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Judge vacates G.N. teacher’s poor rating

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Supreme Court declines decision on fixing state’s evaluation system

By J oe N i k i c The husband of a Great Neck elementary school teacher said a state Supreme Court judge’s ruling to vacate his wife’s “inefficient” teacher rating last Tuesday was a major step in fixing a broken teacher evaluation system.

Bruce Lederman, a lawyer who represented his wife, Sheri Lederman, said the couple was happy the court ruled in their favor after a lengthy court proceeding.

“We are gratified that after an 18-month battle the judge recognized that Sheri’s rating was completely irrational and set it aside,” Bruce Lederman said. “It’s a very difficult legal undertaking to convince a judge that something that the state of New York or one of its agencies did was irrational.”

Sheri Lederman, a longtime educator in the Great Neck School District and currently a fourth grade teacher at E.M. Baker Elementary School, filed suit against the state Education Department

in 2014 after she was rated “ineffective” on a portion pertaining to student exam performance just one year after she was rated “highly effective.”

Currently, the state Education Department uses a computer system that analyzes standardized test scores to determine a teacher’s “student growth score.” The score is based on the improvements made by students over a year-long period.

During the 2012-13 school year, Sheri Lederman received 14 points out of 20 on her teacher’s evaluation growth score. She received a one out of 20 on the “student growth” portion of the state’s three-pronged teacher assessment for 2013-14.

While Supreme Court Justice Roger McDonough ruled in favor of vacating Sheri’s teacher evaluation, the court declined to make a decision on whether or not to fix the rating system.

“The Court fully recognizes Continued on Page 50

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New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli with North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Lee Seeman and Chamber of Commerce President Scott Zimmerman after he received his Lifetime Achievement Award at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner last Wednesday.

G.N. school budget passes, Bloom re-elected to board

By J oe N i k i c Great Neck school district residents voted Tuesday to approve the district’s $218,927,365 budget for the 2016-17 school year and reelect incumbent board member Monique Bloom to the district’s Board of Education.

The budget was approved with

of the vote — 975 to 182 .

Efforts to reach school board officials for comment on the budget Bloom received 776 votes in her uncontested race for re-election elecTiOn 2016 to the school board.

Efforts to reach Bloom were unavailing.

The school budget calls for a $2,229,611 inContinued on Page 22 84 percent

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Cooper to step down after term 10 seats in 3 villages up for election

By J oe N i k i c

Photo by Joe Nikic

From left: Larry Levy, attorney Jonathan Clarke, North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, former North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman, Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern and former Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi

Congress candidates clash in Great Neck

Five Democrats eyeing June 28 primary after debate

By J oe N i k i c Former North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman said Tuesday that the five candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to run for outgoing U.S. Rep Steve Israel’s 3rd Congressional District seat needed to be more cautious when attacking other candidates’ previous political records.

“I believe that a lot of us need to be careful in terms of how we criticize each other,” Kaiman said at a Great Neck Democratic Club-sponsored candidates debate. “Governing is hard. When you’re responsible for making decisions, everybody is not going to agree with them.”

He was joined at the debate, which took place at the Great Neck House, by Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern, former Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi and Levittown attorney Jonathan Clarke.

The candidates are seeking to replace Israel, who announced in January that he would not

seek re-election, setting off a scramble to replace him.

Kaiman’s comments came after Stern said Suozzi “disappointed” North Shore Democrats by raising taxes and taking pay raises “particularly during challenging times.”

Suozzi almost immediately fired back at Stern.

“You have a habit of trying to play with things, on the choice issue, on the raising taxes issue, among other things,” he said.

“That is really the thing that makes people sick about politicians.”

While the five candidates had varying opinions on some of the issues, all of them agreed that the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, was a positive idea for American citizens, but needed slight changes.

Clarke said a problem was that insurance companies and hospitals had a “big seat at the table” when Obamacare was being developed.

“The two people that were really missing from the table were the doctors and the patients,” he said.

Stern said the “vital elements” were working, specifically with the allowance of children to stay on their parents’ insurance plans until they are 26 and the access of health care for women.

He added that the cost of prescription drugs for senior citizens needed to be changed.

“You can’t have a system work when the people who are actually implementing the system feel like they’re getting ripped off by the insurance companies and the insurance companies feel like they’re not getting enough and the people who are supposed to be getting the benefits feeling like they’re not getting the health care they’re supposed to be getting,” Kaiman said.

He added that a problem was that Democrats refuse to reform Obamacare because Republicans want to “destroy it.”

Kaplan said Obamacare should be reformed to better benefit those who have served in the military.

“We need to take this and Continued on Page 62

tice are paid $3,600, while trustees are paid $1,800.

Residents can cast their ballot at Village Hall, located at 318 Lakeville Road, on June 21. Polls will be open from noon until 9 p.m.

In the Village of Great Neck, incumbent Trustees Barton Sobel and Norman Namdar are running for re-election.

Sobel and Namdar are running on the Great Neck Greater Village Party.

Village trustees are paid $4,800 annually.

Sobel was elected to the board of trustees in 2010 after former Trustee Edna Guilor stepped down.

Former Village of Great Neck Mayor Ralph Kreitzman appointed Namdar, who had served on the village’s board zoning appeals for nine years, to fill former village Trustee Mark Birnbaum’s seat when he was elected village justice in 2013, which had one year remaining on his term.

Residents can cast their ballot at Village Hall, located at 61 Baker Hill Road, on June 21.

Polls will open at noon and close at 9 p.m.

In the village of Kings Point, Continued on Page 62

With 10 mayor and trustee seats on three Great Neck village boards coming up for election next month, only the Village of Lake Success appears headed for a major shake up on its board.

Village of Lake Success Mayor Ron Cooper said he would not be running for re-election because he and his wife would be spending more time in Florida.

“I’m going to spend more time than before down there and it’s not fair for the village to continue as mayor when I’m not going to be able to be up here when I need to be up here,” he said.

“My vision has basically been accomplished in the things that I wanted to do in the village.”

“It’s time for a new look and for new people to take on the responsibility and leadership,” Cooper added.

Village Administrator Patrick Farrell said trustee Adam Hoffman was the only candidate who filed to run for Cooper’s seat.

Farrell said if Hoffman is elected mayor, then the board would need to appoint someone to his trustee seat.

Cooper touted Hoffman’s record serving as a trustee, the village’s golf commissioner and chairing the finance committee.

“Adam will become a great mayor,” he said. “I believe he will be a terrific mayor and I look forward to having him as my mayor now as a resident.”

Trustees Fred Handsman and Alan Mindel, as well as Village Justice Howard Boris, all filed to run for re-election to their respective seats.

Hoffman, Lam, Handsman, Mindel and Boris, who are all uncontested, are running on the Village Party of Lake Success line.

All board seats are two-year Village of Lake Success Mayor terms.

The village mayor and jus- Ron Cooper

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Strumming for a musician’s dream Former Great Neck resident Michael Blum to release pianist-inspired album next month

By J oe N i k i c

Former Great Neck resident Michael Blum said he wanted his upcoming album to speak to audiences on a deeper emotional scale.

With the album scheduled to be released on June 17, Blum, a singer and guitarist, said he thinks it can lead him to a long, illustrious career.

“My goal is to reach people emotionally and make some sort of impact in that way,” he said.

“If I can do that, I will be successful.”

Blum, who graduated from Dartmouth University in 2015 with degrees in music and neuroscience, said his experiences at the Ivy League institution influenced his upcoming album, “Chasin’ Oscar: A Tribute to Oscar Peterson.”

He said he would often make the two-hour drive from his school to practice with his musical mentor, Jim Stinnett, a Berklee School of Music professor.

“I used to listen to a lot of Oscar Peterson records when I was in the car,” Blum said. “I listened to it so much and I just started to

said, he was exposed love Oscar Peterson. It’s to a number of musical such beautiful music.” opportunities.

Peterson was a CaHe said he rememnadian Jazz pianist bers performing as a who won eight Grammy sixth-grader in a Great awards during his caNeck South Middle reer.

School rendition of the Blum, who is curpopular musical “Anyrently living in Boston, thing Goes,” which he said one day he arrived said was his first time at Stinnett’s home and “performing on a legitisaid he wanted to play mate stage.” the guitar just like PeterAfter graduating son played the piano. from South Middle, “He didn’t blow me Blum attended the off like many teachers North Shore Hebrew probably would have,” Academy. he said. “A month later It was there, he we got to work and said, where he got his he recommended I get first taste of what persome new records of his forming solo felt like and learn a lot of his soPhoto by Rob Strong when he performed in los.” a school talent show.

To try and emulate Michael Blum Despite his talents Peterson’s sound, Blum a singer. as a singer and guitarsaid, he practiced any“Music was always around in ist, Blum said, he was unsure of where from six to eight hours a my house,” Blum said. what career path to take heading day for 18 months.

He said he began playing the into college.

Blum, who was born and After performing for money, raised in Great Neck, said his piano at a young age, but when parents were his “biggest influ- he was 10 years old, he started he said, he decided that playing to play the guitar. music would be his calling. ences” in music.

Having grown up and gone “I thought it was so cool that His father, he said, is a classical guitarist and his mother is to school in Great Neck, Blum I could be paid for something

that I love to do,” Blum said. “I decided that was my path from then on.”

Blum’s talents as a guitarist and singer have seen him be named the “Rising Star” guitarist in DownBeat Magazine’s 63rd Annual Critics Poll last year.

He said the distinction was “pretty cool.”

“It definitely gave me motivation to keep going,” Blum said.

“It gave me proof that it was working, that I should keep going with it.”

He said in his future, he sees himself continuing to perform and make music.

“The genre of music I play is not as important to me as reaching people,” Blum said.

“Whether it’s jazz or rock or pop or whatever, I definitely do see myself reaching people.”

The impact he could have on listeners as a musician is why he enjoys playing music so much, he said.

“I think it’s that I have this designated time and space that I’m kind of gifted and during that time I can impact people and I can move them and make them happy or sad,” Blum said.

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mTA opens Colonial Road Bridge

By J oe N i k i c

Nearly a year after its demolition, the Colonial Road Bridge in the Village of Thomaston has been reconstructed and opened for vehicular traffic.

MTA Spokesman Salvatore Arena said the Metropolitan Transit Authority completed repaving the bridge and reopened it last Thursday evening.

“The demolition of the old bridge and construction of the new bridge was completed on schedule,” Arena said.

The 115-year-old Colonial Road Bridge, which is located at the intersection of Colonial Road and Grace Avenue, was closed to

plete, the LIRR is now moving ahead with track level work including the 1,200 foot extension of an existing pocket track, construction of a new retaining wall as well as drainage improvements,” he said.

The construction of the new bridge is part of a $45 million project that includes making track-level drainage improvements, building a retaining wall and extending an existing pocket PHOTO BY MARTHA GORFEiN track used to turn trains around.

The MTA has said the reConstruction of the Colonial Road Bridge in August placement of the bridge is esvehicular traffic in March 2015 bridge has re-opened, the MTA sential to the East Side Access and demolished three months still needed to complete some project, which will bring the LIRR later. work for the project at track level. straight into Grand Central StaArena said that while the “With the bridge work com- tion in Manhattan.

East Side Access will offer direct service to Grand Central Station from the Port Washington, Port Jefferson, and Oyster Bay LIRR branches.

The project, the MTA said, will cut the travel time of commuters who work on Manhattan’s east side by 20 to 30 minutes when completed.

Village of Thomaston Administrator Denise Knowland said Long Island Rail Road officials were coordinating an “opening ceremony” for the bridge, but no date has been set as of yet.

The Colonial Road Improvement Project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2018, Arena said.

ex Chaminade president suspended as priest

By N o a h M a N s k a r The Catholic order that runs Chaminade High School on Friday suspended its former president from serving as a priest after finding allegations that he sexually abused a former student were “credible.”

Current President Brother Thomas Cleary said Sunday that the prestigious Mineola parochial school did not learn

until February 2015 of alleged abuse in 2011 by his predecessor, Father James Williams.

“I want to assure each and every one of you that we have made a solemn pledge to ensure that the young men entrusted to our care are safeguarded from any form of harm or abuse,” Cleary wrote in a letter to parents posted to Chaminade’s website. “We take most seriously the sacred

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bond that exists between us as educators, you as parents, and our students as your sons and sons of God.” Cleary’s letter followed a statement Friday from the Meribah Province of the Marianist Order that it suspended Williams nearly 15 months after a “vigorous, thorough and comprehensive investigation” started in February 2015, when the first Diocese of Rockville Centre reported

the allegations to the province and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.

“It is important to note that Father James has completely denied the allegations,” the Meribah Province said in its statement.

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Trump praises county GOP’s backing At fundraiser in Woodbury says Mondello endorsement boosted chances in New york dropped out last week after the Queens native won Indiana’s primary.

“Who would’ve thought this was going to happen?” Trump said. “The polls just came out ... we’re leading everything now. I don’t know what happened.”

He cited a Reuters poll published Wednesday that shows him barely trailing Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton with 41 percent to 40 percent; 19 percent said they were undecided.

The crowd booed loudly when Trump mentioned Clinton, a former New York senator who won the state’s Democratic primary by more than 15 percent, Trump blasted Clinton, saying she wants to spend money taking in immigrant refugees that he would use to rebuild infrastructure while building a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico and tightening border security.

“We can’t take care of our own people and she wants to spend billions and billions on new people coming in,” Trump said.

By N o a h MaNskar Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump gave Nassau County GOP leaders some credit Wednesday for his campaign’s unexpected success.

Speaking to about 3,000 GOP donors at the county party’s annual Patriots’ Reception fundraiser, Trump said his New York primary win last month was a major turning point for his campaign and that the state could be a linchpin in the general election “If we win New York State, the election’s over,” he said.

Trump credited his Nassau County primary victory with 67.5 percent of the vote to Republican Committee Chairman Joseph Mondello, who endorsed him in March.

Because he is known best here, a loss in New York’s April 19 primary would have led to questions about his campaign’s longevity, said Trump, speaking the day after victories in Nebras-

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Donald Trump speaks in Woodbury last week. ka and West Virginia.

But his 35-percent win over second-place Ohio Gov. John Kasich helped carry him to victories in five northeastern states the following week, he said, and ultimately led him to be the last Republican standing.

Kasich and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Trump’s other rival, both

His wall would assuage the heroin epidemic on Long Island and elsewhere by slowing the flow of drugs into the U.S., he said.

He also pledged to rebuild the economy by imposing tariffs on foreign imports, to remove Common Core education standards and to appoint conservative judges to the Supreme Court.

“That’s going to be so important, because if Hillary gets in, she will appoint some liberal (justices) — your country will never be the same,” he said.

Trump’s appearance at the $200-a-ticket Nassau County Republican Committee fundraiser at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury marked his return to Long Island after drawing about 10,000 people to an April 6 rally in Bethpage and speaking at a Suffolk County Republican Committee fundraiser April 14.

Trump said he spoke often with U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato for advice in his campaign’s early stages, he said, only to see

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“But I think, really, he’s supporting me,” Trump said. “You know one thing, now he’s supporting me.”

Nassau County Legislator Rich Nicolello, a New Hyde Park Republican, said Trump’s speech felt like a “victory lap” before he pivots fully to the general election.

Nicolello said he thinks Trump’s appearance was proof that Mondello’s early endorsement of him was a “brilliant” move despite the risks of his campaign fizzling at the time.

“He was on to something,” Nicolello said. “There’s a grassroots movement to support the guy.”

Past events drew more than 100 protestors each, but only two showed up Wednesday, Nassau County Police Department spokesman Detective Lt. Richard LeBrun said.

There was a heavy security presence — a police helicopter flew overhead and all guests had to go through metal detectors before entering.

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Suozzi touts ability to get things done Says effectiveness more important than issues in race for 3rd Congressional District

By N o a h Manskar

The Democrats running to replace U.S. Rep Steve Israel are all so similar, Tom Suozzi said, that debating specific policy position is “almost futile.”

Staying on message in a sit-down interview with Blank Slate Media, the former Nassau County executive maintained his record of “standing up to powerful interests” to change the status quo will set him apart in the five-way Democratic primary in the North Shore’s 3rd Congressional District.

“I’m willing to break the little mold to try and get something done to actually help solve the problem to benefit people,” he said. “I don’t think my opponents can point to that.”

Suozzi has been a major target for his opponents, especially Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern, who has repeatedly admonished his record on taxes and abor-

has not raised general fund property taxes as a county legislator and criticized Suozzi for raising Nassau’s taxes nearly 20 percent after promising not to do so.

Suozzi, though, said he never made a promise not raise taxes at a time of fiscal distress for the county, and added that Stern voted several times to raise police district taxes, which comprise a larger portion of tax bills.

Stern also cast Suozzi as a weak defender of abortion rights, saying he awarded Photo by Noah Manskar “millions of taxpayer dollars” to abstinence-only sexTom Suozzi in Blank Slate Media’s office. education programs. His tion rights and for taking tacking him because he’s at campaign has also pointed money from Donald Trump. the head of the pack — inter- to a 2006 letter from Kelly Former North Hemp- nal polling shows him lead- Conlin, then the president stead Town Supervisor Jon ing and he is best known in of NARAL Pro-Choice New Kaiman and town Council- the district stretching from York, slamming Suozzi for woman Anna Kaplan both Whitestone, Queens, to calling her organization a “special interest group.” challenged signatures on Kings Park, he said.

Suozzi called the claims Stern in particular is Suozzi’s ballot petitions.

Jericho attorney Jonathan “being dishonest and fast “dishonest.” He said the Clarke has said Suozzi and and loose with the truth,” abstinence programs had to be medically accurate the others are unreliable ca- Suozzi said.

In a recent sit-down and were part of a package reer politicians.

Suozzi said they’re at- interview, Stern said he that also gave $500,000

to Planned Parenthood.

NARAL and Planned Parenthood endorsed his 2013 county executive campaign, he said.

Some of Suozzi’s policy positions are similar to the other 3rd district Democrats facing a June 28 primary.

He said he aims to protect the Long Island Sound from nitrogen pollution and offer incentives for people entering high-tech fields to increase employment and make the U.S. more globally competitive.

He said his county tax increase, workforce cuts, social service reforms and attempts at combatting corruption in Albany — which he said got him disinvited from a Democratic Party convention — prove he is willing to accomplish goals despite political consequences.

Inefficiencies in government prevent it from serving people best, Suozzi said.

Asked about inequities in education, he said more

spending will not close the gap between Long Island’s school districts.

Schools generally have similar resources such as counselors and social workers, Suozzi said, but poorer districts have more children who need them while students in rich districts don’t, or can use private services.

To rectify that, he said, social services and law enforcement should be more “interoperable” and involved with schools so children can access more resources than what schools provide.

“Everybody’s given a speech since the beginning of time saying it’s better to educate a kid instead of paying for a jail cell later on,” Suozzi said. “And everybody claps and says, ‘Yay, that’s great, yeah!’

But why doesn’t it happen?

Becuase there’s a humongous dysfunctional system that has not operated effectively.”

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While Tom Suozzi’s time as Nassau County executive was not free from controversy, two of congressional opponent Steve Stern’s criticisms of his record are factually questionable.

Stern and Suozzi, running for the Democratic nomination in the North Shore’s 3rd Congressional District, have sparred over their records on taxes and support for abortion rights in the past two weeks.

Stern, a Suffolk County legislator, has charged Suozzi raised taxes as Nassau County executive after promising not to, and that he gave “millions of taxpayer dollars” to abstinenceonly education programs, of which abortion-rights groups often disapprove.

Stern has added that he has never voted for a general-fund property tax increase in Suffolk County.

Suozzi has called Stern’s claims false and countered that Stern voted to raise the county’s police taxes, which he said comprise a larger portion of the tax bill.

Suozzi did fund abstinence-only sex-education programs with taxpayer money — which Stern has said he would never support — but did not give them “millions of taxpayer dollars.”

A Stern press release links to a 2006 New York Times report about a plan Suozzi released that year to decrease the number of abortions.

It gave $3 million over three years, or $1 million a year, in eight grants to groups including Planned Parenthood and Catholic

Charities, according to multiple 2006 news reports.

Two grants were to a Protestant group and an anti-abortion group to promote abstinence, the Times reported.

In the first year $70,000 went to the Cedarmore Corporation of Freeport’s Zion Cathedral Church of God in Christ; and $90,000 to the Massapeque-based Life Center of Long Island for abstinence-based sex-education programs, according to a posting on a blog called “Health Portal” that cites a 2006 county press release.

The release is no longer on the county’s website.

Another $85,000 went to Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services for programs that included abstinence and others that did not, “Health Portal” said.

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Chabad offers fun for special needs children

By J oe N i k i c Chabad of Great Neck Rabbi Joseph Geisinsky said his congregation offers a number of programs for special needs children to help integrate them into society.

To improve Chabad of Great Neck’s goal of providing services and programs for children with special needs, Geisinsky said, the temple will be holding a walk-athon on May 22 to raise awareness and money for its programs.

“We feel that those children can be integrated into the mainstream by offering them integrated programs,” he said. “This way the community can see that those people are not strange, they are part of us.”

Beginning at the Mashadi Jewish Center of Great Neck at 54 Steamboat Road, congregants, volunteers, community members and children will walk one mile to raise funds for The Friendship Circle, a non-profit Jewish organization that supports children with special needs.

According to the Friendship Circle’s website, branches of the organization are “operated by its local Chabad Lubavitch Center, and entirely supported by each local community to benefit local children with special needs.”

The synagogue’s Friendship Circle offers various programs for teenaged volunteers to spend time with a special needs

child, Geisinsky said.

The programs, he said, include sports, music, art and cooking, as well as Sunday trips to entertaining places for the children.

Geisinsky said the walk-a-thon would help fund an expansion of the programs for children with special needs.

“Anywhere we can go and run another program and invite more children, that’s what were aiming for,” he said. “We’re aiming to expand our programs to offer more to children.”

While the walk serves as a fundraiser, Geisinsky said, it is also meant to bring the community together in support of a worthy cause.

“The main focus of it is that the community comes together to support a child with special needs,” he said. “It doesn’t matter who you are or what your beliefs are, we all have the same belief that we need to help a child with special needs.”

The walk begins at noon and will conclude in front of Chabad of Great Neck at 400 East Shore Road, where there will be a carnival for walkers to enjoy after the event is over, Geisinsky said.

Anybody interested in attending the walk-a-thon can register online at walk4friendshipgn.com. Tickets cost $18.

“This has nothing to do with religion or any affiliation,” Geisinsky said. “Anyone is welcome and invited to join this as a united project.”

Chabad of Great Neck offers various programs for special needs children including sports, cooking, art and music classes.

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Obama urges grads to take charge It’s commencement season.

Speakers typically offer bromides to the newly minted graduates, about to take their first independent steps into an uncertain future, outside the protected confines of these lofty institutions.

But President Obama’s commencement speech at Rutgers University was not like that. It was a sober reflection formed from the wisdom and experience of nearly eight years at the pinnacle of power, his own valedictory address.

It was meaningful and important and real. And in the end, optimistic.

Rutgers was the perfect place for his address — not just because it was celebrating its 250th anniversary of its founding in 1766 — but that it has become one of the largest universities in the country, with 67,000 students (15,000 graduating on this day, alone) and arguably, the most diverse and more importantly, inclusive.

Indeed, Rutgers is the worst nightmare for the brand of Know Nothingism, nativism, America Firstism that has taken hold of

the Republican Party.

“You’re not only better educated, you’ve been more exposed to the world, more exposed to other cultures,” he said. “You’re more diverse. You’re more environmentally conscious. You have a healthy skepticism for conventional wisdom…. You’ll look at things with fresher eyes, unencumbered by the biases and blind spots and inertia… So you’ve got the tools to lead us.”

He proceeded to offer suggestions “you may find useful as you go out there and conquer the world”: “The “good old days” weren’t that great…. In fact, by almost every measure, America is better, and the world is better, than it was 50 years ago, or 30 years ago, or even eight years ago. “ “The world is more interconnected than ever before, and it’s becoming more connected every day. Building walls won’t change that…. Suggesting that we can build an endless wall along our borders, and blame our challenges on immigrants -that doesn’t just run counter to our history as the world’s melting pot; it contradicts the evi-

dence that our growth and our innovation and our dynamism has always been spurred by our ability to attract strivers from every corner of the globe. That’s how we became America,” he

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Pulse of the Peninsula said.

Similarly, in this global economy, you can’t simply shut down trade (as Trump and Sanders would do). “The answer is to do trade the right way.”

“Facts, evidence, reason,

logic, an understanding of science — these are good things.

These are qualities you want in people making policy. These are qualities you want to continue to cultivate in yourselves as citizens. ….In politics and in life, ignorance is not a virtue.”

Most significantly, he offered a reflection on democracy, on the democratic process — countering much of the anger and frustration that is fueling the rush to “outsiders” and charismatic leaders, and challenging these young people to take civic responsibility.

In a swipe at both Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump, he listed important changes like Medicare, Social Security and environmental protections, and said, “None of these changes happened overnight. They didn’t happen because some charismatic leader got everybody suddenly to agree on everything. It didn’t happen because some massive political revolution occurred.

It actually happened over the course of years of advocacy, and organizing, and alliancebuilding, and deal-making, and the changing of public opinion.

It happened because ordinary Americans who cared participated in the political process.

“Look, if you want to change this country for the better, you better start participating.”

It is that way about growing income inequality, he said, citing a laundry list of policy changes he has proposed to address inequality that have been blocked in Congress, which brought him to his key point: lack of voter participation, particularly by young people “The four who stayed home determined the course of this country just as much as the single one who voted,” he said. “Because apathy has consequences.

It determines who our Congress is. It determines what policies they prioritize.

“And, yes, big money in politics is a huge problem. We’ve got to reduce its influence. Yes, special interests and lobbyists have disproportionate access to the corridors of power. But, contrary to what we hear sometimes from both the left as well as the right, the system isn’t as rigged as you think, and it certainly is not as Continued on Page 50

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Terry’s wife cited for omitting debts from town

By N o a h M a N s k a r Town of North Hempstead Deputy Clerk Concetta Terry violated the town’s ethics code by omitting debts from four financial disclosure filings, the town’s Board of Ethics ruled earlier this month.

The ethics board found “reasonable cause to believe” Terry, the wife of embattled former North Hempstead Democratic Committee Chairman Gerard Terry, did not list debts on financial disclosure forms in 2007, 2008, 2012 and 2013, according to a memo Town Attorney Elizabeth Botwin sent to the Town Council on May 12.

Terry specifically failed to disclose $10,000.

The ethics board made the ruling at debts over the $5,000 disclosure threshits May 9 meeting, the memo says, old on her original and amended two months after it started intown financial disclosure forms vestigating her for an “alleged in those four years, and “unomission” on her filings. derstated the category of a The ethics board’s indebt” on her second amendvestigation started after a ed forms in 2012 and 2013, Newsday report revealed in the memo says. late January that Gerard Terry Town spokeswoman carried a $1.4 million state and Carole Trottere said the ethics federal tax debt while earning board will decide Terry’s punishmore than $200,000 a year in six govment at a public hearing, but a date for one has not been set. Ethics code viola- ernment jobs. He and Concetta Terry live tions are punishable by a fine of up to in Roslyn Heights.

The memo indicates Concetta Terry failed to disclose her own debts and does not address her husband’s, which do not appear on her financial disclosure forms dating back to 2006, town records show.

Gerard Terry was arrested April 11 and charged with one felony count of state tax fraud. Prosecutors have said more charges could be coming.

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A tale of two governments The Town of North Hempstead and Nassau County have in recent months been called on to respond to problems in government operations.

Their responses couldn’t be more different.

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Council responded promptly to the Gerard Terry scandal, by committing to enforcing a 20-year-old town law requiring financial disclosure reports from people who work for town boards and expanding disclosure requirement for relatives of people employed by the town who also work for the town.

Bosworth had ordered a review of town policies and procedures after a Newsday report revealed last month that Terry, the former town Demoractic leader who until recently was the attorney for the town’s Board of Zoning Appeals and special counsel for the town attorney, owes more than $1.4 million in federal and state back taxes, has been party to five lawsuits and let his attorney registration lapse for three years. He has since been charged with tax evasion.

The North Hempstead ethics board is also investigating Concetta Terry, Gerard Terry’s wife and a deputy town clerk, for allegedly omitting her husband’s tax debts from her financial disclosure records.

The town also announced the departures last week of Solid Waste Management Authority Executive Director Igor Sikiric and former Solid Waste

Management Authority Deputy Executive Director John Peters.

Their exits come nearly three months after a former administrative assistant, Helen McCann, was arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $98,000 from the authority by pocketing cash collected in waste drop-off fees.

The town termed the departure of Sikiric a “separation” and Peters a “resignation.” They say tomato, we say cleaning house.

The town still has some work to do in bringing town practices into the 21st Century and eliminating cash collections. The Town of North Hempstead is a local government, not a nightclub. We’d also like to see a review of town policies to ensure that relatives of town employees don’t have an advantage in getting a town job.

But overall the comparison between the Town of North Hempstead and Nassau County couldn’t be starker.

Rather than support reform, Managano and Republican legislators appear to be doing as little as possible to change the county’s contracting system.

The Legislature did pass a law in December requiring companies who have been awarded contracts to list all donations to candidates and campaigns for county executive, county clerk, comptroller, district attorney or county legislator.

But the law doesn’t include political committees and local clubs, which spend hundreds of thousands of dollars supporting candidates.

As county Democrats have

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pointed out, Chief Deputy County Executive Rob Walker signed a $12 million storm cleanup contract with VIP Splash Waterways recovery group — on the same day in August 2014 the firm gave money to the Hicksville Republican Club, for which Walker is the executive director. Walker and that contract are reportedly the subject of a federal investigation.

Mangano and county Republicans have also repeatedly resisted the recommendation of Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, the state board with control over county finances, as well as county Democrats, for an inspector general appointed by an independent panel to investigate poten-

tial corruption and misconduct in the awarding of contracts.

Instead, Mangano appointed former New York City health department contract officer Robert Cleary as the county’s first procurement compliance director and hired Donna Myrill from the Queens district attorney’s office as a commissioner of investigations.

The problem is that both people were hired by Mangano and could be fired by Mangano, the same person who hired Walker.

The Legislature’s reforms followed an investigation by Singas that found “troubling problems” in the county contracting process, including no requirements for vendors to disclose subsidiary companies, criminal convictions,

political contributions or whether a vendor is barred from government contracts in other places.

Singas’ investigation followed the indictments of former state Sen. Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) on federal corruption charges, including influencing the awarding of a Nassau County contract to a firm that hired his son, Adam.

Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, were later both found guilty of political corruption and last week Dean Skelos was sentenced to five years in prison and his son, six and a half.

Still Mangano and county Republicans resist the reforms needed to address the problem and restore public confidence.

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K remer ’ s C or n er

Trump creates down-ballot problems

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s we approach the November presidential election here are some names and words to remember.

The names are Barry Goldwater and Jesse Jackson. The words are “down ballot.” The current race to the White House made those names and words pop into my mind.

It is not a secret that the Republican establishment has taken a long time to get over the candidacy of the late Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona.

In the 1964 election, Barry Goldwater, an arch conservative, was the Republican candidate for president and his opponent was Lyndon B. Johnson.

Goldwater, very much like today’s candidate Donald Trump, was unpredictable and unwilling to accept advice from anyone.

In the old days, there was no cable television and Facebook to spread the news, but the press did as much as possible to let the world know what the candidate

stood for.

Because Goldwater’s positions were so controversial and against party philosophy, whatever news he made was bad for the party.

In 1964, the late Joseph F. Carlino was both the speaker of the New York State Assembly and Nassau County Republican leader.

He was considered one of the allpowerful politicians in the state and had been easily re-elected six times. Caught between party discipline and his leadership position, Carlino was forced to endorse Goldwater and take his chances.

No one believed that the Goldwater endorsement would do him any harm but on Election Day it was another story.

Carlino lost his Republican Assembly District by more than 20,000 votes.

While Carlino had accumulated many enemies, his real problem was the distaste of the voters for Goldwater. That year hundreds of other Republicans lost their reelection bids.

are lower on the ballot will be the ones to suffer. That’s what we call the down ballot dilemma.

The Trump message may be appealing to many non-traditional voters, but there is a massive number of Republicans who may decide to punish their elected official for supporting Trump. That is what happened in the Goldwater days and that’s what House Speaker Paul Ryan is afraid of.

Ryan has a comfortable margin in his house but the Senate has 12 vulnerable members, four of Jerry Kremer whom run in states that President Kremer’s Corner Obama won. So that’s the down ballot concern.

On the Democratic side of the The Goldwater dilemma is being repeated now for dozens and campaign, the candidacy of Bernie dozens of Republican candidates Sanders is very much like the 1988 campaign of Rev. Jesse Jackson. running for re-election.

Jackson had a populist mesDespite the large number of voters who will embrace Trump, sage that attracted a lot of attenthere many solid party voters who tion and worry for the Democratic want no part of a Trump in the Party establishment.

Jackson didn’t give up his White House.

If they choose to stay home, as campaigning until days before the many of them will, candidates that party convention. He made nu-

merous demands on what should be in the party platform and got the convention to set aside a Jesse Jackson night honoring him for his accomplishments.

There is no doubt that the Democratic Party will have to keep the Sanders voters in their camp and there will be a price for that support. Sanders has earned the recognition but he can’t hurt the party just to keep his ego in check.

The last question nagging at the Democrats is whether Sanders will continue to attack Hillary Clinton right through the California primary in June.

Wiser heads have told him that he shouldn’t be helping Trump by continuously attacking Clinton.

If Sanders follows the Jesse Jackson history it will not help the Democrats in November.

However, considering that Sanders is not a Democrat, I have no illusions that he will gently become a Clinton supporter.

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American amnesia on wedge issues

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The arc of the moral uni- understood that the U.S. must be verse is long, but it bends a government of laws (fundamental in constitutions, and statutory toward justice.” by legislative bodies), but he was Martin Luther King Jr. repeat- deeply committed to celebrating ed that statement during visits to and expanding the spirit and reality Great Neck and Roslyn guided by of inclusion.

Lincoln regarded Jefferson’s his Long Island friend and SCLC board member, the late Harry H. Declaration as “a beacon,” a guide Wachtel. Dr. King was highlight- for all future conduct, that while ing a key aspect of “American Ex- we may not quickly reach all of its ceptionalism” — one that deserves goals, it is our continuing obligation to keep moving in Jefferson’s continuing celebration.

The men and women who exalted direction.

A distinctive person in such launched our nation with the “Spirit of ’76,” frequently averred endeavors was 19th century leader “that all posterity will be affected Theodore Parker, a Unitarian minisby what we do.” Thomas Paine ter and abolitionist.

Parker was part of what scholwrote in Common Sense, “We have it in our power to begin the world ars depict as “Protest Nation,” a celebration of critics who rely on the anew.”

It is no accident that Abra- Declaration and the First Amendham Lincoln celebrated Thomas ment to keep improving American Jefferson and the Declaration of society and to offer a model to the Independence. Instead of begin- world for freedom, equality and ning “The Gettysburg Address” of justice.

Parker, an early source for 1863 with the phrase “3 Score and 16 years ago,” (back to 1787), Lin- King’s views, received deserved atcoln carefully chose “4 score and 7” tention when the quote that begins this column was woven into a new (back to 1776).

Both 1787 (Constitutional rug in the White House Oval Office.

Barack Obama had selected it Convention) and 1776 (Declaration of Independence) are founding to reflect values of his presidency.

Last Friday, the Obama admindates for our nation.

Lincoln was an attorney who istration took another step toward

Michael D’Innocenzo Out of Left Field justice and inclusion that should remind us of lessons from Jefferson and Lincoln as we encounter “wedge issues.”

The Obama Justice Department’s directive stipulated that transitioning students be treated consistent with their own gender identity.

In our huge, numerous and diverse nation, we always have folks who hold different views and values; the challenge of our pluralistic society is how to make diversity an asset, not a liability.

Jefferson and Lincoln never had to consider transgender matters as a wedge issue. But their principles are manifested in Dr.

King’s two signature achievements (the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights of 1965) — that all Americans should be treated fairly, with dignity, and with equality under the law.

During this theater season triumph of “Hamilton,” some folks have lost sight of what made Jefferson, in Tocqueville’s judgment, the most powerful advocate that democracy has ever had.

Garry Wills celebrates Jefferson’s too often neglected radicalism.

Consider four key words that appear in Jefferson’s Declaration; they are a revision of John Locke’s words, when he wrote of the rights to “Life, Liberty and Property.”

So, why did Jefferson substitute four words for “Property,” giving us: “Life, Liberty and The Pursuit of Happiness?”

Over time, Jefferson’s words have been erroneously viewed (often without recognizing his key goals). They have been seen as seeking the American Dream of advancement and success, and they have been viewed as primarily a reflection of Individual Self-reliance.

In the 18th century, the word “Pursuit” had a particular meaning (one that continued for some time

later) — as in “the pursuit of law” or the “pursuit of medicine” — reflecting not the seeking of those endeavors, but the practice of them.

For Jefferson “happiness” was not merely a matter of “seeking”but that people had a right to BE HAPPY. Jefferson, Franklin, Paine and others valued individualism, but they believed there was a communitarian basis for a good society and for personal happiness. Benevolence by citizens toward each other and a government that promoted the general welfare could foster “res publica” – the public good.

Jefferson also wanted to be remembered for his statute for religious liberty (more than mere “toleration”). In our diverse society, he said one had the freedom to believe any religion or none — political democracy and citizenship were separated from any particular belief system or any religion whatsoever.

By championing the Enlightenment commitment to reason and evidence, Jefferson (like Lincoln who opposed the anti-immigrant, xenophobic, Know Nothing movement) created space to respect diversity.

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Newspaper person with no nose for news

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orking in and around journalism for more than 30 years, I’ve learned a few things.

One is that there is no substitute for having a “nose for news.”

Another is that I don’t have one.

Of course, I didn’t know either of these crucial facts when I took one of my first jobs after college, writing news for a local TV station’s Sunday night broadcast.

The toughest part of my day was watching all the weekend talk shows and choosing a newsworthy excerpt for the evening news — a soundbite.

You might think it would be simple — “You’re just watching TV, Judy!” — but every week I would watch all the network programs all the way through, taking voluminous notes, then going over them, trying desperately to decide which tiny bit to tell the producer to use.

There was only one time I found it easy. That was when one of the other news writers, walking by, glanced at the show I was watching and blurted out “Wait!

He actually said that?”

A little startled, I responded, “Oh, so that’s important, then?

Thanks for the tip!”

Thinking back, there may have been some earlier hints of trouble, when I was a kid.

For instance, I was the only kid I knew who was reading a book instead of watching TV when Apollo 11 made its historic moon landing.

Oh, I meant to watch it, that night; I’d even settled myself down in front of the television set, with the rest of my family, prepared to watch history in the making.

But after what felt like hours of squinting at shifting fields of black and white static, I finally gave up and went back to my room, to read.

So of course, that’s when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin finally touched down.

Even when I think I’m relaxing, my guardian devil turns out to be hard at work. Take the time I watched some musician perform on “Saturday Night Live.”

At least, I tried to watch, but whatever she was doing didn’t

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When I came back, there seemed to be some kind of litter all over the stage. But I still didn’t think anything of it. Not until the next day, when all anybody could talk about was how Sinead O’Connor had ranted about Pope John Paul II being “evil” and torn up his picture, live, on national TV. I had missed it all.

Indeed, if I have one gift, I’d have to say it’s for being in the

ladies’ room when anything of importance is going on.

Take the time a friend of mine, a jazz musician, took my roommate and me to New York City, to a Greenwich Village club where he was playing.

I listened to the first few numbers, taking care to applaud in all the right places (which in jazz turns out to be during, as well as after, each song). But I soon realized I was no big fan of jazz, so after the first two pieces, or maybe it was three, I excused myself and went to the ladies’ room.

I slipped back into my seat just as the applause was dying down. I was even congratulating myself on timing my absence rather well, until my roommate turned to me and said, “I’m so jealous! Did you know he was going to do that?”

“Um, do what?”

“Judy, he just dedicated the whole last set to you! Don’t tell me you weren’t even in the room?”

So I didn’t tell her.

Clearly, the only way I’ll ever

spot a breaking news story is if it breaks out in the ladies’ room.

Even then, with my luck, I will no doubt have blundered into the men’s room instead.

But I do have something good to report. I may, at last, be learning to live with my “disability.”

Last weekend, my husband and I went with friends to a movie.

Just as the film was building to its thrilling conclusion, the room went dark. We sat there, waiting for the projectionist to fix whatever had broken, so the picture could resume.

But nothing happened.

“This is outrageous!” I cried, leaping to my feet and storming out. I meant to find that projectionist and give him or her a piece of my mind. But first ... I had to go to the bathroom.

By the time I got back, the film had resumed, and finished, and credits were rolling.

My friends were impressed.

“What did you do?” they wanted to know.

“Oh, nothing much,” I replied, humbly. “It’s a gift.”

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The caller identified me by name, said she was from the U.S. Treasury, and erroneously claimed that I owed $5,750 in back taxes and penalties from 2012.

The caller said “letters were sent to me in August 2013 and September 2014” about these delinquencies.

Though I knew the call was

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As the bogus charges were being read to me, I interrupted and asked for more detail. The “IRS agent” responded by asking me to let her “finish reading her script,” which included my address and a preposterous warning that, within 45 minutes, Federal Agents would be at my door to take me to jail. I knew this couldn’t be true, but it was frightening nonetheless – precisely the false “IRS agent’s” purpose.

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READERS WRITE

What happened to Police deserve our thanks signaling turns? for doing a dangerous job

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wonder what happened to this here on Long Island. It’s a safety feature to give your fellow drivers and pedestrians a “heads-up” about what direction you plan on taking with your car — in advance.

It’s mandatory to use to pass the DMV driving test. It’s a reckless driving violation worthy of a fine and/or points on your license.

If a driver actually uses their turn signal, I’m curious what purpose it serves when used as the turn is already in progress.

Seriously, why bother!

Is it a lack of courtesy and

self-absorption issue, is it due to being so distracted that the turn is a last minute decision, or is some kind of entitled power play?

Or maybe there should be a recall due to the vast number of high end vehicles with turn signal malfunctions?

There are You-Tube videos with turn signal use instructions and also DMV has a handbook for those of you who would like a refresher!

Just curious.

Ann Abitabilo Port Washington

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ational Police Week runs from May 15 through May 21.

It is a period we ought to honor all those fallen officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country and the community for which they served with pride and devotion to duty.

That week was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962. It has been suggested that during the week concerned citizens wear a blue ribbon or turn on a blue light as a tribute to these brave men and women.

Retired Police Captain Joseph Cocannon of the NYPD wrote in his letter to the Queens Village Republican Club that “on average, one law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty somewhere in the United States every 61 hours.

Since the first known lineof-duty death in 1791, more than 20,000 U.S. law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice.”

That I found to be quite sad for the families, friends and their fellow law-enforcement officers. Not to mention

the communities in which they serve.

Now that being said let us all show respect to our brave men and women who serve protecting our properties and our lives with courage and honor.

Now if you are in contact or see a police officer offer a friendly smile, maybe even words of encouragement and tell them thank you for a job well done protecting us all.

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3rd track plan hides push for freight traffic

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itizens Against Rail Expansion has heard from several mayors of villages along the LIRR Main Line that Gov. Andrew Cuomo told them that providing for “reverse commute” for the commuters who want to go points east is not the prime reason why there is a need for the $2 billion MTA LIRR Third Track Expansion.

The Third Track from Floral Park to Hicksville (9.8 miles), we are told will take three years to construct (2017 to 2020). In reality it will likely take 10 or more years.

The governor says little or denies that the project has anything to do with freight. At the upcoming hearings on May 24 and May 25, CARE and others will be testifying as to how the issue of freight transport is not fully addressed in the Draft SEQRA Scoping Document made public on May 5.

At present the New York & Atlantic Railway is the contracted freight operator along the LIRR system and the money involved is substantial.

The Regional Freight Plan, promoted by the New York State Metropolitan Council, a New York State DOT agency, speaks to actions and activities that focus on ways to transport freight and rapidly expand this industry in Nassau County. This includes a greater focus on trains (freight) trucks, cargo barges and planes, as well as intermodal facilities.

Much of the freight planning underway now works in tandem with the MTA LIRR Third Track

Expansion plans.

The Regional Freight Plan plan has evolved since the Bloomberg administration, when much of the work was to be concentrated in Brooklyn. The focus has changed to go further east, and over the past four years or so, many segmented aspects have been implemented, and this will continue as part of a larger, comprehensive goal.

One of the intermodal facilities (Intermodal freight transport involves the transportation of freight in an intermodal container or vehicle, using multiple modes of transportation) planned for the edge of Nassau County is focused at Pilgrim State where the New York State DOT owns a substantial portion of land in this region, and, according to the New York State DOT Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan report as of March 1, 2016, $40 million in funding is allocated to establish the first phase of this facility in 2017.

Why the emphasis on freight?

Manhattan is the economic driver of New York State, and, the boroughs continue to gentrify, with much of the old industrial, manufacturing hubs being repurposed for residential development, Williamsburg in Brooklyn is a perfect example. With this, much of the manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution industry has left the urban core, heading further east and alongside the NJT/95 corridor.

As real estate prices in New

York City and the boroughs continue to rise, it is much less expensive to have freight distribution that was concentrated in sections of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, (e.g., Asthma Alley), travel further to Long Island’s Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Hence there has been a shift over the last two to three years in the industry, trucking, planes, freight trains, traveling east to Nassau and Suffolk.

This distribution is not providing economic benefit or gains to Nassau and Suffolk counties, especially as so many of these hubs are subsidized via IDA grants, state aid, federal aid roadwork projects, etc. — much of the freight, cargo is distributed here, to then be hauled to New York City, the I-95 corridor, shipped internationally, etc.

There are already negative impacts resulting from freight distribution in Nassau County, on the eastern end, impacting health, safety, quality of life, and the environment.

Without air-quality monitoring systems in the region but for one monitor in Eisenhower Park which does not collect all types of pollutants, there is no way to know the level of exposure to

particulates that are or may be carcinogenic. Suffolk County, in a recent Newsday article, reported significant concern over the high level of air pollution in Suffolk County.

Since 2014, the eastern section of Town of Oyster Bay experienced a rapid increase in freight traffic, from tandem tractor trailers, construction vehicles, car carriers, traveling county roads, local roads, within school zones, substantially impacting congestion and undermining safety.

Freight travel via air cargo began to increase in 2012 and significantly increased in 2014 in terms of overhead flights from JFK in our region — and from looking at the Port Authority maps, Nassau County is impacted.

By eliminating the seven grade crossings, (whether elevating tracks/platform or bringing trains underneath roadway/ underground), it provides room and space for increased freight travel, including double stacked freight cars. It’s likely a few years off, however, if the Pilgrim State Intermodal Facility is established, along with the Brookhaven intermodal site already in operation, and now with the Ellison Bridge elevated to DOT standards and

height, this is a major possibility. One that must be explored and reviewed especially due to the tracks’ proximity to homes, school yards, recreational centers, adjacent LIRR track, etc.

Is there a likelihood that we can expect freight trains to be much longer and noisier in the future? Adding more freight cars (over the limit now of 38 freight cars and four diesel engines), as in other regions, freight trains can extend for 2+ miles.

Hence at-grade crossing improvements in relation to future freight travel, if a driving motivator, could lead to longer trains.

This would be important to analyze further since it also means an increase in the possibility of derailments, more rumbling trains during the off-peak hours — evening and at night and more.

The Regional Freight Plan is complex and along with the Third Track Expansion even more complex. It is certainly a part of a big troubling picture that should be taken seriously.

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READERS WRITE

Ed board responsive to students’ input

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e at Great Neck South High School are very proud of the work that our student government has done.

Over the last several years, they have worked with school and district leaders to expand wi-fi access in the schools, create school-based student email accounts, provide free spring water dispensers throughout the school building, redesign and renovate the student cafeteria, revamp Rebel Olympics and make numerous improvements to the student bathrooms (despite a very tight

budget) to name just some of their accomplishments.

None of these could have been achieved without the support and openness of the school, the district administration and the Board of Education.

The extent to which superintendent, assistant superintendents, board members and others in the Great Neck School community have made them themselves available to our student government is impressive. They never fail to listen and to seriously consider the student point of view.

Unfortunately, this year we

face a serious budget crisis, something not unusual for Long Island schools in the current climate and as a result of the New York State tax levy limits. Difficult decisions needed to be made while keeping instructional programs and class size paramount. A project like providing air conditioning, while certainly a worthy pursuit, would cost about $12,000,000 and could only be achieved through a bond issue.

After listening to the passionate voices of the students, the board agreed to put this on the agenda for consideration when

the next bond would be considered.

This was a huge accomplishment for our student government and one that should be celebrated, even if some of our classrooms will continue to rely on fans this June.

There is no question that the students’ voices have been heard and honored, again and again.

However, being heard and knowing what you are talking about does not always guarantee that you can have what you want.

I feel incredibly fortunate to work in a school and in a district

where student concerns and ideas are so valued.

In fact, the board policy is to allow student delegates the first chance to speak when an issue is brought up at a meeting.

We will continue as a school to work with students to ensure that the views students present are thoughtful, accurate, transparent and responsive to the student body while being presented in a respectful manner.

Susan Elliott, Principal William A Shine Great Neck South High School

Trump, Ryan seek to cut social safety net

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rump’s policy advisor has already signaled that when Trump is president, they will start to look at Social Security and Medicare.

Be warned, Paul Ryan and Donald Trump are on the same page.

Trump may not know what to do about most of his promises, but be assured that Ryan has been thinking about what he wants. They will soon release plans to replace the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

They persist despite the fact that 60-odd attempts to do so have failed already, partially because the Republican congress were afraid that they would lose their jobs if it passed.

They know in their hearts that ACA is still popular despite problems of cost and efficiency and the electorate would not stand for that.

Ryan is not deterred. He wants to scrap the act and substitute a premium support plan that would allow Medicare recipients to purchase private health plans that are compa-

rable to existing Medicare Advantage plans.

These started as HMO’s and were retained when the act was passed.

On the surface, they seem to have advantages, offering additional perks without adding to a premium.

But the catch is that they offer reduced benefits and limited provider networks.

When you need services outside of the plan, and you often do, you must pay for them out of pocket.

Also they cost the taxpayer because these private plans are still being allowed to operated at a percentage of profit that theoretically should have been disallowed, and that limitation has not been curbed.

A “premium support plan” means that Medicare eligibles would be given vouchers and they would have to find a plan that would provide what they want. The amount would be inadequate, and the eligibles would end up with a larger share of the cost of the premiums.

More profits for the private

insurers, more costs for the insured, inferior coverage.

To add to this, also afoot in Ryan’s plan is raising the age of Medicare eligibility. This is truly scary, if not disastrous.

At a time when we are the only industrialized nation in the world that fails to provide universal coverage at a cost per person that is much lower than our system can, and with superior health outcomes, the Republicans are plotting to make matters worse.

We simply cannot allow this to happen.

Adding a Trump presidency, with all its threats, to a Republican congress in control of our economy and potentially, our Supreme Court, and our influence in the world is too horrible to contemplate.

Let us begin by repeating why Bernie Sanders has continued in his quest to remain in the Democratic primary to the end.

Even though it is unlikely for him to gain the presidential nomination, his aim is to present enough votes for delegates that can influence the inclusion

of his ideas in the platform. He must be able to start with improving Hillary Clinton’s health coverage plan.

He continues to advocate for a single payer, Medicare for all plan to replace the ACA, rather than incremental changes as proposed by Clinton.

His plan would provide all medically necessary services without cost sharing. It can be implemented, according to the most impartial estimates, with efficiency, universal access and fairness.

A detailed proposal for single payer reform, in the American Journal of Public Health, has been hailed as the most efficient and promising solution to our problems with the ACA. Thousands of doctors have issued a call to pass this plan.

Dr. David Himmelstein and Dr. Steffie Woolhandler, formerly lecturers at Harvard Medical School and now professors of health policy at City University School of Public Health, have been influential world renowned experts.

In the opinion of these planners, who have been advo-

cating such a plan for at least thirty years and have seen documented improved systems throughout the world, it is time to implement single payer, which can replace Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and pharmaceutical markets.

If we fail to do so, we face the dire possibility of suffering through increased costs and unnecessary complexities, duplication, and the need for defining and choosing from a confusing multitude of offerings.

By no stretch of the imagination can we allow the choices made by over-lobbied, mostly uninformed members of Congress to stand.

We must make a dent in the frustration of a large segment of our population that has allowed another uninformed presumptive advocate for “great” solutions to promote policies that he cannot even define.

One victory at a time can serve as a model to us to adhere to progressive solutions nationally and globally.

Esther Confino New Hyde Park

MTA exceeds expectations on Thomaston bridge

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n March 30, 2015, demolition was started on the Colonial Road Bridge.

This bridge allows traffic to bypass the congestion by the Welwyn Road Post Office, Shop Delight and LIRR train station.

The demolition of the bridge and its ultimate reconstruction were steps necessary to allow the MTA to provide LIRR service

directly to Grand Central Terminal ( East Side Access Project.)

Multiple governmental agencies were/are involved in the planning and execution of the East Side Access Project, and it was expected that the Colonial Road Bridge would re-open June 2016.

However, by Wednesday, May 11 the bridge was re-opened to traffic ahead of schedule, with

no fanfare, self congratulations, fist bumps, or high fives — just a completed job, how amazing!

Congratulations and thank yous must be extended to all agencies involved, but especially to the Village of Thomaston officials.

Many thanks to former Mayor Robert Stern who was very much hands on during the planning stages of the project and

especially for his advocacy on behalf of the residents of Thomaston.

Many thanks to current Mayor Steven Weinberg and his staff who followed the project through to completion and kept the village informed through texts and updates on the Village website.

Also, there was good, clear signage on the roads to help mo-

torists navigate the detours.

It is inspiring and refreshing that a major project, such as the demolition and reconstruction of the Colonial Road Bridge was completed on time with no melodrama, no excuses and with beautiful results. Yes, it can be done!

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After 4 years, NCC finds a new prez

By J oe N i k i c

Nassau Community College’s nearly four-year search for a permanent president has finally come to an end.

Outgoing Farmingdale State College president W. Hubert Keen was approved by the SUNY Board of Trustees at a special meeting Thursday to head the Garden Citybased institution.

“I have every confidence that Dr. Keen’s leadership of Nassau Community College will serve as an important and impactful turning point for the campus, one that will greatly benefit NCC’s students, faculty, and

staff,” SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher said. “I want to thank Interim President [Thomas] Dolan for his leadership as well as Dr. [Jorge] Gardyn and the Board of Trustees at the college and the presidential search committee for their dedication to getting this appointment exactly right.”

Nassau Community College has been seeking a permanent president since Donald Astrab left the position in July 2012.

Dolan, formerly the Great Neck school district’s Superintendent of Schools, has served as interim president since September.

Keen has served as SUNY Farmingda-

le’s president since 2007.

Prior to heading the school, he served two years as the institution’s provost and vice president for Academic Affairs.

“I am honored that the Nassau Community College Presidential Search Committee, NCC Board of Trustees, Chancellor Zimpher, and the SUNY Board of Trustees have offered me the opportunity to work with this very important institution,” Keen said. “While this opportunity is not one I anticipated, it is one I am pleased to embrace, and am honored to be entrusted with NCC’s leadership.”

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Keen will officially take office on Aug. 1. He will receive a $225,000 annual salary, NCC officials said.

The NCC Board of Trustees approved Keen’s appointment at Tuesday’s board meeting, where they announced that a permanent president had been selected but were not releasing the name until the SUNY board’s approval.

“Dr. Keen brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Nassau Community College,” Gardyn, who chairs NCC’s Board of Trustees, said. “The board is excited about working with our next president. We look forward to a new era of growth and advancement.”

Keen’s appointment comes almost three weeks after an independent accrediting agency issued a report stating that the institution needed to hire a permanent president to keep its accreditation.

Of the 14 standards The Middle States Commission on Higher Education uses to accredit institutions, NCC was not in compliance with seven of them, with the community college’s failure to select a permanent president highlighting most of the report’s issues, according to the report.

The Middle States Commission is expected to issue a formal sanction to the institution on June 23, according to Newsday.

FIVE HOLY CROSS STUDENTS WIN CONGREGATION OF HOLY CROSS’ 7th ANNUAL PROJECT HOPE CONTEST Five Holy Cross High School students won for their self-produced films in this year’s Project Hope Contest and were among 54 winners total. Sponsored by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Moreau Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross in Austin, Texas, this year’s contest yielded nearly 750 entries from all 12 Holy Cross schools within the nation.

The contest analyzed the writing, music, art, and film work of students, which required them to reflect on the meaning of mercy, as the main theme, while exploring their faith and becoming an active

part of the Holy Year of Mercy.

Contestants were asked to consider their experiences regarding the concept of mercy and topics such as, but not limited to, God’s mercy in our lives, students’ works of mercy as relating to corporal works of mercy, local acts of mercy in and around our community, and spiritual works of mercy.

At the beginning of this year’s Holy Year of Mercy, Pope Francis asked us to mindfully examine how we can live a pure life of mercy.

This thought provoking statement was pondered by our students before they embarked on their projects.

For the production of the film Project Hope: Anything Goes, second place prize winners were Teddy Byrne and Thomas Kostic. For the production of the film Children of Mercy, fourth place prize winners were Brian Dolan, Pantelis Mouchlis, and Oghenetanure Adegor.

Winners were acknowledged for their wonderful, faith-filled work and were presented with cash awards as well.

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Plaza bank robbery suspect turns self in

By J oe N i k i c The man accused of robbing a Village of Great Neck Plaza bank and then speeding off in a BMW in December has turned himself in, Nassau County police said Monday.

Police said Jay Teich, 47, of Oceanside, surrendered to detectives on Monday at 10 a.m. Teich is charged with third-degree robbery.

On Dec. 6, he entered the Capital One Bank at 121 Middle Neck Road bank at 1 p.m., police said, and showed the teller a

note demanding money.

Police said the 22-year-old female teller complied and gave Teich an undetermined amount of cash.

After he received the money, Teich entered the passenger side of a blue or black BMW, which drove south down Middle Neck Road, police said.

There were five employees and one customer inside the bank during the robbery, police said, and no injuries were reported.

Police said Teich will be arraigned in court Monday.

Police searching for grand larceny suspect

By J oe N i k i c Nassau County police are searching for a man in connection with a grand larceny that occurred in Great Neck.

Police said the man removed about $2,778 from the victim’s checking account without permission.

The victim, police said, was notified by their bank on Sept. 16 that money had been taken from their account.

Police have released a photo of the alleged suspect, but said they are seeking the public’s help in identifying him.

Anyone with information should leave an anonymous tip at 1-800-244-TIPS.

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H H H H H ELECTION 2016

Bloom re-elected to school board

Monique Bloom

schools with an $155 million in additional Continued from Page 1 crease in spending over the current budget, funding.

While Great Neck schools did receive but still requires a reduction of 14 teaching positions as well as 21 other employees to almost $591,000 in restored GEA funds, Sustay under the under the district’s .17 per- perintendent of Schools Teresa Prendergast said, about $360,000 of it is a one-time paycent state-mandated tax cap.

Board Vice President Larry Gross said ment.

The district will use the funds to restore after hiring 24 new full-time positions last year the district needed to reduce the num- the early morning drop-off program for elber of teachers by 14 in the 2016-17 school ementary school students, hours for elementary English Language Arts and Math support year. programs, a percentage of District Assistant Suthe Student Index Allocaperintendent for Business Budget: $218,927,365 tion, which allows school John Powell said that in Votes Yes: 975 building principals to use addition to cutting the supply, material and equipnumber of teachers 21 Votes No: 182 ment money and to continnon-teaching positions Percentage Yes: 84% ue the district’s technology needed to be eliminated School Board: to keep the budget under Monique Bloom - Votes: 776 initiatives.

The $360,000 onethe cap. time payment will be used These employees include one full-time administrative staff to reduce the amount of money currently member, nine paraprofessionals, three full- used from the district’s reserve fund to baltime and three part-time clerical staff mem- ance the budget.

The budget includes a $2 million inbers, one buildings and grounds department crease in the salaries of district employees, a supervisor and four cleaning attendants.

School officials said the district was $1.65 million increase in the cost of employlooking at ways to rehire employees who get ee health insurance benefits and a $1.25 million increase to special education services. laid off.

The district cut $1.4 million from the The district will use $591,000 in restored Gap Elimination Adjustment funds teachers’ retirement fund and almost $1 milfor the restoration of school programs rather lion from supplies and materials costs, and than to retain laid off teachers and school raised day school tuition charges to generate a $450,000 increase in revenues. staff.

Bloom won her first full term on the State legislators eliminated the Gap Elimination Adjustment, an unpopular board in March 2013 after being appointed method the state introduced in 2010 to cov- in June 2012 to replace board Vice Presier a budget deficit at the expense of public dent Fran Langsner, who moved outside the schools, in approving a $155 billion budget school district.

She is a former United Parent-Teacher last month. The elimination of the Gap Elimination Adjustment provided Long Island Council president.

Voters approve G.N. Library’s $9.6M budget decrease taxes, it would had an impact on the Library’s Aaa bond rating designated Great Neck school district residents by Moody’s Investors Service Inc. “That was predicated on the fact that voted Tuesday to approve the Great Neck Library’s $9,628,200 budget for the 2016- the bond holders were guaranteed that 17 fiscal year, which calls for a less than the tax rates would not decrease,” Zitofsky 1 percent decrease, or $19,000, from the said. “We could do it voluntarily, in theory, but not once we’ve got the bond in place.” current year’s budget.

The budget includes $3,768,000 to The budget received 79 percent of the be spent on employee vote — 903 to 239.

“We are most ap- Library Budget: $9,628,200 salaries, a $71,400 increase from the current preciative of the conVotes Yes: 903 year’s budget. fidence the public has Zitofsky said that shown in the fiscal Votes No: 239 number includes an admanagement of the Percentage Yes: 79% ditional $250,000 that Great Neck Library,” is not currently being Great Neck Library business manager Neil Zitofsky said. “We used to pay staff, but is a security measure will continue to earn that trust by operat- in the event the library needs to hire parting in a responsible and transparent man- time employees once the Main Building re-opens. ner.”

The budget calls for an additional While spending decreased, the amount the library will collect through $250,000 to be added to the Automated taxation will remain the same as the cur- Library Fund to update the district’s information technology infrastructure. rent year’s budget at $8,641,500.

An additional $200,000 was added to Zitofsky said if the board decided to

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the district’s Branch Fund, Zitofsky said, to “refresh” its three branches after Main Building renovations are completed.

The budget also calls for an additional

Great Neck Library’s Main Branch

$50,000 to be added to the Main Building and Special Services Fund for startup costs for a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, or STEM, Laboratory.

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H istoric G reat N eck A Regular Feature from the Great Neck Historical Society

William Gould Brokaw: Great Neck’s playboy B y Al i c e K a s t e n P r e s i d e nt, G r eat N e ck H i st o r i cal S o c i e t y During the late 1800s, Great Neck was home to some of the wealthiest industrialists in the country. The same set that had homes in Manhattan, Florida, Newport and Europe.

One of the most colorful was William Gould Brokaw, who moved here toward the very end of the century, purchasing a 125-acre estate.

Brokaw’s sisters were already living in Great Neck. His sister Florence had married Standard Oil executive James Martin, and had a large estate at what is now Martin Court; his other sister, Lilla, had married wealthy merchant Henry Bramhall Gilbert and was also living in what is now Kings Point.

The Brokaws had family money — their father was a partner in a very lucrative clothing business, and William had inherited over $4 million by the late 1800s.

Brokaw’s estate, Nirvana, was located near where North High School stands today.

It encompassed all the land between Middle Neck Road and West Shore Road, and between what is now Old Mill Road and Beach Road.

Besides a mansion, and many socalled “cottages,” the estate included a half-mile horse race track and polo fields.

Many of the street names in that neighborhood today harken back to Brokaw and his family: we have Polo Road, Brokaw Lane, Gould Street, Henry Street, Florence Street, Preston Road and William Street, to name a few.

William had no interest in working, nor did he need to do so. He was interested in speed.

Besides racing horses, both on his property and at the fashionable tracks around the country and in Europe, Brokaw was involved in racing yachts, turning to racing automobiles when they were

developed.

His yachts were the finest that could be had, and one account of the day stated that it was such a foregone conclusion that they would win that people stopped watching the races.

By 1903, the automobile had been developed into a race car, and Brokaw owned several. He was particularly fond of Renaults. He drove in some races himself, including the Vanderbilt Cup Races organized by William K. Vanderbilt Jr.; for others he used the services of a driver.

He also invested in several race car companies, among them the Front Drive Motor Car Company and Hibbard & Darrin, the latter producing Rolls Royce designs as well as coaches for other companies.

And his interest did not stop with racing on the water and the land.

In 1904 he ordered a Dumont airship for his personal use, though it is not clear if he ever received it.

Because this is a family newspaper, I cannot get into his tumultuous marriages, affairs, and lawsuits, but I can say that one of his divorces made the headlines almost daily for over a year, literally in hundreds of publications around the country.

Brokaw was sued by several different women for millions of dollars over a period of years. The women invariably won their lawsuits, though sometimes for not quite as much as they had demanded.

Larger than life, Brokaw was certainly the Playboy of Great Neck. \In 1896 he began developing a Sportsman’s Retreat in North Carolina, and when it was completed Brokaw lived there and in Europe, selling Nirvana in 1910. He was here briefly, but flamboyantly.

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Biotech company receives $3M grant

By A d e da m ol a Agboola

TheraSource, a Manhasset based biotech company spun off from Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institute in 2004, will tackle radiation poisoning thanks to a grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

The startup received a $3 million three-year Small Business Innovation grant, the company announced last Thursday.

The grant will support the support the development of an innovative treatment to alleviate health damage caused by unintentional radiation exposure, officials said.

The grant will specifically go towards Ping Wang’s study and development of human ghrelin as an innovative treatment to alleviate health damage caused by unintentional radiation exposure.

Wang, the 57 year old founder of TheraSource and chief scientific officer at Feinstein Institute, discovered that the administration of human ghrelin, a 28-amino acid peptide hormone, significantly increased the survival rate and reduced the weight loss of animal models exposed to radiation.

“Human ghrelin has been investigat-

ed in clinical trials of other indications,” Wang said. “With our new findings, we will soon be able to file an Investigational New Drug application to U.S. Food and Drug Administration.”

Human ghrelin, which is mainly produced in the stomach, has been found to control physiological activities from food intake and energy metabolism to gut-integrity and cell death.

Wang, a Village of Roslyn resident who immigrated from China in 1987 said the company is in a unique position.

“Radiation exposure is quite different because only the government is interested in studying something like this,” Wang said. “And the drug will be developed mainly for emergency like the nuclear power disaster in Japan or a dirty bomb in the middle of Manhattan which will cause a lot of damage.”

Wang said when the drugs are fully developed, tested and commercialized, the government will stockpile and be able to issue them when needed.

“We are still relatively in the early stages,” Wang said. “We still have to do to the FDA to file and ‘Investigational New Drug’ application to conduct clinical trials.”

Wang said because of the uniqueness of the drug, the company will perform

the trials on radiation exposed animals.

“We are going to use monkeys and that can take within five years to further develop and get approval,” Wang said.

“At the moment, we are only targeting the U.S. government as our only customer.”

The company referenced the radioactive disasters in Chernobyl, Ukraine and Japan as well as the existential threat of “international terrorism” and “geopolitical instability,” which poses “growing threat of radiation exposure through radioactive devices and nuclear weapons.

“Nonetheless, no treatment has been approved to counter the often fatal gastrointestinal disease caused by higher doses of radiation. Thus, there is an urgent, un-met medical need for an effective therapy to treat victims of severe acute radiation injury,” the company said in a statement.

Wang’s team, which consulted with researchers from Stony Brook University in the development of business and technology strategy, will collaborate with the University of Maryland to conduct some studies under the SBIR grant.

Diane Fabel, director of operations at the Center for Biotechnology and a lead administrator of the Long Island Bioscience Hub, which recently welcomed the Feinstein Institute as its fourth member

organization, said the Center for Biotechnology is “proud to have played an integral role in helping TheraSource advance their business and technology strategy.”

Wang said when he launched TheraSource 10 years ago, he and his partners had to go out and raise $100,000.

“Most large research center will file patents for their members and go different ways. They [researchers] then license the technology to someone else,” Wang said. “The second way is for the institution to encourage the researchers to develop the drugs themselves.”

And that was what the Feinstein Institute did.

When Wang and his partners raise the early stage capital, they sold a part of the company who the institute.

“That’s why we’re called a spin off of the institute,” Wang said.

“One of our missions at the Feinstein Institute is to transition our lab discoveries onto the path of commercialization,” said Kevin Tracey, president and CEO of the Feinstein Institute. “TheraSource has received investments to fund its various projects and is seeking strategic partnerships towards the goal of clinical development and commercialization. TheraSource is an example of how we have successfully done this.”

Animal League finishes adoption tour

By S a r a h M i n k e w i c z

North Shore Animal League America finished its 2016 Tour for Life last Friday in New York City and completed 13 adoptions.

North Shore Animal League America, in partnership with PURINA ONE, made the final stop of its national life-saving adoption event at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 13 at Columbus Circle in New York.

“It was an excellent event,” North Shore Animal League America Offsite Manager Matthew Carroll said.

North Shore Animal League America, located at 25 Davis Ave. in Port Washington, is the world’s largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization, according to its website.

Linda Church, PIX 11 weather anchor and Animal League America adopter, hosted the ceremonies.

As part of this life-saving celebration, North Shore

Animal League America also presented NYPD Officer Ross Garner, from the 81st Precinct, Brooklyn, with the Animal League America’s Crystal Collar Award for his compassionate efforts saving the life of a kitten found abandoned on the side of the road on a cold January night.

In addition students from local schools, Stephen Gaynor School and P.S. 209 Clearview Gardens were in attendance to help raise funds and awareness for local shelters and the Mutt-i-grees’ programs that teach social and emotional learning skills with the use of animals.

Carroll said when they started the Tour for Life 16 years ago, more than 200 adoptions were conducted.

This year the Tour for Life traveled over 26,000 miles North Shore Animal League America finished its and was responsible for more than 2,000 adoptions.

“It’s grown every year,” he said. “It’s a big accom- annual 2016 Tour for Life, which was responsible for more than 2,000 adoptions. plishment for everyone involved.”

NYIT named center for cyber defense education

By A d e da m ol a Agboola

The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated New York Institute of Technology as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education through the 2021 academic year.

“This prestigious designation is further evidence of our focus on and leadership in cybersecurity,” said Nada Anid, dean of NYIT’s School of Engineering. “ It will help faculty vie for an even greater number of research grants and help NYIT students to secure government and private sector scholarships and careers in

cyber defense.”

DHS and NSA jointly sponsor the National Centers of Academic Excellence program, which designates schools based on their degree programs and close alignment to specific cybersecurity related knowledge units, validated by subject matter experts in the field.

Along with the certification, the school along with the NSA and the National Science Foundation will also offer full scholarships to students who enroll in the Computer Science program at NYIT. Although some faculty at NYIT have already been working in different capacities with the Defense Department, Anid said, the designation will allow NYIT

students to earn a certification that puts them ahead of their peers. CAE graduates help protect national security information systems, commercial networks, and critical information infrastructure in the private and public sectors.

“Now a student who enrolled in the computer science program at NYIT will be certified automatically,” Anid said.

“For example, the Cisco certification can be used in the industry as well as working with the government.”

When a company bids for a government or defense contract, they often have employees get cyber security certified.

“Our students don’t have to get certified because they’ve already taken the

courses at our school and they’ll be ready to take on whatever project they’re assigned,” Anid said.

She said NYIT is the first and only college on Long Island and one of eight in the state to receive the designation. Anid said the college was also fortunate that it isn’t competing with national heavyweights like Michigan Institute of Technology or the Georgia Institute of Technology.

“You don’t have to go that far. New York University has the same designation.

This means that we can now work together you know,” Anid said. “We’re very excited. There won’t be spies on campus but our students can work at the NSA and Continued on Page 49

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bLAnK SLATE MEdIA May 20 2016

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Air Show returns for memorial Day Blue Angels, Snowbirds and Breitling Jet Team on tap to perform aerial maneuvers Bethpage Federal Credit Union and the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the final lineup for the 2016 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach taking place Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

For the first time, three jet teams will perform at the Bethpage Air Show including show headliners, the legendary United States Navy Blue Angels, returning to the Bethpage Air Show for their seventh performance during their 70th anniversary season.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will give the final performance of the show at approximately 2 p.m.

The Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds will be making their 3rd performance at the Bethpage Air Show where they will perform over 50 different formations and maneuvers for fans.

The third of the three jet teams to perform is the Breitling Jet Team, the world’s elite professional civilian jet aerobatics team, returning to Long Island for their second consecutive performance

following a successful performance last year. The new United States Air Force F-35 Lightning II, the world’s most advanced multi-role fighter aircraft, will also perform at the Bethpage Air Show for the first time in its inaugural year.

The F-35 Heritage Flight performance will feature the F-35 flying alongside WWII, Korean and Vietnam-era aircraft in a dynamic display of our nation’s air power history.

With a top speed of 1,200 mph, the F-35 is capable of setting off sonic booms as it did this past January for all of the East Coast to experience!

Other star-studded performers at this year’s Bethpage Air Show include the United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, performing in their 12th Bethpage Air Show; legendary air show pilot Sean Tucker performing in his custom-built Oracle Challenger II biplane; extraordinary aerobatic pilot Matt Chapman; the John Klatt Airshows – Jack Links’ Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco Aerobatic Team; the world famous GEICO Skytypers and their flight squadron of six vintage

WWII aircraft; the American Airpower Museum Warbirds; Long Island’s own David Windmiller; the Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team; our hometown, 106th Air Rescue Wing will show their support by performing a HC-130 and HH-60 flyby demonstration; and new for 2016, the SUNY Farmingdale State College Flying Rams who will fly seven of their 22 college-owned aircraft in a fly-by piloted by their top academic professional pilot performers.

“This year’s 2016 Bethpage Air Show is one of, if not the best, schedule of performers we have ever seen in the history of

the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park,” said George Gorman, deputy regional director of state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation. “We are very happy to be able to bring this level of talent to Long Island, which is already buzzing with excitement about this year’s show.”

Last year’s 12th annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach brought over 325,000 fans to Jones Beach when the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed during the Memorial Day Weekend event to help share the story of our nation’s military.

“Each Memorial Day Weekend, we are honored

to welcome and pay tribute to the men and women who so bravely serve our country,” said Linda Armyn, senior vice president of corporate affairs of Bethpage Federal Credit Union.

“We are pleased that the United States Navy Blue Angels have committed to perform for their seventh time for our show. We are confident that this year’s show will be nothing short of spectacular.”

The Bethpage Air Show will be held Memorial Day weekend at Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh on Saturday, May 28 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 29 10 a.m. – 3: p.m..

The Air Show is free to the public, but the standard $10.00 vehicle use fee will be collected each day upon entry to the State Park. For 2016 state Empire Passport holders, there is no vehicle use fee charge.

For $65, the Empire Passport permits unlimited vehicle access to most facilities operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Empire Passports are available for purchase at any Long Island State Park

and can be utilized immediately and are effective until March 31, 2017 to enjoy the forests, the seashores and the lakefronts of New York State’s parks through all of New York’s beautiful seasons.

For up-to-date information about this year’s show, please visit www. bethpageairshow.com or https://www.facebook. com/BethpageAirShow/, or contact the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Regional Office, Recreation Department at 631/321-3510.

The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach is sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Newsday, WABC-TV Channel 7, Connoisseur Media Long Island and Natural Heritage Trust. The show can be heard in its entirety on WHLI 1100 and 1370 AM. Bethpage Air Show announcers will lead air show activities from the Jones Beach State Park Central MallBoardwalk area where food, beverages and ground activities will be available for fans.

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Mike Vecchione Friday, May 20, 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 21, 7:30 &10 p.m.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio to Italian American-Catholic parents, Mike Vecchione took the scenic route to the world of professional comedy, earning a bachelors degree in criminal justice at Pennsylvania State University before counseling adjudicated teens and children with mental health issues and teaching special education in the Philadelphia School District. After receiving his masters in Special Education from Cabrini College he moved to New York City in 2003 and began stand-up comedy.

Where: Brokerage Comedy Club, 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore Info: (516) 785-8655 • http://tickets.brokeragecomedy.com

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Afternoon T.E.A.: Motown Acoustics

Wednesday, May 25, 2 p.m.

Kellie Nicole and Jon Price cover acoustic arrangements of R&B and the Motown era with songs of Stevie Wonder, Martha & the Vandellas, the Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, the Temptations, and more. Dancing in the aisles is expected! Light refreshments and snacks will be served. Free admission to Afternoon TEA is made possible by the support of the Manhasset Community Fund, Greentree Foundation “Good Neighbor” Fund, the New York Community Bank Foundation and the Nassau County Bar Association “We Care Fund.”

Where: Landmark On Main Street, 232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington Info: (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

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The Zombies, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals

Sunday, May 22, 7 p.m.

The second UK group following the Beatles to score a No. 1 hit in America, The Zombies infiltrated the airwaves with the sophisticated melodies, breathy vocals, choral back-up harmonies and jazzy keyboard riffs of their 1960s hit singles like “She’s Not There” and “Tell Her No”. They will be appearing along with former Rascals frontman Felix Cavaliere, the man behind chart-toppers “Good Lovin’,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”

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

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Andrew Dice Clay Saturday, May 21, 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 22, 8 p.m.

Comedian Andrew Dice Clay’s rise to fame was nothing less than meteoric; becoming the first comedian to sell out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row and the only performer ever “Banned For Life from MTV.” Over the last few years, Clay’s career has experienced a resurgence, most notably when he starred in Woody Allen’s “Blue Jasmine,” roles on “Entourage” and “Vinyl” and his new aptly titled Showtime series “Dice.”

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

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City Alley, Foam & The Fulcrum Thursday, May 26, 8 p.m.

The Space hosts three Long Island-based bands Thursday night. City Alley, from East Northport, is composed of Joe DiGiglio, Matt Cusack and Chris Insignares; Foam features Jude Renna and Jim Cyran sharing the guitar and vocal duties, Frank Mortillaro on drums and bassist Mike Dunn; and The Fulcrum is an alternative rock trio with a high-energy live show.

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Africa to Auschwitz: Germany, Genocide and Denial

Sunday, May 22, 2 p.m.

A panel discussion about the first genocide of the 20th century and its impact on Nazism.

From 1904 to 1908, Imperial Germany murdered at least 80,000 Ovaherero and approximately 10,000 Nama during Germany’s colonization of Southwest Africa, in the region known today as Namibia. This will be the first time this topic has been presented in the United States, publicly and with an international panel of experts.

Where: Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove Info: (516) 571-8040 • http://www.hmtcli.org

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Materpieces in the Main House Sunday, May 22,12-5 p.m.

The Caumsett Foundation hosts this juried art exhibit and silent auction featuring local artists. The exhibit and auction will take place in the Marshall Field lll Main House at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve.

The event will close with wine, hors d’oeuvres, music and a meet and greet with the artists from 3 to 5 p.m..

All proceeds will go to the preservation of the park.

Tickets for the closing party are $25 per person, $35 at the door.

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Enjoy a guided nature walk on our trails. Our 155-acre site is home to more than 149 resident and migratory birds, 49 species of butterflies and 150 native plant species. Meet your guide at site entrance at 12:50 p.m. $5 admission for one hour.

Where: Hoffman Center nature preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, 600 northern boulevard, Muttontown Info: (516) 922-3290 • www.hoffmancenter.org

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Dance it up in honor of World Turtle Day! Celebrate our favorite shelled reptiles and discover interesting facts about turtles at our Information Station, make fun turtle crafts,and get your face painted. Dress in green for door prizes! All ages. Facepainting $4; all else free with paid admission; members are free.

Where: The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main Street , Cold Spring Harbor Info: 631-367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum.org

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wesome Animal Show Saturday, May 21, 1:00 p.m.

Ranger Eric Powers, a wildlife biologist with 27 years’ experience, will present a fascinating show about wildlife, pets and nature. The presentation will include a hands on look at bones, skulls, fur and other wildlife artifacts. Ranger Powers will also give guests a comparative look at some commonly mistaken animals, such as African and American bullfrogs; a turtle and a tortoise; and geckos and skinks. He will also present the differences between North American and tropical snakes; solid-haired and hollowhaired mammals; and underground and treetop insects.

Where: Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Boulevard, Manorville Info: 631-878-6644 • www.longislandgamefarm.com

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Saturday, May 21 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Tuesday, May 24 through Friday, May 27 at 10:15 a.m. and noon

Join us for a live musical adventure set in Long Island’s Great South Bay. Meet Clammy the Clam who confesses she is not “happy as a clam,” and sets out to find happiness by wishing on a star. Along the way she makes friends and meets a feisty fiddler crab, a fluke, a jelly and a sea star. Join the cast on a multi-sensory storytelling experience as you learn facts about Clammy and the other creatures of the Great South Bay. Written by award-winning family performer/ journalist and Long Islander Lena Pennino-Smith, this show gets everyone singing, dancing and clamoring for more (while sneaking in some local science and geography).

Back by popular demand after an amazing run last year!

Happy as Clams is a joint production of LICM and Songs by Lena. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $9 per seat with museum admission ($7 per seat LICM members), $12 theater only.

Where: Long Island Children’s Museum Info: (516) 224-5800 • http://www.licm.org/

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Open Year Round Sea lions may seem clumsy on land, but their oar-like flippers and torpedo-shaped bodies make them strong swimmers and divers. Feedings at 11:15 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., daily. Spend the day at the zoo and visit all of the other fun animals!

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Tommy Emmanuel STEPHEN C. WIDOM CULTURAL ARTS AT EMANUEL 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck (516) 482-5701 • www.scwculturalarts.org/ emanuel-series/ Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Harvey Granat presents “By George!” with special guest Todd Gershwin NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

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The Zombies, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals Tuesday, May 31, 8 p.m.

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m.

Saturday Night Summer Fever Concert Thursday, June 9, 8 p.m.

Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. Friday, June 10, 8 p.m.

Johnny Mathis Thursday, June 16, 8 p.m.

Don Rickles & Regis Philbin: Conversation & Clips Saturday, June 18, 8 p.m.

Happy Together feat. Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron Sunday, June 19, 8 p.m.

Boyz II Men Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m.

Air Supply Friday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m.

Charlie Daniels Band Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m.

Joe Bonamassa The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Thursday, May 26, 8 p.m.

City Alley, Foam & The Fulcrum Thursday, June 2, 8 p.m.

The Studio Rocks Friday, June 10, 8 p.m.

Mary Chapin Carpenter Wednesday, June 15, 8 p.m.

Guster Thursday, June 30, 8 p.m.

Los Lonely Boys Friday, July 1, 8 p.m.

The Lords of 52nd Street Friday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m.

Hot Tuna (Electric) w/Leftover Salmon

Friday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m.

The Wailers The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com Friday, May 20, 8 & 10:30 p.m.

Jim Jefferies˜ Saturday, May 21, 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 22, 8 p.m.

Andrew Dice Clay Saturday, May 28, 8 p.m.

Jo Koy Thursday, June 2, 8 p.m.

Cowboy Mouth with The Grave Jinglers & Quarter Horse Friday, June 3, 8 p.m.

I Love the 90’s Show with The Fresh Kids of Bel-Air with Special Guest – Dee Wiz Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m.

Chris Hardwick Friday, June 10, 8 p.m.

Friday Night Fever Sunday, June 12, 8 p.m.

The Dolan Twins Monday, June 13, 7:30 p.m.

Voyage w/ Fleetwood Macked Saturday, June 18, 8 p.m.

Appetite for Destruction – The Ultimate Guns & Roses Experience Friday, June 24, 8 p.m.

Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot Sunday, June 26, 8 p.m.

Creedence Clearwater Revisited Friday, July 1, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 2, 8 p.m.

Get The Led Out – The American Led Zeppelin Sunday, July 10, 8 p.m.

Zappa Plays Zappa Tuesday, July 12, 8 p.m.

Michael McDonald Friday, July 21, 8 p.m.

Gin Blossoms Friday, July 22, 8 p.m.

The 2016 Summerland Tour: Sugar Ray, Everclear, Sponge & Lit! Monday, July 25, 8 p.m.

Lukas Graham & Bebe Rexha Friday, July 29, 8 p.m.

Grateful Overkill: Half Step, The Rumble Tuesday, Aug. 9, 8 p.m.

Michael Bolton Friday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m.

The Bangles Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m.

Rusted Root & Toad The Wet Sprocket Saturday, Sept. 10, 8 p.m.

Little Feat Friday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m.

Boyce Avenue The madison theatre at molloy college 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.

(516) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny.org Saturday, July 16, 8 p.m.

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A&E Calendar cont’d GOVERNORS’ COMEDY CLUB 90 Division Ave. Levittown (516) 731-3358 • http://tickets.govs. com/index.cfm Friday, May 20, 8 p.m.

Mick Thomas Saturday, May 21, 7 & 9:30 p.m.

John Ziegler

March 19 – July 10 Glamorous Graffiti: Basquiat, Crash, Haring & more This companion exhibition looks at the work of Kenny Scharf’s contemporaries active in the exciting New York graffiti and street art movement of the 1980s. Including a 1988 portfolio of five silk-screened prints by Keith Haring, a range of graffiti styles are explored BROKERAGE COMEDY CLUB through the work of the artists Jean 2797 Merrick Road, Michel Basquiat, Lee Quiñones, Crash, Bellmore (516) 785-8655 • http://tickets.broker- Futura 2000, Toxic and many others.

Films documenting early 1980s graffiti agecomedy.com and urban culture are also included in Friday, May 20, 8 p.m. the exhibition. The artists A-One, Daze, Saturday, May 21, 7:30 &10 p.m.

Dondi, Koor, Lady Pink, Noc, Richard Mike Vecchione Hambleton and Rammellzee appear Wednesday, May 25, 8 p.m. in films such as Downtown 81 by Edo Joey G Presents: The Up in Smoke Bertoglio, Wild Style by Charlie Ahearn Comedy Series and Style Wars by Henry Chalfant and Tony Silver.

PLANTING FIELDS Tuesday, June 7, 1-2 p.m.

Coe Hall Historic House Museum Sketching in the Galleries 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay You don’t have to be able to draw to enjoy (516) 922-9200 • http://www.plantingthis new program! This is not about the fields.org final result but rather about taking time to look closely at works of art in the gallerSaturday, May 28, 6 p.m.

Concert in the Park – Kenny J’s Orches- ies to get a better understanding of how the artist created them. Led by Museum tra, Red, White & Blues educators, this program will encourage Holocaust Memorial and Toler- visitors to slow down as they engage in a variety of drawing assignments that ance Center of Nassau County focus on the artists’ use of line, propor100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove tion, texture and value. Paper, pencils will (516) 571-8040 • http://www.hmtcli.org be provided (participants are welcome to Sunday, May 22, 2 p.m. bring their own sketch books). Program is Africa to Auschwitz: Germany, Genolimited to ten people per session. Admiscide and Denial sion is $5 (members), $15 (nonmembers) and includes Museum admission. Register QUEENSBOROUGH PERFORMING at nassaumuseum.org/events.

ARTS CENTER Thursday, June 9, 1-2 p.m.

222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside, NY 11364 Brown Bag Lectures - Riva Ettus (718) 595-2905 • http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/ Bring a sandwich and enjoy lunch with qpac/ friends as Museum docent Riva Ettus Sunday, May 29, 3 p.m. presents an informative talk on the life Music of the Knights and career of contemporary artist Kenny Scharf whose work is currently on view Nassau county museum of art at the Museum. Afterward, join the 2 p.m.

1 Museum Dr., Roslyn public exhibition tour. Free with Museum (516) 484-9338 • http://nassaumuseum. admission. Reservations not needed; first org come, first seated.

MAIN GALLERIES AUTISM PROGRAMS March 19 – July 10 Various dates through June 2016 Kenny Scharf Creative Expeditions Emerging with the New York City Children aged 5-10 who are on the augraffiti and street art movement of tism spectrum, along with their families the 1980s, Kenny Scharf (b. 1958) is or caregivers, engage in gallery experiknown for his vibrantly colorful large- ences that encourage talking about and scale paintings and exuberantly playful making art. For further information, call (516) 484-9338, ext. 12. installations.

Various dates through June 2016 His imagery draws upon pop icons, Autism & the Arts media advertising and consumer culture of the 1960s, including TV cartoon Children aged 11-16 who are on the autism spectrum, along with their families characters such as the Flintstones or caregivers, engage in making and and the Jetsons. Curated by Director Karl E. Willers and the Museum’s staff, exploring art through experiences that Kenny Scharf showcases major paint- promote independence and communication. For further information, call (516) ings and sculptures from throughout 484-9338, ext. 12. the artist’s career.

ONGOING Highlights of this exhibition are the expansive mural Pop Renaissance that Sculpture Park Approximately 40 works, many of them surrounds the viewer, a version of monumental in size, by renowned artists the artist’s Cosmic Cavern club-like including Fernando Botero, Tom Otterenvironment, as well as a recreation ness, George Rickey and Mark DiSuvero of the artist’s former Brooklyn studio complete with spattered walls, painted among others, are situated to interact furniture and other workspace ephem- with nature on the museum’s magnificent 145-acre property. era.

Walking Trails SECOND FLOOR GALLERIES

The museum’s 145 acres include many marked nature trails through the woods, perfect for family hikes or independent exploration.

Gardens From restored formal gardens of historic importance to quiet little nooks for dreaming away an afternoon, the museum’s 145 acre property features many lush examples of horticultural arts. Come view our expanded gardens and beautiful new path to the museum.

For The Family Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m.; Family Tour at 1 p.m.; Art Activities at 1:30 p.m. on March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 24. Converse, collaborate and create at Neiman Marcus Family Sundays at the Museum. Be inspired by the works in the galleries, explore new art materials. Family Sundays allow children and the adults in their lives to take time to reconnect while talking about and making art together. During the showing of Kenny Scharf, we will draw inspiration from this artist’s colorful, imaginative art works. New projects featured every week. Reservations not needed. Free with Museum admission. Please note: Neiman Marcus Family Sundays at the Museum not offered on April 17, please plan to attend the special family program on that date.

favorites; followed by literature-inspired activities and crafts. Ages 3 to 5. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Marvelous May Flowers Tuesday, May 24 through Friday, May 27 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

May is blossoming with color! Join us and create a collage of beautiful blooms, sure to brighten up your day!

All ages. Free with museum admission.

Happy as Clams: The Musical Tuesday, May 24 through Friday, May 27 at 10:15 a.m. and noon Tuesday, May 31 through Friday, June 3 at 10:15 a.m. and noon Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Join us for a live musical adventure set in Long Island’s Great South Bay. Meet Clammy the Clam who confesses she is not “happy as a clam,” and sets out to find happiness by wishing on a star.

Along the way she makes friends and meets a feisty fiddler crab, a fluke, a jelly and a sea star. Join the cast on a multi-sensory storytelling experience as you learn facts about Clammy and the other creatures of the Great South Bay. Written by award-winning family performer/journalist and Long Islander Lena Pennino-Smith, this show gets everyone singing, dancing and clamorLong island ing for more (while sneaking in some children’s museum local science and geography). Back by 11 Davis Ave, Garden City popular demand after an amazing run (516) 224-5800 • http://www.licm.org/ last year! Happy as Clams is a joint Museum Hours: Daily from 10 a.m.production of LICM and Songs by Lena.

5 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated).

Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $9 per seat with Museum admission: $12 for adults and museum admission ($7 per seat LICM children over 1 year old, $11 seniors, members), $12 theater only.

FREE to museum members and children Music and Movement under 1 year old. Additional fees for Wednesday, May 25 from 11:30 a.m. – theater and special programs may apply. noon For additional information, contact (516) Join us for a musical morning that gets 224-5800. little bodies moving; pick up a musical stART (Story + Art) instrument and add your voice to our Tuesday, May 24 and Thursday, May,26, sing along songs session. Ages: 5 and 11:30 a.m. - noon. under. Fee: $3 with museum admission Join us each week as we read child($2 LICM members). hood classics and introduce new Continued on Page 33

Grabby and Clammy from “Happy as Clams” The Musical” will perform at the Long Island Children’s Museum in May and June

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Chamber concerts at Temple to host talk on Sands Point Preserve violence in South Asia Chamber Players International will present the fourth concert of its 2015/16 Landmark series, on Sunday, May 22, with the concert at 3:00 p.m. and a wine/buffet reception immediately following at their new venue, Hempstead House at Sands Point Preserve at 127 Middle Neck Road in Sands Point.

This program features Beethoven’s “Archduke” Piano Trio, Mozart’s Piano Trio in C Major and Great Gatsby-era song selections.

Performers will include violinist Bela Horvath, cellist Adrian Daurov and pianist Yoni Levyatov. More about them at http://chamberplayersinternational.org/ our-performers.

Admission is $45 per person, with group rates available. For tickets, contact Hempstead House at 516-304-5076 or visit http://sandspointpreserveconser-

vancy.org/events/chamber-players-international-in-hempstead-house/.

Chamber Players International is a major regional performing arts organization presenting between 25 and 30 concert events serving the entire New York metropolitan area. Its artistic mission is to bring chamber music and chamber orchestra performances of the highest artistic quality to audiences throughout the area including world-renowned guest ensembles such as the International Chamber Orchestra of Rome, The World Youth Alliance Chamber Orchestra of the U.N. New York.

Core ensemble members include violinists Emil Chudnovsky, Bela Horvath, Anastasia Khitruk, violists Mialtin Zhezha and Cong Wu, cellists Andrey Tchekmazov, Adrian Daurov and pianists Yoni Levyatov, Svetlana Smolina, Julia Zilberquit.

Ballet, chamber group partners with Hoftstra Two members of Long Island’s performing arts community — The American Chamber Ensemble and Eglevsky Ballet — are partnering with Hofstra University’s Department of Music to present a concert titled “The Music That Makes Me Dance,” a musical marriage of music and movement, on Saturday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse at South Campus.

The concert features music by Cole Porter, Felix Mendelssohn, Shostakovich, Piazzola, Gershwin, Jules Styne, Jon Russ, and Hofstra alumnus Andres Maldonado ’15, as well as choreography by Mikhail Fokine, Samuel Kunzman, Eric Lewis Thielman, and Maurice Brandon Curry, who serves as Executive Artistic Director at Eglevsky Ballet.

The concert features special guest artist Ashley Tuttle of American Ballet Theatre. Tuttle was invited by Mikhail Baryshnikov to join American Ballet

Theatre at the age of 16, and her career spanned 17 years with A.B.T., reaching the rank of Principal dancer.

Founded by former New York City Ballet principal dancer Andre Eglevsky, one of the greatest dancers of his generation, Eglevsky Ballet has been bringing balletic artistry of the highest caliber to Long Island for more than 50 years. Eglevsky Ballet has long been recognized as a prominent, professional company.

The American Chamber Ensemble celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015.

Tickets for “The Music That Makes Me Dance: are $35 for adults and $25 for senior citizens and students. Special group rates available by request. For tickets and more information call the Hofstra Box Office at (516) 463-6644 or visit www.HofstraTickets.com. If seats are available, tickets will also be sold at the door, starting 90 minutes prior to show time.

On Friday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m., John Sifton, Asia Advocacy Director for Human Rights Watch, will be the guest in the pulpit at Temple Emanuel of Great Neck. He will offer the talk, “Violence All Around.”

John Sifton works on South and Southeast Asia.

Previously, he was the director of One World Research, a public interest research and investigation firm.

Before joining One World Research, Sifton spent six years at Human Rights Watch, first as a researcher in the Asia division, focusing on Afghanistan and Pakistan, then as the senior researcher on terrorism and counterterrorism. In 2000 and 2001, Sifton worked for the International Rescue Committee, primarily in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and in 1999 he worked at a refugee advocacy organization in Albania and Kosovo.

He holds a law degree from New York University and a bachelor’s degree from St. John’s College, Annapolis. He is the grandson of theologian Reinhold Niebuhr.

Sifton’s talk will be preceded by a brief service.

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& A, and, in conclusion, refreshments will be served. All members of the community are invited to attend. Admission is free.

Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane in Great Neck.

For further information, please call 516.482.5701.

John Sifton will be guest in the pulpit at Temple Emanuel on Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. All members of the community are welcome.

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A&E Calendar cont’d beginning to end and learn about a leading figure of the “pop-art” moveKids in the Kitchen ment, which began in the 1950s. Step Friday, May 27 from 11:30 a.m.- noon into a working silkscreen studio, Children practice using real cooking similar to Warhol’s “Factory”; create an tools (with some help from adults) as original piece of art; dress up like the we make easy, yummy, kid-friendly characters seen in Warhol paintings snacks from start to finish. Children and play with toys like those collected gain experience measuring ingredients, by the artist. Original artwork featured following directions and building their in the exhibit is from Warhol’s Myth vocabulary.

Series; including characters familiar to Ages: 3-5. Material Fee: $4 with muchildren such as Mickey Mouse, Santa seum admission ($3 LICM members).

Claus, the Wicked Witch of the West Messy Afternoons and Uncle Sam. Week-long artist-inSaturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 22 residence programs will supplement from 3:30-5 p.m. the exhibit experience. Sandra Carrion We’ll be up to our elbows in oobleck, and Keith Gamache will lead hands-on clean mud and slime … and we hope public workshops and take part in a you’ll join us for the type of artistic joint art exhibition at the Museum. All activities that everyone loves, but not ages. Free with museum admission. one likes to clean-up after. Except us! Bug Bonanza!

Ages: 18 months to 4 years. Free with Sunday, June 5 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. museum admission.

Join us for a Bug Bonanza at LICM! Outdoor Exhibit – Our Backyard Discover the amazing lives and natural Open Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 history of insects, spiders and other p.m. (Weather permitting) creepy crawly creatures. Learn about LICM’s award-winning outdoor exhibit bug anatomy and fascinating insects re-opens for the season. Save time that help make up more than threeto explore the sensory garden, make quarters of all animals on Earth. Create evaporation art or take the helm of fun insect crafts, participate in activity our weather. This interactive garden challenges and even enjoy a tasty treat invites children and adults to expand made with edible insects! Bug Botheir knowledge, involvement and sen- nanza is made possible by a generous sitivity with the natural world. grant from Arrow Exterminating, Inc. All ages. Free with museum admisGood Bug/Bad Bug sion.

Sunday, June 5 at 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.

Marvelous May Flowers Find out what makes a bug good or Tuesday, May 31 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. bad, helpful or dangerous from an May is blossoming with color! Join Arrow Exterminating entomologist. us and create a collage of beautiful Explore the fascinating world of variblooms, sure to brighten up your day! ous insects including Subterranean All ages. Free with museum admisTermites, Carpenter Ants, Black Widow sion.

Spiders and more. Tickets are limited Dancing Jellyfish and can be obtained at the LICM Box Wednesday, June 1 through Friday, June 3 Office on a first come, first serve basis. from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Bug Bonanza is made possible by a You’ll be jumping for joy with your generous grant from Arrow Extermiown dancing jellyfish toy! Join us and nating, Inc. create a fun jellyfish using colorful All ages. Free with museum admission. dot stampers and streamers! All ages.

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Community Calendar Project Independence Support & Social Group The Town of North Hempstead’s Project Independence is reminding residents that they offer free support and social groups.

Call 311 or (516) 869-6311 for more information.

Memorial Day Commemoration and Fireworks Join us in honoring those who have sacrificed their lives in defense of our freedom on Saturday, May 28 at the Annual Memorial Day Commemoration and Fireworks at North Hempstead Beach Park! Music

by Unforgettable Fire, a U2 tribute band, and FiveStone, playing popular songs from the 80s. The program begins at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at darkness. For more information, please call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

Night Club Style Karaoke Sunday May 15, from 8 to 12 p.m. at The Living Room, 432 No Wantagh Ave Bethpage. $10 buffet per person. Come sing and enjoy the top Long Island singers bring back memories. You don’t have to Northport Chorale sing to have fun meeting new people, so The Northport Chorale presents John why not give it a try?

Rutter’s Gloria and other Rutter favorites on Friday, May 13 at 8 p.m. Northport High Asian-American Festival School, 154 Laurel Hill Rd, Northport. $15 Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Adults, $12 Seniors, $10 Students. Tickets Town Board are pleased to announce the available at the door. Call 631-223-3789 for return of the Asian-American Festival on more info or visit www.northportchorale.

Saturday, May 21 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at com North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington. Join us S.T.O.P. Program for a day full of cultural performances, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi an arts and crafts market and delicious Bosworth is proud to announce the next Asian cuisine. For more information, call Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P.) 311 or (516) 869-6311. program will be held Sunday, May 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Hempstead First Annual Clark Botanic Garden Beach Park,175 West Shore Road, Port Spring Festival Washington. The S.T.O.P. program offers Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Town of North Hempstead residents the Judi Bosworth and the Town Board anopportunity to dispose of chemical and othnounced that the Town will be holding its er waste that is too dangerous to dispose First Annual Clark Botanic Garden Spring of with routine curbside pickups. For more Festival on Sunday, May 15 from 12 p.m. information, call 311 or (516) 869-6311. For to 5 p.m. at Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I U additional dates and a full list of accepted Willets Road, Albertson. For more inforpollutants, please visit the link below. mation, call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

For Trivia Lovers Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser At 7 p.m. Two Wednesday nights each The Nassau County Chapter of the month at Page One Restaurant, 90 School National Association of Professional St. Glen Cove. Call (516) 625-8804 for Women* (NAPW) will host its biggest information. fundraiser of the year for the Ronald McDonald House of New Hyde Park which Singles Association Of L.I. will be held at: The American Legion Hall: For information on events, please call (516) Post 144, 730 Willis Avenue, Williston 825-0633 or (516) 333-2851 or e-mail Park. Saturday, June 11 from 6 to 10 p.m. singlesassociationofli@yahoo.com.

This fun-filled night will include a buffet dinner, open bar, door prizes, and basket Your Widowed Social Group The group meets on the third Wednesday raffles. Raffle tickets will be sold at the event. The cost of a ticket is $48.00 and of the each month (except July and August) from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s can be purchased via this link: http:// R.C. Church on Franklin Ave. and Fifth napwronaldmcdonaldhouse.eventbrite.

Street, Garden City. There is a $5 fee for com. Tickets can also be purchased at members and a $8 fee for non-members. the door.

Routes and speeds vary depending on the group.

Ride is canceled if the roads are wet or temperature is below 40 degrees. Free Area Cyclists Unite parking in the lot till 9 a.m. and after 6 There are several area cyclists & cycling p.m. Helmets and road bikes mandatory. groups that ride before or after work on Weekdays. Let’s Ride Together !! A bigger Beginners welcome. Ride at your own group is more fun and a better work out. I risk. April to November. Come & meet invite you to join the areas longest running others who are interested in your sport, you may even pick up a pointer or two Weekday cycling group. When: Weekdays before work or after work Where: parking from one of the veteran cyclists. Contact lot across from Great Neck Diner, Corner David (Speedy) Emanuel at speedyemanuel@optonline.net or 516-840-9370 of Bond Street and Grace Avenue. or 516-487-8065 before 9:45 p.m. for Description of ride : About 15 miles in schedule and to confirm your participaabout one hour, 20 minutes (Non stop) tion.

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Great Neck Library Soprano Liora Michelle performs at the Atria Cutter Mill presented by the Great Neck Library Music Advisory Committee All are invited to enjoy the music of soprano Liora Michelle when she performs on Sunday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Atria Cutter Mill, 96 Cutter Mill Road, Great Neck 11021, presented by the Great Neck Library Music Advisory Committee.

You will be delighted by an array of beautiful arias and duets from both well-known and rarely performed opera, topped off by some favorite operetta and American Songbook gems.

Liora Michelle has performed well over twenty roles of the beloved lyric soprano heroine repertoire to critical acclaim, including Violetta, Desdemona and Tosca. Engagements have taken her to Japan, Europe, Canada and Australia as well as around the Eastern United States. Recent performances include the title role of Madama Butterfly. Concert highlights include a Steinway Hall recital for the International Rachmaninoff Society, the Italian Government’s international Verdi tribute Va Pensiero and excerpts from Norma and Medea for the Australian EMIsponsored tribute to Maria Callas. Ms. Michelle returned to Melbourne City Opera to perform the formidable role of Odabella in the Australian Premiere of Verdi’s Attila. Liora also performed with Maestro Vincent LaSelva in New York’s Central Park as Leonora in Il Trovatore, the title role in Giovanna d’Arco and Mimì in La Bohème.

Sunday afternoon recitals are arranged by the Music Advisory Committee, now in its 45th year. MAC is cochaired by founding member Gabe Chieco, and includes Beatrice Aubrey, Mary Dehn, Michele Ganz (co-chair) and Estelle Pace. This all volunteer committee is comprised of Great Neck residents and represents a wide range

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Fandom Club for Teens at Station Join YA Librarian Courtney Greenblatt for Fandom Club on Saturday, May 21 at 11:00 a.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market and Planet Fitness. Calling all fans of anime, manga, comics, graphic novels, science fiction, fantasy, and more. Talk about what you are reading and watching. Bring your artwork and collectibles. Trade comics and cards. (60 minutes) Call 466-8055, ext. 218.

Soprano Liora Michelle. The Great Neck Library Music Advisory Committee presents soprano Liora Michelle at the Atria Cutter Mill. of musical experience and performance.

Please call 466-8055, ext.

277 to reserve a space or register online at greatnecklibrary.org, as seating is very limited.

Lakeville Literary Club The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon Join Librarian Judy Snow when she leads a discussion of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon on Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lakeville Branch, 475 Lakeville Road. A mathematically gifted but autistic young man tries to solve the mystery of the murder of his neighbor’s dog. Registration is recommended. Call 466-8055, ext. 231/232, or go online at greatnecklibrary. org. Copies of the book will be available to registered patrons for pick-up at the branch of their choice.

Parkville Book Group Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Join Librarian Jonathan Au-

brey for a discussion of Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, at the next Parkville Book Group on Thursday, May 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), in New Hyde Park. This is a powerful, tender story of race and identity by the award-winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun. Call 466-8055, ext. 271.

Film at Station Branch All film matinees are now held at the Station Branch while the Main Library building is being renovated. The next film, about high-finance, will be shown on Thursday, May 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Station Branch, Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, 26 Great Neck Road, (2nd level), above Best Market and Planet Fitness.

Refer to the Library Newsletter, film brochure or website for further information on the films scheduled. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Arrive early as seating is limited. Priority seating is given to Great Neck School District residents.

Please bring your Library card, driver’s license or other

HTML5 Computer Workshop for Teens at Station Dive into the newest version of HTML in this beginnerfriendly, hands-on introductory workshop on Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market and Planet Fitness. Learn the differences between HTML and HTML5, and how application programming interfaces (APIs) enable it to use Javascript to create

a simple and fun game. (60 minutes) Call 466-8055, ext. 218 or register online at greatnecklibrary.org. There will be a follow-up workshop on June 1. Registration is for both workshops.

Wanted: Prospective Candidates for the Great Neck Library Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee At the end of January 2017, terms will expire for two four-year seats on the Board of Trustees (currently held

by Josie Pizer and Varda Solomon) and one threeyear seat on the Nominating Committee (currently held by Michael Katz.)

The Nominating Committee invites members of the community who wish to be considered as candidates for the above seats, to send a resume and letter so stating

by June 15, 2016 to: The Chair of the Nominating Committee, c/o The Director’s Office, Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11023. If hand delivering, please bring to the Station Branch Library at 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Great Neck, NY 11021 in the Gardens

at Great Neck Plaza shopping center.

Any nominee for a position on the Board of Trustees or the Nominating Committee must be a member of the Great Neck Library Association or a registered voter with the Nassau County Board of Elections by the Record Date of October 3, 2016.

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

In order to access this service, Library District residents can log on to cancellations. com, type in their zip code or Great Neck Library and obtain information on program cancellations or Library closings.

In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic e-mails from cancellations. com when the Library has posted any information. This is a great way for Library District residents who are connected online to be advised of weather related changes in Library hours or programs.

Parkville librarian retires The Great Neck Library staff and Board of Trustees wish the very best for Librarian Jayne Alexander, Parkville Branch Head, upon her retirement from 35 years of service at the Great Neck Library. Jayne began her career at the Main Library, and after that went on to become Head of the Lakeville Branch in the 1980’s. Following her time at Lakeville, she became Branch Head at Parkville until her last day at the Library before retirement on Friday, April 29, 2016. Parkville Librarian Sheila Cursio, speaking for herself and the entire staff at Parkville, will miss Jayne and her dedication, friendship and sense of

humor. Jayne initiated innovative programs at Parkville including the Parkville Book Group, the morning one-onone computer help, and many others. She set the positive tone for the Branch, making it a comfortable and friendly place for the community.

Congratulations go to Librarian Justin Crossfox, Great Neck Library Children’s Librarian, in his new position as Parkville Branch Head.

Justin has been with the Library since 2004, beginning in the Circulation Dept. Much success is wished for Justin in his continued career with the Great Neck Library and new home at the Parkville Branch.

Librarian Sheila Cursio and Parkville Branch Head, Librarian Jayne Alexander celebrate Jayne’s retirement from the Great Neck Library after 35 years of service.

Great Neck Social Center World in Depth Now, more than ever, the Social Center sends you fast relief from what goes on in Albany, Washington, and all areas of the globe. How? Through our fantastically moderated weekly program of “World in Depth”.

The men and women who gather

Thursdays at 2 p.m. are among the brightest, sharpest and wittiest folks in the Senior Strata of North Hempstead! A moderator keeps them on topic even when the discussion gets heated! The moderators? The erudite Janet de Winter, Jeigh Duran, Martha Cohen, and an occasional

Guest Chair. Best of all, these sessions are free, so just come in and add your own opinions to the mix.

Memorial Day Celebration Though Memorial Day is on Monday, the 30th we at the Social Center celebrate their heroism and

sacrifice at noon on Friday, May 27. We will serve a delicious lunch followed by fresh watermelon and a patriotic cake (red, white and blue) with strawberries and blueberries.

Call the Center at (516)487-0025 to reserve a seat.

Social Security Benefits Join us on Thursday, May 26th at 10:30-11:45a.m. as Nilsa Henriquez gives you important information about your Social Security benefits.

There will be time for you to ask questions about all the new changes and how they will affect you.

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Great Neck Park District Sunday @ 3: Lea Longa Come see Lea Longo perform at Great Neck House on Sunday, May 22 at 3 p.m.

From pop to world music through jazz, Lea Longo is an award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter who has explored several genres with equal success, garnering praise and prizes along the way. Her voice is pure, smooth and soothing to the ear. Early influences of pop and jazz gently seep into each song, along with her heartfelt stories of home and life experience. Some of her music has appeared in major film & television shows, including “Cheaper by the Dozen,” starring Steve Martin, plus the popular hit television shows “Dawson’s Creek”, “Party of Five”, “North Shore”, “Felicity” and “Summerland”. Fluent in a number of languages, her Italian jazz album “Buon Natale All’Italiana” features Italian musical standards. She also sings in French and Spanish.

A park card is required for admission to Great Neck House.

of the title character, who rose to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty. Directed

by David O. Russell, it is rated PG-13 and runs 124 minutes.

Admission requires a park card.

Weekend Movie The 2015 film, Joy, starring Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper, will be shown at Great Neck House on Friday, May 20 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 21 at 5 & 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. Joy is the story

Parkwood Family Aquatic Center Parkwood Family Aquatic Center promises to be spectacular for the whole family this summer! Enjoy free events and programs with your membership such as Aqua Zumba class, Tai Chi,

Choose Camp Parkwood for your children’s summer experience. registration required. Children under 16 yrs. not permitted to attend.

Lea Longo, jazz singer, will be performing this weekend at Great Neck House.

Rubber Duckie races, Teen and Adult party nights and so much more! Register now at Great Neck House, for your 2016 pool membership.

Nature Program: Introduction to Wilderness Survival Sunday, May 29 at 11 a.m., discover how to survive on your own in the wilderness during this hands-on program, geared for the average adult.

You will learn how to find food, start a fire and build shelter. Meet in the first lot of Kings Point Park at the Steamboat Rd. entrance. No

Spring and Summer Employment in the Park District The Park District is currently looking for lifeguards, sailing instructors, Camp personnel, gate attendants and more at tennis and the pool for the 2016 season. Those wishing to apply may do so by picking up an application at the Parkwood Administration office, 65 Arrandale Avenue, 487-7665; at the 5 Beach Road office, 482-0181; or by going to greatneckparks.org.

Time to apply is now!

Camp Parkwood If you are looking for a memorable summer program for your children, Camp Parkwood is the one for you!

Age appropriate activities for children ages 3 and up include swimming, sports, arts & crafts, karate, rock wall climbing, sailing, tennis and so much more! We are now offering a new optional doorto-door transportation service for children ages 4 and over as well as a new Junior Travel Program for campers in sixth through eighth grades. Register weekly or for the whole summer! Call (516) 482-0355 for more information.

Park Card Renewals Park cards can be obtained or renewed at Great Neck House. It is necessary to have a current park card in order to participate in Park District programs. All family members, including children, must be entered into the computer prior to registration for any course, car permit, daily/

monthly parking tickets, summer play group/camp, pool membership, indoor tennis time or tennis lessons. Proof of residence required, even for renewals. Call Great Neck House for further information regarding proof of residence: 482-0355.

ParkWatch Now that the weather is warmer, there is more activity outside. The ParkWatch program is composed of observant residents willing to report vandalism and suspicious behavior occurring in the parks after dark. Please help to keep your parks and facilities in top shape by calling and reporting such activity to park security at 504-GNPD (504-4673). (For emergencies and to report a crime in progress, residents should still call 911.)

Great Neck Community Calendar ST. ALOYSIUS SOCIABLES Wednesday Monthly Luncheon - 1 p.m. June 8, sponsored by the St. Aloysius Sociables of Great Neck, at the Inn of Great Neck, 30 Cutter Mill Road, Great Neck.

Cost: Price of your meal.

Please contact John Hyland, (516) 482-3795 for reservations.

BOOSTS LOCAL RESTAURANTS In order to show community dedication and support, Leonard N. Katz, President of the Rotary Club of Great Neck, has instituted a new dynamic to his club. They have begun to have dinner events at local Great Neck restaurants on a monthly basis. The second Wednesday of each month

will be given over to the club patronizing local establishments. As a further welcoming gesture, the club invites town residents and businesspeople to visit these restaurants with them to network and to participate in keeping Great Neck great and a wonderful place to live and work. They say, “come and discover how meaningful it is to give back to the community”. For more information, visit their Facebook page, Rotary Club of Great Neck or their website, www.rotaryclubofgreatneck.org. To join with them and be a dinner participant, just call 516487-9392 or email them at rotaryclubofgreatneck@ aol.com.

REAP MUSIC PROGRAM Reap (retired, energetic

and active people) meets every Tuesday morning at 20 Cumberland Ave., the Great Neck Adult Education Center. Our meeting begins at 9 a.m. when Lillian Zamora will discuss, “The Knights Templar.” “My Opinion” will be offered by Milton Rosen. He is sure to provoke your thinking!! We are pleased to have Barbara Fleisher *Guitarist* to play “Standards and Old Time Music.” We have lunch together family style so bring your lunch and enjoy the coffee, tea and refreshments for dessert. The roundtable discussion on Current Events will be led by Herb Finkston at 12:30. And don’t forget Stan Raubas, who brings some humor to the group! We are nonsectarian, friendly, and have a

varied membership from both Queens and Nassau Counties. You are guaranteed to meet new people in a pleasant learning environment.

WOMANSPACE A discussion group devoted to issues concerning women. Weekly meetings are held every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Great Neck Senior Center, at 80 Grace Ave, Great Neck.

New members welcome.

For more info call Joan Keppler at (516) 487-5844.

LIONS CLUB OF GREAT NECK Lions Club of Great Neck meets the first Monday of each month at Pearl East Restaurant, 1190 Northern Blvd., Manhasset at 12 p.m. If you would like to

attend a meeting and learn more about our club, please contact fernweiss@aol.com or call (516) 829-5192.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program - FREE Silver Sneakers Exercise Classes For All Levels: Balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors.

Monday through Saturday.

Garden City, Roslyn and Great Neck. Call for more details, including seeing if you are eligible and class times, (516) 745-8050.

ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS The Rotary Club of Great Neck invites town residents and business persons to visit one of their breakfast meetings for busi-

ness networking and to participate in keeping Great Neck ‘great’ as a wonderful place to live and work . They meet Wednesday mornings at 8 a.m. in the boardroom of TD Bank, 2 Great Neck Road. To arrange for your visit as a guest or if interested in becoming one of their weekly speakers please call (516) 487-9392 or email at rotaryclubofgreatneck@aol. com In alignment with their club motto being, “They Profit Most Who Serves Best”, come and discover for yourself how meaningful and satisfying it is to give back to your community while networking through the Rotary Club of Great Neck . For further information please see our website, www.Rotaryclubofgreatneck.org.

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Bank to host 2nd art show

Rotary Club honors students Metropolitan Commercial Bank invites the community to the opening night celebration for the bank’s second Bank on Art Showcase exhibit.

This edition will feature paintings by local artists from the Great Neck Public Schools Community Education program.

The event, which will include refreshments, will be held at the bank’s banking center located at 111 Great Neck Road in Great Neck Plaza, on May 24 at 7 p.m. The event is free of charge.

“We are proud to be a part of this wonderful community and to help support programs like the Great Neck Public Schools Community Education arts program,” said Mark DeFazio, President and CEO of Metropolitan Commercial Bank.

“We specifically designed our Great Neck banking center for

these types of events, and we look forward to making these incredibly talented Great Neck artists’ work accessible to the public. We encourage the whole community to join us on the evening of May 24th to meet the artists and enjoy their artwork.”

The exhibit will display 25 pieces of art.

Artists featured in the showcase include Constance Blackman, Barbara Chin, Janet Dansbury, Amy Finkston, Barbara Flamm, Lois Hellman, Laurie Levine, Diane Lieberman, Charles Messite, Warren Mintz, Piret Mowlen, Stephanie Navon-Jacobson, Laura Porsch, Homa Rabbani, Mina Rabbani, Shelli Robiner-Ardizzone, Joanne Seitelman, Atsuko Ann Seki, Barbara Stone, Rosita Tenembaum, Renee Wasserman, Yoko Watanabe, and Mimi Wohlberg.

Musical accompaniment for the evening will be provided by Steve Belfer, musical accompanist at the Community Education program.

“We are thrilled to participate in Metropolitan Commercial Bank’s Bank on Art Showcase,” said Samantha Tarantola, Director of Community Education for the Great Neck Public Schools.

“Metropolitan Commercial Bank has warmly welcomed our artists and is providing them with a unique opportunity to put their artistic talents on display right here in their own community. We are truly thankful for the support Metropolitan Commercial Bank has shown us and continues to offer the Great Neck community.”

The current exhibition is scheduled to be on display through July 2016.

Elder Law attorney to speak at Temple Isaiah Steven Kass, certified Elder Law Attorney, will discuss Your Family, Your Estate, Your Choice at Temple Isaiah on Monday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Problems may arise when people don’t coordinate the method of passing on their estate to their family.

A well-coordinated estate plan will ensure that your assets pass to whom you want, and in the manner that you have chosen.

Kass will discuss methods to avoid difficulties at an already difficult time.

Kass earned his Law Degree from Pace University School of Law and is admitted to the New

York and New Jersey State Bars.

He is a certified Elder Law Attorney and has helped families complete their estate planning since 1993.

He has written extensively on estate planning, Medicaid planning and applications, Medigap plans and long term care insurance.

He also successfully argued in the New York Supreme Court for the rights of seniors and persons with disabilities.

The community is invited to attend Kass’ presentation at Temple Isaiah, which is located at 1 Chelsea Place.

Each year the Rotary Club of Great Neck acknowledges graduating seniors from Great Neck North, South and the North Shore Hebrew Academy Middle Schools who have demonstrated “Service Above Self,” which is the motto of Rotary International.

Students, parents, family, friends and school administrators all joined with members of the club in a buffet breakfast event.

The students are selected by their respective administrative staff and have not only worked in the community but also have excelled in their individual schools.

They were presented with certificates and a monetary stipend by Club President Leonard N. Katz and were treated to remarks by North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Anna Ka-

plan, as well as Great Neck Superintendent of Schools Teresa Prendergast.

The Rotary Club of Great Neck invites residents and businesspeople to visit its meetings for social and business networking.

On the second Wednesday of each month they have networking/social dinner events at local Great Neck restaurants and on the following monthly Wednesday mornings, they gather for breakfast at 8 a.m. in the boardroom of TD Bank at 2 Great Neck Road.

For more information, you may visit www.rotaryclubofgreatneck.org and/or its’ Facebook page at RotaryClubofGreatNeck.

To arrange for a guest visit or to become a weekly speaker, email rotaryclubofgreatneck@ aol.com or call 516-487-9392.

Author comes to Beth-El Renowned Author Sandra E. Rapoport will present a fraught marital triangle: an indifferent husband, a barren but beautiful wife, a competitive surrogate wife and half-siblings.

How can Abraham begin the first covenantal family, given the emotional stew of his marital situation?

Who will be chosen, and who will receive God’s covenant to the next generation?

Fear, anger, resentment, jealousy, betrayal, sexual passion and parental love add power to the Torah story of our forebears.

Rapoport has co-authored books that blend Bible text with Midrash to tell the stories of the Bible’s women.

As a practicing attorney, Rapoport specialized in litigating sexual harassment cases.

She wrote numerous articles and ran workshops on preventing sexual harassment in the

workplace.

She also has written for law reviews and for commentary on the issues of international law and terrorism, and consults to an auction house specializing in rare Hebrew books and manuscripts.

Rapoport was a Resident Scholar at Harvard University and continues to lecture, write, and teach classes on Bible subjects Join Temple Beth-El of Great Neck’s Sisterhood and Brotherhood present Rapoport on Sunday, May 22 at 10 a.m.

Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this event. All are welcome.

Temple Beth-El of Great Neck is located at 5 Old Mill Road in Great Neck.

For more information, please contact the Temple Beth-El office at 516-487-0900 or visit www. tbegreatneck.org

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Temple to hold spring dinner

Lions club visits cLasP

As they do each year, members of the Lions Club of Great Neck celebrated Arbor Day with the children at CLASP. Lions Club members purchase little clay pots and various stickers which the children use to decorate their pots.

They also purchase flats of flowers and when the pots are

decorated the children each learn how to plant the flowers in the pots.

One little boy said he actually saw his flower growing after he watered it.

The Lions Club thanked Barbara Leopold, Pat Trester, Mitchell Weiss and Fern Weiss for their help.

SCHOOL NEWS

From far left: Deborah Brosowsky and Wende Jager-Hyman are shown here with Natalie Postelnek, Cindy Feldman and chef Susie Fishbein at a recent Sisterhood event. They will be honored as TBS Sisterhood’s Women of Achievement at a dinner on June 2 in Great Neck.

The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn Heights will hold its Spring Dinner and Installation of board members and officers on June 2.

The event will be held at Shiraz Restaurant at 770 Middleneck Rd. in Great Neck between 6:15 p.m. to honor Deborah Brosowsky, Wende JagerHyman and Daniela Klein.

Brosowsky and Jager-Hyman, who are also being honored on the regional level as Sisterhood’s Women of Achievement are completing two years as the Sisterhood’s program vice presidents positions in which they were responsible for Sisterhood dinners, author nights, museum tours, and other memorable events.

Brosowsky is the longtime editor of the synagogue’s monthly bulletin and Wende co-chaired the synagogue’s recent Holocaust Commemoration program and facilitates monthly discussion and book groups at Temple Beth Sholom.

Klein is the Sisterhood’s Torah Fund honoree in recognition of her many years of support for this fund that contributes to the education of clergy and educators at seminaries in Judaism’s conservative movement. She is a past president of Temple Beth Sholom’s Sisterhood and of the former North Shore Long Island Branch of Women’s League of Conservative Judaism (which is now part of the BQLI Region.) Daniela also served as vice president of membership for Temple Beth Sholom.

Please join us as we honor these accomplished women and enjoy Persian and Mediterranean cuisine.

The couvert is $50 for TBS Sisterhood members and $60 for non-members/guests.

Respond by May 25 by sending your checks to Temple Beth Sholom at 401 Roslyn Rd., Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 or contact the temple office at 516-621-2288 for instructions on how to pay online.

The link is on the temple’s website under the name and date of the event in the center scrolling box.

Daniella Klein will be honored as Temple Beth Sholom’s Torah Fund honoree at a dinner at Shiraz Restaurant in Great Neck on June 2.

From left: Deborah Brosowsky and Wende Jager-Hyman will be honored as Women of Achievement at TBS Sisterhood’s Spring Dinner on June 2.

spring concert comes to south The Great Neck South High School Spring Concert 2 will take place on May 25 at 7:30 p.m., in the school auditorium at 341 Lakeville Road.

Featured will be Mixed Choir, Symphonic Band, Senior Concerto with Symphony Orchestra, and Symphony Orchestra.

The Mixed Choir will open the evening with “Awake the Harp,” from the Creation, by Haydn; “He Watching over Israel,” from Elijah, by Mendelssohn; “If Ever I Would Leave You,” from Camelot, by Loewe; “Finale, Act I,” from Iolanthe, by Sullivan; and “John the Revelator,” a traditional song arranged

by Caldwell.

The Symphonic Band will perform “Thundercrest Concert March,” Highlights from The King And I (“I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello, Young Lovers,” “The March of the Siamese Children,” and “Shall We Dance?”), “A Festive Overture for Concert Band” “As They Return,” and Pixar Movie Magic (“The Glory Days,” “The Spirit of Adventure,” “Ratatouille Main Theme,” “The Big Race,” and “You’ve Got A Friend In Me”).

The Senior Concerto with

Symphony Orchestra will perform Concerto for Oboe in C Major, Allegro Spirito, with soloist Min Hyuk Oh, oboe; Concerto for Oboe and Strings, Rondo Pastorale, with soloist Robin Shum, oboe; Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85, Adagio, with soloist Jonathan Lee, cello; Concerto No. 1 for Flute and Orchestra, K. 313, Allegro maestoso, with soloist Robin I. Park, flute; Ciaccona for Violin and String Orchestra, with soloist Helena Woroniecka, violin; and Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25, Introduction: Allo. Modito, Moderato, with soloist Hyerin Yoon, violin.

The Symphony Orchestra will close out the concert with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92, Presto.

This concert will be under the direction of Michael Schwartz, performing arts department head/instrumental director, and Pamela Levy, vocal music director.

The concert is free and the entire community is invited.

For further information regarding this concert or other musical activities at South High, please contact Schwartz at 516441-4851.

SUBMIT & SHARE church to host 100th strawberry fest YOUR PHOTOS AND STORIES WITH US

Great Neck Episcopal Ministry welcomes all to the 100th Annual Strawberry Festival .

The festival will be held on the grounds of All Saints Episcopal Church at 855 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck on Sunday, June 12 from noon to 5 p.m.

Come celebrate a century of community with activities, food, and more.

Have a pet? You can bring your furry friend

and enter the 2nd annual SuperPet contest. The “most super” pet wins a prize.

The Food Court, the Book Nook, and Thrift Shop will be open.

And, of course, let us not forget about those strawberries and shortcake.

For more information, please contact the church office at 516-482-5392.

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North High to host annual Artfest celebrations Great Neck North High School’s annual Artfest, a celebration of the school’s fine and performing arts, will be held over four days and three evenings from May 19–20 and 23–24.

Art events are during the day and evening. Concerts are in the evenings.

All events take place at the school at 35 Polo Road. All events are free and the public is welcomed to attend.

Art Exhibit The Artfest student Art Exhibit will be on Thursday and Friday, May 19 and 20, and Monday and Tuesday, May 23 and 24, during regular school hours.

The Art Exhibit Closing Night Reception will be on May 24, beginning at 6 p.m.

The exhibit is the culminating display of work from all fine art classes including Advanced Placement and Advanced Art, Sculpture & Ceramics, Digital Photography, Digital Design, Fashion, Architecture, and Studio Art. The artwork on display reflects the students’ talent and commitment, as well as their joy in expressing themselves.

Art teachers are Joseph Giacalone, Christine Hakanjin, Emily Man, and Laura Powell.

Repertory Theater The Artfest Repertory Theater performance is on Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m., with its production of Trapped, under the guidance of director/drama teacher Ilana Meredith Schikler.

Information about this performance appeared in an earlier edition of this newspaper.

Concerto Concert The Concerto Concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, May 23, features soloists accompanied by the Symphony Orchestra with excerpts from concertos by Handel, Beethoven, von Weber, RimskyKorsakov, Glazunov, Boccherini, Saint-Saens, Harry DeCosta and Rachmaninoff.

Concerto soloists include violinists August Chen and Katie Tsai, cellist Ellen Xu, bassist Eddie Syn, pianist Kejia (Madeleine) Wang, clarinetist Benjamin Watson, saxophonist Man Yung Hon, flutist Abigail Berkower and tuba player Casey Poon.

The evening will offer a range of character from the traditional type of instrumental concertos to the circus-like fare of the “Tuba Tiger Rag” and ending with the colossal experience of the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 for the mammoth 137-piece Symphonic Orchestra and piano soloist Madeleine Wang.

Artfest Concert The Artfest Concert, on Tuesday, May 24, begins at 7:15 p.m.

The concert theme is “Russian Composers from the 19th and 20th Centuries,” featuring the Chorus, Long Island Sound, Symphonic Band, and Symphony Orchestra performing works from renowned Russian composers.

Just prior to the event, concertgoers will be greeted by a Chamber Ensemble and a Jazz Ensemble offering an emerging tradition “Music in the Lobby.”

The Honors Select Choral Ensemble will perform “He

Watching Over Israel,” by Mendelssohn, followed by The Long Island Sound performing “Dark Eyes” (a traditional Russian cabaret song); “Baubles, Bangles and Beads,” from Kismet; and the Glazunov/traditional Russian piece, “Song of the Volga Boatmen.”

The Chorus will perform “Cool Kids,” “Bashanah Haba’ah,” three Russian folk songs: “The Birch Tree,” “Kalinka,” and “Toom Balalaika,” and a medley from Fiddler on the Roof: “Tradition,” “Matchmaker,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sabbath Prayer,” “To Life,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “Fiddler on the Roof,” with violin soloist Lauren Goldsamt.

The Symphonic Band will perform transcriptions of Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, Prokovieff’s March, from Love for Three Oranges, Shostakovich’s Jazz Waltz No. 2, and Khatchaturian’s Sabre Dance.

The Symphony Orchestra will perform Khatchaturian’s Masquerade Waltz, the entire five movements of Lieutenant Kije by Prokovieff, and the final movement of Symphony No. 5,

by Shostakovich.

The combined Chorus and Symphony Orchestra will close the Concert with Borodin’s Polovetsian Dances, from the opera Prince Igor.

Vocal students will be under the direction of Janine Robinson. Instrumental students will be under the direction of Joseph Rutkowski.

For more information on Artfest, please contact Neil Saggerson, North High fine and performing arts department head, at nsaggerson@greatneck.k12. ny.us.

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Heritage event at North Middle Great Neck North Middle School will host “We Are North Middle,” a cultural heritage celebration combined with a student talent show, on May 25 at 77 Polo Road.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the student cafeteria with interactive cultural artifact displays and ethnic food.

At 7 p.m., the talent show will be held in the auditorium.

The heritage celebration will include diverse displays of artwork, clothing, food, and music, contributed by students, parents, and teachers.

Approximately 70 countries will be represented at the cel-

ebration.

At the talent show, some 50 students will present their talents through vocal, instrumental, and dance pieces.

There will even be an exciting Chinese yo-yo performance and a show-stopping gymnastics routine.

The cultural heritage celebration and student talent show are open to the public.

While admission is free, attendees are asked to please bring a can of food as their entrance “ticket.” Donated food will be given to a local food bank.

For more information, please call 516-441-4500.

South Middle to hold two spring concerts

The Great Neck South Middle School Music Department will present its spring concerts on Monday and Tuesday, May 23 and 24, both evenings starting at 7:30 p.m.

The Art Department will present its Spring Art Show on Friday, May 20, and Monday through Thursday, May 23–26. All events will be held at the school at 349 Lakeville Road.

Spring Concerts The May 23 concert will feature Senior Orchestra, Chorus 7/8, and Senior Band.

Classical selections performed will feature music by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and Bobrowitz.

Popular works by Imagine Dragons and music from Les Miserables will also be heard.

The May 24 Concert will feature Orchestra 6, 6th-Grade Treble Chorus, and Band 6. Classical selections will feature music

by Bach and Rossini.

Popular works by Blood, Sweat and Tears, Duke Ellington, Spencer Davis, and music from Aladdin will also be performed.

As always, the concerts are free and the brief programs offer perfect opportunities to introduce children from pre-K through grade 5 to the concerts they may very well be a part of in the future.

Instrumental students are taught by Department Head Alan Schwartz and Mark Boschen.

Teaching Assistant/Student Teacher Andrew DeNise will guest conduct three of the pieces presented. Choral students are taught

by Shelley Willcox.

Spring Art Show In addition to viewing the art show during school hours on May 20 and from May 23 to 26, evening concertgoers may also enjoy the exhibit on display in the school lobby.

Included will be works by students in grades 6, 7, and 8.

Featured will be the work of the eighth-grade Art Foundations classes, as well as a variety of drawings, paintings, prints, collages, and ceramics.

South Middle’s art teachers are Department Head Cynthia Smith, Geoffrey Mead, and Karla Krupala.

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G.N. film students win at county contest Great Neck South High School students in Robert Zahn’s TV/Film classes won awards in four categories—the most of any school entered—in Nassau County’s 3rd Annual Drug Alternatives Public Safety Announcement Contest.

First Place winners were Francesca De Shadow and Nicole Marinescu in the Depression category for their video, Be That Friend and Hailey Rich in the Bullying category, for her video, You’re Not Alone.

Richard Lau took a Third Place in the Depression category for his video, Words Have Consequences.

Honorable Mention went to Haley Raphael and Michael Shen in the Depression category for their video, Demons and Darkness.

First, Second, and Third Place winners received cash prizes and all winners received citations.

Awards were presented by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and his wife, Linda.

Linda is a strong advocate for drug abuse awareness and prevention and was also a contest judge.

Students were required to create a 30-second PSA video that demonstrated a message

of hope, ways to find help, and positive alternatives to risk-taking behaviors often associated with bullying, depression, or stigma.

The PSA messages promoted awareness of the dangers of substance abuse, educated youth, and encouraged participation in drug-prevention activities.

South High students’ winning videos may be viewed at http://tv.greatneck.k12.ny.us/ psa16.html.

There were 85 video entries, 16 of which were chosen as winners, from 10 high schools and Nassau BOCES Barry Tech Center.

“You have managed to provide clear and extremely powerful messages, within just 30 seconds, that combined with some masterful video production skills are certainly deserving of recognition and merit,” Mangano said to the students.

“The PSA contest gave our students a chance to branch out by taking their technical skills and creativity and applying them to 30-second short films to produce very important messages,” Zahn said. “The fact that they accomplished this so successfully is a testament to their

hard work and talent, and to the constant support from our Board of Education.”

“Francesca and I put a lot of work into our PSA and learned a lot about conveying a story in just 30 seconds,” Marinescu said. “We also learned about filming in public and how a multitude of locations make a piece more visually appealing. The PSA contest was a fun and educational experience.”

In addition to Zahn, students were assisted by Paul Derych and Marissa Lando, TV/ film teaching assistants.

Great Neck South High School drama students recently participated in the annual New York Educational Theatre Festival.

The festival affords students from across the state the opportunity to meet, take performance, theater business, and technical workshops from professionals and perform in individual events.

Students who chose to perform were rated by professionals and several took awards.

Earning Superior (highest) Ratings were Jack Doremus (monologues), Noah Harouche

(duet scene), Isabella Malfi (duet musical theatre), Jonathan Schindler (duet musical theatre), and Benjamin Weber (duet scene).

Kelly Gragossian was awarded a New York Theatre Impact Scholarship.

In addition, five students were elected to the State Thespian Officer Board. They are:Jack Doremus, Noah Harouche, Isabella Malfi, Alexis Pramberger, and Benjamin Weber.

Faculty advisor for the festival was Thomas Marr, South High drama teacher.

Drama students Adult Learning Center to attend festival offer test prep courses

The Great Neck Public Schools Adult Learning Center, located at 105 Clover Drive, will be offering ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion, formerly known as GED) preparation classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from June 28 to July 28 from 9 a.m. to noon and from 6 to 9 p.m.

Registration for summer classes must be in person, at the

center, on Wednesday, June 1, or Thursday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, or from 6 to 9 p.m.

Students must be willing to commit to all 15 sessions. Preference will be given to Great Neck residents and returning Adult Learning Center students.

The annual, non-refundable processing fee for Adult Learning Center classes is $50 for those who live or work in Great Neck (proof of residency or Great Neck employment must be sub-

mitted at time of registration), and $100 for nonresidents.

Payment, at time of registration, can be made in cash, by credit card, or by check or money order (payable to Great Neck Public Schools).

For more information, please refer to the Community Education catalog, phone the Adult Learning Center at 516-4414950, or visit the Adult Learning Center Web site at http://alc. greatneck.k12.ny.us.

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READERS WRITE

Weekly newspapers offer public forum

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could not agree more with “Our opinion pages are for the people” (Opinion Our Views -May 13).

Surveys reveal that “Letters To The Editor” is one of the most widely read and popular sections of any newspaper.

Weekly newspapers in Nassau County such as our own Great Neck News along with sister publications New Hyde Park Herald, Williston Park Times, Manhasset Times, Roslyn Times and Port Washington Times along with neighborly competitors including the Great Neck Record and others all offer readers a chance to speak out.

The same is true with daily newspapers such as AM New York, New York Daily News, Newsday, New York Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Staten Island Advance.

There are also numerous foreign language daily and other weekly newspapers in all five boroughs within New York City.

Weekly newspapers tend to offer more space for writers than daily newspapers. Some daily

newspapers have quotas of no more than one letter every 30 or 60 days per writer.

Newsday is once every 45 days.

Most daily and weekly newspapers will print letters submitted by any writer regardless of where they live so long as the topic is relevant to readers.

While the Great Neck News has never censored me, others periodically over the years have.

Some of our elected officials have thin skins when it comes to public criticism in the pages of your local weekly community newspapers. It is amazing what some elected officials will say one day in front of one group or reporter and conveniently forget when speaking to a different group or reporter weeks, months or years later.

When you write about a past quote reported in a previous newspaper article and bring their conflicted position to the public, watch out!

The ability of some elected officials to influence either legal advertising, their own periodic

holiday greeting or campaign reelection ads may have some sway over those weekly newspapers who may be too dependent on the revenues. Remember the old adage, never bite the hands that feeds you.

It helps to have a snappy introduction, good hook, be timely, precise, have an interesting or different viewpoint to increase your odds of being published.

Many papers welcome letters commenting on their own editorials, articles or previously published letters to the editor.

We continue to be fortunate to live in one of the few remaining free societies, with a wealth of information sources available.

Sadly, most American cities and suburbs are down to one local daily or weekly newspaper.

Newspapers have to deal with increasing costs for newsprint, delivery and distribution along with reduced advertising revenues and declining readership.

Many of us have opinions on news not only from Washington, Albany, New York City, Nassau County and Town of North Hemp-

stead but also neighborhoods and local issues which impact our communities and daily lives.

I continue to be grateful that the Great Neck News along with other daily and weekly newspapers afford both me and my fellow letter to the editor writers the opportunity to express our views, as well as differing opinions on issues of the day.

Thanks to you, ordinary citizens have the freedom to comment on the actions and legislation of elected officials in any Letters to the Editor section.

Public officials use taxpayers dollars to promote their views, via mass mailings of newsletters, news releases, letters to the editor and guest opinion page columns.

In many cases, they are produced or written by campaign or office staffers who are paid for by taxpayers.

The rest of us have limited time to submit a letter. In the marketplace of ideas, let us hope there continues to be room for everyone, including the Great Neck News, all your sister publications along with all the other weekly

newspapers. You may periodically see some familiar names including myself, Fred Bedell, Dr, Hal Sobel, Charles Samek, Morton Perlman, Dr. Stephen Morris, Esther Confino, Jack Lipsky and others gracing the letters to the editor section.

Let us thank those few brave souls who are willing to take on the establishment and powerful special interest groups in the pages of your letters to the editor section.

They fill a valuable niche in the information highway.

Please join me along with your neighbors in reading your favorite daily and local weekly community newspapers.

Patronize their advertisers; they provide the revenues necessary to keep them in business. Let them know you saw their ad.

This is what helps keep our neighbors employed, the local economy growing and provide space on a daily or weekly basis for your favorite or not so favorite letter writers.

Larry Penner Great Neck

2016 offers hope for common sense

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t’s Pop Quiz Time. The bad news is that there will be no bathroom breaks during the test.

The good news is that there is only one multiple choice item.

When I say “stop,” put your pencils down and pass your papers forward. You have 60 seconds.

Good Luck!

The Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 was: a. passed by Congress and signed into law by President Lincoln b. the 14th amendment to the Constitution c. was part of the Supreme Court decision in the Dred Scott case d. was an Executive Order The correct answer is (d).

This tidbit of knowledge is worth knowing only because it enables us to understand the importance of executive orders and the controversy surrounding them.

As a result of his actions, President Obama has been accused being a “monarch” and violating the Constitution. These are both conclusions in search of evidence.

Executive Orders are issued

by the president and are designed to help governmental officers and agencies manage their operations.

There is no specific mention of Executive Orders in the Constitution but every single president starting with George Washington (with the exception of William Henry Harrison) has issued them.

The record for most executive orders is held by FDR with 3,522.

Behind him come Woodrow Wilson, 1,803; Calvin Coolidge, 1,203; and Teddy Roosevelt with 1,081. Three out of these four can be considered “activist” presidents, but Coolidge was a conservative who did not believe in “big government.” He was called “Silent Cal” due to his reticence and one story has it that at a dinner party the women next to him said: “I made a bet that I could get more than two words out of you” to which Coolidge replied: “You lose.” There’s another story that when Coolidge’s death was reported, writer Dorothy Parker said: “How can they tell?” But I digress.

Let us examine the accusation that Obama has abused the Executive Order power.

Each of the last three presi-

dents has served two terms so time in office is not a factor.

The figures are: Bill Clinton issued 364; George W. Bush – 291; and Barrack Obama – 224.

So Obama has exercised this power fewer times than his two predecessors. And there was no outcry, “abuse of power” when Clinton and Bush were in office.

So why the furor over Obama?

It may have something to do with the infamous meeting in Washington D.C. at which the leading Republicans determined that Obama was to be a one-term president. Republicans might argue that I am playing “the race card.”

However, we are not living in a post-racial era as proven by a Southern Poverty Law Center survey which finds the following about extremist groups in the U.S. During the Bush years the number of “hate groups” ranged from 131 to 171.

When Obama became president, the numbers surged almost eight times to 1,360 in 2012.

Among these fanatics were groups that fall into categories like the KKK, Racist Skinhead, White Nationalist, Neo-Nazi,

Neo-Confederate and Christian Identity.

In addition to racism, the polarization in American politics may explain Obama’s resorting to Executive Orders to get things done.

Our government is in gridlock mode. Obama would love to move forward on climate change, gun violence, immigration reform, minimum wage and infrastructure improvements, but a recalcitrant Congress block him at every turn.

It is such intransigence that leads the American people to rally around a sexist, misogynist, xenophobic candidate for president.

Republicans control the House, the Senate and, before the death of Antonin Scalia, the Supreme Court.

Yet when Obama nominates a centrist, Merrick Garland, to the high bench, he cannot even get a hearing, no less an up or down vote. Talk about an unconstitu-

tional power grab!

Karl Rove compared Obama to King George III. In this topsy-turvy political world, we find ourselves living in a fact-free zone where fabrications become the norm.

Yet there is hope! A Hillary Clinton victory coupled with the Democrats retaking the Senate may mean a whole new direction in American politics.

The next president should get to choose two or three Supreme Court Justices changing the court’s direction for decades to come.

Imagine safeguarding Obamacare and Roe v. Wade while overturning Citizens United.

Our political landscape may look quite different six months from now.

Let us pray!

Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

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Recent Real Estate Sales in Great Neck

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Great Neck Real Estate market Conditions Median sales price $777,000 Demographics near Great Neck, Ny Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household income Average income per Capita

City 9,972 7,503 41.4 2.9 86,722 39,686

County 1,338,712 4,702 41.2 3 97,049 42,286

92 Hicks Lane, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,450,000 Date: 10/27/2015 4 Beds 3 Full/2 Half baths

Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 63x118 Schools: Great Neck

64 Plymouth Road, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,120,000 Date: 09/30/2015 5 Beds, 3 Full baths Style: Contemporary # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 75x105 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $19,127

51 Tanners Road, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,100,000 Date: 01/19/2016 4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Split

# of Families: 1 Lot Size: 105x129 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $21,674

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Stay on L.I. or move to Big Apple?

You always wanted to be in New York City or maybe you lived there 30-plus years ago when prices were single digits and still have that yearning desire to be or go back to the “Big Apple.”

So you are now an empty nester and are seriously thinking and contemplating of moving into the city from Long Island (or from anywhere else)?

One must consider and choose from the 325 neighborhoods, which area might suit one’s needs and wants.

However, first you must decide what your budget will be and how much money you can and really want to spend, (or in the city, they say price per square foot), then determine what you can buy and where you will find your price point to satisfy that equation.

How much will you net from the sale of your home, high-priced homeowner association or townhouse or whatever you are selling.

The following link will pro-

vide some insight into the price per square foot(as of 1/9/15) in those areas. Prices have mostly increased over the last year.

Prices range from a reasonable, $430+ per sq. ft in Inwood to the high end of $3393+ per sq. ft on Central Park South: I know of someone purchasing in DUMBO, Brooklyn (Down under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass), which they see as a location for excellent price appreciation.

So, after a bit of research I do concur; it is an amazing area that is receiving a lot of attention from developers who are creating and planning new developments and superior environmentally friendly outdoor spaces along the waterfront.

The area has been performing extremely well in increasing the median price for residential apartment space year over year.

The future looks exceptionally positive for increased price appreciation.

The median price in 2003 was $768,769 and as of Janu-

and that’s fine. You need to go through your own analysis and go travel around Downtown and Uptown New York City, Brooklyn etc. to see where you feel most comfortable.

What types of cultural and entertainment venues occur within the area that you choose. Since you might do away with your car, transportation will be a necessity and usually train and buses are nearby philip a. raices for ease of movement around the city.

Real Estate Watch I could write many, many pages on New York City and the ary 2016 was $1, 450,000. adventure of living there, and This trend will continue in the future, I will periodically with the increase in demand for pick one area to focus upon and that specific location. maybe it will help some want to Much is going on in DUMBO move to that particular neighand I call it a sleeper area that borhood. people are discovering and prices are still lower than most Philip A. Raices is the ownareas in Manhattan, but are es- er of Turn Key Real Estate in calating as new waterfront de- Great Neck. He can be reached velopments are raising the bar by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealin pricing.

Estate.Com or by Cell, (516) However, you may have a 647-4289 to answer any of desire for a different location your questions. To search for

property, see what your home is worth or homes that have sold in your area, go to: WWW.LiRealEstate.Com

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Grocery workers union picks new prez

By J oe N i k i c The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1500 announced Friday that the union has selected a new president and secretary-treasurer.

The Local 1500 Executive Board unanimously elected both Tony Speelman and Robert Newell to serve as its president and secretary-treasurer, respectively, according to a Local 1500 press release.

“I am honored to represent the proud men and women of UFCW Local 1500, a union I first became a member of when I was 17 years old,” Speelman said.

He succeeds former Local 1500 president Bruce W. Both, who headed the

union since 2004.

The UFCW Local 1500 formerly represented Pathmark employees until the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in July to protect their A&P, Food Basics, The Food Emporium, Pathmark, Superfresh and Waldbaum’s stores from creditors.

The financially beleaguered company sold some of its North Shore stores to WakeFern Food Corp., which operates Shop Rite supermarkets, Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc. and the Stop & Shop Supermarket Corp.

Some of those supermarket employees are covered by UFCW Local 1500 as well as the Local 338 and Local 342 of

the Long Island Public Service Employees union.

Speelman began working as a Local 1500 member when he took a part-time job at Dairy Barn when he was 17, according to the release.

Prior to his new post as secretarytreasurer, Newell served as assistant to the Local 1500 president.

He began working as a Local 1500 member working as a part-time shopping cart attendant for a Pathmark supermarket in Bay Shore, according to the release.

“I want this union to become an even greater and stronger union for the decades ahead,” Newell said.

Speelman said he and Newell would

continuously work to improve working conditions for Local 1500’s members.

“We will work together to provide a better life for all Local 1500 members, to provide better benefits, and safer working conditions,” he said. “We will make it a priority to secure better part-time scheduling, so our members can better balance a family life.”

The UFCW Local 1500 represents over 20,000 grocery store employees across New York from Suffolk County to Dutchess County, according to its website.

Members of the UFCW Local 1500 are employed by the Stop & Shop, Gristedes, D’Agostinos, Key Food, Shop Rite and King Kullen supermarkets.

Town to hear bookstore demolition plan

By A d e da m ol a Agboola The Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeal will consider a proposal to demolish the Barnes & Noble on Northern Boulevard in Manhasset and replace it with a multi-tenant office building on June 29.

The owner of the building, C & B Realty, was scheduled to appear before the Zoning Board on April 6, but the hearing was postponed at the owner’s request, according to town spokesperson Carole Trottere.

“The meeting was postponed to next month,” a C & B Realty representative said. “We don’t have any more comments besides that the meeting was postponed.”

The town and the Nassau County Planning Commission recently rejected the owner’s plan for a multi-tenant building with retail on the first floor and medical offices on the second floor.

The town cited violations of three zoning requirements related to parking. C

working to stay longer. We can’t predict the future, but we want to stay in your community,” Boire said in an April 14 tweet.

The Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations has been a vocal opposition against C & B Realty’s plans.

Susan Auriemma, secretary of the civic association, recently sent an email to Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello to express the organizations concerns.

“With valet parking, I believe that this use will far exceed the site’s capacity,” C & B Realty wants to demolish this Manhasset building, the current home of Auriemma wrote of the building owner’s Barnes & Noble. plans. “Furthermore, it is difficult at this & B Realty proposed 89 parking spaces, variances were going to affect traffic on point to make a left from the exit of that but town code calls for 165. The town Northern Boulevard, which is a county building,” .

She said with increased traffic, exitcode also requires parking spaces to be road.

Barnes & Noble officials declined to ing the parking lot will become increas10 feet by 20 feet based on the proposed uses but the company proposed spaces comment about the possibility of leaving ingly difficult.

If the town’s board of zoning appeals Manhasset, but Barnes and Noble CEO that would be 9 feet by 18 feet.

The Nassau County Planning Com- Ron Boire said on Twitter that the book grants variances for the project, the developers must seek approval from the county mission also denied the company a re- seller had no immediate plans to leave.

“Barnes and Noble is not leaving before proceeding with a request to the quest for permits, pending information on how the building alterations and parking town. We are here through 2017 and town board for site plan review.

NYIT named center for cyber defense education Continued from Page 24 the FBI and serve our country in different ways.”

NYIT’s certification process began in 2012. The school had to meet three criteria before it was granted the stamp of approval by the national agencies, Anid said.

“We have been certified for two other standards but there was a big overhaul for the approval process and we had to wait another year,” she said.

She said the school sent the certification application in November, the two agencies had questions which the school promptly remedied.

“They looked the overall Computer Science program, student activities, they looked at

our individual courses and our engagement with the business community,” Anid said.

Karen Leuschner, NSA’s National CAE program manager, said in a statement that the school’s ability to meet the demands of the program criteria will serve the nation in contributing to the protection of the National Information Infrastructure.

“The President’s National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace addresses the critical shortage of professionals with these skills and highlights the importance of higher education as a solution to defending America’s cyberspace,” she added.

“The demand is so high for cyber security professionals that

there is room for everyone in this environment that we would like to talk about,” Anid said.

In the fall of 2012, 2,526 students — graduate and undergraduate — were enrolled at NYIT. This semester, the number has grown to 3,223 students.

Two professors from the school also received a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency $513,670 grant to develop a collection of effective keyboard-based biometric algorithms that analyze free text input in a variety of ways in order to capture the unique mechanics of how a user types (atomic keystroke dynamics), the unique aspects of how the user composes text and uses language (cogni-linguistic features), and

the demographic classifications to which the user belongs.

Anid has also been calling for scholarships to every student who enrolls in a computer science program across America.

In March, Anid penned a op-ed column on the Fox News’ website, calling for the creation of scholarships to aid the cyber security programs across America.

“What’s needed is a more ambitious scholarship program, similar in scope to the GI Bill.

All American students should know that if they become qualified cybersecurity professionals, the government will help pay for their education,” Anid wrote.

“Private-sector businesses such as technology firms and military

contractors should establish related initiatives, offering to pay off education loans for students who accept in-house cybersecurity positions.”

At NYIT, the computer science program has been made available to any student within their major so that students won’t have to pay extra fees for taking the courses, Anid said.

The 30 students currently enrolled in the computer science program will earn two of the standards needed to earn the certification.

“This certification will open doors for grants,” she said.

“We’ve forged a name for ourselves and this grant will help us bring some of the best talent to NYIT.”

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Terry’s wife cited for omitting debts Continued from Page 13 stead Democratic Committee in February.

In March, the town widened the pool of officials required to file financial disclosure forms and this year will enforce the 25-year-old requirement that leaders of town political committees file them. Terry never made a filing as a town contractor or party leader.

Relatives of town employees who also hold town jobs, as well as outside contractors who “directly advise boards” must

now file disclosure reports.

The Town Board last week voted to extend the filing deadline from May 15 to June 1 to give employees more time to comply with the reforms.

Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth also recently commissioned a working group to update the ethics code upon Botwin’s recommendation last month. The town is also looking to hire a central procurement adviser and to prohibit family members from supervising each other.

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ex chaminade president Judge vacates g.N. suspended as priest teacher’s poor rating Continued from Page 4 Chaminade student, was a minor.

That contradicts a statement from DA’s office spokesman Brendan Brosh saying he was a legal adult older than 18 at the time of the alleged abuse.

Cleary deferred additional questions to his letter and the province’s statement.

The province said it will “as required,” submit Williams’ case to the Holy See, the Catholic pope’s jurisdiction.

Williams was a Chaminade teacher and administrator from 1991 until 2012, the province’s statement says. Cleary replaced him as president in August 2011, the same year as the alleged abuse. Williams remained a teacher and chaplain until 2012.

The Meribah Province launched its investigation after learning about the abuse allegations from the diocese “with the assistance of professionals who specialize in this area and with the help of our lay review board,” the province’s statement said.

The investigation started under the province’s policies, which are consistent with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, it said in the statement.

“It was during the course of this investigation that we first learned that one of

Father James Williams

the alleged incidents dated back to 2011, when the individual involved was a minor,” Cleary wrote.

The DA’s office started its own investigation Feb. 25 after receiving a letter dated Feb. 24 from an attorney for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Brosh said. Williams was believed to be living in Rome at that time, he said.

A newsletter dated Sept. 15 from the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in Brookville says Williams was headed to Rome to pursue a doctorate at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas.

Brosh said the victim was an adult at the time of the alleged misdemeanor sexual abuse in 2011, but did not want to press charges against Williams and requested anonymity. The two-year statute of limitations for misdemeanors had already expired in 2013, Brosh said.

On May 3 of this year, the DA’s office got a letter from an attorney for Chaminade identical to the one the diocese sent in February 2015, Brosh said.

When investigators contacted the alleged victim again after receiving that letter, he “reiterated that he did not wish to pursue charges and wanted to remain anonymous,” Brosh said.

The Meribah Province did not answer two phone calls seeking additional comment. Diocese of Rockville Center spokesman Sean Dolan did not answer one call seeking comment.

Founded in Mineola in 1930, Chaminade is one of the nation’s most prestigious private Catholic boys schools.

Notable alumni include former Nassau County Executive and current congressional candidate Tom Suozzi, former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato and political commentator Bill O’Reilly. Tax filings show the school’s development fund had nearly $49 million in total assets as of 2013.

Chaminade is one of three Long Island schools the Mineola-based Meribah Province of the Marianist Order oversees, along with Kellenberg Memorial High School and St. Martin de Porres Marianist School for kindergarten through eighth grade, both in Uniondale.

Continued from Page 1 that it does not have the educational background, resources, or time to propose a meaningful replacement for New York’s growth model system or to propose sound fixes for any arguable flaws of said system, and as such does not lightly enter into a critical analysis of this matter,” McDonough’s decision read. “Regardless, the Court is constrained, on this record, to conclude that petitioner has met her high burden and established that petitioner’s growth score and rating for school year 2013-2014 are arbitrary and capricious.”

State test scores currently count for almost half of a teacher or principal’s evaluation.

In December, the state Board of Regents voted to place a four-year moratorium preventing test scores from being used as a disciplinary measure in teacher evaluation ratings or against students.

Former Education Commissioner John B. King Jr., Assistant Commissioner Candace H. Shyer and the department’s Office of State Assessment are listed as the defendants in the suit.

Efforts to reach Education Department officials and Assistant Attorney General Colleen Galligan, who was representing the department, were unavailing.

Lederman said it was hard to believe

the state would so vehemently deny that there was an issue with its teacher evaluation system.

“We are incredulous that with all this evidence, the state of New York chose to fight us to the bitter end,” he said. “They never would admit that this was a mistake and instead fought us, which put us in a legal battle.”

In the decision, McDonough said the state failed to explain why Sheri Lederman’s growth score drastically changed from a 14 out of 20 to a one out of 20.

He also said the current evaluation system places teacher in one of four possible categories using “pre-determined percentages regardless of whether the performance of students dramatically rose or dramatically fell from the previous year.”

Lederman said the court’s ruling could influence a change in the teacher evaluation system.

“We believe this will, or at least should, cause politicians who have been pushing this to rethink and possibly reconsider what they’ve done,” he said.

“Specifically, we really hope the governor of the state of New York, who less than a year ago was pushing this model very hard and commenting that he intends to ‘jar’ teachers, reconsider the rhetoric.”

obama urges grads to take charge Continued from Page 12 hopeless as you think.”

The democratic process, he said, “means voting, and it means compromise, and organizing and advocacy, it also means listening to those who don’t agree with you,” chastising colleges that have refused speakers for their political stance. On the other hand, he noted that at a time when there is more information available at the click of a mouse than any

time in human history, people gravitate to the sites that confirm their biases, often that ply misinformation.

But, he ended, “Is it any wonder that I am optimistic? Throughout our history, a new generation of Americans has reached up and bent the arc of history in the direction of more freedom, and more opportunity, and more justice. And, Class of 2016, it is your turn now to shape our nation’s destiny, as well as your own.”

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American amnesia Stern’s claims about on wedge issues Suozzi don’t add up Continued from Page 52 In terms of transgender actions by the Obama Justice Department several perspectives are worth noting.

When asked Sunday at his incisive Temple Emanuel political commentary whether the Justice Department transgender mandate would be a wedge issue during the 2016 elections, Republican strategist and commentator Steve Schmidt gave a resounding “Yes.” He said that he was a person of empathy, but he believed the Obama administration had “overreached on this issue, that common sense on state and local levels should address it.”

I respect Steve Schmidt’s view that states can be laboratories of democracy modeling good practices for others, but, on this matter, several states (North Carolina and Texas among them), are instead showing the spirit of demagogue George Wallace, that they will battle the national government with everything in their arsenal.

These states are again reflecting situations similar to racial segregation and prejudice when they resisted the “arc of historical justice.” They are not employing the common sense that Schmidt counsels.

Those who feel uncomfortable by transgender matters need to be reminded,

as racists were, that the 14th Amendment guarantees all Americans equal protection of the law.

Frederick Douglass deliberately gave speeches each year on July 4th to remind Americans of the principles they celebrated in history, but not so fully in practice.

Steven Schmidt is a principled conservative who does indeed show empathy — a key quality cited by Jefferson and Lincoln for appreciating others regardless of differences. Schmidt was among the first Republicans to speak out publicly in support of marriage equality.

He explained that he respected his sister and her female partner and appreciated their value to family and society.

Ohio Republican Sen. Rob Portman, a bit later, offered support when he learned that his son was a gay man.

Do you remember how Karl Rove orchestrated “gay marriage” fears in 11 battleground states to boost Bush’s chances for victory in 2004?

That “Wedge Issue” now clearly seems yesterday’s news.

How many Americans will need to have transgender members of their family before they can show Jefferson’s benevolence and support for everyone’s “pursuit of happiness?”

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The same year, Suozzi imposed a deeply unpopular 2.5-percent home energy tax Those grants total $245,000, meanthat current County Executive Edward Maning Suozzi’s program would have given gano repealed. $735,000 toward abstinence education efStern’s campaign pointed to the energy forts over three years if those funding levels tax as an example of Suozzi breaking an were maintained, less than the “millions” earlier promise not to raise taxes.

Stern claimed.

Suozzi did raise taxes after promising Stern has also said Suozzi hiked Nasnot to, but six years separated the tax hikes sau’s property taxes after promising not to and the 2002 promise, which Suozzi made do so. only for his first term.

The claim is not blatantly false, as Suozzi has accused Stern of being disSuozzi has said, but no tax increase Suozzi honest for saying he has never approved a implemented as county executive directly general-fund property tax increase in Sufcontradicted an earlier promise. folk County despite increases in police disNews reports from 2001 say Suozzi trict taxes. lobbied for a 19.2-percent property tax inStern has never denied that he voted to crease in the county’s 2002 budget before raise police taxes. taking office as county executive, and none “It’s clear that Tom Suozzi will try anymention a campaign promise not to raise thing to disguise a record that has been taxes. soundly rejected by voters time and time Suozzi congressional campaign consulagain,” Stern said in a statement. “I am the tant Kim Devlin said he never promised not only candidate in this race who has never to raise taxes in his 2001 and 2005 county raised general fund property taxes. That’s a executive campaigns, both of which she ran. fact and Tom Suozzi knows it.”

“Tom did not make false promises just Suffolk’s 2016 budget grew the police to win votes,” Devlin said in a statement. district tax levy by 2.9 percent to about After hiking property taxes another $521.5 million from about $506.8 million 19.4 percent the next year, his first in office, in 2015, county budget documents say.

Suozzi pledged not to raise them again for Police taxes account for more than 89 the rest of that term, a December 2002 New percent of the county government’s tax revYork Times report says. enue, while general fund taxes account for Property taxes next rose 3.9 percent in about 8.4 percent, budget documents say.

2009 after five years without an increase, School districts account for about 69 peraccording to then-county Comptroller HowCondo 4.313x5.6875 Hiram Cohen_Layout 1cent 7/3/13 9:33 AM Page 1 in the county. of total collected taxes ard Weitzman’s review of that budget.

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“We clean and pamper your car”

Oil Paintings, Mid-Century Accessories 1950s/60s, Porcelain, Costume Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Gold, Furniture, Objects of Art, etc.

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Village of East Hills Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting Tuesday, May 24 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 209 Harbor Hill Road, East Hills (516) 621-5600 East Williston School District Board of Education Business Meeting Monday, May 23 @ 8:00 p.m.

Wheatley School, 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury (516) 333-7804 East Williston Library Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, May 25 @ 7:30 p.m.

2 Prospect Street, East Williston (516) 741-1213 Village of Floral Park Architectural Review Board Meeting Wednesday, May 25 @ 7:30 p.m.

Recreation Building, 124 Stewart Street, New Hyde Park 516- 326-6300 Village of Flower Hill Architectural Review Board Meeting Monday, May 23 @ 7:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset (516) 627-5000

Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Board of Commissioners Meeting Thursday, May 26 @ 8:30 a.m.

District Office, 236 E Shore Rd, Great Neck (516) 482-0238 Herricks School District Board of Education Meeting Thursday, May 26 @ 7:30 p.m.

Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park (516) 305-8900 Village of Kings Point Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, May 26 @ 8:15 p.m.

Village Hall, 32 Steppingstone Lane, Kings Point (516) 504-1000 Village of Manorhaven Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, May 26 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Blvd., Manorhaven (516) 883-7000

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Village of Munsey Park Board Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 24 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 1777 Northern Blvd., Manhasset (516) 365-7790

New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Board of Education Work Session Monday, May 23 @ 7:30 p.m.

Manor Oaks School 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park (516) 434-2350 Village of New Hyde Park Architectural Review Board Meeting Wednesday, May 25 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall 1420 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 354-0022 North Hempstead Town Board/ Solid Waste Management Authority Capital Plan Working Session Tuesday, May 24, 7:30 p.m.

North Hempstead Town Hall 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset (516) 869-6311 Village of Plandome Manor Design Review Board Meeting Thursday, May 26 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 55 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset (516) 627-3701 Village of Roslyn Estates Architectural Review Board Meeting Wednesday, May 25 @ 7:45 p.m.

Village Hall 25 The Tulips, Roslyn Estates (516) 621-3541 Village of Sands Point Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, May 24 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point (516) 883-3044 Sewanhawka School District Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, May 24 @ 8:00 p.m.

Sewanhawka High School 500 Tulip Ave, Floral Park (516) 488-9600 Village of Thomaston Design Review Board Meeting Thursday, May 26 @ 8:00 p.m.

100 East Shore Road Great Neck (516) 482-3110 Meetings are held at the respective Village Halls except where noted. All meetings, dates and times are subject to change.

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Background in music helpful but not necessary. Working knowledge of Mac OS and good computer skills.

Base salary plus commission. Email cover letter and resume to: sarah@ omnimusic.com ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: to Vice President, 3 days, must be experienced in QuickBooks and Word. Knowledge in AR​/​AP a must.

Email resume to submitresumes3@ gmail.com BABYSITTER NEEDED: P/T SUMMER for our 2 boys, 1 & 3 yrs old.

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Experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right person. We may not respond to all who apply.

20hrs​/​week and alternate Saturdays September-June. EOE. email: gcsmiledoc@gmail.com

NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION PART TIME: Blank Slate Media, a fast growing chain of 6 award winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for a person experienced in Adobe In-Design to lay out classified and legal pages on Tuesday evening. Office conveniently located in Williston Park. To apply please email resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steve Blank 516-307-1045 x201

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HELP WANTED: (Driver/Valet) BIENER AUDI seeks responsible person for Full Time Driver/Valet position.

• Clean New York State drivers license • Solid work ethic a must!

• Friendly, energetic work atmosphere.

Call Steve @ (516) 829-2843 (Ext # 109) or email: sgarrett@biener.com

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P/T SUMMER BABYSITTER needed 2 full days a week (Mon-Thur days flexible) 15 & 13 yr old. Must be mature, responsible, drive & have references. Call Stacey 516770-4780 PERSONAL​/​WORK ASSISTANT to restaurant owner, part time, 1525 hours​/​week. Must be proficient in Excel, QuickBooks helpful. Must have clean driver’s license. 516476-2527 WAITSTAFF: part time or full time and DELIVERY PERSON with car.

Port Washington. Please call 516883-4227

Situation Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AVAILABLE: Available P/T 2-3 days a week. Experienced in Microsoft Word & Excel. Past experience includes Department of Education & Legal Secretary background. Outgoing & strong work ethic. References available. Available immediately.

Call 917-770-7965 CAREGIVER​/​COMPANION Female with 10 years experience seeking position Live In, Full Time​ /​Part Time. References available.

Call Aleksandra 718-368-1705 CLEANING SERVICE AVAILABLE: Houses, Apartments, Offices. Experienced, excellent references. Reasonable Prices. Reliable & Dependable. Free Estimates. Call Samia 516-737-2262 CLEANING SERVICES AVAILABLE for homes and offices. Will also do laundry. Experienced with excellent references. Also provides own cleaning equipment. Please call Anny 516-384-9623

CNA CERTIFIED EXPERIENCED over 10 years in both nursing homes and private cases. Highly recommended with excellent references.

Responsible for, but not limited to performing the following: feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients and changing linens.

Please feel free to contact with serious inquiries only: Call 862-2410883 COMPANION​/​HHA seeks live in or live out position caring for sick or elderly. Loving, caring and dedicated person with excellent references.

Please call Maria 718-541-9273 ELDER CARE AVAILABLE Woman from Ukraine is seeking position for full time or part time. Experienced & references available. Please call Olha 516-547-8882 ELDER CARE: full or part time, live in or out, not available on weekends to take care of the elderly, excellent references, 9 years experience. Call Sandra 516-423-0332 ELDER CARE: Mature woman available to take care of elderly person. Live in or out. 3 or 4 days. Light cleaning, cooking, laundry. Local excellent references. Please call Luisa 516-485-9215 or 516-451-1781.

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ENERGETIC RETIREE with positive attitude seeking to exercise his brain 3-5 hours​/​day, 3-4 days​/​week.

45 years of executive sales and import experience. Previous business owner. Last 20yrs. in pet supplies, men’s ladies, children’s prior. Salary commensurate with responsibilities.

Frankly, working wife fed up with me being at home! Please call Tom 516-672-3844 or email ECHOPETMAN@aol.com EXPERIENCED NURSING AIDE seeking position to take care of elderly. Evenings or weekends. Own car and good references. Please 917-796-5917 EXPERIENCED POLISH HOUSE CLEANER Good references. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation.

English speaking. Flexible days​/​ hours. I will do a good job. Please call 516-589-5640

COMPANION & HHA WANTED

516 328-7126 Agency seeks experienced workers who love working with the elderly.

P/T and F/T hours Drivers preferred

HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR available to do any odd jobs around your home​​yard work, cleaning out & organizing garages and basements, pet sitting, party help, etc. Call Drew 516-712-5361 or 516-741-9669 HOME HEALTH AIDE: CERTIFIED North Shore LIJ​/ Regioncare experience seeking position to care for elderly. Available 7 days a week days or evenings. References. Call 347525-6999 or email: JJKafarski12@ gmail.com MAYA’S CLEANING Excellent Work! Reasonably priced. Provides cleaning supplies and vacuum or use yours. Own transportation 516859-5355 516-244-3535 NURSE’S AIDE Certified, 15+ yrs experience, honest & reliable seeking a home care position. Available full time, part time, overnights & weekends. Licensed driver with own transportation. Contact Barbara 516-468-1340

Career Training AIRLINE CAREERS Start here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866-296-7093

ANNOUNCEMENTS HUNTERS Our hunters will pay top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free base camp leasing info packet & quote 866-309-1507 www.basecampleasing.com

EVENTS How to win constitutionalists and influence politicians. Have you ever supported a politician who disappointed you after being elected?

Limit government to it’s proper role of protecting our God given rights. Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 7pm-9pm. Park City Diner, 101 Herricks Rd, Garden City Park, NY 11040. RSVP Chris 917-693-0819. Bring a friend!

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MARKETPLACE

Novenas/Prayers

HP 2840 ALL IN ONE LASER JET PRINTER FOR SALE Network printing, faxing and scanning, plus walk up copying and direct digital photo printing.

Used, excellent condition. Located in Garden City. Pick up only. Cash. $250. Needs color toner. Call 516-489-2891 or email nlzcas@yahoo.com

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail).

Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request).

There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother.

Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times).

Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen.

This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks.

(D.R.H.)

MARKETPLACE GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday May 21 9am4pm 140 Roosevelt Street Furniture, appliances, household goods, toys and more !!

GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday 5/21 8am​​3pm 167 Kildare Rd Lots of charming treasures, artwork, collectibles, housewares, Christmas items, lamps, books, clothes, outdoor items. No rain date. NO PREVIEWS PLEASE. GARAGE​/ ​M OVING SALE Saturday May 21 9am-4pm 38 Adams St Garden City, NY 11530 Furniture, antiques, china, silverware, housewares, electronics​/ ​c omputer games, costume jewelry, clothes, cornices, decorations, albums, frames, etc.

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KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers​/ KIT Complete Treatment System. Available at hardware stores, Home Depot, homedepot.com PATIO FURNITURE FOR SALE GARDEN CITY: 14 PIECES, WHITE WROUGHT IRON WITH UMBRELLA & CUSHIONS. CALL 516-9878856 or EMAIL hjm103159@ gmail.com

Wanted to Buy CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $35 /​B ox!

Sealed and Unexpired. Payment made SAME DAY. Highest prices paid! Call Juley today! 800-413-3479 www. cashforyourteststrips.com

LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc.

Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

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

Tag Sale

Pet Services

Autos Wanted

Office Space

EAST WILLISTON VILLAGE WIDE TAG SALE: Saturday May 21st from 9-3pm, drizzle or shine. If it pours, rain date Sunday May 22nd. Go to www.eastwilliston.org to double check. Over 70 homes participating. Something for everyone! Map available day of sale from 9am sharp at 460 Sagamore Avenue zip code 11596

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

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

GREENVALE​/ ​R OSLYN: 2 Professional offices (230-450 sf). Charming, historic commercial building. Intersection Glen Cove Rd​/ ​N orthern Blvd.

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REAL ESTATE

GARDEN CITY Saturday May 21 9am-4pm 7 John St Living, Dining & Bedroom furnishings, glassware, kitchenware, rugs, medical supplies, many household items, toys, books, costume jewelry.

PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING

NEW HYDE PARK 1300 Jericho Turnpike building newly renovated, lots of natural light, near LIRR. 700sf, 2nd floor, tenant controlled HVAC, includes parking. Kevin Owens 516-790-4881

INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Monday May 23, 2016 9:30 am 119 Knickerbocker Road Manhasset, NY 11030 Outdoor and porch furniture, kitchen table and chairs, decorative plates, books, costume jewelry, bedroom furniture, handmade and machine made rugs, clothing and accessories ...

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WILLISTON PARK: Resurrection Thrift Shop Shared ministry between St. Aidan’s & Resurrection housed at Resurrection, 147 Campbell Ave @ Center Street. OPEN Thursdays 9:30am to 1:00pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm.

516-746-5527.

Jewelry, clothing, household items, etc. DONATIONS accepted Monday through Thursday 9am to 1pm

Yard Sale GARDEN CITY MULTI FAMILY Saturday May 21 9am3pm 63 Willow St Vintage china and stemware, toys, dolls, huge record collection, king size brass headboard, drop leaf table, side tables, barstools, household, clothes.

PETS

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

Apartment For Rent GARDEN CITY SOUTH: Newly renovated studio apartment, safe neighborhood.

Suitable for one. Light filled and airy. Granite Kitchen. Air conditioning. Walk to Adelphi, LIRR. Near food, laundry, all.

No pets, no smoking, no party animals. $1550. Call 516-3854830

Doggie Day Care Boarding Dog Walking Mobile Socialization Program Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516382-5553

Automotive

Auto For Sale

GARDEN CITY

1987 FORD MUSTANG GT 5.0 CONVERTIBLE for sale.

Excellent condition.

Only 62K miles. Automatic transmission. Red exterior, white leather interior. Clean CarFax. Call Tom 516-984-9846 2010 AUDI AVANT WAGON QUATTRO 4WD 71,000 miles.

Outstanding condition, new brakes, rotors and oil. Super detailed. Doctor’s car, moved to Manhattan. Located in Garden City. $14,000. Call 516633-8009 AUDI A4 2006: Original owner, excellent condition, 75,000 miles, new tires, $7500.

Please call 516-627-6504

Auto Services ELITE AUTO DETAILING: Anthony Masia, Owner​/ ​O perator Dependable, professional detailer. SUV’s, vans, pick-ups also detailed at a higher price.

We specialize in imports​/​ Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati. $10 off complete detail. Spring Wash & Wax Special $85​/ ​c ars only.

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Three rooms, 1 BR, new EIK, OWNER PAYING BROKER’S FEE. Immed $2,100 Large 3 rooms, 1 Bed, brand new Kitchen. Walk in shower. $2,250 Top floor, 3 rooms, 1 BR, new Kitchen.

Near shopping & LIRR. Immed. $2,600 Garden City Properties 516-746-1563/ 516-313-8504 Homes for Rent GARDEN CITY Stunning Mott Colonial 3 spacious Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Master Suite w/ private bath, Living Room w/ fireplace, formal DR, large eat in Kitchen, decorated, quiet area, mid block, CAC, finished basement, patio, private backyard, many extras. Long​/ short term.

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WILLISTON PARK Newly renovated 1300 sf. on Ground Floor. Located in Professional Building on Hillside Ave. Parking Lot, near LIRR & parkways. Full commission paid. Tony 516-248-4080

Vacation Rental EAST QUOGUE Large 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with CAC, heated IG pool, outdoor shower, private patio, access to bay and ocean beaches.

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See pics on www.vrbo.com​/​ 614595. Summer or monthly rental. Please call 516-2480079 or 516-732-9435 NANTUCKET ISLAND: New large 5 bedroom home with elevator for summer rentals.

Limited mobility, vacation with whole family. Vails@optonline.net OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full​/ ​p artial weeks.

Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc. com PARADISE ISLAND BAHAMAS; Harborside at Atlantis: 1 bedroom premium, all Atlantis amenities. Week July 23, 2016 through July 30, 2016.

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AWARD-WINNING WINERIES, DISTILLERIES AND CIDERIES FROM NY AND MA Information & tickets available on-line at:

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Lots for Sale FORECLOSED LAND DEALS! 8 to 39 acre Tracts from $12,900 Catskill Mtns​/ ​C ooperstown Lakes Region.

Beautiful land, fully G’teed!

EZ terms! Call 888-905-8847 NewYorkLandandLakes.com LAND BARGAINS RT.20 SCHOHARIE CO. 95.7 acres, $139,000. RT 7 RENSSELAER CO. 26.4 acres $79,000. RT @)% OTSEGO CO. 2.7 acres, $22,000. Owner financing www.helderbergrealty.com 516-861-6541

Open House POINT LOOKOUT OPEN HOUSE​/ ​E state Sale at 5/21 & Sun 5/22 1:00pm to 3:00pm 25 Inwood Ave 4 BR, 3 Bath California Ranch on 3 lots.

CAC, LR w/gas fireplace, full built-in Cedar Sauna, Possible M/D with permits 2 car garage, beach rights. $798,000 Just Reduced to Settle Estate MLS #2789823 Christine 631748-8044

Out Of Town Real Estate SOUTHOLD CONDO (55 and over) Sunny FOUNDER’S VILLAGE middle unit with prefinished hardwood flooring in Living Room & Dining Room, sliding doors to patio, LR w/fireplace with oak mantle, 2 Bedrooms, 2 tiled Bathrooms, Kitchen, Pool & Meeting room. Walk to Southold Village, transportation, Churches, shops & restaurants. $315,000 CO-EXCLUSIVE JOAN TYRER REALTY, SOUTHOLD 631-765-9500

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Homes Wanted GARDEN CITY homeowner downsizing seeks to purchase Ranch, Cape Cod or smaller Colonial home. Can close immediately. Move at your convenience. Principals only.

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SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain​/ ​r ope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-3857975 www.skyclearwindow. com

JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-7415378

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​/ ​c ommerical 516-7530268 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 power washed, stained and built. Gem Basement Doctor 516-623-9822. www.gem-home.com

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HEALTH & FITNESS CHILD CARE ELDER CARE HOME HEALTH AIDES AND MORE! We offer the following services:Companions, Home Health Aides​/ ​E lder Care Child Care and Housekeeping Laborers Days / Nights Live In or Live Out NO FEE TO EMPLOYERS ** EVON’S SERVICES ** Call: 516-505-5510

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POWER WASHING SALE! Get ready for Summer. Power washing can make it look new again wherever there is moss, dirt and air pollution. Decks, patios, outdoor furniture, siding, roofs. Lic​/ ​ins. In business over 30 years. Trained crew.

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Town plans fireworks for Memorial Day The Town of North Hempstead announced last Wednesday that the Memorial Day Fireworks and Commemoration Ceremony, with its sponsor NEFCU, will be held at North Hempstead Beach Park on Saturday, May 28.

This year, the Memorial Day Fireworks and Commemoration Ceremony will feature members representing the Girl Scouts of Nassau County leading the pledge, as well as musical entertainment from two bands: Unforgettable Fire, a U2 tribute band; and FiveStone, who will be playing popular songs from the ‘80s.

North Hempstead Beach Park offers a boardwalk along the water and

picnic areas so visitors can enjoy a start to the summer season.

“Our Memorial Day Fireworks Ceremony is always a wonderful way to kick off the summer,” said North Hempsrtead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “By recognizing our Veterans we have the opportunity to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedom.”

The program will start at 6 p.m.

Fireworks will begin at darkness.

The event is free but vehicles will be charged a $10 parking fee. For more information, please visit www. northhempsteadny.gov or call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

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Continued from Page 2 tweak it for our veterans,” she said.

“Our veterans who have really given their lives for the peace and freedom that we enjoy here and make sure that they are covered.”

Suozzi said more should be done to aid drug and alcohol abuse, as well as mental health issues.

“It’s one of the biggest problems we face in this society,” he said. “It touches everybody and nobody talks about because of the shame related to these issues.”

Former Newsday columnist and television pundit Larry Levy, who moderated the debate, asked the candidates which issues they would be willing to work with Republicans in fixing.

Kaplan said she wanted to “put America on a very different track” and work with Republicans to find or create more jobs for the “next generation” to have a better future.

Suozzi said he wanted to bring jobs back from American companies that operate overseas, an issue he said President Barack Obama and Republican elected officials have often discussed.

“These companies have taken advantage of us for far too long and they don’t need more tax breaks,” Clarke said, agreeing with Suozzi.

“We have to prosecute anybody that’s doing this because it should be illegal. It’s tax fraud.”

Stern said he has written a series of bills that he calls the “Housing Our Homeless Heroes Act,” which would be the first thing he brings to the table if elected.

He also said he wanted to make Long Island the Alzheimer’s research capital of the country.

Kaiman said he would work with Republican counterparts on ways to better protect New York and the entire nation from terroris-

tic threats.

Clarke, who is the only candidate who supports presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, was the lone candidate who said he was in support of the Iran Nuclear Deal.

“We have no problem being friends with Saudi Arabia, which is the most oppressive regime in that area and who do fund ISIS,” he said.

“But we do have problems with Iran and that doesn’t make sense to me.”

Kaplan, who is an Iranian immigrant, said she opposed the deal because Iran’s leaders were untrustworthy.

“This is a country where the Iranian people are wonderful people,” she said. “But it’s a regime that is not to be trusted and a regime that we should not be giving legitimacy to.”

Suozzi said he didn’t think the deal was “tough enough,” adding that the country no longer needed oil from the Middle East, decreasing our need to operate in those areas.

Stern and Kaplan both said there should be sanctions placed if Iran violates the terms of the deal.

Kaiman said war should not be the answer if the deal is violated.

Stern said he was running for Israel’s seat to build on his political record.

“I’m running to build on a record I’m very proud of. A record of fighting for middle class families, protecting our environment, protecting our Long Island Sound,” he said. “Many of my legislative initiatives are literally the first of their kind in New York State and even the first in the country.”

Kaiman said he thought citizens were losing confidence in government.

“We need somebody who can stand up and be honest with us and fight that fight,” he said. “I’m run-

ning for Congress because I believe I am that person.”

Clarke said he was running to give voters the option of electing a progressive Democrat into office and to fix a “broken” campaign finance system.

“I think just the fact that I’m sitting here shows the tenacity that I have,” he said. “I started from nothing, I came from nothing, and now I’m sitting here.”

Suozzi said he was running because of his ability to “get things done” and because he wanted to make the world “a better place to live in” “I believe my life experience as an attorney, as a certified public accountant, as a mayor for eight years, as a county executive for eight years, makes me uniquely equipped to actually help solve the problems that exist with my record of standing up to powerful interests and get things done on behalf of the people,” he said.

Kaplan said she wanted to prevent substance abuse, secure fund-

ing for safer borders, and make the 3rd Congressional District more affordable to live for seniors and the younger generation.

The Democratic primary election is set for June 28.

After the debate, the Great Neck Democratic Club held a straw poll for its members to vote on which candidate they preferred.

Club President Steven Markowitz said of the 63 members who voted, Kaiman received 49 votes, Suozzi received 6 votes, Kaplan and Clarke received 3 votes each, Stern got one vote and there was one vote for an “other.”

State Sen. Jack Martins of Old Westbury, is seeking the Republican nomination for the Third District seat.

He had been opposed for the Republican nomination by Glen Cove financial investigator Philip Pidot, but the state Board of Elections ruled two weeks ago that he did not file enough petition signatures to qualify for the June 28 primary.

Continued from Page 2 incumbent Mayor Michael Kalnick, Deputy Mayor David Harounian and Trustee Sheldon Kwiat are all running unopposed for reelection.

Village Clerk Gomie Persaud said all three are running on the Taxpayers Party line.

All board seats are two-year terms.

Kalnick is seeking his 18th term as Kings Point’s mayor, hav-

ing previously served as trustee and deputy mayor.

Harounian is seeking his seventh term on the board, while Kwiat is seeking to extend his more than 30-year stay on the board.

Village trustees are unpaid.

Residents can cast their ballot at Village Hall, located at 32 Steppingstone Lane, on June 21.

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LIU duo inks deal with Cosmos B squad “Right now, the plan is to play some games and then if I do well maybe get a chance with the first team,” Forgaard said. “That would be awesome.”

Ruiz already debuted off the bench on Friday, May 13, as Cosmos B fell to Seacoast United Mariners, 1-0, and started the following game on Saturday, May 14, when the team bounced back with a 3-1 win against New York AC. “The first two games have been good; I’ve played in both so far, and I’ve done well but I definitely could have done better,” Ruiz said, hoping to adapt to the game pace as quickly as possible.

His plan, like Forgaard’s, is to fight for a first-team spot in the near future.

Determined to continue his soccer career, the Southampton-based, offensive force with roots in Paraguay, said, “If I don’t, then I will look to go overseas, whether that’d be in Europe or South America.”

B y M a x i m e D e v i ll a z Former LIU Post men’s soccer midfielders Matias Ruiz and Per Forgaard have signed contracts with the New York Cosmos B. The professional, Hempstead-based reserve team founded in 2015 went undefeated in its first season and ultimately won the National Premier Soccer League that year.

Forgaard, a 2016 LIU Post graduate of the masters of business administration program, comes off a season as co-captain of the Pioneers, with most goals and assists on the team. He totaled 39 points, 13 goals and as many feeds.

The Norwegian-native was honored for his offensive contributions as the university’s “Most Outstanding Male Athlete” at the 2016 Pioneer Banquet, and also collected D2CCA and NSCAA AllAmerican, All-East Region and All-ECC honors last year.

Ruiz, also a 2016 graduate with a bachelors in business administration, marked second on the Pioneer point board following his midfield colleague, scoring seven and assisting nine during the fall 2015 season.

PHOTO BY Kimberly toledo

Matias Ruiz (left) and Per Forgaard will be playing for the New York Cosmos B.

Ruiz clinched All-ECC and ECAC All- home ground.

Star first-team mentions for his records.

The ink barely dry, Forgaard and Ruiz The pair has played four seasons on the see the opportunity to play with the reLIU Post soccer team, never losing on serves as merely a first step.

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.

FC Edmonton shoots down Cosmos in Canada

The New York Cosmos were in control for much of their match against FC Edmonton Sunday afternoon, but a pair of quick goals lifted the home side to a 2-1 win and nixed the Cosmos’ chances of leaving Clarke Field with a result.

Eddies defender Papé Diakité headed home the matchwinner off a free kick in the 74th minute, snapping the defending NASL champions’ two-game winning streak.

“We created chances,” said Cosmos Head Coach Giovanni Savarese. “We had opportunities, but the reality was that our play in the second half wasn’t the same as the first half.”

Against the run of play, FC Edmonton (3-2-2) became the first team this season to take a first-half lead against the Cosmos (4-0-3). Midfielder Jason Plumhoff latched onto a Dustin Corea long ball and put a low shot inside the far post in the 13th minute.

Three minutes after Hunter Freeman put a corner kick off the back post, Yohandry Orozco

Defender Jimmy Ockford chases down an FC Edmonton attackman. leveled for the Cosmos in the 22nd minute. Jairo Arrieta cut back to create and found Orozco with a square ball across the 18yard box. The Venezuelan put his low shot inside the far post from 14 yards out for his second goal of the season.

“When the team is on the right track we’re able to create some good plays, some special situations,” Savarese said. “We have players who can make a difference. With Orozco, we’re seeing more and more of his quality each game. He’s still not

[playing] to the best of his abilities.”

The Cosmos nearly took the lead in the 40th minute. Ayoze played Michael Lahoud behind cleverly, but his curled shot was wide of the far post. In first-half stoppage time, Cosmos goal-

keeper Jimmy Maurer did well diving left to parry away a Corea free kick from 30 yards.

Juan Arango got behind the Eddies defense in the 57th minute, but FC Edmonton goalkeeper Matt VanOekel came off his line to make the save.

After Diakité’s goal, secondhalf substitute Lucky Mkosana charged dangerously toward the far post in the 85th minute, looking to meet a cross.

The Zimbabwean striker’s head made contact with the ball, but he was unable to direct it on frame.

All told, New York enjoyed 63 percent of the possession.

“In the end they built up confidence, and it’s always difficult when you play against a team that all of a sudden feels they can win a game,” said Savarese. “Then it becomes a tougher match.”

The Cosmos will look to bounce back when they return home next Sunday. New York welcomes the Tampa Bay Rowdies to Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium for a 6 p.m. ET kickoff.

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