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Volume 26, Issue 12

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December 2021

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NST Salutes Veterans

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orth Shore Towers residents gathered to salute veterans on Thursday, November 11th at Towers on the Green.

Board Director Theresa Oropallo led a tribute to the women who served during World War II, working in defense factories, as air wardens, driving buses and trains, and nearly 350,000 in the military.

“General Eisenhower stated on several occasions that he felt we could not win the war without the aid of women in uniform,” Oropallo said.

Women repaired airplanes, rigged parachutes, drove trucks, and flew aircraft, and some nurses even served near the front lines in the Army Nurse Corps, where 16 nurses were killed as a direct result of enemy fire. After the war, more than 16,000 nurses were decorated for bravery under fire and meritorious service, and 68 American servicewomen were captured as prisoners of war in the Philippines.

“Yet, women veterans still encountered roadblocks when they tried to take advantage of benefit programs like the GI Bill,” Oropallo said. “The nation was not ready for greater gender equality.”

She continued, “Though the total number of women who lost their lives in war is relatively small compared to the hundreds of thousands of American men killed, their sacrifices were no less.”

NST resident Bud Bank served six months of active duty in Fort Knox, Kentucky in the Army Transportation

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Debbie Markell speaking on behalf of the Borough President at the NST salute to veterans.

Russel Targroe and Mike Jones perform.

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Veteran Bob Bader addresses residents.

Corps, and then seven and a half years in the army reserve.

Two months after he received an honorable discharge, his unit was called up to go to Vietnam. “I was definitely willing to go, but by that time, I was married with two kids,” he said. “We lost so many good people, we all felt the same: we wanted to help, and we did.”

Bank said the North Shore Towers event was “a wonderful Veterans’ Day celebration. We had to bring in more and more chairs because the place was packed. Everything went very smoothly. We had some very good speakers and entertainment.”

Other resident veteran speakers included Dan Broad (Flying Tigers), Capt. Dan Nachmanoff (Berlin Wall), and Paul Stein (Korea).

Russell Hargrove and Mike Jones led the audience in patriotic songs, and local American Legion Post 103 Commander Sebastian D’Agostino conducted the flag salute.

Eagle Scout Andrew Ewanitz performed taps on his bugle.

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Men’s Club: Bingo and Bernstein

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he Men’s Club meeting was scheduled for 7.30 pm, but it is not unusual to see members arriving before 7:00 pm. No harm in a bit of socializing before this evening’s Bingo was to start.

Attendance is definitely on the upswing as the effects of the COV19 seem to be subsiding. This evening’s crowd numbered 51 members. That number figures to rise in the upcoming months.

As he has been doing over the past few years, Irwin Shanes called the evening’s games in his usual professional manner.

This evening he was ably assisted by Bob Mark, Paul Arden, Steve Auerbach and me.

My job is to take the Bingo equipment from the card room closet, get it to the table and return it to the closet after the games.

As you might have figured out, they gave me the easiest job, which I must say took me no time to master.

The games went very well this evening.

Not one player called out Bingo mistakenly. You could feel the tension rising during

the evening’s final game. Four prizes had already been won, but now the men were playing for the Big One. The winner turned out to be Bob Bader, which he accepted with his usual humility.

The upcoming Men’s Club events are: Thursday, Dec. 9th, 7:30 pm on Zoom with Jack Schnur. His topic is the life of Carl Reiner.

Tuesday, Dec 14th, club dinner at La Baraka at 6.30 pm.

Sunday, December 26th Bingo in the main card room at 7.30 pm. Gary Darche’s ‘Open Mic’ at 10.30 am.

For information, call Toby Horowitz at (718) 279-0082, or Jerry Siegel (347) 2354513.

Leonard Bernstein The Men’s Club subject on Wednesday, Nov. 10th’s Zoom meeting was “the celebration of Leonard Bernstein” Our speaker was Richard Knox, who has recently given talks on the golden age of radio and tv and the life and times of Rogers and Hammerstein. He is fast becoming the club’s resident lecturer. I’m sure that Jerry Siegel will be contacting him again.

Before Richards, the talk club president introduced us to Seymour Tester, the club’s

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newest member. We would be hearing from him later in the evening during the questions portion of the lecture. He would tell us that his daughter Francine played under Bernstein during his last season at Tanglewood in 1990.

Bernstein’s career experienced a meteoric rise from his graduation from Harvard in 1939. The next year would see him at Tanglewood as assistant conductor under his mentor, Serge Koussevitsky. Three years later, he would be catapulted onto the national stage when he was asked to substitute for an ailing Bruno Walter on a nationwide radio concert given by yet New York Philharmonic.

The 1940s and 1950s saw him collaborating with others on “On The Town,” “Wonderful Town,” and “Candide.”

In 1957, Jerome Robbins and Steven Sondheim gave West Side Story, considered by most to be his greatest stage triumph. Television was the following entity to be conquered. In 1958 CBS put a Sunday afternoon show called “The Young Peoples Concert.”

Being somewhat young in 1958, I felt obliged to watch it. The show ran for about

14 years, and in it, Bernstein tried to connect his audience to the world of classical music. Yes, music encompassed a lot more than just Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, and Elvis. I did watch it, but I did share my viewing with the sporting events, usually simultaneously.

Knox did touch on Bernstein’s private life too. He was married and had two children, but he still had time to be bi-sexual.

As you might suspect, they were quite liberal, and he did have run-ins with congressional committees, but his career seemed unaffected. As a fervent Zionist, we saw film clips of him in Israel during the war of independence and the 1967’s SixDay War. He also conducted Beethoven’s 9th symphony commemorating the tearing down of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

Bernstein died in 1990, and seeing his funeral procession leaving his home at the Dakota on West 72 St and arriving at Brooklyn’s Greenwood Cemetery was very compelling. The comments from our audience during the questions period of the lecture were genuinely positive. This was a fantastic lecture.

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A Tale of Two Floral Parks

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The dividing line between Floral Park Queens and Nassau County at Langdale Street and Union Turnpike.

The Times also published another article on the topic: “A Very Fine Line Divides Floral Park from Floral Park.”

Many residents credit the Inc. Village of Floral Park for their high-quality civic amenities, with their own 36-officer police force, including a commissioner and two lieutenants. It has a community-friendly and environmentallyfriendly bicycle patrol division, and its fire department is a team of enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers. The village has their own recreation/pool department, a public library, and public works department.

Parents usually rate the Bellerose school district as the better choice, but many often counter that they prefer Long Island’s quality of life and public transportation. However, when it comes to local property taxes, Queens’ bills come in lower. But there is also is a catch–as part of New York City, the Queens side has to pay higher income tax than the Nassau side. In addition, the prices and the rentals in the Inc. Village of Floral Park are mostly much higher than that of their Queens neighbors.

Some houses even have one room in Nassau, with the other in Queens. Residents in some of these dwellings can dine in the county and sleep in the borough.

Demographically, the region is witnessing a westward population shift. About a third of the residents are foreignborn on the Queens side, with almost half from India. As a result, Indian restaurants and other stores can be found up and down Hillside Avenue. Although most of the homes here were built for returning WWII veterans, most on the Nassau side are pre-war. Many of the Jewish residents of both Floral Parks share Temple Shalom.

The dividing line between the two Floral Parks has even resulted in snow removal border wars, where the Queens side of the street would be blanketed with ice and snow, and the Nassau side would be plowed down to the pavement.

The Village of Floral Park is shaped by its history, which dates back to 1874 when 17-year-old John Lewis Childs came to work for a flower-and-seed company owned by G.L. Allen. Childs went on to become a businessman himself, starting the first seed business in the United States.

Floral Park was incorporated in 1908, and the president of the village became mayor in 1927.

Due to the success of Child’s horticulture business, the place earlier known as the East Hinsdale was transformed into Floral Park, with streets and avenues named after various flowers and trees. Streets are named Clover, Geranium, Tulip, and the squirrel has been declared the village animal, with the maple named the village tree.

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orth Shore Towers residents reside in Floral Park, Queens, just across the border from their Nassau County neighbors living in the village bearing the same flowery name. The bi-county Floral Parks results in a great deal of confusion for many, especially those whose homes are partially in each county.

Some streets have numbers on one end and names on the other, depending on whether they are part of the Village or Queens, such as the intersection of Langdale Street and Union Turnpike. The Skyline Diner (pictured right) on that corner is officially the last opportunity to dine in Queens before leaving NYC and entering Nassau County.

Jamaica Avenue on the Bellerose, Queens side becomes Jericho Turnpike when it turns into Nassau County. Although there are no border crossings, Nassau greets everyone with its welcoming signage, while Queens warns you against traffic rules violations.

Some houses even have one room in Nassau, with the other in Queens. Residents in some of these dwellings can dine in the county and sleep in the borough, all in the same house. This zigzag border runs through some blocks, hundreds of private properties, and takes a detour around some others. The western village boundary is also the border of New York City.

It is a nightmare for the property owners and realtors when some of the buildings span both Floral Parks, and they must secure two sets of legal documents for the same properties. Some properties are served by civic agencies that do not cater to the nearby buildings.

All of this confusion leaves some houses lost in an identity crisis, with house numbers like that of Queens, but with Nassau County zip codes. Even the side streets off Hook Crook Boulevard have dual identities.

The border between the neighborhoods is defined by Union Turnpike, with Glen Oaks to the north. The other dividing lines are Little Neck Parkway to the west (252nd Street), Langdale Street to the east, and a diagonal boundary from Hillside (271) to Jericho Turnpike (257) to the south.

In an article in The New York Times called “The Defining Line,” writer Richard Korman addressed the situation.

“The very essence of Long Island is so tied up with being Not the City that you might expect the physical boundary between Queens and Nassau to scream across the landscape, to be as unmistakable on the ground as it is on the map and in the mind. But it can be a darting, evasive thing up close. Life along the border…is lived for the most part with little apparent regard for the line.”

He further described the “border people” as ready to discuss the “delicate duality of city versus suburb, and their deeply felt identification with one or the other.”

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Veterans’ Day Salute

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Andrew Ewanitzans performs “Taps” at the North Shore Towers Veterans’ Day tribute.

Continued from Page 10 Resident Debra Markell made a presentation on behalf of the Borough President. “Freedom isn’t free and our men and woman are on the front lines protecting and defending our country,” she said. “I would like to salute you and thank all of our veterans for their service. We honor you not just today, everyday. In addition please thank all of our daily front line heros: police, firefighters, and EMS workers as they give of themselves unselfishly as they help protect our city daily.”

Those attending received an excerpt of “WWII Remembered,” a book created by resident author Col. Sy Kaplan, US Army retired.

Women’s Club: We Done Good

By Vicki Mazel Habers Labors On Wednesday, October 20th, in the large card room, musicologist Mel Haber gave an entertaining program on vintage Hollywood from the ‘20s through the ‘50s. The overflow attendees of more than 115 women were able to enjoy the stars of these eras.

The tap dancing, singing, and snippets of Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, and Ginger Rogers provided an evening of nostalgia and entertainment.

To the strains of “Singin’ In The Rain” and the strumming of “Ukulele Ike,” the collection of songs and dances were the stars of the evening. MGM and Warner Brothers lit up the depression era by helping people forget their troubles.

Dr. Haberm, a retired teacher of writers workshops, has been a devoted music lover of popular music and opera. He frequently presents music programs at libraries, JCC’s, and adult ed centers. Audiences, including the North Shore Towers Women’s Club, have found him to be highly knowledgable, entertaining, and passionate in his presentation.

Haber has a Masters Degree from CUNY and an Ed.D from Boston University. He will be returning to the Towers this spring to share more of his expertise with us.

Kenrick’s Schtick A full array of Women’s Club members

filled the large card room on Wednesday, November 3rd, to hear John Kendrick, author, teacher, film historian, and adjunct musical theater teacher. Kendrick has worked on theatrical productions early in his career and is often cited as an expert in the field. A lyrics writer and creator of various cabaret and comedy acts, he is also the curator of the extensive music theater and website Musicals 101.com. Kendrick’s program for the Towers meeting was the inimitable Zero Mostel.

Zero the Hero One of eight children, Mostel was born and raised in Brooklyn. “There is no crime in making anybody laugh,” was his mantra.

He went on to make lifelong impressions for his role as Tevye in “Fiddler On The Roof” and Max Bialystock in the 1967 film “The Producers,” to cite a few. In addition to his acting and comedic skills, Mostel was also a very gifted and severe painter.

In the 1950s he was blackllsted as a communist, and survived that period in his life by selling his paintings for nine years. By 1957 he was back on Broadway again in the play “Rhinoceros,” “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum,” and in 1964, he did “Fiddler On The Roof.” The rest is history. Mostel’s story is the history of legends. He died in 1977 but left behind a legacy of comedy, drama, and artistry that has never been equalled.

Continuing Programs: Cinema Club “Quartet” on Netflix, review Monday, December 27th, 4:00 pm. The film is based

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Monday, February 28th: Technology and the Constitution, how the supreme law of the land and many clauses written in the 18th Century has been applied to new technology.

Working with Professor Coll, producers of this program, Gloria Beck and Vicki Mazel, will be developing continuing courses for the future to provide the highest quality for Women’s Club members. Remember, the idea started with the Women’s Club.

We wish to acknowledge the cooperation and encouragement of General Manager Glen Kotowski and Management Team Member Bruce Vogel for making these programs possible. Thanks, guys.

Dues It’s never too late to join: Membership of $25 gives you access to all our programs, trips, and meetings. Make check payable to: North Shore Towers Women’s Club. Include: name, address, apartment number, telephone, home and cell, and email address. Florida residents should include the same information. Give the envelope to the concierge in Building Three addressed to Chickie Kaufman, Apt. #1 T, and join the fun.

Postings of all new events will be in the mailrooms, the lobby monitors, and the Towers Restaurant entrance door. Look for the flyer with the yellow rose.

Verse By Vicki Dedicated to LOL The Ladies of Learning As we live through the world pandemic, Time to do something academic.

Masks and vaccines take their toll, Why not listen to Professor James Coll.

He’ll fill our minds with brainy stuff, Show that women can be tough, We’ll learn new facts for several hours, Our Continuing Ed right at the Towers.

So Towers University could be our name, Back to playing the learning game.

New thoughts and facts to keep us going.

Time off from manicures, knitting and sewing.

Professor Coll with learned articulation, Will nourish with insightful information.

He’ll patiently answer all our queries.

As we innovate this special series.

Devised by Gloria Back and VIcki Mazel To serve theWomen’s Club so well.

Winter’s months will give us a boom, Continued on Page 13

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John Kendrick and Women’s Club Co-President Gloria Beck.

on a true story of how opera composer Verdi bequeathed his mansion to retired musicians who could no longer afford to pay rent. The film features Golden Globe winner Maggie Smith.

These retired opera musicians and singers re-group for drama, continuing talented performances, and even romance in their senior years. A very compelling story!

The much-awarded Smith stars along with Tom Courtenay and Billy Connolly.

Playing a retired opera singer and Courtenay’s ex-wife, her arrival at the home causes a series of events that make for good watching. The film also marks the directorial debut of Dustin Hoffman, whose efforts are much applauded by critics and viewers alike. Don’t miss it! Tune into Channel 995 at 4:00 pm on the 27th.

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LOL–Ladies of Learning with Professor James Coll. Morning classes 11:00 am12:30 pm Utilizing the experience and academic expertise of Professor James Coll, the Women’s Club is innovating an academic series of programs over the winter months for our members on designated Monday mornings. Four dates have been arranged: January 10th, January 24th, February 14th, and February 28th from 11:00-12:30. Topics slated for discussion are: Monday, January 10th: The Lives and Constitution of Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We will examine two of the most important and controversial Supreme Court Justices of the modern era.

One was heralded by the right and the other by the left. The analysis will look at their lives, their importance on the high court and some of their significant opinions and dissents.

Monday, January 24th: The National Government vs. The States-Who Wins?

Few debates have been as lasting as the struggle to define the relationship between the states and the national government.

This program will analyze the concept of Federalism, the balance of power between these two structures envisioned by the founders in the Constitution and in practice today.

Monday, February 14th: Gerrymandering. Understanding its political significance. The census and its impact on voter

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North Shore Towers Library News The North Shore Towers Library Committee is active in keeping the library up to date and orderly. As always, we rely on your donations of books (we have no budget). Our supply of large print books is minimal. We would appreciate any donations of such books with our thanks.

To keep us up to date, we now have a supply of CDs, DVDs, and movies. Many thanks to our well-read customers.

Bingo and Bernstein This evening the portable microphone was handled by Horowitz. You cannot imagine the demands that the club puts on its officers.

The two main topics this evening, as is usually the case, centered around politics.

The Eric Adams election and other statewide and national elections took center stage.

Over the last two years, I have come to appreciate the knowledge of topics and how our members can express them.

Although our members agree most of the time, things have been known to get a bit testy. When this does happen, Darche ably separates the combatants. This evening, we had a little excitement when one member objected to us all wearing masks at the meeting.

As you might suspect, his position had no support from any other members in the room, or no one offered any.

Harold Hershman told us of a safe driving course that he had taken given by the American Safety Institute, saving him $300 on his insurance policy. I’m sure he will be happy to fill you in on the details if you see Hershman.The future open mic sessions will be returning to their regular time Mondays at 10:30 am.

Women’s Club Continued from Page 11 We’ll meet in the lower card room.

So pay your dues-fulfill the task.

Have fax card and wear your mask.

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‘Pet Peeves’ Article Was One Sided Are you serious? Your article in the November Tower Times is egregious and a bit one-sided. Why don’t you write about how many new residents move in with their dogs? Some with two dogs in one apartment!

Better yet, why don’t you write about how many support animals you have already approved? Who knows how many pets are living among us that are here without approval?

I know residents who have bought puppies before submitting any paperwork and then somehow received approval after the dog was living in the apartment. Let’s face it; these pets are here to stay!

What gives the board the right to determine who needs an emotional support animal in these trying times? Since the pandemic, many people have lost loved ones, their businesses, their livelihoods, and your concern is dogs and cats?

It seems like the priorities around here are a tad askew.

How about focusing on our crumbling infrastructure, especially in the garage, be-

fore someone gets hurt. I’d rather pet a dog than have cement and toxic liquid falling on my car, which is happening now.

What about addressing the overhaul of the building elevators and Arcade flooring that are years overdue?

Any residents with a glimmer of intelligence realizes that you can have an animal living with you for three months (as an “open and notorious” harbored pet), and the animal is legally grandfathered in.

In your article, you quote the Federal Fair Housing Act. You should also quote the rest of the statement, “If a person has a mental or physical impairment, including chronic depression-he or she is entitled to a ‘reasonable accommodation’ in housing.”

Since so many animals have been board approved to live in the building, and so many “accommodations” have been made for residents and their pets, residents should be entitled to the same accommodations made for others.

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Being Green Online

By Marian Nemetsky Kermit the Frog, of Sesame Street fame, lamented the fact that he was green. According to the Collins English Dictionary, someone who is green has very little experience in life or a particular job.

In the early 1900s, many newcomers to America were called “greenhorns,” who were thought to be gullible in that brave new world.

Recently, I felt like a combination of Kermit and a greenhorn, trying to navigate the not too brave, not too new, digital world of online shopping.

There were wonderful sales advertised on my iPad for my favorite brand of makeup and my husband’s favorite brand of basketball shorts and jogging pants. To make it even more attractive, they offered free shipping. The department store was nearby, but we chose not to go in person because of Covid. Everybody in the world shops online, so I decided to take the plunge, casting aside my “greenness.”

I scrolled down to find “customer service.” Two possible entries popped up: Put in a bag or put in a shopping cart, with a picture of one. Not only is there a lack of instructions in the English language, but in this not too brave and not too new world of

online shopping, they revert back to caveman drawings. I clicked “cart.” Suddenly, a zip code that was not mine appeared. I better stop. This was not working.

Plan B I Googled the store and got the phone number. Wonderful. I’ll finally talk to a human being. Wrong! It sounded like a human voice, and maybe at one time it was a human voice, or maybe it was Alexa.

“Listen closely because our menu has changed. Click two for men’s clothing.”

Always obedient, I did as I was told.

“This extension is not answering. Wait during the silence until they pick up.”

Then, total silence. I made my bed, tidied up the bathroom, made lunch. Still no response. Hung up.

Plan C Dialed again, and clicked, “women’s cosmetics.” Clicked my favorite brand, and guess what? Got the same silence.

Plan D Dialed again, and this time bypassed my favorite brand and clicked on the next brand.

“Hallelujah,” Mary answered. She assured me she was not a robot. I repeated my sad saga, and she called out to the people at the counter of my favorite brand and they Continued on Page 14

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Continued from Page 4 One of our guests, Judy Tulchin, was impressed with the lecture she might ask to join the Men’s Club.

Toby Horowitz gave her hope by telling her anything was possible.

New Time to Expand Audience Hoping to attract a larger attendance, the Men’s Club changed their usual Monday morning open mic meeting to 7.30 pm starting in the main card room.

Alas, to no avail, we had about the same number of attendees, But we did have one more addition, President Horowitz Introduced us to Alfred Gollomp. Having been a long-time Manhattan Beach Brooklyn resident, Gollomp indeed assures the club of another first-rate member.

Unfortunately, Horowitz also informed us of the passing of two of our club members, Mal Salit and Bernie Jacobson, both of whom we all held in high regard.

Before discussing the evening’s topics, moderator Gary Darche always asks us if we have any other subjects that we might wish to discuss.

The New York sports scene invariably comes up. We all seemed to agree that the Knicks and the Nets appeared to be on the rise and would be having successful seasons. But as for the Jets and Giants, why not spend your Sunday afternoons following more pleasant pursuits? Seeing your children and grandchildren might do the trick.

We were also told we would get a new neighbor next month when the Islanders move into the new UBS arena at Belmont Park.

Letters to the Editor

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Grand Opening of ‘Courage to Remember’ Exhibit Continued from Page 8 to young people wherever they are,” stated Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Associate Dean & Director of Social Action Agenda, Simon Wiesenthal Center.

The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC) teaches the history of the Holocaust and its lessons through education and community outreach. They educate about the dangers of antisemitism, racism, bullying, and all manifestations of intolerance. They also promote resistance to prejudice and advocate respect for every human being.

The museum presents a detailed and comprehensive chronicle of the Holocaust in six galleries, using multimedia displays, photographs, artifacts, archival footage, and testimonies from local survivors and liberators.

“The Simon Wiesenthal Center and HTMC have a long and powerful relationship that has brought the necessary tools to the front lines of fighting anti-Semitism and increasing necessary Holocaust education,” said Michael Cohen, Eastern Director, Simon Wiesenthal Center. “I am so proud to be here today to see us add another critical component to Nassau County’s assets toward forwarding those objectives.”

HMTC is honored to be a home for the “Courage to Remember” exhibition and looks to share its content throughout Long Island, both in their building and through partnerships with schools and community organizations.

“As the exhibition also emphasizes, we must have the courage to remember and study this disturbing and troubling history, for only informed, understanding and morally committed individuals can prevent such persecution from happening again,” said Andrea Bolender, Acting Executive Director of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County.

Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti said, “We have seen Nazi symbols and Jewish stars being co-opted by those who preach hate, as well as those that don’t understand the true meaning behind these symbols.”

NY State Senator Anna M. Kaplan added, “With the opening of the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s ‘Courage to Remember’ exhibition at the Holocaust Museum & Tolerance Center of Nassau County, we’re giving parents and educators more tools to help our kids learn about the Holocaust and providing even greater educational opportunities to ensure our community never forgets.”

Unlike any other museum, the museum’s

3,300 square foot exhibition links this history to Nassau County, Long Island, and artifacts from individuals who moved to Long Island factor prominently in the galleries.

The Children’s Memorial Garden at HMTC is the first garden of its kind on public grounds in New York State.The garden memorializes the 1.5 million Jewish children murdered during the Holocaust and to all

children who died during World War II. The Simon Wiesenthal Center is one of the largest international Jewish human rights organizations with over 400,000 member families in the United States. It is an NGO at international agencies including the United Nations, UNESCO, the OSCE, the OAS, the Council of Europe and the Latin American Parliament (Parlatino).

Being Green Online Continued from Page 14 answered. At last, human communication.

After several attempts, she put me through to Joan. However, when Joan was finished taking my order, she said I had to use the store’s credit card, which I didn’t have.

I re-told my sad saga, and she relented only for this one time. After thanking her profusely, I asked how I could order my husband’s items.

Miraculously, I got a central phone number. Isn’t it strange that in this era of Pentagon and CIA leaks, the central phone number of this department store was our

country’s best-kept secret?

Once I dialed, I reached Allison, who took my order in record time, with no problem.

She promised one-day delivery, and true to her word, I received my husband’s items the next day. Still waiting for my cosmetics, though.

If, and when they come, I’ll feel like Kermit, who finally decided it was not too bad being green. The moguls of Broadway and Hollywood fame felt that their “greenhorn” background wasn’t too bad, either. Sometimes, “greenness” can be a good thing after all.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE TOWER TIMES

Pages From Our Past DECEMBER 2012 NST: Shelter From The Storm The day after Hurricane Sandy struck the region there was a huge number of young people populating the Arcade. Many explained their concern about grandparents or parents who live alone. Others were seeking electric power since they lost theirs. Most had spent the night here, and some were not sure when they would go home.

All were so grateful for the independent generators that keep NST fully functioning during such natural disasters. $66 Million Mortgage Refinancing Concluded NST has successfully refinanced a $66 million real estate mortgage with John Hancock Life Insurance Company, effective November 1st.

Obituary: Blossom Stone, 89 Blossom Stone, known to North Shore Towers residents for her volunteer work with the co-op’s library, art show, and Arcade window display, passed away due to heart failure, Sunday, October 28th in her building three apartment. She was 89.

Stone moved to the co-op in 1994 and was soon actively involved in the community she adored. Uniting the artists of the Towers, Stone worked with Harriet Lane to organize the popular annual Artists and Artisans show, scheduled to return that year after a brief hiatus. “The creative muse is alive and well at NST,” Stone said.

Former Mayor Natalie Katz At North Shore Towers we had living here judges,

doctors, state senators, but never a mayor–until last year.

That’s when Natalie Katz Rogers moved into Building Three, after leaving her home in Jamaica Estates. She served two four-year terms as Mayor of Ocean Beach, Fire Island.

DECEMBER 2016 Veteran’s Tribute For the 14th year North Shore Towers held a special Veterans’ Day tribute for the community. Residents gathered in the Towers on the Green on Thursday, November 10, the day before the holiday.

Joe Reveman, an airman in World War II, presented a special film called “Riding the Airways.” The film was created by Reveman’s nephew, who felt that the story of his uncle’s wartime experiences deserved a broader audience. The film featured Reveman as the narrator, with a background put together from appropriate documentary sources.

Obituary: Judge Rosengarten Building One resident Roger Rosengarten died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 23rd, after a valiant struggle to regain his health. As a Justice of the State Supreme Court for 15 years and a Judge of the Civil Court of Queens County for seven years, he presided over a wide variety of complex civil cases. He was looked up to for his particular expertise in medical malpractice cases.

Centenarians of the Towers There were a number of centenarians making North

Shore Towers their home. Sylvia Rosenberg celebrated her 100th birthday at a large party in April and Bernard Feinstein celebrated his at the end of November.

Community Bd. 13 Bd. Director Felice Hannah was appointed to serve on Community Board 13 (CB13Q), the first time in 40 years that NST has been represented. Community boards are vital to community well-being, but most people didn’t know the important work that they do.

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