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‘Nutcracker’ following tradition Hofstra performances in image of NYC Ballet version
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ew York Dance Theatre, under the direction of former New York City Ballet soloist Frank Ohman, will present its 37th season of “The Nutcracker” at Hofstra University on Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16, with performances each day at noon and 5 p.m. Ohman’s production is the largest Nutcracker on Long Island and the only one performed in the tradition of New York City Ballet’s Lincoln Center version. Special guest artists Daniel Ulbricht and Brittany Pollack of New York City Ballet return to perform as the Sugarplum Fairy and her Cavalier. Ulbricht, a principal dancer at New York City Ballet, has also taught students at the Ohman School of Ballet, a division of New York Dance Theatre, as a master class guest teacher and in his role as artistic director of the elite New York
State Summer School of the Arts ballet program in Saratoga Springs. Pollack was recently on Broadway as Louise in “Carousel.” Through the years, Ohman has created original dances and scenes which have been incorporated into the ballet and set his production apart from others on Long Island, but as a former student and soloist under George Balanchine, he is one of a select few authorized to use the original pas de deux choreography of his mentor. Ohman will continue his tradition of playing the role of the grandfather in the party scene that opens the ballet. The role of Clara’s mysterious godfather Herr Drosselmeier will be played by former New York City Ballet soloist Robert Maiorano. In his early career, Maiorano was the first boy to play the role of Clara’s brother, Fritz, in New York City Ballet’s production (a role previ-
ously played by girls), and was one of the original Princes in Balanchine’s production in the late 1950s. With the elegant Christmas party scene, the drama of the magical growing Christmas tree, the battle of the toy soldiers and giant mice, the live snowstorm, and the brilliant dancing in the Land of the Sweets, “The Nutcracker” appeals to all ages. In all, a cast of 80 children, pre-professional and professional dancers, will bring this classic story to life on the stage of the John Cranford Adams Playhouse. The children’s roles are performed by students of the Frank Ohman School of Ballet in Commack, representing a variety of towns in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Tickets for this full production ballet ($42 and $32 seniors and children 12 and under) are available at www.ohmanballet.org or by calling 631-462-0964.
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Where: NYCB Live, Home of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale Info & Tickets: (516) 231-4848 or (800) 745-3000 • nycblive.com
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Adelphi University Performing Arts Center brings the Charles Dickens’ classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge to life as it would have been performed in a radio studio in the 1930s. Bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Mary Brennan Interfaith Nutrition Network Food Kitchen in Hempstead for those in need this holiday season. Where: Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City Info & Tickets: (516) 877-4000 • pac.adelphi.edu
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New York Dance Theatre, under the direction of former New York City Ballet soloist Frank Ohman, will present its 37th season of “The Nutcracker” at Hofstra University, the largest Nutcracker production on Long Island and the only one performed in the tradition of New York City Ballet’s Lincoln Center version. Where: John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hofstra University, Hempstead Info & Tickets: (516) 463-6644 • hofstra.edu
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The pop and R&B vocal group known for the hit songs “Because of You,” “The Hardest Thing” and “Give Me Just One More Night,” will perform these and more of their greatest hits along with music from their Let It Snow holiday album, including “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Little St. Nick.” Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5211 • thetheatreatwestbury.com
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Reading with Robin & Renee’s Reading Club present author Adriana Trigiani Monday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bestselling author Adriana Trigiani will discuss her new novel, “Tony’s Wife,” a spellbinding epic of two working-class kids who become a successful singing act during the big band era of the 1940s. Tickets are $45 general admission and include an autographed copy of the book. Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre Info & Tickets: (516) 764-6000 www.eventbrite.com/e/reading-with-robin-renees-reading-club-present-adriana-trigiani-tickets
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THE TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS FOR THE COMING WEEK
he Manhasset T Children’s Holiday Spectacular Saturday, Dec. 15, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Bayview Civic Association, in partnership with the Manhasset Rotary and Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting the 23rd Annual Children’s Holiday Spectacular, with a showing of the feature film “Incredibles 2.” Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Admission is $5 per person.
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Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families are invited to join WBAB and WBLI for brunch with Santa Claus. In order to ensure that your child gets quality time with Santa, select your arrival time when you pre-register. Admission is free, but bring new, unwrapped toys to benefit the John Theissen Children’s Foundation.
Where: NYCB Live, Home of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Grant Thornton VIP Lounge on the Event Level, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale Info & Registration: 516-231-4848 or 800-745-3000 or nycblive.com
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Merry, Very Victorian Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. What are the origins of many Christmas and end-of-the-year traditions? Through storytelling, songs and demonstrations, children and their families can find out at this interactive evening of fun and discovery. Advance tickets required: $15/$12 members; $10 children ages 7 to 17/$8 members; free for children 6 and under.
Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury Info: 516-333-0048 or oldwestburygardens.org
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adison Theatre’s Annual Holiday Spectacular Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. The seasonal event that turns the Madison Theatre into a “home for the holidays,” the 6th Annual Madison Theatre Holiday Spectacular will feature new songs and dances mixed in with favorite holiday tunes the whole family will enjoy.
Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre Info & Tickets: 516-323-4444 or madisontheatreny.org
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magination Movers: Reindeer Party Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. The rock band for kids and the Emmywinning stars of the hit TV series seen worldwide on the Disney Junior channel will perform their Reindeer Party show.
Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: 631-673-7300 or paramountny.com
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Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board present:
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December 16 – 19 Clark Botanic Garden 193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson
Sponsored by:
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 2 P.M. – 6 P.M.
• Story time with Supervisor Judi Bosworth and friends • Live animal shows every hour with Ranger Eric Powers • A performance by the “Yes We Can” Band • Hot chocolate, a ride on a train, arts and crafts and train displays
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 3 P.M. – 7 P.M.
• ‘Winter Pawty’ stroll through the Garden’s light and train displays and have your dog’s photo taken with Santa • Dog adoptions with Long Road Home Rescue, Inc. • Dog treats provided by Unleashed by Petco
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 4 P.M. – 7 P.M.
• A live magic performance • Holiday balloons • Plus other holiday fun
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 4 P.M. – 7 P.M.
• PJ DJ party wear your favorite pajamas and come on down for a dance party with DJ Gary • Santa will make a special appearance with the Albertson Fire Department
The event is FREE Please bring an unwrapped gift for the Toys for Tots drive
Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth
Council Member, Dist. 1 Viviana Russell
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Council Member, Dist. 2 Peter J. Zuckerman
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Council Member, Dist. 3 Angelo P. Ferrara
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Council Member, Dist. 4 Anna M. Kaplan
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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‘Layered Perceptions’ art exhibit The Alfred Van Loen Gallery will host a new art exhibition, Layered Perceptions, that will launch with an artists’ reception on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m., and be on display through Jan. 2. The exhibit features prints by Chris Ann Ambery and textile and mixed media art from Valerie Zeman. Both artists choose to work in mediums that allow them to manipulate and transform the elements using various techniques. This enables them to bring new textures and subtleties to their surfaces. Through dye and discharging agents, inks, paint, graphite and other media, Zeman’s textile art gives dimension to feelings in the same way that a poet draws us in through language. She adds layers and textures that she says bring a sense of meditation to her work, and the machine stitching corrals an an overarching cohesiveness. Her com-
positions include varied techniques and extensive detail woven into each piece. Zeman’s work has appeared in galleries and juried exhibits in many Long Island venues, as well as in Manhattan. She is associated with Surface Design Association, Studio Art Quilt Associates, East End Arts, Huntington Arts
Council, Art League of Long Island, and the Textile Study Group of New York. In addition, Zeman teaches workshops at her Long Island studio in such techniques as low water immersion dyeing, screen printing, arashi, and itajame shibori, soy wax resist, breakdown printing and paper lamination. Ambery draws her in-
spiration from subtleties and continual changes in structure, shape, line and texture. “My work is not a rendering of place,� she says. “Rather it is a journey into the residual memories and emotions that have been imprinted on me as I pass through.� Ambrey’s current body of work has been focused on solar plate etching and its wide range of uses. “This non-toxic printmaking method is extremely versatile,� she says. “It can be used to create intaglio as well as
relief prints. It does not use the many toxic chemicals and solvents necessary in traditional etching. All that is required is sunlight, water and imagination.� Ambery’s work has been exhibited in galleries and magazines throughout the United States and Korea. She has been awarded the Marilyn Goldstein and Jacqueline Frank Award for Graduate Art History and the O’Malley Grant for her graduate work in printmaking.
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Beach Boys to warm up the holidays Long Islanders will get a dose of “good vibrations” this holiday season when The Beach Boys perform at The Paramount on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. Led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who, along with Jeffrey Foskett, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill, Keith Hubacher, and Scott Totten, continue the legacy of the iconic American band. The Beach Boys’ songs have forever changed the musical landscape, profoundly influencing countless performing artists
to follow. At this concert, fans will hear all of their favorite Beach Boys’ hits — from “Surfin U.S.A.,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “Kokomo,” to holiday staples like “Run Run Reindeer” and “Little Saint Nick.” The band will bring their signature, “fun in the sun” surf vibe to warm things up for the winter holidays. For tickets to the show, go to www. paramountny.com, ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000.
Holiday concert celebrating masters Now in its’ 49th season, the Long Island Baroque Ensemble has been delighting growing audiences with its creative, diverse and varied programming. Their concerts always feature a repertoire of rarely heard and unpublished works, along with period favorites. A pioneer in American early music and the premiere professional early music group on Long Island, the Long Island Baroque Ensemble duplicates the sounds and ambience of times gone by with concerts of early music performed on replicas of period instruments. Harpsichordist, professor and emeritus Artistic Director Sonia Gezairlian Grib, and many of the musicians currently in the ensemble, are American pioneers of early music performance practice in the U.S. on period instruments.
Subsequent to Grib’s innovative leadership, the early music scene has grown substantially throughout the U.S., and many of the Long Island Baroque Ensemble’s players teach and perform in institutions nationwide that promote this genre. The ensemble includes musicians who are active in all the great musical institutions in the world, including Carnegie Hall, Juilliard, and Lincoln Center, as well as international music festivals, joining with the Long Island communities to present great
classical works right here in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The Long Island Baroque Ensemble will kick off the holiday season with two Joyful Jollity concerts on Saturday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m., at Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church at 30 Brooksite Drive in Smithtown, and on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Christ Church Oyster Bay at 61 East Main St. in Oyster Bay. Admission is $30, $15 for students. Looking forward, the Long Island Baroque Ensemble remains committed to presenting live music — one of the threads that binds us to our humanity and to each other — and continues to grow by increasing its audience, presenting more innovative programming, and creating education programs. For more information and to support these quality performances, go to www.libaroque.org.
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Winter Jam returns to Space at Westbury Winter Jam 2018 is sure to bring down the house at The Space at Westbury on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature alternative rock bands from the tri-state area including headliner A Second Life, as well as special guests Don’t Believe in Ghosts and Chris Pepe. A Second Life has been taking the local rock scene by storm with their big-stage style music. After releasing their 2017 debut EP, A Civil Life, and opening for several national touring acts, including Daughtry, Jason Mraz, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Gary Clark Jr, and Dierks Bentley, the group is focused on taking their music and sound to new levels. The solo project of Steven Nathan, the driving force behind the New York City pop and rock band Man On Earth, Don’t Believe
in Ghosts has a sound that is modern and edgy, with a passion for infectious melodies and gritty arrangements. A self-taught singer and musician, Pepe has been writing and singing his entire life. Remote Viewer is his first album release since 2000 and a culmination of his musical journey, with influences including Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Pearl Jam and Motown. Each song on the album has its own original atmosphere, from the grunge sound of “Free,” to the fast, funky tune “Dream.” A portion of all Winter Jam 2018 proceeds will be donated to the Nicholas Pedone Foundation, an organization dedicated to childhood cancer. To purchase tickets to the show. go to www.thespaceatwestbury.com. The Space at Westbury is located at 250 Post Ave. in Westbury.
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Adelphi students to aid hurricane relief Twenty-six Adelphi University students will combine learning with making a difference this winter when they travel to Puerto Rico Jan. 7-11, 2019, to assist in the continuing relief efforts following Hurricane Maria. While in Puerto Rico, student-volunteers will spend time at a local orphanage and school, in addition to assisting in Hurricane Maria relief projects. Service may change based off of the need of the community when the group arrives. In 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, killing thousands of people, and devastating communities, many of which are still rebuilding and are in need of help. Since 2008, Adelphi has offered its students the chance to participate in Alternative Break Programs during their winter or spring breaks. The programs are designed to give students the opportunity to engage in social awareness and action by participating in community service projects, develop leadership skills and explore new cultures. “We began offering alternative break programs to provide our stu-
dents with opportunities to give back in meaningful ways, learn things about themselves and others, and experience a different culture, community and/or geographic location, ” said Jeffrey Kessler, Adelphi University assistant vice president and dean of student affairs. “Just because students have a scheduled break from classes doesn’t mean they can’t do something worthwhile during that time.” While students pay most of their own expenses, Alternative Break Programs are partly underwritten by Adelphi’s Student Government Association and Graduate Student Council. In addition, the SGA sponsor two undergraduate students by providing a scholarship for the full cost of the trip. Most recently, students spent their alternative breaks volunteering in Houston for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts and in San Francisco assisting in environmental projects, including restoring community spaces. Other past program locations include, New Orleans, South Florida, Dominican Republic, Belize, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
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Adelphi building gets LEED-certified The U.S. Green Building Council has certified Adelphi’s Nexus Building LEED Silver. Nexus is the third building at Adelphi University to receive LEED certification, the other’s being the Performing Art’s Center and the Center for Recreation and Sport. Adelphi is a member of the USGBC, the nation’s foremost coalition of building industry leaders working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was created by USGBC to provide a framework to create healthy, efficient and cost-saving green buildings. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement. Built in 2016, the Nexus Building is the state-of-the-art facility for Adelphi’s College of Nursing and Public Health, as well as a hub for student services, admissions, advancement and alumni outreach. The 100,000-square-
foot building also houses gathering spaces for students, a café, and meeting and presentation spaces for the entire campus. The design and environmentally friendly features of Nexus reflect Adelphi’s commitment to sustainability. In Nexus’s LEED scorecard, the building received credits in Sustainable Sites, Energy and Atmosphere, and Indoor Air Quality. In addition to eco-friendly construction standards, Adelphi has also implemented many other sustainability efforts, including the installation of water filtration stations around campus. Since 2015, this effort has saved more than a million plastic bottles. Recycling bins are in all buildings on campus and most restrooms are fitted with water reduction showers, sinks, and toilets. To help produce electricity for computers in the Information Commons, Adelphi installed solar panels on the roof of the Swirbul Library. Additionally, ladybugs are regularly used for
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Honor flight L.I. to hold vet reunion Honor Flight Long Island will hold a reunion Dec. 8 at the American Airpower Museum, to celebrate our WWII and Korean War Heroes who came to Washington D.C. on Sept. 22 on a free, early-morning flight to visit their respective military service memorials. They also visited the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier, and met officers from their military branches. They landed that evening at Islip MacArthur Airport to a raucous “bag pipe” welcome, and thunderous applause from hundreds of family and friends. Honor Flight Long Island is the local,
nonprofit chapter of the national Honor Flight Network. HFLI organizes, hosts and pays for the biannual flights, which depart from Islip MacArthur Airport. As part of the day’s events, veterans and their guardians (volunteers who make the trips possible) fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, where a motor coach takes them to DC and the WWII, Korean and Vietnam memorials, to Arlington National Cemetery, Air Force, Navy and other memorials. HFLI President Bill Jones told the 50 veterans who made the D.C. trip, “Your country said that it needed you, and you
said yes, I will go.” Jones said his group flies our local heroes to visit and reflect together at our national memorials. “Long Islanders with loved ones interested in taking an Honor Flight, should contact us and we’ll make all the required arrangements.” He added they’re now lining up 2019 trips for eligible veterans on the wait list. Bill Jones lives with his wife and daughter in Southampton. Each trip includes 50 veterans who go for free, thanks to donations from across Long Island. They are accompanied by 50 guardians, next generation, able-bodied volunteers who donate $400 (tax deduct-
ible) to offset the day’s travel expenditures. If there is no family member to act as a guardian, don’t worry, HFLI has a roster of volunteers ready to step up for the privilege and donate the fee. Please join Honor Flight as we present our veterans with their Tribute Photo Journals. When? Saturday, Dec. 8 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where? American Airpower Museum, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale. For more information, to apply for spots on upcoming 2019 flights, or make a contribution to become a veteran’s guardian, click: www.honorflightlongisland.org or call Virginia Bennett at (631) 702-2423.
Winter Wonderland at Clark gardens Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board will once again be hosting Winter Wonderland from Sunday, December 16 to Wednesday, December 19, both outside and inside the historic Clark House at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson. The event is FREE and each day will have different activities to entertain all members of the family including train displays inside and outside. This year, the Town asks residents to bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Winter Wonderland is spon-
sored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Winter Wonderland will kick off on Sunday, December 16 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The day’s events will include holiday story time with Supervisor Bosworth and friends, live animal shows every hour with Ranger Eric Powers of Your Connection to Nature, music and hot chocolate, a ride on train, arts and crafts and indoor and outdoor train displays. On Monday December 17, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. bring your dog a ‘Winter Pawty’ at Clark Botanic Garden for a stroll through
the Garden’s light and train displays and have your dog’s photo taken with Santa. Free treats will be provided by Unleashed by Petco and Long Road Home Rescue, Inc. from Manhasset will be in the Garden with dogs for adoption. Tuesday, December 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. will be a holiday balloon and magic show. Visitors will be able to enjoy a live magic show at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. plus other holiday fun. On the final night of Winter Wonder-
land, Wednesday December 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., we are having a PJ DJ party. Wear your favorite pajamas and come on down for a dance party with DJ Gary. The Marines will stop by to collect the Toys for Tots and Santa will make a special appearance with the Albertson Fire Department as well. The event is free of charge to residents. Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson. For more information, please call 311 or visit www.northhempsteadny.gov
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Expanding access to HIV testing Northwell Health announced a new pilot program to help increase access to HIV testing and promote prevention efforts in Long Island and Queens communities where the virus is highly prevalent. Clinicians and outreach workers from Northwell’s Center for AIDS Research and Treatment (CART) at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset will collaborate with CVS Health to provide free, onsite HIV testing via Northwell’s mobile health van parked at select CVS Pharmacy locations throughout the area. The effort will launch at the CVS Pharmacy in West Hempstead, located at 814 West Hempstead Ave., and is slated to start the third week of December. The mobile health van will expand to other CVS Pharmacy locations during the first quarter of 2019. As part of prevention efforts, CART staff will provide educational training to CVS staff and pharmacists about various aspects of HIV testing and screening. In addition to this pilot program, CVS Health has donated 500 HIV inhome test kits, which allows people to perform an oral swab in the privacy of their home. Northwell plans to distribute the home testing kits at venues such as club nights and locations where the outreach team may be able to identify undiagnosed individuals who are at risk for the virus and are reluctant to walk into a health van to be tested.
This initiative is being announced ahead of the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day, with the goal of providing health resources for people living in high-risk communities and to educate those who may not know they are living in such areas. “This new collaboration between Northwell and CVS Health will make a significant difference in increasing awareness about HIV testing in the communities we serve, improving the health
of people who are HIV+ and supporting education efforts about preventing HIV,” said Dr. Joseph McGowan medical director of CART. Research conducted this year by McGowan, identified local HIV “hot zones” – Hempstead, Westbury, Huntington Station on Long Island, and Rosedale and surrounding areas in Eastern Queens. The latest reports show there are 130,000 people living with HIV in New York State. On Long Island alone, 6,810
people are HIV-positive. In Queens, nearly 18,000 are infected with the virus. McGowan said approximately 1,000 Long Islanders are unaware that they are HIV+ and thousands more are at risk for the disease. The theme of this year’s World AIDS Day is “know your status.” According to Dr. McGowan, the joint effort between CART and CVS perfectly embodies this idea. “Thirty years ago, physicians and patients did not have many medical options for battling advanced-stage AIDS. There also were many roadblocks – political opposition, fear and stigma,” Dr. McGowan said. “Back then, we could never have imagined a time when people who are HIV+, could receive life-saving treatment to prevent the virus, restore health and prevent transmission. “The medication PreP, pre-exposure prophylaxis, is now available for those who do not yet have HIV but are at a high risk of contracting the virus,” Dr. McGowan said. “In three decades, we’ve seen so many advances both medically and socially. There is a tremendous opportunity to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic.” For more information about the schedule and location for Northwell’s mobile health van, please call CART at 516-713-8060.
Epidemic of premature birth in Nassau On Nov. 19, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center held a special event at its Leeds Place site in Westbury entitled “World Prematurity Awareness Breakfast.” At the event, the audience, which consisted of healthcare professionals and community members, learned that over 300,000 babies in the United States are born premature each year, and the statistics indicate a wide racial disparity. According to the state Department of Health, a black woman is up to four times more likely to die in childbirth than a white mother. In Nassau County, the infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births is 9.4 for black babies versus the 2.2 reported for white non-Hispanic babies. The three communities at highest risk are (in order) Roosevelt, Hempstead and Westbury/New Cassel. “Babies — especially black babies — are dying way too soon,” said Dr. Nellie TaylorWalthrust, director of the Leeds Place. “Many don’t see their first birthdays. I’ve gone to way too many funerals for babies who
didn’t survive.” Dr. Taylor-Walthrust said that the goal of the Guidance Center — in particular, its Good Beginnings for Babies program—is that every mother who comes through their doors gives birth to a healthy baby. The Good Beginnings for Babies program provides support, counseling, advocacy and education for pregnant and parenting teens. The Guidance Center, in partnership with Hofstra University, has also created a program called Birth Justice Warriors, which focuses on improving the health of black mothers and their babies through education and advocacy efforts. Birth Justice Warriors are trained to educate the community, including women, pediatricians, nurses, elected officials and others, regarding the racial disparities in an effort to create real change. The ultimate goal is to pass legislation that guarantees that this crucial information is delivered to all women of child-bearing age. Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Viviana Russell
shared her personal story of having given birth to a premature daughter in 1995. Russell felt that her doctors were not listening to her concerns. Luckily, her daughter, who weighed only 1 pound and 12 ounces, survived and is now a mother herself, but the experience made Russell want to help others. “As women, we are nurturers, but we need to learn that pre- and post-natal care is as important for us as for our babies.” Dr. Martine Hackett from Hofstra University, a co-founder
of Birth Justice Warriors, pointed out that maternal mortality rates are rising in the United States, whereas they are going down almost everywhere else in the world. She said that historical patterns of racism have affected black women even in today’s world. “While individual behaviors are important, we must also acknowledge discriminatory biases in the medical community and take steps to reverse them.” Adriann J. Combs, clinical director of OB/GYN at North-
well Health, presented the March of Dimes Score Card on NY State Prematurity births. While the state received a grade of B, Nassau County only earned a C. “The March of Dimes goals are to ensure improved care for all races, to encourage research and conduct advocacy efforts,” said Combs. To find out more about the Birth Justice Warriors, contact Dr. Walthrust-Taylor at (516) 997-2926, ext. 229, or email NTaylorWalthrust@northshorechildguidance.org.