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Dancing her way to cure, digital fame

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Video of former Cohen patient’s photo shoot goes viral on Youtube BY R E B ECC A K L A R Stephanie Consiglio danced her way through cancer treatment at 11 years old. Consiglio, now 15, was diagnosed with stage three germ cell cancer in December 2015. She didn’t let the disease stop her from doing what she loves – dance. “I was dancing throughout my treatment every single day, I even told the nurses I had to get out earlier at a certain time so I could get to class, I wasn’t hearing no for an answer, I had to go,” Consiglio, of Glendale Queens, said in a recent YouTube video. “And the doctors still say today that dance saved my life.” Consiglio was treated at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park, where she recently returned to spread joy in a “10 Minute Photo Challenge” video with dance photographer Jordan Matter.

The video has been viewed more than 1.6 million times since it was posted on Feb. 22. Matter’s YouTube channel has almost half a million subscribers and his Instagram page has more than half a million followers. He has worked with many aspiring, young dancers, but said Consiglio is “perhaps the most inspiring dancer I ever met.” Matter and Consiglio went throughout the Cohen center in an eﬀort to spread joy with the traveling photoshoot. At one point, Consiglio gives a young patient a toy. Another shot features patients tossing paint all over Consiglio as she poses. “It was one of the most emotional and rewarding photo shoots of my career, and an experience I will never forget,” Matter said in a news release. The role dance played in Consiglio’s recovery is a great exContinued on Page 67

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Jeff Clark, grand marshal of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, left, and Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello line up with marchers for Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. See story on page 12.

New Belmont plans draw suspicion from mayor B Y R E B E C C A K L A R tion” to information previously the new New York Islanders Details disclosed in the Empire State Development draft document for the proposed Belmont Park development are a “direct contradic-

given to the public, Floral Park Mayor Dominick Longobardi said in a message to residents last Wednesday. Longobardi raised three main issues with the plans for

arena project revealed by the 32-page public notice about the scope of an environmental impact statement released last Tuesday. Continued on Page 77

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NHP board shares Girl Scouts ask F.P. memories of Barbieri board for stop sign Mayor Montreuil updates public on third track project Mayor commends troop on hard work

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There may have been an open spot where Trustee Donald Barbieri sat for 18 years on the New Hyde Park village board during Tuesday’s meeting, but his presence still filled Village Hall, Mayor Lawrence Montreuil said. “Donny will always be in this room with us,” Montreuil said. Barbieri died Feb. 23 at 58 after a decadeslong battle with multiple sclerosis. Trustee Donna Squicciarino said Barbieri never stopped working for the village. She said even when Barbieri could not attend meetings he would call her regularly. “I was shocked at our conversations,” she said. “Most times he’d read all the emails, gone through all the documents – he’d raise things that I missed even.” Trustee Richard Coppola said that despite everything Barbieri went through he “got up, he smiled, he was a fighter.” Coppola added that Barbieri “bled New Hyde Park blue.” Trustee Richard Palisco called Barbieri a “rock for this village.” During the meeting the board also unanimously approved a special use hearing

Girl Scout Troop No. 1239 appeared before the Floral Park Board of Trustees on Tuesday to ask that a stop sign be placed at the corner of Plainfield Avenue and Miller Avenue. The girls said adding a sign would help save lives. According to the girls, there have been seven accidents over the last three years at the corner. One said that while it may not seem like a lot, “an accident is an accident – people can still get injured.” Another added that the road is a “wavy line,” and as cars drive around the curve they can not see the stop signs ahead. Which is why in addition to the stop sign, the girls asked if a warning sign can be placed to help slow drivers. If the board adds these signs, the girls said, the community will be safer. The girls came prepared with data to back up their claims, and posters with photos of the roads. Mayor Dominick Longobardi said he was very impressed with the amount of research and time the troop put into this. “Everybody works to make sure everybody is safe and to have the help and details and in-

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New Hyde Park Mayor Lawrence Montreuil said the presence of Trustee Donald Barbieri, who died last week, will always be felt in Village Hall. for Lavanya Akula, owner of Genome Pharmacy at 1105 Jericho Turnpike, to sell candy, ice cream, milk, yogurt and frozen drinks at her store. Akula said she will not be preparing food or drinks at the store, just selling pre-made refreshments. Montreuil also updated the public on the Long Island Rail Road Third Track project. He said he recently met with representatives from the railroad as well as 3rd Track Con-

structors, the design and building firm hired to construct the project. Montreuil said residents will begin to see preliminary work in coming weeks, including workers diggings “test pits” and removing vegetation by the tracks. He also said the village was told it will get a rolling fourweek look ahead issued weekly for the duration of the project, and he said he will keep residents updated.

“ verybody works to make sure everybody is safe and to have the help and details and information you gave us that’s such a wonderful thing to help,” Dominick Longobardi MAYOR

formation you gave us that’s such a wonderful thing to help,” Longobardi said. “And I thank you all so much for doing that.” Longobardi said unfortunately the roads belong to the county, so it is out of the board’s control. However, Longobardi said he will reach out to Nassau County Legislator Vincent Muscarella to discuss the issue. Muscarella is chairman of the Legislature’s Public Works Committee, which Longobardi said “is a big help to us.” The presentation was part of the troop’s Bronze Award project. Longobardi told the girls to keep working toward the Silver and Gold Awards.

Student makes threat: cops BY R E B ECC A K L A R A Sewanhaka High School student from Franklin Square was arrested after allegedly posting a photo of himself with a gun and threatening words directed at his school online, Nassau County police said. Joseph Khanat, 17, of 159 Litchfield Ave., posted two photos online Tuesday morning, police said. The first allegedly

was Khanat with gun, and the second was a photo of the school on fire, police said. Khanat is charged with making a terroristic threat. He was to be arraigned on Wednesday at First District Court in Hempstead. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE VILLAGE OF FLORAL PARK A representative for Sewanhaka High School was not available for comment on Girl Scout Troop No. 1239 asked the Floral Park Board of Joseph Khanat Wednesday morning as the district was Trustees on Tuesday night for a stop sign to be placed at a closed for a potential snowstorm.

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Herricks fund hosts annual dinner

Herricks Board of Education Trustee Jim Gounaris and Assistant Superintendent for Business Lisa Rutkoske at the dinner. BY R E B ECC A K L A R The walls of the Georgian Ballroom at the Inn at New Hyde Park were lined with gift baskets and raﬄe prizes last Thursday night as the Herricks community gathered for a night of food, fun and fundraising. The celebration was the"Herricks Community Fund’s 22nd annual dinner dance, which attracted over 200 guests.

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Local elected officials attended the event including Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, left, North Hempstead Town Clerk Wayne Wink and Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello. Community leaders, district administrators and individuals active in nonprofit organizations such as Little League, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and PTAs were just some of the community members who spent the night on the dance floor. Local politicians also came out, including state Sen. Elaine Phillips, North Hempstead Town Clerk Wayne Wink and Nassau County Legislature Presiding Oﬃcer Richard Nicolello.

Profits from the event are used toward community and educational programs in the Herricks School District. The Herricks Community Fund started in 1986 as the Herricks Community Center Fund Inc, and was dedicated to supporting the programs and building improvements in the community center. The school district and Board of Education approached Continued on Page 67

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State Sen. Elaine Phillips poses with Wen Renee Wu at the dance.

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The event featured raffle tickets and prizes. At the ticket table are, from left, Betty Ann Napolitano, Iona Davis, Jill Fisch, Dawn Sarnel, Mary Ann Pierce and Christine Turner.

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Steinfeld attends New Hyde Park vigil BY R E B ECC A K L A R Singer Hailee Steinfeld made an appearance at a vigil last Wednesday for a New Hyde Park Memorial High School sophomore, Leah Kuczinski, who died over February break. Kuczinski, a cheerleader and junior varsity field hockey captain, turned 16 this month, according to Newsday, which reported that she was killed in a go-kart accident at the Palm Beach International Raceway in Jupiter, Florida. Tiﬀany Salcedo, a Spanish teacher at New Hyde Park Memorial, tweeted on Wednesday morning asking Steinfeld to visit the vigil in honor of her late fan. The 21-year-old singer and Academy Award-nominated actress stopped by the vigil and spoke to Kuczinski’s friends, family and classmates. Steinfeld asked the crowd to sing a song with her in honor of Kuczinski, according to Newsweek. Kuczinski was supposed to attend her concert in July. “You all had so many incredible things to say about her, I really would have loved to have met her,” Steinfeld said in videos of her appearance, according to Newsweek. On Thursday morning, Steinfeld tweeted a photo in honor of her late fan. Fellow sophomore and friend of Kuczinski, Vanessa Tewes, told Newsday the

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Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld tweeted after attending a vigil for a 16-year-old New Hyde Park Memorial student who died over February break. vigil was “really amazing.” “For a while, it was hard to believe she was gone, but this has put me at peace,” Tewes said. “I’m so impressed with the way so many people have come together.” In a statement, Sewanhaka Superintendent Ralph Ferrie said the school is mourning the loss. “On behalf of the entire Sewanhaka Central High School District community, we wish to extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends as they mourn this inexplicable loss,” Ferrie said.

USMMA men’s soccer reinstated for 2018 BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N The men’s soccer team at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has been reinstated and will! play again this spring despite an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct on a team bus in the fall of 2016. USMMA Superintendent Rear Adm. James Helis had! suspended the men’s soccer program for the fall 2017 season amid an investigation by the Transportation Department’s!inspector general that was referred to U.S. Department of Justice prosecutors. The investigation focuses on the actions of seven now-graduated soccer players, who allegedly abused a freshman on a soccer team bus by throwing a banana and squirting him with urine. The seven students, after being placed on deferred graduation status pending the investigation, took the school to federal court, where they denied the charges and argued that they were not given due process before action was taken against them. A federal judge allowed them to walk during graduation. Following later private executive board meetings, the

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USSMA Superintendent Rear Adm. James Helis, seen here at a Fleet Week event in May 2017, originally suspended the men’s soccer team amid a federal investigation. midshipmen received their degrees and licenses. A spokesman for the Department of Justice declined to comment on the staContinued on Page 58

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Pinpointing ways to fight opioid crisis Curran, Singas, Ryder attend news conference to discuss strategy beyond arresting users BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, District Attorney Madeline Singas and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder each said the same thing about the growing opioid epidemic in the county: “We can’t arrest ourselves out of this opioid crisis.” The trio of county leaders discussed tactics at a Massapequa news conference last Thursday to help pinpoint areas of need in Nassau as well as ways to help addicts instead of filling jails with drug users. “We have to give people treatment,” Singas said. “We have to give them options. They have to have the tools they need so they can beat this addiction. Once we can curb the demand for the drugs, we can start to turn a corner.” Ryder said the county’s new ODMAP provides real-time information about where overdoses are occurring in Nassau County. The map also showed locations for reported car burglaries,

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Nassau County Assistant Chief Fire Marshal John Priest lost his son Rob to an opiate overdose in 2012. which Ryder said shows a pattern of addicts breaking into cars for small amounts of cash or items to sell for cash because “heroin is cheap,” he said. Nassau County Assistant Chief Fire Marshal John Priest, who lost his son Rob in April 2012 to an opioid overdose, said he puts a face to the statistics of

all the families and friends who have lost loved ones to the crisis. “We missed a lot of the warning signs, and it took a long time to let ourselves oﬀ the hook for missing those signs,” Priest said. “We found out our son was a drug addict when he was on a ventilator. We confirmed he was a drug addict when he was dead.”

Priest said while his son’s friends knew he was on drugs, the rest of the world did not, and the friends protected him so no one got in trouble. “It doesn’t matter if you go to work in a uniform and a badge or if you go to work in a suit and a tie or jeans and a hardhat, this epidemic crosses all lines,” Priest said. “It crosses economic lines. It crosses racial lines. It crosses neighborhood lines. Everyone, unfortunately, is at risk. You cannot say it’s not going to happen in my neighborhood. I’m here to tell you it can.” Singas said the ODMAP technology, which was paid for by"the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program, will tell police where to send resources both for arrests and for help. Singas said her oﬃce has been working with a number of drug oﬀenders through diversion court, which gives addicts the option of treatment before prosecution. Ryder was clear, however, that dealers were not given the same consideration. “It’s important that when we

bring someone into the system that they get to the proper place,” Ryder said. “You’re a drug dealer, you go to jail. You’re a drug user, you can go to diversion court and get the resources and help that you need.” Long Island officials are projecting that about 400 deaths occurred last year in Suffolk County and 195 in Nassau County from heroin and other opiate overdoses. Nassau Family and Children’s Association President Jeffrey Reynolds said while the ODMAP is helpful for pinpointing resources and areas of need, there is no map for those who found treatment in 2017. “When someone finds a path to recovery, we celebrate that in a really quiet way in a church basement,” Reynolds said. “We don’t have any maps for mapping recovery, and as we think about the 600 people who lost their lives last year, there are thousands who found their way to treatment, who found a path to recovery and have gone about their lives.”

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Phillips reverses course on gun control Backs legislative measures a week after voting with state Senate GOP against them BY R E B ECC A K L A R State Sen. Elaine Phillips (R-Flower Hill) came out in support of gun control measures on Monday, nearly a week after she voted with her party against Democratic-backed gun control proposals. In a statement, Phillips laid out five steps to help prevent shootings like the recent one at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida that killed 17 people. Phillips’ five steps are similar to the gun control proposals she chose not to support last Wednesday when, according to The New York Times, Democrats tried to force the Republican majority to vote on gun control measures with a hostile amendment – attaching the proposals to an existing bill. The measures called for longer background checks, the formation of an institution to study gun violence, giving courts the ability to prevent PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF ELAINE PHILLIPS potentially violent people from buying guns and a ban on possession of bump State Sen. Elaine Phillips said in a statement she stocks, according to The Times. According to her statement, Philsupports similar gun control measures to ones lips supports comprehensive backshe voted against last week. ground checks, a ban on military-style

assault weapons, a ban on bump stocks and “a real and workable mechanism” that prevents people who pose a threat from having access to firearms. The fifth step in Phillips’ plan is to support legislation that classifies mass shootings as domestic terrorism so law enforcement oﬃcials can use use antiterrorism tools to “connect the dots.”" According to the New York Post, Phillips fled from a reporter who asked about her position on gun control last Tuesday. A Phillips spokesman, Stephen Romano, said Phillips was busy going to constituent meetings when approached by the reporter. Her oﬃce has been in contact with the reporter since, he said. In a separate statement given to Blank Slate Media, Phillips said for a long time she has been “concerned over the continued school violence throughout our country and the gun violence that goes hand and hand with these tragedies.” “This week we passed a comprehensive school safety package – but I believe these measures need to be coupled with sensible gun regulations to ensure schools remain safe havens

where children learn and teachers educate,” Phillips said. Her initial hesitance to support the gun control eﬀorts brought a backlash from some constituents, who questioned her ability to form her own stances on issues. Charles Maass, a Manhasset resident, said in a letter to the editor for Blank Slate Media, “if Elaine Phillips will not break with her party on this important issue, will she ever stand up for her constituents?” Brad Schwartz, a Port Washington resident who is seeking the Democratic nomination to face Phillips next November, said in a letter to the editor for Blank Slate Media that Phillips has “proven herself to be the sitting senator who refuses to stand up.” Schwartz said he believes in confronting gun violence head on and recently signed the No NRA Money pledge. “You either stand with the kids and on the side of public and school safety, with our first responders and for sensible gun measures, or you stand with unfettered access to military weapons that do not belong anywhere remotely near civilians and children,” Schwartz said.

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Community comes together for parade Mineola holds 68th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade

Kevin Fitzgerald seeks re-election Running unopposed for fourth term BY R E B ECC A K L A R

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Jeff Clark, center, with members of the Mineola Board of Trustees, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, and Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Rich Nicolello, right.

BY R E B ECC A K L A R Residents from across Nassau County braced Sunday’s cold and wind for an early St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the Village of Mineola. The Irish American Society of Nassau Suﬀolk and Queens held its 68th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade for the second time in Mineola. It had previously been held in Garden City. The parade began with a noon line up at Court House Drive in Garden City. Marching bands from schools across the county, including Mineola High School and Sewanhaka

High School, and other youth groups, including Williston Park Cub Scouts Pack 311, were among the parade marchers. Local elected officials came out for the celebration. North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello joined the members of the Mineola board of trustees. Jeff Clark, president of the society, was this year’s grand marshall of the parade. Following the parade residents were invited back to the society’s center for more festivities.

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Floral Park Deputy Mayor Kevin Fitzgerald, who is running uncontested in the March 20 village elections, said he looks forward to continue to serve with the village board. “There’s a sense of teamwork and openness where if you have an opinion you can freely express it and can have meaningful … discussions regardless of what your opinion is,” Fitzgerald said.# He added that the diverse perspectives on the board help the members work together to serve the residents. He noted the members range in professional background from Mayor Dominick Longobardi’s position as assistant to the commissioner of sanitation for the Town of Hempstead to Trustee Lynn Pombonyo’s former position as Floral Park-Bellerose school superintendent. Fitzgerald is an executive director at JPMorgan Chase. He has served three terms, plus one extra year, since he was appointed in 2011. He is running as a member of the Citizens Party along with Trustee Archie Cheng, an attorney. Both are running unopposed. Fitzgerald said he first got involved in village government as a member of the Third Track Task Force, fighting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plan for a third Long Island Rail Road track in the mid2000s. He lived across from the train station and felt the urge to get involved with what was happening, he said. From there, he got more and more involved in the community, whether through his children playing sports or other activities. “I loved the community and wanted to give back to continue to make it a great place to live,” Fitzgerald said. Fitzgerald said he is proud of the village task force he was a part of that helped thwart the plan to build a casino at Belmont Park. In the 2016 election, Fitzgerald and Cheng both ran on their

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Floral Park Deputy Mayor Kevin Fitzgerald is running unopposed in the March 20 election. opposition to the third track and to the video casino proposed for Belmont Park. He also said he is proud that the village kept within the 2 percent tax cap over the years. Another accomplishment Fitzgerald noted is the project a few years ago that renovated the community pool that was about 50 years old into a “beautiful facility,” he said. Fitzgerald said he tries to respect residents’ concerns about proposed development at Belmont Park. In December, Gov. Andrew Cuomo awarded a bid to New York Arena Partners to create an arena for the New York Islanders at Belmont. Fitzgerald said he and Longobardi recently met with representatives from the Empire State Development Corp. and Jon Ledecky, owner of Islanders, for a tour around Floral Park. He and Longobardi showed them “first hand what our concerns are,” Fitzgerald said. Cheng was appointed as a trustee in February 2016 after the death of Trustee James Rhatigan. He is running for his second term. Eﬀorts to reach Cheng were unavailing.

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7-Eleven robbery in NHP Security tops G.N. Police arrest three men from Queens after parking lot theft BY R E B ECC A K L A R Three Queens men were arrested after an alleged robbery and attack with crutches in the 7-Eleven parking lot on Hillside Avenue in New Hyde Park last Wednesday, Nassau County police said. Alston Tamura, 17, of 50-37 Morenci Lane, Edward Diee, 19, of 1466 27th Avenue, and Daniel Eduardo Franco Rivera, 24, of 4809 Francis Lewis Blvd., allegedly robbed a 23-year-old man in the parking lot at 2:55 a.m. and then drove away in a white Porsche, police said. The 23-year-old man told police one of the alleged robbers took his wallet and struck him with a pair of crutches, police said. Diee was charged with firstdegree robbery, two counts of second-degree robbery, seconddegree assault, second-degree mischief and fourth-degree possession of a dangerous weapon. Tamura was charged with first- and second-degree robbery.

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Alston Tamura, left, Daniel Eduardo Franco Rivera, center, and Edward Diee, were arrested after a robbery in New Hyde Park 7-Eleven parking lot, police said. Franco Rivera was charged with second-degree robbery. The defendants were arraigned in First District Court in Hempstead on Wednesday. Franco Rivera’s case was adjourned and he was held on $10,00 bond or $5,000 cash. He is set to appear in court on April 3.

Diee’s case was adjourned and he was held on $10,000 bond or $5,000 cash. Judge Erica Prager adjourned the case with continued bail on Tuesday. Diee is set to appear in court again on April 26. Tamura’s case was adjourned and he was held on $12,000 bond or $6,000 cash.

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School safety and security dominated talks at a preliminary budget meeting for the Great Neck schools on Monday night, with parents, police and school oﬃcials dedicating three and a half hours to the topic. Both students and parents called for additional security measures, including upgraded ID cards needed to swipe into school and an enhanced police presence to deter any potential gunman, as well as investing more in mental health resources. The heightened sense of alert followed the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, where a former student shot and killed 17 people, as well as online posts some interpreted as a direct threat to the schools. “This is a diﬀerent time,” said Natalie Nassi, a concerned Great Neck parent, “and this is terrorism we are dealing with on

a daily basis.” School officials took time to underscore that while Nassau County police had investigated social media posts, which school officials emailed and texted groups of parents about the night before, they were ultimately deemed nonthreatening. In that email, school officials said there would nonetheless be extra security measures on Monday, including increased police presence. School officials also outlined a variety of safety measures already in place, like cooperation with local police and the state Department of Homeland Security, hundreds of cameras, a phone system that can remotely lock and unlock certain doors, and the LobbyGuard system, which checks people’s identification against databases. There are also behind-thescenes mechanisms that cannot be disclosed, police and school officials said. Many parents at the meetContinued on Page 67

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Down the barrel of angry electorate? On Oct. 1, a 64-year-old retiree with no real criminal history sat perched in his suite at a high-rise hotel overlooking the Vegas Strip with an arsenal of weapons, raining bullets down into a crowd at a country music festival. Aided by a bump stock device, which allows semi-automatic devices to mimic machine guns, Stephen Paddock killed 58 people and injured more than 400. Last week, state Senate Republicans in a party-line vote beat back an attempt by Democrats to force a vote on four measures tightening gun regulations in New York, including a ban on bump stock devices. The Democrats also included measures to expand the time allowed for background checks, allow judges to issue so-called Extreme Protection Orders that would block individuals deemed likely to harm themselves or others from possessing or purchasing guns and boost research into gun violence. The move by the Democrats came on the two-week anniversary of the massacre of 17 high school students and staﬀ members in Parkland, Florida. Republicans who control the Senate responded by not permitting a vote on the Democrats’ proposals. Instead, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan (R-East Northport) issued a statement calling for “more money for security cameras and hardening of schools doors,” funds earmarked for placing armed guards in any school district that wants them and the installation of “panic buttons.” According to the New York

Post, state Sen. Elaine Phillips twice fled a reporter attempting to ask her position on gun control. She later issued a news release in which she said she supported legislation making school shootings acts of terrorism, which would allow for greater sharing of intelligence among police agencies. Sounds reasonable. But in neither Flanagan’s statement nor Phillips’ was there any mention of restricting guns or their users. Or addressing any of the Democratic bills. Turn schools into fortresses, yes." Take guns out of the hands of people who should not have them, no. This makes no sense at all. The Republican senators also made no mention of movie" theaters, shopping malls, churches, synagogues and mosques, concert centers – all the site of mass shootings in recent years. Are Republican state senators also going to approve funding to harden these targets? If not, how are they going to protect us? On Monday, Phillips issued a statement calling for most of what the Democrats had proposed, including a bump stock ban as well the Republican proposal to classify mass shootings as domestic terrorism. On Tuesday, she announced that the state Senate had passed “a comprehensive package of school safety measures.” But missing were the gun restrictions proposed by Democrats. We hope Phillips explains the omission in upcoming days. A more important question for Phillips and District 7 voters is what happens if her fellow Republicans refuse to support what

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seems to us to be common-sense solutions by Senate Democrats? Do district residents vote against Phillips in November to give Democrats a Senate majority that would back the four proposals – regardless of where Phillips stands on the issue? In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, the New York State Legislature in 2013 approved the NY SAFE ACT, which was at the time touted as the most comprehensive gun law in the nation. Among the bill’s provisions was a ban on high-capacity magazines and assault weapons. It also required mental health professionals to report when there is a reason to believe a patient is likely to engage in conduct that

will cause serious harm to themselves or others. The Legislature’s vote in favor of the act included both Democrats and Republicans with then-state Sen. Jack Martins, the previous occupant of Phillips’ seat, as well as Flanagan among them. So why can’t there be bipartisanship now? Since Sandy Hook there have been at least" 1,607" mass shootings nationwide, with at least" 1,846" people killed and" 6,459" wounded, according to Vox. Despite the ongoing carnage, Congress and the president appear incapable of crossing the National Rifle Association and voting for sensible gun measures such as a national bump stock ban and uni-

versal background checks. So it will be up to New York’s legislators to tighten the state’s laws and deal with people bringing arms into New York from states with weaker gun laws. It is not an ideal situation, but better than the alternative. The NRA has managed to thwart stricter gun laws and even relax them thanks to single-issue voters who base their vote solely on opposition to gun safety laws. Supporters of stricter gun regulations have not done the same. But in the wake of the Parkland shooting that might be changing. Republican state senators might want to think about that possibility. If not, they could soon be looking down the barrel of an angry electorate.

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KREMER’S CORNER

Congress a long way from reality

he distance between New York and Washington D.C. is 227 miles. But the more you watch the actions or inaction of the U.S. Congress, the more it seems like Congress is on Mars and we are on another planet. Day by day and hour by hour, it has become abundantly clear that most of the members of the U.S. Congress are as detached from reality as any group I have ever followed. This reality gap doesn’t apply to all of the members of the Long Island congressional delegation, because I believe that most of the local representatives can be very proud of their service and have the voting records to prove it. But one has to wonder what the rest of the U.S. Congress is doing on behalf of the taxpayers of America on any given day? Every Tuesday the Congress meets and it might as well be Friday, which is the day they go home. Oh, yes, between Tuesday and Friday they hold fundraising events and attend committee

meetings, mostly in the hope of getting their faces on the nightly television shows. At the local level, voters have no idea how their representative voted on any issues. Once upon a time, the daily newspapers would have a box with the summary of the votes cast by the New York members but those days are gone. The only time you hear about an incumbent’s voting record is when their opponent highlights it during a campaign. And most of the time those votes are distorted for political gain. I could pick out a dozen items that show the indiﬀerence of many Congress members to the people back at home, but I will confine my remarks to a few. Probably the worst example of a total disconnect with real life is the current controversy about gun laws. To start with possibly as many as 45" percent of the majority party members are wholly owned by the National Rifle Association. These members are so tone

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deaf that if their entire neighborhood was wiped out by an AK-47 attack they would, move to another community to avoid the issue. In the aftermath of every mass shooting, the N.R.A. boosters will make up every excuse to avoid facing the issue of the death of innocents. Their reactions run the gamut from “let’s not make this into a political issue” or “it’s too early to determine what actions must be

taken.” I know that national polls are often only as good as the people who ask the questions, but there is no debate where America currently stands on the issue of guns. Even Second Amendment supporters currently support better background checks, limits on the use of automatic weapons and more money for mental health facilities. To show how big the disconnect is with state governments and the Congress, one only has to look at what is going on in Florida, which is the site of the latest carnage. A Republican governor in a state that has the most proN.R.A. gun laws in the nation, is proposing background checks, a ban on the sale of guns to anyone under the age of 21 and extensive money for school safety. Even though the Florida legislature has an “A” rating from the N.R.A., Gov. Scott is pushing for tough gun laws. It may be that he is a possible candidate for a U.S.Senate seat but if the N.R.A.

runs Florida, he has embarked on a risky eﬀort. The next tone-deaf issue for the Republican leadership is the plight of the 800,000 “Dreamers,” who face possible deportation. If it were up to House Speaker Paul Ryan the railroad trains and charter buses would be lining up to start a mass migration out of America. The vast majority of the nation favors a path to citizenship for the innocents whose only failing is being born in this country to undocumented parents. In between fundraising and occasional meetings, a block of Republican members pushes the same idea that giving Dreamers any help is “amnesty.” When the great Long Island Congressman Steve Israel decided to retire, his friends and supporters questioned why such an influential member would step down. The reality gap between Congress and the rest of America speaks to the wisdom of his decision.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

When the cable falls in my home….

hen a severe winter storm blew into town the other day, and every activity that was scheduled for the day got canceled, it seemed like a good time to re-examine my priorities. Perhaps I should houseclean? But with the power flickering on and oﬀ, I didn’t relish the thought of my duster poised over breakable knicknacks when the lights went out again. Heaven knows I need clean laundry — but nothing is more oﬀ-putting than a washier’sworth of damp, dirty clothes, getting moldier by the minute, waiting for the power to come back on. Sometimes I cook, on the gas-powered stove. But all I really wanted to do was just curl up on my couch and watch TV. So I compromised and watched a TV show about cooking. It was “Chicken Three Ways:” sautéed, baked, and stir-fried in a wok. There were many steps, involving a lot of chopping — I do like watching

a man while he cooks! — before the final assembly. “Now, watch this part very carefully,” said the chef, “because if you don’t do it right, the chicken comes out chewy and tasteless.” And then… Bam! The lights went out. It was just for another moment — but I had forgotten what a prima donna our cable box can be. The lights came right back, but there followed a succession of error messages on the TV screen. “Your remote’s batteries are too low,” it said at first. Then, “The connection from your set to your cable box is broken. Please check the set and try again.” “Nothing is wrong with that cable box,” my husband assured me. None of us had moved in the past half hour — not my husband, not the cable box, not me. Finally, it said, “You must dial your Parental Control Code.” I have no parental control code, unless it’s “Never let them see you cry.” Or maybe, “Never say you’re sorry, it’s a sign of weakness.” Oh, wait, that’s Je-

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A Look on the Lighter Side thro Gibbs (Mark Harmon)’s Rule #6 — just in time because when the cable box finally reawakens, we’re in the middle of a re-run of Harmon’s hit show, “NCIS.” It’s coming back to me: Oh, this is a good episode! I remember just enough to know that I liked it… but not enough, apparently, to ID the murderer. Is it the apparently sincere senior oﬃcer? The grieving spouse? Or the oddly clumsy bank teller? I remember just enough to know I

was wrong about one of them — but which one? Bam again. Again the lights flicker. But we’ve 15 minutes left in the show, so even if the cable limps back slowly, surely I’ll have time to see who the murderer was? But this time the box takes even longer, whining “It takes a few minutes to reboot.” Really? My parents’ old TV with vacuum tubes and rabbit ears wasn’t as touchy as this! My husband has a suggestion. “Judy, why don’t we just watch something from the DVR? That way, no matter what, at least the machine will still have the ending.” He has good ideas every now and then. I give him some of the blanket, and we try again, with an episode of PBS’ “Father Brown.” This plot has a lot of twists and turns. I’m glad to know the recording, at least, has the entire story. Oh, no! What’s this earsplitting noise? “Alert. This is a severe weather bulletin for the

entire New Jersey area. Stay alert for floods in your area.” But we’re not in New Jersey, so why are they bothering me? Turns out, the show was broadcast from New Jersey Public Television while the storm there was at its height; and between the nonstop audio and video warnings, the entire recording is unwatchable. I switch it oﬀ. A good thing, too, because the wind has picked up and I think I hear something scraping against the house. My husband goes to the nearest window to check, and something thuds to the floor. “There’s nothing wrong outside, Judy,” he says, “but why did you pile these boxes here?” He picks one up to examine. “Judy, they’re going to throw you out of the Luddite Club.” “Why, just for trying to watch a simple re-run?” “No, because these aren’t boxes. They’re books! And it hasn’t occurred to you once, this evening, to just sit down and open one!” I hate it when he’s right.

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OUT OF LEFT FIELD

2018 elections: advantage Dems

f we view the November 2018 elections in terms of a tennis match, it looks like Democrats are heading for straight sets’ triumph, concluding up with a triple match point. The trifecta of victories will control the House, along with significant gains in governorships and state legislatures. With this “blue wave” surging, one might wonder why it may not include a 4th dimension, taking the Senate where Democrats need only a net gain of two. Here, the math works against the challengers because while Democrats are defending 26 seats, the Republicans only have eight Senate seats to hold. Only one of those (Nevada) is a state that voted against Trump in 2016. However, 11 of the Democratic incumbents are women, the most females ever to so compete in Senate history. As they defend their seats, they will energize women voters throughout the nation. The rising female power will return them to oﬃce and will have ripple eﬀects for increased turn-outs in races for the House, governorships and state legislatures. Throughout American history, only 51 women have ever served in the U.S. Senate, 34 Democrats

and 17 Republicans. Should new Democratic female challengers flip Republican seats in Nevada (Judy Rosen) and Arizona (Kysten Sinema) all-time highs will be reached for gender inclusion in the Senate; that huge Democratic dominance will be further extended. Another key voting variable for 2018 will be age demographics. The election of 2018 is likely to draw the highest participation by millennials in an oﬀ-presidential year in our nation’s history. Young people don’t like Donald Trump. The 18 to 29 contingent played a huge role in Obama’s nomination in 2008 (at that time, my analysis showed he could only have defeated Clinton for the nomination with overwhelming youth support). In Obama’s presidential elections of 2012, but especially in 2008, millennials had their highest rates of participation ever. However, their voting sharply declined in 2010 (when the farright “Tea Party” won huge victories), and, again in 2014 (when the GOP recaptured the Senate and took control of naming lifetime judges – the most under-reported story of the past year). The most recent mid-term of 2014 illustrates what can –

MICHAEL D’INNOCENZO Out of Left Field and will – be changed in 2018. Four years ago, only 16% of 18-29-year-olds voted compared to 55 percent of citizens over age 60. The fundamental factor is that the youth contingent has almost as many available voters as older Americans. The “Boomer” generation totals about 75 million, and the Millennials are nearing that number. Most dramatic, while 10,000 people, turn 65 every day (causing many LI cardiologist to stop taking additional patients!), 12,000 Americans turn 18 every day. And, they are hugely diﬀerent in politics and values than elders over 65 (who have voted Republican In every national election since 2000).

Last week, Tim Kreider wrote: “Revolutions have always been driven by the young.” Many people have been impressed by the passion and eloquence of the Parkland High School students who are speaking truth to the power of elected officials, challenging them to show less profile and more courage. Can a youth movement, initiated by high school students, be sustained; can it expand? The short answer is “Yes” because as Americans beyond their teens rally to these exceptional youngsters the results will be synergistic. Kreider says: “It‘s been thrilling to watch furious, cleareyed teenagers shame and vilify souldead politicians and lobbyists for complicity in the murders of their friends.” NRA leaders and supporters are becoming frightened and alarmed as their leader, LaPierre, is being analogized to Dr. Strangelove. Fox commentators and others on the far-right have been spreading “Fake News” that the high school activists are trained, paid actors, not authentic citizens. But, “as soon as the first N.R.A. A-rated congressman loses an election,” Kreider predicts, “other politicians’ deeply held convictions about Second Amendment rights will start rapidly

evolving.” Youth momentum is gaining daily support. This past week, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat said that he once favored extending the vote to 16-year olds. But now, he modifies that view to “Demeny voting,” which would give extra votes to parents for their children. Just days ago, Temple psychology professor, Lawrence Steinberg, issued a clarion call to legalize voting for 16-year olds. He argues this is warranted because “Studies of cold cognition have shown that the skills necessary to make informed decisions are firmly in place by 16.” Steinberg contends there is also a powerful civic argument for the vote at 16 “in addition to the scientific case for lowering the voting age.” More than a dozen nations already grant the suﬀrage to 16year olds. Look for an expanding youth vote as localities, states, and, then, the national government offer support. Bolstered by the Parkland students, multitudes will join Steinberg’s praise for them: “They oﬀer an inspiring example of thoughtful, eloquent protest.”

PULSE OF THE PENINSULA

Support of Cuomo’s women’s agenda

ew York State, the birthplace of women’s rights, is pushing for a second round of legislation to address persistent and institutional gender inequity. The state Legislature needs to hear from advocates before the April 1 budget deadline. It is laudable that these initiatives – in categories of Health, Safety, Workplace, Girls, and Family – being forcefully advanced by Gov. Cuomo, came after months of information gathering, listening tours, and the formation of regional Women’s Councils, coordinated by the governor’s director of Women’s Aﬀairs, Kelli Owens. Just having such a position is notable. As Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a singular champion of women’s rights in New York State, said in her remarks that opened the Council on Women and

Girls Regional Forum at Long Island University on March 1, “The genesis for the Council of Women and Girls came because of Washington – on the day the president said ‘We don’t need to be concerned’ and abolished the [Obama-era] Commission on Women and Girls, our governor, as in so many cases [climate action, environmental protection, gun control], stepped up to fill void created by Washington.” New York State, which Cuomo never fails to point out has been a progressive leader for the nation, a status he has worked to reclaim, has made some important gains during his administration, including aggressively pushing for economic development opportunities for minority- and women-owned enterprises, for wider access to pre-K programs, gun control, access to health care and guarantee for women’s reproductive

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Pulse of the Peninsula rights. In this second round of legislation and policies – notably several of which need to be adopted by the state Legislature before the April 1 deadline to pass the budget – he is going after sexual harassment, pay equity, domestic violence, women’s health, access to child care

and pre-K. But despite New York’s progressive policies – and being the first to give women the right to vote, in 1917, three years before the 19th Amendment – women still earn less than men: white women 89c, African American 66c, Hispanic women 54 c in New York, “and we’re the good state, where people are better oﬀ. Does that not tell you we have a long way to go?” Hochul said. “We are convening forums around the state, to drill down why this is happening – part is institutional, cultural, part is that women don’t have childcare but want to continue on a career track, have talent, brilliance, but are primarily responsible for making sure their kids are okay but there is not enough childcare.” “You should be proud your state recognizes this challenge –

we now have the most generous paid family leave policy – to relieve the stress of possibly losing a job when you are home with a new baby.” “It’s about economic empowerment: getting more girls into STEM education and careers. It’s about safety and security – domestic violence” – something that has been crystallized in the Trump White House, notably with the tolerance of a credibly accused wifebeater as Trump’s secretary. Budget initiatives (see details at https://www. n y. g o v / 2 0 1 8 - w o m e n s - o p portunity-agenda-new-york/ womens-opportunity-agendaproposal) include: Health: pass Comprehensive Contraceptive Coverage Act; codifying Roe v. Wade into state law and constitution; mandate insurance coverage and Continued on Page 73

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ALL THINGS POLITICAL

Why politicians get a bad rap P

oliticians have a nasty habit of reacting to bad news, many times of their own creation, as opposed to proactively solving problems before they happen. In fact, elected oﬃcials often quickly change positions when they realize they are on the wrong side of public opinion. As such, to avoid being criticized at election time, politicians become champions of the cause of the moment. That’s a major reason why the public has a poor and cynical opinion of legislators. So many shocking issues quickly come and go out of the news cycle, it’s hard to keep up. Television ratings jump on bad news, which explains why we are constantly bombarded with it. Remember the non-stop coverage of the devastating hurricanes last fall, and the atrocious

civil war in Syria? How about the chorus of calls for New York State ethics reforms after the indictments of Sheldon Silver, Dean Skelos and Ed Mangano not so long ago? We all remember these former headlines, but as time passes they fade away. Politically, nothing changes, and the media searches for the next tragic headlines to keep us engaged. Here is a list of topics that are back in the public eye, or they eventually will be, as the problems they pose becomes so large they can’t be ignored. Gun Violence – The Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Fla., has touched a nerve and this may be the tipping point for meaningful federal and state changes to gun laws. It’s fascinating to watch those

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All Things Political opposed to any change try and drag this out, as they have done in the past, to mitigate any new law. This recent quote in the New York Post is a good example: “Long Island Republican rookie Sen. Elaine Phillips — who won

her seat by 2 percentage points in 2016 — twice fled from a reporter attempting to ask her position on gun control Tuesday.” The Deficit – The National Debt is about to blow through $21 trillion, and the deficit, once a hot topic, is all but forgotten. Interest rates rising back to their historic averages will cause this, in a few years, to be all we talk about. The federal deficit will continue to grow, at the expense of tax cuts today, and painful budget cuts will have to be made in the future to stop the American economy from a deep and prolonged recession. I am sure there will be a future political outcry for a balanced budget. Subprime Mortgage Crisis – A not so distant 10 years ago, the country was on the brink of financial collapse. According to

a recent Federal Reserve report, American household debt hit a record $13.1 trillion during the 4th quarter of 2017. As the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street reforms get whittled away by the Trump Administration, and Wall Street starts taking on more risk and greater leverage to feed the bottom line, we are doomed to repeat the past. Presently, there isn’t much political concern; but, rest assured, there will be hearings and finger pointing when it happens again. Infrastructure – The New York Metro area network of roads, tunnels, bridges and public transit are deteriorating right before our eyes. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie cancelled the much needed Hudson River Tunnel for Continued on Page 63

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In corporate response, hope on guns

e have tremendous… admiration for the students…making their voices heard regarding gun violence in schools…We have heard you. The nation has heard you. Edward Stack, CEO Dick’s Sporting Goods Ask anyone what is different about our reaction to the Parkland, Fla., shooting, and the answer you’re likely to hear is that the student reaction is different. These heroic youngsters are sick and tired of the usual blather about empathy and sympathy. They are demanding action, not words, and they have gone to Washington, D.C. and Tallahassee, Fla., to meet with legislators and make their case. Many of us thought that after Newtown where five to seven year olds were slaughtered we would see some action in our nation’s capital," but six year olds could not make the case the way articulate high school students have. I’m suggesting that common sense gun control is more likely to come about because of economic pressure from corporations "rather than students’ determination and eloquence. What I am contending is that “money” may get the N.R.A. to change its tune. After all the" other mass shootings, corporations were silent. But this time, it is different. The N.R.A. has about four

million members who pay $40 annually. In addition to membership, they receive a magazine, a gun owner liability policy, and savings on everything from hearing aids to wine." In the past week, approximately 20 well-known companies have changed their relationship" with the N.R.A. Automobile rental companies such as Enterprise, National, Alamo, Hertz and Avis are no longer giving a discount to N.R.A. members. In the airline industry, Delta and United are no longer oﬀering discounts. Met Life and Chubb in the insurance field followed suit. Hotel chains like Best Western and Wyndham" have altered their policies. Symantic" Corporation which makes the Norton Anti-Virus softwear" likewise. The N.R.A. has responded as expected. They called these corporate moves “a shameful display or political and civic cowardice.” But what may turn out to be the most eﬀective pressure came from Walmart," the world’s largest seller of firearms. Dick’s will stop selling assault weapons, will raise the minimum age to twentyone," and will not sell high capacity magazines. It will be fascinating to see whether the N.R.A. succumbs to this economic pressure. The Daily Kos, a liberal website is asking for signatures on a petition asking Apple, Amazon and Google Play

to boycott NRAtv which broadcasts “unsupported conspiracies, racist ideologies that harm this nation , endanger citizens and promote violence.” Looking " back historically, I can think of several examples when putting economic pressure on companies has worked. When Cesar Chavez was organizing" migratory farm workers," we were asked to boycott grapes and lettuce. And it worked! In the long struggle for LGBT rights, remarkable progress has been made: gays can now serve in the military, same sex marriages, are legal as is adoption of children by gay couples. There are mutual funds which invest only in companies that support workplace equality. While there are literally hundreds which fall within this category, American Airlines, Nike and Yahoo are most notable. On the international stage, "Apartheid was vanquished when colleges and universities practiced “divestiture” that is, refusing to do business with South Africa. Is it not time to apply sanctions, boycotts and other forms of economic pressure upon those who oppose " sensible gun reform? When President Trump played host to the Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, " a week ago, the question

arose as to how Australia had solved its gun problem. This was not a question either Trump or Turnbull wanted to address. It seems that Australia instituted a “buy back” program for semi-automatic guns and there hasn’t been a mass shooting since. The P.M. then, nimbly, pointed out that we are dealing with two very diﬀerent populations. Of course, Trump agreed avoiding an embarrassing" moment. While there is some truth to the “two cultures” argument, Trump did not want to get into a debate about sensible gun control. Earlier in the conference, Trump may have made" two of the most ignorant statements I’ve ever heard. He was pushing hard for arming teachers in every school. He made the distinction between teachers who"knew and loved the students and guards who didn’t know them. Having spent my entire professional life in schools supervising student teachers, I would challenge Trump. His statement that teachers love their students is a partial truth; obviously, some do and some don’t. His statement that guards don’t love the kids, is, on its face, an oversimplification. Another bogus solution is that teachers should get paid additional sums when schools don’t" even have enough money for classroom staples.

A case can be made that the more weapons available in " the school or at home the more persons will die. On March 24, 2018, there will be a march on Washington. It will be interesting to hear reactions from teachers and the leaders of teachers’ organizations . Randi Weingartner of the American Federation of Teachers is already on record opposing the idea. As an aside, we should note that if Marjory Stoneman Douglas were alive today, she would be most proud of the students who attend the high school named after her. Douglas was an environmentalist, a suﬀragist and a civil rights advocate." Her eﬀorts led to preserving one of the world’s great wetlands – the Everglades. She died in 1998 at the age of 108. There is much to be learned from the Parkland shooting. The voices of the students ring loud and clear; applying economic pressure to the N.R.A. seems like a viable, if yet unproven, strategy; and finally, there is little" indication role that "lawmakers will act with more courage now than they have in the past. My wish is that the sane gun owners, including" N.R.A. members, will see the light " and do “the right thing.” Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

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Phillips running away from gun safety

tate Sen. Elaine Phillips has through her limited time in oﬃce, proven herself to be the sitting senator who refuses to stand up. Recently, this included her unwillingness to support the Child Victims Act, which would grant extended legal rights to victims of childhood sexual abuse. Now, among the national debate over gun violence in schools, Phillips has again failed to stand up for the protection of children. In fact, she is literally running away from the issue. As reported this week by the NY Post: “Long Island Republican rookie Sen. Elaine Phillips — who won her seat by 2 percentage points in 2016 — twice fled from a reporter attempting to ask her position on gun control!Tuesday.” As the declared Democratic candidate running against Sen. Phillips, I believe in confronting the epidemic of gun violence head-on.

Recently, I signed the No NRA Money Pledge and discussed the issue with local high school students who are rightly alarmed and striving to take real action. While my opponent dodged one of the most important issues facing the safety of our nation, brave kids all over the country are fighting back against the NRA and Republican leaders that walk lock step with them. You either stand with the kids and on the side of public and school safety, with our first responders and for sensible gun measures, or you stand with unfettered access to military weapons that do not belong anywhere remotely near civilians and children. Ironically in the direct aftermath of Parkland, Sen. Phillips posted this statement to her oﬃcial Senate webpage: “My colleagues and I in the Senate Republican Majority are working tirelessly on a comprehensive school safety plan… I will leave the politics of this issue to others.”

The statement is strikingly hypocritical when it is precisely politics that Sen. Phillips is playing. There have been 290 shootings on school campuses in the United States since Sandy Hook. Yet after each tragedy, politicians like Elaine Phillips substitute desperately needed gun safety reform, with empty statements – and then run away from the issue entirely. That Sen. Phillips actually ran away this time, is a testament to how endemic this political problem has become: No politician should be more afraid of the gun lobby, than losing more of our children to guns. That is why state Senate Democrats are refusing to back down in the face of Republican obstructionism. They have proposed four common sense Gun Safety measures that I support: including improving background checks, banning bump stocks, allowing courts to temporarily

remove a disturbed persons guns and establishing a research institute to study gun violence. The latter proposal has a meaningful reason to be implemented at the state level. Since 1996, The Dickey Amendment has prohibited the CDC from federal funds to study gun violence. So, wherein the federal government refuses to permit preventative research to protect its citizens, the role of responsibility falls to the State to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents. Which is why it’s as important as ever for Albany to act on Gun Safety. That means holding our elected oﬃcials accountable and letting them know that they can no longer run away from this. Brad Schwartz Port Washington Democratic Candidate for NY State Senate’s 7th District

Steps needed to save us from gun violence

he Second Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms. However, this right is not absolute and does not exist in a vacuum.!We have come to a fork in the road and we must proceed in the appropriate direction. We must modify our laws now! Our children’s lives are at risk. My 13-point plan follows. To obtain a gun permit and therefore a gun, our laws should protect the innocent. First, a person should be at

least 21 years of age to obtain a gun permit. Second, the person requesting the permit should be a citizen of the United States. Third, a physician should have to sign oﬀ on the physical and mental health of the individual. Certain disorders and diseases should preclude a person from owning a weapon. Conversely, we should be spending more money and research on mental health in this country. Fourth, there should be an extensive background check that is

based on comprehensiveness, not based on time. Fifth, a person should be required to take a written course and an examination at a shooting range. This exam should be repeated every three to five years. Sixth, the number of bullets a person can purchase should be regulated. High-capacity ammunition magazines, clips and armorpiercing bullets should be banned. Seventh, one should have a safe and/or gun lock at home to store the gun. Eighth, if the owner passes away, or is unable to pass the phy-

sician or shooting range exam, the gun should be forfeited. Ninth, all schools should have one main entrance. Metal detectors and one armed guard (preferably an off-duty or retired police officer, or at the very least a welltrained individual) will be an actual and visual deterrent. Tenth, teachers have enough to do in shaping our children.! They should not be armed guards as well.!Gun-toting teachers have no place in our school systems. As it is, teachers and our children practice lock-down procedures.!What effect does that have

on the psyche of our youth? Eleventh, assault-style weapons should be banned. Twelfth, bump stocks should be banned.! There is no need for these firearms in a civilized society. Thirteenth, we must stand with the students and parents in Parkland Fla., and demand change in our laws.!If not, we should demand a change in our representatives. Please go to change.org and sign our petition. Dr. Marc Herman Woodbury

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s with most everyone in these United States, I am devastated by the tragedy that occurred in Parkland, Florida (located just 15 minutes south of Ben’s in Boca Raton), which left at least 17 dead and many others wounded. Having listened to all the arguments and news shows about mental illness and gun control, ad! nauseam, I’ll oﬀer a diﬀerent slant, which I believe will get at the root of the problem.! Public financing of political campaigns is a must. No politician should be beholden to their contributors/donors; rather, they should do the right thing based on their beliefs and their constituents, whose views they represent in the House of Representatives. Senators, on the other hand, have a higher calling and should take into consideration the thoughts of the whole country. It is an imperative.!Anything less would be a disgrace to the future of our country.

Private money has no business in our campaigns for elected oﬃces. I am a deli man with no constituency, and not educated well enough to represent others, but I am a pragmatist willing to fight for the new America as represented by the students of! Marjory! Stoneman! Douglas! High School! who spoke so eloquently to the news media outlets after the tragic events. They (and other like-minded students) will be! the future! leaders of a new and enlightened America. Those present leaders who stand idly by while these events occur will be voted out of oﬃce. The status quo cannot continue. Ronnie Dragoon CEO/Founder Ben’s Restaurant Group, Inc. Greenvale

n March 24! the New York metropolitan area is going to be caught up in “March For Our Lives” protests calling for action to end gun violence and mass shootings.! In addition to the main New York City protest, there will be one locally at Farmingdale State College where our Congressman, Tom Suozzi, will be joined across party lines by Republican Congressman Peter King. While some politicians upstate, in rural areas, oppose gun control, in the wake of the Parkland school shooting it would be easy to assume that our local politicians would support stricter gun control measures, such as the banning of bump stocks which are still legal in New York. That assumption would be a mistake. Last week Manhasset’s own state Sen. Elaine Phillips (District 7) joined her fellow Republicans in opposing

four amendments that would have banned bump stocks in New York State (S6902), provided more thorough background checks (S5808), created legislation allowing judges to remove guns from those found to be danger to themselves or others (S7133) and created a state Firearm Violence Research Institute (S4363). Each Republican in the Senate either voted against the appeal or was conveniently not in the chamber at the time as they defeated all four amendments. If Elaine Phillips will not break with her party on this important issue, will she ever stand up for her constituents? Elaine Phillips is up for re-election in November. Charles Maass Manhasset Letters Continued on Page 61

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Barbieri: a great and humble man

ost of Mr. Donald Barbieri’s life was spent dealing with adversity, and yet all of the time he faced it head-on, and worked tirelessly to support and better his community. Mr. Barbieri was dauntless and never lost his belief in what he was doing, and for what he called “the good fight.” There are too many exceptional examples to note, but not everyone may know that for years Mr. Barbieri owned and ran a small shoe repair business in Penn Station; in fact it was the one that was readily visible. There I would sometimes see Mr. Barbieri on my way to or from my work downtown. Amazingly, Mr. Barbieri managed his commute via the LIRR, which was and remains vastly less than friendly to handicap access, let alone manageable for any reasonable commute. Mr. Barbieri managed a staﬀ of eight employees of whom I believe

several were vets. Then several years ago, literally overnight and without warning, the MTA raised rents 2-3 times for Mr. Barbieri’s and other small independent businesses in Penn Station. Mr. Barbieri had to close shop and vacate, but he did not call it quits. This despite the MTA’s open proclamation to champion these very same small businesses; bold proclamation can still be found on the MTA’s website. At the time I had secured the help of a kind-hearted political appointee at my federal agency, who had connections at the state level and within the MTA. We tried to support Mr. Barbieri’s David vs. Goliath eﬀort to reverse the travesty. Alas, to no avail. Basically, the MTA’s “business model” had changed to prefer higher paying small businesses. Mr. Barbieri noted that one vacated location had a

new Dunkin’ Donuts. Despite the loss of his business, having to lay oﬀ loyal employees, and the loss of needed income, I never saw Mr. Barbieri miss a beat. Never. Mr. Barbieri’s greatest eﬀorts were supporting his community and friends. And here he was one of the kindest, most positive, exceptionally generous, giving, and capable people I have ever had the honor and privilege to know. And he did so especially because of his vast propensity for kindness and humanity and for reaching out in his deeply warm and meaningful way. Mr. Barbieri did so without compromises, unreservedly, unflinchingly and without reservation." He was always there to listen and help you work through a civic matter. We need Mr. Barbieri’s unflinching moralism and activism to balance out

those of us who bumble through without disturbing ourselves too much to defy those aspects of our communities and the powerful bureaucracies with which we disagree or should disagree, and to limit what we don’t want to happen. His manner of activism helped foster the successful approaches and civic infrastructure that was effective in succeeding against the forces that all too commonly siphon off of our good effort. A community without people like Mr. Barbieri could probably not work. We shall keep talking and thinking and sincerely missing Don, for all his exceptional qualities and examples, we shall miss his wonderful approach to community service. I am honored to have known such a great and humble man. Stephen Cipot Garden City Park

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sentations at local community meetings Picking up roadside litter Teaching high school students about electrical work and engineering PSEG Long Island oﬀers a variety of outreach programs that educate our children about safety and emergency preparedness. Presentations are conducted at locations such as schools or community halls to groups of 20 or more by trained PSEG Long Island volunteers, free of charge. Presentations include: Children’s Safety Outreach Designed for Grades 2-5. This presentation features PSEG Long Island videos, with topics including ‘How Power is Generated’.’ Indoor Electrical Safety’, ‘Electrical Hazards’ and ‘Storm Preparation’. Electric Safety Town Designed for Grades 3-6. This is an interactive display of a small neighborhood. Principles of electric safety are illustrated in a fun and engaging way, using real world examples of potential hazards. The Energized Guyz PSEG Long Island and The National Theatre for Children (NTC) have joined forces to create the first utility-sponsored, educational theatre program in New York State. Junior Achievement Volunteers teach"K-12 programs that develop economic skills needed to compete in today’s global economy.

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St. Francis pushes innovations for care Robinson, Schlofmitz focus on minimally invasive procedures for faster recovery BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I The doctors of St. Francis Hospital are constantly working on innovations to improve the quality of care for their patients both in and out of the operating room, said Dr. Newell Robinson. Robinson, the hospital’s chief of cardiac surgery, said in some cases, patients will meet with a cardiologist and a surgeon as a team so the best approach to treatment can be determined, often leading to a shorter gap between initial diagnosis and treatment. An example of this is a patient who is a potential candidate for transcatheter aortic valve replacement surgery, he said. “The value of that is it takes any bias out of the formula of management and allows team to evaluate needs and then to decide in some cases surgery is better or transcatheter valve therapy is better,” Robinson said. Robinson and Dr. Richard Schlofmitz, the chief of cardiology, have both seen innovations in their fields during their tenure at St. Francis Hospital, including the evolution of coronary artery bypass grafting, more commonly known as bypass surgery. Schlofmitz said about 20 years ago, angioplasty with balloons to clear blockages was developing to open arteries without bypass surgery, but before the addition of stenting, about 70 percent of patients were later readmitted. The addition of metal stents in the artery marginally diminished the chance of blockages returning to about 40 percent, but stents brought scar tissue, which was also the cause of some blockages. Now, Schlofmitz said he uses stents with a chemotherapeutic drug to keep scar

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St. Francis Hospital’s Chief of Cardiology Dr. Richard Schlofmitz, left, and Chief of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Dr. Newell Robinson, right, discuss innovations in their fields. tissue from forming with only about 10 to 20 percent of patients needing further blockage clearing. Robinson said the improvement in stents has had an impact on the volume of bypass surgery performed but there are still cases where an operation is preferred, such as multi-vessels coronary artery disease patients. Robinson said operations can now be performed without the heart/lung machine and this allows a reduction in detrimental side eﬀects such as neurocognitive deficits with the additional benefit of decreased blood utilization and hospital stays. Schlofmitz has a seven-step process for precision angioplasty, starting with op-

tical coherence tomography, a computerized light image that is quick to produce and gives a three-dimensional view of the area and the composition of the plaque. “If something is very calcified and very hard, it’s diﬃcult to get open with a balloon,” Schlofmitz said. “This technology lets me know precisely.” Schlofmitz is also able to measure down to the millimeter the length of stent needed for each patient, which is a common problem, he said, when stents are slightly too short or too long. Schlofmitz said he can also look at the image and see if the stent is oﬀ the arterial wall and how far so it can be quickly corrected with little guesswork. “One of the complications of stenting

is at the edge of the stent, tissue can have a little flap hanging down and close the artery,” Schlofmitz said. “We do these seven steps, four before and three after, in every patient getting stents, and that guarantees us precision angioplasty with the best results on the planet. We do that 95 percent of the time.” The hospital has also mastered a number of procedures with small incisions that replace former open-heart procedures. Robinson said over the past two decades, St. Francis started a minimally invasive heart surgery program to treat aortic, mitral and tricuspid valve diseases. “It utilizes a small incision in the chest and avoids the so-called cracking the chest of sternotomy,” Robinson said. “It allows us to go through smaller incisions to achieve the same result with respect to replacing and repairing valves. This comes at a time in the history of cardiac surgery where patients not only want to have a good, quality operation, but they are also interested in less invasive approaches to achieve that goal.” Schlofmitz said patients with weak heart muscles can benefit from CardioMems, a small mosquito clip inserted through a leg vein and fed to the lungs. The device stays in the pulmonary artery and sends pulmonary pressure numbers to the doctor’s smartphone, similar to a patient being constantly monitored in the intensive care unit. Schlofmitz said the clip allows doctors to change medications without having patients re-admitted. “It’s an amazing technology where heart failure patients, who have one of highest readmission rates at hospitals, almost never have revisits in the first year,” Schlofmitz said.

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15-year-old from Hoops named chair NHP missing: cops BY R E B ECC A K L A R Police are searching for a 15-year-old girl last seen at New Hyde Park Memorial High School on Tuesday at 7 p.m., they said. The teen, Anahi Maldonado, is described as Hispanic, with brown eyes and weighing 110 pounds, police said. It is believed that Maldonado may be in the New Hyde Park area or Hempstead, police said. Detectives asked anyone with information about Maldonado’s whereabouts to call the Missing Persons Squad at 516573-7347 or 911. All callers will remain anonymous. PHOTO COURTESY OF NASSAU COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police are searching for Anahi Maldonado, a 15-year-old from New Hyde Park, who went missing on Tuesday, police said.

Long Island University announced Monday that professor Jeffrey R. Hoops has become chairperson of the Board of Examiners for the Uniform Certified Public Accountants Examination. # The# CPA Exam protects the public interest by helping to ensure that only qualified individuals become licensed as U.S. Certified Public Accountants. The Board of Examiners is a volunteer group of CPAs, Ph.D.s and MBAs who oversee the development, delivery and scoring of the CPA Exam, which is delivered in all 50 states and several foreign jurisdictions. At any given time, roughly 100,000 candidates are in the process of taking # the Exam, and about 25,000 pass each year. “I’m honored to have been chosen to lead this prestigious group of professionals,” said Hoops. “The CPA Exam is vital to the accounting profession. I’m looking forward to beginning my two-year term.” Hoops is a retired partner at Ernst & Young LLP, which he first joined in 1974. In 2005, he became EY’s first Ethics and Compliance Officer for the Americas as well as the Chief Privacy Officer. He’s

currently a member of the American Institute of CPAs and a former member of its Board of Directors. He is also a past president# of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc., and a former member of the New York State Board of Public Accountancy. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration-Public Accounting at Hofstra University and his Masters in Taxation at Long Island University.# He is a licensed CPA in New York State. A full time faculty member at LIU Post since 2013, he teaches tax and accounting courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in the School of Professional Accountancy. He’s the recipient of the New York State Society of CPAs Distinguished Service Award as well as the LIU-Post School of Professional Accountancy Outstanding Alumni Award. Founded in 1974, the LIU School of Professional Accountancy, accredited by AACSB, is the first school for professional accountancy in the nation.

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Committee picked for 1st county I.G. Drucker, Nicolello join 5-person group selected to choose overseer of Nassau contracts BY R E B ECC A K L A R

Nassau County Legislature Presiding Oﬃcer Richard Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park) and Legislator Arnold Drucker (D-Plainvew) were appointed to a five-member bipartisan committee to select Nassau County’s first inspector general. The other members of the committee include Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D-Freeport), Deputy Presiding Oﬃcer Howard Kopel (R-Lawrence) and Legislator Denise Ford, a registered Democrat from Long Beach who caucuses with the Republican majority. The selection process comes about three months after the Legislature unanimously approved the bill creating the position in December, and over two years after the Democrats initially called for its creation. “I am elated that Nassau County will finally have an inspector general,” Drucker said. “This is something the Democratic legislative minority had fought for over the last couple of years. We want to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse from the county’s plagued procurement system in order to

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Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker, left, and Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello, right, were appointed to a committee to select the county’s first inspector general. protect Nassau’s taxpayers. This is a step forward in the right direction.” Nicolello was not immediately available to comment. The committee will be responsible for selecting the inspector general. Applicants can submit resumes to Michael Pulitzer, clerk of

the Nassau County Legislature. Applications must be received by March 30. Following the selection, the committee will supervise and act as a liaison with the oﬃce of the inspector general. The GOP-controlled Rules Committee first approved a ver-

sion of the bill calling for the creation of an inspector general that would allow the inspector general to be removed from the position by a majority of the Legislature in December. The version that ultimately passed a week later requires a supermajority of 13 votes out of 19

to remove the inspector general. The bill was first introduced in 2015. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, a Democrat, proposed an independent inspector general with subpoena power following an investigation into county contract practices. Indicted former County Executive Edward Mangano and GOP county legislators opposed the creation of an inspector general, saying that the county’s commissioner of investigations already had the power to oversee contracts. Mangano is set to appear in court on March 12. He is facing federal charges of bribery and extortion for allegedly helping" restaurant magnate Harendra Singh receive county contracts in exchange for vacations and a paid position for Mangano’s wife. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran (D-Baldwin) ran last year on fighting county corruption and made appointing an inspector general one of her top priorities. The Legislature approved the bill a few weeks before she took oﬃce.

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11 N. Shore villages get radar signs Town Board votes unanimously to gift signs to curb speeding across North Hempstead BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N North Hempstead town council members unanimously approved a resolution to give radar speed signs to 11 North Shore villages last Tuesday in a move that aims to slow drivers down and improve safety. The move will give the signs, which post the speed of a driver, to the villages of Baxter Estates, Great Neck Estates, Kings Point, Munsey Park, North Hills, Old Westbury, Plandome, Plandome Manor, Roslyn Estates, Sands Point and Thomaston. According to the resolution, “various incorporated villages within the Town have expressed interest in obtaining signs” and nothing prohibits North Hempstead from transferring signs to incorporated villages. The new signs come atop speed signs Westbury, Williston Park and East Williston received in 2015. Money from two New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services grants – a $100,000 one from 2014 and $65,000 in 2016, respectively – is being used to pay for the signs. Michael Tomicich, the village clerktreasurer of Roslyn Estates, said he be-

lieves the speed ed radar sign will “definitely” ly” help get drivers to o slow down along Mineola Avenue. “There’s a lot of speeders up and down there,” Tomicich said, adding that he also sees it in his own commute. Old West-bury Village Addministrator Brian rian Ridgway said that while speedingg is not typically a major ajor issue in the village, it will serve as a “subtle reminder” for people to watch their speed around schools and the village’s windy roads in the dark. “This was something that the village was asked by the Town of North Hempstead several months ago if we would have use for one and we said, definitely, yes,” Ridgway said. Thomaston Mayor Steven Weinberg said that the speed radar sign, which will

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A taxi speeds past a speed radar sign posted on Roslyn Road. likely circulate around village speeding hot spots, will tell drivers when they are speeding and might slow some people down. And while “it’s not a panacea,” Weinberg said oﬃcials need to do what they

can. “Anything we could do that would help would be good for the neighborhood,” Weinberg said. It is unclear when the villages will receive the speed radar signs.

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Village School students were honored by the Board of Trustees and other school officials.

In accordance with New York State Education Law, free transportation for the 2018–19 school year will be available to children attending non-public schools who meet the following walking distance-from-school requirements. To be eligible for free transportation, the walking distance from a pupil’s home to a nonpublic school must exceed 0.5 mile for students in grades K–5; 0.75 mile for students in grades 6–8; and one mile for students in grades 9–12. Transportation is limited to a maximum dis-

tance of 15# miles. Other rules may apply for children with disabilities; please consult with the Oﬃce of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services at (516) 441-4970. Residents of the Great Neck school district who seek free transportation for their children to non-public schools in September 2018, and who meet the walking-distance requirements above, must submit an application, hand-delivered or postmarked, by April 1, to the Transportation Oﬃce, Great Neck Public Schools, 345

Lakeville Road, Great Neck, NY 11020. The April 1 deadline is determined by state law. The “Non-Public School Transportation Request Form” is available on the district website at www. greatneck.k12.ny.us—click on “Forms” in the blue left-hand column, then on “Transportation.” For more information, please call the Transportation Oﬃce, Great Neck Public Schools, at (516) 441-4060, on school days between the hours of 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Board recognizes Village students Teachers help colleagues Village School (VS) students were recently recognized by the Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education for contributing to the quality of life at their high school. Award recipients (with their area of achievement in parentheses) are: Danielle Gruber (Academic Achievement), Benjamin Reiss Klayman (Quintessential Student), Brianna Kohler (Most Improved), Emma Strassberg (Community Service), and Britney Trachenberg (Rookie of the Year).

Joining them were Board of Education President Barbara Berkowitz, Vice President Donald Ashkenase, and Trustees Donna Peirez, Rebecca Sassouni, and Jeffrey Shi; Superintendent Dr. Teresa Prendergast and Assistant Superintendents Dr. Joseph Hickey and Dr. Steven Lando; Village School Principal Stephen Goldberg and staff members Jeffrey Bernstein, Lisa DiRosa-Coen, Ronni Graf, Halina Panariello, Cindy Pavlic, Lauren Sullivan, Megan Wilvert, and Samuel Yellis.

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Alisa Flores has joined the team of funeral directors of the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home. Flores, formerly employed by New Hyde Park Funeral Home, is a graduate of the Nassau Community College Mortuary Science program. Victor LoGiudice, managing Partner of Dalton Funeral Homes stated, “ We are

thrilled to have such a skilled, caring and hard-working funeral director join our family. She is a breath of fresh air and we look forward to Alisa’s sensitive and compassionate treatment of the families we serve for many years to come. “ Flores will work in three of the funeral home’s five locations – New Hyde Park, Floral Park and Williston Park.

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New Hyde Park Memorial High School special education English teacher Kathryn Griffin, right, discussed her work with Floral Park Memorial teacher and mentor Christina Dierlam, left.

Floral Park Memorial High School teacher and mentor Amanda Abbott, left, assisted New Hyde Park Memorial High School special education teacher Loring Wirth-Eckl during a recent lesson.

Thanks to assistance from their colleagues, New Hyde Park Memorial High School special education teachers Kathryn Griﬃn and Lorin Wirth-Eckl are working towards National Board Certification. The pair is being mentored and supported by Floral Park Memorial High School teachers Amanda Abbott and Christina Dierlam. Abbott and Dierlam became certified candidate support providers last year, taking courses in the spring and summer months through New York State United Teachers and National Board. Completing these courses enables them to run SUNY Empire-supported

cohorts to help guide candidates through the National Board Certification process. To become National Board certified, teacher candidates must take an exam, complete writing assignments and create videos in the areas of content and knowledge, differentiation and instruction, teaching practice and learning environment, and demonstrate their ability to be effective and reflective practitioners. Abbott and Dierlam plan to offer their assistance to other district colleagues and will host meetings to share information in the upcoming months.

‘Night at the Races’ in NHP On Saturday, April 7, the New Hyde Park Gladiator Fund is hosting the second annual Night at the Races event to benefit Christian Hanat, a New Hyde Park Memorial Class of 1974 alumna who was recently diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. The event will be held at the

Elks Club, located at 901 Lakeville Road, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Races will start at 8 p.m. prompt. A $40 ticket includes unlimited beer, wine, soda, heroes, hot dogs, salads, dessert and coﬀee. There will also be a Chinese auction, a 50/50 raﬄe and a

Wheel of Wow. For more information call Dan Connor at (347) 387-7562. Return a check made payable to the Gladiator Fund by March 24, to P.O. Box 100, 2nd Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, indicating your name and number of guests.

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Showcasing the Jazz Age

n exhibition celebrating the Roaring Twenties, Anything Goes: The Jazz Age, will open at the Nassau County Museum of Art on Saturday, March 24 and be on display through July 8. Wild, hot, roaring, and free, the Jazz Age is immediately identified as the glorious heyday of artists such as F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Josephine Baker, Gertrude Stein, e.e. cummings, Coco Chanel, Langston Hughes, Charles Lindbergh and other rebels who took the freedom of the age to new creative heights in New York, Paris and the Riviera. Among the rare treasures on view is the original painting by Francis Cugat (brother of Xavier) that became the iconic cover of Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” the first time it has ever been loaned by Princeton University. In one multimedia exhibition that combines art, literature, design and music, the viewer revisits the masterpieces and experiments of a generation that changed the history of Modernism. The giants among the artists were Picasso, Léger, Matisse, Beckmann, Nolde, Lachaise, Man Ray, Stuart Davis, Florine Stettheimer and Tamara de Lempicka, all of whom are represented in the show with major works, including a little-known Picasso drawing of the famous Jazz Age muse Sara Murphy on the beach at Antibes, as well as a spectacular Léger still life. The exhibition tracks the progress of Modernism in art from Cubism to Neoclassicism. Composers such as Gershwin and Porter were taking syncopation and the blues to new heights at this time, and their records, sheet music, and piano rolls are on view and will be heard throughout the show on ’20’s-era turntables and player pianos. The Ballets Russes, for whom Picasso and Chanel designed productions, broke all dance conventions and inspired a new wave of fashion, with examples in the exhibition curated by noted expert on ’20’s fashion, JoAnne Olian. The exhibit’s pieces of Art Deco furniture and rare jewelry from the private collection of the Macklowe Gallery display the machine-age elegance that was in vogue. Drawing on museum, university and private collections, including those of the Heckscher Museum, Parrish Museum, Cradle of Aviation Museum, New York University Grey Art Gallery, and Princeton University, the wideranging exhibition has been underwritten by the Americana Manhasset and Wheatley Plaza, longtime supporters of the museum and its mission. In addition, the programming and publications have

been sponsored by generous gifts from The Ritz-Carlton Residences and by Charles Scribner III. Each week the show will feature special programming, including live jazz in the beautiful paneled library of the mansion, lectures by experts in the arts and design, and live demonstrations of the player piano and Victrola in addition to the museum’s renowned docent-led tours and education programs. Among the programming highlights are a May 12 lecture by Scribner, a popular speaker at the Morgan Library and Metropolitan Museum of Art, among other venues; an original cabaret musical based on the lives of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald composed and performed by Angela Sclafani and her ensemble; and tours of Jazz Age Manhattan led by museum director Charles A. Riley II, author of two books on the period. The museum is publishing a fully-illustrated catalogue of the exhibition with essays on the art, music and fashion of the era, and is relaunching the official website with special features keyed to the show. The show offers a comprehensive picture of the Jazz Age when World War I ended on November 11, 1918 “at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”, and ended on October 24, 1929, when Wall Street crashed after its historic nine-year bull run. In addition to art and design, the exhibition brings the age of superstars vividly to life with memorabilia celebrating the Golden Age of aviation, including a leather pilot’s helmet and goggles, photographs of Babe Ruth and a seat from the original Yankee Stadium built in 1923, original Victrola turntables and the first generation of radios, first editions of monumental novels and sheet music, and the original Hobey Baker trophy, the top honor for American college hockey (all players who visit wearing their team jersey during the run of the show will be admitted for free). The Long Island connections in the show are among the highlights. On April 10, 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” was published, but he started it two years before over the garage in a rented house in Great Neck. In his lecture, Scribner III, whose grandfather published the novel, will reveal the backstory of its progress from manuscript to masterpiece under the editorial guidance of Maxwell Perkins, who secured the iconic cover by Cugat. And Lindbergh took off from the storied air strip at Roosevelt Field, where Elinor Smith, the “Flying Flapper

of Freeport,” set new records for altitude and endurance The exhibition unveils some important historical discoveries, including previously unknown drawings by the poet cummings that were found by his dear friend Gaston Lachaise. Their friendship and collaboration is celebrated in a gallery that includes many of Lachaise’s greatest sculptures, including a monumental cast of Elevation, as well as his own drawings and a stunning portrait by cummings of the legendary supermodel Marion Morehouse. A lucky group of American artists and writers in Paris during the ’20s, many of them in Stein’s circle, were pioneering a new style of abstraction, and the show boasts some significant canvases by Davis, as well as Charles Green Shaw, Gertrude and Balcomb Greene, Joseph Stella, Carl Holty, Jan Matulka, Charles Biederman and an unknown work on paper by Betty Parsons, who would become best known as one of the great champions of Abstract Expressionism. In another art historical coup, the show presents an unknown drawing by the model and muse Kiki de Montparnasse that had been hidden among the papers of Man Ray, whose portrait of Kiki is among the treasures on view, along with his portraits of Hemingway, Chanel, James Joyce and dancers from the Ballets Russes. The other major photographic finds in the show are by Carl Van Vechten, whose lens captured the jazz greats in Harlem nightclubs. The show also boasts an unknown drawing of Baker by the artist Paul Colin, whose posters, including rare examples included in the show, made her famous in Paris. Of all the revelations, the life and work of Anna Walinska, who lived in Paris during the ’20s, is perhaps the most touching story. Walinska was a teenager from Brooklyn who met Picasso, Matisse, Stein and others while making the drawings and paintings on view in a solo gallery in the show. “Living well is the best revenge” was the motto of an extraordinarily fortunate generation, anything but “lost,” that remains today the epitome of sheer creative freedom. The Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor and is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors (62 and above) and $4 for students and children (4 to12). Members are admitted free. For more information about the museum and exhibit, call 516-484-9338 or go to www.nassaumuseum.org.

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“Call Me by Your Name” Author at the Cinema Arts Centre

Saturday, March 10 at 3 p.m. Join novelist André Aciman for a special screening of the Oscar-nominated film adaptation of his acclaimed novel, followed by a conversation with him moderated by Debra Markowitz, director of the Nassau County Film Oﬃce, an audience Q&A, book signing and reception. Ticket includes a copy of the book. Where: Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: (631) 423-7611 • cinemaartscentre.org

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EagleMania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band

Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m.

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Music of Theresienstadt: Holocaust Memorial Concert

Sunday, March 11, 3 to 5 p.m.

This is a staged recreation of chamber music that was performed in Theresienstadt concentration camp, illustrated with film clips and stories of 110-year-old survivor, Alice Herz-Sommer, and narrated by actress Ellen Burstyn. The concert is dedicated to the memory of Elie Wiesel. Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville Info & Tickets: (516) 299-3100 • tillescenter.org

An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and Shawn Colvin

Sunday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Longtime friends Lyle Lovett and Shawn Colvin come together for one incredible acoustic evening of music as these two master performers and songwriters share songs and stories. Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300 • theparamountny.com

The Very Best of Dave Mason Thursday, March 15 at 8 p.m.

This will be a memorable night of music performed by English singer, songwriter and guitarist Dave Mason, who recorded the hit “Feelin’ Alright” with the band Traﬃc, and went on to play with many top pop and rock musicians, including Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac and the Rolling Stones. Mason will be joined by special guest Richie Furay. Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5211 • thetheatreatwestbury.com

Israeli Art Fair

Thursday, March 15, 7 to 10 p.m., Friday, March 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 17, 8 to 10:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Israeli Art Fair, presented by Safari Gallery of Jerusalem, features a collection of more than 1,500 original oil paintings, watercolors, lithographs, and etchings by over 100 Israeli artists that will be on display for exhibition and sale. The event is free and will include raﬄes and special daily events. Where: Temple Judea, 333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset Info: (516) 621-8049 • temple-judea.com

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LEO’S Serving Leo’s Famous Breakfast Saturday & Sunday 8-11:30AM

THE TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS FOR THE COMING WEEK ree Kids Workshop: Plant a Snap Pea Seed

Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (also March 17, 18, 24 and 25)

All children under the age of 12 are invited to drop by Hicks during this time to plant their own snap pea seed, which will sprout indoors and be ready for planting outdoors.

Where: Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury Call: 516-323-1708 or hicksnurseries.com

Thursday is Mexican Night at Leo’s Margaritas Mohitos Fish Tacos Fajitas Tacos

ree Snack and Story Time at Ooh La La Boutiques Saturday, March 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join this reading of the children’s book, “Cookies For Dinner,” by local author Holly Nichole Zarcone. After the reading, there will be a book signing, as well as cookies and milk for kids and refreshments for adults.

Where: Ooh La La Boutiques, 306 Main St., Huntington Info: 631-987-7566 or cookiesfordinnerbook.com

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Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m.

The inquisitive little monkey named Curious George, star of books, movies and the awardwinning PBS television show, stars in this fun-filled new musical in which George learns more about Rome — and meatballs — and the “secret ingredient” to cooking.

Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center 1 South Ave., Garden City | Info & Tickets: 516-877-4000 or pac.adelphi.edu

ofstra University’s 20th Annual Irish Festival Sunday, March 11, 11 a.m. to at 5 p.m.

“Let Ye All Be Irish Today!” Families can head out to Hofstra’s yearly festival that continues to celebrate the gifts of Irish music, food and culture to America. There will be a number of music and dance performances throughout the day, as well as a variety of vendors and food. All net proceeds benefit the Hofstra University Scholarship Fund. Where: Hofstra University, Mack Physical Education Center 900 Fulton Ave., Uniondale | Info: (516) 463-6582 • hofstra.edu

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Tuesday, March 13, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Children ages 3 to 5 will be reading “Hooray for St. Patrick’s Day!” by Joan Holub. They will learn about the many fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day — from food, to crafts, to parades. After the story, they will create a silly leprechaun hat to wear home.

Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org

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Dixie Dregs to rise again at Paramount BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I The Dixie Dregs have reunited their 1977 lineup and are touring the country with a stop at The Paramount in Huntington on March 15. The group, originally called Dixie Grit in 1970, was founded by Steve Morse and Andy West. In 1973, the pair combined with Allen Sloan and Bart Yarnal at the University of Miami’s School of Music, and Rod Morgenstein quickly replaced Yarnal after a surfing accident. This tour combines the talents of Morse on guitar, West on bass guitar, Sloan on violin, Morgenstein on drums and Steve Davidowski on keyboards for the five’s first musical reunion since the release of the album “Free Fall” in 1977. While Morse and Morgenstein have remained with the band throughout its 45-year history, Sloan, now a doctor, left in 1981 and returned for a fouryear stint in 1988, West left in 1989 and Davidowski was with the group from 1976 to 1978. As the only living keyboard player from any Dixie Dregs

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Steve Davidowski, Steve Morse, Andy West, Rod Morgenstein and Allen Sloan will perform on March 15 at The Paramount. albums, Davidowski was “the missing link,” Morse said.!Once band manager Frank Solomon, West and Morgenstein convinced Sloan to return as well, the reunion was set. “It’s kind of like having a time capsule,” Morse said. “The influences of the ’60s and ’70s combined to make this sound you’re going to hear, and those forces can never be duplicated

because people have diﬀerent influences today with the internet and multi-channel entertainment.” Morse said in an interview the group has already begun the tour and is clicking well on stage. “We’ve already done the reuniting,” Morse said. “We’re oﬀ to the races and it’s going well. We’ve had great crowd

response. Everybody is full of energy for us.” Morse said the night will be a mixture of old and new songs, including a few that are on albums but have never been performed live. Morse said West created a fan poll for people to request diﬀerent songs for the tour, and many people requested the classics as well as a few deep

tracks. The band was all instrumentals until “Industry Standard” in 1982, which Morse said he learned to love during his time in Miami. “I was studying classical guitar and jazz, so I had those hitting me at the same time,” Morse said. “Orchestra kind of bridged the gap between jazz and classical with that fusion sound, and I thought that was a great jumping oﬀ point. I had more of a tendency to go toward rock instrumentals with blue grass and classical influences.” The group, which mostly dissolved in the last decade, has kept a steady fanbase throughout the member changes and periods of down time. “Pure and simple, it is the beautiful compositions and the energy we all put into performing them,” West said. “This is music that can really take you places that are unique yet still familiar in the sense that there are strongly recognizable sonic landscapes that fuse many styles and feelings. It is truly ‘fusion’ in the most positive sense of the word.”

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The sixth season of Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Emanuel continues on Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m., with a dialogue featuring Malcolm Nance and Admiral James Stavridis moderated by NY1 anchor Errol Louis. Malcolm Nance is a counter-terrorism and intelligence consultant for the U.S. government’s special operations, Homeland Security and intelligence agencies. He’s also a counterterrorism analyst for NBC News. Over 34 years, Nance participated in field and combat intelligence activity including acquiring experience as an Arabic-speaking special intelligence collections operator, field interrogator as well as providing both covert and clandestine anti and counter-terrorism support to national intelligence agencies and assets. A former Navy intelligence operator, he has eye witnessed numerous terrorist incidents and/ or participated in response operations, and has trained and advised numerous international and government agency personnel in terrorist tactics and countering extremist ideology including the U.S. Department of

Defense and U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Nance is the author of several books, including, most recently: “Defeating ISIS: Who They Are, How They Fight and What They Believe” and the recently released, “The Plot to Hack America: How Putin’s Cyberspies and WikiLeaks Tried to Steal the 2016 Election.” Admiral James Stavridis attended the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and spent over 30 years in the Navy, rising to the rank of four-star admiral. Among his many commands were four years as the 16th Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, where he oversaw operations in Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, the Balkans, and piracy oﬀ the coast of Africa. He also commanded U.S. Southern Command in Miami, charged with military operations through Latin America for nearly three years. He was the longestserving combatant commander in recent U.S. history. In the course of his career in the Navy, he served as senior military assistant to the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of Defense. He led the Navy’s premier operational think tank for innovation, Deep

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Blue, immediately after the 9/11 attacks. He earned a doctor of philosophy degree from The Fletcher School at Tufts, winning the Gullion prize as the outstanding student in his class in 1983. He speaks Spanish and French. Stavridis has published six books on leadership, Latin America, ship handling, and innovation, as well as over a hundred articles in leading journals. Stavridis is the 12th Dean at The Fletcher School, a post he assumed in the summer of 2013. Errol Louis is the Political Anchor of NY1 News, where he hosts Inside City Hall, a nightly prime-time show about New York City politics, on which he interviews top political and cultural leaders. Louis also is a CNN Contributor, providing on-air commentary on key events from presidential primaries to Election Night. He writes frequently for CNN.com. Following the dialogue, there will be a Q&A, book signing and refreshments. Tickets are $20 or 2@$35. For further information about subscription discounts and to purchase tickets, call (516) 4825701. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck, NY 11024.

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How to shop for the right college BY J U DY M A R R A ZZO Nobody buys a new car without going to see cars firsthand at the various dealership showrooms. People usually have an initial idea of what kind of vehicle they want to buy from hearing reviews and seeing ads, but then they check out everything that’s available in the marketplace to see what will best fit their needs and personality. Do they want/need a truck, a pickup, an SUV, a sports car, a sedan, or a van? They look at several makes and models and visit several dealership showrooms to see the vehicles to make sure of the kind of vehicle they want and at the best price. They kick the tires and sit behind the wheel to get the feel.! Armed with enough information to make a list of options in makes, models and prices, they put all of that together and figure out which vehicle best fits their needs, style and budget. They buy a vehicle that fits them the best! So why all too often do people not put the same time and eﬀort into finding the right college? Many students apply to colleges without ever having visited the college and know almost nothing about the college campus, student population, culture, sur-

rounding area, or climate/weather. Some pick a state college because it has a cheaper posted tuition “sticker price”.! Others pick an Ivy League college because they are the best colleges, regardless of how low their acceptance rate is. Or they choose only colleges that they’ve heard of before or like the mascot or sports team. The importance of visiting/touring a selection of colleges is to get a firsthand idea of what colleges are all about. “Everybody knows what motor vehicles are and the diﬀerences between a truck and a compact car, but not many college-bound high school students know the diﬀerences between the Ivy League colleges and don’t understand the college ranking systems”, says Bev-

erley Lashley, managing director at goCAMPUSing. “We take thousands of high school students to tour hundreds of colleges all across the United States, and it’s always a revelation to them to see and hear about colleges firsthand, direct from college admissions officers and college students on campus.! It’s an incredible thing to watch the epiphany come over them of how colleges work, the differences and similarities, and what they are looking for in applicants.” Obviously, nobody can or should tour every college, but visiting a variety of different colleges provides the insight to know which types of colleges fit your wants and needs.! Discover what academic curriculum/majors/programs colleges offer.

See colleges in urban, suburban or rural settings. !Understand the differences between big, medium or small campus – in size and/or number of students. Feel the campus vibe in colleges with a laid-back atmosphere and a college with a rah, rah enthusiastic student population.! And so much more. Soon it will become clear that although many colleges are different, by cost, location and offerings, you can classify and group them as fitting into very similar parameters. With this knowledge, you can quantify any tradeoffs of positives and negatives, allowing you to select “target”, “reach” and “safety” colleges to apply to without sacrificing your basic wants and needs. So go ahead and feel free to start looking at finding the right fit colleges to apply to like you’re buying a car. Every college campus is a dealer showroom.! Check under the hood, kick the tires, get the feel behind the wheel, and talk about any deals and what it will take for you to drive that “college” out of the showroom floor and to the highway of a future yet to come. Judy Marrazzo is the founder and an Associate Director of goCAMPUSing, America’s Premier College Tour Company.! For more information, visit www.goCAMPUSing.com or call 516-941-6992.

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Making Memories and Friendships That Last a Lifetime What if my camper gets homesick? Homesickness is not unusual, especially for new campers. All our staff are specially trained in what to do when a camper gets homesick and how to help your child adjust to camp life. If campers cannot adjust to camp life, we will give you a call. If not, you can assume your camper is having a great time! Can my child bring his/her cell phone? We are a screen-free camp here at DPF 4-H, and thus do not allow campers to bring their phones or any electronics. While this may be a little scary for some kids (and parents!) this is a chance for your camper to connect with nature and new friends, not the Internet. How can I communicate with my camper? Try our BunkNote system! Parents can send emails to their campers, which the camp office will print out and deliver to your child. However, since we are a screen free camp, this system is only one-way. The best way for your camper to contact you is the postal system. Do you offer any transportation? Yes! Our bus runs to and from Hicksville to Riverhead to transport campers. You can register your camper for the bus when you sign up for camp.

What do I need to do to get my camper Camp ready? Besides registering and paying for your child’s encampment, there are several medical forms that must be filled out before your child can attend camp. Forms can be found on our website. How does Camp handle Health and Wellness? All campers are required to have a physical examination and health history forms

completed prior to their stay at camp. We have our camp nurse on property at all times who is ready to help your camper with their medicine or aid with any injuries that may occur. What should my child take to Camp? We have a list of everything your should bring to camp on our website and in the Parent-Camper Handbook. All campers need bedding, personal hygiene products and clothing to last them through their stay.

Laundry is available for any campers staying for two or more weeks. What if my child doesn’t like the food? The camp can accommodate campers with special food needs. If your camper does not like the main course being offered, we always provide secondary options in our salad bar that change daily, as well as vegetarian and vegan options. For more information, visit us on our website: ccenassau.org/dpf4hcamp Jericho Office (Main Winter Office) CCE Nassau County, 5 Old Jericho Turnpike Jericho, NY 11753 Phone: 516-433-7970, Ext.11 Fax: 516-433-7971 Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/ EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. This camp is permitted to operate by the Suffolk County Department of Health and is inspected twice yearly. Copies of the inspection are available in the office or by contacting the Department of Health at 631-852-5999.

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ome youngsters experience difficulty when the time comes to focus on their schoolwork. Such difficulties may be linked to a variety of factors, and parents can be overwhelmed as they attempt to identify the root cause of their youngsters’ struggles in the classroom. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 6.4 million American children between the ages of four and 17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. ADHD most often occurs in children, and these children may have difficulty with concentrating, paying attention, staying organized, and remembering details. But not all children struggling to focus on their studies have ADHD. Parents who want to help their kids overcome their issues with regard to focusing can consider a host of approaches and strategies. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional. Because ADHD is so common, parents should seek the opinion of a licensed

healthcare professional to determine if their child has the disorder. According to the National Resource Center on ADHD (www.help4adhd. org), psychiatrists, pediatricians, neurologists, psychologists, and certain licensed counselors or therapists are qualified to diagnose ADHD. Determining if a child has ADHD is a great first step toward helping that youngster overcome his or her struggles in the classroom. A qualified healthcare professional can help develop a strategy to improve focus, and that may include prescribing medication to improve the child’s ability to concentrate. Speak with your child’s teacher. Students who don’t have ADHD can still have trouble focusing on their schoolwork, and parents of such students may want to speak to their children’s teachers to solve the problem. Educators have significant experience dealing with students who have trouble focusing, and they may be able to make certain suggestions to help kids focus on their work.

Minimize distractions at home. Some kids may do well in class but find it hard to focus once they arrive home. That’s because home often has far more distractions than the classroom. Once the time comes for your child to do his or her homework, minimize distractions that can compromise his or her ability to focus. Turn off the television and take kids’ phones away if they have their own phones. During homework time, only allow them to use their computers for their lessons and not to connect with friends via social media. Parents also should make sure they aren’t the distraction. Let kids do their work in peace and quiet, offering to help if need be, but steering clear of kids work areas so they are encouraged to focus and not strike up conversations with mom or dad. Make lists. Some kids focus better when they know exactly what they have to do. Encourage such youngsters to make lists of their assignments and check items off as they are completed. Checking items off can give kids a sense of accomplishment, which can motivate them to stay focused on their schoolwork going forward. Encourage breaks. A breather every so often can help kids avoid growing tired. Make sure kids don’t take up another task, such as playing video games or watching television, during their breaks. But keep in mind that standing up every so often to walk around or get a glass of water can help them stay sharp and energized over the long haul.

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Eileen and Ronnie

Eileen and Ronnie, the owners of Bobb Howard’s Auto Repair Shop and General Store, are a couple of baby boomers who grew up on Long Island playing hopscotch and hide-andseek, stickball and stoopball, flipping baseball cards and jacks, and playing hit the penny and spin the bottle... This family owned and operated auto repair business was opened 72 years ago on Columbus Day, 1946, by Eileen’s parents. Today, as in 1946, old-time values continue to be followed they perform oil changes to motor changes, and everything in-between. Each automobile gets vacuumed, has its windows washed, and you get a “sweet treat” from their General Store too! AND, they don’t charge to put air in your tires!!!... They opened the General Store about 36 years ago, when Eileen, noticing the frenetic pace of today’s computerized world, decided it was time to go back to a simpler time, to have people remember what it felt like to be a “kid in a candy store” again, and go back to a time when games didn’t require batteries - a place where kids of all ages could come and browse and giggle with nostalgic memories. The store now has over 1200 retro candies and toys and ships “packages of memories” all over the world...

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People often comment on the combination of the two businesses, but for Eileen and Ronnie it is a natural extension of the things they love. Cleanliness, honesty and integrity are of utmost importance to them, traits that were passed down to them by Eileen’s parents. There is also an awards program set up each year at the New Hyde Park High School in Eileen’s parents‘ memories, not for the smartest kids in the class, but for the kids that “try the hardest” - that’s all her parents ever asked of her.... Both the Auto Repair Shop and the General Store have won numerous awards, including Best Auto Repair Shop, Best Muffler Shop, Best Candy Store, Best Collectible Store, Best Toy Store, “One of the 101 Places to Take Your Family”, and “Family Friendly Favorite”, but the one they are the most proud of is the award they won for BEST MOM and POP BUSINESS on LONG ISLAND!!! Eileen and Ronnie feel very blessed and incredibly lucky: they love what they do, they love coming to work everyday, they love giving back to the community that has been so good to them, and they love working with “kids” and “kids at heart” in both the Auto Repair Shop and the General Store - it must be a “generational thing”..

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TAECOLE Martial Arts and Fitness offers Classes for those ages 3 and up. Why do people join TAECOLE? We absolutely love what we do! Our top priority is to make sure that all of our students feel special because they are! Each and every student leaves class feeling confident of their own unique strengths, yet humble enough to recognize where they can improve. We are highly qualified and capable, having earned an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau every year since we opened in 2001. Last year we were also voted North Shore's best by the community, and Nominated Best on Long Island 2018. We are professionals and undergo constant training both on and off the mat to improve our skills. Our school is affiliated with several international Tae Kwon Do associations including KMK, AKA and the ITF so that we can provide the best instruction possible. In addition to learning from the pioneers of American Tae Kwon Do, our staff has earned New York State Mindfulnesss Certification in teaching, early childhood development and health coaching.

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Our founder, Master Messina, is among the first generation of women martial arts instructors. When she began studying as a teenager, the industry was dominated by male teachers and practitioners. Master Messina is one of the very first women to own and operate her own school, and is now paving the way for the next generation of female martial artists. TAECOLE has served as a pillar of the community since first opening its doors back in 2001. We provide FREE bully/stranger danger seminars for various organizations including the Girl and Boy Scouts of America, NYS Girl's Organizations, Temple Beth Shalom, Temple Sinai, and other public and private schools throughout NYS. TAECOLE’S goal is to keep our neighborhood kids safe, and to help them believe that they can be all that they desire. Please reach out to us if you would like to set up a Stranger Danger Seminar, or a Self Defense Seminar with Maggie Messina. Maggie Messina Founder, Author World Class Competitor

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and vegetables. With a daily delivery of only top quality raw materials they believe one should eat light steamed vegetables, use on the best oil, so veggies are crispy and nutritional and observe healthy dining traditions. They will arrange special menus for an important event and will suggest from the many taste sensations offered by the amazing chef’s dream team with menus that will please all tastes and budgets. Daily specials along with a huge variety of creative menu options keep their loyal legions of followers coming back for more. Highly recommended on all counts. Gift certificates are vailable.

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

Walter, Dr. Mann, Fred, Karen and Wanda

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

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

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LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AT FACEBOOK.COM/ THEISLANDNOW Trinity Episcopal Church Roslyn Childcare Center invites you to an Open House on March 24, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, especially for families planning for the summer. Refreshments will be served. The Childcare Center is located at 1579 Northern Boulevard in Roslyn. We are a 12-month program, and in the summer we enjoy outdoor activities...water play, science projects, lots of activities geared to amuse, entertain and teach young children. • Sunny, large infant room is filled with happy babies who are growing by leaps and bounds, with 1-3 ratios (teacher to infant). • Toddler classrooms are exciting and fun with learning about music, art, science and literacy through play.

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• Pre-school classroom is an excellent environment for learning and a wonderful prep for kindergarten. This class creates, experiments and explores. • Our Center is licensed through NYS Office of Children and Family Services. • Hours are 7:30 am -6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, year round. For more information, contact Trinity Roslyn Childcare Center at 516-626-0293 or email marie.trinity childcare@gmail.com or visit us at www.trinitychild.org.

“Olde” is new again! The two-story building on Jericho Turnpike has served many purposes during its 150-plus-year history, including New Hyde Park’s first general store and second post office. Until 2015 it was the local pub Walk Street Tavern before being renovated and opening as the Olde Trading Post in 2017. The owners Breda and her husband John, say the new name honors another early tenant. “This was a trading post, the first stop for carriages bringing goods from New York City to Long Island. It was a place to stop, rest, feed the horses.” The old beams and restored original woodwork resurrects as much of the building’s historic features as possible. There’s a bar with 16 taps, a separate dining room and outdoor bar, also a beer garden with firepits. Classic American fare, includes outstanding burgers…great prices, friendly staff, great food and lively atmosphere make for a casual dining experience.

Celebrating a special event? You can have it catered at Olde Trading Post too! Sunday brunch is served from 11am to 3pm. Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 12 to 7 pm has discoutned drinks and select half-price apps at the bar.

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Tips to help students choose the right major

s recent college graduates can no doubt attest, the job market for young people can be difficult to navigate. Many recent graduates are still struggling to find full-time employment, and some might be wondering if they chose the right major.

Though choosing a major is about more than just finding a job, the financial burden of earning a college degree can’t be ignored. According to the Project on Student Debt, 71 percent of college seniors who recently graduated had student loan debt, with an average of $29,400 per borrower. So while the right major should incorporate a student’s interests, skills and strengths, it’s also important to find a major that can help students earn a living after they walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. The following are a handful of tips college students can employ to ensure they choose the right major.

• Don’t jump into it. Some students might want to pick a major before they ever step foot on campus. While that strategy might work for some, it should

only be employed by those students who are wholly certain a major is for them. Some students choose a major early on because they feel they may get a head start at navigating their way through a job market that recently endured exceptionally high levels of unemployment. But the pressure of finding a job should not be what drives students when choosing a major. Unless you’re entirely certain that a particular course of study is for you, give yourself some leeway and wait to choose a major. The first year or two of college is a great time to expand your academic horizons so use that time to your advantage.

• Don’t procrastinate. While rushing into a major is a mistake, it’s also foolish to procrastinate with regard to choosing a course of study. According to The College Board’s annual survey of colleges, the average tuition and fees at private nonprofit four-year colleges for the 2013-14 school year was $30,094, while public four-year in-state tuition and fees averaged slightly less than $9,000 for the same year. So no matter which type of college or university a student

enrolls in, he or she will be making a significant financial commitment. Waiting too long to choose a course of study may find you paying for courses you ultimately won’t need, increasing your already expensive tuition along the way. • Use the resources at your disposal. Students undecided about a college major should make use of their schools’ career development departments to help them get on the right path. Many such departments provide assessment tools to help students find a major that synthesizes their interests and skills with a field of study. In addition, the personnel within career development departments have dealt with hundreds, if not thousands, of previous students who found themselves in similar situations, and that experience can prove invaluable to students who might feel lost with regard to choosing majors.

• Know the requirements if you have a specific career in mind. While many majors are not difficult to navigate, some fields of study have strict guidelines that students should be aware of almost

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immediately. For example, students hoping to attend medical school after graduation need to determine which courses they absolutely must take in order to qualify for medical school. In addition, students with such specific plans in mind often must choose their majors as early as possible so they can plan their curriculum in accordance with the standards they will need to meet to be considered for postgraduate work. Choosing a major is a decision college students should not take lightly. But students who are unsure of what they want to study should approach the process of choosing a major with patience and an eye on finding a course of study that matches their interests with their skills.

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Voted #1 Best Music School On Long Island Now in our 28th year, Music Institute of Long Island was voted #1 2018 "Best Music School On Long Island, 2016 and 2017 on the NorthShore” Programs include violin, viola, cello, guitar,

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How to recognize if your child has a vision problem Parents want their kids to be as healthy as possible. Whether tailoring kids’ diets to include healthier foods or encouraging their youngsters to be physically active, parents often go the extra mile with regards to the health of their children. But as hard as parents may try, some health-related issues are difficult to avoid or prevent. For example, even the most conscientious parents might have little influence over their children’s vision. Many children have a form of myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, which progressively worsens as kids get older but eventually stabilizes when their eyes have stopped growing, typically in a young adult’s early 20s. Myopia is common and treatable, but parents should still educate themselves about it so they can better respond should they suspect their child is suffering from nearsightedness.

What causes myopia? When a person has myopia, light entering his or her eye is focused incorrectly. Nearsighted people usually have an eyeball that is slightly longer than normal from front to back, and the light rays that make up the images a nearsighted person sees focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. The result is that objects that are far away appear blurry. Are there indicators that a child is nearsighted? Kids likely won’t tell their parents that they are struggling to see distant objects clearly, so it’s important for parents to look for indicators that a child might be struggling with myopia. Kids who are nearsighted might squint to see objects that are far away, including the television. One of the telltale indicators is how a child behaves in the classroom. Children who tell

their teacher they need to move closer to the chalkboard should be taken to the eye doctor. Parents who suspect their child might be nearsighted can talk to their child’s teacher and ask if the teacher feels the child might be struggling with his or her vision. Such struggles can affect how a child performs in school. Children who get frequent headaches might also be suffering from nearsightedness. Doctors recommend that kids have their eyes examined at six months, three years of age and prior to entering the first grade. But even if kids have passed previous eye examinations at each of those benchmarks, it’s best to take them for another exam the moment a vision problem is suspected. Is myopia preventable? Since it is often inherited, myopia is not preventable. However, treatment can significantly

minimize its effects. Children who appear to be struggling to see distant objects clearly should be taken for an eye exam. That exam may include an eye pressure measurement; a refraction test, which is used to determine a correct prescription for eyeglasses; a retinal examination and a visual acuity test, which measures sharpness of vision at close and far distances. When a child is diagnosed as being nearsighted, the doctor will likely prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses. LASIK surgery can correct vision, but many surgeons are reticent to recommend such surgery until a patient’s eye has fully developed, which does not occur until after childhood. Are there other symptoms of childhood vision problems? There are additional symptoms of childhood vision problems that might not indicate

Extracurricular activities need not involve sports R are is the child today who returns home immediately after school. Many school-aged children now have busier schedules than their parents. Involvement in an extracurricular activity can help kids make friends while they learn about responsibility. Some extracurricular activities even allow kids to apply lessons learned in the classroom in real-world situations. Many students play a sport as their extracurricular activity. In fact, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations, participation in high school sports increased for the 23rd consecutive year in 2011-12, when nearly 7.7 million student-athletes participated in high school athletics. High schoolers in Canada also frequently turn to sports, where School Sport Canada reports that more than 750,000 school-aged students participate in sports. Such heavy participation in sports can make it easy for parents to encourage their youngsters to go out for a school team. But not all youngsters want to play sports, and even those who do might not be able to make a team. But lacking the desire or

talent to compete in high school sports does not mean students cannot participate in extracurricular activities. The following are a handful of extracurricular activities that can benefit students even if they don’t require them to lace up their cleats.

VOLUNTEERING Volunteering is a great way for schoolaged kids to spend some of their free time. Student volunteers can often pick when they want to perform service, and that can make it easier on kids who want to focus on their performance in the classroom. For example, students can focus on their studies on weekdays and volunteer on the weekends. Many organizations, from animal shelters to hospitals, accept student volunteers, who can learn about the benefits of helping others and the importance of making a positive impact in their communities. Volunteer organizations do not typically require a long-term commitment, so students will not have to continue to volunteer if an organization is not what they hoped it would be. But parents should discuss kids’ interests with them before choosing a volunteering

opportunity. For instance, youngsters who love the beach might be best suited to an organization devoted to cleaning up the beach, while animal lovers would likely love to volunteer at a local animal shelter. Finding the right organization will benefit both parties, and parents will be happy to have fostered a sense of responsibility to the community in their youngsters. MUSIC Some youngsters might not know the difference between a first down or the first inning. But many kids who are not inclined to play sports may be inclined to play a musical instrument. And some kids are inclined to play both a sport and try their hand at music. Many school music programs have fallen victim to governmental budget cuts, leaving students who want to play an instrument without a proper introduction to music or an opportunity to play. Parents must therefore make that introduction on their own, discussing kids’ attitudes toward music with them. That discussion should include asking kids if they would like to play a specific instrument or be part of a

nearsightedness, but might indicate another problem that should result in a trip to the eye doctor. For example, a child might close one eye when watching television or reading. This could be indicative that vision in one eye is poorer than the other. Young children who struggle to color within the lines might have an issue with their hand-eye coordination. Poor hand-eye coordination could be the result of a vision impairment. Children who tilt their head to one side to improve vision might be suffering from a vision problem that makes it difficult for them to look directly down. Vision problems can negatively affect how a child performs in school as well as in social situations. Though such vision problems are not always preventable, parents who can identify them can greatly minimize their effects.

choir. In addition to giving kids a creative outlet, music may even benefit them in the classroom. Stanford University researchers found that musical training improves how the brain processes the spoken word. In addition, in an analysis of data on more than 25,000 secondary school students, researchers at the United States Department of Education found that students who report consistent involvement in instrumental music during middle school and high school perform significantly better in mathematics by grade 12 than those who do not participate in music programs. WORKING Many students live in communities that allow them to work once they reach high school age. While working might not be as fun as playing an instrument, getting a job can teach high school students valuable lessons they will carry with them throughout their lives. Even though high school students only work part-time, such a work schedule can still teach them the importance of money management and the valuable lesson of reaping what you sow. High school students can save their money to finance their college educations or purchase their first cars, each of which can teach them the value of saving money. Working in high school also can prepare students for college, where many will need to work in order to support themselves.

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Tips for adults returning to school

dults return to school for a variety of reasons. Some might be spurred by a desire to pursue a new career, while others might go back to school to learn more about their existing field and improve their career prospects. While their reasons for returning to school may differ, many adults find themselves battling some nerves as they begin the process of going back to the classroom.

Feelings of doubt are common among adults returning to school. But there are steps all adult students can take to reduce their anxiety and make the most of the often exciting experience of going back to school. Start slow. Unlike more traditional college students, adults returning to school tend to have significant responsibilities, including families and careers. Juggling

work and family is difficult on its own, but doing so along with college coursework is even harder. Adult students returning to school after a long layoff would be wise to take things slowly at first so they and their families can gradually adjust to their new schedules. Many schools now offer online courses, which can be especially beneficial for working professionals. Have a plan. Many adults only return to school when they know exactly what they want to study or which courses they need to take to complete a degree or earn a certificate. If you have not already mapped out such a plan, do so before enrolling in any classes. The cost of a college education has no doubt increased considerably since you last stepped foot on campus, so you don’t want to be signing up for costly classes that will not

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help you accomplish what you hope to accomplish by returning to school. Research your options. Just because you are an adult returning to school does not mean you are ineligible for scholarships or other forms of financial aid. The United States Department of Labor maintains a scholarship search engine at www.careerinfonet.org where students of all ages and academic levels can search for scholarships, grants and other financial aid opportunities to determine if they are eligible for some help paying for tuition. In addition, adults returning to school may want to discuss their plans with their employers, especially if they are looking to continue working in their current fields. Employers may have programs in place to subsidize employees looking to continue their education.

Don’t be discouraged. Many adults mulling a return to school are hesitant to do so because they feel as if they will be the only older students in classrooms filled with millennials. However, the National Center for Education Statistics predicts a 14 percent increase in enrollment of students 25 and older between 2011 and 2021, suggesting that adults going back to school are unlikely to be the only graybeards in their classrooms. Returning to college as an adult can be both exciting and overwhelming. But adults need not be nervous about returning to the classroom, even if it has been quite some time since they last stepped on a college campus.

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How to determine Determining the if returning to right amount school makes of homework financial sense for need-based aid when returning to school than they were when they initially enrolled as young students. Older independent students may also be allowed to borrow more than younger students who are considered dependent. Rules regarding eligibility for financial aid varies depending on where a person lives, but those in the United States can visit www.fafsa.ed.gov for more information, while Canadians can learn about financial aid at www. canlearn.ca.

hen the financial crisis of 2008 first arrived, many people found themselves in the unemployment line. For some, unemployment proved a brief bump in the road, while others endured several years of unemployment before landing on their feet. Some men and women who lost their jobs as a result of the economic downturn have still not found gainful employment.

Many individuals who find themselves out of work or unsatisfied by their current professions consider going back to school to pursue an advanced degree or to begin studies in an entirely new field. An advanced degree can help men and women further their careers, while changing careers is often facilitated by a degree in a different course of study. But the decision to return to school involves more than a person’s career goals, especially if that person has a family or other significant financial obligations. The cost of a college education is considerable, but men and women can take steps prior to enrolling to determine if returning to school makes financial sense for them. • Determine your eligibility for aid. Adults thinking of going back to school may be eligible for financial aid. Older students returning to school won’t have to worry about their parents’ income disqualifying them from financial aid, and they may even be more eligible

• Discuss financial aid with the university you plan to attend. Unlike high school students who apply to multiple colleges, adults going back to school typically value proximity when looking for a college or university in which to enroll. So it’s easy for adults to visit their local college or university’s financial aid office in person to discuss opportunities for grants or scholarships. Financial aid officers can point you in the right direction if you decide to fill out loan applications or help you find any scholarships that might be available to adult students. Financial aid departments can be invaluable resources to students of all ages, and gaining a greater understanding of the grants and scholarships available to you can help you determine if returning to school makes financial sense for you and your family. • Determine how quickly you can repay student loans. Few students can afford to attend college without borrowing money. While younger students have a lifetime to repay student loans, older students don’t have that luxury. As a result, older students must determine when they can realistically expect to pay off their loans before they borrow any money. If loans can be repaid long before retirement, then a return to school might make financial sense. But men and women who crunch the numbers and realize they will be forced to make loan payments during their retirement years might want to reconsider. A good rule of thumb for adults considering a return to school is to borrow less the closer you are to retirement. Many adults decide to return to school years after they established themselves in the professional arena. But as much as such decisions can reignite a forgotten passion or lead men and women down an exciting new path, returning to school must also make financial sense.

tuning assignments to be as effective as possible, while others feel homework diminishes interest in learning, especially time-consuming or especially difficult assignments. 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.

What is the right amount of homework?

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

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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Warming up with Hungarian goulash When it’s so cold outside, nothing makes me happier than making, serving and eating stew. Being of Hungarian descent, I fondly remember eating goulash as a child. Goulash or “Gulyas” as the stew is called in Hungarian, means “herdsman,” or a simple meat and onion stew for shepherds dating back to the ninth century. After reading many Hungarian cookbooks and testing recipes. I have come up with a “set it and forget it” type of recipe for Hungarian goulash. The best part of the recipe is that you may easily place all the ingredients in a slow cooker in the morning and come home to a hearty, warming meal in the afternoon. Round out the menu with either Quinoa or Buttered Noodles, Mushroom Salad and a loaf of freshly baked crusty bread (to mop up all of the delicious sauce) and you have a feast. This meal is great for a family meal or even entertaining friends. You may easily double the recipe if you would like to serve

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to crock pot and stir. Cook on low for 3 hours. 4. Add potatoes and red pepper to pot and cook 3 more hours. 5. Stir in fish sauce, if you wish and remaining 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve with sour cream and crusty bread on the side NOTE: Use the best paprika you can find, I like Penzey’s available by mail order

2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, divided 4 small Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into chunks 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 tbsp. Wondra 2 tsp. fish sauce, optional Sour cream and crusty bread for serving 1. Season beef with salt and pepper and place in a slow cooker. 2. Add 1/4 cup of water and onions. Add paprika and tomato paste. 3. Add 7 cups beef stock and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar

Mushroom Salad 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp. chopped parsley Kosher salt and pepper 1 lb. fresh white button mushrooms, very thinly sliced (preferably on a mandoline) 2 oz. Parmesan cheese, shaved 1. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice. Add parsley. Season with salt and pepper. 2. Right before serving, Add

a larger crowd. Just be sure your slow cooker is large enough to accommodate all the ingredients. Leftovers are wonderful too, as the flavors of the stew improve as it rests in your refrigerator. While eating your stew, close your eyes and you may even be transported to Budapest… Egeszsegere. MENU (Serves 6-8 with leftovers) Hungarian Goulash Quinoa Recipe in Jan. 5, 2018 Island Now Publica tions or Buttered Noodles* Mushroom Salad Sour Cream* Crusty Bread* *Recipe Not Given Hungarian Goulash 2 1/2 lbs. well-marbled boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces Kosher salt and pepper 2 onions, chopped 1/4 cup Hungarian sweet paprika 1 tbsp. tomato paste 5 cups beef stock

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Talk on diversity Rock ’n’ roll for Big Break and the suburbs BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN

In 35 years as a Newsday reporter, editorial writer, and columnist, and, as a PBS host, Lawrence (Larry) Levy won many of journalism’s top awards, including Pulitzer finalist, for in-depth works on suburban politics, education, taxation, housing and other key issues. In his leadership role at the National Center for Suburban Studies, Executive Dean Levy has worked with Hofstra’s academic and local communities to shape an innovative interdisciplinary agenda at the university. He is a sought-after speaker and guest contributor and continues to appear on major networks and in important publications; he will talk about diversity and other topics challenging our suburbs in the current volatile political, social and economic climate. Reach Out America is thrilled to have him back. Don’t miss this important meeting! Wednesday, March 14 at

12:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 48 Shelter Rock Road in Manhasset. Admission is free, refreshments are provided, all are welcome. Coming up: In April: Former Newsday Editorial Board member Bob Keeler on the role of generals in foreign policy, and, our multi-ethnic community potluck lunch. In June: our paid-up membership luncheon. For more check out our website: www.reachout-america.com. (Questions? Go to the contact page).

It might look a little like “Battle of the Bands” at the Gold Coast Arts Center on Saturday, with more bands competing in the second knockout round of the annual “Your Big Break” competition. “[It’s] a little bit more rock and roll,” said Rick Eberle, the host of “Your Big Break.” “There’s a few bands performing this time as well as some of the most exceptional artists from the area.” The Gold Coast Arts Center, Love Revolution Org and the Rick Eberle Agency are bringing together new New York talent, following the completion of the first knockout round in February, when Lydia Von Hof, who made it to the finals last year, advanced once more. Among the performing groups are Psychopompous, Oﬀ the Record, Marina Nova, 37 Stripes, Wild Planes, Kaylee Shahira and All Types of Kinds, with a headlining act still under discussion. The top two performers, as voted on by judges and the

audience, will move on to the final round on April 21 to compete for a chance to open at a major venue like The Paramount, record at a studio, and secure a PR and social media campaign complete with management, booking and label services consultation. The finalists will be mentored by professional producers, artists and songwriters and be assigned to perform a song by the late Tom Petty. Judges include Lou Plaia of ReverbNation.com, songwriter Tara Eberle Drouin, Chris Pati of IndiMusic TV, label executives Jerry Lembo, Linda Inngrisano and Mark Ambrosino, and Guy Brogna of All Music Inc. The contest, open to young musicians living on Long Island or in the five boroughs without recording contracts or pub-

lishing contracts, has aimed to break the best talent in the area into the music industry. “They have to be between 15 and 25, they have to have a good voice, to be able to project their artistic side and try to stand out,” Eberle said. The competition will start at the Gold Coast Arts Center, located at 113 Middle Neck Road, in Great Neck on Saturday, March 10, at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets cost $10 for students and $15 for adults. Tickets at the door cost $20. Refreshments will also be available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased online at http://goldcoastarts.org/ybb-knockoutround-2-2018/ or by calling the Gold Coast Arts Center at 516-829-2570.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar NYCB LIVE 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • www.nycblive.com Sunday, March 11, 3:00 p.m. Long Island Nets NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5205 • www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Saturday, March 10, 8:00 p.m. Ron White Friday, March 9, 7:00 p.m. The Temptations & The Four Tops Thursday, March 15, 8:00 p.m. The Very Best of Dave Mason THE PARAMOUNT 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 • www.paramountny.com Sunday, March 11, 7:00 p.m. An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and Shawn Colvin Friday, March 9, 8:00 p.m. Buckcherry Thursday, March 15, 8:00 p.m. Dixie Dregs LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-1384 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Friday, March 9, 8:00 p.m. Celebrity Autobiography Saturday, March 10, 8:00 p.m. EagleMania Wednesday, March 14, 7:00 p.m. Port for Parkland: A Benefit Concert TILLES CENTER 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville (516) 299-3100 • www.tillescenter.org Saturday, March 10, 8:00 p.m. Cabaret Friday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. Carmen Cusack Friday, March 9, 9:30 p.m. Carmen Cusack Sunday, March 11, 3:00 p.m. Music of Theresienstadt: Holocaust Memorial Concert MADISON THEATRE 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 323-4444 • www.madisontheatreny.com Saturday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. Chess & Other Pieces ADELPHI PAC 1 South Ave., Garden City (516) 877-4000 • www.aupac.adelphi.edu Saturday, March 10, 2:00 p.m. Curious George: The Golden Meatball HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead (516) 463-6644 • www.hofstra.edu Monday, March 02, 8:00 p.m. to 00:00:00 Hofstra Shakespeare Festival GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck

(516) 829-2570 • www.goldcoastarts.org Saturday, March 10, 8:00 p.m. Your Big Break KNock-Out, Round 2 NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor (516) 484-9338 • www.nassaumuseum. org Sunday, March 11, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Family Sundays at the Museum Friday, March 9, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Fri-Yay Art Days! at The Manes Center Saturday, March 10, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Studio Saturdays at The Manes Center LONG ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 11 Davis Ave., Garden City (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org Saturday, March 10, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Messy Afternoon Tuesday, March 13, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rainbow Banners Tuesday, March 13, 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. stART (Story + Art) CRADLE OF AVIATION MUSEUM Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City (516) 572-4111 • www.cradleofaviation. org Monday, March 12, 7:00 p.m. Hubble Engineer and Mars Scientist Traverse the Solar System THE DOLPHIN BOOKSHOP 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop.com Friday, March 9, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cafe Music at The Dolphin Sunday, March 11, 11:00 a.m. PJC at The Dolphin: Children Celebrate Passover BARNES AND NOBLE 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place (516) 365-6723 • www.barnesandnoble. com Saturday, March 10, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Magician’s Hat Story Time BOOK REVUE 313 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 271-1442 • www.bookrevue.com Tuesday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. Gae Polisner, “In Sight of Stars” TURN OF THE CORKSCREW BOOKS AND WINE 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 764-6000 • www.turnofthecorkscrew.com Saturday, March 10, 3:00 p.m. Children’s Author Jen Calonita WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE ASSOCIATION 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station (631) 427-5240 • www.waltwhitman.org Monday, March 12, 7:00 p.m. Votes for Women! Reading & Discussion Series CINEMA ARTS CENTRE

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A&E Calendar cont’d 423 Park Ave., Huntington (631) 423-7611 • www.cinemaartscentre. org Saturday, March 10, 3:30 p.m. “Call Me by Your Name” Author and Screening COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM 1660 Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor (516) 692-6768 • www.cshfishhatchery. org

Saturday, March 10, 2:00 p.m. Girl Scout Day Tour THE WHALING MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor (631) 367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum.org Wednesday, March 14, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lighthouse Designer: Teen Drop-Off Program

LONG ISLAND BAROQUE ENSEMBLE St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 30 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown (212) 222-5795 • www.libaroque.org Saturday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. The Master’s Voice: LIBE 48th Annual Tribute to John Sebastian Sunday, March 11, 3:00 p.m. The Master’s Voice: LIBE 48th Annual Tribute to John Sebastian

SWING THE TEAPOT 6 Verbena Ave., Floral Park (516) 492-3195 • www.swingtheteapot. squarespace.com Saturday, March 10, 9:00 p.m. Live Music at Swing the Teapot: Hell or High Water with Mary O’Dowd Friday, March 9, 9:00 p.m. Live Music at Swing the Teapot: Jim Treutlein

Community Calendar OLDE TRADING POST 1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 492-3195 Tuesday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. Game on Trivia Every Tuesday night. ADELPHI NY STATEWIDE BREAST CANCER HOTLINE & SUPPORT PROGRAM Adelphi Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Ave., Garden City (516) 877-4314 • www.breast-cancer. adelphi.edu Tuesday, March 20, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Strength for Life at Adelphi University: Exercise Strategies for Cancer Survivors NORTHWELL HEALTH 2000 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park Thursday, March 22, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Colorectal Cancer Education Program Sunday, March 11, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Preparation for Childbirth / One-Session Class Saturday, March 10, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Preparation for Childbirth Class at LIJ HOLY SPIRIT PARISH 16 South 6th Street, New Hyde Park (516) 354-0359 • www.holyspiritnhp.com Saturday, March 10, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Holy Spirit Church’s 8th Annual Oldies Concert UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION AT SHELTER ROCK 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset (516) 627-6560 • Wednesday, March 14, 10:00 a.m. Cards & Games Day

Saturday, March 10, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program Friday, March 9, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday Bridge, Lessons & Game Play Wednesday, March 14, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday Bridge Group Thursday, March 15, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Yoga with Mike Mancini HUNTINGTON WINTER FARMERS MARKET 253 Oakwood Road, Huntington www.longislandfarmersmarkets.com Sunday, March 11, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Huntington Winter Farmer’s Market Every Sunday through March 25. SOCCER FOR THE COMMUNITY 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park (516) 869-6311 • www.soccerforthecommunity.com Tuesday, March 20, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Soccer for the Community: Youth Soccer Clinic Friday, March 23, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Soccer for the Community: Youth Soccer Clinic ETHICAL HUMANIST SOCIETY OF LONG ISLAND 38 Old Country Road, Garden City 516-741-7304 • www.ehsli.org Sunday, March 25, 1:00 p.m. What You Should Know: Health Forum on Alzheimer’s Disease LAKEVILLE ESTATES CIVIC ASSOCIATION 78th & Stewart Aves., New Hyde Park Wednesday, March 21, 7:30 p.m. Lakeville Estates Civic Association meeting

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New photo exhibit at Irish music band at The Art League Adelphi on March 16 The Art League of Long Island will be showcasing The Art of Alan M. Richards: Get the Picture? in its Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery from Saturday, March 10 through Sunday, March 28, with a meet-the-artist reception on Sunday, March 11 at 1 p.m." Richards’ works are photographic image composites. Multiple photographic images and" drawings are fused together to create a single composite image. The works may be playful, satirical, or of a more serious nature. Richards is a prolific creator of visual stories of the human condition that often invites the viewer to identify with the images. "His pictures have been shown at the Salmagundi Art Club in Manhattan,

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ann piper Cillian Vallely, who toured with Riverdance and recorded with Bruce Springsteen; Kevin Crawford, widely considered one of Ireland’s greatest flute players; award-winning fiddler Colin Farrell, who has performed with Project West, Grada and Michael McGoldrick; and guitarist Ed Boyd, known on the UK folk circuit for his work with bands such as Flook, Kate Rusby and Cara Dillon. Lúnasa released Cas, their first studio album in seven years, on March 1. Cas is their first recording to include vocals and features guest artists who are prominent in their own right and with whom Lúnasa has toured and performed with over the years. The Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. Tickets are currently on sale for $40/$35 with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni. Information is available online at pac. adelphi.edu or at the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516.877.4000 or boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00-6:00 p.m. The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.

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Formed in 1997 and celebrating its 20th anniversary, Lúnasa has long been one of contemporary Irish music’s leading voices. On Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m., they will perform on the Westermann Stage, Concert Hall in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center at 1 South Ave. in Garden City. Named Lúnasa after an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, the group that Folk Roots magazine once called an “Irish music dream team” was formed from members of some of Ireland’s greatest bands and over the years has proven its mettle time and again, having sold over a quarter of a million records and collaborated with notable artists outside the tradition such as Natalie Merchant, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Tim O’Brien. They have performed more than 2,000 shows across 36 countries, including high-profile concert venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, National Concert Hall (Dublin) and Paris Bercy, as well as many of the leading festivals, such as Glastonbury, WOMADelaide and Edmonton. Lúnasa’s current lineup includes Trevor Hutchinson, who achieved fame as the bassist with The Waterboys; uille-

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Hofstra Irish festival The world of local returns with gigs, jigs fishermen and sailors Admission to the festiHofstra is celebrating heart of the Midlands in the 20th year of its annual Ireland, will make their val is $6 and $5 for senior Irish Festival on Sunday, Hofstra debut, perform- citizens (65 and older). March 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., ing traditional Irish music Children under 12 are free. at the Mack Physical Educa- mixed with Bluegrass and Members of the Hofstra tion Center on the Univer- Americana in a new genre community also receive one that has been called ‘I-Grass’ free admission upon presensity’s North Campus.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The festival celebrates or “CeltGrass.” Their Hofs- tation of a current Hofstrathe gifts of Irish music, tra appearance is their only Card. For more information food, and culture to Amer- one on Long Island this year. Returning entertain- about Hofstra’s Irish Festiica. There will be music performances and activities ment includes Master of val, call the hotline at516for children throughout the Ceremonies Tony Jackson 463-6582 or go to www.hofday, as well food, beverages, (WRHU, 88.7FM, Hofstra stra.edu/festivals. Guests University), the Black Velvet can also become a fan of and crafts for sale. JigJam, a multi-award- Band, and the Hibernian Hofstra University Festivals on Facebook. winning quartet from the Singers.

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Seafaring trades and recreation are what make Long Island special. Thanks to a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, The Whaling Museum & Education Center will be bringing firsthand accounts of both in a series of three-hour workshops in partnership with Long Island Traditions. The “On The Water” series will explore Long Island’s maritime culture from the perspectives of those who work and play on our coastal waterways with the goal of teaching the next generation about our region’s rich heritage and traditions, and how they have changed over time. Each program takes place at the museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first program, “At Work & Play” on Sunday, March 18, will feature hands-on activities that reflect our recreational boating and fishing traditions, with five traditional artists and recreational fishermen. They include boat builders Ben Bentley and Edmanuel Roman, boat builder and model maker Chris Hale, decoy

carver George Rigby, and maritime folk artist Herb Jurist. On Sunday, April 8, “Working the Waters” will shift the focus to those who harvest fish and shellfish on Long Island. Visitors will meet Oyster Bay baymen Bill Fetzer and Fred Menges, Freeport baymen Tom Jeﬀeries and Collin Weyant, and Patchogue clammer Flo Sharkey. The final program on Thursday, May 17 will feature fishermen who have been in harrowing oceanic conditions and lived to tell about it. John Aldridge and Anthony Sosinski are the authors of “A Speck in the Sea,” which describes how Aldridge survived in the ocean after falling overboard during one of their fishing trips. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Also joining in this evening program will

be commercial fisherman Captain Tony Sougstad of Freeport, who once survived a powerful Nor’easter near George’s Banks. The March and April programs are designed for families with lots of handson activities for children and teenagers. The May program is appropriate for families and adults. All events are free with museum admission. “On the Water”!is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. The Whaling Museum & Education Center is located at 279 Main St. (Route 25A) in Cold Spring Harbor. !For more information about these and more events, call the museum at 631-367-3418 or got to www.cshwhalingmuseum. org.

Queens World Film Festival returns Now in its 8th year, the Queens World Film Festival will return to the Museum of the Moving Image and Kaufman Astoria Studios with an extended, two-week schedule of screenings and events on Thursday, March 15 through Sunday, March 25. The Queens World Film Festival engages the diverse communities that comprise the borough of Queens as QWFF Artistic Director Don Cato said:! “This year’s submissions increased by 43% and QWFF programmers screened hundreds and hundreds of films from 48 nations. This year we have 189 incredible films from 36 nations with 19 world premieres… There are films from!all five boroughs and a groundbreaking 65 films by women, 14 LGBTQ-themed films, 14 films by Asian filmmakers, including the award-winning Queens filmmaker and QWFF alumni Patrick Chen who is returning with his short ‘Confucius!Plaza.'” This year’s festival showcases topical, bold and entertaining documentaries, animated work, and feature-length narratives that include: “Dalia” (Argentina), about a woman whose life seems to have vanished after separating from her husband; “Wed-

getail” (Australia), about a middle-aged man who goes to Cambodia in search of love; “On the Endless Road” (Vietnam), about two men from very diﬀerent walks of life who meet up on motorbikes; and the U.S. films “Knowing Nothing Cold,” “Restraint” and “Screamers.” The opening night reception presented by Investors Bank will be held on March 15 at!7 p.m.!at the Museum of the Moving Image, located at 36-01 35th Ave. in Astoria. The evening’s program will feature a block of six short films grouped under the title of “Emotional Punch.” The films are “Atomic Mother,” directed by L.E. Salas; “You Deserve Everything,” directed by Goran Stolevski; “Bricklayer’s Poet,” directed by Gino Cafarelli; “Backstory,” directed by Joschka Laukeniks; “(Out) Caste,” directed by Shilpi Shikha Agrawal; and “Our Wonderful Nature, the Common Chameleon,” directed by Tomer Eshed. Other special events taking place at this year’s festival include: a Kids Corner featuring ten films from young filmmakers — from time travel to ghost tales — on March 16; a NY Loves Film production roundtable

discussion on topics such as funding, audience building and distribution on March 19; The Horror! program with two scary film screenings on March 23; and eight familyfriendly films from animation to action on March 24. QWFF is dedicated to creating worthwhile experiences for participating filmmakers and their guests with signature elements, such as dynamic thematic programming, hosted screening events, engaging talk-backs, relevant networking opportunities and maximum access to filmmakers. Their roster includes international premiers, special events, parties and special guests. Each year, the Queens World Film Festival pays tribute to an outstanding filmmaker for his and her body of work. On March 20, one of this year’s! “Spirit of Queens” awards will go to Jan Oxenberg, a Queens native who grew up in Bell Park Gardens in Bayside. The festival will be screening her genre-busting film, “Thank You and Good Night.”! On!March 21, QWFF will give another 2018 “Spirit of Queens” award to artist,

activist, and filmmaker Vincent Gagliostro, not only for his insightful and riveting film “After Louie,” starring Alan Cummings, but for the actions he has continuously taken on behalf of so many in the artistic community. On!March 25, !“Best of’ Awards” will be given in each category including Best Feature, Best Director, etc., with Honorable Mention awards in many categories, along with two special awards from two new QWFF partners,!The!KODAK AWARD!and The!inktip AWARD. The festival sponsors include!Investors Bank, Kaufman Astoria Studios, Queens Council on the Arts, New York Community Bank, Investors Bank Foundation and Queens Tourism. This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralized Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Queens Council on the Arts. For a full schedule of screenings and events and to purchase tickets online, go to www.queensworldfilmfestival.com.

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Shelter Rock Library New Hyde Park 165 Searingtown Road South, Albertson; (516) 248-7363; www.srpl.org. A Virtual Walk Through the Egyptian Galleries at the MET Friday, Mar. 16, 11:00 a.m. Join Ms. Powell when she discusses the collection, its history, daily life, religious beliefs and values of the ancient Egyptians.

Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, Mar. 14, 3:30 p.m. This support group is designed for all caregivers. It provides an opportunity for participants to share experiences and help one another. Empire Safety Drivers Course Saturday, Mar. 17, 9:30 a.m. to

3:30 p.m. Fees: Ages 60+, $33. All others, $38. Play Mah Jongg Tuesday, Mar. 13, 1:00 p.m. Join others in playing game that has fascinated people for so many years with its strategies and combinations.

Great Neck Library The Great Neck Library Station Branch is located at 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level) in the Gardens at Great Neck Plaza. The Lakeville Branch is located at 475 Great Neck Road. The Parkville Branch is located at 10 Campbell St. in New Hyde Park. Following is a sampling of upcoming events. For a complete listing, go to www. greatnecklibrary.org. THURSDAY FILM ENCORE THE STATION BRANCH The Thursday film at the Station Branch is an encore of the film shown on Wednesday at Main. Refer to the Librarywebsite for information on the films scheduled. Bring your library card, driver’s license or other ID showing your Great Neck School District address. SCRABBLE AT STATION Enjoy a game of Scrabble on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. ADULT COLORING AT LAKEVILLE Fridays from 1 to 2 p.m.

PROJECT INDEPENDENCE AT PARKVILLE Social Discussion Group on Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Men’s Group on Fridays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. GREAT NECK LIBRARY CLOSING/CANCELLATION INFORMATION ONLINE Library patrons connected to the Internet are asked to check the website: www. cancellations.com for Library weather related closings/program cancellations. In order to access this

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

Hillside Library The Hillside Public Library is located at 155 Lakeville Road in New Hyde Park. Following is a sampling of upcoming events. For a complete listing or to register for programs, go to www.hillsidelibrary.info/ events. You will need to have your library barcode number for registration. The library collects used cell phones (with their chargers) and reading glasses. The donation boxes are on the first floor. Cards, Coloring, Games & Coffee

Monday, Mar. 12, 1:00 p.m. Join a social afternoon of cards, chess and board games.

Friday, Mar. 16, 4:00 p.m. For children of all ages who must be accompanied by an adult.

Classic Delight Book Discussion: “A Separate Peace” by John Knowles Wednesday, Mar. 14, 7:00 p.m. The novel follows the summer of 1942 to 1943 during WWII.

Movie: “Darkest Hour” Friday, Mar. 09, 1:30 p.m. Set during the early days of WWII and starring Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill.

Jump for Joy with Joyce Oddo Thursday, Mar. 15, 11:00 a.m. Ages 14 months to 4 years old. Movie: “Coco”

Saturday Family Fun: Celebrate Youth Art Month! Saturday, Mar. 10, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For children of all ages. Painting, crafts, Play Dough creations and more!

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THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF NEW HYDE PARK VILLAGE Board meetings are open to the public and take place on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Village Hall, located at 1420 Jericho Turnpike at New Hyde Park Road. For more information on the topics covered at each meeting or for any issues related to the Village of New Hyde Park, call 516-354-0022 or go to www.vnhp.org. NEW HYDE PARK SENIOR CITIZENS’ GROUPS/MEETINGS Extra Years of Zest Club meets the first and third Mondays of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at First Reformed Church, Jericho Turnpike and Herkomer St. in New Hyde Park; New Hyde Park Senior Citizens, Inc. (516-869-6311) meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Clinton G. Martin Park, Marcus Ave. and New Hyde Park Road; Notre Dame Golden Age Guild (516-352-7203) meets Wednesdays (except in July and Aug.), 1:15 to 3:30 p.m., at Notre Dame R.C. Church, Mayfair Road and New Hyde Park Road; New Hyde Park Senior

Chorus (516-7758118) meets Mondays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at Clinton G. Martin Park, Marcus Ave. and New Hyde Park Road. For more information on these and other senior groups, call the Town of North Hempstead at 311 or 516-869-6311 or go to www.northhempsteadny.gov. NEW HYDE PARK KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Meeting location: Lutheran Church, 5 Durham Road in New Hyde Park (516-352-2852). Business meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at 8 p.m.; NHP Charity Foundation meetings are on the third Tuesday of the month at 8 p.m.; open meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 8 p.m.; and senior club meetings are on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 11 a.m. COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS FOR EDUCATION If you would like volunteer in the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School District, call Eileen Bileski at 516-434-2306. You will assist students under the supervision of a classroom teacher. There is no prior experience necessary to participate in the program.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program — Free Silver Sneakers exercise classes for those 65 and older at all levels on balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors on Monday through Saturday. Locations are in Garden City Park, Lake Success and Floral Park. For more details, including seeing if you are eligible and class times, go to www.toolsatsilversneakers.com or call (516) 745-8050. AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES AT CLINTON G. MARTIN PARK FOR 2018 The classes, open to drivers age 50 and older, will be held on Feb. 10, March 3, April 7, May 12 and June 9. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. To register, make your check payable to AARP. Be sure that your check contains your name, address, phone number and the date of the class you wish to attend. Mail all checks to: Defensive Driving Coordinator, Department of Community Services, 1601 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park. Once checks are received, a seat will be reserved in your name and a letter confirming your registration will be mailed to your address.

Floral Park Library 17 Caroline Place, Floral Park 516-326-6330 www. floralparklibrary.org 7’s and 3’s Irish Music Sunday, Mar. 11, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Feel free to sing along to toe tapping Irish tunes in celebration of St. Paddy’s Day. Made with Love Knitting Group Monday, Mar. 12, 7:00

p.m. Whether you’re a beginner, an expert, or somewhere in between, Made with Love knitting and crocheting group welcomes all to their weekly evening group.

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Made with Love Knitting Group Wednesday, Mar. 14, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Whether you’re a beginner, an expert, or somewhere in between, Made with Love knitting

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welcomes all to their weekly evening group. Reiki Healing Circle Monday, Mar. 12, 11:00 ral healing processes of you body and restore your physical and emotional well-being.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Great Neck Public Schools budget events The vote on the proposed 2018–19 School District Budget will be held on Tuesday, May 15, from 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Preliminary Budget Copies of the 2018–19 preliminary budget are now available at the Oﬃce of the District Clerk, Phipps Admin. Bldg., 345 Lakeville Rd., on school days from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The budget is also posted on the district website (www.greatneck. k12.ny.us) and will be available at budget meetings, as listed below. Reference copies may be perused in each public school and in the Great Neck Library, all branches. Budget Meetings & Adoption Budget meetings are scheduled during March, April, and May. Weekday meetings follow student recognitions, which begin at 7:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to attend the budget meetings and to respond to the preliminary budget. Firm decisions on the budget will not be made until the Board listens to the community’s comments. Meeting dates, times, and school locations follow: —Monday, March 5, 7:30 p.m., North

High, 35 Polo Rd. (informal budget hearing). —Saturday, March 24, 9:30 a.m., South High, 341 Lakeville Rd. (board discussion with staff). —Monday, April 9, 7:30 p.m., South High, 341 Lakeville Rd. (informal budget hearing). —Tuesday, April 17, 7:30 p.m., North Middle, 77 Polo Rd. (official budget hearing and adoption of Proposed 2017–18 Budget). —Monday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., South Middle, 349 Lakeville Rd. (discussion only). Voter Registration Residents who have voted in any school or general election since 2014 are automatically registered to vote in the school election on May 15. Residents who have not voted since 2014, or are not registered, may register at the Office of the District Clerk, Phipps Admin. Bldg., 345 Lakeville Rd., on school days from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Residents must be 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the United States,

and have lived in the district for at least 30 days. The deadline to register is Thursday, May 10. Reconfigured Election Districts Eﬀective December 2017, there are four polling locations for school district elections: E.M. Baker School (existing location reconfigured), Lakeville School (new location), Saddle Rock School (new location), and South High School (existing location reconfigured). Registered voters will only be allowed to cast a ballot at their assigned polling location. A postcard indicating a resident’s polling location will be mailed to each registered voter at three times prior to the election on May 15. Residents who are unsure of their polling location can visit the district website for additional information. A new online tool enables residents to confirm their registration status as well as their assigned polling location (www.greatneck.k12. ny.us—click on Budget, then choose Voter Registration). This information is also available by calling the District Clerk on

school days from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at (516) 441-4020. Absentee Ballot Applications Qualified, registered voters can obtain applications for absentee ballots from the district website (www.greatneck.k12. ny.us—click on Budget, then choose Absentee Ballot) or from the Oﬃce of the District Clerk, Phipps Admin. Bldg., 345 Lakeville Rd., on school days from 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. Residents who are qualified voters and whose registration records have been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections will automatically receive absentee ballots. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5 p.m., on Tuesday, May 15. For Further Information For additional information about the 2018–19 school budget, polling locations, voter registration, and/or absentee ballots, please call the assistant superintendent for business, at (516) 441-4020, on school days.

South High wins at Barnes and Noble night Science Olympiads

PHOTO FROM THE GREAT NECK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Great Neck South High School A Science Olympiad team from South High School won first place at the Nassau West Regional and will participate in the State competition on March 9 and March 10. The regional Science Olympiad competition, held on Feb. 3 at Kellenberg Memorial High School, featured 32 teams representing 17 high schools from western Nassau County. A total of five teams from Great Neck Public Schools participated in the event –– two teams from North High School and three teams from South High School. Members of the first-place team from South High who will advance to the States are: Adrian Chen, Ann Zhang, Eric

Kuang, Jennifer Wang, Kelley Chiu, Kimberly Lu, Michael Lu, Shawn Kang, Yuhan Liu, Katherine Hui, Daniel Xu, David Wang, Eric Bae, Veronica Khim, and Allison Zhang. This is the second consecutive year that a Science Olympiad team from South High has won the Nassau West Regional competition and advanced to the States. Congratulations to all 75 Great Neck high school students who participated in the regional competition. Science Olympiad teams are coached by science teachers from their respective schools: Randy Appell at North High, and James Truglio and Nicole Spinelli at South High.

The Building Level Team of Hillside Grade School held its fifth annual Barnes and Noble Night on February 15th at the Carle Place location. The event was organized by reading teacher, Lauren Fretto. The book fair was helped Hillside Grade School earn free books.s There were many activities throughout the evening including performances by student storytellers and students in the orchestra, chorus, and band. There was a display of student artwork, a book hunt around the store which children completed for a prize, a Barnes and Noble gift card Student musicians played at the event. raﬄe and a bookmark coloring station. Hillside’s school mascot, Sparky, even made a guest appearance. Children’s books were also collected and will be donated to the patients of Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park. It was a night enjoyed by the students, families, and the PHOTOS COURTESY OF HILLSIDE GRADE SCHOOL teachers and staﬀ of Hillside Grade School.

Hillside Grade School’s fifth annual Barnes and Noble night featured student artwork.

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COMMUNITY & SCHOOL NEWS

Denton celebrates health Herricks celebrates Chinese culture

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HERRICKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Denton Avenue School students celebrate Health and Wellness week. ! Denton Avenue School celebrated a special Health and Wellness Week from Jan. 29!to Feb. 2. This event put the spotlight on the school’s eﬀorts to work together with the Herricks community to improve the health and wellness of students and their families. Dozens of staﬀ members, parents and PTA members and outside volunteers showed their support for this initiative by leading classes and workshops on exercise, fitness, nutrition, sports safety, first aid and social emotional wellness.! The undefeated WBC International Silver Junior Welterweight Champion, Cletus Seldin, from Long Island, volunteered his time and talents to lead a workshop for classes. He demonstrated boxing techniques and exercises for building agility and endurance.

Seldin began his boxing career when he was 22. He shared his personal story about the path that led him to be a boxing champion and told students that early in his boxing career his coach told him, “In this ring you will find the truth.” He explained that in the boxing ring, as in life, a person needs to work hard and persevere to achieve their goals. It was clear in letters of appreciation that students wrote afterwards that his inspirational message resonated with them. One student shared, “Thank you for teaching us about not giving up and pursuing our dreams.” On the evening of Jan. 31, more than 200 families participated in a number of health and physical education classes and workshops including Yoga, Cross

Fit, Tri-Something New (triatholon), Navigating the Supermarket, Poison Prevention/Safe Kids, Tae Kwon Do, Cheerleading, Zumba, First Aid, Building Positive Self Esteem and Exploring Mindfulness. A number of community organizations also partnered with the school to promote safety and good health. Special thanks goes to Ferreira Foodtown, AAA, Girls on the Run, Northwell Health, Herricks Boy Scouts, Fire Department EMT and the New Hyde Park Little League. As part of the Denton’s ongoing commitment to keeping the spotlight on health and wellness, the PTA is sponsoring a Color Run in April. The children, their families and staﬀ members are looking forward to participating in this exciting event.

In conjunction with Lunar New Year, Herricks Public Schools hosted a program that brought neighboring districts together for a celebration of Chinese programs. Egg Roll & Dumpling Day, held on Feb. 12 at the Herricks Community Center, featured student performances, food and other festivities that supported the connection to Chinese language and culture. A! total of 180 students, who study Chinese, from Herricks, Hewlett, Jericho, Massapequa and Oceanside highlighted the Chinese language and culture through art and dance. The Herricks students served as ambassadors for their district and program; they welcomed their guests, introduced the performers and served food. Herricks High School students Kayla Huang, Emily Liu, Sanketh Kumar and Stella Chu introduced each performance group, in Chinese and English, to an audience of students, staﬀ members, pre-K children and

senior citizens. Herricks participants presented a Ribbon Dance, Chinese Yoyo demonstration and played instruments. Oceanside presented Fan Dances and students from Jericho shared additional traditional Chinese dances and Chinese rap songs. Massapequa groups showcased a skit called “Dumpling Disaster” and Chinese music, including a song medley. Herricks students ended the performances with the Lion Dance to wish everyone good luck at the start of the Chinese New Year. The day ended with a lunch of egg rolls, dumplings and rice. Grant funding that the district receives through Asia Society covered all costs. “It is through the celebration of culture and the teaching of languages that we learn from one another,” said Francesco L. Fratto, director of world languages, language immersion, and English as a new language for the Herricks Public Schools.

Board honors valedictorians

PHOTO COURTESY OF SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Floral Park Memorial High School salutatorian Italia Gorski is pictured with board of education trustees Douglas Vigo and Laura Ferone, and Principal Jason Martin. Class of 2018 valedictorians and salutatorians from across the Sewanhaka Central High School District were revered at the Board of Education meeting on Feb. 27. The scholars were introduced by their respective school principals, who pro-

vided information on their academic, extracurricular and volunteer activities. Elmont Memorial valedictorian is Dominique Browne and salutatorian is Laila Choudhry, Floral Park Memorial valedictorian is Sammy Huang and salutatorian is Italia Gorski, H. Frank

Carey valedictorian is Dean Macchia and salutatorian is Alyssa Cassese, New Hyde Park Memorial valedictorian is Arianna Ragusa and salutatorian is Saumya Sharma, and Sewanhaka High School valedictorian is Arianna is Vandezande and salutatorian Adrian-James Gevero. Each student received a standing ovation from those in attendance. They were also presented with certificates before being commended by Superintendent = Ralph Ferrie. “This is a major accomplishment in your high school career. Nothing that is worth celebrating is accomplished without enduring tests of personal strength and commitment, which obviously each of you have,” Ferrie said. “We are proud of your accomplishments and we are confident that you’ll take the lessons learned at your high schools wherever your life’s journey will take you.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF HERRICKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Herricks students performed a Ribbon Dance as one of the event’s acts.

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Richard Sais best fit for Williston Park trustee

illage government is the purest form of direct democracy. This year’s village elections have aroused much attention from the residents of Williston Park, with increasing attention being devoted to the long-term impact of the elections. Williston Park’s fire chief, Richard A. Sais, has been working with the village oﬃcials for the past several years on an

almost-daily basis since becoming the department’s second assistant chief in 2014. Sais has proven to be an incredible village asset; building strong working relations with state Sen. Elaine Phillips, her predecessor Sen. Jack Martins, and Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello to ensure major necessary improvements could be made without impacting village taxpayers.

Sais has also been instrumental in securing various grants to upgrade the fire department’s equipment, vehicles, and facilities since taking oﬃce; bringing the fire department into the 21st century and keeping the department’s Class III ISO rating (Insurance Service Oﬃce – Public Protection Classification). Many people do not have the time to dedicate to volun-

teer organizations, with work, family and other obligations. Sais has stepped up, from an already full-time volunteer position, solely to make a bigger positive impact in Williston Park. President Abraham Lincoln once said, ” I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives.” Like all of our volunteer firefighter’s, Sais wakes up to

help complete strangers during their time of need. Neighbors helping neighbors. I strongly believe Richard A. Sais will continue to do just that as a village trustee. The election is Tuesday, March 20. Ballots can be cast at the Williston Park Village Hall from noon to 9 p.m. Eric Schueler Williston Park

Rynne right as Williston Park trustee

y name is Timothy Farrell, a resident of Williston Park since 1963, when my parents moved into a Chatlos Colonial on Capitol Avenue. I purchased this home in 1985 and have raised four sons (Timothy, Bryan, Christopher and Andrew) with my wife Tina. We have been so fortunate to be able to share in the American Dream, here in Williston Park, and have enjoyed making friends with our neighbors. Here, neighbors still look after neighbors. We take pride in our homes, and cherish the small town life and participating in community activities available in Williston Park. I am writing today to endorse Kevin Rynne for his bid to serve Williston Park for another four years as trustee. Kevin is currently serving as our deputy mayor, appointed by Paul Ehrbar and with a dedicated elected board of trustees. I don’t have to tell most residence about Mr. Rynne, if you have lived in the Village for a period of time you have come to see your neighbor, Kevin, serve our little hamlet with dedication, integrity and purpose. I would like to introduce Kevin, and his family to the new homeowners and residents of Williston Park. We all may have experienced

“6 degrees of separation,” let me share one. In my early years with the NYPD I was assigned to the 109th Precinct in Flushing Queens. There I met a veteran officer named John Rynne. Officer Rynne was an experienced professional often used to break-in new Officers. He was a proud man, always talking about his family, and eager to show the new kid the ropes! I left the 109 in 1985, and always carried the wisdom learned from these formative years. In 1991 another family found Williston Park, Kevin, Maryanne and baby Thomas Rynne moved into the Fitzgerald house. During our first meeting I asked if Kevin was related to Police Officer John Rynne, he replied: “Officer John Rynne is my father.” This was a good start to a great friendship. Kevin and Maryanne would have two more children, William and Bridget. Our children grew up becoming great friends and our families enjoying all Williston Park has to offer. We became the next generation spending the summers vacationing at the Pool, participating with Little League the scouts and school events. And we got involved. Kevin was always pitching in,

at Cub Pack nights and camping weekends at Christopher Morley Park with the scouts, in Little League and with our annual block parties (Kevin is a natural at soliciting help). Kevin never shy’s away from work, and most often was the first to pitch in and lead. Kevin worked on the things that make Williston Park a great neighborhood, and that’s the activities. Kevin is employed by the United States Postal Service; he climbed the corporate ladder and is currently Postmaster in Hempstead. He has gained experience in managing people, finance and resources. He shares his knowledge and experience in all he has done as a volunteer with the organizations he has supported. He was president of the Williston Park Little League and held numerous positions with Boy Scout Troop 201, as a merit badge counselor and Committee Chairperson. He has spent countless weekends on campouts and has donated many vacation weeks with the Boy Scouts annually from Troop 201 at summer camp. Kevin lives the Scout oath and law and has been a wonderful role model for our scouts. Kevin is a tireless volunteer supporting school activities especially Herrick’s wrestling program and the Boosters.

Kevin is inspiring our youth to participate in all a community has, and excel in their achievements. Mr. Rynne’s actions reveal a person committed to the safety, health, comfort and welfare of the youth of Williston Park. When deciding on which candidate to vote into office, it may be party affiliation or specific issues that interest that specific constituent. Here at the local level we can elect our representative for the right qualities, honesty – which builds credibility and trust; compassion – understanding the difficulties others may be having, and wanting to do something to alleviate the suffering; integrity – the adherence to moral and ethical principles; confidence – a belief that he or she will act in a right and proper, and effective way; and flexibility – especially in politics, a leader understanding the give-and-take aspects of politics. Kevin has demonstrated these qualities, not just as your trustee, and deputy mayor, but as your neighbor. We have witnessed this as Kevin works on the issues facing our special village – the services so professionally provided; a focus on being a frugal manager with our money and how it is spent. He was instrumental in the settlement of our water dispute with our neighbor to the East. He

has been so inspirational to the youth of Williston Park (just ask any of my children). I have witnessed Kevin always doing the right thing, with inner values, nothing he does for us has to benefit him. Kevin is focused on a course of action that will best benefit the village. Kevin has demonstrated he has the knowledge, ability and commitment to again serve as our Trustee. I oﬀer my humble endorsement, please join me in supporting a person who knows how to roll up his sleeves, pitch in and get the job done. Kevin has introduced me to a running mate – Bill O’Brien, who has been a neighbor in Williston Park for the past 19 years. Bill, like Kevin, has been engaged in supporting youth in our village – he has coached volleyball, basketball, softball and baseball, and served as the vice president of the Williston Park Little League, Bill has a son in Boy Scout Troop 201, Bill serves as a committee member of the troop. Bill has all the qualities needed to serve as trustee. Kevin and Bill are running on the Integrity Party with Mayor Paul Ehrbar, please join me in support of these wonderful candidates and Vote on March 20. Timothy Farrell Williston Park

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Strauss, Durham, Ehrbar deserves new term Walsh for Mineola M

s March 20, 2018 approaches, I ask that the residents of Mineola reflect on what a fabulous village we are living in. During the current administration, we have experienced no tax increases for the last two years yet look at what was accomplished with responsible fiscal leadership. The Mineola Memorial Park renovations are beautiful. The new amphitheater at the park has enabled the village to hold concerts and programs throughout the summer. If you have not experienced any of these, please come down this upcoming summer and enjoy the music/shows with family and neighbors. The parks, roads, and athletic fields in Mineola are being

rebuilt in order to preserve our quality of life. I could go on and on about the accomplishments of this current board but the one message I believe is important is that we, the residents of Mineola, are living in the “gem” of Nassau County if not Long Island. It is under the leadership of Mayor Scott Strauss and trustees George Durham and Dennis Walsh and the entire village board that Mineola continues to be a great place to live and raise a family. Therefore, I ask that on March 20, you support Mayor Strauss and trustees Durham and Walsh when you cast your vote so that we continue on this positive path. Donna M. Solosky Mineola

y husband Stanley and I moved to Williston Park 50 years ago. When we arrived we thought it would be a stop oﬀ point. As we raised our family we realized we had found our home and the place we wanted to raise our children. Mayor Ehrbar is always there for his residents. He’s helpful in any way he can. So when my husband Stanley passed away four years ago my family reached out to the one person I knew could help fulfill his wish to be buried in the Veteran’s Cemetery in Nassau County, Mayor Ehrbar. The mayor contacted Con-

am going to vote for Mayor Scott Strauss and Trustees George Durham and Dennis Walsh in the March 20 Village elections. Mayor Strauss has been providing our village with honest responsible leadership every year since he took oﬃce in 2011, and I know he and his New Line Party team will continue to do

that. He and his team have done an amazing job of reducing our village debt and keeping our taxes low. And I see some nice changes to our parks, streets and downtown area. Keep going Mayor" Strauss Joe Grilo Mineola

the Village with the highest standards: communication, roads, lighting and support of the business community. He is a people person, always available and we are lucky to have him as mayor. The Integrity Party candidates,Kevin Rynne, Bill O’Brien and Kevin Kiley, will continue to maintain the quality of life that makes Williston Park a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Please vote Row A on March 20 for Ehrbar, Rynne, O’Brien and Kiley. Joan Wiener Williston Park

Back Ehrbar, his team

I Strauss team able Mineola leaders

gressman Steve Israel on his cell phone and explained that the family was told there was no room at Pinelawn. The congressman made a few phone calls and the following morning as is the Jewish religion, Stanley was buried at Pinelawn National Cemetery. In gratitude for the mayor’s eﬀorts, my family asked that donations in Stanley’s memory go to the Williston Park Beautification Committee. The Village Clock was beautifully planted that spring and a plaque put on a planter at the clock. The mayor and board under his leadership have maintained

encourage all residents of Williston Park to vote for the Integrity Party in the upcoming election on March 20. For the past eight years, Mayor Paul Ehrbar and Deputy Mayor Kevin Rynne have worked tirelessly to improve the quality of Williston Park. I have known both for many years and consider them both men of high integrity." One of the more important things they did was to re-establish the Recreation Committee." By doing this, it has brought our community closer together." Belmont Family Day, golf outings, concerts and movies at Kelleher Field are all possible because of the emphasis they put on the success of the Recreation Committee."

Also, the Neighborhood Watch Program has encouraged all neighbors to be an extra set of eyes and ears in keeping our village safe." And more recently, they have successfully implemented Single Stream Recycling. When it snows the streets are cleaned, normally before I leave for work. If I have an issue or suggestion it’s addressed, Mr. Ehbar and Mr. Rynne are always available to help. "When I learned Bill O’Brien was running for trustee, I was thrilled." We have known Bill, his wife Colleen and their kids for 15 years." Bill has always been active in our community – from teaching religion to volunteering at Cub Scout Troop 201 to

coaching numerous sports." He is a friendly, honest and hardworking family man." "He is a very well-liked and respected person throughout the community. As vice president of the Williston Park Little League, he has put in countless hours to successfully make it better each year." His voice and hard work will be a welcome addition to Village Hall. "So please go down to Village Hall on March 20"and vote for the Integrity Party of Paul Ehrbar, Kevin Rynne, Kevin Kiley and Bill O’Brien."" !Jim and Gloria Flaherty Williston Park

Opposition overwhelming to waterfront plan

any thanks to everyone who showed up on Saturday morning to express their opinion about the Waterfront Analysis with its recommendations to change local zoning"codes in order to"permit more residential development in the most densely populated village in New York State. Folks overwhelmingly rejected the report," telling village trustees to" leave the zoning alone, don’t change it, no more increased density! More than 100 residents showed up with standing room only. They were frustrated"by the shallow report, which lacked a comprehensive impact analysis.""Folks recognized it for what it was – a thinly disguised giveaway to"developers and large landowners. Residents wanted to know: "“Who wins

and who"loses?”"" How many" new apartments would be added to the community?""How many more cars and"school kids would we have to support?" What will it mean to my property values and taxes?" Where would more than 500 boats go when the Marinas are demolished?. The" authors from Cameron Engineering were stumped" nearly speechless because they had not been asked by the trustees to explore any other"“improvements to the waterfront” beyond replacing"the marinas with condos." This despite"the desire of local"citizens to protect the waterfront and provide meaningful public access to the shoreline. The village trustees were embarrassed that they had already spent $37,500 for"the hugely unpopular"report.

In the face of this opposition, Mayor Avena and Village Trustees" will" consider"their next steps at the work session on Thursday, March 8 at 6 p.m. (the public may attend but not comment). While the Trustees"may soften a few of the recommendations,"their plan"will"still include some very scary suggestions including" the Waterfront Zoning Overlay map, unless the residents fight back and insist the report be rejected. The Manorhaven Action Committee did their homework"with a"careful analysis of the implications of all the deceptive"smoothly drafted proposals –"a hard job"for citizen land use planners since zoning language is very, very, very complicated. MAC reached out through social media, flyers and small group meetings to educate the public on the issues.

Luckily, in the past two" years" MAC has" built a powerful coalition of supporters"with"our 300-plus MAC email readers. This"coalition"includes old timers who have lived in Manorhaven, Port Washington, and Sands Point for dozens of years;"young families who moved here for the excellent"quality of life; newly inspired political activists like Nassau Women Against Corruption; Parent Teacher Association educators, traditional maritime workers and recreational"boaters. This coalition must continue to show up at community meetings, educate themselves about the issues and vote. Caroline S. DuBois Acting Secretary, Manorhaven Action Committee

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Ehrbar, Rynne and Sais best for W.P.

have been serving as a trustee with the Village of Williston Park since 2012 and over the years it has been a constant learning experience and I could not have asked for better partners than" Mayor Paul" Ehrbar and"the current Board of Trustees. While Trustee Terry Thomann has chosen not to run for another term, she leaves with a legacy of great public service and I will remember her fine sense and attention to detail, which contributed significantly to the decisions the Board of Trustees made and caused us to pause and think thoroughly before each vote was cast." I am proud to be a part of the team that has been a part of so many great things that have been accomplished in this wonderful village."

These great things couldn’t be accomplished without the talented village employees, the generous volunteers and dedicated public servants that make this village a great place to live, work and raise a family. The recent nor’easter that swept through the region this past weekend is an example of why local government works. The dedicated village workers who immediately went to work clearing trees, branches and debris are second to none, and the ability to have a dedicated mayor like Paul" Ehrbar" out on the streets and listening to our resident’s complaints and concerns puts personal attention to these emergency situations like this storm and ensures that we get attention to restore normalcy as soon as possible." Paul’s tireless work on ensur-

ing that our village is beautifully maintained and that our facilities exceed our resident’s expectations" is something we can all be"thankful for." Deputy Mayor Kevin" Rynne" is equal in his dedication to our great village, by ensuring that when our Mayor is out of town, the village responds to these storms and meets our obligations to our residents to ensure their well being and safety." It’s not only when storms strike that their dedication is on display, it’s the little things that our residents have come to expect that truly add significantly to our quality of life here in Williston Park. Kevin’s dedicated work with overseeing our village pool to ensure it continues to be the hidden gem we can all be proud of"deserves our praise,"and of course

his work with the recreation committee to bring great events like our summer concerts, Belmont Day at the Races"and family" fun throughout the year" is something that has made our village an even better place to live and affords our residents the ability to enjoy all it has to offer." The retirement of Trustee Terry Thomann from the Board of Trustees opens a position" on the board,"and we are lucky"to have Rich Sais ready to come on board and join the team to keep our village moving in a positive direction. I have known Rich Sais for many years and he is dedicated in everything he does from serving as a Suffolk County Police Officer to currently serving our village as chief of the Williston Park Fire Department. Rich has a fantastic work

ethic and ensures" that our fire department, something we all depend on in our time of need, is ready to serve and protect all of those who reside, work and visit our village. Rich is ready," willing and able to listen and learn to be a part of our village team. " We truly should be thankful for all of those who" have" served" our village," and as Americans we should be proud that this year we have so many great choices in our" village" election for mayor and"the two trustee positions, so I hope you will join me in voting to re-elect Paul" Ehrbar" as our mayor, re-elect Kevin" Rynne as our trustee and elect Rich Sais to trustee."

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Why politicians get a bad rap Continued from Page 17 NJ Transit in 2010 and is now trying to be a champion of the $30 Billion Gateway Program, considered of the nation’s most important infrastructure project. Is hypocrite a strong enough word to call him as the NY Metro regions suﬀers in ever increasing transit delays? How about past eﬀorts by state Senate Republicans to stop Long

Island’s third track as they now fight for sound bites about LIRR breakdowns? Leading from behind is safer but doesn’t do our infrastructure any good. Ethics Reform – This was once a hot topic in the local press, when the three musketeers of corruption, Silver, Skelos and Mangano were all indicted. It’s back in the local news with Newsday’s extraordi-

nary expose on Oheka Castle owner and political power broker, Gary Melius. No new New York State laws have been enacted to stop crooked politicians as the conga line of indictments keep coming. Look no further than former top-adviser to Gov. Cuomo, Joe Percoco’s corruption trial and former Deputy Nassau County Executive Rob Walker recently getting

nabbed for accepting a bribe. When will New York State finally legislate meaningful ethics reform to help regain the public’s trust? I have no doubt ethics reform will become a hot topic as Election Day approaches, but I fear nothing will get done as time passes. Other issues, currently taking a back seat in the public’s con-

sciousness, that desperately need urgent attention, are the protection of Long Island’s groundwater and a national push to mitigate climate change. Unfortunately, politicians won’t react to these problems en masse until it’s too late. For the public to regain trust in elected officials, they need to stop leading from behind.

Ehrbar, Rynne, O’Brien Public input welcomed the right ticket for W.P. on waterfront plan

or the past eight years, I have been very proud of the direction that"Williston Park has moved."" Mayor Paul Ehrbar and Deputy Mayor Kevin" Rynne have worked hard to make Williston Park one of the best" neighborhoods on Long Island. They have put an emphasis on community" with their support of our senior citizens, improvements to Kelleher" Field for our Little Leaguers and a Home Town Heroes program to honor"our servicemen and women. I am a strong supporter of Bill O’Brien for trustee." " I have known Bill"and his family for over 10 years."" During my time as president of the" Williston Park Little League, Bill volunteered his time as a coach,"coor-

’d like to thank everyone that atdinator and board member."" tended the discussion of Cameron When I needed to appoint a new Engineering’s Waterfront Analysis vice"president, Bill was the most logiat Manorhaven Village Hall this past cal choice." " During his time as vice president, Bill was vital to the success Saturday. The trustees and I care about the of the league."" future of our village and protecting our There was not a"job too big or too small that Bill would not do and he waterfront." That’s why we enacted the never once asked"for any recognition."" Waterfront Building Moratorium in 2016, and why we hired" the same engineerAll the hard work he did was for ing firm responsible for Port North’s Bay the good of the" Williston Park Little Walk to provide ideas on how the village League. I know he will bring this type could provide high-quality waterfront acof work ethic as a trustee to Village cess once the moratorium is lifted. Hall and help Mayor Ehrbar and DepuThe majority of those in attendance ty Mayor Rynne continue to"move Williston Park forward. Michael Ciccone Williston Park

at Saturday’s meeting did not support extending a Waterfront Overlay District, and as your mayor I am committed to respecting the residents’ opinions. We will continue the hard work of enhancing public waterfront access that we began nearly two years ago when we first enacted the Moratorium. I urge concerned residents to share their ideas for Manorhaven’s future with us as we work to ensure that Manorhaven is now and forever “The Pearl of Manhasset Bay.” Mayor Jim Avena Manorhaven

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READERS WRITE

New Line Party leading Dunning, Yakaitis Mineola in right direction comments disqualify

t’s election season again, so time for all of us to make a decision on who we want running our Village. I am backing Mayor Scott Strauss, trustees Dennis Walsh and George Durham again, because they know what, they are doing and have proven it over and over. Mayor Strauss has an amazing sense of duty and service to this village, and under his leadership Mineola is going in the right direction. Our taxes remain low compared to other surrounding communities. Our home

values are going up. Our parks and roads are being upgraded and maintained. These are really good things for us residents and they are not happening by accident. Join me in voting for Mayor Strauss and the New Line Party. And be very wary of anyone who throws a bunch of stop signs on a flyer and tells you the sky is falling. It’s just not. Frank Hoare Mineola

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ecently on social media, I saw that Brian Dunning and Nathy Yakaitis mocked the fact that Munsey Park has no crime. Instead, they urge the board to focus on painting the sign outside Village Hall. Seriously?! Since when does crime not matter? Yes, the village may not have its own police force but that makes it more important for the Board to demand services from the NCPD. The village does have a responsibility towards crime. !If crime was a problem, all the residents would be demand-

ing the village to do something about it. Obviously, they are doing something right. For me and my family, I’d rather choose no crime over a nicely painted sign any day (and using an outdated picture to twist the truth is disgraceful, did anyone check their sources?). This is proof enough to me that Dunning and Yakaitis are unfit for office.! Noone, Sabino and Turano have my vote!on March 20! Tanya Karcic Munsey Park

OUR TOWN

Laundromat owners restore my faith “It’s an ill wind that blows no good” A few weeks ago I noticed a whirring sound coming from my washing machine and anxiously realized that ‘old Bessie’ may have seen her last days. I feverishly ran down to my local PC Richard’s and asked one of their appliance salesmen if they thought I should get the machine repaired or just buy a new one. I already knew what the answer would be. Repairs are what we call old school. Nowadays, if it’s broken, get a new one. So I selected what I thought was a nice new model and scheduled to have it delivered by week’s end. It all seemed to go so well. The guys came more or less on time and voila, I was the proud owner of a new state-of-the-art

Whirlpool. I happily dumped my dirty laundry in and listened to the expensive sounds coming from deep within this modern marvel. I was certain that my clothes were getting cleaner than ever. All went well for a month or so but I noticed that the cycle was taking longer and longer to finish until finally the whole thing just stopped, still filled with dirty water. What to do, what to do? I rummaged through my old receipts and once again feverishly ran down to PC Richard’s to find out what had gone so wrong. I was told not to worry. They would send a repair man to look into it right away. A few days later he arrived and determined that it is most certainly not the fault of the new Whirlpool but instead it must

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Meet Jenn and Kay He, new owners of the H & Z laundromat in Williston Park.

DR. TOM FERRARO Our Town

be some faulty drainage pipe of mine. I was instructed to call up a licensed plumber and have the drain blown out. So once again I feverishly searched out a local plumber as it began to dawn on me that this was developing into a mounting financial issue. I angrily cursed my bad luck and my need for clean clothes. My mother had always told me I was too compulsive about cleanliness but I argued back that her ways were slovenly and not to criticize me so much. At any rate, I scheduled a time for the plumber to come and braced myself for the fees that I was about to incur. As a wizened and well-educated psychoanalyst, I knew for sure that the plumber’s hourly rate would be far greater than mine. Well he showed up within the allotted time, give or take a few hours and low and behold the drainage pipe was blown out and I only had to pay $220. I was

delighted and greatly relieved, that is until he told me that the drainage pipe was small and may not be suitable to handle my new Whirlpool and that if the blow out failed I was looking out a larger problem which would entail digging up my flooring and routing a new and wider drain pipe. I postponed using the washing machine for as long as humanly possible but when the fateful moment came once again the machine failed to drain and now came to biggest and the baddest and the saddest moment of all. It was time for the dreaded ‘estimate.’ You know you’re in real big trouble when the plumber stutters and stammers and chokes before he gives you the ‘estimated’ cost of the job. He had to consult someone on the phone as he stood in my kitchen and then said $4,500. I must have looked shocked and disoriented because he then said “No, I meant to say $2,500.” This may have been a clever tactic on his part because now I was overjoyed to be paying only $2,500 for a new drain pipe. This process would take a week or more so I was faced with finding a laundromat in town. As I was walking down Hillside Avenue I noticed a laundromat next to Minuteman Press with a small ‘letter to the editor’ scotch taped in the window. The letter was written by Gerry Schneiderman, a Great

Neck resident and Great Neck Plaza trustee, describing how he lost $500 and how the laundromat owner Kay had found the money in his laundry and returned it to him. He added that Kay had refused to take a reward. After reading this I walked into the H & Z Laundromat and relaxed for the first time in a month. True I was shell-shocked following my Washing Machine Saga but felt that I had arrived at a safe and an honest haven. This is how I got to know Jenn and Kay He the new owners of the H & Z Laundromat at 132 Hillside Ave. in Williston Park. They had owned the laundromat in Great Neck but had recently sold it and resettled here in Williston Park. This is Great Neck’s loss and our gain. When things were going poorly for me as a child my father would always say to me “Tommy, it’s an ill wind that blows no good.” This is an old Scottish saying which means that no matter how bad a situation is, there will also be some good that results from this. And this was never truer than right now as I waded through my Washing Machine Saga. How else would I have ever met such nice decent people like Jenn and Kay He. Welcome to Williston Park. It’s always good to know that there are still a few honest people left in the world.

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Business&RealEstate

Building relations or just selling? I am going to make and disclose a very profound, critical and crucial secret, that a handful of professional, proficient and knowledgeable brokers, associate brokers and agents are very aware of and practice day in and day out; breathe, sleep and eat this amazing, but simple concept! Like myself, we make every attempt “not to sell anything” to our purchasers, investors and tenants or their counterparts, our important “owners.” What I really mean, is that “selling is dead!” at least in my world and anyone that is still doing the “old school” selling, like the guys in the 1992 film, “Glen Gary, Glen Ross” adapted by David Mamet from his 1984 Pulitzer Prize and Tony winning play of the same name and directed by James Foley (with our A-List actors, Al Pacino, Alec Baldwin, Jack Lemmon, Alan Arkin, Ed Harris, Johnathon Price and Kevin Spacey (I left him last for a reason!). It focuses on this group of real estate salespeople and takes place in New York. Most people don’t know that the title of the film, Glen Gary and Glen Ross is about two developments that are being peddled by some of these unscrupulous agents and their devious manager! I could write thousands of words about the film and all the antics, tragic situations, verbal beatings that Alec Baldwin, the “hired sales motivator” places upon the unknowing and timid agents, etc. However, I would rather have you all view it, (whether you are an agent or not) on your favorite movie channel or wherever you can retrieve it! It is a movie that makes a very profound statement about selling and surely is a must see for the “newbie” or experienced agents or anyone else that wants to learn some things about our industry. Although the movie is 25 years old, it really and truly displays what had and still does occur in our industry with all its abuses! Our marketplace and our industry have been drastically transformed over the last 25 years; even over the last three to five years, with all the technology that has been created to entice and grab the eyeballs of sellers, investors, buyers and tenants to try to work on their own without a realtors assistance. However, over the years this has become a minority, due to

the complicated, frustrating, legalities and massive amounts of paperwork that the homeowner and purchaser must go through to close a sale. Most important for sellers, is how they expose and market their properties to the purchasers and what has to been done, staging, 3D Virtual tours, high resolution photos, accurate measurements or whatever you can think of to find that one qualified purchaser. Searching out a buyer who has excellent income and credit and low debt to income ratios as well as a suﬃcient down payment can be challenging undertaking. These are all standard qualifications that all agents must seek out; but then again, how creative one can and must be to make a deal close can be very daunting to many, unless they have years and years of experience and have mastered the field of real estate. Now, this leads some of us to the concept of “consultative selling,” which I have been practicing for almost 60 years! I started when I was seven. I began, what I thought was selling, homemade lemonade by my first home on the corner of Baker Hill Rd and Station Road in Great Neck. However, looking back, it wasn’t about selling lemonade, but more of convincing all those

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truck drivers, passing cars and the pedestrians to try my delicious drinks. Did I really try selling my lemonade? Not really, it was more of developing rapport and relationships over the summer months with the people that would see me each day, at least 5 days a week, 8 hours or more a day! I became more and more friendly with all those people who saw me day in and day out; the housekeepers, contractors, mail people, bus drivers, etc. (those days were much safer back then and my mom never really worried about me and I wasn’t even cognizant of her being around or even watching me). These experiences began molding me into the broker I am

today. So I never really felt comfortable selling anything. However, whatever I did, it was more about learning, absorbing and applying what I had learned and then providing this information to those that had an interest in whatever I had available for them to purchase. I took the word selling, quotas, closing (ABC-always be closing from the “Glen Gary Glen Ross” movie) out of my vocabulary. My ABC=Always Be Consulting. Coﬀee is for closers from the same movie, was another fallacy that I never thought very valid at all. One’s success as a realtor has no bearing on what you drink, but your competence, qualifications, complete knowledge, professionalism, dependability, and a rare quality today, called honesty and how you go about creating your brand. As I have said, selling the old fashion way, like how they were doing it in the movie, “Glen Gary Glen Ross” is no longer a proper and correct way in my world, to approach the consumer in today’s environment. I practice day in and day out and so do my agents a method that I have taught them called, Show, Advise, and Consult (your client sellers, investors, customer purchasers and tenants) through

your concerted eﬀorts, disciplined actions and the sacrifice of your valuable time. To me, this is the only way one should communicate with your clients and customers today. We were born with two ears and one mouth; so twice as much listening and half as much talking! The money is listening, qualifying and then consulting, it’s the only way to go to earn a six-plus figure income! When you practice my methods, selling becomes irrelevant and then consulting people to consider purchasing, is the way that works most eﬀectively and stress becomes much less of an issue for all parties attached to the transaction. However, having a passion for the business, and really and truly loving it; over time becomes fun, enjoyable. You earn as you learn and you begin to realize as to the possibilities of a very profitable enterprise when you learn how to consult your way to potentially becoming rich and possibly wealthy! Phil Raices the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 7 Bond St. in Great Neck. He can be reached by email: Phil@TurnkeyRealEstate.Com or by cell (516) 647-4289 to answer any of your questions or article suggestions.!

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Recent Real Estate

Sales in New Hyde Park New Hyde Park Real Estate Market Conditions MEDIAN SALES PRICE $625,000

86-32 258 Street, Floral Park Sold Price: $485,000 Date: 01/11/2018 3 beds, 1 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 29x100 Total Taxes: $4,800 MLS# 2964343

Demographics near New Hyde Park, NY Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

City 9,811 11,367 41.2 3.2 99,469 35,118

County 1,361,350 4,744 41.3 3 98,401 42,949

33 Carnation Avenue, Floral Park Sold Price: $639,999 Date: 01/11/2018 4 beds, 3 Full/2 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 2 Lot Size: 92x76 Total Taxes: $14,909 MLS# 2980553

63 Willow Street, Floral Park

257-21 87th Avenue, Floral Park

Sold Price: $653,000 Date: 02/08/2018 3 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 40x00 Schools: Floral Park-Bellerose Total Taxes: $12,344 MLS# 2974643

Sold Price: $500,100 Date: 01/08/2018 3 beds, 1 Full baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 40x100 Total Taxes: $4,941 MLS# 2983024

Editor’s note: Homes shown here were recently sold in New Hyde Park 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 New Hyde Park and are believed by Blank Slate Media to be of interest to our readers.

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Safety tops G.N. budget talks

JORDAN MATTER PHOTOGRAPHY

Stephanie Consiglio, a cancer survivor, hands a toy to a young patient at Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

Photo shoot video goes viral Continued from Page 1 ample of a holistic approach to treating a disease, Dr. Charles Schleien, executive director at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, said in a news release. “Our doctors saw the importance of dance as one piece

of the puzzle to Stephanie’s cure,” Schleien said.!“Through that and all the anti-cancer therapies she received, she is now cancer free and her road to survivorship looks clear. It’s a wonderful inter-disciplinary approach to illness!”

Herricks fund hosts dinner

Continued from Page 12 ing said the email messages were too brief and vague to oﬀer reassurances of safety, contributing to many of their children being afraid and deciding not to attend school. But many parents also said they found the increased security reassuring and called for trying to boost investment in student safety. Among those calling for tighter security was Oliver Pour, a student at Great Neck North. While he said many felt reassured about the increased police and administrator presence at the schools on Monday, he asked, “what about tomorrow?” “We as students need to feel safe within our schools,” Pour said. In addition to outlining security measures, police oﬃcers and some parents also talked about the dangers of circulating incorrect information and a “rumor mill” that could unnecessarily ostracize individual children. Great Neck parent Danna Sobiecki said some students, as well as their siblings, were specifically mentioned and targeted as a result of recent rumors. Consequently, she said, school administrators should “consider wild rumors as part of school safety.” “This is horrible and should not be tolerated,” Sobiecki said. John Powell, the assistant superintendent of business for the Great Neck schools, said in an interview the proposed $227.8 million budget dedicates more than $2 million to security. This money goes towards contracting with an outside guard company, nine security aides on the payroll, and maintenance for security cameras and lobby guard machines, Powell said. Additionally in the realm of security, Powell said the preliminary budget adds another psychologist and that might make it easier to “identify another threat.” But Powell said school administrators intend to listen to input from future public hearings and could possibly make adjustments. The proposed budget amounts to a $4.49 million boost from the current $223.3 million, or

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Parents and Great Neck residents lined up to question school officials and police officers about school safety at North high School. 2.01 percent. This would be coupled with a 2.47 percent projected tax levy increase, or $4.9 million more than the current budget, which helps oﬀset the cutting back of reserves and fund balance money. This falls beneath the 2.85 percent tax levy limit imposed by New York state. There will be a line-by-line review of the budget at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, at South High School, an informal hearing on Monday, April 9, at South High School at 7:30 p.m., an official hearing and adoption meeting on Tuesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. at North Middle School, and a discussion meeting on Monday, May 7, at South Middle School at 7:30 p.m. Budget vote day is Tuesday, May 15. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. There will be four polling sites: E.M. Baker Elementary School’s multipurpose room for registered voters living north of the LIRR, South High School’s west gymnasium for voters living south of the LIRR, Saddle Rock Elementary School’s multipurpose room and Lakeville Elementary School’s auxiliary gym.

Synagogue boycotts FedEx BY LU K E TORRANCE

PHOTO BY REBECCA KLAR

John and Carol Hayes, center, stepped down as Herricks Community Player director and producer this year. They’re seen here at the the Herricks Community Fund Dinner Dance with fund co-presidents Iona Davis, left, and Paul Ehrbar, right. Continued from Page 3 the fund in 1996 and asked to extend its fundraising eﬀorts to include school programs. The fund benefits programs such as the Alzheimer’s day program, Community Players, senior citizens programs, Youth

Council, teacher mini-grants and the Herricks Scholarship Fund. In addition to the dinner dance the fund hosts the Spring Carnival and the Herricks Community Players spring and fall productions to raise funds.

The Community Synagogue of Port Washington!announced last week that it would no longer use FedEx!since the delivery service refused to end its relationship with the National Rifle Association. “The hope is that in this small way pressure will be brought to bear to find common sense solutions to the rise of gun violence in this country,” the statement read. The decision was made by the board of directors but other members and staﬀ had advocated for the Sands Point-based synagogue to do something. “We had been talking about this in the congregation for a while,” said Rabbi! Irwin Zeplowitz. “Enough is enough.”

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Rabbi Irwin Zeplowitz Companies such as Delta Air Lines and car rental service Hertz have cut ties with the NRA by ending special discounts they gave to members of the gun rights organization. FedEx itself has been pushed to end its discounts by Apple and the hashtag

#BoytcottFedEx has been included in hundreds of posts on social media. Nobody at the synagogue could give an exact estimate as to how much mail was sent through FedEx, but Zeplowitz said the company was the synagogue’s regular carrier. Shortly before the synagogue decided to boycott FedEx, the company responded to the growing controversy over its partnership with the NRA. In a statement, the company said that as a common carrier under federal law it will not deny service to a legal entity regardless of political views. The statement nonetheless pointed out that FedEx supported background checks for gun buyers and was opposed to citizens having assault rifles. Continued on Page 79

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Manhasset teen releases first single BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I

PHOTO COURTESY OF RICK EBERLE

Manhasset teenager Annamaria Fazio won the first round of “Your Big Break” and will compete in the finals in April.

Annamaria Fazio! of Manhasset has come a long way since she wrote her first song in junior high. Fazio, who goes only by Annamaria for her music career, released her first single, “Aﬀection,” in December on iTunes and Spotify!after writing and recording the song in one day last summer at a New Jersey recording studio. “It was my first time in that studio, and they wanted to get to know me,” Fazio said. “I picked a track that I liked, and they left me in the studio to write. I ended up finishing the song in 20 minutes.” A junior at Friends Academy in Locust Valley, Fazio said she has been singing since she was young but started seeing her passion as a possible career when she wrote her first song in junior high school. Fazio won the first round of the “Your Big Break” competition at the Gold Coast Arts Center and will perform in the final round on April 21. “It was my first time singing to people that I didn’t know,” Fazio said about her “Your Big Break” experience. “It was cool to get some feedback, but it was also cool to hear diﬀerent music styles and genres that I usu-

ally don’t listen to.” While Fazio said she is planning to go to college but study something other than music while working on her songs on the side. Fazio said her favorite artists include!Tori Kelly, Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson, Demi Lovato and Christina Aguilera and her music is more eclectic than just pop after growing up surrounded by scores of genres. “I know I’m under the category of pop, but I feel like it also has R&B soul vibes in it,” Fazio said. “I think categorizing it is pretty hard because I’ve been inspired and influenced by so many diﬀerent types of people.” The daughter of John and Abby Fazio, she said though she lives in the Strathmore Village neighborhood, she doesn’t know as many Manhasset residents personally as others since she goes to school in Locust Valley. Fazio said she has recorded six additional songs, has at least seven more in her notebook and hopes to release either more singles or an EP later this year. “Since I didn’t go to Manhasset schools, people don’t know me personally,” Fazio said. “I think this year would be the year to start to know my face attached to my music. Through my music, they’ll know me better.”

Parkland stirs memories of slain daughter BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN More than five years after testifying at a legislative hearing following a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School that claimed 26 lives, Great Neck author Lois Schaffer has once more found herself near a school suffering from tragedy. In this case, she happened to be in Florida 45 minutes away from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where 17 students and adults were killed by a lone gunman last month. She called to find out how she could help. “I wanted to be in touch with somebody there because I wanted to give some help, if I could help,” Schaffer said in a phone interview. “… Everybody wants to help, but I think I have more of a connection, unfortunately.” Ever since Schaffer’s daughter Suzie was shot and killed by two armed teenagers in 2008, Schaffer has been vocal in the battle against gun violence. She has worked with former state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel to advance a microstamping bill, worked with the group New Yorkers Against Gun Violence and written a memoir: “The Unthinkable: Life, Loss, and a Mother’s Mission to Ban Illegal Guns.” An average of 35,141 people were killed by guns each year from 2012 to 2016, according to Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit advocacy group. Sixty-one and a half percent of the deaths

wanted to be in touch with somebody there because I wanted to give some help, if I could help. Lois Schaffer GREAT NECK AUTHOR

were suicides and 36.2 percent were homicides, with the rest of the deaths listed as “unintentional” or having “undetermined intent.” Schaffer said that while no significant federal legislation has been passed in Congress, she is trying to combat gun violence through advocating for legislation and showing its human costs through a new book. “You don’t give up one way or another,” Schafer said. One law Schaffer said she has been pushing for over a year is a “safe storage ordinance,” which she hopes could prevent unintentional deaths such as one in Glen Cove, where a 15-yearold boy accidentally shot himself after getting a handgun. “If I could at least get a safe storage ordinance implemented in Nassau County, I would feel that I’m doing something, that I’ve done something,” Schaffer said. “Now what I am hoping for is that now that we have new legislators in Nassau County, we can

visit that, and I have people that are eager to join with me,” Schaffer added. On the state level, she is pushing for Extreme Risk Protective Order – or ERPO – laws, which would allow family members and others to petition a court to temporarily suspend a potentially dangerous person’s access to guns. “If people had done anything, they could have taken the gun away from this kid,” Schaffer said, referring to the Stoneman Douglas gunman. “It would have saved lives.” Additionally, on the federal level, Schaffer is speaking out against a concealed carry reciprocity law in Congress that would allow residents of one state to have their permits be valid across state lines. Schaffer said her new book project originally intended to capture 51 stories of people affected by gun violence – or one for each state, plus Washington, D.C. But Schaffer realized that it is “absolutely too much because there’s just so much that people can take,” she said. So instead, she is talking to people around the country for 15 stories. “I have 11 stories from people who have been victims like me,” Schaffer said, “and they are from Connecticut, from Chicago, from Utah, from Providence, Rhode Island, from St. Louis, and from New York.” Ultimately, Schaffer described herself as both an “eter-

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Shirley Romaine and Lois Schaffer, as seen on Public Access TV in 2014. nal optimist” and a realist when it comes to seeing meaningful legislation being passed. But she said that despite setbacks people need to keep an eye on the 2018 midterm elections and keep doing what they can. “Even though we have been disappointed, we have been seeing all of these deaths whether they be massacres or single deaths or so and on so forth, [do not] stop trying in some way to

become involved, to do what each person can do to promote what is right and just for humanity,” Schaﬀer said. Schaﬀer also noted it was the younger generation protesting the Vietnam War in the 1960s and that high schoolers like David Hogg and Emma Gonzalez, who survived the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, seem particularly driven to bring change.

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Comptroller to audit work-from-home pact

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BY LU K E TORRANCE Karl Kampe caught the attention of the Nassau County comptroller’s oﬃce when he retired last week. Kampe had been the secretary and chief examiner of the county’s Civil Service Commission, and for the last year and a half he had worked from home. “What we’re doing is, we’re going to give the termination pay request and the hours worked to accrue them some heightened scrutiny,” County Comptroller Jack Schnirman said. “In light of this highly irregular arrangement, we believe the request merits some scrutiny.” He noted that the work from home agreement was approved by former Deputy County Executive Richard “Rob” Walker, who was

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Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman charged last month with obstruction of justice and making false statements to the FBI as part of a federal investigation into corruption in Nassau County. Kampe was making $174,541 annually when he retired. He had been in the position since 1992, except for 2001 (he left of-

fice when Tom Suozzi became county executive but was rehired a year later). Kampe told Newsday that the agreement stemmed from a serious back injury that he had sustained and that he telecommuted every day from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. He has been Continued on Page 73

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Demand legislators back Cuomo’s women’s agenda Continued from Page 16 ensure access to IVF and fertility services; combat maternal depression and establish a maternal mortality review board (New York ranks 30th in maternal mortality. Safety: pass Equal Rights Amendment to add sex as a protected class; remove firearms from domestic abusers; combat sextortion and revenge porn; extend storage timeline for forensic rape kits at hospitals; amend Human Rights Law to protect public school students from discrimination. Workplace: combat sexual harassment in the workplace; promote investment in women-owned businesses; close the gender wage gap; provide job training and placement services to women returning or advancing in the workforce; encourage more use of flexible work schedules. Girls: expand access to computer science and engineering (STEM); launch “If You Can See It You Can Be It,” a day for girls to see what is possible; create K-12 learning module on healthy relationships. Family: invest $25 million to expand pre-K and after-school programs; increase state funding by $7 million to provide working families with affordable childcare; continue enhanced Child Care

Tax Credit for working families; establish a new Child Care Availability Task Force. Colleen Merlo, executive director, Long Island Against Domestic Violence, said, “All these areas converge…Gender equality cannot be achieved unless we address all these buckets…."We see that women lose time at work because of domestic violence, so if we don’t create safety at home, they are losing time at work, so are not advancing, not getting equal pay or promotion – all are interconnected with safety.” It’s also about making it easier to vote, adding early voting (which New York State doesn’t yet have), so women who work and care for children aren’t shut out of casting a ballot – part of Cuomo’s “Democracy Agenda.” What to do? First: contact state representatives, including state Senator Elaine Phillips and state Assemblyman Tony D’Urso, to urge them to vote on the budget and legislation bolstering the Women’s Agenda. Planned Parenthood of Nassau County, among others, is mounting a lobbying day in Albany on March 13. Call and write representatives, yes. March, yes, Protest, yes. Vote, absolutely.

Comptroller to audit work from home agreement Continued from Page 69 working from home since August 2016. “We’re surprised by how this happened,” Schnirman said. “It raises a host of questions over the past several years.” The commission ensures that the state’s Civil Service law is being followed and administers qualifying exams for jobs in public service, which is intended to keep the influence of politics out of the hiring process. Although housed within the county government, the commission is an independent"agency that oversees not just the county but municipalities, schools and libraries.

Unlike his other audits of larger government bodies, such as the Industrial Development Agency, Schnirman said he expects the audit of Kampe to be completed in a matter of weeks, not months. When asked how he would balance this audit with several larger ongoing audits, Schnirman said he would make the most of the resources available to him and his staﬀ. “We can only deploy resources we have,” he said. “One of the findings I’ve been surprised to see is that the size of the audit division has shrunk in half over the last 10 years. That was really surprising, given the critical importance of auditors to safeguarding public money.”

COMMUNITY NEWS

League history luncheon In recognition of March as Women’s History Month, the League of Women Voters of Nassau County is honoring a number of recently elected women from both political parties, at a celebratory buﬀet luncheon on Sunday, March 18, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Honorees will include: Laura Curran, Nassau County’s first-ever female county executive; Maureen O’Connell, Nassau County clerk; Laura Gillen, second-ever female supervisor of the Town of Hempstead; and Judge Andrea Phoenix of Nassau County District Court.

The Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Natalie Naylor, who is president of the Nassau County Historical Society. The theme will be “Herstory as History.” The luncheon will be held at Verdi’s of Westbury, 680 Old Country Road, in Westbury, New York. Tickets are $60 per person, payable to the Education Foundation of the NYS League of Women Voters, at P.O. Box 221, Port Washington, NY 11050.

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FACTORY POSITION: Part time. Light factory work at Mineola dental company. Will train. Mature, dependable person. 2 days per week, 3 hours per day. Retirees welcome. 516-499-8530 GARDEN CITY DENTAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Garden City dental practice dedicated to outstanding customer service and clinical excellence seeks administrator with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in helping others. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, a collaborative work style, a positive attitude, a professional manner and a strong work ethic. Other essential characteristics include: attention to detail, proficiency in prioritizing responsibilities, confidence in problem-solving, superb organizational skills and an ability to self-motivate. Practical requirements include previous experience with: a clinical dental role (dental assisting or dental hygiene) with solid clinical understanding, dental insurance benefits and claim submission, processing insurance, patient payments and schedule management. If you are looking for a premier practice with a great family-oriented team, send your resume to: gcsmiledoc@ gmail.com

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‘Batman’ producer, MGM exec dies Melniker, 104, signed deals for ‘Ben-Hur,’ ‘Dr. Zhivago,’ and ‘Gigi’ BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I Benjamin Melniker, who produced dozens of “Batman” and other DC Comics movies, died on Feb. 26 at 104. Born May 25, 1913, Melniker was a longtime Roslyn Harbor resident. Melniker’s business partner Michael Uslan wrote in a Facebook post that “legendary” was the only way to describe Melniker, who worked at MGM Studios from 1939 to 1979. He was known as “The MGM Lion” for his forcefulness in negotiating studio deals for movies like “Ben-Hur,” “Doctor Zhivago,” “Gigi” and “2001: A Space Odyssey.” While at MGM Studios, Melniker rose in the company to become executive vice president as well as chairman of the Film Selection Committee. “Ben negotiated the Paramount Consent Decree of 1948 in which the government ordered the split between Loews and MGM,” Uslan wrote. “He appeared before the Supreme Court with also legendary lawyer, Louis Nizer. In the 1970s, Ben invented the Canadian Tax Shelter deal used to finance many movies of that era.” Uslan and Melniker purchased the rights for Batman from DC Comics in 1979 to “make the definitive, dark, serious version of Batman,” Uslan said. Melniker’s production credits include “Batman,” “Batman Returns,” “Batman Forever,” “Batman and Robin,” “Batman Begins,” “The Dark Knight” and “The Dark Knight Rises” as well as “National Treasure,” “Swamp Thing,” “The Return of Swamp Thing,” and “The Justice League” during his 40-year run as an executive producer in the movie industry. He is credited on every “Batman” film, including the animated films, from 1989 through this year with “Batman: Ninja.” “Ben was a humble man, never wishing attention,” Uslan wrote. “He turned down endless requests to write his book or do interviews about The Golden Age of Hollywood, especially in his latter years as he became the last mogul standing from that era. He told me that he knew all the stories of what transpired behind the curtain at MGM in those decades, but would never reveal things that could negatively

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Longtime “Batman” Producer Benjamin Melniker died at 104 in Roslyn Harbor. impact those people, their children or their grandchildren. “Ben was a mensch.” Melniker is survived by his son, Harvey, and daughters-in-law Heather Melniker and Deanie Melniker, as well as five grandchildren — Douglas, Carly, Avital, Sophie and Lara — and a host of greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Shirley, and his son, Charles. “He owns the Hollywood record books as far as I can tell,” Uslan said. “He actively worked in the industry over nine decades, and this year will still receive on-screen credit past his 105th birthday. Not only was he active in the industry for 79 years, he was sharp right up until the last day.”

Longobardi concern over Belmont plans Continued from Page 1 The plan now uses the north parking lot, which borders the Floral Park Bellerose School and residents in the West End, despite prior written representations that excluded the lot from the proposal, Longobardi said. Longobardi said he is also concerned by the addition of a 40,000-square-foot electric substation that would be situated next to the Floral Park Bellerose School. He also raised concern over the proposed 265-foot-high hotel, which would be one of the tallest buildings in the county. The Empire State Development Corp. released the plans when it announced that two public meetings will be held on March 22. The two-hour meetings will be held at the Elmont Memorial Library at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eﬀorts to reach the Empire State Development Corp. were unavailing. Longobardi said that while the village had “significant reservations about the proposal” and the process that resulted in the proposal, he said the village was working in good faith with all parties to ensure the legitimate village concerns would be addressed and evaluated under the environmental review process. “However, it appears that our good faith

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Floral Park Mayor Dominick Longobardi said new plans released by the Empire State Development Corp. for the Belmont Park project directly contradict what was previously said. has gone unrecognized. This only heightens our concerns about the manner in which this process is being conducted,” Longobardi said. “The new proposal clearly shows a direct im-

pact to Floral Park and previous representations and written communication can be described as misleading, to put it mildly.” State Sen. Elaine Phillips said in a statement that she is surprised and disappointed with the plans unveiled in the draft document. “Communities surrounding Belmont were led to believe that development would fall into very specific parameters,” Phillips said. “It now appears those parameters have not only changed, but have very significant additions that must be discussed with everyone who is impacted by this design.” Phillips said these changes have “direct consequences,” and it is “our job to make our collective voices heard as a community at the public hearing on March 22.” The initial plans were presented to the public in early December when two bidders explained their responses to the request for proposals. In December, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that New York Arena Partners, a joint venture between Sterling Development and Oak View Group was the winning bidder with a plan to create an 18,000-seat arena, a multipurpose event center, a retail center and a hotel on 43 acres of state-owned land currently used for parking spaces at Belmont Park.

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LIU men’s basketball Deren’s 7 points leads season ends on loss LIU women’s lacrosse BY M Y L ES GOLDMAN The LIU Post men’s basketball season ended on Feb. 28 with a 71-66 loss to Molloy College in the first round of the East Coast Conference Championship. With less than 10 minutes into the game, before a large crowd at the Pratt

Recreation Center on the LIU Post campus, the Pioneers had a 20-4 lead coming from good threepoint shooting from LIU Post senior business administration major, Aary Bibens, who ended up racking up 11 points in that half. Senior economics major Kyle Taylor-McCleggan also scored eight points.

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At the end of the first half, the Pioneers were leading, with a score of 36-28, and showing their stellar offense by contesting all 13 of Molloy’s attempts from three-point range. As the second half started, an amped up crowd started to silence when Molloy slimmed the lead down to three points and eventually tied the game at 49 points with just less than 10 minutes left. The two teams swapped leads until Molloy capitalized on a threepointer, putting them in the lead, with a score of 63-60. Molloy went on to defeat the Pioneers in a heartbreaker, with a final score of 71-66. Not only did this game mark the end of the season for the LIU Post Pioneers, but also the college basketball career for seniors Hunter Powell, McCleggan and Bibens. This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer. com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

BY M Y L ES G OL D M A N Coming oﬀ a victory against Southern New Hampshire University on Feb. 24 in their home opener, the LIU Post women’s lacrosse team looked to keep that momentum going in the matchup against Bentley University on Feb. 28. The home matchup against Bentley’s Falcons started oﬀ quickly with a goal in less than seven minutes by LIU Post freshman health sciences major Jamie Alvino, assisted by sophomore digital art and design major, Angela Deren. Eighteen seconds later, the Pioneers scored another goal, this time by sophomore criminal justice major, Brianna Feldman, assisted by Deren. Deren then scored two more goals in a total of three seconds. Later in the first half, sophomore health sciences major Paige Sherlock scored her fifth and sixth goals of the season, both unassisted. To end the first half, sophomore criminal justice major Alyssa Mallery

scored her third goal of the season and Feldman closed the first half with her second goal of the game. The first half ended with a score of 8-1. Less than seven minutes into the second half of the game, Deren picked up her third and fourth goal of the game and eventually picked up assist number three by feeding the ball for Feldman for the Pioneer’s 14th goal of the game. The game ended with a score of 15-5 in favor of the Pioneers. “I go into every game with the same plan every time, which is doing the little things and play my role that I’ve been working on during practice,” Deren said about the team’s victory after the game. “I never have a planned number of goals or assists, I just play my hardest and hope to provide for my team.” This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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E.W. ed board rebukes county exec BY R E B ECC A K L A R School safety was at the center of the conversation during a vigil held by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran in conjunction with the Nassau County Commission for Human Rights last Wednesday in response to the mass shooting at a Parkland, Florida, high school. But no school representatives were present – an omission!not lost on the members of the East Williston Board of Education. “As a past school board of education trustee yourself, you can certainly understand our frustration in your not including school district personnel to express first-hand how serious, scary and real this is for all of us,” board President Mark Kamberg said in a letter to Curran, a copy of which was shared with Blank Slate Media. At the event, Curran, who served on the Baldwin school board from 2011 to 2014, was joined by local elected oﬃcials, religious and community leaders and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder. Curran has not seen the letter, according to Michael Martino, Curran’s press spokesman. During last Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, Kamberg said the board will forward the letter to the Nassau-Suﬀolk School Boards Association and ask other boards to send similar letters to their county executives. He said the board will likely also forward the letter to the New York State School Boards Association. In her speech, Curran said it is time for action. She called for tougher background checks and a ban on AR-15 assault rifles and encouraged residents to go to law enforcement if they notice suspicious or concern-

said. Kamberg said a short-term call to action the county can take would be stationing police cars outside schools as districts work with the county to “enhance security plans and procedures.” Police presence would both show support from the county and “protect our greatest asset, the children of our communities,” Kamberg said. In a statement, Detective Lt. Richard LeBrun, a spokesman for the Nassau County Police Department, said “Nassau County takes security at schools very seriously.” “... and [we] have numerous resources assigned to schools such as School Resource Officers, Problem PHOTO BY LUKE TORRANCE Orientated Police Officers, Patrol Officers and other Specialty Units that all will patrol all areas of concern The East Williston Board of Education wrote a on a daily basis,” LeBrun said. “The RAVE early alert letter to Nassau County Executive Laura Curran notification system is already in place in 20 school disabout school safety measures after her news con- tricts which includes 109 buildings in Nassau County which provides enhanced security at these locations. ference following the Parkland, Florida, shooting There are 56 school districts and 450 school buildings, did not have any school district representatives. not including private schools, thus we are doing everything possible to ensure that the safety of our residents, ing behavior. In the letter, Kamberg referred to Curran’s calls for teachers and students in Nassau County is our primary action, which he said “all take time,” but said the “East concern.” The county can also “share in the tax burden” with Williston School District community is not only searching for answers, but asking for assistance and action the districts by allocating police resources, Kamberg said. now from Nassau County.” “This extra layer of support is needed from the “What new calls to action and security measures have been introduced from the county since the tragic county while school districts examine their safety proFlorida shooting that you can disclose? We would like tocols and evaluate measures necessary to keep our to share these measures with our residents,” Kamberg schools and children as safe as possible,” Kamberg said.

Synagogue Parker launches ‘doula’ program boycotts FedEx COMMUNITY NEWS

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation recently launched a new End-of-Life! “Doula” Program, a special outreach arm of the Institute’s highly rated Community/Inpatient Hospice. The specially trained Doula volunteers go to patient’s homes and extend the hand of reassurance, oﬀering a smile that warms the heart and words that say everything will be okay. It’s part of Parker’s overall eﬀort to bring their exceptional Hospice services to the greater community. Doula is a Greek word that means “woman servant or caregiver.” Today it is associated with individuals who provide assistance and emotional support during and after childbirth. Parker’s EOL Doula program mirrors this concept by giving the same type of support at the final phase of a life-limiting illness. The initiative aids elderly patients who

lack family or adequate caregiver support to die comfortably, without fear of being alone. Even when surrounded by loved ones, individuals with a life-limiting illness and those closest to them, may feel isolated as they face the end of life. As the end of life approaches, patients and families struggle with anxiety, fear and exhaustion; loved ones often feel alone, unprepared and afraid. Parker’s specially trained Doula volunteers provide physical, emotional and spiritual support and comfort to patients and their loved ones during this most difficult time. Doula is supported by a grant from The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation. In addition to the Doula initiative, Parker’s Hospice recently received top ratings by the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State.

Carla Braveman, HPCANYS President and CEO, was the speaker at a recent Parker seminar. Braveman stated “Parker has the best overall scores in New York State. I see that every single one of your hospice care scores is above the national average, not by one or two percent, but by multiple numbers. So, Parker Jewish is one of New York’s premier hospice programs,” she stated. The Community/Inpatient Hospice at Parker provides comfort, relief, and peace of mind to individuals with advanced or life-limiting illness and their families. Parker’s is an intimate and unique program that provides personalized care to ensure a patient’s comfort, enhance quality of life, preserve one’s dignity and respect individual choices. They can be reached 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week at (516) 586-1500.

D’Urso meets with Viscardi representatives Representatives from the Viscardi Center in Albertson came to Albany to visit state Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso. The Viscardi Center provides training to adolescents and adults who have any disability (cognitive, physical, learning or developmental) so that they will be prepared to work and become self-reliant.

The school was started by Dr. Henry Viscardi Jr. to enable children with physical disabilities and rare illnesses to go school and learn just like other children. “I am glad that these students have a supporting place to learn,” said D’Urso, “and they will have opportunities to work and be independent.”

Continued from Page 67 “FedEx believes urgent action is required at the local, state, and Federal level to protect schools and students from incidents such as the horrific tragedy in Florida on February 14,” the statement read. Zeplowitz said the synagogue had advocated for gun reform in the past. He mentioned Do Not Stand Idly By, an organization that seeks to work with gun manufacturers to prevent illegal gun sales and to create new gun safety technologies. But he said there was something different about the Parkland shooting. “The Friday night after Parkland, I had services and there was a young girl there with her father,” he said. “And the father said, ‘Would you speak to her, she’s having nightmares,’ and I think it was her fear that kind of broke me. I don’t want to be a rabbi for citizens who go to bed afraid because we didn’t do anything.” Although he pushed for the synagogue to advocate for gun control,! Zeplowitz said that there were some members who did not agree with this stance or the boycott. “I’m not opposed to the NRA or having guns,” he said. “But! the NRA has become so out of sync with what the vast majority of Americans feel, I feel as though I have to take a stand.”

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• Fine Italian Pastries, Cookies, Biscottis, Specialty Breads etc. • Miniature Pastries • Pies • Cakes For All Occasions • Specializing In Custom Wedding Cakes & More.

Polito Bakery 3361 Hillside Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Large Assortment of Breads (Rye & Focaccia) & Rolls

$5 Off

ANY PURCHASE Over $30.00 or more.

Freshest Bread In Town!!

Must present coupon. Exp. 6/30/18

516-248-6618

Open 7 Days 6am-6pm

Call ahead for Special Orders

We sell wholesale to supermarkets & restaurants. Call for special pricing.