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Ex town Dem leader arrested B y N oa h M anskar Former North Hempstead Democratic Committee chairman Gerard Terry was arraigned on a felony tax fraud charge Tuesday morning for allegedly failing to pay $13,000 in state taxes in 2010. Terry pleaded not guilty in First District Court in Hempstead following his surrender Tuesday morning to investigators from the Nassau County District Attorney’s office. Terry, 61, of Roslyn Heights, was released from custody on the condition that he surrender his passport and not leave the state. He is due back in court April 26. Terry has accumulated a state tax debt of more than $100,000 since 2000 and more felony charges are likely to come, said prosecutor Diane Peress said in court Tuesday. The complaint Investigator Jason Jerome filed in court cites Terry’s failure to file a tax return for the year 2010 in April 2011 Continued on Page 48

Hillary Clinton and U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) hosted a panel on gun violence prevention at The Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington on April 11.

Prez candidates bring battle to L.I. Hillary Clinton discusses gun control at the Landmark in Port B y N oa h M anskar

19 primary election. The flurry of activity is unusual, as New York has never The race for the White played such a large role in both House took center stage in Nas- the Republican and Democratic sau County over the past week, primaries, Nassau Democratic as nearly every presidential can- Committee Chairman Jay Jacobs didate made Long Island stops said. “Now when we go to the leading up to New York’s April polls to vote, which we’re going to do, it isn’t just fulfilling our civic duty,” Jacobs said. “It is actually engaging it something that will matter.”

Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich started the week of stumping with April 4 town hall events at Hofstra University and

ton campaigned for his wife, Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton, at the Vault nightclub in Elmont on April 5, flanked by U.S. Rep. Steve Israel of Huntington. More presidential Israel joined Hillary Clinton campaign coverage at a discussion on gun violence at Landmark on Main Street in PAGEs 44-45 Port Washington Monday before stops Newsday’s Melville office the Paramount in Huntington. and a Democratic fundraiser in He’ll also speak at Great Neck Holbrook. GOP frontrunner and Synagogue on Saturday. Continued on Page 48 Former President Bill Clin-

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Port gym hosts student athletes NXT GEN Fitness offers recruitment B y S ara h M inke w ic z

From top left: Erik Kruger, Bill Keller; From bottom left: Jeffrey Siegal, Nancy Comer.

Library budget OK’d, Comer, Keller elected

NXT GEN Fitness & Performance Training is teaming up with NCSA Athletic Recruiting to host Proving Ground, an event that gives high school athletes exposure to scouts and recruiters. The event is free and takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 9 at NXT GEN’s facility at 2 Channel Drive in Port Washington. John Cirilo, director of NXT GEN Fitness & Performing Training, said Proving Ground will offer high school athletes a local alternative to attending sport camps where they might be seen by collegiate coaches “The Proving Ground platform is one of the few college recruiting sites coaches use,” Cirilo said. “The goal is to give athletes who want to play at the college level as much exposure as possible.” Cirilo said athletes and their families are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before their registered start time, with their gym

shoes and workout clothes, as well as the desire to “Bring it.” Drills include jumping, sprinting, multidirectional movement and endurance. The scores will then be verified by Parisi Speed School, a nationwide athletic organization, and posted on the NCSA Athletic Recruiting site. Athletes will receive feedback on how to improve performance, and learn about opportunities to train at the Parisi Speed School, which according to the company has produced more than 150 National Football League athletes, as well as first-round draft picks in almost every single sport including gold and silver medalists. Parisi Speed School, which is based on Wyckoff, N.J., has more than 90 locations in 33 states and trained more than 650,000 individuals, according to the company’s website. During the event, parents can attend a 30-minute seminar on college recruiting and athletic scholarships. The Port Washington facilContinued on Page 48

Despite bad weather more than 600 residents vote B y S ara h M inke w ic z Despite poor weather conditions more than 600 residents turned out to the Port Washington Public Library to pass the library’s budget and to elect Nancy Comer to another term as library board trustee and Bill Keller to his first term. “You never know for sure what’s going to happen and especially with the bad weather we had,” Comer said after being re-elected for her second fiveyear term. “I was very pleased to

be re-elected.” The election was held on April 12 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the lobby of the Port Washington Public Library. The library race featured four candidates altogether running to serve for a five-year term. Comer won with 444 votes and Keller won with 373 votes. Trustee positions are unpaid. Port Resident and web developer and programmer Jeffrey Siegal lost with 133 votes, and certified public accountant Eric Kruger lost with 83 votes. There were 2 write ins.

Comer said her longtime involvement with the library, service on the Health Advisory Council, and founder of the unique “Books for Dessert,” a book club for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities program, and her experience on not-for-profit boards and years serving on Library committees have given her the skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution to the library. Comer said she believes the library’s biggest challenge is Continued on Page 47 Performance Training at NXT GEN Fitness

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School board says no to piercing cap Officials say additional state funds, budget changes allow district to meet its needs B y S ara h M inke w ic z Port Washington school officials announced Thursday that they will not need to pierce the state-mandated tax cap in the 2016-17 budget. “Certainly there was a change that took place,” Assistant Superintendent Mary Callahan said at the meeting held in the Paul D. Shrieber High School Auditorium. The Port Washington School District received an additional $437,000 this year after the elimination of the Gap Elimination Adjustment by the state Legislature in last week’s state budget vote. The Gap Elimination Adjustment was first introduced in 2010 to cover a huge budget deficit at public school’s expense. It’s purpose was to help the state fill its revenue shortfall. “Number one when the state finally gave us their budget, which for the first time in all my years of doing budgeting turned out to be a significant amount of money,” Callahan said. “I do come from a cynical point of

view because I was around doing this job in a year when the State of New York, in the middle of the year came back to school districts and told them that they’d have to give back aid in the amount of millions and million of dollars which caused schools districts to have to cut programs. So when we were hearing that there was the potential for the Gap Elimination Act to be totally eliminated, it’s my responsibility for me to be conservative, to look out for the long term interest of the district. So up until we had something in writing showing us the exact number that we were getting we had been working with the projections that were published in January, which were significantly lower.” Port Washington school officials announced on Feb. 23 that they are considering a tax hike that exceeded a projected 0.85 tax cap to accommodate the district’s growing student enrollment. Officials said on Thursday that the current enrollment in the district is 5,449 students — an increase of more than 100 from the 2015-16 school year.

Officials said they need to spend more than $1.2 million on new hires to accommodate the increase in student enrollment without increasing class sizes. Officials said the district budgeted $26,583 per student in the 2015-16 school year, which is what the board expects the district to spend for the 2016-17 budget. “This can fluctuate from year to year obviously depending upon whether your enrollment is going up or down,” Callahan said. “Whether or not you’ve had larger increases in budget because you’ve increased staffing because you’ve had capital expenditures, debt service that will add to your cost per pupil.” Superintendent of Schools Kathleen A. Mooney said the school board is seeking to add four elementary teachers, three ESL teachers, one bilingual teacher, and one business teacher at a cost of $827,199. “We are requesting the five elementary sections, four of which need to be funded,” Mooney said. One of the sections as a result of reducing the pep Continued on Page 48 Port Washington Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Mooney.

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Singas beats Murray for DA Dem rides experience as prosecutor to 58%-42% landslide victory over GOP challenger

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Democratic Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas gives her victory speech Tuesday night at a party gathering in Garden City. She defeated Republican Kate Murray in the district attorney race by a 15-point margin.

“When you’re in a tight race, BY N O A H M A N S K A R you see who your friends are, and Democratic Acting District At- my goodness, I never knew I had so torney Madeline Singas won a full many friends,” she said. Singas, a Manhasset resident, term in office Tuesday night, winning nearly 58 percent of the vote took the $174,000-a-year job at the (113,110 votes) to Republican Kate helm of the DA’s office in January, after her Democratic predecessor and Murray’s 42 percent (82,028 votes). “This victory transcends Repub- current U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice (Dlican or Democrat,” Singas said at a Garden City) took office in Congress. A graduate of Fordham Unigathering of Democrats in Garden versity’s law school, City. “This victory she started her prosmeans the voters put See more ecutorial career at aside their partisan isthe Queens DA’s office election coverage sues. The voters overin 1991 and eventuwhelmingly said we’re PAGES 24, 25 and 26 ally led its Domestic going to put our comViolence Bureau. In munity first.” 2006, Rice tapped her to run NasSingas beat former Hempstead Town Supervisor Murray by a 15-per- sau’s newly created Special Victims Bureau. She was there until 2011, cent margin despite a Newsday/ when Rice chose her as her chief asNews 12/Siena College poll showing the race nearly tied going into elec- sistant. Murray was elected Hempstead’s tion day. Speaking to fellow Republicans Town Supervisor in 2003, the first in Westbury, Murray said she had woman to ever hold the office, after “never been prouder” of any cam- serving two years as Town Clerk. Continued on Page 24 paign she had run.

Incumbents win in town, county races B Y J O e N i K i c , N O A H en seats to avoid a Republican su- cumbent Republican town council- jamin and Green Party candidate supervisor against Republican permajority and all five incumbents man, escaped with a victory of 232 Cassandra Lems, receiving 5,300 of candidate Anthony Bulzomi, who MANSKAR, ANd H A R R i S O N M A R d e R in the Town of North Hempstead votes, out of 6,525 cast, defeating the votes to Benjamin’s 3,014 and received 32 percent of the votes —

won re-election on Tuesday — in- Democratic political newcomer Emily Beys 3,378 to 3,146. Democrats in the Nassau Coun- cluding four Democrats. Nassau County Legislator ElDino DeGeorgio, the lone inty Legislature maintained their sevlen Birnbaum, who had been stripped of her position in the Democratic caucus for racially charged comments she made in 2014— easily bested Republican challenger Lisa Ben-

Lems’ 138.

Town of North Hempstead North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth led the town Democrats, receiving nearly 68 percent of votes to win re-election as the Town of North Hempstead’s

20,122 to 9,587. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve as supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead for another two years. Fiscal responsibility, open and transparent government, environmental protection, and responsiveness to our residents Continued on Page 26

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Blank Slate Media left the New York Press Association’s annual conference last week with four statewide awards, recognition of its reputation for quality community journalism. The group of six northwestern Nassau County newspapers won second place for its editorial page, third place for spot news coverage and honorable mentions for general newspaper excellence and special sections in the 2015 Better Newspaper Contest. The awards honored Blank Slate Media in NYPA’s smallest circulation division in the annual contest, indicating its excellence compared to smallcirculation weekly newspapers across New York. “I am very pleased with the awards received by our staff for the quality journalism they are providing our readers in a wide range of areas — from spot news to special sections to our editorial page,” Blank Slate Media President and Publisher Steven Blank

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said. This is the fourth straight year in which Blank Slate Media’s publications have won awards since its establishment in 2010. The company won three awards in 2014, including first place for Overall Design Excellence; six in 2013; and three in 2012. The Williston Times’ honorable mention for the Past Presidents’ Award for General Excellence is the second time a Blank Slate paper has placed in that category. The New Hyde Park Herald Courier placed third in 2012. “I am particularly pleased with the Past President’s Award for general excellence, a strong indication of the overall quality of our newspapers and the service they provide the communities we cover,” Blank said. In the award citation, NYPA judges praised the Williston Times’ “solid” reporting — particularly its coverage of the 2015 local elections — as well as the paper’s layouts, ads, photos and editorial pages. The Nov. 6 cover for “The Island Today” entertainment

section featuring the Gold Coast Arts Center Gala was “the most innovative of all the entries,” the citation says. In naming the Williston Times’ editorial pages the second-best among small-circulation weeklies, judges said they contain a “(g)ood cross section of views” on “attractive pages” with “clear presentation.” The Great Neck News won third place in the spot news category for its coverage of a tree falling on Village of Great Neck resident Stephanie Epstein while she slept in July 2015. “The subject matter alone deserves an award,” a NYPA judge wrote in the award citation. The citation names Adam Lidgett as the winner, but Justine Schoenbart wrote the pair of stories last summer. The Roslyn Times received an honorable mention in the special sections category for the 2015 Guide to Roslyn. While the guide contained no traditional editorial content, the award citation calls it “excellent” and “helpful to residents.”

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D’Urso makes 3 for Assembly race Ex town councilman, 76, joins 2 other Dems vying to replace Michelle Schimel B y J oe N ikic After a 10-year hiatus from serving as an elected official, former North Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Urso said the time has come to serve the public again. D’Urso, 76, of Port Washington, said in an interview with Blank Slate Media on Monday that he will enter the race for the 16th Assembly District seat, which

will be vacated by outgoing state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel (D-Port Washington). “Why do I run now? Because the opportunity has come now,” he said. “A couple of people in the party, in leadership positions, asked me to run because I had a proven record in the administrative and legislative end of government.” D’Urso served as North Hempstead Town Councilman from 1991 through

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2005. Prior to that, he worked as assistant commissioner of New York City’s Division of Architecture Engineering and Construction for the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. D’Urso enters a Democratic race pitting him against former and current town employees. Former Town Public Safety Commissioner Andrew DeMartin resigned from his town post in February to focus on his run for the state Assembly. Nick Guariglia, who began serving as the town’s deputy chief of staff in January 2014 after serving for two years as deputy chief of staff for the minority of the Nassau County Legislature, entered the race last month. D’Urso said prior to announcing he would run for the 16th Assembly District seat, he called both DeMartin and Guariglia to inform them that he would be entering the race. “I said I wanted it to be a positive race, which I would be running on my record of accomplishments, and I didn’t want any name-calling or defamatory statements,” he said. “We keep it on a high ground and we will be friends after the election also.” D’Urso said North Hempstead Democratic Committee Chairman John Ryan would hold a screening with the three potential candidates on May 7 to discuss whether a primary should be held. If elected, he said, he wanted to improve education in the district and get schools the money they need to succeed. “I don’t know if the state of New York is doing enough to pay their share of allocations to the school districts,” D’Urso said. “I would advocate for money for the schools.” He also said he wanted to find ways to give some relief to taxpayer who do not have children going to school. “There has to be some way to make it a little less painful,” D’Urso said. “Every problem cannot just be solved with money but I want to see how best we can give relief to taxpayers in school districts.” He also said he was an advocate for

the environment and wanted to protect Long Island’s resources, specifically saltwater intrusion in the water supply. Herricks school board Trustee Jim Gounaris, who was considering running for Schimel’s seat, said he dropped out of the race to support D’Urso. “He’s sincere, he’s humble, he’s kind, he’s generous and he wants to do this for everybody in the district,” Gounaris said. “This is not about him, this is about the residents of the district. That was my reason for wanting to run and I think he represents that.” He said he had over six figures in financial pledges that he had accumulated over the past couple of months, but decided it was best to allow D’Urso to run for the seat rather than run against him. “When a guy like Tony D’Urso, with his credentials, comes and says he would like to do this and bring what he has done to that district, I took a step back and said he’s excellent and he could be exactly what I think I wanted to be in that seat,” Gounaris said. Schimel announced on Jan. 7 she would not seek re-election. She was first elected to the state Assembly in March 2007 after defeating Republican Ryan DeCicco in a special election, receiving 86 percent of the votes. Schimel replaced Thomas DiNapoli, who the state Legislature selected as state Comptroller that year. D’Urso said serving the public has always been his goal in life, even when he was a teenager still living in Italy. “When I was growing up and I looked at some of the people, whether it was the teachers or nuns or priests or the mayor, and I looked up to them and I said ‘I wish one day I could be in the position where I could help people,’” he said. “I know the government is a force for the good and can still help people.” Reach reporter Joe Nikic by e-mail at jnikic@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x203. Also follow us on Twitter @joenikic and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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U.S. representatives Steve Israel and Kathleen Rice sign a proclamation declaring April 12 “Equal Pay Day.”

Rice, Israel press equal pay for woman B y N oa h M anskar After decades of activism and the passage of multiple federal laws, local and national leaders are still advocating for equal pay for equal work. U.S. representatives Steve Israel and Kathleen Rice appeared with leaders of local women’s groups in Manhasset on Thursday to call for the closure of the national gender-based wage gap and declare April 12 “Equal Pay Day.” The fact that women continue to be collectively paid less than men for the same work is not only “immoral” or “unjust,” Israel said, but also “economically dumb.” “If we hold money from women and give them less earning power, that’s just a drag on our entire economy,” said the Huntington Democrat, who is retiring from Congress. “So we need to understand that pay equity is not just an issue of fairness, it’s an issue of economic smart strategy.” Israel and Rice signed a proclamation declaring April 12 “Equal Pay Day” at Thursday’s event, hosted by the North Shore and Garden City chapters of the American Association of University Women at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Shelter Rock. Federal statistics say

American women’s median income for full-time work was 79 percent of men’s in 2014. The gap is larger for women of color, according to an AAUW report that cites U.S. Census data — black women’s median income is 63 percent of white men’s, and Hispanic women’s just 54 percent. “The wage gap of 79 cents for every dollar a man makes has not budged in more than a decade, and if it continues at this pace, we won’t catch up for 100 years,” said Trudy Ruchman, director of public policy for the North Shore AAUW branch. An AAUW report says New York women’s median wage was 87 percent of men’s in 2014. The number was 75.6 percent in Israel’s North Shore congressional district and 83 percent in Rice’s in southwestern Nassau County. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 banned sex-based wage discrimination, and other rules and laws, such as the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, have aimed to provide further protections and narrow the gap. But despite them, “women across this country are still struggling to make the same amount of money as men,” said Rice, a Garden City Democrat. When Rice was Nassau County’s district attorney,

there was a 30-percent gap between male and female prosecutors’ pay that she helped close, she said. In the case of one married couple who graduated law school and were hired at the same time, Rice said, the man was still paid more. “It’s not just women not making as much,” she said. “It’s about opportunities that women don’t have that men do — if they choose to have children, do they have to get to the back of the line for management positions and other promotions that obviously come with pay increases?” The Paycheck Fairness Act, a bill currently in committees in both houses of Congress, would provide further wage discrimination protections under the law, Rice said. AAUW chapters around the country organize “Equal Pay Day” programs annually to raise awareness and take action around the pay gap, the organization’s website says. Thursday’s event featured 79 percent of a sheet cake to represent the wage disparity. Israel and Rice were joined by North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan (D-Great Neck), a candidate for Israel’s Third District seat who introduced a Town Council resolution supporting New York’s paid family leave policy.

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$853K in 2016-17 budget B y S ara h M inke w ic z

Village of Baxter Estates trustees presented a $853,054 tentative budget for 2016-17 on Thursday that calls for a $54,737.70 decrease in spending from 2015-16. The budget includes $10,000 less in both building and contractual services, $8,500 less in the refund of real property taxes, and $15,000 less in hospital and medical insurance. “On January 19 2016 the positions of part-time treasurer and part-time clerk were consolidated into a full-time clerktreasurer position for cost effectiveness and efficiency, as well as to extend village office hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. And as such, I am on my husband’s health insurance policy so there are no employees that require a health plan therefore no line item was require,” Village Treasurer and Clerk Chrissy Kiernan said in an email explaining the decrease in hospital and medical insurance. The trustees also held a public hearing at the meeting to pass a law that authorizes the village to pierce the statemandated tax cap. Village officials said the reason was to ensure that the village had enough funds available in the event that more money was needed. “We are not planning to surpass it,” Baxter Estates Mayor Nora Haagenson said. “We do include it and then we may resubmit in June.” “Once we approve the local law what

we’ll then do is consider the budget. Once we consider the budget and it’s clear that the budget is within the cap they’ll be no need to consider the cap, “ Trustee Douglas Baldwin said. “We have it just something we’re considering as a matter of prudent but without the expectation of in fact passing it.” Village resident Charlene Berkman objected to the idea of piercing the tax cap. “It seems to me in light of what was just said and in reading this it would look best and be most prudent if you defeated this,” Berkman said. “Knowing that you don’t need it. It looks best and is most prudent in management to say no to this because you come out looking good and the budget looks good.. After hearing the objections, the trustees decided to make a resolution to not pierce the tax cap. “If the board at this point knows for certain that it will not need to use this then when the hearing is closed you can simply take no action and subject can move to not pass the law,” Baxter Estates village attorney Chris Prior said. “I am certain that if we vote it down there will be no fiscal strain on the budget,” Kiernan said. Also at the meeting, Keirnan said she has sent a letter to the Dejana Company to express the village’s concern about the company’s snow removal services following a meeting in which residents complained about delays in work during a Continued on Page 47

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Village of Baxter Estates residents have expressed concerns about the future of the historic Baxter House after hearing the owner’s proposal to subdivide the property on which it’s located. The discussion about the property at 15 Shore Road took place on March 30 during the planning board’s monthly meeting. Baxter House homeowner Sabrina Wu, who purchased the house in 2003, was not present during the meeting. An attorney for Wu, Thomas Levin, said Wu plans to subdivide the property and construct a new and smaller home adjacent to Baxter House. Wu first presented her plans at a public hearing on Dec. 21 and was told by the board that she would need the approval of several village boards including the Landmark Preservation Commission Wu then submitted her revised plans to the planning board. Levin said Wu plans to build a new

house on the second property and sell the smaller lot to generate funds to invest in the Baxter House, which was given landmark status in 2005. “We are looking to preserve the house and property and make the community happy,” Levin said at the meeting, adding that the future owner of the smaller building would have to apply for the appropriate variances and applications. Cow Neck Historical Society Trustee Ross Lumpkin, who attended the March 30 meeting, said many people have sympathy for Wu because the Baxter House wasn’t made into a designated historic landmark until after she purchased it, but it was still an historic landmark and the history was well-known. He said he also believes Wu is planning to have the Baxter House demolished due to neglect. “When you buy a house, I think the person is expected to look into it. She’s going to know that part of the foundation in 300 years old,” Lumpkin said. Continued on Page 47

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Port Washington North Mayor Robert Weitzner swears in Trustee Michael Malatino

Port North to propose law forbidding junk cars B y S ara h M inke w ic z

Port Washington North trustees on Wednesday approved a $9,805,830 budget for 2016-17 that calls for a $23,330 increase of spending from last year. Village Clerk Palma Torrisi said $5,950,000 of the budget is going towards the village’s continuing work on Phase two of the Bay Walk. Torrisi said the village board is waiting to award the bid to a contractor. The master plan for the Bay Walk includes a kayak launch station, new benches and lighting and a garden. Village treasurer Mary Jo Bella said with a tax levy of $1,302,830 the village remained under the state-mandated tax cap. “We did stay under the tax cap, which was not 2 percent this year it was .12 percent,” Bella said. “In order to do that we had to cut expenses.” “We cut sidewalks and we cut roads,” Port Washington North Mayor Robert Weitzner said. “Not to the point of effecting services for the village, absolutely not, but given the tax cap and everything we’re experiencing.” Village trustees scheduled a public hearing for their next board meeting on May 4 to propose a law that forbids inoperative vehicles from being parked on the street. The village will also hold a public hearing to propose a law to forbid inoperative vehicles from being parked on private property. Traffic Safety Commissioner Steve Kaplan said at the last meeting on March 2 that he’s concerned about junk cars being in public view. Kaplan said he saw a pick up truck

parked in a resident’s driveway but is in plain sight of the public, and has a flat tire making it appear as inoperable. It is also missing the back license plate. “It’s an eyesore,” Kaplan said. Kaplan said he wants a revision to village law to prohibit broken cars from being parked in public view. “A junk car shouldn’t be left out in public,” he said. The trustees concluded at the March 2 meeting that because the pick up truck doesn’t have a back license plate and also has a flat tire, there is reason enough for them to send the resident a letter. “If there’s no plate on the car it is deemed unregistered,” Weitzner said. Weitzner said cars in disrepair parked in public view is not a major problem in the village. Kaplan also raised concerns about the making right turns on red at the exit of Stop & Shop supermarket, located at 65 Shore Road in Port Washington. “I’d like to consider a no turn on red coming out of Stop & Shop,” Kaplan said. “If you don’t look really well coming down and we know cars are coming down Old Shore Road pretty fast someone is going to get killed.” The board members agreed and made a resolution to hold a public hearing to place a no turn on red sign at the light.

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Barnes and Noble appears ready to leave Manhasset. The owner of the bookstore’s building at 1542 Northern Blvd., C & B Realty, has filed permits with the Town of North Hempstead and Nassau County to turn the structure into a multi-tenant building with retail on the first floor and medical offices on the second floor. “It’s disappointing to see the bookseller leaving town,” said Susan Auriemma, secretary of the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations. “It was a meeting place where you met up with friends in the cafe and teach your kids how to browse for books.” Auriemma said she is surprised that Barnes and Noble, which has occupied the building since 1996, is leaving. “But it is the reality of the world we live in today with technology right on our palms,” she said. Efforts to reach C & B Realty and Barnes and Noble officials were unavailing. The Manhasset-based C & B Realty filed for permits for the project on November 2015, but were denied by the town, which cited violations of three town codes. C & B Realty had proposed 89 parking spaces, but town code calls for 165. The town code also requires parking spaces to be 10 feet by 20 feet based on the proposed uses but the company proposed spaces that would be 9 feet by 18 feet. The proposal was also non-complaint on two loading areas required by the town. The Nassau County Planning Commission also denied the company a request for permits, pending information on how the building alterations and parking variances were going to affect traffic on Northern Boulevard, which is a county road. “The NCPC deemed the referral incomplete due to the lack of a parking and traffic analysis/study accompanying the application,” Planning Supervisor Sean Sallie said in an email. “The matter will be reheard when the additional documents are received.”

“I’m glad the planning commission is taking the necessary steps to conduct a traffic study,” Auriemma said. She said when businesses can’t meet the village or town’s parking requirements, valet parking is usually brought up as remedy. “What we’ve seen anecdotally is where parking becomes an issue, a valet is required,” Auriemma said. “But I don’t think they took into account the unintended consequences when they decided they were going to add more parking to that space with people entering and exiting the space.” She said valet parking at the building would cause traffic problems. On March 16, after learning about C & B’s plan for the property, Auriemma said, she sent an email to Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello to express her concern regarding C & B Realty’s plans. “With valet parking, I believe that this use will far exceed the site’s capacity. Furthermore, it is difficult at this point to make a left from the exit of that building,” Auriemma wrote. She said with increased traffic, exiting the parking lot will become increasingly difficult. Fred Colin, the manager of the building for C & B Realty, had initially requested an expedited review of the application in a letter to town Buildings Commissioner John Neiwender, in anticipation that it would be denied. “Since this application requires variances from the Board of Zoning Appeals and the eventual Town Board approval, Colin said in the letter, I respectfully request the issuance of the denial letter required to make those applications in the most expeditious manner possible.” A week later on Dec. 2, Neiwender emailed Town Supervisor Judy Bosworth and Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan recommending the approval of the request. The application was reviewed and denied by Plans Commissioner Glenn Norjen the same day. C & B Realty is scheduled to appear before the Town’s Board of Zoning Appeals on April 19.

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Nassau County police and the Department of Homeland Security are investigating a New Hyde Park man who had a large cache of weapons in his North Sixth Street home. Police arrested Chandrakant Dhanak, 37, on Saturday after they found nine unregistered assault weapons in his house. Dhanak also had 23 rifles and five handguns he legally owned, police said in a statement. Nassau detectives and Department of Homeland Security agents are investigating whether Dhanak, a U.S. permanent resident, has connections to terrorist groups or was smuggling weapons, but so far they have no evidence of either. “At this time there does not appear to be any type of immediate threat against the public,” said Detective Lt. Richard LeBrun, commanding officer of the police department’s Public Information Office. Dhanak was arraigned April 10 on nine felony counts of criminal possession of a firearm and released on $5,000 bail LeBrun said. He is due back at First District Court in Hempstead on April 15. Police notified DHS after receiving an anonymous tip about Dhanak’s weapons collection, LeBrun said. Dhanak, a four-year resident of Nassau County, consented to a search after Homeland Security investigators and detectives from Nassau’s Special Investigations Squad interviewed him at his home April 9, LeBrun said. The number of weapons involved and the possibility of weapons smuggling led to DHS’ interest in the case, Deputy Special Agent in Charge Gabriel Garcia said. Dhanak’s keeping the assault weapons without registering them with the state is a direct violation of the NY SAFE Chandrakant Dhanak

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The Metropolitan Transit Authority announced Wednesday buses will replace trains on the Long Island Rail Road’s Port Washington branch on Saturday for more than four hours. Due to rail testing, service between the Port Washington and Great Neck stations will be provided by buses, according to an MTA press release. Work is expected to begin at 1:10 a.m. and end at 5:35 a.m. Passengers traveling westbound from the Port Washington, Plandome, or Manhasset stations will board buses or vans to Great Neck, where normal train service will resume, according to the MTA. The MTA also said westbound riders will board a bus or van 30 minutes earlier

than normal. Passengers traveling eastbound to the Port Washington, Plandome, or Manhasset stations will board buses or vans at the Great Neck station, according to the MTA. Eastbound riders should expect to arrive at their destination up to 29 minutes later than usual, the MTA said. Normal train service will resume after the work is completed Saturday morning. The Sperry Rail Car, a bright yellow vehicle with rail test equipment, the MTA said, will be used to detect rail defects “not readily visible to the eye.” The MTA said defects are corrected immediately by LIRR maintenance workers. The Sperry Rail Car, the MTA said, is used twice per year to inspect more than 500 miles of LIRR tracks.

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Sands Point Preserve gets updated

B y S ara h M inke w ic z The Friends of the Sands Point Preserve changed its official name to the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy last Wednesday to reflect the organizations new direction, officials said. “We are in a period of tremendous growth, building partnerships with community-based and national organizations to increase the programs and services that we can offer the public,” Conservancy Managing Director Beth Horn said. “The great iron gates at the preserve’s entrance stand wide open, so people can experience this wonderful site in a multitude of ways — whether they hold their wedding here, or bring their children to the pond to watch the turtles sunning themselves.” The conservancy’s mission is to preserve and protect the magnificent structures and grounds of the Sands Point Preserve, to promote the Guggenheim Estate as a living museum focused on the preserve’s rich history, natural habitats and the architectural features that enhance educational and cultural experiences for all who visit, according to its website. Officials said the organization is expanding programs across the arts, education and services for visitors while continuing to maintain and improve the 216-acre Nassau County public park. The organization also launched

a new website, which highlights programs and activities. Officials said a fundraising program is in formation, along with additional membership levels and event sponsorship opportunities to help fund programs and activities as well as enhancements and improvements across the preserve. The Campaign to Save Hempstead House will raise funds for exterior restoration work on this massive Tudor-style castle, in collaboration with Nassau County. The Sands Point Preserve is working to enhance the former Guggenheim Estate to bring more benefits to visitors, and give them reasons to integrate the park into their lives year-round and become active members of the conservancy, said Conservancy Chairman Karli Hagedorn. “Our plan now is to increase awareness about this beautiful historic site, so the larger community recognizes that the magnificent Gatsby-era mansions, the grounds, and all of our programs for families and adults are here for them,” Hagedorn said. “We’re pursuing financial support from Federal, state and local funders as well as historic preservation organizations to augment Nassau County’s support and our own fundraising work.” Improvements in landscaping, exterior site lighting, and building maintenance are planned. “The importance

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See no evil, Media fails to shine light hear no evil on hypocrisy of Trump

ore than 30 state legislators have been removed or forced from office on corruption charges in the last 10 years. In November, then state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, a Democrat from Manhattan, was convicted in federal court of seven charges of honest services fraud, extortion and money laundering. In December, then state Majority Leader Dean Skelos, a Republican from Rockville Centre, and his son, Adam, were convicted in federal court of eight counts of bribery, extortion and conspiracy. This was actually not out of the ordinary for state Senate Majority leaders. Four out of the five people who have held the title of state Senate majority leader for any period in the past eight years have been convicted of federal crimes — not including current Majority Leader John Flanagan. Which probably places state Senate majority leaders above gang members and members of organized crime in likelihood of being convicted of a crime. And what did the state Legislature do in response to the conviction of their latest two leaders at the end of the last legislative session? Nothing. As in zero, zilch, nada. The man whose office prosecuted both Skelos and Silver, Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District, said during a talk at the New York Press Association’s spring convention on Saturday that you can judge any institution by how

its members respond to corruption found in its midst. Just imagine the reaction if four of the last five leaders of any corporation or college were convicted of federal crimes. As he has in recent months, Bharara went on to hammer the complacency and implicit collaboration of other lawmakers, who he has called in the past “enablers” in the “rancid” culture of Albany. “What’s been going on in New York State government lately is simultaneously heartbreaking, head-scratching and almost comic,” he said last month in front of the Kentucky Legislature. Political corruption erodes the public’s confidence in government and eliminating it should be at the very top of every legislator’s list. This is not a partisan issue. It is just a matter of good government, something which members of both parties should want. To do otherwise is to make the legislators complicit in the wrongdoing. As we have said before, the rot in Albany should not be just another issue in the next election, it should be the defining issue of the next election. New York State’s Legislature is a national laughingstock and the joke has been on taxpayers. Any person running for the state Assembly, the state Senate or governor — whether incumbent or challenger, Republican, Democrat or a third party — should be asked what they would do about political corruption in Albany. And anyone unwilling to reform the Legislature should be rejected from serving in it.

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he hypocrisy is huuuge. Trump says he is boycotting Carrier because they are moving their air conditioning factory out of the country. Maybe he should boycott himself. I’m convinced the press couldn’t be lazier. Why some reporter hasn’t added up how many good American jobs the Trumps have shipped overseas in their greed to make more money, is beyond me. Why hasn’t some opponent laid out 100 tables filled with Trump-branded products each with “Made in America - NOT” labels? And have “Let’s Make Bangladesh Great Again”

posters all over the room. How about holding the Trump Museum display on free, open-to-the-public viewing, in some large fancy union building lobby, and have “workers” with front-back signs that say “displaced,” or “unemployed because Donald shipped my job to another country?” At the exit They could hand out very collectible campaign cards that say, “Thanks for being stupid, Stupid,” signed Donald Trump. Come on guys, we can be more creative than we’ve been. Let’s get serious and have some fun! Former Congressman Gary Ackerman Roslyn Heights

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eading the submission by Alan Gray in the April 8 edition evokes thoughts of many things that run counter to our American culture. Mr. Gray complains that some readers write too much too often. I salute the fact that he has been able to limit his ‘diatribe’ to a reasonable length, likely in keeping with what he perceives to be the ‘official’ policy regarding letters. However, after reading most of the letters in each week’s paper for the last several years, I rather enjoy when a long letter is submitted by a writer with some factual knowledge and historical savvy. This not only is a chance to learn new facts, but enjoyable reading, as well. On the other hand, I am shocked that Mr. Gray takes this as almost a personal affront. Other civilizations have failed, and people oppressed, by censorship, and his suggestion that writers be limited to one letter every thirty days is

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Endless L.I. corruption, incompetence

n March 31, 2016, Suffolk County Conservative Party Chairman, Edward Walsh was convicted in Federal Court of theft of government funds for falsely collecting over $200,000 in pay and overtime when employed as a lieutenant in the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office. As a registered Conservative, the party’s 1993 New York City mayoral candidate and the author of “Fighting the Good Fight,” a 419-page book describing the history of the New York Conservative Party, I am appalled and embarrassed. Founded in 1962 to counter the liberal Rockefeller domination of New York’s Republican organization, the Conservative Party became the nation’s must successful third party because it lived up to its charter to serve political ideals first. Throughout its history, the party has been the guardian of working class New Yorkers, men and women who subscribe to the belief that to be good citizens it is essential to love family, neighborhood, country and God, and just as important, to respect an ethic of hard work.

Edward Walsh has disgraced his party. He abandoned his party’s principles, abused his authority and enriched himself at the expense of the citizens he had sworn to protect. Suffolk Conservatives must begin to repair the damage by electing a chairman who puts principles above self-aggrandizement. It should be noted that U.S. Attorney prosecutors in the Walsh case did a remarkable job. They worked tirelessly to assemble the facts that caused the jury to unanimously convict Walsh of all charges in less than one hour of deliberations. It is my understanding that these same prosecutors are handling the Harendra Singh case. Singh, a restaurateur with Oyster Bay town concessions which contained largely or wholly undisclosed loan guarantees, was indicted in September 2015 on bribery, fraud and obstruction charges. I’m sure the prosecutors will work just as hard as they did in the Walsh case to uncover the truth and to determine if government officials in either the Town

George J. Marlin On The Right of Oyster Bay or Nassau County will be charged with crimes in connection with the Singh case. On another front, there were several complaints lodged against my On the Right column of March 31, 2016. In that column I wrote “Mangano’s first deputy, Rob Walker — who moved his office out of County Hall and may not be speaking to his boss — testified that he invoked his Fifth Amendment, received immunity and admitted that the feds are investigating him….”

County Executive Mangano’s press spokesman, Brian Nevin, contacted Blank Slate Media and told the publisher that Walker has not moved out of the County Executive’s office and asked for a correction. I will take Mr. Nevin at his word that Walker still maintains an office at One West Street and concede that “he has not moved out.” But, Mr. Walker has kept a separate office in the Public Works Department located on Cantiague Road in Hicksville. The word around the county is that Walker claims he likes to use that office to shorten his commute from home. That office is, of course, neither in the County Executive’s office nor in Mineola at all. Interestingly, Mr. Nevin had no comments on Mr. Walker receiving immunity and admitting he was under federal investigation. Nassau Comptroller, George Maragos, wrote a letter to the editor that has been published in this newspaper. In that correspondence, the comptroller points out that he did indeed file with the District

Attorney in “accordance with protocol” the 2013 critical audit of Friends of Nassau County Recreation, a not-for-profit that is presently under federal investigation. I stand corrected and congratulate the comptroller for carrying out his duty and acting according to established protocol. The comptroller should know, however, that my personal and public agenda are one and the same: good government. I will praise all public officials, regardless of party affiliation, if they expose corruption or express outrage over the shenanigans of Nassau pols. The comptroller should also know, that for me, governing means more than following protocol. It means — in the words of St. Paul in his second letter to Timothy — to “fight the good fight.” In my judgment, one should use one’s office to aggressively seek out and expose suspected wrongdoing and to use one’s bully pulpit to publicly demand investigations by law enforcement officials. Continued on Page 15

A loo k on the lighter s i d e

Empty nest? What empty nest?

ll year, since our youngest went off to college, people have been asking my husband and me how we like having an “empty nest.” My husband usually responds, “What empty nest? It’s more full of junk than ever!” I say nothing. People said, “It’ll be great! You’ll be able to walk around the house naked!” But my children didn’t get that memo; and somehow, all I have to do is leave my bedroom door open, one evening, while I’m changing into pajamas, and all of a sudden (cue the scary voice)… “They’re ba-ack!” “Sweetie — you’re here!” I exclaim, slamming my door. “I wasn’t expecting you!” “Yes, well, it turns out I was wrong about when exams ended, so I got a ride with a friend. You don’t mind, do you?” “Um, of course not! Just let me get dressed.” This boy is just home for a quick visit. But in less than a month, many of the kids who were dropped off at college, four

short years ago, will be coming back — maybe for good. All too soon, I might have my beloved firstborn rattling around the house, seeing all the flaws he never noticed before, in his haste to get away. “Say, Mom, what are all these boxes doing in my room?” “I took them down from the attic, to try and declutter a little.” “And the stacks of books everywhere?” “Same thing, dear — I’m going through them all to see what I can give away.” “But why are they still in my room?” “Well, I’m not finished, yet.” “Why can’t they go in my brother’s room?” “That’s where I’m sorting the photo albums.” “Or downstairs?” “Is it possible you didn’t notice all the stacks of papers on the dining room table?” asks my husband. Suddenly I hear a thump and a swear word. “And what is the vacuum cleaner doing here, Mom? It just tripped me!”

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A Look on the Lighter Side “Well, I can’t very well leave it on the attic stairs with all these boxes that have to go up and down! Besides, I thought I might vacuum your room when I’d finished.” Thank goodness my boys don’t notice little things like dust kitties lurking in every corner — or the holiday tablecloth still on the dining room table, under the papers. “Never mind, I’ll just go find something to eat.” Well, good luck with that, I

which car when, for how urgent think but don’t tell him. “Mom! There’s nothing to a mission. I guess those schedules eat!” are back, now, along with the boy. Indeed. It took me two years “If I didn’t know better, Mom, to stop buying groceries enough I’d think you didn’t want me back to feed an army, but I finally home.” learned. Now one pot of stew “Don’t be ridiculous, dear; I provides dinner for two of us for love having you here. Could you almost a week. Now, finally, the help me put this pitcher back on milk stays in the refrigerator long the top shelf over the refrigeraenough to spoil. As for the bread tor?” — no, it doesn’t spoil. But maybe I only just started booking it should! activities for myself, to fill up my “Mom, how old is this bread?” suddenly cavernous days. I hate Looking at that last slice in everything about going to a gym the cellophane bag, I couldn’t — the expense, the clothing, even remember when I had pur- and, oh yes, the sweat — but I chased it. How many preserva- got myself a membership and tives would it take, to keep it actually went, that’s how bored from spoiling? I was. I signed up for a writing “You know what, sweetie? seminar, too — even for my high Don’t eat that. I think there’s school reunion. If it gets any some microwave popcorn, in one worse I might have to start scrubof the cabinets.” bing the mildew off the tiles in “Mom, it’s rancid! I’ll just go the upstairs shower! out for pizza. Where are the car The truth is, as much as I keys?” complain about the bedlam and I’ll admit, it’s been refresh- the chaos and the cluelessness ing, using my own car whenever of my kids when they’re home… I wanted, and without having when they’re gone, I miss them. to draw up a three-dimensional I wonder how many years it’ll schedule, first, of who needs take me to get used to that.

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Bernie Sanders’ refreshing honesty And The Truth Shall Set You Free - John 8:32 The most revolutionary act one can engage in is…to tell the truth. — Howard Zinn 2016 has been an election year like no other. Donald Trump has set records for narcissism and being the schoolyard bully. Ted Cruz is an unctuous ideologue who holds the record for being thoroughly disliked by his Senate colleagues. What stands out in my mind is the fact that “honesty” has become a significant issue in the campaign. A brief look at history is informative. Truth seems to matter. What school child doesn’t know the apocryphal story of George Washington and the cherry tree? And who doesn’t remember that the 16th president of the United States was nicknamed “Honest Abe?” And lest we forget the impact of LBJ’s big lie about the Gulf of Tonkin? So candidates for office do not fare well when it comes to truth-telling. There’s the line which asks: How do you know when a politician is lying? And the answer is

when his lips are moving. Yet, as a political science major at the University of Rochester, I learned that politics was a noble profession and most public servants are decent people. This, of course, flies in the face of the notion that the words “politician” and “liar” are synonymous. Having followed the twists and turns of this election campaign, I have decided to support Bernie Sanders. I do so for a reason that cable channel pundits fail to mention. Bernie is the most honest aspirant for high office to come along in generations. This calls for an explanation. He labels himself a democratic socialist which is tantamount to committing political suicide. He doesn’t shy away from stating that he is leading “a revolution.” He points the finger at millionaires, billionaires and bankers charging them with destroying the economy. He had the courage to come out in favor of a singlepayer health care system, arguing that universal health care is a human right. He has accurately analyzed what’s wrong with our

system, namely, money corrupts and those with super PACs get to buy our legislators. Bernie has received over 6 million individual contributions proving that you can finance a campaign with small donations. In short, Bernie has defied conventional wisdom, challenged the establishment, and emerged as a viable opponent of Hillary. When candidates don’t know the answer to a question, they pivot, and provide a pre-packaged answer, but not Bernie. When he appeared before the New York Daily News editorial board a week ago, he was grilled in what I regard as a “gotcha” encounter. When asked about Obama’s use of drone attacks and the number of innocent civilians killed… Bernie actually said “I don’t know the answer to that.” On the subject of Israel, “Well…you’re asking me a very fair question, and if I had some paper in front of me, I would give you a better answer.” Is he kidding? Didn’t he learn in Poly. Sci. 101, that at such times candidates fudge and dissemble? But Bernie’s worst moment was when he made statements

about the gun industry not being held responsible for crimes committed with their products. This is the closest he has come to lying to the electorate. Rolling Stone magazine explains his predicament. Sander’s gun votes put him “in line with his home state’s political norms.” In other words, since over 50 percent of his constituents own guns, this was a no win situation for Bernie. There are many who will fault Bernie for admitting that he doesn’t know the answer to a specific question. They will accuse him of being unprepared at best, and, at worst, ignorant. But I credit him for his honesty. I find it refreshing. Bernie has consistently taken one gutsy stand after another, espoused honesty, and set a moral tone which is refreshing in American politics. Lest my friends who support Hillary be concerned, if Bernie is not the Democratic nominee, I will be working hard for a Clinton victory. As both Hilary and Bernie have stated….either of them is preferable to a President Trump

or Cruz. A win for either Democrat will be precedent setting. Voters will have elected either our first woman, or our first Jewish, president. This, on the heels of our first black president, is evidence that our democracy is still vibrant and viable. Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

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pockets, strengthening our public schools, and restoring Long Islanders’ faith in their government should be our top priorities. There is no debate that taxes are the number one problem facing Long Islanders. The property tax burden on our residential and commercial property owners is among the highest in the nation. We pay far more to Albany than we receive back in funding and services, which is why I will always vigorously oppose proposals such as the MTA tax that increase this inequity. Making matters worse, our elected officials often employ failed approaches to balancing a budget such as raising taxes or cutting important services. My business experience has taught me that the first thing you need to focus on is the expense side, such as how contracts are bid and how goods and services are procured.

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board for seven years, and by utilizing this method, my board colleagues and I have secured the lowest tax levy increase of any full district in Nassau County over that time. Corruption in government is unacceptable and all too common. Not only does the endless parade of officials in handcuffs undermine Long Islanders’ faith in their leaders, it hurts our ability to attract new investment and grow our local economy. We must impose campaign finance reforms and strip convicted elected officials of their pensions to begin winning back the public trust. Finally, maintaining the high quality public education that Long Island is known for is paramount for our children’s futures. Well-financed schools and educational environments that foster creative thinking and limit excessive Common Core testing will ensure our children

have the tools they need to succeed. In the twenty plus years I’ve lived here I’ve gotten very involved to help make our community a better place. I have served on the oversight committee that helped build the world class Park at The Village of East Hills, the Roslyn School Board, NIFA, and worked with charities such as UJA, Strong Youth, and Sid Jacobson JCC. I also created Project Long Island with All Hands Volunteers to help residents recover after Hurricane Sandy. I’ve done my best to improve our community, and help those in need. Public service is a passion for me, and having a State Senator on Long Island who always puts Long Island first will go a long way to helping create a brighter future for all who live here. I am working hard to earn your trust, become your Senator and to exceed your expectations.

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Panama Papers offer real insights Ah, The Panama Papers. Already one prime minister resigned in Iceland: Britian is described as a spider web with a rally calling for Cameron’s resignation. The Putin family being people of interest: others have also been mentioned. With thousands of pages in The Panama Papers, it has only begun and we will see how it unfolds. It seems sure to get interesting. One day out of curiosity I looked up Andrew Cuomo and HUD on the internet. A very long article by The Village Voice was available. To sum part of it up in my own words, Cuomo was the axle on which the hub of HUD turned and Bill Clinton was the hub. Many big wheels turned on that hub of HUD. Besides the banks et. al. was the US Government. Bill Clinton as president

made it happen. I saw a picture of Bill with his left arm around Andy’s shoulders. It seems a caption could read with Bill saying “He’s My Boy!, Boy Oh Boy!” This was the sub prime mortgage meltdown. Someone had to pay. The banks were where the money was. So they quarried some billions out of the banks being careful no one had to go to trial. These chunks of money are unattached and free for the taking being it didn’t belong anywhere : off the books. A little “thank you taste” probably went to some bankers too. Cayman or Panama? Then President Clinton signed on so that corps would run the prisons. The more inmates, the more money. Minorities — easy prey. Arrested for the slightest offense. No bail, no trial date: Prison!

In truth, a person does not mature to be an adult until age 21. Take Rikers Island as an example: Sixteen-year old juveniles imprisoned. No trial. Solitary confinement. Back to Bill Clinton and not to go into that juicy episode: Bill Clinton for our First Gentleman? I don’t think so! And his wife: A woman on Facebook said it best: Hillary delivered a child in the lobby of Goldman Sachs. Not to mention the other complications that may never be resolved. Meanwhile, Gov. Cuomo tries to make himself look good with raising the minimum wage, yet money keeps disappearing like before. Others jumped on to the wage bandwagon even though they were against it all along. A big change of subject: Bernie Sand-

ers is slated to go to The Vatican for a conference. All will get to see how well he performs in international diplomacy. At one of his rallys, a sparrow came and sat on his podium. The crowd at his rally went crazy it was said. He himself could hardly believe it. Was it an omen? In other news, Obama pulled the rug out from under the Pfizer attempt to move offshore to avoid taxes. It would have been no more than some paper work. Perhaps it could be better said: Phee, Phi, Pho, Phum, O (Obama) plucked the pie of the Phizer plum. Or whatever. This may be quite an interesting year. It is still only April and a long hot summer yet to come. Charles Samek Mineola

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n March 1986, the Regional Planning Association released “The Future of Transit in the New York Region” study. This included $12 billion worth of capital transportation improvements. One recommendation from this study called for extending the New York City Transit IRT No. 7 subway to the Meadow Lands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, N.J. The proposal included completion of this project by 2000 to meet future ridership needs. According to the study, this project would “ease rush-hour congestion at current Hudson River crossings and would provide New Jersey commuters with easier access to Manhattan’s East Side.” Fast forward 30 years later. This proposal may still be the most cost effective bistate project for improving transportation connections between New York and New Jersey even if it takes another 20 years to complete. The existing 42nd Street Port Authority Bus Terminal is antiquated. It lacks sufficient capacity to deal with current and future needs. The PA of New York and New Jersey anticipates that between $10 billion and $15 billion may be needed to build a new facility at the same or an adjacent loca-

tion. Amtrak is looking for $24 billion to fund their proposed “Gateway” project for construction of a new Trans Hudson tunnel. This would provide additional access to Penn Station from New Jersey for tracks shared with New Jersey Transit and Amtrak. Based upon past history, it is doubtful either agency will ever obtain these dollars. A better solution is to extend the MTA NYC Transit No. 7 subway to NJ Transit’s Secaucus Junction station by NJ Turnpike Exit 15X. Build a new bus terminal at Secaucus. This could divert thousands of riders from both the 42nd Street Bus Terminal and Penn Station. Imagine providing a direct connection linking New Jersey, Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal and Queens under a one seat ride. This could assist thousands of reverse commuters to employment centers along with sporting events such as New Jersey Giants and New Jersey Jets at the Meadowlands, Mets games, others at Citi Field, U.S. Open, Arthur Ash stadium along with Flushing Meadow Park and Queens Zoo. New Jersey residents would have eas-

ier access to Manhattan East Side. Metro North commuters via Grand Central Terminal (along with LIRR riders when East Side Access to GCT is completed in 2023) would have a new option to New Jersey. This could afford PANYNJ the ability to renovate the existing 42nd St. Bus Terminal in phases. Amtrak could shut down one Hudson River tunnel at a time for critical repairs. Both could remain in transit service with necessary work accomplished at less cost. A new intermodal bus terminal would need to be constructed at Secaucus. This would accommodate hundreds of rush hour buses. Diverting these buses from the existing overcrowded Manhattan PA Bus Terminal could free up scarce space. It would eliminate the need to dead head buses to mid-day temporary storage facilities in New Jersey. A multi-story parking garage to accommodate several thousand cars would also be needed. Both would free up space in the already overcrowded Lincoln and Holland Tunnels. Extending the No. 7 subway line to Secaucus could cost $10 billion or more. There is no money included in the MTA’s proposed 2015-2019 $28 billion

capital plan for this project. Ask the MTA to partner with the PA of New York and New Jersey, NJ Transit, New York, New Jersey and New York City to come up with a joint long term financial plan. Ask each to contribute $100 million per year or $2 billion over 20 years, That would raise $12 billion. Enter the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration’s New Starts program. If successful, this would result in a Full Funding Grant Agreement with Uncle Sam. Sponsoring agencies local commitment could potentially leverage one to two billion from Washington. This would be spread out over several five year federal transportation funding authorization acts to help defray significant project costs. Why wait 30 more years for this transportation improvement?

I myself had belonged to Cub Scout troop No. 343 in Glen Oaks, a Boy Scout in troop No. 114 in Queens Village, and finally as a Explorer in Troop No.92, also in Queens Village. As a member of troop No. 92 I served with my cousin Ronald Moyne, David Duffy ,Bob Duffy, Eli Blickenstaff, Ralf Blickenstaff, Bruce Beckner and Eddie Woods. Some of us found ourselves in trouble from time to time. I guess we were a bunch of wise-guys but straightened out. We had a really great Scout leader in

the person of Mr. Blickenstaff who cared about all of us but at the time we didn’t realize that fact. He taught us about camping, hiking and the importance in helping each other and how to reach out to one another under stress or in trouble. We also learn that we needed to help those in our communities who were in need. Today I’m Grand Knight of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus council # 5911 in Douglaston. I’m chairman of our two blood drives and I am able to utilize the Boy Scouts of troop No. 153 to assist my council and my-

self in running these blood drives that help the many in need of this gift of life. These young men and their leaders are dedicated to the principles and ideas of the Boy Scouts which is to serve God and country. They also promote citizenship and personal fitness and service to the communities. Now for that I salute the Boy Scouts of America for all that they do. And for that, may God bless this fine organization and all that they do. Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

Larry Penner Great Neck (Larry Penner is a transportation historian and advocate who previously worked in the transportation field for 31 years).

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he Boy Scouts of America have a long history of teaching young boys to be proper young men and to be community and charity minded. These young men for the most part will be the leaders of tomorrow. Our nation in my view are proud of this organization for producing fine young men and all they have accomplish. They have taught them to respect authority and to be dedicated to helping others and to be committed to helping those in need in the various communities in which they live.

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NHP Fire District lacks needed transparency

verywhere we look, we are confronted by the inescapable reality that these are times of necessary change. The current state of the world requires that information be made readily available on an instantaneous basis; whether it in business or in furtherance of public safety. As more and more community fire districts and departments use the internet to advise people of public safety tips, alert the public to emergency matter and post district meeting minutes online to enable transparency in government, the New Hyde Park Fire District has not taken steps to strengthen our fire department in this manner. Three years ago, I initiated a petition relating to issues of impropriety and egregious errors relating to meeting minutes from two separate public fire district board meetings. Specifically on April 16 and May 7, 2013, egregious errors were made by then district Secretary, Marie Cochran. Those errors consisted of motions, one of which was a fourparagraph detailed motion, which had miraculously appeared for

final record in meeting minutes, that had never taken place; other motions having been passed by unanimous vote when they were not, and that certain commissioners were recorded as having voted in favor of certain motions at meetings which they did not attend. Ms. Cochran was also at the time, and is currently still, the district treasurer. The purpose of the petition was to not only significantly enhance the current website and ensure easy accessibility to meeting minutes online, but to provide transparency into our fire district operations. I pounded the pavement, securing 512 signatures from NHP Fire District residents in support of this initiative. That petition was then submitted to the fivemember Board of Fire Commissioners, who direct and manage the fire district/department budgetary issues during regular and budget meetings. Over the course of the past three years, my repeated requests to district board members for status reports on updating the current website, when answered, were ignored and eventually, denied, by unanimous vote.

The sitting board all consists of fellow firefighters of the Department — they are Commissioners Michael Bonura, his father-in-law James Nagy, Richard Stein, John Waldron and Stephen Derenze. The District Board’s position has been that the website belongs to the department only. Numerous fire districts and departments within Nassau County, and beyond, work in conjunction to meet the needs of their public. Why does the NHP Fire District, which had the second largest tax increase among the Town of North Hempstead’s 23 special districts, continue to play hide the ball with its residents? Most especially, when the public overwhelmingly demands a more open and transparent government. There is no excuse in failing to meet the needs of the district residents and taxpayers. This is simply more of politics as usual. Politics as usual is the name of the game with the NHP Fire District Board of Commissioners. For example, at the recent April 5, 2016 open board meeting, I asked the newly-elected

Department Chief, Paul Sokol, what his position was going forward in updating the Department website. Chief Sokol and the entire Deputy Chiefs’ staff present choose to remain silent, to which the chairman of the board, Commissioner Michael Bonura, then simply proceeded with the continuance of the meeting. Clearly, there is a united front in both district and department members to ignore the will of the people and deny their requests for more open and transparent public information. As evidenced by the presidential campaigns the likes of Donald J. Trump and Bernie Sanders, Americans are tired of politics as usual. Just as with the rest of the country, Long Islanders are fed up with dishonesty and political double speak and want access to local government to keep tabs on the enormous budgets that Special Districts wield. The present antiquated www. nhpfd.com website should provide easily accessible information relating to fire district operations and finances, as well as public safety information.

This website should be a valuable tool to residents of our Fire District. It should provide residents and members of the NHP Fire Department with an increased understanding of the fire district’s/department’s daily governmental operations. It should also provide readily accessible district office contact and mailing information for those looking to inquire into fire district operations and events. A new and more informative website is in the best interest of the district residents and taxpayers. To each of the 512 individuals who contributed his or her signature on the petition: I assure you, my commitment to you to gain greater transparency within the fire district/department will not fade. My sincere hope is that our fire district/department will strive to provide us with not only the continued excellence in our volunteer firefighting and paid EMS services, but eventual excellence in our day-to-day governmental operations as well. Deirdre Dolan New Hyde Park

Many areas to cut in Port school budget

he Port Washington school district has been classified by the state comptroller as fiscally stressed. This means, as indicated by low reserves, that revenue is close to not meeting expenditures. The district attributes this to the tax cap, mandates, and inequitable state funding. I would agree that due to the wide spectrum of student needs applied over Port’s varied demographics that we indeed are being short changed. However, there are other considerations before choosing to be the sole Nassau school district to break the tax cap and have every household lose their monetary incentive (about $130 per household or approximately $1.3 million for the district) to remain within the cap. Generally, fiscal, planning and educational management are absent or else deficient. This year with the usual mayhem started with the customary presentation of “must have” budget increases’ pitted against program cuts. However, at the 11th hour, excepting for two board members, reason prevailed. Administration and board leadership joined in examining the budget and recognizing that due to pension savings and unexpected increased state aid a sound budget meeting educational needs within the tax cap was possible. The high risk of not obtaining a 60 percent plurality wisely was recognized and not

taken. But why is it that every year is beginning with a budget crisis? To answer one may wish to know by what process are board members chosen and what is their culture. Most of the community does not participate in budget/trustee elections. Choice is left to a narrow electorate comprised of parent leaders (vying and rated by their ability to get) in turn influenced by the policies of the teacher’s union. Board members not pliant are not chosen and or else, should they have been elected, risk being shut out and not reelected. Administrators cooperative to the culture are selected. This pressure ever present determines the composition and culture of the school board and of necessity the school’s superintendent. To their further advantage the teacher’s union has been able to set the budget election date separate from the general November election thereby limiting interest and thus relegating the vote to their constituency. The community is further handicapped in that school budget must be twice defeated to be voted down. The culture is not bashful, contrary to educational law, to utilize public funding via publications, their website, and meetings during public referendums to exhort the electorate. To their further advantage the teacher’s union has been able to set the budget election date separate from the general Novem-

ber election thereby limiting the vote to their constituency. The additional onus is the further requirement that the budget to be defeated must twice be voted down. So what is the result? Last year the board with misleading rhetoric sold the community that they could have a $70-million-dollar capital construction bond at a cost of $106 annually limited to seven years when the actual payments would continue beyond 20 years and amount to over $100,000 million dollars. The work items were so poorly combined as to make completion of the work in a timely manner and without further major expense impossible. Review revealed further deception as to the condition of the infrastructure presented as the rationale. The actual needed work previously had been estimated at $14 million dollars over five years to maintain and $30 million total to add and replace. The increase to $70 million came with the addition of the wish list. The Port Washington school district in Nassau County, at the high school level is alone in having a six-day block schedule. Superior peer districts all have five-day block schedules. Six days provides more electives at the expense of more classes and an added cost due to the Inability, caused by the required division of each day into periods, to obtain the contractual requirement of 20 hours of instruction per day.

Separately, the district provides each teacher with 20 days of sick leave without documentation for a work year equivalent to eight months. The substitute teaching then necessitated results in lost instruction time and the additional cost of $1.5 million dollars. Retirement incentives of $15,000 to $18,000 provided to everyone that retires are another expense. Other inefficiencies exist in district wide programing and the redundant organization of the middle school into four separate schools. Present arrangements are not sustainable. Salaries and benefits unsurprisingly are not controlled. The parent leaders already speak that next year they will break the tax cap. Unless within a short time new leaders emerge or else a major consolidation of school districts takes place we can expect, should the community not resist, continuous requests to exceed the tax cap and more construction bonds. Board candidates and public support to save the district are needed! To be added to our mailing list please send your mailing info to Citizens for School Management, PO Box 1181, Port Washington, NY 11050. James Ansel, President Citizens for School Management Letters Continued from Page 55

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From left: NCBA Vice President and Access to Justice Committee Co-Chair Steven Leventhal; Top Large Law Firm Rivkin Radler Partner Alan Rutkin; Top Small Law Firm/Solo Veronica Renta Irwin; Top Medium Law Firm Berger Fischoff & Schumer LLP Partner Heath Berger; Nassau County Bar Association President Martha Krisel, and Access to Justice Committee Co-Chair Gregory Lisi. (Photo by Hector Herrera)

Nassau bar honors firms for pro bono work The three largest organizations providing pro bono legal assistance to Nassau County residents announced last week that in the past year volunteer attorneys assisted more than 7,000 low-income Nassau families and children, providing 6900 hours of pro bono service, resulting in more than $1.7 million in free legal services to provide access to justice for the most needy and underserved population. The Nassau County Bar Association, The Safe Center LI and Nassau/Suffolk Law Services honored 377 lawyers for their distinguished volunteer service provided through their organizations as well as the top law firms most dedicated to pro bono, at the Second Annual Access to Justice Pro Bono Recognition Reception at NCBA’s headquarters in Mineola on April 6. “I am incredibly proud of the volunteer attorneys who work with the NCBA and its sister not-for-profit legal service partners to ensure access to the civil justice system,” said Nassau County Bar Association President Martha Krisel. NCBA, TSCLI and NSLS provide pro bono legal services, consultations, guid-

ance and referrals to address crucial legal needs of thousands of lower income Nassau residents in crisis. Issues include mortgage foreclosure, bankruptcy, domestic abuse, matrimonial cases, senior citizen concerns and landlord tenant disputes. “Helping people in need is, of course, the ultimate goal,” said NCBA Vice President and Committee Co-Chair Steven Leventhal, a partner at Leventhal, Mullaney & Blinkoff. “The economic impact is also relevant in the broader context of the evolving obligations of lawyers, as evidenced by the statistics maintained by OCA through the attorney registration process, and in context of public confidence in the bar. It is also important to remember, and appreciate, that the volunteer work that we ask our members to perform has an economic impact on them.” “The premise of this recognition is to honor those attorneys and law firms that place the highest priority on helping society and those less fortunate. Efforts to identify where there is need and communicating this to the legal community resulted in more attorneys becoming involved,” said Access to Justice Committee Co-Chair

Gregory Lisi, a partner in charge of the Labor & Employment Departments at Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana. “We attorneys, as a profession, have a duty to help those less fortunate try to obtain justice. The top Long Island law firms and attorneys we recognize today are the leaders that embrace this calling.” Three hundred and seventy seven volunteer attorneys received the Access to Justice Certificate of Recognition, and Long Island law firms and solo practitioners that provided the most pro bono hours of service in 2015 were acknowledged. Topping the list are:

John P. DiMascio & Associates Silverman Acampora, PC Small Law Firms/Solo Veronica Renta Irwin, Esq. Joseph Law Group/John P. Whiteman III, Esq. Rudy DeWinter, Esq. Special Recognition Robert Sugarman, Esq. (posthumously)

In addition, three businesses -- Baker Tilly, Realtime Reporting and Ultimate Process Service -- were acknowledged for donating free services to people in crisis Large Law Firms situations. Rivkin Radler LLP The NCBA Access to Justice ComRosicki, Rosicki & Associates, PC mittee is a joint effort of the NCBA, The *Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eis- Safe Center LI and Nassau/Suffolk Law man, Services and other legal service providers, Formato, Ferrara & Wolf, LLP working together to coordinate assistance, *Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, strengthen the core of volunteer attorneys Mineo & Terrana, LLP through education and professional devel*tied for third opment, and provide information on free and reduced fee legal resources. Medium Law Firms The complete list of honorees is availBerger Fischoff & Schumer, LLP able at www.nassaubar.org.

Student entrepeneurs compete for cash prizes in challenge On April 6, Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos hosted the fourth annual Comptroller’s Entrepreneurial High School Challenge. This year’s theme, “StartUp Nassau,” asked teams to convince a panel of expert judges that their new businesses could collaborate with local universities and succeed in Nassau County. One hundred and sixty students from 13 Nassau County high schools competed for top prizes of $2,500, $1,250, and $1,000.

First prize went to East Meadow High School’s Team Energym, who received $2,500 provided by HAB Bank for its business plan to manufacture and market a device that stores a bicycle’s kinetic energy to power electrical devices. Second prize went to Baldwin High School’s Chip In team, who received $1,250 from the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin for a business plan to create and market a device that tracks the whereabouts of chip wearers. Third prize went to MacArthur High

School’s Team Safe Touch, who received $1,000 from the Long Island Conservatory for its plan to produce and market a fingerprint-activated locking device for firearms. “I am tremendously proud of the outstanding young people who presented their business ideas today,” Maragos said. “I encourage these students to refine their ideas and pursue their dreams. This is the kind of entrepreneurial spirit that will help Nassau County’s economy thrive.”

Many generous sponsors donated prizes and refreshments. Long Island Conservatory, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin and HAB Bank provided cash prizes for the competition. Plum Tomatoes of Mineola, A&S Bagels of Franklin Square, Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen of Carle Place, Bagel Boss of Lake Success, Stop & Shop of Carle Place and Walmart of East Meadow provided refreshments, and Mineola Trophy and Awards provided plaques for the event.

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LIU Post hands out H.S. journalism honors Two hundred high school journalists from schools in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens counties celebrated their craft on Friday, April 8 at LIU Post’s Best of High School Journalism Awards. A record number of local high school students entered this year’s competition. The awards were given out at a ceremony in the Tilles Center on the LIU Post campus in Brookville. “The awards intend to recognize young talent and encourage future practitioners to hone their journalistic skills throughout high school and beyond,” said Dr. Barbara Fowles, chairperson of the department of media arts. The LIU Post Best of High School Journalism Awards acknowledges the most talented

high school journalists. Multiple winners were recognized in various categories due to the overwhelming responses and strength of the entries submitted. These categories included: Best Commentary/Editorial, Best Sports Story, Best Feature Story, Best News Story, Best Online Publication, and Best High School Newspaper. The first place award for Best High School Newspaper went to the Hewlett Spectrum from George W. Hewlett High School. The first place award for Best Online Publication went to The JerEcho of Jericho High School. Gianna Barberia, a senior at Half Hollow Hill High School, won two awards, in the

Best Commentary/Editorial and Best News Story categories. Barberia is the editor-inchief of her high school newspaper and was a participant in the LIU Post Summer Honors Journalism Institute in July 2015. As a participant in the LIU Post Summer Honors Journalism Institute, Barberia gained hands on experience reporting on campus and during a field trip to the New York Times headquarters. The program confirmed her passion to pursue a career path in journalism. She will be majoring in Journalism when she begins college in the fall. LIU Post will run the summer journalism institute for its second year in July 2016. Prior to the awards presenta-

Gianna Barberia accepting one of her two awards from LIU Post senior broadcasting major and student newspaper editor Julian Wilson

Best of High School Journalism Awards - awards presentation and luncheon in the Tilles Center at LIU Post.

tion and luncheon, the 200 high school students engaged in interactive media experiences at the LIU Post media facilities, including: WCWP radio station, PTV, the campus television station, the Pioneer, the award-winning LIU Post student newspaper, and the digital game design labs. LIU Post media professors, students, and staff led these workshops. The Best of High School

Journalism Awards Day was an exceptional experiential learning experience for LIU Post media students, who ran workshops, organized the event, led the groups, and presented the awards certificates. For more information about the awards, go to www.liu.edu/hsja or view the LIU Post Department of Communications and Film Facebook page.

Mets, Island Harvest team up to fight hunger The 2015 National League pennant champions New York Mets are once again teaming up with Island Harvest Food Bank for the annual “Home Run to End Hunger” event, sponsored by Petro Home Services, to raise funds to help provide food support to the more than 300,000 Long Islanders who face hunger each and every day. Fans of Island Harvest and the Mets are invited to come out to Citi Field on Tuesday, May 17, at 5:10 p.m., for a pre-game party, in the exclusive Foxwoods Suite, featuring cocktails, dinner, exciting auction prizes, and special appearances by Mr. Met and a surprise Mets alumni player. After the pre-game festivities, guests will watch the National League East champions take on their division rivals, the Washington Nationals, at 7:10 p.m., from specially selected

field-level seats. Tickets cost $185 per person ($155 for children under 12), and include admission, and complimentary food and beverages during the pre-game event. Reservations, which are required due to limited seating, can be made online at http://www. islandharvest.org/event/homerun-to-end-hunger-2/. Proceeds will help Island Harvest raise funds to provide food, programs and services that assist our Long Island neighbors who don’t have enough food to put on their tables. Tickets are sold on a firstcome, first-served basis, and typically sell out quickly for this fun and worthwhile charitable event. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available; for information, please call Stacy Parsell at 631-873-4775, or email her at stacy@islandharvest.org.

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County hosting networking event for millennials

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau 200 Executive Committee announced plans to host a millennial networking forum at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building at 1550 Franklin Ave. in Mineola on Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m. Nassau 200 is a Millennial Think-Tank formed by County Executive Mangano to combat Long Island’s brain drain. “My administration is committed to combatting the exodus of young people from Nassau County by creating jobs, fostering rental opportunities, and forging a strong bond between our young residents and their community,” Mangano said. Mangano formed the Nas-

Hundreds run in Northwell 10K About 625 runners competed April 2 in the Greater Long Island Road Runners Club-Northwell Health Aspire 10K Run in Plainview. Proceeds from the race benefited the Neuroscience Institute at Northwell Health, formerly North Shore-LIJ Health System. Pictured: Yuji Wakimoto of Port Jefferson Station won the 6.2 mile race in 32:24 sec. is congratulated by race director Karen Schackner of Dix Hills, left, and Nassau County Legislator Judy Jacobs, who also serves as director of community relations at Northwell Health.

Free photo IDs for seniors April 18 Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano is providing free senior citizen photo identification cards this April. These free senior citizen identification cards include a photo, name, address, phone number, birth date and emergency contact information. “The Senior Citizen Photo Identification Program provides residents with a convenient way to keep important information on a single, wallet-sized ID card,” Mangano said. “The ID

card serves as an important tool in the event of an emergency as it allows first responders to quickly identify you and the person that should be contacted about your situation.” Photos and cards will be processed on-site and residents will take their free senior citizen photo ID card home from the event. Each resident participating in the program will also receive information on life-saving County programs, including

Smart911, Vial of Life and Yellow Dot. Free Senior Citizen ID programs will be held Monday, April 18 from 2-4 p.m., at the Shelter Rock Library, 165 Searingtown Road in Albertson; and Thursday, April 21 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Wantagh Library, 3285 Park Ave. in Wantagh. This event is co-sponsored by state Sen. Michael Venditto. For more information, please call 516-571-6000.

Program to help seniors battle fraud State Sen. Jack Martins (ROld Westbury) will be sponsoring a program in Albertson to help senior citizens protect themselves from scams and fraud. The program, which Martins is holding with the New York State Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection, will take place at the Shelter

Rock Library at 165 Searingtown Road in Albertson on Monday, April 25 at 3 p.m. Division of Consumer Protection representatives will inform residents about recent scams targeting senior citizens and teach them steps to prevent identity theft, protect their personal information, and avoid becoming a

victim of fraud. Seniors will also be able to ask questions. The program is free of charge and no RSVP is required. Seniors who would like more information about the scam prevention program on April 25 should call Martins’ office at 516746-5924.

sau 200 Millennial Think-Tank by surveying hundreds of young residents born between 1979 and 1995. The think tank is charged with advising the county executive on issues of importance to their generation as well as hosting events and conducting studies. The Nassau 200 currently has three events planned for 2016 — the Nassau 200 Networking Event; the Nassau 200 How to Start a Business Panel in September; and the Nassau 200 Art Show in December. Residents born between the years of 1979 and 1995 are encouraged to attend the Nassau 200 Networking Event by getting tickets today at www.nassaucountyny.gov/Nassau200.

Fair to put stroke awareness in focus In recognition of National Stroke Awareness month in May, Winthrop-University Hospital’s Department of Neuroscience will host a Stroke Awareness Fair and Free Stroke Risk Assessment for the community on Thursday, May 5, at 6 p.m. The program will be held at Winthrop’s Research & Academic Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard at the corner of Second Street in Mineola. It will offer individual stroke risk assessments and an informational fair at 6 p.m., followed by a lecture at 7:00 PM. The assessment will consist of a blood pressure check and risk factor review. Dr. Sarah Cherian, attending vascular neurologist at Winthrop, will discuss risk factors, prevention and the different types of stroke. Cherian will also explain how to recognize the signs of a stroke, why you need to act fast and the latest information about available treatments. A question and answer period will follow the lecture. The Stroke Awareness Fair will feature representatives from Winthrop’s Department of Neuroscience and other departments, who will answer questions and provide information about important stroke-related

prevention and recovery issues, such as Speech-Language Services, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Home Care, Social Work, and more. Representatives from various community resources will also be available to answer questions. Limited parking is available at the Research & Academic Center. Additional parking is available at the commuter lot on the corner of First Street and Third Aveue, which is free after 6 p.m.. Parking is also available across the street from the Center in the garage behind the 120 Mineola Blvd. building. Enter the parking garage from First Street and proceed past the security booth to the third level, where there is a walkway that leads into the building. Take the elevator down to the first floor to exit the building and proceed across the street to Winthrop’s Research & Academic Center, located on the corner of Second Street and Mineola Blvd. The Stroke Assessment Fair is free, but reservations are required. To make a reservation, please call (516) 663-3916. A light meal will be provided. For information on other programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.

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Natalia Ferreira and Ron Solo (inset) are both scheduled to appear this week at the 25th Annual Long Island Guitar Festival.

B y T h omas G illen From April 13-17, LIU Post will host the 24th annual Long Island Guitar Festival. The event will include concerts, master classes, workshops, a National High School Classical Guitar Competition, and a performance by the Long Island Guitar Festival Guitar Orchestra over the course of five days. “The festival offers concerts and master classes with some of the world’s greatest guitarists,” said James Erickson, assistant director of the festival and adjunct professor of music at LIU Post. “Music students gain valuable experience by working with these world class guitarists in a small intimate setting,” he added. Andrew York, Alan Hirsh, David Dtarobin and Ronn McFarlane will be performing at the festival, among others. “The Long Island Guitar Festival is an annual Eclectic and International festival presented in conjunction with the Department of Music of the College of Arts, Communications & Design at LIU Post at Long Island Univer-

sity, said Harris Becker, director and founder of the festival. “The festival represents a commitment to reach out to the artistic community and continue an established tradition of excellence in guitar performance and pedagogy,” Becker said. “The initial intent of the festival was to show the process of becoming a masterful artist through educational workshops and master classes. The idea was to build a community through the interaction between students, amateurs, professionals and the general public.” The National High School Classical Guitar Competition is open to all high school students in the United States. To enter the competition, students first have to upload a four to seven minute video of them playing on a guitar. If they move on to the semi-finals, students will play a piece of music from the Heitor Villa-Lobos Complete Works for Solo Guitar, Editions Max Eschig, in a private event in front of three judges. In the final round, three students will play in front of a different panel of judges in an April 16 event that is

open to the public. The finalists will perform a Villa-Lobos piece as well as another piece that lasts four to seven minutes. Each finalist will have 15 minutes to perform, with the winners announced at the evening concert on April 16. The first place winner will receive $500 as well as a chance to perform at the 2017 Long Island Guitar Festival’s Emerging Artist Showcase. The second place student will receive $200. Ensemble Shows are also part of the Long Island Guitar Festival. According to the LIU Post website, “As part of a continued commitment to excellence in guitar performance and pedagogy, throughout our history the Long Island Guitar Festival has featured high school guitar ensembles in our Ensemble Showcases. The purpose of these showcases has been to give young guitarists the opportunity to perform as well as take advantage of the learning opportunities the festival has to offer.” This year’s Ensembles Showcase Concert will include Bishop McGuinness High School Honors Guitar Ensemble from Kernersville,

N.C.; Brentwood High School Guitar Club from Brentwood; Susan E. Wagner Guitar Ensemble from Staten Island; and the POBJFK Guitar Nation from Plainview-Old Bethpage. This year’s festival will feature performances by Ronn McFarlane, An Evening of New Music For Guitar and Others, Berta Rojas, Hilary Field, Andrew York, the Long Island Guitar Festival Orchestra, and David Starobin. Tickets for the Long Island Guitar Festival can be purchased by mail, at the door or at the Tilles Center Box Office, which is open Monday through Saturday from 1-6 p.m. An all events pass ranges from $125-$150; concerts range from $10-$25; and master classes are $10. For more information, go to www. liu.edu/gfest. This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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Friday, April 15, 8 p.m. Broadway’s tallest tapper takes to the stage - dancing, singing and tale-telling. The nine time Tony Award-winner takes an autobiographical stroll, celebrating 50 plus years of big time showmanship! From his arrival in New York City as a fresh-faced kid from Texas, through his most popular roles on stage and screen, to his ascension as one of Broadway’s most accomplished director-choreographers. Where: Landmark On Main Street 232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington Info: (516) 767-1384, ext. 101 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

A Concert with The Platters and The Drifters

Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m. In 1953, singer Herb Reed put together a group of four singers called The Platters. By 1955 the ground-breaking blockbuster “Only You” (and You Alone) hit the charts. Some of the songs you will hear are: Only You, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Great Pretender. Formed in 1953 by lead singer in the Dominoes, Clyde McPhatter, and Ahmet Ertegun, The Drifters had more than 50 hits. Some of the songs: There Goes My Baby, Stand By Me, and Under the Boardwalk. Where: Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts At Emanuel 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck Info: (516) 482-5701 • www.scwculturalarts.org/emanuel-series

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Spring Dance Adelphi: Lar Lubovitch

Saturday, April 16 & Sunday, April 17, 2 & 7:30 p.m. The Department of Dance will present a piece by one of America’s most highly acclaimed choreographers, Lar Lubovitch. Lar’s dances are renowned for their musicality, rhapsodic style and sophisticated formal structures. His radiant, highly technical choreography and deeply humanistic voice have been acclaimed throughout the world. The program will also feature works choreographed by Frank Augustyn, Orion Duckstein and other members of the faculty. Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center 1 South Avenue, Garden City Info: (516) 877-4000 • http://aupac.adelphi.edu/

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Sunday, April 16, 2 to 3 p.m. The cruise-ship endeavor as glorified in books, plays, and movies. Houston and Diana Heinlein perform “in the style of radio drama” a touching tale about missionaries returning to a new life in America; romance, music, and comedy from Broadway — including a beautiful scene from Noel Coward’s epic Cavalcade; and a ridiculously funny moment by Christopher Durang in which a ship’s captain attempts to conduct a wedding and a burial at sea simultaneously. Where: Planting Fields, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay Info: (516) 922-9200 • http://www.plantingfields.org

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Today, no American aviation museum with a squadron of operational World War II aircraft has a more appropriate setting for its flight operations. Taxiing to the very runways and hangars that dispatched Thunderbolts to war, vintage aircraft recreate those turbulent years and allow the public to watch these planes in their natural environment – the air. Experience history and educate a new generation regarding the courage, valor and heroism of our nation’s citizen soldiers by presenting the operational aircraft and armor in the museum’s collection and its related displays, exhibits and programs. Adults $10; seniors (65+) and Veterans with proper ID $8; children 4-12 $5; children under 4 are free. Prices subject to change if special event taking place. Where: American Air Power Museum, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale Info: 631-293-6398 • www.americanairpowermuseum.com

aker Space: Tinker It Sundays Sundays, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Build, explore and create with tinkering activities at this free workshop. Maker Space is a learning environment where children, teens, adults and families can tinker, design and create together. In these workshops participants use real tools to make real things and re-use everyday materials in exciting ways. From woodworking and plaster casting to electronics and 3D printing, we encourage experimentation, open-ended exploration, and believe that making mistakes is a great way to learn. These workshops are hands-on and can get messy, so when you come to a class, don’t wear your favorite shirt! Check website for weekly project. Where: New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th Street, Corona Info: 718-699-0005 • www.nysci.org

o Green Family Movie Night Friday, April 22, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Day at APEC! Join us for a free movie screening of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale, The Lorax. A prize will be awarded for the Best Dressed Lorax Costume! Raffle tickets will be sold to win great baskets with The Lorax book and other great items. Tasty snacks will also be sold. This is a family event, so children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Advance on-line registration is required. Program limited to 40 participants. Ages 5 and up. Where: Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Boulevard, Douglaston Info: 718-229-4000 • www.alleypond.com

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Bring your leashed dog for an invigorating walk and healthy exercise in designated garden areas. Meet fellow dog lovers in a beautiful environment. Dog must be leashed. Dog Exhibitors and Vendors will be here from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. View exhibits from rescue groups and animal welfare organizations. Leashed dogs will be allowed on designated areas of the grounds. Special Early Spring Weekend (Two-legged) Admission: $12.00 General; $10.00 Seniors (over 62); $7.00 Children 7-17; 6 and under, Old Westbury Gardens members, and leashed dogs: Free. Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury Info: 516-333-0048 • www.oldwestburygardens.org

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In honor of Earth Day, enjoy a hands-on afternoon about the history and conservation of the Long Island Sound! Tented activities for all ages, including a live touch tank, science experiments, marine debris art exhibit, and water monitoring demonstrations. Enjoy sound “rescue” activity stations for kids, explore how the whaling era launched the conservation movement, and learn about alewife training. Presentations from Cornell Cooperative Extension, The Waterfront Center, and Seatuck Environmental Organization. Made possible in part by the Long Island Sound Futures Fund. All ages welcome; free admission for all including all activities! Where: The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main Street , Cold Spring Harbor Info: 631-367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum.org

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Saturday, April 16, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Orienteering is an international sport of navigating diverse, and often unfamiliar, terrain by map and compass. Two levels of instruction are offered. If you have never used a compass or need basic refresher instruction, attend our introductory program and practice your skills on a simple orienteering field course on the Preserve’s open lawn. Or try our more challenging course set up as a scavenger hunt, where you’ll gather facts to solve a puzzle. Bring your own compass, though we do have a limited quantity to lend. Recommended for ages 8 and up. $15 per car or $5 per car with Membership Pass, includes parking. Where: Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point Info: 516.571.7901 • www.thesandspointpreserve.com

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org Wednesday, May 4, 8:30 p.m. “The Man Who Knew Infinity” at Furman Film Series Sunday, May 15, 4 to 7 p.m. Opening Reception: Off the Wall May 15 to September 6 Art Exhibit: Off the Wall LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Friday, April 15, 8 p.m. Tommy Tune: Taps, Tunes & Tall Tales Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m. Dennis Elsas: Rock’n’Roll Never Forgets Thursday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. The Subdudes Friday, April 29, 7:30 p.m. Afro Cuban All Stars Saturday, May 7, 3 p.m. Pushcart Players in Peter & the Wolf Saturday, May 14, 2016, 8 p.m. Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs Thursday, June 23, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Tommy Emmanuel STEPHEN C. WIDOM CULTURAL ARTS AT EMANUEL 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck (516) 482-5701 • www.scwculturalarts.org/ emanuel-series/ Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m. A Concert with The Platters and The Drifters Sunday, May 1, 3 p.m. Richard Glazier Sunday, May 15, 3 p.m. Paul Begala & Steve Schmidt Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m. Harvey Granat presents “By George!” with special guest Todd Gershwin

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NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m. Selena’s 45Th Birthday Tribute Concert Friday, April 22, 8 p.m. Mike Epps Thursday, April 28, 8 p.m. Martin Short Saturday, April 30, 3 p.m. Kool & The Gang Sunday, May 1, 7 p.m. Under The Streetlamp Thursday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. Chris Isaak Friday, May 6, 8 p.m. Generation Axe! - A Night Of Guitars Saturday, May 7, 7 p.m. The Whispers, The Manhattans, Regina Belle Friday, May 13, 7 p.m. ABBA Friday, May 14, 7 p.m. I Love the 90s Show Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m. Frankie Ballard Sunday, May 22, 7 p.m. The Zombies, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals

Tuesday, May 31, 8 p.m. Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m. Saturday Night Summer Fever Concert Thursday, June 9, 8 p.m. Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. Friday, June 10, 8 p.m. Johnny Mathis Thursday, June 16, 8 p.m. Don Rickles & Regis Philbin: Conversation & Clips Saturday, June 18, 8 p.m. Happy Together feat. Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron Sunday, June 19, 8 p.m. Boyz II Men Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m. Air Supply Friday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m. Charlie Daniels Band Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. Joe Bonamassa The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Friday, Apr. 15, 8 p.m. Robert Randolph and the Family Band Thursday, Apr. 28, 8 p.m. Gnarly Karma - Nectar - The Gray Friday, May 6, 8 p.m. David Bromberg Quintet Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m. The Fab Faux Thursday, May 12, 8 p.m. Iris DeMent & Loudon Wainwright III Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m. Dark Star Orchestra Thursday, June 2, 8 p.m. The Studio Rocks Friday, June 10, 8 p.m. Mary Chapin Carpenter Wednesday, June 15, 8 p.m. Guster Thursday, June 30, 8 p.m. Los Lonely Boys Friday, July 1, 8 p.m. The Lords of 52nd Street Friday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m. Hot Tuna (Electric) w/Leftover Salmon Friday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m. The Wailers ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, Garden City (516) 877-4000 http://aupac.adelphi.edu/ Saturday, April 16 & Sunday, April 17, 2, 7:30 p.m. Spring Dance Adelphi: Lar Lubovitch TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | LIU POST 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville (516) 299-3100 • http://tillescenter.org Friday, April 15, 8 p.m. Berta Rojas: The 24th Annual Long Island Guitar Festival Saturday, April 16, 3 p.m. Hilary Field: The 24th Annual Long Island Guitar Festival Continued on Page 30

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April in Paris Nassau County-style If you have ever had the chance (Onion Soup) to spend April in Paris, you know Chicken with Wild how fabulous it is. Mushrooms Perfect weather, coupled with Poached Asparagus* trees and grass bursting in bright Oven Baked “French Fries”* shades of green. Strolling the bouSalad with Vinaigrette levards and eating French cuisine Dressing* — there is nothing like it. Fruit Tarte* Why not create a French*Recipe Not Given themed meal and invite two couples for an evening of French-inspired Kir Royale foods and scintillating conversation. 1 bottle of champage Start with a Kir Royal, follow plus cassis will make with very easy to make-ahead Onapproximately 7 cocktails ion Soup. 1 bottle Champagne, chilled An entree of chicken with wild 14 oz. Creme de Casis, chilled mushrooms, poached asparagus 1. Place 2 oz of cassis in the and French fries captures Parisian bottom of a champagne flute. spring bounty all in one meal. 2. Top with champagne and If you are really feeling French, serve. have a salad course after your entree. Onion Soup Make your dinner party easy on 3 onions, thinly sliced yourself by purchasing a Fresh Fruit 3 shallots, thinly sliced Tart from your favorite local French 3 tblsps. butter patisserie and you have a feast fit 1 tblsp. oil for any Parisian. 4 tblsps. sugar (helps the Sante. onion to brown) 3 tblsps. Wondra Menu 1 1/2 qts. homemade beef Serves 6 stock, boiling (or store Kir Royale bought) Soupe a L’Oignon 1/4 cup dry white wine or

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until the onions have turned an even, deep, golden brown. 3. Sprinkle in the flour and stir. Cook for 15 more minutes. 4. Add the boiling beef stock. Add the wine and season to taste. Simmer partially covered for 30 to 40 minutes or more, skimming occasionally. Correct seasoning. (Set aside uncovered until ready to serve. Then reheat to simmer.) 5. While the soup is simmering. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place french bread rounds on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with grated cheese and heat in oven until hot and bubbly, approximately 15 minutes. 5. Just before serving, stir in the cognac. Pour into a soup tureen or individual soup crocks, top with the rounds of bread and pass the additional cheese on the side.

breasts and cook ten minutes, turning at halfway point. Remove from pan and tent with foil. 2. Add mushrooms to pan and cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in shallot and cook for one additional minute. Pour in wine and broth and bring to a boil. 3. Reduce heat and simmer over low flame for twenty minutes. Use a spatula to scrape browned bits from the surface of the pan and mix with liquid. 4. Place chicken back in skillet and cook for five minutes in the mushroom sauce. Serve chicken with a heaping portion of mushrooms and jus.

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A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 34

Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m. Andrew York: The 24th Annual Long Island Guitar Festival Sunday, April 16, 3 p.m. David Starobin: The 24th Annual Long Island Guitar Festival Sunday, April 17, 8 p.m. 12th Annual LIU Band Festival Thursday, April 21, 8 p.m. Jason Derulo Sunday, April 24, 8 p.m. Bach to Bernstein Thursday, April 28, 8 p.m. Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science Saturday, April 30, 8 p.m. Mozart Orchestra of New York The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com Friday, April 15, 8 p.m. Ghost Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m. Robin Trower Thursday, April 21, 8 p.m. Olivia Newton-John Friday, April 22, 8 p.m. Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot Saturday, April 23, 7:30 p.m. Joe DeGuardia’s STAR Boxing Presents “Rockin’ Fights 23” - featuring Joe Smith Sunday, April 24, 8 p.m. Brit Floyd Tuesday, April 26, 8 p.m. The Gipsy Kings Friday, April 29, 8 p.m. Robby Krieger with special guest Mountain’s Leslie West Thursday, May 5, 8 p.m. Bush Friday, May 6, 8 p.m. Thompson Square Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m. The Weight Tuesday, May 10, 8 p.m. Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Wednesday, May 11, 7:30 p.m. Bullet for My Valentine with Asking Alexandria & Cane Hill Saturday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. I Love the 90’s Show with The Fresh Kids of Bel-Air with Special Guest – Dee Wiz Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m. Lamb of God, Clutch, Corrosion of Conformity Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m. Andrew Dice Clay Friday, May 20, 7 p.m. Jim Jefferies˜ Saturday, May 28, 7 p.m. Jo Koy Friday, June 3, 8 p.m. I Love the 90’s Show with The Fresh Kids of Bel-Air with Special Guest – Dee Wiz Friday, June 10, 8 p.m. Friday Night Fever Friday, June 13, 7:30 p.m. Voyage w/ Fleetwood Macked Sunday, June 26, 8 p.m. Creedence Clearwater Revisited Friday, July 2, 8 p.m. Get The Led Out – The American Led Zeppelin Tuesday, July 12, 8 p.m. Michael McDonald Saturday, July 16, 8 p.m. Gin Blossoms

Friday, July 29, 8 p.m. Get The Led Out – The American Led Zeppelin Saturday, Sept. 10, 8 p.m. Little Feat Friday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. Boyce Avenue The madison theatre at molloy college 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny.org. Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m. Eric Marienthal & Chuck Loeb The KAISER ART GALLERY at molloy college 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 • http://www.molloy. edu March 10 – April 25 Mary Ann Petry - Selected works Nassau community college One Education Drive, Garden City (516) 572-7676 • https://www.ncc.edu May 4 - May 8, 8 p.m., except Sundays at 3 p.m. Hair GOVERNORS’ COMEDY CLUB 90 Division Ave. Levittown (516) 731-3358 • http://tickets.govs. com/index.cfm Friday, April 15, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Wendy Liebman BROKERAGE COMEDY CLUB 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore (516) 785-8655 • http://tickets.brokeragecomedy.com Friday, April 1, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 7:30 & 10 p.m. Leonard Ouzts Nassau county museum of art 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn (516) 484-9338 • http://nassaumuseum. org MAIN GALLERIES March 19 – July 10 Kenny Scharf Emerging with the New York City graffiti and street art movement of the 1980s, Kenny Scharf (b. 1958) is known for his vibrantly colorful large-scale paintings and exuberantly playful installations. His imagery draws upon pop icons, media advertising and consumer culture of the 1960s, including TV cartoon characters such as the Flintstones and the Jetsons. Curated by Director Karl E. Willers and the Museum’s staff, Kenny Scharf showcases major paintings and sculptures from throughout the artist’s career. Highlights of this exhibition are the expansive mural Pop Renaissance that surrounds the viewer, a version of the artist’s Cosmic Cavern club-like environment, as well as a recreation of the artist’s former Brooklyn studio complete with spattered walls, painted furniture and other workspace ephemera.

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Peter Max exhibit Molloy College, writer at Northport gallery to host poetry event A newly-curated collection of legendary artist Peter Max’s exquisite paintings will be on exhibition and available for acquisition in a presentation at Lamantia Gallery, Northport’s premier fine art gallery. Max will make two very special appearances at the gallery and all appearances are complimentary and open to the public with RSVP’s required. Previews begin Saturday, June 18, with a kick-off preview party on Friday evening, June 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. There are two scheduled Meet the Artist receptions: Saturday, June 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. RSVP’s are required: 631.754.8414 or james@lamantiagallery.com= This carefully curated collection is a museum-like retrospective of Max’s greatest and most-revered imagery spanning four decades: from his iconic Pop Art designs commemorating Woodstock to the 2013 unveiling of Max’s design for the cruise ship Breakaway and the exquisite Masters series. Max has painted for five U.S. Presidents and his art is on display in museums, Presidential Libraries and in U.S. Embassies

across the globe. He has been the Official Artist of the Grammy’s, five NFL Super Bowls, the 2006 Olympics, the World Cup USA, The World Series, The U.S. Open, The Indy 500, The New York City Marathon and The Kentucky Derby Max emerged as a powerful force in the Art World from the prestigious Art Students League, alongside such artists as Robert Rauschenberg, Jackson Pollack, Cy Twombly and Norman Rockwell. The League was a formative influence on these artists’ innovative artwork, and has led each and every one to greatness and an important legacy in history. Max’s Art Students League scholarly influence inspired all of his extraordinary artwork, and of late, his new Masters series; his interpretive works of Vincent Van Gogh, Monet, Pablo Picasso, Renoir, and Edgar Degas, conceived in Max’s signature style and colors. These works speak to both a maturation of the artist’s illustrious career, as well as to his formidable training at the 130 year old Art Students League of New York.

Molloy College and writer-in-residence Barbara Novack will be hosting a poetry event featuring contributors to the Nassau County Poet Laureate Society Review, Vol. III, on Sunday, May 1, at 3 p.m. in the Reception Room at Kellenberg Hall, on Molloy College’s Rockville Centre campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Nassau County Poet Laureate Society Review, Vol. III, contains poems by 65 poets, and includes selections from the Nassau County Poet Laureate Society’s 2015 Poetry Contest, as well as po-

ems by members of the society. This anthology reflects the richness and diversity of poetry on Long Island. Many of the contributors will be present to read their work. The Poetry Events series at Molloy College was founded by Novack in conjunction with the English Department. The aim of the series is to bring contemporary poetry to a wider audience. For additional information about the event, contact the English Department at (516) 323-3260 or Barbara Novack, Writer-in-Residence, at (516) 323-3273.

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Evening of Broadway Adelphi to present at Manhasset church ‘The Shadow Box’

On Saturday April 16 at 7 p.m., Eine Kleine Nachtmusik — an evening of opera and Broadway – will be performed at Church of our Saviour Lutheran at 1901 Northern Blvd. in Manhasset. Vocal students from LIU Post will perform a variety of opera arias and Broadway songs from the great American songbook. The first Eine Kleine Nachtmusik concert was performed in November and af-

ter garnering strong attendance an encore concert was scheduled with a new repertoire. A free will offering (suggested donation of $10-$20) will be collected. There will be a reception to greet the artists and refreshments afterwards. For more information, contact Judith Feuss, director of music at Church of Our Savior Lutheran at 516-627-2430

As part of their season of Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, the Department of Theatre at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center will present the Pulitzer Prizewinning play “The Shadow Box,” written by playwright Michael Cristofer and directed by Dave Groom. This production features the students of the theatre department and will run from Tuesday, April 26 to Sunday, May 1, 2016 in the Black Box Theater located at AUPAC, 1 South Avenue, Garden City. In this Pulitzer Prize and Tony awardwinning dramatic triptych, three terminal cancer patients dwell in separate cottages on a hospital’s grounds. The three are attended and visited by family and close friends: Agnes and her mother Felicity, estranged further by

the latter’s dementia; Brian and Beverly, whose marital complications are exacerbated by Brian’s new lover, Mark; and Joe and Maggie, unready for the strain of Joe’s impending death and its effect on their teenage son. Tickets are currently on sale and are priced at $20, with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni. For more information about all events at AUPAC and to purchase tickets, visit aupac.adelphi.edu. Information is available 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 1-6 p.m. The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.

Molloy faculty talk on 1916 Easter Rebellion Faculty at Molloy College will discuss the 1916 Easter Rebellion 100 years later from the viewpoint of someone in Ireland at that time, as well as historical accounts from New York on Sunday, April 17, at 3 p.m. at Molloy College’s Larini Room, Public Square. Paul van Wie will present “Voice of an Irish Patriot: The Poems of Bernard Hughes.” Hughes (1887-1947) was a lifelong resident of Dundalk, County Louth. A poet and writer, Hughes lived through the tumultuous period of Irish history which included the rise of the Gaelic movement, the fight for home rule, the Easter rebellion, War for Independence, and partition. As an eyewitness of these momentous events, Hughes was inspired to write verse on each of these developments. Truly a man of the people, Hughes’ voice is a unique window into Ireland at the time of Easter 1916. Van Wie received his Ph.D. in history from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. For many years he directed the K-12 Social Studies program for the East Williston Public Schools. He was a longtime member of the political science department at Hofstra University. In 1995, Dr. van Wie joined the Molloy College faculty, where he is currently an Associ-

ate professor of history and political science. Chuck Howlett will discuss Irish sentiments here in the United States prior to American involvement in the war and how American-Irish then supported the war in hopes of Wilson’s goal of freedom of nationalities from outside rule (role of the Fighting 69th). Other topics include the postwar disillusionment by the American-Irish resulting from the Treaty of Versailles as the struggle for Independence continued and remarks as to postwar nativist intolerance towards American-Irish on the part of the KKK. Howlett is a professor in the Division of Education at Molloy College and a retired military officer from the New York Guard as well as having served for 15 years as an Air Force Academy admissions liaison officer. He is an original board member of the Irish Studies Institute and is the author of numerous books in American history and education and holds a Ph.D. in history. He received his degrees from Marist College, the University at Albany and Columbia. He is a former Fulbright Scholar to The Netherlands, a National Endowment for the Humanities Grant recipient, and a Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellow.

Comedy Night Club to be held at Nassau Hall The first Long Island Wins Comedy Night Club will be held Friday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Nassau Hall at 1864 Muttontown Road in Syosset. The night will feature live stand-up comedy and entertainment with special performances by Spoken Word artist, Herrison Chicas, and the Long Island comedian Leighann

Lord. Tickets are $50 and can only be purchased online by visiting liwcomedynight. eventbrite.com. Tickets will not be sold at the door! Seating is limited. For more information call (516) 8640786 or email llemus@longislandwins.com.

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Juan de Marcos to play NOLA Night at the Landmark on April 29 Landmark April 28 Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars will show off Cuba’s rich musical history on Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m. when the two acts come together for an evening of Caribbean sounds at Landmark on Main Street. Founder and bandleader of the Buena Vista Social Club, de Marcos is the man responsible for their best-selling recordings. His 14-piece big band is one of the best-known and most successful Cuban orchestras performing today. The initial Buena Vista Social Club recording put together by de Marcos and Ry Cooder was a Grammy-winning international bestseller, made into an Oscarnominated film by German director Wim Wenders. Here, Juan de Marcos stretches his creative wings; fusing contemporary, traditional and in essence, the future styles of Cuban music.

The ensemble captures the undeniable spirit of AfroCuban music with the potent mix of driving percussion, a powerhouse horn section, with piano, bass, tres, guitar and incomparable vocals. Each and every performance is unique and dynamic. The current line-up of ACAS consists of the finest Cuban expatriate musicians in the world today, all alumni of Cuba’s greatest bands. The Afro-Cuban All Stars electrifying performance pays tribute to Cuba’s popular music marrying the past with the present in the grandeur and grace of the world’s greatest orchestras. Tickets: Premium $59 • Select $54 • Standard $49. Friends’ discounts apply. Tickets for this show and more through Landmark’s Box Office, 516-7676444 or online at www.landmarkonmainstreet.org. Landmark on Main Street is located at 232 Main St., Suite 1, in Port Washington.

It promises be an evening of footstomping music steeped in the sounds of the bayou when The Subdudes and Little Toby Walker headline NOLA Night at Landmark on Main Street, Thursday, April 28, at 8 p.m. Over the course of 25 years and 10 albums, The Subdudes have gained a national reputation. The New Orleans-formed group plays a vibrant cauldron of sounds that stirs together meaty grooves and jazzy dynamics, soulful R&B swagger, easy vocal harmonies, cheeky rock ‘n’ roll attitude and folky social consciousness. Led by singer/guitarist Tommy Malone and accordionist John Magnie, The Subdudes draw most of their inspiration from the sounds of their native New Orleans, blending blues, gospel, funk, and R&B with their own harmony vocals; their sound is also notable for the band’s substi-

tution of a tambourine player, Steve Amedée, for a drummer. Tim Cook rounds out the band on bass. Opening this rollicking celebration of “Nawlins” style is Long Island’s own Blues Master, Little Toby Walker. Internationally and nationally acclaimed as a roots music fingerstyle guitar wizard, Walker blends the styles of blues, ragtime, country, bluegrass, rock and old time jazz into his own unique style. Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna and the Jefferson Airplane says “Flat out... you have to hear this great musician... I’m blown away.” Tickets: Premium $50 • Select $42 • Standard $37. Friends’ discounts apply. Tickets for this show and more through Landmark’s Box Office, 516-767-6444 or online at www.landmarkonmainstreet.org. Landmark on Main Street is located at 232 Main St., Suite 1, Port Washington.

Blue Angels to return for Memorial Day show The U.S. Navy Blue Angels return to headline the 2016 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach on Memorial Day Weekend. State parks officials are expecting to draw more attendees than ever, with one of its biggest and best lineups. The 2016 show will not only feature three jet teams for the first time, but will offer a first look at the F-35 Lightning Stealth Fighter, a new Navy jet with a top speed of more than 1,220 mph — and the jet responsible for the sonic booms heard in January in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The full lineup of military and civilian performers includes: U.S. Navy Blue Angels U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds

Breitling Performance Jet Team F-35 Lightning II Stealth Fighter F-16 F-35, F-16 and Warbird Heritage Flight Sean D. Tucker – Team Oracle Matt Chapman GEICO Sktypers American Airpower Warbirds David Windmiller SUNY Farmingdale Aviation Screaming Sasquatch Jet Waco Aerobatic Team The performances will take place Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh. The event is free of charge, but standard $8 vehicle use fee will be collected.

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Port Washington Public Library Friday, April 15 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. SANDWICHED IN “The Perils of Speaking Out in Othello and The Winter’s Tale.” Presented in cooperation with LIU Post, this talk will compare the heroines of Othello and The Winter’s Tale, and examine how Shakespeare refashions the same fabric—the wife falsely accused by a jealous husband—weaving tragedy of one, comedy of the other. Presented by Dr. Maureen Connolly McFeely, Adjunct Professor at Hofstra University and Dramaturg, Hofstra Shakespeare Festival. Sponsored by Friends of the Library 2 - 5 p.m. - Scrabble SCRABBLE. Join us for a game! Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Local History Center. 7 - 9 p.m. - FILM “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW” (2012-167 min.). Petruchio (Simon Paisley Day) determines to “tame” Katherina (Samantha Spiro) in Toby Frow’s production of Shakespeare’s controversial comedy, performed at the Globe Theatre in London. Saturday, April 16 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - USING LINKEDIN FOR YOUR JOB SEARCH Learn to use the premier platform for professional networking. Sign up at the Reference Desk, or call

to know your neighbors. 7:30 - 9 p.m. - MICHAEL NOTT “The Five Most Confusing Messages We Send Our Children.” Family therapist Michael Nott will speak on improving your communication with your kids.

516-883-4400, ext. 111. 1 - 3 p.m. - RESUME & COVER LETTER WORKSHOP Small group workshop for job seekers. Sign up at the Reference Desk, or call 516-883-4400, ext. 111. Sunday, April 17 3 - 4:30 p.m - LIVE at PWPL Rave On! A Tribute to Buddy Holly and Early Rock ‘n Roll. Featuring Chris Roselle, guitar and lead vocals, Pete Farley, bass guitar and vocals, and Don Guinta, drums and vocals. Bring the family! Monday, April 18 3 - 5 p.m. - AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA The first of three collaborations between Mozart and librettist Lorenzo da Ponte, The Marriage of Figaro continues the story begun in The Barber of Seville. With the aid of Figaro, Count Almaviva and Rosina are married, but the Count has proven unfaithful. Confusion, disguises, mistaken identities and humor reign before the Count’s duplicity is exposed. Join Prof. James Kolb for this audiovisual lecture. 7 - 9 p.m. - RETIREMENT PLANNING WORKSHOP You’ve spent a lifetime accumulating money for your retirement. You’ve saved, invested, and taken

Wednesday, April 20 2 - 4 p.m. - TechDesk Each Wednesday, stop by the Reference Desk for help with your devices. 2 to 4 p.m. 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. GREAT BOOKS Shakespeare’s Richard II. With Shawn Welnak. Please note different time: 2:30 p.m. 7:30 - 9 p.m. - LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING The public is invited.

advantage of workplace retirement plans. Now you have to make decisions about how to generate a steady income stream. Learn how to prepare for a more comfortable and rewarding retirement lifestyle. Sign up at the Information Desk, call 516883-4400, ext. 136. Tuesday, April 19 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. -

Chess CHESS. Join us for a game on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. 7 - 8:30 p.m. - Adult Coloring The adult coloring craze is now in Port! It’s just like coloring for kids, but more complex—it’s definitely harder to stay in the lines. Meetups will be relaxed and informal; they’re great for stress relief and getting

Thursday, April 21 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - NONFICTION BOOK DISCUSSION Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain. One of every three people you know is an introvert. Cain explores why introverts are misunderstood and undervalued in society. Facilitated by Keith Klang. Books available at the Information Desk. 3 - 5 p.m. - 3RD THURSDAYS @ 3 “Great Themes in European Paintings, Part 1.” Learn how popular painting subjects evolved over

time. Works from the early Renaissance through the early 20th century will be examined. Join Marc Kopman, Adjunct Professor of Art History, LIU Post, for these illustrated lectures. 7 - 9 p.m. - FILM & DISCUSSION “MERCHANTS OF DOUBT” (2014-96 min.) Filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the curtain on a secretive group of charismatic pundits-for-hire who present themselves in the media as scientific authorities, but whose aim is to spread confusion about well-studied public threats ranging from toxic chemicals to pharmaceuticals to climate change. Moderated by Ashley Hunt-Martorano, Director of Marketing and Events for Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Friday, April 22 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. SANDWICHED IN FILM: The Tempest (2013162 min.). Roger Allam portrays the wizard Prospero, Jessie Bucklie plays his innocent daughter Miranda, James Garnon is the monster Caliban and Colin Morgen is the sprite Ariel in a production staged by Jeremy Herrin at the Globe Theatre in London. 2 - 5 p.m. - Scrabble SCRABBLE. Join us for a game! Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Local History Center.

Manhasset-Port Washington Community Calendar PROJECT INDEPENDENCE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Are you grieving the loss of a spouse? Are you feeling overwhelmed with sadness and not knowing how to cope with your feelings? Learn more about the grief process and coping skills with other supportive people who are sharing the same experience. Meetings take place the first and third Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at 80 Manorhaven Blvd. Port Washington. (For those 60 and over). Registration required. Please call 311 or 516-8696311 to register or for more

information. PARADISE ON THE EDGE Gallery of Fine Art at Manhasset Secondary School - Long Island Landscape Paintings by David Peikon on Friday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. All works available for purchase A portion of the proceeds will go to support the Gallery Of Fine Art. NORTH SHORE AUDUBON SOCIETY Presentation on Tuesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset. Free Admission. Venue

phone number 516-6272300. Topic: “Birding Eastern Panama In the ‘Rainy’ Season”. Arie Gilbert and Ian Resnick will discuss their July 2014 trip to Panama, in which they viewed 365 bird species. PORT WASHINGTON & MANHASSET TOASTMASTERS Learn public speaking! A Toastmasters group makes learning to speak in public a fun and empowering experience. From beginners to professional public speakers, the supportive learn-by-doing format encourages all participants to take their communication

and listening skills to the next level. Ongoing. Meets fir and third Mondays of every month, 7:30 p.m. sharp until 9 p.m.. Next four meetings: April 18, May 2 and May 16 at Shelter Rock Church, 626 Plandome Rd, Manhasset. Call 516474–1402 for more info. Toastmasters is a nonprofit organization. SPRING FAIR On Saturday, April 9 at 9 a.m. Lutheran Church of Our Savior will host its Spring Fair at 12 Franklin Ave., Port Washington featuring crafts, attict treasures plus new and gently used clothing. Free

Admission. For additional information call 516-7670603.

4. Advanced registration is required. $10 per child. 516-767-2650.

BARNES & NOBLE BOOK FAIR The Herricks Community Fund is hosting a book fair on Sunday April 17, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.at Barnes & Noble, 1542 Northern Blvd., Manhasset. Come support the Herricks community. Additional event details to follow

STORY-TIME The Dolphin Bookshop & Cafe 299 Main St., Port Washington, hosts Storytime, every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. for children ages 3 and up. No registration is required.

MUSIC & MORE The Dolphin Bookshop & Cafe 299 Main St., Port Washington, hosts Storytime, every Friday at 11 a.m. for children ages 2 to

CHAIR YOGA Every Friday. Eight classes for $99, 10 - 10:50 a.m.. Rolling admission. Advanced registration and payment required. Call New Dimensions Physical Therapy, Manhasset, 516304-5373.

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Manhasset Library Friday, April 15 EXERCISE* Registration began February 26. 14 one-hour classes at $35. Inquire at the Front Desk, 627-2300, Ext. 101, for space availability.Location: Community Room 1 - 3 p.m. - BRIDGE* Instructor: Sue Weiss. Location: Community Room 7 p.m. - CHILL OUT YOGA* Registration began February 26. 14 one-hour classes at $35. Inquire at the Front Desk, 627-2300, Ext. 101, for space availability.Location: Community Room Saturday, April 16 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - AARP DRIVING COURSE* For Manhasset Residents. Registration Required. Detailed flyers in the library four weeks before each class. Location: Community Room 12 - 5 p.m. - ARCHIVIST Location: CONFERENCE ROOM - LEVEL 2 3 - 3:45 p.m. - G.S. Silver Award Project: Be Prepared- How To Stay Safe In Case of an Emergency Contact: Nicole at nicole. carpentiere@gmail.com. For children in grades 2-4. Nicole is working on her Girl Scout Silver Award project entitled “Be Prepared – How to Stay Safe in Case of an Emergency.” The goal of this project is to teach younger children how to prepare and be ready in case of an emergency. There will be a presentation on how to be ready for fires, hurricanes, and winter storms. There will also be a coloring book for the children to take home. Please email Nicole to register or if you have any questions. Registration is required. Location: SECRET GARDEN 3RD FLOOR Monday, April 18 9 a.m. - For Manhasset Residents: Registration Begins Today for AARP Driving Course Save $$$ on your Automobile Insurance and Reduce Points. The class will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Detailed flyers with form attachment is available in the lobby of your library beginning October 1. Register in-person at the Circulation Desk. Please bring proof of Manhasset Residence and your AARP membership card. $20 AARP members; $25 non-members. Checks only

please. Check should be made payable to AARP. This fee is non-refundable. 9 a.m. - YOGA* Registration began February 24. 14 one-hour classes at $35. Inquire at the Front Desk, 627-2300, Ext. 101, for space availability. Location: Community Room 10 - 11 a.m. - Toytime Contact: Children’s Room. Monday, March 28, April 4, April 11, and April 18. Ages 6 months - 2 years [24 months] (with caregiver). Enjoy playtime, songs, and stories! Children must have turned 6-months-old by March 28. In order to accommodate as many children as possible, please choose one storytime (Toytime OR Storytime for Tots) if your child is between 24 and 25 months old. Thank you! Location: 3rd Floor Children’s Room 10:15 - 11 a.m. - Mommy & Me Yoga Contact: Children’s Room. Monday, April 4, 11, 18. Ages 2-3 years (with caregiver). Licensed instructor Beth Lipset will lead children and their caregivers through a series of one-on-one simple yoga poses. Come relax, bond with your child, and have fun! This program will be held in the Community Room. Location: Community Room 1 p.m. - FILM with Mary Dono: SPOTLIGHT Winner! Best Picture. Revealing a string of cover-ups stretching back decades, a team of “Boston Globe” reporters exposes the Catholic Archdiocese’s history of keeping reports about child molestation and other priestinitiated abuse under wraps. Starring: Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Mark Ruffalo, Stanley Tucci, Liev Schreiber (129 minutes – Rated R). Location: Community Room 4:15 - 5 p.m. - Teen Zumba! Contact: Teen Zone. Mondays, April 11 and 18. Zumba for Grades 6 & Up... Come spend time with friends and have some fun. Customdesigned programs that blend dance-fitness routines with fun games and high-energy music. Give it a try! Location: Community Room 7 - 9 p.m. - TONH BUILDING DEPT. presents: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING OR SELLING A HOME Make sure you’re fully prepared before you buy or sell a home. Come find out what

permits and certificates you need to buy or sell a home. If you have any questions, or for more information, please call 311. Location: Community Room 7:30 - 9 p.m. - MGNCC BOARD MEETING Location: CONFERENCE ROOM - LEVEL 2 Tuesday, April 19 11 a.m. - EXERCISE* Registration began February 24. 14 one-hour classes at $35. Inquire at the Front Desk, 627-2300, Ext. 101, for space availability. Location: Community Room 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. MANHASSET SCRIBES* Contact: Katherine Ann Radigan at folmanhassetscribes@ gmail.com. Are you finding it’s difficult to maintain your focus toward a writing goal? Do you feel that outsiders could divert you from your vision? Are you afraid joining a writers’ group might be intimidating? Writers require both the seclusion to write and readers. Other writers are the best readers. We strive to be honest but kind when communicating our critique. We also share knowledge on the topics of writing conferences and workshops, publishing, agent sources, and marketing. We also host guest speakers. Come join us. Location: 2nd Floor Conference Room 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. - Storytime for Tots Contact: Children’s Room. Tuesday, March 29, April 12, April 19, and April 26. (Please note that there will not be a class on April 5). Ages 25 months-3.5 years [42 months] (with caregiver). Youngsters will enjoy stories, movement, and simple crafts! Children must have turned 25 months old by March 29. In order to accommodate as many children as possible, please choose one storytime (Toytime OR Storytime for Tots) if your child is between 24 and 25 months old. The same is true for Storytime for Tots OR PreSchool storytime if your child is exactly 3 1/2 years of age (42 months). Thank you! Location: 3rd Floor Children’s Room 2 p.m. - HARVEY GRANAT SINGS: FRED ASTAIRE The Composers’ Favorite Singer As a Singer/Dancer, Fred Astaire introduced more of our greatest songs than almost any other singer. Mr. Granat will be accompanied

on piano by Michael Capobianco. Location: Community Room 5:30 - 9 p.m. - ARCHIVIST Location: CONFERENCE ROOM - LEVEL 2 7:30 - 9 p.m. - WWOM presents: JAPANESE DANCE LIVE PERFORMANCE Contact: Donna Ciampa. WORKING WOMEN OF MANHASSET invites the community to a live performance of Japanese Dance. No fee. No reservations necessary. Japanese dance (Nihon Buyo) is a refined dance that has been improved throughout last four hundred years. There are 4 parts in it, the most significant one came from “Kabuki” called Japanese opera. That is why Nihon Buyo is intended for theatrical entertainment, which is different from other traditional dances in the world. The dancers wear kimono and tabi when they dance. The movement of the dance is characterized by shuffling and sliding. There are three major elements in Japanese dancing: Mai, Odori and Furi. Mai refers to a quiet and static form which you can see in Noh. Odori is a more dynamic form associated with Kabuki. Furi is a theatrical form of expression through gestures and postures. Currently there are more than 100 different schools of Japanese dance. The 5 major ones are Fujima, Hanayagi, Nishikawa, Wakayagi and Bandoh. Location: COMMUNITY ROOM - LOWER LEVEL Wednesday, April 20 9 a.m. - ZUMBA* Registration began February 25. 14 one-hour classes at $35. Inquire at the Front Desk, 627-2300, Ext. 101, for space availability. Location: Community Room 1 - 3 p.m. - MEMOIRS WRITING WORKSHOP Contact: Gladys McConnell. Location: 2nd Floor Conference Room 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. - PreSchool Storytime Contact: Children’s Room. Wednesday, March 23, 30, April 13, and April 20 (Please note we will not be meeting on April 6). Ages 3½-5 years who have not yet started kindergarten (with a caregiver). Preschoolers will enjoy a storytime just for them! Children must have turned 3½ by March 23. In order to accommodate as

many children as possible, please choose one storytime (PreSchool Storytime OR Storytime for Tots) if your child is exactly 3 ½ years old (42 months). Thank you! Location: SECRET GARDEN 3RD FLOOR 3 - 5 p.m. - STONEHILL BOARD MEETING Contact: Leon Billis. Location: 2nd Floor Conference Room 4 - 4:45 p.m. - Afterschool Storytime Contact: Children’s Room. Wednesday, March 30, April 6, 13, and 20. Grades K-2. Longer stories and crazy crafts are all part of the fun. This is a drop-off class for children who are in Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade. Please note the change in time from Thursdays to Wednesdays. Location: 3rd Floor Children’s Room. There are seven spaces available. 7- 8 p.m. - Study Skills Seminar Contact: Teen Zone at 516627-2300, ext. 303. Students in 7-12th grade encouraged to attend this seminar. We will discuss...How to create an effective study zone; the importance of consistent homework and studying routines; suggested study tools. Presented by C2education. C2education is the nation’s fastest growing network of educational centers. C2 has continuously helped students improve their grades, raise their test scores, and prepare for college. Location: Community Room. There are many spaces available. Thursday, April 21 9 a.m. - YOGALATES* Registration began February 25. 14 one-hour classes at $35. Inquire at the Front Desk, 627-2300, Ext. 101, for space availability. Location: Community Room 1 - 4 p.m. - CHESS FOR ADULTS* Contact: Roman Jaworsky at RJaworsky@verizon.net. This is a three-hour chess group. Contact Roman Jaworsky at RJaworsky@verizon.net. Location: SECRET GARDEN 3RD FLOOR 2 p.m. - COFFEE HOUSE BOOK TALK with Janet deWinter: LEAVING TIME, by Jodi Picoult The Long Island Reads 2016 Selection - One Island, One Book. Jodi Picoult has seamlessly blended nuanced characters, riveting plots, and rich prose, brilliantly creating stories that not only

provoke the mind but touch the flawed souls in all of us. (The Boston Globe).For more than a decade, Jenna Metcalf has never stopped thinking about her mother, Alice, who mysteriously disappeared in the wake of a tragic accident. Refusing to believe she was abandoned, Jenna searches for her mother regularly online and pores over the pages of Alice’s old journals. Location: Community Room 7 p.m. - SPANISH CONVERSATION* Contact: Maria Arxer 7089944 maberag@icloud.com. Pre-registration is required. Converse with native speakers and strengthen your foreign language skills. Foreign Language Groups meet in the 2nd Floor Conference Room monthly. These are not language lessons, so a basic foundation in the foreign language of your choice is required. Please see flyers in the lobby. Location: SECRET GARDEN 3RD FLOOR 7:30 p.m. - *GREAT BOOKS: BABBITT, by Sinclair Lewis Co-Leaders: Dr. Peter Kornblum & Scott Korman - Join the Great Books Discussion Group and enjoy nine months of classic stories of European and American fiction. Cookies and coffee will be served. Sets of 9 Dover paperback editions are available now at the Front Desk for $26. Dr. Peter Kornblum was educated at Yale and holds a PhD from UC Berkeley, where he wrote his dissertation on the background and origins of the English novel. He has taught at Yale, CUNY, and in the NYC public school system. Scott Korman was educated at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and holds a BA in English. Location: Community Room Friday, April 22 EXERCISE* Registration began February 26. 14 one-hour classes at $35. Inquire at the Front Desk, 627-2300, Ext. 101, for space availability. Location: Community Room 1 - 3 p.m. - BRIDGE* Instructor: Sue Weiss. Location: Community Room 7 p.m. - CHILL OUT YOGA* Registration began February 26. 14 one-hour classes at $35. Inquire at the Front Desk, 627-2300, Ext. 101, for space availability. Location: Community Room

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The Port Summer Show to hold auditions The Port Summer Show will host auditions on May 11 and 17 for the musical comedy, Sweet Charity. The auditions will be held at Schreiber High School and callbacks are May 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Sousa Elementary School. Bring dance shoes. Dancing Bob Fosse style, speaking funny lines by

Neil Simon, and singing one of Broadway’s best scores by Great American Songbook legends Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields; that’s the opportunity Port students will have this summer when the Port Summer Show presents. Port residents entering 7th grade through graduat-

ing high school seniors are welcome to audition. Audition dates are May 11 and May 17 from 6:30 to 10pm at Schreiber High School. Please bring a song on your phone, or sheet music to sing, and dance shoes. For more information, visit the website www.Portsummershow.org

The cast of the 2015 Port Summer Show, “Big Fish.”

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Northwell hosts yoga benefits course Northwell’s Health Office of Continuing Medical Education hosted a holistic course that allowed health-care practitioners to experience the benefits of yoga and mindfulness, combined with lectures and discussion of patient case studies. The day-long, sold-out course, held at Roslyn’s Practice, Body, Mind, Soul studio, was led by Ina Stephens, an associate professor of pediatrics and pediatrics infectious diseases, at the University of Virginia, and a registered yoga instructor. Dr. Stephens led a group of 45 clinicians and medical students, from a wide range of medical specialties through a series of exercises that not only calmed the mind but also refreshed the body. According to estimates by the US Centers for Disease Control, stress accounts for about 75 percent of doctors’ visits. In addition, the National Council on Compensation of Insurance reported up to 90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related complaints such as headache, backache, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, migraines and others issues. The workshop gave clinicians an introduction to a new model of personal self-care so they would be more comfortable in suggesting yoga and meditation to their patients as another way to decrease stress and improve health.

Clinicians and medical students try a seated side stretch pose in a yoga class, as part of Northwell’s holistic course.

Community Synagogue to host Passover Seder The Community Synagogue is hosting an interactive Passover Seder on April 23 at 6p.m. to celebrate the second night of Passover. The Second Night Seder takes place at The Community Synagogue, 160 Middle Neck Road, Port Washington. The event is open to the community, and those attending can bring their own Seder plate to share at the table. Enjoy gefilte fish, chicken soup with matzah balls, chicken burgundy, beef brisket, sweet and sour meatballs, farfel and mushrooms, sweet potato pudding, potato kugel, apple matzah kugel, spring vegetable medley, cranberry compote, cucumber salad and Passover desserts. A fish entree is available if requested at the time of your reservation. Menu is subject to change Members and immediate family $52.00 per adult; non-members $62.00 per adult RSVP online at www.commsyn.org or call Bari Ziegel at 516-816-1082 or email her at bziegel@aol. com.. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, April 13, 2016. The Community Synagogue of Port Washington: Founded in 1952, The Community Synagogue serves 730 families in and around Port Washington, NY, is Port Washington’s largest Reform congregation. It is a place of openness to all, where each person can connect and where comfort and caring matter. It is a place of strength and beauty, spirituality and learning, creative possibility and a place filled with God’s spirit and human kindness.

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Recent RE Sales in Port Washington

Port Washington Real Estate Market Conditions Median sales price $790,000 Demographics near Port Washington, NY Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

City 15,916 3,803 41.4 2.8 121,397 59,616

County 1,338,712 4,702 41.2 3 97,049 42,286

38 Cornwall Lane, Sands Point Sold Price: $2,300,000 Date: 10/26/2015 5 Beds, 4 Full/2 Half baths Style: Colonial

# of Families: 1 Lot Size:1 acre + Schools: Port Washington Total Taxes: $33,169

155 Luquer Road, Port Washington Sold Price: $940,000 Date: 09/17/2015 3 Beds 2 Full baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 60x100 Schools: Port Washington Total Taxes: $16,297

3 Davis Road, Port Washington Sold Price: $1,615,000 Date: 01/07/2016 5 Beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial

# of Families: 1 Lot Size: 16,901 Sq ft Schools: Port Washington Total Taxes: $29,926

Editor’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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H H H presidential campaign on long island

Heidi Cruz touts husband in Mineola Trump supporters protest Texas senator’s vote against funding Hurricane Sandy relief B y N oa h M anskar with a visit to his presidential unteers and supporters who

packed the Old Country Road office, one of three Long Island stops she made as the Texas senator’s campaign works to stem GOP frontrunner Donald Trump’s advance as New York’s April 19 primary approaches. “I want people to vote not just because it’s their civic duty, but because they passionately believe this country needs Ted,” said Heidi Cruz, a Goldman Sachs investment manager who said she held her first job and paid her first taxes in New York. Cruz’s appearances followed a week of presidential campaign activity on Long Island and in New York City, including a Trump rally in Bethpage last Wednesday. Ted Cruz faces an uphill battle against Trump in New York — 56 percent of likely GOP primary voters chose the real estate magnate to Cruz’s 20 percent in a Quinnipiac University poll last month. Cruz was holding rallies in California on Monday ahead of that state’s June 7 primary. Maureen Daly, the director of the Mineola office Cruz’s campaign opened April 4, said the state campaign’s goal is to keep Trump’s share of the primary vote below 50 percent. Many local voters were swayed to Cruz after Trump Photos by Noah Manskar mocked Heidi Cruz on Twitter last month and made “disgraceAbove: Heidi Cruz greets supporters at Ted Cruz’s Mineola ful” remarks about women since campaign office on Monday. then, Daly said.

“It’s a rare person who can have both pro-life and pro-choice outraged in one state,” said Daly, who ran Republican Grant Lally’s 2014 congressional campaign in New York’s Third District. Cruz’s remarks decrying Trump’s “New York values” have not proven much of a roadblock among voters because “it was clear what he meant,” Daly said — he was targeting liberal politicians such as New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, not regular New Yorkers. Six people whose homes sustained damage from Superstorm Sandy in 2012 protested across the street before Heidi Cruz arrived, decrying her husband’s vote against a 2013 federal disaster relief bill. Trump’s New York campaign told the Sandy survivors about Cruz’s event. Two of them said they support Trump; two said they were undecided in the election. Their homes still have unrepaired storm damage and have not been fully compensated through Federal Emergency Management Agency flood insurance policies, they said. “We’re here. We’re trying to get somebody to listen that if you vote against us, we’re not gonna vote for you,” said Philip Rullo of Oceanside, a Trump supporter. Cruz was one of 32 senators who voted against the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act

Kenneth Campbell of East Rockaway and Philip Rullo of Oceanside protest across the street from the event.

Lazer Axelman of Whitestone, Queens with his hat signed by Ted Cruz.

campaign’s Mineola office on As Republican Ted Cruz be- Monday. Commending New York’s gan his ground game in California, his wife Heidi followed his “industriousness,” Heidi Cruz stint on the stump in New York thanked the more than 100 vol-

of 2013, a $50 billion funding package for repairs and storm mitigation in Sandy’s wake. In a January 2013 statement, Cruz called the bill “a Christmas tree for billions in unrelated spending” on projects such as repairs at Smithsonian facilities and additional funding for Head Start, an early childhood education program. Ron DeMarrais of Lynbrook said he thinks Trump, a Queens native, would better represent New York’s interests because of his connection to the area and his ability to fix and build things. “He knows what it will take to bring the common person back into being productive and to making money, and being able to afford a place where — his interests are at hand as well,” DeMarrais said. “... He needs people, regular people, and we’re the backbone of this country.” Heidi Cruz did not take questions from reporters on Monday, but Ted Cruz supporter Lazer Axelman of Whitestone, Queens, said Cruz’s vote against the Sandy bill’s unrelated spending was justified and consistent with his “constitutionalist” record. “I get why they’re upset, but they also need to understand that that’s why it had to be voted down,” he said. Cruz would work better for New York by shrinking the federal government and giving states more local control, Axelman said.

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H H H presidential campaign on long island

Clinton presses gun control in Port Holds panel discussion with Rep. Israel, 5 women whose family members killed by guns By S A R A H MINKEWICZ Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton touted what she called a “common sense” gun control agenda in Port Washington on Monday. In a panel discussion at Landmark on Main Street with U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington), Clinton advocated comprehensive background checks, closing loopholes, cracking down on illegal gun traffickers, holding gun dealers and manufacturers accountable and keeping guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and stalkers. “For me this issue has been a high priority for many years in part because I have spent too many hours meeting with and listening to families who have lost a loved one to gun violence,” Clinton said. The former secretary of state and New York senator appeared with Israel and five women whose family members were killed by guns. Among them were Sandy Phillips, whose daughter died in the 2012 Aurora, Colo., movie theater shooting; Erica Lafferty, whose mother was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.; and Natasha Christopher, who lost her son in Brooklyn. Clinton criticized her primary opponent, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, for being a National Rifle Association ally and for his 2005 Senate vote to protect gun manufacturers from prosecution in gun-related crimes. Sanders’ reasons for representing a gun-friendly state hold little weight, she said. “Here’s what I want you to know: most of the guns that are used in crimes and violence and killings in New York come from out of state, and the state that has the highest per capita number of those guns that end up committing crimes in New York come from Vermont,” Clinton said. As senator, Clinton said, she co-sponsored and voted for legislation to close the gun show loophole by requiring criminal background checks on all transactions taking place at events that sell firearms. She said she also voted

against what she called the dangerous immunity protections Congress provided gun dealers and manufacturers that prevent victims of gun violence from holding negligent manufacturers and dealers accountable. She also co-sponsored and voted for legislation to extend and reinstate the assault weapons ban. Clinton said the gun lobby, which she said is the most powerful lobby in Washington, stands in the way of reform. “Let’s figure out what we’re going to do to save lives,” Clinton said. Clinton’s Long Island appearance followed stops in New York City on Sunday and last week leading up to New York’s April 19 primary election. She also stopped in Buffalo last Thursday, where Sanders campaigned on Monday. Israel and Clinton’s husband, former President Bill Clinton, stumped for her at an event in Elmont last week. Clinton has a strong lead over Sanders in the state, with 54 percent of likely Democratic primary voters choosing her to Sanders’ 42 percent in a Quinnipiac University poll released March 31. The candidates are set to debate at the Brooklyn Navy Yard at 9 p.m. on Thursday.

Port Washington resident While she wasn’t able to Julia Banks said she stood in make it inside for the full-caline for several hours in front pacity event, she said, she was of Port Washington’s Landmark happy she showed up. Theater. “It was worth a try,” Banks

said. “I wanted to come out and show my support. I like what Hillary stands for and gun control is an issue that needs more focus.”

Photos by Karen Rubin

Hillary Clinton spoke on a panel about gun violence at Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington on Monday.

Also on the panel were U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) and five women whose family members were killed by guns.

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Business&RealEstate

You found a home you want, now what I have received numerous calls lately from individuals and couples, who have never owned a home before and have lived in rental apartments while they were growing up. They needed some guidance as to how to proceed and I provided them some tips, which I will note. First, once you have found the home you want to buy you must begin making a bona fide offer with a pre-approval letter or if a cash transaction, proof of funds bank statement, showing the money is accounted for. Lately, many offers are cash, so to compete, you need to place a very strong offer, sometimes within 5 percent of asking or at asking. I have experienced buyer’s remorse when the offers being placed are 10 percent or more off the asking price and were not strong enough to get the deal completed and the buyers would have come up, but didn’t fast enough to make it happen. Yes, there will always be some properties that are priced outside of the realm of “market value.” I would ask your agent for

comparable sales in the area, so you will have a good feel as to market value (as I mentioned last week, don’t go by online sites like Zillow, Trulia and Redfin, which will most of the time not be accurate). The Multiple Listing Service will have the most accurate and current figures that you can go by. So, I always advise my people, if you really want this home, put your best foot forward and lately, you may have to battle for it, so best offers, sometimes, can finish the deal faster, if there are no other offers on the table. Remember, today, there are a greater number of real purchasers compared with the available inventory, so competition is extremely fierce! Once you have an agreed and accepted, you want to order a home inspection ASAP from a certified inspector or engineer, before signing the contract. They will provide you a price on the phone. Then you should meet the person at the home (not needed for a coop or condo, since everything within the walls to the outside is the responsibility of the coop, and

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for the most part it is also true of condo or HOA-home owner Association, but check their offering plans to know for sure, what their and your obligations will be). Let the inspector do their job and ask questions as you go along, as long as the inspector works that way. Sometimes they like to complete the inspection first and then answer all your questions afterwards. They will check the roof, brickwork and outside structures, then inside, the plumbing, electrical and heating, which are generally

the most costly items to repair or replace, but it all depends on their condition. Also be aware that you are not purchasing a new car (which depreciates as soon as you take it out of the showroom) but the home will hopefully be an appreciable commodity over the long run as it has been in the past. However, certain things most assuredly will have to be replaced over the years. You want to make sure that everything is functioning that you do not get stuck with a “money pit”, unless you are going for a fixer-upper, then just be aware of the cost of the repairs and replacements. Once you are satisfied with your inspection, then usually your attorney would receive the contract by email (or snail mail) and review it and then you would go in to sign it and bring with you a down payment of generally 10 percent at contract and 10 percent at closing with an 80 percent mortgage. (I have seen some areas and deals that can require as little as 3 percent down, but that is not the norm up on the north shore and its surrounding areas).

It generally will be subject to a written mortgage commitment (unless non-contingent on a mortgage or because it is a cash transaction and no mortgage). Also, your attorneys review and will have a closing date of on or about or in some cases on or before (beware of that closing date, so get advice from your attorney). Your attorney will mail back your contract with the down payment check and then the seller will sign. Once completed your attorney will get back an executed contract and you might want a copy for your records. That executed contract immediately should be sent to your mortgage person so he or she can get the ball rolling and apply for your mortgage. Philip A. Raices is the owner of Turn Key Real Estate in Great Neck. He can be reached by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com or by Cell, (516) 647-4289 to answer any of your questions. To search for property, see what your home is worth or homes that have sold in your area, go to: WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com

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In some states, she can even request a replacement Social Security card online using my Social Security. Currently available in the District of Columbia, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, New Mexico, Washington, and Wisconsin, it’s an easy, convenient, and secure way to request a replacement card online. We plan to add more states, so we encourage you to check back regularly at www.socialsecurity. gov/ssnumber. The time saved by using our convenient and secure online services is priceless. Helping Mom sign up for a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount is a great, personalized gift that shows you really care!

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Continued from Page 2 technology and keeping up with the digital age. “We’ve all heard that libraries are irrelevant soon they’ll be gone, but not this one. Other libraries are struggling now to do what we’ve been doing for years, changing,” Comer said. “I want to help keep the library doing what it does best, maintain itself as one of our community’s most valuable resources. As well as aid its ongoing transformation to meet the challenges of the digital age.” “I’m looking forward to the next five years,” Comer said. Keller, who’s also Vice President of Finance and Administration at Queens College, said he believes his experience in higher education, management consulting, investment banking, health care, and secondary school teaching business and government will help the library maintain and expand programs despite budget constraints. “I’m very excited,” Keller said adding that one of the first things he will do is familiarize himself with the library and it’s procedures.

“As a non-incumbent I had to take time to educate myself about the library,” Keller said. Keller said during his five-year term he hopes to help the library create a new database and start a laptop loan program. He said he also wants to focus on space management and creating more room in the library as the construction of the new Children’s Room in underway. “For the past 13 years I’ve been responsible for facilities management and construction at two major community colleges,” Keller said. “I can help our excellent library management team to ensure that the new children’s library center is done according to plan and hopefully within the budget. I have managed budgets for government and private sector companies and know how to do more with less. I’ve developed and successfully Implemented plans to increase revenues, obtain grants and partner with other organizations to increase services within a strict budget.” The library intends to turn the Children’s Room into the Jackie and Harold Spielman Children’s Library.

Library officials said the space is going to be completely renovated with a new design to include updated technology, as well as expanded workshop and reading space. The project’s cost is estimated at $1.5 million and will be funded by private donations, grants and capital reserves, with no additional burden placed on the taxpayer. “The skies the limit,” Keller said. Also on Tuesday, the Port Washington Public Library’s budget proposal passed by 553 to 73. The library’s $7.34 million budget for 2016-17 calls for a 1.35 percent increase in spending of $100,000. The budget consists of a 1.39 percent tax levy increase, which library officials said is within the state-mandated tax cap. “We have carefully reviewed each item in order to find savings where possible, without reducing the services that our community expects and deserves,” Board President Robert Aitken said at a meeting held at the Port Washington Public Library on March 16. Officials said the increase in expenses in the budget include $50,00 for salaries

and $15,000 for security. Library Director Nancy Curtin said the increases in salaries are required under the library workers’ contract with the library. The increase in security, she said, is to meet state security requirements. Other expenses include library materials and operations, building operations, repairs, equipment and debt service, she said. “We try our best to be as accurate in our budget planning as possible,” Curtin said. “But it is a plan and things change throughout the year.” The proposed budget also includes new software purchases, including eBooks. “As we know the way people read, the way people research is changing,” Curtin said. Most of the revenue in the budget is from property taxes, making up more than $7.1 million of the proposed budget. Other sources are from payments in lieu of taxes, interest, local sources of revenue such as fines and fees, and state sources such as grants, officials said.

Baxter House plan raises resident concerns Continued from Page 8 “I don’t know if she bought it without knowing. That doesn’t seem credible because there was really a lot of talk about it at that time. If she really didn’t know I’d want to know who her real estate agent was and who her lawyer was. Somebody should’ve told her, but it seems that whatever has happened there she hasn’t done anything to take care of the house after all this time.” Lumpkin said he knows people have a right to make money off property but not by neglecting it. “The idea is you go into a house and make it nicer and time helps a little bit but eventually you sell it and I think that’s the more traditional way,” he said.

Levin said at a previous meeting that the cost of renovating the landmarked home has become prohibitive and approval of the plan would provide Wu with the funds she needs to rehabilitate the historic residence. Levin said engineers and inspectors checked out the property and it’s unlikely it can be restored. Board officials said they had concerns about selling the subdivided property, and the high density and safety issues due to the close proximity of the two buildings. The board made a motion to table the proposal for further discussion. The Baxter Estates planning board will discuss the Wu’s proposal at the next meeting on Baxter House April 27.

Baxter Estates proposes $853k in 2016-17 budget Continued from Page 8 recent snowstorm. “I made a call but didn’t hear back but that’s not unusual,” Keirnan said. “Not to blame them. I’m hoping to hear back from them before the next meeting.” During a board meeting on March 3 Haagenson said, “We had complaints with the major storm, which is unusual for us with Dejana. Dejana has always done an excellent job with the village, but we’ve had numerous complaints this time.” Dejana Industries representative A.J Banarsee, who attended the March 3 meeting, said at the time the firm did

everything in their power to perform an effective job, but faced several obstacles in removing the snow. Keirnan said she’s called the company several times and hasn’t heard a response back. “Their representative was here and heard all the comments and for there to be no follow up after they had somebody present doesn’t look good,” Trustee Chris Ficalora said. “They were here they heard our comments.” Deputy Mayor Charles Comer said he understood Dejana Industries owner Peter Dejana was in an auto accident and

that could be the reason why no one has reached out to the village. “It was brought up that Peter’s not working but he was able to sign the bid,” Ficalora said in reference to a street sweeping contract offered by the village. “He’s been out ill or in a car accident and hasn’t been able to get back to us but he submitted the bid.” Keirnan said the village had two bidders for the 2016 street sweeping contract — Dejana Industries and John McGowan and Sons Inc., located in Sea Cliff. The trustees approved a resolution to hire John McGowan and Sons Inc. even

though the firm had bid a slightly higher price, citing their dissatisfaction with Dejana Campany’s snow removal service. “Dejana’s company is cheaper by a few hundred dollars,” Trustee Charles Comer said. Village attorney Chris Prior said village trustees had the right to go with a higher bidder if they were unhappy with a second bidder’s work. “Price is still a primary consideration but if the board is dissatisfied with the service that you’ve gotten from this vendor on one particular service then you can take that into account,” he said.

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Continued from Page 1 and to pay the more than $13,000 he owed that year. Terry’s 2010 income was more than $250,000, prosecutors said in a statement. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 2 1-3 to seven years in prison. A DA’s office spokesman said the office is continuing to investigate Terry. Prosecutors had to file the charge for the 2010 tax year to avoid running out the statute of limitations, Peress said. Terry committed the same crime in 2009, she said, but the statute of limitations was already up for that year when the DA’s office started its investigation in January. Terry was an attorney for the Town of North Hempstead’s Board of Zoning Appeals and special counsel to the town attorney’s office until his contract expired at the end of last year. He held six government jobs that paid him more than $200,000 last year while he maintained the tax debt, Newsday’s review found. Prosecutors began investigating Terry in after he issued a Jan. 21 public statement amid a Newsday investigation ad- Gerard Terry mitting he owed $1.4 million in state and working with the Internal Revenue Ser- at the time bounced, Peress said in court, federal back taxes. and he has told the agency he will never That statement — which Peress said vice to pay back his federal tax debt. But a $5,100 check Terry sent the IRS be able to repay it. Terry paid $8,000 to issue — said he was “In addition to his state tax problems, Mr. Terry’s situation with the IRS, to which he admits he owes $1 million, is expected to get worse,” Peress said. Tomao said he has talked with U.S. attorneys regarding possible federal charges against Terry for his debt to the Internal Revenue Service. “It’s important to try to come to some New York’s primary plays a crucial type of resolution,” Tomao said. Continued from Page 1 A spokeswoman for the U.S. AttorQueens native Donald Trump followed role in both races, as Cruz and Kasich with an April 6 rally at Grumman Studios try to staunch Trump’s momentum and ney’s office for the Eastern District of in Bethpage. As is common at his rallies, Sanders tries to maintain his after win- New York said she had no information on a group of about 200 protestors gathered ning eight straight contests. Trump and Terry. Garden City-based attorney Peter ToClinton hold significant leads in recent outside. mao said Terry sees a doctor “frequently” Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders of state polls. Jacobs, a Clinton supporter, said he in connection with his tax problems, ToVermont Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas did not visit Long Island, but Cruz’s thinks the campaigning “helps energize mao said. In his January statement, Terry wife Heidi stumped for him at his cam- the whole political process.” “It certainly helps motivate the voter paign’s Mineola office Monday afternoon between stops in Melville and Bellmore. turnout and I think you’re going to see a Sanders held campaign events in larger than usual primary vote, which is good,” he said. New York City and upstate.

blamed them on “Type-A workaholic compulsion with self-denial and truly catastrophic health issues.” Terry resigned as head of the North Hempstead Democratic Committee on Feb. 1, about an hour after Supervisor Judi Bosworth called for his resignation. The longtime Democratic political operative is still under an active contract with the Freeport Community Development Agency, Executive Director Kimberly Labrador said in an email Tuesday. Labrador declined to comment on Terry’s arrest, but said the agency would review the matter at its May 2 meeting. Terry has lost contracts with the Democratic commissioner of the Nassau County Board of Elections, the Long Beach Housing Authority and the Roosevelt Library Board. He previously served as the village attorney in Manorhaven until 2012. The revelations about Gerard and Concetta Terry has led the town to enforce a 25-year-old requirement in its ethics code that leaders of town political committees file financial disclosure forms. The town never collected the forms from Terry or any other town party leader. The Town Board also amended its ethics code last month to require all town contractors and some family members of town employees to file financial disclosure forms with the town Board of Ethics. The board is investigating Terry’s wife, Deputy Town Clerk Concetta Terry, for omitting Gerard’s tax debts from her financial disclosure forms dating back to 2006. In a statement, town spokeswoman Carol Trottere said the town continues “to cooperate with law enforcement in their inquiries.” The review of Concetta Terry is ongoing, she said. Nassau County Democratic Committee Chairman Jay Jacobs expressed sympathy for Terry on Tuesday. “I think he just got in over his head on his finances and I feel badly for him personally,” Jacobs said.

Continued from Page 3 teachers from three teachers to two teachers. The three ELA teachers that are mandated one will be at the elementary level, one at Weber and one at Shreiber. We must have a position in place for the possibility of a larger kindergarten class. We’re not 100 percent certain that we will hire that position but we must have planned for that position” Port Washington school officials said are also seeking to increase security by hiring more security guards. Officials said the cost of an additional security aid will be at $30,000 for an overall increase in security expenses at $120,000. “Administration presented the board with a budget that was within the levy

limit, but also includes a good portion of the staffing,” Mooney said. “We did discuss how that was accomplished because we did reduce increases in other codes.” “Once the Board of Education realized there was an opportunity with the additional state aid to review all the specific staffing we tried to develop a plan,” Callahan said, adding that after review the board decided to leave cuts in the cost of supplies, such as paper, ink, furniture were to find $400,000 in savings to match the amount received in state aid. “And the board contribution of another $400,000 to make up what you may remember from our February discussion of $1.2 million in staffing,” Callahan said. “So that’s the overarching way we moved froward very quickly in the past 36 hours.”

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of me. Ms. Rubin writes of talking with young supporters of Sen. Sanders at his recent rally in the Bronx and being dismayed at their lack of background information, apparently all they have going for them is “idealism.” Well, this country is badly in need of a shot of idealism to counter the cynicism of the other candidates, including the manipulative Clinton campaign, with its army of surrogates saying what Hillary strategically wouldn’t quite deign to say: that Bernie is unqualified to be president. It’s laughable when Ms. Rubin attacks Sanders’ surrogates, who pale in number when compared with the Hillary army of office holders and other talking

heads. Ms. Rubin wrote that the people at the Bronx rally were “overwhelmingly young and Latino with a smattering of older white people (Jewish liberals)... it looked like a coming together of Occupy Wall Street and 1960s hippies.” Well, I was an anti-war protestor in the 1960s, although my short hair and colorless clothes did not qualify me as a “hippy,” and I participated in Occupy Wall Street. I’m not a Jewish liberal but a non-evangelical Okie (a dying breed) who has now aged to 83, happy to stand with the young idealists and Senator Sanders. Robert D. Adams Great Neck

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et all who are hungry come and eat! So many of the holidays we celebrate include special meals: Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and of course Passover. During the Passover seder, many of us will hold up a piece of matzah and say, “This is the bread of affliction, let all who are hungry come and eat!” We even place an extra cup of wine on the table for the prophet Elijah, just in case he happens to drop by. When we say “let all who are hungry…”, it is a symbolic gesture. As a boy, I always thought of hungry people as those who lived in India, China, or Africa. I learned the truth when I started volunteering at The INN soup kitchens 14 years ago. Now I know that the “hungry” may be a family with children who

live around the corner. A family with hard working parents who have fallen on hard economic times and now face the impossible choice between buying food and paying rent. Now I know the “hungry” might be a senior citizen who’s living on Social Security only to find that inflation has made that impossible. Many of the seniors who come to The INN soup kitchens subsist on one meal a day. Now I know the “hungry” is my neighbor who lost his job, can’t find another one, and is confronting foreclosure, homelessness, and hunger for the first time in his life. Sometimes the “hungry” is a veteran struggling with the scars that every veteran brings home from war. As you sit around the seder table with family and friends, remember that our ancestors were

hungry once. (More than once!) Remember that it is within our power to extend help and hope to all our hungry neighbors. If you’ve had some blessings in your life, please consider making a donation to The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network), which provides food, shelter, and support services to thousands of Long Islanders each year. Donations may be mailed to: Dave Golbert, 7 Lee Court West, Great Neck, NY 11024. Please make your check payable to: The INN. If each of us gives what we can, “D’aynu.” It will be enough. As the sages teach us, “Here on earth, God’s work must truly be our own.” David Golbert Great Neck

Corruption never ends on L.I. Continued from Page 55 I would have publicly applauded Comptroller Maragos if, after following protocol with the Friends of Nassau County Recreation audit, he shouted from his rooftop demanding a criminal investigation. I would have publicly applauded Comptroller Maragos if he had exposed, for example, the county’s egregious contracting process that D.A. Singas had the fortitude to investigate and describe as a “recipe for corruption” because it is not insulated “from improper influ-

ence, manipulation, collusion and fraud.” Instead, he followed another “protocol” — that of the Nassau GOP, a protocol of party leader and elected official protection which seems to have led him to otherwise call no attention to this issue when it was in his power to do so in a way that makes a difference. I will also applaud Comptroller Maragos if he publicly demands that NIFA use its broad powers to impose fiscal discipline on the county to achieve a truly balanced

budget under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, rather than, as he continues to do, heralding supposed “budgetary surpluses” using other means which consider borrowed money to be “revenue” and budgets to be “balanced” thereby. And if Comptroller Maragos proposes and is successful in fighting for Nassau to adopt fiscal practices which balance its budget under GAAP, I will support a committee commissioned to erect a statue in his honor.

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Help Wanted ARC OF DELAWARE COUNTY seeks dynamic professionals to lead our nationally recognized organization in supporting people with I/DD in living personally fulfilling lives. Positions include: Chief Services Officer Speech Pathologist Supervisor/Life Coach 10 Assistant Director of Residential Services House Manager. Apply: www.delarc.org

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Doctor’s office, Part Time. Wednesday & Friday from 10am-4pm. Phones, data entry, filing, scanning. Experience a plus. Please fax resume to 516-498-9005

BENEFITS CONSULTANT: AFLAC Fortune 500 Company. With an AFLAC career, there are no limits to what you can achieve. It’s a unique opportunity to take control of your career and set your own unlimited goals. Looking for individuals to grow with the largest provider of voluntary employee benefits in the country. Sales experience welcome but not necessary. Lifetime vesting renewals. Office located in Garden City. Please call Director of District Sales, Bill Whicher 516-574-1064

CUSTODIAL POSITION FULL TIME for church in Garden City. Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm and every other Sunday. Custodial experience necessary. Please send resume to ecavolo@thegccc.org

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North Shore Village is seeking Public Safety Officers Must be available for all shifts including overnight, and weekends. Must Have NYS Driver's License and NYS Security Guard License Retirees Welcome

CHILDCARE CENTER, new and beautiful is opening at Trinity Episcopal Church Roslyn! We are beginning our interview process for Director, Head Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Assistant Director. Full time and part time positions. Competitive pay scale. Tremendous opportunity to be part of a new project serving the children and families of our community at the beginning stages! Please send resume ASAP to jobapplicationstrinity@gmail.com All qualified applicants welcome to apply. Please do not call Parish office. Interviews begin week of April 18. CHILDCARE P/T: SUMMER CHILDCARE needed for our two children starting June 27 until end of August. Mondays, Tuesday & Wednesdays. Perfect driving record, own transportation and great references a must. Garden City resident & GC Pool membership preferred. 516-314-8719

Email resume to publicsafety@villageofeasthills.org. No Phone Calls. Please do not respond unless you have the Security Guard License. 8hr/16hr certificates ONLY do not qualify The Village Of East Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Park Attendants and Lifeguards 1. Are you looking for an exciting summer job with competitive pay and an upbeat environment? 2. Would you like to spend the summer at the finest park facilities with the largest municipal pool on Long Island? 3. Do you like the outdoors? Then our position is a perfect fit for you! REQUIREMENTS: • At least 16 years of age • Lifeguards must be Nassau County Certified • Available to work through Labor Day weekend To apply: Contact The Park at East Hills at 516-484-9800, e-mail us at: clastraglio@villageofeasthills.org or simply visit Village Hall on a business day from 9am-4:30pm. We are located at 209 Harbor Hill Road, East Hills, NY 11576. Ask for Christina Lastraglio to get an application. The Village Of East Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer

DISPLAY ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Blank Slate Media, a fast growing chain of 6 award winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for an energetic, service oriented professional with good communication skills to sell display, web and email advertising. Earn up to $60,000 in the first year representing 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website as well as 5 publications and 1 website owned by Blank Slate Media’s partner, Litmor Publications. Minimum 2 years outside sales experience required. Must have own car. Protected sales territory, salary plus commission, health insurance, paid holidays and sick days. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to sblank@ theislandnow.com or call Steve Blank at 516-307-1045 x201 DRIVER WANTED: Great Neck family seeking part time driver to be on call to assist family. Duties: daily errands, driving to NYC for events, driving kids, food deliveries, doctor appointments. Seeking experienced, licensed driverdedicated, neat, punctual. Great Neck/nearby resident preferred. Good compensation. Fax resume to Vionette: 516-487-7170 GROUNDSKEEPER/PORTER: Full /Part time person needed to assist with maintenance for Nassau County Co-Op property. $15/hr negotiable. Send Resume to: Fairfield Properties, Attn: John S. 538 Broadhollow Road, 3rd floor, East Melville, NY 11747. OR fax to 631-499-2042 HANDYMAN/HELPER: North Shore Contractor. Must be clean cut, speak English, Driver’s License and some basic construction experience. Call 516-365-6685 HOST/ HOSTESS/ BUSBOY AND SERVER POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Experience preferred. GRIMALDIS PIZZERIA, 980 Franklin Ave, Garden City 516294-6565Ask For Megan HVAC ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT experienced, part time to work 2 or 3 days a week 7am to 4:30pm based on candidate’s availability. Duties include but are not limited to: maintain service calls and dispatch technicians to job sites, client contact, filing, phones, emails, mail, Quickbooks invoicing and data entry, customer payments. Qualified candidates must be able to multi task in a busy office environment, a self starter, able to work independently, meticulous, organized and punctual. Proficient in Word, Outlook and Quickbooks. Please email resume to bizqd5wr@verizon.net or fax to 516-437-6156 NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION PART TIME: Blank Slate Media, a fast growing chain of 6 award winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for a person experienced in Adobe In-Design to lay out classified and legal pages on Tuesday evening. Office conveniently located in Williston Park. To apply please email resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steve Blank 516307-1045 x201

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Situation Wanted CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT: 17 years experience, caregiver/ c ompanion for patients with Alzheimers, Dementia and Hospice. Very professional with excellent references. Available nights and weekends. Gladyl 516-521-9391 CLEANING SERVICES available for homes, apartments & offices. Flexible hours. Available anytime. Experienced with excellent references. Located in West Hempstead. Own supplies & transportation. Free estimates Call Reina 516-643-9341 CLEANING SERVICES AVAILABLE ! 10yrs experience cleaning home & offices. Great references. Specializing in laundry, ironing and deep cleaning. Love animals. Own transportation. Please call Erika 516-406-5680 CLEANING SERVICES AVAILABLE 7 days a week days/nights for homes & offices. Experienced, reliable, honest with excellent references. Own transportation. Own supplies or yours! Call 516-8078756 or 516-426-0184 CLEANING SERVICES FOR OFFICES OR HOMES. Available 7 days a week. Excellent references. Own transportation. Gift Certificates available! Call 516-974-8959 CNA CERTIFIED EXPERIENCED over 10 years in both nursing homes and private cases. Highly recommended with excellent references. Responsible for, but not limited to performing the following: feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients and changing linens. Please feel free to contact with serious inquiries only: Call 862-241-0883 ELDER CARE AVAILABLE Woman from Ukraine is seeking position for full time or part time. Experienced & references available. Please call Olha 516-547-8882 ELDER CARE: Mature woman available to take care of elderly person. Live in or out. 3 or 4 days. Light cleaning, cooking, laundry. Local excellent references. Please call Luisa 516-485-9215 or 516451-1781. Leave message. ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Available to live in or out and nights. Over 20 years experience. Very professional. References furnished upon request. Call Lorraine 347-255-8603

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employment, marketplace ▼ Situation Wanted ELDERCARE COMPANION AVAILABLE: Over 20 yrs experience, Monday to Friday, 3-5 days. Excellent client care. Housekeeping, meals, laundry, errands. Honest, dedicated, reliable. Above average references! Own car. Call Virginia 516-997-3596 EXPERIENCED NURSING AIDE seeking position to take care of elderly. Evenings or weekends. Own car and good references. Please 917-7965917 EXPERIENCED POLISH HOUSE CLEANER Good references. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation. English speaking. Flexible days/hours. I will do a good job. Please call 516-589-5640 HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR available to do any odd jobs around your home yard work, cleaning out & organizing garages and basements, pet sitting, party help, etc. Call Drew 516-7125361 or 516-741-9669 HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE: 15 years of experience, good references, English speaking, own car, very reliable and responsible. Please call us: Lucy or Livia 516-444-6351 NURSING ASSISTANT I’m a certified nursing assistant seeking private home care position. Over 15 years experience. Licensed driver. Available Monday to Friday daytime hours and some weekends. Contact Cynthia 917805-7782 NURSING ASSISTANT: 17+ years experience seeks to care for the elderly. Live in or out. Great references. Driver’s license. Immediate. 917-470-8976 SUMMER BABYSITTER/NANNY: Boston College Nursing Student with own transportation is available in Garden City & Westhampton Beach for full time babysitting July & August. Contact Regan @ 516-633-4549

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Auto For Sale 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LT: Green, 185K miles, 1 owner, well maintained, good condition. Asking $4,000. Call 516-375-1777 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER: White, 2 Door, 130K miles, 1 owner, well maintained, good condition. Asking $2,500. Call 516-375-1777

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Apartment For Rent FLORAL PARK VILLAGE 1st floor. Completely renovated. SS Kitchen, DR, LR, MBR, 2nd BR/or office, full bath. W/D, use of yard with patio & garage. $2150+ utilities. Call Rose, Ford Realty 516-655-7501

Lots for Sale GARDEN CITY: Large 4 rooms. 1 BR, DR, EIK “One Month Free Rent” $2250 “Move right in” 3 rooms, 1 BR, new Kitchen & Bath $2500 up Six rooms 3 BR, new Kitchen, 2 Baths, May 1. $3400 Many other rentals available Garden City Properties 516-746-1563 516-313-8504

NATURAL UNSPOILED COASTAL PROPERTY: There is a place just hours away where you can find abundant natural beauty, clean air and space. Located in Virginia 90 miles south of Ocean City. Lots are 3 to 22 acres and priced $60,000 to $98,000. All are near the shoreline, some with excellent water views. Amenities include community dock and sandy beach. Low taxes and a mild climate. Call 757-442-2171 or email: oceanlandtrust@yahoo.com website http://waverlylots.com

Out Of Town Real Estate GARDEN CITY Art Deco 1 BR with EIK, Living room, 5 huge closets! Top floor between Franklin and Hilton Avenues. Walking distance to LIRR, parks and town center.Pet friendly. Large rooms with southern exposure! SAVE MONEY! ASSUME OUR LEASE THROUGH 11/2016 Available immediately! Live here while you remodel your home! $2,100 Call 516-262-2788

Office Space GARDEN CITY SOUTH Ideal location, mint, large office space, 1st floor. Must see to appreciate. Near LIRR, stores. Available now. $1,475/mth. Call Owner 516-5387474 or 538-7476 WILLISTON PARK Office Space: 2000 sf. available on second floor & 1300 sf on ground floor. Ground floor office newly renovated. Located in Professional Buildin g on Hillside Ave. Parking Lot, near LIRR & parkways. Full commission paid. Tony 516-248-4080

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Community Meetings Continued from Page 59 Village of Lake Success Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting Monday, April 18 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall 318 Lakeville Road Lake Success (516) 482-4411 Manhasset School District Board of Education Budget Adoption and BOCES Budget Adoption/ Board Election Tuesday, April 19 @ 8:00 p.m. Manhasset Secondary School 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset (516) 267-7700 Village of Manorhaven Architectural Review Board Meeting Monday, April 18 @ 7:00 p.m. Village Hall 33 Manorhaven Boulevard Port Washington (516) 883-7000 Village of Manorhaven Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, April 21 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 33 Manorhaven Boulevard Port Washington (516) 883-7000 Village of Mineola Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, April 20 @ 6:30 p.m. Village Hall 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola (516) 746-0750 Mineola Memorial Library Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, April 18 @ 7:00 p.m. 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola (516) 746-8488 Mineola School District Board of Education BOCES Vote Meeting Tuesday, April 19 @ 7:00 p.m. Willis Avenue School 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola (516) 237-2000

Mineola School District Board of Education Business Meeting Thursday, April 21 @ 7:00 p.m. Willis Avenue School 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola (516) 237-2000

Village of Plandome Manor Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, April 19 @ 7:00 p.m. Village Hall 55 Manhasset Ave, Manhasset (516) 627-3701

Village of New Hyde Park Board of Trustees Public Hearing and Meeting Tuesday, April 19 @ 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Village Hall 1420 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 354-0022

Village of Plandome Manor Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting Thursday, April 21 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall 55 Manhasset Ave, Manhasset (516) 627-3701

New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School District Board of Education Work Session Tuesday, April 19 @ 7:30 p.m. Manor Oaks School 1950 Hillside Avenue New Hyde Park (516) 434-2350 Village of North Hills Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, April 20 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 1 Shelter Rock Road, North Hills (516) 627-3451 North Hempstead Town Board/Solid Waste Management Authority Capital Plan Working Session Tuesday, April 19 @ 8 :00 p.m. North Hempstead Town Hall 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset (516) 869-6311 Village of Old Westbury Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, April 18 @ 7:00 p.m. Village Hall 1 Stone Hill Road, Old Westbury (516) 626-0800 Village of Old Westbury Architectural Review Board Meeting Thursday, April 21 @ 8:30 a.m. Village Hall, 1 Stone Hill Road, Old Westbury (516) 626-0800

Port Washington School District Board of Education Meeting (BOCES Budget Vote) Tuesday, April 19 @ 8:00 p.m. Schreiber High School 101 Campus Drive, Port Washington (516) 767-5805 Village of Roslyn Architectural Review Board Meeting Monday, April 18 @ 9:00 a.m. Village Hall 1200 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn (516) 621-1961 Roslyn School District Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, April 19 @ 8:00 p.m. Roslyn High School 475 Round Hill Road Roslyn Heights (516) 801-5100 Village of Roslyn Estates Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting Wednesday, April 20 @ 7:45 p.m. Village Hall 25 The Tulips, Roslyn Estates (516) 621-3541 Sewanhawka School District Board of Education Meeting and BOCES Budget Vote Tuesday, April 19 @ 7:30 p.m. Sewanhawka High School 500 Tulip Ave, Floral Park (516) 488-9600 Meetings are held at the respective Village Halls except where noted. All meetings, dates and times are subject to change.

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LIU Post women rout Bridgeport, UDC B y T h omas S cavetta On Saturday, April 9, the third-ranked LIU Post women’s lacrosse team (9-2) wrapped up a three game home stand with an impressive 19-0 shutout against ECC rival, the University of the District of Colombia. The Pioneers improved to 4-0 in conference play as they staged an offensive onslaught in the first half, scoring 10 unanswered goals in the first 15 minutes of action. After the Pioneers jumped out of the gate, the Firebirds settled down defensively. However, they couldn’t stall for long, as they surrendered another three goals to give the hosts a 12-0 cushion at the intermission. Senior attacker Emily Delaney paved the way with seven points (2G, 5A). Bird found the back of the net three times and won five face-offs in the opening stanza. Heading into the second half, the Pioneers kept their foot on the gas, tacking on another seven goals, sending UDC to 1-8 in the season as they still search for their first conference win. Just about everyone got involved in the stat-sheet, as Junior midfielder Kelly Backus, senior defender/ midfielder Kaitlin Gaghan and sophomore defender Chelsea Karr all logged their first goals of the season. Delaney finished with a game-high nine points (3G, 6A) and also added three ground balls and two draws to her impressive performance. Her fel-

LIU Post’s Trish Brisotti (No. 29) in pursuit. low attacker, Bird, finished her day with four points (3 G, 1 A). Douglas chipped in on the scoring parade with a pair of goals and an assist for three points. Freshman midfielder Ryan McKinney and senior attacker

Jessica Marsh also netted two goals apiece for the Pioneers. LIU Post dominated in nearly every statistical category, as they out-shot the Firebirds by a 6-to1 margin (30-5) and secured a 22-7 edge in ground balls.

In addition to converting on each of their free-position opportunities, the Pioneers won 20-of21 draw controls. LIU Post cruised to a 15-1 victory against the University of Bridgeport on Wednesday, April

6, in an East Coast Conference duel at LIU Post’s Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium, in Brookville. Offensively, the Pioneers erupted behind the lights of junior attacker Connor Bird, who totaled a career-high seven points (5 G, 2 A). She also won a game-best four draws. In the opening stanza, the Pioneers came out guns blazing, as they went on a 9-0 tear in the first 30 minutes of action. Bird led the Pioneers with four goals and one assist as she opened up the scoring and rounded it out with an unassisted tally with 11 seconds remaining in the half. McKinney got the wheels rolling for the Pioneers early in the second half, striking twice in the first nine minutes. In addition, freshman attacker Lindsay Montgomery tacked on her first collegiate goal at the 3:59 mark. In the cage, sophomore goalie Olivia Kirk and senior net-minder Kasey Kephart combined to make three saves for the Pioneers, with a stout defense throughout the entire game. Junior defender/midfielder Cara Douglas scooped up four ground balls, won three draws and added two caused turnovers in the victory. Backus forced three turnovers and collected two ground balls. This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

Port Washington PAL opens spring registration The Port Washington Police Athletic League (PW PAL) announced that registration is open and ongoing for 2016 Spring Sports Programs. Continuously operating since 1948, PW PAL is the oldest youth sports organization in Port Washington and the only to offer professional coaching in all it’s programs. Spring 2016 PW PAL is offering professionally run programs in T-Ball, Soccer, Tennis, Baseball, Softball and Basketball. All programs play at Sunset Park on Lower Main Street, the only fields in

town with lights allowing night games. tions on which seasons you can play. We PW PAL offers open registration in all field teams at the 10U, 12U, 14U, and our younger athlete programs. 16U levels, the only program “We never turn a that goes beyond Little child away for League age. Athany reason,” letes don’t stop PW PAL Exloving their ecutive Direcsport when tor Rob Elkins they become said. teenagers and “The PW we recognize that PAL D-Backs are the by offering professionbest option in the area for real ally run travel programs at the cost competitive Softball. We offer teams in of a non profit,” Elkins said. Spring, Summer and Fall with no restricThe D-Backs win championships

every year, use only independent professional coaches and play a true travel schedule while remaining true to our roots as a community based non-profit. “We don’t make cuts, we make players,” Elkins said. Starting May 2016 PW PAL will also offer the only outdoor Basketball League on the North Shore. Registration open for teams and individual players. Full details, registration and payment options along with information on our Coaches all available at www.pwpal. org

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Cosmos sink Armada for second win The New York Cosmos remained atop of the NASL Spring Season standings after defeating Jacksonville Armada FC 2-0 at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium Sunday evening. Forward Jairo Arrieta scored his first Cosmos goal and midfielder Adam Moffat scored his second in as many matches. Given the starting role up top for a second straight match, Arrieta opened the scoring in the 29th minute. Cosmos goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer played a ball deep inside Jacksonville Armada FC’s territory that midfielder Juan Arango headed into space for Arrieta. The Costa Rican did not squander his chance, blasting a one-timer off the body of Armada goalkeeper Miguel Gallardo that trickled past the goal line for the go-ahead tally. Arrieta earned Emirates Man of the Match honors, while Maurer recorded his second consecutive shutout. “We were fighting, and we found a goal in the first half that gave us some oxygen,” said Cosmos Head Coach Giovanni Savarese after the match. “I’ve tried to repay the coaching staff for trusting me,” Arrieta said. “Juan [Arango] and I have Photo courtesy New York Cosmos formed a partnership where he Sebastián Guenzatti controls the ball for the Cosmos as Jacksonville’s Patrick Otte closes in. moves ahead of me or vice-versa “It’s great coming in and ers and left the ball for Arango. points and a three-goal advanto try to confuse our opponent.” penalty area. The Scottish midHalftime substitute Adam fielder welcomed the look with making an impact,” said Mof- The ensuing shot was partially tage on the Carolina RailHawks Moffat scored next to give New a blast to the far side and past fat. “To have some effect on the blocked and caromed off the in goal differential. The team will travel to Michael A. Carroll crossbar. game by scoring felt good.” York some breathing room. In Gallardo. With the victory the Cosmos Stadium in Indianapolis next to Arrieta and Arango nearly “The second half was differthe 55th minute Croatian midfielder Niko Kranjčar, making his ent. We looked more like our- combined for a third Cosmos improve to 2-0-0 on the young take on Indy Eleven this Saturfirst Cosmos start, found a wide- selves,” Savarese said. “The clean goal in the 90th minute, when NASL season, remaining atop the day, April 16. Kickoff is slated for CHERRY - 1-8 Page GENERAL 08-28-15_Layout 1 8/25/15 12:04 PM Page 1 open Moffat at the edge of the sheet for us was very important.” Arrieta weaved through defend- Spring Season standings with six 7:30 p.m.

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