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N. Shore firms key in Skelos, Silver trials

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Reps for Glenwood Management, Physicians Reciprocal testify

By N o A H M A N S k A R Two North Shore companies and a third with ties to Nassau County have proven central to the proceedings in the federal corruption trials against al state lawmakers Sheldon Silver and Dean Skelos, as pretrial court filings indicated they would.

New Hyde Park-based luxury real estate developer Glenwood Management figures largely in both trials, in which state Assemblyman Silver (D-Lower Manhattan), the former speaker of the Assembly, and state Sen. Skelos (R-Rockville Centre), the former majority leader of the state Senate, are charged with using political power to procure favors and kickbacks.

Glenwood Management, which is located at 1200 Union Turnpike, was one of three companies prosecutors allege Skelos pressured into doing favors for his son Adam Skelos, who is on trial alongside his father, worth

$300,000 in total.

And at Silver’s suggestion, Glenwood gave several property tax refund cases to a Manhattan law firm that had a fee-sharing agreement with the former state Assembly speaker that earned him about $700,000.

Both Skelos and Silver advocated rent control laws and real estate tax breaks Glenwood officials said the developer relies on to stay in business, news reports say.

For instance, Silver used his position to block a substance abuse treatment clinic from opening near one of the firm’s high-end downtown Manhattan buildings, according to prosecutors’ pretrial filings.

According to news reports, Glenwood officials have testified that despite discomfort with the arrangements, the firm kept them in place because of concerns about damaging its relationships with the lawmakers, who had proven themselves powerful political alContinued on Page 73

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A giant blow-up New York Rangers greeted visitors at the door of the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink in Great Neck when the team held a Try-Hockey-For-Free event last Sunday.

See story and photos on Page 75.

Lake Success attorney, bar association prez dies at 61

By J oe N i k i c Nassau County Bar Association President Steven Eisman died last Thursday after several weeks of suffering from sinus surgery complications. He was 61.

Eisman, who was named the bar association’s 113th president in June, was an executive partner for Lake Successbased law firm Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara & Wolf.

“The NCBA board and it’s

members extend our deepest condolences to Steve’s family, co-workers, friends, colleagues, clients, and all who had the good fortune to be touched by his special talent and big heart,” bar association Continued on Page 60

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Attorney faces larceny charges G.N. lawyer allegedly stole $470K

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The panelists and members of the United Parent-Teacher Council

State, local officials seek ed policy reform Common Core, teacher evaluations among possible changes

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A group of panelists made up of state and local officials and educators agreed Monday that the state’s education system needs change to its current Common Core standards and remove the use of student standardized test scores in teacher evaluations.

Speaking at a Great Neck Public Schools forum at Great Neck South High School, panelists discussed the future of the state’s public education policies and what is being done at the state level to implement changes.

The panel consisted of state Sen. Carl Marcellino, state Sen. Jack Martins, Roger Tilles, a member of the Board of Regents tenth judicial district; state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel; Great Neck Public Schools Superintendent Teresa Prendergast; Great Neck Teachers Association President Sheila Henchy; and the United ParentTeacher Council’s Co-Presidents Joanne Chan and Sarah Moss.

Marcellino, who represents the fifth Senate district and is a

member of the Senate’s education committee, said the Common Core does not address the needs of individual students.

“Kids learn differently. Some kids are listeners, some kids are readers,” he said. “One thing you learn when you travel is that one size does not fit all. It does not work that way in a classroom and it does not work that way when you’re trying to make national policy.”

The standards, first introduced in 2012, are intended to teach conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills at each grade level to prepare students for more complex future coursework.

Some educators and administrators say the ideas behind the curriculum are strong, but its rollout has caused problems for New York’s teachers and students.

Schimel said state lawmakers consistently focus on big groups in addressing problems rather than individuals.

“No one size fits all, but in a bureaucracy, often times, we try to solve things with one size fits all,” she said.

Tilles said he has seen successes in schools using the standards but teachers used creative methods to slightly alter the guidelines provided by the state.

“I have seen tremendous programs using the Common Core standards,” he said. “But the teachers have collaborated for the curriculum and not taking the modules that are given by the state.”

Prendergast said she wanted to see education policies made by local officials with ties to each school district.

“It is so important for communities to maintain that local control,” she said. “Particularly in communities where they have opportunities where they have partnerships with the school boards and teachers and administrators to make those decisions that best impact the children to which they serve.”

Currently, the state Legislature sets standards for what students should know and be able to accomplish at each grade level, and local school districts create curriculum based on those standards.

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nic allegedly used the money for personal interests such as rent, travel, entertainment, food, and other miscellaneous expenses.

Spitalnic’s former mother-inlaw discovered the suspicious activity when she tried to pay real estate taxes and found they had already been paid by a title company, according to the DA’s office.

She confronted the defendant, the DA’s office said, who gave her a satisfaction of mortgage document saying the loan had been satisfied.

The document, which was filed with the Nassau County Clerk’s office in May, was forged, according to the DA’s office.

In the second case, Spitalnic was representing a family that was selling their home.

After a buyer paid a $171,500 down payment for the home, the DA’s office said Spitalnic was supposed to hold that money in escrow pending the closing.

After the property’s closing on Sept. 8, the DA’s office said, the sellers never received the escrow money.

Efforts to reach Spitalnic’s law offices and his attorney, Andrew Stengel, were unavailing.

A Great Neck attorney was arrested last Wednesday morning for stealing more than $470,000 from a Manhasset couple selling their home and taking out and falsely representing himself to take out a loan as a part owner of a corporation owned by his former mother-in-law, Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced.

Daniel Spitalnic, 38, of Queens, faces charges, in two separate cases, of three counts of second-degree grand larceny, one count of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, and one count of offering a false instrument for filing in the first-degree.

If convicted of the top count, Spitalnic faces up to 15 years in prison, the DA’s office said.

“This attorney allegedly enriched himself at the expense of his clients and mortgaged a property that belonged to his former mother-in-law’s corporation,” Singas said in a statement.

“Stealing is wrong, but for an attorney to allegedly defraud a former family member and client is particularly troubling.”

Spitalnic, whose practice is located at 6 Grace Ave., was released on $30,000 bail and is due back in court tomorrow.

In March, Singas said, Spitalnic obtained a $300,000 loan by representing himself as part owner and officer of a business owned by his former mother inlaw.

The loan was secured by a mortgage on a commercial property in Great Neck, the DA’s office said, and Spital- Daniel Spitalnic

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Doc offers ‘code’ to improved health Former Great Neck resident publishes first book based on medical career findings

He attended John F. Kennedy Elementary School, and later Great Neck North Middle and High School.

After graduating high school in 1984, Morris beDr. Brian Morris said treating patients with health and wellness issues helped him achieve his “bucket gan the road to his extensive career in medicine at the list goal” of publishing his first book: “The Wellness University of Pennsylvania.

Following graduation from Pennsylvania in 1988, Code: The Evidence-Based Prescription for Weight he attended Johns Hopkins University for medical Loss, Longevity, Health and Happiness.”

“There was one patient who was really struggling school, and later completed a three-year Internal Medicine Residency Program at Yale. my first year of practice. He weighed Morris got his first job in 1995 over 500 pounds,” said Morris, a forwhen he became a physician and clinimer Great Neck resident. “What I bacal director at the Beth Israel Deaconsically did was try to come up with a ess Medical Center, an academic cenprogram that would help his lifestyle ter at Harvard University. that was beyond pills and surgery. I While in Boston, Morris said he wanted to put that program into book learned that people could not successform.” fully improve their health by following While he said he has been writbig programs with popular books like ing the book in his mind for 20 years, the “South Beach Diet.”

Morris’ eye-opening experiences at his “People need to change habits one first job at a Boston medical practice at a time really slowly. But you have sparked his search to find treatment to do it so it sticks and becomes more plans that worked for patients. of a routine,” he said. “I don’t want “You get there and you start see- Dr. Brian Morris people thinking about their habits. I ing patients and think everything I just learned in my training will help these people,” want them to figure out how to make it part of your he said. “You think you know everything and people routine, like when you brush your teeth.”

Morris left Boston in 2001 to join a private medistart coming to your door and you do all these things and then people start to come back and you still see cal practice in Dallas, where he worked for eight a lot of problems. For me, I got frustrated because I years.

In Dallas, he met people who ran the Comprehenthought ‘I’m doing all the right things but there are sive Health Program at University of California at Los still a lot of issues.’”

Originally born in Mount Clemens, Mich., where Angeles, where he now serves as the associate direchis father, Stephen, was stationed at an Air Force base, tor of the program, as well as the Associate Professor Continued on Page 60 Morris moved to Great Neck at the age of 2.

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Plaza eyes fee hike for booting license

By J oe N i k i c People who park illegally on private property in the Village of Great Neck Plaza may see an increase in fees for having their car “booted.”

At Wednesday’s meeting, the village’s Board of Trustees announced their interest in amending village code to increase fees for vehicle immobilization, better known as booting, from $125 to $300.

Increased booting fees are one of three changes the board is considering to make to village code, which Village Attorney Richard Gabriele said has not been changed in 18 years.

“The village does not do the booting.

An operator would have to have an agreement or contract with a private property owner,” Village of Great Neck Plaza ClerkTreasurer Patricia O’Byrne said. “We’re just trying to make sure we regulate and know whose out there doing it.”

Sean Fagan, an employee at Fagan’s Towing at 22 Watermill Lane in Great Neck, said $300 was the standard price in Nassau County.

“That’s what everybody in the industry that is licensed by the Town of North Hempstead charges,” he said.

The next code change would remove the requirement for towing or booting companies to accept major credit cards.

“I think the reason for that was back then there were no ATM machines and there was a lot less access to cash,” Ga-

briele said. “This change removes that provision” The last code change the board is considering would increase the fee to obtain a booting license, which Gabriele said costs $100 to obtain and $25 to renew each year in current village code.

The change would see the license fee increase to $250 and the yearly renewal fee increase to $100.

Village of Great Neck Mayor Jean Celender said the village code should be amended to be up-to-date with standard fees.

“I think that the most board members are feeling like this should be amended.

I mean, 18 years,” she said. “What fees haven’t gone up?”

The board said they would vote on the amendments at the next meeting on Dec. 2.

Also at the meeting, the board unanimously approved a proposal from the Village of Great Neck Plaza’s Business Improvement District for a grant from the Town of North Hempstead to streetscape the alleyway between the Gussack Lot and Middle Neck Road.

The town’s Business and Tourism Development Corporation is accepting requests from non-profit and civic associations for a $10,000 grant to improve local areas, Celender said.

“The BID would be the entity that would have to apply for it because they do not allow municipalities to apply for

it,” she said.

Celender added that the BID would pay $10,000 towards the project and asked the village to match the $10,000 they would receive from the town if selected for the grant.

She also said the project would cost between $25,000 and $30,000.

Also at the meeting, the board unanimously voted to allow free parking in the village’s outdoor parking lots on Saturdays during the holiday season.

On Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Dec. 12, and Dec. 19 residents can park in outdoor village parking lots without paying parking meters.

“I know that some merchants will tell us they don’t like the whole concept of it but anything we do we will have some people who are not in favor of it,” Celender said. “I think it is trying to encourage people to come here and shop for the holidays and that message is very important.”

G.N. Estates trustees eye theater answers said. “Let’s get a conclusion as to are we moving forward or aren’t we moving forVillage of Great Neck Estates trustees ward? Where are we? What do we think on Thursday scheduled a public hearing is going to happen? And what’s holding on an application to demolish the First this whole thing up?

The company is seeking to tear down Playhouse Theater and build an apartthe theater, which dates back to 1925 and ment complex in its place for Jan. 11 Village of Great Neck Estates Mayor in its heyday hosted entertainers such as David Fox said he wanted to meet with the Marx Brothers and Irving Berlin, to representatives of First Playhouse of build an apartment complex.

The demolition of the former theater Great Neck Corp., the project’s developers, before the meeting to discuss the sta- has been delayed multiple times.

The original plan for the project, tus of the project.

“I think it will benefit us all if we have which was approved in 2007, was to keep a sit down face-to-face meeting,” Fox Continued on Page 60

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RE-ELECT

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Experience Integrity Efficiency VOTE FOR BOB LINCOLN

Vote December 8th 3pm-9pm

Absentee ballots are available. Contact the Park Office at 5 Beach Road or call 516-482-0181 for information.

Every Vote Is Important Bob Lincoln is a life time resident of Great Neck. His participation within Great Neck encompasses over 50 years of devotion, committment and integrity to the Great Neck Community Bob has served as a volunteer in the Great Neck community his entire adult life. Bob was elected to the Board of Commissioners of the Great Neck Park District in December, 2000 and re-elected in 2003, 2006, 2009 and 2012.

His background in both government and the private sector has brought a unique perspective to the Park District in the areas of planning, maintenance and administration. He is a tremendous advocate for all users of our parks, and cares about people of all ages and interests. Bob has been involved with the Park District since the 1970’s and he provided the groundwork that led to the development of the defibrillator program now in place at our major parks and facilities. He has personally donated two defibrillaters to the parks.

Bob has been a member of the Vigilant Fire Company for 51 years, where he served twice as Chief of the Department and is currently a member of the Board of Trustees. He has also chaired the Emergency Management Committee of the Eighth Fire Battalion of Nassau County.

Bob is a founding member of the Great Neck Historical Society where he chairs the committee to preserve Stepping Stones Lighthouse. He also serves as a director of the Great Neck Student Aid Fund.

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Legislature OKs $46M in fee revenue Hikes part of effort to close $81M hole in county budget as Nov. 30 NIFA deadline approaches Both fee increases were origiBY N O A H M A N S K A R nally proposed by Mangano.

A N D J OE N IKIC The Nassau County Legislature voted Monday night to approve several fee increases that would generate $46 million in anticipated revenue for next year’s budget, four days after a state-appointed financial oversight board rejected the budget legislators had previously approved.

The Nov. 19 vote by the Nassau Interium Finance Authority gave County Executive Edward Mangano and Nassau legislative leaders until Nov. 30 to cover an $81 million deficit risk and present a revised budget.

NIFA Board Chairman Jon Kaiman told Newsday the restored fee increases were a “positive sign,” but did not say if enough revenue was generated to pass the budget.

Mortgage recording fees will increase from $150 to $300 for a projected revenue increase of $16 million and tax map verification fees will increase from $75 to $225 for a projected revenue increase of $19.6 million.

Additional fee hikes for the traffic ticket administrative charge, filing building plans with Department of Public Works and review of commercial fire plans by the Fire Commission are projected to add $10.6 million in revenue.

“A great deal of effort since last week, and as recent as this morning, was expended to make sure we that could join together in making the cuts that were imposed or would have been imposed if we did not come up with a plan of our own,” Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow). “I am pleased that we were able to do this in a bipartisan way and I am very proud of every one of my colleagues on this board, both the minority and the majority. Because we can show the public that when it comes to standing together for good reason, we can do it.”

Kaiman has repeatedly said NIFA is prepared to make drastic cuts to discretionary expenses, impose a countywide hiring freeze and more tightly control county contracts.

Jon Kaiman Mangano’s office released a list of $17.6 million in proposed cuts last week, including $6.4 million from youth services, $4.4 million from subsidies for the Nassau Inter-County Express Bus service, $4.3 million from emergency services training, $1.2 million from aid for villages and $500,000 for social services.

Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D-Hempstead) said he urged his caucus to support the fee hikes once the funding of youth

services and NICE bus services were threatened.

In addition to shifting revenue and expenses, Kaiman said, Mangano and the legislators can try to convince the authority that some of the revenue sources NIFA has judged as risky will actually come through. Those include $20 million from a proposed video casino and $10 million in sales tax revenue.

The budget also contains $60 million in borrowing for property tax refunds, which NIFA has said it will approve because the Legislature passed reforms to the tax certiorari system this year that will go into effect in 2017.

When NIFA formally took control of the county’s finances in January 2011, it expected them to be in order by this year, Kaiman said.

But with a hefty deficit risk this year and the county’s fouryear financial plan holding an additional risk of $805.8 million, according to NIFA’s analysis, management of the county’s finances is approaching “a point of no return,” NIFA Board member Adam Haber said Thursday.

“It’s not going to be pretty, because the money’s not going to come out of thin air,” Haber said.

The authority has brought on Mark Page, former head of New York City’s Office of Management and Budget, to act as its financial adviser through the rest of the budget process.

NIFA also voted Thursday to retain a law firm in case it needs to defend its actions in court. Mangano sued over the 2011 takeover, but dropped the suit two months later.

“Although we’re hoping for peace, we’re preparing for war,” said Jeremy Wise, NIFA’s general counsel, at Thursday’s meeting.

The rejection of the budget came six days after the Legislature finally struck a 1.2-percent property tax increase, expected to raise $12 million in revenue, from the budget in a first-ever override of an executive veto.

Hours before the vote, Kaiman sent legislative leaders a second letter warning them NIFA would take action if the Legislature cut any more revenue from the budget.

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Singas responds to death of girl, 12 Ask Legislature again to increase penalties for suspended drivers who injure or kill

By J oe N i k i c Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas on Friday renewed her call on Albany lawmakers to pass legislation increasing penalties for suspended and revoked drivers who injure or kill others after the guilty plea of a man who killed a 12-year-old Valley Stream resident.

“This tragic case is a sad reminder that our laws need to be stronger,” Singas said in a statement.

“A suspended or revoked driver who seriously injures or kills a person should be charged with a felony— not the same misdemeanor charge the driver would have received if he or she had just been stopped by a police officer. I’m grateful for our bill sponsors and call on Albany to take action before another tragedy occurs.”

District Attorney-Elect Madeline Singas

Singas’ call for action came after Austin Soldano, 30, of Seaford, pleaded guilty today to charges in two vehicular crime cases.

In August 2014, he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in Long Beach, which caused his license to be suspended, the DA’s office said.

While illegally driving with a suspended license in December 2014, the DA’s office said, Soldano struck and killed 12-yearold Zachary Ranftle in Valley Stream.

The legislation, which was authored by Singas’ office and sponsored by state Sen. Jack Martins and Assemblymen Todd Kaminsky and David McDonough, would make driving with a suspended or revoked license chargeable as an E felony in incidents involving serious injury, the DA’s office said.

Suspended and revoked drivers involved in incidents resulting in death would be charged with a D felony under the proposed law.

In current law, suspended and revoked drivers involved in incidents resulting in death or serious injury face misdemeanor charges with a maximum sentence of six months of jail time.

Soldano pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, failure to stop at an intersection, and reckless driving in the drunk driving case.

In the case involving Ranftle’s death, he pleaded guilty to second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and failure to exercise due care.

Soldano was also recently convicted of a third

case, in which he pleaded guilty to third-degree unlawful fleeing of a police officer in a motor vehicle and reckless driving in a 2013 incident on the Southern State Parkway.

He is expected to be sentenced to six months in jail for the 2013 case, the DA’s office said, and is expected to be sentenced to 18 month’s in jail for today’s two cases.

Soldano is expected to be sentenced for today’s cases on Jan. 5, 2016, according to the DA’s office.

Assistant DAs Christopher Casa and Stefanie Palma of Singas’ Vehicular Crimes Bureau are prosecuting the case.

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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Anti-Muslim rhetoric contradicts holiday spirit Thanksgiving ushers in a season of holi- culture, fostering understanding, commuday shopping, festive events like parades, nication and bonds. It is harder to support tree lightings, football, cultural favorites killing people once they are no longer conlike the Nutcracker Ballet and Radio City sidered “other” or “stranger” or some anonyRockettes, the ball drop in Times Square — mous figure. big gatherings where there is a collective Face-to-face contact, personal commuwarmth and good cheer to counter the dark- nication make all the difference. ness and chill of winter.

President Obama’s Administration has This year might be different, as people taken dramatic steps to boost travel and shun shopping malls, stadiums, concert halls tourism — improving the entry process and and curtail travel plans out of fear. expanding automated passport control kioks This is exactly what terrorism is de- at airports, participating in a public-private signed to do. No terror attack is an existen- partnership, Brand USA, to promote travel tial threat; the 19 9/11 hijackers could never to the US. Easing visa restrictions had been a take over our country. goal, and it is a key reason for the growth in Terrorists cannot take all of us. What international visits and the economic boom terror attacks are designed to do - and so far that has brought. showing amazing ease at doing — is disrupt Obama’s National Travel and Tourism the economy, particularly tourism.

Strategy has a goal of attracting 100 million And let’s be clear: America’s leadership international visitors a year to the U.S. by in the world is less because of “values” — 2021. you can’t actually transplant our ConstituSo far, number of foreign visitors has tion and Bill of Rights, as we have found risen from 55 million in 2009 to 70 million in Iraq — than our economic might (look in 2014. at how Great Britain, once the mightiest It’s important to put this into perspecempire on the planet, has fallen as a super- tive because last year alone, 20 million interpower). national visitors came to the United States If our economy colunder the visa waiver lapses, so does our abilprogram — just hopping ity to maintain military on a plane and coming supremacy, dictate policy in, while the handful of and transplant our culSyrian and Iraqi refugees tural and political values. who are admitted into In 2014 international the U.S. go through the visitors spent $220.8 bilmost stringent vetting lion experiencing the process ever devised, takUnited States. These ing 18 to 24 months to travel and tourism “excomplete. ports” accounted for 31 Who becomes a canpercent of all U.S. servicdidate for resettlement es exports and 9 percent in the US starts with a of all U.S. exports, goods recommendation from and services alike, helpthe United Nations High ing maintain a favorable Commissioner on Refutrade balance. Internagees (only 1% are recomtional spending supports mended). That candidate Pulse of the Peninsula 1.3 million jobs. goes first to the U.S. State International spendDepartment for review ing is just a small fraction of the travel and (20 percent are excluded) and the remaintourism industry in the United States, which ing candidates are subjected to an extensive all told generated $1.5 trillion in economic review by a half-dozen agencies including output in 2013.

Department of Homeland Security and the Travel and tourism supports nearly 8 FBI, which reviews every terror watch list in million U.S. jobs - one out of every 18 Ameri- the world, and does batteries of interviews. cans is employed, directly or indirectly, in a The process, with 20 separate methoditravel or tourism-related enterprise. In 2014, cal steps, takes 18-24 months.

U.S. travel and tourism output represented Now Republicans, advancing legislation 2.6 percent of gross domestic product. through Congress (it passed the House 289 Strength of tourism has been a big factor to 137 with 47 Democrats) have drawn a in wresting the U.S. out of the 2008 Great new line in the sand, blocking the refugee Recession, consistently outpacing other sec- program altogether, unless every one of the tors in private job creation and helping bring 10,000 refugees that Obama wants to take down the unemployment rates from 10 per- in next year be personally vouched for by cent to 5 percent today. the director of the F.B.I., the secretary of Travel industry, historically, has been the the Department of Homeland Security and greatest engine for upward mobility of any, the director of national intelligence, that lifting up women, minorities and yes, immi- each applicant from Syria and Iraq poses no grants from poverty into the middle class. threat.

Tourism is the first or second more im“The United States has resettled portant industry in most countries, states 784,000 refugees since September 11, and even localities including New York City. 2001,” Kathleen Newland of the Migration But its importance goes beyond eco- Policy Institute wrote recently. “In those 14 nomics. Each traveler and each person the years, exactly three resettled refugees have traveler meets become an ambassador for been arrested for planning terrorist activiContinued on Page 61 their country and their community and their

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New York schools failing to teach good citizenship

Home of the brave?

n 13 May 1939, more than 900 Jews fled Nazi Germany aboard a luxury cruise liner, the SS St. Louis.

After failing to enter Cuba, the passengers sought entrance into the United States but were rejected again.

Many top U.S. officials in President Roosevelt’s administration warned that there was “Nazi agents” among the passengers.

The SS St. Louis was eventually forced to return to Europe. By war’s end, more than 250 of its passengers were killed by the Nazis.

The journey of the SS St. Louis echoes loudly in the discussion of Syrian refugees following the terrorist attacks in Paris on Nov. 13 that so far has killed 130 people.

Following the attacks, Republican Presidential hopefuls and governors, without any legal authority, rushed to oppose or even defy President Obama’s plan to resettle 10,000 Syrian refugees — out of the millions caught between fleeing attacks by Syrian President Assad, Al Qaeda and ISIS that have already claimed more than 200,000 lives.

Thirty-one Republican governors vowed to block entrance into their states.

Almost all the Republican presidential candidates said they also opposed accepting Syrian refugees.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he wouldn’t even accept “3-year-old orphans.” Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Sen. Ted Cruz said they would make an exception — for Christians.

By contrast, French President Francois Hollande said after the terror attacks he would continue to honor his pledge to take in 30,000 refuges. In neighboring Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel has promised to take in a million.

The Republicans in the House of

Representatives then voted for the SAFE Act, which they said would toughen the screening of refugees but would actually bring the process to a halt.

Sadly, they were joined by 47 Democrats, led by Rep. Steve Israel.

In several meetings, according to the Huffington Post, Israel presented fellow Democrats with polling data that showed that voting against it would hurt them politically.

“I present polling data on a weekly basis to inform my colleagues of where the American electorate stands on current issues, and this week was no different,” Israel is quoted as saying. “I also reiterated more than once that I was in no way telling members how to vote and that they should listen to the ranking members with policy expertise on the issue.”

It is hard to believe that at a time when we are witness to images of 3-year-old toddlers washing up on shore that the politics of the refugees even enters the discussion.

The United States has already taken in 1,900 Syrian refugees in the past four years under an application process that takes 18-24 months to complete. Most of the refugees are women and children under the age of 12. None has been arrested. But in a country that calls itself the home of the brave and a beacon of hope symbolized by the Statue of Liberty we cannot take in another 10,000 people?

Facing an Islamic State seeking to undermine western values with acts of terror and recruit disaffected young people drawn by a holy war against non-Muslims, our representatives apparently have more concern for their jobs than the suffering of thousands. Or the good of our nation.

History repeats itself and, if the purpose of terrorism is to intimidate, the Islamic State scores a victory.

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an’t anyone take a joke today?

Well, no and certainly not at Yale or Missouri where political correctness is no joking matter.

At our pseudo-bastions of open and free discourse, we find students “outraged” at perceived micro-aggressions, vaguely defined as structural bias.

They are so traumatized that college administrators must provide “safe spaces,” presumable to protect them from insensitive comments. It actually would be a laugh out-loud joke if the students were not serious.

Indeed they are serious; seriously uninformed.

The mini campus mobs are out to silence anyone who disagrees with them. Apparently, the sensitive scholars never took a high school civics course.

They never studied the First Amendment to the Constitution which, as most people recognize, is needed to protect harsh, disturbing and often abhorrent speech so such speech can be challenged by more rational, intelligent free speech.

Today, we reap the results of the collapse of civic education in the country and, in particular, New York State.

The New York State Education Department began its attack on the Constitution in 1998 with a process that scrapped a required 12TH grade, rigorous American Government course and replaced it with a Participation in Government course.

Essentially a course on the origins, foundation and basic principles of American Government was replaced with a vacuous, simplistic course based on “issues and community service.” An in-depth study of the U.S. Constitution was replaced with a course best described as a primer for community organizers.

The lack of civic education is not only dangerous in a democracy but may also be illegal in New York State. Section 801 of the New York State Education Law reads: “The regents shall prescribe courses of instruction in the history, meaning, significance and effect of the provisions of the Constitution of the United States, the amendments thereto, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the state of New York and the amendments thereto......”

Parents who care about the rule of law may consider sending their children to colleges that uphold free speech. They may consider inquiring if their local school district teaches 12TH grade Participation in Government or American Government.

Better yet, parents should be “outraged” that Education Commissioner MaryEllen Eliia presides over a State Education Department that fails to adequately educate students on the bulwark of our basic freedoms, the state and national Constitution.

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Saving Nassau from insolvency

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assau County’s finances are in worse shape than when the Nassau Interim Finance Authority declared a control period in 2011.

The projected 2015 operating deficit on a Generally Accepted Accounting Principles basis is $188.2 million while the GAAP deficit for 2011 was $160 million.

“How could this be?” you ask. Here’s the explanation: In December 2011, the NIFA board approved a 2012-2015 fiscal plan that included the continuance of a wage freeze and more than $400 million in borrowing for Tax Cert settlements, judgments and termination pay.

In return, the county pledged it would either obtain $150 million of union givebacks or make other recurring cuts totaling $150 million.

In addition, the county promised it would fully fund with operating revenue all tax certs, judgments and settlements, and termination expenses beginning in fiscal year 2015.

Under these terms, it was

projected that the county could achieve a GAAP-balanced budget in 2015 and the NIFA control period could be lifted.

Even though Nassau County Executive Mangano dragged his feet in making all the promised cuts, the plan appeared to be working because NIFA helped it along by rejecting more than $200 million in borrowing deemed non-essential. The county ended fiscal year 2012 with a $64.1 deficit (down 60 percent from the previous year) and in 2013 the deficit was $73.6 million.

Clearly, the 2015 budget balance was on its way.

However, that positive trend ended in 2014 when the 2011 bargain was discarded in favor of political expediency.

As a result, the GAAP deficit grew to $189.2 million in fiscal year 2014 and is projected to be $188.2 million in 2015, $211.4 million in 2016, $302.1 million in 2018 and in 2019, a staggering $351.3 million.

The rapidly deteriorating finances are due to the reckless an-

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right tics of two people: Jon Kaiman, who became chairman of NIFA in 2013 and County Executive Ed Mangano.

Kaiman’s boast that the deal he negotiated to lift the county’s public employee wage freeze was cost-neutral or fully funded was, as predicted, false.

It is costing taxpayers over $70 million a year more. And Mangano has failed to produce cuts and other sources of revenue

to fund the added labor costs. the board retained as an advisor, Fortunately, the adults on the the most highly regarded municiNIFA board stepped forward — pal budget expert in the state, leaving Kaiman to lead from be- Mark Page. hind — and crafted a resolution Page served in New York rejecting the county’s multi-year City’s Office of Management financial for 2016-2019.

Budget as counsel or budget diThe resolution approved rector from 1978 to 2013 in the unanimously on November 19 administrations of mayors Koch, boldly stated: Dinkins, Giuliani and Bloomberg.

NIFA is charged with the reDuring the City’s 1970s fiscal sponsibility to impose fiscal disci- crisis, Page was responsible for pline on the county if the county developing and executing fiscal cannot do so on its own. plans that permitted the City to Today, NIFA’s disapproval of attain a GAAP-balanced budget. the adopted financial plan is the Mr. Page — described in the first step in such a process.

New York Observer as a man with As required by the NIFA Act, “little patience for what he sees the county will be afforded one as the inability of politicians to opportunity to get its own house see beyond a short-term calcuin order by providing NIFA with lus” — no doubt will be shocked a satisfactory modified financial by Nassau’s fiscal shenanigans. plan by Nov. 30, 2015.

But if any man can put the If the county fails, then NIFA county on the path to fiscal righwill have to power to adopt its teousness, it’s Page. own modifications to the finanNassau’s taxpayers should cial plan. This is not a pleasant be pleased the no nonsense NIFA prospect, but the NIFA directors board members have taken the will fulfill their statutory respon- lead to fix the ailing County. sibility.

And with Mark Page workThe other good news that ing with them, they have a good came out of the NIFA meeting: chance of succeeding.

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Anti-corruption reforms still missing

t has been two months since the panel to review Nassau County’s contracting process, led by former Nasdaq chairman Frank Zarb, issued a report urging rapid changes to the way Nassau procures contracts.

The Zarb report also recommended much needed suggestions for new anti-corruption laws.

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano publicly backed almost every recommendation made by the Zarb report, yet, in the two months that have passed, nothing has changed in the way Nassau conducts business.

I talked with Mr. Zarb as he went through the fact-finding process before he issued his report. I offered suggestions for everything from creating an online

searchable contract database to getting rid of the ability to award contracts under $25,000 without a legislative vote .

Many of the ideas I shared were listed in an oped piece I’d written, which was posted online September 23rd by Newsday. Though Nassau County continues to drag its heels making changes to its contracting process and passing anti-corruption laws, I have a few more suggestions to add to Zarb’s list.

First, to make sure there are checks and balances, I recommend the county Legislature, Nassau District Attorney and Nassau Comptroller be responsible for approving new contracts.

Once any contract gets their seal of approval, NIFA (Nassau Interim Finance Authority) can

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All Things Political sign-off on it. Once every member of the legislature is responsible for approval of contracts, the pay to play mentality of only connected vendors will be restricted, thus opening the field

to competition, and better pricing. With the District Attorney in the process, vendors and taxpayers will know the contracts are legal.

No longer will Abtech-style deals, or 60-year Singh type leases be pushed through. With the involvement of the comptroller’s office as a third set of eyes, the public can be assured the contracts make financial sense.

This will bring to an end the pay-to-play awarding of contracts between $24,000 and $24,999, that total almost $10 million.

Then, when NIFA gives its final stamp of approval, residents will know County government has thoroughly vetted the process.

I have spoken to many vendors and contractors who have been frustrated by their inability to participate on a level playing field when it comes to doing business with the county.

Having a streamlined vetting process where all can compete will bring down costs for the financially strapped Nassau County government.

Finally, Nassau should follow the lead of Town of Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner, by banning campaign contributions to county officials from companies and vendors vying for county business.

As transparency and competition become commonplace, taxpayers will finally be able to receive better services for lower costs.

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Show thanks by helping the less fortunate Thanksgiving is approaching and it is time to be thankful for all we have and all that we have been given by God. It’s time we gather with friends and family for our annual Thanksgiving dinner. But it is also a time to think of our fellow New Yorkers’ who have lost much

in their lives and who are less fortunate.

Many are now homeless and hungry and quite needy this time of the year.

This holiday season, I ask all of us to think of our poor neighbors.

Many New Yorkers are having a hard time affording food. Added to that a num-

ber of children are in households that For Thanksgiving is about caring, givcan’t afford enough food. ing and sharing. Remember this that the I therefore urge all who can to do- kindness of strangers means a lot to those nate food to your local food pantry, soup or have so very little. kitchen, to your local houses of worship and communities groups that distribute Frederick R. Bedell JR. to the needy.

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We’re ready for our close-up, Roadshow!

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am fascinated by the Antiques Roadshow on Public Television.

That’s because the objects run an amazing gamut, from hideous to gorgeous; and so do their monetary values, from hundreds, to thousands, to…nothing at all.

I am usually completely wrong about which are the valuable finds. But what I love are the stories of how people come by these things.

“My grandparents picked it up for the equivalent of three dollars, on their honeymoon in Holland.”

“It was given to my parents by a grateful house-guest.”

“I found it in my attic, taped to the back of a painting.”

“My father lost a bet.”

Someone will have an elephant’s foot umbrella stand, which their grandmother’s brother left to her in a will, because she had always hated it.

“Worth $2,000 dollars!” the specialist tells them. “Really?” says the owner, clearly gobsmacked.

I could never dream up the kinds of things that people bring in as treasures. Somebody has a golf ball that President Eisenhower hit into a water hazard, and after her grandfather, Ike’s caddy, fished it out of the water, the President signed it. Or tried to. You can almost read some of the letters.

Somebody else has a vase that her mother always kept hold of, even though her father thought it was the most hideous thing he’d ever seen.

I have to agree with him.

Turns out it’s some famous artist’s handiwork, and worth thousands.

On and on it goes.

My favorites are the things people pick out of the trash, or buy for just a few dollars at tag sales, that turn out to be worth staggering sums.

“I just liked the look of it,” they will say.

I keep hoping that will happen to me. But of course, first you have to go to the tag sales, and then you have to buy things.

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A Look on the Lighter Side I keep trying to explain this to my husband.

“It’s just like a lottery ticket,” I tell him. “You’ve got to be in it, to win it.”

“Yes, but you don’t need to rent an extra storage space for a lottery ticket.”

“Well, of course you have to hang on to things — until they appreciate. There’s even an equation for it: Junk + Time =

Money.”

“That’s not an equation.

More like wishful thinking.”

He’s a real spoil-sport.

As I clean out the back room, and basement, and attic, in preparation for Thanksgiving, I can’t help day-dreaming about the treasures I might be harboring, and wondering what fortunes I might someday regret throwing away: For example: the one-handed cuckoo clock I bought at a temple bazaar.

I bought it because it reminded me of something. Turns out that was the cuckoo clock we already had at home, that’s missing the cuckoo.

Or the vintage touch-tone telephone we got for free at a tag sale. My husband wanted it — he said, to take it apart. But it’s still in the box it came home in, sitting on his “work” bench.

Next to one of the earliest Apple computers ever sold. I swear I heard laughter when his aunt and uncle got him to take that bag out of their garage.

There’s the Army Surplus binoculars.

Only missing one lens. Not as useful as anticipated — turns out squinting at sporting events through one eye while keeping the other one tight shut gives you a headache.

The things that would have been really valuable got thrown out long ago, of course — my brother’s baseball cards; my husband’s train set; my vintage Charlie Brown lunch box and thermos.

“Junk,” my mother said, and his mother too — and out it all went. I should sentence them both to a five-nights-a-week schedule of watching “Antiques Roadshow.”

“Bet you’re sorry now,” I’d say to my mom. “Look how much it’s worth!”

“But you would have spent so much money on storage, sweetie! Who would do such a thing — spend good money just to store junk?”

I’m silent. I just renewed the storage space for another year.

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After Paris, GOP fuels fear, phobia

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n the wake of the Paris tragedy, Americans are being treated to a heavy dose of fear and phobia about anyone who is not the same color or ethnic origin as the Republican Party primary candidates.

Trying to piggyback on the public’s angst everyone from Jeb Bush to Ted Cruz has a solution that would make America into an isolationist’s dream.

There aren’t too many people around these days who can recall the attacks on Jews in the 1930s and a variety of other ethnic groups over the years.

Every time there was a scandal or happening involving people with strange names or different colors, a group would emerge calling for an end to immigration and the building of an imaginary wall between America and the rest of the world.

On top of branding people “terrorists,” the would be presidents have a lot of other simple solutions for us to take.

Jeb Bush wants us to immediately put American soldiers on the ground in Syria.

He also favors a no-fly zone in that country. When he is asked

whether that means America should shoot down Russian airplanes he fumbles for an answer.

He is joined by all the other hawks who are ready to send us into war in a heartbeat.

His brother, the former president never went to Andrews Air Force base to meet with grieving families when the bodies of soldiers were being returned so it must be genetic.

Donald Trump, who has a solution for everything, has an idea that maybe we should start closing down some “bad” mosques as a way to curb terrorism. He has yet to outline what constitutes a “bad” mosque, but that doesn’t matter.

Once he treats the right wing to a dose of red meat, Trump can then walk away and plan his next idea which is like throwing more verbal kerosene on the fire.

In the days following the Paris massacre, our country has heard a boatload of ideas on how to cut us off from the rest of the world.

There is no doubt that we need to find better ways to keep troublemakers out of this country by more screening on top of

poorest countries were blaming years.

There is no doubt the federal all their ills on America. That is a proven way to avoid being government is doing all it can’t blamed for poverty, disease and to prevent another catastrophe on our shores, but there is no illiteracy.

President Bill Clinton, speak- way to stop trouble, even if you ing before a group of Long Island keep half the world from coming business leaders a few years ago, here.

And the ugly campaign rants warned that moneys that were supposed to go to health and ed- of a group of primary candidates ucation of Middle Eastern inhab- is not going to make us safer nor itants, were lining the pockets of help our image as the leader of the free world. the generals.

This country needs to take a In the absence of public schools to educate the children, time out to figure out what really religious groups were opening makes us safe and at the same JERRY KREMER up their own schools all of which time condemn the ugly rhetoric were breeding grounds for ha- that is being thrown around by Kremer’s Corner people who will never have the tred of our country.

All of the warning signs opportunity to sit in the White the screening that is currently about bad people doing bad House, unless they take the things have been out there for morning tour. done.

But to go to bed at night believing that if we close our borletters p olic y ders there will be no new tragedies, is a delusional idea.

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READERS WRITE

America exceptional in lacking compassion

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hen I was a teenager in high school I remember having a discussion with my father about capitalism.

Actually, we were talking about his being a salesman and the infinite possibilities he envisaged.

My dad always thought success and affluence were just one sale away. Whenever I recall our conversation, Willie Loman in “Death of a Salesman” comes to mind.

Speaking at Willie’s funeral, his friend Charley describes a salesman: “He’s a man out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back — that’s an earthquake.”

My Dad experienced a lifetime of earthquakes, but he never lost hope in the American Dream. I, on the other hand, thought of it as a hoax — a big lie to keep the proletariat in line.

To be sure, there is an argument to be made in favor of capitalism.

Every schoolboy knows that incentives are part and parcel of our economic system. We all work hard because of rewards which lead to innovation, a higher standard of living, and a growing middle class.

As the rich get richer, there is supposed to be a “trickle-down effect” so that the poor benefit as well as the affluent.

Finally, the argument is made that economic freedom correlates with political freedom. Laissez-faire means that the government does not intervene with debilitating rules and regulations that stifle growth and creativity.

Arguments against capitalism include monopoly power, wealth inequality, boom and bust cycles, and the unfairness of inherited wealth.

But the most damning critique is that capitalism is predicated upon greed… unregulated, unimpeded, unrestrained greed.

Translated into layman’s language, citizens are maimed, injured and killed by unfettered corporate behavior. If accusing an economic system of “murder” sounds

harsh, examine the following case history.

On April 14, 1994, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health and the Environment held hearings in Washington, D.C. Testifying before the Subcommittee were the CEOs of the seven largest tobacco companies in the U.S. Grilling them were, then Congressman and now Sen., Ron Wyden of Oregon, and Henry Waxman, Democrat of California.

During six hours of testimony, viewers learned that Philip Morris suppressed studies carried out in 1983 and 1985 proving that animals could become addicted to nicotine.

Equally damning was evidence that smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

But the most dramatic moment occurred when Wyden asked each CEO whether cigarettes were addictive.

He didn’t want lengthy, evasive answers…just a simple “yes” or “no.”

One by one, these titans of free enterprise looked Wyden in the eyes and said “no.”

This, in spite of much data from medical groups as well as the 1989 Surgeon General’s Report which proved that they were all liars.

In a book by Dr. Allan Brandt about the crime of the century, the author references the CEOs: “They murdered roughly 100 million people worldwide between 1950 and 2010.”

A few of these industrial giants lost their jobs for lying to Congress, but not one was indicted. Some were found guilty by a federal judge of RICO racketeering, but did not go to jail for their crimes.

One must wonder what system of jurisprudence puts young people in jail for selling marijuana, but allows millionaires to get away with murder? The answer is simple — it’s called capitalism.

But the times, they are a changin.’

Today, I don’t have a single friend or relative who smokes. I view the smoking scourge to be a thing of the past….. I couldn’t be more wrong! Cigarette smok-

In November 2012, BP settled pleading still accounts for 480,000 deaths per ing guilty to eleven counts of manslaughyear in the U.S. On average, smokers shorten their ter and a felony count of lying to Congress. But legal proceedings continued to lives by about 1- years.

The CEO of the Atria Group which determine payout under the Clean Water makes Marlboros earned 12.1 million in Act and the Natural Resources Damage 2012 and Big Tobacco still spends billions Assessment. each year on advertising and promotions.

Finally, in July 2015, BP agreed to It’s as if the captains of industry were pay $18.7 billion in fines. Once again, repentant like the man who prayed to it seems as if justice prevailed with this God saying: “Lord, make me good…..but massive, punitive award. not yet!

But wait! BP has $320 billion in anIf cigarette manufacturers are mur- nual revenue so the fine is a drop In the derers, what does that make climate de- bucket. niers? The Union of Concerned Scientists And lest you worry about BP, they published a study called The Climate De- have 18 years to pay the money. As Matt ception Dossiers.

Davis wrote in Newsday, “Take that corIt contained internal memos from the porate polluter!” major fossil fuel companies proving that There are important lessons to be as far back as 1981 they knew that the learned from this narrative. burning of oil and gas caused irreparable We must acknowledge the systemic harm to our planet. problems of capitalism. We must do The thrust of the “Dossiers” can be battle with the corporate ethos of greed summed up this way: and selfishness. We must fight the elites Spanning nearly three decades, these of Wall Street, Washington and the corpodocuments reveal that the world’s largest rate boardrooms. fossil fuel companies BP, Chevron, ConoThe Republicans, with occasional coPhillips, ExxonMobil, coal giant Pea- help from those across the aisle, have body Energy, and Shell were fully aware destroyed our nation’s historic journey of the reality of climate change but con- toward egalitarianism. tinued to spend tens of millions of dollars We, too readily, accepted the idea of to sow doubt and promote contrarian ar- “too big to fail” and its unspoken corolguments they knew to be wrong. lary “too big to jail.”

Many reputable scientists maintain We lack commitment to promoting that we have come too far…that we can- the general welfare and it is this lack of not reverse what we have already set in compassion that truly defines American motion. If this is so, we can blame our “exceptionalism.” selfishness for the demise of our species We have lagged behind other Western on earth.

European nations when it comes to social BP, one of the above-mentioned cul- legislation. And finally, we need a “mixed prits, is largely responsible for the Deep- economy” with a great deal more governwater Horizon oil spill which occurred on ment regulation.

April 20, 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico.

Given our history, the likelihood of For 87 days oil gushed until the pipe these things coming to pass is not great. was capped. The result: Eleven people But there’s a line about golf in the died and 4.9 million barrels spewed forth. film “The Legend of Bagger Vance.”

It was the largest accident in the history “It’s a game that can’t be won — only of the petroleum industry. played.” I suspect this is true for politics Blame for this horrific event goes to as well.

BP, rig operator Transocean and Haliburton a company formerly run by Vice PresiDr. Hal Sobel dent Cheney.

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A DA who can tackle public corruption in Nassau

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o many happenings were worthy of attention during the DA campaign.

With it over, it is now possible to examine them and the reality they pose.

Sometimes it is necessary for a person to ‘step on toes’ when writing or speaking about such as the welfare of Nassau County and the income of the people.

With the feds investigation of the Skelos and son matter and whatever else is involved, it can now go forward with hope that it will be properly resolved.

We now have a DA ‘with a spine’ it can be said and not ‘a bowl of jelly’ as it might have been able to say.

Nassau County Executive Mangano was mentioned as was Sen. Martins.

Mr. Mangano’s buddy was said to have been arrested for bribery.

Both of the above mentions received a superfluous dismissal-fluff off. It came from the usual sources.

Surely the feds did not mention them without a reason.

Now with our authentic DA who is free to act as duty demands, we will see what happens.

There is still the unfinished Sheldon Silver matter in NYC. It was published that a corporation was giving away money. Two hundred thousand dollars went to Gov. Cuomo and $200,000 went to Sen. Martins. I didn’t see what the money was for.

Sen. Martins was writing some articles

about ‘how nice his family is.’ So what do I care?

After reading two of them, I had enough.

What I did just read was Sen. Martins trouncing on Gov. Cuomo’s working to get a $15 per hour minimum wage using the same old worn out rhetoric saying it would destroy small businesses.

If some should go out of business, others who can do it right will fill the vacuum.

Everyone deserves a fair share.

I have recently seen how often Sen. Martins has been getting his pic in the newspapers by being available for any and every kind of gathering.

Really giving ‘Sunday Schumer’ a ‘run for the money.’

Watching the Sunday evening news, I see it before I see it and it’s time to go put some coffee in my cup.

I wonder how much time Sen. Martins actually spends in Albany working and how much he really makes per hour based on his salary and perks when he actually works.

If one ducks their duty, they must be a quack. It seems I read something like that somewhere.

At $7.25 per hour, a person can easily spend an hours worth getting to and from work: far from the public paying for the commute to and from Albany.

We all could use an extra $200,000.

Charles Samek Mineola

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Hudson River Tunnel will cost taxpayers

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egarding creation of the Gateway Development Corporation, just how will they manage to finance the proposed $20 billion new Hudson River Tunnel?

The original New Jersey Transit Access to the Region’s Core tunnel between New Jersey and New York began construction in 2009 at $8.7 billion, with a completion date of 2018.

In 2010, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie canceled the project when the estimated cost grew to $11 billion.

He did not want to risk being responsible for potentially billions in cost overruns above and beyond any Full Funding Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Amtrak announced “the son” of ARC in 2011 known as the Gateway project. It would cost $14 billion and take 14 years to build.

In 2015, the estimated cost grew to $20 billion with a revenue service date of 2030 based upon initiation of both environmental work, along with preliminary design and engineering.

In the end, it is anyone’s guess how many billions the final cost will be. Same for the actual revenue service date.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s claim that this is a “shovel-ready project” doesn’t add up when you look at the facts.

It will take many years to complete both preliminary and final design and en-

gineering. This is necessary before proceeding with advertising and awarding construction contracts.

Only then can you proceed with placing a shovel in the ground and begin work on building the new Hudson River tunnel.

Construction of any new freight, public transportation tunnel or bridge project can take years if not decades by the time all feasibility studies, environmental reviews, planning, design, engineering, real estate acquisition, permits, procurements, construction, budgeting, identifying and securing funding is completed.

All of the above is needed before the project goes into revenue service benefiting both New Jersey Transit and Northeast corridor Amtrak riders.

United States Secretary of Transportation Anthony Fox, senators Cory Booker and Charles Schumer ($10 billion), governors Andrew Cuomo of New York ($5 billion) and Chris Christie of New Jersey ($5 billion) all fail to identify the specific source for their financial contributions to the project.

There are no significant dollars programmed in the proposed new Federal Highway Trust Fund legislation pending in Washington for Gateway It is wishful thinking that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Starts program and Amtrak between them can come up with $10 billion for Washington’s share of this project.

There are dozens of other potential New Starts projects being championed by many of the other 98 Senators and 435 Congress members.

The requests already far exceed any available current or future New Starts funding.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New Jersey Transit, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New York City Department of Transportation and others from the Metropolitan New York Region all have their own respective projects competing against each other for several billion in New Starts funding over coming years.

Amtrak still needs billions to fully implement real High Speed Rail on the Northeast Corridor between Washington, New York City and Boston.

This doesn’t include routine state of good repair, safety, fleet equipment replacement and upgrades to the East River tunnels.

Cuomo has to pay back a federal loan which financed the majority of $3.9 billion cost for replacing the Tappan Zee Bridge.

He needs several hundred million more on top of the $400 million for a new light rail system from New York City’s LaGuardia Airport to the Queens No. 7 Willet’s Point Subway Station.

Plus there is $8.3 billion for shortfalls in the Metropolitan Transportation Au-

thority proposed $28 billion 2015-2019 Five Year Capital Plan.

Now $5 billion more toward Gateway?

Combined, all of the above would run Cuomo’s tab of unfunded transportation improvements to $16 billion!

The New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund is insolvent.

Just like the MTA and Amtrak, NJ Transit needs billions more in coming years, just to reach a state of good repair.

This does not include potential New Starts expansion projects for billions more.

The Port Authority of NY & NJ needs $10 billion for a new 42nd St. Manhattan Bus Terminal.

Washington, New York and New Jersey all lack courage to increase their respective gasoline tax.

This is necessary to grow revenues available to support transportation.

All three remind me of the cartoon character Wimpy who famously said “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.”

When the bills become due, taxpayers will end up picking up the tab.

Larry Penner Great Neck (Larry Penner is a transportation historian and advocate who previously worked in the transportation field for 31 years) .

Lincoln deserves re-election as park commish

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he present chairperson of the Great Neck Park Board, Robert Lincoln, is seeking re-election as park commissioner on Tuesday, Dec. 8.

I urge all park district residents to come out and vote to re-elect Robert Lincoln.

During his many years of service to the Great Neck Community, Mr. Lincoln has been extremely effective in responding to the changing needs of park district residents, maintaining the highest standards of quality in the delivery of programs and services and in the safety and

upkeep of park district equipment and property, all the while keeping a tight rein on costs and taxes.

As a result the Great Neck park system is one of the finest in the nation, offering an amazing diversity of athletic, recreational and remedial programs and services that in many cases are capable of generating substantial non-tax revenues for their own support.

Commissioner Lincoln has had a distinguished career as an executive in Nassau County’s vocational education programs, as a volunteer firefighter and as a

park commissioner.

One way the value of his experience as a leader has been demonstrated is the strong dedication of park staff and the impressive development of staff skills and expertise. The result has been substantial growth of productivity and dollar savings in park districts projects.

The opposing candidate is a former recent employee who left the Great Neck Park District suddenly.

While he was employed, I had the opportunity, during the many meetings I have attended, to observe him at his occa-

sional appearances before the park board.

I never heard him address the park board on any important policy or related financial issues.

In my opinion, it is ridiculous to think that the public would be served by replacing Robert Lincoln who has substantial knowledge of our parks’ operations and needs and who has carefully guarded the park districts financial condition and priceless assets at all times.

Leon Korobow Great Neck

Re-electing Lincoln serves district’s interests

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s a resident who has observed the workings of the Great Neck Park District Board of Commissioners for many years, I want to explain why I believe that the re-election of Commissioner Robert Lincoln will best serve the interests of the District.

Mr. Lincoln is the senior commissioner on the Board, and has ably served the district for 15 years. Over his years on the board, he has developed good working relationships with village, town, county and state officials. He has worked with his counterparts in other special districts.

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He is actively involved in every aspect of park affairs, be it the major parks, the neighborhood parks, the programs in the parks, or the district commuter parking fields. In my capacity as chair of the Open Space Advisory Committee, I have worked with Commissioner Lincoln for several years, and have firsthand knowledge of his commitment to making additional park properties accessible to district residents.

Mr. Lincoln grew up in Great Neck, and has a close attachment to the community.

He has been active in community affairs for many years.

He formerly served as chief of the Vigilant Fire Department, and still serves on

their Board of Trustees.

He is chairman of the Stepping Stones Lighthouse Restoration Committee, and a director of the Great Neck Historical Society.

Lastly, I have observed that Commissioner Lincoln is very receptive and responsive to comments from the community. He gives all correspondents a careful and sympathetic hearing.

On Dec. 8, I urge all park district residents to vote for experience, and re-elect Commissioner Robert Lincoln.

Marty Markson Great Neck Letters Continued on Page 22

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Cradle of Aviation hosts ‘Festival of Trees’ The Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City will host The 26th Annual Long Island Festival of Trees this weekend, Friday Nov. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 29.

This annual holiday event is renowned for its array of designer-decorated trees and gingerbread village and features continuous live entertainment, Santa, vendor marketplace, children’s activities, Department 56 village and display, and more.

All trees and gingerbread are for sale and all proceeds raised benefit the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. and the Cradle of Aviation Museum.

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There will be a Jets tree that comes with an autographed football. “Santa Paws” by designers from Massapequa will appeal to all the dog lovers out there! The Nassau County Firefighters Museum’s tree is called “Hot Stuff ” and another tree called a “Firehouse Dream” is certain to be of interest.

The Homemakers Council of Nassau County’s tree is called “Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole” and will include more than a hundred ornaments all handmade by crafters from all over Nassau County!

“The Nassau Homemakers are very dedicated to the Cerebral Palsy Association year-round as volunteers,” said Cathy Lupo. “Our members helped to decorate hundreds of the small trees on display and for sale at the Festival. We are so happy to be able to help such a worth organization year after year.”

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Brian Setzer Orchestra Sunday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m.

Legendary guitarist Brian Setzer rings in the holiday season as he and the Brian Setzer Orchestra bring the 12th Annual Christmas Rocks Tour to the NYCB Theatre at Westbury Sunday. The show will feature music off the new album, “Rockin’ Rudolph,” released last month, plus music their three previous best-selling holiday albums; and some of Setzer’s original material. A Massapequa native, Setzer is a three-time GRAMMY awardwinner and former leader of the Stray Cats.

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

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Fall Dance Adelphi: Martha Graham

Wednesday, dec. 2 - Sunday, dec. 6 This fall, the Department of Dance is honored to present a compilation of some of Martha Graham’s most brilliant works. Known as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, Graham created a movement language based upon the expressive capacity of the human body. The program will also feature works choreographed by faculty members Frank Augustyn, Orion Duckstein and Adelheid B. Strelick.

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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David Benoit, a Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown with Special Guest Jane Monheit

Saturday, Nov. 28, 8 p.m.

Nominated for Best Instrumental Composition, Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance and his own recording “Every Step of the Way,” David Benoit’s career has included more than 25 solo recordings and several prominent Charlie Brown related projects, including “Here’s To You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years and the star-studded 40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas,” that reflect his lifelong passion for the music of original Peanuts composer Vince Guaraldi.

Where: The Madison Theatre at Molloy College 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre Info: (516) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny.org

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LIU Post Orchestra Monday, Nov. 30, 8:15 p.m.

Under the direction of conductor Maureen Hynes, the LIU Post Orchestra is an ensemble of 60 to 70 undergraduate and graduate students that rehearses and performs works of the great symphonic literature as well as works of contemporary composers. The orchestra presents concerts each semester at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and often features student winners of the LIU Post Concerto Competition as soloists. Tickets are $10, $8 for seniors and students.

Where: Tilles Center For The Performing Arts Liu Post 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville Info: (516) 299-3100 • http: http://tillescenter.org/

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Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts Sunday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m.

Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Scott Weiland has sold more than 44 million records fronting Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, including two GRAMMY Awards in the category. He arrives in Huntington Sunday with The Wildabouts (Tommy Black bass guitar, Joey Castillo drums, Nick Maybury guitar) in support of the re-release of “BLASTER” in App form, featuring the previously unreleased track “Back To The City.”

Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info: (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com

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Bobby Collins Saturday, Nov. 28, 7 & 9:30 p.m.

A native of New York, Bobby Collins was literally born into comedy when his father named him for his favorite comedian, Bob Hope. In the 1980s, Bobby left a lucrative position as vice president of Calvin Klein to pursue his dream and ended up working alongside such comedy legends as Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno. He has hosted VH-1′s “Stand Up Spotlight”; toured with Cher, Julio Iglesias, Dolly Parton and Tony Bennett and released six comedy CDs. Where: Governors’ Comedy Club, 90 Division Ave. Levittown Info: (516) 731-3358 • http://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm

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Nassau County’s “Holiday Spectacular”

Sunday, Nov. 29, 2 & 6 p.m.

Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops Orchestra will be joined by the Five Towns College Chamber Singers and the W.T. Clarke High School Choir in Nassau County’s “Holiday Spectacular” Additionally, the Twin Rinks Skating Club will grace the ice. Admission will be free, but tickets are required. Free tickets are available at all Bethpage Federal Credit Union branches, as well as at the Administration Building at Eisenhower Park, while supplies last.

Where: Twin Rinks Ice Center - Eisenhower Park Stewart Avenue and Merrick Avenue, East Meadow Info: (516) 572-0200 • https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/

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THE CULINARY ARCHITECT

Leftovers are better the second time around One of the best part of Thanksgiving, is the leftovers!

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My favorite recipe is Turkey Bouillon, as it uses all the drippings and ingredients from the Thanksgiving Dinner.

All you have to do is let them simmer with extra vegetables and you have tasty stock.

I keep these frozen bouillon cubes on hand for adding to recipes and making quick and easy soups.

Once you make these bouillon cubes you will be amazed at how often you will use them in your everyday cooking.

The open-faced sandwiches are just delicious and rework most of rhe Thanksgiving meal into one yummy open faced sandwich.

Finally you will be amazed how tasty the underused celery leaves are.

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George Winston: A Solo Piano Concert Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m.

Darlene Love Sunday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m.

The Klezmatics Present Happy Joyous Hanukah, Lyrics by Woody Guthrie Friday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m.

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

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

On Your Radar with WFUV’s John Platt Friday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m.

Robyn Hitchcock Friday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m.

The Second City – Hooking Up With the Second City Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m.

An Evening with Peter Yarrow with Special Guest John Gorka Sunday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m.

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Leo Kottke Friday, March 11, 8 p.m.

Paula Poundstone Sunday, March 13, 8 p.m.

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The making of a sports prodigy

by T o m F e rrar o P h . D . , Sport Psychologist The dictionary defines the prodigy as someone who is so naturally talented at something that they become a master of that particular domain as a child.

There are many examples of this in history.

Bach and Mozart were musical prodigies, writing symphonies and playing before kings at the age of five. Sport also has its list of prodigies including Tiger Woods and Michelle Wie in golf, the Williams sisters in tennis and Lance Armstrong in cycling.

These five athletes are great examples of prodigies and it may be enlightening to explore what it took to get there.

Anyone who has seen these athletes perform in person immediately knows that they are different.

When I first saw Michelle Wie at age 16 hit a drive during an LPGA tournament I was shocked by

her ability. And thanks to my press credentials I was able to saddle up next to Tiger Woods throughout the 2002 US Open at Bethpage.

Watching him hit two irons on the range was an unbelievable sight.

The prodigy inspires awe and wonder when you see them in action.

What parent doesn’t want their young one to be the next Tiger Woods or Michelle Wie? Great athletic performance is great artistry. We all love this and we all wonder how to develop this in our offspring.

There are two dominating myths about how the prodigy gets to the top. The oldest myth is that the prodigy gets to the top thanks to sheerl talent.

You can see that myth spelled out in the definition of the prodigy quoted above. Of course there is truth to that but to get to the top it will take much much more than talent.

Talent without support equals zero.

Tiffeny Milbrett, a soccer prodigy who made it all the way to the Olympics.

The second myth is that all you need is to work very very hard in your sport and you will get to the top. Malcolm Gladwell popularized that myth with his ‘10,000 hour rule’ as he attempted to explain the success of the Beatles.

He described how the band went to Germany

when they first started out and had to play for eight hours every night for many months.

He felt that the crucible of pressure and hard work over 10,000 hours explained the Beatles rise to the top. There is truth to this as well. Hard work will get you far but only so far.

In my work as a sport psychologist I have seen many talented youngsters who have achieved international fame. I have gotten to know Olympians and professional athletes and I have gotten to know their families as well.

I have come to realize that there is a formula for great athletic success and it looks like this: Talent; Yes talent is one requirement.

Tiffeny Milbrett, Marta and Mia Hamm all were genetically gifted with swift minds, strong legs and good lungs. Tiger Woods has unusual natural ability.

A friend of mine played golf with the young Tiger Woods many years ago in a pro-am.

As they walked down the third fairway Tiger Woods asked my friend if he wanted to see something cool.

“See that green way over there behind the trees?

It’s about 200 yards away right? Watch this.”

As they continued to

stroll along Tiger had a seven iron in his hand. He threw a golf ball high into the air in front of him and without stopping he swung the club with one hand , hit the ball and off it flew over the trees and onto the green. My friend told me he had never seen anything like that on a golf course.

That is what we call natural talent. It is a gift from God. And it is a gift from his parents as well.

Hard Work: Here is another Tiger Woods story to demonstrate work ethic. A young patient of mine was going to play with Tiger in a pro-am at Doral. At this point Tiger was about 23 and already dominating the tour. My patient flew to Miami with his dad and was extremely excited to be playing the next day with his hero. In fact he was so excited that he arose at 4 a.m. on the day of the event and could not get back to sleep.

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Traditions behind holiday gifts

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he holiday season is a time to celebrate with friends and family.

Several holidays are celebrated in this relatively short time period, making this one of the most festive times of the year.

Many holiday celebrations focus on the exchange of presents, which may be exchanged with relatives, friends and even coworkers. But are you familiar with the origins of exchanging gifts?

Gift exchanges trace their origins to both religious and secular traditions, each of which has helped shape the holidays into what they are today.

Christmas People exchange gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day all over the world. For Christians, Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe was a gift from the Creator.

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From a religious standpoint, gifting others around Christmastime can be traced back to the stories of the Three Kings (also referred to as the “Three Wise Men”) who visited Jesus after his birth. Frankincense, a fragrance involved in worship; gold; and myrrh, an incense associated with funerals, was presented. These gifts symbolized worship in Christ, that He would be the King of Kings, and that suffering and death would come to Him. Another giver of gifts is part of many Christmas celebrations. St. Nicholas, a fourth century saint, is a beloved figure across the globe who has a reputation for giving gifts in secret and helping the needy. The figure of “Santa Claus” is based on St. Nicholas, and the blending of the two has evolved as history has mixed with folklore and personal traditions.

Hanukkah Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish celebration that commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem.

The word “hanukkah” actually means “dedication” in Hebrew.

The Jews, including Judah Maccabee, helped drive the Syrians out of Jerusalem. In one of Judaism’s most central texts, Maccabee and others witnessed a miracle at the temple.

Even though there was only enough oil to keep a menorah’s candles burning for one day, the flames continued for eight nights.

Traditionally, gelt, or money, was given as a Hanukkah gift. Many Hanukkah gift givers aim to give gifts that are thoughtful and sweet. Money is not exchanged as much today, with other gifts taking its place.

Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is an American holiday that pays homage to traditions and cultural influences from Africa. The holiday was developed in 1966 by Maulana Ndabezitha Karenga. The focus of Kwanzaa is on family and the harvest as well as certain principles, such as unity and faith.

Gifts make up one of the seven symbols of Kwanzaa celebrations.

However, gift-sharing is not the central part of this special holiday. Gifts are symbolic of the labor and love of parents and the commitments made and kept by their children.

Gifts are exchanged in abundance this time of year. The traditions behind the giving of presents is far-reaching and based in religious, secular and cultural traditions.

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Treat holiday guests with this chocolate confection

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o holiday celebration is complete without dessert. The holiday season is one time of year when no one seems too worried about indulging in dessert or having an extra cookie. Many families have their own traditions when it comes to holiday fare, but those who want to wow their guests with something new this holiday season can try the following recipe for “Chocolate-Dipped Sesame Tuiles” courtesy of Michael Recchiuti and Fran Gage’s “Chocolate Obsession” (Stewart, Tabori & Chang). Inspired by the classic French tuile cookies, these delectable treats are sure to draw a crowd to your holiday dessert table this season.

Chocolate-Dipped Sesame Tuiles Makes about 48 cookies

1 ⁄2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, preferably unhulled 1 ⁄3 cup granulated cane sugar 1 ⁄3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 ⁄8 tablespoon kosher salt 2 extra-large egg whites, at room temperature 3 tablespoons unsalted butter with 82 percent butterfat, very soft 8 ounces tempered 70 percent chocolate for coating cookies Flavorless vegetable oil for the pans

To bake the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line the bottoms of four 12-by-18-inch sheet pans with parchment paper. Lightly coat the paper with flavorless vegetable oil. Put a rolling pin on a work surface.

If you have two rolling pins, ready both.

Combine the sesame seeds, flour, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk by hand until combined. Mix — don’t beat — the egg whites into the sesame seed mixture with a rubber spatula. Stir in the butter with the spatula until no streaks of butter remain.

Measure 2 level teaspoons batter onto a prepared sheet pan. Using a small

offset spatula, spread it into a round about 31⁄2 inches in diameter. Repeat with the remaining batter, putting 8 rounds on each pan and leaving 11⁄2 inches between the rounds.

Bake the trays, one at a time, until the cookies are a uniform golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and, while the cookies are still warm, run the offset spatula under each cookie and place it upside down on the rolling pin so that it curls around the pin. (You should be able to do 5 cookies on a rolling pin, so by the time the sixth cookie is about to be draped over the pin, a few should be ready to be moved. Ideally, though, you will have two rolling pins.) If some of the cookies are not a uniform color, or if some cool too much and are no longer pliable, return them to the oven for another minute until evenly golden brown and again pliable.

Leave the cookies on the rolling pin until they cool completely and have become brittle, a matter of seconds. Carefully lift them off and store them in an airtight container at room temperature until you are ready to dip them. They will keep well for up to 3 days.

Dip the cookies in chocolate: You can store the cookies and dip them on a day when you have tempered chocolate for another use. Or you can temper chocolate specifically to finish the cookies. Use a tempering machine to temper the chocolate.

Dip the convex (smooth) side of each cookie into the chocolate and then smooth the chocolate with a small offset spatula. Place on a work surface, chocolate side up, and let sit until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.

Store in an airtight container in a cool place, not in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to one week.

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Make sure gifts arrive on time

ome the holiday season, shipping companies work around the clock to ensure packages, merchandise and more make it to their destinations on time. What would December holidays be without gifts under the tree?

In 2013, overtaxed carriers failed to meet Christmas deadlines for many packages. Some analysts say big retailers and carriers may have underestimated consumers’ growing reliance on online shopping — especially for last-minute presents. Since those mishaps, both UPS and FedEx have spent millions on upgrades. More fuelefficient planes, upgrades to air cargo networks and improved infrastructure and ground shipping operations have helped shipping companies better handle the increased volume.

As shipping companies work harder to ensure holiday packages arrive at their destinations on time, there also are things consumers can do to increase the chances that gifts make it under the tree before the big day.

Shop as early as possible. If you plan to buy online or ship gifts to family and friends, shop early so the gifts have time to make it to their destinations.

Make a list of all the people whose gifts you will need to mail, then shop for their gifts first so you will have ample time for them to arrive on time.

Double-check all mailing addresses.

Make sure you have the correct addresses for all friends or family members you will be sending gifts to. An incorrect address can result in packages being returned to sender or floating around in shipping limbo. All of this only decreases the likelihood that gifts will arrive on time.

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Consider a ship-to-store option. A number of big retailers now offer various options that allow customers to purchase items online and pick them up in a nearby store. In-stock items may be available the same day, while others may have to be shipped to the store for a later pickup.

Enter shipping parameters. Signing up for either My FedEx or MyUPS gives you a little extra control over how packages are sent to you. For example, you can request that packages be held at a delivery center or you can presign for deliveries. These perks can help limit some lost or delayed packages.

Use proper postage. Bulky envelopes or large packages are better off brought to the post office for shipping instead of mailing them from home. Inadequate postage could stall delivery of your items and have them returned to you.

Research shipping cut-off dates.

Shipping carriers often list the “last days to ship” for their services so that packages will arrive by the date you need them. This way you can plan around the cutoffs.

Sign up for membership programs.

Online retailers, such as Amazon, offer expedited shipping on many products as part of their membership programs.

For example, Amazon Prime-eligible products will generally arrive within two business days as part of your annual membership fee. The added cost may be well worth the peace of mind fast shipping provides.

An increase in online shopping as well as families living further apart has led to a high volume of gifts being shipped around the holidays. Plan accordingly so that gifts will arrive on time.

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he holiday season is rife with tradition, and traveling to visit family and friends is a tradition shared by many people.

Holiday travel can be hectic, as millions of people take to the airways, highways and railroads in the days before and after Christmas.

But travelers whose patience is annually tried by airport security checkpoints and holiday traffic jams can employ several strategies to make holiday travel more palatable.

Let apps do your legwork. Technology has made life easier in many ways, and smartphone apps can even help travelers make holiday travel less stressful. A free app such as FlightView provides smartphone and tablet users with real-time flight information and even provides travelers with flight status alerts. Travelers or men and women trusted with picking up family and friends at the airport can check gate assignments, delays and cancellations and even follow the flight’s progress while it’s in the air.

And it’s not just air travelers who can put their apps to work for them. Drivers who are on a budget can download the free GasBuddy app, which finds the cheapest gas in a given city or postal code. Traveling apps are quite popular, and many are free, saving travelers money while making holiday travel that much easier.

Bring along your own sustenance.

Hunger pangs are sure to arise during your holiday travels. Airports and roadside truck

stops are not exactly known for their healthy fare, so pack your own nourishing foods that can help you maintain your energy and stay healthy. Packing your own meals and snacks also saves you money and, if you’re driving, time.

Ship gifts. Shipping holiday gifts is another way to simplify holiday travel and save money. The lighter air travelers can pack, the more quickly they can make it through the airport. Shipping gifts saves you from paying excessive bag fees, and it also saves you the trouble of checking bags and waiting in baggage claim. Drivers also may benefit from shipping gifts, which can give everyone in the car more room to relax and also save the driver some money on gas.

Switch up your travel schedule. If possible, take an extra day or two off during the holidays so you aren’t forced to travel on the busiest travel days, which tend to be the days that immediately precede and follow the major holidays. If you must travel on busy holidays, hit the road or the friendly skies as early as possible. Book an early morning flight so you beat the crowds at security checkpoints or begin your drive an hour or so before sunrise when many of your fellow travelers are still asleep.

Travel is a holiday tradition for many people. While airports and highways are especially congested during the holiday season, there are many ways for travelers to make their trips less hectic this year.

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Sending greeting cards

The Greeting Card Association claims 1.6 billion Christmas card units (including boxed cards) are purchased for Christmas. Many people consider sending cards essential to their holiday traditions.

• Buy extra cards than you think you need.

This way you can send reciprocal greetings to a person who has mailed you a card this year.

Here are some statistics on greeting cards and ways to improve upon your Christmas card sending process.

• If you want your card to stand out from the masses, consider sending it separately from the big holidays.

Thanksgiving or New Year’s cards can be unique.

• Women purchase an estimated 80 percent of all greeting cards and will spend more time choosing a card than men.

• The vast majority of individually purchased cards are between $2 and $4 in price. Christmas card economy is found by purchasing boxed cards in bulk.

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reeting cards are a popular method of correspondence throughout the year. Cards are purchased for birthdays, graduations and milestone events. One of the more popular times of the year to find cards purchased and sent in bulk is during the holiday season.

• Try your hand at creating your own greeting cards from papercrafting materials. You also can embellish ready made greeting cards with stamps, glitter, stickers, and other customized effects.

• The visual design of a greeting card is the first to capture a person’s attention, but the saying within will have a greater impact. Consider purchasing cards that are blank inside so you can add your own personalized sentiments.

• Keep a database of addresses saved on your computer. Then you can print address labels and save much time hand-addressing Christmas cards.

Your address list can later be customized for other friend or family events.

• For the perfect balance of imagery and verse, try a photo greeting card. This way you can customize both the image and the wording. They’re even effective for business correspondence. Simply use a picture of your office team or other workers in place of a family photo.

• Check the postage of your card. Oddly shaped envelopes or even square cards may require extra postage because they could be processed by hand at postal facilities.

• Personalized cards need to be purchased early to allow for production. Try to get your orders in by early November to leave you time to address and mail them.

• The Greeting Card Association says that even though many people use digital means of communication, greeting card traditions are still popular and even are being adopted by today’s youth.

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these spaces, cutting kids some slack if they don’t want to part with certain items.

If children are reluctant to part with some of their belongings, stress the point that donating helps others who are less fortunate. Involve kids in the donation process, letting them see where their unused clothes and other supplies will go.

This can make giving away older toys less traumatic and more personal.

Adults also should pay attention to any belongings they can spare. Take advantage of holiday donation trucks in the area to clear your home of bulky sweaters, linens, older furniture, or kitchen supplies. These trucks service some well-known charities and associations, and items will be appreciated and put to great use.

Use the weeks prior to the holiday rush to create space for any gifts that might be arriving under your tree before Christmas Day. A little cleaning and decluttering can go a long way toward helping the less fortunate in your community.

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Let’s Talk About A Pain Free Holiday

What comes to mind during the Thanksgiving season are thoughts of bountiful turkey with stuffing, football and pumpkin pie. It’s a time when family and friends come together to give thanks and eat as much as they can. There will be lots of cooking, cleaning and of course, grocery shopping… running through the aisles of the grocery store looking for that last can of cranberry sauce we forgot to buy. Black Friday will have us chasing good deals and bargains throughout the mall, but have you ever given a thought to your feet?

As a podiatrist, the one thing that I usually see people tend to forget about is the pressure they place on their feet throughout all of this chaos and fun. We tend to forget about comfort and focus more on the style of our shoes in order to look good for the occasion.

Unfortunately, the Pilgrims did not have a choice in the matter, but there are definitely many comfortable and stylish options that are available today. At Country Foot Care, we are fully equipped with our own Medical Shoe Store. Our shoes will not only provide com-

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2. Stay well hydrated by drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day.

This will also help you to feel full and will decrease the amount of food you eat.

3. Leave time for some post- turkey feast exercise to burn off some of the 4,000 calories the average American will consume at the dinner table.

4. Stop stressing! Stress hormones may alter/increase your blood sugar levels directly, so be sure to relax as best you can.

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Successfully fend off workplace fatigue F atigue can prove a formidable foe to anyone. Exercise enthusiasts and couch potatoes alike periodically can suffer from fatigue, which can affect performance at work and one’s relationships with friends and family.Fatigue can be temporary or chronic, and while quick fixes like an energy drink might work for a little while, such solutions may only mask fatigue for a brief period before it returns once the stimulant wears off. Many times fending off fatigue involves making some lifestyle changes that can boost your energy over the long haul and make fatigue a distant memory.

Eat breakfast no matter what. According to a study published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, a high-fiber, high-carbohydrate breakfast can increase alertness between breakfast and lunch, a period of time during which many professionals begin to feel fatigue settling in. Whole-wheat toast or a bowl of highfiber cereal can pack an energetic punch that lasts all the way to lunchtime.

Choose high-energy snacks. One of the problems many people have when dealing with fatigue is how they choose to combat their feelings of sluggishness. Eating a candy bar from the office snack machine might seem like the ideal energy booster, but a sugar boost does not last very long.

Chances are your feelings of fatigue will return sooner rather than later.

Give yourself a break. Burning the midnight oil might be necessary, but failing to take breaks throughout the day will likely exasperate any feelings of fatigue. That’s because taking periodic breaks throughout the workday has been proven to be very effective at combating fatigue. A study conducted at Louisiana State University compared a trio of different work schedules for workers who used a computer. Those who took brief, frequent breaks were better at fighting fatigue and more productive at work than those who did not. A short break of 5 to 10 minutes can be enough to provide an immediate energy boost and fend off feelings of fatigue.

Hit the road, Jack. Another way to effectively fight fatigue is to get walking.

A decades-old study conducted by a researcher at California State University, Long Beach, found that walking briskly for 10 minutes provides people with more energy than eating a candy bar. Though the candy bar led to an initial energy boost, that boost died down within an hour, whereas the boost provided by a brisk walk increased energy levels for roughly two hours. Get up and walk around the office or take a brisk walk around the block or the parking lot of your office complex. You’ll come back to your desk refreshed and ready to resume your workday.

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Smart sugar substitutes for diabetics M onitoring glucose levels in the blood to ensure they are at an acceptable level is a vital task in a diabetic’s life. Unstable levels can mean the difference between living a healthy life or illness and even death.

Eating a healthy diet, staying hydrated with plenty of water and possibly using medication or insulin injections are a few of the ways to maintain one’s glucose levels.

When a diabetic eats, the sugar in his or her food is digested into glucose. Sugar is normally used by cells for energy. Insulin is a hormone that is secreted by the pancreas and helps to regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats while removing excess glucose from the blood, which could prove toxic. Individuals who have no insulin production (type 1 diabetes) and those whose insulin is inefficient at moving sugar out of the bloodstream (type 2 diabetes) may have to take

Sugar substitutes mean that diabetics can occasionally indulge in sweet treats.

The making of a sports prodigy Continued from Page 30 hotel room and went to the putting green to practice. It was now about 5 a.m. and still pitch black outside.

Nonetheless he quietly marched onto the putting green and proceeded to putt for a while.

Over the next 30 minutes the sun slowly rose and with the first bit of light he started to see around him. To his shock and awe he saw that a single figure was on the far side of the putting green putting the whole while.

It was Tiger Woods. That’s what we call a good work ethic.

Supportive Parents: Any prodigy with talent will be able to do very little with his or her talent without a parent or two parents endlessly providing every imaginable form of support. It is the parents who plan the trips, pay for the coaching, make the special meals, drive the young athlete to practice and are always there for support.

Michelle Kwan was ferried to and from practice as a young figure skater every day for many years. The trip was two hours each way.

I have worked with parents who purchased a special van equipped with a bed so the child could sleep on the say to practice every day.

Athletes sacrifice much to get to the top but so do parents. I have long ago realized that the real heroes in this journey are the parents who regularly provide upwards of $50,000 per year for many years to facilitate the child’s career.

Good Roles Models: Kids learn a lot by observing their parents. If the parents display a good work ethic, a sense of perseverance and competitiveness this invariably rubs off on the child.

Tiger Wood’s mother would whisper the words “Destroy them all” into her son’s ear before he traveled to his tournaments.

And his father was a Green Beret. Do you think they were competitive?

Family Tradition: It is important for the parent to represent high achievement in a sport. Stories about parental success are observed by young children and this winning way in internalized into what we refer to as an ego ideal. Keep your trophies on display and keep your child’s on display as well.

Talent is part of the magic formula as is a work ethic but to get talent to the very top it takes a whole family that is providing support for about ten years.

This is an arduous process and I always recommend that both athlete and parent enjoy lots of rest and recovery throughout.

insulin and regulate their sugar intake to keep the body in balance.

Although having diabetes means a lifelong regimen of watching what you eat, it does not mean you can’t enjoy your diet. Thanks to a wide variety of sugar substitutes, most diabetics can indulge in desserts and other foods in moderation.

For those ready to satisfy their sweet tooth, here are some sweeteners that are approved by the American Diabetes Association.

Sucralose: This sweetener, which often goes by the brand name Splenda®, is one of the more popular supplements.

The body does not recognize sucralose as a carbohydrate or a sugar, which means it will not be metabolized as such.

Sucralose is heat-resistant, which means it can be used for cooking and baking.

Stevia: Relatively new to the commercial market, stevia is an all-natural sweetener, unlike many of the other sugar substitutes. It comes from a South American plant of the same name and has a strong track record of safety. The sweetener has zero calories and no glycemic index.

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Saccharine: Saccharine is also safe, but diabetics must only consume it in small amounts. It also can be mixed with hot or cold food.

Aspartame: This sweetener also has zero calories and is found in many foods and beverages. However, aspartame is best avoided when baking because it loses sweetness when heated.

Acesulfame potassium: A little goes a long way with this product because it is much sweeter than sugar. It is also usually combined with other sweeteners because it can have a bitter aftertaste.

Not all sugar substitutes are good for diabetics, however.

The Mayo Clinic warns that sugar alcohols, particularly mannitol, sorbitol and xylitol, can increase blood sugar levels. These products also may cause stomach discomfort and diarrhea.

Before trying sugar substitutes, diabetics should consult with their physicians to see if it is safe and discuss potential side effects or usage restrictions, as some artificial sweeteners can cause allergic reactions in some people.

Sport Psychology Dr. Tom Ferraro

has specialized in sport psychology for 20 years and works in the fields of golf, tennis, soccer, baseball, football, wrestling, lacrosse, figure skating, gymnastics, softball, fencing and more. He has helped professional teams, Olympians and elite young athletes learn how to manage the intense pressure of competitive sports. He appears on both TV and radio and has sport psychology columns in 5 different newspapers and has been featured in The New York Times, Wall street Journal and the London Times. Golf Digest includes him in their list of top mental game gurus in America. For a consultation see below: Williston Park Professional Center 2 Hillside Ave, Suite E. Williston Park NY 11596 (building parallel to E. Williston railroad station)

drtomferraro.com drtferraro@aol.com

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Make your favorite recipes healthier Using nonstick cookware when preparing your favorite meals can reduce reliance on oil or butter, cutting fat and calories from your diet.

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healthy diet plays a significant role in a person’s overall health. Without a healthy diet, men and women are more susceptible to disease and other potentially harmful ailments.

But when many people think of a healthy diet, a lack of flavor is often one of the first things to come to mind. That’s a common misconception, as a diet that’s healthy and full of nutrients can simultaneously be flavorful. In fact, it’s easy to enjoy many of your favorite dishes in a way that makes them much healthier. Oftentimes, a few minor alterations to a recipe is all it takes to turn the dish from highrisk to healthy.

Trim the fat. No one wants to eat fat, but fat isn’t entirely bad for you. Fat can help your body absorb vitamins A, D, E and K, and replacing fat with something like carbohydrates decreases how much

these valuable vitamins are absorbed.

In addition, dietary fat releases chemicals in the brain that make you feel full, reducing the likelihood that you will overeat.

Those are just a few of the benefits of dietary fat, which is an essential element of a healthy diet. But overconsumption of dietary fat can be dangerous, and many people simply need to trim some fat from their diets.

One way to do that is to reduce how much butter, shortening or oil you use when cooking. For some recipes, you may be able to cut suggested portions of such ingredients by half without replacing them; however, for others, especially those for baked goods, these items may have to be replaced. In the case of the latter, find a suggested alternative to high-fat items, and only use half of the highfat item listed in the original recipe.

Chances are you won’t taste the difference, but your body will be better for it.

Substitute healthier fare.

Substituting items is another way to turn a favorite dish into a healthier dish without altering the flavor dramatically, if at all. For example, instead of cooking with enriched pasta, purchase whole-wheat or whole-grain pastas, which are higher in fiber and lower in calories. If a recipe calls for using milk, choose fat-free milk instead of whole milk.

Doing so reduces your fat intake by nearly 8 grams per cup.

Recipes can even be made healthier by simply cutting back on the main dish and adding more vegetables.

Instead of using the recommended amount of meat or chicken, scale back and make up for it with additional vegetables, which reduces your caloric and fat intake while adding more vitamins and minerals to your diet.

Change your methods. Certain cooking techniques are healthier

than others. Frying foods or cooking with fat, oil or salt is not the healthiest way to prepare a meal. Some of your favorite dishes that call for frying or cooking in oil can be just as flavorful if you opt for healthier methods like braising, broiling, grilling, or steaming. When recipes call for basting foods in oil or drippings, forgo these unhealthy options and baste foods in vegetable juice or fat-free broth instead.

What you use to cook can also be healthy or unhealthy. Nonstick cookware won’t require you to use oil or butter to keep foods from sticking to the pan. This reduces the amount of fat and calories you will consume, and you likely won’t notice a difference with regards to flavor.

Men and women who enjoy food and cooking their own meals can take several steps to make those meals healthier without sacrificing flavor.

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Diet soda may seem a healthier option than sugary drinks, but it may cause weight gain and contribute to obesity.

or decades, people have turned to diet soft drinks as a healthier alternative to regular soft drinks.

However, consuming diet soda on a regular basis may have some serious health ramifications, including weight gain.

It may seem counterintuitive to suggest that diet sodas may be causing people to gain weight, particularly because these sodas are commonly consumed by people who are trying to lose weight. However, artificial sweeteners found in some diet sodas may increase a person’s risk of obesity. It’s not entirely what you are eating that can cause weight gain but what the body thinks it is eating (or drinking) that plays a role.

There are two factors at play with regard to the artificial sweetener conundrum. First, The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio has researched the potential link between obesity and artificial sweeteners. Researchers have found that something in the chemical structure of these sweeteners alters the way the brain processes the neurotransmitter serotonin. In addition

to helping with sleep, mood and other functions in the body, serotonin helps tell the body when it is full.

When natural foods and sugars are consumed, serotonin signals to the brain to turn off your body’s appetite.

However, artificial sweeteners may prolong the release of serotonin, and your appetite remains in full force long after it should have abated.

Another component of artificial sweeteners, particularly aspartame, is that these chemicals can trick the body into thinking it has, in fact, consumed sugar. That triggers the pancreas to produce the insulin needed to regulate blood-glucose levels. It also causes the body to store the glucose as fat.

This can lead to low blood sugar, which may cause you to eat a sugary treat in response. Having diet soda or eating a sugarless item once in a while won’t create any long-term effects.

But repeatedly relying on artificial sweeteners could affect appetite and change blood sugar levels for good.

These aren’t the only consequences to diet soda and other beverages.

Drinking diet soda regularly may affect cardiovascular health. According

to the American Heart Association, research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference found people who drink diet soda every day have a 61 percent higher risk of vascular events than those who reported no soda consumption.

Regular soda isn’t a better alternative.

It can contribute to weight gain and cardiovascular issues as well as an increased risk for diabetes.

A 2011 review published in the journal Circulation stated that a positive association has been shown between sugar-sweetened soft drink consumption and weight gain in both children and adults.

Nutritionists and doctors have advised that instead of adding artificial sweeteners to water and other beverages, flavor them with lemon or lime juice. Instead of drinking diet soda, opt for unsweetened tea or plain water.

Although diet soda may seem a likely option to help curb calories and prevent weight gain, such beverages may actually be having an adverse effect on a person’s weight.

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Opening night at Maxfield Parrish exhibit Museum members and supporters reveled in nostalgic early 20th-century art when Nassau County Museum of Art unveiled its new exhibition, “Maxfield Parrish: Paintings and Prints” from the National Museum of American Illustration. Parrish was among the earliest and most productive artists of the Great Age of Illustration.

The famed illustrator, Norman Rockwell, called Parrish “my idol.”

So popular were Parrish’s images that at one time his work adorned the homes of about a quarter of all Americans.

Sometimes these were original art works, sometimes calendars, and often covers of the major magazines of his time. At a time that the average American family earned about $500 a year, Parrish’s cover illustrations for Collier’s Magazine commanded $1,250 each.

But this amazing fee was happily paid by the magazine because each Parrish cover guaranteed a sell-out edition.

The Parrish exhibition remains on view at Nassau County Museum of Art through Feb. 28, 2016. The museum, at 1 Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor, is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For further information, call (516) 4849337 or visit nassaumuseum.org.

Laurence and Judy Cutler, the guest curators of the Maxfield Parrish exhibition, Museum Board President Angela Susan Anton, Museum Director Karl E. Willers and artist Christopher Hart Chambers, whose work is currently on view in the museum’s Contemporary Gallery.

Blank Slate Media’s Holly and Steven Blank.

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton with Robert O. Mayer, the co-chair of the museum’s Corporate Committee.

Jill and Todd Cohen of Port Washington. Dr. Cohen is a member of the museum’s board of trustees.

Museum supporters Margaret and Tom Stacey with Joan Saltzman (center).

The museum building is named for Joan Saltzman and her late husband, Arnold, in recognition of their philanthropic generosity to the museum.

Museum Board Members Harvey Manes and Clarence F. Michalis. Dr. Manes just endowed the museum with a $1 million dollar gift to establish the Manes Family Education Center. Mr. Michalis is the immediate past president of the museum’s board of trustees.

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Exhibit to feature 3 Community Calendar Adelphi professors

PROJECT INDEPENDENCE SUPPORT & SOCIAL GROUP The Town of North Hempstead’s Project Independence would like to remind Three Adelphi Univeristy faculty mem- decades and has been on the faculty of the residents that they offer free support and bers will have their artwork displayed as part Art and Art History Department at Adelphi social groups. Call 311 or (516) 869-6311 for more information. of the Exhibitions Programs’ Faculty Spot- University since 2004.

light. Hannah Smith Allen, David Hornung and Christopher Saucedo, faculty members from the department of art and art history will have their artistic creations on view now through Jan. 10 in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery.

A reception will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. All are welcome.

Light refreshments will be served.

Smith Allen, assistant professor of photography and digital media, received her MFA in photography from the School of Visual Arts and BFA from Rhode Island School of Design. She is the recipient of a 2007 Individual Photographer’s Fellowship from the Aaron Siskind Foundation, a 2010 Artist Fellowship in Photography from the New York Foundation for the Arts, a 2011 A.I.M. residency at the Bronx Museum of Art, and the recipient of the 2012-2013 A.I.R. Gallery Fellowship.

Her work has been exhibited nationwide, including venues such as the Phoenix Museum Art, The Bronx Museum of Art, and San Francisco Camerawork.

Allen will be exhibiting selections from her Scheduled Implosions series. In this collection she “considers the temporality of our constructed landscape by photographing media coverage of building demolitions.” Allen shoots instant film, re-crops the original video frames, and employs long exposures in order to make visible the tensions between still and moving pictures.

Hornung, professor of art, received his MFA in painting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI and his BA in fine art from the University of Delaware-Newark, DE. His work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally and is the author and designer of a color textbook (Color: A Workshop for Artists and Designers) that is widely used and has been translated into five languages. Hornung has been teaching art at art schools and universities for four

In this exhibition, he will feature a group of cyanotypes made from cut paper collages.

Influenced by his love for 19th century marble dust painting, these micro dramas reflect shadow puppetry and the cut paper animation of Lotte Reiniger.

His pictographic renderings compose simple scenes of people alone and together under the night skies, beset by the dreams and dangers of existence. These pictures have evolved from his long-term fascination with the mystery that unfolds when the narrative and decorative are intermingled.

Saucedo, associate professor of art, received his MFA from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and his BFA from New York’s School of Visual Arts. After attending the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, he did post-graduate work at the Queens University of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Saucedo retired as research professor and chair of the Department of Fine Arts at the University of New Orleans where he ran the sculpture program for 20 years.

He is the recipient of numerous awards including recent grants from the PollackKrasner Foundation, The Joan Mitchell Foundation and the New York Foundation for the Arts.

Saucedo’s artwork has been included in many group and solo exhibitions in the United States and abroad and he has artwork in the permanent collection of the New Orleans Museum of Art; The Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, Birmingham Alabama; The Weatherspoon Art Museum Greensboro, North Carolina; The Odgen Museum of Art, New Orleans and The National September 11th Memorial & Museum.

Saucedo composes artwork that is relevant in his time, creating conceptual pieces that address the unexpected events that shaped his life.

The Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery is open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and weekends from 12 to 4 p.m.

FREE PUBLIC SEMINAR The Nassau County Bar Association invites all residents to find out more at a free public seminar, “The Surprise! in Your Medical Bill and What You Can Do About It” on Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at NCBA, 15th Street on the corner of West Street, Mineola, just two blocks from the LIRR station and bus depot. At this seminar, you will learn what to expect in your medical bills to avoid unforeseen charges. Attorneys will also explain your rights to appeal private health insurance as well as public health insurance. The speakers include notable Long Island attorneys Barbara Phair, Esq. and Moriah Adamo, Esq, Abrams Fensterman, Lake Success and Reema

Sultan, Esq., Rivkin Radler, Uniondale.

Reservations are requested for this free program. Just call the Nassau County Bar Association at 516-747-4070 or email ckatz@nassaubar.org.

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

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

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

Art Guild to hold photography contest The Art Guild invites all photographers to enter “I’m Ready For My Closeup,” a Juried Competition and Exhibition. More than just closeup portraiture, this exhibit encourages photographers to explore and examine our world from a macro, and even micro, perspective. All photographers, 18 years and older (high school students ages 14-18 years may enter in the student category), are invited to

submit up to three photographic works for consideration. The deadline for submissions is midnight Jan. 8, 2016. A prospectus can be downloaded at TheArtGuild.org.

The exhibit will be on view at The Art Guild’s home, Elderfields Preserve at 200 Port Washington Blvd. in Manhasset from Feb. 6 - 28, 2016. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 1 - 5 p.m. or by apAPPLICATION DEADLINE:

JAN. 8 2016

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CLOSEUP ON VIEW: FEBRUARY 6-28, 2016

Artwork by Hannah Smith Allen will be on display as part of Adelphi Univeristy’s Exhibitions Programs’ Faculty Spotlight.

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pointment. An Artists’ Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, Feb. 7 from 3 to 5 p.m.

The juror for this show will be Harold Naideau, a photographer, artist, author and educator based on Long Island. He teaches photography at Suffolk County Community College, Briarcliffe College and Stony Brook University. His photography blends traditional fine-art photography with digital imaging and printing and utilizes a changing array of modern material and processes. You may see his work at: www. naideauphotography.com The winter schedule of classes for children and adults will start in January, and will include Art Explorations & Creative Art Studio for children, and classes in watercolor, drawing, and life drawing and more for adults. Registration for “Fast, Loose & Bold” a painting workshop, with Patti Mollica offered on Feb. 13 and 14, 2016, is now open.

For more information please call 516-304-5797 or visit our website: www.

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A busy December at Landmark Theater

George Winston The Klezmatics: Warm up to the holiday season at Landmark on Main Street’s Jeanne Rimsky TheHappy Joyous Hanukah ater. Tickets for all shows are available onSunday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. line at www.landmarkonmainstreet.org and Woody Guthrie, father of American folk through our Box Office at 516.767.6444. music, writer of This Land Is Your Land, Friends’ discounts apply to all ticketed shows. also wrote Hanukah songs! The Klezmatics’ Woody Guthrie’s Happy Joyous Hanukah is Afternoon T.E.A. David Glukh Duo the second recorded release of this amazing Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. material. Deftly intermingling Klezmer with Juilliard graduate and international per- American folk and bluegrass, Woody Guthforming artist David Glukh will present an rie’s Happy Joyous Hanukah is destined to afternoon of klezmer, jazz and classical mu- become a holiday classic for generations to sic performed on his signature piccolo trum- come. pet accompanied by piano. Free admission Sponsored by Carol & Sandy Krieger. to all Afternoon T.E.A. programs thanks to Tickets: Premium $47 • Select $42 • the Manhasset Community Fund Greentree Standard $37 Foundation and NY Community Bank. Tickets not required.

Afternoon T.E.A. WE3 Holiday Concert Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m.

George Winston: A Solo Piano Concert WE3, featuring local favorite, soprano Friday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m.

Jeannie O’Malley, and her partners, flutist/ This master of the melodic folk piano pianist Dotti Anita Taylor and pianist Lois performs songs from his seasonal favor- Tepfer, celebrate the season with all your faites AUTUMN, DECEMBER, WINTER INTO vorite songs and carols. From White ChristSPRING, and SUMMER, as well as Peanuts mas to O Holy Night, bass flute to piano four pieces from his Vince Guaraldi tribute al- hands, this versatile trio will treat you to an bums LINUS & LUCY -THE MUSIC OF VINCE afternoon of good tidings.

GUARALDI, and LOVE WILL COME-THE Free admission to all Afternoon T.E.A. MUSIC OF VINCE GUARALDI, VOL. 2, and programs thanks to the Manhasset Commore. munity Fund Greentree Foundation and NY Sponsored by The Inn at Great Neck.

Community Bank. Tickets not required.

Tickets: Premium $42 • Select $37 •Standard $32 Dar Williams Friday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m.

Darlene Love: Love for the Holidays Dar Williams is a Landmark favorite.

Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m.

Landmark is thrilled to continue our With her sweet voice, prolific lyrics and witty holiday tradition welcoming Darlene Love banter, Dar connects with her audiences for for her fifth consecutive year! Sponsored by an evening of thoughtful music and lots of Albanese & Albanese, Fern & Hersh Cohen, laughter. Special guest this evening is Lucy Helen & Peter Fahey, Sandy & Eric Krasnoff, Wainwright Roche.

Sponsored by Massage Envy, WFUV and Victoria & Bruce Migatz, Barbara & Richard the Tepper Family Foundation.

Strautman.

Tickets: Premium $50 • Select $40 • Tickets: This concert is SOLD OUT. Call Standard $32 Box Office for wait list: 516-767-6444

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Cutlers to discuss Art Guild to hold Parrish, exhibition fundraiser on Dec. 5 Judy and Laurence Cutler, curators of the Maxfield Parrish exhibition on view at Nassau County Museum of Art, present “Maxfield Parrish and the American Imagists,” a discussion of the varying styles and trends throughout Parrish’s eight-decade long career leading to his success, on Saturday, December 5 at 3 p.m., Co-founders of the National Museum of American Illustration in Newport, R.I., the Cutlers will also discuss Parrish’s contemporaries and how the greatest Golden Age illustrators influenced one another.

Judy and Laurence Cutler are widelyrecognized experts on American illustration art. Architectural Digest called Judy Goffman Cutler the “undisputed doyenne of American Illustration.”

As founder also of the American Illustrators Gallery, Judy Cutler broke ground by showing Norman Rockwell’s art works in exhibitions across this country and later, through Europe and Asia. She also has assembled and curated private collections for such notables as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Whoopi Goldberg, Ross Perot and others.

Laurence Cutler is an architect, urban designer, author, educator and advertising executive who taught architecture and urban design at Harvard, M.I.T. and Rhode Island School of Design. He has received National Endowment for the Arts grants, a Fulbright Hayes Grant, Harvard Graduate School of Design’s Alpha Rho Chi medal, Harvard’s Milton Fund grants and scholarships as well as design awards from the American Institute of Architecture.

Admission is $5 for members, $15 for nonmembers and includes museum admission. Register at nassaumuseum.org/ events.

“Maxfield Parrish: Paintings and Prints from the National Museum of American Illustration” will be on display at the NCMA through Feb. 28.

Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor.

Members of The Art Guild (and nonmembers) are asked to be part of the Third Art From the Heart, a holiday fundraiser to benefit The Art Guild’s Education Fund on exhibit from Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016.

The Art Guild supplies the 10x10 wooden panels, free, to member artists to create one-of-a-kind artworks in the medium of their choice. Past works have included collage, mosaic, photography, as well as oil, acrylic and watercolors.

(Non-members are welcome to join The Art Guild, or pay $10 for the panel.) Artists may stop and pick up a panel during gallery hours, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00-5:00 PM. Each unique piece will be sold for $100 and will make a great gift for that special someone this holiday season. The proceeds from this fundraiser go toward the Guild’s Education Fund, which awards scholarships to high school students pursuing careers in the arts, as well as other

education related events.

The opening of the sale, artists’ reception, and holiday party will take place on Friday, Dec. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.

The gallery is open on Wednesday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. or by calling 516-304-5797 for additional hours. For further details please visit our web site at www.TheArtGuild. org. This is a great way to become acquainted with The Art Guild and the many opportunities it offers to the community.

The Art Guild of Port Washington, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing encouragement, education and a forum for the appreciation of the visual arts. The Art Guild strives to offer residents from local and neighboring communities an avenue to broaden their creative pursuits. It is an organization open to all people with a common goal to advance the visual arts.

Holiday fine art, craft fair on December 5, 6 For the 52nd year the Art League of Long Island’s Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair is bringing more than 70 highlyskilled craftspeople and artists together under one roof for holiday shoppers.

The fair takes place Dec. 5 and 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Art League’s galleries and studios.

Paintings, sculpture, woodcraft, ceramics, mosaics, fiber art, photography, jewelry, wearable art, and other unique hand-crafted items made by the artist will be displayed and available for sale at the Art League’s facility.

Prizes will be awarded to participat-

ing artists and craftspeople with the most innovative designs.

Live demonstrations by Art League instructors will take place in the art studios, food and drink vendors are available on the Art League’s grounds. Admission to the fair is free.

The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills, just off exit 42N of the Northern State Parkway, and about two miles north of exit 51 off the LIE. For more information, please call 631-462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli. org.

Photos by Art League of Long Island

At left: Justin Cavagnaro Ascension Series Above: Christmas Platter by Pam Hanna

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Great Neck Library West Egg Book Group at Station Branch Librarian Kathleen Cotter will lead a discussion of Dashiell Hammett’s classic detective novel, The Thin Man, on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Planet Fitness.

Hammett’s fifth and final novel, The Thin Man, is a return to first-person narration, as Nick Charles narrates the story of a case he unwillingly takes on while vacationing. Call 466-8055, ext. 233 to register. Seating is limited.

Film at Station Branch All film matinees are now held at the Station Branch while the Main Library building is being renovated.

The next film will be shown on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. at the Station Branch, The Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, 26 Great Neck Road, 2nd level (above Planet Fitness).

Refer to the Library News-

letter, film brochure or website for information on the films scheduled. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Arrive early as seating is limited.

Priority seating is given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your Library card, driver’s license or other ID showing your Great Neck School District address.

Building Advisory Committee Meeting at Station Branch The Building Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza. Please check with the Library to confirm that there has been no change in date, time, or location at 516-4668055, ext. 201.

Finance Committee Meeting at Station Branch A Board of Trustees Finance Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck

Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza. Please check with the Library to confirm that there has been no change in date, time, or location at 516-466-8055, ext. 201.

the public is warned not to attempt to enter the property until the Main Library construction is completed.

Thank you to all of our patrons for your patience during this time.

Candidates Needed to Serve as Board Appointees on the Nominating Committee At its Annual Reorganization meeting, the Board of Trustees will appoint two (2) Association members to serve on the Nominating Committee of the Great Neck Library. Interested Association members should send a letter and resume so stating by Jan. 15, 2016 to: Attention: Library Director’s Office, Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11023.

Great Neck Library Closing/Cancellation Information Online Library patrons connected to the Internet are asked to check the website: www. cancellations.com for Library weather related closings/ program cancellations.

In order to access this service, Library District residents can log on to cancellations.com, type in their zip code or Great Neck Library and obtain information on program cancellations or Library closings. In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic e-mails from cancellations.com when the Library has posted any information. This is a great way for Library District residents who are connected online to be advised of weather related changes in Library hours or programs.

Main Library Building Active Construction Site Important Reminder: The Great Neck Library property at 159 Bayview Avenue is CLOSED to the public and is an active construction site. For everyone’s safety,

Branch Librarian Kathleen Cotter will lead a discussion of Dashiell Hammett’s classic detective novel, “The Thin Man,” at the next meeting of the West Egg Book Group at the Station Branch.

Great Neck Community Calendar BLOOD DONATION EVENT The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a sufficient blood supply throughout the holiday season. There will be a donation event on Saturday, Nov. 28 at Harley DavidsonMiracle Mile, 215 Northern Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Donors with all blood types are needed, and especially those with types O negative, B negative, A negative and AB. All those who come to donate Nov. 25-29 will get a Red Cross mixing spoon and celebrity chef recipe set, while supplies last. To make an appointment to donate blood, people can download the Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767).

WEDNESDAY MONTHLY LUNCHEON The St. Aloysius Sociables of Great Neck is sponsoring its Wednesday Monthly Luncheon at the Inn at Great Neck, 30 Cuttermill Road, Great Neck on Dec. 9, at

1 p.m. For reservations, please call John Hyland at 516-482-3795. Cost: Price of your meal.

TUESDAYS WITH REAP REAP, retired, energetic, active people,meets Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Cumberland School, 30 Cumberland Ave., at Great Neck’s Adult Ed Center. At a.m. there will be a board meeting. The Business Meeting starts 10:30 a.m. “My Opinion” will be presented by Les Penner. Howard Needleman will discuss, “The Navajo People and Land.” This is followed by lunch, so bring your lunch and join us!

Current Events roundtable begins at 12:30 p.m., with a topic discussion led this] week by Les Brown. Refreshments, coffee and tea will be served. The Science Club meets at 1 p.m. and continues to meet the first and fifth week of the month.

Economics Club meets every second Tuesday of the month. Short Story Club meets the third Tuesday, and the Book Club meets the last Tuesday.

LONG ISLAND TRIO MONTHLY MEETIING Long Island TRIO of Nassau & Suffolk (Transplant Recipients International Organization) will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. Refreshments served, Speaker:Dr. Lewis Teperman, director of transplantation at NYU Langone Medical Center, will provide an update on transplantation medications and organ allocation. North Shore Health Systems is located at 145 Community Drive, Great Neck. All are welcome. For information call 516-620-5900 COMMUNITY HANUKKAH LIGHTING The Lake Success Jewish Center will hold its annual Community Hanukkah Lighting on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. Students will lead the blessings and sing several Hanukkah songs. Following the lighting, everyone is invited for Hanukkah refreshments and games.

The entire community is welcome. The Lake Success Jewish Center is at 354

Lakeville Rd. in Lake Success. Please call the office at 516-466-0569 for more information.

LADIES NIGHT OUT FUNDRAISER The Kochavim Group of Great Neck Hadassah is holding its biggest fundraiser for the year, a ladies night out, on Thursday, Dec. 3, at Shelter Rock Jewish Center at 6:30 p.m.. The event is a Fashion Show featuring the designs of Andrew Marc.

It’s a fun night to shop at exciting boutiques, raffle prizes, including dinner and cocktails. This year’s honoree is Liza Diamond.

She will be honored for her dedication and work with Hadassah. Liza is also Vice President of Andrew Marc Dresses. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Charlotte R. Bloomberg Mother and Child Center. For more information, please contact stacey.rothstein@gmail.com.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program - FREE Silver Sneakers Exercise

Classes For All Levels: Balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors. Monday through Saturday. Garden City, Roslyn and Great Neck.

Call for more details, including seeing if you are eligible and class times, (516) 7458050.

LIONS CLUB HEARING AID PROGRAM The Great Neck Lions Club is pleased to announce their participation in “Lions Lend An Ear,” a program of the Nassau County district of Lions Clubs International.

The program provides hearing aids and related products and services at no cost to hearing impaired individuals who qualify based on financial need and communication need. Great Neck Lions Club is asking the local places that accept donated eyeglasses to accept used hearing aids as well. Note: The hearing aids should be placed in the eyeglass collection boxes located in all the Great Neck Libraries as well as offices of the Village of Russell Gardens,

Village of Great Neck Plaza and the Village Hall on Baker Hill Road.

ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS The Rotary Club of Great Neck currently meets every Wednesday from 8 to 9 a.m. in the boardroom of TD Bank, 2 Great Neck Road. Community residents and business members are welcome to visit Club meetings and discover how meaningful and satisfying it is to give back service to the community while networking through Rotary. For further information please see: www.clubrunner.ca/ greatneck/ or call (516) 487-9392.

LIONS CLUB OF GREAT NECK Lions Club of Great Neck meets the first Monday of each month at Pearl East Restaurant, 1190 Northern Blvd., Manhasset at 12 p.m. If you would like to attend a meeting and learn more about our club, please contact fernweiss@aol.com or call (516) 829-5192.

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Great Neck Park District Great Neck Park District Election for Commissioner Great Neck Park District residents can vote for Park Commissioner on Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 3 to 9 p.m.

Applications for absentee ballots are currently available at the Park District Office, 5 Beach Road and Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Avenue. If you are unable to pick up an application, call 516-482-0181 to have one sent by mail. The last date to file the application for an absentee ballot to be mailed is December 1.

Sunday @ 3 Series Bobby Valli, younger brother of legendary Franki Valli from the Four Seasons, will be performing Sunday, Nov. 29, 3 p.m., at Great Neck House. He will sing all of Frankie’s top hits plus other favorites by Jersey legends.

Singing, writing, producing and performing since the age of 15, he has recorded his own original work for several major record labels.

He recently appeared at Carnegie Hall in a special tribute with Bruce Springsteen. A park card is required for admission to Great Neck House.

Weekend Movie Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015), directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon and starring Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler and Olivia Cooke, is the story of a student whose

Add the December 13 Winter Wonderland event to your calendars! outlook is forever altered after befriending a classmate who has been diagnosed with cancer. It can be seen

at Great Neck House on Friday, November 27 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 28 at 5 and 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. It is rated PG-13 and runs 105 minutes.

Admission requires a park card.

Nature Program: Sagamore Special Sunday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m., join us for this private tour of the nature trails at Sagamore Hill. Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt’s time in office, his “Summer White House” was the focus of international attention. Explore the natural surroundings and become inspired by the legacy of one of America’s most popular presidents. Register as soon as possible by calling 516-482-0355 and be sure to ask for directions when registering.

Defensive Driving Classes at Great Neck House Great Neck House continues

to offer Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Classes. The classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The next class is Saturday, Dec. 5. To sign up for a class or for more information, call Great Neck House at 516482-0355.

Winter Wonderland Join us for the Park District’s Sixth Annual Winter Wonderland Celebration, Sunday, Dec. 13 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink.

The rink will be festively decorated for the holidays, making you feel as if you are skating on an outdoor pond!

The family activities are sure to delight children and adults alike. Everyone will enjoy skating, arts & crafts, photo op.’s, cotton candy and more. For Park District residents, admission is free, with a park card (which must be presented when admitted).

Everyone is welcome to attend. Call 516-487-2975 for more information. Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy holiday season!

Bobby Valli, younger brother of legendary Franki Valli from the Four Seasons, will be performing at Great Neck House.

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Group performs mitzvah The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County received a donation recently from The Mensch Club to help support the center’s mission of teaching the history and lessons of the Holocaust.

The Mensch Club, a group of Great Neck tennis players who have played together for 40 years, meet monthly for breakfast to discuss politics, children, grandchildren and sports.

The group directs the funds they contribute to support various local charities with a Jewish connection.

For more information call 516-571-8040, visit their website at www.hmtcli.org, or find them on social media at Facebook.com/HMTCNY and Twitter.com/HolocaustTolCtr.

Pictured are (back row l to r:) Susan Weitzman; Howard Weitzman; Steven Markowitz, Chairman of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County; Roz Liebowitz; Paul Liebowitz; Jay Citron; (front row l to r: ) Carol Anderman; Natie Kopelowitz and Arthur Anderman.

Desbois lectures on Holocaust at HMTC Father Patrick Desbois gave a presentation at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center on Saturday, Nov. 14, regarding his work identifying and memorializing mass murder sites of Jews and Roma who were murdered by Nazis and their collaborators during the Holocaust.

Since 2001, he and his team have combed Eastern Europe recording testimonies from eyewitnesses of the mass murders and locating every mass murder grave and site.

During his visit to HMTC, Father Desbois toured the museum, gave a presentation on his work finding mass murder sites to a standing room only audience which included Holocaust Survivors who lost family members to Nazi mass murder, and signed copies of his book, “Holocaust By Bullets: A Priest’s Journey to Uncover the Truth Behind the Murder of 1.5 Million Jews.”

During his talk, Father Desbois touched on recent events in Paris and reminded the audience that, “We have only one team – humanity.”

“The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County is honored to host Father Patrick Desbois,” said Steven Markowitz, chairman of HMTC said. “His contributions to our understanding of the scope and horror of the Holocaust, and genocides occurring today, are immeasurable. It is our sincere hope that through his incredible work the world truly learns the lessons of the Holocaust so that no other people experience the terror and murder suffered by the Jews, Roma and others under Nazi tyranny.”

From left: Tracy Markowitz, Father Patrick Desbois and Steven Markowitz, chairman of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County.

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A new generator arrives at the Parkwood Sports Complex.

From left: Patrick Butler, VFW post 372; Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Anna M. Kaplan; Councilwoman Lee R. Seeman; Admiral James A. Helis, Superintendent, U. S. Merchant Marine Academy; Parade Commander Louise McCann, Commander, Charles A. Fowler American Legion Post 160; Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos; Fred Shaw, U. S. Navy (Retired); Commissioner Frank Ciluffo, Great Neck Park District; Larry Sheehan VFW Post 372; Jim Morehead, VFW Post 372; Richard Deem, son of former Village of Great Neck Mayor Richard Deem; Donald Ferguson, American Legion Post 160.

Parkwood complex gets new generator Great Neck honors veterans

Despite gloomy skies and damp weather, Great Neck celA new generator was de- at Great Neck House. ebrated Veterans Day this year.

Especially critical at the livered to the Parkwood Sports The parade stepped off Complex on Wednesday, Nov. Parkwood Sports Complex, is from the Alert Firehouse at making certain the ice rink re- 10:45 a.m., led by a formal 18.

After a natural disaster, such mains frozen and the pools, color guard, members of the as 2012’s Hurricane Sandy, a bathhouses and locker rooms Alert, Vigilant and Manhaspower outage could affect the stay up and running. set Lakeville Fire companies.

The Parkwood Sports Comcommunity for weeks.

Members of local Veterans With this in mind, the Great plex is equipped with heat/air- of Foreign Wars Post 372 and Neck Park District, as part of their conditioning, Wifi, locker rooms American Legion Post 160, Nasapproved 2014 Capital Improve- and showers that can be used sau County Comptroller George ment Bond Issue, purchased two for comfort no matter what the Maragos, Town of North Hempback-up generators: one for run- season. stead Councilwomen Lee R. SeeThe park district said they man and Anna M. Kaplan, RAD ning the entire Parkwood Sports Complex and the other for main- are always looking for ways to James Helis, superintendent of taining electricity, heat and WiFi serve their residents. the U.S. Merchant Marine Acad-

emy, Pastor Rene Tapel from St. Aloysius Church, and Great Neck Park District Commissioner Frank Ciluffo, along with Great Neck boy and girl scout troops, also marched along to the Village Green.

Well-wishers on the sidewalks applauded the parade and waved flags as it passed by.

At 11 a.m., in front of the Wall of Remembrance, Parade Chair Louise McCann, Commander of Charles A. Fowler American Legion Post #160 spoke of America’s “debt of honor”, a phrase originally used by our first President, George Wash-

NYU professor to take pulpit at Temple Emanuel for talk On Friday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m., Stephen F. Cohen will be the guest in the pulpit at Temple Emanuel of Great Neck.

He will offer the talk, “Why Cold War Again?”

Cohen is Professor Emeritus of Russian Studies, History and Politics at New York University and Princeton University.

A contributing editor to The Nation magazine and a frequent commentator on television and radio, he is also a member of the founding Board of Directors of the recently established American Committee for East-West Accord, a pro-detente organization that seeks rethinking and public discussion of US policy toward Russia.

Cohen is the author of a number of acclaimed and influential scholarly books, including Bukharin and the Bolshevik Revolution: A Political Biography; Rethinking the Soviet Experience; and Soviet Fates and Lost Alternatives: From Stalinism to the New Cold War.

Two of his recent books are available in paperback: Soviet Fates and Lost Alternatives; and The Victims Return: Survivors of the Gulag After Stalin.

Cohen, who grew up in Kentucky, received his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Indiana University and Columbia University.

He is the recipient of awards, including two Guggenheim Fellowships.

He is married to Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation.

Cohen’s talk is preceded by a brief service.

Following his talk, there will be a Q&A, and, in conclusion, a book signing, when refreshments will be served.

All members of the community are invited to attend. Admission is free. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane in Great Neck. For further Stephen F. Cohen information, call 516-482-5701.

ington.

Washington urged American citizens to care for our nation’s soldiers, stating that it was our “sacred duty -- a common debt, our debt of honor”.

In her remarks, McCann spoke of remembering and honoring all the servicemen and servicewomen who have served our country with valor and those who continue to serve around the world to keep American safe and free.

She thanked everyone who marched in the parade and the residents who came out in support.

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Temple Emanuel marks anniversary of Nostra Aetate Temple Emanuel of Great Neck held a special service on Oct. 30, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, which is Latin for “in our time.”

On Oct. 28, 1965, bishops from around the world, gathered in Rome for the Second Vatican Council, issued ‘Nostra Aetate,’ a groundbreaking declaration on the relationship of the church to non-Christian religions.

For the first time the bishops said the church “rejects nothing that is true and holy” in other religious traditions, urging Catholics to pursue “dialogue and collaboration” with people of all different faiths.

Fred Harber, trustee and director of Religious Action at Temple Emanuel, initiated the service of recognition and was its chairperson.

Ira Rosenzweig-Cooper, president of Temple Emanuel, welcomed everyone, introduced the service, and recognized many of the distinguished participants and guests in attendance.

Participants included state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and state Senator Jack Martins, as well as Father Rene Tapel of Saint Aloysius Roman Catholic Church and Imam Ahmadullah Kamal of the Long Island Muslim Society.

Guests included leadership and members of the Chinese

Center on Long Island, Saint Paul A.M.E. Zion Church, the Long Island Muslim Society, Saint Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, the Hispanic American Community of North Hempstead and Cellini Lodge 2206, OSIA, in New Hyde Park.

Most Reverend William

Francis Murphy, Fourth Bishop of Rockville Centre, was guest in the pulpit.

He offered an address of inspiration entitled, “The Implications of Nostra Aetate,” which might be summed up in his words, “We are sisters and brothers…!”

Yassin El-Ayouty, professor of Islamic Law at Fordham University, offered commentary entitled, “Putting Interfaith Into Action.”

Rabbi Robert Widom, senior rabbi at Temple Emanuel, and his associate, Rabbi Ronnie Kehati, conducted the service.

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Music program expands with new instructors

By J oe N i k i c As the Gold Coast Arts Center’s music program continues to expand, Ellen Schiff, director of the center’s School for the Arts, said they try to keep up with popular trends in music.

“We’re always expanding and reflecting the needs of the community and what’s going on contemporarily in music,” Schiff said. “We’re always looking for new and innovative classes. It’ll never stop.”

While they already have an experienced group of instructors, Schiff said, the center brought in three new instructors with international experience and “impressive credentials.”

Jan Kus, a saxophone, clarinet, and piano instructor, headed the education department of a Slovenian-based music institute.

“As an active, international working musician with a strong passion for music on one hand, and a two-time main organizer of an international summer camp of music on the other hand, I believe I possess the necessary qualities to help the students find their own paths, and reach the maximum of their musical and creative potential,”

Kus said.

Hsin-Wei Chiang, a Taiwanese violin instructor, has toured with symphony orchestras in Malaysia, Italy, Hong Kong, and Berlin since she was 10 years old.

Tuomo Uusitalo, an advanced piano instructor, has won awards as a pianist and played alongside various well known artists in the Jazz world.

“I enjoy nurturing and sharing my experience with students through private and group lessons,” he said.

All three, Schiff said, were met through Maya Nova, a music instructor at the center who performed with the new instructors.

She also said the center is looking to reach out to more international talent.

“Whereas in the past we had mostly local people here, now we’re bringing international faculty to the center,” Schiff said.

She added that the experience of instructors who have performed in other countries will benefit students at the arts center.

As well as new instructors, the arts center’s music school will see more classes available during semester sessions, in-

Children dancing at a Gold Coast Arts Center music program party cluding an advanced group piano class taught by Uusitalo.

Classes at the center consist of six-month semester sessions in the fall and winter/spring seasons, as well as week-long summer programs.

Schiff said the new classes at the arts center include voice movement and percussion classes for children between the ages

of three and four, and Introduction to Instruments for children aged six and older.

“That’s amazing because they learn piano, guitar, percussion, and voice. They are getting a whole array of instruments,” Schiff said. “We did it over the summer and it was successful so we wanted to bring it back for a semester.”

While most of the group classes are for children, Schiff said adults can register for private lessons offered by the arts center.

For more information on the Gold Coast Arts Center or available classes, you can call the center at 516-829-2570 or check their website at goldcoastarts. org.

Levings touts district upgrades in Belgrave election

By J oe N i k i c Commissioner Brian Levings is running unopposed in his bid on Dec. 8 for a sixth term with the Belgrave Water Pollution Control District. Levings’ commissioner seat is the only position up for election.

“I’m looking forward to running again and keeping up with the plant and keeping our taxes down for our constituents,” said Levings, a Village of Great Neck Plaza resident. “I think everybody is happy with how we’re doing down there.”

District Superintendent Chet Steban said there was no limit on how many terms a commissioner can serve.

During his time as commissioner, Levings said he is proud of the district’s upgrade to its filters, which replaced its chlorination system with ultraviolet disinfection, putting it in full compliance with state Department of Environmental Conservation requirements.

Levings added that the district is currently going forward with the installation of a new outflow pipe that is coming in the “near future.”

Candidates interested in running for election were re-

quired to file their name and submit a petition signed by 25 registered voters with the district by Nov. 7.

The polls will be open between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Company 4 Firehouse on the corner of Northern Boulevard and Jayson Avenue.

All district residents qualified to vote in Town of North Hempstead elections are eligible to cast ballots.

The district administrates sewage services for University Gardens, Russell Gardens, western parts of Great Neck Plaza between Great Neck Road and Cuttermill Road and the unincorporated areas on the peninsula.

State, local officials seek education policy reform Continued from Page 2 Schimel said she wanted to give education-based decisions back to people who work in the field.

“It is my hope, and it has been the Assembly’s hope, to finally work on shifting policy decisions of education away from someone like me who is not an educator, back to the regents,” she said.

Marcellino agreed, saying the state Legislature should worry about monetary issues rather than setting education standards.

“Let the legislature take care of the funding and financing,

because that’s what we do,” he said. “But let the professionals take care of education policy and writing curriculum because that’s what they do best.”

Due to heavy opposition of the Common Core system, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced in September that he was launching a Common Core Task Force to review education standards and identify problems with the system, a review commission he also launched in 2012.

Marcellino, who is a member of the task force chaired by Time Warner CEO Richard Parsons, said he had to force his way on

to the group.

“I made sure that I was chosen to be on that task force by pushing my way on it. I don’t think I was the governor’s first choice to be there,” he said. “I made sure in conversations I had with the majority leader that if there was going to be a Senate representative it was going to be me.”

While he praised the efforts of Cuomo and the members of the task force, Marcellino said he did not believe the Dec. 15 deadline for the task force to submit a final report was enough time to find a solution to the problem.

Common Core’s biggest flash points for criticism are its standardized tests, which opponents say are unnecessarily tough for students, and the direct link between test scores and teacher evaluations.

The Annual Professional Performance Review, or APPR, assesses teachers based on how well their students score on standardized tests compared with the previous year’s results.

Although he admitted the negative effect APPR would have on teachers, Martins, who represents the seventh senate district, said the assessments have more

of an effect on students.

“The real crime when it comes to APPR is not necessarily that we treat all of our teachers like they are the same,” Martins said. “It is because we treat all of our children like they are robots.”

Common Core standards need reform, Tilles said, but the method for evaluating teachers needed to be scrapped altogether.

Prendergast added that teachers were not opposed to assessments, but wanted evaluations to let them know how they can become better teachers.

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Things that make a good real estate agent I have always thought of this subject title as a concept and a way to do business and to make sure our clients (sellers) and customers (buyers) are provided superior, professional and expert service, while working with our company.

As I have noted in a previous article, 80 percent of all agents, according to Zillow’s study in 2013-2014, had never called back individuals or families, who they had completed a transaction with whether it was a client or a customer.

I believe that this to be true, because I have asked 100’s of clients and customers over the years, do you know who sold you your home?

Has your agent ever called you after the sale, rental or lease of residential or commercial property?

Are you happy with the current agent you are working with and do you know their name? The resounding answer was mostly “No.”

This is not to say that the top producing agents and brokers fall into this category and that they assuredly do stay in touch and that is one of the reasons they are top producers; by which they receive their “Life Blood” of our business — referrals.

However, the vast majority of agents do not communicate with their past sales or rental customers.

I ponder the reasons why they do not do one of the most simplest things an agent could do, just call or write a few notes or make a few calls per year, to say hello and see how their customers and their family are doing.

It’s called building upon the rapport and nurtured relationships that they started, back when they first met their client or customers either three months, three years or 30 years ago.

I am absolutely sure it is, all about the concerted effort, disciplined actions or sacrifice of one’s valuable time, that one must practice to gain the end result of

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more referrals, leading to more business and potentially greater profits.

Yes, it does take an organized plan of action, a manual calendar or you can use your phone calendar to remind you to call, write or visit your clients and customers; but very candidly, this is the right thing to do if you are in any business. The commissions that are earned today are surely worth the months and years of follow up

that your clients and customers deserve.

But surprisingly so many people in business fail to even follow the most basic concept of “giving” to enable to “get” new business!

Many complain about not making enough money or plateauing in the incomes and not getting to the next level of earnings.

One important fact is that you do not get a second chance at a first impression.

When you first speak or meet with a customer, what do you do?

Are you cordial, do you have a positive disposition; but most important do you immediately make that important impression of being professional, prepared and are you groomed (hair combed, a spritz of cologne or perfume, are you clean showered, nails done (I get my nails done regularly, it is no longer a woman’s thing!), car clean and tidy (if you are taking your customers out).

Are you making every attempt before the sale, to create a fuzzy

and warm atmosphere to begin the development process of rapport and relationship building for the future, so your clients and customers will want to do business with you? People do business with people they like, doesn’t that make sense?

As you begin the process, do you stay in touch with our clients and customers on a regular basis or do you drop the ball?

Do you provide sufficient feedback by email and also do you discuss the “Needs and Wants” by calling both sellers and buyers?

Do they know how hard you are working for them in either doing what you need to do to sell their properties or finding one that they can purchase? That is the starting point.

One must do something on the left side of the equation in order for the profit side of the balance sheet to increase.

Most important, is the fact we all learn at different speeds, levels and retention.

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Attorney, bar association prez dies at 61 Continued from Page 1 President-Elect Martha Krisel said in a statement. “Our hearts are broken as we face this enormous loss.”

By the bar association’s bylaws, Krisel becomes the new president, bar association Director of Marketing and Communications Valerie Zurblis said.

Since 2008, Eisman has been named a top attorney by New York Super Lawyers every year.

He was also named a top attorney by The Best Lawyers in America every year since 2012.

Steven Eisman “He was first and foremost a family man to his wife and kids, as well as his sister. And he was the tops in his field,” Abrams Fensterman Executive Partner Sam Ferrara said. “He

was president of the Nassau bar, a pinnacle to a successful career. He was well liked and well respected by all who knew him.”

Eisman was also a member of the Matrimonial & Family Law Committees of the New York State and the Nassau County Bar Associations, according to his firm’s business profile.

His charity work included the bar association’s “We Care Fund.”

Krisel said the bar association was accepting donations for the We Care Fund, as well as for a capital building fund that the it is establishing in Eisman’s memory.

Eisman lived in East Hills with his wife, Kathy.

The two met while volunteering for the Kiwanis Club, the family told News-

day.

“Two people couldn’t have loved each other more,” the family said in an e-mail to Newsday. “He was 100 percent of Kathy’s life and vice versa.”

Eisman is survived by his wife, his son, Scott, and his three daughters, Alexandra, Amanda, and Jamie, as well as his sister, Carole Lerner.

Inspired by their father, Scott, Alexandra, and Amanda decided to become lawyers, according to Newsday.

Krisel said Eisman “was – first and foremost – a family man. Steve lived and breathed for his children and for his wife, Kathy. Rarely have I seen a father so intertwined with his children; they were in touch throughout each and every day, no matter how busy Steve was.”

A funeral service was held for Eisman at Temple Sinai of Roslyn Friday, which was attended by Nassau judges, lawyers, and clients, as well as family members and friends.

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Continued from Page 4 the original façade of the building and renovate the inside of it. The plan for demolition came about after engineers said it would be more cost effective to do so.

Ely Sakhai, an Old Westbury resident who owns “The Art Collection” gallery at 39 Cutter Mill Road, is listed as the chief executive officer of the First Playhouse of Great Neck Corp.

In 2004, an Old Westbury resident named Ely Sakhai pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges in an art forgery opfying appropriate space in convenient eration that resulted in a 41-month prison Continued from Page 12 comment. outpatient settings has been a priority sentence and $12.5 million fine.

Both deals reflect North Shore-LIJ’s now for many, many years,” he said.

The Ely Sakhai who owns the First ongoing expansion into outpatient care, The Marcus Avenue building has a Playhouse Theater said in an interview Lynam said. with Blank Slate Media that he is not the unique history.

Most recent growth in the health inIt was a manufacturing plant for de- same Ely Sakhai who pleaded guilty to art dustry has been in outpatient facilities, fense and security company Lockheed forgery. which aim to provide care for patients Martin before I-Park Lake Success purFox has said he was unaware of the outside of a hospital in places that are chased it for $21 million in 2000, the New art forgery incident and Sakhai’s backmore accessible for them, he said. ground when the First Playhouse Theater York Times reported that year.

Both office buildings are good locaPrior to Lockheed Martin’s tenure proposal was introduced to the village, tions for North Shore-LIJ outpatient clin- there, the complex served as a plant for under the applicant name First Playhouse ics, Lynam said, because they’re close to the Sperry Corporation. The United Na- of Great Neck Corp. the health system’s hospitals and are easy tions met there from 1946 to 1951, the He has said the board has not even for patients to navigate.

Times reported, before its midtown Man- communicated with Sakhai directly on “Because more and more care is being hattan headquarters was completed in the proposal, as the applicant’s repredelivered outside of the hospitals, identi- 1952. sentative in public hearings has been Jan

NS-LIJ to grow with $100M office deal

Soleimani, identified as First Playhouse of Great Neck Corp.’s vice president.

Fox declined to comment on whether an applicant’s criminal history would influence the board’s decision on a project proposal.

“No one does background checks [on the application], ever — they just don’t do it,” Fox said at the time. “It’s not the policy of the village.”

Fox also announced at the meeting that he was not sure if the village would be able to stay under the state-mandated cap for property taxes in 2016, which is .68 percent.

He said the village should “at least draft legislation to opt out of the tax provided we do our best to try to stay within that.”

“The law says the night we adopt our budget, we can in fact, if we see that we can’t stay within it, pass this first then pass our budget,” Fox said. “If we can stay within it we don’t have to deal with this and we can just move on and pass our budget.”

The fiscal year begins in June 2016, and the board must approve the village’s budget by May 1, 2016.

The next board meeting is Dec. 14.

Doc offers ‘code’ to improved health and wellness Continued from Page 3 of Medicine at the UCLA School of Medicine.

Morris said he loves his work in Los Angeles because their program makes big differences in patients’ lives.

“People come in and they spend the entire day with us,” he said. “They do a year’s worth of doctor’s appointments in one day.”

Morris said the goal of their program is to always find what works best for their different patients, similar to what he hopes “The Wellness Code” would achieve.

The book, Morris said, is split into two parts: what he calls the “nuts and bolts” of how to change habits and the 50 most important habits needed to be happy.

The first half of the book has patients go through a “four-column process” to change a couple of habits over a long pe-

riod of time, Morris said.

He added that the second half of the book helps patients identify what their most important needs are and which should be changed first.

“Some are relationship issues, some are spirituality. For example, people that have damaged relationships with friends and family are much more likely to have a heart attack,” Morris said. “It’s important to eat the right food, but also relax and be on good terms with other people.”

Rather than going through a bigname publisher, Morris said, he decided to create his own team to put the book together because in 2015 “you can do so much yourself.”

He also said his brother, Kevin’s, work as manager for the Alabama Shakes rock band showed him that it was possible to create your own opportunities without the help of a big-name company.

“My brother does everything that big record labels used to do and now he can do it himself,” Morris said. “It’s the way book publishing has been it seems like.”

He also hired a cover designer, a formatter, an editor, and allowed his 13-year-old daughter to design the book’s logo.

Morris’ wife, Rebecca, who he married shortly before moving to Dallas, served as his agent as well as another source of motivation, he said.

Rebecca was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer in 2013, which Morris said pushed him forward to have the book published rather than continue talking about publishing it.

“It motivated me to do the things that I was sort of putting off. It made me realize none of us know how long we’ve got,” he said. “I had been talking about the book for so long and I finally got to do it.

It was definitely a motivation.”

Morris said Rebecca no longer has breast cancer after successful treatment.

In addition to their eldest daughter, the Morris’ have two daughters, aged 11 and 10, and an 8-year-old son.

While he and his family live in Los Angeles, Morris said bringing his family to the area where he grew up was important to him.

Every August, he said, they go on family trips and in 2014 he brought them to Great Neck.

“We spent a whole day driving around Great Neck. We went to Gino’s Pizza and all the places we lived.,” Morris said. “My kids hated it but I have to say, I really enjoyed it. I hadn’t been back for a number of years. Its weird because some things are exactly the same.”

“The Wellness Code” is out now and is available for purchase on Amazon.

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Anti-Muslim rhetoric contradicts holiday spirit Continued from Page 10 ties—and it is worth noting two were not planning an attack in the United States and the plans of the third were barely credible.”

These calculations mean “there’s maybe a 100-times greater likelihood that, say, a Floridian will turn out to be a murderer over a 10-year period than that a refugee will attempt terrorism.

So if we’re willing to allow Floridians free entry into other states, allowing Syrian refugees shouldn’t be a problem,” Nicholas Kristof wrote in “The Statue of Liberty Must Be Crying With Shame” “Let’s be real: Refugee admission is the most deeply vetted pathway into the United States. Even for Iraqis who worked as translators for our military, risking their lives to keep Americans alive and enjoying strong support of American officers, vetting can take a couple of years. That’s why the 9/11 attackers didn’t enter the U.S. as refugees, but as students and tourists....”

Such bigotry has, to our shame, too often been part of America’s story — the Indian Removal Act of 1830 under President Andrew Jackson, who defied the Supreme Court which declared it unconstitutional; the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882; the Palmer Raids of 1919-1920; the internment camps of Japanese-Americans during World War II and the closing of borders to Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazi Holocaust (Gerald Nadler said that probably 2 million of the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust could have been saved).

And only last year, shutting out women and children fleeing the violence in Central America (Ebola!). Each time, such acts were justified by religion and fear.

Kristof notes that in the 1930s and 1940s, as Jews were desperately trying to escape Nazi persecution. “Breckinridge Long, then a senior State Department official in charge of visas, warned that Nazi spies were trying to enter the U.S. as refugees. In the name of security, he established vetting rules so strict that few Jews could pass.

“We can delay and effectively stop for a temporary period of indefinite length the number of immigrants,” Long boasted in a 1940 memo. His callous security requirements led to the deaths of many tens of thousands of Jews.

“Yes, security was a legitimate concern then, as it is now, but security must be leavened with common sense and a bit of heart.”

I am frankly ashamed of Congressman Steve Israel, who never fails to relate the story of his grandparents coming to this country and how proud they would be of having a grandson in Congress. He voted to halt the Syrian refugee program.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is running for the Democratic Presidential nomination, is the son of immigrants, and yet he is voting very differently: “While my father came here as an immigrant, many have also come as refugees fleeing war, oppression and violence. That’s why I opposed the call of some to turn away unaccompanied children who showed up on our borders from Latin America. We must not allow the horrific violence we have seen in France and elsewhere to turn us from our historic role as a haven for the oppressed.

“In terms of the Syrian refugee situation

we are now facing, now is not the time for us to succumb to racism and bigotry. In this moment, it is particularly important that we not allow ourselves to be divided by the anti-immigrant hysteria that Republican presidential candidates are ginning up.

“When hundreds of thousands of people have lost everything and have nothing left but the shirts on their backs, we should not turn our backs on these refugees escaping violence in the Middle East. Of course we have to investigate the backgrounds of people coming into the country — and we will — but to suggest that we would even turn away orphans is incredible..” (Frankly, one element that should be added to the vetting process if it is not already, besides uncovering any possible links to jihadists, is having been indoctrinated to hate Jews.)

The risk of a terrorist being unwittingly admitted with refugees is a one in a 261,000 phenomenon — not the 10 tainted peanuts in a five-pound bag, as GOP Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee ranted. “Peanuts kill more people each year than terrorists,” John Oliver noted on Last Week Tonight, Nov. 22. “Men named Mike kill more.

We don’t deport all men named Mike.

As reasonable adults, we accept a small amount of risk - we drive cars, swim in pools. Twenty people a year are killed by cows, but we don’t expel them all - we take them out one by one,” he joked, displaying a photo of a hamburger. “We can’t completely eliminate risk.”

Indeed, the only refugees to America who actually did decimate the native population were sitting around the first Thanksgiving feast with the Wampanoag people who saved the Plimoth colony from starvation that first winter, Oliver pointed out.

If Republicans were genuinely concerned about protecting public health and safety, they wouldn’t be so keen to shut down Obamacare, the Environmental Protection Administration, to block actions that address the calamities of climate change, or to ease access to military grade weapons and high-capacity ammo, even for people on a terror watch list.

Wanton gun violence in this country kills 30,000 people a year and hundreds of thousands more who are maimed, yet Republicans have blocked the CDC from keeping statistics on gun incidents and pediatricians from asking parents if they keep a gun at home and even block the government’s investigation into homegrown terror groups that profess White Supremacy.

And even with the actual damage of ISIS in his own country, French President Hollande has said that France would fulfill its commitment to accept 30,000 Syrian refugees over the next two years. “We will remain a country of freedom,” he declared.

This is also the season, from Thanksgiving to Christmas Day, when “peace on earth, good will to all” ascends to a national mission, though perhaps just in song and in Hallmark movies. What does the pseudo “war on Christmas” that right wingnuts have contrived mean, when they are the ones who are advocating a repudiation of Christian values, let alone the Christmas spirit?

Marco Rubio justifies callous disregard for Muslim lives by insisting that this nation was founded as a Christian nation.

Not true. In fact, it is a heretical asser- America as a Melting Pot of diversity and tion (but what would he know, being the opportunity for all to achieve the “American son of a refugee who was able to capitalize Dream.” on the privileged status that Cubans had, The terror attacks have not only reamong all others seeking refuge in the Unit- versed America’s long-standing framework ed States). for accepting refugees, but is only the latest At least five marranos (secret Jews) ac- excuse Republicans use for not tackling the companied Columbus on his first voyage of massive, decades-old broken immigration discovery in 1492, the year Spain initiated system. the Inquisition.

Paul Ryan upon ascending to Speaker One of them, Luis de Torres, is said to of the House, declared any serious considerhave been the first European to tread the ation of immigration reform “dead” because soil of America, and the first to discover he said, he couldn’t trust President Obama. the use of tobacco. He settled in Cuba.

And yet, despite Donald Trump’s demaIndeed, there is some suggestion that Co- goguery, during the Obama Administration lumbus himself was a marrano (see “Was the number of Mexicans leaving the US exColumbus Secretly a Jew?” www.cnn. ceeded the number trying to get in. From com/2012/05/20/opinion/garcia-colum- 2009 to 2014, more than one million Mexibus-jewish). Instead of claiming the New cans and their families voluntarily left the World for Spain, the explorers could have United States for Mexico, while 865,000 just as easily have claimed America for the came in (including unauthorized immi“New Jerusalem.” Or Cuba could have been grants), according to Pew Research. a Jewish State and Marco Rubio would have There needs to be a mechanism to lebeen a Jew instead of a Christian (and I am galize the status of the 11 million people sure he would not, then, claim the United who are here - to come out of the shadows States as Christian.) and be able to live without fear of being corWe think of the colonists only as Puri- ralled, taken from family, and deported. tans, but also among the earliest colonists This does not mean bestowing autoin America were Jews escaping persecution matic citizenship — though once with a in Europe — including Aaron Lopez, whose legalized status, people should be able to his innovation of spermaceti candles and his apply for citizenship (it is remarkable how trade made him one of the wealthiest men many don’t who are eligible), and be rein America (denied citizenship in Newport viewed as anyone else. The mistake the because he was a Jew, he went to Massa- bipartisan group (including Marco Rubio) chusetts). made in the immigration reform legislation By the time of the actual founding of that passed the Senate (and was blocked in the nation, it was the Humanists, like Thom- the House) was in insisting on providing a as Jefferson, who set the framework that ex- path to citizenship in immigration reform. plicitly ruled out a theocracy at a time when That can be debated later on - once legalmost nations had a state religion. I have ized, a person should be able to apply for long believed that Jefferson had in mind the citizenship as anyone else.

Salem witch trials and persecutions of 1692 President Obama, who had made imin formulating the establishment clause and migration reform a key goal when he took the prohibition of a religious test for political office in 2009, has tried to work around office, and he expounded on a wall between Congress’ obstruction to resolving the crisis, church and state. using his executive authority to temporarily, But based on this fraud that the United at least, give safe haven to Dreamers and States is a Christian Nation, women have then, last year, to parents of children born been denied their reproductive rights, in the US. which quite literally makes them slaves of The Republicans, calling Obama a tythe state (Hobby Lobby and the Hobby Lob- rant, cried foul and sued to block his order. by 2.0 case), gays have been denied access Last week, Solicitor General Donald B. to jobs and housing, and politicians have Verrilli, Jr. urged the Supreme Court to take skirted the Constitution to funnel taxpayer prompt action to reverse an “unprecedented money into religious schools and faith- and momentous” appeals court ruling that based groups. blocked Obama’s plan to let more than four And yet they also pass laws banning million undocumented immigrants legally Sharia law, bar the building of an Islamic live and work in the United States. community center, while Jeb Bush and Ted At this time of year, it is good to be reCruz are proposing that the U.S. accept only minded of George Washington’s words to Christian refugees — a religious test if ever the Hebrew Congregations of Newport: there was one. (“How would you know if The citizens of the United States of a person was Christian,” Jeb! was asked. America have a right to applaud themselves “You’re a Christian — I mean, you can prove for having given to mankind examples of an you’re a Christian,” he said. “You can’t prove enlarged and liberal policy—a policy worit, then, you know, you err on the side of thy of imitation. All possess alike liberty of caution.” conscience and immunities of citizenship.

Thanksgiving, especially, should be the It is now no more that toleration is spotime of year when we renew a focus on ken of as if it were the indulgence of one reforming a broken immigration system, class of people that another enjoyed the when we are reminded that all but the Na- exercise of their inherent natural rights, tive Peoples the colonists displaced, were for, happily, the government of the United immigrants, indeed many millions were States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, refugees from persecution. to persecution no assistance, requires only At the turn of the century, with the that they who live under its protection demands of the Industrial Revolution for should demean themselves as good citizens cheap labor from abroad, Thanksgiving as in giving it on all occasions their effectual a national holiday was used to celebrate support.

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Things that make a good real estate agent Continued from Page 59 Most only remember a small percentage of what they have learned the day before; but the fact that most do not practice the art of absorbing, learning and applying that which we are exposed to either by audio or visual.

My belief from 45 years of being exposed to the business environment, is the lack of retention, application and practice of the necessary information, whether it be for a specific class in school, on the job training or for our own business. There have been some studies done that I find very important to understanding the lack of retention.

The following link will provide some insight into that issue: http://officedynamics. com/your-case-for-trainingadult-learning-retentionstatistics/?hvid=3riNcP I find in the real estate business, when an agent’s license is dependent on 22.5 hours of continuing education credit every twi years; way too many wait until the absolute last week or some after the fact, to enroll to earn those necessary hours to keep their license current and legally active.

I call that “Monday morning quarterbacking,” but that is my point — far too many do their homework at the last moment or not at all.

This obviously has an affect when doing business with the general public. I believe having the necessary knowledge, professionalism, credibility and orga-

nization skills, within your field of expertise is directly related to your potential income earning capabilities.

There are exceptions when being employed in a market where you have all the previous attributes, but, “corporate” can’t or won’t provide you with a raise and you feel that you deserve it,

based on your positive performance.

For the self employed those concepts will generally be more affective, since one can make changes to their business, whether it be upgrading the necessary knowledge in marketing, saving money within the business or changing or adding to the core di-

rection of the business to increase its profit or reduce losses.

Today, I believe business entrepreneurs have more control over the business decisions than every before, comparing that to those that have jobs and who may not be able to switch their direction as easily, due to financial obligations affecting the ability to switch jobs, lack of time to gain additional knowledge to earn more and sometimes , age and physical disabilities etc.

We all have our reasons, excuses and shortcomings as to why we cannot move forward.

However, if you want something bad enough and know in your mind that you can do it and are willing to do whatever it takes (it’s called sacrifice), disciplined, motivated to succeed, biting the bullet, then nothing will prevent you from doing whatever you want. It really is up to you and on one else.

I believe that I have said this before, “winners never quit and quitters never win.”

Lastly, I hope all of my readers will have an enjoyable and relaxing ThanksGiving Day with family and friends; but don’t over eat or drink, and regret it the next

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Employment

Help Wanted AFLAC BENEFITS CONSULTANT: Fortune 500 Company.

With an Aflac career, there are no limits to what you can achieve. It’s a unique opportunity to take control of your career and set your own unlimited goals. Looking for individuals to grow with the largest provider of voluntary employee benefits in the country. Sales experience welcome but not necessary. Lifetime vesting renewals. Office located in Garden City.

Please call Director of District Sales, Bill Whicher 516-574-1064 BABYSITTER P/T WANTED for GC family to care for 3 children, ages 8, 6 & 4. Mondays 6:30am-6:30pm. Must feel comfortable driving children to different locations. Additional hours a possibility. Please call Jennifer 917-282-4723 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: SALES​/ PROJECT MANAGEMENT POSITION: Seeking trustworthy individual for home improvement company BLAKE WINDOWS, SIDING & ROOFING. F ive years experience in industry preferred. Must have your own van, truck or car. Must be comfortable speaking to homeowners. Motivated individual.

Must be able to work on your own and handle responsibility. Able to lift 50 lbs. Jobsites in Queens and Western Nassau. Commission based. Interest or inquiries please email resume to blakewsr@verizon.net MAKE HOLIDAY $$ Billion dollar manufacturer expanding in the Long Island area seeking person with sales and​/​or marketing background. Call 1-516-759-5926.

Leave message for call back.

MEDICAL OFFICE CLERK: Part time, light diversified clerical duties with some medical testing. Will train right person. Email resume AnatBA@aol.com NEW YEAR-NEW CAREER GROUP SALES REPRESENTATIVE Fortune 500 company, voted top 30 places to start a career in USA by Business Week magazine, looking for individuals to grow with the largest provider of voluntary employee benefits in the country. Must be enthusiastic and have strong work ethic. Sales experience is welcome but not necessary. Extensive management opportunities available. Unlimited earnings potential. Office located in Garden City. Call Bill Whicher 516-574-1064 REPORTER: Blank Slate Media, an award winning chain of 5 weekly newspapers and website on the North Shore of Nassau County is seeking a self starter with good writing and reporting skills to cover Great Neck.

Newspaper experience and car required. Experience with social media platforms and content managements systems preferred.

Excellent opportunity to work with editors with many years of weekly and daily newspaper experience.

Health insurance, paid holidays and sick days. Office conveniently located in Williston Park not far from NYC. To apply email your resume, cover letter and clips to sblank@theislandnow.com

Help Wanted RETAIL JEWELRY SALES: Albertson​/ ​R oslyn area. Part time weekdays and​/ ​o r weekends. Experience helpful.

References. Please call Stacey 516-484-6444 SALES PERSON: full or part time. Unique gift store such as candles, handbags, home decor. Location near Great Neck Station. Please call or text message 516-778-2600 TEACHER ASSISTANTS: Fast hire. Will train. Full (9-6) and part time (M-F flexible hours). Nassau County Childcare Center expanding. j10291@aol.com

Situation Wanted BABYSITTING COLLEGE STUDENT Available for babysitting full day on Mondays & Fridays. Available flexible hours nights & weekends. 5 yrs experience. Solid references. Has car. Call 516-404-1045 HOME HEALTH AIDE​/ NEWBORN CARE Kind, compassionate HHA seeking FT​/ ​P T position on weekdays, weekends or overnight. 25+ years experience. References available. Call Liz 516-590-5338 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 available. 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 CERTIFIED HOME ATTENDANT Nurse’s assistant available to care for the elderly.

Live in or live out. Offering compassionate home care full time or part time. Please call 347-543-5960 CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE: Over 15 years experience. Seeks position with elderly. Prepare nutritious and appetizing meals, light housekeeping. Live in or out.

347-898-5804 ELDER CARE: Mature woman w/ experience in hospital & nursing home available to care for elderly or ailing Monday to Thursday. Light cleaning, cooking and laundry. Licensed driver w/ own car. Local excellent references. Please call Luisa 516-485-9215 or 516-451-1781. Leave message.

ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Live in or out. Over 20 years experience. References furnished upon request. Call Victoria 516-943-4312

Situation Wanted Situation Wanted Situation Wanted EXCELLENT HOME HEALTH AIDE Striving to make elderly comfortable in their own surroundings. Seeking FT​/​PT position. Flexible hours. Have worked with many prominent people. Excellent references. Driver w/ car.

Will do errands, doctor appts, housework, light cooking. Call Lorna 347-425-2804 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 F/T COMPANION AVAILABLE Looking for someone to take care of your elderly parents in the comfort of your own home for peace and tranquility? 18 yrs. experience, references, driver w/ reliable vehicle. Please call 516-410-1892 HOUSE AND CLEANER with experience and ences available flexible hours.

516-499-1384

APARTMENT many years good refer7 days with 516-632-0169,

HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE Good references. Monday​​Saturday. 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​/ ​E nglish speaking. Free estimates.

Approximate cost: Small home $79, Mid size $99, Large $118.

Please call Diana 516-859-7084 HOUSE​/ APARTMENT CLEANING available. I have 14 yrs experience, excellent references, own car. Please call for an interview. 516-528-2206 NANCY’S CLEANING SERVICE Let me do the work for you! Homes, apartments and offices! Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, organizing, etc. Professional appearance Excellent references English speaking Own transportation Free estimates! Call or text Nancy 516-469-5517. Email: mirandanancy@hotmail.com

PRIVATE CASE WORKER seeking position to take care of elderly full time Monday through Friday. BABYSITTING also offered. Honest, trustworthy, caring, very attentive, dependable.

Highly experienced. References available. Please call 516-508-8528

Career Training ATTEND AVIATION COLLEGE Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance training. Financial aid for qualified students.

Job placement assistance. Call AIM or free information 866-296-7093

Marketplace

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

BAKERY PRODUCTS REPRESENTATIVE Work as a Full-Time, Entry Level Employee Servicing supermarkets in the New Hyde Park, NY area GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW GRADS!

A family-owned commercial bakery in business for over 100 years, Gold Medal Bakery produces and transports bakery products to major supermarkets.

Duties Include: Increasing sales by: • Merchandising products • Maintaining inventory and Managing orders via computer • Communicating with store management daily Job Work Week: • 8am-5pm with Wednesdays & Sundays off Minimum Qualifications: • Computer experience required • Good driving record and proper auto insurance needed • No experience necessary - we will train!

• Must be at least 18 years old • Must be able to pass a drug test Compensation: $625 per week plus benefits & mileage reimbursement

Don’t miss out- apply now! No resumes accepted - Unless accompanied by a complete application.

If interested, complete a general application at:: www.goldmedalbakery.com/jobs

Gold Medal Bakery is seeking an entry-level FT BAKERY PRODUCTS ROUTE DRIVER to service supermarkets in the Long Island, NY area Depot located in Ronkonkoma, NY

Duties Include: • Delivering product to local stores using our company-owned 26’ box truck • Merchandising product • May include managing orders via computer Minimum Qualifications: • Must have experience driving a box truck • Must be able to utilize a computer • Must be at least 18 years of age • Must be able to pass a drug test • Must have valid driver’s license and a good driving record • Must be able to work weekends and holidays Compensation: • $17.75 per hour plus benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Paid Vacations, Holiday Pay • $1.00 shift differential • Overtime after 40 hours

To Apply: Complete Our Driver Application at: http://www.goldmedalbakery.com/jobs

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Tag Sale

CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $35 /​B ox!

Sealed and Unexpired. Payment made SAME DAY. Highest prices paid! Call Juley today! 800-413-3479 www. cashforyourteststrips.com

YOU’RE INVITED! Monday, November 30 9:30 am 2 Leuce Place Glen Cove, NY 11542 Decorative, housewares, furniture, attic, costume jewelry, vintage, outdoor furniture, lamps, rockers, electric chair, records.....Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !

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

Tag Sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society email: store@atstewartexchange. org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org AUCTIONS, TAG SALES & CONSIGNMENTS INVITED SALES by TRACY JORDAN Live and Online Auction House, Estate Sales, Appraisals and Consignment Shoppe. 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK! Tuesday & Thursday 10-4 Wednesday & Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-5 Sunday 12-5 Closed Mondays Located next to the La Quinta and behind the Garden Gourmet Deli. Live Auctions Monthly!

Free walk-in evaluations for items to be considered for Live Auction every Tuesday and Thursday 10am-2pm. No appointment necessary. Auctions are live every Wednesday from 8am-8pm and prebids are accepted at anytime.

Visit www.invitedsales.com and click on the online auctions tab. Visit www.invitedsales.com to see pictures and information regarding our upcoming tag sales and estate sales. Our 50% off room is open everyday and includes items that have been in our shoppe for more than 60 days. To receive discount coupons and promotional information, join our email list. Text “invited” to 22828 and enter your email address when prompted. Consignments are taken by appointment to provide you with the best service. Please call the shoppe at 516-279-6378 to schedule an appointment or email pictures of your items to info@invitedsales.com.

We can provide fair market values on any item that you may want to sell, consign or enter into auction. If you need advice on hosting a sale, selling an item or liquidating an estate, please call Tracy Jordan at the shoppe or directly at 516-567-2960 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.

YOU’RE INVITED! Thursday 12/3 9:30 am 8 Coventry Place Garden City, NY 11530 Beautifully decorated home selling contents from living room, stunning dining room, rugs, decor, bedroom furniture, basement, pool table, outdoor furniture, collectibles, artwork ...Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

YOU’RE INVITED! Wednesday, 12/02 10:00 am 160-46 83rd Street Howard Beach, NY 11414 Beautiful decorative items includes NEW leather couches, stunning small player piano, flat screens, rugs, kitchen items, sectional couch, glass coffee table, some 80’s furniture, bedroom furniture, collectibles, lighting, artwork. ...Visit www. invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

PETS

Pet Services A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early!

Annmarie 516-775-4256

PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING Doggie Day Care Dog Walking & Running Mobile Socialization Program Backyard Cleanup GC Resident 516-382-5553

Automotive

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

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

Apartment For Rent GARDEN CITY Jr. 3, 1 BR: $2,300 Three rooms, 1 Bed, New Kitchen: $2,500 Four rooms, 2 Bed, New Kitchen & Bath: $3,000 3 Bed, 2 Baths, New EIK: $3,500 Garden City Properties 746-1463

Apartment For Rent

Garage Space Wanted

Home Improvements

WEST HEMPSTEAD: 2nd floor, private entrance. 1 bedroom​/​bath, living room, EIK. Close to all. No smoking​/​pets. $900​/​includes utilities. Refs required. 516-313-4422 Please leave message

PARKING SPACE WANTED: near Manhasset, Plandome or Port Washington train stations. Please call 917-494-6833

SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain​/​rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience.

631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

Room For Rent 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

Office Space 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 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 December 1. Call Paul 516-248-3048 WILLISTON PARK Office Space: 1300 & 2000 sf. available on Hillside Ave. Professional Building.

Parking Lot, near LIRR & parkways. Full commission Paid. Tony 516-248-4080

Vacation Rental JAMESPORT BAYFRONT BEACH HOUSE for rent: pristine condition, unsurpassed views, on a private, manicured, one acre lot; only a 70 minute drive from Garden City. See photos on HomeAway site #4058365. Available weekends, weekly or seasonal.

Call 516-320-0566 for rates and availability.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Lots for Sale GREAT NECK: Land for sale.

5 Red Brook Terrace $895K. Taxes: $11,135.88. Lot size: 73x88. Zoned: Residential.

Approved plans and permit for new construction included.

Sheri Shulman 516-466-6680 or Hugo Ruiz 516-984-6681 GREENE COUNTY 6 acres $29,900. Beautiful open and wooded property, old stone walls, easy access to NYS thruway. Skiing and abundant wildlife. Bank financing available. 800-447-0779 SO. ADIRONDACK LAKEFRONT Land & Cabin sale!

Saturday, Dec 5th! One Day Only! 111 acres Pristine Lake: $194,900, 50 acres Lakefront Cabin: $199,900. 7 tracts with lakes, streams, cabins & state land! 3 hrs NYC! Last chance this year!

Terms available! 888-905-8847 woodworthlakepreserve.com

Real Estate WANTED

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

Service Directory

Services NEED A CLEANOUT OR A MOVE? We can move it, sell it or haul it away! 2 Guys and a Truck Just $150​/ ​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 *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979. We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS. No job too small. Bob Devlin 516-365-6685. Insured License H18C730000 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​/ ​c ommerical 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 E-mail Frankcav@optonline.net ISLAND CONTRACTING Full service general contractor, builder, remodeler for all residential and commercial projects. Interior​/ ​e xterior. 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

Health & Fitness ADVANCED AT HOME PHYSICAL THERAPY HOUSE CALLS: Unable to travel to physical therapy?

We’ll come to you! Services covered by Medicare.

Scheduled with a geriatric specialist near you! Call today: 516-399-0051 www.Advanceathomept.com

Painting & Paperhanging JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing.

Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

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

Call Kate at 516-248-1545

Tutoring ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT​/ ​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.

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 MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314 SPANISH TUTOR: High School​ /​M iddle School, College. Spanish Grammar-Literature, 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

Instruction 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.

516-312-105 www.iwantmypianolessons.com

Cleaning EVON’S SERVICES We offer the following services: Companions, Home Health Aides​/ ​E lder Care Child Care and Housekeeping Laborers Days / Nights Live In or Live Out NO FEE TO EMPLOYERS Call: 516-505-5510 I CLEAN 4 YOU Weekly, bi weekly, monthly or one time only! Cleaning and organizing services for all needs.

Excellent local references.

Flexible days​/ hours. Call 516-754-4446 SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service

by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686 STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs.

Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-538-1125 www. strongarmcleaningny.com

Services A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving. com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts.

Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman.

516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.

CollegeArtsAdmissions.com COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL​ /​D EMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential​/ ​C ommercial. Bonded​ /​I nsured. Free 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 service.

Licensed​/ ​insured.

Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

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LEGAL NOTICE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC).

Name: 1947 Ocean LLC. Arts. of Org. filed by the Department of State of New York on: 09/14/2015. Office loc.: County of Nassau. Purpose: any and all lawful activities, Secy. 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: c/o BRG Management LLC, 150 Great Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021 GNN 142394 6x 10/30, 11/06, 13, 20, 27, 12/04, 2015 #142394 Notice of formation of W & L INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LLC Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 42320. Office location: Nassau County.

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GNN 142601 6x 11/27, 12/04, 11, 18, 25, 2015, 1/01, 2016 #142601 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, December 9, 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.​/o ​ f 401 Hillside Ave. and Dail St., Herricks; Sec. 9, Blk. 81, Lot 401, R-C District.

APPEAL #20092​—​Anthony Cannatella ​​ variances 70-39.B and 70-40.A to construct additions within the required front yard setback exceeding the permitted floor area; SE​/​cor.

146 Onderdonk Ave. & Park Ave., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 78, Lot 303, R-B District.

APPEAL #20093​—​John Venetis, variance 70-29.C to construct a detached garage exceeding the permitted floor area, NW​/​cor. 57 Aldershot Ln. and Foxcroft Rd., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 222, Lot 30, R-A District.

APPEAL #20095 ​​ Maria Mededdu, variances 70-186, 70-103.A & 70-208.G to maintain additions to a nonconforming building in a business district with insufficient off-street parking; S/side #24 Willowdale Ave., 222.93’ E/of South Bayles Ave., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 94, Lot 640, I-B District.

APPEAL #20096​—​Smruti Patel, variance 70-100.2.M to maintain an arbor not within a line of fencing; S/side 85 Nassau Dr., 455.20’ W/of Deepdale Pkwy., Albertson, Sec. 7, Blk. 93, Lot 90, R-B District.

APPEAL #20097 ​​ Pat Stewart, variance 70-42 to maintain a deck within a rear yard setback; S/side #7 South Ct., 180’ S/of Gateway, Roslyn Heights, Sec. 7, Blk. 310, Lot 3, R-B District.

APPEAL #20098​—​Steve Petriello, variances 70-102.C(5)(a), 70-102.C(4), 70-100.1.A, and 70-102.C(2)(a)(5) to construct an in-ground pool within required rear and side yard setbacks and exceeding permitted rear yard coverage, pool equipment within a required side yard setback, and pool fencing forward of the rear building line; S/side 38 Corwin Ave., 340’ E/ of Leonard Blvd., New Hyde Park, Sec. 8, Blk. 168, Lot 14, R-C District.

APPEAL #20099 ​​Dr. Azra Wigas, variances 70-48, 70-49.B, 70-49.C & 70-50.B to construct additions exceeding lot coverage & GFA, and having an insufficient front yard setback; SE​ /​cor #4 Franklin Ave. & Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, Sec. 8, Blk. 332, Lot 10, R-C District.

APPEAL #20100 ​​ Serop Terterian, variances 70-50.C & 70-100.1 to maintain a front porch with insufficient front yard setback and an accessory structure with insufficient rear yard setback; N/side #124 Sperry Blvd., 192’ E/of Harvard St., New Hyde Park, Sec. 8, Blk. 337, Lot 19, R-C District.

APPEAL #20101​—​Amandeep Kakar, variance 70-100.2.A(2)

to maintain fencing beyond the front building line; N/E​/c​ or. 501 Hillside Ave. and Emmet St., New Hyde Park, Sec. 9, Blk. 91, Lot 501, R-C District.

APPEAL #20102 ​​Madrid Deratus, variances 70-195.16.B(3) (b) & 70-195.16.D to maintain a cellar bathroom and exterior cellar entrance; S/side #754 Brush Hollow Rd., 65’ W/of Siegel St., Westbury, Sec. 11, Blk. 101, Lot 6, R-C District.

APPEAL #20103​—​Angela Volpe, variance 70-50.C to maintain a dwelling within a required front yard setback; S/ side 32 Fourth Ave., 460’ W/of Sixth St., Westbury, Sec. 11, Blk. 112, Lot 934, R-C District.

COMMERCIAL CASES​—​2:00 P.M. 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 #20104 ​​ Petra Grill, conditional use 70-126.A & variance 70-103.A to convert retail space to a restaurant, a conditional use, with insufficient off-street parking; SW​/c​ or #373 Old Country Rd. & Zeckendorf Blvd., Carle Place, Sec. 10, Blk. 288, Lot 46, B-A District.

ADJOURNED CASES ​​ 2:00 P.M. APPEAL #20078 ​​ Ayman Aly, variance 70-100.2.A(2) to maintain fencing forward of a front building line; NE​/c​ or.​/o ​ f #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.

APPEAL #20083 ​​ Nahid Khazraee, variance 70-100.2.A(4)(a) [5] to construct fencing exceeding permitted height; S/side #46 Orchard St., 200’ E/of Long Island Rail Road, Roslyn Heights, Sec. 7, Blk. 60, Lot 327, R-C District.

APPEAL #20084 ​​Joao & Nuno Lopes, variances 70-51.A & 70-44 to maintain additions to a dwelling with insufficient side yards & parking​/​outdoor storage of commercial trucks​/​ equipment, not a permitted use; E/side #174 Grant St., 150’ S/of Center St., Westbury, Sec. 10, Blk. 244, Lot 32, R-C District.

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N. Shore firms key in Skelos, Silver trials Continued from Page 1 lies.

In 2011, a new state financial disclosure law required Goldberg & Iryami, the law firm that paid Silver a quarter of Glenwood’s tax certiorari fees, to tell its clients about all fee-sharing agreements, including the one it had with Silver.

The revelation raised red flags for Glenwood officials about the legality of the firm’s arrangement with the Goldberg firm, lobbyist Richard Runes said on the stand last week.

But, he said, the firm and its 101-yearold principal Leonard Litwin did not want to “alienate” or “make an enemy out of” him.

Brian Meara, another Glenwood lobbyist, testified that he and Runes lobbied Silver that year on tax breaks and rent control laws, Newsday reported.

In Dean Skelos’ trial, Glenwood officials testified that they were also worried about tarnishing their relationship with the former state Senate majority leader, 67, due to the political power he wielded in Albany.

Prosecutors charge Dean Skelos used his political power to get $300,000 worth of favors for his son Adam, 33.

Dean Skelos first asked Litwin and Charles Dorego, Glenwood’s top attorney, for favors in a 2010 meeting, Dorego testified.

They shrugged off the request at first, knowing it posed legal issues because of Glenwood’s interests in state legislation.

“We were trying to reconcile in our minds the request ... at the same time we were significantly involved with the Senate on legislative business,” Dorego said, as quoted in Newsday.

But Dorego said Skelos’ requests became more insistent and aggressive, and Glenwood eventually paid Adam Skelos $20,000 in what were called title insurance fees. The firm also connected him with Arizona-based AbTech Industries, an environmental technology company that Litwin partially owned, Newsday reported.

In 2013, prosecutors say, Adam helped AbTech win a $12 million Nassau County contract crafted around one of its

products, which they allege Dean pressured county officials into awarding.

In the case of Roslyn-based malpractice insurer Physicians Reciprocal Insurance, they say, he flexed his influence over laws relating to the business located at 1800 Northern Blvd. to get Adam what turned out to be a no-show job.

Chris Curcio, the current head of PRI’s marketing department, testified that Adam often didn’t come to work and was indignant and threatening when he did show up. Curcio complained to his superior, Carl Bonomo, who had Skelos moved to another department.

Once, Curcio said as quoted in Newsday, Skelos told him, “Guys like you couldn’t shine my shoes. You’ll never amount to anything ... And if you ever talk to me like that again, I’ll smash your [expletive] head in.”

PRI head Anthony Bonomo is a longtime friend of Dean Skelos, and the senator’s defense team says he gave Adam Skelos the job to help him when his father said he was struggling financially.

Dean Skelos also noted that Adam’s son has autism, something Carl Bonomo, a resident of Manhasset, cited when telling Curcio to cut Adam some “slack.”

The argument is part of a larger narrative of family loyalty that the defense is trying to weave, Newsday has reported.

Rather than using his political power corruptly, Dean Skelos got favors for his son to help him in a time of need.

To win a guilty verdict, analysts say, federal prosecutors must show the lawmakers did political work in exchange for kickbacks or favors.

While no evidence has established an “explicit quid-pro-quo,” Newsday reported, U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni told reporters last week that a case such as this can be won based on circumstantial evidence.

“There’s no requirement that people sit down and say, ‘If you pay bribes, I’ll take care of you,’” she said, as quoted in Newsday.

Representatives from Glenwood and PRI did not respond to requests for comment, nor did attorneys for Silver and Skelos.

Kings Point trustees approve dock plans Continued from Page 13 lar to other houses and structures in the area.

“There are many long thin docks so it’s in character with the neighborhood,” Moorehead said.

Also at the meeting, trustees approved a local law to amend the regulations regarding driveway widths, curb cut outs and driveway aprons in the village.

This new law restricts curb cuts to

20 feet, and requires driveway apron and curb widths on public streets to be determined by the superintendent of the Department of Public Works.

The board also introduced a new bill to further regulations on fences and driveway gates.

Trustee Ron Horowitz said this bill would simply regulate colors and materials allowed for gates and fences within the village.

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Heartbreaking end to LIU Post season B y M i c ha e l O t e r o For the second-straight season, the LIU Post men’s soccer team won the 2015 NCAA Division II Championship East Region title after knocking off the no.

3 ranked Penmen from Southern New Hampshire University, 5-4, in penalty kicks on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Both sides played a very physical first half, with the Penmen outshooting the Pioneers, 6-4. SNHU’s keeper was put to work in the first 45 minutes, stopping three shots. At halftime, the score was deadlocked at zero. In the latter stanza, the level of play stayed the same and both teams were kept off the board for the remainder of regulation.

In the first overtime, the Penmen had two golden opportunities to score and move on to the next round, but junior keeper Jesper Malmstrom stood strong and sent back a pair of shots to keep the game scoreless. In the next overtime, the Pioneers’ big chance to win the game before penalty kicks came when freshman forward Charlie Ledula made a dash for the post and headed the ball towards the net, but the keeper made an incredible save to keep the match scoreless.

In the penalty kick session, both sides

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Players hug family and friends celebrate winning the NCAA Division II Championconverted their first four attempts, keeping with the theme of the day which was neither side giving an edge. After graduate back Seb Baxter netted a goal to put the Pioneers up 5-4, Jonathon Lupinelli, who could have sent the match into a sixth round, missed wide right, and sent the Pioneers to the quarterfinals. The loss

for the Penmen was only their second in 22 games this season.

The Pioneers returned to the pitch on Saturday, Nov. 21, to do battle with the University of Charleston, another no.3 seed. In their quarterfinal matchup, the Pioneers fell by a score of 2-1.

The Pioneers found themselves be-

hind the eight ball early on; letting up two goals in the game’s opening 23 minutes.

Seeking some sort of momentum heading into the break, LIU turned to graduate midfielder Tom Bowen who sent a free kick into the mesh, cutting the lead in half.

At the break, the Pioneers trailed 2-1.

The second half was dictated by the spectacular play of Charleston keeper Fabian Velt. He made three saves; including one that could have sent the match into overtime. With under a minute left in the match, Ledula got a shot away and Velt used every inch he had at his disposal to get a fingertip on the ball and keep it out of the net. That scoring chance was the last one the Pioneers got and Charleston came away with the thrilling 2-1 victory.

The Pioneers concluded their 2015 season with an overall record of 15-3-3.

Under head LIU Post men’s soccer coach Andreas Lindberg, this is the club’s fifth straight season 15 win campaign. The Pioneers will kick off their season again in the summer of 2016.

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.

Schreiber High School trio inks letters to play on next level Port Washington’s Paul D. Schreiber High School applauded three seniors who signed National Letters of Intent to participate on collegiate sports teams and receive athletic scholarships.

Members of the Board of Education, administration and staff, along with parents and other students, gathered to support and celebrate with the honored athletes.

Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics Stephanie Joannon explained the significance of the milestone event.

“The National Letter of Intent is a binding agreement between a prospective studentathlete and the member institution,” she said. “The athlete agrees to attend the school full time and the school agrees to provide a financial scholarship for at least one academic year.”

Aidan Finnerty will play lacrosse at Quinnipiac University.

This is his third year participating on the high school’s varsity team, and he is also a three-year member of the football and track

teams. Last year, he was named an All-Conference player for football. Seth Obadia will join the lacrosse team at Lafayette College. He has been on the high school’s varsity team since his freshman year and was recognized as an All-County Honorable Mention player as a junior.

Demetra Vlahos will participate on University of Miami’s Crew Team. Demetra, who has been a member of the crew team since the eighth grade through the Friends of Port Rowing program in Port Washington, currently serves as captain and holds the 5K boathouse record.

The three students each had an opportunity to address the audience and express enthusiasm and appreciation.

“The process was not easy, but definitely worth it,” said Aidan. “I’m looking forward to playing lacrosse next year.”

“Lafayette really stood out to me,” said Seth. “I’m so happy to be going there and making this commitment.”

Head Crew Coach Darren

Student-athletes Aidan Finnerty, Seth Obadia and Demetra Vlahos sign National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers on the collegiate level.

Gary introduced Demetra and commended her for putting a great deal of effort into her sport, which involves intense team rowing practices.

“I want to thank Coach Darren and my teammates,”

said Demetra. “Without them, I wouldn’t be the athlete I am today.”

“We couldn’t be prouder that you will continue to represent Schreiber in your new schools, and we wish you the best of

luck,” said Principal Ira Pernick.

After formally signing their letters and declaring their future decisions, the athletes and their guests enjoyed a small reception held in the school’s conference room.

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Rangers teach hockey on Great Neck visit The New York Rangers TryHockey-For-Free event was held at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink on Sunday, November 15.

Overflowing with registrants, this program was filled to capacity.

NY Rangers alumnus Mark Janssens was on hand to help introduce children between the ages of 4 and 10 to the sport of ice hockey through free skating and hockey lessons.

Free hockey sticks were given to all who participated and he offered autographs and photographs to everyone. It was an exciting day for Free Ranger hockey sticks were given to each the whole family. participant.

Y Ranger alumnus Mark Janssens signed autographs and offered photos which put smiles on everyone’s faces.

Happy faces on and off the ice.

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