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Officials say fire spread from van’s engine to Hillside Avenue food store BY E T H A N MARSHALL The fire that destroyed Bagel Express in Williston Park has been deemed accidental by the Williston Park Fire Department. According to Nassau County Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro, the exact cause of the fire in a nearby van that eventually spread to Bagel Express has yet to be determined. Uttaro said it has been ruled out that it was intentionally caused by someone. According to Uttaro, the fire department is responsible for “making sure it’s not a suspicious fire.” In this instance, “this is just an accidental fire that began in the engine department of the van,” Uttaro said. “There was nothing malicious and nothing suspicious.” While the fire ended up burning down 61 Hillside Ave. where Bagel Express was located, the

fire department did a fine job in minimizing damage to the neighboring buildings, he said. Uttaro said there was some slight smoke damage to Weigand Brothers Funeral Home next door, but firefighters made entry into the building and prevented the fire from spreading there. After a 911 call was made reporting the fire on Sunday at 6:02 a.m, the fire was put out approximately two hours later. Uttaro said it’s likely that the fire had started shortly before the call was made, as it had yet to spread to the building at the time. It didn’t take long for the fire to spread from the van to the wooden structure at the rear of Bagel Express, then inside the building. Gasoline in the van and the wooden structure literally added fuel to the fire. Though the entire building was subsequently burned down, Continued on Page 59

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The Mineola Board of Trustees voted to suspend metered parking at Jericho Turnpike, Willis Ave and Mineola Boulevard on Saturdays in the village during December. See story on page 2.

County execs announce anti-Semitism task force BY ROBERT PELAEZ & ROSE WELDON

Steve Bellone, on Monday in announcing an island-wide coalition that will combat antiSemitism and hate symbols. The announcement was Nassau County Executive Laura Curran joined her made at the Nassau County Suﬀolk County counterpart, Holocaust Memorial and Toler-

ance Center in Glen Cove following the second discovery of anti-Semitic graﬃtti on the center’s premises in two weeks. Over 40 elected local and state oﬃcials, religious memContinued on Page 59

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Mineola suspends Flynn beats O’Brien metered parking for commissioner

Free pass on main roads through December 31

Retains position in water/fire referendum Cilluﬀo touted his experiBY R OB E RT PE L A E Z ence working in the park district & ROSE WELDON

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Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss said suspending meters on Saturdays would hurt some local businesses BY TOM M CC A RT HY The Mineola board of trustees voted to suspend metered parking at Jericho Turnpike, Willis Ave and Mineola Boulevard on Saturdays in the village during December. Streets connecting Willis Avenue and Mineola Boulevard will also not have enforced metered parking on Saturdays in December, Village Clerk Joseph Scalero said at a village meeting last Wednesday. The vote came after some minor tweaks, Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss said. Initially, the meter suspension from Nov. 30 to Dec. 31 was meant to go village-wide, Strauss said. “We were going to go villagewide with it but after review and hearing some comments from [the board] but members of

the community also, there are certain areas that this would not actually help,” Strauss said. “We don’t want to hurt any local businesses on any level so that’s why we’re tweaking a little bit. “ Strauss said that “pretty much anything west” of Mineola Boulevard will still have enforced metered parking, like streets around the Mineola LIRR train station and 1st street. “The idea of meters is to turn over and get people in and out so that businesses survive,” Strauss said. Strauss said that this was to inspire residents to shop locally during the holiday season. “Folks, please take this opportunity, not only Saturdays but every day to shop locally and support our stores,” Strauss said. “A big part of their success sits with us as a community.” Parking has been a common

source of discussion at village meetings, especially after the village recently hired new parking enforcement staﬀ. Scalero said in a previous interview that issues of understaﬃng have led to less code enforcement and regulations like metered parking on Saturdays have always existed in the village. “The Saturday rules have always been in place. We haven’t changed those,” Strauss said at a previous meeting. Deputy Mayor Paul Pereira said that the Mineola School District will host a memorial soccer game and fundraising dinner honoring Christian Melendez, A Mineola student who died in a car accident Dec. 24, 2018. The event will be at Mineola High School Jan. 3, which would have been Melendez’s 20th birthday, Pereira said.

Incumbent Steve Flynn has defeated former commissioner Donald O’Brien for re-election to the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water District. Flynn, a foreman for the Public Works Department in the Village of Plandome, won with 543 votes, to O’Brien’s 392, and will serve a second three-year term. Frank Cilluffo was re-elected to a third term as commissioner of the Great Neck Park District on Tuesday night. Cilluffo defeated Erica Beggs by a margin of 318 votes, receiving 993 to Beggs’ 675. After spending 20 years as a patrolman for the NYPD, Cilluffo moved to Great Neck and immediately became an involved member of the community. He was first elected to the position of commissioner in 2014 in a special election to fill the vacant seat that had been held by Ruth Tamarin.

prior to the election, citing implementing events and programs such as holiday tree lightings enhanced commuter parking, pickleball for children, community gardens maintained by volunteer students and more. Patty Katz was also re-elected as commissioner of the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District. Katz ran unopposed for the seat she has held for the past three years and will continue to serve the district alongside fellow Commissioners Steve Reiter and Jerry Landsberg. Port Washington voters have chosen Frank T. Scobbo as their new commissioner in the Port Washington Fire District, defeating three-term incumbent Dave Franklin. Scobbo, an engineer and longtime member of the Port Washington Fire Department, won by a margin of 26 votes, receiving 372 to Franklin’s 346. The commissioner-elect has said that he plans to propose upContinued on Page 59

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Incumbent Steve Flynn (right) defeated former water and fire commissioner Donald O’Brien (left) for a seat on the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District’s Board of Commissioners.

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E.W. welcomes teens to commission

8 students take oath of office in fight against vandalism, to create recreation activities BY J OH N N U G E N T The East Williston Board of Trustees welcomed eight local 10th to 12th grade students to its new Junior Recreation Commission at the opening of its meeting on Monday. Mayor Bonnie Parente administered the oath of oﬃce to the students whose mission will be to encourage teens to be active in the community, to develop ideas for programs and activities that will appeal to young people, and to discourage acts of teenage vandalism that have become more frequent in recent years. In her opening remarks about the new commission, Parente invited its members to step before the board to be sworn in and stated that “both kids and adults need ideas on what else to do.” Village Trustee Raﬀaela Dunne said that groups of young people, some from other communities, often gather at night in and around the area of Devlin Park. Unfortunately, there have been times when these groups have left behind debris that has included items such as beer cans and vaping materials on the playing fields, she said.

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Members of the East Williston Junior Recreation Commission are sworn in. From left: Tyler Burke, Daniel Piscopia, Julia Schriefer, Caroline O’Brien, Lexie Burke, Emmie Keys, Jacqueline DunneForeground: East Williston Mayor Bonnie Parente (holding paper)Not in photo: Commission member Charlotte Iannone The board will collaborate with the new commission to create and implement many recreational activities for young people of all ages throughout the village. Commission member Jacque-

lyn Dunne made a brief presentation to the board in which she outlined some of the ideas that she and her young colleagues are currently discussing. “Movies Under the Stars” in the summer months and

sports clinics for young children are two items on their agenda. The new commission is in the process of developing a business plan for its overall goals and objectives. In an unrelated matter, some resi-

dents in the audience complained about the unsightly appearance of the property caused by the construction of the controversial fence around the North Side School. They contend that since the School Board lost the lawsuit against the village in which it sought to build the fence without zoning code permits, the village should force them to clean up the construction site. The mayor responded that since the matter is being appealed by the school board, the village cannot require a cleanup of the area. She added that the village attorney has made a cleanup request to the school board attorney but no enforcement action can be taken until all litigation in the matter has been exhausted. Another resident expressed concern that National Grid has not made any repairs to the roadway that has been torn up by its project along Roslyn Road. The mayor stated that the village has no authority over Roslyn Road as it is a county road. Also, National Grid will not initiate any road repair until their project is completed which could take another two years, she said.

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G.N. native seeks control of Mets Steven Cohen, hedge fund manager with checkered financial past, in talks for majority share BY R OB E RT PELAEZ

The future of the New York Mets could soon be in the hands of a billionaire hedge fund founder from Great Neck. According to reports first made public by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Sterling Partners have engaged in talks centered around Great Neck native Steven A. Cohen purchasing a majority share of the team. The tentative deal would give Cohen up to an 80-percent stake of the Mets, totaling their value to a baseball-record $2.6 billion, according to a Bloomberg article. The Mets along with Sterling Partners and Cohen Private Ventures confirmed in a statement that talks are ongoing for Cohen to “increase his investment” in the team. In the tentative agreement, Fred Wilpon would retain his position as control person and CEO for five

years and Jeﬀ Wilpon will remain COO for a five-year period as well, according to Rosenthal. Sterling Partners, the company that runs the franchise, is headed by Wilpon and Mets’ President Saul Katz, who is also Fred Wilpon’s brother-in-law. The company is a diversified, family-run group of companies, whose portfolio consists of entities in real estate, sports, and media in the greater New York area. In 1980, Wilpon purchased a 1-percent stake in the Mets. He and Nelson Doubleday Jr. of Doubleday publishing company agreed to purchase the team for $81 million in 1986, less than a month after winning the World Series. Some 16 years later, Wilpon bought out Doubleday’s 50-percent stake in the company for $391 million. After the man behind the $64 billion Ponzi scheme, Bernie Madoﬀ, was arrested in 2008, questions arose as to how close

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Hedge fund manager Steve Cohen his connections were to the Mets and longtime associate Fred Wilpon. Both Wilpon and Katz founded their real-estate development company, Sterling Equities in 1972. 13 years later, a year before

splitting ownership in the Mets, Wilpon invested $3 million with Madoﬀ. According to the New York Times, more than 500 accounts that Madoﬀ possessed could be tied to Wilpon and Katz.

While a majority of the fanbase has rejoiced in the talks of the Wilpons’ days being numbered within the organization, Cohen’s track record is less than pristine. Cohen, the CEO of Point72 Asset Management, has an estimated net worth of $9.2 billion. In 2013, Cohen’s hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors pleaded guilty to insider trading charges after being investigated by the Securities Exchange Commission eventually coming to terms on a $600 million settlement. A Vanity Fair article from June of 2013 portrayed Southern District New York U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara as the Ahab to Cohen’s Moby Dick and described Cohen as the central figure of seven years of investigations that led to convictions or confessions from 71 people. Michael Steinberg, a former top trader at SAC Capital, was charged with four counts of securities

fraud and one count of conspiracy in 2013. The charges against Steinberg were subsequently dismissed after the case was abandoned in 2015 after U.S. prosecutors said the case was no longer consistent with the law. He and Cohen are both alumni of Great Neck North High School. Since 2002, the Mets have been to the postseason three times and accumulated 50 more losses than wins, going 1,432-1,482. In 2015, the team made its’ first World Series appearance in over a decade, eventually falling to the Kansas City Royals in five games. After a Wild Card loss to the San Fransisco Giants the following year, the team has not made the playoﬀs since, and fans have voiced their aggravation for management and ownership without much discretion. If a deal is eventually agreed upon, it will need to be approved by threequarters of Major League Baseball owners.

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Project Indepence, St. Francis partner North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the North Hempstead Town Board are proud to announce that Project Independence, the Town’s innovative ‘aging-in-place’ initiative, is once again partnering with St. Francis Hospital’s Community Outreach Program to provide residents with free health screenings. “Project Independence is once again proud to partner with the St. Francis Hospital Community Outreach Program to hold free health screenings for our residents throughout the Town of North Hempstead. We encourage our residents to take advantage of the high quality healthcare to all in our community,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth. The screenings include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, simple blood test for Cholesterol, and Diabetes screenings with appropriate patient education and referrals as needed for clients above the age of 18. Registration is not required. Monday, Jan. 6, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center 141 Garden Street, Westbury Tuesday, Jan. 7, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills Tuesday, Mar. 3, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Fuschillo Park Carle Rd at Broad-

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Northwell receives 4 Press Ganey awards Northwell Health has been recognized by Press Ganey for its top-notch employee engagement scores and high-quality patient experience at three facilities. Northwell Health was one of 10 health systems in the country to receive the Pinnacle of Excellence in employee engagement. This achievement commemorates Northwell Health’s employee surveys from January 2017 through January 2019. Northwell Health has seen a 90 percent response rate to employee engagement surveys from its 70,000 employees, which ranks the health system in the 25 percent by Press Ganey. This result is consistent with Northwell being certified as a best place to work through the Great Place to Work Institute. “It is a great honor to be recognized for all of our team member engagement eﬀorts by Press Ganey,” said Joseph Moscola, chief people oﬃcer at Northwell Health. “We take our team members’ feedback very seriously and implement as

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ProHEALTH opens neck, back center Lake Success facility touts non-surgical, opioid solutions to pain treatment at grand opening BY TOM M CC A RT HY ProHEALTH Care celebrated the opening last Thursday of a pain and back center in Lake Success that offers pain treatment through non-surgical, opioidfree solutions. “The pioneers at this center are truly delivering what the patients want, and that’s a direct correlation to the early level of success that we’re experiencing,” ProHEALTH Care CEO Zeyad Baker said. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and New Hyde Park Mayor Lawrence Montreuil joined the health system as it unveiled its first “Center of Excellence.” Curran cut the ribbon and presented ProHEALTH Care with a proclamation. State Sen. Kevin Thomas(D-Levittown) and state Sen. Anna Kaplan (D-Great Neck), as well as state Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso(Port Washington) and U.S. Rep. Thomas Suozzi (Glen Cove) also offered citations and proclamations dedicated to the new Center. “Delivery of care with a patient-centric focus is so incredibly important and meaningful to our patients and for our residents,” Curran said. The ProHEALTH Care Center for Neck and Back Pain takes a patientcentered, holistic approach and offers an integrated evaluation process, remov-

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County Executive Laura Curran cut the ribbon and presented ProHEALTH Care with a proclamation at a ceremony in Lake Success last Thursday. ing the guesswork in finding the right specialists, spokeswoman Shay Pantano said. “If you look at any other Center of Excellence in New York, not one hits all the criteria that we’re hitting that’s not

attached to an academic medical center,” Baker said. What’s so special about the center is that a patient can see a doctor right away, Baker said. “You don’t need to have imaging or

bloodwork done before the doctor will see you — we’re not looking to add to the unnecessary costs or procedures,” he continued. Today, neck and back pain costs the U.S. nearly $100 billion a year in both medical costs and lost productivity, Pantano said. The new center reflects ProHEALTH Care’s commitment to reinventing healthcare and transforming care delivery to patients, making it more affordable and efficient, she said. The new center is comprised of multi-specialty physicians that offer a patient-centered, conservative approach for the care of neck and back pain, Pantano said. The collaborative team includes board-certified doctors in neurology, pain medicine, and physiatry. “In taking a multidisciplinary approach, we provide a more comprehensive evaluation of the patient’s condition,” co-chair for the center Trusha Shah said. “The collaborative team of experts determine an action plan and the best course of treatment for the individual.” The ProHEALTH Care Neck and Back Pain is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information about the ProHEALTH Care Center for Neck and Back Pain, visit http://www. prohealthcare.com/neckandbackpain

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COMMUNITY & SCHOOL NEWS

3 chosen for gifted, Upcoming programs talented program at Mineola Library Three students from Mineola High School are among only 85 chosen islandwide to participate in the Institute of Creative Problem Solving for Gifted and Talented Students at SUNY College at Old Westbury. The Mineola School District congratulated Alexander Baker, Natalie Laszewski and Ishan Lohiya on their selection for this prestigious program. To qualify for this honor, they competed against hundreds of the top-ranking students across Long Island. Acceptances were based on school transcript, teacher recommendations, a brief state-

ment written by the student and a rigorous entrance exam. Alexander, Natalie and Ishan will spend a total of 20 Saturday mornings – more than 50 classroom hours – tackling mathematical areas such as algebra, geometry, discrete math and number theory. The program focuses on problemsolving skills and challenging students beyond their typical course of study. The course is tuition-free to the 85 selected students and runs through March.

MULTI GENERATIONAL PROGRAMS Saturday, December 21, 2:00pm Gingerbread House Wars ALL AGES WELCOME Ages 5 years old and up with adult Teams will compete and create gingerbread houses using graham crackers, candy canes, gum drops, and more. Presented by Theresa Maritato. Children and families please register in the Children’s Room (516-746-8488 ext. 1) and adults please register at the Reference Desk (516-7468488 ext. 2).

Photos courtesy of Mineola Union Free School District CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Tuesday, December 17 4:30pm-5:00pm Grades 1 and up Ugly Sweater Ties Miss Vivian will show you how to decorate a flashy, festive tie to look like an ugly Christmas sweater or a Hanukkah dreidel to wear for the holidays. Register in the Children’s Room or call 516-746-8488 ext. 1. Wednesday, December 18 4:00pm-6:00pm Grades 3 and up Making a Music Video Sharper Training Solutions will show you how to take pictures, graphics, and music and create a music video. Timelines, eﬀects, transitions and more will be addressed. Bring a USB drive with your favorite song and pictures. Register in the Children’s Room or call 516-7468488 ext. 1.

Alexander Baker, Natalie Laszewski and Ishan Lohiya were honored last Thursday at the Mineola Board of Education meeting for their selection to the Institute of Creative Problem Solving. Natalie and Alexander are pictured with Wednesday, December 18 Board President Christine Napolitano, Superintendent of Schools Michael P. 7:00pm-8:00pm Nagler, and principal Whittney Smith, Ishan was not present at the meeting. Ages 3-5 years old (with adult)

Stories and More: Gingerbread Friends Come listen to stories and make two crafts, one of which is edible. This program may contain allergens. Register in the Children’s Room or call 516-746-8488 ext. 1. Friday, December 20 4:00pm-5:00pm Grades 1 and up The Velveteen Rabbit: A Holiday Classic Miss Vivian will show you how to decorate your own stuﬀed rabbit to take home with you for the holidays, and we will enjoy a short film. Refreshments will be served. Allergens may be present. Please register in the Children’s Room or call 516-746-8488 ext. 1. YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS Super Smash Tournament Monday, December 16 3:00pm-5:00pm Prove yourself worthy of a trophy in this tournament to end all tournaments. Go up against other teens in a game of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Tournament will be tree style. Refreshments will be provided. Only for tweens and teens. Please register in the Children’s Room or call 516-7468488 ext. 1. Tuesday, December 17 3:00pm-4:00pm Grades 5-12 Holiday Cookie Decorating Join us during Teen Hangout to decorate holiday cookies with diﬀerent kinds of frosting and decorations. Allergens may be present. Only for tweens and teens. Please register in the Children’s Room or call 516-746-8488 ext. 1.

6 students named all-county in sports Mineola High School’s athletics department has announced that it had six student-athletes that made All-County status during the fall 2019 season. The Mineola Union Free School District congratulates Kaitlyn Ariza (girls soccer), Morgan Brady (volleyball), Trista Bugalla (girls soccer), Christopher Morandi (boys soccer), Jose Guerra (boys soccer) and Matthew Tarantola (football). The students were honored at the district’s Dec. 5 board of education meeting.

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The Mineola High School’s All-County athletes were honored at the Mineola Union Free School District’s Dec. 5 Board of Education meeting. Matthew Tarantola is not pictured.

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Opinion

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Nassau: Separate and unequal

t was already common knowledge that Nassau County was one of the most segregated suburban counties in the country before Newsday recently published the results of its three-year investigation of Long Island real estate practices. But the paper’s series not only helped highlight just how segregated the county is No. 1 in America among those with 1.2 million to 1.6 million residents, but why. It is a story that goes back many decades and, as the series demonstrated in exhaustive detail, continues to this day. The current incarnation of discrimination revealed by Newsday showed that black home buyers are treated diﬀerently than whites. They are steered to black neighborhoods and they are more closely scrutinized by brokers. Real estate agents also gave white buyers more listings than black buyers and some declined to do business in areas with large minority populations. This goes a long way in explaining why most black residents live in just 11 of Long Island’s 291 communities, according to Newsday’s series. The discrimination found by Newsday violates the Fair Housing Act, approved as part of the 1968 Civil Rights Act, banning discrimination in housing based on race, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or family status. This was seen as a landmark decision not only for blacks but Jews and other Americans who had been blocked by federal, state and local laws from living or buying homes in majority-white or non-Jewish neighborhoods. The Federal Housing Administration, which provided government-backed loans for home

purchases, actually led the effort to discriminate against non-whites by pioneering a technique that came to be known as red-lining. Under this process, the FHA maintained color-coded maps of neighborhoods across the United States. They marked off areas where black people lived, then refused to insure mortgages in those areas. These same federal rules prevented blacks from buying homes in new developments like Levittown – even under the G.I. Bill. The federal government’s help was actually not needed in places like Levittown as William J. Levitt, the creator of prefabricated, concrete-slab homes, included restrictive covenants that barred leasing and sales to blacks. The covenants were invalidated by a Supreme Court decision in 1948, but Levitt continued to exclude black families until April 1968, six days after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. This goes a long way to explaining the startling wealth gap in the United States between blacks and whites where homeownership plays an oversized role. The median wealth of white Americans is $134,000, according to the Economic Policy Institute. The median wealth of black Americans is $11,030. The math is not complicated if you think about the cost of a home purchased after the war and its value now. Elected officials have been quick to respond to Newsday’s series. More than a dozen Democratic members of Congress on Friday called on the federal Departments of Justice and Housing and Urban Development to investigate what Newsday had found. To which, we say, with Donald Trump as presi-

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dent, good luck. More likely is the help of New York State with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a former head of HUD. Although even his follow-through is not assured. He said in February 2016 that New York would launch a “fair housing program,” but failed to do so. Cuomo ordered a state probe after Newsday’s three-year investigation was published. He also announced a new social media campaign to raise awareness of housing bias, a new housing discrimination hotline where home-seekers can file complaints, and new state regulations requiring real estate agents to make more disclosures to prospective home buyers and renters about fair housing laws. The governor was joined by state Attorney General Letitia James, who announced probes of housing discrimination on Long Island. Spurred by Newsday’s report, the state Senate announced plans to hold a joint three-committee public hearing on Long Island next month on housing discrimination. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran then announced what she called a “historic” and sustained, multipronged action plan with broad bipartisan support to root out “unacceptable” housing

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gin paying their fair share now. The state must also address the gross inequities of how we fund our schools – and how much is spent per pupil. There is nothing fair about a system in which a school district such as Sewanhaka spends $24,000 per pupil and an adjacent school district in Great Neck spends $34,000 per student. This has a name – destiny by zip code – and we are confident that you will find the disparities in spending closely follow the disparities in the racial composition of school districts. A recent report from the Manhattan-based Citizens Budget Commission concluded that 29 school districts in New York – including Wyandanch and Brentwood – are so underfunded that they will struggle this year to provide a “sound, basic education” required by the state Constitution. The answer is easy – more state aid to school districts whose spending per pupil falls below a level needed to guarantee an equal education. And exempt those school districts from the state-mandated tax cap to help narrow the gap in spending. Otherwise, let’s just call Nassau County what it is – separate and unequal.

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discrimination in the county. The effort will include enforcement, education and community engagement efforts, she said. These are important steps – especially if the officials follow through once the cameras stop rolling. But even then these steps are not enough to address the gap between blacks and whites in Nassau County that government helped create in many ways, large and small. A good start would be zoning changes that permit more affordable housing. This would serve people who have faced housing discrimination in the past as well as the young and older residents who want to live in the area but are tired of the demands of homeownership. The county can also provide immediate relief to minorities by not waiting five years to fully implement changes in property taxes resulting from Nassau’s first reassessment in eight years. According to another Newsday study, about $2.2 billion in taxes were shifted over seven years from generally more affluent property owners who successfully appealed their property taxes to generally less affluent owners who did not – many of whom were minorities. All property owners should be-

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KREMER’S CORNER

Bloomberg shapes the 2020 contest

o some political observers, the late entry into the presidential race by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is a mystery. While the current candidates and the media are wondering why Mr. Bloomberg made his late plunge into the race, maybe his motives are not that hard to understand. Up to a few weeks ago it appeared that the primary process was being dominated by far-left candidates such as Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. Their multiple plans to give away taxpayer money for every imaginable cause had to rankle a man who feels strongly that only a centrist can win and who knows what it costs to run a big city. By entering the race, Bloomberg wanted to reinforce his belief that “Medicare for All” and other expensive programs, were losing causes and it was time to bring the debate back to the center. Whether it is because of him

or just fate, the poll numbers for Mrs. Warren are starting to drop and Mayor Pete Buttigieg is enjoying a short-term surge in support. When you are sitting with over $30 million in your war chest, even a former small-city mayor can rise in the polls in any one state. Buttigieg has decided to make his big bet in Iowa and to back it up he has opened many storefront locations. He has a massive number of canvassers going door-to-door and for now, has drowned out his competitors. At the same time as he is blanketing Iowa, Buttigieg is upping his game in New Hampshire, where Vice President Biden enjoys a slim lead. The picture will change after New Hampshire, as Nevada and South Carolina lean towards the Vice President. The real impact of the Bloomberg candidacy will be how he spends his money. Others like Tom Steyer are spending with no results. The

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first Bloomberg millions will go towards promoting his biography and win over skeptics. His next investments will be aimed at tearing down Donald Trump to make sure that he cannot get re-elected. There are numerous issues that can be used to undermine Trump and Bloomberg has the resources to remind the public of all the ways that Trump has

trampled on the Constitution and undermined women and minorities. Once the impeachment debate is over, the Democratic challengers, joined by Bloomberg, will be able to focus on such issues as climate change, gun control, health care and other pocketbook challenges that resonate with the public. The president will try to focus on the economy and hope that is his winning card. But Bloomberg money could deflate that argument with big media buys, at the same time that he is supporting Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate. Could Michael Bloomberg become the Democratic Party frontrunner? If you say no, you could be making a bad call. The vast majority of the enrolled Democrats and independents are anxious to win next November, and it is too early to figure out where their votes will ultimately go. Plus, many things could

happen that overnight could put Trump in serious hot water. There are five cases working their way up to the Supreme Court, that could turn the Trump campaign upside down. Before June the high court will have decided on the legality of the Aﬀordable Care Act that insures 20 million people. Next comes the Louisiana abortion law that dramatically restricts a woman’s right to choose. The fate of the 800,000 Dreamers is next in line for consideration. Then along comes the battle to get Trump’s tax returns and his claims of executive privilege. Any one of these could change the direction of the president’s eﬀorts to win another term, despite his claims about the economy. Even with a cold public welcome to the campaign, Bloomberg didn’t make his fortune without dramatic ideas, and his talents could take him a lot farther up the ladder in an unpredictable campaign year.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

If you want to escape, try ‘Knives Out’

ometimes – in trying times like these – you want to escape. No heavy-duty docudramas or TV news investigations. You just want something fun. In other words, it’s the perfect time for a film like “Knives Out.” Written and directed by Rian Johnson, it feels like a good, old Agatha Christie whodunnit, and just in time for the holidays! There’s Harlan Thrombey, the wealthy old head of the family, played plummily by Christopher Plummer. Thrombey made his multi-million dollar fortune writing mystery novels (easily the least believable point in the film). He is discovered dead in his bed, the morning after his 85th birthday party – having apparently slit his own throat. Thanks to the big celebration the night before, there is now a sprawling Victorian mansion that’s chock full of suspects, all with definite motive, since

Thrombey had threatened to cut them all out of his will and leave everything to the young Hispanic nurse who took care of him, instead. This young woman – played winningly by Ana de Armas — would be the obvious suspect except for one key fact: She cannot tell a lie, to the police or anyone else. She has an unambiguous “tell” – she pukes! I was charmed by this particular detail, as I have trouble telling lies, myself. As a case in point, I give you myself, confronted by my 6-year-old on the morning after he’d left his first tooth for the tooth fairy. “It’s really just you and Daddy giving me money, isn’t it?” he asked, point blank. I held out a whole six seconds before crumpling. “Yes,” I said, “but don’t tell your little brother. Give him a chance to believe!” There is a fine collection of first-class actors here, hamming it up just enough for us join in their

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A Look on the Lighter Side fun without spoiling the story. Jamie Lee Curtis is perfect as the oﬃcious oldest daughter; Toni Collette is quite enjoyable as a spacey health nut who nevertheless delivers some zingers; and Chris Evans, better known for his role as “Captain America,” is the perfect spoiled grandson. (And I believe that the Irish Fisherman’s cable-knit sweater he wears has

an Instagram account of its own!) Best of all, Daniel Craig (the real James Bond, for my money) is very amusing as freelance detective Benoit Blanc who doesn’t even know why he was hired, or by whom, and sports a very odd French accent that could only come from Great Britain by way of New Orleans. He fulfills his promise to be “ornamental.” Of course, I never quite lost sight of the fact that this was Daniel Craig, and Jamie Lee Curtis. In that respect, several of the actors did not pass what I call “the Oprah test.” I named the test after seeing Oprah Winfrey in Lee Daniels’ 2013 film, “The Butler.” Oprah played the wife of White House butler Cecil Gaines, who had served 8 presidents in his long life. I remember I kept saying, “Oprah is doing a fine acting job in this movie.” But I never forgot she was Oprah…which meant that she never completely disap-

peared into the role, as the very best actors somehow manage to do. Even with that proviso, I managed to become completely absorbed in the tale told in “Knives Out.” Certainly, some credit goes to the sets; they make the apparently numberless rooms in this mansion so interesting, they almost qualify as characters in their own right. In fact, my enjoyment was marred only by my constant wish that I could join this crowd myself, as part of a Murder Night event. Most importantly, the film achieves something all too rare nowadays – it contained enough plot twists and turns that it kept me guessing, right to the end. So if you want an enjoyable romp of a movie, or even just two hours and ten minutes of respite from the daily news, I highly recommend “Knives Out!”

CORRECTION A headline in a story about a Temple Judea clothing drive incorrectly stated that the event was a sale rather than a drive to collect warm winter clothing for less privileged children, teenagers and adults who will need warm clothing during the cold winter months.

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E A R T H M AT T E R S

Take step in your life to save planet

very week this column is published. In it, we explain activities and behaviors threatening our earth and our climate. We provide less damaging alternatives and suggest ways to advocate for solutions and beneficial actions. We are part of a chorus of voices urging individuals to recognize and acknowledge that humanity is on a collision course with environmental Armageddon. And this doomsday is not in the distant future but within many of our lifetimes and certainly our in children’s lifetimes. Recently the United Nations released its annual emissions gap report. This report explains the gap between where emissions are headed and where they need to be to avoid the worst climate change impacts (resulting from a greater than 1.5 ⁰C/2.7 ⁰F global temperature increase). According to the report and the conclusions of many other climate science organizations, it is no longer enough to halve our emissions by 2030 to meet the temperature targets of the Paris climate agreement. Because we have delayed taking action to cut our emissions, and have instead increased our emissions,

we now have to make greater cuts in our emissions to hold the global temperature increase to 1.5 ⁰C/2.7 ⁰F. According to this most recent UN analysis, countries need to increase their Nationally Determined Contributions reduction goals fivefold to keep the global temperature increase to 1.5 ⁰C/2.7 ⁰F. So why are people still buying cases of plastic water bottles? Why do people still sit in idling cars? Why did the President file paperwork to remove the United States from the Paris climate agreement despite the U.S. being the second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases and the only country to back out of this historic global emissions reduction agreement? How bad do climate conditions need to get for individuals to respond and seek solutions in their daily choices, voting decisions, and purchasing? More flooding from increased precipitation? That’s already happening. Longer, hotter summers with longer periods of drought? That’s already happening. Sea level rise destroying homes and businesses? That’s already happening. More numerous insect outbreaks? That’s already happening.

LYNN CAPUANO Earth Matters This is happening here in the United States, in New York, on Long Island. It is happening now and will impact us and our children. Does it matter if you use reusable bags at the grocery store and say no thank you to plastic straws? Maybe that singular action will not be what saves us from the next Hurricane Sandy, but that singular action accomplishes some very important things. It raises your awareness of climate change and environmental protection. It sets an example for your children, family and associates. Hopefully, it means you talk to friends, neighbors and others about climate change and the

need to address global greenhouse gas emissions and other human-caused environmental degradation and destruction. Now you and all the people you have spoken to may take that knowledge and apply it when making purchasing decisions and election decisions. Those decisions will have a notable impact on addressing global climate change. Imagine if you and your friends all stopped buying individual portion-sized yogurts that come in non-recyclable plastic containers. Would that be enough to get the company to take notice and convert to a compostable container? What if similar-sized groups of people around the country did the same thing? That would be enough to change corporate behavior. Now consider if you and your friends all called Senator Anna Kaplan’s oﬃce at (516) 746-5924 and expressed dissatisfaction with her support of a new natural gas pipeline to be built under NY Harbor instead of investing in renewable energy options now. If individuals around her district called with that message, she certainly will rethink her position. If people around

the country called their state legislators with similar messages, state environmental policies would change and in turn federal policies would change. Sometimes it is more difficult to make them more environmentally-friendly choice. Life shouldn’t be about easy choices though. We have a responsibility to ourselves, our neighbors, our children to do better. So, stop buying water in plastic bottles. Take an extra few second to fill a reusable water bottle. Don’t sit in your car with the engine idling just so you can keep the heat on or the radio on. Take an extra few seconds to put on a hat, a scarf or an extra layer and enjoy a few moments of driveway quiet to think. More importantly, talk to your friends, acquaintances and associates about climate change and environmental protection. Learn tips and tricks from others about how to make changes in your life that aren’t too disruptive or diﬃcult. Leverage your knowledge when making purchasing decisions and when voting. If you do, we can keep the global temperature rise to 1.5 ⁰C/2.7 ⁰F and you will have done your part.

VIEW POINT

Holiday spirit G.N. offers road map

udos to the Great Neck Park District for introducing a new holiday event on the Village Green, Lights and Ice. Great Neck’s first Winter Wonderland was a spirited aﬀair bringing cheer to everyone and bringing people together – something that has been lacking, along with a sense of community. At the recent Vision Long Island Smart Growth event, I listened as one Long Island village and town after another crowed about how festivals and events have helped revitalize their downtowns and reinvigorate a sense of community. The theme for the summit, actually, was “collaboration” and along with the festivals and events were success stories about Smart Growth, transitoriented development and Complete Streets projects that

actually managed to surmount immovable walls of opposition – the knee jerk reaction that comes when any new project or program is proposed. Village mayors and town supervisors could not hide emotions that seemed to be a combination of surprise and elation. “All these projects would not have done without people working together, left, right, environmentalists, civics, people of all races, backgrounds, cultures,” said Eric Alexander, Vision Long Island’s director. “Grand Avenue, Baldwin. Westbury has a phenomenal [transit-oriented development] plan. That only happens with collaboration, bottom-up.” The most common theme was how each of the projects began with extensive, intensive outreach to inform and engage all stakeholders, often resulting

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in compromise and modifications. One of the projects was 41 years in the making. Even The Hub at Nassau Coliseum seems like it is finally happening after decades of starts and stops. Village of Farmingdale Mayor Ralph Ekstrand relating

success in rebuilding the downtown using transit-oriented development said the first step is to “get people active in community events. We have four parades from St Patricks to Columbus Day, Spring Fling on Main Street, and we recently renamed Main Street Culinary Corner…You have to have village events.” Farmingdale gives a prize to high school students for the best decorated handpainted window. “That gets the community involved.” “For many years, like so many downtowns, big box stores took out the small mom and pop stores. We needed to change ‘stinkin’ thinking’ – to convince folks to rethink,” Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavoratat said. “Small business had to change. We looked to what Patchogue was doing: creating more restaurants, family-friend-

ly businesses. My daughter would go to Babylon because we didn’t have restaurants or places people wanted to attend. While other villages were moving forward with transit-oriented development around the train station, we were behind the eight ball. We put it into hyper speed to catch up.” Westbury Village Mayor Peter Cavallaro boasted that just the night before, after 2 ½ years, a project was concluded, funded by a state $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant, that rezoned 50 acres of property adjacent to the train into 7 subzones of transit-oriented development, which, after a 15-year period for the full build-out, would result in 1,500 multi-family residential units. “We did a lot of outreach. Vision helped,” Cavallaro said. Continued on Page 70

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OUR TOWN

The spirit of Nassau County on ice

assau County is the place where Charles Lindberg flew The Spirit of St. Louis on his trip from Roosevelt Field to Paris. It was the first solo non-stop transatlantic flight and his plane, The Spirit of St. Louis, can still be seen at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. There are in fact many reasons Nassau County can feel pride. It’s produced many stars including Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Guttenberg and the Baldwin brothers from Massapequa, Howard Stern from Roosevelt, Billy Crystal from Long Beach, Natalie Portman from Syosset, Susan Lucci from Garden City, Steve Buscemi from Valley Stream and Brian Dennehy from Mineola. A good friend of mine recently went to see Bernadette Peters at the Tilles Center and I remarked to him “Gee Kevin, Bernadette Peters was from Ozone Park and my Uncle Gabe knew her. It seems to me that Nassau County and its surrounds has produced lots of stars. I wonder why.” He is quick thinking and responded “Probably the diversity of Nassau County produces competitiveness, which in turn gives us a winning spirit.” Good answer. The Irish writer D.H. Lawrence said each place has a unique spirit that influences the people that live there. He traveled through America and said America has a restless spirit best

revealed in two great American novels, ”The Scarlett Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne and “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville. Lawrence felt that most Americans are like the repressed sexual puritans of “The Scarlett Letter” and also have a restless and deadly aggression like Captain Ahab in “Moby Dick.” Fair enough but that was 100 years ago. What would D.H. Lawrence say about Nassau County in the year 2019? Let’s take a guess. My friend said Nassau County folks are creative and driven because of our diversity and our overcrowding. True there are 1.4 million people here and we have a good mix of whites, blacks, Asians and Latinos but maybe our driven quality comes from being second class citizens compared to New York City, that land of princes and princesses. When I was younger and trying to pick up girls in Manhattan I quickly learned that if I said “Oh yea, I live in Massapequa Park” it was like saying I had bad breath and body odor. Goodbye sweetie. There was a great psychologist by the name of Alfred Adler who developed the theory of overcompensation which simply means that shame and neglect in childhood will often create ambition and drive. Maybe Nassau Countians are all overcompensating to undo the shame of not living in magic land of Manhattan. Nassau County’s diversity, over-

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population and an inferiority complex leads to cross-fertilization which may have produced a whole bunch of superstars. Nassau County is a boiling cauldron of talent, drive and ambition. Immediate proof of the “Spirit of Nassau County” was seen this past weekend at The Village Green in Great Neck. The town has set up an ice rink and put on the Lights and Ice Show featuring among others Ilana Sherman who competed in the U.S. National Figure Skating Championships in 2016 and 2017. Ilana is an 18-year-old Great Neck resident and was being awarded a banner for her achievements in figure skating. The banner will hang at the Parkwood Sports Complex in the Great Neck right alongside that of Sarah Hughes. Ilana has spent much of her teen years traveling the world and training either in California

or Colorado but she is basically a Nassau County girl, all blond and blue-eyed on the outside but strong-willed and disciplined on the inside. Her performance was filled with power, grace and beauty and you can see who spectators fall in love with their hometown stars. Nassau County has many examples of creative genius and beauty. We have the award-winning Endo building in Garden City designed by Paul Rudolph. We have the unparalleled beauty of golf courses like Glen Oak Club in Old Westbury. And let us not forget the miracle that is the Miracle Mile in Manhasset for those who love to shop until they drop. We who live and were raised in Nassau County have much to be thankful for and proud of. The suburbs have always been given a bad rap but if it’s so bad why does everyone want to move here?

The ordinary among us from Nassau County have grown up to be lawyers or doctors or accountants. But then there are the creative ones who become comedians or musicians or actors or athletes. The Spirit of Nassau County means you become hardworking, earnest, liberal, steadfast and ambitious. Some say we in Nassau County have been spoiled and sheltered, growing up in gated communities and at elitist country clubs. But the safety, security and indulgence of the suburban life produce some remarkable things for the world to enjoy. Who on earth does not love Natalie Portman or Steve Buscemi or Jerry Seinfeld? As you enjoy the gorgeous Mariah Carey singing “All I Want for Christmas is You” during this holiday season remember that she was raised

“Figure skater Ilana Sherman of Great Neck is a good example of “The Spirit of Nassau County.”

READERS WRITE

Cell phones, electronics Columnist ignores a threat to our health Chomsky’s history

very single resident in the community should have been present at Great Neck House (Nov. 26) to experience the documentary, “Generation Zapped.” It was life-changing. “Generation Zapped” confirmed the following: just because new technology and high-tech products come to market and are advertised heavily – even in the popular newspapers and magazines we read – the radio or television we listen to – does not deem them safe -tested – or wise for our collective health. Your cell phone is not a toy to be casually handed to young

children as a plaything. Alarming Fact: the freely spending, well-intentioned consumer lacks any credible consumer protection in this day and age. Critical leaders have been bought by the telecommunications industry. This is fact – I’m advised – and not fiction. Science and medicine (National Health Institute, World Health Organization, Harvard, Yale, Columbia, pediatric oncologists and scientists) support the ill eﬀects of cell phone, smartphone, smart pad radiofrequency radiation and all-day WIFI exposure in the home and in the classroom. This includes cell-

nodes at our neighborhood telephone poles (outside bedroom windows) and the coming of 5G. You can protect your family’s health, your future reproductive health and that of your children by getting the straight facts from the Grassroots Environmental Education website. Telephone Executive Director, Patti Wood (516-883-0887) and request a follow-up film viewing and Q&A sponsored by your own group. Brain cancer, breast cancer and sterility won’t wait – will you? Judy Rosenthal Great Neck

ichael D’Innocenzo’s column indicates that he does not realize (or perhaps doesn’t care) that Jews, other than the very far-left minority, regard Noam Chomsky and his cohorts as virulent Jewish antiSemites. He opposes Jewish self-determination as embodied in Zionism and the State of Israel and goes out of his way to try to harm world Jewry. By coincidence, I received

this week’s Great Neck News at the same time that I received a copy of this letter, below, from David Horowitz, one of the nations’s premier conservative thinkers, in which the Southern Poverty Law Center, another favorite of Mr. D’Innocenzo’s, plays a starring role: Philip Hanlon President, Dartmouth College Hanover, N.H.

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Big pharma’s big lie about prices

here have been some recent articles appearing in The Island Now promoting what is little more than agitprop for the pharmaceutical industry. This calls for bringing up a few facts. The first myth Pharma promotes is that outsized, unfettered profit margins are a requirement if we want to foster “innovation” in finding new cures. This is manifestly false. One, a great deal of research is funded by our tax dollars through the National Institutes of Health, as well as private institutions. Perversely, it’s also funded by the aﬄicted themselves, who raise money for charitable organizations formed to find cures, just so they can have their life savings wiped out

should they ever wind up being produced. Second, prices are simply raised on existing products on a whim, even on products that were never priced in relation to their cost of production. Yet another common trick is to escape patent expiration, and thus stave oﬀ generic competition, by manipulating the drug formula to make it seem as if it were a “new” drug. AbbVie recently pulled oﬀ this hustle with Humira, which is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Advair (asthma) is priced at a monthly cost of $310 in the U.S., while it is priced at $74 in Canada. Lantus (Insulin) is priced at $373 here and only $74 in Canada. Canada is by no means the lowest cost example,

it should be noted. A full list of examples of price gouging would take up several pages in this newspaper. One need only look at the example of the Sackler family’s promotion of OxyContin to see how much of the profits they made were so critical to “research.” Moreover, it seems while the Sacklers are being dragged through the courts and a few doctors have been convicted for writing scrips for millions of pills, the pharmacy industry seems to have escaped any scrutiny. How odd is it that tens of millions of pills can surge through the supply chains of Walgreen’s, CVS, Rite Aid and others without so much as a whisper of concern? The annu-

al number of prescriptions for OxyContin went from 670,000 in 1997, to 6.2 million by 2002. By 2006, 72.4 prescriptions were written for every 100 people, and doctors simply wrote up refills like they were giving out candy. No one asked any questions while the bodies piled up. Because this is what your entire health care delivery system is about. It’s why opioid deaths per capita are more than double that of any other nation. It was with great bemusement that our County Executive congratulated herself for a reduction in opioid deaths. I regret to inform her that this mirrors the national trend, and it’s nothing anyone did: the low hanging fruit of victims from this scourge is conveniently

dead. Let the above be a warning to those mulling over their choices in the next election. You go right ahead and vote for those “reasonable” and “moderate” candidates, who will do nothing to crack down on these vultures in the Medical Industrial Complex. They’ll make sure not to disturb their flow of funds from the industry, just as your local “elected” oﬃcials agree to keep your County in a perpetual fiscal crisis to get their palms greased by the “Property Tax Correction” firms. It’s the way the world works, old boy. Because you let it. Donald Davret Roslyn

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n Jan. 1 2013, Abbott Laboratories split into two companies, one retaining the Abbott name and the other named AbbVie. As a result, Abbvie took over development and marketing of Humira. You know, the drug you have seen all the time on television ads, The brand name ”Humira” stands for human monoclonal antibody” in rheumatoid arthritis. Humira is a product derived from a living organism and can come from many sources, including humans, animals, microorganisms or yeasts. FDA standards to give approval for a biosimilar are based on showing that it is highly similar to an already-approved biological product and has no meaningful diﬀerences from them of safety, purity, and potency from the reference products. It can only be licensed for use for the same indications and conditions that have been approved for the reference product. In the case of Humira, and its biosimilar, there are now nine such indications including rheumatoid arthritis., psoriatic arthritis and Crohn’s disease. Kiran Panasewr, a freelance medical writer in U.S.Pharmacist published October 14, 2016, defines bio-similar as one of two types of biological products that

have been designed to provide an alternative to currently marketed biologics, the other being known as interchangeables. Whose fault is it when a company obeys the law and figures out a way to extend the patent and rights to a new drug, a biological drug which is a name of an entire class of drugs that are made in a totally diﬀerent manner than anything that came before them, and really work, and not just in a palliative manner. It is nobody’s fault and the company’s should be complemented, not attacked Generic drugs are not the same as biosimilars, but like generics, biosimilars are less expensive than the original drugs that they are considered to be an alternative for. An example would be Adalimumab, a biosimilar for Humira. Unbranded biologics are different from typical generic medicine. Instead of a combination of chemicals, biologic drugs are grown in vats from living proteins. This complexity makes it impossible for a generic manufacturer to make a replica of the brand medicine: Production results in small variations.. Those molecular-level variations give brand companies and allied groups, writes Christopher Rowland in the Washington Post on Jan.9th, 2019, an opening to sow doubt about eﬀectiveness or safety.

Biologics have an exclusivity period for twelve years from the date of first licensure under conditions outlined by the “Aﬀordable Care Act”. Now, Amjevita, a trade name for Adalimumab, which we all know as Humira, from watching television and reading ads in the papers and magazines we read is introduced, Adalimumab was originally developed through a joint venture between Cambridge Antibody Technology and BASF in the UK, writes Barbara Gilmore in Focus,” Transforming Clinical Trials”2018. Danny Hakim, writing in an article in the New York Time, Jan. 6, 2018, writes of Amgen and Abbvie agreeing to a global settlement allowing commercialization of Amjevita that will grant patent licenses for the use and sale of Amjevita worldwide on a country-by-country basis, but the companies have agreed to dismiss all pending litigation. Amgevita is the first adalimumab biosimilar to be approved by the European Commission. It is authorized for the treatment of inflammatory diseases in adults including moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, severe active ankylosing spondylitis, moderate to severe plaque disease, moderate to severe Crohn’s disease and moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.

The biosimilar, amgevita, launched in Europe on Oct. 16, 2018 and will launch in the US on Jan. 21, 2023. Rowland writes in the Washington Post, “Abbvie, whose anti-inflammatory drug, Humira, is the biggest seller in the world by revenue, is facing questions from congress about alleged anti-competitive practices. Critics say the company has created “patent thickets” around its drug that discourage “generic”: competition. The drug manufacturer has also cut deals with the makers of biologic copies to keep them oﬀ the market until 2023.” FDA standards to give approval for a bio-similar are based on showing that it is highly similar to an already-approved biological product and has no meaningful diﬀerences from them of safety, purity, and potency from the reference products. It can only be licensed for use for the same indications and conditions that have been approved for the reference product. In the case of Humira, and its bio-similar, there are now nine such indications including rheumatoid arthritis., psoriatic arthritis and Crohn’s disease. Lisa Gill,Writing in Consumer Reports, January 2020, says” putting all the blame on Big Pharma is an oversimplification,” Drug costs are also driven by a drug supply, system with

middlemen, shrinking insurance coverage. PBMs or Pharmacy Benefit Managers, who work with health companies to create a formulary, a list of the drugs the plan agrees to cover. The drug companies oﬀer “rebates” to get their drugs on the PBM formulary. This is not something new. Companies always oﬀered large “potential users” of their drugs a better price to get on the formulary of the hospital, insurance companies formulary, etc. Gill writes “in other industries, that might be considered an illegal kickback, But in the early 1990s, the Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, authorized by Congress, wrote an exception for these rebate payments to federal anti-kickback laws. That allowed drug companies to use the payments as a negotiating tool, according to Stephen Schondlmeyer, a professor of Pharmacoeconomics at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. The good news is that “high prescription drugs are at least being discussed at all levels of government and industry. The bad news is” there is no“One size fits all” solution to the problem,”. Bertram Drachtman Great Neck Letters Continued on Page 53

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Positive Discipline Workshop—Tuesday—Jan. 14—6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Join parenting coach Caryn Azemoun as she helps parents navigate various aspects of children’s lives. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Children’s Programs: Story Time for Tots—Thursdays—Dec. 12—10:30 a.m. in the Library for children 1-4 yrs old. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Tiny Tykes—Wednesdays—Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15—10:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children 1 ½-5 years old. There is a $45 registration fee. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Board Game Day—Thursday—Dec. 26—11 a.m. in the Library for ages 3+. Have fun with a day of games including Sorry, Scattergories, Scrabble and more. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Noon Year’s Eve Party—Saturday—Dec. 28—11 a.m. in the Library for children of all ages. Let’s celebrate New Year’s Eve by counting down to noon with dancing, games, and snacks. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Story Time for Tots—Thursdays—Jan. 16, 23; February 6, 13– 10:30 a.m. in the Library for children ages 1-4 years old. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

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Town of North Hempstead Town Clerk Wayne Wink recently awarded the first-ever Dog of the Month as part of a new monthly program led by the Clerk’s oﬃce. Molly, a black Labrador retriever owned by Billy Spitalnick from Roslyn Heights, was named the October 2019 Dog of the Month at the Town’s Howl-O-Ween dog costume event. Supervisor Judi Bosworth joined in the award presentation. The initiative was created as a way to raise awareness about licensing dogs, which is required by New York State law. Dogs who are licensed by their owners with the North Hempstead Town Clerk are eligible to become Dog of the Month. “I am so excited to have oﬃcially launched the Dog of the Month award program,” said Town Clerk Wink. “Molly is a beautiful dog certainly deserving of the award, and I encourage owners throughout the town to enter their licensed dogs in the contest for future months. Most importantly, I urge residents with dogs who are not licensed to contact

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he Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock held its annual “Messiah Sing,” in which its choir, vocal quartet, orchestra and audience perform special selections from George Frederic Handel’s “Messiah” oratio, on Sunday. The sing-along has occurred since before music directorStephen Michael Smith began his 20-year tenure there, to the extent that nobody quite knows how long it has been around. “When I came, it wasn’t such a large event, they used to have a couple of the singers involved,” Smith remembers. “We did get the orchestra and choir involved since I’ve been here.” Authored by the devoutly Christian Handel in the mid18th century as an Easter piece, “Messiah” depicts the life of Jesus, divided into three sections referred to as “Christmas,” “Passion” and “Resurrection.” In its entirety, the oratio runs just over four hours, but Smith limits the Messiah Sing to the Christmas portion and scattered choices from the second and third sections. “In terms of the other choruses, I change them every once in a while,” Smith said. “Some of the choruses are less familiar than others, so I mix it up to keep them interesting.” In addition to the Orchestra at Shelter Rock and the UUCSR Choir, both of which Smith directs, guest musicians provide organ and cello accompani-

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The audience and chorus stand for the finale of George Frederic Handel’s “Messiah” at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock’s annual “Messiah Sing.” ment. Audience members are also invited to sing, with songbooks being handed out at the door. Smith says that the orchestra and choir rehearse twice, and audience members tend to rehearse as well. “We provide scores, but some people bring their own,” Smith said. “I’ve received calls from community members in advance wanting to know the selections because they wanted

to rehearse themselves.” The quartet of professional singers who perform solo portions of the piece, however, do not rehearse beforehand. This year, bass Brace Negron, tenor Michael St. Peter and mezzo-soprano Blythe Gaissert returned to UUCSR, and were accompanied by soprano Sarah Molton Faux, who replaced an ill Meagan Brus, also a soprano, at the last minute.

The quick pacing, Smith says, makes the event “very exciting.” “It’s a particular type of energy that I think people pick up on,” Smith said. Audience members later came to Smith after the show, asking for next year’s date in order to prepare. “It’s gratifying to have the community respond,” Smith said.

In his career, Smith has conducted the “Messiah” over 20 times, and he says he never tires of it. “Part of the energy is that so many people have associations and love the music,” Smith said. “I think people, if they’re not singing, they know it in their heads, even if you’re not a musician, it brings back nostalgia. It’s universal in some ways that other music isn’t.”

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Ventriloquist and celebrity impressionist Terry Fator will be taking his comedic styles to the NYCB Theatre at Westbury. A regular performer at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas over the past decade, Fator’s shows were frequently sold out. He was named the winner in the second season of “America’s Got Talent.” Fator’s stand-up comedy could be fun for the whole family.

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Winemaker for a Day: V.I.P. Blending Session Saturday, Dec. 21, 12 p.m. Sannino Vineyard will be giving willing participants the chance to make their own wine. Attendees will learn how to blend their own custom bottle of wine and see what life as a vintner entails. There must be a minimum of two people at a time to reserve per session. Each ticket ordered is for two people. Tickets are $225 per couple. Where: Sannino Vineyard 15975 County Rd. 48, Cutchogue, NY 11935 Info: 631-734-8282 or sanninovineyard.com

White Christmas Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m. Based on the 1954 musical film of the same name, “White Christmas” follows two World War II veterans who put together a popular song and dance act after the war. After a singing duo of sisters gain their attention, the veterans follow them to a Vermont lodge, which is coincidentally owned by their former army commander. Advance tickets are on sale for adults at $27 and seniors over 65 at $25. After advance tickets close two hours before showtime, regular tickets will be available for $30. Where: Broadhollow at Elmont 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, NY 11003 Info: 516-775-4420 or broadhollow.org

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FOR THE COMING WEEK CeeLo Green: Holiday Hits Tour Sunday, Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m. Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer CeeLo Green will be coming to the Suﬀolk Theater as part of his “Holiday Hits Tour.” Among Green’s most notable works are songs like “Forget You” and “Crazy,” with the latter coming as a member of “Gnarls Barkley,” a collaboration with producer “Danger Mouse.” Regular tickets range in price from $65 to $79. VIP tickets are on sale for $154, and include perks like a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with CeeLo Green, as well as a CeeLo ornament and beanie. Where: Suffolk Theater 118 East Main St., Riverhead, NY 11901 Info: 631-727-4343 or suffolktheater.com

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THE TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS FOR THE COMING WEEK Family Swim Friday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. Goldfish Swim School will be holding a family swim event, where kids and their families can swim together in a warm 90-degree pool. Just because summer is long gone doesn’t mean families can’t enjoy spending time relaxing at a pool. Admission to the event is $5 per person or $15 for a family of three or more. Where: Goldfish Swim School, 650 Stewart Ave., Garden City, NY 11530 Info: 516-267-5120 or goldfishswimschool.com

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Featuring Dream Snow Sunday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m. The Tilles Center will be playing host to a special reading of four children’s books by author Eric Carle. Among the stories being read are “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas” and “Dream Snow.” Additionally, more than 75 of Jonathon Rockefeller’s puppets will be on hand as part of the entertainment. Tickets for the event range in price from $29 to $53. Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548 Info: 516-299-3100 or tillescenter.org

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here are many different ways to decorate homes and businesses for the holidays. Tall evergreen trees are among the most visible symbols of the holiday season. However, wreaths hung on doors, windows or fences also are ubiquitous this time of year. Wreaths adorn homes primarily during the holidays of Easter and Christmas. Wreaths have also been worn around the head or neck in ceremonial events around the globe for centuries. It is believed the first wreaths date back to ancient Greece and Rome. Members of the Greco-Roman society were known to hand-make ring-shaped items using fresh tree leaves, small fruits, flowers, and twigs. Oftentimes these headdresses symbolized a personâ€™s social status. Others suggest wreaths evolved to become

a Christian symbol of immortality.

Regardless of how wreaths are viewed, many people like to display wreaths for the holidays. Wreaths can be purchased premade, but making a wreath on your own can make the holidays even more fun.

One of the easiest ways to make a wreath is to design it around a circular floral foam form. Gather supplies to make the wreath. For traditional wreaths, supplies will include sprigs of evergreen (real or artificial), ribbon, floral wire, bows, and artificial berries. Working around the foam form, arrange the boughs of evergreen, using the floral wire to wrap or pin into the foam itself. Keep the layers coming until you get the desired coverage.

Experiment with fresh evergreen, twigs, holly branches, or whatever materials you choose.

Embellish with a ribbon or place a bow.

The blog A Piece of Rainbow says that creating a wreath jig is an easy way to make a wreath. Cut a dollarstore laundry basket bottom from the top ring to make a template, on which you can place wreath-making materials so they keep their circular form. Use floral wire or natural jute string to tie the materials together.

Thick card stock also can serve as the wreath template. Attach artificial flowers or leaves, spray snow, ornaments, or other items to the card stock ring with a firm adhesive.

Many craft stores sell wreath forms made of natural vines that have been strung in a ring. These can be decorated in their entirety or left a little sparse to let the natural twine show through.

Wreaths may seem like complicated creations. But a little imagination and the right materials is all it takes to create a homemade wreath.

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Millennials are helping drive the growing interest in the great outdoors, as this demographic now accounts for 38 percent of the 75 million active camper households in the United States, according to an independent 2017 North American Camping Report. When shopping for the outdoor enthusiast on their list this holiday season, shoppers can consider these gifts that cater to avid campers, hikers and explorers.

hiking pack, compass or GPS tracker, comfortable hiking shoes, polarizing sunglasses, collapsible hammock, and/or hiking food packs make great gifts for seasoned or even novice hikers. Tickets for transportation to Appalachian Trail trailheads, or other notable trails across the country, also can be fitting gifts.

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People who can’t resist sleeping under the stars will appreciate gifts that make camping excursions even more special. Kampgrounds of America offers gift cards that are accepted at any of their many campsites, which helps cover the fees for the site and camp store purchases.

Cycling can be a recreational pursuit, a means of commuting or a great way to shed a few pounds. Research from Breakaway Research Group for People for Bikes found that 100 million Americans bike each year. Statistics Canada indicates that around 41 percent of Canadians ages 12 and older cycle each year. Gifts focusing on cycling can appeal to cyclists of all ages. Gifts can include cleaning and lube kits, a mini tire inflater, portable repair tools, a bike phone mount, a wearable bicycle cable lock, and a bicycle storage rack.

Any new gear, whether it be sleeping bags/pads, water filtration devices, tents, fuel, or cooking supplies also make great gifts for campers. A high-quality cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven is a gift that can last for years.

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M Unique ways to give the experience of travel

any people have a passion for traveling. Whether a traveler can’t resist sleeping under the stars at a local campsite or refuse the call of a bustling city overseas, travel beckons people from all walks of life.

Perhaps no country’s citizens better illustrate the allure of travel more than China’s. According to the China Outbound Tourism Research Institute, Chinese overseas tourists totaled 10.5 million in 2000. By 2017, that figure had grown to 145 million, with the COTRI estimating that it would reach 156 million in 2018.

The travel experience is unique, and it’s an experience that holiday shoppers can provide for their loved ones who can’t wait to dust off their passports or simply get in their cars and drive to a favorite destination near or far.

• Airline miles: The cost of airline tickets can be prohibitive and has deterred many a would-be traveler from visiting a dream destination. However, holiday shoppers with ample airline miles on their credit cards may be able to transfer those miles to a loved one. Such a transfer can dramatically reduce the cost of an airline ticket, opening the door to a wonderful travel experience for a friend or family member who otherwise might not be able to afford a trip. Rules about transferring miles vary depending on the airline, and transfer fees may apply. But this is a unique way to give the gift of travel. • Gas card: Of course, flying is not the

only way to get from point A to point B. The gift of free gasoline can help road warriors explore their passion for the open road without breaking the bank. Gas prices tend to rise during spring and summer, so make sure gift cards purchased during the holiday season won’t expire before the weather warms up. • Camera: Many people feel the experience of travel is best documented through photography. A brand new camera that can create better photos than a typical smartphone camera can help travelers more effectively document their trips while creating vivid memories they can enjoy for the rest of their lives.

• Ancestry kit: While an ancestry kit might not qualify as a traditional experiential gift, knowing one’s ancestry might open doors to future travels. For example, many countries’ citizenship rules allow people born overseas to apply for citizenship if they have a relative, such as a grandparent, who was born in the country. Earning foreign citizenship and ultimately obtaining a foreign passport can simplify overseas travel by helping them avoid long lines at customs. That can inspire more people to travel overseas. In addition, people often learn new and surprising things about their ancestry after submitting ancestry kits, which can prompt trips to destinations people otherwise may never have considered. The experience of travel can make for a great holiday gift that recipients may cherish for the rest of their lives.

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How to avoid shipping costs on holiday gifts

any shoppers conduct their holiday shopping at traditional brick-andmortar stores as well as online retailers. Both have their share of advantages, including the ability to ship items directly home if there is a deal to be had. Shipping can be quite the convenience, particularly for heavy items or if an item is currently out of stock in a store. The retailer can have it sent over from another location or their main warehouse. Shipping can save shoppers time and reduce their stress. However, as convenient as shipping gifts can be, the hefty cost of shipping gifts can eat away at holiday budgets.

A 2018 report from U.S. S News and World Report found some shipping fees can range between $5 and $10 per package. Fortunately, in many cases, consumers can avoid shipping costs if they shop smart.

• Pay attention to suspended shipping costs. Many retailers will temporarily freeze shipping costs during certain periods. Shoppers can note these free shipping windows and order the bulk of their items then.

• Meet the minimum amount. Some stores and online retailers will

offer free shipping once shoppers reach a certain spending threshold. For example, Chewy.com offers free shipping on purchases $50 and over. By spending a little more, shoppers may actually end up saving money. • Shop where shipping is always free. In order to attract business, certain online retailers, including Zappos, offer free shipping, while others offer free shipping in exc exchange for nominal m membership fees.

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ecorations help make the holiday season a magical time of year. Stores are awash in color and twinkling lights, and similar imagery is on display in private homes. Designing holiday displays can be a great way for families to spend time together and kick off the celebration. In fact, according to Electrical Safety Foundation International, around

90 percent of Americans decorate their homes for the holidays. When trimming the tree and decorating this holiday season, families must keep safety in mind. A little planning and some precautionary measures can ensure displays are enjoyed all season long. Travelers Insurance offers the following holiday decorating safety tips.

• LED lights should be used whenever possible. Such lights consume less energy and run cooler than other bulbs.

• The ESFI says candles start almost 50 percent of all decoration fires. Minimize the risk by using candles only when they can be monitored. Artificial candles can be used in place of real candles. • Check for freshness in live trees. A fresh tree will last longer and is less of a fire hazard than an old tree.

• Place Christmas trees at least three feet away from all heat sources, including fireplaces and heaters. • Use decorations that are non-combustible or made from flame-resistant

materials. • Pay attention to the age recommendations of decorations to see if they can be used in homes with young children. Some items, however common, are choking or strangulation hazards. • Avoid putting small, “mouthsized” decorations near the ground or on lower limbs of trees, where young children can easily reach them. • Exercise caution when hanging decorations at high heights. Make sure the ladder is secured and have a spotter who can hold the ladder and pass items up safely. • Outdoor electric lights and decorations should be plugged into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters, or GFCIs. • Exercise caution when decorating near power lines that extend to the house. • Keep hung stockings far away from open flames so they do not catch any errant embers. These are just a few suggestions for decorating a safely for the holiday season.

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T Great gifts for people who help you year-round

he holiday season is a time to connect with loved ones. Families gather during the holiday season, and friends reconnect.

Tradition reigns supreme for many people during the holiday season. Exchanging gifts is one tradition that transcends religion, as people who subscribe to various faiths exchange gifts with their loved ones during the holiday season. When making their holiday shopping lists, shoppers should make sure they don’t forget the various people who help them throughout the year. Small tokens of appreciation during the holiday season can help mailmen, teachers, hairdressers, and others know they’re appreciated. The following are some gift ideas that can help the people who help us throughout the year.

carriers’ uniforms to keep them warm and dry on cold days. Shoe inserts, a basket of sunscreen and some healthy snacks that can be eaten on-the-go are other great gifts for mail carriers.

Hairdressers

Hairdressers go to great lengths to make people look good throughout the year, and those efforts should not be forgotten during the holiday season. Many hairdressers use supplies, such as scissors, they purchase on their own. A gift certificate to a salon supply wholesaler can make for a welcome gift. For those who want to pamper the people who pamper them, a gift certificate to a local spa can make for a wonderful gift for hairdressers this holiday season.

Educators and Caregivers

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Mail finds its way into the mailbox even when the weather outside is frightful. Mailmen spend much of their workdays outdoors braving the elements, so a gift that helps make their time outdoors more comfortable makes sense. But before gifting their mailmen, shoppers should know that there are rules governing the gifts that the mailman can and cannot accept. According to the United States Postal Service®, mailmen can accept gifts worth $20 or less from a customer per occasion. However, carriers are forbidden from accepting cash and cash equivalents. In addition, mailmen cannot accept more than $50 worth of gifts in a calendar year. Moisture wicking shirts can help mail carriers stay warm on cold days, and they’re designed to quickly move moisture away from the body to the outer layer of the shirt. Such shirts can be worn beneath

Educators and caregivers, which includes teachers, babysitters and daycare staff, do a lot for children. Their efforts should be recognized during the holiday season. School systems and daycare facilities may have rules in place governing which items staff can accept, so inquire about such policies in advance of the holiday season. When gifting babysitters, make sure gifts are age-appropriate. If a babysitter is a minor, cash may make for the best gift. For teachers and daycare workers, consider a gift certificate to a well-regarded local eatery or a school supplies store, as many teachers purchase classroom supplies with their own money. Come the holiday season, shoppers should make sure they gift the people who help them and their families throughout the year.

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Walking on clouds at Eric Shoes Williston Park footwear store touts old-fashioned approach combining comfort, style BY TOM M CC A RT HY Eric Comfort Shoes Manager Abraham Thomas said the most important thing a person can do is take care of their feet. “We specialize in comfort and comfort with style,” Thomas said. Eric Comfort Shoes was founded by Eric Rosenberg in 1942. Rosenberg is still alive and even comes to stop by the shoe store every once in a while, Thomas said. The Manhattan shoe store moved to Williston Park just oﬀ of Herricks Road in 2007, Thomas said. Thomas started at the Manhattan location until moving over to the Williston Park location. “This is the only store on Long Island,” Thomas said. Thomas said what’s special about the

shoe store is that they keep things old school. “We sell shoes that old fashioned way,” Thomas said. “We measure the foot, we gauge comfort and we incorporate style.” Wearing comfortable shoes is essential for personal care, including posture, gait and even maintaining a healthy nervous system, Thomas said. Some doctors are even personally suggesting to their patients to buy their shoes from Eric Comfort Shoes, Thomas said. Thomas said the store specializes in fitted and supportive footwear. Eric Comfort Shoes carries everything from $25 flip-flops and sandals to $450 Mephisto Milton dress shoes and prominent brands like Clarks, Timberland, Wolverine and Rockport. Every

PROFILES ON ‘MAIN STREET’ shoe is custom fit to customers’ needs, including expertise in determining the width of feet like narrow or extra-wide, Thomas said. The store oﬀers the lowest prices possible and the best service, Thomas said. Comfort shoes are made with a special arch support system, soft leather and are specially handcrafted, Thomas said. “You won’t feel tired, even if you wear the shoe for 15 hours,” Thomas said. “ A common sound you hear in the store is ‘oh yeah that feels comfortable.’” Thomas said that the store has mostly

had the same sales team over the years. The reason is not only because of the salary but because of the store’s loyal customer who Thomas said are like family to the store. The store has a lot of repeat customers, Thomas said. “The priority is the customer. We always treat them like they are the only customer in the store,” Thomas said. Thomas touted the store’s “very active” website which has been online for 9 years. “We ship the shoes on the same today,” Thomas said. Thomas said, however, that while the website is a necessary evil in the digital age, he still urges his customers to come in and try a potential new pair of shoes on.

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Live theater can be a memorable gift experience

he experience of live theater is unlike any other. Watching actors perform live on stage can be a wonder to behold, and many people even vividly recall the first play or musical they attended.

According to a survey conducted by Nielsen Scarborough in spring of 2016, more than 47 million Americans had attended a live theatre event within the past month. No matter if one is a lover of the arts or simply enjoys a night out on the town, live theater can make for the perfect holiday gift. Here’s how to make the gift of live theater happen this season. • Enroll in a discount ticket program. Explore the possibilities of discounted tickets through employers, schools or professional organizations. Groups offer perks like enrollment in entertainment plans that are affiliated with theaters across the country. Participation in these clubs can offset the cost of tickets.

• Tap into a person’s interests. Theater shows run the gamut from serious dramas to lighthearted musicals. Find a show that you think fits the recipient. Many new musicals are based on pop culture and can entertain just about anyone. For example, “The Cher Show,” “Jersey Boys,” “Beautiful,” and “Rock of

Ages” have tapped into popular music as the crux of the storyline and can appeal to anyone who grew up listening to certain performers.

• Look close to home. While London’s West End and Broadway in New York City are the most renowned places for live theater, you don’t have to stray far from home to find quality performances. Many shows go on tours and visit various big cities. If you live close to a college campus or regional theater company, you can probably find great, budget-friendly performances nearby. • Make it a road trip. If your mantra is “go big or go home,” then you can purchase tickets for a show having a run on Broadway. Just be sure to include the travel arrangements and accommodations into the gift to make it worry-free for the recipient. Many Broadway tickets get discounted post-Christmas as a way to boost tourism during winter months. Consider this as a costsaving measure.

• Throw in a bonus. Ensure lasting memories of live theater by including an original cast recording soundtrack, script, book on which the show was based, posters, or another memento of the show.

Live theater is a holiday gift that keeps on giving long after the curtain has come down.

Herricks Teachers’ Association Lends a Helping Hand On October 25, 2019, HTA members joined the festivities for the annual Herricks Homecoming event. The HTA distributed over 550 complimentary, tasty, snack-sized bags of Snyder’s pretzels.

HTA members from Searingtown Elementary School are shown at American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Central Park on October 20th.

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jolly holiday season can be made even more merry with a roaring fire. Homeowners often build holiday tableaus around the fireplace to serve as festive backdrops. The mantle and the fireplace itself also may be a prime spot to dedicate to decorating this time of year.

Even though Christmas tree fires are rare, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, when they do occur theyâ€™re likely to be serious. That is why trees and other flammable decorations need to be kept clear of gas and wood-burning fireplaces and stoves. In addition, many other guidelines should be heeded to ensure fireplaces and holiday decor safely coexist this season. Read labels on decorative items carefully before decorating. Be sure to only select items that are flameresistant or retardent. Cherished collectibles and other items should always be kept far away from open flames and heat. It pays to have a fireplace inspected and cleaned for use prior to operation, advises Doherty Insurance Agency. Rely on a

trained chimney sweep, and have the fireplace and chimney inspected and cleaned at least once per year. Even though it may be picturesque, do not place wrapped packages or gift boxes near the fireplace, as they tend to be highly combustible. Keep presents and other flammable items at least three feet away from the fireplace. Do not be tempted to dispose of wrapping paper, boxes or even a Christmas tree in the fireplace. Wrapping paper contains additives that make it burn at high temperatures. A Christmas tree hasnâ€™t been properly seasoned and could be a fire hazard and potentially contribute to excessive smoke and creosote. Keep decorations that kids will be tempted to touch away from the fireplace so kids do not hang out near the heat and open flames. Fireplaces are often a focal point of holiday decorating and entertaining. Homeowners who want to incorporate their fireplaces into their holiday decor must emphasize safety when doing so.

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Learn the meaning

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he menorah is perhaps the most recognizable symbol of Chanukah. Displayed in homes, and often in windows, each year, the menorah is a nine-branched candelabrum that symbolizes Chanukah and much more.

Menorahs have been part of the Jewish faith since ancient times. Isaiah 42:6 indicates that the menorah is a symbol of the nation of Israel, and its mission is to be a “light unto nations.” After being liberated from slavery in Egypt, the Jews were commanded by God to make the original menorah, which at the time featured seven branches. The seven arms were believed to refer to the seven days of creation. The menorah was lit every evening and cleaned every morning. The wicks were replaced and fresh, consecrated olive oil was put into the cups to keep the flame alive. After the Second Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed and desecrated by the Romans, there remained only enough sealed, consecrated olive oil left to light the menorah for one day. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days, giving the Jews enough time to make new consecrated oil. This became known as the Chanukah miracle.

While the original menorahs were sevenbranched, the Chanukah menorah, or Chanukiah (Hanukkiah), became a nine-branched version lit only during the holiday. According to the Jewish holiday site Breaking Matzo, celebrants light a new candle or wick on each night of Chanukah. The ninth night, called the Shamash (“helper” or “servant”), is used to light all the other candles or oil lamps. To be kosher, the Shamash must be placed on a different level than the eight other candles. After both temples were destroyed, a new tradition developed in which Jews did not replicate anything from the destroyed temples. As a result, menorahs used in many Jewish services, apart from Chanukah, no longer had seven branches. Six-branched menorahs became popular in some synagogues. However, the Jewish Virtual Library indicates that some rabbis have gone back to seven-armed menorahs for regular services because the modern ones are electrified and, therefore, cannot possibly be duplicates of the original Temple menorah. Lighting the Chanukah menorah gives celebrants the ability to embrace the holiness of the holiday and take a small part in Jewish history.

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Various ways to let music lovers experience music

usic inspires devoted fans across the globe. Whether a music lover can’t wait to rock out to a favorite bad, settle in for a classical concert or visit a favorite opera house, he or she no doubt enjoys some form of music every day.

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Come the holiday season, shoppers with music lovers on their list can stoke their loved ones’ passions for music by giving them a music experience they’ll remember for a lifetime.

Concert tickets

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Perhaps nothing appeals to music lovers more than seeing a favorite performer in person. Ask your loved one’s parents, siblings or significant others which artist or artists they listen to the most and then look to see if they’re on tour. Summer tends to be a popular season for outdoor concerts, while winter beckons many performers indoors for concerts in more intimate settings. If a loved one likes a particular style of music instead of a given performer, then tickets to a festival where many acts perform on various stages can make for the perfect gift.

A live music experience is not limited to arenas, amphitheaters or other large scale venues. Many local restaurants host live music nights featuring local musicians, while others may host open mic nights that can help aspiring musicians get their music out there while overcoming any nerves they may have about performing in front of a crowd. Of course, few music lovers can resist belting out their favorite performers’ songs at a karaoke joint. Research local karaoke bars and invite some of your loved one’s friends for a memorable night out on the town.

Lessons

Old school gear

Lessons make a great gift for music fans who love singing along or playing air guitar with their favorite acts. Local musicians and/or school music teachers often supplement their incomes by offering lessons on various instruments, from piano to guitar to drums to violin. Aspiring singers can benefit from working with a local voice coach.

Many music devotees insist that the best way to experience recorded music is on vinyl. While music fans over 40 might know how to spin the black circle, younger fans might have no such familiarity. A turntable and some vinyl records can open young music lovers’ eyes to a piece of musical history, which might just be music to their ears.

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• tests to detect pets’ DNA and trace breed and ancestry,

• interactive puzzles to keep pets engaged and banish boredom, • stylish storage baskets for pet toys,

• hidden cat litter or dog crate items that camouflage commonly used pet items,

• heated pet bed for cozy nights and mornings, and • signature vests, coats and sweaters to look good and remain comfortable.

Pet gifts are popular this time of year, ensuring all members of the family have a treat to open.

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Lisa Karo, a Denton Avenue teacher, organized students at her school to create notes and cards of thanks and encouragement for our veterans. Maria Monda, Denton Avenue Art Teacher, delivered them to the Northport VA Hospital on Veterans Day with the help of her sons who are members of Boy Scout Troop #471. “This is an important day to recognize $0()#*2%"92(#)-'%)4($(%*3#)0*4()/*!(5:)#*"!) Monda, “The veterans are tremendously appreciative of these messages.” Lisa Karo and Maria Monda are shown at right.

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‘A Christmas Carol’ reading Adelphi Adelphi University’s Department of Theatre starts the festive season oﬀ with Charles Dickens’ novella A Christmas Carol at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 14. The department brings the Victorian classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge published in 1843 to the stage as it would have been performed in a radio studio in the 1930s, as a dramatic reading. The event is an annual holiday tradition. It is dramatized by Barbara Field and directed by Brian Rose. There is no charge for the show, but those who are able are asked to bring a can or box of nonperishable food to be donated to the Mary Brennan Interfaith Nutrition Network Food Kitchen in Hempstead. The reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

will take place at 2 p.m. in the Olmsted Theatre in Adelphi’s PAC Concert Hall. Tickets are complimentary. For more information call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or

email boxoffice@adelphi. edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances. Submitted by Adelphi University

Reading of Charles Dickens’ Carol at Adelphi University Performing Art’s Center on December 14.

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Vision Long Island Executive Director Eric Alexander, left, Westbury Mayor Peter Cavallaro and North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran

Village of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender and former state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel

Vision Long Island Executive Director Eric Alexander

State Sen. Anna Kaplan

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READERS WRITE

Roslyn schools’ misguided opposition

or over a decade I have read and subscribed to your paper because I greatly value the informative journalism that keeps North Shore residents abreast of local news and concerns on a level that other publications do not provide, which is an invaluable tool in particular for holding our village, town, county, and state oﬃcials to account, especially since their impact on our daily lives is so great and, sadly, their competence and integrity is so often questionable. I also generally agree with your editorial stance on most issues, and I am especially supportive of your position on new development in particular and adapting to change more broadly. I have read with increasing dismay over the years the views of many of your readers and the positions of our local community members on this topic, but my incredulousness at the article on the front page of the Nov. 29 issue of the Roslyn Timeshas finally compelled me to write. In“Warner Ave. Project Said to Add 6 Students,” J.K Equities’ impact statement on behalf of the developer indicates that only 6 new students would be anticipated to live at the proposed complex, which is supported by a Stony Book University study of the 14 multi-family developments that have been completed on Long Island in the past 16 years. The position of Roslyn School Board President Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy and the rest of the board is that their highquality school district simply can-

not accommodate any additional students, thus the project should be blocked. This position brought to mind the following questions, which would also pertain to the several other communicates that oppose new development on the same grounds: How good can any organization be if an increase in demand of such a small magnitude would jeopardize the function of the entire system? How can they know with certainty that every new student who moved to the district would choose public school given that many families who live in high-quality public districts still choose to send their children to private schools because there is a fundamental feature, such as religion or educational philosophy (e.g. Montessori), they seek which outweighs the academic quality oftheir public schools? Would current residents have chosen to move to their existing localities if their children would have been barred from attending public schools there? Is this “no new entrants” stance to apply to existing families who may have children that reach schooling age in the future or only potential new-comers? Would sales of single-family homes from existing residents to families who would cause a net increase in the public school attendance be blocked by local oﬃcials as well? And finally, who exactly appointed the school board to be the gatekeeper of all new development and community change in these municipalities? The untenability of this position becomes even starker when

contrasted against the article on the front page of sister publication the Williston Timesonthe same date (“Modera Metro Mineola Open for Business”). In this article, Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss indicates that new apartment complexes such as the Modera Metro have played an integral role in the village’s downtown revitalization efforts because they not only attract the young professional residents that are the lifeblood of healthy communities but because they appeal to people without cars, they help stimulate local businesses through foot traffic. Any drive through the heart of Mineola these days clearly demonstrates that the village is thriving commercially. Similar bustling local business can be found in Westbury, which also has at least two multi-floor apartment/condo buildings among its housing stock. Meanwhile, more than one recent story in the Roslyn Timesindicates that small business owners there are not in suchbullish shape, which offers the potential for lessons to be learned from neighboring villages. Yes, of course, I am aware that the Mineola public school district does not score nearly as high as Roslyn and the Great Necks’ districts do, but it has made great strides over the decade I have observed it as a resident and reader. This has been made possible by growing the tax base through these development efforts and the resulting growth in local commercial activity. Which is what demonstrates the fundamental

point about sustainability – without creating the kinds of communities that appeal to the tastes and preferences of today’s young professionals and families, Long Island will decline in its quality of life on all measures as the population becomes older and less economically vibrant, thus starving remaining residents of the tax revenue so vital to providing the services that have made this area so valuable to those who claim to be trying to preserve it. It’s a downward spiral and recent demographic data from Nassau County Comptroller Schnirman’s oﬃce indicate it is already underway. I do not advocate unquestioning acceptance of every project that some developers and local politicians propose as beneficial to their communities, and in fact, this is one of the most important reasons that high-quality journalism at the super-local level is crucial for residents. People absolutely should demand thorough and diligent impact studies and hold their local oﬃcials accountable not to give away sweetheart PILOT deals that allow developers to profit handsomely without paying their fair share in taxes to mitigate the impact of their projects on the existing community. Leaders owe it to their residents to genuinely listen to their input on development matters and maintain open communications with all interested parties to ensure that change is actively managed to the benefit of all concerned. But simple, automatic resistance to any and all ideas that do

not mimic the existing nature of our communities perfectly is myopic at best and selfish at worst. After climate change, it is my sincere belief that resistance to change and shutting the doors to newcomers is the greatest threat to Long Island’s future. And, by insisting that only single-family tract homes and sprawling strip malls are welcome here, we in fact also contribute to climatebased risks by discouraging the use of public transportation and reducing natural space. To those who find themselves most deeply attached to preserving the exact nature of American suburbia that grew here during the second half of the 20th century, I would merely point out that if the residents of the rural and agricultural communities that existed here prior to suburbanization had resisted change so vehemently it would have been a grave mistake, and all those upset would in fact never have been able to live here in the first place. By embracing change and ensuring that the most fundamental values and features of our beloved communities are preserved while accepting the newness that is part and parcel of evolution, we can continue to make Long Island a thriving and dynamic place worth the high cost of living we shoulder. Or, we can treat our area like a museum to post-war suburbia and watch as attendance dwindles over time; it’s our collective choice. Gina D’Addario Old Westbury

Remembering service members on Christmas

wo days before Christmas in 1973, it was cold and beginning to snow when I set out from Great Lakes Ill. at 6 a.m. to get home to my boys on Long Island. I was in the U.S. Navy than. My boys, Tommy and Bobby, were in a foster home in Levittown because my my wife had left us. I was in the Navy and hadn’t enough money to fly home. I had always kept my promise to my boys and didn’t want to disappoint them. Roger, a fellow Navy buddy, had a car and was traveling as far as Ohio and I could get a bus from there. After we set out the snow

was coming down heavy and the roads were getting icy. All of a sudden Roger’s car skidded and hit the back of a truck. We were lucky, though, and escaped unhurt. Now the car was in no shape to go any further. I decided at that point that I had to hitchhike. As I was hitchhiking, I recalled a poem by Robert Frost which went as follows: ” The woods are lovely dark and deep but I had promises to keep and many miles before I could sleep.” Which I really had to do. I was 50 miles from Indianapolis, Ind. Seeing me in my dress blues a man picked me up and said he didn’t pick up hitchhikers but

picked me up because it was Christmas. He dropped me off in front of the ramp going into Indianapolis. Just then a man driving a snowplow offered me a ride into town. He dropped me off in town. As I was walking into town a couple picked me up and asked where I was going and said hopefully to the Greyhound bus station, at that they told me to get into their car and drop me the rest of the way. When we got there I thanked them and wished them a Merry Christmas. The station was full of soldiers and sailors. The problem was that there were not enough buses for all that wanted to get

home for Christmas. I met a young woman who also wanted to get home to her little girl and said that the bus company was taking couples first. So we presented ourselves as a married couple and got on the bus. I finally got to the Port Authority in Manhattan at 7:00 a.m. which was almost 24 hours later on Christmas Eve. I then got on a subway and then on a bus going to Queens Village, where I was staying with my ex-in-laws. My fatherin-law Charlie and his wife named Barb who was suﬀering from terminal Cancer greeted me with open arms. After breakfast, we picked up the boys at their foster home

and rang the bell and my oldest named Tommy saw me first and said new daddy was here, which they called me to show the diﬀerence from their foster parents. We had dinner at my father-in-law’s house and started opening presents. I open my seabag and gave my boys their presents which I said I received from Santa Claus when I was at the North Pole. At that they hugged me and gave me a kiss. That was a Christmas I will always remember. May God bless all of our servicemen and women trying to get home this Christmas. Frederick R. Bedell Jr Mineola

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READERS WRITE

Suozzi wrong to call for Miller’s ouster

was deeply disappointed by two recent actions of our Congressman Tom Souzzi. First, this newspaper reported that Congressman Souzzi demanded that a Jewish pro-Israel White House oﬃcial, Stephen Miller should be fired, in a speech condemning “white nationalism, racism and antisemitism.” The context implied that Stephen Miller is an antisemitic white nationalist.Interestingly, the newspaper article reporting on Congressman Souzzi’s speech never mentioned that Stephen Miller is Jewish!The article instead cited a Southern Poverty Law Center report about emails.In fact, Mr. Miller’s emails do notsupport such a defamatory conclusion about Stephen Miller. Moreover, the SPLC has no credibility for determining who

is or isn’t an antisemite or other label.The SPLCdefends real antiSemites such as Linda Sarsour (who calls for violence and boycotts against Jews) and Ilhan Omar (who called Jews “evil” and is sponsoring legislation to promote antisemitic anti-Israel boycotts). SPLC hurls the “white nationalist” and “antisemitic” and “anti-Muslim extremist” epithets at those who disagree with SPLC’s open borders and radical leftwing policies.SPLC also lost credibility when it labeled as “anti-Muslim extremists” a Muslim reform group that condemns Islamic extremists; the reform group sued SPLC and won a $3.4 million settlement. Second, Congressman Souzzi voted for dangerous anti-Israel House Resolution 326.H. Res. 326 wrongly insists that creatinga Palestinian-Arab

state on lands to which Israel has the historic and sovereign legal right is the “only” solution. Such a Palestinian-Arab state would be a Hamas-FatahHezbollah Iranian-proxy terror state, would place Israel’s entire population and airport within close rocket range, and would endanger Israel’s continuing existence.Yet, H. Res. 326 asserts that such a disastrous state must be the pre-determined “only” outcome of negotiations.H. Res. 326 doesn’t even mention that the Palestinian Authority refuses to negotiate. Res. 326 also demands that Israel may not “unilaterally annex territory” –meaning that Israel may not exercise sovereignty over her own lawful sovereign land in Judea-Samaria, which is the home of some 450,000 Jews, and essential for Israel’s defense.

Notably, H. Res. 326 violates international law, including U.S. treaty obligations – e.g., the Anglo-American Treaty of 1924, the San Remo Resolution, and the Mandate whose rights granted to the Jewish people were continued by the UN Charter. These binding international agreements guarantee the Jewish people’s rights to “closely settle” and reestablish the Jewish homeland on the very same lands that H. Res. 326 insists must be given to terrorists. Res. 326 moreover failed to demand that the Palestinian Authority must stop inciting and paying terrorists hundreds of millions of dollars each year to murder Jews.H. Res. 326 thus ignored the real steps needed for peace. Res. 326 narrowly passed the House on a party-line vote.

Almost every Republican voted against it. Prior to the vote on H. Res. 326, the Zionist Organization of America issued a press release and action alertopposing this harmful resolution. I accordingly call on Congressman Souzzi to: (1) reverse his demand to oust Jewish Stephen Miller and any implication that Miller is an anti-Semite or white nationalist, (2) to apologize for his vote for anti-Israel H. Res. 326, and (3) to publicly assure our community that he will oppose resolutions calling for a Palestinian-Arab terror state in the future. This letter isnotan endorsement or non-endorsement of any political candidate or party. Elizabeth Berney Great Neck.Ms. Berney is ZOA’s director of special projects.

Liu will represent city, suburban riders

hy has Gov. Andrew Cuomo not approved of state Senate Democrat Majority Leader Andrea Steward Cousin’s selection of John Liu as her voting representative to the four-member Metropolitan Transportation Authority Albany based Capital Program Review Board? This is a critical time as they have to review and approve the MTA $51 billion 2020-2024 Five Year Capital Plan before December 31st. Some believe that commuters from Long Island would have been better represented if the voting representative came from either Nassau or Suffolk County. They overlook that state Sen. Liu represents thousands of constituents who use the Long Island Rail Road Port Washington branch from various stations in his northeast Queens district bordering Nassau County. There are thousands of

reverse commuters from New York City. Their numbers are growing and will increase more when $2.6 billion Main Line Third Track and $11.2 billion East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal come online December 2022. They ride the LIRR to jobs, colleges, hospitals, shopping and entertainment venues in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Let us not build walls between New York City and our suburban counties, when it comes to public transportation and LIRR. NYC, Nassau and Suffolk County LIRR commuters all desire more frequent, safe and reliable service. We all want LIRR capital improvement, maintenance projects and programs completed on time and within budget. I live in Great Neck and board at the LIRR Little Neck Station. I’ve gotten to know Sen. Liu over the years and believe he will represent the interests of all LIRR commut-

ers, regardless of city or suburban residence. Commuters, transportation advocates, taxpayers and elected officials have good reason to be concerned about how realistic the MTA $51 Billion Five Year 2020-2024 Capital Program Plan is? The devil is in the details, which the MTA has been unwilling to share with anyone outside of their 236-page proposed prospectus supporting this funding request. How can the Albany MTA Capital Program Review Board possibly approve this proposal without sufficient information? Too many projects contained in this new Capital Plan are still in the conceptual planning stage. Cost estimates can easily change. Few project environmental reviews have been completed. Will the environmental review process follow the State Environmental Quality Uniform Act or National Environmental Protect Act?

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Going through the NEPA process is mandatory if the MTA wishes to be eligible for Federal Transit Administration funding. Cost estimates for each project contained in this new Capital Plan will have to be refined as progress proceeds beyond the planning and environmental phases into final design and engineering. History has shown that estimated costs for construction usually trend upwards as projects mature toward completion of final design. Progression of final design refines the detailed scope of work necessary to support construction.Costs would be further refined by award of construction contracts followed by any unforeseen site conditions and change orders to the base contracts during the construction phase. The anticipated final potential cost can never be known until reaching beneficial use, acceptance of maintenance manuals for the physical assets, inspection and acceptance, completion of all contract punch list items followed by release of retainage and final payment to the vendor(s). How wlll the MTA be able to integrate management for billions in active capital proj-

ects from the current 20152019 Capital Plan into 2020 and beyond? Many will carry over into the next Five Year Plan. All of this old work will have to be integrated with future annual Track Outage, Force Account (in house employees), Routine Maintenance and Procurement Strategy plans starting in 2020 forward for each MTA agency including New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Rail Road, MTA Capital Construction and MTA Bus. This is necessary to support each agency’s respective capital programs. These concerns and questions deserve to be answered in detail before we invest a record $51 Billion. We need state Sen. John Liu to become one of four voting members of the Albany MTA Capital Program Review Board to help find these answers. Larry Penner Great Neck (Larry Penner is a transportation historian, writer, advocate and LIRR commuter since 1976 who previously worked 31 years for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Oﬃce.

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READERS WRITE

Thanks for response to clothing drive

write in my capacities as President of SHAI, Sephardic Heritage Alliance, Inc., Trustee of the Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education, and longtime resident of this community to share wonderful tidings with your readers this holiday season. Your readers will surely be gladdened to know that the recent SHAI Children’s Coat and Clothing Drive surpassed anyone’s wildest expectations due to the overwhelming goodwill and generosity of hundreds of people of goodwill right here in our community. As previously reported in your paper, the Great Neck Public Schools launched a clothing pantry to benefit students in need last year. Despite ongoing

stereotypes of communal aﬄuence, the Pantry is actually a response to the reality that a very significant double-digit portion of each of our public school communities is food-insecure. Located at the Saddle Rock elementary school, run on a volunteer basis by staﬀ, and supported by the various PTOs, the Clothing Pantry is a resource that Guidance Counselors in the various schools refer identified families to on a confidential basis. The not-for-profit organization over which I currently preside, SHAI, has a three-decade history of coat drives, blood drives, need-based and merit scholarships, educational programming and partnering with multiple communal not-for-prof-

it religious, secular, and municipal entities. This year, SHAI received approval from GNPS to run a Children’s Clothing Drive to benefit the GNPS Clothing Pantry. Last Sunday, Dec. 2, SHAI’s oﬃce was the site of drop-oﬀs for the Clothing Drive. We were delightedly overwhelmed insofar as there was an outpouring of generosity from donors albeit during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. In fact, the abundance of donations far exceeded the original Children’s Clothing requests: In addition to over one hundred children’s winter coats we received, and loads of sweaters and pants, etc., SHAI also received nearly one hundred men’s winter coats, men’s suits, button-

down shirts, sweaters, nearly 60 women’s winter coats, and more assorted clothing than we have been able to conclude sorting as of this writing! Consequently, I am thrilled to report that Midnite Run via SHAI and Temple Israel of Great Neck will receive the adult coats and suits for distribution to homeless individuals at shelters in New York City, and that the various “gemachs” (an acronym for “gemilut chasidim” a Hebrew phrase and Jewish “mitzvah” obligation to perform acts of kindness without taking interest on loans) will receive the remainder. On behalf of the SHAI Board, I would be remiss not to thank the hundreds of anonymous

donors- Persian Jews as well as so many others- who donated so generously in furtherance of our eﬀorts. SHAI also extends gratitude to the leadership of the UPTC, United Parent Teacher Council of the Great Neck Public Schools for co-promoting the Coat and Clothing Drive to the entire parent body. Some Great Neck children and families will literally be warmer this winter due to this generosity. I also choose to believe that all Great Neck hearts can feel warmer that we have still have such unbounded thoughtfulness and generosity in our midst. Rebecca Sassouni Great Neck

Trump did right thing in handling Kurds

his is my fifth letter showing my gratitude to have Donald Trump as my president. The previous four cited 97 reasons. Here are nine more. In a recent letter, I described China’s government as evil. The noted media personality, Gordon Chang, said it more articulately than I did when he described China as the Third Reich of the 21st century. It is estimated that China has about 1,000 concentration camps where they intern over two million people. This population consists of Falun Gong (a type of meditative cult), ethnic minorities, and political dissidents. The purported reason for these camps is “re-education.” However, a major element of this “curriculum” consists of horrible forms of torture, execution, and organ harvesting. If you think about Japanese vivisection experiments on American pow’s in World War II, Dr. Mengele, or Planned Parenthood, then you now have a clear picture of what goes on there. Outrageously, Google, The Wall Street Journal, multimillionaire basketball players, and letter writers to the Roslyn Times have no compunction about doing business and trading with this “new Reich.” Apparently, the moral standards and opprobrium they heap on those who did busi-

ness with the original Reich, do not seem to apply to them. I label these people as enablers of evil. How about you? Let me know when CNN and FOX news embed journalists amongst the demonstrators in Hong Kong as they demand their legitimate civil rights. After all, the left has been telling us for decades that human rights are universal. Those of you who are still hallucinating on the idea of a benevolent Communism might not appreciate the following. China is using its “Belt and Road Initiative” to expand its influence. They send thousands of Chinese workers to populate infrastructure projects to connect multiple countries. While they portray this as a win-win for everyone involved, they actually get many of these countries indebted to them. Much of this “cooperation” is done by bribing government oﬃcials to betray the interests of their own nations. Once the debt-trap is set, default follows. The Chinese then claim to own the infrastructure they have built and also lay claim to the natural resources of the host country as an alternative payment to oﬀset the debt. The infrastructure is also administered using a company named Huawei. The 5G technology that this company employs, stolen

from American companies, is designed to allow for spying and cybersecurity attacks. First, congratulations to Donald Trump for being the only world leader with the courage to confront the Chinese. Further congratulations to Donald Trump for having the vision of initiating the Blue Dot Network. In cooperation with Australia and Japan, the U.S. is starting its own infrastructure network to compete with the corrupt BRI. Vietnam and India, feeling the most heat from China, will eventually be on board. Credit that strategy to Steve Bannon. Let me turn to other, unrelated, issues. Trump is cooperating with Saudi Arabia to stop the predations of the regime in Iran. Unlike any previous president, Trump insists and gets the Saudis to actually pay for the use of our military resources. In regards to another issue, let me begin by saying that I am pro Kurd. I support the idea that the 35 million Kurds deserve their own country. Certainly, more than the Palestinians do. Trump got a lot of flak for withdrawing American troops in front of the Turkish incursion. Of course, those critics, who oﬀered no help to our warriors in Mogadishu and Benghazi, seem to have no problem asking 400 American fighters

to stand their ground while 10 thousand Turkish troops bear down on them. Trump had no choice. Erdogan’s phone call to Trump was a courtesy call to tell him to get the Americans out of harm’s way. But Trump, being Trump, had to make a deal. He wanted something for the apparent disgrace of pulling back. He got it. Erdogan gave up the hiding place of Abu Bakr Al-Bagdadi. It is well known that the Turks have cooperated with ISIS for years. This includes purchasing the oil from “the caliphate” at below-market prices and reselling it for a profit. Treachery and betrayal are no strangers to the Middle East. Several days later, the spokesman for ISIS, Abu Hassan al Muhajir died in an airstrike while riding in the back of a tanker truck. Great job. Two in one week. Let’s make it a trifecta. In September, Osama Bin Laden’s son and heir, Hamza, was annihilated in a U.S. counter-terrorism operation. The firing on Fort Sumter was the first military action that started the civil war in the United States. The modern equivalent of secession from the federal government are the sanctuary cities and sanctuary states forbidding the cooperation of state and local governments with U.S. immigration authorities.

Trump will challenge California’s migrant sanctuary law at the Supreme Court. Don’t be persuaded by disinformation from letter writers to the Roslyn Times. 2018 worker earnings are up 3.4 percent annually. The best since Regan years. The census bureau statistics show 1.2 million households entered the middle class. This is the largest expansion of the middle class since the 1960s. In addition, Americans are weaning themselves oﬀ their dependency on government programs. E.g. 6.7 million dropped their food stamp enrollment. Enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP are down by 2.7 million. There is a ridiculous talk about “emoluments violations” by Trump. Now Trump has called for an investigation into the Obamas. They started as very ordinary middle-class people but now are worth about 200 million dollars. Michelle Obama got an outrageous amount of money for her book deal. They have no TV experience but received $80 million for a Netflix contract. So who is profiting from the Presidency? MAGA Dr. Wayne Roth Roslyn Heights Letters Continued on Page 64

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Business&RealEstate

Looking to upgrade or downsize? Just as a side note, the reader that sent me a letter back in early November, was accidentally shredded and I would appreciate it if you could resend it in to me at my oﬃce address located at the end of my column. Are you in a situation whereby you are not sure whether or not to upgrade and purchase a larger home in a better location for your growing family or then again, staying and enlarging your current domicile and add as many of your “wish list” “bells and whistles” as you always wanted? You obviously must weigh the pros and cons of considering this very important decision. Have you been searching for a

new home and due to the historically low housing inventory, choices being slim and limited in what you are looking for in a “dream home”? Is the S.A.L.T. tax another issue in your decision making, because you want or would like to pay as close to the ten thousand dollars maximum deduction as possible or is this not a factor? Are you looking for a move-in, mint and diamond condition new home or will you consider a fixerupper that has more space than you currently have and/or a more desirable location? Which will be easier to do, to keep looking and hope that something will pop up during

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the winter months when there is much less competition from other anxious and hungry purchasers searching for a similar property? These may be challenges, but they can be minimized and solved if only you have a carefully laid out plan; as I always say, “if you fail to plan, then you may plan to fail.” You need to look at the expense of moving as opposed to staying in your current home, figuring out your budget to renovate and upgrade your current home. Will you want to or can you stay in your home in one area and be comfortable enough, while you start and finish the renovation in the other section; and then stay in the finished area while you do the other half? Moving would seem the easiest way to go, only

if “all the stars lined up in a row” and the timing (luck) was perfect and you could find that elusive home that meets almost all your requirements. But the $64,000 question is when will that happen? I always advise my clientele to figure out what’s most crucial on their “needs list” and realize and go through what they are willing to trade-oﬀ, that maybe can be added at a later time once they move in. Sometimes it’s also, “champagne tastes and beer pockets.” One must have the available money as well as first and foremost, the letter from your lender that you are qualified to purchase and at what price point. Maybe you can calculate how you might stretch your budget just a bit to secure the home you really need and want, anticipating the additional expense will pay oﬀ in the long run. If you have younger children you probably will be staying in the home for at least twenty years or more, since people move after their children finish college, unless student debt keeps them in place. Those that secure higherpaying jobs would have the opportunity to move out sooner and either rent (which I absolutely don’t recommend), but figure out every angle to ascertain what you

would need to do to have your children become a homeowner). There is grant money of up to thirty-nine thousand dollars that you do not have to pay back in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, but there are income restrictions and you must reside in the home for at least 10 years(otherwise you would have to pay back the grant money), and it is only for the first time purchasers; however, you might have to go on a waitlist. Moreover, some banks are allowing the rollover of student debt into a fixed mortgage for thirty years! However, I would be very sure of your career position and path before considering that move. Downsizing comes about when the expense and responsibilities are away too cumbersome and challenging to consider staying any longer, especially if your home is larger than is necessary at the present time. Cutting costs is always a good idea, but for those who are healthy and can afford to stay in place and don’t mind the chores and upkeep; then staying put in familiar surroundings is a positive reinforcement and sometimes keeps you in a healthier physical and mental state of mind. We are creatures of comfort and familiarity and don’t necessarily like change. It all depends on so many variables and it comes down also to, “whatever floats your boat.” Today, many are living much longer, have part-time jobs or are still running their businesses and continue to reside on Long Island, which also is contributing to the lack of housing inventory. Although more individuals and families are exiting New York than are relocating here; those that can afford to stay, I believe, have a lifestyle that is quite complete, beneficial and of excellent value, with the world-class Jones Beach and others, outstanding parks, entertainment, shopping, restaurants, wineries, and of course, the Big Apple NYC! Philip A. Raices is the owner/ Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute and also as a Certified International Property Specialist. He can be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions or concerns.

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Sales in the Williston Area Williston Park Real Estate Market Conditions MEDIAN SALES PRICE $640,000 Demographics near Williston Park, NY Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

City 10,647 7,995 44.6 2.8 96,336 50,814

County 1,352,825 4,752 42.5 2.9 85,195 45,421

155 William Street, Williston Park Sold Price: $679,000 Date: 10/15/2019 4 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 50x201 Schools: Herricks Total Taxes: $14,971 MLS# 3150296

254 Collins Avenue, Williston Park Sold Price: $915,000 Date: 10/30/2019 4 beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 50x100 Schools: Herricks Total Taxes: $11,475 MLS# 3083311

159 Dewey Avenue, Albertson Sold Price: $590,000 Date: 11/15/2019 3 beds, 1 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 50x100 Schools: Herricks Total Taxes: $10,790 MLS# 3160832

52 Meldon Avenue, Albertson Sold Price: $687,500 Date: 11/05/2019 5 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Hi Ranch # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 60x100 Schools: Mineola Total Taxes: $12,687 MLS# 3145736

Editor’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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Anti-Semitism task force announced Continued from Page 1 bers, and community activists were present to address the most recent examples of anti-semitic graffiti that were spray-painted on the center’s grounds last week. “The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center and the community were shocked and saddened when graffiti including swastikas appeared on the grounds of Welwyn Preserve,” Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center Chairman Steven Markowitz said. “The Holocaust did not start with concentration camps and gas chambers. It started with bullying, name-calling, discrimination, and graffiti. Seemingly small, innocuous actions can lead to much worse if left unchecked.” The graffiti consisted of one swastika spray-painted in red on a tree, and another on a rock, accompanied by the name “Tommy.” It was the second act of graffiti that the center has been the victim of over the past two weeks. While no one has been identified or charged for spray painting these symbols of hate, Markowitz said the investigation with local and county police is ongoing. A statement issued by the center said that they learned about the graffiti on Wednesday, the same day they hosted a public event on the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Against Israel movement. Glen Cove Mayor Timothy Tenke decried the graffiti in a statement distributed Friday morning. “The City of Glen Cove does not and will not allow hatred or intolerance of any kind,” Tenke said. “Hate and intolerance have no place in our city, and it is now time to stand up as leaders and educators so we can prevent such thought from continuing.” Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, in an email to Markowitz, called the graffiti “shocking.” “We need to, once again, stand together against these anti-Semitic acts as well as all acts depicting prejudice

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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced her plans for an islandwide task force to combat antisemitism and hate symbols in light of swastikas being spray-painted at the Welwyn Preserve. and hate,” Bosworth wrote. “How painful to see this, especially at the center which promotes tolerance and serves as a tribute to those who lost so much during the Holocaust.” Isma H. Chaudhry, chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Islamic Center of Long Island in Westbury, called the graffiti “disgusting” and “disturbing” in an email to Markowitz. “Please tell us how we can help,” Chaudhry wrote. “We are standing with our Jewish brothers and sisters in solidarity against these hateful symbols of anti-Semitism.” “White nationalism, racism, and anti-Semitism in America are very real,” Congressman Tom Suozzi (DGlen Cove) said. “ It is a growing threat to our nation and we must do all we can to fight it. I will fight hate from my hometown to Washington DC.” Suozzi and others who spoke recognized the importance of implementing educational programs for the youth of the nation. He also spoke on the al-

ready-established nationwide program the Never Again Education Act, which was implemented in schools two years ago. The bill’s main goal is to create and maintain a Holocaust education program website containing resources for middle grades and high schools. Markowitz spoke on other ways to educate the youth in the area, especially those who do not know the severity of their actions. “The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center will get calls from schools about kids that are saying hateful things or drawing hate-filled symbols, but may not even know what is wrong about it,” Markowitz said. “We bring children here and have them sit down with a Holocaust survivor so that they learn more about why those words or symbols are hurtful to the Jewish community.” In light of the most recent instance of vandalism, Curran introduced the bi-county task force, which will con-

tinue to expand education initiatives for the youth and adults to learn about tolerance. “The acts of vandalism at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center are unacceptable forms of bigotry,” Curran said. “We may have been able to wash away the graffiti, but we cannot wash away the feelings that these symbols leave.” “This task force will provide a platform to bring together people from all communities and actually implement proposals that will have a positive impact on our daily lives,” Bellone said. “I want to thank my friend and colleague County Executive Curran for her leadership on this issue and so many other stakeholders who are teaming up during this important moment in time.” Aside from developing educational programs centered around tolerance and diversity, Curran said the task force will be working closely with law enforcement. According to Curran, the goal of working with local and county police departments will be to combat hate crimes, collaborate with community groups, and make the island’s message of tolerance widespread. This bi-county coalition will work to educate our communities about the negative impacts of anti-Semitism and hatred as well as stress the value of the diversity of our population,” Curran said. “We cannot allow anti-Semitic and hateful acts, whether they come in the form of graffiti, speech, discrimination or violence, to become normalized and find comfort in our communities.” Curran said that the positions within the task force have not been filled yet, but they will be on a volunteer basis, not a part of any payroll. In the coming weeks, leaders will be convening to develop a comprehensive implementation plan for outreach and education to confront issues of discrimination, hatred, and bigotry throughout Long Island.

Bagel Express fire Flynn beats O’Brien deemed ‘accidental’ for commissioner Continued from Page 1 the fire department was quick to act and kept the fire from spreading to any neighboring buildings. Only one firefighter was hurt while putting out the fire, going to a nearby hospital with a minor shoulder injury be-

fore being discharged shortly after. While Uttaro couldn’t say exactly how long Bagel Express had been around on 61 Hillside Ave., he estimated it stood there for at least 20-25 years. It was a popular locale for Williston Park residents.

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Continued from Page 2 grades for the district’s current headquarters, which brought him into conflict with Franklin, who supported the idea of an altogether new facility, over the course of the campaign. Scobbo will serve for three years on the district’s Board of Commissioners, along with Angela Mullins, who was reelected in 2018, and Thomas Rice, who was elected in 2017. In the Port Washington Water District, incumbent commissioner Mindy

Germain ran unopposed and won a third term on the board. Port Washington Garbage District Commissioner William Scaglione, also running unopposed, won a second term on his board. Germain, also the executive director of advocacy group Residents Forward, will continue serving with water commissioners Peter Meyer and David R. Brackett, while Scaglione will rejoin garbage commissioners Mary P. Giordano and Paul Oleksiw for another three-year term.

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physician or clinic was so seriously in error that it led to permanent disability or worse. It’s my contention that the value to society of those awards lies not in the compensation received by the victim and/or the heirs but in the awareness of the potential cost – financial and reputational – to the medical practitioner(s) of the carelessness that led to the error. That, as much as or possibly even more than, the cost of the insurance premiums serves as a motivation to be more careful in avoiding such errors in the first place. I suggest a similar approach to the real estate business. Among the Times’ suggestions are continued and enhanced pair testing, and that anyone experiencing discrimination in housing should promptly inform the oﬃce of Attorney General James. Perhaps those two approaches could be combined in legislation that: defines carefully and comprehensively (i.e., leaves no loopholes) what constitutes bias and defines serious penalties for violating that law; includes heavy financial penalties for both the sales agent who committed the violation and the employer who failed to provide eﬀective training to its agents; adds a provision forbidding the employer from mitigating any part of the fine levied on the individual agent; establishes an organization – one that has absolutely no ties to the real estate businesses such as mortgage bankers, lenders, title searchers, etc., as well as brokerage firms – to conduct on a regular, fairly frequent basis the kind of paired testing that revealed the nature and extent of the problem on Long Island; and makes clear that any brokerage

firm, and any individual agent found to have violated the anti-bias law will be identified publicly identified in readily accessible media, whether in local newspapers and/or a website in the relevant government agency or office. While the Times cites the cost of paired testing as a likely hindrance to passage of a law providing it, there might be less or no resistance if the law also stated that any and all penalties paid for violations would be paid to the organization managing the program, thus mitigating or possibly even eliminating the cost to New York taxpayers. I believe that, if the brokerage firm and its agents are well aware that they are subject to random testing by assigned pairs, that they bear a substantial risk if they’re found to have discriminated by race, religion, etc., and that their reputation will be tarnished by the publicity that attends to their actions, they are likely to take much more seriously their obligations under the law and custom and bend a much greater eﬀort to avoid violations. Regrettably, it must be conceded that ethnic or religious prejudice cannot be eliminated by law from people’s hearts and minds. It ought to be possible, though, for governments to pass, and enforce, regulations that rest firmly on clear principles and serve to prevent – or at least to minimize – the owners, managers, and employees of business establishments from imposing their personal prejudices on members of the general public. Robert I. Adler Port Washington

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egarding illegal electioneering, §8-104(1) of the New York Election Law states: While the polls are open no person shall do any electioneering within the polling place, or in any public street, within a one hundred foot radial measured from the entrances designated by the inspectors of election, to such polling place or within such distance in any place in a public manner; and no political banner, button, poster or placard shall be allowed in or upon the polling place or within such one hundred foot radial. How about calling for an event or a series of events “within the polling place, or in any public street, within a one hundred foot radial measured from the entrances designated by the inspectors of election, to such poll-

ing place or within such distance in any place in a public” which would compel the attendance of those who would typically vote in favor of your candidate, or your proposition? Does that constitute illegal electioneering? Obviously it does. Last Tuesday, Dec. 3, the voters in Great Neck were to decide on the proposition of adding 8 classrooms to the E.M. Baker and Lakeville Schools with an exorbitant price tag of $9.7 million. The polling sites were E.M. Baker, Great Neck South High, Lakeville and Saddle Rock Schools. At three of the four polling sites were multiple previously planned events, i.e., there were “TeacherParent” conferences at E.M. Baker, Lakeville and Saddle Rock Schools for grades K through 5 (after their

early dismissals at 11:45 AM).It was followed by “Afternoon and Evening Conferences” at E.M. Baker School. Clearly, the attendees, i.e., parents, have “moral obligation” for their attendance at the Parent-Teacher-Conferences” which were taking place next to the polling sites.Least to say, if a parent already attended any of the conferences, he/she felt compelled to walk only a few steps to vote in favor of the proposition. Is such a voting arrangement legal? Obviously not, because this “incidental” arrangement exactly falls within the definition of illegal “electioneering.” Who is responsible? If you speak to those who planned the “Parent-Teachers Conferences,” they would tell you that Continued on Page 70

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Gift of Warmth at Parker on Madison An abundance of colorful hand-knit scarves are on display at Parker on Madison, a unique respite program through Parker Jewish Institute. The winter scarves are all thanks to the initiative of Jackie Belfiore, a volunteer who donated bundles of yarn so that Parker on Madison participants could engage in knitting, a rewarding activity. Belfiore started the yarn drive last year after seeing a social media post of a yarn bouquet, made of skeins of yarn artfully presented as an arrangement of flowers. Knitting is meaningful to Belfiore. Her mother knitted keepsakes for the family. Seeking a worthy place to donate the yarn, Belfiore conducted research and selected Parker on Madison. This homelike venue in Hempstead provides a safe and stimulating environment for the memory-impaired, while also oﬀering relief and support to caregivers and families. The program, which includes door-to-door transportation, enhances quality of life through stimulating physical, cultural and social activities that engage participants. And now, thanks to Belfiore, knitting is part of that activity mix. Belfiore encouraged her coworkers at Northwell Health to take part in the drive. Colleagues began buying and donating yarn, and Ms. Belfiore held contests, providing a bagel

breakfast to the team that collected the most yarn. With the help of her colleagues, she donated 14 bundles and 8 skeins of yarn to Parker on Madison. “We are grateful for the thoughtful generosity of Jackie Belfiore, whose gift of yarn enables us to oﬀer yet another social activity, which people look forward to at Parker on Madison,” said Mi-

provides a sense of accomplishment once a scarf is completed. “The workmanship on the scarves is absolutely beautiful,” Ms. Belfiore said. And the yarn donation is proving to be a gift that keeps giving. “Each participant will receive a scarf for the holidays,” said Trishanne Denhart, the operations manager at Parker on Madison.

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chael N. Rosenblut, Parker Jewish Institute’s president and CEO. Once the yarn was donated to Parker on Madison, aides who work at the venue brushed up on knitting skills and then helped the project get started. Studies show that knitting and crocheting, a cognitive exercise, may help delay memory loss. The hobby can be social and fun, and

Jackie Belfiore (third from right) created a yarn drive for Parker on Madison. She stands with, from left, Amy Hsu, Rafeena Rahmaan-Ally, Trishanne Denhart and Gwak Eun Kyuns, from Parker on Madison, and Lina Scacco, from Parker Jewish Institute.

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Rabbi Ezagui awarding Joseph Nekava, Grade K, with the Mentsch Award for showing kindness and Midot Tovot.

Educators at the Silverstein Hebrew Academy in Great Neck have recently created a new award that elementary school students can strive to win. The “Mentsch Award” will be given out every Friday throughout the school year. In the Jewish culture, a Mentsch is somebody whom every adult aspires to be—it is a person who respects Jewish values and models kindness, empathy, and resilience. “To be a Mentsch takes a lot of work,” said Shireen Deen Butman, head of school at SHA. “It takes a significant amount of training, coaching, modeling, and encouraging.” The students look forward to the revealing of the award winner all week and even remind each other to use proper vocabulary that would be used by a Mentsch. Elementary staﬀ, together with SHA administration, created the Mentsch Award Program to help develop the attributes the school

believes all SHA graduates should have by the time they enter high school. Every week classrooms roleplay diﬀerent scenarios and ask students how a Mentsch would behave or react. Students also have been supporting each other knowing teachers are on the lookout for students that exhibit Mentsch behavior. “The goal of this award program is to foster a culture of respect within the SHA academic environment and school community,” said Chanie Geisinsky, associate head of school. “Implementing programs like the Mentsch Award is part of SHA’s mission to promote a school-wide culture of acceptance and anti-bullying behavior.” For more information on the Silverstein Hebrew Academy and programs for Pre-K through 8th grade students, please call 516466-8522 or visit www.shagn.org.

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Holiday spirit in G.N. offers road map tive, develop the information to sell the project, then there would be more acceptance for housing oriented to younger people. We would rather our kids not move to Texas or North Carolina, but they need the housing options to stay.” “Transit-oriented development is the best answer for redeveloping communities that have suﬀered,“ Cavallaro said. Indeed, out of 140 storefronts on Post Avenue, there are only three or four vacancies, “so we have an almost fully utilized downtown…. We were fortunate we had virtually no opposition to the project…. We are trying to get greater diversity of services and retail in our downtown, and as we get new consumers and new developments, we will see the diversity of services. Central Islip was one of the latest to receive the state’s $10 million downtown revitalization development grants. “Everyone was involved,” said Central Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter.

Continued from Page 16 “We got 500 comments, more supportive of housing for millennials and kids for people living here than for seniors or age-restricted. Housing code incentivizes all: micro-housing, vets, age-restricted – we want a plethora of housing choices. We proactively met with the school board before we made a proposal. If we would have 1500 units of housing, what would that do to the school district? The Westbury school district has burgeoned over the last decade. We developed statistics from specific projects on Long Island and nationally (Vision helped us) which showed the number of students would be far less than feared, but the additional revenue, even with PILOTs [Payment In Lieu of Taxes oﬀered to incentivize development], would far outweigh the cost of educating additional students. So the opposition was less than 10 years ago. But we needed to be proac-

“It was an intense process… expedited over 9 months. The community was engaged.” Among the projects: $600,000 for storefront revitalization in amounts of $25,000. “Bay Shore is a poster child for community coming together We’re seeing exciting growth, activity. Friday nights now, people are walking on the street, going to restaurants and more are coming.” And then I think of the greater Great Neck. It seemed a good start that Great Neck Estates Mayor Billy Warner, the new president of the Great Neck Village Oﬃcials Association, convened the GNVOA for the first time in ages, and brought in Eric Alexander of Vision Long Island to give some guidance for revitalization. What he found instead was individual fiefdoms with little interest in working together to forge a Complete Streets, downtown revitalization plan that would benefit the entire Great Neck peninsula (maybe even a collaborative application

to win a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant from the state?). Sure, what Russell Gardens, Thomaston, and Kings Points need will be diﬀerent from Great Neck Estates, Kensington and the Village of Great Neck, but all are dependent upon access to the Long Island Railroad, all have pressures to keep property taxes down which means expanding the tax base, not shrinking it. Alas, the only elected from Great Neck Peninsula I spotted at the Smart Growth Summit to learn about success stories and strategies were Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender, who has embraced Smart Growth and Complete Streets strategies for years, and North Hempstead town oﬃcials. Great Neck needs to rekindle the spirit of a Greater Great Neck. For now, find that Great Neck spirit at the Village Green. Great Neck’s winter wonderland runs through Sunday, Jan. 12.

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G.N. school election marred by conflicts dens on the taxpayers require a fair participation of all voters, i.e., all the taxpayers and not predominantly the parents of the children who are currently attending the Great Neck Public School District. If the process is designed in such a manner that all the taxpayers are not given the same convenience and accessibility to vote, the election process is botched. All taxpayers, but not only the parents of Great Neck Public School District students, are the people who pay their fair share of their taxes and should be

Continued from Page 64 those events were planned prior to the vote for the Proposition.If you ask those who decided to use Tuesday, Dec. 3, for vote on the high priced project, the chances are that they would tell you that this coincidence was not intentional. The primary responsibility of the Board of Trustees of Great Neck Public School District is to the taxpayers as opposed to the parents of the GNPS students. Such votes that entail financial bur-

able to make their financial future. Boards of trustees have the duty of candor, i.e., the duty to be forthright to the public. The duty of candor obligates each of the board members to ascertain that no illegal electioneering should take place while the public has appointed them as their “trustees.” Hopefully, the members of the Great Neck Public School District Board of Trustees are well aware of their vital responsibilities and the duty of candor and

shall ascertain that there should not be any social gatherings of parents occurring on the same day of elections, referendums and public decisions for propositions. It is well understood that any failure of the duty of candor can conceivably constitute an act of criminal misconduct, especially, when the board members have any awareness about the illegal issue. Eli Hematian Great Neck

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Do you know how the Herricks School District is selling? Here is a snapshot of the area. Herricks School District Market Overview September 1st – November 30th, 2019 Sold: 51 Closed Highest Sales Price: $1,660,000 Lowest Sales Price: $499,000 Average Sales Price: $809,261 Average Days on Market: 63 Source: MLSLI 9/1/19 – 11/30/19 for Residential Real Estate in the Herricks School District.

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SD #5. MLS# 3148753. $564,999.

SD #2. MLS# 3175098. $2,199,000.

SD #1. MLS# 3149392. $8,900,000.

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SD #9. MLS# 3134131.

SD #9. MLS# 3131429.

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