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Agree to 25-year plan in joint meet, ending years of conflict By n o A h M A n s k A r East Williston and Williston Park’s years-long water rate dispute reached the beginning of the end Thursday night with a milestone agreement containing concessions from both villages. “It’s one of those things that you both walk out content that the deal is going to hopefully happen, not totally satisfied on either side, not totally disappointed,” Williston Park Mayor Paul Ehrbar said. The two village boards finalized the agreement in a two-and-ahalf-hour public negotiation Dec. 17, the first time all 10 trustees participated in talks in one room. In it, East Williston committed to buy water from Williston Park for 25 years starting at the current rate of $4.33 per thousand gallons, a figure a state judge upheld after East Williston disputed it in court. The ratio of East Williston’s rate to Williston Park’s must remain the same over that time.

The agreement codifies several pieces of the current joint operation between the two villages, terms that were largely settled before Thursday’s negotiations. But the boards had to meet in the middle on how long to freeze the $4.33 rate and how much East Williston would pay in penalties and interest, also the subject of litigation. Williston Park will continue to chlorinate both villages’ water, and East Williston will continue handling meter-reading and billing for its residents. Each village will be responsible for maintaining its own water mains. East Williston Mayor David Tanner said the board wanted to put these provisions in writing to give the village a sense of stability, which was a major goal for East Williston’s trustees throughout the talks. “We’re trying to memorialize everything so that we’re the last 10 Continued on Page 51

The family comedy show “Pirate School” will be held on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. in the Mineola High School Theatre, located at 10 Armstrong Road in Garden City Park. This is the final program of the 2015-2016 Children’s Cultural Arts Series, presented by the Mineola District Council of PTAs and the Mineola Public Schools.

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home. Cumia faces charges of stranShock jock radio host An- gulation, unlawful imprisonthony Cumia was arrested on ment, criminal mischief and asSaturday for allegedly assaulting sault, Nassau County police said. Police have not issued a rehis 26-year-old girlfriend, Danielle Brand, at his Roslyn Heights lease regarding the incident, but

did confirm the charges and said the incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Saturday. Cumia hosted his web based talk show, The Anthony Cumia Show, on Monday and briefly Continued on Page 51

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Mineola sets plans to Willis Avenue modernize parking gets a makeover Village to add new lots, hi tech meters and apps

By N o a h M a n s k a r

By C at h e r i n e T e e va n With a village-commissioned parking study ready to start, Mineola is making plans to modernize its parking infrastructure. The village hopes to work with New Jersey-based Devo & Associates to implement solar-powered parking meters and smartphone apps that pay meters remotely at all its parking lots, Public Works Superintendent Thomas Rini told the Village Board Dec. 16. Rini said the new meters are a “really good” opportunity for an upgrade, as they can alert enforcement personnel when paid parking expires. “You can get real time information out there, mail in now, or if someone says ‘That meter’s not working,’ you can actually go online and tell.” Rini said Devo has offered to rent the village three models. “If we like them, they will give us guidance as to what type of machines are out there and what the options are,” he said. Rini said Huntington Station, Valley Stream, Rockville Centre, and New York City have contracted for high tech meters, which can collect parking data for officials to guide planning decisions. Some can also issue refunds for unused time — a benefit for drivers — or charge higher fees during peak traffic hours to encourage turnover. They can also tell drivers about available parking spaces in messages to cell phones. How many meters the village needs depends on the results of the recently commissioned parking study. The village board approved

Albertson Civic leads effort

A streetscaping project is giving Albertson’s main thoroughfare a makeover that a civic group says is long overdue. “Everybody feels like ... Albertson’s a beautiful area, it’s a blue-collar area, and we’re finally getting the attention that we deserve,” said Ed Scott, president of the Albertson Square Civic Association. The $200,000 project, funded by $50,000 in state funds and $150,000 in county money, installed a walkway with benches, trash cans and a clock and put banners on lampposts along Willis Avenue. Signs marking the entrances to the hamlet were also raised, and a kiosk with a community bulletin board is coming. The civic group approached Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park) and state Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola) in early 2014 about beautifying the area, Scott said, and both were receptive and prompt in helping to secure funding. While it moved slowly at the county level in the beginning in the beginning, Nicolello said,

Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss a $15,000 consulting contract with Old Bethpage-based Level G Associates Dec. 10 to analyze parking throughout the village. The firm is run by Gerard Giosa, a nationally recognized expert on parking. Mineola has been plagued with parking pressures in recent years. The village’s new downtown apartment buildings, courthouses, WinthropUniversity Hospital and the Mineola Long Island Rail Road train station, a major transit hub, are major traffic draws. The village’s newest parking lot, Village Parking Field

No. 24 on Second Street, is near completion, trustees said Wednesday. It has a total of 39 twohour metered spaces and two handicapped parking spots. Wiring and installation of meters, light poles and bulbs is underway. “Even if we’re waiting on poles and lights, we can still open it up,” Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss said. The proposed meters vary in cost depending on the number ordered and their hightech components, Rini said, and the price won’t be known until bids go out.

Scott’s determination helped push officials to “expedite it to the extent that government can.” “It’s an important community, and it’s important that we do things that beautify their downtown areas and build on the pride that they already have in where they live,” Nicolello said. Scott and others brought the beautification proposal to North Hempstead town officials in 2011, but their requests “fell on deaf ears.” That frustrated Scott, he said, because the town has often failed to provide Albertson with sufficient services. “The only thing we’ve seen is things deteriorating,” Scott said. Nicolello said the hamlet’s needs can fall through the cracks because “a mixture of municipalities,” including the county and the town, are responsible for its services. That’s why it’s important for local lawmakers to stay in touch with civic groups in unincorporated areas they represent, he said. “You can respond more quickly than you could otherwise and be aware of problems as they develop,” Nicolello said. Continued on Page 2

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A sign welcomes visitors to Albertson on Willis Avenue, where the Albertson Square Civic Association is finishing a beautification project.

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Herricks pair to take national stage Woodwind player, violinist selected to play with nation’s best at Music for All festival By N o a h M a n s k a r

Adam Cordero and Mikayla Chan are among the many music students from Herricks High School who have played in county- and state-wide honor ensembles. But this year, they join a select few from the school who have gone to play at the Music for All National Festival in groups comprised of the best young musicians in the country. “(I’m) very, very honored,” said Cordero, a junior. Cordero, a woodwind player and Chan, a sophomore violinist, will travel to Indianapolis in March to play in the festival’s Honor Band and Honor Orchestra, respectively. There, they will rehearse with other Photos courtesy of Herricks Public Schools talented high schoolers from around the country under acclaimed conductors Rich- Herricks High School junior Adam Cordero (left) and sophomore Mikayla Chan ard Floyd, director of the Austin Symphonic (right) will play at the 2016 Music For All National Festival in Indianapolis this March. Band, and Larry Livingston, a professor But spots in the national groups come High is “a small corner of the musical world” at the University of Southern California’s with more prestige and professionalism, said and “pushes them in really tangible ways,” Thornton School of Music. she said, such as boosting their confidence. To make the groups, Cordero and Chan Chan, 15, a North Hills resident. Cordero and Chan said their teachers “This will be many different people from had to submit videos of themselves playing two “contrasting pieces” up to six minutes in all places rather then from in the same coun- were supportive of their efforts to get into the national groups, but their own love for total, they said. Conservatory teachers judge ty,” said Cordero, of Roslyn Heights. Herricks orchestra teacher Catherine music pushed them to do the necessary their entries against others from around the Fish said she encourages her students to work. country. “I can’t use words to tell people how I Both students have played in all-county audition for and play in these select groups ensembles before; and Cordero, 16, was in to get as much music experience as they can feel, so it’s easier to spill it all out in music,” Chan said. the New York State School Music Associa- outside the classroom. GCN_Waldorf-HALF-MS-Dec2015_2015 11/13/2015 The 8:57 experiences AM Page 1 show them Herricks Chan is the second Herricks student in tion’s all-state ensemble this month.

two years to play at the national orchestra. Dustin Liu, a 2015 graduate, was in the group last year. Fish said Chan’s practice of “very consistently” setting goals for herself and achieving them led her to make the group as a sophomore, a noteworthy achievement. “She knows exactly what she wants to do and she does it,” he said. “I do write a recommendation, but mostly they’re taking the initiative to do the work themselves, record themselves and send it in,” Fish said. Chan is the first violinist in Herricks’ string quartet and also plays in the chamber orchestra. Cordero plays in the school’s jazz band and wind ensemble. Both plan to keep music in their lives, and they have their sights set on prestigious conservatories. Cordero said he wants to attend the New School for Jazz in Manhattan or the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Chan said she’s looking at the Manhattan School of Music and the Julliard School. Fish said she is glad to see both Herricks’ band and its orchestra represented on the national level. “For a Long Islander to be able to go to the Midwest and have that experience, and then to play with kids from all different states, and to do it under the direction of these high-caliber professional musicians — it’s not your everyday festival,” she said.

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E.W. cafeterias to get Mineola ed board touts upgrades from district interactive e-reader By N o a h M a n s k a r A reserve-fund surplus will likely bring some new equipment to East Williston school cafeterias soon, district officials said at Monday’s school board meeting. Districts are allowed to keep three months’ worth of cafeteria funds on reserve, but an annual audit found East Williston’s had $306,000 more than that, Assistant Superintendent for Business Jaqueline Pirro. To fix that, the district will spend the extra money on new cafeteria equipment, most likely ovens, stoves, panini makers or other appliances. “Anything fun and new that’ll help kids want to eat the lunch or any of the things that we sell in the cafeteria,” Pirro said. The district has extra money on hand because contractor Aramark provides food service at a low cost to the district, while state and federal lunch reimbursement policies essentially set a price floor that ensures the district doesn’t profit from lunches, Pirro said. The results of this year’s audit were the best the district’s had in years, school board President Mark Kamberg said. It came with three other minor rec-

ommendations about old capital projects, student organization accounts and the district’s policy on data breach notifications, all of which the board authorized Pirro to proceed with Monday. The school board also finalized its goals for the school year Monday night, after a full schedule in the fall delayed the discussion of goals. The adopted goals address continued adaptation to changes in state education standards and new laws; financial management; policy review; improvements to district buildings; and continuing to offer students challenging courses, particularly in science and technology subjects. School board Trustee Robert Fallarino said the district has an overall vision of continuing to incorporate science curriculum and new technology throughout its curriculum, particularly in its collegelevel courses. Kamberg said this year’s goals reflect “ongoing momentum in a positive direction.”

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An interactive e-reader called LightSail has entered Mineola classrooms to help students become active readers. The iPad app aims to engage students as they learn the material presented in their readings and has gotten positive feedback from students since it was first implemented in October, said Margarita Maravel, an English and social studies teacher at Mineola Middle School. “Using LightSail is one of the ways we inspire our students to be lifelong learners” Maravel said at the school board meeting on Thursday. “We have helped students become more excited about reading, which of course is one of our goals.” LightSail allows children to read at their own independent level and helps them monitor their understanding as they read. It also allows teachers to keep better track of how much and how well each Reach reporter Noah Manskar by e- student is reading, similar to Mathspace, mail at nmanskar@theislandnow.com another iPad app used in Mineola schools. or by phone at 516.307.1045 x204. Also To begin, students take an assessment follow us on Twitter @noahmanskar and called a “Power Challenge” to determine Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow. their reading level. From that point on,

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Kaiman in running for LIPA CEO Ex North Hempstead town supervisor seen as among 5 candidates considered By J oe N i k i c

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Nassau Interim Finance Authority Chair Jon Kaiman said Friday he has held talks with Long Island Power Authority board members about the utility’s chief executive position, which has been vacant for four months. “There has been some discussions,” Kaiman said. “Some of it informal and some of it with the committee that’s in the process of making the recommendation to the board.” LIPA’s chief executive post opened in August when John McMahon, a former Con Edison executive, stepped down after two years at the helm. Newsday reported other candidates for the vacant position include LIPA board members Matthew Cordaro and Mark Fischl, LIPA chief of staff Tom Falcone, and director of the Long Island Department of Public Services, Julia Bovey. Kaiman, a Great Neck resident, was considered for the position in 2013 after a change in top executives saw McMahon appointed. LIPA board members, at the time, discussed Reach reporter Joe Nikic by e-mail at jnikic@ whether a candidate with utility experience or governmental experience best served the com- theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 pany. x203. Also follow us on Twitter @joenikic and According to Newsday, Kaiman has high- Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow. lighted his experience in storm response, local

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New law requires donation disclosures By J oe N i k i c The Nassau County Legislature unanimously voted Monday to approve a bill requiring county vendors to disclose political contributions for elected officials. The bill also requires vendors to sign a statement claiming contributions were made without the expectation of a public benefit. “Everything that we need to know has to be presented to us,” Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) said. Prior to the bill passing, vendors contracted to the county would file campaign contributions only to the state Board of Elections. Under new legislation, vendors will continue to file contributions with the Board of Elections but will also need to disclose those contributions to the county Legislature. Nassau County Attorney Carnell Foskey said his office would review the submitted contributions to confirm they comply with what was filed with the Board of Elections. Claudia Borecky, who ran as a Democrat for the Legislature’s 19th district seat this year but lost to Republican Steven Rhoads, said the bill does not offer more oversight than what it is already done by the county. “You are creating more loopholes than you are filling. The proposed disclaimer form does not disclose any more information than it already must disclose on the campaign finance laws,” Borecky said. “Requiring vendors to disclose political contributions to candidates allows the vendor to legally launder money through a political club, committee, or PAC.” Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D-

Hempstead) said while the bill fixes only a small percentage the county’s contracting issues, it is a step in the right direction. “I don’t want anyone to think we have solved all of the contract reform issues you have been reading about in the paper over the last six or seven months with this proposal today,” Abrahams said. “It doesn’t even come close.” After federal prosecutors accused former state Sen. Dean Skelos of illegally influencing a $12 million county contract to AbTech Industries, a company that hired his son, Adam, District Attorney elect Madeline Singas launched a review to the county’s contracting system. The report found the process was “a recipe for corruption” due to the ability for vendors to conceal criminal convictions and because the process did not allow for a way to check possible conflicts of interest. The bill proposed by County Executive Edward Mangano came after recommendations he received by a three-man panel he appointed after Singas’ findings about the county’s contracting process. Following the indictment of Skelos in May, Mangano issued an order for the disclosure of lobbying activity on all county contracts and to create a registry of local lobbyists, his first reform to the county’s contracting process. The Skelos’ squeezed Nassau officials to secure the $12 million deal for Arizona-based environmental technology firm AbTech Industries, after which the company raised Adam’s monthly consulting fee from $4,000 to $10,000. Both were found guilty on all bribery, extortion and conspiracy charges on Dec. 11.

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NS-LIJ partnership to expand genetic testing By J oe n i k i C The North Shore-LIJ Health System announced Monday an alliance with a Miami-based pharmaceutical and diagnostics company that would give patients access to the largest range of genetic testing available in a hospital setting. “The purpose of this alliance is to advance the promise of precision medicine by providing our patients with greater access to these potentially life-saving tests, while at the same time evaluating their utility and clinical value,” said James Crawford, chair of pathology and executive director of laboratory services at North Shore-LIJ. As part of the alliance with OPKO Health Inc., North Shore-LIJ and GeneDx, a genetic testing laboratory of OPKO’s BioReference Laboratories division, have formed a Limited Liability Company partnership. The LLC partnership will allow doctors to gather patient data in the North ShoreLIJ system to determine the effectiveness of genetic testing for prenatal screening, pediatric and postnatal diagnosis, inherited cancer risk, genetic cardiac abnormalities, neurological disorders and cancer sensitivity to drug therapies, according to a North Shore-LIJ press release. “We are pleased to be partnering with North Shore-LIJ to leverage our collective expertise, experience and resources in genomics and clinical care to further expand access to targeted treatment options for patients,” said Marc Grodman, chief executive officer of BioReference Laboratories. “The leadership of North Shore-LIJ has demonstrated a visionary approach to incorporate genomics in a coordinated, strategic manner throughout its health system. Our GeneDx and GenPath business units have extensive capabilities that will

be leveraged in this alliance to further enhance NSLIJ patient care, education and research.” Genetic testing will be available to patients beginning this January, according to Carly Erickson, manager of government relations and healthcare at MWW Public Relations, which represents GeneDx. North Shore-LIJ, which will change its name to Northwell Health in January, will use GeneDx and OPKO’s GenPath division as the primary laboratories for genetic testing, according to the release. “ T h e breadth of care provided by our health system gives us the opportunity to advance clinical knowledge through genomic testing. Linking genomic information with clinical outcomes is critical to understanding, diagnosing and treating disease,” North Shore-LIJ President and CEO Michael Dowling said. “This strategic alliance with GeneDx and BioReference in genomics will further elevate our stature as a premier provider and destination for world-class care.” The LLC partnership would offer patients the largest ever genomic and molecular testing service, the North Shore-LIJ press office said. The North Shore-LIJ press office added that the health-care system would pay most of the testing costs, with patients paying no out-of-pocket expenses that would not be reimbursed by insurance. North Shore-LIJ is the country’s 14th largest health-care system, delivering clinical care throughout the New York metropolitan area. Reach reporter Joe Nikic by e-mail at jnikic@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x203. Also follow us on Twitter @joenikic and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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n. Hills disputes ritz Carlton count Delays decision on whether to allow RXR Realty to consider combined condos 1 unit By n o A h M A n s k A r The North Hills Board of Trustees and the developers of a luxury condominium complex there are not seeing eye-to-eye on numbers. The board on Wednesday delayed a decision on whether to let RXR Realty combine several smaller units at its Ritz Carlton Residences into fewer, larger condos, after Mayor Marvin Natiss said the changes were a way the developer could circumvent the limit of 244 units. “Your client has been here 10 times, and 20 times has been told no more than 244,” Natiss told Anthony Guardino, RXR’s attorney, Wednesday night. That number has stood since 2006, when the board first approved RXR’s plan for five luxury condo buildings at the 17-acre site on New Hyde Park Road near the Long Island Expressway Service Road, managed by hotelier Ritz Carlton. RXR’s amended plans for the first two buildings combines 28 of 124 individual condos into 14 larger ones, for a new total of 110 units. The developer plans to add the extra 14 to the fifth building in the project’s second phase, keeping the total at 244, Guardino said. RXR First Vice President Frank Haf-

tel said the board allowed for combined condos to count as a single unit in 2009, when it approved the firm’s plan to reduce the average unit size. Counting them as one also makes sense under the village code, Haftel and Guardino said, which says a “dwelling unit” ought to be “intended, designed and built for use by one family.” “All we’re saying is let’s not change things around,” Haftel said in an interview. “Let’s just stick with what we agreed to do.” But Natiss said the board has always held that two condos sold as one unit still count as two toward the total because the final plans approved in 2013 list them as separate units. Combining units and tacking more onto the last building would bring the total above the limit of 244, he said, which the board has repeatedly said it would never allow. Natiss also noted the village’s approval for permits to combine condos always reflected that the larger units counted as two. “We approved 244 units. It’s up to us how we count them, not up to you how you count them,” Natiss said. RXR’s proposed changes would not

increase the number of bedrooms in the complex, Haftel said, and it would still house no more than 244 families. He said the firm has sold all 14 of the proposed larger units, but the sale contracts say they are “physically and legally” one unit rather than two. RXR needs the village to approve the new floor plans to close the sales early next year, Guardino said. Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin said the developer could change the contract to reflect that the buyer would own one unit on two separate lots. The debate over how units are counted is the latest contention in a project that’s spanned nearly 10 years and gone through several changes. RXR, which calls itself the leading real estate owner, manager and developer in the tri-state area, had sought to develop the Ritz Carlton project since it bought the previous owner, North Hills LLC, in 2007. The developer paid the village $21 million that year in lieu of providing public amenities under a zoning regulation that allows the high-density development. The then-bleak real estate market pushed RXR to split the project into two phases in 2009, with 124 units originally

Artist’s rendering shows RXR condo complex that will be managed by Ritz Carlton.

set to be built in the first phase and 120 built in the second phase. No plans for phase two have been submitted yet, Haftel said. Before the final 2013 approval, RXR and the village negotiated over the number of units to be rented, finally settling on 60. The rental units were significant to the firm’s application for $3.6 million tax breaks from the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency, which the Great Neck school district vehemently opposed. But RXR said over the summer that sales projections indicated it would not rent any of the units, which range from 1,500 to 4,300 square feet and cost between $1.2 and $5 million in the previously approved plan. Haftel said RXR has sold 90 condos so far. The first phase construction was supposed to be done in August, but crews are still finishing work. The village board extended the deadline for completion Wednesday night to August of 2017. Since work has been completed, trustees also voted Wednesday to reduce the total amount of the bonds posted for the project from $14 million to $8.5 million.

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Mineola seeks to protect water system By C at h e r i n e T e e va n Mineola trustees signed off on plans for a five-year project to protect the village’s water system at their Dec. 16 meeting. “It’s time for us to look at our aging water distribution system,” Village of Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss said. “Our water is fine. We have no issues with the water right now. It’s just responsible planning.” Water in Mineola reaches faucets pumped from an underground aquifer, stored in wells and disinfected with chlorine. Department of Public Works Superintendent Thomas Rini

said the five-year plan will evaluate water safety and maintain and modernize equipment. “It is a critical infrastructure for us,” he said. Civil engineer William Merklin, a senior vice president at Dvirka & Bartilucci Engineers which specializes in water systems, said a “preliminary investigation” found several potential dangers the village must confront to keep drinking water clean and safe. Village Well No. 1, which has been out of service for a while, was found to have “volatile organic contaminants for drinking water” above the state’s legal limit, Merklin said.

Merklin proposed building a water treatment facility at the site of the Water Department office on Elm Place, which would be moved to a site at Elm Place and Lincoln Avenue. The village shut down Well No. 2 “years ago” after its proximity to Well No. 1 interfered with efficient operation of both, Merklin said, and Well No. 3 has been defunct for 35 years because of nitrates in the water. “We don’t know anything about the water quality today. It may have gotten worse,” Merklin said, adding that the water would probably test positive for volatile organic compounds and nitrates.

Merklin said water samples must be collected and analyzed. Then the engineers would put together a conceptual plan of what kind of treatment facility you need to build to put (Well No. 3) back into service.” Merklin also recommended a water rate review “to ensure that future revenue will meet operational maintenance capital improvement expenses for the next five years.” “We would identify a rate structure based on customer class,” he said. Electrical repairs on aging equipment that Merklin estimates is 50 years old are needed at Wells 5 and 6. The equipment

“is approaching the end of its useful life,” he said. The elevated water tank that stands over the village was last painted in 2001. Since the paint’s typical lifespan is about 15 years, Merklin said, the coating is starting to fail and the tank needs to be repainted in the next two years. “It’s not protecting the steel in some places and we’re starting to see corrosion,” Merklin said. A meter replacement program for all village customers will replace meters installed in 1992 through 1996, which are reaching “the end of their useful lives,” he said.

Floral Park takes casino protest to county B y N o a h M a n s k a r parent plan to put 1,000 video gument that “gambling is gam- could stay in Nassau. Floral Park residents weren’t happy with their county legislators’ response Monday to their vocal opposition to a video casino at Belmont Park. Dozens of Floral Park residents at the county Legislature’s meeting, including Mayor Thomas Tweedy and Trustee Christopher Fitzgerald, practically and philosophically diverged with Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park) on the proposed casino’s potential impact on areas bordering the Elmont race track. “We’re disgusted with their response,” said Christy Reisig, past president of Floral Park’s Wednesday Mothers Club, which had several members present at the meeting in Mineola. In a Dec. 15 resolution, Floral Park’s Village Board codified residents’ concerns that Nassau Regional Off Track Betting’s ap-

lottery terminals, or VLTs, at Belmont Park would increase traffic and crime rates and lower property values in the area. The Floral Park-Bellerose school board and local civic associations have adopted similar resolutions. But Nicolello, who represents part of the village, said the worries are based on incorrect information and questioned how VLTs would hurt Floral Park, given that gambling has happened at Belmont Park since its inception. “Whatever negative impacts of whatever form of gambling they’re doing, those negative impacts will be there, and yet, for a century, with Belmont Park being there, Floral Park has remained a strong, vibrant community, is that correct?” Nicolello asked Tweedy in a sometimes heated exchange. When Elmont resident Patrick Nicolosi made a similar ar-

bling,” the Floral Park crowd booed him. Contrary to Tweedy’s and others’ claim that the casino would add more that 20,000 cars to Floral Park’s roads, Nicolello said, it would bring an average of 5,000 visitors a day, and about 40 percent will come on buses. But Tweedy said the casino would have to see 340,000 visitors a month to net the county $20 million in revenue, as projected in Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano’s 2016 budget. That many people would strain the village’s resources, he said. Floral Park residents say VLT casinos become hubs for gang activity, citing incidents at the Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens. But most VLT players are women between ages 50 and 70, Nicolello said, and the Queens casino is capturing revenue that

Tweedy also made a distinction between horse-race gambling and casino gambling, as the latter has been proven to have negative effects on most areas where it happens. “I will submit that all the communities of Nassau are tired of playing Russian roulette with the gun held by OTB, hoping somehow that OTB’s gun goes off in some other community’s head and ruin(s) their neighborhood instead of our own,” Tweedy said Monday. Nassau OTB has not officially announced a location for the video casino, but Floral Park officials say news reports and conversations with lawmakers indicate Belmont Park is the most likely place. Mangano said earlier this year that an announcement could come in December. Tweedy said the Legislature should replace Nassau OTB’s

board of directors because they have kept residents and lawmakers alike in the dark about its plans. But that could be both illegal and unethical, Nassau County Legislator Vincent Muscarella (RFloral Park) said. Nicolello and Tweedy both said they would to meet to further discuss Floral Park’s worries and determine which projections are accurate. “The residents have a right to make sure that all their concerns are addressed and as this process goes forward, there should be an ongoing discussion about them,” Nicolello said in an interview. Reach reporter Noah Manskar by e-mail at nmanskar@ theislandnow.com or by phone at 516.307.1045 x204. Also follow us on Twitter @noahmanskar and Facebook at facebook.com/ theislandnow.

Man dies in crash near Old Westbury Car ran into tractor-trailer on LIE By M at t G r e c h A Plainview man was killed in Old Westbury on Thursday morning when he crashed into the back of a parked tractor-trailer on the side of the Long Island Expressway. Police said James Rosentel, 21, was headed east when he

drove onto the shoulder of the expressway and crashed into the back of the parked trailer, according to News 12. The accident occurred between exits 39 and 40 of the expressway. No one was inside the truck at the time of the crash, according to News 12.

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Reducing impact of cancer Women battling cancer often experience side effects from treatments that alter their appearance, but the impact of these changes can be minimized through hair and make-up techniques. To learn more, women with cancer are invited to attend the American Cancer Society’s “Look Good, Feel Better” program on Monday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. Hosted by Winthrop-University Hospital, the program will be held at the Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, located at 1300 Franklin Ave., Suite ML-5 in Garden City. “Look Good, Feel Better” is a free program from the American Cancer Society designed for women dealing with hair loss and skin changes from chemotherapy and radiation. Attendees will learn specific techniques to help make the most of their appearance while undergoing treatment. They will also take home a make-up package valued at $200. Attendees must register in advance by calling the American Cancer Society at State Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola) recently joined with Leisure Club of Mineola members in celebrating the holidays at their annual 1-800-227-2345 and selecting option 1. For information on other programs at holiday luncheon. Martins spent time speaking with the seniors and wished each of them a very happy and healthy holiday season Winthrop, please call 1-866-WINTHROP. and new year.

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Center St. students aid troops overseas Third- and fourth-grade students from Susan Ramsay’s class at Center Street School helped to make the holiday season brighter for troops overseas. They participated in the annual Trees for Troops program, which delivers fresh cut Christmas trees, decorations and cards to the servicemen and servicewomen in Afghanistan. On Dec. 7, the class visited Dee’s

Nursery, where they proudly presented the cards that they made. Two students read their letters during a ceremony. Following the gathering, a police motorcade brought attendees on a tour from Dee’s Nursery to John F. Kennedy Airport, where they had the opportunity to see the trees loaded into planes and prepped for transportation to their recipients overseas.

Giving tree During the month of December, Hampton Street School in the Mineola Union Free School District displays a holiday tree decorated with mittens, each which contain an item wished for by a local family for the holidays. Anything from clothes, toys to household items are written on the mittens and faculty and families take the mittens and fulfill the family’s wishes. Wrapped gifts are returned under the tree for distribution right before the holidays.

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Time to end politics as usual in Albany

he state Legislature’s usual response to criminal convictions has been similar to that of the Black Knight in Monty Python’s satirical movie the “Holy Grail” each time King Arthur swung a sword and cut off another of his limbs. “Tis just a scratch,” he would say, while continuing to battle and continuing to lose limbs. That seemed to be the reaction of state Sen. John DeFrancisco (R-Syracuse) in response to the convictions of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan) and former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre). DeFrancisco, who has been criticized for owning a law firm specializing in malpractice litigation while sponsoring bills relating to malpractice law in the state, said he didn’t believe the convictions would spur changes because Silver and Skelos were convicted of breaking laws that already exist, according to a Newsday report. Set aside the point that the laws he was referring to are federal laws not state laws which are far weaker, but is that really the standard we want to set for state legislators — more than 30 of whom have been removed or forced from office by corruption investigations in the last 10 years? Anything goes just short of federal conviction — even the blatantly unethical? Up to this point, the answer from members of the state Legislature has actually been yes. In an op-ed piece in the New York Times, state Sen. Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) presented some sensible reforms beginning

with making jobs in the state Legislature full-time. As a Lavine pointed out, the Legislature is scheduled to spend just 57 days in Albany between Jan. 6 and June 16 in 2016, leaving legislators little time to review the state budget or the 10,000 bills that come before them — or look over the shoulders of their leaders. Hence the three-menin-a-room system in which the governor Senator majority leader and Assembly speaker made all the decisions. For Silver and Skelos, this becamr known as motive and opportunity, Lavine also recommended that like members of Congress state legislators be barred from engaging in outside employment and the elimination of what he termed “slush funds” under the control of the leadership. We would add to the list an independent redistricting commission that would take the decision of how legislative boundaries are drawn out of the hands of the legislators, who have consistently placed their own interested above those of voters. Add to that laws that give district attorneys the same tools to prosecute political corruption as federal prosecutors. It is also time to reform the state campaign finance laws that are an open invitation the famous pay-to-play system beginning with the so-called LLC exemption, which makes a mockery of the state’s already ridiculously generous limit of $65,100 for statewide races. Under this exemption, a business can form as many limited liability corporations as it wants and contribute $65,100 through each one. New Hyde Park-based

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how political corruption undermines good government. To avoid future replays, the rot in Albany should not be just another issue in the next election, it should be the defining issue in

real estate developer Glenwood Management, which played a central role in the Silver and Skelos trials perfected this technique. The Silver and Skelos trials gave voters a good education in

the next election for all state legislators. And anyone unwilling to reform the Legislature should be rejected from serving in it.

Common Core must be eliminated completely

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eachers were rejoicing at yesterday’s announcement that teachers will not be evaluated by the results of the Common Core tests for at least four years. However the New York State Public School Student Union pointed out that this decision did not have any significant positive effect on their quality of life. They would still be subject to the draconian Common Core curriculum and the endless barrage of tests. You hadn’t heard that? Maybe it’s because there is no public school students’ union in New York. They have not been represented in this fight. The basic problem is that a lot of lip service has been paid to a “student-centric,” or as we call it a learner-centered approach, which builds on the interest of the learner. That is the paradigm that must be used in the new millennium so that children can become en-

trepreneurial and life-long learners. But the school system is still stuck in the old paradigm — that children must be forced to learn with external motivations and evaluations. We, and the people in our network, believe that children are natural learners and this has been repeatedly confirmed by brain research. Therefore forced learning, teaching to the test, competition for grades and even irrelevant homework make no sense if you understand this. So if there was a New York State Public School Students Union they would be announcing that the opt-out movement will continue unabated until the Common Core and all its related tests are dropped permanently. Jerry Mintz Director, Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO) Roslyn Heights

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would like to take this opportunity to thank ev- residents of our community. Thank you for coming out and casting your eryone who voted in the Manhasset-Lakeville vote, because it does matter. Water and Fire District election on Dec. 8. Even though I ran unopposed, I am grateBrian J. Morris ful to have the support of the taxpayers. I look forCommissioner ward to serving for another three years and will Manhasset-Lakeville Water & Fire District continue to focus on the needs and safety of the

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Books for political junkies in 2015

or readers who enjoy, as I do, giving books as Christmas presents to political junkie friends and relatives, here’s my 2015 gift book picks: “Kissinger: 1923-1968, The Idealist” by Niall Ferguson (Penguin Press, $39.95). Utilizing the former Secretary of State’s private papers, Harvard professor Ferguson has produced a magisterial biography of Kissinger’s early years. The book explains how Kissinger’s youth in Nazi Germany and his World War II experiences as a G.I. in Europe, influenced his geo-political thinking. Ferguson also describes “Super K’s” climb up the political greasy pole and why his call for “limited nuclear war” caught the attention of major political figures — John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Nelson Rockefeller, Richard Nixon — who sought his advice. I had trouble putting this book down and look forward to the second volume. “Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush” by John Meacham

(Random House, $35.00). Meacham, the author of credible biographies of Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson, has produced a work that will be the standard biography of the 41st President for years to come. While one may disagree with his presidential decisions, after reading this book one cannot doubt that Bush is a man of extraordinary character who served his country with distinction before entering the White House as Congressman, U.N. ambassador, C.I.A. director, chairman of the Republican Committee during the Watergate era and as vice president. “Henry Clay: America’s Greatest Statesman” by Harlow Giles Unger (DaCapo Press, $25.99) The author of 11 biographies of America’s founding fathers, the acclaimed biographer, Harlow Giles Unger, holds that the “Great Compromiser,” Henry Clay, negotiated a series of policies known as the “American System” that created “physical, commercial, financial and social links across the nation” that fostered economic unity and unprecedented property.

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right Clay, in the first half of the 19th Century, prevented dissolution of the young republic by reaching consensus with Northern and Southern foes. The Congressional compromises Clay engineered, Lincoln said of his hero, thwarted civil war “by a power and influence which belonged to no other statesman of his age and times.” “1932: The Rise of Hitler and FDR” by David Pietrusza (Lyons

Press, $32.95) In 1932, voters in two Depression-battered nations, chose leaders they hoped would rescue them from hunger and hopelessness. In America, the choice was Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who appealed to our better nature and reminded us that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” In Germany, the winner was Adolf Hitler, a loudmouth demagogue and racist who appealed to people’s darkest side. Pietrusza’s riveting book is a tale of 2 nations attempting to inch toward safety — with lessons for today. “Being Nixon: A Man Divided” by Evan Thomas (Random House, $35.00). This is a very fair and balanced biography of the nation’s 37th President. Thomas explains how Nixon, a complicated figure not made for public life, managed to match FDR’s record of being on a national ticket for president or vice president five times by sheer-will power. He also describes with great skill how Nixon, on the one hand, achieved détente with the Soviet

Union and established relations with Red China, while, on the other hand, engaged in underhanded political tactics that led to his resignation in August 1974. “Politics Across The Hudson: The Tappan Zee Megaproject” by Philip Mark Plotch (Rutgers University Press, $34.95). To get an inside view of New York politics at its worst, read this book. Plotch tells the story of the decades-long struggle to replace the decrepit Tappan Zee Bridge. He reveals how cowardly and incompetent state officials squandered hundreds of millions of dollars on plans that were rejected and missed out on billions of federal money. Even though Gov. Andrew Cuomo began the construction of a new bridge, the project is still a mess. Cuomo and the New York State Thruway authority have been afraid to tell the public how much the new structure will actually cost, and how much tolls will have to be increased to pay off bonded debt and federal loans. Happy reading in 2016.

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On ending the war on everything

hose who regularly read this column already know that I’m a huge fan of Seinfeld, the television program whose legendary Christmas episode introduced us to “Festivus.” The brain-child of Frank Costanza, this entirely made-up holiday was his odd-ball rebuttal to the usual year-end Christmas frenzy and included a number of offbeat but laughable “traditions.” One of the most beloved is the “airing of grievances” which allows people to share what’s bugging them completely unfettered. So in light of the holidays I’d like to air my own grievance, one I suspect is shared by quite a few people. As a state senator, I review tons of media each and every day in an effort to stay up on current events. And each and every day I am both disappointed and dismayed by what I call the “War on Everything.” Not a single day goes by that someone, somewhere isn’t protesting, or complaining, or

regulating away some imagined offense or slight in the name of political correctness. At this point it’s so widespread that it’s beyond silliness and it becomes especially prevalent at this time of year when our religious celebrations are pitted against just about everything else mainstream from television to shopping to how our public spaces are decorated. Just this week we were treated to the Sunset Park, Brooklyn principal who banned any mention of Santa Claus, the pledge of allegiance and even Thanksgiving from her school. She was sure to throw in any mention of angels or stars as both could somehow be misconstrued as a religious evangelization. And in case you thought this syndrome only affected grammar schools, the University of Tennessee’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion sent out a student and staff email to ensure holiday parties were not Christmas parties in disguise. Their intrusive recommendations went so far as to suggest “refreshment selection should be

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general, not specific to any religion or culture” and proclaimed that “holiday parties should not play games with religious or cultural themes,” such as “Dreidel” and “Secret Santa.” Then, just this morning I read about the Texas student who was banned from wearing his new Star Wars shirt in school because the image of its futuristic laser violated the school’s policy on violent images. To quote the child’s father, “It’s political correctness run amok. You’re talking about a Star Wars T-shirt, a week before

the biggest movie of the year comes out. It has nothing to do with guns or making a stand. It’s just a Star Wars shirt.” To be sure, being inclusive and kind are noble endeavors. But inclusive doesn’t mean doing away with what matters to one group of people for the sake of another. It means allowing everyone to celebrate their own beliefs and values simultaneously. Like anything else taken to the extreme, political correctness, although well-intentioned, becomes dictatorial. It ignores the fact that we will never all be alike nor can we be scrubbed free and sanitized of the things that matter to us. Besides, how dreary a world would that be? No, ours is a very imperfect and sometimes ugly world and believe it or not, Santa Claus, and angels, and stars, and Thanksgiving, and Chanukah, and Kwanza, and Ramadan, and Halloween and even something as corny as a Stars Wars T-shirt make it just a little more bearable. It doesn’t mean someone seeks to diminish another. It just

means different things matter to different people and the beauty of this great country of ours was that we believed there was room enough for all of that. Sadly, that might be changing. So here’s a simple holiday thought for all of us: why not exchange “political correctness” for just some old-fashioned “correctness.” Make room for everyone else and their values, not just demand room for you and yours. Wish people a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanza, Happy Ramadan or even just good health and happiness. And receive those well wishes as gracefully as they were given. Remember that in the end, people are just extending their warmth and kindness to you — no matter what you call it. In closing, I wish all of you all of the above. If it brings you any happiness or peace at all, I wish it for you. And for all my fellow Seinfeld fans out there, Happy Festivus!

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The twelve days of tasting new foods Someone on the radio, the other day, was explaining how to teach children to like new foods. It was British food writer, Bee Wilson, about her new book, “First Bite: How We Learn to Eat,” and her advice was simple: “Children need to try a new taste 12 or 14 days in a row before they acquire a taste for it.” This advice was startlingly familiar — very much like something I ran into when my children were young. I remember thinking the same thing, then, that I did this week: “Good luck with that, and how do you get the mashed string beans out of your hair?” I have to meet these researchers. Anyone who can get a child to taste something twelve times in a row — especially something they didn’t like the first time — has my intense admiration. What, I wonder, are their methods? Is electricity involved? And what do they use for motivation? I can tell you, love doesn’t work. “Try this for Mommy” made no impression. Neither did threats. Not even science was any

help. In an attempt to get my 12-year-old just to take a vitamin, I read him the effects of scurvy on sailors in the 1500s: “Swelling of the arms and legs; loss of teeth; foul breath; muscle pain…” “That doesn’t happen any more,” he told me, his voice dripping with pity for my ignorance. “”That’s right,” I replied. “Because now we have vitamins … like this one!’ “No, because now it only takes 12 hours to fly across the whole ocean!” he exclaimed, and left the table. As for blackmail, I had already tried the old classic, “No dessert if you don’t eat your string beans.” “But ice cream is my only calcium for the day,” he replied. He had turned my science weapons back on me! I remember this “scientist’s” very first taste of ice cream. It was at his 1-tear birthday party. I had managed to hold out for his whole first year, but his grandmothers had bought him an ice-cream cake, which they insisted he taste. At first, he frowned; it was probably the coldest thing he

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A Look on the Lighter Side had ever tasted. Then, his eyebrows went up, as he realized it was sweet. Then another frown: “But it’s cold!” And another smile: “But it’s sweet!” Finally he grabbed the spoonful and polished it off. “That’s our boy!” said his father and I. That’s one tasting that went well. But when all you’re armed with is repeated samples of spinach, zucchini, and okra — What can you do? How did those researchers live long enough to collect their results? And what, I wonder, was the state of their tasting facility, along about Day

Number 12? For some reason, these findings are always announced right before Christmas. Which may be why they soon turned into a song: On the first day of Tasting, my children said to me: We won’t eat it if it’s healthy! On the second day of Tasting, my children said to me: Too many nuts, And we won’t eat it if it’s healthy! On the third day of Tasting, my children said to me: No string beans, Too many nuts, And we won’t eat it if it’s healthy! On the fourth day of Tasting, my children said to me: Skip the tomatoes, No string beans, Too many nuts, And we won’t eat it if it’s healthy! On the fifth day of Tasting my children said to me: Why whole wheat bread?! Skip tomato sauce, No string beans, Too many nuts And we won’t eat it if it’s healthy!

Bee Wilson has one trick I hadn’t heard before: “It’s called Tiny Tastes. All you need is a sample the size of a pea — or even a grain of rice. It changes the whole dynamic.” Yes, it does. Plus it helps with the clean-up, if all they’re hurling at you is the size of one pea. In the ironic fullness of time, the boy who only ate lettuce leaves drenched in salad dressing now has a lovely girlfriend who is a vegetarian; he now comes home from college and complains that the broccoli in the refrigerator isn’t fresh enough. I would take it all with a grain of salt, but that probably isn’t healthy, either. On the twelfth day of Tasting, my children gave to me: Twelve tofu turkeys Eleven prune whip puddings Ten chunks of liver Nine packs of rice cakes Eight fiber muffins Seven soy-milk smoothies Six egg-white omelettes My whole wheat bread! Four Brussels sprouts Three whole beans Too many nuts… And I gave up on eating healthy!

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Consider limitations on gun ammunition

hile gun violence has been a problem for generations, few can deny the ugly truth: America has by far the highest rate of gun violence in the developed world. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate more than 33,000 Americans died at the hands of gun violence last year. In fact, according to a 2013 Politifact article, commentator Mark Shields stated that since 1968, “more Americans have died from gunfire than died in … all the wars of this country’s history.” In numbers, that’s more than 1.5 million deaths. This issue hit close to home three years ago with the shoot-

ings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. My brother is a public school teacher in Newtown, and it was hours before we knew he was safe. So I ask myself, how do we stop gun violence, especially mass murders like the ones in Newtown and more recently San Bernardino, Calif.? Here’s a thought; we could limit and monitor the purchase of ammunition. Without bullets, a gun is nothing more than a blunt object, less dangerous than a knife. While I personally don’t own a gun, I support the Second Amendment right to own one. However, if someone amasses thousands of rounds of ammunition, enough to supply an armada, that’s a red flag for harm.

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All Things Political The terrorists in San Bernardino had purchased over 6,000 rounds of ammo. The only thing they were hunting were humans. Limiting the purchase of am-

munition is not a new idea. In the mid 1990s Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan along with then Rep. (now U.S. Senator) Charles Schumer put forth a series of proposals that never made it into law. One of them was limiting the number of rounds of ammunition a person could own. Consider this: if there were a legal limit of 100 bullets per purchase, it would have taken the San Bernardino terrorists at least 60 trips to amass that much ammo, clearly raising a red flag. Adam Lanza, the shooter at Sandy Hook, had more than 1,700 rounds of ammo at his home. That would have meant 17 trips to the gun store. Patterns can easily be detected by monitoring the time, place

and quantity of ammunition purchases, thereby preventing future killings from happening. On a separate but related note, New York State should raise the age an individual is allowed to possess ammunition from 16 to 21. The national drinking age is 21 and municipalities around the country are raising the age to purchase cigarettes to 21. This should apply to ammunition purchases as well. In conclusion, the Second Amendment states, “…the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Perhaps increased restrictions and monitoring of ammunition purchases would be an effective approach to prevent future catastrophes.

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Debate on dangers playing football welcome

o: Matthew Testani. Welcome to the important — and expanding— discussion about the future of tackle football. There has not been a time since 1905 (when President Theodore Roosevelt nearly abolished football) when this topic is so significant. Your participation in this discussion makes several contributions: 1. You help to foster a marketplace of ideas, one of the central values in our nation when all citizens are free to express their views (aided by a pioneering free press, well before the Zenger Case, even going back to initiatives of teenage journalist Benjamin Franklin. I’d be glad to send you my chapter on Franklin if you are interested in that dimension). 2. Your personal experiences and your challenges to my views can have the affirmative effect of drawing more people into deliberative discourse (another hallmark of our democracy, where we strive to make informed judg-

ments based on reliable knowledge). 3. It is the case that we have both used generalizations. I do not question the affirmatives you describe from your own football experiences. Indeed, I have known many of them first hand myself, and I also know many people who share your positive views. Here is the big “however” — in what ways do we make a “cost/benefit” analysis of any activity? Is it solely, or primarily, in terms of those who benefit, or should we conclude that, regardless of a positive percentage, there are too many negative experiences, and so many harmful experiences that those, even if in a minority, become a tipping point for action and policy. In his article, “Don’t let kids play football,” Dr. Bennet Omalu states: “As we become more intellectually sophisticated and advanced, with greater and broader access to information and knowledge, we have given up old practices in the name of safety and progress. That is, except when it

comes to sports.” That is the kind of view that led me deliberately to use very strong language in criticizing tackle football. You were alert to identify my selected words; scholars examine use of language as part of “content analysis.” I use similar strong negatives about the history, and, continuing, conduct of the NCAA (views shared by Joe Nocera of The New York Times and former Sen. and

Knick Bill Bradley). In addition to the violence of football (however unintended and some is intended), there is vast corruption in college sports (much of it ignored by the NCAA, and too often by the colleges themselves, including some faculty who should know better). For a graphic eye-opener, check out the book “Beer and Circus,” just one of many accounts of the negatives of college sports. Happily, your experiences

have been positive, and I salute you as you prepare to graduate from one of our nation’s great universities. For all of us, however, when the stakes are so high, we will need to keep checking the “cost/ benefit” equations. Michael D’Innocenzo Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History Hofstra University

Kudos to professor for challenging football safety

rofessor D’Innocenzo is in good company. In Sunday’s New York Times, Frank Bruni warned of the risks of concussions from football; that paper also recently highlighted “How a Boy’s Concussion Death Changed British Sports;” and

the movie “Concussion” demonstrates the risks facing football players of all ages. With parents’ growing unwillingness to let their kids play football (and their concern about other contact sports), kids are starting to be protected. When older athletes begin

to see the risks, perhaps college and pro football will start to wither away as boxing has. Bravo for Professor D’Innocenzo for moving this conversation forward! Stan Meyers Miller Place

Elected officials silent on The high cost of rise of crime in 6th Pct. caring for seniors

egarding your article concerning the Manhasset Civic Association calling to reinstate the 6th Precinct. I found it interesting that none of our local political leaders have given this issue a priority in that Nassau County Police department’s own official web-

site shows that in the Third Precinct this year robberies are up 65 percent, burglaries are up 13 percent, stolen cars 17 percent, and murders are up from 1 to 3, or 200 percent. County Executive Mangano assured us that there would be no upsurge in crime when he closed our 6th Precinct.

Protecting seniors should not be a partisan issue

ith the upcoming 2016 Presidential and Congressional elections fast approaching, it is critical that federal candidates remember seniors and focus on our crucial issue of retirement economic security. Currently, there is no presidential candidate standing up for this problem confronting older Americans. Which one will call out modern corporate executives who believe the companies

they lead have zero responsibility to their loyal retirees? This is not a Democrat or Republican issue, it is about protecting older Americans and millions of retirees in need of national solutions that protect us. Old fashioned lip service from politicians can no longer be acceptable. The Boomers (age 51-69) alone were 31.8 percent of the voting population in the 2012 presidential election and age 65-

his was written in The Wall Street Journal on November 30, 2015 : “Pepper, a humanoid robot, interacts with senior citizens at a nursing home. The facility is considering having the robot lead recreational activities to make up for a shortage of caregivers .” What is the status of caregivers in the U.S.A .? In the magazine NEUROLOGY NOW [Oct/ Nov 2015]. “The researchers reviewed responses from roughly 36,000 Americans , broke them down into five-year age groups for caregivers and recipients ....” and the following were the replus were 22.3 percent of voters. sults: Older voters are a powerful 1.2 billion: The number voting block, and to ignore our of unpaid hours of caregiving needs and loyalty is a big mis- provided weekly in the United take. States. I urge my fellow retirees $691 billion: The estimated to join me and the nonprofit, value of that care. ProtectSeniors.Org, (www.Pro4.3 percent: Percentage of tectSeniors.Org), in fighting for US gross domestic product repretiree protections and making resented by caregiving. our voices and votes valued this 30.5 million: The number of election season. full-time care aides who would Bill Viggiano be needed to provide that care Williston Park The current 3rd Precinct is ridiculously large and unable to concentrate on local crime issues. Why haven’t we heard more voices advocating for better police protection and reopening our precinct? David Torby Great Neck

without unpaid caregivers. 20 percent: The proportion of caregiving provided to people 80 years and older by people of the same age. 30: The approximate age at which average daily caregiving hours peak [at about 3 hours per day]. 77: The approximate age a which the average hours spent receiving care becomes more than the average hours giving care. 1.5: The number of daily hours of caregiving typically received by elderly people. 6: The number of daily hours of caregiving typically received by young children. 137: Average minutes of unpaid caregiving provided daily by women. 110: Average minutes of unpaid caregiving provided daily by men. What does the caregiving future hold for our nation when its population is living longer? Will our robots be named Obama? John Messina East Williston

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City pols pushing non-resident commuter tax

t a recent rally opposing MoveNY’s plan to toll free East River Bridges, Queens state Assemblymember David Weprin renewed his annual call for reintroduction of a non-New York City resident commuter tax. His proposal calls for 50 percent of the generated revenue to go to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the remaining 50 percent to New York City. Mayor Bill de Blasio, with the support of city Comptroller Scott Stringer, city Public Advocate Letitia James, city Council Speaker Mellisa Mark-Viverito along with virtually all other New York City Council, state Assembly and state Senate members will be on board, as usual. Remember that Gov. Andrew Cuomo promised to find over $8 billion in additional new funding to support the proposed MTA $28 billion 2015-2019 Five Year Capital Program. Watch when the state Legislature reconvenes in January 2016 for Weprin and company to once again attempt introduction and passage for legislation to reimpose a 1 percent non-resident commuter tax. It will be interesting to see if Gov. Cuomo will also support this legislation as a means to help fund a significant portion of his $8 billion plus promise to the MTA. Residents from Great Neck, New Hyde Park, Herricks, Williston Park, Albertson, Searington, Mineola, Garden City, Manhasset, Roslyn and other neighborhoods all over Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and other suburban counties will be the new potential revenue stream to help Cuomo pick up the tab. Democratic State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie controls 103 votes out of the 150 member state Assembly. With the recent indictment of former Lower East Side Manhattan state Assembly Speaker Sheldon

Silver, he starts off with 58 votes including his own out of 61 New York City-based members. All he needs for passage is another 17 out of 45 other Democratic members of his caucus. There are 24 Upstate Democratic caucus members who could vote for this commuter tax with no political consequences. This is because they have no constituents who work in New York City that would be impacted by this legislation. Will our own Great Neck state Assemblymember Michelle Schimel stand up to her benefactor state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie? Thousands of her constituents who work in New York City would be financially impacted by this tax. Will Schimel publicly speak out and vote for the interests of citizens she represents in Albany by opposing this regressive tax? Ditto for our state Sen. Jack Martin. With the recent indictment of former Rockville Center GOP state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, current Republican State Senator Majority leader John Flannigan has only 31 members in his GOP caucus. Assume that all 26 members of Democratic state Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins caucus will be joined by Democratic Independent Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein and his three colleagues for a total of 30 votes supporting passage. If that happens, it will require the vote of every GOP state senator to defeat it. There will be intense pressure on New York City Republican state senators Marty Golden of Brooklyn, Andrew Lanza of Staten Island and Brooklyn Democratic state Senator Simcha Felder who caucuses with the Republicans. If any one of the three comes out in favor, the bill could actually pass the state Senate and be signed

into law by Gov. Cuomo. This recycled idea is periodically proposed by others who miss the potential economic consequences. In today’s global economy, boundaries which end at the city line between New York City mean very little. We are all neighbors and there has never been a Berlin Wall between us. The United States is in economic competition against other nations. Within the USA, residents of the Northeastern states compete against other states in the geographic South, Rocky Mountains, West and other regions. Our metropolitan New York area comprising New York City, Long Island, northeast New Jersey, Hudson Valley and parts of southwestern Connecticut are in competition against other metropolitan areas around the nation and world. My wife and I travel around the five boroughs enjoying shopping, dining, going to the movies, visiting museums and taking advantage of the diverse different neighborhoods. Each weekday several hundred thousand Long Island and other suburban residents travel to jobs in New York City, the economic engine of our metropolitan region. Many others enjoy sporting events, the theater, museums, restaurants and shopping. A growing number of New York City residents have become reverse commuters to jobs in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties along with New Jersey and Connecticut. Other New York City residents attend sporting events, shop, dine and visit other places on Long Island. It is naive to believe that New York City can survive economically in today’s ever changing technology and global economy without Long Island and the rest of the Metropolitan New York.

The suburbs around the Big Apple are equally dependent on the success of New York City. Residents of Long Island and New York City in the end have much in common. We should work together as neighbors and not adversaries. Reintroduction of a commuter tax on one set of non-residents could trigger an economic tariff war among neighbors. With the financial crises on Wall Street followed by our economic recession last decade, thousands of commuters outside of New York City lost their jobs. Most of these jobs have never come back. Between the downsizing of many Wall Street firms, moving many back room office support services to New Jersey and other locations outside of New York City along with conversion of many offices and

older buildings in the financial district into residential units, these loss of jobs have become permanent. As a result, the reintroduction of any nonresident commuter tax will not bring in the same level of revenues as was the case during the 1990s when it was last in place. It could result in a retaliatory commuter tax by Nassau County, other impacted suburban counties or neighboring states on New York City residents. At the end of the day, everyone could lose with implementation of any non-New York City resident commuter tax. Larry Penner Great Neck (Larry Penner is a transportation historian and advocate who previously worked in the transportation field for 31 years).

A time of year to thank our troops

hristmas is this week and it is a time for caring and sharing. It is a time we may travel to visit friends and relatives and exchanging presents. And yet there are those serving in the military and committed to protecting democracy around the world and will not be afforded that opportunity. These men and women are missing their children, relatives and friends. It is a lonely time for these brave men and women. I myself understand that feeling only too well. I had served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam

era and one Christmas I couldn’t get home to see my two sons. Let me make a suggestion and that is on Christmas Day please take a moment out on your busy day and please say a prayer for these men and women that they be safe in performance of their duties preserving freedom. Also that they be able to return soon and be reunited with their families. As for myself I will be praying for their safe return. Let me also say this,” God bless you, everyone! “ Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village,

Special interests get in way of better health

t was around the end of the Nassau County DA campaign that on broadcast news an item appeared a few times about red and processed-preserved meats being harmful to one’s health. I agree. One news broadcast I saw, recognizing the controversy about the subject said “ We decided to bring in an expert.” A young man appeared and to the effect said that it was nothing to worry about. It struck me as being as funny as it gets: A stooge for the medical profession to allay the fears of the public.

I imagine that they could have been cracking up in the news studio. I don’t remember if it could have been Fox (faux) News. I have noticed many times that it appears that the last thing the medical profession wants is to cure illnesses: Bad for business. I include pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmacists, lawyers, insurance companies and hospital administrators. It is all such a huge conglomerate. The entire system will have to change some day. Just a few days ago it was broadcast about most cancers being

caused by diet, lifestyle and etc., etc. I have yet to see any backlash about that. I do consider that in this realm, First Lady Obama did not make any friends by trying to get healthier school meals. Not to brag but I have had good luck from applying my own advice to myself. If possible, I don’t want to spend my quickly approaching old age as an invalid. While on the subject, I saw a broadcast about a Cuban man who during the long Cuban embargo, on his own and as a public service

did develop a substance that greatly reduces the symptoms of diabetes. I have heard nothing more. Just recently, the new WinthropUniversity Hospital diabetes research center was completed at 2nd Street and Mineola Boulevard In Mineola. Perhaps this work has already been accomplished. There is probably no interest in crediting a Cuban who did it at no cost: As a service to humanity. The Winthrop center was to have been built for $50 million. Then it was $55, then $65 and ended at $110,000,000. 120 percent more. There are similarities to the New

York City transit projects. Money is appropriated and disappears. Little or nothing gets done. This has been repeated a number of times. The builder of the proposed Mineola Village Green project said it will cost $88 million. That includes much evacuation for underground parking. As much as possible, local labor will be used it was said. That is probably how it will actually get done. No mysterious add ons. Charles Samek Mineola

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Art League exhibit broadcasts ‘Black Voices’

oinciding with the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. in January and Black History Month in February, the Art League of Long Island is planning an exhibition featuring African-American artists of Long Island titled “Black Voices.” The exhibit will run from Saturday, Jan. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 21. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, Jan. 24 from 3 to 5 p.m. These artists, from Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties, some well established in the art world and others less well known are all of exceptional skill, expressing themselves in a multitude of styles and mediums. Whether or not these artists depict the black experience in their work, they cannot help but express who they are, their heritage and cultural experience. It is the Art League’s wish to provide a venue for an African-American art exhibition in Suffolk County and to initiate a dialogue between the individual Long Island communities — all of whom, together, make up the larger Long Island community. The artists participating in this Exhibition include Abdul Badi (oil paintings), David Byertyre (sculpture), Ramona Candy (collage), Robert Carter (oil painting), Panchita Carter (jewelry), Madona Cole-Lacy (textiles), LeRoy Henderson (photography), James Hoston (oil paintings), Rod Ivey (paintings), Laurence F. Lee (sculptures), Charles Lilly (oil paintings), Karl Mcintosh (primi-

tive, found art), Otto Neals (paintings), Donovan Nelson (paintings), Philippe Previl (paintings), Ernani Silva (collage and mixed media), Ken Smith (paintings), Ann Tanksley (paintings), Emmett Wigglesworth (paintings and sculptures), Frank Wimberley (non objective paintings), and Ken Wright (stained glass). To assist in encouraging open dialogue, the Art League is planning the following projects: • A video to show in a loop in the gallery: Interviews of artists in the exhibition in which each artist will discuss their work, the sources of the themes and their process. • Educational Guide: available both in digital form from our website and book form for visiting families and school groups. The guide will suggest ways that teachers and parents may engage in discussions with children about the exhibition and Black History Month. One work from each artist will be featured in the booklet and questions encouraging discussion about each work will be posed, encouraging thought and analysis. • Workshops will be offered for both young people and adults offering opportunities to explore their creative selves and learn new and expanding artistic methods. Emmet Wigglesworth (www.emmetwigglesworth.com) will conduct a three-day workshop for children and adults February 16, 17 and 18. Workshop description: In honor of our exhibition “Black Voices,” we are proud to present this interactive workshop featuring the art work of painter and muralist, Emmett Wigglesworth. Interwoven

throughout Wigglesworth’s abstract murals and paintings are scribbles, geometric shapes, and bold color; symbolizing African culture, and figures who seem to “embody spirituality, humanity, beauty and power.” Wigglesworth has taught students of all ages, including a 2013 residency at Nassau Community College where he taught students how to create art inspired by their cultural heritage. Wigglesworth has said that “his murals purposely feature cutouts of all shapes and sizes to symbolize transparency and openness as the answer to ignorance and to offer a window into the soul of an artist.” Come together at the Art League and experience something magnificent! Open to students 10 and up - families welcome! Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday: February 16, 17, 18, at 10 a.m. — 1 p.m.. Members: $150. / Non Members: $170. Other possible workshops may be conducted by artists James Hoston www.jameshoston.com (young adults and adults), and Ken Wright http://kenwrightglass.webs. com. • Lecture by Sheril Antonio, photographer and filmmaker. Dr. Antonio is an Associate Arts Professor in the department of Art and Public Policy and the Associate Dean of the Kanbar Institute of Film & Television, Tisch, NYU. https://tisch.nyu.edu/about/directory/app/3520732 “Black Voices”, will consist of two to four works by approximately 20 artists. Each will bring their own perspective and vision.

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New Year’s Eve Celebration ~ Sinatra at the Sands Live

Friday, Dec. 31, 7 p.m. Come ring in the New Year with Swingtime and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of this landmark recording – perhaps the finest live album Sinatra ever made. Led by Director Steve Shaiman, Swingtime and vocalists Jerry Costanzo and Bobbie Ruth will re-create that magical night in Las Vegas on Dec. 31, 1965, and remember…. “Whatever happens at the Madison Theatre, stays here,” so don’t miss this one-time-only performance as a culmination of the Sinatra Centennial! Where: The Madison Theatre At Molloy College 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre Info: (516) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny.org

Long Island Philharmonic Annual New Year’s Eve Spectacular

Thursday, Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. The Long Island Philharmonic Annual New Year’s Eve Spectacular: My Fair Broadway will feature the music of Lerner and Loewe, whose works include Brigadoon, Paint Your Wagon, My Fair Lady, Camelot and Gigi. David Stewart Wiley will serve as music director and conductor. Single ticket prices are $113, $88, $73 and $58. Prices include a $3 facility fee. Where: Tilles Center For The performing Arts LIU post, 720 northern boulevard, brookville Info: (516) 299-3100 • http://tillescenter.org

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The Roots Saturday, Dec. 26, 8 p.m.

The official house band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, have become one of the best known and most respected hip-hop acts in the business, having been nominated for 12 GRAMMY Awards to date. The ensemble was most recently nominated for “Best Rap Album” for the 2011 release of “undun.” The Roots celebrated the release of their 11th studio album “…and then you shoot your cousin” in May 2014. Where: The paramount, 370 new york Ave., Huntington Info: (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com

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New Year’s Eve with Christ Monty

Thursday, Dec. 31, 7:30 10:15 p.m. Laugh in the new year with one of Long Island’s favorite comedians Chris Monty,a regular at New York’s best comedy clubs and can be seen in the comedy film “Mall Cop: Blart 2.” Monty will be performing two shows, the latter of which includes a champagne toast at midnight. A pre-show dinner package with VIP seating is available for both shows. Dinner seating 60-120 minutes before each show. Food selections are also available from Governor’s extensive pub-style menu. Where: GOVERNORS’ COMEDY CLUB 90 Division Ave. Levittown Info: (516) 731-3358 http://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm

Jessie’s Girl Thursday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.

For the last five years, crowds of fans and newcomers have thrown on their best spandex, leg-warmers and metal gear, lined up, and come downtown for an all-out celebration at the Back To The Eighties Show, celebrating the music of Bon Jovi, Cindi Lauper, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, and many more come to life right before the bedazzled eyes of the crowd. It’s theatre meets live music smothered in 80’s glitz - a performance like no other, and a party you have to experience to believe. Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info: (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com

Family Sundays at the Museum Sundays, Dec. 27, 1 to 4 p.m.; Family Tour at 1 p.m.

Family Sundays begin with exhibition-based gallery conversations. Families then go on to explore new art materials, vocabulary and ideas with a museum educator. Family Sundays provide children and the adults in their lives with the opportunity to reconnect while talking about and making art together. New projects are featured every week! Reservations not needed. Free with Museum admission. Where: Nassau County Museum Of Art 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Info: (516) 484-9338 • http://nassaumuseum.org

Chris Roach Saturday, Dec. 26, 7:30 & 10 p.m.

Chris Roach is a fast rising Comedian/Actor born and raised in Ronkonkoma. Known for some of his work on television commercials, he has also appeared on Comedy Central and had a recurring role on ABC’s “One Life to Live” as Rodney the lovable mental patient. Where: Brokerage Comedy Club 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore Info: (516) 785-8655 http://tickets.brokeragecomedy.com

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monday, December 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 11:00 a.m. Sunday, January 3, 12:00 p.m.

Broadway in Bellmore! Come meet Annie, everyone’s favorite little redhead, and all of her friends. Enjoy this one hour production brought to you by Plaza Theatricals in an intimate and historic setting “right in your own backyard.” The Showplace at the Bellmore Movies, originally a vaudeville house, has been renovated with state of the art lighting and sound. Visit website for ticket pricing/availability/purchasing. Tickets may be purchased on line or one hour prior to curtain. Where: The Showplace at bellmore Movies, 222 pettit Avenue, bellmore Info: 516-599-6870 • www.plazatheatrical.com

ake An Art Break!

monday, December 28 through Thursday, December 31, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Take an art break on your break from school at our studio special “No School Workshop”. This will consist of two art lessons a day based on the works of our featured artists. Your child will explore creative art materials and will discover new techniques. Your artist will design their own UNIQUE masterpieces. We also will play games, listen to music and just have FUN!! Children are grouped according to age. (Snacks & beverages will be provided) $55 per artist. Pre-Registration is required; limited availability. On-line registration is not available for this program. Where: Abrakadoodle, 55 Lumber Road, Roslyn Info: 516-686-6900 • www.Abrakadoodleartstudio.com

amily 2016 New Year’s Eve Skate Party

Thursday, December 31, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Celebrate the end of 2015 at United Skates! Tickets include: Admission, Rental, Unlimited Pizza, Unlimited Soda, Chips and Pretzels, Game Tokens, Glow in the Dark Necklace and a mock “Countdown to the New Year”. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $21 per person in advance if you purchase your ticket before December 28; $25 at the door. Where: United Skates of America, 1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford Info: 516-795-5474 • www.unitedskates.com/seaford

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elebrating Mankind’s First Flight in a Hot Air Balloon

Saturday, December 26 through Sunday, January 3, Activities 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn all about the history of hot air balloons with an interactive demonstration. Try one of our mini hot air balloons to see how high they can fly. Then, create and decorate your very own 3D spinning hot air balloon complete with balloon basket! FREE with museum admission, activity daily from 12:00-4:00 pm. Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City Info: 516-572-4111 • www.cradleofaviation.org

Frozen Spectacular Event Tuesday, December 29, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Meet the Ice Princesses! Come and enjoy this amazing musical adventure, starring the Ice Queen and Princess with special Guests Olaf and Kristof. This is based on the classic fairy tale The Snow Queen (no affiliation with Disney). There will be a Meet & Greet, along with music, games and activities, plus temporary tattoos, an optional photo section, cotton candy, pizza and more. Call or email to buy your tickets. All ages welcome. Cost: $29 per child; $5 per adult. Where: Play Amusement, 229 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale Info: 631-815-5355 • www.atplayamusement.com

interfest! Sunday, December 27, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

At this family-friendly celebration, visitors of all ages can celebrate the joy of the winter season by exploring how creatures adapt to living in a chilly environment. Participants can discover how whales keep warm in frigid waters, see a sample of real blubber, and touch an authentic walrus tusk. Visitors can also stop by craft stations to create seasonal craft projects, such as decorating a snowflake, designing a snowman or decorating an icy crown. The last stop is a meet and greet with Elsa, everyone’s favorite snow queen. Admission is $10 child/$6 adult/$4 face painting. Member adults free. Where: The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street Cold Spring Harbor Info: 631-367-3418 www.cshwhalingmuseum.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, Jan. 8, 8 p.m. Upright Citizens Brigade Friday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. On Your Radar with WFUV’s John Platt: Roosevelt Dime Friday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m. Robyn Hitchcock Monday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. Reel Big Fish 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 Sunday, March 6, 8 p.m. Regina Carter’s Southern Comfort Thursday, March 10, 8 p.m. Jorma Kaukonen Friday, March 11, 8 p.m. Paula Poundstone Sunday, March 13, 8 p.m. Pink Martini Friday, March 18, 8 p.m. Martin Sexton Sunday, March 20, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other

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Creating a ﬁtness plan you will stick with By toM FerrAro The New Year is upon us and thus another chance to set some goals and make an effort to improve your life. It is axiomatic that New Year’s resolutions are made and broken but this need not be the case. You desire to lose weight through exercise. You think of joining a gym and may even do so. You may

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fact Tiger was being raised like a marine and it had great benefits for him and his bank account. It should be noted that as he got older he hired trainers, psychologists and doctors and received support, encouragement and feedback throughout the year. So how can this be used by you. If you want to get fit and lose weight here are four things you must do: 1. Find motivation: This is a painful but absolutely crucial element to any fitness plan and actually any plan at all. I finally joined a gym after years of procrastination when a friend of mine who I had not seen for years exclaimed “Wow, looks as if you swallowed a Volkswagen Beetle!” Painful remark but it did the trick for me. I joined a gym the next day. Shame and disappointment are necessary components for motivation. In the case of Tiger Woods it is well documented that he grew up in a mostly white neighborhood and was routinely ridiculed and bullied. This harassment and overt discrimination gave him immense motivation to excel. (This is what Alfred Adler’s theory of

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ring in the new year with festive party ideas Although New Year's Eve parties tend to be similar from year to year, hosts can explore the many ways to make their celebrations stand out from those of years past. This handy guide provides ideas to your get creative juices flowing. · Establish a color palette. Many people equate New Year's Eve with the gold and silver hues of champagne. However, you can use any festive color for your party. Use the same colors on everything from invitations to dinnerware to takehome favors. · Encourage guest input. Guests understand the cost of hosting and the amount of planning necessary to throw a festive party, and many will likely reach out to ask what they can do or bring. Figure out in advance which aspects of the party you want your guests to take care of so you have a ready answer when the inquiries start rolling in. · Keep musical tastes in mind. A

fun party usually includes an array of familiar songs and music that appeals to the masses. When compiling a party playlist, choose songs guests are sure to know and love. Mix these in with a few of your favorites. You can even ask guests to provide the names of three favorite songs when they RSVP. · Dim the lights. Bright lights can make guests feel intimidated and awkward. Set the mood by turning off overhead lights, opting for ambient lighting instead. For a fun effect, string holiday lights around the room or use a portable disco ball to spread sparkling colors on the floor and ceiling. Candles are another option for intimate affairs, but should be avoided as a safety measure if you're having a large crowd. · Set out New Year's fill-in-the-blank cards. Encourage guest participation with an entertaining idea. Print out small cards that guests have to complete. Phrases like, "The bad habit I want to quit is ___" or "____ was the silliest thing I did last year,"

can be fun to do and share. Guests can take turns guessing whose card is being read. · Have the party catered. Unless you want to spend the evening in and out of the kitchen, invest in catering. Guests of a late party won't expect a three course meal. However, platters of sandwiches, appetizers and other little munchies will fit the bill. Remember, caterers may book up fast this time of year, so be sure to reserve service well in advance of your party. · Create a specialty drink. In addition to toasting champagne or sparkling wine, serve a specialty drink creation. This can be a beverage that ties into your color scheme or the theme of the party. Dessert drinks, such as chocolate martinis or

vanilla cake-flavored vodka mixers, may be the right flavor for your affair. As the host, you should remember to provide non-alcoholic alternatives as well. · Consider more substantial food after midnight. Encourage guests to eat more and drink less once the clock has struck midnight. Casseroles and other baked dishes are easy to make in advance and have on hand. A breakfast buffet of pancakes, toast and omelets also will fill guests up with something more substantial than chips and dips. New Year's Eve parties are a great way to reflect on the last year and look forward to a new one, and hosts can take steps to make their parties memorable for all the right reasons.

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how to set H the taBle for casual & forMal 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. 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 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 courses. The additional utensils are placed in order of use. Therefore, a salad fork would be on the end and the dinner fork closer to the plate. All knives should be facing in toward the dinner plate. Beverage glasses are placed above the dish and utensils to the right side of it. Bread-and-butter dishes and/or small salad plates appear to the left. 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. Buy a centerpiece to complete the table. Keep in mind the height and size of the arrangement so that it does not impede guests’ views or take up so much space that diners feel cramped. Proper table setting can make any meal feel more special.

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What to do with all those holiday leftovers

With a few creative ideas, anyone can turn leftover holiday foods into new meals. The food cooked during the holidays is often enough to feed an army. Too often, hosts and hostesses prepare and serve much too much food, only to find themselves left with a refrigerator full of leftovers when guests don’t eat as much as hosts had suspected. In order to avoid wasting food, many people attempt to create new meals from their excess holiday ingredients. Putting leftovers to good use can take a little ingenuity to disguise the reality that you’re eating turkey or ham for the third consecutive night. All it may take is a little inspiration to create delicious meals with repurposed holiday foods.

The first thing to keep in mind when using leftovers is food safety. Any food remaining after the holiday meal should be packed into storage containers and refrigerated or frozen no more than 2 hours after the meal has ended. This ensures that bacteria are not able to proliferate in the food and cause foodborne illnesses. Choose shallow containers, which will enable the food to chill more uniformly and not create warmer spots that take longer to reach a safe storage temperature. Do not save any foods that have remained at room temperature for too long or seem questionable, especially dairy products. It is adviseable to discard leftovers (even if refrigerated) after 4 days. Use it or lose it! Now that leftovers are properly stored, you can think up some creative menu ideas for using them in the next few days. • Turn stuffing into croquettes or burgers by mixing chopped turkey with stuffing or adding a new meat to the equation, like sausage. • Dice ham and potatoes and add to the morning helping of eggs for a country-style omelette. • Promptly boil the turkey carcass to make homemade stock for soups and stews. • Turn leftover mashed potatoes into a creamy potato soup, with the addition of cream, bacon & scallions. • Use cranberry sauce in place of butter on bagels or toast.

• Mash up leftover sweet potatoes and bake into a moist and delicious sweet potato loaf bread. • Create open-faced sandwiches for lunch by layering ham or turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy on top of a thick slice of bread. • Diced meats, vegetables and onion can be added to a batter of pancake mix and turned into an easy quiche. • Host Mexican night and use leftover turkey meat to make spicy fajitas, complete with sour cream and salsa. • Use stale bread to make homemade croutons for salad or use in a bread pudding recipe. • Add cranberry sauce to boxed muffin mixes for a tart treat. • Turn leftover holiday meats into an Asian stir-fry with the addition of water chestnuts, bean sprouts, soy sauce, and mixed vegetables. • Grind meats to make a hearty meat loaf. • Make leftover potatoes into hash browns. • Cube leftover cake and serve on skewers and fruit for dipping into chocolate fondue. • Use pie crust and small ramekins to turn turkey or ham into savory pot pies. There are so many ideas for using leftover holiday foods this season. Experiment with flavors your family will enjoy.

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arty hosts are tasked with a number of responsibilities as they try to coordinate successful events. Although planning menus and entertainment might be a host’s top priority, consideration also should be given to keeping guests comfortable and safe, particularly at parties where alcohol will be served. Protecting guests begins with being a responsible party host. It is hosts’ duty to monitor their guests’ alcohol consumption and to recognize when guests have had enough. Having a designated bartender at the event can help limit how much people are being served. Hosts also may want to have several transportation options at the ready to take party participants home after the festivities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 30 people in the United States die every day in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver.

Preventing tipsy party guests from driving home can reduce the number of injuries and deaths on the road. Explore the options for safe party travel and have a contingency plan in place if one of these options falls through. Designated driver: Hosts can choose to remain sober at their parties and shuttle guests home if need be. Otherwise, ask someone else to abstain from alcohol and drive others home at the end of the night.

Taxi service: Hosts can make arrangements with nearby taxi companies or car services to arrive outside their homes at the end of the party. If the party is being held somewhere other than your home, carry taxi business cards with you to arrange for pickup at the venue. Van or bus rental: Party buses can be a safe and fun way to transport guests around. This can be the ideal option when bringing a large group of people to the same

venue or on a long-distance trip. Some party buses provide on-board entertainment, such as televisions or gaming options. Hosts also can rent extended vans from car rental companies or consult with a limousine service.

Public transportation: Public transportation is a safe and affordable way to get guests home safely. Buses and trains can be inexpensive choices and safe methods for getting people home. Have bus or train fare available in the

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Keeping guests safe is a priority for party hosts. Arrange for transportation if alcohol is being served so partygoers can get home safely.

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eco friendly ways to ring in the new year A new year is on the horizon and men and women across the globe are readying their New Year’s resolutions. In recent years, more and more men and women have resolved to adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle in the year ahead. But you don’t have to wait until the new calendar year to go green. In fact, New Year’s revelers can turn their New Year’s Eve party into an eco-friendly affair in a variety of ways. Forgo paper products. New Year’s Eve festivities typically feature lots of food and beverages, and hosts can use this to get a head start on their resolutions. Instead of serving food on paper plates and beverages in disposable paper, plastic or foam cups, use reusable glassware or even plastic cups and plates that can be washed and reused. In addition, replace paper napkins with cloth napkins that can be used more than once. When forgoing paper products, don’t forget to abandon traditional invitations for e-vites. Invite guests via e-mail or through social networking sites instead of sending out traditional paper invitations that needlessly use paper and need to be transported. Embrace eco-friendly beverages. Adult beverages are a big part of many New Year’s Eve parties, and even these beverages can be ecofriendly. The growing popularity of craft breweries, or microbreweries, has made it easy for party hosts to serve eco-friendly drinks. Purchase

your party’s beer supply from a local microbrewery to cut down on the beer’s carbon footprint. Buying locally reduces reliance on transportation to get items from the manufacturer into your refrigerator, which in turn reduces fuel consumption and pollution. But beer isn’t the only way to make your beverage menu more ecofriendly. Hosts can replace traditional vodka with organic vodka and traditional wine with biodynamic wine. When the time comes to toast the past year and ring in the new one, do so with champagne or sparkling wine made from organic grapes. Encourage guests to recycle throughout the night. When guests arrive, explain to them that the night will be an eco-friendly affair. Set up a separate trash receptacle for recyclable items, including bottles and cans. Think of ways to use discarded wine and champagne bottles as decorative items, be it for table settings or vases to hold fresh flowers. And when recycling, don’t overlook the smaller items. Corks from wine bottles can be recycled and reused for a variety of products, including flooring tiles, building insulation and sports equipment. Donate food at the end of the night. Hosts often have food leftover at the end of the night. Rather than discarding all those leftovers, donate them to a local food bank or homeless shelter. Make these arrangements in advance so the following morning you can donate the leftovers before they spoil. New Year’s Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year. And with a few simple steps, hosts can make their gathering as eco-friendly as it is enjoyable.

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any men and women become less flexible as they get older. That loss of flexibility can make performing everyday tasks more difficult while also increasing the risk of injury when working out. Fortunately, there are many steps men and women can take to improve their flexibility. Embrace dynamic stretching before a workout. Static

stretching was once the rage, but research has indicated that static stretching is not as beneficial as people once thought. Static stretching is a blanket term used to describe several techniques that stretch muscles while a body is at rest. When a person is performing a static stretch, he or she gradually lengthens the muscle until it reaches an elongated position, which is then held for 30 seconds or more. But

recent research has indicated that static stretching is not as effective before a workout as dynamic stretching, which are stretching exercises done while a body is moving. Push-ups, squats and lunges are just a few examples of dynamic stretching techniques, and these exercises can warm up your body and prepare it for the workout to come.

Reconfigure your workout. When you want to improve flexibility, it’s beneficial to examine your existing workout routine. Are you lifting as much weight as possible during your strength training workout but don’t really know why? If building muscle mass is not your goal, you can probably improve your flexibility by lifting less weight. Lifting less weight can be a great way to tone your muscles, and you won’t be sacrificing the benefits associated with strength training. Drink water. Properly hydrated muscles are more capable of responding to flexibility training than poorly hydrated muscles. Make an effort to drink more water throughout the day, and bring your own water with you to the gym so you can stay hydrated during your workouts. Find ways to unwind. Your workout may not be the culprit behind your inflexibility. Stress can cause muscles to tighten, and it also increases your risk for a host of ailments, including

heart disease and stroke. If your workout routine is already one that promotes flexibility but you are still dealing with tightness, then you might be falling victim to stress. If that’s the case, find time to alleviate that stress throughout the day, whether it’s taking a relaxing walk during your lunch break or embracing yoga at the end of a long day. Perform static stretches at the end of your workout. Static stretches may be ineffective and contribute to injury at the beginning of workout, but that does not mean they can’t help you improve flexibility once your workout is complete. Static stretches at the end of a workout can help you lengthen muscles that might have lost some of their flexibility during strength training. Men and women who can’t seem to improve their flexibility no matter what they do may benefit from working with a professional trainer or discussing their concerns with their physicians.

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How to stop colds Foods before they start that pack a nutritious T

he stuffy nose, aches and pains that often accompany the common cold can leave sufferers feeling miserable for a week or more. Cold season seems to kick into high gear when the temperatures drop, but this can be the year you don’t come down with a case of the sniffles. The following cold prevention tips can increase your chances of making it to spring without losing any days or sleep to the common cold. Keep kids clean. School-aged kids tend to carry home lots of germs, so when kids get home after a long day at school, make sure they wash their hands thoroughly and change into fresh outfits. Such precautionary measures can keep colds and other illnesses from running rampant through your house. Go outdoors and get some fresh air. It’s a myth that cold air will bring on a cold. In reality, being outside instead of congregating indoors with other sick people may decrease your risk of getting a cold. Don’t be afraid to go outside when the temperatures drop for fear of getting sick. Fresh air and exercise can be good for you. Drink plenty of ﬂuids. Keeping your body hydrated will help flush toxins out of your body, strengthening your immune system and making it more capable of fending off colds. Keep your distance. Did you know the cold virus can be shot up to three feet away when someone sneezes? The virus travels on the small droplets of saliva and mucus that get propelled from the nose and mouth of a sick individual. If you know someone is sick, stay as far away as possible and wash your hands frequently, paying special attention to your fingertips. Wipe down surfaces. The cold virus can live on surfaces for up to 24 hours. That means a sick person can easily transfer a virus by touching a computer keyboard or remote control he or she

shares with others. Use disinfecting wipes or warm, soapy water to clean off doorknobs, telephones, light switches, cabinet handles, and anything that is frequently touched around a home or business. let it out gently. Blowing your nose forcefully or pinching your nose to hold back sneezes can irritate nasal passageways and make them more vulnerable to infection. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. If you are well, keep your hands away from your mouth, nose and eyes. Viruses are especially good at entering the body through the mucus membranes located in these areas of the body. A combination of frequent handwashing and avoiding touching your face can keep colds at bay. maintain your exercise routine. Regular exercise can boost the body’s immune system and help it to fend off foreign invaders, including the cold virus. A recent study found that taking vitamin C in addition to daily exercise can reduce your risk of cold and cut the duration of the cold should you get one. Before taking any supplements, speak with your doctor to make sure they won’t interact negatively with other medications. Recognize that antibiotics are not the answer. Antibiotics are only effective at treating bacterial infections, not viruses, which means they are ineffective at fighting the cold virus. If you do get sick, play it smart. Should you succumb to a cold in spite of your best efforts, steer clear of others so you are not spreading the virus. Rest and fuel your body with healthy foods and beverages. There’s no need to visit a doctor for a cold unless you have a fever after several days of being sick. Colds normally last between seven and 10 days. If your symptoms do not improve or if they seem to be worsening, visit your doctor.

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roughly 170 calories and includes three grams of fiber, five grams of protein and 25 percent of your daily recommended dosage of potassium. Russet potatoes also are high in vitamin C and iron. Fresh spinach: Popeye was on to something, as a four cup serving of fresh bagged spinach is just 20 calories and loaded with vitamins and nutrients. Just one serving of fresh bagged spinach can provide 160 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin A and 40 percent of the daily value of vitamin C. Spinach is also a great source of folic acid, which can help prevent heart disease, stroke and certain types of cancer. Dried lentils: Dried lentils make great additions to salads, soups and stews and pack a nutritious punch despite their relatively small serving size. A single serving of dried lentils is 1⁄4 cup, and that serving includes 10 grams of protein and 11 grams of fiber. Brown rice: A single 1⁄4 cup serving of brown rice has roughly 20 less calories than a similar serving of traditional white rice, and brown rice is also a much greater source of dietary fiber (1.8 grams) than white rice (0.4 grams). Brown rice also is rich in selenium, which can reduce a person’s risk of developing arthritis, certain cancers and heart disease.

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THE CULINARY ARCHITECT

Throwing a New Year’s Day soup party When I was growing up, every New Year’s Day, the Troy’s had their “Open House Soup Party.” It brings back fond memories. We all would spend Dec. 31 setting up for the party and making big pots of soup. I have taken the recipes and made them much less time consuming to prepare, but just as delicious. Start out by making the slow cooker chicken stock. Because we are all much busier than we were in the ‘70s, the stock may be made ahead of time, when you have a free afternoon, or even overnight wile you are sleeping, and frozen. Make two pots of soup and prepare and refrigerate all of your toppings in their serving containers. I use white ramekins. Add a salad and crusty bread and you round out the meal. New Year’s Day, fill a tub with ice and set up the Champagne as “help yourself,” add some bottles of sparkling water to accommodate your guests who overindulged the night before. Gently warm the soups on the stove. To make it really easy, turn your kitchen counter into a buffet and let

guests help themselves leaving you to be the host and hostess with the mostest. A wonderful way to ring in The New Year. Maybe it will become a tradition in your home too. Menu Serves Approximately 18 People Champagne* Slow Cooker Chicken Stock Chunky, Mixed Vegetable Soup New Year’s Black Eyed Pea Soup Toppings Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing on the side* Crusty Bread* Assorted Cookies* *Recipe not given Slow Cooker Chicken Stock This recipe is the basis for the following soups 1 large chicken (4 to 6 lbs.), cut into pieces 1 head celery, cut into large pieces 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 2 onions or leeks, quartered 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

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1. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and add enough water to fill three-quarters full. Cook 12 hours on LOW or 8 hours on HIGH. 2. Strain out solids, cool and refrigerate 12 hours. Skim off and discard any fat on top of stock. 3. Refrigerate or freeze for future use. Chunky, Mixed Vegetable Soup This is a very forgiving recipe. You may use a combination of vegetables of your choice. ie, butternut squash, cauliflower, potatoes,

rutabaga, etc. instead of the zucchini and yellow squash. 4 tblsps. olive oil 3 cups chopped leeks, white part only (from approximately 3 medium leeks) 3 tblsps. finely minced garlic Kosher salt 3 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds 1 head celery, chopped 2 qts. chicken or vegetable broth 2 zucchini, chopped 2 yellow squash, chopped 1 28 oz. can peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes in puree Black pepper, to taste Salt, to taste 1. Heat the olive oil in large, heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-low heat. Add the leeks, garlic and a pinch of salt and sweat until they begin to soften, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. 2. Add the carrots and celery and continue to cook for 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Add zucchini and squash and saute 5 minutes more. 3. Add the stock, increase the heat to high, then bring to a simmer.

Once simmering, add the tomatoes. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the vegetables are fork tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Season to taste with Kosher salt. Serve immediately from the pot. New Year’s Black Eyed Soup Eating Black Eyed Peas on New Year’s Day is supposed to bring good luck and success for the coming year. 6 cups dried black-eyed peas 3 tblsps.unsalted butter or vegetable oil 5 onions, diced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. salt 6 to 8 cups chicken stock or water 1. Place beans in a saucepan and cover with a generous quantity of water. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Stir once in a while. 2. Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed stockpot, add onions and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 more minutes. Add spices and stir. Continued on Page 44

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Arts League picks 2nd contest winners The Art League of Long Island this week announced the winners of the second part of their 60th Annual Members’ Exhibition showing through Jan. 10. Exhibition juror Edward McEvoy, Art League director emeritus, selected 12 works of art out of 104 pieces on display in the League’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery. A reception will take place on Jan. 10, 2016 from 1 to 3 p.m. Awards of Excellence • Shawn McAvoy, “Power and Grace”, bronze • Anna Tsontakis-Mally, “Sleeping Guardian”, ceramic/sculpture • Constance Wain, “Cycle: Decay/ Growth”, monoprint • Rosanne Wellmaker, “Freeze Frame at the Lake”, glass/mixed media Honorable Mention Awards • E. Craig Marcin, “Eight Over Eight”, watercolor on paper

• Donna Marlowe, “Happy Fish”, ceramics/wall hanging • Eleanor Tyndall Meier, “Gift From Scotland”, watercolor • Pat Ralph, “The Long View”, oil • Renate Reid, “Open Doors”, acrylic and pumice gel • Burt Reminick, “Reflections at Twin Ponds”, photography • Ray Rothaug, “Salt Marsh”, oil on board • David Schram, “The Sisters”, oil The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. The gallery is open to the public, free of charge, Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on weekends 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about the Art League and an update on holiday closings visit www.artleagueli.org or call (631) 462-5400.

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tHE PArAMOunt 370 new york Ave., huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com Saturday, Dec. 26, 8 p.m. the roots Sunday, Dec. 27, 8 p.m. O.A.r. Thursday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. jessie’s Girl Saturday, Jan. 2, 8 p.m. Mike delGuidice & Big shot - Celebrating the Music of Billy joel Thursday, Jan. 7, 8 p.m. jim Morrison Celebration - Featuring “wild Child” Friday, Jan. 8, 8 p.m. Friday night Fever Thursday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m. the supernaturalists starring Criss Angel Friday, Jan. 15, 8 p.m. the Paramount Comedy series Presents: Bob nelson Saturday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. jon Pardi “All time High tour” with Brothers Osborne Sunday,Jan. 17, 8 p.m. Holy Holy: the Man who sold the world Wednesday, Jan. 20, 8 p.m. donny Osmond Thursday, Jan. 21, 8 p.m. the Blues Brothers: starring dan Aykroyd & jim Belushi Saturday,Jan. 23, 8 p.m. dennis deyoung: the Music of styx Friday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m. Marianas trench Friday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m. Eric Burdon & the Animals Friday Feb. 12, 9 p.m. Chippendales Saturday Feb. 13, 7:30 & 10 p.m. the Paramount Comedy series Presents – jim Breuer Wednesday, March 2, 8 p.m. Geoff tate’s Operation: Mindcrime Friday, March 4, 8 p.m. the Paramount Comedy series Presents – jim norton Friday, March 11, 8 p.m. the Paramount Comedy series Presents – Piff the Magic dragon Saturday, March 12, 8 & 10:30 p.m. tracy Morgan Sunday, March 13, 2 p.m. Imagination Movers Tuesday, March 15, 8 p.m. Meat Loaf Friday, March 18, 8 p.m. Mayday Parade & the Maine Saturday, March 19, 8 p.m. the Marshall tucker Band Tuesday, April 12, 8 p.m. Belinda Carlisle Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m. robin trower Sunday, April 24, 8 p.m. Brit Floyd Saturday, May 8, 8 p.m. the weight GOVErnOrs’ COMEdy CLuB 90 Division Ave. levittown (516) 731-3358 • http://tickets.govs.com/ index.cfm

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A&E Calendar cont’d property features many lush examples of horticultural arts. Come view our expanded gardens and beautiful new path to the museum. EVENTS FILM Nov. 21, 2015-Feb. 28, 2016 Screenings: Tuesday-Saturday:* 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; Sunday:* 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. *with exceptions for special programs Parrish Blue: American Art History In this rare 1967 film, which includes many of Maxfield Parrish’s original canvases, the artist’s son, Maxfield Parrish, Jr., and friend and fellow artist Norman Rockwell share their understanding of Parrish who dominated the popular arts in early 20th-century America. We glimpse much of the artist’s work from magazine covers to advertisements, from huge murals to decorative prints, from book illustrations to note cards. Photo attached-Maxfield Parrish FOR THE FAMILY Sundays, Dec. 27, 1 to 4 p.m.; Family Tour at 1 p.m.; Family sundays at the Museum Converse, collaborate and create together during family Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. family Sundays begin with exhibitionbased gallery conversations. families then go on to explore new art materials, vocabulary and ideas with a museum educator. family Sundays provide children and the adults in their lives with the opportunity to reconnect while talking about and making art together. New projects are featured every week! Reservations not needed. free with Museum admission. Not offered December 20, plan to attend the special family program that day. AUTISM PROGRAMs Tuesdays, March 29, May 3, 17, June 7, 4-5:15 p.m. Creative Expeditions Children aged 5-10 who are on the autism spectrum, along with their families or caregivers, engage in gallery experiences that encourage talking about and making art. for further information, call (516) 484-9338, ext. 12. Tuesdays, Dec. 22, April 5 & 19, May 10 & 24, June 14, 4-5:15 p.m. Autism & the Arts Children aged 11-16 who are on the autism spectrum, along with their families

or caregivers, engage in making and exploring art through experiences that promote independence and communication. for further information, call (516) 484-9338, ext. 12. EXHIBITION LECTURE Thursdays, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, 1-2 p.m. Brown Bag Lectures: riva Ettus Bring a sandwich and enjoy lunch with friends as Museum Docent Riva Ettus presents an informative talk on the current exhibition, Maxfield Parrish: Paintings and Prints. Afterward, join the 2 p.m. public exhibition tour. free with museum admission. Reservations not needed; first come, first seated. LOnG IsLAnd CHILdrEn’s MusEuM 11 Davis Ave, Garden City (516) 224-5800 http://www.licm.org/ Museum Hours: Daily from 10 a.m.5 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated). Museum admission: $12 for adults and children over 1 year old, $11 seniors, fREE to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. for additional information, contact (516) 224-5800. Saturday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 traveling Exhibit: Once upon A time… Exploring the world of Fairy tales from an African jungle to a giant’s castle, visitors will step into larger-than-life pages of seven favorite fairy tales. Enter the exhibit via a magical portal into a fabulous storybook kingdom where children … and their grownups … learn the meaning and history of tales they’ve known all their lives and others that may be new to them. Journey deep into multicultural stories as you cross a wooden bridge in “Anansi and the Talking Melon,” play a harpsichord in “Beauty and the Beast,” try on a glass slipper in “Cinderella,” work at a cobblers bench in “The Elves and the Shoemaker,” climb a beanstalk in “Jack and the Beanstalk,” catch a wolf in “Lon Po Po” and crawl through a mole’s hole in “Thumbelina.” This bilingual exhibit will resonate with multiple generations and foster a love of reading, books and storytelling. All ages. free with museum admission.

LIU Post frosh wins Irish dance contest By M A X i M e D e v i ll A Z LIU Post’s Kyle Felice has a chance to become world champion, in a sport that would have many shake their heads unwittingly. The freshman biology major is a competitive Irish dancer who floored his competition in the men’s under-18 Mid-Atlantic Region Irish Dance Championships in Philadelphia on Friday, Nov. 27. The “Oirechtas”— in Irish dancing terms referring to an annual championship — featured dancers from Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. The first-place earned him a spot in the world championships that will take place in Glasgow, Scotland in March 2016. “I beat some very good competition, and I got to wear the blue winner’s sash around all weekend,” Felice said. “But really I immediately started thinking about my next challenge.” Felice describes the sport as requiring “the flexibility, endurance, strength, and drive of all athletes, plus the rhythm, skill, and footwork of talented dancers.” He therefore puts a lot of energy into core and cardio training, and underlines that “I drill my steps a lot.” Usually, practice is scheduled three times per week, but to bulk before major competitions like Scotland, Felice doubles the hours in the Dorothy-Petri dance studio, which has locations in East Northport, N.Y., and in Belfast, Ireland.

As a Longwood High School graduate, acclimatizing to college life has not been an easy feat. “I decided to rush a fraternity this semester,” Felice said, “so it’s not uncommon for me to bring my school books or my TKE handbook to practice.” But Felice finds many sources of inspiration to keep up with the dancing: his teachers, Lisa and Karen Petri, for pushing him to improve every day when hitting the floor; his parents, Jim and Sheila Felice — his mother, as a former competitive Irish dancer herself, specifically for introducing him to the sport at age six; and Shia Labeouf, the American actor, performance artist and director, whose “Just Do It” motivational speech on YouTube has over 8.7 million views. While there are lots of benefits with Irish dancing, Felice said, he describes the best to be travelling for competitions throughout the world with friends, and exploring new places. Other than being given that experience when he flies to Scotland next year to compete in the world championships, Felice expects to “come out of the trip a stronger and better dancer than I am now, regardless of how I do in the competition.” 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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Arts League seeks Landmark adds 4 shows for 2016 juried contest entries

Member pre-sale starts today for four new shows representing a wide range of musical genres that have been added to the Spring, 2016 schedule at Landmark on Main Street’s Jeanne Rimsky Theatre. The four shows are: Regina Carter’s Southern Comfort Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 7 p.m. Violin virtuoso Regina Carter is considered the foremost jazz violinist of her generation. Her latest release, Southern Comfort, includes a blend of folk songs and spirituals, serving as Carter’s interpretation of her roots through a modern lens. Premium tickets are $57 select tickets are $47 and standard are $40.

The Subdudes Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. This New Orleans-formed group is a living encapsulation of American music — a vibrant cauldron of sounds that stirs together meaty grooves and jazzy dynamics, soulful R&B swagger, easy vocal harmonies, cheeky rock ‘n’ roll attitude and folky social consciousness . Premium tickets are $50, select $42 and standard $37 Afro-Cuban All Stars Friday, April 29, 2016 at 8 p.m. The Afro-Cuban All Stars, founded by Buena Vista Social Club legend Juan De Marcos is a unique orchestra that captures the undeniable spirit of AfroCuban music with a potent mix of driving percussion, a powerhouse horns, piano, bass, guitars and incomparable vocals. Premium tickets are $59, select $54 and standard $49

Graham Parker Duo Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 8 p.m. Graham Parker has worked with guitarist Brinsley Schwarz since 1975’s Graham Parker and the Rumour. Expect songs from their early albums with the Rumour, his solo career and the two latest Rumour reunion albums, “Three Chords Good and Tickets for these shows and more Mystery Glue.” through Landmark’s Box Office, 516-767Premium tickets are $45, 6444 or online at www.landmarkonmainselect $40 and standard $35 street.org.

The Art League of Long Island is inviting artists from Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, and Queens to submit entries to the upcoming juried competition “Motion in Art and Art in Motion” showing in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery March 28 through April 24, 2016. The deadline to submit an application is Feb. 16, 2016. The Art League is inviting artists to submit their visual interpretation of motion. An art work may incorporate actual motion; that is, the artwork itself moves in some way. Kinetic art is live movement that displays actual motion when we view it. Or it may incorporate the illusion of, or implied movement. In a non-moving image, the artist captures the sense of implied movement through the attributes present in the image. Movement can be suggested visually in a variety of ways: through the use of

diagonal, gestural, and directional lines; repetition; position and size of objects; the position or implied eyeline of a figure, a symbolic representation of movement. Juror Marina Press will select the exhibitors and the award winners. Press is associate director of the Bernarducci Meisel Gallery in New York City. Born in Kiev, Ukraine, Press received her BA in Art History from Pace University and is currently an MA Candidate in Art History and Museum Studies at CUNY. She recently curated a critically acclaimed exhibition at the Brooklyn Arts Council Gallery entitled “3 Points Define a Surface.” To obtain prospectus call 631-4625400, download at www.artleagueli.org, or apply online at http://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry/ALLI

Bethpage Air Show Comedian Norton to announces attractions play the Paramount

Comedian Jim Norton’s national theater tour, Jim Norton: Mouthful Of Shame was announced last week, including a March 4 stop at Huntington’s Paramount Theater. Norton is the co-host of “The Opie with Jim Norton Show” on Sirius XM Radio and currently has three one-hour comedy specials available on Hulu. He has regularly guest-starred on “The Tonight Show,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Louie,” and “Inside Amy Schumer.” Tickets can be purchased via ticketmaster.com, charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000 or by visiting The Paramount Box Office at 370 New York Ave. in Huntington, open daily from 12 to 6 p.m.

Throwing a New Year’s Day soup party Continued from Page 41 3. Drain excess water off beans and add to stockpot. Cook gently over low heat until flavors are combined, about 1 hour. 4. Remove soup and place in blender or food processor. (You may have to do this in batches.) Puree. 5. Return pureed Black-eyed Pea Soup to pot and heat on low until serving. Toppings 4 cups yogurt and/or creme fraiche 1 head flat-leaf parsley, chopped

2 bunches chives, chopped 8 oz. freshly grated Parmesan Cheese Tabasco or favorite hot sauce 1 lb. shredded ham and/or proscuitto (optional) Alexandra Troy is president and owner of Culinary Architect Catering, a 33 year old Greenvale-based company,specializing in private, corporate and promotional parties. Articles by her and about her have appeared in Vogue, NewYork Magazine, The New Yorker and Newsday. She lives in Manhasset with her husband and son.

The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the headliners for the 2016 Bethpage Airshow at Jones Beach will feature popular highflying acts such as the United States Navy Blue Angels, the United State Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, and the Breitling Performance Jet Team. The 13th annual airshow, will take place on Saturday May 28 and Sunday May 29. “We are thrilled at another show stopping line-up for the 2016 Bethpage Airshow at Jones Beach,” said state Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey. “Thanks to Gov. Cuomo’s historic commitment into state parks we continue to revitalize our parks and attract the very best entertainment which draws tens of millions each year.” “Over 325,000 fans enjoyed the breathtaking headline performance at the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach last year,” said Linda Armyn, senior vice president, Bethpage Federal Credit Union. “This year, we are more than thrilled to welcome back the U.S. Navy Blue Angels to Long Island and amaze the crowds once again.” The 2015 Bethpage Airshow at Jones Beach drew more than 325,000 spectators over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. This year the 2016 Bethpage Airshow at Jones Beach will feature: United States Navy Blue Angels This will be the legendary squadron’s seventh appearance at the Bethpage Airshow at Jones Beach. Each performance the Blue Angels stunningly display the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corp. 2016 will feature the 70th anniversary of the Blue

Angels. United States Army Golden Parachute Team The Army Golden Parachute, in their 12th year performing at the airshow, are a nearly 100 member parachute team that showcase precision and skillful jumps from thousands of feet in the sky. The Golden Knights have performed in all 50 states, 48 countries and have broken more than 345 world records. Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds The Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds is comprised of actively serving members of the Canadian Air Force and have been thrilling audiences for years. The Snowbirds craft their act to represent the skill and teamwork inherent in each member of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Breitling Performance Jet Team The world’s largest professional civilian flight team will display their passion for aerobatics for the second season at the Bethpage Airshow at Jones Beach. With sheer precision the Breitling Performance Jet Team has been known to fly within three meters of each other at speeds of over 700 km/h. Additional civilian performers will be added to the line-up as the Bethpage Airshow at Jones Beach draws closer. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversee 180 state parks and 35 historic sites, which are visited by 62 million people annually. A recent study found that New York State Parks generates $1.9 billion in economic activity annually and supports 20,000 jobs. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-4740456 or visit www.nysparks.com, connect on Facebook, or follow on Twitter.

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Williston ParkLibrary Library Williston Park From the Director: SPEAK UP FOR NYS Library Aid FY 2016-2017. Governor Cuomo is finalizing his Executive Budget proposal now. It is the time to make your voices heard! Please take action now! Tell the Governor that library aid should be INCREASED, not CUT. Use NYLA’s Online Advocacy Center at http://cqrcengage. com/alany/app/onestepwrite-a-letter… to send a letter to voice your support for fully funding NYS Library Aid in the FY 20162017 Budget. Parents/Caregivers-PLEASE clean up the toy area when the children are finished playing. It is unsightly and a safety hazard. We have asked for your cooperation many times! It would be a shame to remove the toys from the area due to the lack of respect and cooperation of a few.

Please be aware of the upcoming holiday hours: Dec. 24: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Dec. 31: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please be aware of the new parking regulations in front of the library. Do not park in the red fire zone. Offenders will be ticketed. This is a temporary situation while the firehouse is undergoing renovation. Here are some new arrivals to the library: Survivors — Robert Palmer Silent City — Carrie Smith Secret Life of Anna Blanc — Jennifer Kincheloe Likely Story — Jenn McKinlay Japanese Lover — Isabelle Allende Girl from the Train — Irma Joubert And West is West — Ron Childress After Alice — Gregory Maguire

Avenue of Mysteries — John Irving Promise — Robert Crais

ADULt Computer Basics Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016—6pm ion the Library. Presented by James Pagano. Limited to 6 participants. Free. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Home Energy Efficiency Program Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Sponsored by the LI Progressive Coalition, the PowerUp Communities Program allows homeowners to take advantage of low cost energy assessments. Free. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. All About Nassau Library Apps Lecture

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 at 6 p.m. in the Library. Presented by James Pagano, who will discuss the library app, Overdrive, OPAC and other patron-friendly applications. Free. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. 2016 Property Assessment Grievance Workshop Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Join Charles Berman, town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes for this workshop. Free. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Microsoft Office Class Thursday, January 21, at 6 p.m. in the Library. Presented by James Pagano. Free. Limited to 6 participants. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Apple Devices Class Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016

at 6 p.m. in the Library. Presented by James Pagano. Learn about Apple devices including the iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch. Free. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

ChiLDren After School Story Hour Thursdays, Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2016 at 4 p.m. in the Library for children K-2. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Pajama Story Time Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Story Hour for Tots Thursdays, Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Room for children ages 1-3 years old.

Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Winter Story Time Tuesdays, Jan. 12, 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Room for children 3 ½-5 years old. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Tiny Tykes Wednesdays, Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3, 24, 2016 at 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children ages 1 ½-5 years old. There is a $45 non-refundable fee due at time of registration. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Happy Valentine’s Day (Presented by A Time for Kids) Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 at 10:15 a.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children ages 2 ½-5 years old. Free. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

East Library East Williston Williston Library EVENING BOOK CLUB: “The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin. The group will meet on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. Please register at the library. The discussion is limited to 15 readers. OLD WESTBURY GARDENS and NY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PASSES: The passes are available to East Williston Library card holders. Each family pass (two adults and children

be borrowed for a three-day period. Passes may be reserved in advance.

under 18 years of age) may

LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY: Whatever your goal, LearningExpressLibrary’s resources will help you succeed. The various “Learning Centers” offer the information you need to achieve the results you want at school, at work, or in life. Are you looking for a new job? You’ll find an entire Learning Center

dedicated to helping you get the one that’s right for you. Visit us at www.ewlibrary. org TUMBLEBOOK LIBRARY: TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love. Visit us at www.ewlibrary.org N0TARY PUBLIC: Hours are Monday & Thursday

from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. Photo identification is required. Documents to be notarized must be signed at the time of notarization, not before. You must bring your own witness if needed. Please telephone the Library to confirm a notary is available.

artwork of talented and creative students, grades 5, 6 and 7, from the Willets Road School. The display can be viewed in the East Williston Village Hall during the month of December. Many thanks to their dedicated teachers, Ms. Melissa Gomez and Mrs. Colette Hardy.

COLLECTION ON DISPLAY: The East Williston Public Library Friends are pleased to display the

Mineola Public Library Mineola Library Museum Passes: The library has added the Children’s Museum of Manhattan to the list of great museums that you can visit. CHOM is located at The Tisch Building, 212 West 83rd Street, NY, NY 10024. Reserve it at the Reference Desk, (516) 746-8488, ext. 2 or www.mineolalibrary.

We Care Blankets Please give to “We Care Blankets.” The charity members’ goal is to knit blankets for children undergoing chemotherapy. Colorful blankets are supplied to 23 oncology units on Long Island. You may donate yarn at the box located in the Children’s Room.

Toys for Tots We are a drop off location for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s “Toys for Tots” campaign, a program to collect toys and distribute to needy children in the community during the holiday season. From Nov. 30 to Dec. 19, you may drop off a new and unwrapped toy in a

“Toys for Tots” box located in front of the Circulation Desk.

ADULT progrAms Film Discussion Series Great Director/Star Combos: Alfred Hitchcock And Cary

Grant. In a career that spanned over 50 years, director Alfred Hitchcock worked with the finest actors and actresses in Hollywood. Some of his greatest work came in films that featured Cary Grant as his leading man. This winter, we will feature all four of the Hitchcock/Grant

films, followed by engaging discussion. All films begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 — Suspicion (1941) - I Monday, Jan. 11 — Notorious (1946) Monday, Feb. 1 — To Catch a Thief (1955) Wednesday, Feb. 17 — North by Northwest (1959

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

Now link and look for the red Request Pass button to see if the Museum Pass is available. Your library card must be in good standing. Advance reservations will be accepted for the next 60 days (one Reservation per family every 30 days). SHELTER ROCK PATRONS

MAY RESERVE PASSES FOR: American Airpower Museum • Children’s Museum of Manhattan • Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery • Cradle of Aviation • Garvies Point • Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum • Long Island Children’s Museum • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) • Nassau County

Firefighter’s Museum • Nassau County Museum of Art • New York Botanical Garden • New York Historical Society and Library & Dimenna Children’s History Museum

YOUNG ADULT Wii VIDEO & BOARD

GAMES FOR TEENS & TWEENS IN GRADES 5 - 12 Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Join us when teens & tweens play Wii video and board games. We have some new games to play too! Refreshments will be served. Registration begins on December 16.

CHILDREN HOLIDAY SHOW FOR FAMILIES Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 11:30 a.m. Come and enjoy.Jungle Jam a Zany Musical Puppet Adventure. Registration begins on Wednesday, Dec. 16

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January Board of Education Work Session — Instructional Technology in the Classroom At the work session on Jan. 6, 2016, Director of Science and Technology David Casamento along with members of our teaching staff from our three buildings will share examples of how the district’s teachers and students are using instructional technology to support and expand student learning. Teachers from a variety of disciplines and grade levels will demonstrate a range of technological tools in person and through video to provide examples and insights into the use of these tools. The East Williston School District community has a long and proud tradition of supporting the purchase and implementation of technology in the classroom. This will be a chance to see firsthand how these purchases are used day-to-day to directly support student learning. February Board of Education Work Session - Coffee with the Board of Education and Mindset Book Discussion As you know, this is the first year that we have tried an AllCommunity Book Read. Our book is “Mindset” by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., Ballantine Books, New York. Through my newsletters, I have been sharing some information about the book with you. Our faculty has also had the chance to consider the book and its ideas, as well. From the Mindset website “Mindset is a simple idea discovered by world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck in decades of research on achievement and success — a simple idea that makes all the difference. Teaching a growth mindset creates motivation and productivity in the worlds of business, education and sports.” www.mindsetonline.com I am excited that the Board of Education Work Session will take on the format of a coffee/ book discussion on Feb. 4, 2016 at 7:30 PM in Room 450 at Wheatley. We’ll have round table discussions, with parents, staff and community members, focusing on the book’s various timely themes that relate to education, parenting, business and relationships. Some of our Wheatley students have also been reading the book and considering the insights it shares. We hope to have some of these students facilitate our table group discussions. The book is an easy read or

listen. If you don’t have time to read the book, you can still come and be involved. Here is a link to a website that can give you condensed information on the book’s themes and lead you to some other interesting sites. http://mindsetonline.com. If you prefer a video, you can access a TED talk at https://www. ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_ power_of_believing_that_you_ can_improve?language=en The Trees Are Here! Last year, for safety purposes, the district needed to remove 16 trees from North Side School property that were decaying. Sixteen unhealthy Norway maples were taken down. In accordance with the recommendation of the Village of East Williston, we have now replaced those trees with 12 Armstrong Maples and 4 Okame Cherry trees. Educational Advisory Committee Meeting Dec. 8 - World Language Middle School At the December Educational Advisory Committee meeting, World Language Chair Joan Anderson gave an overview of the foreign language program as it presently pertains to many special education students and others receiving support services. It was previously raised at an EAC meeting, that as a result of the additional support services some students receive, they do not have time in their schedules to take a foreign language while at Willets Road. (Foreign language is not state-mandated at the middle school level.) As a result, the District is looking at giving our students who receive these additional supports the opportunity to take language study at Willets Road. Presently, East Williston students take FLES (an immersion foreign language program designed for elementary school students) in Spanish, two days in a six-day cycle at North Side and one day in the cycle at Willets Road in grade five. The other language experience in grade five is a FLEX class (once in the 6-day cycle) which introduces students to the language and culture of France and Italy. In Grade 6, students have the opportunity to choose Spanish, French or Italian for everyday study through grade eight, leading to achieving the one unit of mandated high school foreign language credit before ninth grade. Students can then go on to continued study of that language at Wheatley up to Advanced

Placement and college credit classes. At the EAC meeting, the Committee agreed to make a recommendation to the Board of Education for a plan to provide support for special education students to achieve a unit of language credit by the end of eighth grade as well. Presently, students with additional special services do not usually begin foreign language study until ninth grade, due to the scheduling requirements of the support services. Building budgets* and schedules for next year are presently in the process of being developed and more details

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will be provided at the next EAC meeting, though the plan would basically involve special education students having Spanish two days a week in grade 5 and continuing every other day in grades 6 and 7 with the possibility of an additional lab class in grade 8. It was discussed that special education students would not have a choice of language in middle school due to logistics of numbers and scheduling, but the above plan would be a positive step forward in that these students would be able to continue with their study of Spanish, without interruption, from North Side to Wheatley and be able to work toward a high school unit of foreign language credit while still in middle school, along with their other classmates. Other topics from the EAC meeting included an update on the multicultural dinners (you should have received a Save the Date email this week), a discussion of the fifth grade FLEX program and kindergarten entry age. For a complete copy of the minutes please go to District Committee Minutes 15-16 on the home page of our district website. *Budget Meetings are scheduled and appear in the district calendar: February 24, 2016:

Budget Workshop No. 1 – Budget Overview, Administrative Component and Capital Component; March 2, 2016: Budget Workshop No. 2 - Program Component, School-based Budgets – North Side, Willets Road and Wheatley; March 9, 2016: Budget Workshop No. 3 - Special Education, Athletics and Technology; March 16, 2016: Budget Workshop No. 4 – Budget Deliberations and Line by line Review, if needed; and March 30, 2016: Final Budget Deliberations and Special Meeting for the purpose of Adoption of Budget & Property Tax Report Card. Guidance Alert - Social Media App Please see the message below from the Director of Guidance Greg Wasserman regarding a new anonymous app. In an effort to keep you better informed on issues that might affect our children, the Guidance Department sends Guidance Alert emails to the community. This form of communication will provide you with insight to have thoughtful conversations with your child. In addition to the emails, we wanted to highlight an app that has recently been in the news media and on Facebook. After School is a new anonymous app, which encourages students to post confessions on school’s private message boards. • It’s similar to Yik Yak, SecretApp, Whisper and Ask.fm, apps that have been given a 17+ rating by Apple • The main distinguishing feature is that it creates a separate chat group for each school • To join the group/school you have to verify that you’re a student at that school on Facebook (the app will check the information posted on your Facebook page) Messages posted on the app include content on alcohol, drugs, parties, bullying, sexting and many other concerning topics. In addition, bomb and violence threats posted on this app have closed schools around the country and caused some teenagers to face legal repercussions. As a parent, we would encourage you to have a conversation about this app with your child. If you see that they have it on their phone, you may want to ask them to show you some of the posts that they see. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to your school’s Guidance Department or Mr. Wasser-

man. Concerts - Wheatley Wheatley Winter Concert Part I was terrific and a perfect “get in the holiday spirit” mood setter. It is one of my most favorite events of the season. Congratulations to our Intermediate Orchestra, Intermediate Chorus, Concert Orchestra, Intermediate and Concert Band. So many students, playing so well. Deep appreciation to our Wheatley music staff, Angela Luftig, Stan Orlovsky and Dr. Peggy Ho and thank you to English teacher Rick Leidenfrost-Wilson who accompanied the chorus. Well done! Concerts - Willets Road Wind Ensemble This year the Willets Road Wind Ensemble Holiday Concert had a new venue. Our students performed in the lobby of the Cradle of Aviation Museum. It was a special space for a special concert. In addition to the families and friends who attended, members of the public had a special treat, hearing our students play. Our arts programs continue to flourish in the District, thanks to your support of our school district and our terrific music and art staff members. At the concert, Willets Road music teacher and Wind Ensemble conductor Scott Hoefling shared that when he first came to the District in 2006 there were 15 wind ensemble student members. Yesterday there were 60 students playing! In addition to performing at the Cradle of Aviation, our students had a chance to tour the museum as well. Congratulations to our students, Mr. Hoefling and Willets Road on a wonderful performance. A Night of Basketball Congratulations to our girls varsity basketball team who won against East Meadow last night. I had a great time watching the game. Our girls played so well. Congratulations to coach Ashley Rogala. Virtual Backpack Flyer Update Just a reminder: Please check the VB periodically for the latest postings. (On the district homepage, www.ewsdonline.org > scroll down left side vertical navigation bar to Virtual Backpack > click on VB.) The following is a listing of the new flyers posted on the VB this week: • PAL/Roslyn Lacrosse Club Info and Registration Continued on Page 47

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7 Herricks students to perform at band fest Seven musicians will represent the Herricks Public Schools at the New York State Band Directors Association’s 2016 Honor Band Festival. Three high school students and four at the middle school level will perform in March at the highly esteemed event, based in Syracuse. Herricks Middle School students Prerit Chaudhary, Timothy Lai, Christopher Piccirillo and Rhea Rasquinha and

Herricks High School students Joanna Lau, Lindsay Slavit and Ju-Young Yi were selected to be part of this opportunity based on their New York State School Music Association solo evaluations, overall participation in music and teacher recommendations. While middle school band students attended the Honor Band Festival in the past, this is the high school’s first year becoming involved.

E.W. school budget work sessions Continued from Page 46 Congratulations & Commendations Science Olympiad Team The Wheatley Science Olympiad Team participated in its first competition of the season. Fifty-five teams from the tristate area honed their skills at the Islip High School invitational competition. The high school teams, from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, competed in 25 events to get ready for their upcoming regional competitions. Wheatley students medaled in 4 events and placed 20th overall. Congratulations to the following medalists: • 4th Place: Cell Biology - Manan Shukla and Jeffrey Poomkudy • 4th Place: Fossils - Andrew Zuckerman and Jeffrey Poomkudy • 4th Place: Invasive Species - John Li and Karen Li • 8th Place: It’s About Time - Andrew Zuckerman and Cindy Zhou Congratulations as well to the entire Science Olympiad team: Karan Amin, Sufia Ainechi, Joy Bestourous, Krista

Chen, Robert Chang, Antony Deluxe, Arihant Jain, Haseeb Jangda, Vani Kumar, John Li, Karen Li, Jeffrey Poomkudy, Christopher Shen, Manan Shukla, Vedant Singh, Caleb Varghese, Emily Wang, Aiden Wong, Cindy Zhou, Andrew Zuckerman and team advisor and Wheatley Research teacher Alexis Blondrage. Outstanding Physical Education Students The Wheatley Physical Education Department is proud to announce that seniors Cara Mattioli and Matthew Kelapire have been selected as outstanding physical education students. Criteria for their selection were exceptional performance in physical education, scholarship, leadership qualities and service to the Wheatley school-community. Cara and Matthew were honored for their selection at an awards banquet that was held at the Crest Hollow Country Club on Dec. 14, 2015. The awards program is sponsored by the Nassau Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Cara has maintained a 4.04

grade point average throughout her high school years. As a physical education student, Cara’s test scores, skill development and attitude have been exemplary. She has had a high profile in a variety of school activities. Cara is involved with the Art Club and Book Club. Cara has been a member of the softball team and captain of the volleyball team, where she has won numerous awards for spirit, leadership and scholarship. In addition, she led the volleyball team to Wheatley’s first Class C County Championship. Incredibly, she finds time in her busy schedule to volunteer for many worthy causes such as Hurricane Sandy Relief, the Polar Plunge and Autism Walks. Throughout his high school career, Matthew has demonstrated outstanding athletic and scholastic ability and has earned a well-deserved reputation as a leader among his peers. His fitness scores and skill development in our physical education program have been outstanding and his enthusiasm for learning is greatly admired. He has been involved in

many athletic activities during his four high school years, competing in both soccer and golf. He’s an original member and founder of the roller hockey team that competes in Nassau County. While maintaining a rigorous academic program, Matthew has attained a cumulative grade point average of 3.6. Matt is involved with the Creative Arts Program at Willets Road School. Congratulations Cara and Matthew. A Basketball Player to Watch Congratulations to Wheatley junior Allie LaMonica who has been named one of the top 50 basketball players to watch this season by Newsday. She will be featured in an upcoming Newsday article. Keep an eye out for it. The girls varsity basketball coach and Wheatley math teacher Ashley Rogala stated, “I have had the privilege of watching Allie’s basketball career since she started on the varsity team as an eighth grader. Allie works hard to hone the natural talents she possesses. She is a leader on our team and extremely deserving of this

honor. I am very proud of her.” Photographer Honored Congratulations to Wheatley senior Cindy Zhou on the selection of her photograph titled Storm being selected to be included in The 2015 Drexel University High School Contest Exhibition. The contest is open to high school students throughout the United States. Judging of the exhibited photographs will take place in January. Cindy’s photograph, along with other selected photographs, will be on display at the Drexel University Photography Facility from Feb. 6, 2016 – March, 2016 in Philadelphia, Penn. Cindy is currently a student in Wheatley art teacher Julia Donovan’s Advanced Photography/Portfolio class. Have a Good Weekend Since this will be my last newsletter in December, I wanted to wish you a happy holiday season and happy new year! As always, please email me at kanase@ewsdonline.org or call me at 333-3758 with any questions, suggestions and/or any topics you would like to see in this newsletter.

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Herricks AP students visit Herricks students at NYSSMA Indian Point nuclear plant Herricks High School Advanced Placement environmental science students visited the Indian Point Nuclear Power Facility in Buchanan, New York, during two separate trips on Dec. 9 and 16.

The experience included a tour, lecture and discussion that highlighted the complexities of generating electrical energy from nuclear reactions. The advantages and pitfalls of nuclear energy generation

were explored, as was the role of nuclear energy as a future source of energy for the planet. The tour was organized by environmental science teachers Andrew Cloud and Richard Chlystun.

Recognized for Phys Ed Herricks High School seniors Jane Baranello and Brian Fitzpatrick were recognized as Outstanding Physical Education students at the Nassau Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance’s awards dinner on Dec. 14. Held at the Crest Hollow Country Club, this annual event honors one female and one male student from each high school in Nassau County. Award recipients are selected each year based on their demonstration of the New York State Learning Standards for Health and Physical Education. They must exhibit a physically active lifestyle in and outside of school, exemplify qualities of good sportsmanship and responsible behavior, act as positive leaders among peers, value healthy lifestyles, display exceptional achievement in physical education classes and perform at high levels on a fitness test.

The 2015 New York State School Music Association Winter Conference was a great success for the Herricks Public Schools’ talented musicians, who performed at the Rochester Convention Center during this event, which was held from Dec. 3-6. High school students Jasmine Benjamin, Alan Chen, Jane Chen, Adam Cordero, Lisa Soohyun Lim, Nic Mrakovcic, Jon Sanelli, Kayla Sinkevitch, Natalie Tan, Sam Tesch, Jaywon Woo and Kelly Yu were featured as

members of the All-State music ensembles, for which they were selected based on their NYSSMA solo auditions last spring. Freshman Andrew Tsai performed in the NYSSMA Piano Showcase, to which he earned acceptance after achieving a perfect NYSSMA score and submitting a recording. Additionally, the Herricks Middle School Chamber Orchestra was one of four full ensembles that were chosen to be part of this concert series.

Gift of giving On Dec. 11, Herricks High School’s Peer Leadership, SPOT and VIP classes traveled to Target and Roosevelt Field mall to shop for holiday gifts for the Giving Tree, Adopt a Family, St. Aidan’s Food Pantry and Toys for Tots charities. The classes worked together to raise $500 through a Ralph’s Italian Ice sale and the VIP holiday card sale, as well as student and teacher donations. Gifts were wrapped and delivered to charities. Those involved extend thanks to Ralph’s Italian Ices in Babylon for donating the ices for the fundraiser.

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Grant to help fix pipes at town Beach Park The Town of North Hempstead has been awarded a $450,000 water infrastructure grant from New York State which will help fund a project to replace the aging septic system at North Hempstead Beach Park with a sewer system, according to a press release from Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth’s office. In 2014 the Town commissioned a feasibility study to connect the park’s 43-year-old sanitary sewer system to the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District. Septic Systems are the leading source of nitrogen to groundwater and to the Town’s bays and harbors, causing hypoxia, algae blooms, and drinking water contamination. Septic systems also pollute drinking water and shell fishing waters with pathogens and pharmaceuticals. “Reducing the nitrogen content in our harbor and waterways is critical for the health of our water and our residents,” Bosworth said. “This grant gives us a wonderful opportunity to modernize the park’s wastewa-

North Hempstead Beach Park ter system and improve its infrastructure. We are very thankful to Governor Cuomo for the grant funding towards this important project.”

It is estimated that the project would costs $1.8 million, which will be funded in part by the grant, with the remaining cost being bonded as part of the

Town’s Five Year Capital Plan. Currently, wastewater generated from 12 service facilities located within North Hempstead Beach Park is collected and con-

veyed by a system of 3,900 feet of cement pipe and 24 manholes to a below-ground pumping station. The wastewater is pumped to a subsurface disposal system, consisting of a septic tank and leaching field. It was constructed in 1971 and no longer functions properly, requiring frequent and costly pump outs. In addition to North Hempstead’s grant, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a total of $75 million in grants throughout New York State to support 45 drinking water and waste water infrastructure projects. The North Hempstead grant was the only grant award in Nassau County and one of only two issued for Long Island. “New York invests more to protect water-quality and strengthen water infrastructure than any state in the nation,” Cuomo said in a release from his office. “These grants will make it easier for localities to make the critical upgrades that ensure their water systems continue to provide New Yorkers with safe, high-quality water.”

County launches app for anti-terrorism tips In light of recent developments in San Bernardino, California, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter this week launched a Social Media See Something, Say Something initiative to assist the Nassau County Police Department’s Counter-Terrorism efforts in monitoring social media. “In 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt asked the American public to keep an eye out for possible espionage and sabotage through a program known as Civil Defense,” Mangano said. “Today, we deputize social media users by asking them to take a screen shot of social media threats, terror allegiances, recruitment efforts and/or other suspicious behavior and text it via our Nassau Crime Stoppers App. “This modern day civil defense has the potential to thwart terrorist

attacks. It is that important.” With approximately 850 million active social media users per month, the public can assist law enforcement by reporting suspicious activity via the Nassau Crime Stoppers app available for smartphones and tablets. To do so, download the application by searching “Nassau Crime Stoppers” in the app store and TEXT-A-TIP. Residents should know that analysts in the Nassau County Police Department’s Counter Terrorism Intel Office are proactively monitoring and data-mining social media activity, in partnership with neighboring law enforcement agencies, in an effort to protect the homeland. “While at the present time there is no known threat to our county, the Nassau County Police Depart-

ment’s Asset Forfeiture and Intelligence Unit is working around the clock with our partners in law enforcement to monitor any potential threats to public safety and thank the public in advance for their assistance,” Krumpter said. Several weeks ago, the Nassau County Police Department intensified patrols throughout local communities and assigned officers from the Bureau of Special Operations and Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team to patrol local malls and other soft targets. The department has also conducted anti-terror training exercises and purchased high-powered rifles for response to active shooter and terror situations. The department’s Intelligence Unit continues to work around the clock to provide officers with counter-terrorism bulletins.

Town announces 23rd Women’s Honor Roll North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Town Clerk Wayne Wink announced that the 23rd Annual May W. Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, March 16. This year’s breakfast will take place at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links in Port Washington from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. The town will be accepting nomina-

tions for the 2016 Women’s Roll of Honor now until Tuesday, Feb. 9. Anyone interested in submitting a name for consideration can call North Hempstead’s 311 Call Center at 311 or 516-869-6311, or logon to the Town’s website (http://www. northhempsteadny.gov/roll-of-honor) and download the application form. “North Hempstead never seems to have a shortage of amazing women who

inspire, motivate and make the world a better place,” Bosworth said. “I look forward each year to learning about their work and giving then the recognition they deserve.” Event chairperson Wayne Wink said: “I am proud we have the opportunity to honor outstanding women for their great contributions to North Hempstead. Each year women throughout the town work

for the betterment of their community and deserve to be recognized for their efforts.” Since 1994, North Hempstead has held the Women’s Roll of Honor breakfast to honor women who reside in the town who have made a contribution to their community, or have accomplished a significant achievement through public or private efforts in a volunteer capacity.

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Investing your money out of state Last week I went over the process of investing in real estate whether it be as a new investor or a seasoned pro on a local basis. Checking out all the details and being cautious, but not scared to “Pull the Trigger” when an opportunity arises is the key to good investing. Taking a calculated risk after figuring everything out, so you know what you are getting into will most always keep you out of trouble. Do your due diligence and you most assuredly benefit in the long run. This article will deal with investing your money out of New York State; let’s say down south to Florida or going west towards California. It is a much more complicated and serious move to find that property out of your state that is worth investing in. You have more variables to consider before putting your money down. Knowledge of the specific areas you are interested in,

schools, location, local economy, return on investment, taxes, the strength of the rental market are some important factors to consider. Comparing prices with what is available, under contract, sold and expired and withdrawn and released properties are necessary. The following is a great link to further your skill set to enhance your general knowledge for out of state real estate investing: http://www.investopedia. com/articles/mortgages-real-estate/10/out-of-state-property.asp Copy and paste this link into your browser and read, absorb and learn the important things you need to know and the tools that are necessary for you investment portfolio. There are other options that you may want to consider, as an example real estate investment trusts, which is in many ways a much safe place to invest your money without the headaches that go along with actually owning property; especially if you are

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new at the game of real estate investing. You can buy into a much larger securitized investments, such as office buildings, shopping centers, etc. There are special tax benefits and considerations that are provide by the Internal Revenue Service and typically high dividend yields for investing in REITs. Buying foreclosures, short

sales and even tax liens out of State can also be an alternative, which in many cases is less of a risk; but then again you must do your due diligence and be absolutely sure of the risks involved when doing so. Tax liens can provide from 20-50 percent interest and that should spark your curiosity. I could write many pages on the ideas of this type of investment, so to save space, you can go to the following link to learn the nuts and bolts of this type of investment: http://ustaxlienassociation. com/free-tax-lien-training/?utm_ source=googlesearch&utm_ medium=cpc&utm_ campaign=77334735&utm_ content=72908514735&utm_ term=tax%20liens&gid=448296 8175&device=c&model=&positio n=1t1&placement=&gclid=CPzs 4d_p68kCFYIfHwod2ycI6w Another way that some consider, is buying fixer-uppers and then flipping them, for an example. Putting them back on the market for a hopefully quick sale. It is

a prudent idea to determine which states are promising and doing well in that type of investment. So you really need to do your research and learn where you might want to look and which type of real estate investment fits your investment and long term strategies. I want to wish everyone a very healthy, happy and relaxing holiday season and Christmas and do me a favor, help out someone less fortunate than yourself and “pay it forward” in or out of your community. Go to a soup kitchen, there is one in Hempstead, where my Rotary Club of Great Neck had served lunch to those who were not able to buy their own food. Volunteer for something this holiday season, you will feel great that you did! Philip A. Raices, Pres, G.R.I. (Graduate Realtor Institute) Licensed Real Estate Broker Consultant

The Williston Times, Friday, December 25, 2015

W.P., E.W. make peace on water rates Continued from Page 1 people that ever have to do this again,” East Williston Trustee Robert Vella said. In pursuit of stability, East Williston sought a five-year lock on the $4.33-per-thousandgallons rate, which has been in place for two years. But Williston Park officials said so little flexibility would put their village in an unstable financial situation. While Williston Park has refurbished much of its water infrastructure in recent years and has a reserve fund for water capital projects, Ehrbar said such a long rate freeze would preclude the village from covering sudden increases in expenses, putting its water operation on shakier fiscal ground. “We’d love to say, ‘We’re not raising anybody’s rates for 10 years, and we’re locking everybody in,’ ... we go to bed and sleep well,” he said. “But we can’t do that. It’s impossible, and it’s a real problem for us, and it puts us at risk.” Williston Park wanted East Williston to pay $150,000 over two years in penalties on water

bills that went unpaid while the $4.33 rate was being disputed in court, about half the amount sought in a July lawsuit. East Williston agreed to pay $100,000 over one year into Williston Park’s water fund, about $40,000 above its initial offer, as well as a rate freeze effective Thursday and lasting until June 1, 2018, about two-and-a-half years. After that date, the two villages will meet as they did Thursday to discuss any proposed rate increase prior to a Williston Park holding a public hearing and voting on it. “It’s an open discussion of ideas,” Vella said. “And maybe somebody has something to say that will spurn a different idea and maybe solve a problem a different way.” The villages will also request a stay on the lawsuit filed against East Williston for payment of $300,000 in interest and penalties that Williston Park claimed that its neighbor owed and will eventually close it. The agreement still has another month before it goes into effect.

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Trustees from East Williston and Williston Park talk at a public negotiation meeting Dec. 17, which led to an agreement in the villages’ years-long water dispute. Williston Park Village Attorney James Bradley will now draft a formal agreement, on which the Village Board is expected to vote at its Jan. 4 public meeting. It will then go to East Williston’s board for review and an expected Jan. 12 public vote, followed by both villages signing it in early February. The first codified water agreement between the villages in more than two decades brings

an amicable close to a nearly five-year dispute that’s produced three lawsuits and divided two otherwise friendly communities across the railroad tracks from each other. “We’re talking about 25 years of hopeful harmony based upon this,” Vella said in an interview. “The bottom line is it was a compromise for everybody, and we recognize that.” It began when Williston Park

raised East Williston’s water rate from $2.99 per thousand gallons to $3.88 in 2011, then again to $4.33 in 2012. East Williston challenged both hikes in court. A judge struck the first as procedurally improper but upheld the second. The agreement likely eliminates the need for East Williston’s own well near Devlin Park, a $7 million project first proposed in late 2014. But the idea won’t be officially off the table until the agreement is signed, East Williston trustees said. Some parts of the agreement were included in earlier proposals, but trustees said others may have been difficult to achieve two years ago, when the dispute was at its height. Chris Guglielmo, a 13-year East Williston resident, said he thinks the sit-down negotiation should have happened then, but was glad to see the dispute come to a fair resolution. “From my vantage point, this is a win-win, and I think any time you negotiate something, win-win has to be a mandate,” Guglielmo said.

Shock jock arrested at Heights home Continued from Page 1 discussed the incident. “No one more than I wants to just open up and spill everything right on this program about what happened,” he said. “I have been advised by people much more knowledgeable than me on this, and much less apt to use emotion than me, to not discuss the details of this ongoing case, as it were.” Cumia went on to explain his

arrest and processing at the Nassau County Police Third Precinct, but did not give any further details of the incident itself. His attorney, Alan J. Schwartz, said Cumia “emphatically denies the allegations brought against him,” in a statement made to Blank Slate Media. “Yesterday morning, he entered a plea of not guilty to all charges and was released without

bail, and directed to appear back in court in January,” Schwartz said. He added that “simply put, things are not always what they appear to be, and this case is a perfect example of that.” Court papers state Brand suffered a fractured rib, swollen arm and chest pain, according to Newsday. The incident was filmed and posted online to the social media

application Periscope by Brand, and later on Youtube, in which she can be heard making claims of being injured with a broken hand. At one point Cumia can be heard telling Brand to leave his house. Cumia, a resident of Roslyn Heights, was part of the shock jock duo “Opie and Anthony” alongside Gregg “Opie” Hughes that broadcast through the subscription-based Sirius XM network from 2004 to

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Anthony Cumia’s mug shot from his arrest on Saturday.

2014. The show was cancelled in 2014 after Cumia was fired for posting racially charged tweets online alleging he was assaulted by a black woman in Times Square. He has since started his own subscription-based internet radio show, hosted partly out of his Roslyn Heights home. Cumia is due back in court on Jan. 4.

Anthony Cumia’s Roslyn Heights residence were the incident occured.

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Doc first in state to offer procedure By M at t G r e c h

A Roslyn Heights doctor has become the first New York medical professional to offer a new FDA approved weight-loss program, the ReShape belly balloon. Dr. Shawn Garber, founder of the New York Bariatric Group, has begun offering the new program to fill in the gap for those that don’t classify for more intense surgical procedures. “There was a whole class of patients with medical problems that had no procedures,” Garber said. “This balloon fills that whole beach right there.” The New York Bariatric Group has six offices around the New York metropolitan area including a practice at 125 Mineola Ave. The New York Bariatric Group’s Gastric Balloon program features a brand new device, the ReShape balloon system, and a year-long regimented diet and exercise program to help patients lose weight. “This is different because its a huge jump start,” Garber said. “Patients get to see the results quickly, and with our program we make sure they maintain the habits to stay healthy.” Garber said the program can help patients lose anywhere from 25 to 75 pounds within the first six months.

Dr. Shawn Garber of Roslyn Heights The device was approved by the FDA in August, and Garber said it differs from previously available systems. The ReShape system consists of two attached silicone balloons, filled with a sterile saline solution and rests inside the patients stomach. The patient is sedated, and the balloons are inserted through the patient’s mouth into the stomach, guided by a tiny camera and steady hands into their proper location. The balloons are then filled with

the saline solution, and the patient is awake and out of the office within 30 minutes. “The two balloons hold 450cc of liquid each, a total of 900cc versus the single balloon, so the ReShape will fill up more of the stomach,” Garber said. The balloons rest in the patient’s stomach, filling the space and allowing them to eat less and still feel satisfied and full. “For patients that struggled with diets, now we give them a way

to be comfortable and be happy eating those small amounts,” Garber said. In addition to the device, Garber said, he has set up a year-long program — the first sixth months with the balloon, and the second sixth months after the balloon is removed. “After six months the balloon has to come out. It was only designed to be in six months,” he said. “Then we continue to see them for another six months to reinforce all those good habits they learned.” Garber sees patients for monthly nutritional and progress visits, and offers a website portal to monitor progress, diet and exercise routines. He even offers a video call program online for patients. “It’s a special software that I actually developed, I have patients from California and Florida, and I can’t offer those nutritional visits in person so its great for them,” Garber said. “Even local patients love it because we can do after hour nutritional consultations.” Garber added that a lot of surgeons want to begin the procedure, but do not offer a full-year program. “The balloon is one part of it. It’s very important that we have that full team so we can offer the nutrition information and the aftercare,” he said. The double balloons also allows

for a built in safety mechanism, Garber said. “If one balloon pops, the other is there to stop it from advancing into the small intestine and creating a blockage,” Garber said. “The blue dye causes the patient to urinate green so we know to take the device out.” Before introducing it to his practice, Garber said, he had the opportunity to travel to Brazil and train with a leading medical professional already familiar with the procedure and ReShape system. “I actually went to Brazil prior to FDA approval and trained with one of the leaders,” he said. “I actually put balloons in and took them out prior to that FDA approval.” Garber said he’s excited to continue offering the program, and has seen a positive response. “Patients have been ecstatic,” he said. “With the balloon there are no restrictions. I saw a lot of patients coming to us for surgery that weren’t candidates, so I saw it was a great opportunity to offer something to the patients around here.” Jon Libasci, the New York Bariatric group practice administrator, said the practice is an all-encompassing location for patients. “We have all services in house,” he said. “Patients might be here for three hours, but they’ll get done 90 percent of everything they need.”

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FILE CLERK: LAW FIRM NYC law firm seeks Part-Time File Clerk for it’s Garden City office. No experience required, will train. Please submit all resumes to staffapp@kbrlaw.com

BABYSITTER: OUR WONDERFUL BABYSITTER OF 17 YEARS IS AVAILABLE! Our full time babysitter needs a new home! She is reliable, responsible, energetic and loving! She is also a driver. Please call 516-238-9894 to inquire.

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Situation Wanted Situation Wanted CERTIFIED AIDE: Looking to provide private duty care to Garden City or local area resident. Available Monday through Friday, part time or full time, flexible hours, own transportation, exceptional references. Call Annmarie 917-586-7433 CERTIFIED HOME ATTENDANT Nurse’s assistant available to care for the elderly. Live in or live out. Offering compassionate home care full time or part time. Please call 347-5435960 CLEANING SERVICES Homes, Apartments, Offices Experienced with excellent references. Located in West Hempstead. Own supplies & transportation. Free estimates Call Reina 516-643-9341 ELDER CARE: Mature woman w/ experience in hospital & nursing home available to care for elderly or ailing Monday to Thursday. Light cleaning, cooking and laundry. Licensed driver w/ own car. Local excellent references. Please call Luisa 516-485-9215 or 516-4511781. Leave message. ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Live in or out. Over 20 years experience. References furnished upon request. Call Mary Ann 646-496-3157 HOUSE CLEANING Experienced cleaning service available. Pleasant, responsible, honest, English speaking, own transportation. Available Monday to Saturday. Please call Mayra 631-402-3869

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vAcATion renTAl JAMESPORT BAYFRONT BEACH HOUSE for rent: pristine condition, unsurpassed views, on a private, manicured, one acre lot; only a 70 minute drive from Garden City. See photos on HomeAway site #4058365. Available weekends, weekly or seasonal. Call 516-3200566 for rates and availability.

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Home improvemenTS DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979. We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS. No job too small. Bob Devlin 516365-6685. 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 516-7530268 ISLAND CONTRACTING Full service general contractor, builder, remodeler for all residential and commercial projects. Interior / exterior. Custom renovations, general carpentry and repairs. Licensed and bonded. 516-747-5263 islandcontractinginc.com LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard 646996-7628 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. 631-3857975 www.skyclearwindow. com

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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

TuToring FRENCH TEACHER offering tutoring service for students of all levels and individuals. French exams, grammar, literature, AP exam, conversational and written skills. Available in Long Island and Manhattan. 516-425-3235, aayari@ eastmeadow.k12.ny.us or amayari1@gmail.com ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT/ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-onone professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student. MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314

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cleAning EVON’S SERVICES We offer the following services: Companions, Home Health Aides / Elder Care Child Care and Housekeeping Laborers Days / Nights Live In or Live Out NO FEE TO EMPLOYERS Call: 516-505-5510 I CLEAN 4 YOU Weekly, Bi Weekly, Monthly Or One Time Only! Cleaning And Organizing Services For All Needs Excellent Local References Flexible Days / Hours Call 516-754-4446 STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

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LEGAL NOTICE DATES FOR MEETINGS OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD FOR THE YEAR 2016 (Meetings start at 7:30 P.M.) January 5 January 26 February 3 Capital Plan Working Session 10:00 AM February 23 March 8 March 22 April 19 May 10 May 24 June 7 June 21 July 12 August 9 August 23 September 13 September 27 October 25 November 15 December 13 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD WAYNE H. WINK, JR. TOWN CLERK WT 142718 1x 12/25/ 2015 #142718

Notice of Formation of PATEL & ASSOCIATES, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/25/2015. Office Location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whice process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: PATEL & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 151 Nassau Drive, Alberston, NY 11507. Purpose: any lawful purpose. WT 142677 6x 12/11, 18, 25, 2015, 1/01, 8, 15, 2016 #142677

Notice of Formation of Diversified Valuation, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/03/2015. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, Diversified Valuation, LLC 5 Atlanta Avenue East Williston, NY 11596. Purpose: any lawful purpose. WT #142688 6x, 12/11, 18, 25, 2015, 1/01, 8, 15, 2016 #142688

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. NICHOLAS A. ONCHA, et al, Defts. Index #14-012102. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Sept. 28, 2015, I will sell at public

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auction on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY, prem. k/a Section 9, Block 180, Lot 77-78. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. ANTHONY F. IOVINO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #87100 WT 142612 4x 12/11, 18, 25, 2015, 1/01/ 2016 #142612

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth attended the Herricks Leisure Club’s Annual Holiday Luncheon at the Swan Club on Dec. 17. Bosworth wished club members a happy holiday season and happy and healthy new year. The Herricks Leisure Club meets every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at the Herricks Community Center in New Hyde Park.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Williston Park will hold a public hearing (open to the public) as follows: Date: Monday, January 11, 2016 Time: 8:00 p.m. PLACE: Village Hall 494 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY SUBJECT: To consider an application filed by Kristin Riggers, d/k/a “Little Art Studio,”of 17 Fenimore Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530, for 74 Hillside Avenue, for a use variance from Section 230-8(A) to operate an art studio. The subject premises are in the Business District. Interested parties may hear and be heard at the aforesaid time and place. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Brian Cunningham, Chairman Dated: December 21, 2015 wt, #142731 1x December 25, 2015 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Williston Park will hold a public hearing (open to the public) as follows: Date: Monday, January 11, 2016 Time: 8:00 p.m. PLACE: Village Hall 494 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY SUBJECT: To consider an application filed by Dayne Carlito d/b/a/ Body Image Fitness of 9 Cedar Lane, Hampton Bays, NY 11946, for 314 Hillside Avenue, for a use variance from Section 230-S(A) to operate a personal training gym. The subject premises are in the Business District. Interested parties may hear and be heard at the aforesaid time and place. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Brian Cunningham, Chairman Dated: December 21, 2015 WT, #142732 1x, December 25, 2015

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Williston Park Community Calendar FIRST FRIDAY FUN & GAMES Scrabble, checkers, Yahtzee and lots more (BYO Board game if you want!) plus cards, puzzles, & coloring books at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 147 Campbell Ave at Center Street, Williston Park on the first Friday of every month. Friendship and refreshments provided. Bring friends and family, all are welcome. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m.

on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. at Eleanor Rigby’s Restaurant and Bar, 133 Mineola Boulevard. Admission is $3 and $33 for the cost of the meal. All drinks are cash and carry. Social hour gathering at 6 p.m. at the bar. Dinner at 7 p.m., followed by dancing with a live band. For further information, call Vinny at 516-465-3953 or Maria-Elena at 718-5704141. RSVP by Jan. 21. For ages 25 and older, including seniors.

SINGLES ASSOCIATION OF LONG ISLAND Dinner, social and dancing

HERRICKS COMMUNITY PLAYERS AUDITIONS The Herricks Commu-

nity Players will be having auditions for their spring production “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum” on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan 4, 5 and 6 at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, NY at 7 p.m.. For further information, please call 516 741-7509. Show dates May 13. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 2016. Tuesday night bingo Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5253 will host bingo on Tuesday nights from 7 to 11 p.m. The top prize

is $1,500 with additional cash prizes totaling $1,700. Admission is $4 at the post, which is located at 155 Searingtown Road in Albertson. VILLAGE OF WILLISTON PARK HISTORICAL COMMITTEE Requests donations for monthly Village Hall exhibits. Interesting collections, artifacts or memorabilia needed for display in the hall cabinet on the main floor. Call 516-741-4146 for more information send a note to the Williston Park Village Hall if interested.

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G.N. skate teams compete in Connecticut On Dec. 5 and 6, the Great Neck Park District Synchro teams competed at the 2015 Terry Conners Synchro Open in Stamford, CT. Sponsored by the U.S. Figure Skating Association, the Icettes, ages 11-13, the Icicles, ages 9-11 and the Ice Gems, ages 7-9 all participated in this first competition of the season. The Ice Gems, who rank in the Basic

Skills 1 Division, came in first place. The Icicles received a bronze medal in the Basic Skills 2 Division. The Icettes did a great job and will continue to strive for excellence in their Synchro team performances. This was the first year they competed at the pre-juvenile level. Carole Liotti and Erica Beggs are the coaches for all three travel teams.

Herricks Football program awarded for service For the second consecutive year, the Herricks Football program has earned the Nassau County Community Service Award. The recognition was presented on Dec. 9 at the Nassau County Grid Iron Dinner on behalf of the Nassau County High School Football Coaches Association. The football team was recognized for its contributions to Memorial Sloan Kettering, for which it raised approximately

$3,000 during a joint fundraiser with Youth Against Cancer at the Oct. 31 game, and the American Patriots Heroes Fund, which it supported through collaboration with the Vocational Independence Program that resulted in a $1,700 donation. “It is a tremendous honor and a big deal to earn this in back-to-back years,” said Herricks Public Schools’ Director of Athletics and Physical Education Jim Petricca. CHERRY - 1-8 Page GENERAL 08-28-15_Layout 1 8/25/15 12:04 PM Page 1

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