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Ray Plakstis remembered for generosity

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Former fire chief, trustee, business owner, 9/11 responder dies at 57

BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN Ray Plakstis Jr., a former Alert Fire Company fire chief, deputy mayor and business owner sometimes known as the “unofficial mayor” of Great Neck, died on Friday from cancer diagnosed in 2016 that the fire company believes was linked to Sept. 11. He was 57.

Plakstis was a two-time chief of the Alert Fire Company, where he was a 33-year member and a first responder who made numerous trips to Ground Zero to aid in the recovery effort. He also served as a trustee in the Village of Great Neck and owned Doray Enterprises in Great Neck.

But many people also remembered him for his problem-solving, ability to teach and selflessness, whether it was offering his gas station as a fueling site in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, maintaining the Saddle Rock Memorial Bridge

or installing Christmas decorations at the Village Green.

“Ray was a gift to the community,” Rebecca Rosenblatt Gilliar, a local activist who ran his campaign for trustee, said Monday.

“He was third generation here, his roots were deep, and most of the things that he did for the community went unpraised at the time.

He never sought the limelight, he never sought congratulations or thanks.”

He was “the unofficial mayor of the Village of Great Neck long before he ran for office,” Gilliar added.

Mike Green, the chairman of the Alert Fire Company, said Plakstis was instrumental in getting the department where it is today. He spearheaded training, was always innovative and sought new technologies to make the department better.

He always found a way to get things done, Green said. One Continued on Page 66

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Robin Fleishman announces the winners of a raffle at a Hadassah event last Wednesday, where women were armed with knowledge on how to find, prevent and treat breast cancer. See story on page 3.

G.N. schools get good marks in security audit

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last Thursday night, praising the school board’s “proactive” stance on security while offerRedLand Strategies present- ing a few suggestions to boost ed the results of its monthslong it further.

Michael Balboni, the presisecurity audit of the Great dent and managing director of Neck school district’s facilities RedLand Strategies, said the au-

dit consisted of interviews, site assessments, identifying emergency protocols, technology and reviewing plans.

Overall, Balboni said that while the school district has made commendable and susContinued on Page 67

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Ex Port resident tied All G.N. district up in Russia scandal races uncontested Felix Sater a figure in Trump-Russia investigation Sewer, water and fire, park races Dec. 11

BY J E S S I C A PA R K S A former resident of Sands Point, Felix Sater, has surfaced as a major figure in the Trump-Russia investigations due to his involvement in negotiations to build a Trump tower in Moscow during the 2016 election cycle.

Sater is known locally for the time he served on the board of the Chabad of Port Washington and for having been the recipient of its “Man of the Year” award in 2010 and 2014. !

The Russian-American businessman, who has worked on a number of Trump family business deals, including Trump SoHo, was in the limelight again last Thursday after President Donald Trump’s former attorney, Michael D. Cohen, pleaded guilty to having lied to Congress about the details of his client’s Russian real estate dealings.

Cohen originally testified to Congress that negotiations for the “Moscow Project” ended in January 2016. However, emails and correspondence obtained by a number of news outlets, and later confirmed by the attorney, indicate negotiations did not fall through until June 2016, when Trump was the presumptive Republican presidential nomination.

In Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller’s court filing, he mentions “Individual-2,” who was Cohen’s main contact in Russia during his efforts to complete the long-sought Moscow deal. Media reports later identified this individual to be Sater.

The Chabad of Port Washington declined to comment on Sater’s recently revealed actions but said it is no longer affiliated with him.

Sater immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 7, claiming refugee status from the Soviet Union for his Jewish religion. ! After dropping out of Pace University at the age of 18, Sater worked on Wall Street

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Felix Sater accepting the “Man of the Year” award from the Chabad of Port Washington in 2014. until he was 25, when a bar fight led to him losing his license.

Having to support his family and a newborn child, Sater found alternative ways to stay involved in the finance field, forming a company that claimed to buy and sell stocks on NASDAQ. In reality, it was a “pump and dump” scheme where his company inflated stock prices and sold them off once investors started buying in, according to court documents.

The documents also reported the company to have had extensive ties with the New York City mafia, which mainly acted as the muscle behind the business.

After having pleaded guilty to one count of racketeering in 1998, Sater was enlisted by the FBI as an informant and “provided crucial intelligence information and assistance to numerous U.S. national security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies,” he said in a statement provided to the House Intelligence Committee in December 2017.

In 2003, Sater joined Bayrock Group LLC, a luxury mortgage firm whose home office was on the 24th floor of Trump Tower in Manhattan.

From his desk, Sater performed clandestine operations on the behalf of the U.S., and also brokered deals for Trump, his neighbor two floors up who at the time was a real estate mogul, according to news reports.

Sater said in an interview with The Los Angeles Times that he “was building Trump Towers by day and hunting Bin Laden by night.”

According to Buzzfeed News, in 2004 Sater “persuaded a source in Russia’s foreign military intelligence to hand over the name and photographs of a North Korean military operative who was purchasing equipment to build the country’s nuclear arsenal,” on behalf of the United States.

In 2005, Sater made his origContinued on Page 67

All seems quiet on the special district election front in Great Neck, with commissioner races in the Great Neck Park District, Great Neck Water Pollution Control District and ManhassetLakeville Fire and Water District!all being uncontested.

The elections will be held on Tuesday.

Robert “Bob” Lincoln has been serving on the Great Neck Park District Board of Commissioners since 2001 and is! seeking a seventh term.

In a previous interview, Lincoln said he is hoping to be a part of projects like completing a community needs survey and possibly creating an indoor recreational center. This follows years of seeking to modernize and maintain park district facilities while staying on a “financially stable base.”

“I think we have some interesting things on the horizon that I would really like to be a part of,” Lincoln said.

The park district’s jurisdiction spans most of the Great Neck peninsula, save for Saddle

Rock, Lake Success, Great Neck Estates, Harbor Hills and University Gardens, according to the!district website.

Polls will be open from 1 to 9 p.m.

Polling locations include the Great Neck House at 14 Arrandale Ave., Manhasset-Lakeville Firehouse at 97 Jayson Ave., and the Great Neck Social Center at 80 Grace Ave. Steve Reiter, a commissioner of the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District, is seeking a third term with the district spanning much of Great Neck and part of Manhasset.

Like Lincoln, Reiter said he wants to see through a number of projects like upgrading the district’s three anaerobic digesters, adding a third micro-turbine, and building the county’s first grease receiving station.

“I’m pretty happy to be running again with everything that’s going on,” Reiter said.

Voters in the northern half of the district can vote at the Great Neck House at 14 Arrandale Ave. between 1 and 9 p.m. The polling place for voters in the southern half is at the Great Neck SoContinued on Page 56

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Bob Lincoln, Steve Reiter and Brian Morris are all running uncontested in their respective elections.

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Teaming up against breast cancer

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More than 100 women went to Temple Beth-El to attend an event about breast cancer hosted by Hadassah last Wednesday night.

BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N Gathered before a room full of women in pink, Great Neck resident Beth Farkas told a multigenerational story of cancer survival.

Her mother beat breast cancer in 1999. Her grandmother lost to ovarian cancer several years earlier. And then Farkas, a mother of three, was diagnosed with breast cancer and went through a “19-month ordeal of testing, surgeries

and treatments” in 2004.

A BRCA gene mutation, 10 times more common in Ashkenazi Jews than the general population, was a factor.

“In addition to the vast progress that has been made, I believe that addressing the BRCA gene is a powerful approach to protecting a particularly high-risk population for developing breast cancer,” Farkas said. “My personal story seems to represent scenarios that play out in families with susception to the BRCA gene.”

Farkas was one of many women who spoke last Wednesday night at Hadassah’s Pink Challah Bake, an event aiming to raise money to go toward Hadassah’s research and clinical trials in cancer prevention, genetic diagnosis and treatment.

The event was hosted with Sharsheret, a not-for-profit organization supporting Jewish women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer.

Nancy Cohen, the Long Island program coordinator for Sharsheret and a

Lake Success resident, outlined some of the services her organization offers like trained professionals, peer support, community events and educational programs.

Cohen also highlighted the increased risk for cancer in people with the BRCA gene mutation, present in 1 of 40 Ashkenazi Jews, and the importance of taking action like getting screened, staying active and eating healthy.

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‘Tis the season for South High singers

BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N For Great Neck South High School’s choral singers, it is the busiest time of the year, with winter concerts, performances in the district and invitations to perform elsewhere – not to mention exams.

But one thing they’ve always made time for?

Ushering in the holidays at the Inn at Great Neck during the annual tree lighting party.

“We had all of the high school years represented,” Janine Robinson, the vocal music director of Great Neck South High School, said in an interview. “It’s a very busy time of year for the students … but they love this tradition.”

At this year’s Christmas tree lighting party at the inn on Monday, the students helped entertain a crowd of more than 50 people both out in the cold and inside.

They sang several holiday classics, like “Oh Hanukkah,” “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” “Frosty the Snowman,” and a dozen other songs.

The party has been a tradition for more than 15 years, principal manager Alan Mindel said last year, with a goal of spreading holiday cheer and bringing the community together.

“I think it shows how cohesive the Great Neck community is,” Robinson said of this year’s attendance. “It shows that the community really sticks together and appreciates what’s going on in our schools.”

General manager Nicholas Horn, who dresses up as Santa Claus each year for the event, said this year was the biggest turnout he could remember.

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“They’re the first call we make,” Horn said of South High’s singers. “They’re great. The kids are wonderful singers.”

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“ he students love to share their music with the community. It brings joy to both the community and the singers themselves. We look forward to inviting incoming students to continue this great tradition.”

Janine Robinson THE VOCAL MUSIC DIRECTOR OF GREAT NECK SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

And, according to Robinson, it’s a call the students will continue to answer.

“The students love to share their music with the community,” Robinson said.

“It brings joy to both the community and the singers themselves.”

“We look forward to inviting incoming students to continue this great tradition,” she added.

The performers included Aalia Syed, Angelina Fazzini, Sophia Wotman, Sunjae Lee, Robert Zheng, Ashley Yu, Talia Katz and Danielle Drucker.

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Fixes eyed for Steamboat property

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G.N. architect pitches upgrades to unoccupied residences damaged by fire several years ago

BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN Great Neck village trustees took on site plan review authority for a proposal for 113 Steamboat Road on Tuesday night, hoping to turn the burned out property into a home for five apartments – down from its previous seven.

Angelo Costa, a Great Neck-based architect representing the owners, said the proposed development – Ohr Haemeth, or Light of Truth – would essentially be “a repeat of what it was before.”

“The property has been unoccupied for a number of years due to fire damage,” Costa said. “And the owners would like to restore its prior use with some improvements that I think will reduce its existing nonconformance.”

The three-story front building would be reduced to four units from five and the rear building would go from two to one.

Both buildings would have sprinklers and not change in height, Costa said, while the property itself would be renovated and feature new landscaping.

The proposed development is across the street from Kollel Ohr HaEmet, an Orthodox congregation that describes itself on its website as Great Neck’s “Community Torah Learning Center.”

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that “flatly condemns” Airbnb’s decision to remove listings of homes in Jewish settlements within the West Bank.

Audience members applauded the move.

Trustees also discussed the possibility of granting parking permission in front of the homes of 31 Beach Road and 35 Beach Road for home aides.

The board directed the Building Department to follow up with the owners, inspect the area and see what can be done.

In other village business, David Zielenziger asked if any more details could be given about the village entering a contract to purchase and subdivide the property at 53 East Shore Road.

“We can’t discuss the ongoing transaction,” Trustee Bart Sobel said.

A Hampshire Road resident also expressed concern about a streetlight at her driveway being out.

At the beginning of the meeting, trustees also called for a moment of silence for Ray Plakstis Jr., a former deputy mayor, PHOTO FROM MELTZER / COSTA AND ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS firefighter and business owner who died from cancer at 57. He made frequent trips Ohr Haemeth, or Light of Truth, would be home to students and rabbis asto Ground Zero to help with recovery efforts. sociated with a nearby synagogue.

The next Board of Trustees meeting dents of the synagogue and rabbis and across the street,” Costa said. will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at their families while they temporarily In unrelated village business, trust- 7:30 p.m. at 61 Baker Hill Road. stay and use the house for the synagogue ees unanimously signed onto a resolution

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NIFA signs off on county budget Cites $59.1 million in risk, but praises ‘notable progress’ in Nassau’s finances since 2014

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The Nassau Interim Finance Authority signed off on County Executive Laura Curran’s $3.07 billion budget last Tuesday night, the final approval for a budget approved by the Legislature on Nov. 19.

NIFA Executive Director Evan Cohen said that his staff projects $59.1 million worth of risk for fiscal 2019, but also noted that the county has made “notable progress in realigning its finances and reducing the size of its deficits since peaking in 2014,” according to draft minutes of Tuesday night’s NIFA meeting.

Paired with the budget approval was authorization to borrow up to $100 million to help handle a backlog of $360 million worth of unpaid certiorari claims, following NIFA’s directors concluding that “a new and aggressive set of measures are being taken to finally bring this problem under control,” according to draft minutes.

“We have NIFA’s support because our reassessment plan is credible,” Curran said last Wednesday.

“NIFA’s approval of my ‘no property tax increase’ budget and this

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran bonding is part of my comprehensive plan to fix assessment. We are taking critical steps to restore the County’s fiscal health.”

Nassau’s assessment rolls have not been updated since 2011, when then-County Executive Edward Mangano’s administration froze assessment levels. Since then, thousands of residents filed grievances on the value of their homes. This,

in turn, cost the county millions in taxes while putting a higher burden onto people who did not challenge the assessed values of their home.

Curran came into office with a promise to fix the assessment system and make it fairer. In March, she unfroze the assessment roll and then moved to reassess every parcel in Nassau County at a 0.10 percent level of assessment rather than the

0.25 percent rate.

Currently, she is working with the state Legislature to transition the tax impact changes on residential properties over a five-year span.

The Nassau County Legislature also recently passed a law requiring assessment notices to include the tax impact on individual property owners.

“It is tempting to play it safe and just keep kicking the can down the road,” Curran wrote in a letter to Newsday on Nov. 21. “But I know a transition over at least five years to new assessments will put the county on the right path for our future and our children’s future.”

NIFA also signed off on a new Nassau County Police Department facility at Nassau Community College, a project in progress for nearly 10 years.

The group approved the county’s $42.97 million contract with E&A Restoration Inc. to construct the 90,000-square foot facility, which is expected to cost about $54 million.

Among its features will be an Asset Forfeiture and Intelligence Lead Development Center, a 500seat auditorium, a training and

tactics warehouse, 10 multipurpose classrooms that can be combined into five 70-person rooms for training, and an emergency vehicle operations course, according to Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder.

“This new facility will not only benefit our membership but our federal, state and village law enforcement partners,” Ryder said.

“The Nassau County Police Department has always been a world-class law enforcement organization; however it has been many decades since we had a training facility worthy of our membership.”

Nassau Community College officials also previously said that students – particularly those in the realm of health, nursing and criminal science – will have “hands-on learning opportunities” in the facility.

Currently, the Police Department leases space at the former Hawthorne Elementary School in Massapequa Park for about $700,000 a year.

Both Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature have expressed support for the new academy.

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Puttin’ on Ritz-Carlton Residences

BY J E D HENDRIXSON The new luxury condominiums at 3000 Royal Court, designed as part of phase two of the development project at the RitzCarlton Residences in North Hills, officially opened on Wednesday.

RXR Realty, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty and community members gathered in the club room of the building last Wednesday to celebrate the project’s completion and sales of many of the 244 multimillion-dollar condos.

“Most importantly for me this evening, is how proud I am of this project and how proud I am of the people that work for me,” said Joe Graziose, RXR Realty executive vice president of residential development and construction.

Amenities at the residences, the RitzCarlton’s 47th residential development, include 24-hour concierge service, doormen and porters who deliver guests directly to a resident’s door and a 25,000-square-foot clubhouse in the center of the complex featuring a private theater, golf simulator and indoor and outdoor pools.

RXR Realty, the developer of the residences, named Daniel Gale Sotheby’s as the project’s exclusive marketing and sales team at its inception.

“What they’re selling here isn’t square footage, rooms and bathrooms,” Daniel Gale Sotheby’s CEO Deirdre O’Connell said.

“They’re really selling lifestyle.

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The Ritz-Carlton Residences, North Hills has mostly filled the units in phase one and will now begin filling phase two.

“That’s what the Ritz-Carlton has to offer and that’s why people are attracted here. They want to come and experience the carefree life behind the gates.”

Some 50 percent of 120 units in phase two of the development are in contract to sell and will begin closing in December,

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O’Connell said.

The project began more than a decade ago, when RXR purchased the nearly 18acre plot on the Long Island Expressway South Service Road. It was then divided into two phases as a result of the 2008 financial crisis, with phase one completed in

May 2016.

Phase one featured 124 units in the first two buildings, ranging in size from 1,500 to 3,800 square feet and with an average price tag of $2.1 million.

Since phase one’s completion more than a year ago, 119 of the 124 units have been filled and the residents who have moved in have developed a strong sense of community, RXR and Daniel Gale officials said.

“The most amazing part is they actually love each other,” said Darryll Adams, general manager of the residences. “They all show up at the functions and they’ve really come together as a community.”

Adams said he does everything for residents from booking hotels in Asia to fixing a flat tire.

“Beside the management and administrative aspects, what I focus on is the RitzCarlton lifestyle,” Adams said. “The part I enjoy the most is providing different events and entertainment to keep them energetic.”

The spaces at the residences are conducive for large gatherings and events like wine tastings, breakfasts, a happy hour for dogs and community bonding all times of the week, said Emily Bock, RXR director of marketing.

The condos themselves are the epitome of opulent, casual living.

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NIFA OKs $1.4M for local capital projects

BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N The Nassau Interim Finance Authority, or NIFA, signed off on a county plan to issue more than $87 million in bonds for capital improvement projects last Tuesday, including nearly $1.4 million for area projects.

According to NIFA documents, the county had requested to borrow $1.39 million to go toward six projects for county parks and traffic safety projects.

While the County Legislature approved the bond ordinances for the projects, state law# dictates that NIFA must review and approve long-term or short-term borrowing by the county.

“NIFA staff has worked with the County to be certain that these are of the highest priority and can be funded through the issuance of bonds,” according to a draft of NIFA’s Tuesday night meeting.

All of the project amounts requested have bond ordinances that have been approved by the Legislature.

The 89-acre Christopher Morley Park in the Roslyn-North Hills area,

home to wooded nature trails, an ice rink, swimming pool, tennis courts and other features, will be the subject of “various improvements.” NIFA voted to allow Nassau County to borrow $500,000 for the project.

The authority also voted to let Nassau County borrow $500,000 for rehabilitating Sand Point Park’s seawall, which it described as a “protective barrier which prevents beach erosion” and thus protects the historic Falaise Mansion and Hempstead House.

NIFA also signed off on the county borrowing $250,000 for traffic safety improvements on Roslyn Road in Roslyn Heights and $40,000 for a stabilization feasibility study to investigate “potential methodologies of stabilizing Shore Road in Port Washington.”

Great Neck will see a fair share of capital projects, too. NIFA allowed the county to borrow $50,000 to go toward replacing decaying medians and make safety improvements along Middle Neck Road and $50,000 to make traffic safety improvements on Cuttermill Road.

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NIFA is allowing Nassau County to borrow $1.4 million to go toward a variety of projects within North Hempstead.

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The Manhasset Community Fund is in the middle of its annual drive to provide support for local non-profit charities.!It accepts donations online through PayPal at ManhassetCommunityFund.org or by check to Manhasset Community Fund, P.O. Box 322, Manhasset, NY 11030.

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Tree of Life heroes star in Winter concerts Roslyn menorah lighting and an art show

BY M AY L A N L .

ST U DA R T

Hundreds of people gathered in Roslyn under a blanket of wet fog Sunday evening, the first night of the Hanukkah, with six guests of honor: Pittsburgh police officers.

The Chabad of Roslyn hosted six Pittsburgh law enforcement officials who responded to the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in October.

They joined the community and local officials in lighting the tallest menorah on Long Island.

“A little light will dispel all darkness,” said Chabad of Roslyn Rabbi Aaron Konikov. “And we have with us, representing that magnitude, the first responders from Pittsburgh which represent the modernday Maccabees.”

The Maccabees were a group of rebel Jews during the second century B.C.E. that defeated the Greek army of Seleucids and reclaimed the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

Konikov said the Pittsburgh officers who were the first to respond to the mass shooting personify the Maccabees because they fought for goodness and to protect the Jewish people.

“They raced into the face of darkness and smothered the evil,” Konikov said. “And everyone must emulate our modernday Maccabees.”

The Roslyn chabad menorah is over 30 feet tall and overlooks the Long Island Expressway, so to light the shamash, the taller, middle candle and the first night’s candle, out of eight, Konikov, Pittsburgh Police Cmdr. Jason Lando and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran jumped on" the aerial ladder of truck 594 of the Roslyn Highlands Hook & Ladder, Engine & Hose Company.

The crowd prayed in unison with Rabbi Konikov as he said three prayers for the lighting of the candles over the speakers from the top of the menorah with Curran and Lando.

After the prayers and with the menorah lit, locals mingled with law enforcement officials and lingered for the Hanukkah car parade that followed.

Rhonda Samuel and Eric Gelfand of Roslyn made sure to shake every officer’s hand and thank the visitors for their

PHOTO BY MAYLAN L. STUDART

Pittsburgh police officers joined Roslyn’s Jewish community Sunday night for a menorah lighting. heroism.

“What happened in Pittsburgh was a terrorist attack and it gave us so much sadness,” said Samuel. “So, to hear that [the officers] were traveling all the way here to stand here in the pouring rain with us, we had to personally come out and say thank you because they put their lives in danger, they ran into this building without knowing what was going to be in front of them.”

“They’re what we call real ‘menschen,’” Gelfand said of the officers.

Pittsburgh Officer Michael Bailey said he felt honored to be in Roslyn.

“They’re supporting us, so it’s important for us to support as well,” said Bailey. “It was a traumatic event that the Jewish community went through, and it’s good to show that the police departments are willing to protect them and to come out here and show their support with the menorah lighting.”

Konikov said he hosted the six officers after the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police sponsored their visit.

“The bureau wanted [the officers] to have a little respite from all of it – burials, ceremonies,” he said. “This is a little tribute for them to be honored and have some serenity, and it’s our privilege to host them.”

The officers stayed at a nearby hotel on Long Island and took in the sights of New York City. It was Officer Bailey’s first time in New York.

“Everybody has been very nice, very accommodating,” he said. “Roslyn is very beautiful.”

Officer David Shifren said

he is one of only four Jewish police officers out of the nearly 950 Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers. He taught English at a yeshiva before becoming a police officer.

“I felt especially horrified it happened,” Shifren said about the mass shooting he responded to. “But the outpouring of love from around the country has been great to see.”

He said police offices in Squirrel Hill, where the shooting took place, are covered with thank you letters and drawings.

He said he never saw such a show of togetherness before.

Curran and state Sen.-elect Anna Kaplan (D-Great Neck) came to personally thank the officers.

“Thanks to Pittsburgh for making the schlep to be with us,” Curran said. “Tonight, we will be a light in the darkness.”

“You have a special place in our hearts for helping out,” Kaplan said.

Despite the drizzle and gloomy weather, there were mostly smiles in the crowd, especially from the Pittsburgh officers, as children danced to music and the locals distributed jelly doughnuts to the crowd.

Curran gave a citation for bravery to each of the Pittsburgh officers. She also" thanked Nassau County law enforcement officers for their support.

Several people in the crowd mentioned the unexpected feeling of support they felt, even Officer Bailey.

“You hear all this stuff about police officers on the news, but you come out here and see this, it shows that everybody’s looking to support you,” he said.

The Music Department and Art Department of South Middle School are proud to present the Winter Concerts and Art Show on Monday, Dec. 10 and Tuesday, Dec. 11. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in the school’s auditorium, 349 Lakeville Rd. The concert on Dec. 10 will feature the Senior Orchestra, Senior Chorus, Band 7," and Band 8. Classical selections include music by Mussorgsky, Vivaldi," and Handel. Popular works by Leroy Anderson, Leonard Cohen, and music from “The Greatest Showman”" will also be heard, along with traditional holiday classics.

The concert on Dec. 11 will feature performances by Orchestra 6, Chorus 6, and Band" 6.

Classical selections include music by Strauss" and Dvorak.

Popular works by Elton John, Irving Berlin, Cy Coleman, and Stephen Sondheim"will also be performed, followed by a holiday bobsled ride for a grand finale.

Instrumental students are taught by Music Department Head Alan Schwartz and Mark Boschen, assisted by Andrew DeNise." Choral students are taught by Korey Coppola.

Concerts are free and each lasts about an hour. According to Schwartz, these concerts “offer perfect opportunities to introduce children from pre-K through grade 5 to the concerts they may very well perform in in the future.”

Concertgoers can also enjoy the South Middle Winter Art Show, which will be on display in the school lobby during the week of Dec. 10. The exhibit includes a variety of drawings, paintings, and prints created by students in grades six through eight. Art students are taught by Art Department Head Cynthia Smith, Karla Krupala, and Jennifer Shea.

For more information, please contact Mr. Schwartz at (516) 441-4651, or at aschwartz@greatneck.k12.ny.us.

Knitting for a cause in G.N. Great Neck Community Education is the venue for “Charity Knitting in the Round”—a group of enthusiastic volunteer knitters who carefully and lovingly produce hats and scarves.

This fall, the group made hats that were distributed through the Long Island-based organization Care To Knit, which provides warm items to shelters, hospitals, hospices, nursing homes and veterans.

Guided by Desiree Shar, a

Great Neck resident and craftsperson, registrants are assisted with patterns and given technical support and advice. “Charity Knitting in the Round” will resume in the spring of 2019.

For information about this and other Community Education programs, please call (516) 441-4949 or visit www. greatneck.k12.ny.us/ce. For the latest news and updates, follow Great Neck Community Education on Facebook.

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Will Hempstead board ever learn?

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f Hempstead Town Board members are correct, they should be in line for a Nobel Prize for municipal finance for their groundbreaking theory of “less savings” in government budgets.

This is the theory that municipalities can reduce spending by adding a line to the budget!for estimated savings!resulting! from! employees retiring, which may or may not be achieved.

George Marlin, an investment! banker! specializing! in! municipal finances! who served as a director of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, said in a recent Blank Slate Media column that the theory “cannot be found in the annals of municipal finance.”

But there are two problems with handing out an award to the Hempstead council members.

There is no Nobel Prize for municipal finance. And the theory of “less savings” does not work.

How do we know?

Hempstead officials employed the “less savings” theory in the 2017! budget and the result was an $8 million budget deficit.

Making matters worse, the Hempstead board borrowed the $8 million – a financial no-no shunned virtually every place in the universe except Nassau County.

This did not stop Hempstead’s six council members from recently rejecting Town Supervisor Laura Gillen’s sensible, gimmickfree spending plan and approving a $432.5 million budget that offered a 3.5 percent election-year tax cut based on $8.5 million in

“less savings.”

Gillen, it is worth noting, became the first Democrat elected supervisor in the Town of Hempstead in more than 100 years, based in no small part on her predecessor’s participation in such financial schemes.

Town Comptroller Kevin Conroy defended the practice!in October, noting that! when! employees! retire! their salary payments!end.

But as Hempstead Town Director of Finance Averil Smith explained, the savings are only achieved if the retiring employees do not require replacements or their successors earn significantly less, and even then separation pay is a factor.

“It would basically need to occur in a vacuum to work,” Smith said.

Village of East Williston Mayor David Tanner, who serves on the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials’ Finance Policy Committee and works in municipal finance, said that he has not looked at the town’s budget. But he was one of the few non-Town of Hempstead officials to say “less savings” doesn’t sound farfetched.

But he had concerns.

“As a concept in itself it’s reasonable,” Tanner said. “All budgets have projections of savings or where numbers are and could be.

As long as those assumptions are reasonable,” Tanner said.

In the Town of Hempstead?

The six council members who voted on the budget – five Republicans and one Democrat who often votes with the Republicans – assumed that 113 employees will

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retire in 2019, that none of the vacancies will be back-filled and employee separation costs will average about $30,000 per employee for a total of about $3 million.

But, that $30,000 figure, which was the average payout in 2015, is understated, Marlin said. In 2016, 2017, and 2018, the average payout was closer to $50,000 per employee. That translates to an additional $2 million not included in the budget.

In their defense, the town council members said that if “less savings” is not achieved in 2019, they will not borrow to cover the deficit. Instead, they will drain the town’s reserves.

This, of course, ignores the purpose of reserves, better known as rainy day funds, which is to help municipalities weather a severe economic downturn.

“To tap into reserve funds during an economic boom is a grievous violation of a key com-

mandment of municipal finance,” Marlin said. “Draining reserves in good times could lead the municipality to the edge of the fiscal abyss in lean times.”

So why use “less savings?”

Town Councilman Bruce Blakeman appeared to let the cat out of the bag in an interview with Newsday.

“Less Savings,” he said, “is a way to pad money and hide money by removing it so there’s a surplus next year so whoever is running can say they’ll save taxes.”

This seems to be in keeping with the Hempstead board’s routine practice of placing political and personal financial gain above the average taxpayer.

During his final meeting as town supervisor after he was defeated by Gillen, Anthony Santino and his board supporters approved sweeping changes to the town’s union labor contract whose apparent aim was to tie Gillen’s

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hands and protect employees hired under Republican administrations.

Included was a provision that barred town union employees from being terminated for budgetary reasons — only for misconduct or incompetence.

The board also voted to grant appointments, promotions, transfers and raises to more than 161 employees. Care to guess the criteria?

Included was the transfer of Mike Deery, the town spokesman under Santino, to the office of receiver of taxes, where he continues to receive his $205,000-a-year salary as the “confidential assistant to the receiver of taxes.”

Asked by Newsday who last had the job of “confidential assistant to the receiver of taxes,” the town did not reply.

Don’t count on Deery being among those counted on under the “less savings.”

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ON THE RIGHT

Nassau’s political winners, losers

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ere’s my take on the political winners and losers in this year’s game of Nassau politics.

WINNERS Tom DiNapoli:" In his election to a third full term as state comptroller, DiNapoli, a resident of Great Neck, once again received the highest percentage of statewide votes cast.

This year he received 66.5 percent versus Gov. Cuomo’s 58.3 percent.

Four years ago, DiNapoli garnered 60 percent while Cuomo trailed behind him receiving only 54 percent of the vote.

Many political wags believe DiNapoli, who is very popular with Democratic Party activists, would be a strong candidate for governor in 2022.

Laura Gillen:" Despite bitter, vicious, spiteful and irrational opposition from the Hempstead Republican Town Board major-

ity, Supervisor Gillen has strived to reform the Town’s budget process and to end procurement and fiscal “smoke and mirror” practices." For her tenacity, she deserves to be re-elected to a second term next year.

Peter King:" The26-year Republican Congressional veteran overcame the anti-Trump onslaught on Nov. 6 and was re-elected to a 13th term." All should be grateful that this great advocate for New York will be serving two more years in Congress.

Bruce Blakeman:" The Town of Hempstead Board member, who previously lost races for County Legislator, State Comptroller, U.S. senator and Congress, is a winner this year for making a major political faux pas — telling the truth.

He confessed to Newsday that the dubious budgetary township practice “Less: Sav-

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right ings”, he has supported in the past, is a fiscal shell game." “Less: Savings,” he said, “is a way to pad money and hide money by removing it so there’s a surplus next year so whoever is running can say they’ll save taxes.”

Joe Mondello:" The longterm Nassau Republican political boss had the good sense to retire

this year and accept a very minor diplomatic post from President Trump to get out of town.

While Republicans suffered record losses this November in New York, the Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago was sunning poolside.

LOSERS Laura Curran:" Mangano redux." Plenty of fluff, little substance.

Curran’s worst mistake was appointing political ne’er-dowell Richie Kessel chairman of the Nassau County Industrial Development Authority." Why she redeemed this hack who was criticized in several state investigative reports is beyond me."

Speaking of fluff, whatever happened to the Curran task force led by Frank Zarb “to address persistent deficits in the County’s $3 billion budget”?

Ed Mangano:" The Federal corruption trial of the former

Republican County Executive is slated to commence in early 2019.

Rob Walker:" The Federal corruption trial of the former Republican Deputy County Executive is slated to commence in early 2019.

Edward Ambrosio:" The Federal corruption trial of the Republican Hempstead Town legislator is slated to commence in early 2019.

Dean Skelos:" This convicted felon’s jail sentence is slated to commence in early 2019.

Joe Cairo:" The new Nassau GOP political boss presided over the worst political meltdown in the County’s history." Years of moral corruption finally caught up with Cairo’s Republican organization." Come January, not one of the five Nassau Senate seats will be held by a Republican.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

A tribute to some nautical nonsense

S

omething small caught my attention the other day, in between all the bigger news. Stephen Hillenburg, creator of the cartoon program “SpongeBob SquarePants,” died on Nov. 26, the Monday after Thanksgiving.

Hillenburg was only 57. The news said he died of ALS. Often called Lou Gehrig’s disease, it’s the same cruel killer that has prematurely robbed us of David Niven, Charles Mingus, Stephen Hawking and so many others both great and small.

Hillenburg had originally planned to study sea creatures in a serious, grown-up way as a marine biologist. But somehow he took a detour, after college, into cartooning — and I’m so very glad he did.

“SpongeBob SquarePants” first crossed my horizon when my boys were small. At first, I had no use for the strange cartoon about an absurdly anthropomorphic yellow kitchen sponge with an irritating laugh.

But I had promised my kids that after homework was done, they could watch TV… and since we

only had one television back then, my choices were to either a) spend forever washing up, alone, out in the kitchen, or b) join my kids on the couch.

I joined my kids on the couch. And little by little, the yellow guy grew on me.

At first, I was amused by SpongeBob’s troubles passing his driving test, or writing an 800-word essay (not a problem I ever share, of course, but still…). I was interested to learn that under-sea buses behave much like ours do — waiting till you have given up hope and gone into a coffee shop, to then all arrive at once.

I liked the episode where SpongeBob and his best friend, Patrick, have so much fun in an empty cardboard box that eventually their curmudgeonly neighbor, Squidward, sneaks a turn… which is when a garbage truck tows the box, and Squidward, to the dump.

My children remain fans of some of the zaniest episodes. In one, a ghostly Flying Dutchman kidnaps SpongeBob and his pals, making them sail around

JUDY EPSTEIN

A Look on the Lighter Side the underwater world scaring people. It apparently ends when they steal one of his socks.

You might ask, “Wait just a minute! How can there be sailing ships under water?” But you should save your skepticism for “The Camping Episode,” where the friends go camping and, over a campfire, discuss their fears of being attacked by deadly “sea bears.”

I wasted far too much energy wondering how they had started a campfire underwater.

But which makes less sense, re-

ally — having trouble starting an underwater fire? Or eventually succeeding? “What makes less sense, Mommy, is being attacked by deadly sea bears, because they don’t even exist!”

The wacky cast of characters includes Mrs. Puff, owner and instructor at the driving school, who blows up like an airbag every time SpongeBob crashes, which is often; and my personal favorites, the once-dynamic duo of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy (originally voiced

by Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway), who now live at an old-folks home and bicker about the good old days.

What really won my heart were stories like the one about “Squirrel Jokes.” SpongeBob tries to do stand-up comedy but falls flat, until he starts making fun of squirrels like his friend, Sandy Cheeks: “Have you seen those buck teeth?

You could land an airplane on those things! And why does it take more than one squirrel to change a lightbulb? Because they’re so darn stupid!”

Sandy, who survives un-

derwater in a NASA-style space suit and helmet when she’s not in her air-filled Treedome, tells SpongeBob his jokes are hurtful, and asks him to stop. But none of his other jokes get any laughs, so he perseveres… until Sandy invites him over, for a taste of being the fish-out-ofwater himself. That’s when he realizes that a joke is only fair game when it’s on oneself. It’s a lesson that would not be out of place in Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.

I eventually decided that “SpongeBob SquarePants” is, in its own way, every bit as good as the cartoon show I grew up on: “Rocky & Bullwinkle.”

SpongeBob’s producers have plans to continue; it seems that Hillenburg has set them on a good path, if a watery one.

We have all been deprived of the many things that Hillenburg didn’t live to do, but I will always be grateful for his left turn out of oceanography school. Thank you, Stephen.

Wherever you are, may you have fair winds, following seas, and no Flying Dutchmen!

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OUT OF LEFT FIELD

We are all migrants in this country

D

ecades ago Yale historian G.W. Pierson characterized American immigration from a “3-M” perspective.

1. Folks from various parts of the world migrated from their homelands to the United States.

2. Once they reached the U.S., many participated in movements to other parts of our vast nation.

3. Successes for immigrants were measured through mobility in society (often with the second and third generations) – increased earnings, education, leadership and status.

Is this “3-M” framework still relevant for migrants in the 21st century?

Coming to America and becoming part of the new nation was never easy.

There is often a tendency to celebrate immigration as an affirmation of U.S. society. Indeed, the ideal of the “melting pot” is clearly the highest affirmation, indicating that a fusion of all nationalities is superior to any single ethnic ingredient.

However, we tend to be unmindful that newcomers have experienced hostilities from U.S. born citizens (and sometimes from previous immigrants). People who were different were often feared; would they represent a threat to

the existing American culture?

At its worst, negativity towards newcomers became virulent xenophobia. John Higham’s powerful book, “Strangers in the Land” documents the organized hate directed too often toward arrivals that were seen as outsiders.

Migration and Movement phases have always been stressful. In his Pulitzer-prize book, “The Uprooted,” Oscar Handlin (son of immigrants) graphically depicts the agonizing process of trying to reach American borders.

Not unlike the migrants in northern Mexico today, many were taking their first extended treks from home, often on foot or primitive means of travel. Then, as now, numbers of migrants did not get far in their journeys (trapped in cities along the way, vulnerable to exploitation because of their poverty, their lack of knowledge and of support groups).

Then, as now, sojourners did not reach their destination; several stopped along the way, or returned to their homes (dispirited from the failure to fulfill their hopes).

In “The Anguish of Becoming American,” Thomas Wheeler does for the 20th century what Handlin’s “Uprooted” did for the 19th.

But our immigration saga – past and present – has always been more complex and nuanced

MICHAEL D’INNOCENZO Out of Left Field than most Americans recognize.

Despite travails, many people have always wanted to come to the U.S. Andrew Rolle’s “The Upraised” documents immigrant positives, as does Thomas Kessner’s “The Golden Door,” and his sequel, “Still the Golden Door.”

Part of the immigration complexity reveals that first migrants often clustered in ghettoes for group security and comfort (like deep sea divers coming up from depths, they were smart in wanting to adjust to a new environment slowly and carefully).

Many of the immigrants (like my relatives) are properly described as “being IN America, but not being OF America.”

However, as Tocqueville wrote

in the 19th century, and his disciple Henry Steele Commager in the 20th, the vastness of the United States and its great resources became magnets for movement to new towns and new states. Americans have relocated more often than any people in history.

Both Tocqueville and Commager highlight this optimistic view of the U.S., where the future is expected to be better than the past, and where change will lead to progress.

In recent weeks our media has been replete with stories of migrants coming through Mexico in quest for asylum in the U.S. Over the centuries the rules of immigration have undergone many shifts.

How different are we from the new nation that Thomas Paine (in “Common Sense”) celebrated as “an asylum for all mankind.”

Even at the start of our nation, Paine pointed out that “Europe, not England, was the mother of America.” His fellow immigrant, Hector Crevocoeur, was already describing the emerging melting pot among “this new man, the American.”

Our nation has evolved from open door immigration to a screen door, to more limiting policies on numbers, and regarding which people can be admitted.

All of us have ties with the 3-M experiences. Will it be helpful if we reflect on our own families’ migrations, movements and mobility to address today’s urgent questions about our nation’s immigration practices?

It is an embarrassment to our democracy that it has taken so long to update and modernize our immigration policies.

As we go forward we need to address both short and long-term issues. In 2013, the Senate passed a bill that offered long-term comprehensive immigration reform (supported by 68 Senators across the Party divides).

Why was that blocked in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives? Can a similar bill succeed now with a Democratic House majority?

How can we address the fierce urgency of quests for asylum and refugee status?

This December marks the 70th anniversary of the U.N.’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the landmark post World War II document (led by Eleanor Roosevelt). It offered hope and explicit language to support people who needed refuge in other nations.

[Next: my proposals for new U.S. immigration policies – and practices]

E A R T H M AT T E R S

News on global change research program

W

hat do you get to do today?

I recently started asking my kids this question. I thought it would help them appreciate all they have in their lives and focus more on the silver linings rather than the clouds. Today, I ask you to pause and think about the question; maybe consider it altruistically and ask yourself what do you get to do today for the environment?

The United States Global Change Research Program recently released Volume II of the Fourth National Climate Assessment.

According to its website, the USGCRP “is a Federal program mandated by Congress to coordinate Federal research and investments in understanding the forces shaping the global environment, both human and natural, and their impacts on society.”

Through authoritative science, tools, and resources, the USGCRP, comprised of thirteen federal mem-

ber agencies, helps people and organizations address environmental risks and changing environmental conditions.

A team of more than 300 experts guided by a 60-member Federal Advisory Committee produced the NCA4.

Before its release, the public, federal agency experts and a panel of the National Academy of Sciences reviewed it. The report contains 16 national-level topic chapters, 10 regional chapters and two chapters that focus on societal responses to climate change. Following are some of the highlights from the report.

More frequent and intense weather events along with broad changes to average climate conditions will continue to damage infrastructure, ecosystems, and social systems communities rely on and benefit from. The challenges to local economies will differ across the United States; regions with limited capacity to prepare for and cope

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with these weather changes will suffer more.

Failure to mitigate these risks will lead to rising temperatures and sea level rise that will damage infrastructure and property as well as disrupt labor productivity and industries like agriculture, tourism, and fisheries that rely on natural resources and favorable climate conditions.

The NCA4 report projects losses in some economic sectors reaching hundred of billions of dollars by the end of the century. Energy demand and energy costs will rise as temperatures increase.

We are not yet reducing risks at a scale adequate to avoid substantial damage to the economy, human health, and the environment in the coming decades. There needs to be more immediate and substantial global greenhouse gas emissions reductions and better water management.

Surface water and groundwater sources are at risk because of changes in precipitation and increased temperatures. The availability of drinking water, as well as the availability of water for hydropower and for cooling power plants, is threatened.

Human health is vulnerable because of wildfire and groundlevel ozone pollution, increased exposure to waterborne and foodborne diseases, more heat-related

illness, greater frequency of allergic illnesses like asthma and hay fever, and expanded disease zones as disease-carrying insects and pests spread. Physical health threats like these can affect the mental health of a community especially if they cause diminished livelihoods or community relocation.

As with lower-income communities, indigenous people face greater consequences from climate change with disruptions to their livelihoods and economies and community and cultural continuity.

Ecosystems damaged by climate change will continue to be unable to provide clean air and water, protection from coastal flooding, wood and fiber, crop pollination, hunting and fishing, tourism and support for economic activity, recreation and subsistence activities.

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KIDS F IRST

When world intervenes in kids’ lives

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he recent death of our 41st President George H.W. Bush brought forth a memory from my earlier years at North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center.

For decades I worked as a frontline clinician in the Guidance Center’s outpatient mental health program. My specialty was working with adolescents in groups.

One of the lessons I learned over the years is the importance of paying attention to what is happening in the world that might impact on kids’ day to day lives. On Jan. 16, 1991, 18 hours after the deadline for Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi forces to leave Kuwait, my boys’ group arrived for their weekly meeting.

The boys, ranging in age from 12 to 14 years old, were too young to have experienced the Vietnam War, yet were old enough to have been exposed to growing threats of war and terrorism. War was on their minds.

They talked of cruise missiles,

B-52’s, stealth bombers. They were like Nintendo warriors, I thought to myself.

One of the group members Tony said, “I’m afraid we’ll be bombed, we might be hit, I can see World War III coming. What if there’s a nuclear war?”

As the discussion progressed, the boys agreed that little protection existed against terrorism.

The group railed about how “everything is falling apart.”

They seemed to have little faith in adults’ and authorities’ ability to protect them.

Rick, who could’ve easily passed for 17, said, “You guys will probably think I’m a wimp, but I’m scared s***less.”

When I asked the others in the group if they thought Rick was a wimp, they said “no” and revealed that they, too, were scared. I told them that war is scary and that it takes a lot of courage to be supportive.

When the meeting ended, the boys started walking out at a few minutes past seven. I flicked

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on the radio in time to hear President Bush’s press secretary Marlin Fitzwater announce: “The liberation of Kuwait has begun.” Moments later the boys burst through the door yelling, “They started dropping bombs!”

Rick, who bragged about an anticipated “hot date,” said he was going home to hide in his basement. Kenny’s eyes filled with tears. “My mom’s not here yet,” he said. “I’m scared. Can I stay with you ‘til she gets here?”

I motioned for him to sit down. An airplane passed overhead, and the tears began rolling down his cheeks. He said, “Every time I hear a plane, I’m afraid it will drop a bomb. I was afraid of the dark when I was little.”

My reassurances were interrupted by the buzz of the telephone and the message of the arrival of his mom, his former foster mother who adopted Kenny, providing him with the stability, consistent care and nurturing that he had been lacking in his early years.

Without hesitation Kenny, about half my size, gave me a bear hug and, burying his head into my midsection said, “Thanks Andy, I hope to see you next week.” I reaassured him that he would. As I escorted him down the winding staircase with my arm around his shoulder I could feel him trembling.

Or was it me?

When I was in the seventh grade the news of President Kennedy’s assassination came

to us through the classroom intercom. Twenty-eight years later, the news of the war with Iraq arrived again through a disembodied voice, this time through a radio. At 12-years-old the news was followed by no human interaction, only blank stares and a gasp punctuated silence.

We were dismissed and I returned home to an inescapable eeriness that I remember sharply to this day. And now the world stage was again intersecting with a gathering of seventh graders. As I look back to the boys’ group I felt privileged to have been in a place that provided more than blank stares and silence.

Andrew Malekoff is the executive director of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, which provides comprehensive mental health services for children from birth through 24 and their families. To find out more, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org.

VIEW POINT

National climate report, Trump’s gut

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uring Obama’s administration, EPA administrator Gina McCarthy issued a report that forecast the impacts of climate change with a focus on public health – how many more would die from wildfires, pollution, disease because of longer seasons and wider territory supporting insects and microbes (Lyme, Zika, West Nile, dengue), loss of crops and livestock to drought and flood. It was eerily, disturbingly spot on.

As was Vice President Al Gore’s forecast laid out in “An Inconvenient Truth” but mocked by a growing Republican orthodoxy branding global warming “a hoax” perpetrated by money-grubbing scientists and the Chinese.

Obama did a lot to put into place what needed to happen to slow, even stop the march to higher temperatures, faster than humans can evolve or adapt, to that point when scientists say will render the earth virtually uninhabitable, or at least, unleash a dystopian “Lord of the Flies” fight to survive on shrinking resources and landscape.

The result: Trump can assert he can pull out of the hard-won Paris Climate Agreement, which 197 nations signed under Obama’s leadership, and reverse every one of those clearly successful mitigating programs based on his outof-his-ass statement that the U.S. has “record clean” air and water (U.S. is eighth in urban air quality, and though 5 percent of the world’s population, generates 25 percent of the carbon emissions), while stating that he doesn’t believe the 1,600-page report by 13 federal agencies documenting the economic impacts of unstopped climate change, because, you know, his gut is smarter than the best brains.

The Fourth National Climate Assessment, mandated by Congress, seemed designed to speak directly to Trump’s most primal desires: money.

It put into dollars and GDP the consequences unfolding from climate change. Left unchecked, climate change will stunt America’s GDP by 10 percent.

Besides draining all funding away from education and re-

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search, economic costs come from lost productivity (people get sick, die prematurely). Not put into the equation, though, is how the US will fall behind the world (even Saudi Arabia which is transitioning its economy from oil) in technological innovation.

One can easily imagine countries banning the import of USmanufactured gasoline-powered cars. Indeed, Trump is now declaring he intends to end subsidies for electric cars (take that GM!) and clean, renewable energy, while

actually steering financial protections for coal. That should be added to that growing list of impeachable offenses.

One of the problems now is that the economic cost of carbonemissions – on health, on environmental degradation, pollution and destruction – is not incorporated into decisions whether communities and companies should invest in clean, renewable energy, even though the obvious historic trends are that the cost of fossilfuel-based energy goes up (supplies are limited, more difficult and costly to extract, transport, process) while the cost of solar, wind, geothermal and other cleanenergy solutions is coming down with advances in technology and wider use.

As climate disasters literally wipe out the old, communities and utilities should be sweeping in the new.

Trump may be willfully, malevolently ignorant, but there is a hint of bipartisan consensus in Congress to take action.

Last week, five House members – Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL),

Rep. Francis Rooney (R-FL), Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Rep. John Delaney (D-MD) – introduced the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. It would apply a nationwide price on carbon emissions of $15 for each ton of carbon emitted into the air and return the revenue equally to American households people each month.

The changing economics of the equation, supporters contend, would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent in 10 years, and 91 percent by 2050.

That’s a bigger cut than Obama’s Clean Power Plan or the US commitment under the Paris climate agreement, which Trump has promised to exit.

“To call this legislation a breakthrough is an understatement,” said Citizens’ Climate Lobby Executive Director Mark Reynolds which has been advocating for the carbon dividend for years.

“Any long-term solution needs buy-in from both Republicans and Democrats. And now that their Continued on Page 61

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Public transit 1 of best deals in town

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t is refreshing to hear that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York City Transit has begun running a series of nostalgia trains and buses to help celebrate the holidays in December.!

The “Shoppers Special”! consisting of eight cars from the 1930s! runs between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. between 2nd Avenue F 2nd Avenue 125th Street Harlem A,B, C & D line stations in Manhattan Sundays on November 25th, December 3, 10 & 17th and 24th. ! Riding the old subway cars! reminds me of a! time when! it was common to find both penny gum and soda machines dispensing products at many subway stations. Clean and safe bathrooms were readily available.

It was a time when people respected authority and law.

Previous generations of riders did not litter subway stations and buses, by leaving behind gum, candy wrappers, paper cups, bottles and newspapers.

No one would openly eat pizza, chicken or other messy foods while riding a bus or subway. Everyone paid their way and there was no fare evasion.

NYC Transit is also operating a fleet of vintage buses on the M42 midtown cross town 42nd Street route in Manhattan for weekday service during!December between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m from December 3rd to 21st.

Likewise, riding the old!vintage buses are also a!great trip down memory lane.! It was a time when bus drivers had to make change and drive, at the

same time. No one dared bring any food on the bus or leave any litter behind.

You had to pay separate fares to ride either the bus or subway. Now there are Metro Cards affording free transfers between bus and subway, along with discounted weekly or monthly fares. Employee transit checks to help cover the costs didn’t exist decades ago. ! Previous generations of both bus and subway riders survived daily commutes with no air conditioning. ! All they had for comfort were overhead fans. !

Air-conditioned buses and subway cars that we all take for granted today were virtually nonexistent up until the time of the 1964-65 Worlds Fair. ! Airconditioned buses were still a novelty.! It was not until 1966,

that NYC Transit first purchased over 600! buses with this new feature.! Subsequently,! all future new buses would include air conditioning. By the early 1990s, 100 percent of the bus fleet air-conditioned.

In 1967, NYC Transit introduced the first 10! air-conditioned subway cars operating on the old IND system (Independent municipal NYC built, financed and operated A, C, E. F & G lines).!

It was not until 1975, that air-conditioned subway cars were introduced on the old IRT (NYC private franchised Independent Rapid Transit system operated 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Franklin Avenue and Times Square shuttle lines). !

Subsequently, this also included the old BMT (NYC pri-

vate franchised Brooklyn Manhattan Transit system B, D, J, L, M, N, Q, R & Z lines).! It took until 1982 to retrofit all the original IRT “Redbird” series subway cars. By 1993, 99 percent of the NYC 6,000 subway carair-conditioneditioned with the exception of a handful running on the No. 7 Flushing line. !

Fast forward to today, and you can see how MTA public transportation is still one of the best bargains in town. Riders can count on air conditioned buses, subway and commuter rail cars working close to 99 percent on a daily basis.!

Larry Penner !(Larry Penner is a transportation historian, advocate and writer who previously worked 31 years for Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office).

Rep. Rice wrong in opposing George H.W. Bush: Pelosi as House speaker An American hero

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ep. Kathleen Rice, in her opinion piece in The Washington Post and in a! recent article in the Port Washington Times, asserted her opposition to! the potential election of Rep. Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House when!the new Democratic majority takes office in January.!

While I have long!admired Ms. Rice for her service to the constituents in her district,! and before that as Nassau County’s district attorney, I feel compelled! to take issue with that decision.

While some of her opponents have contended, not incorrectly, that the! Democratic caucus would benefit from the addition to the leadership of!younger members, there has been absolutely no hint of criticism for!having done anything to damage or undermine the party’s campaign!efforts.!

On the contrary, it is absolutely beyond debate that Rep.! Pelosi has been a huge asset to the Democrats during her three decades!in Congress, particularly as both Speaker and, more recently, as!minority leader.!

She was a prodigious fundraiser in the 2018 campaign!and was deeply involved in the organization and implementation of the! triumphant

strategy that generated a record gain of 40 Democratic seats!in the House.!

She was highly effective, in her roles as minority leader! and as speaker, in advocating Democratic Party policies and averting!many Republican initiatives that most Democrats agree were!objectionable.!

Indeed, it could be argued that the passage of the!Affordable Care Act was attributable to her outstanding efforts in!support of President Obama’s signature achievement. !

In point of fact,!it was her very success that led Republicans, from President Trump on! down, to demonize her by citing her to the crowds at campaign rallies! and evoking the choruses of boos at the mention of her name.

Given her considerable contributions, it would be a travesty to remove! her from the Leadership.! It could justifiably be seen as a punitive! measure for having become a Republican target —! in effect, making a! concession to the opposition which, thanks in large part to her yeoman! efforts, suffered a severe electoral loss.!

Furthermore, at a time when! Democrats should be working together — despite some acknowledged! differences — to achieve legislative

objectives that will improve the! lives of many Americans who voted for Republican candidates in 2016, it!could damage the Party’s public image and its ability to implement its! agenda to descend into squabbling among factions that appear to be!seeking power and influence for themselves rather than unifying for the! purpose of effective government.

It certainly ought to be possible for all members of the enlarged! Democratic caucus to agree on a procedure that will bring young,! energetic, publicly engaging members into the House leadership.!

A! struggle over the speakership, when Rep. Pelosi’s leadership skills and!demonstrated contributions to the party’s success, would be akin to! cutting off the new majority’s nose to spite its collective face (some!pundits have referred to the classic circular firing squad).!

I! consequently urge Rep. Rice, and her fellow Democratic members of the! “No Labels” caucus, to endorse Rep. Pelosi for Speaker of the House and! then, under an expanded leadership, to work together in implementing!Democratic policies that will benefit the nation.

Robert I. Adler Port Washington

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t was sad to read of one of our beloved presidents, George H.W. Bush who has passed away.

Here was a WW II Navy war hero and a man dedicated to God, family and country and believed in giving back for all he had received in his life. George H.W. Bush as president wanted the United States to be a kinder and gentler nation.

As president, he faced many challenges. He made a decision to forced President Sadden Hussein out of Kuwait which he had invaded. He did so with a coalition of countries, he saw the end of the cold war with the end of

the Soviet Union and faced with economic problems.

He did say,” Read my lips, no new taxes,” but was faced with going back on his word and forced to do what had to be done for the greater good of the American people.

Let me, therefore, say,” Read my words.” As a Navy veteran myself, I salute a true American hero who loved our country and what it stands for and that is freedom to say what we believe and to show kindness to others.

Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Mineola

Steve Reiter right choice for district

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helm a local grassroots progressive organization called Reach Out America.

In my capacity it was my privilege to tour the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District facility with Steve Reiter presenting; I was duly impressed by the planet-saving work they are doing.

It was one of those moments when I was both proud to be a Great Neck resident and also elat-

ed to learn that our taxes are money very well spent. It is because of this visit, and also other programs that the district has hosted, with his direction and participation, including Shed the Meds, that I wholeheartedly endorse Steve Reiter to be re-elected as commissioner on Dec. 11.

Rita Hall President, Reach Out America Letters Continued on Page 61

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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Choral Music, Scripture and Song for Christmastide

Sunday, December 9th at 7:00pm 1351 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset www.christchurchmanhasset.org All are welcome to this joyous event.

No admission fee, donations of grocery cards or nonperishable foods would be appreciated

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South High students embrace engineering

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Members of the South High Robotics Team participated in the Skanska Day of Discovery on Nov. 12.

Five young women from the Great Neck South High School Robotics Team recently attended a conference in Manhattan to meet!with successful female professionals in the engineering field.

This full-day conference, known as the Skanska Day of Discovery, was sponsored by the Skanska Women’s Network to introduce high school girls to careers in the fields of construction, architecture, and engineering. Skanska is a global project development and construction group with clients in the public and private sectors.

The Day of Discovery included discussions with successful female professionals about their rewarding careers in engineering, followed by a!walk through the Moynihan Train Hall project, which is an expansion to New York City’s iconic Pennsylvania Station.

After gaining an overview of this major construction project and meeting with the professionals who make the project happen, South High students Emily Cheng, Grace Chou, Julia Motchkavitz, Eleni Polichronakis, and Miriam Shamash toured the underground construction area linking Penn Station and the James A. Farley Post Office, located across Eighth Avenue, for a rare inside look at this tremendous transportation project.

“This opportunity gave me a behind-the-scenes understanding of such a vital!part of our city’s!future transportation infrastructure,” explained Emily Cheng. Miriam Shamash said she was “blown away by the magnitude of the project,” and that the women engineers she met were “amazing and inspirational.”

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G.N. sewer district wins state award The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District recently received the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Environmental Excellence Award, which recognizes projects that demonstrate state-of-the-art programs and a commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and economic viability.

The district, which covers much of Great Neck and part of Manhasset, was presented this prestigious award in recognition of its current green technology and ongoing projects, including the construction of Nassau County’s first grease receiving station, upgrades to the District’s anaerobic digesters and the addition of the facility’s third micro-turbine.

“The District is extremely honored to be one of the organizations to have received the 2018 NYSDEC Environmental Excellence Award and be among an elite group of organizations advocating innovation and sustainability in our specific industries and communities,” said Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Commissioner Steve Reiter. “The projects currently underway at our facility will generate sustainability, lower costs and have a positive impact on the environment for generations to come.”

The ongoing projects at the District’s facility are set to be a model of synergistic environmental sustainability once complete. The addition of a grease receiving station will allow the District to accept grease from local restaurants—generating over $100,000 per year in hauler fees. This grease will feed the anaerobic digesters, which will more than double the District’s methane bio-fuel production.

This process ends in the microturbines where the methane bio-fuel produced in the anaerobic digesters is burned, thus generating electricity to power the facility. The two current micro-turbines produce 35 percent of the District’s electricity and 80 percent of the District’s heating requirements— with those numbers expected to increase to 50 percent and 100 percent, respectively, once the third micro-turbine is online. Due to this, the District is set to increase its utility cost savings.

“These environmentally-friendly infrastructure projects, working in unison, demonstrate our commitment to leadership with present and future solutions to the environmental challenges while lessening the burden for local taxpayers,” said Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Commissioner Patty Katz. “These improvements showcase what is possible for

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Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Commissioner Steve Reiter, GNWPCD Commissioner Patty Katz, New York State DEC Executive Deputy Commissioner Kenneth Lynch and GNWPCD Commissioner Jerry Landsberg pose together during the NYS DEC Environmental Excellence Award ceremony and reception. treatment facilities and serves as a model for others in the region regardless of a facility’s size.”

In addition to these projects, the District has been recognized for its ongoing initiatives aimed at protecting the environment, including its water conservation efforts that save 27 million gallons of drinking water annually, its Shed the Meds program that has collected over 800 pounds of unwanted or

Middle school offers shows The South Middle School Music Department is proud to present its Spring Concerts on Monday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 16, both evenings starting at 7:30# p.m. The Art Department will meanwhile present its Spring Art Show the week of May 14. All events will be held at the school, 349 Lakeville Road.

SPRING CONCERTS The May 14 concert will feature the Senior Orchestra, the Chorus 7/8, and the Senior Band.

Classical selections performed will include music

by Bach, Mozart, and Leonard Bernstein. Popular works by Bebe Rexha and music from Wicked, Hamilton, and The Wizard of Oz will also be heard.

The May 16 concert will feature the Orchestra 6, the Sixth-grade Treble Chorus, and the Band 6. Classical selections will feature music by Handel, Swearingen and Leonard Bernstein. Popular works by Stevie Wonder and music from The Little Mermaid and The Incredibles will also be

performed.

As always, the concerts are free and the approximately hour-long programs offer opportunities to introduce children from pre-K through grade 5 to the concerts they may very well perform in the future. taught by Department Head Alan Schwartz and Mark Boschen. Choral students are taught by Shelley Willcox.

SPRING ART SHOW The Art Show will be on display in the school lobby the week of May 14. Concertgoers can enjoy the exhibit at performances on May 14 and 16. The art show will also be available during the school day, from 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Featured will be the work of the eighth-grade Art Foundations classes, as well as a variety of drawings, paintings, and prints.

South Middle’s art teachers are department head Cynthia Smith, Karla Krupala, and Geoffrey Mead.

expired medications, and its F.R.O.G.s initiative that has educated residents and commercial business about the harmful effects that fats, roots, oil and grease have on sewer pipes.

For additional information and updates about the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District, please call the office at 516-482-0238 or visit the website at www.gnwpcd.net.

Aubrey wins G.N. Library award Great Neck Library staff member David Aubrey is the recipient of the Staff Excellence Award for November 2018.

Aubrey was recognized for his outstanding service to the Great Neck Library patrons, and for going above and beyond the scope of his job.

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‘Nutcracker’ following tradition Hofstra performances in image of NYC Ballet version

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ew York Dance Theatre, under the direction of former New York City Ballet soloist Frank Ohman, will present its 37th season of “The Nutcracker” at Hofstra University on Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16, with performances each day at noon and 5 p.m.

Ohman’s production is the largest Nutcracker on Long Island and the only one performed in the tradition of New York City Ballet’s Lincoln Center version.

Special guest artists Daniel Ulbricht and Brittany Pollack of New York City Ballet return to perform as the Sugarplum Fairy and her Cavalier.

Ulbricht, a principal dancer at New York City Ballet, has also taught students at the Ohman School of Ballet, a division of New York Dance Theatre, as a master class guest teacher and in his role as artistic director of the elite New York

State Summer School of the Arts ballet program in Saratoga Springs.

Pollack was recently on Broadway as Louise in “Carousel.”

Through the years, Ohman has created original dances and scenes which have been incorporated into the ballet and set his production apart from others on Long Island, but as a former student and soloist under George Balanchine, he is one of a select few authorized to use the original pas de deux choreography of his mentor.

Ohman will continue his tradition of playing the role of the grandfather in the party scene that opens the ballet. The role of Clara’s mysterious godfather Herr Drosselmeier will be played by former New York City Ballet soloist Robert Maiorano.

In his early career, Maiorano was the first boy to play the role of Clara’s brother, Fritz, in New York City Ballet’s production (a role previ-

ously played by girls), and was one of the original Princes in Balanchine’s production in the late 1950s.

With the elegant Christmas party scene, the drama of the magical growing Christmas tree, the battle of the toy soldiers and giant mice, the live snowstorm, and the brilliant dancing in the Land of the Sweets, “The Nutcracker” appeals to all ages.

In all, a cast of 80 children, pre-professional and professional dancers, will bring this classic story to life on the stage of the John Cranford Adams Playhouse. The children’s roles are performed by students of the Frank Ohman School of Ballet in Commack, representing a variety of towns in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Tickets for this full production ballet ($42 and $32 seniors and children 12 and under) are available at www.ohmanballet.org or by calling 631-462-0964.

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Eden Lane is a jazz band with an affinity for film noir and classic romance. Anchored by songbird Stephanie Layton, they perform jazz standards from The Great American Songbook and the Prohibition era, crafting their sets to combine fresh takes on famous tunes with rare gems from deep in the vintage vault.

Where: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay Info & Tickets: (516) 922-8678 • plantingfields.org

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A Magical Cirque Christmas Friday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Be transported to the golden age of entertainment at A Magical Cirque Christmas, which features jaw-dropping magic, breathtaking circus acts, and angelic voices singing favorite Christmas carols with live musicians on stage.

Where: NYCB Live, Home of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale Info & Tickets: (516) 231-4848 or (800) 745-3000 • nycblive.com

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Saturday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m.

Adelphi University Performing Arts Center brings the Charles Dickens’ classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge to life as it would have been performed in a radio studio in the 1930s.

Bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Mary Brennan Interfaith Nutrition Network Food Kitchen in Hempstead for those in need this holiday season.

Where: Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City Info & Tickets: (516) 877-4000 • pac.adelphi.edu

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New York Dance Theatre, under the direction of former New York City Ballet soloist Frank Ohman, will present its 37th season of “The Nutcracker” at Hofstra University, the largest Nutcracker production on Long Island and the only one performed in the tradition of New York City Ballet’s Lincoln Center version.

Where: John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hofstra University, Hempstead Info & Tickets: (516) 463-6644 • hofstra.edu

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The pop and R&B vocal group known for the hit songs “Because of You,” “The Hardest Thing” and “Give Me Just One More Night,” will perform these and more of their greatest hits along with music from their Let It Snow holiday album, including “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Little St. Nick.”

Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5211 • thetheatreatwestbury.com

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Reading with Robin & Renee’s Reading Club present author Adriana Trigiani Monday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Bestselling author Adriana Trigiani will discuss her new novel, “Tony’s Wife,” a spellbinding epic of two working-class kids who become a successful singing act during the big band era of the 1940s. Tickets are $45 general admission and include an autographed copy of the book.

Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre Info & Tickets: (516) 764-6000 www.eventbrite.com/e/reading-with-robin-renees-reading-club-present-adriana-trigiani-tickets

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Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300 • paramountny.com

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THE TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS FOR THE COMING WEEK

he Manhasset T Children’s Holiday Spectacular Saturday, Dec. 15, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Bayview Civic Association, in partnership with the Manhasset Rotary and Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting the 23rd Annual Children’s Holiday Spectacular, with a showing of the feature film “Incredibles 2.” Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Admission is $5 per person.

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Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Families are invited to join WBAB and WBLI for brunch with Santa Claus. In order to ensure that your child gets quality time with Santa, select your arrival time when you pre-register. Admission is free, but bring new, unwrapped toys to benefit the John Theissen Children’s Foundation.

Where: NYCB Live, Home of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Grant Thornton VIP Lounge on the Event Level, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale Info & Registration: 516-231-4848 or 800-745-3000 or nycblive.com

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Merry, Very Victorian Christmas

Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m.

What are the origins of many Christmas and end-of-the-year traditions?

Through storytelling, songs and demonstrations, children and their families can find out at this interactive evening of fun and discovery. Advance tickets required: $15/$12 members; $10 children ages 7 to 17/$8 members; free for children 6 and under.

Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury Info: 516-333-0048 or oldwestburygardens.org

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adison Theatre’s Annual Holiday Spectacular

Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m.

The seasonal event that turns the Madison Theatre into a “home for the holidays,” the 6th Annual Madison Theatre Holiday Spectacular will feature new songs and dances mixed in with favorite holiday tunes the whole family will enjoy.

Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre Info & Tickets: 516-323-4444 or madisontheatreny.org

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magination Movers: Reindeer Party Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m.

The rock band for kids and the Emmywinning stars of the hit TV series seen worldwide on the Disney Junior channel will perform their Reindeer Party show.

Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: 631-673-7300 or paramountny.com

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Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board present:

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• A live magic performance • Holiday balloons • Plus other holiday fun

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Council Member, Dist. 6 Dina M. De Giorgio

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‘Layered Perceptions’ art exhibit The Alfred Van Loen Gallery will host a new art exhibition, Layered Perceptions, that will launch with an artists’ reception on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m., and be on display through Jan. 2.

The exhibit features prints by Chris Ann Ambery and textile and mixed media art from Valerie Zeman. Both artists choose to work in mediums that allow them to manipulate and transform the elements using various techniques. This enables them to bring new textures and subtleties to their surfaces.

Through dye and discharging agents, inks, paint, graphite and other media, Zeman’s textile art gives dimension to feelings in the same way that a poet draws us in through language. She adds layers and textures that she says bring a sense of meditation to her work, and the machine stitching corrals an an overarching cohesiveness. Her com-

positions include varied techniques and extensive detail woven into each piece.

Zeman’s work has appeared in galleries and juried exhibits in many Long Island venues, as well as in Manhattan. She is associated with Surface Design Association, Studio Art Quilt Associates, East End Arts, Huntington Arts

Council, Art League of Long Island, and the Textile Study Group of New York. !In addition, Zeman teaches workshops at her Long Island studio in such techniques as low water immersion dyeing, screen printing, arashi, and itajame shibori, soy wax resist, breakdown printing and paper lamination.

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spiration from subtleties and continual changes in structure, shape, line and texture. !“My work is not a rendering of place,” she says. “Rather it is a journey into the residual memories and emotions that have been imprinted on me as I pass through.”

Ambrey’s current body of work has been focused on solar plate etching and its wide range of uses. ! “This non-toxic printmaking method is extremely versatile,” she says. ! “It can be used to create intaglio as well as

relief prints. ! It does not use the many toxic chemicals and solvents necessary in traditional etching. !All that is required is sunlight, water and imagination.”

Ambery’s work has been exhibited in galleries and magazines throughout the United States and Korea. She has been awarded the Marilyn Goldstein and Jacqueline Frank Award for Graduate Art History and the O’Malley Grant for her graduate work in printmaking.

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The Alfred Van Loen Gallery is located in the South Huntington Library at 145 Pidgeon Hill Road in Huntington Station.

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Beach Boys to warm up the holidays Long Islanders will get a dose of “good vibrations” this holiday season when The Beach Boys perform at The Paramount on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.

Led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who, along with Jeffrey Foskett, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill, Keith Hubacher, and Scott Totten, continue the legacy of the iconic American band.

The Beach Boys’ songs have forever changed the musical landscape, profoundly influencing countless performing artists

to follow.

At this concert, fans will hear all of their favorite Beach Boys’ hits — from “Surfin U.S.A.,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “Kokomo,” to holiday staples like “Run Run Reindeer” and “Little Saint Nick.”

The band will bring their signature, “fun in the sun” surf vibe to warm things up for the winter holidays.

For tickets to the show, go to www. paramountny.com, ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000.

Holiday concert celebrating masters Now in its’ 49th season, the Long Island Baroque Ensemble has been" delighting growing audiences with its creative, diverse and varied programming. Their concerts always feature a repertoire of rarely heard and unpublished works, along with period favorites.

A pioneer in American early music and the premiere professional early music group on Long Island, the Long Island Baroque Ensemble duplicates the sounds and ambience of times gone by with concerts of early music performed on replicas of period instruments.

Harpsichordist, professor and emeritus Artistic Director Sonia Gezairlian Grib," and many of the musicians currently in the ensemble, are American pioneers of early music performance practice in the U.S. on period instruments.

Subsequent to Grib’s innovative leadership, the early music scene has grown substantially throughout the U.S., and many of the Long Island Baroque Ensemble’s players teach and perform in institutions nationwide that promote this genre.

The ensemble includes musicians who are active in all the great musical institutions in the world, including Carnegie Hall, Juilliard, and Lincoln Center, as well as international music festivals, joining with the Long Island communities to present great

classical works right here in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. " The Long Island Baroque Ensemble will kick off the holiday season with two Joyful Jollity concerts on Saturday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m., at" Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church at" 30 Brooksite Drive in Smithtown, and on Sunday,"Dec. 9 at"Christ Church Oyster Bay at"61 East Main St. in Oyster Bay." Admission is $30, $15 for students.

Looking forward, the Long Island Baroque Ensemble remains committed to presenting live music — one of the threads that binds us to our humanity and to each other — and continues to grow by increasing its audience, presenting more innovative programming, and creating education programs.

For more information and to support these quality performances, go to www.libaroque.org.

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Winter Jam returns to Space at Westbury Winter!Jam 2018 is sure to bring down the house at The Space at Westbury on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

The concert will feature alternative rock bands from the tri-state area including headliner A Second Life, as well as special guests Don’t Believe in Ghosts and Chris Pepe.

A!Second Life has been taking the local rock scene by storm with their big-stage style music. After releasing their 2017 debut EP, A Civil Life, and opening for several national touring acts, including Daughtry, Jason Mraz, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Gary Clark Jr, and Dierks Bentley, the group is focused on taking their music and sound to new levels.

The solo project of Steven Nathan, the driving force behind the New York City pop and rock band Man On Earth, Don’t Believe

in Ghosts has a sound that is modern and edgy, with a passion for infectious melodies and gritty arrangements.

A self-taught singer and musician, Pepe has been writing and singing his entire life.

Remote Viewer is his first album release since 2000 and a culmination of his musical journey, with influences including Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Pearl Jam and Motown. !Each song on the album has its own original atmosphere, from the grunge sound of “Free,” to the fast, funky tune “Dream.”

A portion of all Winter Jam 2018 proceeds will be donated to the Nicholas Pedone Foundation, an organization dedicated to childhood cancer.!

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How to make holiday guests feel comfortable patio furniture or ask guests to bring beach or camping chairs so no one has to stand while eating. If you are hosting a party at home for the big game, purchase some folding chairs and consider moving armchairs or office chairs from around the house into the room where everyone will be watching the game. If you are throwing a formal dinner party and are worried your existing dining room table can’t accommodate all of your guests, consider purchasing a new table that features extensions you can remove or install depending on the size of your party.

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osting a holiday party is no small task. Hosts must tend to a slew or responsibilities when inviting friends and family to their homes, and one of the biggest is stocking up on party supplies.

The supplies necessary for hosting a party depend on the type of party hosts are throwing. For example, the supplies necessary for a formal dinner with friends will differ from those needed for a child’s

birthday party. Breaking your supply needs down into categories can make it easier to guarantee you get everything you need to throw a successful and fun party.

Furniture

Depending on the size of your guest list, you may need to buy some extra furniture so everyone has a place to sit during the festivities. When throwing a backyard barbecue, stock up on extra

No matter which type of party you will be hosting, guests will expect to be fed.

Plan a menu that suits the type of party you are throwing, offering kid-friendly fare like pizza and macaroni and cheese when hosting children’s birthday parties and a more sophisticated menu when inviting professional colleagues over for dinner. Asks guests if they have any specific allergies or dietary restrictions, and do your best to cater to those needs.

If hosting a less formal affair like a game watch, have snacks on hand when guests arrive and then order some pizzas once everyone has arrived. This allows everyone to pitch in and ensures hosts aren’t missing any of the action while preparing food.

Beverages

Beverages also must be offered when hosting a party. Offer juice, water, coffee, tea, and soft drinks to your guests regardless of which type of party you’re hosting. If hosting an adult-only or more formal affair, have some alcoholic beverages on hand but be careful that guests don’t have too much to drink.

Prepare tea and coffee after the meal to help guests digest their meals and relax.

Servingware

If your guest list is small, chances are you won’t need to buy extra plates, utensils or glasses. But you likely will need to stock up on servingware when hosting larger soirées. Purchase reusable items so you won’t have to stock up come your next party. Reusable items also reduce the carbon footprint of your party, which can be considerable when using disposable servingware.

Miscellaneous

In the days leading up to the party, be sure to stock up on miscellaneous items like paper towels, napkins, toilet tissue, and hand soap for the restrooms. Make sure extra rolls of toilet paper are left in a visible spot in the restroom, and keep paper towels alongside any buffet-style offerings so guests can quickly address any spills.

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arties are highly anticipated events come the holiday season.

Office parties, gatherings with friends and family celebrations are just some examples of the many soirees that dot the social schedules of millions of people between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Office parties might be governed by certain organizational protocols, but parties with friends and families come with no such rules. That said, holiday hosts might want to keep their guests’ expectations in mind when planning their get-togethers. While there’s always room to try something new, the following are some must-have items when hosting holiday parties.

1. Holiday foods and beverages

It goes without saying that holiday hosts will be expected to provide food for their guests. But certain foods, such as gingerbread cookies, can put everyone in the holiday spirit. And don’t forget that staple of the holiday beverage menu: eggnog. Eggnog can be made with and/or without alcohol so everyone can enjoy this beloved holiday beverage.

2. Decorations

Decking the halls is a holiday tradition, and hosts should make an effort to string some holiday decorations before welcoming guests into their homes.

A Christmas tree might be the most ubiquitous decorative item come the

holidays, so hosts can make their tree the centerpiece of their decor.

Hang some mistletoe around the house, which also can be adorned with season-specific plants like holly and poinsettias. If kids are attending the party, a kid-friendly decoration station can even be set up to ensure the youngsters have fun and stay busy during the festivities.

3. Music Christmas music can go a long way toward getting everyone in the holiday spirit. Utilize iTunes or music streaming services such as Amazon Prime Music or Pandora to ensure that the holiday hits keep coming throughout the party.

4. Games Games can be a great way to keep guests occupied during the party.

From a safety perspective, games that engage guests might prevent them from overindulging in alcohol at a time of year when the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration says drunk driving incidents are at their highest. Games in which participants can win holiday-themed prizes might be especially enjoyable for players.

Holiday parties are highly anticipated parts of the holiday season. Hosts can take their parties to the next level by incorporating certain must-have items into the festivities.

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Appetizers

Chicken Entrées

Cold Antipasta Platter fresh mozzarella, asiago, provolone, pepperoni, Chicken Parmigiana hand breaded chicken cutlet with marinara sauce roasted red peppers, sweet sopressata, sundried tomatoes, marinated artichokes & mixed olives

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and topped with mozzarella

$45/$85 Chicken Francese dipped in flour and egg and sauteed in Sliced Tomatoes,Roasted Red Peppers, Fresh white wine, lemon and butter $50/$95 $45/$85 Chicken Marsala tender chicken sauteed in marsala wine Mozzarella & Basil $50/$95 Boneless Buffalo Chicken Strips breaded boneless chicken strips and fresh mushrooms lightly coated with our signature buffalo sauce and served Chicken Picatta tender chicken with capers in a lemon $45/$85

with a side of blue cheese dressing

Boneless Asian Sweet Ginger Chicken Strips

$50/$95

cheese topped with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette

$55.50

and melted mozzarella, served with a tasty brown sauce

$50/$95

prosciutto & melted mozzarella, sauteed in a light tomato sauce

$50/$95

Chicken Sorrentino boneless chicken topped with eggplant

lightly coated with olive oil & seasonings then grilled to perfection

Shrimp Cocktail Platter delicious jumbo wild shrimp cooked until tender served with our zesty cocktail sauce

Salads

$45/$85 $50/$95

House Garden Salad with shredded carrots, cucumbers & tomatoes

Veal Entrées

Veal Parmigiana hand breaded veal cutlet with homemade marinara and mozzarella

$60/$115

butter and white wine sauce

$60/$115

Veal Francese tender braised veal cooked in a lemon, Veal Marsala tender veal sauteed

in marsala wine and

fresh mushrooms

$60/$115

and a hint of lemon

$60/$115

melted mozzarella served in a tasty brown sauce

$60/$115

mozzarella sauteed in a light tomato sauce

$60/$115

in our house balsamic vinegarette Capresse Salad with romaine, fresh mozzarella, and sundried tomatoes in a balsamic vinegarette

$30/$55

Veal Picatta Tender veal with capers in a white wine sauce

$30/$55

Veal Toscano tender veal topped with prosciutto, spinach &

creamy caesar dressing

$35/$65

Veal Sorrentino tender veal topped with eggplant, prosciutto & melted

Caesar Salad romaine, fresh parmesan, seasoned croutons & (Add Chicken $45-$85)

Gorgonzola Salad romaine, crumbled gorgonzola, walnuts, and

$35/$65

dried cranberries in a balsamic vinaigrette

Pasta Entrées

Fussilli Primavera Cavatelli with broccoli & sundried tomatoes Rigatoni Filetto Di Pomodoro Penne Paolo sauteed fresh broccoli & chicken w/marinara sauce Rigatoni ala Creo rigatoni, broccoli rabe, sausage & sundried tomatoes sauteed in garlic & oil

Tortellini w/Peas & Prosciutto Alfredo Lobster Ravioli in a cream sauce with dijon mustard and chopped shrimp

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$55.50

sauteed in a brown sauce w/mushrooms, onions, potatoes & sausage

$45/$85

Grilled Vegetables yellow squash, carrots, zucchini and broccoli

broccoli rabe, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic vinaigrette

Chicken Cutlet & Bacon breaded chicken cutlet topped

$55.50

tangy buffalo sauce served with blue cheese

$45/$85

Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Rabe grilled chicken with sauteed with bacon & american cheese served with thousand island dressing

Chicken Toscano chicken breast topped with prosciutto, spinach

fried chicken wings in our bold & sweet ginger sauce

breaded chicken cutlets with fire roasted red peppers, & fresh mozzarella topped with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette $55.50

$50/$95

Chicken Scarpariella tender chunks of boneless white chicken

$45/$85

Asian Sesame Wings

Sandwich Platter…your choice

Chicken Cutlet, Roasted Peppers & Mozzarella

butter and white wine sauce

breaded boneless chicken strips lightly coated with our bold & sweet ginger sauce

Buffalo Wings fried chicken wings tossed in a hot &

Party Favorites - served as a 3 Ft.Hero or

Eggplant breaded fried eggplant with fire roasted red peppers & asiago

Cold Pasta Salads

Cold Cheese Raviolette Salad bite size cheese ravioli,

roasted red peppers, onions, spinach & sundried tomatoes $40/$75 gently tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing Tri-Color Cheese Tortellini Salad Tri-color cheese tortellini, pepperoni, diced red onion, black olives, artichoke hearts and fresh mozzarella tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing $40/$75

Garden Vegetable Salad Fusilli pasta with carrots,

celery, peppers, tomatoes, red onion grated parmesan cheese with a $40/$75 red wine vinaigrette dressing Italian Cheese Pasta Salad Corkscrew pasta with grilled chicken, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, black olives, roasted red peppers, red onion, $50/$95 and feta cheese in an Italian vinaigrette dressing

Kids Favorites

Chicken Fingers tender juicy fried chicken strips served with a side of

honey mustard dressing

$40/$75

creamy four cheese blend

$45/$75

delicious creamy four cheese blend

$50/$95 $25/$45

Macaroni & Cheese cavatappi pasta in our own delicious

Bacon Mac & Cheese bacon mixed with cavatappi pasta in our own

Other Entrées

Meatballs Marinara large meatballs

Crispy Seasoned French Fries

in homemade marinara sauce

$40/$75

onions and green and red peppers

$45/$85

Herb Roasted Potatoes bite size roasted red and white

then baked in a marinara sauce

$45/$85

Broccoli Rabe Sauté broccoli rabe sauteed with

grated romano cheese, topped with fresh mozzarella

$45/$85

Sausage & Peppers oven roasted sausage with caramelized Eggplant Rollatini eggplant stuffed with whole milk ricotta

Eggplant Parmigiana thin layers of eggplant, marinara sauce

Seafood

Shrimp Parmigiana hand breaded shrimp with

$60/$115

white wine, lemon and butter

$60/$115

baked with a combination fresh breadcrumbs, garlic, butter and seasonings

$60/$115

over linguine in a spicy marinara sauce

$65/$125

Shrimp Oreganata jumbo dippped in flour shrimp

potatoes with herbs

$25/$45

garlic and olive oil

$35/$65

zucchini and carrots sauteed with garlic and olive oil

$35/$65

mushrooms & artichoke hearts w/garlic and olive oil

$40/$65

Vegetable Medley Sauté fresh broccoli, cauliflower, yellow squash, Peas, Mushrooms & Artichokes sauteed onions, peas, sliced

homemade marinara and topped with mozzarella

Shrimp Francese dipped in flour and egg and sauteed in

Vegetables

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ith so much to do, it can be easy for people celebrating the holiday season to forget about the environment. But no matter how hectic the holiday season can be, there are always some simple opportunities to make it more ecofriendly.

Create an eco-friendly party theme.

Many holiday parties have themes. For example, “ugly sweater parties” have become so popular that many clothing manufacturers now intentionally produce colorful sweaters that might otherwise draw the ire of fashionistas.

Hosts planning to throw an ugly sweater party can easily transform such festivities into something more eco-friendly by encouraging guests to purchase their sweaters from thrift stores. A Christmas tree planting party is another eco-friendly party theme that can benefit the planet and revitalize local forests at a time of year when they might be depleted due to the demand for natural Christmas trees.

Serve locally sourced foods. Food is often front and center during the holiday season. Whether hosting family and friends at home, dining out or catering an office party, patronize businesses that sell only locally sourced foods. Locally sourced foods are much more eco-friendly than foods that must be shipped from afar

before they land on your dinner table, and such foods tend to taste fresh as well. If serving at home, use reusable dishware and cutlery instead of paper plates and plastic utensils.

Reuse decorations year after year.

Decorations need not be discarded once the holiday season ends.

Come the new year, inspect holiday decorations and store those that made it through the season unscathed. Doing so benefits the planet and will save you the trouble of shopping for new decorations next holiday season.

Get rid of your old holiday lights.

Still using the same Christmas lights you used in 1995? Such lights are likely incandescent bulbs that are considerably less efficient than today’s LED Christmas lights. The Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy notes that LED lights consume 75 percent less energy and last 25 times longer than incandescent lighting. In addition, the OEERE says that LED holiday lights are easier to install and that as many as 25 strings of lights can be connected end-to-end without overloading a wall socket.

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Workplace

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gifting etiquette

ift giving in the workplace can be challenging territory to navigate. And as anyone who has received an inappropriate gift or something that really wasn’t useful can attest, he or she probably doesn’t want to face a situation in which a gift leads to office gossip.

According to a poll conducted

by Harris, around half of workers plan to gift at least one business associate around the holidays but are confused about what to give.

Too often it’s up to workers to navigate these etiquette minefields on their own, but the following tips can help the process go smoothly.

Keep it impersonal.

Impersonal doesn’t mean it’s acceptable to grab anything off the shelf.

But the gift should not be something that would offend tastes or sentiments. Avoid clothing, perfume, jewelry, or accessories. Lotions and other scented items are also ill-advised.

Skip your boss. Etiquette experts say that gifts should flow downward not upward in the realm of employment ranking. That means it’s best to stick with gifting colleagues who are on the same level as you. Buying a gift for the boss may look like you’re simply trying to score brownie points instead of offering a meaningful gift.

Give group gifts. Rather than gifting individuals, it can be safer to give a group gift from which many can benefit.

This can include coffee and pastries from a nearby bakery,

or a bouquet of flowers to brighten up the office environment.

Keep prices modest. Office giving is not about illustrating who can afford the most expensive gift. Remember, some people will not be able to reciprocate, and they shouldn’t feel uncomfortable

for being on the receiving end of a lavish gift.

Follow the rules. Gift exchanges should be cleared with supervisors or human resources professionals. It pays to check if there are rules in place for gifting others.

Avoid cash gifts. Giving cash or checks is not a good

idea. Money should only come by way of bonuses from higher-ups. If you’re stuck on what to give, a gift card to a store that a coworker visits is acceptable.

Gifting at work is complicated, and certain etiquette should be followed so no lines are crossed.

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1. Build your credit history.

Creditors look at how individuals use credit cards when determining credit scores. One of the biggest components of a credit scoring model is payment history, or the pattern of using credit and paying it back on time. Making repeated purchases on credit cards and then paying the bill when it is due can result in a spike in

credit score and help consumers build a healthy credit history. The key is to make payments in full and on time.

2. Credit is safer than carrying cash.

Stores are very busy during the holiday rush, and consumers are easily distracted. Carrying around large sums of cash for purchases can put you at risk for theft or losing the money along the way. There’s little chance of having lost or stolen cash returned, but a credit card can be cancelled and replaced. Plus, financial institutions have security protocols in place to freeze accounts and erase purchases that were made under fraudulent scenarios.

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This can make it much easier to keep track of your spending. In addition, some stores do not require receipts for purchases made with credit cards.

4. Earn reward points while spending.

Competition in the credit card world is stiff, and many financial institutions are trying to entice customers with special deals for signing up and using their cards. Some credit cards give cash back. Others accrue points based on spending on particular categories, such as dining or travel. Rewards can be redeemed in various ways and can be a big bonus of using credit over cash.

5. Cards may come with warranties.

Credit cards can provide built-in warranties on purchases made on the card, such as replacement coverage for an electronic device or cancellation insurance on a trip. What’s more, if you have a dispute with a merchant or aren’t happy with something you bought, you can often request a chargeback through the credit card company.

Credit cards have many advantages, but it’s imperative that consumers pay their balances in full and on time.

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How to time

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right

he holiday season begins at the end of November and stretches into the first week of January. But this five-week stretch may not necessarily be the best time for everyone to shop.

Harvard Business Review says that the retail industry has been turned on its head in recent years, and shoppers and retailers may want to rethink their approaches to the holiday shopping season. Consumers are no longer interested in retailers dictating their shopping schedules, and some people have grown accustomed to buying products when they want them — especially when price is of no concern.

Even budget-conscious shoppers have changed their habits, says the shopping advisor RetailNext.

Many holiday shoppers are delaying their shopping until January to take advantage of post-season sales.

Holiday shopping need not wait until after the holiday season, either. A 2017 RetailMeNot survey found that 45 percent of U.S. consumers said they planned to start shopping before November 1. One-quarter of the survey respondents said they planned to start shopping before October, and 12 percent started shopping for the holidays in the summer.

So when should consumers do their holiday shopping? It all depends on what fits a person’s individual needs.

Shop sales, not schedules. If budget is a big concern, shoppers should grab items that are on sale whenever they are available. That can mean shopping at any time of the year. People can try making a master shopping list early in the year and saving it on their mobile phones. While shopping throughout the year, items from the list can be purchased and stored until the holidays.

Shop your strengths. Those who get a thrill from tackling their entire shopping list in one haul can still do that. Shopping in this manner can help shoppers focus on the task at hand and reduce the likelihood of wasting time. But keep in mind that, according to a survey conducted by Business Wire, 65 percent of holiday shoppers scramble to complete their purchases in the last two weeks before Christmas, so shoppers who delay may be stuck in long lines at the mall.

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In-store pickup often enables shoppers to avoid hefty shipping fees, as instore pickup is free. Plus, scoping out items online — and ensuring they’re in stock — saves the hassle of making a trip in vain.

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Get to know favorite wines for •C Cabernet b Sauvignon: S i Thi This iis a ffullll bodied red grape heavily planted in the Bordeaux region of France. Cabernet generally has high levels of alcohol and tannins.

• Merlot: The smoothness and mild flavor of this red wine make it a great option for those who need an introduction to red wine. This wine is lower in tannins than Cabernet Sauvignon, and it tends to have a more fruity flavor profile as well.• Cabernet Franc: This is a light- to middle-weight wine that features a high acid content and savory flavors.

• Malbec and Carménère: Similar to Merlot, these grapes originated in France but then made their way to other regions of the world. Malbec is most popular in Argentina, while Carménère is grown in Chile.

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glass of wine makes a nice accompaniment to a meal or something to enjoy and sip while conversing with friends in social situations. Many people have a favorite style of wine, and some even have a favorite vineyard. In addition, the popularity of wine makes it a versatile gift for the holidays or something to bring along to a holiday party as a hostess present.

Novice wine enthusiasts may be interested in learning more about wine so they can choose their wine selections for gifting and enjoyment more readily. According to the experts at Wine Enthusiast, learning to taste wine and differentiate between flavors is similar to appreciating art or music.

Understanding the varietals can simplify the process of selecting wines.

• Zinfandel: Although mostly associated with the rosé wine White Zinfandel, Zinfandel is actually a medium-bodied red wine that originated in Croatia.

• Pinot Noir: Soft tannins and high acid give this light-bodied red wine its appeal. The grapes were first widely planted in France but can now be found elsewhere.

• Chianti: Chianti is the most famous Italian red wine in North America. It’s

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d red d that h pairs i very wellll with i h food. f d a dry Chianti, which comes from the Chianti region in Tuscany, is made exclusively with Sangiovese grapes, or at least 80 percent of them and other blends.

• Chardonnay: This is a mediumto full-bodied dry white wine. The Chardonnay grape is a white grape from the Burgundy region of France.

• Sauvignon Blanc: Citrus-driven and often light-bodied, Sauvignon Blanc is another dry white grape planted widely in France. It also is a parent grape to Cabernet Sauvignon.

• Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio: Pinot Grigio is a zesty, dry white wine that is particularly associated with Italy even though it originated in France, where it is thought to be a mutation of the Pinot Noir grape. Pinot Grigio skins are not green like other white grapes, but have a gray hue, hence the name.

• Reisling: Those who prefer a sweet white wine can opt for Reisling, which can be traced to Germany. It can be a good match for those who appreciate other sweet white wines, such as Moscato or Gewürztraminer.

There are many wines to tempt palates. When gifting, the selections mentioned above can tempt foodies and budding sommeliers alike.

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The benefits of LED M

holiday lights

any people put significant effort into their holiday lights. When a bulb goes out, all that effort can seem like it was for naught. Replacing a single bulb or multiple bulbs can be a lot of work. Fortunately, LED holiday lights provide a more user- and eco-friendly alternative to traditional incandescent bulbs. According to the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, the following are some of the attributes that make LED holiday lights a superior alternative to traditional incandescent bulbs.

Safety: LED lights burn a lot cooler than traditional incandescent lights, reducing the risk of combustion. And because they burn cool, they also reduce the risk of burnt fingers, which may make them more appealing to parents of curious youngsters and people who will be hosting family and friends during the holiday season.

Sturdiness: Because they’re made with epoxy lenses and not glass like traditional incandescent bulbs, LED holiday lights are less likely to break.

That can be especially beneficial to people with pets who might bump into

the family Christmas tree.

Longevity: LED lights are initially more expensive than more traditional lights. However, the OEERE notes that lights bought today may still be in use 40 holiday seasons from now. That longevity makes them well worth the higher initial investment.

Ease of installation: LED lights are easily installed, and the OEERE says as many as 25 strings of LEDs can be connected end-to-end without overloading a wall socket. That can ease the nerves of homeowners concerned about the potential hazards of elaborate holiday lighting displays.

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Energy savings: LED lights consume considerably less energy than incandescent lights, saving homeowners money on their energy bills, which can skyrocket in December thanks to interior and exterior holiday lighting displays using incandescent lights. In fact, the OEERE estimates that, by 2027, widespread use of LED lights could save consumers more than $30 billion at today’s electricity prices.

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Eco - friendly gift ideas for ‘green’ giving the eco-conscious people on your holiday shopping list.

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

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

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

grown.

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

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

growing kit that enables them to experiment with freshly picked basil or thyme in the kitchen, while tree-growing kits and flower seed packets are nice stocking stuffers for budding gardeners. Offer to purchase a living Christmas tree for a relative, so that he or she can plant the evergreen after the holidays have come and gone.

family how to navigate their new smartphone or agree to help them shop for groceries.

Recycled goods When many people think of recycling, they tend to picture piles of discarded plastic bottles, glass jars and aluminum cans. While the end product of many of these recycled pieces is new cans, bottles and jars, recycled materials also can be turned into new and unique pieces.

Trivets and spoon rests made from recycled and melted wine bottles make for clever and attractive gifts. Recycled fire extinguishers have been turned into vases, and you can even find bike parts that have been used to make wind chimes and belts if you know where to shop.

Antiques New, shiny gifts are not the only ones that have appeal. Gifting a sentimental piece of family history is an earth-friendly way to share the holidays. Pass down a cherished piece of jewelry or, if you do not have anything in your own collection, browse antique shops for items that have interesting histories.

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ome the holiday season, many people find it’s not just family and friends on their shopping lists. Coworkers and acquaintances often land on such lists as well, and it’s not always easy deciding what to get those people who aren’t close friends or family members.

Boss

Gifting the boss is a sensitive subject and should be dictated by company protocol. If you are the only employee to buy your boss a gift, it may seem like you are trying to curry favor.

However, if everyone else is gifting and you fail to offer a gift, you may be caught off guard.

Some business etiquette experts say that it is customary for bosses to give gifts to employees but not the reverse. However, employees who are especially close with their bosses or who work closely with them each day may want to offer a small token of appreciation.

When selecting gifts for bosses, do not give anything too personal, such as clothing, perfume or jewelry. Food or gift cards are a safer bet. Experts say a gift in the range of $10 to $25 is adequate. Chipping in for a gift with other employees may be the best course of action so you don’t inspire resentment among coworkers.

Babysitter or nanny

Caregivers play important roles in the lives of children. Once you have found a sitter or nanny who you trust, you want to ensure you keep that person content. If you regularly use a nanny or sitter, money is always a great gift.

For a full-time nanny, one week to one month’s pay is adequate. For a regular sitter, consider a gift equal to two nights’ pay.

Coach or club leader

Children today are involved in many different activities, and chances are parents’ schedules are filled with sports games and practices. A small gift of $10 to $20 can show your appreciation to a coach or club leader.

This is another instance when it might be nice to pool your resources with fellow parents to purchase one large gift.

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Mail carrier

If your mail is delivered by the same mail carrier week after week, you may want to spread some holiday joy. Mail carriers have an extra workload during the holidays, when they are tasked with delivering packages and greeting cards in addition to more routine mail.

Civil servants may be forbidden from receiving cash. In such instances, a gift card makes a great gift.

Trash collector

Hauling garbage is neither an easy nor glamorous job. Many garbage collectors appreciate a tip for their hard work. Take notice of who collects the trash from your home. If it is the same people each week, take the time to personally deliver an envelope with a small tip of around $20.

Hairstylist

If you are a regular for frequent treatments and color in a salon, show the stylist you appreciate his or her work with a cash gift. If you want to give a wrapped present, avoid tools of the trade or anything that is too personal. Stylists are on their feet much of the day, so a gift for a massage appointment or pedicure may be just what they need.

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Adelphi students to aid hurricane relief Twenty-six Adelphi University students will combine learning with making a difference this winter when they travel to Puerto Rico Jan. 7-11, 2019, to assist in the continuing relief efforts following Hurricane Maria.

While in Puerto Rico, student-volunteers will spend time at a local orphanage and school, in addition to assisting in Hurricane Maria relief projects.

Service may change based off of the need of the community when the group arrives. In 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, killing thousands of people, and devastating communities, many of which are still rebuilding and are in need of help.

Since 2008, Adelphi has offered its students the chance to participate in Alternative Break Programs during their winter or spring breaks. The programs are designed to give students the opportunity to engage in social awareness and action by participating in community service projects, develop leadership skills and explore new cultures.

“We began offering alternative break programs to provide our stu-

dents with opportunities to give back in meaningful ways, learn things about themselves and others, and experience a different culture, community and/or geographic location, ” said Jeffrey Kessler, Adelphi University assistant vice president and dean of student affairs.

“Just because students have a scheduled break from classes doesn’t mean they can’t do something worthwhile during that time.”

While students pay most of their own expenses, Alternative Break Programs are partly underwritten by Adelphi’s Student Government Association and Graduate Student Council. In addition, the SGA sponsor two undergraduate students by providing a scholarship for the full cost of the trip.

Most recently, students spent their alternative breaks volunteering in Houston for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts and in San Francisco assisting in environmental projects, including restoring community spaces. Other past program locations include, New Orleans, South Florida, Dominican Republic, Belize, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

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Adelphi building gets LEED-certified The U.S. Green Building Council has certified Adelphi’s Nexus Building LEED Silver.

Nexus is the third building at Adelphi University to receive LEED certification, the other’s being the Performing Art’s Center and the Center for Recreation and Sport.

Adelphi is a member of the USGBC, the nation’s foremost coalition of building industry leaders working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.

LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was created by USGBC to provide a framework to create healthy, efficient and cost-saving green buildings.

LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement.

Built in 2016, the Nexus Building is the state-of-the-art facility for Adelphi’s College of Nursing and Public Health, as well as a hub for student services, admissions, advancement and alumni outreach. The 100,000-square-

foot building also houses gathering spaces for students, a café, and meeting and presentation spaces for the entire campus. The design and environmentally friendly features of Nexus reflect Adelphi’s commitment to sustainability. In Nexus’s LEED scorecard, the building received credits in Sustainable Sites, Energy and Atmosphere, and Indoor Air Quality.

In addition to eco-friendly construction standards, Adelphi has also implemented many other sustainability efforts, including the installation of water filtration stations around campus. Since 2015, this effort has saved more than a million plastic bottles.

Recycling bins are in all buildings on campus and most restrooms are fitted with water reduction showers, sinks, and toilets. To help produce electricity for computers in the Information Commons, Adelphi installed solar panels on the roof of the Swirbul Library. Additionally, ladybugs are regularly used for

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Honor flight L.I. to hold vet reunion Honor Flight Long Island will hold a reunion Dec. 8 at the American Airpower Museum, to celebrate our WWII and Korean War Heroes who came to Washington D.C. on Sept. 22 on a free, early-morning flight to visit their respective military service memorials.

They also visited the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier, and met officers from their military branches. They landed that evening at Islip MacArthur Airport to a raucous “bag pipe” welcome, and thunderous applause from hundreds of family and friends.

Honor Flight Long Island is the local,

nonprofit chapter of the national Honor Flight Network. HFLI organizes, hosts and pays for the biannual flights, which depart from Islip MacArthur Airport.

As part of the day’s events, veterans and their guardians (volunteers who make the trips possible) fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, where a motor coach takes them to DC and the WWII, Korean and Vietnam memorials, to Arlington National Cemetery, Air Force, Navy and other memorials.

HFLI President Bill Jones told the 50 veterans who made the D.C. trip, “Your country said that it needed you, and you

said yes, I will go.” Jones said his group flies our local heroes to visit and reflect together at our national memorials. “Long Islanders with loved ones interested in taking an Honor Flight, should contact us and we’ll make all the required arrangements.”

He added they’re now lining up 2019 trips for eligible veterans on the wait list.

Bill Jones lives with his wife and daughter in Southampton.

Each trip includes 50 veterans who go for free, thanks to donations from across Long Island. They are accompanied by 50 guardians, next generation, able-bodied volunteers who donate $400 (tax deduct-

ible) to offset the day’s travel expenditures.

If there is no family member to act as a guardian, don’t worry, HFLI has a roster of volunteers ready to step up for the privilege and donate the fee.

Please join Honor Flight as we present our veterans with their Tribute Photo Journals. When? Saturday, Dec. 8 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where? American Airpower Museum, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale.

For more information, to apply for spots on upcoming 2019 flights, or make a contribution to become a veteran’s guardian, click: www.honorflightlongisland.org or call Virginia Bennett at (631) 702-2423.

Winter Wonderland at Clark gardens Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board will once again be hosting Winter Wonderland from Sunday, December 16 to Wednesday, December 19, both outside and inside the historic Clark House at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson. The event is FREE and each day will have different activities to entertain all members of the family including train displays inside and outside. This year, the Town asks residents to bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Winter Wonderland is spon-

sored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union.

Winter Wonderland will kick off on Sunday, December 16 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The day’s events will include holiday story time with Supervisor Bosworth and friends, live animal shows every hour with Ranger Eric Powers of Your Connection to Nature, music and hot chocolate, a ride on train, arts and crafts and indoor and outdoor train displays.

On Monday December 17, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. bring your dog a ‘Winter Pawty’ at Clark Botanic Garden for a stroll through

the Garden’s light and train displays and have your dog’s photo taken with Santa.

Free treats will be provided by Unleashed

by Petco and Long Road Home Rescue, Inc. from Manhasset will be in the Garden with dogs for adoption.

Tuesday, December 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. will be a holiday balloon and magic show. Visitors will be able to enjoy a live magic show at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. plus other holiday fun.

On the final night of Winter Wonder-

land, Wednesday December 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., we are having a PJ DJ party. Wear your favorite pajamas and come on down for a dance party with DJ Gary. The Marines will stop by to collect the Toys for Tots and Santa will make a special appearance with the Albertson Fire Department as well.

The event is free of charge to residents.

Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson. For more information, please call 311 or visit www.northhempsteadny.gov

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Expanding access to HIV testing Northwell Health announced a new pilot program to help increase access to HIV testing and promote prevention efforts in Long Island and Queens communities where the virus is highly prevalent.

Clinicians and outreach workers from Northwell’s! Center for AIDS Research and Treatment (CART)!at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset will collaborate with CVS Health to provide free, onsite HIV testing via Northwell’s mobile health van parked at select CVS Pharmacy locations throughout the area. The effort will launch at the CVS Pharmacy in!West Hempstead, located at 814 West Hempstead Ave., and is slated to start the third week of December. The mobile health van will expand to other CVS Pharmacy locations during the first quarter of 2019.!

As part of prevention efforts, CART staff will provide educational training to CVS staff and pharmacists about various aspects of HIV testing and screening.

In addition to this pilot program, CVS Health has donated 500 HIV inhome test kits, which allows people to perform an oral swab in the privacy of their home. Northwell plans to distribute the home testing kits at venues such as club nights and locations where the outreach team may be able to identify undiagnosed individuals who are at risk for the virus and are reluctant to walk into a health van to be tested.

This initiative is being announced ahead of the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day, with the goal of providing health resources for people living in high-risk communities and to educate those who may not know they are living in such areas.

“This new collaboration between Northwell and CVS Health will make a significant difference in increasing awareness about HIV testing in the communities we serve, improving the health

of people who are HIV+ and supporting education efforts about preventing HIV,” said Dr.! Joseph McGowan! medical director of CART. Research conducted this year by McGowan, identified local HIV “hot zones” – Hempstead, Westbury, Huntington Station on Long Island, and Rosedale and surrounding areas in Eastern Queens.

The latest reports show there are 130,000 people living with HIV in New York State. On Long Island alone, 6,810

people are HIV-positive. In Queens, nearly 18,000 are infected with the virus. McGowan said approximately 1,000 Long Islanders are unaware that they are HIV+ and thousands more are at risk for the disease.

The theme of this year’s World AIDS Day is “know your status.” According to Dr. McGowan, the joint effort between CART and CVS perfectly embodies this idea.!

“Thirty years ago, physicians and patients did not have many medical options for battling advanced-stage AIDS.! There also were many roadblocks – political opposition, fear and stigma,” Dr. McGowan said. “Back then, we could never have imagined a time when people who are HIV+, could! receive life-saving treatment to prevent the virus, restore health and prevent transmission.

“The medication PreP, pre-exposure prophylaxis, is now available for those who do not yet have HIV but are at a high risk of contracting the virus,” Dr. McGowan said. “In three decades, we’ve seen so many advances both medically and socially. There is a tremendous opportunity to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic.”

For more information about the schedule and location for Northwell’s mobile health van, please call CART at 516-713-8060.

Epidemic of premature birth in Nassau On Nov. 19, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center held a special event at its Leeds Place site in Westbury entitled “World Prematurity Awareness Breakfast.”

At the event, the audience, which consisted of healthcare professionals and community members, learned that over 300,000 babies in the United States are born premature each year, and the statistics indicate a wide racial disparity.

According to the state Department of Health, a black woman is up to four times more likely to die in childbirth than a white mother. In Nassau County, the infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births is 9.4 for black babies versus the 2.2 reported for white non-Hispanic babies.

The three communities at highest risk are (in order) Roosevelt, Hempstead and Westbury/New Cassel.

“Babies — especially black babies — are dying way too soon,” said Dr. Nellie TaylorWalthrust, director of the Leeds Place. “Many don’t see their first birthdays. I’ve gone to way too many funerals for babies who

didn’t survive.”

Dr. Taylor-Walthrust said that the goal of the Guidance Center — in particular, its Good Beginnings for Babies program—is that every mother who comes through their doors gives birth to a healthy baby.

The Good Beginnings for Babies program provides support, counseling, advocacy and education for pregnant and parenting teens.

The Guidance Center, in partnership with Hofstra University, has also created a program called Birth Justice Warriors, which focuses on improving the health of black mothers and their babies through education and advocacy efforts.

Birth Justice Warriors are trained to educate the community, including women, pediatricians, nurses, elected officials and others, regarding the racial disparities in an effort to create real change. The ultimate goal is to pass legislation that guarantees that this crucial information is delivered to all women of child-bearing age.

Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Viviana Russell

shared her personal story of having given birth to a premature daughter in 1995. Russell felt that her doctors were not listening to her concerns.

Luckily, her daughter, who weighed only 1 pound and 12 ounces, survived and is now a mother herself, but the experience made Russell want to help others. “As women, we are nurturers, but we need to learn that pre- and post-natal care is as important for us as for our babies.”

Dr. Martine Hackett from Hofstra University, a co-founder

of Birth Justice Warriors, pointed out that maternal mortality rates are rising in the United States, whereas they are going down almost everywhere else in the world.

She said that historical patterns of racism have affected black women even in today’s world. “While individual behaviors are important, we must also acknowledge discriminatory biases in the medical community and take steps to reverse them.”

Adriann J. Combs, clinical director of OB/GYN at North-

well Health, presented the March of Dimes Score Card on NY State Prematurity births.

While the state received a grade of B, Nassau County only earned a C. “The March of Dimes goals are to ensure improved care for all races, to encourage research and conduct advocacy efforts,” said Combs.

To find out more about the Birth Justice Warriors, contact Dr. Walthrust-Taylor at (516) 997-2926, ext. 229, or email NTaylorWalthrust@northshorechildguidance.org.

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Great Neck Library Gathering Time pays and plays a tribute to the great acts of the ‘60s and ‘70s that influenced their song Great Neck Main Library is lowriting and shaped their sound, cated at 159 Bayview Ave. in Great performing songs by The Byrds, Neck. Following is a sampling of Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, the upcoming events. For a complete Mamas & the Papas, Joni Mitchell, listing, go to www.greatnecklibrary. James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, org.

America, John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, Crosby, Stills & Nash and GATHERING TIME PERFORMS more.

THE GREAT FOLK-ROCK FESTIVAL AT MAIN YOGA AND MEDITATION AT MAIN Sunday, Dec. 9, 1:30 p.m Monday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Studies have shown that yoga and meditation have remarkable healing effects for those who practice.

WEDNESDAY FILM MATINEE AT MAIN: “GAME NIGHT” Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Starring Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams and Kyle

Chandler. A group of friends who meet regularly for game nights find themselves trying to solve a murder mystery.

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 GREAT NECK LIBRARY CLOSING/ charge, residents can request auCANCELLATION INFORMATION tomatic e-mails from cancellations.

ONLINE com when the library has posted Library patrons connected to the any information. This is a great way Internet are asked to check the for library district residents who website: www.cancellations.com are connected online to be advised for library weather related closings/ of weather related changes in program cancellations. In order to library hours or programs. access this service, library district

Great Neck Community Calendar THE ROTARY CLUB OF GREAT NECK Invites residents and business people to visit its meetings for social and business networking. In alignment with the club’s motto, “They Profit Most Who Serve Best,” all are welcome to discover how meaningful and satisfying it is to give back to the community while networking through the Rotary Club of Great Neck. On the second Wednesday of each month, dinner

events are held to support local Great Neck restaurants, and on all other remaining Wednesdays in the month, the group gathers for breakfast at 8 a.m. in the boardroom of TD Bank at 2 Great Neck Road. For more information, visit the website at www.rotaryclubofgreatneck. org or Facebook page at rotaryclubofgreatneck. To arrange for your visit as a guest or if interested in becoming one of their weekly speakers, please email

rotaryclubofgreatneck@aol.com or call 516-487-9392.

go to www.toolsatsilversneakers.com or call (516) 745-8050.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program — Free Silver Sneakers exercise classes for those 65 and older at all levels on balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors on Monday through Saturday. Locations are in Garden City Park, Lake Success and Floral Park.

For more details, including seeing if you are eligible and class times,

TUESDAYS WITH REAP The Retired Energetic Active People group meets every Tuesday at 9 a.m. The events are located at the Cumberland Adult Center, 30 Cumberland Ave. in Great Neck.

For more information, call 516441-4949. For a monthly schedule of activities, go to www.greatneckadulted.org.

Great Neck Great Neck Social Center Park District Great Neck House is located at 14 Arrandale Ave. in Great Neck. Following is a sampling of upcoming Great Neck Park District events. For a complete listing, go to www.greatneckparks. org or call 516-487-7665.

WINTER SEASONAL STROLL Sunday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m.

Join the walk in Kings Point Park to learn how Mother Nature survives the cold winter months.

Meet at the Redbrook Road entrance, in the first parking lot. Register as soon as possible online at www.gnparks.org or call (516) 482-0355.

Children under age 16 not permitted to attend.

tennis, gymnastics, archery, arts & crafts and more. Children 4 to 10 years old are grouped by age. Lunch is available for purchase ($8 per day) or bring your own.

Full week discounted rate: residents $270; non-residents $300.

Daily fee: residents $120; non-Residents $150. Call 516-482-0355 for more info or register online at www.gnparks .org.

WINTER CAMP PARKWOOD Wednesday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Dec. 28, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join warm, friendly Winter Camp Parkwood. Organized activities include ice skating, hockey,

TENNIS HOLIDAY CAMP Wednesday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Dec. 28, and Monday, Dec. 31 from 12 to 4 p.m.

Children ages 6 to 17 can hone their tennis skills at the Parkwood

Tennis Center. Register at www.gnparks.org or call (516) 829-9050.

Residents, $80 per day; non-residents, $94 per day. Register for one day or all four.

TAKE A HOCKEY CLINIC Daily hockey clinics are being offered Wednesday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Dec. 28, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., for children ages 5 and up. Full equipment is required to participate.

Check out the special public session schedule for the holiday break, which can be found at www.gnparks.org.

Register online or call 5160487-2975 x128.

The Great Neck Social Center, located at 80 Grace Ave. in Great Neck, hosts a full calendar of events for seniors every month that includes tea times, lunches, gamedays, discussion groups, health and wellness lectures, reading groups and more. New members are welcome. For more information, go to www.gnsocialcenter. org or call 516-487-0025. Following is a sampling of daily activi-

ties.

Mondays 10 a.m. Tea Time 10:45 a.m. What’s Your Opinion? and Piano with Dr. Herb Saltzman 12: 45 p.m. Mah Jongg, Canasta & Open Game Tuesdays 9:45 a.m. Bingo 11 a.m. Card Playing Group 2 p.m. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

Wednesdays 9:45 a.m. Tai Chi 10:30 a.m. Knitting & Handcrafts 1:30 p.m. Billiards Thursdays 10:15 a.m. Movie Day 2 p.m. World in Depth 2 p.m. Ping Pong

Fridays 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing with David 12:45 p.m. Open Mic with Midye & Phoebe

District races on Dec. 11 Continued from Page 2 cial Center at 80 Grace Ave. Brian Morris, a three-term commissioner for the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water District, which includes Manhasset, portions of Great Neck, and North New Hyde Park, is seeking his fourth term as the district embarks on “aggressive capital improvement programs.”

Morris said he feels that his experience as a firefighter and former chief of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department continues to be an asset.

“My family and I have been active in the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department for over 50 years,” Morris said. “I felt and still feel that my experience as a volunteer firefighter and past chief are a value to the com-

munity.”

Asked about what he accomplished and what he hopes to do in his next term, Morris said he wants to continue what he’s doing now.

“The goals remain the same,” Morris said. “Provide potable water for drinking and fire protection at a reasonable cost. To give our volunteers what they need to protect us while keeping our taxes low.”

Voting will take place between noon and 9 p.m.

Polling places for the election will be at four Manhasset-Lakeville firehouses: Company 1, 35 Bayview Ave., Manhasset, Company 3, 25 Prospect St., Great Neck, Company 4, 97 Jayson Ave., Great Neck, and Company 5, 21 78th Ave., New Hyde Park.

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County corrects online tax impact notices

BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N There are more than 423,000 properties in Nassau County – and of those properties, 60,000 tax impact notices had to be corrected online.

According to Newsday, Laura Curran’s administration needed to correct 60,000 tax impact notices related to the change in property assessments because the assessor used preliminary values to determine how a homeowner’s property tax bill would

change.

The correction followed 20,000 assessment disclosure notices being redone due to the county increasing the assessed values by more than 6 percent, Newsday reported.

“I recognized the error and fixed it,” County Assessor David Moog told Newsday.

“It is better taxpayer information to provide a final number, including reductions and settlements for 2017-18.”

A representative for the Department of Assessment could not be reached for com-

ment on Tuesday.

The Nassau County Legislature passed legislation earlier this year that requires assessment notices to include the tax impact on individual property owners.

Curran came into office aiming to fix the assessment system and quickly unfroze the assessment roll, before moving to reassess every parcel of land at a 0.10 percent level of assessment. She’s working with the state Legislature to spread out the impact on residential properties over five or more

years.

The assessment rolls were frozen in 2011 by the Edward Mangano administration. Thousands of residents, meanwhile, filed grievances on the value of their homes – costing the county millions of dollars and shifting the burden onto others who didn’t challenge their assessments.

Property owners can find the assessed value of their homes online at https:// www.nassaucountyny.gov/1501/Assessment.

Kaplan hears schools, Restoring tuition aid to affordability concerns volunteer firefighters

BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N State Sen.-elect Anna Kaplan and her transition team hosted a town hall-style meeting at the Yes We Can Community Center in Westbury on Monday night, with attendees raising concerns about health care, education and affordability.

In addition, residents of District 7— which includes North Hempstead, Elmont and Hicksville — asked questions about climate change and the rights of immigrants.

Democrats have made issues like passing the Reproductive Health Act to codify Roe v. Wade on abortion, the Child Victims Act to extend the civil statute of limitations for child sex abuse victims, stricter gun laws and election reform keystone issues during their campaigns.

Several Westbury residents spoke about the importance of public education, particularly in leveling the playing field and ensuring that the district gets its fair share of foundation aid from the state.

Among them was Irene Hylton, the outgoing president of the Westbury NAACP. More than $37 million in foundation aid

is owed to the Westbury schools, she said, which is a “major concern.”

“Promises made should be promises kept,” Hylton said.

Ren Zelaya, the president of the Westbury PTA council, said racial equality in education is a priority. Despite New York being heavily Democratic, he said Long Island has some of the most segregated school districts in the country.

Also of personal concern to him was housing. While he is a single parent, he said he makes enough that he doesn’t qualify for affordable housing — a situation many in Nassau County face.

“Nassau is going to lose a lot of working professionals if this isn’t addressed,” Zelaya said. “It’s something where the middle class just needs a hand.”

Eliot Friedman, a 29-year-old resident of Mineola, said the issues of health care and housing are personal for him. He said he and his family have been taking care of his grandmother, which has taken a financial toll. It has also been difficult for people his age to find somewhere affordable to live.

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Eliot Friedman, 29, speaks up about issues like healthcare and affordability at the town hall-style forum.

BY J E D H E N D R I X S ON Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, legislators and members of the firefighting community gathered Monday morning to announce legislation that will restore higher education funding for volunteer firefighters.

“Nothing is more important to all of us than the safety of Nassau County’s residents,” said Curran, who signed the bill into law.

“Our volunteer fire service members are saving lives on the front lines every day.”

The county has been benefiting from the $1.6 million Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response, or SAFER, grant for several years, Curran said. The grant provided tuition assistance for members of the volunteer fire service to attend Nassau Community College. On Nov. 7, the county was informed that it would not# receive funding from the grant for the remainder of the 2018 semester or for the entire 2019 academic year.

“It has helped dozens, scores, of firefighters help continue their education since 2014,” Curran said.

The program currently benefits 173 students, who are eligible to receive the full value of a NCC semester. The size of the SAFER grants varies, depending on what other scholarships and aid applicants receive.

It is not clear why the federal funding was not appropriated, Curran said. Her administration has contacted U.S. representatives on the matter.

County Legislators Siela Bynoe (D-Westbury) and Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove) spearheaded legislation, which passed unanimously with bipartisan support, to cover the costs for the remainder of this year and next year.

“The signing of this bill will ensure that the men and women who are selflessly and generously giving up themselves have an opportunity to have a bright future,” Bynoe said.

“This is a win-win situation,” Bynoe said.

“Nassau Community College is also desperately in need of this tuition money, so this is an opportunity to make sure NCC is fully funded.”

The program also serves as an incentive for young adults to serve the community, Bynoe said. Recruitment and retention of volunteer fire service members has been

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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran (left) and Legislator Siela Bynoe (D-Westbury) after signing legislation that will continue to provide tuition assistance for volunteer fire service members. challenging, Curran said.

“This action encourages recruitment and it keeps our firefighters with us,” Curran said.

“Not just here in Nassau County but throughout the state and the country there’s a recruiting and retention problem with volunteer firefighters,” Chief Fire Marshal Scott Tusa said. “Today’s lifestyle has a lot to do with the availability of time to meet the demands of the volunteer fire service.

“Legislation of this type is vital and extremely important for our fire departments in Nassau County.”

“Firefighting is sometimes a young persons’ game,” Legislator Steve Rhoads (RWantagh) said. “The reality is that our departments rely on new members coming in.

“This has been a valuable tool for our volunteer ambulance and firefighter departments to attract and retain members,” Rhoads, who joined the Wantagh Volunteer Fire Department in 1992, said.

“It’s a great opportunity for all the young volunteers pursuing an education at NCC,” said Vito Santoli, a 19-year-old member of the Mineola Volunteer Fire Department and recipient of the tuition assistance. Santoli is enrolled at NCC and studying for a degree in liberal arts.

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READERS WRITE

Re-elect Lincoln, Reiter to commish posts

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n Dec. 11, Tuesday, Commissioner Robert Lincoln of the Great Neck Park District and Commissioner Steve Reiter of the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District are up for re-election to their respective official positions.

Both Commissioners are providing outstanding service to the public and I urge all eligible voters to show support and appreciation by coming out to cast a vote for the two Commissioners.

Commissioner Lincoln, chair of the Park Board, along with his fellow Commissioners, preside over a vast park enterprise that provides a wide range of recreational, therapeutic and educational facilities and services to residents of all ages and interests.

The park district’s facilities are comprised of priceless assets in the hands of a superb Superintendent and a highly-trained and dedicated park staff. Commissioner Lincoln has shown

exceptional leadership as well as sensitivity, patience and understanding in guiding the various missions of the park district.

The result has been high morale throughout the park district, expanding and improving Park services and programs to meet changing needs. And a business management approach has kept tax rates unchanged for many years.

The Water Pollution Control Board (better known as the sewer district) sails along serenely

under the radar, but its work in protecting the health and safety of Great Neck residents could not be more important.

Commissioner Reiter has done an outstanding job in overseeing the expansion and modernization of our sewage processing plant while maintaining a highly capable staff, to the point where Great Neck is a showplace for efficiency, conservation and environmental protection.

Like the park district, our sewer district is employing sound

business practices to generate outside revenues that help keep tax rates in check.# ######## All told, in my opinion, the public interest is best served by re-electing Commissioners Robert Lincoln and Steve Reiter.

Vote at Great Neck House or the Great Neck Senior Center, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 11.# Leon Korobow Great Neck

Inoculating against science stupidity

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he Oxford Dictionary says that science is “the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.” Carl Sagan puts it differently. “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.”

Lay people tend to view scientists as persons who reduce smog, engineer a moon landing, keep the bald eagle from extinction, keep our drinking water safe, invent airbags and give us all the technological wonders which have changed our lives.

Our federal government employs thousands of scientists who are dedicated public servants.

They contribute significantly to our general welfare and for this we owe them a debt of gratitude.

Almost all of the statements above have for decades been

considered “conventional wisdom,” but now this is all being brought into question.

We have a president and many politicians who are science deniers.

This wouldn’t be a significant concern if we didn’t face catastrophic climate change. At this moment in time, we have 12 years to come up with a solution — it’s survival or suicide.

The European Union has a plan to reduce carbon pollution to zero, but Trump and his allies oppose it.

The Union of Concerned Scientists is an organization consisting of scientists and lay people which defends science against the forces of ignorance.

The UCS maintains that climate deniers either lack knowledge or are malevolent. I believe it’s the latter. There is a long history of businesses whose bottom

line is threatened by science. A few examples should suffice.

First, the Nestle company used aggressive marketing techniques to convince women in Third World countries that the Nestle formula was superior to breastfeeding. As a result, many babies died and a boycott in the 1970s against the international conglomerate proved successful.

Second, the tobacco industry refused to accept the fact that there was a link between cigarette smoking and cancer. The CEOs of the major manufacturers lied when they testified before Congress, and hired scientists to fabricate data, all in the name of “profits.”

Today, we have the billionaire Koch brothers who made their fortune in the fossil fuel business. They deny that global warming is a man-made problem in spite of overwhelming scien-

tific evidence to the contrary.

There is a fundamental truth in all of this, namely, that when science conflicts with corporate greed, the latter has the edge, at least initially. In a recent survey by the “Union of Concerned Scientists,” some 4,200 scientists responded pointing out three major problems: 1. Significant workforce reductions 2. Rampant political interference and 3.

Censorship.

Number one occurs when staff is cut, there’s a hiring freeze, and staff who quit or are fired are not replaced. The Environmental Protection Agency is a good case in point. Staff levels are at a 20 year low and this suits Trump just fine.

Number two occurs when Trump appoints persons who have ties to the industries they are supposed to regulate. For example, Scott Pruitt, formerly

head of the EPA, had been a strong critic of the agency he was in charge of.

As attorney general of Oklahoma, Pruitt sued the government 14 times on regulatory issues.

Naming Pruitt EPA head was like asking the fox to guard the hen house. The third finding occurs when federal employees are told not to use words like “climate change” in project proposals. Scientists should not be censored when doing their job honestly.

President Trump has questioned our free press, assailed our judiciary, and challenged science. In all these endeavors, he undermines democracy and demonstrates ignorance of our history and institutions.

Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

National climate report, Trump’s gut Continued from Page 17 constituents are feeling the negative effects of climate change firsthand, both sides are more willing to cooperate on a solution that brings about real change.”

Reynolds said the new policy will create 2.1 million new jobs over the next 10 years, based on estimates from a 2014 Regional Economic Models, Inc. (REMI) study on the effect of a revenue-neutral carbon price on the American economy.

The program is revenue neutral, does not grow the size of government, and has been a strategy advocated by both economists and climate scientists

as the simplest, most effective approach to solving climate change.

Additionally, implementing this policy will reduce health care costs by cutting pollution, which is responsible for 60,000 U.S. deaths each year, sickens hundreds of thousands more, costing $150 billion per year.

But you have to consider why Climate Denial has become a mark of Republican orthodoxy: it’s because it would disrupt dependency on monopolistic entities like the Kochs and Exxon-Mobil, decentralizing and democratizing supply, capturing sun, wind, geothermal, hydro power –resources that all people

own, “the commons” – which would input into a grid that would work in two-directions, with residential, commercial and government buildings able to send out excess energy they generate.

I’m not so sure I would advocate a dividend that expands

consumerism over a dedicated (“lock box”) fund to transition the infrastructure and economy to clean, renewable energy. But, like Obamacare which sacrificed a public option, if this is the “compromise” needed to get bipartisan support to put it over the finish line, so be it.

“This aggressive carbon pricing scheme introduced by members from both parties marks an important opportunity to begin to seriously address the immediate threat of climate change,” said Congressman Deutch. “The status quo is unsustainable; the time to act is right now.”

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Town fails moral test on med marijuana use

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o paraphrase former Vice President Hubert Humphrey, the moral test of government is how it treats the most vulnerable among us.!

Based on the events of the past several weeks, I’m afraid that the Town of North Hempstead’s board has failed that moral test.

Specifically, in a transparent attempt to mollify a shrill, rightwing minority, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and every member of the town council have sacrificed the health and dignity of seriously ill and injured residents who depend on medical marijuana to improve their quality of life.

Take the amendment to town code that was passed during the Nov. 20 board meeting that prohibits the sale of medical and recreational marijuana in the same location.

Did the board stop to think of how such a restriction might discourage medical marijuana dispensaries from operating anywhere within town limits?!

If recreational marijuana were legalized, firms, like MedMen, might choose to operate in another area of Nassau County, where both products could be sold.

While this might not seem like more than a minor inconvenience to those without life-altering medical conditions, forcing patients or caregivers to travel even a few extra miles could be a serious barrier to access.! And, what if neighboring towns, like Hempstead or Oyster Bay, were to pass similar restrictions?

There is no legitimate reason why patients or caregivers shouldn’t be able to pick up their state-sanctioned medications nearby their homes, like any other member of the community.

The next amendment to town code, which the board plans to vote into law on Dec. 18, is a collection of arbitrary rules that further restricts access to medical marijuana within town limits.

Not only will this amendment severely reduce the number of potential sites where a medical marijuana dispensary could operate, but it will also require that a dispensary be located in a building with at least one medical office.

This hypothetical medical office need not be licensed to prescribe marijuana or work with the dispensary in any way. Technically, operating in the same building as a dentist’s office or podiatrist’s office

would fulfill this requirement.

Why would operating in an otherwise empty building or a building with only non-medical tenants even be an issue?! This rule seems to be in response to proponents’ baseless claims that it’s safer or more appropriate to dispense medical marijuana in a “medical” setting.

We don’t insist that patients or caregivers filling opioid prescriptions do so in a “medical” setting.!

They can walk into any CVS or Rite Aid and fill their prescriptions.!

Why should only medical marijuana patients or caregivers be singled out in this way?

Another particularly egregious restriction prohibits patients or caregivers from taking or administering medical marijuana inside of a dispensary. If a patient has a seizure or sudden bout of intense pain, should that patient be told, “Take it outside?”

This specific restriction treats patients like drug addicts and dispensaries like drug dens, where people will hang out and get high if given the opportunity.! This is ludicrous.

The amendment also includes a word-for-word copy of medicalmarijuana-related advertising rules

set by the state. The only purpose of this section appears to be to pad out the length of the bill and impress its proponents.

One can tell how hastily this particular amendment was written, given the fact that the terms “marijuana” and “medical marijuana” were not consistently spelled or capitalized throughout the document.! In fact, in Section 70-201.13(A)(1), “marijuana” was spelled and capitalized inconsistently within the same sentence.

On Jan. 8, the board intends on passing yet another amendment, this time to ban the sale of recreational marijuana anywhere within town limits (not just within a medical marijuana dispensary).

It is abundantly clear that the board did not consult medical marijuana patients, caregivers, doctors or legal experts while drafting these amendments and that they were written solely in response to the complaints of well-heeled residents of Manhasset, Plandome and other nearby areas who don’t think medical marijuana should have been legalized in New York and look upon this as an opportunity to chase it out of their town entirely.

Conveniently for them, the social stigma associated with medi-

cal marijuana (and the fact that it is still illegal on the federal level) deters patients and caregivers from coming forward and publicly advocating for themselves.

I imagine it would be much more difficult for members of the board to look patients suffering from cancer, AIDS, PTSD or any number of other serious conditions in the eyes and tell them that this is all for their own good. ! I also imagine that, if the proponents of these amendments snickered and jeered at such patients in the same manner they snickered and jeered at MedMen’s legal counsel at the Nov. 20 board meeting, they wouldn’t come off in quite as righteous a light.

Hopefully, the board will have some time to reflect before the Dec. 18 vote and decide if they really want to go forward with the remainder of this farce.

If they do proceed, I sincerely hope both medical marijuana firms currently operating with the Town of North Hempstead sue to invalidate these poorly written and cruel amendments.

Matthew Zeidman New Hyde Park

Elect Steve Scott PW police commissioner

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ime for a change has never been more urgently needed.

Steve Scott has already read and adopted the Port Washington Police Department Charter, which after nine years eludes his opponent Angela Mullins.

At the recent LWV debate, Mullins dwelled on her police experience while admitting no construction or business experience.

As the past charter revision chair for over 15 years, let me clarify the Port Washington com-

missioner position. The focus of the Board of Commissioners must be on the business of the district.

The qualifications need to be more similar to that of a municipal mayor than a police chief.

Our police district is special and the only one in New York state.

There is no municipal government above the Port Washington police, thus, the commissioners act as that missing municipal government.

They “shall manage and control the property of the police district.”

Unlike other police departments, a PW Police Commissioner

cannot carry guns, cannot make arrests or even issue tickets (which Scott in his current job actually can). They must oversee the business of the district.

Scott has far more qualifications that we need than Mullins.

And he will fill that void on the board.!! We need to regain fiscal responsible money management and Scott can and has done it.

We need to finally move forward and rectify the vast shortcomings of our old and inadequate Police Headquarters. Only Scott is qualified to do this having vast heavy

construction and business management experience.

On a short note: A major objection to Scott by Mullins was his claimed attendance at only one PWPD meeting. Short memory, but Mullins had about that number when she ran for office. Also her other commissioners had only a few more. Also, note after election, Scott will have more than enough time to come up to speed before he takes office.

As for the claim of his shortcoming of not being a police officer, we have today very highly

qualified PW police officers and administrative staff — the job and need is not for civilians to get in their way of keeping Port safe.

Scott wants to give our police the tools and environment they need for the safety of Ports children and residents in schools and the district.

Please join me on Dec. 11, noon to 9 p.m. at the Polish American Hall on Pulaski Place in voting to elect Scott PW police commissioner.

Steve Kaplan Port Washington

News from Global Change Research Program Continued from Page 16 sions to protect these already damaged environments.

Major U.S. crop yields will decline; the availability and price of many agricultural products across the world will change.

There will be more frequent and longer power outages, fuel shortages and service disruptions.

Rising sea level subjects coast-

al property and public infrastructure to flooding. Inland infrastructure is exposed to greater damage from more severe and frequent heavy precipitation and flooding.

Increased drought in some areas will threaten oil and gas drilling and refining and electricity generation.

So what can you do today?

If a four-person family skipped

eating steak once a week, it is the equivalent of taking a car off the road for nearly three months.

If every American ate no meat or cheese just one day a week, it would be like not driving 91 billion miles or taking 7.6 million cars off the road. You could walk, ride a bike, carpool or take public transportation.

You can turn off the lights

when you leave work, leave a room, go to bed. Plug appliances like microwaves, televisions, game systems, and computers into power strips that you can turn off when not in use to eliminate standby electricity consumption.

Turn your yard into a carbon sequestration zone by planting trees, tall grasses and other perennials. Use your compost to feed

your plants and avoid tillage. Turn your thermostat down a couple degrees in the winter and up a couple degrees in the summer.

Our lives are full of so many advantages, benefits and comforts.

Appreciate them all by protecting our children’s and their children’s access to the basics like water, food, a home and good health.

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Don’t rush assessment system changes

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he publisher of Blank Slate Media, Steven Blank, recently printed an editorial titled “Afflicting the afflicted, comforting the comfortable” in which he spins the extremely complicated issue of property tax assessment into political talking points.

Rather than evenhandedly addressing this critical and complex issue he chose to try vilifying one of our most dedicated and compassionate county legislators, Delia DeRiggi-Whitton.

Legislator DeRiggi has not called for slowing the process of accurately assessing property values, she has called for the slowing of a rushed process with a flawed result. The county has already acknowledged more

than 60,000 assessment notice errors; so we should really take notice of what is going on.

When conducting property assessments, care must be taken not to commit errors that could significantly affect the appraisals. The valuation process should not be hasty and should include numerous checks throughout the process.

Unfortunately, new proposed county assessments were not established through actually reviewing each property and it’s improvements in order to ascertain a fair market value but rather through what the County Assessor is calling “modeling.”

I call it chasing sales which is a big no-no in the assessment community. They looked at aver-

age sales in communities over the past two years and equally valued all the properties in these communities based on those limited sales.

This might work in a planned community where every lot is the same size and homes are virtually identical but what about eclectic communities like Sea Cliff where huge multi-million dollar Victorians sit right next door to 900 square foot cottages.

Before this process began, the majority of properties in the county were significantly underassessed. Now it appears that a significant percentage of properties are over-assessed. Therefore, residents are still stuck in the same rat race of being forced to grieve their assessed values.

The county is not equipped to deal with the hundreds of thousands of grievances coming their way. Comically, the county will have to reduce these inflated assessed values at the ARC hearings in order to avoid losing the grievances in small claims cases.

Given the County Guarantee, whereby the county has to repay the school tax portion of SCAR hearings won by residents, gambling these small claims cases can result in a financial future that is cataclysmic for the County.

One place where I wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Blank is that property owners should be taxed what they owe, not one cent more and not one cent less.

It is unfortunate that due to

this hurried procedure we are no closer to this goal today than we were a year ago. I also assume that we can all agree that we should be careful not to tax our residents out of their homes in the blink of an eye.

Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton is all in favor of a system that assesses properties within the County accurately and taxes the people fairly, as I am sure the county executive is.

The only issue is the process by which such assessments are conducted. We all know that anything worth doing is worth doing correctly – the first time.

Bruce Kennedy Sea Cliff

Scott offers know-how needed by Port

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his year’s Police Commissioner election will have a critical impact on the Department and our community for decades to come. It is essential, for us all, that we each come out and vote for Stephen Scott. # The Port Washington Police District headquarters must be replaced.# The current Board of Commissioners has acknowledged

the tremendous expense that its crumbling condition relentlessly incurs, and the negative impact of its cramped space on the delivery of Police services.

Yet for the nine years of Angela Mullins tenure no progress has been made toward a resolution and costs have continued to rise. # The qualifications of the current Commissioners may include some police and commu-

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nity group activity, but none has the essential Business, Financial and Construction background of Stephen Scott. As Police Commissioner, he will bring these now missing strengths that will ensure that the Department continues to thrive in the years to come. # Scott received his formal degree in Business Administration and has achieved a wealth of valuable knowledge in a wide

career. # That career includes years of experience in the comprehensive management and negotiation of major urban construction projects, the coordination of communication for the Dept. of Homeland Security/TSA officers across all of JFK airport, the launch and ultimate sale of his own private business, and the delivery of sensitive security services for the state Depart-

ment of Mental Health. # Dynamic management, accountability, broad financial knowledge and vision. These are what the PWPD and our community need now and what Stephen Scott will deliver when elected# PW Police Commissioner. # !Stephen R. Maun "Port Washington

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Business&RealEstate

Purchasing before or after marriage?

The last few weeks I have had several couples and singles, approach me to see homes, condos and co-ops from Long Island into New York City.

We discussed their specific “Needs and Wants” and throughout the interview process, it was evident that they were married. However, until a conversation begins, you don’t always know their marital status; if it’s just a couple, engaged, (I usually see the ring on the fourth finger of the left hand of the wife, which is the giveaway); or married as it was disclosed to me; as well as seeing the wedding bands.

But then there are some singles that were married, or getting divorced or already divorced. But I have noticed over the years, not everyone still wears their wedding bands as was normally done in the past, so sometimes it can be challenging.

However and most importantly, one must treat everyone fairly, regardless of their marital status as well as all the other protected classes, which I will discuss in another column; but every situation presents different scenarios as

to what is most important in their search for a place to live.

The question arises, should a primary residence be bought while engaged or in the varying degrees of the relationships previously mentioned. There are many ideas, thoughts, feelings and approaches on the subject.

All I can say is what I believe on a professional level, one should be aware of while considering the purchase and be cognizant of the pitfalls before, during and after a relationship leading to a marriage.

If you are single, that generally can be the easiest path to consider purchasing, assuming you are financially able, as opposed to renting, as I have always been in favor of; since there is no “significant other” to discuss it with, unless your parents or someone else is involved in the decision making.

That being said, even after you purchase, then possibly get engaged leading to your wedding vows and after, what happens then.

My daughter was in that position, while she owned her apartment, then she got en-

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gaged and then married. Even though she owned her apartment, the day after she was married her husband would now share in whatever appreciation that would accrue going forward; but that’s fair since he shares in the ongoing expenses and mortgage.

For now, I will not address this in today’s column, what would happen if there was a divorce. But, I will address this and other pertinent information next week in part 2, about what can and sometimes does happen in a divorce with real property.

Engaged couples, assuming there might or might not be a wedding date have a few

things to think about and consider.

Most important how long they are together and/or engaged? Assuming everything is hunky dory, fantastic! But they should still be aware that if they are both purchasing, what if something happens and they break up or call off the engagement?

Do they have any type of partnership agreement or something in writing to protect them? Will one be in a solid financial situation to be capable to buy out the other person? If only one is purchasing, but the other is sharing in all the other daily and monthly expenses, maintenance, common charges, food, etc. what can that person expect as remuneration if any, if their relationship goes south?

There are so many possibilities that could and do sometimes occur, that couples should give plenty of thought before buying and come up with a pragmatic and logical plan. Understand, I am not trying to scare or undermine the thought of purchasing or not, but just saying, that you should both think of the pros and cons; if you can figure it

out successfully then building your future wealth, early on, will hopefully be much more beneficial in the future. Just make sure you are both in agreement.

The more years you are able to keep your money working (especially in real estate) and with compounding year over year, it’s a wonderful thing to experience in the long run. However, with your home, there is never a guarantee you will make money; but looking back, in history, does prove my point exceptionally well!

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Recent Real Estate Sales in Great Neck Great Neck Real Estate Market Conditions MEDIAN SALES PRICE $802,500 Demographics near Great Neck, NY Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

City 10,143 7,535 38 3 81,778 39,915

County 1,361,350 4,744 41.3 3 98,401 42,949

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14 Stoner Avenue, Great Neck Sold Price: $230,000 Date: 10/22/2018 1 beds, 1 Full baths Style: Co-Op Schools: Great Neck MLS# 3051519

74 Beverly Road, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,200,000 Date: 10/16/2018 6 beds, 5 Full/2 Half baths Style: Tudor # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 195x100 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $43,080 MLS# 3048814

2 Fox Hunt Lane, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,875,000 Date: 09/20/2018 5 beds, 4 Full/2 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 141 X 132 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $32,887 MLS# 3043915

36 Shore Park Road, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,500,000 Date: 10/24/2018 5 beds, 3 Full baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 100x100 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $24,733 MLS# 3047582

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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Ray Plakstis, fire chief and trustee, dies Lifelong Great Neck resident remembered for his generosity, problem solving, teaching Continued from Page 1 example was when he managed to get a fuselage of a plane to simulate training for more than 40 fire departments, Green said.

Additionally, when he was a first assistant chief, Plakstis was able to go to Ground Zero “dozens of times” because he had tools other agencies did not – he had initially been told there were already “too many people” working there.

“His values, his generosity, his dedication was almost overwhelming and it was contagious,” Green said.

“You told him about something and if he could help, he would.”

“I wish all people would give back to their community like Ray did,” Green added. “This would be a much better world.”

Chief Steven Schwartz said Plakstis was a “great mentor” and had “a gift of being able to connect with people.” Schwartz also said Plakstis was very caring, gave people second chances, and taught him how to put himself in other people’s shoes.

“They could be down in the gutter or high on the throne, he would treat each person with the same respect,” Schwartz said. “And if somebody was in need, he would reach out to them.”

Plakstis’ half-brother Thomas McDonough, a former chief of the Port Washington Fire Department, said Plakstis had always been good at solving mechanical issues and coming up with new ideas. The two of them also shared a passion for the fire service, McDonough said.

McDonough joined the Alert Fire Company in 1979, and Plakstis joined in 1985. But while McDonough ultimately left the Alerts in 1987 for Port Washington, he said Plakstis decided to stay, likely because of his connections to the people and fire company.

According to the Alert Fire Company, Plakstis was elected to the position of second lieutenant in 1991.

From there he rose through the ranks to eventually become chief of department in 2002 and again in 2014.

“He was a very big part of Great Neck and Great Neck was a very big part of him,” McDonough said.

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Raymond Plakstis Jr. served two terms as the chief of the Alert Fire Company in Great Neck, where he served for 33 years.

Plakstis also became the third generation owner of Doray Enterprises, after his father and grandfather, on Steamboat Road. The gas station was used as a FEMA fuel depot for multiple municipalities after superstorm Sandy in 2012, which, according to the Alert Fire Company, came “at great personal expense.”

But it was also once a place where people would discuss life and politics, Green said.

“In the old days, Ray’s gas station was the meeting point – that’s where everybody went to talk politics, to talk about their problems,” Green said. “He always would listen.”

While serving as chief of the Fire Department, Plakstis was also a trustee in the Village of Great Neck and became deputy mayor, working with Mayor Pedram Bral.

Bral said Plakstis knew the history of Great Neck “backwards and forwards” and was “really an asset” to both him and the board. He also described him as “a really genuine person” and a “no-nonsense man who really gave to the entire community selflessly.”

“There’s so much to say about him,” Bral said, adding that his passing is a “great loss to the entire community.”

And, McDonough said, Plakstis would always aid people when they were at their lowest.

“If you didn’t have any place to go on Christmas Eve, you went to my brother’s house,” McDonough said.

He also recalled how two children were orphaned and Plakstis took them in. And, when Child Protective Services told him that he and his wife, Donna, couldn’t do that, the two became certified as foster parents and took care of them until they were adopted.

“My brother took people in and helped them when they were at their lowest point,” McDonough said. “He always tried to find the good in everybody and he would give the shirt off his back, he would give you the food off his plate.”

Plakstis came from a multigenerational family of firefighters and community servants.

His mother, Doris Groene, who also died from 9/11-related cancer last year, was president of Great Neck’s Vigilant Fire Company. McDonough served as chief of the Port Washington Fire Department. And Tyler Plakstis, his son, is a firefighter with the Alert Fire Company.

Plakstis is survived by his wife, Donna, his sons,Tyler and Ryan, his brother, Thomas McDonough, and several nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.

Visitation was to take place at the Alert Fire Company headquarters, located at 555 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, on Wednesday night and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. There was to be a firefighters’ service there at 8 p.m.

The funeral mass will be on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Aloysius Church at 592 Middle Neck Road, with interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery at 111 Old Country Road, Westbury.

Battling breast cancer in Great Neck Continued from Page 3 “I consider tonight to be a women’s empowerment event,” Cohen said. “Together tonight we are arming you with knowledge and information that you can take control of your lives and you can make educated decisions and be heroes in your own stories.”

Dr. Wendy Fried-Oginski, an" obstetrician-gynecologist in North Hills, said that breast cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and that more than 40,000 deaths are attributed to it each year.

One eighth of women will also get breast cancer in their lifetime – but there are also 8.1 million survivors, she said, and the current five-year survival rate is 90 percent due to advances in early detection and improved treatment.

Five to 10 percent of breast cancers are due to mutations of the BRCA genes, she said, with the Ashkenazi Jewish population having prevalence 10 times greater than the general population.

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Dr. Wendy Fried-Oginski discusses breast cancer screening, diagnosis and genetic evaluation.

There are several controllable risk factors contributing to the development of cancer, Fried said. Alcohol, smoking, obesity, late pregnancies, night shifts and

Nancy Cohen, a Lake Success resident, speaks with fellow Hadassah members. physical inactivity are among them.

There are also nonmodifiable ones like age, genetic mutations, late menopause, dense breast tissue and a history of breast cancer, she said.

But, Fried noted, most women with

breast cancer detected it on their own, and she recommended checking often.

Among the things to look for are change in skin tone, puckering, a change in shape and size, swelling or a discharge around the breast or under the arm.

“So you want to cover a lot of ground,” Fried said. “That is very important.”

If a lump is found in the breast or under the arm, Fried said that even if a doctor doesn’t feel it or imaging comes up normal, a woman should go to a breast surgeon for an evaluation.

Breast exams should be done by a medical professional at least once a year, Fried said.

While genetics are among the unchangeable factors, Fried said genetic testing is important and should go beyond a blood test" so one can prepare appropriately.

“It can come from your father’s side as easy as it can come from your mother’s side,” Fried said, adding that the testing is “not something to take lightly.”

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Puttin’ on Ritz-Carlton Residences Continued from Page 8 downsizing but not feeling cramped, RXR and Daniel Gale officials said.

Every unit is outfitted with marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, washers and dryers and large walk-in closets.

The first of the phase two residents will begin moving in as early as next week, Bock said, and residents will continue to move in through the winter.

The condos were originally marketed to those in the five- to 10-mile vicinity looking to downsize and unload the burden of home maintenance, but the reality of who is moving isn’t so black and white, Bock said.

Residents from Manhattan, Brooklyn and beyond are beginning to express interest in buying, many already accustomed to apartment-style living.

“We’ve found that a majority of these [condos] have

sold to people within a 20-mile radius,” O’Connell said.

“They’re committed to Long Island and living here but they may not want their large homes anymore and want carefree living.”

In fact, RXR decided to build a playground behind the phase one buildings because of the number of families with children moving into the area, Bock said.

“They aren’t just dropped off at the gate,” Bock said.

“The school bus pulls right up to the portico to pick kids up and drop them off.”

The allure of the Great Neck school district is one factor, Bock and O’Connell said.

For working adults who commute, a complimentary Cadillac Escalade car service transports residents to and from the nearby Long Island Rail Road Manhasset station.

The expansion of the MTA East Side Access project, which will provide additional LIRR service to the East Side of

Manhattan, is only going to further encourage buyers to consider the location, Bock said.

The location of the development, nestled between the Northern State Parkway and LIE on New Hyde Park Road, was an initial concern for North Hills residents and RXR, but it has actually resulted in boosted interest in the property.

“Obviously everyone discusses the positives and negatives of every project before you start and we were all concerned with the impact of this location and what we found was that quality and lifestyle trumped what we thought might be negatives,” O’Connell said. “Many of the people living here want that easier access to the highways and to transportation. They may work in the city or in the hospitals and it provides that.”

Phase two and the entire development are slated to be done by next summer.

Firm discusses school security audit Continued from Page 1 tainable investments in security, there’s always some room for improvement – especially as new or changing threats emerge.

“This leadership has been very proactive in making a security leaning posture,” Balboni said.

Currently, the district has a safety plan up to date with state guidelines, has a districtwide school safety team, and surveillance of facilities, according to the audit. Emergency plans also align with federal guidelines.

Among the recommendations were conducting a full hazard assessment – since this study was geared more toward shooter situations – and updating security procedures for outside groups using school facilities. “[Control] gets harder when you have a school open to outside agencies at night,” Balboni said.

Balboni said the school has a number of important technologies: surveillance cameras, a visitor management system called Lobbyguard in place, an emergency communication system and 911 notification system among them His recommendations included consistent use of the LobbyGuard system, adjusting monitor sizes, and careful monitoring of network traffic.

Balboni said the Great Neck schools have made investments in personnel that many districts haven’t. He said RedLand found there were good working relationships between security guards and staff, guards at main entrance lobbies, and mobile patrols.

He recommended the district continue looking for ways to support security organization, such as through exercises, and encouraging coordination across schools and buildings.

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Michael Balboni, the head of RedLand Strategies and a former state senator, discusses the external security audit’s results with meeting attendees.

Asked about the possibility of armed guards, Balboni pointed out that of the eight deadliest school shootings since 1997, five districts had guards and shooters tend to target them first. The schools could also see increased

insurance costs because of the possibility of a gun being misfired.

While the district’s security department conducts training for guards, Balboni recommended conducting additional drills and exercises for multiple threats. He also emphasized the school district practice using the RAVE application, which allows the district to bypass 911 and get a faster police response.

The report also highlighted the district’s plans to implement security vestibules and how the Nassau County Police Department evaluated each building.

RedLand recommended considering installing bollards or planters to protect buildings from drivers and make sure doors are locked.

The Great Neck Board of Education had voted to hire the firm for $85,000 to study possible security weaknesses and outline suggestions in June, after sending out a request for proposals on March 23.

This decision came amid heightened alert following a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in February.

Barbara Berkowitz, the president of the Great Neck Board of Education, said the study naturally couldn’t share all specifics for safety reasons.

But this audit, she said, is “not the be all and end all” when it comes to the district taking steps to ensure safety.

Balboni echoed that sentiment.

“Awareness is something you have to keep at,” Balboni said.

The next board meeting will take place on Monday, Dec. 17, at 8:30 p.m. at Saddle Rock Elementary School, where there will be a presentation about the implementation of next generation science standards.

Ex Port resident tied up in Russia scandal Continued from Page 2 inal attempt to secure the Trump tower property in Moscow, which was followed by a trip there, a year later, with two of Trump’s children, Don Jr. and Ivanka.

Sater reached out to the Trump Organization, namely Cohen, again in November 2015 with the information that he might be able to put together a deal for a Trump tower in Moscow, along with a potential opportunity for Russian President Vladimir Putin to say “great things”

about the presidential candidate that may aid in getting him elected, according to reporting by The Washington Post.# In a report by Buzzfeed News in March, Sater claimed to have had no involvement with Russian meddling in the 2016 election and said “he was just doing what he always done: working a deal.”

He also revealed that he and Cohen had planned to give Putin a $50 million# penthouse in the proposed Trump Tower Moscow as a way to attract Russian oli-

garchs.

“In Russia, the oligarchs would bend over backwards to live in the same building as Vladimir Putin,” Sater told BuzzFeed News.

Emails between Cohen and Sater, mentioned in Mueller’s court filing, continued into May 2016 with Sater asking when Trump would visit Russia. Cohen was set to go to Russia but canceled in June at the same time The Washington Post reported that Russian hackers had broken into the Democratic National

Committee’s computer servers.

Sater is also mentioned in Mueller’s list of questions for Trump, which his lawyers submitted answers to in late November.

Mueller asked: “What communication did you have with Michael D. Cohen, Felix Sater and others, including foreign nationals, about Russian real estate developments during the campaign?”

Trump’s responses have not been publicly revealed.

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immigrants by allowing them to get state financial aid.

Paired with that would be “Green Light” legislation that would allow undocumented immigrants to get a driver’s license, making them both safer drivers and safer from potential deportation since driving without a license is illegal.

“It’s a safety issue,” said Osman Canales, the founder of the nonprofit Long Island Immigrant Student Advocates.

There will be future meetings in the Elmont and Port Washington/Manhasset areas, but dates and locations have not yet been announced. Residents can also send their concerns to kaplantransition@ gmail.com.

Raymond Muntz, a Westbury resident, also said living on Long Island has become difficult – and pointed to high taxes.

“We can’t live here,” Muntz said. “We just can’t afford it.”

Some people touched on climate change issues, asking Kaplan if she would support bills like the Climate and Community Protection Act and consider taking a no fossil fuels pledge.

“We can certainly look into it,” Kaplan said.

Some attendees also asked Kaplan to support the New York State DREAM Act, which supporters say would ease the cost of higher education for undocumented

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LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

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MANHASSET MOVING SALE Fri & Sat 12/7 & 12/8 9:00am to 5:00pm 255 Park Ave Contents of house with fine furniture and decor.

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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 516-971-3242 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away.

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Shedding light on dark subjects, offering hope First of three articles on writers and writing Dr. Richard Koenigsberg is one of my oldest and dearest friends. We met in the early 1990s when I purchased one of his books and we struck up a correspondence.

This led to a professional friendship and eventually we created and participated in a number of panels for the International Society of Political Society conferences throughout the world. Lots of fun and a great way to see Europe.

Richard was born and raised in New Jersey and attended Wesleyan University where he studied under Norman O. Brown. He received his Ph.D. from the New School for Social Research and taught for a time at Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis.

His home and his company are now located in Elmhurst, Queens.

Dr. Koenigsberg is considered a world authority on the psychology of war, genocide and discrimination. His company is the Library of Social Science and with the assistance of his wife Mai Chen he provides the books for many social science conferences and also provides book reviews in his field of study.

His major works include Hitler’s Ideology, The Psychoanalysis of Racism, Revolution and Nationalism and Symbiosis and Separation: Towards a Psychology of Culture.

I asked him who is favorite author was and without hesitation, he said: “Sigmund Freud was by far the greatest genius of the 20th century.”

When asked what motivates him to write Dr. Koenigs-

berg said “I wanted to solve the problem of the Holocaust and the psychology to explain how such a thing could happen”.

And needless to say we still live in a world filled with racial discrimination, misunderstanding and scapegoating, perhaps now more than ever.

And it matters very little that laws are passed to prevent this from happening. We see racial epithets being spewed every day.

We now witness our president suggesting that Mexicans are “criminals and rapists” that President Obama was not born here, that all Haitians have AIDS and that no Muslims should be allowed in the country.

When speaking to the Republican Jewish Coalition remarked “I’m a negotiator, like you folks” thereby using a

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racial stereotype that if your Jewish you are a cunning businessperson.

As a sport psychologist, I tend to focus on sports stories and in the world of sports discrimination is wide spread.

I recall years ago I wrote an editorial for Newsday where I remarked that during the 1998 home run race to reach Roger Maris’s magic number

60 homeruns in a season the press had highlighted Mark McGuire’s ability and ignored or disparaged Sammy Sosa’s efforts.

I write for Korean golf magazines and when a Korean woman is winning an event I need to watch her play on TV. But I quickly came to see that American TV coverage is strongly biased toward American players so if Se-Ri Pak, Inbee Park or worse yet Birdie Kim were leading you would almost never see her hit a shot.

All this is subtle unspoken discrimination. Perhaps the most flagrant racism was seen in the media’s treatment of Tiger Wood’s philandering where it’s widely known by anyone connected to the PGA tour that womanizing is widespread on tour yet they only focused on Wood’s cheating ways.

If that is not discrimina-

tion and the maintenance of racial stereotypes I don’t know what is.

The analytic word for racial discrimination whether the target is religious, racial or gender is projection. Projection is a psychological defense defined by Freud as the need to project one’s unconscious and unwanted trait or negative self-regard onto another.

It is considered a primitive defense employed by borderline or narcissistic people but in today’s increasingly regressed society these character traits and these defenses are widespread if not epidemic.

The damage caused by racism is twofold. First and most obviously the target is tainted and burdened with these projections and produce shame, depression and rage as a result.

The damage done to those that are projecting their devalued side into another are prevented from learning more about themselves and thereby remain stunted, deluded and filled with guilt. In my opinion projection and discrimination are the laziest possible ways for a person to elevate his or her self-esteem.

That is the unhappy state our nation is in at the moment and we can thank researchers and writers like Dr. Koenigsberg for having devoted their lives to shedding light on this dark subject and providing a beacon of hope amidst all the darkness and pain.

To find out more about Dr. Koenigsberg and to get a hold of some of his books you can go to libraryofsocialscience.com/koenigsberg.

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