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Dems, GOP share election board BY R E B ECC A K L A R Nearly two months after his shocking loss to a Democrat, and just two days shy of the end of his term, Anthony Santino resigned as Hempstead town supervisor upon his appointment to the Nassau County Board of Elections. Democrat Robert Troiano, a former senior policy adviser to North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran’s pick for traﬃc and parking violations commissioner, was appointed to a position at the Board of Elections after it was discovered that he had racked up more than $80,000 in federal income tax liens. Former North Hempstead Democratic Party Chairman Gerard Terry, currently serving time for state tax fraud, also had a job at the county agency before stepping down when he faced charges. It was one of six politically appointed taxpayer-funded jobs Terry once simultaneously held. Continued on Page 95

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Members of the Floral Park Fire Department remember lives lost during the Sept. 11 attacks 17 years ago during the village memorial service on Tuesday. See story on page 3.

Inn doesn’t deserve our biz: Dems Party pulls fundraiser from NHP catering hall for hosting NRA event BY R E B ECC A K L A R The Nassau County Democrats have relocated an upcoming fundraiser from the Inn at New Hyde Park after the catering hall refused to cancel a scheduled National Rifle Associ-

ation fundraiser, Nassau County Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs said Friday. “Let me make this perfectly clear: the!NRA!is not welcome in our community, and any business who would support putting our children at risk like this does not deserve our business,”!Jacobs said in a statement. Jacobs is the latest in a long line of local Democrats standing with gun safety

advocates in protesting the catering hall’s decision to hold the event. A Nassau County Republican party spokesman said the GOP had no comment on the Democrats’ pulling their fundraiser from the inn. Jacobs said that as soon as the party found out the Inn at New Hyde Park was hosting an event for the NRA “it became very apparent to us that we could not hold our own event

there.” Jacobs said he asked the inn to cancel the NRA event, and inn oﬃcials said lawyers had advised them not to break the contract. The Oct. 22 party fundraiser will be held at a diﬀerent venue, Jacobs said. “The Democratic Party is not just any association. We are a political party that represents certain values, certain principles and certain policies,” Jacobs said Continued on Page 11

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Cuomo, officials kick Northwell to host off LIRR third track Biden summit Ceremonial ground breaking held for $6B project Only Long Island hospital to take part BY J E S S I C A PA R K S

On Sept. 21, the Gregory Foundation for Cancer Research will host a Biden Cancer Summit from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Northwell Health’s corporate headquarters at 2000 Marcus Ave. in New Hyde Park. Former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, will host a national summit in Washington and are encouraging communities to host local events to join the discussion. The two panels are “Navigating Cancer: Journey Beyond the Disease” and “Focus on Innovation in Cancer, 2018 and Beyond” with topics including cancer as a genetic disease, how PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF GOV. ANDREW CUOMO ideas become treatment options and new approaches to cancer Gov. Andrew Cuomo, center, joins elected officials in kicking off a recent ceremonial ground treatments. Cancer survivors breaking on the Long Island Rail Road Third Track project. will also speak about their expe-

BY R E B ECC A K L A R

Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined local officials last week at a ceremonial ground breaking to kick off the Long Island Rail Road Third Track Project that will add a track along the 9.8-mile Main Line between Floral Park and Hicksville. “Since the 1940s, people talked about adding a third track and modernizing the Main Line corridor – and now we’re actually doing it,” Cuomo said at the event last Wednesday at the Yes We Can Center in Westbury. Preliminary work has already started on the $6 billion project, which is expected to be complete by 2022. The project will create “smoother and more reliable service” for LIRR passengers and improve public safety, Cuomo said, according to a news release. “The LIRR is the backbone of the region’s economy and this expansion effort will boost growth for generations,” Cuomo said. 2 The project will eliminate seven existing street-level grade crossings along the route, including those on Covert Avenue, New Hyde Park Road and Willis Avenue. Five stations, including the New Hyde Park and Mineola stations, will be improved.

There will also be ADA-compliant elevators put in at Floral Park’s station. The project has faced pushback from residents in areas near the construction. Many have said the noise from construction will be disruptive. In Cuomo’s news release, he said the state is using a “comprehensive noise abatement program” and will build the track with advance dampening technology. The project will also include sound-reducing walls along residential areas, according to the news release. State Sen. Elaine Phillips (R-Flower Hill), whose district consists of much of the area along the Main Line, said her role is to be a “voice for the communities and residents that this project directly impacts,” and she plans to continue to advocate for them. “As we work to transform and modernize the way Long Island residents commute and build a better and stronger region – we must take into account the quality of life of those aﬀected by these new transformations,” # Phillips said in the release. “With that foremost in mind, I look forward to improved commuting experiences as well as public safety for those in my district.”

riences with the disease. “The Biden Cancer Summit is a tremendous opportunity to host an important discussion on all aspects of cancer, from patient care and treatment to survivorship, along with the coming innovations,” said Dr. Jeﬀrey M. Lipton, director of hematology/ oncology and stem cell transplant at Cohen Children’s Medical Center. “Open discussions like this can only move us closer to the goal of fully understanding, curing and perhaps preventing cancer.” The event will begin with a light breakfast and a teleconference with Jill Biden. The summit is free but with limited seating. Those interested in attending should contact Emily Morrisette by Friday at 516321-6272 or emorrisset@northwell.edu.

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F.P. remembers residents lost on 9/11 BY R E B ECC A K L A R If Michelle Bratton were alive today she would be 40. Her life was cut short 17 years ago when a plane hit the World Trade Center’s North Tower, just a few weeks after Bratton, 23, had started her first post-graduate marketing job in an oﬃce located in the building’s 105th floor," according to a 9/11 Remembrance Instagram post from 2017. Bratton’s parents described their daugther, a collegiate diver, as a Madonna-loving, determined spirit who loved to mentor younger girls in her sorority, Sigma Delta Tau, at the State University of New York College at Oswego, according to the post. Bratton is one of 11 Floral Park residents who died during the Sept. 11 attacks. Howard Gelling, Thomas Hetzel, Robert C. King Jr., Ronald P. Kloepfer, Brian Magee, Charles Mendez," Robert M. Regan, Billy Dean, Keith G. Fairben and Ryan D. Fitzgerald all lost their lives either working in their oﬃce or by responding to the attacks.

Their names are engraved on the village 9/11 memorial, which about 50 residents gathered around on Tuesday morning to honor and celebrate their lives. The memorial, erected in 2011, has a 9/11 relic, a twisted steel girder recovered from the World Trade Center site. For a few children and teenagers in attendance, the 2001 attacks are not a memory but a day in history. As each name was read, a member of the Floral Park Fire Department placed a rose on the monument. The Rev. Thomas Fusco, pastor at Our Lady of Victory Church, blessed the village relic. Mayor Dominick Longobardi reminded residents to be thankful for those who dedicate their lives to protecting freedom for others. “We live in the best country in the world,” Longobardi said. “We can live a promise that has been given to us by those who fought. And every day we have to remember what we have, remember that old saying – freedom is not free.” The United Methodist

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A rose was placed by Floral Park Fire Department members to honor each resident who died during the Sept. 11 attacks. Church’s bells tolled at 8:46 a.m. and 9:03 a.m. to commemorate the exact moments 17 years ago the planes struck the North and South towers, respectively. The Rev. Benjamin Yoo of the Methodist church said, “We

remember the first time we heard the news.” “We remember the way our thoughts and prayers were with those families who lost loved ones,” Yoo said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them again

today.” Although it is a solemn day, Longobardi said, “we also celebrate the lives we lost.” “May we remember them for the sacrifices they made,” he said.

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Town honors 56 residents lost on 9/11 North Hempstead residents, leaders gather to remember lives taken 17 years ago BY T E R I W EST The ring of a bell echoed through North Hempstead Town Hall Tuesday morning after each of the 56 names council members recited, memorializing local individuals, many in their 30s and 40s, who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Religious leaders, politicians, firefighters and high schoolers were among those who gathered at the town’s memorial service for the 17th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center.

“ hat was the day that strangers became the source of strength and comfort for each other.” Isma Chaudhry THE PRESIDENT OF THE ISLAMIC CENTER OF LONG ISLAND

Town Clerk Wayne Wink Jr. moderated the ceremony in Manhasset. Michelle Schimel, a former member of the state Assembly, recited “The Truly Great,” a poem by Stephen Spender. Wink noted that he received an influx of poetry this time 17 years ago as people used art

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Members of the Port Washington Fire Department attend the Town of North Hempstead 9/11 memorial service. to respond to the tragedy. “The moment of Sept. 11th resonated with so many people in creative ways as well as in lasting memories,” he said. “It really is a testament to the residents of our town and those throughout the country who suﬀered that they made every eﬀort to remember that day and those events in verse as well as in song and in

prose.” The Rev. Victor Lewis of Friendship Baptist Church of Roslyn said that the emotions he felt during and after the tragedy were part of the reason he decided to become a pastor. “I had faith before that day but not like the day after,” he said. “I thought I had problems but I realized I didn’t have

problems the day after. I had what I believed was issues with people in my life, with friends and family, but those issues became trivial the day after.” Isma Chaudhry, the president of the Islamic Center of Long Island, spoke after him, praising Americans for developing camaraderie after the tragedy. “That was the day that strangers became the source of strength and comfort for each other,” she said. U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D–Glen Cove) also spoke, with a call for Americans to remember the value of lives and to be less cynical and contrarian. “On Sept. 10, think of the things that were important that day, and then everything changed,” he said. “Wouldn’t it be great if we could recapture that feeling of how important our lives really are? What we need to do with our life. How we need to treat each other.” The St. Mary’s High School chamber choir sang “Beautiful City” from the musical “Godspell” followed by “America the Beautiful.” The service included two moments of silence, the first at 8:46 a.m. and the second at 9:03 a.m., the times that the planes struck the towers.

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Rockville Centre, other 7 New York districts under scrutiny for sex abuse by members BY LU K E TOR R A N C E Following a bombshell grand jury report on the Roman Catholic Church in Pennsylvania, New York has followed suit with its own civil investigation into sex abuse by members of the clergy. The eight New York dioceses — including the Diocese of Rockville Centre, which oversees 1.5 million Catholics in Nassau and Suﬀolk counties — confirmed that they received subpoenas from Attorney General Barbara Underwood. “We have received a subpoena and we are in the process of reviewing it with counsel,” said Sean Dolan, the director of communications for the diocese. “The Diocese of Rockville Centre has long cooperated with local law enforcement authorities in reporting and investigating child sexual abuse and we anticipate that such cooperation will continue.” The investigation is looking into how the diocese reviewed allegations of sexual abuse of minors and whether they were covered up, according to a statement released Thursday by the state attorney general’s oﬃce. The New York investigation follows a grand jury report released in Pennsylvania last month. The report detailed the alleged sexual abuse of at least 1,000 children by 300 priests over a 70-year period,

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New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood. although most of the alleged abuses occurred#before 1990. The attorney general also announced on Thursday the creation of a clergy abuse hotline where anyone with information can file a complaint, which will be investigated by the state. Complaints can be submitted online at ag.ny.gov/ClergyAbuse or by#calling 1-800-771-7755. In the statement, the attorney general’s of-

fice said it would seek to protect the identities of victims and witnesses. “The Pennsylvania grand jury report shined a light on incredibly disturbing and depraved acts by Catholic clergy, assisted by a culture of secrecy and coverups in the dioceses,” Underwood said in a statement.#“Victims in New York deserve to be heard as well — and#we are going to do everything in our power to bring them the justice they deserve.” Underwood will be working with district attorneys —# the only oﬃcials who have the power to convene grand juries to investigate the abuses — to investigate the allegations and prosecute cases that are within the statute of limitations. A spokeswoman for Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said she could not comment on the specifics of Singas’ role in the state investigation. In her statement, Underwood also called for the passage of the Child Victims Act, which would give victims the ability to file civil suits until age 50 and seek criminal charges until age 28. Under current law, child victims only have until age 23 to file civil cases or bring criminal charges. “Make no mistake: the only way that justice can fully and truly be served is for the Legislature to finally pass the Child Victims Act,” Underwood said.

The law passed the state Assembly earlier this year but died in the Senate. It is opposed by the Catholic Church, the Orthodox Jewish community and the Boy Scouts of America. The Catholic Church has faced increasing pressure in the past few weeks to address the growing abuse scandal. Pope Francis recently faced accusations that he had ignored allegations of abuse against#Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, the former archbishop of Washington. The accusation — made by a former Vatican ambassador to the United States, Carlo Maria# Viganò, who called on the pope to resign — prompted a letter from#Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, the president of the United States Conference of Bishops, calling for an investigation and a better handling of complaints. That letter was supported by Bishop John Barres, the head of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. The population of New York state is 34 percent Catholic, according to a report by The Washington Post. Only New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island have a higher percentage. In addition to New York and Pennsylvania, four other states — New Jersey, Nebraska, Illinois and Missouri — have announced that they will investigate clergy sex abuse of children.

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Curran eyes tax assessment reform Nassau County executive considers fix that would scrap plan from March BY LU K E TORRANCE

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After beginning the process of reassessing property taxes in Nassau County — which has not been done since 2010 — County Executive Laura Curran is considering scrapping that plan and starting over. The new plan would lower the rate at which homes are assessed from .25 percent of what they’re worth to a lower figure, according to a Newsday report. What that lower figure would be has not been determined, but the new plan would help the 80,000 Nassau residents who have not challenged their tax assessments since 2010. “I made a promise to fix Nassau County’s corrupt assessment system that continues to rob taxpayers of hundreds of millions of dollars,” Curran said in a statement. “The right to grieve will always exist, but the goal of my reforms is to establish a defensible tax roll so the county can stop losing $100 million every year that should be going to parks, roads, employees and

programs.” A spokeswoman for the Curran administration said that an announcement on the new plan would be coming soon. Under the current plan, which Curran put into motion in March,!assessment increases on residential property would be limited to 6 percent annually or 20 percent over five years. The goal was to update the tax rolls, which has not been done since 2011. In the seven years since the last update, many Nassau residents challenged their tax assessments and had them lowered. This pushed the burden onto those who did not file challenges, including many lowerearning county residents. “In those [ensuing] years… we’ve seen an unfair shift in the burden of [assessments],” Curran said in March. But the plan depended on the county’s ability to win assessment challenges against wealthy property owners. Curran told Newsday that data analysis conducted over the last five months and the provisions of a

2011! court settlement showed that doing so would be diﬃcult, which meant little would change. That belief was reinforced last week when!Nassau County Assessor David Moog sent a memo to Curran saying that the current plan could lead to mass settlements on assessment challenges or tax refunds totaling $100 million to $200 million. Curran would need to get Republican legislators on board in order to change the plan.!Frank Moroney, a spokesman for the Republican legislative majority, told Newsday that the Republicans expected Curran to stand by the original plan. “I am looking forward to working with the legislature to make the changes necessary to change this rotten system that has gone unchecked for far too long,” Curran said.! Reach reporter Luke Torrance by email at ltorrance@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516-3071045, ext. 214, or follow him on Twitter @LukeATorrance

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Waterfront moratorium extension eyed Town to hold public hearing on Port Washington hold, revises rules for painting over graffiti BY R E B ECC A KLAR The North Hempstead Town Board unanimously voted last Thursday to hold a public hearing later this month to consider extending a waterfront building moratorium. The 5-0 vote, with Councilman Angelo Ferrara and Councilwoman Anna Kaplan absent, set a Sept. 27 hearing when the board will consider extending the moratorium until January 2019. The moratorium was first approved by the town last December. In June, the board extended it until Nov. 1. During the meeting, the board also unanimously approved a local law amending town code to require that paint used to cover graffiti is “the same or substantially similar color as the

Councilman Peter Zuckerman said his office had received petitions asking for the three stop signs. The petitions had signatures from 13 households and 20 individuals, he said. A traffic engineer also recommended the addition of the signs, Zuckerman said. The Town Board also approved an ordinance restricting parking to three hours on the north side of Station Road in Great Neck. During the meeting, the Town Board also esPHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE MAPS tablished a town Labor Advisory Board. The North Hempstead Town Board set a public hearing for Sept. 27 to consider extending a waterSupervisor Judi Bosworth said it is an initiafront building moratorium. tive to start an ongoing Street and Pine Street, dialogue with labor. as the original surface. surface upon which the member Bill Cutrone. “Hopefully we will The board also unan- one at the intersection Cutrone said that graffiti was made.” The law was brought some residents had been imously voted to install of Center Drive and Pine learn from them, and to the attention of the painting over graffiti in three stop signs in the Street and one at the in- they will learn from us,” board by Lakeville Es- the town with paint that Herricks area: one at the tersection of West Street Bosworth said. tates Civic Association was not the same color intersection of Linden and North Street.

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NHP inn doesn’t deserve our biz: Dems Nassau party pulls fundraiser from local catering hall for hosting NRA event Continued from Page 1 in an interview. “So it would’ve been at the very best hypocritical had we decided that we could hold an event to raise money for our organization at the same place that hosted a fundraiser for the NRA.”

“ et me make this perfectly clear: the NRA is not welcome in our community, and any business who would support putting our children at risk like this does not deserve our business.” Jay Jacobs NASSAU COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN

The NRA fundraiser, hosted by Nassau County Friends of NRA, is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 27, at 5:30 p.m, according to the group’s website. Tickets range in price from $65, for a single ticket, to $2,000, for the Charlton Heston Table.

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Top heart ranking earned again North Shore University in top 50 BY T E R I W EST

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Performers at last year’s IndiaFest.

IndiaFest returns to town after 28 years Food, art, culture at North Hempstead Beach Park BY LU K E TORRANCE Twenty-eight years later, IndiaFest is returning to the place where it all began. The festival celebrating Indian art, food and culture is returning to North Hempstead Beach Park on Sunday, Sept. 23 — the place where the very first IndiaFest was held in 1990. “We love that place,” said Gunjan Rastogi, the president of the Indian Association of Long Island, which plans the event. “The beach is very beautiful and the Town of North Hempstead has been extremely helpful. They’ve really gone out of their way to help us with the paperwork and everything.” The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parking and

admission are free. There will be about 36 vendors selling Indian arts and crafts, clothing, and jewelry. There will be Indian foods and various music and dance performances. For children, there will be face painting and crafts. The event has been held in diﬀerent places on Long Island over the years and attracts visitors from as far away as New Jersey and Westchester. Due to weather, the last few IndiaFests have been held indoors. Rastogi said that this year’s festival is the first being held outdoors in a decade. “The feel when you’re outdoors is totally diﬀerent; it is a much more fun setting,” she said. With the event headed back out into the sun, Rastogi" noted some of the events that could only be held outdoors.

“We are trying to do yoga on the beach because now everyone wants to do that,” she said. “Parents can bring their children and do some kite flying on the beach as well.” Rastogi said the festival began in 1990 as a way to inform Americans about the growing Indian population in the United States through exposure to food and culture from India. “Today, people in the United States know Bollywood and tandoori chicken,” she said. “It’s diﬀerent now, the distance has shortened between the two countries due to technology. But it’s fun to hold this festival.” Reach reporter Luke Torrance by email at ltorrance@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516-3071045, ext. 214, or follow him on Twitter @LukeATorrance

North Shore University Hospital is on a winning streak. For the second year in a row Healthgrades ranked the hospital among the top 50 in the country for successful heart bypass and heart valve surgery. The hospital in Manhasset hosts the Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital, which performs hundreds of such operations every year. “Having received such prestigious recognition from Healthgrades further demonstrates North Shore University Hospital’s unwavering commitment in providing the highest quality of care to our patients,” said Alessandro Bellucci, the hospital executive director. “North Shore’s Healthgrades awards illustrate the hospital’s long-term clinical achievements, resulting in fewer complications, lower mortality rates and better outcomes.” The hospital was among the first in Long Island, New York City and Westchester to conduct

a minimally invasive surgical procedure called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for patients with aortic valve stenosis. The condition is mostly seen in individuals over 60, and early treatment can help slow the disease, according to the American Heart Association. Last year, North Shore introduced the first heart transplant service on Long Island. Healthgrades, a company that analyzes the quality of physicians and health institutions, assembles the list of top hospitals for cardiac surgery annually. This year it also included North Shore in the top 5 percent of U.S. hospitals for coronary intervention and gastrointestinal care. The hospital also earned the Stroke Care Excellence Award for the seventh consecutive year. Reach reporter Teri West by email at twest@theislandnow. com, by phone at 516-307-1045, ext. 215, or follow her on Twitter @mango266.

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Residents mad over 20-year-old deal BY R E B ECC A K L A R An application approved by the Town of North Hempstead 20 years ago is causing outrage among residents in the Searingtown area. Residents filled the Town Board room last Thursday to speak out against a parking lot said to fit 77 cars being constructed for an Islamic center set to be built on the corner of Shelter Rock Road and I.U. Willets Road. Supervisor Judi Bosworth said in a statement after the meeting that leaders of the Shelter Rock Islamic Center have made it known that they are in contract to acquire the 2 Shelter Rock Road property. The Islamic center is currently located in Mineola. Officials from the Islamic center did not wish to comment on the potential relocation. Residents questioned why they were never informed about the project and why there was no public hearing on the proposal. Town oﬃcials said there was a public hearing – 20 years ago when it was first approved for the North Hills Synagogue, but never acted upon At the time, it was well attended, according to Michael Levine, the town planning commissioner. The building was once home to the Boy Scouts and later the synagogue. As the 1998 plans have not been changed, the approval stands two decades later. The thin, one-way street will be “strangled with traffic” based on the proposal, Peter Heller, a Roslyn resident, said. “Speaking from myself, it is a disgrace,” Heller said. Heller, along with a handful of other residents who spoke, said he had been living in the area for more than 40 years and never received notice, not even at the time of the 1998 decision.

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North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth told residents the town is not required to hold another public hearing for a decision the board granted 20 years ago that is being acted on now to build an Islamic center and accompanying parking lot. Many who didn’t come up to speak yelled out in agreement from the audience. Mark Karten, a Roslyn resident, said in an interview that he thought the unused land would be used for storm drainage.

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Karten said he never received notice and only knew of the project once he saw construction beginning. Town officials said only residents who lived within 200 feet of the project would have received notice at the time. Town code has since changed to notify residents who live within 300 feet of a project, officials said. Despite residents claiming the project would cause major traffic issues and pose potential safety risks to children in the area, town officials said a traffic study was done before the project was first approved. Heller said he believes a further study should be conducted. “That’s 20 years old, that’s ancient history,” Heller said. Town Attorney Elizabeth Botwin said there is no legal basis for the town to take further action. “We are faced with a very unusual situation where the developer, the owner, took such a long time to go ahead with the development, but it was approved and something that was authorized,” Botwin said. “When you have a place of public assembly you have to supply parking and a religious facility is permitted to be constructed in a residential area.” Susan Wicker, a Roslyn resident, said she is upset because she feels there is nothing she can do. “It’s a done deal, it’s a 20-year-old done deal,” Wicker said. “As happy as you are that I’m here, I’m wasting my time.” Bosworth said she believes those building the Islamic center will want to meet and speak with the community. “I know that the Islamic center will want to be a good neighbor, and they’ll be willing to hear your concerns and accommodate them to the extent they can consistent to building a place of worship next to Shelter Rock Road,” Bosworth said.

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Wrong way to make a point on guns

he New York Times published an unsigned op-ed from a senior Trump administration oﬃcial last week sounding an alarm about President Donald Trump’s “amorality” and “impetuous” leadership style. Trump responded by calling on The Times to turn the author of the op-ed piece “over to the government at once!” The basis of an American newspaper turning over the name of an unnamed source to the government for writing something critical of the administration was unclear. Trump initially tweeted “TREASON?” following The Times’ publication of the op-ed. He later added, by tweet, “If the GUTLESS anonymous person does indeed exist, the Times must, for National Security purposes, turn him/her over to the government at once!” Missing, however, was any crime on which to justify a newspaper being deputized. The Nassau County Democratic Party did not reach the high bar of anti-First Amendment rhetoric unleashed by Trump, but it did set at least a local standard of bad behavior" by canceling" a party fundraiser at the"Inn"of New Hyde Park. The inn’s sin? The New Hyde Park catering facility had also booked a fundraiser"and gun"auction hosted by the National" Rifle"Association. “In the wake of Parkland, Florida, and so much" bloodshed" at" the hands" of firearms, it is" appalling" that the" NRA would auction"firearms … so close to"local schools"and put"lives"of residents" and children" in harm’s way,” said Jay Jacobs, the Nassau County Democratic Committee

chairman. “Let me make this perfectly clear: the NRA is not welcome in our community, and any business who would support putting our children at risk like this does not deserve our business,” Jacobs added. Whew! So much nonsense in so few words. The regulation of firearms in the country is too lax and the NRA has consistently opposed commonsense regulations. But guns – and gun shops – are legal in the United States, which includes Nassau County. And all in Nassau County are within driving distance of schools and children. Does Jacobs want to ban all guns and gun shops? To protect the schools and children? If so, he should say so. Or is Jacobs merely suggesting that a person who wins an auction at the NRA event will be so excited that he will go out and shoot up a school? Jacobs cites Parkland, Florida, in explaining his action against the catering facility. That is"where in February a gunman opened fire at" Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, killing 17 students and staﬀ members and injuring 17 others. But what makes this even more horrific is how the Parkland shooting fit with mass shootings of young children in their classrooms, worshippers in church, concertgoers, clubgoers and moviegoers yet has done nothing to change the group’s policies. Which, in turn, fits with all the killings, suicides and accidental shootings that take place every year in this country. There were 38,658 gun deaths in 2016 alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and

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Prevention. So it shouldn’t have taken the shooting at Parkland – as horrific as it was – to spur outrage and action. More puzzling is Jacobs’ claim that by renting a room a catering facility was “putting our children at risk” and “does not deserve our business.” How so? By allowing people who support the NRA’s policies to gather together to express their personal beliefs? What about a newspaper that runs an ad promoting the NRA event or publishes a letter to the editor supporting the NRA’s policies? Or what about Democratic elected oﬃcials who have supported the NRA with their votes? Of the 52 U.S. senators who have an A-minus NRA rating or higher – four are Democrats. Does Jacobs oppose"Sens. Joe

Manchin III (D-W.Va.), Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) for supporting NRA policies? Or the five other Democratic and Independent senators who did not receive an F grade from the NRA – including Sen. Bernie Sanders? If the Nassau County Democratic Party will financially punish a catering hall for booking an NRA event, will it oppose senators who cast votes in support of NRA policies? Jacobs can answer that question after the expected confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice and, perhaps, the restriction or outright elimination of abortion rights provided under Roe v. Wade. And people wonder why Republicans hold the presidency, both

houses of Congress and most statehouses. Jacobs’ decision to financially coerce a local business for booking a room to an organization seeking to exercise First Amendment rights to assemble and speak is undemocratic and un-American. He would be much better served by explaining why the NRA is wrong than trying to silence the group – and punish any venue that lets it speak. We wonder what Jacobs and members of the Nassau County Democratic Party would say if an anti-abortion group demanded that a catering facility cancel a Planned Parenthood fundraiser. And if the catering facility buckled to such pressure. We’re confident the president would be happy.

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ON THE RIGHT

Richie Kessel: At it again at county IDA?

ichie Kessel, Chairman of Nassau’s Industrial Development Authority (IDA), was known during his tenures as C.E.O. of LIPA and the New York Power Authority, to flout the rules to curry favor with politicians, lobbyists, consultants. Kessel’s tendency to “push the envelope” is why investigative reports by Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, the State Attorney General and the State Inspector General castigated him. His misbehavior also explains why two Democratic governors fired him— Spitzer at LIPA and Cuomo at NYPA. Sadly, Kessel was redeemed by County Executive Laura Curran, for reasons only God knows, when she appointed him to the IDA board and then elevated him to the Chairmanship. Since becoming IDA Chairman—a volunteer, non-salaried job—Kessel appears to have reverted to old habits. Unhappy with what he considered a shabby oﬃce, Kessel pestered County oﬃcials until he was

given luxurious oﬃces in the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building. That’s only the beginning. It appears that Kessel is pushing the envelope once again at taxpayer expense. But first some background information. To create jobs and to enhance New York’s economic base, the governor and State Legislature approved in 1969 the Industrial Development Act that permits local municipalities to establish agencies that “promote, develop, encourage and assist in the acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, maintaining, equipping and furnishing industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research and recreation facilities….” In brief, IDAs have the right to give away school and other local taxes, in theory, to create jobs. The foregone taxes are made up at the expense of all other local taxpayers. Clear enough? Not for Kessel.

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right True to form, Kessel sidestepped the laws intent when he announced in July that the IDA “is looking to grow the County’s stock of aﬀordable housing” and expects to hire “a consultant to help the agency work with private developers….” His flawed rationale for this questionable action: “If you’re creating more aﬀordable housing, it makes it easier to attract new businesses.” Needless to say, Newsday reported developer groups “ap-

plauded the IDA’s eﬀorts.” A recent plea by the Association for a Better Long Island (ABLI)—a group that represents the real estate industry—proves that Kessel’s position will benefit large owners at the expense of Nassau middle class homeowners. In August, ABLI asked Albany to change the review process for housing projects. ABLI “requested that IDA-supported housing projects be judged on the number of units created, not the number of permanent jobs created and/or retained.” ABLI’s spokesman argued “the reporting requirements are a disincentive for IDAs to support aﬀordable housing.” Interesting, don’t you think? Coincidence? I think not. In early September, Curran and Kessel announced a $2.3 million tax giveaway of Oceanside and East Rockaway School Districts’ property taxes as well as sales and other taxes. This huge shift of taxes from a wellheeled housing developer to middle class taxpayers will not

create the hundreds of jobs created by a traditional IDA project but only up to seven non-union jobs for a market rate apartment deal. (Coincidentally, the owner was represented by the former law firm of felon Dean Skelos and indicted Hempstead Councilman, Ed Ambrosino.) Kessel is giving tax breaks to developers who concede they don’t create local jobs, while overtaxed residents who improve their homes with extensions, dormers, etc., get tax increases. Does that seem fair to you? It’s unfair, because there is no reason to believe that rental housing in Nassau County requires subsidies from the middle class to be built. There’s more. The IDA issued in June a Request for Statements of Qualifications (RFQ) seeking firms or persons to, among other things, “develop a ‘clean energy’ development plan for the Agency to help the Agency identify opportunities related to the developContinued on Page 77

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Oh no, not another anonymous letter!

pparently, it is now the fashion to send complaints about one’s superiors to the Op-Ed sections of newspapers for publication. Anonymously! Perhaps this explains why similar materials have now been sent to “The Lighter Side.” The following is a transcript of an audio file we recently received: Speaker Number One: The world needs to know about the massive injustices and mind-boggling incompetence of the usual author of this column. We wish to reassure you, her readers, that there are indeed “adults in the room” who are working to thwart and frustrate her every move. I can say this quite literally, having become an adult in the eyes of the law just weeks ago, myself. Although of course I am not literally “in the room” at the moment, having gone back to college. Still, there is much to address. For example, she never gets my name right! She’s known me all my life — she gave me that name, for Pete’s sake — why

can’t she get it right? And yet, every time she calls for me, she says my brother’s name first! “You know what?” says someone we shall call Speaker Two. “She does that to me, too!” “Hey, this is my anonymous letter — get out of here and make your own! Another thing — I was always the one who had to take out the trash!” “Well, I can’t help it if I was in college while you were still in high school!” “All I’m saying is, you owe me! But back on topic — another serious matter is how all the plants in the garden cry out for relief from our mother’s malicious neglect. We lost most of the raspberry bushes because she refused to water them….” “It was a weather alert!” interrupts yet another Speaker, Number Three. “It wasn’t safe to go out there! And sweetie, I’m glad we’re all on this together because I need to break it to you gently, it might be too late for the cherry tree — we might have to take it out.” “I keep telling you, Mom, it’s a plum tree!”

JUDY EPSTEIN

A Look on the Lighter Side “Well, they look like cherries to me.” A fourth voice says: “Boys, let’s move on here. There’s a lot of ground to cover. Judy, you promised to stay out of this!” “I know. But sometimes I just have to defend myself!” “My turn now,” says Speaker Two. “She keeps erasing my shows! Every time I come home, she’s obliterated another batch from the DVR. And for what? Murder mysteries? How many shows about dead people can one person watch?”

“I don’t know, sweetie, you tell me! At least in my shows, the corpses stay dead! They don’t get up and start walking!” “Oh, that reminds me — whenever I do watch a show with you, Mom, you keep pausing it to look up the actors!” “That’s because I can’t remember where I remember them from.” “It’s so annoying! As for remembering things — it’s hopeless! She never knows where anything is — like her glasses! We gave her fancy glasses strings, every Mother’s Day for years, but she never used them. She’d just leave her glasses on the microwave, or in the bathroom, or right on top of her head! Then she’d come in demanding, ‘Have you seen my glasses? I can’t find them.’” “‘They’re right on your head,’ we kept telling her — but she never learned. Of course, it might be easier to find things in that house if she ever got rid of stuﬀ.” “I know,” says Speaker One, who by this time you have probably figured out is the younger brother. “I kept trying to sneak

things she never uses out of the house. Like when I said I needed pots and pans — for my dorm room. But there’s not much I can do about books. She notices when I take those!” “I know, I tried that, too,” says Speaker Two. “Here’s another thing. Her knee-jerk antitechnology bias deprived us both of years of video games, and keeping up with friends. And she doesn’t have the slightest understanding of how cell phones work. ‘I’ll keep this call short,’ she says, ‘I don’t want to run up your bill.’ “‘It’s free, Mom,’ I keep telling her.” “‘That can’t possibly be true,’ she answers.” The tape stops abruptly at this point. We have agreed to anonymity for all who submitted complaints. Nevertheless, it seems fair to observe, in the words of Shakespeare, “Oh, how sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless ‘adult in the room.'” Especially when you have raised them to adulthood, yourself!

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OUT OF LEFT FIELD

Lots of ways to connect in old(er) age

.M Forster wrote: “Only connect the prose and the passion, and both will be exalted, and human love will be seen at its height. Live in fragments no longer.” Suzanne Gordon, in her provocative book, “Lonely in America,” and Philip Slater in “The Pursuit of Loneliness” punctuate Forster’s emphasis on the value of personal relationships. In his book, “Howard’s End” (written a century ago), Forster was already warning about how the frenetic pace of life, bolstered by advancing technologies, detracts from building caring, empathetic and supportive relationships. For those of us who are older (80 and beyond), the demands of jobs may have decreased, but where do we stand regarding our “human capital” — the depth of associations we have built with relatives and friends over the years? As Gail Sheehy emphasized in “Passages,” most of us have highlighted achievements in our jobs and careers. How much time was left to cultivate relationships? How many people even try? Both Gordon and Slater em-

phasize that many people have a host of reasons (beyond “time poverty”) for not seeking closer ties with relatives and friends. Indeed, Gordon concludes that many Americans are “intimacy anorexics.” Years ago Harvard scholar, Robert Putnam, punctuated this view with his study, aptly titled “Bowling Alone.” Is it harder for older folks to cultivate deep and sustained relationships than it is for younger people? I would contend that we elders have many advantages to do so — what we need is the will “to connect.” There are many ways to build close, enduring and gratifying ties, regardless of age. They require investing one’s self in talk and interaction with others. Many may have concerns about risks of rejection, or loss privacy? But not to try means being more isolated, and lacking a chance for the joy and comforts of caring relationships. A creative idea four years ago was developing “virtual villages;” more than 100 emerged in 40 states. (There is also a Village to Village International.) The major focus (in ways,

MICHAEL D’INNOCENZO Out of Left Field similar to AARP) is to help older people connect with others their own age as their spouses die, they divorce, or friends and relatives relocate to other areas. The Village website indicates: “Village members experience reduced isolation, increased independence, and enhanced purpose of life.” Volunteers go to assist in actual communities: “These feet on the street resources, focused on social determinants of health, positively improve population health.” Membership requires an annual fee, but as with AARP, there are many cost-eﬀective benefits because of attractions of scale

sales. Most dramatic is the description of “armies of volunteers who help lower costs for members by doing yard work, picking up prescriptions, taking members shopping.” Dr. Marc Agronin, author of “How We Age” notes, “As people get older, they face the major dilemma of isolation. Having a local network of people to engage with opens up whole new worlds. It’s about discovering your strengths and the joy of living.” Virtual village studies show satisfaction for elders staying in their own homes while finding a variety of ways to connect with other folks. Closer to our North Shore, a few days ago 160 people came to Mannie Corman’s 100th birthday party. (Having that many people who still know you in old age is remarkable in itself.) Mr. Corman wore a black shirt with an inscription: “Vintage 1918: Aged to Perfection.” But this was no ordinary birthday party! As guests assembled for the brunch, a curtain was drawn and out came a flower girl with a ring, followed by Mannie (now in a tux), along with his long-time

girlfriend, Judith (age 76) to be married. Their wedding song was “Young at Heart.” The rabbi who conducted the services for the oldest groom he ever married said: “People like Mannie and Judith recognize the importance of each and every day. They don’t worry about tomorrow. They may think about yesterday, but they concentrate on today.” Judith’s 43-year old son said of Mannie: “You look at him and you think, ‘He’s an old man,’ but he’s so funny with these amazing stories. They’re both adventurers, and they love that in each other.” This friendship, since 1999, blossomed into deep romance that survived a few years of conflict about where to live. Mannie, understandably, did not want to leave Brooklyn, while Judith had ties with grandchildren and friends in her suburban community. But true love found trade-oﬀ paths forward. Their wedding song continued: “Fairy tales can come true; it can happen to you if you are young at heart.”

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Healthy schools, healthy children

s children return to school this month, their safety is uppermost on many parent’s minds. The meaning of “safe” schools conjures up different things to diﬀerent parents, but I think we can all agree that we want our children to be safe from violence, cyberbullying and drugs in their classrooms. For those of us in the environmental health field, a safe school also means a place free from lowlevel chronic exposures to toxic chemicals and radiation. Think of it this way – school is a child’s workplace, a place where they spend up to eight hours a day, five days a week, week after week, month after month. Harmful environmental exposures that occur in schools can have a profound and lasting impact on a child’s short and long-term health. So how can we ensure that school districts are taking steps to reduce toxins in and around their buildings? Some school exposures are well understood, but others may not be as obvious. Take exhaust from idling vehicles for example. Diesel exhaust from school buses contains more than forty hazardous air pollutants, and the Environmental Protection Agency says there is no safe level of exposure. Diesel exhaust has been linked to an increased risk of asthma and other respiratory diseases, cardiovascular problems and cancer.

The state Education Department has issued regulations prohibiting any idling of school buses on school grounds, but as with all laws and regulations, enforcement is sometimes lacking. Signs posted where buses drop oﬀ and pick up children are good reminders, as are dashboard signs reminding drivers that New York State has a “no idling” policy. Diesel exhaust is not the only health threat our children face at school. Unlike most of our homes, schools are cleaned every day, using disinfectants, surface cleaners and floor care products. Some very harsh industrial chemicals are contained in these products, which can linger in the air and as residue on desks, cafeteria tables, bathroom surfaces and floors. Although children with asthma and allergies are most aﬀected, any child can exhibit symptoms, such as respiratory symptoms, sore throats, headaches, itchy eyes and skin rashes if they are exposed. Many health experts believe that products used to clean and disinfect our schools should be biobased (made from substances derived from plants, minerals, forestry or marine materials) and even if used undiluted, which is often the case, present no potential for harm. The USDA Bio-Preferred Program or the ChildSafe School Program of Grassroots Environmental Education have the highest standards and have listed the safest

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products to use in schools. New York State passed a law regarding the use of green cleaning products in schools, but the petrochemical industry quietly inserted a clause making the entire law optional. As a result, some schools are following the law; others are not. But here is some good news! In New York, we have passed the only comprehensive ban on the use of pesticides on school grounds, including playgrounds and playing fields. This law, first and only in the nation, prohibits the use of pesticides at all schools, K-12, including daycare centers. There are exemptions for poison ivy and other “public health” threats, but overall it has been a successful law. That said, even as we have worked hard to find solutions for some threats to our children’s health at schools, new threats are

emerging. Three new environmental exposure issues that have come under increasing scrutiny in the past few years are LED lighting, wireless radiation and synthetic turf. LED light bulbs are typically specified for school lighting and it’s easy to understand why. Compared to incandescent lighting, they use a lot less energy and therefore reduce operating costs. But medical researchers are beginning to warn of an unexpected problem: LED lights contain high levels of “blue” light, and exposure to this short wavelength, high energy light from lighting fixtures, tablets and computers can have an adverse impact on the retina of the eye. Children are particularly vulnerable, so it is recommended that schools choose bulbs with a lower color temperature, such as 3,000K or below, not those harsh “white” daylight bulbs in the 5,000K6,000K range. Better yet, schools could go with long-life incandescent bulbs. No risk. Microwave radiation from wireless devices in schools is a diﬃcult issue to address because of the tremendous push toward screen learning, the popularity of wireless devices and the inherently slow pace of science regarding the biological impacts of exposure to RF radiation. While scientists cannot yet prove an absolute cause-and-eﬀect

relationship between exposure and disease, they are closing in on how wireless radiation impacts our nervous and reproductive systems, damages DNA and may cause harm to the developing fetus. More careful placement of routers, turning them oﬀ when not in use and most importantly, installing Ethernet connections whenever possible will reduce exposure risks. Finally, a word about synthetic turf. Many schools are installing these fields, spending millions of dollars to have kids play on 40,000 old ground-up tires, inhaling the dust and enduring searing heat and toxic fumes. The EPA has withdrawn it safety assurance for these fields, the state Health Department is reconsidering its assurance of safety, and more and more communities are thinking twice before spending the money for a synthetic turf field. Similar problems are found with recycled rubber tire playground surfaces. More about this in a future column. So, is your child’s school a healthy school? As a parent, you have the right to know who is making decisions that impact the health of your child, and how those decisions are being made. You can learn more about the science behind these exposures – and the solutions that are available at TheChildSafeSchool. org.

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Respecting dignity of working person

y now I imagine you’ve heard all about “The Cosby Show” actor Geoﬀrey Owens who was job-shamed for working at Trader Joe’s. If you haven’t heard or just to refresh: a customer recognized him, snapped a few unflattering photos of him bagging potatoes and sold it to a tabloid news outlet that gave it a derisive can-you-believe-what-he’sdoing-now hook. If you are a parent, this is a great story to share and discuss with your kids. If you are a young person still in school it is an important lesson to absorb, store away and preserve so you can come back to it. You might find that you will need it one day.

Although Yale graduate Owens admitted to feeling humiliated by being exposed in such a disdainful manner, he said that he was not embarrassed about having a side job at Trader Joe’s and that many working actors need to supplement their income to help support themselves and their families. Social media picked up his cause, which led to myriad media appearances and a viral social media presence. He used the opportunity to give voice to the dignity of work. Here is what he said about that in a Sept. 4 Time magazine video interview: “The fact that I, as the guy from ‘The Cosby Show,’ was shamed about working at Trader Joe’s, that story is going to move on, that’s gonna

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pass. What I hope doesn’t pass is this new recognition, this current sensitivity people are feeling about work and about people working. I hope what continues to resonate is the idea

that one job is not better than another. A certain job might pay more, might have better benefits and might look better on paper, but essentially one kind of work is not better, superior to another kind of work and that we reevaluate that whole idea and we just start honoring the dignity of work and respecting the dignity of the working person.” Ironically, Owens’ job-shaming experience led to thousands of tributes on Twitter, a new acting job with producer-director Tyler Perry and oﬀers of cash gifts from celebrities like rapper Nicki Minaj, all of whom were so moved by Owens. I found the story to be personally uplifting; and, not because Owens benefited with renewed notoriety and a promis-

ing new acting job, but because of his humanity and the dignity he displayed in representing working stiffs all across America, regardless of their stripe or station in life. Bravo Geoffrey Owens. Well done! Andrew Malekoff is the executive director of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, which provides comprehensive mental health services for children from birth through 24 and their families. To find out more, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org. You can see the Time interview with Geoffrey Owens here: http://amp.timeinc.net/ time/5385842/geoffrey-owens-cosby-show-actor-grocerystore-speaks-out?__twitter_ impression=true

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How L.I.’s schools could save environment It’s a fact that Nassau and Suﬀolk counties have some of the poorest air quality in the state. This negatively aﬀects Long Island resident’s ability to breathe and it’s not going to get better any time soon…unless we all work together to change it. To that end, I’ve come up with a solution, utilizing the roughly 30 million square feet of rooftops that encompass all 124 school districts throughout Long Island’s public-school buildings. When a school district applies to the New York State Education Department for aid for a solar panel capital project, certain qualifications must be met, the most important being the project’s capital costs must pay for themselves through energy savings earned on or before the prerequisite 18-year time frame. In short, savings in the electric bill must cover the bond payments so it can stand on its own as a self-sustaining project. Let’s take a look at a test case of a public school solar energy project in Long Beach. Long Beach Public Schools are in the process of getting ap-

proval for a $5.5 million, 1.9 megawatt solar project, with a projected annual savings of $309,000, that has a projected stand-alone payback of 17.8 years. This project falls neatly within NYSED’s required 18year time frame. The beauty of the Long Beach project is that it qualifies for 32.4 percent NYSED aid, which will provide the district with a positive revenue stream of over $119,488 per year for 15 years all the while paying oﬀ the bonded cost of the solar panels through the savings from their lower electric bills. The number of homes powered by a megawatt of solar energy depends on a location’s average sunshine, electricity consumption, temperature and wind. Nationally, it’s roughly 150-165 homes per MW depending on where you live. Using the national average, Long Beach will be using sunshine to replace the fossil-fueled power of roughly 310 homes. As a conservative estimate, this will keep approximately 1900 tons of global warming carbon dioxide gases from entering the atmosphere. For the sake of round num-

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All Things Political bers, let’s imagine we can get 100 of Long Island’s 124 public schools to work together through a massive energy performance contract to install solar panels over the course of a few years. That would generate almost 200 MW of power, enough to power roughly 31,000 homes and save 190,000 tons carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere, thereby protecting the air we breathe from fossil fuel produced electricity. Every participating school would be provided with a monitor that summarizes the green energy created and greenhouse gases saved. If the monitor is

placed by the entrance to a school, all students will see firsthand how"well the solar panels work in all types of weather. Each school district gets capital project reimbursement from NYSED at diﬀerent rates. Wealthy districts get 6 percent-10 percent reimbu, however,however poorer districts get ratios as high as 90 percent or more. Using Long Beach as the model for an average school, if 100 school districts were to participate, this would mean roughly $11,950,000 per year, for 15 years, for public education Island wide. Not too shabby! One concern of school districts is of voided roof warranties, but it hasn’t happened. Many roofing manufacturers, such as Verisco or Carlisle, oﬀer warranty continuation certificates for solar projects. That being said, not a single roof warranty has been breached by a public school solar project in the New York Metro area. Another concern has been what happens if a roof needs to be replaced before an installation of solar panel’s 18-year life expectancy?

The answer is simple. Solar companies use ballasted solar installations that can be easily taken apart, temporarily relocated and reinstalled like an erector set. The cost of removal and reconstruction of a solar array during a roof replacement is minimal, and is baked into a solar project. Keep in mind that if all 124 school districts worked together through a request for proposal, the economies of scale would drive the price down, fueling substantial price savings. If the project is successful and 100 public schools sign on, most of the 430,000 Long Island K-12 students would see solar panels on their schools every day, thus educating them to become good stewards of renewable energy. This model could and would be easily replicated throughout the country. In summary, solar panels provide clean and green energy at no additional cost, raise much needed revenue for public schools, and teach our children that solar power is an important tool to mitigate global warming. Let’s do this!

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Some legal advice heading off to college

our 18-year-old is going to college. Despite what you may feel, she will now be considered an adult in the eyes of the law and university. Your legal rights to make decisions on behalf of your child are entirely changed the moment she turns 18; it’s important you are prepared for what this means once she leaves home. You may still pay for everything in your child’s life, but the reality is you no longer have complete access to her financial, educational, or health records. However, all is not lost; with a little bit of planning you will be able to establish some legal authority to make important financial and health decisions for your child until she is entirely independent. Before you unpack those extra-long twin sheets and set up her microwave and mini fridge it

would be wise to set up a healthcare proxy and power of attorney to be prepared for anything that happens along the way. You may be asking yourself what is a healthcare proxy and why do I need one when my child is perfectly healthy? It’s the same reason why you have insurance and (hopefully) a will prepared: unforeseen events will always happen. It’s wise to take every precaution now so that in the case of an emergency you can tackle things head on. The healthcare proxy will allow your child to appoint you or another trusted adult to make medical decisions for her in the event she is unable to herself. This healthcare proxy should also include HIPPA language, which would enable the doctor to disclose vital medical information to you. Illness can happen more quickly than you think and when

you are towns, and in some cases states, away from your child you will want information as quickly as possible. I learned of a story a few years ago that began when a couple dropped oﬀ their excited 18-year-old daughter at a highranking university across the country. Both parents stayed in a nearby hotel for a few days to make sure that their child had adequately settled in before making their way back home. Three weeks later, an RA called to inform them their daughter was taken to the hospital with a serious case of the flu where she was promptly admitted. The RA was no longer there as she had to get back to her shift, and their daughter and was too ill to speak on the phone. Unfortunately, these wellmeaning parents hadn’t thought to setup a healthcare proxy, leaving the doctors and nurses un-

able to disclose any information on her status citing strict HIPPA laws that protect patient confidentiality. The parents frantically called their lawyer on their way to the airport in extreme distress. They were leaving on the first plane they could book and wanted his help to have access to their daughter’s medical information. He was able to prepare a healthcare proxy for them, but without their daughter’s signature, the papers would be useless until they landed and had her sign in the presence of witnesses. In the end, their daughter recovered after a week in the hospital and two more weeks of bedrest, but the ordeal would have been much less fraught and anxiety provoking if they had had immediate access to her medical information."""" But, your child’s physical health isn’t the only contingency

you should prepare for; her financial health should be equally considered. If your child decides to study abroad during her time as an undergraduate, a durable power of attorney will enable you to wire money from your child’s account to her or even sign important documents — such as a lease for a place to live — in her absence. While these may seem like trivial things now, you don’t want to be stuck in a last-minute situation powerless to lend any assistance.""" All of these legal preparations will make your life infinitely easier once the school year begins, so don’t forget to put these documents on your to do list before the semester begins. Patricia Marcin Farrell Fritz Letters Continued on Page 76

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Shelter Rock Library New Hyde Park Shelter Rock Library 165 Searingtown Road South, Albertson; 516-248-7363; www.srpl.org. SENIOR RAP GROUP Monday, Sept. 17, 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. CANASTA Monday, Sept. 17, 1:30 p.m. Canasta has made a big comeback. Join in playing this very social game. Limited materials

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ing your Great Neck School District address. STICKS IN THE STACKS AT LAKEVILLE The group meets on Wednesdays, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. PARKVILLE’S FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL Saturday, Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m. Enjoy an animated film about Dory, the friendly, forgetful blue tang fish GREAT NECK LIBRARY CLOSING/CANCELLATION INFORMATION ONLINE All Great Neck Library locations will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18 for Yom Kippur Eve. The Station and Lakeville Branches will be closed on Wednesday, Sept.

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Hillside Library Hillside Public Library is located at 155 Lakeville Road in New Hyde Park. Following is a sampling of upcoming events. For a complete listing or to register for programs, go to www.hillsidelibrary.info/ events. MOVIE: “BOOK CLUB” Friday, Sept. 14, 1:30 p.m. Starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda and Candice Bergen. Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading “Fifty Shades of Grey” in their monthly book club. PAINT NIGHT Friday, Sept. 14, 4:30 p.m. Birch Trees with a Glowing Moon: Adults will enjoy paint-

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

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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 Town of North Hempstead sponsors AARP Defensive Driving Courses. The classes, open to drivers age 50 and older, will be held on Sept. 8, Oct. 20, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. For more information, call the Town office at 516-869-6311. To register, make your check payable to AARP. 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.

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Town getting $1M for transportation BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N The Town of North Hempstead will get $1 million in federal funding for Project Independence’s transportation program to assist senior residents and those with disabilities, oﬃcials said last Tuesday. Project Independence, founded in 2006, is an initiative managed by the town’s Department of Services for the Aging that aims to help seniors continue living in their own communities. It oﬀers support groups, social programs, health assistance and transportation. Project Independence’s transportation program extended to residents with disabilities in 2017, following a push by the Disability Advisory Committee and Town Board members unanimously voting in favor. “It is so important that our residents are able to retain their independence by maintaining their mobility and their abil-

ity to age in place,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. The $1 million grant will come from the Federal Transit Administration’s 5310 Program, which provides funding to states to aid nonprofit groups meet the transportation needs of senior adults or those with disabilities, according to its website. “This grant from the FTA will enable us to continue to fund our transportation programs over the next three years,” Bosworth said. “Our seniors, as well as residents with disabilities, will be able to access free taxi rides for grocery shopping and discounted taxi rides for medical appointments.” According to town oﬃcials, Project Independence has assisted over 50,000 senior residents. For more information about the town’s transportation programs, Project Independence, or any other program, call 311.

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Police to teach teens about school risks Ryder to host forum at Hofstra on cyberbullying, active shooters, drug addiction BY T E R I W EST The Nassau County Police Department will host a forum to address issues of school safety, including active shooters, drug addiction and cyberbullying, on Sept. 25 at Hofstra University. Speakers will also teach attendees about “stop the bleed,” a procedure for administering first aid to shooting victims. The forum is intended for children and young adults from sixth grade through college because they tend to be at risk, said Nassau County police detective Maureen Roach. For months, Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder has been leading an eﬀort to hold community meetings to educate the public about the dangers of drugs. He thought a forum would be a good way to expand on the program and has been working closely with County Executive Laura Curran to prepare it. “The School Safety Forum is part of our ongoing eﬀorts to ensure the safety of our communities and educational institutions,” Curran said in a written statement. “We will continue to work together with our schools, community organizations, and the Commissioner’s Community Council to improve communication, col-

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encouraging awareness and education about the issue while strengthening enforcement. The enforcement aspect of the program involves the department conducting arrests of drug dealers while oﬀering treatment and diversion programming for individuals who experience overdoses. The first community the department took the initiative to was Massapequa. “We saturated the community with enforcement, made many arrests and then went 60 days later,” Roach said. “Drug overdoses had significantly decreased.” The initiative is called Operation Natalie, named after Natalie Ciappa, a high school student from Massapequa who died from a drug overdose 10 years ago. Her father, Victor Ciappa, might speak at the forum, Roach said. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex in Uniondale. Every young adult in attendance will receive a raﬄe ticket for the opportunity to win one of 25 gift certificates funded by the Nassau County Police Department Foundation. Reach reporter Teri West at twest@ theislandnow.com, by phone at 516-3071045, ext. 215, or follower her on Twitter @mango266.

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G.N. Adult Learning Center gets $450K Grant will fund h.s. equivalency, literacy programs BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N The Great Neck Public Schools Adult Learning Center received $450,000 from the state Education Department, school oﬃcials announced on Thursday, which will go toward its high school equivalency and English literacy programs. The funding stems from a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant, which aims to provide adult education and literacy services to help people who are out of school become literate and economically self-suﬃcient. This grant will fund the English as a New Language and High School Equivalency programs from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2021. “The Great Neck Adult Learning Center provides a unique opportunity for adult students to improve their English proficiency skills or earn a high school equivalency diploma,” Errin Hatwood, director of the Adult Learning Center, said in a statement. “This multi-year WIOA grant will allow us to continue providing our students with the necessary skills and knowledge to access college

and navigate an ever-changing workforce.” Exact registration numbers for the Adult Learning Center are unclear, but 31 people graduated with high school equivalence degrees and 18 from its English as a New Language program in June. Also among the center’s courses are a conversation class, book club, citizenship test preparation, computer courses and Crossroads Cafe, according to the center’s website. “Of equal importance, the award will be used to offset our reliance on school district funds,” Hatwood said. The grant application, which took approximately four months to complete, was compiled by a team of guidance counselors, teachers, office staff members and the program director at the Adult Learning Center. The center is located at 105 Clover Drive in Great Neck. For more information, please contact the Adult Learning Center at 516-441-4950, or visit its website at https://www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/alc.

NHP State Farm to close Office closure announced in 2017 will soon take effect BY R E B ECC A K L A R A State Farm oﬃce in New Hyde Park is expected to close by the end of November, according to a company representative. Employees were notified in January 2017 to give them time to “make personal and professional decisions,” spokeswoman Anna Bryant said.# “We understand that these changes can have a significant

impact on our most important resource, our employees. We would not be where we are today if it were not for our agents and employees, and that is why we work to assist them throughout any change,” Bryant said. Employees were given the opportunity to apply for open positions in other locations, Bryant said. The oﬃce employs 82 people, according to Newsday. The State Farm oﬃce is lo-

cated at 1985 Marcus Ave. “To remain competitive and adapt to the needs of our customers, we must continuously plan for the future,” Bryant said. “State Farm is gaining eﬃciency through streamlining and improving processes, leveraging technology, and concentrating employees in larger locations.” In May 2017, State Farm announced that 11 oﬃces across the country would close by 2021.

The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency has granted another 10 years in tax breaks to keep the#NPD Group in Port Washington. “They had a 10-year PILOT which is scheduled to expire on Dec. 31,” said#Joseph J. Kearney, the executive director of the Nassau IDA, referring to an agreement for payments in lieu of taxes. “In order to renovate their building and commit to maintaining their jobs, and to add jobs, they asked the IDA to basically extend that PILOT for another 10 years.” The NPD Group, a market research firm with headquarters at# 900 West Shore Road, employs more than 1,000 people at 27 oﬃces around the globe. More than half of those employees are based in Port Washington — currently 623 — and Kearney said the company pledged to hire another 11 workers should the tax exemption be granted. “They had the ability and said they could move [the jobs] to other facilities that they had outside the state,” he said.# The new agreement, which begins on Jan. 1, freezes the property tax rate for three years before increases of 0.73 percent each year for the next seven years, Kearney said. According to analysis in the IDA application, the NPD Group would pay $640,846 in lieu of taxes each of the first three years, which would increase to $674,319 by 2028. According to the NPD Group application, the company paid $832,740 in 2018 as part of its current PILOT agreement but said that the taxes based on the property’s assessed value would be only $640,000. A company attorney told Newsday that the deal was trying to return the pay-

ments to “the right level.” As part of the agreement, the NPD Group will begin a $19.67 million project that will renovate its Port Washington headquarters and update the information technology equipment, according to the NPD Group’s application submitted to the IDA in May. The IDA approved a sales tax exemption of up to $1.7 million for the purchase of equipment and materials for the renovation, Kearney confirmed. In the application submitted to the IDA, NPD Group#CFO Thomas A. Lynch made several threats to leave Nassau should the tax breaks not be approved. “Without such benefits, NPD would look to expand one of its existing facilities outside of New York state, either domestically or internationally, where the construction costs and the expense of operating the facility would be significantly less than in Nassau County,” he wrote. But not everyone was thrilled about the exemption. According to Michael Raniere, the attorney for the Roslyn school district, the tax exemptions would cost the district#$200,000, “which will have to be borne by the other taxpayers,” he told Newsday. Although the headquarters is located in Port Washington, Roslyn was the only school district listed on the NPD Group’s application. But Kearney said the high salaries paid by the NPD Group — the average salary ranges from $67,458 for administrative workers to $180,517 for management — justifies the tax exemptions to keep the jobs in Nassau. “It’s a lot of money,” he said. Reach reporter Luke Torrance by email at ltorrance@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516-3071045, ext. 214, or follow him on Twitter @LukeATorrance

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Sewanhaka celebrates teachers, staff Sewanhaka Central High School District welcomed its teaching staﬀ back to school on Sept. 4 in the auditorium at Sewanhaka High School. Educators from around the district received inspiration from building leaders, including Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Kathleen Sottile, who shared how integral the district’s teachers are to the student body. “It is not an exaggeration that an awesome teacher can change a student’s life, and for some of our students you will be the most influential role model they have,” Sottile said. The professional staﬀ also heard from Board of Education President David Del Santo, Sewanhaka Federation of Teachers President Joseph Grossi, Sewanhaka Central Council of PTAs President Marie Saint Vil and Superintendent Ralph Ferrie, who expressed his gratitude to the educators and his hope for the upcoming school year.

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Sewanhaka Central High School District honored those who have served the district for 25 years on opening day. “My dream this year is that you and your students think of school as a place where communities of learners gather to do interesting work that matters. As you greet your students’ tomorrow be certain to help them

learn, smile and belong,” Ferrie said. The school communities also celebrated staﬀ members with 25 years of service to the district including" Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and

Administration John Capozzi and Elmont Memorial typist clerk Jeanine Salierno. Floral Park Memorial’s audio-visual helper Marinela Crudo, world languages teacher Veronica Powers-Scollo, physi-

cal education teacher Michael Spina and social studies teacher Wendy White celebrated 25 years of service. New Hyde Park Memorial’s special education teacher Lisa Basil, chairperson of social studies Thomas Galvin and special education teacher Marjorie Nemorin-Lyn celebrated 25 years of service. Sewanhaka High School’s technology teacher John Koscinski and English teacher Karen Walsh celebrated 25 years of service. Recipients of the Superintendent’s Teacher of the Year award – Elmont Memorial special education teacher Colleen Brown, Floral Park Memorial mathematics teacher Lisa Clark, H. Frank Carey world languages teacher Joanne Molino, New Hyde Park Memorial social studies teacher Renee Madigan and Sewanhaka social studies teacher Michael Sakowich – were also recognized.

First day of pre-K at NHP-GCP For the first time since the program’s inception, Universal Pre-K will be housed at Manor Oaks School in the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School District this school year. The SCOPE-run program kicked oﬀ on Sept. 5, bringing fun and educational activities to the district’s pre-K students. According to Superintendent Jennifer Morrison, the change in location was important to the district because it provides the youngsters an opportunity to get acclimated to the school building and familiar with daily routines. In addition, it allows kindergarten

and pre-K teachers a chance to work together to improve educational outcomes. The students in both the morning and afternoon classes on the first day listened

to books read aloud by their teachers. They also played with toys, sang songs, enjoyed a snack and played outside on the playground.

College, career Floral Park Junior Woman’s Club to host craft fair night at Sewanhaka The Sewanhaka Central High School District and the Sewanhaka Central Council of PTAs are sponsoring College and Career Night on Monday, Sept. 24 at Sewanhaka High School at 7 p.m. Representatives from approximately 100 colleges, universities, technical and business

schools, schools specializing in specific areas, military academies and the Armed Forces will be in attendance to speak with parents and students. Included in their presentation will be information on programs of study, admission requirements, scholarships and financial aid. All are welcome.

The Floral Park Junior Woman’s Club is sponsoring a craft and vendor fair to benefit the student scholarship fund. The event will be held Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Memorial Park, Tulip and Plainfield Avenues."The rain date is Sunday,

Sept. 23rd. " Crafts, jewelry, name brand vendors and other moderately priced items for the home and garden." The club is still accepting vendors for this fair. For information, call Andrea at 516-328-6444.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Herricks students head into 2018-19 The 2018-19 school year is under way in Herricks Public Schools, which welcomed students into facilities on Sept. 4. Herricks High School unveiled its newly renovated cafeteria and kitchen that was part of the school bond’s second phase. At the elementary schools, buses, staﬀ members and parents pulled into smoother parking lots that were resurfaced during the summer and walked up to new exterior doors via repaired sidewalks and curbs. Denton Avenue School’s entry loop was replaced to facilitate better traﬃc flow. Districtwide, all classroom doors are now equipped with “smart locks” to ensure safety. Fencing, parking lot resurfacing at the community center, renovations to the middle school athletic fields, and stage lighting and curtain replacements in the high school auditorium were all carried out thanks to state and county grants. Many students were greeted by new administrators. Herricks Middle School welcomed Brian McConaghy as principal and Matthew Hubbard as an assistant principal, while Joan Keegan has taken on her role as Herricks High School principal. At Denton Avenue and Searingtown Schools, respectively, new principals Loren Borgese and Diana DeGiorgio introduced themselves to students and parents and visited classrooms throughout opening day. This school year brings expansion of Project Lead the Way to grades seven and eight, continuation of robotics team opportunities, replacement of musical instruments, addition of the Naviance Career Exploration Program for middle school students, introduction of the iXL Math Support Program for the elementary schools and instructional technology upgrades. Herricks schools are also continuing their emphasis on social-emotional learning and programs that promote mindfulness at all levels to equip students with self-management, social awareness and stress-reduction skills. Follow the Herricks Public Schools on Facebook, @HerricksSchools on Twitter and visit www.herricks.org regularly to stay up to date with the latest announcements and success stories.

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s part of its “Countdown to Apollo at 50” celebration, the Cradle of Aviation Museum and Education Center will present “An Evening with Al Worden” on Monday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in the museum’s Dome Theater.! Between July 26 to Aug. 7, 1971, Worden was the Endeavour command module pilot on Apollo 15, which was considered the most ambitious and most scientific of all the Apollo missions, setting several moon records for NASA including the longest lunar surface stay time, the longest lunar extravehicular activity, and the first use of a lunar roving vehicle.! Worden spent six days orbiting the moon, three of which he spent in isolation collecting data and conducting science experiments. During that time, he photographed and mapped almost 25% of the lunar surface, the first time it had ever been accomplished. On the return trip, he was the first person to space walk in deep space outside the command module for a total of 38 minutes. Worden is also one of only 24 people who have ever flown to the Moon. A highly sought-after motivational speaker and bestselling author of three books, Worden will engage the audi-

ence, sharing the excitement of his experiences and inspiring the next generation to excel in science, engineering and exploration.! Worden was born in Jackson, Mich. He received a bachelor of military science degree in 1955 from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and he earned M.S. degrees in astronautical and aeronautical engineering and in instrumentation engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 1963. He was a U.S. Air Force pilot and a commercial test pilot before joining the space program in 1966. During the Apollo 15 mission, he orbited the Moon while commander David Scott and lunar module pilot James Irwin descended to the moon’s surface. On the return trip, Worden took a spacewalk — at what was then the record distance from Earth for such activity, about 315,000 km (196,000 miles) — retrieving cassettes containing films of the Moon from the rear of a sub-satellite that they had sent into orbit two days previously. After serving at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Ames Research Center in Moﬀett Field, Calif., from 1972 to

1975, Worden resigned from the Air Force and the space program to enter private enterprises in Colorado and Florida. He wrote two books in 1974, a book of poetry, “Hello Earth — Greetings from Endeavour,” and a children’s book, “I Want to Know About a Flight to the Moon.” He also wrote “Falling to Earth: An Apollo 15 Astronaut’s Journey to the Moon” in 2011. In a foreword to “Falling to Earth,” Fred Rogers says of Worden,!“Of course he’s a great scientist, but one of the great things about him is that he uses his gift of communication to make traveling in space so much more comprehensible to those of us who stay on Earth.” The Cradle of Aviation Museum and Education Center is home to over 75 planes and spacecraft representing over 100 years of aviation history and Long Island’s only Giant Screen Dome Theater.!! Currently, the museum is celebrating “Countdown to Apollo at 50,” sponsored by the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation, showcasing Long Island and Grumman’s significant role in the Apollo program.! The museum was recently recognized and listed on New

York State’s National Register of Historic Places as a significant part of American history. The Cradle of Aviation Museum is located on Museum Row, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., in East Garden City.! For more information, call 516-572-4111 or visit www.cradleofaviation.org. Tickets to Worden’s event are are $20 or $15 for museum members. Seating is limited. Call 516-572-4066 for reservations or go to! http://bit. ly/2Nso4Jt! to purchase advance tickets.

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The top seven events

Meet the author of “Sunrise Highway”

Friday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.

From author Peter Blauner, the writer Dennis Lehane calls “one of the most consistently bracing and interesting voices in American crime literature,” comes a new thriller that dates back to a gruesome murder of a Long Island schoolgirl in the 1970s and features a lone young cop on the trail of the powerful killer determined not just to stop her, but to make her pay. Where: Turn of the Corkscrew Books and Wine 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre Info: (516) 764-6000 • turnofthecorkscrew.com

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The award-winning songwriter, composer and pianist will perform his classics, including “Calendar Girl,” “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” his original version of the hit song “Love Will Keep Us Together,” and “Laughter in the Rain,” as well as songs from his latest album, I Do It for Applause.

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Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville Info & Tickets: (516) 299-3100 tillescenter.org

Larson Legacy Concert: Jay Adana

Sunday, Sept. 23 at 3 p.m.

2018 Jonathan Larson Grant winner Jay Adana presents a concert of pieces from the new musical, “The Loophole,” about a brilliant biracial scientist and cartographer sequestered in her white father’s house on the outskirts of Atlanta in the last year of the American Civil War. Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City Info & Tickets: (516) 877-4000 pac.adelphi.edu

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One of the world’s most distinctive singing voices and a former member of Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald has had a successful solo career over the years and will perform songs from Enter Wide Open, his first new album in nine years, and some of his earlier co-writing gems like “What A Fool Believes.” Where: The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300 paramountny.com

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Hofstra Universityâ€™s 15th Annual Great Writers, Great Readings Series: Gary Janetti

Monday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Four-time Emmy-nominated TV writer and producer Gary Janetti has written for Foxâ€™s â€œFamily Guy,â€? NBCâ€™s â€œWill & Graceâ€? and, most recently, all episodes of the PBS series â€œVicious,â€? starring Sir Ian McKellen. The Hofstra graduate launches this seasonâ€™s popular lecture series at this event, which is free and open to the public. Where: Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus, Hofstra University, Hempstead Info: (516) 463-5669 â€˘ hofstra.edu

Robby Krieger of The Doors with guest Memphis Crawl

Thursday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m.

This concert features Robby Krieger, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer listed as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, who played with The Doors during the rock bandâ€™s heyday, co-writing many of their songs â€” from â€œLight My Fireâ€? and â€œLove Me Two Times,â€? to â€œTouch Meâ€? and â€œLove Her Madly.â€? Where: The Space at Westbury, 250 Post Ave., Westbury Info & Tickets: (516) 283-5566 â€˘ thespaceatwestbury.com

Jason Alexander: Music! Comedy! Musical Comedy!

Thursday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m.

The actor, comedian and â€œSeinfeldâ€? alum will show oďŹ€ his Broadway musical chops at this show that combines music and laughs. Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5211 â€˘ thetheatreatwestbury.com

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Friday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Sept. 23, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. (also same times on Sept. 28 through 30)

Inspired by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann’s beloved children’s book of the same title, “Pinkalicious” is the musical tale of a young girl with an appetite for pink cupcakes. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s oﬃce with Pinkititis, an aﬄiction that turns her pink from head to toe — a dream come true for this pink-loving enthusiast. Reserved seating tickets: $12 ($10 LICM members with proper ID).

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Mineola Street Fair

Sunday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain date Sunday, Oct. 7)

Produced by Nassau County Craft Shows, this free street fair will include live music and entertainment; all types of food provided by local restaurants and food trucks; pony rides, a petting zoo, and inflatables for children; and Long Island’s finest vendors selling their handmade and handpicked treasures.

Where: Jericho Turnpike between Mineola Blvd. and Willis Ave., Mineola | Info: 516-422-6000 or mineolachamber.com or nassaucountycraftshows.com

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Tuesday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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In this illustrated companion to the Caldecott Honor Book, “Green,” award-winning artist Laura Vaccaro Seeger expresses the ways in which color evokes emotion, and in doing so, tells the story of one special and enduring friendship in her latest children’s book, “Blue.” #

Where: Turn of the Corkscrew Books and Wine, 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre | Info: 516-764-6000 or turnofthecorkscrew.com

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Northwell what NHP street fair ordered Health network an added attraction to festival being held Saturday on Jericho Turnpike BY R E B ECC A K L A R Northwell Health will sponsor the New Hyde Park street fair on Saturday for the fourth year. Mayor Lawrence Montreuil said in a letter to residents that the village is “delighted” to partner once again with the New Hyde Park-based health care conglomerate. From 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. along Jericho Turnpike from New Hyde Park Road to Covert Avenue, plus parts of Lakeville Road, residents can come out for the village’s 23rd annual street fair. Saturday’s event will feature more than 150 vendors and crafters. In addition to the sidewalk sales, there will be prizes and giveaway and a scavenger hunt, according to a village flier. There will also be food from various nations at the

fair. Northwell will also be bringing its “Health and Wellness Pavilion” to the fair, the

village announced. The pavilion will be located at Lakeville Road and Jericho Turnpike. In addition to the street

fair shopping, children can go on inflatable rides in the Central Boulevard parking lot. For the second year in a

row, the village street fair will also feature live music!at the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and Covert Avenue. The local band His Boy Elroy will perform between! 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., sponsored by the New Hyde Park Funeral Home and the Katie McBride Foundation. The Katie McBride Foundation will have a table by the band stage, and will hand out giveaways and information about upcoming events. Another local foundation, the Gladiator Fund, will set up on Herkomer Street and sell grilled corn on the cob. The Gladiator Fund focuses on helping New Hyde Park families in need. State Sen. Elaine Phillips will also be at the street fair, village officials said. Phillips will have a table set up in front of Village Hall. The street fair rain date is Saturday, Sept. 22.

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A celebration 40 years in making Williston Day Street Fair marks anniversary of event that captures small-town feel BY R E B ECC A K L A R In September 1978 the Yankees and Boston Red Sox faced oﬀ in a series of games leading" to the Yankees’ victory in a one-game tiebreaker to determine the American League East champion. That same month, Muhammed Ali beat Leon Spinks in a surprise victory and became the heavyweight champion before an estimated television audience of 90 million. In Williston Park and East Williston, September 1978 holds another piece of historical significance – it marks the start of a 40year and counting tradition of the annual Williston Day Street Fair. Sunday’s aﬀair will be the 40th consecutive year the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce has run the community event independently. Keeping the fair under the chamber’s control has allowed it to remain more community-oriented than other Long Island street fairs," chamber Executive Director Lucille Walters said in a previous interview.

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While You Wait Polish & Rhodium Service Engagement & Wedding Bands, etc. - Orig. $75

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Mon.-Thurs. 10am-12pm & 6-8pm FALL CLASSES ARE BEGINNING

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Fall Programs for Toddlers, Children Teens & Adults Mornings, Evenings, All Levels NEW MOMMY-MOVES PROGRAM FOR MOM & BABY (3 MOS +) • AM Belly Dance Class • Dance for Children & Adults with Special Needs (Group or Private)

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Preplanning a funeral is undoubtedly one of the biggest and most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. Whether it is for you or a loved one, the first step is obtaining all the necessary information to make an informed decision. More and more people are choosing to preplan/prepay their funeral and burial expenses. In doing so, they recognize that it is smart financial planning and provides great emotional relief for themselves and their loved ones. Prepaying your funeral will allow you to make your own funeral plans, but, more importantly, preplanning will spare surviving relatives and loved ones from the emotional burden of having to make decisions at a time of great stress and grief. The most common questions people ask when they are considering preplanning their funeral arrangements are:

We are proud to announce a major renovation to our facility. Our promise is to provide the upmost attention to detail to your family. Your family will receive concierge like service in an elegant home like surrounding. We offer a complete range of affordable, quality services from Traditional Funerals to Simple Cremation.

#1. Why Pre Plan at all? • Allows individuals the opportunity to make personal and specific selections for the funeral service that most closely meets their needs. • Spares loved ones from having to second-guess the wishes of the deceased at the time of need. • Allows for time to research funeral homes, burial options, and financial considerations; • Provides an option to set aside funds for final expenses, relieving family members of an unexpected financial burden. #2. Why Pre Pay for my arrangements? • Placing the cost of the funeral (at today's prices) in an investment vehicle, so that the interest earned will keep pace with inflation to cover the cost of the funeral (at future prices) when the death occurs. • Prevents life insurance policies from being depleted at the time of a loved one's death. • Allows individuals to consider options while they are better prepared to make sound, fiscally responsible decisions. • Spares loved ones the unexpected cost of a funeral during a stressful time. Roslyn Heights Funeral Home offers price guaranteed pre-arrangement thru PREPLAN a funeral trust pre-funding program backed by the NYS Funeral Directors Association, Inc. call 516-621-4545 for more information.

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Classes offered in: Ballet, Theater Dance, Musical Theater, Acting, Voice & more REGISTER NOW FOR OUR FALL CLASSES • Reserve Your Princess Birthday Party • Call to inquire about our Pre-Professional Ballet & Theater Dance Company Auditions

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Serving the Community for Over 30 Years!

RESTAURANT SUNDAY BRUNCH

Lunch Specials

11:30-3PM

starting at…

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YOUR CHILD’S ROAD TO SUCCESS STARTS HERE!

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE Where You Always Taste The Difference! FINEST INGREDIENTS GREAT SERVICE

Serving the community for over 38 years

Our services are performed by licensed and insured professionals. We tailor our services to your child’s specific needs. • SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPY for children and adults • Occupational Therapy for Children • Academic Tutoring • Reading Improvement • Fast ForWord • High School Entrance Exam Prep • Now Accepting Registration

OF THE WILLISTONS, INC

Speech • Education • Evaluation • Development • Service

Eileen M. Devaney, MS, CC-LP, Director

129A Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596 516-742-5243 • www.seedsofthewillistons.com

Pottery Classes For All Ages • Get Your Hands Dirty This Fall • Wheel and Hand Building • After-School Kid’s Classes GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Get Together With Friends With A PARTTERY

Come See Our Handmade Pottery and Jewelry for Sale. One of a kind pieces!

Teen Wheel Class available on Thursdays 4:30 to 6:30 pm

315A Willis Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501

516-493-9490

www.islandpotterystudio.com Nassau County’s Premier Pottery Studio

Join Us For Lunch & Dinner Specials

PRICE FIXED

LUNCH

PRICE FIXED

DINNER

14.95 21.95

Choice of Appetizer and Entree Coffee & Dessert Monday-Friday

Choice of Appetizer and Entree w/Side Coffee & Dessert Sunday-Thursday

2.00 Off Any Pie

Not valid on deliveries. Not to be combined with any other offers. Exp. 9/30/18

CATERING Available in our Party Room for any Special Event

Now Serving Homemade Italian Gelato

To us, Cugini is home…so you are more than a customer. You are a friend who comes to visit. We extend our welcome to you as a guest in our home. Like us on facebook. Check out our daily specials. WE DELIVER

Family owned and operated since 1992.

432 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY 11501

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OPEN 7 DAYS Mon-Thur. 11-10, Fri. & Sat. 11-11, Sun. Noon-10

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A LOOK BACK

D & J’s

PRINTING COMPANY ★

627 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596

516-248-7524

★

Serving our community for all its printing needs for the past Years! djprint@yahoo.com • fax: 516-741-9251

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It’s Never Too Late to Get Healthy

GRAND OPENING!

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2 Slices & Beverage…$6

PICK-UP or DINE IN WITH COUPON Not to be combined w/any other offer or coupon. Must show ID. Exp. 9/30/18

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ANY LARGE PIE PICK-UP or DINE IN WITH COUPON Not to be combined w/any other offer or coupon. Exp. 9/30/18

ANY HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE 15%Off Any order For complete details visit: fitnessfiguresny.com Mon.-Thurs. 6:30am-8pm, Fri. 6:30am-5:00pm, Sat. & Sun. 8am-1pm

Call Debbie For Your Personal Tour Today 516-294-2998

Advanced Cardiology Ronald A. Stevens, MD

516-408-3423

CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER

Gail E. Stevens, D.C. Londa Hackett, LAc

PICK-UP or DINE IN WITH COUPON Not to be combined w/any other offer or coupon. Must show ID. Exp. 9/30/18

HOURS: Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 11am-9pm. Closed Sun.

All 3 Conveniently located at:

We Deliver • Curbside Pick-Up Available PIZZERIA and RESTAURANT

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516-294-1100

LUNCH | DINNER | CATERING

228 Old Country Rd., Mineola/Garden City

516-248-6390/6391

166 East Jericho Tpke., Mineola, NY 11501

THE HEIGHT OF GREAT TASTE! Premium Bagels, Cold Cuts, Sandwiches, Salads and More!

Great Low Prices on PACKAGE #1 Boar’s Head Meats & Cheeses 1 Dozen Bagels • Corporate Accounts 31/2 lbs of Any Cream Welcome Cheese (your choice) BUY 1 lb. ANY HOMEMADE Any 3 Bakery Items SALAD/CREAM CHEESE 1 Box of Coffee 1/2 Gal. Orange Juice AND GET 1/2 lb. FREE! Only. $59.95

Now…

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PACKAGE #2 1 Dozen Bagels 2- 1/2 lbs of Any Boar’s Head Meats 2- 1/4 lb. Any Boar’s Head Cheese 2 lbs. Any Homemade Salad 1 Box of our Famous Iced Tea/Lemonade Mixer Only. $64.95

Now…

$49.95

Coupon exp. 11/16/18

10% Off

Any Catering Order Over $100 Coupon exp. 11/16/18

2 Eggs w/Cheese on roll/bagel w/16 oz. Coffee/Tea

$3.99

Coupon exp. 11/16/18

$10.00

Baker’s Dozen Bagels Coupon exp. 11/16/18

$2.00 Off

Any Cold Cut or Deli Sandwich Coupon exp. 11/16/18

• We Accept Local Competitors Coupons • FREE DELIVERY ($15 mn.) • We also have DIET BAGELS (No Sugar, Low Carbs) • Call ahead & have your oder ready for pick up

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Come stop by at our booth at the 40th Anniversary of

T H E W I L L I S T O N DAY S T R E E T FA I R Sunday, September 16th | 11:00am â€“ 5:00pm Rain Date: Sunday, September 23rd

Meet some of our agents at our booth:

Jill Brown

Hope Hassouni

Susan Hucke

Tara Matchton

Karen Sharf

Wendy Osinoff-Sutton

Wheatley Plaza Office | 516.626.7600 | 342 Wheatley Plaza, Greenvale, NY | danielgale.com Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

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FALL CLASSES 2018 UNLEASH YOUR CHILD’S IMAGINATION THIS FALL!

EXPERIENCE AN EXCITING RANGE OF CLASSES FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES & ABILITIES

SEPT - DEC (13 SESSIONS)

SEPT - DEC (12 SESSIONS)

SEPT - DEC (14 SESSIONS)

PRIMARY BALLET

NEW* ACTING FOR FILM

Ages 9+ Learn acting techniques for theatre and film by working on scenes to be performed live before an audience and recorded on film. Class includes joint scenework, improvisation and relaxation techniques.

SPIRIT OF CLAY

Ages 7+ Fire up your creativity and join the fun! Explore the exciting world of clay through a wide range of projects with hand building, an introduction to the potters wheel and glazing techniques. Students learn in a supportive setting with individual instruction and inspiration.

SEPT - DEC (12 SESSIONS)

SEPT - DEC (13 SESSIONS)

SEPT - MAY (30 SESSIONS)

VOCAL EXPRESSIONS JR. CHORAL GROUP

FENCING

Beginner - Advanced Learn footwork, tactics, and timing from a Ages 7+ Let’s bring down the house! This modern vocal fencing master. Placement is based on group will sing the latest music with dynamic student’s level, assessed by instructor. style and passion.

PAINLESS PIANO

Ages 4-8 Lessons for young children designed specifically to make the process of learning piano easy and fun. Students will be taught to play a variety of popular and classical pieces.

SEPT - DEC (13 SESSIONS)

SEPT - DEC (12 SESSIONS)

CHESS

DRAWING AND PAINTING

ROBOTICS

Ages 3 1/2 - 5 In a nurturing environment, children explore creative and standardized movement. Students are introduced to basic ballet with an emphasis on the joy of dance!

Ages 5-16 Taught by professional chess masters. Intellectual creativity at its best! Chess time is split between instruction and tournament play. Students will learn chess notation, strategies and tactics as well as develop strategies to improve their skills in an enjoyable environment.

Ages 7+ A focus on drawing and painting from observation and imagination, using pencil, charcoal, pastels and paint. Form, color, composition and perspective will be emphasized through stimulating and innovative projects.

Ages 7+ Students will build and learn to write programs for the Vex IQ robot and will work through a series of guided physical challenges with their robots to develop programming skills.

113 MIDDLE NECK ROAD, GREAT NECK, NY 11021 | 516-829-2570 | GOLDCOASTARTS.ORG

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Blues guitarist, singer to help raise money

Thursday September 20 7:30 PM All Are Welcome

HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?

THE STATE OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY TODAY Robert P. Jones, PhD, author of The End of White Christian America “Quite possibly the most illuminating text for this election year.” —The New York Times Book Review

Celebrated blues guitarist and singer Toby Walker will entertain guests at a fundraiser sponsored by the Pulse Center for Patient Safety, Education & Advocacy on Sunday Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Brokerage Comedy Club,!2797 Merrick Road in!Bellmore. Walker has been described by other blues luminaries as “a fingerpicking guitar virtuoso” and “one of the most enjoyable artists in today’s blues’ world.” His music, which draws heavily on traditional “roots” styles, is complemented by an engaging stage presence. Ilene Corina, Pulse CPSEA president,

says, “Toby’s one of those rare talents who can command any stage from a club to a stadium with just his guitar, his personality and his voice. We’re so lucky to have him play for the Pulse patient safety community. You won’t want to miss this performance.” She adds, “As well as having a great evening out, everyone who attends will be supporting our programs aimed at keeping patients safer in the health care system.” Tickets to the performance are $20 and can be purchased by going to!https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/the-healing-power-of-music-storytelling-and-laughter-tickets-46576120430. Pulse CPSEA is based in!Wantagh. !

PLURALISM AND AMERICAN IDENTITY • How ethno-religious divides resulted in the election of President Trump • Challenges to traditional political parties, religious groups and democracy $5 Suggested Donation | Open to All | RSVP: uucsr.org/jones

Unitarian Universalist

Congregation at Shelter Rock

Human. Kind.

48 Shelter Rock Rd Manhasset, NY 11030 uucsr.org | 516.627.6560

SID JACOBSON JCC’s

STRONGER THAN

CANCER 5K

BENEFITING THE NANCY NAN MARX CANCER WELLNESS CENTER

SUNDAY, OCTOBER OCTO 7 | EAST HILLS | 9:30AM

WE PARTICIPATE

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Annual Italian fest to return to Hofstra Celebrate Italy’s cultural and culinary influence on America at one of the largest and most beautiful outdoor festivals on Long Island. Hofstra University will host the 26th Annual Italian Experience Festival on Sunday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.!The festival will take place outdoors, rain or shine, on the South Campus. The Italian Experience Festival is a popular tradition that features a full itinerary of crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities and food. New this year to the festival’s entertainment lineup are singer and actress Francesca Capetta; Mickela Mallozzi from the Emmy Award-winning program “Bare Feet”; and Italian singer and actor Ciro Acampora. Singer and actress Capetta recently made her! Carnegie Hall! debut in the sold-out solo show, “Francesca Capetta Sings Dean Martin,” with!the late FrenchItalian Tony Award-winner Liliane Montevecchi!as a special guest. She has been spotlighted in “Broadway’s Rising Stars” at!Town Hall; “Francesca Capetta: An Italian In New York” at!Feinstein’s/54 Below; “Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic” at the! Broadway Liberty Theater;! “Sempreverde” at the Queens Theater in the Park; and “Bloody Beginning” at the Weylin Theater. Earlier this season, she premiered her solo show, “Broadway and Jazz in Italy,” and she will be performing in the leading role of Maria Montessori in the new musical “La Dottoressa” at!Lincoln Center.! The daughter of Italian immigrant

parents from Minturno (Lazio region), Mallozzi plays classical and jazz piano, violin and flute. She attended New York University for Music Composition, spending two summers abroad with the NYU Florence Program and in Rome as an AIAE Programma Ponte scholarship recipient. After graduation and a stint working for a music management company, Mallozzi reentered the world of dance and began teaching jazz, tap, ballet and lyrical at the Locust Performing Arts Center in Stamford, CT, as well as The Masala Bhangra Workout® at The Ailey Extension in New York City.! Mallozzi created the Bare Feet project in 2010 to express her fascination for travel, folk dance and music. She created the Bare Feet Blog, documenting her dance adventures around the world. This evolved into the Emmy® Award-winning TV series on public television nationwide, “Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi.” Returning entertainment at the festival includes emcee Cav. Josephine A. Maietta, president, AIAE, and radio host of “Sabato Italiano” on WRHU-88.7 FM; the Sons of Italy; the Bronx Opera Company; and the Long Island Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra. Festival admission is $6; $5 for senior citizens; and free for children under 12. Hofstra students, faculty, and staﬀ are admitted free upon presentation of a current Hofstra Card. For more information about the festival call!516-463-6582!or visit!hofstra. edu/festivals.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar NYCB LIVE, HOME OF NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • www.nycblive.com Sunday, Sept. 16, 1 p.m. New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers Saturday, Sept. 22, 1 p.m. André Rieu Sunday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. Long Island National College Fair NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5205 • www.thetheatreatwestbury. com Sunday, Sept. 16, 3 p.m. Dick Fox’s Fall Doo Wop Extravaganza Thursday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m. Million Dollar Quartet Saturday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m. Wayne Newton — Up Close and Personal Thursday, Sept. 27, 8 p.m. Jason Alexander: Music! Comedy! Musical Comedy! THE PARAMOUNT 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 • www.paramountny.com Friday, Sept. 14, 9 p.m. MC50 Presents Kick Out the Jams: The 50th Anniversary Tour Saturday, Sept. 15, 8 p.m. The Paramount Comedy Series Presents: Chip Chipperson Wednesday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m. An Evening with Sarah McLachlan Thursday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m. The Paramount Comedy Series Presents: Iliza THE SPACE AT WESTBURY 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283-5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury.com Friday, Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m. Triton Fights 9 Friday, Sept. 21, 8 p.m. An Evening with Nils Lofgren Acoustic Duo Thursday, Sept. 27, 8 p.m. Robby Krieger of The Doors with guest Memphis Crawl FOREST HILLS STADIUM 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills (888) 929-7849 • www.foresthillsstadium.com Saturday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. David Byrne Saturday, Sept. 22, 5 p.m. Portugal. The Man. MY FATHER’S PLACE The Roslyn Hotel, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn (516) 413-3535 • www.myfathersplace.com Friday, Sept. 14, 8 p.m. Long Island Comedy Showcase Saturday, Sept. 15, 8 p.m. Marshall Crenshaw Sunday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m. Jill Sobule Sunday, Sept. 23, 1 p.m. The Liverpool Shuffle: Beatles Brunch LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-1384 • www.landmarkonmainstreet. com Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2 p.m. Marilyn Monroe: The Girl, The Woman and The Legend with Marilyn Carminio

GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • www.goldcoastarts.org Sunday, Sept. 16, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Urban Pop Closing Party: Conversations with the Artists ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1 South Ave., Garden City (516) 877-4000 • www.pacadelphi.edu Sunday, Sept. 23, 3 p.m. Larson Legacy Concert: Jay Adana Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1 p.m. Faculty Recital: Trío de Reinas MADISON THEATRE AT MOLLOY COLLEGE 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 323-4444 • www.madisontheatreny.com Friday, Sept. 15, 8 p.m. Broadway @ The Madison Theatre Sunday, Sept. 16, 2 p.m. Turn of the Corkscrew’s Inaugural Literary Tea Saturday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The 50+ Comedy Tour TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville (516) 299-3100 • www.tillescenter.org Saturday, Sept. 15, 2 p.m. Rosie Revere, Engineer, A TheaterWorksUSA Production Sunday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m. Michael Feinstein: The Crooners Friday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Creative Aging Mini-Symposium Saturday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m. Neil Sedaka NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor (516) 484-9338 • www.nassaumuseum.org Saturday, Sept. 15, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Studio Saturdays at The Manes Center Sunday, Sept. 16, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Family Sundays at the Museum SANDS POINT PRESERVE CONSERVANCY Hempstead House, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point (516) 571-7901 • www.sandspointpreserve.org Sunday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Fall Family Yoga LONG ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 11 Davis Ave., Garden City (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org Wednesday, Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Music and Movement Children ages 5 and under can enjoy movement exercises and interactive sing-alongs. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members). Friday, Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen: Caramel Apple Empanadas Children ages 3 to 5. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members). BARNES AND NOBLE 1542 Northern Blvd., Manhasset and 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place (516) 365-6723 (Manhasset) or (516) 741-9850 (Carle Place) • www.barnesandnoble.com Saturday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. “Goodnight Goon: A Petrifying Parody” Story Time Saturday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m. “Princesses Save the Wold” Story Time

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A&E Calendar cont’d CINEMA ARTS CENTRE 423 Park Ave., Huntington (631) 423-7611 • www.cinemaartscentre.org Thursday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Film Screening: “An American in Paris: The Musical” Friday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. Celebrity Chef and Author Lidia Bastianich BOOK REVUE 313 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 271-1442 • www.bookrevue.com Friday, Sept. 14, 6 p.m. Author Wayne Kramer, “The Hard Stuff” THE DOLPHIN BOOKSHOP & CAFE 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop.com

Friday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cafe Music at the Dolphin Sunday, Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m. Children’s Story Time & Animal Fun: “The Rainbow Almond Tree” by Eric Young TURN OF THE CORKSCREW BOOKS AND WINE 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 764-6000 • www.turnofthecorkscrew.com Friday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Author Peter Blauner, “Sunrise Highway” ART LEAGUE OF LONG ISLAND Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery, 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills (631) 462-5400 • www.artleagueli.org Saturday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 7

Exhibit: Insight in Sight — Presented by NY Society of Women Artists PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay (516) 922-8678 • www.plantingfields.org Sunday, Sept. 23, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Through Sept. 30 Exhibit — Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney: Sculpture OLD WESTBURY GARDENS 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury (516) 333-0048 • www.oldwestburygardens.org Through Oct. 7 The Great War Exhibit THE WHALING MUSEUM & EDUCATION

CENTER 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor (631) 367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum.org Thursday, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For Adults: Rum and Chocolate Tasting $20 in advance; $35 at the door. WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE AND HISTORIC SITE 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station (631) 427-5240 • www.waltwhitman.org Thursday, Sept. 20 and 27, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 17, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Literature, Compassion and Health Care Reading Series 2018 This series is free and open to the public. Refer to the venue website for more details and to book online.

Community Calendar UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION AT SHELTER ROCK 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset (516) 627-6560 • www.uucsr.org Friday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m. Bridge Lessons and Game Play Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. Inisfada Zen Sitting Meditation OLDE TRADING POST 1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 492-3195 • www.oldetradingpost.com Friday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Music: Crossing Midnight Saturday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. Music: Dan Readon Friday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Music: Marco Conneli & Friends Saturday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. Music: The Hambones ST. PETER OF ALCANTARA PARISH 1321 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington (516) 883-6675 • www.stpeterofalcantara.org Friday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m. IHM Spirituality Center 6th Anniversary Celebration and Welcome Back Party All are welcome to toast, say hello and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts. For more information, contact RSVP to Mary Nuzzolese at 516-883-2782 or at marynuzz@aol.com. Tuesday, Sept. 18 through Tuesday, Oct. 16, 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. or 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. IHM Spirituality Center Presents Yoga: Breathe, Balance, Relax and Chat presented by Sue O’Connell

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Community Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 67 ships to send children from shelters to summer camp. $20 in advance; $25 at the event. Register by going to www.childrenshopeindia.org/ events/ch3-color-walk. For more information, contact Karen Flyer at karen@childrenshopeindia.org. 23RD ANNUAL VILLAGE OF NEW HYDE PARK STREET FAIR Jericho Turnpike between New Hyde Park and Lakeville Roads, New Hyde Park (516) 354-0022 • www.vnhp.org Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 23rd Annual Village of New Hyde Park Street Fair Sponsored by Northwell Health This free festival will feature artisans, crafters, vendors, entertainment, pony rides, inflatables, amusement, food vendors, the Northwell Health & Wellness Pavillion and more. MEADOWBROOK POLO CLUB 50 Whitney Lane, Old Westbury www.liu.edu/poloclassic Saturday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. LIU Classic Polo Match and Lawn Party A day of exciting polo matches, informal dining, community vendors, lawn games, children’s activities and a silent auction. Tickets: $125 for adults; $75 for seniors 65+; $50 children 12 to 18 years old. $40 for students with ID; free for children under 12. WIT & WHIM 6 Carlton Ave., Port Washington (516) 944-9200 • www.wit-and-whim.com Saturday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wit & Whim’s Maker’s Mart! Support and discover local designers at wit & whim’s first ever maker’s mart, which will showcase handmade collage art, home decor, jewelry, greeting cards, vegan makeup and more. CAUMSETT STATE HISTORIC PARK PRESERVE 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington (631) 423-1770 • www.oldetradingpost.com Sunday, Sept. 16, 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Birds with Botany for Beginners At this 2-mile walk geared for novice adult birders, you will search for birds and learn about plants. Admission is $4. Reservations are required by calling 631-423-1770. 18TH ANNUAL GARDEN CITY SOUTH STREET FAIR 267 Nassau Blvd., Garden City South www.fxpromotionsinc.com Sunday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 18th Annual Garden City South Street Fair Free Fun for the whole family featuring great food and drinks, giant inflatable rides, live entertainment, and vendors with handcrafted products at great prices. 40TH WILLISTON DAY STREET FAIR Hillside Ave., from Willis Ave. East to LIRR, Williston Park www.chamberofthewillistons.com Sunday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Williston Day Street Fair 2018 Free family fun for all: pony rides, petting zoo, crafts, vendors, rides, classic cars, hula hoop contest, and live music. TEMPLE TIKVAH 3315 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park (718) 343-6222 Monday, Sept. 17, 12 p.m. National Council of Jewish Women/Lakeville

Section The guest speaker is James Coll, adjunct professor of American & Constitutional History at Hofstra University and Nassau Community College. WINTHROP WELLNESS PAVILION 1300 Franklin Ave., Suite ML-5, Garden City (516) 663-3916 • www.parks.ny.gov Wednesday, Sept. 19, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Breastfeeding Support Group Sessions are free, but pre-registration is required by calling 516-663-2556. Friday, Sept. 21, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Breast Cancer Support Group for the Newly Diagnosed Patient Sessions are free, but pre-registration is required by calling 516-663-2556. ALBERTSON-ROSLYN HEIGHTS REPUBLICAN CLUB Albertson VFW, 155 Searington Road (next to the Shelter Rock library), Albertson Wednesday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m. Albertson-Roslyn Heights Republican Club Meeting New York State Sen. Elaine Phillips will be the guest speaker. Refreshments will be served. LIU POST LECTURE HALL, HILLWOOD COMMONS 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville www.ahrc.org Thursday, Sept. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Center for Community Inclusion at LIU Post Documentary Film Screening: “Intelligent Lives” The documentary film features three young American adults with intellectual disabilities who challenge prevailing perceptions of intelligence as they navigate high school, college and the workplace. Event is free and open to the public. FLORAL PARK RECREATION CENTER 124 Stewart St., Floral Park www.ahrc.org Thursday, Sept. 20, 1:30 p.m. Nassau AHRC-Floral Park Auxiliary Meeting Program: What questions do you have for the Floral Park mayor? All are welcome. NYU WINTHROP RESEARCH & ACADEMIC CENTER 101 Mineola Blvd., Mineola (866) 946-8476 • www.nyuwinthrop.org Thursday, Sept. 20, 27 and Oct. 4 and 11, 5:45 p.m. Free Tobacco Cessation Program Sponsored by NYU Winthrop Hospital NORTHWELL HEALTH CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 2000 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park (516) 321-6272 • www.northwell.edu Friday, Sept. 21, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Biden Cancer Summit hosted by the Gregory Foundation for Cancer Research This free summit will address a patient’s cancer journey beyond the disease, including topics such as patient data, disparities in cancer treatments, prevention and innovation. Registration is recommended by calling 516321-6272 or sending an email to emorrisset@ northwell.edu. LAMOTTA’S DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT AND BAR 10 Matinecock Ave., Port Washington (516) 944-7900 • www.lamottas.net Friday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Gambol Class of 2019 Kickoff Party

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Community Calendar cont’d Saturday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Live Music with Mean Machine 24TH ANNUAL STREET FAIR IN FLORAL PARK Covert Ave., Floral Park (516) 641-1200 • www.floralparkchamber.org Saturday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 24th Annual Street Fair in Floral Park CLARK BOTANIC GARDEN 193 I U Willets Road, Albertson (516) 484-2208 • www.clarkbotanic.org Saturday, Sept. 22, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Autumn Sip & Stroll: Wine Tasting and Music MINEOLA STREET FAIR Jericho Turnpike between Mineola Blvd. and Willis Ave., Mineola (516) 422-6000 • www.mineolachamber.com Sunday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain date: Sunday, Oct. 7) Mineola Street Fair 2018 Free family fun for all: pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables, food trucks, live music and more. THE ETHICAL HUMANIST SOCIETY OF LONG ISLAND 38 Old Country Road, Garden City (516) 741-7304 • www.ehsli.org Sunday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. Talk: “Drawing the Line in Editorial Cartooning” by Matt Bodkin NORTH HEMPSTEAD BEACH PARK 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington (718) 490-0736 • www.ialinenewyork.org Sunday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. India Association of Long Island presents India

Fest 2018 This free festival will feature Indian cultural activities, arts & crafts, Indian cuisine, Indian folk and classical dances, Bollywood, children’s activities and more. ST. MARY’S PARISH 1300 Northern Blvd., Manhasset (516) 627-0385 • www.stmary.ws Sunday, Sept. 30, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Mary’s Parish Blood Drive After the summer, the supply of blood is dangerously low. All new donors greatly needed. People who are 17 years old may donate with parental consent. Those 75 years and older must have a letter of consent from their doctor. The blood drive will take place in the Marian Room of the church. MANHASSET FALL FESTIVAL Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club, 260 Country Club Drive, Manhasset www.manhassetfallfestival.com Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain date Sunday, Oct. 7) Manhasset Fall Festival Fun-filled activities for the whole family: bounce houses, hay rides, pony rides, outdoor laser tag, a game truck, face painting, fall crafts, music and more. TEMPLE JUDEA 333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset (718) 279-1005 • www.temple-judea.com Mondays and Tuesdays, 12 p.m. Bridge Games Two days of duplicate bridge weekly. All games sanctioned by the ACBL and scored by computers. Refreshments will be served.

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North Shore students see college success The Intercollegiate Tennis Association recognized NYIT women’s tennis for academic performance in 2017-18. Ivana Andric of Old Westbury was named an ITA Scholar-Athlete for posting a minimum 3.5 GPA. Antonella Lopez Alcerro of Old Westbury was named an ITA Scholar-Athlete for posting a minimum 3.5 GPA The University at Albany congratulates the more than 3,300 students who graduated at its 174th Commencement from May 18-20. Graduates from August 2017 and December 2017 were also recognized. Deidre Dumpson of Port Washington, NY, graduated with a Master of Arts in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Danielle Parrino of Port Washington, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Alexander Small of Prt Washingtn, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Robert O’Lansen of Prt Washingtn, NY, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Interdis-Environmental Science. Stephanie Gossin of Port Washington, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Cordelia McAward of Great Neck, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Nikita Idiri of Great Neck, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in InterdisGlobalization Studies. Daniel Simany of Great Neck, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Corrine Guon of Great Neck, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Woonsan Ahn of Great Neck, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Abigail Ostad of Great Neck, NY, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Maxxine Livson of Great Neck, NY, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Ariel Fokshner of GREAT NECK, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Yonatan Aharoni of Great Neck, NY, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Maegan Toback of Great Neck, NY, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Jonathan Rezin of New Hyde Park, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Priyal Parikh of New Hyde Park, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Naveen Madathil of New Hyde Park, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Natalie Bono of New Hyde Park, NY, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Deo Li of New Hyde Park, NY, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. William Lotti of New Hyde Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Arts in Indus-

trial & Organizational Psychology. Allen Kwan of New Hyde Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Forensic Accounting. Jacqueline Koos of Mineola, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. Eric Orologio of East Williston, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Alexander Terezakis of Mineola, NY, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Luke Grgas of Williston Park, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Informatics. Andrew Rodriguez of Mineola, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Art. Darlene Ferreira of Carle Place, NY, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Emergency Prep, Homeland Sec & Cybersecurity. Luisa Segura of Mineola, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. Laurie Clark of williston park, NY, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Peter May of Albertson, NY, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Emily Lipton of Mineola, NY, graduated with a Master of Public Health in Public Health. Alexa Giardino of Williston Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Social Work in Social Work. Joycee A Joy of Roslyn, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Jennifer Ko of Old Westbury, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Vanessa Gregory of Roslyn Heights, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Tyler Idaspe of Roslyn Hts, NY, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Lauren Bennis of Roslyn Heights, NY, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Alexandra Scimeca of Manhasset, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdis-Religious Studies. Alexander Comerford of Manhasset, NY, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nanoscale Engineering. ECC honors 3 NYIT teams for top GPAs in league; 120 student-athletes recognized – New York Institute of Technology Ivana Andric of Old Westbury Laban Korir of Old Westbury Antonella Lopez Alcerro of Old Westbury The Intercollegiate Tennis Association recognized NYIT women’s tennis for academic performance in 2017-18. In fact, NYIT women’s tennis had the top GPA of any team in the East Coast Conference, regardless of sport, during the 2017-18 academic year. The ITA presented the squad with the All-Academic Team award for its 3.77 GPA. Ivana Andric of Old Westbury was named an ITA Scholar-Athlete for posting a minimum 3.5 GPA. Antonella Lopez Alcerro of Old Westbury was named an ITA Scholar-Athlete for posting a minimum 3.5 GPA.

Charlotte Tanenbaum, of Sands Point, NY, was named to the 2018 Dean’s List at Union College. Tanenbaum is a member of the Class of 2018, majoring in Psychology. Sarah Kaplan of Great Neck, NY; Kaplan is a member of the Class of 2019, majoring in Economics. Jessalyn Li of Great Neck, NY; Li is a member of the Class of 2021, majoring in Leadership in Medicine. Corey Rutkin of Great Neck, NY; Rutkin is a member of the Class of 2021, majoring in Liberal Arts. William Lang of Williston Park was among the 43 University of Scranton students inducted into the Institute of Management Accountants Honor Society. This organization recognizes students for academic achievement in the study of accounting who major in accounting, finance or information technology, have achieved junior status or higher in their undergraduate studies, have taken three or more accounting courses, and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher overall as well as in their accounting courses, among other criteria. Lang is a senior at the Jesuit university. About 2,000 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 20-21, 2018 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Watch videos or check out photos from the various ceremonies at hofstra. edu/commencement. The following local students earned degrees: Matthew Canigiani of Port Washington, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Video/Television Amanda Ehren of Port Washington, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Ethan Fried of Port Washington, who earned a Master of Science in Health Professions Pedagogy & Leadership Elana Galassi of Sands Point, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Utsavi Kapadia of Port Washington, who earned a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) Cory Long of Port Washington, who earned a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Olivia Maus of Port Washington, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Caroline Nadel of Port Washington, who earned a Master of Science in Education in Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education Jacob Schepsman of Port Washington, who earned a Master of Science in Computer Science Ariel Hannanian of Great Neck, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Finance Mark Jason of Great Neck, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies Peter Kokalis of Great Neck, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies & Production Edward Lentini of Great Neck, who earned a Master of Science in Accounting Ariella Naim of Great Neck, who

earned a Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) Edan Soleimanian of Great Neck, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Science Melody Torkian of Great Neck, who earned a Master of Science in Education in Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers. Thomas Caruana of Garden City Park, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology Marycara Cronin of New Hyde Park, who earned a Master of Arts in SpeechLanguage Pathology Spencer Diamond of New Hyde Park, who earned a Master of Science in Taxation Christian Einnatz of New Hyde Park, who earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science Isha Gupta of New Hyde Park, who earned a Master of Business Administration in Health Services Management Yao-Teh Hsiao of New Hyde Park, who earned a Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics Matthew Iacona of New Hyde Park, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Sydney Jacoby of New Hyde Park, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Shalet Jayan of New Hyde Park, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology Jeffrey John of New Hyde Park, who earned a Master of Business Administration in Sports & Entertainment Management Neethu Joseph of New Hyde Park, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Devanand Lackraj of New Hyde Park, who earned a Master of Business Administration in Health Services Management Sarah Manas of New Hyde Park, who

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North Shore students see college success earned a Bachelor of Arts in Drama Marcy Mathew of New Hyde Park, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in SpeechLanguage-Hearing Sciences Thomas Nolan of New Hyde Park, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics (Business) Aleena Pasha of New Hyde Park, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Francesca Pavlovici of Manhasset Hills, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Nicholas Perrone of New Hyde Park, who earned a Master of Science in Accounting Hanyin Qin of New Hyde Park, who earned a Master of Science in Accounting Paola Quijada of New Hyde Park, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business Akaashdeep Ranu of New Hyde Park, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems Seana Rudnick of Garden City Park, who earned a Doctor of Education in Learning and Teaching Esaba Sayeera of New Hyde Park, who earned a Master of Science in Accounting Dakshal Shah of New Hyde Park, who earned a Master of Science in Computer Science Akshay Sharma of New Hyde Park, who earned a Master’s degree in Health Administration (MHA) Harjoyt Singh of New Hyde Park, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology Salomi Thomas of Manhasset Hills, who earned a Master of Science in Educa-

tion in Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education Karthiayani Vijayakumari of New Hyde Park, who earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science Aleene Voskerijian of New Hyde Park, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Ami Zala of New Hyde Park, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Andrew Adamo of East Williston, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems Tanzim Bhuiya of Albertson, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Health Jennifer Carmody of Albertson, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Michael Dolan of Williston Park, who earned a Master of Science in Education in Mathematics Education with STEM Zachary Englis of Mineola, who earned a Master of Science in Education in Science Education – Biology and an Advanced Certificate in Middle Childhood Extension. Yuqi Guo of Carle Place, who earned a Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics Carol Izzo of Albertson, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology Byeongho Jung of Albertson, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology Conor LaCamera of Albertson, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in History Kin Lam of Mineola, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Wei Li of Carle Place, who earned a Master of Business Administration in Fi-

nance Eric Lizzul of East Williston, who earned a Master of Arts in Journalism Emily Martins of Mineola, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology Connor McEachron of Carle Place, who earned a Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics Andrew Mendes of Mineola, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Diana Nogueira of Carle Place, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Jillian Pallone of Mineola, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in History Xianghao Qian of Carle Place, who earned a Master of Science in Marketing Mersim Redzematovic of Mineola, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Laura Restrepo of Mineola, who earned a Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner Derek Schozer of Williston Park, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Philip Spatola of Mineola, who earned a Master of Business Administration in Accounting Chenye Yuan of Williston Park, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology Yanyan Zheng of Carle Place, who earned a Master of Business Administration in Marketing Nikeeta Ahluwalia of Roslyn, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology Michael Balzano of Roslyn, who earned a Master of Science in Accounting Benjamin Berman of Roslyn Heights,

who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Legal Studies in Business Michaela Cody of Roslyn Heights, who earned a Master of Science in Taxation Francisca Gbenebitse of Roslyn Heights, who earned a Master of Science in Education in Fine Arts Education Marc Greenwald of Roslyn Heights, who earned a Master of Business Administration in Health Services Management Zaynah Himani of Old Westbury, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Sandeep Kapoor of Roslyn Harbor, who earned a Master of Science in Health Professions Pedagogy & Leadership Ron Kort of Roslyn, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Jeﬀrey Kwong of Roslyn Heights, who earned a Master of Business Administration in Quality Management Michael Mille of Old Westbury, who earned a Master of Science in Health & Physical Education Binny Samuel of Roslyn, who earned a Master of Business Administration in Executive Business Administration Olena Cardali of Manhasset, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Thomas Gaﬀney of Plandome, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Business Economic Josette Marino of Manhasset, who earned a Master of Science in Taxation Emily Racanelli of Manhasset, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations

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Four biz’s hit for underpaying workers Nassau comptroller audit finds four businesses at fault for not paying employees enough BY LU K E TORRANCE

The Nassau County comptroller’s office released its annual living wage audit last week, finding that four companies underpaid their workers by almost $50,000 in 2017. “This year, our team has worked closely with the re-energized Living Wage Advisory Board to take an aggressive approach to protecting workers’ rights through living wage audits and the allocation of useful resources,” Schnirman said in a statement. According to a release of the findings, the comptroller’s office issued five living wage audits last year. The office found that four companies had been underpaying 15 employees by a total of $46,631. Twenty-three employees were not compensated for time off by three companies, the total of which came to $3,115. Five companies were audited, although one of them — Dover Gourmet of Freeport — did not provide the neces-

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Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman sary payroll and time and leave records, and as a result the auditors could not test them for compliance. Able Health Care Services of Hempstead — which provides home medical care in the county — was found to have underpaid four employees by $31,604 and failed to pay eight employees

$435 in compensated time oﬀ. Another home medical care provider, Allen Health Care Services, underpaid an employee by $74 and failed to pay $256 in compensated time oﬀ to eight employees. Gibbons, Esposito and Boyce Engineers of Garden City underpaid eight workers by $14,661

and withheld $2,424 in compensated time oﬀ. The county had hired the firm to monitor the removal and disposal of debris following superstorm Sandy. Another engineering firm, CH2M Hill, underpaid two workers by $292. The penalty for noncompliance is $500 per employee each week that the employee is found to have been underpaid; that bumps up to $1,000 after 30 days and $2,000 after 60. The living wage law applies to companies that have# entered contracts or leases with the county after Jan. 1, 2007, that are service contracts worth $250,000 or more, financial assistance contracts worth more than $50,000 and where the employer has at least 10 employees, and leases of property owned or controlled by the county. Certain contracts are not covered by the law (such as delivery services) nor are certain types of employees (such as employees under the age of 18 who are claimed as dependents). Since becoming law in 2007, the audits have identified

a total of $1,139,005 in underpaid wages aﬀecting 1,443 employees. On Aug. 1 each year, the living wage rate is re-evaluated. The living wage for the county was $16.07 per hour for employees without health benefits and $13.98 per hour for employees with health benefits in 2017. On Aug. 1 of this year, that was increased#to $16.41 per hour for employees without health# benefits and $14.27 per hour for employees with benefits. When he announced that increase at a news conference last month, Schnirman also announced an English and Spanish tip line for employees to report vendors who are underpaying. “Our team will continue to demand accountability from employers and work with the administration to enforce the Law on the books to protect worker’s rights,” Schnirman said.# Reach reporter Luke Torrance by email at ltorrance@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516-3071045, ext. 214, or follow him on Twitter @LukeATorrance

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N. Hempstead retains Aaa bond rating Keeps top rank among Nassau Count towns, cities, has held it for more than a year BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN

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Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, pictured here at a previous meeting, credited the Aaa bond rating to conservative budgeting and “focused” efforts by her financial team.

The Town of North Hempstead has kept its Aaa rating with a stable outlook on $8.7 million worth of public improvement serial bonds, Moody’s Investors Service announced last Tuesday. The Moody’s report attributes the rating and stable outlook to conservative fiscal management, balanced budgets, properly managed pensions and a debt management service plan. It also refers to a “strong socio-economic profile” and capital improvement projects in areas like Port Washington, Garden City Park, Carle Place, Greenvale, Manhasset and Searingtown. “The Aaa rating reflects a healthy financial position, large and wealthy tax base and a manageable debt burden with above average fixed costs,” the Moody’s report said. “The stable outlook reflects the town’s conservative

fiscal management practices, which will support healthy operating performance and maintenance of a strong financial position.” North Hempstead first received the Aaa rating, the highest a town can achieve, on March 16, 2017, following a long uptick from its A1 rating in 2002. Better bond ratings tend to lead to lower borrowing costs. “The Town’s continuation once again of a Triple A rating is the result of the steady and focused eﬀorts by my financial team to watch each and every tax dollar, budget conservatively and manage debt,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “It’s extremely satisfying to see this reflected in Moody’s opinion.” “It will translate into savings for our hard-working taxpayers,” Bosworth added. The Town of North Hempstead has the highest bond rating among Nassau County’s three towns and two cities.

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Local students making college news Lehigh University Jessica Guglielmo of East Williston and" Noa Daskal" and" Ian Wolf of Great Neck enrolled as part of the Class of 2022. New York Institute of Technology The following local students were named to the Spring 2018 Presidential Honor List. To qualify for this distinction, students must earn a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Kinza Ahmed of Albertson, studying life sciences;" Christopher Almeida of Mineola, studying mechanical engineering,"Ricky Bergman of Mineola, studying mechanical engineering;"Marissa Karasz of Mineola, studying English;" Gina Koros of Williston Park, studying life sciences;"Akash Mathew of Albertson, studying health sciences;" Craig Weber of Williston Park, studying nursing;" Malwina Zaslonka of Mineola, studying graphic design;" Ivana Andric of Old Westbury, studying engineering management;"Avital Kohan-Anu of Roslyn Heights, studying nursing;"Megan Mannle of Franklin Square, studying nursing;"Lynnd Nkodia of Old Westbury, studying mechanical engineering;"Jared Smith of Roslyn, studying communication arts;"Martin Sundell

of Old Westbury, studying engineering management;"Manal Syeda of Old Westbury, studying life sciences;" Gabriela Cerda of Port Washington, who is studying nursing;" Merav Ben-Josef of Great Neck, who is studying architecture;"Yuk Ho Cheung of Great Neck, studying computer science;" Jillian Marden of Great Neck, studying hospitality management;" William Miecuna of Great Neck, studying digital film and television production;" Swapnil Barot of New Hyde Park, studying electrical and computer engineering;" Michael Carrotta of New Hyde Park, studying architecture;"Colin Hardeen of Garden City Park, studying architectural technology;" John Hayes of New Hyde Park, studying mechanical engineering;"Jenson John of New Hyde Park, studying life sciences;"Dimitar Kalinkov of Garden City Park, studying electrical and computer engineering;"Melanie Lackraj of New Hyde Park, studying life sciences;" Yi Zen Looi of New Hyde Park, studying computer science;"Jency Mathew of New Hyde Park, studying nursing;"Louie Patrizi of New Hyde Park, studying computer science;" Zain Satti of New Hyde Park, studying life sciences;"Kristopher Singh of New Hyde Park, studying electrical and computer engi-

neering; and" Sharon Thomas of New Hyde Park, studying life sciences. The following local students were named to NYIT’s Spring 2018 Dean’s Honor List." To qualify for the Dean’s Honor List, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Ian Kelly of Williston Park, majoring in mechanical engineering;" Janelle Zapiti of Mineola, majoring in life sciences;" Jinal Patel of Mineola, majoring in interior design;"Jobin Mathew of Williston Park, majoring in mechanical engineering;" Samantha Ramalhete of Mineola, majoring in nursing;" Sandeep Basandrai of Mineola, majoring in computer science;" Alexis Dolphin of Old Westbury, majoring in mechanical engineering;" Antonella Lopez Alcerro of Old Westbury, majoring in electrical and computer engineering;"Arthur H Li of Old Westbury, majoring in mechanical engineering;"Ashley Miller of Old Westbury, majoring in psychology;" Gamyl Morin of Old Westbury, majoring in architecture;"Laban Korir of Old Westbury, majoring in electrical and computer engineering;"Mariam Naghavi of Old Westbury, majoring in life sciences;" Natalia Reynisdottir of Old Westbury, majoring in biotechnology;" Samantha Frisina of

Old Westbury, majoring in biology;" Samantha Melendez of Old Westbury, majoring in health sciences;"Shirel Sinn of Old Westbury, majoring in architectural technology;" Stephen Fish of Old Westbury, majoring in architecture;" Adarsh Pillay of New Hyde Park, majoring in life sciences;" Lian Zu Zhang of New Hyde Park, majoring in mechanical engineering;"Maria Economou of New Hyde Park, majoring in nursing; and"Steven Thomas of New Hyde Park, majoring in biology. The Citadel Katherine Keller of East Williston was named to the Dean’s List for academic achievements during the 2018 spring semester." The Dean’s List is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher. University of Scranton William Lang of Williston Park" was among the 43 University of Scranton students who studied abroad during the summer 2018 semester. Lang, a finance major at Scranton, participated in the University’s Travel Course, “Modern Germany History and Culture,” in various cities in Germany.

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Parker on Madison receives top biz ranking Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has announced that their social adult day care program, Parker On Madison, was ranked in the Top Three category in the Long Island Business News Reader Ranking Survey. The two other skilled nursing facilities receiving Top Three rankings were Gurwin Jewish and Cold Spring Hills. The survey results appeared in the Long Island Business News Special 2018 Reader Ranking section, published in print and online on Aug. 31. LIBN gathers nominations from readers for the best companies in a variety of categories. Based on those nominations, LIBN creates a “Best Of” survey with those nominees on the ballot, plus a space where voters can write in their own choices. Next, LIBN sends out their

survey to its subscribers. Every vote is counted. Readers can vote over a two-week period. !This year, LIBN held their survey voting during July and then gathered and tabulated the results. The “Best Of” categories included: arts and entertainment; construction and design; general business; education; finance, investments and insurance; hospitality and tourism; health care; information technology; law; real estate; Long Islandbased organizations; nonprofits; and networking groups. This year LIBN had more than 1,600 votes cast in their Reader Ranking Survey. In the health care category, readers were asked to rank skilled nursing facilities with the best adult day health care and/or social adult day care programs, and there were 425 votes cast.

Of those votes, Gurwin Jewish, Cold Spring Hills and Parker Jewish came out with the Top Three rankings. (The health care category also included Best Hospitals Nassau, Best Hospitals Suﬀolk, and Best Senior Living Facility.) Michael Rosenblut, Parker’s president and CEO, released the following statement: “Thank

you to everyone who voted for Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, and for ranking Parker’s Social Adult Day Care Program as one of the best on Long Island. We are grateful to the readers of Long Island Business News for this recognition, and we congratulate all of the winners in every category.” Parker On Madison oﬀers a unique social adult day care center for the elderly, while providing relief and support for caregivers and families. The modern, clean facility features stimulating physical, cultural and social activities, entertainment and nutritious meals. The center’s professional staﬀ provides a caring and nurturing environment. They accept Managed Medicaid, FIDA, PACE, other insurance plans and private pay. Door-to-door

transportation for clients is provided. Parker On Madison is located at 92 Madison Ave. in Hempstead. !Call for an appointment at 877-727-5373. Parker Jewish Institute, conveniently located at the QueensNassau County border in New Hyde Park, is a leading provider of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. At the forefront of innovation in patient-centered health care and new technology, the institute is also a leader in teaching and geriatric research. Parker Jewish Institute features round-the-clock clinical teams, and is nationally renowned as a skilled nursing facility, as well as a provider of community-based health care, encompassing social adult day care, home health care, palliative care and a hospice program.

Northwell to talk Free rabies vaccinations injury prevention Even with protective gear, hockey is a physically demanding sport and players are susceptible to a host of injuries. To help educate the community, Northwell Health’s Orthopaedic Institute will hold a free seminar, Keep Your Edge: Hockey Health Update 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27 at the Northwell Health Ice Center at Eisenhower Park, 200 Merrick Ave. in East Meadow. Topics covered during the seminar include: Sports concussion evaluation, management and return to play Head and neck injuries: sprains and strains Common hockey injuries in the upper and lower extremi-

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Strategies to reduce the risk of injuries, including preparation and proper use of safety equipment The seminar is geared for teen players, adults, coaches and parents. Presentations will be made by Russell Camhi, sports medicine and primary care specialist; Dr. Steven Rokito; and Michael Witter, physical therapist at STARS Rehabilitation. The event includes a raﬄe for team-signed Islanders merchandise, as well as an appearance by a former player. Snacks and light refreshments will be served. To register online go to: Northwell.edu/SportsSeminar or call 855-544-1250.

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board have announced that the Town’s Animal Shelter will be hosting a free rabies vaccination clinic in conjunction with the Nassau County Department of Health.! The clinic will be held at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center in Westbury on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. “Another year, another chance to get your four-legged friend vaccinated against rabies at no cost to the pet owner,” said Bosworth. “Vaccinating your cats, dogs and ferrets is one of the most important things you can do to ensure a happy healthy pet and one of the great services the Town’s Animal Shelter offers to the community.” Rabies vaccines will be available to cats and dogs, as well as ferrets.! You do not have to be a resident of Nassau County for your pet to receive a free rabies vaccine. To participate in the Rabies Clinic your dogs must be licensed. North Hempstead officials will also offer on-thespot dog licensing applications and renewals to North Hempstead residents.

Owners must bring their dogs on leashes and their cats and ferrets in carriers.! Registra-

tion is required.! Please call 311 or 516-8696311 to make a reservation or if you have any questions. The North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center is located at 141 Garden Street in Westbury.!

Fall dates for NHP defensive driving classes Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the North Hempstead Town Board have announced additional AARP defensive driving courses at Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park for 2018. “The Town is continuing its partnership with AARP to host additional defensive driving classes at a convenient location and low cost to our residents,”

said Bosworth. “These classes enable our residents to reduce their insurance costs and increase their knowledge of driving safety.” The classes, open to drivers age 50 and older, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. To register for an AARP defensive driving class, make your check payable to

AARP. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. All participants must be 50 and older. Be sure that your check contains your name, address, phone number and the date of the class you wish to attend. Mail checks to: Defensive Driving Coordinator, Department of Community Services, 1601 Marcus Ave., New Hyde

Park, NY 11040. Once checks are received, a seat will be reserved in your name and a letter confirming your registration will be mailed to your address. Seating for each class is limited.! You can also call 311 or (516) 869-6311 from outside of the Town to register.

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Join fight against prostate cancer

eptember is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and it is time to stand up in the fight against prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second cause of cancer death. 164,690 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, and 29,430 men will die of this disease this year. The key is early detection, which will give a better outcome in fighting this disease. I know that only too well. I was diagnosed in January 2015. I was going to have knee surgery, and I had to have a physical by my primary

doctor, Dr. Doris Berland, and the test showed I had a high PSA and therefore she directed me to a urologist named Dr. Gary Goldberg, who discovered my PSA had gotten higher and needed a biopsy. It was found that I had an aggressive prostate cancer; it had not spread yet, but I would need my prostate removed. I did what had to be done. I was 66 years old then and now am 69 and my PSA numbers have remained low. There are many treatments out there today depending on the progression of the cancer. I call for all men over 50 to get tested for your life depends upon it

and your family depends upon you to live. I also ask those who can to donate to the American Cancer Society. A cure for prostate cancer can be found, as well as many other cancers but only if you care and give. There was a program on TV on Friday, Sept. 7 that asked for donations for a cure for cancer. The program was called Stand Up To Cancer. The program showed many people who survived cancer and were in remission. We have come a long way with research, technical improvements and

medicines that have helped the many, including myself, with our fight with cancer. But all this needs funding. They suggested you can go to www.standuptocancer.org. So please give what you can and show that you care. Added to all this, my good friend Harry Weymer, who I have known for over fifty years, died this year of brain cancer. He truly needed a cure. I still miss him dearly. Frederick R. Bedell, Jr. Mineola

GN residents oppose housing development

attended the Aug. 17!Great Neck Estates Village Hall meeting. The Old Mill 11 decision was on the agenda. Mayor Wm. Warner pretty much said that the Village of Great Neck (my village) backed GNE in a corner by voting to approve Lalezarian (Properties) 11 house development, which will have no benefit to GNE residents who opposed the project. In all fairness to GN Village residents, we fought tooth and nail starting

in 2014. Many of your GNE residents attended. We fought to prevent an apartment building being built, then a second plan for 11 houses. Mayor Kreitzman and Board of Trustees and our Planning Board spent untold hours. We put every tumbling block in the way, but (with) Paul Bloom as Lalezarian’s lawyer, we already knew that we would lose 50%; he is excellent, that’s why all the developers use him. Our faint hope was that you had Tom Levine as your legal consul. I saw the dif-

ficulty on your words as you each read a statement. Please don’t blame our village. We gave in for the same reasons as you. We, too, are upset with the final decision. You did everything in your power to protect your residents, but sad to say there is no protection from a greedy developer, there is only blackmail. Do as I say or I will sue and win, the village residents will pay the price. As to Lalezarian, you came to our country and became a successful developer. Mazel tov. But when is enough?

You grab any sliver of land to develop without any thought (other than the almighty dollar), to the consequences for years to come for the welfare of our existing residents. In Aug. 2014 I said you have two faces. One that smiles when you get what you want and one that threatens to sue if you don’t… it seems to still apply. Jean Pierce Great Neck

Happy 86th anniversary to A train

n Sept. 10, 1932, service started on the A train, which originally ran between 207th Street in upper Manhattan and Chambers Street in downtown Manhattan. ! This was the first city owned and built IND subway line.! At the time, it was considered state-of-the-art, with rattan seats, metal straps and overhead fans providing speedy service.! The subway cars were so well built, many ran over 40 years into the early 1970s.! The basic design of these cars served as the foundation for future generations right up to the present day.! IND stations on the A line were built to accommodate up to 11 car lengths.!! During the! 1930s, NYC began building and financing construction of the new IND (Independent Subway — today’s A, C, E, F and!G lines).! This new municipal system completely subsidized by taxpayer dollars would provide direct competition to both the privately owned IRT (Interboro Rapid Transit — todays’s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 lines) and BMT (Brooklyn Manhattan Transit — today’s B, D, J, L, M, N, R, Q and Z lines).!!

The original base fare of five cents was established in 1913. ! Municipal government!forced!both the BMT and IRT! into economic ruin by denying them fare increases in future decades that would have provided access to additional badly needed revenues.! Big Brother, just like the Godfather, eventually made them an offer they couldn’t refuse.! ! The owners folded and sold out to City Hall in 1940. The A train became famous in the 1940s when jazz musician Duke Ellington wrote “Take the A Train.” The A line was extended in 1936, known as the Fulton Street branch, running through Brooklyn terminating at!Lefferts Blvd. in Queens.! When the Long Island Rail Road abandoned the Rockaway Beach branch in the 1950s, the A line was extended to provide! new service! to the Rockaways, which began on June 28, 1956. In 1953, the old NYC Board of Transportation passed on control of the municipal subway system, including all its assets to the newly created New York City Transit Authority. Under late Gov. Nelson Rockefell-

er in the 60s, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was created. The governor appointed four board members. Likewise, the mayor four more and the rest by suburban county executives. No one elected official controlled a majority of the votes. As a result, elected officials have historically taken credit when the MTA or any operating subsidiary such as New York City Transit would do a good job. When operational problems occurred or fare increases were needed — everyone could put up their hands. Don’t blame me, I’m only a minority within the board. Decade after decade, NYC mayors, comptrollers, public advocates, city council presidents, borough presidents and city council members would all play the same sad song — if only we had majority control of the board — things would be different. All have long forgotten that buried within the 1953 master agreement between the City of New York and NYC Transit is an escape clause. NYC has the legal right at any time to take back control of its assets, which includes the subway and most

of the bus system as well. Actions speak louder than words. If municipal elected officials feel they could do a better job running the nations largest subway and bus system, why not step up to the plate now and regain control of your destiny.! Many are too young to remember! that up until the! 1970s, NYC Transit!extended E line service, which ran express in Brooklyn providing supplemental service to the A line during rush hours to the Rockaways.! Riders! up until the early 1970s!had to pay an extra fare when traveling beyond Broad Channel to any other station in the! Rockaways.! For off peak and late night service, there was the old HH local shuttle from either Rockaway Park or Far Rockaway to Euclid Avenue Station, which was the first stop in Brooklyn. Larry Penner (Larry Penner is a transportation historian, advocate and writer who previously worked 31 years for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration New York Region 2 Oﬃce.) .

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READERS WRITE

VGN meeting date, time un-American

or many citizens, 9/11 continues to be a day ordinary people simply want to get through. It is sad.! It represents a day of untold mourning. Whether we remember it for a fleeting

second when a television news clip catches our eye or whether we find ourselves engulfed in dark, deep thoughts until we go to go to sleep at night. The connection is there now and will always be there for so many citizens and

residents of Great Neck. And beyond. With that said, it pains me to state I feel it is quite un-American for our Village of Great Neck government leaders to elect to pick this particular date for a critical community meeting – let alone a start time

of 9 p.m. As I listen to the second siren of the day calling out at 9:02 a.m., I have to wonder, what were you thinking? Judy Shore Rosenthal Great Neck

ON THE RIGHT

Richie Kessel: At it again at county IDA? Continued from Page 15 ment of renewable energy production facilities and systems in Nassau County.” This RFQ has nothing to do with the mission of the IDA. It’s just another Kessel special. At LIPA and NYPA, to receive accolades from far-left enviros and interested vendors, Kessel squandered hundreds of

millions of ratepayer’s dollars on various questionable projects including failed fuel cells, Lake Erie windmills and expensive R&D projects that yielded little. Readers should also know that Kessel has received lobbying compensation— as has Alfonse D’Amato—from Florida Power and Light (FP&L), a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, the nation’s largest

wind-energy provider. (Coincidentally, a former LIPA Chairman, Frank Zarb, who currently heads Curran’s budget task force, has served on the board of FP&L.) Kessel’s RFQ for clean energy doesn’t pass the smell test. To get a better handle on the “coincidences” and Kessel’s antics, I filed this week with the County a Freedom-Of-In-

formation Request (FOIL), seeking access to, among other things, Kessel’s schedule, phone logs, memorandums, emails, and financial disclosure. County Executive Curran pledged a transparent administration. If she’s serious, my FOIL request will be answered promptly. Stay tuned.

OUR TOWN

An age-old question: does God exist? Does God exist? As one ages, the idea of going to church becomes more compelling. After the age of 50 one begins to realize that time is limited, time is running out and that the grim reaper does exist. This prompts the need to answer the three big questions: does life have any meaning, does God exist and is he looking out for me? And what better way to discover some answers than to go find a church and listen carefully for god to say something. Which church to go to? I couldn’t decide so in order to cover my bets and I thought I would visit the three major Abrahamic religions including a Judaic temple, a Catholic church and a Muslim temple. But even before I got started, divine intervention occurred as I was on the elliptical machine at Healthtrax doing my morning workout. I turn on the TV and there I see that handsome Joel Osteen, the charismatic Southern Baptist televangelist who preaches to about 7 million viewers weekly out of his church in Houston, Texas. His lecture was taken from the bible about how you should not bury your talents but rather

have the courage to develop them. Who could argue with that logic but I tend to resist his messages knowing that his degree was in communications and that his net worth is about $50 million. Somehow that gives me pause. I jump into my car and head straight up Roslyn Road for Temple Beth Sholom with the hope that I will find some more convincing proof of God’s existence. Alas, the temple was closed for the day and all I could do was admire the architecture and leave. Next, I head back down Roslyn Road and notice the popular Beacon church, the Tzu Chu Buddhist Temple and the East Williston Community Church. The Buddhist temple was closed but the Community Church was open for business so in I walked with an uneasy sense that I didn’t belong there. I entered the beautiful little church and could see that it was empty except for two cute kids who were running around having fun. I took that as a sign that I was in the presence of something good but still felt that was insuﬃcient proof that God exists. So oﬀ I went to St. Aidans

DR. TOM FERRARO Our Town

down the street. It was doing a thriving business and it was hard to find a parking spot. The mass was in full swing when I got there and I estimated there must have been at least 300 in attendance. The songs seemed to be focused on how God and Jesus would take away the sins of the world and forgive people. This was decidedly diﬀerent from the Joel Osteen message which was a lot more positive. The media people in the Osteen operation I am sure are advising him to keep things ‘light, tight and bright’ as they say in the publishing business. I stayed in the mass for upwards of ten minutes and snuck out the back door and into the lobby of the church where I noticed a sign-up sheet whereby

you could enlist the services of a prayer group to pray for you or someone you loved. I felt this was a good opportunity to ask either God or the parishioners at St. Adian’s to pray for me in my upcoming golf club championship. That may sound trivial to you but I assure you it means plenty to me. I thought it wise to make a monetary contribution to firm up my chances but saw that all I had were two singles and then some twenties. I was reluctant to fork over the twenty so I gave the two singles and hoped that would be enough. I promised myself that if the prayers and the two dollars got me through the qualifier I would return and give a much more sizable contribution. Through this whole spiritual voyage to find God I was hoping that Nietzsche was wrong when in 1891 he pronounced to the world that God is dead. His pronouncements are still with us today. He was one of the first philosophers to see that science would become the grand influencer, that the world would become more secular and that people would lose their need of a belief in the supernatural.

In 1966 the cover story for Newsweek was “Is God Dead?” Nietzsche suggested that the true answer to joy would not be found in a belief in God or religion but in a commitment to self-mastery, discipline and the will to power. He called this the Overman and suggested that our destiny is to overcome the weakness of human nature by a force of will and a commitment to a goal. His philosophy is still going strong and we have seen that the age of narcissism, individualism and self-absorption are in full command. But we all know that something is amiss. We can build all the gyms we want, look grand, make more money than God but still there is an emptiness that forces us to return to the questions I have asked. What is the meaning of life? Does God exist? Is someone looking out for us? I can’t say for sure but I do know this. I hope that the St Aidan’s prayer group will say some prayers for me and that God will show me the way to qualify for this year’s club championship. Yes, I ought to put in time on the range and putting green but a little boost from above will surely help matters.

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Business&RealEstate

Projects large, small for the fall The temperature dropped 20 degrees on Sunday, Sept. 2 from the previous day; I guess fall season was trying to inch its way in. However, the forecast is for warmer weather; but all this rain, uh! However, have you checked out your heating system? Have you tested your smoke/heat detectors to make sure they are functioning? Change that battery now! If you did use your fireplace last winter, when is the last time you had a chimney sweep in to brush and clean it thoroughly; also have you added a chimney cap to prevent squirrels, raccoons or birds or other animals inside? Over development for whatever land is left in our surrounding towns and the cutting down of trees, has further minimized and eliminated the natural habitat for those animals. Although this is a sad commentary on where they can live; you surely do not want them in your home, clogging up your chimney. The fall is an excellent time to trim trees as the leaves begin to fall as well as cutting back shrubbery (if you haven’t already completed this task) to allow as much sunlight into your home as possible. Speaking of sunlight and solar; this could be an excellent time to consider whether solar panels would be a solid investment. One must determine how long would it take to get back your money even with state and

federal credits, to reap worthwhile savings on your electric bill. There was an excellent article in Newsday on Sunday, Sept 2, exposing the diﬃculties that homeowners were having who leased their solar panels. The lure was how inexpensive it was to get involved, but the actual long-term cost was very prohibitive. It is actually much more cost eﬀective to purchase than it is to lease (just like comparing renting vs. owning your home!) There is an excellent added value benefit to your home; assuming you have enough sunlight (and not a lot of trees on your property). Over 85 percent or more sun is needed on your roof area to provide you the optimum return. What you have to figure out is how long will you be in your home. If you are a new homeowner, it should pay for itself in a 3-5 year period of time. If you have been in your home 20+ years, if may not be as good an investment; it all depends how many more years you will be living there to get back your money as well as begin saving on your electric bill. That is something you must contemplate in advance and know for sure, so you don’t invest your money without calculating the return you are expecting to receive in the future. I am selling a home in New Hyde Park (Great Neck Schools) that

PHILIP A. RAICES Real Estate Watch

had solar panels (he also put in a generator too) installed 10 years ago. The owner told me it was one of the best investments he ever made in his home. After installation, his electric bills averaged $74 per month, even include running his cental air; whereby it used to be over $200,000. However, you really have to be extremely careful who you will be hiring. Get at least three estimates and check with your county consumer aﬀairs oﬃce for any complaints or violations. Also, ask for at least three homeowners names and numbers who had installed their systems 5-10 years ago, to see if they were satisfied and saving money. There have been some serious failures within the industry. Suniva, Solar World and some others have declared bankruptcy in 2017. The reduced manufacturing costs of

solar panels has decreased the profitability within the industry, because the original upfront costs of building a manufacturing facility runs into the hundreds of millions of dollars. So it will be very prudent to make sure that you have adequate information on the companies, to make sure they will hopefully be around to service you, if need be, years from now. Had any thoughts of adding a gas generator in the event your electric goes out? (seems to be a common occurrence over the last few years, right?). My opinion is that is another excellent investment, assuming you will be in your home for at least 15-20 years. The convenience of having a generator, will add value to your home, while preventing the loss of heat, food and conveniences over the years, and would be a worthwhile investment and will make your home that much more saleable in the long run. Consumer Reports states that in some cases, your home value can increase by 3-5 percent. A 2014 report by Remodeling Magazine indicated that installing a standby generator can provide up to a 150 percent return on your investment. Meaning, if you spent $12,000 on installing a generator, your home value may increase up to $18,000. If you are looking for a passive way to get more sunshine and warmth into your home, while gaining more living space,

you might want to consider a sunroom. However, the most beneficial direction for the construction would be south or south west (again without trees covering that location). Most important, if you plan to use the room year round, would be the installation of some type of heating system for the winter months. The 2013 Hanley Wood Remodeling Cost vs. Value report suggests nationally homeowners recoup an average of 47 percent on a sunroom addition to their homes with an average cost of $73,000 or less, returning a value of $34,000 upon resale. Deciding which projects to consider, if any, will be determined by your available budget and how you may want to add value to your home. I want to wish everyone celebrating, a healthy and enjoyable holiday and happy new year, Shana Tova, with family and friends. Philp A. Raices is the owner/ Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave. Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute and a Certified International Property Specialist. Receive regular free updates of sold homes in your area and what your home would sell for in today’s market. He can be reached by email, at: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com, or by cell: (516) 647-4289.

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Recent Real Estate

Sales in New Hyde Park New Hyde Park Real Estate Market Conditions MEDIAN SALES PRICE $675,000 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

160 Ash Street, Floral Park Sold Price: $624,000 Date: 08/08/2018 4 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 60x100 Schools: Floral Park-Bellerose Total Taxes: $11,296 MLS# 3021604

132 Celler Avenue, New Hyde Park Sold Price: $635,000 Date: 08/23/2018 4 beds, 1 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 50x100 Schools: New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Total Taxes: $9,231 MLS# 3033145

133 E Cherry Street, Floral Park Sold Price: $655,000 Date: 08/16/2018 3 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 50x100 Schools: Floral Park-Bellerose Total Taxes: $12,193 MLS# 3043034

168 Sylvia Lane, New Hyde Park Sold Price: $635,000 Date: 05/07/2018 4 beds, 1 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 50x100 Schools: New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Total Taxes: $10,521 MLS# 2989706

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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L.I.’s Over 50 Fair returns to Huntington The Over 50 Fair, in its ninth year, will return to the Hilton Long Island/Huntington on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the enjoyment of hundreds of Long Island Baby Boomers and seniors. The annual event is the largest “over 50” expo on Long Island. This year’s event will have more than 80 exhibitors and 30 speakers, including many features from last year plus new ones for attendees to enjoy. Speakers who are back for a repeat engagement include Katherine Martin and Enkofi John of Foresters Financial who will speak about retirement planning as well as Social Security. Linda Fostek, “the Crisis Planner,” will teach a class on tackling your worries. Janis Abrams of Gentle Soul Discoveries will demonstrate Reiki. The

Seasoned Steppers will be doing a dance performance, a favorite last year. Some new classes this year include an estate and Medicaid planning presentation by Anthony F. Russo, Esq., and getting merit-based endowment money from the college of your choice by Robert C. Intelisano CSA. The Over 50 Fair is the brainchild of East Hills resident Barbara Kaplan, who also coordinates events at area malls under the business name Specialty Connections. She says that the Over 50 Fair is “overflowing with opportunities for adults age 50+.” Although MTN Matchmaking is new to the Over 50 Fair, the singles lounge, which they will be running, is not. This popular area gives attendees an area to sit, chat, and perhaps meet their special someone.

Noteworthy Band will played jazz and acoustic music throughout the day. This new addition to the Over 50 Fair was well received last year. The event has been building a loyal following among the Boomer generation due to its consistent presentation of a variety of classes and products they find appealing.

Band seeks to unite community The Afro-Semitic Experience will perform in concert on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 4:30 p.m. at Shelter Rock Jewish Center, 272 Shelter Rock Road at the Herricks Road intersection in Roslyn. Started in 1998 with the friendship of African-American jazz pianist Warren Byrd and Jewish-American jazz bassist David Chevan, the band combines eclectic styles that display sophisticated musicianship, original songs, standards and stories, tied together with their message of “Unity in the Community.” The band gets audiences dancing in the aisles with a mix of jazz, swing, salsa, gospel, cantorial, world-beat music and other styles. A sneak-peak may be viewed at www.afrosemiticexperience.net. The Richard E. Herter Memorial Fund at Shelter Rock Jewish Center, named in mem-

ory of a jazz guitarist, is providing principal underwriting for the concert. Tickets are $28 per person and include a light-bite dinner after the concert. Advance purchase is required. Group pricing is available.

Send a check or credit card information with your contact information to SRJC, 272 Shelter Rock Road, Roslyn, NY 11576. For information, call 516741-4305 on weekdays (oﬃce closed on Jewish festival days.)

The attendees enjoy connecting with the vendors, and vice versa. Repeat exhibitor Joe Satriano of the Susan Satriano Foundation said, “The Over 50 Fair is a grand expo of talented people and amazing products on display for sale. There is something for everyone to browse, enjoy talented performers and attend educational classes dur-

ing the day.” The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network), a local non-profit that helps Long Island’s needy, is once again asking people to bring non-perishable food and cash donations to exchange for raﬄe tickets to win for valuable prizes. Admission tickets, which include access to all classes and exhibitors, are $6 online, $8 at the door, and free for veterans with ID." Attendees may bring one adult child free with their paid admission. The Hilton Long Island/Huntington is located at 598 Broad Hollow Road in Melville, just south of the Long Island Expressway. Sponsors for this year’s event include Blank Slate Media and 50 Plus LifeStyles. For more information, visit www.Over50Fair.com.

Town offering tax seminars Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman will be holding a series of Property Tax Exemption Seminars throughout the Town over the next several months. Residents can learn about important changes to STAR (Basic and Enhanced), senior citizens, veterans and other exemptions that could help lower property taxes. The income limit for the 2019-2020 Enhanced STAR Exemption for seniors is under $86,300 (based on 2017 adjusted gross income, less any taxable IRA distributions), making some previously ineligible homeowners now qualified for the exemption. Staﬀ members will be on hand to distribute applications and answer questions.

The Property Tax Exemption Seminars will take place as follows: Tuesday, Oct. 2, 7 to 8:45 p.m. at Hillside Public Library, 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park Thursday, Oct. 4, 7 to 8:45 p.m. at Shelter Rock Public Library, 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson Monday, Nov. 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Westbury Memorial Public Library, 445 Jeﬀerson St., Westbury Tuesday, Nov. 20, 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Bryant Library, 2 Paper Mill Road, Roslyn For more information about the seminars, contact the Town’s 311 Call Center by dialing 311 or 516-869-6311.

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SCHOOL & CAMP DIRECTORY

Tour the School * Meet Our Teachers * Speak with Students

We welcome you to our

OPEN HOUSE

at Our Lady of Mercy Academy www.olma.org

516.921.1047 x138

September 22, 2018 Administration Presentation and Tours: 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm

815 Convent Road Syosset, New York

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drtomferraro.com drtferraro@aol.com

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Insurance accepted

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College Counseling

College Selection, application and resume preparation, essay development, application submission, financial aid consultation. 30+ years experience.

Art Mandel

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Advanced Practice Nurse Care Manager Assistance with Aging at Home / Care Coordination Nursing Home & Assisted Living Placement PRI / Screens / Mini Mental Status Exams 901 Stewart Ave., Suite 230, Garden City, NY 11530

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BUYERâ€™S GUIDE â–¼ ANTIQUES

ANTIQUES

$$ Top Cash Paid $$ HIGH END ANTIQUES HIGH CASH PAiD Oil Paintings, Mid-Century Accessories 1950s/60s, Porcelain, Costume Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Gold, Furniture, Objects of Art, etc. â€¢ 1 Pc.or entire estates â€¢ Premium prices paid for Tiffany, Damaged Meissen Porcelain, Bronzes, Quality Pieces Marble, etc. also

wanted

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RUTH

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BUYER’S GUIDE ▼ CONTRACTING

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LAWN SPRINKLERS

ALL PHASES OF RUBBISH REMOVAL & DEMOLITION Residential • Commercial Construction Sites

Kitchens • Bathrooms Clean-Ups • Attics Basements Flood/Fire

ALL SIZE DUMPSTERS Bob Cat Service Some Day Service,

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COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION

In Home Service Handy Howard 646-996-7628

Free Consultation

JUNK REMOVAL

• • • • •

!"#$%&'()#%*+%, Backflow Device Tests Free Estimates Installation Service/Repairs

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• We haul anything & everything • Entire contents of home and/or office • We clean it up and take it away Residential - Commercial Bonded Insured / Free Estimates

STRONG ARM CONTRACTING, INC.

516-538-1125

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BUYER’S GUIDE ▼ N.Y.D.O.T.#10405

MOVING & STORAGE INC.

Long Island and New York State Specialists

• Residential • Commercial • Piano & Organ Experts • Boxes Available FREE ESTIMATES www.ajmoving.com

516-741-2657

114 Jericho Tpke. Mineola, NY 11501

MOVING Serving the community for over 40 yrs

BRIAN CLINTON

MOVERS

One Piece to a Household/ Household Rearranging FREE ESTIMATES

333-5894

Owner Supervised

Licensed & Insured Licensed #T-11154 175 Maple Ave. Westbury, NY 11590

FREE ESTIMATES LOU: 516 850-4886

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

DRIVEWAYS & PARKING LOTS RETAINING WALLS FOUNDATIONS DRYWELL WATER DRAINAGE WATER PROOFING

SIDEWALKS PATIOS / PAVERS BRICK / BLOCK BLUE STONE STEPS / STOOPS BELGIUM BLOCK CULTURED STONE

Contracting LLC

MASONRY • PAVING • CONCRETE

FULLY INSURED

LIC: #H2219010000

PAINTING, POWERWASHING

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Interior B. Moore Paints Dustless Vac System Renovations

To advertise, call 516.307.1045 or fax 516.307.1046 RESD/COMM CLEANING

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Exterior Power Washing Rotted Wood Fixed Staining

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PAINTING

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TREE SERVICE

MASONRY

MOVING

TREE SERVICE

PAINTING & WALLPAPER est. 1978

Interior and Exterior • Plaster/Spackle Light Carpentry • Decorative Moldings Power Washing 516-385-3132 New Hyde Park

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516-328-7499 Licensed & Insured

ROOFING

!"#"$%&&'()$*(+" Over 30 Years Experience No Sub Contractors

SLATE ROOF SPECIALIST COPPER FLASHING WORK FREE Estimates

516-983-0860 Licensed & Insured Nassau Lic #H1859520000

WANTED TO BUY

COIN SHOP

We Buy It All Coins, Paper Money, Stamps, Jewelry, Diamonds, Sports Memorabilia, Comic Books, Antique Guns, and many more

PMJ Coin LLC Premium Quaility Certified Coins

2127 Hillside Ave. New Hyde Park, NY 11040 (516) 741-3330 - Ask for Paul

OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Owner Operated Since 1989 Licensed & Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

Member L.I. Arborist Assoc.

516-466-9220 WINDOW REPAIRS

631-385-7975

WINDOW REPAIRS & RESTORATIONS

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ALL BRANDS

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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS To advertise here call:516.307.1045

▼ EMPLOYMENT, MARKETPLACE To Place Your Ad Call

EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED

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Phone:

• CAR WASHERS • CASHIER • SERVICE WRITER

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We’re Open:

Mon–Thurs: 9am-5:30pm Fri: 9am-6pm

Deadlines

Tuesday 11:00am: Classified Advertising Tuesday 1:00pm: Legal Notices/ Name Changes Friday 5:00pm Buyers’s Guide Error Responsibility All ads placed by telephone are read back for verification of copy context. In the event of an error of Blank Slate Media LLC we are not responsible for the first incorrect insertion. We assume no responsiblity for an error in and beyond the cost of the ad. Cancellation Policy Ads must be cancelled the Monday before the first Thursday publication. All cancellations must be received in writing by fax at: 516.307.1046 Any verbal cancellations must be approved by a supervisor. There are no refunds on cancelled advertising. An advertising credit only will be issued.

• Great Neck News • Williston Times • New Hyde Park Herald Courier • Manhasset Times • Roslyn Times • Port Washington Times • Garden City News • Bethpage Newsgram • Jericho Syosset News Journal • Mid Island Times • Syosset Advance

New Hyde Park Call David: 631-796-4113

YMCA JOB FAIR WHEN: September 19th, 2-5pm

JOB OPPORTUNITY $14.50 Long Island per hour $17.00 NYC per hour

WHERE: YMCA at Glen Cove, 125 Dosoris Ln, Glen Cove, NY CONTACT: Christine.Conlon@ymcali.org

CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE /COMPANION: many years experience seeks position with elderly. Prepare nutritious and appetizing meals, light housekeeping, live in or out. Excellent references. Please call Faith 347-898-5804

COUNTERPERSON

ELDER CARE AVAILABLE Young woman seeking position to care for the elderly. Loving, caring, experienced 35 years. Excellent references. Call Sandra 516-299-6548

MANHASSET PIZZERIA Full or Part Time Good Opportunity

Call John - 516-627-5280

We Have Openings for School Bus Drivers

Don’t miss an opportunity for a great job where you can serve your community and make good money too. • Training provided to obtain your commercial drivers license

WE OFFER: • Flexible hours • 401K plans with matching funds • Health & Life insurance • Emergency family leave • Safety and attendance bonus twice a year RETIREES WELCOME! Easy to drive vans - CDL training (We will train for the road test) CALL TODAY!

SIGN ON BONUS $2,500 FOR CDL DRIVERS Bus & Van $500 For Non CDL Drivers Will train qualified applicants

NEW STARTING SALARIES FOR SEPTEMBER • BIG BUS: $20.73 hr. Benefit rate • BIG BUS: $22.73 hr. *Non-Benefit rate • VAN: $17.96 hr. Benefit rate Positions • VAN: $19.96 hr. *Non-Benefit rate available for *available after 90 days

EDUCATIONAL BUS TRANSPORTATION 516.454.2300

CALL TODAY!

mechanics and bus attendants

Positions available for Nassau & Suffolk

CERTIFIED HHA, PCA seeks weekday position Monday through Friday, live in or live out. 17 years experience with Parkinsons, Alzheimers, dementia, cancer patients. References available upon request. Call Doreen 516-302-7564

If you currently care for your relatives or friends who have Medicaid or Medicare, you may be eligible to start working for them as a personal assistant. No Certificates needed.

347-462-2610 347-565-6200

Join A Growing Team That Values Your Experience…..

CAREGIVER & CLEANING SERVICES Seeking position as Cleaning lady OR Caregiver (live out). 18 years experience in cleaning and home care. Licensed driver w/ own car. Excellent references available. English speaking. Please call 516-444-0823

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to VP wanted for a midsize construction steel subcontractor’s satellite office located in Albertson. Responsible for day to day activities such as mail, email, phones, bills, errands, collections, etc. Should have 5 years prior office experience especially working with Excel, Word and Quickbooks. Follow up on bids and some property management activities also required. 9am-3pm. M-F with some flexibility. Must be Notary. Email resume to ralph@strocchia.com or call 917-903-1227

ELDER CARE AVAILABLE Live in/ Live out, 10 yrs experience with excellent references. Will cook, clean, do laundry, etc. Please call Pauline 718-413-0941 ELDER CARE Woman seeking position to care for the elderly. 30 years experiences with excellent references. Please call 516-688-4322 EXPERIENCED NURSING AIDE seeking position to take care of elderly. Full time or part time evenings or weekends. Own car and good references. Please Call Mavis 917-796-5917 HOME HEALTH CARE AIDE Irish trained woman with 10 years experience and excellent checkable references available. Honest and reliable. Licensed driver with own transportation. Please call 516-3837150

JOB OPPORTUNITY: $17/hr NYC $14.50/hr LI If you currently care for your relatives or friends who have Medicaid or Medicare, you may be eligible to start working for them as a personal assistant. No Certificates needed. 347-462-2610 or 347-565-6200

NANNY AVAILABLE Hi Everyone. My friend’s nanny is looking for a part time or full time position. I have know her for almost as long as I have lived in GC (15yrs). She drives and is great with all ages. Contact me if you would like her contact info 917-856-6490 Tricia. Thanks.

MOTHER’S HELPER wanted to help with 3 boys. Hours 3-7pm Monday through Thursday. Friday 12-7pm. Organized, intelligent and energetic. Non smoker, clean driver’s license. English speaking. Port Washington area. $15 per hour. Please call 516-883-1978

QUALIFIED & DEPENDABLE Nanny you can trust! I have over 23 years of experience. CPR Certified along with driver’s license. I have also worked in Garden City area for some time and am very familiar with the area. I’m ready, willing and able to work ASAP. Please call: 917-723-5789

SITUATION WANTED

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

AIDE/CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE Available Mon-Fri live in or Mon-Fri (nights) 10pm-7am to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Cooking, light housework, personal grooming, administer medications. 14 years experience. Just ended 7 years with previous patient. References available. Please Call 516-448-0502

HAVE AN IDEA FOR AN INVENTION/NEW PRODUCT? We help everyday inventors try to patent and submit their ideas to companies! Call InventHelp, FREE INFORMATION! 888-487-7074

CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones at home or in a health care facility?Call 516-410-9943 for a NY State certified nursing assistant with excellent references !

AIRLINE CAREERS Start here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866-296-7094

CAREER TRAINING

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

MARKETPLACE

A PLACE FOR MOM has helped over a million families find senior living. Our trusted, local advisors help find solutions to your unique needs at no cost to you. Call: 1-800-4048852

INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Looking to sell items from your home? Consider doing an Online Auction! Online Auctions reach more interested buyers than tag sales and can often sell for more than what you would make at an estate or tag sale. Invited Estate Sales by Tracy Jordan can do both! You can sell your items online reaching potential buyers locally or globally as well as hosting a private sale from your home! Let us guide you on what items to put in auction including furniture, housewares, decorative items, jewelry, collectibles, coins, artwork and anything else you may no longer want or need. Our services can help you to maximize your selling experience whether you are selling 1 item or 500 items. We are a one stop service for all your needs when you are moving or selling a property! Selling, donating, discarding and cleaning out services can be done to meet your time frame with minimal stress. Estate and Tag Sales Online AuctionsCleanout and Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals Contact for more info: info@ invitedsales.com or Call: 516279-6378 to schedule a consultation or receive more information. www.invitedsales.com

ADDICTION HELP Struggling with DRUGS or ALCOHOL? Addicted to PILLS? Talk to someone who cares. Call The Addiction Hope & Help Line for a free assessment. 1-855-995-2069 CPAP MACHINE Have a CPAP machine for sleep apnea? Get replacement FDA approved CPAP machine parts and supplies at little or no cost! Free sleep guide included. Call 866-430-6489 LUNG CANCER? And Age 60+? You and your family may be entitled to significant cash award. Call 866951-9073 for information. No risk. No money out of pocket. REVERSE MORTGAGE: Homeowners age 62+ turn your home equity into tax free cash! Speak with an expert today and receive a free booklet 1-877-580-3720

MARKETPLACE 2008 OPTI SAIL BOAT Great beginner sail boat for children. In excellent condition with all accessories included. Asking price $3,800 CONTACT: Connor 516739-2015 for details or email: connorcrawford31@gmail.com FORMAL LIVING ROOM SET FOR SALE: Traditional in style. 3 piece Sofa set; Ivory in color. 2 End Tables and Coffee Table (6 pieces total). $4,000 or best offer. Free Shipping Contact Jackie 516-972-3648

PRIVACY HEDGES FALL BLOW OUT SALE. 6’ Arborvitae (Evergreen) reg. $149 NOW $75. Beautiful, nursery grown. FREE installation/ FREE delivery. Limited supply! ORDER NOW! 518-5361367 www.lowcosttrees.com

WANTED TO BUY TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

AUTO SERVICES

GARDEN CITY Saturday, September 15 9a.m. to 3p.m. 28 Spruce St. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

CAR DETAILING done at your home, includes cleaning of interior, vacuuming. Very reasonable. Please call 516-373-5928

PETS

AUTOS WANTED

PET SERVICES

DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-aWish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

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JUNK CARS TOP DOLLAR

$$$CASH$$$ 516-497-8898

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTO FOR SALE

LEXUS

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ALWAYS BUYING Old Mirrors, Lamps, Clocks, Watches, Furniture, Glass-Ware, Military Items, China, Anything Old or Unusal.

LICENSED & BONDED

Call 516-344-9032

TAG SALE

*BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

WANTED TO BUY LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048

GARAGE SALE

PROMOTE YOUR PET SERVICES HERE: CALL

516.307.1045

• 36,000 miles, White, • 6 Cyl, Beige Interior, • Immaculate Condition Price…$22,900

917-463-9615

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APARTMENT FOR RENT GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Huge, bright 2 bedroom$1725; studio $1385, 1 bath, dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C. NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. Available now. rentals@gardencityborder.com or 516-524-6965 (text or voice) GARDEN CITY SOUTH 1 BR Apt, lower level, near LIRR. Ideal for single person. $975/month + security. Utilities included. Non smoking, no pets. References needed. Call 516-837-7632

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LIU Post Pioneer football is back BY A N D R E W S C A R PA C I Head LIU Post football coach Bryan Collins has high expectations for the 2018 fall! football!season, with!an experienced team full of a starting roster of mostly seniors. There is a plethora of leadership on and off the field by all these seniors,! who will look to end their!college careers on a high note. Collins’ goal for his players is the!same!every!year,!having a “first-class reputation,” meaning good grades and the way everyone on his roster carries and presents themselves on and off the field. His on-field expectations! this year include being! conference champs, which he sees as very! possible! this season, then to be NCAA regional champs, which would definitely be a high honor, and lastly to be national champs,! which would be an extreme accomplishment for this football team. Leading the pack this year is a!core of senior captains.!Starting!the list!is wide!receiver Michael Richardson, who last year as a junior broke the all-time!Pioneer single-season touchdown record. Coach Collins strongly believes he can break that record again this year. On the offensive line!is left!tackle Chris Coles. The running back is secondyear starter Malik Pierre.!On!the defensive side,! Patrick Williams leads! the way as middle linebacker.

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LIU Post football plays at the 2017 homecoming game. Other starters who will be making an! impact this year! are! defensive end Kevin Petite and linebacker Connor Farrell. Their secondary has! two! sophomore starters at cornerback,! Nazir Streater and Jamel Johnson. Other starting receivers to Michael Richardson are Amir Crenshaw and Deon Mash. One big hole the!team!will have to fill is the defensive tackle position.

Collins and team will look to find the best suitable replacement! for Anthony Denunzio, who graduated in spring 2018. The top options!now!are!lineman Anthony Lavio and Able Joseph. The long snapper position is also up for grabs;! this will most likely be taken by! outside linebacker, senior Jake Carlock. Linebacker coach/special teams coordinator Jim Gibbons is also! positive! about! this year’s team. He!sees big things out of

their transfer quarterback from Rutgers University,! who will be at the head of their passing game this year. He believes they have a! strong special teams, as they put!great!effort into it. This is led by returning kicker Senior John Pavacic. He sees special teams as! important as most of these players only start on special teams to rest the players on offense and defense. He, like Coach Collins, hopes!to be conference champs, go to the NCAA playoffs, and win

the regional championship, as they have made the final 8 a few times in the past. Coach Gibbons sees a!strong line-backing core with! two! returning seniors and!two!recruited juniors from Dean College. While! Gibbons! sees talent in all his players, Pioneer football rarely starts freshmen;! it is all about earning your spot. This is the case for many underclassmen who will be taken “under the ropes” by this year’s abundance of seniors. It will be an interesting rebuild for next year, as almost all the starting positions will have to be refilled.! Gibbons! sees most of these positions taken by this year’s sophomore and junior class, as he sees a setup!two!years from now for this season’s freshman class. Gibbons is also optimistic that a few players on the roster could!get a look by NFL teams. This year’s team will have a lot to prove. The coaches believe that! if any roster can do it, it would! be this team full of veteran talent, who have all been working with each other for years under the leadership of Coach Collins and his staﬀ. This article was originally published in the summer edition of the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneersummer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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$100K salaries at Nassau’s patronage mill Continued from Page 1 Appointing fallen political players to jobs at the Board of Elections isn’t uncommon. The board is the only agency intentionally and legally set up to be a patronage organization – “whether we like it or not,” according to Lawrence Levy, executive dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University. “You know the expression that politics is like sausage making and you don’t want to spend a lot!of time looking at what goes on in the kitchen,” Levy said. ! “This is the ultimate example of sausage making in politics. It’s also one of the legal ones.” Nearly 80 percent of last year’s county Board of Elections budget went toward salaries, wages and fees, with the commissioners of both major parties getting paid more than $180,000 in taxpayer funds for the politically appointed job, according to Board of Elections’ records as of July. Of the $19,254,454 budget, more than $15 million went to salaries, wages and fees. Santino’s position as an administrative assistant earns him a salary of $160,000. Troiano is making $140,000 at the Board of Elections as director of special projects. The Board of Elections employs approximately 154 full-time workers, 24 part-time clerks and 14 seasonal employees, according to records as of July. In accordance with state election law, Democratic Commissioner David Gugerty and Republican Commissioner Louis Savinetti were appointed by their respective Nassau County party chairmen. The parties that receive the two highest counts of voters in the last gubernatorial election get to lead the board, Bonnie Garone, counselor to the Democratic commissioner, said in an interview. The rest of the employees at the Board of Elections are split evenly between the parties. It is in the commissioners’ power to appoint and remove the other employees, Garone said. “Long ago it was determined in this state the best way to make sure things are fair and even-handed is to make sure the two parties with the highest number of members in New York watch each other,” Garone said. “That’s where the oversight comes from.” Each position has a replica of itself in the other major party, Levy said. “If you’re the Republican leader and the idea is to put a loyal Republican who is going to look after the party’s interests, which is what they’re supposed to do by law, then you’re not going to put in an Independent or good government type,” Levy said. !

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The Nassau County Board of Elections, located at 240 Old Country Road, spent nearly 80 percent of last year’s budget on salaries, wages and fees. Both parties are looking for appointees who will best represent the party – “and who is going to better represent the party than a former elected oﬃcial,” Levy said. Levy said he was unaware of any Board of Elections employees who are simultaneously serving in elected positions, but said it would surprise him to see that an employee would be overseeing an election he may be a candidate in. Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito is doing just that. D’Esposito was appointed to the Board of Elections in February. When D’Esposito’s job at the Board of Elections was announced, Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen, the Democrat who beat Santino last November, called serving in the two positions “wholly unethical and a clear conflict of interest.” She said her fellow board member should either refuse the appointment or resign from the Town Board. “To work simultaneously in both capacities is outrageous and displays nothing but contempt for the taxpayers we swore an oath to serve,” Gillen said in a statement at the time. As of July, D’Esposito, was still sitting on the Town Board while working as an administrative assistant at the Board of Elections, earning $100,000, according to Board of Elections records. Eﬀorts to reach D’Esposito were unavailing. Board of Elections employees are also not immune to the seemingly wide-

spread nepotism across the county. A list of family ties throughout Nassau government compiled by Newsday in October 2017 showed more than 20 Board of Elections employees had connections to politicians of both parties on

“ ong ago it was determined in this state the best way to make sure things are fair and evenhanded is to make sure the two parties with the highest number of members in New York watch each other. That’s where the oversight comes from.” Bonnie Garone COUNSELOR TO THE DEMOCRATIC COMMISSIONER

the town, county and state level. Among them are! Patrick Kiernan, son of former Republican North Hempstead Town Supervisor John Kiernan. Patrick Kiernan was making $70,000 as a research aide as of July, according to Board of Elections records.! Michelle Imbroto, sister of Republican Oyster Bay Town Councilman Louis

Imbroto, is making $48,000 as a registration clerk. Cynthia Labriola, wife of former Republican state Assemblyman Steve Labriola, is earning $70,000 as an administrative assistant. Regina Corbin, wife of Democrat Roger Corbin, a former Nassau County legislator who Newsday reported is serving time for a bribery conviction, is earning $114,000 as an administrative assistant. The splitting of jobs among Democrats and Republicans may be an outdated policy, Levy said. While it may have made sense at one point, there are increasing numbers of people not registered with either major party. “Now that [independents] have grown exponentially in the days since this system was created, the question should be raised whether the interest of these voters is represented by a system that gives overwhelming influence to the two major parties,” Levy said. Although Election Day is generally considered a once-a-year occasion, Garone said the Board of Elections’ responsibilities are a “year-round undertaking.” The board also helps facilitate elections for school districts, special districts and villages throughout the year, totaling “well over 200 elections per year,” she said. The board also processes all voter registration and absentee ballot applications, and answers questions from the public, Garone said.

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