire is not an easy one but I believe it is the right time. “I’m thankful to everyone who has supported me throughout my career and I look forward to playing my final games with the New York Cosmos over the coming weeks.” New York Cosmos head coach, Giovanni Savarese had nothing but praise for the veteran. “Raúl is one of the world’s most iconic players. I knew when we signed him what he would bring on pitch but his knowledge, passion, professionalism and commitment has exceeded my expectations,” Savarese said. “In less than a year, Raúl has become a big part of the team and he will always remain part of the Cosmos family.” Raúl built a legendary career at the

famed Spanish club Real Madrid – begin- team’s all-time leading goal scorer and ning his professional career with the team moved to German club FC Schalke 04. At in 1994 and remaining with Los Blancos Schalke, Raúl scored 40 goals in 98 total for 16 years, leading the club to six La matches, leading the Bundesliga outfit to Liga titles, four Spanish Super Cups, and the Champions League semifinal in 2011, before departing for Al-Sadd Sports Club three UEFA Champions League titles. CHERRY - 1-8 Page GENERAL 08-28-15_Layout 1 8/25/15 12:04 PM Page 1 He left Real Madrid in 2010 as the in 2012.

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