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Charlotte Saliou, Secretary Mineola, NY 11501 Debra Del Vecchio, President, Jerry Bright to doors in 1998 in Manhasset, New of School aim is to prepare our students Phone: 516-742-5555 of Laura Kang, Head Friends Academy Parent Dolly Chugh, Ph.D. York with a Primary classroom lead creative and productive lives Fax: 516-742-1989 John Crish Robin Wachtler, Vice President, of We moved to our presgrowth students. the 7 to contribute which Executive Committee Valerie DiFebo, Chair Grades: 9th through 12th Former Friends Academy Parent, ent location in Great Neck in 2001. both God’s kingdom Jennifer Casey Ken Fabricant Class of 1983 have two Primary and our nation. Karli E. F. Hagedorn (’74) (Trustee President - Bro. Thomas J. 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County OKs $440K for Grist Mill fix

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Money to kickstart estimated $1.4M restoration of structure built in 1700s BY LU K E TOR R A N C E Town of North Hempstead historian Howard Kroplick has photographic evidence that eﬀorts to renovate the Roslyn Grist Mill — which was built in the 1700s — have been going on for years. “I have a photo from 1976, and there’s a sign in front saying that it will be restored soon,” he said. Now, after decades of false starts, money has come through for much-needed renovation work. Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove) announced last week that the county had approved $440,000 to help begin the project. “I am delighted — and relieved — that Nassau County will be providing the long-awaited funding to kickstart the restoration of a historic treasure in the heart of Roslyn,” she said in a statement. “I am looking forward to the day when the Roslyn Grist Mill is once

again open for visitors and bringing Long Island’s rich colonial history alive.” Kroplick said the county funds will be added to a fund that includes $500,000 from the state and about $500,000 from a local historic trust. The combined $1.4 million will help cover the expensive first phase of the renovation that will stabilize the structure. The Roslyn Landmark Society will lead the restoration eﬀorts. According to Kroplick’s research, a grist mill has operated on the site since the 1700s. The current structure, located on Old Northern Boulevard across from Roslyn Pond, was built sometime between 1715 and 1741 by Jeremiah Williams. It is a rare example of a Dutch-framed watermill built for industrial use. The grist mill was mentioned by President George Washington in a 1790 diary entry when he Continued on Page 59

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Nassau County Legislator Joshusa Lafazan, left, Nassau County Auxiliary Police Deputy Inspector Kevin Meller, center, and Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker at National Night Out, aimed at raising community police awareness, at Broadway Commons. See story on page 20.

Valet parking allowed except in G.N. Plaza BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN

mented that a lack of valet parking might have contributed to its fall. But, Trustee Gerry SchWhen Element Seafood on South Station Plaza in Great neiderman said, the village has Neck Plaza shut down last little choice in the matter. “If there were a way we month, business owners com-

could do [valet parking] legally, believe me, we would be doing it,” Schneiderman said, recalling an experiment with it as a “total disaster.” Of the 29 villages in Blank Continued on Page 59

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Roslyn Lumber lofts completed 3 of 5 apartments already leased BY R E B ECC A K L A R

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Children enter the renovated Clinton G. Martin Park pool on June 30, when the construction was unveiled despite violations issued from the fire marshal’s office.

Pool opened without fire safety approval Chief marshal opposed Clinton Martin reopening BY R E B ECC A K L A R When North Hempstead town oﬃcials cut the ribbon on the $23 million Clinton G. Martin Park pool renovations in June, they unveiled a new water slide, kiddie pool and diving boards. What they didn’t unveil was a fire safety system – which prompted the Nassau County fire marshal’s oﬃce to issue a violation the day before the June 30 opening and recommend the pool not open. The renovated pool project had approved plans to include a fire alarm and fire sprinkler system, Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro said in an interview. Upon a scheduled inspection on June 29, the fire marshal’s

office found the safety systems were not ready for the scheduled opening date, he said. More than a month has gone by and while progress has been made, the systems are still not yet complete and ready for approval, Uttaro said. “Being over a month into the pool operating and this issue still isn’t resolved, that’s a little bit surprising,” Uttaro said. He added that the town has not ignored this issue and has been updating the fire marshal’s office on progress. “From that perspective, of course we’re waiting to hear, but we’re optimistic that this problem is going to get resolved,” Uttaro said. At the unveiling, town officials touted their success at following through on a promise to

only keep the pool closed for one season during renovations. “Sure enough, it’s June 30 and we’re ready to rock and roll,” Supervisor Judi Bosworth said at the grand opening. In a statement, North Hempstead spokeswoman Carole Trottere said the pool was opened with a fire watch system in place, “which is permissible and safe.” Trottere added that the contractors are still finishing work on the site and the alarm and sprinklers will be complete before they leave. The pool is open until Sept. 3. While the systems are being installed, the town is using a “24hour human fire watch,"which is an accepted fire safety system used while the fire suppression Continued on Page 59

Five new luxury rental loft apartments are complete at the Roslyn Lumber Yard mixeduse building in Roslyn Village, developers Kevin Dursun and John Santos announced Tuesday. Dursun and Santos, both long-time Roslyn residents, converted a commercial space in the building located at 1721 Lumber Road in Roslyn into the five two-bedroom, twobathroom apartments, ranging in size from 1,423 to 2,122 square feet. Leases for three of the five new apartments were signed during construction. The listings are represented by" Wendy Sanders of Douglas Elliman Real Estate. In a Douglas Elliman news release, the developers said the apartments were designed to “reflect what today’s tenants are looking for; large, open spaces with custom finishes throughout.” Each loft has a second-story master bedroom suite with

a 14-foot ceiling, master bath, walk-in closet and private balcony overlooking the water. The lofts have ceiling-tofloor windows overlooking the water. Tenants also have access to the building’s furnished and landscaped rooftop deck, which has a view of the village and Hempstead Harbor, and the fitness center. Information on the rents for the remaining two lofts was not immediately available. The Roslyn Lumber Yard opened in 2016 and now has 25 luxury rentals and an assortment of upscale retail stores. “In a short amount of time, we’ve carved out a niche of eclectic, high-quality retail businesses in the beauty and health category,” Dursun said. “…On the residential side, we’re thrilled that the apartments have been so well-received and that we’ve already rented three of the five lofts by the strength of the Roslyn Lumber Yard brand and positive word of mouth.”

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Five new luxury loft apartments are complete at the Roslyn Lumber Yard mixed-use building.

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G.N. woman fatally stabs visitor: cops Homeowner, 66, charged with 2nd-degree murder after assault on English woman BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN Using a kitchen knife, a Great Neck woman fatally stabbed a visitor from England without warning on Monday, saying she had to “rid the house of evil,” Nassau County police said. The woman, Faye Doomchin, 66, was arrested at her home on North Road and charged with second-degree murder. Through an attorney, she pleaded not guilty at her arraignment on Tuesday. The victim, a 60-year-old woman whose identity was withheld pending notification of family members, was on a threeweek visit to the United States and had just met Doomchin, police said. Robert Gottlieb of Manhattan, Doomchin’s defense attorney, said in a telephone interview that the case has been “devastating to everybody” involved. “There are no words to adequately express how tragic this case really is,” Gottlieb said. “There has been a long history of mental illness and Ms. Doom-

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Faye Doomchin, 66, is escorted to a police vehicle. chin has been struggling with that and has been under the care of doctors for an extended period of time.”

Detective Lt. Stephen Fitzgerald said Doomchin was socializing with a male friend living “in the Queens area” and

a female friend of his visiting from England. Together they had lunch, bought cake and returned to the home, Fitzgerald

said, before Doomchin allegedly stabbed the woman once in the chest with a kitchen knife around 3:53 p.m. “They were talking and the woman [Doomchin] made statements that she did not like the woman from England,” Fitzgerald said, “that she needed ‘to rid the house of evil.’” Fitzgerald also said the stabbing was not premeditated, there were “no incidents prior to this,” alcohol was not involved and Doomchin did not know the English woman beforehand. Vigilant Fire Company Chief Joshua Charry said the fire company dispatched an ambulance to deal with a stabbing at a North Road home just before 4 p.m. on Monday. However, he said, Nassau County police advised Vigilant to not go forward as they were responding. Charry said the victim was transported to North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, where she was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m. Fitzgerald said Doomchin Continued on Page 58

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Young inventors gather at Port camp 140 K-6 kids spend week creating racing bots, robotic dogs and mini-mansions that light up

let the magic happen,” Ted, a returning inventor, explained in an interview. Ted was one of the 140 young inventors on the North Shore gathered for Camp Invention in Port Washington, a weeklong camp helping children from kindergarten to sixth grade create little racing bots, robotic dogs and mini-mansions that light up. This marks the third year of the program, which started in 2016 with only 42 students and a teacher duo jumping between different lessons. Rachel Gilliar, the director of Camp Invention, said her children first went to Camp Invention when its closest location was in Rockville Centre on the South Shore. “I thought it was a really interesting program and I could PHOTO BY JANELLE CLAUSEN see the impact it had on how they thought over the course of Recyclebot, with his creator Zachy, gets to work. the year,” Gilliar said, recalling how her children then wanted to School, Ted, 9, places some fi nFriday. BY JA N E LL E ishing touches on Waffleman – Then, with a quick move, the fix broken things and take stuff CL AUSEN “completely ridiculous, though I dog lights up and takes off down apart to see how it works. Gilliar said she then called On the second day of Camp love ridiculous” – a small robotic the round table barking. Camp Invention, the nonprofit dog he will be taking home on “You just fl ip the switch and Invention in Weber Middle

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A young inventor holds up her new robot dog, one of the many creations built in the classrooms of Weber Middle School in Port Washington. of the same name that runs the weeklong camps, which in turn encouraged her to volunteer and eventually lead a program. “They designed the camp by studying the way actual inventors played as children and tried to model the program on that,” Gilliar said. “So the goal here is Continued on Page 69

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Pols get high grades on environment

Conservation league report card ranks D’Urso at 100 percent, Phillips at 92 percent BY LU K E TORRANCE State Sen. Elaine Phillips and state Assemblymen Anthony D’Urso and Charles Lavine all received ratings over 90 percent on an environmental scorecard released by a voters group. The report was put together by the New York League of Conservation Voters. State senators and assemblymen were graded on whether they took pro-environment votes on legislation. Both D’Urso (D-Port Washington) and Lavine (D-Glen Cove) received perfect 100 percent ratings, while Phillips (RFlower Hill) received 92 percent. The average score on Long Island was 74 percent for assemblymen and 85 percent for senators. Only Assemblyman Edward Ra (RFranklin Square) failed to clear 90. He was given a 69 percent rating, which was an improvement over his 63 percent score in 2017. “I always take these scorecards with a grain of salt,” Ra said of his ranking. Ra said that he was unfairly punished by the scorecard’s methodology. By the methodology, legislators are also given a positive mark if they co-sponsor a bill that does not make the floor for a vote. If a legislator does not co-sponsor

Waste Reduction.” None of them were voted on by the full Assembly. He also received demerits for “The Community Preservation Fund for the Town of Bethlehem,” which would have allowed the town to establish a community preservation fund. Ra voted in support of the bill in 2017, but an attempt to pass it again in 2018 did not reach the floor and Ra did not co-sponsor it. The carryout bag bill was also the only mark against Phillips. Like the Assembly version, this bill did not make it out of committee and Phillips did not co-sponsor it. Phillips touted her high mark. “I am grateful to the League for recognizing my eﬀorts to reach across the aisle and find bipartisan solutions that are helping to make Long Island an even better, safer and cleaner place to live and raise our families,” she said in a statement. Phillips, who raised her score from State Sen. Elaine Phillips 81 percent in 2017, received praise from the bill, he or she receives a demerit even league President"Marcia Bystryn. “Phillips has"proven her commitment if the bill is never voted on. Ra received marks against him for to our environment through her legisla“Toxic Show and Tell,” a bill that would tive record,”" Bystryn said." “She has inestablish a list of chemicals highly harm- troduced several pieces of legislation to ful to children, a bill preserving agricul- protect our water" supply including retural land and a bill for “Carryout Bag quiring stricter testing.”

D’Urso, who received a 94 percent grade the year before, also touted the NYLCV’s endorsement. “I look forward to working with the League on issues such as preserving our drinking water supply and maintaining the Long Island Sound,” he said in a statement. “We all need to work together to preserve our planet.” Lavine was happy to receive a perfect score and promised not to rest on his laurels. “I’m very honored and humbled to receive the NYLCV’s perfect score,” he said. “Given the damage to Mother Nature"being perpetrated by the Trump administration, it is all the more reason for each of us who care about our children’s and grandchildren’s future to stand up and fight.” Around the state, Democrats ranked ahead of Republicans in support. The Senate Democratic Conference received a 92 percent score and the Assembly Democratic Conference received" an 83. The Senate Republican Conference was given a 60 percent score, with the Assembly Republican Conference close behind at 59 percent. Reach reporter Luke Torrance by email at ltorrance@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516-307-1045, ext. 214, or follow him on Twitter @LukeATorrance.

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Brother, can you spare $300 million? State oversight authority offers hope for county request to borrow money to pay refunds BY LU K E TOR R A N C E

Nassau County is looking to borrow $300 million to pay oﬀ the $360 million in tax refunds owed to residents. The county would borrow $100 million this year and $200 million in 2019. Those funds would reduce the money owed, which is accruing interest at rates up to 9 percent each year, according to a Newsday report. Whether the county will actually be able to borrow the money remains to be seen. The Nassau Interim Finance Authority, which oversees the county’s finances, has opposed the use of bonding to pay the tax refunds. Earlier this month, NIFA rejected a request from the county to borrow $23 million to help oﬀset a $45 million judgment won by two Nassau County men who were wrongly imprisoned for 18 years. But in an interview with Newsday, NIFA Chairman Adam Barsky suggested that the panel might approve the $300 million bond as long as the county had a plan going forward to pay refunds to taxpayers without borrowing. The lone NIFA director to support the county’s $23 million request to borrow, Howard Weitzman, said that Nassau was facing “an exceptional situation given the amount in question.”

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Nassau County Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building Before the measure gets to NIFA, it must receive approval from at least 13 of the 19 Nassau County legislators. Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggiWhitton (D-Glen Cove) said the county was moving in the right direction on paying off its tax refunds, which have been hanging over Nassau for years. “First, we finally hired a real assessor, which really makes a difference because we haven’t had a real one in years,” she said. “Second, we’re updating the tax rolls. The third step would be to pay off this backlog.” In June, the Legislature voted on two

measures to address the county’s tax refunds. One was a measure that created the" Nassau County Disputed Assessment Fund, which gives the county the authority to charge a fee on commercial properties that will go toward covering future assessment refunds but will not reduce the county’s backlog. Another measure, which would have given the county the ability to borrow funds through NIFA, was voted down. The plan would have allowed the county to borrow at a lower rate of interest due to NIFA’s bet-

ter bond rating but would have spread the payments out until 2041, requiring NIFA to continue its oversight of county finances until then. DeRiggi-Whitton voted in favor of the measure and said it was a missed opportunity at the time. Her opinion has not changed. “The rates would’ve been less if [we borrowed through NIFA],” she said. “It would only keep NIFA as pertaining to the bonds, not as"an"oversight committee.” Presiding Oﬃcer Richard Nicolello (RNew Hyde Park) disagreed. “There would be some saving from borrowing through NIFA but …"NIFA costs us over $2 million per year for lawyers and outside consultants,” he said. “So whatever savings there were from borrowing"through NIFA would have been outweighed by the cost of its existence.” He also criticized NIFA and county Democrats for their current willingness to borrow. “This is something [former Nassau County Executive Ed] Mangano had proposed to do also, and the Democrats and NIFA said no,” he said. “They’ve done a complete 180.”"" DeRiggi-Whitton said that the county did not have much of a choice at this point. “If someone wants to go after the [$360 million] right now, the county would have to pay it,” she said. “It’s a bad situation to be in.”

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Feds revise Mangano indictments Add 11 examples of ex county exec’s wife allegedly lying to FBI agents ahead of Oct. trial BY LU K E TORRANCE

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Federal prosecutors filed a superseding indictment last Wednesday against former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and his wife, Linda, ahead of the couple’s retrial in October. Although the charges facing the Manganos remain the same as their original trial, the indictment includes 11 examples in writing of Linda Mangano allegedly lying to FBI agents. Ed Mangano will once again face charges of extortion, conspiracy to commit federal program bribery, honest services wire fraud and conspiracy to obstruct justice, totaling seven counts in all. Linda Mangano is facing five counts of obstruction of justice and false statements. Both pleaded not guilty to the charges on Wednesday. The Manganos are returning to trial after spending 12 weeks earlier this year

in the federal courthouse in Central Islip, where the jury was unable to reach a decision. The superseding indictment also removed all mention of former Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto, who went on trial with the Manganos in March but was found not guilty on all counts in May. The trio was on trial over their alleged relationship with! restaurateur! Harendra Singh. Singh testified that!he had showered the Manganos with free meals, gifts and a! $450,000 no-show job for Linda Mangano in exchange for lucrative deals and county contracts. Singh said that Venditto received similar treatment, including free meals and limousine!rides, in exchange for millions in loan guarantees from Oyster Bay. While the jury was able to reach a verdict on Venditto in a few days, deliberations for the Manganos dragged on

for over a week before U.S. District Judge Joan Azrack declared a mistrial. Linda Mangano’s alleged lies were not formally included!in prosecutorial court papers for the first trial, and as a result, some jurors were unsure which of her comments to the FBI were allegedly lies. In order to clarify, the superseding indictment includes examples of alleged lies such as Mangano claiming she handled menu changes for Singh’s restaurants and met with him three to four times per week. All of the alleged lies detail her work with Singh, which Singh testified that Linda did not actually do. The retrial of the Manganos will begin on Oct. 9. in Central Islip. Reach reporter Luke Torrance by email at ltorrance@ theislandnow.com, by phone at 516-307-1045, ext. 214, or follow him on Twitter @LukeATorrance.

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Town Board to weigh civic proposals North Hempstead officials set hearing dates for Herricks stop signs, graffiti law BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N

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Town officials gave credit to Lakeville Estates civic leader Bill Catrone for inspiring a series of proposed measures at a Town Board meeting Tuesday night, ranging from stop signs to a law on paint used to cover graffiti. According to the resolutions, the Town Board will vote on installing stop signs in Herricks at the intersections of Linden Street and Pine Street, Center Drive and Pine Street, and West Street and North Street on Sept. 6. “This came to us as a result of a petition from Bill Cutrone on behalf of the Lakeville Estates Civic Association,” Councilman Peter Zuckerman said. “Bill, you did such a terrific job putting together this petition and really getting everyone together on this issue.” When asked if he wanted to say something on the issue at the meeting, Catrone declined. The town also set a public hearing date of Sept. 6 for a proposed law that would mandate paint used to cover graffiti “be of the same or substantially similar color as the surface upon which the graffiti was made.” “So Mr. Cutrone has been very busy,” Supervisor Judi Bosworth said, prompting

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Bill Cutrone, president of the Lakeville Estates Civic Association. some laughter from board members. In unrelated town business, town board members awarded a $72,050 contract to PROCHAMPS, a Florida-based subsidiary of Community Champions, a property management and registration company, to work as the coordinator of its housing quality improvement program. The position, to be funded by a $159,000 grant from the state attorney general’s oﬃce, aims to help the town as-

semble a comprehensive list of abandoned properties and eventually create a plan to address them. In other town business, the board authorized an application for a $125,000 grant geared toward a water quality improvement plan for Manhasset Bay. Bosworth said the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee would partially match the grant with a $41,805 contribution in a “mixture of in kind services and cash.”

The town also approved rescinding parking restrictions on Summit Road between upper and lower Crescent Road in Port Washington. De Giorgio said that high school students had parked in the area but that since 1998, when Paul D. Schrieber High School added a new student parking lot, it hasn’t been an issue. Leslie Kress, a Summit Road resident, aﬃrmed that no students have parked down the block and said that since the area is one of one-car driveways, the restrictions made it harder for residents and guests. In other town business, the town amended a service agreement with PlayPower LT Farmington Inc. to replace a splash pad at Donald Street Park in Roslyn Heights. Originally the company was to be paid $14,580.99, but a set of cracks in the subbase and the need for more surface material because the space was larger than originally thought required an additional payment of $5,738.71 for services, the resolution said. “The splash pad is really the first of many things of what we’d like to do,” Zuckerman said. In unrelated town business, the town held oﬀ on awarding a $1.52 million bid to a contractor for fixing the Leeds Pond culvert in Plandome Manor.

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Taught with forged nursing license: DA NHP woman charged with teaching at Adelphi University, 2nd school without certification BY R E B ECC A K L A R A New Hyde Park woman was arrested after allegedly teaching nursing classes at Adelphi University and the Borough of Manhattan Community College with a forged nursing license, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced Thursday. Sophia Clarke, 48, was released on her own recognizance after her arraignment last Wednesday before District Court Judge David Goodsell. She is due back in court Sept. 14. and faces charges of second-degree grand larceny, second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and first-degree scheme to defraud. Clarke faces up to seven years in prison. “Because of their lifesaving role in our health-care system, it’s essential that only licensed professionals be allowed [to] teach nursing to students,” Singas said in a news release. Clarke began teaching at Borough of Manhattan Community College in August 2011.

records. She allegedly never told the school and continued teaching, according to prosecutors. Clarke was hired to teach in the Adelphi nursing program in August 2012 and allegedly provided the school with forged licenses listing an April 2014 expiration date, according to prosecutors. Prosecutors also allege that Clarke resubmitted forged licenses with 2017 expiration dates to the university. A valid nursing requirement is required to teach at both schools. In a statement, Adelphi spokesman Todd Wilson said the university became aware of the situation in late March and Clarke was immediately terminated. Adelphi reported the situPHOTO COURTESY OF THE NASSAU COUNTY ation “to the appropriate state DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE licensing organization,” Wilson said.! Clarke was placed on adminSophia Clarke, 48, of New Hyde Park, was arrested after istrative assignment at!Borough allegedly teaching nursing at Adelphi University without a of Manhattan Community Collicense, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas lege and will not be assigned to said. teach “as the matter is pursued In February 2012 Clarke’s was found guilty of professional internally,” Borough of Manhatlicense was revoked when she misconduct, according to state tan Community College spokes-

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man Manny Romero said in a statement. Romero also said that the school is working with investigators regarding Clarke. State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia said the state Education Department’s Oﬃce of the Professions!“investigates and prosecutes professional misconduct in more than 50 licensed professions to help protect New Yorkers.” “We are grateful for our continuing partnership with the Nassau County District Attorney and her team of professionals as we work together to ensure the public is protected against the dangers of unlicensed practice,” Elia said.! Senior Assistant District Attorney April Montgomery of the Financial Crimes Bureau is prosecuting the case. Clarke is represented by Oscar Holt III. Eﬀorts to reach Holt were unavailing.! Reach reporter Rebecca Klar by email at rklar@theislandnow. com, by phone at 516-307-1045, ext. 204, or follow her on Twitter @rebeccaklar_.

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Merchant Marine Academy offers plan Calls for creating culture in which every academy member is ‘respected’ and ‘valued’ BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy released its five-year strategic plan last week, listing institutional culture, governance and leadership, and communications among its priorities. The plan was forged through interviews with over 700 midshipmen, faculty, staﬀ members, people in the maritime industry and other stakeholders, according to administrators, as well as a two-day meeting with more than 160 participants. “On the eve of celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Academy’s dedication, we are postured to go to even greater heights,” Rear Adm. Mark Buzby, the head of the U.S. Maritime Admistration, which oversees the academy, and Superintendent James Helis said in a joint letter. “The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Strategic Plan 2018-2023 charts our course for navigating towards the future together.” The letter also notes several victories by athletics team and a first-time pass rate of 90 percent on Coast Guard licensing examinations, as well as the Class of 2022 having “the highest percentage of women ever.” The academy said women make up 23 percent of the class.

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The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy released its 2018-23 strategic plan last Tuesday. The plan’s release follows the academy’s full re-accreditation by the Middle States Commission, a nonprofit academic accreditation agency, which had placed

the academy on warning for failing to meet five of its standards. The report highlighted issues with institutional planning, leadership and gov-

ernance, administration, student support services, planning, and resources. Sea Year, when midshipmen spend time aboard a merchant vessel, was also suspended in 2016 to hold student training following reports of bullying, sexual assault and harassment. The men’s soccer season was canceled in 2017 due to a federal investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by seven of its players on a team bus. The students were deferred from graduation before commencement, leading to a lawsuit from the students. They were ultimately able to graduate and receive their diplomas and licenses after private meetings. Since the report’s release, the academy has hired people to deal with sexual misconduct, expanded its sexual assault prevention and response program, and added a hotline for midshipmen serving during Sea Year, according to Helis. According to the strategic plan, the academy wants to “cultivate an institutional culture in which every Academy community member is respected, valued and can fulfill his or her maximum potential as a leader of exemplary character.” The goals include instilling “a sense of personal responsibility” and building Continued on Page 51

350 ex neonatal care patients say thanks BY R E B ECC A K L A R

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Weighing only 2 pounds, 4 ounces," Maverick Saatchi was born at 31 weeks gestation. Maverick underwent his first surgery at just 24 hours old to fix an abnormal connection between his esophagus and trachea. Saatchi’s initial stay at Cohen Children’s Medical Center was for eight and a half weeks. He has returned to Cohen for nine additional procedures and a total of 15 hospital stays. Each time, he walks in with a smile, his mother said. “It’s taken us a long time to get to a happy and healthy boy,” Morgan Saatchi, a Merrick resident, said in a Cohen news release. “…The fact that he’s happy to be here is a testament to the people.” Maverick, now 4, is just one of 350 former Cohen Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patients who returned to the hospital recently to celebrate the unit’s 35th anniversary. Since the unit’s founding in 1993, the operation has grown from two neonatologists to 22, according to the news release. The unit currently has 57 beds and uses the latest neonatology equipment,

according to the release. Cohen’s NICU also has access to Northwell Health’s SkyHealth emergency helicopter if needed. In 2017, Cohen’s NICU treated 2,088 patients, according to the release. “All in all, we are very proud,” Dr. Joanna Beachy, associate chief of perinatal medicine and neonatology, said in the release. “It’s a team eﬀort — doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists and nutritionists — everybody is involved in making sure that we have the best outcome that we can.” Tiﬀany Collado, mother of 4-yearold Jacob, also came out to celebrate the care her son received from Cohen when he was born 10 weeks premature at 3 pounds, 4 ounces. Jacob has chronic lung disease, and his 11-month stay at Cohen included six surgeries, five blood transfusions, four rounds of high-dose steroids and"a tracheostomy with ventilator support and a surgically placed feeding tube. Jacob also battled hydrocephalus and meningitis. “When I tell Jacob’s story I don’t remember living it,” Collado, a Selden resident, said in the release. “My experience here was amazing. Before I came here Continued on Page 58

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MTA headed down wrong track

S&P reduces bond rating, citing ‘sizable funding challenges’; increased borrowing costs feared BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN The S&P Global Ratings credit agency lowered its bond rating for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority from “A+” to “A” on Thursday in a step that could raise borrowing costs. The credit agency cited “continued pressure on debt service coverage,” “sizable funding challenges,” and a need for reliable funding for operations and capital projects. According to MTA documents, the agency holds about $38.8 billion in debt outstanding, excluding $246.4 million in special obligation bonds and $1.05 billion pertaining to the Hudson Rail Yards trust. “As a result, we no longer view the MTA’s overall creditworthiness as consistent with that of peer transit agencies rated ‘A+’ or higher, which have better coverage and less challenging funding issues,” S&P credit analyst Paul Dyson said. The news comes as the MTA embarks on capital projects like

statement agency oﬃcials are “disappointed in S&P’s actions” considering the MTA’s financial track record. “Debt service coverage is inherently strong for our bondholders,” McCoy said in a statement. “Bondholders have significant coverage under the Transportation Revenue Bond Resolution and we have a long track record of achieving balanced budgets every year.” Larry Penner, a transportation historian and advocate from Great Neck, said as a bond credit rating goes down, the cost of borrowing goes up, which means “less money for capital and operating costs.” Penner also said “there’s been a long history” of the MTA borrowing money rather than bringing hard cash, as well as New York City and state reducPHOTO BY REBECCA KLAR ing investments by billions, according to past capital plans. A train pulls into the Mineola Long Island Rail Road station. As a result, Penner said 17 percent of the annual MTA budmodernizing the New York City Park, the East Side Access tun- gether. get goes toward covering debt subways, creating a third track nel and other projects slated to Patrick McCoy, the finance service payments and it will likebetween Hicksville and Floral be worth billions of dollars to- director for the MTA, said in a Continued on Page 58

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homas Jefferson famously once said if he had to choose between a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government he wouldn’t hesitate to choose newspapers without government. Like many of our Founding Fathers, Jefferson feared the possibility of a tyrant taking control of the government and believed a free press was essential to keeping the government in check. That’s why freedom of the press is part of the very First Amendment to the Constitution and our Bill of Rights. We wonder, though, whether Jefferson and the Founding Fathers imagined someone like Donald Trump heading our government. During the campaign, Trump threatened to toughen the country’s libel laws in response to criticism directed at him. But, apparently, not his opponent. And as president, Trump has imposed tariffs on newsprint that threaten the survival of an industry already financially challenged by the advent of the internet. Trump has not sought to ban newspapers or other news organizations. But, instead, he has slandered the media with calls of “fake news.” Borrowing a phrase used by Russian dictator Josef Stalin, Trump labeled the news media “the enemy of the American people” a month after taking the oath of office. Trump has called news accounts “fake news,” “fake stories,” “fake media” or “fake polls”# more than 400 times. He# has# singled out# individual# reporters, calling them “dangerous and sick” on Twitter and at events filled with

angry supporters. New York Times opinion columnist Bret Stephens recently# described Trump’s anti-media words#as “incitement.” He joined a growing number of people who have expressed concern for the safety and even lives of journalists. Last week, at a political rally in Pennsylvania, Trump told his audience that the media was “fake, fake disgusting news.” And at a recent meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Kansas City, Trump advised veterans: “Don’t believe what you’re reading or seeing.” There is no parallel to this in the history of the United States. But there is an unnerving parallel to despots throughout history. Why does Trump do this? CBS News’ Lesley Stahl said Trump recently offered her and her boss a simple answer. “‘I do it to discredit you all and demean you all so that when you write negative stories about me no one will believe you,’” Stahl quoted Trump as saying. This should concern every American, regardless of party affiliation. Putting the truth in the hands of one man undermines the public’s ability to make an informed decision on choosing leaders and the policies they offer. It is a threat to our very democracy. Especially with a president who shows little regard for the truth. Glenn Kessler of The Washington Post, who has chronicled Trump’s false or misleading statements since he took office, put the number at 4,229 at the beginning of the month. That’s more than 7.5 false or misleading statements a day. Trump has yet to intimidate the media using this technique.

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But he has persuaded enough Republican voters to strike fear in House Republicans, who have abdicated their constitutional responsibility to provide oversight of the administration. These attacks are not limited to the media. He has tried to#discredit pollsters who publish results he doesn’t like,#the Congressional Budget Office in response to data he doesn’t like, law enforcement oﬃcials when they pursue allegations he doesn’t like and the courts when they issue rulings he doesn’t like. Trump’s anger with the media and the legal system has in recent months become particularly focused on special counsel Robert Mueller and his Russia investigation. In a recent tweet, the president referred to Mueller’s probe as a “rigged witch hunt” and an “illegal scam.”

The tweet exemplifies the danger posed by Trump’s attacks on the special counsel and the press that covers him. Mueller is investigating a sophisticated attack on the 2016 presidential election by Russia, a foreign adversary. The United States has already indicted more than two dozen Russians for their involvement in the conspiracy to undermine U.S. elections – a charge supported by every single intelligence oﬃcial in the Trump administration. Indictments have also been issued to five Americans – four of whom have already pleaded guilty, including Trump’s first national security adviser.# His former campaign manager is currently on trial. And serious questions have been raised about the role of Trump campaign oﬃcials in this assault on our electoral system all the way up to the president.

This is what Trump calls a witch hunt and blasts the media for reporting. Do we really not want to get to the bottom of this? Do we really not want newspapers to report on it? For doing its job, the press is now under siege like no other time in our nation’s history. Newspapers across the county, ourselves included, have responded this week with a call for Americans to come together in support of the First Amendment and a free press. That support should be expressed loudly and clearly. Elected oﬃcials regardless of their position, whether in the U.S. Senate or on a local school board, should be asked where they stand on supporting a free press. And voters should use their rights as citizens to defeat those unwilling to support our basic freedoms at the ballot box.

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ON THE RIGHT

Hempstead GOPers: obstructionists

empstead Supervisor Laura Gillen’s relentless drive to implement common sense good government policies has been derailed time and again by obstructionist GOP Town Board members. It appears to me that Hempstead Republicans have not yet recovered from losing the supervisor post their party held for 112 years. So, instead of imitating Nassau’s legislative presiding oﬃcer, Republican Richard Nicolello, who Newsday reports has “brought a businesslike demeanor and a willingness to work with new County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat,” Hempstead GOP councilmembers are rejecting or tabling many Gillen proposals, regardless of the merits. At a six-hour raucous board meeting the first week of August, the Republican majority’s campaign of spite reached new lows. They tabled for a third time Gillen’s proposal calling for a public hearing on special elections to fill Town Board vacancies. Even discussing special elections in the public square is anathema because the five Republicans

on the board were initially appointed to the board to fill a vacancy, and do not want to be open to criticism. Take the case of the criminally indicted Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino. If he is found guilty of corruption charges in his federal trial scheduled to commence on Feb. 25, 2019, and is subsequently removed from oﬃce, GOP bosses, not the voters, will choose his successor. That’s an outrage! But arrogant Republicans, having learned nothing from recent electoral defeats, still have “the voters be damned” mentality. To thumb their noses at Gillen, the GOP steamrolled a procedural change that would prevent any tabled measure from being added back to a board agenda, unless a majority votes to permit the addition. Gillen denounced the action as a “blatant attempt to silence [her].” “Tabling,” she rightfully argued, “never intended to bury an item forever so the public never gets to comment and board members never have to expose their

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right positions on an issue they have too much cowardice to vote on.” The balky Republicans also tabled a Whistle-Blower Protection Act. They don’t want anyone who exposes illicit political or financial antics committed during their 112year reign to receive any special considerations or protections from retaliation. Another casualty of the Republican slash-and-burn approach

to governing was Gillen’s Foreclosure Registry Town Ordinance Act. This thoughtful public policy proposal, if implemented, would “provide real-time data on homes that have had foreclosures filed, or have completed the foreclosure process,” and would mitigate neighborhood blight and significantly improve maintenance of the approximately 6,000 foreclosed homes in Hempstead. The Foreclosure Registry would relieve the Town from maintaining and managing foreclosed homes. A vendor specializing in this area, Pro Champs, would be empowered to track foreclosed homes and to require banks to be accountable for maintaining them. The corporate body responsible for the foreclosure would pay an annual $500 registration fee which would be dedicated to covering the town’s enforcement code and blight remediation project costs. The Town of Hempstead presently budgets $1 million annually for unsafe building maintenance. The Gillen proposal would generate about $3 million in fees every

year. This approach will not cost taxpayers a nickel and it could turn the tide in the war against neighborhood blight. What’s not to like? Apparently, Republicans do not like it. Why? I think the GOP views Gillen as a “meddling interloper.” Because they expect to evict her from oﬃce in 2019, they prefer stalemate government. They do not want her to run for reelection with a record of solid achievements. Hence, they will kill most worthy proposals. That’s pretty pathetic. But Hempstead Republicans have been pretty pathetic for some years. They are incapable of grasping that they underestimate, at their peril, the growing distrust of overburdened taxpayers with political business as usual; of politicians putting their interests first to perpetuate maintaining their power for the sake of power. If the Republicans continue on their present path, they shouldn’t be surprised if voters sweep them into the dustbin of history.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

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watch television to relax. The trouble is, it’s not always so relaxing. Especially if you’re even the slightest bit obsessive-compulsive. Take police procedurals. Oﬃcers go into a house, guns drawn, looking for a bad guy (it’s always a guy). T hey sneak around, checking closets, finding dead bodies and smoking guns, but the entire time, I can’t pay a scrap of attention, because I’m too busy shouting at them: “Shut the door! Close it behind you! How do you know that the bad guy isn’t coming back?” But they never shut the door. And by the way, what does it mean when they yell “Clear”? Apparently one thing it does not mean is, “There’s nobody here,” because half the time, as soon as they’ve said it, some criminal springs out of the closet or out from under the bed., and attacks them; so I’m thinking it means “I’m all alone here!” Instead of “clear,” I think they should just yell “Marco!” Then whoever’s hiding in the

closet could yell “Polo!” and we could be getting somewhere. When the police aren’t entering homes with guns drawn, they’re sneaking up on bad guys holed up in buildings… and yet the oﬃcers are always jabbering, in loud conversational tones, about who they’re sneaking up on, and who’s going to sneak to which window… not to mention where they’re all going for drinks after the arrests are made. Does nobody hear this? Does no one bolt out the back? And how can the criminals possibly get any of their criminal work done, with all that blather going on outside? As for the arrests, I’m no expert on the Constitution, but there seems to be some kind of requirement that when police tell their suspects to “Stop! Police!” they must shout it from a city block away. T here is obviously some rule against getting close enough to actually arrest people… or else why don’t they? So there’s always a foot-race, complete with shots ringing out

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A Look on the Lighter Side and property being ruined. It used to be just piles of oranges spilling on the ground, but lately it’s gotten more expensive: mountain bikes; gourmet pots and pans; pyramids of Waterford crystal. Alas, no one ever seems to learn from these rookie mistakes…even though I have, and keep trying to tell them: “Get closer first!” But they never listen. Every show seems to feature a magic camera, which can take

grainy surveillance photos and blow them up into perfect Technicolor stills. My computer never does that. And only once did I hear a criminologist complain: “We can’t do that! We aren’t CSI!” I’m thinking of asking CSI for their software, so I can make my class reunion photos presentable. Even the best show reaches a point where some explaining must be done. “We have to run this sting/find this laptop/sink this lifeboat in order to catch the mastermind/stop the terrorist/ save the day” someone in authority explains. And everybody in the show nods, getting it all on the first try, with no need for PowerPoint or handouts. Which is more than I can do. “But why do they have to sink the lifeboat?” I ask whoever’s watching with me. “Never mind that,” they reply. We have reached the “Whatever!” point; whether it makes sense or not, from here on, we’re just along for the ride. And what a ride! I suspect the real reason for this part is

just to make life interesting for directors and camera crews. Now we’re zooming around in boats, or motorcycles, or Lamborghinis. When the fugitives escape in a vehicle, the oﬃcers jump in their cars and give chase. But who had the keys? Did they leave them in the ignition? Most unwise. Or is everyone driving those newfangled cars that “know” if the key is in your pocket? I rented one of those things recently, and had to call my son to find out how to start the car! Of course, no one ever fastens their seatbelt. And I’m sure I needn’t tell you how distracted I get when the driver turns around, for an animated conversation with somebody in the back seat, and never runs oﬀ the road or into another car. After an hour of all this “relaxation,” I am exhausted and must continue my research in the prone position. I’ll resume tomorrow… if Marco and Polo from the closet don’t get me first!

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THE NEW SURBURBANIST

L.I. should showcase Gatsby lore

atsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that’s no matter – tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther.” – Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby Did you see The New York Times story in May about two guys in Connecticut who have spent the last five years trying to prove that writer F. Scott Fitzgerald was inspired to write the famous novel “The Great Gatsby” while he was in Westport? I was immediately annoyed by their wishful thinking, their provincialism and their audacity. So was former Rep. Steve Israel from Huntington, who wrote a pointed retort in Newsday in June titled, “Don’t turn the page on this literary heist.“ Israel took umbrage at Robert Steven Williams and Richard Webb Jr. for their armchair historian sleuthing, what they call “literary detective work,” that culminates in a coﬀee table book and a documentary coming out this fall. They focus on the honeymoon summer of 1920 that Scott and Zelda spent in Westport two years before they moved to Great Neck. Williams and Webb acknowledge that Scott and Zelda did,

in fact, live in Great Neck from 1922-1924 when Scott started writing the book. They admit that Gatsby was set in large part on Long Island – namely Great Neck as West Egg and Manhasset as East Egg. They acknowledge references to Queens and Long Island locations such as Northern Boulevard in the novel. But then they try to find shreds of evidence to suggest that people and places in Westport, Conn., influenced them too. “We’re not saying it’s exclusively one or the other” regarding Westport or Great Neck, Williams told the Times. “We call it the beachy blend” before weaseling an argument that Westport was more relevant. This kind of parochial oneupsmanship annoyed Israel. He called it a “mugging of Long Island’s literary identity.” He wonders if Connecticut will also try to lay claim to other Long Island writers such as Nelson DeMille, Colson Whitehead, Jack Kerouac, Teddy Roosevelt, Walt Whitman, Mario Puzo, Susan Isaacs, Michael Crichton and Alyson Richman? So I saw Webb and Williams were slated to speak at the Princeton Club (Fitzgerald was a 1917 alumnus of Princeton) in Manhattan in late July about their

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The New Suburbanist research. I went to hear their arguments. Webb and Williams are charismatic and knowledgeable Fitzgerald nerds. With slides, videos and tagteam rhetoric, they made their case that Scott and Zelda’s little waterfront cottage in Westport perhaps resembled Nick Carroway’s cottage in the novel. They argued that the estate of a mysterious multi-millionaire neighbor, F.E. Lewis, might have been the true inspiration for the Jay Gatsby character in the novel. They even postulate that the green light at the end of the dock in the novel might have existed in

Westport instead of Long Island. Sitting there listening, I quibbled with some of their assertions, but was struck by their care and consideration for local history. They espoused a general passion for literature, history and the Fitzgeralds. They talk about Scott’s other novels such as “The Beautiful and Damned.” They talk about the role of Zelda. They talk about the meaning of the literature. How many people on the North Shore of Long Island know that Scott and Zelda lived in Great Neck and set Gatsby here? Frankly, during my three years living here, I’ve met shockingly few people who know such facts. We see few to no markers of that incredible literary history in this place. Meanwhile, in Westport, the historical society has started offering 2-hour Gatsby walking tours. The Gatsby in Connecticut boosters have a Facebook page with 785 followers. They have a web site and an email list. Westport is declaring May 14 (the day F. Scott signed the lease on his home in Westport) as “Gatsby Day.” Webb and Williams will speak to the Great Neck Historical Society on Sunday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m.

At the end of their talk, they admit the Jay Gatsby character is most likely an amalgam of nine or so people. They suggest Fitzgerald’s alcoholism may have caused him to blend memories from several places he lived. The filmmakers concede that, “Westport deserves some place in Fitzgerald’s legacy.” And they are justified in that quest, however realistic or quixotic. “In an age of streaming, tweeting and instant messaging, we’ve lost an appreciation for Long Island’s important place in meaningful literature,” Israel wrote. “We’re not just malls and beaches and nail salons and pizza places and Chinese takeout. Nor should we be defined by the celebrity-packed Hamptons or the gated enclaves of the North Shore.” Fitzgerald’s novel is, in part, about the emptiness of materialism and of trying to recapture bygone eras. He concludes his novel with a statement by Carraway relevant to recapturing our own literary heritage: “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” Paul Glader is an associate professor of journalism, media and entrepreneurship at The King’s College in New York City.

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A gut reaction to what you eat

f you need another reason to reconsider opening that pre-prepared packaged meal and serving it to yourself or your family as breakfast, lunch, or dinner, here it is: bacteria in your gut. The New York Times recently reported on new research suggesting that additives used to extend the shelf life and improve the texture of processed foods can negatively impact the trillions of bacteria living in our gut. This can then lead to illness and even death. The research indicates that a sugar called trehalose which is widely used to stabilize processed foods, improve texture and keep foods moist on the shelf is one of the problematic additives. Trehalose is used in a range of foods from cookies to ground beef.

Once consumed, it feeds dangerous bacteria in our gut allowing that bad bacteria to overcome the good bacteria and cause illness and possibly death. In addition to helping bad bacteria get stronger, trehalose also enables the most toxic strains of that bad bacteria to become predominant. There is a growing body of evidence that commonly used food additives like trehalose can transform our healthy microbial communities into unhealthy ones that can encourage the emergence of new pathogens and diseases like obesity, diabetes, and inflammatory bowel disease. A healthy microbiome helps us get the most out of the wide range of food we eat in terms of calories and nourishment. If we push our microbiome to accept foods too divergent from what

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our bodies naturally seek, we end up with these negative eﬀects. Food additives allow gut microbes to cross the protective barrier between the microbes and the intestinal lining. Some food additives, like polysorbate 80 and carboxy-

methylcellulose used in foods such as mayonnaise and ice cream, weaken the protective barrier and may cause production of proteins that inflame the gut and increase the tendency to obesity and diabetes. Maltodextrin, a food thickener, also seems to weaken the barrier and nourish a strain of E. coli linked to Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease. Sweeteners like sucralose and saccharin, though intended to pass right through our systems, may actually be digested by microbes in our colons and aﬀect our glucose intolerance which can indicate diabetes. This research raises some important questions about the food hospitals serve which is often highly processed and the use of additives in medicines. It also raises questions about choices we each make about the foods

we eat. While the people, animals, plants and soil around you have an impact on your gut microbiome as do the antibiotics you take and your own genetics, consumption of food additives is something you can more easily control. Contrary to food additives, soluble fiber can strengthen the protective barrier in your intestines; so consider increasing the amount of soluble fiber in your diet and avoid processed foods. Keep your gut bacteria healthy and working for you. The New York Times article reporting on this research is available at https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/06/opinion/sunday/germs-microbesprocessed-foods.html. The article references some studies Continued on Page 53

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Anti-nuke activists put on happy face

he theme at Great Neck SANE Peace Action/Long Island Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives commemoration of the 73rd Anniversary of the U.S. Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which opened an era in human history in which annihilation of all life as we know it could be achieved at the push of a button, was optimism. But even the keynote speaker William Hartung of the Center for International Policy, seemed to strain to be optimistic as he took the podium at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock. The optimism came from the fact that 122 nations have signed their support of a United Nations Treaty to End Nuclear Weapons; when 50 actually sign the treaty, it would become international law. But not a single one of the nine nations which actually have nuclear weapons, including the United States and Russia, signed. Each year that I have gone to these annual commemorations, I get more and more skeptical, especially as the participants have become fewer and fewer in number. The activists at their height brought together one million in Central Park in 1982 to decry the

horror of Hiroshima and Nagasaki – the single most lethal day in human history, when more than 150,000 were instantly eradicated and hundreds of thousands more suffered slow painful deaths. That protest resulted in Reagan negotiating a nuclear arms treaty with Russia. But each year, more and more of those who lived through decades of Cold War terror and the environmental destruction of nuclear testing, die off; younger idealists can only fathom hypothetical extinction. 122 nations signing support for ending nuclear weapons? Well, 195 nations signed on the Paris Climate Accord, but that didn’t stop Trump from withdrawing the United States, which though only 5 percent of global population generates 25 percent of the emissions that cause globalwarming. Climate change is an existential threat to the planet as much as nuclear holocaust– the difference might be in the degree of horror in the space of an instant. We are already seeing the horrors in the California wildfires, record heat, record flooding, record superstorms, and the drought, famine, sickness and death that

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result. An unprecedented 69 million refugees forced to flee their homes has destabilized democratic governments and alliances; now imagine when rising sea levels force 200 million to find higher ground and compete for scarcer resources. Though climate change may be a slower death, it can also become the trigger to a nuclear conflict Banning nuclear weapons? One million people turned out for the March for Our Lives in Washington D.C. and around the country for sensible gun control. What did we get instead? 3D ghost guns, untraceable, undetect-

able, which can be easily manufactured at the push of a button by felons, domestic abusers, terrorists. War no more? Trump just signed a $717 billion military appropriations bill – biggest in history. And now Trump wants to create a US Space Force. “Space, the next battlefield….Space is a war fighters domain,” VP Michael Pence so proudly proclaimed. Ground zero for all of this is the sociopathic monster who inhabits the White House, whose trade, economic, and foreign policies all come down to this: an extortion for NATO, Saudi Arabia and others to buy U.S.-manufactured armaments. He wants a trillion dollars to upgrade the nuclear arsenal; he wants other countries, like South Korea and Saudi Arabia to have their own nuclear weapons. He has pulled out of the Iran Nuclear Deal, virtually daring Iran to restart its nuclear program (it can get a headstart by buying from North Korea), while ignoring the fact North Korea is doing nothing toward denuclearization, because it makes him look bad (he might not get that Nobel prize after all). With due respect to these tireless activists who have worked for

decades to achieve humanity free of the terror of nuclear holocaust, the only silver lining to the debacle that is befalling the United States that I can find is that Trump has so inspired fear, that some in Congress are proposing legislation to make sure a Commander-in-Chief does not have unilateral ability to launch nuclear bombs. But that discussion that was so frantic when Trump was promising to rain fire and fury on North Korea such as the world has never seen (and now has repeated against the government of Iran), seems to have abated after the Singapore summit. Fools. That is why the 2018 midterm election is, in fact, the most important election of our lifetime. We need a Senate that will pass treaties and to renew alliances with the rest of the world that not only improve lives but render conflict unnecessary. We need a House that will redirect federal funding away from the military industrial complex and back to helping people become the best version of themselves. And we need a leader in the White House who will restore America’s leadership on nuclear disarmament, climate action, human rights.

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Media must stop criticizing Trump

n Tuesday, June 12, President Donald Trump participated in a momentous summit meeting in Singapore that he had arranged for, with the tyrannical leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-Un. That one day meeting went very well and as a result, North Korea has started down the path of denuclearization and peace with its neighbors, peace with the U.S. and peace with the rest of the world. It will take considerable time and great eﬀorts to achieve those goals. But if, hopefully, they are achieved, President Trump, that unpolished real estate mogul turned inexperienced president, will deserve a huge Nobel Peace Prize, made out of platinum and gold, and encrusted with diamonds. After eight years in oﬃce, Barack Obama, that great love of all Democrats and a winner of a Noble Peace Prize himself, for do-

ing what, no one yet knows, never ever came within smelling distance of such a summit meeting with Kim. Hillary Clinton, the smartest woman in the world, during her many years of service in the Senate and as Secretary of State, also never ever came within smelling distance of what Trump has just achieved. So, how did the “Never Trump, Always Hillary” TV and radio networks CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN, MSNBC and NPR, cover that momentous summit meeting on June 12? They covered it as minimally as they could and when they did cover it, they broadcast mostly negative things about the meeting, about Trump and about Kim. There were very few U.S. reporters in Singapore that day, that you or I could recognize, and when a lone U.S. reporter did speak up, he or she usually explained that Trump had recently

called Kim, “The Little Rocket Man,” or “That Fat Little Killer of His Own People,”# while Kim, it was said, had labeled Trump “deranged,” “unbalanced,” and with other unflattering words. So how could that summit meeting possibly produce anything positive?# Those aforementioned TV and radio networks are working, as hard as they can, to help create a “Blue Wave,” a Democratic Party comeback, that they hope will happen this November, with the midterm elections. They are working as hard as they can to disgrace (Stormy Daniels, Paul Manafort, etc. etc.) and denigrate (immigration policies), the president. I don’t think that the Hard Left, who those TV and radio networks work for, will succeed in producing any “Blue Wave” this November, because our economy is humming along at a very high pitch and unemployment is at

very low levels for all Americans and especially for minorities. People vote their pocketbooks, which should be a very big positive for Republicans come this November. In addition, if Trump has any successes with the North Koreans and/or the Russians in the coming months, that can only add to the likelihood that there will be no “Blue Wave” in November.# What can you do to keep the “Never Trump, Always Hillary” TV networks from continuing their eﬀorts to disgrace and denigrate our president, who, after all, represents our country in the world and who represents all Americans, including those who didn’t vote for him? You could contact the networks and threaten not to watch them anymore, if they don’t stop constantly trying to disgrace and denigrate our president, but I don’t think that your threat to do that will move them very much.

What will move them, I think, is this: If you contact the networks, tell them that you are about to contact the sponsors of the products and services advertised on their networks, to tell the sponsors that you will not buy the products or services advertised, until the network changes its policy of constantly trying to disgrace and denigrate our president. You should also threaten that you will tell as many family members, friends and acquaintances as you can, to also not buy the advertised products or services, until the network’s policy is changed. Money is everything to the TV networks, so your threats not to buy the products and services advertised on them will have a heavy impact. If a network receives enough of these threats, its “Never Trump, Always Hillary” policy will change. Money talks. The radio network Continued on Page 53

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Cuomo needs to debate challengers

ov. Andrew Cuomo! is following the infamous Rose Garden Strategy of ignoring underdog Democratic Party challenger Cynthia Nixon by refusing to participate in a series of!public debates between now and the Sept. 13 Primary.!! He prefers to hide behind his multi-million dollar weekly series of television ads.! They are paid for out of his ample $32-million campaign reelection war chest raised primarily from special interest pay for

play donors.! This is supplemented by “public service announcements” run daily in heavy rotation by state agencies and independent authorities, such as the Empire State Development Corporation at taxpayers expense.! He will do the same prior to the Nov. 6 election against underdog Republican challenger Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro.! Cuomo will! stall until late October!with the goal of!agreeing to one or two!last minute de-

bates knowing full well that his election is already preordained.! He did the same in 2014 to then Republican challenger, Westchester County Executive Rob Asterino.! His father, Mario Cuomo, did the same to the late Republican Westchester County Executive, Andrew O’Rourke, when he ran against him in 1986. Like father, like son.! Cuomo has! no interest in providing a free forum for either Nixon or Molinaro to get their respective!messages directly out

to voters. All! newspapers and good government groups!should shame Cuomo!into participating in open forums and debates. Cuomo should participate in a series of!debates sponsored by daily newspapers and television stations.! If he doesn’t show, leave an empty chair in the room with his name on it.! Let us hope that enlightened newspapers such as the Great Neck News and other Blank Publication aﬃliates call for an end to all incumbents!use of the infa-

mous Rose Garden Strategy. Intelligent voters deserve frequent debates prior to! the! primary and general elections, as opposed to canned TV commercials.!! If Cuomo! refuses to participate in series of debates with! either Nixon or Molinaro, he should be subject to critical newspaper editorials. He!should forfeit any chance of endorsements by media outlets.! Larry Penner Great Neck

Don’t blame cats for quail decrease

he Town of North Hempstead, under the thoughtful leadership of Supervisor Judy Bosworth, is to be commended for its concern for the environment and in seeking a nonchemical solution to the control of ticks (Great Neck News, Aug. 10, P 11.) The quail egg project is fascinating — the release of grown Northern bobwhite quails into tick infested areas hopefully will control the tick population. However, Eric Powers, biologist working with the town on this project, is mistaken when he blames feral cats, also known as community cats, and unsupervised house cats, for the drastic decrease in the quail population. Recent studies have shown that the most common cause for the decrease in the quail population is human intervention. Additionally, the catastrophic and

dramatic decrease of all bird species can be attributed to many things caused by humans — migrating songbirds crashing into skyscrapers and glass window of houses, the decimation of the birds breeding grounds and nesting areas due to human encroachment, their slaughter by windmills, pesticides and the danger from natural predators. Yes, cats and indeed all pets should always stay indoors. However, that is not always the case. Again, Bosworth and her caring and knowledgeable staﬀ are to be commended for their Trap, Neuter, Return program, the goal of which is to reduce the number of feral cats, by spaying or neutering the cats, thereby controlling the cat population. In a successful joint eﬀort, town personnel and local volunteers are hard at

work controlling the cat population. Now if we can control the over-building and human encroachment on undeveloped land, avian and other wildlife populations will have a better chance at survival. The following is the National Wildlife Federation’s (www.nwf.org) explanation for the quail’s disappearance: “No one knows for sure,” says wildlife biologist Kevin Church of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, exactly why those populations are suﬀering. “All we have are theories.” High on the list are changes in the birds’ habitat. In some areas of the Northeast and Southeast, urban and suburban sprawl are destroying the brushy areas that quail like. Strained by human development and agricultural chemicals, many quail populations are declining in this country at a precipitous

rate.” The American Bird Conservancy ( https://abcbirds.org/bird/northernbobwhite/) oﬀers a similar explanation for the troubling decrease in the quail’s population: “Habitat loss and the increased use of pesticides are thought to be the culprits behind this steep decline — a worrisome trend also noted in other birds sharing similar habitats, including Loggerhead Shrike.” Obviously the plight of quails and other avians is complicated and distressing. However, it appears as if the cause for the decrease in the quail population lies more at the hands of humans rather than at the paws of cats. Janet Fine Great Neck

Don’t trust Facebook with bank info

ell, it looks like Facebook is at it again.! Now, Facebook wants your bank information!! Are we to believe that Facebook is sufficiently capable of protecting its users’ private data that we should be willing to entrust our financial information to the social media behemoth? I hardly think so.! We’re all familiar with Facebook’s numerous data breaches over the years.! Think you’re taking a harmless quiz about what food matches your personality? Think again.! This quiz and others like it are used for data mining purposes and may result in hackers using this information to break into your social media accounts and gain personal information on your friends and family.! The proliferation of these quizzes has resulted in the Better Business Bureau making a formal statement to remind con-

sumers that what we share online can be used for illegal or unethical reasons.!! !! !Your personal information is big business and Facebook knows it.! Less than six months ago, Facebook’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, was forced to testify before Congress regarding the Cambridge Analytica fiasco, in which he admitted that private information for 87 million Facebook users was obtained improperly by the political consulting firm.! This scandal confirmed what many suspected, that Facebook gathers an obscene amount of personal data from its users and this data winds up in the hands of some questionable players.!! And now it wants our financial and banking data? If this concept does not scare you, it should.!! The Wall Street Journal reported that Facebook has asked large U.S. banks to share “detailed financial information” about their customers, including credit

card transactions and checking account balance information.! And guess what?! In exchange for your private, financial information, Facebook is offering the banks more of your personal information!! Facebook claims this new tactic is part of its effort to “offer new services to its customers” by encouraging its users to utilize its Messenger app to conduct its online banking inquiries.! Facebook claims it does not want specific data related to financial transactions, but rather wants general financial information that it can use to enhance its Messenger app so that a customer can message his or her bank instead of calling about a customer service issue.! But if we have learned anything from Facebook’s handling of its users’ data, it cannot be trusted.!! ! ! Facebook’s reputation and privacy woes have taken a toll on its stock price. The stock experienced its worst one-day

loss in Wall Street history earlier this month, resulting in a loss of $100 billion in a single day of trading.! However, markets reacted positively to the Wall Street Journal report of Facebook partnering with major U.S. banks, as the stock saw a 3 percent pop on this news.! Luckily for consumers, many large banks have been hesitant to share this personal financial information with Facebook, due to data privacy concerns. !! But the mere fact that Facebook has actually asked large U.S. banks for this private financial information is yet another serious blow for consumers.!! Considering its poor track record with safeguarding its users’ data, and its appalling user consent process, Facebook and Zuckerberg are the last people on earth any of us should trust our personal financial data with.! Thomas Lavelle Manhasset Letters Continued on Page 53

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Organ donation programs recognized BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN Four area hospitals received top recognition by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for eﬀorts to boost organ donations, the federal agency announced last week, as part of a nationwide campaign. The department granted North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset a platinum designation due to its work in the Hospital Organ Donation Campaign, which aimed to increase the number of organ, eye and tissue donors in New York state. “Improving access to transplant services for Long Islanders also requires us to increase the number of donors in the New York area,” Lewis Teperman, the vice chair of surgery at North Shore University Hospital and director of organ transplantation at Northwell Health, said in a statement. “We’re honored by this recognition by HHS and LiveOnNY, and more importantly, pleased that we’ve been able to oﬀer the gift of life to additional patients in our service area by expanding the number of willing donors,” he added. Additionally LiveOnNY,

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North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset has received the top designation from the Department of Health and Human Services for its support of organ donation. a nonprofit seeking to boost organ donations, highlighted North Shore University Hospital staﬀ members who helped encourage donors. “In 2017, hospital staﬀ facilitated donation for nine of Northwell Health System’s 34

organ donors and 14 of the system’s 92 tissue donors,” said Helen Irving, the president and CEO of LiveOnNY. “The hospital plays an important role in saving lives and bringing hope to the 10,000 New Yorkers currently waiting for a lifesaving

transplant.” The designation follows doctors at the Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital at the North Shore University Medical Center completing the first heart transplant surgery on Long Island. At the time, Northwell Health also

began an organ donor registration campaign. NYU Winthrop, located in Mineola and not part of the Northwell Health system, and Cohen Children’s Medical Center and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, both in New Hyde Park and both aﬃliated with Northwell Health, got gold recognition. “NYU Winthrop is proud to achieve the Gold benchmark and be recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human services for our eﬀorts,” said Marianne McQuillan, the vice president of regulatory affairs and administration at NYU Winthrop Hospital. “Without question, the 2018 Hospital Organ Donation Campaign has honored the wishes of many and given even more patients a chance at the greatest gift there is – the gift of life.” Ten Northwell facilities were recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and LiveOnNY for work in organ donations in the platinum or gold tiers. Among them were platinum designees Huntington Hospital, Northern Westchester Hospital, Staten Island University’s northern campus, and Phelps MemoContinued on Page 58

Winthrop gives aid and Conforto to ailing kids BY R E B ECC A K L A R As part of Conforto Cares, a program established by New York Met Michael Conforto to bring awareness to pediatric cancer, the athlete recently brought NYU Winthrop patients and their families to Citi Field. The 25-year-old outfielder said he wanted to spread even more joy to pediatric cancer patients – so about a month after the Citi Field tour he visited them at the Cancer Center for Kids at NYU Winthrop Hospital and the Children’s Medical Center. “My goal is to bring cheer and inspiration to these young children while also raising the visibility of pediatric cancer and other childhood diseases,” Conforto said in an NYU Winthrop news release. ! “…I hope to inspire these young patients to stay determined. If we, as a broader community, stay determined, maybe one day there will be more cures for childhood diseases.” During Conforto’s visit on Aug. 6, kids got a chance to play baseball, vir-

tually that is, with the Mets outfielder. In addition to playing Wii baseball, Conforto gave out Mets T-shirts to the patients and family members. He also handed out pop-up replicas of the Mets home-run apple and autographed photos. While touring Citi Field, patients had a chance to use the Mets batting cages and have lunch in the ballpark with Conforto. “It’s a privilege to help these children forget about the rigors of their treatments and just enjoy being kids,” Conforto said. When athletes like Conforto reach out to patients, it “really makes a diﬀerence,” said Dr. Mark Weinblatt, chief of pediatric hematology/oncology at NYU Winthrop and director of the Cancer Center for Kids. “Children look up to professional athletes and meeting one like Michael Conforto and getting special memorabilia, it renews the vitality of these young patients and that’s so important,” Weinblatt said in the release.

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Met star Michael Conforto plays Wii baseball with pediatric patients at NYU Winthrop Hospital during a recent visit.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Programs aimed at language learning

A total of 118 Herricks Public Schools students participated in summer programs that focused on language acquisition and literacy. One program provided opportunities for students already enrolled in the Spanish language immersion program to keep their skills sharp and acquire new knowledge, while another presented a JumpStart for English as new language learners as they prepare for the school year ahead.

Both camps were held from July 30 to Aug. 6 at Searingtown Elementary School. Each year the Director of World Languages Language Immersion!& English as a New Language/ESL, Francesco Fratto, identifies a theme for the programs in order to enhance the interest in language as it relates to other subjects. The 2018 programs focused on the Presidency and Our National Parks and encompassed various lessons that tied into

nature and our nation’s history in preserving parklands. The two programs encouraged students to broaden their language competences while also learning about flora and fauna, the steps involved in establishing national parks, and the importance of preserving natural resources. They also focused on President Theodore Roosevelt and his role in our national parks. Teachers developed lessons of their choice that

involved writing exercises, hands-on activities, reading, vocabulary review and conversations in the students’ second languages. “The goal of the camps is to elicit language in a fun and educational way during a six-day, 20-hour program,” Fratto said. As a component of the learning experience, both programs visited Sagamore Hill National Historical Site in Oyster Bay.

Night Out at Broadway Commons Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D — Plainview) welcomed a crowd, including Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, colleagues in government, community leaders and residents, to Broadway Commons on Tuesday for a National Night Out celebration. Held in thousands of communities each year on the first Tuesday in August, National Night Out is an initiative that seeks to promote “policecommunity partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.” National Night Out enhances relationships between law enforcement and communities by bringing police and residents together in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. As the Beach Boys tribute band Endless Summer

played, residents were able to peruse nearly two dozen vendors, including booths for the U.S. Army, the New York State Fraternal Order of Police, the Nassau County Police Department, the Nassau County Detectives Association, the Nassau County District Attorney’s oﬃce and the Nassau County Board of Elections. Northwell

Health’s Plainview and Syosset Hospitals, The Boys and Girls Club, the Coder School of Syosset, Renewal by Anderson, Ridgewood Savings Bank, New York Life, Target and the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce were among local business sponsors on hand. For the younger visitors, there were crayons and color-

ing books, free snacks, a bouncy castle, a fire truck from the Hicksville Fire Department and a Batmobile to explore. “I was delighted that so many residents had the opportunity to experience the inspiring and uplifting communitybuilding message that powers National Night Out,” Drucker said. “Not only was Tuesday

night’s event a wonderful opportunity to thank our dedicated first responders for their service to the community, our neighbors and community leaders alike had the chance to make connections that will lead to more vibrant, unified neighborhoods.”

W.P.’s Eberlein honored for Eagle Scout project North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Councilman Peter Zuckerman and Councilwoman Anna Kaplan visited Clark Botanic Garden to both honor and thank Kyle Eberlein for his Eagle Scout Project, which

established an attractive border and pathway along the garden’s upper pond. With help from volunteers, Kyle built a rail and laid down bluestone chips to allow for a safer path around

the pond, which will also prevent flooding when the pond overflows. Kyle is a member of Troop No. 200 from Williston Park. Bosworth presented Kyle with a proclamation, naming Wednesday,

Aug. 8 a day of special recognition in the town for Kyle – a day that also happened to be his birthday. Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program.

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N.Y. eyes marijuana regulation after report BY R E B ECC A K L A R New York is known as a deep blue state, but nine others have beat it in becoming “green” states. That may change in January when Gov. Andrew Cuomo said a bill regulating recreational marijuana use is expected to head to the newly elected Legislature to review. Cuomo put together a working group to draft a bill following results of a study led by the Department of Health that concluded the positive impacts of regulated marijuana use outweigh the potential negatives. Although a draft bill has not yet been written, lawmakers are weighing in on where they may stand if a bill comes to the floor. “While I have serious reservations about full legalization, I understand that this is the direction in which the country is moving,”!North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, the Democratic candidate in the race for state Senate District 7, said in a news release. Kaplan said once the task force drafts the bill, she will review it and consider it while receiving input from the community.

Kaplan also said she has supported New York’s eﬀorts to make medical marijuana available to those who need it. Eﬀorts to reach state Sen. Elaine Phillips, the Flower Hill Republican incumbent whom Kaplan will face in November, were unavailing. Continued on Page 60

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County abuse hotline gets final approval BY R E B ECC A K L A R Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan is following through on a promise he made eight years ago to a mother grieving the recent loss of her son. The then high school junior told Teri Kroll, who had lost her 22-year-old son to an opioid overdose, that he was going to graduate from high school, graduate from college, run for office and help her pass “Timothy’s Law” to help prevent opioids from taking more lives. “He said that all without taking a breath,” Kroll recalled in an interview. Lafazan already accomplished the first three steps. He crossed the last off on Wednesday morning as Kroll’s namesake law was signed by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. “I know Tim is going to be smiling down from heaven as we sign the bill tomorrow morning,” Lafazan said on Tuesday. “Timothy’s Law” establishs a 24-hour, toll-free substance abuse hotline where the public can reach substance abuse counselors. It is one of two of Lafazan’s bills aimed to fight the opioid epidemic that Curran signed. The other establishs an app providing residents with resources on substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery. Both laws were unanimously passed by the Republican-controlled county Legislature on Aug. 6. Kroll said both the hotline and app would have been helpful 10 years ago when her son was suffering. “At 3 o’clock in the morning, when your child is ill and you need to find some help for them it’s not always easy to find help for them, it’s not always easy to find help for this disease,” Kroll said. “To be able to get a phone and call a professional to help you through the muddy water is really phenomenal.” Kroll also lauded Lafazan’s app idea. “How convenient is that? If I had an app on a cellphone and been able to push a button … 10 years ago, that would’ve been fantastic,” Kroll said. The app is specifically aimed at helping Generation Z, a group facing an increasing

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOSHUA LAFAZAN VIA FACEBOOK

Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan opioid problem, Lafazan said. Lafazan said his younger constituents told him they won’t pick up a phone, but they will text. They don’t use Facebook, but they will use smartphones, he said. “We need to teach them where they are,” he added. The 24-year-old calls himself the “resident millennial at the Legislature.” “If I’m not going to use my perspective and experience and voice to make policy to benefit my generation then nobody will,” Lafazan said. “That’s why I feel an obligation to work to alleviate the horrors of the [opioid epidemic], because there is no generation that has been hit harder by this epidemic than mine.” Middle-class males between 18 and 25 are the cohort dying at the highest rates from opioid overdoses, according to the Mental Health Association of Nassau County. The request for proposals to get a contractor for the app and hotline will go out on or before Aug. 31, according to the bill. Lafazan said there is a sense of urgency across all county departments to get the hotline and app up and running. The bills had wide support from both parties. Lafazan, an independent from Syosset Continued on Page 60

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Breedy to host ‘Rudy’s Room’ on Strong Island TV

trong Island TV announced today that popular radio personality Rudy J. Breedy will host an exciting new show on the network beginning Aug. 15 entitled “Rudy’s Room.” Breedy is the host of Happy Hour @ WHPC, a popular show that airs Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. on 90.3 FM and is streamed online via iHeart Radio. “Rudy’s personality, outrageous humor, energy, enthusiasm and large fan base of “Rude Rangers” make him an excellent fit for the innovative programming already oﬀered on our network," said Strong Island TV Chief Executive Oﬃcer, Bobby LaSerra. “We are so

excited to welcome him to the Strong Island TV Family and have high hopes for the success of his show. It’s safe to say that Wednesday nights at 10 pm will never be the same again!” “I can’t thank Bobby LaSerra and everyone at Strong Island TV enough for this incredible opportunity, said Rudy Breedy. Hosting a show like Rudy’s Room has been a dream of mine for so many years and I just can’t believe it’s finally coming true! My sincere hope is for this show to become a guilty pleasure for our viewers, sponsors and studio audience alike. The sole goal for Rudy’s Room is to enable everyone an escape

“ can’t thank Bobby LaSerra and everyone at Strong Island TV enough for this incredible opportunity, Rudy Breedy from their everyday lives while they laugh until it hurts.” Visit www.facebook.com/strongislandradio to view Rudy’s Room episodes and all the other shows oﬀered on the Strong Island TV network.

About “Rudy’s Room” Broadcast live each week from Paradise Studios in Massapequa, “Rudy’s Room” is an hour-long show that features celebrity news, special guest cohosts, interactive games and a studio audience unlike no other. The highlight of each show is when Rudy, his co-hosts and the audience answer relationship advice letters submitted by viewers in need of guidance and support. Restaurants as well as various wine and spirit companies are also on hand to showcase/ debut signature foods and cocktails during the show. Travel excursions, merchandise sales and special promo-

tions will also be made available to show viewers during each broadcast. Advertising and promotional opportunities for the show are available by calling (845) 545-0305. About Strong Island TV Broadcast to over 90 countries worldwide, Strong Island TV is a fast-growing entertainment network with nearly 30 original programs featuring dynamic hosts and informative guests. Strong Island TV is home to popular shows like “Laughter Saves Lives”, “The Living Room Radio Show”, “Benny TV” and “The Scissors Salute Show.” Visit www.strongislandtv.com or call (516) 799-4328 to learn more.

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AMUSEMENTS by BLUE SKY AMUSEMENTS

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THE OYSTER BAY RAILROAD MUSEUM 102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay

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

The Greatest Piano Men: From Beethoven to Billy

Friday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m.

This rock and roll salute to the greatest piano icons in music history celebrates the music of Elton John, Billy Joel, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Stevie Wonder, Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Scott Joplin and George Gershwin. Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5211 • thetheatreatwestbury.com

Ellen Michelmore’s WOODSTOCKMANIA: The Music that Changed the World

Friday, Aug. 17 and Saturday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 19 at 3 p.m.

Back by popular demand, Theatre Three will host three days of peace, love and music with classic songs by Janis Joplin, Jeﬀerson Airplane, Arlo Guthrie and more. Where: Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson Info & Tickets: (631) 928-9100 • theatrethree.com

WCBS-FM’s Saturday in the Park 2018 with Belinda Carlisle

Saturday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m.

WCBS-FM’s free Saturday in the Park concert returns this year with Belinda Carlisle performing her many hits — from “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed” and “Head Over Heels” from her Go-Gos’ years, to “Mad About You,” “Circle in the Sand” and “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” during her successful solo career. Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow Info: 516-572-0355 • nassaucountyny.gov/parks

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

516-558-7036

or on the web @ www.obrm.org Admission: $5.00 Adults, $4.00 Seniors 62+, $3.00 children 6-12 5 and under FREE

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for the coming week

Counting Crows: 25 Years and Counting Tour (with special guest Live)

Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Counting Crows (“Mr. Jones,” “Rain King,” “Round Here”) is currently celebrating more than two decades of performing together and will be sharing the stage with Live (“Lightning Crashes,” “All Over You,” “Heaven”). Where: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater 895 Bay Parkway, Wantaugh Info & Tickets: (516) 221-1000 • jonesbeach.com

Author Event: “Good Luck with That”

Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m.

Kristan Higgins, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of nearly twenty novels, will be on hand to discuss and sign copies of her latest novel in which three friends who met at camp as teens must now reevaluate their adult lives and relationships after one of them passes away.

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

Gold Coast Arts Center Film Screening: Deconstructing the Beatles — The Birth of the Beatles Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m.

From “Love Me Do” to “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” Deconstructing the Beatles traces the band’s remarkable story through the year of 1963 as they create their first hit singles and albums, with a film screening and an educational journey led by musicologist Scott Freiman. Where: Bow Tie Squire Cinemas, 115 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck Info & Tickets: (516) 829-2570 • goldcoastfilmfestival.org

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Two-time Grammy Award-winning roots-rock band, The Wallflowers, will perform their many hits, including “One Headlight,” “6th Avenue Heartache” and “The Diﬀerence.” Where: The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300 paramountny.com

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New York State of Mind During the Billy Joel Themed Promenade on 7th Street Friday, August 17th 6-10PM

ALSO ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 17TH

LEO’S WILL PRESENT LIVE MUSIC AT 9:00PM FEATURING “P.J. O’CONNOR”

Leo’s Lobster Specials

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Serving Leo’s Famous Breakfast Saturday & Sunday 8-11:30AM

Friday Only 25% Off Entire Lunch Check

Cash Only • Alcohol not included • Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 8/23/18 • Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Saturday Only 25% Off Entire Lunch or Dinner Check Cash Only • Alcohol not included • Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 8/23/18 • Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

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THE TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS FOR THE COMING WEEK

atchling Turtle Day Saturday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Little ones ages 3 to 12 can meet the Hatchery’s baby turtles and celebrate their hatching. Professional staﬀ will be on hand to answer questions about the few days’ old turtles. Refreshments will be served. $6 adults; $4 kids and seniors 65 and up; members are free.

Where: Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor Info: 516-692-6768 or csfishhatchery.org

T.R.’s Laboratory Explorers Sunday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m.

Children ages 9 to 12 can explore the natural resources of Sagamore Hill, home of Theodore Roosevelt. At this event, they will embark on a free scientific expedition across the park to learn about the local flora, fauna, and bacteria, as well as gain hands-on experience using a microscope. Participants should arrive 30 minutes before the start time and wear appropriate clothes (high socks, long pants and sturdy shoes).

Where: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 20 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay / Info: 516-922-4788 or nps.gov/sahil

weet Dreams

Monday, Aug. 20 through Friday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m., 1:40 p.m, 2:20 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Do you have sweet dreams of lollipops, soccer or butterflies? Kids ages 5 and up can join this workshop and design their own pillowcase using fabric paint, markers and stamps. As they create the masterpiece of their dreams, they will listen to lullabies from around the world. Each session is 30 minutes. $5 with museum admission; $4 LICM members.

Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org

Program Autism-Friendly Wednesday, Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

In collaboration with the Historic House Trust of New York City, the Queens County Farm will oﬀer a morning of programming for families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder that will include interactive tours of the farm grounds, opportunities to observe livestock, and an optional tractor-drawn hayride. Advanced tickets required ($8 for all ages).

Where: Queens County Farm, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park Info & Tickets: 718-347-3276 or queensfarm.org

njoy the Last Few Weeks of Summer at Splish Splash!

Now through Monday, Sept. 3 (check website for daily hours)

If you haven’t yet paid a summer visit to Splish Splash, then beat the heat and head out to Long Island’s favorite water park to enjoy their many cool rides, including two that opened this season: Bombs Away, which features two dueling, 300-foot slides perched on a tower over 50 feet in the air; and Riptide Racer, a super slick, aerodynamically-designed mat slide that will drench four people as they charge down at maximum speeds.

Where: Splish Splash, 2549 Splish Splash Drive, Calverton Info & Tickets: 631-727-3600 or splishsplash.com

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Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board present:

2018

WEEKEND OF MUSIC

Saturday

ARENA ROCK

August

25 7 P.M.

A tribute to classic rock of the 70’s and 80’s. Clinton G. Martin Park 1601 MARCUS AVENUE, NEW HYDE PARK

Sunday

August

26 1 P.M.

DR.K’S MOTOWN REVUE

Enjoy the greatest hits of Motown!

North Hempstead Beach Park (parking fees apply) 175 WEST SHORE ROAD, PORT WASHINGTON

For more info, please call

Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth

Council Member, Dist. 1 Viviana Russell

Council Member, Dist. 2 Peter J. Zuckerman

Council Member, Dist. 3 Angelo P. Ferrara

Council Member, Dist. 4 Anna M. Kaplan

(516) 869-6311

Council Member, Dist. 5 Lee R. Seeman

Council Member, Dist. 6 Dina M. De Giorgio

Town Clerk Wayne H. Wink, Jr.

Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman

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Rush trio tribute at Paramount Aug. 24 “

INGENIOUS BUBBLE WIZARDRY.” -THE NEW YORKER

For more than 40 years, the Canadian trio Rush gathered millions of fans worldwide. Their intricate but catchy music, introspective lyrics, and stunning musicianship collected some of the most die-hard followers. And their concerts were always among the most visually stunning, with the band taking pride in replicating their studio tracks live to near-album standards. Now retired, their millions of fans remain as loyal as ever. Long Island fans will get to see RUSH THRU TIME: A Tribute to Four Decades of Rush featuring Mystic Rhythms on Fri-

Telecharge.com or 212.239.6200 For groups or birthdays call 866.642.9849

New World Stages 340 W. 50th St.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 7:30 PM

YEAH! YEAH! YEAH! 1963 BOW TIE SQUIRE CINEMAS 115 MIDDLE NECK ROAD, GREAT NECK

Internationally recognized Beatles Expert and Lecturer Scott Freiman conducts Multimedia Presentations on one of the most iconic bands in history, The Beatles... In late 1962, the Beatles stepped into EMI studios for the first time, meeting producer George Martin and beginning an unparalleled and remarkable recording career. Over the next eighteen months, they would release four number one singles (including “She Loves You” and “I Want To Hold Your Hand”) and two number one albums while becoming worldwide superstars. In Deconstructing the 1963 Beatles, Scott Freiman explores the music that helped launch Beatlemania.

Visit goldcoastfilmfestival.org or call 516-829-2570 for tickets. Tickets $15/$10 for members when purchased in advance, $20 at the door.

day, Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. at The Paramount. To honor Rush’s legacy, Mystic Rhythms, considered by many to be the world’s premiere Rush tribute, has put together an unforgettable show celebrating the band’s vast, four-decade career. From the raw and powerful anthems of the ’70s, to the golden-era hits of the ’80s, to the lush and highly crafted works of the ’90s, and even the most popular recent material, this show has it all. But more than just a concert, RUSH THRU TIME is an experience. With cutting-edge stage visuals, authentic instruments and costumes, and performed as a trio, this show captures the excitement of Rush on every level. From the radio hits to the cult classics, RUSH THRU TIME has something for everyone. For those who missed out on ever seeing a Rush concert, or parents who want to share this experience with the next generation, this is your chance. And for those die-hard fans of the band… this is a nothing short of a dream come true. For tickets, go to www.paramountny. com. The Paramount is located at 370 New York Ave. in Huntington.

Annual instructor’s exhibit at Art League The Art League of Long Island boasts an impressive roster of art instructors who not only teach but also “do.” Many of the Art League’s instructors are award-winning artists themselves whether on the local, national, or international stage. As part of the Art League’s Annual Instructor’s Exhibition, their work will be on display from Saturday, Aug. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 16, with an open house and public artists’ reception on the 25th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., all taking place in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery The open house, which is free and open to the general public, offers visitors a firsthand look at the innerworkings in the Art League’s specialized art studios through live demon-

strations by Art League instructors. At the artists’ reception, visitors can meet the instructors and learn about their classes and approach to teaching. ! The Art League is a not-for-profit art center offering more than 250 visual arts classes in a large variety of mediums to adults, teens, and kids ages five and up. Classes, workshops, and open studios are offered to beginner, intermediate, and advanced students year-round, in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Students can register at any time throughout the year.! Also available are workshops for individuals with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and at-risk teens.! In addition to the myriad art classes, the Art League also hosts special events, lectures, and exhibits throughout the year. The Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery is open free of charge Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Art League is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. For more information call (631) 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.

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Your go-to guide for private school education ALL SAINTS REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL All Saints Regional Catholic School, founded in 1990, serves Nursery through Eighth Grade students from the Long Island, New York parishes of St. Boniface Martyr, Sea Cliff, St. Hyacinth, Glen Head, St. Mary, Roslyn, St. Patrick, Glen Cove and St. Rocco, Glen Cove. We seek to educate our students within a family-centered Catholic community. We commit ourselves to Gospel values as we seek to develop our students’ intellectual gifts and foster their spiritual growth. Our aim is to prepare our students to lead creative and productive lives which contribute to the growth of both God’s kingdom and our nation. www.asrcatholic.org 12 Pearsall Avenue Glen Cove, NY 11542 Phone: 516-676-0762 Fax: 516-676-0660 Grades: Nursery through 8th Academic Dean: Joanne Fitzgerald

BUCKLEY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Buckley Country Day School is an independent, coeducational day school providing a superior elementary education to an intellectually capable and diverse student body. Buckley provides the foundation that enables our students to achieve their full potential and excel as educated, ethical, and self-confident individuals. Our graduates are well prepared for entry into, and success in, secondary schools and beyond. www.buckleycountryday.com 2 I.U. Willets Road Roslyn, NY 11576 Phone: 516-627-1910 Fax: 516-627-8627 Grades: Kindergarten through 8th Parent Association:: Cara Hershkowitz

Headmaster: Jean-Marc Juhel, Ph.D. Board of Trustees Allison Angelilli, M.D. ‘92 Ahmed Bendary Jerry Bright Dolly Chugh, Ph.D. John Crish Valerie DiFebo, Chair Ken Fabricant Karli E. F. Hagedorn (’74) (Trustee Emeritus) Jean-Marc Juhel, Ph.D. (ex officio) Christopher Lee Tina Lee Shalini Mimani Robert Moore Lasherelle Morgan Lilyan Muran (Trustee Emeritus) Carolyn Oh, M.D. Timothy O’Sullivan Heather Adler Schoen ‘92 Paul Vambutas ‘82 Fitzgerald Ventura John Vissicchio Orit Weissman Joanna Woo

CHAMINADE HIGH SCHOOL Chaminade High School is a Catholic school for young men on Long Island. Its 1,700 students follow a rigorous college-preparatory, liberal-arts curriculum in an atmosphere that emphasizes the development of Christian community and education of the heart. Chaminade combines proven methods of tradition with modern educational advances to provide students with a rich, qualitative academic experience. The Chaminade program

offers a host of co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities for practical application and personal understanding. Founded in 1930 by the Society of Mary, the Marianists, Chaminade is staffed by Marianist brothers and priests as well as lay men and women. 100% of Chaminade graduates attend colleges, universities, prep schools, and service academies. For more information, visit www. chaminade-hs.org or www.facebook.com/ChaminadeHighSchool. www.chaminade-hs.org 340 Jackson Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 Phone: 516-742-5555 Fax: 516-742-1989 Grades: 9th through 12th President - Bro. Thomas J. Cleary, President of the Board of Advisors, Director of Admissions

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Muccini, Parents Club Presidents Dr. Christopher Foresto, Alumni Association President Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fasano, CAPA President Bro. Timothy Driscoll, S.M., Provincial

COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Countryside Montessori School was established by Sharon Adar Fitoussi who was convinced immediately that the Montessori Philosophy was the most natural way for a child to learn. CMS opened its doors in 1998 in Manhasset, New York with a Primary classroom of 7 students. We moved to our present location in Great Neck in 2001. We currently have two Primary classrooms and two Toddler classrooms with a total of 75 children of diverse cultural backgrounds. www.cmsgn.com 354 Lakeville Road Great Neck, NY 11020 Phone: 516-406-3623 Fax: 516-466-8421 Grades: 18 months through 6 years old

EAST WOODS SCHOOL Principal - Bro. Joseph Dominick Bellizzi, S.M. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Muccini, Parents Club President Board of Advisors Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M., President Mr. Richard Kearns, Chairman Mr. Timothy Bowe Mr. Thomas Dufek Bro. George Endres, S.M. Mrs. Colleen Hickey Mr. Daniel Petruccio Mr. Robert Van der Waag Mr. and Mrs. Michael Montelli, Chair of the Parents Club Board

East Woods mission is to foster strength of character and academic excellence while developing and encouraging creativity, intellectual curiosity and a lifelong passion for learning. We are a nurturing community that celebrates the differences among us and leads by example through citizenship and service to others. www.eastwoodshool.org 31 Yellow Cote Road Oyster Bay, NY 11771 Phone: 516-922-4400 Fax: 516-922-2589 Grades: Pre-Nursery through 8th

Fax: 516-393-4276 Grades: Early Childhood through 12th

Head of School:: Laura Kang Executive Board Dana Bratti, Co-President Kristin Dennehy, Co-President Kevin Mercier, Vice President Doug Arthur ’69, Treasurer Charlotte Saliou, Secretary Laura Kang, Head of School Executive Committee Jennifer Casey Members Monique Hill Alexander ‘98 John Amato Kerry Ceriello Beth Godsell Cary Goodwin Sandra Graham Magda Labonte Jonathan Leonard Alexandra Galston Murray ‘87 Gideon Pollach Ji Wang

FRIENDS ACADEMY Each day, we challenge ourselves to demonstrate our Quaker values in our thoughts, words and deeds. We believe that a Friends Academy education transforms lives in the realization of our Quaker ideals. Our testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, service and stewardship are character guides for our students who are equipped to change what needs changing for the better in this world. www.fa.org 270 Duck Pond Road Locust Valley, NY 11560 Phone: 516-676-0393

Head of School: Andrea Kelly Parents Association President Amy Schamroth Board of Trustees Debra Del Vecchio, President, Friends Academy Parent Robin Wachtler, Vice President, Former Friends Academy Parent, Class of 1983 Andy Menzin, Secretary, Former Friends Academy Parent, Class of 1981 Francis Ingrassia, Treasurer, Friends Academy Parent Debbie Zlotowitz, Head of School, Mary McDowell Friends School Members Paul Broder, Friends Academy Parent Lawrence Chu, Friends Academy Parent Jeff Daniels, Friends Academy Parent, Friends Academy Class of 1990 Steve Fortuna, Former Friends Academy Parent Member, Matinecock Monthly Meeting Gregory Hughes, Friends Academy Parent Elizabeth McCaul Ingrassia, Friends Academy Parent Gregory Jaske, Member, Matinecock Monthly Meeting, Friends Academy Class of 2004 Continued on Page 31

30 BACK TO SCHOOL • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 17, 2018 FRIENDS ACADEMY (Continued) Irem Konur, Friends Academy Parent Joe Podbela, Friends Academy Parent Member, Matinecock Monthly Meeting Robert Rosenbaum, Friends Academy Parent George Tsunis, Friends Academy Parent Craig White, Friends Academy Former Parent Member, Matinecock Monthly Meeting , Class of 1961 Honorary Trustee John Gambling, Friends Academy, Class of 1969 Former Friends Academy Parent Member, Matinecock Monthly Meeting

FUSION ACADEMY Fusion is much more than an accredited private middle and high school for grades 6-12 – it’s a revolutionary community of learning where positive relationships and one-to-one classrooms unlock the academic potential in every student and create opportunities for emotional and social growth. In a Fusion one-to-one classroom, the educational experience is completely customized to ignite a student’s passion for learning. Classes are self-paced, and course material is presented in ways that

suit students’ individual interests, strengths and challenges. www.fusionacademy.com 260 Crossways Park Drive, Suite A, Woodbury, NY 11797 Phone: 516-364-5414 Grades: 6th through 12th

Head of School: Tiffany Belferder

THE GREEN VALE SCHOOL In a vibrant program of academics, arts, athletics, and character education, The Green Vale School inspires and challenges all students to be their best. A Green Vale education instills confidence and competence, while promoting respect and responsibility as cornerstones for a lifetime of learning and global citizenship. Sincere consideration for each child fosters a love of learning and teaches children to excel, to lead, and to care.

www.greenvaleschool.org 250 Valentine’s Lane Old Brookville, NY 11545 Phone: 516-621-2420 Fax: 516-621-1317 Grades: Pre-Nursery through 8th

Jesse N. Dougherty, Ed.D., Head of School Narinder Bhalla, Associate Head of School Linda Gardiner, Assistant Head of School and Director of Lower School Kelly Flink, Director of Early Childhood Cathy Iannotta, Director of Upper School Parent’s Association: Amy Garcia

THE HAPPY MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF PORT WASHINGTON At the Happy Montessori School, we are influenced by the Montessori philosophy. This says that in order for children to develop to the

fullest, they must have freedom; a freedom that is best achieved through structure and predictability. Dr. Maria Montessori developed the notion of the “prepared environment” which possess certain order and disposes the children to develop at their own speed, according to their capabilities. As a result, children move themselves toward learning. The teacher may prepare the environment, design an activity, and function as a reference person, but it is the children who make choices, who are motivated by the joy of discovery and accomplishment to persist in their chosen task. The Montessori children are free to learn because they have acquired an inner discipline from their exposure to structure and predictability in a noncompetitive environment. www.happymontessori.com 40 Pleasant Avenue Port Washington, NY 11050 Phone: 516-883-1131 Fax: 516-883-8525 Grades: 2.8 years of age through Kindergarten Head of School: Dr. Anita Sehti

HENRY VISCARDI SCHOOL AT THE VISCARDI CENTER Founded in 1962 by Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr., the Henry Viscardi

School is an accredited model school that offers parents of children with severe physical disabilities and who often require life-sustaining medical treatment throughout the day, a traditional educational setting that provides rigorous academics and opportunities for personal growth and leadership development. Its specialized, accessible educational setting provides a fully-enriched academic program, a variety of therapies, assistive technology and medical supports to students who may otherwise need to receive instruction in their homes or a hospital. An alternative choice for parents and a resource to school districts that cannot accommodate the academic, health and assistive technology needs of children, PreK through grade 12, with severe disabilities, its core academics are combined with robust cultural enrichment that enables students to be active, independent, selfsufficient participants in society.

Board of Trustees Chairperson: Beth Daly

www.henryviscardischool.org 201 I.U. Willets Road Albertson, NY 11507 Phone: 516-465-1400 Fax: 516-465-3766 Grades: Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Principal: Angelo Zegarelli

Dr. Christopher Rosa CUNY Central Office – Student Affairs University Assistant Dean

Charles E. Becker, Secretary and Treasurer – WLNY TV, Inc. Vice President – Duck Pond Corp. Philip L. Blum Vice President, Senior Counsel CA Technologies Clinton Brown III Manager – Business Planning Altice USA Jean B. Crockett, Ph.D. University of Florida College of Education Department of Special Education John Hogan, Director SkOUT Secure Intelligence Iris J. Katz John D. Kemp, Esq. President and CEO – The Viscardi Center Larry Kirsch Shari Patrick, Esq. The Rockefeller Foundation General Counsel

Adine Usher, Ed.D. Nina Viscardi Continued on Page 32

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ADVERTORIAL

A Place for Every Student The Winston Preparatory School (WPS) has announced the launch of Winston Prep Long Island, its fifth campus, opening in Dix Hills this September. WPS is excited to bring the same essence, expertise and methods to the Long Island community that have been successfully applied to each of its campuses in Manhattan and the tristate area.

intense skill remediation while encouraging students to build independence, resilience, responsibility, self-awareness, and self-advocacy. Key to the development of each student is the

focus on assessment-based remediation, the daily one-to-one Focus Program, a skill-based curriculum, small homogenous class groupings, an expert faculty, an emphasis on social-emotional

Winston Prep is a highly individualized and responsive setting for students in grades 3 through 12 with specific learning differences, such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disorders, and executive functioning difficulties (i.e. ADHD).

development, and a supportive community. The opening of Winston Prep Long Island marks the logical next step for an organization that has experienced consistent growth over the years. WPS now reaches eight times the number of lives it did just two decades ago and continues to replicate its model in order to meaningfully impact the field. Winston Prep Long Island is currently accepting applications. For more information, or to sign up for an open house, contact Karen Preston, WPSLI Admissions Director at liadmissions@ winstonprep.edu, or visit www. winstonprep.edu.

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32 BACK TO SCHOOL • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 17, 2018 ADVERTORIAL

As summer winds down and fall approaches, it’s back to school and back to dance!

Classical School of Ballet, LI welcomes all new and returning dancers, ages 2 to adult. The students that pass through the doors of Classical School of Ballet, LI are given the opportunity to enrich their lives in the true art of ballet that embraces the whole person, mind, body and spirit. The CSB faculty, lead by the Director Carolyn Zettel-Augustyn, combine their wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise to students of all levels and skills from amateur to professional and from studio to stage.The !"#$%&'( ")*(+,-( .-/( #*)&01*2( &*"#3*)45( "62( /")7%'6( 8*&&*%(+$9$4&'6( "62( :)"6;(+$9$4&'6(")*(+!1%0"&*(-*"#3*)4<(

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-3*(/764*)A"&7)'(20A04076(#76&06$*4(&7(?7$)043(=0&3(4&$2*6&4(#76404&*6&%'( reaching milestones through their training. This past spring, 90 students participated with great success in the ABT NTC ballet exams and this summer we had dancers studying in ballet intensives in Florida, Texas, Alabama, Torrington and Moscow, Russia! Through the expansion and our new locations, we aim to make our programs more assessible to all ballet students on Long Island. To make this happen, we have added new divisions of dance that include; Tiny Tots, Recreational Dance, Adult Dance and a Workshop Series that brings to our school Professional Ballet and Broadway artists currently working in the industry. Come join us – we look forward to seeing you soon! Carolyn Zettel-Augustyn, Director

HOLY CHILD ACADEMY Holy Child Academy is an independent, private, coeducational Catholic day school sponsored by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, educating students from preschool age through grade 8. The school is part of the international Holy Child Network of Schools founded more than 150 years ago by visionary educator Cornelia Connelly. Holy Child Academy offers the opportunity to experience an exceptional curriculum that lays the foundation for future success at the high school and college level. At every grade level, Holy Child Academy is a place where a young person’s best qualities can flourish and where he or she can attain personal excellence while growing within the school community. www.holychildacademy.org 25 Store Hill Road Old Westbury, NY 11568 Phone: 516-626-9300 Fax: 516-626-7914 Grades: Toddler through 8th

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Holy Cross High School, a Catholic college preparatory school in Queens, New York, educates the hearts and minds of young people following the educational and spiritual vision of Blessed Father Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Holy Cross embraces students who reflect social and economic diversity. The school strives to instill within each student a desire to identify and fully develop God-given talents while pursuing excellence in all endeavors. Holy Cross’ varied academic programs and activities nurture and promote spiritual, intellectual, creative, social and psychological growth and development. As Blessed Father Basil Moreau wrote in 1856, “Education is the art of helping young people to completeness.” holycrosshs.org 26-20 Francis Lewis Boulevard Flushing, NY 11358 Phone: 718-886-7250 Fax: 718-886-7257 Grades: 9th through 12th grade

Principal: Mr. Edward Burns

KELLENBERG MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Kellenberg Memorial High School combines the proven curriculum and methods of a successful tradition with modern pedagogical advances to provide its students with a rich, qualitative educational experience. The Kellenberg Memorial High School program, offered in an atmosphere of positive Christian commitment, requires a thorough study of the basic intellectual disciplines, while offering extensive cocurricular and extracurricular opportunities for practical application and personal understanding. www.kellenberg.org 1400 Glen Curtiss Blvd. Uniondale, NY 11553 Phone: 516-292-0200 Fax: 516-292-0877 Principal: Brother Kenneth M. Hoagland, S.M. President: Father Philip K. Eichner, S.M. Grades: 6-12 Parents Club Presidents: Juanita and Michael Chung

THE KNOX SCHOOL The Knox School Mission: To provide the opportunity for capable students to excel within a liberal arts program infused with artistic and athletic pursuits, in preparation for higher education at selective colleges and universities. www.knoxschool.org 541 Long Beach Road St. James, NY 11780 631-686-1600 Head of School Kristen Tillona-Baker Principal - Virginia Riccardi, Assistant Head of School and Dean of Academic Grades: 6th -12th & Post-Graduate Parent Association Co-Presidents: Karen Palmer and Kim Rishi (Co-Chairs) Board of Trustees Cabinet Members Craig Novak Board Chair Henry Trevor President Christopher Nesterczuk ‘90 Vice President Mark Rathjen Treasurer Diane Briskin ‘77 Secretary

Trustees Susan Badia P’18 Diane Briskin ‘77 Graham Brown Pamela Cullington-Hinrichs ’03 Jim Dibiasi P’17 Mike Gargiulo Mike Greco Christopher Nesterczuk ‘90 Craig Novak Felicia Persaud P ’17,’20 Mark Rathjen Matthew Rosen ’88 Magdy Shady G’15 Henry Trevor Jennifer Lawrence P’97 President Emeritus Ellen Benedetto ‘73 P’97, ‘00, ‘16 Alumni President Representative Ex Officio Kristen Tillona-Baker Head of School Ex Officio Phebe Phillips-Byrne ‘68 Honorary Life Trustee Ex Officio

LONG ISLAND HEBREW ACADEMY Long Island Hebrew Academy (LIHA) is a Jewish Day School committed to providing its students, families and community the highest standards in Jewish and Secular education. LIHA is founded on the principles of Torah values, love of Israel and dedication to the people of Israel. Our Goal is to prepare our students to become confident life long learners, leaders and productive citizens of the world. This goal is achieved through our unique Students Centered Educational initiative. www.lihagn.org 122 Cuttermill Road Great Neck, NY 11021 Phone: 516-466-3656 Fax: 516-466-0774 Grades: Toddler through 5th Principal: Dalia Shabatian School Rabbi: Rabbi Yamin Levy Pre-School Director: Mrs. Monica Alon

LONG ISLAND LUTHERAN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School is a family in Christ, working together to develop compassionate and educated leaders for the future. Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School is a Christcentered, college-preparatory school whose mission is to glorify God by educating young people in body, mind, and spirit. www.longislandlutheran.org 131 Brookville Road Brookville, NY 11545 Phone: 516-626-1700 Fax: 516-622-7459

Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 17, 2018 • BACK TO SCHOOL Phone: 718-297-2120 Fax: 718-739-0037 Grades: 9th through 12th

High School Prinicpal: Jessica Raba

THE MARY LOUIS ACADEMY The Mary Louis Academy in Jamaica Estates, New York, is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women founded in 1936 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, New York. Our academic philosophy—rooted in the Sisters’ charism of unity, reconciliation, and all-inclusive love—emphasizes intellectual, social, and spiritual growth. Our dedicated teachers, academic quality, outstanding facilities, and committed students create an unparalleled school spirit. tmla.org 176-21 Wexford Terrace Jamaica Estates, NY 11432

Phone: 516-487-2424 Fax: 516-487-6663 Grades: 9th through 12th

NORTH SHORE HEBREW ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

John Buck, Head of School

Middle School Principal: Christopher Reno

www.millneck .org 40 Frost Mill Road Mill Neck, NY 11765 Phone: 516-922-4100; 516-922-4750 (TDD) Fax: 516-922-2098 Grades: Toddler through 12th Principal: Francine Atlas Bogdanoff

Principal: Sister Kathleen McKinney CSJ, EdD

MILL NECK MANOR SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf was established in 1951 to help Deaf children unlock their potential through quality education. Our specially-trained staff, carefully structured programs and access to the newest technologies give our students the academic knowledge and confidence they need to be successful both in and out of the classroom. Our care for each child does not end when the school day does. We are also committed to the people who are a regular part of the child’s life: the family.

The North Shore Hebrew Academy High School strives, first and foremost, to combine the best of Jewish and General studies into an integrated, well-rounded, and personally rewarding education for each of its students. It is our hope that by offering a first-rate program in all areas of our Jewish and world heritage, from Torah, Talmud, Hebrew, and Bible classes, to literature, art, science, and athletics, we will help our students realize their fullest potential. In doing so, they will gain a greater appreciation for learning and their own self-worth. These goals proceed directly from the principles that all knowledge is a reflection of God’s infinite wisdom and all humanity the manifestation of His image. www.nshahs.org 400 North Service Road Great Neck 11020

ADVERTORIAL

The Hannah Kroner School offers a unique educational opportunity The Hannah Kroner school offers a unique educational opportunity to dancers and non dancers alike. Dance makes us aware of ourselves, helps us develop a sense of security, and the desire to achieve. It can be better than other educational means because it combines both the physical and the mental. The goal can be performing, it can be teaching, or functioning in any profession. Dance offers students an opportunity to develop a sense of accomplishment in a joyful environment. The Hannah Kroner School of Dance was established in 1947. The school’s philosophy, then and now, is to educate students in all dance forms, to prepare them to be successful in the varied experiences they will face and demands they will encounter in their lives. Many students find fulfillment in non- performing as well as performing careers because of the extensive dance training they have received through the school. This training has also enabled many graduate students to pass auditions for High School of Performing Arts, summer stock, Broadway shows, television, ballet companies such as Alvin Ailey, San Francisco, Joffrey, and others. The current owner/director of the school, Carol Kaufman-Riley, was a former professional dancer, lifetime member of Dance Educators of America, member AGVA and was a Rockette. Over the past 40 plus years, Ms. Riley and the staff have continued to be innovators of programs unique to dance education on Long Island. Some of these include “Dance and Exercise for Children and Adults with Special Needs,” a recipient of several community

service awards, the “Toddler/Mom,” “Tots Two,” dance birthday parties, modern, musical theater, contemporary, lyrical and the ballroom classes for kids. Much of the current staff has been with the school throughout the years on Long Island. Through its distinctive dance teacher-training program, the school has produced many graduates who have become teachers in the studio and fine educators throughout the country. Most schools focus mainly on the end of the year recital. Since its inception, the Hannah Kroner School has offered an open house right in the studio twice a year so parents can observe their child’s progress in a relaxed atmosphere. This year younger students will be given the opportunity to perform on stage. The School is proud of their community events, Street Fairs, and will be performing at the Williston Park Street Fair On September 16th. Throughout the years, advanced students have consistently won awards at regional and national competitions on Long Island. Most recently the school has added a competition team comprised of students ages 8-10 (the Mini’s), 11- 13 (the Juniors), and 13+( the seniors). Students interested must pass an audition in order to be on the team. At the Hannah Kroner School the emphasis is on the enjoyment of dance, learning good technique, knowing dance vocabulary and achieving all around fitness. With every age group taking a part, beginning at toddlers-walking to seniors at the young age of 90, the goals have remained consistent. If you can walk, you can dance, and with over 70 years of positive affirmation, the School continues to flourish

Headmaster: Dr. Daniel J. Vitow

NORTH SHORE HEBREW ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL

NORTH SHORE HEBREW ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The North Shore Hebrew Academy Middle School is a Modern Orthodox yeshiva day school encompassing grades 6 to 8. Classes are heterogeneous and coeducational. The middle school provides a dynamic learning environment that fosters individual growth, intellectual curiosity and academic excellence, all within a vibrant Torah atmosphere. We help each student develop a personal commitment to a life of Torah and mitzvot in the modern world, as well as imbue a love for the Jewish people and Medinat Yisrael. www.nsha.org 26 Old Mill Road Great Neck, NY 11021 Phone: 516- 487-9163 Fax: 516-829-3933 Grades: 6th through 8th

The North Shore Hebrew Academy is a Modern Orthodox Yeshiva Day School. Classes are heterogeneous and coeducational. Embracing the finest aspects of Jewish and Western cultures, we encourage our students to develop a personal commitment to a life of Torah and mitzvot in the modern world. Our professional staff nurtures and supports each student’s quest for academic excellence and we provide our children with a superior Judaic Studies curriculum. Our teachers and staff also place the utmost importance in imparting kindness and good manners in our students referred to as “menschlichkeit.” www.nsha.org 16 Cherry Lane Great Neck, NY 11023 Phone: (516) 487-8687 Fax: (516) 487-8721 Grades: 1st through 5th

Principal: Rabbi Dr. Noam Weinberg High School Parent Teacher Association: Co-President: Pam Goldman Co-President: Galit Zborowsk

Head of School: Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Kobrin

Principal: Rabbi Adam Acobas

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NSHA Board of Directors Dr. Daniel J. Vitow, Headmaster Rabbi Dr. Noam Z. Weinberg, Principal Director of Student Life: Debra Gold Arnie Flatow, Director of Fundraising Scott Buchner, Director of Finance Officers Ivan Kaufman, Chairman of the Board Daniella M. Muller*, President Bart Baum, Executive Vice President - High School Glenn Zuckerman*, Executive Vice President Elementary School Daniel Aharon, Executive Vice President - Finance Charles Hadid and Adam Rapp, Finance Noah Liebowitz, Charles Segal and Ron Silverman, Legal Counsel Maurice Setton, Campus Development* Dov Sassoon, House Security* Avery Modlin and Ruvane Vilinsky, Fundraising Micah Lemonik and Zach Mittleman, Technology Moossa Levian, Recording Secretary

Abigail Weiss, Assistant Recording Secretary Laura Cohen, Special Events/Alumni Jonathan Hazghiyan and Susannah Malen, Community Development Pam Goldman, Jennia Hakakian Jackie Nissan and Jill Sonnenklar, P.T.A. High School Academic Boards Michelle Rutta, Chairman Dr. Marc Gottleib, Hebrew Board Dr. Sara Mendelsohn Schneck, English Board Life Trustees Michael Aryeh, Ronald Braun, Ezra Dabah, Shlomo Elias, Joseph Franco, Morris Gad, Donna Hecht, Charles Herman, Leon Hofman, Larry Horn, Henry Justin, Alan Kestenbaum, Edmond LeVian, Arthur Luxenberg, Michael Orbach, Scott Rudolph, Reuben Seltzer, Ronald Swartz * New position / New person

name gives honor and recognition to Our Blessed Mother, we hope to pattern and model our efforts in light of her example. With this in mind, Notre Dame School endeavors to teach as Jesus taught and to offer an education of academic excellence and the formation of sound moral and ethical consciousness. Our students come to us from a diverse range of cultures, beliefs and abilities. Cultures and beliefs are respected and abilities supported or enriched. Our goal is to provide our students with the skills needed to succeed in a highly literate society, and then, as responsible faith-filled members of that society, to use those skills to create communities that actively promote social justice. www.ndsnet.org 25 Mayfair Road New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Phone: 516-354-5618 Fax: 516-354-5373 Grades: Kindergarten through 8th

As an educational institution, Notre Dame School strives to provide an environment conducive to both instruction and the formation of the whole person. Notre Dame School is steeped in the rich traditions of Catholicism and as such, infuses Gospel values through the total curriculum. As a school whose

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Board of Trustees President: John Young Vice President: Raymond Potter Treasurer: Christopher Landon Members Jean Louise Bachetti, IHM Bruce Barket Ian Brock Kathleen Broderick Ellen Carney, IHM Kathryn Clauss, IHM Pat Cuccia Ann Barbara DeSiano, IHM Rosemary Goulet, IHM Ellen Maroney, IHM John Morrison Vincent Paladino Corey Peterson Kelly Quinn, IHM Stephen Thomsen Patricia Tippen, IHM Shannon Wilson, Executive Secretary

OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL Our Lady of Mercy School combines the proven comprehensive curriculum and methods of a successful tradition with modern educational and technological advances to provide its students with a strong qualitative educational experience. The educational program is offered in an atmosphere of positive value-oriented Catholic

commitment. Religious truths and moral values are the underlying realities from which the students’ experience of learning and living achieve coherence and derive their deepest meaning. www.olmshicks.org 520 South Oyster Bay Road Hicksville, NY 11801 Phone: 516-433-7040 Grades: Kindergarten through 8th Principal: Jane Harrigan Assistant Principal: Sister Jeannine Toppin Board Members President: Mr. Michael Pascullo Mr. Steve Doucette Mr. Timothy Finnegan Mr. Adrian Kulpa Mrs. Christine Mace Mr. Sinibaldo Nisco Mrs. Danielle Skjeveland Mrs. Lori Wood-Stefanowicz Mr. Zdravko Yuruk Ex officio Members Reverend John McCarthy, Pastor Mrs. Jane F. Harrigan, Principal Advisor to the Board Mr. Carmine Serravalli, Business Manager

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Our Lady of Grace Montessori School and Center, sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, is committed to nurturing the spiritual and educational growth of God’s people. Rooted in the Good News of Jesus Christ, our School strives to foster and maintain an educational experience for children, inspiring them to pursue life-long learning; our Center is committed to providing holistic programs to nurture the spirit and promote an experience of God’s unconditional love. www.olgmanhasset.com 29 Shelter Rock Road Manhasset, NY 11030 Phone: 516-365-9832 Fax: 516-627-5343 Grades: Nursery School through 3rd

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OUR LADY OF VICTORY PARISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Our Lady of Victory Parish School is a community rooted in strong Catholic values and traditions under the guidance of our Patroness the Blessed Mother. We are dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence developing students who are independent thinkers and problem solvers for the 21st century. The Our Lady of Victory School community reaches its mission in a safe, nurturing, supportive and friendly environment.

Dana Pagliara Jack Piuggi David Schamis Truett Tate Lisa Warren Valerie Yardeni Parent’s Association President: Reyhaneh Foyouzi Mostafavi

PORTLEDGE SCHOOL Portledge School offers a competitive college preparatory program in a warm, inclusive community. Students are inspired to realize their individual potential by developing the critical thinking skills and moral courage necessary for lifelong learning in an increasingly complex world. www.portledge.org Phone: 516-750-3100 Fax: 516-750-3297 Grades: Pre-Nursery through 12th

Director of Middle School: : Susan Edwards-Bourdez

Head of School: Simon Owen Williams

Director of Upper School: Harry Grzelewski

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www.olvfp.org 2 Bellmore Street Floral Park, NY 11001 Phone: 516-352-4466 Fax: 516-352-2998 Grades: Nursery through 8th

Principal: Peg Aguello HSA Co-Presidents: Kerry Connolly and Janet Logan

Director of Lower School: Saralyn Lawn

Board of Trustees Samara Meshel, President Lindsey Barnett, Vice President Donald D. Wilson, Treasurer Mary Ellen Mooney, Secretary Claude A. Bahnik ’90 Donna Burke Kimberly Dey Peter Guo Jamal Haughton Joshua Kugler

Rooted in the mission of Jesus, we are committed as one CSJ family to live and work with inclusive love to bring about unity and reconciliation of all creation and all people with God and with one another. Unity, reconciliation, inclusive love, peace and justice. As a community, we educate both the heart and the mind of our students through the values of hospitality, excellence, accountability, respect, reverence, truthfulness, and trust. www.sacredheartacademyli.org 47 Cathedral Avenue Hempstead, New York 11550 Phone: 516-483-7383 Fax: 516-483-1016 Grades: 9-12 Principal: Joanne S. Forker

ST. AIDAN SCHOOL Saint Aidan School, in partnership with the home and parish, commits itself to nurturing students’ life-long faith formation, spirituality, compassionate service, and

intellectual growth by promoting Gospel values and by fostering an environment of academic excellence comprised of rich, rigorous curricula and opportunities for immersion in school and parish life, in preparation for their future roles as global citizens. Recognizing that everyone is a child of God, we strive to be an inclusive community where all are treated with respect and dignity. www.staidanschool.org 510 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 Phone: 516-746-6585 Fax: 516-746-3086 Grades: Nursery through 8th

Principal: Eileen P. Oliver

ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL

understanding of our loving God. To know Him better – To love Him more deeply – and – To speak to Him more consistently. We incorporate our religious focus with a rigorous academic curriculum and nurturing classroom environment to provide each student a challenging educational experience which will prepare them for a successful future. www.stannesgcschool.org 25 Dartmouth Street Garden City, NY 11530 Phone: 516-352-1205 Fax:516-352-5969 Grades: Pre-Kindgergarten through 8th

Principal: Gene Fennell

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36 BACK TO SCHOOL • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 17, 2018 ST. BRIGID/ OUR LADY OF HOPE REGIONAL SCHOOL St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School is a Catholic Christian learning community of children, professional educators, parents and families, clergy and religious, and lay ministers striving to live and share the Gospel message of Jesus Christ in word and action. We embrace the Christian values of kindness, integrity, respect and acceptance. We are dedicated to providing a child-centered learning environment in which all students, no matter what race, color, or background, are given opportunities to reach their full academic and personal potential, become productive members of our society, and active members in the Church community. www.stbolh.org 101 Maple Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 Phone: 516-333-0580 Fax: 516-333-0590 Grades: Nursery through 8th

Principal Paul Clagnaz

Appointed Members of the Regional School Board Mrs. Barbara Cooper Dr. Sean Fanelli Mrs. Lisa Kumbatovic, Chairperson Mr. Pedro Quintanilla Mrs. Nicole Wiegand Ex Officio Members of the Regional School Board Rev. Tony Stanganelli, Pastor of St. Brigid’s Parish and Executive Pastor of the Regional School Rev. Thomas V. Arnao, Pastor of Our Lady of Hope Parish Mr. Paul P. Clagnaz, Principal Mrs. Noreen Mormando, Parents’ Association President Mrs. Terri Ruggiero, Secretary to the Board

SAINT DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL Let it be known that the mission of St. Dominic High School is to educate young people in a community dedicated to Gospel values and Catholic teachings. Ministering to students of diverse abilities, St. Dominic High School strives to achieve wholeness through personal holiness, academic excellence, and social responsibility. The pride of this community is its celebration of a student’s growth and individuality. www.hs.stdoms.org 110 Anstice Street Oyster Bay, NY 11771

environment filled with academic success, respect, integrity, and joy. sfponline.org 6100 Francis Lewis Boulevard Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Phone: 718-423-8810 Fax: 718- 224-2108 Grades: 9th through 12th

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Principal: Vincent M. Albrecht Pace President: Louisa Ondocin Principal: Ms. Maureen Appell

ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR SCHOOL The Community of St. Edward the Confessor School lives and proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ. We strive to create a safe and nurturing Catholic environment, which recognizes all learners as unique individuals to be treated with dignity and respect. As an educational community, we encourage our students to achieve their personal and academic potential while we prepare them to be responsible life-long learners. www.stedwardconfessor.org 2 Teibrook Avenue Syosset, NY 11791 Phone: 516-921-7767 Fax: 516-496-0001 Grades: Nursery through 8th

Sitting Board Members John Favilla Cori Calderone Karen Buongiovanni Christopher Maro Laura Archbold Theresa Pellegrino Desire Grogan Jesse Silver Joseph Pollacci

ST. FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL St. Francis Prep is a Catholic, college preparatory school in the Franciscan tradition. Our mission is to enable all students to develop and broaden their spiritual, intellectual, creative, emotional, social, and physical abilities. We value the unique contribution each person makes to the Prep community. Together we create an

faith community that witnesses compassion and respect for every person, demonstrated in service to the local and wider community, while promoting the physical, social, emotional and spiritual growth of each child. www.st-josephschool.com 450 Franklin Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 Phone: 516-747-2730 Fax: 516-747-2854 Grades: Pre-Kindergarten through 8th

Principal: Patrick McLaughlin

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL The mission of St. Joseph School is to provide an encouraging and challenging environment that fosters the intellectual, personal and religious formation of our students, an environment in which they grow to achieve their full potential, becoming responsible individuals, strong in understanding and practicing their faith, and lifelong learners with 21st century skills. SJS offers a curriculum that addresses the development of the whole person, presented in a learning program that stresses high levels of student engagement. We are dedicated to creating a

Principal: Mr. Brian Colomban School Board Rev. Msgr. James P Swiader, Pastor Mr. Brian Colomban, Principal Mrs. Regina Cioffi, Assistant Principal Michael Spinelli, President Kristen Kapoor, Vice President

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SAINT MARY’S ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL Saint Mary’s Elementary School is committed through its teachings to: Integrating the values, rituals, truths and traditions of the Catholic faith into the lives of our students; Celebrating the uniqueness of each individual by educating the whole child spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, aesthetically, psychologically, socially, and physically in preparation for a positive productive future. Fostering, in our students, the abilities to think critically, to analyze and to challenge. Providing an atmosphere which engenders respect for racial and cultural diversity and instills social responsibility. Imparting an excitement for learning through a skilled, dedicated faculty and administration. www.stmaryelem.ws 1340 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, NY 11030 Phone: 516-627-0184 Fax: 516-627-3795 Grades: Pre-Kindergarten

through 8th Elementary/Middle School Principal: Sarah de Venoge

SAINT MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL Saint Mary’s High School, an integral part of the ministry of St. Mary’s Parish, is a Roman Catholic, coeducational community guided by the message of the Gospel in its commitment to nurturing each individual, engendering respect for the dignity of the human person, and maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence. www.stmary.ws/High School 51 Clapham Avenue Manhasset, NY 11030 Phone: 516-627-2711 Fax: 516-627-3709 Grades: 9th through 12th Principal: Jonathan D. Kramer

ST. PETER OF ALCANTARA SCHOOL St. Peter of Alacantara School provides a Roman Catholic education dedicated to preparing students for the future within a supportive, safe and caring environment. We teach: the Gospel message of Jesus taught by the Church; our students to live their faith through service to others; intellectual curiosity through vibrant and balanced curricula; faith-based leadership skills that will instill a life-long commitment and devotion to the Church as an involved citizen of the 21st century. www.stpeterspw.org 1321 Port Washington Boulevard Port Washington, NY 11050 Phone: 516-944-3772 Fax: 516-767-8075 Grades: Kindergarten through 8th

the best they can be under the mission statement of “To Teach, Build Community and To Serve.” We are an APOSTLE school, dedicated to following and integrating Jesus’ message of peace, hope, and love into our daily lives. Ours is a mission of evolvement to meet the diverse needs of our students, parents, parish and community. As a religious academic institution, we assume a developmental role. Learning is an active, transformational process. Students, teachers, parents, and administrative staff are recognized as individuals of ever-evolving abilities and gifts. stthomasschool.net 12 Westminster Road West Hempstead, NY 11552 Phone: 516-481-9310 Fax: 516-481-8769 Grades: Nursery/Pre-K through 8th

Advisory Board Reverend Father Robert A. Romeo, Pastor Reverend Father Jiha Lim, Chaplain Carol A Dunning, Esq. Chairperson Tim Ahern Dan Amoruso ’76 Kathy Bunger ’78 Thomas Hoban ’76 Matthew Lo Curto ’86 Franco Sagliocca Lawrence Siedlick ’68

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ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL

School Board President: Greg Kuehhas Vice-President: Stephen Biscotti Secretary: Renee Cicalese

St. Thomas the Apostle School has challenged students to be

Members: Marion Flowers Kevin Hanley Kelly Lackner Lori Lang Sean Lapham Francesca Staudinger

SCHECTER SCHOOL OF LONG ISLAND SSLI is a Jewish day school whose dual curriculum of excellence educates and empowers its students to be critical thinkers, ethical leaders, and globally engaged citizens, striving to achieve their full potential and ensuring a vibrant Jewish future. Our Core Values, which support our mission, become the essence of our students’ identities and guide them through every stage of life: Torah – We instill a love of lifelong learning where questions are as valued as answers; Ahavat Yisrael – We foster a love and commitment to the State, language and People of Israel as central to Jewish identity and continuity; Kehila – We celebrate the individuality and diversity within the SSLI family, and foster an inclusive and caring community; Mitzvot – We sanctify God’s presence in our lives through the observance of Jewish practice; Tefillah– We encourage all students to find their unique voices in prayer; Gemilut Chasadim – We engage our students in thoughtful acts of loving kindness, generosity and world repair, Tikkun Olam.

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VINCENT SMITH SCHOOL The Vincent Smith School is dedicated to providing a successful and personalized academic education in a nurturing and supportive setting, for students with various learning disabilities.At the Vincent Smith School we are committed to the beliefs that “It’s Okay to Learn Differently.” Students with learning disabilities are provided the necessary educational, emotional and social support to reach their highest professional and personal potential and productivity.

SILVERSTEIN HEBREW ACADEMY The Silverstein Hebrew Academy offers an integrated dual curriculum featuring a rigorous general studies program with an attractive array of Jewish studies. Our school is committed to empowering our students with 21st century educational skills. We have created an environment where critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity are encouraged. Our school culture promotes lifelong learning for faculty and students, where children can experience the power of their ideas and develop the necessary skills to be future leaders. Our day school experience offers small classes, exceptional teachers, and attention to individual learning styles. Education is the hallmark of our school. Through differentiated instruction and child centered classrooms, our students graduate as confident, caring and collaborative learners who are prepared to lead and affect. Our school is a family, a community that embraces Jewish children from all backgrounds. Our staff is carefully chosen not only for their teaching ability, but also for their ability to mentor and be role models for our students. Our students are taught values based on Torah ethics enabling them to become citizens who will make a difference in their communities, in Israel, and in the world at large. www.shagn.org 117 Cuttermill Road, Great Neck, NY 11021 Phone: 516-466-8522 Fax: 516-466-3586 Grades: Pre-School through 8th

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THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF GARDEN CITY The Waldorf School of Garden City educates children to meet the world with purpose, gratitude and respect. Our curriculum, inspired by Rudolf Steiner, progresses in accordance with child development, awakening students to the experience of knowledge, strengthening their sense of moral responsibility, and empowering them to act with courage and conviction. The School’s aim is to graduate a diverse group of young people distinguished by the scope and acuity of their minds as well as the depth and integrity of their character. www..waldorfgarden.org 225 Cambridge Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 Phone: 516-742-3434 Grades: 1-12

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Jumpstart math success after school BY A L A N F LY E R Goodbye, summer… and hello to a brand new school year full of fun, learning, and potential! As you and your family navigate the back-toschool hustle and bustle of schedule changes, shopping, and charting an action plan for the year ahead, seeking math help may be the last thing on your mind. However, the start of the school year is actually an ideal time to enroll in an after-school math program. Here are five solid reasons why. Summer learning loss is all too real! Many families opt to take an extended break from academics over summer break. However, many studies have documented the loss of skills all students experience when they don’t engage in educational activities over the summer — otherwise known as the “summer

slide.” Math proficiency is especially susceptible. Furthermore, a RAND Corporation study reported the cumulative nature of summer learning loss — left unchecked, students could fall farther and farther behind as the years progress. Enrolling in an afterschool math program shortly before or in the early days of the semester can help students ease back into mathematical thinking, decrease learning gaps, and set them up for a successful year of math! You’ll pinpoint your child’s strengths and weaknesses sooner rather than later. Why wait for the first round of test and quiz grades to arrive? Find out where your child stands by seeking out a personalized after-school math program. They’ll start by diagnosing areas of mastery

as well as problem points. This presents a valuable opportunity for you and your child to understand the big picture and implement a strategic action plan that prepares your child for what lies ahead. School year pressures have yet to surface. With students and teachers set-

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Math becomes a priority sooner rather than later. What’s on your family’s extracurricular wish list? As time passes and school year pressures increase, it could become necessary to squeeze extra math learning into your child’s after-school repertoire. If the situation proves especially critical, your child may have to give up a beloved activity in order to fit in muchneeded math remediation! Avoid potentially disappointing schedule changes down the road by making room now for an after-school math program with flexible scheduling. A balanced afterschool routine can help prevent burnout even during the most stressful times of the school year. It’ll help set the tone for a positive relationship with math. It’s no secret that sitting through math

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SAT or ACT: Which is best to take? DR. JOAN LEVY With a choice of two major exams, tests which have a very important role in college admissions, students and their parents often worry: Which exam is best? Which exam is easier? However, a far better question is: Which test is best for me? Which test allows me to show my abilities to the greatest advantage? And the answer to that question is not the same for everyone. While the two tests have some overlapping skills, they are suﬃciently diﬀerent in content, format and scoring to merit a much closer examination. The SAT is the exam that most of you are familiar with. Your sister, brother, cousin or parents probably took the SAT for their own college admissions. However, the test has changed dramatically in recent times. The current SAT has 4 sections and an optional essay (which many colleges want to see). The exam includes: Writing and Language, Reading and two sections of Mathematics. Scores range from 200 to 800 on the

combined English and Reading sections and 200 to 800 on the combined Mathematics sections, with a separate score for the essay. So your total score on the SAT ranges from 400 to 1600 plus your essay score. The ACT is a different exam. It contains four sections with an optional essay. These sections are the following: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science. Unlike the SAT, each section is scored separately and ranges from 1 to 36 per section, with a separate score for the essay. The composite (the average of the four subtests) also ranges from 1 to 36 plus your essay score. The major differences between the two tests lie mainly in the Mathematics, Reading and Science sections. The Writing and Language section on the SAT is similar to the English section on the ACT. The two Mathematics sections on the SAT present more difficult questions than the Mathematics section on the ACT. In addition, the SAT Mathematics section presents a portion

of the test where calculator use is not allowed and a portion of the test that is not multiple choice — you must write in your own answers for these questions. These factors make the SAT Mathematics considerably harder. The ACT Mathematics, on the other hand, is a completely multiple-choice section where the calculator is permitted. The Reading section of the SAT also presents more diﬃcult questions but the timing is more lenient (52 questions in 65 minutes). The ACT Reading section has more straightforward questions, but the timing is much more difficult (40 questions in 35 minutes).

In addition, the ACT has a Science section which tests science reasoning, not knowledge of scientific facts. The timing on the Science section is also tight — 40 questions in 35 minutes. Lastly, the essays on the two tests have diﬀerent formats. The SAT essay asks for an analysis of a written work that is presented, while the ACT essay is a persuasive piece of writing that asks you to take a position and defend it. So which test should you take? I advise you to go through each exam and discuss the two tests with people who are familiar with both exams and can evaluate your skills — professionals who specialize in SAT and

ACT preparation. I recommend separate teachers: one for the math and science sections and one for the English and reading sections. After all, you would not see a cardiologist for a vision problem, so don’t see a math tutor for grammar. You might try a practice SAT and ACT — available from the makers of each test. I prefer actual exams, not simulated tests with questions that may or may not be comparable to the real exams. Use the summer months! You don’t have the stresses of schoolwork and extracurricular activities to distract you and eat up your time during the summer, so you will be able to dedicate more time and energy to the exams. Find experienced professionals who are knowledgeable in test preparation and work with them consistently. Summer is a great time to work on SAT and ACT skills for the coming year! Dr. Joan Levy, Director NJL College Preparation www.njlcp.com

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How to help students choose an extracurricular activity

xtracurricular activities can benefit students in various ways. Academic clubs, sports and volunteer organizations provide students with opportunities to grow as people and make new friends while also teaching kids skills they will use for the rest of their lives. Many parents are aware that extracurricular activities can help students improve their chances of gaining admission to college. But students who choose the right extracurricular activities will benefit in greater ways than simply strengthening their college applications. The following are a handful of ways parents can help their sons and daughters choose extracurricular activities they can benefit from for years to come. Ask kids to jot down their interests. Students are more likely to enjoy and excel at extracurricular activities that align with their existing interests. Ask kids to jot down a list of their interests or anything they might want to try. Youngsters might want to learn a musical instrument even if they have never before taken a course on music. Once kids have listed their interests, look for activities that allow them to further explore those interests. Chances are there is a school-sponsored or community-based club or organization that will align with at least one thing on your child’s list. Encourage kids to have fun. Kids are more likely to enjoy and fully commit to an activity if they find it fun. While extracurricular activities can help kids grow as people and improve their im-

age in the eyes of college admissions officers, kids will get even more out of an activity if they enjoy doing it. Look for something that won’t interfere with schoolwork. Extracurricular activities can look great on a college application, but that benefit is lost if the activity interferes with a student’s academic performance. Some activities, including sports, demand more of students’ time than others, but make sure kids know that school always comes first. Ask around. Ask neighbors or school officials for recommendations to help kids who have tried but failed to find the right fit with regard to extracurricular activities. Sometimes it takes a little trial and error before a child finds an activity he or she is comfortable with. Fellow parents can make great resources, and school officials likely know of a host of clubs and organizations that kids may be interested in. Sign up with your kids. If kids are hesitant to sign up for an activity because they are shy, sign up with them. Volunteer organizations are typically family-friendly, and kids might be more likely to come out of their shells if they sign up with their parents or siblings. As kids grow more comfortable with an activity, they will want to get more involved even if mom and dad don’t have the time. Parents can employ various strategies to help kids find activities they can be passionate about for years to come.

ways to make mornings less hectic

any families find the rush is on to make it to school and work on time each morning. Feeling rushed in the morning is a recipe for added stress. Rushing through things is a poor way to begin a day, and those feelings of uneasiness can put a damper on the rest of the day ahead. Making mornings less hectic involves a few different strategies that parents and kids can easily incorporate into their daily routines. Wake up slightly earlier. Getting up earlier than normal, even if it’s just 15 to 20 minutes before you’re accustomed to getting out of bed, can help reduce morning stress. Resist the temptation to hit the snooze button over and over again. A few extra minutes each morning can make you feel more relaxed and make for a smooth, stress-free start to the day. Get some work done the night before. Prepare lunches the night before and have them ready in the refrigerator. In addition, lay your clothes for the following day out each night. This saves time and takes a couple more things off your morning to-do list. Ease back into a routine. As a new school year dawns or a long vacation comes to an end, begin going to bed earlier and start waking up earlier as well. This can make the transition from carefree mornings to busy mornings go more smoothly.

Make school and work mornings less harried with some easy tips to add to routines. Prep backpacks in the evening. Look through folders, sign paperwork, check assignments, and do whatever is you need to do the night before to save your family from having to scramble in the morning. This ensures those permission slips get signed and items make it back into school bags. Opt for school lunch a few times. Look ahead on the school lunch menu and speak with children about which meals they enjoy. Let kids purchase school lunch on those days to give yourself a day off from lunch detail. Have quick breakfast foods available. Smoothies, cereal bars, oatmeal, and whole-grain cereals are fast and nutritious ways to start the day. Carpool whenever possible. Busy families can save themselves extra work by proposing a neighborhood carpool. Sharing school dropoff detail frees time up for parents once or twice a week, and kids may enjoy traveling to school with their friends. Mornings can be tricky when family members are getting ready for school and work at the same time. By practicing a few daily rituals, it’s possible to curb the rush and start the day happier and more relaxed.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar NYCB LIVE, HOME OF NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • www.nycblive.com Saturday, Aug. 25 and Sunday, Aug. 26, 9 a.m. Long Island Nets Hoop Fest NORTHWELL HEALTH AT JONES BEACH THEATER Ocean Parkway, Wantaugh (866) 558-8468 • www.jonesbeach. com Saturday, Aug. 18 and Sunday, Aug. 19, 12 p.m. Billboard Hot 100 Festival Wednesday, Aug. 22, 6:30 p.m. Counting Crows and Special Guest Live FOREST HILLS STADIUM 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills (888) 929-7849 • www.foresthillsstadium.com Friday, Aug. 17, 6 p.m. Cake & Ben Folds Saturday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Russell Peters NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5205 • www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Friday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. The Greatest Piano Men: From Beethoven to Billy Saturday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m. The Elvis Tribute THE PARAMOUNT 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 • www.paramountny. com Friday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. Friday Night Fever with the New York Bee Gees Saturday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m. The Jim Breuer Residency: Comedy, Stories and More Wednesday, Aug. 22, 8 p.m. The Wallflowers Thursday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m. Toots & The Maytals THE SPACE AT WESTBURY 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283-5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury.com Friday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. The Mod Squad Saturday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Army of Eve and Bad Reputation MY FATHER’S PLACE The Roslyn Hotel, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn (516) 413-3535 • www.myfathersplace. com Friday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. Glenn Tillbrook Saturday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m. Billy J. Kramer Thursday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m. Ken McGorry and The Achievements

JONES BEACH BANDSHELL FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Jones Beach Bandshell, Field 4 Boardwalk, Ocean Parkway, Wantaugh (516) 826-5979 • www.bandshell. jonesbeach.com Friday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. Weird Science: ‘80s/’90s Tribute Saturday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m. The Legendary Murphy’s: Classic Rock Friday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m. Petty Rumors: Tom Petty & Fleetwood Mac Tribute Saturday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m. Monkey Wrench: Foo Fighters Tribute EISENHOWER PARK 2018 FREE LAKESIDE CONCERT SERIES Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Merrick and Stewart Aves., Parking Field 6/6A, East Meadow (516) 572-0347 • www.nassaucountyny.gov Friday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. Dr. K’s Motown Revue Sunday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. Punjabi-American Music Night Friday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m. That ‘70s Band GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • www.goldcoastarts. org Wednesday, Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m. Film Screening: “Deconstructing the Beatles: The Birth of the Beatles” At Bow Tie Squire Cinemas, 115 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck. NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor (516) 484-9338 • www.nassaumuseum.org Saturday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Studio Saturdays at The Manes Center Sunday, Aug. 19, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Family Sundays at the Museum LONG ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 11 Davis Ave., Garden City (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org Monday, Aug. 20 through Friday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sweet Dreams Children ages 3 and up will create their own pillowcase using fabric paint, markers and stamps. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members). Wednesday, Aug. 22, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Music and Movement Children ages 5 and under can enjoy movement exercises and interactive sing-alongs. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members). Friday, Aug. 24, 1:30 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen: Taco Tortilla Roll Ups For children ages 3-8. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members)

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A&E Calendar cont’d BARNES AND NOBLE 1542 Northern Blvd., Manhasset and 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place (516) 365-6723 (Manhasset) (516) 7419850 (Carle Place) • www.barnesandnoble.com Saturday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m. “The Dinosaur Expert” Story Time Thursday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. Summer Game Night Series CINEMA ARTS CENTRE 423 Park Ave., Huntington (631) 423-7611 • www.cinemaartscentre.org Wednesday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. Board Game Night THE DOLPHIN BOOKSHOP & CAFE 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop.com Friday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cafe Music at the Dolphin TURN OF THE CORKSCREW BOOKS AND WINE 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 764-6000 • www.turnofthecorkscrew.com Wednesday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. Author Kristan Higgins, “Good Luck with That” SANDS POINT PRESERVE CONSERVANCY Hempstead House, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point (516) 571-7901 • www.sandspointpreserve.org Sunday, Aug. 19, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dance Visions NY: Isadora Duncan and Contemporary Works THE ART LEAGUE OF LONG ISLAND Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery, 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills (631) 462-5400 • www.artleagueli.org Saturday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 16 Art League of Long Island’s Instructor’s Exhibition PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay (516) 922-8678 • www.plantingfields. org

Saturday, Aug. 18, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Theater in the Park: “The Wizard of Oz” Through Sept. 30 Exhibit — Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney: Sculpture OLD WESTBURY GARDENS 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury 311 or (516) 869-6311 • www.clarkbotanic.org Through Oct. 7 The Great War Exhibit THE WHALING MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor (631) 367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum.org Sunday, Aug. 19 through Friday, Aug. 24, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Scrimshaw Workshop Week Adults and kids can visit the center’s collection of beautiful scrimshaw and create an inked scrimshaw keepsake box. $12 per participant.

Community Calendar UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION AT SHELTER ROCK 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset (516) 627-6560 • www.uucsr.org Friday, Aug. 17 and 24, 1 p.m. Bridge Lessons and Game Play Saturday, Aug. 18, 9 a.m. Saturday INN Cooking: Cooking for Interfaith Nutrition (INN) Guests Wednesday, Aug. 22 and 29, 7:30 p.m. Inisfada Zen Sitting Meditation NYU WINTHROP HOSPITAL (516) 663-3916 • www.winthrop.org Friday, Aug. 17, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Breast Cancer Support Group for the Newly

Diagnosed Patient At the Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, 1300 Franklin Ave., Suite ML-5 in Garden City. Sessions are free, but pre-registration is required by calling 516-663-2556. LIVE MUSIC AT LAMOTTA’S DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT AND BAR 10 Matinecock Ave., Port Washington (516) 944-7900 • www.lamottas.net Friday, Aug. 17, 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Yacht Rock Happy Hour with DJ Spin Diesel Sunday, Aug. 19, 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Yacht Rock Happy Hour with DJ Spin Continued on Page 4

COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM 1660 Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor (516) 692-6768 • www.cshfishhatchery.org Saturday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hatchling Turtle Day Meet baby turtles, celebrate their hatching and enjoy refreshments. $6 adults; $4 kids 3-12 and seniors 65+; members free. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wacky Water Wednesdays Sprinklers, bubbles, lawn games and activities every Wednesday through Aug. 29. $6 adults; $4 kids ages 3 to 12 and seniors 65 and up; under age 3 and members are free. WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE AND HISTORIC SITE 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station (631) 427-5240 • www.waltwhitman. org Thursday, Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m. Long Island Press Club Poetry Reading & Fundraiser Open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

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BEACH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE AT NORTH HEMPSTEAD BEACH PARK 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington Tuesday, Aug. 21 and 28, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every Tuesday through Aug. 28. All levels welcome. For more information, call 631-355-1293.

TEMPLE JUDEA 333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset (718) 279-1005 • www.temple-judea.com Friday, Aug. 17, 6 p.m. Traditional Melody Shabbat Mondays and Tuesdays, 12 p.m. Bridge Games Two days of duplicate bridge weekly. All games sanctioned by the ACBL and scored by computers. Refreshments will be served. JONES BEACH HISTORY WALK Jones Beach State Park, Ocean Parkway, Wantaugh (516) 780-3295 • www.parks.ny.gov/ events Friday, Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jones Beach History Walk Enjoy a two-mile walk on the Jones Beach Boardwalk while you learn about this historic landmark. Registration required. OLDE TRADING POST SUMMER CONCERTS 1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 492-3195 • www.oldetradingpost. com Friday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m. The RPMs Saturday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. The Hambones NORTH HEMPSTEAD’S 2018 SUMMER SERIES AT NORTH HEMPSTEAD BEACH PARK 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington (516) 869-6311 or 311 • www.northhempstead.com Saturday, Aug. 18, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. BeachFest: A Festival of Food & Spirits on the Harbor

GREAT NECK PLAZA’S 2018 FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Dunster Road, Firefighters’ Park, Great Neck (516) 482-4500 • www.greatneckplaza. net Tuesday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m. Phil Costa and The Something Special Big Band, “Swing into Summer” In the event of inclement weather, the concert will take place at the Great Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Ave. in Great Neck. 2018 ITALIAN FESTIVAL AT MICHAEL J. TULLY PARK 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park www.cellinilodge2206.org Wednesday, Aug. 22 through Friday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 26, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. The festival will include an international food court, rides, games, live music, crafts, vendors, fireworks and more. NORTH HEMPSTEAD’S 2018 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT CLINTON G. MARTIN PARK New Hyde Park Road & Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park (516) 869-6311 or 311 • www.northhempstead.com Saturday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m. Arena Rock

MORGAN PARK 2018 FREE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL Germaine St. between Landing Road and McLoughlin St., Glen Cove (516) 671-0017 • www.morganparkmusic.org Sunday, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. Long Island Concert Band: Music of Broadway and Hollywood

NORTH HEMPSTEAD’S FUNDAY MONDAY AND FARMER’S MARKET AT NORTH HEMPSTEAD BEACH PARK 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington (516) 869-6311 or 311 • www.northhempstead.com Monday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. HomeTown USA: A Celebration of American Crafts, Hobbies and Music with a Classic Car Show and Salute to the Armed Forces Funday Monday is open to all seniors of the Town of North Hempstead. For eight Mondays in July and August (rain date Thursdays), seniors gather at North Hempstead Beach Park for a day of dancing, entertainment, card playing and socializing. Seniors can bring their lunch and purchase beverages and snacks at cost. There is free bus transportation throughout the Town and parking for seniors is free on Mondays. For a copy of the Funday Monday Program or bus schedule call 516-8697719.

NASSAU COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 15th and West Sts., Mineola (516) 747-4079 • www.nassaubar.org Monday, Aug. 20, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free Mortgage Foreclosure Clinic You must register in advance by calling

TRIVIA CHALLENGE Wednesday, Aug. 29, 6 p.m. At Abeetza Restaurant, 82 Glen Cove Road, Glen Cove. For more information, call 516-6761976.

CAUMSETT STATE HISTORIC PARK PRESERVE SUMMER 2018 SCHEDULE 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington (631) 423-1770 • www.oldetradingpost. com Sunday, Aug. 19, 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Plants, Etc. Hike This leisurely, hilly saunter in the southwest section of the park will focus on the botany, history and usage of plants. Admission is $4. Reservations are required by calling 631-423-1770.

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THE CULINARY ARCHITECT

Hors d’oeuvres for summer parties Recently, Culinary Architect catered The Preview Party of True Colors at The Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn. This powerful exhibition, created by the museum’s director, Dr. Charles Riley, highlights color in works of art, from the nineteenth century to today. The challenge of creating this opening was to create a display that is delicious to eat and in keeping with True Colors theme. The staﬀ of Culinary Architect Catering immediately started to collect colorful serving platters and create a menu that was indeed, colorful, especially highlighting the colors of the shows promotional pieces. This time of year vegetables are at their peak at Farmers Markets, and farm stands, not too mention vibrantly colored! The following recipes feature fresh organic produce at its best. All of these recipes have been reduced to serve 12 people instead of 250 and may easily be duplicated for home entertain-

ing with ease. Let these delicious hors d’oeuvres be your next masterpiece. True Colors Menu (Serves 12) Assorted Organic Crudites & Poached Vegetables Hummus* Artichoke Dip* Red Pepper Dip* Organic Carrot, Ginger and French Pumpkin Soup Shot Grape Leaves Stuﬀed with Rice Herb de Provence Marinated Mozzarella Culinary Architect’s Famous Chips* Beet, Taro, Cassava and Long Island Sweet Potato *Recipe Not Given Organic Crudites & Poached Vegetables 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut on diagonal 1 head broccoli, cleaned, but left whole 1 head cauliflower, cleaned, but left whole 1 head celery, cleaned and cut on the diagonal 8 oz. cherry tomatoes and/ or grape tomatoes

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1. Prepare one large pot of boiling water. Add a pinch of baking soda. 2. Blanch broccoli for 60 seconds. Remove and wash under cold water. Add a pinch of sugar and blanch carrots for 60 seconds, remove and run under cold water. Repeat with cauliflower, drain all vegetables. 3. Once vegetables are drained, arrange on a platter and add tomatoes and celery. Cover with a damp paper towel, refrigerate until serving. 4. To Serve: Remove paper towels and serve with your favorite dip alongside.

Organic Carrot, Ginger and French Pumpkin Soup Shot 1 onion, roughly chopped 3 tbls. peeled ginger, chopped 1 lb. organic carrots, peeled and roughly chopped 1 lb. French Pumpkin, peeled and roughly chopped (available in season at Rottkamp Bros. Farm, McCouns Lane, Old Brookville 516-6712566) Homemade vegetable or chicken stock to cover Herb of your choice (I use chopped chives) 1. In a saucepan, saute the onion in 2 tablespoons of vegetable stock. When soft and translucent, add the ginger and continue sauteeing until soft. Approximately 7 minutes. 2. Add carrots and pumpkin. Pour in stock to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer until vegetables are soft, approximately 20 minutes. 3. Let cool for 10 minutes, then puree in a blender or food processor. 4. Refrigerate until serving. Maybe made up to 48 hours ahead of time.

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5. To Serve: Pour soup 3/4 into a 2-ounce shot glass. (Disposable glasses are available at party supply stores.), garnish with your herb of choice. Grape Leaves Stuﬀed with Rice 1 jar grape leaves in brine, rinsed or home blanched Stuﬃng (1 1/2 cups) 1/4 plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 medium clove garlic, smashed, peeled and finely chopped 1 1/2 tsp. fresh mint, chopped 1/2 cup long-grain rice (3 ounces) 2 1/2 cups water 1 tsp. Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium pan over moderate heat. Stir in onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes or until translucent. Stir in mint and rice and cook for 2 minutes longer. Add 1/2 cup water and cook, Continued on Page 60

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Bryant Library

WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE IS BACK!: Wednesday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. Bryant Park Library is located at 2 Paper Mill Road in Roslyn. For more information about these and other events, go to www. bryantlibrary.org. THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW: A CAVALCADE OF COMEDY Tuesday, Aug. 21, 1 p.m. For 23 years, The Ed Sullivan Show featured America’s premiere comedy legends performing their acts for millions of Americans every week. His show is remembered for being a launching pad for many great talents. From standup to

slapstick, his program presented some of the funniest and most famous comedy routines. This lecture will feature many of these comedians performing classic comedy bits as well as reflecting on the impact that the show had on their careers. WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE IS BACK! Wednesday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. This safety and self-defense class is specifically designed for women to effectively learn to handle sexual assault or sexual harassment. Instructor Gene Perceval has

been teaching for over 57 years. The class covers traditional martial arts techniques and advocates for a world focused on respect, harmony, inspiration and living in calmness of mind. FOR KIDS: SCATTERGORIES Monday, Aug. 20, 7 p.m. Children entering grades 3 to 6 will learn how to play the fun category game and create their own lists to play. Design your own game cube to take home.

FOR KIDS: “THE LEMONADE WAR” Thursday, Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m. Children entering grades 2 to 6 will listen and discuss “The Lemonade War” by Jacqueline Davies, a book about a brother and sister battling to be the first to earn $100 during summer vacation. WALK-IN STORY TIME Through Aug. 31, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. No registration required. Meet different children’s librarians each day as they read and share some of their favorite stories.

Roslyn Community Calendar SHELTER ROCK JEWISH CENTER The Shelter Rock Jewish Center, located at 272 Shelter Rock Road in Roslyn, offers a full range of religious services, an Adult Education program, an Early Childhood Center (with a program for two-year olds, three-year olds, and a pre-K), a Religious School for students ages 5 to 12, a hospitable Sisterhood and a thriving Men’s Club, and a Zumba dance-exercise class. For more information, visit the website at www.srjc.org or call 516-741-4305 x10. NORTHWELL HEALTH’S CENTER FOR WELLNESS AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE IN ROSLYN This education, wellness and retreat center, located at 1500 Old Northern Blvd., Suite 3, in Roslyn, hosts a variety of mind, body and soul improvement classes on an ongoing basis, including

yoga for adults, Pilates, daily meditation sessions, an 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course, nutrition, medical wellness consultations, massage, Reiki, acupuncture, 200Hour Yoga Alliance Registered Vinyasa Teacher Trainings, and workshops. Specialized programs now include Cardiac Medical Yoga, Yoga for Infertility and Cancer, Kundalini Yoga, Personalized Fitness under Spencer Scalzetti and more. For a complete schedule, go to www.clients.mindbodyonline.com or call the center at 516-858-3095. TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Temple Beth Sholom, located at 401 Roslyn Road in Roslyn Heights, offers an array of classes in Hebrew, Bible study, Torah cantillation, Jewish thinkers, prayer, and parenting through a Jewish lens, as well as a monthly

“Lunch and Learn” program with guest speakers and TBS Sisterhood Education Classes that are open to the community. The day and evening classes are open to all adults, although there is a registration fee for some of the courses. For further information and a listing of events, go to www.tbsroslyn. org or call 516-621-2288. THE LITTLE GYM OF ROSLYN The Little Gym of Rosllyn, located at 55 Lumber Road in Roslyn, is a children’s gym offering activities for kids including parent/child classes, kids dance, gymnastics, sports skills and karate for children from 4 months to 12 years. Tuition plans starting at $27 per class. To see a full schedule of events, go to www.thelittlegym.com or call the studio

at 516-513-0600. VILLAGE OF EAST HILLS The Architectural Review Board meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 209 Harbor Hill Road in East Hills. The Village includes Kids in the Park and Seniors Activities Committees, the latter of which includes movies, lunches, games, trips and other events. For a complete schedule of upcoming events, go to www. villageofeasthills.org. The East Hills pick-up softball game is always looking for a few good men. Games are every Sunday, weather permitting, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the park at East Hills off Harbor Hill Road. Contacts: William Gavin, East Hills Park Director, 516484-9800; Steward Faden 516-4106666; Peter Wagner 516-527-1200.

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Reach Out to present ‘Being Jewish, Female’ Reach Out America will be presenting “Being Jewish and Female” with speaker Susan Weidman Schneider, the founder and editor-in-chief of awardwinning Jewish women’s magazine Lilith, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Manhasset on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at noon. Schneider has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, CNN and other major television programs. Her work has also been featured in The New York Times, Newsweek, Glamour and USA Today; she is the author of “Jewish and Female,” “Intermarriage: The Challenge of Living with Diﬀerences between Christians and Jews,” and, “Head and Heart.” At this moment critical to and of both women and Jews, Reach Out America believes the comments of its guest speaker couldn’t be more important. Reach Out America will also be giving members and new visitors a chance to partake in committee meetings and the work they do. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy releases plan Continued from Page 12 “shared ownership,” developing an enrollment management plan, and underscoring the importance of diversity on campus. The plan also calls for creating a “human capital plan” to get quality personnel, ensuring transparency of information among stakeholders, and creating “an eﬀective structure for shared governance.” Additionally, the plan says, physical education programs should be “environments of inclusivity and community, a laboratory for leadership development,

and a means of instilling the importance of lifelong health and wellness.” All of this would be paired with an “integrated, enriching, and relevant educational program for midshipmen,” the report says. This includes creating a “rigorous, coherent, and flexible” program that also emphasizes “development of the whole person.” Infrastructure is also listed as a priority, with the report suggesting the creation of two plans: the campus master plan and the technology plan, which seek to integrate modern technology into the campus.

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Maher pays it forward at NYU Winthrop There was a dose of serendipity at NYU Winthrop Hospital this week regarding “paying it forward.” A man came by the hospital, asking if he could do a random act of kindness for the Emergency Department. It turns out the man, a South Hempstead resident and Fire Commissioner named Tommy Maher, founded an organization called “Honor 58” that does random acts of kindness in honor of the 58 men and women killed in the Las Vegas concert shootings last year. One special man among those victims was Sonny Melton, a 29-year-old who served as a nurse in the emergency department of a Tennessee medical center. Sonny was killed in Las Vegas while shielding his wife Heather, who is an orthopedic surgeon, from gunfire. Sonny’s brave act saved Heather’s life. Sonny Melton’s birthday is next week, and Maher wanted him to be remembered. Maher was in for a surprise, however, when he spoke to staﬀ within NYU Winthrop’s Emergency Department. As it turns out, following the Las Vegas mass shootings that left 58 dead and 851 injured, NYU Winthrop nurses felt strongly that

the emergency department staff caring for the victims deserved to be cared for as well. The NYU Winthrop staff walked a mile in their shoes, figuratively, by imagining how difficult it was for the Las Vegas hospital staffs to cope. NYU Winthrop professionals wanted them to know they were not alone and, as nurses, they were part of a special family of professionals, regardless of geography. The NYU Winthrop staff coordinated a collection to purchase

lunches for the entire staff at two Las Vegas hospital emergency departments. Those colleagues, overwhelmed by the support and compassion shown, sent in return letters of appreciation and a banner of thanks with signatures from the staff. And now here was Tommy Maher wanting to buy pizza lunches for the NYU Winthrop Emergency Department. Upon hearing how those staff members had rallied in support of the Las Vegas hospitals, Tommy

Maher was overcome with emotion, saying “Paying it forward really does work.” The next day, Maher delivered 25 pizzas to the NYU Winthrop Emergency Department staﬀ to honor Sonny Melton. His name will now be remembered with great kindness by a group of emergency department nurses who are very grateful that there are people in the world like the selfless Sonny Melton. Maher has been all over the country, even making his way to

Alaska, to do these random acts of kindness, with many others jumping on the bandwagon to help. “I lost a good friend in 9/11, and when the Las Vegas shootings happened, this idea popped into my head of a way to remember the innocent victims. Now, it’s become like a movement that’s inspired others. Visit Honor 58 on Facebook to see more random acts of kindness.

Adelphi rescues Dowling’s history After hearing about the closing of Dowling College in fall 2016, David Ranzan, Adelphi University archivist, was concerned that the courtassigned firm beginning to liquidate the college’s assets to pay oﬀ debt would view the institution’s archives as having no monetary value. “This might have led to the firm disposing of the material,” Ranzan noted. Adelphi has a special connection with the college as Dowling started oﬀ in 1955 as Adelphi’s Suffolk County satellite campus — becoming Dowling College in 1968. After obtaining contact information from former Dowling archivist Diane Holliday, Ranzan approached the representative in charge of the liquidation, Neil Bivona of RSR Consulting, LLC, with the idea of transferring the college

archives to Adelphi University and, by March 2017, a handshake agreement was reached. After several months of deliberation from both institutions, a formal agreement was signed by all parties on July 12, 2017. A week later, approximately 380 linear feet

of material was transported to Adelphi University from Dowling College’s Oakdale campus. “Dowling and Adelphi have a history going back to day one,” said Frank Corso, Jr., a 1977 Dowling graduate and president of the Dowling College Alumni Association,

which is still active. “Preserving a part of the history of the college is a plus for Dowling and for the community. Our approximately 48,000 alumni certainly have positive experiences in our memories.” Since last summer, Ranzan and the archives staﬀ have begun preserving and processing the materials. They include everything from course catalogs, board minutes and presidential papers to doctoral dissertations, master’s theses, photographs, student newspapers and yearbooks. “Preserving history is one of a library’s and archive’s highest missions,” said Brian Lym, dean of University Libraries at Adelphi. “We’re particularly happy to be able to help another institution of higher learning, one with which we share a certain amount of history on Long Island.”

Thomas Daly graduated with Dowling’s first class in 1971, having started at Adelphi Suﬀolk—and his son was a member of the final graduating class in 2016. He later was dean of student aﬀairs and dean of aviation. “I applaud Adelphi University for securing Dowling College’s archives,” Daly said. “Since 1955, Adelphi University and Dowling College shared a special connection. I invite all Dowling alumni to join the Alumni Association and visit the special collections of our great history at Adelphi.” Noted Adelphi Archivist Ranzan: “I am proud that I was able to rescue Dowling’s archives. By preserving the collection, it will ensure the legacy of Dowling and it will provide its alumni access to their institutional history for years to come.”

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Ex cop wrong about judge’s ruling

tephen Nasta claims a great deal of knowledge about the criminal justice system by parading his past credentials with the New York Police Department, yet writes a letter filled with inaccuracies, misinformation and pure ignorance of judicial review. As reported in your paper by Amelia Camurati (Aug. 3), “Daniel Bagnuola, spokesperson for the Nassau County Courts, said (Judge Erica) Prager was not informed of Drayton’s past criminal history through either attorney in the case or through a New York State ID or New York

State SID, which provides background information for the judge while considering things like bail.” Yet, Mr. Nasta tells us ‘he finds this difficult to believe.’ Why? Because you were a cop, we should bother to read or even publish your baseless statements. Further, in the same reporter’s account we have this, “Mr. Drayton did not have a prior criminal record and had not been indicted”. Let’s linger a bit on the last word above, not indicted.!In legal circles, that

It’s time for Celender regime to end in Plaza

hile Jean Celender’s Welwyn/ Shoreward enhancement project will give the neighborhood dangerous brick sidewalks, an unwanted and problematic park and bicycle lanes that will compromise drivers — paired with an out-and-out refusal by the village to properly adjudicate Shop Delight’s megaviolations of their conditional use permit — in her infinite wisdom, our beloved full-time mayor forgot to add a bridle path for those who ride horses, donkeys and camels. Think of all the income the village could generate from the sale of dung to local organic gardeners!!!

I know this sounds ridiculous, but the bulk of the enhancement project is ridiculous; it is the machination of a dictator.! We have all had enough of Jean Celender. If there were term limits in the Plaza, we would not have to be subject to year-afteryear of her narcissistic megalomania. (Did she learn from “the Donald” or did he learn from her?)!! It’s time for the “Jean Machine Regime” to go. !Leo Pfeﬀer Village of Neck Plaza (We want our “Great” back!)

Media needs to stop criticizing Trump Continued from Page 17 NPR (National Public Radio) exists on donations from the public. Threatening to stop donating to NPR may convince it to change its “Never Trump, Always Hillary” policy. I’m not trying to advocate that the TV networks mentioned above and NPR should stop criticizing President Trump and his government, when they deserve to be criticized. I’m all in favor of criticizing government when it deserves to be criticized. However, the TV networks mentioned above and NPR have turned criticizing President Trump and his government into a 24/7 industry, which means that they spend much time broadcasting meaningless stories, trivia (Omarosa Manigault Newman) and half truths. Paul Manafort, Trump’s one time campaign manager, is now on trial for income tax evasion and bank fraud, committed

years before he had anything to do with Trump and the 2016 campaign and election. Yet, the TV networks are intensely covering his trial, 24/7 and are trying desperately to make a connection to the president. Why? Because Hillary lost the election that all those TV networks, NPR, The New York Times, and many other print media giants, told us she couldn’t possibly lose and they still haven’t gotten over the shock of that happening. Destroying Trump, if they can, has become their new mission. Let’s tell them that it’s not acceptable for them to pursue that mission, during these dangerous times, while Donald Trump is president. If they succeed in destroying Trump now, we then get Mike Pence. Would that be an improvement? Joel Katz Port Washington

indicates a weak or low-level misdemeanor charge, thus the very low $2,000 bail set by a diﬀerent judge’s prior ruling.! Taking everything into account, Judge Prager’s actions were reasonable and logical. Mr. Nasta, how’s all that knowledge and experience equating now? Ms. Camurati further reports per Mr. Bagnuola, “It would have been impossible for the judge at that time to foresee the allegations unfolding and coming to light with regard to this defendant.” Up to this point, Mr. Nasta is inaccurate and misinformed.

But, his last statement, “Her actions should be reviewed by a judicial oversight board” shows his real ignorance of court protocols or his willful disregard for the facts. The review process immediately kicked in by Superior Court Judicial Review, a scrutiny of the transcript! of the proceedings (court stenographer) along with multiple conversations, discussions with Judge Prager.! Steven M Walk Great Neck

A gut reaction to what you eat Continued from Page 16 that are available at https://www.nature. com/articles/nature25178, https://www. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25731162, and https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/23251695. The dangers of food additives to your health are not limited to your gut microbiome. There is a great deal of information available regarding the health dangers of various food additives. Whether linked to cancer, hyperactivity or asthma just to name a few, the real concern about food additives is the lack of information regarding their health impact individually, cumulatively and collectively when consumed in everyday food products. The Environmental Working Group maintains a guide to food additives that is a useful reference when deciding what may or may not be safe to eat – https:// www.ewg.org/research/ewg-s-dirty-dozen-guide-food-additives#.W2s6SChKhPb. Focusing on natural, unprocessed foods

is likely the healthiest choice for you and your family. Adhere to the adage of shopping only the outer aisles at the supermarket, take advantage of your local farmer’s market and try your hand at home gardening. I have been watching a lot of “Call the Midwife” on Netflix lately and I am reminded that there was a time not too long ago that people relied on eating what they could grow themselves to a large extent. Even though we may have less space around our homes and in our homes, we can take advantage of modern gardening techniques that maximize food growth in small spaces and enjoy a homegrown apple, cucumber or many other items. That certainly seems like a better use of our space than a pesticide and fertilizerladen lawn. In the interest of a happy gut, and for all the other benefits of home gardening and eating whole foods, avoid processed foods and choose what comes to us naturally.

Space force needed

he Trump administration wants a Space Force. Vice President Mike Pence has warned that Russia and China have already militarized the final frontier. We need to protect the homeland from attacks from outer space. Russia and China are developing technology that could attack our satellites. A space command is long over due. Let me also mention we could face attacks from aliens unknown. Remember today’s science fiction could be tomorrow’s reality. As the Star Trek series states, “To go

where no man has gone before.”! Let me also add something else. Our population is increasing and we now have a population from 6 to 7 billion, and by the year 2050, we could have a population of 18 billion. Therefore, we need to explore others worlds like Mars for possible colonization. As such we would need a space force to protect such population. As stated in the Star Wars Series, “May the force be with us.” Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Mineola

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GOP plan for child victims superior

s the prime sponsor of the state Senate’s Child Victims’ Reconciliation and Compensation Fund proposal, I must respond to your July 31 editorial concerning eﬀorts to help the victims of child sexual abuse. There are several incorrect assertions labeled as “facts” which need clarification. The truth is that the Child Victims’ Fund is the only!legislative proposal that would help 100 percent! of time-barred victims of child sexual abuse. No matter the circumstances, victims could apply for compensation to rebuild their lives. My 21 co-sponsors and I believe that any measure to help victims must oﬀer justice for!! all. The Democrats’ alternative, the Child Victims Act, would chiefly help victims

whose abusers are part of institutions such as churches, summer camps or private schools, by allowing them to file civil suits during a one-year “look-back window.” That sounds good until you consider this: most cases of child sexual abuse – 80 percent, by some estimates -are committed by family, caregivers and others without financial resources. That means the Child Victims Act would leave the vast majority of victims with nothing. Conveniently missing from your editorial is the fact that our bill eliminates the criminal statute of limitations! while Democrats’ proposal would only increase it from 23 to 28 years of age. With most victims unable to confront

their abuse until their 40s, Democrats’ criminal statute provision is essentially useless. The editorial outrageously claims that our proposal would “give family members or friends who raped children a free pass.” The truth is that crimes of rape are already subject to prosecution as there is no statute of limitations on rape. Rapists belong behind bars, which is why we successfully fought to remove the statute of limitations in 2006, against the objections of many Democrats. Lastly, the editorial states that our $300-million victim compensation fund uses taxpayer dollars. Wrong. These are asset forfeiture monies collected by the Manhattan District Attorney from funds and banks who have broken

the law. Using a portion of this $730 million cache to help victims is just use of these monies. Going forward, five percent of asset forfeiture funds will replenish the program. The sexual abuse of children is a devastating crime that leaves victims with deep emotional and psychological wounds. A measure that helps ALL victims and strengthens criminal prosecution of predators is critical. The bill advanced by Senate Republicans is the only measure that would achieve those goals. That is the real!fact. Senator Catharine Young (R,C,l) 57th Senate District

Responding to feral cats

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feces. The feces can carry and transmit worms, so can dog feces.! Ringworm is a fungus, not a worm and is not usually trans!If you are going to feed cats mitted by cats. !North Shore Animal League outside, you need to trap, spay/ neuter and return or else they America, and their animal hospiwill multiply.! When there are tal (!located in Port Washington) many of them, they will spread has a wonderful program where infections throughout the colony.! for $40.00, they will spay/neuter, This is bad for the neighborhood vaccinate and ear tip a feral cat in a trap. Then you release the cat and the cats. !If your neighbors are feedback where you trapped it. ! Tomahawk Live Trap sells ing cats, they need to take responsibility and humanely trap, the best traps for feral cats. You neuter, vaccinate and return can buy or borrow traps to catch them outside. This will decrease cats in your neighborhood. If you the number of cats and prevent don’t, you won’t get rid of the problem. disease. ! Contact Alley Cat Allies, ! These cats are basically wild animals. The kittens can be and or Alley Cat Rescue. These caught, socialized and adopted organizations can help with feral cat problems. Their information out.! ! People need to keep their is online. The Town of North Hemppet cats indoors, properly ID or microchip them, and most im- stead is probably understaﬀed portantly spay and neuter to pre- and not able to handle this issue. I originally called them 10 vent this cycle of feral cats! Cats normally cover their years ago, when I had some feral n response to the feral cat problem, here are a few things residents need to know:

cats show up in my yard. No one got back to me. So I did some research, got a trap, borrowed some other traps, trapped cats, took them to NSAL, released them back outside. Sometimes they stay, sometimes they leave. A year later, someone from the town called me. I currently have three feral cats living outside. They have shelter and food in the winter. All are neutered and vaccinated. And none cause any problems. Even the birds are happy. Maybe the town can start a program where they can reimburse residents the $40.00 spent to trap and neuter feral cats. Just remember, if you don’t chip in and expect someone else to fix your problem, it won’t go away.! Hope this helps. Susan Burian Williston Park

Divins unclear on health act

n your Aug. 3 edition, you profiled Republican Assembly candidate Byron Divins, who is running against Democratic incumbent Anthony D’Urso in the 16th Assembly District. I couldn’t help but notice that, while Divins presented himself as pro-choice, he left himself a pretty large out by stating that he would have to look at individual legislation

closely. This is the same escape clause Sen. Elaine Phillips uses to justify her opposition to the Reproductive Health Act, a critically important reform bill that has passed the Assembly several times, but has never passed the Republican-controlled Senate. Divins should publicly state whether he supports or opposes the RHA.! If he supports the bill, then that would be consistent

with a pro-choice stance.! If he opposes the bill (or won’t take a position on it), then I would question his sincerity. As for Assemblyman D’Urso, he voted in favor of the RHA in 2017 and 2018.! There’s no question where he stands on this issue.!! Matthew Zeidman New Hyde Park

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OUR TOWN

Reflections on Sunday morning walk Many great works of literature are about moving and traveling and venturing out into the wilderness. Many of the great masterpieces are about leaving hometown. In “Search of the Holy Grail,” “Moby Dick,” “Robinson Crusoe,” “Les Miserables,” “Don Quixote,” “Call of the Wild,” “Huckleberry Finn,” “Wizard of Oz,” “Pinocchio” and “Treasure Island” are all about leaving home in search of something better. And in the end the hero rarely finds anything better and must admit as Dorothy did “There’s no place like home”. There are just a few great works of literature and cinema that try to come to terms with town life and what it has to oﬀer. The most famous of all is “Our Town” where Thornton Wilder depicts the beauty of a simple town and how rare it is for people to value it. Sartre’s “Nausea” is one of the great existential masterworks and although it is mostly about anomie it also has a wonderful scene where he describes how the town comes alive on a Sunday morning where people go to church services. Goethe’s “Dr. Faustus” has a similar scene where the despairing doctor takes a stroll on the Sunday morning around town and is greeted by all of his admirers.

Sadly Dr. Faustus fails to appreciate this life he lives and winds up making a pact with the devil who at first looks like a friendly dog. Thomas Merton is the writer who began his life on Long Island and wound up as a monk. “The Seven Storey Mountain” is his well-known memoir which describes his conversion to God during a touching scene where he looks down on his hometown on a Sunday morning and receives a revelation. James Joyce would also describe the poignancy of his hometown of Dublin on a lazy Sunday morning. Finally what may be the best film ever made was the Ozu masterwork Tokyo Story (1953) which was that overwhelmingly sweet film about how a family fragments apart as the children leave their hometown in search of work elsewhere. Alas since today is Sunday and I have some free time I thought I would head down to Main Street here in Williston Park and observe what this sweet town looks like on a Sunday morning. I doubt it would be much like Joyce’s Dublin or Proust’s Mesiglise Way or Barcelona’s Las Ramblas but one never knows where inspiration lurks. As I walked past Solomon Schechter High School along Cross Street the first thing I notice is a fa-

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ther and son performing one of the most cherished of family rituals, a boy learning to ride a bike. There was the father protectively running along beside his son who was bravely pedaling with the hope that he would not fall and cut apart his knees. If this is not a pure slice of American town life I don’t know what is. I proceeded up to Hillside and headed north with St Aidan’s Church as my goal. I originally planned on staking out a place on the lawn of the town hall where I would watch the town’s people enter the church and wax poetic about all that. However, the combination of oppressive heat, flat terrain, lack of focus and rushing traﬃc prevented that from happening. Instead, I merely snapped a quick photo of the front of the church and made my way across Hillside Avenue without getting run over by speed-

ing traﬃc. I then entered the church and was happy to feel how cool it was to be inside. We were between masses so not much action was unfolding within. I did run into a friend who was one of the ushers in church and we chatted briefly. I made sure I used the holy water to bless myself as I left. In the end, I think I discovered what I needed to see. Wilder and Proust and Sartre and Joyce all had a chance to enjoy town life during a simpler time. People traveled then but not as often, not as far and not as frequently. And they certainly did not live in a town dominated by cars. so they had ample opportunity to witness one of life’s great rituals, which was walking through town on a Sunday morning. Now what we have is a car culture with folks speeding along and getting angry as they do so. There is an urban movement

afoot in America called ‘walkable towns’. Some towns like Carmel by the Sea are used as models for this movement. Seaside, Florida and the Pearl District in Portland, Oregon are two areas where this has happened. I think the old section of Roslyn is a walkable town and so is the old section of Stony Brook. These are places where the human aspect of a town is emphasized and protected and where the car aspect is held in abeyance. Just like Mr. Adell running alongside his son to protect him, towns desperately need some clever urban planners to somehow protect us from the encroachment of cars and pavement and big box stores and traﬃc lights. And if and when that happens what we will see is that far fewer people will have a desire to run from their town in the questionable hope that a better life will be found elsewhere.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Parker Jewish hosts 26th golf classic Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation welcomed over 140 golfers to their 26th Annual Golf Classic at the Glen Oaks Club, in Old Westbury on Monday, Aug. 6. The fundraiser’s honoree was Evan Portnoy, president of Rampart Benefit Planning, which provides benefit programs for Parker’s employees. His division is a part of Rampart Insurance Services, which specialize in property and casualty coverage, employee benefits, life insurance, disability and long term care coverage. After a day on the links, Michael N. Rosenblut, Parker president and CEO, welcomed the dinner guests. He thanked Portnoy for the outstanding programs he provides for Parker staﬀ. He also thanked Stanley Morris, chairman of Rampart, a longtime Parker vendor and do-

nor, and chairman of the 2018 Golf Classic. “Rampart has joined with many other corporate partners whose kindness helps enrich our programs and enhance our facilities,” Rosenblut said. Rosenblut recognized Parker’s Board Chairman Peter Seideman, and the other board members, for helping make the event a huge success. Rosenblut addressed the 200 guests at the event’s dinner. “The needs of our senior population – the nation’s largest – makes your support more critical than ever. They might be at Parker’s facility for sub-acute care, short term rehabilitation, social adult day care, home health care, hospice, or our onsite dialysis clinic, Queens-Long Island Renal Institute. Perhaps they’re served by our medical transport division, Lakeville

Ambulette, or AgeWell New York, our managed long term care plan. Your generosity helps improve the quality of life for the many hundreds of people we serve each day,” he said. Parker Jewish Institute, conveniently located at the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, is a leading provider of short term rehabilitation and long term care." At the forefront of innovation in patient-centered health care and new technology, the Institute is also a leader in teaching and geriatric research." Parker Jewish Institute features roundthe-clock clinical teams, and is nationally renowned as a skilled nursing facility, as well as a provider of communitybased health care, encompassing Social Adult Day Care, Home Health Care and a Hospice Program.

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From left, Michael N. Rosenblut, Evan Portnoy, Stanley Morris and Peter Seideman at the golf classic.

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Business&RealEstate

The cost of staying in your home There are homeowners as well as condo and co-op unit owners that have resided in their residences for over 20 or more years and have hopefully enjoyed their stay with all the upkeep, renovations, leaks from frozen pipes, clogged gutters, leaders, and oh yeah, toilets and paying the gardeners too, as well as all the happy memories, photos and celebrations that were experienced. The one important fact I have learned that I have conveyed to my purchasers as well as sellers, that if you are going away for the winter (snowbirds) or for a short stay twofour weeks (snowflakes) you must always be careful and cognizant to keep your thermostats on 55 degrees (or a bit higher in the north section of your home, which is the coldest part) so one or more of your pipes don’t burst, during a prolonged frigid cold snap. One never knows how this next winter will be. Homeowners associations, condos and co-ops usually will not have any issues if they are attached to one another, unless you are a corner unit, whereby, freezing could occur if you are on the north side, where it is al-

ways colder (sun rises in the east, then south and sets in the west). Usually high rises don’t have any issues, since all units are sandwiched in together and they stay above freezing. I also advise my homeowner clients that there are 24-volt insulated pipe warmers that you can buy at the big box stores or online, that will provide a low current to keep outside or inside pipes safe during the winter. I have used them for years and eliminated and avoided all the catastrophes of my pipes bursting and causing much, much greater damage. The next item on my list is what will the cost be this winter to heat your home? If you are heating with oil, as many still have not converted to gas or maybe cannot due to not having a main line to tap into; prices are up this year compared to last year, as demand in the northeast will increase and if we have a severe winter, then your cost will also escalate! Have your real estate taxes increased, as they will in the next year or two, since Nassau County has a shortfall and is always trying to play the “game

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of balancing” their budget. So much money has been or will be used on defending those politicians, as some now have been convicted or are awaiting their sentences, that have been caught doing what they shouldn’t have been doing; so unfortunately, we all will be paying more down the line. Mandated costs from Albany for all of pensions, that are guaranteed by the state’s Constitution will for now always be passed down to all the towns and cities, increasing our real estate taxes. The following is a quote from a paper from the oﬃce of Tom DiNapoli, Our State Comptroller back on Oct 3,

2017, that shows another reason that adds to our cost of living in our homes today, (due to the shortfall of available monies for New York State): “New York State received 84 cents for every dollar it sent in taxes to the federal government in 2016, a wider gap than three years before, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. “New York sent an estimated $40.9 billion more in tax payments to Washington in 2016 than it received back in federal spending,” DiNapoli said. “While the Empire State fares well in some areas, in total it receives significantly less per tax dollar than the vast majority of states. Federal decision-makers should consider this imbalance as they debate proposed budget and policy changes that could significantly impact New York and other states.” Today’s report, a followup to one DiNapoli released in 2015, shows federal spending in New York during federal fiscal year 2016 included $55 billion in Social Security payments, $47 billion for Medicare and more than $46 billion for

Medicaid and other safety net grants. Billions of federal dollars also supported transportation, education and veterans benefit programs. Meanwhile, New Yorkers paid almost $255 billion in taxes to the federal government. While New York received 16 cents less per dollar contributed, most states received more than they paid. The average return for all states was $1.18 cents per tax dollar sent to Washington.” You all know or some will avoid thinking about what the additional costs to run your home on a monthly basis as well as the decreased amount of allowable deductions ($10,000 maximum, state and local taxes called “salt”); but it is coming to a head and more people are leaving New York State" than are coming in as other states with high costs of living and their accompanying real estate taxes. More and more baby boomers and the “silent generation born 1945 and before have not saved enough and many husbands and wives are working two jobs just to pay their taxes and whatever other expenses might come down the road. So one must think, is it still prudent and financially wise or feasible to stay in your home or would it be more advantageous to cash out (think of how much equity you have in your home) and move to enjoy one’s life in a more financially stable environment and in a warmer climate without heating bills, cracked pipes and of course, no more snow; and if possible not have to work? Something to ponder and think seriously about over the next few months before winter finally arrives! Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate 3 Grace Ave Suite 180, Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate Realtor Institute and Certified International Property Specialist. Receive regular “FREE” updates of sold homes in your area and what your home would sell for in today’s market. He can be reached by email, at Phil@ TurnkeyRealEstate.com, or by cell (516) 647-4289

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Recent Real Estate Sales in Roslyn Roslyn Real Estate Market Conditions MEDIAN SALES PRICE $892,500 Demographics near Roslyn, NY Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

City 2,795 4,331 43.7 2.2 87,961 66,626

County 1,361,350 4,744 41.3 3 98,401 42,949

85 Wagon Road, East Hills Sold Price: $1,826,000 Date: 05/23/2018 5 beds, 4 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 93x110 Schools: Roslyn Total Taxes: $16,708 MLS# 2986373

15 Holly Lane, East Hills Sold Price: $1,355,000 Date: 02/20/2018 6 beds, 4 Full/2 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 95x101 Schools: Roslyn Total Taxes: $23,443 MLS# 2959744

140 Overlook Ter, East Hills 70 Village Road, East Hills Sold Price: $999,900 Date: 07/24/2018 4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 98x109 Schools: Roslyn Total Taxes: $17,881 MLS# 3029524

Sold Price: $665,000 Date: 07/16/2018 3 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Ranch # of Families: 1 Lot Size: .21 Schools: Roslyn Total Taxes: $17,318 MLS# 3023382

Editorâ€™s note: Homes shown here were recently sold in Roslyn, Roslyn Heights and Old Westbury 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 Roslyn, Roslyn Heights and Old Westbury and are believed by Blank Slate Media to be of interest to our readers.

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Fatal stabbing at Great Neck home Continued from Page 3 was previously arrested in 1999 for assault in the second degree, “where a weapon was also used.” According to court documents acquired by Newsday, Doomchin was arrested for stabbing a woman twice in the back with an 8-inch kitchen knife in Great Neck in 1999. In that case, the records show, she pleaded no responsibility due to mental disease or defect and was “under mental health supervision” until 2014. It is unclear what sparked the Monday incident, Fitzgerald said. Doomchin, as she was being escorted into a police vehicle, declined to speak with reporters. A call to the Doomchin home was not

returned on Wednesday. Police said she lived there with her husband and daughter. A spokesman for the Nassau County Police Department said the slaying is still under investigation by the Homicide Squad. Gottlieb said it is early in the case and that the next step is to figure out “exactly what happened.” “Certainly the most important aspect of the investigation right now is to first find out exactly what happened and then, without any question, attempt to understand why it happened,” Gottlieb said. “And once we complete that investigation, I’m sure the issue of mental illness is going to be a very significant aspect.” Rabbi Joseph Geisinsky of Chabad of

Great Neck said on Wednesday he knows Doomchin as a good person who would invite people – often without families – over for holidays and celebrations, make meals for people and reach out to others. “She is always kind, she’s always welcoming people who are lonely and alone, and she’s welcoming them to her home,” Geisinsky said in a telephone interview. “We’re shocked to hear what happened – but she does have a history – but obviously nobody expected that; we’re all praying for her and her family.” “I would like to ask everyone to pray,” Geisinsky said, adding that he’d like people to share only “good things.” A woman in the Great Neck Mommies Facebook group also described her as a “nice lady.”

MTA credit rating on wrong track Continued from Page 13 ly rise to 20 percent in the future. “At the end of the day, the cupboard may be bare for any system expansion,” Penner said. Herman Berliner, the dean of the business school at Hofstra University, said the downgrades – from AA to A+ and then A in the latest report – are “not an insignificant blow,” as they are likely to raise interest rates. “If you consider that their resources are scarce – and they’re definitely scarce – it means money used here is not available to be used anywhere else,” Berliner said. But, he noted, an A grade is “still a good bond rating” and the improvements to neglected infrastructure could vastly outweigh the costs in the long term.

“That’s going to take time,” Berliner said of the MTA regaining a positive outlook. “You just have to look at everything that’s happening.” Berliner added that this might require more financial support from the city and state. Nicole Gelinas, a contributing editor in the conservative-leaning Manhattan Institute’s City Journal, wrote in the New York Post that the downgrade could mean higher borrowing costs because “potential investors perceive more risk.” Gelinas also said that the MTA should “look at its massive costs” in areas like health care before considering options like congestion pricing to raise revenue. “…As the latest S&P downgrade makes clear, new revenues will go to today’s projected deficits, not toward those grand plans for faster service,” Gelinas

said. MTA oﬃcials said that the agency currently has 8.7 times the coverage needed for debt service on a gross basis. The S&P report also said that while the MTA faces considerable challenges, the agency can address them through measures like cooperation with the state and revenue generating proposals like congestion pricing. “…Just as the MTA has consistently demonstrated a willingness and ability to generate savings to reduce out-year budget deficits, we believe the MTA, state and potentially other local stakeholders will work together, as in the past, to produce a credible plan in the near term that includes additional sustainable and meaningful revenue sources to address the MTA’s structural budget imbalance,” the report says.

Continued from Page 19 rial Hospital Center, and gold recipients LIJ Forest Hills, Southside Hospital and Staten Island University’s southern campus. Additionally, in the New York University System, NYU Langone and NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn received platinum designations. In New York, 28 hospitals received platinum designations and 15 got gold, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Nationwide, more than 1,200 facilities participated and about 24,000 new donors were added. About 114,000 people await organ transplants nationwide, according to the Department of Health and Human Service’s Division of Transplantation, with nearly 10 percent of them being in New York.

Cohen celebrates care unit Continued from Page 12 I didn’t know anything. We were so scared, but the bedside manner here is incredible. I’ve developed relationships here with everyone.” Carolyn Quinn, Cohen’s deputy executive director and a former pediatric intensive care unit nurse, also celebrated Cohen NICU’s care – which she experienced firsthand. Quinn’s triplets, John, Owen and Conor, were born at 29 weeks gestation. Now, they’re 21 years old. “I am proof that you can get through it,” Quinn said in the release. “These are the best people in the world to take care of your children. I would not be doing as well as I did without the nurses and doctors here. Thank you for helping me celebrate them.”

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County OKs $440K for Grist Mill Continued from Page 1 visited the mill’s owner at the time, Hendrick Onderdonk. Over the ensuing centuries, the structure changed hands several times until it became a tea house in 1920. The grist mill served that purpose for much of the ensuing 50 years until it was abandoned in 1974. The building has sat vacant since then. In 1986, the grist mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Kroplick said the restoration of the Roslyn Grist Mill has long been a priority for local preservationists given its long history. But high costs meant that little work has been done on the building over the last 40 years. He said some work was done in the 1990s “so that it wouldn’t fall in on itself,” but even that proved insufficient. In 2015, the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities declared the site one of Long Island’s most endangered historic sites. With the additional $440,000 from the county — $250,000 derived from the

The first phase would include further stabilization of the structure, restoration of the timber frames and raising the grist mill to street level. Kroplick said he would like to lay a new foundation for the building when the structure is raised but was unsure if there would be enough money to do that on top of everything else. “If there’s enough money we will do it, and if not we will aggressively pursue more money because we should be” adding a new foundation, he said. Kroplick said a contractor had been signed to begin phase one and said that a groundbreaking would likely take place this fall. He estimated that the first phase would take no more than two years to complete and would likely be done in a year and a half. Once the first phase was completed, the# focus would then turn to restoring the inside of the structure to make it an educational tourist attraction. “It’s going to be a long process, so COURTESY OF HOWARD KROPLICK we’ve just got to get it going, get some momentum behind it,” Kroplick said.# Reach reporter Luke Torrance by email The Roslyn Grist Mill, circa 1890. at ltorrance@theislandnow.com, by phone 2006 Environmental Open Space Bond tal funds program — work can begin on at 516-307-1045, ext. 214, or follow him Act and $190,000 from Nassau’s capi- phase one of the rehabilitation. on Twitter @LukeATorrance.

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Continued from Page 1 Slate Media’s coverage area, Great Neck Plaza is the only one to ban valet parking, according to an analysis of village codes. Two villages – Port Washington North and Roslyn – require businesses with valet parking to secure annual conditional use permits, show signs and avoid causing significant disruptions, while Sands Point mandates valet parking in situations involving 30 or more vehicles. The 25 other villages in the Port Washington, Great Neck, Manhasset, Roslyn, Williston and New Hyde Park areas do not have laws explicitly targeting valet parking, according to village codes available online. Palma Torrisi, the village clerk of Port Washington North, said the village has an

“interface between commercial and industrial and residential zones,” which can sometimes lead to trouble. Consequently, she said, the village decided to regulate valet parking in July 1991 to deal with a restaurant that was running cars up and down a residential street. “Since then it’s been totally, utterly and completely quiet,” Torrisi said, noting that there was a three- to four-month adjustment period after the law was passed. Schneiderman said that the situation in Great Neck Plaza is diﬀerent. He said that Great Neck Plaza – about a third of a square mile and home to around 7,000 people – is more crowded than Roslyn, which also has more parking lots oﬀ the main street and less need for

valet parking. “Wider streets” are needed to make valet parking work, he said, as a single car double parking can halt traﬃc. When the village tried allowing valet parking in the 1990s, Schneiderman said, three problems arose: cars clogging traﬃc on the tight streets, illegal U-turns on Middle Neck Road and questions on where the cars could be parked. “I think we did it just once and we found it was an absolute, total disaster,” Schneiderman said. When asked about how some older people in Great Neck Plaza might not be able or willing to walk in blazing heat or in the snow, Schneiderman reiterated that it is a “safety issue” and that the village would allow valet parking if it could.

Fire safety OK missing at pool Continued from Page 2 system is being completed,” Trottere said.# Uttaro said a fire watch can be used as a fire safety tool, but it is not an approved substitution for an operating and approved fire alarm system or sprinkler system. Uttaro also noted that the missing

safety systems are for the pool buildings, and not for the outdoor pool area. He signaled that the pool is still safe for residents to use. “I wouldn’t consider them in danger, but obviously having these fire protection systems completely installed and operating and approved by our oﬃce … would

be an enhancement to their safety,” Uttaro said.#“I don’t want to diminish the fact they’re required and should be installed.” Uttaro said it is rare for the fire marshal’s oﬃce to issue a violation to a town, city or village but said it happens “from time to time.” The town won’t receive a fine or pen-

Scott Strauss, the mayor of Mineola, which does not regulate valet parking, said that “every neighborhood has its challenges,” but that there have been no issues regarding valet parking in his village. “Mineola is a busy place,” Strauss said. “The downtown is coming alive and parking is a challenge with some of the construction there, but we’re making do.” The Village of Roslyn, which is about 0.6 square miles, is home to about 2,856 people as of 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This translates to a density of about 4,600 people per square mile. Port Washington North, which is half a square mile, is home to 3,228 people as of 2016, with a population density of 6,300 people per square mile. Great Neck Plaza, with an estimated population of 7,003 living within 0.3 square mile, has a population density of about 22,000 people per square mile.

alty from the violation, he said. “It’s not an instrument of punishment, it’s an instrument of education and awareness that you need to remedy this problem because you have a problem,” Uttaro said. “That’s our job as fire marshals.” Reach reporter Rebecca Klar by email at rklar@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516-307-1045, ext. 204, or follow her on Twitter @rebeccakl

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N.Y. eyes marijuana Hors d’oeuvres for regulation after report summer parties Continued from Page 21 The Phillips-Kaplan race may be a deciding factor on whether a bill is called to a vote. The Senate is currently split 31-31 down party lines, and a win by Kaplan may give the Democrats control of the chamber. A spokeswoman for state Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso (D-Port Washington) said he wants to consider the governor’s plan some more, but is leaning toward voting in favor of regulating use. State Assemblyman Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) said he would have to look closely at the drafted legislation, but signaled his support for regulation of legalized marijuana. “I think the writing is on the wall and has been for some time,” Lavine said in an interview. “Many other states are legalizing marijuana and it’s critically important that there be a full set of rules, regulations and laws governing the system of recreational marijuana.” Although recreational marijuana has been legalized in nine states and Washington, D.C., it is still illegal under federal law. “Laws have to reflect our cultural values, and at the same time New York state will have to make sure ... that whatever system is adopted here is fair and just,” Lavine said.! The break with federal law is one reason state Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) listed for his hesitation to support statewide legalization. “The federal government still classifies this substance as illegal and until that changes I think it makes things very tricky,” Ra said in an interview. Ra also said he’s concerned with issues of people driving under the influence of marijuana, noting that it’s not as simple to test for as alcohol. Ra said he does think the working group

appointed by Cuomo is a good cross-section of people involved in the issue. Ra specifically noted Jeff Reynolds, the CEO of the Mineola-based!Family and Children’s Association. The 20-member working group includes people like Reynolds who are involved in substance abuse prevention and treatment, as well as doctors, public health officials, police officers and others. “As we work to implement the report’s recommendations through legislation, we must thoroughly consider all aspects of a regulated marijuana program, including its impact on public health, criminal! justice and!state revenue, and mitigate any potential risks associated with it,” Cuomo said in a release. Results of the study, commissioned by Cuomo in January, concluded that laws regulating marijuana use could improve quality control and consumer protection. The study also found regulation could reduce opioid deaths, and noted that legalization leads to “little or no increase in adult use, and there is little evidence that regulation leads to an increase in use by youths.” The report also concluded that a regulated program would reduce racial disparities in criminalization and incarceration rates. The report claimed that research varies on the relationship between marijuana legalization and car crashes. “While existing information suggests a lower impact than might have been expected, legalization of adult use of marijuana raises valid concerns about traffic safety. Efforts are in place to expand the monitoring of this risk in [New York],” the report states. Expanding public health education and expanding laws and procedures can help reduce the negative impacts, according to the report.

Substance abuse hotline gains final OK Continued from Page 22 who usually caucuses with the Democrats, said reaching out to Legislator Laura Schaefer (R-Westbury) was key in getting the support from the Republican majority. Lafazan and Schaefer previously served together on the Nassau County Heroin Prevention Task Force, and he knew she was “committed to ending the epidemic,” he said. “I think when you as an elected oﬃcial actually recruit support on both sides of the aisle, good things can happen, good things can get done,” Lafazan said. “I think we need to see more of that from our policymakers on all levels of government.” Schaefer said getting others on board was not diﬃcult.

Schaefer “didn’t think for a second” legislators would vote down the helpful and innovative proposals, she said. “This is something everybody is trying to be involved in, because we have to all be involved, and we want to be involved because it’s our residents suﬀering out there,” Schaefer said in an interview. There is an “arm’s length list” of changes to make to attack the opioid epidemic, Kroll said. The hotline and app are a step in the right direction, Lafazan said. “I believe that access to treatment equals progress,” Lafazan said. “…It is still, in 2018, harder to get help than it is to get heroin, and until we reverse that trend we will not make forward progress in this fight.”

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MOVING & STORAGE INC.

Long Island and New York State Specialists

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MOVING Serving the community for over 40 yrs

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

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Interior B. Moore Paints Dustless Vac System Renovations

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PAINTING & WALLPAPER est. 1978

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

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516-328-7499 Licensed & Insured

ROOFING

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

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

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COIN SHOP

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

PMJ Coin LLC Premium Quaility Certified Coins

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

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

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

EDUCATIONAL BUS TRANSPORTATION FT CAREGIVER NEEDED Loving family is looking for a caregiver who is energetic, caring, has strong values, great communication skills and appreciates good nutrition for a 5 yr old Diabetic. The person will need to be able to administer medication, prepare meals and assist with other errands on an as needed basis. Driving is a must. Please call 516-978-6842

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FT CAREGIVER/NANNY NEEDED Loving family new to Garden City just lost FT nanny and is looking for a new caregiver to start right away. Looking for someone energetic, caring, has strong values and great communication skills for a 1 yr old and a 3 yr old. Hours are approximately 8am6:30pm could be MonThurs if desired. Involves preparing meals, light cleaning and laundry for kids, bringing 1 yr old to programs around town and picking up 3 yr old from preschool. Driving is a must. Please call 203-216-8081

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You Can Make A Difference!! • Full & Part Time Small Syosset Adult Home

LEGAL CLERK / PARALEGAL FT POSITION Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP, a malpractice defense firm, is seeking a legal clerk/paralegal for its Long Island office to process medical record authorizations and perform general litigation support. Strong organizational and writing skills required. Familiarity with Court system and experience a plus. * Competitive salary and benefits * Great atmosphere, very pleasant collegial work environment Please submit your resume and cover letter to: staffapp@kbrlaw. com for immediate consideration

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PORT WASHINGTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Excellent opening for alert, responsible individual to work Evenings, Weekends with Daytime flexibility. Friendly environment. Call: 516-883-2005 MAINTENANCE: Qualified candidate will perform maintenance duties including electrical, mechanical, carpentry, HVAC, snow removal and plumbing. Responsible for specific projects and for performing all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the functioning of the building. Must have clean driver’s license. Benefit package includes: medical, dental, paid time off, paid holidays and 403(b) retirement plan. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send resume to: fmichel@viscardicenter.org or call Frantz Michel at 516-465-1432 For your latest news theislandnow.com

MAINTENANCE Immediate Openings (2)

SACRED HEART ACADEMY has permanent openings in our maintenance dept.

• Exp. in plastering, painting, minor electrical repairs & plumbing • Familiar with power tools for snow removal & lawn maintenance For prompt interview call Director of Facilities & Security Jim Augello 516-483-7383, ext 247 or email:Jaugello@sacredheartacademyli.org

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

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

347-462-2610 347-565-6200

JOB OPPORTUNITY: $17/hr NYC $14.50/hr LI If you currently care for your relatives or friends who have Medicaid or Medicare, you may be eligible to start working for them as a personal assistant. No Certificates needed. 347-462-2610 or 347-565-6200 SITTER WANTED GARDEN CITY Sitter wanted for 4 kids in Garden City 2 days/wk. Hours 7am-7pm. Getting kids off to school, laundry, dinner, homework help and driving to/from activities. Responsible, caring and excellent driver. Contact me at: gcbabysitter@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTED BABYSITTER AVAILABLE Experienced, hard working, kind, loving babysitter available 4-5 days a week in your home. Experienced with GC families 15 yrs. Excellent references. Driver with own car. Call 917-536-6536

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▼ EMPLOYMENT, SITUATION WANTED, MARKETPLACE, AUTO SITUATION WANTED CLEANING WOMAN available, many years experience, good references. Apartment, house, office, laundry. Own transportation. Please call 516-444-0733 HOME HEALTH AIDE will take care of your loved one in their home. Experienced & honest. Licensed driver with own transportation. Call Flo 352-262-6970 HOME HEALTH CARE AIDE Irish trained woman with 10 years experience and excellent checkable references available. Honest and reliable. Licensed driver with own transportation. Please call 516383-7150 LIVE IN OR LIVE OUT Experienced Housekeeper, Companion & Caretaker available for work. Please call 646-954-5905 OR 516-944-1761 QUALIFIED & DEPENDABLE Nanny you can trust! I have over 23 years of experience. CPR Certified along with driver’s license. I have also worked in Garden City area for some time and am very familiar with the area. ’m ready, willing and able to work ASAP. Please call: 347-869-0092

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MOVING SALE GARDEN CITY ThursdaySaturday 8/16, 8/17, 8/18 18 Hawthorne Road Moving after 45 years so much stuff! Tools, snow blower, electronic/computer equipment, hardware, records, antique trunks, costume jewelry, dishes, silverware, linens, furniture, lamps, wall clocks, oriental rugs, Christmas decorations, bicycle, designer clothing, housewares and more

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NOVENAS/PRAYERS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (L.B.) PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit thou who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. Thou who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and thou who art in all instances of my life with me. I thank thee for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great material desire may be, I want to be with thee and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank You for your love towards me and my loved ones. Pray this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted. (L.B.)

MARKETPLACE INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Estate & Tag Sales Online & Live Auctions Cleanout & Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals 5 1 6 - 2 7 9 - 6 3 7 8 www.invitedsales.com Email: tracyjordan@invitedsales.com MOVING SALE GARAGE & BASEMENT FULL OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE. HON Lateral Filing Cabinet, 5 drawers. Excellent condition. Misc Items: Printer, fax, scanner, A/V installation parts, connectors, cabling, etc. Clothing, Housewares, etc. Much much more!To make appt for viewing, please call 516-779-8788

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

WANTED TO BUY LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

TAG SALE *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org AVITAL GALLERY 336: Paintings, Royal Copenhagen, Rosenthal and more. Hours Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 12-4, Friday 10-2 or by appointment. 770 Middle Neck road, Great Neck, NY 11024. 516304-5640 or call 516-528-9765. Free parking in back GARDEN CITY TAG SALE 1,001 unique items. DJ music equipment, guitar, Atmos clock, loads of costume jewelry, dining room and bedroom furniture, TVs, electronics, books, camera, automotive, clothing, toys. PLEASE JOIN US ! Saturday, August 18 9am to 4pm 38 Maple St (off Old Country Rd) INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Monday, August 20, 2018 9:30 a.m. 34 Earle Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 PACKED! Digger filled with items from the 1930’s including vintage, china, decorative, furniture, jewelry, lighting and outdoor items.....Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

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INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Thursday, August 23, 2018 9:30 a.m. 146 Wellington Road Garden City, NY 11530 Furniture, Collectibles, Decorative, Vintage, Garage and Basement.....Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

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AQUEBOGUE Sunday, 8/19 1:00pm3:00pm 87 Foxglove Row The Highlands. Stunning One of a Kind 2 story nestled amidst the golf courses & vineyards. 4 BRs, 3.5 Baths, gourmet Kitchen, FDR, LR, Study, Great Room/Gas Fireplace set in stone wall, Sunroom, Loft, Sitting Room, Garage & Basement. Master Suite on 1st floor. Must see! $729,000 Colony Realty, Dolores Peterson 631-413-7572

INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Friday, August 24, 2018 9:30 a.m. 83 Kensington Rd South West Hempstead, NY 11552 Sewing supplies, furniture, vintage items, tools, collectibles, costume jewelry, old toys, china, garage, basement....Visit www. invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

GARAGE SALE THE ANDY FOUNDATION YARD SALE SHOP An eclectic selection of furniture, home decor, jewelry, china, artwork, antiques, housewares. New donations daily 195 Herricks Rd Garden City Park, NY 11040 Tues Sat 10am-4pm 516-739-1717 info@theandyfoundation.org Proceeds benefit The Andy Foundation

PETS

PET SERVICES A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 K9 MONK, LLC Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Boarding, Day Care Training Life Coaching Healing Arts 516-382-5553 thek9monk@ gmail.com www.k9monk.com www.facebook.com/k9monk/

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTO FOR SALE TOYOTA AVALON XL 2001: Light tan 4 door sedan, 145,500 miles. Asking $2,700 NISSAN ALTIMA 1997: Brown 4 door sedan, 136,270 miles. Asking $1,200. Call 516-742-6133

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APARTMENT FOR RENT

GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Huge, bright 2 bedroom$1725; 1 bedroom $1625, 1 bath, dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C. NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. Available September 1. rentals@ gardencityborder.com or 516-5246965 (text or voice) LYNBROOK 2 bedroom upstairs apartment for rent. Private entrance. Parking for 1 car. Close to LIRR. Includes water and heat. All new. $2200. Must see. Available September. Call 917-418-6442

ROOM FOR RENT GREAT NECK: Furnished basement for rent and rooms upstairs for rent, private bath, use of laundry, parking available. 516-570-0119, 516-829-1265

OFFICE SPACE MANHASSET: Single office with private bathroom includes one parking space and internet. Located two blocks from LIRR on the second floor of prestigious Manhasset building. Large window adds to this bright, quiet, private, comfortable place to work. Includes separate reception area. Strong cell service. Utilities extra. No other fees. No medical inquiries. Call 516-2093227 for more information. MANHASSET: Two private offices (both with windows) plus reception area and private bath. Next to LIRR Port Washington branch 30 minutes to NYC. Parking (two) included at building and WIFI. Must see if you want an office location on the island convenient to NYC. In Manhasset business district area where restaurants and retail are close by. Call 516-650-9841 for more information.

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

CONDO/CO-OP FOR SALE

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

GARDEN CITY Large One Bedroom Condo in the heart of downtown Garden City. This 800 sq ft Condo boasts newly finished Hardwood Floors, Dining Room, brand new Bathroom & Kitchen with d/w. Low maintenance & taxes. By ownerno broker. $569,000 Call: 646-499-1684

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GARDEN CITY STUNNING MOTT COLONIAL Quiet area, 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, Jacuzzi, walk-in closets, den, fireplace, very large kitchen, ss appliances, CAC, basement playroom, patio, many extras. NO BROKERS. $1,100,000 Call 516-739-3907

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FARM LIQUIDATION! 42 acres, abuts state land$69,900. 3 hrs NYC. Big views, woods, pond, meadows! Town rd, utils. Owner terms. 888-701-1864 NewYorkLandandLakes.com

JAMESPORT Saturday 8/18 11:00am1:00pm 873 Sound Shore Rd. COUNTRY RANCH with Deeded Private Beach. Very short distance to the Sound. Great year round or vacation home. 3+BRs, 1.5 Baths, LR/Fireplace, Kitchen, Dining Area, Porch, Deck, Outside Shower & Shed. Reduced! $499,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 JAMESPORT Sunday 8/19 1:00pm 3:00pm 10 Morningside Ave 375’ of Waterfront. Location! Location! Spectacular Views. 140’ of Sandy Bay Beach. Boat Dock on Property. Cape with 3 BRs. Living Room with Stone Fireplace. $1,995,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE JAMESPORT Elegant Custom Contemporary in Sea Cove Estates. Bay Beach Community. 3 BRs, 4 Baths, Spacious Open Floor Plan. Vaulted Ceilings, HW Floors, Fireplace, Screened in Porch & ING Pool. Celebrate the beauty of the North Fork here with Friends & Family. Reduced! $779,000. Colony Realty, Valerie Goode, 516-319-0106 VERMONT 75’ Lakefront year round home on Lake Bomoseen, Vt (3/4 acre plot). Two story, 2 bedrooms, kitchen dinette, full bath, wrap around porch. Lower levelfamily room, king size sofa bed, work room, heater room. Large dock with boat and motor. $210,000. Call Bill Gilbert 802-265-8838

REAL ESTATE WANTED

LAND WANTED SEEKING LARGE ACREAGE Serious cash buyer seeks large acreage 200 acres and up in the Central/Finger Lakes/So. Tier & Catskills Regions of NY State. Brokers welcome. For prompt, courteous, confidential response, call 607-353-8068 or email Info@newyorklandandlakes.com

SERVICE DIRECTORY

SERVICES CHILD CARE by Experienced, Certified Teachers with excellent, extensive references in Mineola, walking distance to train station. No TV, enriching activities, outdoor play, healthful meals, small group. Call or Text 516-729-2896 EARTHLINK HIGH SPEED INTERNET as low as $14.95/month (for the first 3 months). Reliable High Speed Fiber Optic Technology. Stream Videos, Music and More! Call Earthlink today 1-855-970-1623. Expert Bathroom & Kitchens: Repairs and new installations, mold removal, shower pan leak experts, tile repair, sheetrock, plastering, painting, floors repairs and refinished, grouting, install tankless hot water heaters. Office: 516-9336508 or cell: 516-263-6774

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▼ HOME IMPROVEMENT, TUTORING, CLEANING, SERVICES SERVICES SPECTRUM TRIPLE PLAY! TV, Internet & Voice for $29.99 ea. 60 MB per second speed. No contract or commitment. More Channels. Faster Internet. Unlimited Voice. Call 1-855-977-7198

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MULTI MEDIA DIGITAL TRANSFERS: videos, pictures, negatives, 35mm, slides, Films: 8mm, Super8, 16mm. Audio: Reel to reel tapes, cassette tapes, LP records: 33, 45 and 78, 15% discount with ad. 718-835-2595. savethememoriesnewyork.com

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS CJM CONTRACTING, INC. Chris Mullins. Specializing in general contracting including churches and cathedrals. All renovations, expert leak repairs, dormers/extensions, bathrooms, kitchens, basements, carpentry, roofing, flat shingle, attics, masonry, stoops, brickwork, waterproofing, pointing, windows, power washing, plumbing, electric. Small jobs welcome. Free estimates. Licensed/insured #H18C6020000. 516-428-5777 AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 25 year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 BATHROOM RENOVATIONS EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in home consultation: 888657-9488 ROOF LEAKS REPAIRED All types Roofing & flashing repairs, aluminum trim work and Gutter Clean Outs. Nassau Lic# H1859520000. B.C. Roofing & Siding, Inc. Text or call: 516-983-0860

HOME IMPROVEMENTS LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886

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refreshments, live music, raﬄes and a twilight garden tour. Admission is $30 dollars for members and $35 for non-members. Profits will go towards funding Clark Botanic Garden projects to develop the garden. The Auxiliary also helps develop programs to educate children and adults. Founded in 1969, Clark Botanic Garden is a 12-acre living museum and education facility for all ages. Collections at the garden include native spring wildflowers, conifers, roses, perennials, daylilies, wetland plants, rock garden plants, herbs and over a dozen collections of particular plant families. Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I U Willets Road in Albertson.

Coyote talk at library The Wild Dog Foundation will hold a detailed information session on coyotes and their presence and potential in Nassau County and Long Island at the Shelter Rock Library on Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. For over 20 years, the Wild Dog Foundation has educated residents of

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The Roslyn Times, Friday, August 17, 2018

Vinny Muldoon

Established 1994

Owner and Garden City Resident

Providing Expert Craftsmen Highest Quality of Product & Lifetime of Service

Old World Quality Corp. We are a full service general contractor providing everything from small repairs through full house renovations and custom new home construction, with meticulous attention to detail no matter what size your project is. y p j

New Construction

Extensions

Exteriors

Major Renovations

Mudrooms

Family Rooms

Custom Millwork

Custom Kitchens

Heating & AC Systems

Masonry Work

Bathrooms

Slate & Copper Roofing

Office 516-741-8226 136 Cherry Valley Avenue,West Hempstead 11550 â€˘ Email:Vinnyowqc@yahoo.com

www.oldworldqualitycorp.com

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