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Only two commissioners contested in bids for re-election; rest unopposed he worked. Perera worked for the district from 1992 until March, when he took a job with the U.S. Tennis AsWith combined budgets ri- sociation. In a November interview, he valing the town’s in size, North Hempstead’s 26 commissioner-op- touted his knowledge and firsterated special districts are heavy hand experience working within on tax dollars but light on candi- the district. He also said he would dates for their upcoming elections. advocate for a limit on the number Of nine district commissions of terms commissioners can serve. “I see it from the point of view with upcoming elections, only of having worked the Great Neck and there and seeing the Manhasset park disins and outs of the tricts have contested eleCtion 2015 daily ongoing of the races. park district,” Perera In the other seven, said. “I have an underincumbent commisstanding better than sioners are running unopposed to retain their seats, which some of anyone coming in.” Lincoln was first elected to the them have held as long as 20 years commission in 2000 and his runor more. ning for his sixth three-year term. In that time, he said, he and Great Neck Park District One of the contested races has the other commissioners have a former Great Neck Park District made the district’s government employee, Chandev Perera, chal- more transparent and led renovalenging Robert Lincoln, the incum- tions to several district facilities. Continued on Page 62 bent commissioner under whom

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Great Neck South High School’s Theatre improv Troupe will preform on Friday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at South High School, 341 Lakeville Rd. Seated, from left: Kelly Gragossian (troup captain) and Jonathan Schindler (troup captain). Standing, form left: Benjamin Weber, Jack Doremus, Hannah zaertsky, Noah Harouche, Nathan Vallejo, and Eric Rofe. Not pictured: Eric Fidler and Adam Siegel.

Renick to retire after 43 years serving park district By M at t G r e c H After 43 years of serving the Great Neck Park District, Superintendent Peter Renick will be retiring in December. “There is not one inch of the Great Neck Park District

that has not been affected by Peter Renick, from the day he began working here in 1972 as a skate rink guard through the end of his career with us this month as our superintendent,” according to a press release from the Park District announc-

ing Renick’s retirement. Renick began his service to the Park District in 1972, and has been involved with the parks ever since. “Peter has been a terrific employee and superintendent,” Continued on Page 73

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VGN permit plan stirs controversy

Board of trustees look to regain special permit authority for places of worship By M at t G r e c h A Village of Great Neck zoning board member was joined by residents Tuesday in challenging a proposal by the Board of Trustees to take authority from the zoning board for reviewing special-use permits for places of worship and schools. “There is no indication of motivation, why are we doing this,” zoning board member Steven Markowitz said. “What is the purpose, what is driving this?” The public hearing drew a large crowd of residents with seven speaking for the bill, and 12 speaking against. Public comments against the bill shared the question of why this change is needed. After hearing public comments the board held a short executive session, and decided to postpone further decisions until a later meeting. “Hearing the council, hearing [Board of Zoning Appeals] members, hearing the public on both sides of the aisle, we are going to hold this,” Village of Great Neck Mayor Pedram Bral said. “We will think about it and discuss it in the future meeting.” Bral, who was elected mayor

Village of Great Neck Board of Trustees in June along with two trustee candidates calling for change in village government, said he proposed the change after receiving complaints that the village’s approval process is overly long and expensive, often costing thousands of dollars in fees and taking years before a final plan is approved. “We wanted to streamline what already exists,” Bral said. “The Board of Trustees already has the responsibility to take care of special permits for places such as restaurants, open storefronts, and cell towers.”’

Bral added the only permits the board does not have current jurisdiction over are places of worship, and schools. He said the board wanted to decrease the time and cost that would be spent on these cases. In New York State, the Board of Trustees are given the authority to hear cases regarding special permits, which they can delegate to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Dennis Grossman said he was not prepared to comment on the proposal.

“This is something I can’t address tonight because I don’t have a counsel, and I don’t have an opportunity to discuss it with the board,” Grossman said. The Board of Zoning appeals only meets once a month, and is unable to meet with more than two members in between sessions. The public hearing for the bill was announced at the previous Board of Trustees meeting in November. Markowitz said his concern was “the fact that this thing was done without any public notice

and certainly without any conversation with the Board of Zoning Appeals.” Village Attorney Peter Bee said the bill “will not be changing the authority of the board of zoning appeals with effects to variances, it is simply taking back to the board of trustees the final authority over a larger group, in fact all, special permits.” In the past, these authorities were given to the Board of Zoning appeals and within the last 10 years the trustees have regained authority over certain permits. The change would still allow the trustees to seek input and consultation from the Board of Zoning Appeals when hearing a complicated case. Grossman said he agreed with both sides of public concern, that making the process simpler would benefit the community. “I totally agree with everything I heard tonight about shortening, lower the price, getting things done quicker and so on,” he said. “Perhaps we should look at another way to accomplish accommodating everybody here without completely taking the code and tossing it.”

M-L election features uncontested race By H a r r i s on Marder Incumbent ManhassetLakeville Water District Commissioner Brian Morris will be running for reelection unopposed when voters can cast their ballots on Dec. 8. Morris, a commissioner for the past six years and a former chief of the Manhasset Lakeville Fire Department, said he is focused on the needs and safety of the residents of

the district. “We continue to provide water infrastructure improvement projects and to oversee the updating of the finest fire and rescue apparatus for the safety and protection of our residents and community,” Morris said in an email. “I look forward to serving the community.” The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water District covers Manhasset and portions of Great Neck and north New Hyde Park.

Polling places for the election will be at four Manhasset-Lakeville firehouses: Company 1, 35 Bayview Ave., Manhasset, Company 3, 25 Prospect St.,Great Neck, Company 4, 97 Jayson Ave, Great Neck and Company 5, 21 78th Ave., New Hyde Park. Voting will take place between 12 p.m. and 9 p.m. Morris, who worked for decades as a Great Neck firefighter, is seeking his third term as commis-

sioner. The water district has three commissioners: Morris, Donald O’Brien and Mark Sauvigne. Each commissioner serves a three-year term. One commissioner’s position is up for re-election every year. The water and fire districts’ combined 2016 budget is more than $17.7 million. Construction of a Manhasset-Lakeville Water District-owned water

tower in the Village of Munsey Park began in July 1. The new tower will replace a 165-foot-tall tower was constructed in 1929 and is one of the district’s two elevated water tanks that distributes water across ManhassetLakeville’s 10.2 square miles across Manhasset and parts of Great Neck and New Hyde Park. The riveted tower was last rehabilitated in 1998, and water district officials

have since made regular repairs to curtail its corrosion and deterioration. Village of Munsey Park officials had criticized district commissioners for what they termed was a lack of notice about the new tower. The village at one point in 2014 obtained a temporary restraining order against the water district, saying ManhassetLakeville officials had not adequately sought alternatives for the project.

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Rotary Club feeds needy for holiday Nearly 1,000 families delivered Thanksgiving meals despite supermarket, volunteer problems By M at t G r e c h

In the end, the Rotary Club fulfilled its goal of delivering Thanksgiving dinners — turkeys included — to nearly 1,000 less fortunate families. But it wasn’t easy. In past years, the Rotary Club of Great Neck purchased Thanksgiving dinners — turkeys included — from the Waldbaum’s in Great Neck. But the Rotary Club didn’t have that option this year with the closing of the Waldbaum’s in Great Neck and subsequent sale to Best Market. “This year was extremely difficult,” said Roger Chizever, past Rotary Club president and Thanksgiving Drive Committee commissioner. “Normally we get from Waldbaum’s, but they are no more. They kept saying [they’ll] be able to help, but at the end of the day they can’t even help you, they’re no longer around.” Chizever said he contacts the store managers to work out the large purchases, but Best Market had not fully taken over from Waldbaum’s when the order had to be placed. Instead, Chizever said, he turned at the last minute to the Stop & Shop in Little Neck to buy the turkeys. Still the club’s problems did not end there. “What a nightmare,” Chizever said.

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The Great Neck Rotary Club distrubed Thanksgiving meals to less fortunate families. “The produce guy calls up and goes I can’t do Friday. We ordered the turkeys, normally everything is delivered, this time they said ‘no, no, no,’ we’re not delivering, you have to come pick it up.” He said this forced the club to rent

a truck to pick up the turkeys, and book a room for use in the Merchant Marine Academy a day earlier than in past years. “We had half the volunteers we normally would have Sunday,” Chizever said. “Since we changed it to Saturday, there

was a group of 200 that could not come, so it worked out all okay.” Volunteers that were able to help included 22 students from the Great Neck North and South high school Key and Interact clubs, as well as 15 community and Rotary club members, compared to the usually group of 50 or 60 volunteers, Chizever said. That was not the end of the challenges. The deserts ordered were out of stock and had to be directly shipped from the supplier, and the club was a few turkeys short of their original planned count, Chizever said. Normally, the club provides dinner to 1,000 families. This year, he said, they had to settle for 935 families. Still, the gifts we’re greatly appreciated. “We give it to them and its not cooked,” Chizever said. “This way they can be at home with their family and not have to go to a soup kitchen.” The club provides full dinners of not just a turkey, but also carrots, peas, potatoes, yams, corn and even desert. Packaged meals, in a reusable bag, are given to local charities, who then distribute meals to the families. “We got around it, and we got the job done,” Chizever said of this year’s challenges. “Everyone got what they needed.”

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Bradley steps in as PATV director By M at t G r e c h

Former Technical Director Erica Bradley steps up as PATV’s next Executive Director.

In taking Shirley Bruno’s place as PATV executive director, Erica Bradley said, she has taken on a big challenge. “I’m really going to have to figure out how to switch hats,” Bradley said. “14 years behind the camera is a long time, and now to be in administrative role is a new challenge.” “But I’m up for it,” she said. Bradley had been PATV’s technical director since joining the station in 2001 — a position that allowed her to direct and edit major projects including the launch of the North Shore News, a biweekly news show, and the Veteran’s Stories series. Nominated for a New York Emmy award 2013, Bradley said the Veteran’s Stories was her favorite project during her time as technical director. “Working with all the veterans, you really got to know them personally and you connected to them,” she said. “I really feel connected to that project. We expanded to Korea and we’re current-

ly doing Vietnam.” While she will continue these programs, Bradley said, she has not yet formed a big plan for the future of the station. “The TV industry is uncertain going forward,” she said. “So I don’t have a big giant vision. I do want to stay relevant as possible, and stay up to date with all the technologies.” But, she said, she does have plans to expand the studio’s workshops, to offer local residents the opportunity to learn these new technologies. “We started doing iPad classes, so that’s where we want to go,” Bradley said. “We taught them how to shoot and edit videos on an iPad. Not many people are using cameras as much; they’re all using mobile devices. “ Bradley said the station has really made her feel at home, and the transition has been easy so far, with Bruno staying on as a consultant for PATV. “Shirley has given me a lot to work with, and the community I know has been so supportive,” she said. “Just today I walked in and someone sent me bagels, I got text messages and flowers, the community really feels like a family now.”

Man indicted in G.N. business burglary arrested By M at t G r e c h A Freeport man, who was charged in May for a burglary at a Great Neck business, was arrested Wednesday for burglarizing the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Roosevelt, the Perfecting Faith Church in Freeport, and

the Bethelehem Lutheran Church in Baldwin. David Spencer, 38,was charged with 18 counts of burglary, petit larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and criminal mischief, police said. He was arraigned in the First District Court of Hempstead on Thursday.

Spencer was also arrested earlier this year in May for burglary in the third degree of a Great Neck business, located at 1010 Northern Blvd.. Spencer was indicted on the charges. He is currently being held on $250,000 cash bail and is due back in court on Nov. 30

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silver found guilty of federal charges Lavine calls actions of longtime Assembly leader ‘a damning abuse of the public’s trust’ By n o a H M a n s K a r A jury convicted former state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Monday on federal corruption charges, marking an end to the first of a pair of such trials against the two lawmakers who held immense power at the highest level of state government. Silver, 71, was found guilty on all seven counts of bribery, extortion, money laundering and honest services fraud for a pair of schemes that secured him more than $1 million in kickbacks disguised as legal referral fees. “Today, Sheldon Silver got justice, and at long last, so did the people of New York,” Preet Bharara, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, who brought the case against Silver, said in a statement Monday. The conviction came on the third day of jury deliberations, four weeks to the day after the start of Silver’s trial in a downtown Manhattan federal court. He faces up to 130 years in prison but is expected to receive a sentence closer to 20 years, the New York Daily News reported.

Former Democratic state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was convicted on federal corruption charges Monday. By law, the conviction forces Silver out of his Assembly seat, to which he was first elected in 1973. He had served as its speaker, a position that gave him sway over many major legislative decisions, from 1994 until his arrest in January. Silver, a Democrat, was convicted as the federal corruption trial against former state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (RRockville Centre) — who held power similar to Silver’s — and his son, Adam, continues this week. In a statement, Assembly eth-

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Manhattan law firms where he was of counsel. The referrals essentially constituted quid-pro-quo arrangements, prosecutors said, in which he did legislative favors for the doctor and the developer effectively in exchange for money from part of fee-sharing arrangements with the firms. Silver, who formerly represented a downtown Manhattan district, maintained to a state legislative ethics board and the press that the money came from legal referral fees. But the doctor, former Columbia University asbestos-disease researcher Dr. Robert Taub, and representatives for the developers, New Hyde Park-based Glenwood Management and Manhattan’s Witkoff Group, said they feared alienating Silver because of the political power he held in the Assembly. Silver’s defense lawyers, Joel Cohen and Steven Molo, argued Silver had committed no crime and that Taub and the developers were seeking “good will,” Newsday reported, part of the business of Albany politics.

With Glenwood, whose headquarters are at 1200 Union Turnpike in New Hyde Park, figuring largely in both trials, the Silver case wound its way through Nassau County. At Silver’s suggestion, the firm gave several property tax refund cases to the Manhattan law firm, Goldberg & Iryami, whose feesharing agreement with Silver netted the former Assemblyman about $700,000. Glenwood’s lobbyists regularly talked with Silver about favoring tax breaks and rent-control laws that Glenwood and other developers rely on. The firm, its subsidiaries and its 101-year-old principal Leonard Litwin also gave more than $200,000 combined to Silver’s campaigns and the Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee. Glenwood lobbyist Richard Runes testified that Glenwood executives kept referring their tax cases to the Goldberg firm despite legal and political red flags because they didn’t want to “alienate” Silver or “make an enemy out of” him.

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‘McDonald’ house, G.N. bank team for toy drive By M at t G r e c h Holiday gifts are coming early this year to families staying at the Long Island Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park. The Ronald McDonald House has teamed up with the Metropolitan Commercial Bank to host a toy drive to give back to their community as part of the newest bank opening in Great Neck. “This toy drive is our way of bringing the community closer together and providing the people of Long Island,” said Mark DeFazio, president and CEO of Metropolitan Commercial Bank.

The Ronald McDonald house, which is located near Cohen Children’s Medical Center, provides a “home away from home” for parents of children in the midst of a medical at nearby hospitals, providing meals and housing, and in the Holiday season even toys. Matthew Campo, executive director of Ronald McDonald House, said the organization relies on donations from members of the community, and is very grateful for the Metropolitan’s partnership. “We’re excited because this is a special time of the year for our families here,” Campo said. “They really expressed their desire to assist the community.”

The Metropolitan Commercial Bank is accepting unopened toy donations through December, at its Great Neck location at 111 Great Neck Road, to provide for the children and their families during the holidays. The bank and the Ronald McDonald House urge anyone to donate any unopened toys. The Metropolitan Commercial Bank will also be matching any cash donations up to $10,000, to purchase additional toys for the drive. “Long Island, especially the Great Neck area, is an extremely caring community,” DeFazio said. “We are thrilled to now be a part of it.”

The collected toys will be distributed at the annual Ronald McDonald House’s annual Lights of Love Family Fun Run on Dec. 10, as well as during Hanukkah and Christmas Eve celebrations. Bags of toys will be left outside children’s rooms at night for a morning surprise. As part of an ongoing collaboration, sometime in January, employees from the bank will help out with the Ronald McDonald House’s dinner program, preparing nightly meals for families living in the home. “As soon as we started talking to the Metropolitan, they heard about the dinContinued on Page 73

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Opinion

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2 cheers for county A welcome call to abolish on Roslyn Road tackle football in the U.S.

he good news is that the Nassau County Legislature’s Rule Committee last week approved the hiring of an engineering firm to conduct a design study of Roslyn Road in Roslyn Heights, which has been the scene of several accidents in recent years including one that claimed the lives of two Mineola teenagers and second in which a man driving a pickup truck was killed. The Legislature also put on hold an earlier plan that included the narrowing of Roslyn Roslyn Road from I.U. Willets Road to the Long Island Expressway Service Road from four lanes to two — one in each direction. The bad news is that it took criticism from the East Williston School District and two temples — Temple Sinai and Temple Beth Shalom — to prevent the county from going ahead with a plan sure to create a steady diet of traffic jams on Roslyn Road. And that the East Williston School District might not have known about the plan had they not a story about it in one of Blank Slate Media’s five newspapers. Also troubling is the timing of the study on a stretch of roadway that has been under review since 2013. A home at the intersection of Roslyn Road and Locust Lane has been the scene of several accidents. In mid October 2013, a motorist who was allegedly inebriated crashed through side fence of the home and totaled a car parked in the driveway. Town and county representatives were at the scene of those accidents in March 2014 the day before Mineola teenagers Steven

Clancy and Javier Gonzalez, both 19, were killed when they drove through the fence and into the backyard of the doctor’s home. Less than a month later, in April 2014, a 43-year-old man died when he lost control of his 2006 Dodge Dakota pickup truck and crashed into a charter bus on Roslyn Road, a short distance from Roslyn Road and Locust Lane. Both the county, which has jurisdiction over Roslyn Road, and the Town of North Hempstead, which oversees Locust Lane, did respond with steps intended to improve safety along Roslyn Road. A guardrail was installed at the intersection of Roslyn Road and Locust Lane that prevents motorists from crashing onto the owner of the property, a radar device was installed showing motorists the speed at which they were traveling and speed limits along the road were made uniform. The county, led by County Legislator Judy Jacobs, also came up with two good suggestions — to eliminate a fork in the road at the intersection of Roslyn Road and Locus Lane and the installation of a traffic light at the intersection. Unfortunately, those suggestions are now on hold, pending the county traffic study. The county Legislature and the county Department of Public Works appears to have learned their lesson and plan to present the findings of the traffic study to the community including the East Williston School District, the Temple Sinai, Temple Beth Sholom and businesses at the Holiday Farms shopping strip. Better late than never.

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o: Michael D’Innocenzo Your letter to the editor, emphatically calling for the abolition of tackle football, impelled me to thank you for its unequivocal stand. So many other unnecessary ways to “build character” must be “outed.” As a mother of sons, I never really had to make a decision to withhold permission for my boys to participate in violent sports. After watching some behaviors when some sports were coached and played, I felt there were many other ways to build character. In fact, my husband carried that value to the extreme of coaching a Little League team that included any boy who wanted to play.

Of course, our sons, bemoaning the fact that they never won, understood and accepted their father’s stand. Swimming, tennis and soccer were enough for them. Now, as I watch what is happening here and globally, I am so concerned about the direction that so many aspects of our society are taking and I wonder when we can turn from valuing violence and hatred in thought and action before we destroy our world. Can we hope that thinkers such as you will be listened to? Esther Confino New Hyde Park

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n reference to Mr. Bedell’s letter (“Show thanks by helping the less fortunate”), I heartily agree that we should donate food and support the work of all local food pantries and soup kitchens. In particular, the work of The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) has been a source of strength for more than 30 years for those who struggle with hunger and homelessness on Long Island. Thanksgiving inspires us to share the blessings we have, but we need to be mindful that hunger among our neighbors on Long Island doesn’t end when the holidays end. Hunger never takes a vacation, it never paus-

es for a holiday weekend, and it affects children, single mothers, senior citizens, and homeless veterans 52 weeks a year. I’ve been a volunteer for The INN for thirteen years and I’ve seen the grateful faces of those who seek its help. I know firsthand that The INN never turns anyone away and never charges for its services. To learn more or to make a donation, please contact me at: davegolbert@yahoo.com. As the sages teach us: “blessed are those who share with those who have less.” Dave Golbert Great Neck

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

Are you game for this? I’m not!

learned something extraordinary this week. Apparently, there are entire websites where people go, simply to watch other people play video games! I asked my husband if he had ever heard of such a thing. “No, but it might be interesting,” he said. “You just miss the boys, because they’re both in college,” I replied. “But now they’re home for Thanksgiving, you can remind yourself how much fun it was to have them ignore you in favor of voices that only exist in their headphones. You want to watch that? It sounds about as riveting as watching paint dry!” “It’s not like that, mom,” said one of the boys. “It’s the same way people pay to watch a football game. Or a NASCAR race.” NASCAR — that’s a great comparison. Except for one thing. Everybody knows that the fans are only there in hopes of a crash, with fiery wreckage that somebody has a 50/50 chance of getting out of, alive.

What’s the equivalent of that, in a video game? “Oops, I’m out. Guess I’ll go get that soda, now.” “And you know what?” said my other son. “People don’t just watch. They pay to do it! Some of these gamers are making good money!” That’s just crazy. But if there is money to be made from letting people watch you do something boring — why not watch me, getting ready for Thanksgiving? It would provide a lot of laughs, I feel sure. For instance, you could watch me buy the wrong grapes for the fruit bowl (why do they even sell grapes with seeds, anyway?) Or bag all my groceries in plastic, while my cloth bags sit unused, right in the car. Fans of “Judy, The Game” could have watched me, earlier in the week, stuffing papers from the living room into boxes and shopping bags, which I paid a friend’s son to take to the garage. I work at a steady pace until the doorbell rings, at which point I go into high gear, randomly stuffing things into whatever comes to

Judy epstein

A Look on the Lighter Side hand…. It’s a good thing I don’t have a cat, or it would be missing, with a bag rolling end over end, making yowling sounds. As it is, I am missing a checkbook, three library books, and the lid to the salad dressing. Will the Judy Channel have commentators, using their “golf announcer” voice? “This is a tricky moment for Judy. In past years, she has always forgotten that the metal handles of

the roasting pan burn her hands when she takes it out of the oven. Will she remember, this year?” “Or will she remember that other time, when she remembered the mitts but yanked the pan out too quickly, precipitating a gravytsunami that sloshed all down her skirt?” “Yes, that was a tricky moment for her. Let’s hope she remembers.” It’s a good time for eagle-eyed watchers to answer this question: Where are Judy’s potholders for pulling the turkey out of the oven? a) On the kitchen counter b) Hanging from the hook by the toaster c) On the dining room table with the last thing Judy took out there, d) Actually in the oven, about to catch fire. And at the end of the day, my fans could watch me while I watch television, all but comatose, with my husband. ”What did the police officer say?” I might ask. “I don’t know, Judy; where are

the captions?” “Oh for heavens’ sake, just hold on a moment. I’m pressing the button right now and — Hey, what happened? Why are we suddenly watching a football game?” “Judy, did you push the ‘channel’ button instead of ‘volume’ — again?” “It’s not my fault — they all look the same without my glasses!” “It’s time for the Double-orNothing Special Challenge: Where do you think Judy’s glasses are? We’ll have the answer for you when we come back from this commercial break. The choices are: a) On the bathroom sink b) In the kitchen, on top of the microwave c) Next to the TV remote d) On top of her head.” Of course it’s no challenge for my children, who know that the answer is (d). Everyone knows that except me, apparently. “That’s what makes you so much fun to watch, Mom!” As long as they pay up!

A ll T hi n g s Political

Nassau finances need fresh approach

t’s no secret, Nassau County is in dire financial straights. According to the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, of which I am a director since July, the 2016 proposed budget has an estimated baseline gap of about $160 million. As alarming as that number is, it’s just one year. The proposed multi-year financial plan for years 2016-2019 has an estimated baseline gap of almost $1 billion. NIFA rejected this plan at its Nov. 19 meeting. Considering Nassau is among the wealthiest counties in the United States, these future deficits are hard to fathom. Typically, when faced with huge revenue and expense discrepancies, governments slash services or raise taxes and fees. Nassau County elected officials have chosen to raise fees, which is nothing more than a veiled attempt to raise taxes without threatening reelectability. In the past, Nassau has relied heavily on sales tax to balance its budget. However, sales tax revenue will continue to decline because of growing online commerce. In short, if we want to preserve services and budget effectively it’s time to get creative. I suggest implementing the

following revenue generating and cost cutting ideas to help close future deficits: First, Nassau should impose a 14 percent transient occupancy surcharge on all rentals less than 29 days on websites such as Airbnb and VRBO (vacation rentals by owner). San Francisco, population 838,000, has added such a surcharge, generating roughly $12 million per year. Nassau County, population 1,352,000, should be able to generate substantial revenue too. In Nassau, there is a thriving summer rental home business on these websites and this additional revenue can easily be captured. Nassau hotels and motels wouldn’t mind the transient occupancy surcharge, because these surcharges would level the playing field for the local hospitality industry. Second, Nassau should reduce the number of county employees (currently 282) who take vehicles home, and restrict usage of these vehicles to key personnel only. This would save on lease payments, insurance and gas. Also, to save on wear and tear on the vehicles, employees shouldn’t be able to take them out of Nassau without permission. Third, the 2011 Grant Thorton

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All Things Political report suggested going fully to direct deposit for all employees, instead of printing paychecks. This is projected to save $250,000 per year in payroll costs alone. Fourth, all county computers should be set to hibernate after 30 minutes, and monitors set to sleep after 10 minutes. Power strips need to be set to power down all computers at night. The Green Business Bureau believes this will save more than $200 per workstation per year. In the same spirit of being green Nassau should conduct an energy audit of every county property. Air conditioning should be set at 74° in the summer, and heat at

68° in the winter. Carnegie Mellon University hired IBM’s Building Management Systems to implement these and other energy saving strategies, and they saved $2 million a year on energy costs. Fifth, Nassau County needs to promote tourism. This will stimulate the local economy and increase sales tax revenue. One way to do this is to create a Tour de France style bike race from Long Beach to Montauk. A large event like this would attract the world’s best in the sport. It could even grow to become an annual event that could have multimillion dollar sponsorships and TV revenue, all owned by Nassau. Building on what we already have, Belmont Stakes should become a week-long festival with top music, food, wine and sporting events. Furthermore, cruise ships, and travelers in general, should be encouraged to come here, to explore Nassau’s top golf and beach destinations. New York City received 56 million tourists last year, which generated $61.3 billion in economic impact. Imagine the economic activity and increased sales tax revenue if tourism became a competitive industry in Nassau. Sixth, we need to sell nam-

ing rights for county buildings and sports facilities. Hospitals raise large sums of money that way, and corporate sponsors would be attracted to advertise to the rich demographics of our community. Finally, many cities encourage municipal workers to make efficiency suggestions. If implemented they get a small stipend. Who knows how to do things more efficiently than those on the job everyday? Local residents should be encouraged to do the same. I created NassauSuggestionBox.com in 2011 for that very purpose. Since its inception, many residents have posted fantastic suggestions. One suggestion posted, recycling Christmas trees to rebuild dunes in Long Beach after SuperStorm Sandy, proved extremely helpful and was implemented. For more useful ideas, I encourage you to check out NassauSuggestionBox.com. We are all in this together. It’s time to get creative, to find ways to generate revenue and keep taxes to a minimum. If we do, we have a real shot at a balanced budget that provides the level of services we’ve all come to expect and enjoy.

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out of left fiel d

Paths to nonviolence on the football field

uring the last years of his life, Robert F. Kennedy issued clarion calls for peace, justice, equality, and nonviolence. He urged: “Let us dedicate ourselves to what the Greeks wrote so many years ago: to tame the savageness of man and make gentle the way of the world.” My previous column called for the abolition of tackle football. That process is underway in schools, but it will be harder to achieve in the big money and TV arenas of colleges and pros. It may seem like a small matter to address football at a time when terrorism and wars are immediately destructive. But, to paraphrase Martin Luther King, Jr., injustice and violence anywhere risk expansion everywhere. He said that we all have the moral responsibility to act where we have power. Dr. King increasingly emphasized the importance of thinking globally, and looking beyond one’s own nationality to identify with humanity as a whole. Central to his deep commitments, he shared, with Robert Kennedy, the belief that nonviolence was more than a tactic - it had to be a way of life. “The savageness of man” (and some women) is manifested in too many ways. Focusing on the abolition of tackle football may seem a small step for humankind, but it is a step in a direction that can create ripple effects for more posi-

tive developments. Many people associated with tackle football sincerely seek rules and equipment that prevent or, at least, minimize injuries. Sad to say, those objectives have been abject failures. The evidence increasingly mounts that people are seriously injured and die from football violence. During the past week, an autopsy report on Giants star Frank Gifford showed that he was among the 96 percent of NFL tested players, whose brains were damaged, producing chronic traumatic encephalopathy — CTE. I have heard young men and women on Long Island (who are attentive enough to rising football barbarism), comment that some NFL football players committed suicide by shooting themselves in the heart so their brains would be available for autopsy death studies. The movie “Concussion” opens on Dec. 25; expect ripple effects. Is it rational for any of us, in the 21st century, to endorse or accept tackle football where individuals are “crunched” (quarterback Andrew Luck’s lacerated kidney), and where the hitting causes so much immediate and long-term damage? The physical violence experienced by players on the field would be considered crimes of assault and battery if they occurred on the streets (and, some suggest, even manslaughter). The violence of football is

Michael D’Innocenzo Out of Left Field

not a new story, but the mounting evidence of the destructiveness of the activity is leading to a tipping point for abolition. Long Islander, Theodore Roosevelt, came close to calling for the end of tackle football in 1905 when he was President of the United States. The story of that critical year is related by John J. Miller’s “The Big Scrum: How Teddy Roosevelt Saved Football.” TR loved football (although he never played himself), and he celebrated boxing and other manly endeavors. Now is also the time to address the violence in other sports. Do you want your sons or daughters to be lacrosse goalies with scant protection as hard missiles are hurled at them 80 or 90 miles an hour? Should soccer “headers,” be mounting concerns? The goal of boxing is explicitly to render an opponent unconscious.

And how do you feel about gender equity in sports violence where UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) superstar, Ronda Rousey, was knocked out by a kick to the head. President Roosevelt was a complex man, but, to his credit, he would not ignore the destructive violence of football. He called for a white house forum of college presidents and coaches to determine whether, or how, football should proceed. 1905 was “the critical year” for football. According to the Washington Post, at least 18 players died that year, and at least 45 had died since 1900. Reporting on President Roosevelt’s initiative on October 15, 1905, the Post concluded: “Nearly every death may be traced to ‘unnecessary roughness’ . . . so as to cause internal injuries or concussions of the brain, which sooner or later ended life.” Through TR’s initiatives, and involvements of college leaders and coaches, changes were adopted to make the game less brutal. For the 1906 season, the head coach of the football team at Swarthmore (long a marvelous academic bastion) was recruited to write a series of articles, “How to Play Football.” Some irony can be noted in that historical development because Swarthmore became one of the first acclaimed colleges to abolish football after the 2000 season and after 122 years of

football. Clearly, despite good intentions, the early efforts to eliminate brutal violence from football have not succeeded. I love the geometrics for creative design of plays in football, and I believe that attraction can be sustained through flag football (although some changes will need to be made in the number of players on the field and the rules of engagement). The official rules of flag football (often ignored during post Thanksgiving games) prohibit all physical hitting, including blocking. But the appeal of speed, athleticism, and dazzling plays can engage fans, as well as those who play the game, and this can be achieved without the savage violence that has too casually become socialized in the U.S. Among many books that Theodore Roosevelt wrote (without ghost authors) was “The Strenuous Life.” It was translated into several languages; the one TR liked best was the Italian Vigor da Vita. The “macho” TR advised that, while it was valuable for young men to compete and play hard, it was essential to play within the rules. Critically significant, TR also advised that young men who had athletic glory without attention to cultural learning and civic engagement would be deficient as members of society. Would that the NCAA had these priorities!

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Too many pharmaceuticals, too little faith

ecently on the news was an item about autism and DNA. It did not go into great detail. I am not an authority on the subject by any means but there are certain aspects that seem worthy of mention. But first: Once when I moved to a new location, someone had left behind a large medical textbook and later I acquired a “Professional Guide to Diseases” for physicians published in 1989. I have never been able to find the word autism in either of these volumes. The only mention of autism is in my dictionary which says that it is a word used in psychology: A state of mind characterized by daydreaming, hallucination and disregard of external reality.

Note that it ssys ‘external’ reality. To my knowledge, DNA is representative to whatever degree of an individual or anything else that has DNA. Nothing was said in the mentioned news item about the following: A comparison of the DNA of mentally healthy parents and their autistic child along with how the child’s DNA is represented. Question: If as a person develops and changes, does a change in DNA follow suit? Skip to the medical profession and the wide use of pharmaceuticals. First, the assumption that the brain is the mind. A thorough analysis would prove that this is not so which many know from their own experience. There are a number of parts to a hu-

man being: the physical substance of the physical world, the life part which the plant world has, that which the animal world has, the self conscious aspect with the developing mind and the ability to say “I Am.” The mind is divided into levels of concrete mind and the same for abstract mind. At our human stage, this is generally as far as we will go for now except becoming self conscious to a degree in the higher realms. We also have a higher mind, the actions of which we notice at times. At present, I am compelled to say that an autistic person is a ‘troubled soul.’ What this statement means and rep-

resents is way too much to go into here. What I can say in confidence is that the medical profession takes a very atheistic viewpoint and believes everything can be cured with pharmaceuticals One does not hear much from psychiatrists these days though they have quite a degree of insight. Are they baffled by autism? Their solution historically has been shrink anyway. There are others, however, who have the development to ‘see’ into the higher realms. Only they would be able to reach and perhaps help the autistic. Charles Samek Mineola

The Great Neck News, Friday, December 4, 2015

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GOP pols support Mineola, ignore Elmont

he difference between a “need” and a “felt need” is the difference between a group of people bothered by conditions in the world and a group [of people] acting on the world to make it a better place for themselves and others” — Dr. Steve Burghardt Economic Development talk filled the air during Nassau County’s 2015 election campaigns. Here in the Town of Hempstead’s 2nd District, the location of Belmont Park and the closed five-platform LIRR Transit Center, it was a topic to behold. Incumbent Councilman Ed Ambrosino went on record in opposition to “affordable housing projects,” which was an artful, deceptive and easy appeal to the lesser angels of voters in the surrounding communities. Was he ignorant of the facts? No! He made a politically expedient calculation. He amplified the innate fear of the “other” in some voters. In classic doublespeak Ambrosino was simultaneously championing a project with state Sen. Jack Martins for a “275 apartment rental community situated within two blocks of the Mineola Long Island Rail Road station,” reports Vision Long Island. Elmont residents have been advocating for “transitoriented housing” among other things as part of the redevelopment of the two lots at Belmont Park. Indeed Ambrosino understood Elmont’s outcry but chose instead to frame his opposition around the pejorative “affordable housing.”

Some further investigation reveals some troubling conflicts of interest for Ambrosino, Martins and a well known activist and public employee: 1. The Elmont 3 plus 1 responsible for this deception are state senators Skelos and Martins; Councilman Ambrosino, special counsel to County Executive Ed Mangano and the CEO of a local propaganda machine and Deputy Commissioner of the Town of Hempstead Planning and Economic Development (HUD program) and part-time Jack Martins employee. 2. Ed Ambrosino is counsel to the Nassau County IDA. “The Industrial Development Agency (IDA) — was established to promote economic development and job growth by offering businesses tax-exempt debt financing and exemptions from property sales and other local taxes. However, as has been documented by a recent report by the state Comptroller, IDAs operate with little accountability as to whether or not good local jobs are in fact being created in exchange for the local subsidies they receive. Furthermore, IDA’s rarely hold businesses accountable in the form of drawbacks or subsidy reductions when job creation requirements are not met. Often times, the IDA’s lure in-state businesses from other counties by offering taxpayer funded subsidies, leaving New York without a net gain of jobs.” 3. Stone and concrete — the chair of the town’s RFP committee is also executive assistant to state Sen. Jack Martins, and both have ties to companies involved in concrete companies. Martins’ company according to an article

published [in the Daily News] had several labor violations and despite these complaints he (Martins) was appointed chair of the Senate Labor Committee. Go figure! In addition, his part-time executive assistant’s family owns Cushing Stone, which holds the state contract to lay stone for New York Interstate 91, since Skelos took office in 1984. Oh! So what does this have to do with our Belmont Redevelopment? Residents have “felt a need” to revitalize the community and make central the community’s desire to uplift the whole. The local officials and some of their operative simply “need” to line their pockets. The conflicts of interest are obvious. According to Webster’s dictionary, conflict of interest is defined as “a conflict between the private interests and the official responsibilities of a person in a position of trust.” Indeed, Elmont resident Tiria Onwuchekwa, articulated in clear language what most residents want, “we the residents of Elmont, want the RFP reopened or amended to state beneficial occupancy of the property that provides transit-oriented housing and retail development with quality of life recreational and green space components for the community.” Tammie S. Williams, MSW Elmont

New state ed commish off to promising start

n the past four years, teachers have invested incredible amounts of time and effort into learning how to shift our instruction to be more aligned to preparing students to be college and career ready. As a high school English teacher, I work more closely with colleagues in planning instruction and assessment than I did four years ago. Certainly, we are selecting text for our students more thoughtfully. We teach beloved classics like “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee alongside Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman?” — a combina-

tion of fiction and non-fiction few of us had imagined four years ago. Our students are writing arguments more often and more persuasively than they did four years ago, and can read and cite relevant text-based evidence to support their thinking more fluently than four years ago. My instructional practice has improved, and in my own district, I have become a teacher leader supporting my colleagues as they work harder than they ever have to understand and implement rigorous standards. I know teachers like me are invested in the changes and are see-

ing great progress in our students’ learning. Certainly, the past four years have not seen steady forward progress. There have been public forums where frustrated colleagues and angry parents have voiced their fears and frustrations about curriculum and tests and teacher evaluation. We still have much work to do to close student achievement gaps between the wealthy and the poor and improve learning for all students. However, despite the challenges we’ve faced, our state is poised to be an example to other

states implementing rigorous standards. [State Education] Commissioner MaryEllen Elia took over a state that’s seen many changes in a very short period. I praise the new commissioner for not only applauding the teachers of New York for the progress we’ve made, but also considering us leaders and essential advisors in this work. We have much to teach — not only to our students, but to the community and families about the good, rigorous work our students engage in. As the direct link between policy and practice, I’m glad the com-

missioner is listening closely to educators, to build a culture where teacher voice and leadership is trusted, supported and valued. She has asked repeatedly for feedback on the standards and I ask all citizens, but especially educators and parents — too look at and weigh in on the standards. Learn more and submit your feedback at http://www.nysed. gov/aimhighny by Nov. 30. I’m grateful that Commissioner Elia is asking to hear the lessons we teachers have learned. Amanda Barney Mattituck

Punish Plaza jaywalkers, double parking

t is with great interest that I’ve read the recent articles in the Great Neck News about the numerous fee increases, parking fee changes, etc. Most recently, the increased fee for booting cars. I have no issue with an increase in that fee, if someone is parked illegally — they should be booted, and charged a fee that is enough so that they won’t do it again. I do disagree with the doubling of the cost for metered parking though.

One thing that I haven’t seen addressed at all, is something that has bothered me for years, and I wanted to voice my thoughts on it — jaywalking in Great Neck. I’ve lived in other areas of the country, Los Angeles, San Diego, etc. and even in the most upscale areas of those regions, Beverly Hills in LA, La Jolla in San Diego, jaywalking laws are strictly enforced with fees and fines. It is a clear deterrent, and makes the streets safer for both the pedestrians and the drivers. What prompted me to want

to raise my voice about this is that just yesterday, a woman, holding her little daughter’s hand with one hand, and talking on her cellphone with the other, literally stepped out from between cars to walk across the street on Middle Neck Road, mid-block. Had I not been paying attention, and slammed on my brakes, she would have been hit. I’d like to see the all of the villages of Great Neck step up, and start enforcing jaywalking laws. In other words, if the code enforcement personnel see jaywalking —

give them a ticket. In Los Angeles, the current fine for a jaywalking ticket is $190-250. That amount would certainly also help the village coffers, in addition to acting as a deterrent, and as an incentive for pedestrians to “cross at the crosswalks.”. Lastly, and this has been a problem in Great Neck since I was a child: Double-parking. I’m sure many of your readers have experienced the logjam of traffic on Middle Neck Road due to inconsiderate drivers who feel its their privilege to stop and

double-park anywhere they want on Middle Neck Road. I think its rare to head north on Middle Neck Road and ’not’ see a car or two double-parked. My suggestion again, is step up code enforcement and issue tickets. Period. Don’t give warnings to those inconsiderate enough to double park. Teach them a lesson with their pocketbook. D. Scott Meyers Great Neck

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Without subsidies, bus routes face cuts

here is more to the recent public hearings by the Nassau Bus Transit Committee concerning plans by Nassau Inter County Bus to eliminate service on several routes. To understand the origins of how we got here, you must go back in time to the early 1970s. Prior to NICE, bus service in Nassau County was operated under Long Island Bus and Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority. In 1973, Nassau County purchased equipment, routes and some facilities from numerous private bus operators most of whom were experiencing serious financial difficulties. These private bus operators included Bee Line, Rockville Center Bus Corporation, Utility Lines, Stage Coach Lines, Schenck Transportation Inc., Nassau Bus Line, Hempstead Bus Corporation, Jerusalem Avenue Bus Lines, Universal Auto Bus, Roosevelt Bus Lines, Stage Coach Lines, Hendrickson Bus Corporation and others. Their respective fare box income was becoming insufficient to cover current day to day operating expenses. They also lacked the funding to purchase new replacement buses, along with upgrading out of date maintenance and operating bus garages. Nassau County followed up that same year by entering into a lease and operating agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to continue providing local bus service. This resulted in creation of the Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority. Years later, the Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority was followed by Long Island Bus and on January 1, 2012 Nassau Inter County Express — NICE. Many of the same routes operated by MSBA, LI Bus and NICE today can be

traced back to the various private bus operators. It is a four-way dance between fares paid by riders (know as farebox revenues) along with funding provided by Nassau County, New York State and the federal government in financing public bus transportation operated by NICE. They operate a fleet of 308 buses out of the Rockville Center and Mitchell Field bus garages. NICE also operates a fleet of almost 122 Able Ride paratransit vehicles out of the Stewart Avenue facility. All three facilities were constructed by federal capital grants with local matching funds provided by Nassau County and the state Department of Transportation. It was the same funding sources for both construction of the Hempstead MultiModal Bus Terminal and Mineola Intermodal Bus Terminal/Commuter Parking Garage. All five of these initial investments combined cost almost $100 million. In today’s dollars, it would be far higher. NICE attempts to schedule bus replacements on a 500,000 mile or 12-year cycle, which ever comes first, is based upon federal Department of Transportation guidelines. Since 1973, buses operated by NICE under contract to Nassau County are now on the fourth replacement cycle. Most buses operated by NICE are under 12 years old. This was not the case decades earlier when the average age of the fleet was closer to 12 years. Over time, there have been other capital investments, including compressed natural gas fueling stations, facility modifications to accommodate CNG buses inside garages, new fare collection equipment, automatic vehicle locator equipment, real time communications systems to notify riders for anticipated

arrival of the next bus, shelters, bus stop signs and other support equipment necessary to run the system. Just like a homeowner, what is new today requires constant maintenance, periodic upgrades and eventual replacement years later. Capital physical assets of any bus system (including revenue vehicles along with bus facility components such as HVAC, bus washers, paint booths, engine shops, bays, pits, lifts, doors, fueling stations, lighting, security systems and many others) eventually reach the end of their useful life based upon straight line depreciation and/or manufactures warranty. Significant changes in technology may also require replacement of outdated equipment. Farebox recovery rate analysis is critical in determining the frequency and continuation of service on a route by route basis. Fifty percent is a good transit industry standard. Some routes are higher and others lower. There are bound to be routes with a handful of riders and a very low farebox recovery rate. In these cases, difficult decisions have to be made by management for preservation of the overall system benefiting the other 98% of daily riders. It is easy over time to add service providing the financial support is available. The riding public has a difficult time understanding why their route is subject to reduction in the frequency or elimination of all service because it has become a significant financial drain on the transit system. The costs of labor for drivers including salary, fringe and benefits along with fueling, washing, cleaning and maintenance of equipment are major factors in determining the price of service. You also have to add depreciation

over time for the life of the bus. The average cost of providing service on any bus route averages $100 dollars or more per hour. It has been 52 years, since Nassau County took control of all bus routes from private operators. Over that time period, Nassau County, New York State and the Federal governments have combined invested over $700 million in capital improvements. Operating subsidy dollars easily top over $1.5 billion. NICE services continue to be one of the best bargains around. Since the 1950s, the average cost of riding a bus in Nassau County has gone up at a lower rate than either the consumer price index or inflation. The Metro Card introduced in 1996 affords a free transfer between NICE bus and the New York City Transit bus or subway. Prior to this, riders had to pay two full fares. Purchasing either a weekly or monthly pass further reduces the cost per ride. Many employers offer transit checks, which pay even more of the costs. In the end, it all comes down to the availability of increased funding for additional transportation service to serve residents. Operating subsidies are required to increase the level of service and reduce the amount of time one waits for a bus on existing routes. Same for adding more off-peak, evening and weekend service. This also holds true for those routes currently under discussion for elimination when there are insufficient revenues to maintain existing service. TANSTAFL - There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch or in this case bus ride. Larry Penner Great Neck

Save money, reduce purchase of best sellers

books by Christmas. requested books from last week’s best seller list of Translating this I will have the book next week. Too many best sellers ordered. Save money. From the nonfiction list I requested two books. hardcover books in the New York Times [from the A two-month wait is very acceptable if you do not For the one Drew Barrymore wrote I was seventh on Great Neck Library.] The fiction books are bought in too great a quan- the list for the one book in the collection. I accept that. want to go out to the store and buy the book. For the book Gloria Steinem wrote I was 10th on the tity. Since I waited a week before requesting I allowed all Norman Roland list for the one book in the library. This is also acceptable. the really anxious reader to precede me. Great Neck She is not going away and I will probably have the For one book I was second on a list of four available.

Holidays the time to think of less fortunate

he holiday season has just begun with the kick-off of black Friday. The month of December we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Many are now rushing around to get the best deal and standing on long lines. There are presents to buy and wrap and many decorations to purchase and to hang from homes and offices. But maybe many of us are missing the point and the true

reason for the season. I think it is a time to reflect upon family, friends and our fellow co-workers and what they mean to us. It is also a time to show concern for the many in need. And yet not only during the holiday season but all year round. It is also a time to show many acts of kindness to the many strangers that we meet in our travels. For remember all life does count and needs a kind word,

if only a hello or have a nice day which can go a long way to enlighten one’s spirit. Therefore let the true reason for the season to shine through with love. Remember this too: Let there be peace on Earth and good will towards all mankind! Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village Letters Continued on Page 55

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Landmark continues its annual holiday tradition, welcoming the legendary Darlene Love for a fifth consecutive year. Love continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her warm, gracious stage presence and sensational performances. In 2011, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rolling Stone Magazine has proclaimed her to be “one of the greatest singers of all time” and that certainly rings true. Where: Landmark On Main Street 232 Main Street, Suite 1 port Washington Info: (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

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Neil deGrasse Tyson, award winningastrophysicist author, and television host comes to Westbury for an evening of engaging conversation on science, exploration and the world as we know it. Tyson is the recipient of 18 honorary doctorates and the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest award given by NASA to a non-government citizen. He is also the first occupant of the Frederick P. Rose Directorship of the Hayden Planetarium. Where: nyCb Theatre at Westbury, 960 brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info: (516) 247-5200 •www.thetheatreatwestbury.com

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Cuban-born Joey “CoCo” Diaz performs at the biggest comedy clubs in the country. His comedy specials in “The Testicle Testaments” have been downloaded thousands of times, and have even made it to the Billboard Top 100. Diaz’s raw style of comedy is highlighted on television with recurring sketch roles on “Stand Up Revolution” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Diaz will release his new DVD/CD special later this year. Where: governors’ Comedy Club 90 division Ave. Levittown Info: (516) 731-3358 • http://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm

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Featuring Weigang Li and Yi-WenJiang on violin, Honggang Li on viola and NicholasTzavaras on cello, the Shanghai Quartet will be joined by Caroline Stoessinger, artistic director, pianist and host, and Anthony McGill on clarinet to perform an evening of classical music featuring the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven. Where: Tilles Center For The performing Arts LIU post, 720 northern boulevard, brookville Info: (516) 299-3100 • http://tillescenter.org

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Friday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. 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. Dan Zanes Saturday, March 5, 8 p.m. Leo Kottke

Friday, March 11, 8 p.m. Paula Poundstone Sunday, March 13, 8 p.m. Pink Martini Sunday, March 20, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites Friday, April 1, 7 p.m. Karen Mason Sunday, April 3, 7 p.m. Tom Rush & John Sebastian Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m. Are You My Mother? Friday, April 15, 8 p.m. Tommy Tune: Taps, Tunes & Tall Tales Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m. Dennis Elsas: Rock’n’Roll Never Forgets Saturday, May 7, 3 p.m. Pushcart Players in Peter & the Wolf Saturday, May 14, 2016, 8 p.m. Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs NYCB THeatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Friday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. John Schneider And Tom Wopat Return Of The Dukes

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Ballerina Fadeyev to teach in Greenvale Yaroslav (Slava) Fadeyev, renowned former soloist with Kirov Ballet of Mariinsky Theater and honored alumni of Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet, is offering free ballet, pointe, modern and character classes for children of all levels on Saturday and Sunday in Greenvale. The classes will be offered at Fadeyev’s location in the studios at Dany Holdstein Two Worlds in Greenvale at 340 Wheatley Plaza. For more information and the full open house schedule go to FadeyevBallet. Eventbrite.com or contact Fadeyev Ballet at 516.360.6502 or FadeyevBallet@gmail. com. Advance registration is recommended, though on-site registration will be available too. Fadeyev Ballet promotes and supports the art of dance through education, performance and outreach on Long Island and to an international audience based on the syllabus of the Vaganova Method of Classical Ballet, according to a release from the academy. Fadeyev Ballet will announce Summer Intensive 2016 featuring Vaganova Academy Master Teachers from St. Petersburg, Russia to further its mission bringing the great Russian tradition of dance to Long Island, the release said. In 1987, Mr. Fadeyev was selected as one of only seven students, and the only professional dancer, from the Soviet Union

to participate in the Peace Child exchange program here in the United States and in the Soviet Union. During Perestroika, Peace Child represented one of the initial programs that brought these two countries together through the arts; and was one of the first times that children from Russia were permitted to travel to the U.S. This experience gave Slava his first inspiration of how transformative dance can be, the release said. Mr. Fadeyev was born in to a ballet family. His mother was a master teacher at St. Petersburg University of the Humanities and Social Sciences, principal dancer at Mikhailovsky Theater, and an Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. Trained exclusively at the world-renowned Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet in St. Petersburg Russia, Slava began an extensive career that has now culminated as a teacher, coach, director and expert on the Vaganova Method of Classical Ballet. Career highlights include dancing professionally with Kirov Ballet of the Mariinsky Theater, Hartford Ballet and the Metropolitan Opera Ballet. Mr. Fadeyev’s teaching and coaching highlights include Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet, Sawnee School of Ballet, Eglevsky Ballet, Dany Holdstein Two Worlds and American Theater Dance Workshop.

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How to set the table for casual & formal holiday gatherings

osts have a lot on their plates when planning dinner parties. Choosing the menu is a big responsibility, as is taking steps to ensure guests feel welcome. One area novice hosts may overlook is how to set a proper table. Eating on the go or quickly between commitments means individuals often grab meals wherever they can, and that rarely leads them to the dining room table. But a properly set table can impress guests and improve the ambiance at a dinner party. Begin by choosing a matching set of dinnerware. You will need to invest in extra dinnerware if you do not have enough items to accommodate all your guests. If dishes and

utensils have seen better days, you may want to upgrade to a new set.

Beverage glasses are placed above the dish and utensils to the right side of it. Bread-andbutter dishes and/or small salad plates appear to the left.

Wash any plates and glasses that have not been used in a while before setting the table. A quick rinse through the dishwasher can freshen them up and remove any accumulated dust. Select a table linen that fits with your decor or theme. It will be the base for your table setting. The dinner plate should be front and center for each guest. Place a napkin directly on the center of the dinner plate or off to the left side. Utensils will flank the plate in order of use. The experts at Emily Post Etiquette suggest using the word “FORKS” to remind yourself which order to place the

Many hosts do present dessert well after the main course, so you will not need to have a dessert plate, beverage cup and saucer or dessert utensils on the table initially. They can be brought in later on.

utensils. Begin on the left side of the plate. “F” is for forks, “O” represents the plate itself, “K” is for knives, and “S” is for spoons. The “R” is not used, but the word serves as a pneumonic device

nonetheless. In a basic table setting, there may only be one fork, knife and spoon. In more formal settings, additional utensils are provided for multiple

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he holiday season allows people to transform their homes into wonderlands of lights, garlands and poinsettias. Each family has its own holiday traditions, and decorations are a part of many of those traditions. Decorations might be awe-inspiring, but those that include lights often lead to substantially higher energy bills. Fortunately, there are ways for homeowners, whether they prefer subtle displays or more over-the-top arrangements, to save money and still celebrate the holiday season in style. Switch to more efficient lights. A great way to ensure holiday displays consume less energy is to change the bulbs being strung. Incandescent lights can use 80 to 90 percent more energy than LED lights. Gradually replace older light strands with newer, energyefficient LEDs. Not only do LEDs

require less energy, but they also can last longer than incandescent bulbs, meaning you won’t have to replace them as frequently as more traditional bulbs. Furthermore, lower wattage usage means you can attach more strands of lights together safely. Use timers. Timers can be set to turn lights on and off at specific times, ensuring lights aren’t turning on during the daytime or being left on into the night by forgetful homeowners. Timers also are a good safety precaution. A dark house that is normally lit up can advertise to thieves that no one is home. When lights turn on with a timer, it will create the illusion that it is business as usual in your residence. Use homemade decorations. You also can save energy and money by recycling materials into holiday décor. Trim branches from trees and use

them in vases for an instant wintry look. Prune an evergreen on your property and make your own wreath with some wire and twine. Shop yard sales for gently used decorations that still have years of utility left. Sew ornaments from scraps of fabric or clothing that no longer fits. Each of these ideas reduces reliance on manufactured decorations that consume energy during production and fuel while being transported from factories to store shelves.

Rely on extension cords. You can extend the length of displays without using more lights by spacing out light strands with extension cords. Intersperse spotlights to add attention to key elements of your display as well. Turn off interior lights. If a Christmas tree is illuminating a front window, turn off the lights in your home, as the tree may provide enough light to make a living room or den extra cozy.

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Ways to stay healthy this holiday season Do your best to avoid stress or illness around the holidays. Get the flu vaccine. The flu vaccine can protect you against various strains of the flu. Get a flu shot before the holidays so you are ready for cold and flu season.

ith the holiday season upon us, many people’s schedules are hectic once again. There are social events and family gatherings to attend, shopping ventures to make, and decorating to be done. While fun, the holiday season can be a time of added pressure, which leads to stress and other unhealthy situations. At a time when you want to be at your best, stress can affect your physical well-being. The American Psychological Association says the hustle and bustle of the holidays has psychological consequences for some people. More people are inclined to feel that their stress increases, rather than decreases, around the holidays. The National Institute of Mental Health says chronic stress can lower immunity and cause excretory, digestive and reproductive systems to stop working properly. Stress also may cause you to eat unhealthy snacks to cope, and that can lead to unwanted weight gain.

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Stress is not the only potential health hazard that can arise around the holidays. A greater number of parties expose you to an abundance of foods and drinks you may not consume on a regular basis, and that can lead to a lot of mindless eating. Weight gained during this time of year can be difficult to shed come January, when colder temperatures challenge many peoples’ motivation to exercise. Also, social settings put you in close contact with a greater number of people, potentially increasing your exposure to germs. You can still feel your best during the holidays. Follow these tips for maintaining a healthy mind and body.

Carry disinfecting wipes. Germs can linger on surfaces long after an infected person has come and gone. Studies from researchers at the University of Arizona in Tucson have found the flu virus — and even the antibioticresistant bacteria MRSA — on airline tray tables. Buses, trains and doors all may be harboring germs. Wipe down surfaces with disinfecting wipes and allow them to air-dry before touching them. This can help you avoid coming into contact with germs. Balance your activities. It can be tempting to overbook your schedule with a ton of activities, but this may ultimately prove stressful. Leave days open to relax and do things you want to do, such as viewing Christmas light displays or even just unwinding at home with a good book. Try delegating some tasks to others in the household so you don’t take on too much responsibility. Keep up an exercise routine. Don’t stray too far from your exercise schedule. You may have to move workout times to free up other time later in the day for shopping or parties. Early morning is a good time to exercise because it gets you moving first thing in the morning and might even encourage you to hit the sack a little earlier each night, ensuring you get all the sleep you need. Exercise also can improve energy levels and relieve stress. Don’t focus on food. Focus more on enjoyable activities that keep you moving rather than always being seated around the table for a big meal. Save indulgences for one or two treats on the holidays and eat sensibly otherwise. Talk to someone. If the holidays have you feeling blue, talk to a friend or family member. If you need more professional support, find a social worker or psychologist that can help you work through stress and other feelings.

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Gifts to keep kids engaged S tore aisles are filled this time of year with every must-have gift retailers can advertise. Children often plead and beg for the hottest toys weeks ahead of the holidays, hoping to find their requests wrapped up come the big day. But once the gift wrap is torn away and kids have played with their presents for a day, some already grow bored with their new belongings and cast them aside. Certain toys are not engaging enough to warrant extended periods of play — no matter what the advertisements boast. No gift-giver wants to spend money on a present only to have it collecting dust days later. With that said, employing these strategies can help anyone select a gift that will continue to inspire and excite children long after the holiday season has come and gone.

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Look for minimal bells and whistles. Kids often find toys that leave more room for imagination more interesting than toys that are loaded with gadgets. Children prefer to make up their own stories and create modes of play that are more about what they like rather than the “right” way to play or win. Choose gifts that grow. Shoppers want to select gifts that are ageappropriate for children so they will be safe during play time. But shoppers also should look for toys and activities that can be modified and grow with the child as he or she ages. A game that gets progressively harder through levels or a toy set that can be supplemented as kids grow older may make good gifts. Musical instruments also can grow with a child, as the instruments become easier to master with practice. Figure out the child’s interests. Toys that cater specifically to a child’s interests will be the most warmly received. It may take going the extra mile to find a gift that matches a child’s interest rather than picking up the first trendy gift you see, but the results will be well worth it.

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Gift exchange dos and don’ts

hanukah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are right around the corner. That means neighborhoods, buildings and stores will soon be awash in holiday splendor. Social schedules will be full, and men and women everywhere will shuffle to complete their holiday shopping. Grab bags are a staple of this season of giving, and the following are a few dos and don’ts to ensure participation in gift exchanges is fun and friendly for all involved. DO set a gift amount limit. Holiday grab bags are more about having fun and exchanging a little something with friends and family members than walking away with amazing prizes. Establish a spending limit so everyone receives a gift of roughly the same value and no one feels slighted or left out. DON’T exceed the spending limit. It can be tempting to spend more to make your gift appear more impressive. But overspending defeats the purpose of the gift exchange. Grab bags typically are anonymous, so being overly generous will not win you any style points. DO make it a game. Tossing gifts in a bag only to have others reach in and grab one is certainly effective. But the concept can be even more fun if you make a game out of it. Try passing wrapped gifts around in a circle to a holiday song. When the music stops, the gift you are holding is the one you open. Experiment with your own variations to make gift exchanges more fun.

DON’T let anyone see the gift you bring. The idea is to keep things as secretive as possible so as not to sway the selection of presents. DO ensure your gift is unisex. Unless you know specifically that only men or women will be opening the presents, select items that will appeal to both genders. Food, gift cards, music, or home staples make great grab bag gifts. DON’T forget to consider ages as well. Gift exchanges may include both children and adults, so include gifts that appeal to all ages when necessary. When the exchange has ended, allow participants to swap gifts if they want to. DO expect some grab bag gifts to be gag gifts. Such gifts are entertaining and may make up the majority of the grab bag gifts. Keep your sense of humor and you’re likely to enjoy grab bags a lot more. DON’T regift items to use as grab bag picks. Should the person who gave you the gift participate in the grab bag, he or she can trace that gift back to you and may be offended. DO make sure everyone is aware that there will be a grab bag gift exchange, as there needs to be an equal number of gifts to participants so everyone gets a treat. Hosts may want to have a few extra wrapped gifts around just in case someone forgets to bring their contribution. Gift exchanges in the form of grab bags, auctions, swaps, and other games make for fun additions to holiday festivities. They also can be a part of any family or friends gathering to add excitement and entertainment to the occasion.

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he holiday season is a time to share happy experiences with friends and family. But reconnecting with loved ones come the holidays is not always possible, especially when family and friends are spread out across the country, if not the globe. Even though these people may not be close geographically, they’re still close in our hearts and, therefore, still on our holiday shopping lists. Some issues arise when sending gifts to faraway friends and family. Distance necessitates shipping gifts or making travel arrangements. To make that process less complicated, consider these suggestions. Package gifts wisely. When shipping gifts, exercise caution to ensure the item arrives on time and in one piece. The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for the shipping industry, and packages may endure a few bumps along the way. For fragile items, use extra packing peanuts, newspaper or other protective wrapping material. Choose the right size package so the gift does not move around much inside of the box. If the gift is expensive, insure the package in the event it gets lost or damaged. Also, you may want to spend a little more money to have the shipment tracked and a confirmation sent when the package is delivered. This can offer some peace of mind during a hectic time of year. Take advantage of free shipping offers. Many retailers offer discounts on shipping rates during the holiday

season. Shop at retailers that offer such discounts, as shipping costs can be exorbitant depending on the sizes of the packages being sent. In addition, online retailers may allow you to ship the gift directly to its recipient, which can help you ensure the gift gets to its destination on time. Give gift cards and certificates. Gift cards are an easy item to ship, and can be sent within the regular mail for the cost of a stamp. Certain retailers may have digital gift cards or certificates that allow buyers to email a special code to the gift recipient, who can then redeem the code for a purchase credit. This is a convenient, fast and inexpensive way to send holiday wishes. Don’t forget about inspections and customs procedures. Items shipped out of the country may be delayed by customs inspectors at their ultimate destination. Assume that certain packages may be opened or detained, and ship such packages early so the gifts still arrive on time. Packages that look unusual or like they’re hiding something may be prone to inspection more so than others. Be honest about declarations of value and what is contained in the package. Also, realize certain items, like fruits, vegetables, plants, or seeds, may be prohibited. Learn the international shipping rules for your gift’s destination prior to sending anything. Distant family members and friends may be out of sight but certainly not out of mind come the holidays. When it comes to sending gifts, ship smart.

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How to establish gift spending limits

s the cost of living continues to rise, holiday shopping also has become much more expensive in recent years, and it can be easy for shoppers to overextend themselves financially come the holiday season. According to a recent Gallup poll, the average American plans to spend around $790 per holiday season, although many go above and beyond that amount. Starting off the new year in debt is a recipe for stress, which can have negative repercussions for the rest of the year. In addition to overspending during the holiday season, many people stretch themselves thin on Valentine’s Day, birthdays, and Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. One way to make shopping more manageable is to establish spending limits that dictate how much each family member can spend on each

gift he or she buys. It is important to exercise tact when approaching the subject of gift limits. Discuss the topic with friends and family members with whom you usually exchange gifts long before the holiday season. Agree on a reasonable amount of money each person will spend on gifts. If necessary, ask everyone to write down a figure and then determine the average, using that figure as your spending limit. Establishing a spending limit makes it easier for every family to afford their holiday purchases. If there are six people on your shopping list and you’re spending $50 per person, you know to allocate $300 for gifts. Saving and budgeting can be adjusted accordingly. When no such limit is established, you may go overboard to compensate, even if you cannot afford to do so. Another way to save money is to suggest giving the gift of experiences rather than tangible and potentially costly gifts. For example, take a loved one out for dinner or suggest going on vacation together to make better use of your collective funds. A well-timed extended family vacation in lieu of gift exchanges may alleviate the stress of the holiday season, much of which can be traced to holiday spending. Establishing a gift-giving strategy and budget for each person to work with can make for a more peaceful holiday season by freeing up time to spend with loved ones and placing the focus on family instead of shopping.

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Eco-friendly giftS for ‘green’ giving Locally made products Locally made products make great holiday gifts. Such gifts are not produced halfway around the world, meaning they don’t contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming like products that need to be flown or driven across the globe. Craft fairs and artisan shops are good sources for locally made gifts, which also are a great way to support businesses in your community.

Music lessons and other gifts of service do not require a great deal of natural resources, making them ideal eco-friendly gifts.

iving eco-friendly gifts is now easier than ever before. As more and more people are conscious of reducing their impact on the planet, the demand for environmentally conscious products and services has grown.

Choosing earth-friendly gifts is not only generous, but giftgivers also can rest assured they’re doing their part to safeguard natural resources for future generations. The following are some gift ideas for the eco-conscious people on your holiday shopping list.

Gifts of service A massage or music or tutoring sessions are examples of gifts of service. These gifts do not require much use of natural resources, and recipients find their personal nature very thoughtful. Gifts of service also can include tasks you do yourself for the gift recipient, rather than paying another person to handle. For example, teach a senior member of your family

how to navigate their new smartphone or agree to help them shop for groceries. Recycled goods When many people think of recycling, they tend to picture piles of discarded plastic bottles, glass jars and aluminum cans. While the end product of many of these recycled pieces is new cans, bottles and jars, recycled materials also can be turned into new and unique pieces. Trivets and spoon rests made from recycled and melted wine bottles make for clever and attractive gifts. Recycled fire extinguishers have been turned into vases, and you can even find bike parts that have been used to make wind chimes and belts if you know where to shop. Natural gifts Natural gifts are among the most environmentally friendly ones you can give. Foodies may appreciate an herbgrowing kit that enables them

to experiment with freshly picked basil or thyme in the kitchen, while tree-growing kits and flower seed packets are nice stocking stuffers for budding gardeners. Offer to purchase a living Christmas tree for a relative, so that he or she can plant the evergreen after the holidays have come and gone. Antiques New, shiny gifts are not the only ones that have appeal. Gifting a sentimental piece of family history is an earth-friendly way to share the holidays. Pass down a cherished piece of jewelry or, if you do not have anything in your own collection, browse antique shops for items that have interesting histories. The holiday season is often a time of excess, but giving doesn’t have to be detrimental to the environment. Givers can seek out earth-friendly gifts and share even more this time of year.

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ith so much on our plates between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the holiday season can be hectic. Fortunately, there are many ways to save time and make the holiday season more manageable. • If you don’t have plastic clips to hang lights around windows and to the eaves of your home, inexpensive clothespins will work just as well. If you’re concerned about the color of the wooden clips, paint them holiday hues before stringing the lights. • Put a bath mat, rug-side down and rubber-side up, beneath your Christmas tree stand. This allows you to spin the tree as you hang lights and ornaments without damaging the floor underneath. It also makes it simple to undress the tree once the season is over. Use a tree skirt to hide the mat. • Squeeze artificial tree portions into concrete form tubes. First wrap the tree portions in twine and then slip them into the concrete sleeves. Each tube can be stowed in attic or garage rafters, freeing up precious space. • Use empty squirt bottles to make baking and cooking easier. Pancake and cookie batters can be squirted

from the containers for less mess. • Store one or two strings of lights in a plastic shopping bag to keep the strands from getting tangled. Hang the bags from a hook in a garage or stack them in a storage bin. • Use plastic zip ties to attach garland and lights to bannisters. They’re easy to assemble and will not damage the bannisters. • A paper towel holder can be screwed to the wall in a craft room to neatly hold spools of ribbon. Simply pull the length you need from the spool and cut for easy decorating. • Mount a tree stand to a piece of wood with screws or glue. This prevents spills from reaching the floor while stabilizing the tree. • Old maps make interesting gift wrap and are a nice change of pace from commercially produced paper or newsprint. • Wrap duct tape or another type of sticky tape around your hand. Pat over fallen pine needles that accumulate around the tree. In hard-to-reach areas, wrap the tape around a broom or a floor sweeper. • When traveling for the holidays, use a brightly colored suitcase or flashy tape to make your suitcase stand out from others at the airport. • Place hardened brown sugar in a baking dish, cover it with a moist paper towel and either microwave it on high for 20 second intervals or place it in a 300 F oven for five minutes. This will soften the sugar, making it easier to use the sugar to prepare your favorite holiday cookie recipes. • Save plastic bread ties, which can be used to make tags for the wires on certain devices. Such ties also can be used to organize decorating components and to keep your place on a roll of tape. • Measure the inside of your picture window and construct a wooden frame to its dimensions. Staple holiday lights to the frame and then easily slip the frame in and out of place each year. • Hang a live wreath or some boughs of evergreen in your home to give it that fresh pine scent if you have an artificial tree. • Color-code storage containers so you can easily find holiday decorations in the attic or basement. • Pack for a holiday excursion using a collapsible clothing storage hanger for closets. Fold clothes on each fabric shelf and then collapse it into your suitcase. When you get to your destination, unfold and hang it in a closet so all of your clothes will be at the ready. Make the holidays even more enjoyable with a variety of timesavers and clever tips.

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Ready your home for holiday guests

he holiday season is about more than just rushing to stores to stock up on presents. Socializing and hosting friends and family members to catch up on a year’s worth of news also makes this time of year so special. Before friends and family arrive, holiday hosts must take steps to prepare their homes for their guests. The following home prep plan can make relatively easy work of tidying up the house and ensuring it is inviting to guests.

Start with the entrance

Hosting can motivate homeowners to finish certain home improvement projects that enhance the appearance of their homes. Tidy up your home’s entryway to make it more welcoming. Be sure the front door and walkways are well lit. Remove obstructions and trim back bushes and other plant life. Festive decorations can brighten up the space. Don’t forget a welcome mat to reinforce to guests that they truly are welcome at your home.

Quick cleaning

Sometimes the joy of hosting can be overshadowed by the task of preparing for your guests. Although a thorough cleaning of the home is great if you have the time, it may not be necessary. Go from room to room identifying spaces that are in need of a thorough cleaning. Spend time in the kitchen clearing clutter from the counters and make sure the dining space is clean and the table is presentable. A table runner and a centerpiece of festive flowers can brighten up the space instantly. Fluff cushions on sofas and give floors or carpets a quick vacuuming. Always be sure the bathrooms are clean and fresh, with laundered hand towels at the ready. Children’s bedrooms and other areas of the house may not require such a critical eye. Simply keep doors closed

in off-limits rooms.

Create a guest sanctuary

Overnight guests should have a designated space they can use as a retreat. If you do not have a guest room, consider having children bunk with one another and designating one of the kids’ rooms for your guests. Fresh linens, an alarm clock, a television, and Internet access are nice touches. A guest room also can be set up in a den or office with a pull-out sofa bed. Provide access to a nearby bathroom so guests can enjoy some privacy. Hosting children is easier than hosting adults because they won’t require the same level of privacy and space. An extra mattress tucked under the bed in your child’s room can be an impromptu place for kids to retire.

Stock up on supplies

Purchase extra travel-sized toiletries at the drug store so your guests’ needs are covered in case they forget something. Store them in a zip-top bag and let guests know where these items are kept. Purchase a guest set of towels, sheets and pillowcases. Keep these in an air-tight storage bag or bin, so when guests arrive, they will have their own set of linens. Launder these linens after use.

Stock up on food

Ask guests which foods and beverages they prefer and try to have some on hand. Use your spare time to prepare some meals and freeze them. This way if someone drops by unexpectedly, you can simply defrost a meal and have it ready in no time. Keep a tin of cookies and tea bags ready for those who pop in for a snack and conversation. With the holiday season in full swing, holiday hosts must ready their homes for overnight guests.

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reaths are synonymous with the holiday season, and they can range from intricate to simple to flashy to rustic. Creating festive wreaths does not necessarily require a lot of skill, and wreaths can be fashioned from a variety of different materials. The first step to crafting wreaths is to gather the foundation pieces. This usually involves a sturdy material that will serve as the wreath round. It can be vine, foam, branches, or even wire. You’ll also need decorative items that fit the theme of your wreath. These may be berries, ornaments, ribbons, bows, and other trinkets that will be attached to the wreath. Florist wire and tape can be used to attach the ornaments to the wreath.

“Say cheese” wreath

Purchase a premade evergreen wreath or wrap boughs of pine around a wreath frame to make your own. Glue or tie on small wooden frames with photos of the family to the wreath. Fill in the barren spots with small bows and ornaments.

Fruitful wreath

Instead of an evergreen wreath, create something festive and edible. Fruit and vegetables in vibrant colors can be used to fashion a wreath. Use picks or wire to attach oranges, lemons, limes, clementines, and any other produce desired to a foam wreath. Use leaves to fill in sparse areas and a thick ribbon to hang the wreath.

Holly vine wreath

Purchase a plain grapevine wreath and decorate it with sprigs of holly leaves and stems with berries. Simple and festive, this wreath should take only a few minutes to make and then hang.

Metallic wreath

Add a glamorous touch to an evergreen wreath with faux fruit and pine cones that you paint with glimmering metallic colors. Intersperse items in gold, copper and silver for an eye-catching piece that can adorn any spot in your home. Add a few twinkling lights to reflect off of the metallic elements to add even more appeal.

Bells or glass ornament wreath

Use flexible wire to string a wreath of metal bells or glass ornaments together in a ring shape. Bells not only look nice but also lend a gentle twinkling sound anytime the door is opened.

Floral wreath

Make a fresh flower wreath from a florist’s wreath and fresh blooms. Soak the foam wreath in water according to the packaged directions. Trim flower stems (carnations are durable) and insert the stems into the wreath. Attach a bow to the bottom of the wreath and then hang. This is one wreath that is best displayed the day of the festivities because it has a short shelf life.

Cinnamon wreath

This wreath looks beautiful and gives off that quintessential holiday aroma. Begin with a foam wreath and wrap with a two-inch wide ribbon to cover. Use hot glue to secure cinnamon sticks all around the wreath. For more color, add sprigs of holly, bows or mistletoe.

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Parrish’s universally popular and instantly recognizable images were produced between the late 1890s through the mid 1960s; they were seen on magazine covers, greeting cards, art prints, calendars, novels, advertisements and packaging. Clear and bold, with uncomplicated subjects, Maxfield Parrish’s art prints papered the walls of American homes for decades. CONTEMPORARY GALLERY November 21, 2015-February 28, 2016 Christopher Hart Chambers Painted sculptural works by award-winning New York artist Christopher Hart Chambers will be on view in a solo exhibition. Nassau county museum of art These sculptures, incorporating urethane1 Museum Dr., Roslyn based automotive paints, are rooted in what (516) 484-9338 • http://nassaumuseum. Chambers calls post-war “consumerist org wants and dreams,” inspired by sports Closed for Show Change Nov. cars, hot rods, speed boats and even in9–20 terstellar spacecraft. His design format reMAIN GALLERIES marks on graphic marketing systems, logos Nov. 21, 2015-Feb.28, 2016 and emblems of corporate America. Works Maxfield Parrish Paintings and Prints From The National Mu- by Chambers have been seen in numerous group and solo exhibitions and are included seum of American Illustration Works by the in many public and private collections. American imagist Maxfield Parrish (1870Ongoing 1966), one of the greats of the Golden Age Sculpture Park of Illustration, are drawn from the National Approximately 40 works, many of them Museum of American Illustration, Newport, Rhode Island, and curated by Judy and Lau- monumental in size, by renowned artists rence S. Cutler. Maxfield Parrish: The works including Fernando Botero, Tom Otterembody the artist’s long career and extraor- ness, George Rickey and Mark DiSuvero dinary accomplishments, displaying Parrish’s among others, are situated to interact lush coloristic effect with amazing detail. The with nature on the museum’s magnifiexhibition includes original artworks as well cent 145-acre property. Continued on Page 51 as a large collection of vintage prints.

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LIU students sing, Huntington chorus help raise money to sing holiday songs Students of LIU Post, both currently enrolled and alumni, took the stage at Church of Our Saviour, Lutheran in Manhasset for the first ever to perform Eine Kleine Nacht Musik. A fundraiser to both support the church and help fund the tour to Switzerland for the Long Island Sound Vocal Jazz, attendees were given a night of music of the classical and Broadway variety. Sophomore Veronica Nyugen started the show with Cherubino’s aria “Voi Che Sapete” from “Le Nozze De Figaro” or “The Marriage of Figaro.” Following this, freshman Rebecca Engel stunned the audience with a rendition of Claude Debussy’s “Nuit d’toiles.” Alumni Jennifer Geissman brought back the Mozart with another aria from Mozart’s “Le Nozze De Figaro” entitled “Porgi Amor.” Another alumni and the host for the event, Max Vitagliano, followed, with a piece from Guiseppe Verdi’s “Rigoletto” called “La Donna e Mobile” a staple of the tenor repertoire. Lastly, the classical half was end-

ed on a high note as junior Shannon Davenport took the stage singing Beethoven’s “Ich liebe dich” followed by guest performers Amy Kempton and Dr. Jim Shepherd performing Antonio Dvorak’s “Humoresque.” After a brief intermission, the students took the stage once more to share some of their favorite Broadway tunes with the audience. Jennifer Geissman started off this half with a rendition of “Whatever Happened to My Part” from “Spamalot” followed by Shannon Davenport’s cover of “If I Loved You” from “Carousel.” The host threw his hat back in the ring to tell a story of a marvelous new world through the eyes of Jack from “Jack In the Beanstalk” in “Giants in the Sky” from “Into the Woods.” To conclude this night of music, Jennifer Geissman demonstrated her amazing acting talents in a touching rendition of “I’m Not That Girl” from “Wicked” and Max Vitagliano came on for one more number, singing “I Am What I Am” from “La Cage Aux Folles.”

The Huntington Men’s Chorus will usher in the 2015 holiday season on Dec. 5 with songs of the season by the world’s greatest composers and arrangers. Since its origin in 1949, the HMC has been entertaining Long Island audiences twice annually with programs that include Broadway medley’s, sea chanteys, spirituals, classical pieces as well as sacred and patriotic music. A founding member of the Huntington Arts Council, the men inaugurate Huntington’s free summer concert series in Huntington’s Heckscher Park each

year. Their contributions to the community have included annual college scholarships, food drives for the Harry Chapin food bank and performances at nursing homes and memorial services. This season they will feature the music of Stephen Sondheim, Richard Rodgers, Billy Joel and their annual holiday sing-a-long. The concert will be held at Huntington High School on Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or on their website www.HuntingtonMensChorus. Org.

Alex Katlan to talk on his latest book on art On Sunday, Dec. 13 esteemed art conservator Alex Katlan will present an informative art talk based on his book “The Palette Reveals the Artist: The Grumbacher Artist Palette Collection and the Salmagundi Club Palette Collection.” The event takes place 2 p.m. in the Art League of Long Island’s Jeanie Tengelsen Galler The palette collection of the historic Salmagundi Club represents a piece of art history. Many well-known artists of the past 140 years such as William Merrit Chase, Charles Henry Miller, and George Inness Jr. have participated in the club tradition of leaving their palettes for display at the iconic brownstone in Greenwich Village. What makes palettes a prized part of a collection is that as a piece of art history they provide insight into the artists’ unique styles, and as artwork they may be “working” or “demonstration” palettes painted with beautiful images. Over time the prized palettes aged and fell into disrepair. Enter art conserva-

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tor and Salmagundi Club member Alex Katlan to rescue the works. A renowned conservator in his own right, Katlan painstakingly restored most of the collection to its original glory. Katlan will discuss his experience and share his knowledge of the business of Art Conservation, filled with interesting anecdotes on his experiences throughout his career. He will address issues that will interest both artists and art collectors. This lecture is the perfect opportunity for artists and art lovers to meet a distinguished professional in the art world. To learn more about Alex Katlan’s conservation services and accomplishments, including his Salmagundi Club Medal of Honor and Merit, visit www.alexanderkatlan.com. The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. Register and pay $10 in advance by calling (631) 462-5400 or visiting www.artleagueliregistration.org (Tours & Lectures), or pay $15 at the door.

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A&E Calendar cont’d Tuesdays, Dec. 8 & 22, April 5 & 19, May 10 & 24, June 14, 4-5:15 p.m. Walking Trails Autism & the Arts The museum’s 145 acres include many Children aged 11-16 who are on the autism marked nature trails through the woods, spectrum, along with their families or careperfect for family hikes or independent givers, engage in making and exploring art exploration. through experiences that promote indeGardens pendence and communication. For further From restored formal gardens of historic information, call (516) 484-9338, ext. 12. importance to quiet little nooks for dreaming EXHIBITION TALK away an afternoon, the museum’s 145 acre Saturday, Dec. 5, 3 p.m. property features many lush examples of Maxfield Parrish and the American Imaghorticultural arts. Come view our expanded ists gardens and beautiful new path to the Maxfield Parrish, also known as the Master museum. of Make-Believe, was among the greatest ilEVENTS lustrators of the first half of the 20th Century. FILM His enigmatic and luminescent illustrations Nov. 21, 2015-Feb. 28, 2016 coupled with his vibrant works of art made Screenings: Tuesday-Saturday:* 11 a.m., 12 him one of Americas most beloved, popular p.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; Sunday:* 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. and respected artists. Judy and Laurence *with exceptions for special programs Cutler, co-founders of the National Museum Parrish Blue: American Art History of American Illustration in Newport, RI and In this rare 1967 film, which includes many of widely-recognized experts on American Maxfield Parrish’s original canvases, the art- illustration art, will discuss the varying styles ist’s son, Maxfield Parrish, Jr., and friend and and trends throughout Parrish’s eight-decade fellow artist Norman Rockwell share their long career leading to his amazing success, understanding of Parrish who dominated the as well as that of his contemporaries and popular arts in early 20th-century America. how the greatest Golden Age illustrators each We glimpse much of the artist’s work from influenced one another. Admission for the magazine covers to advertisements, from Cutlers’ talk is $5 for members, $15 for nonhuge murals to decorative prints, from book members and includes museum admission. illustrations to note cards. Register at nassaumuseum.org/events. Photo attached-Maxfield Parrish EXHIBITION TALK FOR THE FAMILY Sunday, Dec. 13, 3-4 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 6, 13, 27, 1 to 4 p.m.; Family Artist in the Gallery: Christopher Hart Tour at 1 p.m.; Chambers Family Sundays at the Museum Artist Christopher Hart Chambers, whose Converse, collaborate and create together work is on view in a Contemporary Gallery during Family Sundays from 1 to 4 pm. solo exhibition, greets visitors in the gallery Family Sundays begin with exhibition-based and answers questions about his work and gallery conversations. Families then go on career. His early work concentrated on to explore new art materials, vocabulary painting but more recently he has incorpoand ideas with a museum educator. Family rated sculptural elements into his art. He has Sundays provide children and the adults in participated in numerous international solo their lives with the opportunity to reconnect and group exhibitions and has had his work while talking about and making art together. written about and reviewed in dozens of New projects are featured every week! newspapers and magazines. Free with muReservations not needed. Free with Museum seum admission. Reservations not needed. admission. Not offered December 20, plan to EXHIBITION LECTURE attend the special family program that day. Thursdays, Dec. 17, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, 1-2 p.m. AUTISM PROGRAMs Brown Bag Lectures: Riva Ettus Tuesdays, Dec. 15, March 29, May 3, 17, June Bring a sandwich and enjoy lunch with 7, 4-5:15 p.m. friends as Museum Docent Riva Ettus Creative Expeditions presents an informative talk on the current Children aged 5-10 who are on the auexhibition, Maxfield Parrish: Paintings and tism spectrum, along with their families or Prints. Afterward, join the 2 p.m. public caregivers, engage in gallery experiences exhibition tour. Free with museum admisthat encourage talking about and making art. sion. Reservations not needed; first come, For further information, call (516) 484-9338, first seated. ext. 12. Continued from Page 49

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Hofstra exhibit on Museum to host music Sub-Saharan diversity of early 20th century Hofstra University Museum will be offering audiences a rare opportunity to explore 25 ethnic cultures across western and central Africa through the original exhibition AFRICA: Sub-Saharan Diversity. The works, on view in HUM’s Emily Lowe Gallery from Jan. 26 through Aug. 12, will include carved masks, weapons, wooden sculptures, jewelry and textiles – some of which have never before been available for public viewing. Related programming begins on Thursday, Feb. 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with an opening reception that is free and open to the public. Themes of the exhibition, curated by Karen T. Albert, Associate Director of Exhibitions and collections, focus on “protection,” “prestige,” and “masquerade.” A fully illustrated four-color catalog with essays accompanies the exhibition. A featured essay was contributed by Dr. Pascal Imperato, a distinguished Africanist, African art historian, author and ethnographer, who currently serves as service professor and dean of the School of Public Health at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. Additional ingallery related interpretive materials include an interactive touch screen kiosk and a free Art Caper activity for children and families. “The growing African collection of the Museum

provides outstanding examples of late 19th and early 20th century objects showcasing the cultural practices of the Sub-Saharan regions,” explained Beth E. Levinthal, HUM executive director. “We thank the New York State Council on the Arts and New York Community Bank Foundation for their support in bringing this unique exhibition to the public.” HUM educators lead the Museum’s popular program, Second Saturdays at the HUM, Layer It! on Saturday, March 12, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., which allows children and their adult companions to explore objects on view and then engage in a handson activity inspired by their gallery experiences. The fee for the Second Saturday program is $5 per child per session when prepaid and $7 per child per session when paid on the day of the program. HUM’s Collection Manager Kristy L. Caratzola leads an installment of the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Global Explorations for Adults series, prompting closer examination of works in the exhibition on Friday, April 15, from 2 to 3 p.m. The fee is $5 general and $3 for seniors (65+). For more information about this exhibit and associated public programs please call 516-463-5672 or visit the Hofstra University website at hofstra. edu/museum.

Above center: Nigeria, Yoruba peoples; Egungun Masquerade Costume, 19th-20th century. Fabric with strip woven dyed cotton, felt, metal coins, and mirrors; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sol Levitt. Above left: Burkina Faso, Nouna, Bobo peoples; Buffalo Mask, mid-20th century Wood with polychrome red and black vegetable pigments and white kaolin gift of Dr. and Mrs. Pascal James Imperato Above right: Mali, Dogon peoples; Horse and Rider, 20th century Iron with patina; gift of Roda Graham

In a concert at Nassau County Museum of Art on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m., Gemini Journey — Diane Block on violin and Terry Batts on cello — explore music of the early 20th century, a creatively varied and fertile period that was also the time of the Golden Age of Illustration and the long career of Maxfield Parrish, whose works are presently on view at the Museum. The Early 20th Century: A Mélange of Musical Landscapes demonstrates how the excesses of the late Romantic period gave way to leaner, radical new movements in-

cluding modernism, nationalism, neoclassicism and jazz. Gemini Journey has frequently performed at Manhattan and Long Island venues and has delighted audiences in their previous appearances at the Museum. Admission for Gemini Journey’s concert, The Early 20th Century: A Mélange of Musical Landscapes, on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. at Nassau County Museum of Art is $5 for members, $15 for nonmembers and includes museum admission. Register at nassaumuseum.org/events.

Sid Jacobson to kick off Jewish film festival Sid Jacobson JCC’s 22nd Randi and Bruce Pergament Jewish Film Festival will show the 2014 Israeli comedy “Kicking Out Shoshana” on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Set in the conservative city of Jerusalem, Ami Shoshan, an Israeli football player is punished by a mafia boss for flirting with his girlfriend and forced to pose as a homosexual. Shoshan is banned by the players and fans of his team, but becomes a hero to

the gay community. “Kicking Out Shoshana” is directed by Shay Kanot and is in Hebrew and English with subtitles. Tickets for the Dec. 13 showing are $14 and tickets for the Dec. 17 showing are $10 and can be purchased at The Sid Jacobson Community Center is located at 300 Forest Drive in East Hills. For more information, call, (516) 4841545 or visit www.sjjcc.org.

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Great Neck Library The New Rules of College Admission Join Michael Binder, one of the premier college consultants on Long Island, on Monday, Dec. 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Station Branch Library, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck (above Planet Fitness). He will discuss how 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders can maximize their admissions and scholarship potential. He will outline the key steps a student must take to guarantee that his/her application stands out in the applicant pool. Mr. Binder will give hints on how to determine which colleges may be the best to consider. There is a separate registration for teens and parents. Parental attendance is encouraged, not required. Contact Courtney Greenblatt, Young Adult Librarian, (516) 466-8055, ext. 218. English Language Conversation The Library invites all new speakers of English to join our English Language Conversation Group. English Language Conversation meetings will be held at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Shopping Center on Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., and continuing every other Tuesday. These are small, informal groups of people that get together to have conversations in English. Various

welcome. Please check with the Library to confirm that there has been no change in meeting date, time or location, at (516) 466-8055, ext. 201. 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.

conversation topics may be chosen. For further information, please call the Reference Dept. at (516) 4668055, ext. 218. 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 - Monsieur Ibrahim (2004, 95 minutes, R, French/ Turkish with English subtitles) - will be shown on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Station Branch, The Gardens at Great Neck, 26 Great Neck Road, 2nd level (above Waldbaum’s). Refer to the Library Newsletter, film brochure or website for additional 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. 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. Finance Committee Meeting The next meeting of the Board of

Trustees Finance Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level). All are

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, 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.

Great Neck Community Calendar 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. 8 at Cumberland School, 30 Cumberland Ave., at Great Neck’s Adult Ed Center. At 9 a.m. Significant Issues will be presented by various members. The business meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. with My Opinion presented by David Marx. The Queens College Musical Group will present a concert. We break for lunch at 11:45 a.m. so bring your

lunch and join us! Current Events roundtable usually takes place at 12:30 p.m. but today we will have a holiday party. 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 the second Tuesday of the month. Short Story Club meets the third Tuesday, and the Book Club meets the last Tuesday. 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. 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) 745-8050. 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 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. WOMANSPACE A discussion group devoted to issues concerning women. Weekly meetings are held every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Great Neck Senior Center, at 80 Grace Ave, Great Neck. New members welcome. For more info call Joan Keppler at (516) 487-5844.

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PULSE OF THE PENINSUL A

Common Core task force needs input Great Neck’s public school leaders came away from a UPTC panel discussion encouraged — encouraged that there is broad, bipartisan recognition that the so-called “reforms” have made (to quote) “a mess” of public education, and that there is a growing consensus to return education policy to the educators. They point to the likelihood of a moratorium on using highstakes tests as the determining factor in teacher evaluations — there is already a moratorium on using the tests for student promotion. And they were encouraged to hear state lawmakers determined to restore funding cut during the economic crisis, which could restore $1 million to the Great Neck School District. There even seems to be recognition that there are simply too many tests, putting students under constant stress. They were heartened by acknowledgement that there is no such thing as “one size fits all” in education, and most significantly, that if there is a moratorium on the tests being used to evaluate students, they should not be used against teachers. “It’s incredible to me that we have decided that children will take exams, but not use them to evaluate the students but the teachers,” state Sen. Jack Martins said at the UPTC panel. “If [the tests have] no educational purpose, then how can we possibly use it against teacher?” They were also encouraged to hear state legislators promise to finally make up for the cuts to state aid that were so draconically made during the recession (the so-called Gap Elimination

Great Neck Park District Election for Commissioner The Park District election takes place on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 from 3 to 9 p.m. The office to be filled is that of Park Commissioner, for a term of three (3) years, beginning on January 1, 2016. There are three (3) Park Commissioners, each elected for a term of three (3) years. One Commissioner is up for election each year, on a revolving system. All Park District residents are encouraged to vote. If you have any questions call (516) 482-0181. Sunday @ 3 Series Frankie Cirell will be performing Sunday, December 6, 3 p.m., at

Adjustment) — an amount that could bring $1 million to Great Neck schools. There was even some discussion of the harsh impact of the 2 percent property tax cap in relation to some kind of acknowledgement of the need to address unfunded mandates in how the tax cap is calculated. (No chance of ending the property tax cap, which has become a “third rail” of state politics.) It boils down to some recognition of the need to restore local control, in order to save public education. The atmosphere at the Education panel held by Great Neck’s UPTC was very different from another panel held just about a month earlier, by the League of Women Voters of Port Washington-Manhasset, at the Landmark in Port Washington. There, the atmosphere was more hostile, and there was more focus on possibly bringing a lawsuit, challenging Gov. Cuomo’s overreach in commanding education policy, out of the hands of the Board of Regents, which as Regent Roger Tilles noted, was created in 1784 by Alexander Hamilton to be independent. But in the intervening weeks, it seemed that Gov. Cuomo, who had installed himself as the “czar” of the state’s public education system, had “softened” somewhat — appointing a Common Core Task Force 2.0 (though once again headed by businessman Richard Parsons, Senior Advisor, Providence Equity Partners Inc. and head of Time Warner and Citigroup), and pulling back on the role that standardized tests would play in teacher evaluations, even acknowledging (as

the federal Department of Education has) that there is too much standardized testing going on. The stated mission of the new task force is to “perform comprehensive review of learn-

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Pulse of the Peninsula ing standards, instructional guidance and curricula, and tests to improve implementation and reduce testing anxiety.” What is more, this new task force is set up to encourage public participation (send comments to the website, www.ny.gov/programs/ common-core-task-force). “The State’s learning standards must be strong, sensible and fair, and parents and teachers should be able to have faith in those standards,” Gov. Cuomo stated. “This Task Force will ensure that this becomes the reality.” In this, Cuomo seems to be responding to the overwhelming opposition by middle class parents to how standardized testing is dictating the tenor of teaching. More than 200,000 of the nearly 1.2 million students opted out

of the high-stakes reading and math tests in 2015. At some schools, as many as 75 percent of students opted out. Much of the protest was centered on Long Island and Westchester, areas upon which Cuomo depends for support. Indeed, the testing fetish contradicts the aim of Common Core curriculum, which is ostensibly intended to promote critical thinking skills and innovation, while the focus on national standards, going back to the George W. Bush-era No Child Left Behind, is intended to force school districts to invest resources in the poorest communities that do not have the same property tax base as wealthier districts. The thing that was supposed to make “equity” happen was standardized tests. But that has become the flaw. Because that’s not how the tests have been applied. And it is more than just the rush to comply with the federal No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top (and its irresistible $700 million in funding). It is purposeful. Governors - mostly Republican but Democrats as well - have weaponized standardized testing in order to achieve other political objectives: namely, the “disruption” of public education and most notably, undermining teachers unions. And not incidentally, to justify shifting public resources (taxpayer money) to privatized enterprises (charter schools, testing companies, tutoring companies) — not surprisingly, big campaign donors — and, finally, to get around Constitutional separation of church and state to steer public money into parochial schools

Great Neck Park District Great Neck House. This singer will take you down memory lane with his beautiful and spot on renditions of your favorite Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett oldies and more! A park card is required for admission to Great Neck House.

Weekend Movie Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015), directed by Alfonso GomezRejon and starring Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler and Olivia Cooke, is the story of a student whose outlook is forever altered after befriending a classmate who has been diagnosed with cancer. It can be seen at Great Neck House on Friday, December 4 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 5 at 5 & 8 p.m. and Sunday, December

6 at 7:30 p.m. It is rated PG-13 and runs 105 minutes. Admission requires a park card.

Nature Program: Birding Around Great Neck Saturday, Dec. 12 at 12:30 p.m., Meet in front of the main library (Bayview Avenue), then car pool to various birding spots where we will walk to search for winter waterfowl and other birds. Bring binoculars. Register as soon as possible by calling (516) 482-0355. 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. There is a class Saturday, December 5 and January 2. To sign up for a class or for more information, call Great Neck House at 482-0355.

Birthday Parties in the Park District Book your child’s next celebration at Steppingstone Park. Choose one of our many unique birthday packages (Dancin’ Disco, Glamour & Glitz, Superhero Style, Lego Love to name a few), which includes a private party room, two party hosts, invitations, pizza, cake, and lots more. For more information or to reserve the party room, call (516) 482-0355. The Park District also offers birthday parties

(a way to appeal to a big voter block). Any pretense that the high stakes standardized tests are to “reform” public education in a constructive way is burst by the fact that the tests don’t actually test what the students are being taught. But more revealing of the true intent is that the scoring does not reflect students’ performance, but is arbitrarily set in order to achieve pre-determined skews of what percentage of students show “mastery” and what percentage of students are failing, or in the jargon of NCLB/ Race to the Top, are in jeopardy of failing to achieve readiness for college or career. The way you know that the testing regimen is complete B-S is in how, since the new tests under Race to the Top took hold and was used as a blunt instrument to shift public resources to privatized systems, is the results here in Great Neck. Now, for decades and decades, Great Neck students have graduated from public schools and went on to college at rates of 95 percent. But suddenly, 30-40 percent of Great Neck students were branded as failing, in jeopardy of not graduating collegeready. Did our students suddenly become stupid? Did our teachers suddenly become inept? Did our parents suddenly decide not to care about their kids succeeding? “The State Education department sets the cut scores,” Regent Roger Tilles said at the League of Women Voters education panel. “It had no correlation [to correct answers]. It was part of that conContinued on Page 61

Winter Wonderland Join us for the Park District’s Sixth Annual Winter Wonderland Celebration, Sunday, December 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 487-2975 for more information. Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy holiday season!

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READERS WRITE

Let Commish Lincoln finish what he started

he former Parkwood Complex director in an interview said that he has seen over the years staff, superintendents, and commissioners coming and going. Being a very, very long time Great Neck Park resident, I too have seen the many coming and goings. I am not a personal friend of Robert Lincoln, just a resident who enjoys what our special park district has to offer. In the year 2000 Mr. Lincoln was elected just in time as our parks were becoming dilapidated with poor maintenance.

I don’t agree with Mr. Lincoln when he said “I still work as hard as I did the day I took office.” He has worked harder and harder each year, never satisfied, always seeking ways to improve and give more to park residents, while always enduring that maintenance is top priority as well as keeping costs down with little or no tax increase. He constantly thinks only of the community and what they would enjoy. How to make programs for young and old, whether it be playgrounds, tennis, hockey, senior programs, transportation, the list goes on and on. To change now while

we have many projects to finish and still looking to replace our Superintendent (Peter Rennick sadly will be leaving us come December), we will need a firm hand on the reigns. Mr. Lincoln is also very involved in the Steppingstone Light House presentation, a night that has shone for decades. As our 100th year approaches, let Commissioner Lincoln finish what he started. Let’s keep the light burning a little longer. Jean Pierce Great Neck

Cancel ‘reality TV’ election, re-elect Lincoln

od Bless America and the election process. But once again the Great Neck Parks Department election has turned into a reality TV show. We have Mr. Perera, the parks ex-em-

ployee, challenging Bob Lincoln for the commissionership. Bob Lincoln has done more for Great Neck Parks than anyone in the community. In the past year, with support of new Commissioner Frank Cilluffo and seated

Reiter rates another term at GNWPCD

e are writing to encourage all Great Neck Water Pollution Control District residents to come out and vote to re-elect Commissioner Steve Reiter on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Having worked with Steve over the past three years we know firsthand how he has worked tirelessly to provide the best possible service to residents at the lowest possible cost. He has been instrumental in ensuring that the district will not raise the tax levy to residents for 2016 as a result of his con-

tributions to fiscally sound policies . He has also been a key figure in the recent eco-friendly plant upgrades to protect and preserve our environment. Steve is the kind of leadership we need in Great Neck and on Long Island . I am supporting Steve Reiter’s re-election on Dec. 8 and I hope you are too. Jerry Landsberg - Commissioner GNWPCD Deena Lesser - Commissioner GNWPCD

Keep G.N. park district great, re-elect Lincoln

am very familiar with the workings of the Great Neck park system. In fact, I have run for park commissioner in the past. I have attended park meetings for over 20 years and I have seen commissioners come and go. Bob Lincoln is a keeper. He is professional, objective, and the quarterback of the present commissioner team.

I’ve had many conversations with Bob, he is open to all ideas and he definitely deserves your vote. Remember park residents, we have a wonderful library system, fantastic schools and a magnificent park system. Let’s keep the Great Neck Parks great! Vote to re-elect Bob Lincoln, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 3 to 9 pm. Neil Leiberman Great Neck

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Dan Nachmenoff, Bob has been able to accomplish even more than before. As for the challenger Mr. Perera, I ask the Great Neck community “why would an employee of the Great Neck Parks District making upwards of $150,000 per year leave abruptly to retire then seek out the commissioner role, which is paying minimal $26,000*?” I question Mr. Perera’s motives in this election. As a daily user of the facilities, in my opinion Mr. Perera’s participation in the parks department for the last 23 years

was minimal and made very little impact, if not a negative impact on the public. I urge every voter in Great Neck to come out Dec. 8 and vote for Bob Lincoln so he can continue preserving our beautiful parks, keeping them safe and continuing the programs that our parks department offers our community every day. (*All information obtained by FOIA, the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552.) Lisa Markowitz Great Neck

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C o mm u n i t y n e w s

PATV honors Bruno at celebration On Nov. 19, Public Access Television held a celebration event at the Village Club of Lake Success in honor of retiring Executive Director, Shirley Ann Bruno with Elected Officials, the PATV Board of Directors, and PATV staff along with Bruno’s family and friends who were all in attendance. There were proclamations, citations, and awards given to mark this momentous occasion and a poignant video of well wishes to Bruno from friends, family and colleagues both past and present. PATV Board President Robert M. Schaufeld, Esq., presented Shirley with a plaque to be placed in front of “Studio B” at PATV dedicated in her honor as well as a certificate commemorating the generous donation made to “The Michael DeCristoforo Scholarship Fund” in her name, given by the PATV Board of Directors and staff. Elected Officials, Mayor Ron Cooper of the Village of Lake Success, Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel, Mayor

Jean Celender of the Village of Great Neck Plaza, Nassau County Legislator Ellen Birnbaum, Mayor Susan Lopakin of the Village of Kensington, Mayor Kenneth Riscica of the Village of Plandome Heights, and North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan were on hand to share the evening and present Bruno with proclamations, citations and good wishes. Those who couldn’t be present but sent good wishes and awards were Tom DiNapoli, state Comptroller, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, and George Maragos, Nassau County Comptroller. Bruno has given 31 years of service to the community through this not-for-profit organization to give our community its voice and to train residents in television production. PATV will retain Bruno as a consultant for a year and will look forward to her involvement with the organization in Shirley Ann Bruno and Erica Bradley this capacity.

Comedy show to come to G.N. temple

Goldfeder addresses Jr. Firefighters The Great Neck Alert Junior Firefighters attended a presentation given by world-renowned speaker Fire Chief Billy Goldfeder this past Sunday. Sponsored by the Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association, approximately 200 Nassau County junior firefighters and about 40 advisors were in attendance. In his presentation, “Firefighter Close Calls and Fire Safety,” Goldfeder shared real-life stories from some of the country’s greatest firefighters, fire officers and emergency responders. Goldfeder’s goal is to teach firefighters, young and old, to learn from past mistakes. He analyzes these real-life situations and explains what went right, what went wrong and what improvements could have been made.

Temple to host Cold War expert The Stephen G. Windom Committee for Cultural Arts will be hosting guest speaker Stephen F. Cohen. Cohen, professor of Russian Studies, History and Politics at New York University and Princeton University will be discussing US Policy towards

Russia in his talk, Why Cold War Again? Afterwards Cohen will be hosting a book signing. The lecture will on Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Temple Emanuel in Great Neck, 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck. For more information call 516-482-5701.

The fourth season of Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Temple Emanuel continues on Dec. 13 at 3 p.m.,with The Leslie and Lawrence Sarf Presentation in Comedy featuring Stewie Stone and Freddie Roman. Born in Brooklyn, Stone landed his first band job at sixteen, where he had the opportunity to observe many comics. He later worked at Pips, a popular comedy club in Brooklyn. He became an instant hit in the legendary Catskills where comedy ruled. Over the course of his outrageously funny career, along with Anka and Valli, Stone has opened for Frankie Avalon, Dionne Warwick, Ben Vereen, and Bobby Vinton. The dynamic Shirley Bassey calls upon Stewie to open for her whenever she tours the states. His recent appearances include the Stewie Stone Mirage and MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, and The Mohegan Sun, in Connecticut. Stone is the current vice president of the Friars Club in New York City. Roman began as a teenage comic in various small resorts in the Catskills but was forced to shelve his aspirations and become the proprietor of a ladies’ shoe store in order to support a growing family. Later, with the full support of his family, he returned to the world of comedy and rapidly became a hit as his personable style and “everyman’s” outlook won him both fans and friends. He has headlined at many of the major resorts across the country, including Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas and Harrah’s in Atlantic City. He is currently the Dean of the New Freddie Roman York Friars’ Club.

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Sch o o l n e w s

Ed board honored by Village School In recognition of volunteer school board members throughout New York State, over 700 boards of education were honored during the annual School Board Recognition Week. In his official proclamation, Governor Andrew Cuomo wrote, “The men and women serving as members of school boards are dedicated to children, learning, and community, and devote many hours of service to elementary and secondary public education as they continually strive for improvement, excellence, and progress in education.” Great Neck established its first board of education in January 1894. In conjunction with the an-

nual Recognition, the Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education is traditionally honored by students. At the November Board meeting, students from the Village School (VS) and SEAL Program made presentations. VS student Phoebe Miller read her original poem entitled, “Gratitude,” and gave copies of it to Board members. VS student Sabrina Geffner produced a brief video interviewing her fellow students who thanked the Board for all it does, including making VS possible. SEAL students Serena Chen, Scott Stich, and Jordan Swope presented the Board with a framed poster montage of good wishes and thanks.

Grouped around the poster from SEAL students, from left: Board Vice President Lawrence Gross; Board Trustee Susan Healy; Board President Barbara Berkowitz; SEAL Students Scott Stich, Serena Chen, and Jordan Swope; Board Trustee Monique Bloom; VS Student Phoebe Miller; Board Trustee Donald Ashkenase; and VS Student Sabrina Geffner. Photo by Jeff Barlowe

G.N. South Middle Education discusion to present concerts

At a recent panel discussion sponsored by the United Parent-Teacher Council and the Great Neck Teachers Association, state and school district officials gave an overview of important issues currently facing public education in New York State, including: a lack of trust between state education officials and the education community; an unworkable one-size-fits-all approach to education; education policy-making in the hands of legislators instead of the Board of Regents and local control; and the need to explore more The South Middle School by Strauss, Gilpin, and Clark. pathways to graduation, especially for special needs students. Photo by Jeff Barlowe

music department will present Winter Concert 1 on Tuesday, Dec. 15, and Winter Concert 2 on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Both events begin at 7:30 p.m., and will take place in the school’s auditorium, 349 Lakeville Rd. The Dec. 15 Concert will feature Senior Orchestra, Chorus 7/8, and Senior Band. Classical selections will feature music by Bach, Vivaldi, and Tchaikovsky. Popular works by Ed Sheeran, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Stephen Schwartz will also be heard. The Concert on Dec. 16 will feature Orchestra 6, 6th Grade Treble Chorus, and Band 6. Classical selections will feature music

Popular works by Elton John, Rihanna and music from Beauty and the Beast will also be performed. Instrumental students are taught by Alan Schwartz and Mark Boschen. Choral students are taught by Shelley Willcox. Andrew DeNise is the music department teaching assistant. Concerts are free and brief; each is just under an hour. Mr. Schwartz says, “They present perfect opportunities to introduce children from pre-K through grade 5 to the music they may be performing in the near future.” For further information, call 516-441-4651, or email aschwartz@greatneck.k12.ny.us.

South High to host winter concert South High School’s Winter Concert 1 will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m., in the school auditorium at 341 Lakeville Road. The concert is free and the entire community is invited to attend. Instrumental groups performing will include Jazz Band, Concert Band, String Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra. Vocal groups will include A Cappella, Broadway, Gentlemen’s Choir, Jazz Choir, Soul Sisters and South Singers.

The Jazz and Concert Bands will offer several pieces, including “Love Is Here to Stay” and “Sweet Home Chicago,” as well as the seasonal, “A Crazy MixedUp Christmas Concert.” The String Orchestra will perform pieces by Telemann, Beethoven, and Saint-Saens. The Symphony Orchestra will offer “The Beatles Suite” and “The Magnificent Seven.” Each choral group will perform one selection, ranging from “Sweet Georgia Brown,” to “Skid

Row,” from “Little Shop of Horrors.” Winter Concert 1 will be under the direction of Michael Schwartz, performing arts department head and instrumental teacher; Mark Boschen, concert band and instrumental teacher; and Pamela Levy, vocal music teacher. For further information regarding the concert, please contact Schwartz at 516-441-4851 or at mschwartz@greatneck. k12.ny.us.

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O.W. Gardens trustees select new prez By H a r r i s on Marder Old Westbury Gardens nationwide search for a new leader has come to end. On Nov. 10, the board of trustees unanimously selected Nancy Costopulos as the next president and CEO of the former estate of John Shaffer Phipps. “I am so honored, pleased and excited,” Costopulos said. “[This] is the privilege of my whole career so far. I’m thrilled.” Having already worked for the Los Angeles Zoo and the Chicago Botanic Gardens for 24 years, Costopulos said she wants to bring the experience she gained from working at those non-profit organizations to a

“high quality cultural institution.” “We’re thrilled to have a new leader whose talents will help elevate the historical significance of Old Westbury Gardens as well as the visitor experience,” said Carol Large, chairman of the gardens’ board of trustees. Costopulos said she wants to create a master sight plan which she described as a “long-term vision” for the future of Old Westbury Gardens, which has been open to the public since 1959. This master sight plan, she said, would allow key stakeholders, board members, and members of the community to create a future for Old Westbury Gardens based on their input. “[Old Westbury Gardens is] a 100-plus year old property,” she

said. “[I] want it to be around. [We should be] thinking long term. I want to be sure that we have all the proper inputs.” Most recently, Costopulos was the chief marketing officer for the American Marketing Association based in Chicago. While in that role, Costopulos said, she was responsible for strategic marketing and was part of the leadership team. Her background in marketing and management, Costopulos said, relates directly to creating new and better marketing initiatives for events and membership and education programs at Old Westbury Gardens. “I think my marketing background will be very beneficial,” she said.

Costopulos is replacing John Norbeck, who retired in July after nine years as president of Old Westbury Gardens. Norbeck, Costopulos said, had a lot of experience, and she wants to make sure that the work he and staff completed during his tenure will be “honored and preserved.” “I do feel like I have big shoes to fill,” she said. “Norbeck and [his] staff have done a terrific job.” Costopulos will begin her new position at Old Westbury Gardens on Dec. 7. Old Westbury Gardens is the home of the Westbury House, a 44-room Charles-II style mansion completed in 1906. The 200-acre grounds are

the former estate of businessman John S. Phipps and his family. Phipps’ Charles II-style mansion is nestled amid 200 acres of formal gardens, landscaped grounds, woodlands, ponds and lakes, according to the gardens’ website. Westbury House is furnished with fine English antiques and decorative arts from the more than fifty years of the family’s residence. “[Old Westbury Gardens] is one of very few mansions and preservation properties left on Long Island,” Costopulos said. “Preserving the property is so important. The gardens are some of the most beautiful in the country. People must come in order to understand how important it is to preserve this property.

M-L FD firefighter Charles Karen dies at 46 By M at t G r e c h Charles Karen, a volunteer with the The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department who as New York City police officer was a first responder on September 11, 2001, died on Nov. 4. He was 46 Karen was diagnosed with cancer in 2012, and concluded that exposure at the ground zero site was the cause of his disease, Manhasset-Lakevile Fire Chief Christopher Pisani said “We always tried to meet up and head down there,” Pisani said. “He responded with the NYPD and when he got off his

shift he went down with us.” Pisani said Karen, who retired from the police force, never complained about his illness. “You can ask anybody, every time you saw him nobody even thought he was sick, he said. “He was stubborn and he worked hard for his family.” Karen’s fire company has started a GoFundMe page, The Children of Charles Karen, to raise money for his wife Tina and his two sons — Charles, 9, and Dominic, 4. “Its pretty much for the kids,” said Pisani. “When he passed away, all his benefits with the city

goes right with him.” The GoFundMe page has set a goal of raising $100,000. A fire department press announcing Karen’s death said that he never gave up his fight. “He never gave up for only one reason, his family,” the release said. “He was a great friend a good fireman, he loved it,” Pisani said. “I think if he wasn’t a cop, he would’ve been a city fireman. He was taken too soon.” Karen joined company two of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department in 1991 as a volunteer and stayed active in the depart-

ment as much as he could, Pisani said. “Pretty much department wide, he was involved,” Pisani said. “He was involved with the Welfare Committee, early on he was involved in the training committee. He was very active, very into it.” As commissioner of the Welfare Committee, Karen was in charge of running the department’s fund raises are donation rallies. “He was one of those guys, straight forward, he’ll do anything for you,” Pisani said. “He was taken too soon.”

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From plastic to paper Bristal homes rated bags for yard waste among best in New York By M at t G r e c h The Town of North Hempstead is looking to make the switch from plastic to paper bags — but not for groceries. The new environmental initiative, being led by North Hempstead officials, looks to end the tradition of using plastic bags for fallen leaves and other yard waste. “It’s state law that you have to separate yard waste,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “We’re trying to encourage residents to use biodegradable paper leaf bags, as opposed to large plastic bags.” The initiative, Bosworth said, Supervisor Judi Bosworth with Solid Waste aims to keep plastic bags out of Management Authority Executive Director Igor landfills, and to help decrease the burning of fossil fuels and polluSikiric (left) and Chief Sustainability Officer Continued on Page 73 Erin Reilley (center).

B Y NOA H M ANS K AR A recent national award from a review website provides further support for the Bristal Assisted Living facilities’ reputation for high-quality senior care. Caring.com, a website that collects reviews of health care services and facilities for seniors, named five Bristal homes in Nassau County — including the North Hills location — as “Caring Stars” of 2016. “We strive daily to provide highquality care for our residents, and this award helps validate our delivery on that promise,” said Kimberly Bent, executive director of Bristal’s North Hills facility, in a statement. The Bristal at North Hills, located at 99 South Service Road, was one of 38 assisted living facilities in the state that made Caring.com’s list. It was also named to the 2013 and

2015 Caring Star lists. Since the facility has now won the recognition three times, it qualifies as a “Caring Super Star.” To make it on Caring.com’s list, now in its fifth year, an assisted living facility must have received at least three reviews on the site between Dec. 1, 2014 and Sept. 30, 2015. At least one of those three must give a rating of five out of five stars. The facility’s overall rating must be no lower than four out of five stars, and it can’t have any “unresolved” negative reviews, according to Caring.com’s criteria. The Bristal at North Hills carries an overall rating of four-and-a-half stars. Reviews from friends or relatives of Bristal residents and visitors to the North Hills facility often noted the staff’s care and attention to the senior residents, as well as the different activities the home offers. “We all thought this transition would Continued on Page 73

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Community Meetings Meetings ending week of 12/11/15 East Williston School District Board of Education Work Session December 9 @ 7:30 p.m. Wheatley School 11 Bacon Road Old Westbury (516) 333-7804

Village of Munsey Park Board of Trustees Meeting December 9 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 1777 Northern Boulevard Manhasset (516) 365-7790

Floral Park Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting December 9 @ 7:30 p.m. 17 Caroline Place Floral Park (516) 326-6330

Village of Munsey Park Building Advisory Committee Meeting December 9 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 1777 Northern Boulevard Manhasset (516) 365-7790

Village of Flower Hill Board of Trustees Meeting December 7 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 1 Bonnie Heights Road Manhasset (516) 627-5000 Village of Great Neck Architectural Review Board Meeting December 8 Village Hall 61 Baker Hill Road Great Neck (516) 482-0019 Village of Great Neck Plaza Board of Trustees Open House Meeting December 10 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 2 Gussack Plaza Great Neck (516) 482-4500 Village of Great Neck Plaza Board and Zoning and Appeals Meeting December 9 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall 2 Gussack Plaza Great Neck (516) 482-4500 Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Board of Commissioners Meeting December 10 @ 8:30 a.m. District Office 236 E Shore Rd Great Neck (516) 482-0238 Herricks School District Board of Education Meeting December 10 @ 7:30 p.m. Community Center 999 Herricks Road New Hyde Park (516) 305-8900 Village of Mineola Board of Trustees Meeting December 9 @ 6:30 p.m. Village Hall 155 Washington Avenue Mineola (516) 746-0750

Village of New Hyde Park Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting December 10 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 1420 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park (516)354-0022 Village of North Hills Planning Meeting December 9 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 1 Shelter Rock Road North Hills (516)627-3451 Village of Old Westbury Planning Meeting December 7 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall 1 Stone Hill Road Old Westbury (516) 626-0800

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Improving fire safety in your home I have noticed during 2015 that the sirens from the local fire departments have been going off more frequently, but then again it might be my imagination going bonkers! But really, is this possible, with the aging of homes on Long Island especially on the North Shore going through New Hyde Park and its surrounding towns? There are a multitude of reasons why fires start, especially at this time of the season. As a home ages, so does the electrical wiring and outlets. Many times this is an overlooked area that many homeowners and landlords forget about or just do not think about as a serious safety hazard within their homes. But many times, this can turn into a catastrophe and in some instances death for its inhabitants. Who thinks about checking wiring or outlets, very few from my experience; it is only when there is a fire, that the results come out, faulty wiring,

overloaded circuit from a space heater. I suggest if you havenâ€™t checked your wiring and/or outlets lately, have a licensed professional electrician come in to check them out and also make sure you have upgraded or up to date G.F.I. circuit breakers and outlets anywhere near water (bathrooms and kitchens as required by the local electrical code), so as to not get electrocuted. If you were to drop a hairdryer or any other type of appliance in water where you are bathing or washing dishes, etc. this could turn into a very fatal situation. I myself have changed most of my outlets over the past few years, because the original ones were so poor, that I thought it was time to be on the safe side and replace them with up to date ones, especially in my bathrooms and kitchen, where accidents can and do occur. Also, there are people, who

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ignorantly use kerosene heaters indoors to keep warm, but then donâ€™t realize the serious dangers of getting asphyxiated from the carbon Monoxide emitted and they and their children can and do die in their sleep. A very famous tennis player, Vitas Gerilaitis, had passed away in September of 1995, due to asphyxiation, from a supposedly improperly installed heater in a cottage out on a Southampton

estate. This was an unfortunate accident that could have been prevented, if proper installation had occurred. When is the last time you checked and cleaned out your chimney/fireplace and minimized and reduced the creosote, that also does cause fires in many homes from lack of preventive maintenance, especially at this time of the year, when many of us with fireplaces, use them during the holiday seasons; but inadvertently, never check or clean them out! Creosote is an extremely flammable substance and with the right amount of heat, a fire can start within your chimney, and make its way into your home. Also, you must make sure your flu (the opening to let the smoke from the fireplace out into the air) be open in advance of staring your holiday fire. The last thing you need to happen is a fire to spoil your

party gatherings, that you have planed so well, but forgot about your proactive maintenance on your fireplace. Upgrading your circuit breaker to 200 or more amp, depending on your usage and needs within your home is another important area of concern. Some federal-styled boxes I have been told are very dangerous and some still exist in homes, which can cause electrical issues and overload situations. If you have a very old electrical box, especially with screw in glass breakers; do yourself a favor and replace them with permanent circuit breakers, that are much more safer and react quickly to overloads are up to the standard electrical codes that most villages have in and around Nassau County and beyond. There are so many ways to get hurt in a home and potentially have fatalities due to fires, caused by the previous types of situations. Continued on Page 69

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Common Core task force needs input Continued from Page 54 spiracy to show the public schools failing. Only 60 percent passed the tests that said they were college ready — the governor uses that statistic very much. The cut scores are used for political reason. .... It’s a political game, and still is a political game.” And if education “reform” was really intended to help children achieve their full potential, special needs children would not be required to take tests at their age level rather than at their instructional level, irreparably damaging their self-esteem and sense of self-worth, while using that whole category of students to push even top school districts like Great Neck onto the “monitor” or “failing” list. Cuomo can “blame” a poor roll-out of the new regimen, like how Obamacare had its online glitches (corrected in a mind-boggling two-weeks time), but this is not about poor implementation. This is about a failed attempt to undermine public education, altogether. In the process, though, students and families are actually harmed. But at both panels, the focus was misplaced. Indeed, across the country, the anger is directed at the Common Core curriculum, instead of being hurled at standardized testing and the way testing is used as a weapon to bring down public education and, to be frank, teachers unions. The problem begins with giving control over how children are taught to politicians at the highest level, instead of where control should be, in the classroom, the school, the school district and the community. Scripting education takes away the classroom teachers’ ability to tailor teaching to the differentiated learning styles and needs of students, even if there is a Common Core curriculum. “I hear people say that Common Core should be thrown out,” said Regent Roger Tilles. “The problem is not the Common Core. The standards have to be reviewed and changed — the commissioners are already doing that and by the end of year will see a review of the common core standards. But the assessment, the evaluation piece is what needs to be scrapped, and let teachers collaborate and work with the standards to create incredible education opportunities. That’s what I’m hoping. “Every day I watch teachers do fabulous things with kids. I’ve seen tremendous programs using the Common Core standards,” said Tilles, who has personally visited 90 of 126 districts on Long Island, “but that’s where the teachers have collaborated to create the curriculum, not taking scripted modules from the state. Where teachers are allowed creativity, I have seen tremendous things with the [Common Core] standards.” This is being recognized by the legislators, educators and parent representatives, who on both panels, seemed to be in agreement on what needs to be done. Here are some of the key points that the panelists made: One size doesn’t fit all: “There are two areas in which a one size fits all is not a solution — education and health care — two areas where we

are individuals,” stated state Assemblyman Dean Murray, who is a member of the Education Committee. “Every child is not the same — they don’t come out of a cookie cutter or mold; every child has a different home situation. They don’t grow at the same level, their minds don’t develop the same, they don’t have the same interests...To treat them as though they are and require modules the teachers must follow to a ‘T’ so that all their students pass the tests that are so important, just doesn’t make sense to me — teachers are the professionals...” “Once upon a time, New York State was recognized — and the Regents exam — as the national gold standard, yet here we are. I would love for us to roll back Common Core, not for lack of standards, but I believe we have the ability to create standards ourselves that challenge the children, enable teachers to provide quality education, without a cookie-cutter, one-size fits all system. When it comes to APPR, teacher evaluations, the real crime, is not necessarily that we treat all teachers as if they are the same, but we treat all of our children as if they are robots. The concept of APPR is that if we provide certain inputs, every child will respond the same, in a way that can be measured- if they are automatons, we can extrapolate their success to their teachers. That’s wrong — each child is different, unique in personality, wired differently.” High-stakes Standardized Testing is destructive: Arnold Dodge, PhD, Associate Professor of Education and Chair of Educational Leadership & Administration Department at LIU Post, said “All the research says the stress level of kid say we are not getting optimum performance — children operate in a zone and that zone is 1) safe, 2) they will take a risk — this environment does not have either of those elementsthe kids don’t feel safe, don’t think out of the box. So what are we creating? automatons. When you are 8, 10, 12 and are told that mistakes are outlaws — the only mistake you make in life is not learning from a mistake — but we are outlawing mistakes. The child will shut down if you tell them ‘you are wrong’. Educators know that kids want to take risks but are told not to.” Roger Tilles, a member of state Board of Regents since 2005, noted, “In my 10 ½ years as a Regent, I have been the only regent who had kids in public schools. That helped me to understand. I have two daughters, one was gifted but had trouble in schools because she was bored (but was ultimately able to attend Great Neck’s alternative school), and the other had a learning disability but she had to take the same test, knowing that she will fail the test. She ultimately graduated but the cost to her self-esteem was so apparent to me. I had the resources and knowledge to intervene but most parents don’t – these kids are seen as losers because of the testing in 3rd, 4, 5th grade - they are losers all their lives because they don’t usually get back that self-esteem.” Is public education failing? “It’s easier to blame teachers than to

address the bigger problems of why you’re having problems in urban settings,” Regent Tilles said. “If you look at 700 districts outside the Big 5 cities and total up scores, we’re right at the top, all of New York — and Long Island is top of the top. So it is not that we have a declining public education, though we do have a problem in urban areas, mostly to do with poverty. “We have so many successful districts on Long Island, 115 out of 126 districts are successful. We should have less stringent requirements for assessments, evaluation, and state aid should be commensurate. What districts will save on removing requirements, the state can put into districts that need more support – the kids of Hempstead are our kids just as much as Port Washington,” Tilles said. Education policy is being directed by politicians, not education professionals: “In the last 2-3 years, the governor has usurped the regents have had since 1784 of creating education policy in the state,” Tilles said. “He’s done it through the budget process — which the state constitution and courts have said he can. But it is dangerous because it has become a political nightmare. State legislators are caught in this. I think many legislators would like the Regents to get back to making education policy but the governor says ‘If you don’t do this, I’m going to make it worse.’” What triggered it, though, was that the Obama Administration, through Race to the Top (intended to mitigate the worst impacts of No Child Left Behind in letting states devise their own solutions to national standards) was the $700 million dangled in front of the state. “The governor said he couldn’t afford not to take the money, which meant linking evaluation to test scores,” Tilles said. “When it came to the Regents to vote, I was the only Regent who voted no, not that we had a choice. Then they rushed out testing, standards, evaluation all in the same year. The state legislators on the two panels agreed they were longing for the day when education policy would be returned to the professionals. “My hope — the Assembly’s hope — is to shift policy decision for education away from legislator back to educators,” said Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel. “I want to get out of the policy business. We used to get policy decision from the Regents — that’s what the Assembly is pushing for— give policy back to where it belongs. Last year was the highest percentage of education funding in New York, but it was ground up by everything else. I want to get back to business— fund smart, well thought out policy that comes from the people who are supposed to make education policy, the Board of Regents.” “State Ed has changed,” said Tilles. “When I became Regent, State Ed had 4800 employees — today it has 2700, more than half cut over 10 years. State Ed is barely hanging on, no monitoring ability, no enforcement ability. The governor has cut the budget. Most governors since the first Cuomo don’t like the idea that the Regents are independent [the way the system was established under Andrew Hamilton, he said] and not part of executive branch and have tried to pull it more into executive branch. But no governor has

gone as far as this governor in creating education policy.” Property tax cap, unfunded mandates and local control: Assemblyman Murray said he was all in favor of the property tax cap “as long as the governor followed through on second promise which was mandate relief. We haven’t eliminated mandates — it’s handcuffed the school districts. We allow you to raise revenue by 2 percent, but we also want you to do this and this and find a way to pay for it, and if over 2 percent, to deal with it...” “We had a debate in the senate about the tax cap,” said Latimer. “I don’t deny it’s been popular, it’s become a third rail of politics. Everyone is furious over property taxes but we asked for a simple dialogue before reauthorizing, and there was no desire to dialogue because it is so popular.” “Having higher standards Is acceptable, but let each district determine how to reach them, use local decision making, strategies customized to their reality, not a checklist created in some other fashion. That is what has led to the opt out movement,” said state Sen. George Latimer, a member of the Senate Education Committee. “It’s meshugana to track teacher performance based on quantitative metrics.. How can we de-emphasize the qualitative review and raise up metric when Bronxville is nothing at all like the Bronx in metrics. That’s just a misguided desire to say we’ve revolutionized education...” Here’s my prescription: Use testing productively, to be diagnostic, not punitive. Restore local control, to districts, to schools, to classroom teachers. Use the Common Core curriculum, but enable teachers to develop the teaching modules Restore education policy making to the Board of Regents and the education professionals Cultivate STEM education but recognize that not every student is a STEM student, nor is every student ideally suited to pursuing college. Provide alternative paths to graduation and careers. If the property tax cap is here to stay, at minimum, the formula has to be adjusted to take into account changes such as enrollment, demographics and student needs. These are comments that I will be forwarding to the Task Force website. Make your views known while you can have impact: go to the Common Core Task Force site: www.ny.gov/programs/ common-core-task-force Finally, this week, the House of Representatives will take up the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The Senate is scheduled to follow suit as soon the House is finished. “The new version of ESEA, called the Every Student Succeeds Act — if passed in Congress and signed by the president — is a paradigm shift. In eliminating the adequate yearly progress requirement and shifting the focus away from testing as the be all and end all,” says Randy Weingarten, president of the AFT, urging us to contact our representatives to support passage.

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Hefty budgets, but not many candidates Continued from Page 1 “I believe that my experience has demonstrated a good track record. I am open and responsive to all residents of the park district,” Lincoln said in November. “I still work as hard as I did the first day I took office.” The park district has a 2016 budget of more than $18.7 million. Polls for the Dec. 8 election are open from 3-9 p.m. at the polling places for the park district’s four election districts. Residents of district one, which includes the Village of Kings Point, Saddle Rock Estates and areas of the Village of Great Neck east of Middle Neck Road, north of Hicks Lane and west of Middle Neck Road, can vote at the Great Neck House at 14 Arrandale Ave. Residents of district two, which includes areas east of Middle Neck Road in the Village of Great Neck and the unincorporated areas of the Town of North Hempstead south of the Village of Great Neck and north of the Village of Kensington, can vote at the E.M. Baker School at 69 Baker Hill Road. Residents of district three, which includes the Villages of Great Neck Plaza, Thomaston and Kensington, can vote at the Great Neck Social Center at 80 Grace Ave. District four includes the Village of Russell Gardens, unincorporated areas including the Great Neck Terrace Apartments, Lakeville, Upland, Lake Success Hills and Lake Success Manor, and the other unincorporated areas bounded by Great Neck Road on the north and west, Northern Boulevard on the south and Middle Neck Road to the east. Residents of district four can vote at the Manhasset-Lakeville Company 4 Firehouse at 97 Jayson Ave. in Great Neck. Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water District Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water District Commissioner Brian Morris is making an unopposed bid for a third three-year term. Morris, a former chief of the Manhasset Lakeville Fire Department, said he is focused on the needs and safety of the residents of the district. “We continue to provide water infrastructure improvement projects and to oversee the updating of the finest fire and rescue apparatus for the safety and protection of our residents and community,” he said in an e-mail. The districts serve Manhasset and parts of Great Neck and North New Hyde Park. Their combined 2016 budget is about $17.7 million. Voters can cast ballots at four Manhasset-Lakeville firehouses: Company 1 at 35 Bayview Ave. in Manhasset, Company 3 at 25 Prospect St. in Great Neck, Company 4 at 97 Jayson Ave. in Great Neck and Company 5 at 21 78th Ave. in New Hyde Park.

Paterson touted the commission’s steps toward transparency, including an online incident reporting form, and its efforts to work with North Hempstead’s town government to enforce parking rules on Plandome Road. “(I want to) make sure more people knew what was going on,” said Paterson, who is running for his second three-year term. “In the end, I work for them.” Hernandez, who served a nine-month appointment on the commission and lost a race for a seat last year, said commissioners make too many decisions behind closed doors and could have a better working relationship with the town. “(I) don’t care who gets the credit, (I) just (want to) get it done,” he said. “All I want to do is to serve Manhasset.” The district has a 2016 budget of about $1.5 million. Voters who live in the district can cast ballots from 12-9 p.m. at ManhassetLakeville Company 1 Firehouse at 35 Bayview Ave. in Manhasset. Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Commissioner Steve Reiter has touted his efforts to ensure “the highest quality service at the lowest possible cost” in his unopposed bid for a second threeyear term. Steps toward that mission include his and the commission’s securing more than $2 million in state grants and overseeing the installation of a new micro-turbine cogeneration facility, which Reiter said helped prevent an increase in the district’s tax levy. “We are the highest performing, most environmentally friendly sewer service in Nassau County because of the dedication of our team in constantly supporting and advocating on behalf of our residents,” said Reiter, a Village of Great Neck resident. The district serves villages of Great Neck, Great Neck Plaza, Kensington, Thomaston and Saddle Rock as well as parts of Manhasset. It has a 2016 budget of just over $9 million. District residents can vote to re-elect Reiter Dec. 8 from 3-9 p.m. at the Great Neck Social Center at 80 Grace Ave. or the E.M. Baker School at 69 Baker Hill Ave.

Garden City Park Fire and Water Districts Veteran firefighter Chris Engel is running unopposed for his fifth three-year term on the Board of Commissioners for the Garden City Park Fire and Water Districts. Engel, a Garden City Park resident, said he is proud of the commission’s efforts to keep up with quickly changing fire and water technologies. To that end, he said, the district recently started installing a system that will give automatic readings from customers’ Manhasset Park District water meters. The Manhasset Park District race pits “I don’t buy for today, I buy for tomorincumbent David Paterson against Jesus row,” Engel said. “Because I’m not going “Jay” Hernandez, who is making his sec- to be here forever.” ond bid for a commissioner’s seat. The districts cover Garden City Park,

Manhasset Hills, and parts of New Hyde Park, Mineola, North Hills, Roslyn, Williston Park, Albertson and Garden City. Their combined 2016 budget is about $7.3 million. Voters can cast ballots from 4:30-9 p.m. Dec. 8 at the district headquarters at 333 Marcus Ave. in Garden City Park. Roslyn Water District Roslyn Water District Commissioner Michael Kosinski, the unopposed candidate for his eighth three-year term, is among the longest-serving incumbents up for re-election. Kosinski has served on the commission since 1994 and is its current chair. The East Hills resident said the commission’s most recent accomplishments include using reserve funds to pay for several infrastructure projects, including the installation of a new generator and the upcoming construction of a new booster station. “We’re in the background working 24/7,” Kosinski said. The district serves the villages of Roslyn, Roslyn Estates, East Hills, and parts of Roslyn Heights, Roslyn Harbor, Flower Hill, North Hills, Greenvale, Albertson, Glenwood Landing and Port Washington. Its 2016 budget is more than $4.5 million. Voters can cast ballots for Kosinski from 4-9 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Bryant Library at 2 Paper Mill Road in Roslyn. New Hyde Park Fire District Michael Bonura, another veteran firefighter, is running unopposed for a second full term as a commissioner in the New Hyde Park Fire District. Bonura, the commission’s vice chairman, was first elected to his seat in 2008, when he won a special election after another commissioner left. His father-inlaw, James Nagy, also sits on the board. In that time, he said, the district has done its best to keep up with stronger state regulations that particularly affect its medical program. That and continued building maintenance needs led to a larger budget and a 9.73-percent district tax increase this year. “That’s the difficult part, is trying to keep taxes as low as you can,” Bonura said. But at the same time you want make sure that you have the best equipment to get to the scene ... .” The district serves the Village of New Hyde Park and the unincorporated areas in North New Hyde Park. Its 2016 budget is just under $4.2 million. Residents can vote to re-elect Bonura from 1-9 p.m. Dec. 8 at the district headquarters at 1555 Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park. Shelter Rock Library On Tuesday, the 40 voters who cast ballots in the Shelter Rock Public Library District gave unopposed incumbent trustee Dr. Tharakaram Ravishankar his second full five-year term on the library board. Ravishankar, an endrocrinologist affiliated with North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset who practices in Glen Head, became the first non-white trustee

in the library’s history when he was appointed in 2009. The 37-year Roslyn resident retained the seat in a special election that year and won his first full term in December 2010. Before taking his place on the library board, Ravishankar was a Herricks school board trustee in the 1990s and has been active in local community organizations. Ravishankar touted his and the board’s efforts to build up the library’s programs for children and seniors, as well as its adaptation to technological changes. “It’s a positive place for children and adults and senior citizens,” he said. “I’m very proud of being part of the library. It’s helping the community.” The library, based in Albertson, has a 2016 budget of about $4.2 million. Belgrave Water Pollution Control District Belgrave Water Pollution Control District Commissioner Brian Levings is running unopposed for a sixth term. Levings touted the commission’s infrastructure improvements, including replacing the district’s chlorination filters with new ultraviolet ones and the upcoming installation of a new outflow pipe. “I’m looking forward to running again and keeping up with the plant and keeping our taxes down for our constituents,” said Levings, a Great Neck Plaza resident. The district administers 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. It has a 2016 budget of more than $3.7 million. District residents can vote to re-elect Levings from 3-9 p.m. at the ManhassetLakeville Company 4 Firehouse at the corner of Jayson Avenue and Northern Boulevard in Great Neck. Albertson Water District Albertson Water District Commissioner Howard Abbondondelo is running unopposed for a fourth three-year term on the board. Former Mineola school board Trustee John McGrath ran against Abbondondelo in 2012, but the incumbent won in a landslide 377-26 vote. Abbondondelo also served as president of the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association in 2014. In a May interview, Abbondondelo touted the installation of new, larger water mains on McKinley Avenue, the digging of a fifth well and the installation of a new computerized meter-reading system as evidence the commission has prepared the district well for the future. “We’re like the district of 2016,” he said. “I pride myself because we’re always on top of our infrastructure, and if we have any problems, we solve them.” The district serves Albertson, Searingtown and parts of Roslyn Heights. Its 2016 budget stands at more than $3.1 million. Voters can cast ballots to re-elect Abbondondelo from 3-9 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Albertson Firehouse, located at 100 I.U. Willets Road.

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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 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AVAILABLE: Available P/T 2-3 days a week. Experienced in Microsoft Word & Excel. Past experience includes Department of Education & Legal Secretary background. Outgoing & strong work ethic. References available. Available immediately. Call 917-770-7965 AIDE/ 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 CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones? Fear of your loved ones being alone? Need overnight companion care at home or a health care facility? Call 516- 410-9943 NY State certified nursing assistant. 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 CLEANING LADY/ BABYSITTER I’m looking for a position as a cleaning lady or babysitter. I’m a helpful, responsible and hardworking young Ukranian woman. Call 631-223-6077 CLEANING SERVICES Homes, Apartments, Offices Experienced with excellent references. Located in West Hempstead. Own supplies & transportation. Free estimates Call Reina 516-643-9341

EXPERIENCED NANNY/ HOUSEKEEPER and care giver to elderly available FT, weekends, overnight. Mother of three. 21 years experience including with two GC families. Call for more information. Selena 347-624-9453 EXPERIENCED POLISH HOUSE CLEANER Good references. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation. English speaking. Flexible days/ h ours. I will do a good job. Please call 516-589-5640

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 APARTMENT CLEANER with many years experience and good references available 7 days with flexible hours. 516-632-0169, 516-499-1384 HOUSE CLEANING: Experienced cleaning service available. Pleasant, responsible. Provides own quality clean products. Own transportation. Local references. Spanish/ English speaking. Free estimates. Approximate cost: Small home $79, Mid size $99, Large $118. Please call Diana 516-859-7084 HOUSE/ APARTMENT CLEANING available. I have 14 yrs experience, excellent references, own car. Please call for an interview. 516-528-2206

HOUSEKEEPER LIVE IN: Trustworthy, reliable, energetic, flexible, respectful, detailed, organized, healthy, general cleaning. Course in CPR AED. Experienced in apartments, houses, mansions. References available. Call Ana 516-262-8860 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: miranda-nancy@hotmail. com NEW YORK PHYSICIANS A S S I S T A N T : C a r e g i v e r / companion available. Over 20 years experience available 24/7. Specializing in patients with CHF, Alzheimer’s, Dimentia, surgical procedures, hospice and more. Call Jackie 516-306-0257 or Joel 516-965-1940

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▼ real estate, service directory Situation Wanted

Wanted to Buy

Tag Sale

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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

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

YOU’RE INVITED! Wednesday, 12/09 9:30 am 104 Tenth Street Garden City, NY 11530 Beautifully decorated home selling furniture, artwork, collectibles, toys, mirrors, books, rugs.....Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

JAMESPORTBAYFRONT 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.

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

Announcements

Novenas/Prayers PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (L.B.) PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit thou who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. Thou who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and thou who art in all instances of my life with me. I thank thee for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great material desire may be, I want to be with thee and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank You for your love towards me and my loved ones. Pray this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted. (L.B.)

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 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

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 pre-bids are accepted at anytime. Visit www. invitedsales.com and click on the online auctions tab. Visit www.invitedsales.com to see pictures and information regarding our upcoming tag sales and estate sales. Our 50% off room is open everyday and includes items that have been in our shoppe for more than 60 days. To receive discount coupons and promotional information, join our email list. Text “invited” to 22828 and enter your email address when prompted. Consignments are taken by appointment to provide you with the best service. Please call the shoppe at 516-279-6378 to schedule an appointment or email pictures of your items to info@invitedsales. com. We can provide fair market values on any item that you may want to sell, consign or enter into auction. If you need advice on hosting a sale, selling an item or liquidating an estate, please call Tracy Jordan at the shoppe or directly at 516-567-2960 WILLISTON PARK: Resurrection Thrift Shop shared ministry between St. Aidan’s and Resurrection housed at Resurrection, 147 Campbell Avenue @ Center Street. OPEN Thursdays 9:30-1:00 and Saturdays 10-2. 516-746-5527. Jewelry, clothing, household items, etc. DONATIONS accepted Monday through Thursday 9am-1pm. CHRISTMAS SHOP open November 14th through December 19th. YOU’RE INVITED! Tuesday 12/8 9:30 am 49 Fairway Drive Hempstead, NY 11550 Beautiful original Hempstead home selling the collectibles of 50 years including furniture from the bedrooms, kitchen, den, dining room, living room, porch, many painted pieces, items to be restored, glassware, crystal, books, lawyer’s cases, basement packed, attic packed, holiday, vintage, linens, lighting, golf, tons of tools...... 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 Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

Homes for Rent GARDEN CITY:Expanded Mott Colonial. 3 spacious bedrooms w/ master suite w/ private bath. Formal living room, 2 1/2 baths, large family room, Large EIK, finished basement, patio, private backyard, mid-block, many extras. No pets. Short-term ok. By Owner: 516-739-3907

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/ m onth. Call 516-747-4293

Office Space GARDEN CITY SOUTHIdeal location, mint, large office space, 1st floor. Must see to appreciate. Near LIRR, stores. Available now. $1,475/ m th. Call Owner 516-538-7474 or 538-7476 WILLISTON PARKOffice Space: 1300 & 2000 sf. available on Hillside Ave. Professional Building. Parking Lot, near LIRR & parkways. Full commission Paid. Tony 516-248-4080

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Condo/Co-Op For Sale GARDEN CITY HAMILTON GARDENS Co-Op. First floor, totally renovated 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Marble Baths, Granite Kitchen w/ Stainless Steel Appliances, Moldings and Wood Floors throughout. Brand New Washer/ D ryer. $529,000. Call 516-639-9144

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 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/hr Call 516-279-6378 Invited Sales by Tracy Jordan 839 Stewart Ave Garden City, NY 11530 Bonded/Insured www.invitedsales.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/commerical 516-753-0268 HANDYMAN Meticulous & Reliable Serving GARDEN CITY & Surrounding Area since 2003 Repairs & Installations of all Types Built-in Bookcases, Woodworking, Carpentry, Crown Moldings, Lighting, Painting, Wallpaper and More. 30-year Nassau County Resident. Many References Lic #H01062800 Insured Call Friendly Frank 516-238-2112 anytime E-mail Frankcav@optonline.net ISLAND CONTRACTING Full service general contractor, builder, remodeler for all residential and commercial projects. Interior/exterior. Custom renovations, general carpentry and repairs. Licensed and bonded. 516-747-5263 islandcontractinginc.com

Home Improvements 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.gem-home.com 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

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

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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

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Renick to retire from park district Continued from Page 1 said Park District commissioner Robert Lincoln. “He started as a skate guard and worked his way from a part time skate all the way up to the top, to the superintendent position. Those are tough shoes to fill.” He has worn many different hats, acting in both hands on roles as well as administrative positions, from his skate instructor beginnings and maintenance crew to assistant superintendent. “He knows where every light switch is where all the water valves are, he knows all the programs inside and out,” said park district Commissioner Robert Lincoln. Eventually, Renick became the acting park district superintendent in 2012, following the resignation of former Superintendent, Leonard Celluro Jr. Renick became superintendent in 2013. “Peter was absolutely outstanding in his performance and his dedication through the entire period as the acting superintendent,” said Lincoln, in 2013. Renick dedicated most of his time to the parks department throughout the years, even spending time on weekends and when

Peter Renick help was needed most, according to the district press release. “He always protected the employees, residents and assets of the Park District,” the release said. “He didn’t miss a beat when called

perstorm Sandy, and the east coast blackout. In their press release, the parks district said they are truly proud of his many accomplishments, and they were lucky to have Renick devote over 40 years of service to the parks. Renick declined to publically comment on his retirement. In an interview with the Great Neck News in 2012, Renick said he felt a strong connection to the local parks. “I grew up in Great Neck. My father was a captain at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, so I grew up one house away from the park. I used all (of Great Neck’s) parks. That’s why I love the parks,” he said. “Basically over that time,” Renick said in 2012, “I have done every job in the park district.” The park Ddistrict’s Board of Commissioners is currently in the process of reviewing applications for the next superintendent. “Fortunately, we have a good to action to lead the Park District staff and he’s prepared them,” trough natural disasters.” During his time with the dis- Lincoln said. “We will continue, trict, Renick assisted residents but it will take us a while for us to during times of need including get back to where we were [with hurricanes Gloria and Irene, Su- him].”

From plastic to paper for yard waste To Place YourLegal Ad Call: 516.307.1045

Continued from Page 58 tion added to the air. “Instead of going into landfills, the carter will take the waste. If it’s a larger item like a branch, they’ll grind it up to go to compost facilities,” Bosworth said. “We have contracts with local companies for compost.” Large biodegradable paper bags, which can hold up to 30 gallons, will be available for purchase

directly from the Solid Waste Management Authority as well as at local town facilities including the Aquatic Activity Center at the Michael J. Tully Park, and the Nassau County Community Center. Five large bags will be sold to residents for $2. Bosworth said that informing the public and encouraging residents to change their old habits would be the biggest hurdle.

“As with anything, often times people are used to doing something one way, so it takes a while until they just get used to another way,” Bosworth said. The town plans to continue educating children on recycling at local schools, and will expand the program to include discussion of paper over plastic bags. “We have great recycling initiatives in every school district,” Bosworth said. “This is something that will be introduced in our schools so that children under-

stand the importance.” Bosworth said that it could be up to children to start a new tradition to eventually rid the Island of plastic bags. Town officials are also currently in discussions to ban the use of plastic bags throughout North Hempstead, but nothing has been officially decided yet. “As with anything it’s a process. You weigh the positives against any possible negatives,” Bosworth said. “Although, I can’t think of any negatives I could tell you.”

Bristal homes rated among best in N.Y. ‘McDonald,’ G.N. bank Continued from Page 58 be a challenge for (my father), and yet, from the very beginning of our experience with the place and the staff, it is so affirming, reassuring and comforting to see him acclimated, relaxed and happy in his new environs,” one reviewer, Janet F., wrote in September. Caring.com says its Caring Stars list helps people seeking care narrow down their choices as more of them rely on the Internet for information about facilities and resources rather than in-person recommendations from doctors.

In addition to the Caring. com list, The Bristal at North Hills was also named to SeniorAdvisor. com’s 2015 list of the best senior homes in the country. Bristal facilities in East Meadow, Lynbrook, Massapequa and North Woodmere also won the award this year, as did the East Northport, Lake Grove and Sayville homes in Suffolk County. East Northport has also won twice before, making it a Caring Super Star this year. This is the Lynbrook facility’s fourth Caring Star award and its second year as a Caring Super Star.

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Continued from Page 13 ner program and instantly got on board with it,” Campo said. “We connected with them to sort of celebrate their coming out to Long Island, right up the road from us in Great Neck.” Campo said the Ronald McDonald House is really excited about what the partnership will bring in the near future, and plans to keep it growing beyond just this holiday season. “They’re such sincere people,” he said. “They are so entrenched

in the community. This program is just a way for them to give back and touch and feel what we do here.” The Metropolitan Commercial Bank plans to open its Great Neck branch sometime in December, and a ribbon cutting ceremony will be announced at a later date. “Coming to Long Island is an incredible milestone for our company,” DeFazio said. “We look forward to serving the people of Great Neck and the surrounding communities for years to come.”

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Championship Comsos feted by County The New York Cosmos presented Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano with the 2015 North American Soccer League (NASL) Championship Trophy at a press conference earlier this week in Mineola. The presentation was made by New York Cosmos Co-Owner Jeremy Wilkins, Cosmos Chief Operating Officer Erik Stover; Cosmos Head Coach Giovanni Savarese; and the entire New York Cosmos team, including Mineola-born Captain Carlos Mendes and Spanish legends Marcos Senna and Raul. “Nassau County is truly proud to serve as home to the New York Cosmos,” Mangano said. “Together, we celebrate the Cosmos championship victory in the 2015 North American Soccer League.” On Nov. 15, the New York Cosmos won their second NASL title in three years. The championship is the seventh NASL title in the club’s history. The New York Cosmos began playing in 1971, spending 14 seasons in the North American Soccer League, winning five Soccer Bowl trophies and bringing some of the biggest names in world soccer to the USA. This included Pelé, Franz Beckenbauer, Giorgio Chinaglia and Carlos Alberto. The New York Cosmos currently play games at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium and practice in Nassau County at Mitchel Field, where the Mangano administration formed a public-private partnership with the team to improve the facility.

Adelphi’s Gomez named ‘Player of the Year’ Laura Gomez highlighted four members of the Adelphi University women’s soccer team being named 2015 Division II Conference Commissioners Association East Region First Team selections by earning the region’s Player of the Year honor. Joing Gomez on the First Team squad are teammates Victoria Antonino, Taylor Groth, and Taylor Salmon. The four headline a list of 13 student-athletes named to the First Team All-Region team in voting conducted among sports information directors at NCAA Division II institutions that are members of the Central Atlantic Collegiate, East Coast and Northeast 10 Conferences. An additional 13 members were named to the Second Team. Gomez earned Player of the Year accolades by scoring a team-high 12 goals that ranked her first in the Northeast-10 Conference and 45th in the country. Also named Player of the Year for the NE-10, Gomez posted seven game-winning goals throughout the season to rank first in the league and seventh in the country. The junior forward also posted four assists to total 28 points, third most in the conference as well as 55th best in the NCAA. Antonino lands on the First Team

thers to the NE-10 Championship Final. Earning the NE-10 Defensive Player of the Year, Groth helped the defense to the 19th best goals-against average of 0.61 to opponents while also allowing just 7.9 shots per-game. The defender scored her lone goal of the season in a 3-0 win against Saint Michael’s on September 19. In her career, Groth started all 84 of her appearances. Rounding out the quartet is Salmon who earned the NE-10 Championship

MVP award after helping the defense allow just one goal throughout three games that included a double overtime semifinal against Merrimack. The defender added three goals and two assists during the season that included all three of her goals coming during a four-game span. A total of 15 institutions are represented on the 2015 Division II Conference Commissioners Association All-East Region Women’s Soccer First or Second Teams.

Lackerson earns Skyline honor

Laura Gomez from her midfield position where she was also named a First Team All-Conference member. The Howard Beach native finished tied for fourth on the team with 12 points behind five goals and two assists. One of her five goals was the double overtime game-winner against Merrimack in a 2-1 decision that helped lift the Pan-

rebounds, three assists, one SUNY Old Westbury men’s block and one steal. In the basketball senior guard Keith win, he posted his first career Lackerson was named to Skydouble-double in addition line Conference Co-Player of to recording career-highs in the Week on for his on-court points and rebounds. performance for games played Lackerson entered the November 23-29. week averaging 10.0 points, The Brooklyn native net5.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists ted a 21-point performance in per game. He has hit 83.3 a 76-64 Skyline Conference Keith Lackerson percent (5-of-6) of his shot opening win against St. Joseph’s (L.I.) on November 24. Lacker- attempts from three-point range on the son was 6-of-12 from the field, including year. Courtesy of Old Westbury Sports Infor4-of-4 from three-point range and 5-of-7 from the foul line. He also produced 10 mation

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Post sails against Bloomfield, 95-81 B y Th o m a s S c a v e t t a After splitting their first two home games of the season, the LIU Post men’s basketball team’s offense erupted as they took care of business in a 95-81 victory against Bloomfield College on Tuesday, Nov. 24 in Bloomfield, N.J. LIU Post (4-1) turned on the jets from the get-go as they jumped out to a 36-22 lead in the first half. Junior forward Greg Dotson scored seven points in the early stages of the contest, but picked up two quick fouls, earning him a seat on the bench for the remainder of the half. Although Dotson was sidelined, the Pioneers were able to hold on to a 49-40 advantage heading into the locker room. Senior guard Dillon Burns tallied seven points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals in the period, and sophomore forward Hunter Powell provided a spark off the bench in relief of Dotson, collecting 10 points and four boards. Defensively, LIU played lock down defense as they limited the Bears (0-4) to just 35 percent shooting from the field and 22 percent behind the three-point arc. In the latter stanza, the Pioneers allowed the Bears to come within two possessions until they took flight, going on a 16-6 run. Burns and Dotson drained back-to-back threes during that stretch. The burst was capped off by a fast break lay-up from senior guard Akosa Maduegbunam, giving the visitors a 70-54 cushion. It

was all LIU from there on out as they continued to bury shots from the floor, shooting 50 percent on the day and 39 percent from downtown. One key piece of the Pioneers’ second half success was Dotson, who made up for his early foul troubles in the first half, scoring 15 points. Burns continued his aggressive play with seven points, dishing out four assists, and swiping two steals. Five players scored in double figures for the Pioneers, with Doston leading the pack with 22 points. Senior forward Michael Phillip pitched in with 15 points and nine rebounds off the bench. Junior guard Jared Hall scored 14 points and Burns finished right behind him with 13 points, in addition to his seven assists, five rebounds, and four steals. Powell did all of his damage in the first half with 10 points and boards. Head LIU Post men’s basketball coach Erik Smiles and the Pioneers are set to return to the floor on Saturday, Dec. 5, against Mercy College in an East Coast Conference showdown. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. from LIU Post’s Pratt Recreation Center in Brookville, N.Y. This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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Junior forward Greg Dotson

LIU Post Women’s basketball drops two By M i c h a e l Ot e r o On Tuesday, Nov. 24, the LIU Post women’s basketball team was searching for their first victory of the season against Bloomfield College. The game, which came down to the last shot, didn’t bounce in LIU’s favor and they fell by a score of 54-52. The Pioneers played a very good first half, taking a three point lead into the break. In that first half, the Pioneers shot 40 percent from the field and 33 from behind the arc. After a big run by Bloomfield put them up 11 going into the fourth quarter, the Pioneers woke up offensively. Senior guard Jalyn Brown drained a three pointer, which was followed by a lay-up from fellow senior guard Khea Gibbs. That brought the score to 53-52 in favor of Bloomfield with just under a minute left. After a trip by Bloomfield to the free throw line, the Pioneers, down by two, missed a chance to tie it as Gibbs’ shot was off the mark. Freshman guard Robyn Francis led in the scoring department, with nine points.

She also added six boards. Brown had nine points off the bench as well, while Gibbs tallied eight points of her own. The Pioneers looked again for their first win on Sunday, Nov. 29, when they traveled to Massachusetts to face Stonehill College. Yet, the Pioneers were still denied their first victory of the season, in a 62-41 loss. Stonehill had the upper hand from the opening tip, as they dominated early and often. They jumped out to a quick 2010 lead after the first quarter, then played lockdown defense and allowed just five Pioneer points in the second quarter. They took a 41-15 lead into the break. The Pioneers attempted to make a comeback in the second half, but they were facing the clock as well as Stonehill. Eventually, time ran out and the Pioneers lost by well more than double-digits. For the Pioneers, senior center Nyasia Davis scored 10 to lead the team while freshman guard Shannon Doyle scored nine and grabbed six boards to go along with two steals and two blocks. Stonehill was led by sophomore guard Courtney

Walsh, who had a game-high 17 points and also dished out three assists. This article was originally published The women’s basketball team is back in the Pioneer, the award-winning student in action on Wednesday, Dec. 2 against newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer. Mercy College at LIU Post’s Pratt Recre- com, and is republished here by Blank Slate CHERRY - 1-8 PageisGENERAL 08-28-15_Layout 8/25/15 12:04 PMof Page 1 ation Center. Tip-off set for 5 p.m. Media 1with the permission the Pioneer.

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