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Conversion of vacant lot and building into new apartments meets opposition BY J E D HENDRIXSON The prospective development of a vacant lot and adjoining vacant building at 86-88 Main St. in Mineola met community opposition based on village parking issues last week. The Mineola Board of Trustees heard arguments for and against the development of the two lots into a four-story mixed-use retail and residential space centered on a lack of!parking!in the area at a public hearing last Wednesday. The hearing was ultimately adjourned until Jan. 9. The village has encountered parking issues consistently while attempting to! revitalize the downtown business district, Mayor Scott Strauss said. “I’ve seen how the village has morphed,” Strauss said. “What is your plan for parking in that area where there is virtually none?” “This area during the day, during the week, is heavily occupied

and there is very little parking available,” engineering consultant Sean Mulryan said. He presented the board with a copy of a November 2016 report on parking from Level G Associates and U.S. Census data. According to census data, 15 percent of renter occupants in the village do not own vehicles, and the development is aiming its marketing at those individuals, Mulryan said. “I can’t believe that,” Trustee Paul Cusato said. The current plans call for a retail space on the first floor and three stories of apartments above. The building would be divided into 11 one-bedroom apartments. The application was submitted by property owner Joseph Puccio and Zambrano Architectural Design under the development incentive bonus law, an eﬀort to continue to revitalize the village’s downtown, a major component of the Comprehensive Master Plan adopted in 2005. Continued on Page 61

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Nassau County 3rd District Court Judge Scott Fairgrieve at the bench. See story on page 3.

St. Aidan Pastor James McDonald dies at 77 BY J E D HENDRIXSON

Catholic church Monday night for McDonald, his sister, Anne McDonald, said she was worSt. Aidan Church’s pastor, ried not many people would Monsignor James McDonald, attend. By the end of the night hundreds of St. Aidan School died Friday at the age of 77. At a wake in the Roman students, parishioners and

those who had known McDonald filed through the doors. “The support from the community has been amazing,” Anne! McDonald said. “It’s a very sad time for our family, Continued on Page 51

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Town drafts law to North Side fence, bar marijuana retail reckless driving

Anticipates legalization of recreational use by state Debate over solutions to ongoing issue BY J E D H E N D R I X S O N to potentially add a traﬃc light to

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The Town of North Hempstead is developing a law that would ban marijuana retail stores. BY T E R I W EST The Town of North Hempstead is drafting a law that would ban recreational marijuana retail stores, said Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Dina! De Giorgio. The proposed law is the third being considered by the town to regulate the sale of marijuana. The first two laws would create zoning regulations on where a medical marijuana dispensary could be located and bar medical marijuana facilities from selling marijuana to nonpatients if recreational use becomes legal in New York. The town was to hold a public hearing on the two laws on Wednesday. The board planned to set a public hearing date for the third law on Wednesday, and the hearing will likely be in January, De Giorgio said. The legislative move comes in anticipation of New York potentially legalizing marijuana next year and in response to residents protesting a medical marijuana dispensary’s proposed move to Northern Boulevard. “We’re about to legalize some-

thing that is a drug, so I’m against it,” De Giorgio said. “I think that’s not the kind of retail that people want to see in the Town of North Hempstead. If the constituents were really in favor of it that would be one thing, but I’m only hearing people that agree with banning the sale.” Voices she has heard have mostly been from Manhasset, including thousands who signed a petition against a request from MedMen, an operator of medical marijuana dispensaries, to relocate a current facility in Lake Success to a retail location on Northern Boulevard, she said. Tax revenue of a black market drug moving to the legal market is commonly seen as a perk for governments and communities. “It’s unclear to me how much actual revenue the town will receive, and I don’t think legalizing a dangerous drug to get money is something that the government should do,” De Giorgio said. An assessment by the state found marijuana to have minimal negative health eﬀects. Legalization has been proven to dull the impact of opioids, which can cause overdoses, it said.

“I feel like people are often not entirely convinced when we give them kind of the overarching data,” said Melissa Moore, New York deputy director for Drug Policy Alliance. “They’re like, ‘Oh that’s great, but I don’t want this in my neighborhood.’” A pre-emptive ban can always be changed, De Giorgio said, but right now she feels an urgency to pass it because of sentiments in the town and the timeline the state is working on for legalization. While towns in New Jersey have passed similar legislation, she said, she thinks North Hempstead is among the first in New York to consider it. Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Councilman Angelo Ferrara have said they support the law, De Giorgio said. She does not know the position of the other four council members. The public hearing will help gauge opinion about the proposal, De Giorgio said. “The whole purpose of the hearing is to have people come out,” she said. “I understand there’s a lot of diﬀerent sides to it, and I’m anxious to hear all the sides.”

Lula Cardoza addressed the East Williston Board of Education Monday night, just as she did at a Village of East Williston board meeting last week, about reckless driving at the North Side School. “There have been issues and I think it’s just gotten worse there,” Cardoza said. “But I feel like we need support.” Cardoza said her son was almost struck by a recklessly driven vehicle at a crosswalk at the school. “We are with you,” board President Mark Kamberg said. The district submitted a letter in conjunction with Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello through the director of buildings and grounds, Nicholas Fusco, to the county, Kamberg said. The discussion on what to do about the accounts of reckless driving at the school has been going on for a while and is intertwined with the potential erection of a fence at the school, Kamberg said. “As we looked at diﬀerent fencing options we were taking a look at that crosswalk, which we recognize is sort of right in the middle of East Williston Avenue and not in the corner,” Kamberg said. The district hopes that the crosswalk can be moved to one end of the school or the other and that the county will get involved

that area, Kamberg said. “It’s also our belief that if we move forward with the plans in regards to the fence and the retaining wall option, that the retaining wall will help to eliminate the concern of the drivers swerving around,” Kamberg said. No meeting has been set yet by the Board of Education or village board to discuss the potential erection of the fence and retaining wall at the school, Kamberg said. The board also congratulated the girls varsity volleyball team at the meeting. The team, which plays in the B1 conference, went 15-1 on the season, winning the Nassau County championship over Island Trees before falling to Bayport-Blue Point in the Long Island championship. “This board truly congratulates you, and it’s really a special moment for you to come and see us,” Kamberg said. As part of the meeting’s agenda, art teacher Melina Gomez was granted tenure by the board. Gomez joined the district as a part-time teacher splitting time between the Wheatley School and Willets Road School. “Upon her arrival in our district, she had an immediate impact,” Wheatley Principal Sean Feeney said. The board’s next meeting will be on Dec. 17.

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Members of the Wheatley School girls varsity volleyball team after winning the Nassau County Championship.

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Teaching the law from the bench

Judge Fairgrieve still combining justice and knowledge in courtroom in his final two years BY J E D H E N D R I X S ON Sitting on the bench before a crowded room 280 at Nassau County District Court in Hempstead on a Friday morning, Judge Scott Fairgrieve listens carefully, chin in hand, to the cases that come before him. He sends some of his 55 cases slated for the day to mediation in room 277, requests language interpreters for others whose English isn’t strong and adjourns one for Dec. 7, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “You remember Pearl Harbor Day? I remember Gettysburg,” Fairgrieve said, evoking a laugh from the courtroom. “It’s important to have a sense of humor, too.” Fairgrieve, who turns 68 in December, has had plenty of time on the bench to accrue that sense of humor. First elected in 2000, he recently won his campaign for re-election as Nassau County 3rd District Court judge, defeating Tomasina Cuda Mastroianni by 15,000 votes. This is his fourth term as judge, but he will only serve the next two years of his term. “I’ll age out,” Fairgrieve said. The state’s constitutional limit for county, district, family and surrogate judges is 70 years old. “But it feels good and I’ve loved my job,” he said.

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An issue Fairgrieve holds close to his heart is the danger of underage drinking and how it aﬀects the lives of those involved. On Nov. 19, Fairgrieve used a vacation day so he could speak at Sewanhaka High School about drunken driving, hitand-run accidents and texting while driving. “You talk to students and you get scared,” Fairgrieve said. “They think they’ll get in trouble for drinking so they’ll just leave.” He speaks to students on the morality of these dangers, often in small groups to better connect with them. “To see a life ruined is not a good thing,” Fairgrieve said. “Life is so precious, and you see so many people screw up their lives by doing stupid stuﬀ.” Fairgrieve mostly handles civil cases, complex issues often involving irrevocable trusts, property damage and landlord-tenant issues. His decisions are frequently reported by law journals. “I take the time and write it,” Fairgrieve said. “Once I get into something, I get into it, and I spend a lot of time on the subject to make sure it’s right.” On impartiality over the years and particularly in today’s political climate, Continued on Page 50

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Rice backs effort to replace Pelosi Writes op-ed in Washington Post, signs letter calling for change in House leadership BY LU K E TORRANCE With Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives in resounding fashion this month, many in the party expect Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to return as speaker, a position she held from 2007 to 2011. But she has faced criticism from Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City). In an opinion article for The Washington Post, Rice oﬀered much praise for Pelosi but said a change was needed at the top. “We now have the opportunity to show voters that we will deliver on the promise of change on which we campaigned,” Rice wrote. “For many House Democrats, that means supporting new leadership for speaker of the House.” Rice was one of those Democrats who campaigned for new leadership. In an interview last month with Blank Slate Media,

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ing those tough conversations that so many of us wanted our entire caucus to have,” Rice said in a statement. In her article, Rice addressed the claim made by some Pelosi supporters that criticism of the minority

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Assessment notices to include tax impact BY LU K E TORRANCE Nassau County Executive Laura Curran signed a law last week that will require the county to send out notices to residents containing the tax impact to their property under the county’s new assessment system. “Today, working with my colleagues in the Legislature, we have ensured transparency to the public,” Curran said at a news conference. “I did not create this mess, but I am committed to fixing it.” The tax impact of the assessments will be accessible online and mailed to each property owner by Dec. 1. Curran also requested that the County Legislature make technical changes to the law, such as clarifying dates and eliminating tax estimates for villages or cities that have their own assessments. The county sent out a notice to property owners at the beginning of November that includ-

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that permitted two “special taxing units” — Nassau County and New York City — to include less information. In September,#the Legislature passed a law demanding that the Curran administration send out a second notice with all information required by the state. But county Assessor David Moog testified that he would not have that data ready until the middle of November — after the election. “Our residents are deeply concerned about the county executive’s reassessment plan,” said Presiding Oﬃcer Richard Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park), who had criticized Curran and the incomplete notices. “Taxpayers have a right to know how their taxes will be aﬀected by the new assessed values.” The assessment rolls in Nassau have not been updated in seven years as the reassessment process fell by the wayside under the Edward Mangano administration. During that time, thousands of residents successfully

filed grievances# on the value of their homes. But this deprived the county of taxes and pushed the financial burden onto those who did not grieve their assessment values. Curran announced shortly after taking oﬃce that she would oversee a full reassessment. But in October, Curran decided to change her strategy, setting the class one level of assessment — which covers one-, two-, and three-family homes — at 0.1 percent of market value instead of 0.25 percent. Legislators from both sides expressed concern that the 0.1 percent would cause some property owners’ taxes to rise too suddenly; Curran is requesting that the state Legislature permit the county to space the increase over five years to dampen the impact. Reach reporter Luke Torrance by email at ltorrance@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516-3071045, ext. 214, or follow him on Twitter @LukeATorrance.

25% drop in crime in Dem party official hired by county in last 5 years Nassau IDA for legal work BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N Nassau County crimes have dropped by nearly a quarter in five years, according to new state statistics, with oﬃcials describing the decline as historic. The data, gathered by 24 law enforcement agencies within Nassau County, population 1.37 million, showed a 24.98 percent drop in overall crimes from 18,684 in 2013 to 14,016 in 2017. Property crimes dropped from 16,573 to 12,366 – or 25.38 percent – while violent crimes decreased 21.84 per-

cent from 2,111 to 1,650 in the period. “Thanks to collaborative and strategic eﬀorts of law enforcement and the outstanding work of our community partners, Nassau County has seen a dramatic drop in major crimes,” Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said, “and we are proudly the safest large county in New York.” The statistics were reported by the the New York state Division of Criminal Justice Services. Continued on Page 52

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Thomas Garry, the vice chairman of the Nassau County Democratic Party and a managing partner at the Harris Beach law firm, has been hired to do legal work for the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency. The acceptance of the work goes against a statement made by Garry a year ago when he served as the chair of Nassau County Executive Laura Curran’s transition team. He said he would not accept a job in government, according to a Newsday report. But in August, the Nassau IDA board voted to bring Garry on board. IDA Chairman Richard Kessel said that Garry was hired in a competitive process. “[Harris Beach]# were one of three firms that PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NASSAU COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE we brought on to help us with transactions,” he told Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas speaks about the decrease Newsday. “They represent over 30 IDAs, including

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The Nassau County Legislative and Executive Building is seen in Mineola. Suﬀolk … from my perspective, they are the most experienced IDA firm in the state. I’m glad we got them.” The Nassau IDA is a state-created agency that oﬀers payments in lieu of taxes and other incentives to attract and keep jobs within the county. Since the agency is a creature of the state, Garry argued, Curran did not break her promise to not hire anyone who held a position within the Democratic Party. “The IDA is an entirely separate legal entity,” Gar-

ry said last week, according to Newsday. “Their leadership does not involve the county whatsoever and our firm has one of the largest, if not the largest IDA practices in New York State … We don’t do any work for the county and will not do any work for the county.” Members of the IDA board are recommended by the county executive and approved by the County Legislature. Nassau County Attorney Jared Kasschau left a position with Harris Beach to join local government.

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Housing prices flat in Nassau County BY LU K E TOR R A N C E Housing prices in Nassau County stayed flat from September to October, according to data from the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island. The median price for sold residential properties in the county was $525,000 in October, the same as the month before. But holding steady was good enough for a 5.2 percent increase over median prices in October 2017, which had dropped to just under half a million dollars. The median price for pending sales did see a slight bump, climbing to $515,000 from $505,000 in September. That was good for a modest 3.8 percent, or $19,000, increase from October of last year. According to data from the past two years, the prices of houses sold and pending sale typically bottom out in the winter months and peak around late spring or early summer. Although the median price stayed the same, the number of homes sold in October increased from 1,015 to 1,155 from

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A four-bedroom home at 31 Elm Sea Lane in Plandome Manor. the month before, although that was down slightly from 1,186 in October 2017. The number of houses on the market

shot up from 964 in September to 1,227 in October. That was also good for an 11 percent increase over October 2017, the

largest year-to-year jump of any month in the last calendar year. The number of pending sales tends to bottom out around the end of the year, with January having the lowest total of any month in the last year. In neighboring Suﬀolk County, the median price for homes sold continued to climb in October after a dip in September, reaching $369,360, which was good for a $30,000, or 8.2 percent, increase from October 2017. Pending sales, however, dropped from $385,000 to $375,000 between September and October. The number of homes sold in Suﬀolk was 1,595 in October, up from 1,450 in September and 1,495 in October 2017. Also up was the number of pending sales: 1,598 in October, recovering from a dip in September and up 7.9 percent"from a year ago. Reach reporter Luke Torrance by email at ltorrance@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516-307-1045, ext. 214, or follow him on Twitter @LukeATorrance.

Town seeks proposals Stop the Bleed training to grow shoreline trail COMMUNITY NEWS

BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N The Town of North Hempstead is seeking proposals for continuing the Hempstead Harbor Shoreline Trail’s expansion in Port Washington. The town hopes to complete phases three and four of a trail extension project along the western shore of Hempstead Harbor, according to the 2018 capital plan, which would extend the trail by 1,750 feet. About $1 million is currently allocated for the project for fiscal 2019. The town’s request seeks a firm to review the scope of the project, prepare design and bid documents, provide cost estimates and evaluate bid proposals for the project’s construction. The project would include removing debris, cutting and filling for a pathway, con-

structing “viewing structures,” and creating the trail itself in varying, 6-to-8-foot widths, according to the proposal document. Hempstead Harbor Shoreline Trail started as a quarter-mile-long venture, but underwent a mile-long expansion in 2015. The 1.25-mile trail now begins at North Hempstead Beach Park and goes down West Shore Road. Town spokeswoman Rebecca Cheng said the town plans to use a $450,000 grant from New York State Parks, which will be matched with $450,000 of its own money, for design and construction. It is unclear when it would be completed. Cheng also said this is separate from the town’s North Hempstead Beach Park Visioning project, a plan seeking to revitalize the park and 200 acres of nearby woodland.

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Town officials walk along the Hempstead Harbor Shoreline Trail, which they hope to expand.

NYU Winthrop Hospital launched an ambitious Stop the Bleed program a year ago to educate first responders and civilians in techniques to stop life-threatening bleeding that could occur following events such as a mass shooting, terrorist bombing, or car crashes. The hospital today announced that it has now trained over 1,000 Long Islanders in the program’s lifesaving techniques. Stop the Bleed is a national program supported by the American College of Surgeons and Homeland Security and encourages everyday citizens to become empowered to assist in bleeding emergencies until professional medical help arrives. NYU Winthrop reached out to all corners to spread the program’s critical knowledge, having trained university security oﬃcers, stadium and shopping center security, firefighters, lifeguards, school faculties, boy scouts, chaplains, synagogue members and more. The hospital’s goal is not to normalize events that might result in lifethreatening bleeding but to prepare communities as best as possible for a range

of trauma circumstances. “The Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at NYU Winthrop Hospital has made Stop the Bleed an important priority,” Chairman of the Department of Surgery Dr. Collin Brathwaite said. “Our vision is to educate as many laymen as possible in helping to treat life-threatening bleeding, much the way CPR has become a standard lifesaving program in communities across the country.” The most frequent cause of preventable death from extremity injury is bleeding from serious arm and leg wounds. The Stop the Bleed program at NYU Winthrop teaches tactics to recognize and control such life-threatening bleeding, including by direct pressure, the use of tourniquets,

or packing a wound with gauze or clean cloth. “In a recent shooting incident, it was estimated that tourniquets applied at the scene saved the lives of at least three victims,” Chief of the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Dr. D’Andrea Joseph said. “No previous medical training is required to learn how to use tourniquets as well as other lifesaving measures taught in the Stop the Bleed program.” Joseph added that knowledge gained can also prepare citizens to help with everyday accidents, including home and work injuries. Organizations interested in more information on NYU Winthrop’s Stop the Bleed program can contact stopthebleed@nyulangone. org or phone 516-6631571.

The Williston Times, Friday, November 23, 2018

Two Bow Tie theater properties sold Manhasset, Roslyn locations sold together, will continue to operate until lease end in 2022 BY T E R I W EST The Manhasset and Roslyn Bow Tie movie theater properties were sold together last Wednesday, said broker Jeﬀ Kintzer, principal at Royal Properties. The current leases for the two theaters last until the end of March 2022. Bow Tie, the seller, had purchased the properties from Clearview Cinemas. Kintzer declined to provide the price of the sale or the name of the new owner because he said the new owner is hoping to maintain a low profile. “He’s a prominent landlord throughout New York and New York City, and I’m sure he’s going to continue to manage and operate these properties in stellar fashion, but there’s really not a whole lot that needs to be done at the moment,” Kintzer said. “Bow Tie still has the lease, and they’ll be honoring their lease and I expect there to be little change physically to the consumer.” Kintzer is also selling the property housing Great Neck’s

nonprofit arts center, has been hosting film series at these Manhasset and Roslyn theaters since 1995, said Regina Gil, founder and executive director of the center and of the Gold Coast International Film Festival. The film festival started in 2011 and uses the theaters as two of its venues. “We just think that it’s very important for each community in this region that has a movie theater to protect that movie theater and to ensure that that theater continues into the future because it’s very important for the vitality of the downtown,” Gil said. The theaters’ past owners have made it aﬀordable for Gold Coast to use the facility, and the nonprofit group looks forward to developing a relationship with PHOTO BY MELISSA SPITALNICK the new owner, she said. “Obviously you have these The Manhasset Bow Tie theater property on Plandome Road, which was sold last Wednes- luxurious movie theaters that are opening and it’s hard for the day. smaller theaters to compete, but Bow Tie theater on Middle Neck not own the property. Bow Tie includes a realty oﬃce. Bow Tie I don’t think that’s the case here,” Road. Bow Tie’s lease there lasts shares it with an antique store is the only tenant of the Roslyn Kintzer said. “I don’t think these until 2020 and though it is the and Lola restaurant. property. two markets are going to have a major tenant, the company does The Manhasset property also Gold Coast Arts Center, a problem keeping a theater.”

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Officials congratulate Mineola band County, village recognize state champion high schoolers with custom sign BY J E D H E N D R I X S ON Students representing the recently crowned state champion Mineola High School marching band were honored by village and county oﬃcials last Wednes-

day night. Mineola Trustee Paul Pereria invited band director Chris Toomey, assistant director Zachary St. John and students to the front of the meeting room to be recognized for their victory at the trustees’

regularly scheduled meeting. “This is a big deal,” Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park) said. “It’s a really big deal to win a state championship and the entire Nassau County is proud of your achieve-

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Chris Toomey, center, holding the street sign the Village of Mineola had produced to recognize the band’s state championship.

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Fourth-graders take over W.P. for a day BY J E D H E N D R I X S ON Williston Park’s Board of Trustees was temporarily replaced Saturday morning when fourth-graders took control of the village’s monthly meeting. The annual “village oﬃcials for a day” meeting brought fourth-grade students from Center Street School, Jackson Avenue School and St. Aidan School to political prominence. The six acting members of the board were chosen from hundreds of students

at the three schools based on an essay competition. This year’s essay prompt was “Why Williston Park is a nice place to visit and a better place to live.” The actual village board chose the best essays and a group of finalists, whose names were then picked out of a hat to determine what position they would assume. Following brief introductions, the acting board conducted business as usual. St. Aidan’s Church hosted a gala at Continued on Page 51

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Town Board’s reefer madness In 1616, Galileo, a man called the father of modern science, was arrested. His crime? He supported the theory that the earth revolved around the sun. The theory, supported by Galileo’s work in astronomy, was termed, among other things, “vehemently suspect of heresy.” Galileo was found guilty, forced to recant his beliefs and spend the rest of his life under house arrest. Eventually, the science behind Galileo’s conclusion would be accepted by the world. But resistance to science has continued to this day. Witness the Town of North Hempstead. The town recently introduced two laws that would restrict the location of medical marijuana dispensaries after the operator of a facility in Lake Success announced its intention to relocate to a heavily trafficked retail area on Northern Boulevard in Manhasset. The announcement was met by heated opposition by residents, civic association officials and town officials who said the facility might lure innocent teenagers with a dangerous substance and increase traffic. Never mind that medical marijuana dispensaries in New York are heavily regulated and the marijuana is restricted to people with “severe debilitating or lifethreatening conditions.” Not satisfied with a proposal to shunt the sickest among us to out-of-the way locations, the"Town of North Hempstead officials are now drafting a law that would ban recreational marijuana retail stores. The legislation comes in response to the expected legaliza-

tion of recreational marijuana use by the state of New York. “We’re about to legalize something that is a drug, so I’m against it,” Town Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio said. “I think that’s not the kind of retail that people want to see in the Town of North Hempstead. If the constituents were really in favor of it that would be one thing, but I’m only hearing people that agree with banning the sale.” Di Giorgio said Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Councilman Angelo Ferrara have said they support the law, but does not know the position of the other four council members. Oh, where to start? How about the questions of a drug? Aspirin is a drug. Are you against aspirin, council member? And do you really only act on the basis of those from whom you hear – regardless of the facts? Is that the leadership we expect from our town oﬃcials? And do you really want to ban stores that sell marijuana at a time of dramatic changes in retail that have left storefronts empty across the North Shore? Just imagine the impact of a ban on alcohol, a substance far more dangerous than marijuana. No liquor stores, no bars and restaurants without their top profit center. Most importantly, what about the facts beginning with why New York is expected to join 10 other states, the District of Columbia and all of Canada in legalizing recreational marijuana? The state of New York recently released a report to evaluate the health, public safety and economic impact of legalizing marijuana by a wide range of experts including, yes, scientists.

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The report did much to dispel the ocean of misinformation popularized in the 1930s by “Reefer Madness” and repeated to this day. Want proof? The report noted that a Marist Poll showed that 52 percent of Americans 18 years or older have tried marijuana at some point in their lives, and 44 percent of these individuals currently use it. Which is to say"that there is a good chance that the average teenager is already using or has used unregulated marijuana purchased illegally and subject to tampering. But where are the dire consequences? Marijuana will actually be more diﬃcult for youth to obtain in a regulated marijuana environment, according to the state report. At the moment, the experts said, it is easier for teens to get marijuana than alcohol because alcohol is regulated and marijuana is not. Among the report’s other findings are that:

Regulating marijuana reduces risks and improves quality control and consumer protection. Marijuana may reduce opioid deaths and opioid prescribing. Legalization of marijuana has no or minimal impact on use by youth. Bothered by high taxes in New York? The report also said marijuana regulation could generate longterm savings including police time, court costs, prison costs and administration fees. And regulated marijuana will generate tax revenue of between $248 million a year and $677 million a year as well as jobs. The report does include potential problems with legalization but concludes: “The positive eﬀects of a regulated marijuana market in NYS outweigh the potential negative impacts. Areas that may be a cause for concern can be mitigated with regulation and proper use of public education that is tailored to

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address key populations.” This state report was released several months ago and is available on the state’s website. But we don’t recall having heard one word from any civic leader or town official about the report or its contents. Perhaps, they have not bothered to read what has been said by experts from the state Department of Health, the Office of Mental Health, the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuses, the state police, the Office of Children and Family Services, the Department of Taxation and Finance, and the Department of Transportation. If not, why not? According to the experts, the ignorance being shown by the Town of North Hempstead could very well result in increased marijuana use among teenagers, unfilled storefronts, lost jobs, lost tax revenue and lost lives to opioid addiction. That’s a crime worse than heresy.

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New York GOP: The party is over

he Republican Party in New York is dead. There’s no coming back. A stake has been put through the heart of the GOP cadaver and the coﬃn has been nailed securely shut. Yes, years of moral, intellectual and financial corruption have finally caught up with the GOP and now the state is deep dark blue. The final humiliation was the loss of the last bastion of GOP hegemony, the state Senate. Since the election of President Dwight Eisenhower in 1952, the Republicans have controlled the Senate 63 of the past 66 years. But, come January—no more. When the 63-person legislative body convenes in 2019, there will be only 23 Republicans—the lowest party representation in the past century. Even in the depths of the Great Depression, after President Franklin Roosevelt carried New York in a landslide and had long coattails, the GOP managed to

hold on to 25 seats in November 1932, out of a total, back then, of only 51 seats. Why have the Republicans reached such electoral lows? The seeds of destruction were planted during the administration of the last Republicanelected statewide, Gov. George Elmer Pataki. Pataki beat Governor Mario Cuomo in November 1994 because he ran on a conservative platform. And the first three of his 12 years in office were pretty good. He engineered significant reductions in spending and unprecedented tax cuts. But over time, privileges of the office came to mean more to Pataki than a conservative governing philosophy. Hence, his will to permanently change Albany’s tax-and-spend mentality dissipated and he and his staff concluded that holding onto power—for its own sake—was the top goal of the administration. In the end, the Pataki years were not much different from the Mario Cuomo years.

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right When Pataki announced he would not seek a fourth term in July 2005, the right-wing New York Post concluded: He veered sharply leftward on a range of issues—and in a way that did considerable damage to New York’s financial and economic health…. [Pataki’s] budget proposals became increasingly irresponsible, failing to control discretionary spending and repeatedly relying on

dubious fiscal gimmickry. And his administration developed an air of cronyism, complete with contracts handed out to politically connected bidders, that has been breathtaking even by Albany’s terminally cynical standards. Following Pataki’s lead, the Republican-controlled State Senate, desperate to hold onto their power and perks, became Democratic “lite.” Moving to the left on fiscal and cultural issues, they mistakenly believed that New York Times editorials complimenting them for “having grown” would make them look “broad-minded” and protect their dwindling majority. That approach not only did not work; it actually hastened their decline. They never understood that Republicans can never out-do the Democrats when it comes to advancing a left-wing agenda. The 2018 election results proved beyond a shadow of a

doubt the fool-hardiness of their strategy. One-third of the Republican Senate delegation was rejected at the polls. Take the case of Nassau County which once had the most powerful Republican organization in the nation. For decades, every Nassau senator was a Republican. Now there will be none. That’s right; not one of the five Nassau Senate seats will be held by a Republican. That’s a disgrace. Don’t expect the GOP to have a comeback in the State Senate, or for that matter in its Congressional representation. That’s because in 2020 the Democratic-controlled State legislature will redraw district lines to ensure their majority rule. The Republicans only have themselves to blame. Years of insouciant leadership, mismanagement, arrogance, incompetence and corruption have reduced them to a politically impotent force in New York politics. New York Republican Party: Requiescat In Pace.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

A time – and a place – for gratitude

n this Thanksgiving season, it is sometimes hard to give thanks in all the right places. Luckily, you can sometimes get some help. A.J. Jacobs is a writer and editor who has become fairly well-known for his literary “stunts.” He read the entire “Encyclopedia Britannica” from A to Z, an experience which he turned into the best-selling book, “The Know-It-All.” He tried to follow every commandment in the Old Testament for a year, which became another best-seller, “The Year of Living Biblically.” In his latest oﬀering, “Thanks A Thousand,” Jacobs travels the world to thank everyone who had any part in producing something he considers essential to his way of life: his morning cup of coﬀee. He made it a point to thank everyone in person, because eye contact is important and, as his 10-year old son reminded him when he mentioned the importance of gratitude at the dinner table one night, “You know (all)

these people can’t hear you, right?” Even before starting what he calls his “gratitude journey,” Jacobs explains what gratitude does for us. According to research, a regular practice of gratitude — say, listing three positive things nightly — can fight depression and help us to sleep; improve our diet, and even speed up recovery from illness. Most importantly, it can make us just plain happier. As Jacobs points out, “Happiness does not lead to gratitude. Gratitude leads to happiness.” Jacobs starts at his local coffee shop, thanking his barista, and works his way back through the production chain to the roaster, the importer, the truckers and warehouse workers, even the steelworkers who make the metal for the roasters… all the way back to the farm where they grow the coﬀee. Jacobs doesn’t stop till he’s indexed at least a thousand names along the way (the “thousand” in the title).

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A Look on the Lighter Side Of course, it helps that his local coffee shop isn’t Starbucks, but a relatively small company —Joe Coffee — whose coffee buyer he can meet and eventually travel with, to Colombia. This working backward is a stroke of brilliance. It reminds me of the way I wish they had taught us history: Start with the here and now, right in front of you — “This particular situation is messed up in this way because of this other thing that happened before it. That, in

turn, was a reaction to something else…” — and go step by step, leading from the familiar present, back into the unknown. It still might not stick in memory, but it’s worth a try! Jacobs explains that he started practicing gratitude precisely because it does not come easily to him: “I’m naturally more of a Larry David than a Tom Hanks.” He is hardly alone. Many of us pay much more attention to the negative than to the positive in our lives. This might have helped us survive in pre-historic times: It might be a matter of life and death to remember how the birds all fell silent just before the saber-toothed tiger pounced, or which berries made you violently ill for two days. But in modern life, it is probably only hurting us to obsess on things that infuriate and depress. This little book is a lively antidote to negativity, and an easy read — perfect for stashing in your bag for when your train, plane or bus is stalled on your

way to Thanksgiving, or back home. I, like Jacobs, am intensely grateful every day for my morning coﬀee. Also like him, I spend a lot of my time being grumpy… although you might not know it, from what makes it past my personal panel of censors into this column. Then again, you might: “Mom, you’re complaining about us again!” “Even if he’s my brother, he has a point — nobody wants to hear you whine!” “Where did you ever hear a line like that?” “From you, for twenty years!” In fact, I started “looking on the lighter side” in the first place precisely as a way of forcing myself to spend more time in positive territory. As my friends and family will tell you, I still have a ways to go. But my “bile” attacks are fewer, these days, and I remember, more often than I used to, to just stop… and smell the coﬀee. And to give thanks.

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OUT OF LEFT FIELD

Leadership: With empathy and growth

cclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, who graduated from a Long Island High School, argues that empathy and a capacity for growth have distinguished our nation’s best leaders. The topic of leadership has attracted increasing attention from scholars and commentators since November 2016 – no surprise in light of the unusual conduct of the current occupant of the White House. Ivo Daalder and James Lindsay are coauthors of “The Empty Throne: America’s Abdication of Global Leadership.” In a recent article, “Trump’s Screwing Up His own Foreign Policy,” they examine a wide range of Trump’s actions, concluding: “Rather than solving problems, he is creating new and tougher challenges.” They fear that “the long-term consequences” of his impetuous and ill-informed actions “will be a more dangerous world for the United States – one it will increasingly have to face with fewer friends and allies on its side.” Many analysts ask whether this president is attentive enough to reliable data, whether he has adequate historical perspectives to advance as a leader in light of new and shifting circumstances. So far, this President holds positions

rigidly, often without consultation with American or international advisers. One of our leading presidential historians, in a talk at Great Neck’s Temple Emanuel, spoke about his startling visit to Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Fla. Not only was he stunned to learn that the president had done no reading of history, but that he had complete confidence that he alone knew what was best for the nation and the world (a view that he expressed repeatedly during the 2016 campaign). This chief executive shows little curiosity about how to make politics and policies work eﬀectively here and abroad. Given his daily personal rants and conduct, can we expect that he can show empathy for others? The “First Lady” of the United States has made “anti-bullying” her signature issue, notwithstanding that her husband is described as the nation’s “Bully in Chief.” The president is certainly a master of branding; he labels others in derogatory terms and he reinforces the negatives through frequent repetition. If you want to see examples of Trump’s many excesses, check the last 10 minutes of HBO’s John Oliver (for 11/18). Psychologists state that the

MICHAEL D’INNOCENZO Out of Left Field key for empathy is “to understand the other person’s experience as if it were being experienced by the self.” Goodwin cites Lincoln as an example of leadership empathy and growth, with the latter flowing from the former. Cognitive empathy, “sometimes called ‘perspective taking,’ refers to our ability to understand other people’s emotions.” For the leaders Goodwin and others highlight, empathy is “a vital first step toward compassionate action.” Not only in his Gettysburg Address but throughout his life Lincoln emphasized building bridges to others, not erecting walls against them. His willingness to meet with a range of people, to listen atten-

tively and responsively were keys to expanded his compassion for those in distress, and for gathering data that became the basis for new actions (his growth in leadership options moved toward the arcs of justice and humanity). Perhaps it is ironic that one of our greatest leaders whose growth reflected his empathy was never elected to any public oﬃce. Can we expect public oﬃcials to exhibit qualities that distinguished Martin Luther King Jr.? Dr. King began with civil rights protests, but his short life became a journey of human rights, a quest for a “beloved community” where nonviolence was not merely a political tactic but a way of life. Now, when many observers say we are in a state of social and political “anxiety,” it is worth recalling that Dr. King’s goal was always to tap the goodness within every person. That meant not demonizing others who opposed you or harmed you, but seeking ways to raise their consciousness to moral and civil purposes to which they subscribed (however remotely, and even if only in principle, rather than action). Like Rev. William Barber, leader of Moral Mondays in North Carolina, a true spiritual heir of Dr. King, the goals are 1. to set forth reliable data so folks have

a chance to attend to it, 2. to engage others in civil discourse to consider each other’s feelings and possible ways forward, 3. to conduct challenges in ways that show one’s own moral commitments without assailing the humanity of others (recognizing that all of us are shaped by our socialization; we may just need more humane socializations, with more supporters). Long Islander Harry Chapin frequently emphasized: “To know is to care; to care is to act, and to act is to have a chance to make a diﬀerence.” Dr. King’s deep concern about understanding feelings of others (especially opponents) was the key to his continuing growth as a leader. When he spoke at Hofstra in 1965, he emphasized that people everywhere are aﬀected by the “triple evils of racism, poverty, and war.” Fully to appreciate dimensions of Martin Luther King Jr.’s empathy and leadership growth, I recommend two exceptional books: 1) Long island author James Colaiaco, “Martin Luther King, Jr. Apostle of Militant Nonviolence,” (especially chapters 5 and 10), and James Cone, “Martin & Malcolm & America: A Dream or a Nightmare.”

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Small cells, big problems: 5G’s reality

here has been a lot of buzz recently about the next generation of wireless technology, known as “5G.” Wireless companies gush about how this new technology will revolutionize the way we live, work and play, and in neighborhoods across Long Island, crews are busy installing new “small cell” wireless antennas on telephone poles and lamp posts in anticipation of the big rollout. But there’s another side to the 5G story, and it’s one everyone needs to know about.# What is 5G, you might ask, and how is it diﬀerent? # 5G uses the existing 3G and 4G wireless network and adds a new layer of radiofrequency microwave radiation to transmit large amounts of data. 5G uses ultra-wide millimeter waves that are much

faster and more powerful than existing networks, but they only travel relatively short distances. As a result, the rollout of 5G will require a vast new network of millions of new small cell antennas installed in close proximity to homes and apartments.# And that’s where the problems begin.# Researchers and cell phone companies have known for years that RF microwave radiation can cause serious health problems. A recent $30-million dollar study by the National Toxicology Program of the National Institutes of Health found “clear evidence” that long-term exposure to RF microwave radiation increased the risk of cancer.# Another study released this year looked at the eﬀects of exposure to radiation from cell towers. That study, conducted

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by the renowned Ramazzini Institute in Italy, showed similar increased risks of cancer. # A study from Yale University demonstrated that RF microwave radiation can interfere with normal brain development and function. These studies build on a large and growing body of published, peer-reviewed, independent

(non industry-funded) studies showing biological harm from RF microwave radiation, including DNA strand breaks and increased oxidative stress. For years, the wireless industry has sought to downplay the potential health eﬀects of exposure to RF microwave radiation, using paid consultants to cast doubt on the research (and researchers) and promote the false narrative that there is no credible science linking exposure with health eﬀects. # Now we have proof of those links, and we need to be extremely careful about how we expose people to this type of radiation.# The issue here is involuntary exposure. While mobile phone users have the option to use a headset, a speakerphone, a car phone or not to use a cell phone at all if they choose, no

such option exists for people who live in close proximity to a 5G wireless antenna. The antenna will be emitting powerful microwave radiation 24/7, every day, week after week, year after year, whether the nearby residents use the service or not. There is no way to escape.# So what are the benefits of 5G, and do they outweigh these risks? According to the wireless industry, 5G will facilitate the Internet of Things, improve the accuracy of driverless cars, and allow users to download a feature-length movie in five seconds instead of twenty. While it may be important to some people to have their refrigerator automatically order more milk from the store or to have a driverless car navigate its way to their home, it’s Continued on Page 52

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Democrats should move to impeach

o now that Democrats have taken back control of the House, there is the internal (eternal) argument between the progressives and what I would call the pragmatists as to whether to act immediately to impeach Trump or use their powers for good and solve the ailing problems of the nation (health care, immigration reform, infrastructure, criminal justice reform, voting rights). As if that were even possible, given Mitch McConnell’s death grip over the Senate, and Trump’s likely veto. But Democrats can do both – develop, debate and pass necessary legislation on health care, drug prices, protecting DACA recipients, rational immigration reform, gun violence prevention, campaign finance – and still hold the hearings and fulfill their Constitutional obligation for oversight and checks-and-balance on government. Trump must be impeached. And it doesn’t matter if impeachment is likely to fail in the Senate where it is unlikely to get 67

votes. In the best of all worlds, the evidence would be so compelling, so damning, that even Republicans will go to Trump (as they did to Nixon), and say: resign or else (the “else” would be prosecution of Trump for high-crimes, along with his children; threats to prosecute his close associates would likely not bother Trump at all.) That is if Republicans retain even a scintilla of actual patriotism and concern for the national good rather than retaining power, no matter how unscrupulously. Certainly, Democrats should wait until the Mueller investigation is concluded – or re-start the hearings that should have taken place in Congress until sabotaged by the likes of Devin Nunes and others more loyal to Trump than to their oath of oﬃce. Those hearings need to be held because the Republicans did a superb job of protecting and insulating Trump and preventing any real understanding or defense against what Russia did and how they did it, opening the way for others – be it China, Israel or

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North Korea, or a billionaire with a mission like Sheldon Adelson or the Kochs – to replicate the process with even greater sophistication and eﬃciency in the future. Despite the fact impeachment would likely fail to get the 67 votes needed in the Senate, if Trump is not prosecuted for the slew of “high crimes and misdemeanors” already committed (violation of Emoluments Clause, repeated obstruction of justice, abuse of power, likely violations of Federal campaign laws and tax

evasion, not to mention the likely conspiracy or collusion with Russia and other felons who hacked into the DNC), that sets a new standard for what a candidate and a president can do. Either you have an Emoluments Clause or you don’t. Either you impeach for “high crimes and misdemeanors” or you say that actual “high crimes and misdemeanors” has nothing to do with it, impeachment is “political” with a political standard of criminality so that unless you lie about committing adultery when your opponents control Congress, nothing you do is illegal. If impeachment is only based on who has the majority, then there is no real rule of law, and no bedrock principle that “no man is above the law.” In all of American history, there has never been a person endowed with the powers of the presidency who has been this blatantly corrupt and the very epitome of the monarch wannabe the Founders feared and thought they had inoculated the country against.

It’s as if Trump things if he commits crimes openly, the outrageousness of it inoculates him. The Founders may have had their bouts with fake news but could not have anticipated data mining and Facebook and gerrymandering with the precision of knowing how to cut through a single block to produce an edge. They couldn’t have predicted black-box voting, the ability to hack into election rolls, to purge voter lists based on their propensity to vote for the other party, the mathematical calculations that go into shutting down polling places and devices. If Trump is not impeached and his campaign’s criminal activity that amounted to stealing an election are not held to account, what will stop the next celebrity billionaire from buying his way onto the ticket, paying for a propaganda campaign, possibly paying oﬀ hackers to switch just enough votes with the promise of a hefty cash reward and likely pardon, or collaborating with Continued on Page 47

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Don’t rush tax assessment changes

or eight years under County Executive Ed Mangano’s leadership, the entire tax assessment system was completely neglected. The entire roll was frozen to purportedly overhaul the system, but the Mangano Administration did nothing to fix it. The county didn’t even have an assessor. County Executive Laura Curran has attempted to make the assessment roll more accurate by ordering the assessed values be unfrozen. I completely agree that the assessment process must be fixed, which is why I voted to approve and fund contracts to hire outside experts to redo the roll and conduct a reassessment. I also voted to confirm the appointment of a qualified permanent county assessor. Unfreezing the assessment roll and updating property values is a necessary step in establishing a fair and orderly property tax system in the county. However, I do not support the executive order issued by the county executive in September that changes what is known as the County’s level of assessment (LOA) for the unfrozen roll to .01 percent of market value.

Although the issue is technically complex, the bottom line is that changing the LOA will cause market value increases — some more than twice the current valuation—and they would take eﬀect immediately. Homeowners who have been diligent in exercising their legal right to challenge their assessments in the past will likely be the hardest hit. This is simply unacceptable to me. I agree that everyone should pay their fair share of taxes regardless of whether or not they grieved over the years. But, I think it is irresponsible for the government to implement dramatic assessment increases in one fell swoop. Trying to rebalance the assessment system in a single year will impose huge financial burdens on a significant number of homeowners who simply cannot aﬀord to absorb steep tax increases all at once. Adding this to the Trump Administration imposing $10,000 limits on property tax deductions could be devastating for some families. Homeowners recently received notices of their homes’ fair

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market values, but the more important figure for us all to know is how the new values will aﬀect property taxes. I wholeheartedly support correcting the assessment system. My repudiation comes from the fact that we don’t yet know how the reassessments will translate to actual dollar increases in taxes and how individual households will be impacted. This is why I advised the county executive to consider slowing down the process until the ramifications to homeowners have been determined. When I met with County

Assessor Moog, he told me the changes were a bell curve in that about 30 percent of homeowners will see an assessment decrease, about 50 percent will see very minimal change, if any, but the remaining approximately 30 percent could see an increase in taxes. One-third of this 30 percent would see less than a 10 percent increase, but two-thirds of that remaining number could see an increase of over 10 percent. These numbers are still speculative and I have not yet seen a written impact statement for my district. Nevertheless, the projections are a cause for deep concern. A related issue is the fact that Nassau County spends between $50 milion and $100 million a year on property tax refunds. This is a huge burden on our budget, which translates to a huge burden on taxpayers. Correcting this problem should also be addressed as part of the tax assessment system overhaul. I am certain that new tax assessment roll should be much more accurate than the frozen roll under the Mangano Administration, but there are still some errors.

Where I diﬀer with the Curran Administration is that, although some mistakes are understood, I strongly believe that we need to thoroughly review the new roll and address any and all concerns before it is completely implemented. The county executive is putting her faith in the idea that the State will come in and save us by spreading out any tax increases over a possible five-year period. I have asked the administration to make these changes in assessment in a slower and, in my opinion, more responsible way. Let’s start with a new roll and wait until after legislation is in place, errors are addressed and our residents are given time to prepare for any changes. Of course, my fellow legislators and I will do everything in our power to urge the State to enact this law, but until it is signed into law, I strongly urge that we do not impose such heavy tax burdens on homeowners. Please contact my oﬃce at 516-571-6211 or dderiggiwhitton@nassaucountyny.gov to discuss this or any other issue in District 11.

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READERS WRITE

Hearing voices of forgotten victims

he travesty that was the Trump administration’s zero tolerance illegal immigration policy resulted in mass separations of children, including infants, from their parents. In response to a worldwide outcry opposing such human rights violation, the administration revised its policy, assuring that families fleeing life-threatening violence and seeking asylum at the U.S. Mexican border, would no longer be separated, but confined for a brief period, before likely being deported because of “criminal” illegal entry into our country. Even if Trump and the policy’s architects choose to ignore scientific facts about the impact of child abduction and parental loss on vulnerable children, it is hoped that all other Americans take a sober, objective look at the neurodevelopmental, and psychological impact such experience can have on the child, while also considering the immorality attached to child abuse of any kind. Informing our observations, and opinions is our collective professional experience of 75 years serving children in foster care. In conducting psychological and trauma assessments of many hundreds of abused, terrified, and neglected children, we have repeatedly found one common aspect of their trauma experiences. When asked to talk about the worst thing that ever happened to them, they characteristically failed to mention the time they may have been severely beaten, or raped, or the time they witnessed a drunken parent violently attack their other parent, or the time they were tied up and deprived of food. Instead, they almost universally lamented about the day they were taken away from their parents as being the worst thing that ever happened to them. In some respects, the experiences of children torn from their parents at the border parallel those of the children we’ve served within the foster care system. Children are traumatized, when they suddenly find themselves removed from the most important person in the world,

the parent with whom a life-sustaining bond existed, the parent who had been the guarantor of love, nurturance and protection. Sudden loss of a parent is traumatizing for a child, who experiences such an event as a threat to his or her very existence. The youngest children cannot imagine how they can survive without the person on whom they have been totally dependent since birth. This involves much more than simply having to cope with the loss of a loved one; it is comparable to a life or death struggle which must be faced with little or no coping skills or resources to draw upon. Whereas the foster child likely has an inkling that separation might occur, the refugee child is totally taken by surprise. The foster child has had the misfortune of having lived within a dysfunctional family, featuring such horrors as physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect, and exposure to domestic violence, drug/alcohol abuse, and/or criminal activity. Such experiences are traumatizing in their own right, but defenses have likely been erected, and some degree of adaptation has often taken place. The foster child has the advantage of anticipating the possibility of separation, whereas the refugee child is blind-sided. The refugee child may also have experienced traumatic events which necessitated the family flight from danger, but at least there existed the reassuring presence of one or both functioning parents. Once placement in foster care occurs, children usually get to see their parent soon afterward, and explanations of what happened and what will happen next are oﬀered. The same may not be said for refugee children, who have no idea of the whereabouts of their parents, and who live with the uncertainty that they may never see their parents again. The developing brain is ground zero for the tragedy that unfolds when a child is severely traumatized. Normal brain development is interrupted and sidetracked in favor of automatic biological defenses that

are set in motion. As part of the alarm reaction, hormones are released which serve to insulate the child victim from physical and psychic pain. They are much needed in the moment, but they can disrupt brain development if the traumatized state does not soon subside. Parts of the brain which support memory and the integration of experience are compromised to the extent that adaptive function may be impeded for months, years or a lifetime. Such alteration in brain structure and function serves as the foundation for debilitating psychological conditions, such as PTSD, and Depression. Additionally, it is edifying to hear what traumatized children have to say for themselves. When asked to reveal the worst thing that ever happened to them, children in foster care tell about the night that the police came, and they were hiding under the bed. They recall how mother was trying to hold onto them when the police arrested her, and how they kept remembering their mother screaming as she was taken away. Clearly, the most traumatizing event for the thousands of children in foster care whom we have seen is the emotional torment of separation from parent. "It is the single most detrimental psychological blow to a child, even when the act of separation, as in the case of foster care placements, is conducted in the best interests of children to protect them from further harm. Comparable to this are the tragic experiences of immigrant children, mercilessly separated from their parents at the border. They were typically told by their parents that they would be heading for a safer and better life, and although the trip would be long and scary, there was no need to worry because they would all be together. They were totally unprepared for the horrible nightmare awaiting them at the border. They will likely be forever tormented by memories of everyone screaming and crying, and their total sense of bewilderment and helplessness. Predictably, they ask themselves what

is going to happen to them, and to their parents, and wonder whether they will ever see their family again. Their sense of security betrayed, they feel numb and paralyzed. There is no one to whom they can turn for help. Children inexplicably ripped away from their parents face lifelong traumatic sequelae, namely pervasive feelings of sadness, loss, and anger, unbearable anxiety, chronic feelings of not belonging, and a life marked by insecure, unhealthy relationships. The mindless lack of empathy and immorality underlying the mass separations and prolonged detentions at the hands of the Trump Administration need to be forever repudiated, and the reunification of these migrant children with their families needs to occur immediately. The resolution of asylum claims of families currently being confined in detention centers needs to be expedited on an emergency timetable. Adequate mental health services aimed at mitigating the adverse consequences of trauma need to be provided. We in the mental health field demand a permanent end to this abominable practice of government sanctioned child abuse and ask that these child victims and their families not be forgotten. Leonard T. Gries, Ph.D. is a psychologist in private practice in East Hills, and Briarwood. He has provided clinical services for children in foster care since 1979, and he is Executive Director of the Institute for Emotional Health. He is author of “Gregory of Zimbabwe. A True Story of Overcoming Child Abuse and the Scandal of Diplomatic Immunity.” Mary Beth Andrews, Ph.D. is a psychologist in private practice in Rockaway Park and Great Neck. Her distinguished career as senior staﬀ psychologist, in the evaluation and treatment of children in foster care with voluntary child welfare agencies, began in 1983.

Leave a positive legacy, Mr. Dejana

n open letter to Businessman, Peter Dejana and our Manorhaven Village Oﬃcials Being a visionary and a philanthropist is the willingness to care about those who you have never met and future generations you will never meet. It’s the caring to enhance a community of peoples way of life and ensure its future for generations to come. It is the caring to pass on a legacy in the name of those who are here and those you loved who have left. Mr. Peter Dejana and the mayor and Board Of Trustees and Board Of Zoning of the Village of Manorhaven have that unique opportunity.

The highly contested Dejana property at Sagamore Hill on Manhassett Isle can and most likely will be approved for him by Manorhaven oﬃcials for a series of high density, high- storied apartment buildings. A place to be filled with a series of renters, a series of ever-worsening overcrowding issues and a series of even more high rise, multi-storied apartments buildings to come. It will permanently eﬀect and change our way of life and our village’s future. This is slated to be their legacy to us and to the future generations of this once unique seaside village. Or instead, they have the unique ability to leave a legacy that will be remem-

bered for its caring and love of the community they serve and that has served them well. They can decide to turn this contested lot into the greatest asset and most prized gift they could give our Village. A beautiful park, and much-needed playground for our children. A place where families can gather for years to come and children can play. An open place filled instead with a series of future generations of families and children’s laughter and joy and appreciation. The Dejana Family Park and Playground will fill a need new young famines here have asked for.. a park within walking distance that they can bring their children

to every day, a place for the adjacent nursery school filled with children to utilize, a playground that may also meet the needs of special needs children. A beautiful sunshine filled, tree-lined open park for countless young families, seniors and residents now and in the future to meet and enjoy and share A village asset that will profit all of us by permanently enhancing desirability and property values throughout Manorhaven and all of" Port. A legacy we can all be proud of. Lucretia Steele Former Deputy Mayor of the Village of Manorhaven Letters Continued on Page 47

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Early snowstorm snarls North Shore Dusting turned dumping wreaks havoc on highways, train service, frustrating commuters BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN Winter came a little early to Long Island this year – and people were not happy. The first snowstorm of the season pounced on Long Island and the North Shore last Thursday, snarling traffic and dumping up to half a foot of snow in some places rather than! the “dusting” of snow that had been predicted. Manhasset got 6.5 inches, the most in Nassau County, East Williston and Manorhaven saw roughly 5 inches, and Albertson and New Hyde Park received 4.5 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Much of it was gone by Friday morning. The storm’s timing was much earlier than norPHOTO BY JANELLE CLAUSEN mal.! The average first day of snow in the New York A snowstorm hit Long Island and the North Shore on Thursday, mark- metropolitan area is Dec. ing an early start to the winter. 14, according to weather.

com’s analysis of National Weather Service data, or a week before the oﬃcial start of winter on Dec. 21. The weather translated to canceled school board meetings, as was the case in Manhasset and Roslyn. Thousands of people also lost power, according to PSEG Long Island, although most outages had been addressed as of Friday morning. The storm also created commuting hell on both railways and roadways. The Long Island Rail Road delayed and canceled several trains to and from Penn Station due to “weather-related switch trouble,” the agency tweeted. Delays lingered into the night “due to wintry weather conditions.” On top of this, LIRR stations went uncleaned, according to Great Neck commuters Victoria Tsinberg and!Yael Doliner-Katz.

“LIRR did not bother to clean platforms and stairs,” Tsinberg said. “Everyone slip slided their way oﬀ the train and up the stairs.” Snow, slush and sleet clogged roadways and snarled traﬃc, in many cases more than doubling or tripling commute times. It also caused a number of fender benders, Nassau County police said, with 190 accidents recorded during the storm. One of the people who was “about to” be in an accident was Jyoti Aggarwal, a resident of Vista Hill Road in Great Neck. She said her SUV and other vehicles were “rolling down the hill” because there was no salt laid down until around 4 p.m., and people had to help get her car into the driveway. “Usually Vista Hill is the first one which gets cleaned after the snow and first to put salt on,” Aggarwal said. “It was really bad.”

Center for pregnant women with cancer BY T E R I W EST Northwell Health’s new Center for Cancer, Pregnancy and Reproduction to support pregnant women with cancer opened last Wednesday.

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Comedian Sarge returns to hometown BY T E R I W EST This is how comedian Sarge tells the story of how he ended up in Great Neck as a baby with parents who didn’t know he wasn’t white: In 1961, his birth mother found herself pregnant with a child that represented what her Orthodox Jewish community deemed two major sins: sex out of marriage and sex with a black man. So she fled. She journeyed from Chicago to Miami and didn’t tell anyone, not even the doctor, that her son would not be fully white. Around the time she arrived, one of the doctor’s friends, a Jewish man living in New York, contacted him. The friend’s daughter was looking to adopt. “It’s funny, a girl came in today, very well educated … beautiful white skin, there’s no father on record, and this pregnancy is pretty much a secret so, wink wink nudge nudge, come down, I’ll do the necessary paperwork,” Sarge said, retelling the doctor’s response. The doctor then asked for his friend to pick him up a babka from Ebinger’s# Bakery#in Brooklyn. And that’s how the New York Jew became Sarge’s grandfather. Sarge’s life has taken him everywhere since then: from boarding school and homelessness to the stage at Radio City Music Hall. He’d been through lifetimes of successful and broken careers before he even

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Sarge performs at Temple Emanuel in Great Neck Nov. 4. landed in his current one: performing mostly improvised, often biographical musical comedy performances in both synagogues and treatment centers around the world. For the first time, that routine brought him back to the North Shore earlier this month, where he performed for a packed crowd at Temple Emanuel in Great Neck and a second night at Sid Jacobsen JCC in Roslyn. “I’m very improvisational. I’m very oﬀ the cusp,” Sarge said. “You#can’t make it up.

It’s stories from my life.” Sarge was Steven Pickman until his first day at Boston University when he was jokingly given the nickname. “Before I knew it I was Sarge,” he said. “It was the first time in my life that I was given a nickname that was not pejorative.” He had been treated like an outcast in Great Neck because of his race, he said. “I was always made fun of,” Sarge said. “It was hard because I’m not white, and that’s how they treated me.”

But Great Neck was also where he discovered some of his talents. When he came home from a performance of “The Sound of Music” at age 5 and began playing the songs on the piano without ever having touched one, his parents decided he deserved the best instruction available. So he started taking lessons with Juilliard instructors at age 6. That lasted until the instructors said, “he already knows how to play – we’ve just been taking your money,” which was about eight years, Sarge said. At 6, Sarge said he also set a goal to become a comedian, but that goal grew distant, and he forgot about it until 1990. It was during college that he encountered the vices that would stay with him for years: drugs and alcohol. He had attended an all-boys boarding school in Connecticut after being thrown out of St. Paul’s School in Garden City, which he attributes to racism and anti-Semitism. So when he found himself at Emory University, he said being around women for the first time was overwhelming. “The social fear was enormous of having girls around, and I found that smoking pot and drinking beer was a good way to get rid of the anxiety,” he said. When his grades began to suﬀer and he found himself directionless, he transferred to Boston University without telling his parents. Continued on Page 61

Study aims to find Increase in anti-Semitic new MS treatment incidents worries experts BY J E D HENDRIXSON

Dr. Tracy DeAngelis and Dr. Richard H. Blanck, the study investigators, have begun enrolling patients in the INROADs, or Invesigational Research Study of ADS5102 in MS Walking Impairment, trial to test the eﬀectiveness of an investigational drug to improve walking in multiple sclerosis patients. Continued on Page 50

BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N

Anti-Jewish incidents in the nation spiked by more than a third in 2017 from 2016 to drive up hate crimes 17.2 percent overall, FBI data shows, but Nassau County appears to have bucked the trend. Overall, reported hate crime incidents rose from 6,121 in 2016 to 7,175 last year, a considerable increase compared with the roughly 5 percent rise between 2015 and 2016 and 6.7 percent increase from 2014 to 2015. But, the data also shows, Nassau County police reported 37 hate crimes – 15 fewer than in 2016. Nassau County’s rates of reported hate crimes have shown a general decrease in the last 10 years. The highest recorded number was 98 in 2008, according to FBI data, an increase of 31 from 2007. The lowest number of hate crimes reported came in 2015, when there were 32 reported incidents. In all of these years, religious bias was a factor PHOTO COURTESY NEUROLOGICAL ASSOCIATES OF LONG ISLAND in most hate crimes. Altogether, according to the data reClinical research coordinator Stella Gurgova, Dr. Tracy DeAngelis and Dr. leased last week, the incidents against Richard Blanck. Jews reported nationwide rose from 684

Neurological Associates of Long Island is participating in a clinical trial sponsored by Adamas Pharmaceuticals which aims to find an alternative treatment for the mobility struggles that aﬄict multiple sclerosis patients.

to 938 – a 37 percent increase – from 2016 to 2017. Anti-religious crimes overall rose from 1,273 to 1,564, the data show, or a rise of 22.8 percent. Experts pointed to an atmosphere of division, poor leadership and rising extremism as potential factors in the overall rise of reported hate crimes, while also suggesting there is likely an underreporting in hate crimes. “This report provides further evidence that more must be done to address the divisive climate of hate in America,” Anti-Defamation League CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt said. “That begins with leaders from all walks of life and all sectors of society forcefully condemning anti-Semitism, bigotry and hate whenever it occurs.” The release of data came about two weeks after a mass shooting in the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, where 11 people were killed and six others wounded in the deadliest attack against the Jewish community in American history. The shooting unnerved many people on the North Shore. Continued on Page 50

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98 Degrees heats up holidays Westbury appearance part of 2018 Christmas tour

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hile the weather outside gets chillier, the pop and R&B vocal group 98 Degrees is keeping things warm with their nationwide 98 Degrees at Christmas 2018 tour that includes a stop at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. The band’s concert last year celebrating the launch of their Let It Snow holiday album was a jolly, jam-filled occasion so they are returning to Westbury once again to play favorite Christmas songs and their greatest hits, a collection of music featured on a recently released double-CD available at Target. Comprised of Jeﬀ Timmons, Justin Jeffre and brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, 98 Degrees is known for their soulful, pitch-perfect harmonies that will make their performances of songs like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Silent Night” special ones to experience live in concert. “We’re there to try and get people into the holiday spirit and enjoy a night out,” Drew Lachey said during a recent chat about this year’s show. “There’s enough seriousness going on in the world. We want to lighten people’s mood a little bit and allow them to have a good time.” Described by Lachey as a musical journey, the 98 Degrees holiday and hits tour kicked oﬀ on Nov. 1, with a series of sold-out shows. “It’s awesome to look out and see a full house with people singing along and having

a great time,” he said. “Obviously the closer you get to the holiday season, the more people get into the mood.” The Long Island concert will take place just over a week before Christmas and feature a festive mix of holiday songs, including an original from 98 Degrees entitled “Season of Love,” classic carols like “The First Noel,” and nods to a few music legends. “’River’ by Joni Mitchell is a great, beautiful song. "People don’t think of is as a Christmas song… but it’s more about the melody and the emotion that it brings out,” Lachey said. “We also have some fun songs (like) the Beach Boys’ ‘Little St. Nick.’” A part of the show is devoted to R&B and Motown, music that inspired Lachey to want to perform. “It was a lot of what I was influenced by growing up — the Temptations, the Four Tops, the Jackson Five… So I really enjoy performing that section of the show.” Lachey said they will also share a few stories and Christmas memories during the concert. For him, that includes moments growing up with his older brother and bandmate Nick in their Ohio hometown. “Our family was very active in the church so we would always go to midnight services at Christmas Eve and be in choirs there,” he said. “We were definitely always into the Christmas season when it came around being a family of young performers.” The Lachey brothers began singing at early ages. Drew was in the 5th grade and Nick was in the 7th grade when they first at-

tended a performing arts school, yet Drew didn’t start his career in music. “Right out of high school I joined the Army, working as a medic, and I got my national registry as an EMT,” he said. “When I got out of the Army, I moved to New York because that’s where my girlfriend — now my wife — was living at the time, and I started driving for Metropolitan Ambulances.” While working as an EMT in NYC back in 1995, Lachey received the call of a lifetime. “I was literally out on a shift and my beeper went oﬀ,” he remembers when Nick called him to say they had an opening for him in a newly formed group. “Six months later we got signed to Motown.” Although he is the band member with the medical background, Lachey didn’t come up with the name 98 Degrees. “Yes, it’s body temperature,” he said with a laugh, “but it’s more in relation to the tone of the music that we wanted to create… the love songs and all. I can’t take credit for it.” The number 98 also marks year the group hit it big. After releasing their first single, “Invisible Man,” in 1997, which Lachey said went as high as No. 11 on song charts, Disney approached the quartet to record the song “True to Your Heart” for the soundtrack of the animated film “Mulan” (1998). “Stevie Wonder agreed to be part of the song and for us that was kind of a turning moment,” he said about the band’s first big break that involved a guest appearance on

“The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” with Wonder. “The Mulan soundtrack took us to another level, at least in our eyes.” That same year, the group released the platinum-selling album 98 Degrees and Rising (1998) that includes the hit songs “Because of You,” “I Do (Cherish You)” and “The Hardest Thing,” followed by their first Christmas album, This Christmas (1999), and then Revelation (2000), which has the top tracks “Give Me Just One Night” and “My Everything.” In 2002, they released a compilation album, The Collection, with the new hit single, “Why (Are We Still Friends).” And then, at the height of their popularity, 98 Degrees went on a nearly 10 year hiatus. “I think at that point everybody had been 100 percent committed to the success of this group with pretty much blinders on for the previous six years,” Lachey said. “I think (we) needed some time to go on and do our own things.” Nick got a solo recording deal and starred on several television programs. Timmons did his own recording, writing and producing. And Jeﬀre pursued politics. Drew kept busy, too, becoming the winner of the second season of “Dancing with the Stars” after performing spot-on tangoes and Paso Dobles, as well as a memorable freestyle routine to the song “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” with his professional dance partner Cheryl Burke. Continued on Page 40

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The Boston Symphony Orchestra will present a heartwarming performance filled with holiday music favorites, the traditional Pops sing-along, and a visit from Santa Claus. Where: Tilles Center for Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville Info & Tickets: (516) 299-3100 • tillescenter.org

Long Island LitFest Presents Lee Child

Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Meet Lee Child, the author of 21 New York Times bestselling Jack Reacher thrillers that have been turned into blockbuster motion pictures starring Tom Cruise — including “Jack Reacher” (based on the novel “One Shot”) and “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.” Where: Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: (631) 423-7611 cinemaartscentre.org

Brian Wilson Presents: The Christmas Album

Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. The musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys will perform a Christmas show that will include songs from his 1964 Christmas holiday album and more hits. Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5211 • thetheatreatwestbury.com

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Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (every weekend through Dec. 23)

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Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury Info: 516-333-0048 or oldwestburygardens.org

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Where: Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: 631-423-7611 or cinemaartscentre.org

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Sunday, Dec. 2, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

At this holiday celebration, festive music will play, Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit, and special guest readers will share favorite stories by the library’s roaring fireplace. The mansion’s former billiards room will be transformed into a reading room filled with magical stories from many cultures and holiday traditions from around the world. Members: $10 per car; non-members: $20 per car. Payments are received at the Gate House.

Where: Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, Hempstead House, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point Info: 516-571-7901 or sandspointpreserveconservancy.org

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Sunday, Dec. 2, 3 p.m. (also Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.)

Enjoy a live production of the classic story in which Charlie Brown’s failed attempt to restore the proper holiday spirit leads him to enlist his friend Linus to show others the real meaning of Christmas. Holiday craft making will take place before the show from 1 to 2 p.m. Kids can stay after the show to take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info & Tickets: 516-247-5211 or thetheatreatwestbury.com

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For Gold Coast film festival that’s a wrap BY K A R E N RU B I N After 10 days and 80 films from 22 countries screened, many the United States or Long Island premiere, the 2018 Gold Coast International Film Festival came to a close and declared the winners: The Audience Award Winner for Best Narrative was “The Lost Suit,” a bittersweet story made in Argentina and Spain by Pablo Solarz about an 88-year-old Jewish tailor who embarks on a long, transcontinental journey to try and find the man who saved him from certain death during the Holocaust. Heartfelt and charming, with a wonderful comedic flavor, the film reminds us of the importance

of family, friendship, and keeping your word. Out of 230 audiencegoers, 212 gave the film the highest ranking. “People were obsessed with it.” The Gold Coast arts center, which stages cinema series throughout the year, is hoping to bring it back. The Audience Award Winner for Best Documentary Feature Film went to “Heading Home,” by Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller, Jeremy Newberger, a stirring underdog chronicle of the unexpected triumph of Israel’s national baseball team at the 2017 World Baseball Classic. With their Mensch on the Bench mascot by their side, the team laughs and cries as they discover the pride of representing Israel on the world stage. The

screening featured a Q&A with CoDirector Jeremy Newberger. The Audience and Jury Award Winners for Best Narrative Short Film went to “Stems” and Best Documentary Short Film award was won by two films, “Wendy’s Shabbat” and “One Small Step.” A new award this year, Best Family Short Film, went to Rag Dolls. Shorts film curator Alexandra Gil viewed some 2,000 submissions before making the selections for the festival. The awards winners for the 8th annual festival were named at a gala lunch at the NM Café at Neiman Marcus Roosevelt Field, a major sponsor of the festival, which also supports

youth arts programs. Other major sponsors included the Town of North Hempstead and Douglas Elliman Real Estate, which provided important seed money “when we were just an idea” and have kept up. Hofstra University is also a major supporter, oﬀering film programs including internships. Some 4,000 tickets were sold; audience goers came from 180 zipcodes. Audience goers get to see films that are rarely screened outside of independent theaters in New York City – the festival brings films to the suburbs. Many of the documentaries, like “Bathtubs Over Broadway,” an astonishing documentary about Steve Young’s quest to collect In-

dustrial Musicals which sets him on a journey to meet the makers; and “Happy” Academy Award® nominated director Roko Belic’s film explores the secrets behind our most valued emotion, traveling from the bayous of Louisiana, the deserts of Namibia, the beaches of Brazil and the villages of Okinawa to a communal home in Denmark; and short films are only seen at festivals. There are also opportunities to hear from filmmakers and historians and engage in question and answers. One special program gives Young Filmmakers, from K-12, a chance to shine (and shine they did). Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com

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1. Regina Gil, executive director of the Gold Coast International Film Festival and Gold Coast Arts Center, at awards luncheon. 2. Regina Gil, GCIFF founder, and Caroline Sorokoff, Festival Director, present GCIFF 2018 award for Best Narrative to “The Last Suit” 3. Regina Gil, GCIFF founder, and Alexandra Gil, curator of the festival Shorts, present GCIFF 2018 awards for Best Short Documentary Film to “Wendy’s Shabbat” and “One Small Step.” 4. The winner of the new Gold Coast International Film Festival 2018 Award for Best Family Short Film went to “Rag Dolls.” 5. Paul Lieberstein, best known as Toby from “The Office,” plays niceguy Fred in “Song of Back and Neck,” this charming romantic comedy which Lieberstan also directed. Fred rarely gets through the day without falling to the ground with crippling back and neck pain, and is not taken seriously by anyone at work. But as he discovers unexpected love and a rather unique talent, it is just the start of the unpredictable happenings coming his way. Lieberstein joined an audience Q&A via Skype following the Long Island premiere of his film. 6. “Howard,” an intimate and insightful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent, the legendary lyricist Howard Ashman by Don Hahn, revealed the incalculable impact Ashman had on Broadway, movies and the culture at large even beyond his ingenious lyrics. The audience gets to see much of his creative process behind such stellar hits as “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Little Shop of Horrors.” Howard’s sister, Sarah Ashman Gillespie and his partner Bill Lauch were on hand after the screening, which was sponsored by AARP Long Island, for a Q&A and to share their personal reflections. 7. What makes you happy? Money? Kids and family? Your work? Academy Award-nominated director Roko Belic’s documentary, “Happy” explores the secrets behind our most valued emotion. From the bayous of Louisiana, the deserts of Namibia, the beaches of Brazil and the villages of Okinawa to a communal home in Denmark, Belic goes in search of what really makes people happy. The GCIFF presentation was sponsored by Katz Institute for women’s Health at Northwell Health, and a panel of experts from the Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine and Katz Institute were on hand to discuss the role of mindfulness and innovations in integrated, holistic approaches: Tina Conroy, Director of Energy and Healing; Bella Grossman, Clinical Psychologist, Marissa Licata, Registered Dietition, Deborah McElligott, Cardiac Nurse Practitioner and Lucy Gade, Medical Director. 8. Filmmaker Andrew Toscanao, who is in fifth grade at Northside elementary in Plainview, NY, discusses his film, “The Lego Agent: Dr. Evil’s Revenge” at the Gold Coast International Film Festival’s Young Filmmakers Program. Young Filmmakers are also invited to participate in a free day of hands-on filmmaker workshops for filmmakers in grades 7-12, Saturday, March 16, at Hofstra University, a festival sponsor. 9. Eliad Lienhardt came from Switzerland to discuss the making of his film short, “Alison”after the screening at the Gold Coast International Film Festival. 10. Famed director Peter Bogdanovich has created a love-letter to Buster Keaton, one of Hollywood’s most prolific, influential and innovative filmmakers, Buster Keaton. “The Great Buster,” is a celebration of Keaton’s life, career and legacy. The story told with stunning restorations of archival works that bring Keaton’s magic to life on the big screen, plus interviews with his friends, family, collaborators, and a broad array of artists influenced by his singular vision, including Mel Brooks, Bill Hader, Cybil Shepherd and Quentin Tarantino. Professor Rodney F. Hill, film scholar, was on hand for a Q&A after the screening of the documentary. 11. Actor Robert Wagner, honored with the Gold Coast Film Festival’s second annual Burton Moss Hollywood Golden Era Award at the Gold Coast Arts Center’s gala, discusses his career with film historian, author, and professor Foster Hirsch

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ways to maximize entertaining space

eople who live in compact homes or apartments may find space is at a premium during regular times of the year. When the holidays arrive, decorations, trees and presents can make homes seem even more cluttered. This can make it especially challenging for holiday hosts who want to open up their homes for festive gatherings. Even if space is at a premium, all it takes is a little ingenuity to entertain successfully.

1. Put nonessential furniture and other decor away. It’s impossible for would-be holiday hosts to move all of their belongings out of their homes to create entertaining space. But hosts can certainly cut down on clutter. Check out the flow of a room and then move pieces around as needed to open up floor space. Push tables or large pieces of furniture up against walls. Swap out armchairs for

folding chairs. Stow knickknacks in bedrooms or in closets.

2. Put benches and wide ledges to use. Narrow benches, such as those common to picnic tables, can seat three or four comfortably. Do not discount deep window ledges as potential seats, as these areas can be made more comfortable with pillows or cushions.

3. Collapse tables after meals. If a sit-down dinner is the goal, set up tables accordingly. Then break down the tables afterward to free up more space. Serve small desserts that can be easily transported from room to room. 4. Use islands and countertops. Tables can take up valuable space. When entertaining a lot of guests, set up an all-purpose counter island and add barstools. This can be an area for food prep, eating and entertaining.

5. Create conversation areas. Encourage guests to spread out by setting up intimate spots in various rooms. This way guests won’t feel the need to congregate in the same space. Bistro tables in a den, a few floor pillows in front of the fireplace and stools by a kitchen island will create conversation areas.

6. Expand outside, if possible. Rent a tent that can be warmed with a space heater. If your home has a closed-in porch or patio space, cover screens with insulating plastic to create a comfortable added room.

crates. This will increase the amount of room you have to serve and store items.

8. Use all available surfaces. Invest in some sturdy serving trays that can be placed on television stands, upright speakers, ottomans, or even wooden

Holiday entertaining requires some creativity when hosting in compact spaces.

7. Skip a sit-down meal. Large tables take up a lot of space, so serve a buffet, tapas or passed hors d’oeuvres so guests mix and mingle rather than sit down at one large table.

9. Spread out refreshments. Avoid bottlenecks in common areas by putting food, beverages and other items in various locations. Fill up the kitchen sink with ice and make it an oversized beverage cooler.

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HOT TOY LIST

for 2018

id you grab your L.O.L. Surprise dolls last year? What about Hatchimals the year before? Each year, a new crop of must-have toys surfaces. Smart shoppers who do their research and prepare in advance of the holidays can grab these coveted gifts. Each year, industry experts weigh in on which toys are sure to be hits with children and adults. This data can help shoppers become more informed consumers and may help prevent the last-minute rush when coveted gifts are already sold out and new stock is nowhere in sight. The following are some gifts children may want to see wrapped and waiting under the tree this year.

Pomsies by Skyrocket

These are fashionable plush pets for children to nurture. They’re adorable and designed to travel with children in a backpack or wrapped around kids’ wrists. The kitties can be played with in a one-on-one setting and also have a mode for social play.

Luvabella

Think & Learn Code-a-Pillar

Blind bag toys

SelfieMic Selfie Stick Microphone

This is a life-like baby doll that features many of the same surprises that come with a real live infant. Realistic facial expressions and responses, as well as interactive accessories, can make this a true-tolife experience for young girls or boys. Children seemingly can’t get enough of collectible playthings that focus on the act of unboxing. The Toy Association says sales for collectible playthings grew by 14 percent globally in 2017. The act of removing a surprise from packaging is just as exciting as the toy itself. Expect to find many more of these types of collectibles this year.

Mecard

This is a battle-action game from Mattel based on the Korean animated series “Turning Mecard.” Mecards are cars that transform into hero or villain action figures when they drive over a power-charged card.

This toy from Fisher-Price gives youngsters an early introduction to STEM. They learn basic coding, planning and sequencing skills by connecting segments of a cute caterpillar.

Children who are into social media karaoke apps can transform themselves into pop stars. They can sing along to their favorite tunes as a solo artist or with friends in a group. This device works in conjunction with the StarMaker singing app available for iOs and Android.

Slimy squishy toys

These types of toys were a big hit in 2017 and stand to remain big sellers this year. Make-your-own and premade versions of slime and squishy products are sure to be filling up the shelves of neighborhood stores. WeCool’s Squishy Like Slime is one option to keep an eye on.

K’NEX building sets

These sets from K’NEX marry tangible building with interactive play. Once kids build the sets, which can include roller coasters and more, they can take them on a virtual reality ride. These are just some of the hot toys and gifts that are primed as big sellers for this holiday season.

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How to buy clothes

Traditions behind

holiday gifts

he holiday season is a time to celebrate with friends and family. Several holidays are celebrated in this relatively short time period, making this one of the most festive times of the year. Many holiday celebrations focus on the exchange of presents, which may be exchanged with relatives, friends and even coworkers. But are you familiar with the origins of exchanging gifts? Gift exchanges trace their origins to both religious and secular traditions, each of which has helped shape the holidays into what they are today.

Christmas

People exchange gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day all over the world. For Christians, Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe was a gift from the Creator. From a religious standpoint, gifting others around Christmastime can be traced back to the stories of the Three Kings (also referred to as the “Three Wise Men”) who visited Jesus after his birth. Frankincense, a fragrance involved in worship; gold; and myrrh, an incense associated with funerals, was presented. These gifts symbolized worship in Christ, that He would be the King of Kings, and that suffering and death would come to Him. Another giver of gifts is part of many Christmas celebrations. St. Nicholas, a fourth century saint, is a beloved figure across the globe who has a reputation for giving gifts in secret and helping the needy. The figure of “Santa Claus” is based on St. Nicholas, and the blending of the two has evolved as history has mixed with folklore and personal traditions.

Hanukkah

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish celebration that commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. The word “hanukkah” actually means “dedication” in Hebrew. The Jews, including Judah Maccabee, helped drive the Syrians out of Jerusalem. In one of Judaism’s most central texts, Maccabee and others witnessed a miracle at the temple. Even though there was only enough oil to keep a menorah’s candles burning for one day, the flames continued for eight nights. Traditionally, gelt, or money, was given as a Hanukkah gift. Many Hanukkah gift givers aim to give gifts that are thoughtful and sweet. Money is not exchanged as much today, with other gifts taking its place.

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is an American holiday that pays homage to traditions and cultural influences from Africa. The holiday was developed in 1966 by Maulana Ndabezitha Karenga. The focus of Kwanzaa is on family and the harvest as well as certain principles, such as unity and faith. Gifts make up one of the seven symbols of Kwanzaa celebrations. However, gift-sharing is not the central part of this special holiday. Gifts are symbolic of the labor and love of parents and the commitments made and kept by their children. Gifts are exchanged in abundance this time of year. The traditions behind the giving of presents is far-reaching and based in religious, secular and cultural traditions.

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oliday shopping lists are being made, and there is a strong chance that clothing has made many of those lists. Year after year, apparel, along with technology and books, dominate the top giving categories, according to Nielsen Global Holiday Spending Expectations. However, before rushing out to buy that new sweater or pair of slacks, shoppers are urged to follow a few tips that can make clothing shopping easier.

• Mimic the recipient’s sense of style. Take your shopping cues from the types of clothing your loved one typically wears. Now is not the time to try to impart your own fashion sense on someone else. Enlist help if you’re not exactly sure of your loved one’s sense of style; retail associates are there to help. Stick with classics. Instead of mimicking his or her style, you can always select from classic apparel or general categories if they seem like they might be the right fit. Certain pieces, such as classic black pants or a skirt or a camisole and cardigan, always work

seamlessly in a wardrobe. A gentleman might appreciate a new dinner jacket or blazer for those special occasions like a night out on the town. Opt for muted colors unless the recipient to make a statement. Find out the right size. This can take some investigatory work, but enlist other friends or family members to determine which size clothing your loved one wears. Otherwise, do some subtle sleuthing. Indirectly inquire as to size in general conversation. Or you can be forthcoming and say, “I’d like to get you clothing as a gift, what sizes do you wear?” Discover his or her favorite stores. Through your relationship, you may have learned about your loved one’s favorite clothing stores. Such knowledge can give you a better sense of where to shop. Get gift receipts and learn the exchange policy. Even items purchased with the best intentions might not be right or fit correctly. Give the gift recipient an easy out by including a gift receipt with the present. This way he or she can exchange the gift for something else at full purchase price. Avoid retailers with especially stringent exchange policies. Enroll in a clothing subscription service. You don’t need to buy clothes to gift clothing. Another way to gift clothing is to enroll your loved one in a trial for a clothing service. Clothing services ask members a few questions, and then fashion specialists will choose select pieces to ship each month. The clothing can be kept or returned for new items. Clothing gifts are very popular. Giftgivers can help ensure they’re well received by selecting items with care.

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Holiday gift ideas for

avid gamers

How to budget for

holiday gratuities

f the rate of spending during the holiday is any indication, generosity is in full force come the end of the year. During their second annual holiday debt survey, the financial resource MagnifyMoney found consumers who took on debt during the 2017 holiday season started the New Year an average of $1,003 in the red. That marks an increase of 1.7 percent over 2016.

Rather than finding themselves in debt again next January, shoppers inclined to use their credit cards this holiday season must recognize the importance of budgeting for all holiday expenses — including those that may not immediately come to mind, such as gratuities for service providers.

ideo games have a strong and enduring fan base. Since their inception in the early 1970s, video games have been a popular component of personal recreation and culture. The Entertainment Software Association’s annual report says 65 percent of homes in the United States own a gaming device, while 48 percent own “a dedicated game console.” The report also indicates consumers spent $25.5 billion on gaming in 2015, with $16.5 billion on gaming content alone. Although video games originated as arcade entertainment and one- or two-player games that were enjoyed exclusively in one’s home, they’ve expanded to be technical wonders that can connect gamers with other fans from all around the globe. Today’s multiplayer online games feature participants from all walks of life who connect via their gaming consoles, computers, tablets, and smartphones. The holiday season is a prime time to outfit gamers with new gear. When shopping for gifts for gamers, keep these suggestions in mind.

New console: Gamers have more console options than ever before. Shoppers can choose between the ultra-portable Nintendo Switch; the Xbox One X, which boasts 4K capability; and the PS4. For those who don’t know where to start, a console upgrade can be the way to go. Controller charger: Video game controller chargers and docks can give renewed power to controllers. Thanks

Gratuities are gestures of kindness and appreciation during the holiday season. Although gratuities are not entirely necessary, many etiquette experts say certain people, particularly those who provide year-round services, are worthy of a little extra money this time of year. Consider thank-you notes for those people who don’t land on this year’s gratuity list. to a charger, controllers will always be powered up and at the ready when it’s time for hard core play.

Content gift card: Gift-givers can offer gift cards to favorite video game stores and online gaming content, including Steam. Steam is a digital distributor platform for PC gaming that also features social networking services. Gaming headsets: The right headset can immerse gamers more fully in the sounds and actions of their favorite games. An attached microphone enables gamers to keep in contact with multiplayers. Classic game cartridge system: Retro game systems enable classic game enthusiasts to plug in their old cartridges and output them to the TV over HDMI.

Wireless controllers: If the console didn’t come with a wireless controller, it’s time to upgrade. Wireless versions enable players to move wherever they need to and not be restricted by the length of a cable. Gaming keyboards: A gaming keyboard puts those who do the bulk of their gaming on PCs or streaming computer displays over TV in greater control. Sound bar: Turn that action into impressive sound with a sound bar hooked up to the television. Built-in bass or a separate subwoofer can amplify the tone even further.

There are many options for getting coveted gifts for gamers this holiday season.

The following is a list of service workers whose efforts throughout the year are typically worthy of gratuities come the holiday season.

Postal workers:

Postal workers face the elements each and every day to make sure letters and packages arrive on time. Their work is made even more challenging during the rush of the holiday season, when mail flow increases considerably. The U.S. Postal Service forbids carriers from accepting cash gifts, but gift cards or other tokens of appreciation can be fitting.

Newspaper delivery person:

Gift the equivalent of one month of the subscription price, which may be between $10 and 30.

Trash/recycling collectors:

Check with the local municipality for regulations on tipping public service providers, who can be tipped depending on your budget.

Daycare staff or babysitter:

Those tasked with caring for children are worthy of a little something extra. A gift between $40 and $70 can be fitting. In addition, include a handmade gift from the children if kids are old enough. The Emily Post Institute suggests gifting one week’s pay to a live-in nanny or au pair.

Housekeeper:

Up to one week’s pay should suffice for housekeepers.

Personal caregiver:

Gift between one week and one month’s salary for someone charged with caring for a loved one. In a nursing home setting, provide a gift the staff can enjoy, such as a catered lunch.

Teacher:

He or she spends several hours a day with children. Pool resources with other parents to purchase a gift card or thoughtful gift. Other people that may be tipped include salon workers, building superintendents, doormen, tutors, and pet groomers whose services are required often.

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Gifting ideas for budget-conscious families T

he holiday season is a magical time of year when many people celebrate their faith and express their love and appreciation for their families. Such expressions are often made through the exchange of gifts, which can stretch families budgets.

The National Retail Federation reports that retail sales in November and December of 2016 reached $658.3 billion, marking a 4 percent increase over the same period a year prior. For budget-conscious families, entering the holiday spending fray can have lasting effects that cast a pall over their finances for months to come. Staying within budget is not impossible during the holiday season. It might take a little creativity and discussion among family members, but there are ways to exchange gifts and avoid debt this holiday season.

Embrace a “Secret Santa” exchange. Large families can save money by engaging in a Secret Santa exchange. Rather than asking each member

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of the family to buy gifts for one another, a Secret Santa exchange asks each participant to pick a name out of a hat and then only buy gifts for that person. This is a great way to save both money and time, and it saves participants from the potential hassle of returning gifts after the season. Establish spending limits. Whether families embrace a Secret Santa exchange or not, they can save money by agreeing on a spending limit for each gift. Families participating in a Secret Santa exchange can set their spending limits a little higher than those families who will be buying gifts for multiple people. Share experiences in lieu of exchanging gifts. Adults tend to be more difficult to shop for than children, as many adults can simply buy their own gadgets, clothing and other items commonly given during the holiday season. To save money, adults

can forgo gifting traditional gifts to one another, instead resolving to provide an experience for a loved one. Invite a loved one over for a homecooked meal or offer to take a family member out to dinner once the holiday season has come and gone and there’s more room in the budget. Connect with your creative side. In lieu of purchasing a gift made by someone else, make your own gift. Skilled crafters can create a oneof-a-kind gift out of supplies they already have on hand, while woodworkers can follow suit. Such gifts are thoughtful and inexpensive, and they will likely prove more memorable than another video game or sweater.

Budget-conscious families don’t have to sit out of holiday gift exchanges, as there are plenty of creative ways to express your love and appreciation for family without breaking the bank.

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Holiday spirits with help of a Miracle bar Miracle, the beloved Christmasthemed pop-up bar launched in 2014 in New York City, will continue spreading holiday cheer around the globe. This year, Miracle will launch in over 80 locations around the world with Sippin’ Santa,! the companion pop-up to Miracle that focuses on the themes of tiki and Christmas,!expanding to multiple locations in partnership with tiki-connoisseur Jeﬀ “Beachbum” Berry. Miracle will have its first Long Island pop-up location in Rockville Centre this holiday season, launching the day after Thanksgiving, on Friday, Nov. 23, and continuing through New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31.! Cork & Kerry Rockville Centre will be transformed with nostalgic holiday décor and a signature cocktail menu with seasonally-themed concoctions like the Snowball Old Fashioned (butterscotch rye, spiced Demerara, wormwood bitters, orange zest) and! the Christmas Carol Barrel (aged rum, Aquavit, Amaro, pumpkin pie, Demerara syrup, lime, vanilla, Angostura bitters). Cork & Kerry, whose sister location is in Floral Park, has established itself as one of the leading craft cocktail bars on Long Island. !Carson Daly paid a visit to the Floral Park establishment for a segment on the NBC “Today Show” last year. ! The Rockville Centre location is a draw on its own. ! A Victorian house surrounded by a white picket fence, the inside parlor with its stained glass windows and velvet drapery is only accessed by a secret entrance, giving patrons the feeling that they are part of an exclusive club, perhaps during the Prohibition era, and making this a fitting place to enjoy warm spirits during the holiday season. Miracle will return to its original hometown of New York City and expand to two locations due to popular demand. The addition of a new and improved Miracle location on 12th!Street in Manhattan will give guests and larger groups the opportunity to secure future reservations and the opportunity to book events

in the famed holiday bar concept. Miracle creator Greg Boehm and long-time manager Joann Spiegel will continue to expand the concept in cities across the U.S. and to locations in Europe, Asia and Central America. “The growth of Miracle and the love that guests have for this concept has been completely amazing,” says Spiegel. “Our partnership with Jeﬀ ‘Beachbum’ Berry will be a fun and new way to elevate our Sippin’ Santa locations this year as the love of tiki continues to grow in the U.S. Our partners across the world continually overwhelm us with their creativity and festive good spirits, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for all of our locations in 2018.” Berry, described as one of Imbibe magazine’s “25 most influential cocktail personalities of the past century,” alongside award-winning bartender Brad Smith, has created tiki holiday-themed cocktails that will be center stage at all Sippin Santa locations.! The concept for Miracle was born five years ago when, upon the advice of his mother, Boehm decided to halt construction of what was to be his new East Village cocktail bar Mace to transform the unfinished space into a pop-up bar serving holiday-themed drinks amid festive décor. As crowds swarmed the NYC location, Boehm’s friends throughout the bar industry asked how they could recreate the holiday magic in their own bars and expansion became inevitable. Over the past few years, Miracle has expanded from four locations to over 50 in 2017. In 2018, Miracle in conjunction with Sippin’ Santa will reach a total of over 90 locations internationally at some of the most highly revered cocktail establishments around the world. To get a taste of this holiday experience, head out to!Cork & Kerry, located at!24 South Park Ave. in Rockville Centre For more information about Miracle, go to www.miraclepopup.com or www. sippinsantapopup.com.!

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar NYCB LIVE, HOME OF NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 or (800) 745-3000 • www.nycblive.com Through Sunday, Nov. 25 (check venue website for a schedule of daily performances) Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5205 • www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Saturday, Nov. 24, 8 p.m. Sinbad Sunday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m. The Clairvoyants Christmas Monday, Nov. 26, 8 p.m. Il Divo: Timeless Tour Tuesday, Nov. 27, 8 p.m. SiriusXM Presents: The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 15th Anniversary Christmas Rocks Tour Thursday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m. Maxwell: 50 Intimate Nights Tour THE PARAMOUNT 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 • www.paramountny.com Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24, 8 p.m. Dark Star Orchestra: Grateful Dead Experience Thursday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m. Whiskey Myers THE SPACE AT WESTBURY 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283-5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury.com Saturday, Nov. 24, 8 p.m. Jackson Galaxy Total Cat Mojo Live Thursday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m. The David Johansen Band with guest Frankenstein 3000 MY FATHERS PLACE AT THE ROSLYN HOTEL 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn (516) 413-3535 • www.myfathersplace. com Friday, Nov. 23, 8 p.m. Funk Filharmonik Saturday, Nov. 24, 8 p.m. Ron Bartlett Thursday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m. Goodheart Band LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-1384 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.co Saturday, Nov. 24,1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 25, 2 p.m. The Nutcracker presented by the Long Island Ballet Theatre Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2 p.m. Love Songs & Spanish Ballads GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • www.goldcoastarts.org Through Dec. 15 Exhibit: Storytelling Through the Lens

TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville (516) 299-3100 • www.tillescenter.org Friday, Nov. 30, 8 p.m. Peabo Bryson, Taylor Dayne, Jon Secada, Deniece Williams ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1 South Ave., Garden City (516) 877-4000 • www.pacadelphi.edu Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1 p.m. Faculty Recital Wednesday, Nov. 28 through Saturday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. Dance Adelphi: Le Lien MADISON THEATRE AT MOLLOY COLLEGE 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 323-4444 • www.madisontheatreny. com Saturday, Nov. 24, 8 p.m. Ronnie Spector and The Ronettes Sunday, Nov. 25, 3 p.m. John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY 1000 Fulton Ave., Hempstead (800) 463-7872 • www.hofstra.edu Thursday, Nov. 29 through Saturday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. Fall Dance At the John Crawford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, Hofstra University, Hempstead NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor (516) 484-9338 • www.nassaumuseum. org Sunday, Nov. 25, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Family Sundays at the Museum Through March 3 New Exhibit: Wild Kingdom — Hunt Slonem and a Hundred Years of Animal Art SANDS POINT PRESERVE CONSERVANCY/HEMPSTEAD HOUSE 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point (516) 571-7901 • www.sandspointpreserve.org Tuesday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Weekly Qi Gong LONG ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 11 Davis Ave., Garden City (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org Friday, Nov. 23, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen: Stuffing Muffins Children ages 3 to 5. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members). Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Big Bolt! A Comedy for Children Children ages 3 to 8 can laugh along to this comedy performance and learn important lessons about honesty, consequences and forgiveness. Fee: $9 with museum admission; $7 LICM members; $12 theater only.

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A&E Calendar cont’d CINEMA ARTS CENTRE 423 Park Ave., Huntington (631) 423-7611 • www.cinemaartscentre. org Friday, Nov. 23, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Great All Nighter: Black Friday Edition Holiday Bazaar and Flea Market BOOK REVUE 313 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 271-1442 • www.bookrevue.com Wednesday, Nov. 28, 7 p.m. Authors Barbara Paskoff and Carol Pack, “Over Sixty: Shades of Gray” THE DOLPHIN BOOKSHOP AND CAFE 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop.com Friday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cafe Music at the Dolphin Wednesday, Nov. 28, 7 p.m. Dolphin Book Club: “The Devil’s Highway” by Luis Alberto Urrea

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL AND TOLERANCE CENTER OF NASSAU COUNTY 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove (516) 571-8040 • www.hmtcli.org Friday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m. Lecture: Jewish Humor and the Holocaust: Amusing? Confusing? Offensive? CRADLE OF AVIATION MUSEUM Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, (516) 572-4111 • www.cradleofaviation. org Friday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov.25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Long Island Festival of Trees

Community Calendar CAUMSETT STATE HISTORIC PARK PRESERVE 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington (631) 423-1770 or info@dhfny.org Saturday, Nov. 24, 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Just a Hike There will be no formal lecture during this 6-mile hilly, moderately paced walk. Bring lunch and drinking water. Admission is $4. Reservations are required by calling 631-423-1770. THE ETHICAL HUMANIST SOCIETY OF LONG ISLAND 38 Old Country Road, Garden City

(516) 741-7304 • www.ehsli.org Sunday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Arthur Dobrin: Most Difficult Ethical Decisions THE COMMUNITY SYNAGOGUE 160 Middle Neck Road, Port Washington (516) 883-3144 or www.commsyn.org Monday, Nov. 26, 12:30 p.m. Learn Mah Jongg Friday, Nov. 30, 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga Friday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Schmooze

ART LEAGUE OF LONG ISLAND JEANIE TENGELSEN GALLERY 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills (631) 462-5400 • www.artleagueli.org Through Sunday, Nov. 25 63rd Members’ Exhibition Part One (M-Z) OLD WESTBURY GARDENS 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury (516) 333-0048 • www.oldwestburygardens.org Saturday, Nov. 24 and Sunday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday Market

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, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. “Mickey Mouse Goes Christmas Shopping” Story Time TURN OF THE CORKSCREW BOOKS AND WINE 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 764-6000 • www.turnofthecorkscrew.com Tuesday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Author Reyna Marder Gentin, “Unreasonable Doubts: A Novel”

THE SHOWPLACE AT BELLMORE MOVIES 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore (516) 599-6870 • www.plazatheatrical. com Saturday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. and Sunday, Nov. 25, 12 p.m. Family Theatre Musical: “Caps for Sale” and “Three Billy Goats Gruff”

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98 Degrees heats up O. Westbury Gardens the holidays again prepares for holidays Continued from Page 23 “To go on there and wear a Cuban heel, a Latin shoe, sequins and the low-cut, tight shirts, it was everything that was out of my comfort zone, but by doing it, it allowed me to grow and expand who I am as a performer and as a person,” Lachey said. “So ‘Dancing with the Stars’ was very, very important in my book… I can’t give enough credit for it helping to push me as a performer.” The push worked because Lachey returned to New York — this time, to perform on Broadway. “Broadway is my love,” he said. “My first Broadway show was ‘Rent’… It was such a nurturing environment to be a part of that piece of art and be able to contribute to it and learn from it.” In 2008, Lachey performed in Mike Nichols’ “Monty Python’s Spamalot.” “I take so many lessons I learned with that cast,” he said. “I take them with me every time I go on stage and I teach them to my students.” Lachey’s students are the many children who are inspired and educated in musical theater and performing arts at the non-profit he founded with his wife, Lachey Arts, “a big passion of mine” he said. When the opportunity came up in 2012 for 98 Degrees to do The Package tour with New Kids on the Block and Boys II Men, “by

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far the biggest vocal influence on us as a group,” Lachey said, the foursome decided to get back into rhythm for what he says was a “dream tour for us.” Since then, 98 Degrees released their 2.0 album in 2013, and continue to perform and write songs together. Lachey says that fans can definitely expect new music from them at some point. “We have grown, we have figured out a little bit more who we were as individuals and as performers,” he says. “Is it a little bit harder to get the knees working the way you want after a redeye flight? Yeah, there’s a little bit of that, but for the most part I think we’re better and stronger than we ever were.” As for their current holiday album and tour, Lachey says their wish is to record and perform timeless music that people of all ages can enjoy every Christmas for years to come. “Who doesn’t want to put out something that when our kids are having their kids they can put this on and it will still resonate,” he said, adding that “we hope to see everyone out at our show.” For tickets to 98 Degrees at Christmas 2018, go to www.thetheatreatwestbury.com, www.nycblive.com or www.98degrees.com , where you will find information about VIP meet-and-greets with the group.

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Old Westbury Gardens will once again host their Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 24 and Sunday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The expanded Holiday Market will be situated at the Barn at Orchard Hill and Orchard Hill House, providing the perfect backdrop to spur the holiday spirit. With approximately 60 vendors featuring artisanal boutiques and exquisite gifts, there is no better or more unique way to get holiday shopping done. “We look forward to this spectacular time of year at Old Westbury Gardens. I encourage visitors to bring your family and friends and stop by our special Holiday Market,” said Nancy Costopulos, president and CEO of Old Westbury Gardens. “After completing some holiday shopping, I urge you to stop by Westbury House, which is elegantly transformed to bring holiday magic to life this time of year.” While the Holiday Market is one weekend only, Christmas at Westbury House will be featured every Friday through Sunday from Saturday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Dec. 23.! Each weekend will feature special attractions, from musical performances to

a Prohibition Party at Westbury House (registration and additional fee). Period rooms at Westbury House will be decorated and have Santa as a special guest, along with cookies and cider for guests to enjoy. Children are invited to drop by on Saturdays to create a keepsake craft or on Sundays to make a holiday card, both days from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Our holiday events are a must for the entire family,” added Costopulos. “Our horticulture staﬀ works tirelessly to elegantly decorate each historic room of the house with Christmas trees, wreaths, mantelpiece arrangements, topiaries and plants. Antique train sets from the prewar era, including the 1930s to early 1940s, will be displayed provided by Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers from Levittown members, taking us back in time.” General admission to the Holiday Market is $12; senior admission is $10; children’s admission for ages 7 to 17 is $7; and children six and under and Old Westbury Gardens members are free. For more information about the Old Westbury Gardens and upcoming events, visit the website: www.oldwestburygardens.org.

Cinema Arts double film feature Nov. 28 The Cinema Arts Centre will host a double feature night with two movie screenings on Wednesday evening, Nov. 28. The first is a 7 p.m. showing of the documentary “Parkland: Inside Building 12,”!as part of the centre’s Community Connections Series, in which acclaimed director Charlie Minn brings attention to the victims of the massacre that occurred on Feb. 14 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. Keeping the focus on the victims and their experiences, Minn recounts the true stories of those present in the building and highlights the raw emotion that follows a tragedy of this scale. The aftermath of the shooting, coupled with the constant string of gun-related tragedies throughout the country, prompted students, faculty, and parents to speak out against gun laws and change state legislation. This documentary demonstrates the true power of courage and the resolve it takes to stand up against something bigger than oneself. Minn and Linda Beigel, mother of shooting victim Scott Beigel, will be attending the screening and holding a discussion on the film. Huntington Councilwoman Joan Cergol will also be involved in the conversation. Tickets to the program! are $11 for members and $16 for the general public. At 9:30 p.m., the centre will host a one-

night-only screening of the director’s cut of Lars von Trier’s new horror film,!“The House That Jack Built,” starring Matt Dillon and Uma Thurman.! The same notorious version shown at this year’s Cannes Film Festival prompted a 10-minute standing ovation and more than 100 disturbed walkouts. The film is a mustsee for die-hard horror fans, but not for the faint-hearted. In five episodes, failed architect and vicious sociopath Jack, played by Dillon, recounts his elaborately orchestrated murders — each, as he views them, a towering work of art that defines his life’s mission as a serial killer in the Pacific Northwest. Audiences get to experience the story from Jack’s point of view, while he postulates each murder as an artwork in itself. As the inevitable police intervention draws nearer, he is taking greater and greater risks in his attempt to create the ultimate murder masterpiece. “The House That Jack Built” is a dark and sinister story presented through a philosophical and occasional humorous tale. Tickets to this screening are $7 for members and $12 for the public. For tickets to see one or both films and for more information, visit! www.cinemaartscentre.org. The Cinema Arts Centre is located at!423 Park Ave. in Huntington.

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Williston Park Library Williston Park Library is at 494 Willis Ave., Williston Park 516-742-1820; www.willistonparklibrary.com NEW TITLES ADDED:

Dinner List by Rebecca Serle Sunrise Highway by Peter Blauner Heartland by Sarah Smarsh The Man I Never Met by Adam Schefter

KNITTING CIRCLE Thursday, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13 and 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

CREATE YOUR OWN SOAP Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. There is a $5 material fee due at registration. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

CERAMIC SANTA HAT CRAFT Tuesday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. There is a $15 non-refundable fee due at registration. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

East Williston Library East Williston Public Library 2 Prospect St., East Williston (516) 741-1213; www.ewlibrary.org Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Register at the library for all programs by phone at 516-741-1213, email to ewpl@ewlibrary.org, or via www.ewlibrary.org. MOVIE: “CRAZY RICH ASIANS” Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1 p.m. Sign up at the library.

PLANT NIGHT Thursday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. Create your own succulent terrarium. $15 (includes all supplies). Register at the library. TEEN PLANT NIGHT Friday, Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m. The holidays are around the

corner. Give a gift of love. Create a succulent terrarium. $15 (includes all supplies). Register at the library. JUGGLING JESTER JIM Friday, Nov. 30, 1 p.m. No school for North Side and Willets Road. Come out for an

amazing juggling show. LET’S LEARN HOW TO MAKE GNOCCHI! Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Fee: $5. Includes your own takehome gnocchi. Upstairs in the Village Hall. Register at the library.

Mineola Library Mineola Library 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola; 516-746-8488 www.mineolalibrary.info IN THE GALLERY During the month of November: “Gloria Forte: Animal Portraits.”

HARRY POTTER SCIENCE Monday, Nov. 26, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Instructor Chris Buchman will show children in grades 1 and up how to make plastic, non-toxic magic worms come to life (using polymers). Register in the Children’s Room or call 516-746-8488 ext. 1.

TINY FOOD PARTY & MOVIE Wednesday, Nov. 28, 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Children ages 2 years and up can join a movie showing and enjoy some ”tiny food” refreshments such as tiny “burger” candies, bite-size cookies and more. Register in the Children’s Room or call 516-746-8488 ext. 1. Call the

library or visit www.mineolalibrary.info to find out what movie will be showing. THURSDAY FILM SERIES: “THE GREATEST SHOWMAN” Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m., and Friday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m. The film celebrates the birth of show business and tells the story of visionary P.T. Barnum.

TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE Through Thursday, Dec. 13 The Mineola Library will serve as a drop off location for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s “Toys for Tots” campaign. Donated toys must be new and unwrapped. The box will be located in front of the Circulation Desk.

Shelter Rock Library Shelter Rock Library 165 Searingtown Road South, Albertson; 516-248-7363; www.srpl.org. PLAY MAH JONGG Tuesday, Nov. 27 and Dec. 11, 1 p.m. Join others in playing a game that has fascinated people for so many years with its strategies and

combinations. Bring a team, a friend or come by yourself and enjoy the game. THE BARNES FOUNDATION Friday, Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. The Barnes Foundation, established in 1922, holds a remarkable collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings,

the Old Master paintings, works by American masters, as well as a collection of Native American Art, African sculpture and more. Join Ines Powell when she takes you on a visual lecture of the two primary campuses. SENIOR RAP GROUP Monday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

For the 55+ set who have a lifetime of experiences to share. Come and join Shelter Rock Public Library Senior Rap Group on selected Mond CREATIVE NEEDLES AND THE ART OF COLORING Friday, Dec. 7, 12:30 p.m. Bring your projects and supplies to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, needle-

point, or embroider in the company of other needlecraft lovers. If you prefer to relax by coloring, spend some time with crayons, colored pencils, and coloring pages supplied by the library. A time for conversation, crafting and simply sharing tips and techniques while “the needles fly” and “the pictures come to life”.

Williston Park Community Calendar VILLAGE OF WILLISTON PARK HISTORICAL COMMITTEE The Committee meets monthly at Village Hall to inventory Village data gathered from residents. Village residents are encouraged to share or donate

old photos and data to the committee. Resident collections of historical data are on display in in historical cabinets in the main Village Hall during office hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

HOMETOWN HERO BANNER PROGRAM If you are a member or a family member of someone presently serving active duty in the United States Armed Services and would like them to be considered for the

Hometown Hero Banner program, go to www.VillageofWillistonPark. org. to submit an application with an original 8x10 color photograph of member in full uniform.

IRISH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NASSAU, SUFFOLK AND QUEENS 297 Willis Ave., Mineola (516) 746-9392. For a full listing of monthly events, go to www. irishamericansoc.com.

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Champions for Charity at Americana Charity shopping event at mall donates 25% of proceeds to more than 130 organizations BY T E R I W EST Americana Manhasset is hosting its 22nd annual Champions for Charity shopping event from Nov. 29 through Dec. 2 in which purchases at the shopping complex made over the course of four days can benefit more than 130 organizations. Shoppers can register for a “Champion Number” and select organizations that they want their purchases to benefit, and Americana Manhasset will donate 25 percent of the proceeds from full-price purchases to those organizations. Since 1996, Champions for Charity has raised more than $12 million, according to Americana Manhasset. “Champions for Charity has become the unoﬃcial kick-oﬀ for the holiday season for so many charities,” said Christina Merrill, founder of the Bone Marrow Foundation. “My charity of choice and so many other organizations have benefited tremendously from participating in this event.” Stores will also host events

in partnership with participating organizations. Sid Jacobson JCC, based in East Hills, has a lineup of events at Bandier on Nov. 29, including a morning workout with celebrity trainer Amanda Kloots and an evening reception with a DJ and tequila bar. Sunrise Association is hosting a shopping event at Rag & Bone that evening. The Long Island-based organization has summer camps for child cancer patients and their siblings, as well as similar programs for children currently in hospitals. This year, it is creating a campaign to promote its shopping event on social media. Jonah Elkowitz, 15, photographed students from local schools at Rag & Bone for the promotion. “We are so proud to be a beneficiary of this prestigious event,” said Aurily Sandler, a co-chair of Sunrise Association’s shopping event. “It gives us the opportunity to educate the community about the mission of Sunrise Day Camp.”#

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Jonah Elkowitz takes photographs to promote Sunrise Association’s shopping event at Rag & Bone that is part of Champions for Charity.

Best Market selling to German co. Lidl BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN For Germany-based grocery company Lidl, Best Market may be the best bet for creating a footprint on Long Island. Lidl is acquiring Best Market’s 27 stores, the group announced on Friday, as part of a push to expand its presence on the East Coast of the United States. Best Market, a Bethpage-based company with locations in Great Neck, New Hyde Park and Syosset, will undergo a “step-bystep transition process” next year, according to a news release. This includes the “remodeling, reinvestment and reflagging of Best Market stores to converted Lidl stores.” “Today is a great day for Long Island, our Best Market team, and our valued customers in New Jersey and New York,” Aviv

Raitses, a co-owner of Best Market, said in a statement. “Partnering with Lidl on this deal oﬀers our employees a secure future with a growing grocer and continues the great tradition we started more than 20 years ago.” Lidl currently operates 10,500 stores in 29 countries. Among those stores are more than 50 in seven East Coast states: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. The company says all Best Market employees in

New Jersey and New York will have “guaranteed employment opportunities with Lidl”‘ with “wages and benefits that are equal to or better than what they earn” now. Acquisition terms were not disclosed. “Best Market has played an enormously positive role in the area, and we look forward to working closely with Best Market employees to build on that success,” Johannes Fieber, the CEO of Lidl US, said in a statement.

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Paltrow at opening of Manhasset goop BY T E R I W EST Gwyneth Paltrow made an appearance on the North Shore last Friday at the storeopening celebration for her goop Gift popup shop at Americana Manhasset. The actress, known for her more recent venture into the wellness industry with her lifestyle brand goop, wore a lee rib tank, kelly satin wide-leg trousers and a callie long cardigan, all from goop’s G. Label. She posted a photo from the event on Instagram and said, “It’s #goopgift season, homies!” Other guests included “As Seen Online”

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Talk on Holocaust and Jewish humor What made us laugh in the old days of Sid Caesar and Milton Berle is a far cry from the jokes and stories told by Larry David, Sarah Silverman and other contemporary comics today. But even if it seems like nothing is really oﬀ-limits anymore, do we want to hear Jewish comedians referencing the Holocaust for laughs? In an upcoming presentation, Linda Burghardt will talk about how figuring out what’s funny can be serious business. The lecture is open to the public and will take place on Friday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County, Welwyn Preserve, located at 100 Crescent Beach Road in Glen Cove. Burghardt is a journalist and author from Great Neck. She worked as a freelance reporter for The New York Times for 20 years and is the author of three

non-fiction books. Her articles and essays have appeared in newspapers across the country and she has lectured to both national and international audiences on a variety of Holocaust topics. She holds a doctorate degree from LIU-Post and is the daughter of Holocaust survivors from Vienna. Currently, she serves as Scholar-in-Residence at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center. Seating is limited, so please register by calling 516-571-8040 or online at hmtcli.org.

Bosworth urges small biz support North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are urging residents to support Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24, as part of a national eﬀort to drive consumers to shop at local independently owned businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The Town is a proud sponsor of Small Business Saturday, a joint partnership between Women Impacting Public Policy and the Small Business Saturday Coalition. “We encourage our residents to ‘shop small’ and take advantage of all the great businesses we have in our local downtowns,” said Bosworth. “Small Business Saturday has evolved into a community tradition which promotes our local economy. I hope that our residents support our small businesses every day and across the country.”

In 2017, over 7,200 neighborhood champions across 50 states joined together to support Small Business Saturday. The Town of North Hempstead looks forward to joining in this eﬀort once again. Since the inception of Small Business Saturday, an estimated $85 billion was spent nationwide at independent retailers and restaurants. The Town also reminds residents that many local small businesses oﬀer discounts to our veterans through the Town’s Veterans Discount Program. Participating businesses have a sticker identifying them as a participant in North Hempstead’s Veterans Discount program and are included on an online directory of participating businesses which can be found at: www.northhempsteadny.gov/veterans or can be found by calling 516-8696311.

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Malekoff receives award On Oct. 26, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center’s Executive Director Andrew Malekoff received a “Leaders of Mental Health Awareness Award” from the National Alliance on Mental Illness-New York State at its 2018 Education Conference in Albany. “The lack of mental health parity is one of the biggest social justice issues of our time,” said Matthew Shapiro, associate director, Public Affairs, NAMI-NYS. “People living with mental illness and addiction are being discriminated against with separate and unequal treatment by insurance providers. New Yorkers are fortunate to have a strong advocate in Andrew Malekoff, who is bringing awareness to this issue and is fighting for access to recovery support services. NAMI-NYS is honored to recognize Andrew as a Parity@10 Champion.” Parity@10 refers to a threeyear campaign seeking compliance to the landmark 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, a federal law that mandates equal insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorders as compared to other medical benefits covered by the plan. Unfortunately, insurers are not complying with the law and enforcement has been

inadequate, leaving millions of Americans at risk. In an attempt to draw attention to these discriminatory practices, in December 2017, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center released Project Access, a year-long research study that asked 650 Long Islanders about the ease or diﬃculty of accessing mental health and addictions care. Some of the key findings: Almost half of the participants said that it was more difficult finding help for mental health or substance use problems than finding help for physical illnesses, especially when they were in crisis. Nearly 40 percent said that their insurance company did not have an adequate number of providers.

Two thirds told us that their insurance company was not helpful to them in finding a suitable provider for themselves or a loved one. NAMI’s Shapiro called the Project Access study “eye-opening for many and a true catalyst for the reforms which are necessary to create a more mentally healthy New York State.” Accepting the award on behalf of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, Malekoff told the audience, “The difficulty people have getting mental health and substance use care is not simply a matter of stigma — it’s a civil rights issue and often a matter of life and death.” Malekoff also acknowledged the dedication of the NAMI members and other advocates who were present at the conference. “Every fight needs a voice, and it’s good to be in a room with so many people who are raising their voices in this most worthy battle.” To find out more about the Guidance Center’s work, call (516) 626-1971 or visit www. northshorechildguidance.org. The website features a Project Access tab where readers can learn more about advocating for mental health parity and also share their own stories.

Feinstein gets $1.4M grant The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Professor, Dr. Larry Miller, has received a oneyear, $1.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop and test a non-invasive method that accesses nerves in the chest and abdomen. Gaining noninvasive access to these nerves has the potential to drive development of bioelectronic medicine devices for treatment of conditions like obesity, heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.## The Feinstein Institute is the scientific home of the emerging field of bioelectronic medicine. Bioelectronic medicine combines neuroscience, molecular biology and bioengineering to tap into the nervous system to treat disease and injury without the use of pharmaceuticals. Two primary discoveries made in this field are that inflammation plays a role in virtually all diseases and that inflammation can be modulated through a nerve in the neck called the vagus nerve. Researchers have shown that de-

vices can be implanted directly on the vagus nerve in the neck. Miller aims to access branches of the vagus nerve that are closer to organs in the chest and abdomen so that he can stimulate at the site where the issue is taking place. “Many of the conditions bioelectronic medicine targets, like Crohn’s disease and diabetes, are caused by malfunctions of organs in the abdomen,” said Miller who is also chief of division in the Gastroenterology department at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. “With the support of the NIH, my team will explore how we can access branches of the vagus nerve near these organs using endoscopy technology and develop stimulation devices that are implanted using this non-invasive technique.” The obstacle to stimulating nerves in the chest and abdomen has been that it requires invasive surgery to gain access to the nerves. Miller believes an endoscopy technique called transmural endoscopy could provide a

solution. Transmural endoscopy uses Z-track technology to tunnel through the stomach or esophagus to access nerves close to the organs. Miller will develop a method to implant the device on a nerve which controls these organs. The vagus nerve runs along the esophagus and stomach. It then branches out to innervate the lungs, heart, liver, pancreas, small intestine, colon, stomach and esophagus, which could all be potential stimulation targets for bioelectronic medicine. “Advances in bioelectronic medicines using surgical implants for Crohn’s disease and other gastrointestinal syndromes are occurring at a rapid pace,” said Dr. Kevin Tracy, president and CEO of the Feinstein Institute. “Dr. Miller’s proposed solutions to miniaturize devices and insert them through endoscopy onto vagus nerve branches represents an extraordinary opportunity to accelerate development of future cures for patients.”

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‘Champion’ teens to raise funds for kids with cancer A group of Long Island teen volunteers, known as the Sunrise STEAM Team and Jr. Crew, will be using social media to promote a kickoﬀ cocktail party and shopping event at Rag & Bone, one of over 70 retail stores participating in Americana Manhasset’s Annual Champions for Charity. Since its inception in 1996, Champions for Charity"has raised $12 million to support local nonprofit organizations. The kickoﬀ event, chaired by Aurily Sandler, Austin Coven, Jennifer Krasin and Marlee Krasin, will be held on Nov. 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rag

& Bone will host an evening of shopping, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres where a portion of all sales generated will benefit the shopper’s charity of choice, including Sunrise Day Camp,

the only day camp in the world for children with cancer and their siblings, oﬀered free of charge. The teens will be using photos on social media featuring STEAM Team

Ambassadors Ali Carvajal, Justin Hertz, Maia Kirchner and Miles Miller modeling clothes from Rag & Bone, a brand synonymous with innately wearable clothing that innovatively melds classic tailoring with an edgy yet understated New York aesthetic. Ashley Hill, of Port Washington, a former Wilhelmina model, actress, stunt woman and TEAM USA Karate champion joined the STEAM Team Ambassadors in the shoot and will also help promote this event which will help bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer. Look for these hashtags: " #Champions-

forCharity2018 #sunrisedaycamp #itsthebestcamp #untiltheresacure The photos were shot by 15-year-old photographer, Jonah Elkowitz, who is also a member of the group promoting the event. To see the entire photo shoot, please visit: http:// bit.ly/RagAndBoneShoot Can’t make the event? From Nov. 29 to Dec. 2 you can participate in the Americana Manhasset’s Champions for Charity"event."" Over 70 participating Americana Manhasset and select Wheatley Plaza stores will donate 25 percent of designated full-price pre-tax purchases

to the participating organizations of the customer’s choice. Purchases are not automatically eligible; you must register for a complimentary Champion Number, designate Sunrise Association as your charity of choice, and present your Champion Number when making purchases during the event. For more information visit championsforcharity.org or call 800.818.6767. For more information, please contact, Josh Krinick, Senior Event Coordinator for the Sunrise Association at 516.634.4144 or josh.krinick@sunriseassociation.org

Alan Sloyer to exhibit photographs at JCC Photographer Dr. Alan Sloyer, will show his “Global Entry: No Passport Required” photography exhibit at Sid Jacobson JCC’s art gallery from Dec. 14 through April 29. Sloyer will be donating all proceeds made from the sale of his photography to the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center’s (NMCWC) “We’ve Got Your Back” after-school program. A Roslyn native and New-

York based photographer, Sloyer specializes in travel, landscape and street photography, and was raised to believe that “travel is the best education.” Practicing this philosophy, he has traveled around the world, photographing his adventures in more than 70 countries on six continents, over the past four decades. Sloyer’s photos have appeared in The New York Times, New England

”A Winter's Morning” by Alan Sloyer

”Torres del Paine” by Alan Sloyer

Journal of Medicine, Chronos, Annals of Internal Medicine and Shutterbug magazine. His photo “A Winter’s Morning”"was selected by Nikon for its holiday card for North and South America. Sloyer will be donating 100 percent of the sales of his photography from the art gallery to the “We’ve Got Your Back” afterschool program, designed for children ages 5 through 12 whose

parent or sibling has a cancer diagnosis. “Throughout the years I have always found SJJCC to be a nourishing place supporting all people and also so many good causes,” Sloyer said. “As a physician, I have often noticed that the needs of the family members of cancer victims are often overlooked while the patient is receiving" treatment. So, when I

”Yellow Pumpkin” by Alan Sloyer

”Chinese Fishing Nets” by Alan Sloyer

found out about the ‘We’ve Got Your"Back’ program I thought it was a very worthy cause that deserved my support.” The program gives children the opportunity to share and learn life skills alongside peers who are also facing similar circumstances. The NMCWC’s professionally-trained staﬀ assists with supervised homework time, therapeutic playtime and more. The program helps children acquire tools on how to cope with their family member’s cancer diagnosis. An opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Dec. 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the lobby of Sid Jacobson JCC with light refreshments being served. For more information about the Alan Sloyer “Global Entry: No Passport Required” exhibit," please contact Susan Seelig, art gallery director, at susanseelig@ gmail.com.

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READERS WRITE

Donate to those in need this Thanksiving

nother Thanksgiving is here for the joy of many. It is a time for good food with family, friends and all those we hold most dear to our hearts. It is also a time to be thankful for all that we have. But it is also a time to think of those in

the most need this holiday season. The act of kindness is in desperate need to those who have very little. Please give to local food pantries, soup kitchen and those civic and faith-based organizations that help the needy. Now I’m not asking others to

do what I don’t do myself. I try to walk the talk. I’m Grand Knight of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council No. 5911 in Douglaston. My council donates turkeys to the Little Sisters of the Poor a Queen of Peace Residence in Queens Village.

We also give to the St. Aloysius food pantry in Great Neck. And on Nov. 11, Veterans Day, we ran a blood drive for St. Anastasia Parish in Douglaston, which brought in 58 blood donations and we call the gift of life. So please give what you can

to help the many in need and not just around the holidays but all year round where the need never seems to end. God bless you all this holiday season. Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Mineola

Saying thanks for 6th Precinct’s reopening

hen I joined my colleagues in Elmont to celebrate the reopening of the Fifth Precinct in 2015, I wondered how long my constituents would have to wait to herald the return of the Sixth Precinct. Following six years of advocacy, I am delighted to report that, with the commitment of County Executive Laura Curran

and the ongoing partnership of Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, the resources will be in place to re-open the Sixth Precinct early next year. This is a victory for more responsive policing across Nassau County and marks the final chapter of the previous administration’s penny-wise, pound foolish approach to allocating valuable law enforcement re-

sources. During the last six years, every time the Nassau County Legislature discussed and approved funding for vital law enforcement resources, such as new computers, bullet-proof vests and a state-of-the-art police academy, I stressed the importance of reopening the Sixth Precinct. By doing so, we are taking a giant step toward em-

bracing a more holistic, community-centered approach to law enforcement that is in line with contemporary best practices. I am truly grateful to County Executive Curran and Commissioner Ryder for taking our community’s needs to heart; my colleagues in the Legislature for taking the tough votes to reach this outcome; and all of the elected oﬃcials and community

advocates who expressed their concerns, spoke out at Legislature meetings and worked tirelessly for six long years to achieve this goal. I look forward to seeing you all at the reopening celebration of the Sixth Precinct. Ellen W. Birnbaum Nassau County Legislator (10th LD) Great Neck

President Trump doesn’t seem to know history

n a Memorial Day entry on Twitter (05-28-18), the current president apparently stated, “Happy Memorial Day!”" The president’s tweet smacked of ignorance, as Memorial Day is a day for remembering the ultimate sacrifice that hundreds of thousands of Americans have made since America’s original birthing pains." American families who have lost loved ones or whose loved ones sacrificed years of their lives in military service to our country winced when they read the President’s tweet that day… including me.

My husband lost two broth- The president’s failure to pay ers in the Vietnam War, my tribute to our war dead buried 90-year-old mother lost a boy- on foreign soil, in my opinion, friend and neighbor in World was an outrageous neglect of War II, my father and father- duty…in addition to his disrein-law spent years fighting dur- specting the sacrifices of our ing World War II on both sides soldiers both past and present. To add insult to injury, when of the world (my father-in-law received a Purple Heart), and the President arrived back on my uncles, in total, racked up American soil, he, again, failed decades of service in the Army, to pay tribute to our war dead, Navy, Armed Guard, and Ma- living veterans, and currently serving military members, by rines during the past century. Last week, when the presi- neglecting to visit Arlington dent went to France to par- Cemetery, visit any veterans’ ticipate in Armistice Day obser- facility, or have a veteran/vetvances, he neglected to visit a erans’ group visit the White hallowed cemetery of American House. Another outrageous newar heroes due to bad weather."" glect of duty, in my opinion.

Although it is true that a couple of our recent Presidents did not serve in our military, they had the conscience of duty to pay respects actively and publicly to our war dead, veterans, and those active in our military. These days, the president seems to enjoy calling himself a “nationalist.”" To me, it is obvious the president has never absorbed major lessons of history, if, indeed, he ever bothered to read history books and learn from them. It seems obvious to me that the President does not understand that the word, nationalist, has had very negative connota-

tions during the past century." Throughout the 1930s in Germany, a dictatorial group began to rise that took pride in its shortened nickname…a name that began originally with the word, “national.” The president would do well to learn quickly that, in German, the word, “national,” is pronounced: Not-zee-o-naal." The respected 20th-century philosopher, George Santayana, once reminded us, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”""" Enough said. Kathy Rittel East Williston

Democrats must move forward to impeach Continued from Page 17 a foreign power to use the full force of its intelligence/cyber apparatus. The argument that Democrats need to be focused on “solving the problems” of the nation is sweet and sentimental, but the reality is anything that comes out of the Democratic-controlled House will be stopped in the Republicancontrolled Senate, or by Trump veto. And when progressives realize that Democrats were ineﬀectual, instead of rallying in 2020, they will punish Democrats, as

they did in 2010 (recall Sanders led that charge, then too, and got progressives to “protest” by staying home) and 2014 (when I bet Hispanics punished Obama for failing to get Comprehensive Immigration Reform through) despite McConnell having said right after Obama’s election that his priority was to make him oneterm president. You can see it already in the way the progressive wing is determined to destroy any ability of Democrats to be successful by attacking Nancy Pelosi instead

of advancing one of the young bucks into a diﬀerent leadership position so they can be groomed when she does, in fact, step aside. But if Trump is not impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors, for obstruction of justice (fir-

ing Comey, Sessions, to list just two); abuse of power (sending U.S. military to the border for a political purpose); tax fraud and campaign finance violations; violations of the Emoluments Clause and using foreign policy for per-

sonal enrichment (Russia, Qatar, UAE, China, India), then what would be impeachable? Lying about adultery? (Oh, he did that too). Simply put: if the gloves fit, you must convict.

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Business&RealEstate

Buying in winter is your best bet I want to wish all my readers and their families and friends a happy and enjoyable Thanksgiving Holiday. There is a real opportunity to purchase whatever you are searching for during the winter months. The reason I believe this is true is that there is usually less competition since many don’t enjoy going out during the cold and snowy months. It doesn’t mean you are guaranteed to find exactly what you desire, but at this point in time, if you are renting (as I always say, it’s a one-way street into your landlord’s pocket and building their wealth, not yours!) it’s an excellent time to find something that will reduce the outflow of “wasted dollars” and increase those benefits to yourself and your family. Listen, we all want that perfect special home, homeowner association, condo, co-op to settle into, but the truth of the matter is even though inventory is increasing every so slightly, the scarcity of available places puts a damper on possibilities and our “wish list” becomes challenging. However, is it possible that there are some homes out there that you could make some small or large repairs or

upgrades that would turn the home to what you would like it to be ? Maybe purchasing at a reduced price point and then make the needed changes would be a possibility? To that point, I began watching a new show on Bravo, Fridays at! 8 p.m., called “Buying It Blind” whereby a couple agrees to purchase a home within their budget without seeing it, but allowing for an amount of money for repairs and upgrades. They are blindfolded then go to the house and they are instructed to take their blindfolds oﬀ and get to see what they bought. The reactions are mostly negative and they are very much dismayed, distraught and disturbed at what they are seeing. However, the shows realtor, contractor and interior design specialist, (whose services provided free of charge) are top professionals in their respective fields and listen very carefully to what the buyers didn’t like, took notes and figured out the best approach to make the home more desirable to the new owners needs and wants. They had a certain budget and timeline to finish. It is an extremely interesting concept

PHILIP A. RAICES Real Estate Watch

and an excellent way to approach the buying process, if you as the buyer are game for it. Without being on the show, one could also approach buying a home this way, as long as you know your price point with a budget for your repairs and upgrades. Having a realtor and contractor and or interior/exterior design specialist to assist you could make this work for you and your family. One must have a realistic vision and be openminded in realizing your constraints on what you can aﬀord to buy. However, search out the best location for your money, but always be cognizant and aware of what you can spend

for upgrades. I would suggest when you find a home that you would possibly consider, bring in a contractor and if he or she can help you with the design and layout, (and if needed an interior designer) and have a budget to work with, just maybe the finished product will be what you set out to look for in the first place. Seek out referrals and reviews online, when searching for a contractor. Also, you can apply for an FHA 203K construction loan which will provide the money needed for the needed repairs and upgrades and eventually become your fixed mortgage for the number of years agreed upon. The lender will require any safety or health hazards to be addressed first – things like mold, broken windows, leadbased paint, and missing handrails. You will need to get several bids from licensed contractors and check out the work they have completed recently as well as several years ago to make sure the homeowners were satisfied with the completed job. Once the loan is submitted with the bids for the work to be done, the appraiser for the lender, will thoroughly go over their estimate and base the loan

on the future value of the home, once the work is completed. Once the loan is approved the bank will provide the money as each part of the project is completed, so they have your back every step of the way. They have your best interests in mind as well as securing their loan in a project that will have increased the value in your home. You won’t be “Buying it Blind” like the TV show, since you and your bank will be in control of the process; and if thought out one step at a time, stress will be minimized and your success in your purchase and project will just be around the corner for your enjoyment for many years to come. Philp A. Raices is the owner/ Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute and a 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 or search on: WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com 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 the Williston Area Williston Park Real Estate Market Conditions MEDIAN SALES PRICE $632,000 Demographics near Williston Park, NY Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

City 7,331 11,692 42.7 2.8 101,921 42,231

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

387 Congress Avenue, E. Williston Sold Price: $869,000 Date: 06/28/2018 3 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 60x100 Schools: East Williston Total Taxes: $15,117 MLS# 3008113

147 Rudolf Road, Mineola Sold Price: $541,800 Date: 03/01/2018 4 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 40x100 Schools: Mineola Total Taxes: $9,897 MLS# 2980702

212 Bengeyfield Drive, E. Williston Sold Price: $943,000 Date: 07/19/2018 4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Split # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 87x118 Schools: East Williston Total Taxes: $17,959 MLS# 3017304

253 Cornwell Avenue, Williston Park Sold Price: $725,000 Date: 08/24/2018 5 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Exp Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 50x100 Schools: Herricks Total Taxes: $11,500 MLS# 3020972

Editorâ€™s note: Homes shown here were recently sold in the Willistons, Mineola and surrounding areas 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 the Willistons, Mineola and surrounding areas and are believed by Blank Slate Media to be of interest to our readers.

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Judge Fairgrieve teaches the law from bench Continued from Page 3 he said he keeps an open mind every day walking into work. “I deal with very complicated situ-

ations,” Fairgrieve said. “I have no idea who is coming in or what is going on and there’s all types of crazy cases. “To be impartial you try to give everybody their shot; everybody needs a

chance to voice their point of view.” Fairgrieve is unsure what retirement will hold come 2020, but knows for sure that his interest in charitable work will only grow, possibly including

volunteer legal work for tenants in civil cases who don’t have enough money for representation otherwise. “I’ll always be involved,” he said.

Study aims to find new MS treatment Continued from Page 22 The new study is an important step in better treating and helping those struggling with multiple sclerosis, or MS, DeAngelis said. MS is# an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Symptoms of MS include vision and gait diﬃculties, weakness, fatigue and cognitive impairment, among others. Trouble

with walking is a very common issue for MS patients, DeAngelis said. About half of all MS patients will require some type of walking aid to assist their walking, typically after 15 years, DeAngelis said.# There is currently one available therapy, dalfampridine, which has been able to improve walking speed in some MS patients The INROADs study is testing an alternative option, an extended release form of the medication amantadine. Amantadine has been used in the past to com-

bat and alleviate fatigue in MS. The focus of this study is looking to see if it can help in a diﬀerent way, by helping walking, DeAngelis said. “We’re hoping it’s a viable alternative,” DeAngelis said. “It’s always great to have another option.” MS patients may qualify for the study if they are between the ages of 18 and 70, experience diﬃculty walking as a result of the disease and have been taking a stable regimen of MS medications for at least 30 days. For those that do qualify, pa-

tients will take either amantadine or a placebo for up to 16 weeks and make regular visits to the study clinic. The study may last up to 21 weeks. During the study, patients will participate in clinical mobility measures to gauge the effectiveness of the investigational drug. These measures include timed and distance walks, and patients’ ability to “get up and go,” among others, DeAngelis said. DeAngelis has previously worked on several research and clinical trials relating to MS and

was#awarded the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Clinical Fellowship Award in 2006-07. “We’re hoping to improve the quality of life for those struggling with MS,” DeAngelis said. “Keeping patients moving is going to be a success.” The field of MS has come far but there is still more work to be done, DeAngelis said. She also championed the participation of patients in studies like this one. “Our work rests on the bravery of our participants,” DeAngelis said. “We couldn’t develop new treatments without them.”

Increase in reported anti-Semitic incidents Continued from Page 22 The FBI data seems to confirm the ADL’s reporting that anti-Semitic incidents are rising, although the numbers diﬀer. The Anti-Defamation League found 1,986 anti-Semitic incidents occurred in 2017 – a 57 percent increase from the 1,267 incidents in 2016. This makes 2017 the second-worst year on record since it began recording data in 1979, the group says. Helen Turner, the director of youth education at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, said she has found the spike in antiSemitic incidents “extremely worrying.” But it also spurs her and the center to continue their work, she said, and underscores the necessity of educational programming like “Deconstructing Symbols of Hate” and facilitating “diﬃcult conversations.” “It’s very important to us that we are a strong voice saying that anti-Semitism, racism and intolerance of any kind is simply not tolerated,” Turner said. Asked about the increase

PHOTO BY JANELLE CLAUSEN

Rabbi Daniel Schweber of Temple Israel lights candles to honor the 11 people killed in the Tree of Life Congregation shooting. in reported hate crimes, Turner said she believes it’s from “losing the middle ground,” some people – but not all – feeling safer to report incidents, and an increase in hate crimes in general. “I think we’re living in a world of extremism,” Turner said. Ron Hosko, a former FBI assistant director and security

analyst for CBS News, told the network that while more law enforcement agencies participated in data collection, he suspects a significant amount of underreporting. “I suspect there’s a huge gap here in what’s being unreported to the FBI, even though we’re seeing a rather substantial increase in the total number of

crimes,” Hosko said. Caryn Stepner, the chief of the Nassau County district attorney’s Hate Crimes Unit, said the unit was created in 2017 in response to a general rise of hate crimes in 2015 and 2016 to “aggressively enforce” current laws. Stepner said that when the unit started, it had about eight instances of hate crimes and currently it has no open cases. But, Stepner noted, the unit usually get cases only when an arrest is made and it rises to the level of a specified crime. Among the cases were someone being arrested for spray-painting swastikas at Nassau Community College and a group of students painting one at Syosset High School, she said. “I would call it ignorance,” Stepner said, noting that the students didn’t realize the gravity of the symbol until undergoing sensitivity training and speaking with a Holocaust survivor. And while education can be helpful in cases like that, Stepner said it doesn’t often help the genuinely anti-Semitic. “…People who are truly

anti-Semitic, [I] don’t think there’s anything you can do to persuade,” Stepner said. Azadeh Aalai, an assistant professor of psychology at Queensborough Community College and last year’s scholar in residence at the Kupferberg Holocaust Center, said that in periods of “uncertainty” instances of scapegoating tend to go up. Aalai said that along with a lack of positive leadership, the rise of social media platforms like 4chan and Reddit have allowed individuals with ideas once on the fringe to get a large platform, unite, reinforce their ideas and become emboldened. Far right ideas and antiSemitism also appear to be on the rise globally, Aalai said. But, Aalai noted, there is a silver lining. “Despite the fact that social media and the internet can be a hotbed for misinformation, you also have a place where there’s ‘hashtag’ advocacy,” Aalai said, adding that other groups can come together to help and are speaking against “some of the more hateful aspects of the administration.”

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Church pastor McDonald dies at 77 Continued from Page 1 but it is nice to see all of these people who he loved here.” McDonald was characterized by many as a loving, witty and most often available leader at St. Aidan in Williston Park. “He opened his doors to the entire community,” Rosa Scott said. “He always, no matter how late your schedule was, would be there for you, even past his bedtime. “In any scenario possible in your life that you needed help with he was there for you. He was a part of our family.” “This was his family,” the Most Rev. Robert Brennan, an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, said. “He loved this community and it shows. He means so much to this community and he made himself available to anyone, any time and that is what this is all about.” McDonald was born April 10, 1941. He attended Cathedral College in Brooklyn before completing his theological studies at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington. McDonald was ordained as a priest on May 27, 1967. McDonald first served as an associ-

ate pastor at St. Matthew in Dix Hills in 1967. He served several communities in the same capacity as well as a rector and pastor before being assigned to St. Aidan Parish in 2009 by Bishop William Murphy. “His passing is a major loss to our community,” Williston Park Mayor Paul Ehrbar said. “He was an impact both within the church and the wider community.” “He was an inspiration,” village Trustee Matthew Uttaro said. “This is a very diﬃcult time for our family, but it’s also a diﬃcult time for the people here,” Monsignor McDonald’s brother Robert McDonald said. “He loved this entire parish and just as we mourn because he was our family, he was a part of theirs.” “His sermons always had meaning,” Scott said. “He accepted everyone and made it easy for everyone to feel welcomed. People loved him.” In addition to his sister and brother, McDonald is survived by another brother, Morgan. McDonald’s funeral was to be held on Wednesday.

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Msgr. James McDonald.

Fourth graders take over W.P. for a day Continued from Page 12 Jericho Terrace which received great turnout despite the inclement weather last Thursday, acting Mayor Emma Flood said. The village’s annual tree lighting will take place Sunday, Dec. 2, in front of Village Hall. There will be caroling, treats and a visit from Santa Claus, Emma said. Construction of the village’s new water tower is in full swing, and it is scheduled to be operational by June 1, she said. A public hearing will be held Dec. 10 to

set new water rates based on the costs of the replacement tower. Emma also warned village residents to remove their cars from streets when a snow emergency is declared for accumulation of more than two inches, or they’ll face a fine of $150. Superintendent of Public Works Keith Bunnell reinforced her sentiments about parking during predicted snowfall in his report. “There were cars everywhere,” he said. “Luckily Mayor Flood didn’t autho-

rize a snow emergency, because a lot of people would’ve been in trouble.” The village’s fifth annual 5K Family Fun Run and Walk will take place on Saturday, rain or shine, at Kelleher Field starting at a.m., acting Deputy Mayor Brianna Griﬃth said. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Village Justice Kevin Kiley heard a total of 138 cases in October and collected fines totaling $10,238, acting Trustee Christopher Tercynski said, sitting leisure-

ly in Trustee Billy Carr’s seat. Carr was unable to attend the meeting, but members of the board remarked at how confidently Christopher spoke. In addition to Flood, Griﬃth, Tercynski, the students chosen for the acting board were Susan Molloy, Adyson Laﬀey and Antonio Santos. After the meeting, the acting board members stepped down from their positions and joined the trustees and families for cookies and refreshments.

New center for pregnant women with cancer Continued from Page 20 cancer institute. “Unlike cancer specialty centers, Northwell has all the experts readily available to help our patients in one health system to collaborate and provide all care. With our multidisciplinary approach, pregnant women have access to numerous physicians and other experts in 10 disciplines, if

needed.” About 0.1 percent of pregnant women are diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy every year, according to Northwell. Michelle Cohen was diagnosed with ovarian cancer while 26 weeks pregnant. Cohen, of East Norwich, had sur-

gery at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset and soon had to begin chemotherapy. Her doctor consulted with experts before performing the chemotherapy to ensure that it would not aﬀect the baby. “Everyone tells you how amazing it is the day your child is born,” Cohen said at a news conference last Wednes-

day. “I didn’t quite understand it … but I felt instant love.” The new center will support women before, during and after they give birth, according to Northwell. “No other center exists in the New York area that can oﬀer this scope of services with experts working seamlessly together,” Barakat said.

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25 percent drop Small cells, big problems: 5G’s reality in county crime E A R T H M AT T E R S

Continued from Page 16 hard to argue that these things constitute a vital public service. The fact is, 5G is not needed in residential areas for national security or public safety. It won’t help first-responders or close either the digital divide or the rural divide.# What it will do is put certain vulnerable populations at higher risk for health problems, including unborn children and young children, those with implanted medical devices, the elderly, people with hypersensitivity to RF microwave radiation and anyone with a compromised immune system. In other words, a lot of people. Adding to this bad news, it turns out there is little your local government can do to stop a wireless company from installing a 5G antenna in front of your

house or in your backyard. Over the past 20 years, the industry has quietly put into place federal laws and regulations that severely limit what local governments can do. Only our elected federal oﬃcials can stop the industry-hyped race to roll out 5G.# Citizen groups opposing the build-out of 5G small cell infrastructure are sprouting up wherever antennas are being installed, and many of them have joined together in a coalition called Americans for Responsible Technology. The organization has also established a website for political action, TelecomPowerGrab.org. # # # # # # So, will we decide to listen to science and question the wisdom of deploying 5G antennas in residential neighborhoods? Or will we decide that the profits of the telecom industry and the conveniences of a fully integrated internet life are worth more than our health? Stay tuned.

Continued from Page 8 Suﬀolk County, with a population 1.49 million, reported crimes went down from 26,379 in 2013 to 20,543 in 2017, a drop of 22.12 percent. Westchester County, with an estimated population of just over 980,000, saw crimes decrease from 14,134 incidents in 2013 to 11,572 in 2017 – an 18.12 percent decline. Queens County saw its incidents drop 17.67 percent from 39,913 to 32,860 in the period – or 17.67 percent. Kings County’s total crime went down from 59,056 incidents in 2013 to 49,766 in 2017, marking a 15.7 percent dip. Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said police have focused on areas more prone to crimes to stop them before they happen. “Decreases of major crime of these historic lows not only occur with the

hard work of the men and women in law enforcement, but also by focusing on intelligence gathering, predictive analysis and appropriate allocation of resources,” Ryder said. “We have been able to identify patterns before they become serious issues and give them proper attention.” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said the county’s success could be attributed to leadership in the Nassau County district attorney’s oﬃce and the Police Department. “With our continued public safety eﬀorts, District Attorney Singas’ leadership, and Commissioner Ryder’s datadriven policing, we share the same vision to ensure the safety and security of our residents and our communities,” Curran said. “We owe a debt of gratitude to all of our law-enforcement personnel who continue to make history.”

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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

Sport Psychology Dr. Tom Ferraro

has specialized in sport psychology for 20 years and works in the fields of golf, tennis, soccer, baseball, football, wrestling, lacrosse, figure skating, gymnastics, softball, fencing and more. He has helped professional teams, Olympians and elite young athletes learn how to manage the intense pressure of competitive sports. He appears on both TV and radio and has sport psychology columns in 5 different newspapers and has been featured in The New York Times, Wall street Journal and the London Times. Golf Digest includes him in their list of top mental game gurus in America. For a consultation see below: Williston Park Professional Center 2 Hillside Ave, Suite E. Williston Park NY 11596 (building parallel to E. Williston railroad station)

drtomferraro.com drtferraro@aol.com

(516) 248-7189

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PROFESSIONAL GUIDE ▼ ACUPUNCTURING & HERBALIST ▼

Z ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL HEALING ARTS Xiao Jun Zhou, L.Ac.

NYS Licensed Acupuncturist / M.D. China U.S. National Board Certified Herbalist 103 South Middle Neck Road Great Neck, NY 11021 Tel: 516-809-8999 AcuHerbZhou@gmail.com

Insurance accepted

HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT ▼

Family Care Connections,® LLC

Dr. Ann Marie D’Angelo, PMHCNS-BC Doctor of Nursing Practice

Advanced Practice Nurse Care Manager Assistance with Aging at Home/Care Coordination Nursing Home & Assisted Living Placement PRI / Screens / Mini Mental Status Exams

(516) 248-9323

WWW.DRANNMARIEDANGELO.COM

901 Stewart Avenue, Suite 230 Garden City, NY 11530 MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATIONS

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Advertising on this page is only open to N.Y.S. licensed professionals. Call 516-307-1045 and let us begin listing you in our Professional Guide and Professional Services pages. MUSIC LESSONS ▼

Audrey Sullivan M.S.Ed. Educator

347-628-8872 (voice/text) seguenow@aol.com

Licensed Teacher/NYC Dept./NYS Dept. of Education

(516) 222-1122

WWW.DANGELOLAWASSOCIATES.COM

TUTOR ▼

MATH • SAT • ACT

FLUTE

Bernie Rose, Ph.D.

646-662-9373 PLACE YOUR AD ▼

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LYNNE: 6 2 5 - 3 3 1 4 SPANISH TUTOR ▼

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College Arts Admissions

College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts Dance • Musical Theatre & Drama • Film • Instrumental & Vocal Music • Audio Recording & Production • Theatre Technology & Production • Visual & Graphic Arts RESUME • ESSAYS • REPERTOIRE LISTS

Michele Zimmerman 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions.com

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BUYERâ€™S GUIDE â–¼ ANTIQUES

ANTIQUES

$$ Top Cash Paid $$ HIGH END ANTIQUES HIGH CASH PAiD Oil Paintings, Mid-Century Accessories 1950s/60s, Porcelain, Costume Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Gold, Furniture, Objects of Art, etc. â€¢ 1 Pc.or entire estates â€¢ Premium prices paid for Tiffany, Damaged Meissen Porcelain, Bronzes, Quality Pieces Marble, etc. also

wanted

CALL JOSEPH OR

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and PAINTING

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New Doors New Windows New Moldings Free Estimates

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CLEANING

CONTRACTING

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BUYER’S GUIDE ▼ CLEANING

ADVERTISE WITH US

STRONG ARM CLEANING

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Residential and Commercial Cleaning Specialist • Post construction clean ups • Stripping, waxing floors • Move Ins and Move Outs

Free estimates / Bonded Insured

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“Quality Construction with a Personal Touch” Deal direct with owner - Serving li over 25 years

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Licence #H18H2680000

HOME IMPROVEMENT

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JUNK REMOVAL

ALL PHASES OF RUBBISH REMOVAL & DEMOLITION Residential • Commercial Construction Sites

Kitchens • Bathrooms Clean-Ups • Attics Basements Flood/Fire

ALL SIZE DUMPSTERS Bob Cat Service Some Day Service,

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Fully Insured

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LAMPS FIXED $ 65

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• We haul anything & everything • Entire contents of home and/or office • We clean it up and take it away Residential - Commercial Bonded Insured / Free Estimates

STRONG ARM CONTRACTING, INC.

516-538-1125

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BUYER’S GUIDE ▼ MOVING

LAWN SPRINKLERS

Serving the community for over 40 yrs

BRIAN CLINTON

MOVERS

One Piece to a Household/ Household Rearranging FREE ESTIMATES

333-5894

Owner Supervised

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

• Fall Drain Outs • Backflow Device Tests • Free Estimates • Installation • Service/Repairs

MOVING N.Y.D.O.T.#10405

MOVING & STORAGE INC.

Long Island and New York State Specialists

• Residential • Commercial • Piano & Organ Experts • Boxes Available

Joe Barbato (516) 775-1199

FREE ESTIMATES www.ajmoving.com

516-741-2657

114 Jericho Tpke. Mineola, NY 11501

RESD/COMM CLEANING

PAINTING

STRONG ARM CLEANING

PAINTING & WALLPAPER

Residential and Commercial Cleaning Specialist • Post construction clean ups • Stripping, waxing floors • Move ins and move outs

est. 1978

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

www.MpaintingCo.com

ROOFING

516-328-7499 Licensed & Insured

Free estimates / Bonded Insured

516-538-1125

www.strongarmcleaningny.com

STONE RESTORATION

Natural Stone Restoration & Maintenance

MASONRY FREE ESTIMATES LOU: 516 850-4886

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

DRIVEWAYS & PARKING LOTS RETAINING WALLS FOUNDATIONS DRYWELL WATER DRAINAGE WATER PROOFING

SIDEWALKS PATIOS / PAVERS BRICK / BLOCK BLUE STONE STEPS / STOOPS BELGIUM BLOCK CULTURED STONE

Contracting LLC

MASONRY • PAVING • CONCRETE

FULLY INSURED

LIC: #H2219010000

PAINTING, POWERWASHING

SWEENEY PAINTING and CARPENTRY

Interior B. Moore Paints Dustless Vac System Renovations

Exterior Power Washing Rotted Wood Fixed Staining

516-884-4016 Lic# H0454870000

TREE SERVICE

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

FREE ESTIMATES

Member L.I. Arborist Assoc.

Marlon: 516-205-9635 CEO • www.naturalstonerandm.com naturalstonerestoration19@gmail.com

ROOFING

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SLATE ROOF SPECIALIST COPPER FLASHING WORK FREE Estimates

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

WANTED TO BUY

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

516-466-9220 WINDOW REPAIRS

631-385-7975

WINDOW REPAIRS & RESTORATIONS

Outdated Hardware • Skylights •Andersen Sashes • New Storm Windows • Wood Windows • Chain/Rope Repairs • Falling Windows • Fogged Panes • Mechanical Repairs • Wood Repairs

ALL BRANDS

W W W. S K YC L E A RW I N D OW. CO M Call Mr. Fagan • 32 Years Experience Lic. # H080600000 Nassau

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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS To advertise here call:516.307.1045

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EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED

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Are you Compassionate? Looking for Bilingual Experienced HR, Coordinators, HCA Aides – career Growth-leading provider of HHA services throughout The Tri-State area, Nassau & Suffolk.

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In Person:

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We’re Open:

Mon–Thurs: 9am-5:30pm Fri: 9am-6pm

Deadlines

Tuesday 11:00am: Classified Advertising Tuesday 1:00pm: Legal Notices/ Name Changes Friday 5:00pm Buyers’s Guide Error Responsibility All ads placed by telephone are read back for verification of copy context. In the event of an error of Blank Slate Media LLC we are not responsible for the first incorrect insertion. We assume no responsiblity for an error in and beyond the cost of the ad. Cancellation Policy Ads must be cancelled the Monday before the first Thursday publication. All cancellations must be received in writing by fax at: 516.307.1046 Any verbal cancellations must be approved by a supervisor. There are no refunds on cancelled advertising. An advertising credit only will be issued.

• Great Neck News • Williston Times • New Hyde Park Herald Courier • Manhasset Times • Roslyn Times • Port Washington Times • Garden City News • Bethpage Newsgram • Jericho Syosset News Journal • Mid Island Times • Syosset Advance

Computer & Communication skills a must TOP SALARY & BENEFIT PACKAGE

Call 347-727-7200 Ext 312

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Email: LVENNERI@TRIMEDHOMECARE.COM

INSURANCE Floral Park Agency Now Hiring For (2) Positions • PART TIME FILING & DATA ENTRY Some customer service, phones. No students.

• PERSONAL LINES UNDERWRITER

Experience in TAM required Email resume to: Steve@harrygottlieb.com or fax to 516 358-0143 DISHWASHER WANTED 5 days per week, 9:30am-2:00pm The Waldorf School of Garden City needs a dishwasher to work parttime in the school cafeteria. To learn more please visit: waldorfgarden. org/lunch Interested parties should contact Ramona Owens at: owensr@waldorfgarden.org or Aviva Gill at: cafeteria@waldorfgarden.org to arrange an interview.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

INSIDE SALES

Established Mineola company Salary plus commission Full or part time Earn while you learn

516-829-8083

HAIR STYLISTS MASSAGE THERAPISTS COSMETOLOGISTS Newly owned salon and spa in a busy upscale area of Franklin Square seeking licensed Hair Stylists, Massage Therapists and Cosmetologists. Call Amy 347-458-9484 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 NOW HIRING CERTIFIED PCAs & HHAs! Part-Time; Full-Time, Live-In Assignments. Great Benefits including medical and 401k. Openings in Westbury, Huntington Station, Bronx, Queens. Call 516-433-4095. Email: myjob@ucicare.com Learn more at www.unlimitedcare.com RESTAURANT HELP: Mediterranean restaurant. Cashiers, counter person, delivery person with own car, full or part time. Apply in person at Grillmark Restaurant, 1008 Willis Avenue, Albertson or call 516-621-9300

TAX PREPARER PART TIME in Franklin Square. Experience needed. Retirees welcome. Call 516-358-9455 Fax resume 516-358-9483 WEEKEND RECEPTIONIST Garden City Real Estate Office seeking Front Desk Receptionist available to work Saturdays and/or Sundays. Please call 516-307-9406

SITUATION WANTED A NURSES AIDE/COMPANION SEEKING position to take care of your elderly loved one. Experience and very good references. Live in or out. Light housekeeping. Please call 516-353-9686 CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones at home or in a health care facility? Call 516-410-9943 for a NY State certified nursing assistant with excellent references ! CAREGIVER / HHA VERY HANDS ON LOVING, CARING, COMPASSIONATE HHA with over 10 years experience seeking FT live in or live out position. Great references. Licensed driver. Please call Shawn 516-424-0091

Join A Growing Team That Values Your Experience…..

CERTIFIED HHA, CNA & PCT: Companion, caregiver will provide warm, safe attention. 8 years experience. Honest & reliable. Will travel. Own transportation. Excellent recent references. Call 347-653-9478 COMPANION AVAILABLE Available full time/ part time. Looking for someone to take care of your elderly parents in the comfort of your own home for peace and tranquility? 18 yrs. experience, references, driver w/ reliable vehicle. Please call 516-410-1892 or 516-688-9251 ELDER CARE HOUSE CLEANING Experienced woman w/ excellent references seeking a Full Time position to take care of the elderly. House Cleaning also available. Contact: 516-489-6242 or 516-348-5573 HOME HEALTH AIDE will take care of your loved one in their home. Experienced & honest. Licensed driver with own transportation. Call Flo 352-262-6970 HOME HEALTH CARE AIDE Irish trained woman with 10 years experience and excellent checkable references available. Honest and reliable. Licensed driver with own transportation. Please call 516-383-7150

We Have Openings for School Bus Drivers

Don’t miss an opportunity for a great job where you can serve your community and make good money too. • Training provided to obtain your commercial drivers license

WE OFFER: • Flexible hours • 401K plans with matching funds • Health & Life insurance • Emergency family leave • Safety and attendance bonus twice a year RETIREES WELCOME! Easy to drive vans - CDL training (We will train for the road test) CALL TODAY!

SIGN ON BONUS $2,500 FOR CDL DRIVERS Bus & Van $500 For Non CDL Drivers Will train qualified applicants

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 *available after 90 days

EDUCATIONAL BUS TRANSPORTATION 516.454.2300

CALL TODAY!

mechanics and bus attendants

Positions available for Nassau & Suffolk

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▼ EMPLOYMENT, SITUATION WANTED, MARKETPLACE, AUTO BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

MARKETPLACE

MARKETPLACE Lladro Statues from Spain, Waterford Crystal from Ireland, Wedgewood (all colors) from England, Belleek Tea Set & more, Lenox Perfume Bottles, etc., Decorative Plates

ALWAYS BUYING

ETHAN ALLEN COUCHES 2 Ethan Allen couches for sale in Garden City. Both are dark blue floral chintz print. One is a three cushion 91w x 36d x 26h. The other is a love seat - 72w x 36d x 26h. They are in excellent condition with no signs of wear, tear or stains. All cushions are firm and comfortable and frame is sturdy. $600 (for both) Please call 516-987-5209 or 516-741-1318

HAVE AN IDEA FOR AN INVENTION/NEW PRODUCT? We help everyday inventors try to patent and submit their ideas to companies! Call InventHelp, FREE INFORMATION! 888-487-7074

ANNOUNCEMENT A PLACE FOR MOM has helped over a million families find senior living. Our trusted, local advisors help find solutions to your unique needs at no cost to you. Call: 1-800-404-8852 ADDICTION HELP Struggling with DRUGS or ALCOHOL? Addicted to PILLS? Talk to someone who cares. Call The Addiction Hope & Help Line for a free assessment. 1-855-995-2069 DIRECTV CHOICE All Included Package. Over 185 Channels! ONLY $45/month (for 24 mos.) Call NowGet NFL Sunday Ticket FREE! CALL 1-888-534-6918 Ask us How to Bundle & Save! FREON R12 WANTED: CERTIFIED BUYER will PAY CASH for R12 cylinders or cases of cans. 312-291-9169. www.refrigerantfinders.com LUNG CANCER? And Age 60+? You and your family may be entitled to significant cash award. Call 866-951-9073 for information. No risk. No money out of pocket. OXYGEN Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. The All New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! FREE info kit: Call 866-971-2603

PLACE YOUR NOVENA HERE

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Old Mirrors, Lamps, Clocks, Watches, Furniture, Glass-Ware, Military Items, China, Anything Old or Unusal.

LICENSED & BONDED

Call 516-344-9032 INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Looking to sell items from your home? Consider doing an Online Auction! Online Auctions reach more interested buyers than tag sales and can often sell for more than what you would make at an estate or tag sale. Invited Estate Sales by Tracy Jordan can do both! You can sell your items online reaching potential buyers locally or globally as well as hosting a private sale from your home! Let us guide you on what items to put in auction including furniture, housewares, decorative items, jewelry, collectibles, coins, artwork and anything else you may no longer want or need. Our services can help you to maximize your selling experience whether you are selling 1 item or 500 items. We are a one stop service for all your needs when you are moving or selling a property! Selling, donating, discarding and cleaning out services can be done to meet your time frame with minimal stress. Estate and Tag Sales Online Auctions Cleanout and Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals Contact for more info: info@invitedsales.com or Call: 516-279-6378 to schedule a consultation or receive more information. www.invitedsales.com

HOSPITAL BED: We would like to donate hospital bed to someone in need. Excellent quality & condition. No charge but MUST be able to pick up. Located in Garden City. Canes & Walkers also available. Please call 516-248-1545

WANTED TO BUY WANTED! Comic books, toys, video games, Star Wars. 30’s through 90’s. Call 516-313-3237 or email: trustey1@gmail.com LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048

BUBBA BROWN’S TREASURES 302 Main St., Port Washington, NY 516-767-6200

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

TAG SALE INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN UPCOMING TAG SALES! Tuesday, November 27 106 Sackville Rd Garden City, NY 11530*** Wednesday, November 28 298 Plainfield Avenue Floral Park, NY 11001 *** Thursday, November 29 10 Holly Tree Lane Glen Cove, NY 11542 *** Friday, November 30 52 Terrace Avenue Floral Park, NY 11001 ALL SALES START AT 9:30 A.M. Go to: www.invitedsales.com for pictures and descriptionsof each sale!

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTO FOR SALE 2009 ACURA RDX Silver, 4 door, leather interior, 115k miles, very good condition, clean car fax. $8,250 Call 516-660-1189

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

PETS

AUTOS WANTED

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

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION SALE Precision CNC Aerospace Milling and Turning Facility

Location: 7 Carey Place, Port Washington, NY (Long Island) 11050 Inspection: Wednesday, December 5th from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Bidding Ends: Thursday, December 6th at 1:00 P.M. Featuring: Late Model CNC Turning Centers, CNC VMC’s, Tool Room Shop Support, Inspection, Plus Much More!

For More Info Visit: kosterindustries.com or Call Us: 631.454.1766

JUNK C ARS TOP DOLLAR

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AUTO BUYERS! We visit you. Highest cash paid. Or donate, tax deduct+ cash. DMV#1303199. Please call Luke. 516-VAN-CARS or 516-297-2277

JUNK CARS WANTED

TOP DOLLAR 516-442-4050 DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-aWish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

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to lose her.” Fox also approached Puccio about leasing the space at 86 Main, previously Buccelli Uomo. “I understand you’re going to have all this parking coming in, but are you going to build new roads to account for all of this traﬃc coming into the area?” Mineola resident Scott Fairgrieve said. He is a Nassau County District Court judge. “One of the biggest frustrations in Mineola and Long Island is the constant increase in traﬃc,” he said. Fairgrieve echoed the concerns of other residents citing the height of the building. The proposed building would be four stories, but the top floor would be set back at least 10 feet to maintain the existing street wall between the buildings immediately north and south on Main Street. “I think you should keep it to three stories,” Fairgrieve said. “I really think it is a bad idea and we’re starting to tip this more to a city than a village.” He is not against the development but believes it should be done within a suburban point of view, Fairgrieve said. “I come down here because I’m getting very concerned about the future of our village,” he said. “I’m going to be here the rest of my life and I want to keep it a village.” “We look at things not in a vacuum, but as they exist,” former state Sen. Jack Martins said. Martins’ family owns the building directly to the south of the proposed development lots. “This particular location which is next door to our building has been empty for a while,” Martins said. “It’s an eyesore and I think if we are going to really realize the vision that is Main Street we want a

building there.” The current village code allows for a three-story oﬃce building to be erected in the proposed location but no one wants to see an oﬃce building there, Martins said. Puccio would be willing to wait up to three years to begin the project if approved, considering the surrounding construction,# # Silva said. “Even if we were trying to do it as quickly as possible, it would probably be about a year before we got started,” Silva said. “We were already willing to wait up to three years so that all these other developments, the construction is done and hopefully the parking garage is up and some of these issues are alleviated.” “Maybe you guys should wait until that parking lot behind Fox’s is built,” Cusato said. “I am totally upset, no disrespect, but the place is mobbed as it is right and I can’t believe that you require, right now, 45 parking spots.” Puccio purchased the property in 2015 and has been attempting to develop the lots since, he said. “The existing building sits in a toothless gap between its two neighbors,” Silva said. Prior plans submitted proposed a ground level restaurant with three floors of residential apartment units above. The developers have adjusted the plans so that the ground floor is now a retail space, in part because of the parking variances required for a restaurant and because they are not sure what or who will be in that space, Silva said. “The residential portion of the building is exclusively single-bedroom apartments,” Silva said. “As a transit-oriented development, it is within walking distance of the train

station, intermodal center as well as the hospital, courts, government buildings and downtown shopping and dining.” The building would pay full taxes “from the get-go,” Silva said. The smallest of the 11 units would be 548 square feet, with at least three others all below 700 square feet, principal architect Willy Zambrano said. The size of the apartments proposed seemed too small, Trustee Dennis Walsh said. “If 500 square feet for an apartment is too small, I would tell you that 700 is probably, historically, where the target has been … so there’s a range there that makes sense,” Martins said. Before the storefront at 86 Main was Buccelli Uomo, it was a movie theater, dating back to 1914 when it opened as the Century Opera House. Though it does not have landmark status, Peter Burnside of the Mineola Historical Society expressed interest in getting inside to make a record of anything historically significant. “There’s a good chance that Teddy Roosevelt snuck over to that theater to watch Charlie Chaplin films back in the day,” Burnside said. The building has been gutted by previous owners, Puccio said, noting that not even the rumored “mezzanine level” is present anymore. He added that he also could not allow Burnside or the historical society inside the building because it is not insured. Burnside asked the board to consider erecting a historical marker if the application is approved. The building application also goes before the Nassau County Planning Commission before it can be decided on by the board.

Sarge returns to hometown of G.N. Continued from Page 22 His studies there led him to a career at the world’s top advertising agencies in New York City. But drugs and alcohol followed him. He paired a six-figure salary with his cocaine addiction. “It was free and it was everywhere,” Sarge said. When he decided to make the move to sportscasting, his persistence in directly dialing those at the top of the largest networks landed him a production assistant job at ABC. But after he got fired there and fired from his next job at CBS, the money soon ran out. He became homeless. Addictions don’t care if you’re poor. They demand to be supported.

So one day, Sarge went to a friend’s apartment, which he had the keys for, took jewelry and sold it. “He came and found me and said, ‘Did you steal my stuﬀ?’ and I said, ‘Yes, I did,’” Sarge recalled. “Twenty-four hours later, I was in Florida.” Within three days of his time at a treatment center, he rid himself of addiction and realized that he wanted to be a comedian. In fact, he had always wanted to be a comedian, he said. The desire to drink disappeared after the first night, during which he prayed, he said. The realization about his career happened on the third day, when he meditated. “While I was meditating it came

to me that when I was 6 years old my grandfather took me to see Don Rickles,” Sarge said. It was then that he remembered that he’d always wanted to pursue comedy. So he did. He went from cleaning bathrooms at a health club, to playing piano at an Italian restaurant to performing at open mics in New York City. An agent saw him at Carolines on Broadway, signed him in 1995 and Sarge became an opening act for the big names at Radio City Music Hall: Donna Summers, the Temptations, Aretha Franklin – the list goes on. After an unsuccessful shot at television, he found success in working on cruises, which was where he developed his act to include the

piano. He met his current wife on a cruise ship, and they moved to Florida. And in making a comedy career on land, Sarge discovered that he was able to connect with people in treatment centers and prisons. “I have this incredible duality where I’m able to do the two things I’m best at: staying sober and being funny,” he said. He’s performed all over the world, but Sarge said performing at Temple Emanuel was the “greatest night of my career so far.” There were 900 people there, including people he knew from his childhood, he said. “It was unbelievable,” he said. “It was an epic night.”

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OUR TOWN

Davenport Press embodies America I was invited to a celebration luncheon this weekend by a political victor who was just reelected at Davenport Press Restaurant, the famous Mineola landmark located at 70 Main St. If you are asking yourself exactly where this restaurant is found, your confusion is understandable. It sits quietly on the corner of Main Street and Front Street right next to the railroad tracks and in the shadow of an evergrowing number of giant buildings like the luxurious apartment complex Allure, the Lever Building, Nassau County Court House, a six-story parking garage and Winthrop Research and Academic Center. The blocks around this building are all at square angles and are the typical grid-like design you see in almost every American city. We find ourselves living in the year 2018 amidst a build-

ing boom and downtown Mineola feels more and more like Manhattan but without Lincoln Center or Broadway to provide some solace. The Davenport Press Restaurant is now a building designated as a historical landmark and according to architect Greg Spano it’s a Georgian/Federalist style structure. This classical style represented a newly founded America with clap board or shingle siding, rigid symmetry and a hip roof. It was built 118 years ago to be Nassau County Trust but in 1924 it was converted into a printing press to handle all the legal documents being generated by the courthouse. For reasons that are unclear to me the printing press was converted into a high-end restaurant with continental cuisine owned and run by Dennis and Jeannie Liberatos.

DR. TOM FERRARO Our Town

Now one can argue that an old building is just an old building but as the architect Craig Whitaker wrote in his book “Architecture and the American Dream” a nation’s architecture reflects its collective conscience and all of its hidden values. So let us take this statement seriously and ask what this historical landmark expresses about us as Americans.

If you gaze upon the photo I took of the structure you will see that its most outstanding characteristic is its symmetry or squareness. Its straightforward, honest looking and practical. Not many frills, no nonsense. One could say this square building on this straight angled street is prototypical of Americana. It reminds me of the building in the Grant Wood masterpiece American Gothic, with the staid-looking couple standing upright, the man holding a pitchfork and the mother looking kind of worried and stressed. America at its honest best. No frills. As Whitaker wrote to get a better understanding of American architecture one must compare it to other buildings in other countries. He looked at typical hillside towns in Italy. And I can attest to what he found. When you stroll along a street in Capri along the Amalfi coast you will not find a square angle anywhere. The streets curve around the cliﬀs and all of them arrive at the town’s piazza where the town congregates each night and chat over wine or coﬀee. There is a free and easy quality to the Italian city design and an invitation to stay put, to remain where you are and never leave. In fact W. Somerset Maugham wrote the famous short story “The Lotus Eater” about an Englishman who did just that. He went to Capri on vacation and decided to stay for 30 years. And Whitaker would say that Main Street in Mineola, like all main streets in America is merely a passageway or an avenue to escape in order to go elsewhere. It leads away and

that has always been the great American ethos. An American street takes you elsewhere and away. The greatest of American novels include “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” “Moby Dick,” “The Last of the Mohicans,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Call of the Wild” and “The Grapes of Wrath.” These are all books about leaving home and going elsewhere. They are stories of escape. I suspect that this is the American character and it is expressed well by the look of Main Street in Mineola. This street like most streets in America are a passageway out. And That is why we are lucky to have the New York Historical Society designate the Davenport Press building as a historic monument that must be cherished and never disturbed. America has a short history compared with other nations and Americans are a restless group of nomads, always on the move and always looking for freedom and an honest day’s work. And so we watch as all these big buildings in Mineola grow and conjure up images of the kings and dukes of England surrounding this little American building called Davenport Press Restaurant. This building is a part of our American history and I think it does reflect our soul. As Americans we are practical, down to earth, simple, honest, hardworking and straightforward and so is the Davenport Press. So do yourself a favor, go get a good American meal there and absorb some American history while you’re at it.

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COMMUNITY & SCHOOL NEWS

EWSD named a Google Reference District PHOTO COURTESY TEMPLE JUDEA

Temple Judea members outside the Mets’ clubhouse.

Temple connects with baseball at Citi Field Baseball and Judaism have more in common than one might think. From symbols and rituals to the importance of history, many American Jews feel a strong connection to the sport. Temple Judea celebrated this connection over this past week with two very special baseball-themed programs. First, on Monday, Nov. 12, participants met at Hodges Gate to begin a private, behind the scenes tour of Citi Field. Highlights of the tour included the Mets’ locker room, the dugout, the bullpen, and the press briefing room. On Wednesday, Nov. 14, local author Brett Topel regaled with stories that led to the writing and publication of his three books on the Mets. For his book, When Shea Was Home: The Story of the 1975 Mets, Yankees, Giants, and Jets, he told of meeting the senior groundskeeper who was responsible for making sure that the

field was properly maintained for all of the sports. He explained how he came up with the trivia for his book, So You Think You’re a New York Mets Fan? He also shared his favorite Mets story from his book of 31 Great Mets stories, Miracle Moments in New York Mets History. Temple Judea will conclude this Lifelong Learning series with a screening of the film, Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story. The screening will take place on Dec. 2 at 1:00 p.m. and will be followed by a discussion led by Lauren Resnikoff, Education Director at Temple Judea. For more information about Temple Judea or its programs, please contact the temple office at 621-8049 or email templeoffice@temple-judea.com. Temple Judea is conveniently located at 333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset, (exit 36 off the LIE). New members are welcome.

D’Urso honors vets at ceremony in Albertson Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso joined New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and local elected officials and residents to honor our veterans at the Albertson VFW Post 5253. After the ceremony he spoke with Sgt. Anthony Catalano, a 97 year old WWII veteran who served with the 70th Infantry Division of Gen. George Patton’s Third Army. Sergeant Catalano now serves on the Town of North Hempstead’s Veterans Advisory

Committee and is also member of the Albertson Post’s Color Guard and Drill Team. “I wish to express my

deepest gratitude to our veterans,” D’Urso said. “People such as Sgt. Catalano are our true heroes.”

PHOTO COURTESY EAST WILLISTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Students working in groups at Willets Road utilizing their Chromebooks during a geography lesson. Earlier in the school year, East Williston School District was named a Google Reference District, the second on Long Island, sixth in New York State, and 244th in the world to receive this honor. Google for Education Reference Districts are districts that demonstrate excellence and thought leadership through the innovative use of technology, including G Suite for Education (formerly known as Google Apps for Education) and Chromebooks, to drive

impact and positive learning outcomes. It is through the leadership of Director of Technology, Innovation and Information Services, Ed Kemnitzer, the instructional technology teachers, the technology teaching assistants, BOCES technology support, as well as the many staff members and teachers who work creatively to seamlessly integrate technology into their everyday classroom programs, maximizing learning opportunities for all students of the East Williston School District.

Celebrating Opa, a Vietnam War veteran Olivia and Isabella, 6 years old, celebrated their grandfather, Opa, a Vietnam veteran, on Veterans Day by creating a written piece and work of art honoring him. They created these

pieces in response to a school contest that asked them what “The Heroes Around Us” meant to them. Jennifer Leo (mother) Williston Park

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