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Bow Tie shuts doors after 90-year run

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Future of building remains unclear

BY LU K E TOR R A N C E Bow Tie Cinemas Port Washington has closed.

The cinema, located at 116 Main St., has removed all lettering from the marquee and movie posters from the outside.

“It’s very sad,” said Bobbie Polay, the executive director of the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce. “It is a beautiful old building, it has been here for decades, and I am sad to see it go. I hope that it will reopen at some point in the future.”

According to Great Neck resident Diane Coffield, the Connecticut-based Bow Tie Cinemas made a “corporate decision” to close the theater due to poor attendance and low revenues. It is unclear what will happen to the building, which was rented by the company.

Efforts to contact Bow Tie were unavailing.

The location has housed a cinema since 1927, when it opened

as the Beacon Theater, according to Cinema Treasures.

It was operated by a number of different organizations over the years. Bow Tie bought the cinema in 2013.

Mitch Schwartz, the treasurer of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, said the loss of the theater is a continuation of a disconcerting trend.

“I’m very disturbed, not necessarily by the loss of movies but because it is another empty storefront,” said Schwartz, who also serves as co-president of Port’s Chamber of Commerce. “When we have empty storefronts, taxes for the other local businesses have to go up, so this is not good for Port Washington.”

Bow Tie operates several other cinemas in the area, including theaters in Great Neck, Manhasset, Herricks and Roslyn.

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Mindy Germain of Residents Forward calls on the state government not to allow New York City to access Long Island aquifers during a rally last week in Mineola.

See story on page 6.

Tax liens trip up Troiano, raise issues for town

BY LU K E TORRANCE

$81,533 in federal income tax liens, according to Newsday.

Troiano also served as the In 2014, the Town of North senior policy adviser to SuperHempstead hired Robert Troia- visor Judi Bosworth before beno as director of operations. ing selected by County ExecuAt the time, he had racked up tive Laura Curran to become

the acting commissioner for traffic and parking violations.

He promptly resigned last week when his income tax liens, in addition to a $749,264 lien on a house he owned facContinued on Page 67

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Baxter Estates eyes tax cap override Village unlikely to exceed cap: officials

BY LU K E TORRANCE

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The Flower Hill Board of Trustees listens to residents’ concerns during a meeting.

Cars must be cleared from lot: Flower Hill Site on Northern Blvd. slated for clearing, construction

BY LU K E TORRANCE Flower Hill’s Board of Trustees meeting on Monday was all about construction, as the village updated its code and held a hearing on a stalled Northern Boulevard project.

The owners of a property at 1045 Northern Blvd. asked the village for an extension to their site plan, which was approved in July 2016.

“You’re becoming a monthly occurrence,” said Mayor Robert McNamara. Monday marked the third straight meeting that the lot has been on the agenda.

The lot, which previously housed a car dealership, was scheduled to become a retail space with a spa.

One of the owners, Michael Cohen, said he finally had the money to begin demolition. The two-story structure was also delayed by the lack of a tenant, which Cohen said they still have not found. Nonetheless, he

said demolition would begin in March.

The Board of Trustees expressed frustration with the current state of the property, which has been used to store cars.

“Do me a favor, we’ve gone out of our way, get [the cars] out of there by March 1,” said McNamara. “It’s an eyesore.”

An update will be given at the next meeting and the village would work from there.

The trustees unanimously approved three local laws that were proposed in December but had been tabled for two months.

The first merged two sections on the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The second law updated the code appendix that lists fees, charges and deposits, cleaning it up and making it easier to find the corresponding law with each fee.

The third would allow residential site plans to expire if there had not been any activity on the site for six months following the plan’s approval. It is

similar to a law passed during last month’s meeting, although that pertained only to commercial properties.

The trustees addressed the issue of rocks that residents had put on the edges of their lawns, adjacent to Manhasset Woods Road. The village requested that these rocks be removed but this was met with pushback by some.

One homeowner told the village that the rocks prevented motorists from parking on part of her lawn and running over her sprinkler heads. Another said several cars parked in his yard after he removed the rocks.

“The rocks are clearly an issue,” Deputy Mayor Brian Herrington said since the rocks are on the village right-of-way.

The village considered installing a curb or a sidewalk but did not reach a conclusion on the issue.

The trustees also approved a contract with the Roslyn Fire Companies!for $236,375.

The Village of Baxter Estates usually passes a bill to override the tax cap in case of emergency, even though it has not exceeded the cap over the past few years.

With the tax cap at 2 percent this year, the Board of Trustees considered if it needed to pass it at all.

“I always recommend that the board do this because of the timing,” the village attorney, Chris Prior, said at last Thursday’s meeting. “You have not yet begun to do real work on the budget. You don’t know yet whether it will be relevant or not.”

Even though the village does not yet know if it would need to exceed the cap, Prior said it was useful to get the ball rolling just in case. If the village determines in the coming month that the cap does not be to!be exceeded, the public hearing would be canceled. Even if it is passed, the village can rescind the override, something Baxter Estates has done in the past.

The law must be in place before a budget that would pierce

the cap is adopted. But with the cap at 2 percent — the highest in five years — members of the board found it hard to believe the village would need to go over the cap.

“It’s much higher than it was last year,” said Mayor Nora Haagenson. “So I think we’ll be OK.” Nonetheless, the Board of Trustees voted to hold a public hearing at its March 1 meeting, the first step toward passing an override.

As for the budget, the village will hold a budget workshop on Saturday, March 3, at 9 a.m.

The village also cleared up some language in the code regarding planning board applications. It makes it clear that the $500 application fee is nonrefundable while the $2,000 deposit is refundable.

Village Clerk Chrissy Kiernan said that death threats will now be reported to the police after an irate resident threatened the acting clerk around Christmas time over leaf pickup.

“People need to understand that these will be taken seriously going forward,” she said.

Trustee Chris Ficalora proContinued on Page 68

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Port school budget has $1.5M gap Unforeseen increases in health insurance, pensions drive expenses above expectations

BY LU K E TORRANCE The Port Washington Board of Education tried to figure how to close a $1.5 million gap Tuesday night as it began discussions about the 2018-19 budget.

“Between now and April, we are looking to reduce our anticipated expenditures or to increase our revenue, and in school districts, it’s very difficult to increase your revenue,” said Assistant Superintendent Mary Callahan, since much of the funding besides taxes comes from the state. “So we listen very carefully to when the governor speaks and hopes that he will give us even more than he proposed in his initial offering.”

The gap, according to Superintendent Kathleen Mooney, comes from an unforeseen# rise in health insurance and pension costs.

Callahan added that the district does not have control over those areas when it comes to budgeting.

Health insurance costs will increase by $1.9 million and pensions by $846,700. Callahan said

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The Port Washington Board of Education discusses the budget at Tuesday’s meeting. pension costs were up 11 percent.

Board President Karen Sloan indicated that the $328,600 increase in spending on technology might have to be reduced to cover other areas.

In addition to insurance, pensions and tech, salaries are expected to increase by $1.24 million.# The different areas add up to a $4.9 million increase in budget, or 3.24 percent.

Callahan said the district was considering hiring additional staff

members due to increased enrollment at Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School and Paul D. Schreiber High School. The schools are projected to have 162 and 121 more students, respectively, by the 2022-23 school year.

The $1.5 million gap does not include the added cost of staffing. If the district decides to go through with the proposed hires (about six teachers, one administrator and one groundskeeper), it would cost an additional

$881,106 and the budget gap would swell to about $2.4 million.

Sloan said the school might have to hold off on new hires until other rising costs were dealt with.

“The health insurance and pensions really rocked us,” she said.

The board will hold two more budget meetings on Feb. 27 and March 15 to further discuss how to make up the gap.

The board also approved next year’s calendar. The district was given four superintendent conference days by the state, which the students have off, to be used on whatever day the district saw fit.

One day that students will have off because of this is Nov. 6, which will allow students to celebrate Diwali.

Conference dates would also be used in February and June to celebrate the Lunar New Year and Eid.

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Story of Holocaust survivors, rescuers Kupferberg center exhibit in Bayside tells how French Protestants saved 3,500 Jews

BY R E B ECC A K L A R Stories of individuals who went against the odds and risked their lives to save Jews are sprinkled throughout Holocaust history.

But the story of Le Chambon – a town in France with a history of welcoming outsiders that collectively protected and saved almost 3,500 Jews – is unknown to many.

“The Holocaust gets told so many times as dark and horrific, which it was,” said Dan Leshem, executive director of the! Kupferberg Holocaust Center at Queensborough Community College.! “But there were these points of light, there were these rescuers and aid providers that did things at a great risk to themselves simply because that was what was natural to them to do because it was aligned with what they believed.”

The intertwined stories of the refugees and protectors are told at the museum’s exhibit “Conspiracy of Goodness: How French Protestants Rescued Thousands of Jews Dur-

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The “Conspiracy of Goodness” exhibit at the Kupferberg Holocaust Center tells the story of those saved in the town of Le Chambon, France. ing WWII,” which will be shown through June.

“We call the exhibit the conspiracy of goodness because it took so many people playing different roles to make this hap-

pen,” Leshem said.!

The exhibit’s name mirrors the design. It is what Leshem described as a mosaic of people who played a part in the rescue of thousands of children.

As visitors enter the exhibit, they are introduced to a wall of faces that together make up this story of defiance and virtue.

One of those faces is Renée Kann Silver, a Holocaust survivor

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who was in Le Chambon, and currently lives in Garden City.

Silver’s story is told in her book, “And Yet, I still Loved France,” co-written with Connie Colker Steiner.

Her story was unusual from the start, she said.

“I was born in a place which nobody knows anything about because it no longer exists,” Silver said.

Her family resided in the Saarland, a territory that was independent of Germany and France following decisions made in the Treaty of Versailles.

Silver’s story continued on an atypical path, with her firsthand exposure to a Nazi parade featuring Adolf Hitler himself.

“In 1935 I lived in Saarland and Hitler came to visit and a maid took me to see him, which at 4 I thought was absolutely fabulous,” Silver said.!

Silver said everyone was “screaming in delight” and she couldn’t understand why her parents were upset when they found out where she had been.

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Opposing NYC plan to reopen wells Curran leads bipartisan group of local officials at rally calling for halt of state application

BY LU K E TORRANCE

County Executive Laura Curran, state senators and local officials assembled on the steps of the Legislative Building last Thursday in Mineola to call for a halt on allowing New York City to draw water from wells in Queens.

The city’s Department of Environmental Protection has requested a permit from the state to reactivate 68 dormant wells in Queens that would draw from Long Island’s sole source aquifers in the event of a drought.

“Today, we are speaking in one united voice on behalf of 1.3 million residents of Nassau County,” Curran said. “We want to make it clear that no action should be taken on this permit until the first phase of a $6 million study … has been completed by the U.S. Geological Survey.”

The study would examine how reactivation could affect saltwater intrusion into the aquifers and whether it would cause a shift underground.

Those at the news conference had all signed a letter to Basil Seggos, the state’s Department of

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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran (center) is surrounded by local officials as she calls for the state to preserve local aquifers at the Legislative Building in Mineola.

Environmental# Conservation commissioner, urging him to wait until the first phase of the survey is completed this spring.

Although work has been started on the first phase of the study, the entire project would take over a year to complete and has not been completely funded.

“The funds have started to flow, but it’s not like $6 million is going to show up on your doorstep,” said Brian Schneider, the county’s deputy executive for parks and public

works. “The money has been showing up, and the USGS is working on the project.”

Schneider said the first phase of the study is putting together a model that shows how water moves through the ground. Future phases#would fund drilling into the ground to acquire additional data.

The aquifers are important to Long Island residents because there are no large rivers or lakes from which to draw clean drinking water.

According to New York City’s

Department of Environmental Conservation, the city gets almost 90 percent of its water from the Catskill/Delaware and Croton watersheds in upstate New York.

Efforts to reach New York City officials were unavailing.

“Here we live on an island surrounded by saltwater, and yet nature has given us the most amazing water supply and filtration system, our aquifers,” said Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “Way before

Britta ever patented their water filter, Mother Nature had her own above of our aquifers.”

Bosworth and several members of the Town Board had already sent their own letter to the state, as had state# Sen. Elaine Phillips (R-Flower Hill).

Phillips introduced a bill in June that would limit permit renewals for the city strictly to cases of sustained drought or water emergency. The measure passed the Senate but stalled in the Assembly.

In addition to elected officials, several community leaders spoke about the importance of preserving the aquifer, including Resident Forward Executive Director# Mindy Germain and Adrienne Esposito, the executive director of the Citizens Campaign for the Environment.

“Our message to New York City is, we love you New York, but you can’t have our water,” Esposito said. “We have grave concerns about this plan. Utilizing Long Island’s water in times of drought for New York City is literally a plan to rob Peter to pay Paul. We have no Plan B here on Long Island.”

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Suozzi draws a Dem challenger for seat

BY LU K E TOR R A N C E In April 2015, Bernie Sanders held a small news conference on the grounds of the Capitol to announce his candidacy for president. It was a campaign that inspired Josh Sauberman, a Democrat who kicked off his own campaign challenging U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi with a modest event on Tuesday.

“Bernie did a great job … getting a dialogue started on what are society’s ills,” Sauberman said during his event at Stillwell Field, across the street from his alma mater, Syosset High School.

It is Sauberman’s" first run for elected office and another curve in a life full of twists and turns.

He was raised in Bayside and graduated from Syosset in 2000. From there he went to Fordham, where he studied political science and psychology and began interning at the United Nations. After graduating in 2004 he was hired to work at the UN as a policy analyst.

Sauberman left that job in 2007 to take over the family’s insurance brokerage firm after his father became ill. Two years into that job, Sauberman was stricken with metastatic prostate cancer. His health insurance provider determined that it was a preexisting condition.

“I was denied coverage by my insurer, so I had to fund it myself,” he said.

It was the struggle to save the family business and his battle with cancer that inspired him to fight for social justice. In the years since Sauberman has helped raise funds for several documentaries such as “Inequality for All” (2013) and “Saving Capitalism” (2017).

Sauberman, who lives in Syosset, said he voted for Suozzi in 2016 but expressed disappointment in the Glen Cove Democrat’s work so far.

“He had an opportunity in 2017 to support a single payer system … the Medicare

for All Act, which was introduced in the House,” he said. “But rather than co-sponsor it, he’s been going around the district saying he agrees with it on an academic basis but he’s not going to push for it. Why?… because Big Pharma" is bankrolling Tom Suozzi to not take a vote on a bill that’s in the best interest of residents in his district.”

He was also critical of Suozzi’s time as county executive, saying he was partly responsible for Nassau’s dysfunctional tax assessment system.

In addition to supporting health care for all, Sauberman said he would invest more in public schools and universities, make housing more affordable and improve transit. He supports the construction of the Hyperloop, a high-speed vacuum-tube train that would connect New York to Boston and Washington, D.C. As for how he would pay for such projects, Sauberman said he would make sure everyone pays their fair share.

“Whether it’s a company or a wealthy person or a not so wealthy person, everyone needs to have some sort of balance,” he said.

“There’s no reason that I’m paying $20,000 a year on a home that doesn’t even sit on an acre of land, whereas someone up in Roslyn is paying the same amount for more than an acre. There needs to be some fairness.”

He readily admits that he faces an uphill climb in becoming as well known in the 3rd Congressional District as Souzzi, who was already known as the former mayor of Glen Cove and former Nassau County executive before running for Congress in 2016. But Sauberman has promised a blitz of media events and town hall events —" similar to the ones Suozzi held and Sauberman often attended — to raise his profile before the primary in June.

“I will invite people from the community to come out and hear what I have to say,” he said. “They’ll get to see if they like my agenda, and if they do, they’ll support me.”

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Record-breaking flu cases across state

BY R E B ECC A K L A R New York broke a record for confirmed influenza cases in the week ending Jan. 27 with more than 11,600 cases reported, according to a Northwell Health news release.

Northwell said on Tuesday that in the previous seven days, 12 Northwell hospitals saw more than 10,500 patients with flu-like symptoms, 2,700 of whom were admitted for inpatient treatment.

During last year’s flu season there were 12,912 flu-related hospitalizations across the state, according to the Nassau County Department of Health.

“Flu season typically peaks on the East Coast in late winter, so it’s not too late to get vaccinated,” Nassau County Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein said in a statement in January.

Eisenstein and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran urged all residents over six months old to get vaccinated.

The number of confirmed!cases of influenza in New York is the highest since the Department of Health began reporting them in 2004, according to a statement from Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

In January, Cuomo signed an executive order that allows pharmacists to give flu vaccines to children ages 2 to 18.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaccination should continue throughout flu season.

In an effort to remedy the issue, Northwell Health has established a biosurveillance system to track and respond to the large volume of cases, according to the release.

The dashboard,! developed by Stanley Cho, a senior data analyst at Northwell’s Krasnoff Quality Management Institute, in collaboration with the health system’s emergency operations staff, gives the Northwell staff a proactive tool to prepare for and respond to a surge in flu cases, according to the release.

The system tracks both the number of patients who tested positive for the flu and presented with flu-like symptoms, as well as capturing the strain of the virus and information about the patient such as age, sex and ZIP code.

“The new flu surveillance dashboard gives Northwell the ability to see what’s going on in near real time,” Mark Swensen, an emergency management coordinator at Northwell who helped develop the system, said in the release. “This is an important tool that helps us in terms of planning and managing patient care.”

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Major crime down more than 3% Sexual abuse has largest decline; county officials vow to tackle opioid crisis

BY R E B ECC A K L A R The number of major crimes reported in Nassau County fell 3.47 percent last year, with the largest decline in sexual abuse at 53.57 percent, according to the Police Department.

A total of 5,559 major crimes were reported, compared with 5,753 in 2016.

A total of 25,910 crimes were reported, a 0.85 percent decrease.

The decrease in crime is a combination of a well-trained police staff with an increase in innovative practices, Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park) said.

“The use of technology, I think that’s helping tremendously,” Nicolello said. “They should continue to use those methods going forward.”

Technology like license plate readers to help discern patterns in burglaries or figure out who is driving into an area, or computer modeling to see where crime is expected, is helping to keep crime rates down, Nicolello said.

The most frequently reported

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crime was grand larceny, which went up a little more than 4 percent to 3,343 cases.

Significant decreases in crime included a 31.25 percent drop in residence burglary, a 25 percent drop in murder and a 20 percent drop in rape.

Criminal sexual acts went up to six from five the previous year.

Nicolello said that the police’s focus on community crimes also

helps keep major crime rate down.

In a separate report, Detective Lt. Richard Lebrun said there were 766 heroin arrests in 2017 and 639 opiate arrests.

There were also 131 opioid deaths reported in 2017 as of Sept. 9, and 195 deaths reported in 2016, according to Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder.

This year, there have already

been six fatalities due to heroin or opioid overdoses, and 46 nonfatal overdoses, Ryder told Newsday.

The opioid epidemic has been a focus for elected officials in the county, as it has across the nation.

Nicolello said that it is one of the main focuses for the Legislature.

He said that similar to other crimes, technology used by police will help keep rates down. For example, technology can identify hot spots to target drug dealers.

Nicollelo added that the county also needs to expand treatment options for those dealing with addiction.

Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan (D-Syosset), a 24-year-old freshman legislator, said that law enforcement would admit that “we can’t incarcerate ourselves out of this crisis.”

“This is the greatest natural disaster of our time,” Lafazan said.

“And we have to attack this public health crisis through a lens of both prevention and treatment.”

Lafazan has a five-point plan to address the opioid epidemic, which includes creating a 24-hour open access center that functions

like an urgent care facility and a 24-hour hotline.

The other parts of his plan include training every Nassau County employee in Narcan, opening a center where young people in recovery can socialize in a safe and sober environment and mandating that colleges in Nassau County offer substance free dormitories.

“I’ll tell you, as the lone millennial in the Legislature I don’t drink, I don’t smoke and I don’t do drugs, and it’s still difficult for me to navigate the social scene on Long Island because of the prevalence of alcohol and drugs,” Lafazan said. “To have a place for these young people to go that is safe and secure and sober is actually a form of prevention we know works.”

Lafazan added that addiction doesn’t discriminate between socioeconomic status, gender, race or ethnicity.

The opioid epidemic, he said, can be the “bipartisan issue of the 21st century.”

“If we can’t get together to solve this issue, then what are we even doing here,” Lafazan said.

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Sarah Hughes returns to Olympics

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Great Neck native Sarah Hughes will serve on the presidential delegation to the Republic of Korea during the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Great Neck native and champion figure skater Sarah Hughes was named to the presidential delegation to the Republic of Korea for the coming Winter Olympics in! Pyeongchang, South Korea, White House officials said.

Hughes was the only former athlete named to the delegation, along with! Marc Knapper, a member of the Senior Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State, retired! Gen. James D. Thurman,!Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, Judge Ed Royce, Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence.

Pence has also invited! Fred Warmbier, the father of Otto!Fred Warmbier who died last June after returning home from being imprisoned in North Korea as his guest to the opening ceremony.

The delegation will attend athletic events, meet with U.S. athletes and attend the opening ceremony. The 242-member United States team is the largest in Winter Olympics history.

Hughes took home the gold medal for the women’s singles

event during the 2002 Winter Olympics, defeating Michelle Kwan, who took bronze, and Irina Slutskaya, who took silver.

Before traveling to Salt Lake City for the Olympics, Hughes was on the cover of Time magazine skating over the Rocky Mountains after qualifying for the games with a bronze medal win at the 2002 U.S. Championships and her second consecutive bronze medal win at the Grand Prix Final.

Hughes is the only American woman to have won the Olympic title without having won either a World or U.S. senior national title.! Hughes retired shortly after her Olympic win in 2003.

Daughter of John Hughes and Amy Pastarnack, Hughes was born in Great Neck and attended Great Neck North High School. After graduation, she attended Yale University, earning her bachelor’s degree in American studies with a concentration in U.S. politics and communities.

Hughes’ younger sister Emily was also an Olympic competitor during the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.

Northwell goes red for Four Reward Schools women, heart health named on North Shore

BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I worked out, which I typically did four to five times a week,” Guarino said. “I went Four North Shore high schools were Terry Guarino said the day before her for a run, four to five miles. I showered. cardiac arrest was a typical day of holi- I went downstairs and had my steel cut named “Reward Schools” by the state Deday time with her sister and a night in oatmeal with frozen blueberries on top.” partment of Education last week.

Great Neck South, Herricks, ManhasOn the first anniversary of the Sanwith her husband.

“Saturday morning, I got up and Continued on Page 67 set and Roslyn high schools were among the 155 New York schools designated by the state for demonstrating high academic achievement.

The four schools were named as “high performing” schools and were also honored in 2017 with the distinction.

“I am delighted that Herricks High School has been named by the State Education Department as a! High Achieving Reward School for the second year in a row,” Herricks Superintendent Fino Celano said.

“This could not have been accomplished without the shared efforts on the part of our great students, supportive parents, gifted faculty and dedicated Board of Education.

The Herricks School District is dedicated to continuous improvement, and creating an exciting learning environment where all students can succeed.”

To make the list, schools must have PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTHWELL HEALTH scores! in the top 20 percent statewide on the state’s math and English exams; not have The New York Belles, an a cappella group from New Jersey, performed “unacceptably large gaps” between disadvantaged students and others; and!have!made during Northwell Health’s “Go Red” celebration on Friday.

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adequate progress on various accountability measures, including the!requirement that at least 95 percent of students participate in the state tests.

“High performing” schools must have more than 80 percent of their students graduate and have a proportion of students graduating with Regents diplomas or technical certificates above the state average.

“On behalf of the entire district, I would like to commend Manhasset Secondary School on its designation as a New York State Reward School,” Manhasset Superintendent Vincent Butera said. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work of the school’s administration, teachers, students and the greater Manhasset community. While this is an honor, it is just one benchmark of our school’s success.

“Looking ahead, we look forward to continuing to offer those programs that allow our students to grow and succeed in a myriad of ways.”

Of the 155 schools named, 64 are in New York City, 24 on Long Island and 18 public charter schools statewide based on assessments from the 2016-17 school year.

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Opinion

OUR VIEWS

Familiar financial disclosure fail

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ou are not imagining things if you find something familiar about Robert Troiano and his decision to resign as! the Nassau County acting commissioner for traffic and parking violations a day before he was to be considered for confirmation by the Nassau Legislature.

Like Gerard Terry, the former chairman of the North Hempstead Democratic Party, Troiano worked for the town – first as director of operations and then a senior policy adviser – while he had a federal tax lien problem.

Terry compiled $1.4 million in tax debt while working as North Hempstead Town special counsel and attorney for the Board of Zoning Appeals. The work for the town was one of six government jobs Terry held at the time that were controlled by Democratic Party officials or in party enclaves, not including a job his wife held as deputy town clerk.

To be sure, there appear to be major differences between Troiano and Terry.

Troiano told Newsday he paid off the $81,533 in federal income tax liens he amassed between 2010 and 2014 as well as a $749,264 lien against a house he owns that was facing foreclosure.!

Although that remains to be seen.

The Nassau County clerk’s office has no records indicating the debts were paid or the foreclosure canceled, Newsday reported.

But at least there have been no criminal charges against Troiano.

Terry, on the other hand, was charged with one count each of tax evasion and obstructing the Internal Revenue Service and later pleaded guilty to tax evasion.!He also pleaded guilty in Nassau

County Criminal Court to failing to file a 2010 state tax return for personal income and to not paying more than $3,000 in state taxes.

But the two cases still raise important questions about how the town and the county screen candidates for jobs – with neither appearing very eager to answer.

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and her administration were apparently unaware of Troiano’s tax liens when she named him acting commissioner for traffic and parking violations.

But Nassau Republicans said the GOP caucus in the Legislature learned about Troiano’s tax liens 10 to 12 days before his confirmation hearings.

“Troiano would have been questioned about his financials by the Republicans” during Monday’s confirmation hearing if he had not resigned, Frank Moroney, a spokesman for Nassau Republicans, told Newsday last week.

“The sheer volume created doubts in people’s minds.”

In raising the issue about Troiano, Republicans did Curran a favor.

Curran won election in November running on a pledge to clean up the corruption that marked the administration of Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano.

Imagine how it would have looked if the person she picked to head traffic and parking violations had large debts that no one in the administration was aware of.

Keep in mind that a good deal of money flows through the county for parking and traffic violations between payments made by violators and contractors offering the latest technology.

Why didn’t Curran know

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about Troiano’s financial problems?

According to Troiano, because she didn’t ask. He told Newsday that county officials did not require a financial disclosure statement.

Hardly encouraging for an administration that is supposed to be rooting out corruption.

The fact that Curran was apparently unaware of Troiano’s history of tax liens also raises questions about the Town of North Hempstead.

Democrats allied with Terry including North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, former Supervisor Jon Kaiman and county Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs all said at the time they were unaware of all of Terry’s tax liens.

We expressed our doubts at the claims of ignorance. The Republican legislators’ knowledge of

Troiano’s liens don’t do anything to reduce those doubts.

Bosworth said she asked town Attorney Elizabeth Botwin to undertake a “comprehensive” review and advise her on “any necessary changes in town policy and procedures that we need to take” at the time of the disclosures about Terry’s finances.

The town subsequently widened the pool of officials required to file financial disclosure forms and said it would begin enforcing a 25-year-old requirement that leaders of town political committees file them.

So was Troiano – following the Terry disclosures – required to file a financial disclosure form with the town? If so, did he comply? If so, did the financial form disclose the tax liens? And if he did was Curran informed?

Those are a few of the questions we’d like to see answered. But so far both the town and the county aren’t saying.

Voters and taxpayers might also want to ask about the credentials of people who get town and county patronage appointments.

After nearly 10 years as a town councilman and county legislator, Troiano got hired by the town as director of operations in 2014 and later moved to a senior adviser post at a salary of $137,660 a year.

He then was set to become the head of parking and traffic violations for the county at $155,000 a year.

And when that became a problem, Curran’s office announced, he took a job paying $140,000 a year at the county Board of Elections – one of the six places Terry had jobs.

Small world.

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KREMER’S CORNER

Low poll results create disrespect

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eople interested in politics tend to pay attention to opinion polls, most of which are ac-

curate.

When it comes to the issue of the public’s respect for the members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, all of them as a group are at the bottom of the polling charts.

Democrats have higher polling numbers but overall the public has very low regard for the people we send to Congress.

It’s not hard to understand why the Congress gets such poor rankings.

During the course of the year little or nothing gets done.

The two bodies passed a new tax law but regrettably, the final bill created too many losers and too few winners.

The states on the East and West coast took the biggest hit, but when the final results of the tax law are analyzed, there will be plenty of losers in the states that President Trump won.

The major reason why our federal officials have no credibility is because day in and day out, no effort is made to pass bipartisan legislation.

In the Senate, things have gotten so bad that there are no longer debates on any major legislation.

Most bills get to the floor with rules that do not allow amendments and limit debate from either side. We have enough tension back here at home so who needs to watch a bunch of grownups battling every day with little or no progress.

The gridlock in Washington and the daily rancor from the President have made the voting public cynical and disinterested.

The cable news networks are filled with stories about one politician or another engaging in personal attacks on their fellow members.

The current campaign by the Republican House to discredit the FBI and all of the

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intelligence agencies is a testament to how low politics can get.

Once upon a time, the Republican Party made claim to being the law and order party but that is no longer the case.

No one knows what the outcome of this November’s congressional elections will be, but one group that is pumped up and ready to battle are the

women voters.

At last count, over 300 women have signed up to run for federal and state office, with most of them being enrolled Democrats.

Starting with President Trump and as far down as state legislatures, the message coming out of the Republican Party has mostly been anti-woman.

As a married person, I know how an angry woman can express herself, but somehow that message hasn’t filtered up to the Congressional leaders.

Another group that has contributed to the low ratings for Congress members are the minority voters.

At last count 16 states have passed laws aimed at depressing voter turnout.

The Republican hostility to the various immigrant groups has made large clusters of voters in all 50 states mad as hell and fired up to send a message.

Recently in Alabama, even though the state has some of

the most restrictive voting laws, a massive turnout of minority voters helped elect Democrat Roy Jones as a U.S. senator in a very red state.

The last factor in low polling for the Congress are America’s young people. Whether they are conservative or liberal, watching the Congress function is a big turnoff.

Part of the image problem of the Washington crowd is caused by the fact that many of the senior members of leadership look old and act old.

Sen. Orin Hatch, age 83, is finally leaving and there are at least a dozen others who give off that tired and aloof persona.

I am not against being old, as I fit into that category, but young people want to feel that their elected officials understand their needs and wants.

Someday, the pollsters will announce that the public is starting to respect the Congress, but for now, it seems that magic day is far off into the future.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Embracing abstract risk in Roslyn

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just saw a fascinating show in Roslyn. Not a play or a movie — it was an art show in the upstairs meeting room at the Bryant Library.

Called “Embracing Risk,” it’s an exhibit of art works by six local women — Ellen Hallie Schiff, who teaches an art class, and five of her students.

Almost all of the works are completely abstract.

I expected to hate it.

But I found the show oddly liberating, instead!

Abstract art always reminds me of a museum outing I went on, years ago, with a cousin who was studying Art History at Harvard. We were looking at two Rothko paintings, side by side. Each canvas consisted of two more-or-less oval blobs that appeared to be floating over a nondescript background. Only the colors of the blobs differed from one painting to the other.

My cousin pointed confidently to one of the paintings and said, “Oh, that works!” He pointed to the other and said,

“That one doesn’t.”

I couldn’t see any difference. I still can’t.

But that’s not my worst experience. That came when I was a student myself, taking Professor Vincent Scully’s introductory course at Yale on Art History.

Professor Scully’s lectures were so popular that they had to find bigger and bigger auditoriums to hold them. He taught us all new ways of seeing art, architecture, cities, and life. Taking his course was the high point of many people’s time at Yale.

It was for me, too — until I got stuck on a simple writing assignment.

We each were supposed to find a piece of art in Yale’s gallery, and write two pages about it.

I cannot remember why I ended up with an abstract work by Vassily Kandinsky. It was a confused tangle of paint, one which I could not make head or tail of. I would return to it time and again, staring at

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A Look on the Lighter Side it for what seemed like hours, with a feeling I only found the words for years later in a Star Trek movie: “Ah, Khan, my old enemy!”

I attempted several times to write my paper — only to find myself struck literally dumb.

The TA begged me to just put something on paper — anything! — and hand it in. Only two pages, double spaced! But I refused. I was going to beat this thing my own way, or not at all. It became a struggle —

which of us would win? This painting, which refused to make sense, or me?

As it turned out, the painting won. Unable to do my assignment, I dropped the course, never to take another Art History class again.

These memories ran through my head as I walked around the room at the Bryant Library, waiting to be struck dumb again.

Instead, the bad vibes floated away.

I happened while I read the Artist’s Statement by Marceil Kazickas, whose large canvases in purples and reds dominated one corner of the room. “Everything always had to be in perfect order growing up,” she wrote. “Shoes lined up on the closet floor and clothes neatly folded in their place. It’s taken me many years to understand and embrace disorder and even chaos.”

The way Kazickas described her artistic process, it was like flinging herself into empty space and finding out

— to her surprise and relief — that there was actually something there. A sort of psychic “mosh pit” of creativity.

That’s how it felt to the artist. For a viewer, or a buyer, it’s even simpler than that. As Ellen Kletzkin boiled it down for me: “All that matters is if it makes you happy.”

She was right. Looking around that room, I felt oddly, absurdly happy just seeing the many ways these women used color and shape in their work.

I didn’t love every single piece — of course not, they’re all so different. But I was very glad that these artists had had the chance to make them, and that I’d had the chance to see them.

You can too. “Embracing Risk” is at the Bryant Library on 2 Paper Mill Road through April 6th. Call ahead to make sure the room is open: 6212240.

I can almost hear Vincent Scully saying, “Finally! Give that girl a passing grade!”

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OUT OF LEFT FIELD

Journey to boycott the Super Bowl

H

ow many Americans made informed judgments not to watch this year’s Super Bowl?

To reach that decision is to counter the most viewed sporting event in our nation.

My family joined me this season in a viewing boycott, as well as a year-long call for the abolition of tackle football.

That is a social reform journey I have been on for several years.

Readers might recall my earlier, controversy-generating, columns taking that position.

One North Shore athlete sent two missives criticizing my views, and included, beneath his name, his line-backer jersey number from his Cornell football team.

During the past two years, family members pointed out that although I advocated ending tackle football (as one of several violent and dangerous sports), it seemed hypocritical that I continued to watch games.

Frankly, they shamed me into more principled conduct. During this season, I have not watched a single play, nor have I read a sentence of the voluminous football stories in any media source When close friends were aware of what was transpiring during this season of complete

abdication, several males wrote, phoned, emailed or texted, and asked whether I would be given an exemption to watch the Super Bowl.

Several guys offered to watch it with me, with a food fest, as in the past, and maybe skipping halftime entertainment, and recapturing faded glory in an old guys’ touch football game.

I declined.

However, I keenly appreciated their own sports’ journeys. I had been a part of them almost as long as Lincoln’s “four score” years.

Growing up in a “Little Italy” on the banks of the Hudson during the 1940s; like all the boys in our ‘hood, I was described as “sports crazy.”

Long before sociologists and psychologists analyzed American sports as a “masculinity right” and a “male rite,” we lived what they later depicted.

For guys, it was what you did during the game that defined you; for girls it was how you looked, and your support on the sidelines as a “cute” cheerleader.

Then, after games were played, males engaged in endless “ritual” discussions of sports stats, of favorite players, and of highlights from one’s own games and teams (e.g. see the play “That

MICHAEL D’INNOCENZO Out of Left Field Championship Season”).

All of this was a component of the sexism of earlier generations.

Girls were not involved in deeply competitive sports; into the 1970s, girls in college even played sixperson basketball so there could be defensive and offensive players to reduce a full-court strain that caused young ladies to sweat.

Strides toward gender equity are to be celebrated, and females in recent decades have shown that they can be exceptional athletes.

[We watched the film “Battle of the Sexes” while the Super Bowl game was played.]

For guys of the ‘40s, no sport was equal to football. Unlike a growing number of youngsters today who specialize in single sports,

we played every sport as its season arrived.

My pals and I wanted to excel everywhere, but we early recognized that football mattered most.

That was reinforced by men in our town who continued to play “sandlot” tackle football when they were beyond age 40. They also formed “booster clubs” (not unlike Texas towns) for the football team.

Because almost none of them had graduated from high school, their pride was invested in boosting the success of our teen guys.

They raised money for jackets, watches and other awards when we won championships. They sponsored banquets to celebrate us and our coaches.

No other sport brought this support or recognition. The guys beyond high school age were courageous volunteer firefighters. In a town without a stadium or field lights, the firefighters brought their trucks to our turf at Tallman Mt. Park and turned the spot lights on the field so that our coach ”Big Nick Mottola” could better prepare us to do battle with the less ethnic communities.

We are all products of our socialization, and I and my pals grew up in a “class/identity conflict” environment before we (or the older guys) understood the dimensions

of such experiences.

Our studies in school were a matter of casual cruise control, but as our Nonnas daily exclaimed, we were all “sports crazy.”

We eagerly devoted the bulk of our time and lives to developing our athletic skills – especially for football.

As an aspiring quarterback in 7th grade (our town had sort of a “minor league” prep for high school), I had anxieties because I feared that my right hand would not be big enough to hold and maneuver the ball for fancy trick plays that were part of the Tappan Zee varsity creative double-wing offense.

When the 1949 football squad was selected, I was one of two freshmen selected.

I went on to receive a varsity letter that year, even throwing a touch-down pass on my very first play (full disclosure: the pass went about eight yards, and senior tailback “Mercury Mercurio” ran 50 more yards to the end zone).

How could so auspicious a football beginning (akin to Tom Buchanan’s youthful memories in Fitzgerald’s “Great Gatsby” on Long Island) yield to total football protest and boycott? [For answers, see part 2 in my next column]

PULSE OF THE PENINSULA

What wasn’t in Trump’s address

T

rump’s first State of the Union was the longest (mainly because of Trump constantly applauding himself and keeping applause going), but not, as Trump constantly said, the most watched in history (was ninth, well behind Clinton, Obama, and Bush).

The lies and misstatements and frankly hollow clichés (he used “America” or “American” 86 times) were massive, but here I want to remind what wasn’t in the speech: Women. I mean, what could Trump, credibly accused by more than 20 women of sexual assault, who bribed a porn star to shut up just weeks before the 2016 election, who actively campaigned for Roy Moore who was accused of sexual assault on teenagers as young as 14, actually say?

He even attacked women

senators who deserve the dignity and respect of their office, like Elizabeth Warren (Pocohantas) and Kirsten Gillibrand (suggesting she begged for campaign money and would have done anything to get it).

If he had mentioned women, he would have had to own up to being the first sitting “president” to address the ProLife conference, who forcefully lobbied for Congress (but was defeated) to pass a no-holdsbarred ban on abortions after the 20-week mark, no matter the life expectancy of quality of life of the fetus, or the condition or situation of the mother or her family.

Nor did he mention the ongoing policies to destroy health care for women and families, to make it easy for employers to shut off access to contraception, to reverse course on campus sexual assault, to shut off aid

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Pulse of the Peninsula to foreign countries for family planning.

No, instead he boasted how clever he was to sabotage the Affordable Care Act by eliminating the individual mandate.

Indeed, he never mentioned “health care.” Not once.

He never mentioned that after the years of increases by the millions of Americans with

health insurance as a result of Obamacare that brought down the uninsured level to just about 10 percent, that in just Trump’s first year, 3.5 million more Americans are without health insurance, the rate of uninsured is up by 1.4 points to 12.3 percent.

He did not mention the crisis in funding that is resulting in hospitals and clinics shutting down. No care and no clue how to resolve the health care crisis.

And after the sentimental line, “My duty, and the sacred duty of every elected official in this chamber, is to defend Americans, to protect their safety, their families, their communities,” weren’t you expecting him to talk about finally taking some action to restrain the scourge of gun violence, especially after the two most monstrous massacres in history?

Instead, he said, “We are

totally defending our Second Amendment, and have taken historic actions to protect religious liberty.”

No, instead of pointing to how immigrants have built this country, how immigrants are the entrepreneurs, the innovators, the valedictorians and the Nobel laureates, the doctors and teachers, the health care workers and elder care helpers, the construction workers and the farm laborers, the Trump conflated “violence” with “immigration,” and all immigrants with the vicious M13 gang.

But he did not offer any plan or reasonable “compromise” to resolve the daily human tragedy of people now living in fear of government shackling them and hauling them away to jail and deportation without even the ability to say goodbye to their family.

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FROM THE DESK OF JACK SCHNIRMAN

Making Nassau accountable again

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t’s been a! busy! start to 2018! for! Nassau County, and I’m excited to have hit the ground running as your comptroller. ! This past month! saw the swearing-in of the first female county executive in Nassau’s history, an ambitious state agenda laid out by Gov. Cuomo with significant impacts!for!our county, and a near-record winter storm that closed many schools and businesses for two full days.!

I! spent! my first day! as comptroller! meeting with the division heads! who know the ins and outs of!our!county!finances. Speaking with them, it’s clear there are significant opportunities to implement new policies!that will!improve the way we get work done.!

So, what is the role of the comptroller? Simply put, the comptroller is the county’s fiscal watchdog overseeing finances, routine audits, payroll, and outside vendor contracts.

But in these challenging times, we need to do more so that your tax dollars are protected. Here’s how I see the role:

The comptroller serves as the public’s fiscal umpire, an impartial voice providing clarity to a system that has been turned upside down with waste and corruption.

I will be an honest messenger telling you about the state of the county’s finances, and I will lead the public’s team of internal auditors to protect your tax dollars.

I’ll oversee an investigative team that is going to follow the money and push for answers and accountability from everyone in government, regardless of their position of power.

And I am committed to expand our ability to improve general performance. We are putting into place a team that will be the county’s in-house management consulting firm, generating data and directing resources to the programs getting results.

We are already getting to work delivering on the promises I made last year:!

Modernizing the county’s finances; Auditing smart and aggres-

JACK SCHNIRMAN Nassau County Comptroller sive; Reforming the county contracting system; Improving accessibility through a “report it, reform it” initiative.

My team and I have been meeting with officials throughout the county to discuss the facts of the state of the county’s current finances.

We are going to be honest about how your money is being spent, and to that end I have already sent the county legislature our first!fact sheet!detailing the financial impacts of a payment

to be made regarding a legal judgment from a case dating back decades.! !And since that is your money being spent, I released that fact sheet online for the public to see. We won’t play games with the status of the county budget.

It is all out there in black and white,! and I will continue to insist we operate from one set of facts when having these discussions in the future.! !We’ve opened our!ReportItReformIt@nassaucountyny.gov tip line, and I’m asking residents and county employees to submit their tips! and help us determine! where our investigators should!be!digging. !At my direction, our audit team has spent the month conducting risk assessments so we can get to work on smart and targeted audits and investigations that root out instances of waste, fraud,!and inefficiencies.! ! My investigative team has already had productive meetings with the District Attorney’s office and partners so that we can work together to fix our bro-

ken county contracting system.

We are also in the process of taking the vast amount of information related to those contracts this office produces and putting it out to the public in a format that can be easily understood.! !Again, it is your money, so you deserve to know how it is being spent. ! We are! facing significant challenges!along the way.

Nassau County’s team of auditors has been cut in half in recent years.!

Whether that was just a coincidence or a deliberate attempt to make sure the good guys are outgunned, we are taking steps enhance our capability and deliver an honest and accountable government to the residents of Nassau County.! ! There are other big announcements to be made in the not-so-distant future, and there’s plenty for the comptroller’s office to do as! the watchdog of county finances and advocate for all residents and taxpayers. !Let’s get to work!

READERS WRITE

Closed primaries are unfair to voters

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t came as a real eye-opener to me that New York is one of only 15 states with closed primaries.!

In a closed primary, a voter can only vote for a candidate in his registered party affiliation on primary day.! As such, it seems obvious to me that Independent voters, non-partyaffiliated voters, and other-party voters may be ‘locked out’ of expressing their possible choices in a given primary election.!

Ultimately, I would like to believe that each voter is an independent thinker and, that no party should hold sway over an individual’s vote on Primary Day. !To me, there is something very wrong when either major party —!Democratic or Republican —!feels the need to force its affiliated-voters to vote only for someone listed in a specific party’s choice of candidates on Primary Day.!!

What if a registered Republican is unhappy with the choice of Republican candi-

dates on a Primary Day’s ballot?! ! What if a registered Democrat is unhappy with the choice of Democratic candidates on a Primary Day’s ballot?!

Why should either voter be forced to vote only for candidates listed within his registered party on Primary Day?!

In my opinion, closed primaries are patently unfair.!

Just because a voter agrees with some policies of one party, it should not be assumed any party has a ‘lock’ on that voter’s right to choose whom he believes is the best candidate from the total pool of both major parties on any given Primary Day.!

Open Primaries allow independents and other-party voters to participate.! In a country where we value freedoms, it is difficult to understand how a voter’s freedom of choice ever was curtailed by the imposition of Closed Primaries in any state…..let alone in New York.

To add insult to injury, it

came to my attention that, if a voter wants to change his party affiliation in February, 2018, he would have to file a form with the Board of Elections! and wait until the Fall, 2019 to vote in his new party of choice on Primary Day. Unbelievable!

Is it fair to have to wait over 1.5 years to change one’s party affiliation status in order to be effective on Primary Day?!

It sure seems that, in New York State, each major political party wants to LOCK each of its affiliated voters into ONLY voting for his specific, registered party’s offered choices on Primary Day.! ! Are both major parties fearful that each’s candidates may not be suitable to its affiliates?!

In my opinion, arguments against Open Primaries alleging they permit non-members of a political party to choose that party’s candidate and that it is unfair to legitimate members of a political party are invalid.!

The main consideration

that should be given to any voter is that he should be able to vote in any manner he chooses whether he is a registered Republican, registered Democrat, registered Independent, registered other party, or a non-affiliated voter.

It seems obvious to me that our freedom of choice to vote in a Primary Day election is not free at all if we are forced to vote within a specific, registered party.!!

I would like to believe that each voter is a critically-thinking citizen who will vote for whomever he believes would best serve our public needs!regardless of party affiliation.

Although it is possible that an Open Primary could allow members of one major party to try to imbalance voting ‘in favor of’ or ‘against’ the other major party, it is a highly unlikely scenario.!

In a country founded upon embraced freedoms, I believe no party has the right to assume any voter’s motivation

for casting a specific vote.! I believe no party has the right to ‘lock in’ any affiliated voter’s vote.

I believe it is time for New York State to dispose of closed primaries, as they are inherently unfair.!

I believe it is time for the elimination of the requirement to declare a major party affiliation to vote in a Primary Day election.! I believe such a requirement is an infringement on each citizen’s basic freedoms!especially upon our freedom to choose elected public servants independently.

New York State should join the other! 35 open primary states as soon as possible….or else, major political parties in our state will continue to hold sway over our residents’ right to choose a Primary Day candidate independently.! Is that fair?

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Kathy Rittel East Williston

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READERS WRITE

Trump’s disingenuous call for unity

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ast week, after a year in which he did everything he could to transform governing into a partisan conflict, stoked the fires of bigotry, gave comfort to white supremacists and nativists and talked out of both sides of his mouth about immigration while dissing foreigners and our own immigrants, Donald Trump appealed for unity in his State of the Union address.

This reminded me of a report a couple of years ago of a firefighter who was convicted of setting multiple fires to earn overtime pay and impress his peers.

The firefighter was sent to prison for five years.

Sadly, Mr. Trump continues to occupy the Oval Office.

And the fires of disunity continue to burn across our nation.

The American economy has done well during Mr. Trump’s White House residency, a development for which he naturally took too much credit.!

While the economy has added 2.4 million jobs, or about 169,000 a month since his

election, that’s actually a little slower than the 185,000 jobs a month that the economy added over the previous seven years under Barack Obama.

And more jobs were added in the 14 months before the election than in the 14 months since then.!

January’s job growth showed only a modest improvement over December.

Mr. Trump also boasted about the gains in the stock market, but the stock market posted bigger gains in the first year of the Franklin D. Roosevelt and Barack Obama administrations.

And that was before the stock market suffered its worst setback in two years last week.

After last week, I wonder whether Mr. Trump still wants to talk about the stock market’s performance.

Mr. Trump continued to claim, falsely, that he had enacted the biggest tax cuts in American history.!

Actually, the Ronald Reagan tax cuts were larger as a share of the economy and their effects on federal revenues.! In fact, it seems that the Trump tax cuts rank 12th as a share of the

economy.

But, this was Mr. Trump’s only major legislative achievement, so we can understand his need to exaggerate.

Of course, he failed to note the impetus the tax bill gave to increasing income and wealth inequality between the superrich and ordinary Americans, not to mention the $1.5 trillion blow to our deficit.! Even the Reagan tax cuts were nominally revenue neutral.

Mr. Trump likes to say that he, and only he, is bringing manufacturing jobs back, claiming that many car companies are now building and expanding plants here, “something we have not seen for decades.”

For decades?! Toyota, for one, opened a plant in Mississippi in 2011 and there has been no surge in automotive employment under Mr. Trump.

In fact, automotive employment is down from a year ago.

Mr. Trump took credit for the wage increases and bonuses that some companies have announced, but they are more accurately attributable to the strengthening of the labor mar-

ket which began well before his election and the passage of the tax bill.

These companies have a public relations incentive to attribute these wage increases to the tax plan, particularly when economists generally agree that most of the tax cuts will go to shareholders in the form of dividends, stock buybacks and higher share prices.

And, it should be noted, wage growth actually slowed during Mr. Trump’s first year.

Yes, the January jobs report showed an uptick in wage growth.! However, economists are cautioning against reading too much into a single month of data, which is preliminary and will be revised at least twice.!

Also, other measures of wage growth have not yet shown the same acceleration.

Mr. Trump said he has a $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan which “our economy needs and our people deserve,” but didn’t he say this a year ago?

Actually, the White House indicates that Mr. Trump is willing to spend only $200 billion in federal money over the next 10

years and expects the remaining $1.3 trillion to come from cities, states and the private sector.

And he’s leaving it to Congress to put this plan together.

I suppose Mr. Trump is too busy tweeting to come up with a plan.

As one interested observer, the president of the AFL-CIO, said: “That’s not a plan. That’s a hope.! It’s sort of pathetic.”

Mr. Trump even claims that the television audience for his State of the Union speech was “the highest number in history.”

Wrong.! Just as he exaggerated the size of the crowd for his inauguration, Mr. Trump lied about the extent of the audience for his speech.

Barack Obama’s first State of the Union address drew about 2 million more viewers.! In fact, Mr. Trump’s audience was only the ninth largest for the annual addresses since 1993.

I guess Mr. Trump just can’t stand being one-upped by President Obama.

So much for Mr. Trump’s appeal for unity.

Jay N. Feldman Port Washington

W.P. crimes need to be reported on

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illiston Park Village Hall a while back and the commander of the Third!!Precinct indicated that homes and cars were

being broken into in Williston Park.

I personally know of an SUV that had its wheels and tires stolen and a home that was broken

into in Williston Park, yet I do not believe that any mention was made in either publication.

I think that it would be useful for all residents to be aware

of the approximate location of these crimes.

This might help to reinforce Williston Park Mayor Ehrbar’s common-sense recommenda-

tions that appeared in the Feb. 2 issue of the Williston Times Vic Oliveri Williston Park

Parking lot the solution, not problem

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he proposed parking lot at Great Neck North High School is really the solution to the problems that residents have presented;! ! it is not the problem.!!

By having a parking lot that will allow students to have a parking spot that they can count on, they won’t need to rush to school to compete for a parking spot.!!

The entire process of driving to school and parking will be much more orderly — and students won’t need to park on the street in front of homes.!!A parking lot does not increase traffic.!!

We aren’t attracting more students to the school by having

a parking lot; after all, no one is building a shopping center there.!!

The traffic is going to be there whether or not there is a lot and, if the students aren’t driving themselves, chances are, their parents are driving them.!!That’s also traffic.!!

Think of it as the difference between having a reserved seat for a performance versus a “first come first served” situation where you have to rush, trying to beat everyone else to a favorable spot on line in order to get a good seat.!!

Or think of the mayhem when adults compete for parking spaces at local supermarkets on busy days.!!That won’t exist.!!

There will be order because

the student’s designated spot will be there when the student arrives. That is how it currently works at Great Neck South High School.

Great Neck North High School has been there since 1929.! ! Beach Road has always been a cut-through street to get from Bayview to the high school, likely for as long as students have driven to school, which is a very long time.

I graduated from high school over 30 years ago and attended two different high schools in two totally different communities, neither of which was in Great Neck.!!

Students drove to both.! ! It

was a normal thing.! ! Students in suburban areas have driven to school for, I would guess, at least the past 40 years.! ! Some have jobs after school; others have other reasons to drive.

The insinuation that the Board of Education buried the parking lot project in the proposed bond to make its detection less likely is just outright wrong and insulting to our Board of Education and district administrators.!!

The Board of Education made countless presentations to the community and, in a slide presentation, they clearly listed “New Lower Parking Lot (97 Stalls)” in a list of only seven major projects for North High School.!! (It can

be found on the district’s website in a document called “Potential Bond Referendum Discussion, Part 2, dated Nov. 14, 2016.”)!!

I know this because I just looked for it, although I also attended the presentations.!!

Residents might not have taken the time to attend the presentations or read the information that was sent in the mail, but the information was presented and it was distributed.! ! It might have been ignored, but it was available.

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Refund given for sewer tax mistake When asked by a reporter, Curran said she would have to look into the exact amount of the surplus.

A corrected tax bill will also be sent for the second half of the year for those who only paid in part, and the tax bills will be adjusted for those who were undercharged, Curran said.

The mistake came from a transcription error when budget changes were made during Mangano’s term, Curran said.

“We knew that we were inheriting a mess, but as we move forward to will address any problems as quickly as possible,” Curran said."

She added that this is a bipartisan problem and it will be solved in a bipartisan way.

Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park) said that the Republican majority will cooperate with the minority and Curran, a Democrat, to remedy the situation.

“It’s an issue we can prevent and will correct,” Nicolello said.

Curran and Nicolello were joined by members of the county Legislature, as well as Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen and Rockville Centre Mayor PHOTO BY REBECCA KLAR Francis X. Murray.

Murray said that this is “government at its best.”

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, center, Republican Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Richard Murray added that when the probNicolello, left, and Democratic Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams, right, announced on Monday that residents of five lem was identified on the village level the villages will receive refunds for overcharges in sewer taxes. three legislators for Rockville Centre were contacted. Two weeks later, “here we are standing with a solution,” he said.

Curran said her administration will Thirty-four thousand residents in the County Executive Laura Curran said at a

BY R E B ECC A K L A R Town of Hempstead were affected by the also issue a letter to Nassau County news conference on Monday.

Comptroller Jack Schnirman’s office to reThe residents in the villages of Mine- flaw, Curran said.

Residents in Mineola are among It is a $10 million problem, Curran quest a review of internal controls by the those in five villages across the county ola, Freeport, Hempstead, Garden City Office of Management and Budget. who will receive refunds after being and Rockville Centre were overcharged said.

The refunds will be drawn from the overcharged"for sewer taxes because of as much as 75 percent while other resi“Taxpayers in Nassau County deserve a mistake made in former County Execu- dents were slightly undercharged, Cur- sewer fund, which currently has a sur- competence in every way,” Curran said. plus, Curran said. tive Edward Mangano’s administration, ran said.

“And we intend to provide it.”

Four Reward Schools named on North Shore Continued from Page 12 tament to our dedicated faculty and staff, our innovative educational programs and, most of all, our hard-working, high-achieving students,” Roslyn Superintendent Allison Brown said. “It is something the entire Roslyn school community, which is always so supportive of all of our schools, can justifiably take pride in.”

East Williston School District Superintendent Elaine Kanas said in a statement that the Wheatley School, which includes eighth grade through 12th grade, was not included in the list because “there was not a 95 percent participation rate on the eighth grade English Language Arts and math assessments” despite 99 percent of Wheatley students passing the English Regents exam and 98 percent passing the Algebra I Regents

exam in 2017.

No North Shore middle or elementary school was included on this year’s list.

While the overall number of honored schools has decreased dramatically in recent years, with 365 “Reward Schools” named in 2015, Great Neck South has been named to the list for four consecutive years.

“The success of any school district takes the dedication of exceptional staff, informed parents and involved community members to create the best possible environment for learning,” Great Neck Superintendent Teresa Prendergast said. “Great Neck has a long tradition of academic excellence, coupled with a strong commitment to the success of every student. We are very proud of our students and applaud their accomplishments.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF MANHASSET SCHOOL DISTRICT

Manhasset High School was one of four North Shore schools named Reward Schools last week by the state.

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COMMUNITY & SCHOOL NEWS

DeRiggi to host tax workshops Schreiber students advance Schreiber High School Social Studies Department chairperson Lawrence Schultz is proud to announce that five of the school’s research students have advanced as semifinalists in the prestigious! Junior Science and Humanities Competition.! The Schreiber five are among only 60 students from Long Island to reach the semifinal round.

The following students will represent the Port Washington School District at York College on Feb. 4, with hopes of being among the 230 students nationwide to attend the JSHC National Symposium in San Diego this May: Anna Finkelstein: “Reversibility of Cellular Automata.”

Saige Gitlin:“In-Vitro Cultivation of the Parasite Ribeiroia Ondatrae.”

Cameron Helman:! “Demographic Bias in Driver and Pe-

destrian Interactions: A Study on Decision Making.”

Julia Ruskin: “The Impact of Lack of Access to Medical Care During Hurricane Sandy on Mental Health Symptoms.”

Kushal Upadhyay: “Modeling Human Migration as a Network Problem as Applied to the Syrian Refugee Crisis.”

“The first step in the quest for!wisdom begins with curiosity,” Schultz said. “These young men and women have proactively sought knowledge! for the past three years. It has been a pleasure for all involved to watch this process! unfold.

This once again demonstrates Schreiber’s, and the entire Port Washington community’s, dedication to STEM research! and the pursuit!of inquiry.”

Schultz also commended the work of Schreiber teachers Tina Gallagher! (math),! Marla Ezratty (science) and David

O’Connor (social sciences) for their tireless work with the students.

“Schreiber student researchers continue to shine, with honor in various competitions,” said Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Mooney. “Having seen their greatness and knowing the dedication of these fine teachers, it comes as no surprise. It is always amazing and exciting. On behalf of the Board of Education and administration, congratulations and best of luck to Anna, Saige, Cameron, Julia and Kushal.”

“I am incredibly proud of our students, their inquisitive nature and their interest in making the world a better place,” added Schreiber principal Ira Pernick.! “They represent the culture of Schreiber High School and Port Washington well.

Whether through a property tax grievance consultant or homeowners filing the form themselves, challenging Nassau County tax assessments is easy and can result in handsome tax reductions each year.

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton is hosting two workshops that explain assessments, how to challenge them and how the process works. One workshop will be held on February 21 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Manorhaven Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Boulevard in Port Washington. Another will take place on February 27 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Sea Cliff Village Hall, 300 Sea Cliff Avenue.

Alternatively, applications can be downloaded from the County’s website or filed online. The form is easy to fill out and the process is clearly explained on the website, http://www. nassaucountyny.gov/agen-

DELIA DeRIGGI-WHITTON

Nassau County Legislator cies/ARC/forms.html.

Be advised that the deadline for submission is March 1, 2018, for the 2019 tax year. Feel free to contact Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton’s office with questions at 516571-6211 or dderiggiwhitton@nassaucountyny.gov.

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North Shore artists pair up for exhibit

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portraits,” Schifano said. “I really never quite understood the appeal of abstract art except for decoration, but Martha’s work stood out for me.”

Often inspired by the East End like McAleer, Schifano said she often looks for still water that offers mirrored reflections of boats and surrounding landscape for her works.

Criss, a longtime professional photographer, said she made the switch to painting as the photography field was switching from film to digital because she wanted “a more tactile feel.”

She met Coffey, she said, through a community chorus in Glen Cove and was immediately drawn to her classic portraiture work.

“I thought, here’s this beautiful classical artist, and she would stand out among the freedom of the abstractions,” Criss said.

In the exhibit, Criss is using a photograph of a home as well as a painted self-portrait of Criss coming out of a paper bag.

“I’ve had the freedom as a member of our co-op gallery to try new things,” Criss said. “It’s not just what I’ve been doing for 50 years.”

Kaplowitz and her member partner Kirshner are both abstract painters, but Kaplowitz said her work is more figurative than Kirshner’s.

Kaplowitz has two pieces in the exhibit, including a large

he work of four North Shore artists is featured in b.j spoke gallery’s annual Artist’s Choice exhibit! at the Huntington gallery.

The exhibit, which runs through Feb. 25, allows gallery members to show their work alongside a chosen partner. A reception for the exhibit is set for 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday.

Roslyn Heights resident Kevin Larkin, who also serves as gallery president, and New Hyde Park residents Gia Schifano and Katherine Criss, a gallery executive board member, chose artists Pamela Waldroup, Martha McAleer and Nan Coffey, respectively, for the show.

Roslyn resident Caroline Kaplowitz was chosen by gallery member Karen Kirshner for the exhibit as well.

The artists of b.j. spoke gallery select an artist they respect and admire to show with them. The two artists curate which pieces to pair and base their selections on the way the art complements or contrasts, and demonstrates each artist’s style best.!

Schifano, a realism artist, said she invited!McAleer, an abstract artist, because the two often seek out similar scenes to paint but in vastly different ways.

“I do realistic landscapes and

red painting titled “Coalescence” in the gallery’s front window showcased alongside her partner’s work in the adjacent window.

Kirshner describes Kaplowitz as a “figure in Roslyn” after her long career in adult education for the Roslyn school district as well as her art career, including two solo Nassau County Museum of Arts shows and a show at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill.

“When you’re creating a work, you are in another zone,” Kaplowitz said. “I can’t even remember how I did something sometimes after I’ve finished, but I find that there’s never a completion. I always have something more to say about it, and that’s what constitutes a series of work. You have to go back and do it again to try to satisfy what you’re try5 ing to convey.”

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1 and 2: Stairway photos by Pamela Waldroup. 3: Self-portrait by Katherine Criss. 4: Painting by Gia Schifano. 5: Assemblage painting, right, by Kevin Larkin. 6: “Coalescence” by Caroline Kaplowitz.

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The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts is currently presenting “Shakespeare in Love,” the highly-acclaimed stage adaptation of the film that won seven Academy Awards — a story about young Will Shakespeare’s love for Viola, which inspires him to write his greatest masterpiece. The theatre will keep the love going with the cast of “Beatlemania” performing the most famous love songs written and recorded by the Beatles at a special Valentine’s Day concert.

Where: Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts 2 East Main St., Smithtown Info & Tickets: (631) 724-3700 • smithtownpac.org

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Sample some great new brews and share your love of beer with fellow enthusiasts at this annual event. You must be 21+ years to attend. General admission $65 ($75 at the door). Everyone who attends receives a free souvenir tasting glass.

Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City Info & Tickets: (516) 572-4111 • cradleofaviation.org or hopsandprops.com

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Valentine’s Night Cabaret Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.

Celebrate the most romantic holiday of the year with your loved one — and two of Broadway’s greatest performers, Rebecca Luker and Howard McGillin. Tickets are $110 per person for conservancy members; $125 for non-members. The evening includes cocktails, dinner and dessert, along with the concert.

Where: Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, Hempstead House 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point Info & Tickets: (516) 304-5076 sandspointpreserveconservancy.org

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Michael McDonald Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m.

With a career that encompasses five Grammys, numerous chart successes, and collaborations with some of the world’s most prominent artists, including Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald remains an enduring force in popular music and will perform new songs from his latest album, Wide Open.

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

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THE TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS FOR THE COMING WEEK Go, Dog. Go!

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Friday, Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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Go, Dog. Go! is a frolicking musical dog party that brings to life the adventures of P. D. Eastman’s book, a timeless beginner reading book edited by Dr. Seuss.

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

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een Film Festival

Friday, Feb. 9, 5 to 8 p.m.

The festival will feature 10 to 15 short films created by talented teens ages 13 to 19 and selected by The Teen Council, a working group of teenagers who organize the MoMI Teen Film Fest.

Where: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria Info: 718-777-6800 or movingimage.us

*Pricing for Private and Corporate Events Available Upon Request *All Events Include Ingredients, Cookware, Information Folders and Nibbles

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INGREDIENTS • 2 tablespoon brown sugar • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce • 1 lime juiced plus 1 tablespoon of zest • 1 bunch chives chopped • 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak • 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • Kosher salt & pepper

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ids Valentine Paper-Making Saturday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kids can make a beautiful Valentine for a loved one using recycled paper and dried flowers. $5 per participant in addition to museum admission.

Where: Garvies Point Museum & Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove Info: 631-571-8010/11 or garviespointmuseum.com

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DIRECTIONS

1.) Whisk first 4-ingredients together in a large bowl and combine thoroughly until smooth. Reserve about a quarter to baste for later use.

2.) Season steak with garlic powder, Kosher salt & pepper. Massage into the meat with clean hands.

3.) Add meat to the marinade and using clean hands massage the mixture all throughout. (If possible, soak a few hours. Maximize the flavor and tenderize the meat.)

4.) Heat a grill pan or large skillet with sesame oil to high heat.

5.) Once hot, using tongs add steak to pan, lower heat to medium-high and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until just starting to char.

6.) Brush with remaining marinade and flip. Cook other side until steaks are medium-rare. Let rest for a few minutes and dig in!

Nic’s Tips - Do not press down on steak too much while cooking or you will release the juice.

Top (5) Tips For Indoor Grill Pan Use

#1 If using a thick cut of meat, sear on the pan and finish off in the oven. #2 Ideal for chicken breasts, tofu planks, boneless steak, fish and veggies. #3 Use an oil with a high smoke point and set exhaust fan on a high setting. #4 Cooking spray is also allowed and recommended for the pan. #5 Make a paste out of hot water and salt to clean.

Scrub with a nylon brush.

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Saturday, Feb. 10 and Sunday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kids are invited to decorate a clay pot and plant it with a beautiful flowering plant.

Cost: $10 per child. Reservations are not required. Stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Where: Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury Info: 516-334-0066 or hicksnurseries.com

een/Tween Event: SailT or’s Valentine

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 4 to 5 p.m.

Whalers often brought home these special shell creations for loved ones back home.

Teens/tweens can use this method to create a beautiful Valentine for someone special. $12 per participant.

Where: Whaling Museum & Education Center, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor |Info: 631-367-3418 or cswhalingmuseum.org

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Jazz performer Russell at Landmark Catherine Russell! will bring Harlem to Main Street with her Harlem on My Mind show at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street on Friday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m.

Russell’s album of the same name, her sixth, was released in Sept. 2016 and received a! Grammy Nomination! for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Downbeat magazine gave it four stars, saying, ”Russell inhabits these vintage tunes so plausibly they seem simultaneously old and new, thanks to the clarity and theatricality of her delivery.”

Russell is that rarest of entities — a genuine jazz and blues singer who can sing virtually anything. Her voice is full-blown femininity incarnate — a dusky, stalwart and soulful instrument that radiates interpretive power yet remains touchingly vulnerable. She launches fearlessly into each tune, getting inside the melody and capturing every emotion. Her repertoire features a selection of gems

from the 1920s through the present — vital interpretations, bursting with soul and humor. With an off-the-beaten-path song selection, sparkling acoustic swing, and a stunning vocal approach, Russell joins the ranks of the greatest interpreters and performers of American Popular Song.

Russell,! a native New Yorker, was born into musical royalty. Her father, the late!Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer, as well as Louis Armstrong’s long-time collaborator and musical director. Her mother,!Carline Ray, was a pioneering bassist, guitarist and vocalist who performed with International Sweet-

hearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and Ruth Brown.

Not surprisingly considering her pedigree, Russell! is a one-of-a-kind musician and vocalist. A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she has toured the world, performing and recording with David Bowie, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Jackson Browne, Michael Feinstein, Levon Helm, Paul Simon, Rosanne Cash, Carrie Smith, Toshi Reagon, Wynton Marsalis, Dr. John, Joan Osborne, Vince Giordano, and many others, appearing on over 200 albums.

Russell’s performance is the second of three programs celebrating Black History Month at Landmark.! The first was Songs of Protest: Reframing the Conversation About Race in America on Feb. 7 and the third will be singer Darlene Love on Friday, Feb. 16.

Tickets are available through Landmark’s Box Office, 516-767-6444 or online at www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.

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To Hollywood” (with the E Street Band), and “You Can’t Put Your Arms Around A Memory” (from Last of the Rock Stars).

Spector celebrated her 55th year in the recording industry with the release of her British Invasion-inspired collection of covers English Heart, and followed it up with a performance at the venerable Glastonbury Festival that garnered a five–star review in The Telegraph (UK) in 2016.

In 2017, “Be My Baby” was named by Billboard Magazine as the No. 1 Greatest Girl Group Song of All Time, and Spector was presented with the Legend Award by The Woman’s International Music Network at their “She Rocks Award” ceremony.

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LGBTQ RIGHTS: BATTLES WON, LOST, AND TO COME At 3 million strong, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, The Human Rights Campaign, envisions a world where LGBTQ people are ensured of their basic freedoms at home, at work and in the community.

Marcia Namowitz serves on HRC's Greater NY Steering Committee as LI Co-Chair of Federal Club membership; Maria Fasulo is on the HRC Board of Governors. They will discuss how the protection of the civil rights of each of us impacts all of us.

Wednesday, February 14, 2017, 12:30 PM, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset; Refreshments will be served, admission is free, all are welcome.

In March: Hofstra Dean Larry Levy on suburban diversity, and, our ROA fundraiser. In April: Former Newsday writer Bob Keeler on the role of generals, and, our community potluck event. In June: our paid up membership luncheon. For more check out our website: www.reachoutamerica.com. (Questions? Go to the contact page).

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Ronnie Spector to perform in Bay Shore Only a few artists in history have been capable of defining an entire era in pop music. Ronnie Spector is one of those artists: the embodiment of the heart, soul, and passion of female rock and roll in the 1960s.

And to this day, no one has ever surpassed her powerful trademark vocals, her gutsy attitude, or her innocent but knowing sexuality For these qualities and more, Spector and the Ronettes, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2007. In November of 2015, Sony Music released The Very Best of Ronnie Spector, the first cross–label collection of her career. This 19–track CD includes hits by the Ronettes and by Spector as a solo artist including “So Young” (as Veronica), “Say Goodbye

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Spector, whose style, look and sound continues to serve as an inspiration for generations, will perform at the Boulton Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m.

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Exhibit displays man ‘Kevin Can Wait’ stars and the planet Earth at The Paramount Nature has been inspiring artists for centuries, and its beauty has been captured in paintings, sculptures, photographs and a variety of other medium.

But some artists take the relationship between art and the environment a step further, creating works from nature itself or producing artworks that make bold statements about the natural world and the imprint mankind has left on it.

In the exhibition,! Collective Consciousness, artists comment on man’s relationship with our planet. These artists have the power to make environmentalism a priority and bring green initiatives

to the forefront of cultural conversations. !They include!Lauren Skelly Bailey,! Yoon Cho,! Charles Cohen,! Linda Cunnigham,! Beth Garrett,! Nancy Gesimondo and!Luba Lukova.

The Collective Consciousness exhibit will on view at the Gold Coast Arts Center, 113 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck, from Wednesday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, April 1, with an opening reception scheduled for Sunday, March 4, 4 to 6 p.m.

For more information, call the Gold Coast Arts Center at 516-829-2570 or go to www.goldcoastarts.org.

The Paramount in Huntington will host two of Long Island’s favorite comedians, Kevin James on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m., and Gary Valentine!on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m.

Currently the star of the hit CBS sitcom, “Kevin Can Wait,” James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy circuit.

After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.

“The King of Queens” premiered in 1998 and ran for nine seasons on CBS. While the show ended in 2007, it continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world.

James has produced and starred in TV specials for Comedy Central and HBO, as well as the hit film comedies “Paul Blart:

Mall Cop 1 and 2,” “Zookeeper,” and “Here Comes the Boom.” He made his big screen debut in the film “Hitch,” starring opposite Will Smith, and has starred alongside Adam Sandler in “Pixels,” “Grown Ups,” “Grown Ups 2” and “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry.” James has also lent his voice to several animated films, including the “Barnyard for Nick” movies, and starred in the Netflix feature, “True Memoirs of an International Assassin.”

In case you can’t make his February appearance, James will return to The Paramount on Sunday, March 18 at 7 p.m.

Valentine also stars in “Kevin Can Wait,” playing Kevin’s fireman brother, Kyle Gable. He appeared as Danny on “The King of Queens” for nine seasons during which time

he also wrote several episodes. ! Additional television credits include “Fargo,” “Chelsea Lately” and “Men of a Certain Age,” as well as his own stand-up special, “Comedy Central Presents: Gary Valentine.”

Like James, Valentine has been headlining comedy clubs and theaters for the past 20 years, with appearances on various talk shows including “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.”

Valentine’s performance, My Funny Valentine, will also feature fellow comedians Cisco Duran, Mick Thomas and Jessica Kirson, with special guest Kevin Dombrowski.

To purchase tickets to see these two Long Island native comics, go to www. paramountny.com.

The Paramount is located at 370 New York Ave. in Huntington.

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This spring, the Adelphi University Department of History will host a series of film screenings exploring the history of immigration, migration and race. !At the conclusion of each screening, a member of the Adelphi faculty will lead a discussion about the film with the audience.

To kick things off early and coincide with Black History Month, the Adelphi Performing Arts Center will host a screening of “Nothing But a Man,” a 1964 film written by Michael Roemer and Robert Young and directed by

Roemer.

Set against the stirrings of the civil rights movement and a rising wave of burgeoning black pride, “Nothing But a Man” tells the story of

Duff, a railroad section hand who is forced to confront racial prejudice and self-denial when he falls in love with Josie, an educated preacher’s daughter.

Called “one of the most sensitive films about black life ever made in this country” by The Washington Post, the film explores the painful nuances of life in the 1960s South and themes of fatherhood and sacrifice.

The screening is free and will take place at the Adelphi University Concert Hall at!1 South Ave. in Garden City on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m.

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For the 13th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films! We will be screening the Live Action Oscar Shorts – this is your chance to see the nominated films before they announce the winner on Sunday, March 4th.

Predict this year’s winners with our very own Oscar Ballot- get the most right and win a FREE Film Society Membership for a year!

Visit goldcoastfilmfestival.org or call 516-829-2570 for tickets.

Tickets $15/$10 for students when purchased in advance, $20 at the door.

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Who’s Daltrey to lead Ensemble Pi to play season in Forest Hills at Hofstra Feb. 17 Forest Hills Stadium will welcome back two longtime friends on Sunday, June 17 when legendary frontman Roger Daltrey and The New York Pops unite for a special, one-night-only! Father’s Day performance of The Who’s TOMMY, backed by the symphonic orchestra and a band of seasoned Who players. !Tickets will be available to the public on Friday, Feb. 9.!

Daltrey first graced Forest Hills Stadium’s historic stage in the summer of 1971. Still celebrating the massive success of TOMMY, The Who descended on Forest Hills for a sold-out, two-night stand that the New York Times described as “quite good,” adding that “most of the words were indecipherable, lost in the notorious volume that characterizes The Who.” Like those iconic performances, fans can expect to hear beloved classics from the 1969 rock opera, including “Pinball Wizard,” “See Me, Feel Me” and more — this time backed up by one of the world’s foremost pop orchestras.

Most recently, The Who celebrated their 50th anniversary on “The Who Hits 50!” tour, which kicked off the stadium’s 2015 season-opening weekend and saw the bands return to the venue after more than 45 years.

The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke return for their fourth season at Forest Hills Stadium, presented

by Madison House Presents. The orchestra’s!Kids in the Stadium!program, supported in part by concert presenters!Madison House Presents,!will offer more than 1,000 Queens children and their families an opportunity to attend and learn about live music for free for a fourth consecutive year. The New York Pops’ appearance is supported by! Morgan Stanley,! Blue Marble Cocktails,! American Airlines, and!Wigdor LLP, with additional support from the!City of New York!and the!New York City Council.

Considered one of the seminal al-

bums of the rock canon, last year The Who played all of TOMMY for the first time in 28 years at the Royal Albert Hall in London as part of a benefit concert for the Teenage Cancer Trust.! Roger performed it in its entirety with his band during his 2011 solo tour.!The opportunity to bring an orchestral dynamic to the raw emotion and cathartic impact of the songs that cemented Daltrey’s legacy as a vocal powerhouse adds a compelling dimension to the music’s timelessness.!

Daltrey says, “I’m really looking forward to singing TOMMY, not only with my great backing group, but also one of the finest orchestras in the country.

Pete Townshend’s rock music is particularly suited to being embellished by the sounds that an orchestra can add to the band.!With the arrangements written by David Campbell, it should make a memorable night of entertainment for all those who love the arts.”!

Supported by the band of regular Who players, including guitarist and backup singer Simon Townshend, guitarist Frank Simes, keyboardist Loren Gold, bassist Jon Button and drummer Scott Devours, and complemented by one of the best orchestral institutions in the U.S., Daltrey’s performance on this summer’s stage is sure to entertain countless fans.!

Other announced concerts at Forest Hills Stadium!include!Belle & Sebastian with Perfume Genius and Frankie Cosmos on June 8,!Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats co-headlining with Hiss Golden Messenger on June 9, and!alt-J with special guest Kamasi Washington on June 15.!

For tickets and more information about these and other upcoming concerts, visit www.foresthillsstadium.com.!Forest Hills Stadium is conveniently located just steps from the E, M, F, R subway trains at Forest Hills-71st Ave., as well as the Forest Hills Long Island Rail Road station.!

Ensemble Pi is a socially conscious new music group that has collaborated with numerous artists, writers, actors and journalists over the years to premiere over 50 works by American composers. As part of the New Music concert series, Ensemble Pi will perform on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. on the Westermann Stage, Concert Hall in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave. in Gar-

den City.

Founded in 2002, Ensemble Pi has performed in a variety of collaborations and venues that bring together music and ideas on important contemporary issues of social justice and political activism. They have worked with artists and activists from all over the world, such as South African artist William Kentridge, Iraqi actress Namaa Alward and Israeli philosopher/ac-

tivist Anat Biletzki.

This special program will include works by all three of Hofstra’s Department of Music faculty composers — Sidney Marquez Boquiren, Christopher Lyndon-Gee and Paul Moravec — as well as composer and human rights activist Laura Kaminsky.

The Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds.

Tickets are currently on sale for $20 with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni. Information is available online at pac.adelphi.edu or at the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.

Adelphi celebrates Black History Month Adelphi University and campus organizations including the Center for African, Black and Caribbean Studies will present numerous events during February’s Black History Month celebration.

“Kreyon Bondye Pa Gen Gonm: Paintings and Drawings by Rafaëlle Roy” will be on display in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery from Feb. 1 to 28. A gallery talk by Roy, a Haitian-born artist living in Montreal whose work reflects compassion for the people of Haiti, is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 18, 3 to 5 p.m. The exhibition is sponsored by CABCS and Adelphi Art Galleries and Exhibitions.

On Feb. 15, Dr. Nokuthula Hlabangane from the University of South Africa will present “Ubuntu as a Negation of Racism: An African Philosophy of Life.”

The discussion of African alternatives to racialized thinking will take place from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Adelphi’s Center for Recreation and Sports Campbell Lounge, preceded by an informal reception from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The event is sponsored by the Department of Sociology, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, CABCS, and the Collaboration Project, and co-sponsored by the Office of International Student Services, International Studies Program, Levermore Global Studies Program, and Interfaith Center.

Also on Feb. 15, the African American Read-In will take place 4 to 7 p.m. in the University Center Fireplace Lounge.

Readings will be from works of authors including Langston Hughes, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Gwendolyn Brooks, Zora Neal Hurston, Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, James Baldwin, Jacqueline Woodson, and Maya Angelou, as well as original works by members of the Adelphi community.

The event is sponsored by CABCS and Adelphi’s Learning and Writing Centers.

Adelphi history Professor Marsha Tyson Darling will lecture on “Celebrating Black History: We Have Come This Far By Our Own Hands” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

The lecture takes place at North Babylon Library, 815 Deer Park Ave. in North Babylon.

Darling is also director of Adelphi’s CABCS. On Feb. 28, author Dr. Lawrence Goldstone will present the John Hope Franklin Distinguished Lecture, “Stolen Justice: The Supreme Court and the Coming of Jim Crow.” Co-sponsored by CABCS, the lecture begins at 7 p.m. in University Center’s Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom.

In addition, Adelphi’s Center for African, Black and Caribbean Studies will present “Your Silence Will Not Protect You! The Writing of Audre Lorde,” six discussions of readings on March 7, 21 and 28 and April 4, 11 and 18. !The series is also sponsored by Humanities New York and Adelphi’s Learning and Writing Centers.

To see more about Black History Month events at Adelphi, go to www.news.adelphi. edu/au_news/black-history-month/.

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North Hempstead’s oldest love story Husband’s death in August ends title held for 6 years, but couple’s memories live on long-lasting

BY R E B ECC A K L A R As soon as Ruth Shifman walked into her friend’s house party on Valentine’s day 75 years ago, she caught the attention of her her soon-to-be husband, Larry Shifman.

“He came over immediately,” Ruth said. “It was love at first sight. He loved me the minute he saw me and he didn’t know anything about me.”

Larry took Ruth home that night, and the two continued to see each other the next few weeks, Ruth said.

Two weeks after they met, for Ruth’s birthday, Larry bought her a friendship ring.

A couple of weeks later, the friendship ring was upgraded for an engagement ring, Ruth said.

On June 7, 1942 – a little less than four months after the night they first met – the Shifmans were married.

Their 75-year long marriage surpassed financial worries and a world war, bringing three children, seven grand children and two great grand children into the world and lasting until this past August when Larry died in his sleep.

“We lived a lovely life, and my advice to everyone is you’ve got to love each other,” Ruth said. “If you don’t love each other then you’re not compatible for each other and it won’t last, but for us it lasted and lasted.”!

For 63 years the Shifmans lived in Nassau County, first in a house in Lake Success and later in a smaller home in New Hyde Park.

They were honored by the Town of North Hempstead as the longest married couple in the town for the last six years, Ruth said.

The couple faced their fair share of obstacles together, though.

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Ruth and Larry Shifman were honored as the longest married couple in the Town of North Hempstead for the past six years. Larry died this August.

Larry worked for a company making ships and planes for the military, Ruth said. About two months into their marriage, Ruth said her husband told her he wanted to go into business himself.

“I said, ‘We just got married, what are we going to do for money?'” Ruth said.

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As Larry’s business was taking off, the war facing the Shifmans and the rest of the world was escalating, too.

About two years into their marriage,

President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered all men under 26 – even business owners like Larry – to go into the service, Ruth said.

Larry was shipped out to Pearl Harbor, leaving Ruth and their six-monthold son at home, she said.

When the war was over, Larry was shipped home within a week, Ruth said.

Their son already two-years-old.

That’s around when the growing Shifman family moved from their small apartment to build a house in Lake Success, Ruth said.

Ruth and Larry saw a model and built their own – a house they lived in for 11 years.

“That was our life,” Ruth said. !“He lived a beautiful life, he was healthy and wonderful.”

Ruth said she misses her husband very much, but said she and her family are grateful for the years they spent with Larry.

“To keep on going, we were very compatible, never argued, never fighting,” Ruth said. “We only loved each other.”

Ruth said she and Larry went all over together. They’d go to nightclubs and sang and danced. They were also active members in the community, she said.!

She said her husband helped build the synagogue they joined 53 years ago, and went on to be the mens’ club president.

“I loved him, everyone loved him,” Ruth said. “My parents, anyone we met – he was a very very wonderful man and the most handsome.”

“Love, love, love is the key to success,” she said.

In addition to being honored by the town, Ruth said she and her husband were interviewed by Neil Cavuto on Fox 5 as the longest marriage in the town.

And though Ruth may not be honored this year by the town for her longlasting marriage, she said February 14th is still her day.

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Keeping love alive for 65 years

Frank and Alice Castiglione call open communication the key to happy marriage long-lasting

BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I When Frank Castiglione proposed to Alice! Durante! on their second date in 1952, she waited two months to say yes.

The North Hills couple, who will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Sept. 12, met in the Paramount Pictures offices in Times Square late in 1951.

After a few weeks of seeing each other around the office, Frank, who was head of the newsreel division, asked Alice from the contracts division to see a movie and have dinner with him for Valentine’s Day 1952.

A year and a half later, the couple were married.

“They still hold hands,” their daughter, Linda Scaturro, said. “They still speak very lovingly about each other. I know that if anything were to happen to either of them, the other one would be really lost. To have a partner for almost seven decades is an achievement that’s unheard of.”

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Frank and Alice Castiglione will celebrate their 65th anniversary in September.

When they met, Frank was a United States Navy veteran from World War II and had recently finished his business degree from City College of New York on a scholarship. He began pursuing his degree shortly after graduating from high school at 16 before joining the Navy and returning to college after he left in 1946.

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Their first apartment together was in Fresh Meadows, Alice said, and at first they were concerned about whether they would be able to pay the bills for the $74-a-month home.

When asked what advice he would give to young men and women getting married today, Frank said, “You have to try to be of equal minds and agree to disagree some-

times. You don’t want to carry any grudges.”

Alice said the key to their longstanding relationship is communication.

The couple has two children, Frank Peter Castiglione and Scaturro, as well as five grandchildren, all on Long Island.

Alice, who has always put a large emphasis on family, said the couple has been on 33 cruises to different locations around the world, including many trips to Italy.

Scaturro said her parents’ “loving and supportive relationship” helped inspire her and her younger brother as they grew into adults, molding their relationships with their spouses as well as their children.

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Scaturro said the family still tries to have dinner together every Sunday because of the tradition her parents began decades ago of prioritizing family over work and social events.

“Through the ups and downs, they were always each other’s advocates,” Scaturro said. “They are always there for each other.”

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“I had heard, before I came over [to the United States], that she was the most beautiful girl in the town,” he said.

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“I really like this town, this has been where I’ve stayed since I moved from Italy,” Maria said.

The couple started dating near the end of 1961, a few months after Maria first arrived in the country to stay with her father.

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Frank agreed.

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Frank said he loved Maria because she is a good cook.

“I like him because he agrees with whatever I say,” Maria said of Frank.

The answers sparked laughter from each other and the other family members sitting around their kitchen table. But after the laughter died down, she gave her honest answer.

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Helpful tips for Make school day choosing a major mornings easier S

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Visit your school’s career center.

College career centers are a great resource for college students as they narrow down their options concerning a major. Many career centers have programs in place designed to match students’ interests and personalities with courses of study. Utilize these programs if you are having trouble matching an interest with a major.

Take action. Classrooms can be great places to discover a passion for a particular field of study, but lectures or entry-level courses are not always enough to spark interest. If there are particular fields of study that interest you, find extracurricular clubs that are associated with those majors. Such

clubs may host speakers or seminars that can give you greater insight into the field than you might glean from the classroom. Attend such events when possible, and bring any questions you might have about the course of study they are associated with.

Speak to upperclassmen.

Underclassmen may make up the majority of students in entry-level courses, but you may encounter some upperclassmen who have already chosen their majors in such classes from time to time. Such students can be valuable resources for other students looking to gain greater insight into courses of study. Ask about particular classes and professors who upperclassmen found particularly engaging and encouraging.

Pursue an internship. The hands-on experience provided by an internship is a great way for students to learn if a particular line of work is for them.

Internships can provide an insider’s look into particular professions and industries. While internships might once have been designated for older students, many businesses now have more relaxed eligibility requirements regarding their internship programs, making it possible for students of all grade levels to gain some practical professional experience while still in school.

Choosing a major is one of the most important decisions young students will make. Taking a careful and thoughtful approach to such a decision can help students select majors that leads to rewarding careers.

chool day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy. Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, parents can employ several strategies to free up time in the morning so everyone starts their days off in a more relaxing atmosphere.

Wake up earlier. Sleep might seem like a precious commodity, but waking up just 10 to 15 minutes earlier can remove some of the stress from weekday mornings without costing you a lot of sack time. Let kids sleep in until their normal wakeup time, using your extra 10 or 15 minutes to shower or enjoy your morning cup of coffee before the house is abuzz with activity.

Tackle certain chores the night before. Delaying certain chores until you wake up makes for a hectic morning, so tackle as many morning chores as possible before you go to bed for the night. Prepare school lunches, lay clothes out for yourself and your children, and make sure kids have their backpacks packed and ready to go before they go to bed. Each of these things may only take a few minutes, but when left for the morning, they can add up to a substantial amount of time.

Encourage youngsters to pick up the pace. Some people are morning

people, while others dread setting their alarms for early morning hours. Kids who fall into the latter group may drag their feet in the morning, but parents should offer encouragement when kids are moving slowly in the morning.

Allowing your frustration to show may only make kids less fond of mornings, so remind them as nicely as possible that everyone has a schedule to stick to if they seem to be dragging their feet.

Keep the television off. If watching the television is ingrained in your morning routine, try going a few days without it to see if this makes it easier to get out the door on time. Kids might grow distracted by morning cartoons, and even adults may get caught up in morning news shows or other forecasts. Eliminating television from your morning routine can save time and also may help your family grow closer, as you will have more distraction-free time to speak to one another. In addition to turning off the television, resist the urge to turn on your devices or scan work emails when getting ready in the morning.

Parents know that school day mornings can be hectic. But there are several ways to make such mornings go more smoothly so everyone gets where they need to be on time.

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Unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day Valentine's Day is an opportunity for couples to celebrate their love for each other, whether their relationship is relatively new or has endured through many years.

The National Retail Federation estimates that Americans are expected to spend close to $20 billion on Valentine's Day this year. While chocolates and champagne are high on the list of mostpurchased items for February 14th, couples should not feel beholden to tradition on Valentine's Day. This year may be the perfect time to try something new, even if it's out of couples' comfort zones.

Here are some novel ideas for couple's looking to set their celebrations apart. · Paint and sip: Couples can take part in a growing trend this Valentine's Day. At paint-and-sip events, people are guided step-by-step through the process of painting their own masterpieces.

Breaks are provided through the evening to indulge in beverages and snacks of choice. Couples can bring along a bottle or two of wine and a platter of cheeses, chocolates or other Valentine's Day fare. Those interested can inquire at their nearest paint and sip location, such as Pinot's Palette, for Valentine's Day specials. · Activity night: Couples who are naturally competitive or devoted sports

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fans can enjoy the evening by engaging in some healthy competition. Some restaurants host trivia nights, or couples can head to the nearest arcade and battle it out. Panic and escape rooms are cropping up in towns across the country.

These employ 60-minute real-life experiences in which participants must solve clues to escape the room. This can be a great bonding experience for fun-loving couples. · Chef lessons: Although some couples may dine out on Valentine's Day, men and women who like to dabble in culinary arts can prepare their own meals from the comforts of their own kitchens. Others may want to enroll in classes that provide expert instruction from area chefs or culinary instructors.

Cooking classes can be an ideal way to spend time together learning skills that can be put to use again and again. · Adventures: Couples who like to push the envelope can explore the possibilities of thrill-seeking activities. Some may include bungee-jumping, hot-air balloon rides, taking laps at the racetrack, or hitting the ski slopes.

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Romantic getaways as Valentine’s Day gifts Escaping the daily grind (and winter weather depending on where you live) may be a top priority when February arrives. Fortunately, there are plenty of destinations to beckon couples eager for romantic getaways.

For those planning a romantic excursion this Valentine's Day, there are many places close to home or all around the world that provide romantic ambiance. · Niagara Falls: Niagara Falls is part of both Canada and the United States. It is best known as a honeymoon destination, attracting millions of couples each year who want to get a glimpse of the breathtaking falls. The areas surrounding Niagara Falls continue to be revitalized and now boast restaurants, a casino and performance venues. · Napa Valley, California: Rolling vineyards, cozy caverns, restaurants, luxurious hotels, and amazing landscapes draw visitors to this area time and again. A wine lover's paradise, Napa can be the ideal backdrop for intimate conversations and tours taken hand-inhand. · New York, New York: While a visit to the Big Apple can appeal to just about anyone looking for a getaway, couples

focused on romance may find it especially endearing. Individuals can take famed carriage rides through historic Central Park or recreate the pivotal scene from "Sleepless in Seattle" atop the Empire State Building. Scores of eateries, coffee shops, theaters, and more make NYC a great Valentine's Day destination. · Positano, Italy: This village on the Amalfi coast possesses all the components that make for a romantic getaway.

From pastel-colored buildings to idyllic beaches to stunning sunsets to local shops for browsing, it's well worth the stamp in a passport to see this seaside town. · Quebec City: Travelers long have flocked to Quebec for its history and European flair. With cobblestone streets, cafes and amazing architecture - not to mention French-speaking residents - it's hard to beat the romantic appeal of his city. · Hawaiian islands: Islands like Maui and Kauai feel like faraway paradises, even though they are a part of the United States. Luxe resorts, tropic climes, breathtaking beaches, and the marvels of richly hued nature consistently place Hawaii among the most romantic destinations in the world.

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· Savannah, Georgia: Southern charm and rich history draw people to this Georgia gem. Tupelo and cypress trees create picturesque views, and there is a wealth of cozy inns for out-of-towners. · Seville, Spain: An hour away from Spain's southern coast, Seville features historic architectural treasures, delectable eateries, magnificent plazas, and

other attractions that are ideal for romance-minded travelers. · Aspen: Couples who want to cuddle in a lodge and enjoy the slopes and sights can spend a few days in this quintessential skiing paradise.

Romantic couples who love to sightsee have numerous options at their disposal this Valentine's Day.

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During the age of the millennials I recently gave a talk at Fusion Academy, the local high school in Woodbury that specializes in the education of the uniquely gifted student. As part of my presentation Allyson Schwartz asked me to touch upon the personality of the so called “millennials”, that group of kids born since 1980.

It’s always fun to research a new subject and I began by asking my patients and the kids in my neighborhood. One of the brighter ones told me something that really got me attention. He was 16 years old and when I asked him to describe his generation without pause he said “We’re really pretty simple to describe.

The heroes of your generation were Elvis Presley and The Beatles. The hero of my generation is PewDiePie. Maybe that will help you to understand us a little better.”

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Let us begin with the question of whether he was correct in suggesting that PewDiePie has the cultural reach of an Elvis Presley or The Beatles.

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Research tells us that people are video games like Super Mario, Donkey Kong or Call of Duty and giving off the plugged into some form of media for cuff reviews of how tough or easy they about 8 hours each day with internet use rising and TV, cinema and newspaper use are to play.

He will add a few expletives, some on the decline.

Researchers have labeled the millenshrieks and shouts of frustration along the way. That’s it. Kind of like a Jay Leno nials Generation Y or the Peter Pan Genfor young people but without guests and eration since they tend to show no signs with the only subject being that of video of growing up, wanting to get married nor do they embrace a career. games and how it feels to play them.

They have been variously described as narcissistic, entitled, over indulged and not civic minded. They are also described as open minded, liberal, upbeat and individualistic. The group most often used in these studies are white middle class kids.

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I do think its unfortunate that millennials get so much bad press. Who could blame them for hiding inside the world of video games and like Peter Pan not wanting to grow up?

They have inherited the world we have given them. This world of ours is characterized as one whereby adults have grown weary with overwork, have flattened wages, see a growing disparity between the middle and the upper classes and all have deep fear that we will fall into debt and social shame.

In “Tale of Two Cities Dickens” wrote “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.” So it is today.

This is an age of wonderment with young entrepreneurs figuring out how to make money by offering up color commentary on what it feels like to play Super Mario.

Bravo to PewDiePie, this youngster with 60 million followers.

He somehow managed to make millions based upon offering up funny reviews of mindless time wasting video games. I am tempted to call this generation the Twinkie Generation given their tendency to ingest such malnourishing emptiness.

But alas on the other hand we can call all this the beauty and the marvel of youth.

A whole life ahead of them and plenty of time to hang out and play some video games. What could be more fun?

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“Advanced Visions 14” was a visual art exhibition shown in LIU Post’s S.A.L Gallery, located in the B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library, from Dec. 12 to Jan. 24.

The show highlighted work done by local high school artists. The event, in its 14th! year, allows high school artists in advanced placement and international baccalaureate classes to submit original pieces to be judged by art professors.

From those submissions, three “juror’s awards” were granted, and six honorable mentions were given.

The student work hung on the gallery walls included a variety of paintings, sketches, and photographs. The gallery also included sculptures.

Cristina Lomangino, the exhibition coordinator, helped plan the “Advanced Visions” event. “We send a call out to local schools, and teachers enter” their students, Lomangino said. “We usually have 70 pieces, but this year there are 78. From that pool, LIU art department professors survey the work and select the winners.”

The three student artists chosen for juror’s awards were Casey Goldstein from Half Hollow Hills High School for her work “Age Translated into Wisdom,” Meghan McCarthy from Floral Park High School for her work “What’s Inside,” and Sehjin Kim from the Paul D. Schreiber High School, for her work “Mirrors.”

In “Age Translated into Wisdom,” Goldstein illustrates two male faces. In the first, the man’s face is comprised entirely of skin, apart from his mouth, nose, and cheeks which are covered by sketched paper. In the second, the man’s face is entirely sketched, but his mouth, nose, and cheeks are covered in peeling skin.

In McCarthy’s “What’s Inside,” the figure of a woman measures her thighs and waist with measuring tape. In Kim’s “Mirrors,” the artist works with paint to illustrate a bathroom with sinks and mirrors lining the walls. Student artists were encouraged to take home their work after the event.

Seung Lee, an LIU Post art professor and one of the judges of the student artwork, explained what judges looked for in the pieces, including the key components of concept, method, and form.

“Usually we look for concept: artwork that shows a unique idea,” Lee said. “We look for technique that is more traditional, how [the students] use materials, and how they compose.”

Students who exhibited these qualities received accolades for their work. “[Winners] get to put this on their resume and in their portfolio for college,” Lee said. “To be selected is a big deal.”

This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar NYCB LIVE/NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • www.nycblive.com Saturday, Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m.

New York Tennis Expo Sunday, Feb. 11 through Sunday, Feb. 18 at various times New York Open Long Island NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5205 • www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Sunday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.

Master of Illusion: Believe the Impossible THE PARAMOUNT 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 • www.paramountny. com Friday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m.

Piff the Magic Dragon with Special Guest Stuart Edge Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m.

Jim Norton: Kneeling Room Only Tour Sunday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.

Kevin James Thursday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m.

Marilyn Manson THE SPACE AT WESTBURY 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516)283-5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury.com Friday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m.

One and Doobie Others LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-1384 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Friday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m.

Catherine Russell: “Harlem on My Mind” Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Friend Entertainment Presents Boy Band Review Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m.

The Morrie Louden Group TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | LIU POST 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville (516) 299-3100 • www.tillescenter.org Friday, Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

For Kids: Go, Dog. Go! Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m.

Michael McDonald MADISON THEATRE AT MOLLOY COLLEGE 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre 516-323-4444 • www.madisontheatreny. org Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m.

Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky Sunday, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m.

A Fine Romance: A Swingtime Big Band Valentine ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1 South Ave., Garden City

(516) 877-4000 • www.aupac.adelphi. edu Friday, Feb. 9 through Sunday, Feb. 11 (see venue website for a schedule of events) SingStrong International A Cappella Music Festival Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m.

Film Screening: “Nothing But A Man” GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • www.goldcoastarts. org Monday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

2018 Oscar Nominated Shorts Wednesday, Feb. 14 through April 1 (opening reception on Sunday, March 4, 4 to 6 p.m.)

Exhibit: Collective Consciousness NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn (516) 484-9338 • www.nassaumuseum. org Ongoing During Museum Hours: Sculpture Park, Walking Trails, Gardens Family Sundays at the Museum, 1-4 p.m.

Family Tour at 1 p.m.; Art Activities at 1:30 p.m.

Fridays, Feb. 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Fri-Yay Art Days!: For children ages 3 to 5 and their families.

Through March 4 Exhibits in the Saltzman Fine Art Building: “Fool the Eye” Through March 4 (Tuesday through Sunday screenings at 11 a.m., 12, 1 and 3 p.m.)

Film in the Saltzman Fine Art Building: “Paper Medium Rare: All Things Paper” THE ART GUILD 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset (516) 304-5797 • www.theartguild.org Second Thursday, March 8, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Sip & Sketch: Live model, all levels, no instruction, short and long poses. Bring a snack and/or beverage.

ART LEAGUE OF LONG ISLAND 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills (631) 462-5400 • www.artleagueli.org Through Saturday, Feb. 10 Exhibit: The Art of the Narrative SANDS POINT PRESERVE CONSERVANCY 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point 516.571.7901 • www.sandspointpreserve. org Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 to 10 p.m.

Valentine’s Night Cabaret PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay 516.922.8678 • www.plantingfields.org Friday, Feb. 16, 7 to 9 p.m.

Music at the Mansion: La Vie En Rose LONG ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org Saturday, Feb. 10, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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A&E Calendar cont’d Whisperer” Ages 3 and up. Fee: $9 with museum admission ($7 LICM members) Saturday, Feb. 10, 6 to 9 p.m.

Be Mine Ball All ages. Fee: $11 with museum admission ($9 LICM members) Tuesday, Feb. 13 through Friday, Feb. 16, 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Love Rules! Crowns: Kids create a shining crown.

All ages. Free with museum admission.

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Music and Movement Ages 5 and under. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members) Friday, Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Kids in the Kitchen: Strawberry Chocolate Valentine Delight Ages 3-5. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members) Through Sunday, May 13 Exhibit: Dinosaurs — Land of Fire and ice All ages. Free with museum admission.

THE DOLPHIN BOOKSHOP & CAFE 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop.com Fridays at 11 a.m.

Music & More: Marilyn & Her Guitar For children ages 2-4 Fridays, 7-9 p.m.

Cafe Music at The Dolphin. Free admission.

Saturday, Feb. 10, 2 to 4 p.m.

Book Signing Event with Authors Mankh (Walter E. Harris, III), “Photo Album of the Heart Mind”; Michelle Stevens, “The Soul’s Agenda”; and Sandy Lanton, “Still A Family” Sunday, Feb. 11 at 11:30 a.m.

For Kids: Valentine’s Day Story & Craft: “The Perfect Hug” BOOK REVUE 313 New York Avenue, Huntington (631) 271-1442 • www.bookrevue.com Monday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.

Long Island Writer’s Guild Writing Workshop BARNES AND NOBLE 1542 Northern Blvd., Manhasset; (516) 365-6723 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place; (516)

741-9850 www.barnesandnoble.com Saturday, Feb. 10 at 11 a.m.

Click, Clack, Moo I Love You! Story Time (Manhasset and Carle Place) TURN OF THE CORKSCREW BOOKS AND WINE 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 764-6000 • www.turnofthecorkscrew.com Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.

Meet Renée Shafransky, Author of “Tips for Living: A Novel” CRADLE OF AVIATION MUSEUM Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 to 10 p.m.

Hops & Props Craft Beer Festival

At St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 30 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown Sunday, March 11 at 3 p.m.

At Christ Church, 61 East Main St., Oyster Bay General admission tickets are $30; $15 for students; children under 10 are free.

Tickets cab be purchased at the ensemble’s website, 222.libaroque.org LIVE MUSIC AT OLDE TRADING POST (OTP) TAVERN 1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 492-3195 • www.oldetradingpost. com Saturday, Feb. 17, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

The Hambones Sunday, Feb. 11 and March 4, 4 to 7 p.m.

Jacinta & Billy Sunday, Feb. 18, 4 to 7 p.m.

Tommy Clyne Sunday, Feb. 25, 4 to 7 p.m.

Mary Gibbons LIVE MUSIC AT SWING THE TEAPOT 6 Verbena Ave., Floral Park (516) 492-3195 • www.swingtheteapot. squarespace.com Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

The Dr. G Experience Friday, Feb. 16, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Marco Conelli and Friends Saturday, Feb. 17, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Wes Houston Trio

COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM 1660 Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor (516) 692-6768 • www.cshfishhatchery. org Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m.

Pollywog Adventures: Preschooler crafts, stories and games.

Adults $6; children 3 to 12 and seniors 65 and up $4; children under 3 and members free.

Saturday, Feb. 10, 2 to 3 p.m.

Boy Scout Day: Boy Scouts in uniform will receive a free tour of the museum.

THE WHALING MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER 279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor (631) 367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum.org Wednesday, Feb. 14, 4 to 5 p.m.

Sailor’s Valentine: Teen Drop-Off Program Ages 10 to 16. $12 per participant; members half price.

Thursday, Feb. 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

For Adults: Harbor Nights — Art of the Sailor’s Valentine $15 online (members $10); $25 at the door (members $20) THE LONG ISLAND BAROQUE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS The Master’s Voice: LIBE 48th Annual Tribute to John Sebastian Bach Saturday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m.

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Community Calendar LONG ISLAND TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION’S FREE HEART HEALTH MEETING Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.

At 145 Community Drive, Great Neck A meet-and-greet with refreshments.

For questions and to RSVP, contact Joy Oppedisano at 516-232-3151.

THE ROSLYN AND PORT WASHINGTON CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER Wednesday, Feb. 28, Time TBD At The Atria at Roslyn Harbor, 100 Landing Road, Roslyn For more information, go to www.roslynchamber.org.

FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION CLINIC FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Thursday, Feb. 15, 9:30 to 11 a.m.

At the Nassau County Bar Association, 15th and West Streets in Mineola Seniors can meet one-on-one with an attorney for a half-hour private consultation an any legal matter of concern.

Register is required by calling 516-7474070, emailing info@nassaubar.org or going to www.nassaubar.org.

ADELPHI NY STATEWIDE BREAST CANCER HOTLINE & SUPPORT PROGRAM At Adelphi’s Alumni House 154 Cambridge Ave., Garden City 516-877-4314 or 800-877-8077 Mondays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

General Support Group and Support Group for Caregivers of People with Breast Cancer Tuesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Young Women’s Support Group, Under 40 Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m.

Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Stage 4 Breast Cancer Last Monday of the Month, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Touchstone Group: For those who received their last treatment more than 18 months ago.

Tuesday, March 20, 2 to 3 p.m.

Strength for Life at Adelphi University: Exercise Strategies for Cancer Survivors At Adelphi’s Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Ave. in Garden City To RSVP, call 516-877-4325, email breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu or register online at breast-cancer.adelphi.edu.

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD VACATION RECREATION DAYS FOR KIDS AT TULLY PARK Tuesday, Feb. 20 and Wednesday, Feb. 21 beginning at 1 p.m.

At Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park Activities include a puppet show, magic show, movies and swimming in the indoor pool.

For children ages 5 to 13. $5 per child for members; $10 for non-member residents; $12 for non-residents (must be accompanied by a resident).

Pre-registration is required by calling 311 or going to www.northhempsteadny.gov.

TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM 401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights; 516-6212288 Thursdays at 7:45 p.m.

The Molly Chernofsky Community Cinema Series ($20 per film) “The Women’s Balcony” (Feb. 22); “Carvalho’s Journey” (March 22) SINGLES ASSOCIATION OF LONG ISLAND BOWLING Last Saturdays of the month, Feb. 24, March 24, May 26 and June 30, 7 to 9 p.m.

At Herrill Lanes, 465 Herricks Rd., New Hyde Park Cost: $5 per game. For ages 25 plus.

Social gathering afterwards at the Omega Diner, 1809 Lakeville Rd. in New Hyde Park For more information, contact Vincent Scire at 516-465-3953.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S 17TH ANNUAL GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON Wednesday, Feb. 28, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At the Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury For more information, tickets or sponsorship opportunities, call 516-962-0811 or visit www.longislandgoredluncheon.heart.org.

ST. ALOYSIUS SOCIABLES OF GREAT NECK Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 12:30 p.m.

At the Jolly Fisherman, 25 Main St., Roslyn Cost: Price of your meal Call John Hyland, 516-482-3795, for reservations.

NYU WINTHROP HOSPITAL 200 Old Country Road, Suite 250 Mineola, NY 11501 Call 516-663-8300 to register for these free programs.

First and third Tuesday of the month, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Breast Cancer Support Group At NYU Winthrop Hospital, Pediatric Conference Center, 259 First St., Mineola Seating is limited; registration is required.

Call 516-663-2556.

Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.

Breastfeeding Support Group At Winthrop Welcome Center, 1300 Franklin Ave., Suite ML5, Garden City For more information and to register, call 1-866-946-8476 Seating is limited; registration is required.

Call 516-663-2556.

Thursdays, Feb. 15, 22 and March 1 at 5:45 p.m.

Free Tobacco Cessation Program At NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center, 101 Mineola Blvd. at the corner of Second St., Mineola Registration is required. Call 866-9468476.

First and third Friday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

NYU Winthrop Hospital Division of Neurology Movement Disorders Program: Art Expression Group for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease At NYU Winthrop Wellness Pavillion, 1300 Franklin Ave., Suite ML-5, Garden City Registration is required. Call 516-6634593.

NORTHWELL HEALTH COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CLASSES Saturday, Feb. 10 at 9 a.m.

Preparation for Childbirth / One-Session Class At Long Island Jewish Medical Center, 270-05 76 Ave., Room T132, New Hyde Park This class should be completed 3-4 weeks prior to delivery date. Bring a snack and beverage.

For more information and to sign up, call 718-470-5134 or go to www.northwell. edu.

Saturday, Feb. 10 at 9 a.m.

Preparation for Childbirth / One-Session Class At North Shore University Hospital, 300 Community Drive TCR 4 & 5, Manhasset This class should be completed 3-4 weeks prior to delivery date. Bring a snack and beverage.

For more information and to sign up, call 516-881-7000 or go to www.northwell. edu.

Saturday, Feb. 10, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Yoga for Heart Health At Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine, 1500 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn General admission: free.

For more information and to sign up, call 516-858-3095 or go to www.northwell. edu.

NORTHWELL HEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE Saturday, March 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (registration and breakfast, 8:30 to 9 a.m.)

Wellness Workshop for Cancer Survivors At the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Conference Center, 500 Hofstra University, Hempstead This free, half-day workshop event includes two panel discussions and four breakout sessions.

To register, call 516-734-7212 or go to www.northwell.edu/surviveandthrive SID JACOBSON JCC 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, 11548 516-484-1545; www.sjjcc.org/jll.

Fridays Shababa Fridays, 9:45-10:45 a.m.

General Exercise Group for All Cancer Survivors, 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.

Discussion Group for All Cancer Survivors, 1:15 to 2 p.m.

Sundays: Gentle Yoga for All Cancer Survivors, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Mondays: News Behind the News, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Eat, Chat, Move!, 6 p.m.

Tuesdays: Mah Jongg Clinic, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tuesday Lectures, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Swim Program for Strength & Wellness,11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Knitzvah: Knitting for a Cause, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: Knitzvah: Knitting for a Cause, 12 to 2 p.m.

Taste of Torah, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Thursdays: Games Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Meditation, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Eat, Chat, Move!, 6 p.m..

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION AT SHELTER ROCK 48 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset 516-627-6560; www.uucsr.org Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. in the Veatch Ballroom Wednesday Bridge Group Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Veatch Ballroom and Terrace Room Inisfada Zen Sitting Meditation Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. in the Art Gallery Yoga with Mike Mancini Members: $5 per class/Non-members: $7 per class (no registration required) Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m. in the Veatch Ballroom (1-2 beginner; 2-3 intermediate and advanced) Friday Bridge, Lessons & Game Play Fridays, Feb. 16, March 16, April 20, May 18 and June 15, at 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Soulful Small Group Friday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Group Book Series: “The Japanese Lover” by Isabel Allende Wednesdays, Feb. 21, March 21, April 18 and May 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Emerson and Thoreau: Two Aspects of Transendentalism NOTRE DAME PARISH SPRING CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR Saturday, March 3 (snow date March 10) At Notre Dame Parish, 45 Mayfair Road, New Hyde Park The parish is currently looking for vendors; the cost of a table is $55.

If interested, email ndcmain@gmail.com or call Carole at 516-352-7203.

14TH ANNUAL NORTH HEMPSTEAD POLAR PLUNGE Saturday, March 3 (registration at 10 a.m.; plunge at 12 p.m.)

At North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Road, Port Washington The event benefits Special Olympics.

For more information, call 311 or 516-8696311.

ST. PATRICK’S AFTER PARADE PARTY Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. (doors open at noon) At Knights of Columbus, 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola Free admission. Live music by Billy and Jacinla.

Irish food and drinks at reasonable prices.

HUNTINGTON WINTER FARMERS MARKET Every Sunday through March 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

253 Oakwood Road, Huntington Support local growers and enjoy a taste of small-town life with family and friends.

For more information, go to www.longislandfarmersmarkets.com.

GAME ON TRIVIA Every Tuesday through March 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Olde Trading Post (OTP), 1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park Free event. Food, drink specials and prizes.

For more information, go to www.gameongameshow.com

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Local high school grads Northwell launches making college news digital wellness site The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. has named the following local students to the! Dean’s and President’s Lists for the fall 2017 term.

Students!named to the Dean’s List achieved an academic record of 3.5 or above, and those on the President’s List had an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).

These students include:! Jakob Sussman of Mineola (Dean’s List),! Stavros Reynolds of Albertson (Dean’s List),! Casey Conners of Williston Park (President’s List),! Matthew George Torpe of Manhasset (Dean’s List),! Justin Cenname of Port Washington (President’s List),! William Longmire of Port Washington (Dean’s List) and! Ciara Jennings of New Hyde Park (Dean’s List).

The University at Albany named the following students named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2017 term. ! The following students named to the Dean’s List earned at least a 3.5 GPA:! James Heinlein,! Robert O’Lansen,! Michael Sinn and!Jonah Wolmark of Port Washington;! Yonatan Aharoni,! Abigail Ostad,! Kiyah Owens,! Maegan Toback and! Linzee Zalta of Great Neck;! Brett Baker,! Natalie Bono,! Nicole Devita,! Camila Dilone,! Cassidy Lange,! Elizabeth O’Brien and!Ariana Puran of New Hyde Park; Luke Grgas and Krasimir Vatchinsky of Williston Park;!Ankeith Illiparambil of Mineola;! Peter May of Albertson;! Brian Mulcare of Carle Place;! Maya Sunar of Searingtown; Lauren Bennis and Daniel Chen of Roslyn Heights;! Taylor Lin of Roslyn; and! Ayman Salloum of Manhasset.

The University at Albany has also named students as!Living-Learning Community World Representatives. !World Representatives are students who were selected in fall 2017 to serve as peer leaders in the university’s Living-Learning Communities. !They!serve on an advisory board to student engagement throughout the academic year, communicate feedback from their peers to student engagement to improve the L-LCs, and help plan and facilitate social activities for L-LC students.!

The following students have been named World Representatives:!

Aditya Arora,! Kayla Jethoo,! Shrey Koya,! Ashveen Mahi,! Elizabeth O’Brien,! Sehajbir Randhawa,!Riya Sharma and!Nina Siton of New Hyde Park, and! Jason Seidman of Great Neck.

Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa. named the following students to the fall 2017 Dean’s List:! Michelle Haykin,! Jenna Lustbader,! Allie Mirsky and!Danielle Chaluts of Great Neck;! Daliah Bernstein and! Jamie Sall of Port Washington;! Melissa Kaplan of North Hills;!Gabrielle Khalifa of Williston Park;!Benjamin Katz of Old Westbury;Evan Mester of Roslyn;! Jacob Sonnenklar and! Julie Hart of Roslyn Heights; and! Benjamin Starr of Manhasset.

Students who make the Muhlenberg College Dean’s List earned a! GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Muhlenberg also announced that! Emma Parente of East Williston will perform in this year’s college production of “Master Choreographers.” An! evening of ballet, contemporary dance, tap, and jazz, “Master Choreographers” showcases exciting new dance works choreographed by nationally and internationally acclaimed guest artists and faculty.! This season’s concert, which runs Feb. 8 through 10, will feature “It Happens Only Once… Yesterday and Tomorrow.”

Alvernia University in Reading, Pa. announced that the following students earned!Real World Experience Awards. ! 50! Alvernia University students earned these competitive awards this fall to explore unique, real-world learning experiences. Funds are provided through the university’s Real-World Experience Award program geared to expand students’ access to experiential learning opportunities in all academic areas.

Amanda Turner of New Hyde Park, an occupational therapy major, will use the award funds to study abroad in Dingle, Ireland in spring 2018, and Anjelica Riccobono also of New Hyde Park, a nursing major, will use the award

funds to study in Dingle in summer 2018. In addition to this honor,!Turner was named to Dean’s List at Alvernia University.

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. named!Iliana Ioannides of Port Washington to JMU’s President’s List! for the fall 2017 semester.! Students who earned President’s List honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.9 or above. Ioannides is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies.

The University of Hartford in West Hartford, Conn. named the following students to the Dean’s List for fall 2017:! Luke Postiglione of Manhasset, Jacob Portnoy of Great Neck,! Kristina Stacom of New Hyde Park, and! Guojun Johnson Ao of Roslyn.

Miami University announced that!Evan Cook spent the fall 2017 semester in Luxembourg as part of a study abroad group.! Cook, from Port Washington, is majoring in interdisciplinary business management.

In addition to Miami’s Luxembourg campus, Miami students can study abroad in over 90 locations around the world.

Miami offers more than 350 co-sponsored study abroad programs that permit scholarship transfer.

The College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y.! announced that Vincent Ferry of Great Neck has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester.

Springfield College in Springfield, Mass.! has named Taylor Barnard of New Hyde Park and Elias Kokalis of Great Neck to the Dean’s List for academic excellence for the fall 2017 term. !Criteria for selection to the Dean’s List requires that the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 for the semester. Barnard is studying criminal justice, and!Kokalis is studying applied exercise science.

And Port Washington resident Pat Nuzzolese was among the nearly 500 undergraduates who received a degree from the University of Dayton during the December 2017 commencement ceremony.

Striving to demystify medicine and connect consumers with personalized content they can use to make informed health care decisions, Northwell Health recently!announced the launch of The Well, a health-focused editorial platform committed to promoting wellness through journalistic-style editorial features, the sharing of authentic community voices and having experts answer the thorniest – and oftentimes personal – medical questions in a straightforward and approachable way.

The Well was launched as an ongoing testament to Northwell Health’s commitment to the future of health care. In an era where publicly available health information is unreliable, unhelpful and/or unreadable, The Well is committed to connecting directly with its audience to provide actionable medical and wellness information as well as a platform for the community to share their own stories.

While The Well includes content of interest to both sexes, studies show women bear an unequal burden of stress regarding household and community care, from their own health to the well-being of immediate family members and other loved ones.

The Well’s mission is to serve as a guide during that health care journey, informing the family’s “chief medical officer” as they navigate that crucial and often difficult responsibility.

The Well publishes essays, long form journalism, firstperson narratives as well as original video programming, original photography and interactive graphic content on a range of timely topics as told by the patients themselves, medical professionals committed to healthy communities and delivered by an editorial team of award-winning journalists.

“We realize that health care has never been more complex, with consumers becoming overloaded with information that is often inaccurate, unhelpful or difficult to understand,” said Ramon Soto, senior vice president and chief marketing and communications officer at Northwell. “Through The Well, Northwell is on a mission to make a difference in people’s lives as an honest, trusted and caring partner by providing a smart, engaging and truthful look at medical issues, from life-threatening illnesses to routine body maintenance.”!

Recurring features — including “Dear Doctor,” “Day in the Life” and “True Story” —!allow readers a glimpse into medical issues (and the personal, familial and social issues that arise in their wake) as seen from the perspective of physicians, patients and caregivers.

The editorial team behind The Well hopes to provide a roadmap for the most challenging medical crossroads and expert advice through its network of accomplished health experts.!!

To read The Well,! visit!thewell.northwell.edu

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Marc Kopman, Adjunct Professor of Art History at LIU, discusses the artist Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun.

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St., Port Washington, hosts Story Time, every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. for children ages 3 and up. No registration is required.

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Town approves $37K contract for dog park

BY R E B ECC A K L A R The North Hempstead Town Board approved a $37,560 contract with Nelson and Pope Engineers for the town’s first dog park, which will be located at Michael J. Tully Park in New Hyde Park, during last Tuesday’s board meeting.

The board unanimously voted in favor of the resolution.

The board previously put aside $250,000 for the project as part of its 2018 capital plan.

Dogs are already allowed in Michael J. Tully Park, but this park would differ because dogs will be allowed off their leashes, Parks Commissioner Jill Weber previously told Blank Slate Media.

Weber said the park could also serve as a place for owners to meet one another.

“Dog parks are also a very good place for humans to recreate and get to know each other,” Weber said.

The park builds on Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth’s efforts to make the town more appealing for four-legged residents and their owners, Carole Trottere, a town spokeswoman previously told Blank Slate Media.

“She wants to make things more dogfriendly,” Trottere said.

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Raises for 5 in town attorney’s office

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Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth listens as a resident speaks at a town board meeting.

Five employees in the Town of North Hempstead’s attorney’s office will see boosts in their pay this year, officials said, following the approval of raises for three employees at a Tuesday board meeting.

The series of promotions and raises follows the resignation of Mitch Pitnick, the chief deputy town attorney, to accept a job in the Town of Hempstead as counsel to Supervisor Laura Gillen.

Michael Kelly, senior deputy town attorney, who was promoted to chief deputy town attorney, was given an extra $10,000, bringing his annual pay to $119,012.

Deputy Town Attorney Lorienton Palmer, who is replacing Kelly as senior deputy town attorney, will earn an extra $8,000, raising his pay to $118,260.

Donelle Benjamin, a secretary, received a $4,000 raise, bringing her annual salary to $56,910.

Late last year Deputy Town Attorney Amanda Abata got a $6,087 raise following her appointment as environmental compliance officer, bringing her annual salary to $80,000.

Moira LaBarbara, a deputy town attorney who is also serving as a procurement director now, will see her salary rise $19,845 to $69,458 because she will be working more hours.

Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio, who represents Port Washington, parts of Manhasset and Flower Hill for the 6th Council District, was the lone “no” vote against the raises, according to meeting documents.

According to Newsday, De Giorgio said she was against the increases “because she was told during budget talks that no individual employee would get salary hikes for 2018-19 outside of union and nonunion negotiated increases.”

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G.N. North parking lot needed for student safety

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s members of the North High School Shared Decision Making Committee, we would like to provide insight into the significant planning behind the parking lot project at North High, and the strong need for this lot to ensure the safety of our students.

The parking lot project was a result of careful and critical examination on behalf of building administration and our Shared Decision Making Committee.

During more than a dozen SDMC meetings over the course of two school years, we carefully

and thoughtfully generated a list of bond project priorities for our building.

North High School does not have the luxury of a fenced-in sprawling campus like our sister school. Presently, students park directly beside the school, in smaller lots very close by, along Beach Road, and anywhere else they can park – legal or not.

Students consistently attempt to use their vehicles during the school day, which is prohibited.!

We are mildly successful in our effort to catch everyone, but many park far down on Beach Road to

avoid detection and the result is having students out on the roads.

A flaw in encouraging student parking at Parkwood, besides the over one-quarter of a mile walk to school, is that it would be too easy for students to leave and appear to walk into town for lunch, when in fact, they can walk to their car and leave without anyone possibly knowing. It’s just not viable.

There is an overwhelming need to provide a parking area where students can secure their vehicles and only access them when they are to be accessed, which is vital considering the

number of seniors who leave at various hours of the school day for their internships.

Furthermore, a parking lot would mean the end of students parking all along Beach Road. It would mean having adequate visitor and handicapped parking as a result of no student cars in the parking lot alongside the bus platform.

This will not result in more cars on the road; it will allow the same cars to park in a modern, orderly, supervised space. The organization and order a lot would provide will also eliminate the

fender benders that occur from time to time, as well as the potential for such accidents.

We hope this letter clarifies how we arrived at the decision to make the parking lot a priority for North High School, and that the subsequent justification eliminates any misinformation or ambiguity. This isn’t about indulging our young people, it is about protecting them Great Neck North High School Shared Decision Making Committee

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here has been much discussion over the last several weeks regarding the new parking lot at Great Neck North High School. Please allow me the opportunity to clarify the facts pertaining to this project.

In advance of a proposed bond referendum, the Shared Decision Making Committees from each of our 10 schools, composed of administrators, teachers, parents and students at the secondary level, were charged with identifying safety, educational and structural projects deemed important to each facility.

After each school’s SDMC prioritized its needs, the proposed bond projects were then discussed with members of the district administration, the Board of Education, and the Board of Education Citizens Advisory Committee, which is composed of administrators, teachers, parents, residents without children enrolled in the district, and stu-

dents.

The North High School shared decision-making process included significant discussion to evaluate the need for additional parking, select the location, and present the plans for the new parking lot as part of the bond referendum.

The parking site, adjacent to the North High School campus, is located on the corner of Beach Road and Polo Road and has been the subject of discussion for many years.

This property is not viable for athletic purposes. With poor drainage, the field is often muddy and a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

The parking lot was one of several items identified by the SDMC in both the proposed February 2017 and the May 2017 bond referendums.

The primary purpose of this new lot is to address student safety and the lack of adequate onsite parking for faculty, staff, stu-

dents and visitors to the building.

North High School has long outgrown its existing parking capacity.

Since the creation of the Optional Zone in 2008, which helped to equalize enrollments at North and South High Schools, the population at North High School has increased by 200 students.

The additional on-campus parking that will be created through this initiative will ensure the safety of our students before, during and after the school day.

Cars that once parked on local streets will be redirected to the new parking lot. As an open campus, this parking lot will allow the school administration to prevent the unauthorized use of student vehicles throughout the school day.

During the 2016-17 school year, the school district administration and the Board of Education hosted over thirty public bond referendum presentations

which included a visual description of the proposed North High School parking lot project as well as other items represented in the bond referendum.

The North High School parking lot was also included in the bond referendum newsletters that were mailed to all Great Neck residents in February and May 2017.

These materials were translated into four languages, and bond related materials remain posted on the district website.

On May 16, 2017 the community voted to support the bond referendum with a 77 percent pass rate.

The district has listened to concerns expressed by neighboring residents. The parking area will maintain a 30-foot wide, undisturbed tree-lined area along Beach Road and neighboring residential properties.

Additionally, approximately 60 quick-growing Leyland cypress trees will be planted around

the perimeter of the parking lot to provide additional screening and privacy for our neighbors.

A new drainage system will address residents concerns about storm runoff and will improve overall drainage in the area.

The parking lot will only be utilized during daytime hours and security personnel will patrol the area at night. Gates will also be installed to prevent unauthorized access on to school grounds.

I hope this information clarifies our district’s plan for the construction of the North High School parking lot. We have responded to student safety concerns expressed by our parents and the building administration.

Issues shared by our neighbors will be carefully considered and addressed in the final design of the North High School parking lot.

Dr. Teresa Prendergast, Superintendent Great Neck Public Schools

G.N. North lot expansion an unneeded burden

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ince Monday night’s meeting precluded attendees from responding to the comments made by speakers who spoke after them, I would like to answer some of their remarks: While it was said that the Building Committee and Shared Decision Making Committee had discussed ideas for projects for the bond for four years prior to the bond, was there anyone on those committees whose children do not go to Great Neck North High School?!

Limiting those committees to parents of students at or administrators of GNNHS will certainly

skew one’s perspective.!

How many of the parents on SDC actually live in the surrounding neighborhood?! How many can appreciate the problems that exist at all the street intersections near the high school and middle school?! How many of the SDC have stepped onto the soccer field themselves?!!

No matter what the school board, administrators, and parents want to claim, the shared decision making committee and other committees at the time did not include members of the nonschool community.!

On the school district website it specifically states that the

shared decision making committee is required to “publicize in writing to the entire school community each year”.! Nowhere is there a requirement for community members without children in the schools to be included on the committee.!

Even if the composition of the committees has changed now, the composition over the past four years lacked community representation. ! Contrary to the superintendent’s quote in last week’s paper, this soccer field was used through the fall of 2016.!

We have seen it, spoken to people who have used it, and

there should be records for the permits for field use.! The field stopped being used because it was no longer offered as a choice to the clubs that apply for permits from the school.! Can this field be upgraded or improved?! Yes, but once it was marked for destruction, it was not in the best interests of the school to admit it was a used field.!

Having this field available for use can be another source of income for the GNPS.! At the November Board of Education meeting, there was a father who was pleading with the school to put more money in their soccer program because there were not

adequate fields available.!

After Sunday’s almost all day rain storm, there was not even a puddle in this field on Monday morning.!

Are there bugs outside?! Yes, but this can be remediated. Do we cut down forests because of critters that may annoy us and live inside of them?! No.! Why should a field be marked for destruction at the whim of a homogeneous committee who has no appreciation for the green space in their midst?!

Did you know green space can be conducive to learning? ! Safer Environment:! for Continued on Page 76

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Unresolved issues with Isles at Belmont

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n ancient Rome, government attempted to curry favor with the masses by offering free bread and circuses. #Today, we have sports pork.# How sad that# taxpayers are continually asked to pay for new stadiums. #Public dollars are being used as corporate welfare to subsidize a privatesector business. #The only real beneficiaries of these expenditures are team owners and their#players, who earn far more than the average fan.

It is impossible to judge the amount of new economic activities that these so-called public benefits will generate. Between selling the stadium name, season sky boxes and reserve seating, cable, television and radio revenues, concession refreshment and souvenir sales along with rental income for other sports, rock concerts and commercial events, it is hard to believe that the Islanders hockey team owner and Belmont Park developers can’t finance the proposed new stadium on their own.### Professional sports#are not an essential service and should not qualify for government subsidy.#Scarce taxpayer funds would be better spent elsewhere. If this is going to be such a great financial deal, why don’t team owners#float their#own bonds or issue stock to finance the Belmont Park stadium rather than turn to taxpayers and government for support?##Go#obtain loans from banks, like medium and small businesses.

Real business people believe in capitalism and build#companies on their own.

How sad that some don’t want to do it the old-fashioned way by sweat and hard work.# They are looking for shortcuts in the form of huge subsidies at taxpayers’ expense and favors from elected officials. What is the cost of improved sewer, water, electrical, road, traffic signal and other infrastructure improvements?# There is also increased fire, police and sanitation services.# How much will taxpayers be on the hook to pick up the tab?

The formal environmental review process for the overall Belmont Park Islanders Arena will not start until March 2018.# It may take up to 15 months or until June 2019 for completion.# Next there is a procurement process for hiring construction contractors.# Perhaps construction could start in the fall of 2019 rather than Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s original Jan. 2018 promise.# Construction could easily take two to three years.# As a result, the original plan for the Islanders’ first season at Belmont Arena in 2020-2021 will be delayed at a minimum to 2021-2022, but could be 2022-2023 The Belmont Park arena project promises all sorts of service options which are already available all over Nassau County.

Do we really need another “retail village” with various stores and boutiques?# They also propose to offer new dining options, sports bars and restaurants.# Next, there will be conference centers and meeting rooms along with movie theaters and concert facilities.# All of these so-called benefits

would just compete against existing shopping malls, upscale stores, restaurants and sports bars, and end up stealing some of their customers.# There are already plenty of hotels and colleges which offer conference centers.# The same is true for movie theaters and smaller more intimate concert facilities.

Since there are less than 60 Islanders’ home games, the facility will have to be leased out for another 100 events to turn a profit.# Why would any rock band appear there, when they can go to Jones Beach Theater, Westbury Music Fair, Nassau Coliseum, Shea#Stadium, Arthur Ash Stadium, Forest Hills Stadium, Madison Square Garden, Barclay Arena or Radio City Music Hall?# The same is true for World Wrestling Federation, circuses, college sports or other events requiring space for several thousand participants.

Promised improvements for the existing Long Island Rail Road Belmont Park station to accommodate many of the up to anticipated 18,000 Islander game attendees are years away from becoming a reality.# MTA Chairman Joe Lhota said his agency must first perform a planning study.# This would be followed by design, engineering and construction.# Just as I previously wrote, he also agreed with me that there is no current capacity at Penn Station to support new Belmont Park service.# Check out Cuomo’s proposed April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 $168.2 bil-

lion budget.# There is no line item to provide the MTA LIRR with additional funding for this project.# These non-existent dollars would have to be amended into the current MTA $32 billion 2014-2019 Five Year Capital Plan for supporting design and engineering, let alone construction of any future Belmont Park LIRR Intermodal Transportation Center.# Most likely these funds to appear within the proposed next MTA 2020-2024 Five Year Capital Plan.# MTA HQ, Planning, Operating and Finance along with LIRR staff, are already working behind the scene to develop this document.# Many of the proposed 2020-2024 Five Year Capital Program projects and programs will come from the MTA 2014-2034 Twenty Year Long Term Capital Needs Assessment report.# Both the current MTA Five Year Capital Plan and Twenty Year Capital Needs reports are available on the MTA web site. They make great reading.

Perhaps there are better uses for the existing Belmont Park than building a new home for the Islanders’ hockey team.

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

G.N. Plaza budget serves the mayor

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read with interest the article in the Jan. 26 issue of the Great Neck News about the Village of Great Neck Plaza’s $7.1M budget and tax increase, which includes an enhanced personal benefits package of over $400,000 and a $10,000 budget cut for code enforcement.

The code enforcement budget cut will undoubtedly make it even easier for the Shop Delight employees and the entitled double parkers everywhere in the village to continue to park with impunity.

The hard-working Plaza employees, who depend upon their salaries to

live, certainly deserve a decent benefits package; but let me extend my heartfelt congratulations to our illustrious full-time Mayor Jean Celender for once again feathering her own nest and those of her noble elected minions —whom she gifted with the highest and most inflated salaries among all village officials

on the Great Neck peninsula — at the expense of the law-abiding constituents of her village. !Leo Pfeifer Village of Neck Plaza (We want our “Great” back!)

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n the next few years our marinas may well be gone and our nautical way of life forever changed.

When Village of Manorhaven residents initiated a Waterfront building moratorium nearly two years ago, they requested that village trustees commission a comprehensive analysis showing how future development on the waterfront would impact our community.

Residents wanted to understand how more high density housing would change our traffic, parking, schools, sewers, marine industries and access to the waterfront. #That is not what they got.

Instead, when the draft report from Cameron Engineering was opened last month it hyped a sweeping zoning change, benefiting a few developers by allowing condos to replace marinas along the shoreline.

The report did not answer the questions the community asked, and instead opened a pathway to future density the community does not want.

Looking ahead, under the proposed new zoning recommendations, residents predict that in a few short years, the historic maritime character of Manhasset Bay will disappear. #The activities on the har-

bor as we use it today will be gone.

The ‘unsightly unprofitable’ marinas will be replaced by ‘beautiful expensive condos’, leaving boaters no place to call home.

When the marinas are gone where will Port Washington boaters store their boats for the winter?# Who will fix their engines or step their masts? #Who will service the tour boats and visiting yachts?

Please come to the public hearing at Manorhaven Village Hall on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. to speak out and reject this bleak vision for our community.

Tell the village trustees to ensure the report is re-written to address the serious issues facing the community such as overcrowing, burdens to our infrastructure and the protection of our waterfront heritage.

A rezoning and redevelopment proposal is not what residents want or need.# If adopted as currently written the report will change not only Manorhaven, but the entire Manhasset Bay community as well.

Caroline S. DuBois Acting Secretary, Manorhaven Action Committee

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When reviewing potential buyer’s application The last few months, I have had an inordinate amount of inquiries from prospective purchasers of co-ops and condos, as to what the management as well as the co-op boards are looking for in income, credit scores and most important debt/income ratios (all your debts over your income, provides a ratio, that many or most boards will take into consideration in the approval process).

Usually, condos don’t have a formal approval process, but a cursory process and application, but generally do not turn buyers down; otherwise many times the right of first refusal, provides the condo to purchase the unit, but they generally do not and waive their right of first refusal.

Also, condos are considered real property and co-ops are stock ownership and are not truly owned, but the purchaser is issued stock certificates that are held by the lender until their mortgage is fully paid off or if the prospective buyer pays outright for their purchase, then they will hold their stock certificates in a safety deposit box or in an extremely safe place, where they will be able to retrieve it, when they sell again in the future.

However, the Co-op approval process tends to have more paperwork involved and much more personal financial and background disclosure than when buying a condo.

However, the price of a typical one bedroom condo can run $125,000200,000 or more for similar space. But there is much more luxury, lobbies tend to be fancier with a doorman, who will, many times announce your arrival by calling up to your apartment as well as having indoor parking and attendants washing your car.

Elevators are pretty much standard in condos; whereby co-ops are a mix of elevators and walkups, which I feel is great exercise for those who can and need to stretch those legs and get free exercise; but I know, I hear it all the time, “Phil, I am getting older and walking up the stairs may become difficult.”

But I say to everyone, age is just a number and if you don’t use it, you will lose it! Free exercise is Free and walking up staircases is great cardio, for those who can and if you have children and packages, or if you have physical ailments, I get it, an elevator is a G_D send, so I there are always exceptions.

But we all need to do our best to stay in excellent physical and mental condition for the later years, so we can all en-

joy and reap the benefits of our free time serve fund, to keep their bank accounts healthy, in the event of a major issue or and money, if you have save enough!

Yes, I can get off on a tangent. But, capital improvement.

These include lobby and floors renoback to co-ops and their approval process. I am a member of the condo and co- vation, window, roof, elevator replaceop Council, which was started by (Stuart ments, driveway resurfacing, heating or electrical, etc.

Hochron, many years ago, However, like I have who has since retired to done several times, we Florida) because I am the do assessments, or one manager of the Bond Platime increases to pay for za Condominiums Inc. at whatever, we need to have 7 Bond St. in Great Neck. done, without raising I have learned some the monthly Common or extremely pertinent and maintenance charges. valuable information over Our building has not the years by being part of had a common charge inthis valuable organization, crease since I have been which really helps all of us PHILIP A. RAICES managing it going on 11 board members navigate Real Estate Watch years. all the intricacies of manHowever, we do have a aging and maintaining our small percentage charged buildings and keeping the cost of repairs and managing within a based on the sale price of any Condo unit, paid by the seller that goes into reasonable level.

By managing a building properly and the reserve account for those “rainy day” watching all the costs and being proac- emergencies and a $350 application fee tive in keeping the physical infrastruc- to the purchaser or renter.

We have found this to be a very fair ture in top notch condition, this in turn increases everyone’s value, especially in system and everyone has benefited, because our common charges have been today’s, hot, hot real estate market.

Anyone, who is part of a co-op or stable for so many years, while we are condo that would want to join, may call saving for the future. Many buyers are alme to answer any of your questions or ways asking me, why are there so many for an application to join this great group fees charged by so many co-ops; where of concerned and caring individuals, who I have seen $1,000 application fees to volunteer their time to add to the quality the public, which I feel is a lot, but then of life in their prospective buildings and again, I do not know all the details, but each management company and their developments.

However, I have thought hard and boards are the determiners of what long about a few things that I would charges are conveyed to the potential like to share with my readers, especially purchasers.

But more important, are the methods those that are on the boards, to potentially aid in making the buying process more that boards use to approve or disapprove simplified and seamless and not discour- a buyer or buyer(s), which is information age those that have the qualifications or that is not generally provided to the buyers. concerns when buying co-ops.

However, a lot of time would be Unfortunately, the general perception and what the crowd has been con- saved, if the management in conjunction ditioned to believe and put out there, with their boards, had a consistent and either from bad experiences or from simplified system, that we as brokers and other false and misleading information, salespeople as well as the public could go that the coop process is tedious and dif- by, like they do in Queens and New York ficult and that you really don’t own the City, where you know how many times the maintenance plus a percentage of the property.

Yes, you do own the stock, (not the mortgage will equal the minimum weekphysical property, like a Condo or home) ly or monthly income required.

Some have a minimum of $50,000 once your mortgage is satisfied, no different than owning stock in a company and for a one bedroom, $75,000 for a 2 bedof course you can generally sell when- room and debt to income ratios cannot ever you want without penalty. However, exceed more than 33 percent, but then some co-ops do have flip taxes or what I again some buildings may have a more call “replenishments” of the general re- strict policy and have a debt/income ra-

tio as low as 27 percent.

This is more restrictive, but at least the public and us, as brokers and agents, won’t waste our time and effort with those that are not qualified in meeting the specific requirements of each co-op development.

When everyone is on the same page, the process can be made so much easier and potentially streamlined and seamless. This in turn will save a lot of time, with turn downs, lost management and co-op board time.

It will also eliminate those that are borderline buyers and not waste their time and money on trying to get past the coop boards; but allow them to work on increasing their credit scores, lower their debt/income ratios and save more for their down payment, as needed. Also, I feel quite comfortable with maximum 80 percent financing, but 90 percent should be allowed, depending on the income and debt/income ratios. Under the new tax law, a maximum of $10,000 total (real estate, local sales and state taxes) are deductible, which most coops appear to be within.

The higher end market is taking the greatest hit, whether a home, townhome or condo or co-op whose homeowner association, condo or co-op fees that are deductible exceed the limit.

Transparency in this situation, could be a real positive and in the long run putting a more positive face on purchasing co-ops; a win/win environment for everyone involved in the transaction.

Co-op boards should work on a solid plan and involve us realtors to assist them, so more individuals and couples will have a better idea of what is expected to pass the co-op approval process and in turn eliminate those that don’t, right in the beginning, without filling out a single piece of paper or spend money foolishly.

If you have an opinion on this, please feel free to send an op-ed to the editor or drop me an email or a call.

Phil Raices is the owner/broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 7 Bond St. in Great Neck. He has earned the designations as a graduate of the Realtor Institute and is a certified international property specialist. He can be reached by email:Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com or by cell (516) 647-4289 to answer any of your questions or article suggestions or provide you a free comparative market analysis on your property.

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Recent Real Estate Sales

in Port Washington

Port Washington Real Estate Market Conditions MEDIAN SALES PRICE $777,000 Demographics near Port Washington, NY Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

City 15,847 3,787 43.6 2.7 108,767 58,668

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

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42 Radcliff Avenue, Port Washington Sold Price: $670,000 Date: 12/04/2017 3 beds, 1 Full/1 Half baths Style: Ranch # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 85x84 Schools: Port Washington Total Taxes: $13,424 MLS# 2976657

1 Toms Point Lane, Port Washington Sold Price: $527,000 Date: 12/06/2017 3 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Co-Op Schools: Port Washington MLS# 2973325

90 Park Avenue, Port Washington 110 Bayview Avenue, Port Washington Sold Price: $1,249,000 Date: 12/01/2017 4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 50x138 Schools: Port Washington Total Taxes: $18,412 MLS# 2978537

Sold Price: $552,000 Date: 11/30/2017 3 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 40x100 Schools: Port Washington Total Taxes: $10,954 MLS# 2970529

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: Homes shown here were recently sold in Port Washington 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 Port Washington and are believed by Blank Slate Media to be of interest to our readers.

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Taxes trip up Troiano, raise issue for town

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Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth offered praise of Troiano when he left the town last month.

Continued from Page 1 ing foreclosure, came to light.

Troiano told Newsday that his resignation was not related to his tax issues, saying that he had paid off the income tax liens and that the foreclosure had been canceled.

According to a statement from the county executive’s office, Troiano would instead work for the county Board of Elections.

“Robert has always been known for his dedication to diversity and community,” Curran said in the statement. “His

decision to continue that work is very much appreciated.”

Asked about the resignation following a news conference last week, Curran’s press spokesman, Michael Martino, had no comment.

Troiano was required to file a finan-

cial disclosure form with the town when he was hired, according to town spokeswoman Carole Trottere. The town has not yet responded to a public information request for the form.

Trottere#said he served as the town’s board member for District 1 from 2004 to 2010 and then as a county legislator from 2010 to 2013. She said his salary was $137,660 when he left the town.

Whether the town knew about Troiano’s tax liens when he was hired# is unknown. Repeated attempts to reach Bosworth and other members of the Town Board were unavailing.

Bosworth offered praise for Troiano when he resigned from his position at the town last month.

“Robert Troiano has been a central member of my team since I took office,” Bosworth said. “Robert has a long and distinguished history in public service and has always served his constituents with passion … I have valued his counsel and wisdom and I wish him only the best in his new endeavor.”

Troiano’s tax issue bears a resemblance to that of Gerard Terry, the former town Democratic leader who was North Hempstead Town special counsel and attorney for the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Terry was never a full-time employee and he owed more than $1 million in unpaid taxes, much more than Troiano did.

Both will have worked for the county’s Board of Elections.

Terry’s relationship with the town ended in February 2016, when his contract was not renewed by Bosworth. In September of last year, he pleaded guilty to tax fraud.

Northwell goes red for heart health Continued from Page 12 dra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital opening at North Shore University Hospital on Friday,#Guarino, 57, of Malverne, spoke about her near-fatal experience.

Guarino, alongside supermodel Carol Alt and hospital administrators, spoke about the importance of women’s heart health#during Northwell Health’s annual participation in Go Red for Women, a campaign by the American Heart Association.

Guarino said in the six months leading up to Dec. 18, 2016, she had noticed some palpitations and left breast pain, but she assumed the cause was minor panic attacks.

Early Sunday morning, Guarino told her husband something was wrong and collapsed to the floor.

“After that, I was not responsive but I could hear what was going on around me,” Guarino said. “I could hear my daughter come into the room. I heard my husband say ‘call 911.’ All of a sudden, I entered this space that many of you may have heard about. I was in bright light and I was enveloped in total peace. It

was a beautiful thing.

“I remember thinking, ‘I don’t want to leave this space.’ Then I heard my daughter calling, ‘mom, mom, are you still there?’ and I came back.”

Guarino was rushed to a community hospital before landing at North Shore University Hospital and was treated for an arrhythmia and left with a#defibrillator.

“I really thought I was living a heart healthy life, and yet I stand here before you as a heart patient,” Guarino said.

“Trust your body. You know it the best. If something is wrong, go to the doctor. Go to the ER. It’s so important.”

Dr. Stacey Rosen, vice president of women’s health for the Katz Institute for Women’s Health, said in a recent episode of “Grey’s Anatomy,” Dr. Miranda Bailey, a chief of surgery on the show, went to a different hospital complaining of a heart attack, but her doctor rejected the diagnosis and called for a psychiatrist instead.

Rosen said, unfortunately, this is common with women complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath.# Heart disease is the top cause of death

in women, and many contributing factors are preventable, such as smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and lack of exercise.

Alt, a Long Island native, said when she was 36, she knew she had to change her lifestyle or accept blossoming health problems.

“I’ve battled my whole life with health issues,” Alt said. “It’s ironic when people hold me up as this perfect icon of beauty and health. I don’t see myself that way. If they only saw what I see when I look in the mirror. It’s completely different. I see beyond the mirror to what’s beneath the skin because I deal every day with my own issues. My world isn’t as glamorous as it looks. My mirror tells part of that story.”

Alt has written five books including three on a raw diet of whole, unprocessed foods, which Alt says she sticks to about 75 to 95 percent of the day while allowing a few cheats for special occasions.

“If I hadn’t changed my lifestyle when I was 36, I wouldn’t be standing here in front of you,” Alt said. “I can tell you by

PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTHWELL HEALTH

Dr. Evelina Grayver, left, presents Terry Guarino with roses and a gift after her speech. the number of over-the-counter medications I was taking for all the symptoms I was experiencing, it’s not worth it. It’s not worth skipping on nutrition.”

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Story of Holocaust survivors, rescue Continued from Page 4 voted to rejoin Germany.

Silver said her parents subsequently fired the maid and left their town for France.

Silver and her family, a group of seven that included extended members along with her sister and parents, relocated to a town further inland.

That was her first exposure to antiSemitism, she said.

Shortly after relocating, though, Silver said her family was taken to Gurs, a concentration camp in southwestern France.

Here Silver’s experience differs as well, because her family was not put in the camp for being Jewish but because her father was German, she said. They were liberated when France was overrun by the German army, and the Germans didn’t ask who was Jewish among them.

When they were able to leave, Silver said, her grandmother and two cousins left for a port city with papers to go to the United States.

“My family had no desire to come to the United States. We thought of France being our country,” Silver said. “Certainly my sister and I never thought of any other country being our homeland other than France.”"

Her family relocated again in France, but Silver said it became increasingly evident that the new French government was not welcoming to them as Jews.

After facing discrimination in school, Silver said her parents made arrangements for her and her sister to go to the mountains.

“I had no idea why were going

PHOTO BY LEONARDO CORREA FOR QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

At the end of the exhibit, visitors are invited to answer questions and leave comments on the wall. there… I found it absolutely wonderful and thought we were going for a vacation,” Silver said.

In fact, they were being sent to Le Chambon for safety.

Le Chambon had become a popular vacation spot in the 1900s. The geographic isolation, originally sought out by French Protestants escaping Catholic persecution before King Henry IV signed the Edict of Nantes, started to have the scenic appeal of what Leshem said might be deemed “ecotourism” in modern terms.

While the town historically was a haven for those fleeing persecution, the arrival of a radical new pastor, André Trocmé, in 1934 led the town to its peak of opposition, according to Leshem.

Trocmé was rejected by more cosmopolitan parishes for his political beliefs,

Bow Tie Cinema closes in Port

PHOTO BY LUKE TORRANCE

All lettering had been removed from the marquee of Bow Tie Cinema in Port Washington Continued from Page 1 to close the theaters in Great Neck, Manhasset, Herricks and Roslyn.

In addition to New York, the chain operates theaters in Connecticut, New

Jersey, Maryland, Colorado and Virginia.

Port Washington has another movie theater, Soundview Cinema, on Shore Road.

but welcomed by the people of Le Chambon, Leshem said.

The day after the French signed an armistice that granted a collaboration between the French and Nazi governments on June 22, 1940, Trocmé delivered a sermon urging his congregation, as Christians, to embrace resistance.

“We face powerful heathen pressures on ourselves and our families, pressures to force us to cave into this totalitarian ideology,” Trocmé said. “… The duty of Christians is to resist the violence directed at our consciences with the weapons of the spirit … we will resist when our enemies demand that we act in ways that go against the teachings of the Gospel. We will resist without fear, without pride, and without hatred.”

Silver said she wasn’t happy with the first family she stayed with at Le Chambon, with a father who she said did not spare her the frightening details of what has happening.

She said she fled, picking up her sister along the way and made it back to where her parents had been in France.

After a bit of help from a neighbor, she said, she found her parents, who were hiding with the parents of one of her friends.

Her parents almost immediately decided to send Silver and her sister back to Le Chambon, this time with a new family, where they stayed until arrangements and false papers were made for them to cross the border into Switzerland with their parents, she said.

Upon crossing the border, the Kanns were going to be sent to a concentration camp in Switzerland, but in another twist in the story both girls became violently ill with yellow jaundice. They were deemed

too contagious to be sent to a camp, and stayed in Switzerland with their parents and returned together as a family to France at the end of the war.

Crossing to Switzerland was common among the Jewish children hidden in Le Chambon.

A network helped refugees cross the border, which was about 300 kilometers from the town.

The story of another couple who currently reside in Queens, Hanne and Max Liebmann, is also told in the exhibit.

Hanne has also volunteered at the museum for over two decades.

The couple, who met at Gurs, were first reunited in Le Chambon and then again upon crossing into Switzerland.

Leshem said it is important to share these stories about the past, because of what is happening in the present.

“All of our exhibits, although we discuss things that happen in the past we do it all in order to talk about things happening in our world today,” Leshem said. “And what’s the purpose of all this memory.”

The day before Leshem showed a Blank Slate Media reporter around the exhibit, Poland’s Senate passed a bill that makes it illegal to blame Poland for crimes committed during the Holocaust.

Countries attempting to rewrite history isn’t the only way the conversation about the Holocaust and the fascist dictators of the World War II era are still relevant.

Silver said when she was speaking to a college class, a student asked her what she thought about President Donald Trump.

She said the question didn’t come from nowhere, “it came from the fact he obviously thought there was another dictator in the making.”

Leshem said he often leaves student visitors with a question: “what’s the threshold it would take for you to welcome into your home?”

“Look around at our society now and who might be the next targeted victim,” Leshem added. “Who is being targeted and what would it take for you to join together with others and welcome them into your home?”

The story of Le Chambon is unique because it was not just one man or woman – not even just one family – but a whole community that shared in an open secret to stand up and resist, he said.

“Part of the reason we do this, the big reason we do this exhibit is that people need to know that although most people didn’t choose to rescue it was an option,” Leshem said.

Baxter Estates doesn’t expect to exceed cap Continued from Page 2 posed expanding the local code to punish people for being verbally abusive to village employees.

“There is no reason for someone to call the office and be verbally abusive,”

Haagenson said.

Prior said that he would look into laws from other villages to determine what a law limiting verbal abuse in Baxter Estates would look like.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Parker hosts hospice care seminar Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation hosted “Hospice into the Future,” an informative seminar for hospital and skilled nursing facility staff, health care service providers and clinical professionals, on Jan. 16.

Focusing on the current state of hospice and palliative care, the seminar was given by Carla Braveman, president and CEO of Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State. The program provided insights to Parker administrators and clinicians, as well as guests from other health care facilities.

Braveman started with a brief history of hospice.

The modern hospice movement began in England in 1967 by founder Dame Cecile Saunders, a nurse who became a social worker and then a physician. In 1974, the first US hospice was launched in Connecticut.

There were 13 hospice demonstration projects started across the US in 1979, and later in her career Braveman became involved with one of these. In 1983, for the first time in America, Medicare started providing

hospice benefit coverage and in 1986, hospice became a permanent part of Medicare. “In fact, coverage for hospice service is the newest and most generous benefit provided by our Medicare system,” she noted.

A frequently asked question is where did the “six-month prognosis” come from? Braveman said in the early days, hospice only took care of cancer patients, because they had a very predictable trajectory of illness and clinicians knew that they were going to die.

There was no second, third

or fourth course of chemotherapy, “it was either the chemo fixed you or you were going to hospice,” she said. When the burgeoning industry submitted recommendations to Congress, someone suggested a hospice Medicare benefit of six months.

“There was no science behind that six month prognosis, and ever since then we have been trying to change it,” she added.

Hospice was able to obtain more Medicare coverage in the 1980’s because several studies showed that for every dollar spent on hospice, at least $1.50

to $2.00 per patient is saved.

“With hospice we look at your symptoms and treat you from there.

In a more recent study of hospice patients with a noncancer diagnosis, savings occurred for 153 days, and for hospice patients with a cancer diagnoses, the savings occurred for 225 days.

That’s because we already know the diagnosis and we treat symptoms without subjecting patients to aggressive testing, MRIs, ventilators and other expensive procedures.” (Medicaid also provides hospice benefits, and patients can be placed earlier and with a one year prognosis.)

Also discussed were the latest issues of concern to HPCANYS. What is the future role of hospice with the new payment model? How will palliative care evolve? “People in Washington, DC are now actually talking about a Palliative Care Benefit,” Braveman said. “A Palliative Care Benefit is not a Palliative Care doctor seeing patients.

A Palliative Care Benefit is a hospice-like situation where the patient doesn’t have six months

or less to live, but is based on a longer trajectory of an illness and whether they want curative treatment or comfort care.”

Michael N. Rosenblut, Parker Jewish Institute president and CEO, said “Hospice continues to be an underutilized benefit, that may potentially enable a patient and their family, to receive additional resources, when they are most in need.”

Braveman said that hospice enjoys some of the overall highest satisfaction ratings, when compared with hospitals, home care agencies and other providers. “And, Parker Jewish is one of New York’s premier hospice programs,” she proclaimed.

The Community/Inpatient Hospice at Parker provides comfort, relief, and peace of mind to individuals with advanced or life-limiting illness and their families. Parker’s is an intimate and unique program that provides personalized care to ensure a patient’s comfort, enhance quality of life, preserve one’s dignity and respect individual choices. They can be reached 24-hours-a-day, 7-daysa-week at (516) 586-1500.

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Vets feel love on Valentines Day Jack Hirsch, Commander of the Albertson VFW Post 5253, spoke with students at the Shelter Rock Library to remind them of the importance of remembering our veterans.

The students made valentines which state Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso will give to veterans at the Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook and at the Northport VA Medical Center as part of his Valentines 4 Veterans program.

“Our veterans have done so much for our county; we honor them with these

valentines made by local students, so they know they are not forgotten,” D’Urso said.

For more than a decade public and parochial schools, as well as businesses, libraries, and private citizens in the community have donated personal care items, outerwear and electronics for the 16th Assembly District’s Valentines for Vets Program.

Each year two truckloads of handmade valentines and donated items are delivered to the Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook and the Northport VA Medical Center.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Town events for seniors The Town of North Hempstead has announced the following schedule of February events for senior citizens in the community. !Mark your calendars.

Thursday, Feb. 15:! Senior Talk Group Enjoy lively discussion on many topics at the Senior Talk Group. The group meets on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Roslyn Community Center, 53 Orchard St. in Roslyn Heights. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 15 and 22:! Project Independence Social Discussion Group Enjoy talking with others and meeting your neighbors.

The group meets at the Parkville Branch of the Great Neck Library, 10 Campbell St. in New Hyde Park on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over.

Friday, Feb. 9, 16 and 23:! What Matters to You Men’s Community Group Discuss topics that are of mutual interest to men living in the community. The group meets at the Parkville Branch of the Great Neck Library, 10 Campbell St. in New Hyde Park on Fridays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all male Town residents 60 and over.

Friday, Feb. 9 and 16:! Exercise for Balance and Strength Learn exercises to prevent falls. Join the group at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center, 141 Garden St. in Westbury on Friday, Feb. 9 and 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

North Hempstead Project Inde-

pendence invites all Town residents 60 and over.

Friday, Feb. 9 and 16:!What in the World is Going On? Discuss current and world events at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center, 141 Garden St. in Westbury on Friday, Feb. 9 and 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over.

Friday, Feb. 9 and 16:! Color Me Calm Coloring is a wonderful meditative activity. It helps relieve stress, improves mood, promotes mindfulness and socialization. Join the group at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center, 141 Garden St. in Westbury on Friday, Feb. 9 and 16 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 20 and 27:!Blankets of Love The group provides an opportunity for seniors in the community to come together and work in a collaborative manner on a meaningful and rewarding project. All members of the group are registered as volunteers with JASA. Each blanket is donated to a worthy cause. The blankets have been given to various human service programs in Nassau County and New York City. The group meets from 1 to 2 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Ave. in New Hyde Park. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over.

Wednesday, Feb. 21:! Caregiver to a Spouse Support Group Learn new ways of coping with demands of care giving. Gain a better understanding of your

relationship with your loved one (over age 60). Learn to recognize the importance of meeting your own needs. Explore community resources. Group meets at the Port Washington Senior Center, 80 Manorhaven Blvd. in Port Washington on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 3 to 4 p.m. Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Registration is required.

Wednesday, Feb. 14 and 28:!Games People Play Like to play games? Come and play the card and board games you enjoy, and socialize with “game minded” people. !Join the group at Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Ave. in New Hyde Park on Wednesday, Feb. 14 and 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over.

Thursday, Feb. 21:! Eating Right for Older Adults Stay Healthy! Come and learn tips on how to make healthy food choices. Join the group at Magnolia Gardens, 899 Broadway in Westbury on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over.

Tuesday, February 28:!Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room Learn the differences between urgent care and emergency room care, and what services are provided in each. Join the group at the Great Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Ave. in Great Neck on Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over.

For more information about and to register for these programs, call 311 or 516-869-6311.

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Surviving cancer comes with new challenges — both physical and emotional. To help cancer survivors live life to the fullest, 15 experts from the Northwell Health Cancer Institute will offer!a free workshop on Saturday, March 3.

The half-day event, which includes two panel discussions and four break out sessions, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell, Conference Center, 500 Hofstra University in Hempstead.

Topics for the wellness workshop, “Survive and Thrive After Cancer,” include:

* Finding your new normal * Living and thriving again: Recovering from treatment side effects * Taking care of yourself (participants may attend one of the following sessions): Making healthy eating part of your lifestyle; Ways to sleep better and wake refreshed; Exercise as medicine: Keeping you strong inside and out; Integrative approaches to stress management Registration and a continental breakfast will take place from 8:30 to 9 a.m.

To register for this free event, call 516–734-7212 or visit www.northwell.edu/surviveandthrive.com

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AIDE/COMPANION Irish woman with over 10 years experience.

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HRresumes@mdyschool.org CERTIFIED AIDE NEEDED: Looking for a Certified Aide to help a Garden City Senior lady. Days and Hours Needed: Monday through Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm To discuss further, please call: Daria 917-626-3646 FAST GROWING B2B FINANCING COMPANY seeks results oriented self starter for Inside Sales position. Highly driven, entrepreneurial mindset in fast paced, aggressive environment. Competitive salary, high commission. Contact Roxanne: rwright@straightlinesource.com LION WANTED! Are you a fierce competitor? Resourceful? Aggressive? Do you command respect?

Instill client confidence? Blank Slate Media is looking for a hungry lion to fill a unique and rewarding Advertising Sales position. You will represent a successful and fast-growing chain of 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website, in addition to five other publications and website owned by our partner, Litmor Publications. Minimum 2 years outside sales experience. Newspaper sales experience will be a plus. Must have own car. Up to $60,000 first year.

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PETSCHAUER INSURANCE Temporary Assistant to the Social Media Coordinator. Approximately 10 hours per week at $13/hr. Required: Experience creating, directing, editing, uploading videos.

Looking for candidate located near Garden City. Contact: Tina Rustyak 516-419-4260 PORT WASHINGTON HEALTH CLUB looking for mature adult to work front desk, customer service, sales, baby sitting and maintenance. Full and part time hours.

Please send your resume and/or contact information to TSGYM45@ hotmail.com Temp Agricultural Equip Operator 3/12-11/30/18: 8 openings. Operation, service & maint of farm eqpmt, incl rippers, disks, plows, cultivators, transplanters, water wheel planters, seeders, harvesting & packing eqpmt. Install pumping sta. & irrigation equip. 6 mos exp req. $13/hr. Free housing, tools provided at no cost to worker, transport & subsistence expenses pd upon completion of 50 percent of contract; Employment guaranteed for three fourths of work period. Pastore Orchards, 626 S White Horse Pk, Elm NJ; Apply at nearest NJ Dept of Labor office & show this ad. Contact Workforce NJ One Stop Career Center 2 S Main St #1, Pleasantville, NJ 08232; Ref: Job Order #NJ1345173

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CERTIFIED CNA & HHA Seeks position to take care of your loved ones at Home, Nursing Home & also Hospital. Wide field of experience and excellent references.

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PAID TRAINING Flexible Hours Days, Eves & Weekends

Work in any of our 4 state-of-the-art rapidly expanding LICE TREATMENT SALONS located in: Floral Park, Bellmore, Smithtown & Eastport • Open 7 days a week • Great starting salary with growth potential Visit our website at: www.deliceful.com to see how we make a scary situation DeLiceful!

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SITUATION WANTED HOUSE/OFFICE CLEANING I clean houses and offices. I have affordable rates and great references.

I do it allmove ins and move outs, all rooms and facets of home and office cleaning. No job too big or small. Contact Milagros 516-4506452

CAREER TRAINING 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

CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE Experienced 20 years. Honest and reliable seeking home care position. Available Part Time Evening, Weekends And Overnight. Licensed driver w/ car. Please contact Barbara 516303-4501

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HOME HEALTH AIDE will take care of your loved one in their home. Experienced & honest. Licensed driver with own transportation. Call Flo 352-262-6970 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 516-383-7150

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CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE /COMPANION: over 12 years experience seeks position with the elderly. Prepare nutritious and appetizing meals, light housekeeping, live in or out. Excellent references.

Please call Joy 347-898-5804

ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Available to live out and work nights or overnights as well. Over 20 years experience including in nursing home. References furnished upon request. Call V 516-943-3172

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NOVENAS/PRAYERS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (mention your request here). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this prayer in your hands (three times).

Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer is never known to fail and is to be said for 3 consecutive days. Publication on granting of the favor must be promised and done. (MAK)

MARKETPLACE INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Estate & Tag Sales Online & Live Auctions Cleanout & Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales. com Email: tracyjordan@invitedsales.com

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BOOKS BOUGHT Old, Used & Rare Top $$$ Paid For Your Books 516-345-8983 BUY ANTIQUES Objects of Art, sterling silver, old rugs, jewelry, Judaica Call 516-331-1582 Closed Saturday

$$ CASH FOR YOUR COLLECTIBLES CASH $$

Buying US & Foreign Coins, Stamps, Medals, Currency, Sports Cards, Comics & More!

Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Flatware & More

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LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718386-1104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

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 AVITAL GALLERY 336: Paintings, Royal Copenhagen, Rosenthal and more. Hours Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 12-5, Friday 10-1 or by appointment. 770 Middle Neck road, Great Neck, NY 11024. 516-304-5640 or call 516528-9765. Free parking in back TAG-R-US Conducting Tag/Estate Sales of Distinction for 25 years.

We will thoroughly research, organize, price and advertise your sale for the best results! Call Cynthia 516-764-5573

PETS

PET SERVICES 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

PET SERVICES

OFFICE SPACE

SERVICES

PARTY HELP

CLEANING

Must Be Seen

GARDEN CITY 1565 FRANKLIN AVE Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Ample parking available. Call 516-248-3048

DISH NETWORK Satellite Television Services. Now over 190 channels for ONLY $59.99/mo! 2yr price guarantee. FREE installation. FREE streaming. More of what you want!

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LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

HYACINTH MACAWS Bonded Pair M & F 2 years old.

Comes with cage. $25K. Call or text

631-353-1910

BIG DOGS, SMALL DOGS, YOUNG DOGS, OLD DOGS, I walk them all! No pack-walks here, your dog will get the benefit of one-onone attention. I specialize in highenergy dogs and guarantee to bring you back a tired dog! Please visit: www.walksforlife.com OR contact Eddie, a Garden City resident at 347-248-1445. Walks For Life Pet Services, LLC. DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability.

Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 K9 Monk, LLC Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Boarding, Training, Healing Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Meridian Tapping Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Angelic Healing Acutonics Tuning Forks Sound Therapy Aromatherapy GC Resident 516-382-5553 thek9monk@gmail. com www.k9monk.com

AUTOMOTIVE

GREAT NECK OFFICE SPACE: Iconic Atrium 98 Cuttermill Road, 2 blocks to LIRR, large windowed office in attorneys suite. Includes parking, conference room, file space, utilities, copy/fax. $2,000 per month.

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CONDO/CO-OP FOR SALE GARDEN CITY Large One Bedroom Condo in the heart of downtown Garden City.

This 800 sq ft Condo boasts newly finished Hardwood Floors, Dining Room, brand new Bathroom & Kitchen with d/w. Low maintenance & taxes. By ownerno broker. $579,000 Call:646-499-1684

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GLEN COVE

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2/11 1:30-3:00PM 47 VIOLA DR, NY 11542

AUTOS WANTED $999K

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We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631317-2014 Today!

HOME SWEET HOME! 1 Fam, 4BR, 2.5BA, Master BR w/ sauna, Fin. Bsmt, Attic, Fenced Backyard w/Inground Heated Pool, 2 Car Gar & Dway. Great School Dist.

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APARTMENT FOR RENT RENTALS Large Updated, 3.5 Rooms 1 Bed. April 1 Occupancy $2,600 Five rooms. 2 Bed, 2 Full Baths, DR, Modern EIK $3,000 Garden City Properties (516)746-1563 / (516)313-8504

ROOM FOR RENT MINEOLA: Large furnished room, private entrance, share bath, own TV, microwave and fridge, A/C. No pets/smoking. $735 month all utilities included plus 1 month security.

References required. 516-747-5799

LOTS FOR SALE JUST REPO’D 10 acres $19,900 Fields, woods, stream! Country setting in upstate NY. Call 888-4793394 LAND INVESTMENT 20 acres $39,900. 60% below market! Huge pond site, stream, woods, town road, beautiful bldg sites. 888-905-8847 NewYorkLandandLakes.com

SERVICE DIRECTORY

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TUTORING

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Individual & Business Taxes, Tax Problems Resolved, Financial Statements, Year-Round Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll. 516626-0711 www.smartallied.com, winnie@smartallied.com

EXPERIENCED ELEMENTARY TUTOR AVAILABLE! Help your child build academic confidence and love learning. Several years of teaching experience, NYS teaching certification, Masters Degree in Special Ed & Elementary Ed. Specializing in Reading, Math, Homework Help. Unique, fun methods to meet your child’s needs. Email with inquiries or questions, Emily: EJKasel@gmail.com

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G.N. North lot expansion an unneeded burden Continued from Page 63 whom?# GNN is not fenced in, nor is it a closed campus.# The administrators put a lot of trust in the students who choose to leave campus for lunch.# Students cut through local yards near and around the school on a regular basis.

We have called up the school to inform them when students have cut class and climbed into the forested area between the homes and school to sit with friends, when students have sprinted across our and our neighbor’s lawns and then crawled under the school fencing.# Has administration made an effort to discuss the meaning of “trespassing”?# If anyone has driven down Brokaw Lane between 11:30 and 1 p.m., it is not uncommon to see students walking four across in

the street.# Do the administrators instruct them on how to behave among their neighbors and how to walk safely?# So when we are told that administrators feel that having a closed parking lot will be safer, please excuse us if we don’t trust their logic – this does not resolve the above problems.# Perhaps the answer that will solve everything is to make GNN a closed campus.# Adding a new parking lot on campus does not increase safety, nor does it mean that students will park in it.# If students want to leave midday, they will still park on the street or in other locales.# Since you cannot force the students to use the proposed lot, the core argument of the school re. safety is fallacious.# This problem about safety from the school’s perspective highlights problems with the administration not being able to control students, not parking.

Despite what those who argue about safety say, adding drivers to the streets around the school will decrease safety.# As has been repeatedly pointed out, adding 97 spots (to the already existing 80) will add 97 young, inexperienced drivers to the streets.# Whether parking in lots or on the street, they are still driving in the surrounding community, all at the same time in greater traffic with the potential for increased mishaps.# What has your traffic study shown?

One parent at the Monday night meeting condoned the fact that her son parks in a municipal lot during the school day, and complained that he had to move the car midday.# She should be encouraging him to follow rules and park where it is allowed.

The lot she alluded to is one for use for people who use the local businesses, not kids who are tardy.# Her son would not have

to worry about moving the car if he parked at the school-owned lot at Parkwood (Walking one-quarter mile for teenagers should not be considered a burden).# If there are 280 students in the senior grade at GNN, does that mean we need to provide a parking spot for every student? # With great privilege comes great responsibility:# rather than destroy an ecosystem to satisfy the ever growing needs of a car-driving senior class, let’s step back a little and teach the students that there are no unlimited resources in this world; we need to conserve when we can and cooperate with one another in preserving the environment.# Encourage the students to understand the need for collaboration to spread our limited resources a longer way.

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What wasn’t in Trump’s State of the Union Continued from Page 16 This is Trump’s America, Trump’s American Dream.

Trump boasted about America becoming an energy exporter (which happened under Obama), and cheered, “We have ended the war on American energy, and we have ended the war on beautiful clean coal” though there is no such thing as “clean coal.”

And he boasted about reversing regulations to promote clean air, clean water, clean environment.

What he didn’t say? Climate change.

Clean energy. Clean renewable energy. He didn’t mention that he is using trade policy – imposing 30 percent tariff on solar panels – and tax policy to unfairly tilt back the economic edge to dirty fossil fuels, harming clean renewable energy, the growth industry which has produced tens of thousands of new jobs, helped consumers and municipalities to save money.

Nor did he mention “science” or “innovation” or “research and development.”

He didn’t mention how his administration is shutting down science – websites and studies that present inconvenient truths for the Trump agenda have been shut down, that science advisors have resigned that the Trump budget cuts off funding for research.

He spoke with zeal about “modernizing and rebuilding our nuclear arsenal” because “making it so strong and so powerful that it will deter any acts of aggression by any other nation or anyone else” – effectively reversing decades of American policy aimed at reducing the nuclear arms threat globally – but didn’t mention “diplomacy” or “State Department” once. Not once.

Infrastructure: He talked a good game about wanting $1.5 trillion to fund infrastructure, but never mentioned where this funding would come from, or the fact that his idea is to make the requirements on mu-

nicipalities so onerous, they are unlikely to pursue projects. What he did say was that he would overturn the environmental review process as well as local say over what is built.

Moreover, his administration’s rejection of the Gateway Tunnel, between New York and New Jersey, is a clear sign that even without an “earmark” process (which he wants to resume), he will use infrastructure spending as a political slush fund.

Trump boasted especially about the booming economy but failed to mention that the trend merely continued what was happening as a result of Obama’s policies, including the steady rise in the stock market. Jobs creation?

As Bernie Sanders noted, “his first year in office marked the lowest level of job creation since 2010… 254,000 fewer jobs were created in Trump’s first 11 months in office than were created in the 11 months before

he entered office.”

While wages are going up, he failed to mention that is largely because of Obama’s push to raise the minimum wage.

Indeed, Sanders noted that after inflation, workers’ wages rose 4 cents an hour, $1.60 a week (Speaker Ryan thinks that is a fortune for which workers should be grateful to Trump).

On the other hand, the three richest people in America saw their wealth increase by more than $68 billion since March.

Moreover, only 2 percent of Americans are getting the one-time bonuses (no substitute for actual wage increases), and major employers like Walmart, AT&T, General Electric and Pfizer are laying off tens of thousands of workers while Kimberly-Clark said it was using its tax-cut to restructure and close 10 plants, laying off 5,000 workers.

He never mentioned education, yet another topic that is usually of concern to a president. He touted over and over the Republican tax cuts, but never mentioned how his administration would support public education, which by eliminating deductibility of state and local taxes – not to mention cuts in federal education spending by $10 billion – will be severely harmed.

He called for “bipartisanship” (exactly once), which Trump and Republicans define as: “Democrats, you do what we want,” and Trump adds “show loyalty to me.” (Indeed, he blasted Democrats for failing to applaud, calling it “un-American” and even “treasonous” behavior.)

But he looks to bipartisanship only because he has to (since McConnell does not seem willing to use the nuclear option and end the 60-vote threshold for cloture).

But rather than describe how might encourage bipartisanship – urge Republican leaders to engage Democrats and respect – immediately after, when freed from the teleprompter, he renewed his personal attacks, insults, sniping at Democrats, chiding Senator Schumer for “caving” on the government shutdown.

How is that supposed to engage true bipartisanship?

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Sports New regs for medical red-shirting NCAA expands eligibility for college athletes ending seasons early because of injury

BY K A R I S F U LL E R When it comes to collegiate sports, time is precious. Each student athlete is given four years of eligibility. Once used, it is all over.

What if one or more of those years is taken away? Sadly, that’s the harsh reality many college athletes face when they receive an incapacitating injury.

But, the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II (NCAA D2) has now revisited its medical redshirting rules, thanks to DII student-athlete representatives across the country.

In late 2016, each Division II school voted, based on the views of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, to change the criteria for medical redshirting.

Debbie DeJong, LIU Post’s new athletic director, explained the previous rule. “If you competed in less than 20 percent of your maximum contest, you can put a waiver in through your conference office for redshirt,” she said. “That 20 percent is of your entire season.”

If you stepped foot on the field, court or pitch in over three out of 12 games, you were no longer eligible for a medical

waiver.

This is hard for many, as a whole year of eligibility can be wasted on a three game season.

With increases in concussions, ACL tears and various other incapacitating injuries, the rule change was needed, according to many student-athletes.

Due to the voices of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and the ears of the NCAA, action has been taken. As of August 1, 2017, redshirt rules have changed for Division II schools.

Now, “a student athlete may participate and remain eligible for hardship waiver to three contests or dates of competition or 30 percent of the maximum number of permissible contests.”

And it must be in the first half of the season. Not only did the SAAC representatives want to accommodate the growing number of injuries in DII sports, but they also felt that the bylaw should match that of Divisions I and III. Implemented at the beginning of this school year, the new redshirting rule does just that.

“Now the legislation for medical redshirt hardship years are equal through all divisions that you play,” LIU Post’s DeJong

said.

The new rule is not only a successful change as it protects the student-athletes competing, but it is also a great tribute to the SAAC representatives on a national scale who made this happen.

“Almost no bylaw change is made without the membership voting on it. Which means every DII institution gets one vote,” DeJong said. This change was made successful by the studentathletes, for student-athletes, without any administrative or governing body’s influence.

DeJong stressed the importance of this change, as all will reap the benefits. “All sports will see the impact, every single student athlete that participates in any division will see the impact,” she said. “This will help all student athletes be able to participate and feel like they get the opportunity to participate and represent their university to the max.”

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LIU women show no LIU men’s basketball mercy against Mercy wins home game

BY M Y L ES G OL D M A N At a home game on Saturday, Feb. 3, the LIU Post women’s basketball team had a landslide victory against Mercy College, with a final score of 78-40.

The Pioneers started the game strong from the opening tip, with a strong offense, putting up eight points and limiting Mercy College to zero points until the halfway mark of the first quarter.

With two seconds left in the first quarter, LIU Post senior guard, broadcasting major and journalism minor, Kylie Garret added three points to the score, ending the first quarter with the Pioneers ahead of Mercy College, 218.

In the first half of the game, the Pioneers racked up 39 points, with 21 of those points coming off of turnovers from their exceptional defense.

The second half of the game was no

different for the Pioneers as they totaled another 39 points, nine of them from Shannon Doyle, a junior guard, computer science major, giving her a total of 15 points in the game.

The defense too was in favor of the Pioneers, limiting Mercy College to 21 points again in the second half, due to Doyle’s two steals, and a pair of blocked shots coming from sophomore forward, broadcasting major, Mikaiya Moore, and sophomore guard, health science major, Dominique Williams.

The Pioneers will play their next game at home against Molloy College on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.

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BY M Y L ES G OL D M A N On Feb. 3, the LIU Post men’s basketball team played its first home game since Jan. 17 against Mercy College, winning with a score of 79-67.

The game opened with a missed jump shot by Mercy College followed by a rebound from LIU Post senior guard Aary Bibens, an international business major, that led to a 3-0 lead for the Pioneers from a threepoint shot from Bibens.

The Pioneers were able to hold a 14-0 score against Mercy College for just over three minutes, converting seven of their first 12 shots.

Ten minutes into the first half, the Pioneers were ahead of Mercy College, 23-7, which continued as they held the lead at a score of 48-26 after the first half.

When the second half started, the Pioneers had a lead of 22 points; how-

ever, the Pioneers missed their first six of eight field goals and turned the ball over three times, earning Mercy College 18 points off of turnovers by the Pioneers.

Fortunately, senior forward, criminal justice major, Hunter Powell was able to get it done from the free-throw line by recording four points.

With just over six and a half minutes gone in the second half, sophomore guard, physical education major, Jared Rivers made three straight three-pointers.

The Pioneers will play their next game at home against Molloy College on Feb. 7 at 7:00 p.m.

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