Tower Times April 2019 edition

Volume 24, Issue 4

Serving the residents of North Shore Towers since 1995

April 2019

JACK SCHWARZ GRAPHIC

NST Resident’s Birthday Bash

Centennial Celebration Howard Kimmel: Housing Innovator

Adele Hoffman

Country Club Wading Pool Plan Proposed

NORTH SHORE TOWERS swim | play | golf

Resort living everyday! Whether you want to play a round of golf or tennis, take a dip in the pool, or even see a movie, there is always something to do at North Shore Towers & Country Club.

R efer a friend to buy from us...

We’ll treat you both to dinner!

From studios to penthouses, there is something available to suit your needs.

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Dynamic Centenarian Celebrates

By Barbara Levy

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dele Hoffman has been a North Shore Towers resident for 27 years and lived alone very independently until she turned 97. She has had help ever since, and her companion, Liz, has been with her for years.

A popular resident of NST, Hoffman plays bridge five times a week or more. She does very well in the money games, where the players vie for the winning positions and Hoffman is almost always among them. Her health is good and it was reported that she walks so briskly that even younger people can’t keep up with her.

Hoffman and Liz have lunch and dinner with Hoffman’s friend Marlyn Perry and Marlyn’s companion, Lorna, every day. If the restaurant at the VIP room is closed, they eat at Buffy’s restaurant. They all get along very well and enjoy their time together.

A lively buffet lunch took place in the Coleridge Lounge to celebrate her 100th birthday. It began at noon on Thursday, February 21st and ended near 4:00 pm. It was attended by family members, some NST board members, bridge friends and many of her neighbors.

Hoffman has two daughters, Joan and Carol. Joan did a wonderful job in decorating the Coleridge Lounge and her husband, Jeffrey, helped. There was even a colorful red frame around the door to the lounge so that everyone passing by in the Arcade knew that something important was being celebrated.

The guests came and went, so it was hard to determine an exact number. Liz estimated that between 60 and 70 people were there to celebrate Hoffman’s birthday. She

looked lovely, and her warm personality and bright smile greeted everyone as they entered the room and returned her smile.

The laughter and the excited chattering of the guests was evidence of the enjoyment everyone was having as they helped themselves to the buffet. Iavarone of Lake success catered the party. Known for their mile-high sandwiches and delicious salads, the food was enjoyed by everyone. A huge birthday cake with chocolate icing and a chocolate cream filling had three lit candles with “100” cut into each. Hoffman blew them out after making her wish, as everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to her. The cake was cut into individual portions and served. It was the perfect ending to a lovely afternoon.

On Sunday, February 24th, her actual birthday, Hoffman had another party in a restaurant in Manhattan just for her family. There were around 50 or more who attended the Ristorante Morini.

Most of her family was able to attend, including her children, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren. They came from all over the country to celebrate her birthday with her.

After lunch, a projector was then set up and Joan described the 170 individual pictures that were shown. They were the past and present of Hoffman’s life, and among them were photos of her parents, siblings, and others from their youth to the present. There was a lot of chatting and laughter at the tables throughout, but there was silence while Joan was describing the photos of Hoffman’s life.

There were many smiles as well as tears during the presentation, and all agreed it was the highlight of the party.

Hoffman enjoys her life at NST. She has an active social life and visits Joan and Jeffrey in Manhattan for dinner

Kiddie Pool Plan Proposed

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Centenarian Adele Hoffman.

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he North Shore Towers Country Club’s wading pool project is a completion of the pool repair and renovation project initiated several years ago. North Shore Towers Bd. of Directors President Dr. Stanley Goldsmith reported that the outdoor pool entrance area and kiddie pool area were delayed for several reasons, including distributing the expense over several years.

“More importantly, the entire project is not simply an aesthetic one,” Goldsmith said. “The project is a response to the need to address the leaking water supply and drainage.”

Since the wading pool problem was considered smaller than the issues with the two adult pools the work was delayed. “Nevertheless, it was a need that had to be addressed,” Goldsmith continued.

“The concrete area was over 40 years old. Upon review, it made sense to replace it rather than simply patch multiple areas. The upgrade to include spray represents a modest incremental expense.”

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Proposed plan photo simulation of Towers Country Club’s wading pool area.

weekly in a restaurant, driven in by a private car service.

She believes that her bridge games keep her young and she intends to keep playing as long as possible, which everyone hopes will be a long time.

Tower Talk Inquiring Photographers Madelyn Stein

What do you think of the new kiddie pool renovation plans?

Elinor Haupt, Bldg. 3 Nat Cantos, Bldg. 1 “I don’t know how much use it gets, and how much is it going to be?”

“Waste of money”

Dr. Alex Samuels, Bldg. 1 “It’s a joke.”

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“No interest because this “If the engineers decided place is not meant for it’s a necessity, then I will children.” go with there judgment.”

Alice Fink, Bldg. 3 “I think it is terrific. I have

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“No objections.”

Carol Krainin, Bldg. 1

“I haven’t paid attention to it, as I don’t have grandchildren to use it.”

Belle Dicker, Bldg. 3

“I think there should have been more information before hand, and why was it nessessary?”

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Gail Mandelbaum, Bldg. 2

“I was surprised that they would spend money on that, but I am not opposed to it.”

Judith Weisman, Bldg. 1

“How many kiddies do we have that may come yo visit. Why are we doing it?.”

Eva Feuberman, Bldg. 3

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Howard Kimmel: Housing Innovator

ousing has been Howard Kimmel’s vocation and avI was born with a heart murmur and was limited to acocation. He worked at the New York State Division tivities while I attended New Utrecht High School. I was of Housing for 40 years and was a consultant to the also diagnosed with dyslexia. Dyslexic children and adults United Nations. His book, “Basics of Housing Manage- struggle to read fluently but can be creative thinkers with ment” was translated into seven languages and was used as strong reasoning ability. After high school graduation, I a training text throughout the world. He also taught hous- applied for admission to Brooklyn College. I was rejected ing management at Hofstra, NYU, Cornell, and Queens because I couldn’t read well. Determined to be admitted I College. An owner-operator of private real estate from took a remedial reading course for no credit and ultimately 1948-1994, his proudest accomplishment was passed the entrance exam. Interestingly enough, Apex, a shared complex in New Cassel-Westbury 70 years later on September 16, 2018, I received that mixed affordability and companionship. a Lifetime Achievement Award from the BrookWhat was your life like growing up in Brooklyn College Alumni Association. lyn in the 1940s?

What did you do after getting your degree We were a large family that included my from Brooklyn College? parents, Anna and Philip Kimmel, and me and I took a New York State Civil Service test my siblings, Gladys and Fred. My father had a Fred Chernow and was assigned to the Housing Department, wholesale shoe business that went bust in the depression. where I served on many levels for 40 years. During that My mother stepped in to become the family breadwinner. time I earned a graduate degree from Columbia’s School She pinched, saved, and borrowed money to buy residen- of Architecture. I married a Brooklyn College sweetheart, tial real estate. Eventually, she owned two multiple dwell- Sylvia Ducker, who was my wife for 67 years. As a career ings on Gates Avenue, which housed very low-income civil servant for the NYS Division of Housing and Comfamilies. They paid my mother $7 a week rent in the 1930s munity Renewal I devised and implemented the Shared and $9 a week in the 1940s. My mother felt that low-in- Housing Option Program (SHOP), among other projects.

Where did you live with your family? come minority families could pay their rent weekly more Continued on Page 14 easily than monthly, and she was right.

Housing Innovator Howard Kimmel.

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Chernow’s Streaming Suggestions

92nd St. Y Program

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Fred Chernow hosted the 92nd St. Y program, “Chris Cuomo with Thane Rosenbaum,” Monday, March 18th in the VIP Room.

By Fred Chernow Cultural Programs Chairman Some residents complain that they have Netflix and/or Amazon Prime but still don’t know what to watch. Here are a half dozen recommendations based on praise from your neighbors. If you would like to recommend a film or series, send me an e-mail at FCmemory@gmail.com and our committee will review your suggestion before it is included.

The Widow (Amazon–8 episodes) A widow’s life is upended when she suspects her husband, who supposedly died in a plane wreck is still alive. She goes to the Congo where the plane crashed in order to seek the truth. A suspenseful drama with exotic scenery and fine performances and unique plot twists.

Kaminsky Method (Netflix–8 episodes) Comedy starring Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin as two aging men in show business.

Douglas is a much-divorced actor and drama school owner and Arkin is his agent and longtime friend who is recently widowed.

A touching and humorous portrait of failing masculinity. A bittersweet bromance with hilarious moments and memorable dialogue.

White Dragon (Amazon–8 episodes) A British professor tries to unravel the mystery surrounding his wife’s sudden death while visiting Hong Kong. An above average

crime drama involving a car accident, an exHong Kong policeman, corrupt government, and a Eurasian young woman. Intelligent performances build to a sizzling conclusion.

Bodyguard (Netflix–6 episodes) A contemporary film about a volatile war veteran now working for the London police where he’s assigned to protect the ambitious Home Secretary. The action-filled plot pits the police and government agencies against one another. A combination of political conspiracy thriller and police procedural.

After the Storm (Amazon–film) A tender story of a once-successful Japanese novelist who now is addicted to gambling and takes a job as a private detective.

He is divorced, tries to reconcile with his aging mother, and spends time snooping on his ex-wife while trying to woo his 11-yearold son with gifts. During a storm, the three generations spend the night together in his mother’s Tokyo apartment. A touching film.

The Cakemaker (Netflix–film) A gay German baker and an Israeli widow share a loss. Brief scenes in Berlin while most of the film takes place in Jerusalem. A tender love triangle with one missing member. A well-crafted story with beautifully drawn characters. Depicts frictions between religious and non-religious Jews in contemporary Israel as well as an unusual love story.

DA Candidates Forum at NST

By Felice Hannah NST PAC Chairperson The Queens County Bar Association has selected North Shore Towers to host a forum for candidates running for the Office of District Attorney of Queens County. The Primary Election will be held June 25th, and the General Election in November. After 28 years a newly elected Queens District Attorney will take office in January 2019.

The position of Queens District Attorney has been held by the Honorable Richard Brown since 1991, who is resigning on June 1st. This will be the first time NST will host this important event. The forum is co-sponsored by the Queens Bar Association and the NST Political Action Committee, Hon. Joseph DeFelice, Esq., former Pres. of the Queens Bar Association, will be the Moderator. Hon. Geoffrey Mazel, Co-Chairperson Coop/Condo Law Committee of the Queens County Bar Association, will be the host . You are invited to attend at the Towers on the Green, Tuesday, May 7th, 7:00 pm.

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t’s hard to believe, but this month our welcomed, since she provides insight into Cinema Club is one year old. It was character analysis and personality traits. the brainchild of Steering Committee Our own board member, Felice Hannah, member Carol Klinger, along with Gloria gave a compelling talk on her experiences Beck, Chickie Kaufman, and Mimi Radin. with the actual “Green Book” and its impact I was asked to lead the movie review on residents traveling down South. Young sessions, which morphed into monthly filmmaker Benny Scheckner attended meetings held in the theater to discuss several review sessions and offered very the selected film. Our audience interesting observations about is growing and the program has camera work, editing, and other been opened up to the entire North technical areas of filmmaking that Shore Towers community. impact the finished movie.

None of this would have been If you want to attend our possible without the cooperation movie review sessions, look for and partnership of the theater’s flyers with the yellow rose in the Vicki Mazel co-manager, Howard Simon. mailrooms, the coffee shop, and at In addition to supplying trailers of the the top of the stairway leading down to the designated film, he offers movie insight movie theater.

So What Else is New? Playtime! and information on upcoming films in our A new program has been launched for movie theater.

Our selections thus far have been the Women’s Club–a play reading group well received, and several have won workshop. Under the leadership of member Oscars, Golden Globes, and People’s Eleanor Ullrich, the program will be held Choice in different categories. The recent on Friday, March 29th and April 1st in the Oscar winners included Best Picture, Coleridge Lounge, Room 1, from 11:00 am “Green Book;” Best Supporting Actor, to 12:30 pm. A selected play will be read Marhershala Ali; Best Adapted Screenplay, aloud and discussed by participants. Copies “BlackKkKlansman,” and Best Song, of the play will be made available. We are “Shallow,” from “A Star is Born.” Glenn almost at capacity membership for this new Close was also accorded a Golden Globe for and innovative addition to our schedule.

Please contact Eleanor Ulrich at (718) 225“The Wife,” another reviewed film.

The films discussed in 2018 to the present 0102 if you wish to attend.

Meetings: Wednesday, March 27th, 7:15 represented diverse subjects and genres ranging from the Holocaust, Ku Klux Klan, pm, Towers On the Green (change of venue). terrorism, and even baseball. The following Speaker Marilyn Carminio, topic: Queen movies were reviewed by our audience: Elizabeth II–The Early Years (in honor of “The Phantom Thread;” “Three Identical Women’s History month).

Wednesday, April 24, 7:15 pm, Strangers;” “Raid on Entebbe;” “A Bag of Marbles;” “The Catcher Was a Spy;” downstairs card room. Speakers: Professors “The Wife;” “Beirut;” “A Star Is Born;” “ Howard Ehrlich and Harvey Sackowitz.

BlackKkKlansman;” “The Green Book,” Topic: Jewish Gangsters (who were kind to their mothers). and “The Upside.”

Good Golly Big Jolly, annual luncheon, Guest speakers have been invited to offer their expertise on certain films. Regular Wednesday, May 15th, 12:00 pm, The participation by Dr. Nurit Israeli is always Jolly Fisherman Restaurant, $27 per person

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Remember, always check the newspaper and mailrooms for future events. Workshops and events in creative art, health, theater and museum trips are always being planned. We look forward to the beginning of spring.

Passover and Easter holidays, and our southern sisters returning to North Shore Towers.

More to come. We’re never done, so stay tuned in.

Special Concert Offering

By Vicki Mazel Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington is hosting a special concert by virtuoso pianist John Bayless on Saturday, April 27th, at 8:00 pm. Bayless had been concertizing all over the world until a stroke left him isolated from the musical life he’d always known, but now he’s back.

Bayless has put together an inspirational and humorous one-man show with writerdirector Stewart M. Schulman, a Towers resident.

The theater on Main Street will present the return to the stage of this worldrenowned concert pianist, composer, and recording artist in the world premiere of his new one-man show. “One Hand, One Heart,” featuring music by Gershwin, Bernstein, Puccini, Mancini to name a few. Bayless will take the audience on the amazing journey of his life through his music–his highs, his lows and to his “second act” concertizing after his stroke with his left hand alone.

The evening is being sponsored by Paula Kaminsky Davis and Angela Jaggar and will be performed in the Jeanne Rimsky Theater. Guest artists include singer Mia Pinero and dancer Meredith Fages of Heidi Latsky Dance, as well as other surprises. A documentary film crew will be recording the performance as part of a feature-length documentary currently in production titled “Left Alone,” that will share Bayless’s inspiring true story. Watching his spirit transcend great adversity, his journey back to the concert stage represents the highest form of human strength and inspiration.

NST residents are being offered a discount for the performance. Tickets are on sale now at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main Street, Port Washington, NY 11050. The Box Office number is (516) 767-6444, and the theater website is landmarkonmainstreet.org. A special code has been created for Towers residents. Just type in or mention the code “NST” and you will receive a $5 discount off your ticket.

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aking up April 1st, hurray, hur- Maybe I should attend the movie which ray! April Fool’s day, a day when changes daily in our theater. instead of making jokes, I do I could go downstairs and have an ice my fantasizing. First thing I do is read the cream cone in the Häagen-Dazs® store North Shore Towers daily newsletter which which has just opened. If I weren’t so lazy, has been placed at my door describing the I would go to the golf driving range and activities available today. practice my drives, or go to the back wall I call downstairs for my car, which will at the tennis courts and hit some balls. Of be delivered clean and sparkling to course, the new fitness track in our the front door of the building. My outdoor park is always available car is nice and warm as it arrives for a fast walk or run. from our heated garage. I drive I am glad I remembered to out of the NST gates, which have make a reservation at our fivebeen newly polished to show off star restaurant, which tonight is our beautiful plantings. serving lobster and filet mignon.

Pat Tulchin After shopping at the local With a full tummy and a fun day stores, I come back to my thermostatically behind me, I head to the VIP room for some heat-controlled apartment and decide to first-class entertainment. Then it is upstairs order lunch. Within minutes my corned beef to get ready for tomorrow.

Remember, this was a fantasy. Hope on rye is delivered, hot and tasty.

Now come the big decisions. Do I go you end up smiling. Why not share a joke down to the card room, where at 3:00 pm or two with a neighbor. It’s always good to complimentary tea, coffee, and delicious laugh together! cookies are served to our card players?

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The North Shore Towers management and engineering staff have provided the following update to last issue’s interview with Bd. President Dr. Stanley Goldsmith.

Only the portion of the expansion joints will be replaced where required, which is mainly in the roadways. The expansion joint replacement portion of the project was estimated to be around $400,000 (not $1 million as stated last issue). The contractor was selected and approved by the board after drawings and plans were completed as part of the bid package.

The structural concern was not from the leaking expansion joints, but rather the loading from the large trees on the garage deck. Although those trees have been removed, it is still necessary to address the structural integrity, officials said.

Finally, they said that during rainstorms the open ramps will result in water within the garage itself despite resolution of the structural problems described.

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Howard Kimmel Continued from Page 14 My dream was to live in the Village of Thomaston, which was in central Great Neck and was more affordable than other Great Neck communities. By then we had three children and were impressed with its excellent schools and location near the LIRR train station. I bought an old house in 1957 at 235 Scheck Avenue. It had a buildable lot next to it. I ignored the vacant house and built my home on the adjacent lot for $20,200. Years later I rehabilitated the old house and sold it for the original price of the double lot plus the cost of improving it. The resulting cost of the double lot became $0. Fifty-seven years later, I sold it for a substantial increase.

What were some of your activities when living in Great Neck?

I was a Village Board Trustee for 10 years and served on the Board of Zoning Appeals for another 10 years. The Village of Thomaston Civic association was largely my creation.

In my 40 professional years at the Department of Housing, I managed the NYC Housing Authority, Trump Village, Co-op City and scores of other developments.

I am most proud of my final seven years

when I created and planned the use of the Shared Housing Option Program (SHOP), which was utilized by over 100 New York State agencies.

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In 1982, I became the NYS official in charge of all senior citizens housing programs in the state. In 1984, together with my sister and brother, we set up the Anna and Philip Kimmel Foundation (APK) devoted to assisting seniors in need of affordable housing. Our crowning achievement was the Apex Senior Citizens Housing complex. What made it unique was that it included shared units. The shared units were designed to accommodate two unrelated seniors, who are matched as living companions by professional social workers. This was designed to reduce loneliness and further impoverishment.

Apex was built by the not for profit APK. Each shared apartment has two large, 180 square foot bedrooms, and each bedroom has a three-fixture private bathroom.

In the kitchen, there are two of everything, including two refrigerators. There is also a dining room and living room.

At the outset, I rented these apartments for $830 per month, with each sharer paying $415 per month. Fifteen years later they paid $490 per month. It was built in the hamlet of New Cassel, with a Westbury

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As one woman living in Apex recalled, “Where I was living before, I cooked on a hot plate and washed my dishes in the bathtub. Now, for less money I have a full kitchen.”

Apex II was built in 2009 for families, not single seniors. The Nassau County Police Department advised me against that area because of its high crime rate. They did give me support and the New Cassel area prospered. More shops opened and it became an area to go to, not escape from.

I invested 15 years of my life at Apex I and Apex II without monetary rewards but with a great deal of personal satisfaction.

What keeps you busy now?

My dear wife Sylvia and I moved into NST in March 2015. Unfortunately, Sylvia was never well enough to enjoy the many amenities and she passed away too soon. I became active in the Special Projects and Political Action Committees. A little over a year ago I had an operation that slowed me down. But, at 93, I stay active in the wonderful community in which I now live.

The Brooklyn College Connection

By Edwina Krutick The Brooklyn College Alumni Group gathered together for an informative and well-attended talk given by the Director of Alumni affairs, Lisa Dicce, on Wednesday, February 20th. Her topic was Brooklyn College, 89 years and the changes since we were there. On Wednesday, March 13th Fred Chernow discussed Memory Improvement for Seniors. We are calling all Brooklyn College graduates to attend our next meeting on Wednesday, April 24 at 10:30 am in the Coleridge Lounge.

‘Waking Lions’ Hadassah Book Club Choice

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IN SALES AT NORTH SHORE TOWERS FOR 28 CONSECUTIVE YEARS!!

THINK NorTH SHore TowerS, THINK...

ANNETTE KROLL!!

Rarely Available! Unique Opportunity!

16 • TOWER TIMES • April 2019

ENJOY AN UNPARALLELED, LUXURIOUS 2,780 SQUARE FOOT “RANCH” AT NST!! THE VERY BEST LOCATION WITH THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER BRIDGE, WATER, GOLF, CITY SKYLINE AND SUNSET “V”IEWS FROM THIS ONE OF A KIND RENOVATED AND RE-DESIGNED 4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH BEAUTY! SPECTACULAR WEST EXPOSURE! Panoramic, unobstructed views from every room and from your large walk-out Terrace and three Balconies. Gracious entrance foyer. Fabulous, elegant, expansive opened LR, formal DR and family room / DEN. Enlarged renovated EIK with windowed dinette, stainless appliances and granite counters. Beautiful marble floors. Separate laundry area with washer / dryer. Oversized spacious master bedroom suite with separate sitting room. “His and Her” beautifully renovated enlarged bathrooms, with stall shower and a Jacuzzi. Incredible closets throughout, including a huge room sized outfitted walk-in. All of this plus an additional 625 sq ft guest suite / private office with its own entrance, kitchen, full bath, Balcony and sliding glass doors, overlooking bridge, water and city skyline views! Many, many custom extras throughout! Includes indoor parking. DON’T MISS SEEING THIS “ONE OF A KIND,” POSSIBLE “MOTHER / DAUGHTER” LAYOUT! MAKE YOUR MOVE AN EASY ONE WITH THIS ULTIMATE NEW HOME! DRAMATICAllY REDUCED! OFFERED AT $1,200,000.

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