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Singas beats Murray for DA Dem rides experience as prosecutor to 58%-42% landslide victory over GOP challenger “When you’re in a tight race, you see who your friends are, and Democratic Acting District At- my goodness, I never knew I had so torney Madeline Singas won a full many friends,” she said. Singas, a Manhasset resident, term in office Tuesday night, winning nearly 58 percent of the vote took the $174,000-a-year job at the (113,110 votes) to Republican Kate helm of the DA’s office in January, after her Democratic predecessor and Murray’s 42 percent (82,028 votes). “This victory transcends Repub- current U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice (Dlican or Democrat,” Singas said at a Garden City) took office in Congress. A graduate of Fordham Unigathering of Democrats in Garden versity’s law school, City. “This victory she started her prosmeans the voters put See more ecutorial career at aside their partisan isthe Queens DA’s office election coverage sues. The voters overin 1991 and eventuwhelmingly said we’re pAgES 24, 25 and 26 ally led its Domestic going to put our comViolence Bureau. In munity first.” 2006, Rice tapped her to run NasSingas beat former Hempstead Town Supervisor Murray by a 15-per- sau’s newly created Special Victims cent margin despite a Newsday/ Bureau. She was there until 2011, News 12/Siena College poll showing when Rice chose her as her chief asthe race nearly tied going into elec- sistant. Murray was elected Hempstead’s tion day. Town Supervisor in 2003, the first Speaking to fellow Republicans in Westbury, Murray said she had woman to ever hold the office, after “never been prouder” of any cam- serving two years as Town Clerk. Continued on Page 24 paign she had run.

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Democratic Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas gives her victory speech Tuesday night at a party gathering in Garden City. She defeated Republican Kate Murray in the district attorney race by a 15-point margin.

Incumbents win in town, county races By J o e n i K i c , n o a H en seats to avoid a Republican su- cumbent Republican town council- jamin and Green Party candidate supervisor against Republican permajority and all five incumbents man, escaped with a victory of 232 Cassandra Lems, receiving 5,300 of candidate Anthony Bulzomi, who MansKar, and H a r r i s o n M a r d e r in the Town of North Hempstead votes, out of 6,525 cast, defeating the votes to Benjamin’s 3,014 and received 32 percent of the votes —

won re-election on Tuesday — in- Democratic political newcomer Emily Beys 3,378 to 3,146. Democrats in the Nassau Coun- cluding four Democrats. Nassau County Legislator ElDino DeGeorgio, the lone inty Legislature maintained their sevlen Birnbaum, who had been stripped of her position in the Democratic caucus for racially charged comments she made in 2014— easily bested Republican challenger Lisa Ben-

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Town of North Hempstead North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth led the town Democrats, receiving nearly 68 percent of votes to win re-election as the Town of North Hempstead’s

20,122 to 9,587. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve as supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead for another two years. Fiscal responsibility, open and transparent government, environmental protection, and responsiveness to our residents Continued on Page 26

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Money coach gives frank advice Ken Weber to speak at Temple Tikvah B Y NOA H M ANS K AR

Nassau County’s public works department plans to narrow a particularly treacherous stretch of Roslyn Road from two lanes to one, a proposal that is drawing concerns from area residents, including two synagogues and the East Williston school district.

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Temples, school district concerned about 2-lane proposal By H a r r i s on Marder Officials from Temple Sinai and Temple Beth Sholom joined the East Williston Board of Education last week in expressing concern about to the proposed changes to traffic patterns on Roslyn Road — including the narrowing of the roadway from four lanes to two from the south service road of the Long Island Expressway to south of I.U. Willets Road. “It doesn’t seem to me that the traffic pattern will ever allow that part of the road to be narrowed,” said Jonathan Cheris, president of Temple Sinai Roslyn. “You could never have two lanes based upon the volume of traffic.” Cheris, a resident of the Village of East Hills, said that while he has not received enough information about all the changes, Temple Sinai is opposed to narrowing Roslyn Road.

“We haven’t seen any studies or specifics,” he said. “We are against any changes until we are engaged. I’m deeply concerned that there would be this proposal out there without engaging [the Temple.] How dare there be something out there without engaging us. I have a big problem with that.” Michael Koblenz, a Temple Sinai Board member who is also the Mayor of the Village of East Hills, said he agreed with Cheris’ opposition to the changes. “We know that they want to narrow the road and create traffic jams,” Koblenz said. “Especially during rush hours when the temple has Hebrew School.” Pearl Halegua, resident of Temple Beth Sholom, said that if Roslyn Road is narrowed to one lane, turning in and out of Temple Beth Sholom “will [take] twice as long.” “During rush hour Roslyn Road is pretty insane to begin with,” Halegua said. “Whatever

(traffic) was taking up two lanes is going to take up one lane. Making (Roslyn Road) one lane is going to cause quite a lot of congestion.” Halegua said she is also concerned when people slow down to enter the temple during Hebrew school drop off. “(Having) one lane will take longer (for those cars) to funnel in,” Halegua said. Both Temple Sinai and Temple Beth Shalom are located along the stretch of Roslyn Road that would be narrowed as a result of the proposed changes. Nassau County Legislator Judy Jacobs said last week that the county Department of Public Works planned to present a plan to the county Legislature’s Rules Committee on Nov. 16 that calls for the reduction of lanes on Roslyn Road, the elimination of a cutoff onto Locust Lane and the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Roslyn Road Continued on Page 59

Ken Weber’s name has a wide reach. The Great Neck resident gives investment advice to clients all over the country, from teachers to doctors to multimillionaires, through his Lake Success-based firm, Weber Asset Management. And his recent book, “Dear Investor, What the HELL Are You Doing?” is exposing his investment tips to many others. Now, he’s bringing those tips to New Hyde Park’s Temple Tikvah — of which he was a founding member — in a Nov. 7 “Lunch and Learn” talk. “We have retired people and we have working people. We have poor people and we have wealthy people who are members of the congregation,” said Weber, who was Temple Tikvah’s vice president in 2012 and still sits on its board of trustees. “Obviously my book and my talk will be appropriate for any of them.” Weber was interested in investing at an early age — he started following the stock market when he was 12 years old, he said. He grew up in Queens and was a member of Temple Israel in Jamaica before it merged with New Hyde Park’s Temple Emanuel to form Temple Tikvah in 2008. Most Lunch & Learn speakers Ken Weber are Temple Tikvah congregants who can speak on their area of expertise, said Meryl Root, a temple member who organizes the series. “He’s a very personable guy,” Root said of Weber. “He’s not going to steer us in the wrong direction.”

Published in January, Weber’s book details major mistakes that he’s seen investors make, often without realizing them, in his work as an investment adviser. For example, he writes, many prioritize short-term investments hoping to make a lot of money quickly. Others put all their funds into a few investments, failing to create a diverse portfolio. Many of these mistakes, whether conscious or unconscious, are based in emotions, Weber said. “The two big ones are fear and greed,” he said. “Unless you have a solid understanding of how markets work, you’re either going get greedy at the wrong time or fearful at the wrong time.” During talks like the one he’ll give Saturday, Weber said, he can see people in the audience have an “‘Aha’ moment’ when realize they’ve made the mistakes he describes. Weber said he hopes the talk will attract more area residents to his advising firm, which has only a handful of local clients. But overall, he said, he wants to help people make smarter moves with their money. “I don’t make my living selling books, but I know I will help people when they read the book,” Weber said. Weber’s “Lunch & Learn” talk starts at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Temple Tikvah, located at 3315 Hillside Ave. in New Hyde Park. Admission is $5 for temple members and $10 for non-members. Reserve a seat by sending an email to lifelonglearning@ templetikvah.org.

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Martins questions gov’s wage plan Tells Great Neck officials not enough thought given to impact of $15 an hour minimum By J oe N i k i c

State Sen. Jack Martins (RMineola) said last Thursday people who oppose a minimum wage of $15 will always be looked at like they “hate poor people,” but the discussion needs to go further than just the economic status of workers. “When the price of gallon of milk goes from $4 to $8 because you have to pay $15 to the store clerk who stands behind the counter, someone’s gotta pay that,” Martins said. “These are the discussions we’ve got to have.” Speaking at a Great Neck Village Officials Association meeting, Martins said not enough thought has been put into the impact of a $15 minimum wage on businesses. “What if you knew it was going to force people out of business? What if you knew that not-for-profits in the community, who don’t have the ability of increasing their prices, who provide services for the disabled or provide services for senior citizens are going to close shop and no longer be able to provide

those services? How do you feel then?” Martins will lead a series of state Senate hearings in Albany about Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to raise the state minimum wage to $15 per hour. In the hearings, which will probably run from mid-November to the first week of December, the Senate’s labor committee will assess the potential impacts of the wage hike, Martins said. While the witness list has not been finalized, Martins said, the committee will most likely hear from businesses, economists, labor leaders and representatives from non-profit organizations. As chair of the committee, he will moderate the discussions and question the witnesses. Martins said that a recent study conducted by the state showed that 70 percent of people were in favor of raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. The Service Employees International Union spent $30 million to promote a $15 minimum PHOTO BY JOE NIKIC wage, Martins said, but there were no analytics involved in de- State Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola, far left) at a meeting sponsored by the Great Neck Village Officials Association. At the meeting, he raised questions about Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s call for a $15 statewide termining that number. Continued on Page 58 minimum wage. Martins will lead a series of hearings on the issue starting later this month.

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Republicans keep hold in Hempstead

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Newly elected Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony Santino greets Republican supporters at a GOP election night party in Westbury on Tuesday. He beat Democrat Rita Kestenbaum by a nearly 20-percent margin to win the supervisor seat, which Republicans have held in Hempstead since 1905. that’s responsive to every resident in the town, not just the politically connected, is resonating,” she said. Santino was the senior member of the Hempstead Town Board, representing the Fourth District of Bay Park, East Rockaway, Hewlett, Hewlett Harbor,

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ning a losing race for the 19th District seat on the county Legislature against Republican Steven Rhoads. The seat became vacant after Democrat David Denenberg plead guilty to federal mail fraud. She served on the Town Board for two years after an upset victory in 1999. Santino’s salary as supervisor will be $160,000. Republican Nasrin Ahmad held onto her position as Town Clerk, beating Democrat Dino Amoroso with nearly 53 percent of the vote to Amoros’s 47 percent — 54,376 to 48,758. “Obviously (Hempstead residents) enjoy and they like what they have, and that’s why they voted for me,” Ahmad said. Amoroso did not respond to requests for comment. Ahmad, a Salisbury resident, has worked in the Town Clerk’s office since 1998 and was appointed to lead it in September 2013 after former clerk Mark Bonilla was convicted of official misconduct that March. She won a special election in November 2013 against Democrat Jasmin Garcia-Vieux to retain the seat. Part of her platform in that

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Legislators OK budget in partisan vote Dems oppose GOP-amended $2.9B plan, citing casino revenue and increase in fees By J oe N i k i c In a party line vote, the Nassau County Legislature voted 11-7 Tuesday in favor of a GOP majority-amended 2016 budget, which removed a 1.2 percent property tax increase and cut two fee increases in half. The Legislature voted 11-7 in favor of the majority’s amendments and 11-7 against the Democratic minority’s proposed amendments prior to voting on Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano’s proposed $2.95 billion budget, Sixth District Legislator Francis Becker, a Republican, was absent from the vote due to a death in the family. Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) said the majority’s changes “better reflect the priorities of our residents.” The vote sets up a potential battle with the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, a state monitoring board in control of the county’s finances.

The amended budget eliminates a property tax increase that would have resulted in $12 million in annual revenue and cut in half proposed increases to mortgage recording and tax map verification fees, which reduces $8 million from the budgeted revenue. Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D-Hempstead) said Democrats pledge to override Mangano if he vetoes the amendments He said county Democrats were “equally opposed” to the fee increases proposed by Mangano, calling them “merely back door tax increases.” Gonsalves said although they slashed the property tax PHOTO by noah manskar increase, she would not make a commitment to override a ManNassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (Dgano veto. Hempstead) “We will cross that bridge NIFA Chairman Jon Kaiman get realities,” Kaiman said. “We when it comes to it,” she sad. told Newsday that the amend- are going to take the actions of “We are not going to commit to ments did not address $191 mil- the Legislature seriously and an- an override.” Mangano has 10 days to ticipate moving forward with our lion in revenue assumptions. “I am disappointed the Leg- responsibility to get the county’s veto the budget from the time of islature finds it so easy to discon- finances in a better place sooner the vote, which he did last year when the Legislature voted to renect from Nassau County’s bud- than later.”

move a 3.4 percent tax increase. The amendments also include raising $15.8 million by enforcing a law that fines commercial property owners who do not file business income and expense statements, as well as increasing revenue by $7 million for recovering outdated county contracts that were never spent. The budge still includes $20 million in revenue from a video lottery terminal casino that does not have a location. In their amendments, the Democratic minority removed the budgeted revenue from inclusion and Abrahams said the Democrats strongly opposed a casino in Nassau County. “Let there be no mistake that the Democratic budget sends a message to the OTB and to all concerned, we do not want a casino and we do not want the casino revenue anywhere in the budget to help balance the county budget at the cost of destroying our quality of life anywhere in Nassau,” he said.

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or residents in and around New Hyde Park, Albertson and Greenvale, the auction of supermarkets owned by the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. will not result in a loss of convenience. The financially beleaguered A&P chain agreed to sell the Pathmark at 2335 New Hyde Park Road in New Hyde Park, to ShopRite parent company WakeFern Food Corp., StatenIsland based Key Food Stores Co-operative Inc. purchased the Waldbaum’s at 1050 Willis Ave. in Albertson and the Pathmark in Greenvale’s Wheatley Plaza was sold to the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company. All three markets have or are about to begin to make the transition to their new incarnation. Hopefully, shoppers will find the newly updated stores as good as better as what was there. That may not be the case for residents in Great Neck where no bidders came forward in two auctions to purchase the Waldbaum’s in Great Neck Plaza. 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. But thus far no deals have been made. Great Neck Chamber of Commerce president Hooshang Nematzadeh, who is himself a developer, said 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 might appeal to smaller supermarket operators like Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods. He also noted the $40 per square foot cost of rent could be deterring potential buyers from submitting a bid. Others have attributed the unwillingness thus far of supermarket chains to open in Great Neck Plaza to Great Neck’s changing demographics, a lack of parking in the shopping center competition from other nearby supermarket chains. The possible loss of a supermarket in Great Plaza raises a question of what government and others can and should do. On its face, this is a private matter between A&P, the operators of the shopping center and businesses interested in locating in the shopping center. But the fact is that the loss of a supermarket does have an impact on the entire village and beyond. Customers used to the convenience of the market — walking distance for many people — would have to travel further to shop. And the village feel of Great Neck Plaza would take a step back. The entire shopping district would also lose a draw for customers outside the village, which could impact other businesses in a district faced by empty store fronts. Bradley Diamond, a member of the Great Neck Business Circle and a real estate broker, said there needs to be more outcry from the local community for a new supermarket. He called on Village of Great Neck Plaza Business Improvement District and the cham-

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ber of commerce to spearheading an effort for a new supermarket. Others have raised the question of what the Village of Great Neck Plaza or the Town of North

Hempstead could do. We suggest an all-of-theabove approach in which local governments and local business groups come together, if need be,

to attract another to Great Neck Plaza. And address the issue of empty storefronts in Great Neck as well as the rest of the Town of North Hempstead.

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Recliner sale on web helps prove how small the world

his is the Craigslist caper or how many hoops do you have to jump thru to give something away. I have an older recliner that is in decent shape but now declines to recline. So I posted on Craig’s List. To date there have been some eight people interested. Finally last night under cover of dark an enthusiastic young guy of slight build, imagine Harry Potter without a wand, shows up..... Not unlike Hercules struggling with the laacon he managed to get it out of the basement not however without putting a small dent in the door. I followed him as he weaved and bobbed to the front of the house. When we reached his car my

heart sank. He was driving a sedan. The chair is 32” x 34” x39” so guess what — pushed as he tried the chair refused to enter they car. At one point the chair even got stuck in the rear door opening — heart sinks a little deeper. So now, bereft of wizards wand we dejectedly retrace our way back to the man-cave. This is a follow up of my last story about my chair. The story had a happy ending. I got an email with a name and phone number of a person named Marloes who was interested in the chair. This is person No. 10 or 11. I called expecting a man to answer and it was a woman who explained it was a Dutch name. A couple finally arrived here at

about 9:30 this evening. I asked where they were from and she said two hours north of Amsterdam assuming I would not recognize the name of her town. I asked the name and she replied Groningen. I was dumbfounded because this is the town my father had always told me our relatives has emigrated from centuries(?)ago. And almost even stranger I made a point to visit this town on a sabbatical trip to Europe in 1989! It is a small world indeed and it made my day. Harry Weymer Mineola Editors note; Writer is a retired high school teacher from Ithaca, N.Y.

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Narrowing Roslyn Road a questionable plan

read your article on this in last Friday’s Williston Times and have to say that I am definitely not sold on Legislator [Judy] Jacobs’ proposal that narrowing Roslyn Road will be the solution to the unfortunate accidents at the Locust Lane intersection. The fact is that the stretch of

road from I.U. Willets road north to Locust Lane is a straightaway. Whether two lanes or one the temptation for one willing to speed will still be there, plain and simple. If someone wants to speed they will do that and I contend that Legislator Jacobs’ solution is not one at all. I’ve lived in East Williston

off of Roslyn Road for close to 29 years now and have traveled it extensively. I can personally attest to the fact that north of Jericho Turnpike, across Hillside Avenue and up to I.U. Willets Road Roslyn Road is only two lanes and the incidents of speeding I’ve witnessed on that stretch are mind boggling!

It is just naive to think that speeding can be controlled on a major North/South throughfare. I am in agreement that a light at the Locust Lane intersection will be a help to alleviate the situation, particularly if it can be visible from the light at I.U. Willets Road. However narrowing Roslyn

Road will create unnecessary traffic flow problems during the rush hours and create hazardous conditions for the numerous school buses that travel that stretch of roadway daily as pointed out by East Williston School Superintendent Kamberg. Tom Scheuer East Williston

Unwanted pets getting Support veterans dumped in county parks by offering jobs

he nature preserves and parks of Nassau County are renowned for their beauty and respect for wildlife and nature. Unfortunately some people do not respect this and have been dumping no longer wanted house pets in these forests. This is inhumane. These animals, which are domesticated,cannot hunt and survive outdoors. As the winter approaches more pets are being

ilitary service organizareleased into the forests of Nassau County. tions are teaming up Please spread the word amongst your family, with Walmart to support friends and neighbors of this sad and inhumane veterans. It is through practice. an initiative called,” Greenlight a Try to find a new home for an unwanted pet or Vet.” It is designed to help veterif you cannot bring the animal to a shelter. ans and their families when out of uniform to take the next step into M. Weber civilian life. It calls for all AmeriManhasset cans to engage with veterans and their families and help in the transition back to the communities with either jobs or a place to live. The suggestion also is to if possible place a green light on your porch to show our support for veterans coming home. Walmart says it is committed to this project and intends to hire 250,000 veterans by the year 2020. Now on a personal note let me mention the and going. fact that I am a U.S. Navy veteran • When Northern State Parkway is slow or from the Vietnam era and was stopped Roslyn Road is used as an alternate route. hire by Northeast Plumbing in • Residents going to temple on Holy Days will Mineola and have been there for have difficult parking. over 35 years now. Heavy traffic is already evident north of the exMy company has hired a pressway on Roslyn Road. At times traffic extends number of veterans from the from the expressway to the Roslyn Village. Army, Navy, and the Marines over I sympathize with the loss of life on Roslyn the years. Matter of fact one of Road but I think increased police enforcement would better serve the purpose. John Mathisen Roslyn Heights

Plan to narrow Roslyn Rd. a potential traffic nightmare

fter reading the article in the Roslyn Times to change Roslyn Road from two lanes to one lane in each direction, I see nothing but traffic nightmares for the surrounding residences, temples (two) and shopping centers (Holiday Farms). Reasons: • Roslyn Road is already a heavy trafficked road with trucking, buses and cars. Creating one lane will have traffic backed up to great lengths at times • Temple access and exit will be hampered especially with Beth Sholom’s school buses coming

our customers who was a super named Brian in an apartment building in Kew Gardens had served in the military sent my boss a flag that was flown in Afghanistan while he was there, and is now hanging proudly in our store. This Veterans Day please remember our brave men and women who have served our nation with pride and devotion to duty se we might have those freedoms we enjoyed today. Remember these freedoms come from those who with great personal sacrifice had to leave jobs, family and friends for the greater good. So please help a veteran if you can. In addition to that please fly the American flag from home and office in support of our veterans on Veterans Day. And if you know a veteran call him or her and tell them thank you. I know I will ! Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

Defense needs Far worse happened during picked over elderly

Bush term than Benghazi

am writing a rebuttal to the Oct. 30, 2015 letter that a Mr. Leonard Mansky wrote about the hearings of Hillary Clinton at Benghazi. Benghazi was a terrible tragedy and I feel for the people who lost their lives and their loved ones. Also, we may never really know unless the FBI discovers new information on Clinton. What I do know is that we are at war and many things happen. Under the 2 Bush administrations, 13 embassies were attacked with many more than four people dying, as in Benghazi.

The Bush administration started a long war with Iraq based on lies and false information. Many thousands of American soldiers and innocent Iraqi people are now in their graves because of what was done and said by that administration at that time. I am not a big fan of Hillary Clinton and if she lied she should pay in some way. But some hard-liners will never put it to bed and let it rest. George De Spirito Williston Park

his country and our President are nothing short of a disgrace. They spend billions of dollars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, not to name the whole Middle East but cannot give elderly people, disabled veterans and others a cost of living raise? Why do police officers, fireman, teachers, and MTA workers all get raises if inflation is so low? Is my school tax based on inflation? Well then I guess it won’t be going up!! My elderly neighbors meals

come out of a can. Shame on this country, our President, Congress and so forth. I guess by the time I finish writing this letter our President will have given another million dollars to some country in the Middle East while people in our own country have no choice but to open up another can of soup tor dinner. Have your water bill, electric bill, gas bill, Medicaid and Medicare insurance, prescriptions, home repairs etc. gone down? John Caliendo New Hyde Park

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ber of commerce to spearheading an effort for a new supermarket. Others have raised the question of what the Village of Great Neck Plaza or the Town of North

Hempstead could do. We suggest an all-of-theabove approach in which local governments and local business groups come together, if need be,

to attract another to Great Neck Plaza. And address the issue of empty storefronts in Great Neck as well as the rest of the Town of North Hempstead.

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Town Council OKs $126.2M 2016 budget B Y NOA H M ANS K AR The North Hempstead Town Board on Thursday unanimously approved a $126.2 million budget for 2016 that contains modest spending and tax increases while staying below the state-mandated tax cap. “We have a deep obligation to our residents to provide the services they expect and deserve while being fiscally responsible, and I believe that this 2016 budget fulfills those responsibilities,” town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. Bosworth commended the town’s top finance officials and department heads for keeping costs down. Deputy Supervisor Aline Khatchadourian and other financial officials made some adjustments to the $126.2 million budget since the last Town Board meeting on Oct. 20.

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North Hempstead Councilman Peter Zuckerman (DEast Hills) and Supervisor Judi Bosworth at the Town Council’s budget vote on Oct. 29. They included $15,337 total in cuts to mailing expenses and a $249,000 drop in revenue from other government funds. But the changes still kept the tax levy increase under the .73-percent cap. Town Councilwoman Dina De Georgio (RPort Washington) asked Khatchadourian to explain the changes Thursday night, as the board had re-

ceived the final budget just before the meeting. “My feeling philosophically is that if we’re going to increase the taxes at all, even if by this admittedly small amount, the residents have to feel like they’re getting more for their money,” De Georgio said. Bosworth said she appreciated De Georgio’s questions because they showed the budget process

is “open and transparent.” The $126.2 million budget allocates $67.1 million for the town’s General Fund, which covers expenses in the town’s incorporated villages and unincorporated areas. Some $35.1 million goes to the Town outside Village Fund, which is dedicated to certain services, such as road maintenance, snow removal and building inspections, that the town provides residents who live or own property in unincorporated areas outside the boundaries of a village. The other $24 million goes to the 20 town-operated special districts that provide water, firefighting, lighting, park maintenance and other services. The figures reflect modest spending increases over the 2015 budget: $1,080,000 in the General Fund and $305,221 in the Town outside Village Fund.

The portion of that money covered by taxes also slightly increased over last year. Some $24.9 million of the General Fund and $27.1 million of the Town outside Village Fund will come from taxes, up from $24.75 million and $26.89 million, respectively, in 2015. The 20 town-operated special districts include fire protection districts in Albertson, Carle Place, Floral Park, Glenwood, Great Neck, Port Washington, and Roslyn, garbage districts in Albertson-Searingtown-Herricks, Great Neck, Manhasset, New Cassel, New Hyde Park-Garden City Park, and Floral Park Centre, the lighting district, park districts in Harbor Hills, Manhasset Bay, Clinton G. Martin, and Levitt Park at Roslyn Heights, Port Washington Public Parking, the Sidewalk Dis-

trict, and the Great Neck Water District. The other 23 are run by independently elected boards, each headed by a commissioner. They include the Port Washington Business Improvement District, fire districts in Garden City Park, Manhasset-Lakeville, New Hyde Park, and Westbury, garbage districts in Carle Place, Glenwood, Port Washington, and Roslyn, the Shelter Rock and Gold Coast library districts, the Carle Place Library Funding District, park districts in Great Neck and Manhasset, the Port Washington Police District, the Belgrave, Great Neck, and Port Washington Water Pollution Control Districts, and water districts in Albertson, Carle Place, Garden City Park, Glenwood, Manhasset-Lakeville, Port Washington, Roslyn, and Westbury.

$126.5M in special district budgets OK’d, too By J oe N i k i c The Town of North Hempstead’s 23 special districts operated by commissioners have a combined budget nearly the same as the town’s budget, but unlike the town the commissioner operated districts are not restricted by .73% state tax cap. Combined, the total budgets of the commissioner-operated special districts totals $125.5 million, just $700,000 less than the $126.2 million town budget approved on Oct. 29. Some $90.4 million of the $125.5 million is to be raised by taxation. Each commissioner-operated district determines its own budget, subject to approval by the Town Council. The budgets of the commissioner-operated special districts were approved by the Town Council on Thursday along with the town budget. The 23 commissioner operated districts include the Port Washington Business Improvement District, fire districts in Garden City Park, Manhasset-Lakeville, New Hyde Park, and Westbury, garbage districts in Carle Place, Glenwood, Port Washington, and Roslyn, the Shelter Rock and Gold Coast library districts, the Carle Place Library Funding District, park districts in Great

Neck and Manhasset, the Port Washington Police District, the Belgrave, Great Neck, and Port Washington Water Pollution Control Districts, and water districts in Albertson, Carle Place, Garden City Park, Glenwood, ManhassetLakeville, Port Washington, Roslyn, and Westbury. The largest budget of the districts comes from the Port Washington Police District with a budget of $20.58 million, up .41% from 2015’s budget of $20.49 million. The Great Neck Park District had the second largest budget at $18.75 million. The third largest budget was the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District with a $10.16 million budget, up 2.13 percent from 2015’s $9.95 million budget. Great Neck Water Pollution District had the fourth largest budget at $9.08 million, which was the same as 2015’s budget. The fifth highest budget was for the ManhassetLakeville Fire District at $7.57 million, up 1.22 percent from their 2015 budget of $7.48 million. The biggest increase among the commissioneroperated district budget was the Garden City Park Fire District, which increased spending from $2.72 million in 2015 to $2.99 million this year, a 9.97 percent increase

in spending with a 9.82 percent increase in taxes. The district’s largest budget increases came from a $167,000 transfer to the Capital Reserve Fund and a $50,000 increase to the Service Awards Program. Efforts to reach Garden City Park Fire District officials were unavailing. The New Hyde Park Fire District saw the second biggest increase in spending, going from $3.82 million in 2015 to $4.2 million this year, a 9.71 percent increase in spending with a 9.73 percent increase in taxes. A $293,000 transfer to the Capital Reserve Fund was the biggest increase in the district’s budget. Efforts to reach the New Hyde Park Fire District were unavailing. While they had a 3.38 percent increase in spending from $4.43 million in 2015 to $4.58 million this year, the Roslyn Water District had the largest increase in taxes by 13.75 percent. Roslyn Water District Superintendent Richard Passariello said the tax increase was primarily due to additional costs to the district for a $20.8 million bond that was issued for numerous projects and treatment facilities being built for the removal of chlorodifluoromethane from the water.

The Garden City Park Water District had the second highest increase in taxes at 9.58 percent. Their budget increased 4.71 percent from $4.12 million in 2015 to $4.32 million this year. The district’s largest increase was $95,000 for operating equipment. Efforts to reach the Garden City Park Water District were unavailing. While increases in spending for some meant increased taxes as well, the Great Neck Park District increased their budget but did not raise taxes. Their budget increased 6.86 percent from $17.55 million in 2015 to $18.75 million this year. Great Neck Park District Commissioner Robert Lincoln said the budget increase was due to employee raises and benefits, equipment replacement, maintenance of facilities, and normal inflation. He said the budget included revenue producing programs and services. Fees collected from program participants offset the need to increase taxes, he said. “We are able to avoid increasing taxes to a large extent because of this increase in revenue,” Lincoln said. “We are also applying reserves funds to the income side of the budget. Through

efficient management we are able to give these monies back to the taxpayers without cutting services.” The Manhasset Park District decreased their budget this year by 15 percent to $1.53 million from 2015’s budget of $1.8 million, but the decreased spending did not lead to a decrease in taxes. Efforts to reach the Manhasset Park District were unavailing. The Albertson Water District decreased spending 2 percent this year to $3.12 million from $3.19 in 2015, but increased taxes by 1.37 percent. Efforts to reach the Albertson Water District were unavailing. The other budgets approved by the Town Council were: Westbury Fire District, which increased its budget from $3.86 million in 2015 to $4.05 million this year. The Carle Place Garbage District , which increased its budget from $948,852 last year to $957,467 this year. The Glenwood Garbage District, which decreased its budget to $66,821 from 2015’s budget of $68,150. Port Washington Garbage Removal, which increased its 2015 budget of $2.2 million to $2.33 million

this year. Roslyn Garbage District, which increased its budget to $560,129 this year from last year’s $545,845. The Shelter Rock Public Library, which increased its budget to $4.17 million from their 2015 budget of $4.15 million. The Gold Coast Library District and Carle Place Library Funding District’s budgets remained the same at $1.6 million and $845,000, respectively. The Bellgrave Water Pollution Control District’s budget increased this year to $3.73 million from 2015’s budget of $3.66 million. Port Washington’s Water Pollution Control District budget decreased from 2015’s budget of $6.45 million to $5.98 million this year. The Carle Place Water District’s budget increased to $2.86 million from last year’s budget of $1.9 million. Glenwood Water District increased its budget to $481,704 from 2015’s budget of $479,922. The Port Washington Water District increased its budget to $5.8 million from last year’s budget of $5.47 million. Westbury Water District increased its 2015s budget of $4.76 million to $4.97 million this year.

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North Shore takes star turn at gala For a solid week, our town will be in the spotlight of the international film world, as it hosts the 5th Annual Gold Coast International Film Festival, Nov. 9-15. But year-round, the Gold Coast Arts Center, founded more than 20 years ago in Great Neck, turns our area into a cultural mecca that enhances the quality of life for all of us. It is not just outstanding films which during film series presented throughout the year give us frontrow seats to preview screenings of important movies, with the added privilege of being able to pose questions to the filmmakers. The Gold Coast Arts Center (formerly known as the Great Neck Arts Center) offers a stage, a platform, a gallery for the entire spectrum of visual and performance arts and all age-groups, from toddlers to teens to totterers. This all crystallized at this year’s Gold Coast Arts Center/Gold Coast International Film Festival Gala 2015, held on Oct. 28 at the Tilles Center on the Long Island University campus in Brookville. The gala, which is the main fundraiser to support the center’s scholarship and outreach programs, also has served to recognize and honor “the musicians, artists,

dancers, actors, directors, choreographers, singers, playwrights, poets, writers, painters, sculptors, and filmmakers, whose work illuminates issues, brings joy to our lives, and reminds us of what makes us better people,” Gold Coast Arts Center Executive Director Regina Gil said. This tradition started 20 years ago, with the awarding of the first Artist of Distinction honor to Pulitzer-Prize winning composer and conductor, Morton Gould, a Great Neck resident, and some years later, film director Francis Ford Coppola (who graduated from Great Neck High). What does it say that our arts center, over the years, has been able to bring internationally renowned, cultural icons like fashion designer Oleg Cassini, artists James Rosenquist and Larry Rivers, actress Kelli O’Hara, Savion Glover, Melissa Errico, actor Paul Sorvino, Lou Dorfsman, novelist Nelson DeMille, and scores more? Last year, after scoring a coup in hosting the first commercial screening of Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby,” as a Gold Coast International Film Festival event, with Baz providing insights into his creative process and life experience), his wife and collaborator,

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Pulse of the Peninsula Catherine Martin, came from Australia to be last year’s honoree as the Artist of Distinction. “I think mainly of being a mother of two - it is why Baz and I have supported the Gold Coast Arts Center,” Martin said. “We fundamentally believe in the power of art in people’s lives- culture in its many forms — dance, movie, theater, writing — ways of expressing yourself that allows you to connect with others in a nonviolent, pleasurable way.... I see my parents dedication in exposing us to a world filled with music, art, literature. Support

your community. From community, great things grow. I came from a nice suburban community in Australia. I am only here because I was exposed to arts at an early age.” Having this resource, right in our own neighborhood, is such a luxury, such a privilege. But it is sad that too many of us take for granted what the arts center has become — a major regional hub for arts education and presentation — and how much it serves to enhance the quality of life we enjoy here, as well as serve as an engine for economic vitality. Thousands of people come to Great Neck to take classes (even a hip-hop class just for boys, as WABC’s Kristin Thorne noted as the emcee of this year’s Gala award presentations), workshops, visit the gallery (free), hear concerts and lectures. It’s not just the famous and those who have already established careers of enormous accomplishment who we are privileged to meet - such as this year’s Artist of Distinction, music honoree, Grammy Winner Vince Giordano who has injected new life and appreciation into Big Band music — but the opportunities the arts center provides to those just starting out, and even those who have yet to discov-

er their own talents and interests. One of the performance series the arts center hosts is the Acoustic Cafe, where young people get an opportunity to be heard. And what has become an annual event, Your Big Break, provides young performers with an opportunity to win professional mentoring, to record and perform in other important venues (it’s like “American Idol” but in a positive, not snarky atmosphere). When you sit in the audience hearing these 14 to 17-year olds perform, you can’t help but think you may well be seeing The Beatles when they were just that age. It’s not necessarily that we, as parents, necessarily want to pave a path for our children into the arts. But the fact is that creative expression is part of a person’s physical being - it has to be expressed, and is critical for a child to fully develop their potential. It taps a different way of learning, provides a means to achieving success and self-confidence that might not come through more conventional academic pursuits, and the performance experience — public speaking, self-discipline, following instructions and working as a team with others for example — are important throughout life. Continued on Page 56

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NASSAU COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY Candidate Kate Murray (REP, con, ind, ref) Madeline Singas (DEM, wor, wep)

Votes 82,028

% 42%

111,110

58%

TOWN OF N. HEMPSTEAD SUPERVISOR Judi Bosworth 20,122 (DEM, wor, ind, wep) Anthony Bulzomi 9,587 (REP, con, ref)

68% 32%

TOWN OF N. HEMPSTEAD RECEIVER OF TAXES Charles E. Berman 18,947 (DEM, wor, ind, wep) Scott D. Diamond 10,157 (REP, con, ref)

65% 35%

COUNCIL MEMBER – 2ND DISTRICT Henry S. Golis, Jr. 1,659 (REP, con, ref) Peter J. Zuckerman 3,164 (DEM, wor, ind, wep)

34% 66%

COUNCIL MEMBER – 4TH DISTRICT Mary Katherine D. Barket 1,608 (REP, con, ref) Anna M. Kaplan 3,101 (DEM, wor, ind, wep)

34% 66%

COUNCIL MEMBER – 6TH DISTRICT Emily Beys 3,146 (DEM, wor, ind, gre, wep) Dina M. DeGiorgio 3,378 (REP, con, ref)

48% 52%

LEGISTLATURE DISTRICT 2 Siela Bynoe 4,562 (DEM, wor, ind, wep) Cornelius Todd Smith 833 (REP, con, ref)

85% 15%

LEGISTLATURE DISTRICT 3 Lawrence Hirsch (GRE) Felix O. Quayson (REP, con, ref) Carrie Solages (DEM, wor, ind)

1,799

24%

5,457

74%

LEGISTLATURE Carrie A. Solages (DEM) DISTRICT 8

Carl R. Gerrato (DEM, wor, wep) Vincent T. Muscarella (REP, con, ind, ref)

2,643

26%

7,570

74%

LEGISTLATURE DISTRICT 9 Mal Nathan (DEM, wor, wep) Richard J. Nicolello (REP, con, ind, ref)

3,246

34%

6,250

66%

Singas routs Murray in Nassau DA race

Candidate Lisa Benjamin (REP, con, ref) Ellen W. Birnbaum (DEM, wor, ind) Cassandra J. Lems (GRE)

Votes 3,014

% 36%

5,300

63%

138

LEGISTLATURE DISTRICT 11

Continued from Page 1 She has a law degree from Suffolk University in Boston and served as a state assistant attorney general in the office’s criminal justice section, working on civil cases related to prisons and inmates. She was elected to the state Assembly in 1998, where she helped craft criminal laws on the codes committee until being appointed to the Town Clerk seat. The race pitted the relatively unknown Singas against Murray, an established name in Nassau politics. Singas characterized herself as “a prosecutor, not a politician,” juxtaposing her 24 years as a prosecutor with Murray’s lack of experience trying criminal cases. Murray, of Levittown, admitted she was not a prosecutor, but said the DA’s true role was to lead and manage the office as a “CEO.” That didn’t convince Singas, or newspaper editorial boards. In an interview with the New York Daily News’ editorial board, Murray gave wrong answers to basic criminal law questions and passed on others, which the paper slammed her for in an Oct. 19 editorial as well as subsequent commentary. “The voters would have a choice,” Singas said Tuesday night. “Would they choose someone with the expertise and the experience, a prosecutor who could root out corruption, a prosecutor who could end the heroin scourge in our community, a prosecutor who could end violence on our streets? And today the voters responded with an overwhelming yes. Murray positioned herself as a “tough” DA, often saying Singas was too soft on public corruption, heroin and domestic violence — the issues that defined the race. Both candidates promised to be tough on corruption, which voters named the county’s most pressing issue in two Newsday polls. Murray often said she would prosecute officials accused of wrongdoing no matter their uniform or political stripe. But Singas questioned whether she would follow through given her deep GOP roots, and tried to connect Murray to former state Sen. Dean Skelos and his son Adam Skelos, who were indicted on federal corruption charges earlier this year. Singas touted her investigation into the county’s contracting process, which she called “a recipe for corruption” in an August report. But Murray made her own accusations of corruption in the DA’s office, raising questions about Singas’ role in the office’s out-of-court settlements and what she called the “stonewalling” of a whistleblower. Murray made heroin her top campaign issue, promising to unequivocally oppose sending any accused drug dealer

LEGISTLATURE DISTRICT 10

Matthew J. Connolly 3,962 (REP, con, ref) Delia M. Deriggi Whitton 7,331 (DEM, wor, ind, wep, gre)

35% 65%

LEGISTLATURE DISTRICT 14 Sylvia A. Cabana (DEM, wep) Laura M. Schaefer (REP, con, ind, ref)

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Republican district attorney candidate Kate Murray

into diversion courts, which place addicted defendants in treatment programs rather than jail. She said Singas’ prosecutors never object to diversion, letting dangerous dealers go back out on the street. Singas repeatedly disputed Murray’s claim, saying her attorneys weigh in when it’s appropriate, but sometimes judges put dealers into diversion anyway no matter how vehemently a prosecutor objects. She also touted her work with the county-wide Heroin Prevention Task Force and her recent efforts to make treatment more accessible for addicts. Murray also charged that Singas was weak on domestic violence and the exploitation of women, arguably the hallmark of her career. She said Singas “blamed the victim” in a 2006 domestic violence case and called for the firing of her top administrator, who was accused of “antisocial” sexual behavior by his estranged wife in divorce filings. Singas called Murray’s claims dangerous while touting her work in the Queens Domestic Violence Bureau and her role in starting the Nassau Special Victims Bureau. Murray cited her work with the Suffolk University Battered Women’s Advocacy Project, which Singas tried to dismiss as a once-a-week law school internship. Nassau Democratic Party chairman Jay Jacobs, who gave Singas’ campaign $47,000 of his own money, congratulated her Tuesday night. “You have to have a candidate that does an outstanding job and we have that in Madeline Singas,” he said. GOP chairman Joe Mondello said Murray’s work as Hempstead supervisor and on the campaign trail inspired the many Republicans who won their races. “It hurts that she’s not going to be the district attorney, but she’s got a great future with the Republican Party,” he said.

3,189

32%

6,926

68%

LEGISTLATURE DISTRICT 16 Angel Cepeda 3,337 (REP, con, ref) Judith A. Jacobs 7,344 (DEM, wor, ind, wep)

31% 69%

LEGISTLATURE DISTRICT 18 Dean E. Hart 4,724 (DEM, wor, gre, wep) Donald N. MacKenzie 5,106 (REP, con, ind, ref)

48% 52%

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD SUPERVISOR Rita Kestenbaum (DEM, wor, wep) Anthony J. Santino (REP, con, ind, ref)

42,749

40%

63,597

60%

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD CLERK Nasrin G. Ahmad (REP, con, ind, ref) Dino G. Amoroso (DEM, wor, wep)

54,376

53%

48,758

47%

COUNCIL MEMBER – 2ND DISTRICT Edward A. Ambrosino 10,891 (REP, con, ind, ref) Tammie S. Williams 6,116 (DEM, wor, wep)

64% 36%

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD RECEIVER OF TAXES Gina M. Arcabascio (DEM) Donald X. Clavin Jr. (REP, con, ind, ref)

37,651

36%

67,463

64%

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NASSAU COUNTY COURT Candidate Votes % N. Scott Banks 81,422 15% (DEM, wor, gre, wep) Steven M. Jaeger 84,604 16% (DEM, wor, gre) Tammy S. Robbins 86,065 16% (DEM, wor, gre, wep) Robert G. Bogle 93,137 18% (REP, con, ind, ref) Howard E. Sturim 91,703 17% Angel Cepeda, who was defeated by (REP, con, ind, ref) Judy Jacobs in the race for the county’s Felice J. Muraca 91,811 17% 16th district, said he was concerned with (REP, con, ind, ref) the low turnout at both the polls and at Republican headquarters. “The electorate is not engaged,” SURROGATE’S COURT Cepeda said. “There’s a lot of work still to Angela Iannacci 85,902 48% be done.” (DEM, wor, gre, wep) Not all Republican candidates shared Margaret Reilly 92,927 52% Cepeda’s views about the lack of support. (REP, con, ind, ref) MacKenzie said that he praised those who came out in support of the Republi- DISTRICT COURT JUDGE can party. “We always have good crowds and 2ND DISTRICT strong supporters in the Republican party,” Ayesha Keri Brantley 45,147 43% MacKenzie said. “We’re very fortunate.” (DEM, wor, gre, wep) Matthew Connolly, who was running James Darcy 60,859 57% for the first time Tuesday, said that Repub- (REP, con, ind, ref) lican headquarters had “a great energy.” “You can feel a positive vibe in the DISTRICT COURT JUDGE room,” he said. “Everyone has worked to3RD DISTRICT gether.” Connolly was defeated by Delia De- Frank A. Doddato 12,136 44% Riggi-Whitton in his attempt to become (REP, con, ref) the county’s 11th district legislator. William Hohauser 15,732 56% (DEM, wor, ind, gre)

Election night parties differed in setting, atmosphere, attitudes By H a r r i s on M a r d e r With election results pouring in throughout the night Tuesday, the atmosphere at Nassau Democratic and Republican headquarters were sharply different. The Democrats packed approximately more than 250 supporters into their headquarters at the Garden City Hotel. An oversized television tuned to News 12, a DJ and a number of large tables highlighted the Democratic gathering . Dean Hart, who was defeated by Donald MacKenzie in the race to represent the Nassau County Legislature’s 18th district, said he was relaxed as he waited for the results to come in. “It’s more relaxing [now] that the campaigning is done,” Hart said. “It was very hectic. I had never done that before.” Hart’s relaxed attitude was not shared by the Democratic supporters. Loud, and often sudden, bursts of cheers and applause resonated numerous times as the night went on. The loudest cheers were for Madeline

Singas, who defeated Republican challenger Kate Murray to become Nassau County District Attorney. The cheers were not as loud at Republican headquarters. The Republicans and their crowd of approximately 200 supporters converged at Mirelle’s Restaurant in Westbury. Large American flags were draped along the walls and a buffet featuring pasta, chicken and other dishes was located in the back of the room. Supporters and candidates stood next to one another as they eagerly awaited for results. Unlike their Democratic counterparts, the Republicans were not getting their results from a television. Instead, a giant dry erase board was located at the front of the room, with results being updated by hand as they came in. Once results came in, the cheers were few and far between, coming mainly from those supporters who stood near the dry erase board.

DISTRICT COURT JUDGE 4TH DISTRICT Joseph Girardi (REP, con, ind, ref) Paul L. Meli (Rep, con, ind) Linda K. Mejias (DEM, wor, gre, wep) Michael D. Siff (DEM, gre, wep)

26,123

29%

25,695

28%

20,603

23%

18,639

20%

JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT

Republican supporters awaiting results

Results being updated at Republican headquarters

Dean Hart (center), with his wife Gabriela Hart (left) and Nicole Clarke (right), his campaign manager

Janine A. Barbera-Dalli 18,359 (CON) Kathy G. Bergmann 22,696 (CON, IND) Julianne T. Capetola 143,316 (DEM, REP) William G. Ford 96,761 (DEM, CON, IND) Howard H. Heckman, Jr. 95,209 (DEM, CON, IND) Jack L. Libert 139,858 (DEM, REP) Patricia Filiberto 71,180 (REP) Robert A. McDonald 144,294 (DEM, REP) David A. Morris 20,371 (CON, IND) James P. McCormack 147,914 (DEM, REP) Emily S. Pines 73,142 (REP, IND) Deborah Poulos 18,128 (CON) Robert F. Quinlan 99,800 (DEM, CON, IND) John J. Toomey 73,122 (REP, IND)

2% 2% 12% 8% 8% 12% 6% 12% 2% 13% 6% 2% 9% 6%

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Incumbents win in town, county races Continued from Page 1 and businesses will remain of paramount importance to me as I prepare to begin my second term,” Bosworth said. “I am looking forward to working together with our dedicated Town Council as we continue to make the Town of North Hempstead one of the best places to live, raise a family, and retire.” Bulzomi said the result was surprising because residents told him they were disappointed with Bosworth’s work in office. “It certainly wasn’t what I was hoping for. Surprise, yeah. That would be the best word to describe it,” he said. “As I went around to different towns in North Hempstead, at least the feedback I got was disappointment and I thought that would reflect in the polls. I guess the people who were upset and disappointed did not turn out to vote, which reflected in the low voter totals.” Bosworth, a Great Neck resident, spent six years as county legislator for the 10th district before winning the election for her first term as North Hempstead Town Supervisor in 2013. She is formerly a Great Neck Board of Education President, serving 16 years as a trustee. Bosworth said since she took office, it has been a priority to cut the town’s debt without cutting services available to residents and “open a more transparent government” through moving the public comment portion of town board meetings to the beginning of meetings, as well as live streaming meetings on the town’s website. Bulzomi, a Westbury resident and Carle Place Board of Education trustee, said there needed to be better communication between North Shore’s government entities to identify ways of consolidating services and cut spending. Bulzomi, who works for Manhattan construction planning firm The Gordian Group, unsuccessfully sought the Town Council’s 1st district seat in 2013 against Democrat Viviana Russell. Efforts to reach Bosworth after the election were unavailing. The Town Supervisor position offers a $133,000 per year salary for a two-year term. North Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Democrat Charles Berman was re-elected as the town’s Receiver of Taxes, receiving 65 percent of the votes to Republican candidate Scott Diamond’s 35 percent — 18,947 to 10,157. “I am very grateful for all the support I got from the voters. I never take an election for granted but I am very happy about the outcome,” Berman said. “I’m going to continue working as hard as I can to bring the best possible service to our residents from our offices.” Diamond, an auxiliary police officer where he resides in Mineola, said he expected a closer race. “My election race was unexpected but I was even more upset that Kate Murray lost,” he said, referring to the Town of Hempstead supervisor’s losing effort against Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.

more than 11 years as a trustee in East Hills, where he lives. In that position he spearheaded the creation of the Park at East Hills, which opened in 2006. This year’s race was Golis’ first run for office. He worked in the town’s public works department for 35 years and now runs a record label out of his home in Albertson. Zuckerman touted his role in the board’s efforts to keep the town’s finances stable, such as cutting $600,000 from the budget and reducing debt by $30 million over two years. Golis argued there was room for further improvement. He said the town could increase revenue by expanding its recycling PHOTO BY NOAH MANSKAR program and further cut costs by ending private contracts for some services, such as pavDemocrat Emily Beys and Republican Dina De Georgio at an Oct. 14 League of Women Voters forum in Manhasset. De Georgio narrowly defeated Beys in the race ing and auto maintenance.

for the Sixth District seat on the North Hempstead Town Board. Berman first served as the North Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes in 2003 before leaving in 2004 to serve as assistant to the chairman of the Nassau County Board of Assessors. After winning a special election for a one-year term in 2010 as the town’s Receiver of Taxes, he was re-elected for a four-year term to the position in November 2011. Berman, a Roslyn resident, said he wanted to continue the public forums he began in 2010 that educate residents on filing property assessment grievances. He also said the current property assessment system is “totally broken and unfair and uneven.” Diamond served on Hilary Clinton’s 2000 campaign for the United States Senate and ran against state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel in 2010 to represent the state’s 16th district. Diamond, an avid social media user, said he also wanted to hold public forums to educate residents on filing property assessment grievances and be more available to residences through social media applications like Facebook and Twitter. The Receiver of Taxes earns $115,000 per year over a four-year term. North Hempstead Town Board, Sixth District In the closest town council race, De Giorgio won re-election to represent the town’s 6th district by receiving 52 percent of the votes to Democratic candidate Emily Beys’ 48 percent of the votes. Although she lost, Beys said campaigning was an experience that helped her learn more about local government. “I think it was a great experience for me. I was able to meet many people within Port Washington, and within the entire district,” Beys said. “I got to see things and learn things I was never exposed to. I think it’s important for every citizen to get involved. I look forward to getting involved and staying active in the community.” The 6th district includes the Port Washington and the villages of Flower Hill, Plandome, Plandome Heights, and Plandome Manor. De Giorgio, a Port Washington resident,

was elected for her first term as councilwoman in 2011. She also ran against Judi Bosworth for North Hempstead Town Supervisor in 2013. De Giorgio, who operates a law practice in Port Washington and is affiliated with her husband’s contracting business, said it was a positive thing that she owns a small business in the district in response to her Democratic opponent Emily Beys saying an elected official should not have other interests in their district. Beys, a former vice president of Sales for Interep Radio Sales Inc., said residents told her they were concerned about De Giorgio’s alleged interests after the Model Blocks project, a revitalizing plan aimed to improve Port Washington’s Main Street businesses and streetscaping, began in 2011. Both De Giorgio and Beys said they wanted to improve business in the district by filling empty storefronts with thriving businesses. Efforts to reach De Giorgio after the election were unavailing. North Hempstead Town Board, Second District Democratic Councilman Peter Zuckerman won the town’s Second District seat for the second time in two years, beating Republican Henry Golis 66 percent to 34 percent — 3,164 to 1,659. “I believe our entire administration will do tremendous things over the years to come and we’re all very excited,” Zuckerman said. Golis said he felt good about his campaign despite the loss, adding that he knocked on 200 to 300 doors each day. “I was glad I was able to bring to light some of the issues facing the town that should really seriously be addressed,” he said. Zuckerman was appointed to the Town Board in January 2014 after former Councilman Thomas Dwyer resigned to take a consulting job. He beat East Williston Deputy Mayor Bonnie Parente last November to keep his seat representing the dstrict, which includes Greenvale, Roslyn Harbor, East Hills, Roslyn Heights, Albertson, East Williston, Searingtown, Herricks and Manhasset Hills. An East Hills resident, Zuckerman spent

North Hempstead Town Board, Fourth District Democrat Anna Kaplan defeated Republican Mary Kay Barket by receiving 66 percent of the votes to win re-election to the town council’s 4th district seat with Barket receiving 34 percent of the votes — 3,101 to 1,608. “I am indebted to my numerous supporters throughout the district,” Kaplan said. “This overwhelming outpouring of support encourages me to work even harder in the representation of every resident of the fourth district.” Barket said her campaign could not overcome a “registration advantage” in large Democratic areas. “We knew this was going to be a tough race. We were very pleased with our 3:2 margin in Manhasset, the people who know us best,” she said. “We were disappointed that we were not able to overcome the registration advantage that the Democrats have in the larger areas. We wish Ms. Kaplan the best, congratulate her on her victory, and look forward to working with her to improve our town.” Kaplan, of Great Neck, was elected to the town council’s 4th district seat in 2011 and also served as a Great Neck Public Library trustee and member of the North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals. The 4th district includes the villages of Roslyn, Roslyn Estates, Munsey Park, North Hills, Great Neck, Great Neck Gardens, Kensington, Kings Point, Thomaston, as well as the unincorporated areas of Manhasset and Great Neck. In a September interview with Blank Slate Media, Kaplan said she credits her opponent’s desire to serve her community by running for the council but her record in prioritizing the issues of senior citizens and children by seeking affordable housing and enhancing parks should see her re-elected. Barket, a mother of four who runs a part-time actuary consulting business out of her home, said maintenance of Manhasset’s Plandome Road has been virtually ignored by the North Hempstead Town Council, resulting in a dangerous two-lane roadway, a dearth of available parking and empty storefronts. Continued on Page 54

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al v i t s fe m l i f 1 al u age 4 n P n n o a f f otos h o p e r ks c e mo i e k S Gala By J oe n i K i c The stars shone bright on a rainy October evening at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts for the Gold Coast Arts Center’s 20th annual Gala. Gold Coast Arts Center founder and Executive Director Regina Gil said even though they were competing with a New York Mets World Series game, the center was able to provide a fun night for everyone that came. “We were battling with the Mets game and the weather but it was great and tremendous satisfaction,” Gil said. “It was a night filled with surprises, entertainment, fun, and as you looked around you saw people with smiles on their faces.” At the Gala, the arts center honored Grammy winner Vince Giordano and Showtime’s “Homeland” actor Navid Negahban with their Artist of Distinction awards in Music and Film respectively. Gil said Giordano, who is known for recording soundtracks for shows like HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” and Cinemax’s “The Knick,” was surprised by the success of the event. “I don’t think he had too many expectations of what kind of crowd or reaction there would be,” she said. “Afterwards he said it was fantastic and said he wanted to come again.” Gil added that Negahban, an Iranian-American, was active with members of the audience and enjoyed himself. “Navid was an ecstasy,” she said. “He had such a good night.” Patricia Riggen, director of

the film “The 33” starring Antonio Banderas and Lou Diamond Phillips, was honored with the arts center’s first Woman of Influence award. Gil said Riggen, who was presented the award by Phillips, was appreciative of the award and delivered a powerful speech to the audience. “You have to admire Patricia Riggen. She came out on a terrible night, calm as a cucumber, and spoke so beautifully about what it’s like to work in the arts and how much she appreciates the award,” she said. “She was, if not the most powerful, a huge voice to the audience to tell them what it’s like to be a female film director.” Gil also said she was happy that elected officials were able to attend the gala and interact with attendees even though they were busy with campaigning for the Nov. 3 election. The arts center had an anonymous matching donor, Gil said, so every dollar they raised was going to be matched. She added that their goal was to raise $200,000 but have not calculated totals yet. Gil said with the help of the committees and workers involved, the gala proved to her that the arts center has reached a level she hoped it would eventually get to “It’s a great organization, if I say so myself, because its gotten to the point where I’m beginning to feel the level of excitement I was hoping for when I founded it,” she said. “Without them there would be nothing to show.”

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Saturday, Nov. 7, 2 p.m. Set by stage directors Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier in 1960s France, the Zurich Opera House production of Gioachino Rossini’s Le Comte Ory subtly delineates the underlying theme of sexual repression and frustration; but more than anything, it is pure, unadulterated fun. Cecilia Bartoli and Javier Camarena are the show’s stars. 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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This year’s Spotlight will shine on honorees Andy and Beth Lipset, Bob Schanzer and the Port Washington Fire Department. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Landmark on Main Street building, the Gala will include a pre-show VIP cocktail party and postshow dinner wrapped around a performance by the Tony Award-winning Patina Miller. Where: Landmark On Main Street 232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington Info: (516) 767-1384, ext. 101 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

Dom Irrera Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 & 9:30 p.m.

Nominated, six times for an American Comedy Award, Dom Irrera has performed on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “The Late Show with David Letterman”, “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”, “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”, “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and “The View.” Recent credits include an all-new stand-up special titled “Comedy Central Presents,” which aired on the cable network this past summer. Where: Governors’ Comedy Club, 90 Division Ave. Levittown Info: (516) 731-3358 • http://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm

Clare Bowen and Charles Esten Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m.

Stars of ABC’s television show “Nashville,” Charles Esten and Clare Bowen have stepped out of the boob tube and onto the live stage for series of dates, including Saturday at the Tilles Center. Esten plays Deacon Claybourne and Bowen his niece Scarlett on the musical drama. The pair has opened for the likes of Alan Jackson and Jennifer Nettles. Where: Tilles Center For The Performing Arts | LIU Post 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville Info: (516) 299-3100 • http://tillescenter.org

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Trace Adkins Tuesday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m.

Trace Adkins’ trademark baritone has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and sold more than 10 million albums, cumulatively. The Grammynominated member of the Grand Ole Opry is a TV personality, actor, author, spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Program and the American Red Cross, for whom he raised more than $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. Where: The paramount, 370 new york Ave., Huntington Info: (631) 673-7300, ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com

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What to do when kids won’t go to school B y A n d r e w M a l e k o ff

Every child, whether special needs or not, occasionally has one of those days when they just need a break from the stresses of school. That’s to be expected. But when that day or two turns into several days on a regular basis, it’s a big concern that has a name among the professionals: school refusal. It’s estimated that about 8-10 percent of U.S. students refuse to go to school for lengthy periods of time at some point in their education. Research that we’ve conducted at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center has determined that it’s a growing problem, with an increasing number of our clients’ parents, school counselors and mental health professionals reporting that children and teens are staying home or even leaving home, but not going to their classes. A case in point: One of our clients, Maria, is a 14-year-old girl who suffers from depression and anxiety, along with other significant emotional challenges. When she came to us for treatment, her parents were at a loss as to how to get their daughter to go to school. She would beg to stay home, citing the fact that other students were mean to her. Her depression and anxiety were so intense that, even when her parents did get her to school, she would often leave

the school grounds early in the day. She’d wander in her neighborhood until school was over and she could head home, denying that she’d missed any classes. According to research by the NYU Child Study Center, school refusal occurs among children from ages 5-17 who exhibit one of more of these behaviors: are entirely absent from school; attend

school initially, but leave during the course of the school day; go to school following crying, clinging, tantrums or other intense behavior problems; and/ or exhibit unusual distress during school days and then plead for future absenteeism. The behavior is equal among both boys and girls, the Center reports, adding that the most common age for school refusal is between the ages of 10 and 13, when most kids start middle school — a huge period of transition physically and emotionally. What causes children to refuse to go to school? Bullying tops the list. Children who are labeled as special needs, whether they have a learning or emotional disability, are often easy targets for bullies, so it’s not surprising that these students are vulnerable to adopting school refusal behaviors. Other reasons for school refusal include transitioning from one school to another; having separation anxiety; experiencing an illness or death in the family; and/or having problems with school work.

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If your child is developing a pattern of refusing to go to school, here are a few steps you can consider. 1. Ask your child why he wants to stay home. Even if he tells you he doesn’t know, gentle, reassuring communication and respect for his feelings will help him feel safe in opening up to you. 2. Set up a meeting with your school personnel to help discover what is causing your child’s avoidance of school. Questions to ask: Is your child isolating from her peers? Does she have any close friends? Is she being teased or ignored by her classmates? Does she seem to understand the lesson material and is she able to complete assignments? 3. If you aren’t satisfied with the answers or proposed solutions, don’t be afraid to arrange a meeting with the principal or director of special education. It is your right to ask for a comprehensive evaluation such as “The School Refusal Assessment Scale” (SRAS-R), to understand the factors creating the behavior. Such intervention is an important step in creating a treatment plan. 4. Consider bringing your child to a community-based mental health counselor where they will receive individual, family and possibly group-based therapy. For Maria, the answer to school refusal came when she worked with her counselor at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, participating in family and group sessions. She felt heard, and our team helped find a new school placement for her with smaller classes and individual, regular counseling. Today, she is thriving and hates to miss even a day of school. Remember, you are your child’s best advocate. If they are refusing to go to school, rather than assuming they are just behaving badly or are lazy, realize that there is something going on that needs to be addressed, and take the steps needed to ensure that they get the support they need to have a successful education. Andrew Malekoff is the Executive Director/CEO of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center in Roslyn Heights. Visit www.northshorechildguidance.org to learn more.

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The benefits of pet therapy

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While all kids benefit from their relationships with animals, animal-assisted therapy is an especially important tool for kids who are on the autism spectrum or have other special needs or emotional issues such as depression, anxiety or social isolation. Pets help kids not only to feel loved, but also to help them open up, learn to bond and decrease their level of stress. A recent visit by Bideawee to North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center by therapy dogs showed how interacting with these animals helps special needs children. Lee Holtzman, who heads up the Guidance Center’s Family Advocacy Program, said one very shy girl who barely spoke, lit up when she saw the dogs enter the group therapy room. “She asked me if she could go pet the dog, and I told her she needed to ask the volunteer from Bideawee,” said Holtzman. “Nor-

mally, it would have been almost impossible to get this girl to speak with someone she never met, but her desire to spend time with the dog was so strong that it helped her overcome her fears and speak with the volunteer.” Therapy dogs also helped calm down a boy who has impulsivity issues and tends to be very loud. “We explained how dogs get startled by very loud noises or sudden movements, and that helped him learn a lesson about behaving appropriately in a calm manner,” Holtzman said. The goal, she added, is that the lessons the children learn working with pets can be carried over into their lives. A recent trip by teens from a program at Guidance Center offers another perfect example about how working with animals can be a transformative experience. The Latina Girls Project is a Guidance Center initiative designed to help teens who suffer from is-

A member of the Latina Girls Project bonds with a horse during a trip to HorseAbility, an equine therapeutic program. sues such as depression, anxiety and school refusal. Many of the girls are initially shy and withdrawn when they come to us, so some of our therapeutic goals are to help them get in touch with their feelings, develop selfesteem, bond with each and with their therapists, and learn skills to help them

navigate life and heal their inner wounds. Associate Director Regina Barros-Rivera and other staff took the girls to HorseAbility Therapeutic Riding Program in Old Westbury, an equine therapy program designed to promote the physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiri-

tual well-being of its participants, many of whom are special needs children and teens. Of the 18 girls who went on the trip, only one had ridden a horse before, so many of the girls expressed trepidation. When they arrived at HorseAbility, the group’s volunteers showed the teens what they would be doing that day, including riding, guiding the horses through an obstacle course (which was used by the staff to point out that we all have obstacles in life that we need to learn to navigate) and learning to groom and feed them. As the girls met each individual horse, the volunteers told them each one’s story—where they came from, how they ended up at HorseAbility (many are rescues) and what their personalities were. The girls quickly bonded with these majestic animals, and all were deeply moved by the stories of horses that had faced difficulties in their lives, just as the girls do

themselves. “We saw incredible growth in several of the girls through the experience,” said Barros-Rivera. “One teen, who tends to isolate and act as if she doesn’t care about anyone, walked over and hugged another teen whose anxiety about riding had her sobbing and shaking. It was a transformative moment for both girls, as one learned to overcome her fear of the horse and the other learned how to reach out with compassion to a peer.” For all children, teens and yes, adults, too, animals are a true treasure, helping all of us be better human beings. To learn more about pet therapy programs, contact Lee Holtzman at 516626-1971, ext. 370. Jenna Kern-Rugile is the Director of Communications at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center in Roslyn Heights. For more information, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org.

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How to prepare children and teens with special needs for their first sleepover B y P a m Z i mm e r , M.S. Ed. Sleepovers are a standard rite of passage for children approaching their middle school years. Opportunities like these are an invaluable part of growing up. They encourage independence and preparation to one day live with roommates or on their own. It is also a chance to test out those important life skills that parents so carefully teach, such as basic hygiene routines. More importantly, sleepovers provide children and teens with an opportunity to build bonds with friends that day-to-day school interactions don’t allow for. Meaningful and lifelong friendships are not formed sitting at a school desk. For children and teens with special needs, the concept of a sleepover can be foreign. The social difficulties that typically accompany a special needs diagnosis often mean that few invitations are extended to children with special needs. For those who are being invited to sleepovers, parents are faced with many questions. What if my child becomes afraid or anxious from a change in location and routine? What if the host family does not understand how to meet my child’s particular

higher divorce rate in families with special needs children than that of families with typical needs children. So how can a parent feel comfortable enough to send their children off to a sleepover and still sleep at night? Here are some tips for parents that can assist with planning for a child’s first night away from home. Prepare your child leading up to the event. Go through the schedule of what will occur while the child is at the sleepover, including what time he will eat dinner, watch a movie, brush his teeth and go to bed. Visual social stories can be very helpful for this. If possible, plan a trip to the family’s house beforehand. You and your child should know the host family well and be familiar with the home prior to a sleepover. Partner with other families who have children with special needs, and be sure to offer to host the next sleepover. Communicate with the host family. needs regarding food choices or calming from the occasional stay at Grandma’s Provide a list of foods and snacks that house. techniques? Not only is this unhealthy for the your child can/will eat or offer to send Other physical needs can also raise challenges, such as medication admin- child’s development, it can also take a snacks with her. Review any important istration schedules, food allergies, assis- toll on a marriage, as parents do not have information about medication administance with hygiene tasks and enuresis. Be- the opportunity to have an evening to tration, allergies, bedtime routines, movies and games she enjoys and level of cause of this myriad of concerns, families themselves. This and other stressors have led to a self-care. Shower your child prior to the often avoid sleepovers altogether aside

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event so there is one less hygiene task to worry about. Pack the day before and invite your child to help. Allow him to pack comfort objects that will help if he becomes anxious. Show him where everything can be found in his bag and take time to review the schedule again, showing him each item in the suitcase. If your child has trouble dressing himself, pack easy-to-put-on clothing, such as sweat pants and outfits, without buttons or snaps. Plan an escape route. Your child’s first sleepover may not go well and that’s okay. She may become extremely upset about sleeping in a strange home or find that she is unable to sleep. Don’t force her. This is not the night to plan that romantic weekend trip to the city. Keep your phone turned on and next to you. Tell the host family that they are absolutely welcome to call you at any time if there is an issue. Let your child know this as well. Once children know they have an escape route back to mom or dad, they’ll be much less anxious about the experience as a whole. Look for local social and recreational overnight programs. These should be designed specifically for children, teens and young adults with special needs. Innovative new programs geared toward overnight experiences are beginning

to pop up on Long Island. The Sid Jacobson JCC Overnight Adventures program offers teens and young adults the opportunity to have sleepovers with friends at the JCC, as well as overnight trips to fun locations. The staff of this program is trained to work with special needs individuals and is certified in First Aid, CPR and medication administration training. For those teens and young adults with additional needs, this can be an option for a parent that provides more peace of mind. Teens who successfully complete these programs can then participate in more extended options such as sleepaway camps. First-time sleepovers can be a scary experience for any parent, but they can be a life-changing social experience for a child. The earlier parents begin to prepare children and teens for more independent living, the more enriched and fulfilling lives they will be able to lead. With the right preparation and modifications, children and teens with special needs can have a successful sleepover. Pam Zimmer, MS Ed,. is the director of Camp Kehilla and special needs programs at Sid Jacobson JCC in Greenvale. For more information about programs and parent educational workshops, visit sjjcc.org/ special-needs.

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Actor Lou Diamond Phillips and honorees Vince Giordano and Navid Negahban with Gold Coast Arts Center Executive Director Regina Gil, and Gala Co-chairs Sunni and Michael S. Glickman

Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender, Blank Slate Media Publisher Steven Blank, Blank Slate Media Vice President Holly Blank, Town Councilwoman Lee Seeman, Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, Town Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, honoree Navid Negahban, Town Clerk Wayne Wink and Nassau Count Legislator Ellen Birnbaum.

Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, Town Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, honoree Navid Negahban

Jon Kaiman, representing Governor Cuomo, and Kim Kaiman of North Hempstead’s Tourism and Business Development Office, with Gold Coast Arts Center Gala honoree Honoree Navid Negahban

Director Patricia Riggen, honored with the first-ever Woman of Influence Award, with Lou Diamond Phillips, who is featured in her new film, “The 33,” and Gold Coast Arts Center Executive Director Regina Gil

Actor Lou Diamond Phillips, who is featured in the new film “The 33,” directed by Patricia Riggen, the honoree of the first ever Woman of Influence Award, with honorees Vince Giordano and Navid Negahban

The 5th annual Gold Coast International Film Festival is set to kick off on Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. with “An Evening with Morgan Spurlock,” the producer and director of the Oscar-nominated documentary “Super Size Me.” Spurlock will hold a discussion about the “power of documentaries for change,” hold a Q&A with the audience, and screen his new short film, “Crafted.” He will also receive an Artist of Distinction Award in Film from the Gold Coast Arts Center. The film festival will continue until Nov. 15, screening 43 movies at nine different venues during the six-day period. Feature films at the festival include “The Benefactor,” which stars Richard Gere and Dakota Fanning, “Autism in Love,” a documentary about romance in everyday autistic adulthood, and “The Birth of Sake,” a Japanese documentary that looks at a 144-year-old family-owned brewery in northern Japan. The venues include the Bow Tie Great Neck-Squire Cinemas, Gold Coast Arts Center in Great Neck, Bow Tie Manhasset Cinemas, Soundview Cinemas in Port Washington, Port Washington Public Library, Bow Tie Port Washington Cinemas, Bow Tie Roslyn Cinemas, Bryant Library in Roslyn, and the Gold Coast Cinema at Hillwood Commons at LIU Post. As well as movies, the festival offers several special events including after parties and special guest Q&A’s. “Great films and conversation, mingling with interesting people, and seeing movies on the big screen before anyone else, that’s the Gold Coast International Film Festival,” Festival Director Caroline Sorokoff said. “With filmmakers, special guests, free swag and great restaurant deals, you’ll get a taste of Hollywood right in your backyard.” General admission tickets cost $14, tickets for seniors and students cost $12, and tickets for children under the age of 13 cost $8. The film festival also offers VIP AllAccess Passes for $150 that give access to all screenings, Q&A sessions, and special events. A closing night awards party will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 15 for filmmakers, sponsors, special guests, and all-access pass holders. For tickets, movie schedules, or more information call the Gold Coast Arts Center at 516-829-2570 or go to the festival website goldcoastfilmfestival.org. Reach reporter Joe Nikic by e-mail at jnikic@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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Adelphi Symphony Arts & Entertainment Calendar plays Mozart Nov. 13 The Adelphi Symphony Orchestra, which brings together University students to play alongside their professors and some of the area’s finest orchestral instrumentalists, will take place on an all-Mozart program on Friday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. on the Westermann Stage of the Concert Hall at 1 South Avenue in Garden City. The program will consist of the best by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Mozart was only 17 years old at the time he composed his Symphony No. 25, sometimes

called the “Little G Minor.” Book-ending this all-Mozart program is one of the last three great symphonies from his final year, the mellifluous Symphony No. 39 in E-flat. Between them, soloist Gabrielius Alekna will perform the most loved of the composer’s Piano Concertos, the No. 24 in C minor, KV 491; and the concert aria with piano obbligato, Ch’io mi scordi di te, joined by soprano Darla Diltz. For additional information on Adelphi’s Department of Music, visit http://music. adelphi.edu/.

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Community Calendar PROJECT INDEPENDENCE SUPPORT & SOCIAL GROUP The Town of North Hempstead’s Project Independence would like to remind residents that they offer free support and social groups. Call 311 or (516) 869-6311 for more information. FOR TRIVIA LOVERS At 7 p.m. Two Wednesday nights each month at Page One Restaurant, 90 School St. Glen Cove. Call (516) 6258804 for information.

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Famed vocal ensemble to perform at Adelphi World-renowned vocal ensemble amarcord will be performing on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 4:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, Adelphi University, Concert Hall, One South Avenue, Garden City The group brings to AUPAC their “Restless” Love program, which includes a rich selection of rarely heard Italian madrigals, German songs from the group’s home in Leipzig (including works by Schumann and Mendelssohn) and a unique collection of folk songs from around the world, including the Philippines (arranged specially for amarcord by Adelphi Associate Professor and Music Department Chair Sidney Boquiren), Ghana, Cuba, Japan, Thailand, Russia and Israel. Direct from Germany, amarcord is considered one of the finest vocal ensembles in the world. Born of the celebrated tradition of

the St. Thomas Boys Choir in Leipzig, these five former members of the choir create a bridge with their repertoire between medieval music traditions and modern compositions. The group captivates with its expressive, clear and precise singing, and also with its engaging performance style. Known as one of the leading representatives of Leipzig’s music scene in Germany and abroad, amarcord makes regular appearances at festivals, the ensemble has toured the globe including cities like New York, San Francisco, Houston, as well as to Central America, Australia, Japan, Israel, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. In addition, amarcord has received six Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA)! For additional information, visit http:// www.amarcord.de/en/

LIU Post museum take new approach By B e n d i k S oe r e n s e n Every fall, summer and spring, the Steinberg Art Museum in on the second floor of LIU Post’s Hillwood Commons has a rapidly changing exhibition. But, for the last exhibition of fall 2015, museum director Barbara Applegate wanted to try something new. “We’re having this [exhibit] up through March 25,” she said. The new approach includes events and activities for LIU Post students, which are also open to the public. For instance, on Thursday, November 5, there will be a hands-on drawing lecture to learn about the new exhibition, which opens on Wednesday, Nov. 4. There will also be guest lectures from renowned historians, outside speakers, open, hands on events and more to keep the longer show interesting. The exhibition itself is called L’Amour du Beau, Love of Beauty, and features 19th century French paintings and drawings. “The artworks are neither romanticism or impressionism,” Applegate said. “They’re kind of a mix between the two.” The exhibition features 67 works from 42 artists, including Antoine Vollon. The collection comes from Carol Tabler. Tabler, a Long Island native who also curated the exhibit, is an art historian who specializes in the French 19th century

movement. “She could pick up any of the pieces you see here and write a paper on it,” Applegate said of the collector, calling her one of the most foremost historians in her field. The set-up of the exhibition is very categorical. It has landscapes in one area and still lives in another, but Applegate said it follows a “stream of consciousness.” The pieces are paired with quotes from the artists themselves on the wall, to follow with the consciousness theme. Applegate said that even though the exhibit is very classical compared to what the museum usually features, it will appeal to their audience. “This is a very academically heavy show, and the art is very serious.” The quotes, she said, will hopefully help students and museum-goers understand a bit more what lies behind the canvases. The exhibition is open from Wednesday Nov. 4 through March 25. Museum hours are: Monday - Friday 9:30 - 4:30; Wednesdays 9:30 - 8:00; Saturdays 11:00 - 3:00. There will be an opening reception at a later, undecided date. 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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Hofstra goes big in Sinatra celebration To commemorate Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday, the Hofstra Cultural Center and Hofstra University’s Departments of History and Music are presenting a multi-day celebration that features concerts, lectures, master classes and special guests. Students are joining the tribute with vocal and instrumental performances from The Great American Songbook. Guest speakers include Gay Talese, Pete Hamill, bassist Jerry Bruno, radio personality Mark Simone, musician Bucky Pizzarelli, Grammy-nominated singer Jane Monheit, entertainment reporter Sandy Kenyon, music critic and author Will Friedwald; and biographer (Sinatra: The Chairman) James Kaplan. Exactly 17 years ago, Hofstra made history with a three day conference honoring the “Chairman of the Board,” who had passed away earlier in 1998. A multitude of famous personalities converged on campus, including Quincy Jones, Tina Sinatra, Vic Damone and Alan King. This current series of Hofstra events revisits “the man, the music, the legend,” whose presence continues to loom large in the American imagination and popular culture. With the exception of the Sunday, Nov. 22, Peter B. Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund Concert, all events in this Sinatra series are free and open to the public. Due to space limitations, advance registration is required. Visit the Hofstra Cultural Center websiteor call 516-463-5669 for more information, including program locations. Many featured events are preceded by The Sinatra Future, selected Hofstra vocal students performing selections from The Great American Songbook. Event highlights include: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. Two legendary writers: Gay Talese (Frank Sinatra Has a Cold and Other Essays) and Pete Hamill (Why Sinatra Matters) discuss “Sinatra As American Icon.”

Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. The Great American Songbook: Past, Present and Future is a panel with Hofstra Professor David Lalama; musician, record producer and songwriter David Finck; musical director, pianist and arranger Tedd Firth; Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Jane Monheit; New Jersey City University Professor of Jazz History Arnold Jay Smith; and Debbi Whiting, president of My Ideal Music. Whiting is the granddaughter of songwriter Richard Whiting (“Hooray for Hollywood”) and the daughter of singer and television personality Margaret Whiting. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4 p.m. “Lessons Learned From Sinatra” is a lecture and master class with longtime radio personality Mark Simone. Simone hosted numerous PBS specials on Sinatra and a long-running show on Sinatra for ABC Radio. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 8 p.m. Will Friedwald, music critic and author of Sinatra! The Song Is You: A Singer’s Art, presents “Sinatra: The Television Factor,” with an introduction by Robert Foster, executive director of the Hoboken Historical Museum. Friedwald is regarded as one of the most knowledgeable writers on singers of the American songbook. Thursday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m. A roundtable discussion on “Frank Sinatra and Italian American Culture” features University of Vermont Professor John Gennari; Joe Scognamillo and Sal Scognamillo of Patsy’s Restaurant in New York City (where Sinatra was a regular); author of Amore: The Story of Italian-American Song Mark Rotella; and Manhattan College English Professor Rocco Marinaccio.

Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Celebrity journalist Sandy Kenyon, music critic and author Will Friedwald, Sinatra biographer James Kaplan, WKRBWednesday, Nov. 11, 5 p.m. FM host Ron Forman, and Bronx Opera Bassist Jerry Bruno, who played and Company Artistic Director Michael Spiertoured with Sinatra, will be interviewed by man offer their views in the panel “AssessJohn Bohannon, host of WRHU-FM’s The ing Frank Sinatra.” Jazz Café and former correspondent for ABC, NBC and CBS Radio. Bruno has been Sunday, Nov. 22, 4 p.m. designated Hofstra’s D’Addario Foundation Sit in on an open rehearsal and masVisiting Artist. ter class with jazz legend Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar, who played and toured with Thursday, Nov. 12, 4 p.m. Sinatra was a champion of civil rights Sinatra. Pizzarelli is serving as Hofstra’s and a staunch supporter of Israel. A round- D’Addario Foundation Visiting Artist for table, “Racism, Civil Rights and Israel,” fea- this series. tures Greg Dunmore, founding member of the National Association of Black Journalists; Shalom L. Goldman, professor of religion from Middlebury College, and Hofstra’s own Stanislao Pugliese, professor of history and the Queensboro UNICO Distinguished Professor of Italian American Studies. Also on the program is a screening of 1945’s The House I Live In, a 10-minute short opposing anti-Semitism, directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starring Sinatra. The film received an Honorary Academy Award in 1946.

Sunday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. The Peter B. Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund Concert features guest artist Bucky Pizzarelli, as well as the talents of the Hofstra Jazz Ensemble and the Hofstra Vocal Jazz Quartet and Singers. This performance takes place at The Helene Fortunoff Theater. Tickets are $10, $8 for senior citizens (over 65) or non-Hofstra students with ID. Tickets are available at the Hofstra Box Office or at Hofstratickets.com.

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Hillside Public Library You may register for programs at hillsidelibrary. info/events. You need to have your library barcode number for registration. For programs which require a fee, you have 7 days, from the time you register, to bring in your check. Online registration for Out-of-district patrons begins 2 weeks after the initial registration date. Please note that payments are nonrefundable and must be paid by check or money order. The library subscribes to several museum passes for the enjoyment and entertainment of our patrons, holders of Hillside Library cards in good standing. There are specific loan periods for these passes and they can be reserved up to one month in advance. A family is allowed one museum pass per month and all reservations must be done online. We’ve reworked the reservation process to make it easier for our patrons. For a complete list of the passes to which the library subscribes, go to the library’s website http:// hillsidelibrary.info AARP, the American Legion and Hillside Public Library thank everyone who, so generously, provided food

donations for Long Island’s homeless veterans during the month of October. Your generous donations will help feed our local vets, and their families, who are so deserving of our help. We thank you for your generosity to this worthy undertaking. The library collects used cell phones (with their chargers) for charity. Also, the library collects reading glasses. The Donation Boxes are on the First Floor. We thank you.

programs Free Blood Pressure Screenings Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 – 2. A Registered Nurse will conduct screenings. No appointments necessary. Senior Connections On Monday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m., Volunteer Ruth Kazdan provides information and referral services for seniors at the library. Movies at the Library : San Andreas, PG-13, 114 min. Action/Drama/Thriller Monday, November 9 at 1:30 p.m. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario. In the aftermath of a massive

earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey with his ex-wife across the state in order to rescue his daughter. Career Connections Reboot Camp Tuesday, Nov. 10 and Thursday, Nov.12. Appointment times are: 10:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m. Call or email to schedule an appointment. This free service is open to all, but is directed to those actively engaged in a job search, not those entering the workforce. Bring current resume(s) to appointment. Austria: Where the Hills Are Alive With the Sound of Music Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. World traveler Jeanne Schnupp visits charming Old World cities such as Vienna and Salzburg and explores Sound of Music scenes. Enjoy a slice of a traditional Austrian coffee cake, Marmorgugelhupf prepared by Jeanne, after the program. Book Discussion – Classic Delights Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. The book being discussed

is: Delta Wedding by Eudora Welty. A vivid and charming portrait of a large southern family, the Fairchilds, who live on a plantation in the Mississippi delta. The story, set in 1923, is exquisitely woven from the ordinary events of family life, centered around the visit of a youngrelative, Laura McRaven, and the family’s preparations for her cousin Dabney’s wedding.

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Sippin Art Friday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Grades: 5 & up. Create a step by step painting with Joanne Manning. Enjoy pizza and soda while you paint.All paintings will be displayed in the YA room and given back to the artists at the next class. Fee: $2.00.

FREE Health Screenings AT THE LIBRARY Friday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saint Francis Hospital Outreach Bus. The screenings include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, simple blood test for Cholesterol, and Diabetes screenings with appropriate patient education and referrals as needed for clients above the age of 18. For general information call the OUTREACH Department at 516-629-2013.

Snuggle Tales Story Time Monday, Nov. 8 at 1:15 p.m. Ages: 12 months-5 years old (with parent or caregiver). Play promotes healthy development and learning. Bring your youngster to our library for 1 hour of toys, puzzles and art fun. Must be pre-registered.

Jump for Joy Thursday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. Ages: 18 months - 4 years old (with parent or caregiver). Join this fun-filled movement program filled with music, parachutes, dancing, and instruments. Registration began November 4th for Hillside patrons. Registration opens November 9th for out of district residents.

CHILDrEN & YoUNg aDULT Candlelight Story Time Friday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. Grades: 1-3. Registration has begun. Once Upon a Time Stories. Participants

Play Hooray Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. Ages: 18 months - 4 years old (with parent or caregiver). Stories, music, and movement activities with Mollie the Mouse. Must be pre-registered. Crafts on the Go Tuesday, Nov.10 at 5 p.m. All ages (with parent or caregiver). Come into the library during the designated time and create a craft. No reg-

Tales for Tykes Thursday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. Story Time Fun for Children ages (3-4 years old). Must be pre-registered. Hillside Movie : Inside Out Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. All ages - an adult must accompany children. Rated: PG. Run Time: 94 minutes. Mother/Daughter Book Club Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Grades 5 & Up. Mothers and daughters are welcome to an evening of discussing the book “The Secret Hum of a Daisy” by Tracey Holczer. Snacks will be served. Books can be picked up at the Children’s Desk after you complete your registration.

New Hyde Park Community Calendar PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS DAY Winthrop-University Hospital will offer a free Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day educational program open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.. The event will be held in the Dr. Martin Spatz Conference Center, located in the lower level of the main Hospital at 259 First Street in Mineola. Speakers Dr. John Allendorf, director of the Pancreas Program at Winthrop, and Dr. Alexander Hindenburg, attending physician in the Division of Oncology/Hematology, will discuss risk factors, current and future therapies, research and treatment options. Jennifer Kolton, from the Division of Oncology/ Hematology, will discuss the benefits of emotional support when someone receives a diagnosis of cancer. Attendees will also hear from survivors. A question

and answer period will be included with the program. Literature and educational materials will be provided; refreshments will be served. Parking is available at the hospital visitor garage and a free parking pass will be given at registration. The program is free, but seating is limited. For more information or to reserve a seat, please call (516) 663-4926 or e-mail pancreasprogram@winthrop.org. JOHN BIRCH SOCIETY Join us for our monthly meeting and A John Birch Society Video presentation: Trading Away Your Freedom ( THE TPP ) by Foreign Entanglements. This DVD goes into detail of why JBS is fighting free trade agreements and why the agreements must be stopped. JBS CEO Arthur Thompson gives a full account of the agenda behind so-called free trade.

Thompson is also author of “International Merger by Foreign Entanglements” Where: Park City Diner, 101 Herricks Road, Garden City Park. Admission: Menu Purchase. For More Information Contact: Chris Wales at 917-693-0819 or Wales462@Verizon.net. FOOD DRIVE The New Hyde Park North Lions club will be sponsoring their 6th annual Food Drive on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at King Kullen Supermarket, 2305 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park. The Lions will also be collecting eyeglasses. PSYCHIC MEDIUM MARY DREW The Rescue Company of the Floral Park Volunteer Fire Department is hosting Psychic Medium Mary Drew on Saturday evening Nov. 14 at the Floral Park Village

Hall. Mary is sensitive to the energy of those who have passed and spreads hope, love and insight to people through both laughter and tears. Tickets for this event are $40 per person. Please reserve your ticket today by calling Christal at 516-8849746 or Ed at 516-3134925. Please help support the Rescue Company by joining us for this extraordinary event.” BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Hillside Public Library’s Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 155 Lakeville Road, new hyde park at 7:30 p.m. ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1st Presbyterian Church, 16 So. 9th Street, New Hyde Park (so. off Jericho Tpke.) 5 p.m. viewing, 6 p.m. auction begins. Refreshments available. Call 516-328-1963 for

additional information. TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5253 will host bingo on Tuesday nights from 7 to 11 p.m. The top prize is $1,500 with additional cash prizes totaling $1,700. Admission is $4 at the post, which is located at 155 Searingtown Road in Albertson. VENDORS WANTED – CHRISTMAS FAIR Holy Spirit R.C. Church Auditorium, 13 South 6th Street, New Hyde Park, on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendor’s fee for two days $75. Only new merchandise wanted. For details call Theresa at 516294-9837. EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program - FREE Silver Sneakers Exercise Classes For All Levels: Bal-

ance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors. Monday through Saturday. Garden City, Roslyn and Great Neck. Call 516-745-8050. SENIOR CHORUS Like To Sing? New Hyde Park: Entertainers Senior Chorus welcomes new members. The group meets 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays at Clinton G. Martin Park, Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road. Contact 516-775-8118 for more information. AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES The Town of North Hempstead will be sponsoring 10 upcoming AARP defensive driving courses at Clinton G. Martin Park. The classes, open to drivers age 50 and older, will be held on Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call 311 or 516-869-6311 to register or for more information.

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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 ART LECTURES 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. EUGÈNE DELACROIX with Ines Powell, Educator, Metropolitan Museum of Art Friday, Nov. 13 at 1:30 p.m. Eugène Delacroix, the leader of the French Romantic school, is known for his exotic subjects painted with expressive brushstrokes and carefully studied color effects. Inspired by Rubens and Venetian painting, Delacroix be lieved that art should express the artist’s true feelings and convictions. FRANK STELLA: A Retrospective with Mary Vahey Monday, Nov. 23 at 1:30 p.m. Frank Stella’s art was included in Sixteen Americans at the Museum of Modern Art before he was twenty-five. He is

considered of one of the most important living American artists. This visual lecture compliments The Whitney Museum’s retrospective of the artist, on view through Feb. 7, 2016. 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, Dec. 7 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 SUNDAY CONCERT Nov. 8 at 3 p.m Edith Piaf: Remembered in Song & Story featuring Lois Morton, singer and raconteur with Larry Moser, accordionist. Through song and story, Morton brings to life the legendary Edith Piaf. Anecdotes reveal the color and texture of the singer’s short, dramatic life from the back streets of Paris to her triumphal conquest of the great concert halls of the world. Songs include: La Vie en Rose, Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien, Hymne a L’amour (If You Love Me), Autumn Leaves and more. PLAY MAH JONGG Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., Nov. 17., Dec. 1, Dec. 15. Join others in playing the game that has fascinated people for so many years with its strategies, sequences and combinations. Bring a team, a friend or come by yourself and enjoy the game. Limited materials will be available, so if you own a set, please feel free to bring it with you. Registration is not required. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP with Marguerite Dilimetin, Group Facilitator, Nassau County Office for the Aging and Mental Health Wednesdays], Dec. 16, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. This support group is designed for all caregivers. It provides an opportunity for participants to share experiences and help

one another. First time attendees or for additional information, please call 516-227-7055.

crafting and simply sharing tips and techniques while “the needles fly” with other craft enthusiasts.

THURSDAY MOVIES At 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 LITTLE BOY: Directed by Alejandro Monteverde 2015, Rated PG-13, 106 minutes. Cast: Jacob Salvati, Michael Rapaport, Emily Watson, Tom Wikerson An eight-year old boy is willing to do whatever it takes to bring his father home from fighting during the Second World War. The story reveals the great love a father has for his little boy and the love a son has for his father.

CELEBRATING the 150th ANNIVERSARY of ALICE in WONDERLAND with Shirley Romaine, actress. Monday, Nov. 30 at 1:30 p.m. Lewis Carroll was a professor of mathematics at Oxford, a writer, photographer, poet and a man of great imagination. Learn how Alice Liddell became the inspiration for this beloved story and see excerpts that show some of the film attempts to adapt the adventures of Alice and the creatures she encounters.

COMPUTER BASICS for ADULTS with TEEN TUTORS Would you like an individualized computer or technology tutoring session with a trained teen volunteer? Are you interested in learning the Internet, e-mail or computer basics? Bring your own device (tablet, laptop or Smartphone) or use ours. You may sign up for up to three sessions. Bring your computer questions and join us in the Conference Room for a 45 minute session on the dates and times listed below. Thursdays, Nov. 12 and 19 from 4:15 to 5 p.m. or 5 to 5:45 p.m. and Saturdays, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. or 11 to 11:45 a.m. Registration begins Oct. 19 at the Reference Desk. HOPEFUL SINGLES for ages 55 plus with Marla Matthews, TV Host Thursday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. Life is unpredictable, there are no guarantees and change is always happening. With new friends and inspirational guidance, compassion and support, your journey can be easier!! Be part of this group of single adults 55 plus to find hope for your future. CREATIVE NEEDLES A Needlework Group Friday, Nov. 6 at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 at 1:30 p.m. Registration is not required. Bring your projects and supplies to knit, crochet, needle-point, embroider or cross stitch in the company of other needle craft lovers. A time for conversation,

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION led by SRPL Librarians Chris Karlssen and Ellen Miller THE LADY IN GOLD: The Extraordinary Tale of Gustav Klimt’s Masterpiece, Portrait of Adele BlochBauer by Anne-Marie O’Connor on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 2:30 p.m. Registration begins Wednesday, Nov. 4. Klimt’s portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer had been confiscated by the Nazis and proudly exhibited as The Lady in Gold with no reference to Adele. Sixty years after the painting was stolen, the painting became the subject of a decadelong litigation between the Austrian government and the Bloch-Bauer heirs. DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS for drivers of all ages. Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To register please contact Mr. Stephen Donnelly at 516-437-0705. AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 2 and 3 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Please pick up a registration form at the Reference Desk or download from the Library website www.srpl.org

YoUNg aDULT ATTENTION TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) MEMBERS The next TAB meetings are on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. TAB is for registered

members in Grades 7-12. TAB works with the YA Librarian to improve library services for teens. Limited registration for TAB begins August 1 and continues. If you are interested in volunteering with other teens to improve library services, please pick up an application in the Teen Room. FANDOM FRIDAY Friday, Nov. 6 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. What’s a “fandom” you ask? Well, anyone who really likes Harry Potter is part of the Harry Potter fandom. Do you like Doctor Who? Then you’re part of the Doctor Who fandom. Or maybe you are a fan of Star Trek, or the Divergent series. No matter what your interests, you’re free to come and share them with the group or perhaps find a new fandom to be part of. You can also show off your fandom gear, artwork & music. Plus we’ll have a fandom snack craft. Registration begins on Tuesday, Oct. 20. THE ROAD TO COLLEGE for High School Students and their Parents. See flyers for details. How To Beat The High Cost Of College with Barry Fox Monday, Nov. 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration began Oct. 26. SAT, ACT or PSAT Practice Test with Curvebreakers, Inc. Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration began Oct. 30. The New Rules Of College Admissions with Michael Binder, Monday, Nov. 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration began Oct. 30. SAT, ACT or PSAT Test Review with Nick LaPoma of Curvebreakers, Inc Thursday, Nov. 19 from 7 to 8 p.m. Registration began Oct. 30. BOOK CAFÉ For YAs Entering Grades 6 – 12 HEIST SOCIETY by Ally Carter on Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tired of her lifelong involvement in her family’s illicit dealings, teenager Kat Bishop enrolls herself in a prestigious boarding school. After she is

expelled, she enlists a group of teenagers who use their combined talents to vindicate Kat’s father, an international art thief, from a vengeful collector. Join us for a Socrates approach as we answer universal questions on this book. “Socratizing” is the idea that we learn more when we question with others. We’ll also serve some international snacks which relate to locations in the book. Registration begins Nov. 2 in the Teen Room.

CHILDrEN LEGO CREATIONS for Grades K to 5 Come and build your own LEGO creation! Thursday, Nov. 12 at 4:15 p.m. Registration for one session begins Tuesday, October 27. 3D TURKEY CRAFT For Grades K – 5 Friday, Nov. 20 at 4:30 p.m. Registration begins Friday, Nov. 6. PLAY H OORAY KIDS Families with children ages 2 – 4 years are invited to participate in a fun-filled program of music and movement. Monday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Registration begins Monday, Oct. 26 STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER Children Pre-K to Grade 1 are invited to join us for a special storytime with your stuffed animal and then tuck them in and say good night. The stuffed animals will spend the night in the Children’s Room, hopefully without too much mischief. Friday, Nov. 6 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. GREAT BEGINNINGS This program of stories, simple songs, fingerplays and rhymes is designed for children ages 12 – 23 months with a parent or caregiver. Choose one of the following sessions: Mondays at 10:15 a.m. Nov. 16 – Dec. 7 or Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Nov. 17 – Dec. 8 or Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. Nov. 18 – Dec. 9 Registration begins Tuesday, October 20.

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Hitting the links PHOTOS COURTESY OF ED STONE

The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce and the New Hyde Park Lions Club held their annual golf outing fundraiser event on Oct. 26.

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Make time to be stress-free As the holidays begin to ap- As a family go for a walk in the proach us, I would like to take park, a hike in the mountains or this month’s column to address walk along the beach or plan a that six letter word that de- drive to an orchard and have a scends upon us: stress. In our great fall picnic all of which will society, our students and fami- reduce stress. 2. Quiet time – Everyone in lies face a myriad of pressures that create lots of stress. Stress society is always racing somecomes from trying to fit in with where, communicating conthe crowd, examination stress, stantly via social media and financial stress, keeping up with caught up in the “noise” of living. Set aside the Jones’ 30 minutes a stress and just day in your getting along house when all with others. communication Rather devices, cell than focus on phones, tablets, the stressors, computers, raI would like dios and teleto recommend visions are all some ways turned off and that parents your home is can work with silent. Encourtheir families age everyone to and especially do something our school age students Robert W. Katulak quiet, like read a book for pleato help them Superintendent of Schools, sure, mediate, “chill” and New Hyde Park-Garden City do yoga, draw, survive the Park School District sketch or just school year. lay back and 1. Mediation and nature – There has think and breathe. 3. Listen to classical music. been a lot of research that focuses on hyperactivity in students Studies have shown that the today. Many psychologists and beat of a classical piece of music social workers point to that fact sets a calming pace for the heart that spending time relating to and helps to reduce stress. Finally, during this month in nature lowers our stress levels. Listening to meditation music which we give thanks, share a of the sounds of nature whether meal at least once a week, when they be the baling of whales, the entire family is present, cellchirping of birds or the crash- phone free and break bread with ing of waves on the surf will do an invigorating conversation. Enjoy and be stress free. wonders for reducing stress.

LIFSA picks 3 Mineola students Three Mineola High School students have been selected for the 2015 Long Island String Festival Association Honors Orchestra festival to be held in November. The school congratulates eighth-grader Isaiah Huang

(violin), ninth-grader Samantha Trested (cello) and senior Theodore Bischoff (bass). Since 1956 Long Island String Festival Association has been featuring the young and talented string players of Long Island.

The program has grown into a largely respected and successful festival throughout the years. LISFA’S dedication to educating young string players has allowed students to work with renowned conductors and musicians from all over the country.

Floral Park athletes honored Dictionaries for all

Hillside Grade School’s third-graders from Mrs. Boland, Ms. Passaretti and Mrs. Price’s classes were thrilled to receive dictionaries from the New Hyde Park Elks Lodge No. 2107. Each student was given a personal

dictionary. The school thanks Jim Unger, Paul Glaz and Len Musmeci of the New Hyde Park North Shore Elks Lodge No. 2107 for visiting with the students and presenting them with a new dictionary.

The Jamaica Square Improvement League honored football players and cheerleaders from Floral Park Memorial High School and Sewanahaka High

School with their “It’s Football Season” award. Congratulations to Floral Park Memorial High School students Aquaria Branch, Dan-

iel Campbell, Denni Campbell, Mervyn Canzius Jr., Aniah Washington; Sewanhaka High School students Priscilla Francois and Alexis Silvia.

UPK program adds waiting list The UPK Program, located at the Harbor Child Care, is accepting applications to form a waiting list for New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School District’s

residents who have a child who will reach their fourth birthday by December 1, 2015, are eligible for the program. The program is a free half-

day program which runs through June 2016. If interested, contact the Pupil Personnel Services at 516434-2307.

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sewanhaka home to aP scholars Sewanhaka Central High School District has had 558 current and former students from the district’s five schools — Elmont Memorial High School, Floral Park Memorial High School, H. Frank Carey High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School and Sewanhaka High School — recognized by

the College Board as Advanced Placement Scholars. This designation is based on their successful performance on the May 2015 AP exams. Superintendent Ralph Ferrie and the entire administration at the district commend the students on their academic success.

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Herricks Harvests for the Hungry

Students helped with harvesting from the garden.

The Mary Brennan Inn, located in Hempstead, NY, provides meals and food for many of our local community's hungry and needy. The Inn was founded in 1983 and depends on support from individuals, schools, religious organizations, community groups, businesses and foundations. Mrs, Maiello and Mrs. D’Andrilli, fifth grade teachers at Center Street School in Williston Park began a garden project with students last spring. The Three Sisters Garden (corn, green beans, and squash) as well as tomatoes, eggplant and peppers were planted, tended and harvested by the students with the help of the teachers and additional Herricks parents. During this past summer, Mrs. Baranello, a Herricks parent, organized student and parent volunteers to continue to weed and tend to the garden. To date, Center Street School has provided the Mary Brennan Inn with over 100 pounds of donated produce.

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Guest Reader Senator Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) recently visited the Floral Park Library, where he served as a guest reader to local children. Martins read two stories Pictured from left are Cellini Lodge President Alfonso Squillante, Kathleen Mucciolo, about Halloween to children from My First School to help get them excited about the upcoming holiday. Anthony Mattson, Cellini Culture Chair Jean Gagliardo and Artie Conte.

Cellini Lodge gives nod Winthrop hosts free to Sinatra with show seminar on ADHD

Order Sons of Italy Cellini Lodge No. 2206 in New Hyde Park presented “A Tribute To Frank Sinatra — His Life and Music,” in celebration of Italian Culture and Heritage Month and the 100th birthday of the iconic singer.

The program featured actress Kathleen Mucciolo, who gave a dramatic portrayal of Sinatra, and singer Artie Conte performing Sinatra’s greatest hits. They were joined by 10-year-old singer Anthony Mattson.

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Parents who suspect their child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or whose child has the condition can bring their questions to a free seminar offered by Winthrop-University Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m.. The program will be held at Winthrop’s Research & Academic Center, located at 101 Mineola Blvd. at the corner of Second Street in Mineola. Ronald V. Marino, D.O., associate director of the Department of Pediatrics at Winthrop, and William Bryson-Brock-

mann, chief of Behavioral Pediatrics at Winthrop, will lead an open discussion that will explore the evaluation process, treatment options including medication and behavioral therapies, what can be expected from physicians and common challenges experienced by parents of children with ADHD. Attendees are asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a space, please call 516663-8300.

Mineola schools join town recycling effort Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Councilman Angelo Ferrara welcomed the Mineola School District to the town’s award-winning comprehensive School Recycling Partnership Program, an initiative that now has 11 school districts participating. As part of the program, the town supplies every single classroom and office in each participating district with recycling bins. The town also commits to carting all the recyclables collected in nearly 50 school buildings throughout the Town. With more than 40,000 students participating, the recycling program reaps an average

of 25 tons of paper and 6 tons of co-mingled recyclables a month. “We are excited to welcome the Mineola School District to be part of our School Recycling Program,” Bosworth said. “We hope that the students in Mineola will be enthusiastic participants and lifelong advocates for greening our environment. Their participation in the program will help prevent large amounts of solid waste from entering the landfills.” “I am so proud of our schools, administrators, teachers and students for embracing this significantly important program and making it a way of life in

North Hempstead,” Ferrara said. Since the School Recycling Partnership Program was instituted the North Hempstead 6 years ago, the results have been: An estimated 1,536 tons of paper recycled. An estimated 168 tons of co-mingled (plastic, aluminum, glass) recyclables recycled. An estimated 150 tons of electronic waste recycled. For more information on the town’s wide range of recycling and environmental programs log on to www.northhempsteadny. gov/recycle or call 311 or 516-869-6311.

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Town offers pollutant disposal site on Nov. 7 Town of North Hempstead officials are urging residents to clean out their garages, basements, attics and medicine chests, and take advantage of the last enhanced S.T.O.P (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) program scheduled to take place on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park North Lot, located at 175 West Shore Road in Port Washington. Residents can return items such as aerosols, household chemicals, pesticides, disinfectants, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, bulbs, thermostats, rechargeable and lithium batteries, TV’s, and computers. Please bring oil-based paints only. Latex and water-based paints will not be accepted at the S.T.O.P. collection site. Once dried out (usually 24-36 hours after the lid is removed), those paints can be placed in a trash bag and thrown out with your regular household garbage. Oil-based paints, on the other hand, are considered hazardous, and will be accepted at any S.T.O.P. Collection Day program. The Town of North Hempstead is proud to have been the

Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth with members of the Nassau County Police Department at a recent S.T.O.P. event as they collect unused pharmaceuticals. first town in Nassau County to offer Pharmaceutical Collections, and residents have the opportunity to dispose of their unwanted or unused pharmaceuticals at each S.T.O.P. Event. In seven years, the Town has diverted more than seven tons of

unwanted drugs from landfills and protected our drinking water. In addition to protecting the environment, the program prevents dangerous pharmaceuticals from getting into the wrong hands. During the November 8th

S.T.O.P. event, North Hempstead residents can also safely shred and dispose of personal documents, thereby minimizing the opportunity for identity theft, while at the same time making an invaluable contribution to the protection of the environment.

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Incumbents win in town, county races Continued from Page 26 She had never run for political office before. Town board members receive a yearly salary of $49,000 for a four-year term. Nassau County Legislature In an election that saw the lowest voter turnout since 2011, only 21.2 percent of registered voters voted this year, as opposed to the 31 percent that voted in 2013 and 24 percent that voted in 2011, according to data from the county Board of Elections. Shortly before polls closed at 9 p.m., Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D-Hempstead) said he was confident county Democrats would retain their seats on the county Legislature and possibly pick up two. “I never felt our ability to have a stake in bonding was going to be in jeopardy,” Abrahams said. “I think a two-party system is good for Nassau County and good for the county Legislature as well.” Coming into the election, Republicans in the county Legislature held 12 of the 19 legislative seats. If Republicans gained one more seat, the party would have achieved a supermajority, meaning they owned a two-thirds majority, enough to pass legislation, approve borrowing, or override a county executive veto without any Democratic votes. Nassau County Legislature, 18th District In the closest legislative race, Republican incumbent Donald MacKenzie defeated Democratic challenger Dean Hart Tuesday receiving 52 percent of the vote to Hart’s 48 percent in the race to become county Legislator in the 18th district — 5,106 to 4,724. I feel no remorse or regret,” Hart said. “It was so close. I did the best that a person could do. That’s all you can do for yourself. I’m very proud.” Efforts to reach MacKenzie were unavailing. MacKenzie was first elected to the county legislature in 2013. The county’s 18th district which is compromised of North Woodbury, North Syosset, Laurel Hollow, Oyster Bay Cove, Oyster Bay, Cove Neck, Centre Island, Bayville, Mill Neck, Lattingtown, Locust Valley, Matinecock, the Brookvilles, Muttontown, East Norwich, Greenvale, East Hills and Glen Head. An Oyster Bay resident, MacKenzie is a practicing attorney in the private sector specializing in civil litigation. Hart ran as the self-proclaimed “antipolitican.” An optometrist and Old Brookville resident, Hart’s platform focused on “fixing taxpayer money on the county level,” he said. Taxpayer dollars also played a prominent role in Hart’s desire for an investigation by the state comptroller and attorney general into mailers that were sent out by MacKenzie. Entitled, “The Nassau County Legislature is Holding the Line on Property Taxes,” the mailers said that there was no increase in property taxes between 2011-2015. The phrase “For households making less than $500K” was added in small print under the claim. This claim was made despite a 3.4 percent increase in property tax this year.

Last month, Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas asked for an investigation of Mackenzie’s mailers by federal prosecutors. MacKenzie said that Singas’ rationale about conducting an investigation at the time was curious. “The timing of her action causes one to question whether it is simply political,” MacKenzie said, alluding to Singas’ election campaign against Murray. “The Acting District Attorney’s office has on two separate occasions verified the legality of our mailing program. We will continue to communicate our record of success in protecting taxpayers to our constituents,” he said. Nassau County Legislature, 10th District Birnbaum received 63 percent of votes to win re-election as county Legislator of the 10th district against Republican candidate Lisa Benjamin and Green Party candidate Cassandra Lems, who received 35 percent and 2 percent, respectively. “I am very honored to have been reelected by the voters of the 10th Legislative district,” Birnbaum said. “During the next two years, I will continue to represent everyone in my district to the best of my ability by serving the public in a way that includes, engages and involves all residents in the process of Nassau County government.” Efforts to reach Benjamin and Lems were unavailing. The 10th District includes Great Neck, Herricks, North Hills, North New Hyde Park, Searingtown and Albertson. Birnbaum, a lifelong Great Neck resident, was elected for her first term as county Legislator in 2013. She also served as the director of the Office of Intermunicipal Coordination for the Town of North Hempstead where she worked for 17 years. Last year, Abrahams stripped her committee assignments, banned her from the minority and Democratic caucus and removed one of her staff members from her office after she allegedly made racially offensive remarks about the Yes We Can Community Center in New Cassel. Benjamin said Birnbaum has been unable to properly perform her duties as county legislator because of her removal from all county committees and the Democratic caucus. In an interview with Blank Slate Media in September, Birnbaum said she was restored to the Democratic caucus and her committees. Benjamin had no previous political experience. Lems, a 17-year Herricks resident, said the county Legislature needed new ideas with the complete interest of voters in mind. Nassau County Legislature, Ninth District Republican Richard Nicolello won his 11th term in the county Legislature, defeating Democrat Mal Nathan 66 percent to 34 percent — 6,250 to 3,246. “Any time you win the support of the public it’s very gratifying and humbling in a way, and I’m eager to get started on the next term and all the problems that are facing the county,” Nicolello said. Efforts to reach Nathan for comment were unavailing.

Nicolello, a New Hyde Park resident, has represented the Ninth District of Plandome, Plandome Manor, Plandome Heights, Munsey Park, Roslyn Estates, Albertson, Williston Park, East Williston, Mineola, Garden City Park and New Hyde Park since the Legislature’s inception in 1996. In 2013 he was appointed deputy presiding officer, the second-highest rank within the Republican Majority Caucus. Nathan, of Williston Park, is currently North Hempstead’s chief bay constable, but the extent of his political experience was canvassing for various Democratic candidates. Though the county’s budget is still under state oversight, Nicolello said a pair of measures he helped pass will eliminate the county’s annual $80 million in expenses for commercial property tax refunds. They include a requirement that business owners challenging their property assessments disclose income and expense records up front, and the creation of an “escrow” account separate from the operating budget out of which all refunds will be paid. While Nathan said he has great respect for Nicolello, he said the Legislator’s role as part of the Republican establishment prevented him from moving the county in a positive direction. In a sit-down interview with Blank Slate Media, Nathan criticized the privatization of public services such as buses and sewer maintenance. Republicans, including Nicolello, say the contracts save the county millions of dollars each year. But Nathan said they constitute “giving away” the county’s infrastructure. Nicolello’s salary as deputy presiding officer is $62,500. Nassau County Legislature, 11th District Democratic incumbent Delia DeRiggiWhitton defeated Republican challenger Matthew Connolly receiving 65 percent of votes to Connolly’s 35 percent — 7,331 to 3,962 —to remain County Legislator in the 11th district. “I’m very happy to be able to represent the 11th district again,” De-Riggi-Whitton said. “I appreciate the support.” The 11th district includes Glen Cove, Sea Cliff, Glenwood Landing, Roslyn Harbor, Roslyn, Flower Hill, Port Washington, Port Washington North, Baxter Estates, Manorhaven and Sands Point. De-Riggi Whitton also praised the voters of Nassau County. “Nassau County voters are intelligent and they understand what is going on,” she said. Despite not getting elected, Connolly praised the teamwork that went into his campaign. “Obviously it is not the outcome we wanted, but I am tremendously proud of the job we did on the campaign,” he said. Conolly also said that he was glad that the issues his campaign addressed were able to engage voters. Before being elected to the Nassau County Legislature, DeRiggi-Whitton served two terms as a member of the Glen Cove City Council. A 1986 graduate of Glen Cove High School, DeRiggi-Whitton believes in financial

oversight and fiscal responsibility. In Glen Cove, she said, she worked to ensure that the city budget was properly balanced. DeRiggi-Whitton said she met regularly with department heads to foster budget compliance, and she fought against tax increases. Connolly is a former Nassau County Assistant District Attorney. Now practicing as a private attorney with a practice in the county, Connolly spent five years with the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office and was ultimately promoted to County Court felony trial bureau. A Glen Cove resident, Connolly is a member of the Glen Cove Republican Club. Nassau County Legislature, 16th District Democratic incumbent Judy Jacobs defeated Republican challenger Angel Cepeda Tuesday receiving 69 percent of the vote to Cepeda’s 31 percent — 7,344 to 2,751 —to remain County Legislator in the 16th district. “I’m humbled and honored by the support I’ve received from the 16th legislative community,” Jacobs said. “I love what I do and I am so pleased when I can help my constituents with any problem they are facing. I thank them all. I am very appreciative.” Efforts to reach Cepeda were unavailing. Jacobs, a Woodbury resident, has served ten terms as legislator for the county’s 16th district. The 16th district includes Plainview, Old Bethpage, Jericho, Syosset, Woodbury, Hicksville, Old Westbury and Roslyn Heights. During her 20 years as county legislator, which included a stint as presiding officer when the Democrats controlled the Legislature, Jacobs has been at the forefront of a number of legislative efforts. Jacobs said she helped ban smoking in all restaurants, bars and workplaces in the county. She said she has also worked with leaders from Suffolk County on issues like Medicaid reform and economic development that affect residents across Long Island. Recently, Jacobs has been working on the final phase of the Roslyn Road improvement. Jacobs said the proposed changes would condense Roslyn Road from I.U. Willets Road to the Long Island Expressway Service Road from four lanes to two. The cutoff for Locust Lane would also be eliminated and a traffic light would be installed the intersection of Roslyn Road and Locust Lane. Cepeda came to America from Ecuador when he was two years old. A Plainview resident, Cepeda said he would be more energetic and proactive than Jacob. He has worked for Bank of America, and as an IT Audit Director at the accounting firm of Paul Scherer & Company LLP in New York City. Since 2010, Cepeda has served as the president of Blue Mountain Consulting Group. As president, he was worked to help small businesses. Cepeda also served two terms as a trustee on the Plainview-Old Bethpage Board of Education from 2007-2012. The salary for county legislators are $39,500 a year for a two-year term.

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Movie shoot takes over Hildebrandt’s

Sarah Silverman and Naomi Watts (top-right photo) were in Williston Park on Tuesday filming scenes for their upcoming movie, “The Book of Henry.” Several scenes are set inside Hildebrandt’s, the ice cream shop on Hillside Avenue that has called the village home since 1927. The eatery was also featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in 2011, which is how the film producers discovered it.

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Spotlight on town during film festival

Continued from Page 21 And the arts center provides the opportunities for children to tap into that part of them. Michael Glickman, president of the Arts Center, at last year’s Gala, put it best when he said, “The arts center opens doors to the future. And so we are working to ensure that we can offer our children opportunities that speak to today and tomorrow. This gala, this honor, the fabulous film festival that will follow, are just a few examples of the richness, complexity and magnitude of our community and offerings presented by this great institution.” “As a person committed to this community and a proponent of making it possible for the arts to serve as a way to ensure that we safeguard knowledge and ideas, glories and vicissitudes, art and culture, we can look to the arts center and feel good that future generations will know, understand and value the unique place that the arts play in our history and in civilization,” Glickman said. The arts go beyond an individual’s creative expression, to fostering community and shaping society. Indeed, the very definition of “civilization” revolves around the arts. “In a world where radical terrorist groups are actually erasing cultural icons, blowing up works of art, architecture, relics of past civilizations that valued their cultural legacy, it is even more important to support our most creative minds, the artists and thinkers,” Gil said at this year’s gala. The arts are not just expressions of humanity, but make us more humane. That point was made by Navid Negahban, this year’s honoree as “Artist of Distinction, Film.” Negahban, perhaps better known for playing the villain in “Homeland” is especially proud of a film yet to be released in the United States, but which won five of Israel’s equivalent of our “Oscars.” The film, “Baba Joon,” (which means “Dear Dad”) gives a sensitive portrayal of an Iranian family living in Israel. “Films help bring us closer together and know each other better,” Negahban said. Another honoree, Patricia Riggen, awarded the art center’s first ever “Woman of Influence,” used this as a platform to promote more opportunities for women as directors and filmmakers. “She is an example of what talent and determination can achieve,” Gil said. “We have established this award to honor distinguished women in the arts, who can serve as models for girls as they find their way into leadership positions.” Riggen’s film, “The 33,” which festival goers had a chance to preview at a special screening before its wide release on Nov. 13, is tes-

Actor Lou Diamond Phillips, who stars in honoree Patricia Riggen’s film, “The 33,” and honorees Vince Giordano and Navid Negahban with Gold Coast Arts Center Executive Director Regina Gil, and Gala Co-chairs Sunni and Michael S. Glickman timony to the important difference a woman’s perspective can have on such an important subject as the 33 miners who captivated the world during the 69 days they were trapped deep in the ground in Chile. As Riggen, herself pointed out during this extraordinary Q&A after the screening, she brought a different perspective in how she portrays the human dynamics of survival. “I think if this movie had been directed by a guy, the emphasis would have been on the technical rescue and violence” during their captivity. Instead, Riggen fleshes out the more complicated personal dynamics, the emotions. At the same time the film, while not a heavy-handed polemic, is a timely expose of a social dynamic that is being repeated around the world, in the way powerful corporations and complicit politicians reduce human beings to expendable cogs in a machine -like in the Massey mining disaster (and the criminal case against ex-CEO Don Blankenship) and a class action lawsuit underway in South Africa brought against 32 mining companies by miners suffering from incurable lung disease. The arts offer a different way to learn and understand. A way to get out of our own narrow, parochial, provincial bubbles to appreciate a new perspective. It is fairly remarkable how the arts center/film festival has provided our community with access to important ideas. Last year’s festival organized a special screening of “A Voice Among The Silent: The Legacy of James G. McDonald,” a film by Shuli Eshel, about James McDonald’s efforts to warn the world of Hitler’s Final Solution, and his attempts to rescue Jews from the Nazis, and who became the first U.S. Ambassador to Israel. We were privileged to have an opportunity to hear from not

only from Eshel, the filmmaker, but McDonald’s daughter, who offered extraordinary insights into her father’s life and that history. (The film will air on WNET, Channel THIRTEEN on Sunday November 8 at 11 p.m. and Thursday November 12 at 10:30 p.m..) Another film in the festival, “Above and Beyond,” produced by Nancy Spielberg, told a fascinating, little-known true story of ragtag band of Jewish-American pilots who volunteered to fight for Israel in the War of Independence and turned the tide of the war, preventing the annihilation of Israel at the very moment of its birth. The festival brought Paul Kaye, a Navy SEAL who worked with many of the pilots during this momentous period in history and bore witness to those perilous times, for the Q&A that followed. It was riveting. The arts center does not just bring culture, knowledge and a bigger worldview to us. It also brings the world to us, often introducing our community for the first time. A significant number of the audience for the film festival come from out of town. “Most places initiate a film festival are a destination because constabulary understands will attract out-of-towners,” Gil remarked. “Sundance was a two by nothing ski bum place until its film festival.” The arts center and the film festival are turning our town into a destination (the Long Island Rail Road is even offering packages to the film festival). It puts us on the map, and that means people see the quality of life here, perhaps to come to live or to set up businesses. Indeed, our town and Nassau County have become very popular for film and TV shoots, which Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano likes to tout as generating revenue and creating jobs.

“The Gold Coast International Film Festival continues to offer residents an opportunity to enjoy arts and entertainment, while also providing those in the industry with insight to the wonderful filming locations Nassau County has to offer,” Mangano said. “The film and television production industry is providing employment opportunities as well as strengthening our economy.” Mangano has targeted film production as a key part of economic development for the county, pointing to the repurposing of the Grumman facility in Bethpage, once an aerospace facility, into film production studios. His office estimated that In 2010, the film industry generated $85 million in economic impact for Nassau County. “The Gold Coast Arts Center plays such a vital part in our community,” said North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “It’s a source of revitalization, it brings the community together. Events like the Gold Coast International Film Festival spurs economic development. It brings people into all areas of the town, not just to see films, but to go to restaurants and shops. It serves as a catalyst for people to know to town. It’s so important to support the arts in every way we can. There are Tribeca, Hamptons, Sundance but I think GCIFF is up there with all of them - you can come to North Hempstead to see this kind of quality.” Jon Kaiman, the former North Hempstead supervisor who was instrumental in forging the partnership between the town and the arts center and supported the film festival from its inception, “The idea all along was to create something that is recognized not just throughout town, but beyond, that can feature larger community and take advantage of all the arts we have to offer resident s- quality of life. Our community has great respect for arts and culture.” The festival, he said, “is an engine for economic development ‚ every dollar goes round and round to local businesses and, through sales taxes, into government services. It’s the multiplier effect. “ Nationally, in 2010, direct spending by nonprofit arts organizations and audiences amounted to $135.2 billion, supporting 4.1 million jobs, $87.7 billion, in resident household income, $6.1 billion in local government revenue, $6.7 billion in state government revenue, and $10.0 billion in federal government revenue. At Long Island Vision summits, each year, there are presentations on how arts organizations, such as The Space in Westbury, are key to the revitalization of villages, and keeping young people on Long Island, instead of moving to Brooklyn, which itself has become a live-

arts hub. “It’s wonderful to see the festival continuing and growing and really becoming the international event it has become,” Kaiman said. “It also fosters community. When people look at great place to live, look for cultural life and respect and awareness for the arts is an indication of a mature community. We have that in our town. How great to be able to take advantage.” “No place better serves the youth of North Hempstead than Gold Coast Arts Center — acting, dancing, sculpting, and this film festival, which was literally birthed at the arts center,” added Kim Kaiman, executive director of the North Hempstead Business, Tourism & Development Corporation. “It brings a sense of cohesiveness to North Hempstead. The 5th Anniversary of the festival will feature over 60 films and dozens of filmmakers at screenings and events in seven different venues throughout the Town of North Hempstead, including Soundview Cinemas in Port Washington, the Bow Tie Cinemas in Great Neck, Port Washington, Manhasset and Roslyn, the Gold Coast Arts Center in Great Neck and the campus of LIU Post. The Festival kicks off with an intimate conversation with award winning writer, director and producer Morgan Spurlock (“Super Size Me”) being held on the campus of LIU Post on November 9, and will include a special screening of Spurlock’s new short film “Crafted.” Other filmmakers scheduled to attend include award-winning director/producer/screenwriter, award winning filmmakers Michael Cuesta (Exec. Producer Homeland), Rick Goldsmith, Yael Melamede and Andrew Horn; WNBA superstar Chamique Holdsclaw; and several members of the band Twisted Sister who will join us for the US premiere of a new film, Top Spin. Films this year showcase Hollywood’s best actors including Richard Gere, Oliver Platt, Rene Russo, Jason Sudeikis, Rebecca Hall, Christopher Walken, Amber Heard and many more industry stars. Awardwinning films from the world’s most prestigious festivals (Cannes, Toronto, Sundance, Tribeca) will be screened, plus more than 25 short films, with Q&As with visiting shorts filmmakers. Once again free tickets are being offered to all screenings for veterans and current military personnel, courtesy of 1-800-Flowers.com. Take advantage of this jewel we have in our own backyard. Movies are actually selling out already, so plan out your festival itinerary and purchase tickets in advance. For a full list of films and for information on tickets, visit www. goldcoastfilmfestival.org.

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Business&RealEstate

Missing a certificate of occupancy? Okay, you are ready to sell and you have totally forgotten about the bathroom in the basement that was there when you bought 20,30 or even 50 years ago. Many years ago your attorney and bank, back then, never worried or concerned themselves or made an issue over the Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) to legalize the additional bathroom, deck, portico or even the additional room that you added to your home. Today, most banks will flag whatever is not on the most current survey, even the six-foot fence (which probably should be four feet). Unless there is egress — a way to get out of your basement — which is the law today; either a pop out window, in your basement with a metal ladder leading up to the ground or an additional Bilco Door exit leading out of the basement, besides your normal staircase, will make your finished basement legal in the eyes of the building department. Also a basic bathroom will also be legal with a C.O. and you must have egress out of your basement as explained previously. Again, some banks will look the other way with open permits and no C.O.’s, but these are few and far between. I would suggest that you legalize those items and seek the necessary C.O’s in advance of considering putting your home on the market. This can also be accomplished, as noted in previous articles, by paying for a pre-inspection, especially if you have been in your home for many years and to find out all the negatives as well as those things that might not have C.O.’s and you may not be aware of any new rules and regulations. You can pretty much eliminate the headaches and stress of those surprises that might totally create issues when you have finally found the credible buyer and now, after their inspection, the problems all pop up. Don’t be a Monday morning quarterback, by procrastinating and waiting until the last minute. So it will cost you $350-$550 for the pre-home inspection, especially if you have a older home, but it will be money well worth spent, so you will know the issues and be able to fix them in advance and also know the gen-

eral condition of the major items in your home such as the roof, plumbing, electrical, heating an air conditioning, foundation etc. The buyer will surely either reduce their offer if any major issues were to pop up or possibly walk away altogether. Why lose the first qualified buyer, when you can be proactive in making sure things are taken care of as needed before road blocks mess up your potential sale. philip a. raices Prepare your home as the Real Estate Watch buyers will be looking for anything that could potentially lowP.P.S. Lastly, if you are going er your price or push purchasers away from even considering buy- to use your fireplace this winter, when is the last time you hired a ing your home. Lastly, sometimes, I have chimney sweep company to thorexperienced home inspectors that the buyer hires, who will not always give your home stellar ratings, just to collect their fee and then the buyer thinks that they have done a great job, saving them from purchasing a home, that “supposedly” doesn’t pass their inspection, when those items that were discovered are easily repaired or replaced. This scare tactic is not fair for the buyer or seller; but some unscrupulous inspectors will play that game even though they are licensed in New York State, may not always do the right thing. Fortunately, these inspectors, are far and few between and most are very legitimate operators, who will do the right inspection and be honest and credible with their reports. If you hire an inspector for a pre-inspection, get testimonials from previous customer that they have serviced 1-5-10 years ago, just to see if they were satisfied and would rehire them if they were going to buy a home today. When a buyer hires a home inspector, the same will hold true, get testimonials and also check out Yelp.com or google the inspectors name and/or company for good and bad reviews. Today, you really cannot hide the bad stuff, because everything is out there for all to see, if you search for it. P.S. Have you checked your filter in your hot air heating system, as mentioned a few weeks ago? If it is a paper filter replace it with a more permanent filter. Even though you will have to wash it twice a year, it will last and is more efficient and better than the paper filter.

oughly clean out your chimney? Creosote does build up over the years and even squirrels and birds might live and build nests there. Be safe and call a chimney sweep today before lighting up your fireplace. Thanks! Philip A. Raices, Pres, G.R.I. (Graduate Realtor Institute) Licensed Real Estate Broker Consultant Professional Building Management Services Expert Reo’s, Foreclosures & Short Sales Past President of the Rotary Club Of Great Neck 2011-2012 Turn Key Real Estate 7 Bond Street

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Roslyn Heights man indicted for sexual abuse By H a r r i s on M a r d e r

Former Hempstead Village police officer and Roslyn Heights resident Louis Arcila, 49, was indicted Oct. 28 on sexual abuse charges.

A Hempstead Village police officer who lives in Roslyn Heights was indicted Wednesday for allegedly sexually abusing a woman in front of her children outside a Hempstead restaurant on June 28, police said. Louis Arcila, 49, a, was arraigned on one count of official misconduct, one count of endangering the welfare of a child and one count of third degree sexual abuse, according to police. “(Arcila) allegedly followed a woman into a car and sexually assaulted her in front of her two children, while wearing his police shield in plain view,” Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas said. “The brave and honest men and women of our police forces do an outstanding job keeping our communities safe, but when a member of the force tarnishes the badge by sexually assaulting an innocent woman, we will prosecute them without fear or favor.”

Singas said that on June 28 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Arcila, who was off-duty and had his police shield clipped to his waist, was in El Rancho Catracho, a Hempstead restaurant, when the woman entered the restaurant. The woman, Singas said, was carrying her three-year-old daughter and was accompanied by her adult nephew when she was picking up food that she ordered. The woman’s 10-year old daughter remained in the car outside the restaurant, Singas said. Arcila approached the woman and her family, with his shield in plain view, and began questioning the woman why her child was dressed a certain way, Singas said. The woman picked up her food and exited the restaurant and placed her three-year old in the backseat of the car, while her nephew remained inside for his food to be prepared, police said. Arcila followed the woman to her

car and continued to speak to her through the passenger side window of the car, according to police. During the conversation, police said, Arcila opened the passenger door of the woman’s car, sat down in the car, leaned over, and grabbed at the woman’s right breast. As the woman knocked the defendant’s hand away, he moved his hand to the victim’s inner thigh, police said. Arcila then moved his hand back up to the woman’s breast a second time. The attack ended, police said, when the woman’s nephew returned to the car and found Arcila groping at her. The victim’s 10-year-old daughter witnessed the attack and threatened to put the defendant “in the hospital” if he continued to touch the victim, according to police. If convicted on the top charge, Arcila faces up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine, police said. Arcila is due back in court Nov. 13.

L.I.’s 2 biggest banks merge in $2B deal Continued from Page 10 largest thrift in the nation and one of the leading thrift depositories in most of the markets it serves, according to its website. In New York, the company operate 124 branches through four local divisions, that reflect the growth of the company through a series of mergers with other local thrifts: Queens County Savings Bank, with 38 branches in Queens County; Richmond County Savings Bank, with 22 banking offices on Staten Island; Roosevelt Savings Bank, with nine branches in Brooklyn; and its largest division, Roslyn Savings Bank, with 51 locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island. The company also operate two branches each in the Bronx and Westchester County that operate directly under the name “New York Community Bank”. New York Community currently holds assets worth $49 billion, while Astoria Financial holds assets worth

$15.1 million, according to a New York Community press release. Redman and Ralph Palleschi, Astoria Financial’s chairman, will become members of the Board of Directors of New York Community and its bank subsidiaries. Ficalora will continue to serve as president and CEO for the combined company. Astoria Financial’s branches will operate through a newly formed Astoria Bank Division of New York Community Bank, according to the release. Ficalora said that he expected the deal to succeed because of the two companies’ similarities. “Besides the fact that both of our banks are headquartered in Nassau County, there are several additional reasons to expect this deal to succeed. First, the merger combines two companies with similar lines of business. Both of us place an emphasis on multi-family lending

and both of us are producers of one-to-four family mortgage loans,” he said. “Both of us take particular pride in providing exceptional customer service, and both of us are deeply committed to the communities we serve. Both of our banks have been around since the mid to late 1800s, which means that both of us have survived, when others could not, a series of credit cycle turns.” According to the release, stockholders will receive one share of New York Community’s common stock and $.50 in cash for each share of Astoria Financial’s stock held at the merger date. Neither company discussed the merger’s impact on staff, with New York Community employing 3,416 people and Astoria Financial employing 1,538 people, according to Wall Street Journal company descriptions. The merger is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2016, the release said.

Martins questions Cuomo’s minimum wage plan Continued from Page 3 In May, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who Martins said is strongly backed by the SEIU, established a three-person wage board to hold public hearings and determine what the minimum wage for fast food workers should be. Martins said at the hearings “one person after another” came to the stand and said they could not afford to live on their current wages and needed to make more money. “The wage board concluded that people who work in fast food restaurants should make $15 an hour,” he said. The problem, Martins said, is that the minimum wage is being discussed as a living wage but

they are two different things. He added that the minimum wage issue was a societal discussion that “needs to be had,” and that his main concern was with local small businesses that would be forced to close because they could not pay their workers $15 an hour. Martins, who served as mayor of Mineola for eight years, also discussed next fiscal year’s expected 0.6-percent tax cap and what the state Senate could do to help villages more. The state distributes $700 million in aid and Incentives for municipalities funding to cities not including New York City, villages, and towns, Martins said, but only $20 million of that

funding goes to villages. “If you have a small city upstate with 5,000 residents, they may get a couple million dollars in state funding and aide,” he said. “If you have a village on Long Island with 5,000 residents, you know how much they’re getting? Probably about $10,000. That’s the difference. It’s that dramatic.” Martins added that villages and village officials need to “go get it” and ask for more money from the state. “If you have 10,000 residents in Great Neck, then you should get the same amount as 10,000 residents whether you’re a city, whether you’re a village, or whether you’re a town. It

makes sense,” he said. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced last week that during the first six months of the fiscal year, which goes from April 1 to March 31, the state was running a $4 billion surplus in receivables. Martins said although he is not sure that trend would continue for the last six months of the fiscal year, there are two options the state has to do with that money. He said that money should be redistributed to local governments to prevent the need for property tax increases. “I think that is valid and something we should be looking at,” Martins said. “What we get

at state level should go down to the local level. There is no area of the state or municipal level of government that is as close to the people as our villages.” He added that the next option, as unrealistic as it may sound, would be to cut income taxes and allow people to keep their own money. Martins said the same way schools get increased funding every year, local governments needed to experience the same increasing. “Each and every year there is an increase in a percentage that goes to schools because of the tax cap, but there is no equal effort when it comes to local government,” he said.

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roslyn road changes come under more fire Continued from Page 2 and Locust Lane. Town and county officials have been seeking to improve safety on Roslyn Road following a series of accidents on the stretch of the roadway from the south Service Road to south of I.U. Willets. 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. 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. Both Cheris and Koblenz said that they have spoken to Jacobs regarding their opposition to narrowing the roadway. After expressing concerns about the changes at a meeting last week, members of the East Williston Board of Education wrote a letter to Jacobs Wednesday, calling for the county to present the study of traffic patterns that led to the proposal that Roslyn Road be narrowed before any changes are made. “We have numerous bus stops on Roslyn Road in the area in question and the Board would like to further understand the traffic volume during the hours of a school day, in order to fully understand what kind of traffic back-ups there will be as a result of buses making numerous stops and starts along a proposed one lane in each direction (on) Roslyn Road,” the board said in a one-page letter signed by President Mark Kamberg and the other four school trustees. The East Williston school trustees said they believed lesser changes could alleviate the problem. “It is our belief that some simple changes could go a long way to improve the road, without causing the possibility of traffic back-ups and crowded road conditions for the District school buses and residents,” the letter said. In their letter, the trustees did agree with plans to elimination the cutoff — or fork in the road — at the intersection of Roslyn Road and Locust Lane and the installation of a traffic light. “This will not only slow traffic, but it will stop it on what will now be red, yellow and green lights,” the trustees said. A link to the letter is displayed on the board’s web page on the East Williston Union Free School District’s web site. The school trustees decided to write the letter after discussion arose about the

proposed changes to Roslyn Road at their meeting earlier in the week. Discussion of the county’s proposed changes to Roslyn Road was not originally on the meeting’s agenda, but Kamberg wanted to open the meeting to discussions of student safety. He said traffic already backs up on Roslyn Road between Jericho Turnpike and I. U. Willets Road, and may only worsen with the extension of the single lane further down the road. Jacobs, who said she received the letter via e-mail on Wednesday afternoon, sent a response to the board stating that Roslyn Road had not been called as an item at the meeting of the Nassau County Legislature on Oct. 29 as expected because of the previously scheduled budget hearing that took place. Instead, Jacobs said, it will be called on Nov. 16, at a full meeting of the Rules Committee. Jacobs said she plans to use the time between now and Nov. 16 to listen to concerns from the community. “(I) welcome input from anyone who has anything to say,” Jacobs said. “I’ll be able to have these next two weeks to answer questions and get feedback.” Jacobs said she received clarification from the chief engineer of the project that the width of Rolsyn Road will remain the same. “The lane marking will show one lane but a very large shoulder on shoulder on each side, and, where needed, a turn lane,” Jacobs said in an email response to the board. “Therefore, if anything, it will be safer for buses to pull over to the shoulder to pick up and drop off the children.” But, in another email response to the board, Jacobs said that the markings on Roslyn Road will be changing. “The road will look exactly the same,” Jacobs said. “The difference will be how the lines are drawn.” Through a third email response to the board, Jacobs said that the board’s concerns will be presented to the Department of Public Works. “This initial contract is in the first phase to allow design to begin,” Jacobs said. “I have been reassured by (the Department of Public Works), that all concerns will be a part of their negotiations. I will be certain to present your concerns to them.” Mary Studdert, a county Department of Public Works spokesperson, said that the department “just selected” a firm to design plans for Roslyn Road. “We are currently processing the agreement and it still needs to be approved by Legislature,” Studdert said. Studdert said the name of the firm chosen to design plans for Roslyn Road can not be released until it is also approved the Legislature. In spite of all the opposition she is facing, Jacobs said, she remains optimistic that safety will ultimately prevail. “I believe the end result will be a much safer roadway,” she said.

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Situation Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AVAILABLE: Available P/T 2-3 days a week. Experienced in Microsoft Word & Excel. Past experience includes Department of Education & Legal Secretary background. Outgoing & strong work ethic. References available. Available immediately. Call 917-770-7965 AIDE / CAREGIVER Caring, efficient, reliable aide/ c aregiver looking to care for your sick or elderly loved one. 13 years experience, live in / live out, nights, weekends. Excellent references availabl e. Call Molly 516-476-3765 anytime. AIDE/ C ARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE looking to care for your sick or elderly loved one. 14 years experience. Just ended 7 years with previous patient. Live in, live out, ft/ p t nights, weekends. References available. Call 516-448-0502 BABYSITTING/ N ANNY Available FT/ P T. Loving, caring person looking for loving family to work with. 15 years experience with local references. Licensed driver Please call: 718-849-1382 (leave message) CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones? Fear of your loved ones being alone? Need overnight companion care at home or a health care facility? Call 516- 410-9943 NY State certified nursing assistant. CAREGIVER / CNA CERTIFIED PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN: companion, 12 years experience: nursing home, psych, mentally challenged program, private home, day care. References. Seeking FT 5 days Monday-Friday. Drive. Responsible. Call Michelle: 929-312-2873 CAREGIVER AVAILABLE FT/ PT days or evenings. Available immediately. 20 years experience. Live in or out. Able to run errands. Excellent references. Valid driver’s license & own car. Please call Lorraine 646-269-9540 or 516-214-6785

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ELDER CARE: MALE AIDE/ COMPANION with 15 years experience available to care for elderly. Days, nights, weekends. Own car. Excellent references. Call 516-353-1626 EVON’S SERVICES We offer the following services: Companions, Home Health Aides/Elder Care Child Care and Housekeeping Laborers Days / Nights Live In or Live Out NO FEE TO EMPLOYERS Call: 516-505-5510 EXPERIENCED NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER and care giver to elderly available FT, weekends, overnight. Mother of three. 21 years experience including with two GC families. Call for more information. Selena 347-624-9453 EXPERIENCED POLISH HOUSE CLEANER Good references. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation. English speaking. Flexible days/hours. I will do a good job. Please call 516-589-5640 GINNY’S HOME CARE licensed Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide providing private specialized home care. www.ginnyshomecare.com 516-354-1803 HOME HEALTH AIDE Are you or your loved ones looking for a Home Health Aide? I have over 10yrs experience in private & nursing homes. Assist w/ daily activities including doctor appointments, errands. Live in or hourly. Licensed driver w/ car. Please call Kamala 347-530-2234 HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANER with many years experience and good references available 7 days with flexible hours. 516-632-0169, 516-499-1384 HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE Good references. MondaySaturday. Experienced. Own car. Will provide own supplies. Free estimates. 516-485-3543, cell 516-661-5282 HOUSE CLEANING: Experienced cleaning service available. Pleasant, responsible. Provides own quality clean products. Own transportation. Local references. Spanish/English speaking. Free estimates. Approximate cost: Small home $79, Mid size $99, Large $118. Please call Diana 516-859-7084

HOUSECLEANING Very honest and kind woman available to clean your home Mon-Fri. Own transportation, own supplies, great rates. Local references. Pet lover. Spanish/English speaking. Contact Marleni 516-902-7249 NANCY’S CLEANING SERVICE Experienced cleaning service. Homes, apartments and offices! English speaking. Licensed driver with car. Free estimates! Call or text Nancy 516-469-5517. Email: miranda-nancy@hotmail. com NEW YORK PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT: Care giver/companion available. Over 20 years experience available 24/7. Specializing in patients with CHF, Alzheimer’s, Dimentia, surgical procedures, hospice and more. Call Jackie 5146-306-0257 or Joel 516-965-1940 Career Training ATTEND AVIATION COLLEGE Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance training. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM or free information 866-296-7093

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Novenas/Prayers PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (F.L.)

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GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY RELOCATING! Moving Sale Friday 11/6 9am to 6pm Saturday 11/7 9am to 3pm 113 Locust St Traditional furnishings, Queen Anne Couch, coffee table, bedroom sets, brass headboard, electronics, tools, variety of household belongings too numerous to list !!

Wanted to Buy CASH BUYER! Buying ALL Gold & Silver coins, Stamps, Paper Money, Comic Books, entire collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY 1-800-959-3419 CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $35 /Box! Sealed and Unexpired. Payment made SAME DAY. Highest prices pad! Call Jenni today! 800-413-3479 www.cashforyourteststrips.com LOOKING TO BUY! Records, oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

Tag Sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society email: store@atstewartexchange.org www. gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

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Homes Wanted

AUCTIONS, TAG SALES & CONSIGNMENTS INVITED SALES by TRACY JORDAN Live and Online Auction House, Estate Sales, Appraisals and Consignment Shoppe 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK! Tuesday & Thursday 10-4 Wednesday & Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-5 Sunday 12-5 Closed Mondays Located next to the La Quinta and behind the Garden Gourmet Deli. Live Auctions Monthly! Free walk-in evaluations for items to be considered for Live Auction every Tuesday and Thursday 10am-2pm. No appointment necessary. Auctions are live every Wednesday from 8am-8pm and pre-bids are accepted at anytime. Visit www. invitedsales.com and click on the online auctions tab. Visit www.invitedsales.com to see pictures and information regarding our upcoming tag sales and estate sales. Our 50% off room is open everyday and includes items that have been in our shoppe for more than 60 days. To receive discount coupons and promotional information, join our email list. Text “invited” to 22828 and enter your email address when prompted. Consignments are taken by appointment to provide you with the best service. Please call the shoppe at 516-279-6378 to schedule an appointment or email pictures of your items to info@invitedsales.com. We can provide fair market values on any item that you may want to sell, consign or enter into auction. If you need advice on hosting a sale, selling an item or liquidating an estate, please call Tracy Jordan at the shoppe or directly at 516-567-2960

WILLISTON PARK: Resurrection Thrift Shop shared ministry between St. Aidan’s and Resurrection housed at Resurrection, 147 Campbell Avenue @ Center Street. OPEN Thursdays 9:30-1:00 and Saturdays 10-2. 516-746-5527. Jewelry, clothing, household items, etc. DONATIONS accepted Monday through Thursday 9am-1pm. CHRISTMAS SHOP open November 14th through December 19th.

A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717

GARDEN CITY HOUSE SHARE: Beautifully furnished bedroom. Use of all common areas of house. Includes heat, w/d, a/c. Near public transportation. No smoking, pets or overnight guests. $850/month. Call 516-747-4293

HOUSE WANTED TO BUY: Good or bad condition to build or fix. Fast closing. Call George 516-972-8787

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GARDEN CITY SOUTH Ideal location, mint, large office space, 1st floor. Must see to appreciate. Near LIRR, stores. Available now. $1,475/mth. Call Owner 516-538-7474 or 538-7476

ESTATE/ TAG SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday 11/7 9am to 12pm 120 Roxbury Rd Antiques, Ethan Allen chairs, side tables, mirrors, prints, lamps and much more! EVERYTHING MUST GO!

YOU’RE INVITED! Monday, November 9 9:30 am 171 Whitehall Blvd Garden City, NY 11530 Beautifully decorated home selling the contents of the entire home including dining room table and chairs, buffet, china cabinet, breakfast table and chairs, stools, MANY ladies accessories and brand name clothing, books, records, assorted jewelry, rugs, collectibles, housewares, basement and more ...Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

Yard Sale WILLISTON PARK: Saturday 11/7 10am to 4pm 226 Park Ave Lamps, books, clothing, shoes and plenty more!

Pets

Pet Services DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

Doggie Day Care Dog Walking & Running Mobile Socialization Program Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553

Automotive

Auto For Sale 2008 HYUNDAI ACCENT 2 door automatic, silver hatchback. 41,000 miles. $5,400. Call Helen 516-486-6098 2010 GMC YUKON XL 4WD SLT. 55k miles. Onyx Black /Saddle leather interior, extended GMAC warranty. New tires & brakes. Running boards, 3rd row seat. $28,500. Call 516-732-3554 Leave message BUICK CENTURY 1995: 47K miles, 4 new tires, new parts, A/C, excellent running condition! $2,850. 516-747-5799 or 516-747-3463 LINCOLN TOWN CAR: Silver 2001, 135k miles, new tires, factory service. Excellent condition $3,450 or best offer. 516-626-0390 or 646-721-2134

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

MOTORCYCLES WANTED Before 1985. Running or not. Japanese, British, European. Cash paid. Free appraisals! Call 315-569-8094 Email pictures or description to: cyclerestoration@aol.com

Real Estate For Rent

Apartment For Rent WEST HEMPSTEAD: 2nd floor, private entrance. 1 bedroom/ b ath, living room, EIK. Close to all. No smoking /p ets. $900/ i ncludes utilities. Refs required. 516-313-4422 Please leave message

Homes for Rent MINEOLA GARDEN CITY SCHOOLS 6 rooms LR, DR, Kitchen 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Basement & Yard Convenient to all Asking $2,650/ m onth Connor J. Maffucci Realty 516-599-0707

Office Space

GARDEN CITY: 1140 FRANKLIN AVE ABUNDANT PARKING 10 x 13 windowed office in professional suite: Atty/CPA Conference room, reception, kitchen included. 2 work stations, available November 1. Call Paul 516-248-3048 LYNBROOK Professional Office Space 800 sf. Great location! Convenient to all! 2 yr lease $800/ m onth Connor J. Maffucci Realty 516-599-0707 WILLISTON PARK Office Space: 1300 & 2000 sf. available on Hillside Ave. Professional Building. Parking Lot, near LIRR & parkways. Full commission Paid. Tony 516-248-4080

Real Estate For SALE

Commercial Property For Sale OCEANSIDE ATTENTION INVESTORS: Long Beach Road. Mixed use property for sale located next to major strip mall, high traffic, huge potential. Call 212-470-3856

Homes for Sale NEW HYDE PARK/ O AKS SECTION: By owner, updated to perfection, 4 bedroom, 3 baths (tumbled marble baths), gleaming hardwood floors, granite/ marble kitchen, rear patio. Call Joseph 347-386-2051

Lots for Sale COOPERSTOWN LAND LIQUIDATION! 10 acres $29,900. priced at 70% BELOW MARKET! Woods, town road, utilities, private setting just 7 miles from village. terms. 888-479-3394 MOHAWK VALLEY HOBBY FARM4 Bedroom/2 Bath Farmhouse 22 acres $149,900. Horse barn, dairy barn, gorgeous setting w/views! Just off NYS Thruway. Call 888-905-8847 for more info. SO. ADIRONDACK FORESTLAND 40 acres $69,900 lake rights, stream, only 3 hrs NYC ! Town road, utilities! Terms avail! Call 888-701-7509

Real Estate WANTED

Homes Wanted GARDEN CITY FAMILY SCALING DOWN seeks to purchase home in Estates, Western or Mott sections. Can close immediately with all cash. Move at your convenience. Principals only. Call 516-747-1024

GArage Space Wanted PARKING SPACE WANTED: near Manhasset, Plandome or Port Washington train stations. Please call 917-494-6833 STORAGE SPACE: wanted to rent. 1 car garage or equivalent. New Hyde Park area. Please call Arnie 917-848-9591

Service Directory

Services NEED A CLEANOUT OR A MOVE? We can move it, sell it or haul it away! 2 Guys and a Truck Just $150/ h r Call 516-279-6378 Invited Sales by Tracy Jordan 839 Stewart Ave Garden City, NY 11530 Bonded /I nsured www.invitedsales. com NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516-764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT.com

Home Improvements AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Repairs & Maintenance *Handyman & Remodeling *Vanity & Kitchen Cabinet Installations *Furniture Assembly & set up *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 22 year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Owner Operated Call BOB 516-741-2154 GRACE ROOFING: Est. 1977. slate, tile flat roofs, asphalt and wood shingle roofs, gutters and leaders cleaned and replaced, professional new roof installation. Free estimates, expert leak repairs. lic/ins, local references, residential/commerical 516-753-0268 HANDYMAN Meticulous & Reliable Serving GARDEN CITY & Surrounding Area since 2003 Repairs & Installations of all Types Built-in Bookcases, Woodworking, Carpentry, Crown Moldings, Lighting, Painting, Wallpaper and More. 30-year Nassau County Resident. Many References Lic #H01062800 Insured Call Friendly Frank 516-238-2112 anytime Email Frankcav@optonline.net ISLAND CONTRACTING Full service general contractor, builder, remodeler for all residential and commercial projects. Interior/exterior. Custom renovations, general carpentry and repairs. Licensed and bonded. 516-747-5263 islandcontractinginc.com LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard 646-996-7628 ONE STOP FOR ALL YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDS! Basement, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, carpentry, crown molding, closets, doors, sheetrock, painting, dry wall, repairs, spackling & wall paper removal and installation, decks powerwashed, stained and built. Gem Basement Doctor 516-623-9822. www.gemhome.com

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

Health & Fitness ADVANCED AT HOME PHYSICAL THERAPY HOUSE CALLS: Unable to travel to physical therapy? We’ll come to you! Services covered by Medicare. Scheduled with a geriatric specialist near you! Call today: 516-399-0051 www.Advanceathomept.com

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

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

Tutoring CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY Tutoring for Regents, Honors & AP. NY State Chemistry Certified. Success and confidence soar as concepts easily explained and test scores rise. Proven results for GC, Roslyn, Manhasset, SHA, Chaminade. Text/ C all Diane Halka 516-469-6864 MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314

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ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT/ A CT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.

STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TUTOR: Cornell grad with degree in biology. Tutor for high school biology, chemistry and physics. GCHS teacher references available upon request. Contact Mike: 516-780-2506 or mnm56@ cornell.edu

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

ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314 SPANISH TUTOR: High School/ M iddle School, College. Spanish GrammarLiterature, SAT II, AP Exam. William Cullen, M.A., M.B.A., S.D.A. Chaminade, Fairfield Alumnus. 516-509-8174 wdctutor06@aol.com

Instruction CLARINET, SAXOPHONE AND FLUTE LESSONS: Professional musician NYSSMA Adjudicator, motivating lessons in your home. All ages, beginner to advanced. Bernie Rose, Ph.D. 646-662-9373 PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.com

Cleaning SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686

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COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions.com COMPLETE JUNK REM O V A L / D E M O L I T I O N S E R VICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it a w a y . R e s i d e n t i a l / C o m m e r c i a l . B o n d e d / I n s u r e d . F r e e estimates. 516-538-1125 LIBERTY ONE HOME CARE LLC Safety and your well being are our number one priority. Personal Care Homemaker Services. Companion. Helping provide that extra hand! Email: libertyonehomecare@gmail. com or 516-243-9400 OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated sine 1989. 24 hour emergency s e r v i c e . L i c e n s e d / i n s u r e d . Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

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Community manager - part time

We are looking for someone to manage our social media, website and email marketing. Experience required. To apply, please email your resume to sblank@theislandnow.com.

Display account executive

Earn up to $60,000 in the first-year representing the 10 weekly newspapers and 2 websites that make up the Blank Slate Media/Litmor Publications sales group. We are looking for an energetic, service-oriented professional with good communications skills to sell display, web and email advertising. Compensation: Salary plus commission To apply, please email your resume to sblank@theislandnow.com.

Classified account executive full time or part time

We are looking for energetic, service-oriented professional with good communications skills to sell display, web and email advertising. Strong phone skills a must. To apply, please email your resume to sblank@theislandnow.com. Salary plus commission. Compensation of full-time positions: • Health insurance • Paid holidays • Sick days and holidays

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▼ LEGALS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: Sea Coast Ventures LLC. Arts. of Org. filed by the Department of State of New York on: 10/08/2015. Office loc.: County of Nassau. Purpose: any and all lawful activities Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) is desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 3333 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 409, New Hyde Park, NY 11042. NHP 142415 6x 10/30, 11/06, 13, 20, 27, #142415 12/04, 2015 NOTICE OF ADOPTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 29, 2015, the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead duly adopted the Annual Budgets for the Special Districts of the Town of North Hempstead for the 2016 Fiscal Year. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Budgets, as adopted, are available for public inspection in the Office of the Town Clerk, 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York from 9:00 A.M. until 4:45 P.M. —Monday through Friday. Dated: Manhasset, New York October 29, 2015 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD WAYNE H. WINK, JR. TOWN CLERK Dated: Manhasset, New York October 29, 2015 NHP 142464 1x 11/06/ 2015 #142464 NOTICE OF ADOPTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 29, 2015, the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead duly adopted the Annual Budget for the Town of North Hempstead for the 2016 Fiscal Year. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Budget, as adopted, is available for public inspection in the Office of the Town Clerk, 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York from 9:00 A.M. until 4:45 P.M. —Monday through Friday. Dated: Manhasset, New York October 29, 2015 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD WAYNE H. WINK, JR. TOWN CLERK Dated: Manhasset, New York October 29, 2015 NHP 142469 1x 11/06/ 2015 #142469 NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION NEW HYDE PARK FIRE DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Annual Election of the New Hyde Park Fire District will take place on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 between the hours of 1:00pm and 9:00pm at the Fire Headquarters Building located at 1555 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, New York, for the purpose of electing one (1) Commissioner for a five (5) year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2020. Registered voters residing in the New Hyde Park Fire District shall be eligible to vote. Residents must be registered to vote with the Nassau County Board of Elections twenty-three (23) days before December 8, 2015 in order to be eligible to vote. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that Candidates for

District office shall file their names in petition form with the Secretary of the New Hyde Park Fire District at the Fire District Office located at 1555 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, New York, weekdays between the hours of 10:00AM and 6:00PM, and not later than 6:00PM, November 18, 2015. To be eligible a candidate must submit petitions sworn to by at least twenty-five (25) resident electors of the New Hyde Park Fire District. Candidates shall procure petition forms from the Fire District Secretary The Fire District Secretary shall prepare the ballot for the election (printed form for election machine) specifying the names of the candidates duly filed for each office in accordance with the above procedure, and in addition providing for a blank space for each office which may be filled in at the time of the election. The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote and upon roll call the resolution was declared duly adopted. November 3, 2015 Attest: Maria Passariello, Secretary New Hyde Park Fire District NHP 142460 1x 11/06/ 2015 #142460 Notice of Formation (LLC). Name: MyMediGoal LLC Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 09-29-15. Office location: Nassau COUNTY. NY DOS shall mail copy of process to: 135 Pine Street, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Purpose: Any lawful activity. NHP 142280 6x 10/02, 9, 16, 23, 30, #142280 11/06, 2015 NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF THE REGISTRATION ROLLS FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE NEW HYDE PARK FIRE DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the New Hyde Park Fire District on the 3rd day of November 2015, adopted the following resolution: it resolved that the Election Board appointed by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the New Hyde Park Fire District shall meet on the 8th day of December, 2015, between the hours of 11:00AM and 1:00PM (prevailing time) at the Fire Headquarters Building located at 1555 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, for the purpose of preparing the voter registration rolls for an Annual Election to be held on December 8, 2015, from 1:00PM until 9:00PM (prevailing time) at the Fire Headquarters Building located at 1555 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, New York. At the Annual Election voters shall vote upon candidates for the office of Fire Commissioner. Be it further resolved that pursuant to Town Law Section 175-a(2)(a) only those residents of the New Hyde Park Fire District who have registered to vote with the Nassau County Board of Elections on or before twenty-three (23) days before the date of said election shall be eligible to vote.” The Annual Election of the New Hyde Park Fire District that will include voting on Fire Commissioner candidates will be held on December 8, 2015 from 1:00PM prevailing time until 9:00PM prevailing time at the Fire Headquarters Building located at 1555 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, N.Y.

Dated: November 3, 2015 Maria Passariello Fire District Secretary NHP 142461 1x 11/06/ 2015 #142461 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead— Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals. The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00 a.m. APPEAL #20087 Bruce Arella, variances 70-28 & 70-29.B to maintain additions exceeding permitted lot coverage and gross floor area; E/side #24 Castle Ridge Rd., 160’ S/of Mill Spring Rd., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 204, Lot 26, R-A District. APPEAL #20088 Raghunathan Nair, variances 70-208.F, 70-50.B & 70-100.2.A(2) to construct a second-story addition to a nonconforming dwelling with an insufficient front yard setback and to maintain fencing forward of a building line; NE/cor./of #1000 Hillside Blvd. & E.A. White Ave., New Hyde Park, Sec. 8, Blk. 6, Lot 50, R-C District. APPEAL #20089 Iman Zeid, variance 70-100.2.A(4)(b) to construct fencing exceeding permitted height; E/side #27 Sutton Hill Ln., 600’ N/of Country Village Ln., Manhasset Hills, Sec. 8, Blk. 268, Lot 26, R-A District. APPEAL #20090—Balu Balakrishnan, conditional use 70-45 and variances 70-101.B and 70-231 to maintain a raised terrace in a required front yard and to convert a single-family dwelling to a mother-daughter use with an accessory apartment exceeding the permitted floor area; NE/cor./of 401 Hillside Ave. and Dail St., Herricks; Sec. 9, Blk. 81, Lot 401, R-C District. APPEAL #20091- Amato and Carmela Iannelli, conditional use 70-103.A and variances 70-139.A and 70-208.F to maintain a restaurant in a nonconforming building with insufficient off-street parking; S/ side 170 Main St., 232.674’ E/ of Madison St., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 37, Lot 10, B-B District. APPEAL #20078 Ayman Aly, variance 70-100.2.A(2) to maintain fencing forward of a front building line; NE/cor./of #18 Pinewood Ln. & Elm Dr., New Hyde Park, Sec. 8, Blk. 211-08, Lot 79, R-C District. APPEAL #20080—Sheikh Zarar, variance 70-41.A to maintain additions within a required side yard setback and with insufficient aggregate side yards; N/side 357 Powerhouse Road, 149.12’ W/of Old Powerhouse Rd., Roslyn Heights, Sec. 7, Blk. E, Lot 897, R-B District. All interested persons should appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and/or hearing. DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals NHP 142457 1x 11/06/ 2015 #142457 PUBLIC NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a public hearing was held by and before the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of New Hyde Park, New York, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 7:30 PM prevailing time, at the Village Hall, 1420 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, New York, and the following local law was adopted: A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 195 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF NEW HYDE PARK, ENTITLED “ZONING” TO CREATE SECTION 1953.1 ENTITLED “REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES” PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this local shall take effect immediately after its filing in the office of the Secretary of State and the publication of a public notice containing and abstract hereof, in accordance with the provisions of applicable state statue and local law. Dated: October 21, 2015 By Order of the Board of Trustees Inc. Village of New Hyde Park, N. Y. Cathryn Hillmann, Village Clerk-Treasurer NHP 142526 1x 11/06/2015 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU SUMMONS Index No. 1625-2015 Filed On: APRIL 6, 2015 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P., Plaintiff, v. Richard D. Hickis, Karen J. Hickis, the unknown successors in interest to Greenfield Liquidation Co. f/k/a Parkway Mortgage, Inc., and Nassau County Clerk, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint was not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). Failure to appear or answer will result in judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NASSAU COUNTY SHALL BE THE VENUE OF THIS ACTION. Venue is based on the location of the subject real property, 419 Leonard Boulevard, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Dated: March 25, 2015 Williamsville, NY FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP By: Richard Ahrens, Esq. 20 Lawrence Bell Drive, Suite 200 Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 932-1552 Our File No. 01-059320-T00 TO: Richard D. Hickis 419 Leonard Boulevard New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Karen J. Hickis 419 Leonard Boulevard New Hyde Park, NY 1104 Nassau County Clerk 240 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 NHP #142536 4x, November 6, 13, 20 and 27

GOP keeps hold on Hempstead Continued from Page 4 race centered on making town forms more accessible online, which she has since done by putting several printable forms on the town website. Amoroso spent 15 years as a prosecutor in Brooklyn before becoming head of the Nassau Off-Track Betting Corporation in 2005. He left the post in 2010 and has practiced law in Manhattan since 2013. The Lynbrook resident has argued that the town’s records are not transparent or accessible enough. While forms are available online, he said town officials make it harder than necessary to access financial records and other documents. Ahmad touted her continued efforts to get more clerk’s services online, adding that her office has an “open door” policy and complies with all requests for documents under the Freedom of Information Law. Ahmad’s salary as clerk is $106,500. Republican Councilman Edward Ambrosino won a fourth term representing the town’s Second District, beating Democrat Tammie Williams 64 percent to 36 percent — 10,891 to 6,116. “I want to thank the voters of the Second Councilmanic District for their confidence in me,” Ambrosino said. “I won’t let them down.” Williams said she expected the votes to turn out that way, but added that the race showed the effect of what she thinks is unfair gerrymandering in Hempstead. “This was about representation for all communities, so I’m going to continue to knock on the doors and engage constituents, take their issues to the board and advocate for them, and see that they are taken care of,” she said. Ambrosino, a North Valley Stream resident, was appointed to the Town Board in 2003 to represent his district, which includes Bellerose Terrace, Floral Park, South Floral Park, Garden City, Garden City South, New Hyde Park, Salisbury, Stewart Manor, and parts of Bellerose, East Meadow, Elmont, Franklin Square, Hempstead, Uniondale and West Hempstead. He previously served as the Nassau County Legislature’s first majority counsel. Williams, an Elmont resident, has been an Elmont Library trustee since 2013. She also runs helps run the Queens-based non-profit Girls PRIDE, which mentors girls of color. In a sit-down interview with Blank Slate Media, Williams said Ambrosino was failing to represent his district’s unincorporated areas, which depend on the town for many services that villages provide for themselves. Ambrosino said he was proud of his record on constituent service, specifically touting his role in replacing the Courtesy Hotel with commuter apartments. Ambrosino’s salary as a councilman is $71,000.

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LiU Post football survives on senior day By T H o M a s s c aV e T Ta After giving up 22 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, the LIU Post football team (6-3) held on and defeated Northeast-10 opponent, Southern Connecticut State University (3-6), 49-46 on Senior Day, Saturday, October 31, at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium in Brookville, N.Y. With just 16 seconds remaining in the contest, junior quarterback Jeff Kidd put the game in the books with a first down pass to sophomore wide receiver James Higgins on a crucial fourth-and-three. The game was highlighted by Kidd’s season-high six touchdown passes as the LIU offense proved to be unstoppable throughout the first three quarters. Two snaps into the second period, Kidd delivered a 19-yard touchdown pass to sophomore wide-out Kyle Ward, putting the hosts in front 14-7. On the following drive, junior running back David White dashed for 23-yards into Owls territory, before a personal foul on the defense put the Pioneers in the redzone. The next play resulted in a 13-yard touchdown as Kidd found senior tight end Sean Binckes, giving the Pioneers a 21-7 advantage. LIU’s onslaught continued for the third straight series as Kidd rifled a bullet to

Higgins, which set up shop at the Owls 37yard line. He then hoisted a 37-yard bomb, which was hauled in by junior wide-out Shane Hubbard for the score. Kidd threw three touchdowns in a span of 4:28, giving the Pioneers a commanding 28-7 lead. Southern Connecticut tacked on a field goal, but the Oregon-native kept on rolling as he scrambled for 41 yards down to the Owls 23-yard line. Three plays later, Kidd found Ward up the seam for an 18-yard touchdown in the back of the end-zone to put LIU ahead 35-10 heading into the locker room. In the latter stanza, the visitors marched down the field and scored a touchdown on their opening possession. However, the Pioneers kept airing it out as Kidd perfectly placed a 13-yard touchdown strike to Hubbard, scoring his second touchdown of the game. The Pioneers jumped out to a 42-17 lead, but the defense started to lose its footing when Owls quarterback Robert Nittolo threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to junior receiver Devante Jenkins making it a 42-24 game. As the third quarter came to a close, Kidd continued to throw for big chunks of yardage, hooking up with Binckes and then junior running back Mike Williams, giving the Pioneers a first and goal from the Owls 2-yard line. On the next play, Kidd found Williams again on an out route

for a two-yard score to close out the third quarter. A fourth quarter which was filled with injuries and miscues nearly cost the Pioneers the game. The Owls scored three touchdowns in the final period putting the crowd on the edge of their seats. After Jenkins scored his second touchdown of the game for the visitors, the Pioneers turned the ball over as Higgins coughed up the football. The visitors capitalized when senior running back Robert Thomas scampered into the end-zone from three yards out bringing the Owls within 11 at the 7:52 mark. In addition to senior linebacker Brandon Cheney missing his third straight game, the Pioneers lost junior safety Clarence Sears in the third quarter due to injury, leaving them thin in the secondary. With Sears sidelined, the guests continued to gain momentum as they got the ball back and scored with 3:35 remaining, cutting LIU’s lead down to three following a two point conversion. On the ensuing kickoff, sophomore defensive back Mike Gregorovic recovered a squib kick to give LIU possession. From that point on, the Pioneers were able to chew down the clock and escape with a 49-46 victory. Kidd completed 19-of-27 passing for 282 yards and a season-best six touchdowns. In addition to Kidd’s outstanding

performance, the Pioneers rushed for 260 yards and racked up 542 yards of total offense. White ran for a career-high 185 yards on 26 carries. Kidd also showed his mobility on the ground with six carries for 58 yards. Binckes had four catches for 67 yards and one touchdown. Williams served as a nice check-down option out of the backfield making four receptions for 58 yards and one score. Ward and Higgins each caught four balls for 48 yards. Defensively, the Pioneers missed the presence of Cheney and Sears late in the game, but did enough to secure the win. Junior linebacker Nate Feliz led the defense with a career-high 14 tackles. Junior defensive lineman Kenny Scotland and sophomore defensive lineman Kevin PetitFrere were fierce off the edges, each recording two sacks. Scotland led the squad with four quarterback hurries while Feliz and Petit-Frere each had two. Head LIU Post football coach Bryan Collins and the Pioneers will wrap up the 2015 regular season Saturday, Nov. 7, when they take on Northeast-10 rival Bentley University in Waltham, Mass. Kickoff is scheduled 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.

Midfield maintains perfection, Lady Jags win The NHP Lady Jaguars U-14 team rolled into Westfield, New Jersey on Sunday afternoon and left winners in a 3-1 match, one step closer to an undefeated season. Despite a less than ideal field and the quickly setting sun, the Lady Jags stepped up to show why they remain at the top of the pack in their conference. Sunday was all about the incredibly hard work of the midfielders It became obvious from the start of the game that FC Premier Coloccini was a fast paced and physical team. That proved to be no problem for Mary Tsahas, Zoe Winston, Erin Lutz and Aisling McGrath who dominated the middle of the field. On more than one occasion, Zoe Winston found herself wrapped in the arms of the opposing team but was still able to expertly maneuver the ball to the forwards. Mary Tsahas, the leading middie on the team, showed her poise and talent in tackling, frustrating the opposition with her foot skills and smart play. Erin Lutz and Aisling McGrath did their part in keeping fresh legs on the field and controlling the pace of the game. Scoring occurred in the first half when Caitlin Chestler passed to Carly Bloom for the 1st goal of the game. The second goal saw Mary Tsahas send the ball to Bella Arato who passed to Carly Bloom for the second goal

with the third goal scored by Bella Arato after a pass from Carly Bloom. The defense of Andrea Bouzos, Vrisida Bouzos, Samantha Corrigan, Jillian Fager, Nora Higgins and Catherine Rivera helped goalie Linda Artusa keep the Westfield team to one goal. The other offensive players, Samantha Coope, Marilena Mangiaracina, and Nicole Orlando supported the scoring drives for the Lady Jags.

Lady Thundercats claw way closer to top The New Hyde Park GU12 Lady Thundercats earned a hard fought 1-0 victory against Woodhaven United at Great Neck South High School. The match remained scoreless until late in the second half when Darla Petricca broke through and scored what proved to be the game winning goal with approximately five minutes left to play. Emma Fager was fantastic in goal stopping all shots, and the back line of Zandria Crosland, Lexi Burke, Sarah Carlson, and Jessica Vieni limited the scoring chances all day. The midfield play of Briana Dunn, Ava Giangrande, Meghan Korzevinski, and Lauren Connolly controlled

the play and worked the ball up to the forwards. Up top and on the flanks, Jordan Behar, Justina Pugliese, and Darla Petricca kept the pressure on throughout the game. The Lady Thundercats now sit in the top four of the GU12 Champions Division with three matches remaining.

NHP U12 Lions roar with a Halloween win The boys U12 NHP Lions took another win this Saturday, Oct. 31 putting them in second place in their division against the Great Neck White Bombers. The boys defeated the Bombers, 2-1, with goals scored by Brendon Coogan and Matthew Spagnolo. Many shots were put on goal and excellent ball skills were demonstrated by offenders Stephen Lopez and Mayur Talele. Julian Wasiluk, Jacob Miller, Jesse Ryan and Aidan Donohue patrolled the midfield, while reliable defense was put on display by Thomas Delloiacono, Luke Gruosso, Simon Papavangeli and Asim, repeatedly stopping Great Neck from attempting shots on goal and turning the ball away. Zack Montalbano also shined in goal.

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Cosmos clinch home field advantage The road to the 2015 North American Soccer League Championship Final goes through Cosmos Country. On Saturday night in their regular season finale at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium, the Cosmos defeated the Tampa Bay Rowdies, 2-0, to finish atop the league’s Combined Standings. The Cosmos (10-6-4), who have home field advantage throughout the postseason, will host either Tampa Bay (5-5-10) or Fort Lauderdale in a Championship Semifinal match at Brooklyn’s MCU Park next Saturday at 2 p.m.Cosmos “That was one of the things we were looking for,” midfielder Andrés Flores said. “It’s something special for the fans to have us here and it’s special for us because we want to play in front of them.” “Now we have the biggest challenge of the playoffs,” goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer added. “The advantage of playing at home is immense.” The Cosmos, who went undefeated en route to claiming the Spring Season title, finished third in the Fall Season Standings. But they ended the regular season on a four-game winning streak and unbeaten in their last five games. Ottawa’s 1-1 draw with Atlanta earlier on Saturday opened the door for the Cosmos to finish atop the Combined Standings. To do so, they would have to beat the Rowdies by at least two goals. Those goals came four minutes apart in the second half. First, Raúl netted his eighth goal of the season when he took a

pass from Ruben Bover and put a low leftfooted shot under Matt Pickens and inside the far post in the 54th minute. Raúl and Marcos Senna were honored before their final regular season game in their storied careers and video tributes to both Spanish legends were played at halftime. “When you’re a kid you always want to play with the best players in the world, and now I’ve had the opportunity to play with two legends of the sport,” Flores said. Sebastian Guenzatti followed Raúl’s strike with his fifth goal of the season in the 58th minute, sliding to latch onto a Walter Restrepo cross after Senna played him behind the defense. “It felt really good actually. The first thing I thought was to celebrate with the crowd,” Guenzatti said. “It felt amazing. Now we can get a final at home.” The celebration wasn’t just reserved for Guenzatti and the players on the field. “The second goal was very important for us and it came at a very good time for us,” Cosmos coach Giovanni Savarese said. “That’s why the reaction on the bench, because we understood exactly at that moment that we were in first place.” Now the Cosmos shift their focus on the postseason and winning a second NASL championship in three years. There is a new goal to accomplish – sending two legends in Raúl and Senna out on top. “I think that’s the main goal, to have them leave as champions,” Guenzatti said.

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