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Man under investigation in slaying of North Shore hospital nurse BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I

A Connecticut man who was charged with strangling an ex-girlfriend was released without bail by a Nassau County judge two weeks before he is suspected of killing a North Shore University Hospital nurse and kidnapping a woman in Los Angeles. Danueal Drayton, 27, of New Haven, Connecticut, was arrested in Nassau County on June 30 for allegedly choking his ex-girlfriend, who survived, and charged with felony second-degree strangulation and third-degree trespassing,! Nassau County court records show. According to a Nassau County police complaint, Drayton also sent a Facebook message to the ex-girlfriend saying, “This is just the beginning, first your tires, then I cut your break line, and then I set your car on fire or I blow it up.” Nassau County Judge Scott!Fairgrieve of Mineola ordered that Drayton be held on $2,000

bond at his July 1 arraignment, but Nassau County Judge Erica Prager of Great Neck released him on July 5 despite objections from county prosecutors. Daniel Bagnuola, a spokesman for the Nassau County courts, said Prager was not informed of Drayton’s past criminal history through either attorney in the case or through a!New York State ID, or NYSID, which provides background information for the judge while considering things like bail. “A judge has broad discretion when determining whether to set bail; many factors are to be considered, including the views of other agencies involved within the process,” Bagnuola said. “In New York state, the purpose of bail is to ensure a defendant’s return to court; Mr. Drayton did not have a prior criminal record and had not been indicted. “In this particular case, [Prager] carefully considered the facts before Continued on Page 98

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F.P. man drove impaired, fled cops: Nassau police B Y R E B E C C A K L A R over, according to Nassau Ward Street, was found to be

County Police. Both oﬃcers sustained miA Floral Park man was arrested in West Hempstead on nor injuries and were treated Friday at 8:24 p.m. after alleg- at an area hospital, according edly driving impaired and flee- to police. Anthony Grassi, 21, of ing police on foot once pulled

operating his vehicle in an “impaired manner,” police said. Oﬃcers also found 84 small plastic bags of cocaine, a black scale and a container of pepContinued on Page 99

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Belmont Park station Legalize public under LIRR review breastfeeding: Gillen Evaluating potential improvements before new arena arrives Town eyes policy reform on dated law BY R E B ECC A K L A R

Gillen, a Democrat, is a mother of four. The town’s code with respect to breastfeeding was last updated more than 35 years ago, according to Gillen’s release. A state law passed in 1994 gave women the right to breastfeed a child in any public or private location. A town hearing will be held to discuss the matter on Sept. 4. Gillen, Sweeney and Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, who also supported the policy push in Dunne and Sweeney’s release, all noted their roles as mothers while advocating for the public breastfeeding reform. “As a mother who breastfed my two children, I cannot stress enough how important it is to me that we change our code to reflect a woman’s right to feed her child in public,” Sweeney said. “Breastfeeding is one of the most natural functions of a woman and to imply in any way that it is shameful or should be hidden goes against my belief system.” Goosby said she nursed both her daughters and also served as a registered dietitian for decades. Continued on Page 99

Hempstead Town Board members are seeking to update a town policy that limits women from publicly breastfeeding in town parks and facilities, which contradicts state law. Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney and Councilman Dennis Dunne issued a news release calling for the policy change at town pools after a Levittown resident reached out to Dunne’s office when she noticed it among a list of rules when given her pool pass. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BELMONT PARK COMMUNITY COALITION Supervisor Laura Gillen issued a separate news release The Belmont Park Community Coalition listened to updates from the Empire State Develop- on Friday stating she has introduced a resolution to update ment Corp. at a recent meeting. the town policy to allow public breastfeeding in all town parks to continuing to do so,” spokes“committed and will continue to BY R E B ECC A K L A R and facilities. work with the ESD and the devel- woman Amy Varghese said. “As the first mother in Town “The Belmont project has alThe Empire State Develop- opers as this project progresses.” of Hempstead history to serve According to the Empire ready been altered in response to ment Corp. told a group of local as supervisor, it was critically activists that the Long Island Rail State Development Corp., the robust public input, and as the important to me that we update Road is evaluating! the existing coalition previously agreed on a public review process progressthese outdated policies in order es, ESD will continue to identify rail infrastructure at the Belmont format of the meeting. to reflect modern day practice,” The agreed upon format in- ways to enhance the project in Park station to see how service Gillen said in a town release. can be improved to accommo- cluded the state representatives consultation with the commu“Nursing has been shown to prodate the expected influx of riders leaving after the presentation so nity,” Varghese said.! vide incredible health benefits to The project centers around the coalition could have an interwith the new arena project. newborns, which is why I, and The railroad evaluation will nal discussion, according to the an 18,000-seat arena for the New many women throughout the be complete by the end of Sep- Empire State Development Corp. York Islanders, set to be complete town, have made this choice.” Questions submitted in ad- by the 2021-22 hockey season. It tember, the corporation told activists at the July 18 meeting at vance to the meeting were ad- also includes a 435,000-squaredressed,! according to the! cor- foot retail center and a 250-room the Elmont Park Library. hotel. Tammie Williams, co-orga- poration. The project is currently in the There have also been four nizer of the Belmont Park Community Coalition, said represen- public meetings and forums, 12 middle of the public and environtatives from the Empire State community tours and smaller mental review process. When Gov. Andrew Cuomo Development Corp. walked out community meetings, 11 meetand left activists with questions ings with the Belmont Commu- announced the project in Decemregarding the train improve- nity Advisory Committee and ber, he also said there would be elected officials and ongoing improved service to the station ments. They also advised Williams communications with elected to accommodate the increase in to “stop reaching out to the MTA officials and other government ridership. Trains currently only run to and LIRR for answers,” and to agencies. The Empire State Develop- the station on race days. instead reach out directly to the PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD Empire State Development, she ment Corp. has used community Reach reporter Rebecca Klar meetings to ensure “robust com- by email at rklar@theislandnow. said. LIRR spokeswoman Sarah munity engagement at every step com, by phone at 516-307-1045, Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen, left, and HempArmaghan said in a statement of the! Belmont Park redevelop- ext. 204, or follow her on Twitter stead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney are pushing that the Long Island Rail Road is ment process and is committed @rebeccaklar_. to change the town’s public breastfeeding policy.

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Little things keep big business alive Biener family celebrates nearly 90 years in Audi dealership, service station industry BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I

Andrew Weinstock, executive vice president of Biener Audi, said he remembers when he saw his first Audi around 8 years old. “When I was a little kid, my father came home with an Audi, and I looked out in the driveway and asked ‘what is that car?’ He said that’s an Audi,” Weinstock said. “I asked ‘what’s an Audi?’ He said Audi was a great company once before, and they’re going to be a great company again. He said that in 1990 when we were selling one car a month. “He had a clear vision on where this company could go and he saw further than most.” Weinstock’s father, Stanley Weinstock, is now the third generation to serve as president and CEO of the Biener family of dealerships, which were founded in 1929 by Andrew’s great-grandfather Jack Biener with a lone service station at 250 Northern Blvd. in Queens. “My great grandfather had lost all of his money in the crash of the stock market in 1929,”

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The Biener family has been a staple along Northern Boulevard since 1929. Andrew Weinstock said. “He was retired at the time, and his friend owned a service station on Northern Boulevard that was empty. He asked his friend if he could use the service station. He gave him the keys, and there it began.” Andrew Weinstock said over time, an executive with General

Motors began having his personal car serviced at the Biener station and asked if Biener was interested in selling automobiles as well as servicing them. Despite the lack of funding, the early vehicles were financed by! General Motors Acceptance Corp. and Biener began his first dealership with a Chevrolet fran-

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Andrew and Stanley Weinstock chise. “They sent him one car, and he sold it,” Andrew Weinstock said. “Then they sent him two cars, and he sold them.” Soon after Pontiac was founded, Biener picked up the franchise in the late 1930s, which became the family’s mainstay brand for many years before

it dropped the company in 1996. Over the years, the dealership has also held a Nissan franchise before the sole deal with Audi now. Andrew Weinstock’s grandfather Martin Biener joined the family business after he returned from World War II, continuing to Continued on Page 99

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Libraries offer more than books Patrons, directors of N. Shore libraries tout facilities’ importance after controversial op-ed BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN

For storytelling time at the Hillside Public Library, LuAnn Adams recounts the tale of “the Sun man,” who held up the sun but grew older and tired. She jumps from her seat. She waves her arms, leans in and adds extra emphasis to a cheery voice that already carries across the children’s area. Children throw their arms up in the air with her. They cheer on “Sun man.” They also go from poking their chins – the site of their imaginary beards – to tickling their toes, because that’s how far the old man’s beard has grown. And together they eventually rescue him – before moving onto a new story involving a girl, dresses and counting. “It’s a really great program,” Charlene Noll, the director of the Hillside Public Library, said of the library’s summer storytelling program. It is programs like these that showcase the continued relevance of libraries on the North Shore, Noll, patrons and several other li-

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Award-winning actor, recording artist and author LuAnn Adams leads a group of children on a storytelling journey in the Hillside Public Library. It is one of several libraries to offer storytelling programs. brary directors said, as!community centers with ESL classes, music, databases, clubs and other activities that go beyond a hub of books. The renewed focus on librar-

ies follows publication by Forbes of an opinion article written by LIU Post economics chair Panos Mourdoukoutas on June 21 arguing that libraries should be replaced

by bookstores to save taxpayer dol- and Amazon could provide books lars. and movies at aﬀordable rates to He argued that advances in patrons. technology have rendered libraries He also argued there is no less relevant, as streaming services Continued on Page 111

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Phillips mailer raises questions Claims lead role in backing child abuse victims despite GOP opposition to Dem bill

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A mailer sent to constituents, paid for by the New York state Senate, says state Sen. Elaine Phillips (R-Flower Hill) is “standing up for child sex abuse victims.” The mailer touts a bill Phillips co-sponsored that she and other Republican senators claim will help victims. It comes after months of Phillips tiptoeing around her views on the Child Victims Act and years of the Senate GOP blocking the bill from coming to a vote. Phillips’ proposed bill involves creating a state compensation fund, using $300 million in asset forfeiture money from the Manhattan district attorney’s office, that would be available to all victims of child sexual abuse who are barred from suing by the statute of limitations. Victims would go through a hearing and review process and a claims administrator would make a decision on compensation. Unlike the Child Victims Act, Phillips’ bill does not expand the criminal statute of limitations.

A copy of the mailer. The Child Victims Act would expand the criminal! statute of limitations to victims who are 28 years old and the civil statute of limitations to victims up to 50 years old. It also includes a one-year look back window to try old cases. Advocate groups were split on whether the GOP-proposed bill was suﬃcient.

Neither bill was called to a vote by the end of the legislative session. Marci Hamilton, founding member of New Yorkers Against Hidden Predators, had called the bill a “truly terrible idea.” Gary Greenberg, the founder of Fighting For Children PAC aka ProtectNYKids, was in favor of the bill when it was first introduced.

Greenberg claimed it was a step in the right direction. However, by the end of the session when neither bill was brought to a vote, Greenberg endorsed Phillips’ opponent, North Hempstead Councilwoman Anna Kaplan (D-Great Neck). “I am not happy the Republican leadership did not bring state Sen. Young’s Child Victims Fund or the Child Victims Act to the floor for a vote during the legislative session,” Greenberg said in his endorsement statement. “This is the 12th year in a row the Republican majority! has failed to vote on the Senate floor for statute of limitation reform in child sexual abuse laws.” Greenberg had endorsed Kaplan’s primary challenger, Brad Schwartz, who dropped out of the race in June. The mailer touting Phillips’ time in oﬃce falls under what NYPIRG Executive Director Blair Horner calls the “incumbency protection act of Albany.” Technically, the state Senate is allowed to send out mailers on

behalf of incumbent candidates up to 30 days before an election, Horner said. However, Horner said it creates an unfair playing field for the challenger. “It’s eﬀectively abusing the power of incumbency in an unfair way to advantage the incumbents,” Horner said. Horner said the 30-day rule should be stronger; as soon as a candidate announces he or she is running for re-election, mailers should not be sent out on taxpayer dollars, he said. “It’s just not fair, the challenger can’t do that,” Horner said. “If you’re going to have public financing of elections, they should have that for the challenger also.” There is currently a 31-31 split between the parties in the state Senate. The Republicans had a one-person majority, with Democrat state Sen. Simcha Felder caucusing with the GOP, until state Sen. Tom Croci left for naval duty. A victory by Kaplan could be pivotal in helping the Democrats win the majority, and call bills like the Child Victims Act to a vote.

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Obama endorses Kaplan in state race Former president backs Phillips’ Dem challenger in election that could flip state Senate control BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N Former President Barack Obama endorsed North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan!on Wednesday in her bid to unseat incumbent state Sen. Elaine Phillips in District 7. Endorsing a number of Democratic candidates in races across the country, Obama described them as “a wide and impressive array of candidates – leaders as diverse, patriotic, and big-hearted as the America they’re running to represent.” “I’m confident that, together, they’ll strengthen this country we love by restoring opportunity, repairing our alliances and standing in the world, and upholding our fundamental commitment to justice, fairness, responsibility, and the rule of law,” Obama said on Twitter. “But first, they need our votes.” Kaplan is among 81 candidates that Obama has endorsed so far, and one of only two candidates in New York that he endorsed in the “first wave” of planned 2018! endorsements. On Twitter, Kaplan, of Great Neck retweeted the news twice with comments saying she was “speechless” and “absolutePHOTO COURTESY OF ANNA KAPLAN ly stunned.” “I am very humbled by President North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan Barack Obama’s endorsement and ap-

preciate his belief in me as a candidate,” Kaplan tweeted. “Now is the time to stand together and push back against the hateful rhetoric dominating our political culture. That’s why I’m running for State Senate.” Phillips, a Republican and former mayor of Flower Hill, was elected in 2016 and is running for re-election. A spokesman for Phillips did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the endorsement or whether Phillips seeks a presidential endorsement. The 7th Senate District covers the bulk of North Hempstead, including Great Neck, Manhasset, Roslyn, Port Washington, the Willistons, New Hyde Park, Floral Park, Old Westbury, North Hills and other areas. It also stretches into Elmont and Hicksville. If Kaplan wins the election, it could help tip the balance of the state Senate in favor of the Democrats. The Senate is split 31-31 between the Republicans and Democrats. This, in turn, could mean Democrats control both houses of the Legislature, the governorship and attorney general’s oﬃce in New York. The other New York endorsement is Antonio Delgado, who seeks to represent District 19 in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Ret. Navy sailor challenges D’Urso Roslyn resident Byron Divins seeks to continue service in race for state Assembly BY R E B ECC A K L A R When he was in the Navy he didn’t stop to ask a fellow sailor his political party aﬃliation before asking for his help, Byron Divins said. That’s the way Divins said he plans to approach his time in Albany if elected to serve Assembly District 16. “One of the things I can guarantee when I get there is I’m not going to ignore an idea because it came from someone who’s not from my political party,” Divins said. “… My point is to help the 16th District. I don’t care where the idea comes from.” Divins, a Republican, is running against incumbent Democrat state Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso (D-Port Washington), who was elected in 2016. Divins was born in Queens and moved to Roslyn at 10. He attended Harbor Hill Elementary School, Roslyn Junior High School – his sons, 10 and 14, make fun of him for calling

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Byron Divins, a Republican retired Navy sailor from Roslyn, is running against Democratic Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso. it by its outdated name, he said – and graduated from Roslyn High School in 1988. Despite coming from a family with limited service background, Divins said he always felt it was important to serve. With urging from his par-

ents, he first attended college and graduated from the State University of New York at Albany in 1993." Divins went on to graduate from Touro Law Center in 1996. After getting his law degree, Divins joined the Navy as

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a judge advocate. His 20-year career included tours on the Kitty Hawk and the Theodore Roosevelt. Upon retiring from the Navy, Divins said he was able to go anywhere in the country and call it home. He chose to return to Roslyn, with his wife and two sons. Divins came home only to find his core group of friends had since moved other places, he said. “It was just too expensive,” Divins said. To combat that, if elected, Divins wants to keep the now temporary 2 percent tax cap permanent in law, he said. Another issue close to Divins heart is school safety. His older son will enter Roslyn High School this year. The school’s proximity to the Long Island Expressway causes safety threats to the students, Divins said. “Maybe twice a month, three times a month, we would get a text or alert or email about

kids being approached in cars. If one of our kids gets snatched, God forbid, and they get onto the LIE by the time the school is informed they’re gone,” Divins said. “So the time to deal with that problem is now, before something horrific happens.” Also in terms of school safety, Divins said he is in favor of placing armed guards in schools. He is against arming teachers, he said. “I would rather see our law enforcement protect our schools,” Divins said. Divins also classifies himself as a pro-choice Republican, though he said he’d have to look at individual legislation closely. “A complicated decision like abortion should be between a woman, her doctor and her faith if she so believes, and her family,” Divins said. “It’s a complicated decision and the government shouldn’t come in and tell a woman what to do … Let’s not go back to the ’60s.” Continued on Page 101

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Audit finds payroll errors

NHP-GCP schools say system will be amended BY R E B ECC A KLAR A New York state comptroller’s audit found flaws in the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park school district’s payroll accounting, according to a report released last Wednesday. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s oﬃce conducted the audit between July 1, 2016, and Sept. 30, 2017, according to the report. Between May and September 2017 the book balance of the payroll account did not match the payroll bank account’s balance, according to the audit. There was a diﬀerence of $8,299 including 81 “negative amounts” included in a list of outstanding checks, some dating back to 2006, according to the audit, which said the amounts were manual adjustments to employees’ earning records, not

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New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Superintendent Jennifer Morrison checks. The audit also showed that bank reconciliations were reviewed by a district oﬃcial, not an independent recorder. The comptroller’s oﬃce recommends the elementary district ensure the payroll account balance shown on the books represent the true

balance, and have a review of bank reconciliations by an individual independent of recording and entry transactions. All bank reconciliations were reviewed on time, and all were accurate except for the reconciliations for the payroll bank account, the audit reports. The district trea-

surer reviews bank accounts on a monthly basis by comparing the bank balances to the book balances, the audit states. The treasurer submits the reconciliations to the assistant business manager to review, who then submits the reports to the school board. In a letter signed by Superintendent Jennifer Morrison and Assistant Superintendent for Business Michael Frank, the district said it will “consider each of the recommendations.” A corrective action plan, including details as to how the district will implement recommendations, will “be filed in a timely manner,” the letter states. “Ultimately, the goal is to always create an operational environment that best protects the fiscal integrity of the district,” the letter states.

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to design the town’s first dog park. The board set aside $250,000 for the project as part of its 2018 capital plan. The project will give dogs space to roam oﬀ their leashes. Currently, dogs are not allowed in Tully Park unless on a leash, Parks Commissioner Jill Weber previously told Blank Slate Media.

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Coyote sightings spread to N. Hills While no immediate danger to public, experts suggest being assertive, keeping pets close BY R E B ECC A K L A R

At least one coyote was spotted in North Hills on Shelter Rock Road by the entrance to the Northern State Parkway on July 16 by William Fitzgerald, who lives in the area.

“ t’s typical when coyotes first get into an area, they’re trying to acclimate. They’re not looking to make any waves so to speak.” Frank Vincenti FOUNDER OF THE WILD DOG FOUNDATION, AND MINEOLA BARBER

Fitzgerald told Blank Slate Media he spotted the coyote a little after 5 a.m. The report of the sighting follows an advisory issued by the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani-

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Rogers said the coyotes were also spotted near Green Drive and Reed Drive in the Searingtown area, and said sightings have been ongoing for about three or four weeks. They likely migrated from Queens, Rogers said. If residents encounter coyotes, they should not run away because that can trigger a prey response, Rogers said. Residents should also keep dogs on shorter leashes during walks, and keep house cats indoors, Rogers said. The society also recommends residents feed pets indoors, make garbage inaccessible to wildlife PHOTO COURTESY OF NASSAU SPCA and remove brush and tall grass from around houses. Coyote sightings in Roslyn were confirmed by the Nassau Frank Vincenti, a Mineola barber who founded the Wild County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Dog Foundation in 1996, said if mals last Tuesday that confirmed residents do encounter a coyote sightings in Roslyn. Frank Vincenti they should be assertive and not East Hills Mayor Michael Kowill present talk recoil in fear. blenz sent an email to residents on coyotes at the “If they do see them, they on Monday noting the confirmed Shelter Rock Library need to make them move on by sightings and with the SPCA’s on Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. being aggressive, even simply precautions to follow. yelling at them,” Vincenti said. Gary Rogers, a spokesman likely a male and female based “When people start to show fear for the society, said in a previous on size. then the animals get too cominterview that the coyotes are

fortable.” Vincenti added that there are currently no major public safety concerns, noting there have been no incidents of pet or human attacks. “It’s typical when coyotes first get into an area, they’re trying to acclimate,” he said. “… They’re not looking to make any waves so to speak.” Vincenti said it’s hard to say if the coyotes will stay in the area, and if they will populate it or if others will also migrate over. Vincenti’s expertise is in deterring coyotes. His experience spans the area with work in New York City, Westchester and New Jersey. “I’ve given hundreds of talks all over the tristate area, so having them close to me is definitely exciting for me,” Vincenti said. He will give a talk on coyotes at the Shelter Rock Library on Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. Members of the public can also reach Vincenti at wilddogs@ yahoo.com with questions or concerns.

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Honoring 125 years of F.P. Fire Dept. Saturday celebration kicks off with parade, followed by music, food outside Village Hall BY K E V I N S TA N K I E W I C Z

On the day the Floral Park Fire Department was founded, Thomas Edison recently built the country’s first movie studio, Grover Cleveland was president and Katharine Lee Bates had not yet written “America the Beautiful.” That was a long time ago —!125 years ago, in fact —!and much has changed. One thing that has endured through the years? The all-volunteer Floral Park Fire Department. Its 125th anniversary is being celebrated by the community Saturday, with a parade set to begin at 5 p.m. followed at 6 p.m. by food, inflatables and music outside Village Hall. The food and music will last until 11 p.m., while the inflatables will shut down at 10 p.m. Mayor Dominick Longobardi also issued a proclamation that declared Saturday “Floral Park Fire Department Day.” “To have 125 years of volunteer service is truly a remarkable testimony to the incorporated

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The Floral Park Fire Department is celebrating 125 years. village of Floral Park and its residents,” said village Clerk Susan Walsh, who has been a Floral Park resident for more than 50 years. The Fire Department, which began modestly with 15 men, 300 feet of hose and and two

axes, now consists of roughly 182 members. In 2017 it responded to more than 1,400 emergency calls. The parade will begin on the north side of Lowell Avenue and proceed west toward Tyson Avenue. The final part of the route,

which Walsh said purposefully includes both ends of town, has marchers on Verbena Avenue before turning right onto Floral Boulevard before concluding outside Village Hall. Michael Longobardi, who has been with the Floral Park

Fire Department for about 28 years and recently served as its chief, said he expects more than 100 of the department’s members to march Saturday. Ten other fire departments will march alongside them, including members of the New York City Fire Department. “It’s just another example of the great brotherhood and family that we are,” he said. The parade is expected to last about 45 minutes to an hour. A parade is a good way to celebrate the Fire Department, Michael Longobardi said, because “it is a way to interact with the community.” “We get to march through town and it brings people out,” he said. “There’s not a lot of events that give us the opportunity. It’s not a fundraiser. We just wanted a celebration.” Walsh said she is grateful for the members of the Fire Department, who are “putting themselves at risk” every time they work a shift. “To me,” she said, “they’re Floral Park’s finest.”

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Phillips’ tax-funded disinformation

he dishonesty of the mailer state Sen. Elaine Phillips recently sent to constituents claiming she was “Standing Up for Child Sex Abuse Victims” was bad enough. But making taxpayers pay for what was clearly a piece of campaign literature aimed at addressing a large political liability in her District 7 re-election race against Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan makes the mailer that much worse. Let’s start with the facts. The state of New York has a! disgracefully short statute of limitations to file criminal and civil charges for sexual abuse – until age 23 to file criminal charges for oﬀenses that don’t include the top felony rape charges, and until age 21 to file civil claims against institutions. The result has been to allow child sexual predators go free and to deny their victims justice. The solution to this outrage has been before the state Legislature for more than a decade in the form of the Child Victims Act. The legislation would extend the statute of limitations to age 50 in civil cases, and to age 28 in criminal cases. It would also establish a one-year window in which anyone would be permitted to bring a lawsuit, even if the statute of limitations had expired. The bill enjoys widespread support by the public and in Albany. The Assembly has voted five times in favor of the legislation, the last time by a vote of 139-7. But Republicans in the state Senate have not even allowed the legislation to come to a vote. Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave supporters of the legislation a

large boost earlier this year when he included the Child Victims Act in his proposed 2018 state budget. Phillips said during the budget deliberations she agreed 23 was too young to limit victims seeking to file criminal charges.! But she opposed the bill. She said she needed more time to decide what to do. She wanted more time to assemble experts to look at the problem. Phillips’ claim to standing up for victims of sexual abuse lies in legislation proposed by Republican legislators after many took political heat for the removal of the Child Victims Act from the final state budget. In her mailer, Phillips said the Republican legislation, called the Child Victims Reconciliation and Compensation Fund, would allow every victim to seek compensation from a $300 million fund “that’s not subsidized with taxpayer dollars.” That sounds like a neat magic trick. Too bad it’s not really true. Under the bill, the state would get the $300 million from the more than $700 million in asset forfeiture funds controlled by Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr.’s oﬃce. That sounds like public money to us. State Sen. Brad Hoylman, the Manhattan Democratic sponsor of the Child Victims Act, said the money would be taken from other worthy!criminal justice programs like the purchase of rape test kits and cameras for public housing. Hoylman also noted the!money would come at the expense of protecting “child sexual abusers and institutions who harbor them.”

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Hoylman’s comments referred to the fact that the legislation removes civil liability from the guilty. This flies in the face of the entire concept of civil law in which those who do wrong have to pay – a strong incentive for both institutions and people not to do wrong. Why the!special treatment for child!sexual abusers and the institutions that harbor them? In her mailer, Phillips justifies the fund by saying “more than 80 percent of child sex abuse cases involve a family member or friend – not the kind of deep-pocketed institutions you read about in the news.” This raises several questions. For one, why would you want to give family members or friends who raped children a free pass? And no one else. And how do Phillips and her Republican colleagues know how many cases involve a family member or friend when the law doesn’t

allow victims to report the crime after they are 23? Opponents of the! bill passed by the Assembly, which include the Catholic Church, Orthodox Jewish groups and the Boy Scouts of America, have consistently cited concerns with the one-year window in which victims could file claims regardless of how long ago the assault against them took place. They say the window would cause a wave of claims that could drive churches, schools and hospitals into bankruptcy. To its credit, the legislation sponsored by Phillips would allow all victims to file claims. But this raises another question: whether the $300 million is going to be enough. It is true that many states that have provided a one-year window have not seen a flood of legal actions. But take a look at the news for

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the past week. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court! ruled Friday! that a landmark 900-page grand jury report about child sex abuse by Catholic clergy should be released as soon as Aug. 8. It contains the names of 300 predators. On Saturday, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, the former archbishop of Washington, from the College of Cardinals after allegations that the cardinal sexually abused minors and adult seminarians over the course of decades. What happens when the $300 million is used up? None of our questions are addressed in the Phillips mailer paid for by taxpayers. That appears to be another unpunished crime – even it’s not illegal.

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ON THE RIGHT

Nassau GOP corruption: an update

hen former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was sentenced to seven years in prison for soliciting bribes on July 26, 2018, the U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: “We hope today’s fittingly stiff sentence sends a clear message: brokering official favors for your personal benefit is illegal and will result in prison time.” Those words must be ringing in the ears of several Nassau Republicans. First, there’s former GOP state Senate Majority Leader, Dean Skelos. In his second trial, a jury found him and his son Adam guilty of quid pro quo schemes. His sentencing date is scheduled for October 24, 2018. And right now, Skelos must be thinking he will probably receive as much time behind bars as Silver. A scary thought when one is 70 years old. Then there’s former Republican County Executive Ed Mangano’s retrial which is set to commence on October 9, 2018. Mangano’s previous court case

ended in a mistrial — the jury being deadlocked 11 to 1 for conviction. That doesn’t bode well for Mangano. My guess, the U.S. Attorney in the second trial, will streamline his case to avoid jury fatigue. He will probably focus on the bribery and extortion charges which included vacations, expensive gifts and a no-show job for Mrs. Mangano. Next, there is former Republican First Deputy County Executive Rob Walker’s corruption trial that will begin on Jan. 7, 2019. Walker was indicted by the Feds for obstruction of justice, lying to the FBI, and for accepting and then trying to hide $5,000 in cash he accepted from a county contractor. Readers may recall that Walker received federal immunity for testifying in the first Dean Skelos trial; but he said in court he received no protection from ongoing investigations involving county contracts. It appears the U.S. Attorney played it right. And let’s not forget former

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right Republican Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto. He may have gotten oﬀ scotfree in the Mangano federal trial, but he still faces state charges. In June 2017, Nassau District Attorney Madeline Singas charged Venditto “with corrupt use of position or authority, a felony; three counts of oﬃcial misconduct, a misdemeanor; and conspiracy in the sixth degree, a misdemeanor.”

Finally, there was the March 31, 2017 indictment of GOP Hempstead Board Councilman Edward Ambrosino, whose trial was recently scheduled by a federal judge to begin on Feb. 25, 2019. Ambrosino, who wore numerous political hats when he was associated with Dean Skelos’ old law firm, was indicted because he “knowingly and intentionally devised a scheme and artifice to defraud the law firm.” He was charged with diverting at least $800,000 of fees totaling $1.3 million from clients and depositing them in a Sub S corporation he incorporated in 2011. A portion of the diverted legal fees came from Nassau County’s Industrial Development Authority and its Local Economic Assistance Corporation. The U.S. Attorney also alleges that Ambrosino attempted to evade paying over $250,000 in federal taxes by filing fraudulent income tax returns and phony deductions that included “rental payments for a Manhat-

tan apartment paid by Ambrosino on behalf of a third party….” I recommend to your reading the 13-page indictment that contains other allegations. The culture of political corruption in Nassau County and, for that matter, in Albany, is epidemic. Too many public oﬃcials believe the government exists not to serve the people, but to serve themselves. They have abandoned pursuing the common good in favor of the individual good. Too many public oﬃcials believe that their service entitles them to become rich at the expense of taxpayers. Civic virtue, as founding father James Madison envisioned it, is dead. Nevertheless, in Nassau, thanks to the hardworking U.S. Attorney and District Attorney, the tide may be turning. The political class may start thinking twice before sticking their hands in the public till. I hope I’m right; but I’m not yet ready to bet the house on it.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

This makeover is making for trouble

walked into my local Starbucks recently and had to stop short. Was I in the wrong place? I didn’t recognize it. Instead of the warm, welcoming earth tones of wooden tables and chairs, I was confronted by icy arctic whiteness; stone cold counters; and — worst of all — not a coﬀee bean or french press in sight! What had happened to my local Starbucks? Was it, in fact, still a Starbucks at all? The answer is, it has had a “makeover.” I suppose that’s only to be expected when a longstanding CEO and Chairman (Howard Schultz) finally steps down, and a new one must show he’s in charge. But — alas for me — the makeover at Starbucks has made it into a place I don’t want to visit, anymore. Perhaps that was the point. It’s just one more episode in the continuing saga of “Fixing Things That Weren’t Broken,” brought to you by the Sears Catalog and Classic Coke. I had seen this before. The

Elizabeth Claiborne store where I used to find great outfits got “renovated” and hard to shop in. Then they knocked down the building. My local King Kullen got “remodeled,” and suddenly I couldn’t find a single thing in the store. Before I found things again, they had closed it altogether. So when the barista told me that my local Starbucks was scheduled for “renovation,” I knew there was trouble ahead. My lifestyle depends on a steady supply of coffee. And not just any coffee. It needs to be Starbucks’ Gold Coast blend, ground at one notch finer than “paper cone”. Anything else and my brain slows to a halt. “We’re going to do a total makeover, and then we’ll be bringing some coffees back,” the barista said. “But not Gold Coast, I don’t suppose? Because already I can’t find it.” “Um, no, probably not.” “And let me guess — nothing’s going to happen to Verona.” “How did you know?”

JUDY EPSTEIN

A Look on the Lighter Side Because that’s the one I can’t stand. It’s like Merlot. Or spinach. I can always spot it because I never like it. So, of course, that’s the one thing they’re going to leave standing. They might as well call it “Vendetta” coﬀee. So now my entire lifestyle was under threat. But suddenly, I got a reprieve! One weekend, traveling up and down the New Jersey Turnpike, we found a rest stop that hadn’t received its order of execution yet … and they still had

a whole shelf of Gold Coast onepound bags! I grabbed as many as I could hold, without dropping them onto the floor (the pesky things are slippery) and stood there, looking around nervously while I waited in line at the register. I expected that at any minute, someone was going to pop out of the woodwork and say, “Hey, you — those are rationed, you know! Two to a customer!” But no one stopped me, and I made oﬀ with half a dozen pounds. My plan was to keep them in the freezer and make them last as long as I could. “But sooner or later you’ll finish that, and what then, Judy? What’s your plan?” “I have no plan! Who knew I needed one, until this makeover nonsense? And you wonder why I don’t like change?” Alas, even with the reprieve, time for me is running out. I can’t go back to cans of Maxwell House; and I haven’t found anything I can rely on either among the Peet’s brands or at Whole Foods.

“What about Dunkin’ Donuts?” asks my friend, who actually prefers their coffee. “I can’t do it,” I tell her. I have never yet made it out of that place without buying half a dozen donuts, and eating all 6 of them before reaching the car. No, I can see I’m going to have to take this to the streets. Or maybe even — gulp — online! “Looking for Gold Coast. Uncut or ground. Cash only if authentic with a receipt from July 2018 or before.” Then I’ll meet with whoever I hear from — “Call me Chuck” —on some moonless night, behind the swings at the Pine Street playground. “You got the cash?” “You got the beans?” “Yup.” “Prove it.” Then I’ll slit the bag open with the manicure-size Swiss Army knife off my keychain, and rub the grounds on my gums. “Ah,” I’ll say. “That’s the stuff!” My Gold Coast “jones” taken care of for another month…no thanks to Starbucks!

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E A R T H M AT T E R S

The chemicals in our drinking water

n Long Island we are fortunate to have abundant underground aquifers, left there from melting ice ages, from which we get our drinking water. Rainwater and melting snow replenish this resource, moving slowly through the soil profile which helps to filter out impurities. Settlers on this island enjoyed these pristine waters for hundreds of years, until the introduction of industrial processes and synthetic chemicals in the last century which led to contamination of this aquifer system we depend on. Some of these chemicals we know: the pesticide atrazine, used by potato farmers on the east end of Long Island, can still be found in the shallow aquifers that lie under those fields. And of course, the legacy of the Grumman Aerospace industrial complex in Bethpage lives on in the underground plume of toxic chemicals and radioactive materials slowly migrating south. Among the emerging threats to our water is 1,4-dioxane. You may have heard of this contaminant, but perhaps you didn’t know that Long Island’s drinking water wells have some of the highest detected levels

anywhere. In fact, a water supply well in Hicksville measured the highest in the nation. And the majority of our Superfund sites are found to contain concerning levels of 1,4-dioxane, which is commonly found together with the industrial chemical, TCA. The attention this is getting in the local media is partly due to the fact that exposure to 1,4-dioxane, either in high concentrations or as chronic exposure to low levels has the potential to cause cancer in humans. In addition, there is currently no federal or New York State drinking water maximum contaminant level (MCL) for 1,4-dioxane, and remediation costs can be as high as a million dollars or more per well, utilizing a process called advanced oxidation. The Environmental Protection Agency distinguishes an elevated cancer risk in drinking water with 1,4-dioxane concentrations greater than or equal to 0.35 parts per billion (ppb). Last year, the state Department of Environmental Conservation requested that the EPA establish an oﬃcial federal drinking water standard for 1,4-dioxane, putting them on notice that if this is not done in a timely manner, the DEC would establish

PATTI WOOD Earth Matters

its own maximum contaminant level for New York. So what exactly is 1, 4-dioxane, and where does it come from? It’s a synthetic chemical used as a solvent and a chlorinated solvent stabilizer for industrial chemicals and a by-product in many commonly used products, such as paint strippers, dyes, adhesives, greases and antifreeze. 1,4-dioxane is also created during a manufacturing process called ethoxylation, which makes detergents and other petroleumbased chemicals in consumer products less harsh. Examples include liquid

laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, shampoos, deodorants and other personal care products, particularly those that produce suds. But you won’t find 1,4-dioxane listed on any product label. That’s because the chemical is technically a by-product and not an ingredient, so manufacturers of personal care products are not required to list it on their labels. The FDA has been measuring 1,4 dioxane levels in consumer products for decades. By 2000, it was recommending that manufacturers voluntarily reduce 1,4 dioxane in their products. There was a particular focus on children’s shampoos and bubble baths, due to the fact that children are always more vulnerable to toxins. We need the FDA to make removal of 1, 4-dioxane mandatory for personal care products. So let’s look at the worst offenders. Liquid laundry detergent leads the list, with some of the highest levels being found in the popular Tide brand products. A lot of people use liquid laundry detergent because it works well in cold water, but we have to start thinking about

how our habits and brand loyalty might be having a negative impact on something as important as our water supply. So what to do? Those of us with septic systems or cesspools that receive wastewater from our homes should be cognizant of our personal contribution to this drinking water problem. These wastewater systems leach into the ground and eventually find their way into our aquifers." And whether we have a private well (there are about 47,000 private wells on Long Island) or are connected to a public water supply, the products we use can make a huge diﬀerence. Switch to powdered laundry detergent (Bio-Kleen makes a good product), and look for personal care products that don’t contain PEG, polyethylene, polyethylene glycol, polyoxyethylene, polyoxynolethylene and chemicals ending in"–eth, –oleth"and"–oxynol. Also look for products with USDA Organic certification, which doesn’t allow ethoxylation processes, and thus avoids the 1,4 dioxane problem altogether. Here on Long Island, what goes down the drain in our homes has the potential to show up again when we turn on our faucets! There is no “away.”

VIEW POINT

A prescription for America’s health care Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JP Morgan are embarking on an experiment in cost-cutting health care. People are skeptical for good reason, mainly because health care can’t be solved in such small pieces. Like Climate Change, which cannot be solved by any city, state or nation on its own. And because the theory here is that only people who work for very large, very profitable companies get access to health care they can aﬀord. That, in eﬀect, makes workers indentured servants, afraid or unable to change jobs, start their own business, or heaven forbid, do anything that would get them fired. In this scheme, health care is a privilege, not a right. America’s health care system is sick. It has been for a very long time because the system is economically unsustainable: we have the technology and knowledge to

perpetuate a lifespan to 120, but no means to fund it (not to mention what would happen to the Social Security system). The pure capitalist model that Republicans are so desperate to preserve (and why they can’t stand Obamacare which also preserves a for-profit health care system) simply doesn’t work because at its fundamental core it is this: “How much is your child’s life worth? $10 million?” Trump took an opportunity to grandstand when he signed the Right to Try Legislation, enabling terminally ill patients who have exhausted all approved treatment options, to allow themselves to be guinea pigs in using certain unapproved, experimental drugs. That’s great, but clearly doesn’t go far enough in terms of addressing aﬀordability and access to health care and life-saving drugs. Here’s my prescription:

KAREN RUBIN View Point

Health care and drugs should be regulated like utility companies and public service companies, which means they should be required to justify their pricing to a reasonable cost-plus-profit model (not charge $1,000 per pill that costs $2 to produce), and have to have price increases approved by the equivalent to a public service commission.

Shifting to Medicare for All (single-payer) would likely eliminate the for-profit insurance company middle man that takes up about 20 percent of what we spend on health care, which accounts for 20 percent of GDP, the most expensive health care in the world ($10,000 per person), spending twice as much as other high-income countries, despite poorer outcomes that put us No. 1 in maternal mortality. Obamacare properly placed emphasis on wellness and early diagnosis – that is the point of aﬀordable, accessible health care – realizing that the cost-careknowledge spiral would make health care system unsustainable. So if this country is not going to accept that health care is a right, not a privilege and adopt a Medicare-for-All (single-payer) model, then Medicare needs to be turned on its head: Provide Medicare system to those up to age 65, while also allowing people

to stock money away in Health Savings Accounts to pay for procedures after 65. The logic here is clear: people should have the best chance at a satisfying, fulfilling life. They should not have to suﬀer needlessly or die prematurely for not being able to get an early diagnosis, or access medications to control cholesterol, blood pressure, and the like. That benefits all of society, while keeping health care costs down. Instead, our Darwinian health care system allows the health care industry (fully onefifth of the economy) to charge whatever it likes for life-saving drugs that can cost $100,000 a year; for operations that can be hundreds of thousands of dollars to prolong the life of an elderly person by a matter of months, while still suﬀering debilitating conditions and needing costly care. Continued on Page 94

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F R O M T H E D E S K O F D E L I A D e R I G G I - W H I T TO N

Working to better protect our youths

s parents, we naturally want to do everything we can to ensure our children are living safe, happy and productive lives. One of my greatest privileges as Legislator for the 11th District of Nassau County is to propose and/or approve legislature that helps achieve these goals. As you may be aware, the full legislature recently unanimously approved a resolution submitted by Legislator Josh Lafazan that establishes a website dedicated exclusively to anti-bullying. Our County Executive signed the bill into law and the site will be ready before the school year starts in September. Virtually all school districts in the County follow the Dignity For

All Students Act. Enacted by New York State in 2012, the act requires schools to ensure anti-bullying tactics are incorporated into the schools’ codes of contact and other anti-bullying measures. Yet parents whose children are being bullied aren’t always clear about the schools’ processes, including whom to contact for example. This new dedicated website will remedy that problem as well as provide a great deal of related information. The eﬀects of bullying are very painful for children. This is a huge problem on its own, but researchers have found teens that have been bullied may be more likely than others to seek temporary solace to their emotional pain in drugs.

FROM THE DESK OF Delia DeRiggi-Whitton

My fellow legislators and I host Narcan education and training sessions that, not only supply

citizens with opioid overdose reversal kits, but educate us on the reasons why people turn to highly addictive opioid painkillers or heroin. Also, earlier this year, the County Legislature unanimously approved a bill to ban sales of e-cigarettes, cigarettes and other tobacco products to anyone under 21 years of age. Again, while this is not a cure-all for bullying or the opioid epidemic, studies have shown that nicotine addiction can lead to drug use beyond the fact that smoking is unhealthy in general. Whether or not you know or feel your child is being bullied, I encourage you to visit the County’s dedicated anti-bullying website (nassaustopbullying.org).

I also urge you to sign up for a Narcan education and training session. No family is invulnerable to the possibility of opioid addiction. It can start as innocently as taking painkillers after surgery or a sports injury. Visit nassaucountyny.gov to learn more about opioids and related services. Note that the Legislature recently approved development of a smartphone app to provide fast access to substance abuse resources. If you have any questions or comments on these or any other topic, please contact my oﬃce at 516-571-6211 or dderiggiwhitton@nassaucountyny.gov.

READERS WRITE

Celender’s road project: feat or folly?

his week’s (July 27) edition of the Great Neck News ran a front-page article about awarding the contract for Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender’s Welwyn/ Shoreward transportation enhancement project. Several village meetings were devoted to the hiring of the contractor: receiving the bids, opening the bids and, of course, awarding the contract — highly uncharacteristic of usual village protocol for previous projects. Some of the main items included in the transportation enhancement project are bumping out a circular area into the street in front of the post office for a park, creating bike lanes, installing brick sidewalks, and adding a mid-block raised crosswalk. When the project was initially announced, the mayor invited residents to a village meeting to hear their thoughts and concerns about the proposal. Some of the residents’ objections to the proposed park in front of the post office included proximity to two beautiful full service parks within a block or two of the area, noise, air pollution from smokers and buses, discarded cigarette butts, and garbage from Shop Delight take-out customers — who already eat on the two benches in front of the post office and leave their leftovers all over the benches, the grass, and the sidewalk — in spite of the fact that

there is a large garbage can just a few feet from the benches. Can you imagine what the area will look like after the mayor provides a park with more benches? Who wouldn’t want to relax amidst toxic fumes from the buses and trucks and ear-piercing noise from the constant blasting of horns! After listening to the residents’ concerns about the unwanted park, what did the mayor do? She ignored everything she didn’t want to hear, and changed the name from “park” to “public plaza”! Furthermore, in order to build her park, it appears from the rendering that six to eight parking spaces will be removed from an area where residents already have a dire parking problem, mostly caused by the large number of Shop Delight employees who have been persistent in illegally parking in the Welwyn/Shoreward area daily for 10 to 12 hours at a time — a violation of Shop Delight’s conditional-use permit, which clearly states that Shop Delight employees may NOT park on the streets adjacent to the store. Every Plaza oﬃcial knows full well that Shop Delight is in violation of their conditional-use permit, and residents are painfully aware that the village has refused to appropriately deal with either this violation or the multitudes of other violations of said permit; Shop Delight appears to

have a free ride to do whatever they please. Is there something we’re missing here? The dire parking problem for residents of the Welwyn/Shoreward area is something that the village has been aware of for years but had largely ignored until a story appeared in the April 27t"issue of the Great Neck News — entitled “Parking spot delivery possible for G.N. Plaza” — which titillated residents about giving them a residential parking garage in the lower level of the post office’s garage, for which the village has received approval to rent from the post oﬃce. The article was published (including the coveted photo-op of the mayor) just after County Executive Laura Curran appointed Celender to serve on the Commissioner’s Community Council, which deals with public safety and quality of life concerns. What a coincidence that Jean Celender’s appointment coincided with how much she cared for residents’ quality of life concerns, i.e. the need for residential parking, in the Welwyn/Shoreward area. Now, three months later, public discussion about the parking garage for residents has disappeared, with no news forthcoming from the village. The 50+ buses per day which the mayor insists must use Welwyn Road and the circle in front of the post oﬃce as their route to the

station are a terrible detriment to the quality of life in this area. The fumes from at least five buses an hour on Welwyn Road pollute the air, and when the buses try to negotiate the double parked cars in front of Shop Delight (which the village does nothing to prevent) there is frequently terrible gridlock and congestion for long periods of time between the roundabout at the station and the circle at the post office. When the buses finally attempt to make the turn around the circle in front of the post office, it takes two or three swings before most of them can get around. Just last week there was another accident on Welwyn Road, where a bus hit a car while trying to negotiate the circle. Can you imagine the impact of the narrowed turning space at the circle after the mayor’s completed park juts out into the street in front of the post office? Does someone have to die before the buses are re-routed safely? Apparently, the mayor doesn’t care. The enhancement project is going to spend thousands of dollars to build bicycle lanes. I have lived in this area for decades, and I can attest to the fact that there is a dearth of bicyclists in this area because it is too congested, has too many speeding cars driven by those who feel “entitled” to drive at high speeds (in spite of the fact

that signs are posted that read “AREA SPEED LIMIT 15 M.P.H.”), and there are too many trucks making illegal deliveries to Shop Delight from the street from before dawn until dusk — another violation of Shop Delight’s conditional use permit which the village also continues to ignore. In addition, these bike lanes will narrow the street by at least three feet—a perfect solution to ease the congestion in this area! The village has been contacted by many residents who are rightfully concerned about the dangers of brick sidewalks, but these concerns have also fallen on deaf ears. The existing brick sidewalks all over the village are hazardous in the rain and snow; they contract in the freezing cold, and expand in the heat, creating irregular walking surfaces for potential “slip and fall” pedestrian accidents. Is it reasonable to believe that the mayor’s self-serving Welwyn/ Shoreward enhancement project will enhance the quality of life for the residents of this area? Decent parking for residents, nice landscaping, proper and safe sidewalks and re-paved roads would certainly be appreciated. However, this neighborhood does not want or need a park in front of the post oﬃce; the bike lanes are an unnecessary expenditure of a great deal of money because they will not be well utiContinued on Page 94

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Vets deserve, need Won’t hold my breath to see this in print! VA clinic in town

s a member of the state Assembly Veterans Affairs Committee, I am writing to express my support for a community-based outpatient VA clinic in the Town of North Hempstead. Expanding the VA’s reach on Long Island would benefit the island’s more than 130,000 veterans, many of whom rely on the VA for care. Currently, the nearest Veterans Aﬀairs Medical Center in Northport presents an inconvenient and taxing drive for aging

veterans. Although there are two community-based outpatient clinics in Nassau County, in Valley Stream and East Meadow, the roads can sometimes be congested, presenting an obstacle for our aging veterans, many of whom have health conditions and are in their 80s and 90s. A dedicated outpatient clinic in North Hempstead also would tie in with the town’s Project Independence Program, which offers free and discounted cab rides for seniors. Recently, North Hempstead Town oﬃcials and

residents launched a community petition for a veteran’s outpatient clinic closer to home. I fully support local and state eﬀorts to accomplish this goal and will continue to advocate for an outpatient clinic in North Hempstead. In the interim, I support the deployment of a mobile veterans center for basic health care needs. Our veterans deserve better and I will continue to make sure that they have all the resources that they need. Anthony D’Urso Member of Assembly

Korean War soldiers remain unaccounted

military plane has just retrieved 55 cases of remains of service members who died during the Korean War. A DNA will have to verify that. This is being done because of an agreement between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Sung-un. It is most sad to say it has taken close to 70 years for North Korea to do this now. As soon as the true identity is made known of U.S. service members, the families can finally have closure. The pain and grief of not knowing what happens to

various members, I believe must be quite hard to bear after all these years. Now as reported there is close to 7,700 service members remains unaccounted for from 1950-53, with 5,300 lost in North Korea. More than 36,000 Americans died in the Korean War. And that has brought many tears to so many aﬀected by the Korean War. My heartfelt prayers go out to the many still feeling the pain. Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Mineola

ooks like the Dems and libs are scraping the bottom of the barrel in their “Dump On Trump” campaign.# The latest is the Williston Times Editorial blaming our President for his tariﬀ on Canadian uncoated paper, “the stuﬀ newspapers are printed on.”# Since they will never give credit to President Trump for anything good he does, any excuse will do to bash him.# As they say, “Any port in a storm”. This idea probably occurred because last Monday the New York Daily News told their few remaining readers that it was letting go 50 percent of their features editors [no, they didn’t mention the exorbitant cost of paper].# The reason the NYDN is not doing well is that it caters to liberal Trump haters.# Like many other former readers. I canceled my subscription about two years ago.# My neighbor bought it for the Sports section, and after reading it, would throw the rest of the paper in the garbage.# The day after their announcement, their Yankees article was a feed from the Associated Press [his favorite Yankees sportswriter obviously had been canned with the rest of them!]# So he now reads the Post — another reader lost. I guess the publishers of the liberal media newspapers do not realize that Trump was elected President by millions of people# who think he’s doing a great job making America great again, and the Dems and Libs just can’t face reality [Trump Derangement Syndrome?]# By the way, Newsday is another leftist rag that is losing readers.# Do people who admire what Trump is doing [i.e., 4.1 GDP] want to start their day reading articles that constantly put him down?# I don’t think so.# If that’s what you’re into, there’s always the New York Times, CNN and MS-

Trump poisons water again

n the never-ending onslaught of bad ideas emanating from the White House, the latest is denying transgender Americans from serving in the military. There are a host of reasons why this is a very bad idea. Transgender Americans have served and are serving with honor and distinction in our military. Transgender troops serve well in eighteen countries around the world including two of our close allies — the United Kingdom and Israel. Modern science tells us that gender orientation is biological# and not volitional. In other words, it reflects one’s being and is not a choice.

The American Psychological Association states that being transgender “does not, by itself, limit the ability of individuals to function well and excel in their work, including military service.” It would be less hypocritical if the idea did not stem from the “brain” of Donald Trump whose record of military service is nonexistent. During the Vietnam War, he received four student deferments and finally a 4-F classification when he presented a doctor’s letter stating that he had bone spurs. Of course, this ailment did not prevent him from playing sports such as football, squash

and tennis. This attempt to exclude transgender citizens from the military is another example of Trump rolling back decisions promulgated by President Obama. It plays to his fundamentalist base which condemns those who are transgender, gay and lesbian. We should heed the words of experts like Aaron Belkin who state: “There is no evidence to support a policy that bars from military service patriotic Americans who are medically fit and able to deploy…Our troops and nation deserve better.” Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

NBC. When Trump was elected President, Obama made the statement, that his election would be “an economic disaster for Americans”; Hillary opined, “Trump policies will throw us into#a depression”; John Kerry said, “He will be very bad for American workers”; and economist Paul Krugman [NY Times] wrote, “We will face an economic depression with no end in sight.”## I wonder how they now feel about 4.1 GDP.# Rather than being “happy” for the country, the only comeback Dems and Libs have is “It’s not sustainable,” just as all the polls indicated that there was no way Trump would be elected President.# What a bunch of “Debbie Downers”! By the way, I had to chuckle when Maxine Waters told her supporters she was getting messages from God to “do away” with Trump and that He was on the liberal’s side.# No Maxine, if God was on your side, Hillary would be in the White House! In closing, as much as I wouldn’t wish to see the Williston Times cease publishing, I wouldn’t be surprised if many Williston Park residents choose not to spend $35 for a year of Trump bashing.# How refreshing it would be to read weekly articles relating positive news about our president instead of columnists who do nothing but bash and complain!# For example, the news that President Trump was bringing home the remains of soldiers who died in the Korean War was not even covered by the liberal media.# Has anyone heard the old adage, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all”?# If the mainstream media heeded this advice, they’d have to stop broadcasting for lack of material! Helen Jaeger Williston Park

Student drivers need new course Radical changes to drivers ed curriculum are needed. We need to teach students to drive as if every car on the road is being driven by someone who is looking at their cell phone because they are. Essentially, give yourself more space between you and the car in front of you because that’s the only space on the road that you can manage.# It also means driving the speed limit.# And drive consciously not distracted, without ever looking at your cell phones.# This might keep you alive in a very dangerous place we call, the road. Bill Spitalnick Roslyn # Letters Continued on Page 94

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Ambrosino tax evasion trial set for February

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Herricks UFSD today announced a free and reduced price meal (Free Milk) policy for Herricks UFSD area school children. Local school officials have adopted the following family eligibility criteria to assist them in determining eligibility:

2018-2019 INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS OR FREE MILK Free Eligibility Scale Reduced Price Eligibility Scale Free Lunch, Breakfast, Milk

Reduced Price Lunch, Breakfast

Household Twice per Every Two Size Annual Monthly Month Weeks Weekly

BY R E B ECC A KLAR A! federal judge in Central Islip has set Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino’s tax evasion trial to tentatively begin on Feb. 25. The Republican councilman, whose district includes the Village of Floral Park and part of New Hyde Park, is charged with wire fraud and income tax evasion. Court documents allege that Ambrosino neglected to report $800,000 of the $1.3 million he made while working for two government agencies to the Uniondale-based law firm, not named in the indictment, he worked at. Ambrosino allegedly deposited the $800,000 into a shell company under the name Vanderbilt Bank Account, according to the indictment. The indictment also alleges Ambrosino made false deductions and understated income on his corporate and federal tax returns, skirting more than $245,000 in taxes over three years. Ambrosino has served on the Town Board since 2003. He worked at the law firm from 2001 to 2015, though the alleged tax-evasion occurred from 2010 to 2015, according to court documents. The two agencies named in the indictment are the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency and the Nassau County Local Economic

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SNAP/TANF/FDPIR Households: Households that currently include children who receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) but who are not found during the Direct Certification Matching Process (DCMP), or households that currently receive Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) must complete an application listing the child's name, a valid SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number and the signature of an adult household member. Eligibility for free meal benefits based on participation in SNAP, TANF or FDPIR is extended to all children in the household. When known to the School Food Authority, households will be notified of their children’s eligibility for free meals based on their participation in the SNAP, TANF or the FDPIR programs. No application is necessary if the household was notified by the SFA their children have been directly certified. If the household is not sure if their children have been directly certified, the household should contact the school. Other Source Categorical Eligibility: When known to the School Food Authority, households will be notified of any child’s eligibility for free meals based on the individual child’s designation as Other Source Categorically Eligible, as defined by law. Children are determined Other Source Categorically Eligible if they are Homeless, Migrant, Runaway, A foster child, or Enrolled in Head Start or an eligible pre-kindergarten program.

PHOTO BY NOAH MANSKAR

Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino’s tax evasion trial is set to start on Feb. 25. Assistance Corp. Ambrosino was required to forward all legal fees he received from nonlaw firm clients to the law firm, and was paid 15 percent of those fees collected on top of his $200,000 salary, according to court documents. The indictment alleges that Ambrosino did not report the payments he received from! the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency and the Nassau County Local Economic Assistance Corporation to the firm between 2010 and 2012. The indictment also alleges that Ambrosino created a bank account under the name Vanderbilt Bank Account in September for which he was the sole authorized signer.

Ambrosino allegedly deposited more than $800,000 from the $1.3 million he received from the government agencies into the Vanderbilt account rather than submitting the payments to the firm, according to the indictment. Ambrosino has pleaded not guilty, according to Newsday. During a hearing Thursday, Ambrosino’s attorney, James Druker of Garden City, said the law firm was not entitled to the money, according to Newsday. Druker said the situation involved a business dispute, not a crime, according to Newsday. Eﬀorts to reach Druker were unavailing.

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If children or households receive benefits under Assistance Programs or Other Source Categorically Eligible Programs and are not listed on the notice of eligibility and are not notified by the School Food Authority of their free meal benefits, the parent or guardian should contact the school or should submit an income application. Other Households: Households with income the same or below the amounts listed above for family size may be eligible for and are urged to apply for free and/or reduced price meals (or free milk). They may do so by completing the application sent home with the letter to parents. One application for all children in the household should be submitted. Additional copies are available at the principal's office in each school. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year to School Lunch Secretary. Please contact Karen Warren at 516-305-8752 with any questions regarding the application process. Households notified of their children’s eligibility must contact the School Food Authority if they choose to decline the free meal benefits. Households may apply for benefits at any time throughout the school year. Children of parents or guardians who become unemployed or experience a financial hardship mid-year may become eligible for free and reduced price meals or free milk at any point during the school year. For up to 30 operating days into the new school year (or until a new eligibility determination is made, whichever comes first) an individual child’s free or reduced price eligibility status from the previous year will continue within the same SFA. When the carryover period ends, unless the household is notified that their children are directly certified or the household submits an application that is approved, the children’s meals must be claimed at the paid rate. Though encouraged to do so, the SFA is not required to send a reminder or a notice of expired eligibility. The information provided on the application will be confidential and will be used for determining eligibility. The names and eligibility status of participants may also be used for the allocation of funds to federal education programs such as Title I and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), State health or State education programs, provided the State agency or local education agency administers the programs, and for federal, State or local means-tested nutrition programs with eligibility standards comparable to the NSLP. Eligibility information may also be released to programs authorized under the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) or the Child Nutrition Act (CNA). The release of information to any program or entity not specifically authorized by the NSLA will require a written consent statement from the parent or guardian. The School Food Authority does, however, have the right to verify at any time during the school year the information on the application. If a parent does not give the school this information, the child/children will no longer be able to receive free or reduced price meals (free milk). Foster children are eligible for free meal benefits. A separate application for a foster child is no longer necessary. Foster children may be listed on the application as a member of the family where they reside. Applications must include the foster child's name and personal use income. Under the provisions of the policy, the designated official will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the designated official, he/she may make a request either orally or in writing for a hearing to appeal the decision. Assistant Superintendent whose address is 999-B Herricks Rd. New Hyde Park, NY 11040 has been designated as the Hearing Official. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. However, prior to initiating the hearing procedure, the parent or School Food Authority may request a conference to provide an opportunity for the parent and official to discuss the situation, present information, and obtain an explanation of the data submitted in the application or the decisions rendered. The request for a conference shall not in any way prejudice or diminish the right to a fair hearing. Only complete applications can be approved. This includes complete and accurate information regarding: the SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number; the names of all household members; on an income application, the last four digits of the social security number of the person who signs the form or an indication that the adult does not have one, and the amount and source of income received by each household member. In addition, the parent or guardian must sign the application form, certifying the information is true and correct. 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Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) (2) (3)

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A new face for Northwell cancer center BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I A new face is joining the Northwell Health Cancer Institute’s Head and Neck Cancer Center in Lake Success. Dr. Bhupesh Parashar was recently appointed as vice chairman of research for radiation medicine and co-director of the center. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Parashar to Northwell Health’s Department of Radiation Medicine,” said Dr. Louis Potters, chair of radiation medicine at Northwell Health. “Dr. Parashar is an outstanding physician who has extensive experience treating patients with the latest radiation medicine technologies as well as being a noted clinical and basic science researcher.” Parashar, a radiation oncologist, said he has extensive experience with imageguided radiation therapy, high-dose rate brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery and specializes in head, neck, lung, breast, prostate and gastrointestinal cancers. Every year, Northwell Health treats

PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTHWELL HEALTH

Northwell Health has appointed Dr. Bhupesh Parashar as vice chair of research for radiation medicine at the health system’s Cancer Institute. more than 16,000 new cancer patients, giving them access to the services of more than 200 specialists in more than 25 subspecialties.

Parashar will also serve as an assistant processor of radiation medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Previously, he spent about 13 years in research leadership positions at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan and holds an extensive publication record for both clinical and basic science research with nearly 200 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts and textbook chapters. Working closely with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory colleagues,! Parashar will help design radiation medicine research and work toward the goal of translating their research findings into clinical trials to hopefully improve cancer outcomes, he said. “We are continually striving to develop new cancer therapies, partnering with our own academic oncologists and clinicians and the world-class researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories,” said Dr. Richard Barakat, physicianin-chief and director of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. “The addition of Dr. Parashar significantly advances our

cancer research capabilities in radiation oncology as we pursue new clinical trials and new cutting-edge treatments for our patients.”

“ r. Parashar is an outstanding physician who has extensive experience treating patients with the latest radiation medicine technologies as well as being a noted clinical and basic science researcher. Dr. Louis Potters CHAIR OF RADIATION MEDICINE AT NORTHWELL HEALTH.

Reach reporter Amelia Camurati by email at acamurati@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516-307-1045, ext. 215, or follow her on Twitter @acamurati.

Gold Coast to display Roslyn man pleads guilty Obama portraitist work to falsifying tax return BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN The work of Kehinde Wiley, former President Barack Obama’s portraitist, has been showcased in museums from coast to coast, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. And now, after securing permission, the Gold Coast Arts Center will showcase “Portrait of Natasha Zamor,” one of his works from 2015, on the cover of its fall 2018 catalog of classes and exhibits. Regina Gil, the executive director of the arts center, said this will serve a dual purpose of promoting Wiley and the Great Neck Plaza-based center. “Our exhibits showcase works of art that reflect contemporary society and societal issues, but that also carry on the traditions of great artists of the past,” Gil said. “Kehinde Wiley’s portraits are a superb example of brilliant technique put in the service of new themes and a very personal style, and that is why we consider

BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I

PHOTO COURTESY OF SEAN KELLY

“Portrait of Natasha Zamor,” 2015, by Kehinde Wiley. Portrait of Natasha Zamor an ideal choice for our catalog cover.” A Los Angeles native now based in New York, Wiley received an MFA from Yale University in

2001 and then became an artist-in-residence at the Studio Museum in Harlem. His early portraits were based on photographs of young men in Continued on Page 99

A Roslyn man and his brother pleaded guilty in federal court in Central Islip on Thursday to filing a false corporate tax return for the 2009 fiscal year, underreporting income and inflating expenses to avoid paying the correct amount, U.S. Department of Justice officials said. Bruce Bendell, 64, of Roslyn, and Harold Bendell, 69, of Englewood Cliffs, N.J., were owners of Major World, an auto dealership formally known as Major Automotive Companies Inc., of Long Island City. “By their pleas, Harold and Bruce Bendell admitted that they concealed millions of dollars of their company’s income and avoided paying their fair share of taxes to the United States government,” U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue said in a statement. “This Office and our law enforcement partners will continue to work together to ensure that individuals who attempt to evade their responsibilities as taxpayers are held responsible.” The U.S. attorney’s office said that on Aug. 10, 2010, Bruce and Harold Bendell filed a corporate tax return form that failed to report approximately $1,417,814 in gross receipts and approximately $2,116,000 in cash payroll expenses for which Major Automotive did not pay payroll taxes. Prior to their guilty pleas, the Bendells paid over $3,888,267 in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service and resigned from Major World. “This great country of ours relies on a tax system based on voluntary compli-

ance,” IRS-CI Special Agent-in-Charge James Robnett said in a statement. “Harold and Bruce Bendell took unlawful advantage of the system that financially impacts all Americans. Our special agents along with the U.S. Attorney’s Office are committed to protecting the system that contributes to our way of life.” Bruce Bendell was a prominent member of the Queens business community, having served in leadership positions on a number of not-for-profit boards. No sentencing date has been set, but the brothers each face a maximum of three years in prison. The scandal is one of three involving the dealership, founded in 1995 by the Bendell brothers and their father, in the past 10 years. In 2013, Chris Orsaris, who served as the dealership’s general manager until his 2010 arrest, was sentenced to seven years for embezzling about $7 million from the company to afford his lavish lifestyle, including multimillion dollar homes in Miami, Florida, Whitestone, Queens, and Southampton, according to the Times-Ledger Newspapers in Queens. Orsaris was also required to pay about $13 million in restitution to!Major Automotive Companies in the sentencing as well as relinquish his homes. In March 2017, the Department of Consumer Affairs filed charges against Major World for deceptive sales practices, stating the company had a long-standing practice of misleading customers with deceptive lending practices and falsified veContinued on Page 98

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Silver sentenced to 7 years in prison Charges against ex Assembly speaker included illegal conduct with NHP-based developer BY LU K E TOR R A N C E Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was sentenced to seven years in prison on Friday for his conviction on federal political corruption charges. Silver was once one of the three most powerful men in New York, along with Gov. Andrew Cuomo and former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos. Now only Cuomo remains in power, as Skelos was also convicted on corruption charges. Silver served as speaker from 1994 until he was arrested in January 2015. He was convicted of political corruption later that year and was sentenced to 12 years in prison, but the conviction was overturned last year following a Supreme Court ruling that narrowed the definition of corruption. After a two-week trial in May, Silver was again found guilty!on all seven counts of bribery, extortion, money laundering and honest services fraud for a pair of schemes that secured him more than $1 million in kickbacks disguised as legal referral fees. Among those who paid Silver were a New Hyde Park-based real estate firm, Glenwood Management; a Manhattan developer; and a Manhattan physician,

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in the state. In exchange for the payments, Silver directed state!actions that benefited Dr. Taub and the two luxury real estate developers.

Last week, Silver made a plea to the judge to have his sentence reduced. According to a New York Times report, he wrote a letter claiming that the trials of the last three years had humiliated him enough. “Everything I ever accomplished has become a joke and a spectacle,” the 74-year-old wrote. “I pray I will not die in prison.” Skelos and his son, Adam, await their sentencing after both were found guilty on corruption charges. Like Silver, Skelos accepted payments from Glenwood in exchange for support of legislation beneficial to the company in Albany. He also had his conviction overturned in 2017 following the Supreme Court decision. After their first trial in 2015, Dean Skelos received five years in prison while Adam received six and a half. Although Cuomo remains in oﬃce, two men close to him —! Alain E. Kaloyeros and top adviser Joseph Percoco — were found guilty earlier this year of rigging a bid and bribery, respectively. Reach reporter Luke Torrance by email at ltorrance@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516-307-1045, ext. 214, or follow him on Twitter @LukeATorrance.

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County to offer ‘Uber-like’ bus service Curran announces pilot program to provide on-demand response by smaller vehicles BY LU K E TORRANCE Instead of waiting at the bus stop, what if the bus came right to your door? That’s the idea behind a new “Uber-like” service announced last Thursday by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. The Nassau Inter-County Express bus service began testing the service, which allows residents to summon a smaller vehicle to their home, last week. “NICE is essential to the region’s economic vitality, and with further innovation and investment, the benefit to the greater community, as well as riders, can be significantly increased,” she said. The pilot program will run weekdays during peak demand: 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 7 p.m. The service will operate over an area bounded by Hempstead Turnpike to the north, Wantagh Parkway to the east, Merrick Road to the south, and Meadowbrook Parkway to the

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due to budget shortfalls. Despite that, NICE said there is demand for public transit in this area. The program will be funded by Transdev, the operator of Nassau’s public bus system. There will be three 26-foot shuttle-style buses, which include 14 seats, three wheelchair stations and a wheelchair lift. Passengers will use the system in a way similar to Uber or another ride-sharing service. A ride is requested through the GoMobile app and the shuttle will arrive at the person’s location. The app will give a time for pickup and how long the trip will take. Should the rider accept, the charge is $4.50, more than the regular bus service but less than a taxi. Able-Ride passengers who make a 24-hour advance reservation will pay $3.75. The pickup spot and destination must both be within the service area for the trip to be accepted. A news release from Curran said that the program could be

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he Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post put a focus on diversifying the seasonal line-up last year and is continuing to bring a wide array of tastes, styles and speakers to the venue over the next year. After hosting a sold-out night with former Vice President Joe Biden, another prominent elected oﬃcial will come to Long Island — former President George W. Bush. The 43rd President of the United States will speak at 7 p.m. Oct. 25, sandwiched between performances Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on Oct. 12 and the Mariinsky Orchestra from St. Petersburg, Russia, on Nov. 2. “Our 2018-19 season features some exciting top performers including even more classic rock and as well as world-class orchestras. Coming oﬀ the success of last season, we’re excited to continue to bring a wide range of programming that appeals to a variety of ages and interests,” Tilles Center Executive Director# Bill Biddle said. “This year’s lineup includes everything from the comedy of# Steve Martin# and# Martin Short# to world-renowned classical performances by the Israel Philharmonic featuring the final tour of Music Director & Conductor,#Zubin Mehta.” The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 2.

For the center’s annual gala, Diana Ross will perform at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6 followed by Melissa Etheridge the next night. “The classic rock and pop shows were so successful last season that we’re continuing to bring iconic performers such as# Melissa Etheridge,# Neil Sedaka,# Pat Benatar#and#Neil Giraldo#and#Dennis DeYoung# of Styx,”# Biddle said. “The speaker series includes President#George W. Bush#in partnership with the Global Institute at#LIU#and sports icon#Terry Bradshaw.” Bradshaw will speak at 8 p.m. Sept. 13. For the Broadway fans, “Spamalot” will hold two performances on the Greenvale campus at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 before “Something Rotten” moves into the space for two performances at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. March 16 and “The Sound of Music” at 6 p.m. April 28. “Our national Broadway tours will provide a variety for everyone with musical and comedy plus our dance performances are already creating a buzz in the community,” Biddle said. Patrons who want the best seats at the best price to Tilles Center performances can save 10% throughout the season by taking advantage of the#Tilles Your Way#program and purchasing tickets to three or more performances. For a complete listing of the 2018-19 calendar and ticket prices visit#tillescenter.org.

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Countess Luann Saturday, August 4 at 8 p.m.

Luann de Lesseps (a.k.a. Countess Luann) is a reality television star, author, actress, singer and mother. An original cast member of Bravo’s hit show The Real Housewives of New York, Luann just finished filming her tenth season. Most recently Luann appeared in her first cabaret show #CountessAndFriends at 54 below. After rave reviews, demand grows for more shows as they continue to sell out. Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300

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Sepideh Sunday, August 5 at 7 p.m.

Persian pop star Sepideh returns to North Hempstead for a summer concert. Where: North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Road, Port Washington Info & Tickets: (516) 869-6311

Boys II Men Sunday, August 5 at 8 p.m.

American R&B vocal group, known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies, are coming to perform for Long Island. Where: Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info & Tickets: (516) 247 5200

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“The Bookshop” screening Wednesday, August 8 at 7:30 p.m.

England, 1959. Free-spirited widow Florence Green (Emily Mortimer) risks everything to open a bookshop in a conservative East Anglian coastal town. Based on Penelope Fitzgerald’s acclaimed novel and directed by Isabel Coixet (Learning to Drive), The Bookshop is an elegant yet incisive rendering of personal resolve, tested in the battle for the soul of a community. Where: Bow Tie Cinemas, 115 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck Info & Tickets: (516) 466-2020

“Annihilation” screening Tuesday, August 7 at 7:15 p.m.

Sci-fi horror starring Natalie Portman and Jennifer Jason Leigh as scientists who lead a terrifying expedition. Where: Port Washington Library, 1 Library Drive, Port Washington Info & Tickets: (516) 883-4400

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Wednesday, August 8 at 2 p.m., Friday August 10 at 8 p.m.,

Saturday August 11 and 18 at 8 p.m., Sunday August 12 and 19 at 2:30 p.m. The winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, “Thoroughly Modern Millie” was the 2002 season’s most awarded new show on Broadway. Based on the 1967 Academy Award-winning film, “Thoroughly Modern Millie” takes you back to the height of the Jazz Age in New York City, when “moderns,” including a flapper named Millie Dillmount, were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines, entering the workforce and rewriting the rules of love. This high-spirited musical romp is a delightful valentine to the long-standing spirit of New York City and the people who seek to discover themselves there. Where: Broad Hollow Theater Company, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont Info & Tickets: (516) 775-4420

Lady Antebellum with Darius Rucker and Russel Dickerson Saturday, August 4 at 7 p.m American country music group from Nashville, composed of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, come to Long Island for a concert. Where: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, 895 Bay Parkway, Wantagh Info & Tickets: (516) 221-1000 livenation.com

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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.

Hands-On Harley-Davidson™ Open through September 2.

Roar into a kid-sized motorcycle dealership and engineering lab. Using activities that promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) themes, this interactive exhibit provides hands-on opportunities to “Dream It!”, “Build It!” and “Ride It! Be a design engineer and learn how acceleration, speed, friction, gravity, and other laws of physics aﬀect a motorcycle in motion Work with friends and family to create a custom motorcycle using interchangeable parts and accessories. See what happens when a rider throttles, leans into a curve, or descends a mountain road

Where: Long Island Children’s Museum11 Davis Ave. Garden City, NY 11530 Info & Tickets: (516) 224-5800 | www.licm.org/exhibits/exhibit/hands-harley-davidson/

Go aboard the newly acquired DE/DM locomotive and M7 cab simulators. At the Visitor Center enjoy viewing an exhibit of 20 posters featuring Advertising Art from the Golden Age of Railroading.

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Step inside an enormous bubble and use giant wands to make a room full of bubbles, blurring the boundary between play and experimentation. Bubbles are fun for all ages.As a sensory experience, bubbles invite children to become more observant of size, shape, patterns, reflection and color. Adults can pose challenges to draw upon the natural curiosity of children. Kids learn: Physical properties of liquids, Interaction of light, Molecular structures and Cooperation.

Where: Long Island Children’s Museum11 Davis Ave. Garden City, NY 11530 Info & Tickets: (516) 224-5800 | www.licm.org

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Florence Green (Emily Mortimer) risks everything to open a bookshop in a conservative East Anglian coastal town. Directed by Isabel Coixet (Learning to Drive), The Bookshop is an elegant yet incisive rendering of personal resolve, tested in the battle for the soul of a community.

From “Love Me Do” to “I Want to Hold Your Hand”, Deconstructing the 1963 Beatles traces the remarkable story through the year of 1963 as he Beatles create their first hit singles and albums, including “Please Please Me” and “She Loves You”. A magical and educational journey with Musicologist, Scott Freiman.

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Tony winner Kelli O’Hara stars in the revival of this classic Cole Porter musical at Studio 54 on Broadway. A dazzling classic that earned the first-ever Tony Award for Best Musical.

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Ballroom dancing to Two-day Hong Kong return to G.N. Plaza Dragon Boat fest set BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N

will get $150 and third place will get $75. Up to 20 people, 16 years or older, may participate. Anyone interested in competing should email plaza@zimmed.com or call 516-829-1301 to give his or her name, phone number, and a song four minutes long or less. The week after, on Aug. 15, the village will host its rescheduled Ballroom Dancing Promenade, featuring award-winning sibling ballroom dance duo Artur and Alina Shvetsova. That event, canceled due to inclement weather, will remain on Middle Neck Road between Grace Avenue and Maple Drive. Café style dining will begin at 6:30 p.m. and dance instruction starts at 7 p.m. “After last year’s incredible reaction from the Great Neck community to our ballroom dancing promenade night, we had to bring this fun-filled night of dancing back to the community,” Ron Edelson, director of the business improvement district, previously said.

In Celebration of the “Year of the Dog,” the Board of Directors of the It’s almost time for Great Neck Plaza 28th Annual Hong Kong Idol. Dragon Boat Festival in The Village of Great Neck Plaza, along New York announced that with its business improvement district, this free multicultural feswill host a karaoke competition promtival and sporting event enade night on Wednesday in hopes of will be held Saturday, showcasing local talent and the village’s Aug. 11, and Sunday, Aug. restaurants. 12. It will take place on Bond Street startThe festival events ing at 7 p.m. with café style dining offered consist of several Special/ by Elaine’s Asian Bistro, La Rotonda, IpInvitational Cup races. pon Asian Cuisine, Bee Organic and Great The Municipal InviNeck Diner. Sal Vivo will return as the tational race, featuring event’s DJ and MC. various teams from our “This competition always brings out elected officials, Mayor De some wonderful local talent,” Great Neck Blasio, Queens Borough Plaza Mayor Jean Celender said. “In the President Katz, Congresspast we have had amazing singers perwoman Meng, and Asform music from jazz to rap to pop to show semblyman Kim’s office tunes. We are very excited to see how the were invited to field teams competition will play out this year.” as well as the NYC govThe first place winner will get $300 ernment agencies NYPD, in gift certificates for a Great Neck Plaza NYFD, DEP, and Parks Debusiness of his or her choice. Second place partment. Other special races include the Hong Kong Family Invitational, The Health Care Invitational, A Senior’s Invitational, Women’s Invitational, Media Challenge and The Educational Invitational. This year’s Corporate Invitational looks to be a good one, with 10 corporate teams joining us to race for their companies. The much anticipated Charity race goes off this year with 12,500 in the kitty to be split among the competitors designated charities. The Festival will be at Meadow Lake PHOTO COURTESY OF ZIMMERMAN/EDELSON in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, rain or shine, 9 Nationally acclaimed ballroom dancers Artur and Alina Shvetsova will be am to 5 pm on both days. visiting Great Neck Plaza. Admission is free. HKDBF-NY, an inter-

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national, multi-cultural celebration and sporting event, the largest multicultural Festival in New York and the largest festival of its kind in the U.S. It keeps up the ageold tradition of Dragon Boat Racing in colorful, custom-made teak boats, which are virtual works of art gliding on water. Custom made by a small coterie of craftsmen in Hong Kong, weighing one ton each, colorfully painted with a Dragon head at the front and Dragon tail at the rear, the boats are piloted by up to 20 crewmen, including 18 paddlers, a drummer and steersperson. For 27 years, HKDBFNY has attracted a diverse, multi-cultural audience of more than 50,000 attendees throughout North America. With a record number of teams participating 200+ well-trained teams, involving more than 2,500 participants competing from across the U.S. and Canada, this year’s festival is expected to be notable in its scale and fierce competition. The festival takes place over two days on the site of the 1964 World’s Fair, featuring events for the entire family. The opening day parade is at noon on Saturday, Aug. 11. The U.S. Dragon Boat Open Championship finals will be held Saturday/Sunday, with the teams vigorously competing for their share of the cash & prizes.

Racing starts at 9 a.m. and events last throughout the day until approximately 5 p.m. each day, rain or shine. Other festival events consist of the NYC Regular Open, corporate youth, charity race, Non-Profit Organization’s Invitational and sponsors challenge, a photo contest as well as presentations on the Main Stage of traditional Chinese arts, martial arts demonstrations, the traditional Dragon dance, musical and other diverse performances and demonstrations of folk arts and crafts. Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk joins us again. An International food court, and booths staﬀed by sponsors of the event, many of whom will be giving away promotional items, and many community-based organizations participating help make for a unique, actionpacked, multi-cultural, New York weekend. The tradition of Dragon Boat Racing is an annual Chinese rite commemorating the idealistic poet and performer Qu Yuan who drowned himself in the third century B.C. to protest against his emperor’s policies. The locals raced in their boats in an attempt to rescue the poet. To prevent fish and water dragons from eating his body, the locals beat their drums and splashed their paddles. This was the beginning of Dragon Boat Racing. Parking on-site is limited, festival goers can park at CitiField and take the special MTA shuttle with your MetroCard or use correct change. Please take the MTA or shuttle bus. Directions to the Festival by bus/subway. Again this year we’ve worked with the MTA to ensure easy and safe transportation to the Festival site. Directions to the Festival by car – take the Long Island Expressway to Van Wyck Expressway to exit 11 south, then stay on service road to the Park. Parking is severely limited.

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Arts & Entertainment

Best Movie Theatre

amf.com/sheridanlanesny 516-741-3444 AMF Sheridan Lanes offers the best in bowling and private parties to everyone on the North Shore! With 44 lanes of blacklight bowling, life-sized HD video walls, an interactive arcade, and delicious laneside menu, AMF Sheridan is Long Island’s ultimate party destination for kids and adults!

Best Art Gallery FIRST PLACE

The Art Guild

200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 Theartguild.org 516-304-5797

FIRST PLACE

Soundview Cinemas

RUNNER UP

465 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, 11040 herrilllanes.com 516-741-8022

RUNNER UP

Nassau County Museum of Art 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, 11576 nassaumuseum.org 516-484-9338

430 Plandome Rd, Manhasset, 11030 bowtiecinemas.com 516- 365-9188

232 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 landmarkonmainstreet.org 516-767-6444 Now in our 23rd season, the Jeanne Rimsky Theater continues to build a reputation for excellence. We bring nationally and internationally acclaimed performing artists right to our home town. Our intimate 425-seat theater gives performers and audience members alike a unique and personal experience. We give back to our community with free programming and low cost rentals. Our goal is to bring the performing arts to the community and the community to the performing arts.

113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 goldcoastarts.org 516-829-2570

Best Attraction WINNER

All Kids Fair

P.O. Box 312, Roslyn Heights, 11577 allkidsfair.com 516-621-1446 RUNNER UP

Old Westbury Gardens

71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, 11568 oldwestburygardens.org 516-333-0048

Best Museum FIRST PLACE

Nassau County Museum Of Art

One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, 11576 nassaumuseum.com 516-484-9338 RUNNER UP

Science Museum of Long Island

RUNNER UP

1526 N. Plandome Road, Plandome, 11030 smli.org 516-627-9400

NYCB Theatre at Westbury

960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, 11590 thetheatreatwestbury.com 516-247-5200

HONORABLE MENTION

Sands Point Preserve

127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, 11050 sandspointpreserveconservancy.org 516-571-7901

HONORABLE MENTION

The Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society

HONORABLE MENTION

Tilles Center For The Performing Arts

Best Bowling Alley

336 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 cowneck.org 516-365-9074

720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, 11548 tillescenter.org 516-299-3100

FIRST PLACE

AMF Sheridan Lanes Mineola 199 East Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, 11501

Best Special Event

Bow Tie Manhasset Theater

Landmark on Main Street

Gold Coast Arts Center

RUNNER UP

HONORABLE MENTION

FIRST PLACE

HONORABLE MENTION

Welwyn Preserve 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, 11542 hmtcli.org 516-571-8040

7000 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, 11590 regmovies.com 844-462-7342

Best Entertainment/ Music Venue

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

7 Soundview Market Place, Port Washington, 11050 soundviewcinemas.com 516-944-3900

United Artists Westbury 12 IMAX & RPX

Herrill Lanes

HONORABLE MENTION

FIRST PLACE

Over 50 Fair/ Specialty Connections

P.O. Box 312, Roslyn Heights, 11577 over50fair.com 516-621-1446 Hundreds of Baby Boomers and seniors attend the annual Over 50 Fair, an enjoyable, educational event each September at the Huntington Hilton. Over 80 exhibitors promote travel, financial services, education opportunities, health and wellness products and services, and much more. In several classrooms, attendees learn about topics such as saving for retirement and healthy living. Fun additions include a live band, singles lounge, and senior beauty queens! We are OVERflowing with opportunities for age 50+. RUNNER UP

HEART’s PortFest in Port Washington P.O. Box 1192, Port Washington, 11050 heartspw.org 516-472-2699

HONORABLE MENTION

Williston Park Street Fair

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Food & Drink

Best Chinese Restaurant

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1191 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, 11030 pearleastny.com 516-365-9898

Best American Restaurant

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1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 oldetradingpost.com 516-492-3195 Olde Trading Post opened in May 2017. Great atmosphere & food. Just voted top 15 outdoor dining by Newsday. We want to thank our loyal customers & great staff for their service. RUNNER UP

Sullivan’s Quay Restaurant and Bar

Let There Be Bagels 475 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 lettherebebagels.com 516-944-8822 RUNNER UP

Hand Rolled Bagels 930 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11040 hrbagels.com 516-352-1313

HONORABLE MENTION

Bagel Hut

Buttercooky Bakery

140 Plandome Road, Manhasset, 11030 buttercookybakery.com 516-627-1600

HONORABLE MENTION

Diane’s Bakery Cafe

23 Byrant Avenue, Roslyn, 11576 dianesroslyn.com 516-621-2522

RUNNER UP

Iavarone Bros.

1538 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 ibfoods.com 516-488-5600 HONORABLE MENTION

Manhasset Delicatessen 435 Plandome Road, Manhasset, 11030 manhassetdeli.com 516-627-9788

FIRST PLACE

41 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 pwdiner.com 516-767-3624 RUNNER UP

Yesterday’s Diner

443 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 yesterdaysnhp.com 516-352-5290

HONORABLE MENTION

Williston Town House Diner 112 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 willistonparkdiner.com 516-746-2539

Best Family Restaurant

Culinary Architect Catering

Sullivan’s Quay Restaurant and Bar

28 Chestnut Street, Greenvale, 11548 culinaryarchitect.com 516-484-7431 RUNNER UP

Sullivan’s Quay Restaurant and Bar 541 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 sullivansquay.com 516-883-3122

HONORABLE MENTION J E A N N E R I M S K Y T H E AT E R

401 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, 11040 dominicksdeli.net 516-746-2116 We want to thank all of our loyal customers for voting for us. We are proud to be serving the community for over 24 years & look forward to continue serving you!

Best Caterer

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ON MAIN STREET

Dominick’s Deli

Port Washington Diner

RUNNER UP

232 main street port washington, ny 11050 landmarkonmainstreet.org box office 516.767.6444

FIRST PLACE

Best Bakery

993 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington, 11050 sainthonorepastry.com 516-767-2555

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Saint Honore Bakery

Willie Nile & James Maddock 11/10/18

HONORABLE MENTION

503 Middleneck Road, Great Neck, 11023 bagelhut.net 516-482-8939 FIRST PLACE

Parsonsfield & Sawyer Fredericks 10/26/18

1902 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 chefwangny.com 516-354-2858

Best Deli

FIRST PLACE

Poco 10/14/18

Chef Wang

HONORABLE MENTION

Best Bagel Shop

Manhattan Comedy Night 10/6/18

RUNNER UP

3 Northern Boulevard, Greenvale, 11548 hunantasteny.com 516-621-6616

2499 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 jonathansrestaurant.net 516-742-7300

Bobby Conte Thornton w/ Chazz Palminteri 10/19/18

Pearl East

541 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 sullivansquay.com 516-883-3122

Jonathan’s Restaurant

Tusk: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute 10/5/18

FIRST PLACE

Dominick’s Deli 401 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, 11040 dominicksdeli.net 516-746-2116

FIRST PLACE

541 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 sullivansquay.com 516-883-3122 RUNNER UP

Olde Trading Post 1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 oldetradingpost.com 516-492-3195

HONORABLE MENTION

Hildebrandt’s

84 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 hildebrandtsrestaurant.com 516-741-0608

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Flowers Say It All…

City Line Florist has been family owned and operated for 3 generations. Maria, Dean, Bill, Julia, and staff are dedicated to help you with any and all of your floral needs. It is our pleasure to assist you in making any occasion a special one. City Line Florist is a member of the nationwide network of trusted Teleflora florists and can help you send a thoughtful gift across the country when you can’t be there yourself.

We are honored to be voted the #1 Best Florist for North Shore 2018

Best French Restaurant

HONORABLE MENTION

La Coquille Restaurant

1043 Northern Blvd., Roslyn, 11576 limani.com 516-869-8989

FIRST PLACE

1669 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 lacoquilleny.com 516-365-8422 In 1969 with a passion and a dream La Coquille was found in Manhasset, and promptly became the first fine dining destination outside of Manhattan. Today, we still honor this tradition, while our long term patrons award us with their visits. Dining trends change, so we always bring our guests the respect for food and the love they deserve. RUNNER UP

La P’tite Framboise

294 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 laptiteframboise.com 516-767-7164 HONORABLE MENTION

Bar Frites

400 Wheatley Plaza, Greenvale, 11548 pollrestaurants.com 516-484-7500

Best Frozen Yogurt FIRST PLACE

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Best Hamburgers FIRST PLACE

Sullivan’s Quay Restaurant and Bar 541 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 sullivansquay.com 516-883-3122 RUNNER UP

TR’S Great American Restaurant 17 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 trspub.com 516-294-1680

HONORABLE MENTION

Bareburger Port Washington 42 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 bareburger.com 516-708-9920

40 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 16handles.com 516-858-0405

Best Ice Cream Shop

RUNNER UP

84 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 hildebrandtsrestaurant.com 516-741-0608

Red Mango New Hyde Park

1526 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 redmangousa.com 516-216-5534

FIRST PLACE

Hildebrandt’s

RUNNER UP

Yolo Yogurt and Desserts

Douglas and James Homemade Ice Cream

1355 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, 11576 yoloyogurtny.com 516-200-9191

405 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 516-708-1706

Best Gourmet Shop

HONORABLE MENTION

Iavarone Bros.

591 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 deicoltelli.com 516-801-1706

HONORABLE MENTION

FIRST PLACE

Long Island Speech

Limani

1538 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 ibfoods.com 516-488-5600 For the past 91 years, the name “Iavarone” has become synonymous with quality, value and impeccable taste in food. What Iavarone Bros. does best is to offer a quality gourmet food selection paired with a professional and knowledgeable staff. We offer our customers the highest quality and an enticing culinary journey. Thank you for making us the Best Gourmet Shop on the North Shore. RUNNER UP

North Shore Farms

330 East Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, 11501 Northshorefarms.com 516-280-6880 HONORABLE MENTION

Whole Foods

2101 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 wholefoodsmarket.com 516-869-8900

Gelateria Dei Coltelli

Best Indian Restaurant FIRST PLACE

Diwan

37 Shore Road, Port Washington, 11050 516-439-4200 RUNNER UP

Ruby Divine Indian Dining 25 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 rubydiningli.com 516-472-0946

HONORABLE MENTION

Southern Spice

1635 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11040 southernspiceny.com 516-216-5448

Best Italian Restaurant

HONORABLE MENTION

FIRST PLACE

Basil and Prime

388 Restaurant

960 Willis Avenue, Albertson, 11507 basilandprime.com 516-493-9966

388 Willis Avenue, Roslyn Heights, 11577 388restaurant.com 516-621-3888

Best Greek Restaurant

RUNNER UP

Kyma

1446 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, 11576 kymarestaurants.com 516-621-3700

706 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 dimaggios.net 516-944-6363

RUNNER UP

HONORABLE MENTION

132 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 mediterranean-seafood-grill.business.site 516-498-9300

997 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 antoninos.com 516-627-0660

FIRST PLACE

Mediterranean Seafood & Grill

DiMaggio’s Trattoria

Antonino’s

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Best Japanese Restaurant

RUNNER UP

HONORABLE MENTION

RUNNER UP

3365 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11040 sushirepublicny.com 516-747-3377 Sushi Republic would like to thank all of our customers for making us the best Japanese restaurant for 2015, 2017 and 2018. With unique & large varieties of choices we are happy to please our customers! Large party rooms available. Catering on & off premises.

17 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 trspub.com 516-294-1680

140 Wheatley Plaza, Greenvale, 11548 bensdeli.net 516-621-3340

107 Northern Boulevard, Suite 406, Great Neck, 11021 nnacupuncture.com 516-384-7452

Best Thai Restaurant

HONORABLE MENTION

Port Thai Place

24 B Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 portthaiplace.com 516-883-3940

585 Plandome Road, Suite 102, Manhasset, 11030 fivephases.com 516-252-1484

RUNNER UP

FIRST PLACE

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HONORABLE MENTION

9 Cuttermill Road, Great Neck, 11021 laverneofgreatneck.com 516-829-8200

59 Mineola Avenue, Roslyn Heights, 11577 acu4joy.wixsite.com/kuochung 516-626-8966

FIRST PLACE

Sushi Republic

AIKO Sushi and Bar

90 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 aikosushinbar.com 516-883-7253 HONORABLE MENTION

Laverne of Great Neck

9 Cuttermill Road, Great Neck, 11021 laverneofgreatneck.com 516-829-8200

Best Mexican Restaurant FIRST PLACE

Besito Mexican Restaurant of Roslyn

TR’S Great American Restaurant

HONORABLE MENTION

Olde Trading Post

1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 oldetradingpost.com 516-492-3195

Best Seafood Restaurant The Jolly Fisherman & Steak House 25 Main Street, Roslyn, 11576 jollyfishermanrestaurant.com 516-621-0055 RUNNER UP

Louie’s Grille & Liquors

395 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 louiessince1905.com 516-883-4242 HONORABLE MENTION

Element Seafood Great Neck 20 S. Station Plaza, Great Neck, 11021 elementgreatneck.com 516-829-9888

Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant

FIRST PLACE

Laverne of Great Neck

HONORABLE MENTION

Sarin Thai

43 Glen Cove Road, Greenvale, 11548 sarinthaicuisine.com 516-484-5873

RUNNER UP

138 Shore Road, Port Washington, 11050 bosphoruscafegrill.com 516-321-9999

777 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, 11020 mortons.com 516-498-2950

78 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 sweettolick.com 516-385-8833

RUNNER UP

Best Subs

HONORABLE MENTION

Harbor Deli Cafe and Caterers

211 Mineola Avenue, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 skinnypizza.com 516-686-6180

HONORABLE MENTION

Margarita’s Café

38 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 Margaritascafe.com 516-493-9045

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant Bosphorus Café and Grill

Ayhan’s Mediterranean Marketplace & Cafe

293 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 ayhansmarketplace.com 516-767-1400 HONORABLE MENTION

Pita Station

444 Plandome Road, Manhasset, 11030 pitastation.com 516-439-5460

Best Pizza

FIRST PLACE

Carlos Pizza Of Port Washington

109 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 carlospizzapw.com 516-944-9754 RUNNER UP

Salvatore’s Coal Oven Pizzeria 124 Shore Road, Port Washington, 11050 salvatorescoalovenpizzeria.com 516-883-8457

HONORABLE MENTION

Umberto’s Pizzeria and Restaurant

633 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 originalumbertos.com 516-437-7698

Best Pub Food FIRST PLACE

Sullivan’s Quay Restaurant and Bar 541 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 sullivansquay.com 516-883-3122

Peter Luger Steak House

255 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, 11021 peterluger.com 516-487-8800 RUNNER UP

Bryant and Cooper Steak House

Morton’s Great Neck

FIRST PLACE

306 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 harbordelipw.com 516-883-9597 Harbor Deli Cafe and Caterers has been in business for over 20 years serving only the finest, freshest products. Voted 2017 &2018 Best Subs from “Northshore Today Magazine”. Choose from 68 signature sandwiches, daily special paninis and oven baked to create your own sandwiches using only Boars Head cold cuts. Serving many different burger platter choices, including blended pastrami burgers, Boars Head hot dogs and any way you want them along with four different choices for fries. Also, proud of serving the best wings around. On the Lighter Side, try a Create Your Own Salad with over 50 different items to choose from all for the same price...only the shrimp is extra! Acai Bowls made your way. Fresh squeezed juices, or fresh thirst quenching smoothies. In the mood for dessert? Try a Chocolate Butterscotch or Vanilla Pudding with many added goodies. Oreo Surprise or Chocolate Delight. Newly added and most yummy of all is a full line Bakery. You can even order a Special Occasion Cake, Platters of Pastries, Cronuts, Cupcakes or Cookies. Unbelievably delicious! Harbor Deli Cafe is a one stop establishment of just about anything and everything you crave. Come in and dine in our pleasant dining area or take your meal out with you and enjoy your view of the Manhasset Bay. Why go anywhere else?

RUNNER UP

Harry’s Hilltop Catering & Delicatessen

60 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 harryshilltop.com 516-746-4134

FIRST PLACE

Sadick Dermatology

RUNNER UP

HONORABLE MENTION

195 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 516-944-7926

FIRST PLACE

Best Aesthetician

Burger Village

FIRST PLACE

Mi Ranchito

Best Steakhouse

Joy Acupuncture

Best Vegan Spot

2 Middle Neck Road, Roslyn, 11576 pollrestaurants.com 516-627-7270

RUNNER UP

Five Phases Acupuncture PC

833 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, 11021 sadickdermatology.com 516-482-8040

66 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 burgervillage.com 516-321-9177 Burger Village believes in its motto: “Eat Organic, Live Healthy”. All our meats are Organic and all Natural. We serve USDA-certified organic burgers and exotic meats right off the grill. Salads, wraps, fresh hand-cut fries, onion rings, organic hand-spun milkshakes are made from scratch. Enjoy a variety of Maine Roots sodas, organic beers & wines and natural food on our menu with lots of Gluten-free, Peanut-free, Soy-free and vegan options. Our plant-based Impossible Vegan Burger is a must try! Check out our menu at www.burgervillage.com.

1516 Old Northern Blvd, Roslyn, 11576 besitomexican.com 516-484-3001

North Nassau Acupuncture LLC

Sweet To Lick Vegan Bakery

Skinny Pizza

Best Wings

FIRST PLACE

Sullivan’s Quay Restaurant and Bar 541 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 sullivansquay.com 516-883-3122 RUNNER UP

Wings Plus

16 Haven Avenue, Port Washington, 11050 wingsplusny.com 516-767-9647 HONORABLE MENTION

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza

420 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, 11021 acfp.com 516-482-0400

Health, Wellness & Beauty Best Acupuncturist FIRST PLACE

Dr. Dazhi Chen, Ph.D.

277 Northern Boulevard, Suite 306, Great Neck, 11021 camtherapycenter.com 516-562-9221

Prism Med Spa

41 Main Street, Roslyn, 11576 prismmedspa.com 516-277-2293 HONORABLE MENTION

The Spa at Red Hots

1500 Old Northern Blvd., 2nd Floor, Roslyn, 11576 redhotsspa.com 516-484-8267

Best Allergist FIRST PLACE

Dr. James Fagin

1 Dakota Drive, Suite 312, Lake Success, 11042 516-608-2898 RUNNER UP

Dr. Robert Corriel

1129 Northern Blvd., Suite 300, Manhasset, 11030 516-365-6077 HONORABLE MENTION

Manhasset Allergy and Asthma 1129 Northern Blvd., Suite 300, Manhasset, 11030 516-365-6077

Best Cardiologist WINNER

Dr. Adina Pascaru

1000 Northern Boulevard, # 360, Great Neck, NY 11021 516-829-6660 RUNNER UP

Dr. Richard Shlofmitz

100 Port Washington Blvd., Suite 105, Roslyn, 11576 516-390-9640 HONORABLE MENTION

Dr. Alan Goldman

100 Port Washington Blvd., Suite 105, Roslyn, 11576 516-390-9640

Best Chiropractor FIRST PLACE

516 Chiropractic

486 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 516chiropractic.com 516--747-0078 Dr. Nicholas Amico, of 516 Chiropractic, is an integrated chiropractor that promotes active maintenance and rehabilitation, keeping you healthy and active by treating injuries before they affect your mobility. He specializes in treating athletes, both professional and casual, as well as those striving to live an active, pain free life.

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ACUPUNCTURE

RUNNER UP

405 Main Street, Suite 4, Port Washington, 11050 portwashingtonchiropractic.com 516-944-4300

569 Plandome Road, Manhasset, 11030 ligoldbuyer.com 516-365-9591

Ronny Bergman, Gold Coast Chiropractic

HONORABLE MENTION

Great Neck Family Chiropractic

107 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, NY 11021 516-482-3156

Best Cosmetic Dentist FIRST PLACE

Dr. Chen is a credentialed acupuncturist at North Shore Hospital, Dr. Chen has specialized in Chinese Medicine for 20+ years. He successfully treats pain, diabetes, weight control, depression, fatigue, infertility and cancer prevention. Patients suffering with obesity and/or diabetes may see results within one to two weeks after starting treatment.

Harvey Passes, DDS Passes Dental Care

415 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, 11021 passesdentalcare.com 516-858-5921 RUNNER UP

Long Island Dental Group

29 Northern Blvd 2nd Fl, Greenvale NY, 11548 lidentalgroup.com 516-625-2929

HONORABLE MENTION

Manhasset Dental Arts 16 Park Avenue, Manhasset, 11030 manhassetdentalarts.com 516-472-7575

Best Cosmetic Surgeon FIRST PLACE

Dr. Neil Sadick

Dr. Dazhi Chen, Ph.D., LAC 277 Northern Blvd., Suite 306 Great Neck, NY 11021 (516)562-9221 • altmedny@gmail.com

ACUPUNCTURE Traditional Chinese Medicine Dr. Dazhi Chen, Ph.D N.Y.S. Lic. Acupuncturist. NCCAOM Chinese Herbology Credentialed Acupuncturist North Shore Hospital

• PAIN MANAGEMENT

Pain may be relieved 50% after 3 treatments

• SEASONAL ALLERGIES

Allergy symptoms relieved in 1-3 treatments

• DIABETES

Blood sugar levels down after 1.5 hour treatment

833 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, 11021 sadickdermatology.com 516-482-8040 RUNNER UP

North Shore Center for Plastic Surgery

935 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, 11021 plssurgery.com 516-472-2110

HONORABLE MENTION

Dr. Kevin Tehrani

560 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, 11021 aristocratps.com 516-498-9790

Best Counselor WINNER

Karen Miller, Ph.D.

1157 Willis Avenue, Suite 1, Albertson, 11507 karensmiller.com 516-669-0032 RUNNER UP

Craig Gootman, Ph.D.

Joseph Anthony’s Fine Jewelry

Best Endocrinologist FIRST PLACE

Dr. Perry Herson

105 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 Longislandthryoid.com 516-746-0772 Perry Herson MD is a Board Cettified Endocrinologist who has been proudly serving the Long Island community since 1999. He is a specialist in all aspects of Thyroid disease and Diabetes, and maintains a solo private practice in Williston Park. He is a graduate of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed all his training at Mount Sinai as well. He has recently been elected full membership to the New York Police Department due to his ongoing committment to the health of Police Officers and Staff. To make an appointment, please call (516) 746-0772. RUNNER UP

Dr. Rory S. Breidbart

29 Barstow Road, Great Neck, 11021 561-482-0347 HONORABLE MENTION

North Shore Diabetes and Endocrine Associates 3003 New Hyde Park Road, Ste. 201, New Hyde Park, 11042 nsdea.com 516-327-0850

Best Fitness Facility FIRST PLACE

Excel Workout

1482 Northern Blvd, Manhasset, 11030 excelworkout.com 516-627-3009 Excel Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation has the North Shore’s leading specialists in Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation since 1993. For 25 years, Excel Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation has been serving Manhasset and the surrounding areas with cutting edge quality care. Our specialty is Orthopedics and we have treated thousands of patients with the myriad of problems that affect the musculoskeletal system. We are the premier experts in Physical Therapy, Personal Training, Sports Performance Training, Private Treatment Rooms, ART certified Therapists, Orthopedic Certified Therapists, and Triathlon Training.

RUNNER UP

Blast Spa and Fitness

105 Clover Drive, Great Neck, 11021 516-441-4970

550 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, 11021 blastspa.com 516-570-6300

Best Dermatologist

HONORABLE MENTION

FIRST PLACE

Sadick Dermatology

Body N Sync

833 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, 11021 sadickdermatology.com 516-482-8040

358 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 bodynsync.net 516-883-0606

RUNNER UP

Best Gastroenterologist

Dr. Karen Wesson

1010 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, 11021 wessondermatology.com 516-829-0050

FIRST PLACE

Dr. Nathan Schulman

192 E Shore Rd Ste 200, Great Neck, 11023 516-487-4500

• WEIGHT LOSS

HONORABLE MENTION

RUNNER UP

• CANCER PREVENTION

3003 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 204, New Hyde Park, 11042 schweigerderm.com 516-354-6868

233 East Shore Road Suite 101, Great Neck, 11023 northshoregastro.com 516-487-2444

Lose weight without gaining it back General well being

277 Northern Blvd., Suite 306 Great Neck, NY 11021 (516)562-9221 • altmedny@gmail.com

Schweiger Dermatology

Best Ear Piercing Studio FIRST PLACE

Tori’s Place Ear Piercing Studio

10 Willowdale Avenue, Port Washington, 11050 torisplace.com 516-767-7672

Dr. Arthur Talansky

HONORABLE MENTION

Gastrointestinal Associates of Long Island 1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 101, New Hyde Park, 11042 giali.net 516-365-4949

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HONORABLE MENTION

Best Hearing Aid Store

RUNNER UP

North Shore Gastroenterology Associates

Salon ECO

250A Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, 11501 saloneco.net 516-427-5100

233 East Shore Road Suite 101, Great Neck, 11023 northshoregastro.com 516-487-2444

HONORABLE MENTION

Best General Dentist

nuBest salon and spa

FIRST PLACE

1482 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, 11030 nubestsalon.com 516-627-9444

Harvey Passes, DDS Passes Dental Care

415 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, 11021 passesdentalcare.com 516-858-5921

Best Health System FIRST PLACE

HealthBridge Platinum Concierge

RUNNER UP

Long Island Dental Group 29 Northern Blvd 2nd Fl, Greenvale NY, 11548 lidentalgroup.com 516-625-2929

HONORABLE MENTION

Manhasset Dental Arts 16 Park Avenue, Manhasset, 11030 manhassetdentalarts.com 516-472-7575

Best Hair Salon FIRST PLACE

Nicole Rose Hair Salon

1689 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, 11030 nicolerosesalon.com 516-627-4247 Welcome to Nicole Rose Salon where hair care becomes a unique experience! Enjoy the positive energy provided by a trusted professionally trained staff that will guide you in choosing the right style, color, and product for all your hair care needs. Nothing defines the quality of a hair salon more than the genuine desire and passion of those working to make your hair look beautiful. At Nicole Rose Salon, our experienced team will strive to exceed your highest hair expectations.

1000 Northern Boulevard, #230, Great Neck, 11021 healthbridgeinfo.com 516-627-4433 Since 1999, HealthBridge has been recognized as one of the premier healthcare facilities in the N.Y. area. Our team is thrilled to be voted Best Healthcare System and to also have physicians selected as Best Internists. This reaffirms our continued commitment to providing the highest quality of service to our community and delivering healthcare as it should be. HealthBridge features Platinum Concierge & Executive Plus Programs, accredited sleep facility, weight loss program, medspa, and gym. RUNNER UP

Northwell Health

FIRST PLACE

Advanced Hearing Center

1163 Willis Avenue, Albertson, 11507 Audiologistny.com 516-484-0811 For over 16 years, Advanced Hearing Center has been improving the lives of New York citizens. They have made it their life’s mission to successfully treat hearing loss to create lifechanging improvements in quality of life by restoring hearing clarity, reducing social isolation, reducing the risk of dementia and improving critical relationships that lead to a happy and fulfilling life. Call Advanced Hearing Centers at (516)484-0811 or go to AudiologistNY.com to learn more.

RUNNER UP

GB Audiology

107 Northern Boulevard, #309, Great Neck, 11021 gbaudiology.com 516-504-3478 HONORABLE MENTION

North Shore Audiology 70 Glen Cove Rd, East Hills, 11577 northshoreaudiology.org 516-625-1400

Best Hospital FIRST PLACE

St. Francis Hospital The Heart Center

Northwell.edu 888-321-DOCS

100 Port Washington Boulevard, Roslyn, 11576 stfrancisheartcenter.com 516-562-6000

HONORABLE MENTION

RUNNER UP

259 First Street, Mineola, 11501 winthrop.org 516-663-0333

270-05 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11040 northwell.edu 718-470-7000

NYU Winthrop

Long Island Jewish Medical Center/Northwell Health

HONORABLE MENTION

Northwell Health/ North Shore University Hospital 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, 11030 northwell.edu 516-562-0100

Best In-Home Elder Care Service FIRST PLACE

SafeCare Home Care Agency 390 Hillside Avenue Suite 3, New Hyde Park NY 11040 safecareagency.com 516-354-0649 RUNNER UP

Advance at Home Physical Therapy 39 East Street, New Hyde Park, 11040 advanceathomept.com 516-399-0051

Best Internist FIRST PLACE

Dr. David Edelson

1000 Northern Blvd., Suite #230, Great Neck, 11021 healthbridgeinfo.com 516-627-4433 Founder and Medical Director of HealthBridge Platinum Concierge, Dr. Edelson is humbled to be included in the Best Internist category again this year. Dr. Edelson is also board certified in Bariatric Medicine, a recipient of the Faculty Teaching Award at LIJ Medical Center and awarded Fellowship in the American College of Physicians. He’s appeared in the NYTimes and Chicago Tribune, CBS The Early Show, CNN.com, FIT TV, Bustle and Sirius XM Doctor Radio.

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FIRST PLACE

Dr. William Klein

1000 Northern Blvd., Suite #230, Great Neck, 11021 healthbridgeinfo.com 516-627-4433 Dr. Klein, a strong advocate of preventative medicine, enjoys taking the time to educate his patients at HealthBridge on how to maintain optimal health. He is honored to be listed in the Best Internist category. Dr. Klein, a former Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, is also an Associate Attending of Medicine at the North Shore-LIJ Medical Center where he is an active member in the voluntary teaching faculty.

RUNNER UP

Dr. Anthony Calio

222 Station Plaza North, Ste 310, Mineola, 11501 516-663-2051

HONORABLE MENTION

Dr. Hillary Kushner

Best Nutritionist FIRST PLACE

Eleana Kaidanian, RD, CDN, CPT-WFS

5 Hillturn Lane, Roslyn Heights, 11577 linutritionist.com 516-581-2217 RUNNER UP

Weight Watchers – New Hyde Park

721 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11040 weightwatchers.com 800-651-6000 HONORABLE MENTION

Ray Messina Health Coaching 900 Willis Avenue, Albertson, 11507 taecoletkd.com 516-739-7699

Massage Envy Spa – Port Washington

47 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 massageenvy.com 516-767-6368 HONORABLE MENTION

Spa on the Wharf

Inspiration Wharf, 405 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 spaonthewharf.com 516- 767-9670

Best Nail Salon FIRST PLACE

Jane’s Nails and Spa 65 Hillside Avenue A, Williston Park, 11596 516-741-6406 RUNNER UP

Ogi Nails and Spa Port Washington

22 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 516-767-7575 HONORABLE MENTION

Besties Nails and Spa 201 Hillside Avenue #2, Williston Park, 11596 516-747-2012

Best Neurologist FIRST PLACE

Dr. Itzhak Haimovic 170 Great Neck Road, Great Neck 11021 neurolongisland.com 516-487-4464 RUNNER UP

Neurological Associates of Long Island, P.C. 1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 110, Lake Success, 11042 neuorli.com 516-466-4700

HONORABLE MENTION

Dr. Abraham Glasman 170 Great Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 neurolongisland.com 516-487-4464

HONORABLE MENTION

Dr. Robert Panzer

Best Pediatrician

RUNNER UP

4 Vista Drive, Great Neck, 11021 www.danoffdental.com 516-773-4133

New York Opthamology, P.C.

FIRST PLACE

Best Massage Clinic/Studio 8 Bond Street, Suite 401, Great Neck, 11021 massagetherapyofgreatneck.com 516-498-1912

Dr. Laura Danoff, Danoff Dental and Associates, LLP

23 Bond Street, Great Neck, 11021 robertpanzerdds.com 516-487-7475

333 East Shore Road, Suite 202, Manhasset, 11030 2020-eye.com 516-487-4722

Bodies Kneaded for Therapeutic Massage

RUNNER UP

Best Ophthalmologist

1165 Northern Boulevard, Suite 300, Manhasset, 11030 516-608-6820 FIRST PLACE

Dr. Ellis and Dr. Doug are honored that for FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS our patients have voted us the best orthodontic practice on the North Shore. We are thrilled that our patients recognize that at Great Neck Orthodontics we put patients and their families first, with our personalized care and state of the art technology. We would love to assess your Orthodontic needs with a free consultation. Come in and see why we were voted number one.

Long Island Eye Surgeons 1981 Marcus Avenue, Suite E115, Lake Success, 11042 longislandeyesurgeons.com 516-627-5113

HONORABLE MENTION

Dr. Peter D’Arienzo

1615 Northern Blvd., Suite 202, Manhasset, 11030 manhasseteyephysicians.com 516-627-0146

Best Optician FIRST PLACE

Focal Point Optical 2453 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, 11040 focalpointgcp.com 516-746-3836 RUNNER UP

London Optical

46 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 516-504-3373 londonoptical-greatneck.com

HONORABLE MENTION

Dr. Sanford Katims

76 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 katims.com 516-767-2106

Best Optometrist FIRST PLACE

Dr. Alice Mann

2453 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, 11040 focalpointgcp.com 516-746-3836

RUNNER UP

Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island 330 Old Country Road, Suite 100, Mineola, 11501 ocli.net 516-739-6600

HONORABLE MENTION

FIRST PLACE

Kidz Kare of Great Neck

107 Northern Blvd., Suite 201, Great Neck, 11021 kidz-kare-of-great-neck.business.site 516-487-6565 RUNNER UP

Dr. Victor Turow

833 Northern Boulevard, Suite 140, Great Neck, 11021 516-504-0606

HONORABLE MENTION

Happy and Healthy Pediatrics

77 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 175, Mineola, 11501 happyandhealthypediatrics.com 516-216-5910

Best Periodontist FIRST PLACE

Dr. Demetrios Tsiokos

233 East Shore Road, Great Neck, 11023 dtperiodontics.com 516-487-8240 As a Diplomate of the American Board of Peridontology with 15 years of experience, Dr. Tsiokos is proud to have been awarded Best Periodontist for the second year in a row. He strives to be in the fore front of technology providing patients with the best care possible, his main goal being the comfort, overall health and well-being of his patients. Gentle and caring, Dr. Tsiokos specializes in implants, periodontics, cosmetic surgery, sedation, lasers and more to bring you beautiful smiles. RUNNER UP

North Shore Periodontics, PC 2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite E244, Lake Success, 11042 northshoreimplants.com 516-775-0018

HONORABLE MENTION

Dr. Barbara Berwald

1044 Northern Blvd., Suite 103, Roslyn, 11576 drberwald.com 516-484-2646

770 Middle Neck Rd, Great Neck, NY 11024 516-307-8067 We would like to thank all our patients at Health Solutions Physical Therapy for voting us as “Best of the North Shore”. Our approach to providing individualized hands-on care with a sincere and hard-working mentality has proven to be successful for our patients. We sincerely appreciate your acknowledgement of Health Solutions Physical Therapy’s efforts to serve you. RUNNER UP

Advance at Home Physical Therapy

39 East Street, New Hyde Park, 11040 advanceathomept.com 516-399-0051 HONORABLE MENTION

Physical Solutions PT

60 East Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, 11501 physicalsolutionsli.com 516-746-6350

Best Podiatrist FIRST PLACE

David Sands, DPM, PC

560 Northern Blvd., Suite 210, Great Neck, 11021 sandspodiatry.com 516-482-8826 We have been in practice in Great Neck since 2006. Our office is a general podiatry practice with a special interest in diabetic foot care. We treat all conditions of the foot and ankle utilizing state-of-the-art techniques. Our office philosophy is that our patients come first. Please put your feet in my hands. RUNNER UP

North Shore Podiatry

75 S. Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 Northshorefoot.com 516-487-8107 HONORABLE MENTION

Dr. Mary Carlson, DPM

637 Willis Avenue, Suite E, Williston Park, 11596 drmarycarlsondpm.com 516-248-8188

Best Radiologist FIRST PLACE

Dr. Sharon Taylor

120 Mineola Boulevard, Mineola, 11501 516-663-4510 RUNNER UP

Dr. Scott Sherman

100 Port Washington Blvd., Roslyn, 11576 516-562-6500

HONORABLE MENTION

Nassau Radiology

6 Ohio Drive, Lake Success, 11042 nyulangone.org 516-222-2022

Best Rehab Center

233 East Shore Road, Suite 104, Great Neck, 11023 nsliperio.com 516-466-1070

Best Orthodontist

99 Hillside Avenue, Suite A, Williston Park, 11596 nassaucountyperiodontist.com 516-747-1145

Great Neck Orthodontics

HONORABLE MENTION

1000 Northern Boulevard, Suite 300, Great Neck, 11021 greatneckortho.com 516-466-0146

Health Solutions Physical Therapy, PC - Louis Tortorello

FIRST PLACE

Dr. Edwin Ginsberg

HONORABLE MENTION

FIRST PLACE

HONORABLE MENTION

Visions of Manhasset

433 Plandome Road, Manhasset, 11030 visionsofmanhassetny.com 516-627-0208

Best Physical Therapist

Dr. Marichia Attalla

Dr. Stuart Heimann

700 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11040 implantperiosurgeon.com 516-775-7080

Excel Workout

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With colon cancer so close to her unborn child, other hospitals couldn’t help them both. But thanks to the precision of robotic surgery and the expertise of her obstetricians, Gina’s care team saved two lives at once. When you Look North, innovation not only cures, it cares. See more of Gina’s story at Northwell.edu/Robotics

Gina’s miracle wasn’t beating colon cancer. It was having a baby at the same time.

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AMG Occupational Therapy, P.C.

55 Northern Boulevard, #103, Great Neck, 11021 amgot.com 516-466-9300 HONORABLE MENTION

Northwell Health Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (STARS)

Thank You to our customers for voting us #1 Japanese Restaurant on the North Shore

833 Northern Blvd., Suit3 235, Great Neck, 11021 northwell.edu 516-288-3400

Best Senior Living

Tony’s Tattoos and Body Piercing 473B Old Country Road, Westbury, 11590 tonystattoos.com 516-280-9661

HONORABLE MENTION

96 Cutter Mill Road, Great Neck, 11021 atriaseniorliving.com 516-858-3023

2219 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11040 veronicapinupsandneedles.com 516-741-3100

Atria Cutter Mill

RUNNER UP

The Amsterdam at Harborside 300 E Overlook, Port Washington, NY 11050 amsterdamlifecare.com 516-858-2220

The Bristal Assisted Living at North Hills

99 South Service Road, North Hills, 11040 thebristal.com 516-570-9366 HONORABLE MENTION

The Bristal Assisted Living at Lake Success

69 North Service Road, Lake Success, 11020 Thebristal.com 516-726-1044 HONORABLE MENTION

Amber Court

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Best Urgent Care Facility FIRST PLACE

City MD Urgent Care

415 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, 11021 citymd.com 516-829-2273 RUNNER UP

Winthrop Medical Affiliates Urgent Care 222 Station Plaza, #110, Mineola, 11501 winthrop.org 516-663-1111

HONORABLE MENTION

Stat MD Urgent Care 2090 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 Statmd.net 516-352-7828

3400 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, 11590 ambercourtal.com 516-334-3838

Best Vascular/Vein Care

Best Spa

833 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, 11021 sadickdermatology.com 516-482-8040

FIRST PLACE

Sadick Dermatology

833 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, 11021 sadickdermatology.com 516-482-8040 RUNNER UP

Port Salt Cave on Inspiration Wharf

Inspiration Wharf, 403 Main Street, #3, Port Washington, 11050 portsaltcave.com 516-439-4820

HONORABLE MENTION

Prism Med Spa

41 Main Street, Roslyn, 11576 prismmedspa.com 516-277-2293

Best Tattoo Artist FIRST PLACE

Olga Lucia Permanent Cosmetics

3365 Hillside Avenue • New Hyde Park, NY 11040 516-747-3377 • SushiRepublicNY.com @SushiRepublicNY

RUNNER UP

FIRST PLACE

HONORABLE MENTION

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1129 Northern Blvd., Suite 301, Manhasset, 11030 permanentcosmeticsbyolga.com 516-627-0722 Olga Lucia Permanent Cosmetics, Specialist and Master in Micropigmentation and Permanent cosmetics since 1994. We design and customize permanent eyebrows, utilizing different techniques such as Microblading, powdered look, and 3D eyebrow. We also specialize in Permanent Eyeliners, and Lip procedures. We also offer paramedical techniques: Scar camouflage (post trauma or post surgical procedures), nipple areola pigmentation, post mastectomy procedures. We work with cancer survivors to help them feel their best. Both men and women can benefit from the services we provide. We help those with alopecia, cleft palate, dry eyes, visual impairments, and muscular

FIRST PLACE

Dr. Neil Sadick

RUNNER UP

North Shore Vein Center 1 Hollow Lane, Suite 210, Lake Success, 11042 longislandvein.com 516-734-6522

HONORABLE MENTION

Dr. Peter Patetsios

900 Northern Boulevard Suite 140, Great Neck, 11021 nyvascularsurgeon.com 516- 570-6818

School/Camp/ Instruction Best Art School FIRST PLACE

The Art Guild

200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 Theartguild.org 516-304-5797 RUNNER UP

Abrakadoodle Art Studio for Kids 55 Lumber Road, Roslyn, 11576 abrakadoodle.com 516-686-6900

HONORABLE MENTION

Little Art Studio

470 Sagamore Avenue, East Williston, 11596 littleartstudiony.com 516-385-3696

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When Tara McGinn saw an empty downtown storefront, she envisioned a place where friends and families could hang out and be creative together. When PSEG Long Island heard her idea, we were glad to help out by lowering her electric costs through our Main Street Revival Program—and turn an empty space into a thriving new community business. It’s one more way that PSEG Long Island is helping people like Tara make our communities even better.

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Best Camp

FIRST PLACE

Pierce Country Day Camp

Best Dance Studio/ Instruction FIRST PLACE

MOBA Dance Academy

Mineola Avenue, Roslyn, 11576 piercecamps.com 516-621-2211

15C Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 516-326-2377

RUNNER UP

1526 N. Plandome Road, Plandome, 11030 smli.org 516-627-9400

12 South Washington Street, Port Washington, 11050 berestdance.com 516-944-6687

Science Museum of Long Island

HONORABLE MENTION

Berest Dance Center

LUHI Summer Camp

HONORABLE MENTION

47 Manhasset Ave, Manhasset, 11030 movesandmotionsdance.com 516-869-1600

131 Brookville Road, Brookville, 11545 Luhisummercamps.org 516-717-4524

Oasis Day Camp Michael Tully Park

1801 Evergreen Ave, New Hyde Park, 11040 oasischildren.com 646-519-5062

Best College or University FIRST PLACE

Hofstra University

Hempstead, 11549 hofstra.edu 516-463-6600 We are largest private college on Long Island, New York, with about 140 undergraduate programs and about 150 graduate programs. Hofstra University is a private institution whose primary mission is to provide a quality education to its students in an environment that encourages, nurtures, and supports learning through the free and open exchange of ideas, for the betterment of humankind. Hofstra University is fully committed to academic freedom and to the transmission, advancement, and preservation of knowledge for its own academic community and for the community at large. Hofstra University offers undergraduate and graduate programs taught by a research-active and professionally engaged faculty. Academic excellence guides everything the University undertakes. RUNNER UP

Adelphi University

1 South Avenue, Garden City, 11530 adelphi.edu 800-233-5744 HONORABLE MENTION

United States Merchant Marine Academy

300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, 11024 usmma.edu 516-726-5800

Best College Planning and Counseling FIRST PLACE

Pinnacle College Consultants

East Hills, 11576 pinnaclecollegeconsultants.com 516-484-0629 Pinnacle College Consultants provides personalized college essay, resume and cover letter review and interview prep for high school students. Using our experience in the business world and academia, we help students approach the college admissions process and employment opportunities with a sense of calm, organization, empowerment and confidence. All of our services begin with brand positioning – helping the student develop their unique “elevator speech.” We have value-priced packages or can work by the hour. RUNNER UP

College Connection

collegeconnect.info 516-345-8766

HONORABLE MENTION

C2 Education

1350 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 c2educate.com 516-253-5961

Moves and Motions Manhasset School of Dance

Best Gymnastics Studio FIRST PLACE

Cherry Lane Gymnastics Center

1 Lowell Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11040 cherrylanegym.com 516-775-2828 We at Cherry Lane Gymnastics would like to express our thanks to you, our loyal customers, for voting us BEST OF THE NORTH SHORE for 4 years running. We are humbled by your generosity and are thankful to have you all as part of the Cherry Lane family. Because of you, we have been a staple in New Hyde Park for decades. Come visit us at CherryLaneGym.com or give us a call at 516-775-2828. Thank you! RUNNER UP

Bounce at Great Neck Gymnastics

683 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, 11023 bouncegymny.com 516-487-1437 HONORABLE MENTION

Progressive Gymnastics East 2200 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11042 progressivegymnastics.com 516- 775-5545

Best Martial Arts Studio FIRST PLACE

White Tiger Tae Kwon Do

2211 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11040 whitetigertaekwondoschool.com 516-248-5425

RUNNER UP

Taecole Tae Kwon Do & Fitness 900 WIllis Avenue, Albertson, 11507 taecoletkd.com 516-739-7699 HONORABLE MENTION

Grand Master Chung Tae Kwon Do USA Kids

1527 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 chungusakids.com 516-352-5425

known for its caring, family environment, music competition winners & Outstanding Faculty. The Fall semester begins September 7, 2018. RUNNER UP

Bach to Rock Port Washington Music School

1015 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington, 11050 portwashington.b2rmusic.com 516-441-5526 HONORABLE MENTION

100 Shelter Rock Road, New Hyde Park, 11040 herricks.org/high 516-305-8700 HONORABLE MENTION

Saddle Rock Elementary School

10 Hawthorne Lane, Great Neck, 11023 greatneck.k12.ny.us/SR 516-441-4400 HONORABLE MENTION

Best Preschool

101 Sands Point Road, Port Washington, 11050 portnet.org 516-767-5350

410 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 laconiamusiccenter.com 516-352-4070 FIRST PLACE

Gloria Dei Nursery School and Pre-K

600 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park, 11040 gloriadeipreschoolnewhydepark.com 516-354-0096 Gloria Dei Nursery and Pre-K is honored to accept this award. Our warm, loving staff and environment ensures each child receives a quality early childhood experience. Our 45 years of service to the community are a testimony of faith and dedication. We would like to thank all those who voted. RUNNER UP

Gan Shalom Nursery School at The Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore 1001 Plandome Road, Plandome, 11030 rsns.org 516-627-6274 HONORABLE MENTION

Congregational Nursery School

1845 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, 11030 uccmanhasset.org/nursery-school 516-365-9616

Best Private School FIRST PLACE

St. Peter of Alcantara School

1321 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 stpeterspw.org 516-944-3772 What makes St. Peter’s, a school providing a quality Catholic, private school education to our community for 95 years, unique? Our close-knit supportive family feel, strong academic curriculum, low student to teacher ratios and the individualized attention each student receives. We focus on personalized learning and educating the whole child. Our students excel academically, and gain the social and spiritual foundation necessary to meet life’s challenges. Experience the difference yourself; call us to schedule a tour or shadow day. Come Share the Spirit! RUNNER UP

St. Mary’s Schools, Manhasset

Best Music School Music Institute of Long Island

HONORABLE MENTION

90 Plandome Road, Manhasset, 11030 milimusic.com 516-627-7052 We are now in our 29th year, as “New York’s Premier Music School.” Thank you to all of our readers, supporters and families for voting MILI once again as “The Best Music School!” MILI educates, develops & creates the next generation of outstanding musicians & music lovers! Our program includes teaching ALL STRINGS, WINDS, BRASS, PIANO, GUITAR & VOICE. Methods taught are - Traditional, Suzuki & ABRSM for ages 3 years - Adult, Beginners – Adult, Advanced. MILI also offers Chamber Music, Theory, Sight Reading, NYSSMA and College Preparation. Students perform eight times annually at Steinway Hall, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and for charities. Music Institute is

Herricks High School

Laconia Music Center

1340 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 stmary.ws 516-627-0184

FIRST PLACE

HONORABLE MENTION

Buckley Country Day School 2 I U Willets Road, Roslyn, 11576 buckleycountryday.com 516-627-1910

Best Public School FIRST PLACE

Manhasset Secondary School 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, 11030 manhassetschools.org 516-267-7600

RUNNER UP

Guggenheim Elementary School

38 Poplar Place, Port Washington, 11050 portnet.org/guggenheim 516-767-5250

John Philip Sousa Elementary School

Best Religious School FIRST PLACE

Temple Judea of Manhasset

333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset, 11030 temple-judea.com 516-621-8049 Temple Judea’s new J-Tech program offers a unique and engaging approach to Jewish education, featuring flexible learning options utilizing technologies kids use every day. The award-winning educational director works with parents to best meet each child’s individual needs and interests. Our Rabbi meets with students each week and really gets to know the children and their families. Temple Judea is a warm, inclusive and conveniently-located Reform congregation, serving families from all local North Shore communities. RUNNER UP

St. Peter of Alcantara School 1321 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 stpeterspw.org 516-944-3772

HONORABLE MENTION

St. Mary’s Manhasset

51 Clapham Avenue, Manhasset, 11030 stmary.ws 516-627-2711

Best Sports Camp FIRST PLACE

Unlimited Sports Action

30 Beechwood Avenue, Port Washington, 11050 unlimitedsportsaction.com 516-767-7675 Thank you all for making us the #1 Sports Camp! It is our mission to provide the best programs and staff to fully meet the various sporting needs for our athletes. Our multi-sport summer camp offers a low pressure, yet high energy environment, allowing your child to excel in a variety of sports. USA is a 13,000 sq. ft indoor sports facility. We provide youth sports programs, birthday parties, vacation programs, summer day camps, and more! RUNNER UP

Oasis on the Sound

Manorhaven Beach Park, 11050 oasischildren.com 646-519-5077 HONORABLE MENTION

SPORTIME Roslyn

1 Landing Road, Roslyn, 11576 sportimeny.com/roslyn 516-484-9222

Best Tutor Service FIRST PLACE

Mathnasium of Great Neck 11 Great Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 mathnasium.com/greatneck 516-482-6284 FIRST PLACE

Mathnasium of Roslyn

217A Mineola Avenue, Roslyn Heights, 11577 mathnasium.com/roslyn 516-484-6284

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FIRST PLACE

Mathnasium of New Hyde Park 810 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 mathnasium.com/newhydepark 516-616-6284 FIRST PLACE

Mathnasium of Garden City

41 Mineola Blvd., Mineola, 11501 mathnasium.com/gardencityny 516-775-6284 Mathnasium, the nation’s leading math-only learning center franchise, specializes in teaching kids math in a way that makes sense to them. Students go to Mathnasium year-round to catch up, keep up, and get ahead in math. Our experienced math tutors utilize our proprietary teaching materials and techniques, The Mathnasium Method™, to deliver a customized learning plan designed to address each student’s needs. Our instructional approach goes beyond traditional math tutoring to develop understanding and build a love for math. RUNNER UP

Huntington Learning Center of Manhasset 1506 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 huntingtonhelps.com 516-365-4455

HONORABLE MENTION

Port Tutoring

933 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 porttutoring.com 516-767-1342

Services

Best Accounting Firm FIRST PLACE

Stephen Goodman, E.A.

46 Grace Avenue, Great Neck, 11022 516-829-2346

Providing unique services to clients for more than 40 years, Stephen Goodman E.A. is your one stop source for accounting, financial consulting, tax preparation and resolution services. Your financial needs and peace of mind are our first priority. We serve clients throughout the United States and are available for consultation seven days a week. Call 516-829-2346 or email Stephen.O.Goodman@aol for an appointment. RUNNER UP

Howard L. Ginsberg, CPA

200 South Service Road, Suite 202, Roslyn Heights, 11577 howardginsberg.com 516-466-7462 RUNNER UP

Joseph Gil

1946. It is a complete automotive repair facility that performs oil changes to motor changes and everything in between. Today, as in 1946, old-time values continue to be followed; each automobile gets vacuumed, has its windows washed, and you get a “sweet treat” from their attached general store. Cleanliness, honesty and integrity are of utmost importance to the owners, Eileen and Ronnie, and they are now servicing 2nd, 3rd and even 4th generations of family automobiles, not only from the neighborhood but from all over the tri-state area! Many of their techs are with them over 20 years – that speaks volumes! Stop in, say “hello”, check out their free oil change program and see why their best advertising is “word of mouth”. Open Monday – Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. RUNNER UP

Norman’s Collision Works

44 S Bayles Ave, Port Washington, 11050 jgilcpa.com 516-767-2760

363 Great Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 normancollision.com 516-466-3933

HONORABLE MENTION

TD Bank Willis Avenue

700 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 tdbank.com 516-739-1387

Best Car Wash FIRST PLACE

Five Corners Hand Car Wash

2080 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11040 5cornershandwash.com 516-328-6111 Thank you for voting us Best of the North Shore 4 consecutive years! Here at Five Corners we take every possible step to ensure that your vehicle is washed in the safest and most gentle process possible. We take exceptional pride in how we take care of both the car and the customer. Come to Five Corners and see what difference. RUNNER UP

Rosen & Glaser, CPA’s, PC

HONORABLE MENTION

Great Neck Car Wash and Detailing Shop

HONORABLE MENTION

432 Willis Avenue. Williston Park, 11596 zolezziautobody.com 516-248-8716

HONORABLE MENTION

RUNNER UP

60 Cuttermill Road, Suite 310, Great Neck, 11021 Rosenandglaser.com 516-829-8540

D.J. Dolan Tax Service, Inc.

1106 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 dolantax.com 516-488-7500

Best Auto Repair FIRST PLACE

Bobb Howard’s General Store and Auto Repair

Albert Zolezzi Auto Body

790 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, 11021 greatneckcarwash.net 516-466-0002

Manhasset Hand Wash and Detail Center

Best Bank Branch FIRST PLACE

201 East Shore Road, Manhasset, 11030 516-627-1148

First National Bank of Long Island

536 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, 11021 fnbli.com 516-482-6666

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RUNNER UP

Hanover Community Bank 2131 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, 11040 hanovercommunitybank.com 516-248-4868

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We always hear the expression “the eyes are the windows of the soul.” This is true, but they are complemented by the eyebrows, which frame the eyes and the face, giving us different unique characteristics, personality and expressions. Over the years of experience in the beauty business I learned about the importance of the eyebrows. As an optometrist I learned how to do eyeliners, and know the eye’s shape and expressions are essential for the total look. This is one of the many reasons I got involved in the cosmetic industry. With time and artistic ability I specialized in micropigmentation, or permanent cosmetics. I have been doing this since 1993. The inquiries for eyebrows increased so much in my practice that it compelled me to research and understand the importance of the eyebrows. It is very difficult to design and shape the eyebrows properly. Although we know the basics, we should give them to a professional expert on eyebrows to sculpt them to a perfect shape suitable to your features. The bone structure, features, and facial shape (round, oval, pear, heart, or square) have to be considered in the design of the eyebrows. The goal is for the eyebrows to enhance the eyes and face naturally and create harmonious balance. If you decide to permanently modify or change your eyebrows, check the credentials and look at the portfolio for the person you choose. A good professional will give you the best design to enhance your face, consider your bone structure, natural features, skin tone, previous cosmetic procedures, and personality. For more information visit www.permanentcosmeticsbyolga.com

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Best Catering Facility

RUNNER UP

HONORABLE MENTION

RUNNER UP

The Inn at New Hyde Park

983 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 elitekb.com 516-365-0595

257 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, 11501 jhacs.com 516-773-8000

363 Great Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 normancollision.com 516-466-3933

HONORABLE MENTION

Best Financial Institution

HONORABLE MENTION

139 Steamboat Road, Great Neck, 11024 tedemmerich.com 516-466-1111

Hanover Community Bank

449 Glen Cove Road, Roslyn, 11577 516-621-7821

FIRST PLACE

214 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park, 11040 innatnhp.com 516-354-7797 Creating the right environment for your business event is critical to your company’s success. The Inn’s extraordinary facility offers more than 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with eleven unique rooms to host all types and styles of business events. We can customize menus for seminars, trainings, meetings, award dinners, cocktail receptions, holiday parties and fundraisers for as few as 10 guests and up to 500 or more guests. From an informal continental breakfast to an elaborately catered company gala, The Inn at New Hyde Park allows you to focus on the business at-hand while we expertly handle all the rest. RUNNER UP

Leonard’s Palazzo

555 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, 11021 leonardspalazzo.com 516-487-7900 HONORABLE MENTION

Swan Club

90 Glenwood Road, Roslyn, 11576 swanclub.com 516-621-7600

Best Chamber of Commerce FIRST PLACE

Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 247, New Hyde Park, 11040 nhpchamber.org 888-400-0311 Also Serving Garden City Park, Herricks & Lake Success Commercial Parks Officers: Jeanette Frisina, President Reena Gulati, 1st Vice President Cheryl Fajardo, 2nd Vice President Donna Pagano, 3rd Vice President Richard Guilfoyle, Treasurer Saveeta Barnes, Secretary Dana (Pron. Donna) DeSimpliciis, Executive Administrator Directors: Ralph Ventura, Chris O’Brien, Christopher Vulpis, Larry Armstrong, Mark Laytin, Norman Dawson, Peter Caputo, Richard DeMartino, Steven Blank, Stewart Small, Edward W. Powers, Jerry Baldassaro, Jose Jacob, Karen Casavecchia, Sheila McKeough RUNNER UP

Port Washington Chamber of Commerce 329 Main Street, PO Box 121, Port Washington, 11050 pwocc.org 516-883-6566

HONORABLE MENTION

Manhasset Chamber of Commerce PO Box 754, Manhasset, 11030 manhassetny.org

Best Contractor

Express Contracting

Ted Emmerich Construction

Best Corporate Venue FIRST PLACE

Leonard’s Palazzo 555 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, 11021 leonardspalazzo.com 516-487-7900 RUNNER UP

The Inn at New Hyde Park

214 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park, 11040 innatnhp.com 516-354-7797 HONORABLE MENTION

Swan Club

90 Glenwood Road, Roslyn, 11576 swanclub.com 516-621-7600

JHACS Electric

FIRST PLACE

2131 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, 11040 Hanovercommunitybank.com 516-248-4868 Hanover Community Bank is a community commercial bank focusing on highly personalized and efficient financial services that are responsive to the needs of the local communities it serves. Backed by state of the art technology and a friendly, professional staff, Hanover offers a full range of modern financial products and services. Recently, Hanover Bancorp, Inc. and Hanover Community Bank moved its corporate headquarters to Mineola, New York, where it operates a full service branch location. Hanover also has branches in Garden City Park, Forest Hills and will soon be opening a branch in Flushing. RUNNER UP

Capital One

Best Dog Walker

2055 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11040 locations.capitalone.com 516-488-7800

Leslie’s Leashes

HONORABLE MENTION

FIRST PLACE

Port Washington, 11050 lesliesleashes.com 516-307-7290

RUNNER UP

In Home Pet Services of Nassau’s Gold Coast inhomepetservices.com/goldcoast 516-829-0707 HONORABLE MENTION

Pet Sitters Club Great Neck, 11021 petsitclub.com 516-466-5617

HONORABLE MENTION

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Best Dry Cleaners FIRST PLACE

Tres Bon Dry Cleaners

1085 Willis Avenue, Albertson, NY 11507 tresbondrycleaners.com 516-621-6635 We’d like to thank all of our wonderful customers for voting us the Best Dry Cleaner of the North Shore for the FOURTH year in a row! We’re sincerely grateful, and we promise to continuously enhance our quality and service to provide you with the best dry cleaning experience possible. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you over the many years! RUNNER UP

East Hills Cleaners

130 Glen Cove Road, East Hills, 11576 516-626-0682

Gold Coast Bank

210 Old Country Road, Mineola, 11501 gcbny.com 516-307-8871

Best Financial Planner FIRST PLACE

Rooney, Schmidt & Associates

101 Hillside Avenue, Suite B, Williston Park, 11596 rooneyschmidt.com 516-742-5680 Rooney, Schmidt & Associates is an independent provider of financial services to both individuals and business. Financial planning is a holistic process, in that each segment of your financial life has an impact on other areas. This model has provided our clients with the highest quality in financial services since 1993. RUNNER UP

S K Management Consultants Inc.

P.O. Box 231093, Great Neck, 11023 516-482-4339 HONORABLE MENTION

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Weigand Brothers Funeral Home

49 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 weigandbrothers.com 516-746-4484 RUNNER UP

Fairchild Sons Inc., Funeral Chapel

489 Great Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 516-466-6766

Best Electrician

HONORABLE MENTION

Home Run Electric

506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, 11040 nhpfh.com 516-352-8989

RUNNER UP

Albertson Electric, Inc.

901 Willis Avenue, Albertson, 11507 albertsonelectricny.com 516-621-3999

145 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, 11577 516-621-1165

Best Heating and AC Company FIRST PLACE

Jack Gayson Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.

131 Roosevelt Avenue, Mineola, 11501 gaysonplumbing.com 516-248-4105 Family owned and operated, since 1983, we service all your plumbing and heating needs. We offer Service Protection Plans on your gas heating equipment . Our professionals will fix your problem right the first time. We’re not happy till you are! Check us out on the web at www.gaysonplumbing.com RUNNER UP

Thomas Curley Plumbing and Heating

67 Steamboat Road, Great Neck, 11024 curleyplumbing.com 516-487-6816 HONORABLE MENTION

T F O’Brien Cooling and Heating 100 Denton Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11040 tfobrien.com 516-488-1800

Best Home Decorator FIRST PLACE

The Rinfret Group

1382 Old Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 therinfretgroup.com 516-426-6192 We are honored and excited to be voted again as the #1 Home Decorator on the North Shore! We are a full service design group that can turn your vision into a beautiful reality. With over 25 years of combined experience, we can offer you the expertise and innovation you are looking for. Thank you to all of our customers for your continued support and for making us the first choice in home decorating. RUNNER UP

In Two Design

HONORABLE MENTION

FIRST PLACE

40 Sintsink Drive East, Port Washington, 11050 northerncontracting.com 516-767-4663 We would like to thank all our customers for voting Northern Contracting in the “Best of the North Shore 2016, 2017 and 2018”. Northern Contracting has been in business for over 26 years. We are located in Port Washington, New York and have become known for our fine craftsmanship, attention to every detail, and excellent customer service. Whatever the project you are dreaming of……large or small, Northern will turn your dream into reality! Visit us at Northerncontracting.com

12 Maple Street, Port Washington, 11050 Homerunelectric.com 516-708-1666

Roslyn Shell

Best Funeral Home

1570 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, 11030 fairchildsons.com 516-627-2000

FIRST PLACE

HONORABLE MENTION

26 Tara Drive, Roslyn, 11576 in-two-design.com 917-856-7988

HONORABLE MENTION

Mayflower II Cleaners

East Hills Automotive Center

46 Grace Avenue, Great Neck, 11021 516-829-2346

FIRST PLACE

Northern Contracting

Norman’s Collision Works

New Hyde Park Funeral Home

Best Gas Station

Keith Baltimore, Baltimore Design Group

35 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 baltimoredesigncenter.com 516-944-2400

Best Home Organizer FIRST PLACE

Neat Freaks

Roslyn, 11576 www.neatfreaks1976.com 516-319-2762 To all our clients that we have “NeatFreaked”, thank you for voting us the #1 Home Organizers on the North Shore. We love what we do and we look forward to helping you with your next organizing project. Here’s to clearing•clutter•creatively. Lisa & Randi - your Organizing Gurus at NeatFreaks 1976; neatfreaks1976@outlook.com

FIRST PLACE

RUNNER UP

77-40 Hewlett Street, New Hyde Park, 11040 muktipetroleum.com 718-347-3400

Port Washington, 11050 janesorganization.com 917-592-0054

BP Mukti 77, Petroleum Inc.

Jane’s Addiction Organization

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Dining in a Cozy Atmosphere Indoor or Outdoor Thank You for Voting Us The #1 BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANT 2018 Best of the North Shore

• Join us for Lunch or Dinner! • Outdoor Dining & Bar • WE CATER FOR ANY OCCASION or SPECIAL EVENT!!!

Come in and experience our Exciting Menu Choices! HAPPY HOUR

NOW SERVING BRUNCH!

Mon.-Fri., 12-7pm

Kids Menu Available

1/2 Price Selected Apps

(Sundays 11am-3pm)

$2.00 Off

All Drinks! (At the bar only)

1218 Jericho Tpke. New Hyde Park, NY 11040 516.492.3195 www.oldetradingpost.com

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Best Hotel/Motel FIRST PLACE

Holiday Inn Express Roslyn-Manhasset

MUKTI 77 PETROLEUM INC. Thank you to our customers for voting us the #1 Gas Station Best of the North Shore Four Years In A Row! Blank Slate Media’s

Best of the North Shore

2015

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Williston Times • Great Neck News New Hyde Park Herald Courier Manhasset Times • Roslyn Times www.theislandnow.com

QUALITY AUTO CARE AND TIRE CENTER

10% DISCOUNT

on Repairs for Senior Citizens & Any Local Hospital or Medical Facility Employee

OPEN 24 HOURS: • Full Service • Convenience Store, Lotto, ATM • Road Service CALL: 718-465-7852

1053 Northern Blvd., Roslyn, 11576 ihg.com 516-627-2460

Inn at Great Neck

30 Cutter Mill Road, Great Neck, 11021 Innatgreatneck.com 516-773-2000 HONORABLE MENTION

The Roslyn Hotel

1221 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, 11576 theroslynhotel.com 516-625-2700

Best Insurance Agency FIRST PLACE

Keats Insurance Agencies – Nationwide Insurance

299 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park, 11001 Other locations: Baldwin, Westbury, Bay Shore and coming soon Mineola keatsagency.com 516-354-4849 There’s good reason to do your insurance business at one of the Keats Insurance Agencies. They’re smart, fast, caring and well educated. They look to understand what you need and then figure how to get it for you in the most cost effective way. Once you’re a client, they care for you like no other. They reach out each year to you to make sure all is okay. When a loss occurs, they are one of the first calls you get in an effort to make the claim process easy and less inconvenient. And finally, they value your time and your business by being responsive. KA is an award winning, value based insurance agency with offices on Long Island, upstate NY, Atlanta Georgia and on the west coast of Florida. RUNNER UP

SHOP OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

DMV Lic. #7127971

HONORABLE MENTION

J&R Kitchen and Flooring Inc. 430 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 jrkitchensflooring.com 516-233-2600

Best Landscaper FIRST PLACE

DeCastro Landscaping 97 Steamboat Road, Great Neck, 11024 516-482-8648 RUNNER UP

Hicks Nurseries

100 Jericho Tpke., Westbury, 11590 hicksnurseries.com 516-334-0066 HONORABLE MENTION

Venezia’s Garden Center 110 Jericho Tpke., Mineola, 11501 veneziagardencenter.com 516-742-5934

Best Law Firm/Lawyer FIRST PLACE

Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe LLP

2001 Marcus Avenue, W295, Lake Success, 11042 cohenjaffe.com 516-358-6900 RUNNER UP

HONORABLE MENTION

105 Hillside Avenue, Suite D, Williston Park, 11596 adgesesq.com 516-742-1741

100 Plandome Road, Manhasset, 11030 Agents.allstate.com 516-621-5700

Haller-Zaremba & Company, Inc.

Michael C. Adges

HONORABLE MENTION

328 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 hzinsurance.com 516-746-2150

Best Kitchen & Bath FIRST PLACE

Elite Kitchen & Bath

Bart Sobel

55 Watermill Ln #400 , Great Neck, 11021 fightnassautickets.com 516-487-0700

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Designers of Fine Jewelry Designers of Fine Jewelry

For Info Visit Us At:

(NW corner Union Tpke. & Lakeville Rd.)

26 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 kitchendesigns.com 516-746-3435

Allstate Insurance Richard McKenna

718-347-3400 77-40 Hewlett St., New Hyde Park

RUNNER UP

Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly

RUNNER UP

• New York State Inspection • All Work Guaranteed

www.muktipetroleum.com

provide clients with the highest level of design and personal service. We provide a professional design and you choose one of four custom cabinetry brands from luxury to value priced. Let us design a kitchen you will fall in love with every day…

20%

Thank You To Our Customers For Making Us The Best Jewelry Store on the North Shore!

LAY-A-WAY AVAILABLE WE SPECIALIZE IN: ALL TYPES OF WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIRS DIAMONDS WE BUY GOLD REMOUNTS AND APPRAISALS OFF ON ANY PURCHASE Your #1 Stop For All Your Holiday Shopping! Custom Made Jewelry For Your Special Needs OVER $100 (WITH AD)

2449 Jericho Turnpike • Garden City Park, NY 11040 (P) 516-742-4590 (F) 516-742-4669 www.herricksjewelers.com Hrs: Mon.- Sat. 10-6 • Sun. - Closed

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1. CHANGE OF ADDRESS NOTIFICATIONS ❏ Post Office: File your change of address at least 30 days prior to the date of move ❏ Accountant/CPA Attorney ❏ Banks: (auto loans, checking accounts, credit cards, home equity, IRA’s, mortgage, safe deposit box, savings account, retirement plans, Broker) ❏ Cell phone provider, internet provider, newspaper, magazines ❏ Doctors, Pharmacy ❏ Civic organizations, charities, professional organizations, church ❏ Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Office, Passport ❏ Health clubs, House cleaning service ❏ Insurance providers (auto, health, life, vehicles) ❏ Family members and friends 2. ONE MONTH BEFORE YOU MOVE ❏ CALL MEN ON THE MOVE AT 516-589-7560 ❏ Arrange hotel accommodations, car rental, airline reservations or temporary housing, if necessary ❏ Make a list of relatives, friends and other people who need to know about your move ❏ Contact your bank to ordeer new checks with new address ❏ Call your utility companies for: cable, gas, electric, water and internet to schedule a disconnection date for your old house and transfer to your new address, if necessary 3. TWO WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE ❏ Contact the moving company and confirm your dates ❏ Continue packing, Make sure to label each box and keep an inventory ❏ Make arrangements with a cleaning service to clean your old home, if necessary 4. ONE WEEK BEFORE YOUR MOVE ❏ Try to finish packing ❏ Fill any prescriptions or medications, if necessary ❏ Plan meals for the whole week so you can start emptying your refrigerator

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YOUR MOVING CHECKLIST

5. THE DAY BEFORE YOUR MOVE ❏ Pack your overnight case ❏ Check all cabinets, drawers, and closets to make sure you packed everything ❏ Set aside boxes, tape, scissors, markers, etc for last minute packing ❏ Empty, clean, and defrost your refrigerator and freezer 6. MOVING DAY ❏ Do not make any plans for the day other than your move ❏ Verify the delivery address and directions are correct with your moving company ❏ Carry all items yourself such as important documents, jewelry, etc. ❏ Before leaving the house, make sure to check the entire house to be certain you don’t forget anything ❏ If the house will be vacant, contact your insurance agent and the police department so they know the house will be empty

BEST OF THE NORTH SHORE • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 3, 2018

Capture Special Moments ALL THE

Corporate Events • Personal Milestones Charity Events • Family Celebrations & Portraits Weddings

Best Limousine/Taxi Service

HONORABLE MENTION

Delux Transportation Services

Mineola, 11501 516-361-6634

FIRST PLACE

62 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 Deluxtransportation.com 516-883-1900 Delux Transportation Inc. would like to take this opportunity to thank our loyal customers for voting us BEST OF THE NORTH SHORE Limousine and Taxi Service 3 years in a row! Delux transportation is dedicated to providing a unique customer service to all of our customers both locally and worldwide. We are overwhelmed and thankful for your votes and continued support over the past 50 years. Download Delux on your mobile device in your App Store or on Google play. RUNNER UP

Friendly Limo Great Neck

106 Steamboat Road, Great Neck, 11024 friendlylimo.net 516-466-0066

516-319-4465

We Carry A Large Selection Of SPORT & DESIGNER SUNGLASSES Available in Prescription and Nonprescription

EXPERTS ON STAFF TO FIT YOU RIGHT!

30 OFF Any One Complete Pair of $

Prescription Eyeglasses

At time of purchase. Not retroactive. Cannot be combined w/any other offer or Union plans. Min. purchase $100 per pair. W/coupon only. Exp. 9/30/18

70 OFF

Any Two Complete Pairs of Prescription Eyeglasses

At time of purchase. Not retroactive. Cannot be combined w/any other offer or Union plans. Min. purchase $100 per pair. W/coupon only. Exp. 9/30/18

Doctor available for exams, contact lens fitting, dry & red eyes, glaucoma & cataract testing. (By appointment)

OUR EXPERIENCE & QUALITY MAKE THE DIFFERENCE FULL-SERVICE, FAMILY OWNED OPTICAL CENTER SINCE 1982

Focal Point O p t i c a l FAMILY OPTICAL CENTER

GARDEN CITY PARK

COME IN FOR YOUR EYE EXAM

MEDICARE ASSIGNMENT, EYEMED & 2453 Jericho Tpke. MOST UNION PLANS ACCEPTED 516-746-3836 Visit Us At: www.focalpointgcp.com

Parkway Pest Services

100 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 parkwaypestservices.com 516-328-2989 Entomologist owned and family operated, Parkway Pest Services is licensed to provide pest control services to New York and has been for over 81 years. A QualityPro certified firm, Parkway has earned the mark of excellence in the industry and provides exceptional service utilizing the latest technology and education. Courtesy, professionalism, and respect of their customers are the basis for all of their daily functions. RUNNER UP

Aladdin Pest Control

Best Locksmith

HONORABLE MENTION

Able Lock Shop

130 Shore Road, Port Washington, 11050 portexterminating.com 516-945-7608

FIRST PLACE

1100 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 ablelockshop.com 516-352-8316 Proudly Serving the North Shore and all of Long Island for over 75 years. Our Customer service and professionalism is second to none. At your place or ours you can count on Able Lock Shop to satisfy all your lock, key, safe and security needs! Give us a call today at 888-LOK-OUTS

Port Exterminating

HONORABLE MENTION

Mac Termite and Pest Control

PO Box 431, Williston Park, 11596 macpestcontrol.com 516-746-2624

Best Pet Boarding FIRST PLACE

Precision Lock & Safe Inc.

Catnip and Carrots Veterinary Hospital

240 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park precisionlockandsafe.com 516-616-0854

2056 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 catnipandcarrots.com 516-877-7080

HONORABLE MENTION

RUNNER UP

Focal Point wants to thank our customers for voting us the Best Optician and Best Optometrist on the North Shore.

FIRST PLACE

516-627-0900

Manhasset Plandome Taxi

Visit Joel Harris Photography on Facebook www.joelharrisphotography.com

Best Pest Services

2417 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, 11040 aladdinpestcontrol.com 516-248-6350

HONORABLE MENTION

Thank you for voting us Best Photographer of the North Shore

Jose Garcia Pereira Painting

Key Star Locksmith of Great Neck

155A Northern Blvd., Great Neck, 11021 keystarlocksmith.com 516-487-0479

Best Moving Company FIRST PLACE

A&J Moving & Storage, Inc.

114 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, 11501 ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 A&J has been helping people make worry-free moves throughout the tri-state area since 1971. We are fully insured and offer a host of professional services, including expert piano and organ moving, packing and crating services. All types of boxes are available for packing by you or us. RUNNER UP

Moving Ahead

101 5th Avenue, Garden City Park, 11040 movingahead.com 516-874-5275 HONORABLE MENTION

Gentil Moving Services

2196 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, 11040 gentilmove.com 516-741-0454

Best Painter

FIRST PLACE

All American Painting

75 Ashwood Road, Port Washington, 11050 516-944-9676 RUNNER UP

Michelangelo Painting & Wallpaper New Hyde Park, 11040 Mpaintingco.com 516-385-3132

Best In Show Pet Resort 244 Herricks Road, Mineola, 11501 bestinshowpetresort.com 516-742-7387

HONORABLE MENTION

Spock and Elvis

27 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck 11021 spockelvis.com 516-466-3701

Best Photographer FIRST PLACE

Joel Harris Photography Mineola, 11501 joelharrisphotography.com 516-319-4465 RUNNER UP

Ronald J. Krowne Photography

14 Brompton Road, Great Neck, 11021 krownephotography.com 516-487-1313 HONORABLE MENTION

Great Neck Photographers

124 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 greatneckphotographers.com 516-466-8600

Best Plumbing and Heating FIRST PLACE

Jack Gayson Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.

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Caution To All Parents:

Your children may experience an overwhelming desire to dance, smile, laugh and/or scream upon entering our store. At this point, they may promise to do anything for you and may appear to behave like perfect little angels. We cannot be held responsible if you give into them in any way, especially if YOU are dancing, smiling. laughing and/or screaming louder than they are!

Wax Lips, Candy Buttons, Astro Pops, Black Jack Gum, & Fizzies? Bonomos Turkish Taffy, Dubble Bubble, BB Bats, & Fruit Stripe Gum? Zotz, Nik-L-Nips, Regal Crown Cherry Sours & Pine Bros. Cough Drops?… Slinky, Wooden Tops, Duncan YoYos, Jacks & the Booby Trap Game? “Spaldeens”, Gyroscopes, Wacky Packs, Bozo, & Howdy Doody? Come visit our “ General store” filled with over 1200 retro candies and toys…and see why we were voted

“ THE BEST” 10 YEARS IN A ROW

Yup!

We have fun stuff for:

Kids’ Party Favors, Family/School Reunions “ Going to Someone’s House ” Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16’s, College Survival Kits, “ Thank You” Presents, Business Baskets, Weddings/Showers or Any Special Event

Put some NOSTALGIA in Any of Your Special Events Gifts!!

Serving the community for over 72 years!

WE PERFORM OIL CHANGES TO ENGINE CHANGES & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN!

Old Fashioned Service

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD AUTO REPAIR SHOP SINCE 1946 Our Parents Always Told Us: “ IF YOU GIVE PEOPLE A FAIR DEAL, THEY WILL NOTICE ” Thank you for noticing our hard work, cleanliness, honesty and integrity… NEW TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD or LOOKING TO MAKE A CHANGE? Stop in to our 72 year old family-owned & operated Auto Repair Shop… See why we were voted:

“THE BEST” 10 YEARS IN A ROW! 581 LAKEVILLE RD., NEW HYDE PARK • 516-488-7996 (Halfway between Hillside Ave. & Jericho Tpke.) www.bobbhowardsautorepair.com

Need a ride locally to your home, work or train? No problem ...

OPEN 6 FULL DAYS MON.-SAT. 7:30-5

Ask About Our BUY 3 GET 1 FREE PROGRAM… Don’t forget to check out our award winning General Store for a bunch of nostalgic memories!

BEST OF THE NORTH SHORE • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 3, 2018

RUNNER UP

Williston Plumbing and Heating 201 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 willistonplumbing.com 516-746-3353 HONORABLE MENTION

Thomas Curley Plumbing and Heating

67 Steamboat Road, Great Neck, 11024 curleyplumbing.com 516-487-6816

Best Printer

FIRST PLACE

Minuteman Press Manhasset

125 Plandome Road, Manhasset, 11030 manhassetminuteman.com 516-627-3221 Manhasset Minuteman Press has been in business since 1981, and the current owners, Les and Michael Forrai, have owned and operated the franchise since 1996. They proudly provide business support and marketing services to small businesses and nonprofit organizations on the North Shore of Long Island. Through the implementation of single to full color printing, signs and banners, promotional products and marketing mail preparation, Minuteman Press strives to help their clients grow and succeed!

RUNNER UP

Minuteman Press Port Washington

437 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 portw.minutemanpress.com 516-944-4449 HONORABLE MENTION

Minuteman Press of Williston Park

128 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 willistonpark.minutemanpress.com 516-746-4280

Best Public Library

Best Real Estate Agent

HONORABLE MENTION

Mineola Memorial Library

Susan Cherney, Douglas Elliman

49 E Jericho Tpke., Mineola, 11501 wendelhome.com 516-746-0460

FIRST PLACE

195 Marcellus Road, Mineola, NY 11501 mineolalibrary.info 516-746-8488 The mission of the Mineola Memorial Library is to provide outstanding service in order to fulfill the educational, informational, and recreational needs of the residents of Mineola. RUNNER UP

Hillside Public Library 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, 11040 hillsidelibrary.info 516-355-7850

HONORABLE MENTION

Port Washington Public Library

One Library Drive, Port Washington, 11050 pwpl.org 516-883-4400

Best Public Relations Firm FIRST PLACE

Zimmerman/Edelson Inc. 5 Bond Street, Great Neck, 11021 zimmed.com 516-829-8374 RUNNER UP

Mildred M. Tassone, Montalix Digital Marketing

New Hyde Park, 11040 mildredtassone.com 516-515-1721

HONORABLE MENTION

Corbett Public Relations, Inc. 111 S Tyson Avenue, Floral Park, 11001 corbettpr.com 516-775-0435

FIRST PLACE

1528 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn, 11576 susancherney.elliman.com 516-629-2236 Douglas Elliman is proud to congratulate the winner of the Best Real Estate Agent achievement award. #1 producer in the Roslyn office and Platinum award winner, serving Long Island’s Gold Coast for over 30 years. “I am lucky to be able to do what I love every day and to help people fulfill their dreams” - Susan Cherney RUNNER UP

Alyce Tucker, Coldwell Banker

120 Glen Cove Road, Roslyn Heights, 11577 coldwellbankerhomes.com 516-621-4336

HONORABLE MENTION

Nicole Eskanazy, Douglas Elliman

1528 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn, 11576 elliman.com 516-629-2275

Best Roofer

FIRST PLACE

Blake Windows, Siding & Roofing New Hyde Park, 11040 Blakewsr.com 516-488-4858 RUNNER UP

Reality Roofing 39 Windsor Avenue, Mineola, 11501 realityroofing.com 516-248-6592

Wendel Home Center

Best Service Station FIRST PLACE

Bobb Howard’s Service Station

581 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, 11040 bobbhowardsautorepair.com 516-488-7996 Bobb Howard’s Community Service Station is a family owned and operated auto repair business that opened 72 years ago, on Columbus Day, 1946. It is a complete automotive repair facility that performs oil changes to motor changes and everything in between. Today, as in 1946, old-time values continue to be followed; each automobile gets vacuumed, has its windows washed, and you get a “sweet treat” from their attached general store. Cleanliness, honesty and integrity are of utmost importance to the owners, Eileen and Ronnie, and they are now servicing 2nd, 3rd and even 4th generations of family automobiles, not only from the neighborhood but from all over the tri-state area! Many of their techs are with them over 20 years – that speaks volumes! Stop in, say “hello”, check out their free oil change program and see why their best advertising is “word of mouth”. Open Monday – Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. RUNNER UP

BP Mukti 77, Petroleum Inc.

77-40 Hewlett Street, New Hyde Park, 11040 muktipetroleum.com 718-347-3400 HONORABLE MENTION

Norman’s Auto

363 Great Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 normancollision.com 516-466-3933

Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 3, 2018 • BEST OF THE NORTH SHORE

Best Shoe Repair

Best Tax Preparation Service

RUNNER UP

Tony’s Shoe Repair

Rooney, Schmidt & Associates

981 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington, 11050 travelblueribbon.com 516-218-4000

FIRST PLACE

423 Plandome Road, Manhasset, 11030 516-627-3389 RUNNER UP

Roslyn Heights Shoe Repair 80A Mineola Avenue, Roslyn Heights, 11577 516-621-1929

HONORABLE MENTION

George’s European Shoe Repair

101 Hillside Avenue, Suite B, Williston Park, 11596 rooneyschmidt.com 516-742-5680 At Rooney, Schmidt & Associates, we pride ourselves on the meticulous attention paid in the preparation of all types of tax returns including Individual, Corporate and Partnership, Sales and Payroll, Trusts and Estate. We also provide assistance with Business Start Up, Small Business Accounting Services and Representation before the IRS and State/Local Taxing Authorities.

5 Cuttermill Road, Great Neck, 11021 516-482-3970

RUNNER UP

HONORABLE MENTION

46 Grace Avenue, Great Neck, 11021 516-829-2346

Post Avenue Bootery

257 Post Avenue, Westbury, 11590 postavenuebootery.com 516-333-0180

Best Tailor

FIRST PLACE

Nancy Sinoway Design and Expert Alterations 334A Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 nancysinoway.com 516-883-7397

915 Second Ave. & 10th Street, New Hyde Park, 11040 marioramocouture.com 516-326-1010

HONORABLE MENTION 281 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 516-739-1669

Best Antique Store FIRST PLACE

Antique Elements

1499 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, 11576 antiqueelements.net 516-625-3224

HONORABLE MENTION

Herricks Travel

22 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, 11501 herrickstravel.com 516-294-0020

RUNNER UP

Joseph Anthony’s Fine Jewelry

HONORABLE MENTION

569 Plandome Road, Manhasset, 11030 ligoldbuyer.com 516-365-9591

Traveling with Donna Port Washington, 11050 516-883-0157

HONORABLE MENTION

FIRST PLACE

HONORABLE MENTION

Catnip and Carrots Veterinary Hospital

200 South Service Road, Suite 202, Roslyn Heights, 11577 howardginsberg.com 516-466-7462

RUNNER UP

Howard L. Ginsberg, CPA

Bubba Brown’s Treasures 302 Main Street, Port Washington, NY 11050 516-767-6200

2056 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 catnipandcarrots.com 516-877-7080

Best Appliance Store FIRST PLACE

PC Richard & Sons

New Hyde Park Animal Hospital

Best Travel Agency Courtyard Travel Great Neck

Mario Ramo Couture

Shopping

Blue Ribbon Travel

Best Veterinarian

FIRST PLACE

RUNNER UP

Gloria’s Alterations

Stephen Goodman, E.A.

1010 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, 11021 courtyardtvl.com 800-437-9685 Courtyard Travel has the “Experience to Take You Places”. With an impeccable reputation built on trust and service, Courtyard Travel has consistently demonstrated its ability to provide its customers with the highest level of personal service and best value. Be it corporate or leisure travelers, our staff of travel professionals, some who’ve been with us for over 25 years, exceed our clients expectations each and every day. Experience the difference with Courtyard Travel. We’ll take you places like never before!” A Branch of Tzell Travel; Member Signature Travel Network.

51 Northern Boulevard, Greenvale, 11548 pcrichards.com 516-625-8100

615 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 newhydeparkah.com 516-352-7007

RUNNER UP

Alper’s True Value Hardware

HONORABLE MENTION

41 Plandome Road, Manhasset, 11030 webdrdoolittle.com 516-627-0057

81 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 alpershardware.com 516-767-0508

HONORABLE MENTION

25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, 11050 animalleague.org 516-883-7575

294 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 mrjayappliances.com 516-248-6767

Manhasset Animal Hospital

Mr. Jay Appliances

North Shore Animal League

VOTED #1 BEST MUSIC SCHOOL ON LONG ISLAND

MUSIC INSTITUTE OF LONG ISLAND 29th Year

OUTSTANDING FACULTY

SUZUKI & TRADITIONAL METHODS • NYSSMA

GALA CONCERT JUNE 2019

All Instruments • All Levels • All Ages 3 & Up Directors: Carol Kushner & Geri Kushner

90 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 www.MiliMusic.com

516-627-7052

BEST OF THE NORTH SHORE • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 3, 2018

Best Bicycle Store

RUNNER UP

Mineola Bicycle, Fitness & Mower

1225 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 infinitiofmanhasset.com 516-208-4154

FIRST PLACE

475 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, 11501 mineolabicycle.com 516-742-5253 Thank you for voting Mineola Bicycle the Best Bicycle Shop two years in a row! We appreciate all of our loyal customers and have strived to offer the best customer service for the past 83 years! Come see why people say we’re the best! RUNNER UP

Tulip Bicycle Center & Pro Shop 76 S. Tyson Avenue, Floral Park, 11001 Tulipbike.com 516-775-7728 HONORABLE MENTION

Port Washington Bicycles

18 Haven Avenue, Port Washington, 11050 portbicycles.com 516-883-8243

Best Bridal/ Formal Wear Store FIRST PLACE

Nancy Sinoway Design and Expert Alterations

334A Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 nancysinoway.com 516-883-7397 RUNNER UP

The Wedding Salon of Manhasset

1468 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 weddingsalononline.com 516-869-8455 HONORABLE MENTION

Charlotte’s Closet

14 Vanderventer Ave, Suite L7, Port Washington, 11050 charlottes-closet.com 516-570-0200

Best Candy Store FIRST PLACE

Bobb Howard’s General Store

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Kron Chocolatier

24 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 kronchocolatier.com 516-829-5550

Best Car Dealership FIRST PLACE

Porsche of Roslyn 22 Mineola (Willis) Avenue, Roslyn Heights, 11577 porscheroslyn.com 516-625-5544

Infiniti of Manhasset

HONORABLE MENTION

Rallye BMW

1 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, 11590 rallybmw.com 516-393-0000

Best Craft/Hobby Store FIRST PLACE

Michael’s

1350 Northern Blvd., Manhasset 11030 locations.michaels.com 516-627-2875

RUNNER UP

Knit Long Island

1353 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn, 11576 knitlongisland.com 516-625-5648

HONORABLE MENTION

Willis Hobbies

300 Willis Avenue, Mineola, 11501 willishobbies.com 516-746-3944

Best Eyeglass Store FIRST PLACE

Cheaper Peepers

1441 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 cheaperpeepers.biz 516-502-4552 RUNNER UP

Focal Point Optical

2453 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, 11040 focalpointgcp.com 516-746-3836 HONORABLE MENTION

Spectacles Great Neck

80 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 spectaclesgn.com 516-487-3074

Best Flooring/Carpet Store FIRST PLACE

Anthony’s World of Floors

49 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 anthonysworldoffloors.com 516-883-2159 Anthony’s World of Floors has been owned and operated by the Garofalo family since 1972. Three generations strive to ensure quality, reliability and expert craftsmanship. Under the guidance of Anthony Garofalo, Anthony’s World of Floors has become a household name in its community. Their goal is to provide you with outstanding service from both their knowledgeable sales staff and expert mechanics. They strive to exceed your expectations with their high quality products, superior customer service and competitive prices. The hope is that they build a relationship that goes beyond your current flooring project. RUNNER UP

Campbell’s Carpet Service 413 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 campbells-carpet.com 516-883-8509 HONORABLE MENTION

Harry Katz Carpet One Floor and Home

450 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, 11501 harrykatzcarpetone.com 516-828-8242

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Best Florist

HONORBALE MENTION

RUNNER UP

City Line Florist

130 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 yannisfurs.com 516-504-1113

518 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, 11023 costellosace.com 516-277-2550

FIRST PLACE

1640 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11040 citylinefloristnhp.com 516-354-9037 City Line Florist has been family owned and operated for 3 generations. We have been serving the community for over 59 years! Maria, Dean, Bill, Julia, and staff are dedicated to help you with any and all of your floral needs. It is our pleasure to assist you in making any occasion a special one. We are honored to be voted the #1 Best Florist for North Shore 2018.

FIRST PLACE

Manhasset Florist & Greenhouse

25 Orchard Street, Manhasset, 11030 manhassetfloristandgifts.com 516-627-6400 RUNNER UP

S.F. Falconer Florist, Inc. 8 South Maryland Avenue, Port Washington, 11050 falconerflorist.com 516-767-0866

HONORABLE MENTION

East Williston Florist

131-C Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, 11501 eastwillistonflorist.net 516-742-9129

Best Fur Store FIRST PLACE

Superior Furs

1697 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, 11030 fursbysuperior.com 516-365-4123 RUNNER UP

Tsontos Furs

224 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, 11501 tsontosfurs.com 516-746-5500

Yanni’s Furs

Costello’s Ace Hardware of Great Neck

Best Garden Store/Nursery

HONORABLE MENTION

Hicks Nurseries

81 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 alpershardware.com 516-767-0508

FIRST PLACE

100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, 11590 hicksnurseries.com 516-334-0066 Hicks Landscapes, a branch of Hicks Nurseries, has been creating beautiful outdoor living spaces on Long Island’s gold coast since 1853. From small plantings to large renovations we make the process easy and stress-free. Our services include design, installation & project management; tree & shrub planting; walkway & patio construction; extended care services and much more. If you can imagine it, Hicks can create it. RUNNER UP

Bayles Garden Center & Nursery, Inc. 88 S. Bayles Avenue, Port Washington, 11050 baylesgardencenter.com 516-883-6660

HONORABLE MENTION

Venezia’s Garden Center 110 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, 11501 veneziagardencenter.com 516-742-5934

Best Hardware Store FIRST PLACE

Best Hardware & Mill Supplies

406 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park, 11001 bestflorapark.doitbest.com 516-354-0529

Alper’s True Value Hardware

RUNNER UP

Peter Andrews

Best Health Food Store

46 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 516-742-1331 peterandrews.com

Whole Foods Manhasset

HONORABLE MENTION

FIRST PLACE

2101 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 wholefoodsmarket.com 516-869-8900 RUNNER UP

E-Fresh

271-16 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 efreshny.com 718-831-6888

HONORABLE MENTION

Organic Peak

123 East Jericho Tpke., Mineola, 11501 organicpeak.com 516-621-3323

Best Home Furnishing Store FIRST PLACE

Baltimore Design Center

35 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 baltimoredesigncenter.com 516-944-2400 Baltimore Design Group, established by Keith Baltimore over 25 years ago, is a widely acclaimed interior design firm with a distinguished worldwide portfolio of luxury residential and commercial work. Visit our retail showroom

Over 35 Years Experience

FREE ESTIMATES/CONSULTATIONS

516.488.4858 www.blakewsr.com

Nasau Lic #H18C5190000

often to see what is new and exciting for your home or as gifts of distinction. Baltimore’s highly discerning and loyal clientele turn to him for his talent and expertise in bringing beauty into their lives. He studies his clients holistically, intuiting what they need and want; regardless of style, every project reflects a classic, yet cutting edge aesthetic, incorporating the latest innovations in products and materials.

NYC Lic #0888858

Home Goods Port Washington 75 Old Shore Road, Port Washington, 11050 Homegoods.com 516-767-4590

Best Home Theatre and Audio Store FIRST PLACE

Home Theatre of Long Island

985 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 htoli.com 516-365-HIFI In order to successfully execute an extensive project, a team of highly qualified and motivated individuals is required. Home Theater of Long Island prides itself upon the strength of our team. Our team consists of sales professionals with decades of experience, a project management staff with meticulous attention to detail, installers who are courteous and efficient, and an ownership with a customer first mentality. This experience allows us to meet and often exceed our client’s highest expectations. RUNNER UP

Audio Breakthroughs

1534 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 audiobreakthroughs.com 516-627-7333

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Thank You For Voting Us BEST ELECTRICAN

2016 KOHLER PLATINUM DEALER OF THE YEAR

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Best Jewelry Store

RUNNER UP

HONORABLE MENTION

Herricks Jewelers

653 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, 11023 kolson.com 516-487-1224

151 Tulip Avenue, Floral Park, 11001 lechatnoirwines.com 516-326-0565

Kolson Korenge, Inc.

FIRST PLACE

2449 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park, 11040 herricksjewelers.com 516-742-4590 For over 41 years, Herricks Jewelers has been one of the most trusted and recommended retail stores for fine jewelry and repairs in the Long Island area, thanks to our high level of customer care and commitment to quality service. We are a complete, full-service store for fine jewelry sales, repairs and custom designs- while also including appraisals, jewelry cleaning, watch repairs and batteries. RUNNER UP

Pyramid Jewelers

20 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 pyramidjewelers.com 516-294-7018

HONORABLE MENTION

Milano Jewelers – By Italian Design Jewelers 82 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 milanojewelersny.com 646-801-1260

Best Knitting Store FIRST PLACE

Knit Long Island

1353 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn, 11576 knitlongisland.com 516-625-5648 Knit is located in the historic village of Roslyn at 1353 Old Northern Blvd. The shop is a “hidden gem” nestled on the side porch of our building. Crafters are welcome to come and sit at our tables where new friendships are made and old friends get together. We like to call our store the “Cheers” of knitting stores, the place where everyone knows your name. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is always available to help you. Our shop has a large selection of yarn, needles and hooks; everything the knitter or crocheter needs. We offer classes and knit-a-longs for everyone – from the beginner to experienced. The first Wednesday of each month is Knit Nite from 7-9pm. Bring dinner and spend the evening knitting and crocheting with people who share your enthusiasm. RUNNER UP

Elite Kitchen & Bath

191 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 theknittingplaceny.com 516-944-9276

983 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 elitekb.com 516-365-0595 Elite Kitchen & Bath has the talent and experience to equip your home with an amazing kitchen. Since 1984, Elite has built an impeccable reputation and is consistent in its ability to provide clients with the highest level of design and personal service. We provide a professional design and you choose one of four custom cabinetry brands from luxury to value priced. Let us design a kitchen you will fall in love with every day…

The Knitting Place

FIRST PLACE

RUNNER UP

1500 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 artistictile.com 516-365-1259

1007 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 catamusic.com 516-488-2522

Artistic Tile

Catalano’s Music Center

RUNNER UP

Architectural Tile and Bath

HONORABLE MENTION

410 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 laconiamusiccenter.com 516-352-4070

Laconia Music Center

386 Willis Avenue, Roslyn Heights, 11577 architecturaltileny.com 516-625-5511

RAI Design

2150 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, 11040 raimarble.com 516-877-7032

Best Paint Store

Best Men’s Clothing Store

1300 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 sherwin-williams.com 516-326-4305

FIRST PLACE

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store of New Hyde Park

Baldini for Men

378 Plandome Road, Manhasset, 11030 baldiniformen.com 516-472-7200 RUNNER UP

Barrel Grapes

2128 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 brooksbrothers.com 516-365-3502

1677 Northern Blvd., Manhasset 516-304-5950

RUNNER UP

Cappy’s Paint & Wallpaper 235 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 cappyspaint.com 516-352-5220

Brooks Brothers

RUNNER UP

HONORABLE MENTION

1230 Old Country Road, Westbury, 11590 totalwine.com 516-357-0090

15 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 sandspointshop.com 516-767-2970

Total Wine Spirits & More

FIRST PLACE

5 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 wright-music.com 516-883-0043

Best Marble, Granite and Tile Store

Best Liquor Store FIRST PLACE

Best Music Store Wright’s Music

FIRST PLACE

Best Kitchen and Bath Store FIRST PLACE

Le Chat Noir Wines and Spirits

HONORABLE MENTION

Alper’s True Value Hardware

Sands Point Shop

81 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 alpershardware.com 516-767-0508

Celebrate Birthdays, Anniversaries, Bridal & Baby Showers & Any Special Event at Hibachi Sushi Ya! PARTY ROOM AVAILABLE FOR YOUR SPECIAL EVENT! Seating for over 150 guests! Come in and enjoy our

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HIBACHI & SUSHI YA RESTAURANT (Under 4 feet)

2311 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Tel: 516-741-2288 / 516-741-2298 • Fax: 516-741-2988 www.hibachisushiya.com

15% OFF ENTIRE CHECK (Dine-In and Take-Out) With Coupon - Expires 8/31/18 Max. 8 People or $40 Discount Cannot be combined w/any other offer. Not incl. holidays. New Hyde Park location only.

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BEST OF THE NORTH SHORE KITCHEN SALE at Elite Kitchen & Bath

Save Up To

25% On Gorgeous Custom Cabinetry

◆ MODERN ◆ TRADITIONAL ◆ TRANSITIONAL • Exquisite Cabinets • Great Prices • Passionate Designers

SAVE UP TO 25% on Luxury to Value Priced Kitchens FOUR FABULOUS BRANDS CUSTOM CABINETRY TO FIT MOST BUDGETS • Cesar Modern Italian Cabinetry • Rutt Handcrafted American Cabinetry • DuraSupreme American Cabinetry • Cuisistock Modern Canadian Cabinetry We work with your architect, designer and/or contractor to create the most beautiful kitchen tailored just for you. Elite Kitchen & Bath Winner of 7 Design Awards Winner of (6) NARI GOLD AWARDS 2014-2018 Best of HOUZZ 2015 In Business over 34 Years We thank our community for voting us the #1 Kitchen Dealer on the North Shore

We have expanded our brands to meet most budgets!

983 Northern Blvd. Manhasset, NY 11030 Just West of Macy’s

516.365.0595 www.elitekb.com

Hours: Tues. Wed. Thurs. & Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Closed Sunday, Monday

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DR. DEMETRIOS TSIOKOS

DT PERIODONTICS & COSMETIC SURGERY

Smile WITH THE World!! SHARE YOUR

Specialize in:

• Dental Implants • Full-Mouth Rehabilitation • Periodontal Surgery • Tissue Regeneration • Bone Grafting • Aesthetic Gum Surgery

• Pinhole Gum Graft • 3D Scan • Conscious Sedation • Sinus Lift • All-on-4® Treatment • Crown Lengthening

THANK YOU to everyone who voted Dr. Tsiokos the best Periodontist of North Shore, Long Island

233 East Shore Road, Suite 108 Great Neck, NY 11023 • 516-487-8240 www.dtperiodontics.com

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Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm Sunday Closed Nassau Lic.#1503670000 Suffolk Lic.#32060-H Owned & Operated by the Garofalo family

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100% devoted to Long Island’s only heart transplant program. At the Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital at North Shore University Hospital, we’re among the top cardiac programs in the nation. But with 360 New Yorkers waiting for heart transplants, we weren’t satisfied. Superior outcomes and a fully integrated heart failure program helped us earn approval to perform full-service heart transplants. Now 100% of patients can get 100% of their cardiac care with the physicians who know them best. Learn how you can save up to 7 lives at Northwell.edu/MyHeart

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Best Pet Store

RUNNER UP

HONORABLE MENTION

The Left Paw

64 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 mantraframing.com 516-747-9110

81 Glen Cove Road, Greenvale, 11548 gracesmarketplace.com 516-621-5100

10 Matinecock Avenue, Port Washington, 11050 freedomboatclub.com 516-699-8420

Mantra Framing

FIRST PLACE

411 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 theleftpaw.com 516-305-4220 The Left Paw is thrilled to be voted “Best of the North Shore”. We are a small business owned by Sarah. She has over 31 years in the Pet Industry. We strive to provide healthy, happy puppies to our clients and are always available to answer any questions they may have. Every puppy we sell is micro chipped, vet checked and receives free follow up care with our affiliated Veterinarians.

Grace’s Marketplace

Freedom Boat Club

HONORABLE MENTION

Best Women’s Clothing Store

Best Boat Lessons

1350 Northern Blvd., Manhasset 11030 locations.michaels.com 516-627-2875

Lord & Taylor

Long Island Boat Rental

Michael’s

Best Shoe Store

FIRST PLACE

1440 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 locations.lordandtaylor.com 516-627-3000

FIRST PLACE

Inspiration Wharf, 403 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 liboatrental.com 516-761-0840

FIRST PLACE

RUNNER UP

New Hyde Bark Grooming

405 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, 11040 newhydebark.com 516-775-7297

1400 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 11030 stores.dsw.com 516-504-3170

14 Vanderventer Ave, Suite L7, Port Washington, 11050 charlottes-closet.com 516-570-0200

HONORABLE MENTION

RUNNER UP

HONORABLE MENTION

1010 Willis Avenue, Albertston, 11507 petco.com 516-625-2604

426 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, 11596 ericshoes.zoeysite.com 516-877-2002

29 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 impulseboutiques.com 516-439-5055

403 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 portsailing.com 516-767-7245

DSW Manhasset Center

RUNNER UP

Eric Comfort Shoes

Unleashed by Petco

Best Picture Frame Store FIRST PLACE

HONORABLE MENTION

447 Plandome Road, Manhasset, 11030 trapaniartandframe.com 516-365-6014 Trapani Art & Frame has been serving Long Island’s “Gold Coast” since 1990. We specialize in the archival framing of fine art as well as personal treasures. Our mission is not only to beautifully display your artwork and items, but to preserve them for future generations. We are experts in framing sports jerseys, military memorabilia, needlepoint, silk scarves, diplomas, family photos, wedding certificates and ketubahs and children’s art. The list is unlimited. Stop by to see our art gallery featuring local artists and find out why we’ve been a part of the community for almost 30 years.

81 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 stevendann.com 516-466-2071

Trapani Art and Frame

Steven Dann Great Neck

Best Supermarket FIRST PLACE

Best Market

40 Great Neck Road, Great Neck, 11021 bestmarket.com 516-684-4020 RUNNER UP

North Shore Farms

330 East Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, 11501 Northshorefarms.com 516-280-6880

Charlotte’s Closet

Impulse Boutique

Sports & Recreation Best Boat Charters FIRST PLACE

Long Island Boat Rental

Inspiration Wharf, 403 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 liboatrental.com 516-761-0840 RUNNER UP

The Angler Fleet

Inspiration Wharf, 405 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 theangler.com 718-659-8181

RUNNER UP

Atlantic Outfitters

405 Main Street Port Washington, 11050 atlanticoutfitters.us 516-767-2215

Port Sailing School

Best Boat Rentals FIRST PLACE

Long Island Boat Rental

Inspiration Wharf, 403 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 liboatrental.com 516-761-0840 RUNNER UP

Port Sailing School

403 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050 portsailing.com 516-767-7245 HONORABLE MENTION

Atlantic Outfitters

405 Main Street Port Washington, 11050 atlanticoutfitters.us 516-767-2215

Turning Dreams Into Reality Thank you for voting Northern Contracting the Best Contractor on the North Shore for the 4th year in a row!

40 Sintsink Drive East, Port Washington, New York (516) 767-HOME (4663) • www.northerncontracting.com Known for our fine craftsmanship, attention to every detail, and excellent customer service. Whatever the project you are dreaming of...large or small, Northern will turn your dream into reality!

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ARE YOU IN PAIN? WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU!

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST OF THE NORTH SHORE 2018

We Specialize in: • Expert In-Home Consultation • Smart Home Automation • Custom Theater/Media Rooms • Lighting Control • Multi Room Audio • Motorized Shades • Wifi Networking • Surveillance Systems

Thank You for Voting Us The #1 Best Chiropractor 2018 Best of the North Shore

486 Wilis Avenue, Williston Park

516.365.HIFI www.htoli.com

516-747-0078

516chiropractic.com

5.00 off Dine In or

Pick Up

Monday-Thursday W/Purchase of $40. Not to be combined w/any other offer. Exp. 8/31/18

Named as a top 100 restaurant in Newsday 2015

Outdoor Seating Lunch • Dinner • Catering

138 Shore Road, Port Washington

516-321-9999

www.bosphoruscafegrill.com • Monday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 11am-10pm

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INTERIOR DESIGN STAGING | STYLING

Local, award-winning design team right in your own backyard

HONORABLE MENTION

10 Matinecock Avenue, Port Washington, 11050 freedomboatclub.com 516-699-8420

193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, 11507 clarkbotanic.org 516-484-2208

Freedom Boat Club

Best Country Club

Best Pool/Waterpark

Shelter Rock Tennis & Country Club

Parkwood Pool Complex, Great Neck Park District

FIRST PLACE

100 Long Island Expressway, Manhasset, 11030 shelterrocktennisclub.com 516-484-0100 RUNNER UP

HONORABLE MENTION

Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 northhempsteadny.gov 516-767-4618

Manorhaven Beach Park and Pool

HONORABLE MENTION

Clinton G Martin Pool

2650 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11042 northhempsteadny.gov 516-869-6311

HONORABLE MENTION

Village Club of Sands Point 1 Thayer Lane, Sands Point, 11050 villageclub.org 516-944-7400

HONORABLE MENTION

Roger Fay Williston Park Pool

HONORABLE MENTION

Wheatley Hills Golf Club

147 East Williston Avenue, East Williston, 11596 wheatleyhills.com 516-747-8822

Best Golf Course FIRST PLACE

Harbor Links Golf Course

1 Fairway Drive, Port Washington, 11050 harborlinks.com 516-767-4816 RUNNER UP

Sands Point Golf Club

130 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, 11050 sandspointgc.org 516-883-3077 HONORABLE MENTION

Christopher Morley Park Golf 500 Searingtown Road North, Roslyn, 11576 nassaucountyny.gov 516-571-8113

HONORABLE MENTION

Spring Rock Golf Center

377 Denton Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11040 springrockgolf.com 516-739-0167

Best Park

We are honored to be voted 2018 Best of North Shore Home Decorators

Denise L. Rinfret Missy A. Minicucci

Manhasset | Manhattan 516.426.6192 | 516.426.1909 therinfretgroup@gmail.com www.therinfretgroup.com

65 Arrandale Avenue, Great Neck, 11024 greatneckparks.org 516-487-7665 RUNNER UP

1 Yacht Club Drive, Port Washington, 11050 pwyc.com 516-767-1614

145 Stonytown Road, Plandome, 11030 plandomecc.com 516-627-1200

Visit us at our new showroom in Roslyn… 1382 Old Northern Blvd.

FIRST PLACE

Port Washington Yacht Club

Plandome Country Club

Creating timeless design for your home.

Clark Botanical Garden

259 Broad Street, Williston Park, 11596 villageofwillistonpark.org 516-741-3733

Best Swim Instruction FIRST PLACE

Saf-T-Swim New Hyde Park 1 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park, 11040 saf-t-swim.com 516-519-8787 RUNNER UP

Sid Jacobson JCC

300 Forest Drive, Greenvale, 11548 sjjcc.org 516-484-1545 HONORABLE MENTION

The Park at East Hills

209 Harbor Hill Road, East Hills, 11576 villageofeasthills.org 516-484-9800

Best Tennis Facility FIRST PLACE

Shelter Rock Tennis & Country Club 100 Long Island Expressway, Manhasset, 11030 shelterrocktennisclub.com 516-484-0100

FIRST PLACE

RUNNER UP

Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, 11050 northhempsteadny.gov 516-767-4618

100 Harbor Road, Port Washington, 11050 pwta.com 516-883-6425

Manorhaven Beach Park and Pool

Port Washington Tennis Academy

RUNNER UP

HONORABLE MENTION

127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, 11050 sandspointpreserveconservancy.org 516-571-7901

500 Searingtown Road, Roslyn, 11576 cmttennis.com 516-214-1900

Sands Point Preserve

Christopher Morley Tennis

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CELEBRATING 42 YEARS IN

Your pets are part of your family. By entrusting them to our care, they become a part of ours.

P PORT WASHINGTON

ance Center in i p partnership t hip with ith Director: Olga

Berest Artist Director: Heather Berest

(Former principal dancer with Paul Taylor)

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Town artists featured in Hecksher L.I. exhibit BY R E B ECC A K L A R The upcoming Long Island Biennial exhibit at the Hecksher Museum in Huntington isn’t focused on one theme or type of art, but is rather centered on Long Island artists. This is the fifth edition of the Biennial. Jurors received more than 350 pieces of art from artists across the island. Fifty-two pieces were chosen, including work from Port Washington’s Rachelle Krieger, New Hyde Park’s Pat Detullio and Sands Point’s Jane Breskin Zalben. The exhibit opens on Aug. 4 and will run until Nov. 11. Detullio’s piece is a painting that depicts the view of Brooklyn from someone on the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Drive going toward the South Street Seaport. It shows the frame of the bridge against the Brooklyn backdrop. “My Husband and I were both born in Brooklyn, and it just … spoke to me when I took that photograph,” Detullio said. Detullio said she was shocked when her piece was chosen. She hasn’t been painting too long, only about 10 years, she said. It’s something she always wanted to pick up, but never had

the time to explore when she was working and raising children, she said. “Then I had a health issue, and I thought well, what would you regret not doing?” Detullio said. “And it wasn’t traveling Europe or anything like that, it was that I hadn’t done anything with the arts.” Zalben had a similar experience that spurred her into painting. Though she had always done art, and went to school for it, she had primarily done illustrations for most of her life. Painting large canvas pieces was always “the elephant in the room,” she said. It was an area she said she wished to explore. When her mother died a couple of years ago, it served as a push for her to further pursue painting, she said. “You sort of say, you got to do it now,” she said. Zalben also said she found gauze and bandages “squirreled away” among her mother’s belongings. Rather than tossing them, she used them in her art. Zalben started a series of acrylic paintings, dyeing and spray-painting the gauze. She also added her mother’s Continued on Page 83

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Town artists featured in Hecksher L.I. exhibit Continued from Page 82 household cleaners to experiment with mixed media. When painting the canvasses, Zalben said she can “really move.” “You can listen to loud music and you can dance while working, whereas at a drafting table you’re very still,” Zalben said. “So it’s a very diﬀerent experience.” For Krieger, there was never a question about whether she would pursue art, she said. “I always knew I was an artist,” Krieger said. If she didn’t pursue art, though, Krieger would have gone into the sciences, she said. She draws on her science interest in her artwork. Her piece in the exhibit is from a series called “Rocks and Rays,” which she calls an “ode to Mother Earth and our

environment” and shows the correlation between art and science. “It generally focuses on the kind of dance between the invisible part of the environment, electricity, lightwaves, wind and air patterns, as well as the solid elements of earth, like rocks,” Krieger said. The jurors for the exhibit were Christine Berry, of Berry Campbell Gallery, Robert Carter, a professor of art at Nassau Community College, and Bobbi Coller, an independent art historian and curator. “The art world needs as many venues as possible for new artists; this is so important and very much appreciated,” Carter said in a museum release. “The artist entries were surprising in how they varied in media use and subject matter – touching on nature, social issues and more. And, each juror brought their own unique perspective to the judging.”

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Cobb Salad revisited for summer According to The Brown Derby Restaurant in Hollywood, Calif., their owner, Bob Cobb, invented the Cobb Salad in 1937. Supposedly, one night around midnight, the hungry owner raided the walk-in refrigerator and found Romaine lettuce, avocado, watercress, cooked, boneless breast of chicken, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, chives, cheese, cooked bacon and French dressing. He chopped the ingredients and served them to his friend, Sid Grauman of Grauman’s Chinese Theater. The salad was so delicious Sid asked for it the next day, as did Jack Warner of Warner Bros. fame and the countless movie moguls and stars that frequented The Brown Derby in the ’30s and ’40s and up until its closure in 1982. (You may still order a Cobb Salad at The Brown Derby in Disney properties from Orlando, Florida to Tokyo,Japan and all points in between.) Summer is a great time to serve a Cobb Salad. I make mine four hours be-

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Alum to sing opera at G.N. Plaza concert BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N Pamela Levy, the head of fine and performing arts at Great Neck North High School, will head a night of opera at Firefighters Memorial Park in Great Neck Plaza on Aug. 7, alongside soprano soloist Ashley Bell and former students. Levy said the night of opera, beginning at 8 p.m. and sponsored by the Great Neck Inn, will feature a “cross-section of diﬀerent styles and genres,” with pieces from “Les Misérables,” “Rigoletto” and other works. But what’s always rewarding for her, she said, is performing in her home community and seeing how former students have evolved. “It’s wonderful because I live in the community, I am an educator in the community, so several of my former students that I love perform,” Levy said. “So it’s a great feeling seeing them go from student to professional and be able to work with them in that capacity.” The performances will be delivered by Bell, who is currently performing in Europe, as well as Diana Charlop, a Great Neck native, Alex Schecter, a recent Vanderbilt University graduate, and Great Neck North graduate Jake Levy. “These singers, for the most part, have just come back from college and the singer who is our guest artist is now in Europe,” Levy said, referring to Bell. “She sings all over the world.” Bell began her opera career at 9 years old as a member of the Metropolitan Opera Children’s Chorus and made an Oﬀ-Broadway debt at 16 in “The Golden Touch.” She has since worked as a soloist in the United States, Italy, Spain, France and Russia, and recently debuted at Carnegie Hall. Charlop began her voice studies at 14 in Great Neck South High School’s opera pro-

gram while performing in community theater. She has since been in numerous performances and won awards as a vocalist and is currently attending the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University. Jake Levy, born and raised in Great Neck, studied at UCLA’s Ray Bolger Musical Theatre Program and has appeared in shows like “Rent,” “Hairspray,” “13 the Musical,” “Les Misérables” and numerous others. Schecter, a Blair School of Music graduate, attended the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre, sang in the Vocal Company of the College Light Opera, and has appeared in numerous shows. Also, in 2017 and 2016, he won the NATS Southeastern Musical Competition. “I like to think of it as farm to table: it’s homegrown talent,” said Pamela Levy, who was also a vocal director at Great Neck South High School. In addition to heading fine and performing arts at Great Neck North, Levy is a pianist, director of the Manhattan Chorale at the Manhattan School of Music Precollege, and holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Manhattan School of Music. She has also directed music for many operas like “Le Nozze di Figaro,” “Die Zauberflöte,” “Les Contes D’Hoﬀmann,” “Die Fledermaus,” “Gianni Schicchi,” “Suor Angelica” and “Carmen.” If weather is poor, the event will move to the Great Neck Social Center at 80 Grace Ave. To find out if the venue has been moved indoors, call Village Hall at 516-482-4500. There will also be a recorded message on the answering machine or an update posted online at www.greatneckplaza.net if the concert is moved indoors. “I’m really very lucky and grateful to the community because there’s so much support for the arts,” Levy said.

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TAG SALE AT GRACE INTERNATIONAL AG CHURCH Grace International Church is having its Tag Sale on Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at 172 Willis Avenue, Mineola. For sale will be good used clothing, small furniture, books, CDs, housewares and more. Contributions to the sale will be gratefully accepted. If you have items you would like to donate, please call the church oﬃce at 883-7377.

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Shelter Rock Library

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

ART IN JULY Visit the Children’s Room to see Don Sadowsky’s Bumper Car Model. All exhibits are free and open to the public.

a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Join if you are seeking computer or technology help. Topics include email, searching for websites, sharing and organizing photos, writing and saving documents, and finding apps for a smartphone or tablet at the following dates & times.

EMPIRE SAFETY COURSE COURSE Saturday, July 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fees: Ages 60+, $33. All others, $38.

YA BOOK BUDDIES Tuesday, July 24, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Book Buddies will be on hand to read and share picture books with children.

TEEN TECH TUTORS Saturday, July 21 from 10:15

PLAY MAH JONGG Tuesday, July 24 and Aug. 7 at

1 p.m. Join others in playing game that has fascinated people for years with its strategies and combinations. SENIOR RAP GROUP Monday, Aug. 6, 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.

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. PARKVILLE’S FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL Saturday, July 21 at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a film on these days. ADULT COLORING AT PARKVILLE Monday, July 23 at 2 p.m. Join this relaxing hour of coloring on Monday afternoons. GREAT NECK LIBRARY CLOSING/CANCELLATION INFORMATION ONLINE The Lakeville and Station Branches are closed on Sundays. Library patrons

connected to the Internet are asked to check the website: www.cancellations.com for library weather-related closings/program cancellations. In order to access this service, Library District residents can log on to cancellations.com, type in their zip code or Great Neck Library and obtain information on program cancellations or library closings. In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic e-mails from cancellations.com when the library has posted any information.

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 AT HILLSIDE: “THE POST” Friday, July 20 at 1:30 p.m. PG; 1 hr. 45 min.; biography/ drama/musical. Starring Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Sarah Paulson, the film tells the story of an unprecedented battle between the press and the government. CARDS, COLORING, GAMES AND COFFEE Monday, July 23 at 1 p.m. Relax and de-stress by joining these afternoon activities.

New Hyde Park 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 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Clinton G. Martin Park, Marcus Ave. and New Hyde Park Road; Notre Dame Golden Age Guild (516-352-7203) meets Wednesdays (except in July and Aug.), 1:15 to 3:30 p.m., at Notre Dame R.C. Church, Mayfair Road and New Hyde Park Road; New Hyde Park Senior Chorus (516775-8118) meets Mondays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at Clinton G. Martin Park, Marcus Ave. and New Hyde Park Road. For more information on these and other senior groups, call the Town of North Hempstead at 311 or 516-869-6311 or go to www.northhempsteadny.gov. NEW HYDE PARK KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 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. COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS FOR EDUCATION If you would like volunteer in the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park

CAREER COUNSELING FOR YOU Tuesday, July 24 This free service is open to all, but is directed to those actively engaged in a job search, not those entering the workforce. Bring current resume(s) to appointment. You cannot book an appointment the same day, but can book until midnight of the day before.

AUTHOR VISIT FROM RHIANNON NAVIN Tuesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. Author Rhiannon Navin will discuss & sign her new book, “Only Child.” The aftermath of recent school shootings and the practicing of lockdown drills in her children’s schools inspired Navin to channel her fears into an acclaimed debut novel.

School District, call Eileen Bileski at 516-434-2306. You will assist students under the supervision of a classroom teacher. There is no prior experience necessary to participate in the program.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program — Free Silver Sneakers exercise classes for those 65 and older at all levels on balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors on Monday through Saturday. Locations are in Garden City Park, Lake Success and Floral Park. For more details, including seeing if you are eligible and class times, go to www.toolsatsilversneakers.com or call (516) 745-8050. AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES AT CLINTON G. MARTIN PARK FOR 2018 The classes, open to drivers age 50 and older, will be held on 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 MADE WITH LOVE KNITTING GROUP Monday, July 23 at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, July 25 at 11:30 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. TEEN POP CULTURE TRIVIA Wednesday, July 25, 4 p.m. Think you and your

friends know all about pop culture? Then, prove it by joining this exciting afternoon of competetive and frenetic team trivia. Prizes will be awarded to the team with the most correct answers. Sign up online or at the Adult Reference Desk.

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NHP chamber holds luau celebration

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The Greater Chamber of New Hyde Park had a luau themed meeting at the Olde Trading Post on July 24.

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‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ coming to G.N. Library

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The Levels Teen Center presents the musical comedy “The Drowsy Chaperone.”

Levels will present the Tony Award-winning musical comedy “The Drowsy Chaperone” on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. in the Levels Teen Center on the lower level of the Great Neck Library’s Main Building, 159 Bayview Avenue in Great Neck. Admission is free and the show is open to the public. Levels, the Library’s cultural center for teenagers established in 1974, presents several fullystaged theatrical productions a year, giving teens the opportunity to learn leadership and responsibility through the arts. Levels productions are traditionally directed, produced and performed by students in seventh grade through college-age under the guidance of Levels’ staﬀ of accomplished adult artists. “The Drowsy Chaperone” begins in the apartment of a fanatically devoted musical theatre fan, who insists on playing us the record album of his favorite (fictional) 1928 musical. The show comes to life in his apartment as he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors. The play-within-a-play features two lovers on the eve of their wed-

ding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess who plays the ukulele, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a confused Casanova, a dizzy chorus girl, an unflappable butler, an intoxicated chaperone, a monkey on a pedestal, and a daring aviatrix in an airplane bound for Rio De Janeiro. Winner of five Tony Awards, The Drowsy Chaperone is a comic love letter to old-fashioned musicals and the people who adore them. The student production staﬀ is led by director Elaine Zhang, who was musical director for Levels’ previous summer musical, Fiddler on the Roof. Choreography is by Jonelle Robinson and associate choreographer Kate Smolens. Vocal direction is by Elaine Zhang. Phoebe Gordon serves as artistic producer, with Joy Chang as financial producer. Set design is by Simona Fine, costume design by Rebecca Hirschhorn, lighting design/set construction by Tyler Hakimian, and makeup/hair design by Rayna Cooke and Aliza Fine, with prop design by Julian Malater and associate prop designer Spencer Berman.

The cast of high school, middle school and college students includes Spencer Berman, Sam Calto, Christopher Chang, Joy Chang, Rayna Cooke, Simona Fine, Phoebe Gordon, Rebecca Hirschhorn, Daisy Korman, Faith Mosley, Molly Racsko, Adam Schiﬀ, ZB Senft, Kate Smolens, Kevin Wang and Katie Wang. The live student orchestra features musicians Preston Chan, Daniel Chitsaz, Sara Chitsaz, Jonathan Kirschner, Freddy Sion, Berk Soykan and Omeed Tartak. Though admission is free, tickets are available to guarantee seating as space is limited. They can be requested at the Circulation Desks of all Great Neck Library locations while they last. Doors open 45 minutes before showtime for ticketholders and 15 minutes before showtime for non-ticketholders. For more information, contact Levels at (516) 466-8055 ext. 216 or email levels@greatnecklibrary.org.

Two NHP graduates honored Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Council Members Anna Kaplan and Lee Seeman along with Town Clerk Wayne Wink attended the Lakeville Estates Civic Association’s first annual barbecue and second annual scholarship awards on July 21. The scholarship awards, received by Alana Moran and Stephanie Peteroy, are a service award given to recipients for their outstanding service to the New Hyde Park and Nassau County community. Town officials presentedMoran and Peteroy with proclamations of recognition in celebration of their dedication to their community. Both recipients are seniors at New Hyde Park Memorial High School, and have interests in pursuing degrees in Special Education.

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From left, Betty Leong, Councilwoman Lee Seeman, Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Alana Moran, Peter Gong, Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Tommy Ong, Tony Citriano, Stephanie Peteroy, Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, Lakeville Estates Civic President Bill Cutrone, Lakeville Estates Civic Vice President Bobby Thind and Lakeville Estates Civic Treasurer Jean Capobianco at the civics first annual barbecue.

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Port Salt Cave owner Sue Sullivan stated, "I saw this as a way to help kids in the Greater Port community, Just a $250 donation gives 5 local "Kiwanis Kids" a chance to experience the world from water's perspective they may otherwise not see. It could change a kid's life."

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Schnirman joins call for online sales tax BY LU K E TORRANCE Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman has joined the chorus of local politicians and business owners calling on the state to implement a sales tax on out-of-state online vendors. “New York State’s outdated tax laws have allowed an unfair playing field for our local businesses,” Schnirman said in a statement last week. “If the legislature is to return to Albany for a special session this fall, this item must be on the agenda.” Under current law, online retailers are only required to collect sales tax from New York residents if the seller is located within the state. Being essentially exempt from the tax, third-party retailers who sell through online marketplaces are able to oﬀer lower prices for goods than local stores. The sites where these transactions take place — such as Amazon — are already" taxed through a state law passed in 2008 that requires major online retailers to collect sales tax.

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Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman But third-party retailers who use Amazon’s “marketplace,” a platform for online transactions between two parties, are not taxed. That puts brick-and-mortar stores at a disadvantage. A Supreme Court decision in June cleared legal roadblocks for attempts to collect the online sales tax.

The court ruled that"internet retailers can be required to collect sales tax even in states where they have no physical presence, The New York Times reported. According to the comptroller’s oﬃce, sales tax is the leading source of revenue for Nassau County. The tax generated $1.183 billion, or 39.5 percent of

the major operating funds in the 2018 budget. As the economy continues to grow stronger in Nassau — unemployment was 3.4 percent in May, the lowest in 11 years — so does the revenue collected from the sales tax. The comptroller’s office said that revenue from the tax for the first half of 2018 beat projections and was more than $22.6 million higher than the same period in 2017. Schnirman is the latest Nassau County official who has called upon the state to act. The"Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce is pushing hard for the tax to be implemented on out-of-state businesses which they claim are hurting Nassau’s brick-and-mortar stores. County Executive Laura Curran first called for the online sales tax to be implemented during a joint news conference with Suffolk County Executive" Steve Bellone in March. Curran released a statement last Monday reaffirming her support for the tax. “The recent ruling by the Supreme Court has put the ability

to collect sales tax from internet sales in the hands of the state and gives a tremendous boost of confidence to our local businesses that struggle to compete with internet commerce,” she said. “I look forward to working with Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman and will continue to support Governor Cuomo’s efforts to collect internet sales tax in New York State and level the playing field.” Despite the positive shortterm outlook for the county, Schnirman warned that the cap on state and local tax deductions on federal tax returns could stymie further growth. This will, in turn, reduce revenue from the sales tax. The comptroller’s oﬃce said retail trade continues to be the largest sector in the county, with total sales topping $14 billion every year since 2013. Reach reporter Luke Torrance by email at ltorrance@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516-3071045, ext. 214, or follow him on Twitter @LukeATorrance.

Bill would make public Lowest June jobless land more accessible rate on L.I. in 11 years BY LU K E TOR R A N C E Nassau County is moving to improve" access and" signage for public spaces following a report that many of these sites are hard to reach or almost completely inaccessible. A report in Newsday last week detailed $100 million in purchases through

the county’s landmark" environmental" bond acts of 2004 and 2006. This acquired land was supposed to be used for the public benefit, but the report found that many of the plots had little to no signage, parking, hiking trails or other park" amenities. Some of these plots could not even be reached by the public. Continued on Page 108

BY LU K E TOR R A N C E The June unemployment rate on Long Island fell to 3.8 percent, the lowest rate for the month of June since 2007, according to statistics released last week by the state Department of Labor. That was an increase for the region from the 3.5 percent rate in May but down

from 4.3 percent in June 2017. In Nassau and Suﬀolk counties, 11,600 jobs were added in June to increase employment to 1.471 million people, the highest number since the state began tracking the region’s employment numbers in 1990. There were 57,400 people unemployed, up 5,000 from May but down 7,400 from a year ago. Continued on Page 108

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The Nassau County Legislative and Executive Building is seen in Mineola.

Supervisor Laura Gillen Kicks off Town of Hempstead’s First Ever Summer Jobs Fair at Town Hall.

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Northwell honored for ‘Quest for Quality’ The American Hospital Association recently announced that Northwell Health, headquartered in New Hyde Park, has been named as the 2018 recipient of the American Hospital Association Quest for Quality Prize. Northwell Health, New York State’s largest health care provider and private-sector employer, was selected by a multi-disciplinary committee of health care quality and patient safety experts based on its exemplary achievements in improving and preserving access to care, addressing the social determinants of health and encouraging innovation. Northwell Health is the first health care system to win the Quest for Quality Prize, which was first awarded to hospitals starting in 2002 and expanded to include health systems this year.! In addition, four other hospitals and health systems will also be recognized for their leadership and innovation in quality and performance improvement. Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland, and Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee will be honored as finalists while Atrium Health in Charlotte and Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, will receive the Citation of Merit. The American Hospital Association Quest for Quality Prize recognizes health care leadership and innovation

in improving quality and advancing health in communities. All recipients demonstrate an alignment with AHA’s five commitments of access, value, partnership, well-being and coordination. The prize is supported by a grant from RL Solutions. This year’s recipients will be recognized on July 26 at the AHA Leadership Summit in San Diego. More information on the prize, including how to apply, can be found by visiting aha. org/about/awards/quest-for-quality. “These hospitals and health systems have been remarkable leaders in elevating the quality of care they provide to their patients and communities while demonstrating an organization-wide commitment to excellence,” said Rick Pollack, AHA’s president and CEO. “The lessons provided by this year’s winner and honorees serve as an inspiration to the entire field.” “This year’s winner and nominees exemplify the determination, compassion and commitment that is at the heart of quality improvement,” said Sanjay Malaviya, President and CEO, RL Solutions. “At RL we’re honored to partner with the AHA as their Champion Sponsor for Quality to recognize these innovative organizations and celebrate their dedication to advancing! quality care.”!

Town hosts fifth annual BeachFeast North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are proud to announce the fifth!annual BeachFeast celebration will be returning to North Hempstead Beach Park. The food and spirits festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. BeachFeast will feature a variety of food from crowd favorites such as Yummy Gyro of Port Washington, NAO’s Caribbean Flavors of Westbury, Rosie’s Grilled Cheese Truck, S & T Southern Smoke House BBQ, Green Street Food Truck, Long Island Festival Caterer and more. A selection of beer and wine will also be available.! Attendees can enjoy a free classic car show along the boardwalk and live musical entertainment from The Driftwoods at 12:30 p.m., The Mystic at 2:30 p.m. and EJ

the DJ at 4 p.m. “We invite our residents and their families to celebrate the summer and join us for this year’s BeachFeast,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “We will have plenty of delicious foods to fit everyone’s taste. Throughout the day there will also be exciting musical performances and activities for the entire family.” The event will also include paddle board and kayak demonstrations as well as a game truck. North Hempstead Beach Park is located at 175 West Shore Road in Port Washington. The event is free of charge, with a parking fee of $10 in cash or $7 paid by debit or credit. For more information, please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

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Local students’ college achievements Kyle Rice of Port Washington graduated from Purchase College with a Bachelor of Science in Communication on May 18. Danielle Calleo of Roslyn Heights graduated from Purchase College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography on May 18. Clarkson University awarded nearly 800 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to students from 34 states, 26 countries and 60 New York state counties, this spring. Aleem Sutar of Roslyn received a bachelor of science degree in financial information and analysis. Matthew Broncato of Roslyn Heights received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 2,750 students who were on the WSU dean’s honor roll for spring 2018. They included Connor P. Egan of Mineola. SUNY New Paltz announced the conferral of undergraduate degrees to new alumni who graduated following the spring 2018 semester. Rebecca Bastos of Mineola Matthew Carr of Carle Place Eva Fontanez of Mineola Sarah Robinson of Williston Park Christina Lorper of New Hyde Park A total of 1,445 SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean’s List honors for the spring 2018 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more. Lauren Bascelli of Williston Park Julia Beattie of Carle Place (11514) Olivia Boniello of Williston Pk (11596) Benjamin Carbone of Mineola (11501) Nicole Carnabuci of Mineola (11501) Katherine Dorman of Albertson (11507) Jeanette Giacinto of Mineola (11501) Margaret Giacinto of Mineola (11501) Ryan Hobday of Albertson (11507) Edward Iovino of Williston Park (11596) Dana Lewis of Carle Place (11514) Christopher Lockwood of Mineola (11501) Austin Topel of Carle Place (11514) Jenna Vasilakopoulos of Carle Place (11514) Nicolas Cancelliere of Roslyn Heights (11577) Stephany Reyes of Roslyn (11576) Ruth Benitez of Port Washington (11050) Nicolas Di Lucia of Port Washington (11050) Karlo Vlahek of Port Washington (11050) Ana Zelaya of Port Washington (11050) Benjamin Rosenstein of Great Neck (11023) Samuel Sundick of Great Neck (11023) Jillian Filippi of New Hyde Park (11040) Casey Hayes of New Hyde Park (11040) Irene Isaac of New Hyde Park (11040) Andrew Kraus of New Hyde Park (11040) Jennifer Li of Garden City Park (11040) Michael Lopez of New Hyde Park (11040) Caitlyn Pereira of New Hyde Park (11040) Caroline Stigliano of New Hyde Park graduated in May 2018 from the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi with an associate’s degree in Veterinary Science Technology Each semester, Bard College at Simon’s Rock recognizes superior scholarship through the Dean’s List. Sophia White, of Port Washington has earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester. Student’s earning a grade point average of 3.3 to 3.79 appear on SUNY Oswego’s spring 2018 Deans’ List, including several from the area. Brian McCabe of Middle Neck Road in Port Washington, a senior adolescence education major

William T. Smith of Washington Place in Port Washington, a senior business administration major Students who achieved a grade point average of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale earned President’s List recognition. Alyson Decter of Manhasset named to SUNY Oswego Deans’ List Alyson C. Decter of Manhasset, a junior majoring in psychology, earned Deans’ List recognition at SUNY Oswego for the spring 2018 semester. Kyle Rice of Port Washington graduated from Purchase College with a Bachelor of Science in Communication on May 18. Danielle Calleo of Roslyn Heights graduated from Purchase College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography on May 18. Clarkson University awarded nearly 800 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to students from 34 states, 26 countries and 60 New York state counties, this spring. Aleem Sutar of Roslyn received a bachelor of science degree in financial information and analysis. Matthew Broncato of Roslyn Heights received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 2,750 students who were on the WSU dean’s honor roll for spring 2018. They included Connor P. Egan of Mineola. SUNY New Paltz announced the conferral of undergraduate degrees to new alumni who graduated following the spring 2018 semester. Rebecca Bastos of Mineola Matthew Carr of Carle Place Eva Fontanez of Mineola Sarah Robinson of Williston Park Christina Lorper of New Hyde Park A total of 1,445 SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean’s List honors for the spring 2018 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more. Lauren Bascelli of Williston Park Julia Beattie of Carle Place (11514) Olivia Boniello of Williston Pk (11596) Benjamin Carbone of Mineola (11501) Nicole Carnabuci of Mineola (11501) Katherine Dorman of Albertson (11507) Jeanette Giacinto of Mineola (11501) Margaret Giacinto of Mineola (11501) Ryan Hobday of Albertson (11507) Edward Iovino of Williston Park (11596) Dana Lewis of Carle Place (11514) Christopher Lockwood of Mineola (11501) Austin Topel of Carle Place (11514) Jenna Vasilakopoulos of Carle Place (11514) Nicolas Cancelliere of Roslyn Heights (11577) Stephany Reyes of Roslyn (11576) Ruth Benitez of Port Washington (11050) Nicolas Di Lucia of Port Washington (11050) Karlo Vlahek of Port Washington (11050) Ana Zelaya of Port Washington (11050) Benjamin Rosenstein of Great Neck (11023) Samuel Sundick of Great Neck (11023) Jillian Filippi of New Hyde Park (11040) Casey Hayes of New Hyde Park (11040) Irene Isaac of New Hyde Park (11040) Andrew Kraus of New Hyde Park (11040) Jennifer Li of Garden City Park (11040) Michael Lopez of New Hyde Park (11040) Caitlyn Pereira of New Hyde Park (11040) Caroline Stigliano of New Hyde Park graduated in May 2018 from the State University of New York

College of Technology at Delhi with an associate’s degree in Veterinary Science Technology Each semester, Bard College at Simon’s Rock recognizes superior scholarship through the Dean’s List. Sophia White, of Port Washington has earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester. Student’s earning a grade point average of 3.3 to 3.79 appear on SUNY Oswego’s spring 2018 Deans’ List, including several from the area. Brian McCabe of Middle Neck Road in Port Washington, a senior adolescence education major William T. Smith of Washington Place in Port Washington, a senior business administration major Students who achieved a grade point average of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale earned President’s List recognition. Alyson Decter of Manhasset named to SUNY Oswego Deans’ List Alyson C. Decter of Manhasset, a junior majoring in psychology, earned Deans’ List recognition at SUNY Oswego for the spring 2018 semester. Andrea Grebinger of Williston Park was among 222 SUNY Oneonta students who earned Provost’s List honors for the spring 2018 semester. To qualify for the Provost’s List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more. Pauline Bordonaro of Port Washington (11050) Julia Langro of Port Washington (11050) Derek Moss of Port Washington (11050) Cyrus Y. Sassouni of Great Neck, a senior majoring in business administration, has been named to the President’s List for the spring 2018 semester at SUNY Oswego. Sassouni was among SUNY Oswego students who achieved a grade point average of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale. Matthew DiGiovanni of Port Washington earned a BA degree in Chemistry and Molecular Biology & Biochemisty from Wesleyan University at the Commencement ceremony on May 27. Paula Tartell of Great Neck (BA in Earth & Environmental Sciences. Tartell received Honors in Earth and Environmental Sciences.) Alexandra Horton of Great Neck (BA in Economics and Environmental Studies. ) Margot Metz of Great Neck (BA in Biology and Classical Civilization. ) Kerry Brew of Williston Park earned a BA degree in Psychology from Wesleyan University at the Commencement ceremony on May 27. Hannah Skopicki of Roslyn (BA in Government and Italian Studies. Skopicki received Honors in Government and Italian Studies.) Christopher Chen of Roslyn (PHD in Biology. ) Christine Mathew of Roslyn Heights (BA in Neuroscience & Behavior. ) Nicole Boyd of Manhasset earned a BA degree in Art History and Italian Studies from Wesleyan University at the Commencement ceremony on May 27. Boyd received High Honors in Art History. Port Washington resident Iliana Noelle Ioannides has been named to the president’s list at James Madison University for the spring 2018 semester. More than 2,000 Coastal Carolina University students were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester. Students who make the Dean’s List have achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher during the semester. CCU has a student population of 10,600. Among those named to the Dean’s List: Chris Chicas, an Intelligence & National Security Studies Pre-Major major from Mineola.

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Chaminade students serve in W. Va. Six Chaminade High School students have completed a week of service in rural West Virginia. Rising Chaminade seniors Aidan Creeron, of Garden City; Kristijan Barnjak, of Seaford; Patrick Golle, of Greenlawn; Charlie Gorton, of Long Beach; James Pham, of Ronkonkoma; Dylan Richardson, of Dix Hills; and Ryan Schmidt, of Garden City, spent a week at Nazareth Farm in Doddridge County, W. Va. – a Catholic retreat program intended to improve the lives of neighbors in the region and uplift the spirits of participants. Nazareth Farm aims to awaken the Gospel message through community, simplicity, prayer, and service.! Retreatants address substandard living conditions in the local region by repairing homes and building friendships.! They are also asked to keep their mobile devices off and, instead, connect to the moments and the people with whom they worked.!! “People of all walks of life, when spending their week at Nazareth Farm, come to take those messages to heart,” Golle said.! “The experience impacted me in many ways.! Nazareth Farm can change the lives of so many people, not only in the Appalachian community it serves, but those of the volunteers, as well.” Chaminade students work with others from California, Indiana, and Ohio who also traveled to West Virginia. “God placed these volunteers in my life for a reason,” he said, “and they have shaped me into a very different person than I was first arriving at Nazareth Farm.” Brothers Patrick Sarsfield, S.M. and Peter Sennert, S.M. served as trip moderators.! They were with students repairing roofs, painting, and at one home, constructing a wheelchair ramp.! Michael Black ’14 first traveled to Nazareth Farm last year and is now on the staff. “There is a tendency to think of poverty as an abstraction or as something that exists in far off parts of the world,” Bro. Patrick said.! “A person can’t share a meal, hold hands and pray with them, or sit on their front porches and pass the time with them and ever view poverty the same way. Nazareth Farm helps our

students recognize that we all share a common dignity as children of God, redeemed by Christ.”

Chaminade students first began traveling to Nazareth Farm in the summer of 2004.

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Chaminade debater named best in U.S. For the second consecutive year, Chaminade High School’s John Michael Magloire, 18, of Hewlett, was named The Great Communicator National Champion of the Ronald Reagan Great Communicator Debate Series.! Held on Saturday, July 21 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, the competition included 16 of the top debaters from high schools across the U.S.! Magloire earned the top spot. In the organization’s own words, The Ronald Reagan Great Communicator Debate Series aims to “develop proactive, informed, educated, and conscientious citizens and leaders.”! Debates center on contemporary civ-

ics issues; topics have included the two-party political system, congressional redistricting, immigration, and social media.! In the final round at the national tournament, Magloire and his opponent debated freedom of the press and its benefit to democracy. “It was nice to see people I saw last year and the great people at the foundation,” Magloire said. “Two or three competitors returned, as well. It was a bittersweet time, though, since it was my last high-school tournament. I couldn’t have asked for a better ending.” Magloire continued, “I did learn from last year and tried to improve on that this year.

Speech and Debate defined my high school years. You learn a lot about diﬀerent topics and ideas, travel the country, and meet some of your best friends. It’s been a great experience.” Selection for the tournament is based on performance in local and regional tournaments.! With Chaminade’s Speech and Debate team, Magloire garnered high honors on the state and national levels before the national Reagan Debates.! In 2017, Magloire was part of the Chaminade Lincoln-Douglas Debate team taking first place at the New York State Forensic League Championship Tournament at Hofstra University, marking Chaminade’s first win in the category.! Magloire has also

traveled to Washington, Birmingham, Ala. and Louisville, Ky. for national tournaments. “John Michael grasps topics quickly,” said Brother John McGrory, Chaminade’s Speech and Debate coach.! “He is able to carefully think about the other side of an argument and, as a result, is one of the most tenacious questioners of his opponents.! He makes complex topics simple for anyone to understand, and has served as a great role model for his classmates.” Magloire, who graduated from Chaminade in June, will begin studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. this fall.! He will focus on economics and philosophy.!

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Reason for Belmont arena concerns

There was no response to the balance eople have good reason to be concerned about the proposed Island- of over a dozen other transportation questions.!! er’s Belmont Park Arena.! You have to wonder if basic transporThe Belmont Park Community Coalition with Civil Rights Attorney Nor- tation planning between ESD, the MTA, man Siegel serving as facilitator hosted a LIRR, NYC Transit bus, MTA bus, NICE bus roundtable discussion with the state Em- and Nassau County is really underway.! ESD is following the state SEQUA enpire Development Corporation on Wednesvironmental and not the federal National day, July 18 at the Elmont Park Library.! When it came to transportation issues,! Environmental Protection Act process for the ESD left the audience with a number of this project.! You have to follow NEPA if you want unanswered questions.! They had plenty of time to prepare answers, as the ques- to access Federal Transit Administration tions were forwarded to them three weeks funding for any transportation improvements.! Has the MTA and LIRR promised prior to the meeting.! MTA Chairman Joe Lhota said earlier state funding to pay for any transportation this year that “there is no available rush improvements?! If so, how much? At the end of this meeting, I pointed hour capacity from Penn Station to support initiation of any new services to the pro- out to all present that Gov. Cuomo promised to be the most open and transparent posed Islanders Belmont Arena.”! He went on to say that “the first step administration in history.! This was suppose to also include all of would be for the MTA to perform a feasibility study.”! All the ESD could report is his independent state authorities such as that they have held several meetings with ESD.! In my conversation with Mr. Siegel, the MTA and LIRR is conducting a study he informed me that the ESD also insisted dealing with transportation issues that is that the Belmont Park Community Coalisupposed to be completed by the end of tion not invite any media before agreeing to participate in this forum.! September.! I also pointed out that there was nothThis was the only response to these ing sensitive presented by ESD that would questions.! It should also be noted that ESD failed have been jeopardized in their ongoing to bring along any representatives from the negotiations with developers if the media MTA, LIRR, NYCT Bus, MTA Bus or Nassau were allowed to cover this meeting.! There Inter-County Express Bus who could have were representatives from over a dozen assisted in providing many of the answers.! ! civic !! associations representing thousands

of neighbors who have an interest in the project.! I and many others were not aﬀorded an opportunity to ask ESD representatives any questions upon completion of their presentation.! Their presentation failed to respond to virtually all of the transportation questions was unsatisfactory.! After completing their 45-minute presentation ESD representatives claimed they needed to leave for another meeting and quickly left the room.! My response was shame, shame, shame.! So much for open, honest transparency.!! Anyone interested about having adequate public transportation for hundreds of employees who will work at the proposed Islanders Arena, hotel, retail, movie theater and conference center along with 18,000 fans attending Islanders games and other events will have concerns.! ESD promised the Islanders Arena would be open by fourth quarter 2021, this leaves a little over three years left to plan, design, engineer, construct and complete accompanying transportation improvements.! This may not be enough time for adequate public transportation to be in place coinciding with Islanders Arena opening.!! There is no line item to provide the MTA LIRR with additional funding for this project contained within Gov. Cuomo’s $168 billion April 1, 2018 – March 31,

2019 budget.! 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 Terminal.!! Most likely these funds to 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.! Based upon past history, this new plan may not be adopted until 2021.! This might be too late for funding completion of any transportation improvements prior to the promised October – December 2021 Islands Belmont Arena opening date.!! Diogenes is still waiting for some brave elected official to hold State Economic Development Corporation accountable to the legitimate concerns expressed by the Belmont Park Community Coalition for this potential catastrophe.! Larry Penner Great Neck (Larry Penner is a transportation historian, advocate and writer who previously worked 31 years for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office.) !.

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Trump and the Republicans are doing everything possible to sabotage Obamacare — opening the way for for-profit insurance companies to charge unaﬀordably high premiums for pre-existing conditions. That’s 130 million people. It would restore lifetime caps, so a baby born with some severe defect could exhaust their lifetime coverage before they outgrow their toddler years. The way this system is going, life will be a reality show, with patients on their death-bed hoping to win an operation through some publicity or GoFundMe scheme. There is no reason that drug prices have risen as much as 500 percent. The fact is that many of these drugs were developed with taxpayer money – we

should be shareholders, as well as stakeholders. Drug companies should be required to pay out of profits to restore the federal investment fund and should be subject to a cost-plusprofit formula that enables the company to recoup its investment in a reasonable amount of time, and then over time make a reasonable profit. Finally, there should be a Right to Die. Anyone 80 and older, who has been given a dire diagnosis that involves pain and suﬀering, should be able to choose to die rather than have to go through the eternal limbo of being in pain, disability or drugged stupor. It should be a choice. Of course, this would reduce profits for Big Pharma and the Medical Industrial Complex.

e:! Element Seafood in G.N. Plaza Closes 7/17. I have lived in Great Neck Plaza over 40 years and there has not been a good diversified restaurant since Millies left. I eat out several times a week. I don’t mind walking a few blocks and don’t actually like valet parking. I am quoting Mr. Corn from the article when he states “The amount of restaurants we have, we can’t support….” It is not the amount, sir, it is the type. When I want a “diner” coﬀee shop I drive three miles to Louies in Manhasset on Plandome…better food, better servers and they don’t!!“honey, sweetie” you…. If I want a restaurant like the former Millies I can go a few times a week to Cippolini. You can get a burger, a great salad, just soup, fish, meat, very varied

menu and a lively, upscale fun crowd.!! For Italian there is Il Mulino, or even more moderate priced the new Umbertos Manhasset or even Villa Milano all in Manhasset. (Speaking of movies, I go to Manhasset or Roslyn Bow Tie, as do my friends.)!!The Squire had few or no art or foreign films that me and my friends like. For Mediterranean there is Limani. Shall I go on and on?! And I won’t now list the restaurants in Port Washington or nearby Queens. It is the type and not the amount.!!I love to walk to stores and restaurants here, but there are very few I patronize.!! Sorry. And statistics have it many and most people eat out very very frequently. Bonnie Lyons Salkind Great Neck Plaza

Plaza road plan: feat or folly? Continued from Page 17 lized and will narrow the already congested street; installing brick sidewalks will put pedestrians, especially the large senior population of this area, at risk; keeping the buses on Welwyn Road will continue to have detrimental eﬀects. It wouldn’t cost the village a penny of capital expense to enhance the quality of life in the Welwyn/Shoreward area by re-assessing their “closed eyes policy” toward Shop Delight’s constant viola-

tions and by taking appropriate actions to enforce Shop Delight’s present state of persistent non-compliance of their conditional use permit. Unfortunately, past experience has shown us how well and how often Jean Celender has ignored her constituents’ concerns in favor of her own agenda. Muriel Pfeifer Village of Neck Plaza (We want our “Great” back!)

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District fails to support Wheatley football Everywhere you look, local high schools have been improving and expanding their athletic fields and programs. Herricks is the latest school in our area to do so, installing a beautiful artificial turf field, as well as new bleachers and a press box. Mineola installed turf fields and made related improvements to both their high school and Hampton Stadium properties in 2017; and Carle Place went to turf fields for both their football and baseball fields back in 2014. Roslyn has had a turf football field since 2007, and even Westbury high school has a press box as well as lights for their football field. But you may have noticed that I made no mention of the athletic facilities at The Wheatley School, of which I am an alumnus. In the 62 years that Wheatley has been in existence, there has never been either a press box or an electric scoreboard on its football field. The only scoreboard we did have was an old wooden scoreboard with plywood numbers (a la Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox baseball stadium), and even that relic was torn down in 1992. In fact, even the football field bleachers were removed in 1995 and were not replaced until 2010, (and are inadequate at best). !In the 12 years!since Wheatley has combined with Carle Place for football, the only athletic-related improvement made by the East Williston school district to its Wheatley property has been the afore-mentioned bleachers. For the one football game per season that is played at Wheatley, we have to use the girl’s softball scoreboard, for which spectators have to turn away from the field to get a glimpse. There is no field house to store equipment, nor are there bathroom facilities,! which exist at Mineola, Roslyn, North Shore High School and are currently under construction at Herricks. There are also no baseball dug-outs, such as there are at both Carle Place and Mineola ball fields. For years now, I have petitioned the East Williston Board of Education and the district administration for upgrades and improvements to the district’s athletic programs to no avail. There simply is no interest on their

part in making the necessary capital improvements to keep pace with every other school district on Long Island. This attitude is shameful on their part; and a major disservice to the students of our district. It’s no wonder that so few students from our district play football or even attend our games as spectators. The district continues to demonstrate its favoritism! toward soccer, yet installing a turf field on the football field would!provide its soccer players with a significantly-upgraded surface on which to play from its currently!crater-strewn field. In fact, only last year, after many years of urging them to do so, did the district finally install a “Home of the Wildcats” sign. And where has the socalled “Wildcat Athletic Foundation” been through all these years? I can tell you this — AWOL. ! I can give you an example of an athletic booster club that gets things accomplished-the W.T. Clarke High School booster club, which in 2011 donated a brand-new electric scoreboard for its football/soccer/lacrosse field. I can only wonder why a school such as! Clarke, which has roughly the same number of students as Wheatley, can accomplish this feat while Wheatley cannot (or will not). ! The East Williston School District needs some athletically oriented individuals to petition on behalf of its studentathletes and to break through the antisports mentality with its endless stream of committees and sub-committees that accomplish nothing and short-change both our student-athletes and the community-at-large. ! As a final point of evidence to my assertion that both the administration and the students are apathetic to sports at Wheatley, I submitted basically these same points to the Wheatley School newspaper back in January, asking them to print my letter in an upcoming issue of the paper and was rejected. For a school whose motto is “Seek the Truth” their rejection! was nothing more than rank censorship. Paul Giarmo A Wildcat to the End Carle Place

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Create a block party, meet neighbors I was lying in bed the other day, thinking of a topic to convey to my readers and voila, it popped into my mind. Years ago, people had block parties to stay in touch with neighbors and socialize; bring family and friends out to talk, discuss current events (there is so much to talk about today, we are on overload with the amount of news that is provided to us on a daily basis, one could never run out of things to talk about!). Everyone or almost everyone would bring a dish, make a barbecue, maybe even some entertainment, bring in a face painter, hire a clown for the kids. Whatever happened to these friendly and critically important get-togethers? Are we too busy to take some of our time to reach out to our neighbors? Or do we no longer care enough about the people living next door or down the street? I believe that this was always an excellent way to stay in touch. We as people seem so devoid of human contact and are in many ways so isolated from people. Technology has been the culprit in creating this situation

and at the same time increasing our connections, reach and awareness of the “fake and truthful accurate news” about what is going on by a zillion percent; but has pushed us all away (not me) from that one on one connection to us as human beings. Wouldn’t a rekindling of a basic idea of block parties help us reconnect to old established neighbors and those that have recently moved into the area? A few of these parties per year would help bring out your neighbors and create a positive perception of how the people are connected to each other; their interests, what they do for a living, etc. Would that not help in the perception of how more valuable real estate might be on a block or location where everyone knows each other like it was many, many years ago. Knowing more about your neighbors and their children in keeping them safe and secure as well as further reducing the occurrence of vandalism and crime in the area. I had recently shown a home, where there was a block party and my purchasers responded in such a positive way,

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that they wanted to be in that location. They were thoroughly surprised and quite amazed that people would do this and had never experienced this situation before, since they had always lived in apartments. I can only feel quite positive about the eﬀect on what it could and would do to real estate, if more homeowners got involved in putting an olive branch out to neighbors and setting up these block parties. While the world is so very much technologically connected than ever before, we are so very much disconnected at the same time from each other on a personal one on one level; except for what we see on the

internet, T.V. and hear on radio. Yes, I know real estate values are continuing to increase with the lack of inventory and four times the demand (as per the National Association of Realtors in Iman News). But is it just about buying the value in a commodity (a home) or are we also looking for a community with a lifestyle and new and potentially lifelong relationships and camaraderie. I believe many are missing one of the points of ownership, besides building their long-term wealth and tax deductions; it’s also about getting to know those families and people that you are surrounded by and will hopefully be living around you for the foreseeable future. Oﬀering the necessary help and advice with the garden, repairs and improvements, cooking recipes for the wives and ladies; and anything else that would bring about greater rapport, leading to a relationship building process. This would only bring about a positive environment that all could enjoy. I can’t imagine that getting to know your neighbors would be a detriment and would only add to our increasing prop-

erty values and possibly would make and enhance the demand for the area and encourage buyers through word of mouth to want to be there, don’t your think? Can you imagine if we all began talking to each other again, instead of burying our faces and time in our devices, what positive results would occur in our neighborhoods? Maybe one day soon, we will begin the road back to investing more time and eﬀort in people besides property; for nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much your care! Phil Raices is the owner/ broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180. in Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate Realtor Institute and 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. For “Our Seller’s Guide for “Things to Consider When Selling Your Home,” call or email me with your request. There is no obligation whatsoever and no strings attached.

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Recent Real Estate

Sales in New Hyde Park New Hyde Park Real Estate Market Conditions MEDIAN SALES PRICE $663,000 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

5 Magnolia Drive, New Hyde Park Sold Price: $899,000 Date: 05/07/2018 3 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 60x100 Schools: New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Total Taxes: $10,825 MLS# 3003685

1675 Stewart Avenue, New Hyde Park Sold Price: $1,145,000 Date: 04/30/2018 4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 50x100 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $14,120 MLS# 3001691

39 Bellwood Drive, New Hyde Park Sold Price: $899,000 Date: 05/23/2018 4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Split # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 60x100 Schools: Herricks Total Taxes: $13,000 MLS# 3004382

607 Leonard Blvd, New Hyde Park Sold Price: $580,000 Date: 03/06/2018 4 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 50x100 Schools: New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Total Taxes: $11,630 MLS# 2984362

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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Nassau judge released suspect before murder Continued from Page 1 her and made her determination based on all the current, relevant and factual information that was provided to the court at that time. It would have been impossible for the judge at that time to foresee the allegations that are presently unfolding and coming to light with regard to this defendant.” Eﬀorts to reach Prager were unavailing. Drayton was arrested last week in North Hollywood, California, while allegedly holding a 28-year-old woman captive in a hotel room. He was charged with attempted murder, forcible rape, false imprisonment and sexual penetration with a foreign object in the Los Angeles arrest. He pleaded not guilty on Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, according to The New York Times. He remains a suspect in the murder of 29-year-old nurse Samantha Stewart, who was found naked and wrapped in a blanket

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Expansion a Biener family tradition Continued from Page 3 keep the company along Northern Boulevard, now located at 795 Northern Blvd. in Great Neck. Martin Biener has always been an active community member, Andrew Weinstock said, and is one of the founding members of Temple Sinai of Roslyn, signing the original note for the temple. “We’re active in the community, and we support a lot of local foundations through donations or hole-inone prizes in the summer,” Andrew Weinstock said. “If you play in a summer charity golf tournament, you’re bound to see a car from Biener Audi sitting on a tee somewhere.” Andrew Weinstock said his father, Stanley, oﬃcially joined the business in the early 1970s and his mother, Carol Weinstock, serves as vice president of the company, but most members of the family have spent their early years working odd jobs around the dealerships. “There’s only one way to learn this business — it’s from the ground up,” Andrew Weinstock said. “That’s been the way we’ve all gone through it." When I was younger, I always worked with cleaning cars, moving cars, stocking shelves, shoveling snow, plowing snow — I still shovel and plow snow. That’s one thing we’ve always done as a family. “We’ve learned the things that it takes to keep this business going, and those are the little things.” The company recently signed a 30-year lease on the former" Union Prime Steak and Sushi location at 661

The Biener family has had a number of franchises, including some lesser-known brands such as AMC. Northern Blvd, and Andrew Weinstock said the dealership will expand its used car selection to the new Northern Boulevard spot. “We’ll be able to service more vehicles, park more vehicles and expand our current footprint on Northern Boulevard, which is a challenging thing to do,”"Andrew Weinstock said. “We feel this opportunity allows us to take our business to the next level with pre-owned automobiles, which are a big part of the automotive business at this moment.” Andrew Weinstock said the company has benefited

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The Biener family of dealerships began with a service station on Northern Boulevard in Queens. from its employees’ dedication to the business and the droves of repeat customers who often turn in a Biener vehicle for a new one every few years for a lifetime. “Customer service comes first here,” he said. “Our slogan is real: Our family treats you like family. That’s what makes us sleep well at night, taking care of people.” Reach reporter Amelia Camurati by email at acamurati@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516-307-1045, ext. 215, or follow her on Twitter @acamurati.

Hempstead eyes breastfeeding reform Continued from Page 2 “So I know the benefits of a mother breastfeeding and believe that women should be able to choose if, when and where they want to breastfeed their child,” Goosby said. Dr. Susan Vierczhalek, a pediatrician and chair of the New York State Breastfeeding Coalition, said breastfeeding is the “normative standard.”

“Gee, it’s the 21st century, breastfeeding is not considered something special or extra, it’s considered a normal way to feed almost all infants,” Vierczhalek said. The majority of mothers are choosing to breastfeed, Vierczhalek added. “When something is normal, it should be respected and encouraged,” Vierczhalek said. Gillen said this is just one of Hempstead’s antiquated codes she is looking to reform.

Gillen noted resolutions she previously sponsored to update town codes, including one to update the sexual harassment policy and another to include “vaping” in the code on prohibiting smoking in public places. “I’m going through the Town’s code line by line to see what else needs to be updated,” Gillen said. “There are hundreds of Town codes that have to be dusted oﬀ and looked at again.”

F.P. man fled officers, Gold Coast to display drove impaired: cops Obama portraitist work Continued from Page 1 pery spray in the car, police said. Officers tried to pull the car over when it was “observed failing to maintain its lane of travel,” police said. Officers stopped the vehicle on Hempstead Turnpike near the intersection of Broadway. Grassi fled the scene on foot after exiting his vehicle, police said. Officers ran after him, causing them minor injuries, police said. Grassi is charged with two counts of third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, two counts of second degree assault, " two counts of vehicle traffic law violations and driving while impaired. Judge Rhonda Fischer adjourned the case during Grassi’s arraignment on Saturday. He is held on bail of $100,000 bond or $50,000 cash.

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Anthony Grassi, a Floral Park resident, was arrested after allegedly driving while impaired and fleeing police officers on Friday, police said.

the streets of Harlem, but as his studio developed, Wiley went international with his work. Wiley said that when doing paintings he often references High Renaissance and “classical European paintings of noblemen, royalty and aristocrats,” placing African-Americans in positions of power once found in old portraits. “His heroic paintings evoke a modern style instilling a unique and contemporary manner,” according to his website, “awakening complex issues that many would prefer remain mute.” Wiley shifted to painting women in his “An Economy of Grace” series “in order to come to terms with depictions of gender and the way it is featured” his-

torically. “Any consideration of male power in painting naturally includes the presence of women within that dialogue,” Wiley said in the frequently asked questions portion of his website. “‘An Economy of Grace’ is an investigation of the presence of women in painting, but in a broader sense, it is an investigation of the negotiation of power in image-making.” Jude Amsel, the gallery curator at the Gold Coast Arts Center, said she loves his work and that “it’s pretty amazing” that the center forged a connection with such an artist. “The fact we got permission to put it on our catalog from him is amazing,” Amsel said.

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Lavine takes appeal to Netanyahu Joins LGBTQ advocates protesting Israel’s denial of surrogacy rights to gay citizens BY R E B ECC A K L A R

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Assemblyman Charles Lavine

State Assemblyman Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) joined LGBTQ advocates in protesting Israel’s denial of surrogacy rights to its gay citizens in a letter to!Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Lavine sent the letter, dated July 25, to the Israeli prime minister days after Israel passed a law extending surrogacy rights to single women, but rejected an amendment giving that right to gay men – spurring protests against the administration. “It is our solemn responsibility as political leaders to fight for the equal rights of each of our citizens,” Lavine said. “Discrimination, like any insidious disease, readily metastasizes when countenanced by legislation.” Lavine, who serves as the president of the New York Chapter of the National Association of Jewish Legislators, noted that the letter expresses his “own sense of fear over the continued viability of the unique and ennobling aspirational spirits of both our nations.” In the same week, Netanyahu flipped his position in support for surrogacy for same-sex couples, according to The New York Times.

Netanyahu, Israel’s conservative leader, endorsed the right last Monday and reversed his position two days later after ultra-Orthodox members of his party objected, according to The Times. Netanyahu was booed by members of the opposition after the vote, according to Haaretz. Around 100,000 people rallied in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square to protest the exclusion of gay couples from the law, and advocates held a one-day strike across the country, according to the Times of Israel. The Times of Israel also reported that according to a Hadashot TV news poll, 56 percent of Israelis support the protests. In his letter, Lavine expressed support for the protesters miles away. “I note with no small measure of pride that hundreds and thousands of Israelis have demonstrated in an admirable act not of civil disobedience, but rather as a true manifestation of civil obedience,” Lavine said. He added that he has and will “stand for and with Israel.” “It is because of that commitment that I now join hundreds of thousands of Israelis by lodging my expression of protest and my dismay at this sacrifice of human rights,” Lavine said.

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Ret. Navy sailor takes on D’Urso in Assembly bid Continued from Page 10 Another issue Divins is advocating for is term limits on Assembly and state Senate oﬃces. If term limits were set, it would encourage new ideas, Divins said. “This wasn’t meant for you to do 20 years or 30 years or forever,” Divins said. “You’re supposed to go in, do your time and enjoy helping your constituents and move on.” Divins plans to continue running his Garden Citybased law practice, Divins & Divins, which he operates with his wife. Divins has raised $26,232 for his campaign, a little more than half of what D’Urso has raised, according to campaign finance records. However, of D’Urso’s $52,350, $20,000 was contributed by himself. Another $4,850 was contributed by a total of five others with the shared last name. Divins contributed $50 to his own campaign. Since he decided to run, Divins said, his family has been supportive. The best reaction came from his youngest son – even though Divins said he likely didn’t completely understand the situation. “[He] was absolutely ecstatic, he was so happy,” Divins said. “He had no idea what I was talking about, but he was happy.” Though, Divins said, his sons are not too thrilled his Saturday mornings have been taken away to spend time campaigning. Divins has enjoyed meeting constituents from “all walks of life with diﬀerent political views,” he said. He has noticed that many people are apathetic, and don’t believe there’s a possibility for change, he said. “Which is why people have to vote,” Divins said. “You can’t complain that the system is not changing if you’re not in the battle, and the way that people can get in the battle is to vote for their candidates.”

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Continued from Page 90 Of the two counties, Nassau had a slightly lower unemployment rate in June: 3.7 percent, compared with 3.8 percent in Suﬀolk. For Nassau, that was up slightly from May’s unemployment rate, but a decrease from 4.2 percent in June 2017 and 7.2 percent in June 2012, which was the county’s highest rate of unemployment in June since 1992. During the Great Recession, Nassau’s unemployment rate peaked at 7.8 percent in January 2010. There were about 700,300 people employed in Nassau last month, the first time the county has broken the 700,000 mark since the state began tracking county employment in 1990. June’s number was an increase from 683,900 in May and 694,800 in June 2017. The number of unemployed in the county also increased between May and June, from 24,400 to 27,000, but it was

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“Anytime that public money is used, the public should know every aspect of it,” said County Legislator Delia DeRiggiWhitton (D-Glen Cove). Proposed by Presiding Oﬃcer Rich Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park), a law has been put before the Nassau County Legislature that would more clearly mandate that all open space owned or operated by the county be open and accessible to the public. Signs and parking would be required at all of these locations, the sites must be listed on the county’s website, and written materials on how to reach the sites must be provided. According to Newsday, a similar proposal was put forward in 2011 to improve access at a number of countyowned sites, but it was defeated by funding issues and protests from some environmentalists. That program would have cost $300,000 but would be more expensive today, Newsday reported. But Nicolello said that implementing the new bill wouldn’t have much of an impact on the county’s strained budget, as new signs

and promotional materials would be relatively inexpensive. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran disagreed. In a letter to Nicolello and Abrahams sent on Tuesday, she said that any program would need to “fit within the urgent fiscal constraints facing Nassau County finances” and said the county already had strategies to improve open space access without passing additional legislation. DeRiggi-Whitton said Tuesday that she needed more time to look at the bill but indicated she would probably support it. Nicolello told Newsday that Republicans would support the bill; Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams indicated that Democrats would as well. “I still think that preserving public land is a good idea because there isn’t much of it left here in Nassau,” DeRiggiWhitton said. “But the process has to#be scrutinized and the spaces identified.” The bill will come before the Legislature at its next meeting on Aug. 6. Reach reporter Luke Torrance by email at ltorrance@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516-307-1045, ext. 214, or follow him on Twitter @LukeATorrance.

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First Tee a good start for Gen Y kids There is still hope in America. I found that out this weekend. If you’re like me you may on occasion feel shocked, concerned and dismayed by the attitude and behavior Gen Y the younger generation that seems addicted to video games. This cohort is called Gen Y perhaps because they elicit the question “Why are these kids so hapless and rude?” Well low and behold; I came across an organization that is actually trying to do something about all that. Welcome to the First Tee, founded in 1997 as a youth development organization to grow the game of golf. The First Tee has President George W Bush as its honorary chairmen and their spokes person’s include such stars as Sergio Garcia, Rickie Fowler, Paula Creamer and Anika Sorenstam. To tell the truth, one could be somewhat cynical about an organization that attempts to foster a new youth-based clientele for a

sport but when I found out more I came away duly impressed. Last weekend I was lucky enough to run into James Darcy who is the program manager of The First Tee in Nassau County located at Eisenhower Park. He was gracious enough to invite me to meet the Program Director Justin Koﬀ as they ran a certification program for some of their young students. As I sauntered over to the putting green I saw lots of activity with kids on the putting green all working in small groups with an instructor, ostensibly learning the fundamentals of golf. However, appearances can be deceiving. I came to learn that the game of golf was actually being used to develop essential character and that the primary objective of The First Tee was moral, emotional and social development. Halleluiah! When I arrived I could see that under the trees stood an array of parents happily looking on

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as their kids were being trained. I approached one family and began to chat with them. The dad was an imposing, handsome man who stood 6’5” and had the look of an NBA star. His name was Tarik Sheppard and his pretty wife was Jasmine. Tarik was a Division I basketball player but is now a captain for the New York Police Department. Jasmine works in the communication department of the United States Tennis Association so both parents are heavily invested in sports. Their son is Tyler, an only child who gets straight A’s at prestigious St. Marks School in Manhattan. I asked the obvious question. Why did they choose golf for their son? The father told me “We didn’t choose golf for Tyler he chose golf himself. He was first turned on to golf by playing it on WI and then would always be watching golf on TV.” I didn’t tell Mr. Sheppard but he was doing exactly what

you ought to do when you have a gifted child. You observe what he takes an interest in and then provide support. I watched Tyler on the putting green and I noted how focused and absorbed he was in the lesson, which is one of the central characteristics of a gifted child. After my chat with the Sheppard’s, James Darcy introduced me to the program director Justin Koﬀ. Justin is a PGA professional and a graduate of Clemson University, the golf powerhouse with alumni which include PGA tour players such as Jonathan Byrd, Lucas Glover and Sam Saunders. My primary interest in The First Tee program was to discuss how they taught the ’nine core values’ that they are known for. Justin proved to be a wellinformed, articulate and obvious passionate director and he told me that the program emphasized ‘action-based learning’ which means that the classes provide social and real-life drills that they put their charges through in order to teach them the values of honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence and courtesy. I asked him and he described how they taught the kids ‘respect for their environment.’ After each class the children are taught to leave the area cleaner than when they arrived by picking up any stray paper or garbage. They instill honesty with ‘the honesty game’ which is this amazing social experience which instills a moral sense through a group experience.

It is a bit too complex to go into details now but let me reassure you this psychosocial game impressed me as an effective and highly creative way to address honesty, self-monitoring and guilt avoidance. The question of guilt is subject that the field of psychoanalysis has largely ignored much to the detriment of the nation and so when I witnessed this innovative game I could see that t Justin Koff and James Darcy had actually developed something that was far more important than they realized. And that goes for the entire program. I have barely touched upon the details of their program and perhaps I will do another piece on it in the future. Suffice it to say that as a psychoanalyst and sport psychologist I have written about the culture’s moral decay, questionable ethics and wholesale decline in etiquette so I was honestly amazed and filled with hope to see that a program embedded in sports has been able to create and successfully implement a process that directly addresses character development. I would not be at all surprised to see other sports adopt a model like this which has such a positive effect on youth development. Congratulations to Justin Koff, James Darcy and The First Tee for all your good work. Hope springs eternal when smart creative people are allowed to freely give of themselves this way. For more information, you may contact Justin at justinkoff@ tftmny.org.

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Continued from Page 4 shortage of places to hold community events and “third spaces” like Starbucks allow people to mingle, read and relax. “At the core, Amazon has provided something better than a local library without the tax fees,” Mourdoukoutas wrote. “This is why Amazon should replace local libraries. The move would save taxpayers money and enhance the stockholder value of Amazon all in one fell swoop.” In a later tweet, Mourdoukoutas added, “Let me clarify something. Local libraries aren’t free. Home owners must pay a local library tax. My bill is $495/year.” Forbes, following backlash from library users and supporters, took down the article. “Forbes advocates spirited dialogue on a range of topics, including those that often take a contrarian view,” a Forbes spokesperson said in a statement. “Libraries play an important role in our society. This article was outside of this contributor’s specific area of expertise, and has since been removed.” For Grace Chai, who has taken her two daughters, Annabelle and Carita, to the Hillside Public Library for many years, it has been a place with “a relaxing atmosphere” oﬀering books, crafts, magic shows and science programs. “We just love it,” Chai, a former teacher in New York City, said. “I enjoy it as much as my daughters do.” When asked about possibly replacing libraries with Amazon bookstores to save taxpayer dollars, Chai said they’re well worth the taxes because of the books and social aspects.

“I definitely would want a library to be open to oﬀer these programs to the kids because they just enjoy it and it’s hands on, it’s visual … they’re involved, and I like that,” Chai said as her daughters and friends ran oﬀ to assemble a stack of books. “I think kids still need that.” Padmaja Gunjupali, a pediatrician, said her two sons often insist on coming to the library and enjoy “every program.” “I don’t know about Amazon bookstores, but the library is awesome because there’s a lot of interaction here,” Gunjupali said. “It’s not like people come and go.” While the library systems on the North Shore vary in size, many directors highlighted an abundance of literacy programs, museum passes, subscription services, workshops and maker spaces involving new technology like 3D printers, as well as an expanding digital presence. In a previous interview, Great Neck Library Director Denise Corcoran said the library has sought to expand its digital offerings through new services like Kanopy, a movie streaming service. As of December 2017, the Great Neck Library had more than 230,000 e-books and 51,000 e-Audiobooks, compared with less than 20,000 in 2014, public records suggest. The Great Neck Library is also creating “maker spaces” with 3D printer technology. Victor Caputo, the head of the Bryant Library in Roslyn, said his library has “gone digital.” The library allows people to take out Nooks with titles, use a streaming service called Hoopla, and take classes on how to use smartphones, to name a few things. “We have had to change,” Caputo said.

But, he said, the library remains a “community hub.” “There’s something about having a conversation with someone,” Caputo said, noting how friends would sometimes gather by the circulation desk. Keith Klang, the director of the Port Washington Library, said the library has aimed to expand its oﬀerings to remain relevant via additional books, online materials, Go Pro cameras and the occasional bird watching kit, telescope or musical instrument. It has also retained programs like a book group for adults with intellectual disabilities, language courses, job search programs and a host of others. “Our mission is to be a center for community engagement, knowledge and personal enrichment,” Klang said. And while the response to the Forbes article was “overwhelmingly positive” because it put what libraries do “into the mainstream,” Klang said perhaps more can be done to showcase libraries as more than just a place for books. “I think if you never used one growing up or you haven’t walked into one in awhile, you might not know all of that,” Klang said. “But it’s also a challenge I see to myself and to other leaders in the library field to improve that image and change that image.” Mineola Memorial Library Director Charles Sleefe said the Forbes article had “definitely made an impression on my other colleagues.” But to him, a library is “the best bargain you can get” because of its programs, services, partnerships, and the fact it’s open to everyone.

“Everybody’s got a fair shot and we don’t ask for anything at the door,” Sleefe said. “It’s really what the country is and what it stands for: equal access to all people without question.” Donna McKenna, the director of the Williston Park Library, said her library is" fairly small but it has been a haven to people in tough times. After Superstorm Sandy, for example, McKenna said the library expanded its hours and let people charge their phones. Librarians also put out an urn of coffee and brought out board games. “Amazon is an option to get whatever you want, books included, but that’s not all there is, and you can’t buy a literacy group online,” McKenna said. “We’re all about connections and being a community and being there for each other in good times and in bad, so to speak.” And Digna Johnson, an ESOL instructor with Literacy Nassau, a nonprofit organization offering free literacy classes, said the program has really benefited several students in everyday life. “It’s very very important for them to gain these skills so that they can function in their homes,” Johnson said in an interview at the Hillside Public Library. Andrea Meluskey, the director of the Shelter Rock Public Library in Albertson, said libraries have often been referred to as “the great equalizer.” “When the gentleman [Mourdoukoutas] was talking about opening these Amazon bookstores, they weren’t going to offer everything a library could offer,” Meluskey said.

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