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The World Trad Orchestra brings together four inventive jazz musicians on the East Coast to play some of the world’s most inspiring songs that will transport the audience to Gatsby’s lawn, a nightclub in Rio, and a cobblestone street in Paris. Tickets: $25 for members; $40 for non-members.
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Where: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay Info & Tickets: (516) 922-8678 • plantingfields.org
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Theatre Production: ‘Art’
Friday, Jan. 18 and Saturday, Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 20 at 3 p.m. (ongoing performances through Feb. 2)
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Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play, French playwright Yasmina Reza’s work is about three lifelong friends who disagree over an expensive piece of art, posing provocative questions about art and friendship. Where: Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson Info & Tickets: 631-928-9100 • theatrethree.com
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Caumsett Winter Walk Saturday, Jan. 19 at 11 a.m.
Get invigorated at this six-mile, moderate-hilly hike through the park, where you can admire the view of the Long Island sound. Meet in the parking lot near the entrance and bring water and a snack. The hike will be canceled due to heavy rain or snow, but nor for cold weather. Registration required. Where: Caumsett State Historic Park 25 Lloyd Harbor Road off West Neck Road and 25A, Huntington Info & Registration: 631-223-3427 • ligreenbelt.org
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Fine Wine & Food Festival Saturday, Jan. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Fine Wine & Food Festival showcases the area’s top wineries and food vendors. Guests will enjoy unlimited samples of wine, beer, spirits, and ciders, as well as gourmet food from New York City’s best restaurants and food trucks. WBLI will serve up music, contests and interactive games for everyone to enjoy. 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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Chazz Palminteri’s ‘A Bronx Tale’
Sunday, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. Actor, writer and producer Chazz Palminteri brings all of the grit, muscle and evocative realism to the sidewalks of New York in his play, “A Bronx Tale,” which began as an autobiographical one-man show, made it to the big-screen with Robert DeNiro, and recently had a successful run on Broadway. Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300 • paramountny.com
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Film Screening: ‘Love, Gilda’ Thursday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Join Executive Producer Alan Zweibel for a special screening of the documentary film “Love, Gilda,” a touching memoir about Gilda Radner, one of the greatest comedic minds and a member of the original cast of “Saturday Night Live.” Where: Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: 631-423-7611 cinemaartscentre.org
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THE TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS FOR THE COMING WEEK
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Luther King Martin Jr. Skate Weekend Friday, Jan. 18 through Monday, Jan. 21 (see venue website for a schedule of daily activities) Children can celebrate the civil rights icon and have fun over the holiday weekend at the roller rink, where there will be early bird specials, pizza parties, princesses and more.
Where: United Skates of America, 1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford | Info: 516-795-5474 • unitedskates.com/public/seaford
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This children’s book is inspired by real-life Princess Meghan Markle, who wed British Prince Harry, and her rescue dog Guy. The story time includes a coupon for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4 at the Café.
Where: Barnes and Noble, 1542 Northern Blvd. in Manhasset and 91 Old Country Road in Carle Place | Info: 516-365-6723 (Manhasset) 516-741-9850 (Carle Place) or barnesandnoble.com
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ive Musical: ‘Jack and the L Beanstalk’ Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. (ongoing performances through Feb. 23) A handful of magic beans start Jack on one of the best-remembered adventures in this musical the whole family will enjoy. Children can explore the castle in the sky with Jack and his many friends as he learns the importance of truth-telling.
Where: Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson Info & Tickets: 631-928-9100 or theatrethree.com
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Saturday, Jan. 19 and Sunday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. (ongoing performances through Feb. 24)
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Aladdin is down on his luck until he discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant him three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of Princess Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and moral character.
Where: Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown Info & Tickets: 631-724-3700 or smithtownpac.org
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Every January, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is honored at the museum for his commitment to peace and equality. The white dove is a universal symbol of peace, love, and harmony. Children ages 5 and up can pay tribute to King’s message by creating a colorful collage of this symbol.
Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org
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Netflix comedian to The Verve Pipe heads to Bay Shore perform in Huntington
Multi-platinum alternative rock band, The Verve Pipe, recently embarked on a nationwide tour that includes a stop at the YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts in Bay Shore on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. After garnering worldwide recognition for their radio hits “Photograph,” “Hero,” “Never Let You Down,” and their 1997 No. 1 single, “The Freshmen,” along with the song “Colorful” featured in the 2001 movie “Rock Star,” The Verve Pipe have managed to maintain their legacy over the past 25 years by expanding their musical boundaries and honing in on their powerful live performances. With a new lineup and a renewed energy and focus, lead singer, principal songwriter and co-founder Brian Vander Ark and the band, including Lou Musa (lead guitar), Randy Sly (keyboards, backing vocals), Joel Ferguson (bass, backing vocals), Sam Briggs (drums, percussion), and Channing Lee (backing vocals), continue to deliver original music that is distinguished by innovative arrangements, soul-searching lyrics and layered vocals. The Verve Pipe most recently released the studio album Parachute, along with their first live album, Villains — Live & Acoustic, which was recorded at The Ark in Ann Arbor, Mich. Of their live show, Cryptic Rock writ-
er Katherine Szabo said, “There are not many bands who can still keep the creative ball rolling for over 25 years, but The Verve Pipe refuse to be stopped… All in all, The Verve Pipe put on an amazing show full of surprises and old favorites, proving that their live performance is only getting better with time and experience” (1/22/18). In addition to recording rock albums, The Verve Pipe expanded their repertoire in 2009 to include writing and recording A Family Album, their critically acclaimed introduction to the world of children’s music, as well as their 2013 follow-up, Are We There Yet? The Verve Pipe have continued to perform both rock and kids shows throughout North America, including notable appearances at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Lincoln Center, Hangout Music Festival, SummerStage in Central Park and many more. Combining their full electric rock show with their stripped down, intimate acoustics, The Verve Pipe’s upcoming Bay Shore show is sure to satisfy the band’s many fans. The Boulton Center for the Performing Arts is located at 37 West Main St. in Bay Shore. For tickets, go to www.boultoncenter. org.
Maria Bamford is best-known for her self-deprecating comedy and jokes about her dysfunctional family. Her semiautobiographical Netflix comedy series, “Lady Dynamite,” was called “revelatory” by Entertainment Weekly and one of 2016’s must-see shows by Variety and Rolling Stone. The series was created by Mitch Hurwitz (“Arrested Development”) and Pam Brady (“South Park”). The stand-up comedian and actress, who won the American Comedy Award for Best Club Comic in 2014, will take the stage at The Paramount on Friday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. Bamford is the creator and star of “Maria Bamford: The Special, Special, Special!” on Netflix and of the cult hit web series, “The Maria Bamford Show,” which screened at the Museum of Art and Design. She was the first female comic to have two half-hour Comedy Central Presents specials, and starred alongside Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis and Brian Posehn in the Comedy Cen-
tral series, “The Comedians of Comedy” and Netflix’s “Comedians of Comedy: The Movie.” Bamford voices characters on numerous animated series, including “BoJack Horseman,” “Adventure Time,” “Legend of Korra,” “Puss in Boots” and PBS’s Emmy-winning series, “Word Girl.” She can also be heard voicing lead roles on Fox’s “Golan the Insatiable” and Yahoo’s “Talking Tom & Friends.” Bamford recurred as DeBrie Bardeaux on Netflix’s “Arrested Development” reboot, for which she was praised as a “standout” (Time) and “perhaps one of the high points of the entire new season” (Black Book Magazine). She has also had recurring roles on USA’s “Benched,” FX’s critically-praised “Louie,” and ABC’s hit show “Fresh Off the Boat.” Her new special, “Old Baby,” is available on Netflix. To purchase tickets to the show, go to www.paramountny.com. The Paramount is located at 370 New York Ave. in Huntington.
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Real Estate, Banking & Personal Finance
What credit unions and bank do BY A L I C E M E L Z E R “Despite seven interest-rate increases by the Federal Reserve since 2015, many banks have resisted rewarding deposit customers with higher rates.” So wrote Rachel Louise Ensign in the Wall Street Journal, published, June 23-24, 2018. What is fascinating is this: Credit Unions and, in particular, the Port Washington Federal Credit Union have been increasing their interest rates on savings, including CD Accounts. Yet, consumers are reluctant to place money in Savings with either banks or credit unions. World politics aside, saving money in your mattress makes a lumpy bed and will not make you any richer. Here is some financial education that will. Look inside your wallet. You probably have credit cards from multiple sources. Turn on your phone. It is likely you have apps for one or more checking accounts. Now is a great time to review your cash as in where is it? What is it doing, and will you need to make some changes? Although credit unions and banks have been around for many years they are different. Both can and will offer savings and loans; yet their business structure and consumer base are different. Credit unions are not for-profit organizations. Each member, regardless of their amount on deposit has one share. A credit union’s territory or charter may include: a specific region, a professional and or group. Profits made by credit unions generally become re-invested. The rewards may include goods, services and better membership rates. If you are reading this article, you are keenly aware money equals independence. What is autonomy? Origi-
nally credit unions facilitated those who would ordinarily be bypassed by traditional banks. Underserved means: recent immigrants and individuals with emerging credit. Are you in this group? Is your bank or credit union over charging you for goods and services? Is it time to make a switch? Let’s revisit the past and how it affects your finances today. Everybody who lives in Nassau County likely has relatives or friends from someplace else. Gone are the days when people lived and worked within 10 miles from their birthplace. Consider your children. Does your bank or credit union have a children’s savings account? How much would it cost to open one? With an initial deposit of $5 you can open our Youth Savings Account. Ours are designed to grow with your children. “In 1934, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Federal Credit Union Act into law, creating a national system to charter and to supervise federal credit unions” (www.ncua.gov/ About/Pages/history.aspx). Money and emotions are often intertwined. The best financial decisions
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are made when thinking and feelings are separate. When you seek a loan, mortgage and or Visa credit card, judge on merit points and not on your feelings. Do not be pushed or cajoled by sales people who are ranked by the number of new accounts they open. Our Credit Union does not rank our reps on the number of new accounts
they open. They are expected to provide friendly and professional assistance. When you are shopping for loans, determine the rate of the specific loan product. Some banks offer 0 percent for the first six months. What then will that rate change to? Are there annual and hidden fees? What about late payments? Ask, what is your monthly payments and what will the loan ultimately cost me? Are you going to accept the rate sheet a sales person places before you? Be mindful about how you spend and save your money. Established in 1968, we welcome those who live, work or worship in Port Washington, Manhasset, Roslyn, Great Neck and the employees of the Town of North Hempstead. We are an equal opportunity lender. We are your community credit union. Alice Melzer is director of marketing at the Port Washington Federal Credit Union, 157 Main St. in Port Washington,(516) 883-3537 and www.pwfcu. org
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Film tells famed rock climber’s story In January 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb The Dawn Wall, a seemingly impossible 3,000 foot rock face in Yosemite National Park, Calif. The pair lived on the sheer vertical cliff for weeks, igniting a frenzy of global media attention. But for Caldwell, The Dawn Wall was much more than just a climb. It was the culmination of a lifetime defined by overcoming obstacles. At the age of 22, the climbing prodigy was taken hostage by rebels in Kyrgyzstan. Shortly after, he lost his index finger in an accident, but resolved to come back stronger. When his marriage fell apart, he escaped the pain by fixating on the extraordinary goal of free climbing The Dawn Wall. Blurring the line between dedication and obsession, Caldwell and his
partner Jorgeson spend six years meticulously plotting and practicing their route. On the final attempt, with the world watching, Caldwell is faced with a
moment of truth. Should he abandon his partner to fulfill his ultimate dream, or risk his own success for the sake of their friendship?
Audiences won’t be left hanging for long given a special screening of the documentary film, “The Dawn Wall,” which tells Caldwell’s harrowing sto-
ry, that will take place at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased by go-
ing to www.cradleofaviation.org. The Cradle of Aviation Museum is located on Museum Row, Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Garden City.
Avital Gallery 336 New Art Exhibit AMY SHEFFER Great Neck Artist
Also on display: paintings by Raisy Derzie, and drawings by Arthur Markowitz Opening reception Sunday, January 13, 3pm-6pm Exhibition runs through February 17, 2019
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
New exhibit depicts Whitman’s appeal As part of their bicentennial celebration, the Walt Whitman Birthplace and State Historic Site has teamed up with esteemed Walt Whitman collector, Ed Centeno, to present an exhibition featuring cultural artifacts, commercial products, fine arts, and advertisements that depict segments of Walt Whitman’s prose and poetry. Walt Whitman’s Prose and Poetry in Products and Advertisements will be on display from Jan. 16 through Apri 7, with a free preview and reception on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2 to 3 p.m. for members and 3 to 5 p.m. for the general pubic. Centeno’s 33 years of collecting Walt Whitman related items has been “rewarding, challenging, and inspirational,” he says. Centeno never intended to exhibit nor lecture about his collection; nevertheless, he discovered that there is an audience interested in his passion. He says many people are curious to see what he collects, and they are interested in understanding why. The primary focus of Centeno’s collection is the commercialization of Whitman’s name, image, and words in memorabilia, commercial products, advertisements, fine arts, and digital formats. His purpose in collecting is to enrich the knowledge of the past, to preserve and perpetuate this aspect of collecting to future generations, and to acquaint himself with the phenomenon of Whitman’s popularity. Surprisingly, this commercialization began as early as the 1880s, and Whitman was not entirely opposed to having his image associated with products and services. Upon seeing the earliest advertisements, Whitman laughed and said, “That is fame, giving the hat a little more height and it would not be such an offense…” Whitman received no monetary compensation for the usage of his name or image. Since the 1880s, Whitman’s image, poetry and name have been used
in advertising food products, beverages, music, movies, social media, art, books, political and social awareness efforts, theater productions, and many more. Up until the mid-1960s, corporate America invoked Whitman with high reverence due to his iconic literary stature and fame through advertisements and commercial products that had no connection to his persona or body of works. From the 1970s and beyond, Whitman’s persona took an entirely different perspective in mass media (TV, radio, internet, movies). Today’s Whitman is more ambiguous, daring, complex, and playful. Centeno’s fascination with advertisements, posters, commercial products, and private art commissions depicting fragments of Whitman’s prose and poetry humbly began while researching material for an article about American poets on stamps. To his astonishment, he learned that the Walt Whitman House in Camden, NJ, was only miles from where he lived as a teenager. While getting reacquainted with Whitman’s poetry and reading several biographies, Centeno discovered that Whitman was depicted on cigar boxes, wine, beer, gift cards, insurance advertisements, postcards, postage stamps and more. There are also places and structures named after him — the Walt Whitman Bridge, high schools, a shopping mall, parks, an apartment building, housing projects, bookstores, and other commercial businesses. Centeno’s collection clearly demonstrates the significance and resonance of Whitman’s literary contribution in modern society, the importance of his high stature in commercialization, and the impact of his fame among collectors. To see the exhibit, head to Walt Whitman Birthplace and State Historic Site at 246 Old Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station. For more information, go to www. waltwhitman.org.
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Paramount to celebrate sounds of doo-wop If you love the classic sounds of Frankie Valli, The Drifters and The Del Vikings, then you are sure to enjoy The Doo Wop Project. The quintet is set to perform one of their signature shows that blends traditional R&B with their own contemporary air at at The Paramount on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. The Doo Wop Project begins at the beginning, tracing the evolution of doo-wop from the classic sound of guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. The group takes the audience on a journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos,
through the sounds of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and The Four Seasons, and all the way to the doo-wop-inspired music of current musicians, including Jason Mraz and Maroon 5. Featuring stars of Broadway’s smash hits “Jersey Boys� and “Motown: The Musical,� the Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate — and in some cases entirely reimagine — some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history. For tickets to the show, call 631-6737300 or go to www.paramountny.com. The Paramount is located at 370 New York Ave. in Huntington.
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COMMUNITY & SCHOOL NEWS
Town officials Town offers seniors variety at Hofstra event of activities for this winter
North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Council Member Viviana Russell recently attended Hofstra University’s 58th Annual George M. Estabrook Distinguished Service Award luncheon on Dec. 16 at Chateau Briand. The Hofstra George M. Estabrook Alumni Association was formed to promote the interest and welfare of Hofstra University by identifying and recognizing distinguished and outstanding alumni through
award programs and establishing scholarship programs for deserving students. This year’s honorees included Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe, Daniel DeStefano, Shelter Island Town Supervisor Gary Gerth, Associate Professor Emerita, Lawrence Herbert School of Communication Hofstra University Nancy Kaplan, Huntington Town Supervisor Chad Lupinacci and Great Neck Public Schools Trustee Rebecca Sassouni.
St. Peter’s K registration open Kindergarten registration has begun at St. Peter’s School. There is still an information session open on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 8:30 a.m. for coffee at 8:30 a.m. and a classroom visit at 9 a.m. Learn about what makes St. Peter’s School a great choice for your kindergarten student. The information ses-
sion includes an in-classroom presentation by kindergarten teachers and administrators. St. Peter’s provides after-school child care supervised by members of our faculty, after-school enrichment classes, small class sizes, and bus transportation. Tuition assistance is available. All are welcome.
The Town of North Hempstead has announced the following events and meetings for local seniors this winter. For more information and to register for any of these events, call 311 or 516-8696311. Thursday, Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31: Project Independence Social Discussion Group Enjoy talking with others and meeting your neighbors. The group meets at the Parkville Branch of Great Neck Library, 10 Campbell St., New Hyde Park on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Call 311 or 516-869-6311 to register or for more information. Friday, Jan. 11, 18 and 25: What Matters to You Men’s Community Group The group is open to all men, age 60 and over, living in the Town of North Hempstead. Come and discuss topics that are of mutual interest to men living in the community. The group meets at the Parkville Branch of Great Neck Library, 10 Campbell St., New Hyde Park on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call 311 or 516-8696311 to register or for more information. Friday, Jan. 11: How to Live Your Best Cardiopulmonary Life — Heart and Lung Fitness in the Winter Time Join this interactive presentation by the Glen Cove Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can”
Community Center, 141 Garden St., Westbury from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 22 and 29: Blankets of Love The group provides an opportunity for seniors in the community to come together and work in a collaborative manner on a meaningful and rewarding project. The group is facilitated by Audrey Dinstell, LCSW (JASA/Project Independence). All members of the group are registered as volunteers with JASA. Each blanket is donated to a worthy cause. The blankets have been given to various human service programs in Nassau County and New York City. The group meets from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 23 and 30: Caregiver to a Spouse Support Group Learn new ways of coping with demands of care giving. Gain a better understanding of your relationship with your loved one (over age 60). Learn to recognize the importance of meeting your own needs. Explore community resources. The group meets at the Port Washington Senior Center, 80 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Registration is required.
Friday, Jan. 18: Interactive Game Time with Robin Join games that involve movement and balance at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center, 141 Garden St., Westbury from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Monday, Jan. 21: ROMEO Social Group If you’re a retired man looking for an informal social group… ROMEO is the group for you. Bring your lunch and enjoy stimulating discussion and camaraderie. Any retired man aged 60 and older who is a resident of the Town of North Hempstead can join. The group meets at the Atria Cutter Mill, 96 Cutter Mill Road, Great Neck at 12:15 p.m. Bring a lunch. Wednesday, Jan. 23: Games People Play 2019 Like to play games? Come and play the card and board games you enjoy and socialize with “gameminded” people at Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Friday, Jan. 25: Crafting with Kymona Come and create beautiful necklaces and bracelets at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center, 141 Garden St., Westbury from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over.
Israel visits book club Former U.S. Congressman Steve Israel visited Project Independence’s book club on Dec. 14 to discuss “Big Guns,” his novel about the firearms industry, politics in Washington and a small town on Long Island. North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth also joined the group for the discussion. Israel talked about the book and took questions about the novel. The Project Independence book club first started in 2014; today it encompasses people from New Hyde Park, Mineola, Williston Park, Port Washington and Westbury. North Hempstead’s senior book club meets monthly at Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park. To participate, call 311 or 516-869-6311.