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More time for Terry

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State sentences ex Dem leader

BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN Former North Hempstead Democratic Party leader Gerard Terry was sentenced to six months in jail and five years on probation for state tax fraud charges on Monday, following his sentencing last week on federal tax fraud charges.

Terry, 64, of Roslyn Heights pleaded guilty on Sept. 25, 2017, to criminal tax fraud in the fourth degree – an E-grade felony.

In addition,!acting Supreme Court Justice Christopher Quinn ordered Terry to pay $250,000 in restitution to the state Department of Taxation and Finance.

This sentence will be served concurrently with his federal one.! Federal Judge Joanna Seybert sentenced Terry to 36 months in prison and three years of supervised release for avoiding paying more than $1.6 million in federal and state taxes.

“As a well-connected power player in Nassau politics, this defendant provided legal services Continued on Page 58

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Updated NHP pool to open in June Clinton G. Martin pool set to re-open for summer season after $23M in renovations

BY R E B ECC A K L A R

“We are elated that the newly renovated pool is completed in As promised by the Town of time for the 2018 summer seaNorth Hempstead, the renovated son,” Town Supervisor Judi BoClinton G. Martin Park pool in sworth said in a news release. “I New Hyde Park will open for the believe that the residents of the summer season starting June 30. park district will be very pleased with their new facility.”

The pool, originally built over 50 years ago, had not been renovated since the 1980s. It was closed for the 2017 season for con-

struction.

The pool is open to residents of the New Hyde Park Special Park District.

The renovation project ended up costing $23 million and replaced the infrastructure of the pool and its internal components, as well as updating the design.

The town estimates total park district taxes will rise to about $140 a year for the me-

dian home.

The project, completed by the Wantagh-based Gramercy Group with the Syosset-based LIRO Group serving as the construction manager, also renovated the locker rooms at the community pool.

The new design includes more shaded areas, a new kiddie pool, a water slide, a spray pad, new pavement, a recreation Continued on Page 69

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Advocates say Belmont Cohen seeks to help traffic study needs work bullying victims Call for increased range, study during horse race Partners with Long Island coalition

BY G R E TC H E N KELLER

BY R E B ECC A K L A R The Belmont Park Community Coalition held a news conference Sunday calling for an expansion of an environmental impact study to assess traffic during Saturday’s Belmont Stakes.

Study of the traffic at the race would give a better understanding of the traffic that could occur at the expected events if and when a new arena is built at Belmont, according to members of the group.

The proposed project includes plans to create an 18,000seat arena, a multipurpose event center, a retail center and a hotel on 43 acres of state-owned land currently used for parking at Belmont Park.

The arena would be home to the New York Islanders and hold concerts.

The group also sent a letter, written by coalition member and Bellerose Terrace Civic Association Vice President Sheila Moriarty, to AKRF, the environmental consulting firm contracted by the Empire State Development Corp. to work on the Belmont proposal, asking the firm to expand the range of the traffic impact study.

AKRF was not available to comment.

The group wants the environmental impact study to be done on a radius “no smaller than five miles,” Moriarty’s letter states.

Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages, who attended Sunday’s news conference, said the study"must include at least a 2.5-to-3.5-mile radius to accurately assess the impact."

“Next weekend is just one event that causes a lot of chaos

to increase awareness of bullying through outreach events in schools and communities throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties,” according to a news release from Northwell Health.

Dr. Mark Welles, a pediatrician at Cohen Children’s who will serve on the board of directors at LICAB, said, “I am excited about this partnership and joining LICAB in combating bullying across Long Island … As a physician dedicated to this cause for many years, it’s great to see our community efforts aligning themselves with the needs of our communities.”

Cohen Children’s was ranked as one of the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2017-18 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” survey.

Cohen Children’s was founded in 1983. It is now a 202-bed hospital and has grown to be the largest health care facility provider for pediatric services in New York state.

The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that one in four students have been bullied.

One in three of these victims are afraid to go to school.

The Cohen Children’s Medical Center has partnered with the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying to fight bullying.

The partnership is to assist children affected by bullies in their schools and communities.

Joseph Salamone, founder and executive director of LICAB and a victim of adolescent bullying himself, said, “LICAB is honored to partner with one of Long Island’s premier organizations and institutions in the Cohen Children’s Medical Center and Northwell Health group.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF TAMMIE WILLIAMS Through the partnership, patients of Cohen Children’s or any Northwell Health facility Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages, left, joined the will have access to subsidized Belmont Park Community Coalition at a press conference Sunday calling for an expansion of a traffic study in the area therapy and counseling related to bullying, in addition to perbefore the proposed Belmont development. sonal development programs such as martial arts classes to statement shared with Blank build self-esteem.

Slate Media. “The impact study “The staff ’s mission also must review a lot more than the on the safety and well“ here is no doubt proposed [half-mile] radius. All focuses being of all children, which the local communities are af- makes the LICAB program a in my mind that this of fected by Belmont Stakes and strong addition. In addition, the area is not the right fit the summer season at Belmont, partnership will work together will be affected by this arefor what is being built. and na.”

The roadways are The Belmont Stakes event is the “perfect time” to examine not built to handle the the conditions the communities daily situations that will face if the arena is built, Moriarty wrote. occur.”

Most members of the comSheila Moriarty munity leave during the weekend of the Belmont Stakes to BELLEROSE TERRACE CIVIC avoid the “madness,” Moriary ASSOCIATION VICE PRESIDENT PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTHWELL HEALTH wrote.

“There is no doubt in my to the surrounding communiFrom left: Matthew DePace, regional director of Northties. The proposed project here mind that this area is not the is expected to add 200 events a right fit for what is being built,” well Health community relations; Jonathan Scheidt, deputy year to this location on top of a Moriarty wrote. “The roadways executive director of Cohen Children’s Medical Center; Laura hotel, shopping, etc…” Solages are not built to handle the daily McDonagh, director of the pediatric service line at Cohen said at the rally, according to a situations that occur.”

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Valedictorians advised on value of ‘no’

BY R E B ECC A K L A R It’s hard to grow in a world filled with “yeses,” News 12 anchor Elizabeth Hashagen told a room filled with some of Nassau County’s brightest young minds on Friday.

A world where “you’re always right” – and have the perfect Instagram page – leaves little space for improvement, Hashagen added.

Luckily, the real world is not so kind !– and the “noes” the soon-to-be graduates will hear will make them stronger, Hashagen said.

“I’m the perfect example that no can feel like sunshine,” Hashagen said. “The noes in my life have made me a fighter, made me stand up for what I believe in.”

Hahsagen, a Long Island native, was the keynote speaker at the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents Celebrating Excellence and the Legacy of Dr. James Tolle event on Friday that honored the valedictorians and salutatorians across the county.

Each district had a table at the Crest Hollow Country Club for superintendents, high school principals and the honored students as well as the students’ family members.

Herricks High School’s valedictorian is Esme Chen; Janet Hsu is the salutatorian.

East Williston School District, which does not pick a valedictorian and salutatorian, recognized two honor students from the Wheatley School, Sana Haroon and Saman Suleman, at Friday’s event.

Great Neck North High School’s vale-

Anisha Shah; Anmol Patel is the salutatorian.

Hashagen told the students that they are strong, smart and determined – which is how they rose to the top of their classes.

“Right now that seed is planted,” Ha-

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“ y expectation of the valedictorians an salutatorians is to question everything,” David Flatley PRESIDENT OF THE NASSAU COUNTY COUNCIL OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS AND CARLE

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New Hyde Park Memorial Principal Richard Faccio, left, and Sewanhaka Superintendent Ralph Ferrie, right, with the valedictorian, salutatorian and the students’ families. dictorian is Amy Shteyman; Natasha Dilamani is the salutatorian.

Great Neck South High School’s valedictorian is Kimberly Lu; Weiting Hong is is the salutatorian.

Port Washington’s Paul D. Schreiber High School’s valedictorian is Julia Ruskin; Julia Kim and Rebecca Muratore are the salutatorians.

Manhasset High School’s valedictorian is Ryan Chung; Alexander Mazer is the sa-

lutatorian.

Roslyn High School’s valedictorian is Adam Robbins; Ella Eisenberg is the salutatorian.

New Hyde Park Memorial High School’s valedictorian is Arianna Ragusa; Saumya Sharma is the salutatorian.

Floral Park High School’s valedictorian is Sammy Huang; Italia Gorski is the salutatorian.

Mineola High School’s valedictorian is

shagen said. “And it’s going to get a lot of sunshine in the form of noes.”

David Flatley, president of the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents and Carle Place superintendent, quoted President John F. Kennedy in his address to the students.

“Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth,” Flatley said.

Flatley said that while it may seem counterintuitive for a superintendent to call conformity bad, he believed the late president’s words.

“My expectation of the valedictorians and salutatorians is to question everything,” Flatley said. “Ask the toughest questions, resist the status quo, dream the most audacious dreams, and then use those amazing gifts to make those dreams a reality.”

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Mineola-based firm leads Gawker bids

BY R E B ECC A K L A R A Mineola-based marketing firm is the leading bidder to buy the remaining assets of the gossip website Gawker.com.

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“ e’ve been advising clients that storytelling is critical for marketing success, so it makes sense for us to own a platform that is all about storytelling,” David Pasternack DIDIT CO-FOUNDER AND CEO

Didit announced last Tuesday in a news release that its $1.13 million bid is the “stalking horse bid” in the sale of what remains of Gawker Media.

Didit, founded in 1996, is a marketing and communications firm based in Mineola with offices in Manhattan and Massachusetts.

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A Mineola-based marketing company, Didit, is the leading bidder to buy up the remains of Gawker assets.

If Didit prevails, the company plans to make Gawker.com into “Gawker For Good,” according to Didit’s release.

Didit will donate 50 percent of net advertising revenue to a

range of nonprofit organizations selected by content creators and readers, according to the release.

The new site will also “focus exclusively on ‘Good Gossip’ and ‘Good News,'” with an editorial

mission to change the old Gawker site, according to Didit.

Content will be based on entertainment coverage including sports, gaming and celebrity news.

“We’ve been advising clients that storytelling is critical for marketing success, so it makes sense for us to own a platform that is all about storytelling,” David Pasternack, Didit co-founder and CEO, said in the release.

Bert Brosky, managing partner at Didit, said in the release that the Gawker brand will allow Didit to “demonstrate that we can build a platform that delights readers, advertisers, and the nonprofit community, while covering Hollywood, sports, music and news.”

Gawker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2016 following a lawsuit from wrestler Hulk Hogan after the site posted a sex tape of Hogan.

The plan administrator of the Gawker estate petitioned the bankruptcy court to hold a second auction, and a decision is expected by June 20, according to Newsday.

The final auction could begin the week of July 9, according to Newsday.

Didit can raise its bid in the final auction as the stalking horse, according to Newsday.

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Mistrial declared for Manganos Federal prosecutors say they will retry former Nassau County executive, and his wife

BY LU K E TORRANCE

Former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and his wife, Linda, were on trial for 12 weeks. But that was not enough time for the jury to reach a conclusion about the Manganos’ fates.

A mistrial was declared last Thursday on the ninth day of deliberations. According to Newsday, the situation among jurors was described as “toxic” and!Judge Joan!Azrack issued an Allen charge directing the jury to continue deliberating on Wednesday after the jurors made it clear they were deadlocked.

The Manganos had been on trial in Central Islip with former Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto, who was found not guilty on all counts earlier.

Azrack said that a new trial date would be set during an announcement on June 28 at 10:30 a.m., according to Newsday.

“Words can’t describe the

extortion and Venditto with securities fraud.

Linda Mangano was charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice, making false statements to the FBI and obstruction of justice. All three pleaded not guilty.

“I’m going to look at this as the glass is half full instead of half empty,” Linda Mangano said, according to WABC-TV. According to a report in Newsday, the jury was close to convicting Mangano, with 11 of the 12 jurors supporting that decision. Several jurors told Newsday that they were close to finding Linda Mangano not guilty on all counts, but one juror wanted to review more evidence and the jury did not want to deliver a partial verdict.

The charges stemmed from the relationship the three had Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano with restaurateur! Harendra Edward Mangano and Singh. emotional hurt and pain and Singh testified early in the suffering that a trial puts on one Venditto were charged with and one’s family and one’s loved conspiracy to commit federal case that!he had showered the ones,” Mangano told WABC-TV program bribery and honest Manganos with free meals, gifts after the trial. “It is truly a sen- services wire fraud. Mangano and a! $450,000 no-show job was additionally charged with for Linda Mangano in exchange tence in and of itself.”

for lucrative deals and county contracts.

Singh said that Venditto received similar treatment, giving the town supervisor free meals and limousine! rides in exchange for millions in loan guarantees backed by Oyster Bay. County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove) said that the outcome showed that the jury was not taking the issue lightly. But she reiterated her belief that receiving gifts from county contractors was completely unacceptable.

“You can’t take anything from someone that you’re giving contracts to that’s more than $75,” she said. “You can have a cup of coffee, but you can’t be taking lavish gifts.”

A spokesman for Legislature Presiding Officer Rich Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park) had no comment on the mistrial.

Efforts to reach the Curran administration were unavailing.

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LIRR prez gets earful at Nassau meet Phillip Eng hears complaints from residents, pols after presenting plan to address problems

BY LU K E TOR R A N C E

The Long Island Rail Road is beset by many problems: trains that don’t meet schedules, switch problems and worn-down stations, to name a few. New LIRR President Phillip Eng said he is aware of the problems, as he laid out his plans to address them in a presentation Thursday at Adelphi University.

But frustration was driven home by a question-and-answer session after the presentation, where Eng stood patiently behind the podium as local politicians, residents and riders expressed their concerns.

“I am a frustrated commuter … there is nothing in my commute where I can give [the LIRR] a pass,” one resident said.

Another kept referring to the LIRR’s parent agency, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, saying that MTA stood instead for “money thrown away.”

Eng listened to their complaints and responded that the LIRR was doing everything it could to improve the commute. He said that the agency would take a more proactive approach to fixing the railroad’s problems instead of waiting for things to break.

Those proactive improvements were outlined in a brief presentation he gave to open the meeting.

“Even when we’re doing well, we look for ways to get better,” he said. “You’re not

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The Long Island Rail Road could be seeing some infrastructure improvements in the coming months. saving money by fixing it later.”

The biggest point of frustration, he said, was delays. He said the LIRR identified 10 switches that caused 44 percent of issues and had those fixed (including a particularly troubling switch near the Jamaica!station, a chokepoint for the railroad.) He said the agency also upgraded 370 track circuits that were causing more than a third of failures.

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Eng admitted that sometimes stations announced that trains would arrive on time even when the train was behind schedule.

He said that the LIRR was in the process of equipping each train with a GPS, which will allow riders to track the train in real time.

Other issues mentioned were the installation of delineators at grade-level crossings to prevent cars from turning onto the tracks.

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Other weather-related improvements included the installation of 60 snow switch covers and 14 third rail heaters.

In order to improve rider comfort, he said the LIRR is looking to clean car interiors more frequently. Currently, they are cleaned once at the end of the day.

“There is nothing worse than sitting in a dirty car, sitting in a car that smells,” he said.

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran made a brief appearance to ask the first question, which was what the LIRR was doing to develop transit-oriented development. Eng said the LIRR had to work with other government agencies to develop a vision together.

Also asking questions was state Sen. Elaine Phillips (R-Flower Hill), who started by thanking Eng for holding the event.

“What we’re seeing here tonight is I believe a huge step forward because it’s action today,” she said.

She backed transit-oriented development as a way to attract millennials to Long Island. She also urged the LIRR to increase service at the Belmont station as soon as possible.

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Nassau hikes tobacco purchase age to 21 Unanimous vote follows years of GOP opposition, existing laws in Hempstead, N. Hempstead

BY R E B ECC A KLAR Nassau County’s legal age to purchase tobacco is officially 21.

On Monday, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran (D-Baldwin) signed into law a bill raising the age from 18 after the Legislature unanimously approved it in May. The bill was introduced by the Republican majority, but followed years of GOP opposition to the age increase bill introduced by members of the Democratic minority.

Legislator Arnold Drucker (D-Plainview) said in a news release that he was proud to witness this historic day in Nassau.

Drucker’s predecessor, the late Legislator Judy Jacobs, had been a big proponent of increasing the age and was the first to propose PHOTO COURTESY OF NASSAU COUNTY the law.

“Raising the minimum Nassau County legislators joined County Executive Laura Curran as she signed Tobacco 21 in as age for the purchase of tobaccounty law. co products to 21 will save

lives by making it harder for teenagers to pick up a dangerous habit that results in a lifetime of poor health, addiction, inordinate expense, and a loss of the ability to enjoy life to its fullest,” Drucker said.

Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park) said in a previous interview that some opposition from his colleagues had stemmed from feeling that 19- and 20-year-olds are old enough to make the decision themselves.

However, an increase in young people using e-cigarettes created a “new urgency” for the bill, Nicolello said.

The law will fine stores for selling tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, herbal cigarettes, rolling papers and electronic cigarettes, to underage customers.

It will mainly affect Oyster Bay, as the 21 age requirement is already a town law in North Hempstead and Hempstead.

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Three Herricks Merit scholars

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BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I Seven North Shore students were honored in the third round of National Merit Scholarship announcements this year.

David Yao and Esther Zhu from Great Neck South High School, Nicole Garcia, Nicolas Ryan and Brian Yang of Herricks High School and Andrew Batteria and Walter Stackler from Manhasset High School were named among the 3,500 winners of the college-sponsored Merit Scholarships.

The scholarships provide $500 to $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate education at the school financing the scholarship. This year, 178 institutions are underwriting the scholarships, including 100 private and 78 public universities in 44 states and the District of Columbia.

Great Neck South High School Guidance Counselor Gillian O’Connell said Yao, who was awarded the National Merit Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Scholarship and plans to study biomedical engineering, is an outgoing, energetic student who

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From left, Nicole Garcia, Nicolas Ryan and Brian Yang of Herricks High School. wants to help people.

A member of the Asian Culture Club, Yao also plays volleyball and has been an active member of the student body, O’Connell said, and an esteemed fencer for the school’s team.

Zhu, who was awarded the National Merit Boston University Scholarship and plans to study economics, is a polite and compassionate student, O’Connell said, who has joined a number

of diverse clubs during her high school career and has played the violin since she was 4 years old.

“Herricks High School is incredibly proud of the accomplishments of these young men and women on receiving this very prestigious accomplishment,” Herricks High School Principal James Ruck said.

“Their success is a reflection of their status as true scholars, as evidenced by their consistent

outstanding performances in their rigorous and challenging course loads throughout their high school careers.

“Their teachers have always set incredible standards for them to reach and as individuals, Nicole, Nicholas and Brian have always risen to the challenge.”

Garcia was awarded the National Merit Villanova University Scholarship and plans to study forensics, and Ryan and Yang

were both awarded the National Merit Northeastern University Scholarship.

Ryan plans to study bioengineering, and Yang is seeking a career in computer science.

In Manhasset, Batteria was awarded the National Merit Tufts University Scholarship and plans to study economics. Stackler was awarded the National Merit Carleton College Scholarship and plans to study geology.

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F.P. village board honors Kevin Kiss Saint Anne’s School Garden City, NY

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2018!!

The Saint Anne’s Parish Family is very proud that our 8th grade students have been awarded over $500,000 in academic awards and have been accepted to the following Catholic High Schools:

Archbishop Molloy* Dominican Academy* Sacred Heart Academy* Holy Trinity Diocesan High School* Chaminade High School* Kellenberg Memorial High School* Regis High School* Saint Dominic High School* Saint Francis Prep High School* Saint Mary’s High School* The Mary Lewis Academy Our Lady of Mercy Academy Xavier High School

*Denotes full and/or partial scholarships awarded by these schools to some of our students.

The Saint Anne’s Parish Family wishes the Graduating Class of 2018 all the best as they begin their high school education ~ God Bless and God Speed!

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Floral Park Mayor Dominick Longobardi and the village board recognized Kevin Kiss for his time as the North End Civic Association president during Tuesday’s meeting.

BY R E B ECC A K L A R The Floral Park village board recognized Kevin Kiss, a resident who recently stepped down as North End Civic Association president, during Tuesday’s meeting.

“If you know Kevin Kiss he’s a very quiet guy,” Floral Park Mayor Dominick Longobardi said. “Doesn’t say much, sits in the corner, gets you in a corner, asks you the question, offers advice, takes you into an area where you’re not sure where it’s going half the time but at the same time when you get out you get a lot of things done.”

Kiss served as president of one of the village’s four civic associations. He is also a member of the village’s emergency task force.

Longobardi said he can’t thank Kiss enough for all he gave to the community.

Longobardi added that he knows Kiss is “not done yet” in terms of helping the village.

Deputy Mayor Kevin Fitzgerald thanked Kiss for being a good advocate

and for his willingness to always help out and serve.

Beyond Kiss’ efforts helping the village, Fitzgerald thanked Kiss for his friendship over the years.

Longobardi also thanked those who helped out with the Memorial Day Parade last weekend.

He thanked the American Legion, village Police Department, and Scouts for their efforts in helping put the parade on.

He also thanked the Department of Public Works for not only making sure the village was beautiful for the day, but also for cleaning up the following night.

Longobardi also reminded residents that this Saturday is the Belmont Stakes race.

While it is a beautiful day for the town, Longobardi said, it also brings increased traffic.

Longobardi said there will be a police presence making sure traffic is safe and people aren’t doing things they shouldn’t be doing, to make sure it is an enjoyable day for everyone.

SCHOOL NEWS

GCP School to kick off summer reading Garden City Park School will kick off its summer reading event with “Author’s Night” next Thursday.

The event will be held in the Garden City Park School Gym from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Kids can buy books, meet authors and have their books signed.

There will be 22 authors attending

from the metropolitan area.

These authors’ books will be appropriate for grades kindergarten through eighth. Their books cover a variety of genres including fiction picture books, fiction chapter books, bilingual Spanish/English books, Jewish holiday, poetry, mystery, fantasy, nonfiction picture books, and nonfiction chapter books.

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Opinion

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Gun safety failure makes crazy sane

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ast week, Cohen Children’s Medical Center and Chaminade High School held a mock shooter drill.

Buses and ambulances carrying 15 students in various levels of fake physical and psychological distress arrived at the Pediatric Emergency Room.

The drill followed the typical, necessary steps that would follow a disaster situation, according to the release. Which in this case was a mass school shooting.

Evaluations included triage, family reunification and admitting procedures.

The decision to hold this drill sounds crazy – having high school students confront what amounts to the horrors of warfare in a place of learning.

But it actually made perfect sense.

Schools in America have turned into dangerous places.

There have been 22 school shootings so far this year, killing 26 students. That is twice the number of service members killed serving in combats zones through!May 18 including Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Think about that. It was more dangerous to be a student in public school in 2018 than a member of the armed forces. In a combat zone.

“The importance of this day is to ensure that we’re doing everything possible to keep our students as safe as possible while they’re in our building,” Thomas Dillon, director of student activity at Chaminade, said in a Northwell release about the drill. “We can’t go a week without a tragedy of this type happening, so this is an important step in the overall safety of our students.”

And, as we all know, the shootings are just limited to schools.

Firearms are now the thirdleading cause of death among U.S. children ages 1 to 17.

As Northwell president and CEO Michael Dowling pointed out in an op-ed piece in Newsday on Sunday, “On average from 2012 to 2014, nearly 1,300 children in the United States died each year from firearm-related in injuries.”

And as we all know the carnage caused by guns is not limited to children.

Each year, guns kill! more than 38,000 Americans and cause an additional 85,000 injuries.

No country in the western world even comes close to this mayhem.

Dowling, a former state director of Health, Education and Human Services, in the Newsday oped and in a! second publication, called this a “public health crisis.”

In doing so, he offered an! approach that offers hope in breaking through the politics and mindless posturing that has surrounded the gun safety debate.

Dowling said we should start with obtaining good information.

Until recently, he pointed out, information pertaining to gun violence was largely unavailable to public health experts due to a 1996 congressional amendment to a spending bill that forbade U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from using public funds to study gun violence. But that has now changed.

Dowling said the data developed by studying gun violence could be used to develop solutions the way it was done with cigarettes.

Like cigarettes, there is no

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single answer to gun violence short of banning all guns – something that would never happen in this country other than in the minds of extremists and something we do not advocate.

Instead, the answer lies in many steps that lead in the same direction – a safer country.

“We don’t ban cars,” New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristoff wrote, “but we do work hard to take a dangerous product and regulate it to limit the damage.”

He pointed out that this included the use of seatbelts and airbags, speed limits and heavy barriers, drivers licenses and insurance requirements, crackdowns on drunken driving and texting.

His also suggested a variety of measures that should not be con-

troversial and, in some cases, have the overwhelming support of the American people.

These include universal background checks to see if a purchasers is a felon or a threat to other, red flag laws that allow a judge to order the temporary removal of a gun from people who are a threat to themselves or others,! getting guns out of the hands of domestic abusers, “smart guns that require a PIN, fingerprint or nearby bracelet to fire and measures to safely store guns.

Harry, Siegel, A New York Daily News contributor suggested reviving a proposal by U.S. Sen. Patrick Moynihan to taxing bullets.

The state of New York currently among the toughest gun

laws in the country. But they could be tougher.

Democratic legislators recently proposed four gun control bills to strengthen the state’s background check! system, set aside state funding to study firearm violence, ban bump stocks and create a new court order of protection to bar people considered a danger to themselves or others from possessing or buying guns.

But they were blocked by state Senate Republicans who did later agree to a ban on domestic abusers from owning guns.

Still more needs to be done, beginning with voters insisting that their elected officials do what is needed to make active shooter drills in schools unnecessary.

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ON THE RIGHT

The fall of Dem leader Gerard Terry

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or years, Gerard Terry was a political heavyweight in Nassau County.

Serving as chairman of the town of North Hempstead Democratic Party, he was known to make or break political careers.

One of Terry’s top political proteges was Jon Kaiman, a former North Hempstead supervisor.

(Kaiman is best remembered for publicly berating a Catholic priest for referring to Jesus Christ at a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony.)

During Kaiman’s tenure, Terry was paid $74,000 a year to serve as North Hempstead’s counsel for the board of zoning appeals.

Terry also had paid political sinecures at the Nassau County Board of Elections, the Long Beach Housing Authority, the North Hempstead Housing Authority, the Freeport Community Development Agency, the Roosevelt Public Library, the Village of Port Washington North and the Village of Manorhaven.

All told, Terry cost taxpayers about $250 thousand a year.

Frankly, I can’t imagine how any one person could handle so many political jobs. Perhaps some of these gigs were “low-show” or

“no-show” jobs.

Regardless, it appears Boss Terry thought his exalted rank put him above IRS regulations.

In January 2017, Robert Capers, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, indicted Terry because he “knowingly and willfully refused to pay his federal income taxes.”

“That he did so willingly, earning hundreds of thousands from government and civic positions,” the U.S. Attorney concluded, “only makes his conduct more offensive.”

To add insult to injury, Terry, after pleading guilty to tax evasion and after being disbarred, was caught practicing law without a license in Nassau County District Court on May 2, 2018.

The JD Journal pointed out that Section 478 of the N.Y.S. judiciary code, “stipulates that disbarred attorneys are strictly prohibited from entering courtrooms and giving legal advice, unless they are representing themselves.

Disbarred attorneys who violate this law can be convicted of a felony.”

Supreme Court Judge Christopher Quinn, outraged by Terry’s

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right action, ordered him behind bars.

Terry, despite his guilty plea, has shown little remorse and still thought himself above the law.

However, this did not stop Nassau’s political and legal players from circling the wagons and attempting to come to his aid.

Scores of letters were sent to U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert pleading for leniency.

One letter was from Hazel Dukes. That’s the same Hazel Dukes, who Wikipedia reports, “was convicted in criminal court

after a plea bargain to attempted grand larceny, her admission was she stole $13,000 from a disabled NYC OTB worker who had been giving Dukes’ checks to cash for her while she was a manager of that organization.”

“Gerard,” she wrote, “grew up to become not only a fine lawyer, but a highly effective political leader.”

Well, “fine” lawyers don’t get disbarred. Dukes also described Terry’s criminal actions as “mistakes concerning his taxes and personal finances.” Evading tax payments for years is not a “mistake,” it is a series of deliberate criminal actions.

Then there’s a letter from Richie Kessel.

That’s the Kessel who; Gov. Spitzer fired as CEO of LIPA; Gov. Cuomo fired as CEO of NYPA; and who was criticized in a state Inspector General investigation report. Kessel wrote: “Mr. Terry has spent countless hours working to better peoples’ lives and improve the democracy under which we govern.”

Improving democracy?

By enriching himself based on his political connections? If

Terry really wanted to improve the plight of Americans and New Yorkers, he should have paid his taxes.

Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby — a Democrat who votes with the Republicans and opposes Democratic Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen in exchange for political swag — wrote, “He is truly a man that has a high moral compass….”

Really?

Federal prosecutors proved Terry “demonstrated a long pattern of systematically avoiding paying federal taxes through false tax returns, creating accounts not in his name, pressuring colleagues to not answer IRS notices of levy, and cashing checks rather than depositing them in accounts where they could be seized.”

So much for his “moral compass.”

And so much for “character witnesses” who themselves are of questionable character.

Fortunately, Judge Seybert ignored the 100 dubious pleas she received and rightly sentenced Terry to three years in prison stating he “can’t back away from 15 years of deliberate conduct.”

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Ask not for whom the bus stops

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ey! You! Stop!” That’s me, yelling and banging on the outside of a bus.

A bus which, although moving slowly, refuses to stop for me and which eventually accelerates away.

I’m not even surprised. My lifetime experience with buses has proven one thing: they are not to be trusted.

From the very first, buses have let me down. I walked to almost all my schools, so my first serious memory of a bus is the one I took as a teen, from my suburban home into Washington, D.C., to interview for a summer job.

Of course, the bus broke down in one of D.C.’s many traffic circles, and I never made it to the interview.

A long-distance bus trip to cousins in North Carolina went even worse. I have never been so sick as I was by the end of that hours-long trip. I had brought along several books to read, but never made it past page 2 of the

first one; somehow, trying to read while in a jouncing, swaying vehicle made me queasy in a way that train travel never has.

But it took living in New York City to show me the depths of treachery to which buses could sink.

My office and apartment were both in Manhattan, so subways served almost every purpose; when they didn’t, there were cabs. Still, one time I found myself on Seventh Avenue, 20 blocks north of Penn Station, with aching feet — and standing, as it happened, at a bus stop.

All I needed was to go straight down those 20 blocks, and get off, and that’s just exactly what everyone at the bus stop said I could do. To double-check, I asked the driver as soon as the bus appeared: “Is it true this bus goes straight down Seventh Avenue, to Penn Station?”

“Yes, ma’am. Straight down Seventh Avenue, and nothin’ else.

Now you gettin’ on?”

I sent my coins clinking into

JUDY EPSTEIN

A Look on the Lighter Side the tollbox and climbed aboard — only to watch in helpless fury a few blocks later, as the bus swung off Seventh Avenue and headed west. Next thing I knew, “Everybody out! We’re here at the West Side Highway!”

Another time, I tried to catch a cross-town bus on 42nd Street. There were plenty of bus stops, and plenty of buses, but I was no novice: I knew that a bus would only stop at the sign for

its matching number. So I chose one and waited. And watched the supposedly correct bus breeze on by. I waited for the next one.

It stopped right in front of me — and took off again. The door never opened.

But it hadn’t gotten far before a red light stopped it. I looked up the street. If I ran, jaywalked, and ran some more, I might make it to this bus’ next stop before it did.

Of course, if I could do all that, I didn’t really need the bus.

But now things were personal between this bus and me. So I ran, and dodged, and beat the bus to its stop with seconds to spare.

It stopped, opened its doors, and let everyone ahead of me climb on. When my turn came, however, the driver tried to slam his door shut.

But I was too quick for him; and before he knew it, I was standing inside the bus. Victory!

Just one problem. My purse was only halfway in when the door had closed.

When the driver finally real-

ized that, by his own actions, he might have to give me a free ride, he opened the door enough for me to pull the purse inside.

Why are buses like this? I think the drivers resent the time they must waste on us pesky passengers. All this picking up and dropping off puts them behind schedule! In short: we, the passengers, are just the pits in the bus driver’s cherry-bowl of life.

I only ever met one bus driver who was a pleasure to deal with. All during one long ride, I watched him speak considerately to every passenger, patiently answer every question — and even explain how a transfer works.

Finally, I had to ask him: “You’re so nice!” I said. “You’re not like any other bus driver I’ve ever met! How do you do it?”

“I’ll tell you my secret,” he said. “I just pretend everyone is retarded.” (His word, not mine.)

At least trains can’t jump the track and head for the West Side Highway. That’s why I prefer them.

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VIEW POINT

N.Y., alliance advance climate actions

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rump is doing all he can to force renewed demand on fossil fuels and derail the transition to clean renewable energy sources.

In fact, it is The official policy of the Trump White House is to undermine climate scientists and ignore scientific findings about climate change from its own federal agencies.

This not only results in costly destruction to communities and public health, and force dependency on a fuel source that is inevitably more expensive to deliver, but endangers national security, requiring costly military ($700 billion in defense spending!).

How ironic after Republicans spent so much effort deriding Obama for incentivizing the development of fledgling solar, wind and other renewable energy industries, that this administration is putting a fist on the scales to bolster enterprises that would otherwise be obsolete.

We’re already paying higher prices at the pump thanks to Trump policies.

A year ago, in reaction to Trump pulling the US out of the Paris Climate Accord, New York and 15 states plus Puerto Rico formed the United States Climate Alliance to stay on track to

the Paris goals.

Trump is doing everything possible to undermine even those efforts.

Just last week, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced all coal-fired plants would be closed by 2020, Trump, in an abuse of power, signaled an executive order to mandate purchase of electricity from coal plants that would otherwise be too uneconomical to operate – akin to forcing purchase of whale oil to block Edison’s electric lights.

On top of his climate-denying anti-environment, Big Oil-lackey EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt rolling back car standards, Trump’s move to put tariffs on imported automobiles is a way to remove competition from Europe and China that are mandating a shift to electric vehicles.

The European Union, Canada, Mexico and China should retaliate by putting tariffs on all U.S. industries and suppliers that do not adhere to the Paris Climate Accord standards, including US car makers.

At the one-year anniversary of Trump pulling out of the US Climate Alliance, Cuomo announced new U.S. Climate Alliance initiatives to further

KAREN RUBIN View Point

progress on emissions reductions, reduce short-lived climate pollutants, expand clean energy financing, drive grid modernization and deployment of renewable energy, improve the energy efficiency of appliances, and increase resilience to climate change. Among them: Alliance states are collaborating on a $1 billion Green Banking Initiative to expand sustainable infrastructure financing opportunities and help advance new Green Banks; working together on a Grid Modernization Initiative to use non-wires alternatives that meet electricity demand while avoiding build-out of traditional electric transmission

and distribution infrastructure; collaborating on a Solar Soft Costs Initiative to reduce the costs of solar projects; partnering to build greater resiliency of communities, fundamentally changing the way infrastructure is designed and procured; pursuing opportunities to increase carbon storage in forests, farms, and ecosystems, and launching a new initiative to identify best practices for land conservation, management and restoration; accelerating deployment of zero-emissions vehicles, expanding and improving mass transit and active transportation choices and implement ingt other measures for moving towards zero-emission vehicle miles traveled. (Cuomo just announced a new public-private $250 million electric vehicle expansion initiative, Evolve NY, to build a network of charging stations for electric vehicles).

It is a credit to Cuomo that in the past year alone, New York State has taken some of the largest strides on clean energy and climate in state history, including the Clean Energy Standard requiring 50 percent of New York’s electricity come from renewable energy sources by 2030, which has driven $1.4 billion in investment in 26

large-scale renewable energy projects, committed to develop up to 2.4 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030, enough to power 1.2 million New York households, including procuring 800 megawatts of offshore wind.

Incentives to pursue these initiatives are incorporated into regional economic development. Just last week, at the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council, NYSERDA announced a new Net Zero grant program to encourage localities to undertake capital projects where the annual energy used would be less than or equal to the onsite renewable energy produced. Winning projects could receive 70 percent of eligible costs up to $1 million, plus a bonus of up to $1 million if in downtown revitalization area, a safe opportunity zone, DEC designated brownfield, or community-adopted stretch energy code.

You would think that the village of Great Neck with its ambitious dream of downtown revitalization, would apply, but then, the village would need a more cohesive plan than what it offers now. But this is a multiyear program, so maybe next year.

READERS WRITE

Re-elect Barton Time for Trump to Sobel VGN trustee fulfill vows to vets

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he Village of Great Neck will be holding a Board of Trustees election on June 19, 2018 (Tuesday) when Barton Sobel will be seeking re-election for another term in office.

I urge all Village voters to come out on election day and cast their vote for Trustee Sobel.# Barton Sobel has been an effective and energetic Trustee for our Village. He has developed extensive knowledge and expertise in many key areas, such as lighting of village streets,# zoning, and many other village improvement projects, all which are of vital interest to our community.

I have observed that his statements and decisions have been fair, well-informed and effective. I believe that the Village cannot afford to lose Trustee Sobel at this time.

In my opinion, the opposition candidate does not offer anything substantive to Village residents and would essentially require on-the-job training.

Not an attractive prospect. Therefore, I believe strongly that the re-election of Barton Sobel is our best choice.

Leon Korobow Great Neck

A

fter reading the latest in a series of articles on the VA Hospital I am both sickened and angry.

I have seen first-hand the condition of the buildings falling down and unable to be used along with the closing of Beacon House which displaced 50 homeless vets living at Northport.

They thought they had found a safe haven only to be treated poorly once again.

We give billions to countries that hate us and just take our money. What happened to “kindness and charity begin at

home?”

It’s time for Donald Trump to follow through on his promise to “take better care of our veterans.” Perhaps he could give up a weekend of golf in Florida and visit the Northport VA Hospital.

These men and women fought for our country and risked their lives – they deserve so much better than the treatment they are getting.

It’s time for America to step up and see that this happens.

Doreen Caliendo New Hyde Park

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READERS WRITE

The Trump who would be king

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hile there’s always a learning curve for individuals assuming a new position, it seems it was never realistic to assume our current President would ‘pivot’ from being one type of human being to another let alone being one type of political thinker to another.

The mold that cast Donald Trump seems to have hardwired his personality traits long before he decided to run for President.

One only has to listen to his interviews or read his own book, “Trump! The Art of the Deal” to recognize this situation.

When Laura Ingraham asked our current President about unfilled State Department jobs during a television interview in November!2017, his response was, “I’m the only one that matters.”

Such a statement, to me, smacks of narcissism and has dictatorial undertones and overtones.! I think it would help our current President’s outlook if he would read history books and learn –!or, re-learn –!that Americans threw out its last King in the 1700s.

George Washington refused the title of “King” for the good of our republic…thus, honoring the separation of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of our government.! It is obvious that George Washington did not believe he was the only

one that matters in our great country.

In Trump! The Art of the Deal, when discussing what he would have done if he were involved in another businessman’s seemingly failed deal to obtain licensing and fend off a takeover threat of a hotel, our current President asserted, “I would have closed the hotel and let it rot…..That’s just my makeup (p. 236).” ! In my opinion, such an approach to not-getting- whatone-wants confirms a very spoiled, immature, and spiteful nature.

To me, such an approach would have discarded any concerns for the thousands of employees that would have been immediately unemployed as a result of such a tactic.! Is this a desirable trait in a morallycentered businessman or, in an American president?

I think not.

It is worth mentioning, again, that, in his book, “Trump!

The Art of The Deal,” our current President tells how, in the early 1980s, his construction site was going to be visited by a board of directors considering partnering with him in Atlantic City (pp. 210- 214).!

Donald Trump related, “… the board would have an opportunity to see the proposed site and also to assess our progress in construction.! It was the lat-

ter that worried me, since we had yet to do much work on the site.

I called in my construction supervisor and told him that I wanted him to round up every bulldozer and dump truck he could possibly find, and put them to work on my site immediately.

What the bulldozers and dump trucks did wasn’t important, I said, so long as they did a lot of it.

If they got some actual work accomplished,!all the better, but if necessary, he should have the bulldozers dig up dirt from one side of the site and dump it on the other.

They should keep doing that, I said, until I gave other instructions” (pp. 214-215).!

As I stated last year, what is indisputable, in my opinion, is the current President, with his repeated, manipulative, inaccurate statements, has been bulldozing something at the American public and, it isn’t dirt.

In his aforementioned book, when discussing other business pursuits, our current president mused, “In the end, we won by wearing everyone else down (p. 113);” “….we tried to play to their guilt and their fear (p.

129);” “We were selling fantasy (p. 181);” and, “Sometimes, part of making a deal is denigrating your competition (p. 108).” I believe his last quote foretold of

his future, negative-adjective-labeling of his Presidential primaries’ competitors, “Low energy Jeb,” “Little Marco,” “Crooked Hillary,” and “Lyin’ Ted.” By his own book’s words, Donald Trump’s repeated use of denigrating-negative-adjective labeling appears to be his calculated tactic to appear superior or more valid by “denigrating… competition (p. 108).”

I guess that is why he keeps referring to our magnificent free press as “fake news.”! Perhaps, Donald Trump keeps using that same denigrating-negativeadjective labeling technique against the members of the Robert Mueller probe for the very same reason.

However, as regards the critical thinking public, our current President’s apparent tactic does not seem to be working.

Is Donald Trump trying to brainwash American citizens by repeatedly labeling those whom he may perceive as potential threats/competitors with his self-described, denigrating-negative-adjective labeling technique?! If so, that would be sad.

It will be interesting to scrutinize carefully our current President’s future comments, interviews, and “tweets” in order to ascertain if he persists in utilizing his self-described, denigrating-negative-adjective labeling strategy! and/or, if he ramps up his denigrating-neg-

ative-adjective labeling strategy!as the Robert Mueller probe on Russian election interference continues.

If our current president is trying to de-legitimize Robert Mueller’s investigation by escalating his own use of denigrating-negative-adjective labeling of Mueller and his investigators, the American public may see that as Trump’s being afraid Mueller may be getting closer to detecting a potential prior wrongdoing.

Is that possible?! If so, that would be sad.

Regardless of our current president’s seemingly sad attempt at brainwashing the American public by repeatedly using denigrating-negative-adjective labeling against those whom he may perceive as threats, Americans need to embrace the institution so cherished by our founding fathers that they included it in our First Amendment:! Our free press.

Regardless of one’s religious beliefs, some great advice can be found in the Bible when John (8:32) advises, “the truth shall set you free.”

Thank you, free press and media for persistently trying to keep us all free, especially, for trying to keep us all free from anyone who may aspire to be a king.

Kathy Rittel East Williston

Kaplan’s ‘sin’ was bashing Trump

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e were surprised and disappointed to read the May 7, 2018 letter from Jeffrey S. Wiesenfeld attacking North Hempstead Councilwoman Anna Kaplan as not being a “commonsense Democrat.”

During her six years on the North Hempstead Town Board, we have always found Anna to have a great deal of “common sense,” which is one of many reasons why we are so glad she has agreed to run against Republican Elaine Phillips for state senator in New York’s 7th District.

On reading further, it became apparent that Anna’s purported lack of common sense was not Mr. Wiesenfeld actual

concern, but instead his letter was an attempt to relitigate Councilwoman Kaplan’s more than two-year-old letter criticizing then-candidate Donald Trump’s speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s 2016 Policy Conference. Mr. Wiesenfeld is, of course, entitled to his own opinion, but we would point out that Anna’s criticisms and concerns about candidate Trump were shared by many Republicans at the time and that AIPAC’s own leaders were forced to make an unprecedented apology for both Trump’s disrespect for the President of the United States and “that so many people applauded the sentiment that we neither agree with or condone.”

It appears that what Mr. Wiesenfeld was really seeking to do was to smear Kaplan as insufficiently pro-Israel — an absurd charge to lodge against a former Jewish child refugee whose own parents first found refuge in Israel following Iran’s Islamic Revolution.

Attempts by Republicans to remake support for Israel into an exclusively Republican issue rather than one that has enjoyed historic bipartisan support across U.S. politics are cynical and shortsighted and have been repeatedly condemned by leading Israel advocacy groups. As AIPAC itself notes in a recent YouTube video: “Bipartisanship is the only way to effect policies

that keep Israel safe, no matter which party is in control.”

For the sake of accuracy, Councilwoman Kaplan was an early and outspoken critic of the Iran Nuclear Deal and she convinced many of her fellow Democratic elected officials to join her in a letter urging Long Island’s Congressional delegation to oppose the deal.

Following adoption of the nuclear deal, Kaplan coauthored an article supporting bipartisan Congressional legislation to ensure full Iranian compliance.

She was also instrumental in convincing her fellow North Hempstead town board members to unanimously pass legis-

lation preventing the Town from conducting business with companies that boycott Israel.

As a candidate for state senator, Councilwoman Kaplan’s platform includes “Increasing New York’s Cooperation with Israel” as one of her primary issues.

We are strong supporters of the State of Israel and we urge fellow supporters of Israel to join us in supporting Anna Kaplan to be our next New York State Senator.

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Trump tax cuts, foreign policy boost U.S.

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en Grossman should focus some of his attention to very recent history and results under Trump.

I would initially refer him to CNN on January 30, 2018.!“Many companies have cited the tax law as they announced bonuses, pay raises and sweeter 401Ks. Those benefits are putting money in workers’ pockets.”!

American Airlines spent $130 million. Many other companies such as Disney and ATT also gave workers millions of dollars.

Buying back their own stock and increasing shareholder dividends when many in the country own securities, is not a bad thing. Walmart raised its minimum wage to $11 an hour and gave employees a one time bonus of $1000, at a cost of $700 million.

Bank of America, Comcast, Fiat Chrysler, Fifth Third Bancorp, Jet Blue and Southwest Airlines are some of the numerous companies who have shared their tax benefits with millions of workers throughout the country.

McDonalds provides another excellent example of how the tax law has helped its workers. Nearly 400,000 workers would be eligible for tuition reimbursement in the amount of $2,500 and managers would receive $3,000 per year.

The never Trumpers believe that since corporate taxes were reduced, it could not possibly be beneficial to workers. As you can see, this idea is patently false.

After eight years of Obama’s strategic patience and his micromanaging of the war against Isis, it had a caliphate in the region.

Trump said he would destroy them in a year by giving field commanders operational decision-making power.

After one year, ISIS has been virtually

decimated, just as Trump promised. Mr. Grossman thinks that destroying Isis has put the United States in a more vulnerable position, I heartily disagree. ! Regarding our embassy’s move to Jerusalem, Trump merely had the courage to keep a promise that Clinton, Bush and Obama did not possess.

Since he is a history buff, Mr. Grossman likely knows that Congress approved of this move many years ago.!

As for the Korean peninsula, I would like Mr. Grossman to tell the readers what eight years of Obama’s strategic patience and his leading from behind yielded. Do nothing diplomacy enabled North Korea to get to the point of possessing a deliverable nuclear bomb.

Eight years of Obama’s pacifism has put us at the mercy of the North Korean tyrant, which is not an enviable position.

Trump has at least given us a chance for a positive outcome. Perhaps Mr. Grossman can find a history book that says Obama’s North Korean policy made our country safer.

I wonder how Mr. Grossman knows that Trump is not interested in the slightest in addressing the problems of our country. Is he a mind reader? Has he ever even met or spoken to Trump?

I have heard Trump praise the FBI and CIA on numerous occasions.

Does Mr. Grossman not understand that a few corrupt senior officials like Comey, McCabe,! Strozk, Page and Orr can be severely criticized without blaming the thousands of field agents?!

McCabe was fired for lying to Congress and is likely to face criminal charges. For some reason, Grossman sees this criticism as attacking our valued institutions.!

Grossman feels that the Iran deal was handled “quite adeptly” by Obama. First, Obama executed this deal by himself

without Congressional approval which he certainly knew he would not get.

If it was handled adeptly, maybe Grossman can explain why! members! of the JCPOA want to change it radically to include no ballistic missile! research, independent inspections of Iranian military installations (not merely taking their word on compliance), and no sunset clause which guarantees them a nuclear bomb in seven years as they continue to chant death to America and Israel!

Grossman needs to check on the definition of “handled adeptly.”

We got nothing. Iran got over $100 billion and will have a nuclear bomb if they simply comply with this misguided deal and have a little patience. ! ! ! ! Perhaps the history books Grossman wants to recommend do not make mention of the failure of appeasement as successful foreign policy. Does Grossman think 500,000 dead Syrians as a result of Obama’s invisible red line! was a desired outcome? ! ! ! ! I would refer Grossman to the 4/24/2015 NY Times news article “Cash Flowed To The Clinton Foundation Amid Russian Uranium”.! It points out the corruption of our former Secretary of State and her husband who received $500,000 from Russia for a one hour speech. ! ! ! !!The lies from Obama about keeping your doctor and his false guarantee that Iran would never get a nuke were so much more harmful to the country than any of the falsehoods uttered by Trump.

While Grossman focuses on the historical perspective of FDR and Joe McCarthy, from decades ago, he seems to be blind as to what has happened in the last year and one half.

– household income hits all-time high – Black and Hispanic unemployment at all time lows

–! very strong economy with many fewer people on food stamps – stock market up thousands of points – strong support for !Israel at the UN (Haley vs. Samantha Power) – progress with North Korea – getting out of the misguided and ill-conceived Iran deal – number of people collecting food stamps reduced by 2 million –! number of people collecting disability declined by 100,000 since 2017 – welfare down 12 percent under Trump – Medicaid enrollment dropped by 1 million in 2017 ! ! !– Grossman should read the New York Times lead news article on June 2 extolling the jobs report blockbuster and unemployment not seen since the dotcom boom.

The Times says the surge in jobs is a study in consistency and gives many other accolades about what Trump has done. Read at your peril since it does not go along with the hate Trump narrative. !Instead of focusing solely on Trump’s character flaws, Grossman should overcome his intellectual bankruptcy and recognize some of the good things that have happened under this president.

Grossman writes with sweeping generalizations and empty rhetoric.

It sounds as if he got his talking points from MSNBC. His many unsupported statements and vague references to history books show he is stuck in a time warp.

He ignores evidence that does not fit his anti-Trump narrative and he should know better.

Barry Nathanson,! Ph.D Sands Point

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method to his madness William Shakespeare Arizona Sherriff Joe Arpaio was known for his racial profiling, anti-immigrant policies, and forcing prisoners to work on chain gangs.

Dinesh d’Souza violated federal campaign finance laws, defended Hitler claiming he was “not anti-gay,” and after the Parkland, Florida school shooting posted a picture of the mourning students with the insensitive caption: “worst news since their parents told them to get summer jobs.”

Rod Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois was sentenced to fourteen years in federal prison for lying to the F.B.I., trying to sell Barack Obama’s Senate seat, and extorting state funds.

Martha Stewart was found guilty of obstructing justice, making false state-

ments and committing perjury.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson, a black man, was found guilty of transporting a white women across state lines.

If you’ve been following the news, you will know what all these individuals have in common. They have all been pardoned by President Trump or are under consideration for a reprieve.

Arpaio, and Stewart served time.

D’Souza got a five year suspended sentence. And the blundering billionaire who is our 45th president suggested the possibility of his pardoning Stewart and commuting Blogojevich’s sentence.

Why would he do this? Surely, there is no overarching principle which led him to take these actions.

The most likely explanation is that

he wanted to send a message to the likes of his personal attorney Michael Cohen and former campaign manager Paul Manafort to remain loyal, even though they might be facing years in jail.

How nice to be able to break the law with the foreknowledge that the president of the United States will set you free.

With this in mind, Congressman Adam Schiff of California introduced a bill called “The Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act.” This proposal will not diminish the president’s almost absolute power to issue pardons.

The only limitation is that neither this nor any future president, can grant a pardon in any investigation where the president of any member of his

family is a witness, subject or target.

Since Trump is a target in the Russia probe, under this bill he could not pardon himself.

With a Republican majority in the House, I doubt if this bill will go anywhere.

Just when you think Trump has miscalculated, and the “good guys” have a slight edge, progressives come up short.

As a kid growing up in Brooklyn, I was a big Brooklyn Dodger fan. When they lost, we always said “wait till next year.”

We did a lot of waiting!

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NYU Winthrop nurse gets excellence award

BY R E B ECC A K L A R Out of nurses across 27 hospitals, NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Lila HagemenSheehan was chosen for the Nurse of Excellence 2018 award by the NassauSuffolk Hospital Council.

Hagemen-Sheehan said she was shocked, humbled and flattered when she found out she won.

“I really thought there were just a lot of people out there nominated and they just did so much,” Hageman-Sheehan said. “I really didn’t think I was going to win.”

Hageman-Sheehan is the nurse manager of the emergency department at NYU Winthrop, a position she has held for five years.

Hageman-Sheehan’s tenure at NYU Winthrop began in 1999.

The Lake Grove resident, who spent most of her life in Merrick before a recent move, has been a nurse since 1981.

She initially sought out nursing following in her mother’s footsteps, she said.

Two of her four children have done the same, with one also working as a nurse at NYU Winthrop and one in nursing school, Hageman-Sheehan said.

Hageman-Sheehan said there’s no typical day in the emergency department.

On average, the department sees about 220 patients a day," HagemanSheehan said.

“We see everything from your splinter to horrible things like cardiac arrests and strokes,”"Hageman-Sheehan said.

Since taking over as manager,"Hageman-Sheehan said she plays a less handson role on the floor, but said she enjoys mentoring younger nurses and managing a great staff.

“My goal as manager was to create an environment where nurses love what they did every day,”" Hageman-Sheehan said.

She added that she wanted her staff members to enjoy their jobs and have the

tools and education they need to succeed.

According to other members of the nursing staff, she’s done just that.

“Lila Hageman-Sheehan represents all that a nurse should be, passionate, caring and competent, and she is a leader who fosters safer communities,” Valerie Terzano, chief nursing officer, said in an NYU Winthrop release. “Lila has long been a catalyst for change, working to improve the health care of Long Island residents, and we could not be prouder of her at this moment, receiving this coveted award.”

Hageman-Sheehan is also involved in several outreach initiatives.

She has taken a lead role in developing the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner program for NYU Winthrop, collaborating with the Nassau County district attorney’s office, the Nassau County Police Department and others, to provide compassionate care to victims of sexual assault, according to the release.

She also participates in the Medical Reserve Corps of Nassau County, and participates in an annual Nassau County Special Olympics program, according to the release."

Hageman-Sheehan’s outreach goes beyond Long Island.

In the wake of the Las Vegas mass shootings in October 2017, she coordinated a collection to buy lunch for the staff at the emergency departments of two hospitals in Las Vegas treating victims of the shooting.

“You’re always hungry and never get a chance to eat when you’re a nurse,” Hageman-Sheehan said.

She added that she wanted to let her “brothers and sisters in nursing know we’re thinking about them.”

Hageman-Sheehan said that NYU Winthrop “empowers their nurses to make change and make a difference.”

“We have great support from our leaders,” she said. “They’re always visible and there for us.”

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Town moratorium on waterfront extended

BY LU K E TOR R A N C E With a moratorium on waterfront development in Port Washington set to expire, the Town of North Hempstead approved a four-month!extension to the building ban during Tuesday’s meeting.

The moratorium, which was approved by the town last December, would have expired at the end of the month. The extension will keep it in place through Nov. 1.

“The town is in the process of reviewing and revising our current [waterfront business] zoning code,” said Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio, who represents Port. “We are expecting to conclude the process before November 1.”

The moratorium affects a stretch of waterfront on Manhasset Bay between the Town Dock and Dolphin Green. The pause in development was spurred by the Knickerbocker, a three-story structure that houses a hotel and condominiums.

The building has spurred complaints from residents since it was built in 2015.

De Giorgio said that she and other town officials had met with community members for feedback as part of the process. She said another community meeting would be held this summer, although she was not sure exactly when.

“I don’t anticipate extending the moratorium for any additional time, but the additional four months is necessary in

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Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio, who represents Port Washington. order to get enough input!from the public… so we can address some of the deficiencies that were in the code,” she said.

The board also passed two amendments regarding parking in Port Washington. The first would permit first responders to park for 72 hours in spaces designated by Port’s Public Parking District.

“Overnight parking is prohibited.

However, there are some residents in Port … mostly first responders, New York City firefighters!and policemen, and emergen-

cy medical services, who work 24-to-36hour shifts,” De Giorgio said.

The town also approved negotiation of an agreement with the Port Washington school district to use some of the district’s parking lots for commuters while renovations are being undertaken at the lots surrounding the Port Washington LIRR station.

“The good news is that we’re renovating, the bad news is that we’re closing the lot,” De Giorgio said.

An agreement has not been reached,

but the resolution gave Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth the power to enter such an agreement with the school district.

Bosworth praised an agreement between the town and Concerned Long Island Mountain Bicyclists. CLIMB will construct and maintain five miles of biking trails in the Hempstead Harbor Nature Sanctuary at no cost to the town. The partnership was announced on Monday but officially approved on Tuesday.

“We’re really excited about this,” Bosworth said.

In Port, the Town Board also approved temporary parking spaces at North Hempstead Beach Park for the Pierce Country Day Camp, the creation of a Child ID program at Manorhaven Beach Park, the hiring of Coastline Consulting & Development for engineering services related to sand removal at the!Town Dock, and emergency drainage work at Harbor Road and Valley Road.

In Manhasset, the council approved an agreement for surfacing and playground equipment at Mary Jane Davies Green, across the street from Town Hall.

Also approved was a lease agreement with T-Mobile for the maintenance of wireless facilities at Town Hall.

Finally, an agreement between the Village of Lake Success and the town was approved that would allow the two to work together on a hydraulic connection project at the lake.

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divide and high tensions, and I believe we must continue to have dialogue with each A Thomas Jefferson statue at Hofstra other to try and understand where we all University that was the subject of two on- come from.

“Everyone has different opinions line petitions — both to remove and to protect it — has been saved by the univer- based off of their own life experiences, and if we can all try and understand each sity’s president.

President Stuart Rabinowitz said in other, it will be a big step toward a healed a statement posted to Hofstra’s website campus.”

The dueling petition, started by stulast Wednesday that after consulting with students, faculty, administrators, alumni dent#Ja’Loni Owens, received 1,140 sigand more, the statue, which stands just natures and# called on the university to outside the Sondra and David S. Mack remove the statue based on Jefferson’s slave ownership.

Student Center, will stay where it is.

“For prospective students, this is one In his statement, Rabinowitz said Jefof the first buildings ferson was a defendthat they walk into er of freedom and when touring the helped create the university,” Owens United States, but wrote. “At almost also said he underevery single Admitstood the difficult ted Students Day, points of Jefferson’s families pose in history, including front of the Student his slave ownership.

Center to take pho“Yet in the docutos and share hugs ments most critiand smiles after succal to our national cessful college visits. character these men “It is unfortuof their time laid out nate then that a a vision of a world bronze sculpture of in which all people a 71-year-old Thomare created equal,” as Jefferson, gifted Rabinowitz said.

PHOTO BY AMELIA CAMURATI to the university by “It is this vision we Hofstra Trustee Dacelebrate and honor vid Mack, is right in in our Founding Fa- Hofstra University President Stuart front of the Student thers, even as we Rabinowitz said the Thomas JefCenter.” wrestle with their ferson statue outside the Sondra The statue was human and indefenand David S. Mack Student Center donated in 1999. sible failings.”

A task force Student Richard will stay. will be formed this Caldwell, founder of fall and will be run the online petition to protect the statue, thanked the 1,749 by Meena Bose, executive dean for the people who signed the petition since its school’s public policy and public service programs, to continue the conversation creation two months ago.

“For those of you seeing this that about the country’s Founding Fathers, attend Hofstra, I hope now is a time to the Atlantic slave trade and “to consider begin a healing process on campus,” how we use history to advance underCaldwell wrote on the petition’s site. standing and build a better, more just “This statue controversy brought a great world,”#Rabinowitz said.

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G.N. schools approve security audit

BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN The Great Neck Board of Education voted to hire New York City-based RedLand Strategies for $85,000 to conduct a comprehensive security audit of the school district on Monday night in hopes of identifying and alleviating safety concerns.

According to a copy of the resolution, the security and business development firm will identify potential security weaknesses and outline suggestions to “secure the buildings and technological assets to reduce the opportunity of an individual or group of individuals whose intent is to cause harm to students, staff and damage to physical and technological assets.”

The school originally sent out a request for proposals on March 23 to six firms that specialize in analyzing physical and technological threats in school districts. Two responded: Strategic Security Corp. and RedLand Strategies.

Assistant Superintendent for Business John Powell said the security review, to begin in a week or two and cover every

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A parent speaks to school board members about the importance of having armed security on school grounds to reduce response time and save lives. facility the school district owns, including its 10 schools, will likely be complete by autumn and allow the district to incorporate new security measures at the start of next school year.

The external security audit comes atop an ongoing security review by the Nassau County Police Department, which Pow-

ell said has toured many of the facilities.

“We want everything looked at,” Powell said after the meeting.

The intention to conduct a security audit was announced at a Board of Education meeting in March, which followed a budget meeting earlier that

month where parents and students underscored school safety concerns for hours.

The heightened alert followed a Feb. 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where a former student shot and killed 17 people, as well as online posts some interpreted as a direct threat to students and the schools.

As it stands, the school has a number of safety measures in place like cooperation with the state Department of Homeland Security, cooperation with local police, hundreds of cameras, a phone system capable of locking and unlocking doors, and the LobbyGuard system that checks identification against criminal databases.

The newly approved $229.84 million budget also featured a $380,000 increase from $2.02 million to $2.4 million in operating costs for security due to hiring five additional guards and an expected 15 percent increase in security contract costs.

Combined with the $1.54 million project paid for by reserves to upgrade every main entrance vestibule in the district

to include double door locks, an intercom buzzer system, increased bullet resistance, and extra surveillance, the district will spend $3.94 million on security.

In other business, school board members approved tenure for 12 teachers from elementary schools across the district, including Staci Solomon at Parkville School, Kristin Ebergardt, Kristen Pappas and Nicole Viscomi at E.M. Baker Elementary, Lauren Heck and Kelly Rosario at John F. Kennedy Elementary, Stephanie Bailyn, Jennifer Seiden, Jaclyn Sharoni and Julie Smith at Lakeville School, Meredith Moss at Saddle Rock, and Colleen Guarneiri at Saddle Rock and Lakeville.

The principals of the respective schools each vouched for the credentials of the teachers, who teach a mix of general studies, special education, physical education and English as a new language.

Community and board members also recognized the service of Parkville School Principal Debbie Shalom, who is retiring after serving as principal for nearly two decades.

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Music institute to hold annual gala concert

BY G R E TC H E N KELLER Celebrating its 28th year as a music school and precollege program, the Music Institute of Long Island will hold its 2018 Gala Concert on Monday, June 25, in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.

Sixty-four students will perform pieces from composers such as Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky in front of a!crowd of hundreds. The students playing range in age from 4 to 18, in addition to some returning alumni.

The institute, on Plandome Road in Manhasset, offers classes in violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, piano, jazz piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba and voice.

“This is a very unique concert as it will feature several exceptional soloists and a variety of chamber music groups,” sisters Carol and Geri Kushner, the directors and founders of the institute, said in an email.

“There is just so much talent here,” said Geri Kushner. “Our students actually want to be here because they love it. They come from Queens to Nassau to all the way

ing homes and cerebral palsy help centers, to perform live music for those who can’t, but we do this gala concert to include as many kids as we can,” said Geri Kushner.

Over a dozen groups will perform.

The institute was established in 1990 by the sisters, acclaimed musicians who have studied with music professors such as Raphael Bronstein, Ivan Galamian and Yfrah Neaman.

Carol received her Bachelor of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music and later taught at multiple institutions throughout New York City, Long Island and Mexico. Geri received her Bachelor of Music degree from the PHOTO COURTESY OF GERI KUSHNER Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. Since then, she has taught and directed at Hofstra Students of MILI prepare for the upcoming gala concert at Carnegie Hall. (Left to right) University and the Dalton School Sayaka Inatome, Izzah Nazzir, Jason Liu, Samantha Shea. in Manhattan. She has toured in out in Suffolk County. Our stu- the piano program when she was someone who has been with us the metropolitan area, Mexico, dents want to come here and they 4. Immediately, she began to win since she was in our beginner’s England and Japan.

When asked about the future love classical music. That’s what competitions along the East Coast. music appreciation class for 3of the music institute, Geri KushShi later learned how to play the and 4-year-olds. She’s grown into makes our program so special.” ner said, “I think we just have so Quartets, soloists and large flute and violin, and received all- a very humble, talented young many passionate students here groups will perform. Many of the state recognition in both in her woman,” Geri Kushner said. Shi that classical music will never restudents who are graduating have senior year. She will continue her will be a violin soloist at the gala ally die out. This is the 28th year been in the institute since they musical journey this fall at the Uni- concert.

“We do many concerts as a music school, and we intend versity of Pennsylvania. were 3 years old.

“Shi is a perfect example of throughout the year, such as nurs- on keeping this tradition alive for Sherri Shi started with MILI in much, much longer.”

Congratulations Class of 2018!

Select College Acceptance List:

The Waldorf School of Garden City is proud to announce the college acceptances of the class of 2018.

Colleges in blue are where students are attending.

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American University Bard College Baruch College Baylor University Bentley University Binghamton University – State University of New York Boston University Brandeis University Brooklyn College – CUNY Bryn Mawr College Case Western University Cleveland College of Art and Design Columbia University College of the Holy Cross Connecticut College Cornell University The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina Dartmouth College Dickinson College Drexel University Earlham College Eckerd College Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Emerson College – Musical Theatre (BFA) Fashion Institute of Technology Fordham University Franklin & Marshall College

George Washington University Goucher College Harvard University Hobart & William Smith College Hunter College – CUNY Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya Ithaca College Johnson & Wales University Kenyon College Lafayette College Lawrence University Lehman College – CUNY Les Roches International School of Hotel Management Loyola University Maryland Macalester College Manhattan College Marist College Marquette University Miami Int’l University of Art & Design Miami University – Oxford, OH Mount Holyoke College Muhlenberg College New England College New York Institute of Technology New York University Northeastern University Ohio State University – Fisher

College of Business Old Dominion University Pace University Pennsylvania State University Purchase College Quinnipiac University Rochester Institute of Technology Rutgers University Sacred Heart University Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design Siena College Skidmore College St. Bonaventure University – B.S./B.A.M.D. Dual Admittance Program St. John’s University St. Michael’s College Stony Brook University SUNY Buffalo State SUNY Geneseo SUNY Oneonta SUNY New Paltz Temple University Towson University Trinity College Union College University at Albany – State University of New York University at Buffalo

University of Califonia – Davis University of Chicago University of Cincinnati University of Delaware University of Hartford University of Illinois – Gies College of Business University of Maine University of Massachusetts – Amherst University of Massachusetts – Boston University of Miami University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management University of Missouri Kansas City University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Rhode Island University of Richmond

University of Rochester University of Scranton University of Tampa University of Toledo University of the Sciences of Philadelphia – Misher College University of Virginia University of Vermont University of Washington University of Wisconsin Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Villanova University Washington & Jefferson College Washington University in St. Louis Wentworth Institute of Technology Xavier University Yale University

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Daniel Gale backs Save the Children Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the nation’s leading realtors, is once again pitching in to play a significant role in raising funds for the Long Island Council of Save the Children.!!

Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty’s Abby Sheeline and Sierra Mittleman are cochairing its Red and White Party spring benefit and Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty is further lending its support with a sponsorship and a cadre of volunteers. Sheeline is a board member of Save the Children LI Council.

The Red and White Party will be held Saturday, June 8 at The Meadow Brook Club in Jericho, and will feature music by the popular Long Island band,

Henry Haid Made in America.

Party goers are encouraged to wear red or white, or both colors.

“The Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty family is incredibly committed to the

Long Island Council of Save the Children,” said CEO Deirdre O’Connell, who is serving on the Benefit Committee along with a dozen of her Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty colleagues. “The enthusiasm

of our sales associates, managers and staff, and particularly the efforts of Abby and Sierra, ensures that we’ll have a successful event. People contribute what they can.! ! Some offer hands-on volunteerism, others among us donate money and/or raffle prizes.”

The leadership of Sheeline and Mittleman includes the development of the theme, selection of the venue and the evening’s entertainment, raffle items as well! as designing the evening’s menu. Members of the Daniel Gale Sotheby’s! organization who are serving on the benefit committee include Diane Anderson, Katherine Cirelli, Kim Como, Allison Conte, Pam Doyle, Margy Hargraves, Deborah Hauser, Donna Mad-

den, Tina McGowan, Deirdre O’Connell, Maude Robertson and Melissa Stark.!!

Save the Children Long Island Council is a volunteer group committed to supporting the work of the national organization, whose mission is to give children in the United States and around the world a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.! ! For more information on Save the Children and the Spring Benefit and to purchase tickets, visit www.savethechildrenli.org or call 631-424-0759.

For more information on Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, visit www.danielgale.com.!

Attending town Placing flags at cemetery Memorial Day commemoration Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso assisted the scouts in placing flags at the grave sites of veterans at All Saints Cemetery during Memorial Day Weekend. The tradition, which is followed at many cemeteries, has been going on since 1868, three years after the Civil War ended.

Originally, many of the graves were decorated with flowers and then later with flags.

An act of Congress declared Memorial Day

PHOTO COURTESY OF ASSEMBLYMAN ANTHONY D’URSO’S OFFICE

Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Anna M. Kaplan, Public Advocate for the City of New York Letitia James and NYS Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso.

Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso attended the Town of North Hempstead Memorial Day commemoration ceremonies honoring those who gave their lives in defense of our freedom.

This event, featuring the U.S. Marines, is held annually at the North Hempstead Beach Park where thousands of people come out to see the fireworks.

“Many people gathered here to remember our veterans and the sacrifices they made to fight to preserve our freedom,” D’Urso said.

as a National Holiday in 1971 a day set aside to remember all Americans who died in wars. This day was originally known as known as Decoration Day. “We must honor and not forget the sacrifices that our veterans have made for our freedom,” D’Urso said. “Their names will always be engraved in the stones and kept in our hearts.”

Transplant education, support NYU Winthrop Hospital will offer a free educational and support group session, “Wellness and Transplant,” on Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm.

The session will focus on nutrition and exercise for individuals who are either a candidate for a kidney, heart or liver transplant or for those who are in the posttransplant stage. It will be held at the NYU Winthrop Research and Academic Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola.

The group will be facilitated by Mary Rzeszut, transplant clinical social worker at NYU Winthrop Hospital, and Lourdes Rodriguez-Eisenberg, renal dietitian at the NYU Winthrop Outpatient Dialysis Center. Ses-

sions are free, but reservations are required. For further information or to reserve your place, please call Mary Rzeszut at (516) 287-1369.

The session is part of NYU Winthrop Hospital and NYU Langone Health Transplant Institute’s collaborative effort to provide Long Islanders with direct access to NYU Langone’s world-class transplant team for heart, liver and kidney transplants.!! Evaluations will be conducted in at NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, while the actual transplants will be performed at NYU Langone Health Center in New York City. For more information on transplant services at NYU Winthrop Hospital, please call Mary Rzeszut at (516) 287-1369.

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Kids take to the Gardens

BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I When Lisa Reichenberger was young, she didn’t know she could spend her days working alongside flora and fauna surrounding a 100-year-old mansion.

Now, Reichenberger is the director of environmental education at Old Westbury Gardens and is focused on bringing more children into the former Phipps mansion and 200 acres of formal gardens and woods both during school field trips and during the weekends.

Old Westbury Gardens recently started the Kids Pass Program!option for $50 per year.

Unlike the family membership, which includes admission for two adults and any number of children for $80, the new Kids Pass is an option allowing one adult, which can be a parent, a grandparent, an aunt or uncle or a family friend, the ability to bring children to the gardens every Saturday.

“We just really want more people to know about the great kids programs we’re doing here and think of us as a place to come to get outside on a beautiful day to walk around, see the gardens and learn a little bit about history while having fun,” Old Westbury Gardens President Nancy Costopulos said.

Every Saturday, Old Westbury Gardens hosts a Weekend Wake Up! program for children, ranging from storybook strolls through the gardens for ages 3 through 5 and hands-on nature crafts for all ages to recipe tastings from the on-site vegetable garden and solving an Old Westbury whodunit mystery for children 8 years old and older.

When a month has five Saturdays,! Reichenberger said the day is dedicated to getting active outside with the families.

The Kids Pass also includes 10 percent off children’s items in the gift shop, 10 percent off summer camp registration and admission to KidsFest on Sept. 16, which draws about 1,000 visitors every year,! Reichenberger said.

Old Westbury Gardens’s one-week summer day camps begin July 9 for ages 6 through 9 with a different theme every week. The first week is the Land Lovers Science session, followed by the Fresh Takes Natural Art session and the Decade Detectives History session.

The final week, beginning July 30, is called Changemakers: Future Museum Professionals for ages 10 through 13.

“So many people tell us they came when they were children, and now they’re returning with their own children,” Reichenberger said. “This is the first touch point we have with the next generation, and we want to make it a positive experience. There’s so much beauty out there to discover. It’s a great place to get hands-on, whether you’re smelling a rose or seeing a chipmunk.

There’s a little something for everyone.”

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The top seven events

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Forest Hills Stadium kicks off its outdoor summer concert series this week as the following groups take the stage: Scottish rock band Belle and Sebastian, performing with Perfume Genius and Frankie Cosmos, on June 8; Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and The Head and the Heart on June 9; and legendary rocker Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters with special guest Sheryl Crow on June 13.

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150th Running of the Belmont Stakes

Saturday, June 9 at 8:30 a.m. (admission gates and concessions open) The Belmont Stakes, one of the oldest and top-attended American thoroughbred racing events, celebrates 150 years on this day when there may be a Triple Crown winner in Justify, a feat achieved by only twelve horses in history, and where you can enjoy the beautiful park, food and Belmont Jewel bourbon cocktails, and entertainment that will include performances by Third Eye Blind, the Broadway show “A Bronx Tale,” and Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot — Celebrating The Music of Billy Joel.

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U2 — Experience + Innocence Tour

Saturday, June 9 at 8 p.m.

One of the most successful bands in rock history, U2 is touring behind its 14th studio album, Songs of Experience. The album and concert are companion pieces to 2014’s Songs of Innocence and its accompanying iNNOCENCE + EXPERIENCE Tour.

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

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Gin Blossoms Sunday, June 10 at 7 p.m.

The rock band known for the 90s’ hits “Hey Jealousy,” “Found Out About You,” and “Follow You Down” will perform a one-night show with special guests Vertical Horizon and Tonic.

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

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Monday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. (food tasting) and 8 p.m. (film screening) This brand-new film series commences with a screening of the documentary film “The Quest of Alain Ducasse,” which follows the multiple Michelin Award-winning chef and restaurateur over the course of two years, preceded by a one-of-a-kind tasting of Ducasse’s most noted recipes prepared by James Beard award-winning Chef Michael Ginor of Great Neck’s LOLA restaurant.

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Thursday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m.

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THE TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS FOR THE COMING WEEK

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Children ages 3 and up can decorate their own colorful garden stone to celebrate the arrival of summer. This is a free drop-in program. Stop by anytime between 2:30 and 4 p.m. The craft takes approximately ten minutes to complete.

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Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Children of all ages can celebrate the world of marvelous mythic creatures living beneath the waves. They will find out how the stories of mermaids, sea monsters, and even unicorns began, and create an assortment of mermaid and sea monster crafts. $12 for child; $5 for adults.

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Saturday, June 9 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, June 10 at 12 p.m.

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Monday, June 11, 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Honeybees are essential. During this craft event, children will learn why at this center that is dedicated to STEM education and science literacy. $8 per person.

Where: Center for Teaching and Learning 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre Info: 516-764-0045 or cstl.org

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UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVE SIDE

SUMMERARTS CAMP @ GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER

Weekly Arts Camps for Children 6-14!

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SummerArts Camp at the Gold Coast Arts Center brings fun and creative experiences to children of all ages, all summer long! With activities like cartooning, dance, acting, chess, musical theatre, vocal expressions, and so much more- campers have the opportunity to learn a new skill, or build on their existing creative abilities!

Each weekly program culminates in a performance or exhibition at the end for parents and friends to enjoy. Children can be signed up for as many sessions as they wish. Lunch and snack are included in tuition!

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Fitzgerald thru eyes of his publisher

BY G R AC E M CQ UA D E “Reading is a means of thinking with another person’s mind. It forces you to stretch your own… there’s no substitute for one human mind meeting another on the page of a well-written book.”

Those were the eloquent words Charles Scribner III shared while referencing his late father at the start of a talk he recently gave at the Nassau County Museum of Art, one of many inspired events the museum is hosting this season to coincide with the exhibit, Anything Goes: The Jazz Age. The name Scribner has graced bookshelves for more than a century and a half.

Since its founding in 1846, the publishing company, known for many years as Charles Scribner’s Sons, has introduced the works of literary icons including Hemingway, Wharton, Wolfe, and Vonnegut, as well as F. Scott Fitzgerald, the subject Scribner’s lecture.

In his introduction, Museum Director Charles Riley called this fourth generation Scribner and Princeton graduate “a speaker of another time… of a better time.”

That proved true as Scribner delivered an artfully composed talk about Fitzgerald and his close connection to the author who masterfully depicted the magical era in which he lived.

“Fitzgerald’s life and career bounced between success and setbacks like the alternating current of major and minor keys in a Mozart symphony,” Scribner said.

Francis Cugat’s “Celestial Eyes” hangs alongside “The Great Gatsby” book cover it inspired in the "Anything Goes: Jazz Age" exhibit at the Nassau County Museum of Art through July 8.

Born in 1896 on the cusp of a new century, Scribner described Fitzgerald’s work as reflecting both “the romantic dreams and lyricism of 19th century America” and “the syncopated jazz of the 20th.”

“From his earliest days, Scott wanted nothing more than to be a writer,” said Scribner. He saw his first mystery in print at the age of 13, and wrote musical comedies for Princeton University’s theatre troupe, the Triangle Club, before flunking out. “Chemistry was the culprit,” Scribner revealed.

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So Fitzgerald joined the army and wrote his first novel, “This Side of Paradise,” his youthful ode to Princeton, infusing “the greenery and gothic spires with a spirit, with a soul, with life,” Scribner said.

Scribner’s great-grandfather turned the book down twice, but after several revisions he signed Fitzgerald up in 1919 under the guidance of the talented young editor, Maxwell Perkins. The book was published the following year and was a literary success.

Scribner recalls the first time he read

this novel when he was a freshman at Princeton in 1969. Not fond of the “big impersonal place” compared to his boarding school, he said, “Well, for me it was not love at first sight,” referring to his early days at the university, “but thanks to Fitzgerald it was love at first reading.”

During his sophomore year, Scribner read Fitzgerald’s short story, “The Diamond as Big as the Ritz,” saying, “… when I first encountered that literary jewel … it was an evening train ride from Princeton to Philadelphia and that commute was converted into a fantastic voyage fueled, I have to confess, by a little pewter flask I brought along.”

Upon earning degrees in art history and transitioning into the family business, Scribner said that Fitzgerald continued to inspire his life when he started out as a fledgling editor.

“Ensconced at Max Perkins’ old desk at Scribner’s, which I was given because the senior editor complained that it ran her stockings, I dreamed up as my first book project in 1975 a revival of Fitzgerald’s obscure and star-crossed play ‘The Vegetable, or From President to Postman,’ which featured a presidential impeachment.”

Ironically, the play opened at Nixon’s Apollo Theatre in Atlantic City. Unfortunately for Fitzgerald, it quickly closed. Scribner said the following about the supposed failure, “Fitzgerald considered his year and a half on ‘The Vegetable’ a complete waste, but Continued on Page 36

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June 18th-22nd from 4:00-9:30 pm, Int/Adv Dancers from all over are welcome. Ages 10-14.

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‘Funny Girl’ finale for Emanuel season The sixth season of Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Emanuel concludes on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 3 p.m., with “Funny Girl,” presented

by Plaza Theatrical Productions.

“Funny Girl” is the story of Fanny Brice, one of the most celebrated entertainers of her time, who rises to become a Ziegfeld star. The award-winning score features such stan-

dards as “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “People,” and “I’m the Greatest Star.”

The show is sponsored by Steven and Dr. Beth Myers.

Following the show, there will be refreshments.

Tickets are $20 or two for $35. For further information and to purchase tickets, call (516) 4825701.

Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck, NY 11024.

Chamber Orchestra at Adelphi on June 8 Join Salvatore Di Vittorio and the Chamber Orchestra of New York as they welcome Italian pianist Roberto Cominati in a performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 27 on Friday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. on the Westermann Stage, Concert Hall in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center.

The Chamber Orchestra of New York was founded in 2006 as the first auditioned young professionals orchestra in the his-

tory of New York City. The orchestra holds a regular concert series at Carnegie Hall, the venue of its October 2007 debut, and returns regularly to the Morgan Library & Museum and Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, the home of its Naxos recordings, airing worldwide to much acclaim.

Its founding music director, Di Vittorio has worked with many leading orchestras as both compos-

er and conductor, especially in his native Italy, and has been recognized as “following in the footsteps of Ottorino Respighi” after a commission from the Bolognese composer’s family.

Di Vittorio’s compositions and Respighi editions are distributed by Italy’s principal publisher, Casa Ricordi in Milan.

In addition to Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 27, the concert will celebrate the launching of the Piano Concerto Award of The Respighi Prize music competition featuring Adelphi’s Fazioli Pianoforte (Venice).

The program also features Schubert’s Symphony No. 5.

The Adelphi University Performing Arts Center is located at 1 South Ave. in Garden City. For more information about the concert, go to www.pac.adelphi.edu.

‘JFK in Crisis’ at temple on June 10 Temple Isaiah will present JFK in Crisis: From the Bedroom to the War Room, on Sunday, June 10 at 3 p.m.

This original musical comedy examines President John F. Kennedy’s affairs of state and the state of his affairs. Following the show, join the cast for a discussion

with authors Philip B. Becker and Abraham Becker.

Admission is $25 and refreshments will be served. Temple Isaiah is located at One Chelsea Place, off Cutter Mill Road, in Great Neck. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m.

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Celebrating Life One Nibble At A Time!

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SMOKY EGGPLANT PARM (UN-BREADED & BAKED) SERVINGS - 4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup shredded Italian Blend Cheese Mix 1.5 cups tomato sauce (low-sugar) 1/4 ground parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons panko crumbs 2 tablespoons dried Italian blend seasoning 2 medium sized eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices • Cooking spray or olive oil for eggplant

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If needed brush with a bit more olive oil and cook other side until tender. Transfer to work surface. Absorb any moisture best you can from eggplant with dishtowel or paper towels.

4.) Spoon 1/3 of sauce onto a sprayed shallow baking dish.

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Fitzgerald thru eyes of his publisher Continued from Page 34 I disagree for he followed it with a new novel written with all the economy and tight structure of a successful play.”

This book was “The Great Gatsby,” the bittersweet story of a newly minted millionaire desperate for a love he can no longer have.

“Both ‘The Vegetable’ and ‘Gatsby’ shared the theme of the American dream, first as a spoof for a comedy, then a light motif for a lyric novel,” Scribner said.

Fitzgerald shared the idea for his new novel with Perkins in 1922. “I want to write something new, something extraordinary, and beautiful, and simple, and intricately patterned,” Scribner quoted Fitzgerald saying.

“He succeeded in spades,” Scribner said, but not without a number of changes to the manuscript on its road to publication.

The novel many have come to associate with the

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North Shore of Long Island during the Roaring Twenties was actually originally set in the Midwest and New York around 1885, Scribner said. The setting may have changed when Fitzgerald began to write the first draft in 1923 in the house he and his wife Zelda were renting at the time in Great Neck.

The following year, Fitzgerald wrote to Perkins that he was working on a new angle in Gatsby’s story.

“I think he meant by that through the eyes of that inspiring narrator Nick Carraway,” Scribner said.

Then seven months before publication, Perkins commissioned the artist Francis Cugat to design the book cover. The initial sketches included images of the Long Island Railroad, faces like balloons in the sky, and carnival lights, which Scribner said most likely influenced Fitzgerald’s pervasive use of light throughout the novel, specifically Carraway’s descriptions of Gatsby’s place lit up like the World’s Fair and Daisy Buchanan’s “bright

Charles Scribner III, right, talks with Nassau County Museum of Art Director Charles Riley about Francis Cugat's famous painting that became the cover for F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby." eyes.”

“In Cugat’s final picture,” Scribner says, “we see her celestial eyes enclose reclining nudes and her streaming tear is green like the light that burns all night at the end of her dock reflected in the water of the sound that separates her from Gatsby.”

The original artwork of this iconic image is the showpiece of The Jazz Age exhibit that Scribner calls “imaginative.”

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Despite his story’s evolution, Scribner said that “Fitzgerald never abandoned his determination to limit the timeframe, giving sharper focus to the plot and characters than he’d done in his two earlier novels.”

The novel’s title, however, was the subject of frequent debate, going from “Among Ash Heaps and Millionaires,” to “Trimalchio in West Egg” after Fitzgerald’s sojourn in Rome in the fall of 1924, to “Under the Red, White and Blue” when he was in Paris a mere three weeks before publication date.

Too late to make the change, Perkins’ favorite title, which he said was “effective and suggestive,” was restored, and “The Great Gatsby” was published on April 10, 1925.

“The reviews were mixed,” Scribner said. The New York World called the book “a dud.” The renowned critic H.L. Mencken thought the story was inferior, but said “there are pages so artfully contrived that one can no more imagine improvising them than one can imagine improvising a Bach fugue.”

In its first year of publication, “Gatsby” didn’t achieve the commercial

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success of his first two novels, “This Side of Paradise” and “The Beautiful and the Damned.”

And in the years to come, time wasn’t on Fitzgerald’s side. The Jazz Age soon ushered in the Great Depression, and the party times led to bread lines, Scribner said, making Fitzgerald’s story filled with flappers and lavish galas “politically incorrect.”

“His fleeting literary fortunes, a dozen years of commercial success followed by distractions and disappointments… it all ended in 1940 with a fatal heart attack at the age of 44,” Scribner said. “He was then hard at work on ‘The Last Tycoon,’ the Hollywood novel he hoped would restore his reputation.”

Through the years, the Scribner sons each did their part to support Fitzgerald and his literature. Scribner’s grandfather not only published Fitzgerald, he was his contemporary and close friend. Scribner’s father oversaw a resurgence of interest in Fitzgerald in the 1950s when the country was booming again.

And Scribner not only reissued Fitzgerald works decades later, he also revived the original “Gatsby” book cover, one of the most celebrated pieces of art in American literature now on display in Roslyn.

Today, the places made famous by Fitzgerald are much different, says Scribner. The Valley of Ashes that he so vividly described in “Gatsby” is Citi Field. The house on Manhasset Bay in Sands Point that is believed to be the model for the Buchanans’ estate has been torn down. And Riley, in his opening remarks, lamented that Scribner’s historic office building on Fifth Avenue is now a Lululemon.

What hasn’t changed, however, since the middle part of the last century is the continued fascination in Fitzgerald. “More copies of Fitzgerald books are now sold every fortnight than the entire cumulative sales of his lifetime,” Scribner said, and his books are widely translated in many languages.

Princeton University Library’s archives of Fitzgerald’s papers, once turned down, are the most

widely consulted holdings by scholars from across the globe.

There have been five big screen adaptations of “The Great Gatsby” from the 1926 silent film to the 2013 rap-rock opera starring Leonardo DiCaprio, although Scribner’s favorite is the lesser-known BBC/A&E version featuring Toby Stephens, the son of “Downton Abbey’s” Maggie Smith.

And Fitzgerald’s novels and stories are still studied in high schools and colleges around the world.

For Scribner, the key to Fitzgerald’s enduring enchantment “lies in the power of his romantic imagination to transfigure his characters and settings, as well as the very shape and sound of his prose… the ultimate effect, once the initial reverberation of imagery and language have subsided, transcends the bounds of fiction,” he says.

Fitzgerald summed up his own theory of writing in one sentence: “An author ought to write for the youth of his own generation, the critics of the next, and the schoolmasters of ever afterward.”

So perhaps Fitzgerald’s lasting legacy lies with young readers of today and tomorrow.

While teaching a freshman class at New York University several years ago, Scribner discussed what makes a classic novel and asked the class if they thought “The Great Gatsby” was overrated.

One student raised his hand and said yes because his idea of a classic was a long, 600-page saga like “Gone with the Wind.”

When Scribner proceeded to ask the student what he thought Fitzgerald was missing to prevent “Gatsby” from being included in this category, he responded, “Well, you know, he left out those long boring sections you have to read through before you get to the next moment.”

“So that’s a classic,” Scribner said… as we look hopefully into the future.

For more information about The Jazz Age exhibit, which will be on view through July 8, and upcoming events at the Nassau County Museum of Art, go to www.nassaumuseum. org.

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THE CULINARY ARCHITECT

Deconstructed Chef’s Salad poolside This time of year we love to entertain “al fresco.”

Dining outdoors is so relaxing and enjoyable, especially if you plan a make-ahead meal that can be brought out in a moments’ notice.

I love making and serving cold soups this time of year; they are so refreshing. Garnish with a squiggle of non-fat yogurt or full fat sour cream (depending on your waistline) and you have a dramatic first course.

For the entree, I like to offer at least two main salads and then fill out the meal with a vibrant display of fresh, organic salad ingredients that are available in local farmers markets.

Round out the meal with a big bowl of cold bing cherries…don’t forget to have an empty bowl for the pits!

For beverages, nothing says summer like a chilled bottle of Rose wine and an iced cold pitcher of water. Everything may be made and plattered ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator until your guests are hungry. So enjoy a swim, a delicious meal and your friends’ company.

MENU (Serves 4) Cold Creamy Spinach Soup Egg Salad Curried Tuna Salad Deconstructed Chef’s Salad Vinaigrette or Dressing of your choice* Bowl of Bing Cherries* *Recipe Not Given

necessary.

3. Place salad in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill until serving.

4. Sprinkle with paprika right before serving.

Cold Creamy Spinach Soup (This soup is so creamy, but contains no cream) 1 onion, chopped 2 tblsps. "butter (you may use olive oil if you prefer) 2 lbs. Organic cleaned Baby spinach Stock to cover (chicken or vegetable) Salt and Pepper, to taste Drizzle: Place 3 tbls of non fat yogurt or sour cream in a squeeze bottle with 1 tbls of non fat milk or whole milk. Shake to combine.

Place in refrigerator until needed 1. Melt butter in a saucepan. !Add onion and saute until golden and sweet.

2. Add spinach and stock to cover. !Cook until spinach is tender, approximately 2 minutes.

3. Puree soup in a!food processor or with a hand held blender and

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refrigerate until serving.

4.Pour soup into chilled bowls.

Drizzle with yogurt or sour cream mixture. Serve.

Egg Salad 6 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, rinsed and dried 2 tbls. best quality Dijon mustard 1/2 cup mayonnaise Salt and white pepper to taste (Paprika – optional) 1. In a food processor, fitted with a steel blade, combine the mustard and mayonnaise. Add 1 tsp. of salt and 1 tsp. of white pepper and process again.

2. Add eggs and pulse to combine. Taste, adjust seasoning, if

Curried Tuna Salad 3 5 oz. cans chunk white tuna, thoroughly drained in a colander 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbls sweet curry Salt and Pepper to taste 1. In a processor, fitted with a steel blade, combine the mayonnaise and the curry.

2. Add the tuna, pulse to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

3. Place salad in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill until serving.

1. On a large platter, place all of the above in sections, so that guests may help themselves to what they like. Loosely cover with a damp paper towel, refrigerate until serving.

2. Just before serving, uncover and serve with egg salad, tuna salad and dressing (s) on the side.

Alexandra Troy is owner of Culinary Architect Catering, a 35 year-old Greenvale-based company, specializing in private, corporate and promotional parties. Need help making your parties delicious and stress-free, call 516-484-7431 and you will be a guest at your own party! If you make any of these recipes, send me a photo at party@ culinaryarchitect.com

Deconstructed Chef’s Salad 4 pieces of bacon, cooked, drained and chopped 2 carrots, peeled and cut into ribbons with a peeler 4 mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced 2 ripe tomatoes, cored and sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced 8 oz. assorted olives, drained and placed in a crock 1 package organic baby romaine

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LEO’S

Join us Friday June 8 for the Belmont Street Fair 6-10pm

Leo’s Lobster Specials Are Back...All Summer Long!

One 1 ½ lb Lobster or Two 1 ½ lb Lobsters

Includes French Fries & Coleslaw

Serving Leo’s Famous Breakfast Saturday & Sunday 8-11:30AM Saturday Only 25% Off Entire Lunch or Dinner Check Cash Only • Alcohol not included • Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included.

Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 6/14/18 • Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Sunday Only 30% Off Entire Dinner Check

A historic gallery exhibition of sculptures by

Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney 1976-1942; founder of the Whitney Museum one of America’s greatest Public Monument sculptors a collection of one-of-a-kind, unique world from the artist’s Old Westbury Estate Gardens and Studio.

“Intimate Works from Her Studio” May 17 - July 15, 2018 Exhibit Wed.-Sun. 11am-5:30pm

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THE OYSTER BAY RAILROAD MUSEUM 102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay

We are open Sat. & Sun. 10AM-4PM and invite you to our Visitor Center, Theodore Roosevelt's historic train station, display yard with railroad equipment and turntable.

Cash Only • Alcohol not included • Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included.

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At the Visitor Center enjoy viewing an exhibit of 20 posters featuring Advertising Art from the Golden Age of Railroading.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Arts & Entertainment Calendar NYCB LIVE, HOME OF NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • www.nycblive.com Saturday, June 9, 8 p.m.

U2 — Experience + Innocence Tour Thursday, June 14, 7:30 p.m.

Tim McGraw & Faith Hill — Soul2Soul The World Tour Through Sunday, July 1 (check venue website for daily showtimes) Cirque du Soleil: VOLTA Through Sunday, Dec. 23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Empire State Fair Market: Every Sunday through Dec. 23.

NORTHWELL HEALTH AT JONES BEACH THEATER Ocean Parkway, Wantaugh (866) 558-8468 • www.jonesbeach.com Friday, June 15, 5 p.m.

106.1 WBLI Summer Jam: Shawn Mendes / Backstreet Boys / Meghan Trainor / 5 Seconds of Summer Saturday, June 16, 6:30 p.m.

103.5 KTUs KTUphoria: Dua Lipa, Ne-Yo, Charlie Puth, Sting, Shaggy, Pitbull & Enrique Iglesias FOREST HILLS STADIUM 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills (888) 929-7849 • www.foresthillsstadium. com Friday, June 8, 6 p.m.

Belle and Sebastian with Perfume Genius and Frakie Cosmos Saturday, June 9, 6 p.m.

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and The Head and the Heart Wednesday, June 13, 6:15 p.m.

Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters with Special Guest Sheryl Crow NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5205 • www.thetheatreatwestbury. com Thursday, June 14, 8 p.m.

Johnny Mathis — The Voice of Romance Tour Saturday, June 16, 8 p.m.

Howie Mandel THE PARAMOUNT 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 • www.paramountny.com Friday, June 8, 7:30 p.m.

Rockin’ Fights 31: Danny Gonzalez to Face Justin Savi Sunday, June 10, 7 p.m.

Gin Blossoms with Vertical Horizon and Tonic Friday, June 15, 8 p.m.

Gary Gulman THE SPACE AT WESTBURY 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283-5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury. com Friday, June 8, 8 p.m.

Blue Oyster Cult Saturday, June 16, 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Broadway Dance Academy Celebrates a Decade of Performing Arts LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-1384 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.

com Wednesday, June 13, 2 p.m.

Classical Jazz with the Paul Joseph Trio GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • www.goldcoastarts.org Monday, June 11, 6:30 p.m. (food tasting), 8 p.m. (film screening) Movies to Dine for — “The Quest of Alain Ducasse” NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor (516) 484-9338 • www.nassaumuseum.org Friday, June 8, 9:30 a.m.

Fri-Yay Art Days! at The Manes Center Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m.

Studio Saturdays at The Manes Center Sunday, June 10, 1 p.m.

Family Sundays at the Museum SANDS POINT PRESERVE CONSERVANCY/ HEMPSTEAD HOUSE 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point (516) 571-7901 • www.sandspointpreserve.org Sunday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Father’s Day Birdhouse Building LONG ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 11 Davis Ave., Garden City (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org Friday, June 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Kids in the Kitchen: French Toast Muffins For children ages 3-5. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members) Friday, June 8, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Summer Garden Stones Children ages 3 and up can create their own colorful garden stone to celebrate the arrival of summer. Ongoing event through June 22.

Free with museum admission.

Saturday, June 9, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Love is Love Children ages 3 and up will read “The Great Big Book of Families” to coincide with LGBTQ Pride Month. Free with museum admission, but ticket required. Ask at front desk about availability.

BARNES AND NOBLE 1542 Northern Blvd., Manhasset and 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place (516) 365-6723 (Manhasset) (516) 741-9850 (Carle Place) • www.barnesandnoble.com Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m.

“Incredibles 2” Story Time Saturday, June 9, 2 p.m.

Lego Star Wars “Who, What, Where” Game Manhasset store only.

BOOK REVUE 313 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 271-1442 • www.bookrevue.com Friday, June 8, 7 p.m.

Jenna Blum and Alyson Richman: “The Lost Family” Monday, June 11, 7 p.m.

Beth Fiteni: “The Green Wardrobe Guide” Tuesday, June 12, 7 p.m.

Molly England: “Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Empowered Woman” CINEMA ARTS CENTRE 423 Park Ave., Huntington

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Community Calendar

A&E Calendar cont’d (631) 423-7611 • www.cinemaartscentre.org Tuesday, June 12, 7:30 p.m.

Film Screening: “The Leisure Seeker”

Saturday, June 9, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

June Artists of the Month: Colleen Pastore and K. Van Tassel

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1 South Ave., Garden City (516) 877-4000 • www.aupac.adelphi.edu Friday, June 8, 7:30 p.m.

Chamber Orchestra of New York

THE WHALING MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor (631) 367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum. org Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Mermaids, Myths and Sea Monsters Children of all ages can find out how these stories began and create related crafts. $12 per child; $5 for adults; members half price.

Thursday, June 14, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Harbor Nights: Whales, Ales and Salty Tales For adults, the annual evening of beer and cheese tastings. $10 members; $15 online; $25 at the door.

THE DOLPHIN BOOKSHOP & CAFE 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop. com Friday, June 8, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Cafe Music at the Dolphin Sunday, June 10, 11:30 a.m.

Story Time & Craft: “If You Want to Fall Asleep” with author Jackie Kramer Through Saturday, June 30 John P. Cardone Photography Exhibit THE ART GUILD 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset (516) 304-5797 • www.theartguild.org Friday, June 8, 6 to 8 p.m.

2018 Members Showcase Reception Garden Party Reception and Awards Ceremony Saturday, June 9, 16, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Art Studio (Ages 8 to 12) Mini Sessions $65 members/$100 noon-members per child/ per session Saturday, June 9, 16, 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Art Explorations (Ages 5 to 7) Mini Sessions $65 members/$100 noon-members per child/ per session OLD WESTBURY GARDENS 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury 311 or (516) 869-6311 • www.clarkbotanic.org Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m.

Eat Up! What’s Cookin’ in the Gardens: Roses PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay (516) 922-8678 • www.plantingfields.org Saturday, June 9, 11:30 a.m.

Exhibition — Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney: Sculpture Exhibit on display through Sept. 30.

TURN OF THE CORKSCREW BOOKS AND WINE 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 764-6000 • www.turnofthecorkscrew. com

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NYU WINTHROP HOSPITAL (516) 663-3916 • www.winthrop.org Friday, June 8, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Free Prostate Cancer Support Group At the Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, 1300 Franklin Ave., Suite ML-5 in Garden City.

Sessions are free, but pre-registration is required by calling 516-663-1017.

Wednesday, June 13, 1:15 p.m.

Changes with Aging: What You Need to Know At the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Ave. in Mineola. Admission is free, but seating is limited by calling 516-663-8300.

Thursday, June 14, 6:30 p.m.

Free Group Session & Support Group: “Wellness and Transplant” At the NYU Winthrop Research and Academic Center, 101 Mineola Blvd. in Mineola. Admission is free, but reservations are required by calling 516-287-1369.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION AT SHELTER ROCK 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset (516) 627-6560 • www.uucsr.org Friday, June 8, 1 p.m.

Bridge Lessons and Game Play Wednesday, June 13, 7:30 p.m.

Inisfada Zen Sitting Meditation Continued on Page 42

COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM 1660 Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor (516) 692-6768 • www.cshfishhatchery.org Sunday, June 17, 10 a.m.

Happy Father’s Day: Free admission for Dads when accompanied by their children.

WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station (631) 427-5240 • www.waltwhitman.org Saturday, June 9, 7 p.m.

“Out of the Justice of Women” Performance & Art Exhibit by LI HS for the Arts (Celebrating Women With Walt Whitman) ROCK HALL MUSEUM 199 Broadway, Lawrence (516) 239-1157 • www.friendsofrockhall.org Sunday, June 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vintage Antique Fun Car Show Show is open to any make vehicle 25 years (1993) or older, including classics, antiques, customs, hot rods and trucks. For vehicle registration, call 516-662-9379. Day of show fee of $10. Free admission for spectators.

SYMPHONIC POPS OF LONG ISLAND Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville (516) 414-1831 • www.symphonicpopsli.org Sunday, June 10, 2 p.m.

Symphonic Pops of Long Island Concert The program will include Malaguena, An American Symphony, Burt Bacharach Medley, The Cowboys Overture and other favorites.

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Community Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 41 Friday, June 15, 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Group Book Series: “Last Child in the Woods” by Richard Louv Sunday, June 17, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Seasonal Cooking Class in the Veatch Kitchen SID JACOBSON JCC 300 Forest Drive, Greenvale (516) 484-1545 • www.sjjcc.org Friday, June 8, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Shabbat Under the Stars Sing, dance braid challah and play at Bernice Jacobson Day School and Camp, 340 Wheatley Road, Old Westbury.

THE COMMUNITY SYNAGOGUE 160 Middle Neck Road, Port Washington (516) 883-3144 • www.commsyn.org Friday, June 8, 6:30 p.m.

Shabbat on the Lawn Pot Luck BBQ follows at 7:30 p.m. To RSVP, call 516-883-3144 x328.

NORTH SIDE SCHOOL 110 East Williston Ave., East Williston (516) 333-6860 • www.ewsdonline.org Saturday, June 9, 1 p.m.

North Side’s Centennial Celebration and EWSD’s Walk-a-Thon Centennial Celebration begins at 1 p.m., short ceremony at 1:45 p.m., walk-a-thom begins at 2:15 p.m. (bring your phones and headphones) and ends at 3 p.m.

KINGS PARK 2018 FARMER’S MARKET Sunday, June 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Head over to the Kings Park Farmers Market (Municipal Lot. 25A and Main St.), which will be open every Sunday through Oct. 7.

STEPHEN C. WIDOM CULTURAL ARTS AT TEMPLE EMANUEL 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck (516) 482-5701 • www.scwculturalarts.org Sunday, June 10, 3 p.m.

Musical: “Funny Girl” presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions

of care giving and your relationship with your loved one (over age 60). Held at the Port Washington Senior Center (80 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington).

BEACH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE Tuesday, June 12, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Every Tuesday through Aug. 28 at North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington. All levels welcome.

For more information, call 631-355-1293.

OLDE TRADING POST 1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 492-3195 • www.oldetradingpost.com Tuesday, June 12, 7:30 p.m.

Game on Trivia every Tuesday night.

LONG ISLAND ROAD RUNNERS CLUB WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUMMER SERIES Wednesday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. for kids; 7 p.m. for adults Every Wednesday through Aug. 8 at Eisenhower Park, Field 2, East Meadow. Cost: $12 (adult)/$6 (kids). For more information, contact Peter Cirona at 516-797-2685.

NORTHWELL HEALTH (855) 544-1250 • www.northwell.edu Wednesday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Free Beast Cancer Education Program This educational event will present the

latest research and treatments on breast cancer at Northwell Health’s corporate office, 2000 Marcus Ave., 2nd floor conference room, in New Hyde Park. To register for the event or for more information, call 516-734-8727.

VFW HALL SUMMER LUAH 2163 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park Friday, June 15, 7 p.m.

New Hyde Park Collumbiettes Luah Dinner, music, raffles, door prizes. $25 (BYOB — wine or beer). For more information, contact phylthomas609@gmail.com or jbird33325@verizon.net.

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WALK ‘N TALK SINGLES Monday, June 11, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Blankets of Love Held at Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Ave. in New Hyde Park, the group provides an opportunity for seniors in the community to come together and work on a meaningful project. Each blanket is donated to a worthy cause.

Wednesday, June 13, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Games People Play Play card and board games with “gameminded” people at Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Ave. in New Hyde Park.

Wednesday, June 13, 20 and 27, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Caregiver to a Spouse Support Group Learn new ways of coping with demands

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Shelter Rock Library New Hyde Park Shelter Rock Library 165 Searingtown Road South, Albertson; 516-248-7363; www.srpl.org.

ART IN MAY AND JUNE The artwork of Smithtown native Donna Gabusi, who makes face portraits with pencil and landscapes with mostly earth colors of acrylic.

SONGBIRDS Tuesday, June 12 at 1:30 p.m.

An informal gathering will precede the presentation at 1 p.m.

Join Patricia Shih for a celebration of five female folk

artists: Ronnie Gilbert of the Weavers; Joan Baez; Mary Travers; Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell. Shih will perform, share screen clips and discuss these giants of folk music.

MEDICAID ENROLLMENT FOR THE AGED, BLIND AND DISABLED Thursday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enrollment will run on a first-come, first-served basis, free of charge.

SENIOR RAP GROUP Monday, July 2, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For the 55+ set who have

a lifetime of experiences to share. Come and join Shelter Rock Public Library Senior Rap Group on selected Mondays.

This group discussion is led by longtiime group member David Marx.

CANASTA Monday, July 2, 1:30 p.m.

Canasta has made a big comeback. Join in playing this very social game. Limited materials will be available, so if you own a set, feel free to bring it with you.

Community Calendar

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 Library patrons connected Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to the Internet are asked to to 3:30 p.m., at Clinton G. Martin check the website: www. cancellations.com for Library Park, Marcus Ave. and New Hyde weather related closings/pro- Park Road; Notre Dame Golden Age Guild (516-352-7203) meets gram cancellations. In order to access this service, Library Wednesdays (except in July and Aug.), 1:15 to 3:30 p.m., at Notre District residents can log on Dame R.C. Church, Mayfair Road to cancellations.com, type in and New Hyde Park Road; New their zip code or Great Neck Hyde Park Senior Chorus (516Library and obtain information on program cancellations 775-8118) meets Mondays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at Clinton G. Martin or Library closings. In addiPark, Marcus Ave. and New Hyde tion, at no charge, residents Park Road. For more information on can request automatic emails from cancellations.com these and other senior groups, call the Town of North Hempstead at when the Library has posted 311 or 516-869-6311 or go to www. any information. This is a great way for Library District northhempsteadny.gov. residents who are conNEW HYDE PARK KNIGHTS OF nected online to be advised of weather related changes in COLUMBUS Council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at Library hours or programs.

8 p.m. at Martin Hall, across from Holy Spirit Church on South Sixth St. in New Hyde Park (516-352-2852). Knights of Columbus Senior Club meets at 11 a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month except in July and August at Michael J. Tully Park at 1801 Evergreen Ave. in New Hyde Park.

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.

Great Neck Library Great Neck Library Station Branch is located at 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level) in the Gardens at Great Neck Plaza.

Great Neck Lakeville Branch is located at 475 Great Neck Road. Great Neck 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 AT 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.

STICKS IN THE STACKS AT LAKEVILLE The group now meets on Wednesdays, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Learn the basics or brush up on what you already know. All skill levels are welcome.

PROJECT INDEPENDENCE AT PARKVILLE FOR 60+ Social Discussion Group meets on Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Men’s Group meets on Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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Hillside Library 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.

FILM: “THE 15:17 TO PARIS” Friday, June 8 at 1:30 p.m.

PG-13; 1 hr. 34 min.; biography/ drama. Three Americans discover a terrorist plot aboard a train while in France.

CARDS, COLORING, GAMES & COFFEE Monday, June 11 at 1 p.m.

Relax and de-stress by joining these afternoon activities.

CAREER COUNSELING Tuesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13. Appt. times are 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m., 1:15

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS FOR EDUCATION If you would like volunteer in the

p.m. and 2 p.m. Email to schedule an appt.

WOMEN OF STRENGTH Tuesday, June 12 at 7 p.m.

Topic: Energy: How to Tap Into and Maintain Our Own Vitality. Women of Strength is an invitation for all women to unite, connect and embrace the journey of returning home to our true selves.

FOR KIDS:

SNUGGLE TALES STORY TIME Monday, June 11 at 1:15 p.m. and Wednesday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. Ages: 12 to 36 months (with parent or caretaker). Stories, songs, movement fun and a craft.

TALES FOR TYKES Thursday, June 14 at 1:15 p.m.

Story fun for children ages 3 to 4 years old. Must be preregistered.

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 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 Floral Park Library 17 Caroline Place, Floral Park 516-326-6330; www. floralparklibrary.org MONDAY MOVIE: “MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS” Monday, June 11, 1:30 p.m. When a murder occurs on a lavish train

ride after an avalanche causes a delay, Hercule Poirot tries to find the killer before the train can start up again.

Based on the bestselling novel by Agatha Christie, the film stars Kenneth Branagh. Rated PG-13; 114 mins.

MADE WITH LOVE

KNITTING GROUP Monday, June 11 at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, June 13 at 11 a.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.

No sign-up required.

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Life’s Angels give back through poker

“Congratulations to my wife on winning the Long Island Power Women in Business Award.

Your hard work and perseverance has paid off.

Wishing you the very best for the future!”

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BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I Lillian Torres was given away to her aunt and uncle when she was three days old.

As a child, she was molested and attempted suicide before living through a domestic violence situation as an adult, according to the nonprofit organization Life’s Angels.

Now a single mother of two, Torres, a medical assistant, recently had to take time off from work for surgery to remove precancerous cells.

Torres’ story of survival against the odds and the stories of nine others touched the pokerloving men of" Life’s Angels," founded last year to help make a difference in the lives of people who have been dealt a tough hand in life, board member Jeff Schwartz said.

After raising more than $45,000 in their second annual charity poker tournament, held every April, the group gave $10,000 checks to three beneficiaries, including Torres, Rob Roy and Chris Benedetto, as well as donating funds to send seven special needs children to summer camp this year through the Mid Island Y Jewish Community Center in Plainview and the Interfaith Nutrition Network in Hempstead.

Benedetto was diagnosed with trilateral retinoblastoma in 2002 and after multiple rounds of chemotherapy relapsed in 2017 and was diagnosed with a tumor in his left femur.

In the middle of the night a few years ago, Roy woke up and fell to the floor, paralyzed from the waist down. After learning to walk again, Roy discovered a small cut on his foot had become infected and his leg was amputated below the knee.

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Life’s Angels Board Member Bruce Irom hugs a beneficiary from their annual charity poker tournament. their personal path to success,”"Life’s Angels Chairman Bradley Siegel said.

The inaugural tournament in 2017 raised more than $20,000, Schwartz said, and the group was able to give $10,000 each to two beneficiaries — a college student with cancer and a high school coach who was hospitalized for 15 months.

Schwartz said next year’s tournament, set for April 29, is open to poker players across the area.

The winner of the charity tournament is sent to the Las Vegas World Series of Poker for the" $10,000 buy-in game.

Richard Evans of Roslyn Heights said the Life’s Angels name was chosen because the group wanted to be angels in people’s lives, and the recipients

Wednesday at 388 Restaurant in Roslyn Heights were outwardly grateful during their acceptances.

After Torres posed for photos with the board, she asked if she could hug everyone.

Melissa Falcone said her 15-year-old son, Anthony, who has Asperger syndrome, was bullied for years but made his first friends last year at summer camp. Now, Falcone’s mother has stage four Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and as her mother’s primary caregiver, Falcone said she didn’t know if she could afford to send Anthony to camp again.

“We didn’t think he’d be able to be able to go again to have the wonderful experience, and thanks to you all, he’s able to do this again,” Falcone said.

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COMMUNITY & SCHOOL NEWS

Phillips tours NHP McDonald’s

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Sewanhaka High School students participated in and raised money for Emma’s Mile.

Sewanhaka kids raise for cause Sewanhaka High School students participated in and raised money for Emma’s Mile, part of the Hance Family Foundation’s Beautiful Me 5K Run/Walk on May 19.

The race starts at the entrance of Centennial Gardens and tours the streets of Floral Park. Sewanhaka junior Nicole Ruiz sang the national anthem at the beginning of the race and seventh-grader Sam Hodiwalla placed third in the mile run.

NHP kids’ essays and art honored

State Sen. Elaine Phillips recently toured the Denton House McDonald’s, a historic landmark in New Hyde Park, which was built in 1795 as a farmhouse and converted into a McDonald’s in 1985.

“McDonald’s has been an American icon for over 50 years and an industry leader in both fast food and franchising,” Phillips said.” Today, McDonald’s provides pathways to further success by providing employees with educational and careerbuilding opportunities. Thank you to Owner and Denton House Operator, Jack Bert, for inviting me to tour the restaurant and learn first-hand about all of McDonald’s programs.”

McDonald’s “Archways to Opportunity” program is a free educational program available to over 800,000 employees offering English language training, high school completion, college tuition assistance and academic advising.

As of December 2017, the program has increased access to education for more than 20,400

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State Sen. Elaine Phillips recently toured the Denton House McDonald’s. company-owned and participating franchisee restaurant employees, including 6,100 graduates from the English Under the Arches program and over 260 graduates from the High School Completion Program. McDonald’s has also provided more than $21 million in high school

and college tuition assistance in less than three years.

During her visit, Phillips met director of operations, Leslie Migliorelli – who is currently taking advantage of the tuitionassistance program to further her education.

NHP math team places The 12th!Annual Nassau County Math Olympiad Tournament took place on May 31 at State University of New York at Old Westbury.

Teams from each of the four public elementary schools and Notre Dame represented the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park school district. Students qualified for the teams by being the top scorers in the Math Olympiad contests that took place

in their schools throughout the year.

Hillside Grade sixth grader, Nathaniel Park, ! took home third place in the individual competition and Justin Semet, Manor Oaks sixth grader placed fifth.

They competed against over 300 other students from Nassau County that participated in the 2018 tournament.

Maheshwari wins at ISEF PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

New Hyde Park Memorial High School students, from left, Emily Yuan, Andrea Bouzas, Joana Thomas, Katie Gutierrez and Chesca Turingan are pictured with Principal Richard Faccio left, English teacher Anna Caruso, Art Chairperson Katrin Marino, and art teachers Greg Veffer and Danielle Livoti, right.

Five students from New Hyde Park Memorial High School received recognition in the Freedom to Read Essay and Art Contest.

For essays from students aged 16 to 18, Emily Yuan won for “Mulan,” Andrea Bouzos was a finalist for “The Sun and Her Flowers,” and

Joana Thomas was honored for “Harry Potter Series.”

For art from students aged 16 to 18, Katie Gutierrez was a finalist for “The Wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn,” and Chesca Turingan was a finalist for “Spirited Away.”

Herricks High School junior Eish Maheshwari earned two awards at the 2018 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Maheshwari went too the event in Pittsburgh with Science Research teacher Renée!Barcia.

Maheshwari has received the Grand Award, fourth-place, in Translational Medicine with a $500 prize and!a special award from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia with a $9,500 scholarship for four years!if he chooses to attend the school.!He presented his research project, “Strategies for Tuning the Release Profile of Curcumin-Loaded Nanoparticles to Improve Drug Bioavailability and Optimize Sustainable Delivery,” to a panel of judges that are leaders in industry and research.

At Herricks High School, Maheshwari has been mentored by Barcia since the ninth grade and worked with her to prepare for the challenging questions at this competition.!He was also mentored by Dr. Joel Friedman of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Department of Physiology and Biophysics.

Maheshwari advanced to the 2018 ISEF after being recognized as a Long Island Science Congress

PHOTO COURTESY OF HERRICKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Herricks High School junior Eish Maheshwari earned two awards at the 2018 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

Regional Finalist in April. He is also among only 14 Long Island entrants that qualified for the New York State Science Congress by achieving this distinction.

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Phillips honors SUNY student rep Elmont native and SUNY Cortland graduate Michael Braun was sworn in as the newly elected SUNY Student Assembly president earlier today in Albany.

During his visit to the State Capital, state Sen. Elaine Phillips presented Braun with an official New York State resolution in recognition of his achievements.

“Michael is the embodiment of what makes our SUNY system so exemplary. His outstanding service to his community coupled with his initiative and drive to propel our State’s public college system forward makes him a perfect fit to take on the responsibilities he will face as President. I know the Elmont community is proud to call Michael one of their own and we wish him nothing but the best of luck with his new duties,” Phillips said.

Braun, who graduated from SUNY Cortland in 2017, was elected in April by his peers across the SUNY system to serve as President of the SUNY SA. The new role places Braun as the top student government representative for the largest public university system in the country, with over 600,000 students that attend one of the 64 campuses throughout the state.

“It’s an amazing feeling to know that the students across this system trust in me to serve as their next president,” Braun said. “We’re the next generation of leaders in New York State. For my fellow students to listen to me and believe in my vision, that’s a great feeling. It’s

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF STATE SEN. ELAINE PHILLIPS

Elmont native and SUNY Cortland graduate Michael Braun was sworn in as the newly elected SUNY Student Assembly president earlier today in Albany with state Sen. Elaine Phillips. something that motivates me every day.”

In addition to his role as president where he will be a crucial voice on student topics such as college acces-

sibility, affordability and overall student life, Braun will also be a voting member of the 18-person SUNY Board of Trustees, a Trustee of the NYS Higher Education Services Corporation, and a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet.

The passion and interest in public service began for Braun at a very young age when he volunteered as a community outreach coordinator in his hometown of Elmont. That passion remained with him while attending Elmont Memorial High School where he was involved with a number of sports and extracurricular activities, including class president.

“My time at Elmont Memorial HS was incredibly invaluable and provided me with the leadership skills that helped me get where I am today. The supportive community that I had and continue to have back home is what motivates me to keep progressing forward. I am incredibly grateful to my Elmont family and would not be anywhere close to where I am today without them,” Braun said.

This fall, Braun will be entering his second year as a graduate student at Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy at the University at Albany. He is pursuing his Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Politics, Policy, and Institutions.

Braun officially assumes office and responsibilities as president on Friday, June 1.

F.P. students face ‘The Sharks’

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Seven students from New Hyde Park Memorial High School received Scholarships for Academic Excellence from the New York State Board of Regents. They are pictured with Principal Richard Faccio, left.

Scholarships for NHP students Seven students from New Hyde Park Memorial High School received Scholarships for Academic Excellence from the New York State Board of Regents.

They are Tatianna Dugue, Christina Jacob, Aashish John, Kayla

Loubriel, Arianna Ragusa, Saumya Sharma and Mengchen Tsai.

Principal Richard Faccio and the entire New Hyde Park Memorial High School community extend their best wishes to the students in their future endeavors.

Sixth-grade Programs Reaching Out to Broaden Experiences students at John Lewis Childs School demonstrated their creativity and entrepreneurial skills during the school’s annual “Shark Tank.”

Prior to the event, PROBE students worked together in groups to develop prototypes of products that solve everyday problems under the guidance of teacher Janice Hyland. They created advertisements, financial plans that broke down necessary costs of their products and overhead, and a pitch to deliver to a panel of “Sharks,” similar to the television show “Shark Tank.” Floral Park-Bellerose School District Superintendent Michael Dantona, board of education Trustee Laura Trentacoste, sixth-grade teacher Robert DeBenedittis and parent Dean Patalano served as the “Sharks” and listened as the students presented their plans. They also asked questions about the financial investment they were seeking, future plans and how their profits would be spent.

The products presented in-

cluded the All Holder, to hold items such as pens and books, a Study Clock, to help students keep track of their study time, the Crystal Ball 250, which provides new ideas to users, the Attach and Relax, a drawer that doubles as a school supply wagon for students, the Fox Box, a supply box that organizes school supplies, the Box, which charges multiple devices simultaneously, and Snappy Desks, which connects desks and tables to avoid having gaps in between. Ultimately, John DiMeo, Jake Urban and Lauren Patalano, the creators of the

Snappy Desks, placed first in the competition.

Principal Susan Cvitkovich Fazio commended the students on the products they created and all of their hard work.

“Yes, the presentations were great, but I think the best part about this was the way the students answered questions from the Sharks,” she said.

“We were so impressed by the way you were able to respond to the random questions that were asked; that tells us how much work and research you put into these products and into these presentations.”

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A push for county transgender rights

BY R E B ECC A K L A R Nassau County’s human rights law currently protects people with 15 defined statuses.

Gender identity is not one of them, Juli Grey-Owens, director of the Long Island Transgender Advocacy Coalition, said in an interview.

Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker! (D-Plainview) announced at a Sunday rally hosted by the coalition that he has re-filed legislation to amend the law to do so.

“The transgender community is totally excluded from this coverage and experiencing tremendous amounts of discrimination in housing, employment, recreationally, socially … we need to be further inclusive in this statute,” Drucker said in an interview.

If the legislation passes, it “certainly would inform the public that it is not OK to discriminate against us,” Grey-Owens said.

The coalition held its fifth transgender rights rally and march in Mineola on Sunday.

Nassau County Legislature minority members including Drucker, Joshua Lafazan (D-Syosset) and Debra Mulé (D-Freeport) joined advocates at the rally, which

attracted more than 100 participants this year, Grey-Owens said.

The coalition is advocating for laws on the state and county level to protect transgender and gender nonconforming people.

Expanding the county human rights law is an effort that Drucker’s predecessor, the late Legislator Judy Jacobs, undertook.

She was blocked by the GOP, which never even let the bill go to committee, Drucker said.

Drucker’s bill, which is co-sponsored by members of the minority caucus, would add definitions of “gender,” “gender identity” and “transgender” to the existing human rights law.

“The Republicans have said we don’t need it,” Grey-Owens said.

Drucker called those opposed to expanding the county’s human rights law “narrow-minded” and “out of touch with our society of 2018.”

Drucker added that there should not even be a perception that the transgender community is not protected.

“There’s no such thing as redundancy when it comes to legislation, and making sure you protect anyone,” Drucker said.

“It leaves no ambiguity.”

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Herricks Leisure Club embraces spring

BY D O R O T H Y D A LY Spring – beautiful and bountiful and much appreciated by the members of the Herricks Leisure Club after we endured “The Winter of our Discontent.”

As the landscape blooms and entrances so do our seniors grow and learn from our encounters and activities at our club.

Our meetings of March 29 and April 5 were precluded by the school recess which commemorated Passover and Easter, but we returned on April 12 to a fully-scheduled assembly.

Corresponding Secretary Terry Lanese reported on several illnesses and Legislative Chairlady Tess Fiorentino notified us that new Medicare cards are being implemented. Treasurer Jim Kovalsky informed us of March income and expenses while Membership Chairlady Jeanette Kovalsky told us of the substantial return on the “Trash and Treasure” fundraiser. Director Hilda Escobar announced that Jeanette will be our honoree for Senior Recognition Day this year.

Our guest singer Carl Klippel serenaded us with his guitar and voice. We were then visited

by Superintendent Fino Celano

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HERRICKS LEISURE CLUB

The Herricks Leisure Club held its Senior Recognition Lunch on May 23, at the Harbor Links Golf Course.

Herricks Middle math exhibits Members of Herricks Middle School’s Math Research program demonstrated their expertise on May 25, when they presented their projects in a schoolwide Math Fair. The group of seventh- and eighth-graders featured various mathematics topics that interest them and shared their findings with students and faculty members who toured the exhibit.

The school’s cafeteria was filled with a variety of display boards and digital presentations. Under the guidance of Math Fair organizers Stacy Hart and Alyssa Khan, the students have been preparing for this event, as well as the recent Long Island Math Fair held at Hofstra University, since September. The Math Research program at the middle school meets weekly and provides an opportunity for students to explore aspects of math beyond what the classroom curriculum covers.

Among the subjects that projects concentrated on were Parabolas, the Sierpinski Triangle, the Golden Rectangle, Matrices and Determinants and Arithmetic Sequences. Some students conducted research that applied math to other parts of life, such as Mathematics in Music and Cell Phone Usage. They supported their work through graphs, models, formulas and important facts.

The experience equipped students with skills in presenting/ public speaking, research and organization in addition to an exceptional understanding of advanced mathematics concepts.

and Assistant Superintendent for Business Lisa Rutkoske who spoke of the notable accomplishments of the Herricks students. President Lillian Ciesluk conducted a remembrance of 6 birthdays which was followed by a tasty pizza party.

When we convened on April 19, we learned that our traveling Vice President Frank Vendinello and his wife Ann were vacationing in New Orleans and that the Schrecks are back from their Florida sojourn. We were alerted to a vehicle scam and the STOP program.

On April 26, Frank recommended New Orleans to the “Young at Heart” and we were advised that 97 year old Stella Siegel had passed away. A most entertaining show ensued when our guests Lynn Gamboni and her partner Lou danced into our hearts with an engaging performance of ballroom dance numbers.

A delightful trip occurred on April 30 when we ventured to the Westbury Manor to partake of a succulent lunch and the effervescent show “Funny Girl” arranged by Marie Cristello.

We gathered together on May 3 for a celebration of 4 birthdays rendered by Frank Vendinello in the absence of our vacationing President. Jim Kovalsky submitted a succinct financial report.

Our convergence of May 10 was an exceptional one. After a brief meeting, we honored our 96 year old Legislative Chairlady Tess Fiorentini who after countless years of service to our club and the community is moving to Arizona to be with her son. Director Escobar offered a presentation and a collage from our group. Fiorentini’s niece Kathleen spoke admiringly of her aunt’s long-time civic-mindedness and Fiorentini’s brother-

in-law Mario concurred.

A fitting tribute ensued from school officials and politicians. Superintendents Celano and Rutkoske praised her for her passion for community.

Town Clerk Wayne Wink and Councilman Peter Zuckerman relayed that they were sad to lose Fiorentini but wished her well.

Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth presented a proclamation declaring May 10 a Day of Recognition for Fiorentini. Fiorentini thanked our members and all the dignitaries who attended this special event. To top off this iconic afternoon, we savored a catered chicken luncheon in honor of Mother’s Day. Indeed, the Herricks Leisure Club has provided superior activities to our members and so, although we have reached our Autumn years, “Younger Than Springtime Are We.”

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Mostly free, DiNapoli should divest funds from fossil fuels sometimes brave

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am running for state Comptroller on the Green Party line to challenge the incumbent, Tom DiNapoli, over his refusal to divest the state pension funds from fossil fuels.

It makes no sense to invest funds in companies that are driving catastrophic climate change.

Why invest in generating more extreme weather – rising tides, floods, hurricanes and wildfires?

Putting billions of dollars into Exxon and other fossil fuel companies is also a risky financial decision.

Market funds without fossil fuels outperform those that include them. With the world having agreed to move away from fossil fuel towards renewable energy, companies like Exxon do not have a sustainable business model.

Since 350.org started the divestment campaign five years ago, more than 700 institutions with $6 trillion in assets have agreed to divest,

including New York City.

If New York State had divested when first asked to, we would have an extra $5 billion.

As comptroller, I will be an advocate for progressive revenues – higher taxes on the wealthy and lower property taxes."

We need to restore ago revenue sharing to local governments to the 8 percent level.

The comptroller should speak out when state officials fail to comply with legal requirements such as funding for schools. I would advocate for solutions such as single-payer health care to lower costs.

When I served on my Town Board, I was able to help cut local property taxes every single year while expanding local services. I look forward to accomplishing a similar goal at the state level.

Mark Dunlea Poestenkill N.Y.

Colon cancer screening guidelines are lifesavers

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olon cancer screening is now being recommended for age 45 instead of 50.

The American Cancer Society has put this recommendation out because of rising cases of colon cancer for people under the age of 50. It is now the second cause of death in America.

I myself was first tested at age 50 and polyps were discovered and were benign and non-cancerous. If I was not screened, this could have turned cancerous. I now get tested every five years now and (I’m) free and clear (at) 69 years old.

I did, however, come down with prostrate cancer three years ago and was treated and in remission. Again I was tested for that.

In my opinion getting screened for colon cancer is essential for good health. These cancers are treatable if caught early. That is why I call for all men and women to get screened, for your life depends upon it and your family depends on it as well.

Frederick R. Bedell, Jr. Mineola

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Port Chest BBQ fest a success

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very year Alper’s True Value Hardware, located at the corner of Main Street and Irma Avenue in Port Washington, presents a BBQ festival street fair to raise money for the Community Chest of Port Washington, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the residents of Port Washington."" This year’s event — the 10th annual — held on May 20th was the most financially successful ever.

Adam Novick, a fifth genin attendance at the ceremony, the day not about eration Alper “produces” the us. Memorial Day or Decoration Day is a federal event. He does it all and he holiday for remembering the people who died does it because he gets the while serving in our armed forces. fact that our neighbors and "On Sunday, November 11th at 11 a.m. sharp friends are struggling (often we will be having our annual Veterans Day cersilently) and so he pushes for emony at the Sousa Band Shell. every extra dollar knowing It will also be the 100th anniversary of the arthat the more we raise, the mistice that ended the First World War. The public more we can help. Also, what is welcome and encouraged to celebrate this hispeople may not understand is toric event with us. that each of the BBQ teams Jerry Devine puts in at least 12 hours to American Legion Post 509! ! prepare, smoke, grill and Port Washington present food for thousands

Memorial Day honors those who gave their lives r. Torrance’s article on this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Sousa Band Shell in Port Washington was a refreshing change from the usual coverage of this annual event. The front-page placement of a picture of the rifle squad giving a 21-gun salute, the first line about the centennial of the last year of the First World War, the quotation from “In Flanders Field” and the other quotes from the ceremony were excellent.

"There was only one error in the article, the headline “A day for remembering military veterans in Port.”

While there was a recognition of the veterans

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imothy Tebow ‘took a knee,’ To pray for something personal,see?

For whatever it was, Though you might disagree And hold a different policy , That was his right In a democracy.

"When Colin Kaepernick took the field, The Constitution was also his shield Believing ‘Justice for All’ just was.

Despite the critics he wouldn’t yield.

Others joined lest it be revealed That freedom for some Could be selectively repealed.

"Although to the Great Again Leader They had not appealed, He pounced and announced That the traitors be Banished and flailed.

And as for ‘their owners ‘?

Like puppies they heeled.

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of Karmacue attendees. It is truly a remarkable display of giving.

So after all the tents were taken down, the awards given and Irma Avenue cleaned up, $10,000 was donated to the Community Chest of Port Washington to help Port residents who are struggling.

When we consider all the hard work that is put into Karmacue by Adam, the entire Alper’s family, the bands (Chuck Idol and Hat Trixx), the food vendors (Bagel Schmear, Bareburger, Ralph’s and Yummy Gyro), Soul Shine (who did the crafts) and the volunteers, we are speechless.

The board and staff of the Community Chest of Port Washington say, “Thank You,” with all our hearts to everyone who helped.

Julie Meer Harnick Executive Director, Community Chest of Port Washington

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Belmont Park plan to take years

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ov. Cuomo’s promise of significant increases in LIRR service to coincide with the Islanders Hockey Team stadium planned opening by 2021 at Belmont Park continues to be unrealistic. “New coalition fights to halt Belmont” (Rebecca Klar — May 25).

Conversion of the Belmont Park LIRR Station and other capital improvements such as additional track interlockings to provide improved and more frequent service to and from the future new Belmont Park Islanders Arena may take between three to five years.!

You may just end up with off peak shuttle service between Jamaica and Belmont Park LIRR Stations. The most difficult challenge will be trying to provide full time rush hour service evenings in both directions.! This may not be possible until both East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal begins in 2023 and renovations to all four East River Tunnels are completed by 2032.!!

There is also the need for a bus terminal to accommodate Nassau Inter County Express (NICE), New York City Transit and private charter bus operators who may establish new routes for serving Belmont Arena.! The Rockville Center NICE Bus Garage closed in April, 2017.! This resulted in consolidation of the existing bus fleet to the Mitchel Field Bus Garage.!

In coming years, how will NICE Bus be able to provide additional new services to support LIRR East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal with new feeder services to various LIRR stations, future Nassau Hub Bus Rapid

Transit project and the Belmont Islanders Arena at the same time?!

There is limited capacity at the existing Mitchel Field Bus Garage to accommodate all the buses transferred from Rockville Centre, let alone fleet expansion.

Promised improvements for the existing LIRR Belmont Park station to accommodate many of the up to anticipated 18,000 Islander game attendees are years away from becoming a reality.

There is only a series of closed door meetings between the New York State Economic Development Corporation with MTA and LIRR.! MTA Chairman Joe Lhota said earlier this year that his agency must first perform a planning study.!

Several months later, there is no evidence any planning study is under way.! This would be followed by design, engineering and construction.! As I previously wrote, he also agreed with me that there is no current capacity at Penn Station to support new Belmont Park service.! Future additional Belmont Park service would have to compete against new Port Washington branch service to Mets Willets Point for connections to the LaGuardia Air Train along with other LIRR, New Jersey Transit, Amtrak and Metro North trains for platform and track space in and out of Penn Station via the East River!Tunnels in coming years.!

Cuomo’s adopted April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 $168.2 billion budget contains no! line item to provide the MTA LIRR with additional funding for this project.! These non-existent dollars would have to be amended into the current MTA $32 billion

2014-2019 Five Year Capital Plan for supporting design and engineering, let alone construction of any future Belmont Park LIRR Intermodal Transportation Center.!

Who knows if these funds will appear within the proposed next MTA 2020-2024 Five Year Capital Plan.!

MTA HQ, Planning, Operating and Finance along with LIRR staff, are already working behind the scene to develop this document.! There is pressure to find $4.3 billion balance needed to fully fund the $6 billion Second Avenue Subway Phase 2, $1 billion more to complete LIRR East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal, several hundred million more to fully fund the $2.6 billion Main Line Third Track along with New York City Transit Presidents Andy Byfords proposed $38 billion accelerated NYC Subway Signal upgrade program which is looking for $19 billion under the next Five Year Capital Program.!

Historically, these plans are adopted one year late.! That means any new funding for the future Belmont Park LIRR Intermodal Transportation Center might not be available until 2021.!

Many of the proposed 2020-2024 Five Year Capital Program projects and programs will come from the MTA 2014-2034 Twenty Year Long Term Capital Needs Assessment report.! Both the current MTA Five Year Capital Plan and Twenty Year Capital Needs reports are available on the MTA web site. Perhaps the proposed new 2020-2024 Five Year Capital Program will be publicly released in late 2019. It will make great reading.

It will be several more years

Trump has time to testify

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ow the president’s lawyers, not the most reputable available, have presented a 20-page letter of reasons why the president does not have to answer a subpoena from the most respected eminent credible and thorough investigator available.

Trump’s lawyers present the opinion that he does not have time to appear in person to answer the most serious probing questions.

Hogwash!

The president is so busy repeating lies to his supporters, in rabble-rousing rallies that show

how shallow, hateful, inarticulate, unreasonable he is. That is the worst use of time ever heard by a political candidate.

Beyond that, is the proof that he wastes time shamefully, tweeting interminably, not stopping to punctuate, to spell correctly and grammatically.

Furthermore, every minute of his precious time, spent on the golf course, should be counted, as the percentage of the total time he has done his duty as president.

And the wandering on the White House lawn praising himself and promising projects that

never get off the ground. And gathering crowds of pathetic staff for photo ops.

They secretly dislike him and wonder who will be the next one to be derided; undoubtedly a waste of time, as is the time spent concocting insults.

And let us not forget the time he spends assembling sycophants around the table, unashamedly listening to their insincere expressions of admiration.

Does he have the time to answer a subpoena?

Esther Confino New Hyde Park

before the LIRR completes upgrading interlockings and signals adjacent to Jamaica Station. East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal may not be completed until 2023. Installation of!several new interlockings east of Belmont Park could cost tens of millions. These are necessary if the LIRR wishes to provide direct west bound service on the Hempstead, Ronkonkoma, Oyster Bay, Huntington, Port Jefferson and Speonk (via Babylon to Hicksville connection) branches rather than have riders switch at Jamaica and double back to Belmont.! This new direct service would conflict with east bound trains especially those operating during evening rush hours from Jamaica, resulting in significant delays. Completion of the Ronkonkoma branch double tracking by 2019 will increase off peak service to every thirty minutes.! Completion of Main Line Third track by 2022 will increase rush hour service on the Ronkonkoma branch.! !In addition, there will be an expansion in rush hour reverse commute services on the Hempstead, Ronkonkoma, Oyster Bay, Huntington and Port Jefferson branches.! Finally, LIRR access to Grand Central Terminal will also result in increased peak and off peak services.! Slower speeds are required when transversing interlockings.! Just stand on the Manhattan bound Queens Village LIRR Station platform and observe how long it takes for a Hempstead Branch west bound train from the Bellrose LIRR Station to travel thru two interlockings before reaching the Queens Village LIRR Station.! Eastbound trains can sit for several minutes until the westbound train clears

all the interlockings.! Imagine the congo line of trains traveling east in the evening rush hour with thousands of passengers waiting for a west bound Belmont Arena train to pass.! Any delay of several minutes creates a domino effect resulting in numerous east bound trains running late.! New equipment to expand the current fleet also needs to be delivered.! Amtrak may delay!the start of work by six years from 2019 to 2025 for work on the East River Tunnels.!!

Remember only one of four East River tunnels can be worked on at a time.! This will result in a direct reduction in rush hour service.! It will take one to two years to finish work on each tunnel.! As a result, this project may not be completed until 2032.!!

Initiation of LIRR East Side Access to Penn Station will result in the end of direct service to Atlantic Terminal Brooklyn.! This will be replaced by a scoot service to Jamaica.! This means change at Jamaica for riders to and from Brooklyn.! Not very appealing to Islander fans traveling to and from Belmont looking for a one seat ride.

Based upon all of the above, it may be many years for LIRR to provide new service to Belmont Park, especially during evening rush hours after the Belmont Islanders Arena opens.

Larry Penner Great Neck (Larry Penner is a transportation historian and advocate who worked 31 years for the US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office.)

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Transport obstructionist in advocate’s clothing

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xford defines an advocate as “a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.”

This being the case, I fail to see how regular letter writer Larry Penner qualifies as a “transportation advocate.”

Nearly every week, Mr. Penner points out a major transportation project he feels will cost more and take longer than projected and condemns it as a waste of taxpayer money." (In your June 1 edition, it was the AirTrain LaGuardia project.)

While he is quick to shake his fist at what has already been proposed, Mr.

Penner never suggests any improvements or alternate projects that would cost less or take less time while achieving the same goal.

Perhaps this is because Mr. Penner isn’t actually interested in making public transportation more convenient, efficient or reliable." Instead, slashing the size and scope of government appears to be his overriding aim.

Don’t take my word for it." Visit Metro New York’s website and read Mr. Penner’s article of Jan. 9, 2018, titled, “Governor Cuomo and donor states” (https://www. metro.us/news/local-news/new-york/ governor-cuomo-and-donor-states).

In his Metro article, Mr. Penner made his distaste for borrowing, spending and taxation at the state and federal levels abundantly clear.

(To be fair, Mr. Penner did not mention transportation projects specifically in the article I cited above, but his weekly contributions to Blank Slate Media suggest that he is just as disgusted by large government expenditures on transportation as he is by any other large government expenditures.)

When he isn’t condemning projects that will, in the long run, substantially improve the lives of commuters and other travelers, Mr. Penner is feigning

outrage over minutiae, like the fact that LIRR trains that arrive less than six minutes late are considered “on time” for statistical purposes.

Never does he propose or express support for any infrastructure projects that would improve the LIRR’s on-time performance, of course." He just uses the opportunity to generally excoriate MTA leadership.

Mr. Penner may fancy himself a transportation advocate, but, in actuality, he is a transportation obstructionist.

Matthew Zeidman New Hyde Park

G.N. school district’s traffic study not valid

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hen asked about when the Board of Education would conduct the traffic study that was approved at the May Board of Education meeting, the public was informed that the study was already done on May 24.

"The administration was informed of our concerns about choosing dates in May or June"for this traffic study."

Since AP exams are given earlier in May, with makeup days being given on May 23, 24, and 25, many seniors are not required to attend classes"before and after these exams"and arrival and departure times would therefore not be representative of what they are for most of the school year.

"The purpose of the traffic study was to examine whether the influx of 100 more

student-driven cars will cause a more chaotic and unsafe arrival and departure time at the Great" Neck North High School.

By conducting the study when not all students arrive at 8 a.m., or depart at 2:33 p.m. would certainly skew the results."

It would seem that since the Board of Education made its final decision to conduct a traffic study, after listening to a year of complaints from the nearby residents who were not properly informed about the expansion of the parking lot, the fair time to conduct the traffic study would be at the beginning of the school year – or at least to be done on multiple dates."

Relying on one day for a traffic study would mean this day must represent the majority of typical traffic patterns throughout the year." Picking a day in May, at the end of the year, is not a fair choice.

" We have photographed the student parking on Beach Road, west of Polo, for many of the days in May, and discovered that students have regularly come after 8 a.m."

Will this be recorded in the ‘traffic study’ that was conducted?" Will the “traffic study” correlate its data with the attendance records of Great Neck North High School juniors and seniors from May 24, and examine how many juniors and seniors arrived late?"

Will the study compare the same attendance numbers of juniors and seniors to a randomly chosen day in any of the other months that do not have AP exams?" " Handpicking a date for this traffic study to make it appear that there is no traffic issue at this dangerous intersection confirms that this board has an agenda:

to build this parking lot whether or not it poses a safety hazard to local residents, and whether the majority of the nearby residents approve of it or not."

"All residents that live near any of the Great Neck Public School facilities should be put on notice and learn from this sorry episode in Great Neck Public School history:" If the school wishes to build something that is incongruous with your neighborhood, they will not seek the neighbors’ approval or input."

They will put the onus on you, to attend every meeting and examine every line of every document because they will most certainly not be a good neighbor."

Robert Mendelson Great Neck

Trump wins you won’t see on CNN, MSNBC

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une 4, 2018 marked President Trump’s first 500 days in office."

Inasmuch as CNN and MSNBC will never report on the good things the President has accomplished and as a service to those to your readers, I am providing a partial list of President Trump’s accomplishments during that period since those networks will go off the air before they will admit he’s accomplished one good thing during that time.

1." " Greatly lowered taxes for citizens resulting in pay raises and bonuses for workers; 2." " 3.8 percent unemployment, a 20 year low; 3." " Lowest unemployment rate ever for African Americans, Latinos, Asian and women; 4." " 233,000 jobs created in the last quarter; over 500,000 in the last six months.

5." " 9 million less people on welfare than under Obama;

6." " 334,000 additional manufacturing jobs since he took office; 7." " Factories returning to U.S. from overseas; 8." " Fastest economic growth in the world; 9." " Established Jerusalem as capital of Jerusalem; 10." Greatly increased funding for the military; 11." Salary increases for our military after many years’ 12." Shook over 1,000 hands of military graduates at commencement ceremony to personally thank" them for" their service; 13." Working to establish fair trade agreements with China, Mexico, Canada, etc.; 14" "Working to end 65-year-old Korean War and meeting with North Korea to force the destruction of their nuclear program which no former President attempted to accomplish;

15." Brought additional sanctions against Russia; 16." Decimated ISIS in Iran; 17." Allows veterans the right to choose their own doctors in the event they get unsatisfactory treatment from" the VA; 18" " Allows people with fatal diseases access to possible life-saving drugs presently in trial phases; 19 . Made it possible to fire civil servants for just cause instead of being able to have a job for their lifetime; 20" "Stepped up fight to deport criminal illegal aliens; 21." Fighting against sanctuary cities; 22." Initiated war against MS-13; 23." Actively opposes politicians who care more about the rights of illegal aliens than the citizens of the U.S. 24." Brought home 17 hostages, including three from North Korea and one from Venezuela;

27." Working on prison reform; 28." Working on urban" revitalization, Health Care Plan and revitalization of Infrastructure upgrades across the" " " " "country which will put more people to work; 27." Draining the swamp: Comey, MCcabe, “Struck” and Page, etc. either fired or demoted.

These items were accomplished while 90 percent of the “Fake News” networks continually complained about everything he did."

Not once will they report anything complimentary about our President.

As Mike Huckabee recently commented. “The Democrats are like the man who says, ‘Trump stinks’ while not realizing there is a piece of Limburger cheese under his nose!”

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Business&RealEstate

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Seeing the good when selling a home So you have decided to sell your home on your own, figuring you can do what a professional realtor can do, right?

Well, let’s see what you have planned. You will be taking photos and a few virtual tours. Will you be using your smartphone, if you have one or a digital camera?

Does it matter? It all depends on what resolution that you want the photos, the angle, sunlight and what you will be focusing on, so that it stands out online.

Putting all the accurate and pertinent information all over the net. Did you check to make sure your taxes are correct? Did you add back all your deductions that you were able to take, star exemption, military and senior exemptions?

Your buyer probably will not be allowed to take them.

One must look through the eyes of a buyer to make sure what you see is what they will see and observe; whether it be your clutter that you must eliminate, the aging paint on the walls and ceilings that might be in need of redoing or at least a touch-up.

How does your kitchen and bathrooms look?

I am not suggesting that you redo them, unless you feel doing them will get you more money?

Be careful, depending on what your budget is, you may or may not recoup your investment, but it sure will sell faster but at your expense and to the benefit of the purchaser.

You should consider a preinspection if your home is 25 years or older.

There are some key components of a pre-inspection: checking your heating, plumbing electric, roof, windows and of course termites should be handled by a licensed exterminator, who will write up an inspection report and issue you a termite certificate that should be transferable.

Your inspection will be well worth the investment, so you will know what repairs need to be completed before your buyer finds out and subtracts more than it actually would cost for you to do it.

Lately, I have had a few inspections in co-ops that I was going to contract on.

PHILIP A. RAICES Real Estate Watch

Normally, it is not done, but some buyers want to know about the infrastructure of the building they are purchasing in; so they will know how the roof, heating, electric and plumbing are in good condition.

No one wants surprise assessments or increased maintenance fees on items that will have to be paid for by all those stockholders who own. Sometimes there could be an issue or problem that the management is not aware of that the inspector might discover and bring to their attention to have

them take care of by repairing or replacing.

How is your garden?

Lots of flowers or boring and dreary looking?

It is to your advantage to do your plantings right now, with impatiens, black-eyed susans or any flowering annuals that are very popular at this time of the year.

You want as much color in the front of your home as possible.

Make sure all your shrubbery are trimmed below your window sills, as I have seen so many homes that the trees and shrubs are completely covering windows; also not allowing the sunshine to come into the home.

I wonder why homeowners aren’t always more proactive in do this? I guess sometimes getting lazy can be directly related to age or just that you are not into it; then hire someone!

But remember, for many, the home represents the largest part of one’s wealth; so keeping it in the proper condition keeps your home value up.

Another example, cleaning and washing out your gutters and

leaders twice yearly, will keep the water flowing down and away from your home; as opposed to entering your home behind your soffits or basement!

Prices are approaching the highest point in history and maybe we have another 8% to go (considering basic inflation over the last 10 years) to eclipse the price points of 2007. Although more families and people are leaving N Y than are coming in, the current demand is still causing prices to increase. The return on your home is much better (8.1 percent March 2017-March 2018) than the ½ percent that you are earning on your bank account, right?

Phil Raices is the owner/broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 7 Bond St (soon moving to 3 Grace Ave). in Great Neck. He has earned the designations as a graduate of the Realtor Institute and is a certified international property specialist.

He can be reached by email:Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com or by cell (516) 647-4289 to answer any of your questions or article suggestions or provide you a free comparative market analysis on your property.

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Recent Real Estate

Sales in New Hyde Park New Hyde Park Real Estate Market Conditions MEDIAN SALES PRICE $650,000 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

65 Terrace Avenue, Floral Park Sold Price: $575,000 Date: 12/04/2017 4 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 50x100 Schools: Floral Park-Bellerose Total Taxes: $11,476 MLS# 2977984

52 Fuller Avenue, Floral Park Sold Price: $390,000 Date: 10/26/2017 3 beds, 1 Full baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 40x100 Schools: Floral Park-Bellerose Total Taxes: $11,131 MLS# 2960516

718 Premier Blvd, New Hyde Park

223 Tulip Avenue, Floral Park

Sold Price: $570,000 Date: 03/05/2018 4 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 100x40 Schools: Elmont Total Taxes: $9,635 MLS# 2982900

Sold Price: $578,000 Date: 03/12/2018 4 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Exp Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 40x100 Schools: Floral Park-Bellerose Total Taxes: $12,122 MLS# 2989469

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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Kaylie, philanthropist, dies at 80

BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N Harvey Kaylie, a Kings Point resident since 2003 who rose from poverty to found Mini-Circuits Inc. and become a major philanthropist for causes throughout Great Neck and the world, died last Wednesday. He was 80 years old.

Friends and colleagues recalled Kaylie as a man with a sharp mind and generous nature, always trying to bring out the best in people, whether it was through so-called “challenge grants” or personal conversations.

“He was a combo of a brilliant mind – he was always sharp, always focused, always giving ideas no matter what the topic – and he also had a very big heart,” Alan Steinberg, a vice president for finance at Yeshiva Har Torah and Great Neck resident, said in an interview.

And despite “his reputation as a major philanthropist and major man in industry, he was very approachable,” Steinberg added.

The Kaylies, through the Harvey and Gloria Kaylie Foundation, have given millions of dollars each year since 2000 to a variety of religious and educational institutions, according to tax filings – between 2011 and 2016 alone, the Kaylies donated more than $30 million.

Among some of the biggest recipients are the City College of New York, where Kaylie graduated in 1960, the Brooklyn-based OHEL Children’s Home & Family Service, Yeshiva University, Weil Cornell Medical College and American Friends of United Hazalah.

The Kaylies also donated to local institutions like Yeshiva Har Torah in Little Neck, Great Neck Synagogue, Chabad of Great Neck and the Gold Coast Arts Center in Great Neck Plaza.

Regina Gil, the executive director of the Gold Coast Arts Center, recalled when Kaylie helped introduce the first challenge grant for the institution, which he believed

PHOTO COURTESY OF OHEL CHILDREN’S HOME AND FAMILY SERVICES

Harvey Kaylie, as seen here with his wife, Gloria, attend an Ohel charitable gala. was pivotal to downtown revitalization.

“He made you the best person you could be,” Gil said, describing him as “one of those brilliant engineering minds” and someone who never said “no” to a charity. “He wasn’t just giving money away – he made you earn it.”

David Mandel, the head of OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services, said his group’s relationship with the Kaylies began 20 years ago with them looking for somewhere to donate Hanukkah gifts.

It would eventually develop to the Kaylies being a key supporter of a camp that brings together “typical children” and children with special needs and empowers them, which Mandel and Steinberg both said was one of Harvey Kaylie’s favorite accomplishments.

“When we presented the concept to Harvey, he imme-

diately thought that it was not only a good way to break down stigmas, but his words were, ‘this teaches kids to understand people who are different so when they grow up, they will not have biases that adults have,’” Mandel said.

Rabbi Dale Polokoff of the Great Neck Synagogue said that from the very first conversation he had with Kaylie, he knew he was speaking with someone “who was clearly not your usual congregant.”

One of the ways Kaylie supported the synagogue was by backing the adult education program. He took a “very active role” in it, Polokoff said, monitoring the program and suggesting ideas for the brochure to make it more attractive.

But his support went well beyond financial, Polokoff noted, with Kaylie freely giving advice and his time.

“I think that the Jewish community and the general community has lost a tremendous friend,” Polokoff said, adding that “nothing made Harvey Kaylie happier than to see other people succeed.”

Harvey Kaylie was born on Sept. 20, 1937, in Brooklyn, and raised by his single mother, Tess Kaylie, along with his younger brothers, Jerry and Marvin.

In his book “From Zeidie to Zeidie: Memories and Stories from the Life of Harvey Kaylie,” Kaylie said his mother was a “truly special person” who had been thrown more than her “fair share of difficulties.” But she carried on without complaint, he said, and carried a deep faith in the goodness of others.

“As the eldest in our family, I felt the need to help my mother as much as possible, and to act as a sort of protector for my younger brothers,” he wrote. “It never occurred to me that I was just a child myself, still attending school and playing games like others my age. I had an entrepreContinued on Page 58

Girls on the Run seeks volunteers

BY R E B ECC A K L A R Nancy Feinstein said there was no program like Girls on the Run when she or her daughter were in elementary school – but she wishes there was.

“We really work to inspire girls, to celebrate what makes them unique,” Feinstein, Girls on the Run board chair, said.

The nationwide program for girls in grades three through six follows a 10week curriculum that focuses on building a lifetime appreciation for fitness and health, Feinstein said.

At the end of the program, the girls participate in an untimed 5K. The spring season’s Long Island 5K was held at Hofstra University on Saturday.

“Turnout was insane. There was over 700 people there,” Feinstein said. “I feel like we’re just on the verge of exploding across Long Island right now, so we’re just trying to keep up with the demand.”

Feinstein, a Roslyn Heights resident, is a mother of three and also sits on the Herricks Board of Education.

She started coaching the district’s second team, for Center Street School students, six years ago.

Currently, Herricks has six teams based out of Center Street, Searingtown, Denton and the Herricks Middle School.

Other districts in the area, including East Williston and Mineola, also have Girls on the Run teams.

East Williston Superintendent Elaine

PHOTO COURTESY OF NANCY FEINSTEIN

Girls on the Run Long Island held it’s 5K on Saturday at Hofstra University.

Kanas and Herricks teacher Deirdre Bambrick-Oriani are also Girls on the Run Long Island board members.

Enrollment in the program hasn’t been a problem, Feinstein said, but the program could use more volunteers.

In addition to full-time and part-time coaches, volunteers can help with the two 5K races each year.

Community members can also volunteer to be running buddies, Feinstein said.

Each girl is required to run with a buddy during the race.

Although the rule may have stemmed from safety concerns, the buddy aspect has become a huge part of the program, Feinstein said.

Often times, girls will run with a parent as a buddy, Feinstein said.

“Sometimes, the girl ends up encouraging the parent,” Feinstein said, rather than the other way around.

Even though the program centers on running, Feinstein said she compares it more to Girl Scouts than an after-school sport.

The lessons give girls tools to help them communicate and cope during a time that’s often stressful for children and pre-teens, Feinstein said.

“We just try and let these girls know that they have all this potential and they can change the world and hopefully inspire them to go out and do things … because making friends, it becomes really complicated when you leave elementary school,” Feinstein said.

The program meets twice a week after school and teaches lessons that children don’t learn in the classroom, Feinstein said.

“You focus on cooperating with people and team building, and they’re also learning how to interact with adults and parents and teachers,” Feinstein said.

The program also emphasizes a healthy lifestyle based on how a person feels, not looks, Feinstein said.

The health-centered, self-esteem boost is a message that Feinstein said almost each lesson and discussion comes back to.

“It’s crazy, they’re so young, [some are] 8 years old,” Feinstein said. “But I feel it’s very important for them to understand that they have their own strengths and they have to know how to stand up for themselves and other people.”

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Six months for Terry on state charges Continued from Page 1 to many local governments and was paid generously with taxpayer funds,” Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said. “His repeated failures to pay his own tax obligations are a betrayal of his obligations as a citizen and an attorney, and my office remains committed to prosecuting those who defraud the public, regardless of their party or position.”

Terry, in addition to his tenure as the chairman of the North Hempstead Democratic Party, had held a number of jobs in North Hempstead and Nassau County.

He had served as counsel for the" North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals and held jobs with the North Hempstead Housing Authority, the villages of Port Washington North and Manorhaven, the Nassau County Board of Elections, the Freeport Community

Development Agency, Long Beach Housing Authority and the Roosevelt Public Library.

More than 100 people, ranging from religious leaders to political ones like Congressman Tom Suozzi, had written letters to Seybert outlining his skills, pro bono work and health issues, and urging leniency in the sentencing.

The investigation into Terry’s tax debts began in January 2016 after Newsday reported on tax warrants against Terry.

Nassau County prosecutors said they then found that Terry averaged an annual income between $200,000 and $300,000 since 2000, but regularly failed to pay income taxes. Prosecutors also said they found that Terry did not remit payments due for any of his tax returns and failed to report hundreds of thousands of dollars of income in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Federal prosecutors had sought 54 months of prison time, while Terry’s defense argued in favor of leniency – perhaps in the form of community service – given his impact on communities, cardiovascular condition and other factors.

The sentencing also came after reports that Terry, who was disbarred as an attorney, practiced law in Nassau County District Court on May 2, 2018 – a possible felony.

“In court today, ADA [Diane] Peress stated on the record that at this time, our office will not pursue additional charges related to Terry practicing law after the disbarment,” Miriam Sholder, a spokeswoman for the Nassau County district attorney‘s office, said via email. “I cannot speak for other offices and what they may or may not do.”

Stephen Scaring, Terry’s lawyer, was not immediately available for comment.

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Gerard Terry, 64, of Roslyn Heights, will be spending three years in prison for federal and state tax fraud charges.

Harvey Kaylie, philanthropist, dies at 80 Continued from Page 57 neurial urge to make money and support my family.”

Kaylie also recalled how his mother would patch the boys’ shoes with paper, walk miles to save pennies on bus fares and stretch meals to last, as well as times when he took on odd jobs and worked in a furniture store with family members.

“She taught him that values are more important than valuables,” Steinberg, Kaylie’s friend for several years, said. “He didn’t buy a lot of toys and expensive things: he always thought values are more important than valuables.”

“He once told me he was so poor he could barely afford a pair of shoes,” Gil recalled in a separate interview.

Kaylie went on to graduate from junior high school at 12 years old and high school at 15, and attend the City

College of New York. He at times had to leave college because of family responsibilities, Kaylie said in his book, but he graduated with a degree in electrical engineering in 1960 and later get a master’s degree in electronic engineering from New York University.

Kaylie worked as an electronics manager for Airborne Instruments Laboratory and as an engineer at Dumont, Phillips and ITT before founding Mini-Circuits, which designs, manufactures and distributes small parts used in signal processing, in 1969.

These components found their way into everything from cellphones and computers to transmitters, medical equipment and other items.

“When Harvey took a leap of faith and left his job to strike out on his own, I supported him entirely,” his wife, Gloria, whom he married in 1961, wrote in “Zeidie to Zeidie.”

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Speaking more generally, Gloria wrote that her husband had something few others had: heart and smarts.

“Not only is he very smart, but he also has a very accepting and good heart, and I knew we were a perfect match – the best partner I could imagine in my lifelong focus on positive energy,” Gloria Kaylie said.

In addition to his wife, Kaylie is survived by his children, Roberta, Alicia and Daniel, and his grandchildren, Hudson, Lee, Leeron, Shira, Adee, Yoni, Gali and Lavee.

Shiva was held at the family home until Tuesday.

But, his beneficiaries said, his impact will also live on through what he taught and how he lived.

“Not only will his grandchildren’s grandchildren understand the value of charity, which was his personal goal, but people too who are the recipients … their grandchildren will be talking about Kaylie, the name Kaylie, the word Kaylie,” Mandel said.

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Please call 516-353-9686

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Call Pauline 347-925-4079

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COLLEGE STUDENT HOME FOR SUMMER! Available for cleaning, party help, errands, driving children/ adults to appointments, babysitting, odd jobs, etc. Please call Andrew 516-712-5361

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ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Available to live out and work nights or overnights as well. Over 20 years experience including in nursing home. References furnished upon request. Call V 516-943-3172 OR 516-576-4736

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A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away.

Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 K9 Monk, LLC Located in Garden City, NY, K9 Monk, LLC is a full service pet care company who is committed to providing the very best care to your dog’s well-being by using cutting edge professional dog grooming, day care, overnight boarding, private training and energy healing techniques.

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TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

CAR DETAILING done at your home, includes cleaning of interior, vacuuming. Very reasonable.

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*BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-aWish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible.

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BARGAINS & BLESSINGS THRIFT SHOP Summer Sale. ALL items 50% off. June 14th, 16th, 21st and 23rd. Housewares, Clothing, Collectibles, Decorative, Jewelry, Handbags. Open Thursdays & Saturdays 10am-4pm. Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 147 Campbell Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596 PORT WASHINGTON: Garage /tag sale Saturday and Sunday, June 9th and 10th from 9am-5pm.

19 Woodland Drive off Cow Neck.

Clothing, toys, tools, electronics, furniture, housewares and more!

GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY MOVING SALE Rescheduled for this Saturday June 9 9am-6pm Rain or Shine Wilson Street (off Stewart Avenue) Moving house after 18 yrs Circular saw, assorted small hand tools, drill, furniture, antique ice box, dishes, sporting equipment, toys, legos, baby items, Vineyard Vines clothing, American girl dolls/accessories, weight set with bench and more!

THE ANDY FOUNDATION YARD SALE SHOP An eclectic selection of furniture, home decor, jewelry, china, artwork, antiques, housewares. New donations daily 195 Herricks Rd Garden City Park, NY 11040 TuesSat 10am-4pm 516739-1717 info@theandyfoundation. org Proceeds benefit The Andy Foundation

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This approximately 1480 sf open floor plan features terrace, welcoming lobby, private parking garage, outdoor pool, 24 hour concierge.

Close to town, LIRR. $899,000 For Sale By Owner 516-661-6282 GARDEN CITY Large One Bedroom Condo in the heart of downtown Garden City.

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HOMES FOR SALE GARDEN CITY COLONIAL LR/DR, Den with fireplace, Kitchen- Granite & Stainless, Master with bathwalk in closet, 3 Additional Bedrooms, 1 1/2 Baths. All updated. Low Tax. $869,000 Call 516-316-1667

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Cold Spring Farm

174 acres, Hunting, Fishing, Ponds, Sand/ Gravel Mine. Huge Barn, Fresh Water Spring.

App. $1.2 million

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BAITING HOLLOW Sunday 6/10 1:00pm3:00pm 2306 Sound Avenue Very Private! Beach Rights!

New England Style Quaint Home.

Nestled in a natural setting on a private road with beautiful winter water views. 3 BR, 1 Bath. Room for expansion & pool. Close to golf, wineries, restaurants. Summer or all year round. $549,000 Colony Realty, Yvette Aguiar 646-334-5300

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JAMESPORT New Construction!

Modern Contemporary. 3000+ sf Private 2.49 Acres Country Wooded Setting. Nature Lovers Setting. Step Away from the Whirlwind & Rewind in Your Modern Retreat. Large Master Br/2 Spacious Walk in Closets.

Close to Beaches, Gold, Wineries, Vineyards, Boating & Fabulous North Fork Restaurants. $799,000 Colony Realty 631-722-5800

GARDEN CITY Prime 7th Street Garden City location. Small second floor office space available. $775.00 per month includes all. Owner, 516510-9452

VACATION RENTAL JAMESPORT PARADISE IN THE NORTH FORK Jamesport gem available for weekly rental in August and possible select weeks in July. House boasts large L-shaped in-ground pool (eco -friendly fresh water); large hot tub; outdoor shower; multi-level deck, beautifully appointed interior with 3 bedrooms; 3 full baths; central air; finished basement; sunroom; resort-like setting with farm views; short walk to Iron Pier Beach and close proximity to vineyards. For further information and interior photos, text or call 516-314-8978 LAUREL Six bedroom home directly on Peconic Bay with private sandy beach. 2.5 baths. Wide driveway can accommodate 3 cars. Air conditioning. $5,000/week.

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Location! Location! Spectacular Views. 140’ of Sandy Bay Beach.

Boat Dock on Property. Cape with 3 BRs. Living Room with Stone Fireplace. $1,995,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 MATTITUCK Panoramic Bay Views! Sandy Bay Beach 100’ Away. Charming 2 Bedroom Cottage, Large Living Room. A Step Back in Time. Treed Lot. Location! Location! Location! $649,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

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Dems push for transgender rights in Nassau Continued from Page 48 Efforts to reach Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park) were unavailing.

In addition to expanding the county human rights law, the advocates are pushing to get the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, GENDA, passed in New York state.

When the Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Act, SONDA, was put together in 2003 it did not include language protecting the transgender community.

When advocates asked to have language in the bill protecting the transgender community they were told “no,” because it might prevent the bill from passing, Grey-Owens said.

“They [said] they would work to get language that would protect us at a later date,” GreyOwens said. “Kind of like, ‘Oh well, we’ll get back to you next year.'”

GENDA has passed the Assembly for 11 straight years, but has never made it to the Senate floor for a

vote, Grey-Owens said.

Drucker said he also supports passing GENDA. “Any opportunity we can as legislators to improve our laws, to make it the law of the land so every single person, no matter who they are, who they love, how they identity, what their political feelings are, religious feelings – any person in this country, in this state, in this county should feel the exact same rights and protection as everyone else,” Drucker said.

Grey-Owens said the advocates who march each year are not only trying to amend laws, but also inform the public.

It helps bring awareness to an issue that many Long Island residents are not informed about, GreyOwens said.

It also puts a human face on the cause.

“We’re family members, neighbors, co-workers – we’re just regular people and we exist,” Grey-Owens said. “We’re not like the Loch Ness monster; we’re actually here.”

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Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker, seen here at a transgender rally mach on Sunday, filed for legislation expanding the county human rights law to protect the transgender community.

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Legal Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead— Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet on the 2nd Floor multi-purpose room of Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Avenue, New Hyde Park, New York, on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00 a.m.

APPEAL #20546—Jacqueline Estevez, variance 70-41.A to maintain a rear raised deck within a required side yard setback and with insufficient aggregate side yards; W/side 14 Beechwood Ln., 86.94’ N/ of Primrose Dr., New Hyde Park, Sec. 8, Blk. 308, Lot 17, R-B District.

APPEAL #20548- Jose Lopez, variances 70-49.B, 70-52.5, 70-100.2.A, and 70-100.2.D to maintain a 2nd floor addition exceeding the permitted area, a driveway expansion exceeding the permitted front yard paved area percentage, fencing exceeding the permitted height and an outdoor fireplace (BBQ) within a required side yard setback; N/side 191 Bedford Ave., 50’ E/of Thorens Ave., Garden City Park, Sec. 33, Blk. 153, Lot 323, R-C District.

APPEAL #20549—Isabella Caneda, variances 70-51.A, 70-100.2.A(4)(b), 70-102.C(2) and 70-102.C(5)(a) to construct 2nd story additions and maintain 1st story additions within a required side yard setback, maintain fencing exceeding the permitted height, pool fencing forward of the rear building line and construct a pool and pool equipment in required side and rear yard setbacks; S/side 24 Oak Dr. 212.16’ E/of Birch Ln., New Hyde Park, Sec. 8, Blk. 211-02, Lot 22, R-C District.

APPEAL #16995.A Robert Mirabile, appeal for determination, or in the alternative, variance 70-229.A to eliminate the demolition of the existing pre-existing non-conforming detached garage not being in compliance with a prior BZA decision; S/W/Cor. #48 Bedford Avenue & Hilton Avenue, Garden City Park, Sec. 33, Blk. 136, Lot 891, R-C District.

APPEAL #20554—Heather Sanderson/Anthony Izzo, conditional use 70-139.I and variances 70-103.A, 70-103.B, 70-103.O, 70-146.A, 70-203.G and 70-208.F to maintain an exterior walk in cooler within a required rear yard setback and landscape buffer, with insufficient off-street parking, parking stall size and access aisle widths to a non-conforming commercial structure; S/E /cor. 2232 Jericho Tpke., and Sixth Ave., Garden City Park, Sec. 33, Blk. 125, lot 2621, B-B District.

The full list of cases for this calendar may be obtained at www.northhempsteadny.gov.

All interested persons should appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and/or hearing.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals NHP #148573 1X 06/08 /2018 #148573

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST ROBERT N. CALBO, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 29, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on June 19, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 256 BEDFORD AVENUE, NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 33, BLOCK 174, LOT 32. Approximate amount of judgment $726,044.46 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 798/10.

David Hugh Sloan, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 NHP #148357 4x 05/18, 05/25, 06/01, 06/08 /2018 #148357

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT —COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AR1, Plaintiff, Against Index No. 13/006997 VLADIMIR DIAZ A/K/A VLADIMIR R. DIAZ, ROSEMARY PARACHE A/K/A ROSEMARY PARACHE A/K/A ROSEMARY DIAZ A/K/A ROSEMARY PARCHEDIAZ A/K/A ROSEMARY PARACHE-DIAZ, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered on 4/13/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, on 6/26/2018 at 11:30 am, premises known as 109 Schumacher Drive, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Herricks, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 9, Block 514, and Lot 20.

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $790,386.10 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 13/006997.

Charles G. McQuair, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. 10801, 145 Huguenot Street, Suite 210, New Rochelle, NY 10801 Dated: 05/09/18 File Number: 120-1519 AA NHP #148427 4x 05/25, 06/01, 06/08, 06/15 /2018 #148427

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT —COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff(s), Against Index No.: 13-006016 MARIE ROSARION A/K/A MARIE N. ROSARION, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on 10/18/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, on 7/3/2018 at 11:30 am, premises known as 516 New Hyde Park Rd, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of New Hyde Park, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Nassau County Treasurer as Section 8, Block 151, and Lot 230.

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $795,513.53 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 13-006016.

Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C., 145 Huguenot Street, Suite 210, New Rochelle, NY 10801 Dated: 5/3/2018 File Number: 154-0620 BGM NHP #148518 4x 06/01, 06/08, 06/15, 06/22 /2018 #148518

Notice of Formation of Braddock and Queens Village LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/26/2018. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 42 6th Street, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Purpose: any lawful purpose.

NHP #148309 6x 05/04, 05/11, 05/18, 05/25, 06/01, 06/08 /2018 #148309

Notice of formation of BCSV LLC. Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 3/9/18. Office location: Nassau County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall l mail process to the BCSV LLC, 55 Aberdeen Road, New Hyde Park, NY. 11040. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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The renovated Clinton G. Martin pool is set to open June 30, the town announced Monday.

Clinton G. Martin pool to open June 30 Continued from Page 1 room and new pickle ball and tennis courts, according to the news release.

“Our residents are looking forward to getting more than their feet wet in the new CGM pool,”! Councilman Angelo Ferrara said in the release. “I am looking forward to celebrate the grand opening! of the CGM pool this summer with Supervisor Bosworth and my fellow board members.”

When the project was presented last spring, residents were split on what it should entail – and cost.

In a survey of residents, about 65 percent of those who responded said the pool needed to be updated.

About 40 percent backed a $15 million plan that encompassed a full renovation, and about 24.6 percent supported a $9 million plan to revamp the aging infrastructure.

The district is made up of roughly 13,000 residents and covers North New Hyde Park, the Village of New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, Herricks and Searingtown. About 13.3 percent responded to the survey.

The town accepted a $19.4 million bid from the Gramercy Group, about $9 million higher than expected.

The project totaled $23 million because officials chose to include a refurbished pool entrance, tennis court upgrades and a storage building, according to Newsday.

The town will celebrate the opening on June 30 with a ribbon-cutting and kick-off celebration.

The town worked with members of the park district’s advisory committee during the planning and design phases, according to the release.

Marianna Wohlgemuth, a member of the park district advisory committee, said the facility will be ideal for families and seniors alike.!

“Members of the Clinton G. Martin Park and pool district eagerly await the grand opening of our newly renovated pool and tennis courts,” Wohlgemuth said in the release. “How exciting will it be to have an added recreational room, completely updated locker rooms for men and women, reconfigured tennis and pickle ball courts, a splash pad and a slide included in the remodeling.”

Registration will take place at Tully Park from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The pool will be open from June 30 to Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, and Aug. 18 to Sept.

3 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Registration costs range from $88 for a senior to $248 for a family.

Residents will be able to use the pool free on June 30, and early bird registration is extended till July.

The town is also offering a five-pass visit membership for $60 that can be purchased once per season per resident and cannot be used by guests.

SCHOOL NEWS

Gordon gets Dean’s List Julia Gordon of New Hyde Park was named to the Dean’s List of Sacred Heart University.

Gordon is a freshman majoring in nursing.

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Tiny warriors with the big hearts In this the second of a threepart series on horse racing we shall talk about the life of a jockey.

These tiny super athletes are the guys who put their life on the line every day for our entertainment. And they really are small people. They all hover around 115 pounds but other than Petey Anderson they all look well-proportioned and well dressed.

I remember playing golf against Willie Shoemaker up in Saratoga back in the 1960’s and I asked him what size his golf shoes were. He told me “kids size 13”, I get them custom made.”

My family has been part of the racing world for three generations so I’ve been around jockeys my whole life.

It’s an insular world that takes care of its own. I grew up playing golf with Eddie Arcaro and Willie Boland and the stories I’ve been told amazed me as a kid.

Arcaro once told me of the time an Arabian prince invited him onto his yacht off of Miami Beach and the prince asked if he wanted to hit golf balls off the deck.

Eddie said sure and the next part of the story nearly destroyed my mind. Arcaro said that there was a servant who would unpack sleeve after sleeve of brand new Maxfli golf balls, placed them on a tee and Eddie and the prince would hit them out to sea.

That story still hurts me to tell.

In today’s money that’s about $4 a shot. Wow, what a waste! Arcaro also told me a few of his gambling exploits with the prince. He had a match one day at La Gorce Country Club in Miami with the prince and Jackie Gleason.

They were betting insane amounts and when they got to the 18th green Eddie had a two-foot putt to win $15,000. Remember this is back in the 1950s so let’s say the putt was worth about $150,000.

His body froze up and he could not bring the putter back so he asked Gleason what he should do. Gleeson said “ Just walk up to the putt and as you walk by it hit it without stopping.”

Arcaro hits the putt way too hard, it smashed into the back of

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the cup, bounces into the air and then goes it. Such is the life of the jockey.

Lots of action at every turn and as I said last week the world of racing brings together celebrities, athletes, the rich and of course Everyman.

Last week I lined up an interview with one of the great journeyman jockeys Mike Luzzi at Belmont Racetrack.

We sat in the Jock’s room right next to one of those mechanical Equicizers they use to get fit and we explored his past, the tricks of the trade and the lifestyle of the jockey.

Mike, like so many in the game, was introduced to race riding by his family.

His granddad was the famous trainer Buddy Raines and Mike’s older brother was also a jockey.

He started riding seriously at age 16 at Delaware Park Racetrack but soon came to New York to compete against the big boys like Angel Cordero Jr. and Chris Antley.

Mike Luzzi won the Eclipse Award as Outstanding Apprentice Jockey of the Year in 1989, has since won over 3,400 races, is 48

years old, weighs 113 lbs. and is still going strong. He told me that each rider has a different style and a different ”seat” as he races and that he can tell who the jockey is just by the way they look on a horse.

I asked him to comment on some of the great race riders. He said Pat Day was small, light on the horse and very patient.

He said Cordero was like Arcaro and would ride low on the horse and raced fearlessly. He said Jose Santos was a very smart rider who never showed his hand.

Then I asked him about who may be the greatest female athlete in history, Julie Krone. She has ridden many of our horses and I have many fond memories of her.

He told me that Julie was socially gifted and that what the public may not know is that one of the key traits of a jockey is to be able to communicate well with both the owners and the trainers.

This reminded me of something Jerry Bailey told me many years ago when I interviewed him for a television show.

Bailey said his career turned around only when he learned to talk and communicate well with the owners and trainers and that his rise to the top of racing had more to do with changes in his verbal skills than his physical skills.

You will note that now Jerry Bailey does color commentary on TV during all the Triple Crown races.

Luzzi told me that as a jockey you must do your homework before the race, you must listen and then collaborate with the trainer, and after the race you must be honest, give needed feedback to

the trainer and be able to take your share of criticism since the jockey is often blamed for the loss.

I asked about strategy during a race and he said one always has Plan A which is developed with the trainer.

However at the beginning of a race Plan A may be lost in a bad break and therefore Plan B must be employed which comes down to knowledge, awareness and instinct.

This reminded me of the time I spoke with Al Leiter, the great Mets pitcher who told me “An athlete’s real talent is to be able to win with your B, C or D game. Winning is all about making adjustments on the fly because you rarely have your A game working.”

And the last thing Mike Luzzi and I spoke of was diet.

I recalled how Laffit Pincay Jr would take the red eye from California to New York, traveling first class and would have two peanuts to eat.

He would cut them each in half and then again in half so he would feast on those 8 little peanuts during the flight and sip water.

Such is the life of the jockey.

Luzzi told me that the days of eating and purging are long gone.

“We are now in the era of Tiger Woods where you exercise, consult a nutritionist and watch your diet religiously. Jockeys are now far stronger and more fit then they have ever been.

Such is the world of big time professional race riding. Tiny warriors with flat stomachs and big hearts.

Thank you Mike Luzzi for all the memories and for all the thills.

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SCHOOL NEWS

3 from Herricks Merit scholars

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North High Principal Daniel Holtzman congratulates Courtney Hakimian and Megan Xu on being National Merit Scholars.

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South High Principal Dr. Christopher Gitz and guidance counselor Gillian O’Connell congratulate Kimberly Lu. Three seniors from the Great Neck Public Schools have been named National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program: Courtney Hakimian and

Megan Xu of North High School, and Kimberly Lu of South High School.

A total of 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000

finalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program.

“National Merit Scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies,” according to the organization.

Hakimian, Xu and Lu were selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors based on the following criteria: academic record, including difficulty level of subjects studied and grades earned; scores from two standardized tests; contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay written by the student; and a recommendation written by their high school principal.

The National Merit Scholarship Program includes several rounds of evaluation. The first round recognizes high school seniors as Commended Students based on their outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT (PSAT)/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Less than one percent of the highest-scoring entrants in each state advance as semifinalists in September, followed by the announcement of Finalists in February.

This year, the Great Neck Public Schools had 34 commended students, 23 semifinalists, 21 finalists, and 3 National Merit Scholars.

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North Middle and South Middle Schools received their No Place for Hate banners.

G.N. middle schools ‘No Place for Hate’ North Middle School and South Middle School were recognized by the Anti-Defamation League as official Gold Star No Place for Hate Schools at a ceremony in New York City on May 25, receiving banners in recognition of their status.

The program provides a model for combating bullying,

racism, and prejudice in schools.

To become a No Place for Hate School, schools needed to form a committee to oversee and promote harmony and respect for differences, officially present the “Resolution for Respect,” and hold three or more activities during the year that celebrated diversity and promoted respect.

G.N. kids honored South Middle at Lincoln Center for writing

On May 31, a trio of musicians from South Middle School performed at Lincoln Center as part of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Young Ensemble Program.

Seventh graders Drew Kim and Richard Zhuang on violins and Sebastian Lennox on viola performed Antonin Dvorak’s “Terzetto” for Two Violins and Viola at the annual concert in the Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at Lincoln Center.

This is the ninth time in ten years that a chamber ensemble from South Middle has been invited to perform at Lincoln Center through the Young Ensemble Program.

This year, South Middle"students formed a total of seven small ensembles to prepare chamber music pieces for this competition.

“This is the largest number of students we have had in the ten years of participating in this program,” said Alan Schwartz, the department chair for music at South Middle School. “There was" heavy competition throughout the tri-state area, and we are very proud of all"our students.”

The Young Ensembles Program, sponsored

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Three musicians from Great Neck South Middle School performed at the Lincoln Center. by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, is open to students in grades six to eight. Winning ensembles receive professional coaching by Chamber Music Society artists, and perform in the culminating concert at Lincoln Center.

Three students from the Great Neck Public Schools have been selected by the National Council of Teachers of English as recipients of the 2018 Achievement Award in Writing.

Those students are Alan Chau and Deborah Malekan of North High School, and Ethan Wang of South High School. All three students received Certificates of Superior Writing for their submissions.

Each student prepared two essays for this competition. Student submissions from the Great Neck Public Schools were reviewed by their classroom teacher and English department chairper-

son, then submitted to NCTE for evaluation. Two independent judges scored each submission on expression of ideas, language use, and unique perspective and voice.

This year’s competition featured submissions from 462 students. Of that number, 227 received Certificates of Superior Writing.

The NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing is a schoolbased program that recognizes some of the best student writers in the nation. The contest is open to high school juniors in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, American schools abroad, and the Virgin Islands.

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