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Son’s loss guides family on heat safety mission Ariel’s Checklist created to prevent exertional heat strokes B y J oe N i k i c After their son Ariel died two years ago from exertional heat stroke suffered while hiking in Israel, Mark and Ellen Newman set out to improve heat safety procedures across the world. The result was Ariel’s Checklist, a 10-point guideline on how hikers and those performing physical activities in hot temperatures can better protect themselves. “I want Ariel’s name to go on and the actions of his soul to go on through saving the lives of others,” Mark Newman said. “He doesn’t have a body

to be the vehicle, so we are now his vehicle.” After graduating from Yeshiva University High School for Boys in June 2014, the 18-year-old Ariel set off for a nine-month educational program at Mechinat Yeud in Israel on Sept. 3, 2014. Ellen said the program serves students through educational and religious studies, as well as with physical activities like hiking and traveling through the country. “It was a very small program so we thought this would be nice and he wouldn’t fall through the cracks,” she said. “There would be a sense of ca-

maraderie and he would really feel like a part of the group of young men.” But while hiking in the Judaean Desert on Sept. 10, 2014, Ariel collapsed from exertional heat stroke. He died later that day in an Israeli hospital. Mark said when they learned of their son’s death, he and his wife headed to Israel to find out what caused his death. After speaking with the head of the hospital’s trauma unit, he said, they believed his son died from a heat stroke rather than a separate health Continued on Page 65

Voters to decide 15 board seats in village elections Six villages to hold uncontested races March 15 A Troop 10 boy scout makes a fire at the Shelter Rock district’s Klondike Derby at the Muttontown Preserve. See story on Page 58.

B y J oe N i k i c Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide on 15 positions in six Great Neck villages — none of which is contested. But the candidates may not want to assume victory just yet with memories still fresh of the surprise write-in campaign launched by Village of Great

Neck Mayor Pedram Bral’s and Christine Campbell were part two challengers for trustee po- of an under-the-radar writesitions in 2013. in campaign in the 2013 elections, which resulted in hundreds of residents lining around the block from the ELECTION 2016 Great Neck House to vote for the challengers. Bral, Mendelson and Bral, Village of Great Neck Campbell were narrowly deContinued on Page 66 trustee Anne Mendelson and

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Town to honor notable Steamboat project North Shore women violations dropped

Lopatkin, Kasten, Schwartz among G.N. honorees Builder cites compliance efforts B y J oe N i k i c

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As part of Women’s History Month, the Town of North Hempstead will honor 13 North Shore women for the 23rd annual May W. Neuberger Women’s Roll of Honor. The ceremony will take place at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links in Port Washington on March 16 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. “For 23 years, North Hempstead has recognized inspirational women who are trailblazers in their local communities,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “Each of our honorees have gone above and beyond and truly made a difference in their neighborhood.” Village of Kensington Mayor Susan Lopatkin is one of the women who will be honored by the town. “I’m very honored to have gotten this award,” Lopatkin said. “At least in our community, where there are a lot of small villages, people really value a certain way of life and it’s very gratifying to be recognized for the hard work in trying to deliver that to residents.” She has served as mayor of Kensington since 2008, after previously serving as chair of the village’s zoning board and executive board member of the Kensington Civic Organization. Lopatkin also serves as vice president of the Great Neck Village Officials Association. She is an active member at Temple Israel of Great Neck where she chairs the temple’s finance committee. Lopatkin said her husband, who is on the executive board at Temple Israel, had nominated her for the town honoring, which she called “very sweet.” Great Neck resident Alice Kasten will also be honored by the town.

Village of Great Neck documents show that a 10-unit townhouse development on Steamboat Road that was criticized last week by village officials, was issued four notice of violations in two years, but all four were dismissed. Project developer Hooshang Nematzadeh said plans often change during construction, which leads to violation notices, but it is up to the developer to bring structures to compliance and address all other building department concerns. “Construction is not an exact science. It is human labor,” Nematzadeh said. “There are hundreds of tasks that come together and, of course, there will be issues. But every single construction site at the end comes together.” At the March 1 Board of Trustees meeting, Village of Great Neck Department Of Public Works Deputy Superintendent James Neubert called on the board to halt construction at the housing development. Neubert, who lives next to the development at 85-95 Steamboat Road, said at the meeting

Village of Kensington Mayor Susan Lopatkin Kasten is president of the Great Neck Historical Society, where she was a founding member of the Board of Directors. “All of us have given much of our time to things that are outside of ourselves and to things that are for the community,” she said. “It is very nice to be appreciated for those things.” Kasten has served on the board of CLASP Children’s Center for 20 years. She also currently serves on the Board of the New York State Science Olympiad, and has coordinated the Middle School Regional Competitions in New York City for over 20 years. “I’ve always believed in giving back to your community. I haven’t been a passive person,”

Kasten said. “If you want something to get better or you want something to change then you need to do something about it.” Sands Point resident Annette Oestreich will also be honored by the town. Oestreich operates a power equipment business called “Precision Work” in Port Washington. She is an active member of the Board of Directors of the Property Owners Association of Harbor Acres and has served as its treasurer for over 25 years. Oestreich has also served on the Residents Club Commission of the Village Club of Sands Point and was a founding member of the Astor Lane Residents Association. Continued on Page 66

that Netmatzadeh’s failure to adhere to the building plans has caused quality of life issues for him and his neighbors. The project was initially approved by the village’s Board of Zoning Appeals on Nov. 4, 2010, with Nematzadeh paying a $55,654 permit fee. While the project was approved in 2010, Nematzadeh said construction did not begin until 2013 because he wanted to wait and offer the townhouses in a better real estate market. He said construction was further delayed because he needed to build a 16,000-square-foot underground parking garage for residents of the properties, which took nine months to complete. “One of the reasons, other than market decisions, was we had to build an underground garage that is huge inside because the village requires three parking spaces for every unit,” Nematzadeh said. “In order for us to have 30 parking spaces, we had to build this huge garage under the project.” Building Department Superintendent Bob Barbach said at the March 1 board meeting that the development was a “monContinued on Page 65

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Persian heritage inspires comedian

Former G.N. resident Dan Ahdoot to play Iranian-American real estate broker in NBC show B y J oe N i k i c Comedian and former Great Neck resident Dan Ahdoot said he is happy to be starring in “Bajillion Dollar Propertie$,” an NBC comedy set to debut March 17. But, Ahdoot said, he wanted to give a more accurate portrayal of his Persian heritage than mainstream television’s depictions. “I’ve played a lot of stereotypical Middle-Eastern roles on television and I think Persians aren’t portrayed in the best light on shows like ‘Shahs of Sunset,’” Ahdoot said. “I’m hoping this is a show that can bring pride to Great Neck and the community for just doing great comedy without being at the expense of my culture.” Adhoot was born and raised in Great Neck Estates, where he said his family were among “the groundbreaking Persians” — the first Iranian families to arrive on the peninsula. After attending Saddle Rock Elementary School, Ahdoot went to Great Neck South Middle School and then Great Neck South High School. He said his comedy career was kick-started in his freshman year when the school’s theater director, Alan Lehrman, started an improvisational theater, or improv, troupe during his freshmen year.

“It was kind of exactly what the doctor ordered for a socially awkward loser,” Ahdoot said. “I really found my home there and I found my voice.” After graduating from Great Neck South High, he studied pre-med at Johns Hopkins University. But rather than continue his studies in medical school, Ahdoot ventured into the entertainment world, seeking success in comedy and acting. He found his feet, opening up for several notable comedians such as Lewis Black and Jay Mohr and being featured on various Comedy Central, Disney Channel and Adult Swim programs. Ahdoot said of all his efforts, his most memorable moment was performing on NBC’s The Tonight Show. “That was both the scariest and most enjoyable four minutes of my life,” he said. “I’ll compare it with the scariest, most exciting one minute of my life, which is when I lost my virginity.” On “Bajillion Dollar Propertie$,” a semi-scripted reality show spoof about real estate in Los Angeles, Ahdoot plays Amir Yaghoob, a first-generation Iranian-American real estate agent. “He’s a very insecure person who hides his insecurities under gold Rolexes and cologne,” he said. “Literally,

like any Persian Jew.” Although the role did not call for him to play a Persian man, Ahdoot said, he still auditioned as one. “I said ‘you need to have a shady Persian broker,’” he said. “It was an impression of all my shady cousins all at once and it worked.” Ahdoot called playing in “Bajillion Dollar Propertie$” a “dream job.” “These are some of the most talented people I’ve ever worked with,” he said. “The whole show is improvised in scripted scenarios and it’s literally the funniest thing I’ve ever been a part of and one of the funniest things I’ve ever watched.” The show is debuting March 17 on NBC’s new streaming service Seeso, which Ahdoot called “NBC’s version of Hulu.” While work has forced him to move to Los Angeles, he said, he always tries to come back to his hometown of Great Neck. Ahdoot said he recently performed stand-up at the North Shore Hebrew Academy. “It was bizarre because there was a bunch of people I went to high school with and they all had three kids already,” he said. “I’m like ‘yeah, I just got a new couch, so that’s new in my life.’”

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Plaza OK’s bid for parking lot project B y J oe N i k i c

The repaving of the Village of Great Neck Plaza’s Maple Drive parking lot got the go ahead Wednesday when trustees unanimously voted to approve a bid from Bohemia-based contracting company J. Anthony Enterprises. “I am prepared that we can move forward and award this to them,” Village of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender said. “I feel comfortable in doing so.” Celender said J. Anthony Enterprises had submitted the lowest bid. J. Anthony Enterprises was one of nine companies to submit bids to the village at an early February bidder’s conference, she said. Celender said engineering firm TECTONIC was hired by the village to make a recommendation on all submitted bids. “They have made a recommendation that we reward to the lowest bidder and believes that it’s a good contractor,” she said. “They meet the requirements and they checked out their references.” While the village received

Great Neck Plaza’s Maple Drive Parking Lot a $675,000 state grant for the project, Celender said, the village will have to pay $200,000 to purchase LED lights and new Muni-Meter systems. She said she wants work to begin by the beginning of April,

but weather concerns may push the beginning of construction back. Celender said she estimates construction will take between three and four months, lasting until the end of summer.

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“I don’t think it will go as long as November,” she said. “But it will probably be around September-ish when they finish.” Also at the meeting, the board adjourned discussion on an application for a conditional-

use permit by the owner of the Shop Delight supermarket to operate a butcher shop three stores down on Welwyn Road. Village Attorney Richard Gabriele said Paul Bloom, the attorney representing Shop Delight owner Edward Yakupov, requested the adjournment. “For a variety of reasons, we agreed to put it over to the next meeting in March,” Gabriele said. At the Feb. 3 meeting, Gabriele asked Bloom to return to the board with answers addressing trustees’ concerns regarding a comparison of ownership between the proposed butcher shop and Shop Delight, food delivery information including frequency of deliveries, identity of deliverer, what they deliver, delivery times and size of trucks and if Yakupov would fund a code enforcement officer either through the store or through the village. Trustees have voiced concerns about the proposed butcher shop relating to safety and code violations. The application was adjourned to the next board meeting on March 16.

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LI’ers ‘plunge’ for special olympics B y S a r ah M in k e w i c z

More than 500 people entered the chilly waters at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington on Saturday for the 12th Annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge. The event raised more than $65,000, according to Rebecca Strickland, associate director of development at Special Olympics New York in Long Island. “It was great,” Strickland said. “The weather was beautiful, and we had a great turn-out. It was fabulous.” The “Freezin’ for a Reason” event was intended promote awareness of people living with intellectual disabilities in New York as well as raise money. All donations will go toward supporting Special Olympics New York’s programs and their athletes. More than 1,000 people were present at this year’s event, according to North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth. Included were those taking the plunge, spectators, and the media. Special education teachers

Town of North Hempstead residents headed for the chilly waters Sabrina Trigo and Jaime Parrella were just two of the 500 people taking part in the plunge. “This is my ninth year doing it,” Parrella said. “I absolutely

love it, I do it every year. Makes you feel so much better, reboots the system.” Both Trigo and Parrella teach at The Vida Bogart School For All

Children in the Bronx and said they enjoy raising money for the Special Olympics New York program and showing their support. “We are both special educa-

tion teachers so we raise money every year,” Parrella said. “Not all that much, couple hundred dollars but you get what you get.” “For me specifically I have an autistic son so it’s important for me to be able to give to an organization that helps with kids like him, so it’s worth it,” Trigo said. Trigo also said it was her first year participating in the Polar Plunge. “I actually wanted to come to support but I was told I’d have to go in,” Trigo said. “It’s cold. It’s like walking into ice. I did go up to the waist give me credit for that.” She added that more people should sign up and participate in the event. The Special Olympics New York has 64,659 athletes training and competing year-round in 22 Olympics-style sports. The cost to support training and competition for one athlete for the sports season is $400. Polar Plunge events throughout the state last year raised nearly $1 million for Special Olympics New York. To learn more or to register for a future event, go to www. polarplungeny.org

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Dems play capital projects hardball Block $275M in spending until independent inspector general for contracts approved

B y N oah M ans k a r large amount of public money go- Commissioner of Investigations The Nassau County Legislature’s Democratic caucus on Monday pledged to block $275 million in capital spending until the county further reforms its highly scrutinized contract process. None of the seven Democratic Legislators will vote to approve the county’s 2016 capital budget until the Legislature creates a position for an independently appointed inspector general to oversee all county contracts, Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D-Hempstead) said. “We need independent, fresh eyes as we go forward, and without that, this process continues to be flawed,” Abrahams said at a press conference in Mineola Monday. The capital budget funds road, building, sewer, infrastructure and other improvements and requires 13 votes to pass the full Legislature. Without at least one Democrat on board, the 12-member Republican majority could not approve it. About 90 percent of county contracts are tied to capital projects, Abrahams said, and Democrats say they don’t want such a

ing through the contract process without independent oversight. Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove) said the move is “almost like tough love as a parent.” “If we continue to allow for these incredible amounts of money going to these projects without any type of reform, we’re enabling the process, and I think that’s what each and every one of us has a problem with,” she said. District Attorney Madeline Singas recommended the county create an independent panel to hire an inspector general with the power to review and investigate any contract after her review of the county’s contracting system last year in the wake of former Republican state Sen. Dean Skelos’ indictment on corruption charges that involved a contract with Arizona-based AbTech Industries. Democratic Legislators have introduced legislation to create the office. But Mangano and Legislature Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) said the county’s

and Director of Procurement Compliance — a position created upon the recommendation of a panel Mangano commissioned to review the contract system —- already fulfill the role an inspector general would have. “(S)tonewalling the capital plan is reckless and unrelated to Nassau’s contracting process — which is the most transparent in the state,” Gonsalves said in a statement. As commissioner of investigations, County Attorney Carnell Foskey has the same investigative power in Nassau as the state inspector general has on the state level, Mangano said in a March 2 letter to the Democratic caucus. The county is still searching for the first procurement officer, who will oversee all county contracts and help prepare requests for proposals, Mangano’s letter said. Officials were in the final stages of hiring Joseph LaRussa of Hauppauge to the position before he reportedly pulled out when asked about an inconsistency on his resume.

Former County Comptroller Alan Gurien is holding the position in the interim, Mangano spokesman Brian Nevin said in an email. “The position of Commissioner of Investigations and Director of Procurement Compliance are two distinct positions with very different responsibilities: the first having full investigative authority; and the latter having oversight responsibilities,” Mangano said in the letter. The Democratic Legislators said at Monday’s press conference the offices lacked independence because the county executive hired them. Abrahams questioned Foskey directly at Monday’s meeting of the Legislature’s rules committee, asking whether he acts independently and how a problem in his office would be investigated if it involved himself. Foskey acknowledged the commissioner can’t investigate himself, but said, “It has not occurred. When it occurs, we’ll deal with it in a manner that’s ethical and in a manner that’s consistent with the charter and consistent with the powers of the investiga-

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The Rules Committee also voted Monday to lower the threshold for legislative approval of personal service contracts from $25,000 to $1,000 a measure County Executive Edward Mangano proposed last week in an effort to improve contract transparency. Under the law, the rules committee would have to approve all contracts worth $1,000 or more by a majority vote. A Newsday review last year found the county executed hundreds of contracts below the $25,000 threshold, including many between $24,900 and $25,000. Mangano called the measure “belt-and-suspenders transparency” in an interview with Newsday last week. He has also reportedly started sending the Rules Committee all pending contracts to post on its agendas. Democrats credited Mangano and GOP Legislators for the measure, but said they think their calls for contract reform over the past year pushed the step.

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Kirschner seeks tree planting effort B y J oe N i k i c

After a tree disease caused the removal of 40 silver maple trees in the Village of Russell Gardens over the last five years, the village is looking to begin a replanting effort to replenish its foliage. Village of Russell Gardens Mayor Steve Kirschner said at Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting he wanted to plant new trees to replace the removed ones and beautify the village. “We intend to be planting trees over the next four or five months on some of our resident’s properties,” Kirschner said. “We are going to be planting somewhere between 25 and 30 trees in the village.” He also said the village has easement

agreements to plant trees up to 25 feet towards the sidewalk from the center of each village street, meaning trees can be planted on resident properties. “The village has a right to plant trees basically on the lawns of residents’ properties,” Kirschner said. While residents have told him they enjoy the aesthetics and implications of planting new trees, he said, some have requested to have trees planted on other properties rather than their own. “Obviously, that’s not workable and that’s not how we operate,” Kirschner said. He said the village would take four to five months to replace the removed silver maple trees, but would actively replace all other removed trees in the future.

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the southbound lanes, striking a metal fence and a tree, police said. Nassau County police said the unA 53-year-old man was seriously in- identified man was driving a 2014 Toyota jured Monday when the brakes failed in Camry at 10:45 p.m. when he lost control the car he was driving northbound on of the care. The man was listed in serious Community Drive and he veered across condition at a local hospital, police said.

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An attorney for the Village of Floral Park outlined a series of legal hurdles the village thinks a proposed video casino at Belmont Park must face in a letter last month to the state Franchise Oversight Board. In the Feb. 23 letter to Robert Williams, chair of the state Franchise Oversight Board that oversees development at Belmont Park, attorney Michael Murphy of the Manhattan law firm Beveridge & Diamond argues state law would have to change for Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corp.’s casino plans to go forward. State tax law explicitly prohibits video lottery terminals, or VLTs, at Belmont Park, the letter says. Nassau OTB aims to use a provision in the New York Racing Authority’s lease for the Elmont racetrack, which the Franchise Oversight Board owns, to “circumvent the express statutory prohibition,” Murphy wrote. The lease would allow the state to “recapture” the eight-acre parcel north of Hempstead Turnpike for OTB to build a 100,000-square-foot VLT parlor, or by another developer for “any other purpose complementary to horse racing,” such as a hotel or resort. Nassau OTB also plans to construct a temporary facility with 1,000 VLTs while it waits for approval from the state Legislature for the permanent video casino. But the tax law’s prohibition qualifies as a “statutory requirement” with which any Belmont Park would have to comply under the recapture provision, Murphy wrote. The lease also requires a competitive bidding process before the state can recapture the land, and Murphy argued there’s “no basis to avoid” that requirement.

Plans for a temporary or permanent VLT parlor would be subject to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the letter says. Murphy argued the environmental review must consider the VLT proposal in conjunction with potential development of the 28-acre parcel south of Hempstead Turnpike. “The communities surrounding Belmont Park have the right to understand the scope and impacts of development on both parcels and not merely (Nassau OTB’s) proposal in isolation,” Murphy wrote. Nassau OTB told Newsday its attorneys are reviewing Murphy’s letter. The agency announced Belmont Park as its chosen site for a VLT facility in December. The site has met strong opposition from residents and officials in Floral Park, Elmont and other nearby communities since then. Opponents argue a casino would increase crime and traffic, decrease property values and otherwise harm the surrounding area. Proponents, including Republican Nassau County legislators and OTB employees, say a casino would bring muchneeded revenue to the county and create quality jobs. Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano has included $15 million in casino revenue in his 2016 budget. The Village of Floral Park retained Beveridge & Diamond to fight OTB’s plans in court. OTB has not formally submitted its proposal to the Franchise Oversight Board, Floral Park Mayor Thomas Tweedy said. Tweedy has asked the board to notify the village when OTB submits its plans. The village will file a lawsuit once that happens, he said.

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Msgr. John J. McCann, who retired from St. Mary’s Parish in 2015 after 51 years in the priesthood, died after a brief illness last Wednesday. He was 76. “He was a beloved man who gave his all. Since my arrival at St. Mary’s, Msgr. McCann was a wonderful support in my transition as pastor,” said Rev. Robert Romeo, who took over as pastor of the parish when McCann retired in 2015. “Although retired, he continued his ministry to the church, the parishioners, and the school community he loved dearly.” Romeo said he is honored to have worked with him by my side, and blessed because he became my friend. McCann who was 75 when he retired, joined St. Mary’s as its 11th pastor in parish history in 1998. At the time of his retirement, he said his departure was based not just by the traditions of his faith but also the clues provided by biology. Catholic priests are mandated to retire by the age of 75. “I think the body tells you that [it’s time to retire],” he said in 2015. “If you haven’t gotten there yet, you’ll know. You don’t have the same energy that you used to have.” McCann was born in Brooklyn on Oct. Continued on Page 66

Msgr. John McCann, a former priest at St. Mary’s Parish, died in his sleep at age 76.

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North Shore University Hospital announced Tuesday it is opening a pregnancy clinic at the Maternal Fetal Center for Women in Manhasset to address the threat of the Zika virus. “When you have something like Zika that comes out of nowhere and there’s so much fear and demand for answers in the community, it’s better to concentrate the efforts in a coherent program,” Burton Rochelson, chief of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Northwell, said in a statement. North Shore officials said the Pregnant Clinic has been opened for expectant mothers who recently traveled to the Caribbean, South America, Latin America and other locales linked to the Zika virus. “It’s a needed service for both pregnant moms, who are understandably anxious, and for their physicians,” said Rochelson, who is also the director of obstetrics at Northshore University Hospital. In countries affected by Zika, there has been a significant increase in the number of babies born with microcephaly, a congenital birth defect marked by small head size and poor brain development. Since fear of Zika took hold in the United States last month, officials at the hospital’s Center for Maternal Fetal Health said they have been receiving more than 10 phone calls a day from nervous pregnant mothers, inquiring about the risk to their fetus and testing for the virus. According to North Shore, some cases of the mosquito-borne infection are mild with flu-like symptoms, such as body aches, fevers, rash, and red eyes. Rochelson said 80 percent of individu-

als infected with the Zika virus are asymptomatic. Zika testing requires approval by the state Department of Health, a process which may be taxing for many busy OB/ GYN practices, Rochelson said. North Shore said starting March 9, Maternal Fetal Medicine consultations, including viral testing, will be offered at the hospital on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Prior to testing, pregnant women need to call 1-844-MFM-DOCS-option #1 to set up a Maternal-Fetal Medicine consultation. At the hospital, the patient’s medical history will be taken, and the fetal risks of Zika virus will be discussed. North Shore will then obtain approval from the state Department of Health for Zika virus testing. The test involves two blood draws, one to check for viral particles in the mother’s blood and the other for antibodies to see if she was exposed to the virus. Blood samples will be sent to the Department of Health’s Wadsworth Arbovirus Laboratory in Albany for processing. Results for the first blood test take about 24 hours, but results on exposure can take up to two weeks. An ultrasound will also be performed for women who test positive for the virus to check for calcium deposits in the fetal brain and liver, which has been linked to Zika infection. When appropriate, arrangements will be made for serial ultrasounds to evaluate fetal head size for the unlikely development of microcephaly. Rochelson said the hospital felt that it’d be able to meet the demand that way.

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PULSE OF THE PENINSULA

Urge support for $15 minimum wage I don’t recall any issue that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has championed so vigorously — stumping the state, appearing at three rallies in a day — than the issue of raising the minimum wage for all workers to $15, and creating a program for paid family leave. Both of these would significantly impact the economic wellbeing across the state, but most directly would impact women who dominate minimum wage jobs like home health-care workers (currently paid $10 an hour), and who are the majority of the estimated 2.6 million New Yorkers responsible for taking care of newborns, infants and sick, aging or dying family members. Raising the minimum wage to $15 would benefit more than 2.3 million workers and boost direct spending power by more than $15.7 billion in New York State. On Long Island, 382,236 workers would earn higher wages by raising the minimum wage to $15, increasing spending power by $2.5 billion. The increase would be phased in over a period of years. Cuomo has already raised the wage to $15 for fast food workers and for 10,000 state workers and 28,000 State University workers. In 2013, he raised the state’s minimum wage to $9, which amounts to $18,000 a year. Because of inflation, $15 an hour is equivalent in purchasing power to the minimum wage set back in 1970. “If you work full time, you shouldn’t have to live in poverty – which is why it’s time for New York to lead the way and pass a $15 minimum wage,” Cuomo told a rally at the “Yes We Can” community center in Westbury. “Raising the minimum wage will provide new opportunity and re-

store economic justice to millions of New Yorkers. Our proposal will lift families out of poverty and create a stronger economy for all, and I urge lawmakers to help us fight for fair pay for working families this year.” Not surprisingly, the private sector is vigorously opposed (billionaire Donald Trump has said the federal minimum wage of $7 is “too high”) and that setting a minimum wage amounts to “government meddling in the private market place.” Cuomo countered that government is already in the “private market place” because at $18,000 government is forced to subsidize workers with $7,000 worth of welfare and food stamps per employee, on average. That amounts to $700 million a year paid for by New York taxpayers. “So you say to our conservative friends when they say, “Well you shouldn’t be in the market place” you say, “Yea we want to get out of the market place, let the corporations pay a decent wage so we don’t have to put the food on the table of people who are getting shafted by the system.” The governor is also proposing that New York enact a 12-week, paid-family-leave policy— which would be the longest benefits period in the nation — to help working families care for a new child or seriously ill relative. The program would be funded by employees — employers would pay nothing — who would pay about 70 cents a week into a fund, much like wages are now taxed for FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) which funds Social Security and Medicare. The United States is one of only three nations on the globe

that does not have paid family leave and the other two are Suriname and Papua New Guinea. While the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 offers 12 weeks of unpaid leave, because of various exemptions, 40 percent of American workers are left out. Even for those who are covered by the FMLA, taking time off to care for a new child or sick relative often means workers are forced to forego wages, use up savings or vacation time, or even

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Pulse of the Peninsula risk losing their jobs in order to care for new children or sick relatives. “This injustice is particularly acute for low-income workers. In New York, nearly 50 percent of low-income working mothers have $500 or less in savings, and more than 33 percent have no savings. Without paid family leave, low-income workers are also more likely to utilize public assistance after the birth of a child or serious illness in the family.” In addition to parents with new children, paid family leave is a crucial benefit to families

caring for an ailing loved one — especially elderly relatives. More than 90 percent of elderly people needing care rely on their loved ones, either independently or along with paid help — and two-thirds of older Americans receive care solely from their family members. Seventy-eight percent of people who care for elderly relatives are employed, and 62 percent report working full time. With growing life expectancies nationally and an aging population, the need for elder care is expected to increase in the coming years. But besides being good (humane) social policy, paid family leave also benefits businesses and the economy. Here’s how: Paid family leave supports families: Steady income and employment are crucial for families caring for new children or sick loved ones — especially for lowincome families. Paid family leave offers crucial economic security that enables working families to respond to unique medical needs and costs, keep up with general living expenses and avoid poverty or the need for public assistance. Paid family leave is proven to enable women remain in the workforce after having a child and increase their wages over time. It is also a factor in boosting positive health outcomes for young families — with benefits such as increased birth weight, decreased frequencies of premature birth, and a substantial decrease in infant mortality — all of which save the state money over the long term by requiring less assistance in school and resulting in more productive adults. In cases of ill relatives, paid family leave also helps patients stick to prescribed treatment plans and check-ups, avoid com-

plications, and ultimately return to good health. Paid family leave supports businesses: U.S. Department of Labor research shows that paid family leave helps businesses retain workers and avoid turnover — which reduces recruitment and training costs, and can result in higher productivity, engagement, and loyalty among employees. Paid family leave supports the economy: When working parents or caregivers are able to remain in the workforce while tending to children or sick loved ones, they are also more likely to continue progressing in their careers and increasing their wages over time, without career-killing gaps. This in turn yields greater support for their families, greater economy activity in their communities, and a more vibrant workforce overall. Additionally, paid family leave helps address the gaps in opportunity faced by low-income, minority and less educated workers. “Along with the disrespect that goes to the worker in this current economy – there is a lack of power that the employee has,” Cuomo said. “The employee is treated more like a commodity.” “The worker doesn’t have that same power and relationship with the employer that they used to have. So if something happens and you need to do something in your life— because there is more than work— there’s something called life. You have to balance the two, you shouldn’t have to choose between going broke, losing your job, or doing the right thing at home. That should not be a choice.” Call state legislators to urge support for raising the minimum wage and creating the funding mechanism for paid family leave.

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Who’s minding the store for North Hempstead?

t is hard to figure what is worse – that the Town of North Hempstead was without a comptroller for more than a year or the town’s response to a town employee allegedly stealing more $98,000 in cash during that time. Town spokesperson Carole Trottere said in a statement last week that “if a dishonest employee is intent on stealing cash, they are going to do it. But the question is, ‘Did we have the controls in place to catch them?’ and we did and reported it immediately to the DA.” We congratulate the town for informing the District Attorney that it discovered an employee had allegedly embezzled more than $98,000 in cash between May 11, 2014 and Jan. 22. Better that than detention. But we can’t be as pleased

lars and to make people think twice about stealing.” In point of fact, employees of the comptroller’s office uncovered the alleged embezzlement by secretary Helen McCann in midJanuary — four months after the town hired Averil Smith as comptroller. And the fact that a dishonest person might steal doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have or don’t need police – or comptrollers. It is, in fact, one of the reasons we have police and comptrollers. The alleged theft by McCann raises other questions. As Town Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio told Newsday, “What else happened during those 18 months that we didn’t see?” Trottere, who it should be noted was speaking on behalf of Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, was right when she pointed out

with the rest of her response. A full-time comptroller is responsible for the town’s procedures and internal controls, and making sure internal controls are followed. To suggest that not having a comptroller in place from September 2014 to August 2015 is not a problem is, to be generous, troubling. Is Trottere saying that the state of New York would suffer no harm if state Comptroller Tom Napoli and Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos stepped down and no one took their place? In fact, both comptroller positions are elective — better to keep them independent. Or as Bruce Horner, executive of the New York Public Interest Group, told Newsday: “The whole point of having financial oversight entities is to protect taxpayer dol-

that employees inclined to steal cash could do so. Prosecutors said McCann would deposit less cash than employees collected in waste dropoff fees on Sundays. This was made possible, in part, by a cash-only requirement at the drop-off site. The question is why. Why no credit cards? Why not a creditcard-only policy? And how do we know that all the money collected by employees made it to McCann? Sounds like the job for a comptroller — or a prosecutor. But McCann’s arrest raises a bigger question, coming in the wake of the revelations about former Town of North Hempstead Democratic Committee Chairman Gerard Terry. Terry until recently was the attorney for the town’s Board of

Zoning Appeals and special counsel for the town attorney during a period in which he owed more than $1.4 million in federal and state back taxes, had been party to five lawsuits and let his attorney registration lapse for three years. A week ago Blank Slate Media reporter Noah Manskar reported that the town had failed to enforce a 25-year-old town law that requires financial disclosure statements from town political party leaders like Terry. And that Concetta Terry, Terry’s wife and a deputy town clerk, had omitted her husband’s tax debts from her financial disclosure records since 2006, omissions that are now subject to a North Hempstead ethics board investigation. All of which raises the question of just who’s minding the store?

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congratulate you and welcome the Port Washington Times to Port Washington. I had recently read a copy of the Roslyn Times and had wished that we had a newspaper of similar quality in Port Washington. It appears that we now do. However, I am compelled to take issue with Joe Nikic on his article “Medical pot slow to grow in N.Y.” This otherwise excellent article points out that, “medical marijuana still has negative stigmas.” Unfortunately, it is the use of the word “pot”’ in the title of the article which contributes to this unfounded stigma.

“Pot,” one of the many street names for recreational marijuana, bears little relationship to CBD oil, the active element in medical marijuana, which is extracted from cannabis. CBD, one of the hundreds of chemicals that make up cannabis,has absolutely no psychoactive effect; you cannot get high on it. Sadly,the uninformed do not make this distinction. The use of “pot” to describe “medical marijuana” perpetuates this misunderstanding.

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A loo k on the li g hter si d e

Life-changing magic with spark, joy “What on earth’s going on?” My husband’s voice sounded a little panicky. He’d come home early, to find me completely hidden by stacks of papers all around the living room. “I’m decluttering, of course,” I answered him. “De-cluttering?” he said. “Are you sure you’ve got that right? Because it looks just a tad more cluttered than usual.” He slowly turned 360 degrees, surveying the scene. The sofa and chairs were piled high with file folders and notebooks, while stacks of loose papers teetered, hip-deep, around the floor; there was barely enough room to walk between without sustaining bodily paper cuts. The television had disappeared behind a forest of magazines, and it was unclear when we would be able to reach the sofa again, let alone eat at the dining room table. “You should be happy,” I said. “Admit it, you’ve been wanting me to do this for years.” “I have?” he yelped. “Of course you have. You’re always talking about declutter-

ing. Well, I’m finally doing it! And this is how it works: this is what Marie Kondo writes about in her book, ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.’ She says you must bring everything together, one category at a time, from all over the house; then take each item in turn, in your hand, and ask one question: “Does this thing spark joy in my heart?” If the answer is “Yes,” you can keep it. If not, out it goes.” “Okayyyy,” he said slowly. It was the tone of voice you would use to a crazy person. “But surely she didn’t mean for it to look like this?” “Well, no,” I admitted. “She said put it all on the bedroom floor, but there wasn’t room — and I thought you’d like that even less.” “You’re right about that. But where does she say to live, in the meantime?” “You’ve got me there,” I answered. “But this is the method, and she says her customers never have a relapse as long as they faithfully follow it.” “That’s just because nobody

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A Look on the Lighter Side ever found the bodies!” “She says start with something easy, like clothes. But I finished that this morning.” “You did? What happened?” “Oh, I kept them all. You know I buy so few things.…” “But what about the 8 identical black turtleneck sweaters? What does she say about that?” “She says that she never tells people what to keep and what to toss — just keep whatever makes them happy.” “What about tossing things that make your spouse unhap-

py?” “If I were going to start with that, how many obsolete electronics parts do you think you’d have left?” He blanched. “Forget I said that.” “But actually, Marie says you can only throw out your own stuff.” He relaxed…a little. “And she’s right about one point: It isn’t a lack of space that creates clutter. It’s failing to deal with your emotions about stuff, that causes problems. That’s why you have to decide about everything if it gets to stay in your life.” “And how’s that working for you?” “It’s actually working! She’s all wrong about books, though. She actually thought it was fine to tear out pages she liked, from books, and then throw the rest away! For a woman who insists that socks are in pain if you ball them up rather than fold them, how does she not hear her own books screaming?” “It’s a mystery,” my husband agreed. “But here’s a bigger mystery: what are we doing about

dinner?” “We might have to eat out for a while. But there’s an even bigger problem.” “What’s that?” “Well, these are just the papers from the den and attic. We still have to bring in 30 boxes from the garage.” “Why, what’s in those?” “That’s the point: I have no idea.” “And you’re really supposed to dump it all out, in one place?” “That’s the KonMari Method.” “Well, I propose a slight variation,” my husband said. He grabbed up several bags of papers labeled “Discard,” took something from the fridge and said, “Follow me.” We went out to the patio, where he dragged out the firepit, piled the papers in, and lit them. “Let’s see what kind of sparks this generates,” he said. Then he placed a grill over the flames, and laid some hot dogs across the top. “I’m writing a book, too,” he told me. “‘How to Survive While Someone Declutters Your Home.’ I call it The Bonfire Method.”

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Is the American Enlightenment dead? Early in the 2008 campaign I met Rick Shenkman when he came to speak at Hofstra. I took exception to the title of his new book, “Just How Stupid Are We?” His view of American citizens was so negative that I suggested perhaps a better word in his title would be “ignorant.” I emphasized that all of us, even those of us who were writers and academics, had lots of gaps in our knowledge. “No,” he exclaimed, “I mean it; people in the U.S. are really stupid; they don’t even care about what they don’t know.” It has never been easy for citizens anywhere to acquire reliable data as the basis for informed, public judgment. But the founders of our nation were truly radical in their belief that regular citizens would be capable of responsible democratic participation. Europe’s 18th century Enlightenment was led by an elite class that welcomed the “Age of Reason.” But they considered themselves as the societal guardians for the many who were not educated,

and, to a large extent, were regarded as not educable. Our Revolution’s “Spirit of ‘76” affirmed that all Americans were capable of being attentive to evidence and to participating in rational discourse. Still, among our founders, there were some doubters about the common folks. At the 1787 Constitutional Convention, Alexander Hamilton, one of the great American success stories, opposed extending the vote more broadly. He exclaimed: “Your people, sir, are a great beast; they seldom judge or determine correctly.” Jefferson quickly responded to that view with principles and values reinforced by Franklin, Madison and others. The aptly described “Sage of Monticello” noted: “If we think the people incapable of exercising power with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take power from them, but to inform their discretion by education.” He continued: “We must preach, my dear sir, a crusade against ignorance, for

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if a nation expects to be ignorant and free, it expects what never was — and never will be,” As the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Lawrence Cremin underscored, Jefferson was an early and major advocate for the popularization of education in America. This was a commitment to “Common Schools” with public financial support that would help “to enlighten the public at large.” Political campaigns were not immune from “spin” in earlier times, but many commentators now contend that levels of irrationality by voters may be the death

knell of the American Enlightenment. One critic’s essay was accompanied by a picture of a tombstone with the caption, “Truth Lies Here.” Last week the lead “Letter to the Editor” in The Wall Street Journal summarized the public state of politics in a way that affirmed Shenkman’s book “Just How Stupid Are We.” “We are witnessing an election cycle taking place in the context of an all-out assault on truth, discernment, scientific inquiry, critical thinking and civil discourse.” I was impressed that the Journal published that letter because the writer concluded: “The culpability for this precarious situation lies with a Fourth Estate (The Wall Street Journal included) that has abdicated its responsibility for holding politicians and business leaders accountable.” Newspapers were never perfect guides to our political process but now the market place of ideas has expanded so dramatically with the world-wide-web, hundreds of 24-hour cable stations, Facebook,

twitter, etc. that it is not easy to confirm reliable sources. Democracy supports the principle of being able to hear many voices, but as Eugene O’Neill’s character states in “The Hairy Ape:” “Tinkin’ Ain’t Easy.” How many citizens will invest time and thought to seek reliable knowledge? A few weeks ago, the marvelous (and once conservative) magazine The Economist stated: “To understand the Republican race, turn on the radio.” This story highlighted people like Rush Limbaugh, Mark Levin, Sean Hannity and Glenn Beck who “describe a simple world,” where even the advertisements promoting gold sales “seethe with paranoia.” Former Republican official, David Frum, has described these “talk radio men” as “entertainers without responsibility.” They operate in a “fact-free” fashion to promote fear and opposition of “The Other.” The more anger they generate, the more loyal and large their band of listeners becomes. Continued on Page 15

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New developments no strain on Mineola

ecently, a former Mineola elected official has risen up again using the housing-keep Mineola suburban as a ploy for re-election. Others are also using the same argument. The present mayor was for a time using the off-colored snide remark “Little Manhattan” for the purpose of only small development. It does not matter that much who is in the village government. It is still the same stuff.

None of them back up their statements so I am presenting a profile of the situation. The ‘Old Mineola’ before the Raines building was redone (with its relatively small number of apartments) as opposed to how it is today and the added plans for the future: The ‘Old Mineola’ had-has two apartment houses at Main Street and Harrison Avenue. Seven on First Street, three on Mineola Boulevard, nine off of Willis to the LIRR tracks. This adds up to 21.

Birchwood Court has six buildings, each one larger than the new Hudson House. There is Richlee Gardens on the west end of First Street: four blocks long extending all the way to the tracks. There are quite a number of buildings there. Adding it all up and ‘Old Mineola’ had-has the approximate equivalent of thirty five apartment houses and also a large number of tenements above stores and businesses. Beginning with the Raines

project, Mineola has added only four, all of which are south of the tracks. The ‘Village Green’ has been approved and two more are probable on the former church property. One is considered where the L.I. Taxi stand is. None of these new works has any effect on Suburban Mineola. The future might see two or three more south of the tracks, west of Roslyn Road. Those living in Greater Mineola Suburbanland don’t have to

go ‘downtown’ if they don’t want to and those living ‘downtown’ would see little need not to just stay in that area. Maybe just to go to the park. So, what’s the beef? The school district would survive too. Manhattan has its Village in The City so Mineola can have its little City in The Village. Apartment houses add little to the traffic as it exists. So be it! Charles Samek Mineola

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emember creation of the Gateway Development Corporation only months ago, just how will they manage to finance the proposed $20 billion new Hudson River Tunnel? The tunnel would connect New Jersey with Penn Station. Amtrak recently announced that the estimated project cost has grown by $4 billion to a new price tag of $24 billion. Moody’s Investor Services has recently questioned the ability of New Jersey to come up with its share of the project cost. The original New Jersey Transit Access to the Region’s Core tunnel between New Jersey and New York began construction in 2009 at $8.7 billion, with a completion date of 2018. In 2010, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie canceled the project when the estimated cost grew to $11 billion. He did not want to risk being responsible for potentially billions in cost overruns above and beyond any Full Funding Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration. Amtrak announced “the son” of ARC in 2011 known as the Gateway project. It would cost $14 billion and take 14 years to build. In 2015, the estimated cost grew to $20 billion with a revenue service date of 2030 based upon initiation of both environmental work, along with preliminary design and engineering. Today at $24 bil-

lion, it is anyone’s guess how many billions the final cost will be. Same for the actual revenue service date. U. S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Fox, Senators Cory Booker and Charles Schumer ($10 billion now $12 billion), governors Andrew Cuomo of New York ($5 billion - now $6 billion) and Christie of New Jersey ($5 billion - now $6 billion) all fail to identify the specific source for their financial contributions to the project. There are no significant dollars programmed in the new Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act for Gateway. It is wishful thinking that the U.S. DOT FTA New Starts program and Amtrak between them can come up with $10 billion (now $12 billion) for Washington’s share of this project. There are dozens of other potential New Starts projects being championed by many of the other 98 Senators and 435 Congress members. The requests already far exceed any available current or future New Starts funding. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New Jersey Transit, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New York City Department of Transportation and others from the Metropolitan New York Region all have their own respective projects competing against each other for billions in New Starts funding over coming years. Amtrak still needs billions to fully implement real

High Speed Rail on the Northeast Corridor between Washington, New York City and Boston. This doesn’t include routine State of Good Repair, Safety, fleet equipment replacement and upgrades to the East River Tunnels. The New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund is insolvent. Just like the MTA and Amtrak, NJ Transit needs billions more in coming years, just to reach a state of good repair. This does not include potential New Starts expansion projects for billions more. The PA of NY & NJ needs $10 billion for a new 42nd St. Manhattan Bus Terminal. Washington, New York and New Jersey all lack courage to increase their respective gasoline tax. This is necessary to grow revenues available to support transportation. All three remind me of the cartoon character Wimpy who famously said “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” When the bills become due, taxpayers will end up picking up the tab. Larry Penner Great Neck (Larry Penner is a transportation historian and advocate who previously worked in the transportation field for 31 years).

Broken sidewalks, ‘gum balls’ create hazards

he Coalition for a Safer Manhasset, with the support of the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce and the Council of Greater Civics Presidents, submitted a request to the supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead, Ms. Judi Bosworth. We asked that the town re-

pair the broken, cracked and uneven sidewalks along Plandome Road and replace the 25 sweet gum trees with appropriate flowering trees. It is believed that these broken sidewalks and the hundreds of sweet gum balls that fall from the trees contribute to pedestrian accidents along Plandome

Road. In addition, thousands of these gum balls end up in our storm drains every year. The trees are also growing into the overhead electric wires. Making these improvements will make the area safer for pedestrians and will also result in a much more beautiful main street

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for our community. The Coalition for a Safer Manhasset wishes to submit a signed petition to the town supervisor in support of the above request and invites all residents and visitors and those who work in Manhasset to sign this petition by March 15. The petition is available for signature in these local stores: Chocolate Works; Coach Realtors; Trapani Art & Frame Shop. Or you may send an email to csm556@yahoo.com with your full name and other names of family members or friends who wish to support the petition. Please indicate if you are a Manhasset resident, a Manhas-

set business owner or employee, or a visiting shopper. To view a video about the sweet gum trees and the broken sidewalks along Plandome Road, please visit the Coalition for a Safer Manhasset’s Facebook page. The Coalition for a Safer Manhasset relies on and is grateful for your support and assistance. Please ask your friends and neighbors to support and sign this petition. If you have any questions, please contact us. Thank you. Katie Miller Coalition for a Safer Manhasset

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Was Scalia a brilliant man with no conscience?

n Feb. 13, 2016, Antonin Scalia, the first Italian-American to serve on the Supreme Court, passed away. He was 79, a devout Roman Catholic, and an “originalist” and “textualist” in his thinking about Constitutional issues. Words used to describe him were forceful, witty, and combative. His legendary friendship with Justice Ruth Bader Ginzberg is remarkable given their diametrically opposed views. We are taught not to speak ill of the dead, so the eulogies poured in about his love of family, devotion to his church, and the approbation of those who worked closely with him. Common decency requires all of us to show respect for the man and the institution he represented for three decades. But, as I’ve previously written in these columns, actions have consequences especially political actions. Laws can enhance or detract from one’s quality of life and there are times when policy decisions can lead to suffering and even death. With this as background, let us look at the impact of some of Scalia’s votes on the Supreme Court. In Bush v. Gore, 2000, the Supreme Court called a halt to recounting ballots in Florida, thus awarding the presidency to George W. Bush. This was an interesting decision given conservatives opposition to an “activist court.” It led to eight years of Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Rove, and the war in Iraq. How did Scalia vote? He voted with the 5-to-4 majority thus changing the

course of U.S. history. Ask any liberal what is the worst Supreme Court decision in recent history, and they will respond Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 2010. This case held that corporations are people, limiting campaign contributions was a denial of free speech, and allowed SuperPACS to spend as much money as they could raise. In short, this case marked the beginning of oligarchy in America. And so we ask, how did Scalia vote and did his vote make a difference? This was another 5-to-4 decision. Scalia voted with the conservatives on the bench profoundly altering the political landscape for decades to come. In Lawrence v. Texas, 2003, the Supreme Court struck down a Texas statute that banned sodomy. How the Texas Legislature planned to enforce the law without violating privacy rights is a mystery. But Scalia did not concur with his colleagues and wrote in dissent: “Many Americans do not want persons who openly engage in homosexual conduct as partners in their business, as scoutmasters for their children, as teachers in their children’s schools…” Had the majority agreed with Scalia, it would have enshrined bigotry and homophobia as the law of the land. In a December 2015 oral argument about the future of affirmative action in higher education, Scalia shocked those in the courtroom with this statement: “…it does not benefit African-Americans to get them into the University of Texas where they do not do well, as opposed to hav-

ing them go to a less-advanced school…a slower track where they do well.” This racist and inflammatory rhetoric, harkens back to an era when blacks were considered intellectually inferior to whites. Scalia has been a consistent supporter of the death penalty. He argues that there are some crimes which are so heinous and vile that they demand the ultimate punishment. Dobie Gillis Williams was an AfricanAmerican from Louisiana sentenced to die (by an all white jury) for killing a white woman. Three years after his state-sanctioned murder, in Atkins v. Virginia, the Court ruled that executing people with mental disabilities (I.Q.s below 70) violated the Eighth amendment ban on “cruel and unusual punishment. Williams did not have to die, but once the death penalty is carried out there are no “do-overs.” In other cases, the “Innocence Project” has examined DNA evidence to prove that convicted murderers were, in fact, not guilty. Scalia’s thinking here is mind-boggling. “Mere factual innocence is no reason not to carry out a death sentence properly reached.” This mean-spirited logic holds that it is justifiable to execute an innocent person as long as the process followed the law. In Wal-Mart v. Dukes, 2011, more than 1.5 million women filed a class action suit against the retail giant claiming gender discrimination.

Scalia, writing for the majority, ignored the statistical and anecdotal evidence of discrimination letting Wal-Mart off the hook. And when it came to women in the workplace getting equal pay, he wrote: “Certainly the Constitution does not require discrimination on the basis of gender. The only issue is whether it prohibits it. It doesn’t.” Scalia always looks to the Constitution and the men who wrote it. If he can’t find it in the document or the writings of the Founding Fathers, for him it doesn’t exist. Scalia did not conceive of the Constitution as a “living document.” This despite the fact that it’s been amended 27 times; that our country has grown to 50 states; that legal slavery was ended; and that women are no longer viewed as property, but can vote, hold high office and even run for president. It is as if he were in a time warp, cemented in the past, incapable of realizing that the drafters of the Constitution could not possibly envision our world of scientific advancement and the miracles of technology. Associate Justice Antonin Scalia used his power and authority to deny minority individuals their civil and human rights. This “legal scholar and intellectual” was no friend of blacks, women and gays. I ask the question: How should Scalia be remembered? Was he a brilliant jurist or a man without a social conscience? Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

No practical solutions to replace fossil fuel use

et us assume that global warming and climate change are real. Thus, the requirement to eventually eliminate coal, oil and gas from our lives. However,we need power every second of every day. My questions are: How long will it take for solar, wind, ocean waves, etc. to provide the necessary daily requirements of our nations energy needs? Where will the wind turbines be located in our country? How many solar panels will be needed and how much area will be needed on roofs of homes, on top of buildings, in open space, etc. Who will build the machinery, how long will it take to develop and then be put in the oceans to generate electricity? And how will each of the sources of energy be linked to our existing grid? Will micro grids take up some of the slack of substituting for the elimination of fossil fuels? Will the number of jobs being created in these new energy sources exceed the number of jobs being lost in the fossil fuel arena? While the angst continues here in

America, the Europeans are delighted that we have an excess of gas. Why, you ask? A little international intrigue is taking place. This headline in The Wall Street Journal on 2/16/16: “Europe’s energy escape valve: U.S. gas,” Gulf Coast exports are expected to loose Russia’s grip on the market.” Wow! While we argue here in the U.S., the article stated: “An American company left a Louisiana port this week with the first major exports of U.S. liquefied natural gas, or LNG. Like shale, gas was a game-changer in the U.S.,American gas exports could be a game changer for Europe. Many in Europe see U.S. entry into the market as part of a broader effort to challenge Russian domination of energy supplies and prices in this part of the world. Moscow has for year used its giant energy reserves as a strategic tool to influence former satellite countries...” Wow! America is taking on Putin on his own turf. Russia is hurting economically due to the decrease in energy prices and this LNG effort isn’t going to help this

dictator. Check this out. Russia supplies about a third of Europe’s gas via pipeline. Not anymore, Putin: “Deutsche Bank estimates the U.S could catch up with Russia as Europe’s biggest gas supplier within a decade, with each nation controlling around a fifth of the market.” More jobs saved in America. However, all the news is not good. The Wall Street Journal on 2/25/16 : “Energy companies have cut more than 300,000 jobs worldwide since mid2014...at least 48 North American oil and gas producers have filed for bankruptcy protection since the beginning of 2015 imperiling more than $17 billion in debt.” And “Saudi Arabia’s refusal to cut output could bankrupt as many as half of all shale producers.” This worldwide energy chess game is not for the faint of heart. We are messing with the Russians and the Saudis are doing the same to us. Stay tuned. I have to put in a word for our engineers who are attempting to take advantage of the “free” energy from our sun.

Did you know that the sun, in a single week produces 1,000 times the energy of oil, natural gas and coal does in a full year combined? A solar company that they claims it has perfected a method of capturing the sun rays in windows producing 50 times greater energy than rooftop panels and even works in the shade. I bet there are many engineers and entrepreneurs doing similar activities in sun, oil, gas and nuclear areas and some will fail and some will be successful. That’s capitalism. Going back to climate change and global warming. I bet this subject will be around during my grandchildren’s lifetimes. There will be naysayers who will point to the ice ages and those who rely on computer models with an infinite amount of data assumptions that “prove” their points. Me, I believe Mother Nature [with a God?] will do Earth just fine in the billions of years left in the energy in our sun. John Messina East Williston

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he 2016 presidential race is truly firming up to be a monumental event in American political history. The 17 Republican Presidential candidates, particularly Trump, Carson, Fiorina and to a lesser extent Cruz and Rubio, and the rise of Bernie Sanders should be proof enough that the political elites are losing control. We are witnessing what veteran pollster and political pundit Pat Caddell calls an “insurgency election.” According to Caddell “Americans want their sovereignty back” and, by all appearances, 2016 is the year they intend to get it. “A new paradigm has emerged. It is a shift in political tectonic plates, the death rattle of the old order and the coming of the new political order.” As this year’s election season progresses, signs are becoming more and more evident that the reins of power are shifting from the entrenched political party leaders to everyday Americans of all ideologies. No longer are Americans content to sit on the sidelines while the political class, media pundits, and the donor elites choose their nominees. Party faithful and the media have resisted accepting what appears obvious to us. But if you doubt it, take a look at The Smith Project, authored by Caddell and colleagues at Armada Publishing (http://

weneedsmith.com/images/IssuesandAttitudes.pdf). The Smith Project is an extensively researched study that surveyed over 3,200 registered voters from a wide spectrum of political ideologies. Below are some of the findings quoted directly from The Smith Project. The numbers indicate the percentage of the respondents that agree and strongly agree with the statement. You may find some of this startling. · 87 percent - The power of ordinary people to control our country is getting weaker every day, as political leaders on both sides fight to protect their own power and privilege, at the expense of the nation’s well-being. We need to restore what we really believe in – real democracy by the people and real free enterprise. · 85 percent - Political leaders are more interested in protecting their power and privilege than doing what is right for the American people. · 82 percent - The country is run by an alliance of incumbent politicians, media pundits, lobbyists, and other powerful money interest groups for their own gain at the expense of the American people. · 80 percent - Powerful interests from Wall Street banks to corporations, unions and political interest groups have used campaign and lobbying money to rig the system for themselves. They are looting

Letter-writer wrong on German energy use In the March 04 issue, Charles Samek stated that “Germany is now getting all of its energy needs from solar and other renewable sources.” His information came from “social media.” Please refer to Wikipedia which indicates that, as of 2014, only 11 percent

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the national treasury of billions of dollars at the expense of every man, woman and child; very few have been punished or have gone to jail; and this is undermining the moral foundations of America. · 80 percent - The federal government has become a special interest group that looks out primarily for its own interests. · 75 percent - The political parties, political class, and media basically limit the candidates we can choose from to people who share their view of the world, rather than reflect the views of people like me. · 67 percent - The real struggle for America is not between Democrats and Republicans but between mainstream America and the ruling political elites. Where do you stand? If you agree, what can you do about it? It seems clear that more independent candidates are needed from all points of view to compete for our votes in the open market place. If voters are to make truly informed voting decisions, we need to remove the filters and hear from the candidates directly. We need more town hall meetings, debates, and candidate interviews. What is needed is something comparable to the sidewalk stump political speech as could be found in New York’s Union Square or London’s Hyde Park Speakers’ Corner. There are many vehicles available to a free society such as ours by which the public can liberate itself from the manipulation of party leaders and a biased media. Political activism, grass roots organizing, and the use of social media are examples of the ways to make this happen, but it all has to start with one thing – the engaged and informed citizen. The founders intended ours to be a nation of citizenpoliticians – individuals who are tuned into the activities and needs of society, understand our constitutional government, and are willing to participate if and when called upon to lead their respective constituencies in defense of constitutional

principles. Sadly, far too many of our fellow Americans have foregone the important responsibilities of citizenship. Many simply do not vote citing copouts such as “The system is rigged”, “All politicians are corrupt so I’m not voting for anyone” or “How can I make a difference?” Others just vote the party line without making the effort to learn about the individual candidates and their principles. Sentiments such as these have led to the creation of a political class in this country, something the founding fathers worked very hard to avoid, and something the American voting public seems to finally be rejecting this election cycle. While it may be refreshing to see candidates such as Trump and Carson emerging from beyond the political ether, it should not stop there. What America needs now more than ever is the rebirth of the citizen-politician who can actively engage in the political process free from the manipulation of the political party apparatus. To this end, we have formed Government by the People. Our goal is to help local candidates present their policies in the open marketplace of ideas. More importantly, we hope to foster opportunities for the voting public to have a productive give and take with the candidates and make an informed and rational decision when they enter the voting booth. We invite everyone interested in being an informed and reasoned voter to become a member of our Facebook group “Government by the People” and join the conversation. Beyond that, it is our sincere hope that more and more Americans will see the paradigm shift that is taking place, get off the couch, and become part of the process, just as the founding fathers intended. Corinne A. Michels, PhD Manhasset Ray Ellers Commack

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Street art on display at NCMA New exhibition will feature the work of influential 1980s ‘graffiti’ artist Kenny Scharf

merging with the New York City graffiti and street art movement of the 1980s alongside such artists as Jean Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf became known for his vibrantly colorful large-scale paintings and exuberantly playful installations, drawing upon pop icons, media advertising and consumer culture of the 1960s, including TV cartoon characters such as the Flintstones and the Jetsons. Curated by Director Karl E. Willers and museum staff, an exhibition of Scharf’s work, showcases major paintings and sculptures from throughout the artist’s career, opens at Nassau County Museum of Art on Saturday, March 19 and remains on view through July 10, 2016. Highlights of this exhibition are the expansive mural Pop Renaissance that surrounds the viewer, a version of the artist’s Cosmic Cavern club-like environment, as well as a recreation of the artist’s former Brooklyn studio complete with spattered walls, painted furniture and other workspace ephemera. In speaking about his art, Scharf said he believes the artist has a social responsibility

to engage others in a thought process that ultimately brings the creative process into everyday life thereby enhancing the quality of our experience. According to Art News, he inaugurated his iconic Cosmic Cavern installations when he turned his basement into one of the dayglo environments that have been his trademark since the 1980s. Versions of these Cosmic Cavern installations have been seen at the 1985 Whitney Biennial and at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City. Works by Scharf are also in the collections of such major New York institutions as the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Guggenheim Museum and the Jewish Museum. Internationally, works by Scharf have been collected by Mexico’s Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Monterrey; the Ludwig Museum in Cologne, Germany; and the Stedelijk Museum of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. In conjunction with the showing of Kenny Scharf, the Museum is offering related public programming for adults and family

groups. Museum docent Riva Ettus presents lunchtime talks on Kenny Scharf and his career on April 14, May 12 and June 9. Visitors are invited on June 19 to watch Scharf paint a new outdoor mural for the future Manes Family Art & Education Center on the Museum’s grounds. While the Scharf exhibition is on view, the artist’s vibrant and imaginative works serve as inspiration for other family and children’s programs, including weekly Neiman Marcus Family Sundays at the Museum, as well as Nature + Kids = Art on April 17, Spring Break for Art on April 26-28, and Summer Picnic Party on June 26. A companion exhibition, Glamorous Graffiti, looks at the work of Scharf’s contemporaries in the exciting New York graffiti and street art movement of the 1980s. Including a 1988 portfolio of five silkscreened prints by Keith Haring, a range of graffiti styles are explored through the work of the artists Basquiat, Lee Quiñones, Crash, Futura 2000, Toxic and many others. Films documenting early 1980s graffiti

and urban culture are included in the exhibition. The artists A-One, Daze, Dondi, Koor, Lady Pink, Noc, Richard Hambleton and Rammellzee appear in the films Downtown 81 by Edo Bertoglio, Wild Style by Charlie Ahearn and Style Wars by Henry Chalfant and Tony Silver. Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor, just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A, two traffic lights west of Glen Cove Road. The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Docent-led tours of the exhibition are offered at 2 p.m. each day; tours of the mansion are offered each Saturday at 1 p.m.; meet in the lobby, no reservations needed. Tours are free with museum admission. Family tours and art activities are offered Sundays from 1 p.m.; free with museum admission. Members and children under 4 are admitted free. The Museum Store is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (516) 484-9337 for current exhibitions, events, days/times and directions or log onto nassaumuseum.org.

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A Spring Fling with Pink Martini Sunday, March 13, 8 p.m.

Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world ,Thomas Lauderdale founded Pink Martini in 1994 to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for political fundraisers for causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, the environment, libraries, public broadcasting, education and parks. Twenty years later, Pink Martini still tours the world, singing in 22 languages at opera houses, concert halls, film festivals, museums and fashion shows. Where: Landmark On Main Street 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington Info: (516) 767-1384, ext. 101 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

David Ignatius Sunday, March 13, 3 p.m.

Bestselling author and Washington Post columnist David Ignatius presents “How To Fix The World: A Foreign Policy For The Future” Sunday at Temple Emanuel. Ignatius has covered nearly every Washington beat, from the Pentagon to the CIA to Capitol Hill as well as global politics, the Middle East, and economics. He turned his experiences with the CIA into nine thrilling bestsellers. Where: Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Emanuel 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck Info: (516) 482-5701 • www.scwculturalarts.org/emanuel-series/

Howie Mandel Friday, March 11, 8 p.m.

Before Howie Mandel became Hollywood’s go-to TV host, he carved a career as one of North America’s sharpest comic presences. Whether he was wrapping a latex glove around his head and inflating it with his nose or honing the high-pitched voice that would give life to the titular character of Bobby’s World and Gizmo from Gremlins, Mandel’s standup act made even the most stoic viewers crack into laughter. Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road Westbury Info: (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com

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The Alan Kelly Gang Sunday, March 13, 3 p.m.

Powerful, emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland and Scotland. Fronted by Ireland’s piano accordion maestro, The Alan Kelly Gang has firmly established itself as one of Ireland’s leading contemporary traditional music groups. Its strong dynamics, driving rhythms and buoyant harmonies will draw even the most fainthearted listener into the passion that they put into the music they play. Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center Westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, Garden City Info: (516) 877-4000 • http://aupac.adelphi.edu/

Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra Saturday, March 12, 8 p.m.

The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, under the guidance of conductor Dmitry Yablonsky and featuring renowned cellist prodigy Danielle Akta, will play a selection of classical standards when they take the stage Sunday at the Tilles Center, including Glinka: Ruslan and Ludmila Overture; Saint-Saens: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor; and Brahms Symphony No. 2. Single ticket prices are $103, $78 and $53. Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville Info: (516) 299-3100 • http://tillescenter.org

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Tuesday, March 15, 8 p.m. and Thursday, March 17, 8 p.m. The man behind such hits as “You Took the Words Right out of My Mouth,” “Bat Out of Hell,” “I’ll Do Anything For Love” and the ubiquitous “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” will return to Long Island this week. Born Marvin Lee Aday in Dallas, TX, Meatloaf also has a host of acting roles on his resumé, including starring as Eddie in the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and as doomed Robert Paulson in “Fight Club.” Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info: (631) 673-7300, ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com

Colin Quinn Saturday, March 12, 7 & 9:30 p.m.

Quinn has navigated his career from MTV’s “Remote Control” to SNL to Comedy Central’s “Tough Crowd” to Broadway with one-man shows “An Irish Wake” and “Long Story Short.” He’s been off Broadway as well with his shows “Unconstitutional” and “New York Story.” His web series “Cop Show” can be seen on LSTUDIO.com, his first and last book, “The Coloring Book,” is now out and he recently starred as Amy Schumer’s father in the film “Trainwreck.” Where: Governors’ Comedy Club 90 Division Ave. Levittown Info: (516) 731-3358 http://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm

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Come see thousands of live pet reptiles on display and for sale as pets. The largest Reptile Expo ever held on Long Island with more than 150 vendor and display tables. Dozens of reptile breeders will have thousands of reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids on display and for sale as pets. $10.00 adults; $5.00 children 7-12; under 7 free. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Where: Suffolk Community College at the Health, Sports and Education Center, 485 Wicks Road, Brentwood Info: 845 526-4845 • www.reptileexpo.com

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Join us for a program filled with interactive stories, fun action rhymes and songs to share together. The early literacy practices featured each week help build the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. For children ages 18 months to 3 years with an adult. No registration required. Where: Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Drive, Port Washington Info: 516-883-4400 • www.pwpl.org

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Show Dates: Saturday, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. & Sunday, March 13 & 20, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. An enchanting tale as old as time about how the love of one beautiful young girl helps to transform a hard-hearted monster back into a handsome prince Where: Bayway Arts Center, 265 East Main Street, East Islip Info: 631-581-2700 • www.broadhollow.org

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erenstain Bears Live! Sunday, March 13, 4:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m.

Adapted from the classic children’s book series by Stan and Jan Berenstain, The Berenstain Bears have another adventure to share. As always, Bear Country is not without its complications: Brother Bear’s grades are slipping, Sister Bear still has a few things to learn about making new friends, and Papa Bear just can’t stop eating junk food. Thankfully, we can always depend on Mama Bear and her loving patience to help set things right. The Berenstain Bears LIVE! gives boys and girls of all ages the chance to fall in love with these characters, just as their parents did. $20/ticket. Where: Stony Brook University Staller Center, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook Info: 631-632-ARTS • www. stallercenter.com

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Sunday, March 13, 2 p.m. Monday, March 14, 10:30 a.m. From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears at their door, Sally and her brother know that the Cat in the Hat is the most mischievous cat they will ever meet. Suddenly the rainy afternoon is transformed by the Cat and his antics. Will their house ever be the same? Can the kids clean up before mom comes home? With some tricks (and a fish), Thing Two and Thing One – with the Cat in The Hat the fun’s never done! Single Ticket Prices: $55, $25, $15, $10 Prices include a $3 facility fee Where: Bounce U Farmingdale, 101 Carolyn Blvd., Farmingdale Info: 631-777-5867 • www.bounceu.com/farmingdale-ny

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts. org Saturday, March 12, 8 p.m. Your Big Break Semi-Finals Wednesday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. Margarita, with a Straw: Q&A with codirector Nilesh Maniyar Wednesday, March 30, 7:30 p.m. Film Screening: Louder than Bombs Friday, April 1, 8:30 p.m. LIVE stand-up comedy: Tyler Gildin, George Rini and Frankie Pace Tuesday, April 5, 7:30 p.m. Film Screening: Very Semi-Serious LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Friday, March 11, 8 p.m. Paula Poundstone Sunday, March 13, 8 p.m. Pink Martini Friday, March 18, 8 p.m. Martin Sexton Sunday, March 20, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites Friday, April 1, 7 p.m. Karen Mason Sunday, April 3, 7 p.m. Tom Rush & John Sebastian Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m. Are You My Mother? Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m. Graham Parker w/ Brinsley Schwarz Friday, April 15, 8 p.m. Tommy Tune: Taps, Tunes & Tall Tales Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m. Dennis Elsas: Rock’n’Roll Never Forgets Thursday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. The Subdudes Friday, April 29, 7:30 p.m. Afro Cuban All Stars Saturday, May 7, 3 p.m. Pushcart Players in Peter & the Wolf Saturday, May 14, 2016, 8 p.m. Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs Thursday, June 23, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Tommy Emmanuel STEPHEN C. WIDOM CULTURAL ARTS AT EMANUEL 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck (516) 482-5701 • www.scwculturalarts. org/emanuel-series/ Sunday, March 13, 3 p.m. David Ignatius Thursday, March 17, 7:30 p.m. Dr. Luis Diaz NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Friday, March 11, 8 p.m. Howie Mandel Saturday, March 12, 8 p.m. Dick Fox’s Spring Doo Wop Extrava-

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Community Calendar Project Independence Support & Social Group The Town of North Hempstead’s Project Independence would like to remind residents that they offer free support and social groups. Call 311 or (516) 869-6311 for more information. Blankets of Love Tuesday, March 15, 22 and 29. The group provides an opportunity for seniors in the community to come together and work in a collaborative manner on a meaningful and rewarding project. All members of the group are registered as volunteers with JASA. Each blanket is donated to a worthy cause. The blankets have been given to various human service programs in Nassau County and New York City. The group meets Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Please call 311 or 8696311 to register or for more information. Senior Talk Group Thursday, March 17 . Come enjoy lively discussion on many topics at the Senior Talk Group. The group meets the first and third Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Roslyn Community Center, 53 Orchard Street, Roslyn Heights. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Please call 311 or 869-6311 to register or for more information. Project Independence Social Discussion Group Thursday, March 17, 24 and 31. Come meet new friends! Enjoy talking with others and meeting your neighbors. The group meets at the Parkville Branch of Great Neck Library, 10 Campbell Street, New Hyde Park on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Please call 311 or 869-6311 to register or for more information. What Matters to You Men’s Community Group Friday, March 11, 18 & 25. Come and discuss topics that are of mutual interest to men living in the community. The group meets at the Parkville Branch of Great Neck Library, 10 Campbell Street, New Hyde Park from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all male Town residents 60 and over. Please call 311 or 869-6311 to register or for more information. Exercise for Balance and Strength to Reduce Falls Friday, March 11 and 18. Presented by Winthrop University Hospital. Join this three week program and learn how to improve your balance and strength, and reduce falls. The Advanced Fall Prevention course is on Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center, 141 Garden Street, Westbury. Participants must wear comfortable clothing, secure footwear and bring a bottle of water. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Please call 311 or 869-6311 to register or for more information.

Improve Your Balance, Strength and Flexibility Tai Chi Friday, March 11 &18 and Monday, March 14, 21 & 28. Presented by Winthrop University Hospital. Join this eight week program and learn how to improve your balance and strength, and flexibility through Tai Chi. The course is held twice a week at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center, 141 Garden Street, Westbury on Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and on Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Participants must wear comfortable clothing, secure footwear and bring a bottle of water. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Please call 311 or 869-6311 to register or for more information. Be Active Thursday, March 17. Come and learn the best way to get active and stay healthy! Please join us at Magnolia Gardens, 899 Broadway, Westbury on Thursday, March 17 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Please call 311 or 8696311 to register or for more information. World in Motion Tuesday, March 22. Come join us for a lively discussion on current world issues at Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park on Tuesday, March 22 from 2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Please call 311 or 869-6311 to register or for more information. All About the Pneumonia & Prevnar Vaccines Thursday, March 24. Come learn important facts regarding the vaccines. Questions and answers will follow the presentation. Please join us at Port Washington Senior Center, 80 Manorhaven Blvd, Port Washington on Thursday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Please call 311 or 869-6311 to register or for more information. All the World’s A Stage Friday, March 25. Back by Popular Demand! Join in for a casual presentation and chat about the stages of our lives, the changes we face and the best ways to live to our fullest! Please join us at Port Washington Senior Center, 80 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington on Friday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Please call 311 or 869-6311 to register or for more information. FOR TRIVIA LOVERS At 7 p.m. Two Wednesday nights each month at Page One Restaurant, 90 School St. Glen Cove. Call (516) 625-8804 for information. Singles Association of L.I. For information on events, please call (516) 825-0633 or (516) 333-2851 or e-mail singlesassociationofli@yahoo.com.

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AFTERNOON CLASSES FOR FALL 2016 Congregational Nursery School located at 1845 Northern Blvd in Manhasset (right across from the Apple Store) has spots available in our afternoon 3ís and 4ís classes for Fall 2016. The afternoon programs are typically smaller which promotes one on one interaction with the teachers. This nurturing atmosphere of a small group encourages individualized attention while emphasizing our natural approach to learning through play. Our afternoon 3ís meet Tuesday through Friday from 12:30 to 3:30.

Our afternoon 4ís meet Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 3:30. Tuition assistance is available. For further information about our afternoon programs or any of our other ones please contact us at: 516-365-9616 Congons9616@gmail.com Or visit our website at www.uccmanhasset.org

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Congregational Day Nursery School for registration information non-denominational

Congregational Day Nursery School 1845 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030 516-365-9616 Director - Joyce Domanico congons9616@gmail.com

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Congregational Day Nursery School 1845 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030 516-365-9616

Director - Joyce Domanico congons9616@gmail.com

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Innovative Private School My Spectrum School is an innovative private school based on Harvard University’s Project Spectrum, and is directed under the passionate care of Dr. Linda DAgostino, Ed.D. It is designed to ignite the imagination, inspire selfconfidence, and instill a lifelong love of learning in all children attending Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, After School Enrichment, and Summer Camp. The immersive and stimulating learning environment also extends to an Early Childhood Center licensed by the Office of Children and Family Services. My Spectrum School’s inventive curriculum masterfully integrates fine arts, literacy, social studies, movement, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) while remaining aligned with New York State

Common Core Learning Standards. Students receive individualized instruction, and collaboratively engage in fun, hands-on projects such as: scientific experiments, computer programming, painting, yoga, poetry, bridge construction, creative play, and many more.

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“Every child possesses a unique profile of personal strengths that spans the colorful spectrum of multiple intelligences, and we welcome all children to explore their natural abilities, nurture their gifts, and maximize their potential at My Spectrum School.” – Dr. Linda DAgostino Visit myspectrumschool.com or call 516-883-8035 for additional information.

Full & Half Day Classes After School Enrichment

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Creating a helpful homework atmosphere for your children homework free from distraction. Choose the right location for the homework room. When choosing an area of your home where kids will do their homework, avoid rooms adjacent to the kitchen and living room, as these rooms tend to be popular and subject to heavy foot traffic. But don’t choose a room that’s too far away from the hustle and bustle, such as the basement, as that may make kids feel as though they are being punished. In addition, you want to be able to periodically check in on kids to see if they need help and make sure they aren’t spending their homework time surfing the Internet or procrastinating.

lassrooms conducive to learning may go a long way toward helping students understand the subjects they study in school, but the environment kids encounter at home also plays a big role in how well kids do in their studies. A homework-friendly atmosphere at home can facilitate learning, and there are many ways parents can create such an environment for their school-aged children.

Designate a homework zone in a distraction-free area of your home. Some youngsters are easily distracted, and those distractions come in many forms. A living room where the television is blaring, a noisy kitchen where dinner is being prepared and a room where pets can roam free are not ideal homework areas, as each can take kids’ attention away from their assignments. Designate a room in your home that is quiet and well lit so kids can do their

Keep the homework room clean. A cluttered homework room may be less appealing to children, and such disorganization also can distract kids from the tasks at hand. Encourage kids to keep their homework rooms clean, and help them clean up if need be. Supplies and other items kids need should be easily accessible in the homework room so kids are not wasting time looking for items they need to complete their homework.

Let kids rest or relax before starting their homework. Another element of a good homework atmosphere is letting kids unwind between getting home from school and cracking open the books. A break between school and homework time can help kids focus better on their studies. In the interim between arriving home from school and starting on their homework, give kids a healthy snack that can provide an extra jolt of energy they can use once they start their homework. Evaluate how the homework zone is working. Once an ample amount of time has passed, examine how kids are performing on their homework assignments. If they are doing well, then there is no reason to break up the current routine. If they are struggling, ask them if there is anything about the current setup they dislike and address those issues accordingly. Kids rarely look forward to doing their homework. But the right atmosphere can make homework seem like less of a chore and more of an opportunity for kids to apply themselves.

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Focal Point Optical is a family-owned, full service eye care practice. Licensed Opticians Fred Rapps, and Walter Nacinovich have been working in the optical field since their teens. Both started as “repair and shop boys” for optometrists in Jackson Heights and Sunnyside Queens. It was the 1960’s and they both were still in high school. Both Fred and Walter decided to pursue opticianry as their chosen professions. They both became New York State licensed opticians in the early 1970’s - initially running a small optical shop from Walter’s basement. As their loyal clientele grew, they decided to open up their first office in Bayside, Queens in 1982. They always take pride in offering the highest quality workmanship and optical goods at fair prices. Each pair of glasses is crafted meticulously and will not be dispensed to patients unless it passes their rigorous inspection.

Walter, Dr. Mann, Fred, Karen and Wanda

Focal Point’s Garden City Park location was opened in March of 1988. Since its inception, Dr. Alice Mann has been the optometrist there. She came to Focal Point in Garden City Park right out of SUNY College of Optometry. She graduated first in her class, and received several clinical awards at graduation. She has developed warm relationships with the patients of Focal Point over the years, and treats each one as if they were a family member. Dr Mann routinely updates her knowledge on the latest technologies and modalities in contact lenses, as well as general optometry. She is licensed to diagnose and treat ocular pathology as well. Her comprehensive examinations include a thorough refraction, binocular vision testing, eye health evaluation and glaucoma screening. Contact lenses are fit with the latest in materials and designs.

Open Monday through Saturday

At Focal Point we strive to provide our patients with the latest innovations and technologies available. The entire staff attends continuing education classes in order to keep abreast of the latest products and materials available. All spectacle eyewear is hand finished and assembled in our on-premises laboratory by our skilled licensed opticians. We take pride in our workmanship and vast experience in the optical field. If you are already one of our many loyal patients, we thank you for your trust. If not, we welcome you to join our Focal Point family.

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For All Your Printing Needs and local residents. Dominic knows many of the businesses and residents which keep him very involved in the community. He volunteers each year at the Street Fair. During the recent fire that destroyed a number of stores on his block, he helped those owners who lost everything. Charity is important to Dominic. After 9/11 he printed many sympathy cards for customers who lost loved ones at no charge to them. He always donates to all organizations who ask for an ad or donation of any kind. He never says no.

In October, 1981 Dominic Oreste and his childhood friend, James Laima, opened D & J’s Printing Company in Williston Park. Twenty-three years ago the business was moved to its current location at 627 Willis Avenue and has been busy every day since. His customers include villages of Williston Park, East Williston and other villages, schools, churches, temples etc. He currently has 200 regular customers that keep him busy throughout the year including architects, attorneys, doctors, hospitals as well as business owners, candidates for political office

True to its name, Salon ECO built their first 4 years on: ECO-nomical prices and ECOfriendly products such as Joico, Onesta, Wella, Redken, Peter Coppola, Rejuvenal and Chi. In just 4 short years, with our conveniently located full service salon and talented team we have exceeded every expectation. Our staff goes above and beyond to satisfy each and every client with featured services including highlights, single process color,

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The new Hibachi Sushi Ya is the leading Japanese fusion eatery, with consistent and delectable dishes, very big-hearted portions, smooth service and affordable dazzling private parties with seating available for over 150. The hibachi dining room is quite popular and the catering staff superb. Considering the consistently perfect preparations and super raw materials, the easy prices on all services offered, are a gift. Minutes from the Long Island Expressway, the well-informed owners Eric Leong and Paul Chong are masters of design and style. They value the health aspect and only serve the freshest fish, sushi, sashimi, steak and vegetables. With a daily delivery of only top quality raw materials they believe one should eat light steamed vegetables, use on the best oil, so veggies are crispy and nutritional and observe healthy dining traditions. They will arrange special menus for an important event and will suggest from the many taste sensations offered by the amazing chef’s dream team with menus that will please all tastes and budgets. Daily specials along with a huge variety of creative menu options keep their loyal legions of followers coming back for more. Highly recommended on all counts. Gift certificates are available. The Staff at Sushi Ya

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LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF JERICHO TPKE. Between Nassau Blvd. & Marcus Ave. in the New King Kullen Shopping Center

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Michael C. Adges is a 1981 graduate of Stony Brook University (B.A.) and a 1984 graduate of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D.) In 1989, he founded the Law Office of Michael C. Adges in Bayside, New York, specializing in real estate transactions. The office later re-located to Bellerose and Mineola and is now located in Williston Park, New York. Mr. Adges has served in the capacities of both attorney and realtor on numerous real estate committees on the state and local levels. His experience as an investor - buying and selling properties in New York City and Long Island - have given him an insider’s perspective on the real estate process.

Mr. Adges has had many speaking engagements - lecturing on such topics as bankruptcy, real estate transactions and title insurance sponsored by the National Business Institute (NBI) as well as various banks and bar associations. He was also an adjunct law professor at CUNY School of Law in Queens, teaching real estate. Mr. Adges is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and Vice President of the Chamber of the Willistons. In 2013 he was named an Access to Justice Champion by the Nassau County Bar for his volunteer work with mortgage foreclosure and “Sandy” recovery clinics.

We offer outpatient Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Aquatic Rehabilitation, Spine Therapy, Balance & Vestibular Therapy and a Wellness & Fitness Program. Our staff is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. We have Physical Therapists with advanced certifications and subspecialties, including McKenzie Certified staff for spine therapy. We are Participating Providers in the Hospital for Special Surgery Rehabilitation Network. This location has been in business for 11 years and our company as a whole was started 25 years ago.

The growing need for our services, along with the vision to provide specialized PT care, in state of the art facilities is fairly unique to our field. Many Peak

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than 30 years of diner experience. We strive to do better. We started off as dishwashers and after few months we became grillmen and just worked our way up. We love New Hyde Park - it’s a great town. The first time we came to the diner, we really liked the community and the people are very friendly.

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Marian Care Inc. is family owned home care agency. We have been in business since 1989. The office staff consists of 4 working mothers. We are considerate to the needs of other families.

We Provide: Home Health Care • Nurses • Companions Marian Care, Inc.’s paraprofessional personnel include Home Health Aides, Personal Care Aides, and Companions. We provide personal care assistance, such as getting in and out of bed, toileting, dressing and walking. 467 Willis Ave. Wiliston Park, NY 11596 Call: (516) 741-8600 Toll Free 1-800-738-0007 www.mariancare.net

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employees have experience lecturing at continuing education courses and are involved in their local sports communities. The fact is that we enjoy what we do, and are lucky to be in the position we are here at Peak Performance.

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We offer a variety of dishes from pancakes with sausage for breakfast, a hamburger deluxe for lunch or a broiled stuffed chicken for dinner. We treat everyone like family and make everyone feel right at home. We go above and beyond to make our customers happy. My brother and I have more

From left to right: Michael Foster, Jospeh Granger, Cindy DeVeaux, Katie Zammit, Natalie Antranik, Mitchell Henig

We have been exclusively in the Physical Therapy business. Several of our staff come from varied backgrounds in hospital (acute care), orthopedic and sports rehabilitation.

Michael C. Adges

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The Crew of Minuteman Press of Williston Park (Left to Right) Graphic Designer: Hanif Knight, Pressman: Steve Shan, Owner: Stephan Parmett, Sales Associate: Bentley - The Goldendoodle

Left to right: Rosemary Jibin, Sally Andrews, Elizabeth Georgey, Angie Maniego, Parvathi Maneesh and Lidia Amaya

Hillside Internal Medicine and Geriatrics first opened its doors in April 2005 on Hillside Ave in Bellerose. Dr. Thomas P. Mathew and Dr. Wilbert B. Maniego, practicing Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, wanted to provide medical and healthcare services to the community and the surrounding neighborhoods. On May 2011, to better accommodate a greater number of people, the office relocated to 915 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park (near the corner of Lakeville Road). The new office now offer sub-specialties to include Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology and Neurology. Cardiology services are being provided by Dr. Satheesh Joseph, Dr. Deepu Alexander and Dr. Dhaval Patel. Gastroenterology services are being provided by Dr. Preeti Mehta and Dr. Nilesh Mehta. Nephrology services are being provided by Dr. Syed Ali and Neurology services by Dr. Jeffrey Mallin. The office accepts most insurances and is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 am6:00 pm and on Saturday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm.

HILLSIDE INTERNAL MEDICINE & GERIATRICS DR. WILBERT B. MANIEGO & DR. THOMAS P. MATHEW 915 HILLSIDE AVE., NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040 tel: 718-343-7600 fax: 718-343-7603 info@hillsideinternalmedicine.com www.hillsideinternalmedicine.com

Blow Beauty Bars specializes in blowouts, updos, cuts, color, keratin treatments, and makeup services. We also recently launched our exclusive Blow Beauty Bars line of hair care products including our: Big & Bouncy Volume Shampoo and Conditioner, Argan Oil Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner, Balancing Act Violet Shampoo and Conditioner, Replenish Leave-In Conditioner, Pump It Up Volume Mist, Dial It Up Hairspray, Refresh Dry Shampoo, Sleek Silk Smoothing Serum, Set & Protect Blow Dry CrĂ¨me, and Smooth Finish Argan Oil. To read more about our amazing products, visit our website at blowbeautybars.com/products Our clients love Blow Beauty Bars because they can come to us for a fun, comfortable, and easy experience. They are confident that they are getting the finest quality hair care at affordable prices. Each one of our stylists is very creative,

skilled, and expertly trained. They are always able to reproduce the latest hair trends each season. Our clients can come to Blow and get in and out before work, or stay all day and chat! I wanted to create the coffee shop of hair salons. We are unique in that we offer high-end hair services at very affordable prices. Our stylists listen to the clientâ€™s needs and provide a very personalized experience so everyone walks out of Blow feeling refreshed, beautiful, and happy for days! We opened our first Blow Beauty Bars location in Bridgehampton in April 2014. The response to Blow was so amazing that we needed to expand to various locations to keep all of our clients happy! We now have 4 locations and counting. I managed various restaurants in NYC and the Hamptons. For college I went to the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC and always had a passion for the fashion and

beauty business. We all know how glamorous Long Island is, but we needed a place for a quick fix where women could take their bed head from flat to fab in less than an hour, without spending a fortune. With all the events that take place year-round, you have to be camera ready almost every night. Opening Blow made blowouts more accessible to women! We selected this site because Manhasset is a great location, and many of our Hamptons clients live here in the off-season! Many of the people who live there work in NYC and are used to the fast paced life style. I wanted to provide a service that was familiar to these women. We do everything we can to help our local communities and charities. We love to put together

silent auctions items and gift bags for local events.

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Janine Stiene, Speech-Language Pathologist, is owner and operator of the Suffolk Center for Speech And Myofunctional Therapy and Long Island Speech. Along with her exceptional group of therapists, she supports families and children across Long Island and Queens, specializing in: PROMPT, Myofunctional Therapy, Voice Disorders, Fluency, Augmentative Communications, Articulation, Auditory Processing Disorders and Expressive/Receptive Language Disorders (adults and children). Also offered is Feeding Therapy for individuals who suffer from texture and consistency aversions. There are seven affiliated offices across Long Island, with the Lake Success office being conveniently located next to LIJ on Lakeville Road. All offices offer flexible hours and scheduling including evenings as well as Saturdays. It is also one of the only private practices that participates with most major health insurance companies. Janine Stiene, former Speech Pathologist of the Hauppauge School District, has had her rapidly growing business for ten years. Her well equipped staff of LIcensed speech Pathologists and Myofunctional Therapists come from diverse educational backgrounds and top schools such as Long Island University, St. John’s University, Hofstra University, Adelphi University, and more. Open: Monday through Saturday, Daytime and Evenings. Please call for appointment availability. PARTICIPATING WITH MOST MAJOR HEALTH INSURANCES.

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PDE specializes in evaluations of learning disabilities including:

• Dyslexia

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Our psychologists are experts in identifying problems that affect learning and provide individualized recommendations tailored to the specific strengths and weaknesses of the client. If you or your child are currently experiencing problems in school, please contact us at 516-240-8212 for a free phone consultation or visit us at www.psychdxny.com.

ERIN MCDONOUGH, Ph.D. 1225 Franklin Ave • Suite 325 Garden City, NY 11530 mcdonough.e@gmail.com 516.240.8212 www.psychdxny.com

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PORTLEDGE

˘ SUMMER ADVENTURES

Summer Programs from June 20 to August 12

Programs for Little Ones

The Arts

Chess & Technology

Sports

Science

Summer Academic Institute

SUMMER SAMPLER

A SPECIAL EVENT Sun, March 13, 12-2pm Children engage in age-appropriate games and activities while parents meet the instructors. Every family receives a sampler of chocolates. Learn more by calling Melissa Worth at 516-750-3104, email mworth@portledge.org, or visit www.portledge.org/summeradventures

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This Summer, Explore Professional Options and Learn New Skills Through the NYUSPS High School Academy Career Edge Program and Beyond”; and “Exploring the Wonderful World of Special Events in New York City.”

High school students from the tristate area, across the country, and around the globe can get a head start on the college experience and explore professional options through exceptional summer courses offered by the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYUSPS) High School Academy Career Edge Program. One-week, professionally oriented intensive programs of study taught by industry experts allow students to “try on” various careers as they gain the competitive edge when applying for college. Offerings feature courses in a diverse range of fields including digital filmmaking, finance, fashion design, marketing, photography, real estate development, and special events, among others. Popular courses in the past have included “Creative Writing: Finding Your Muse in the Metropolis,” in which students have learned about generations of writers from J.D. Salinger to Michael Chabon, who have drawn inspiration from the hustle and bustle that makes New York City so unique. There is no better place to study finance than New York City, the financial capital of the world. “Finance NYC An Insider’s View” is another in-demand option, which provides students with an introduction to the foundations of financial analysis and investment management that are practiced on Wall Street.

Students who have previously participated in Career Edge courses have provided rave reviews. “I learned more in this one-week program than I learned in an entire semester,” attested Hadil Dayri from Cairo, Egypt.

“It was a great experience learning from the best in the industry.” —Dylan Guo, student Jericho, NY

For those interested in the cinema, “Digital Filmmaking: Telling the Story through Technology” allows students to gain a thorough understanding of the technical aspects of this digital art form including lens usage, light metering techniques, blocking, and professional conventions. These courses are among the 30 study options, including nine new ones offered by NYUSPS this summer. New programs include “Pre-Law Boot Camp”; “Entrepreneurial Problem Solving”;

For Jericho, NY high school student Dylan Guo, learning from “Destination Marketing: A Spotlight professionals was the highlight on NYC–The Tourism Capital of of the program, “It was a great the World”; “Drama Boot Camp: experience learning from the best in Writing and Performing under the industry.” Imaginary Circumstances”; “Artists The NYUSPS High School in the City: A History of Creative Academy Career Edge Program New York”; “Location on Film: affords high school students the From Spike Lee’s Brooklyn to Debra Granik’s Ozark Mountains”; opportunity to experience university life by living in an NYU dorm “Fashion Design in New York (optional). They can enjoy the use City”; Interior Design Studio: of NYU facilities, while they take in From Concepts to Color Theory all that NYC has to offer.

“I learned more in this one-week program than I learned in an entire semester.” —Hadil Dayri, student Cairo, Egypt

Photo credit: ©NYUSPS/Mark McQueen

The first session begins in July. The deadline to apply is June 15 for residential students and July 1 for commuter students. Space is limited.

To learn more visit sps.nyu.edu/ hsacademycareeredge email sps.hsacademy@nyu.edu or call 212-998-7006

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One Summer Week

That Can

Change Your

Child’s NYUSPS High School Academy Career Edge Program This summer, the NYU School of Professional Studies will offer high school students the opportunity to live and learn in the heart of New York City, the cultural and financial capital of the world. One-week, professionally oriented intensive programs of study allow them to explore career options and to gain the competitive edge when applying for college. They will experience university life by living in an NYU dorm (optional), while enjoying all that NYC has to offer during the summer.

Session 1: Monday, July 11 – Friday July 15, 2016 Session 2: Monday, July 18 – Friday, July 22, 2016

Session 3: Monday, July 25 – Friday, July 29, 2016 Session 4: Monday, August 1 – Friday, August 5, 2016

Students must attend mandatory Sunday orientation. Course Offerings Session 1: July 11–July 15, 2016 Art History: New York’s Masterpieces Creative Approaches to Difficult Problems: Arts-Based Practices for Social Change and Justice Creating and Writing a Television Series Creative Writing: Finding Your Muse in the Metropolis Digital Filmmaking: Telling the Story through Technology (Lab Fee: $150) Finance NYC—An Insider’s View From Writer to Reader: The Art of Editing Books Integrated Marketing: Innovation and Strategy Photographing NYC: Through the Mind’s Eye and the Camera Lens (Lab Fee: $150) Real Estate NYC: From Design to Development

Session 2: July 18–July 22, 2016 Creative Writing: Finding Your Muse in the Metropolis Destination Marketing: A Spotlight on NYC–The Tourism Capital of the World (NEW)

Digital Filmmaking: Telling the Story through Technology (Lab Fee: $150) Discovering NYC Architecture: A Foundation in Design, Theory, and Practice Finance NYC—An Insider’s View Hit Songwriting: Creating, Recording, and Marketing Your Music Investment Banking Fundamentals New York City: An Urban Laboratory Screenwriting: Visual Story Telling—From Short to Feature-Length Films

Session 3: July 25–July 29, 2016 Artists in the City: A History of Creative New York (NEW) Climate Change, Sustainable Development, and Universal Rights Digital Filmmaking: Telling the Story through Technology (Lab Fee: $150) Digital Journalism: Spreading the News through New Media (Lab Fee: $150) Fashion Design in New York City (NEW) Finance NYC—An Insider’s View Integrated Marketing: Innovation and Strategy

Interior Design Studio: From Concepts to Color Theory and Beyond (NEW) Pre-Law Boot Camp (NEW) Video Game Design: From Concept to Completion

Session 4: August 1–August 5, 2016 Creative Writing: Finding Your Muse in the Metropolis Debates in Global Affairs: The Ethics of Justice Drama Boot Camp: Writing and Performing under Imaginary Circumstances (NEW) Entrepreneurial Problem Solving (NEW) Exploring the Wonderful World of Special Events in New York City (NEW) Life in Motion: Social Justice and Dance (NEW) Location on Film: From Spike Lee’s Brooklyn to Debra Granik’s Ozark Mountains (NEW) Studio Art: Drawing: Discovering Your Inner Artist (Lab Fee: $50) Video Game Design: From Concept to Completion

Application Deadline: Residential Students: June 15, 2016 Commuter Students: July 1, 2016 For Program Details and Application Visit: sps.nyu.edu/hsacademycareeredge04 or call 212-998-7006 New York University is an afﬁrmative action/equal opportunity institution. ©2016 NYU School of Professional Studies.

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Spend three weeks studying with professionals from the Ballet and Broadway Stage... right here on Long Island!

Our workshops offer a supportive, nurturing, and creative environment for young dancers and performers striving to reach their dreams! Our Workshops are designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced dancers, ages 7-18. What you can expect... A typical day consists of four ability and age appropriate classes from 9am to 4pm. Each dancer will choose an intensive in Ballet or Musical Theater. The classes will be held in our spacious, air-conditioned studios. There will be an informal showing for parents on the last day of the Workshop.

Our Illustrious faculty is comprised of professional dancers from some of the world’s greatest Ballet Companies, Broadway Performers, Choreographers and Musical Directors who provide training with strong technique and artistry. Their commitment and desire is to pass on their accumulated knowledge, experience, and passion. Among our Teaching Staff: Alex Tressor, Kristen McGrew, Katherine Healy, Ashley Amber, Gia Mongell Wendy Palmer Clark, Jenny Chiang, Jen Kreichman, and Michelle Vivona. Plus NYC Guest Teachers* Ballet or Musical Theater Intensives Ages 7-18 * Mon-Friday * 9am-4pm July 11 - July 29 RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! Ask about our Summer Stock Musical Production in August! Artistic Directors: Michelle and Jerome Vivona

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BALLET TO BROADWAY VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS:

Call for information:

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999 Herricks Road New Hyde Park, NY 11040 www.americantheaterdance.com

3 Week Summer Workshop Ballet & Musical Theater Intensives

July 11th to 29th, 9am - 4pm, Ages 7-18 *Now accepting appointments for auditions

BALLET INTENSIVE:

Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Contemporary, Ballet, Yoga, Modern, Pilates

MUSICAL THEATER:

Theater Dance, Ballet for Broadway, Musical Theater, Acting, Voice, Lyrical Jazz, Tap

Ask About Our

Summer Stock August 1st-12th Rehearse & Perform A Musical in 2 Weeks

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Confusion in and out of the classroom: Some kids struggle to grasp certain concepts, and such confusion can sometimes be remedied with the kind of intense study available in tutoring sessions. Low confidence: Some kids’ confidence wanes when their grades suffer. Kids whose grades have been on the decline may feel a sense of defeat even before they take a test or work on an assignment. Tutors can help restore confidence by creating small victories that slowly build up to larger successes. Indifference to coursework: No student will be captivated by every subject he or she studies, but there should be some subjects that students find engaging. Students battling indifference toward their coursework may benefit from a dynamic tutor who can present subject matter in new ways and revive students’ interest. Students who are struggling in the classroom may need some extra help outside the classroom, and many tutors are adept at reviving interest in subjects kids are studying at school. Some teachers may recommend certain tutors, while others may do some tutoring work themselves.

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Art League hosts 9th annual AP art show The Art League of Long Island’s ninth annual “Go APE” Advanced Placement Student Exhibition features 2-D and 3-D works by 118 students from 36 Long Island High Schools. This is an opportunity for what may be the first of many times these promising young art students will show their work in a professional gallery setting. The exhibit is on view in the League’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery through March 13. An artists’ reception and awards presentation take place Sunday, March 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. Awards of Excellence Deanna Lazo (Bethpage HS) for “Dad’s Still Life”, soft pastel Kate Walker (Bethpage HS) for “Morning Sun”, acrylic on canvas Christina Kutulos (Garden City HS) for “Type Writer”, mixed media Kristen Van Aken (Hicksville HS) for “Urban Decay”, etching Morgan Anderson (Plainedge HS) for “Frustration”, oil paint on canvas Jennifer Bianco (Plainedge HS) for “Monsters”, paper Elise Weber (Seaford HS) for “All Wrapped Up”, colored pencil Mehrose Naeem (Sewanhaka HS) for “Untitled”, mixed media Ricky Vargas (Valley Stream HS) for “Inspired Artist”, pencil/colored pencil Isabella Brand (Ward Melville HS) for “I

Thought it was a Spider”, oil on canvas Maria Romero (Westbury HS) for “Sunkissed Water”, acrylic on canvas Honorable Mentions Geraldine Luglio (Miller Place HS) for “Still Life”, oil painting James Treadwell (New Hyde Park Memorial HS) for “Up in Flames”, photography Olivia Rouse (Northport HS) for “In a Pickle”, mixed media Jeanette Wells (Northport HS) for “Sienna’s Pants”, colored pencil/mixed media Elizabeth Pigott (Sayville HS) for “Disintegration”, marker and ink Kristen Clark (Syosset HS) for “Seasons”, collage Lauren Gruber (Syosset HS) for “Walking”, digital photography Brigid Coleman(Wantagh HS) for “Untitled”, colored pencils on paper Award for Presentation Grant Fryc (Northport HS) for “Three Figures at Midnight in August”, digital painting The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. The gallery is open to the public, free of charge, Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit www. artleagueli.org or call (631) 462-5400.

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Prosperine to share story of ‘resilience’ Ushuuda Prosperine, a survivor of multiple atrocities resulting in severe physical and emotional wounds in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will give a presentation on her experience at the Nassau Community College on Sunday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the multi-purpose room at the college’s CCB Building. The talk, titled “Enduring the Unimaginable: A Survivor’s Testimony of Survival, Healing and Resilience” at Women, Not Victims: Moving Beyond Sexualized Atrocities During Genocide, which is being presented by the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County and Nassau Community College. Prosperine had a stable, family-oriented life in the Democratic Republic of Congo until mass murder and armed conflict overtook her country, according to a release from the Holocaust Center. As an adolescent, she was abducted by terrorists and thrust into a new life dominated by terror, isolation and despair. She became a victim and witness to torture, mutilation and murder. Prosperine finally managed to escape and fled to Uganda where she experienced persistent homelessness, multiple hospitalizations, cruelty by government officials, and sexual violence in a refugee camp which resulted in

pregnancies. Joining Ms. Prosperine will be her adopted mother, Holly K. Shaw, an associate professor at Adelphi University in the College of Nursing and Public Health, who will speak about “Bearing Witness: A Companion to Survival, Healing and Resilience.” As a clinician, educator and international activist, Shaw has tried to help with Prosperine’s healing; however, her clinical expertise has not been sufficient for the challenges faced by her adopted daughter and grandchildren, and thus the therapeutic journey continues. Shaw’s presentation will include lessons learned and problems still unsolved in the healing process of genocide-rape survivors. Survivors of other genocides including the Holocaust and Rwanda will also give testimony at “Women, Not Victims.” The keynote speaker, Najwa M. Nabti, a former prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal, The Hague, will address “Courage and Conviction: How the Testimony of Survivors of Sexual Violence has Shaped International Law.” Registration is free and lunch is included. Space is limited so prospective attendees are advised to RSVP in advance to Deborah Lom at (516) 571-8040 or dlom@hmtcli.org, or register online at www.hmtcli.org/events/ womennotvictims.

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Ignatius to give talk at Temple Emanuel The fourth season of Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Emanuel continues on March 13 2016 at 3 p.m., when David Ignatius offers the Betty & Harold Wolgel Memorial Lecture, “How to Fix the World: A Foreign Policy for the Future.” Best-selling author and Washington Post columnist Ignatius has been making sense of the world for over 40 years. During his career, he’s covered nearly every Washington beat, from the Penta-

gon to the CIA to Capitol Hill, as well as global politics, the Middle East, and economics. He turned his experiences with the CIA into nine thrilling bestsellers, because, as Bob Woodward said, “Few understand espionage culture as well as Ignatius.” For more than 15 years, Ignatius has published his twice-weekly column for The Washington Post. Appearing in scores of newspapers around the world, his column won the 2000 Gerald Loeb Award for Commentary, the 2013 Overseas Press Club award, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Center for Journalists. It appeared in the International Herald Tribune while he was the IHT’s executive editor. In three decades at the Post, Ignatius has served as reporter, foreign correspondent, and editor. Following the lecture, there will be a Q&A, book signing and refreshments. Tickets are $15 or 2 for $25. For further information about subscription discounts and to purchase tickets call 516-482-5701. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane in Great Neck.

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Navy Band to bring sounds to Brookvile America’s Navy is coming to Brookville,, one of 23 cities in five states to host a performance by the United States Navy Band during its 2016 tour -- one of the Navy’s signature outreach programs. The United States Navy Band Concert Band performance is scheduled for March 14, at 7 p.m. at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. The Navy Concert Band, the premier wind ensemble of the U.S. Navy, presents a wide array of marches, patriotic selections, orchestral transcriptions and modern wind ensemble repertoire. As the original ensemble of the Navy Band, the Concert Band has been performing public

concerts and participating in high-profile events for nearly 90 years. One of the U.S. Navy Band¹s primary responsibilities involves touring the country. All of the band¹s primary performing units embark each year on concert tours throughout specified regions of the country, allowing the band to reach out to audiences in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navy’s premier musical ensembles on a regular basis. The concerts are family-friendly events, meant to be entertaining to veterans, families, individuals and those interested in joining the Navy. All Navy Band performances are free and open to the public.

Temple Sinai to host Rabbi Freelander Temple Sinai will be presenting Rabbi Daniel Freelander, president of the World Union for Progressive Judaism, to discuss European anti-Semitism at Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the temple, which is located at 425 Roslyn Road in Roslyn Heights, “Murder at the Jewish Museum in Brussels; attacks on Jews in Paris; swastikas painted crudely on buildings. These are among the shocking news items that fill current headlines from European cities,” the temple said in a statement announcing the presentation. “What do these incidents portend for Jews who live on the continent? Freelander offers a perspective on

trends in European Jewish Life. WUPJ is the umbrella organization of the Reform, Liberal, Progressive and Reconstructionist Movements, serving 1,200 congregations and 1.8 million people in more than 50 countries. Previously the senior vice president for Reform Judaism, Freelander is well known as a lecturer on Trends in Reform Jewish Life. All are welcome attend Suggestion donation is $10 for non-members For more information about the above program, Temple Sinai, or its many offerings, please contact Ethel Liebeskind at 516-621-6800 or visit our website at www. mysinai.org.

‘Mariposa & the Saint’ to take stage at Hofstra The Hofstra Cultural Center, the Women Studies Program and the Department of Drama and Dance present “Mariposa & the Saint,” a play starring Julia Steele Allen. “Mariposa & the Saint” was inspired by the true experiences of Sara (Mariposa) Fonseca, a woman incarcerated in Northern California and held in solitary confinement for three years. This free performance will take place on Tuesday, March 15, at 2:20 p.m. at The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, California Avenue, South Campus. While doing prison advocacy work in California, Allen, a performance artist, met Fonseca. Years later, upon learning that Fonseca had been placed in solitary

confinement, Allen made an effort to reach out to her and suggest that they exchange letters and work on a play to keep Fonseca’s mind from deteriorating during her isolation. The result, “Marposa & the Saint,” stars Allen, and asks audiences to engage in a dialogue regarding prison reform and the controversy of solitary confinement. The performance also features Ray Huth and direction by Noelle Ghoussaini. Allen has performed “Mariposa & the Saint” in theaters around the country. For more information call the Hofstra Cultural Center at 516-463-5669 or email Karyn.Valerius@hofstra.edu or Cindy.Rosenthal@hofstra.edu.

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LIU Post bands head to Swiss Jazz Festival B y T homas Gillen From July 1-16, 2016, students in two LIU Post performing ensembles, the LIU Post Jazz Ensemble and Long Island Sound - Vocal Jazz Ensemble, will be traveling to Switzerland to participate in the annual Montreux Jazz Festival, which is the second largest jazz festival in the world. The Montreux Jazz Festival is entering its 50th year in existence and takes place on the edge of Lake Geneva. “The LIU Jazz Ensemble and Long Island Sound Vocal Jazz performed at the 2007 Montreux Jazz Festival and have been invited by a jury of peer reviewers to perform at the 50th Anniversary Montreux Jazz Festival this coming July,” confirmed Jennifer Miceli, LIU Post professor and chairperson of the Department of Music. Miceli said that the purpose of the jazz tour in Switzerland “is to provide experiential learning and performing opportunities for LIU Post music students.” According to montreux-

jazzfestival.com, “the festival rapidly earned a reputation for fantastic concerts, unbelievable artistic collaborations, rare moments, improbable anecdotes, audacity, ambitious projects, and impulsive decisions.” Past artists who have performed at the festival include David Bowie, Prince, and Deep Purple. LIU Post junior music education major Robert Riepe, the bass player in the LIU Post Jazz Ensemble and the Long Island Sound – Vocal Jazz Ensemble, is excited for the opportunity to participate in a world renowned event. He said that the groups have been preparing for the festival since last fall. Forty LIU Post student musicians will go to Montreux and push their musical careers forward by performing at the renowned event. “Students advance their musical careers by performing at a prestigious festival where intentionally recognized jazz artists will also be performing. Last year’s Montreux Jazz Festival line-up included such artists as Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, John Legend, Len-

ny Kravitz, Mary J. Blige, and Herbie Hancock,” Professor Miceli said. Some of the festival venues where groups will perform include the Auditorium Stravski, Montreux Jazz Club, Montreux Jazz Lab, and Montreux Jazz Creations. The Auditorium Stravski is the biggest venue, with a capacity of 2,800 to 4,000 people. Besides paid events at these venues, visitors at the festival will also be able to listen to jazz music in the park and attend aftershows and workshops. “The 2016 Jazz Tour gives students the opportunity to share a uniquely American art form in a foreign country. Through jazz

music, LIU Post music students will serve as ambassadors to the Department of Music; College of Arts, Communications, and Design; Long Island University; New York State, and to the United States. Other benefits include performing in famous venues, listening to jazz greats, experiencing a foreign culture, enjoying the beauty of Switzerland, and making great music with lifelong friends,” Professor Miceli said. 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.

Oncologist Luis Diaz to lecture on cancer Dr. Luis Diaz, will offer The Nathan Ackerman Memorial Lecture, “A New Immunological Approach to Cancer,” at Temple Emanuel of Great Neck on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. Diaz is a leading authority in oncology, having pioneered several genomic diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for cancer. He is an attending physician at the Johns Hopkins Hospital where he specializes in the treatment of pancreatic and colorectal cancers. He is currently a member of the Ludwig Center for Cancer Genetics and Therapeutics where he directs translational medicine and is the Director of the Swim Across America Lab. Diaz has undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Michigan, and completed residency training at the Osler Medical Service at Johns Hopkins and medical oncology training at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins.

Diaz is involved in near-patient translational studies with the goal of bringing diagnostic and therapeutic genomic strategies to patients with cancer. Most recently, his work has involved the clinical development of tumor-derived DNA as a biomarker for cancer screening, early detection, monitoring and measurement of early residual disease. The basis of this work is the well-accepted premise that cancer is defined by a discrete set of genetic alterations. This approach combines a next-generation genomic sequencing with novel digital techniques to count tumor-derived DNA fragments in complex mixtures of DNA. This work was highlighted in the New York Times, NPR, CNN and the NBC nightly news. Admission is free. Call 516-482-5701 for further information. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane in Great Neck.

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‘Big Break’ semifinals this weekend Final 6 contestants in Gold Coast competition to perform at GCAC March 12 B y J oe N i k i c

Six musicians and bands who survived the knockout rounds of the “Your Big Break” competition will compete Saturday to see who gets one more performance to try and become Long Island’s next big thing. On Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, the Gold Coast Arts Center and Love Revolution Org. held two competition rounds for local musicians and bands to earn their opportunity to win studio time, media exposure, equipment, and more. “We had some of the most remarkable talent this year,” said Rick Eberle, publicist for the Gold Coast Arts Center. “It’s going to be very difficult to even decide who will be in the finals, much less win them. All of our performers are deserving of the crown. Of the more than 1,500 entries submitted, 16 different singers performed to move on to the semifinals. The semifinalists are Matt Grabowski, Taylor Hogan, Days

winners Youth Be Told performing with second annual “Your Big Break” winner Katie Zimmer. Eberle said the two past winners joined together to showcase “what could happen if you win.” The judges for the competition include Neil Rubenstein, the manager of The Emporium venue in Patchogue, Chris Pati of IndiMusic TV, Lou Plaia from Reverbnation.com, Guy Brogna from All Music Inc., and Jerry Lembo, a music industry consultant who has worked with Grammy-award winners. Prizes include the chance to open up for a national act at The Emporium, recording time at IndiMusic Studios, a feature on Reverbnation.com, musical equipment from All Music Inc. and ZOOM North America, PR and social media campaigns from Rick Eberle Agency, and more to be announced. Doors open for the semifinals at 7:30 p.m. and performances will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults Beneath Us, Frankel Sisters, Eberle said of the six semifi- “whose better.” Headlining Saturday’s event and $10 for students. Trish Torrales and Jaclyn Man- nalists, four will advance to the fredi. finals on April 2 depending on are first annual “Your Big Break”

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Great Neck Library Budget Workshop at Station Branch The Board of Trustees will hold a Budget Workshop for the 2016/2017 Library Budget on Monday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market and Planet Fitness. All are welcome. Please confirm with the Library at (516) 466-8055, ext. 201 that there has been no change in meeting date, time or location. Garage Sale Gold presented by Eddie Costello, Sr., certified antiques appraiser at Atria Cutter Mill Join Eddie Costello, Sr., Certified Antiques Appraiser for Garage Sale Gold, on Sunday, March 13 at 2 p.m., a Great Neck Library program to be held at Atria Cutter Mill, 96 Cutter Mill Road, Great Neck, 11021. Eddie will tell us about this modern day gold rush that has attracted thousands of avid weekend prospectors, and instruct us on how to locate and identify specific items that are worth more than many prized antiques. If you are a garage sale junkie, planning a garage sale, or just want some firstclass entertainment, you will not want to miss this exciting, informative and fun-filled program. Free Appraisal to the first 40 registered patrons, of any one antique or collectible, regardless of what it is or how old it is. Register by calling 516-466-8055, ext. 277 or going online. Limited seating. Legendary Women of Long Island at Station Branch presented by Monica Randall, Gold Coast historian Join noted Long Island Gold Coast historian and best-selling author, Monica Randall, for Legendary Women of Long Island on Monday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market and Planet Fitness. This program examines the lives of an

the feature writers for 25A Magazine. Monica was honored by the Oyster Bay Historical Society as one of Long Island’s Top Advocates for Historic Preservation and Education. Seating is very limited. Register by calling 466-8055, ext. 277, or going online.

Gold Coast Historian Monica Randall will present Legendary Women of Long Island, at the Station Branch Library. elite group of glamorous women who lived during the glory days of Long Island’s fabled Gold Coast. They were the first American Super-stars as their lives, loves, and scandals played out on the pages of newspapers all over the country. Women like Alva Vanderbilt, Mrs. Clarence MacKay, Barbara Hutton, Zelda Fitzgerald, Ann Woodward and Gertrude Whitney among others will be focused on. Monica Randall is a historic preservationist and author who began photographing the doomed North Shore estates at the age of fourteen. Her first book, Mansions of Long Island’s Gold Coast, was published in 1980 and became a best-seller. Monica is the Director and co-founder of the North Shore Preservation Society which oversees a vast collection of research and original photos of the old estates along the North Shore. Her original photographs have been exhibited at the Cooper Hewitt Museum, and many of her costume photos are in a permanent collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. She is currently one of

AARP Tax Help at the Parkville Branch AARP Tax Assistance volunteers will be available to help with preparation and filing of simple Federal and State tax forms (online only) on Wednesdays through April 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), in New Hyde Park. Registration for AARP Tax Assistance appointments is ongoing. Contact the Parkville Branch at (516) 466-8055, ext. 273. Elder Law: Senior Citizen Entitlements at Station Branch Volunteer attorney Joan Robert will present Elder Law: Senior Citizen Entitlements on Wednesday, March 16 at 11 a.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market and Planet Fitness. Once you become a senior citizen, you have entitlements that you have earned. This presentation will provide important information regarding many of the benefits you are entitled to as a senior. Topics will cover social insurance payments, housing, health, taxes, legal issues and more. Register by calling 516-466-8055, ext. 277 or going online. Film at Station Branch All film matinees are now held at the Station Branch while the Main Library building is being renovated. The next film will be shown on Thursday, March 17 at 2 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 information on the films scheduled. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Arrive early as seating is limited. Priority seating is given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your Library card, driver’s license or other ID showing your Great Neck School District address. Parkville Library Club You’re invited to come and spend Tuesday afternoons at the Parkville Branch for our new Parkville Library Club. Join us Tuesday, March 15, between 2 and 4 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park, 11040. Bring your knitting or Canasta set… or your Mahjong tiles… Scrabble board… Chess set…Backgammon board - whatever games or hobby you enjoy. There will be someone here to enjoy the time with. We’ll bring the coffee and cake. The Parkville Library Club will continue each Tuesday, between 2 and 4 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting at Station The Board of Trustees will hold a Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Planet Fitness. All are welcome. Please confirm with the Library at (516) 466-8055, ext. 201 that there has been no change in meeting date, time or location. 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 three-year 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 Oct. 3, 2016. Building Advisory Committee Meeting The Building Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park 11040. All are welcome. Please check with the Library at (516) 466-8055, ext. 201 to confirm that there has been no change in meeting date, time or location. 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.

Great Neck Social Center Brain Fitness Spa Available Daily By now you know the good news: that just like muscles, you use your brain cells or you lose them! But we at the Social Center are up to the challenge. Here are just a few of the activities that can keep you percolating. Games and Conversation *For stimulating conversation, airing your opinion, great ideas, come to Monday’s “What’s Your Opinion” or Thursday’s “World in Depth”. Tone up your thinking ability by playing Bridge, Canasta, Scrabble, Mah

Jongg or other favorite table games. Tai Chi can flex your muscles, sending blood to the brain and keeping you fit. Keep your fingers flying at the Knitting Sessions on Wednesdays. Reminisce as you tune up your vocal chords at Wednesday’s “Sing-along”. So if you want to think faster and better, don’t hold back! Most of this is free! Come and enjoy. Call the office at (516)487-0025 to see our catalogue, to sign up or to give us ideas you might have for another brain building activity. Fear of Falling Once more, Project Indepen-

dence is offering “Stepping On”, a free, seven session program for older adults that helps build strength, balance and confidence in order to prevent falls. “Stepping On” was so well received by the older adults who have taken the course that a Spring session has already been accepting registration. The course begins on April 7. Space is limited, so contact Project Independence at 311 for more information and registration Defensive Driving The Empire Safety Council will present its Defensive Driving

course at the Great Neck Social Center on Wednesday, March 23rd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a break for lunch. This is an opportunity to update yourself on recent driving rules; to reduce points that may have accumulated on your license; and to lower certain fees on your auto insurance. Dr. Claude Springer will instruct the session. Registration for the course must be done in person. If you need more information, come to 80 Grace Avenue or phone the Center at (516)487-0025. St. Patrick’s Day Party You know how we use any

excuse for a rousing, fun-filled party, and what better day but Thursday, March 17 in celebration of the Irish in us! Reservations are a must for the traditional Corned Beef and cabbage lunch and lilting Irish music to lift your spirits. Health, Well-Being and Spirituality Harmony House will be at the Social Center on the morning of March 17th from 11a.m to 12noon. Many of us think “spiritual” thoughts that contribute to our health and well-being, so why not come and add yours at the presentation?

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Great Neck Park District Nature Program: Just-A-Hike Sunday, March 13 at 12:30 p.m., join us at Muttontown Preserve (equestrian entrance) for a moderately paced hike. While questions are most welcome, there will be no formal nature discussion thus affording walkers the opportunity for uninterrupted relaxing and socializing. Entire program takes place outdoors. Be sure to ask for directions when registering. Call (516) 482-0355 to register. Children under 16 yrs. not permitted to attend. Sunday @ 3: Glen Roethel Sunday, March 13 at 3 p.m.

Room (2015), starring Academy Award winning best actress Brie Larson, is playing at Great Neck House this weekend. Job Fair 2016 Attend the Park District Job Fair, Wednesday, March 16 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Avenue. You will find many seasonal/part-time jobs available throughout the Park District including Parkwood Pool, Indoor/Outdoor Tennis, Camps/Pre-school, Recreation, Marina/Sailing Director, Summer Performing Arts, Parks, Security, Office/Clerical. Pick-up an

application, schedule an interview or have one onthe-spot. Everyone over the age of 16, with a wide range of schedules, is welcome to apply. The Great Neck Park District is an equal opportunity employer. For more information call (516) 487-7665. Weekend Movie The Award winning 2015 film, Room, starring Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay

and Sean Bridgers, will be shown at Great Neck House on Friday, March 11 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 12 at 5 & 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. After five-yearold Jack and his mother escape from the enclosed surroundings that Jack has known his entire life, the boy makes a thrilling discovery. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson, it is rated R and runs 118 minutes. Admission requires a park card.

Singer Glen Roethel will be at Great Neck House on Sunday.

Looking for a seasonal/summer job? Come to our Job Fair on March 16. award-winning singer/ songwriter Glen Roethel will perform at Great Neck House. His program includes a mix of folk, rock, classic, modern, pop and abstract. His powerful baritone-tenor voice recalls the more playful melodies of his favorite, Cat Stevens. Glen tours singing his own songs with guitar and ukulele – often improvising new songs on the spot. When not performing his own music he draws from more than one thousand hit cover songs spanning the 1930’s through today, with a special emphasis on the ’60s through the ’80s. A park card is required for admission. NEW for Kids at Great Neck House A new six-week after-school

program called Science Mania, for children grades K through 2, will have participants exploring Earth Science, weather phenomena and kitchen chemistry experimentation. Register in person at Great Neck House Residents: $126; Non-residents: $138. Call 516-4820355 for more information. Register as soon as possible. Only 18 spots available! Defensive Driving Classes at Great Neck House Great Neck House continues to offer Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Classes. The classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The next class is Saturday, April 2. To sign up for a class or for more information, call Great Neck House at 482-0355.

Great Neck Community Calendar NCJW LAKEVILLE SECTION The National Council Jewish Women - Lakeville Section will host a meeting on Monday, March 28, at 12 p.m. at Clinton Martin Park, Marcus Avenue, east of New Hyde Park Road. The speaker will be JoAnn Smith, president and CEO of Nassau County Planned Parenthood. Call 718-3436222 for information. TUESDAYS WITH REAP REAP, retired, energetic, active people, meets Tuesday, March 22 at Cumberland School, 30 Cumberland Ave., at Great Neck’s Adult Ed Center. At 9 a.m. Alyce Drabkin will start off the meeting with, “Ruth and Sandra: Sisters-In-

Law.” The Business Meeting starts 10:30 a.m. “My Opinion” will be presented by Les Penner. Our guest speaker is David Hymowitz whose topic is, “Talking With Your Grandchildren About Drugs and Alcohol.” Our lunch break begins around 11:45 a.m. so bring your lunch and join us. Refreshments coffee and tea are served! Current Events round table follows with a subject introduced by Milton Rosen. A lively discussion takes place. The Short Story Club will meet today. Book Club and Fitness and Health Clubs meet every last Tuesday of the month. Our Play Reading Club is in full swing, and began with Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. We also have a travel club, an economics club,

and book club. So come on down for intellectual stimulation, making new friendships, meeting new people. We have members from Queens and Nassau Counties. We are a diversified, educational group which meets in the spirit of friendship and fellowship to increase awareness and you are guaranteed to feel comfortable and welcome! 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. FREE MEDICAL SCREENING * Blood Pressure, * Height & Weight, *Body Mass Index offered by St. Francis Hospital in conjunction with Catholic Health Services on Saturday, March 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. at St. Aloysius R.C. Church, 592 Middle Neck Road Great Neck, For more information, call (516) 829-8343. Refreshments will be served. LIONS CLUB OF GREAT NECK Lions Club of Great Neck meets the first Monday of each month at Pearl East Restaurant, 1190 Northern Blvd., Manhasset at 12 p.m. If you would like to attend

a meeting and learn more about our club, please contact fernweiss@aol.com or call (516) 829-5192. WOMANSPACE A discussion group devoted to issues concerning women. Weekly meetings are held every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Great Neck Senior Center, at 80 Grace Ave, Great Neck. New members welcome. For more info call Joan Keppler at (516) 487-5844. ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS The Rotary Club of Great Neck invites town residents and business persons to visit one of their breakfast meetings for business 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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C O M M U N I T Y news

Troop 10 takes 3rd in Klondike Derby Troop 10 of Great Neck competed Shelter Rock District’s Klondike Derby on a sunny Saturday at the end of January in Muttontown Preserve. This competition entails patrols of 6 to 8 scouts from troops all over northwestern Nassau County, each with a sledge to carry their gear as they travel from “city” to “city” and tackle challenges set before them. These challenges may require scouting skills such as first

aid, knot tying, or ability to use a map and compass, or the challenge may require problem solving and teamwork. Troop 10’s Koala Patrol came in third place. Some of the older scouts in the troop participated as staff members in the First Aid “city”, acting as judges for patrols trying to meet the challenge set before them. Families interested in joining Troop 10 are invited to email djrosenstein@gmail.com

Students visit water district The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District recently invited North Shore Hebrew Academy students to the district’s East Shore Road facility, one of the most environmentally conscious wastewater treatment plants in the Northeast. District Superintendent Christopher Murphy described ongoing eco-friendly projects, including the ultraviolet disinfection system, anaerobic digesters, micro turbine systems and a recently completed oxidation ditch while guiding students on a tour of the plant. Students viewed the wastewater treatment plant as a model for green infrastructure throughout Long Island.

County Planned Parenthood prez to speak at NCJW meet On March 28, the National Council of Jewish WomenLakeville Section will have their general meeting welcoming JoAnn Smith, President and C.E.O. of Planned Parenthood of Nassau County. During the past few months, there have been many articles, news broadcasts and accusations heaped on the Planned Parenthood group. The Supreme Court is now

hearing a case that will have nation-wide implications for the future of organizations such as Planned Parenthood and the work they do to help women and families. National Council of Jewish Women was the first organization to support Margaret Sanger and her fight to help women. They are, once again, in the forefront in the fight for women’s right to choose.

Smith has been at the helm of Planned Parenthood of Nassau County since 2005. In this position, she is responsible for fulfilling the agency’s mission of providing quality, affordable healthcare and information to the people in her community, as well as the leadership for advocacy efforts to preserve reproductive rights. In addition to her work at PPNC, Smith serves on the

Board of Directors of the Family Planning Advocates of New York State, the Health & Welfare Council of Nassau County, and the New York State Affiliates of Planned Parenthood, the electoral arm of all the Planned Parenthood affiliates in New York State, as well as Affiliates Risk Management Services, Inc. (ARMS), an organization that manages clients’ insurance and risk and quality management

needs. They invite the entire community to come and hear Smith tell us what is really going on and how we can help PP continue their good works. Meetings are free, begin at 12 p.nm. with dessert and refreshments and the talk will begin at 1 p.m. at Clinton Martin Park 1601 Marcus Ave. in New Hyde Park (corner of New Hyde Park Road).

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S C H O O L news

North Middle to present operetta Great Neck North Middle School will be presenting Rice and Webber’s operetta, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” on Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18, both evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the school’s auditorium at 77 Polo Road. A snow date performance, if needed, is scheduled for March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is based on the coat of many colors story from the Bible’s Book of Genesis. Joseph, the favorite son of Jacob, has dreams that foretell

the future. After he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph endures many hardships. However, when news of Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh, he is released from jail and earns a second-in-command position. Ultimately, Joseph and his brothers are reconciled and he is united with his father. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be under the direction of Rebecca Menuzzo and Joseph O’Connor. For ticket information, call 516-441-4551.

G.N. South students co-author scientific articles Two Great Neck South High School students were co-authors of separate articles that were published in peer-reviewed scientific publications. They are Yiqing (Elissa) He, an eleventh-grader, and Annabelle Ng, a twelfth-grader. Both students did their work as part of their summer science research projects at SUNY-Stony Brook University. They were chosen to be article co-authors based on their significant contributions to their overall projects.

He’s article, “A Human Transcription Factor in Search Mode,” appeared in the journal, Nucleic Acids Research. It dealt with proteins, called transcription factors, which serve to turn particular genes on and off within cells. She was involved in trying to figure out how these proteins are able to rapidly scan a tremendous genome in search of these genes. The work was done using computers that simulated the conditions present inside our

cells. She worked in the lab of Professor Carlos Simmerling. He was one of the six coauthors of the article. The other authors were college students at Stony Brook or Suffolk Community College. Ng worked on a protein found in bacteria that allows the bacteria to sense and respond to different light conditions. Her research focused on how this protein works on the molecular level. The protein is basically a

light-activated switch that can be used, hopefully, in the future to explore cells like our own. Her article, “Mechanism of the AppABLUF Photocycle Probed by Site-Specific Incorporation of Fluorotyrosine Residues: Effect of the Y21 pKa on the Forward and Reverse Ground-State Reactions,” appeared in the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS). Ng worked under the guidance of graduate student Agnieszka Gil in the lab of Profes-

sor Peter Tonge. She was one of the article’s 18 authors, most of whom were students at Stony Brook or at universities in Hungary or the United Kingdom. Last fall, Ng was named a semifinalist in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology for her work on exploring a future alternative to fossil fuel. At South High, He and Ng are students of Science Research Teachers Carol Hersh and James Truglio.

G.N. South Middle to present musical Great Neck South Middle School will present the Tony award-winning musical, Oliver!, on March 17 and 18, both evenings at 7:30 p.m., and on March 19, at 1 and 7 p.m., in the school auditorium at 349 Lakeville Road. A snow date performance, if needed, is scheduled for March 20, at 1 p.m. Oliver! is a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ touching story of Oliver Twist, an orphan who runs away to London where

he is befriended by a youthful gang of pickpockets, led by Fagin and the Artful Dodger. In true Dickens’ fashion, there is a happy ending for Oliver who is rescued by his kindly, rich uncle. Featured songs include: “Food, Glorious Food,” “You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two,” and “I’d Do Anything.” Oliver! will be under the direction of Gabe Carras. For ticket information, contact Patricia Scida at pscida@ greatneck.k12.ny.us.

Great Neck Public Schools receive top teacher ranking The Great Neck Public School District is ranked among the top 10 percent of Best School Districts for Teacher Support in New York State by Teacher.org. Districts were assessed in three teacher-support areas: class size (student/teacher ratio), administrator and support staff availability to teachers (teacher/support staff ratio), and student proficiency levels on state examinations (combined Reading Language Arts and

Math student percent proficiency). School district data was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data, 2013–14, and the US Department of Education EdFacts Data Files, 2012–13. GNPS was ranked 32nd among 383 school districts in the state. Out of a possible score of 100, Great Neck received

72.6, the average of the scores in each of the three teacher-support areas. Jericho School District, ranked first in the State, received a score of 86.8. Teacher.org is a self-funded teacher advocacy website run by and for teachers. Its mission is to “inform, empower, and encourage aspiring, new, and veteran teachers.”

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communit y news

Group shot of all winners: From left: (Front Row)): Vikram Krishnamoorthry, Nathan Yang, Sabreen Bhuiya, Ayesha Chhugani, Graelin Mandel, Emily Bae, E. Madeline Fagen, and Emma Feldman. (Back row): Council Member Angelo Ferrara, Council Member Peter Zuckerman, Council Member Anna Kaplan, Council Member Viviana Russell, Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Council Member Lee Seeman, Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Council Member Dina De Giorgio, and Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman.

Town Board honors Intel semifinalists

The Town of North Hempstead continued its tradition of honoring semifinalists from the Intel Science Talent Search during a ceremony before the regular Town Board meeting at Town Hall on Feb. 23. The Intel STS is the nation’s most prestigious science research

competition for high school seniors and requires students to present original research to nationally recognized scientists. Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board honored 10 semifinalists from eight North Hempstead schools. This accounts for more than three

percent of the 300 semifinalists nationwide. Honorees came from Herricks High School, Great Neck South High School, Great Neck North High School, Paul D. Schreiber High School, Roslyn High School and The Wheatley School. Dozens of proud fam-

ily members, administration and faculty looked on as Bosworth and the Town Board presented certificates of recognition to the extraordinary young students who also briefly explained their innovative projects. “Tonight -- the Intel semifinalist ceremony -- is one of my

favorite nights of the year as we have the opportunity to honor our brightest and most creative students in the Town of North Hempstead,” Bosworth said. “Congratulations to all the students, and to the faculty, administration, and parents for all their support along the way.”

Town to participate in ‘Solarize’ campaign The Town of North Hempstead will be one of 31 groups participating in the New York-Sun “Solarize” campaign in 2016, aimed at getting more homes and businesses to install solar, and begin saving money on their energy bills. Joining the Town in this effort will be 11 municipalities, 18 not-for-profit organizations and a private entity. Launched by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo in December 2014, New York’s “Solarize” initiative is a collaboration between the State and local communities designed to simplify purchasing and to obtain discounts for participants on solar projects. 2015 Solarize campaigns saved participants a total of approximately $1.4 million on upfront purchase costs for solar, for an average of approximately $1,590 per residential or business project. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Gov. Cuomo’s New York-Sun ‘Solarize’ initiative,” Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “Here in the Town of North Hempstead we are committed to providing renewable energy resources for our residents and businesses that lower costs for them while reducing our carbon footprint. The success of this program to this point speaks for itself and we look forward to being a part of it moving forward.” Gov. Cuomo said last month that

900 solar projects are already underway through 26 community “Solarize” campaigns across New York State which is part of a $1 billion initiative to advance the scale-up of solar energy and move the state closer to having a sustainable, selfsufficient solar industry. “New York is blazing the trail when it comes to transitioning to sustainable energy practices and building a clean energy economy,” Cuomo said. “By helping communities across the state install solar technologies, we are opening the door to new opportunities that will lower household energy costs while protecting the environment years into the future.” Through the Solarize campaign, the Town will create partnerships with Solar Installers that have proven track records of quality workmanship, sound finances, and who employ local workers. “The purpose of this campaign is to help Town residents and businesses partner with solar companies that have good track records,” said Erin Reilley, chief sustainability officer for the Town. “Property owners often don’t know what questions to ask when they are looking for solar companies- and the Solarize campaign lets the Town compare financial terms, warranties, and products, and check customer references on their behalf.”

North Hempstead’s campaign includes participation in New York’s Affordable Solar program, which doubles NY-Sun incentives for households earning less than 80 percent of the area or state median income, making this program particularly attractive for those of all income levels. The town will roll out the campaign

this spring, when property owners will be able to sign up for free solar power assessments. This program is only for residents who live in unincorporated areas of the Town of North Hempstead. For more information on the program or to place yourself on a waiting list for the campaign, call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

Free CarFit program for residents over 60 North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, the Town Board and the Department of Services for the Aging announced that they will be offering a FREE CarFit program to Town residents age 60 and over on Thursday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park. CarFit is a program designed to help seniors achieve a better fit with their vehicle for optimal safety and comfort while driving. A 12-point CarFit checklist will be reviewed with participants while in their own vehicle, including adjusting mirrors to reduce blind spots, seat belt use and steering wheel tilt. The whole

process takes between 20 and 30 minutes. This program is presented in conjunction with the Town’s Project Independence senior program, AARP, AAA and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Appointments are required. Please call AAA at 516-873-2364 to schedule your CarFit appointment or visit www. car-fit.org/carfit/FAQ for more information. Clinton G. Martin Park is located at the corner of Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road in New Hyde Park. For more information on Project Independence, call 311 or 516-869-6311.

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Town officials defend lack of comptroller B y J oe N i k i c Following the arrest last Monday of a former Town of North Hempstead employee for allegedly embezzling $98,000 from the town’s Solid Waste Management Authority, town officials defended the absence of a comptroller for 12 of the 20 months during the alleged theft. North Hempstead spokeswoman Carole Trottere said even if a permanent comptroller was in place, the alleged theft could still have taken place. “People that are intent on stealing are going to steal,” she said. “The only thing we can do as a government is make sure procedures

and policies were in place to catch those incidents.” “Wherever there is money, there is someone sitting there and figuring out how to get it,” Trottere added. After former comptroller Kathleen Mitterway left the town post in August 2014, the town hired former Nassau County Comptroller Howard Weitzman as a financial consultant, but Trottere said his role was not to perform the comptroller’s duties. “Howard was an outside contractor but he wasn’t brought in to do the comptroller’s duties,” Trottere said. “He did things with the financial and comptroller’s office as far as bond sales and helped with the budget, which was a huge thing

that need to be worked on.” She added that Director of Finance and Deputy Supervisor Aline Khatchadourian handled comptroller duties during that time. Helen McCann, 51, of Roslyn Heights, pleaded not guilty to second-degree grand larceny and second-degree corrupting the government charges. McCann began working for the town in 1998, and in January 2014 was transferred to the Solid Waste Management Authority to serve as an administrative assistant. Between May 11, 2014 and Jan. 11, 2016, it is alleged that she embezzled $98,862.91 from the Solid Waste Management Authority. The alleged embezzlement

was discovered by the town comptroller’s office in mid-January four months after Averil Smith began working for the town as its permanent comptroller. Employees who work at the Solid Waste Management Authority facility handle cash payments and garbage scale records, which they then bring to the authority’s administrative offices once collected. An administrative employee then deposits the cash into the authority’s Chase Bank account and sends a memo to the Town Comptroller’s office detailing the amount received and attaching bank deposit slips. Beginning Jan. 26, 2014, McCann was responsible for receiving

and depositing the money, according to Nassau County DA Madeline Singas’ office. The DA’s office is still investigating the case. A financial expert has criticized the cash-only policy at the Solid Waste Management Authority’s drop-off site. “It would have been better if they collected it by credit card,” Alex Dontoh, Director of the Master of Science in Accounting program at NYU’s Stern School of Business, told Newsday. “That would have added another layer of protection.” At Tuesday’s board meeting, the board passed a resolution implementing a credit card processing service at the transfer station.

NCC board waiting to name new president B y J oe N i k i c Following an almost four-year search for a permanent president, the Nassau Community College Board of Trustees announced Wednesday night they have made a selection, though they did not announce the name of the person chosen. “We are pleased to report that the board has reached a decision on a candidate for president

of Nassau Community College,” board Chair Jorge Gardyn said in a statement at a special board meeting. “But the name will not be released until the process is finalized and approved by the SUNY Board of Trustees.” On Jan. 19, Gena Glickman, president of Manchester Community College in Connecticutt; Tyjuan A. Lee, vice president of student services at Prince George’s Community College in Maryland;

Stephen Schoonmaker, former president of College of the Ouachitas in Arkansas; and Kenneth Saunders, who now serves as executive vice president at NCC; were announced on the school’s website as the four finalists for the post. Gardyn said the board submitted the selection to State University of New York Chancellor Nancy Zimpher, who, along with the SUNY Board of Trustees, must give final approval.

NCC has been seeking a permanent president since Donald Astrab left the position in July 2012. Former Great Neck Superintendent of Schools Thomas Dolan has served as interim president since September. Saunders, who was an administrator at NCC for more than 13 years, was acting president prior to Dolan’s appointment until SUNY officials recommended a 60-day limit in June to his tenure as act-

ing president. The Garden City institution is the largest community college in the state system, with more than 22,000 students enrolled. According to Newsday, Glickman withdrew her name from the search, saying she was “unsure that in the current environment I would be able to make the difference I wanted to make.” Efforts to reach Dolan were unavailing.

Stern calls on GOPers to denounce Trump B y N oah M ans k a r the radically racist KKK has called of Congress have rejected Trump. As he seeks the Democratic nomination for a congressional seat, Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern has called on his Republican rivals to stand against presidential candidate Donald Trump. Stern, of Dix Hills, said state Sen. Jack Martins, the GOP nominee to replace Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) should refuse to support Trump, citing Trump’s apparent endorsements from former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke and Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. Duke, once the grand wizard of

voting against Trump “treason to your heritage”; and Farrakhan, known for anti-Semitic comments, has said he liked Trump’s refusal to take “Jewish money” toward his campaign. “Hatred and anti-Semitism have no place in our politics,” Stern said in a statement. “... (T)he public deserves to know whether Jack Martins and the Republican candidates for Congress would back a presidential candidate who is willing to accept support from David Duke and Louis Farrakhan.” A Stern statement noted 11 current or former Republican members

E. O’Brien Murray, Martins’ campaign strategist, said the Democrats vying to hold the district stretching across the North Shore from Whitestone, Queens, to Kings Park should focus on each other until the general election. “When the Democrats finish their bloodbath of a primary and are crawling across the finish line, we’ll be happy to address the attacks from any one of them,” Murray said. Martins, who got backing from the Nassau, Suffolk and Queens Republican parties in the past week, has not decided whom to support in

the presidential race, Murray said. Retired U.S. Marine David Gurfein of Manhasset, who has been working on a run for Congress for months, also said he hasn’t chosen a presidential candidate. But he credited Trump for creating “more interest in our political system in recent history than anyone I can think of.” Gurfein, whom the GOP has reportedly approached about running against Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City), said he rejected a “litmus test” for who should be allowed to support a presidential candidate. While Duke is “despicable,” he said, Stern’s call and others like it

are “not a rational argument.” “It’s an emotional argument that Democrats are trying to make to undermine people’s freedom of speech, and it’s despicable,” Gurfein said. Stern is among four Democrats running to replace Israel. Others are former Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, former North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman and North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan. Democratic leaders have reportedly decided not to endorse a candidate before the June 28 primary.

Town looks to amend financial disclosure law B y J oe N i k i c

ic Party leader Gerard Terry. North Hempstead Town SuTown of North Hempstead of- pervisor Judi Bosworth said at ficials are seeking to amend the Tuesday’s town board meeting the town’s financial disclosure policy 25-year-old law needed to be upafter it discovered it failed to col- dated to ensure that everyone who lect financial disclosure statements is required to file will do so. “Some of those positions no from the town’s former Democrat-

longer exist and there are new positions,” Bosworth said. “We want to make sure all of those who need to file disclosure forms are doing so.” Pursuant to state law, North Hempstead adopted a code of ethics in December 1990, the online

version of the town code says. Section 16A-7 outlines who is required to submit the town’s financial disclosure statement each year, including elected officials, candidates for town office, purchasing and contract officers, department heads and their depu-

ties, in addition to party leaders. The form requires filing officials to report financial interests, outside employment, debts, investments and other information for themselves and their spouse and children. Continued on Page 61

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Taking the plunge for a good cause

More tha 500 people braved icy waters at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington March 5 for the annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge. The event raised more than $65,000 for Special Olympics New York.

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Recent Real Estate Sales in Great Neck The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes presented above were selected based solely on the fact that they were recently sold.

8 Dunster Road, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,275,000 Date: 09/16/2015 Style: Tudor, 4 beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths

17 Breuer Avenue, Great Neck

5 Sycamore Drive, Great Neck

Sold Price: $805,000 Date: 11/30/2015 Style: Colonial, 5 beds, 2 Full/2 Half baths

Sold Price: $1,850,000 Date: 09/28/2015 Style: Mediterranean, 6 beds, 4 Full/1 Half baths

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Will water affect real estate values? I regularly watch the weekly show “Vice” on HBO Cablevision Ch 301 @ 11pm on Fridays. It is one of the most interesting series on T.V. talking and showing the critical issues of today and the future from around the world. This week was about the process of beef production, and the fact that Brazil has become a major player in the world, behind the U.S. However, a little fact that I was not aware of is the outrageous and absurd amount of water needed to produce one pound of beef, 17991847 gallons, depending on what article you read and 576 gallons for one pound of pork and 395 gallons for chicken/eggs. In comparison it takes 216 gallons to produce a crop of soybeans(great source of protein) and 108 gallons for corn. Now I am not a vegan or true vegetarian, but I do not eat that much beef; but after reading and gaining the knowledge that I now have, I may just cut back even more on ingesting beef, which is not really the most healthy for you anyway. Link to articles: http://www.huffingtonpost. com/2014/10/13/food-waterfootprint_n_5952862.html http://foodtank.com/ news/2013/12/why-meat-eatsresources The reason I have brought this up is what will the effect on diminishing water supplies, not only have on our most important food supply around the world, but real estate? There are so many things that we do that are decreasing the amounts of water that we need to

survive on this earth! On Long Island over the next 50 years, water will become the most serious issue. I could see a war occurring over water, which one needs to live. One can survive for several weeks without food, but only last a few days without potable water. Nitrates, pollutants and salt water intrusion have increasingly been infiltrating our aquifers for years and has been threatening our water supply, causing many wells to be closed on Long Island. Observe what has happened in Flint, Michigan and the lead contamination of their water supply and what should and could have been done to minimized or eliminate the current problem of their contaminated water supply. But human nature is to “avoid, procrastinate and deny” and now everyone is suffering and the future affects are undeniable. What do you think is happening with the price of real estate right now in Flint, probably a great buyer’s market, if you want to live where you can get poisoned to death! I think this is the tip of the iceberg! As the warming of the North and South Poles and the melting of the glaciers increase the oceans levels, that is another issue that will have tremendous effects on our coastal real estate values; because we may try, but we will not be able to control mother nature. Remember Hurricane Sandy and Irene and their impact then and still today, on thousands of families and their homes who are still trying to recover. Also, the cost of home own-

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ers insurance is another variable that has spiraled out of control for many homeowners in those areas and the new revised flood planes that are having effects on values now and in the future. We can already see California’s drought worsening and will it make more people want to move out or into a state that has the most serious decreasing water supply, that it has experienced in decades? Regional climate change, global warming, the destruction of the Amazon and other rain forests, and the ozone layer, has an effect on rainfall. This will surely, somewhere in the future decrease the value of real estate, if we don’t come to a reckoning now to come up with solutions, especially here on Long Island. Like gasoline rationing in 1973, water rationing most likely will occur if we do not figure out how to increase supply with the ever increasing populations here, especially in the southwest and around the globe. Read more

here: http://cis.org/southwest-water-population-growth There are major metropolitan areas that have or will have major issues with water: http://finance.yahoo.com/ news/pf_article_111186.html Even going back to 1986, there were signs of potential overdevelopment on Long Island effecting water supplies: h t t p : / / w w w. n y t i m e s . com/1986/12/10/business/realestate-li-water-resources-examined.html More heavier sudden and severe downpours will occur but will not be as helpful as snow in the mountain locations, where a slower process of melting and filling reservoirs occurs year round; as opposed to a heavy rain and a quick refilling of and then depletion occurring more rapidly without a normal and regular rainfall occurring. Another article on Long Islands water supply: h t t p : / / w w w. g r a c e l i n k s . org/2380/the-impact-of-climatechange-on-water-resources Since the globe (71 percent) is covered with water and the oceans contain 96.7 percent of it, more info here: (http://water. usgs.gov/edu/earthhowmuch. html) we need to figure out how to create fast tract methods to push desalinization of water in the most economical way possible. The world population by the year 2050 will be somewhere between 9.5-11 billion: http:// www.pewresearch.org/facttank/2014/02/03/10-projections-for-the-global-population-

in-2050/ We will have to feed more people, with probable diminishing water supplies and food, unless we figure out and plan now what needs to be done. However, the one saving grace is that many times (not always) humans usually figure out how to solve and fix their problems. So I am fairly positive, that will happen; although we might wait until the last minute to come to this realization and do something. But what will our real estate values look like if we don’t address our issues now and what areas of our country will be better investments than others if there is a lack of water? Let’s face it, we will still need to live somewhere, the question will be, in what location will be best, maybe based on the local water supplies. I do not have an answer to that question, but time will tell and be determined by our government and our changing habits. We must take the bull by the horns and the necessary actions to begin saving water now and come up with sound solutions to create more, that we will absolutely need. Philip A. Raices is the owner of Turn Key Real Estate in Great Neck. He can be reached by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com or by Cell, (516) 647-4289 to answer any of your questions. To search for property, see what your home is worth or homes that have sold in your area, go to: WWW.Li-RealEstate. Com

Filing taxes just got (a little bit) easier B y Diane B r an g man Social Security District Manager in Mineola Now that it’s March, your annual tax filing deadline is fast approaching. If you receive Social Security benefits, one of the documents you need to file your federal income tax return is your Social Security Benefit Statement (Form SSA-1099/1042S). Your Social Security benefits may be taxable. This includes monthly retirement, survivor, and disability benefits. About one-third of people receiving Social Security benefits must pay

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Son’s loss guides family on heat mission Continued from Page 1 issue. “When we came back we said, ‘what can we do? Our son died,’” Ellen said. “How do we make his life have some meaning? What is our purpose now?” A family friend, she said, suggested the Newmans contact the Korey Stringer Institute, a research center at the University of Connecticut that aims to prevent death in sports through health and safety initiatives. The institute is named after former National Football League offensive lineman, Korey Stringer, who, in 2001, suffered exertional heat stroke during preseason training camp and died. After speaking with Dr. Robert Huggins from KSI, Mark said, he was determined to create a method of informing the public on how heat safety can be improved. He said he decided on a detailed checklist that used simple terms so all people, not just academics, could understand the heat stroke prevention procedures. “Mark worked on it like it was a PhD paper,” Ellen said. She added that they wanted to speak with heat stroke professionals to back the claims Mark made in Ariel’s Checklist. “We felt it wasn’t enough for two grieving parents to come up with this list,” she said. “This really has to be grounded in real science.” The list includes detailed steps to preventing exertional heat stroke such as hydration, heat acclimation, ample sleep prior to physical activity, preparedness for medical emergencies and more.

Mark said the list has been vetted by both Huggins and KSI professor Douglas Casa, as well as Yoram Epstein, an Israeli professor who, he said, is a leading exertional heat stroke expert in the world. “Nothing alone on this checklist, except in ridiculous extremes, is going to harm you to the point of hospitalization,” Mark said. “But if you have a multiplicity of factors to dangerous degrees, then you’re virtually guaranteed hospitalization and/or death.” He added that KSI has posted Ariel’s Checklist on its website even though its main focus is on sports safety. “They realized they could include hiking and expand their realm,” Mark said. While they want to see change enacted in heat safety procedures all over, the Newmans said they expect opposition to stricter safety procedures on tour guides in both Israel and America. “We’re going to have a lot of push back,” Ellen said. “It’s going to be very painful to hear people say ‘don’t change our rules.’” “Nobody wants change,” Mark added. Despite possible opposition, the Newmans said they will continue to push their efforts and spread Ariel’s Checklist to as many people as they can possibly reach. “The bottom line still is, we want this to get to as many people as possible to save other lives,” Mark said. “That’s the real goal.” “This is not about trying to scare people from Israel,” he added. “It is about trying to make it safe to help encourage more people to go.” Mark and Ellen Newman with their son, Ariel

Violations dropped on Steamboat Road project

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Continued from Page 2 strosity,” saying that when he began working at the village in 2014, there were already significant issues with its construction. On May 7, 2015, the village’s BZA approved modifications to the construction plan so the homes, which were not built in compliance with the originally approved plans, would conform with what was approved. According to village code, the village charges $1,500 to revise or add to previously approved plans. The village granted Nematzadeh a one-year extension on his building permit on Sept. 21, 2015 to address building department concerns, for which he was charged $18,553, according to village documents. Barbach delivered a 29-point list on Jan. 19 to Nematzadeh highlighting all aspects of the project that still did not conform to the modified plans and asked for updated plans, the documents show. Nematzadeh said he was making changes to bring the project into compliance.

He also said he anticipates the development to be completed by the end of 2016. Nematzadeh said he was working with the building department to address all construction concerns and ensure appropriate plans are submitted. “At the end of the job a plan is submitted that shows as-built conditions within the code, of course, as compared to the original plan,” he said. “What we are doing is instead of waiting until the end of the job, we are making as-built plans at the 80 percent stage. That’s what the building department wants from us and we will comply.” In response to criticism of the development, Nematzadeh said the project is intended to improve the area, not diminish it. “In that area, there were crimes. At night there was loitering,” he said. “The village was very happy at the time when this project came along because, as you can see, that area cleaned up and more developments are occurring.”

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Longtime Msgr. John McCann dies at 76

Msgr. John McCann (right) retired from St. Mary’s Parish in 2015.

Continued from Page 10 6, 1939 to Regina and John McCann. The eldest of three children, McCann grew up in New Hyde Park and attended Holy Spirit Elementary School and went on to St. Mary’s High School. He finished his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at St. John’s University and the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington. McCann was ordained in 1965 and assigned to his first position as associate pastor of Notre Dame Church in New Hyde Park. He became an associate pastor at Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Glen Cove in 1974 and was appointed pastor there a decade later. In 1991, he was named a domestic prelate by Pope John Paul II. McCann directed all pastoral activity within the parish and its elementary and high schools, presiding over Manhasset’s Catholic community during major events like the September 11 terrorist attacks and 2012’s Superstorm Sandy. A wake for McCann was held in the Mar-

ian Room of the St. Mary’s Parish last Saturday and Sunday and a funeral Mass was held on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Among his most noted contributions to St. Mary’s was the renovation of the church, the move of the Parish offices from the Rectory and the opening of the Parish Ministry Center. He was also integral in the addition of an extension to the Elementary School. McCann enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, boating, and swimming. He was also fascinated by trains and loved tending to the roses and other various flowers in his garden. At the time of his retirement in 2015, he declined to comment on any of his accomplishments at the St. Mary’s. “I do not like to talk about my goals and achievements. I let other people talk about that. I’m here to preach the gospel and serve the community,” McCann said. He is survived by his brother James McCann of Wappinger Falls and his wife Lucille, his sister Patricia Hoey of Dagsboro, Del. and her husband Michael, and seven nieces and nephews, and 13 great nieces and nephews.

Voters to decide 15 board seats in village elections

Continued from Page 1 feated in that race, but Bral and Mendelson — joined by Raymond Plakstis taking the place of Campbell — unseated Mayor Ralph Kreitzman, Deputy Mayor Mitchell Beckerman and Trustee Jeffrey Bass two years later. In this year’s elections in the Village of Great Neck Plaza, Mayor Jean Celender, Deputy Mayor Ted Rosen and Trustee Pamela Marksheid are running on the United Residents Party line. Celender began serving on the Board of Trustees in 1984, and was elected mayor in 2000. Rosen has served on the board since 1985, and when Celender became mayor, she appointed him deputy mayor. Marksheid began serving on the board in 2008. Celender, who works full-time as mayor of the village, is paid an annual salary of $62,500. Rosen is paid $12,500 as deputy mayor and Marksheid is paid $10,000, according to seethroughny.net.

The Village of Great Neck Plaza is the only municipality in Great Neck with elections in March that provides a salary for mayors and trustees. Efforts to reach Celender, Rosen and Marksheid were unavailing. Residents can cast their ballot at Village Hall, located at 2 Gussack Plaza. Polls will be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. In the Village of Kensington, Mayor Susan Lopatkin, Deputy Mayor Phillip Bornstein and Trustee Jeffrey Greener are all running on the Kensington Preservation Party line. Lopatkin began serving on the board in 2008. Bornstein and Greener have served on the board since 2012. Efforts to reach Lopatkin, Bornstein and Greener were unavailing. Residents can cast their ballot at Village Hall, located at 2 Nassau Drive. Polls will open at noon and close at 9 p.m. In the Village of Great Neck Estates, trustees Lanny Oppenheim, Howard Her-

shenhorn and Jeffrey Farkas are running for re-election. All three are running together on the Better Government Party line. Since Farkas began his term last year after he was appointed to replace former Trustee Sidney Krugman, Village Administrator Kathleen Santelli said, his seat is up for only a one-year term. Hershenhorn began serving on the board in 2008 and Oppenheim began serving on the board in 2011. Residents can cast their ballots at Village Hall at 4 Atwater Plaza between the hours of noon and 9 p.m. In the Village of Russell Gardens, trustees David Miller and Matthew Ellis are running on the Evergreen Party line. Both Miller and Ellis began serving on the board in 2012. Efforts to reach the two incumbent trustees were unavailing. Residents can cast their ballots at Village Hall, located at 6 Tain Drive. Polls will be open from noon until 9 p.m.

In the village of Thomaston, incumbent trustees To-On Pang and James Sharkey are running on the Good Neighbors Party line. Sharkey began serving on the board in 2010 and Pang began in 2012. Efforts to reach Pang and Sharkey were unavailing. Residents can vote at Village Hall, located at 100 East Shore Road, between the hours of noon and 9 p.m. In the Village of Saddle Rock, trustees Manny Alani and Kamran Barelli filed to run for re-election. Barelli began serving on the board in 2014. Village Clerk Hinda Goldman said Alani has served on the board “off and on” for the last 15 years. Efforts to reach Barelli and Alani were unavailing. Residents can cast their ballots at Village Hall at 18 Masefield Way between the hours of noon and 9 p.m.

Town of North Hempstead to honor notable N.S. women

Continued from Page 2 She is also a member of local organizations including the Sons of Italy and the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce. Karen Sloan, a 17-year Port Washington resident, will also be honored by the town. Sloan is currently serving her seventh year as president of the Port Washington Board of Education. She has served on the board of the Sandsport/Shoshana Chapter of Hadassah, devoting herself to fundraising for cancer research, according to a biography submitted to the town. Sloan has also worked to

promote the safety of children with the Safety and Substance Abuse Task Force, which she has co-chaired for the past eight years. Manhasset resident Elizabeth Parella will also be honored by the town. Parella has been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Manhasset Unit 304 since 2010 and currently serves as vice president and treasurer. She also chairs the unit’s Education and Empire Girls State programs, through which she has worked with both Manhasset high schools to recognize academic achievement as well

as provide an opportunity for girls to learn more about government. Manhasset resident and physician Isma Habib Chaudhry will also be honored by the town. Chaudhry has been involved with the Islamic Center of Long Island for the past 20 years, and was elected the center’s first female president this year. During her years of community service, she has focused on combating Islamophobia, developing youth programs and growing interfaith initiatives. Chaudhry is co-chair of the Board of Trustees for Long Island WINS, an immigration advocacy

organization, and a member of the Nassau County Anti-Bias Task Force. Former East Williston school board President and 28-year East Williston resident Ellen Ritz will also be honored by the town. Ritz has presented bullying programs for CAPS, or Child Abuse Protective Services, in Nassau County schools and was a founding member of East Williston/Roslyn Coalition against Drugs and Alcohol Abuse. She is also involved with “Breast Cancer Awareness” programs for high school seniors throughout Nassau County, vice president of the National Alli-

ance on Mental Illness Queens/ Nassau board, heading the Bylaws, Policies & Finance Committees and the FaithNet committee coordinating presentations on mental health issues with clergy of different faiths. Ritz is also currently running for an East Williston Board of Trustees seat. Roslyn Heights residents Lauren Furst and Heather Schwartz, Plandome Heights resident Mary Frances Jeffrey, Great Neck resident Lori Beth Schwartz and Westbury residents Jackie Caines and Mary Campbell will also be honored by the town at the ceremony.

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Community Meetings Village Elections Will Be Held Tuesday, March 15 with the exception of Sands Point and Manorhaven

Bryant Library Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, March 14 @ 7:30 p.m. Valentine House, 2 Paper Mill Road, Roslyn (516) 621-2240 Village of East Hills Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, March 16 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall 209 Harbor Hill Road, East Hills (516) 621-5600 Village of East Williston Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, March 14 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 2 Prospect Street, East Williston (516) 746-0782 East Williston School District Board of Education Budget Workshop #4 Wednesday, March 14 @ Wheatley School 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury (516) 333-7804 Village of Floral Park Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, March 16 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 1 Floral Boulevard, Floral Park (516) 326-6300 Village of Flower Hill Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting Wednesday, March 16 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 1 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset (516) 627-5000 Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Board of Commissioners Meeting Thursday, March 17 @ 8:30 a.m. District Office, 236 E Shore Rd, Great Neck (516) 482-0238 Village of Great Neck Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, March 15 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck (516) 482-0019 Village of Great Neck Planning Meeting Thursday, March 17 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck (516) 482-0019 Village of Great Neck Estates Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, March 14 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall Atwater Plaza/4 Gateway Drive, Great Neck (516) 482-8284 Village of Great Neck Plaza Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, March 16 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall, 2 Gussack Plaza, Great Neck (516) 482-4500 Herricks School District Board of Education Budget/ Regular Meeting Thursday, March 17 @ 7:30 p.m. Herricks Community Center 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park (516) 305-8900

Hillside Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, March 16 @ 7:30 p.m. 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park (516) 355-7850 Village of Kensington Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, March 16 @ Village Hall 2 Nassau Drive, Kensington (516) 482-4409 Village of Lake Success Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, March 14 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 318 Lakeville Road, Lake Success (516) 482-4411 Manhasset Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, March 17 @ 7:30 p.m. 30 Onderdonk Avenue Manhasset (516) 627-2300 Village of Mineola Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, March 16 @ 6:30 p.m. Village Hall 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola (516) 746-0750 Mineola School District Board of Education Meeting Thursday, March 17 @ 7:00 p.m. Willis Avenue School 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola (516) 237-2900 Village of New Hyde Park Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, March 15 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall 1420 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park (516) 354-0022

New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School District Budget Presentation/ Regular Meeting Monday, March 14 @ 7:30 p.m./ 8:00 p.m. New Hyde Park Road School, New Hyde Park (516) 434-2370

Port Washington Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, March 16 @ 7:30 p.m. 1 Library Dr, Port Washington (516) 883-4400

Village of North Hills Board of Zoning and Appeals Tuesday, March 15 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 1 Shelter Rock Road, North Hills (516) 627-3451

Village of Roslyn Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, March 15 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall 200 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn (516) 621-1961

Village of North Hills Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, March 16 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 1 Shelter Road, North Hills (516) 627-3451

Village of Roslyn Estates Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, March 14 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 25 The Tulips, Roslyn Estates (516) 621-3541

North Lakeville-Lakeville Estates Civic Association Meeting Wednesday, March 16 @ 7:00 p.m. 21 78th Avenue, New Hyde Park

Village of Roslyn Estates Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting Wednesday, March 16 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 25 The Tulips, Roslyn Estates (516) 621-3541

Village of Old Westbury Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting Monday, March 14 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 1 Stone Hill Road, Old Westbury (516) 626-0800 Village of Plandome Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, March 14 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall, 65 South Drive, Plandome (516) 627-1748 Village of Plandome Manor Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, March 15 @ 7:00 p.m. Village Hall, 55 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset (516) 627-3701 Village of Plandome Manor Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting Thursday, March 17 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall 55 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset (516) 627-3701

Village of Roslyn Harbor Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, March 14 @ 7:00 p.m. Village Hall, 500 Motts Cove Road, Roslyn Harbor (516) 621-0368 Village of Sands Point Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting Monday, March 14 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point (516) 883-3044 Village of Thomaston Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, March 14 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 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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Is the American Enlightenment dead? Continued from Page 68

Our 67th Summer!!

More advertising revenue pushes their salaries up to $40 and $50 million a year. The remarkable former Long Islander, Bill Moyers, pointed to the perils for “Enlightenment” thinking

in our nation. He said that he came out of retirement “because I could not remain on the sidelines while the delusional was becoming normative.” Can American people and our expanded, diverse media reclaim the noble

principles of informed, rational, civic engagement? The whole world is watching in 2016 because everyone has a stake in an American presidential election (to be continued). D’Innocenzo’s website is:

Town aims to amend financial disclosure law Continued from Page 68 Bosworth ordered a review of town policies and procedures after a Newsday report revealed last month that Terry, 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. The town never collected financial disclosure statements from Terry, the head of the North Hempstead Democratic Committee from 2007 until he resigned Feb. 1 except for a brief period, or any other party leader, town attorney Elizabeth Botwin said. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has said she is investigating Terry’s tax issues and public jobs. The North Hempstead ethics board is 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. None of her disclosure reports from the 2006 calendar year list Gerard Terry’s tax warrants or liens, though she did report her and her husband’s outstand-

ing auto loans. Botwin said she had drafted an amended law and would propose it to the board before the next meeting on March 22. Bosworth said the town attorney’s office reviewed the financial disclosure policy and received recommendations from the town’s ethics board about who should be required to file disclosure forms. The town code calls for a civil penalty of up to $10,000 if a filer “knowingly and willfully with intent to deceive makes a false statement or gives information which such individual knows to be false” on a disclosure statement. “We strive for transparency,” Bosworth said. “We believe that this expansion of the town’s financial disclosure law will further advance that objective.” The board unanimously voted to set a public hearing for the law amendment on March 22. Reach reporter Joe Nikic by e-mail at jnikic@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x203. Also follow us on Twitter @joenikic and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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buyer’s guide ▼ antiques

cleaning

$$ Top Cash Paid $$

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HIGH END ANTIQUES HIGH CASH PAiD Oil Paintings, Mid-Century Accessories 1950s/60s, Porcelain, Costume Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Gold, Furniture, Objects of Art, etc. • 1 Pc.or entire estates • Premium prices paid for Tiffany, Damaged Meissen Porcelain, Bronzes, Quality Pieces Marble, etc. also

wanted

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home improvement

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We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS No job too small

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Help Wanted DISPLAY ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Blank Slate Media, a fast growing chain of 6 award winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for an energetic, service oriented professional with good communication skills to sell display, web and email advertising. Earn up to $60,000 in the first year representing 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website as well as 5 publications and 1 website owned by Blank Slate Media’s partner, Litmor Publications. Minimum 2 years outside sales experience required. Must have own car. Protected sales territory, salary plus commission, health insurance, paid holidays and sick days. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steve Blank at 516-307-1045 x201

B A B Y S I T T E R / H O U S E H O L D HELP WANTED For 12 and 13 year olds. 3-7pm Mon-Fri with flexible hours/hourly compensation. Driving to practices, activities, etc.; homework help, laundry, light housework and meal prep. Must have own car and references. Please contact Lauren 917-796-4443 BENEFITS CONSULTANT: AFLAC Fortune 500 Company. With an AFLAC career, there are no limits to what you can achieve. It’s a unique opportunity to take control of your career and set your own unlimited goals. Looking for individuals to grow with the largest provider of voluntary employee benefits in the country. Sales experience welcome but not necessary. Lifetime vesting renewals. Office located in Garden City. Please call Director of District Sales, Bill Whicher 516-574-1064

COMPANION & HHA WANTED

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WANTED

• Full Time Waitstaff • Full Time Dishwasher • Part Time Grillman Diner Experience • Inquire within

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▼ MARKETPLACE Help Wanted HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR CAN YOU DIG IT? We offer training and certifications operating bulldozers, backhoes, excavators. Lifetime job placement VA benefits eligible! 1-866-362-6497 HOME CARE SERVICES Caring and compassionate people needed to enhance the lives of the elderly. We are a caring and compassionate company to work for providing home care services for the elderly. Please call 516-710-7995 or email resume to:info@gardencityhomecare.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

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 917770-7965

CLEANING AVAILABLE Houses and Apartments. Flexible days and hours. Experienced, reasonable prices. Very good references. Own transportation. Please call 516-272-5154 or 516-385-5547

ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Live in or out. Over 20 years experience. References furnished upon request. Call Florence 718-288-6123

CNA / HOME HEALTH AIDE Available for quality care at home for your elderly parent. Experienced CNA / HHA is highly recommended. Please call 516417-4898 or 516-270-0888. No agencies please.

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

NANNY: EXCELLENT NANNY AVAILABLE Our situation has changed and we are trying to help our former Nanny find a job. She’s had experience caring for multiple children at various ages (we had 4yr old twins). Hard worker, great with the kids and she is able to drive. References available. Call Olivia 516-884-8111

COMPANION AVAILABLE Available Full Time Looking for someone to take care of your elderly parents in the comfort of your own home for peace and tranquility? 18 yrs. experience, references, driver w/ reliable vehicle. Please call 516-410-1892

HHA CERTIFIED Seeking live in or live out position to care for the sick & elderly or as companion. Kind, honest, hardworking, compassionate individual with experience in home and hospital. Call Monica 346-770-9546 or 646-359-1809

AIDE/CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE looking to care for your sick or elderly loved one. 14 years experience. Just ended 7 years with previous patient. Live in, live out, ft/pt nights, weekends. References available. Call 516-448-0502 BABYSITTING/ NANNY Loving, caring woman with 15 years experience in Garden City, seeking full or part time position with local references. Licensed driver. Please call: 347-593-7897

OFFICE WORK TOWN INSURANCE AGENCY in Garden City is hiring for office help including computer work, Full or Part Time. Starting at $15/ hr. Call Robert Sommer 516-294-1000

CARE GIVER/ ELDER CARE: Seeking live in or live out position. Full or Part Time. Housekeeping as well. Flexible hours. Excellent references. 10 yrs experience. Call Colleen 516-732-2189

TEACHER’S ASSISTANT FT and PT at Romper Room Nursery School. Email resume to romperroomschool@verizon.net Or call 516746-8606 Closed all school holidays.

CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE/ HHA: Seeking position weekdays live in or live out. Experienced, references. Call 347-257-4367 OR email Irie.rbeckford@gmail.com

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COMPANION AVAILABLE: Experienced LPN/ completing RN seeks position as companion for overnight hours. Very reliable and able to offer helpful solutions & insight for peace of mind. Family resided Garden City. Please call 212-592-4066

HOME HEALTH CARE AIDE: Humble Home Health Care Aide available. 5 years experience assisting senior citizens with their daily needs. Able to provide housekeeping tasks, grocery shopping and any daily task needed. I am a licensed driver w/ own car. Call Linda 917-723-5789

COMPANION SERVICES I am available for a companion position for the elderly. Licensed driver with own car will also do light housekeeping, cooking, driving errands, to and from doctor / hospital appointments. Full or part time. Live out. Experienced with references available upon request. Call Evonie 516-673-3479

HOME HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL Over 30 years experience caring for elderly including patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. All long term assignments. Just completed 2 year assignment. Available immediately days, nights or weekends. Excellent references. Call Monica 516-325-5774

COMPANION/ HOME HEALTH AIDE: Are you looking for someone to take care of your elderly parents in the comfort of their own home? I am a home health aide and companion with years of experience and very reliable. Please call 917-889-1606

HOUSE CLEANING Highest quality cleaning service. Reliable with excellent references. Please call: 516-642-6624

ELDER CARE AVAILABLE Woman from Ukraine is seeking position for full time or part time. Experienced & references available. Please call Olha 516-547-8882

NEW FLORIDA HOMES

FROM THE $170s

HOUSECLEANING Cleans homes, offices, apartments. I will get your home or office sparkling clean! Hardworking with good references. Free estimates. Call Fatima 646-671-4687 HOUSECLEANING GARDEN CITY AREA available weekdays anytime. Experienced. Excellent references. Own transportation. English speaking. Contact Jeanette 516-385-8151 MAYA’S CLEANING Very good work Own supplies/ cleaning & vacuum Good prices Own transportation 516-859-5355 516-244-3535 NANNY AVAILABLE: With over 15 years experience caring for newborns, todddlers & twins. Seeking F/T or P/T long term position. Excellent references upon request. Call Paula 347-741-4320

NURSE’S AIDE Certified, 15 yrs experience, honest, reliable, licensed driver with own car. Available full time, part time, overnights. My name is Barbara and I can be reached at 516-468-1340 NURSING ASSISTANT I’m a certified nursing assistant seeking private home care position. Over 15 years experience. Licensed driver. Available Monday to Friday daytime hours and some weekends. Contact Cynthia 917-805-7782 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

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

marketplace

for sale KENTUCKY DERBY Going to the Kentucky Derby and haven’t booked your flight yet? Why not travel in style!! 2 seats available on Private Jet that seats 10. Leaving Tetoboro Airport Thursday May, 5 mid afternoon and returning Sunday May 8 mid morning. Cost is approximately $3,500 total for both seats!! Please call 917-747-5237 if interested. APPLE iMAC FOR SALE 24 inch Core 2 Duo 2.66Ghz. 4GB older model, 2009 purchase. Works fine, was used just for home. $350 or best reasonable offer. Call 516-319-3559 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. $400. Needs color toner. Call 516-489-2891 MOUNTAIN BIKES FOR SALE GARDEN CITY: Used Women’s DIAMONDBACK Outlook DX 26” $125 Used Men’s 26” SCHWINN Sidewinder$125 CASH ONLY. Call 516-489-2891(leave msg) or email:pasgmineola2015@ gmail.com OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE GARDEN CITY: HON (600 Series) Lateral File Cabinet 42”W x 19 1/4” D x 53 1/4”H $300 BROTHER IntelliFax 4100E High Speed Business Class Laser Fax $175 Pickup only. CASH only. Call 516-4892891 (leave msg) or: email: pasgmineola2015@gmail.com PRIVACY HEDGE SPRING BLOW OUT SALE. 6’ Arborvitae (cedar) reg. $129 NOW $59. Beautiful, nursery grown. FREE installation/ FREE delivery. Limited supply! ORDER NOW! 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees.com

Wanted to Buy LOOKING TO BUY! Records, oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048

MACUL AR DEGENERATION? On Top of the World in Ocala is Florida’s Premier Active Adult Community • Over 250,000 sq. ft. of amenities • 54 holes of golf on three courses and much more Call us at 1.877.704.9447 or visit OnTopoftheWorld.com On Top of the World Communities Inc., Ocala, Florida a 55+ community. On Top of the World Communities reserves the right to change or withdraw any offer at any time. Prices, features and specifications are subject tochange without notice. Certain conditions may apply. Void where prohibited by law. NY Registration #H13-0004, NJ Registration #09-04-0018 and #NJ12-04-2019.

Consider a Low Vision Evaluation Diabetic Retinopathy Stargardt’s Disease

Glaucoma Stroke

Call Steven Schoenbart, O.D. Low Vision Optometrist

516-794-0704

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▼ REAL ESTATE, SERVICE DIRECTORY Wanted to Buy

Tag Sale

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

HICKSVILLE AMAZING TAG SALE! CHILDREN’S ITEMS Saturday 3/19 10:30am-2:00pm Parkway Community Church 95 Stewart Ave (lower level) Clothing, shoes, toys, accessories, bedding and more!! A variety of exciting vendors will be there as well.

Tag Sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society email: store@ atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN 839 Stewart Ave Garden City, NY 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Open 7 Days! Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 10-6 Thurs 10-4 Saturday 10-5 Sunday 12-5 Consignments by Appointment Estate Sale and Tag Sale services available to liquidate the contents of your home. Call 516279-6378 for a consultation. LIVE AUCTIONS are held monthly. You can place items on auction by scheduling an appointment to bring your items in to the shoppe for consideration. Email pictures to be considered for consignment or auction to info@invitedsales. com Invited Sales also offers TRUCK SERVICES to move your items to or from your home or office to the consignment shoppe to sell on your behalf, and help clean out your home, attic or garage! Check out our website at: www. invitedsales.com for special sales and shopping events, tag sales, auctions and more!!

YOU’RE INVITED! Friday, March 18 9:30 am 244-35 85th Road Bellerose, NY 1426 Packed house and basement, collectibles, lighting, vintage items and furniture including bar ware, 50’s mid-century items and many tools. Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details! YOU’RE INVITED! Tuesday, March 15 9:30 am 33 New Hyde Park Rd Garden City, NY 11530 Beautifully decorated home selling contents including furniture and decorative items, household, artwork, garage items, packed attic and more... Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details!

pets

Pet Services A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING

Apartment For Rent

Doggie Day Care Boarding Dog Walking Mobile Socialization Program Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516382-5553

GARDEN CITY Large 1 Bed, New EIK Immediate $2200 Four Rooms, 2 Bed, updated Kitchen and Bath $2800 up Five rooms, 3 Bed, 2 Full Baths, Many Extras $3400 up Many other rentals available!! GARDEN CITY PROPERTIES 516-746-1563

automotive

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

Real estate for rent

Apartment For Rent GARDEN CITY Large 1 Bed, New EIK Immediate $2200 Four rooms, 2 Bed, updated Kitchen & Bath $2,800 up Five rooms, 3 Bed, 2 Full Baths, Many Extras $3,400 up Many other rentals available!! GARDEN CITY PROPERTIES 516-746-1563 GARDEN CITY PARK: 1st floor, private bedroom and bath, full use of basement with separate washer/ d ryer, share kitchen, $1,100 utilities included. Move right in! Jill 516-354-4340

Office Space GARDEN CITY SOUTH Ideal location, mint, large office space, 1st floor. Must see to appreciate. Near LIRR, stores. Available now. $1,475/mth. Call Owner 516-5387474 or 538-7476 WILLISTON PARK Office Space: 2000 sf. available on Hillside Ave. Professional Building. Parking Lot, near LIRR & parkways. Full commission paid. Tony 516-248-4080

Vacation Rental OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full /partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

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service directory

Lots for Sale

Services

CATSKILL FARM LIQUIDATION! March 12 & 13! Lender ordered! 5 to 39 acre tracts. Foreclosure prices! Mountain views, streams, ponds, gorgeous setting just 2.5 hours from GW Bridge. Terms available! Call 888-905-8847 to register or go to NewYorkLandandlakes.com

NEED A CLEANOUT OR A MOVE? We can move it or haul it away! 2 Guys and a Truck 2 Hours for $200 Call 516-279-6378 839 Stewart Ave Garden City, NY 11530 www.invitedsales.com

UPSTATE NY LAND BARGAIN! 11 acres. Stream, pond $39,900. Beautiful woods, long rd frontage, utils, EZ drive from NYC! Terms avail. Call 888-479-3394 NOW

NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516-764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT.com

Out Of Town Real Estate

Home Improvements

FLORIDA EXCLUSIVE GATED COMMUNITY Corner lot, pristine 3BR, 2.5 Bath in prestigious Sugar Mill Country ClubNew Smyrna Beach. Located on 27 hole golf course w/ water & golf course views. Minutes to Daytona Int’l Airport & beaches. $334,900 Contact Patsy Bradley, Watson Realty, 386-689-4849

AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Repairs & Maintenance *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154

Real estate wanted

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Legal Notice LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: 150-15 Units LLC Arts of Org. filed by the Department of State of New York on: 12/01/2015, Office loc: County of Nassau. Purpose: any and all lawful activities. Secy. State of New York (SSNY) desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o BRG Management LLC, 150 Great Neck Road, Suite 402, Great Neck, NY 11021. GNN 143096 6x 3/04, 11, 18, 25, 4/01, 8, 2016 #143096

cess, LLC, 17 Pine Hill Road, Great Neck, NY 11020. Purpose: any lawful activity. GNN 142989 6x, 2/19, 26, 3/04, 11, 18, 25, 2016 #142989

Notice of Formation (LLC). Name: L & J 12, LLC Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 11-20-15. Office location: Nassau COUNTY. NY DOS shall mail copy of process to: 5 FIELDSTONE LANE, GREAT NECK, NY, 11020 Purpose: Any lawful activity GNN 142861 6x 1/29, 2/05, 12, 19, 26, 3/04, 2016 #143127

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Appeals Village of Thomaston Date: April 7, 2016 Time: 8:00 p.m. Place: Village Hall, 100 East Shore Road, Thomaston, New York Subject: Application of Alan Cooper, RA, 1047 Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, New York, as agent for Joyce Delson Frydel, owner, 18 Windsor Road, Great Neck, New York, for the following variances to construct a new residence: (a) Village Code ß203-37(C)(2) in that the westerly side yard set-

NOTICE OF FORMATION of Union Rope Access, LLC. Articles of organization filed with Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 10/26/15. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against the LLC to c/o: Union Rope Ac-

Notice of Formation of A.Foros Imports, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/12/2016. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 36 Valley View Rd., Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: any lawful purpose. GNN 143082 6x 3/04, 11, 18, 25, 4/01, 8, 2016 #143082

back will be 7 feet and the aggregate side yard setback will be 17 feet, where a minimum of 10 feet and 24 feet is required, respectively; and (b) Village Code ß203-125(A) in that no garaged parking spaces are provided, where a minimum of 2 garaged spaces are required. Premises are designated as Section 2, Block 203, Lot 223 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. This application is a Type II Matter under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which requires no environmental review. Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation. All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 100 East Shore Road, Thomaston, New York, during regular business hours. Dated: February 23, 2016 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS GNN 143125 1x 3/11/2 016 #143125

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF TAX LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, The Treasurer of said Village will sell at public auction in the manner provided by law on the 1st day of April, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. (prevailing time) at the Village Hall, 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck, New York so much of each of the following parcels of real estate upon which Village Taxes remain unpaid for the year 2015/16 as will be sufficient to discharge the tax, fees, interest and charges which may be due thereon respectively at the time of such sale and shall continue the same from day to day until the said sale shall be completed. Excepted from said sale are parcels of property on which the Village of Great Neck owns and holds one or more unredeemed certificates of tax sale. The following is a list of real estate to be sold for unpaid taxes for the year 2051/16 with a statement of the amount of all charges thereon as of April 1, 2016 the descriptions of properties being those on the Tax Map of the County of Nassau.

Total Due Including Taxes, Penalties and Property Owner Name Section/Block/Lot Fees 75 Parsons BLVD LLC 1/1/5 2666.1564 1/53/629 Middle Neck Equities LLC 1324.7982 1/54/118-‐120 Zaboulani Joshua & Jennifer 2534.703 1-‐84/233-‐234 Shanasaji Sepideh 3903.7404 1/85/457 Woodhill Development Corp. 104.3712 1/92/1-‐4 Empire Custom Homes LLC. 3774.8064 1/92/5-‐7 Toma Lucian 2561.8464 1/96/6-‐10 Chanchalashvili Michael & 4054.722 1/106/2-‐117 Estate Of J. Chamberlain 9699.261 1/108/61-‐64 Doustar Mobasser 2570.328 1/110/162 Frankel Mark A/amy 2493.9936 1/128/5 Bell Gerta/jones Aline 1998.6294 1/128/571 Rosenberg Miriam 2635.0572 1/129/398 Livian Kourosh 2695.8648 1/136/182 Bartco Holding 183.4302 1/136/437-‐441 Daryoush Nami Gohar 2707.7436 1/142/18 Gilbert Road LLC 2441.4054 1/142/71 MJM Development GN LLC 2112.2874 1/182/41 Wykowski Henry T 1869.6954 1/193/5 Ebrani Louise & Evelyn 3433.821 1/193/14 Hakimian Shariar/Laden 2775.6078 1/198/15 Steamboat Road/Tennis Center 6587.4828 1/199/4 Mitchell Barbara 884.0628 1/201/22 Chen Xiao 2359.9752 1/201/23 Kwong Michael 2526.2214 1/201/24 Levy Charlotte 2478.729 1/201/57 Bruce R Lieberman & Co. 236.7024

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Floral Park girls win county championship B y N oah M ans k a r With a 23-1 record and a Long Island championship, Floral Park Memorial High School’s girls basketball team has made major gains this season. But the Lady Knights’ sights were set on the state title this week as they prepared to leave for Troy to play in the state tournament. “I would say I’m happy, but I’m not satisfied ...,” senior point guard and team captain Kaela Hilaire said. “I really don’t think we’re done yet.” Seeded No. 2 in the Nassau County championship tournament, the Lady Knights beat the No.1-seeded Elmont Memorial High School Spartans Feb. 27 60-49 in a Sewanhaka district matchup. Hilaire, a South Floral Park resident who’s bound for the University of Albany on a full athletic scholarship, scored 37 points. Floral Park went on to beat Islip High School Buccaneers 62-53 in the Long Island championship March 5, earning a spot in the state tournament. “I feel we have every piece of the puzzle to compete with anybody,” Coach Michael Spina said. The team has been preparing to take on the state contest since the fall, playing in tournaments and against top-level schools before the regular season started, Spina said. The Lady Knights’ sole loss to North Shore High School’s Panthers came in December. North Shore has become a rival for the team, junior forward Natalie Hickman said. The Panthers beat the Lady Knights in the Nassau County semifinals last year, knocking them out of the tournament. But Floral Park “avenged” this year’s defeat by beating North Shore at home in January by a 12-point margin, Spina said. “Everything since that, we’ve been on a roll,” he said. “All the things we’ve done, as far as (non-league games) and our style of play — everything and everybody has picked up their goals.” Hilaire, 18, has proven a “dynamic player” Floral Park’s opponents have to watch, Spina said. Hilaire said she felt she had more to work for this year after an early exit from the playoffs last year. “I didn’t want to leave here without getting some type of championship,” she said.

But Hickman, 16, could prove a secret weapon for the Lady Knights as a power forward who can rebound well and make three-point shots, Spina said. Hickman, a Floral Park resident, was a backup for her sister, Lorraine, until she became injured last year, Spina said. She felt a lot of pressure to fill her sister’s shoes, but she “just took (her) own path,” she said. Hilaire said she helps the team bond as captain and has individual conversations with her teammates to encourage them. That closeness helps the Lady Knights take on their opponents, Hickman said, and could lead them to the state championship. “We already have the chemistry, so we just have to perform, and if we do that, we’ll come out on top,” she said. The Lady Knights will play the Rye High School Garnets in the state semifinal at 3:15 p.m. March 11 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. The winner will play in the championship Saturday evening.

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Floral Park Memorial High School’s Lady Knights are hoping to cap a 23-1 regular season with a state championship. They play the Rye High School Garnets at 3:15 p.m. March 11 at Hudson Valley Community College

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End of the road for LIU Post Pioneers Dotson, Hall lead team to first round win before bowing out to St. Thomas Aquinas B y M i c hael O te r o The fourth-seeded LIU Post men’s basketball team came out on top on Wednesday, March 2, against fifth-seeded University of Bridgeport in the first round of the East Coast Conference Championship (ECC) at the Pratt Recreation Center in Brookville, N.Y. The 73-68 overtime victory sent the Pioneers to the ECC semifinals, where they met up with St. Thomas Aquinas College in Washington D.C. In the Bridgeport game, the Pioneers trailed 59-51 with less than three minutes in regulation, but a 9-1 run tied the game at 60. Junior guard Jared Hall had the clutch shot of the run and of the night; knocking down a game-tying trey with a minute and a half left. Hall had a chance to win the game for the Pioneers in regulation, but his walk-off attempt did not fall. In overtime, the Pioneers fell behind early, but were brought back to life when senior guard Dillon Burns hit a go-ahead three pointer to kick start an 11-2 burst. After Burns’ field goal, junior forward Barrington Alston brought the house down with a powerful two-handed dunk over a Bridgeport defender that helped propel LIU Post to the win. For the match, junior forward Greg Dotson had a team-high 22 points on 50 percent shooting from the field and also grabbed nine rebounds. In addition to Hall’s clutch shooting, he poured in 17 points and also inhaled five rebounds and dished out two assists. Burns racked up 11 points, five boards and four assists, while Alston added seven points and seven rebounds to his stat line. As a team, the Pioneers got extra possessions with their work on offense. As

March 5, the Pioneers suffered an 85-58 loss. With the victory, the Spartans from St. Thomas won their 19th consecutive game while the Pioneers finish their season with an 18-12 record. Early on, the Pioneers held their own against St. Thomas, mainly because of the efforts from Dotson, who scored six straight points in the game’s opening minutes. With the Pioneers trailing 16-13, senior guard Akosa Maduebugnum nailed a triple to even up the score, but that was the last time the Pioneers held the lead. A 7-2 run after that three pointer shook the confidence of the Pioneers and a later 9-0 run led to the Spartan lead ballooning to 13 at the break. In the second half, the Pioneers couldn’t right the ship and the Spartans took advantage; extending their lead to as much as 20. The Spartans were led by a quartet of double-digit scorers; the high man being junior guard Chaz Watler, who poured in 15. For the Pioneers, Dotson was the top dog in the scoring department with a team-high 19 points, while Hall added 13 of his own. As a team, the Pioneers don’t have to look far to see why they lost this game. They lost the turnover battle by a wide margin and failed to stop the Spartans from getting out in transition. The PioThe LIU Post Pioneers’ season came to an end in the second round of the ECC neers committed 24 turnovers and alTournament against St. Thomas Aquinas College Saturday. lowed 26 fast break points. a result, they outscored Bridgeport 15-4 bounds and three steals. Bridgeport shot This is the third consecutive year that in second chance points. The Pioneers’ just 33 percent from the floor, but kept St. Thomas Aquinas College has knocked dominance down low didn’t stop on the themselves in the game because of their out LIU Post in the ECC Tournament and offense either; they scored 32 of their 73 efficiency from behind the arc and their subsequently ended their season. points from the paint and limited Bridge- ability to force turnovers on defense. This article was originally published Unfortunately for Bridgeport, it wasn’t in the Pioneer, the award-winning student port to 10 points. Bridgeport was led by junior guard enough to upend the Pioneers. newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer. But, in their matchup against St. com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Devon Elliot, who scored 18 points on CHERRY - 1-8 Page GENERAL 08-28-15_Layout 1 8/25/15 12:04 PM Page 1 18 shots. He also contributed five re- Thomas Aquinas College on Saturday, Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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