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Officials discuss

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downtown Group meets for revitalization plan

BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z Officials from Great Neck villages met last Wednesday to discuss ways to revitalize the downtown area and find ways to spur improvements on Middle Neck Road.

“It’s clear to see that we all have the same goal here, turning Great Neck back into a place where we and our residents can be proud to call home,” said William Warner, mayor of the Village of Great Neck Estates.

He led the meeting of the Great Neck Village Officials Association, which represents nine villages, as the group’s president.

The meeting at the Great Neck Estates Village Hall was attended by Mayors Jean Celender (Great Neck Plaza), Pedram Bral (Great Neck), Susan Lopatkin (Kensington), Dan Levy (Saddle Rock), David Miller (Russell Gardens) and Steven Weinberg (Thomaston). Also attending were Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso (D-Port Washington), Barbara Berkowitz, president of Continued on Page 59

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The annual Harvest Festival in the Village Green will be held on Monday, Oct. 14. See story on page 71.

South High girls soccer undefeated Lady Rebels (8-0-1) look to build off regular-season conference title last year

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season conference title last year, head coach Bill Neville and his The Great Neck South varsity team, now 8-0-1 and leading girls soccer team started the sea- Conference AB5, know what son without a loss in its first nine must be done to not only repeat games, a feat last accomplished but to build upon last year’s success. in 2016.

“Last year, the girls learned On the heels of a regularhow to win,” said Neville.

“Winning the conference, but losing in the playoffs left a sour taste in their mouths.

They haven’t forgotten that feeling at all this season.”

After a 4-0 shutout loss at the hands of Locust Valley ended their 2018 season, Neville and his team set the tone in 2019, winning their first seven matches by outscoring opponents 31-8.

Their first game of the year not resulting in a win came at the hands of rival Great Neck North, as they tied 1-1.

Rather than having tying a team without a win this year resonate negatively, the team responded with a 4-0 win at home

over Hewlett. The win was the team’s eighth of the year, matching last year’s total.

Neville said the team might have have responded differently without the leadership of the six starting seniors.

“That tie felt more like a devastating loss to the girls,” he said. “They weren’t pointing any fingers afterward, but they all held themselves accountable for allowing that team to hold us to Continued on Page 58

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North Shore hospital Cats could come to town shelter appoints new director Residents urged officials to explore idea Deputy executive, John Sendach, to take over on Jan 1.

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Dr. Alessandro Bellucci (left) is stepping down from his position as executive director of North Shore University Hospital, and will be succeeded by Jon Sendach.

BY R O S E W E L D ON Dr. Alessandro Bellucci, North Shore University Hospital executive director, will step down from his position at the end of the year, Northwell Health said last week. He will be succeeded by Jon Sendach, the hospital’s deputy executive director.

Bellucci, a nephrologist who has served on North Shore’s medical staff for 37 years, has served as the hospital’s chief executive for the past six years after a brief term as medical director.

“My background is not a traditional academic background that leads to a position like this,” Bellucci said. “I’ve been in clinical positions since 1979. I needed somebody who could help me through a new job that I didn’t know much about.”

Shortly after Bellucci was named executive director in 2013, Sendach was brought in as deputy executive director, a new position at the time.

“John has been my right arm and my left brain,” Bellucci said. “He had the functional and organizational understanding of how the hospital runs, so he was the perfect person.”

Sendach, a graduate of Roslyn High School, Colgate University and the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University, served as associate executive director of finance at Glen Cove Hospital before coming to North Shore in 2009 as associate executive director for hospital operations, and also worked as an emergency medical technician at the hospital’s Center for Emergency Medical Services in New Hyde Park.

“I have a much more traditional administra-

tion background,” Sendach said. “I started after business school in finance at Glen Cove Hospital.

Here, I was promoted to deputy, a role we didn’t have at the time. And we were paired up to work together.”

Bellucci and Sendach worked to develop programs for the hospital, including expanding North Shore’s kidney transplant program and adding heart and liver transplant programs, the only such programs in any hospital east of New York City.

The appointment was the result of discussions between the hospital’s board of trustees and Northwell Health CEO and President Michael Dowling, with Bellucci’s input.

A news release from Northwell Health said that Bellucci will remain at North Shore as “a senior physician within the Division of Nephrology” and that he will “continue to serve as an associate professor of medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.”

“It’s really an opportunity to be back in my clinical role, which I never really abandoned, to see patients, to mentor and teach young physicians,” Bellucci said.

Sendach, who will begin his position on Jan. 1, said that his sights will remain on growth for North Shore.

“There’s a change coming on Jan. 1, but it’s a continuation and an organized succession that’s been in the works formally and informally in the last few months,” Sendach said. “We remain dedicated to being the best hospital in the area.”

The Town of North Hempstead is to conduct a feasibility study on the inclusion of cats at the town shelter in Port Washington.

Town Board members approved an agreement with Melville-based Nelson and Pope to perform the study at last Wednesday’s meeting.

North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth said the project comes after several community groups have suggested that there is a lack of care for cats in North Hempstead.

Stuart Nolan, a Great Neck resident, stressed the desperate need for a town-operated cat shelter, a proposition that he said “goes way, way back.”

“When the inevitable hoarder situation arises, there is no viable solution at hand,” he said. “These cats either end up being euthanized for no reason or abandoned on the street.”

He said the current facility is not equipped to shelter cats and suggested either an annex to the

existing dog shelter or another building.

Bosworth said the feasibility study also aims to identify potential improvements for the shelter.

She assured the attendees that the board will engage with the community before making any changes.

The town’s request for proposal requires that the consultant be available for four meetings with town staff and additional stakeholders, Bosworth said, which Nelson and Pope said it would be prepared to do.

“We look forward to seeing the results of the study so we have a place to start discussions with the community,” Bosworth said.

Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio recognized the town supervisor’s effort to consider the impact that a possible expansion of the shelter would have on adjoining property owners.

“I appreciate the fact that you made a commitment to make sure the consultant does that when they are doing the feasibility study,” she said.

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Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, pictured here with North Hempstead Animal Shelter Director Jenna Givargidze, pets Royal, a dog at the North Hempstead Animal Shelter.

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MTA board approves capital plan LIRR to receive $5.7 billion for East Side Access, Main Line expansion projects

BY R OB E RT PELAEZ The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $51.5 billion capital plan last Wednesday that includes $5.7 billion to revitalize the Long Island Rail Road.

The five-year plan plan provides money to the two major LIRR projects that are set to be completed by December 2022: the opening of East Side Access and the Main Line expansion.

Access to the East Side of Manhattan will save commuters from Long Island and Queens approximately 40 minutes of travel time, according to estimates made by the MTA. Estimates also show that the direct service to the new eight-track terminal and concourse being built below Grand Central Terminal will serve over 160,000 customers per day.

The project is one of the largest transportation infrastructure projects in the country, according to the agency.

The Main Line Expansion project is adding a third track on the 9.8 miles from Floral Park to Hicksville.

The project will feature new parking facilities, upgrades to railroad infrastructure and other local improvements to reduce delays and improving commutes for more than 300,000 riders per day, according to the project’s website.

“This plan continues the historic level of commitment from the State and the MTA to invest in the Long Island economy,” said David Kapell, executive director of the Right Track for Long Island Coalition. “By investing historic levels in the LIRR core plan, and completing East Side Access and Main Line Expansion, this plan will improve the reliability of train service, create jobs, and provide the underpinning for the Island’s continuing shift toward smart growth and transit-oriented development.”

Along with the two main projects, the plan calls for spending more than $2.2 bil-

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Proposed plans for the East Side Access project. lion for LIRR track upgrades, replacement signals and switches, as well as station accessibility and general improvements.

Phil Eng, president of the LIRR, said modernization of trains and stations would enable “us to continue to accelerate our systemwide core improvements.”

According to an MTA news

release, close to half of the total cost, $25 billion, will be coming from bonds that are protected by new revenue streams that were approved in this year’s New York State budget. That includes $15 billion from tolls in the central business district, signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in April.

The other $10 billion will

be bonds backed by new revenue sources dedicated to public transportation, according to the release. The remaining funds will be from a combination of federal funding programs, capital contributions and financial pledges by Cuomo and the State of New York, which are subject to approval by the Legislature.

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Husband fundraises in late wife’s name

BY R O S E W E L D ON The Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center is holding its sixth annual Stronger Than Cancer 5K Run on Sunday, Oct. 13, to benefit programs for its Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center.

The center was created 15 years ago to support women with breast cancer. A one-hour exercise class and discussion group took place two days a week to help them adjust to “a more normative lifestyle,” according to Randy Hight, the center director.

“Fast forward 15 years, and we cater to people with any cancer, we have programming six days a week, shortterm individual counseling, information referral services, services for children who have a parent or sibling with cancer, specialty workshops, annual retreats,” Hight said.

The exercise classes remain, taught by cancer exercise specialists, and were expanded to include full body workouts, swim classes, a dance class, yoga and medita-

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Runners cross the starting line of the Sid Jacobson JCC Stronger Than Cancer 5K Run last year. The latest one takes place Oct. 13. tion, Hight says.

“The reasoning behind the exercise classes is that the primary concern is that they’re fatigued from their treatment,” Hight said. “According to research, exercise helps diminish the fatigue, helps with atrophied muscles, helps

with body image, and reduces stress and anxiety.”

The center’s mission for holistic wellness for cancerstricken individuals is partly inspired by the story of Nancy Marx, who in June 2013 was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, a rapid-growing form of

brain cancer, according to her husband, Harvey Marx.

“She did a protocol at North Shore, radiation, chemotherapy, six or eight weeks and it debilitated her physically and emotionally,” Harvey Marx said.

Nancy Marx died in No-

vember 2013, the same year that the 5K began. In February 2014, Harvey Marx, an active member of Sid Jacobson JCC, spoke with Executive Director David Black, and proposed naming the center after Nancy.

“David Black and I said, why don’t we name the program for her, and why don’t we get some money behind it and make it a full blown health and wellness program,” Marx said.

Marx, who co-chairs the 5K, and Nancy’s family then raised over $200,000 to support the center’s program offerings, which are now 98 percent free, according to Hight, and are kept that way through the 5K. “Cancer can be financially toxic,” Hight said. “People can be one step away from financial ruin, so our goal is to lower the barrier, and provide the services for everyone who needs them.”

In the last year, Hight said, the center has served 225 individuals with cancer and provided over 100 hours of indiContinued on Page 58

Founder of plumbing Shanah Tovah company dies at 78

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Wayne Reed, the former CEO and owner of Northeast Plumbing in Mineola, died Sept. 21 in Stuart, Florida. He was 78.

Reed, formerly of Bayville and Manhasset, was in hospice care at Treasure Cove Hospice due to complications from congestive heart failure, according to his daughter Jean Lynch.

“He kept fighting until the end,” said Lynch. “He was a big, big giver.”

Lynch said that it’s easy for business owners to just give money to charities, but her father loved participating in various local causes like Toys for Tots, donating and participating in golf outings, and volunteering for food pantries.

When asked to describe her father in one

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Wayne Reed, former owner of Northeast Plumbing in Mineola, died Sept. 21. word, she said, “He’s a tough one to describe.”

“I am 70 years old and have met many people in my life but I think God broke the mold when he brought Wayne Reed into

this world,” Frederick Bedell, a former employee of Reed’s, wrote in a letter.

The company is now owned by Reed’s daughter Laura Weimer with her Continued on Page 59

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Millennial needs not being met: comptroller 44 percent of LIers ages 25 to 34 still live at home, ages 35-44 leaving altogether: Schnirman

BY R O S E W E L D ON Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman said that modern needs are not being met for the next generation at a community event last Thursday.

Schnirman made the comments as one of four panelists at “The Changing Demographics of Nassau County: What They Mean For You,” a community forum presented by Shelter Rock Forum and Blank Slate Media and held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock in Manhasset.

“We ask ourselves the question, ‘do our 20th century policies and ideas about development meet the needs of the 21st century,’ and I think the answer is no, and that’s what the numbers tell us,” Schnirman said.

While 44 percent of Long Island residents aged 25 to 34 still live at home, Schnirman said, their counterparts in the 35-to-44 age group are leaving altogether.

“When government doesn’t adapt, the population does instead, and one way to vote is

His comments at the panel, which also featured Michael P. Nagler, superintendent of the Mineola school district, and Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds of the Family and Children’s Association of Long Island, were echoed by fellow panelist Kyle Strober, executive director of the Association for a Better Long Island, who said that the numbers “hit [him] at home.”

“I’m 36 years old, my wife is 35, we have an 18-month-old son, and according to [Schnirman’s] facts, there’s a 25 percent chance I’m not going to buy a house in Nassau County or on Long Island, that I’m moving PHOTO BY ROSE WELDON elsewhere,” Strober said.

At a question and answer From left, Association for a Better Long Island executive director Kyle Strober, Nassau session at the end of the forum, real estate developer Donald County Comptroller Jack Schnirman, Blank Slate Media publisher and forum moderator Monti said that while attracSteven Blank, Mineola Public Schools superintendent Michael P. Nagler, Ed.D, and Family tion would be important in later and Children’s Association of Long Island CEO and president Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds at the years, the real issue should be “Changing Demographics of Nassau County” forum on Sept. 26. retention of current residents and corporations.

“The first thing we have to with our feet,” Schnirman said. to our economic future,” had ing at home, then taking that Citing studies from his of- decreased by nearly 27 percent money and making an invest- do is really think about retention fice, Schnirman said that the since 2000. ment in leaving our region, and before you think about bringing population of residents aged 35 “What that means is folks those are the folks that are not people in,” Monti said.

Continued on Page 60 to 44, which he called “the key are saving up a little money, liv- coming back,” Schnirman said.

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“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the Town of North Hempstead and its residents,” she said.

Foster-Hernandez has worked in various roles in the New York City parks and

recreation district services field for 25 years. Most recently, she has spent the last five years as the Historic Harlem Parks administrator, where she advanced the public-private entity through fundraising, relations with government officials and work with community volunteers, according to her LinkedIn profile. As a result of those efforts, she and her staff raised over $250,000.

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Debate over even where the Curran launches county Legislature is located crackdown on

BY J E S S I C A PA R K S So where is the Nassau County Legislature?

A Google search of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building identifies its address as 1550 Franklin Ave. in Mineola, a village in the Town of North Hempstead that is known to be the county seat.

But Nassau County tax maps and official maps from both the towns of

Hempstead and North Hempstead locate the county offices within the Village of Garden City in the Town of Hempstead.

The Nassau County Board of Elections at 240 Old Country Road is in a similar situation, with a listed address in Mineola but a physical location in Garden City, according to multiple resources.

The county’s land record viewer, a website that provides public access to

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The Nassau County Executive and Legislative Building as seen in Garden City.

the tax records of all properties within Nassau County, identifies the location of both the county Legislature and the county Board of Elections office as the Village of Garden City in the Town of Hempstead, instead of the Village of Mineola in the Town of North Hempstead.

Century-old reporting from The New York Times explains why that is.

Nassau County voters selected Mineola as the county seat on Nov. 9, 1898, according to a story the next day in The Times. Mineola, then unincorporated, won with a majority of several hundred votes over the Village of Hempstead.

The land on which the Legislature and Board of Elections offices sit was previously owned by Alexander Turney Stewart, the founder of the Garden City Company, one of Long Island’s oldest real estate companies that according to the Times owned 13 offices along Garden City’s Franklin Avenue and Seventh Street when it was sold in 2002.

The company agreed to give four acres of land in present-day Garden City to be used as the county seat if Mineola were selected, according to Continued on Page 52

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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced a crackdown last week on the sale and distribution of counterfeit e-cigarette and vape products.

The county Department of Consumer Affairs has been investigating complaints of black market vaping products in over 60 locations across the county and has uncovered 15 violations, according to a news release from the county executive.

The 60 locations were in Mineola, Baldwin, Freeport, Oceanside, Rockville Centre and Hicksville.

“With Operation Clear The Air, Nassau County is taking decisive action to protect unsuspecting con-

sumers from counterfeit vaping products, which can be especially dangerous,” Curran said in a statement. “Businesses in Nassau County must ensure they are not selling black market products that are not approved for sale.

We have a responsibility to enforce the law and protect the health and safety of our residents.”

Vaping-related illness around the nation surged to 805 last week, according to Tuesday’s statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the agency has suggested that counterfeit vaping products could be associated with the outbreak of illness.The agency said that the illness has resulted in 12 deaths in 10 states.

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Town’s public works commissioner resigns

BY TOM MCCARTHY Paul DiMaria, the North Hempstead public works commissioner, has announced his resignation, effective Friday. The resignation comes as a lawsuit between the town and a private contractor over work at a town pool proceeds in Bankruptcy Court.

“Under Paul’s leadership of the Department of Public Works the town has completed many successful and ambitious projects of which we can be very proud,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth.

“We wish him success in all his future endeavors.”

The town will post the open position on its website

by Friday, spokeswoman Carol Trottere said.

Earlier this year, DiMaria traded verbal blows with the Wantagh-based contractor Gramercy Group over work done at the pool

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Gramercy Group attorney Michael McKenna said the Town of North Hempstead has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit in Bankruptcy Court over work done at the Clinton G. Martin Park pool. at the town’s Clinton G. Martin Park.

Gramercy Group’s president, Vincent Parsiale, has said that the pool renovation contract did not correctly represent the conditions of

the pool, which resulted in increased costs and delays.

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Stemming exodus from Nassau

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he number of adults 25 to 34 living in Nassau County declined by nearly a quarter from 1990 to 2016 – from 430,400 to 327,250.

And nearly half – 44 percent – of the millennials who are living here are living at home, for which you can thank to college debt, stagnant wages and Nassau’s high cost of living.

The result: homeownership in the county is down and the average Nassau County resident is older and grayer.

Then add in the fact that were it not for immigrants Nassau County’s overall population would be declining and throw in the Trump administration’s attitude to immigrants And it’s hello, Houston we have a problem.

The problem, of course, is that a declining population means fewer people buying and selling stuff and fewer people paying taxes. Which means a higher tax burden for those who remain.

And a declining population of millennials means a brain drain for the county.

There are solutions – one of which was offered at two events last week.

One was a meeting on downtown revitalization hosted by William Warner, the mayor of Great Neck Estates and the new head of the Great Neck Village Officials Association.

The other was a panel discussion on the county’s demographics and the upcoming census hosted

by Blank Slate Media that included Nassau Comptroller Jack Schnirman, whose office has issued several recent reports on the

county’s demographics with the warning that getting older and losing young people will cause the county’s tax base to decline.

At both events, the topic of affordable mixed-used housing – retail stores on the ground floor and apartments above them –, played a prominent role in the discussion.

The only problem is that the idea runs head-on into Long Island’s culture of single-family homes that is reflected in local zoning laws that don’t permit mixed-used development.

This means that developers seeking to build mixedused projects often must get the approval of local governments and, in many instances, overcome public opposition.

That can take time, which means expense.

Mark Sturmer, an architect based in Greenvale, told the meeting of mayors and other public officials in Great Neck that many developers look to do work outside Nassau County to avoid the headaches and additional cost.

A night later, Donald Monti, the president and CEO of Renaissance Downtowns USA, told a similar story to panelists at the community forum, stressing the cost of red tape placed in the way of developers.

“Businesses and corporations want the same thing that the stock market wants. They want certainty, they don’t want to come here and think they’re going to go through three years of approvals and get Article 78. They say, “you know what, why am I here?” Monti said. “Look at what Amazon

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did, they said ‘see you later’ as soon as the kitchen got hot.”

And, yes, developers and architects often have a somewhat adversarial relationship with government boards overseeing developments.

But as they say on the playing field just look at the scoreboard.

When Mike Bloomberg was mayor of New York City, he and his chief lieutenant Daniel Doctoroff rezoned large swaths of the city with little resistance and great results.

The miniature metropolis known as Long Island City where apartment buildings seem to spring up daily was once an area filled with vacant warehouses. Then the city bought the properties during Bloomberg’s effort to attract a summer Olympics to New York and changed the zoning when that effort failed.

In Nassau County, with a county government, two cities, three towns and 56 villag-

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mit even larger structures – in exchange for public amenities paid for by developers.

This effort will require a planning process that involves the entire community – from government officials to civic associations.

Yes, that is no easy task. But it is a formula that has already been used with success in places such as Mineola and Farmingdale.

Last week, the Great Neck Village Officials Association took a step in that direction when it began talking about how the nine villages there could work together on a plan to revitalize Great Neck’s business district.

The meeting was not without its doubters. But more importantly, most attendees recognized that Nassau County is no longer the place it was after the Second World War and changes need to be made.

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es, this is simply not possible.

To which many would say good, we don’t want to be another New York City.

To which we ask, do you really want to pay higher taxes as the population declines and young adults looking to buy their first homes move away?

With some leadership from public officials, there seems to be a compromise on the table.

Three- or four-story mixeduse developments in business zones would not turn our communities into “another Queens” – as some say.

In fact, they would be the impetus for developers to replace aging buildings housing retail stores with newer, more attractive structures that bring younger residents and shoppers.

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Hard to recognize Giuliani, Graham

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would like to invent a game.

I will mention a bunch of names of well-known people and you can add the names of other people who have gone from alleged good guys to sycophants. Where shall I begin?

Let’s focus on Rudy Giuliani and Lindsey Graham, and add new names as the game moves ahead.

Most New Yorkers consider Rudy Giuliani, good or bad, a household word. Once upon a time, he was called “America’s mayor.” He was best known for being in charge of the city in the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy.

He was said to be the person who stood up the strongest for the city at a time of crises. He was a presence at the funerals of many uniformed workers, who died at the Ground Zero.

Residents of the city praised him for his efforts to improve the quality of life of its eight million residents. He got rid of the panhandlers and all the other irritants that come with city living.

He was tough on crime and

his Police Commissioner Bill Bratton was responsible for major changes in law enforcement.

For many observers, the Rudy Guliani of yesterday was a model mayor for big cities.

But time flies and the Rudy Guliani of today is a sharp contrast to the old Rudy. For the past two-plus years, he has acted as counselor and advisor to President Trump. He has been a frequent guest on television defending his client with wild vigor.

Somehow, in the space of a year Giuliani has turned himself into a screaming and irritating presence who makes the sound of a dentist’s drill, seem like elevator music. Today’s Rudy is a frightening and disturbing voice and often seems out of control and incapable of putting together two consistent sentences.

His latest involvement with the alleged attempt to influence the Ukrainian government to pursue an investigation of the Biden family, has not only caused problems for the president, but

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has put the former mayor in jeopardy of breaking the law. His recent television interview with CNN’s Chris Cuomo sounded more like a cry for help, than a defense of his client… One has to wonder what happened to the Rudy of yesterday and the one who is now laughed at even by White House insiders.

The next person who has gone through a massive character change is Senator Lindsey

Graham. A veteran, a former congressman and now a senator since the 2003, Graham was once considered the rightful heir to the legacy of the late John Mc Cain. Graham was a fierce advocate for fair immigration reform, supported changes in the campaign financing laws and was a fierce critic of the Tea Party.

Graham and Mc Cain were as close as two pages in a book, traveling the world to troubled spots and praising each other’s efforts to make positive changes in the world. If Mc Cain was attacked, Graham would rise to his defense. If Graham was assaulted by some right-wing zealot, Mc Cain would staunchly defend his friend and colleague. I still recall John Mc Cain’s funeral and how emotionally upset Graham was at the loss of his friend and mentor.

It’s hard to believe that today’s Lindsey Graham is the same person that took on candidate Donald Trump in 2016 with a steady barrage of verbal assaults.

In 2015, when Trump announced his candidacy, Graham called him a “race-baiting, xenophobic religious bigot.” Graham went even further saying “He (Trump) took our problems with Hispanics and made them far worse by espousing deportation.

We should have basically kicked him out of the party.” By any measure, that isn’t the 2019 version of Lindsey Graham.

Graham has become an ardent defender of anything and everything that President Trump says and does. He takes less than a minute to jump in and give verbal support to the president at the snap of a finger. He is the first senator that the media calls upon to provide backup for his now good friend Donald J. Trump.

There is an election next year in South Carolina and that may be the real reason for his total about-face. In the meantime, isn’t it interesting to see how two political figures have become real-life chameleons?

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his week marks the start of the Jewish New Year, soon to be followed by the Day of Atonement.

My problem is, I wish I had more things to atone for!

Sure, I burned dinner the other night by leaving it cooking on the stove while playing Spider Solitaire on the computer in the den, with the sound turned up to what, in perfect hindsight, might have been just a tinge too loud…but I don’t feel sorry about that. I needed the break!

Besides, nothing really burned, it just turned a very dark brown and tasted a little bitter. Which is not the same as “burnt”! And I cleaned up the pot…and the stove…and the floor that all the liquid boiled over onto … so really when you think about it, no harm, no foul!

Also, I must point out — no firefighters were involved. This time. Okay, so a few months ago I was just reheating leftover

steak in a pan on the stove, and absolutely nothing caught fire, so I don’t know why the darned smoke alarms had to go and set themselves off, but once that happens, it’s a foregone conclusion that four police cars and two fire trucks will show up at your door, demanding to make sure that the mistake is as stupid as you say it is. And I am indeed sorry I wasted their time.

At last! Something to atone for! — but at least it did make me feel very well protected, so there’s that.

Then there’s that time I scolded my son for wasting time, lounging around the living room and texting with friends when I had asked, and asked, and asked him to take out the trash! Such languor and sloth is completely maddening to an overburdened, hardworking parent, and it really shouldn’t matter that, as things turned out, it wasn’t actually trash

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A Look on the Lighter Side night.

“So, mom, do you apologize for yelling at me? When you had no reason?”

“Well, I wouldn’t say “no” reason,” I replied. “I’m sure you deserved it for something, if not for this.” But yes, I am sorry.

Sorry I was wrong!

Then there’s the time I honked at the driver in front of

me, for staying stock still when the traffic light had turned green absolute ages ago.

“Come on! Let’s go already!

Are you blind?” Of course, being the good person that I am, I only shouted these things inside my head; I didn’t say them out loud.

Well, maybe I did, but all the car windows were up so nobody else could have heard them.

Which is a good thing, since it turned out that the car was stopped for some schoolchildren crossing the street in front of it — a fact I couldn’t possibly have known, even if I’d been paying better attention to the sidewalks on either side of the car.

As I said before — no harm, no foul!

If I atone for this, then what must I do for all the times I ranted at people — in my head — when it turned out that the one who was mistaken was me? Like about the coupon that

the online shoe store refused to honor, just because it was a year out of date? Or the refund that some numbskull at Amazon denied me for a phone charger that didn’t work — small technicality, turns out I’d bought it somewhere else.

My son — he of the mistaken trash night — insists that I should atone for all the times I unfairly lost my temper, even the times nobody else knows about.

“Since when are you a Rabbi, anyway?”

“It’s not about the Rabbi, Mom. This is between you and those people, or between you and God.” Yeesh! Turns out the kid was listening, all those years, when we dragged him to services!

I should have known that no good deed goes unpunished!

I guess I’d better add that to the list of things for which I atone.

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Effect of half a degree in temperature

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his past week, Greta Thunberg became a household name, if she wasn’t already one prior to speaking in front of the U.N. Climate Summit. What’s great about the attention she is getting is the spotlight her activism is bringing to the reality of climate change.

Living on Long Island, what does climate change mean for us?

Not surprisingly it means higher temperatures, rising sea levels, flooding, more severe storms, and habitat loss from ocean acidification, as is the case for most of the world.

The cause of these climate changes is the “greenhouse effect.”

When we burn fossil fuels to travel by airplane, drive our cars, or generate heat and electricity from coal-burning and natural gas power plants, greenhouse gases are released. Greenhouse gases (any gas that absorbs infrared radiation, traps heat in the atmosphere, and contributes to the greenhouse effect) are also released from our trash and from the manufacture, use and disposal of plastic, in addition to other manufacturing, agricultural, commercial, and residential activities.

The level of greenhouse gases released since the Industrial Revolution has increased the percentage of the sun’s en-

ergy trapped on earth. With more of trapped greenhouse gases present, air and water temperatures on earth have increased.

This is the “greenhouse effect.”

Warming has a multiplier effect.

Going from 1 degree Celsius to 1.5 degrees Celsius is not the same as the increase from 1.5 to 2 degrees Celsius.

The consequences to people, animals and land can be exponentially different with a half degree warming. For example, with a 1.5-degree Celsius increase, the Arctic Sea will have an ice-free summer every 100 years. With a 2-degree Celsius increase, it will be every 10 years.

The global increase in temperature is also not consistent across the world. It is an average which could mean a three-degree increase in some regions and a half degree increase elsewhere.

Eastern and Central North America are projected to be one of the regions to have the warmest extreme temperatures that would come with a global increase of 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Everyone is experiencing the consequences of a global rise of one degree Celsius already.

Sea ice is melting which causes changes to the ocean’s water currents, the jet streams and how weather forms across the planet.

Eastern North America is one

LYNN CAPUANO Earth Matters of the high latitude areas that will experience heavy precipitation in part because of changes in ocean salinity. If the temperature increases by 2 degrees Celsius there will be statistically significant changes in heavy precipitation in this area.

In New York, climate change is already bringing more frequent heavy rainstorms and rising sea levels that erode beaches, submerge lowlands and exacerbate coastal flooding. Already, precipitation from heavy storms has increased by 70 percent in New York since 1958.

Increased precipitation will happen more during the winter and spring so as temperatures rise, evaporation will increase, and the soil will dry during the

summer and fall. Flooding will be more intense in the winter and spring when there is higher precipitation, but the dry soil will not be able to absorb it all.

Sea level rise along the NY coast is more extreme because the land surface is sinking. Initially, sea-level rise will form more wetlands, but if sea level rise is 3 or more feet, most existing wetlands along Long Island’s south shore will be submerged.

Rising sea level also means higher storm surges that threaten coastal homes.

Flood insurance premiums and home insurance policy deductibles are likely to increase in response.

Animal habitats and species survival are also at risk. As wetlands disappear and developed space squeezes beaches against the encroaching sea, there is less space for marine life and animals to live and find food. More flooding means more pollutant runoff into fresh and saltwater sources.

While warmer weather may extend the growing season for some crops, it will reduce corn yields. It also will adversely impact milk production because eat less in warmer temperatures. It will also extend the season for ticks that transmit Lyme disease and for the Asian tiger mosquito that carries West Nile virus.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation projects sea level rise for Long Island of 16-30 inches by the 2050s. The consequence of this will be groundwater flooding as the groundwater rises from below as well as coastal flooding.

All of which means damaged and destroyed property and animal habitats and loss of access to productive land and drinkable water.

According to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report in October 2018, holding the world to a 1.5-degree Celsius increase would require two times the effort in the Paris Accord (international agreement in 2015 after UN climate negotiations).

To achieve this, emissions have to go to zero by 2075; all of the coal plants and gasoline-burning vehicles on earth need to be replaced with zero-carbon alternatives, and billions of tons of carbon dioxide have to be removed from the atmosphere each year.

Maybe you can walk more, consume less, adjust your indoor temperature settings to be a little warmer in the summer and a little cooler in the winter.

And most importantly, exercise your right to vote taking into consideration the very real threats a half a degree presents.

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GOP town council majority misdeeds

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he Republican Town Council majority of Hempstead clearly showed at the last Town Board meeting, they have little respect for residents, don’t take the time to learn what’s happening in town government, and only take a casual glance at the agenda before a board meeting.

If you can stomach it, please take the time to watch from 1:02 to 1:24 of the Sept. 24, taped legislative session:https:// livestream.com/TownOfHempstead/events/5289393/videos/196814783 These five items of note were tabled by the Republican Town Council Majority, indefinitely, in fear that Supervisor Laura Gillen would accomplish positive changes that benefit taxpayers before Election Day: -Siemens Energy Performance Contract This EPC went through an ex-

haustive bipartisan RFP process, involving thousands of hours of work over the last year and a half, and has already cost the town several tens of thousands of dollars in outside legal counsel.

Siemens is also out of pocket several hundred thousand dollars after investing money in preparation to be awarded the bid in good faith.

This contract had projected $11.381 million in guaranteed electricity savings, and over $5.7 million in positive cash flow, over 20 years. The energy savings would have been so significant, the following projects would have been paid for with no out of pocket cost to taxpayers, and saved the equivalent carbon emissions from about 300 passenger cars a year: 5,463 conversions to LED lighting 16 high-efficiency pool pump motor replacements One 75kw Cogeneration system at Echo Park

ADAM HABER All Things Political 19 high-efficiency transformer replacements Computer management software for 1,158 terminals -Novus Agenda: this contract is an attempt to digitize the clerk’s office, create greater transparency, and get rid of the 72 typewriters needed to run the office. Upgrad-

ing technology is a no-brainer and would have saved time and money.

-Real Estate Brokerage Services: to help dispose of excess Town property such as sliver lots, and parking lots the town maintains at taxpayer expense on behalf of commercial property owners. Local businesses and homeowners have indicated they are willing to purchase the lots at a fair price, which would put these lots on the tax rolls.

-311 call center: would have enabled residents to have a single point of contact phone number, similar to what the Town of North Hempstead currently operates with great success, to access Town information and file complaints.

-Asset Recovery: a service provider who would locate and recover for a 15 percent fee and no out of pocket costs, long-forgotten town-owned assets, all at no cost to the Town. This would shed light

on squandered or possibly even plundered Town resources.

Several vendors have made it clear; they will no longer invest time and money bidding on projects in the Town of Hempstead. That’s because they’ve been through the bidding process, and come out as the winning bidder, only to have the Republican Town Council majority deny approval.

The Town Board’s actions will result in significant financial losses for sure. Taxpayers bear the brunt of this malfeasance, through higher costs as a result of less competitive bidding. For example, a Uniondale Streetscaping project costing over $1.1 million received only one bid after going through two RFPs. Town of Hempstead residents should be livid! If you live in the Town of Hempstead, please speak out, and contact your councilperson. Town of Hempstead residents deserve better!

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A student’s battle with anti-Semitism

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just finished reading an op-ed piece that was published in the Hofstra Chronicle, entitled: “Anti-Semitism is alive and well at Hofstra” (Sept. 12). The author – Leilah Abelman, moved from San Diego to attend college at Hofstra last year. Abelman, an orthodox Jew wrote: “What I discovered was that anti-Semitism is alive and more insidious than I had expected.”

Her introduction to anti-Semitism occurred before she even stepped foot on campus. When two roommates assigned to her suite discovered that she and another roommate were religious Jews, they opted out. And, then early in her first semester when she told a professor that she would be absent from class during the Jewish high holy days, she was advised that she

should reevaluate her religious beliefs.

Shortly after the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh in which 11 Jews were shot, she recalled, “another professor asked the class to discuss whether the shooter was “truly evil.” Many students expressed the belief that the shooter, who murdered 11 innocent Jewish people, could not be considered evil as he did what he believed was right.”

When Abelman expressed her discomfort with one professor asking the class to “imagine a world without Jews in it,” she was told by him to be “less sensitive.” She went on to address her concerns about these and other incidents with university administration and was told that since no university rules

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had been broken there was nothing they could do about it.

On page 9 of the Hofstra University Handbook, 2019-2012, Dean of Students Gabrielle St. Léger greets the campus community

and speaks to the values expected of all Hofstra students regarding the importance of taking personal and social responsibility – and contributing to the greater campus community. The values she cited include: demonstrating respect for yourself and those around you, focusing on acting with integrity and developing into an ethical leader, and exploring the rich diversity around you.

According to Abelman, “AntiSemitism at Hofstra may be more subtle than a swastika spray-painted onto a Jewish professor’s office door, which happened at Columbia University last year. However, it is just as dangerous.”

Abelman concluded her commentary by stating that she is tired of being ignored by the administra-

tion and “told by professors and students alike that anti-Semitism isn’t a real problem, or that it’s not as bad as other forms of racism and bigotry plaguing this nation.”

As the 2019 Jewish high holy days are upon us, we owe a debt of gratitude to Leilah Abelman, who had the courage to speak out and, in so doing, exemplified one of Hofstra’s core values: acting with integrity and developing into an ethical leader.

Andrew Malekoff is the executive director of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, which provides comprehensive mental health services for children from birth through 24 and their families. To find out more, call (516) 626-1971 or visit www.northshorechildguidance.org.

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Youth of world united for climate action

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he worldwide climate strike that brought out over 7 million people in more than 2100 events in 175 countries, with some 600 in the United States is being hailed as the biggest in history.

New York’s climate strike brought out more than 250,000 in Battery Park, where the global climate leader, Greta Thunberg of Sweden, laid down the gauntlet to the do-nothing world leaders: “This is an emergency. Our house is on fire,” Thunberg told the cheering crowd. “We will do everything in our power to stop this crisis from getting worse.”

A few days later, at the UN Climate Action Summit, quivering with emotion, she declared, “People are suffering, dying, entire ecosystems are collapsing. We are in the beginning of a mass extinction and all you can talk about is money and fairy tales of eternal economic growth. How dare you!”

The demands of the strikers, many carrying signs calling for “Green Jobs Not Dirty Fuel” and “Save the Planet. End capitalism,” echoed the Green New Deal being proposed: a 100 percent shift away from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy and sustainable agriculture, in such a fair and equitable way as to “leave no one behind.”

But it is not capitalism, per se, that is the culprit – but rather, the entrenched fossil fuel oligarchs who control the levers of government and will do anything to keep power.

Indeed, capitalism may well be the white knight that saves the planet.

At the UN Climate Action Summit, over 100 business leaders presented concrete actions to align with the Paris Agreement targets, and speed up the transition from the grey to green economy, representing or controlling over $4 trillion in assets.

Twenty-one of the biggest names in the video games industry, including Sony, Microsoft, Google, with a combined audience of 970 million players, have formed the Playing for the Planet Alliance committed to taking actions that will result in a 30 million ton reduction of CO2 emissions by 2030, planting millions of trees, new “green nudges” in game design and improvements to energy management, packaging, and device recycling.

“We have the technology we need,” former Vice President Al Gore wrote in a New York Times op-ed, pointing to “the tsunami of technological and economic change that has given us tools to sharply reduce global warming pollution much faster than we thought was possible only a short time ago.

“As recently as 2014 — a year before the Paris climate agreement was reached — electricity from solar and wind was cheaper than new coal and gas plants in probably 1 percent of the world. Today, only five years later, solar and wind provide the cheapest sources of new electricity in two-thirds of

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the world. Within five more years, these sources are expected to provide the cheapest new electricity in the entire world. And in 10 years, solar and wind electricity will be cheaper nearly everywhere than the electricity that existing fossil fuel plants will be able to provide,” Gore wrote (www.nytimes.com/2019/09/20/opinion/ al-gore-climate-change.html) Government leaders are getting the message. At the UN Climate Action Summit, 77 countries committed to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050, 70 more announced they will either boost their national action plans by 2020 or have started the process of doing so. The European Union announced 25 percent of its budget will be devoted to climate-related activities. Even Russia, with an economy largely based on fossil fuel extraction and export, adopted the Paris Climate Agreement.

Over 100 cities – including many of the world’s largest – announced significant and concrete new steps to combat the climate crisis.

And in the US, 25 states including New York and California have formed the US Climate Alliance to uphold the Paris Agreement – collectively representing over 50 percent of U.S. population and 60 percent of GDP. While all this was going on, Trump was putting a thumb in the eye of the world and rolling back Obama’s climate actions: ending the Clean Power Plan; weakening methane regulation; freezing fuel efficiency standards and canceling California’s waiver to set its own standards; promoting drilling on public lands and offshore; weakening protections for endangered species and overturning regulations protecting rivers and streams from pollution, In his General Assembly address, he boasted the U.S. “is now the number one producer of oil and natural gas anywhere in the world.”

But what was apparent at the UN was the Trump and his administration has become irrelevant to the global crusade to mitigate the most devastating impacts of climate change – despite the fact that the US, with 5 percent of the world’s population and the largest economy, is responsible for 25 percent of heat-trapping, globalwarming carbon emissions. The rest of the world is forging full steam ahead to prevent the earth from warming more than 1.5 de-

grees Celsius – and all the devastation that would result – within the next 12 years.

Trump’s reaction to climate action (“Democrats want to destroy the economy!”) rings hollow when the billions and billions that are being spent, or should be spent on climate catastrophes, are calculated when the public health costs and lost productivity are accurately and honestly put into the equation.

Indeed, a newly formed Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment will change the way money is invested in business ventures and infrastructure by creating new data analytics that incorporate the cost-benefit of climate adaptation, mitigation and resiliency into the model.

“Pricing the risks posed by climate change will create opportunities to build a network of resilient infrastructure in high, medium and low-income countries, enabling us to better prevent future human and financial disasters,” said the Coalition’s John Haley, CEO, Willis Towers Watson, one of the world’s largest insurance companies.

Clean renewable energy is freedom from the enslavement to oil oligarchs; it means energy independence in the form of microgrids.

There was an Industrial Revolution that spurred the bottomless need for fossil fuels; then the Information Revolution. The Sustainability Revolution must be next.

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READERS WRITE

Gov: listen to voices of NHP residents

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n open letter to Gov. Cuomo: As a life-long resident of the south side of the Village of NHP, or ‘ground zero’ for the LIRR Third Track Project, I am a firsthand witness to it.

Amid an array of critical problems, the MTA/LIRR has closed or partially closed two of the three major north/south arteries in our village and two others in a neighboring village at the same time.

The problems that regularly plague the LIRR’s mainline (i.e. signal/switch/gate problems, construction issues, etc) have residual impacts on NHP residents and detoured drivers who are unfamiliar with our neighborhood streets.

That includes school buses in route to their respective schools for morning/afternoon pick-up. Not only do students (and their parents) worry about arriving at school on time, but they also worry about whether the bus will return in time to pick them up.

On any given day and without prior notice, our residential streets break into war zones.

Construction vehicles haphazardly mix with vehicular traffic on our streets. Once committed in the line of traffic, there are no alternatives for drivers and pedestrians except to stay and endure the unfolding chaos that could last anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours.

Frustrated drivers honking horns, near-miss collisions, multiple fender benders, drivers and pedestrians crossing the LIRR while the gates are down are all visibly witnessed.

Frightened pedestrians become stranded on sidewalks afraid to cross streets. The vibration (due to large truck traffic and construction), noise, particulate matter pollution and the residual odor of exhaust fumes permeate throughout our neighborhoods.

Add insult to injury, when LIRR commuters arrive at the NHP station during rush hour, they are greeted with dimly lit platforms and corridors and left to fend for themselves amid perilous conditions.

Although the MTA police may arrive on the scene when these events unfold, they often remain in their squad cars or

stand in the vicinity of the danger, rarely engaging with strategies to ameliorate it.

Presently, we anticipate the partial closure of the NHP Road due to another crossing elimination project. We have every expectation that this phase of the project will only exacerbate serious problems. How much more are we expected to tolerate? The LIRR may own the property in its right-of-way. But, it doesn’t own our village.

Our lives, our families’ lives and our livelihoods have all been compromised. Do you care?

The residents of New Hyde Park are rightfully outraged.

Our voices were heard when the LIRR Third Track CEO, Mark Roche, and another MTA representative, attended an NHP Board Meeting on the evening of Sept. 19.

Both representatives seem very competent and well-intentioned.

Unfortunately, all their knowledge and good intentions have not successfully addressed the ongoing severe problems we face in our community on a regular basis. We hear about

mitigation strategies, but rarely do we see them in effect in any consistent manner. This is a case of epic failure!

Our NHP Village Board and our superintendent of Buildings and Public Works all work tirelessly to address these issues with 3TC, LIRR and the MTA. Our Nassau County Police officers are seen diligently patrolling our neighborhoods, enforcing traffic regulations and addressing other security and quality of life issues in our community.

But, Gov. Cuomo, where are you? We were told that you voraciously advocated for the Third Track Project. Have you ever been to our neighborhood when one of these episodes unfolds? Have you seen the faces of children on school buses stranded in traffic?

Have you seen senior citizens trying to cross the street?

How about residents who are unable to exit their driveways to go to work due to unyielding traffic?

Although a temporary firehouse was built, what good is it if first responders cannot reach it in a timely fashion? Gov. Cuo-

mo, you have demonstrated little or no interest in our village, our residents, our families, our businesses and the years’ worth of sacrifice we all must now endure for your legacy project.

The morale in my hometown community is at an alltime low and our collective spirit has been broken – but not irreparably.

As the saying goes, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” While this project has physically split us in half with barriers and shut-downs, rest assured it has also united us and strengthened our resolve in defense of our beloved village.

Rest assured that our memories of these experiences will be especially vivid during upcoming elections.

We live in the 21st century, Governor Cuomo. If this is your best example of a New York State ‘modernization’ project, we shudder to think what lies ahead for us in the future with the newly committed $5.7 billion in capital funds for the LIRR. ” Diane, Ed M. Bentivegna New Hyde Park

Is MTA’s 5-year capital plan realistic?

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ow real is the MTA funding plan to support the $51 billion 20202024 Five-Year Capital Plan just passed by the MTA Board this past Wednesday including “LIRR to receive $5.7B in improvements” (Rose Weldon – Sept. 20)?

It is dependent upon taxes and fees including real estate transfer and internet sales tax along with congestion price tolling which combined equal $25 billionplus $10.7 billion in anticipated Federal Transit Administration funding.

There is no guarantee of FTA providing up to $3.5 billion in New Starts funding for the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 costing almost $7 billion.

In April,the MTAclaimed a potential savingsbetween $500 million to a $1 billion for this project.

This would have reduced the cost from $6 to $5 billion. Promised savings were based upon a reduction in excavation for the 125th Street Station and building the 116th Street Station in space no longer needed for other work.

Under the $51 billion 2020-2024 Five-Year Capital Plan, the cost increased by almost $1 billion raising the price tag closer to $7 billion. The previous federal share of $2 billion (33 percent) now assumes an amount which could end up

closer to $3.5 billion (50 percent) by the time the next cost estimate update becomes public. No one has come forward to explain these changes.

Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 is competing against the $12 billion nofrills Gateway Tunnel project which is also looking for $6 billion from the same federal funding source.The full Gateway Tunnel project cost $29 billion.

The odds of both securing FTA Full Funding Grant Agreements are the same as the Yankees playing the Mets in the 2020 Fall Subway World Series.FTA funding both in 2020 would leave little for many other proposed New Starts projects around the nation.

Congestion pricing does not kick in until January 2021 or the second year of a five year capital program.The final details of who will pay what have yet to be worked out.

What is the implementation schedule for installation of electronic tolling equipment?Elected officials behind the scene continue lobbying for exemptions.

The MTA may not be able to count on all $15 billion in congestion pricing funding.

A downturn in the economy could also result in less revenue from the Real Estate Transfer tax. There is a surplus of unsold Manhattan luxury apartments

with even more coming on the market.

How will the Internet Sales tax be collected? Many will avoid this by having family and friends in neighboring states do the purchasing. There are other MTA tax income sources impacted by the economy.

Is it realistic to expect Albany to provide $3 billion in new direct aid given the state still owes $7.3 billion in support for the current MTA for the 2015-2019 plan?

The same is true for City Hall providing $3 billion who still owes $1.8 billion in support as well. The plan assumes the MTA will borrow another $10 billion in new debt. How much will this increase the MTA’s debt service payments? Even without including this new borrowing, the MTA forecasts that its debt will increase by 31 percent by 2023 and will cost $3.5 billion or more annually.The MTA could easily end up with a shortfall in the billions.

There are other higher priorities than the $7 billion Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project. Why not postpone this project until the 2025-2029 Five Year Capital Plan? Use the balance of $3.5 billion in unspent local funds designated for this project instead to accelerate bringing more subway stations up to a state of good repair and into compliance with

ADA by adding elevators.

Stop wasting millions on transportation feasibility studies for future system expansion projects that will never happen in our lifetime.

Do not initiate any new system expansion projects until each operating agency, NYC Transit bus and subway, MTA bus, Long Island Rail Road and Metro North Rail Road have reached a state of good repair for existing fleet, stations, elevators, escalators, signals, interlockings, track, power, vent plants, yards and shops.

This should also include ensuring a majority of subway and commuter rail stations are in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Ensure that maintenance programs for all operating agencies assets are fully funded and completed on time to ensure riders safe uninterrupted reliable service.

Larry Penner Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation historian, writer and advocate who previously worked 31 years for the United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office.

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‘Sunny’ addition to Viscardi school staff Yellow Lab seen as an aid to students’ physical therapy, learning experience

BY TOM M CC A RT HY The Henry Viscardi School in Albertson welcomed its new furry, four-legged staff member, Sunny, and celebrated his impact on students last Wednesday.

Adryana Navarro, a fourth-grade student at the school, said Sunny has helped her feel motivated and confident during physical therapy sessions.

“Whenever I was in the hospital I always felt better when therapy dogs came to visit. When Sunny came to our school I instantly fell in love with him,” Adryana said during a speech Wednesday. “Every day when I go to school I can’t wait to see him.”

Adryana said her goal in physical therapy is to improve her endurance, speed and efficiency while using her manual wheelchair in school. She said that when Sunny is around he makes her feel calm, relaxed and happy.

Sunny’s impact on Adryana’s life was also highlighted by the Viscardi School’s staff. Kaitlyn Clarke, a physical therapist for the school, said Adryana is completing more laps while on the track with Sunny.

“On a normal day, it takes Adryana four minutes to propel her wheelchair

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE VISCARDI CENTER

Adryana Navarro, a student at the Henry Viscardi School at the Viscardi Center, said that the school’s first staff dog Sunny has had a positive influence on her performance during physical therapy sessions. one lap around the track. With the motivation of Sunny, Adryana completed four laps around the track, with her fastest lap completed in three minutes,” Clarke

said. “When walking with Sunny, Adryana completed more laps, and at a faster pace.”

Sunny, a yellow Labrador retriever

trained by the Guide Dog Foundation, became the first and only permanent facility dog at the Henry Viscardi School at the Viscardi Center, which serves children with severe physical disabilities who may require consistent, life-sustaining medical treatment, school spokeswoman Emily Demarest said.

“When kids are comfortable, they learn better,” Angelo Zegarelli, the Henry Viscardi School’s head, said in a statement. “As part of our social-emotional learning curriculum, Sunny helps our students get acclimated to their environment and manage their stress levels throughout the day.”

Dina Levanti, instructional technology specialist at the Henry Viscardi School, is Sunny’s handler at the school.

Adryana thanked Levanti and the Guide Dog Foundation for bringing Sunny into her life.

“I am truly thankful to the Guide Dog Foundation for giving us the best gift ever and we promise to take the best care of him,” Adryana said. “I would also like to thank Ms. Dina for giving me the opportunity to spend time with Sunny. I’m sure Ms. Dina is giving Sunny the most loving home possible.”

COMMUNITY & SCHOOL NEWS

Longtime GNPS employee honored with open-house For more than three decades, Ronna Telsey enjoyed a distinguished career with the Great Neck Public Schools.

During the period of 1979 to 2011, she was Consultant, Specialist, Officer, and Director of Public Relations and Information. She also served as Director of The Adult Program from 1993 to 2011.

Mrs. Telsey passed away on Mar. 2, 2017.

This past week, the Adult Program hosted a series of week-long programs in an open house in her honor.

A well-loved and admired member of the entire Great Neck community, Ronna Telsey is remembered for her dedicationto the Great Neck Public Schools and for her deep caring for the community she served.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Adelphi president to receive alumni award The Georgia State University Alumni Association will present its top honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award, to five outstanding graduates on Oct. 4, including Adelphi University President Christine M. Riordan.

The alumni association describes the double graduate as “an internationally recognized expert in leadership development, team building, and diversity and inclusion.”

Riordan earned an MBA in 1989 and a PhD in organizational behavior in 1995 from Georgia State. Her academic and higher education leadership career included serving as provost of the University of Kentucky and dean of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver before being named Adelphi’s 10th president in 2015.

The first woman to serve as Adelphi’s president, Riordan — in just her first four years in the role — has led the University to an enrollment growth of 12 percent and the university’s four most diverse classes in its history. Alumni giving is at an all-time high and Adelphi has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and has earned the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.

President Riordan was recently named vice chair of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Uni-

versities in New York as well as secretary-treasurer of the Long Island Regional Advisory Council on Higher Education.

She consults regularly with corporations on leadership development activities, diversity management and team performance, and serves on the board of directors of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. Dr. Riordan has published more than 60 academic and business press articles, is writing Shift Happens: How to Adapt and Thrive in a Rapidly Changing World of Work—a book on helping employees adapt to the changing workplace — and is a frequent speaker on leadership and career success.

Her TEDx talk, “Dare to Be Extraordinary,” has received more than 20,000 views.

She has been interviewed by and written articles for media such as The Financial Times, the Harvard Business Review, Forbes and HuffPost. Dr. Riordan’s work has been cited more than 5,400 times by other authors, and she has appeared in the news media more tha

President Riordan with her Olde English Bulldogge, Georgia.

Cohen’s collects food for harvest It truly was a beautiful day in the neighborhood at Cohen Children’s Medical Center when staff presented over 1,000 pounds of food for pick-up to representatives of Island Harvest.

The partnership with Island Harvest is the hospital’s latest approach to its Kohl’s Keeping Kids Healthy Program that works to reduce childhood obesity risk factors by addressing the connection between food insecurity and childhood obesity.

The presentation of the food was preceded by an introductory song delivered by Mr. Rogers’ look-alike, singer/actor Chris Kind. The food drive was set to coincide with National Good Neighbor Day, established by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, who said via proclamation, “Understanding, love and respect build cohesive families and communities.”

On hand to celebrate the culmination of the food drive was Debora Riccardi, DNP, RN, director of community health nursing at Cohen Children’s.

“We want to make sure we’re being good neighbors to food insecure children,” said Riccardi. “One of the best ways to do that is to feed children who might otherwise go hungry.”

Riccardi explained that Cohen Children’s partners with Island Harvest to implement the “Kids Weekend Backpack Feeding Program” in food insecure communities across Long Island. This program currently provides weekend snacks and meals to children who depend on school meals during the week.

“Each Friday during the school year, 1,695 children at

risk for hunger at 26 participating schools from seven school districts receive nutritious, shelf-stable food for the weekend, which translates into 271,200 meals and snacks annually,” Riccardi said. “And we’re looking to make these numbers grow.”

Allison Puglia, vice president of programs and agency relations at Island Harvest, was also on hand to celebrate the successful food collection event. She recalled several instances of children expressing their gratitude for the weekly backpacks that helped feed entire families.

“Many children don’t know if they’ll have dinner at their home every night,” Puglia said. “I’ve heard many stories of children expressing their happiness at being able to share the contents of their backpack with their families. They’re joyful that the family can sit and enjoy a meal together.”

One family who can attest to the importance of Island Harvest food programs is Nistachia Belle, of Roosevelt, and her daughter, 7-year-old Tianna Huggins, a second-grader at Ulysses Byas School in Roosevelt.

“I can’t tell you how grateful I am to the backpack program…for the ways it’s helped my family,” Belle said. “There have been times when I wasn’t sure about dinner. Tianna is so happy to share what’s in her backpack with our family. We just want to say thank you.”

Tianna, who seemed to enjoy posing for photos with “Mr. Rogers,” agreed wholeheartedly with her mother. While munching on a package of pretzels, Tianna nodded her head and said, “This is a very good program. Thank you very much.”

Submitted by Northwell Health.

PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTHWELL HEALTH

Mr. Rogers look alike Chris Kind (standing) helps second grade student Tianna Huggins and her mother-Nistachia Belle, of Roosevelt, load some of the food collected for Island Harvest into a waiting truck.

NSTV ribbon cutting ceremony PHOTO COURTESY OF NSTV

The flat screen televisions in the NSTV control room

PATV Long Island will officially adopt the new moniker, NSTV – North Shore Television on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.

There will be a ribbon-cutting at the TV studio facility, located at 1111 Marcus Ave., Suite LL27, Lake Success, NY 11042 to open Studio B, dedicated to Shirley Ann Bruno, Executive Director, Emeritus, with Mayors and elected officials on hand to also partake in the cel-

ebration of the new moniker NSTV as well as Community Media Day. Open house from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. for all residents wishing to attend, and there will be light refreshments and fundraising raffle tickets for special prizes.

The contact information will change to NSTV: www. nstv.org and info@nstv.org and Erica Bradley, NSTV Executive Director’s email is now: EricaNSTV@gmail.com.

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BEST OF BROADWAY

Best of Broadway production at Adelphi Performing Arts Center Adelphi University’s own students present Adelphi’s Best of Broadway at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center on Oct. 12 and 13.

The show pays tribute to the legendary producer and director Hal Prince (1928-2019), who was associated with many of the best-known Broadway musical productions of the 20th century.

Included in this show are selections from “West Side Story,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Cabaret,” “Company,” “Follies,” “Damn Yankees,” “Evita,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” “She Loves Me,” “Show Boat,” “Merrily We Roll Along,” “Parade,” and “Sweeney Todd.”

At the helm of this production are Nathan Brewer, Director and Steven Altinel, Music Director. This performance

is part of the Poole Family Broadway Series, generously sponsored by Mary Jane and Thomas Poole.

Adelphi’s Best of Broadway takes place on Saturday, October 12 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 13 at 4 p.m. on the Westermann Stage in Adelphi’s PAC Concert Hall.

Tickets are $25, with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni

and employees. For more information call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online.

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THE TOP SEVEN EVENTS Rare Futures Concert Friday, Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m.

Fronted by Matt Fozzi of “Taking Back Sunday” fame, groove rock band “Rare Futures” will be taking their sound to Long Island. Formerly known as “Happy Body Slow Brain,” the group describes their music as a mesh between rock groove and R&B soul while also containing a little bit of 80s keyboards.

Where: Amityville Music Hall 198 Broadway, Amityville, NY 11701 Info: www.amityvillemusichall.net or(631) 397-0578

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Oktoberfest 2019 at the Paramount Saturday, Oct. 12, 3 p.m.

An all-day Oktoberfest experience will be coming to Long Island. There will be live music, German-inspired food and several varieties of beer. The Paramount will be transformed into a beer garden to make attendees feel as though they’re actually in Germany.

Where: The Paramount 370 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 11743 Info: paramountny.com or (631) 673-7300

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Sid Jacobson JCC’s Stronger Than Cancer 5K Sunday, Oct. 13, 9:30 a.m.

The annual event benefits the Sid Jacobson JCC’s Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center, which provides muchneeded programming like exercise classes, discussion groups and counseling services for those with cancer or who have gone through it. These programs are meant to help participants feel active, resilient and empowered in body, mind, and spirit. Thanks to funding from events like the Stronger Than Cancer 5K, most of these vital programs are free to participants. The race will begin on the grounds of Sid Jacobson JCC and travel through Country Estates.

Where: 300 Forest Drive, Greenvale, NY 11548 Info: sjjcc.org or (516) 484-1545

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New York Islanders vs.

St. Louis Blues Monday, Oct. 14, 1 p.m.

The New York Islanders will host the defending Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues. Both teams began last season as huge underdogs before making their way into the playoffs. While the Blues emerged as champions, the Islanders swept the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round before getting swept by the Carolina Hurricanes.

Where: NYCB Live, Home of the Nassau Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale Info: nycblive.com or (516) 231-4848

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FOR THE COMING WEEK

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Remo Drive With Samia Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m.

Minnesota rock band “Remo Drive” and singer/songwriter Samia will be performing at the Amityville Music Hall. Remo Drive recently released their second studio album, “Natural, Everyday Degradation,” last May. Their musical stylings have been described as emo punk with elements of multiple forms of punk and rock. Samia released her most recent album, “Ode to Artifice,” last August. Her music contains elements of electronic and pop.

Where: Amityville Music Hall 198 Broadway, Amityville, NY 11701 Info: amityvillemusichall.net or (631) 397-0578

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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac “50th Anniversary Tour” Wednesday. Oct. 16, 8 p.m.

Tribute band “Rumours of Fleetwood Mac” offers “Fleetwood Mac” fans a unique opportunity to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured the iconic band’s place in the history of music. The tribute group has been personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member Mick Fleetwood. The show is part of their tour celebrating 50 years of the band that inspired them.

Where: The Paramount 370 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 11743 Info: paramountny.com or (631) 673-7300

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All Star Comedy Show Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m.

Some of the finest comics from across the country will be performing at the Governor’s Comedy Club. Since opening in 1980, the venue has held performances from comedians like Eddie Murphy, Ray Romano, Kevin James, Rob Bartlett and Tim Allen.

Where: Governor’s Comedy Club at the Brokerage in Bellmore 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore, NY 11710 Info: govs.com or (516) 781-5233

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Stew Leonard’s in East Meadow will be turning its Garden Shoppe into a hay bale theater for kids to watch Halloween-themed movies every night for free from Oct. 11 to Oct. 25. Complimentary juice and popcorn will be provided for those in attendance. While the movies won’t start until 6:00, seating begins at 5:30 on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Where: Stew Leonard’s, 1897 Front St, East Meadow, NY 11554 Info: 516-394-9001

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Where: 1 W Chester St, Long Beach, NY 11561 Info: www.longbeachny.gov/fall or 516-431-1000

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College majors C that can lead to higher earnings

hoosing a college major is an important decision that many students delay making until their sophomore or even junior years. Only after taking a few courses and uncovering one’s interests do some college students figure out what they want to do with their lives.

Each student is different, and while some may pursue a degree based on a particular passion, others may choose majors that can lead to highpaying jobs.

While men often lean toward majors like engineering and computer science that have traditionally been linked to high earnings, women have historically gravitated to lower-paying specialties like education and social sciences.

But in recent years a shift has occurred, and more women have begun to choose majors associated with higher postgraduate salaries.

Reports from the career guidance site Glassdoor analyzed how much male and female professionals with the same college degree earned and identified many instances in which women went on to earn more than men in the first five

years of their career. They’ve identified several majors where female college graduates can earn as much or more than their male counterparts and find successful careers. · Architecture

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Despite these findings, the college resource CollegeFactual and the U.S. Department of Education says that women remain likely to pursue education, design and applied arts, health services, and social work as career options.

Female students unsure of which major they want to pursue can take career assessments to help narrow down their options. Working with mentors or engaging in internships also can present a first-hand idea of high-paying career paths.

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Successful tips for finding a tutor Many children are natural-born students who take to their academics like ducks to water.

Others may not catch on as quickly as their parents desire.

Every student has unique learning requirements, and sometimes all it takes is some one-on-one intervention with an experienced tutor to turn the academic tide.

The National Tutoring Association reports that the number of individuals offering private tutoring has increased dramatically in recent years, which can make finding a tutor challenging. It also means parents may face stiff competition in regard to procuring the services of qualified tutors. But parents can employ various strategies to improve their chances of finding skilled tutors to work with their children. · Specify what you need done.

The more clearly you define

what you and your child hope to gain from individualized instruction, the more capably you can zero in on a tutor who will meet those needs effectively. Some students need reinforcement for testing, while others may struggle with a particular skill set. The more specific you are when illustrating your needs, the more likely you are to find someone who can help address those areas that need improving. · Seek recommendations. Ask around for recommendations from other parents or educators.

Speak with school personnel to find out if someone on staff may tutor in his or her off hours. · Try a favorite teacher. Many students may have a favorite teacher, past or present, with whom they developed a rapport.

If your child fits that mold, contact this teacher to see if he or she tutors students on the side.

· Call the library. Many times high school or college students offer free or reduced-rate tutoring at local libraries.

These sessions can be just as beneficial to young students as sessions with professional tutors. · Consider a tutoring center.

Nationally recognized tutoring organizations can be invaluable to students struggling with their studies. Explore the cost options of one-on-one sessions versus small group instruction. · Look for specialized tutors.

Certain tutors specialize in certain subjects or skills. Lean toward those tutors for advanced lessons in tricky subjects like maths and sciences.

Upon hiring a tutor, give it a few lessons to see if the tutor clicks with your child. Set benchmarks for success that the tutor can work toward. If the relationship is not working, start the process over.

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Making your home look like you hired a design pro P hoto spreads in home design magazines can be awe-inspiring. Quite often homeowners wish they could lift the looks right off the pages of magazines and transform their own homes into picture-perfect retreats.

Figure out ways to incorporate a few different textures to add depth to the room.

Be careful with color

It takes an eye for design to pull a room together — even with inspiration — and make it both functional and attractive. While hiring an interior designer is one way to go, homeowners can use some of the tricks and techniques the designers employ to do a remarkably good job of improving the interiors of their homes without such help.

Embrace texture

The colors used in a home can add impact, but designers often utilize various textures to create aesthetic appeal. A single color scheme can be enhanced by various fabrics. Consider a leather sofa made more cozy with chenille pillows next to a rustic side table.

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Many high-end homes showcase neutral shades that are enhanced by pops of color. If you like a rich, royal purple, leave room for other colors as well. Add touches of purple in vases, throw pillows and other accessories.

Also, many designers work in shades of three for room colors.

There may be one main color for walls, another color for larger accents, such as couches and chairs, and then a third color that pops in accessories such as flowers, pillows and collectibles.

These can be any colors, but the most muted tends to be the more abundant shade.

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Glittery items and metallics can add a touch of luxury feel to any

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Many homeowners make the mistake of filling a room with several small pieces of furniture that only contribute to clutter. Instead, look for a statement piece, which can be a cabinet, armoire or chaise.

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elaxing at a spa each week may be a luxury reserved for celebrities and socialites. For many people, a day spa is a treat enjoyed on special occasions or while on vacation. However, home bathrooms can be designed to provide the same types of amenities offered at day spas right in the comfort of one’s home.

ous soak in a tub. Tubs come in different sizes and shapes, like the highly recognizable clawfoot tub and other freestanding units.

These types of tubs, as well as corner tubs, can offer deep-seated luxury by way of a relaxing and restorative soak. Pair with scented bath bombs or salts for a true spa experience.

The American Psychological Association says that money, work and the future of the country are particularly strong stressors today. Eighty percent of workers feel stress on the job and learning how to manage stress is a top concern, according to the American Institute of Stress.

Creating a Zen-like retreat at home can help alleviate stress and improve health.

Steam shower: Steam showers are self-enclosed units that feature generators that deliver steam through steam heads.

The steam fills the space and can help a person unwind before a refreshing shower or bath. According to the retailer Modern Bathroom®, modern steam showers come with digital controls, which makes it easy for users to activate the shower, adjust the length of time that the shower will operate and adjust temperature controls. Extra features like music, mood lighting and aromatherapy can be included as well.

Homeowners whose renovation plans include turning a bathroom into a spa oasis will need to choose which features they desire most. These suggestions can spur on more ideas to create the ideal retreat.

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Designing a more functional pantry Some homeowners need to move storage pantries into the garage, the basement or a mud/laundry room.

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But according to a recent survey from the National Association of Home Builders, a kitchen pantry is the most desirable kitchen feature for buyers in the market for a new home.

According to a 2016 survey from ReportLinker, 98 percent of Americans say cooking at home is their preferred way to prepare a meal. And despite the wide array of restaurants, prepared meals and fast food options nearby, more than one-third of people cook at home daily, with nearly 50 percent cooking between three and six days a week.

In order to accommodate for spending more time in the kitchen, homeowners are directing additional attention to kitchen preparation and storage features. In fact, one recent trend in kitchen renovations is creating custom-designed pantries.

Locate the appropriate space Ideally, pantries should be in or adjacent to the kitchen. But not every home layout allows for this setup.

Accessibility is essential in a pantry.

Everything should be easily reached and grabbed as needed without having to move too many things. Ideally, foods should be arranged in a single layer so that all items can be viewed at a glance. Shelves of various depths and heights can accommodate items of different sizes. Adjustable shelves are ideal because they can be modified as foods change. Sliding drawers can improve reach in cabinets.

In smaller spaces, French door-style reach-in cabinets are convenient and flexible. In complete kitchen remodels or new constructions, walk-in pantries offer the most space and flexibility.

Must-have features Pantries serve different functions in different homes. For the bulk shopper, a pantry with plenty of room for large items will be needed.

Lighting can be beneficial in all pantries. Lights can improve visibility when trying to locate items.

Others prefer an outlet for charging hand-held vacuums or other small appliances. Counter space in the pantry enables homeowners to unload groceries directly onto pantry shelves.

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has redirected attention to free play and the importance of it. Recess is a form of free play and provides students with a break from the rigors of learning.

In an effort to raise well-rounded and intelligent children, many parents enroll their youngsters in all sorts of extracurricular activities, including sports leagues, travel teams, enrichment clubs, and musical instruction. While these activities benefit kids in myriad ways, it’s also beneficial to let kids be kids and to provide ample time for them to engage in free play.

In a 2011 article in the American Journal of Play, Peter Gray, Ph.D., a researcher at Boston College, indicated that “lack of play affects emotional development, leading to the rise of anxiety, depression, and problems of attention and self-control.”

Gray also indicated that without play, “young people fail to acquire the social and emotional skills necessary for healthy psychological development.”

lance at a typical family schedule and you would no doubt see that afternoons are jam-packed and many children - even the youngest among them - have full itineraries of structured after-school activities.

According to the popular toy and learning company Alex Brands, structured activities can teach children how to follow rules and routines and help them build developmental skills. But free play can improve critical skills as well. One of the biggest benefits to free play is it can foster kids’ creativity and help kids discover their interests on their own. Free play also helps children learn independence and how to keep themselves occupied.

The United Nations recognizes free play as a basic right of every child and underscores its importance. Despite this, unstructured play seems to be on the decline, with more structured activities taking over young children’s days.

Even in school settings free play has given way to more time spent at desks and devices in preparation for standardized testing. Recess, which has been cut or reduced in many school districts, has become a hot-button issue for many free play advocates. The development of Recess for All Florida Students, as well as proposed legislation in other states,

Free play also can benefit youngsters in the following ways: · Enables kids to learn dexterity and improve on other strengths; · fulfills exercise requirements for growing kids; · helps kids conquer fears and develop confidence; · establishes natural leadership roles and hierarchy in social groups;

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Determining the Helping students right amount who need of homework speech therapy

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tudents spend roughly six hours in the classroom each day while their parents could put in eight hours at the office. When a family returns home in the evening, homework is probably the last thing they want to worry about. Still, homework is part of many families’ daily routine, and chances are it is not going anywhere soon — no matter how much kids complain.

There’s no denying homework can be a chore, but how much homework is assigned could make a difference in a student’s overall academic performance.

Parents, students and educators have long debated the homework issue, and that debate has included discussions on determining the right amount of homework and if homework has any actual benefits on student performance.

Is homework beneficial?

There are various points of view regarding the benefits of homework. The prevalent philosophy in education for decades has been that students learn better when lessons are reinforced through homework. Yet new findings indicate that homework may benefit certain age groups and grade levels more than others.

According to Harris Cooper, Ph.D., a psychology professor at the University of Missouri, the benefits of doing homework seem to depend on the student’s grade level. After reviewing more than 100 studies on the effectiveness of homework, Cooper found high school students who do homework outperform those who do not on standardized tests, and those who do homework earn better grades.

Homework is only half as effective for middle school students, while at the elementary school level, homework has no apparent measurable effect on achievement.

Still, some educators are reluctant to stop

assigning homework. Some teachers assign homework, but only after fine tuning assignments to be as effective as possible, while others feel homework diminishes interest in learning, especially time-consuming or especially difficult assignments.

stoppages or repetition, this can be distracting to both the child and those around him or her.

Some children have problems with the pitch, volume or quality of their voice.

These problems can distract listeners from what’s being said and make it difficult to communicate.

Ultimately, homework is a way for teachers to measure how well their students grasp lessons and concepts. Parents of struggling students can always ask for additional work to help kids better understand their coursework.

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What is the right amount of homework?

Homework assignments are on the rise, and that increase may be fueled by certain factors. Intense pressure on educators to meet national testing standards likely influences the number of worksheets and assignments teachers send home each night. If students do not get work finished in the classroom, they usually must complete it at home. In addition, the idea that excessive homework is synonymous with a rigorous education is common among some parents, who may feel that extra schoolwork will get their children into top colleges and universities.

According to Bruce Ravage, the executive director of Park City Prep in Bridgeport, Conn., homework is only given in his school to reinforce and review what students learned in the classroom.

He says the charter school has been emphasizing the quality of homework assignments over the quantity.

The National Education Association suggests 10 minutes of homework per night for first-graders is sufficient. This amount of homework should increase by 10 minutes per grade level, so second graders would be assigned 20 minutes per night, third graders 30 minutes, and so on. However, the NEA said there should be a cap on homework so that it does not exceed two hours per night.

Parental assistance

Parents should be available to provide guidance and help with homework when necessary. But parents also should be careful not to do the homework for their children, which only undermines the purpose of the assignments.

If homework appears burdensome or a consistent source of struggle for students, parents should speak with their children’s teachers to discuss both the amount and type of homework given.

The homework debate figures to continue with each new crop of students entering school. Educators and family can continue to work together to help students make the most of their educations.

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arents who are active in their children’s education often find that such an approach is a great way to recognize any potential problems before they have too significant an impact on a student’s educational experience. For example, interaction with educators may shed light on a student’s developmental readiness.

Parents often first learn of their children’s strengths and shortcomings when children are exposed to classroom settings and compared to their fellow students. It is here where teachers may first recognize obstacles that could hinder students as they pursue their education.

Parents of preschool and kindergarteners may be made aware of speech issues that may require therapy to address. The good news is that children often make tremendous strides once they are enrolled in speech therapy. Although determining if a child needs speech therapy can sometimes be confusing and take some effort and testing, parents who receive such a diagnosis about their youngster will need to focus on some skills that can alleviate speech concerns.

Articulation

Many children require speech therapy because of a speech delay or an issue with articulating. This relates to the clarity of speech sounds and overall speech. A child’s speech begins with initial sounds as they mimic the adults around them, which will then form words and phrases.

It’s common for young children who have difficulty with certain speech sounds to substitute easier sounds for certain letters or sound blends. But if inconsistent speech articulation or improper sound usage extends beyond a certain age, this may require treatment.

Fluency and resonance

Some children receive speech therapy due to disorders like stuttering or prolonging sounds and syllables. When the flow of speech is interrupted by abnormal

According to the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association, childhood apraxia of speech, or CAS, is a motor speech disorder. Children with CAS have problems saying sounds, syllables and words. The brain has difficulty moving the mouth for speech. The child knows what he or she wants to say, but the brain does not send the correct message to move the muscles accordingly. Children with CAS are typically assessed earlier than school age.

Seeking therapy

Parents who suspect their child has a speech-language concern should first consult with a pediatrician and talk to their child’s teacher. If the speech problem is not causing any learning difficulty or making it hard for teachers and fellow students to understand the child, intervention may not be necessary. However, if the child is embarrassed or getting frustrated with those who do not understand him or her, it may be in the student’s best interest to be assessed.

Speech-language pathologists are trained in speech therapy and are most qualified to make assessments of a child’s speech abilities. This person will provide a thorough articulation assessment and conduct a medical history inquiry to determine if there is a need for treatment.

A good speech pathologist will conduct an evaluation in a way that is comfortable for the child. Toys and games may be part of the assessment. Sometimes parents are allowed to remain in the room.

Physical skills, vocabulary and grammar also will be checked.

Once the source of the problem has been identified, a therapist can develop a treatment plan to fix some of the problems.

Homework exercises can help parents continue lessons between therapy sessions.

Many parents opt to work with a speechlanguage pathologist one-on-one. These services may be covered through a health insurance plan. School districts may offer low- or no-cost speech therapy for students who need speech assistance. These may be conducted in solo sessions or as part of a group. Parents should inquire about speech testing at their child’s school and if any services are offered.

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How to help Learn the early distracted warning signs of bullying students find it difficult to focus on the teacher, as teachers may not notice kids in the back of the class as readily as they might with students sitting in the front of the room.

• Encourage participation. Many teachers recognize the value of active participation in the classroom, but kids who are struggling to focus may shy away from participating because they are worried about embarrassing themselves in front of their classmates.

Parents and teachers can work with students to encourage them to participate, reassuring them that they don’t need to be experts on a given subject to contribute to lessons. Even if students’ participation is limited to asking questions rather than answering them, encouraging kids to raise their hands and participate in class may help them focus more on the lessons being discussed.

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oday’s students have more gadgets at their disposal than ever before. As technology like tablets and smartphones have become more prevalent in the lives of adults, such devices also have become more commonplace in the classroom. Some kids thrive when teachers utilize technology to enhance lesson plans, while others may be distracted by access to technology.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common childhood disorders.

ADHD can make it difficult for kids to maintain focus in the classroom, and that focus may be enhanced or further compromised by technology that’s capable of serving many different functions. Kids who use the technology to their advantage may find it improves their ability to grasp lessons, but some kids may be distracted by devices or even other items in the classroom that make it difficult for them to absorb lessons. Parents concerned about their kids’ ability to cope with distractions in the classroom and at home can take the following steps in an effort to help youngsters improve their academic performance.

• Speak to your child’s teacher about seating assignments. Students who find it difficult to focus in the classroom may benefit from new seating assignments. Windows or high-traffic areas of the classroom, such as doorways, can compromise a student’s ability to focus.

In addition, the back of the classroom is not the ideal spot for youngsters who

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hildren grow and develop their personalities in various ways. While many youngsters are teased or receive some goodnatured ribbing at some point in their school careers, some teasing can eventually turn into bullying.

The National Education Association estimates that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. Furthermore, more than 70 percent of students report incidents of bullying at their schools.

Although children in lower grades have reported being in more fights than those in higher grades, there is a higher rate of violent crimes in middle and high schools than in el• Minimize distractions at home. Kids ementary schools. According to the who have no trouble focusing in the association Make Beats Not Beat classroom may find it’s a whole different Downs, harassment and bullying ballgame when they arrive home to have been linked to 75 percent of study or do their homework. Mom and school shooting incidents.

Dad no doubt have their own gadgets around the house, and such devices as Bullying can take many forms, and well as television may be too difficult for learning the warnng signs as a paryoungsters to ignore. At home, parents ent can help prevent harassment can create a safe haven from distracand potentially dangerous situation by designating a room or area of tions. the house for schoolwork. Such areas Verbal: If your child reports being should be clear of distractions like televicalled names, being the recipient of sion, telephones, video game consoles, racist, sexist or homophobic jokes, and other gadgets that can compromise or being spoken to in an offensive or a student’s focus. Make such areas off limits to cellular phones and block social suggestive way, this can be a form media websites from computers in such of verbal bullying.

Cyber: Social media, email and text rooms so kids aren’t tempted to spend study time chatting with friends online. If messaging has become a way for a child’s study area is not in a separate bullies to spread malicious mesroom of the house, parents should avoid sages or photos. In the era of digital turning on the television until kids have media, this type of bullying has finished their studies for the night. increased considerably.

• Consider playing games designed Physical: Some bullies engage in to improve attention and focus. physical attacks, including hitting, Games designed to improve attention kicking, spitting, or other forms of can be a fun way for parents to help physical confrontation. Destroying their youngsters conquer their concenpersonal property also is considered tration issues. For example, the creators physical bullying. behind Lumosity.com collaborated with Indirect: Gossiping and spreadresearchers from universities around ing nasty rumors about a person is the world in an effort to design games another form of bullying. This type of to improve visual attention in people of various ages and backgrounds. Few bullying may go hand-in-hand with kids are not enamored with games, and cyber bullying. games to improve focus and attention may help kids without making them feel as though they are back in a classroom.

Parents can speak with their child’s teacher to determine which games might be best suited for their youngsters.

SIGNS YOUR CHILD IS BEING BULLIED Parents can recognize certain signs that their child is being bullied at

school. Bullied children frequently make excuses to avoid going to school. While the desire to stay home is something many children may express, those who are bullied may do so much more frequently.

Bullied children tend to avoid certain places and may be sad, angry, withdrawn, or depressed. They may have trouble sleeping or experience changes in appetite, and bullied youngsters’ academic performance may suffer. Also, parents may notice that children return from school missing some of their belongings.

SIGNS YOUR CHILD IS THE BULLY Parents may not want to imagine their children bullying other students, but bullies do exist. Children who bully other kids have strong needs for power and negative dominance. They may find satisfaction in causing suffering to others. Some signs that your child may be a bully include: • easily becoming violent with others • having friends who bully others • blaming others quickly • comes home with belongings that do not belong to him or her • getting in trouble with teachers or school administrators • picking on siblings • not accepting responsibility for actions There are ways parents can teach their children to act properly when faced with a bully. First, parents should explain that bullying is not the child’s fault and he or she does not deserve to be picked on. Next, parents can let children know that being assertive but not violent with bullies may diffuse the situation, as some bullies thrive on the fear of their victims. If the bullying behavior continues, the student should speak to an adult or authority figure.

Parents of bullies may need to be especially mindful of their children’s behavior. Counseling could be necessary to determine what is compelling kids to bully other students.

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The benefits of music instruction for young learners M

any children are introduced to music instruction at school.

After being introduced to band, chorus and various instruments, students may be eager to explore music.

Young students are often introduced to the recorder or ukulele in the early grades and then given the opportunity to join primary bands as they move through elementary school and into middle school. Some children also may want to supplement school music lessons with private music tutors, who can provide more in-depth instruction.

Parents considering making a commitment to

music instruction may find that kids benefit from being involved with music in many ways, some of which may be surprising. · The New England Board of Higher Education says several studies show that consistent music education improves vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Emerging evidence points to an area of the brain that controls both musical ability and language comprehension as being more closely related than previously thought. · Music education may help young children learn words and how to pronounce them, as learning to play

music enables them to process the many new sounds they hear from others. · Researchers have discovered a strong relationship between participating in school arts and academic success as demonstrated by students’ grade point averages, according to the National Association for Music Education. · The relationship between music and academic performance has been studied for decades. As far back as 1988, studies have been conducted about the benefits of music education. An analysis of data from

the National Educational Longitudinal Study of 1988 demonstrated a significant correlation between participation in school music groups and achievement in math and English. And a 1996 study published in Nature found first graders who participated in special music classes as part of an arts study program saw their reading skills and math proficiency increase dramatically. · Introducing music lessons to young children can have profound effects on their social development. Music fosters greater trust and cooperation, as well as a sense of community and belonging.

· Another benefit of music education is it allows children to harness their creativity and express it in a healthy way. · The music instruction company Music U says children with developmental disorders and mental health issues might be able to unlock their potential with music.

Music therapy has been shown to affect significant change in children with autism-spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, attachment disorders, cerebral palsy, and more.

Music instruction both in and out of the classroom can be a benefit to young learners.

Herricks Teachers’ Association Members Proudly Give Back to Communities Each year, proud members of the Herricks Teachers’ Association (HTA) take time out from their busy personal lives to contribute to their communities and charitable organizations. Here are just a few of the many members who generously give time and assistance to those in need: Jill Heller and the Timmy Gilroy Memorial Summer Basketball League Jill Heller, a Middle School teacher, volunteers with her family every summer for six weeks. Timmy was an eight-year-old family friend who died. His family and friends help run this league in his honor.

“Try your best, never give up, always have fun.” is this organization’s motto. “I like being part of the Timmy Gilroy Memorial Summer League because it focuses on every child being able to participate and have fun,” commented Jill “It feels good to give back to the community and see a tragic event like Timmy’s untimely death turned into a rewarding experience for all involved.” Jill’s children have also been a part of the league for many years “The time we donate means other children can also have this great experience.” The Timmy League raised $10,000 this year alone to support John Theissen’s charity for kids with cancer and numerous donations for the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. The Timmy League has also helped to supplement the Herricks Middle School “Pop Tab” collection for the Ronald McDonald House.

HTA Well Represented at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks This year’s HTA Making Strides Team is coordinated by Donna Ilardo, Denton 5th grade teacher and HTA Vice President of Elementary Schools. The building drive leaders include Dr. Jean Anne Agoglia, Center Street School Psychologist; Lyndsey DeSarbo, Denton Avenue 3rd grade teacher; Karen

Kleigman Searingtown Librarian; Matee Mahabir, Community Center Account Clerk and Susan Quintyne, Middle School World Language Teacher. The team building leaders rally members to raise awareness, join the event and collect donations to help save lives of those stricken with breast cancer. Bulletin !"#$%&'()*+$&'(",+(",(",+(-",versations and online donations are all part of this HTA district wide effort.The Walk will take place at Jones Beach on October 20th.

who died from the disease two years ago. “It feels good to be able to participate with my family and keep my father-in-law’s 7+7"$*(#328+(2,(&9-0(#(4"&2128+(:#*';(&0+(#5.$7+%<

The American Cancer Society began the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks to unite communities in the ./01( #/#2,&1( 102&( %+#%3*( %2&ease. “This disease has affected my family and many others in our school and community,” commented Lyndsey. “This is a wonderful cause that we need to support.” Today, Making Strides is the largest network of breast cancer events in the nation - and we do more than walk. We raise money to help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking breast cancer research and provide patient services like free rides to chemo, free places to stay near treatment, and a live 24/7 cancer helpline.

Joanne Savitt and The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra This orchestra provides free entertainment at many fundraising events. Joanne Savitt, a Middle School teaching assistant, has volunteered her time by playing the violin for over 34 years! In the past, the orchestra has raised money for Special Olympics, North Shore University Hospital, and currently The Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County.

Jodie Ruggiano, a cancer survivor and Searingtown 5th grade teacher is a team leader for the Making Strides Walk in Central Park, also on October 20. Jodie, with the help of many teachers and staff are fundraising for the event. “My wellness is truly a community effort,” she proudly asserted. “My oncologist is a former Searingtown parent who still lives in the district, as well as my radiation technician, and a few chemo nurses - one a former student! So, indirectly we are all in this together!”

Licia McCarthy and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s - The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event held to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on partici4#,1&( "5( #33( #/+&( #,%( #!23212+&( 1"( 6"2,( 10+( ./01( #/#2,&1( 10+( %2&ease. McCarthy, a Herricks Middle School teaching assistant, volunteers in the walk with her family to honor her father-in-law

Kathy Hoey, a Winthrop Hospital Volunteer - Hoey, a retired HTA Herricks Pupil Personnel Services member, has been a volunteer in the Winthrop Hospital ER for 16 years. “I did it :023+(:"$=2,/(2,(10+(>9423(?+$82-+&(@5.-+(#,%(-",12,9+%(#51+$( 7*($+12$+7+,1(.8+(*+#$&(#/"';(&0+(-"77+,1+%<<(AB(0#8+(0+34+%( many Herrick’s people and their relatives or friends who came through the doors of the hospital.” Kathy asserted, “Doing this gives me a sense of satisfaction.” Kathy proudly quotes St. Francis, “It is in giving that we receive.”

Jodi Thompson and the Holiday Wishes Program - Every year, Middle School Librarian, Jodi Thompson, coordinates the Holiday Wishes program at HMS. This program is directed through the Nassau County Department of Social Services. Par12-24#,1&(0+34(1"(.33(10+(:2&0+&("5(-023%$+,(#-$"&&(C#&&#9(D"9,ty during this special time of year. “We are given the names and holiday wishes of 125 children who are in the Nassau County ?"-2#3(?+$82-+(&*&1+7(#,%(:+(.33(10+2$(:2&0(32&1&';(-"77+,1+%( Jodi. “The majority of the teachers in the school take one, or even two lists and buy the children what they want for the holidays. We wrap the gifts up and send them “From Santa,’ where they are distributed at a party run by Nassau County.” Thompson proudly exclaimed that the generosity of the staff never -+#&+&( 1"( #7#E+( 0+$<( AB( :#1-0( 10+( 32!$#$*( !+-"7+( .33+%( :210( hundreds of beautifully wrapped presents. The joy it brings us ",(D0$2&17#&(7"$,2,/(.33&("9$(0+#$1&(#&(:+(=,":(10#1(09,%$+%&( of kids are waking up to a wonderful morning that may not have otherwise been possible for them. It keeps the true spirit of the holiday season alive here at Herricks Middle School, as we give back to children in a way different from our teaching.” !"##$%&'()"*%+"#',(-''.%$*/$.0

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Jon Kleinman, the power of music In Proust’s seven-volume epic “In search of lost times” there is a 40-page passage on one central character’s reaction to a piece of music he hears at a dinner part.

In the book the music is titled “Sonata for piano and violin in F sharp” by M. Verdurin but in fact the piece is really about Proust’s reaction of a piece of music

by French composer Gabriel Faure.

Proust’s description of the music is so impassioned, beautiful and poignant that you can actually hear the music as you read about it. The ability to write about music in an interesting way is rare indeed.

I love all kinds of music as I’m sure you do too but I really am clueless as to how to describe the fleeting and mysterious pleasures of music. It’s almost like trying to describe love. You know it when you feel it but you’re not sure why.

Edward Albee loved music so much that he wrote “The Box” and “Quotations from Chairman Mao” as if their structure was a musical number. These two plays are always performed back to back by combining a story of a women on a cruise, with the poem “Over the hill to the poorhouse” by Will Carleton, some quotations from Chairman Mao and a variety of comments about life and art from a box on stage. It remains one of my favorite theater experiences.

But I am sure Albee would not be willing to sit with me and discuss music. In fact, I’m not certain he’s still alive.

The only hope I had was to find a music writer from Long Island who might be willing to talk to me about music and why we all love it so.

Well after some hunting DR. TOM FERRARO I tracked down a guy Our Town who lives in Rockville Center and who writes professionally about musical groups. His name is Jon Kleinman.

Jon was raised in Rockville Center by parents who were professors. He was educated at Oberlin College with a degree in philosophy and psychology as a minor.

He is also trained in classical trumpet and now works for SUNY Old Westbury.

However part-time he writes for major music magazines. His central interest is blues and jazz but I persuaded him to give me some reactions to some of the most popular music YouTubes in history. And by popular, I mean YouTube music videos that have from 20 million to 3.5 billion views.

The interview was like a pop quiz where I played 1 minute of each video and then

asked him to give me his impression and here is what he told me: 1) Faure’s Pavane in Fsharp minor. This piece of classical music that was written by Faure when he lived near Paris was the actual piece that Proust was writing about in his novel. It is formal and sad and moving.

Jon told me “this piece contains bass

clarinets, clarinets and flutes which stand out against the strings and have a really expressive quality to them.

The melody is dynamic with crescendos and declines. Very nice.” I could see that I was already over my head so I quickly turned to a more modern piece, a song that music experts say was the most popular song of the 20th Century.

2) The Rolling Stones “I can’t get no satisfaction.” I was lucky enough to have heard this live in Shea Stadium when the Stones toured here many years ago. We were seated in the mezzanine and I noted Continued on Page 64

”A taste of the wry smile and quick wit of music critic, Jon Kleinman”

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2 early horror films to screen with music The Cinema Arts Centre is presenting two critically acclaimed early horror films, “Dracula” and “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,” accompanied by spooky musical scores performed live in the theater.

On Thursday, October 10 at 8:00 pm, the Cinema Arts Centre will be joined by the touring electronic band, “The Invincible Czars,” who will provide a live orchestral accompaniment at a screening of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, one of the most influential films of the silent era.

Their music is inspired by comics, sci-fi, fantasy and horror stories, cartoons, comedians, and classical composers.

Werner Kraus plays the title character in the film, a sinister hypnotist who travels the carnival circuit displaying a sleepwalker named Cesare, played by Conrad Veidt. In one tiny German town, a series of murders coincides with Dr. Caligari’s visit, implicating the mad hypnotist and his sleepwalker. Caligari’s Expressionist style ultimately helped inspire the dark shadows and sharp angles of the film noir urban crime dramas of the 1940s, many of which were directed by such German

Conrad Veidt in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920). Submitted by the Huntington Cinema Arts Centre

émigrés as Billy Wilder and Robert Siodmak. The haunting synth-heavy score provided by The Invincible Czarsfor The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari will be meant to help to craft the atmosphere of a warped world of fear and menace.On Tuesday, October 29 at 7:30 pm, the Cinema Arts Centre will be joined by acclaimed silent film accompanist, Ben Model, who will provide a live score at a screening of the 1931 horror classic, Dracula, starring Bela Lugosi. Model is the resident film accompanist at the Museum of Modern Art and at the Library of Congress’ Packard Campus Theatre. He also performs monthly at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre for their “Anything But Silent” film series.

Dracula is the first of a storied and long line of horror films made by Universal Studios. Bela Lugosi’s portrayal of the Count is considered to be one of the best performances in film history. Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel and subsequent stage plays, including a 1927 Broadway production starring Lugosi, helped to inform his cinematic approach to the legend. Director Tod Browning, cinematographer Karl Freund, and art director Charles D. Hall collaborated to create an eerie gothic atmosphere that perfectly frames Lugosi’s performance. Unusually, Dracula did not have a specific score written for it. Film accompanist Ben Model will be on hand to fill the gaps by providing a live theatre organ underscore for the film. Dracula was selected for the National Film Registry in 2000.

Program event fees for both films are $11 for members of the Cinema Arts Centre and $16 for the public.

Submitted by the Huntington Cinema Arts Centre.

Adelphi welcomes alums for concert Talented alumni from Adelphi University’s Department of Music return to perform an afternoon concert at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 5.

Part of Adelphi’s Annual Spirit Weekend, the show returns Department of Music alumni to the stage of the Concert Hall in a program targeted to the class of 1969, as they celebrate their 50th reunion. Selections from a wide variety of genres including classical, jazz, and Broadway, will be featured on this program.

The Department of Music Alumni Concert takes place on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 4 p.m. on the Westermann Stage in

Adelphi’s PAC Concert Hall.

Tickets are $20, with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and staff. For more information call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.

Ticket sales and additional information are available online.

Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. See more about other upcoming Adelphi PAC offerings at pac.adelphi.edu.

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Happening at the Great Neck Library Library Closings All Great Neck Library locations will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8 for Yom Kippur Eve. The Station and Lakeville Branches will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 9 for Yom Kippur. The Main Library and Parkville Branch will remain open on Oct. 9.

Atria Cutter Mill Residents Exhibition Opening Reception Main Library Gallery All are invited to the opening reception for Atria Cutter Mill Senior Living’s “Good Vibrations”exhibition on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Gallery, 159 Bayview Avenue. The exhibit will be on view until Oct. 29. This bold collection of color field paintings represents the Senior residents’ lighthearted world view. Together they explore the evocative power of color… individually each artist creates their own brand of pop magic and/or psychedelic cool.

Performance Poets Association Readings at Station Join George Pafitis when he hosts Performance Poets Association Readings on Saturday, Oct.5 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market. A monthly Open Mic forum,participate in reading your own work and/or listen and support others.

An Afternoon with Jamie Bernstein at Main Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing Up Bernstein Meet author, narrator,

and filmmaker Jamie Bernstein when she speaks about her book, Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing Up Bernstein on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Avenue.

In a deeply intimate and broadly evocative memoir, the eldest daughter of revered composerconductor Leonard Bernstein offers a rare look at her father on the centennial of his birth. InFamous Father Girl, Bernstein mines the emotional depths of her childhood and invites us into her family’s private world.

Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

Tickets are required and are available at the Main Library Circulation Desk. Please check ticket availability before coming for tickets. Please Note: One (1) ticket per cardholder/person.

How the Internet Changed the Media presented by Brian Rose at Main How the Internet Changed the Media and Why Newspapers, Music, and Television Will Never Be the Same will be presented by Brian Rose on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Avenue. This illustrated lecture will examine the many ways the internet has radically transformed the “old” media of newspapers, magazines, the recording industry, film, radio, and television.

Fire Prevention and Safety at Parkville Learn about fire safety from some of our lo-

cal firefighters from the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 4:15 p.m. at the Parkville Branch Library, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park.

Veterans Donation Drive at Main Library and Parkville Branch Donations for the Veterans Donation Drive to benefit the Northport VA Medical Center will be accepted through Dec. 6 at the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue, and Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park.

The Drive is presented by the Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, the Town Board, and the Town’s Veterans Advisory Committee.

New items only.

Items needed are: Trial size toiletries including toothbrushes, toothpaste, quad track razors, shaving cream, unscented body lotion, brushes and combs, deodorant, nail clippers and shampoo; New (or gently used) luggage with wheels; Crocheted blankets (approx. 48” X 60” or larger); Clothing of all types (sizes large and up) are also welcome donations.

For a complete list of needed items, or for more information, please visit the Town of North Hempstead website at NorthHempsteadNY.gov or call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

YA Volunteers at Great Neck Library Great Neck Library YA volunteers were recognized at the Library’s Sept. 18 Board of Trustees meeting. All six vol-

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GREAT NECK LIBRARY

Jamie Bernstein will speak about her book, Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing Up Bernstein, at the Main Library unteers are young adults from Great Neck who helped with special events and projects. Liel Ezroni, Shy Ezroni, Anna Kaplan, and Alan Golman have dedicated hours of time to help the Library successfully run Girls Who Code.

Jaehyun Kim shared his expertise to teach Latin and Latin Culture to 5th and 6th graders. Ryan Lee has helped out in the Library’s STEM Lab and is running two programs this October.

GreatNeck Library October 28, 2019 Election Information Eligible voters will elect one person to the Board of Trustees for a four-year term (January 2020 -January 2024) and one person to the Nominating Committee for a three-year term (January 2020 – January 2023) to fill the seats that will be expiring in January 2020.

Those elected will take office at the Library Association Annual Reorganization Meeting in January 2020.

Candidates: Board of Trustees – For expiring seat of Scott J. Sontag,

Nominating Committee Candidate: Scott J. Sontag. Nominating Committee – For expiring seat of Patrick McDonnell, Nominating Committee Candidate: Steve M. Jacob.

Voter Eligibility: In order to vote, you must be 18 years of age or older, a resident of the Great Neck School District and either a valid Library cardholder by the Record Date of Oct. 7, 2019, or a registered voter with the Nassau County Board of Elections.

To obtain a valid Great Neck Library card, present one form of identification showing your name and Library School District address at the Circulation Desk of any Great Neck Library location.

In-person voting will be held on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Voting sites are the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck 11023 for those residents who live north of Northern Boulevard; and the Parkville Branch Library, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park 11040 for residents who live south of Northern Boulevard.

Voting by Proxy: Proxies must be requested on a form provided by the Library. Proxy request forms are available at all Great Neck Library locations, on the Library’s website at greatnecklibrary.org and also in the Library’s Newsletter. Oct. 22 is the last day for the Library to mail Proxy Ballots. Arrangements will be made by the Director’s Office for Proxies to be picked up in person for proxy requests received after this date.

Completed Proxies must be received at the Main Post Office on Welwyn Road by Oct. 25 before 5:00 p.m. or deposited in a locked box at Main or the Branches before 5:00 p.m. on this date.

For general questions about the election, call 516-466-8055, ext. 201.

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

In order to access this service, Library District residents can log on to cancellations.com, type in their zip code or Great Neck Library and obtain information on program cancellations or Library closings. In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic e-mails from cancellations.com when the Library has posted any information. This is a great way for Library District residents who are connected online to be advised of weather-related changes in Library hours or programs.

Solutions for a Camera club to meet on Oct. 14 ‘green’ economy North Shore Action of Great Neck will showcase the Sierra’s Club documentary film “Reinventing Power: America’s Clean Energy Boom” in the Great Neck Library, Main Building,159 BayviewAve on Nov. 6 from 7:00-8:45 P.M. A lively discussion and Q and A will follow with the Sierra Club.

Please arrive early as the program will begin promptly at 7:00.

The Manhasset-Great Neck Camera Club will hold a meeting on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.at the Manhasset Public Library, located at 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset, NY 11030.

This meeting will feature a “Competition Evening” where skilled club members will have their work judged by master photographer Donna Crinnian, who will provide instructive technical comments, as the photos are shown on a large screen.

A “Meet and Greet”takes place from 6 to 7:00 p.m.

Our meetings are open to all.

We are a welcoming group of photographers in an active club and can assist all classes and skill levels of digital photographers, from iPhone, Point & Shoot, Beginners, and Advanced. Visit our web siteMGNCC.ORGwhich has links to the “Color Wheel”, our club newsletter, and a wealth of photography information. For further information, please email mgncc@optonline.net.

Submitted by the Manhasset-Great Neck Camera Club.

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Debate on where Town hires new Legislature located parks commissioner Continued from Page 10 a Sept. 29, 1898, New York Times article.

“The site is within three minutes’ walk of the railroad station, on the Old Country Road,” the Times article said.

A 1998 article by The Times said Stewart acquired 1,500 acres from local farmers encompassed by “Old Country Road on the north and Hempstead Village to the south,” borders that coincide with the north and southern borders of the present-

day Village of Garden City.

Mineola was selected as the county seat before the village incorporated in 1906 and defined its southern border as Old Country Road. The Village of Garden City where the county offices reside was incorporated in 1919.

The county offices continue to be serviced by the Mineola post office, despite Garden City having a post office within its boundaries.

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Continued from Page 8 “Arnyce’s extensive professional experience developing and maintaining a high standard of park programming and special events for the city’s park patrons will be a welcome addition to our town’s park system,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said Monday.

Foster-Hernandez, a native of Harlem, began her work with New York City parks as a teenager by spearheading efforts for youth, teen and adult programs for the 59th Street Recreation Center.

During her 10 years of work, she spearheaded events that raised $17 million for the center and increased facility membership from 100 members to 25,000.

Now, after receiving a Master’s in Business Administration from Louisiana State University this year, she will oversee a department that has over 50 parks and 300 part-time and full-time staff members.

“I will use my 30 years of experience to provide happy, fun and healthy recreational activities while working toward operational efficiency,” she said.

Foster-Hernandez will take over a position that has been vacant since the departure of Jill Weber in early July. She served as the parks commissioner for four and a half years. The hire will mark the second consecutive female commissioner whose park experience began in New York City.

Bosworth cited Foster-Hernandez’s city experience, saying, “Her impressive ability to manage hundreds of New York City Parks employees will serve her well here in the Town of North Hempstead.

I look forward to working with her and see what wonderful ideas she has for our residents.”

Foster-Hernandez will begin her tenure as parks commissioner on Monday.

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READERS WRITE

Wayne Reed: my employer, my friend

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oday I received the bad that my former employer and friend, Wayne Reed has passed away at age 78.

Wayne Reed was president of Northeast Plumbing in Mineola until he retired a number of years ago and had moved to Florida. I had known Wayne for about 40 years since he hired me back in 1980 when we were in Great Neck and worked for him for many decades.

He was a good businessman but his kindness to others was unequal. Wayne also did volunteer work and did what he could to help others in need.

Those he employed he treated like family. He often said to me: “Fred I think of you like a brother, so do the right thing by me.”

Wayne over the years often helped me with my various financial problems which I don’t know many employers would have done the same. He was a big man at six foot five but had a heart full of kindness that generated much sunshine.

Last Christmas he sent me a Christmas card that read, “”Fred thanks for being a good friend and thank you for the years.”

I am 70 years old and have met many people but I think God broke the mold when he brought Wayne Reed into this world. Wayne’s family and friends are truly mourning a good man, as I am as well. Wayne Reed will be greatly missed.

Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Mineola

Manhattenhenge in 2019

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nlookers began to notice and gaze, I stopped to be with them for my part.

The moon was a faint white sliver high in the sky.

The sun was a bright star at the center of my heart— its flame sifting through the streets that merge with the world took deep root.

Between the apogee and perigee is an ocean

moored at the edge of night, cradling what I can never finish before I head home, bone tired and running late—in the scheme of things an ending just like any other day.

The days and nights fall into place and begin again, but I am relieved and so amazed—the shining was a blessing, unlike yesterday.

Stephen Cipot Garden City Park

Patriots who support Trump

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t’s time to recognize some writers who are proud to express their patriotism and love for this great country despite the fake news and lies that abound.

Specifically, I’d like to thank Mark Laytin, Walter Jaworski and Dr. Wayne Roth for their support of President Trump and what he is doing for our United

States of America. Remember that it is always easier to take the passive approach, but to paraphrase Edmund Burke, evil triumphs because good men do nothing.

It’s time to get the ball rolling for the future!

Eric Spinner New Hyde Park

A request for guidelines for candidate signs

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pen letter to all political candidates and campaign staff: We all understand every candidate’s need to advertise your name seeking election and support your efforts to serve this community.

The Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations seeks your campaign’s voluntary cooperation with the following Common Sense Guidelines we adopted in 2017 that address safety first – the chronic annual condition of signs that divert attention of drivers by being placed at heavily trafficked vehicle and pedestrian intersections or dangerous blind roadway

curves, and that cause visual littering in our communities. The Common Sense Guidelines are: No signs: Prior to six weeks before the election day.

On municipality owned (Public) property- which wrongly convey a municipality’s endorsement of any candidate.

Within 75 feet before any intersection with a traffic control device or crosswalk.

Within 75 feet before any posted official yellow roadway warning sign (bind curves, pedestrian crossings, RR track).

No more than 2 signs of the same sign within 75 feet of any

other campaign sign. and Maintain list of locations where every sign is placed that you can then use to remove every sign by 10 days after the election.

Additional background of this issue is posted on the Greater Council website: https:// www.manhassetcivic.org/newsevents/ and we wish all candidates a productive campaign.

Rich Bentley Manhasset President, Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations, Inc.

Future of Democratic Party

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efining what has been driving the transformation of the Democratic Party in the current election cycle hasn’t been easy.

Not only is this important to our politics on a national scale, but perhaps in no other place in the country is more emblematic of the challenge than our own Nassau County.

But Time Magazine editor and author Anand Giridharadas just summed it up perfectly: “Democrats wanted to tell people that they could fight for those at the bottom without making those at the top less powerful.

But that has changed, and it’s a significant moment that deserves attention. The great myth of the age of capital was that the people down there were “left behind” by those above them.

Whereas the truth was that those down below were there because people were standing on them. The emerging new consensus recognizes the link between those below and those above.

Recognizes that the people down below are there because of those above and that the people above are up there because of how they lock others down. The emerging consensus of the Democrats now rests in a realism about the urgency of fighting plutocracy. “ And the Clinton/Obama/ Biden wing of the Democratic Party supported this social and economic construct. From this, the Warren/Sanders/OcasioCortez wing grew, out of revul-

sion over the results. And the old guard doesn’t seem to be grasping what the implications are, nor will they take responsibility for the outcome.

As an example, the Clinton Foundation may indeed perform good works. But its support depends on a network of a rarefied class of moneyed interests that must be placated and fed to keep it going.

Joe Biden’s first money-raising event was held at a Comcast executive’s home. During his campaign, he seems tone-deaf to the real issues people are facing and thinks his branding as a soft moderate will carry him through.

But lately, his numbers have been slipping as it becomes apparent he doesn’t intend to do anything transformative. To the old guard, that brings a sigh of relief. To the new, “Obama 2.0” isn’t a policy choice, no matter how bizarre the current administration is.

Local Democrats mirror this dynamic with perfect symmetry.

Without any sense of the obvious irony, the Nassau Democratic Party created an astroturf “grass roots” organization, and named it “Route 25,” not even realizing how self-incriminating the very name is.

Not only is Route 25 the home of Fendi, Prada, an Aston Martin dealership, a dozen upscale restaurants, then leading into Old Brookville, but the road itself is also the dividing line between the local plutocracy and

the rest of the county. Politically speaking, if you don’t live north of 495, you’re roadkill.

And who could blame them?

The system has been great for them. Thanks to our property tax system, which would be considered too regressive even for Leona Helmsley’s tastes, they’re living on the backs of the people they claim to be fighting for. Or, if you will, “standing on them.” Without a hint of self-awareness, these people actually flatter themselves as “progressives.”

One of the grandees who formed this organization even boasted to me that he was a “job creator,” parroting Mitt Romney.

That’s not even how the economics works, but the attitude is implicit, in that these people are “progressive” solely by reserving for themselves what specific issues they alone choose to support that makes them so, and can’t imagine the level of economic dysfunction and hardship they’re enabling. In fact, they’re completely blind to it.

People still haven’t grasped the meaning of the past 19 years, and how the transformation of the economy begs for a new policy template to deal with it.

This next election isn’t about Republican vs. Democrat. It’s going to be what kind of Democrat gets elected, and if they have the will to make the changes to the American social contract we desperately need. It’s no small thing.

Donald Davret Roslyn

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READERS WRITE

President Trump is not a conservative

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r. Roth seems to be praising Donald Trump as if he was a conservative. And yet Donald Trump’s signature policy has been his unconstitutional tax increases. Let’s talk about that and not side issues.

Article 1 of the Constitution states “The Congress shall have the Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises.”

There is no provision of the constitution giving Congress the authority to delegate this power to the President. And yes, tariffs (Duties) are clearly included in the taxation clause. So the “Trade Promotion Act” which Donald Trump has acted under is unconstitutional. A conservative might question how taxing something is a way of promoting it.

Even if Donald Trump could get congressional approval for his tax increases, they would be bad policy. Tariffs raise relatively little revenue compared to the harm they cause.

Donald Trump has spent more than the revenue collected on a program to compensate farmers for disasters (the disaster being Chinese retaliation for his own unconstitutional tax increase).

Although tariffs may raise employment on one industry, they hurt employment in other industries. For example, his tariffs on steel have hurt the automobile industry.

Imports are part of the American standard of living, raising their prices just leaves us with less stuff. It also hurts employment by leaving American consumers with less money to

spend on other goods and services.

The money we spend on imports is used by foreigners to buy American exports or invest in American assets. Of course, some people will be worse off, but as conservatives used to say, it is not the job of government to pick winners or losers.

So please explain Dr. Roth, why you support Donald Trump’s unconstitutional tax increases?

Will you claim that Demo-

crats have done it too? Yes, they have and think about what Elizabeth Warren might do following Donald Trump’s precedent.

Will you claim that we need this to protect American workers? That only makes sense if you view the job of steelworker as more important than an autoworker.

Will you claim we need to stop Chinese theft of American intellectual property? Taxing Americans seems to be an odd way of doing that.

Will you claim that tariffs aren’t really taxes as Donald Trump has claimed? The constitution and the dictionary disagree.

As a conservative, you should be attacking Donald Trump, the most socialist president the United States has had since Richard Nixon (remember wage-price controls). Why aren’t you?

Roger Cooper Albertson

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Business&RealEstate

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Changing demographics forum

had attended a forum put out by Blank Slate Media and Steve Blank, editor and publisher of its’ six north shore local papers on Thursday, Sept 26 @ the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Manhasset.

Featured panelists were Jack Schirnman, Nassau County Controller, Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, president and CEO of Family and children’s Association of Long Island; Michael F. Nagler, Superintendent of the Mineola Public Schools; and Kyle Strober, executive director for the Association for a Better Long Island.

The overall discussion was about the 2020 census (which occurs every ten years) and its impact on the monies that are provided to local governments, schools, for roads, local social programs and to be able to have an accurate account of all the inhabitants in Long Island, especially in Nassau County.

The additional conversation was provided about the impact of that 25 to 34-year-olds living at home in 2016 (44 percent, but nationally was 16 percent).

Also touched upon was their student debt and millennials being able to stay here on Long Island as well as information provided about the local economy.

Also (based on the handouts) in that same period, Baby Boomers accounted for seventy percent of homeowners, 60 percent were Gen X and thirty percent were Millennials.

It was disclosed that many, especially in the minority communities are undercounted in the census out of fears of those who are here illegally and possibly being extradited back to their country of origin. Information pamphlets were handed out with some very crucial and critical statistics about why Long Island is losing millions of dollars of aid from the federal government.

Here are the major reasons why we are losing valuable federal dollars and what we need to do in having a more accurate census: 1.) Verifying young children 2.) Highly mobile people 3.) Racial and ethnic minorities 4.) Non-English speakers 5.) Low-income Households 6.) People who are homeless 7.) Undocumented immigrants and families 8.) People who distrust the government 9.) People with mental/physical disabilities The discussion also went through the many agencies that

PHILIP A. RAICES Real Estate Watch

will be involved in providing an accurate census next year. There was a good amount of time spent delving into the major problems and solutions of keeping the millennial population on Long Island.

The younger panelists seemed to express whether they too could exist on Long Island in the future. What will happen with the future of businesses having an insufficient pool of educated employees as the millennials and generation Xers leave Long Island to other states and towns with better opportunities and a lower cost of living?

Even with the growing population of those living with their parents due to the high cost of

housing and many with excessive student debt, where 67 percent have to postpone homeownership or even rentals.

But when they save enough money, there is the tendency to move away from Long Island to enable their money to go further in purchasing a homed and having a life! Baby Boomers, who are living longer and who continue to reside on Long Island, staying in their homes and not moving (or have a second home during the winter) have not been adding to housing inventory (which is still lower than the normal 6-7 months) as fast as they had in the past. However, this has kept prices on the lower end in a stronger position, due to demand. Prices don’t appear to be coming down over the next 3-5 years, (as was discussed in a previous column the other week; so the “brain drain” will continue on Long Island).

It appears that whatever rental housing that has been or is being constructed, which is much higher priced and is beyond the reach of many and are seeing the continuing erosion of what we use to call the “middle class.” Our middle class grew and had fueled our economy from World War II going forward.

However, we have seen more and more of our younger generation, who might be considered our “new middle class” is not necessarily going to being able to attain that status, due to their student debt, causing the lack of funds for a down payment and the high prices in purchasing their first home on Long Island.

Studies from The Office of Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman, have shown that thirty-eight percent of student debt is held by individuals under thirty.

This is a major dilemma for those who want to stay on Long Island and be able to afford to purchase a place to live. If a solution can be attained this would assist in those individuals being able to have a better opportunity to stay and live in Nassau County.

This will also add more potential employees for local companies as well as in other boroughs. In my opinion, it’s all about lowering the cost of newly constructed rental housing and making it affordable to compete with other states and towns. Somehow our local, state and federal governments need to brainstorm and devise new ways to enable local builders to provide the fifty thousand plus new housing units needed by 2030 (Office of the Nassau County Comptroller, Jack Schnirman, The Deal for the next generation policy and research unit August 2019) and at the same time be profitable.

Maybe a VAT tax (value added tax) similar to what they do in other countries (also placed on all internet sales), replacing our sales tax, enabling to lower our real estate taxes.

So those who spend the most would pay more. Only time will tell as to how we can solve our housing issues, while receiving the maximum dollars out of our census from the federal government and at the same time, to be able to keep as many of our up and coming generations from leaving Long Island.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/ Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute and also as a Certified International Property Specialist. For a consultation, he can be reached by Cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions or concerns.

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Recent Real Estate Sales in Great Neck Great Neck Real Estate Market Conditions MEDIAN SALES PRICE $975,000 Demographics near Great Neck, NY Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

City 9,102 5,496 42.3 2.9 89,755 53,791

County 1,352,825 4,752 42.5 2.9 85,195 45,421

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141 Shoreward Drive, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,318,000 Date: 08/16/2019 6 beds, 4 Full baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 134x111 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $17,638 MLS# 3128747

2 Hampton Court, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,195,000 Date: 09/06/2019 4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: IRR Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $21,176 MLS# 3141240

19 Shadow Lane, Great Neck Sold Price: $950,000 Date: 08/27/2019 4 beds, 3 Full baths Style: Exp Ranch # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 79x162 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $18,531 MLS# 3142448

4707 Concord Avenue, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,332,500 Date: 08/16/2019 4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 50x106 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $14,676 MLS# 3136672

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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South girls soccer sits atop conference Continued from Page 1 one goal. Our seniors especially are at the helm of that leadership.”

Among the seniors is goalkeeper Maya Pfeiffer, whose 50 saves are second best in the conference. She is on pace for a fourth consecutive season of improvement and to surpass last season’s total of 62 saves.

Averaging around five saves per game, and allowing just one goal per game has made an impression on the coaching staff and the rest of the team.

“Maya’s play has been reflective of the team … consistently improving,” Neville said. “We’ve had to make some players play several different positions, and switch up the lineup a lot, but it’s nice to have her as that one constant in goal.”

With a season that has featured several injuries to players, and having Kristina Garcia, one of the premier players, take a leave to play for the Dominican national soccer team for her age

group, Neville emphasized the importance of flexibility. Some players have had to move from their traditional role of defenders and play more midfield and offense, while having others who are typically on the attack, hold back and stay closer to the goal.

“That’s been one of the main differences in this team that I’ve seen,” said Neville. “In my 11 years of coaching teams, the way this team is so unselfish, and the knowing to use each other because they understand they need to, is something that you can’t coach.”

Garcia, who was named the Conference Player of the Year in 2018, picked up where she left off, leading the conference in both goals (16) and total points (32).

The offense was expected to lessen a bit once she departed for her brief hiatus to the Dominican Republic two weeks ago, but since her departure,

the team has scored 11 goals in three games, with players such as junior midfielder Jill Klieman stepping up. In those games, Klieman has contributed four goals and three assists.

“Jill has been huge for our team,” said Neville. “Obviously Kristina is a big part of our offense, but when you’re able to have someone like Jill step into the offense and attract that same amount of attention from opposing defenses, it makes everyone else’s assignments so much easier to manage.”

The Lady Rebels have five regular-season games remaining, with their opponents’ combined record at 9-12-4. Neville said the remainder of the regular season is the most crucial stretch of the year. The team’s next two games feature Long Beach and Mineola, the only two other teams in the conference with winning records.

“I’m extremely proud of this squad,” Neville said. “They have

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Jocelyn Maze with a throw-in during the first half of Great Neck South’s 4-0 win over Hewlett on Saturday. overcome some obstacles, hold themselves accountable, and show extreme maturity going into the final stretch of the year.

I think we’re in great shape to build off what we couldn’t finish last year.”

Husband fundraises in late wife’s name Continued from Page 4 vidual counseling.

“If people need any support, body mind and spirit, we’re here,” Hight said. “If anybody in the family has had a cancer diagnosis, we’re here to support them in any way possible.”

Last year, Hight said, the 5K raised $110,000 for the

center, and the center’s goal this year is $125,000. An estimated 600 people will run or walk, and members of the center will join as well.

“Many of them come to be volunteers or just be part of the fun community feeling that we’re trying to accomplish,” Hight said. “It’s not strictly for high level runners, we’re encouraging people to

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“ ancer can be financially toxic.”

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walk, one with strollers, families. We really want this to be seen as a real, true community

event.”

Marx will be running with his dog Gibbs for the third year in a row. So far, he has raised over $14,000 for the 5K this year, and says it’s important to realize that the Wellness Center is “funded by the good nature of people.”

“As long as people give out of the goodness of their heart, it doesn’t make a difference

whether it’s a dollar or a million dollars,” Marx said.

Sid Jacobson JCC’s sixth annual Stronger Than Cancer 5K Run takes place on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 300 Forest Drive in East Hills, and begins at 8 a.m.

Online registration is available on the JCC’s website under “Special Events.”

COMMUNITY NEWS

Guidance Center to honor Allied CEO North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center has announced that Louis P. Iglesias, President and Chief Executive Officer at Allied World Assurance Company Holdings Ltd., will be the honoree at our Celestial Soirée, which will take place on Oct. 24 at the Garden City Hotel.

“I am proud to put my full support behind North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center,” said Iglesias. “Mental health issues are often misunderstood and can cause lifelong struggles, especially for children. Many will suffer from these issues or will be exposed to those who are. The Guidance Center deals with these tough problems head on and truly makes a big difference in our entire community.”

The co-chairs for this year’s gala are

John J. Bender, CEO, Global Reinsurance at Allied World Assurance, and Wesley D. Dupont, CEO, Global Legal & Strategy at Allied World Assurance. Journal co-chairs are Nancy and Lewis B. Lane.

The emcee is Stacey Sager, of Channel 7’s Eyewitness News.

“At Allied World, community support is a priority,” said Dupont. “The Guidance Center offers a vital service that benefits local families in need, and we are proud that Lou Iglesias is being honored by an organization that brings hope and healing to so many.”

Emcee Sager spoke eloquently of the need to provide help for children and teens during difficult times. “We all want our children to soar, but let’s not be ashamed to help them weather the turbulence,” she said. “As a mother of

two from Long Island, it is my greatest hope that resources such as the Guidance Center can give families and children the tools we need to be at our strongest… especially when life gets bumpy!”

Guidance Center Executive Director Andrew Malekoff noted that the Guidance Center is proud of its commitment to provide essential mental health services to all children and families, regardless of their ability to pay. “The generous support of our donors and sponsors at the Celestial Soirée will help us to maintain the highest standard and quality of care to our community,” he said.

The gala will feature delicious food, live music, dancing and fabulous auction and raffle prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Guidance Center. To learn more about becoming a sponsor or an

underwriter or purchasing tickets, please visit www.northshorechildguidance.org/ events, call (516) 626-1971 ext. 309 or email pmadden@northshorechildguidance.org.

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G.N. officials discuss revitalization Continued from Page 1 the Great Neck school board, local architect Mark Stumer and others from around the community.

“One of the things that came up in a recent meeting with [North Hempstead Town Supervisor] Judi Bosworth was that not only did tons of people shop, and eat in Great Neck,” Warner said, “but people came here. It was a destination to come to. Now, neither of those things are true.

People don’t want to shop here and people don’t want to stay here.”

Eric Alexander, director of Vision Long Island, which partners with communities across the island to promote economic revitalization and stability, said, “I think there’s a lot of effort that’s been done here for years.”

He talked about the shared aspects of the Great Neck community, such as roadways, public transportation, music and arts centers, and schools.

“Plenty of other villages and towns would kill to have the problems that you guys have,” he said. “As big as problems may seem for yourselves and your residents, there are other areas that are not in as good of a starting point for revitalization as Great Neck is currently.”

“I think that the main issue here, and common problem all of our villages face, is the dilapidation of Middle Neck Road,” said Bart Sobel, deputy mayor of the Village of Great Neck. “For an affluent community to be stuck with the lack of resources we currently face and the 20-something people that try to bottleneck progress, it’s increasingly difficult to try and revitalize.”

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Eric Alexander of Vision Long Island speaks to the crowd of public officials The most recent proposal for residential development in the downtown area was to build a four-story residential complex at 777 Middle Neck Road. It was discussed during the last Village of Great Neck board meeting on Sept. 17, and the presentation was met with frustration and unanswered questions by Great Neck residents.

Stumer, a principal architect for the past 25 years, followed Sobel’s comments by touching on the difficulties of business development in the area.

“The bottom line here is that we need developers, and they don’t want to come here,” he said. In the amount of time it has taken several projects to get approved on the Great Neck peninsula, his compa-

ny put up two 12-story apartment buildings elsewhere, he said. “You have to give them a reason to want to build here, don’t worry about the 20-something people who show up here and have nothing but complaining to do,” he said.

Alexander challenged local officials to reach out to residential advocates to become more involved in board meetings that involve community revitalization.

The discussion also took up factors for and against new residential complexes specifically for millennials.

“Real estate taxes are one of the main factors why these millennials and young professionals can’t be here,” said Levy. “A lot of these people work either in the city or around here, but they just can’t simply

Public works commissioner resigns Continued from Page 13 arose as Gramercy moved to carry out the repairs, company President Vincent Parziale wrote in a letter to DiMaria dated May 15.

From underrepresenting the amount of asbestos to not providing steel needed for the bathhouse, the town’s errors caused weekslong delays that made it difficult to complete the project by the contractually agreed upon date of April 24, 2018, he wrote.

The May 15 letter came in response to one from DiMaria informing Gramercy Group, which declared bankruptcy May 17, that the Town of North Hempstead was plan-

ning to hold it in default for not completing the project in New Hyde Park by April 24, 2018, and having outstanding work to do.

“It is true that the project was not opened until mid-June 2018,” Parziale replied. “However, your letter does not even attempt to present a fair picture of why that happened. Candidly, given all of the town’s issues. It is amazing that the pool even opened at that time.”

“The law is not a fool,” said Gramercy Group’s attorney, Michael McKenna.

When asked for an update on the suit, Trottere said in an email Monday, “The litiga-

tion is proceeding.”

McKenna said that the town recently filed for a motion to dismiss in the Eastern District of New York Bankruptcy Court.

McKenna said that this is “another delaying tactic,” saying that federal court is “far more expedient” and the case would be settled within a year. The town’s intention, McKenna said, is to get the case into state Supreme Court.

Gramercy Group filed the lawsuit in federal Bankruptcy Court July 3.

The complaint chronicles the contractor’s experience working with the town af-

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afford to live here.”

“We want the mixed-income and affordable income for multiresidential areas,” Celender said in response to Levy’s comments. “One of the other main issues is that it takes so much time to plan, agree upon and then construct these complexes that few people want to waste all that time.”

Officials at the meeting discussed the chicken-and-egg controversy over whether residences or businesses should be developed first. On one hand, some argued, once apartments are built, and rent is affordable for a younger crowd, downtown can be revitalized with more attractive storefronts.

“Once we bring in these people who can afford to pay these taxes,” Bral told the crowd, “then we can have a younger crowd start to come into our area, and have building supers be negotiable on the initial rent payments, to make it more affordable to pay. In turn, the residencies will be able to subsidize the commercial properties.”

On the other hand, and from what Alexander has noticed with past projects, it can be beneficial to build enticing storefronts to attract a younger crowd and families.

“What a lot of traditionalist areas such as Great Neck have to realize,” Alexander said, “is that this isn’t, nor can it be, your father’s or grandfather’s downtown anymore. Putting restaurants, bars, commercial clothing stores, places for music and dance right by the train station has shown to make a positive impact on communities we’ve worked with in the past.”

Though no official date has been set yet, the association is hoping to meet once a month to keep working on revitalization and to have those who support it attend village meetings. ter it was awarded the initial $20.7 million contract.

Upon starting the renovation, the contractor encountered what the document describes as shortcomings in the contract that caused delays and extra expense and work.

It ends with its current situation in which the town is withholding $1.3 million for construction issues the town says Gramercy failed to address. That is in addition to about $1.5 million that Gramercy Group says the town has not paid.

Gramercy Group is seeking more than $2.8 million in total.

“The town has refused to meet in good faith to negotiate any payment, whether for contract balance, change order work, or otherwise,” the complaint says.

Former Northeast Plumbing owner dies at 78 Continued from Page 4 partner, Jimmy Simpson, after Reed’s retirement, Bedell said. Bedell said he is still a part-time employee at Northeast Plumbing.

Bedell said that he had known Reed since 1980 when the company was still in Great Neck. Working for Reed, Bedell said he did not feel like any employee, but family. Reed even helped him with

financial troubles, Bedell said “Those he employed he treated like family. Wayne also believed in giving second chances and more to employees that made mistakes and that I can attest to,” Bedell said. “He often said to me. ‘Fred I think of you like a brother, so do right by me.’ Wayne over the years often helped me with my various financial problems, which I don’t know many

employers would have done the same.”

“He was a big man at six foot five but had a heart bigger than his height that did shine. Last Christmas he sent me a Christmas card that read, ‘Fred, thanks for being a good friend and thank you for the years,’” Bedell said.

A celebration of Reed’s life will be held at the Historic Chapel in Woodbury on Oct. 20 at 11:30 a.m.

In addition to Lynch and Weimer, Reed is survived by his wife, Catherine Wolfe, his son Wayne, his daughter Teri McGuire, his grandchildren Lindsey, Andrew, Nicholas, Christina and Ryan, his great-grandchild Connor, and his nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, Reed’s relatives are asking for donations to Treasure Cove Hospice, which took care of Reed.

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Millennials’ needs not being met: comptroller Continued from Page 6 Monti, also the president and CEO of Renaissance Downtowns, cited an independent study from Destination Long Island’s Site Selectors Guild, which found that no companies with more than 500 employees had moved to Long Island from out of state in the past 60 years.

“Businesses and corporations want the same thing that the stock market wants, they want certainty,” Monti said.

“They don’t want to come here and think they’re going to go through three years of approvals and get Article 78. They say, ‘you know what, why am I here?’ Look

at what Amazon did, they said ‘see you later’ as soon as the kitchen got hot.”

Additionally, Monti noted a lack of satisfaction in the “disappearing middle class,” and suggested implementing a unified tax exempt policy to put requirements on developers to build more affordable housing.

“I don’t want to have my hand out as a developer. I want to say, how do I contribute so we can mandate developer contribution?” Monti said. “We can show regionally that we’re out to actually keep our young people here and when we do that, then we’ll begin to attract.”

County crackdown on counterfeit vapes

Sport Psychology

Continued from Page 10 The Consumer Affairs Department said that several of the counterfeit vape products displayed stickers labeling them for sale in Canada, including product warning information in French and English.

It is unclear whether the products were actually approved for sale in Canada and other foreign countries listed on the stickers.

Violations for the sale of black-market vaping products carry a maximum fine of $5,000.

Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker (D-Plainview) introduced legislation at the end of May that would ban the sale of most flavored e-cigarette products in Nassau. Since its introduction, the bill has not been placed on the legislative cal-

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Drucker’s legislation would allow an e-cigarette ban to remain in place on the county level if a statewide ban was reversed.

A statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and nicotine e-liquids, as well as the sale of menthol-flavored ecigarettes, is to take effect Friday. Retailers who violate the ban will be subject to a fine of up to $2,000 for each offense.

Nassau residents can report retailers who are selling vape products that are labeled for sale in other countries to the Department of Consumer Affairs at 516-571-2600 or fill out a consumer complaint form on the department’s website at https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/2479/ Consumer-Complaint-Form.

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3) Bob Dylan “Sad eyed lady of the lowlands.” Jon immediately said “Elvis freed up the body in the ’50s and Dylan freed up the mind in the ’60s. With his lyrics he had a way of getting people to think.

I’m not sure but that may have been that was Al Cooper on keyboards.”

4) AC/DC “Thunderstruck” I have always felt that this is one of the most amazing, exciting and joyful songs ever written and you can see how the crowds who attend this Australian bands concerts were in a full-on frenzy when they heard the guitar and the chant “thunda” over and over.

After viewing this video Jon told me “Frank Zappa once said when properly operated an electric guitar is the most blasphemous instruments ever made.

They use Gibson solid ST guitars with special amps and produce the sound of testosterone and rebellion mixed together. Upper middle-class kids raised in Rockville Center weren’t supposed to like their stuff but I did anyway.”

5) Bee Gees “Night Fever” The Bee Gees wrote the soundtrack to the John

Travolta smash hit film “Saturday Night Fever” in 1976 at the height of the disco craze. Jon told me “This is what we call ‘four on the floor’ beat very simple and catchy. The disco movement rose fast and then died even faster.

It presented too much of a threat to middle class white macho men because it presented the male as sexual and feminine.”

6) Taylor Swift “Me” This Taylor Swift video cost a small fortune to make and set all sorts of records such as 29,000,000 views in a 24-hour period. It was made in Paris, uses some French language, bright pastel colors as she pairs up with superstar vocalist Brendon Urie. Jon smiled after seeing this video and remarked “This is what we call the musical equivalent of junk food.

This kind of music started out in the ’80s with MTV and technological use of synthesizers and electronic drums.

If you like candy you’ll probably like this stuff.”

And now I know why the world loves Psy’s “Gangnam Style,” ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” and Bruno Mars “Uptown Funk.” It’s the very same reason we like Hostess Cupcakes, Twinkies and Devil Dogs.

They taste soooo good!

They are not too good for you, they do not build muscle, they will add pounds to the waistline, they have no nutritional value and do not foster good health. But they taste sooooo good!

And that’s just a few of the things I learned about music from Jon Kleinman.

Unfortunately for me, it looks like I have to bone up on my classical music taste and cut down on my sugar intake. But honestly, who doesn’t like Bruno Mars “Uptown Funk” with this pink dinner jacket, his cool white fedora and all his hip hop moves. It may be candy but its very cool candy nonetheless.

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Town officials attend annual 10 Meyer Suozzi Magnolia Gardens BBQ attorneys honored

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD

(Left to Right): Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman, Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Council Member Peter Zuckerman, Council Member Viviana Russell, Bishop Lionel Harvey, Supervisor Judi Bosworth, New York State Senator Anna Kaplan, Council Member Veronica Lurvey, Reciever of Taxes Charles Berman, Nassau County Legislator Ellen Birnbaum and Westbury Board of Education President Robert Troiano North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Council Members Viviana Russell, Peter Zuckerman, and Veronica Lurvey along with Town Clerk Wayne Wink and Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman attended the Annual Barbecue at Magnolia Gardens in Westbury on Sept. 19.

The North Hempstead Housing Authority hosts the barbeque every year for all the tenants

Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. has announced that 10 of its attorneys have been named as 2019 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service, includes outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

The publication recognizes no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in each state while no more than 2.5 percent are named to Rising Stars. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent

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of Magnolia Gardens and Manhasset Valley.

Festivities included food, music, and activities. Other elected officials in attendance included: New York State Senator Anna Kaplan, Assemblyman Chuck Levine, Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe, Nassau County Legislator Ellen Birnbaum, and Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman.

Whitney Pond Park cleanup

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD

Assembly Member Ed Ra and Supervisor Judi Bosworth (center) celebrate the achievements of the Women of Distinction Award honorees

Ra honors local women at event PHOTO COURTESY OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD

Council member Veronica Lurvey joins members of the Great Neck Chinese Association, Temple Israel of Great Neck and Parks employees at the Whitney Pond Park cleanup.

North Hempstead Town Council Member Veronica Lurvey attended a community clean up on Sept. 22 at Whitney Pond Park in Manhasset.

The clean-up was in partnership with Temple Israel, Temple Beth-El and the Great Neck Chinese Association to build community relationships.

The Town donated four trees that were planted during the event. Volunteers worked throughout the afternoon to plant the trees and to help continue to beautify the park.

Also in attendance was Nassau County Legislator Ellen Birnbaum.

Supervisor Judi Bosworth attended New York State Assembly Member Ed Ra’s Seventh Annual Women of Distinction Awards on Sept. 14 at the Westbury Library.

The event celebrated the accomplishments of extraordinary women who have made a positive impact on the local community. Supervisor Bosworth presented all the honorees with citations in recognition of their accomplishments.

This year’s honorees included Janet Bevers of Garden City Park, Ruth Valentine of Williston Park, Patricia Blennau of New Hyde Park, Kristy Bourne-Jaime of Franklin Square, Diane Buono of New Hyde Park, Danielle Genova of Garden City, Jacqueline Botta of Franklin Square, Katharine Jushchenko of Garden City and Cathedral Nursery School in Garden City.

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NYU Winthrop announces 2019 ‘Fusion’ gala honorees John F. Collins, president and CEO of NYU Winthrop Hospital, is pleased to announce the honorees for the hospital’s 28th Annual Gala, “Fusion,” taking place on Saturday, October 26 at RXR Plaza in Uniondale.

Garden City resident Charles M. Strain, immediate past chairman of the Board of Directors at NYU Winthrop Hospital, and Dr. Jonathan A. Haas, a Port Washington resident and chair of Department of Radiation Oncology at NYU Winthrop, will each receive the hospital’s highest honorary award, the Streaming Star, in recognition of their years of service and vast contributions to NYU Winthrop and its patients.

“In all facets of life, the 2019 Gala Honorees, Charlie Strain and Dr. Jonathan Haas, exemplify strong leadership, commitment, and character and have impacted NYU Winthrop, its patients, and staff in tremendous ways,” said John F. Collins, president and CEO of NYU Winthrop. “Both individuals are deserving of this recognition for all they have contributed to the hospital, including our partnership with NYU Langone Health.”

Strain has had a long-standing relationship with NYU Winthrop Hospital, playing a key leadership role during a time of tremendous growth and elevated prominence for the hospital.

Strain joined the board of directors in 2002 and was elected board chair in 2006. During his 13-year tenure as chairman, Strain consulted on all facets of the hospital’s business and operations, especially building the hospital’s academic and research programs. His years of unwavering service, combined with philanthropic support, have aided the hospital’s continued growth and success. His visionary leadership and strong business acumen were critical throughout the hospital’s recent merger with NYU Langone Health, leading the hospital to a momentous new chapter in its 100plus year history.

In addition to his vast contributions to NYU Winthrop, Strain has been a leader in the community, with his philanthropic work encompassing healthcare, medical research, the arts, the business community, and family and children’s charities on Long Island.

He serves on the boards of the Long Island Association, Family and Children’s Association, and Accelerate Long Island, Inc. Strain was a managing partner at the law firm Farrell Fritz, P.C. from 2001 to 2015. During that time, he institu-

Garden City resident Charles M. Strain, immediate past chairman of the board of directors at NYU Winthrop Hospital tionalized a pro bono program, encouraging attorneys to handle cases for individuals and organizations in need in the local community. In 2019, The Best Lawyers in America recognized Strain with the Long Island Healthcare Lawyer of the Year award. Strain has been married to his wife, Denise, for 40 years. They have two daughters, Caitlin and Alicia. He earned his Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University School of Law and is a proud Chaminade High School alumnus.

Haas is chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at NYU Winthrop Hospital and Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at NYU Long Island School of Medicine. A pioneer in CyberKnife®, Haas has performed over 5,000 CyberKnife treatments to treat prostate cancer — more than any physician in the U.S. CyberKnife is a non-invasive treatment that delivers extraordinarily accurate, targeted radiation to tumors.

NYU Winthrop is a teaching center for this technology, which is also used to treat cancers of the breast, brain and lungs. Physicians from all over the world visit the hospital to learn CyberKnife techniques under the auspices of Dr. Haas and the radiation oncology team. The American Society for Radiation Oncology— which holds the world’s most important meeting for the radiation oncology community — turns to Haas to lead training in stereotactic body radiation therapy, the type of radiation used in CyberKnife, for its members.

Dr. Haas is a prolific researcher, continually pursuing new avenues to enhance cancer care and improve outcomes. He led the largest singleinstitution (NYU Winthrop) study that reviewed the effectiveness of CyberKnife in treating prostate cancer.

The study, which involved sev-

eral thousand patients, showed a long-term disease-free survival rate of 95 percent. Dr. Haas has been widely published and serves as a peer-reviewer of articles for the industry’s most prestigious academic publications: Radiation Oncology; Frontiers in Radiation Oncology; and International Journal of Radiation, Biology and Physics. In addition, he lectures on CyberKnife internationally, having most recently been hosted by forums in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Haas is an avid runner, and competed in two New York City marathons — at the age of 40 and then at 50. He holds a brown belt in Bujinkan, a form of martial arts.

He and his wife, Jodi, have 15-yearold twins, Daniel and Remi. Haas received his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis and completed a residency in Radiation Oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, serving as Chief Resident his final year.

Proceeds from this year’s Gala will benefit the expansion and modernization of the hospital’s New Life Center, which provides obstetrical, pediatric, and neonatal services.

This important project will enable NYU Winthrop to continue to provide exceptional, family-focused maternity care within a state-of-theart facility and will directly benefit scores of patients and their families.

Guests of NYU Winthrop’s 2019 Gala, Fusion, will enjoy lively music, fine dining, cocktails, and special entertainment. Tickets, sponsorships, and journal opportunities are selling out fast. For more information about NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Annual Gala, visit www. nyuwinthrop.org/events or contact Shari Prinstein in the Office of Development at (516) 663-8275 or via e-mail at shari.prinstein@nyulangone.org.

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26th annual Taste of the Harvest fest Island Harvest Food Bank has announced that its 26th Annual Taste of the Harvest Celebration, presented by New York Community Bank and Petro Home Services, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 6:00 p.m., at Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury.

PSEG Long Island, a longtime supporter of Island Harvest Food Bank in its mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island is this year’s honoree. Shivani Patel of Old Brookville, a junior at Friends Academy will receive the 2019 Student Ambassador Award in recognition of her efforts in helping create a hungerfree Long Island.

Emmy Award-winning Pei-Sze Cheng, a member of NBC 4 New York’s investigative unit, the I-Team will emcee the highly popular and much-anticipated

PSEG Long Island employees volunteering at one of Island Harvest’s Giving Gardens that supplies fruits and vegetables for hungry Long Islanders event that raises funds to support Island Harvest Food Bank’s hunger-relief efforts in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

The Taste of the Harvest Celebration is a gourmet tasting event that features a variety of scrumptious food and desserts from more than 40 of Long Island’s top res-

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The Taste of the Harvest Celebration also features an exciting raffle and a silent auction with prizes that include New York sports memorabilia, weekend getaways, restaurant gift certificates, and much more.

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Shivani has always had a passion for giving back to her community and wishes to spend her time supporting those in need around the world. In recent years, she has immersed herself in her parents’ nonprofit organization, which has helped shape her into the giving, helpful young person that

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She and her family have provided school supplies, Thanksgiving meals, and holiday presents to those who need it most.

Shivani has dedicated much of her time to volunteering at Island Harvest Food Bank, helping out with such events as the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, and the Summer Food Service Program, among others.

Tickets for the Taste of the Harvest Celebration are $325 per person; the purchase helps Island Harvest Food Bank continue its hunger-relief mission throughout Long Island.

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Town of North Hempstead Council District 2: Ragini Srivastava (R) Peter Zuckerman* (D) District 4: David Yaudoon Chiang (R) Veronica Lurvey* (D) District 6: Mariann Dalimonte (D) Dina De Giorgio* (R) *IncumbentVoters are encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity to meet and compare the candidates FREE of charge. Light refreshments will be available.For additional forum information, call 516-627-0831; for additional voting information, go to lwvofnassaucounty.org, and remember tovote Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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G.N. teacher center G.N. orgs host supplies drive meetings for ’19-’20 The Great Neck Public Schools Teacher Center Policy Board is responsible for decision making regarding professional development programming offered by the Great Neck Teacher Center.

The Policy Board will meet on the following dates in the 2019-2020 school year.

All meetings take place at the Great Neck Teacher Center, South Middle School, Room 218. Members of the public are welcome to attend these open meetings.

Meeting dates will be posted on the Teacher Center website (https://www.great-

neck.k12.ny.us/domain/2107) and in local media for public access.

Visitors wishing to attend must sign in to the school security desk with a governmentissued ID upon arrival.

Great Neck Teacher Center Policy Board Meeting Dates 2019-2020: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 (4 P.M.) Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 (4 P.M.) Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 (4 P.M.) Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2020 (4 P.M.) Tuesday, April 21, 2019 (4 P.M.) Tuesday, May 12, 2020 (4 P.M.) Tuesday, June 2, 2020 (4 P.M.)

On Sept. 19, the prestigious Plastic Surgery of New York, The Rotary Club of Great Neck and Allure Salon and Spa, hosted an exceptional and care filled school supply drive to support the needs of local families via the heart-reaching COPAY in Great Neck.

Guests, friends, and even a visit from Nassau County Legislator Ellen Birnbaum created an evening that was both a delight and success.

The gratitude and happiness of the lovely charity volunteer who attended the event brought even further recognition of just how needed this school supply drive was. And so with that being said, big smiles and thanks all around to everyone who took the time in doing what they can to make the evening extra special.

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GNPS/TV to air graduations Merit scholar commendations Tune in now to GNPS/TV to view the June 2019 graduation ceremonies for North Middle School and South Middle School.

GNPS/TV programs are available on-demand, 24/7, on the school district website at www.greatneck.k12. ny.us/tv. Programs can also be viewed in the incorporated villages of Great Neck on Optimum Channel 75 and on Verizon Fios Channel 32. Airing times in program descriptions below are for Optimum and Verizon viewing.

The South Middle School graduation airs at 8 A.M., and at 12, 4, and 8 P.M. The North Middle School graduation airs at 10 A.M., and at 2, 6, and 10 P.M. GNPS/TV programming reflects the offerings of the Great Neck Public Schools and the achievements of its students and staff. Programs are student-produced. For further information, please contact Robert Zahn, director of educational television and broadcast media, by e-mail at rzahn@greatneck.k12.ny.us.

Members of the Great Neck Rotary Club with donations they received from the school supply drive

Forty-one seniors in the Great Neck Public Schools have been named Commended Students in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program.

These students placed among the top 50,000 of the more than 1.5 million juniors who took the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Each honoree received a Letter of Commendation in recognition of exceptional academic promise. Although Commended Students do not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, some become candidates for scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses.

“Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development,

is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation.”

North High Commended Students North High’s Commended Students are: Brandan Chen, Victor Chen, Zekun Dong, Chloe Heiden, Kathleen Katchis, Olivia Liu, Shaun Maher, Judah Nouriyelian, Claire Pan, Marcus Pang, Sally Sarker, and Adam Tsou.

South High Commended Students South High’s Commended Students are: Andrew Apaza, Joshua Cai, Christiana Claus, Valerie Deligiannis, Amal Deochand, Emma Forstner, Daniel Goldberg, Katherine Grosul, Richard Kanders, Veronica Khim, Jaehyun Kim, Jiwon Kim, David Kogan, Sun Mo Koo, Kayla Law, Ryan Lessing, Alan Lin, Sophia Mao, Christopher Ng, Shin Young Park, Lauren Parrott, Benjamin Rossen, Andrew Sheen, Andrew Wang, Emma Yeung, Jinyeong Yu, Alice Zhang, Jingyue Zhang, and Kallista Zhuang.

Events at Great Neck Park District Stepping Stones Lighthouse 5K Run The third annual Stepping Stones Lighthouse 5K Run fundraiser is on Sunday, Oct. 6, 9 A.M., at Steppingstone Park. Help restore the historic lighthouse (built in 1877) and save it from further decay. Contribute by donating or participating in the 5K Run event. The fee is $25 until 5 P.M. on Oct. 4; $30 on race day (cash only on race day). Register at http://eventpowerli.com/stepping_stone_5k/ Sunday @ 3: Blue Hearts Duo Sunday, Oct. 6 at 3 P.M., join us at Great Neck House for a performance by George Tuzzeo, keyboardist from “Jay and the Americans” and Leiza Michaels. Admission to Great Neck House requires a park pass.

Weekend Film The Biggest Little Farm (2018) is playing at Great Neck House, Friday, Oct. 4 at 8 P.M., Saturday, Oct. 5 at 5 & 8 P.M. and Sunday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 P.M. Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles. Rated PG; runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

Admission to Great Neck House requires a park pass.

Nature Program: Nature in the Neighborhood Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 A.M., join us at Creek Park (meet at the Great Neck Road entrance), for a refreshing stroll through this little-known retreat in Great Neck. Register now on our website at www.gnparks.org or call (516) 482-0355. Children under age 16 not permitted to at-

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Harvest Festival Join us for our Annual Harvest Festival in the Village Green on Monday, Oct. 14, 11 A.M. – 3 P.M. Enjoy arts & crafts, musical entertainment, hayrides, petting zoo, pony rides and more. Admission free for Park District residents with park pass. Call (516) 487-GNPD for more info. Takes place rain or shine.

Scarecrow Festival Register now for our Scarecrow Festival in the Village Green on Sunday, Oct. 20. Sign up for either the 10 A.M. or 12 P.M. time slots to build and take home your own scarecrow. Also, face painting, temporary tattoos and more. Fee is $25 per family. Visit GNParks.org or call (516) 487-GNPD for more info.

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