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Plaza officials OK 9-month moratorium

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No permits for new buildings with 3 or more residential units BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN Great Neck Plaza trustees voted to implement a nine-month moratorium on developments with three or more residential units last Wednesday night in hopes of studying the impact of recent projects and potentially making zoning code tweaks. In approving the moratorium by a 4-0 vote, trustees moved to overrule a recommendation from the Nassau County Planning Commission, which suggested a sixmonth moratorium paired with an option to extend the moratorium another six months. Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender, who pushed for the ninemonth time frame, said six months wasn’t long enough to conduct a comprehensive review and figure out zoning code fixes, but that oﬃcials wanted to get it done quickly. “We think the answer lies in

looking at our zoning and tweaking it a bit,” Celender said. “We certainly don’t want it to take a long time to do, but we do want that opportunity to do it without other applications coming in.” Stephen Fein, a Great Neck Plaza resident and president of the 58 Grace Ave. co-op, said he thinks parking is – and will continue to be – a major issue. “Our parking situation is not going to get better and quite frankly, that’s why we’re here because we’re already strangled,” Fein said. Leonard Katz, a Great Neck Plaza resident, asked why a moratorium would be needed if, with each individual project that the board approved, traﬃc studies gauging their impact and other requirements were already done. Trustee Lawrence Katz said those were “simple studies” and that this review would look at the actual impacts now that developContinued on Page 12

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Member of the class of 2019 at the Great Neck schools celebrated moving onto the next chapters of their lives at their respective commencement ceremonies on Monday and Tuesday. See stories and photos on pages 22-24.

Great Neck youths show off talent at first JuneFest BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN

Hundreds flocked to the inaugural festival on Grace Avenue, where a variety of Children were center stage groups put on performances. In at the first ever JuneFest in addition to these shows, people Great Neck Plaza on a sunny could play games for prizes, Sunday afternoon, showcasing enjoy carnival rides, indulge in their skills in art, music, danc- ice cream or dare to climb the blow-up “Rocky Mountain.” ing and martial arts.

Ron Edelson, executive director of the Great Neck Plaza Business Improvement District, which put on the festival, said the goal was to attract members of the community and “give them a good time together.” Continued on Page 58

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Baker project to be Woman struck on rebid, re-engineered Middle Neck Rd.

Timeline for auditorium set back a few months Injuries not life-threatening, officials say BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN

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A 2017 rendering of the interior of a new auditorium for E.M. Baker Elementary School pitched in 2017 as part of a $68.3 million bond referendum. BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N The Great Neck school board rejected bids for the creation of a new auditorium for E.M. Baker Elementary School last Thursday night, sending the large project back to the drawing board for a redesign and rebidding. All 16 project bids the school district received were at least $2 million over budget, school oﬃcials said, meaning the project, which was expected to be complete by September 2020, will have to be re-engineered and sent out to bid again. “It was considerably higher and a lot of that was attributable to the increased material costs [from tariﬀs] and contracts,” said Alfredo Cavallaro, the director of buildings and grounds for the Great Neck Public Schools. A new auditorium, paired with cafeteria reconstruction and new toilet rooms, had an expected price tag of $5.73 million, according to bond presentations and a project list from 2017. It had been scaled back by just over $1.16 million from an earlier proposal, school district officials previously said, which was part of an $85.3 million bond voters rejected in February 2017. The project is one of the biggest planned with the $68.3 million bond referendum, as well as $9.5 million in school district reserves that were approved by voters in 2017 for critical infrastructure projects and building enhancements.

It is the largest among the total $26.14 million in enhancement projects and second among all projects in terms of price, with only a $6 million roof replacement for South High School expected to cost more. The proposed auditorium would have 416 seats, the cafeteria reconstruction would expand its own seating to 276, and nearby toilet rooms would also see enhancements. Cavallaro said the project could be transformative to the school, as students currently need to put on two or three shows to “satisfy the entire population.” “There have been numerous additions onto Baker and the school hasn’t been able to have a complete performance because of the size of the student body,” Cavallaro said. “But with the increased size of the auditorium it’s going to really impact the school community as a whole.” E.M. Baker Elementary School’s school population has increased considerably in the last decade. State Education Department figures show enrollment has risen from 556 in the 2008-09 school year to an estimated 664 in the 2018-19 school year. Cavallaro said the school district was looking into changing the finishes without altering the size of the space. The new expected completion date is January 2021.

A middle-aged woman was struck by a car near the corner of Middle Neck Road and Grace Avenue in Great Neck Plaza on Tuesday afternoon, fire and police oﬃcials said, leaving her with nonlife-threatening injuries. Vigilant Fire Chief Josh Charry said units responded to a 4:09 p.m. call of a driver striking a pedestrian and were on the scene by 4:11 p.m. Nassau County police oﬃcers were also on the site. “Responders found a middle-aged female complaining of head, shoulder and hip pain from being struck by a car,” Charry said. “The patient was assessed, treated and transported to North Shore University Hospital by Vigilant Fire Company ambulance.” Nassau County police confirmed that the woman, whom they could not name due to privacy laws, was “conscious and

breathing” and transported to a local hospital with “non-life threatening injuries.” The driver remained on the scene, police said. Asked if the area is particularly dangerous, a public information officer said, “It’s a high traffic area.” A local business owner, who did not want to be identified, said she saw the woman crossing the street and that it was “not the first time” someone was hurt in the area. A 2017 report from the TriState Transportation Campaign, which analyzed 2014-2016 accident data from the New York State Department of Transportation, found Middle Neck Road – particularly in the Great Neck Plaza area – to be a “Nassau crash hotspot.” There were at least 20 collisions with a pedestrian or cyclist just off of or along Middle Neck Road that resulted in injuries from 2014 to 2016, according to the report.

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Effort to raise $100k for the homeless BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN The Lake Success-based health provider ProHEALTH Care launched a charitable initiative to raise $100,000 for a nonprofit agency helping homeless women and children this month, pledging $1 for every visit to its Urgent Care locations. For every visit to one of its Urgent Care locations during June, the organization pledged

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A former Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department captain was arrested last Thursday morning on charges that he stole more than $10,000 from the department over three years, according to the Nassau County district attorney’s office. The defendant, Alex November, allegedly made personal purchases using a fire company bank account devoted to beverage expenses called the “refreshment fund” that he was the sole manager of, according to District Attorney Madeline Singas’ office. Between June 2014 and early 2017 he allegedly stole $10,072.78, according to the district attorney. November resigned from the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department in August 2017 after colleagues investigated the issue and confronted him with evidence, the DA’s office said. November, 30, of Glen Cove faces charges of grand larceny, falsifying business records and official misconduct, the DA’s office said. He was arraigned last Thursday and is scheduled to return to court Friday. He pleaded not guilty. Efforts to reach November’s attorney George Michel were unavailing. “The Board of Fire Commissioners and Chiefs are aware of the allegations against our former member, Captain Alex November,” the Board of Fire Commissioners and Chiefs for the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department said. “We are thankful to the district attorney’s office for investigating this matter and look forward to cooperating with this investigation, so justice is fully served.” November allegedly used a company debit card

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Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Captain Alex November resigned in August of 2017 after colleagues discovered he used a company account for more than $10,000 worth of personal purchases. to make purchases that ranged from Amazon and Microsoft transactions to Friendly’s Ice Cream and Payless Shoes products, prosecutors said. He then is suspected of forging bank statements that went to the department’s internal audit committee to hide his purchases, they said. One statement shielded a $204.50 ATM withdrawal in Connecticut by calling it a “Debit Card Purch.” Citibank alerted the Fire Department that the account was overdrawn in early 2017, which prompted a department investigation.

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means there is vacant stores that nobody is going to.” With the incoming third track, Strauss negotiated with the MTA to build two parking garages in the village at the state’s expense. “Basically, we said to the MTA, LIRR and the governor, if you don’t want us to fight you on the third track,” he said, “you’re going to build me two parking garages.” When more parking is available, more people are visiting Mineola’s stores, restaurants and downtown area, he said, “making our local business owners successful, and that is important to me.” Eric Alexander of Vision Long Island, a regional organization focused on smart growth, said that out of Long Island’s 100 business districts, 40 have either embraced downtown development plans or approved at least one project. Of the 40 business districts, 28 are incorporated villages, Alexander said. “What that says is hyperlocal zoning, decision making at the local level, is successful.” He said when things are conducted on the hyperlocal level, consensus can be built and decisions can be made. And mayors that run on downtown revitalization platforms keep getting re-elected, Alexander said. Continued on Page 55

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Nassau County Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello lowed to act, then the County would be much better oﬀ without them in place,” the legislator said in a news release. “We ask for this contract to be terminated immediately, the Governor to remove the NIFA’s Board

and for the State Comptroller to audit the board for misuse of taxpayer funds.” NIFA hired the labor attorney, Gary Dellaverson, in December with a $25,000 per month salary to represent its

NIFA board chairman, said in a statement. “His fees are in line with what other governmental entities the size and complexity of Nassau County have paid, and are immaterial considering the value of the labor contracts that he is negotiating.” Curran had initially proposed for Dellaverson to represent the county in July 2018. She proposed a contract ensuring a $12,500 per month salary that would increase to $25,000 with collective bargaining. That contract was changed in September to an hourly pay rate of $625 with $25,000 upfront, according to the majority caucus. The County Legislature’s Rules Committee rejected the contract, calling it too expenPHOTO BY JANELLE CLAUSEN sive and unnecessary because labor attorneys already did the same work. NIFA then hired Dellaverboard in union contract nego- son. tiations with Nassau County, ac“NIFA and the County workcording to the majority caucus. ing together is called coopera“In our opinion, Mr. Del- tion,” Curran said in a statelaverson is the best at what he ment. “To suggest that NIFA’s does, as a labor attorney and labor lawyer is unqualified is negotiator,” Adam Barsky, the just laughable.”

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Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman took another step toward making the county’s finances transparent last Thursday with the release of two new websites that disclose county payroll and budget data in a user-friendly format. At the end of January, Schnirman unveiled the Nassau County Open Checkbook, which provides an inside look into county spending. “When the county executive and I entered oﬃce last year, we found that the way the county displayed this information was woefully outdated and confusing,” Schnirman said in a news release. “The people of this county put us into office so that we can get all of this information out of the proverbial backrooms and show it to our residents in a transparent and easy-to-understand way.” The two news sites are called the Nassau County Open Payroll and the Nassau County Open Budget. The Nassau County Open Payroll includes salary information dating back to 2015 and is searchable by department and job title. The website also tracks which portion of the payroll went toward employee salaries, termination pay, overtime and holiday pay among other categories. According to the website, the county had a total end-of-year payroll of $870.4 million in 2018. The Nassau County Police Department had the highest overall payroll in the county of $455.05 million. The Police Department’s overall payroll is almost four times that of the Nassau County Sheriﬀ and Correctional Center, which has the second highest. The Police Department sits at the top of all the payroll categories. The department records the highest average year-

end salary at $111,971 and has the largest number of employees with 4,068. The Nassau County Open Budget website shares with residents the county’s projected expenses and revenues for the year and includes data going back to 2015. This year the county adopted a budget of $3.8 billion. The Nassau County Police Department also has the county’s highest expenses, accounting for 15.83 percent of the county’s expected spending. The total amount the county is expected to spend on the department is $602.28 million. Sales tax is expected to accrue the most revenue for the county in 2019, projected to make up 29.57 percent of the county’s total revenue this year. The county predicts it will receive $1.12 billion in sales tax revenues. Both of the newly unveiled websites were forged out of a partnership with Tyler Technologies through its Socrata Open Expenditures platform. This same partnership was used to create the county’s Open Checkbook website. The comptroller’s two new websites are the latest installment in a series of updates to the county’s online presence. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran launched an online portal in March that allows more than 4,000 county employees to submit financial disclosure statements electronically. Last year, she unveiled a new vendor portal that provides vendors with the ability to register and submit disclosure statements online. “Nassau County has long been plagued by a culture of corruption due to lack of transparency and accountability,” Curran said. “The creation of a comprehensive user-friendly platform furthers our commitment to transparency, enhancing accessibility and empowering our residents to explore how their tax dollars are being spent.”

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Northwell launches new Pancreatic Cancer Center BY T E R I W EST Northwell Health’s Pancreatic Cancer Center opened last week in New Hyde Park, a new division of the network’s cancer institute that will provide treatment and post-treatment support and conduct research. As part of the new center, the health network is leveraging a partnership with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory to develop new pancreatic therapies, according to Northwell. “Diagnosis and treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer can be very challenging because the cancer is usually detected late, making treatment complex,” Dr. Richard Barakat, physician in chief and director of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, said last Wednesday. “Northwell has designed its new center with renowned experts in all aspects of pancreatic cancer, including diagnosis and staging, surgical, medical and radiation

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Former pancreatic cancer patient Toni Fabric and her surgeon, Dr. Matthew Weiss. oncology, as well as palliative care.” Dr. David Tuveson, who directs Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s cancer center, is working with Northwell pancreatic cancer specialists and researchers from his institution to de-

velop the cancer therapies. Tuveson is also chief scientist of the Woodbury-based Lustgarten Foundation, which is the country’s largest pancreatic research funder, according to the foundation. More than 56,000 people in

the United States are expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Only 34 percent of localized pancreatic cancer patients survive more than five years past diagnosis. Toni Fabric, a Chicago resident and Long Island native, had pancreatic surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in March. Dr. Matthew Weiss, the surgeon, removed parts of her pancreas where cancerous tumors originated, and Fabric no longer has detectable cancer, he said. Earlier this month, Fabric turned 50. “We stare down cancer and we will win,” Fabric said. “I am looking forward to walking into Dr. Weiss’s oﬃce two years from now and saying, `I am a survivor.’” Fabric was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2017. Because of the location of the

tumor and spreading cancer, her doctors told her surgery would never be an option. She underwent 33 rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. She then spoke with Weiss. At the time, he was working at Johns Hopkins Hospital, but in February he joined the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. He suggested that Fabric have surgery because the chemotherapy had been shrinking her tumors. “No two pancreas cancers are the same and the goal in certain cases like Ms. Fabric’s is to oﬀer surgery only as a cure,” Weiss said. “Three months after Ms. Fabric’s surgery, there is no detectable cancer.” Weiss is Northwell Cancer Institute’s deputy physician in chief and surgical oncology director. “After meeting with Dr. Weiss, for the first time I felt hopeful again and confident in him,” Fabric said at the Pancreatic Cancer Canter’s opening.

No mercury vapor risk in G.N. schools BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N The Great Neck Public Schools are free from risk of mercury vapors, the school superintendent said last Thursday, following reports of three Long Island schools utilizing rubberlike flooring that emitted mercury vapors. Superintendent of Schools Teresa Prendergast said administrators immediately contacted the district’s environmental consultants, JD Broderick,

following the June 11 recommendation from the state Department of Education that schools do an inventory and testing of flooring materials for mercury. “[Our consultants have] come in and acknowledged that we do not have any flooring like that anywhere in the district and therefore we have no problems or concerns with any mercury vapors in our schools,” Prendergast said. MaryEllen Elia, the commissioner of the state Education Department, said in

a letter dated June 11 that it received reports of “rubber-like polyurethane floors using phenyl mercuric acetate” – or PMA – installed throughout school facilities between the 1960s and 1990s. PMA, a chemical catalyst, in turn “can break down and release odorless, colorless mercury vapor at room temperatures,” the letter said. It goes on to request school district leaders review if they have rubber-like polyurethane floors, test them and report the results.

Low levels of mercury vapor were found in the gyms of Park Avenue Memorial Elementary in Amityville, Norman J. Levy Lakeside Elementary in Merrick, and Miller Place High School, Newsday reported last month, leading to the closure of the aﬀected facilities. While the tested levels were low, health experts say prolonged exposure to the odorless and colorless mercury fumes can adversely impact brain function.

Moratorium in Plaza Continued from Page 1 ments are up. Celender also said that the village wants to look at these buildings in relation to each other, the people they have brought in, traﬃc and parking impacts, and how other villages have handled transit-oriented residential zoning in order to get the “intended developments that are sustainable and suitable.” Richard Gabriele, the village attorney, said the original intent of the village’s TOD zoning, implemented in 2011, was to fill up buildings but instead they are getting bigger developments, which was not anticipated. Oﬃcials said some of the developPHOTO FROM GOOGLE MAPS ments include 5-9 Grace Ave., 15 Bond

Great Neck Plaza village officials were weighing a moratorium on new developments in some parts of the village.

St., 16 Maple Drive, which is currently under consideration, and 55 South Middle Neck Rd., which is not built under TOD zoning but is near the train station. According to a draft of the law, trustees, the Zoning Board of Appeals and Department of Public Services could not grant a conditional use permit, site plan approval, variance or permit of compliance involving a large residential project. It would also not consider any applications during those nine months. This would not aﬀect projects that were pending before the law’s approval or prevent modification of previously approved use, provided it does “not result in a more intensive use of the building or structure.”

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Fate of downtowns in our hands Macy’s and international development company Brookfield Properties announced plans in May for a $400 million mixed-use development on the department store’s Manhasset property. The plan calls for the construction of three apartment complexes, a full-service hotel, an oﬃce building, restaurants and retail space – in addition to the Macy’s store at the location. “We want to have that Main Street feel. A place where the community can meet,” explained Chase Martin, a senior vice president for mixed-use development at Brookfield Properties. With all the talk about the internet taking over retail spending, you wouldn’t be alone if you found it hard to believe that a top retailer and a top development company would be looking to spend $400 million on brick-and-mortar stores in 2019. Especially, with a plan for a Main Street feel at a time when nearby shopping districts are filled with empty storefronts. But Macy’s thinks otherwise. “We’ve got a very robust online presence that we’re looking to strengthen over time, but it’s never going to overtake our brickand-mortar business,” said Chris Erb, Macy’s vice president for real estate. And he is not alone. Across Nassau County, developers are seeking a Main Street feel when deciding where to build housingand mixed-use developments such as the proposed Macy’s project. The developers of Roslyn Landing, a 78-unit condominium project in the Village of Roslyn, cited that Main Street feel in announcing their construction project in 2015.

So how do you explain the empty storefronts along so many Main Streets around the county? Answers to that question were provided by an expert panel assembled last week by Blank Slate Media and the Universalist Unitarian Congregation at Shelter Rock for a community forum on downtown revitalization and in a special section published by the papers the week before. One major problem cited was a building-permit system in which new businesses can spend months and months after signing a lease getting approved to open. To get the go-ahead to open, a business must obtain the approval of either a city, town or a village. And Nassau County. And each of the county’s two cities, three towns and 64 villages has its own zoning requirements. Richard Nicolello, presiding oﬃcer of the Nassau County Legislature, acknowledged that fire inspections were often delayed by a shortage of fire inspectors. He said the county should hire more. We agree. We also wonder how the shortage could have been allowed in the first place. We also wonder why county inspections are not coordinated with city, town and village inspections to avoid delays. While they await their approvals, new businesses must pay the rent, lawyers, architects and others while receiving no income. This leaves many businesses in a financial hole before they even open their doors. If a business does open, the downtown district often lacks suﬃcient parking to support local businesses. Or customers are inconvenienced with metered parking and tickets if their meter expires.

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Parking meters are a deterrent to store employees who monopolize parking. They are also an important if sometimes self-defeating source of revenue for cities, town and villages. But they are also a deterrent to people who do not pay for meters or tickets while shopping online and in shopping malls and strip centers. Government financial assistance is also very limited for shopping districts and individual store owners – unless your name is Amazon. Nicolello did tell the panel that individual county legislators have money for downtown revitalization. But, he said, in many cases the money has been diverted to other uses. Memo to local chambers of commerce and business improvement districts: It’s time to hold your county legislator accountable and press him or her to deliver the money where it belongs – and where it will provide an actual return on investment. This should be an easy call for businesses and residents. After all, a healthy downtown oﬀers residents the convenience of shopping locally with the help of another human being, generates

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implemented was fast-tracking the approval process for building applications so multiple jurisdictions considered the same project at the same time. Ekstrand said this enabled the village to approve applications within 90 days rather than the six or eight months faced by other jurisdictions. This should be a standard to which all jurisdictions, including the county, are held. A second initiative was to develop ways to make the downtown walkable. This included creative ways to increase parking. Mineola Mayor Scott Stauss also cited the need for a plan developed by the community, coupled with a commitment to carry it forward over a number of years – points echoed by Eric Alexander, the director of Vision Long Island, which is dedicated to building sustainable downtowns on Long Island. Scott said the village’s commitment to urban transit housing – 1,100 units in the case of Mineola – is attracting new businesses seeking to serve both the old and new residents. This is a widely understood concept, but one that is less often executed well. Continued on Page 54

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much-needed sales tax revenues, creates jobs and, as the Macy’s vice president said, offers the community a place to meet. And store owners often form the backbone of chambers of commerce, civic association and community activities. Still, too little is done to support businesses and the business district. But there are some notable exceptions. And unsurprisingly they are the places in which the business district is doing well. They include the villages of Mineola and Farmingdale. To what do the mayors attribute their success? A downtown plan developed by the entire community – from business to government to residents. Farmingdale Mayor Ralph Ekstrand, who is also president of the Nassau County Village Officials Association, took over a community filled with empty, boarded-up storefronts. Eight years later, the Farmingale downtown is bustling – and other villages whose downtowns are suffering are asking Ekstrand how they should move forward. Unsurprisingly, one important initiative that he said was

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KREMER’S CORNER

Time for Ivanka, Jared to come home

t’s been almost 2 1/2 years since Donald Trump arrived at the White House along with a large contingent of Trump organization employees and outside family consultants. If you did a little research, you would discover that most of the old Trump empire has long since departed Washington. Former Trump bankruptcy lawyer David Friedman is the ambassador to Israel, but then of course we have Ivanka and Jared Kushner. With 30 months at the center of power, it’s fair to evaluate whether these two family members have made any impact on the American political system and whether our country would be better served if they went back to New York and pursued their respective careers. To best decide the value of two family members inside the White House, it’s worthwhile examining the history of presidential children and what roles if any they \played during their fathers’ terms in oﬃce. By last count, since the days of Harry Truman right up

to Barack Obama, 25 children have inhabited the White House. Some lived there and many stopped by just for holidays and family events. Of the 25 only two, George W. Bush and Jeb Bush, opted to pursue political careers. One became president and the other governor of Florida. There is no question that many of the presidential children were able to capitalize on their prominent names. Margaret Truman was a classical singer and her name brought her notoriety. Ron Reagan is a television commentator and Jenna Bush Hager can be seen on a daily television show. They have every right to capitalize on their names and neither was part of the president’s inner circle. In fact, if you look at the roster of White House children over the years, the names may be familiar, but none of them have ever been formal policy advisers. President Nixon had two daughters, Tricia and Julie. While they may have had White House wedding ceremonies,

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that was the extent of their visible events. President Carter had four children, William (Billy), Donnel, James III and Amy. Billy, a farmer, was better known for creating Billy Beer and running for local political oﬃce. If he created any notoriety, it wasn’t the kind that his father would brag about. George H.W. Bush and Barbara had six children. Most would agree that it didn’t hurt to have the name Bush, but

Neil, Dorothy, Pauline and Marvin went their own ways. Their daughter Robin died at age 3. Chelsea Clinton, the only child of Bill and Hillary, grew up in the White House but wasn’t old enough to be a part of the administration, nor did she ever show any interest in being an insider. The Obama children, Malia and Sasha, came to Washington as young children so no one expected them to become advisers. Which brings us to the two Trump-in-house advisors, Ivanka, and her husband Jared Kushner. When the two of them moved to Washington, it was anticipated that they would be the moderating force that would keep President Trump from going oﬀ the political rails. People in and out of the White House breathed a hopeful sigh of relief, believing that the president would lean heavily on this handsome pair, for wisdom and anger control. Many months have gone by and there is no question that their tenure in Washington has

been a smashing success. According to recent media reports, during the year 2018, they have collectively earned $175 million from their combined business and real estate activities. How much of that income comes from Trump properties is yet to be determined, but it is fair to assume that some Trump empire monies have gone to Ivanka. The high-level assignments given to Jared have produced only modest success. There has been no historic peace pact with Israel and its neighbors, nor will there ever be. No honest eﬀort has been made to date to bring the warring sides together. As for Ivanka, there is little to claim as success. Their respective family businesses have prospered during their time in Washington, but that’s the sum and substance of their tenure in DC. Absent some historic achievement in the next few months, maybe it’s time for the two kids to go back to the Manhattan social scene and spare us from their make-believe role of presidential pacifiers.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

No worries — genius help is on way

here is wonderful news on the Lighter Side this week. According to Dr. Adam Perkins, a neurobiologist at King’s College, London, it is not a bad thing if you suﬀer from constant worrying. Instead, it might be evidence that you are, in fact, a creative genius. “I knew it!” I said triumphantly, turning to my skeptical spouse. “You see this? I’m not a worrywart after all — I’m a genius. Now what do you say to that?” “I’m worried it might go to your head,” he replied, turning the next page of his book, “Boring Topics in Engineering.” “You’re just jealous,” I said, “because nobody’s saying you’re a genius. But if you worry enough about it, you can be a genius, too.” “I’ll leave that to you,” he responded. “It’s your gift, not mine.” He’s right. If hatching extravagant worries where no one else sees danger is a gift, I’ve got it. For example, I used to worry every time I stepped on a man-

hole cover. Not that it would fall in, but that it would shoot up into the air, powered by a subterranean steam pipe explosion, at the exact moment when I stepped onto it. At least that death would be quick. Sometimes I cross city streets in mid-block. And, of course, I look both ways for traﬃc. But mostly I worry that, just as I’ve stepped between the bumpers of two parked cars, someone way down the block might start their car, pushing all the other cars along in time to trap me and pinch me oﬀ at the knees. In elevators, I think about the odds that I might drop my phone right down the shaft, just as the doors are closing. This makes me rummage in my purse to make sure my phone is secure — which probably makes me even more likely to drop it. Some people — a spouse, for example — might say that elaborate fears like these are absurd. But according to Dr. Perkins, “If you have … high levels of spontaneousactivity in the medial prefrontal cortex, governing conscious perception of threat, and

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A Look on the Lighter Side you also have a tendency to panic due to especially high reactivity in the basolateral nuclei of the amygdala, then that means you can experience intense negative emotions even when there’s no threat present.” In other words, “This could mean that, for specific neural reasons, high scorers on neuroticism have a highly active imagination.” In short: I’m a genius! On airplanes, I worry about everything — the wings, the engines, the strange bumping

noises. “That’s just the landing gear retracting,” my husband says in his calmest voice. “But what if they can’t go down again, when we need them?” I say. “Then they’ll cover the runway with foam.” “What if they don’t have enough foam?” “They’ll borrow some.” I have always requested the middle seat, when there is one. “I want you to reserve it,” I told my travel agent. “No need,” she’d say. “No one else wants it.” But I didn’t want an aisle seat, in case luggage fell out on my head during turbulence and I didn’t want the window, in case it broke and sucked me out of the plane. One time there was water dripping on me from the compartment above my seat. “Oh, that’s just condensation from the air conditioning,” said the stewardess. But I wasn’t comforted. I just worried: “If they can’t even maintain the air conditioning, how

can they possibly manage the engines?” If you think all this worry is tough on my husband, just think how tiring it is for me. It drove me to taking Valium, at least for air travel. But, of course, I worry about that too. “What if I get hooked?” “Taking two pills a year? Have you gotten hooked so far?” “No — but you never know when it might strike.” At one point in my life, I managed to worry both that I was pregnant and that I was sterile, at the same time. (I was neither, as it turned out.) “But wouldn’t those two worries at least cancel each other out?” you might ask. The answer is, no, they do not. That’s not how worry works. But, of course, Dr. Perkins knows the truth. All these things are simply proof of my vivid imagination. I may not paint masterpieces or invent new branches of mathematics — but I can picture horrendous scenarios that would never occur to anyone else. I’m gifted! I can live with that.

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VIEW POINT

Trolls, tribalism, Trumpism wins in G.N.

he Village of Great Neck election was a contest of issues and policies vs. fear and loathing. Fear and loathing won out. This was the saddest, scariest campaign in memory, where you had one side desperately trying to discuss issues and present a vision and the other side weaponizing character assassination. It was the triumph of Trumpist negative campaigning and a foreboding sign of what is ahead at all levels of elected oﬃce. If this is a village election where intense tribalism trumps all else, where the incumbent, with all the clear advantages and likelihood of winning (including who is appointed to manage the election), refuses to discuss issues or provide a vision for the future, but focuses exclusively on character assassination and dirty tricks, you can only imagine what’s ahead in national politics. Certainly, it brought out one of the highest turnouts of any village election – 2,500 votes cast out of 5,899 registered voters – but is this what it takes, telling people that they are in danger of their village being taken over by “them”? The message is that negative attacks and avoidance of actual record of performance or issues win. But that turnout is questionable. Some poll watchers reported seeing people attempting to

vote in someone else’s place and in some cases succeeding. The people manning the books, responsible for checking signatures – most of them supporters of the incumbent regime – didn’t seem to look if the signature matched. “We had no recourse,” one told me. The Board of Elections said its only role was to maintain the machines, while the Nassau County district attorney said its ability to act in a local election was limited. I would suggest an audit of the election books to check signatures against prior elections and that those who voted absentee did not also vote in person. Those who misrepresented themselves or voted twice should be prosecuted for voter fraud, and there should be penalties if an election inspector knowingly allowed it to happen. We have been seeing all too often in this Age of Trump that lawlessness (campaign violations, foreign cooperation) goes unpunished as long as you are victorious. I also would suggest that voters be required to present ID – not voter ID in the way it has been abused by Republicans to suppress votes by blacks, women (whose name changes with marriage), young people, urban residents (who don’t have a driver’s licenses), the poor who may be renting and moving frequently whose address can be challenged,

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and the elderly who may not have the documentation or registered Democrats based on an initial or hyphen. Republicans have made it very diﬃcult to obtain acceptable ID (in Texas, a gun license is OK but not a college ID). Once a voter is registered to vote in a particular district, he or she should only have to provide any kind of photo ID in order to sign the register and vote. And there should be clearer rules about eligibility to vote in the last place you were registered (young people move around a lot). It is likely that Mayor Pedram Bral would have been re-elected anyway, but possibly not by a “landslide,” which he will undoubtedly take as a mandate (look at what is happening with the expansion of the synagogue at Piccadilly and Middle

Neck Road – evidence of how he approaches development). Even though village elections have nothing to do with the national political parties (which is why they take on such creative names like Better Government Party), partisans, or rather tribalists, in the Village of Great Neck copied the Trump campaign playbook: trolls, masquerading as somebody else (that is identity theft and ruined someone’s reputation, which is a thing of value, so should be prosecuted); libel, slander were committed; the seemingly petty theft of yard signs which is not only theft of property but interference with someone else’s freedom of speech. There was even hate mail designed to intimidate and shut down free speech. One could argue that character assassination is protected by the First Amendment, and even more vigorously protected as political speech. But the same laws against slander, libel, fraudulent advertising, impersonation should apply. Also, there should be a requirement to disclose who is behind (and paying for) the speech – in print, online, in social media. And why does it matter? Because the reputation of one of our neighbors was smeared. Because who we elect to local government directly aﬀects the quality of our daily life. And because

of the ramifications for other elections: it doesn’t take many votes in a small targeted district to flip a state – as we have seen in the 2016 Election: just 77,000 votes spread among three states flipped the Electoral College for Trump (and I’m not satisfied that Russians didn’t actually flip switches, just as they hacked into election rolls in 20 states). You don’t think that 2020 campaigns will perfect that tactic? The same night as the village election, Trump was oﬃcially launching his 2020 campaign at a rally in Orlando. What was he trumpeting? Attacking Hillary Clinton (seven times). Drain the Swamp (it’s his swamp now and never been swampier). Build the Wall (that boat has sailed). Trump has elevated negative campaigning, the art of the smear, outright lying (11,000 and counting) to new despicable heights. In light of the social media phenomenon – the ease with which bots, trolls, or simply campaign soldiers can spread false and destructive slurs, disinformation, misinformation, propaganda need to be addressed. Because under the current regime, you only need to win, whether by hook or by crook and then you are untouchable. More about what needs to be done for real election integrity in a future column.

My response to the FDA’s letter to me

hought you’d all be interested in the FDA’s response to my questions on the quality of drugs manufactured overseas and my thoughts. The FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research performs an essential public health task by making sure that safe and effective drugs are available to improve the health of people in the United States. Donald D. Ashley, director of CDER’s Office of Compliance, and Michael Kopcha, director of the Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, answered the questions I raised last week in my article on generic drugs and their quality. Dr. Kopcha wrote that all drugs must consistently and safely provide their intended benefits. To do this, drug manufacturers must meet quality standards that ensure that every

dose of a drug is of the appropriate strength and free of contamination and defects. Their experts thoroughly assess a drug–and its manufacturing process–before approving it for the market to ensure manufacturers can meet quality standards. They audit the production line and require an evaluation of the manufacturing facilities prior to drug approval. They regularly test products on the market in their state-ofthe-art laboratories to confirm they meet quality standards, identifying possible problems so manufacturers can address them before they cause potential harm to patients. They conduct regular inspections of drug manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with our requirements, s with a particular focus on the facilities and drugs that have the potential to be the most prob-

lematic. Inspections to evaluate complaints and allegations made against a manufacturer are also conducted. None of the tools above are suﬃcient on their own but when used collectively, we have high confidence in the quality of the U.S.drug supply. Kopcha wrote that some regions of the globe do have somewhat higher levels of violations found during inspections but this is because facilities without a history of regular FDA inspections are likely to be less familiar with our requirements. Inspections are designed to prevent problems. We conducted a major test on marketed products and bought 323 diﬀerent drugs sold in the United States but made around the world–including more than 100 generics from India. All samples were tested and met the quality standards

regardless of where they were made Director Ashley mentioned that “we prioritize inspections based on the facilities and medicines that have the potential to be the most problematic”, and 80 to 90 percent of them–regardless of location– are substantially compliant with our requirements. When we do identify manufacturing issues, we see similar issues in the United States and take “swift action to protect patients when we find problems that pose a significant risk to patient health.” Some manufacturers are still working on improving their processes. We have been inspecting manufacturing facilities for many decades, but not all types of facilities have been inspected with the same frequency, particularly those making lower risk over the counter

medicines. Generic drugs are more likely to be made outside of the United States but it is common for companies to manufacture products for brand and generic drugs in the same facility. “Much of the U.S. drug supply originates beyond our borders, and yet the generic drugs on the market today are better than ever before. Generic drugs are as safe and eﬀective as their brand name counterparts and have the same quality of as brand name drugs. Since the start of the Generic Drug User Fee Program in 2012, FDA has hired more than 1,000 additional agents to work specifically on generic drugs, conducting a more sophisticated and rigorous assessment of generic applications than ever before. Continued on Page 51

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READERS WRITE

G.N. Plaza mayor’s legacy a disaster

n open letter to Mayor Celender: After years of watching the decline of the Great Neck Plaza community, we can no longer remain silent. We live in Thomaston, so we do not have voting rights in GNP, but we pass through GNP whenever we leave our home. One of the great joys of living where we do is the short walk to the Great Neck train station. Walking to town and the railroad was one of the reasons for our original relocation to Great Neck, as is the case for many others. The area around the Welwyn Road post oﬃce that has

been under construction for so many weeks is now almost done. It is ill-conceived and will only contribute to further congestion and inconvenience for those who have to pass though this bottleneck. You have created an oversized plaza at a traﬃc circle through which buses will not be able to safely navigate. Drivers who want to go around the traﬃc circle and head east on Shoreward Drive have to navigate an extremely awkward right turn around a new pedestrian crosswalk cutout that juts out into the road. Two cars cannot safely pass through the reduced roadway width when

one is heading west and one is turning east. It is not safe to walk or cross the street in front of Shop Delight, which you have allowed to expand and create parking and traﬃc issues in this area. And now you have made it worse. We have been stopped on the street by residents and commuters complaining about this severely flawed “improvement.” And now you have the audacity to spend an additional $33,000 of the village’s funds on a “transportation enhancement project.” If one drives past Shop Delight on Welwyn Road, one is frequently cut oﬀ by drivers of

both commercial and passenger vehicles who don’t look for approaching vehicles nor stop for pedestrians. Frankly, we don’t expect a response from you. We wrote to you at the email address posted on the VGNP website almost three years ago about the dangerously deteriorated sidewalks at the corner of Barstow and Welwyn Roads and never heard from anyone in your oﬃce. Add to this situation the multitude of discourteous drivers, double parkers and oversized delivery trucks that dominate the area around Shop Delight and we now have a very unsafe and congested bottle-

neck. The things that made Great Neck Plaza a great community have come to a tragic halt because you have not controlled the growth of disruptive businesses and have failed to attract new, sustainable tenants to the community. Mayor Celender, this project is your legacy: ill-conceived, problematic and out of step with the needs of the community. It is a perfect match to your tenure as mayor. Jay and Judi Linden Thomaston

VGN mayoral race VGN needs to support Bral damages village

’ve spent the past 17 years of my life in Great Neck. I grew up here, learned how to ride a bike on the streets here, and though I may not attend the local public high school, I very deeply feel a connection to my fellow neighbors and villagers. What this recent municipal election has done to our village is devastating. Great Neck is a village of ethnic diversity and unique cultures. We embrace our roots and look to the future at the same time. So when local politics get in the way of this, it’s difficult not to be frustrated and upset. I belong to Great Neck’s Persian Jewish community. It is a community that I have a deep connection to and I am frequently involved in community programs. Let me make something very clear: We do not despise other ethnic groups and cultures in our village. We do not hold hatred in our hearts against those who are not part of our community. Videos and stories of specific individuals saying awful and disgusting things are not an accurate representation of our

community as a whole. We do not consider those individuals a part of us. These elections have brought out the worst in all of us. Both sides got caught up in the heat of the moment, and we’ve forgotten what it was all about. Both candidates had the best intentions. Both parties wanted the best for the village. Our goals were one and the same. The means to achieve such goals are the only thing that diﬀers. Please, my fellow villagers, I plead with you to accept my apologies on behalf of all of us. We do not wish to go on like this. Division is the worst thing for our village. Do not look at us as removed from the rest of you or as a separate, insulated group. We are one village. We share the same streets and our children play in the same parks. We hold the same values and enjoy local events together. Let’s put away our diﬀerences, forget about the hurtful comments and start fresh. Great Neck strong! Jeremy Bassali Great Neck

he residents of the Village of Great Neck have spoken through their votes. Dr. Pedram Bral was re-elected mayor by a margin of well over 2-1. I do not have any party aﬃliation and never participated in any election for anyone running for mayor in the last 67 years. However, when I was able to uncover the underlying objectives and motives of the party being directed by the head of the Democratic party, I decided to look into all of their claims. The rumors and false statements by the individual running against Bral were not being exposed in any of the local newspapers in their interviews of the candidate. In fact, many of the people I have known for years were voting for that candidate without questioning the background being claimed. In spite of the fact that I was able to uncover a factual history of his background. The election became extremely contemptuous. The rumors were personal,

vengeful, and false. It became so bad that even the Asian population maintained that if they did not vote for their candidate, whether he was qualified or not, they would be considered traitors. After the voting signs were placed in front of my neighbors’ homes, I met with a few of them and said that I did not care whom they voted for. More importantly, we will always be good neighbors. We should all be very proud that the Asian people have chosen our village and other parts of Great Neck to live in and have their children attend our schools. Their children have a work ethic that is to be admired. They are contributing significantly in bringing up the recognition of our school system on a national level. In the ’50s, both high schools were in the top 10 in the nation. We are now lucky to be in the top 100. Bral has wonderful plans to make the village something we can all be proud of if he is given the opportunity to complete his

objectives. It is my opinion that even those who have objected in the past will be pleasantly surprised. For those who wish to be heard at village meetings, I have just one suggestion: try to remember the demeanor of my good friend over 30 years, Elizabeth Allen. Prior to her retirement she was a lawyer. When she appeared before the board, her questions were presented with elegance, by inquiry, and with vast knowledge of the subject matter. She was always respectful to the board. Let us all give Bral the opportunity to enhance our community by working together. For those who object to any of the plans, the board and the people must show their respect and be able to discuss the diﬀerences and come up with a program and plans that will be agreeable to all of the residents in our village. Dr. C. J. Abraham Great Neck

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NHP development code must be repealed Your article “The turn to transit-oriented development” (June 14) highlights the various initiatives municipalities are engaged in regarding development in and around train stations. The recent transitoriented development initiative in the Village of New Hyde Park requires further analysis and scrutiny in light of the less than forthcoming give-and-take between the village administration and village residents. The VNHP Development Incentive Overlay District created in 2018 and amended in March of 2019, spans from South 4th Street to the east end of Plaza Avenue on the north side of the LIRR and from South 8th Street to New Hyde Park Road on the south side of the LIRR. Unlike Mineola’s overlay district, the New Hyde Park overlay district is generally no more than 100 feet deep on both

sides of the LIRR and directly adjacent to the residential zone containing hundreds of two-story, single-family homes. The VNHP local law enacted and amended, Section 195-3.2: Development Incentive Bonuses, is a less than two pages of overly vague local law that does not specifically spell out what can be constructed as-of-right in the overlay district. This invites special permit applications like 300 South 12th LLC that stretch the limits of a harmonious transition to the residential zone behind reason. Exceeding the permitted height limit, insuﬃcient parking, 100 percent lot coverage with a 40-foot wall at the first residential property line and Nassau Industrial Development Agency subsides – meaning you, the village taxpayer – caused residents to turn out by the hundreds to oppose this complete overdevelopment of less than

one-half acre adjacent to a vibrant singlefamily residential neighborhood. The 300 South 12th LLC Special Permit Application proposed a four-story, 71unit apartment complex at 300 South 12th Street. This translates into a density of 150 apartments per acre. If this project’s density is applied throughout the overlay district, more than 2,000 people would be added to our village of just under 10,000 people – an increase of over 20 percent. We live in one of the densest parts of Nassau County already. The Section 195-3.2 law, as noted in the editorial and by the mayor’s own admission, was a result of negotiations to secure $5 million in state “grant” money. So in order to secure $5 million in state “grant” money the village administration composed a law that allows developers to come in and submit anything – four stories,

10 stories, 150 apartments per acre, etc. – with the village board as the sole arbiter of thumbs up or thumbs down. It is time to start over and conduct an inclusive and collaborative eﬀort in our quest for sensible and sustainable development. Section 195-3.2 of the VNHP Code must be repealed for the simple fact that it is completely ambiguous and incomplete compared to overlay districts recently enacted in other villages and towns. This is a result of minimal to non-existent dialogue with village residents and haste to appease and take “grant” money from region-wide special interests who would like nothing better than to eliminate local governments like our beloved Village of New Hyde Park. Edward Powers New Hyde Park

Newspapers still alive, kicking for Nassau

n June 26, the New York Daily News will be celebrating its 100th anniversary of publishing. As a teenager in the 1960s, I can still remember being able to buy four newspapers for less than a dollar and getting change back. At the end of the day, increasing the newsstand price, shrinking content, a reduction in actual newsprint size or favorable government subsidies will not be the determining factor for the survival of the New York Daily News, New York Post, New York Times, Newsday or other daily newspapers. We live in one of the few remaining free societies, with a wealth of information sources available for any citizen to access. However, sadly, most other American cities and suburbs are down to one local daily or weekly newspaper. Most papers have to deal with continued rising costs for newsprint, delivery and distribution along with reduced advertising revenues and declining readership. They may face competitors in the surrounding suburbs, along with national editions of USA Today, the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. In our metropolitan New York region, there are also all-news radio stations, such as WCBS 880, 1010 WINS, Bloomberg News

and 101.9FM News, along with other radio stations. ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS have national network news, as do local affiliates along with local independent news broadcasts such as FOX 5, MY 9 and PIX 11, cable news stations such as News One (in NYC), CNBC, CNN, FOX, BBC along with News 12 and channel 10/55 (in Nassau and Suffolk counties). Many get late breaking news from the Internet. This is stale when reaching print the next day. The growing population of new immigrants support their own newspapers, radio and television stations. These financial challenges on maintaining the bottom line have also resulted in fewer resources being devoted to investigative reporting and a greater reliance on wire service stories. As a result, original newspaper content continues to shrink. This puts even more pressure on the remaining reporters assigned to various departments. There is intense competition between international, state, business, sports, entertainment and other sections of newspapers. It is becoming more difficult to provide real detailed coverage of local news. Prior to the New York City 1962 newspaper strike, there were actually 12 daily newspapers published in the Big Apple. The strike resulted in the closing or consolidation

of several newspapers, including the Journal American, World Telegram & Sun, the Mirror and Herald Tribune. Later, both the Long Island Star Journal, Long Island Press and Suﬀolk Sun ended publication. It was an era when a majority of citizens received their news from newspapers, as opposed to television news. These broadcasts would be primarily local news, sports and weather, seldom more than 30 minutes. Technology and budgets were not readily available to send reporters out for remote coverage of national or international stories. Readers could select from morning, midday and late afternoon editions, available at thousands of newsstands. Today, residents can select from the Times, Daily News, New York Post, Newsday, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Staten Island Advance along with freebies such as AM New York and Metro New York. There has also been major growth in weekly papers, such as Dan’s Papers and dozens of others based in neighborhoods all around the five boroughs of New York City and Long Island. Neighborhood weekly newspapers like our very own Great Neck News and other Blank Media publications, along with competitors such as the Great Neck Record and

Anton Media, provide real coverage of local community news stories usually overlooked by other media. The Sunday Times consolidation of its former City section into a Metropolitan section, combining the city with Long Island, has resulted in even less coverage of news from Long Island. Newsday, The Times, Daily News and Post, with limited space, can only provide a minimal amount of news stories based in various Nassau County neighborhoods, including Great Neck, New Hyde Park, Herricks, Albertson, Searingtown, Garden City, Mineola, Manhasset, Plandome, Port Washington and Roslyn. There are still many like myself and others who have a continued thirst for news provided by either daily or weekly newspapers covering Washington, Albany, New York City, Nassau County and the Town of North Hempstead. In the marketplace of ideas, let us hope there continues to be room for everyone including the Daily News, our own Great Neck News and other Blank Media publications, regardless of the price. Larry Penner Great Neck

G.N. Dem Party Wu slate ran with integrity head stirs bias

submit this screenshot as “exhibit A” concerning the head of the local Great Neck Democratic Party’s view of observant Jews as “boogeymen.” I would add that most Chinese neighbors I encounter are far

more “in sync” with us than the leftists currently in control of the Democratic Party. Jeﬀrey S. Wiesenfeld Great Neck

e would like to congratulate Mayor Bral, Steve Hope and Annie Mendelson on their re-election to mayor and trustee positions in the Village of Great Neck. But our heartfelt thanks must go to James Wu, Julia Shields and Harold Citron,

the opposition candidates that we supported, for stepping up to the plate to run an inspiring campaign with very little time and limited resources. You showed us what true community involvement means by engaging our neighbors from all religious and ethnic groups. You stuck

to the issues that mattered to us and always campaigned with integrity. You were our voice and we are grateful. Chris and Fred Knauer Great Neck Letters Continued on Page 53

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Community Fund gives groups grants BY T E R I W EST The Manhasset Community Fund awarded 12 local organizations that support Manhasset residents with grants last week, an annual eﬀort since its inception in 1947. Representatives of the organizations gathered at the Greentree Foundation estate in Manhasset Thursday to celebrate and discuss their causes, which range from literacy programming to battling breast cancer. Fifteen organizations applied for funding this year and 12 were given grants starting at $2,000 and extending to $10,000, Manhasset Community Fund co-President John Morse said. The following were selected as recipients: Adventures in Learning, Child Abuse Prevention Services, Coalition Against Substance Abuse, Literacy Nassau, Manhasset Student Aid Association, Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer, Manhasset-Great Neck Economic Opportunity Council, Nicholas Center, North Shore Child and Family Guidance, The Safe Center, Science Museum of Long Island and Shelter Rock Food Pantry. “It’s funds like this that allow us to advance the scope of more than just helping individuals in Manhasset,” said Stella Spanakos, co-founder of the Port Washington based Nicholas Center, which offers programs for children, teens and

PHOTO BY TERI WEST

Constance Knies (left) and Diane Harragan of the Manhasset Student Aid Association, which provides scholarships to college students from Manhasset. They accepted a grant from the Manhasset Community Fund last Thursday. adults with autism. The Manhasset Community Fund was founded in 1946 and was able to raise $37,000 in its first year, said co-Vice President Iliza Bartels. “If you think about post World War

II, what that 37 means, that’s a lot of money,” she said. This year it raised about $70,000 from three rounds of letter campaigns to residents as well as proceeds from Americana Manhasset’s holiday giving event

Champions for Charity and a Vineyard Vines charity shopping event. The community fund board selected award recipients based on need, Bartels said. The recipients determine how they will use the money. “Some nonprofits have very good development systems,” Bartels said. “They can raise money easily. Some cannot. That’s one of the blessings of us is we know who needs us more and they will often receive more.” The Manhasset Community Fund also distributes grants provided every year by the Greentree Foundation, which benefit organizations throughout the Town of North Hempstead. Roslyn-based Child Abuse Prevention Services, a return recipient of a Manhasset Community Fund grant, brings free workshops to Long Island classrooms. Its programs teach students about issues including bullying prevention, child abuse prevention, internet safety, sexual harassment prevention and date rape prevention. The new grant will help Child Abuse Prevention Services sustain its programming, said Executive Director Debbie Mullarkey. “We’re very grateful for the support of the Manhasset Community Fund,” Mullarkey said. “It will help us further our mission of keeping children safe from harm.”

N. Hempstead opens NHP dog park New Tully Park facility features separate areas for large and small animals, dog tunnel BY TOM M CC A RT HY The Town of North Hempstead is opening its first dog park, which will feature separate areas for large and small dogs. Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and members of the Town Board invited all dog owners to the grand opening of the dog park at Michael J. Tully Park in New Hyde Park on Thursday. “We are excited to welcome our furry four-legged friends to the first ever North Hempstead Park built just for them,” Bosworth said in a statement. “This state-of-the-art dog park truly was a collaborative project between the Town and the residents. Many ideas from local dog owners and residents were incorporated into the plan which helped to make this wonderful and innovative dog park.” Sandra “Dee” Cerrone, a resident who advocated for the dog park, said she was so excited about the opening that she was

PHOTO COURTESY OF TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD

Michael J. Tully Park is now the host of the town’s very first dog park. taking the day oﬀ from work. “It’s huge! We’ve been to other neighboring dog parks, but this

one sounds better,” she said. Cerrone, an animal activist, said she attended all Town

Board meetings about the park opening. She said she is excited for her dog Otis, a pointer mix,

to hang out with other dogs, saying, “I hope people bring their dogs!” “I’m going to try to bring as many treats as possible,” she said. The dog park was constructed by D.F. Stone Contracting. The two areas for small and large dogs are both made of artificial turf and pea gravel. The park also includes benches, a shade structure and water fountains for dogs and their owners. The dog play features were donated by the Shelter Connection, a nonprofit group that works with the town’s animal shelter. They include a dog tunnel and obstacles to jump over. Dogs are already welcome at many of the town’s parks, including North Hempstead Beach Park, Hempstead Harbor Trail, Mary Jane Davies Green and Michael J. Tully Park. Tully Park is located at 1401 Evergreen Ave. in New Hyde Park.

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L.I. GOP says Dems made ‘hard left turn’ BY TOM M CC A RT HY As this spring’s legislative session in Albany came to a close and elections approach, Nassau County Republicans on Tuesday assailed Democratic leadership in New York. At a news conference at county Republican headquarters in Westbury, Republican Assembly members, legislators and candidates accused Democrats of taking a “hard left turn” since winning control of the state Senate last year. “The No. 1 rule of good government is to put the interest of the people ahead of politics or any ideological agenda. In the recently concluded session in Albany, the Democrats have done the exact opposite,” Nassau County Legislature Presiding Oﬃcer Richard Nicolello of New Hyde Park said. The major targets for the Republicans’ criticism were cashless bail for many misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies, congestion pricing in New York City and driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants. “One of the worst laws to come out of the 2019 session deals with state driver’s licenses,” the Nassau County Republican Committee said. “The New York State Democrats slapped law-abiding New Yorkers in the face, granting driver’s licenses to those in the country illegally, leaving many to ask, ‘where is the incentive to obey our laws?’” The Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act, which allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, passed in the state Senate 33-29, one vote over the majority required for passage.

“Long Islanders have contacted our offices, demanded action on Facebook and generally reacted with disbelief and outrage to the extreme legislation passed by the newly minted Democrat State Senate,” Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) said. In response, state Sen. Anna Kaplan (D-Great Neck) said in a statement: “Following the close of a historic legislative session in Albany that brought back record funding to Long Island Schools and included the passage of a permanent property tax cap, Nassau County Republican officials have resorted to a playbook of fear-mongering and dog whistle politics in a desperate grasp at relevance. Long Islanders deserve officials who deliver on a pro-suburban agenda, as this Senate Majority has, not cowards who fail to put forth any positive solutions for our region.” In addition to Nicolello and Ra, speakers included Assemblyman Michael LiPetri (R-Massapequa), Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Donald X. Clavin, who is a candidate for town supervisor. LiPetri, arguing that the Democratic Party of John F. Kennedy was over, said, “We will stand and fight for the Long Island middle class.” Saladino, criticizing the “socialist” agenda of New York Democrats, contended that seats in SUNY schools that could have gone to children of Long Island residents will instead be taken by undocumented immigrants. What is making families on Long Island split up or leave the island? Clavin asked. Taxes, he said. He warned that

PHOTO BY TOM MCCARTHY

Candidate for Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald X. Clavin is one of many Republicans running for office this year. Democrats will raise taxes with fancy names. Clavin went after Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen, whom he is challenging in November, saying, “Her first idea of good government was to seek a tax increase.” In response, Gillen’s press secretary, Michael Fricchione, said, “It seems like the tax collector can’t get his numbers right. Taxes rose by $100 million under his running mate’s tenure while Supervisor Gillen is the only elected member of the Town Board to never raise taxes.” In November, all 19 seats in the

county Legislature are up for election. In the Town of Hempstead, in addition to the supervisor election, three council seats, the town clerk position and the receiver of taxes position are up for election. In the Town of North Hempstead, the supervisor position is up for election along with three council seats and the receiver of taxes oﬃce. In Glen Cove, an election will be held for mayor along with a council seat. Saladino is being opposed by Democrat James Altadonna Jr.

Northwell community resource referrals BY T E R I W EST A select group of Northwell’s Medicaid patients will soon have access to a new resource providing referrals for health resources beyond the hospital. It will come in the form of digital software called NowPow, which Northwell announced a new partnership with last Thursday. NowPow will target urgent but nonmedical issues that arise depending upon an individual’s economic position or social environment. For example, mold in one’s home can worsen asthma, an issue that could be avoided if the mold was eliminated. The software will oﬀer patients referrals to approved community organizations that they can reach out to for help. Referrals will be based on patient health records, according to Northwell. The first patients with access to NowPow will be 1,200 members of Northwell’s “Health Home,” which supports people with behavioral health challenges. “We are proud to partner with Northwell on this important step in their journey toward treating the whole person, not just the disease,” NowPow’s founder and chief innovation oﬃcer, Dr. Stacy Lindau, said in a news release. “Together we will power the communities Northwell serves with the knowledge everyone needs

PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTHWELL HEALTH

Northwell Health is partnering with NowPow, software that helps patients find referrals for community resources. to stay well, manage their illness, and care for others.” The name NowPow comes from the phrase “knowledge is power,” according to the Chicago-based com-

pany. Northwell partnered with another technology company in February to help patients access resources when they are not critically ill. The software, an artificial intelligence machine created by Jvion, is intended to support patients when they are discharged from the hospital to help them avoid readmission. Northwell has an oﬃce of community investment, which works to address social determinants of health that put individuals at risk because of socioeconomic barriers. It targets issues such as the opioid epidemic and food insecurity. “Total health also requires healthy food, a safe place to live and the ability to get to the care you need,” Nancy Copperman, vice president of community health, said in the news release. “By talking to our patients about these issues and integrating NowPow into the care we provide, we can connect people to the tools and resources they need to create truly healthy lives.” Community organizations that partner with Northwell will have access to NowPow and the ability to reach out to patients, and Northwell providers will be able to track and help coordinate referrals. NowPow will be able to inform Northwell if highrisk patients use the recommended resources, according to Northwell.

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COMMUNITY & SCHOOL NEWS

Rotary recognizes G.N. middle schoolers

PHOTOS BY IRWIN MENDLINGER

South Middle students were recognized by Rotary Club of Great Neck. The Rotary Club of Great Neck recognized six students from North Middle and South Middle School for demon-

strating “an exemplary level of community service, as determined by their school administrators.”

North Middle students were recognized by Rotary Club of Great Neck. Receiving this year’s Rotary Youth Merit Award were: Juliette Ahdoot, Katharine Tang, and Danielle Glucklich from North Middle School and Cooper Brown, Diana Flores, and Amanda Putter from South Middle School.

Joining the students at the recognition were Great Neck Public School administrators and teachers, and Rotary oﬃcers. Submitted by Great Neck Public Schools

Students shine at WAC Lighting Invitational Forty-three students representing North High School, South High School, and Village School earned awards at the WAC Lighting Invitational Science Fair at the Wheatley School in Old Westbury on April 7. This annual event features science research presentations conducted by high school students as individuals or in teams. The invitational includes eight major categories: Behavioral and Social Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Modeling, Earth and Environmental Science, General Biology, Physics and Astronomy, Physical Science, and Prototype Engineering. Awards and scholarships are presented to the winners of first place, second place, third place, and honorable mention in each category. Students from the Great Neck Public Schools received awards in seven of the eight categories at the invitational. Behavioral and Social Science

From North High: Jackson Pan, honorable mention; Michelle Goh, honorable mention; Kevin Khadavi and David Zeng, honorable mention; Preethi Kumar, honorable mention. From Village School: Danielle Gruber, honorable mention. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology From South High: Jingyue (Oliver) Zhang and Kevin Gao, honorable mention. From North High: Jonathan Rabbany, honorable mention. Computer Science and Modeling From North High: Noah Hanover, honorable mention. General Biology From North High: Sachita Gupta, second place; Anushka Gupta, honorable mention. From South High: Alexandra Agris and James Kim, second place; David Wang and Avnoor Deol, second place;

Zhu (Eric) Liu, third place; Somya Pathak, third place; Joelle Siong Sin, third place; Emma Yeung and Jooha Gha, honorable mention. Earth and Environmental Sciences From North High: Olivia Liu, first place; Netta Mualem, honorable mention; Madeline Yang, honorable mention. From South High: Shourav Saha, first place; Kallista Zhuang and Trisha Minocha, second place; Abigail Lee and Shin Young Park, second place; Eric Bae and Alan Lin, second place; Nicholas Su, honorable mention; Seungju (Stella) Park and Emma Scher, honorable mention; Elizabeth Louie and Keena Yin, honorable mention. Physics and Astronomy From North High: Qingyuan Qian, honorable mention. Prototype Engineering From North High: Lauren Benjamin and Margaret Haykin, third place; Noah Young, honorable mention.

From South High: Jaekeun Sung, second place; Logan Golia and Eli Goodwin, honorable mention. In addition to her third-place award in the General Biology category, Joelle Siong Sin of South High was also named a recipient of the WAC Lighting Foundation Sustainability Award. This annual invitational science fair is hosted by the Research Association, which is a consortium of thirteen high schools on Long Island represented by thirteen research teachers dedicated to the importance of science. Each year, more than 400 students present their research experience to esteemed judges from universities, hospitals, private practices, and businesses located throughout the New York Metropolitan area. The event is sponsored by WAC Lighting, a global designer and lighting manufacturer based in Garden City. Submitted by Great Neck Public Schools

Student earns service award

Corey Seng (left), Michael DeCristoforo Community Service Award recipient, with PATV Teen TV InstructorMike Peters.

PATV is proud to announce that the Michael DeCristoforo Memorial Community Service Award 2019 was given to Corey Seng, graduating senior from Great Neck South High School, for his outstanding participation in PATV’s Teen TV. Seng will be heading to San Diego State University in the fall to major in media. Michael DeCristoforo passed away on March 18, 2013 due to complications from a car accident. His memory and legacy lives on at the Public Access Television Corporation through the community service award given in his name each year to a deserving high school senior who reflects the same exemplary qualities that he possessed when with

us. This year PATV congratulates Seng on receiving this prestigious award. PATV has been a window to the community through media since 1984 and is proud to bring quality, award-winning programming to the residents of the 15 incorporated villages of Nassau County on channels 20 (Optimum) and 37 (Verizon) streaming from patv.org/livestream and their Facebook platform: PATV – Long Island. Visit PATV at www.patv.org or via Twitter (PATV Long Island), Instagram (patvlongisland), and YouTube (PATV Long Island). Submitted by PATV.

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CLASS OF 2019

North High grads to begin next chapter BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN As “The Big Bang Theory,” “Star Wars,” the Marvel cinematic universe and “Game of Thrones” are “graduating,” having left their marks on the world, so too is North High School’s class of 2019. But, North High valedictorian Yoel Hawa said, this is just the beginning. None of those “so-called endings” are really endings, he said, as spin-oﬀ series and what comes next are all in the works. “The parallels to us are pretty clear,” Hawa said. “This is not the end for us. [It’s] just the end of our current chapter and now we’re ready to start a new life out in the world with the proverbial million dollar check that was promised to us four years ago finally in our hands.” Hawa was one of 281 to graduate from John L. Miller Great Neck North High School on Tuesday in a ceremony that celebrated the memories of the class while looking forward to the future. Students also took the opportunity to honor William Shine, the former school superintendent for whom Great Neck South High School is named, before he recognized valedictorian Hawa and salutatorian Joshua Rothbaum. “This is a great honor to be among those to witness this graduation and all of the accomplishments of this class of this school district,” Shine said. Among the speakers were Noah Hakim, the senior class president, Dan Holtzman, the principal of North High School, Superintendent of Schools Teresa Prendergast, Deborah Malekan, Lucien Wostenholme and class advisor Christine McCarthy. Assistant Principal Ronald Levine presented the Alan L. Gleitsman Award, which recognizes academic excellence, involvement in student activities, and a dedication to the school and well-being of colleagues, to Hawa. Assistant Principal Patricia Hugo presented the Taney Memorial Award, which recognizes a combination of qualities that Genelle B. Taney exemplified like “unsurpassed love of knowledge, a dedication to the arts, a passion for athletics, and an endless commitment to the betterment of her school and fellow classmates,” to Wostenholme. Director Pamela Levy also led Great Neck North’s senior singers in performing “We Are the World” and conductor Joseph Rutkowski led the Great Neck North Symphony Orchestra. PHOTOS BY JANELLE CLAUSEN

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Legacy of South student dean to live on BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN Nearly 300 students, along with their families and faculty members, celebrated their graduation from Great Neck South High School on Tuesday afternoon, to the tune of performances by classmates at the Tilles Center at LIU Post. But Sally Passarella, the dean of students who touched many lives before losing her battle with cancer in October, could not. So time was taken to honor her. “Sally was someone who demonstrated great care, compassion and kindness toward her colleagues and all her students,” South High School Principal Christopher Gitz said. “We would like to take a moment this afternoon to reflect on and celebrate the impact Sally has made on the students at South High School.” For David Carbone, who became known as “the voice of Great Neck South High School” for the morning announcements, her impact began when she noticed his anxiety about presenting in front of his class. She took time out of her schedule as the dean of students and a teacher of several English classes to privately hear his presentation, he recalled, giving him consideration other teachers hadn’t. A few weeks later, she then encouraged him to try helping with the morning announcements to help him overcome his anxiety. “Great Neck South was an immeasurably better place because of Mrs. Passarella,” Carbone said. “And I’m just one of many students whose life she touched over the years, plenty of whom are sitting right here.” Chloe Metz, the salutatorian of Great Neck South High School, said the graduating class has grown up in a distinctly unique time. Not only have the students experienced considerable social change, seen in part from student involvement in the Women’s March and the March for Our Lives, but personally. “In just four years our worlds have changed exponentially,” Metz said. “We have become activists, young scientists, burgeoning musicians, engineers and athletic stars.” And while Passarella could not be here to celebrate with the class of 2019, Carbone said her legacy will live on through its members. “I know that I speak for all of us when I say that while we will continue to miss her, the lessons she taught us and the change she has made in our lives will live on in all of us,” Carbone said.

PHOTOS BY JANELLE CLAUSEN

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Village School celebrates differences BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N Brianna Kohler said that a few years ago, she almost didn’t get into Village School because of a disciplinary record. But the staﬀ fought for her, she said, painting a fuller picture of her personal situation. And while she struggled in the beginning, particularly in biology, her teachers never gave up on her. Now, coming oﬀ a senior internship at Mercy Medical Center in the radiology department, Kohler is set to attend St. John’s University to major – “of all things” – in biology. “I couldn’t see it then, but I could definitely see now that this was the exact path I was supposed to take,” Kohler said, “despite how many bumps, hills and mountains there were to overcome.” Kohler was one of nearly a dozen students who graduated on Monday afternoon from Village School, an alternative school in the Great Neck school district with smaller class sizes. The ceremony also featured Sam Dolgin, who embraced a love of guitar during his high school years, performing “Across the Universe” by the Beatles with teachers Stephen Goldberg and Sam Yellis. Kathleen Harvey, the Village School

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Nearly a dozen students graduated from Great Neck Village School on Monday. PTA president, said students choosing the school “have chosen the road less trav-

eled.” This made all the diﬀerence for her son Ryan, who plans to attend Hofstra

University in the fall, she said. Village School has embraced the concept of “Just Different,” Harvey said, catering to individual students, offering a more personal approach and teaching lessons in mutual respect and encouraging an appetite for learning. “My advice to you today is to take those lessons and passions with you, bring with you your different views of the world – your difference and uniqueness is your gift,” Harvey said. “Take that gift and share it with your new college classmates, your new professors, your new peers. Continue to dare to be ‘just different.’” Principal Stephen Goldberg urged graduates to embrace kindness, understand the benefit of doing the right thing and not let others define them. “You deserve happiness. You deserve success. You deserve love,” Goldberg said, “And my hope is Village School has extended you a helping hand. I want you to have learned the benefits of kindness, but also of effort.” This year’s Village School graduates are Taylor Bank, David Berfond, Annabella DeCeglie, Sam Dolgin, Fen Dougharty, Maxwell Fineman, Ryan Harvey, Brianna Kohler, Arielyn Rosas, Ethan Sanft and Emma Strassberg.

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Barstow and Moss winners announced Barstow Awards The coveted Frederic Duclos Barstow Award was established in 1962 by Françoise and William Barstow in memory of their only son who died of pneumonia at age 35. The Barstows were prominent Great Neck residents after whom Barstow Road is named. The Barstow Award is given annual to two students at each high school. Recipients of must be in the top 10 percent of their class and be “outstanding in leadership, citizenship, scholarship, and service.” Each recipient receives a monetary prize. North High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian are traditionally their school’s Barstow Award winners. They are Valedictorian Yoel Hawa and Salutatorian Joshua Rothbaum; both were featured previously.

Yoel Hawa and Joshua Rothbaum PHOTOS COURTESY OF GREAT NECK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

North High Valedictorian Yoel Hawa and Salutatorian Joshua Rothbaum and South High’s Annie Dai and Aaron Nirenstein each won the Barstow Award. Rachel Sakol, of South High School, won the Scott Moss Memorial Award. South High’s Barstow Award winners are Annie Dai and Aaron Nirenstein. Annie Dai was captain of the badminton team and a member of the Animal and Environmental Awareness Club, Art Club, Asian Culture Society, Ceramics Club, Community Action Com-

mittee, DECA, Midnight Run, Physics Club, Rebel Robotics, and Science Olympiad. Annie will attend the University of California, Berkeley. Aaron Nirenstein was a member of the varsity lacrosse team, Animal and Environmental Awareness Club, Chess Club, Midnight Run, Peer

Drug Educators, and Philosophy Club. Aaron will attend the University of Michigan. Scott Moss Memorial Award The Scott Moss Award was established in 1977, in memory of Scott, who was an outstanding South High student until his

death from cancer. The award is given to the graduating senior who exemplifies the “service, concern, interest, and ability of Scott Moss.” The recipient of the Scott D. Moss Memorial Award, given at South High School, is Rachel Sakol. Rachel Sakol was a member of the varsity lacrosse team, and she performed with the chamber orchestra and the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra. She also attended the New York State Summer

Rachel Sakol School of the Arts (NYSSSA) School of Orchestral Studies. Rachel will attend Binghamton University.

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SUMMER 2019 AT MOVIES FROM ‘DOWNTON ABBEY’ TO ‘SPIDER-MAN’ BY G R AC E M CQ UA D E “I know that you have rules, and when people break them you find it hard to forgive,” Cora Crawley says to her mother-inlaw, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, about a lovers’ scandal that could ruin her eldest daughter Mary in the first season of the award-winning PBS television series, “Downton Abbey.” “In this case, Mary has the trump card,” replies the family matriarch known for her wise and often wry retorts. “Mary is family.” Ah, family, you can’t live with them and you can’t live without them. And in the world of television drama, there were no better familial fusses than the ones that played out in the sprawling English estate that gives the program its title. The aristocratic Crawley family upstairs and their loyal staﬀ of servants downstairs experienced firsthand their fair share of tragic events that unfolded on the world stage during the first half of the 20th century — from the sinking of the Titanic and the ravages of World War I, to the Spanish flu epidemic and the financial repercussions of the Teapot Dome scandal. Amidst it all, there was plenty of juicy drama taking place inside the hallowed manor to fill six seasons of the beloved British broadcast. Along with the entertaining family dinner repartee, aﬀairs of the heart, lavish celebrations, and a royal ceremony involving a prince, came sibling rivalry, bitter betrayals, social revolutions, a shattering rape, prison sentences, out-ofwedlock births, threats of bankruptcy and the unexpected deaths of several of Downton’s dearest. “Downton Abbey” drew a worldwide audience who are surely delighted that the

story will pick up where it left oﬀ in 2015 on the big screen with the upcoming release of “Downton Abbey,” the movie. The only downer is that fans will have to wait until the end of summer to discover the next chapter in the ongoing family saga. Until then, there are many films either about families or made for families that will be released this season. The start of

summer brought the eagerly awaited “Toy Story 4” that reunites Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) with familiar friends and a new toy called Forky (Tony Hale). More animated films, along with the following comedies and dramas, await families and filmgoers of all ages that make enjoyable escapes on the rainy days

of summer and perfect places to chill on those scorchers. JULY “Spider-Man: Far From Home” (July 2; PG-13; action/adventure/comedy): Peter Parker and his alter ego Spider Man return, with Tom Holland in the title role. In the aftermath of “Avengers: Endgame,” in which (spoiler alert) Tony/Iron Man is now gone, all Parker wants to do is enjoy a trip abroad with his high school buddies and crush played by Zendaya. But sometime antihero Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) enlists Spider Man on a crusade to save the world along with new superhero Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal). Continued on Page 43

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Spend the holiday weekend at Belmont Park, where there will be live racing features with five graded stakes headlined by the first legs of the new Turf Triple Series. Make your reservations in the Garden Terrace to get a gourmet meal and the best view of all the day’s action. Where: Belmont Park 2150 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont Info & Tickets: 718-641-4700 belmontstakes.com

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The Fast Lane Eagles Tribute has been heralded as the most authentic sounding Eagles tribute in the country. With three lead vocalists performing flawless reproductions of songs by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh, the experience of seeing the band in concert is matched only by seeing the Eagles themselves — from the incredible guitar lines of “Hotel California,” to the beautiful vocal harmonies of “Lying Eyes” and “Peaceful Easy Feeling.” Where: Theatre Three 412 Main St., Port Jefferson Info & Tickets: 631-928-9100 theatrethree.com

Live Theater: ‘Pippin’

Saturday, July 6 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 7 at 2:30 p.m. (ongoing performances through July 21) With an unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant Stephen Schwartz, “Pippin” is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, “Pippin” continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world. Where: Broadhollow Theatre 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont Info & Tickets: 516-775-4420 • broadhollow.org

Live Theater: ‘42nd Street’

Saturday, July 6 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 7 at 3 p.m. (ongoing performances through Aug. 18) “On the avenue, I’m taking you to... 42nd Street.” One of the most classic and beloved tales, “42nd Street” tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway. Where: Smithtown Performing Arts Center 2 East Main St., Smithtown Info & Tickets: 631-724-3700 smithtownpac.org

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Friday, July 5 through Sept. 2 (check venue website for daily hours) Now that Long Island’s favorite water park is open every day of the week, spend the holiday weekend and the forthcoming summer at the park’s more than 95 acres filled with family-friendly activities, kid-friendly attractions and, of course, the rides and slides that will please any thrill seeker. Where: Splish Splash, 2549 Splish Splash Drive, Calverton Info: 631-727-3600 or splishsplash.com

Adventureland Park

Friday, July 5 through Sept. 3 (check venue website for daily hours) Adventureland Park also recently opened on a daily basis and is another family fun destination this summer. Enjoy all the thrill rides, water rides, family rides, kiddie rides and all the other attractions the park has to oﬀer. Where: Adventureland Park 2245 Broad Hollow Road (Rt. 110), Farmingdale Info: 631-694-6868 or adventureland.us

Story Book Stroll: ‘The Snowy Day’ by Ezra Jack Keats Saturday, July 6, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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Children ages 3 to 5 will hear this modern classic tale as they stroll the gardens and, later, create a unique take home craft. Where: Old Westbury Gardens 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury Info: 516-333-0048 or oldwestburygardens.org

Curious George Visits Manhasset Story Time Saturday, July 6, 12 to 1 p.m.

Little ones will go bananas when they meet Curious George and read stories about everyone’s favorite curious monkey. Visitors can take their picture with Curious George, too. Where: Barnes and Noble 1542 Northern Blvd., Manhasset Info: 516-365-6723 or barnesandnoble.com

Confetti Hearts THE GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING! Join GCIFF for a special screening of the Academy Award winning film First Man. After the film hear first-hand accounts of the building of the Apollo Lunar Module at a special Q&A Panel featuring Retirees from Northrop Grumman and Grumman who worked on the Apollo program.

First Man tells the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. Starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle.

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

Wednesday, July 10, 3 to 4 p.m. Children ages 5 and up can learn about an American pop artist Jim Dine and create their own pop heart using paint to show variations of line, color and texture. Where: Long Island Children’s Museum 11 Davis Ave., Garden City Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org

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Four artists selected Amazin’ Mets to be honored at celebration by Art League Four local artists have been selected by the Art League of Long Island to become the newest group of the league’s Resident Artist program. Michael Krasowitz of Huntington, Christophe Lima of Queens,

Sam Neukirch of Selden and Huntington Station’s Tara Leale Porter have been chosen to join the program, which was established in 2018 and is designed to provide Long Island artists with skillbuilding and community-

Sam Neukirch’s illustration “Liz & Dee’

based opportunities to further develop their visual arts careers. The program provides those selected 150 hours of free class time, an exhibition opportunity, collaborative projects and teaching opportunities over the course of their year-long membership, which began on June 1 and runs through May 31, 2020. At the conclusion of the artists’ membership, they will be given the opportunity to teach a one-day workshop in the summer of 2020. An event to meet the four artists chosen to join the program and learn about their artistic processes will be held on Thursday, August 22 at the Art League of Long Island, which is located at107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. The event is free and open to the public.

1969 was an incredible year for space and for baseball as Americans watched heroes emerge on the moon and on the field. On June 27, the Cradle of Aviation Museum is proud to host a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1969 World Champion Mets honoring Jack DiLauro, Duﬀy Dyer, Wayne Garrett, Rod Gaspar, Jerry Grote, Cleon Jones, Ed Kranepool, J.C. Martin, Jim McAndrew, Art Shamsky, Ron Swoboda and Ron Taylor. The Amazin’ Mets or Miracle Mets were considered one of the worst teams in baseball since their start in 1962. With solid young new pitchers and under the leadership of disciplined coach, Gil Hodges, the Mets turned it all around in 1969 through teamwork and a focus on winning. On October 16, 1969, they became the world champions of baseball defeating the Baltimore Orioles with four straight wins; considered one of the greatest upsets in baseball history. “For years people used to say we’ll land

a man on the moon before the Mets win the world series…well in 1969 both events happened and both events changed the world for the better,” Andrew Parton, president of Cradle of Aviation Museum Tickets are $150 per person and include a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. and dinner and Q&A session with the players at 7 p.m. All proceeds from this fundraising event benefit the Cradle of Aviation’s education and preservation programs. Tickets are available at www.cradleofaviation.org or Reservations at 516-572-4066.The museum is located on Museum Row, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., in East Garden City. For more information call 516-572-4111 or visit www.cradleofaviation. org. In celebration of the summer of 1969, the Mets will be giving away Mr. Met on the moon bobblehead to their first 25,000 fans at their July 27th game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Submitted by the Cradle of Aviation Museum.

Renowned artist to have Northport exhibit La Mantia Gallery in Northport will be hosting a newly-curated collection by artist Peter Max with paintings from the collection available for purchase. The exhibition will feature a never-before seen collection of the artist’s most iconic works spanning six decades and works commemorating the Fourth of July.

With paintings on exhibition in hundreds of museums and galleries worldwide, Max and his vibrant colors have become part of the fabric of contemporary culture. The artist has had the opportunity to paint world famous celebrities and the honor of painting the last seven presidents of the United States. Max has also been

namedthe oﬃcial artist of the Grammys, five NFL Super Bowls, the 2006 Olympics, the World Cup USA, the World Series, the U.S. Open, the Indy 500, the New York City Marathon and the Kentucky Derby. The exhibition begins with an evening preview on Friday, June 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. and additional previews the next day, Saturday, June 29. Two receptions will be held the following weekend on Saturday, July 6, from 5 to 8 p.m., and Sunday, July 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. La Mantia Gallery is located at 127 Main Street in Northport. The events are free and open to the public, but RSVP’s are required. To RSVP, call the gallery at 631-754-8414.

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5 lessons kids can learn thru running Children are born with a sense of curiosity. Their eyes are filled with wonder with things that the rest of us overlook. Parents let their kid’s imaginations grow but intervene when a teachable moment presents itself. Mastering this concept allows you to create your child’s core values. This is how we enable kids to become good citizens. There are plenty of sports with teams for children. However, the parent is on the sideline and that is where they will be until the end of the Dance class, softball game, or soccer game. While you can point out and teach the child after the fact, but it does not have the same impact as being on the spot. Running is a sport that entire families are able to do together. Of course, each family member will have their space, but you are out there with them. When a teachable moment pops up, you can help them address it well before the moment has passed. Running is a healthy sport for people of all ages. It doesn’t cost a lot to get started. Check out dancewear sites for clothes and shoes that support the body

and protects the feet. Just For Kix is a good place to find a wide selection and at a good price. Below, we will give you five life lessons that your child will learn while running. There are many more life lessons that will pop up while you are on your family journey. Choose your battles. If it has been a long day, and you want to cut the lesson short. That is fine. You are the parent and you are in control. Remember, your child will have to learn, practice, and grow a bit before they will graduate to a seasoned runner. It is you who will make the eﬀort and include you into their group. You may choose to coach the kids.

You only get back as much as you give — patience. Children often focus on the end of the game. They want the trophy, the ribbon, and the status of completing the run. But, they are kids. When they have to push a little, they quickly become disillusioned. Teach them patience as you practice waiting and working. This part of their training is often the first hurdle you must jump. The younger the child, the harder it is explaining what it means to take their body to a new level of health. They should be encouraged and praised for pushing on after they want to quit.

This is a teachable moment. This is where you teach them to challenge themselves. You may want to teach them to pace themselves. They cannot mature their game like an experienced adult. It is okay to mess up. Nobody is perfect. Children are little humans, separated only by age and knowledge. Making a mistake just means you are trying. Teach your child to shake it oﬀ. Teach them how to let it go. If you do not address this, your child will internalize their mistakes, which can damage their self-esteem. This is a very important part of their training. Teach them to look at the mistake and learn from it. Then let it go. Learning how to forgive themselves will benefit them for their entire life. Learn to control your emotions Learning to control your emotions is a skill many adults never learn. Make your child the exception. It is normal to get angry, sad, and frustrated. But, we do not have to act on those feelings. You will teach them how to express their feelings in a healthy way.

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Assistive devices help people remain mobile Canes: Canes are handheld devices that provide a little extra stability or support to weakened limbs. Canes are easily transported and can assist those who need only a little help.

isabilities affect people from all walks of life. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 55 million Americans have a disability of some kind. Of these people, 33 million have a disability that makes it difficult for them to carry out some daily activities. Statistics Canada states that, as of 2012, 13.7 percent of the population age 15 years or older reported having a disability that could impact daily life. People with disabilities may need assistive devices to reclaim some measure of their independence. For example, millions of people rely on wheelchairs or walking

aids to get around. These are called assistive technology and rehabilitative devices, which include tools, equipment or products that can help people with disabilities get around more easily. These devices may be as small as magnifying glasses for reading to as large as wheelchairs. The National Institutes of Health state that 2.2 million people in the U.S depend on wheelchairs for day-to-day tasks and mobility. More than six million use canes, walkers or crutches to assist with mobility. The following are some of the common types of mobility devices available for purchase.

Standard walkers: Also known as medical walkers, standard walkers offer substantial support and must be lifted to move. That requires upper body strength, which can be difficult for some to maintain on long trips.

Rolling walkers: Rolling walkers are similar to standard walkers. But rolling walkers have wheels, either on the front only or on both sets of legs. They are somewhat less stable than standard walkers. Rolling walkers with wheel-locking devices may offer stability when needed. Some rolling walkers are called â€œrollators.â€? Wheelchairs: Standard wheelchairs must be powered by the person in the chair or by someone pushing it from behind. This can be difficult for people with minimal upper body strength. Mechanical wheelchairs are powered with a lever or button. Some people may opt for motorized scooters over bulkier wheelchairs when

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ehydration is a dangerous condition that can cause a host of complications and even prove fatal in severe cases. But as dangerous as dehydration can be, many cases are entirely preventable. The best way to prevent dehydration is to drink enough water. When the body does not take in as much water as it puts out, it can become dehydrated. People who live in warm climates or in elevated altitudes may lose more water than those who do not. In addition, water loss is accelerated during strenuous exercise, highlighting the emphasis men and women must place on drinking enough water during their workouts. But water does more for the body than prevent dehydration. The following are a handful of lesser known ways that water benefits the body.

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Water helps to fight fatigue. The fatigue-fighting properties of water are another of its lesser known benefits. When the body is not adequately hydrated, it can experience muscle soreness. And fitness enthusiasts who do not drink enough water may notice their bodies require extensive recovery time after working out. Each of those consequences can be prevented by drinking enough water, and doing so can even improve performance, as studies have shown that just a 3 percent loss of body weight due to dehydration can cause as much as a 10 percent drop in performance level. Water can improve the appearance of the skin. Skin that does not get enough water can turn dry and flaky and feel tight. In addition, dry skin is more likely to

wrinkle than adequately hydrated skin. Getting water to the skin can be tricky, as the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health notes that water will reach all the other organs of the body before it reaches the skin. But the school recommends applying a hydrating moisturizer within two minutes of leaving the bath or shower and drinking at least eight glasses of water a day to ensure the skin is getting enough water.

Water helps the gastrointestinal tract. Water can help maintain normal bowel function. When the body lacks sufficient fluid, the colon will pull water from stools in an effort to stay hydrated. That can lead to constipation, a condition in which people experience difficulty emptying their bowels. By drinking enough water, people can ensure their colon will not have to pull water from stools to stay hydrated, thereby helping them stay regular. Water helps the body in myriad ways, many of which might surprise people unaware of just how valuable water can be to the body.

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4 foods that can boost energy levels

2. Skinless chicken: A study from researcher Judith Wurtman of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Clinical Research Center found that alertness tends to increase when the brain produces the neurotransmitter dopamine and the hormone norepinephrine. Skinless chicken contains an amino acid known as tyrosine that helps in the production of both dopamine and norepinephrine. If skinless chicken is not available, other foods that may provide this same effect include fish, lean beef and eggs. In addition, lean meats like skinless chicken contain enough vitamin B to help ease insomnia.

1. Cashews: Cashews, which are high in magnesium, help to convert sugar into energy. Magnesium deficiency can lead to low energy levels, so nuts that are high in magnesium, including cashews, can provide that midafternoon jolt that some people are seeking. Cashews are high in calories, so itâ€™s best for those looking to lose weight or maintain healthy weights to adhere to serving suggestion guidelines.

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Omega-3 fatty acids can help the body fight inflammation, which has been linked to a host of ailments, including chronic fatigue. Salmon is also high in protein, which can eliminate the mid- to late-afternoon hunger pangs that can derail healthy diets and contribute to weight gain.

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Beans are loaded with fiber, and thatâ€™s a good thing for energy levels. Like magnesium, which can also be found in beans, fiber takes awhile to digest, extending the energy-boosting properties of foods loaded with fiber. In spite of the growing movement to eat and live healthier, many adults still do not include enough fiber in their diets. Men and women can consult with their physicians to determine how to make that happen, but eating more beans is a good start.

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How to improve alertness during the workday A long workday can be both mentally and physically draining. As a result, office workers and professionals whose jobs are more physically demanding than office work may find themselves less alert at the end of the workday than at the beginning. A loss of alertness as the workday draws to a close might be unavoidable. But professionals whose sense of alertness begins to dwindle in the thick of the workday might need to take steps to improve their alertness to protect themselves from injury and to ensure the quality of their work does not suffer.

Avoid caffeine in the late afternoon. Some professionals rely on caffeinated beverages such as coffee or energy drinks to combat afternoon drowsiness. While that afternoon caffeine fix might provide an immediate, if temporary, jolt of energy, it might also affect a person’s energy levels the following day. A 2013 study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that caffeine consumed as early as six hours before bedtime can significantly disrupt sleep. Professionals who reach for a cup of coffee in the late afternoon might get a sudden boost of energy, but their energy levels the following day might be lower due to a poor night’s sleep. Avoid high-fat foods at lunchtime. Foods that are high in fat should always be avoided thanks to their connection to a host of health problems. Such foods also negatively affect energy levels when consumed in the middle of the day. The University of Rochester Medical Center notes that the body digests and absorbs high-fat foods very slowly. That means workers who

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Hader when the evil force threatens their hometown and close-knit clan once again in this second adaptation of the Stephen King story. “The Goldfinch” (Sept. 13; R; drama): Donna Tartt’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel heads to the big screen to tell the story of Theo (Oakes Fegley/Ansel Elgort), who is 13 years old when his mother is killed in a bombing at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The tragedy changes the course of his life as he searches for a place to call home — all the while clinging to the keepsake he quickly took from the museum on that fateful day of his youth, his mother’s favorite Dutch painting, “The Goldfinch.” “Downton Abbey” (Sept. 20; PG; drama): During its six seasons on PBS television, the English estate called Downton Abbey, run by the titled Crawley family, was the grand setting that hosted countesses, earls, lords, ladies, dukes, duchesses, diplomats, dignitaries, artists and war heroes. In this big screen adaptation of the successful British series, the stakes are even higher as the Crawleys and their hardworking staﬀ prepare for a visit from the king and queen while continuing their lives and loves.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

FunDay Monday for seniors returns Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the North Hempstead Town Board have announced the schedule for the 2019 FunDay Monday season. This popular, free senior program held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington takes place every Monday from July 8 to Aug. 26. Organized and hosted by the town’s Department of Community Services, FunDay Monday oﬀers hundreds of seniors from across the town the opportunity to gather for games, music, dancing, entertainment, and exercise. The program’s most widely attended events are the health fair, which will take place this year on July 29 and HomeTown USA scheduled for Aug. 26, which honors our nation’s veterans. Back for a third consecutive year at FunDay Monday will be the farmers’ market where seniors can purchase fresh, local fruits, vegetables and other foods, beginning each Monday at 11 a.m. Also returning this year is the popular Mindfulness Coloring program. It will take place at 10 a.m. every Monday. This program allows you to fine tune your focus, exercise motor skills, release stress and anxiety, and relax and have a good time. Returning for the second year Monday, July 22 and Aug. 19 at 12:30 p.m. there will be beach crafts available. The Hempstead Harbor trail walk, guided by Eric Swenson, executive director of the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee will take place at 9 a.m. on Aug. 12. The beach walk will take place on July 15 at 9 a.m. These relaxing strolls will provide information on the rich history and great value of our beautiful shoreline. Advance registration for the Hempstead Harbor trail walk, the beach walk and beach crafts is required. Please call 311.

The FunDay Monday summer event schedule: July 8: Jerry Costanzo and his 10 Piece Band plays your favorite jazz tunes. July 15: The Nina Gordon Party prepares for all your favorite pop, rock and r&b covers to be played. July 22: The Vic Vincent Group will rock the beach. July 29: Senior health, education and information fair: Do you know someone who would benefit from the information and services at our annual health education fair? Invite them to come or bring them along with you for this fun and free event. Vincent Rhode Production to follow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 5: Dance Aloha: Take a trip to the Polynesian Islands with the amazing Dance Aloha and sing along to songs by Frank Sinatra with Jerry Cardone. With a Steve Mitchell: Tribute to the King performance from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 12: Stan & Edi will charm you with their singing. Aug. 19: Marty and the ‘G’ Men will show oﬀ their vocal talents with music from the 50s and 60s. Aug. 26: HomeTown USA: An exciting celebration of American traditions with crafts, hobbies, demos, musical performances, a classic car show and a special salute to the Armed Forces. In addition to enjoying the entertainment, seniors can participate in a variety of activities, such as line dancing (10 a.m.), Zumba (10 a.m.), yoga (11:30 a.m.), mahjong (10 a.m.), and Tai Chi (12:30 p.m.). Free transportation is available from various points throughout the town. For further information, or for a pick-up location near you, please call 311 or 516-8696311. Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead.

Supervisor Bosworth greets attendees at FunDay Monday.

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‘The Gondoliers’ come to Port Washington Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Gondoliers” will be coming to Port Washington as the classic opera will be performed at Landmark on Main Street on Saturday, June 29. “The Gondoliers” is an opera about a pair of gondoliers whose carefree lives are interrupted

when they find out that one of them is the longlost king of Barataria, but nobody knows which one of them it is. The show is directed by Gayden Wren with music directed by Hyujung Helena Kim. “The Gondoliers” has made stops already in East Meadow and Man-

hattan prior to coming to Port Washington and has more showing in Oakdale on June 30. Tickets to the show cost $30 and can be purchased online at gaslocoli.wordpress.com. For more information on the event, call 718-7778486.

Nassau Pops Orchestra series begins Louis Panacciulli and the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra will be performing an outdoor concert series highlighting music from stage and screen as part of the group’s 36th summer concert season. The orchestra will be making its first stop of the season at Valley Stream Village Green on Wednesday, July 10 at 8 p.m. with three other shows of the group’s first series being held in Lynbrook at Greis Park, Heckscher Park in Huntington and Memorial Park in Mineola throughout July. Series II of the group’s summer concert season will begin on July 31 and features shows at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Malverne Station Park, and another show at Mineola’s Memorial Park. All parks are handicapped accessible and you will need to provide your own seating. Admission to the park is free. The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1984 by managing director Dawn Manuel and Panacciulli, who is the group’s music director. For more information on the group, you can visit the orchestra’s website at npso.org.

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Artwork by students from the Lakeville Elementary School will be on display at the Main Library from July 1 to 31. Levels 45th Birthday Picnic at Kings Point Park Teens in 7th grade and up are invited to celebrate 45 years of Levels, the Great Neck Library’s Teen Center on Saturday, June 29 from 12 to 5 p.m. at Kings Point Park. There will be food, softball, Frisbee and more. The event is free of charge, but food will be sold

at cost. This event takes place at Kings Point Park at the Steamboat Road Entrance, Great Neck. Contact Levels for more info: levels@greatnecklibrary. org. Lakeville Elementary School Art Exhibit in the Main Library Gallery Enjoy the artwork of students who attend the Lakeville

Elementary School from July 1 to 31 in the Main Library Gallery, 159 Bayview Ave. Paintings by Catherine Abrams in the Main Library Gallery Artist Catherine Abrams will exhibit two series of her paintings from July 1 to 31 in the Main Library Gallery, 159 Bayview Ave. These are Landscape Meltdown: A commentary on climate change, and Refugee: Focusing on the migration of refugees to Europe. Abrams’ recent artworks are paintings using inks, acrylic and oil pigments to create visual comments on climate change and current social issues. The Main Library and Parkville Branch will be closed on Sundays for the summer beginning June 16 until mid-September. Submitted by the Great Neck Library.

Town officials join with members of the Great Neck Chinese Association to honor John Motchkavtiz, Kingsley Liu and Li Chang for their dedication the GNCA.

Town honors 3 for GNCA work North Hempstead Town officials issued proclamations to celebrate John Motchkavitz, Kingsley Liu and Li Chang for their dedication to the Great Neck Chinse Association earlier this month. The awards were given by North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Coun-

cil Members Veronica Lurvey and Lee Seeman at the GNCA’s Annual Picnic Party on June 9 at Steppingstone Park. The picnic served as their kick oﬀ to summer celebration and included music, games, food and more. Submitted by Town of North Hempstead.

Website upgrades A ‘JFK Rocks!’ garden The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District recently announced they undertook multiple measures to make their website more accessible, in accordance with Axe accessibility recommendations. In recent weeks, the District worked to ease overall navigation of their website, increased the contrast of dropdown tabs and incorporated alt attributes, or “alt tags” — providing descriptive words for images. “The district is committed to providing access to our headquarters and website for all the residents we proudly serve,” said Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Commissioner Patty Katz. “No matter one’s mobility, sight or hearing impairment, everyone should have full access to government buildings and public information — where decisions that are aﬀecting them are made and recorded. I’m

proud to stand with my fellow commissioners as we continue to spearhead access and transparency in local government.” In 2016, the district completed a series of projects at its oﬃces, including the construction of a handicap ramp and other modifications, to make the building ADA compliant. The District was awarded a grant of $50,000 from the Nassau County Community Revitalization Program and $50,000 from the state to complete the structural modifications. For additional information and updates about the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District, visit the website at www.gnwpcd.net to sign up for email newsletters or call the oﬃce at 516-482-0238. Submitted by the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District

The John F. Kennedy School wrapped up a year-long focus on cultivating kindness with the grand opening of a new “JFK Rocks!” rock garden. The JFK Student Council spearheaded a kindness initiative this school year. Student representatives, under the guidance of Assistant Principal Michelle Bell and fifth-grade teacher Rebecca Schapira, organized activities throughout the school year to promote kindness and acceptance. One of the activities included reading the book “Only One You,” by Linda Kranz. This book encourages readers to make the world a better place through kind actions and by sharing their own unique talents. Student Council representatives first read the book together as a group, and later read the book aloud to their buddy classes. Every classroom library received its own copy of “Only One You.” Inspired by the vibrantlycolored rockfish illustrations throughout the book, Student Council representatives painted their own rocks, each unique in its own way, to be displayed in the new rock garden. Additionally, all 441 members of the JFK school community contributed a colorful thumbprint to a large canvas painting, also inspired by the book.

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John F. Kennedy School Principal Ronald Gimondo, Assistant Principal and student council co-advisor Michelle Bell, art teacher Christine Mulligan, fifth-grade teacher and student council co-advisor Rebecca Schapira, Superintendent Teresa Prendergast, JFK head custodian Glen Ryder, and Assistant Superintendent Kelly Newman are joined by student council representatives and cadets from the Merchant Marine Academy for the grand opening of a colorful new rock garden. To complement the painted rocks and thumb-print canvas, JFK art teacher Christine Mulligan displayed additional artwork in the garden to create a warm, welcoming, and beautiful outdoor space. “This project demonstrated that in our own way, we can each truly make a diﬀerence in our own lives and the lives of those around us,” Assistant Principal Michelle Bell said.

The Kennedy School hosted a ceremony on May 16 to celebrate the grand opening of the new rock garden. District administrators, school leaders, Student Council representatives, and cadets from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy were on hand to welcome JFK families to the newly designed space. Submitted by Great Neck Public Schools

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and test imported medicines. We do not rely solely on inspections to uncover quality issues but also capture feedback from industry, healthcare professionals and consumers border to ensure the medicines are what they claim to be through reports submitted to Medwatch or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System ”prevention is key Our goal is to identify possible problems so manufacturers can address them before they cause potential harm to patients.” With this in mind., the FDA has conducted trainings for industry in the United States, Europe, India, China and other parts of the world. With these answers, I am comfortable with the quality of the generic drugs available to the U.S. consumer. Bertram Drachtman Great Neck

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An independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school, pre-nursery through 12th grade, Portledge School salutes the members of the Class of 2019 who will forever be regarded as valuable contributors to our school community. These outstanding young men and women have demonstrated the academic skills, moral courage, and global citizenship of future leaders, and we encourage them to pursue their goals and dreams actively in college and beyond. For information about Portledge, please contact the Admissions Office at 516.750.3203 or visit www.portledge.org. Portledge School 355 Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560 516.750.3100

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No place Port voices must speak loudly for age, on town redevelopment plan gender bias

t has just come to my attention about a lawsuit by NY1 anchors Jeanine Ramirez, Vivian Lee, Kristen Shaughnessy, Amanda Fairnacci and Roma Torre. The suit concerns age and gender discrimination and that I find really sad. I watch NY1 news and have found these ladies have presented the news in a most informative manner. There should not be any sex or age discrimination in this day and age. I myself am 70 years old this year and have worked for a plumbing supply in Mineola for 40 years. I even came down with cancer five years ago and after I was cleared, I was welcomed back. Now that is a company with compassion and didn’t consider my age but my experience in getting the job done. Too bad some companies lack concern for loyal employees who do a good job. Frederick Bedell Jr. Mineola

he Mitchell Farms Neighborhood Association would like to update the public on the progress of the proposed zoning code for the Waterfront Business District and the ongoing moratorium. At the meeting on June 18, the North Hempstead Town Board extended the moratorium to Oct. 1, 2019 and heard comments on the latest version of the proposed code (continued to the July 9 meeting). The Mitchell Farms Neighborhood Association endorses many of the changes that have been proposed, and we appreciate Councilwoman De Giorgio’s eﬀort to incorporate the concerns expressed by the local community regarding possible overdevelopment. These changes include the removal of mixed-use residential from the code, thereduction of building height to 2 stories/35 feet, the addition of 10-foot front and rearsetbacks, and the removal of underground parking due to flooding issues. We are concerned that the code still allows for a hotel/boatel with up to 35

units per acre. This means, if the properties are combined, a 105-unit hotel with a large catering facility and a sprawling terrace may be built with a special-use application. Such large developments in the center of our waterfront will put undue burden on already congested lower Main Street, and will negatively impact the Port Washingtoncommunity as a whole. We support a master plan for the Port Washington waterfront which showcases our rich maritime heritage, supports a Main Street mix of small shops, respects the quality of life for the neighbors, and provides meaningful access to the waterfront for visitors. The local community has asked the Town Board to obtain a new survey to determine if the Town owns any land in the WBD, so that such land may be protected for public access and optimized for public use. We expect to hear back on the feasibility of asurvey at the July 9 Town Board meeting. We have also asked that a panel be formed, consisting of representatives

from community groups, civic leaders, private business owners, and Town oﬃcials, to gather together to discuss what will benefit both the community and the development projects. We urge all Port Washington residents to stay informed about the issues at hand, and to make their views known to Councilwoman De Giorgio (degiorgiod@northhempsteadny.gov) and Town SupervisorJudi Bosworth (BosworthJ@ northhempsteadny.gov). It is often said that “we get the world we deserve,” but the stakes are much higher than that. Our children and their children, and who knows how many generations beyond, get that world as well. If we act in haste now, or out of expediency, we may ruin theWaterfront Business District for generations to come. Lori Rothstein Heinz Jufer On behalf of the Mitchell Farms Neighborhood Association portwashingtonmfna@gmail.org

Black Americans will stabilize U.S. for Trump

wo possible future events. One: JFK has to be spinning in his grave at the speed of light knowing what has become of his once sensible Democrat party. It now consists of diﬀerent groups, such as the environment nut jobs, abortion lovers, anti-military wimps, tax-the-middleclass-out-of-existence zealots, etc. Now, let’s assume they are successful in impeaching President Trump and they are successful in convincing 67 U.S. senators to throw him out of of-

fice led by RINO Republicans. The result will be an armed rebellion throughout the U.S. that will make the Civil War look like a tea party. A military takeover of the U.S. government will be the result. Two: The African-American community will come to the aid of America as they recognize that Trump is not a politician, not a conservative nor a liberal, but a businessman who is looking out for America. Period. They have voted for Democrats 85 percent to 95

percent of the time in local, state and federal elections. Those days are over. While in oﬃce, Trump has lowered the unemployment rate for black people to new lows. Blacks, serving in the military, will now receive pay increases, since Trump is pushing the military budget over $700 billion. And the abortion issue is resonating with black people. Since Roe v. Wade, 60 million babies have been killed. In New York City, more black babies are aborted than are born. And

Opposing licenses for undocumented

would like to thank New York Assemblyman Ed Ra and New York state Sen. Ann Kaplan for understanding why giving illegal aliens access to driver’s licenses is a bad idea and voting no on two bills. I appreciate their respect for the law and not wanting to reward people who break the law, as well as listening to the law enforcement community and their constituents to try and stop these bills from passing. I find it quite disturbing that these bills ultimately passed. When you combine the new driver’s license bill to allow using hard-to-verify

foreign documents and the governor’s executive order that state police troopers or oﬃcers with other state law enforcement agencies will not be allowed to question people about their citizenship or residency, you have created the ultimate smoke screen for illegal behavior. Also, the message it sends out is that the value of citizenship has now been reduced to nothing more than personhood. I find the arguments that this was a good idea put forth by the New York Civil Liberties Union in newspaper ads and the other usual groups, which conflate illegal and legal immigrant issues, hard to accept as true.

How do our insurance premiums go down or road safety improve overall when a gigantic new pool of high-risk drivers is now on the road? How about the increase in traﬃc congestion that will occur? Also, another main point was that driver’s licenses are needed to get to work. Employers are not supposed to hire illegal aliens by verifying their Social Security number. With this new law the driver’s license agency now just lets them sign that they have not been issued a Social Security number to allow them to get the license to go to work. Why are we allowing one agency to

the African-American community now realizes that these abortion mills are controlled by white liberals. This 81-year-old white dude is betting on the African-American community to stabilize America. And they will lead President Trump to another four years in the Oval Office. John Messina East Williston

work against a significant fraud deterrent used to protect the labor market? Lastly, New York state has voting registration linked to the DMV. While the DMV does not approve or deny voter registration applications, it only sends the application to the county or city Board of Elections for their review. It has now placed an undue burden on this other agency to try and keep illegal aliens from being registered to vote. I am thoroughly disappointed that New York progressives consider this an improvement to living in New York state and thankful that these legislators voted to try to stop us from being forced to live in an upside down world. Chris Wales Mineola

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Markowitz fails to practice what he preaches “To scare or not to scare?” that was the question for the incumbents’ campaign members to decide, Steven Markowitz advised on June 11, 2015, five days prior to the Village of Great Neck mayoral elections (Source: Great Neck News, June 14 2019 issue,

page 22, Dr. Carl Abraham). Markowitz, the current chairman of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County, had sent a campaign email to the campaign members of the incumbent mayor of Village of Great Neck In 2015. “I think

the callers should tailor the script according to whom they’re talking. Have no reluctance to tell people that you know that this election is about an attempt by right wing Orthodox groups to take over the village. Most people are unaware and are gener-

ally apathetic but not when you scare them a little,” was the message Markowitz emailed. The message is at odds with what Markowitz is commissioned to promote, “tolerance.” Apparently, the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center

of Nassau County needs a new chairperson, someone with a better judgment on what constitutes tolerance. Leon Manoucheri Great Neck

Standardized tests a vital tool for teaching

he recent editorial in the June 14 issue of this paper entitled “Opt-out backers support achievement” was written by the founders of PW Advocates for Public Education. The writers discuss the work of educational researchers who support adequate recess and the benefits of play-based learning. They also seek to address what they perceive to be misrepresentations of the opt-out movement; contrary to claims in other editorials, they state that their movement supports student achievement and that “testing done right is valuable and not harmful.” However, the writers do not explain why testing is valuable and how it should be done. Here I explain how standardized tests can be used to increase student learning, how the opt-out movement is making that goal harder to achieve, and the key role teachers have in moving us forward. The main benefit of standardized tests (particularly those that are exclusively multiple choice) is that the grading is totally objective and repeatable. Without such tests, any serious researcher in education would be left trying to determine if an “A” for one assignment in one school is equivalent to an “A” on a different assignment in a diﬀerent school. Even outcomes of standardized tests can be diﬃcult to interpret because of the many vari-

ables outside of the classroom that affect student achievement (such as family income, education of the parents). Thus a low performing class may be more reflective of students’ home environments then the quality of education they are getting in the classroom. These complications make it difficult to tease out the sources of student success, and whether programs in one place can be expanded to different populations of students. Supporters of the opt-out movement in New York often look to Finland for inspiration, but it is not clear whether the great educational outcomes in Finland are a result of the absence of standardized tests, more recess, the greater competition for teaching spots, or any of the myriad ways Finland and New York differ. Although standardized tests typically originate at the state and federal level, it is easiest to interpret differences at the local level because the student populations and educations they receive will be fairly similar. If, for example, we consistently saw greater student growth in standardized test scores in Sousa than in Guggenheim, then we would be well advised to see how the curriculum and/or teaching differs between these two schools. Of course for tests to be useful, they have to be reliable and measure the right things. I agree with many in the opt-out movement in seeing the current state

tests, which only cover math and English language arts, as being too narrow. However, unlike them, I would advocate more testing, not less, to determine student learning in other subjects, particularly science. Another criticism of the state tests is that they are invalid because the bar for meeting proficiency is too high. This may be true (see below), but the opt-out movement actually undermines test validity in another, less appreciated, way. Each school and school district receives a state report card, which is largely based on student performance on standardized tests. If we look at the 2018 scores for grades 3-8 on the state’s math exam for the Port Washington School District, we can see that 68 percent of students were scored as being proficient. However, the report card is almost certainly misleading; with the true % being diﬀerent as a consequence of the non-random subset of students whose parents chose to opt them out of these exams. In my opinion, the tests should be improved and expanded, and in the meantime, students should be encouraged to take state tests so that we can ensure students are reaching key learning objectives in math and English language arts. The obvious group with the expertise to make the tests better are our public school teach-

ers, and the “Correct the Tests” website (https://correctthetests. com) of the New York State United Teachers seems to suggest they are eager for this role. However, a more careful reading of that website makes me less certain. Their website includes some recommendations, but not enough detail is provided to guide New York State on how to implement them. For example, NYSUT states that the exams are too long, but they do not specify what an appropriate length would be. They indicate that the test is invalid because of a large mismatch between student success on the Algebra I Regents and the state math exam from the prior year, but maybe Algebra I Regents is too easy, instead of the state math exam being too hard. Although they acknowledge that public school teachers have been involved in revising state learning standards (i.e. revision of Common Core) and that teachers are involved in the writing and editing questions, they say more is needed. Specifically, they want committees of teachers to write, vet, and check questions. This all sounds good, but if so many are needed to create state exams, how can we be confident that the exams that individual teachers create in the classroom on a day-to-day basis are reliable and valid? Just to be clear, I think they are, and the “Cor-

rect the Test” website makes me suspect that NYSUT is not willing to take ownership of correcting the tests, lest they be seen as responsible for further unintended consequences or future negative fallout. Given the above, we should prepare for several more years of fairly narrow, state-mandated exams, limited public school teacher eﬀorts to improve them, and a constant struggle among parents, voters, and the New York Department of Education on student participation for these tests. This is really unfortunate because the development of excellent standardized tests that are implemented well and interpreted right can be a major tool for advancing student learning. With advance planning and careful analysis, we could use these tests to evaluate the success of new curricula and programs in our district. For example, if we had standardized tests for science, we could see if the newly constructed STEAM labs actually increase student learning in these areas. Without such tools, it will be really hard to say if play-based learning and more recess improve our student’s education. In this data vacuum, we will have little choice but to appeal to experts at Harvard or elsewhere, instead of learning from our own kids what works best for them. Jonathan Geisler Port Washington

Fate of downtown districts in our hands Continued from Page 14 Mineola’s leaders have also been smart in securing money from developers receiving tax breaks from the county as well as money to build new parking facilities in exchange for supporting Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plans for the LIRR’S third track. Other village boards rejected the third track out of hand and

appear to have come out with less for their communities. Strauss oﬀered a truism that other villages should take to heart – more parking means more business for village downtowns. It is true that some areas such as Great Neck have separate jurisdictions along the business corridor, making it more diﬃcult

to reach an agreement. We suggest the county executive, the town supervisor or the chamber of commerce step in to insist on a plan. They would also do well to dispel the notion that one area or another is burdened by changes in “demographics.” These are just excuses from people lacking the vision to de-

velop a plan and the stamina to see it through. An example of this could be heard in the remarks of Christine Silletti, the executive director of the Bayside Village Business Improvement District. She said that despite a lack of parking and shifts in the Queens business district’s demographics, Bell Boulevard continues to

thrive — with just the cuisines served changing, not the health of the shopping district. Contrast this with Middle Neck Road. The makeup of downtown shopping districts and retail business has changed dramatically in recent years. But, if done right, both businesses and business districts can still prosper.

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Officials devise ways to spur growth Continued from Page 6 “We have not seen mayors go down when they embrace revitalization,” he said. He said the push for regionalism hasn’t proven effective, with there only being four downtown areas on Long Island that are under the jurisdiction of a municipality larger than a village. For example, Port Washington’s Main Street is under the jurisdiction of the Town of North Hempstead. “Bigger government and one kind of solution for all from our experience is not the answer,” Alexander said. “Folks like to be involved in the process.” Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park) said he doesn’t think zoning powers should reside in the county government. The county does have some role in delays in the process, he said and pointed to the county’s fire marshal’s office as often being the reason for delay. He said part of the problem has to do with the fire marshals being understaffed and that the county is hiring more fire marshals and has required them to respond within six to eight weeks. North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said she

thinks there needs to be more interaction with real estate agents who may rent a space that is not suitable for the intended use, such as a former shoe store being rented to a prospective restaurant owner. “That space is not appropriate for a restaurant and a lot of diﬀerent things have to happen which comes as a surprise to the person who has rented it,” she said. Therefore, the town encourages local chambers of commerce to push potential business applicants to make an appointment with North Hempstead’s Building Department to make sure the space they are interested in renting is suitable for the intended use. Bradley Diamond, a commercial real estate broker from Lee & Associates, said that municipalities should revisit some of the parking requirements “to better address parking flows and the way that the stores are set up” and the need for parking variances. He said a lot of times under the new zoning code, a new business will come in and be required to provide a set amount of parking spaces that oftentimes doesn’t exist. “It might have been in the same use before,” Diamond said, but with the turnover in business,

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Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss and Vision Long Island’s Executive Director Eric Alexander discuss downtown revitalization at the hyperlocal level. the applicants have to request a parking variance. A parking variance can be a very expensive proposition, he said. Nicolello said county legislators have access to funds to be used for revitalization purposes which some legislators have used for other purposes. He said they were designed years ago to help beautify downtown areas. Businesses do not only face hurdles when applying to open but

also struggle when competing with the rise of online businesses such as Amazon. Francesca Carlow, president of the Nassau County Council of Chambers, said most retail stores have adapted by increasing their online presence, such as allowing customers to purchase online and pick up in the store. “But you have to be a strong enough business to initiate that,” she said. “Have a website, have a buying co-op that you can buy

through because you can’t stock everything in your store.” She said you also have to have a facility to be able to have somebody find you, buy it, come to the store and pick it up or be able to pay extra to have the purchase delivered to the customer’s home. Christine Silletti, executive director of the Bayside Village Business Improvement District, said she likes to call shopping on Amazon “warm and fuzzy free.” She said a shopper doesn’t get that same feeling or connection with the community as one does when walking down their block or going to their local barber or visiting their favorite restaurant. She said in Bayside, the Business Improvement District hosts about five events a year where it closes the corridor and invites businesses to participate and interact with customers. It is important for businesses to be adaptable because demographics and shopping habits are always changing and businesses can’t change those cycles but can “be flexible to work within those cycles,” Silletti said. Strauss and Carlow stressed the importance of shopping local to contribute to a community’s success.

JOSEPH E. CAMOLLI Joins the Team of Dalton Funeral Homes

Victor LoGiudice, CFSP, Managing Partner of Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes is pleased to announce that Joseph E. Camolli has been appointed the new location manage of the Williston Park location. In addition to overseeing Williston Park, Joseph will be lending his many years of experience in Floral Park and New Hyde Park as well. “I am thrilled to have Joseph join our team here at Dalton’s. His caring and compassion make him a perfect fit for our family of funeral directors. I am looking forward to many years of serving our neighbors together.” Joseph has 18 years of experience and was formerly the manager of Krauss Funeral Homes. He is a resident of Franklin Square and is active in his community. He was the 2018 Businessperson of the Year for the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce, Grand Marshal of the 2018 Franklin Square Memorial Day Parade, as well as Past Grand Knight of the Twelve Apostles Council of the Knights of Columbus. He is also a Trustee of the Franklin Square Historical Society. Joseph is active in many community organizations such as the Sons of Italy, Kiwanis Club, Republican Club, Lions Club and the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce. Joseph is a parishioner at St. Catherine of Sienna R.C. Church where he serves as a Eucharistic Minister. Joseph is married for over 30 years to his wife, Linda. they have two sons, Joseph and Paul.

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Business&RealEstate

Potential impact of new rent law I began reading the recent new rent laws; a 74 page document that I had received from one of my business associates and friends who owns property in and out of New York City. These new laws will have a major impact on future conversions from being in a rental position to a cooperative or condominium; as well as those units that are rent control and rent stabilized, not only in New York City but, Nassau, Westchester and Rockland Counties. This will change the face and the playing field of how rentals must be carefully scrutinized and handled, with respect to rent increases, security deposits, evictions, rental deposits, what can orally be conveyed and what must be in writing to current and prospective future tenants and so much more; and it will have a far-reaching impact going forward, making it much more challenging and tougher for owners of buildings. The new laws are far-reaching and few, if any, will be positively impacted, but many more will be negatively impacted, with the end results

will being to have owners values of their properties, potentially decrease and then puts the future in question. I have read a portion of the 74 page document and have found it quite ambiguous and confusing to say the least; but then again, I am not an attorney and am not able to provide any legal advice, but can always recommend an attorney that has the expertise to digest and interpret the new law, so you will be much more informed than you are currently (or you can go online and search for explanations). I am quite sure some of you have already contacted your attorneys to have them explain and go over the new laws. If not, I would advise you to do so as soon as possible, otherwise, fines could be quite substantial by not following the rules and regulations that were passed by our state Senate and Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Cuomo on June 11. I am an independent thinker and I somewhat understand both sides of the aisle, where the landlords at this point appear to be way over regulated;

PHILIP A. RAICES Real Estate Watch

and the tenants seem to have much more protection through these new laws. Being protected and safe from eviction is a much more comforting feeling, especially against those unscrupulous landlords, who will do anything for a buck and could care less about the human condition. But then again, what about those, what I call, “professional tenants” who abuse all the privileges afforded them in New York State (as mentioned in last week’s column) and those who have high incomes and hide them through cash or creative ways to avoid detection and that

our regulators might look into often enough. I am quite sure there are some or possibly a good amount of tenants in rentcontrolled units who earn incomes that make them ineligible for rent control or stabilized apartments; who might be driving and hiding their expensive luxury vehicles. Do the Division of Housing and Community Renewal carefully execute the laws and yearly check the incomes or do the tenants required to report changes in incomes, in those rent controlled and stabilized units? Are records kept allowing the public to review those records through F.O.I.L. (Freedom of Information Law) or is this not allowed? Where are the checks and balances so neither the tenant nor the landlord abuse the law and/or privileges so everyone is on a level and fair playing field, so no one has the upper hand? It appears to me that the new law is now so egregious against the “excellent landlords” by punishing them, instead of really going after those landlords that make it

worse for those tenants that are being abused and falling by the wayside and disregarded, where heat is not sufficient, turned off, leaks in ceilings, no hot water, as the city hasn’t been able to even take care of their own housing units in a livable condition and now the new laws will further impact those landlords that have been trying to do the best they can and trying to earn a living in what was once a free market environment, now making it truly difficult and challenging to own rental buildings. Sen. Michael Gianaris and many other Senators, who were for these new laws; as well as had a negative effect on Amazon leaving New York, in Long Island City. Just because they were given a three billion four hundred million tax credit to lure them to Long Island City but missing out on Amazon’s overwhelming positive financial impact that would have put an approximate twenty seven plus billion into our the New York City economy plus probably 100,000 future high paying jobs (and luring other businesses to relocate to New York City, etc., helping vendors, hotels, increase in the taxes collected over the long run, etc.) as well as the positive effects on the surrounding areas including Long Island. I will discuss this in a future article showing why it was the biggest loss for New York in its history and a major blunder by our politicians. If you want a copy of the new rent laws, I have them, if you want a free copy or you can go online and read about them. Here is a link to provide some insight into what has been passed and their impact: h t t p s : / / w w w. a m n y. c o m / news/politics/rent-lawsnyc-1.32294666 Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 Great Neck. He has earned designations as a graduate of the Realtor Institute and a certified international property specialist. He can be reached by email, at:Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate. Com, or by cell: (516) 6474289.

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Recent Real Estate Sales in Great Neck Great Neck Real Estate Market Conditions MEDIAN SALES PRICE $928,000 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

12 Bond Street, Great Neck Sold Price: $705,000 Date: 06/18/2019 2 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Condo Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $10,880 MLS# 3125105

12 Embassy Court, Great Neck Sold Price: $925,000 Date: 04/12/2019 3 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 63x100 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $15,723 MLS# 3091276

25 Ascot Ridge Road, Great Neck Sold Price: $945,000 Date: 06/03/2019 4 beds, 1 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 77x117 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $16,708 MLS# 3115648

20 Surrey Road, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,447,500 Date: 05/03/2019 6 beds, 4 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: .47 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $36,590 MLS# 3087157

Editorâ€™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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SCHOOL NEWS

Great Neck youth A day of service in G.N. showcase talents

PHOTOS COURTESY OF GREAT NECK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

South Middle Principal Gina Cartolano meets with eighth-graders as they decorate picture frames and prepare care packages for families at Cohen Children’s Hospital. Great Neck South Middle School students joined an international humanitarian eﬀort known as “Global Youth Service Day” on April 12, participating in three grade-level projects that offered an opportunity to make a potentially lifelong impact on a stranger the students may never meet. Sixth and seventh graders prepared items for pediatric cancer patients in collaboration with the charity Golden Heroes. Sixth graders assembled chemo care kits that included blankets, fuzzy socks, pencils, coloring books, and stress balls to help make patients feel more comfortable during treatment. Seventh graders decorated golden superhero capes and masks for these same young patients, with designs that featured messages of inspiration, hope, and courage. Eighth-grade students created picture frames and prepared small bags of comfort items for the families of premature babies at the Neonatal

Seventh graders decorate superhero capes and masks with designs that feature messages of inspiration, hope, and courage.

Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Cohen Children’s Hospital. All of these items were accompanied by handwritten cards from students. Both of these causes have connections to South Middle: Annie Cohen, a South Middle graduate now in her senior year at South High School, is an executive board member of Golden Heroes; and the spouse of a South Middle teacher is a NICU nurse at Cohen Children’s Hospital in New Hyde Park. Before the South Middle students started their projects for Global Youth Service Day, they learned about the organizations they would be helping through morning announcements on Homeroom Television (HTV). The announcements included recorded messages from Annie Cohen, executive board member for Golden Heroes, and Michael Dowling, the president and CEO of Northwell Health. “Service is a special commitment,” Dowling said. “It’s an extraordinary thing you’re doing; be thankful for the people around you, and be proud. We are proud of you.” Only a few days after Global Youth Service Day, South Middle received a message on the school’s Facebook page from a parent at Cohen Children’s Hospital who had received the picture frame, care package, and handwritten note from a South Middle eighth grader: “I’m a mother with a baby at Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center NICU and I just got your package and beautiful card. I just wanted to say thank you! I know I’m anonymous to you, but your gesture really did make a diﬀerence in my day!… Keep up the great work!” Submitted by Great Neck Public Schools

GNPS/TV takes home awards For the fifth year in a row, Great Neck Public Schools Television (GNPS/TV) won top national awards from the Alliance for Community Media (ACM) Hometown Media Awards. The District is the winner of two 2019 Hometown Media Awards: Best Broadcast of a Performance or Concert (for “South High Winter Concert 2”); and Best Video: Educational Activity (for “Dancing Classrooms”). Hometown Media Awards honor specific community and local media projects that have been telecast or streamed in the prior year. Entriesare

evaluated by a team of qualified judges. Robert Zahn, Great Neck Public Schools director of educational television and broadcast media, said, “These awards not only recognize educational programs across the country, but also combine Public Access TV and government channels as well, making the competition extremely challenging.” For information about GNPS/TV and its student-produced programming, please contact Mr. Zahn by phone at (516) 441-4676, or by e-mail at rzahn@greatneck.k12.ny.us. Submitted by Great Neck Public Schools

PHOTO BY JANELLE CLAUSEN

Several children from Great Neck showcased their skills in performances throughout Sunday afternoon as part of the first annual JuneFest. Continued from Page 1 “We’re trying to do something that brings the community together, that has something for all segments of our community to enjoy together and focus it on that,” Edelson said. Performances were by the Great Neck Chinese Association, Sephardic Heritage Alliance, ConfiDanze & Fitness, Silverstein Hebrew Academy, Katya’s School of Dance, Great Neck School of Dance, A+ Martial Arts, Art of the Dance World, and New York Music and Arts Inc.

Edelson also said JuneFest was an outgrowth of last October’s community street fair, where local groups performed as part of the entertainment on two stages on the ends of Bond Street. Now, Edelson said the business improvement district is going to see if the timing was ideal and speak again with diﬀerent groups about what they want to see in JuneFest going forward.

See more Junefest photos here: https://bit.ly/2XauIg9

Temple Isaiah goes ‘Extra Innings’ Temple Isaiah will present a special screening of “Extra Innings,” a film based on the true story of its Syrian Jewish writer and director, on Thursday, June 27 at 7 p.m. The film tells the story of David Sabah, a young man who is caught between pursuing his dream of playing baseball and staying devoted to his Syrian Jewish family which is aﬄicted with mental illness. Writer and director Albert Sabah will be present at the screening and will conduct a Q&A with the audience following the film. Sabah has been in the video production business for 35 years; his company produces

documentaries, training videos, music videos and commercials. He is also an actor, and has worked with notable directors and fellow actors including Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott, Meryl Streep and others. Temple Isaiah is located at One Chelsea Place oﬀ Cutter Mill Road in Great Neck. There is a $10 charge for non-members; the screening is being made available by a sponsor who will match all contributions dollar for dollar, up to $1,800. To RSVP for the event, go online to www.eventbrite.com/e/extra-innings-tickets-61524646875.

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Dowling ranked among nation’s top CEOs BY T E R I W EST The man at the top of New York’s largest health network is one of the best chief executives to work for in the country, according to Glassdoor. The website, which aggregates employee commentary on workplaces, ranked Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling 44th on its list of top CEOs managing large companies, with Dowling earning a 95 percent employee approval rating. Dowling was also the top CEO in the health care and hospital category and ranked fifth for New York. “While I’m gratified to receive such overwhelming praise, the truth is that strong leadership is a reflection of the whole organization, not just one individual,” Dowling said in a news release. “The ranks of this health system are filled with dedicated and passionate leaders at every level. For that, I’m most proud.” Glassdoor created the ranking using employee submitted reviews on its website over the past year.

In the review, employees say whether they approve, disapprove or have no opinion of the CEO, and then oﬀer pros and cons, according to Glassdoor. Glassdoor generates an approval rating of the CEO based on the “quantity, quality and consistency of reviews,” according to its website. Dowling became Northwell’s CEO in 2002 after being the executive vice president and chief operating officer for seven years. As CEO, he created the Center for Learning and Innovation, which oﬀers programs and courses for Northwell employees. Dowling was previously commissioner of the state Department of Social Services under Gov. Mario Cuomo. One nurse who reviewed Northwell on Glassdoor and marked approval of the CEO said: “Northwell is a wonderful company and they really understand the way patient care is supposed to be delivered. Being able to be part of that experience is one of the best feelings.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTHWELL HEALTH

Michael Dowling, Northwell CEO, is a top CEO in Glassdoor’s 2019 rankings.

Sater fails to appear before House committee BY J E S S I C A PA R K S Felix Sater, a former Sands Point resident and past associate of President Donald Trump, failed to appear for a closed-door interview with the House intelligence committee last Friday. Sater told The Washington Post before the scheduled interview that he would answer every question that he was asked. The New York Times reported that committee members had already gathered in the Capitol meeting room when they received notice from Sater’s lawyer, Robert S. Wolf, that he would be unable to attend due to health reasons but was willing to reschedule. Sater told Politico that he was feeling ill and had slept through his alarm on Friday morning. U.S. Rep. Adam Schiﬀ (D-California), the chairman of the intelligence committee, said in a brief interview after the canceled hearing that a subpoena would be issued calling for Sater to appear. Sater became central to investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election due to communications obtained between him and Trump’s former attorney, Michael D. Cohen. Messages between the pair revealed that negotiations for a proposed Trump Tower Moscow continued into June 2016 after Trump had been become the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. Cohen had originally testified that negotiations had ended in January 2016. Cohen and Sater’s exchange of communications about a Trump Tower in Moscow and an eﬀort to arrange a meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were outlined in Justice Department special prosecutor Robert Mueller’s report released in April. The report said the initial communication about the Moscow project came from Sater in late summer 2015 when he reached out to the Trump Organization on behalf of I.C. Expert Investments, a Russian real estate development company. Sater knew of the Trump Organization’s interest in a Trump Tower Moscow after having made an attempt to forge a deal on behalf of the Trump Organization in the mid-2000s, according to the report, which was followed by a trip to Russia with Donald Trump Jr. and his sister Ivanka. The Mueller report said Sater was the first to suggest that the real estate project’s success could help

PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUBE

Felix Sater at Chabad of Port Washington in 2014. Trump clinch the Republican nomination. “Buddy our boy can become President of the USA and we can engineer it,” Sater said in an email to his childhood friend, Cohen, on Nov. 3, 2015. “Putin gets on stage with Donald for a ribbon cutting for Trump Moscow, and Donald owns the Republican nomination. And possibly beats Hillary and our boy is in.” Mueller’s report said Cohen was the only member of the Trump Organization to have dealt with Sater and I.C. Expert directly. He then provided status updates to “candidate Trump” regularly throughout 2015 and into 2016. New York Magazine reported Cohen and Sater were childhood friends, having grown up in Brooklyn together. Sater was born in Russia and at the age of 7 moved to Brighton Beach with his family, claiming refugee status from the Soviet Union because of his Jewish religion. He attended Pace University and dropped out at the age of 18 to pursue a career as a stockbroker on Wall Street. When he was 25, he lost his stockbroker’s license after an argument at a bar led to his arrest for stabbing a man in the face with the broken stem of a margarita

glass. In an attempt to stay in the finance business, Sater became involved in a “pump and dump” scheme where his company inflated stock prices and sold them oﬀ once investors started buying in, according to court documents. 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 United States 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 was involved in negotiations for Trump SoHo. 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.” Sater told Buzzfeed News last year that he had no involvement with Russian meddling in the 2016 election and said “he was just doing what he always done: working a deal.” When Buzzfeed reporters sat down with Sater last year, the Russian-born New Yorker had already moved to Los Angeles, where he shipped his Porsche to meet him there. Sater sold his Sands Point home for just over $2 million in February, more than a year after it had been put on the market. Sater purchased the home in 2004 and sold it in order to relocate to waterfront property, local real estate agent Kathy Levinson said in a past interview with Blank Slate Media. She said he already lived in Port Washington when he purchased the home. Sater is known locally for the time he served on the board of directors at the Chabad of Port Washington and was the recipient of the organization’s Man of the Year award in 2014.

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For ‘Year of the Women’ Continued from Page 4 services for women and children. Through their eﬀorts, these individuals have the support and care they need to lead healthier, happier lives.” The move is part of ProHEALTH Care’s PHamily Circle, the healthcare organization’s community outreach arm that launched last month at the Women’s Health Expo, which featured workshops, wellness classes and medical screenings. Women’s health was chosen for this year’s health focus because 2019 is the “Year of the Women.” As part of the “Year of the Women” campaign, PHamily Circle plans to conduct a series of educational programs and medical screenings, with proceeds going to Bethany House. In addition to the $1 donation per visit and accepting canned food and toiletries, ProHEALTH is providing free health care to Bethany House at its Urgent Care centers in June. “It isn’t enough to focus on patients when they are sick,” Dr. Baker said. “We need to educate our community on prevention and early detection. ProHEALTH Care will continuously oﬀer new programs that address a variety of medical questions and concerns. We want to empower our patients to take control of their health and the health of their families.” Earlier this year, ProHEALTH Care also introduced parenting workshops and expanded its primary care hours.

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Are we having fun yet? Try sports

very competitive athlete I’ve known and worked with will eventually ask about the most important question in sports, “How do I have fun when I play?” This seemingly harmless and benign query concerns the ultimate secret to winning, so let us have a go at answering it., The sport I follow most closely is golf, and over the last four weeks the value of experiencing pressure as fun was emphasized by two of the winners. Patrick Cantlay won at Memorial and has been mentored by Jack Nicklaus himself, a guy who knows a lot about winning. Cantlay was asked in his post-win interview how he managed all the pressure and he openly admitted, “Mr. Nicklaus talked to me about closing out tourna-

ments by consciously pausing when I was on 16 tee just to look around at the crowd and to embrace the joy of the moment.” He went on to say that he consciously tried to enjoy the golf all day long and that it relaxed him enough to win. The other golfer who won big by embracing the pressure was Gary Woodland, who took the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. In the post tournament press conference he told us, “Throughout the day, I tried to be open to the majestic beauty of Pebble Beach and the ocean as it came rolling in.” And you will not find a more beautiful setting anywhere in the world than the fairways and cliﬀs of Pebble Beach on the Monterey Peninsula. I think the reason that the meshing of fun and pressure is so diﬃcult is that it presents

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a profound paradox. Precisely how is one expected to “enjoy the moment” when the entire world is watching you and when winning means an extra $10 million in your bank account? I recall a time many years ago while working with a player who was in the lead in the U.S. Open after three rounds. The crush of pressure is deep

The fun of sports is based upon its inherent risk, be that physical or psychological.

at this moment and he could not get to sleep at all, especially after his agent called him on Saturday night to tell him a win would mean a new $15 million endorsement deal. Now you try to go out and “enjoy” the final round. It is a truism that pressure and fun are paradoxical twins that don’t seem to belong in the same room. Pressure implies words like anxiety, dread, fear and tension whereas fun implies words like relaxation, enjoyment and pleasure. However, I think there is one area of psychological research that helps us to unlock the key to this paradox. I recall when in graduate school my professor, Dr. Fred Levine, suggested that old psychology theory would say humans always seek out peace, contentment and calmness. He then went on to point out that many people seek out excitement, adventure and risk, and told us to visit an amusement park and look at a roller coaster for proof. There are long lines that lead to the scariest roller coaster, and the customers were not seeking calmness but rather high-risk excitement. We are all thrill-seeking creatures and there is no greater thrill than attempting to win a golf tournament, a baseball game or a tennis match. And the question remains how to do it. To be a high-level winner in any sport you will need talent, good coaching, a solid work ethic, and perseverance. And on the psychological side you will need the following three things: 1. A good defensive system or a coat of armor which

will shield you from all the pressure and vagaries of the game. Traditional sport psychology has spent most of its time trying to help in this area alone. And they tend to focus on solid preparation, positive self-talk, visualization, hypnosis, etc. 2. A strong ego or selfbelief is another major area that the winner must develop so that they expect to win, feel they deserve to win, and have no guilt about the same. 3. The third trait the winner must have relates to having fun under pressure. It is crucial to come to an understanding that thrills, risk taking and pressure are exactly the reasons athletes are drawn to their sport and this is an operational definition of the word “fun.” Not a lot of research has been developed in this area, but we are now seeing the term being bandied about more and more by the competitive athlete: “I am trying to enjoy the round.” The reason sports are so much fun is because they produce pressure that we are challenged to deal with. Much of life can be spent in avoiding pressure and that means much of life can be boring. Our modern-day heroes are the athletes because they are the ones who bravely step up to the plate with bat in hand and swing away, knowing full well that in a single moment they can become our hero or our goat. They will then be faced with either cheers or boos and the winners are the ones who pause before stepping into the batter’s box and embrace the moment of truth in all its glory. That is exactly what I call fun.

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