Volume 25, Issue 4
Serving the residents of North Shore Towers since 1995
April 2020
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Coronavirus Meeting
Gen. Manager Glen Kotowski, Dr. Stanley Goldsmith, Dr. Gabriela Solis, Bd. Director Fred Chernow
Covid-19 TOWERS TALES:
Donald Feinsod
MEN’S CLUB LECTURER:
Author Saul Fathi
What to Know
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Coronavirus Meeting By Barbara Levy
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he North Shore Towers Bd. of Directors hosted a seminar on Wednesday, March 11th, presented by Dr. Gabriela Solis of Northwell Health to educate residents on health policies to prevent the spread of the new Coronavirus pandemic. Good personal hygiene and sanitizing everything touchable in the home were among the suggestions made to protect the community from becoming ill. Sanitizing stations have been installed in the three lobbies and the maintenance department is following a daily sanitizing schedule in all public areas of the buildings, as suggested by the NYC Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control. The co-op’s Verticon units recirculate the air, and 100 percent fresh air is being pumped into the building’s halls. Porters in the lobbies wipe anything that is touched, including elevator buttons and handles on carts. In the VIP area, anything touchable, including equipment in the aerobics room, gym, and elevators, is being treated with sanitized wipes. Dr. Solis discussed the history of the outbreak, which started in China then spread to become the current pandemic. The Coronavirus is part of the family of viruses that causes colds and SARS. Respiratory symptoms and coughs are usually present and the virus can be transmitted within a six-foot area. Travelers on planes and trains can easily transmit the virus, which is now stable in China and in increasing numbers in other countries.
Those over 80 years of age, with or without chronic diseases such as cardiac problems and diabetes, are more vulnerable. The symptoms include fever and cough, and if they occur a physician should be called. Hand washing for enough time to sing “Happy Birthday” twice should be done often by all members of the family to cut down transmission rate. Doctors say those who contract the Coronavirus should self-isolate and be treated by a qualified medical care provider. Restrict contact with the family to avoid transmitting the disease. The City Bd. of Health should also be notified. Dr. Solis told the audience that, “Panic and A SIGN OF THE TIMES: A North Shore Towers hand sanitizer station. hysteria won’t make you healthier.” Rational things to do include listening to the Events will be canceled to avoid mass transmission of the in-house channels 994 and 995 to stay informed, and virus. Wash your hands frequently, avoid touching people by keeping up with the news in newspapers and on TV. and don’t permit them to touch you. Things to avoid during this time include large crowds, touching your face, and boarding cruise ships. Sanitize your kitchen and bath, clean tables, doorknobs, lamp switches and anything touchable at home. Follow CDC instructions on how to take care of yourself at home. Get medical attention when needed. Vaccines are not available tively. Given the history of where it first emerged, bats yet, although some reports expect that they may be ready remain a probable culprit. Buying live animals in large, in a year. Sneeze into your elbow, wash hands often, and crowded outdoor markets is common in China. avoid touching your face. Like other coronaviruses, the COVID-19 virus infilThose over 80 years of age, with and without chronic trates the airways and resides in the lungs; these pathodiseases, are the most vulnerable and should follow their gens can cause severe forms of viral pneumonia, which doctor’s advice carefully. in some cases leads to death. Many scheduled events at the Towers and the surroundHow many people die of COVID-19 depends on ing area will be canceled, so always check before attemptthe kind of health care they receive. In China, death ing to attend anything involving the general public. rates are much higher in Hubei province than the rest If you do feel sick, stay home. If you feel well but are of the country, in part because of the poor quality of at a more vulnerable age, over 75, follow videos on the local care. in-house channel 995. Cable television, Netflix and AmaPeople who are immuno-suppressed, as well as the zon offer a variety of entertainment when stuck at home. elderly, are more at risk, and those with pre-existing ill“Sense and Sensibility,” based on a popular Jane Austen nesses are more likely to get seriously ill. novel was shown last week and will be shown again. The true death rate could turn out to be similar to Wash your hands well, take your prescriptions and vithat of severe seasonal flu, below one percent. The vast tamins regularly and keep your chin up. majority of COVID-19 cases, about 80 percent, appear We are grateful that we live in NST and that this is the to be mild, causing cold-like symptoms like coughing, warmest winter we’ve ever had. We appreciate our famshortness of breath and fever. Some people never know ily, our friends and our good luck in living the life that we Continued on Page 4 enjoy so much.
What to Know About Covid-19 By Judy Paris, RN, BSN, MSN
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s COVID-19 spreads around the globe, so does misinformation. Here are some facts about the virus and the infection it causes. It’s important to know your source of information. Accurate facts come from sources such as the CDC (Center for Disease Control), WHO (World Health Organization), appropriate government agencies, information from reputable qualified people, scientists, and knowledgeable health care workers. These are the sources of the following information. Also, there are regular updates from the CDC at www.cdc.com. What is it? Coronaviruses comprise an entire branch of the virus family tree including disease-causing pathogens behind the flu, SARS, MERS and several variants of the common cold. An animal reservoir has yet to be pinpointed defini-
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Covid-19 Continued from Page 3 they’re infected. How is it Transmitted? The virus is capable of moving directly from person to person through tiny respiratory droplets produced when an infected person talks, coughs or sneezes. So it exits from the mouth or nose. It travels through the air to settle directly on skin or frequently touched surfaces, like doorknobs. If you touch surfaces that may be contaminated, or are close to someone who has coughed or sneezed, and then touch your nose or your mouth, you’re ultimately bringing that virus closer to contact with the parts of your body that can get infected. It doesn’t infect you through your skin, it infects you through your respiratory tract. Droplets landing on surfaces are infectious for up to 4-5 days or more depending on the surface. Three feet or less appears to be the distance the virus could travel. To Avoid Infection: One of the most important steps to preventing the spread of viral and bacterial infections is also the simplest: wash your hands the right way after touching a potentially contaminated surface. The CDC and other reliable sources recommend the same preventative actions one should follow during flu season: •Cancel trips to areas under a CDC Warning Level Three or Alert Level Two. This currently includes China, Iran, Japan, South Korea, and Italy. Check updates regularly at www.cdc.com. •Stay home from work or school if you do get sick. •Avoid close contact with people who are sick–within six feet. •Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, nose, and mouth. ·Use your knuckles instead of the hand when you can (elevator button, closing a door). •Cover your cough or sneeze with your hand, arm or tissue (then throw the tissue in the trash and wash up). •No handshaking–use fist or elbow bump. •Clean and disinfect touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. Don’t use these products on your skin. •Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. •Though soap may not destroy viruses, it plays a big role in dislodging them from the skin.
•Plain soap is best. Skip antibacterial products. There’s no evidence that they work any better against viruses. •If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol. •Keep a hand sanitizer in the car–use when you pump gas, etc. •Remember you’re not only protecting yourself, but also trying to protect others. •Don’t believe all the ads from companies about the effectiveness of their products. Most are hype. •Stop buying masks! The Surgeon General & CDC say they won’t protect from coronavirus. •Most face masks, including loosefitting surgical masks, are not effective at protecting individuals from respiratory diseases. •The virus itself is so small that it can penetrate the mask, so it literally does nothing for you. •Special face masks should only be used by health care workers and people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. Current Treatment: There are dozens of vaccines in the pipeline to prevent Covid-19. All around the world research for a vaccine has become a priority. They won’t be available for at least a year and must be tested for safety. Research is underway to treat people who have contracted Covid-19. There is not yet an approved antiviral drug for the virus, although several are being tested. Right now doctors can recommend only the usual remedies for any viral illness: rest, medicine to reduce pain and fever, and fluids to avoid dehydration. The U.S. has ramped up its diagnostic efforts, which will undoubtedly reveal more cases. These reports aren’t necessarily an indication that the virus is spreading faster, only that health officials are becoming more aware of its movements within American borders. According to Johns Hopkins University, it’s important to remember that thousands of people around the world have already recovered from the disease, many never knowing they had it. We should prepare, not just because we may feel personally at risk, but so that we can help lessen the risk for everyone. We should prepare not because we are facing a doomsday scenario out of our control, but because we can alter every aspect of this risk to society. Above all, don’t panic. Don’t let fear and emotion drive the response to this virus. Infection is by no means a death sentence, and should not be treated as one.
Towers Tales: Dermatologist Donald Feinsod By Fred Chernow
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ouldn’t it be nice to have an experienced and respected dermatologist whose office you could walk to? Someone with a large and devoted following on the South Shore of Long Island who now lives at NST? Dr. Feinsod has years of experience on two continents and keeps active by treating patients on Fridays in the Arcade Office of our dentist. Dr. Abraham Borenstein, who is off on Fridays. His wife June is the office manager and you can make an appointment by calling: (347) 408-4646. Dr. Feinsod is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and is a frequent speaker at their conventions, like the one in San Antonio, Texas. Where did you grow up? I was one of three children growing up in Rego Park, Queens. I graduated from Forest Hills High School and went on to Bethany College in West Virginia, where I earned a B.S. degree. Bethany was one of my choices because of its fine pre-medical
and pre-dental programs. In 1968 I married June Dworkin, a South Shore native. After she graduated from Adelphi University she earned a Master’s degree and became a secondary school Spanish teacher at Lawrence JHS and HS. What’s unusual about your family? The chances of giving birth to twins is one in 250. Both June and I are twins. Our children are fraternal twins: Michael and Melissa. Michael is a successful attorney and lives in Roslyn. Melissa lives in Delray Beach, Florida and is a pediatrician. Where did you spend your extended honeymoon? In 1968, one day after getting married, we flew to Israel. I enrolled in Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem, where I earned my medical degree. I followed this up with a rotating internship in St. John, Newfoundland. After college and before medical school I worked for Nikon Camera in product development. Always interested in inventing products, I developed a microscope light for the evaluation of medical specimens without physically staining the specimen. I also helped develop a retinal/
fundus camera. What came next? I completed my residency at Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, becoming the chief resident in dermatology. We
settled on the South Shore, in Hewlett and Atlantic Beach for 30 years. My dermatology practice grew and I became certified in dermatology surgery as well. Continued on Page 14
June and Donald Feinsod.
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s President of the Men’s Club I to fill up. This behavior Is unacceptable. have received many requests for Please consider your neighbors and use it information about the Coronavirus for individual cleansing only. and how are we going to proceed with our Steve: What if a resident tests positive events. It was unanimous with our board for the virus? that all of our future events will be postFred: If we have reason to believe that poned, which include current events, bin- a resident may have contracted the virus go, luncheons, and dinners, until consid- we will seek information directly from the ered prudent to resume. resident. We will then confirm if But that left many unanswered the resident has alerted appropriate questions, so I reached out to Fred health authorities and his or her Chernow, our Board President of physician. We will communicate NST, for a question and answer privately via telephone concerning sit-down. how the resident intends to Steve: Fred, what are we manage the illness. Will they doing to learn more about the Steve Auerbach self-quarantine? Boards do not have the ability to direct the behavior Coronavirus? Fred: Residents have received two letters of a resident. Privacy considerations giving procedures for the prevention of are paramount and naming the infected the spread of the virus. The second letter individual will be avoided. (If the infected described the steps management is taking person is not following protocol, such as regarding disinfection, hand sanitizers, going to the compactor or retrieving mail, then the board has the right to notify the wipes, etc. As you can imagine, the liquid sanitizer New York City Department of Health for is in short supply. Management searched the follow up.) Steve: Where can we find the most tri-state area and found San-It, which is 65 percent alcohol. Other hand sanitizers are 60 updated information about this virus? Is percent alcohol. Sadly, some of our residents there a number we can call? Continued on Page 11 have gone to the dispensers with large jars
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Men’s Club: Author-Lecturer Saul Fathi By Howard Arkin
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he North Shore Towers Men’s Club was pleased to welcome Saul Fathi as the evening’s guest speaker on Thursday, February 13th. A noted author and lecturer, Fathi was born in 1938 to a prominent Jewish family living in Baghdad, Iraq. Following the independence of Israel in 1948, a wave of antisemitism occurred in Iraq. Rather than face religious persecution, Fathi’s family chose to flee to this newly formed state. Fathi was now embarking on the phase of his life that would eventually bring him “Full Circle,” which would aptly be
the title of one of the many books he authored. In Israel, he received an electrical engineering degree from the Israeli Airfare Academy of Aeronautics and practiced as a certified electrical engineer. The year 1958 found Fathi in Brasilia, Brazil, where he started his own engineering business. He was then on to the United States on a student exchange visa where in return for a three-year army commitment Fathi received free college tuition as well as United States citizenship. He eventually received his degree from the University of Virginia and went on to work as an executive at several Fortune 500 companies. Fathi retired in 2003 and now resides with his wife Rachelle in Central Islip. Before beginning his lecture, Fathi
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on your face the entire day. I am told that I should not be political, so I will not mention the names of the three men who are currently running for president. However, one member said that one of those three will be responsible for one million deaths due to his mishandling of the current Coronavirus. I think he does not like that man. Someone else said that there were only a few Purell hand sanitizers left on the NST grocery shelf. I could see a mad dash to the store–after breakfast of course. One member saw the current crises possibly leading into the influenza epidemic of 1918 or worse, the bubonic plague. Despite some of the silly things that I have heard at the table I’m extremely grateful for having had the opportunity to listen and learn from my well-informed and smart table mates. This is what keeps me coming back three days a week. If you are a member of the Men’s Club and you have not come down to any of the breakfast you are missing something. Don’t let the picture of the empty table fool you. Quite often seats have to be added. See you soon.
Coronavirus Response Continued from Page 11 Fred: Residents seeking more information on reporting suspected cases may call the NYC DOH at (212) 6399675. They take calls 24 hours each day. They also have the latest information on the disease. You will be connected with a live person. Be prepared to wait on the phone, as I did, for three minutes. Steve: If need be can our residents reach out to you with questions? Fred: This is a difficult time for everyone. But I think it is important to provide our residents with the necessary
information should one of their neighbors become infected. We have worked together to manage difficult situations in the past. I look forward to working with our residents to manage this crisis together. If you have a specific question you can write to me at FCmemory@gmail.com. Steve: Fred, I thank you for your time and for answering all our questions that everyone is concerned with. Fred: It was my pleasure, contact me at any time for any questions you may have.
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Having spent many hours reading about management should follow. This has been and watching our current politics; lately it the cause of much difficulty. Just think how occurs to me that we at North Shore Towers many times we have been told a decision has been made, only to find out that the decision will soon be holding our own elections. had been changed a month or so I am torn as to what I should do. later. This is happening over and For four years I have been writing over again; the parking lot, the VIP an article for the Tower Times room, and the outside front circle (hard to believe it has been that are all perfect examples. Do you many years) and I never delved remember having seen a sketch of into NST politics. I have always what our outside circle will look kept my distance on political like? I do not. I could go on and issues and the decisions, or lack of Pat Tulchin on, but the purpose of this article them, that I see being made by our board of directors and management. Now, I is to beg some of our very knowledgeable feel, I must speak out. residents, who are well equipped to offer First, let me say that I know being a board their experience and smarts, to run in member at NST is an extremely difficult our coming election. Our newer board task. We have 1,800 apartments, which members need support to make the changes means we have over 2,500 residents. I do not necessary for the betterment of NST. They know about you, but when I go out to lunch are struggling. Why should there even with five friends we always end up with at be a discussion of whether or not a board least three different decisions on whatever member should be able to receive copies of subject we are discussing, so how can a past information or contracts? board ever please 2,500 people? It would be helpful if each resident at Last year NST had an election wherein NST was more respectful of our board two fairly new, dedicated residents opted to members. Do not stop at their table when run for the board along with others who have they are eating to discuss a problem; do not lived here for a while. The new residents had corner them in the hall or elevator to speak a platform of making changes and coming to to them. They too deserve to enjoy life here terms with some of the problems that have without being harassed or rudely spoken to. occurred due to the aging (not the people, In turn, I would suggest that board members which needs to be addressed) but of our understand the frustration that residents buildings. The newer members were elected have in not really knowing what is going on. because of their qualifications and the fact My hope is that we start, NOW, to that many of our residents felt there was a encourage qualified residents to consider need for some major changes to be made in running for our board. We need to remind the way our board and management were them that they will also benefit from our handling different situations. new, revised, NST and we will truly be Over time there seems to be a feeling grateful for their efforts. that the board should be the directors and
passed out papers highlighting 12 topics that he would be discussing. The subjects ranged from North Korea and South Korea, and the Middle East, as well as the current Ukrainian situation. Given the time constraints of the lecture, it would seem impossible to cover all of those topics, and unfortunately it was. Being a history buff myself, I found Fathi’s recollection of history to be quite accurate, yet some of his personal views to be rather controversial. His first view that was controversial was his argument that unification between North and South Korea would be mutually beneficial, but he places almost all of the responsibility on South Korea. Fathi also expressed a controversial view regarding the territory of Crimea. He argues that because Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union and Russia for 300 years that they should understand that Russia is entitled to Crimea. He also argues that Ukraine should not be a member of either NATO or the EU. I think that most people in this country would disagree. Fathi proved to have a tremendous knowledge of history and provided a very stimulating lecture. I am sure that we will hear from him again soon. * * * About 15 minutes after the photo (right) was taken club members began to arrive. You could then expect to hear conversations the likes of which have not been heard since those that were spoken at the Algonquin Round Table almost a century ago. Some of the discussions are enlightening, outrageous and many are extremely humorous. Some of them are bound to keep a smile
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Ehrlich and Sack: The Profs Are Back By Vicki Mazel
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opular St. John’s history professors, Howard Ehrlich, and Harvey Sackowitz are returning to the Women’s Club stage for their presentation of “Behind Closed Doors–The Private Lives of Presidents And First Ladies.” The program will take place in the large card room on Wednesday, April 23rd at 7:15 p.m. Sharing their expertise with us in the areas of American presidential history, the dynamic duo will lift the curtain on some of the private workings of marital relationships in the White House. We are looking forward to this sneak peek into elements of human behavior that may have shaped history. Cinema Club–The Song of Names On Monday, March 23rd, the Cinema Club review of “The Song of Names” will be another notch in the belt of fine films offered by our North Shoe Towers Movie theater. The film, which was held over due to its popularity, explores the unique relationship of two men who form a special connection to each other in their childhood. A privileged young Englishman and a Polish immigrant who is a violin prodigy bought up as brothers is where the backdrop of World War II sets the stage for the journeys of separation. This forms the raison d’être for the film, which covers decades of time and experiences on several continents. The exquisite violin music enhances the soundtrack of this absorbing and haunting film. Background and analysis of the film’s characters are provided by discussion leaders Vicki Mazel and Dr. Nurit Israel. The movie review programs are open to all residents and are held in the movie theater at 11:00 am on a designated Monday. A trail-
er of the selected film is shown. Notices are posted at the movie theater box office, the coffee shop entrance, and in all mailrooms. News From The South On Thursday, February 27th, 20 members of the North Shore Towers Women’s Club South visited the Morikami Museum, the only Japanese museum in the United States. The docents escorted us through beautiful gardens and spotlighted many things that are unique about them. Next was a fascinating exhibit about Japanese anime, the shortened variant of the English word “animation,” which refers to Japanese animated films. Anime is especially popular with younger audiences in the U.S., although the roots of this global industry are firmly planted in Japan. A Bento Box was provided for lunch, including wonderful Japanese foods. The day was capped off with a visit to the gift shop to explore all the interesting unique items. Thus ended a wonderful day filled with camaraderie and exploring a different culture to enhance our global perspective. With winter at an end, we will soon be returning to North Shore Towers to reunite with our members up North and continue our activities together. Women’s Club Calendar Playtime with Eleanor Ulrich, Friday, April 3rd, completion of “An Ideal Husband” by Oscar Wilde, 11:00 am-12:30 pm Coleridge Lounge. Friday, May 1 and Friday, May 8th, “Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward, $10 book fee (subsidized by Women’s Club), 11:00 am-12:30 pm Coleridge Lounge. Wednesday, April 22nd, 7:15 pm, Large Card Room, “The Private Lives Of Presidents and First Ladies,” Professors Howard Ehrlich and Harvey Sackowitz. Annual Spring Luncheon, Jolly Fisherman Restaurant Valet Parking, Wednesday, May 13, 12:00 pm $28 per person (Subsi-
The Viv Vincent Trio will be returning for a country music concert and dessert party. There will be many more events to please the ear, the eyes, the mind, the stomach, and the soul, so stay tuned. In order to participate in our programs, you must be a dues-paying member. Our new dues year starts in July, and membership tables will be available at all of our upcoming meetings and programs. Dues are $25. Please include Phone Number, Apartment Number, and E-mail Address on the back of all checks. See building representatives listed above. Please note: All activities are subject to the limitations caused by the Coronavirus. In the event of cancellations or postponements please check posters on the entrance to the coffee shop and all mailrooms for information.
Go On With Your Life By Fred Chernow It’s perfectly normal to feel anxious about the emerging coronavirus, but we must put it in perspective. Of course, take normal healthy precautions, like washing your hands regularly and thoroughly. But don’t put your life on hold. Continue to enjoy those simple pleasures, like a carefully prepared meal in a nearby Chinese restaurant, Pearl East on Northern Boulevard. For years I’ve treasured the fresh,
authentic dishes made with locally purchased ingredients. None of the food is imported and the kitchen staff has worked there for most of the 20-year reign of Cathy Huang, the ever-present owner. She constantly oversees the chefs, food handlers and servers. Here you can enjoy classic dishes, sushi, and an innovative menu in a refined and immaculate setting. Give your TV a rest and relish a five-star meal minutes from your apartment without any angst.
Cathy Huang, Vera Frankel, and Fred Chernow.
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NST’s Women’s Club South at Morikami museum, Florida.
dized by Women’s Club). Leave checks at Concierge desk with your building representative: Building One, 3E Anita Levien; Building Two, 9M, Marilyn Goldberg; Building Three, 1T Chickie Kaufman. Put separate checks in one envelope with seating requests. Wednesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 27th, Workshop With Dr. Nurit Israeli, “Moving Beyond Loss,” 3:00-4:30 pm, Coleridge Lounge, $5 refundable signup fee. (If the workshop is filled another workshop will be provided on May 27th. No walk-ins will be permitted. Leave $5 refundable check at Concierge desk with your building representative (see listed above for names). In addition to all the above programs, plans are being developed for International Night with Spain as the designated country.
Dermatologist Donald Feinsod Continued from Page 5 Did your interest in developing new medical products continue? Yes, I invented and developed the number one prescribed topical medication for the treatment of acne. This led to developing a line of products that are now dispensed by dermatologists nation-wide. Most recently, I came up with a proprietary shaving mouse for the treatment of Sycoris barbae/razor irritation. Men with this problem now enjoy shaving with this product because it gets to the root of their problem skin. What do you enjoy doing when you are not practicing or inventing? We enjoy traveling around the globe. Our two favorite countries to visit are Israel and Italy, having returned there many times. Closer to home, we are very involved in philanthropy. We are major donors to Hadassah and the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Center. We’ve been hon-
ored by the UJA-Federation South Shore Division. We’ve hosted countless luncheons for Israel bonds and UJA. Our Hewlett Bay Park home was the site of many major fundraising events when at different times we hosted former Jerusalem mayor Ehud Barak, the famed Israeli artist, Yaacov Agam, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, and Tom Lantos, the first foreign-born Jewish Congressman. When did you come to NST? We moved here in November 2018 and love it. It’s truly stress-free living where most everything is taken care of for you. No hassles with snow removal, landscaping, security, etc. And the staff! Such extremely professional doormen and concierges. The gym and pools are a real plus, as well as the movie theater and the invited speakers. We’re so glad friends recommended NST to us. We now recommend it to others.
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Pages From Our Past first solo show, at the Shelter Rock Art Gallery beginning April 8th. The Building Two resident’s month-long exhibit will feature 25 to 30 of her unique water color-collage works, displaying vibrant three-dimensional realism. “It’s my own technique, and nobody else is doing this,” she said of her creations. “I have a background in illustration, and the use of light and shadow makes this different. My things look like photographs and are always correct in dimension size and proportion.” APRIL 2015 Movie Theater Mavens Anne and Henry Stampfels’ lives read like a wonderful old film, and now they are the new operators of the Towers Cinema. These two born and bred Long Islanders come by their interest in the movie business quite naturally. The Stampfels met at the Oceanside Theater in 1978. Anne had a job working as a secretary to a film booker in an office above the theater, and she took on a night job running the theater’s candy counter. The Stampfels had already spread their wings and purchased the Bellmore Movies, an oldfashioned single-screen house, in 1986, and then rented the Malverne Cinema in 1990, now a five-screen theater. $32M Cleanup of Unisys Site A $32 million state-ordered cleanup was planned for the former Unisys Corporation’s site, North Shore Towers’ Lake Success neighbor. The contaminated groundwater plume underneath the location had already spread to over 900 acres, and extraction wells were to be installed to rem-
edy the problem.
Abraham Lurie, Ph.D Abraham Lurie, Ph.D may well be called a Renaissance man for his contributions to the world of science, including organizing a professional organization and then became the Acting Chairman of the National Association of Psychiatric Social Workers.
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APRIL 2011 Obituary: Lester Reiss, 94 Lester Reiss, a 32-year resident of the Towers, active member of the UJA Federation, leader of troops liberating a concentration camp, professional baseball player, and businessman, died in Palm Beach, Florida, Saturday, February 12th. He was 94. Reiss and his wife, Ellie, moved from Chicago to North Shore Towers in 1979. He served as President of the Men’s Golf Club and was very involved in the Towers United Jewish Appeal efforts for over a quarter century, helping to raise millions of dollars with their annual Golf Tournament and Dinner-Dance. North Shore Towers...South Where do North Shore Towers snowbirds fly for the winter? More than 30 couples and singles head for the flower garden vistas in Greenacres, Florida, called the Fountains Country Club of Lake Worth. In many ways, The Fountains is North Shore Towers south. The Fountains was begun in 1972 and has undergone major expansions since then. Apartments overlook the three golf courses in the sprawling complex. There is a pub to have casual meals, as well as a formal restaurant. The fitness center covers 8,000 square feet to accommodate the active members, and there are 12 Har-Tru courts and spacious card rooms. Mixed Media Artist’s 1st Solo Show Mixed-media artist June Pollack was featured in her
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