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Concerns over future of G.N. Squire Cinemas

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Movie theater to stay open during remainder of lease: Bow Tie exec B y J oe N ikic Bow Tie Cinemas is considering the closing of the company’s Great Neck and Port Washington locations, according to sources familiar with the company. The sources, who asked not to be identified, said the company’s evaluation incudes the possibility of closing before the leases on the two locations are completed. Jared Milgram, vice president of marketing for Bow Tie, said Tuesday that talk of either of the theaters’ closing was incorrect. Milgram said that neither the Squire Cinemas on Middle Neck Road in Great Neck nor the Port Washington Cinemas on Main Street would be closing and the company would see out the remainder of its lease agreements. Regina Gil, founder and executive director of the Gold Coast Arts Center in Great Neck, which is located in the same building as the Squire Cinema, said if the theaters did close it would harm

surrounding downtown communities. “The concerns are to attract young families and to keep it thriving and growing; to keep downtown crime-free and safe; to keep the village and town diverse and interesting,” Gil said. “And to that end, you want to be able to provide the services and amenities that the kinds of families you want to attract will enjoy.” Gil said that entertainment venues play a big role in increasing foot traffic into downtown areas. “You need to keep the stores you already have engaged and prosperous and continue whatever is going to attract traffic and new people who have never been there to the downtown,” she said. “That’s the kind of thing you need. It’s been demonstrated that arts centers, movie theaters and galleries are critical to that.” Since opening its doors at 113 Middle Neck Road, the Gold Coast Continued on Page 58

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The Bow Tie Cinemas-owned Squire Cinemas located on Middle Neck Road in Great Neck.

L. Success board backs Farkas for trustee seat B y J oe N ikic Village of Lake Success trustees approved on Monday the appointment of a new board member to serve the remaining one year on village Mayor Adam Hoffman’s trustee seat. Lawrence Farkas, a real estate litigation attorney, received unanimous approval by the Board of Trustees after

Hoffman made the appointment. “When I first moved to the village, I wasn’t very interested in village politics,” Farkas said. “But as I got to know people and as I got to use the great facilities that the village provides, I decided to get involved and I am excited to become a trustee.” Hoffman ran uncontested last month to succeed former

Lake Success Mayor Ron Cooper, who said he would not run for re-election because he and his wife would be spending more time in Florida. Since he had one year remaining on his two-year trustee term, he was required to select a new trustee to serve out his term. Hoffman said after the mayor’s appointment, approvContinued on Page 1

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Village looks to implement “age-friendly” action plan DiDomenico reunites with ex boss B y J oe N ikic

B y J oe N ikic Nearly six months after amending affordable housing laws in one zoning district, Village of Great Neck Plaza officials are seeking to make the same changes in two more districts. The Board of Trustees voted to amend its affordable housing laws in February after settling a federal lawsuit in October that said the village had violated fair housing laws by denying members of minorities equal opportunity to obtain affordable housing units at the Maestro, a 94-unit rental apartment complex at 255 Great Neck Road in the C-2 district. Mayor Jean Celender said at a meeting last Wednesday that the board wanted to ensure that its affordable housing laws were appropriate in the RT and RD zoning districts as well. Celender said the board was considering proposals from two planning consultant companies: Retail Planning Association and BFJ Planning. “I have worked with one of them prior in my consulting business, but the other one also comes highly recommended from friends who I have asked,” she said. The code amendments made in the C-2 zoning laws eliminated age and residency requirements for affordable housing units and removed the village from the screening of applicants. That responsibility would fall to developers. In May 2014, Long Island Housing Services and the Fair Housing Justice Center filed a complaint in Federal District Court in Central Islip claiming the village was violating local, state, and federal laws by enforcing discriminatory age and race requirements for affordable housing.

Anthony DiDomenico, assistant superintendent of the Great Neck Park District, began his new job on the peninsula Monday, but not everything is unfamiliar. DiDomenico and the park district superintendent, Jason Marra, who came to the district in January, worked together for three years in the Village of Scarsdale. “When he came here, it was decided that this may be a good fit to team up again,” he said. “He has a vision and a plan and I can see his vision and plan and can march forward with it.” “I’m excited to team up with him again,” DiDomenico said. He said he graduated from Adelphi University with a physical education degree. DiDomenico said he always had an interest in parks and recreation, stemming from his teenage years spent working as a camp counselor, and wanted to pursue a career working with children either through recreVillage of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender ation or education. The village settled its por- agreement would be capped at After a job as senior recretion of the lawsuit on Oct. 1 $30,000, the board can vote to by agreeing to pay $200,000 in increase that fee if it finds that further payments are necessary. damages and attorney’s fees. The board adjourned discusCelender said she and Village Attorney Richard Gabriele sions to its Sept. 7 meeting on have engaged in multiple hour- which proposal to accept to allong conference calls with both low all the trustees to review the proposals. planning companies. Also at the meeting, the “We’re trying to bring this in at a cost that is reasonable for board presented an action plan the village and is set at a fixed report to improve the village for senior citizens. price,” she said. Celender said the plan, Gabriele said that he felt both companies were “very im- which was developed by the village’s Citizens Advisory Commitpressive and knowledgeable.” The board voted to autho- tee and AARP, aims to make the rize Celender to enter into an village more “walk-able” for seagreement with either of the two nior citizens as well as improve for a cost not to exceed $30,000, their quality of life. “Not only do we want to though there was no decision on be known as a walk-able comwhich would be selected. Gabriele said that while the Continued on Page 58 Anthony DiDomenico

ation supervisor opened at Purchase Community Inc., where he had previously worked as a camp counselor, he decided to apply. DiDomenico said he thought he would work for the nonprofit company for a couple of years until he could find a teaching job, but plans changed. He ended up working for Purchase Community for 10 years, handling its recreation programming, summer day camp, pool facility and daily operations. “It turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life,” DiDomenico said. “I loved the management aspect of the recreation field and maintaining the grounds, parks and pools.” In 2013, he was awarded a certificate for “excellent work and dedication” by the Town of Purchase. DiDomenico said his experiences at Purchase Community led him to a job as assistant superintendent of parks in the Village of Scarsdale, where he worked with Marra for the first time. “Since my arrival in June of 2013, him and I have done some pretty good things for the Village of Scarsdale as far as capital projects, new playgrounds and beautification projects,” he said. DiDomenico said that he and Marra were very similar in terms of work ethic and challenging themselves to achieve their goals. “Both him and I like being challenged and are held to a high standard, which motivates both of us and pushes us,” he said. “We both want to make sure we succeed.” As of right now, DiDomenico said, his main duties at the park district will be to assist Marra with daily management operations and personnel, as well as oversee the Parkwood pool and day camps during the summer season. Continued on Page 58

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Taking flight from a mortgage career Great Neck resident Greg Heilweil follows childhood dream of becoming an airline pilot B y J oe N ikic After spending over 20 years working in the financial industry, Great Neck resident Greg Heilweil decided it was time to take flight and pursue his dreams. Heilweil is currently studying at the Academy of Aviation in Farmingdale to become a certified airline flight instructor. “You’ve got to follow your dream,” he said. “You only live once and they say that if you do something you love, you never work a day in your life.” Heilweil said that as a child growing up in Sunnyside, Queens, he always wanted to become a pilot. But, he said, his parents were not very supportive of his dream. “My mom was terrified of flying and back then you needed a lot more hours and it took a lot longer to become an airline pilot,” Heilweil said. “They kind of discouraged me.” He said he took flying lessons for the first time when he Greg Heilweil was 16.

Because of his experiences with bad instructors and the influence of his parents, Heilweil said, he was discouraged from continuing flight lessons when it came time to select a college to attend. “I had to figure out if I was going to go to flight college or a traditional college,” he said. Heilweil said he decided to pursue his MBA with a concentration in finance from C.W. Post in Brookville. “Basically I ended up there because my dad thought it would be good and I’d get a well-paying job and be successful,” he said. After graduating, Heilweil worked for over 20 years in the financial industry setting mortgage rates for banks, selling loans in the secondary market and hedging interest rate risks for banks. After the stock market crash in 2009, he said, there was a “big bust” in mortgages that led to his company going out of business. Heilweil said he took time off from working and weighed

his options. “I could have gone back but I was tired of it,” he said. “There’s not a lot of jobs in the field of what I did because it’s kind of specialized and difficult to find a job if they have people because there aren’t a lot of spots.” After speaking with a friend and researching various airlines, Heilweil said, he found that there was a shortage of pilots and that there would be plenty of jobs available. “Everything was on the rise and increasing in the airline industry and it all looked good and I was tired of mortgages and dealing with salespeople,” he said. “I decided to do it and take the plunge.” It then came down to where Heilweil would attend flight school. He said he did not want to go out of state, and since he lived in Great Neck, he wanted to find a flight school that was close to home. Heilweil decided to attend the Academy of Aviation because it gave him a “good feelContinued on Page 58

Endorsement draws fire from 3rd track foes B y N oah M anskar Some members of a Floral Park-based group opposing the Long Island Rail Road’s third track project criticized its leader’s support for a Republican state Senate candidate, Elaine Phillips, saying their fight should stay nonpartisan. An officer of the South Side Civic Association, Matthew Sexton, said Bill Corbett, leader of the Citizens Against Rail Expansion coalition opposing the LIRR’s $1.5 billion, 9.8-mile proposal, should be removed from the Village of Floral Park’s Third Track Task Force following his endorsement last week of Phillips to succeed Sen. Jack Martins in the Seventh District. “He’s perturbed the community in general because this isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue,” Sexton said. “It’s a community issue.” Corbett said last week he supports Phillips, the Village of Flower Hill’s mayor, because he thinks a Republican state Senate majority is key to blocking funding for Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan for a third track along the LIRR’s Main Line between Floral Park and Hicksville. A Democrat would more likely bend to pressure from Cuomo and other party leaders, Corbett said. But Sexton and other leaders of Floral Park civic groups listed as CARE members worry that Corbett’s taking political sides could compromise opponents’ ability to negotiate and alienate state lawmakers, especially Democrats. “By Corbett doing this, you’re potentially setting up for disaster because people will remember and maybe not extend that hand so easily,” said Nadia HolubnyczyjOrtiz, president of Floral Park’s Hillcrest Civic Association. CARE was incorporated as a nonprofit organiza-

Bill Corbett tion to fight the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 2005 third track plan, from which Cuomo has tried to distinguish his proposal as less invasive. Corbett supports Phillips as an individual, he said, but said CARE’s membership — which includes 76 civic groups, lawmakers, school boards and other community groups — could endorse her collectively. That’s another cause for civic leaders’ concern with Corbett’s endorsement, they said, because some nonprofit groups are prohibited from involvement in political campaigns. Both Phillips and her Democratic opponent, Adam

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Town latest to weigh vape shop rules Law would keep vaping stores, hookah bars away from homes, churches, schools B y J oe N ikic The North Hempstead Town Board took its first steps Tuesday to limit where indoor smoking establishments, such as vape shops and hookah bars, can be located. The board introduced legislation aimed at keeping the establishments a certain distance from residences and areas where large number of children congregate. “The businesses won’t be banned because we really can’t ban the business, but we will be regulating where they will be located,” Town Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio said at a board meeting. “And they won’t be located in close proximity to schools, churches, playgrounds, places where children congregate.” The proposed legislation would require indoor smoking businesses to be located at least 500 feet from a residential property or home. It also requires the businesses to be at least 1,000 feet

from any school, place of worship, park, playground or playing field, library or hospital. De Giorgio said her goal in suggesting this legislation was to “protect children from the ill effects of e-cigarettes and vape lounges.” Planning Commissioner Michael Levine said that the distance restrictions cross municipality lines, so if a school is located in the Town of Hempstead and a proposed vape shop or hookah lounge is less than 1,000 feet away, it would not be permitted. Levine also said that in order for an existing indoor smoking establishment to be “grandfathered” in to the new regulations, it would need to have all necessary permits and conform to town code. The proposed legislation, he said, will be reviewed by the Nassau County Planning Commission at its July 28 meeting. The board voted to continue the public hearing for its Aug. 9 meeting to allow the county commission to make

any suggestions on the legislation. Also at the meeting, the board set a public hearing for its Sept. 13 meeting on proposed legislation that would establish regulations on advertising for electronic cigarettes and other tobacco products on the outside of smoking businesses. Also at the meeting, the board voted to approve the demolition of a gas station and three retail stores at 1301 Northern Blvd. in Manhasset for the construction of a TD Bank branch. Kathleen Deegan Dickson, an attorney representing TD Bank, presented the board with an updated rendering of the site plan for the bank. Dickson said changes were made to the original plan after the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations had issues related to aesthetics and the location of curb cuts. The site is at the corner of Northern Boulevard and Plandome Road, a lot currently

occupied by a BP gas station, Bellini Furniture, Refresh Nail n Spa and Phillips Education Systems. Dickson said her client opted to move curb cuts further away from the intersection of Northern Boulevard and Plandome Road to help decrease traffic and prevent stacking of cars waiting to enter or exit the premises. John Harter, a traffic consultant with Atlantic Traffic & Designs Engineers, said they studied the traffic cycle during peak hours of the gas station and predicted what traffic would be like once the bank is constructed. Harter said they found that there would be a 40 percent decrease in traffic in the area. Since there are two underground gasoline storage tanks under the premises, Dickson said, TD Bank is responsible for their removal and cleanup of the site. After reviewing the proposal, the county Planning Commission prohibited left turns

on to the site and left turns leaving the site on Plandome Road. Andrew Schwenk, the first vice president of the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations, said the group requested curb cuts further north on Plandome Road so cars could have easier access making a left on to and out of the premises. Levine said the board could vote and override the county Planning Commission’s prohibitions, but would need a “super majority” of five yes votes. The board voted to override the left turn prohibitions unanimously. The board also voted to permit TD Bank to construct a three-lane, detached drivethrough service structure on the premises. 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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Martins’ opponent continues court fight B y N oah M anskar Philip Pidot on Wednesday filed a new federal lawsuit to force a Republican primary in the Third Congressional District, two days after filing a separate appeal to a state court ruling. The filings in federal District Court and the state’s Appellate Division argue that Pidot should be allowed to compete with state Sen. Jack Martins of Old Westbury in a primary later this summer because he has enough signatures from voters to get on the ballot. “It’s a carefully coordinated legal strategy to best ensure success,” Bill O’Reilly, a Pidot spokesman, said in an email. The new federal suit came a week after Pidot dismissed the first one he filed June 27 so his newly hired attorney, Jerry Goldfeder of Manhattan-based Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, could “enhance” the complaint, Goldfeder said in a statement last week. That canceled a federal court hearing set for Monday. A state Appellate Division court hearing is now set for July 19. The moves continue a more than twomonth court battle over whether there should be a GOP primary between Pidot, of Glen Cove, and Martins, who has backing from the Republican, Independence and Conservative parties in the North Shore district stretching from northeast Queens to northwest Suffolk County.

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Lawyers for Republican Philip Pidot continued their effort this week in federal and state courts to force a GOP congressional primary. “His actions confirm what we have said all along — he has been needlessly delaying this process in an effort to help Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats,” Murray said in a statement. Pidot’s campaign said last Thursday

In a statement Tuesday, Martins’ campaign strategist, E. O’Brien Murray, called Pidot a “perennial fringe candidate” and noted that he filed a motion to withdraw his federal lawsuit the same day Martins’ legal team filed a response.

it hired Goldfeder because John Sweeney, the lawyer who represented Pidot in lower courts, will be traveling to the Republican National Convention, which begins July 18 in Cleveland. Pidot’s original complaint asked Judge Joseph Bianco to reschedule the primary for later this summer after a ruling by state Supreme Court Judge Arthur Diamond on June 24 that there was not enough time to get Pidot’s name on the ballot for the June 28 primary. Martins won the Republican Party’s endorsement in March, but will not be certified for the general election ballot against Democrat Tom Suozzi until September. Diamond found Pidot had the required 1,250 signatures from Republican voters to make him eligible for a primary even though the state Board of Elections said otherwise. But he waited too long to appeal the Supreme Court’s dismissal of his challenge to the Board of Elections ruling, Diamond said. Martins’ attorneys appealed the part of Diamond’s ruling that validated Pidot’s ballot petition and argued that the case should have been dismissed because Pidot delayed his appeals for so long that he prevented the primary from happening. Pidot’s campaign has countered that Martins’ lawyers dragged out court proceedings.

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A political action committee formed by a child sex abuse victim last week backed Democrat Adam Haber in the state Senate Seventh District race to succeed state Sen. Jack Martins. Haber said that passing the Child Victims Act, legislation that would eliminate the statute of limitations for reporting child sex abuse, would be one of his main goals if elected. “Sponsoring and passing the Child Victims Act will be a top priority of mine as a state senator so that the victims of child abuse are able to get the justice that they deserve,� he said. A New York businessman, Gary Greenberg, formed the Fighting for Children PAC two months ago to support state legislators who would vote in favor of the Child Victims Act. According to the Daily News, Greenberg was sexually abused as a child in 1966 by a hospital employee while he was visiting his ill father. Senate Republicans, who are in the majority, blocked a push last month by Democratic legislators to bring the Child Victims Act to the floor for a vote. “It’s reprehensible that the Senate Re-

Adam Haber publican majority, led by Long Island senators, have been aggressively blocking the Child Victims Act that would help protect our children and families while rightfully going after predators,� Haber said. Greenberg has said that the PAC would provide endorsed candidates with financial support and volunteer assistance. A Haber campaign spokesman, Jonathan Heppner, said the PAC “has been financially supportive of Adam Haber’s campaign for state Senate.�

Heppner did not specify how much the campaign has received. Haber said it was “absolutely concerning� that the state lawmakers who opposed the Child Victims Act were the “same politicians funding and running my opponent’s campaign.� He is to face off against Elaine Phillips, a Republican, to represent the Seventh District. Phillips said that if elected, she would try to find common ground between the two parties to reach a feasible solution. “Current legislation has failed to win support in either the Assembly or Senate and, as senator, I will not stop working until we find a solution that can be signed into law,� she said. Phillips said it was important to protect children who are sexually abused and prevent abuse from occurring. “As a mother of three who has spent years volunteering with children throughout our community, I am appalled by incidents of sexual abuse, especially when they involve trusted adults who exploit their position and authority to commit their crimes,� she said. “We must do all we can to protect children and ensure deserved punishment for abusers, as well as allow victims to seek and find justice.�

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Demolition of theater talks again adjourned B y J oe N ikic Village of Great Neck Estates trustees again adjourned a public hearing Monday on a proposal to demolish the First Playhouse Theater and replace it with an apartment complex. Village Administrator Kathleen Santelli said the applicant requested the adjournment because the Nassau County Department of Public Works was still reviewing a traffic control plan. Village Mayor David Fox has said that until the county approves the plan, the board could not vote on the application. At past meetings, trustees have voiced concern over the length of time the county has taken to review the project. The public hearing was adjourned to the Aug. 8 board meeting. Also at the meeting, the board adjourned a public hearing on a possible ban on short-term rentals in the village through popular websites like AirBnB and HomeAway.

Santelli said since a trustee, Howard Hershenhorn, was absent from the meeting, the board voted to adjourn to have the full board present. The proposed law, which was discussed in a public hearing at last month’s board meeting, would prohibit homeowners from renting their homes for fewer than 60 days. Village officials have said transient rentals would affect residents’ quality of life and decrease the inventory of longterm rentals in the village. But while board members said they believed the proposed law would benefit the village, some residents have said they found it restrictive. One resident suggested the village impose a registration fee for homeowners interested in subletting their homes for short periods and impose inspection requirements regarding safety and fire management. The public hearing will continue on Aug. 8.

Bat boxes to combat disease-carrying pests BY C H R I S A DA M S The Town of North Hempstead is combating disease-carrying mosquitoes by installing bat boxes in parks throughout the town. North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Manhasset Boy Scouts helped in the effort, which aims to reduce the population of mosquitoes in an environmentally friendly way. The Zika virus is one of many diseases carried by mosquitoes worldwide, and so far about 300 cases of Zika infection have been reported in New York City and Long Island, with 16 cases in Nassau County, according to the office of Senator Charles

Schumer. These cases were believed to have been contracted outside the New York region. Zika outbreaks have been reported in many countries and in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, but no local mosquito-borne transmission of Zika has been found in any of the 50 states so far, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “In the Town of North Hempstead we are trying to promote alternative methods to control pesky ... insects, such as mosquitoes, which are carriers of West Nile virus among other diseases,” Bosworth said. “Pesticide use kills beneficial insects, Continued on Page 59

Winthrop announces plans for merger B y N oah M anskar Winthrop-University Hospital has begun discussing a merger with NYU Langone Medical Center that would help its expansion, the Mineola-based hospital announced Thursday. The two healthcare groups signed a nonbinding letter of intent to start talks about uniting to create “an integrated healthcare network for the New York metropolitan region,” according to a joint news release. They will now start a due diligence process before negotiating the terms of

the deal and seeking approval from regulators, the release said. “As Long Island’s first community hospital, we have grown into a major academic medical center, and with our services in such demand, it became obvious that we needed to expand further, physically and geographically,” John Collins, Winthrop president and chief executive officer, said in a statement. Winthrop, which runs a 591-bed hospital and recently opened a medical research institute in Mineola, had preliminary merger talks last year with NYU Langone, New York-Presbyterian Hospi-

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he numbers themselves are bad enough: of the 410 storefronts in the villages of Great Neck Plaza, Great Neck Estates and Great Neck — the heart of Great Neck’s shopping district — 53 are not occupied. Even worse is the lack of answers offered by Great Neck officials in how to respond to the problem. Which pretty much amounts to little or nothing. Instead, the officials offer excuses such as the growth of the internet sales, competition from shopping malls, and Great Neck’s changing demographics. Jean Celender, the mayor of Great Neck Plaza where 26 of the 214 village storefronts are empty, even cited the 2008 recession. One wonders what the statute of limitations is for using the 2008 recession as an excuse for empty storefronts. It is true that the growth in internet sales has impacted retailers in Great Neck and across the country, but the internet is nothing new nor is the allure of shopping centers. Other shopping districts on the North Shore have adapted and even thrived by attracting restaurants and other service-oriented businesses. The villages of Roslyn and Williston Park have both developed into vibrant dining areas in recent years. In fact, the restaurant-led growth of Roslyn’s shopping district has, in turn, help attract a 78-unit luxury, townhouse development that has made its proximity to the shopping district a central part of its sales pitch. In completing this virtuous circle, the developers are building a promenade along the shore of Hempstead Harbor behind the

shopping district. Mineola’s downtown shopping district in the Mineola is also seeing increased demand for storefronts following trustees’ approval of four residential developments since 2008 that will ultimately add 1,075 apartments there. This did not happen by chance. Mineola trustees engaged in a communitywide effort to develop a master plan more than a decade ago to address problems in the village’s business district. The four apartment buildings are the end of product of that master plan. Developing a master plan for Great Neck would not be as easy. With nine villages, a park district serving six of those villages and a variety of other special districts Great Neck has gone where no other community has gone before in terms of grass-roots community control. This is popular with residents and people who like seeing the word trustee or mayor before their name, but it does not lend itself to easily developing a plan for the shopping district. A half-mile stretch along Middle Neck Road where many of the empty storefronts are located fall within the villages of Great Neck, Great Neck Estates and Great Neck Plaza as well as the Town of North Hempstead. The villages of Russell Gardens and Kensington abut the shopping district and the Great Neck Park District owns the parking lots adjacent to the Great Neck LIRR train station. The Great Neck Village Officials Association, which is comprised of the mayors of the nine villages, could serve as a forum for developing a communitywide plan, but has not.

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Nor has the Town of North Hempstead. Town officials have argued that they have little jurisdiction over a shopping district that falls under the control of several village governments. Technically, this is true. But there is nothing preventing them using their position to call all these village government together, along with business groups and residents, to develop a plan. All that is needed is the will. In the absence of a communitywide effort, village governments can take steps to better attract businesses, starting with an adjustment in attitude. Too often village officials appear to be in a state of denial, acting as if businesses are busting down their doors to open there. They are not. The number of empty store-

fronts is at crisis proportion. The 53 empty storefronts means there are 53 businesses not drawing shoppers to their stores and the stores around them, 53 stores not drawing people to Great Neck. But in recent months, the owners of Shop Delight, a Glatt Kosher supermarket in Great Neck Plaza, twice proposed opening a second business — a supermarket in Great Neck Estates and a butcher shop a few doors down from its operation in the Plaza. And twice ran into village opposition. The owners withdrew their application in Great Neck Estates in the face of resident opposition. The site, which previously housed a Rite Aid, now sits empty. The owners withdrew the application in Great Neck Plaza in the face of trustee complaints about code violations and concerns about

traffic. The storefront proposed for the butcher shop also remains empty. We’re not saying the villages don’t have an important role in regulating development. We just ask that they don’t drive businesses away in the process. The Plaza has also forbidden valet parking for restaurants, again citing traffic and enforcement issues that apparently every other village on the North Shore has figured out how to solve. Great Neck’s shopping district is one of the most physically attractive shopping areas on Long Island with tree-lined brick sidewalks and decorative street lamps. It was once a magnet for shoppers across the North Shore and Queens. Better leadership will be needed to bring it back. Otherwise, Great Neck will stop being Great Neck.

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‘Hamilton,’ Hofstra and American history “Hamilton” made history as a leader and as a hit Broadway show. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip hop musical is on its way to becoming the four play in all of American history to generate $1 billion in revenues. Ron Chernow’s book, that inspired Miranda, was initially published in 2004. The “New York Times,” this past week, had it listed as No. 1 best seller for “combined print and e-book nonfiction.” Chernow was also No. 1 in paperback nonfiction. In addition, “Hamilton, The Revolution” by Miranda and Jeremy McCarter was No. 2 on “the print hardcover best seller list.” This is an annotated libretto of the play that won Tony, Pulitzer and Grammy awards. When my astute Columbia professor, Richard B. Morris entitled a Hamilton essay, “The Glory Road” (in 1973), no one could have conceived the dramatic impact that this extraordinary Founding Father would continue to have 212 years after his death. Thanks to theater savvy of my spouse and children, we have seen “Hamilton”

twice, first in previews at the marvelous New York City Public Theater. Then my family arranged a celebration of my entry into my ninth decade by an advanced purchase of 16 tickets so we could see “Hamilton” again on Broadway with family and friends. I came to both of these performances with special interests. The American Revolution had been my special focus from college through graduate school and during 56 years of teaching. Of course, I gave major attention to Hamilton, but, in full disclosure, I acknowledge that Jefferson was my favorite. I developed an entire course that focused on Jefferson. At Hofstra from the 1960s into the 1980s I had two remarkable colleagues who admired Hamilton. Robert Sobel and Broadus Mitchell were among the most acclaimed scholars and teachers ever at Hofstra. Sometimes I felt they “double-teamed” me in the Jefferson-Hamilton historical debate. Bob Sobel probably published more books than any other professor at Hofstra, and he and Broadus

Michael D’Innocenzo Out of Left Field brought acclaim to our university because their scholarship won national and international attention. Professor Sobel was brilliant; he had one of the most lively and fertile minds I ever encountered. He was a master at probing critical analysis, often punctuated with satire and wit. Perhaps it was his New York City upbringing and education that caused him to speak so rapidly. Jefferson frequently remarked that Hamilton was so prolific and wide-ranging in his writing and speaking that it would require squads

of others to try to keep up with him in responses. All of us who knew Bob Sobel felt the same way. Bob celebrated Hamilton’s multifaceted genius, as a key aide to General Washington, in the movement for a new Constitution and in devising a stable economic system as secretary of the treasury. For Sobel, that distinctive leadership greatly overshadowed the views of Hamilton’s critics: his role in the Jay Treaty, his creation of a huge army against a nonexistent “Whiskey Rebellion,” and his support

for the “Alien and Sedition Acts.” Jefferson was on the opposing side of those three significant conflicts (none of which is adequately addressed in Miranda’s play). Broadus Mitchell, like Sobel, was an economic historian. Unlike Bob, Broadus was reared in the South and had a gentle lilt in his voice (as well as a sweetness of manner that endeared him to all). Mitchell and Sobel both taught at Hofstra’s New College, under the creative leadership of David Christman. Not surprisingly, they were friends and in agreement concerning Hamilton’s major contributions. I had the chance to hear Broadus speak eloquently on another Hamilton issue when he and I attended an annual meeting of the American Historical Association. A few historians were giving presentations critical of Hamilton because of his reputation as a womanizer (indeed, the musical does highlight this theme, including the Mrs. Reynolds prostitute arrangement). One of the speakers at that AHA conference cited

John Adams who had said of Hamilton: “There are not enough whores for all of his juices.” Broadus rose to comment; he was recognized by most scholars there assembled. In his courtly, understated manner, he noted: “Of course, those of us who have studied Hamilton have long known about his sexual affairs; any man can do such things, but how many men could accomplish what Hamilton did?” For sure, this was situational ethics by Professor Mitchell. He and Bob Sobel were right about the genius of Alexander Hamilton (not only getting “my shot” as an immigrant from very humble origins, but also in the power he gained and the directions he set for the new nation). Still, even in this season of Hamilton, Jefferson warrants more attention for his opposition to Hamilton and for what the alternatives he and Madison offered say about that generation and our country’s values [to be continued — perhaps a hip hop “Jefferson.” Website: michaeldinnocenzo.com

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Carnage rises, but NRA unchanged By any standard, we are living in unique times. The Republican and Democratic parties are under stress. The economy is on a roller coaster due to daily surprises like England’s vote to exit the European Union. Demonstrations over racial issues are a moral dilemma. Every institution is questioning its direction, with the exception of the National Rifle Association. Somehow, the NRA, as the media calls it, just continues to do its thing, protecting the gun manufacturers, in the name of America’s sportsmen. Massacre after massacre occurs with high-powered guns and nothing changes at NRA headquarters. Little schoolchildren die in Connecticut, innocent moviegoers die in Colorado, and the NRA spouts the same message “we must

protect the Second Amendment.” The response to the death of five Dallas police officers and dozens in Orlando, Florida is that America needs more guns, not less. Does the NRA represent all of America’s gun owners? Poll after poll of gun owners shows that they strongly favor laws to stop people with mental disabilities from buying any gun, not just high-powered rifles. Other polls show that 86 percent of gun owners favor a law to deny guns to people who are on the no fly list. Other polls show that the vast majority of gun owners favor efforts to stop the unlimited sale of guns at gun sales. Poll after poll and tragic story after story; seem to have no impact on the NRA in its blind quest to protect the manufacturers of guns.

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The people who belong to the NRA could well be your friends and neighbors and for the most part are men and women who like hunting for birds and animals. If I had a farm in a desolate part of Nebraska, I would want to

have a gun in my house to protect me from some rare predator. Why should gun dealers sell high- powered killing machines to someone just because they have the money to buy them? Should it always be no questions asked when a stranger walks into the store and buys 1,000 rounds of ammunition, a bulletproof vest and other incendiary devices? What type of gun does a sportsman need to go bird shooting? In the face of daily atrocities by some angry person, not only does the NRA stand silent, many members of the U.S. Congress continue to be paralyzed and in fear of the NRA. Years and years of political contributions have helped buy that silence along with the threat of being labeled “soft” on the Second Amendment.

Many of the House members, who come from safe districts, are scared over the possibility of a primary challenge from an NRA sponsored challenger. The best example of the strangle hold of the NRA over House members, is the No-Fly No-Buy bill. The Democrats have proposed that anyone on the no-fly list should not be able to buy a gun of any kind. They went so far as to stage a demonstration on the floor of the House to highlight the issue. The Republican response is that the federal government must go to court to stop a purchaser who is on the no-fly list. The obvious answer is a law that puts the burden on the purchaser to go to court and not the taxpayers paying for a charade. Continued on Page 15

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To automate, or not? That is the question

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o now it’s happened: an automated car has killed its owner. I am not happy about it. On the contrary, I am just wondering: which of us is next? What did Tesla Motors have to say about this tragedy? They blamed the victim, of course: “Autopilot is an assist feature that requires you to keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times,” said their press release about the incident. The car itself reminds the driver, they said, to always keep hands on the wheel and be prepared to take over at any time. Really? They expect you to pay all that money for a “self-driving car,” but you still have to drive it, anyway? Who would do that? Besides — no matter what the fancy lawyers say, the executives had to know that their customers would do all kinds of goofy things in a self-driving car — eating pizza; putting on make-up; solving the Sunday Times crossword puzzle — not least because we already do them, while driving! It’s just like all that glarp you zoom through and “agree” to every

time you buy a new app on your iPhone …except this software can kill you… and blame you afterwards, at your funeral. And everywhere you look, it seems, they’re inventing more and more robots. I just heard a radio interview with someone who’s teaching robots how to figure out people’s feelings from their facial expressions. You know what would be even more useful? Teaching humans to do that! Why are they rushing to automate all these jobs, anyway? Speaking as the parent of one college graduate and someday hopefully two, we need to create more jobs for humans, not fewer. They’re making robot lawyers; robot butlers; even robot surgeons! I have a question: When the robot surgeon screws up and kills its patient, and a robot lawyer sues it — who wins? Come to think of it, when a Tesla, Google, or other automated car hits you, maybe you’d better get one of those robot lawyers. Otherwise, what recourse do you have? Are you interested in taking an automotive giant to court? Me

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A Look on the Lighter Side neither. In a recent New York Times Op-Ed, Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle have a different question. They ask: if a 16-year-old needs a driver’s license, shouldn’t a self-driving car? I can see it now: “This is a driving test. State your name and birthdate.” “I have no name. I am a Tesla Model S Self-driving Car, Serial # APB0123XYZ, and I was purchased yesterday.” “I guess that will have to do. I’ll call you Tesla.” “That is not my name. That is

the name of the Serbian-American inventor, engineer, physicist and futurist, born in 1856, died in 1943, best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electrical supply system — citation, Wikipedia.” “So — did he invent electric cars, or something? Never mind. Just proceed to that stop sign up ahead, and turn right.” Car navigates into traffic lane, but without activating the turn signal (they can’t do that, apparently). Tester silently makes several marks on the form on his clipboard. Car stops at sign, waits several seconds, then turns right — again without signaling. More marks. “Proceed to the traffic light ahead.” Car moves forward, directly into an enormous pothole. Clipboard almost flies out of tester’s hands. “Jeez — what was that?” “My sensors do not pick up potholes.” “Well, they ought to. Keep on going,” says the tester, in a tone of resignation. Car begins to veer to the left, into oncoming traffic. Tester grabs the wheel and yells, “Just go

straight!” “There are no painted lane markings here, and the dribble of tar down the middle of the opposite lane fooled my sensors. Correcting now.” Tester mops his face with handkerchief. Car drives straight through the traffic light, which is red. “Tesla, didn’t you see that light? It was red!” “We are not programmed to look for traffic lights.” “Then what good are you? This test is over. Head back to the starting point. Slowly!” “Don’t you want to see me parallel park? I am wonderful at that.” “There’s no point — you failed already when you forgot to check your mirrors or use the turn signal. Now, who do I hand this failed test paper to?” “My mirrors are perfectly adjusted. You will be hearing from my lawyer, DARROWLLP123.” No matter who — or what — you are, it’s a bad idea to argue back to the test official. In our house, we have a name for it: Auto-fail.

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TV dinners are as American as apple pie

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uly 18, 2016 will mark the 11th anniversary of the passing of “TV” dinner inventor Mr. Gerry Thomas. His employer Swanson & Company overestimated the demand for Thanksgiving turkey in 1953. They were stuck with 260 tons of frozen turkeys. The birds were stored for many weeks in 10 refrigerated train cars which traveled back and forth on a train between Nebraska and the East Coast. The train had to be moving so

the compressors which supported the refrigerators preserving the turkeys could keep working. In the early 1950s, Gerry Thomas observed how airlines provided passengers with meals in aluminum serving trays. He modified this by adding separate sections for the main course, vegetable and potato. This resulted in the first Swanson TV Dinner. For only 89 cents, over 25 million were sold in 1954, which was the first year of production.

Many were consumed by customers watching television, which was also still a relatively new invention in the 1950s. Mr. Thomas was the marketing genius for Swanson & Company who came up with the name “TV” dinner. Growing up in the 1960s as a teenager, my dad was a teacher during the day and a high school librarian several nights per week. On those evenings, I would have to prepare dinner for and my younger sister.

Gun carnage rises, but NRA remains unchanged Continued from Page 16 Once upon a time, the question was raised as to how many needless deaths must occur until America regains its gun sanity? Since that time we have seen the slaughter of both young and

old, rich or poor, by mindless killers and nothing happens in the Congress. The killings in Paris and Bangladesh have become some far off news story, even though many of the killers have the

United States as their next target. If ever there was an American tragedy it is the weakness of some of the people we elect and the power of the NRA to stop our country from protecting its own.

When we tired of the local options such as McDonalds, Westons, pizza or Chinese take-out — TV dinners were a quick solution. Selections were provided by either Swanson’s, Banquet or Morton’s. They were the big three competitors during that era. The standard choices were either chicken, turkey, roast beef or meatloaf, referred to as mystery meat. Cooking time was 30 minutes in the oven as microwaves hadn’t yet been invented. A real treat in those days were the TV diners which provided a fourth compartment, containing a brownie for dessert. Sometimes two TV dinners were required to satisfy your appetite as the portions were never that big. Recycling was unheard of in those days as millions of aluminum TV dinner plates went straight into the garbage can. I can only imagine today how much space was taken up at the local community landfill site over the decades. The selection of TV dinners

at your local supermarket today is much different from those of past generations. Besides Swanson’s, Banquet and Morton’s, there are many more competitors such as Healthy Choice, Lean Cuisine, Stouffers, Boston Market, Marie Callendar and others. Their various product lines offer far more variety and selections. Far healthier choices are available for today’s generation on the go. Even during college and post college bachelor days, TV dinners always found some space in the freezer compartment of my refrigerator. Lucky for me, my wife Wendy is a great cook and I’ve learned some skills in the kitchen myself since then. Perhaps the United States Post Office should consider issuing a stamp for Gerry Thomas and the TV dinner, still American as apple pie 63 years later. Larry Penner Great Neck

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police protest in Dallas, Texas, ended with the murder of five Dallas police officers and the wounding of seven others. Many cities across the country where there were protests over the deaths of two black men in Louisiana and Minnesota by police officers. In my view two wrongs don’t make a right. The young man who did the

killing was apparently consumed by bigotry and hate and let his gun do the talking about what he perceived was justice against innocent police officers who were only trying to keep the peace. In my opinion hate is not the answer and does not address the injustices many people of color feel. As Americans we all need to come together and discuss how we can get along better and ways

to prevent further deaths of police officers and civilians. The vast majority of our men and women in blue are doing their job protecting our lives and property and they are what keeps our country safe. The few police officers who don’t feel that way need to adjust their thinking or else leave the job to those that care about the communities they serve with dedication.

Now let me offer my heartfelt prayers go out to the families, friends and fellow officers who are grieving now for these brave police officers who have lost their lives. May they rest in peace knowing that they did their job trying to protect and serve. Remember also the words of Martin Luther King Jr. in his I have a dream speech which in part says, “We will be able to

speed up the day when all God’s children, black men and white men, Jew and Gentile, Protestant and Catholic, will be able to join hands and sing in the old Negro spiritual: Free at last ! Free at Last ! Thank God almighty, we are free at last ! I pray that that day may come soon.” Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

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large groups of families and friends, or solo relaxers, picnicking, sunbathing, snoozing, swimming, soccer or other sport playing, reading, listening to muted ball game or music favorites. Stroll or simply sit back and observe Americans all enjoying a peaceful, fun-filled afternoon with

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am again bringing up the subject of the third rail knowing that those not in favor of it will have to continue to defend their viewpoint. One evening during rush hour time I turned on one of my clock radios which is always tuned to NY WINS 1010 AM Radio to check the weather. I was one minute early and heard the traffic and transit report. Nothing was moving at Penn Station due to signal problems. Often it should be called traffic and trains sit. This is a known issue about which nothing gets done. It either needs maintenance, an upgrade or be completely replaced being obsolete. For comparison I have for a few years had my Senior Citizen New York City Metrocard, which after X number of rides a charge appears on one of my credit cards. It has never failed to work swiping it in any subway turnstile. A few times for whatever reason I have taken the No. 24 NICE bus from Mineola Boulevard to 179 St. in Jamaica. I get my free transfer. The opposite when I return. I imagine the NYC Transit System with all the connecting busses. One wonders how many card transac-

tions occur per second during rush hour. My experience is that it has never failed. Monitoring the LIRR trains is just a handful of what I have just described. Of course, like the subway, if the light is red, a train does not move. This signal problem has to be resolved first including any problems of switching from one track to another. Not so long ago was published my having logged the times trains passed over the Roslyn Road underpass in Mineola. Going west in the morning and east in the rush hours a train passed an average of every three to five minutes or so. In the opposite direction, one around every 15 minutes or so. The LIRR is said to be the busiest in the nation. I have no idea how many thousands of commuters every rush hour. Where do the trains every three to five minutes come from and go to? Hicksville and Jamaica. The above numbers do not include the Oyster Bay Line. At Hicksville, one line goes north and east ending in Port Jefferson. Another goes southeast and divides at Bethpage: one goes east to Ronkonkoma, Riverhead, almost to the end of the North Fork and (I assume) over a bridge to Shelter

Island. The other goes to the south shore and east through The Hamptons and on through the South Fork to Montauk. These lines on the forks are not practical for commuting due to the distance but do provide a means of travel all the way to Penn Station. There is the mention of reverse commute by those for the third rail but it is a dubious unexplained statement. Clearly, the trains I mentioned that go every 15 minutes or so is the reverse commute. It has nothing to do with a third rail. Double Decker Trains like those on The Oyster Bay Line could perhaps carry 75 percent more passengers. This could greatly reduce the need for so many trains especially at Penn Station. Considering the scope of the situation, a train moving non-stop from Floral Park to Hicksville would accomplish virtually nothing. It would also assume that none of those on the train would want to go to the bypassed stations. It could be very confusing. I have here the article by Larry Penner “Third Track needed to make Ronkonkoma upgrade work” in this papers June 17, 2016 edition. I was in Suffolk County and saw for the

first time the grandiose Ronkonkoma station. An electrified train arrived from the west then parked on a side storage track. At least for whatever distance, going west is double electrified tracks. Going east is a single non electrified track. Mr. Penner mentions the lack of double tracking between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma. He then says with completion of double tracking “Ronkonkoma. Branch riders will enjoy off-peak 30-minute service.” It is unclear what he means. Does he mean to Penn Station? It is virtually a give or take 55 miles to Penn Station. That would require an unbroken speed of 110 mph. Trains entering Mineola from the east come from three places: Port Jefferson, North Fork (Ronkonkoma) and South Fork lines. During the day and at night these trains would be virtually empty maybe all switch to one train at Hicksville. I have more to say that is pertinent to this entire subject but will leave it until next week Charles Samek Mineola

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n case anyone was wondering, the Manorhaven Action Committee is alive and well, continuing to keep a watchful eye on the Village of Manorhaven. Now that both the Nassau County Planning Commission and the state Department of State have signed off on it, the clock is ticking on the village’s six-month waterfront building moratorium. MAC will be focusing on the creation of a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program to update a responsible, comprehensive master zoning plan for the future. Vowing to “follow the money and protect the waterfront”, the MAC Steering Committee has announced that their next meeting will take place Wednesday, Aug. 17 to gain resident suggestions on the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, as well as other ongoing village issues including: overcrowding, progress on Morgan’s Dock and emergency planning for future hurricanes, when storm surges may flood the causeway at Manhasset Boulevard. Meanwhile, to demonstrate their appreciation for the hard work by the roster of candidates endorsed by MAC in the recent village election, the MAC Steering Committee hosted a gala dinner party and strategy session. They thanked Gary Pagano, Barbara Ruemenapp and Ken Kraft in a private dockside party room at Marco’s Waterside Grill at the Brewer Capri Marina on Orchard Beach Boulevard, on Thursday, July 7, the day after newly elected Trustee Ken Kraft was sworn in at Village Hall. Joined by more than two dozen supporters,

friends and family, the MAC Steering Committee acknowledged all their campaign workers who had gathered signatures, handed out literature and sat as poll watchers on Election Day. Under the supervision of restaurant owner Marco Minuto of Garden City and party planner Denise Cross of Carle Place, the guests feasted on a delicious buffet of salads, pastas, grilled chicken, roasted sausages, fruit and cookies. They toasted old friends and shared funny anecdotes, all while watching the sun set on the beautiful harbor, which makes this waterfront community so special. Over the past 10 months, MAC residents have submitted more than a dozen quality of life suggestions for adoption by the village government, including detailed proposals for code enforcement, rental inspections, snow removal, parking, traffic and infrastructure improvements — while repeatedly calling for enhanced public safety patrols at the dog park nature preserve to protect the residents from vandalism, garbage and the depredations of drinking, drugs and derelicts who hang out there. The greatest proof that MAC is an ongoing force in the village are the passage of the waterfront building moratorium and the election of Ken Kraft as village trustee. Caroline S. DuBois Acting Secretary, Manorhaven Action Committee Port Washington

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Martins backs ‘no fly, no buy’ legislation B y N oah M anskar Republican congressional candidate Jack Martins said Tuesday he supports banning gun sales to people on the federal nofly list, a measure many House Democrats support. In a news release, the Old Westbury state senator said Congress should “work across the aisle” to pass a bill to prevent suspected terrorists from buying guns before its two-week recess begins at the end of the week. “There are several different bills aimed at keeping suspected terrorists on the no-fly list from buying guns. Any of them is better than the status quo,” Martins said. “Congress needs to work together, come to an agreement and pass legislation to strengthen our national security.” Republican leaders in the House of Representatives this week postponed votes on gun control measures until August, The Hill reported Monday. Banning gun sales to people on the no-fly list was one of three proposals that spurred Democrats — including Rep. Steve Israel of Huntington, whom Martins is running to replace — to stage a sit-in on the House floor last month. The protest came after Omar Mateen killed 49 people at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The FBI had investigated Mateen’s possible links to terrorist groups but ultimately found none. Critics of the anti-terror gun-control measure, including the National Rifle Association, say it would take away the due process rights of people wrongly placed on the no-fly list.

Jack Martins Martins will likely face Democrat Tom Suozzi, a former Nassau County executive, in the race for the North Shore congressional district stretching from northeast Queens to northwest Suffolk County. Philip Pidot of Glen Cove is trying to force a Republican primary in court. In a statement Wednesday, Suozzi’s campaign manager, Mike Florio, said Suozzi has a record of standing up to “powerful interests.” “The people of Long Island and Queens need more than another Republican congressman who’ll say one thing during a campaign only to bow to the NRA and Republican Party extremists later,” Florio said.

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Local folk bands prepare to take stage for annual Chapin tribute concert Marcus, who added that he is inspired by harmony trio, draws inspiration from acous- Nash work also inspired Marcus, who said the musician’s contributions in social activ- tic rock bands, in addition to Chapin’s work. he learns “how to meld the sounds and lyri“We came together naturally -- it started cal and musical traditions of folk, [but] with onday, July 16, marks the 35th ism, in specific, through the Harry Chapin the energy of rock n’ roll.” anniversary of the death Gathering Time’s fourth alof songwriter Harry bum, Keepsake, ranked No. 1 Chapin, and many of on the Folk DJ chart in March, Long Island’s popular folk-rock Marcus said. musicians will gather to perform He added that other local an the annual “Just Wild About acts such as Folk Goddesses, PaHarry” tribute concert for the tricia Shih, Frank Walk & Robin late philanthropist. Eve, Media Crime Jerry DeMeo, Chapin reportedly suffered Sid Cherry & Helene Schreier a heart attack or similar healthPandal, Kenny Forgione, along related issue while driving to with many others are set to take perform a concert at Eisenhower over the stage. Park on July 16, 1981. The acts, he said, are vetted According to published reby him, and all participants must ports, his car, a blue 1975 Volkbe local residents. swagen Rabbit, slowed to around “[They] have to be comfort15 miles per hour near exit 40 able on stage to play in front of a in Jericho before being struck by crowd without being intimidated,” tractor-trailer and bursting into Marcus said. flames. The concert will take place on For close to two decades, the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater friends, fellow musicians and fans Stage at Eisenhower Park in East have gathered once a year to reMeadow at 7:30 p.m. and attendees member the folk icon in song. are urged to bring non-perishable Chapin Billboard chart-toppers food items, along with blankets and including “Cat’s in the Cradle,” lawn chairs to the enjoy hours of “Flowers are Red,” and “Taxi,” will nostalgic beats. be performed by a diverse roster “It’s amazing to play on such of performers, all selected by event a big stage in front of thousands host and singer-songwriter, Stuart people who are so glad to be Marcus, whose band, Gathering Concert organizer Stuart Marcus (left) will also be performing with his band Gathering Time at of there,” Marcus added. “I get a Time, will perform one of Chapin’s great feeling setting up a concert most popular hits “Taxi,” which this year’s “Just Wild About Harry” concert, honoring folk legend Harry Chapin (right). where so many musicians I respect had debuted on the Johnny Carson so much get to play.” Foundation headquartered in Huntington, out with Hillary and me sitting in just for show back in 1972. All canned food items and non-perishfun at the steady gigs of our former member, “I get chills each year to think that we’re supervised by Chapin’s widow. able food donations will benefit Long IsStuart said that growing up in the 1960s, Glen,” Marcus said. in essence giving the concert that Harry Simon & Garkunkel, Crosby, Stills & land Cares, the Harry Chapin Food Bank. meant to give on the night he died,” said his own band, Gathering Time, a folk-rock

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Furman Film Series : “The Tenth Man”

Wednesday, July 20, 8 p.m. Argentinian actor Alan Sabbagh plays Ariel, a young man attempting to reconnect with his father, a “macher,” or community influencer, who remained absent from Ariel’s upbringing while fulfilling the Jewish quorum of having 10 men present at all funerals. The film, an Official Selection of the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, derives its name from this theological conundrum, taking place in the bustling Jewish community of El Once, Buenos Aires. Where: Gold Coast Arts Center, 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck Info: (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org

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Thursday, July 21, 7 p.m.

Former No Doubt vocalist Gwen Stefani collaborates with fellow Grammy-winner Eve, for the “Blow Ya Mind” singer’s 27stop summer tour. The pair, who collaborated on “Rich Girl,” are reuniting after 15 years to promote the alternative rock artist’s latest solo album, “This is what the truth feels like.” Where: Nikon at Jones Beach Theater Info: 516-221-1000 www.jonesbeach.com

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North Shore Pops Orchestra Tuesday, July 19, 7:00 p.m.

Award-winning director Daniel Burman returns with The Tenth Man, a well-observed comedy that wrestles with notions of identity, home and the intricacies of the father son relationship. After years away, Ariel returns to Buenos Aires seeking to reconnect with his father Usher, who has founded a charity foundation in Once, the city’s bustling Jewish district. In the process of trying to meet his father and getting entangled in his charitable commitments, Ariel also reconnects with his own Jewish roots.

Visit goldcoastfilmfestival.org/furman or call 516-829-2570 for tickets. Tickets $15/$10 for students when purchased in advance, $20 at the door.

The North Shore Pops Concert Band performs Broadway’s most popular hits along with classical favorites by legendary Brooklyn composer, George Gershwin, whose compositions transcended popular and classical genres. All generations can tap their feet to Sousa marches and American patriotic selections. Rain date, July 21. Where: Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I. U. Willets Road, Albertson Info: (516) 484-2208 • http://clarkbotanic.org/ (516) 574-3059 • http://northshorepops.org/

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Harry Chapin Tribute, “Just Wild About Harry”

Monday, July 18, 8 p.m. The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park will showcase a line up of local folk and rock artists, including a performance from concert organizer and host, Stuart Marcus, and his band, Gathering Time, in addition to performances by Folk Goddesses, Patricia Shih, Frank Walker & Robin Eve, Media Crime, Jerry DeMeo,Sid Cherry & Helene Schreier Pandal, Debra Lynne & Melanie Fink, Friends on the Journey. Christine Solimeno, Josh Joffen, Grand Folk Railroad, Marci Geller, Karen Bella & Kirsten Maxwell, Robin Greenstein, Miles to Dayton Trio, and Debra Lynne & Melanie Fink are also scheduled to perform. Where: Lakeside Theatre, Stewart Avenue and Merrick Avenue, East Meadow Info: 516-221-1000 • www.thetheatreatwestbury.com

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11th Annual Long Island Comedy Festival

Saturday, July 16, 8 p.m. The 11th Annual Long Island Comedy Festival returns to The Madison Theatre featuring an all-new line up of comedians, including Paul Anthony, Bryan McKenna, John Larocchia, Bob DiBuono, Carie Karavas, and Keith Anthony. These are the BEST live stand-up comedy showcases on the east coast! Enjoy stand-up comedy as it was meant to be! Where: 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre Info: (516) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny.org

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Eric Stonestreet Sunday, July 17, 8 p.m.

Two-time Emmy-award winner Eric Stonestreet presents an evening of stand-up comedy and Q&A, giving fans an interactive glimpse in to television’s behind-thescenes happenings. Stonestreet lent his voice for Pixar’s 2016 computer animated comedy, The Secret Life of Pets. Where: Paramount Theater 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info: (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com

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A family-friendly musical adapted from the Pinkalicious children’s book series, now celebrating it’s tenth year, spotlights a young girl who wakes up one morning with pink hair, skin, and pink clothes -- a result of eating too many pink cupcakes. The plagued Pinkalicious Pinkerton must rid herself of “pinkititis,” through learning healthy living and family values. Where: NYCD Theater, at 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info: 516-221-1000 • www.thetheatreatwestbury.com

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Children of all ages are invited to come and observe live animals, live music and interactive songs, Native American storytelling with puppets, rainbow color parachute, and multicultural wooden instruments. The program will be taught by teachers Andrea Morale and Lauren McHugh. The program is $5 per person. Where: Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, 2225 Washington Avenue, Seaford Info: 516-712-4592 www.creativespiritmedia.com

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ong Island Ducks vs. Bridgeport Bluefish

July 19, 20 and 21, 6:35 p.m. Come support the home team and see QuakerJack cheer on the players. Great family fun. Special game note for July 21: Anti-Bullying Night with T-Shirts, presented by The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying (first 1,500 fans). Where: 3 Court House Drive, Central Islip Info: 631-940-3825 www.liducks.com

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urious George: The Golden Meatball

Saturday July 16, Sunday July 17, Saturday July 23, Sunday July 24, Sunday July 31, Saturday August 6, Sunday August 7, Saturday August 13, Sunday August 14, Sunday August 21, Saturday August 27, Sunday August 28. All performances are at 11:00 a.m. All You-Can-Eat Meatball Day came just once a year. Curious George had been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, Curious George helped his friend Chef Pisghetti cook some delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away. Something pretty big. And that something was Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs-O-Matic machine. In despair, Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help his friend, Curious George goes on a mission to enter the Chef’s meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest in Rome. All tickets $15. Where: Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts 2 East Main Street, Smithtown Info: 631-724-3700 www.smithtownpac.org

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olar System Odyssey Tuesdays through Sundays, 1:00 p.m.

Take a futuristic journey through the Solar System. With Earth’s resources being rapidly depleted, a tycoon sends hero Jack Larson on a mission to discover a new home to colonize. Ages: 10 and older Check website for other amazing shows that everyone can enjoy. Where: Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport Info: (631) 854-5579 www.vandberiltmuseum.org

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Eileen and Ronnie, the owners of Bobb Howard’s Auto Repair Shop and General Store, are a couple of baby boomers who grew up on Long Island playing hopscotch and hide-andseek, stickball and stoopball, flipping baseball cards and jacks, and playing hit the penny and spin the bottle... This family owned and operated auto repair business was opened 70 years ago on Columbus Day, 1946, by Eileen’s parents. Today, as in 1946, old-time values continue to be followed they perform oil changes to motor changes, and everything in-between, and each automobile gets vacuumed, has its windows washed, and you get a “sweet treat” from their General Store too! AND, they don’t charge to put air in your tires!!!... They opened the General Store about 23 years ago, when Eileen, noticing the frenetic pace of today’s computerized world, decided it was time to go back to a simpler time, to have people remember what it felt like to be a “kid in a candy store” again, and go back to a time when games didn’t require batteries - a place where kids of all ages could come and browse and giggle with nostalgic memories. The store now has over 1000 retro candies and toys and ships

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aintaining a clean and orderly home can sometimes be overwhelming. Homeowners juggling the responsibilities of work and family may find they have little energy for everyday household chores. But homeowners can employ some simple strategies to keep their homes clean and orderly without taking up too much of their time. • Enlist a buddy. Work goes much more quickly if you have someone to help you. Make a list of all the jobs that need to be done and then split them among your cleaning helpers. Kids can get involved by taking care of the simpler tasks, such as dusting or wiping down counters. • Clean from top to bottom. Dust and dirt will settle at the lowest possible points, so do not create extra work for yourself by cleaning floors and other surfaces and then dusting off shelves or cleaning cobwebs from the ceiling. Always work your way downward when cleaning your home.

• Keep stray item baskets in main rooms. Items from other rooms will inadvertently gravitate to places where your family spends most of its time. Cleaning takes a lot longer if you’re constantly interrupting your tasks to put things where they belong. Instead, toss them into a catch-all basket and make your rounds to other rooms at the end of the cleaning session.

Try a chore each day. Some cleaning enthusiasts advocate performing a different chore each day. Breaking cleaning down into more manageable chunks can make the task of cleaning a home a lot less daunting. • Keep cleaning items in the bathroom. Bathrooms get daily use, and they need a lot of attention. Store a set of cleaning tools and cleansers in the bathroom so they will always be at the ready. Consider keeping a spray bottle of a bleach-and-water solution or mildew cleaner near the shower so you can simply spray down the walls right after showering.

As handy as dishwashers can be, sometimes they seem to lose their cleaning power. While inadequate cleaning may indicate the time has come to replace the dishwasher, many times all the appliance needs is a little maintenance and TLC. Begin by investigating the interior of the dishwasher. Check for any visible food particles or debris, cleaning out any food traps at the bottom of the dishwasher. The matlike item at the bottom is called the coarse filter and is meant to catch big particles that could prevent your tub from draining. Don’t forget to clean the rubber seals around

the perimeter of the dishwasher where the door meets up with the tub of the dishwasher, as this is a prime location for debris to gather. Running an empty dishwasher with a clarifying rinse can help wash away any residue and improve performance. Plus, this maintenance task can remove odors and refresh the dishwasher. Put two cups of white vinegar in the bottom of the dishwasher so that it will distribute through the appliance during the cleaning cycles. White vinegar will naturally break down old dishwasher soap and scale buildup inside of the unit. Consider a short rinse afterward with some baking soda to remove odors and scour the interior of the appliance as well. Baking soda and vinegar are popular cleaning substances and are safe to use

For more intense cleaning, create a bath of vinegar and water in your sink basin. Remove parts from the dishwasher, such as shelving and the utensil holder, so that they can soak in the solution. Some dishwashers have removable spinning cleaning arms. Take these off, if possible, and let them soak to dislodge any residue that has clogged the water jets. Use a pipe cleaner or another flexible device to carefully remove any debris from the water holes. You may be amazed at what has built up in these small holes. You also may need to inspect the drain line, which is often made of plastic and connected to the trap under the kitchen sink. On occasion, this tube can get blocked and prevent the dishwasher from draining effectively. In addition to these cleaning techniques, using a rinse agent may help the dishwasher work better. According to Jet Dry, the maker of a popular rinse agent, rinse agents help your dishwasher rinse away residue that causes spots and film on dishes and glasses. They are designed to lower the surface tension of the water, causing it to sheet off the dishes during the final rinse. This prevents the formation of droplets of water that can remain on the surface of the dishes and form spots and film.

• Multitask as much as possible. Multitasking works at the office, and such an approach also can pay dividends when cleaning your home. For example, unload the dishwasher while your lunch is heating up in the microwave. This saves you some time and makes use of the time you would otherwise be standing around. • Do laundry daily. Laundry can quickly sneak up on you, especially in a busy household. Instead of devoting an entire day to doing laundry, try to do one full load per day. This will make the pile of dirty clothes much more manageable and ensure that you and your family members always have some clean clothes available. Find a cleaning schedule that works and then stick with it, and soon you will discover that maintaining a clean and orderly home is not so difficult after all.

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through insect bites and/or contact with another infected animal, this disease inhibits proper pumping and functioning of the heart muscle, and may cause heart failure if not treated. • Check your pet daily for fleas and ticks. It is important to apply flea and tick prevention to your pet monthly or as indicated on the specific product label of the product that is used. Fleas and ticks can cause anemia, carry other harmful parasites, as well as carry other diseases such as Lyme Disease. Ask your veterinarian which prevention method is best for your pet given its environment. • If your pet likes to relax in the shade of a yard or deck, watch out for yellow jackets, bees, toads, and snakes. Bite or sting symptoms are usually swelling of the face or affected areas. Once stung or bitten, the pet’s skin may start to look wrinkly or bumpy. This is a first indicator and, if not treated by a veterinarian, could result in death due to toxins taking over. • Your pet can get sunburn. This is more likely in white dogs, hairless dogs, and dogs with light colored fur. If you have a pet that meets this criteria, it is recommended that you apply sunscreen to your pet before it is allowed to be outside for an extended period of time. • Keep your dog’s paws cool at all times. Limit the time you let your dog roam in the backyard and outdoors, especially on hot asphalt. Since the ground heats up quickly during the summertime, your dog’s body heat can rapidly rise, and sensitive paw pads can get burned. • Know the signs of heat stress. Check the animal for signs of heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid heartbeat, restlessness, excessive thirst, lethargy, fever, dizziness, lack of coordination, profuse salivation, vomiting, a deep red or purple tongue, and unconsciousness. If your pet is overheating 1. Move your pet into the shade or an airconditioned area. 2. Apply ice packs or cold towels to your pet’s head, neck and chest or immerse him/ her in cool water. 3. Let your pet drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes. 4. Take your pet directly to a veterinarian. For further information on Pet Safety visit animalleague.org.

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Giving a new life, finding a new home Rescue: Injured, alone and clinging to life, Olive finds safety at North Shore Animal League America North Shore Animal League America cares for thousands of helpless dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens each year. It’s not uncommon for some of these animals to arrive with medical conditions that need to be evaluated and treated before they have the opportunity to find responsible, loving homes. One of those animals was Olive, a beautiful, young Pit Bull mix, who arrived at our Port Washington campus in dire need of medical attention. Suffering from severe injuries as a result of being hit by a vehicle, Olive’s right hind leg was shattered beyond repair and her other hip, the only leg she had to bear weight on properly, was dislocated. This 1-year-old pup was ailing and looking to the veterinarians inside Animal League America’s Alex Lewyt Veterinary Medical Center to help her heal. Because of the extent of her injuries and her fragile mental state after being left for dead on the side of the road, it was obvious this little girl would need considerable time to recover regardless of the course of action taken by our medical staff. Nurture: From our medical center to our foster care program, Animal League America Cares for Ailing Pup Every Step of the Way on the Road to Recovery After careful deliberation, veterinarians at Animal League America decided it was in the best interest of Olive and her long-term health that her severely injured leg be surgically removed. According to Dr. Mark Verdino, vice president and chief of veterinary staff, it was deemed an amputation was the only viable option due to the severity of the fracture and inadequate healing. “The decision was made to amputate her leg after an external fixator was in place for nearly 12 weeks. The bone fragments were not fusing and the leg was becoming more painful and remained non-functional,” Verdino said. “She had nearly six weeks of physical therapy to improve mobility and ambulation on the other leg with the dislocated hip after it was repaired.” After her surgery, Olive recovered in the comfort of the medical center under the 24hour care of Verdino and his team. Slowly learning how to get around with-

out the use of the amputated limb, she grew more confident by the day. Once medically cleared, Olive was placed up for adoption, but barrier frustration and fearfulness didn’t allow for her sweet personality to shine through to potential adopters. Months went by and the gorgeous dog was left waiting for her perfect match. Rather than continue to make her wait, Olive was placed in the Foster Care Program and taken in by Melissa Gerber, an Animal League America veterinary technician. Adopt: From foster pet to family member, Olive finds a responsible, loving home Melissa and Bryan already had two dogs at home, but they didn’t hesitate when they found out that Olive needed a place to call home while she recovered. They introduced her to their 2-year-old Pit Bull mix Taliah and their 11-year-old Beagle Lucky. The three dogs quickly bonded, but Olive and Taliah developed a unique relationship, which Melissa said really helped Olive come out of her shell. “I worked in surgery and got pretty attached to her while she was here, so when I heard they were looking for a foster home for her, I volunteered,” Melissa said. “It was a long process trying to get her socialized and used to people, but actually Taliah really helped with that. She’s so outgoing and goofy that I think Olive recognized that and started to follow her lead. She’s made such progress.” Olive would stay with the Gerber’s for nine months, learning how to adjust to life in a loving home. House training, walking on a leash, meeting new people, were all behaviors that Melissa and Bryan worked on with the threelegged Mutt-i-gree. With their help, as well as with the guidance from her canine sibling Taliah, Olive was able to valiantly overcome her hardships and develop into a well-adjusted, playful dog. She also found her new pet parents! The Gerbers grew so attached to her that they decided to adopt her. “We couldn’t be happier to have her as part of the family. She’s come such a long way and it feels good to give her the family she deserves,” Melissa said. “We took her to the beach yesterday for the first time and she loved it. She was running around with Taliah and just loving life.” Submitted by North Shore Animal League America. Animalleague.org

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he National Sleep Foundation notes that adults between the ages of 26 and 64 need an average of seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Such a sleep schedule may be ideal, but many adults juggling work and family find it difficult to get seven hours of sleep per night, much less eight or nine.

encourages people to sit with their feet on the floor with both eyes closed in a relaxing setting that is free of external distractions. • Walk away from your desk and couch. It’s well documented that spending too much time sitting at a desk can have a negative impact on your health. In addition to elevating a person’s risk of heart disease and diabetes, sitting at a desk all day long has been linked to repetitive stress injuries, obesity and back pain, each of which can contribute to stressful living conditions that make it difficult to relax. Men and women should spend at least five minutes each hour walking, whether they are getting up from their desk at work or getting off the couch at home. Doing so takes little time, but it can help to relieve stress at work and at home and improve your overall health. • Practice yoga. Yoga is another activity that can help men and women relax. Yoga involves a series of poses that helps stretch the muscles and aid their recovery from everyday aches and pains, including those that often result from stressful experiences or days at the office.

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While there may not be any way for adults to get more sack time at night, there are ways for men and women to get a better night’s rest so they can approach each day with as much energy as possible. • Stick to a schedule. Keeping a sporadic sleeping schedule can make it difficult to get the kind of restorative sleep that can help you maintain adequate energy levels throughout the day. To ensure you get a better night’s sleep, go to sleep at the same time each night and wake up at the same time each day. Try to stay true to your sleep schedule on weekends, resisting the temptation to sleep in later or stay up late on Friday and Saturday nights.

• Nap effectively. Men and women who have the time to sneak in a nap may find that napping is a more effective way to make up for inadequate sleep than sleeping in late in the morning. Effective napping allows men and women to recharge without affecting their ability to fall asleep at night. Napping in the early afternoon and keeping nap time to between 20 and 30 minutes can provide the energy boost you need and help you make it through the after-dinner hours without feeling drowsy. Such drowsiness can lead to post-dinner periods of dozing that can make it difficult to fall asleep come bedtime.

• Adopt a nighttime ritual. The NSF notes that a relaxing nighttime ritual that is noticeably different from the hustle and bustle of the rest of your day can help your body adjust for sleep, increasing the chance that you will get a more restful night’s sleep. Relaxing ways to unwind before climbing into to bed to fall asleep including reading a book, listening to calming music or taking a warm bath. Once you find something that works, stick with it. • Find time to exercise. Studies have shown that men and women who exercise regularly benefit from more restful nights’ sleep. Finding the right time to exercise is essential, as many people find that exercising right before bed elevates their heart and stimulates their body in ways that make it difficult to fall asleep. Exercising in the early morning can provide more energy throughout the day, and come bedtime your body might be more ready to fall asleep. However, if you find yourself exercising at the expense of your sleep, try to find another time to get your workout in. • Ensure your bedroom is sleepfriendly. The NSF recommends maintaining a relatively cool temperature between 60 and 67 F in your bedroom for sleeping. In addition, eliminate any potential distractions, such as light and noise, that can negatively affect your ability to fall asleep. Humidifiers, eye shades or even machines that generate white noise can effectively counter any distractions that you cannot get rid of on your own.

A good night’s sleep is essential to human health. Men and women struggling to get adequate, beneficial sleep can employ a host of strategies to improve their quality of life.

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How To Protect Your Car Paint From Fading & Chipping Protecting your vehicle's paint job is an important part of maintaining its appearance and value. Every vehicle has a clear, top coat that gives it a glossy appearance and protects the underlying color. Damage to this top coat can quickly cause the paint to peel and spread to the colored paint layers underneath. Taking proper care of your vehicle's paint job can prevent scratches and rust while giving the vehicle a beautiful appearance. * Wash your vehicle every two weeks. Regularly washing your vehicle with standard car soap and soft sponges removes harsh substances which cause damage to the paint. Use a regular water hose with a medium flow to avoid applying too much pressure to the vehicle's paint. * Rinse the vehicle's undercarriage and tires weekly. Debris are prone to these areas which can cause unseen scratches and rust damage to the vehicle. This damage can quickly spread

to the more visible areas and result in a costly repair job. * Dry the car with towels immediately following each car wash. Allowing the car to air-dry softens the paint and causes rust and water spots. * Wax your vehicle once a month. Purchase a wax specific for your vehicle's color finish and use a soft cloth to apply. Follow the product's instructions for properly applying the wax to your vehicle. Use a buffing cloth to gently rub the wax into the vehicle's surface until it

is no longer visible. * Protect your vehicle from weather damage by parking it in a covered area. The sun can fade your paint and promote peeling while other weather, such as rain, sleet or snow, can scratch the paint. If there is not a covered area available, parking your vehicle in the shade will reduce the sun's effects. * Repair any small scratches to your vehicle with a matching touch-up paint. Follow the paint's instruction for correct application.

This is easily accomplished but may need to be repeated often. For large scratches or rust spots, consult a professional auto body mechanic or detailer to repair the damage. * Purchase a sealant to protect your vehicle's paint. A professional can apply the sealant which protects your car from rust damage. According to G&R Body Shop, a five-year warranty normally accompanies this protective sealant.

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have no idea where to begin when attempting to establish flow from room to room in their homes. Decorators can help homeowners tailor the interiors of their homes to the homes produce the desired vibe. Hiring a designer can help a person avoid making potentially costly design errors. An aesthetically appealing house also can increase the home’s value, setting a property above others in terms of appeal. Even though the designer will charge a fee, the investment may be well worth the expense when the room is done right the first time.

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hough it may seem like interior decorators are a luxury reserved exclusively for the rich and famous, interior decorators work with people of all budgets. Homeowners sometimes wrestle with the practicality of hiring a decorator, wondering why they should spend the money when they can do the work themselves. But just like homeowners may hire professional electricians or landscapers, hiring a professional interior decorator can ensure the job is done right, within budget and completed within a reasonable amount of time.

Those who have already invested quite a bit of money into their homes but want to add some finishing touches would be wise to hire interior decorators or designers. Homeowners often

Interior decorators have numerous resources at their disposal. Fine tuned to the world of design, they understand which trends will come and go and also which design ideas have staying power. In addition, decorators will be in touch with vendors in the industry, connecting homeowners with the best of the best in terms of providing furniture, housewares, photography, and additional special touches that help make a house a home. In addition to expertise and resources, interior decorators have eyes that will be trained on things homeowners may not have noticed or even realized can be done. A designer may envision removing a room to create more space or knocking a wall down to let more natural light into a room. Designers and decorators are trained to think differently and spatially to achieve concepts homeowners may never have envisioned for themselves. They can help tell stories through design and improve spaces immeasurably.

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• Make use of vertical space. Homes where space is at a premium may have limited storage areas. An often-overlooked storage option is vertical space. Space above doors, shelving, and areas above cabinetry are ideal places to store items. Use hooks on walls to keep belongings off the floor.

• Choose light-colored paint. Choose lighter hues for your home furnishings and wall colors. You do not have to limit this to white (unless landlords require white walls). Pale colors will help reflect light and can make the room seem larger than it really is. Using a dark color on the flooring can make other lighter shades really pop in contrast. • Conceal the clutter. If you cannot keep personal belongings to the utmost

minimum in a home, experiment with clever ways to keep items out of sight. Furniture that serves dual purposes can help with this task. Storage ottomans will conceal small toys or linens and also provide seating options in a room when guests come over. A dresser can be used as a dining room buffet piece, and the numerous drawers can hold knickknacks or silverware. Furniture with built-in, hidden storage is well worth the investment when living spaces are limited. • Create dual-purpose rooms. Lack of space means getting creative with the space you do have. A nook in your bedroom can be devoted to a miniature home office. Perhaps you can establish a crafting center in a portion of your laundry room. Garages have long served as catch-all spaces in homes. Apart from storage, they can be subdivided for home gyms or even a place to gather and watch a ballgame. • Hang mirrors to “expand” rooms. Mirrors can trick the eye into believing there is more space in a room. Mirrors melt away room borders and can accelerate the flow of light. Hanging them throughout your home can make spaces seem larger. • Think about built-in furniture. Traditional furniture may not be practical for small spaces and can waste a lot of room. Custom-built furniture is often the way to go to maximize the area you do have. Employ a little do-ityourself initiative as well, customizing items for the perfect fit. • Work with a designer. If you’re having difficulty making a small space work for you, consult with an interior designer or a contractor for some ideas.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org Wednesday, July 20, 8 p.m. Furman Film Series: “The Tenth Man” Thursday, July 21, 8 p.m. The 50+ Comedy Tour presented by GCAC and Long Island Comedy Wednesday, Aug. 3, 8 p.m. Furman Film Series: “Little Men” STEPHEN C. WIDOM CULTURAL ARTS AT EMANUEL 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck (516) 482-5701 • www.scwculturalarts. org/emanuel-series/ Sunday, July 24, 3 p.m. Summer Music Fest with Thomas Stallone and Jenny Lynn Stewart LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org July 27, 2 p.m. Afternoon T.E.A. – Pat Darienzo’s Magic & Comedy Show August 10, 2 p.m. Afternoon T.E.A. Cary Grant mini-series – film: His Girl Friday August 10 – September 4 My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy! Wednesdays 7 p.m.; Thursdays: 2 and 7 p.m. Fridays 8 p.m.; Saturdays 2 and 8 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m. August 31, 2 p.m. Afternoon T.E.A. Cary Grant mini-series -- film: To Catch a Thief NIKON AT JONES BEACH THEATRE 1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh 516-221-1000 • www.jonesbeach.com Sunday, July 17, 7 p.m. Florida Georgia Line Thursday, July 21, 7 p.m. Gwen Stefani Friday, July 22, 7 p.m. Josh Groban Saturday, July 23, 4 p.m. Laid Back Festival feat. Gregg Allman, Jason Isbell, America, and Marshall Tucker Band Sunday, July 24, 7 p.m. Darius Rucker Thursday, July 28, 7 p.m. Heart with Joan Jett and Cheap Trick Saturday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. Disturbed and Breaking Benjamin Sunday, July 31, 6:45 p.m. Counting Crows and Rob Thomas Thursday, August 4, 7:30 p.m. Brad Paisley, Tyler Farr, Maddie and Tae Tuesday, August 9, 7 p.m. Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa Friday, August 12, 7 p.m. Goo Goo Dolls Saturday, August 13, 7 p.m. Blink 182 with A Day To Remember and All Time Low Wednesday, August 17, 7:30 p.m. Black Sabbath Saturday, August 20, 3:59 p.m. through Sunday, August 21, 11:59 p.m.

2016 Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival Thursday, August 25, 8 p.m. Jimmy Buffet Thursday, September 1, 7 p.m. Rascal Flatts NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Friday, July 15, 8 p.m. Justin Moore Saturday, July 16, 8 p.m. Blackstreet, Jagged Edge & Shai Tuesday, July 19, 11 a.m. Pinkalicious Friday, July 22, 8 p.m. Video Games Live Saturday, July 23, 8 p.m. Stephanie Mills w/ Special Guest Will Downing Tuesday, July 26, 11 a.m. Beauty and the Beast Friday, July 29, 8 p.m. Dion Tuesday, August 2, 11 a.m. Alice in Wonderland Friday, August 5, 8 p.m. Legends of Rock: Jefferson Starship, Mark Farner, Rick Derringer, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels Saturday, August 6, 8 p.m. YES: The Album Series Tuesday, August 9, 11 a.m. Peter Pan Thursday, August 11, 8 p.m. MY2K Tour: 98 Degrees, O-Town, Dream, and Ryan Cabrera Saturday, August 13, 8 p.m. Neil Sedaka Monday, August 15, 8 p.m. Bonnie Raitt Tuesday, August 16, 6:30 p.m. The Wizard of Oz Friday August 19, 8 p.m. Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular with Shawn Klush, Cody Ray Slaughter, DJ Fontana, and The Sweet Inspirations Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m. Air Supply Friday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m. Charlie Daniels Band Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. Joe Bonamassa The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Friday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m. Hot Tuna (Electric) w/Leftover Salmon Friday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m. The Wailers Wednesday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. Henry Rollins NASSAU POPS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 869 Willow Road, Franklin Square 516-565-0646 • www.npso.org Friday, July 15, 8 p.m. Greis Park, Lynbrook Wednesday, July 20, 8:00 p.m. Village Green Park, Valley Stream

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Community Calendar Project Independence Support & Social Group The Town of North Hempstead’s Project Independence is reminding residents that they offer free support and social groups. Call 311 or (516) 8696311 for more information. Trivia Challenge Come see how much you know. Match wits with other great minds. You may win a prize! Last Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Havana Central Restaurant Roosevelt Field, Garden City. For more info, call (516) 676- 1976. July Events at the Irish American Society in Mineola

Saturday July 30, 8:30 p.m. $20. An evening of song and dance with Sean Wilson. Jive Competition, Cash bar open, complimentary tea coffee and scones. Every Saturday and Sunday we will be showing GAA games direct from Ireland on our big screen. Singles Association Of L.I. For information on events, please call (516) 825-0633 or (516) 333-2851 or email singlesassociationofli@yahoo.com. Your Widowed Social Group The group meets on the third Wednesday of the each month (except July and August) from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St.

Joseph’s R.C. Church on Franklin Ave. and Fifth Street, Garden City. There is a $5 fee for members and a $8 fee for non-members. For additional information, please call (516) 481-9280. Area Cyclists Unite There are several area cyclists & cycling groups that ride before or after work on Weekdays. Let’s Ride Together !! A bigger group is more fun and a better work out. I invite you to join the areas longest running Weekday cycling group. When: Weekdays before work or after work Where: parking lot across from Great Neck Diner, Corner of Bond Street and Grace Avenue. Description of ride : About 15 miles in

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Huntington arts fest ‘50s groups take center stage at Lakeside continues this weekend The Annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival week began Tuesday, July 12 and continues this weekend. Illstyle & Peace Productions, a multicultural dance company offering an eclectic mix of dance and performance disciplines including tap, ballet, house dancing, breaking, DJing and Beatboxing, performs Friday, July 15. Illstyle & Peace Productions is This Philadelphia based dance troupe has created a new style of hip hop that they use as a vehicle to inspire hope and bring about positive change in people’s lives. On Saturday, July 16, come experience fast paced and touching O Sole Trio performing a classical crossover ”Pavoratti to Pop!” A vibrant, New York based, musical ensemble featuring the lush voices of soprano Erin Shields, baritone Giuseppe Spoletini along with the versatile and virtuosic David Shenton on piano and violin. O Sole Trio takes you on a musical journey, revealing how Italian Americans influenced the American popular music scene throughout the decades. This program showcases a cornucopia of beloved Italian opera arias, Neapolitan songs as well as jazz and pop standards made popular by such singers as Louis Prima, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Connie Francis and

Andrea Bocelli. Swingtime Big Band will end week 4 on Sunday, July 17 with a 20-piece authentic swing band comprised of master interpreters of music from the Swing Era (mid-1930s through early 1950s), and offers an authentic music experience that you can’t find anywhere else! Performing original arrangements of Big Band Classics from the Great American Songbook, this ensemble brings to life both the style and the spirit of this music for 21st century audiences to experience in living color. All performances during the Summer Arts Festival are free and held on the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park, Huntington. All performances begin at 8:30 p.m. The festival runs through August 14. The Summer Arts Festival is produced by the Town of Huntington and presented by the Huntington Arts Council. Canon U.S.A. is a presenting sponsor. Additional support is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts and the County of Suffolk. For more information and to download a full calendar of the Festival performances go to www.huntingtonarts.org or call 631-271-8423.

The NY Revue concert featuring The Clusters and The Manhattan Skyline will take place at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre located in East Meadow, on Friday, July 15. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. Admission is free. The original Clusters were formed in 1957. The group consisted of Charlie Scardina, Tommy Mordente, Donnie Milo, Henry (Rico) Ferro and Joe Gugliotta. In April of 1958 The Clusters recorded “Darling Can’t You Tell” and “Pardon My Heart.” The record was released on the Tee Gee record label and became a New York hit. The record reached No. 10 on the Regional Billboard charts and No. 23 on the WMCA music charts. The group appeared on the Alan Freed big beat TV show and Ted Steeles show at the Paramount theater with Frankie Avalon, Bobby Darin, The Big Bopper, Clyde McPhatter and others. The Manhattan Skyline, an oldies, doo wop, group consist of former members of The Capris, Vito and The Salutations, The Tokens, The Chimes, The Chords. They are a New York-based group of seasoned professionals who are well

recognized for their vocal excellence. Performing at major venues and alongside top names in the business for many years, these dazzling performers inspire each other with the desire to have fun! The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is an outdoor theatre located near parking fields 6 and 6A in Eisenhower Park. Special accommodations are available for disabled patrons, including reserved parking, easily accessible restrooms, and a convenient reserved location on the hill. Assistive hearing devices are available for the hearing impaired. There is no formal seating at Lakeside Theatre, so concertgoers are urged to bring folding chairs. If weather conditions are doubtful, call (516) 5720355 after 6:00 p.m. for updated performance information. Eisenhower Park is centrally located in East Meadow, with entrances on Hempstead Turnpike at East Meadow Avenue and at the intersection of Stewart and Merrick Avenues. For further information, please call the Nassau County Parks Public Information Office at: (516) 572-0200 or visit the Nassau County Parks, Recreation and Museum website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/ parks.

Gold Coast film fest to kick off on Nov. 10 The Gold Coast International Film Festival returns this fall with the 6th anniversary of its star-studded festival. From Nov. 10-15, the festival will once again celebrate the films and filmmakers who capture our imaginations on the big screen. At GCIFF “Everyone Is Invited” to enjoy the very best in major and independent releases, filmmaker conversations, parties, awards, and glamour. This year’s festival events, many of them free, will include screenings of over 50 feature length and short films from multiple countries, dozens of Q&As with prominent filmmakers and celebrities, parties, family-friendly events and an Opening Night Gala benefiting the non-profit Gold Coast Arts Center. Thousands of area residents, visitors, members of the business and film communities, public officials, students and academics who come together at GCIFF to celebrate the art

and influence of cinema in the charming and historic towns and villages of Long Island’s Gold Coast. Highlights from the 2015 GCIFF included a special preview screening of Warner Brothers’ film, The 33, with a Q&A with director Patricia Riggen; a conversation with Oscarnominated documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, the U.S. premiere of “We Are Twisted F***ing Sister” followed by an unforgettable Q&A with director Andrew Horn and members of the band, among many other exciting events. Other past honorees and special guests of the Arts Center and Film Festival include film industry VIPs Francis Ford Coppola, Baz Luhrman, Hugh Grant, Brian Dennehy, Paul Sorvino, Ed Burns, Bruce Dern, Isabella Rossellini, Eli Wallach, Gabriel Byrne, Lou Diamond Phillips, Phylicia Rashad , Bill Plympton, Phil Donohue, Navid Negahban and Joan Allen as well as composer Morton Gould, visual artists James Rosen-

quist, Oleg Cassini, Edwina Sandys and Bob Gruen, Broadway stars and Tony winners/ nominees Kelli

O’Hara, Melissa Errico and Savion Glover and fourtime Oscar winner for production and costume design

Catherine Martin. The 2016 Festival will kick off on Nov. 10 with an Opening Night Benefit Gala, an evening full of glitz and glamour to raise money for the Gold Coast Arts Center. The arts center is a vibrant multi-arts institution founded in 1993 which produces year-round cultural classes, exhibits, concerts and programs that bring music, art, theatre, film, dance and educational experiences to students, teachers, seniors and general audiences from throughout the region. The complete 2016 GCIFF schedule will be released in Oct. 2016. Venues will include Soundview Cinemas in Port Washington, the Bow Tie Cinemas in Great Neck/Port Washington/ Manhasset/ Roslyn, the Gold Coast Arts Center in Great Neck and the campus of LIU Post. To continue to whet the appetite of film lovers on Long Island, GCIFF has an incredible lineup of films that will be shown in Great Neck throughout the sum-

mer months. Films include the Tribeca hit, “The Tenth Man: on July 20, and Ira Sachs’ latest gem, “Little Men” on Aug. 3, and more! For a full lineup of summer films, visit www. goldcoastfilmfestival.org. 2016 GCIFF Submission Information: Get your film into GCIFF! The Gold Coast International Film Festival is now accepting submissions of short and feature films for its 2016 festival in November through Film Freeway. Regular Submission Deadline: Friday, July 15. Late Submission Deadline: Monday, Aug. 15. Final Submission Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 1. Official submission requirements and guidelines can be found at www.goldcoastfilmfestival.org under SUBMISSIONS. If you are a filmmaker in grades K-12 submit your film to the Young Filmmakers Program! Guidelines can be found at: www.goldcoastfilmfestival.org/festival/young-filmmakers

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Art League announces Garden festival at winners of photo contest Planting Fields The Art League of Long Island’s juried exhibition “The Long Island Life” asked photographers to capture the essence of what living on Long Island meant to them. Exhibition juror Neill Scholl selected 60 photos out of 366 images submitted, and out of those 60 photos, six were selected for awards of excellence and honorable mentions.

Congratulations to the following local photographers: Awards of Excellence “July 4th, Southold” by Steven Silberstein “Happy 100 to Nathan’s Famous” by Joan Weiss “Super Moon I” by Chris Zec Honorable Mentions “Men at Work” by Alexa Forberg

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“Colorful Brooklyn” by Eileen Kotak “A Winter’s Tale – Centerport” by Alissa Rosenberg The exhibit will be on view in the Art League’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery July 2 through July 24. On Thursday, July 14 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in a lecture by Neill Scholl titled “Photography as DNA Art: Driven to Record,” the juror will discuss his work and the work of historical Long Island photographer Hal Fullerton and his efforts to restore Fullerton’s catalog of work. The lecture is free and open to the public. 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. - 9 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and on weekends 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information about the Art League visit www. artleagueli.org or call (631) 462-5400.

The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Planting Fields Foundation are pleased to announce a new summer garden festival is taking place at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay on Saturday, July 16, and Sunday, July 17 from 2 to 8 p.m. (rain or shine). The festival is a collaborative effort between Planting Fields Foundation and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Activities Include: • Pony Rides. • Kids Craft Tent • Inflatable Games • Jumbo Yard Games, Sack Races • Beer & Doughnut Tastings by the Oyster Bay Brewing Company and Doughology • Trackless Train Ride • Live music with Banjo Nickaru & the Western Scooches; • Strummin’ & Drummin’; the Hambones

• Dance Performances • Storytelling with the Pink Pony “Blossom” • Square Dancing with Chart Guthrie’s Band Exhibits Include: • *NEW* Great Ocean Liners 1900-1950 at Coe Hall - 2 to 8 p.m. Just Added to festival: Coe Hall will have four rooms decorated with floral displays for our Summer Garden Festival. There will be one very large display about six feet tall and 12 feet long, all fresh flowers and some paintings as well. Admission to the Summer Garden Festival is $20 per vehicle. Once you enter the park, all activities, pony rides, square dancing, beer/donut tasting, exhibits, and shows are free. All proceeds benefit Planting Fields. For more information, call Jennifer, (516) 922-8678 or email jlavella@plantingfields. org.

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Great Neck Library Great Neck Library Election October 31, 2016 Slate of Candidates and Independent Candidate Petitions Deadline The Great Neck Library Nominating Committee has endorsed the candidates below to fill two seats on the Library Board of Trustees and one seat on the Nominating Committee that will be expiring in January 2017. Board of Trustees: Fouryear term January 20172021 for the seat currently held by Varda Solomon – Nominating Committee Endorsed Candidate: Varda Solomon. Board of Trustees: Four-year term January 2017-2021 for the seat currently held by Josie Pizer – Nominating Committee Endorsed Candidate: Rebecca Miller. Nominating Committee: Three-year term January 2017-2020 for the seat currently held by Michael Katz – Nominating Committee Endorsed Candidate: Patrick McDonnell. Please note: In accordance with the Bylaws of the Great Neck Library, the deadline for filing of petitions for independent nominations for these same positions is August 15, 2016. Petition forms are available in the Director’s Office during regular business hours. Biographical information

for all candidates will be in the October/November/December issue of the Library Newsletter and online at greatnecklibrary.org. English Language Conversation for Beginners and 2nd Level at Station The Library invites all new speakers of English to join our English Language Conversation Group. English Language Conversation meetings are held at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd floor), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza every other Tuesday. The next meeting for beginner’s is on Tuesday, July 19 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Conversations for those who have reached beyond the beginner’s level, will be held on July 19 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. These are small, informal groups of people that get together to have conversations in English. Various conversation topics may be chosen. Librarian Barbara Buckley facilitates the conversations. For further information, please call the Reference Dept. at (516) 466-8055, ext. 218. Finance Committee Meeting The next Board of Trustees Finance Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday,

July 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market. 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.

When You Need a Lawyer: How to Choose One presented by Eve Green Koopersmith, Esq. Nassau County Bar Association Speakers Bureau at Station Branch All are invited to the next Legal Eagle Wednesday when Eve Green Koopersmith, Esq. from the Nassau County Bar Association Speakers Bureau presents When You Need a Lawyer: How to Choose One, on Wednesday, July 20 at 11:00 a.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market. With so much information

available on the internet, is there any reason to hire a lawyer? The answer is “Yes” and often for more reasons than you may realize. Even during an initial meeting, consulting with an attorney can provide valuable information. Lawyers have a wealth of knowledge and can help you solve problems and make a plan to meet your individual needs. In this presentation, we will discuss when consulting with an attorney is necessary and/or advisable, and how to go about finding the right lawyer to help you. We also will discuss the common legal practice areas that require special knowledge and experience and how to find lawyers in these areas. Registration suggested by calling (516) 466-8055, ext. 277, or register online at www. greatnecklibrary.org. Project Independence at Parkville Join us for Project Independence Social Discussion Group on Thursday, July 21 at 11:30 a.m. and a Project Independence Men’s Group on Friday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), in New Hyde Park. Each weekly meeting is 60 minutes. Project Independence of the

Town of North Hempstead provides services and opportunities for seniors that enable them to live independently while maintaining socially active and healthy lives. This includes being a resource for social and recreational interests. 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, an all-star comedy set during the latter years of Hollywood’s Golden Age, will be shown on Thursday, July 21 at 2:00 p.m. at the Station Branch, Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, 26 Great Neck Road, (2nd level), above Best Market and Planet Fitness. Refer to the Library Newsletter, film brochure or website for further information on the films scheduled. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Arrive early as seating is limited. Priority seating is given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your Library card, driver’s license or other ID showing your Great Neck School District address. Cult Movie Nights at the Parkville Branch Come to Parkville for Cult Movie Nights. On Thursday, July 21 at 6:15 to 8:30 p.m.

join us for a classic sci-fi from 1960 that was made into a phenomenally successful and long-running TV series. The Parkville Branch is located at 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road) in New Hyde Park, 11040. Open to all ages. No registration required. For further information on these films, check out the Library Newsletter, go online at greatnecklibrary.org or call (516) 466-8055, ext. 271. 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 Community Calendar TUESDAYS WITH REAP Tuesday July 19. Reap, institute for studies, is part of the adult education center at 20 Cumberland Ave., Great Neck. Their meeting begins at 9 a.m. with Significant Issues to be aired by various members of the group. “My Opinion” will be offered by Alyce Drabkin, who will introduce a topic for discussion. Dr. Ray Omid will discuss Holistic Medicine. They will break at 11:30 for lunch. Please feel free to bring your lunch and join us! Following lunch break, Joan Weiner will lead our current events roundtable. Refreshments will be served. NCJW-LAKEVILLE SECTION On Monday, July 25, National Council of Jewish Women --Lakeville Section and Temple Emanuel of Great Neck will be presenting Peter Wayne speaking about the Israel Tennis Centers. The Tennis Centers serve at-risk adolescent Israeli girls residing in underprivileged neighborhoods the year-round. The program is open to the community at no charge. Refreshments and dessert will be served

at noon and the program will begin at 1 p.m.. Temple Emanuel is located at 150 Hicks Lane. Bring your friends. BOOSTS LOCAL RESTAURANTS In order to show community dedication and support, Leonard N. Katz, President of the Rotary Club of Great Neck, has instituted a new dynamic to his club. They have begun to have dinner events at local Great Neck restaurants on a monthly basis. The second Wednesday of each month will be given over to the club patronizing local establishments. As a further welcoming gesture, the club invites town residents and businesspeople to visit these restaurants with them to network and to participate in keeping Great Neck great and a wonderful place to live and work. They say, “come and discover how meaningful it is to give back to the community.” For more information, visit their Facebook page, Rotary Club of Great Neck or their website, www.rotaryclubofgreatneck.org. To join with them and be a dinner participant, just call 516-487-9392

or email them at rotaryclubofgreatneck@ aol.com. FREE EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program - FREE Silver Sneakers Exercise Classes For All Levels: Balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors. Monday through Saturday. Garden City, Roslyn and Great Neck. Call for more details, including seeing if you are eligible and class times, (516) 745-8050. 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. OF GREAT NECK Lions Club of Great Neck meets the first Monday of each month at Pearl East Restaurant, 1190 Northern Blvd., Manhas-

set 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. 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) 4879392 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.

Great Neck Park District New Bus Stop by Steppingstone Park A seasonal bus stop has been added to the Nassau Inter-County Express N-58 bus route at the corner of Steppingstone Lane and Sunset Road (west of Sunset Rd.) This makes it convenient for Park District residents who would like to visit Steppingstone Park this summer. The bus will run through Labor Day on Monday, September 5. Concerts at Steppingstone Park Michael DelGuidice and Big Shot: Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel returns for another great performance at Steppingstone Park, Saturday, July 16. Sunday, July 17, Jim Messina, half the soft rock duo of Loggins & Messina, will perform his greatest hits throughout his extensive career. All performances at Steppingstone Park begin at 8 p.m. Admission is free to Park District residents with valid park card. Park cards will be checked at the gate. Each park card holder is allowed to bring 2 guests. In case of rain, performances are held at Great Neck North High School. Check www.cancellations.com or www.greatneckparks.org for location of performance. Call 482-0355 for more

information. Commuter Parking Lot Paving To keep our parking lots safe, it is necessary for us to repave them at this time. Please take notice that there will be NO PARKING available at the North Station or Shoreward lots from Friday, July 22 (beginning at 6:30 p.m.) through Sunday, July 24 during which time only the Canterbury lot will be open for parking. Alternate transportation arrangements are suggested. If a car is parked in the lots during these hours, the car will be towed. If you have any questions or concerns relating to this matter, please call the Park District at (516) 482-0355 during regular business hours. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Nature Program: Walk Before Work Plan to take a walk before work with the Park District on Thursday, July 28 at 7 a.m. Meet in Kings Point Park, in the first lot at the Redbrook Road entrance. No registration required. Children under 16 years old are not permitted to attend. City Island Cruise On Monday, July 25, take a cruise from Steppingstone

Take a walk with us before work at Kings Point Park.

Ant-Man will be shown outdoors in the Village Green. Bring the whole family! Marina to City Island. Travel to Lobster House for dinner or just explore City Island. Choose either the 4-7 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. cruises. The fee of $25 does not include dinner. It is recommended that you make your restaurant reservations in advance. Cruise may be cancelled without prior notice. Non-resident rates apply. Register in advance at Great Neck House or call (516) 482-0355 for more information. Sunday and Monday Fabulous Family Events Monday, July 18 at 7 p.m., you will be amazed during the Magic Show in Cuttermill Park. Rain location is Parkwood Recreation Center. Check with www.

cancellations.com or call 482-0355 in case of rain. Add the Family Olympics in Allenwood Park, to your calendar for Sunday, July 24. Bring Mom, Dad and your whole family! Sign in at 11 a.m.; event begins at 11:30 a.m. Rain date is July 31.

and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world. It is rated PG-13 and runs 117 minutes. Free popcorn! Bring chair or blanket to sit on. Rain location Parkwood Sports Complex. Call 482-0355 for more information.

Outdoor Movie in the Village Green Ant-Man (2015), starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Corey Stoll, will be shown outdoors in the Village Green at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20. Armed with a supersuit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero

Camp Parkwood Register your child for Camp Parkwood on a weekly basis or for the entire summer. The Great Neck Park District offers campers the ultimate camp experience, as they play, gain independence, learn life skills and make friends. Call Great Neck House at 482-0355 or visit www. greatneckparks.com for further information.

Parkwood Family Aquatic Center Feel like you are on a family vacation all summer long at the Park wood Family Aquatic Center; open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your current park card with you to Great Neck House when registering. Also available is a Five-Day pool pass. Call 482-0355 for more information. Rec Center at Parkwood Park District residents can enjoy the Rec Center without being a pool member; just bring your park card. The Rec Center is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. For more information call (516) 482-0355.

Great Neck Social Center National Senior Citizen Day On Tuesday, July 19 our Nation joins in celebrating Senior Citizens Day. Having “cornered the market” on the worthiest, most distinguished and congenial men and women, a luncheon party in their honor is definitely a must! Mark your calendars to eat, drink and be merry and be certain to make a reservation for this happy annual event Defensive Driving Class Empire Safety Council holds their next Defensive Driving Class on Wednesday, July

27 at the Social Center. Teaching the one-day session will be Dr. Claude Springer. The hours are 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.with a break for lunch. To participate, registration must be made in person at the Center, 80 Grace Avenue. You will need to make your check out to Empire Safety Council. Just a reminder that by taking this course you will be able to reduce certain fees on your license; to reduce any points that may have accumulated; and learn the latest rules and regulations when driving. Need more information?

Call the Center at (516) 487-0025 Book Lovers Plan Ahead! Save the date: August 9th Book Lovers Celebration Luncheon. You’ll need a reservation to share the ideas and notions proposed by the presenters. We’ll keep you posted in this column about what books top the list of the recent and perennial “greats” but you can sign up in the office right now to save your place and make sure it will be given!!! Great Canadian Cities

The Social Center is featuring a nine-day trip on Sept. 21. Featured will be Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto and Niagara Falls. This is an amazing first class trip that you will never forget, because it has been planned especially for active seniors. Call the Office (516) 487-0025 for more information. The World in Depth As the world gets more and more complicated, the Thursday afternoon sessions have become more exciting and stimulating! The savvy men and women who come

at 2 p.m. agree to disagree, opt to keep the peace or have at it, and the time goes fast. To keep us on topic, we have four moderators : Janet de Winter, Jeigh Duran, Martha Cohen and often a Special Invited Guest. Drop in and see what we mean! There is no charge to put in your own opinion and to enjoy an unusual afternoon! The Social Center: A Community Treasure! Did you know the Great Neck Social Center is considered a model program for men and women over 60? Why?

Because it is comfortable and accessible; made for active seniors; action oriented via exercise, brain stimulation, trips like the Canadian nine-day experience and other skillfully planned events. It has easy access to healthy foods; onsite nursing services and important consultative services; and offers free or low-cost adult experiences in dance, music, writing, art, bridge, mah jongg, other cultures and languages! Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Come and see for yourself! You’ll be glad you did!

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Bosworth attended Rotary installation North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth attended the Rotary Club of Great Neck Installation Dinner on June 29 at Colbeh Restaurant in Great Neck. Bosworth welcomed the new incoming President Ronald Swartz and presented outgoing President Leonard Katz with a proclamation for his service to the Rotary Club of Great Neck. Katz has been a member of the Rotary Club of Great Neck for four years and was president for the past two years.

PATV to premiere senior program PATV will be cablecasting and streaming online (www.patv. org/a1_programs/programs-on-demand) the premiere of the program “Seniors for Seniors” on channels 20 (Optimum) and 37 (Verizon) on Thursday, July 14 at 8 p.m. This new program features host Sabina Miller, Great Neck Plaza resident and producer, interviewing her guests Phoebe Lazarus, Ph. D. and Janet Wiener-deWinter, who are both on the board of directors of the Great Neck Social Center, formerly known as the Senior Center. These women are full of useful information about all that the Great Neck Social Center has to offer everyone, such as “Book Revue” groups, free classes on various subjects, free transportation and more.

Something Special Big Band to perform in Plaza The Village of Great Neck Plaza announced that the Something Special Big Band, featuring Phil Costa, will be performing this Tuesday, July 19, at at 8 p.m. in Firefighters’ Park. One of the longest performing acts as part of the village’s annual summer concert series, Phil Costa and his Something Special Big Band return to Firefighters’ Park for an evening of music highlighting the best of the big band and swing era. “Year after year, Phil Costa’s Something Special Big Band is one of the acts that concert-goers love seeing included in our lineup,” village Mayor Jean Celender said. “These supremely talented musicians, regarded as one of the finest swing bands, will be performing the classics from the era when Benny Goodman, Glenn Davis and Dizzy Gillespie were entertaining music lovers.”

The village would like to thank the night’s concert sponsor, Metropolitan Commercial Bank, located in Great Neck Plaza’s downtown at 111 Great Neck Road. “Community involvement is a major part of Metropolitan Commercial Bank’s mission,” said Mark DeFazio, President

and CEO of Metropolitan Commercial Bank. “Sponsoring local events like the 2016 Summer Concert Series is just one example of our commitment to building a deep and long-term relationship with the Great Neck community.” Phil Costa’s Something Special Big Band has performed to-

gether for many years and are featured in several major music and jazz festivals throughout the tri-state area. All members of the 18-piece orchestra and vocalists are professional musicians, and many have played with greats like Benny Goodman, Harry James, Lionel Hampton, Count Basie and Woody Herman. To date, the band has produced six records, earning praise from numerous musical pundits along the way. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Great Neck Social Center at 80 Grace Ave. Check with village staff at Village Hall on the day of the concert, or call our voicemail after 5 p.m. at 516-482-4500. The village will have a recorded message if the day’s scheduled concert has been moved from

Firefighters’ Park to the Social Center. The village will also post an announcement on our village website, www.greatneckplaza. net, if the concert is moved indoors. Other businesses supporting this year’s concert series include: Emanuel Entertainment Services/David Emanuel, Mindy Greenberg Realtor, Metropolitan Commercial Bank, Daruma of Tokyo, Passes Dental Care, Richland Management, The Andrew Hotel, state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel, Great Neck Diner, Inn at Great Neck, Mumbai Grill Inc., Nemat Development Group, North Shore Farms, Aura Salon & Style Lounge, Ayhan’s Shish Kebab, Best Bagel/Bagel Hut, Flowering Lotus, Little Neck Car Wash, Radson Development, Ronald Fatoullah & Associates and TD Bank.

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Atria director talks to Rotary Rocco Bertini, Executive Director of the Atria Cutter Mill Senior Living Community in Great Neck, was the featured presenter at a recent Rotary Club of Great Neck breakfast meeting. Bertini told club members about the varied offerings to the senior community at large, including a new on-site wellness center in the works for its residents. They offer services for residents that are active and that need assistance. Transportation is provided for doctor’s appointments and social events and everyone gets a waterproof emergency pendant that they are encouraged to wear at all times. The residents are engaged in life activities such as opera, art classes global politics and much more. The Atria Cutter Mill is a “Green Organization”. They have two restaurants. The Grill is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the main restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. The cost of a one-bedroom apartment is about $5,340 a month and includes two meals daily. The residents choose which two meals they would

like. It also includes housekeeping once a week for their rooms, transportation as stated before, cleaning of bed linens and numerous life activity classes, entertainment and religious services. Home health care is on premises if needed or the resident can provide their own aide. The Rotary Club of Great Neck invites town residents and business persons to visit one of their meetings for social and business networking and to participate in keeping Great Neck ‘great’; as a wonderful place to live and work. Their dinner meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at local restaurants and the following monthly Wednesday mornings are for breakfast at 8 a.m. in the boardroom of TD Bank at 2 Great Neck Road. To arrange for a visit as a guest, or if interested in becoming one of their weekly speakers, please email them at rotaryclubofgreatneck@aol.com or call 516-487-9392. For further information, please see their Facebook page at ‘Rotary Club of Great Neck’ and their website at www.Rotaryclubofgreatneck.org

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The Girl Scouts of Nassau County recently distributed 101 Gold Awards, including one to Robin Shum of Great Neck, during a ceremony hosted by the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Now in its hundredth year, the Gold Award program recognizes the power and dedication shared by an elite group of young women who earn the highest honor a girl scout can achieve. Shum spent more than 80 hours over the past year planning, executing and presenting the results of her project, which aimed to make the world a better place for others as well as herself. “We are extremely proud to celebrate the achievement of over 100 local young women earning their Girl Scout Gold Award during its 100th year,” said Donna Ceravolo, Executive Director and CEO of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “On average, only five percent of eligible Girl Scouts successfully earn the Gold Award, making Robin part of an exclusive group of women with the tools to become leaders in the 21st century.” Shum’s Gold Award project, “Cosmetic Awareness,” researched the toxins and carcinogens found in cosmetics and

other products we use every day like lotions and body wash. She found that 60 percent of what is applied to the skin is absorbed into the bloodstream and that on average a person applies 12 cosmetics a day. Shum then developed a presentation based on her findings to raise awareness about what to avoid. She presented at her local middle school, high school and local synagogue where people of mixed ages learned how to read labels to lead healthier lives. Shum also created a website so people can get information on this topic. Gold Award projects have positively impacted girls’ lives, their communities and the world

for 100 years. Approximately one million girl scout alumnae have developed Gold Award projects that addressed local or global issues. After identifying an area of interest, a successful Gold Award recipient performs hours of research and prepares a project proposal to be submitted for feedback and approval to the Girl Scouts Council before embarking on her project. The girl scout presents her final conclusions as the last step of the journey. According to the Girl Scout Research Institute, Gold Award recipients display more positive life outcomes pertaining to sense of self, life, satisfaction, leadership, life success, community service and civic engagement. Recipients of the award who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive advanced rank for their achievements and can receive scholarships or other recognition from most colleges or universities. Notable Gold Award recipients include Jan Hopkins, CNN financial news anchor, and Betsy Boze, Senior Fellow at American Association of State Colleges and Universities and President at Kent State University Stark.

Woman’s Club gives scholarships

The Woman’s Club of Great Neck announced the recipients of their annual college scholarship award, given to high school seniors for academic excellence, extracurricular activities and community service. The four winners each received their $1000 award during the club’s recent monthly luncheon. The students who received this honor are: Matthew Collins of Farmingdale, Elizabeth Contino of East Northport, Carolyn Marino of East Norwich, and Julia Rietbroek of Great Neck. Collins is a graduate of Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School and will attend SUNY Geneseo in the fall; Contino is a graduate of Northport Senior High and will attend SUNY Oneonta; Marino is a graduate of Our Lady of Mercy Academy and will attend Bucknell University; and Rietbroek is a gradu-

ate of Great Neck North High School and will attend Adelphi University. Bettilou Feaster and Aurora Collins, co-chairs of the club’s Philanthropy Committee, presented the awards. The Woman’s Club of Great Neck was organized in 1916, admitted in 1925 to the Long Island Federation of Woman’s Clubs and incorporated in 1927. As a founding member and benefactor, Francoise Barstow was a great leader in the community whose accomplishments have survived for nearly a century. To this day, the Woman’s Club of Great Neck lends support to scholarships, various charities, food pantries, provides hand-knitted blankets and hats for newborns and is involved many other charitable projects.

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G.N. Public Schools announces meal policy The Great Neck Public Schools recently announced a free- and reduced-price meal policy for Great Neck Public Schoolarea school children. Households that currently include children who receive SNAP but who are not found during the DCMP, or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) program must complete an application listing the child’s name, a SNAP, TANF or FDPIR case number and the signature of an adult household member, or provide an eligibility letter for free meals or milk from the New York State Education Department. Households with income the same or below the amounts listed in the district’s income requirements for family size may be eligible for and are urged to apply for free and/or reduced price meals or free milk. They may do so by completing the application sent home with the letter to parents. Additional copies are available at the principal’s office in each school. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year to Director of Food & Nutrition of Great Neck Public Schools. The information provided on the application will be confidential and will be used for determining eligibility. The names and eligibility status of participants may also be used for the allocation of funds to federal education programs such as Title I and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP); state health or state education programs, provided the state agency or local education agency administers the programs; and for federal, state or local meanstested nutrition programs with eligibility standards comparable to the NSLP. Eligibility information may also be released to programs authorized under the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) or the Child Nutrition Act (CNA). The release of information to any program or entity not specifically authorized by the NSLA will require a written consent statement from the parent or guardian.

The school district does, however, have the right to verify at any time during the school year the information on the application. If a parent does not give the school this information, the child or children will no longer be able to receive free or reduced price meals. Foster children are eligible for free meal benefits. A separate application for a foster child is no longer necessary. Foster children may be listed on the application as a member of the family where they reside. Applications must include the foster child’s name and personal use income. Under the provisions of the policy, the designated official will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the designated official, he or she may make a request either orally or in writing for a hearing to appeal the decision. The superintendent of schools, whose address is 345 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, New York, 11020 has been designated as the hearing official. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. However, prior to initiating the hearing procedure, the parent or School Food Authority may request a conference to provide an opportunity for the parent and official to discuss the situation, present information and obtain an explanation of the data submitted in the application or the decisions rendered. The request for a conference shall not in any way prejudice or diminish the right to a fair hearing. Only complete applications can be approved. This includes complete and accurate information regarding: the SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number; the names of all household members; on an income application the last four digits of the social security number of the person who signs the form or an indication that the adult does not have one; and the amount and source of income received by each household member. In addition, the parent or guardian must sign the application form certifying the information is true and correct.

Fire departments host safety competition On June 25, the Manhasset-Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department and Great Neck Alert Fire Company hosted the 23rd annual Antique Muster at Mary Jane Davies Park in Manhasset. Junior firefighters from all over Long Island competed in fire training drills such as midnight alarm, hose rolling, efficiency and bucket brigade. The Great Neck Alert Juniors won first place for the midnight alarm competition where they, as a team, have to put

their gear on as quickly possible as if they were responding to a real fire call. They received the Chief Raymond Hoey Perpetual Trophy for having the fastest time. The Alert Juniors also won second place in the efficiency, hose rolling and bucket brigade events, as well as second place for total points. In addition to the junior events and competitions, historical fire trucks and fire apparatus from Long Island and Connecticut were on display.

Retirement celebration North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth attended a retirement celebration for Terry Hood at Westbury Manor on June 28. Hood has worked for the Great Neck school district since 1990 and most recently served as the director of business services. Bosworth worked with Hood for 16 years while serving as a trustee of the Great Neck school board. She presented Hood with a proclamation in recognition of her 26 years of service to the Great Neck school district.

Klayman meets with Israel Rabbi MIchael Klayman of the Lake Success Jewish Center met U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) during a conference in Washington D.C. on the subject of combating anti-Semitism. Israel initiated the conference, which Klayman attended.

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NSC&FGC Leeds Place Director Dr. Nellie Taylor-Walthrust.

Greentree Foundation gives North Shore Child $10K grant North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center was awarded a $10,000 grant by the Greentree Foundation for its work with pregnant and parenting teens. The Good Beginnings for Babies program is located at the Guidance Center’s Westbury branch office — the Leeds Place, at 999 Brush Hollow Road. Good Beginnings for Babies provides prenatal education and assistance in accessing prenatal care to advance full-term pregnancies and healthy birth-

weight babies. For parenting teens, GBB supports healthy emotional attachments and provides timely screenings for post-partum depression and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Mental health care is offered when indicated. Families are also exposed to well multisensory activities to advance parent-child attachment and promote school readiness. Pregnant and parenting teens are referred to the pro-

gram by schools and other community groups. “Upon admission to the program,” according to Leeds Place Director Nellie TaylorWalthrust, “the mother’s needs and the needs of their babies are assessed and services are provided through partnerships with the Nassau County Department of Social Services, the Nassau County Department of Health, free clinics, local birth hospitals and other community organizations.”

Dr. Paul C. Lee has been appointed system director of thoracic surgery and director of Northwell’s Comprehensive Lung and Foregut Center, Northwell Health announced last week. With practice locations in Great Neck and at Lenox Hill Hospital, Lee has 15 years of experience as a thoracic surgeon and specializes in treating lung and esophageal cancers, and other thoracic disorders. Before joining Northwell Health, Lee held several clinical leadership roles at New YorkPresbyterian/Queens, including vice chair of cardiothoracic surgery and chief of thoracic surgery. In addition, he was a cardiothoracic surgeon at New YorkPresbyterian Hospital/Cornell Campus and a professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the Weill Cornell Medical College. Lee received a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College in Cambridge, Mass., his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md.; and a master’s in health care management from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and his cardiothoracic surgery residency at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell University Medical Center and the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. During this time, Lee received additional training in minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. Board-certified in surgery and thoracic surgery, Lee is a

member of various medical societies including the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He will serve on the faculty of the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine as professor of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Lee has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and has given presentations at many national scientific meetings in the fields of cardiopulmonary physiology, molecular cell biology and thoracic oncology. He is currently involved as the principle investigator of several innovative biological research trials for the treatment of lung and esophageal cancer. Lee speaks fluent Mandarin and Cantonese and has done extensive volunteer work to improve the health status of the underserved population in the New York City community. He is the current president of the Chinese American Medical Society.

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5 Northwell hospitals among the ‘most wired’ Five Northwell Health hospitals have been recognized for their commitment to health-care information technology with HealthCare’s Most Wired awards for 2016 from Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. Long Island Jewish Medical Center, along with Southside, North Shore University, Huntington and Lenox Hill hospitals were named with 24 other hospitals and health systems in New York state and 414 nationwide for using information technology to engage patients and offer them services remotely via telehealth, according to the results of the 18th annual Hospitals & Health Networks survey released July 6. The annual assessment looks at how hospitals

use information technology to enhance patient safety and quality-of-care priorities as well as their public health, administrative processes and workforce decisions. “Our ‘Most Wired’ designation reflects the culture at Northwell Health in which new technologies and practices are designed to accomplish the very best in patient care.” said John Bosco, senior vice president and chief information officer at Northwell Health, who oversees the IT function of one of the nation’s largest integrated health-care systems. Northwell Health has an IT networking team of more than 1,500 employees working at the health system’s 21 hospitals and more than 450 outpatient physician practices and ambulatory facilities.

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2nd annual run, dog walk for vets Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano last week joined with a decorated wounded veteran from Operation Iraqi Freedom, local veterans, service dogs and corporate sponsors to announce the 2nd Annual Long Island Run and Dog Walk benefiting America’s VetDogs — an organization that provides specially-trained guide and service dogs to disabled veterans, active-duty service members and disabled first responders. The event will be held on Saturday, July 30. “Nassau County has teamed up with America’s VetDogs and corporate sponsors to support disabled military heroes and provide them the support needed to again live with pride and self-reliance,” Mangano said. “It takes thousands of dollars to breed, raise, train, and place one assistance dog, but America’s VetDogs provides their services completely free of charge to the individual.” America’s VetDogs relies on voluntary contributions to fund its mission. It costs over $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and place one assistance dog;

however, there is never a charge to the individual. The following sponsors of the 2nd Annual Long Island Run and Dog Walk allow the organization to direct funds to supporting programs: Suez Environnement; D&B Engineers and Architects; BAE Systems;

and CG/3PL. “America’s VetDogs is excited to once again partner with Nassau County on this amazing event, which not only raises funds to meet our mission but also raises awareness and recognition from the community,” said

Wells Jones, CEO of America’s VetDogs. “It gives us the opportunity to reach out to disabled veterans and first responders and let them know about our assistance dog programs and the services we provide. We have created these programs to pro-

vide enhanced mobility and renewed independence, but most importantly, to give these men and women the tools they need to conquer the new challenges they face.” U.S. Navy Corpsman Joseph Worley, who spent almost two years at Walter Reed Army Medical Center recovering from the loss of his left leg and other injuries suffered in Iraq in 2004, joined officials at the event to praise the work of America’s VetDogs. Worley was partnered with service dog Benjamin, a Golden Retriever in 2008, who is trained to help with balance, stability and retrieval. Registration is currently open and available through the day of the event. Dogs are welcome for those who wish to take a leisurely walk with their four-legged friends. All participants will have an opportunity to visit the Museum of American Armor, which is located in the village, before or after the race. For more information regarding the event and to register online, please https://lirace4vets.vetdogs.org.

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Sen. Martins attends Viscardi graduation State Sen. Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) recently attended the graduation ceremony for The Henry Viscardi School’s Class of 2016. Martins delivered the ceremony’s commencement address, where he congratulated the stu-

dents, parents and faculty and encouraged the Class of 2016 to continue working hard and pursuing their dreams. Martins is pictured as he delivers the commencement address to The Henry Viscardi School’s Class of 2016.

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Nassau County Legislator Ellen W. Birnbaum (D-Great Neck) presented a certificate to astronaut Dr. Ellen Baker, who was honored at the 8th Annual Luncheon of the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame for helping advance aeronautical and technological achievements. At the luncheon, Baker was included in the Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2016. She was joined at the luncheon by her mother, former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman. Baker received a doctorate of medicine degree from Cornell University in 1978 and joined NASA in 1981 as a medical officer. She was selected as an astronaut in 1984. Baker is a veteran of three space flights and she logged more than 686 hours in space. Her 1992 mission was the first extended duration orbiter flight and in her last mission she “Dr. Baker spent a great spent time aboard the Mir Space amount of time working for Station. She retired from NASA in NASA and she went on important space flights which have 2011 to pursue other interests.

helped to further our knowledge of space. I join with others to congratulate Dr. Baker on her honor,” Birnbaum said.

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County 1,338,712 4,702 41.2 3 97,049 42,286

Sold Price: $3,400,000 Date: 03/18/2016 6 beds, 8 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $65,811 MLS# 2789165

20 Wildwood Drive, Great Neck Sold Price: $2,550,000 Date: 03/16/2016 6 beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 1 acre Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $40,462 MLS# 2789302

8 Hewlett Lane, Great Neck Sold Price: $2,600,000 Date: 06/06/2016 4 beds, 4 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: .5 acre Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $45,646 MLS# 2760604

18 Farmers Road, Great Neck Sold Price: $2,000,000 Date: 03/18/2016 6 beds, 5 Full/1 Half baths Style: Contemporary # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 263x152 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $35,888 MLS# 2812804

Editor’s note: Homes shown here were recently sold in Great Neck by a variety of real estate agencies. The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes are presented based solely on the fact that they were recently sold in Great Neck and are believed by Blank Slate Media to be of interest to our readers.

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Condos vs. co-ops, pros and cons We have many customers who prefer or can only afford to purchase a cooperative type apartment and then there are those that only want and can afford the higher priced condominium. Both have there benefits and detriments and your choice will initially depend on your budget, lifestyle and the amount of time it will take you to finalize the transaction. Co-ops are usually 60-90+ day commitments, from the point of an agreed and accepted sale price to the actual closing. You ask, why should it take so long to complete the sale? I ponder the exact same question and wonder why it can’t be streamlined to be more efficient in completing the process? First off, the amount of paperwork that each particular building/ board requires, sometimes seems to be very excessive and extremely time consuming. I totally understand the reasoning and thought behind having the paperwork filled out for a purchase; but I feel for a tenant application, it should not necessarily be so intrusive, since the Over Tenant (owner of the co-op) is still obligated to pay his or her maintenance or condo common charges and taxes, whether or not the tenant pays their monthly rent. Moreover, I can see that the board wants to know as much as possible about the individual, couple or family that wants to rent in their building. The board is there to protect all inhabitants of their building in the best possible way, not only checking for income, credit worthiness and debt/income ratios of the person(s) that desire to rent, but also a background check to see if there were any negative reports about them. However, the following are protected classes against discriminatory practices by co-op and condo boards, as well as lending institutions: 1. Race 2. Color 3. Religion 4. Sex 5. Age 6. National Origin 7. Disability 8. Familiar Status 9. Veteran Status 10. Convicted individuals 11. Pregnancy 12. Genetic Information Please note, the new protected class (No. 10), those that had been previously incarcerated, whether it

be one day or 30 years or anytime in between. One must be extremely careful and cognizant, so the board or management are not subject to a lawsuit, leading to possible monetary damages. A few years ago, In Suffolk County, a law was passed that when one is turned down to purchase a coop or condo, they have 45 days to respond, as to why they were turned down. Nassau has yet to pass a similar law, but I believe in the very near future, it will happen and be in effect. My thoughts are that people should be judged by their incomes, credit and debt to income ratios and less on how someone looks, dresses, wears their hair, body piercings, tattoos, etc. I totally get the fact that some board members might not feel comfortable with someone that looks different for whatever reason, but the law is the law. I am not pointing my fingers at any one building or board, but some of my customers have gone through a very trying interview and felt very “first-degreed.” The board package consists of questions to be thoroughly answered by the prospective purchaser(s); following all the directions and must generally include a bank check, for their credit check, processing and application fee, as well as the buyers tax returns, W2”s and photo I.D. The buyer is entitled to get a copy of the offering plan, proprietary lease, and two-years financials. A copy of your contract to purchase must always be included in your application package to be handed into management. Then they will review the entire package, to make sure everything is in order and completed. Otherwise it will be given back and the purchaser could lose their fees that were paid. However, if the package is accepted, generally, the board will call the prospective tenant or purchaser to set an appointment for their interview. Interviews are basically a 1530 minute interview and some of the questions might be: 1. Why do you want to move to our town? 2. Do you throw parties in your apartment or home? 3. Do you stay up late for any reason? 4. Are you married or single (years ago, one customer had told me this!)

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5. What country to you originate from 6.) etc. Once you pass the board, all the parties to the contract are notified and a closing date will be setup, usually with one to two weeks and will be coordinated by the seller and buyer’s attorneys, title company, if there is an existing mortgage to paid off, building attorney and a management person to facilitate some of the paperwork. Condominiums are much, much less intrusive and although there maybe a package to be filled out, the process is more simplified. Obviously, cash deals go faster due to no mortgage contingency. The condo has the right of first refusal to purchase the unit, but 99.9 percent of the time, the building does not purchase. Sometimes between the time the package is handed into the

management company and the board receiving it, reviewing its content and then the appointment is made, can be three to five weeks and sometimes longer. This is where I feel there can be a lot of lost time, because it may not be performing efficiently. Board appointees are non-paid positions. Realizing this, there is an obligation to perform for the sake of the building and protect its inhabitants. Most buildings meet once a month and competed packages, need to be handed in generally by the end of the previous month in order to get a board appointment the following month. If all is complete, then the board appointment is usually made between the first and second week of the month. Vacations and other situations, can interrupt board appointments and could be minimized, if there are additional standby individuals who can step in for the approval process. However, some buildings have a practice of “meeting on demand” and is extremely efficient and much speedier than those co-op and condo buildings who provide only a once a month review. Lastly, many coops are owner occupied and do not allow any subletting what so ever. More can be said about coops and condos (as well as HOA’sHome Owner Associations. Lastly, co-op type living can be much easier on the pocketbook,

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Police search for Taking flight from a missing G.N. man mortgage career B y J oe N ikic Nassau County police are searching for a 32-year-old Great Neck man who has been missing since Thursday. Police issued a Silver Alert Thursday for David Furst, of Saddle Rock, who was last seen at Bet Eliyahu Congregation of Great Neck at 213 Middle Neck Road. Furst was last seen driving away in his 2015 gray Lexus at 6 p.m., police said, and his destination was unknown. His license plate number is EUH8529. Police said Furst suffers from a “cognitive disorder and requires medication.” Police described him as a white, nonHispanic, 5 feet 8 inches tall and 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Furst was wearing a black felt yarmulke and it is unknown what clothes he David Furst was wearing, police said.

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Continued from Page 3 ing.” “The instructors are very knowledgeable and the planes have the latest features compared to the average flight school,” he said. Heilweil is now scheduled to complete his flight school requirements and become a certified flight instructor in August after about three years at the school. He said usually it does not take as

long to become certified, but he got married in March 2013 and had a child, which “slowed everything down.” Heilweil said that his ultimate goal was to captain a plane for a major airline or a big cargo plane for either FedEx or the United Postal Service. He said he has received a lot of support from friends and family, as well as people commending him for following his dream.

Concerns over future of G.N. Squire Cinemas Continued from Page 1 Arts Center has used the theater next door for film screenings, premieres and festivals. Gil said the arts center was fortunate that the theater always had owners who were willing to allow the center to use it. She said that when Bow Tie purchased the theater about six or seven years ago, she met with some of its executives to discuss continuing use of the theater by the arts center. “They invested a lot of money in redoing the theater and didn’t feel they were in a position to be quite as generous as previous owners,” Gil said. “However, we did get a discounted rate and were able to continue programs.” “I’ve always been truly grateful that they saw fit to the tradition of supporting my film series,” she added. “That’s the problem. We’re dependent on their kindness and generosity, or whoever has that lease.” Gil said that Nassau County officials and the mayor of the Village of Great Neck Plaza, Jean Celender, share her beliefs about the importance of having an operating movie theater on the peninsula. “They believe that the arts is a suc-

Continued from Page 4 a particular race,” Tweedy said in a written statement. “But I do not feel the third track is a partisan issue.” Ann Corbett started the task force as mayor in 2003, Tweedy said. Village Trustee Archie Cheng is the current chairman, and other members include former village officials and a representative from the Floral Park Chamber of Commerce. Cheng did not return phone calls seeking comment. Searches of state and federal records show CARE was incorporated in April 2007 as a 501(c)(4) organization, a separate category for tax-exempt civic groups and social welfare organizations such as CARE. While charitable 501(c)(3) groups cannot be involved in politics at all, Internal Revenue Service rules say a 501(c) (4) group can support a candidate for office as long as political activity “is not its primary activity.” CARE’s 501(c)(4) status was revoked

in May 2010 because it did not file a federal tax return for three consecutive years, IRS records show. Corbett said the group is renewing its status. Phillips has said she opposes the third track. In a statement Wednesday, she said voters have told her “there are still too many unanswered questions involving the massive third track project and its impact on residents, local businesses and schools.” Haber said in 2014 that he would support the project, but said Tuesday he won’t back it if the plan “cannot earn the support of the community I hope to represent.” “I will resist efforts to hijack this issue for political gain,” Haber said in a statement. MTA spokesman Shams Tarek declined to comment, but has said public outreach for the project will continue as planners conduct an environmental study that will address local concerns.

Continued from Page 2 While he still lives in Westchester, he said he was looking to move to Nassau County with his wife and two sons. DiDomenico said he is looking forward to his time at the park district as well as working with its three commissioners.

Continued from Page 2 munity, we want to be known as an agefriendly community,” she said. “A village that encourages safe, secure and walkable environments for people of all ages.” “I’m very excited to be here at the Celender said the Plaza’s high number Great Neck Park District,” he said. “I’m of senior citizens wanted “more civic enheld to a high standard and I take pride gagement, more programs and more conin my job so I’m going to work hard nectedness.” for the district, bring some new ideas “That’s what people are looking for and focus on improving programs and in their community and looking for their marketing and branding for the depart- government to facilitate those activities,” ment.” she said.

cessful formula for bringing people into town,” she said. Gil also said that aside from the arts center’s uses, the community would be left with a gap if either theater were to close. “Where are the kids going to go on weekends?” she said. “I find it doubtful that older members of our community would want to travel too far away to find a movie.” Efforts to reach Celender were unavailing. Mitch Schwartz, co-president of the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, said he had not heard that Bow Tie was considering closing its operation in Port Washington. Schwartz said the theater has been a popular attraction that brings people into Port Washington. “The theater has been there for many years so I’m sure it would disappoint quite a few people,” he said. “I personally go there a couple of times a year. I would miss it.” Schwartz also said that if the theater were to close, it would affect teenagers in the area who work there after school and during the summer.

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The report highlights six areas of improvement for the village, including safe and well-maintained public areas, ample transportation, affordable housing, social participation and inclusion, civic participation and improved communications between the village and its residents. Celender said that once the action plan is adopted, the village would begin to carry out initiatives. The board voted to adjourn talks to the Aug. 3 board meeting to review the report before voting on an action plan.

Village officials’ group selects new officers BY C H R I S A DA M S The Nassau County Village Officials Association elected new board members to head the organization for 2016-17. The organization represents all 64 villages in Nassau, comprising 450,000 residents. At a June 30 annual meeting, four mayors were installed in executive positions, including Old Brookville Mayor Bernard Ryba as president, Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy as first vice president, Flower Hill Mayor Elaine Phillips as second vice president and Farmingdale Mayor Ralph Ekstrand as treasurer. Ryba said it was a great honor to be elected president of the association, and the position represents a pinnacle of service in local government. “I hope to lead an increased emphasis by our organization in using collaboration with other organizations like the New York State Conference of Mayors, and our local legislature to recognize that an increase in state aid to villages is long overdue,” Ryba said. Ryba said that the villages have received no increase in state aid over the past two decades, and in many cases had to borrow from other municipalities to fund necessary improvements. The state funding of $20 million in Aid & Incentives for Municipalities (AIM), actually shows a decrease from past years, Ryba said. “This AIM funding is not only for the villages but also for the towns, so we all share in this tiny pot of money,” Ryba said. Any increase to the state funding of villages would be a significant step, he said. “Personally i don’t know what to hope for but any amount would be a breakthrough of sorts, because it would

Barbara Donno of Plandome Manor (left), Nassau County Village Officials Association immediate past president, administered the oath of office to the incoming NCVOA officers: President Bernie Ryba, mayor of the Village of Old Brookville; 1st Vice President Robert Kennedy from Freeport; 2nd Vice President Elaine Phillips from Flower Hill; and Treasurer Ralph Ekstrand from Farmingdale. serve as recognition that this been overlooked for sometime, and is something that needs to be addressed,” Ryba said. “I’m excited and I’m looking forward to working with the executive board and NCVOA to accomplish things with Nassau County,” Kennedy said. “There’s a lot of differences we have with New York State, and I’m looking forward to working with the mayors to resolve some of these issues.” Kennedy also sits on the executive board of New York State Conference of Mayors, where he said he has fought to change the low tax caps that affect village planning. “I think we need to stick together, all of the villages,” he said. “The issue with the tax cap is unfair and unjust. Only if you get all of the villages together, we

can influence the governor and make some changes to the rules.” The tax cap implemented by Gov. Andrew Cuomo unfairly affects villages when they propose projects or capital improvements, Kennedy said. Another policy Kennedy said he plans to fight is a mandate from the governor which will make the MTA exempt from taxes and excuse the transit agency from going before village planning boards for projects. “That’s something that shouldn’t be in effect, and the planning board and the village should have some input,” Kennedy said. Phillips said: “Local governments are the closest to the people, and the first line in delivering services that local residents need and want. But delivering the

quality services they expect while holding the line on property taxes can be a challenge, and the NCVOA has proven a successful at helping find ways to provide better services while saving tax dollars.” As mayor of Flower Hill since 2012, Phillips said, she has lowered taxes in her village and saved money by sharing services with other local governments. “I am humbled and extremely grateful to my fellow local government leaders for the confidence they have expressed in me with this vote,” she said. Phillips is running for the Seventh District seat in the state Senate. Ekstrand also said he is opposed to tax caps imposed upon villages. He said he’d like to see village governments be able to pay for necessities like water improvements and ambulances without having it apply to the village tax cap. “It’s kind of lopsided, New York City gets all kinds of grants, but the villages of Long Island, we get the crumbs off the bread table,” Ekstrand said. As a pharmacy manager for the past 38 years, Ekstrand said, he will bring his experience in keeping books to the treasurer position, and his nine-year stretch in local government. “I’m one of those do-gooders who wears a thousand hats, and I happen to think that the villages in Nassau County have to get together to force our issues upon the state,” he said. The Nassau County Village Officials Association was created in 1925, with the goal of “encouraging and stimulating cooperation among the member villages for their mutual benefit and welfare,” according to its website. The preceding president of the association was Plandome Manor Mayor Barbara Donno, who swore in the new electees on June 30.

Bat boxes to combat disease-carrying pests Continued from Page 12 birds and other life, as well as the insects they target, and poisons our environment. Bat boxes provide an ecologically safe approach to controlling mosquitoes and other pests in our parks.” Eric Powers, a town parks ranger who hosts North Hempstead TV’s nature program “Off the Trail,” lent his expertise to the project. “We know that it works because of the myriad of trials around the country where these boxes are in place and bats are busy eating their way through the bugs,” Powers said. “We must create the opportunity for the bats to live and exist so that they can eat their way through the mosquito population.” While bats are known for making their home in caves, during the summer they typically live in trees, according to the National Wildlife Federation. The bat boxes are designed to mimic the environment of the space between the bark and trunk of a tree. The wildlife federation and many

other environmental organizations provide instructions on how to make a bat box as a do-it-yourself project. A Manhasset teen, Yianni Biniaris, learned how to make bat boxes as a part of his Eagle Scout project for Troop 71, and is helping the town’s Parks and Recreation Department to combat pests, according to a Town of North Hempstead news release. Biniaris met with Supervisor Bosworth and brought one of his selfmade bat boxes. Biniaris is focusing on still waters and small streams where mosquitoes tend to congregate, like Leeds Pond, Plandome Pond and Harbor Links Golf Course. Kevin Braun, the town’s environmental control specialist, who is also a proponent of the bat houses, said, “The effectiveness is hard to quantify, but we know that bats eat flying insects, including mosquitoes, so it is not a great leap of faith to say that more bat boxes means more bats and less mosquitoes.” The town currently has bat boxes at Manorhaven Beach Park, Harbor Links

Golf Course, Clark Botanic Garden, Plandome Pond Park, Whitney Pond Park and the Hempstead Harbor Trail, and plans to add more with the help of Biniaris and other Boy Scouts who are building bat boxes for their Eagle Scout projects. Other state parks use bat boxes, including Hither Hills in Montauk, where they are located outside the bathroom due to the lights that attract insects at night, Braun said. The Town of North Hempstead also uses essential oils, like rosemary, citronella and insecticidal soaps to spray for pests. For more information on the town’s pest-control efforts, residents can call 311.

Supervisor Judi Bosworth looks over a bat box made by Boy Scout Yianni Biniaris.

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County police tighten security after Dallas Continued from Page 60 “This was an outright target of police officers, the likes of which we’ve seen very rarely in the history of this country,” Krumpter said. “And I think it’s important that we recognize that the police officers there in Dallas were doing a great job. They were out there maintaining individuals’ rights to free speech, and while they were doing their job barbarians just outright attacked them.” Krumpter said there are currently no threats in Nassau County that the department is aware of, but it is actively monitoring and working with other departments on the federal and state levels. In addition to tracking social media for threats, the department’s Special Operations Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team conducted homeland security patrols at large gatherings throughout the county last weekend. The policy of patrolling in pairs is being used in police departments across the country after the Dallas tragedy, including the New York, Washington, D.C., and Boston police departments. “When you’re dealing with snipers, police officers focused on driving aren’t always necessarily focused on anything other than driving a car,” he said. “You know, we talk about distracted driving, so having a second set of eyes provides a degree of safety.” Officers are already required to wear soft body armor under their uniforms, and Nassau has equipped its officers with a tactical overlay vest that provides added protection. Every patrol car is also equipped with helmets to protect against shooter situations, Krumpter said.

In addition to increased safety measures for police officers, Krumpter said the community affairs division and other units will be providing necessary information and support to minority communities. “Everything we talk about here is about trust and building relationships with the community,” Krumpter said. “One of the great things that we have here in Nassau County is we have a degree of trust that is rarely seen anywhere in law enforcement, and it’s about building bridges and maintaining those open lines of communication.” During the “uncertain times” police officers work in today, Krumpter touted the low record of fatal incidents involving his department. From 2015 to today there have been no police-involved shootings in Nassau, he said. “That just goes to the professionalism and restraint that our officers demonstrate every single day,” he said. “I think we’re in a great place right now.” Krumpter said the Dallas shootings won’t change the way the department handles protests, and despite the temporary adjustment, response times won’t change. “We have a proven track record of handling those protests, ensuring the safety of the public and ensuring the safety of our officers,” he said. “Whether you want to look at minor protests that we’ve had, or whether you want to look at something on the scale of Donald Trump visiting Nassau County, or presidential debates, this is a major police department, and the things that we do each and every day prepares for these types of incidents.”

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Community Meetings The Bryant Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, July 20 @ 7:30 p.m. 2 Papermill Road, Roslyn (516) 621-2240 Village of East Williston Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Thursday, July 21 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 2 Prospect Street, East Williston (516) 746-0782

Village of Flower Hill Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Wednesday, July 20 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, One Bonnie Heights Rd, Manhasset (516) 627-5000 Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Board of Commissioners Meeting

Village of Kensington Board of Trustees Meeting

Village of Old Westbury Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, July 20 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall, 2 Nassau Drive, Great Neck (516) 482-4409

Monday, July 18 @ 7:00 p.m. Village Hall, One Stone Hill Road, Old Westbury (516) 626-0800

Village of Lake Success Planning Meeting

Village of Old Westbury Architectural Review Board Meeting

Thursday, July 21 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall, 318 Lakeville Road, Lake Success (516) 482-4411 Village of Manorhaven Architectural Review Board Meeting

Monday, July 18 @ 7:00 p.m. Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Blvd. Port Washington (516) 883-7000 Mineola Memorial Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, July 21 @ 8:30 a.m. Village Hall, One Stone Hill Road, Old Westbury (516) 626-0800

Village of Plandome Manor Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, July 19 @ 7:00 p.m. Village Hall 55 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset (516) 627-3701

Village of Plandome Manor Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Monday, July 18 @ 7:00 p.m. 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola (516) 746-8488

Thursday, July 21 @ 7:00 p.m. Village Hall 55 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset (516) 627-3701

Village of Great Neck Board of Trustees Meeting

Mineola School District Board of Education Business Meeting

Village of Roslyn Architectural Review Board Meeting

Village of Great Neck Planning Meeting

Village of New Hyde Park Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, July 21 @ 8:30 a.m. District Office 236 E Shore Rd, Great Neck (516) 482-0238

Tuesday, July 19 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck (516) 482-0019

Thursday, July 21 @ 7:00 p.m. Willis Avenue School 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola (516) 237-2000

Thursday, July 21 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck (516) 482-0019

Tuesday, July 19 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 1420 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 354-0022

Village of Great Neck Estates Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Village of North Hills Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Thursday, July 21 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall, Atwater Plaza/ 4 Gateway Drive Great Neck (516) 482-8283

Village of Great Neck Plaza Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, July 20 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall 2 Gussack Plaza, Great Neck (516) 482-4500

Tuesday, July 19 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, One Shelter Rock Rd, North Hills (516) 627-3451 Village of North Hills Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, July 20 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, One Shelter Rock Rd, North Hills (516) 627-3451

Monday, July 18 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall 1200 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn (516) 621-1961 Village of Roslyn Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, July 19 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall 1200 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn (516) 621-1961 Village of Roslyn Estates Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Wednesday, July 20 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 25 The Tulips, Roslyn Estates (516) 621-3541

Village of Williston Park Board of Trustees Workshop and Meeting

Monday, July 18 @ 6:30 p.m. (Workshop); 8:00 p.m. (Public Meeting) Village Hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park (516) 746-2193

Meetings are held at the respective Village Halls except where noted. All meetings, dates and times are subject to change.

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Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT​/​ BOOKKEEPER: Optec Communications, Inc. is located in Mineola, NY. Great opportunity for retirees or experienced workers seeking part time and flexible work schedule. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; excellent clerical and writing skills; must be computer literate with knowledge of MS Word & Excel. Knowledge of ACT Database a plus. Tasks will include invoicing, filing, bookkeeping, telephone answering, data entry, etc. Attention to detail is critical in this position. Applicants should have reliable transportation. Casual work environment. Qualified candidates should e-email your resume to aleong@optec.net CHILDCARE CENTER new and beautiful is opening at Trinity Episcopal Church Roslyn! We are interviewing for Head Teachers and Assistant Teachers. Full time and part time positions. Competitive payscale. Tremendous opportunity to be part of a new project serving the children and families of our community at the beginning stages! Please send resume ASAP to: jobapplicationstrinity@gmail.comAll qualified applicants welcome to apply. Please do not call the parish office, interviews begin week of July 11.

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Help Wanted COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER WANTED: The Waldorf School of Garden City seeks a P/T teacher to teach a high school computer science class starting in September 2016. 40 minute afternoon classes 4 times per week. B.A. required. Interested applicants should forward a resume and cover letter to:Roland Rothenbucher, High School Chair at:RRR@waldorfgarden.org. To learn more about the Waldorf School of Garden City visit our website: www.waldorfgarden.org CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER: Full time, NYC. Experience a must. Experienced in alteration and renovation work required. Send resume to submitresumes3@gmail. com NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION PART TIME Blank Slate Media, a fast-growing chain of 6 award-winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for a person experienced in Adobe In Design to lay out newspaper pages on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Offices conveniently located in Williston Park. To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to:sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steven Blank 516-307-1045 x201

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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. We are looking for an enthusiastic and service oriented sales professional with good communication skills. Requirements: minimum 2 years outside sales experience. Newspaper sales experience a plus. Must have your own car. Exclusive protected territory. Opportunity to sell both print and online programs. A collegial, supportive sales team. Award-winning editorial coverage. A separate newspaper for each community allowing advertisers to target their markets. And you to provide the most cost-effective way to advertise. Represent media that produce superior response for clients. Compensation: Salary plus commission, health. To apply please email resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steven Blank at 516-307-1045 ext 201 P/T BABYSITTER NEEDEDWednesday & Friday 10am-4pm for a toddler and infant. Must have own transportation. HS and College OK. Summer through the school yea Call or text Lauren 917-642-5036

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Situation Wanted

PICTURE FRAMER: Williston Park frame shop looking for a part time picture framer. Experience a plus, will train right person. Email Aiden@ mantraframing.com or call 516-7479110

CAREGIVER AVAILABLE Experienced woman seeks full time position to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Live in. Very reliable, non driver, references available. Call May 516-292-2662

Situation Wanted AIDE​/​COMPANION With a sunny personality seeking position to care for your loved ones. Several years experience with dementia, alzheimers, sundown syndrome. References available. Flexible hours. Call Marcia 347-551-1720 CARE GIVER: CNA AIDE looking for companion​/​aide position FT​/​PT live in. Will do light cleaning, showers, baths. Experienced with excellent references. Nursing home experience. Licensed driver w/ own car. Please call Merlyn 516-303-3167

CHILD CARE: Parent Support person available to assist with the home, children, transportation. Experienced. Lives locally. Contact 516-488-1346 COLLEGE STUDENT available to do any odd jobs around your home​​ yard work, cleaning out & organizing garages and basements, pet sitting, party help, etc. Call Drew 516-7125361 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 917-8891606

Elder Care Companion Mature Woman With Car Available for: • Shopping & Errands • Activities • Cooking Meals • Doctor Appointments • Home Organization

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Advertising Sales Executive Blank Slate Media 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 communications skills to sell display, web and email advertising. Earn up to $60,000 in the first-year representing the 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website as well the 5 publications and 1 website owned by Blank Slate’s sales partner, Litmor Publications. ADVERTISE HERE

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and service-oriented sales professional with good communication skills. Requirements: Minimum of 2 years outside sales experience. Newspaper sales experience a plus. Must have your own car. • Exclusive, protected territory • Opportunity to sell both print and online programs • A collegial, supportive sales team • Award-winning editorial coverage • A separate newspaper for each community allowing advertisers to target their markets, and you to provide the most cost-effective way to advertise • Represent media that produce superior response for clients Compensation • Salary plus commission • Health insurance • Paid holidays • Sick days & holidays

To apply, e-mail your resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steve at 516-307-1045 x201 for more information.

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▼ marketplace, real estate, service directory Situation Wanted ELDER CARE: Mature woman available to take care of elderly person. Live in or out. 3 or 4 days. Light cleaning, cooking, laundry. Local excellent references. Please call Luisa 516-485-9215 or 516-451-1781. Leave message. HOME HEALTH AIDE: seeking companion​/​private job caring for the elderly. 20 years experience, doctors appointments, cooking, light housekeeping, laundry. Driver’s license. 347-869-3927 or 718-7761343 HOME HEALTH ATTENDANT​/​LPN CERTIFIED: Available to work & care for elderly. Live in or out. Offering Skilled Nursing Care full time or part time. Overnight also. Please call Audrey Allen: 516-444-2331 NANCY’S CLEANING SERVICE Let me do the work for you! Homes, apartments and offices! Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, organizing, etc. Professional appearance Excellent references English speaking Own transportation Free estimates! Call or text Nancy 516-469-5517. Email: nancybenitez023@gmail.com

Marketplace GARDEN CITY ENTIRE HOUSE SALE July 15 & July 16 10am-4pm 125 Meadow Street Singer Sewing Machine, Lenox, Llardro, Bedroom Furniture, Mini Fridges​/​Freezer, Artwork, Fishing Equipment, Collectibles. GARDEN CITY MOVING SALE EXTRAVAGANZA Outside Friday July 15 10am-5pm Saturday July 16 10am-5pm 49 Hilton Avenue Top Fashion Names for Women​/​some Men in many sizes! Household, Kitchenware, Interior Decorative items, like-new Furniture. See www. lisaler.com for pictures and rain date information. POWER TOOLS FOR SALE: drill press, table saw, band saw, scroll saw, belt​/​disc sander, router, planer. Reasonable offer accepted. 516621-1419

Auctions ONLINE AUCTION w​/ Bid Center, Lots, Land & Houses, Roaring Gap, NC, Begins Closing 8/4/16, Selling Regardless of Price at the End of the Auction. ironhorseauction.com. 800997-2248. NCAL 3936

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GARDEN CITY Tag​/​Garage Sale​​ Downsizing RAIN OR SHINE Saturday July 16 9am​​3pm 129 Meadbrook Rd Couches, hutch, dresser, French chaise lounge, tables, Mexican pottery, paintings, home goods, air conditioners, tools and much more! INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Monday July 18, 2016 9:30 am 52 Miller Ave Floral Park, NY 11001 Tools, ladders, garage, settee, windsor dining chairs, dining table, kitchen table, costume jewelry and more...Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

Employment

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? ORSTRANGERS 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

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Office Space GARDEN CITY Fully furnished 12 x 14 wood paneled professional office with private entrance in prime Garden City location. Monthly rent $1,500. Available for immediate occupancy. Call 516-294-8797

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real estate for sale

Condo/Co-Op For Sale ALBERTSON CONDO 60+ 1 BR, 1.5 Bath, Laundry Room & Storage Room in apt. Lots of closets. Screened & storm Terrace. 1 Garage space. Close to everything. Low maintenance & taxes. $270,000. Principals Only. Contact: 516-437-7233

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Lots for Sale

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MOUNTAIN TOP LIQUIDATION 30 Mile Views! 4.3 Acres only $29,900. 90 mins from the city! Excellent financing. Call now 888-320-0920

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Apartment For Rent GARDEN CITY PARK HOUSE SHARE: First floor, private bedroom and bathroom, full use of basement with separate washer and dryer, share kitchen. Cable and utilities included. Move right in. $1100. Jill 516-354-4340

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GARDEN CITY Luxury 2 Br/2 Ba. Doorman, Elevator, W/D in unit. Stainless appliances, granite countertops, no pets. Available August 1, 2016. $3,900​/​month.516-850-4468 or 516-873-6464 Email: hycarlinsky@yahoo.com Armstrong Properties

ATRIUM TOWNHOUSE Immaculate. COMPLETELY UPDATED. 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 1800sf. Granite Kitchen, Updated Baths, CAC​/​ VAC, 23 x 17 Great Room, Patio 8 x 18, Underground Parking, Great Storage. $380K 516-993-6407 or 516-747-3036

ELITE AUTO DETAILING: Anthony Masia, Owner​/​Operator Dependable, professional detailer. SUV’s, vans, pick-ups also detailed at a higher price. We specialize in imports​/​Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati. $10 off complete detail. Spring Wash & Wax Special $85​/​cars only. Coupons not to be combined 631-612-7152

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Open House POINT LOOKOUT OPEN HOUSE Saturday 7/16 12pm-3pm Sunday 7/17 1pm-3pm 25 Inwood Ave 5 BR, 3 Bath 2,400 sf Spacious California Ranch on 3 lots. CAC, LR w/ gas fireplace, built-in Cedar Sauna. Possible M/D with permits. 2 car garage, beach rights. $798,000. MLS #2789823 Christine 631-748-8044 Armstrong Properties, Inc.

Out Of Town Real Estate COUNTRY RETREAT with 90 acres. Minutes from Cooperstown. 4 BR, 2 Bath, 2,100 sf house with 4 car garage. Pond & Pole barn. Great for hunting. $415,000. 315720-1901

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There are over 20 private country clubs on our “Gold Coast” with some ranked among the finest in the nation. This is the world of Sabrina, The Great Gatsby and Wall Street wealth. The more wellknown clubs on the north shore include Piping Rock Club, Meadow Brook Club, The Creek Club, Glen Oaks Club, Deepdale Golf Club, Sands Point Golf Club, The Tam O’Shanter Club, Cold Spring Country Club, Engineers Country Club, Plandome Country Club, North Hempstead, North Hills and North Shore Country Club, Fresh Meadow Country Club, Glen Head Country Club and The Muttontown Club. Every motorist on Long Island is familiar with the sight of those pristine tree lined fairways hidden behind a chain link fence. Although country clubs hold a controversial position in American culture, they are an established social institution because they serve numerous functions, which we will explore in this series. They symbolize the attaining of the American Dream and the embodiment of power, success, social grace, beauty and commu-

called city clubs and they still ex- Times had a special daily section which announced who had been ist today. These informal dining clubs dismissed from a prominent club. Dress code helped to create a for men allowed them to share literature, exchange news and social atmosphere at the city club views, enjoy each other’s com- that instilled decorum and most pany at dinner. These clubs were of the members already had been modeled after British men’s clubs trained in proper dress and behavand the first in America were the ior from their nannies, their parSomerset Club in Boston founded ents and in their boarding schools. Towards the end of the 19th in 1829, Philadelphia Club founded in 1834 and the Union Club of century these elites desired to escape the stifling heat and odor New York founded in 1836. These clubs required the men of city life and began to establish Dr. Tom Ferraro to have some wealth, be of re- summer homes along the north Our Town spectable standing in society and shore of Long Island and along the Jersey shore. usually from eminent families. This group enjoyed various Denial at the Union Club nity. meant you were blackballed from sports which required space. It The sports most often associany other club since the New York was not long be ated with country club life include golf, tennis, squash, equestrian sport, swimming, boating, billiards and bowling. To understand the social function of the country club one must understand the history of these clubs. Their beginnings are found in the 19th century city. With the growth of the merchant and professional class in the cities there grew a need for this new elite class to have a place to meet and relax. This gave birth to what was Here is a view of the pastoral beauty of the typical North Shore

Forget nuclear power, support clean energy Continued from Page 22 years after its licenses have expired. “Just as the space shuttle Challenger was brought down by a seemingly minor faulty O-ring, Indian Point is in danger from untimely degradation and damage to key bolts. Located a mere 26 miles from New York City, a radiation release at Indian Point could reach Times Square in as little as 90 minutes in the right weather conditions, making evacuation of New York City impossible. The Indian Point reactors’ licenses expired in 2013 and 2015, respectively, and the plant is operating beyond its 40-year life span while the NRC considers whether to extend the license for an additional 20 years,” writes Damon Moglen of Friends of the Earth, who spearheaded the U.S. Court of Appeals filing. “This is a matter of common sense denied: if a machine breaks, you have to figure out what is wrong and then fix it,” Moglen said. “Instead, at Indian Point, Entergy has decided that the priority is to get the damaged reactor up and running by summer to protect their profits. And the NRC is acting like a lap dog and not the watchdog assuring that

the reactors are safe to operate. It has been repeatedly suggested that the NRC is a ‘captured’ agency, captive of the very industry they are directed by Congress to regulate. This is a disgraceful and shocking example of that corporate capture.” “In my day, the NRC was a real, independent regulator,” said Dave Freeman, who was the head of the New York Power Authority in the mid-1990s, which operated the Indian Point nuclear reactors at that time. “Now the agency seems primarily concerned with facilitating rather than regulating the nuclear industry. “ (“In my day” refers to the time before private, for-profit corporations not accountable to the government or people, bought and ran these plants, and put taxpayers on the hook for indemnity.) Indeed, what is happening at Indian Point is part and parcel of the bigger issue: for the past 150 years, the infrastructure of our economy, indeed our entire society, has been based on dirty fuels and a dependency on utility companies (going back to Thomas Edison and William Barstow who dominated the utility companies). They still hold power to obstruct the transition from dirty fuels that

can be seen to blight the environment, cause the extinction of half the world’s species, making vast portions of the earth uninhabitable and condemning millions to a life of sickness or premature death. Just this month we are seeing horrific wildfires in California, fatal flooding in West Virginia, and record heat in between. You have to wonder about a company like Entergy’s ability to keep Indian Point operating and it comes back to some of the themes of this presidential election having to do with “political revolution.” In that vein, on July 24, just before the Democratic National Convention gets underway in Philadelphia, thousands of people will take part in a March for a Clean Energy Revolution, and demand a transition from dirty energy to renewable power. The objectives are these: Ban Fracking Now. Keep Fossil Fuels in the Ground. Stop Dirty Energy. Environmental Justice For All. Quickly and Justly Transition to 100% Renewable Energy. “Here in New York, we banned fracking, halted the Port Ambrose liquefied natural gas facility, and stopped the Constitution and NED pipelines. But we

continue to face an onslaught of pipelines, storage facilities and power plants. Even as we maintain our commitment to stopping these projects, we must come together to demand a national energy policy that doesn’t endanger our communities or planet,” writes Eric Weltman, senior organizer, Food & Water Watch, which is participating in the march. This notion of an economy and society transitioned to clean, renewable energy is no longer pie-in-the-sky: the cost in money and public health of extracting dirty fuels like coal and oil and natural gas are going up while technological innovation and market acceptance are bringing down the cost and of clean renewables. Indeed, after his meeting with the presidents of Canada and Mexico, President Obama declared, “Ten years from now, North America we will get half of our energy from clean energy sources.” That is, if a Democrat is in the White House. There will be buses from our area to get people to the march. To sign up and find out about transportation, go to www. cleanenergymarch.org.

Sports Cosmos steal stoppage time win in Miami Cosmos striker, Lucky Mkosana, struck for a brace, including a stoppage time winner, to help lift the New York Cosmos to a 3-2 win over Miami FC at FIU Stadium Saturday night. “It was important for us to win a game like this, to show the spirit and to go back to being the team that can win games in the last moment,” Cosmos Head Coach Giovanni Savarese said. “It was important to get these three points to maintain us at the top of the table.” Mkosana opened the scoring in the 39th minute with his second goal in as many games. David Diosa played a spectacular low cross through traffic where he found Mkosana in stride and the forward from Zimbabwe beat his defender to the far post and knocked past goalkeeper Mario Daniel Vega. Kwadwo Poku opened his account for Miami FC, equalizing in the 73rd minute after the

former New York City FC midfielder won a footrace to latch onto a long pass from Cvitanich and deposited a shot inside the far post from 16 yards out. Yohandry Orozco gave the Cosmos a 2-1 lead in the 81st minute after he finished a nice give-and-go from second-half substitute Andrés Flores and tapped past Miami goalkeeper Vega with the outside of his right foot from close range. “Orozco was looking to do that play one or two times before in the match and was able to combine with Flores to find the space to score an important goal,” Savarese said. “He had a very good game as well and I thought it was a fantastic goal.” However, Darío Cvitanich equalized on a well-struck penalty to the right of goalkeeper Brian Holt three minutes from full time, after Hunter Freeman was ruled to have barged over Jaime Chávez in the box.

Three minutes past full time, Hunter Freeman took one last corner kick and found Mkosana right after the ball bounced off the first post, and without hesitating the striker pushed the ball gently to the bottom of the net to claim the victory for the Cosmos. “For me, it was a great ball, great service right there. The ball was coming inside and at the end Lucky was great to put his body there,” Savarese said. “They marked us zonally and there was open space there and Lucky was smart to run into that space.” Mkosana’s second goal of the night capped a wild final 10 minutes that saw three combined goals as the Cosmos improve to 2-0-0 in the NASL Fall Season. The Cosmos have a quick turnaround for their next NASL Fall Season match, hosting JackPHOTO Courtesy new york cosmos sonville Armada FC Wednesday night at Hofstra’s Shuart Sta- Cosmos midfielder Juan Arango (No. 18) and goalkeeper Brian dium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Holt in action against Miami FC.

Town saltues synchronized skaters North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Council Members Anna Kaplan and Dina De Giorgio and the Town Council honored 2016 Synchronized Skating Champions Alyssa Politoski and Tracy Wang before the Town Board Meeting on June 21 at Town Hall. The skaters from Manhasset were presented certificates of recognition to celebrate taking first place in the intermediate division at the 2016 Synchronized Skating Championships in Kalamazoo, MI. Synchronized skating incorporates multiple skaters performing a program on ice together as a team. From left: Council Member Lee Seeman, Council Member Angelo Ferrara, Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Council Member Dina De Giorgio, Alyssa Politoski, Gigi Politoski, North Hempstead Town Judi Bosworth, Tracy Wang, Grace Tian,1 Council Member CHERRY 1-8 Supervisor Page - 07-11-16_Layout 1 7/12/16 2:25 PM Page Anna Kaplan.

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