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North Shore Towers Bd. of Directors

Election 2021 an Berm berg y r r a n B Gree Harry rd Levine lo l Richa sa Oropa e r e o h h T c rr da S artzman n o h w R y Sch M ar t

NYC Council Democratic Primary

June 2021

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NST Bd. Election 2021 MEET THE CANDIDATES Harry Greenberg

Richard Levine

Building Three Barry Berman and his wife, Linda, have lived at North Shore Towers for over four years. “We are advocates for NST,” he said. They petitioned to reverse proposed reductions in QM6 bus service, and he has been an active member of the Marketing and Finance committees for two years. Berman holds a Ph.D. in business from CUNY, was a Distinguished Professor at Hofstra, Director of Hofstra’s Executive MBA program, and Associate Dean of Hofstra’s School of Business. His marketing and retailing textbooks, published in multiple languages, are in their 13th edition, and he has authored over 25 articles on business strategy. Berman’s business consulting included Duane Reade, Fortunoff, NCR, Kohls, Singer, and Simon Property Group. Having started at Hofstra as a full-time faculty member at 22, he retired this past August. Serving as president and treasurer of two condominiContinued on Page 22

Building One Harry Greenberg said he believes that the Bd. of Directors needs a member with fresh ideas coupled with effective and professional leadership skills. His objectives include keeping shareholders well informed, updating the coop facility, and enhancing community services. Greenberg promises to place shareholders’ interests first and to ensure the co-op funds and resources are appropriately allocated. He also pledges to improve community engagement and expand transparency. As an accomplished labor attorney, Greenberg has extensive experience in labor negotiations, business law, personnel litigation, and contracts. A current member of the Legal Committee and Country Club Committee, he is a full-time NST Resident and a former NYC Police Detective. He received his BS degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, his MSfrom Pace University–Industrial Labor Relations, and his JD from Touro Law School.

Building One Richard Levine served two terms as Director/1st Vice President of the HOA board in a 408-unit senior condo community where he resided. He negotiated a settlement compelling the sponsor to correct construction defects. Levine’s real estate career included over 25 years as a senior executive originating and servicing multibillion-dollar mortgage and real estate portfolios for two major banks. As part of a team, he developed mixed-use and apartment properties in Houston, Texas, Manassas, Virginia, and New York City. As an independent licensed real estate appraiser and consultant, Levine provided court testimony, counseling, studies, and appraisals of income properties for attorneys, accountants, investors, developers, cooperative and condominium boards. He also served on the finance committee of the New York City Real Estate Board, the Construction Loan Committee of the National Mortgage Bankers Continued on Page 22

Theresa Oropallo

Rhonda Schorr

Marty Schwartzman

Building One During Theresa Oropallo’s 10 years as a resident of North Shore Towers, she has served on the co-op’s Country Club Committee and the New Residents’ Welcome Committee. She has also been President of the Ladies Golf Association and chairperson of the Babes Against Cancer Fundraising. Her professional career included serving as a teacher and Assistant Principal at Richmond Hill High School. In 1991 she became Principal of Northport High School and was responsible for over 400 staff members, including teachers, clericals, cafeteria workers, security guards, and over 2,000 students each year. After retiring, she taught at Stony Brook University for 15 years in their Leadership Program. “Deciding to run for the NSt board was not an easy decision,” Oropallo said. “As an administrator for over 20 years, I know not every decision made is acceptable to Continued on Page 22

Building Three Rhonda Schorr described herself as “a woman in a men’s dominated system” when she started her career in 1973 with the United States Postal Service. “I knew I had to work harder than my male counterparts, with vision, ingenuity, and creativity to enhance my career path,” she said. Over the years, she advanced to supervisory and managerial positions. While manager of the Howard Beach Post Office, Schorr supervised over 50 employees and was responsible for the total operating budget. She was accountable for all capital expenditures and always looked to improve the customer experience. As a result, she consistently won outstanding merit awards. She achieved the position of Manager Customer Service Operations, where she oversaw the operations of 18 Post Offices and 2,000 employees. She held executive positions that focused on services to their business clients. Continued on Page 22

Building One Incumbent Marty Schwartzman, CPCU, said he would like to continue to commit to providing his extensive financial, regulatory, and business experiences to the North Shore Towers Board of Directors. “I believe that my experience has greatly benefited the residents of North Shore Towers,” he said. Schwartzman graduated from Hofstra University with a BBA in accounting and is the owner of SBL Solutions LLC, a company providing insurance and regulatory and consulting services for various domestic and international clients. Before retiring from government service, he was the Senior Advisor to the Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services. The department supervises all insurance companies in New York, all New York State-chartered depository institutions, and most United States-based branches and agencies of foreign Continued on Page 22

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Barry Berman

A VOTE FOR

RHONDA

SCHORR IS A VOTE FOR REAL TRANSPARENCY

United We Stand, Divided We Fall! Abraham Lincoln famously stated that “A house divided against itself cannot stand” Conventional wisdom suggests that we need unity in the board room to expedite decision making. We need to be innovative with creative ideas, in order to enhance our lives at the Towers!

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The time is now for a change, with a strong, experienced woman to bring unity and cohesiveness to the board room. Projects will be tackled with know-how, understanding, wisdom and prudence always in a timely manner QUALIFICATIONS: •Responsible for the operating budget of 18 Post Offices and 2000 employees •Successfully negotiated with labor unions, and mediated employee grievances

•Current member of NST Marketing committee •Full time resident of North Shore Towers •BA degree in Industrial Psychology from Queens College

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NYC Council Primary Democrats Battle for North Shore Towers Votes

By Amanda Salazar

The Towers is a critical voting bloc in Democratic primaries, as the co-op’s residents are primarily affiliated with the party, and nearly all vote. As a result, candidates in this race have been heavily courting the community.

Congressman Tom Suozzi endorses North Shore Towers resident Debra Markell at her Towers meet and greet on Sunday, April 25th at Towers on the Green. “to secure quality food, services for people with disabilities and care in multiple languages,” and provide better support to caregivers. “In-house transformations like grab bars and wheelchair accessibility, plus expanded transportation lines and infrastructure can significantly improve quality of life at NST,” she said. Kaur plans to extend either the 7, F, R, or M train line to the district and create more bus-only lanes for the Q46 and Q43. Harpreet Singh Toor Harpreet Singh Toor is an activist who advocated for the New York Workplace Discrimination Law that prohibits employers from discriminating based on religious

attire. His campaign has raised $197,494. Toor said he wants to expand public transportation options in the district, especially for older adults. This would include providing seniors with taxi or limousine service. The problem with property taxes, according to Toor, is that much of the taxes collected in Queens get spent in Manhattan. Toor said he would fight to ensure property taxes are only collected from the district if there’s a justification for it. “I don’t look at the Towers as a ‘voting bloc.’ I look at NST as family,” Toor said. Steve Behar Steve Behar is Grodenchik’s counsel Continued on Page 7

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s New York City’s Tuesday, June 22nd municipal primary elections close in, the eight Democratic candidates for City Council District 23 are ramping up campaigning for the crucial votes of North Shore Towers residents. Candidates have been phone banking, cold calling, and campaigning through word-of-mouth to market themselves to the community. The Towers is a critical voting bloc in Democratic primaries, as the co-op’s residents are primarily affiliated with the party, and nearly all vote. As a result, candidates in this race have been heavily courting the community. In addition to NST, the 23rd District includes the Queens neighborhoods of Bayside Hills, Bellerose, Douglaston, Floral Park, Fresh Meadows, Glen Oaks, Hollis, Hollis Hills, Holliswood, Little Neck, New Hyde Park, Oakland Gardens, and Queens Village. District 23 is currently represented by Barry Grodenchik since 2015 who is not seeking reelection. Some critical topics addressed by the candidates include high property taxes, limited public transit options, and services for older adults. Debra Markell Towers resident Debra Markell serves as the co-op’s Political Director, the Community Board 2 District Manager, and as Assembly District 26’s Democratic state committee member. She has raised $187,442 for her campaign and is endorsed by U.S. Reps. Tom Suozzi and Steve Israel, Assembly Members Catherine Nolan and Chuck Lavine, former District Leader Peter Tu, and Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan, plus several organizations.

Markell said she wants to set property tax assessment on market value like other residences, put a 35 percent cap on property tax revenue for the city, and cap co-op down payments at 10 percent. “We are a city within a city, and I personally am always going to fight for the inequity of the taxes to make sure we get our fair share,” she said. Protecting the QM6 line is essential to Markell, as well as implementing MetroCard buy-stations at district bus stops where there are no subways for residents to refill MetroCards. Linda Lee Linda Lee is president of Korean Community Services of Metropolitan NY and a commissioner of the NYC Civic Engagement Commission. She’s raised $223,601 and has been endorsed by five elected city officials, along with about 10 activist and political organizations, including the United Federation of Teachers and the Detective’s Endowment Association. Lee wants to bring services to seniors in the district, including expanding the Meals on Wheels and Northwell Health’s Medical House Call programs, as well as create a registered Naturally Occurring Retirement Community at the Towers to receive increased senior resources. Protecting the QM6 bus route and expanding Medicare to include transportation to healthcare services are also a priority. Lee plans to change property tax codes as well, to separate residential and commercial taxes. Jaslin Kaur Jaslin Kaur is a policy and advocacy organizer with Know Your IX. She’s raised $201,173 for the campaign and is endorsed by dozens of legislators and organizations. Kaur explained she wants to prioritize funding for the Department for the Aging

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8-Month Review By Dan Nachmanoff North Shore Towers Bd. of Directors

t has been eight months since I was elected to the Board of Directors of North Shore Towers. It has been a learning curve for me and a serious and difficult time for all of our shareholders. The board has been busy with our COVID response and the planning for the VIP room. I had to get up to form with restrictions in the contract for the Tower Restaurant. The shareholders have made it clear that they would like two vendors, and possibly a different type of restaurant for the VIP room. The negotiations with the current candidate for the room have been difficult, but we are moving forward. I am disappointed that I was unable to bring up other issues that I was concerned about, such as transparency, pickleball courts, EV chargers for electric cars, WI-Fl for the garage and infrastructure planning. However, members of my committee have been fulfilling their roles and I want to take this opportunity to thank them: To Marie Miller for helping me get the playground repainted and having some equipment replaced. Also, for advising me on our website upgrade and moving forward with that. To the Pickleball Club for supporting me. I am disappointed that, as yet, I was unable to get the one or two courts they so desperately need, but that story is not fin-

ished. Thanks to Barry Berman and his sub-committee of Gary Z. and Norman Kaufman for coming up with a great marketing plan that we hope will create competition for our apartments so they can retail their true value. This would include innovative events that would include our current shareholders. Many thanks to Debra Markell for spearheading the committee that renovated the Beaumont Lounge that is now open. The hard workers on our board during this pandemic deserve our appreciation. To Fred Chernow for finding new ways to entertain us. To Steve Kirschner for creating a landscape plan that brings more flowers to our central plaza. To Marty Schwartzman who despite his medical problems kept our financing on an even keel. And to Ed Phelan who has worked harder than all of us combined to bring the renovation of the VIP room to fruition. Lastly, I want to talk about our current election. I believe we need women on our Board of Directors. Smart women bring a different perspective to the board, and they create a different attitude than the male members of the board. Times are changing, and we have to be forward-looking. With COVID coming to a close we will be returning to normal. However, it won’t be exactly the same. To paraphrase Burt Lancaster in the movie “The Leopard,” we have to embrace change if we want to continue and improve our life here at NST.

NYC Council Primary workers, introduce technical education in elementary school, and see more diversity in New York Police Department recruits, among other things. Koshy Thomas Koshy Thomas is a small business associate who has raised $14,497. His transportation platform includes more bike lanes, electrification of public buses, expanding public transportation capabilities, increasing tolls to encourage carpooling, and improving subway access. Thomas also wants to create a $1,000 tax credit for renters and homeowners and to put a carbon tax on large buildings that use HVAC machinery. James Reilly James Reilly’s website says he wants to “simplify and fix” the property tax syste and to hold the MTA accountable to its riders.

LED Sconces Shine On The LED sconce lighting of North Shore Towers received the star treatment from Habitat magazine this month when they published an article featuring the co-op’s Chief Engineer Sal Castro. After 12 years of constant use, the 1,850 bulbs brightening the common areas and elevator banks were dimming, and Castro began studying the best way to replace them. Along with Gen. Manager Glen Kotowski and General Superintendent Steve Cairo, Castro decided not to replace the type of light bulb, manufacturer, or existing fixture. “When you enjoy problem-free lighting from bulbs kept on 24/7 for 14 years straight and get raves from residents and staff who love the color rendering and brightness cast from the brass sconces, you don’t tinker with success,” he said. “It was a no-brainer to go with a new generation of LED tube bulbs from LEDtronics for our existing fixtures.” Castro worked with LEDtronics sales representative Jeffrey Mizel who sold the

previous bulbs used by the co-op since 2006. At that time, NST was converting from traditional incandescent bulbs to 1-watt, almost maintenance-free cutting-edge LED bulbs. In comparison, incandescent bulbs use 13 watts, a savings of about 202,794 kilowatt-hours per year at an average cost of 8 cents per kilowatt-hour. With a cost of $39,624, the project saved the co-op $16,223 per year. The new and improved bulbs paid for themselves in 2.4 years. “That doesn’t even take into consideration the long-range savings on manpower and replacement bulbs,” Castro said. The replacement project was completed several months ago. With his 45th year of service anniversary at North Shore Towers approaching, Castro will likely retire before these new bulbs require replacement. “These T5 LEDs look bright and new again,” he said. “We’re looking forward to another 14 years of trouble-free service.”

Carmiciano Not Running for Bd. Mario Carmiciano North Shore Towers Bd. of Directors

fter careful thought and consideration with my wife, Louise, I have decided not to seek re-election to the NST Board.

I want to thank the shareholders for giving me the opportunity to serve you for the past 12 years. It has been my pleasure. I wish all new and current board members clear vision on the road to making NST a Hi-Rise above all others. My best wishes for everyone’s good health and stay safe.

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Continued from Page 5 and has raised $23,884. He wants to institute a low NYC fare for the Long Island Railroad that includes subway and bus transfers and to create rapid bus service for the Q46 along Union Turnpike. His campaign managers said he’s been working on legislation to make co-ops and condominiums taxed differently from commercial properties. “Steve is the only candidate with the experience and knowledge to convince the new Mayor to support this legislation and to finally relieve co-ops and condo owners from their property tax burden,” they said. Sanjeev Jindal Sanjeev Jindal is a small business owner and member of multiple South Asian community groups. He has raised $113,977. According to his campaign website, Jindal would like to increase pay for medical

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An older sconce in a North Shore Towers hallway featuring a new LED bulb.

Men’s Club: Carrozza and Coll By Howard Arkin

nn Margaret Carrozza was the guest speaker on Thursday, April 15th for the North Shore Towers Men’s Club. Carrozza is an accomplished attorney who specializes in wealth management and elder care law. She presented a very thought-provoking presentation on how to protect our assets and how to navigate through health issues in our “golden years.” Her background is quite eclectic. She served in the New York State Assembly, teaches classes at Hofstra University, is an author, and has served as a television legal analyst. She has also appeared on quite a few TV shows. I also found her very engaging and personable. One topic that was touched upon was how parents should divide their assets among their children. This issue has posed a problem for parents since the beginning of time. Do I leave a lesser amount to my son, who manages a very successful hedge fund, or give a greater amount to his brother who cuts hedges? Carrozza did not have a legal remedy for this question, but she had strong advice pertaining to your home. She advised not to leave it to your children while you are still living. The tax situation, in all probability, will not work to your advantage. The lookback period for Medicaid was also discussed. This is the time-periodic period in which all of your financial transactions are reviewed to determine if you are eligible for assistance. The waiting period in New York is currently 30 months. We all must have countless questions regarding health issues and estate planning, having spent too many years not pay-

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ing attention to them. The New York State tax exemption was another point of interest from the club members. The current state resident exemption is $5,930,000. The federal exemption is $11,700,000. This presents no problem in this corner. Judging from the questions that were asked during the lecture, it was quite obvious that the members were very wellversed in the subjects of eldercare and protecting one’s assets. For those who could use some help on this topic, I would suggest that you visit Carrozza’s website at myeldercareattorney.com. It is quite informative and will answer many questions. Because the subjects discussed could be difficult for some of us to understand, club president Toby Horowitz offered to have the whole session transferred to your laptops or computers. He is also making arrangements to have the session shown on Channel 995. As you read this article, the building lounges, card rooms, theater, library, and art room should be up and operating, although with limited access. The light at the end of the tunnel is in sight. Professor James Coll The Men’s Club was also pleased to welcome Professor James Coll to its Thursday, May 13th Zoom session. As many of you might know, he is a professor of American and constitutional history and has lectured at North Shore Towers over the past few years. His topic this particular evening was “Understanding The Supreme Court.” The court was established as part of the United States Constitution in 1789 as one of the three branches of our federal government and, over the years, has taken on greater significance than initially intended. The first Chief Justice, John Jay, was appointed by President Washington in 1795, but it wasn’t until six years later that the

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court established its first strong position in our federal government. That was when Chief Justice John Marshall, appointed by President Adams, made his ruling in the landmark Marbury vs. Madison case. This was the case that gave the court the power of judicial review, enabling it to declare legislation unconstitutional. Marshall went on to serve 35 years as Chief Justice and is considered by legal scholars today to be our greatest. Professor Coll went on to tell us many stories about the Chief Justices, one being when president Eisenhower was asked if he had any regrets during his presidency. He said that he regretted appointing Justices Warren and Berger to the bench. Ike was a great general. Supreme court justices have lifetime tenure but have been impeached only once. In 1805 Justice Samuel Chase was impeached but was acquitted by the Senate. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Only one person has been president and also served on the court. That was William Howard Taft. Although it was a lifelong desire to serve on the court, Taft turned down vacancies when offered the opportunity by President Theodore Roosevelt. It took another 13 years to fulfill his wish, when in 1921 President Warren Harding appointed him Chief Justice. It was ironic that the seat that Taft took was a justice that he had appointed during his presidency. At the conclusion of the lecture, club president Toby Horowitz went around the screen, taking questions for Professor Coll. As usual, there were many and some very well thought out. There must have been some lawyers in the virtual room. Al Sprung commented on the fact that the country, while predominantly Protestant, had none currently serving on the court.

We do have diversity with Catholic, Jewish, black, women, and Hispanic members. The court currently consists of nine justices, but up until 1837 there were only six. There is now some talk of expanding the court, but that seems unlikely at this time. Another question asked was, could a Supreme Court ruling be overturned? The answer was yes. One way was by a constitutional amendment, as was done by the 13th amendment, abolishing slavery and negating the Dred Scott decision. The other way is for the court to overturn its ruling, which it did in 1954 in Brown vs. Board of Education, which overturned Plessy vs. Ferguson and banned segregation in our schools. Another duty of the Chief Justice is to preside over the impeachment of the president. Up until recently, they haven’t been too busy with that one. Only three justices have had to perform this duty since the court’s inception 232 years ago. Salmon Chase in1868, William Rehnquist in 1998, and John Roberts in 2019. None of the three presidents impeached were convicted. The club was very appreciative Prof. Coll, and we will certainly be asking him back again when we can do this live. Upcoming Men’s Club Events In the meantime, keep your calendars open for our next two Zoom events. On Thursday, June 10th, Richard Know will discuss the times and lives of Rogers and Hammerstein On Tuesday, July 15th, Robin Milch, the executive director of the Weitzman Institute, will address the club. The time for both events is 7.30 pm Contact Jerry Siegel at (347) 235-4315, jerrysiegel1185@gmail.com, or Toby Horowitz at (718) 279 0082, tmhmgt@yahoo.com.

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ELECT HARRY

GREENBERG

Our Board needs a member with fresh ideas coupled with effective and professional leadership skills

Objectives: •To keep shareholders informed. •To place shareholders’ interests first. •To update our facility and enhance community services. •To ensure NST funds and resources are appropriately allocated. •To improve community engagement & expand transparency.

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Qualifications: •As an accomplished labor attorney, I have extensive experience in labor negotiations, business law, personnel litigation, and contracts. •Current member of NST Country Club and Legal Committees. •Full-Time NST Resident. •Former NYC Police Detective. •Education: BS John Jay College of Criminal Justice, MS Pace University–Industrial Labor Relations, & J.D. Touro Law School.

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BERMAN North Shore Towers Board MY EXPERIENCE: •Member of the NST Marketing and Finance Committees for two years •Ph.D. in Business with specialization in Marketing •Distinguished Professor at Hofstra for over 30 years •Director of Hofstra’s Executive MBA program •Author of major international texts in Marketing and Retailing and author of over 25 journal articles on business strategy •Business Consultant to Duane Reade, Fortunoff, NCR, Kohl’s, Singer, and Simon Property Group •President and Treasurer of two condominiums, owning apartments in each; involvement with refinancing, competitive bids, and extensive renovations over 10 years

IT WOULD BE MY HONOR TO USE MY SKILLS AS AN NST BOARD MEMBER AS A BOARD MEMBER I WILL:

YOUR VOTE FOR ME WILL HELP MAKE NST AN EVEN BETTER HOME FOR US ALL

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•Prioritize projects in a fiscally responsible manner •Get projects completed on time and on budget •Upgrade necessary infrastructure, such as roofs, elevators, and windows •Improve common areas, such as lounges, lobbies, hallways, and arcade •Maintain and improve convenience and lifestyle amenities •Optimize Country Club treasures–our sports, fitness, and leisure facilities •Enhance image and visibility of our wonderful community

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Theresa Oropallo Get HIP WITH TERI

H-HONESTY I-INTEGRITY P-PROFESSIONALISM Experience: •Resident 10 years •Country Club Committee six years •Former President Ladies Golf Association •Chaired Babes Against Cancer fundraising •Principal, Northport High School–12 years •Adjunct Professor SUNY Stonybrook Leadership Program

As a Board member I will be committed to: •Use my proven leadership skills to improve collaboration •Prioritize prjects in a fiscally sound manner– roofs, elevators, windows, wifi in the garage •Upgrade and modernize (within budget) lobbies, hallways, Arcade •LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN

WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO THE COMMUNITY IS IMPORTANT TO ME

A Compassionate Pool Reprimand By William Isaacson

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here she was, swimming like a fish in our indoor pool. I haven’t seen her for nigh onto eight years. Of course, she wouldn’t recognize me. She hadn’t spoken to me since our first aquatic encounter. Throughout a decade of residence at North Shore Towers, we were never introduced to one another. As if I were a child, she scolded me, shaking a threatening finger in my direction when I remarked to a friend, “My cardiologist told me to wade in the pool every other day for

20 minutes. I’ve already done 22 minutes today.” Having overheard me bragging to my friend, this elderly woman chastised me. “Young man (I was 88 at the time), if your doctor told you to wade for 20 minutes, don’t you dare spend another minute in this pool beyond his instructions!” That was the kindest, most caring, compassionate, well-intentioned but unexpected reprimand from a good neighbor. And why, may I ask, aren’t you in the pool? True, we can’t shower yet, but they have taken down the tapes so that we can sit on a bench as we change into our bathing suits. The pool does it for me. As of el cinco de mayo I am 96. How about you?

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HIGHLY EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE EXPERT •Served two terms as Director–1st Vice President of the HOA board •Served on the finance committee of the New York City Real Estate in a 408-unit senior condo community where I resided. Negotiated a Board, the Construction Loan Committee of the National Mortgage Bankers Association, and the real estate group of the American settlement compelling the sponsor to correct construction defects. •Real estate career included 25+ years as a senior executive originating Arbitration Association. and servicing multibillion-dollar mortgage and real estate portfolios for •Awarded Appraisal Institute’s MAI designation recognizing superior professional competence after completing multi-year curriculum and two major banks. •Part of the team that developed mixed-use and apartment properties exams. •Featured in real estate articles published in national journals and •Practiced as an independent licensed real estate appraiser and lectured at NYU and Hofstra. consultant, providing court testimony, counseling, studies, and •Graduated from Columbia College at Columbia University on an appraisals of income properties for attorneys, accountants, investors, academic scholarship. Attended Brooklyn Law School and postgraduate real estate programs at NYU and Michigan State University. developers, cooperative and condominium boards. in Houston, Texas, Manassas, Virginia, and New York City.

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Pages From Our Past

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JUNE 2012 Bd. of Directors Election 2012 With two incumbents stepping down that year, the 2012 race for the North Shore Towers Bd. of Directors guaranteed at least two new members. The candidates were Mario Carmiciano, Fred Chernow, Herb Cooper, Mort Gitter, Barbara Leonardi, Dennis Rappaport, Dianne Stromfeld, and Shirley Wershba. Co-op Wins VIP Food Service Arbitration An arbitration decision over who was allowed to run the food service in the VIP room was reached in favor of NST Apartments Inc. against the owners of the Towers Restaurant, the co-op’s attorney announced at the Country Club’s open meeting, Tuesday, May 8th. Towers Holds Estate Planning Seminar More than 100 residents came to the Towers on the Green Thursday, May 3rd to learn about estate planning and the best way to hold title to their apartments. Phyllis Goldstein, Chairperson of the Screening Committee, organized the meeting at the request of dozens of residents, who expressed concern about the best way of passing on their shares upon their demise. Capital Improvements and More Reviewed Bd. President Robert Ricken reviewed capital improvements at NST over the previous year, at the Thursday, May 17th open meeting at Towers on the Green. Highlights included replacement of the power plant exhaust chimney, completion of garage ramps, and the upgrading of lobby

doors. Other items discussed were a telephone network improvement, new water well, and power plant and lobby canopy roofs. Sidney Bruckman, 101 Sidney Bruckman, a CPA and avid bridge player who organized the Towers Investment Club, died on Tuesday, May 1st of heart failure. He was one month short of 102. JUNE 2016 New Security Director Introduced The new Director of NST Security, Chris Stahly, was introduced at a special meeting, Thursday, May 13th at the Towers on the Green. The 26-year veteran of the NY Police Department also had substantial supervisory and investigative experience in the private sector. A Survivor Remembers The Annual NST Holocaust Memorial Program was held on Thursday, May 5th with an exceptionally large audience of residents and guests attending. The featured speakers were survivor Diana Albert, a resident of the Towers, and her son David Albert. Success at Last: A Story of Survival Towers resident Fran Fredrick was the granddaughter of German Jews who lived and prospered in Leipzig, Germany prior to World War II, until the nightmare of antisemitism changed their lives forever. Fredrick’s story of Erna and Sigmund Fein and their heirs read like a movie script, but was a true saga of how determination, strong will and a sense of justice can achieve miracles.

Dennis Pariti: VIP Club Restaurant Dennis Pariti attended the School of Culinary Arts in 1973 and worked in a number of places before opening his own bagel and catering restaurant. Reina Lemus had experience in the restaurant business as well. Together, they opened their restaurant in the VIP Club four years earlier. Eventually the kitchen was redone and the new equipment made food preparation easier and faster. It also enabled them to add more sophisticated choices.

NST Women’s Club: ‘A Man Called Mel’ By Vicki Mazel

tan, Elle, and New Woman. She has the ability to create successful programs with state-of-the-art technology combined with ardent research. The program on Misty Copeland and Rob Bollo promises to be exceptionally interesting. Copeland is the first African American female principal dancer with the ABT. Emerging from a background that did not expose her to ballet, she ultimately earned a scholarship when she was 13 years old and went on to become a legend. Rob Bollo is an Italian dancer who Rudolph Nureyev has lauded. The 6’2” Bollo was a principal dancer with La Scala theater Ballet. His performances in Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake are legendary in the world of ballet, and teaming up with Misty Copeland for “Romeo and Juliet” is an outstanding ballet event. This promises to be an extraordinary Zoom program by Carminio, and we urge all Women’s Club members to sign up for Wednesday, June 16th at 4:00 pm with Judy Paris at judyparis@twc.com to be included. Coming up: James Coll, Wednesday, July 14th Zoom presentation (sign up with Judy Paris). In the Works The Program and Events Committee has been Zooming and booming along to keep the Women’s Club interesting and active. We look forward to many live events in the near future, but for now, we are still Zooming with our speakers and urge you to connect without our zoom adviser Judy

Paris to be included in these programs. Dates for all events will be posted in this newspaper and on information screens in the lobbies and outside the Towers Restaurant. Coming Up Lunch Bunch Bingo Bagel Bash late summer luncheon will be held at the Nassau County Museum Andy Warhol Exhibit (to name a few).. Annual Membership Drive It’s sign-up time and new members are welcome. Dues are up for renewal as of July 1st, and collections will begin on that date. Renewal members should leave checks with the concierge with the building rep’s name on the envelope. Renewal or new members can sign up now, and membership chairperson Chickie Kaufman has her committee ready. New member? Sign-up info: Put a $25 check in an envelope made out to North Shore Towers Women’s Club. Include apartment number, telephone number, and email address. Put your building representative’s name on the envelope and leave it with your concierge. Building 1: Sylvia Landau, 7W. Building 2: Marilyn Goldberg, 9M. Building 3: Chickie Kaufman, 1T. That’s it for now. Watch for our notices, and pay your dues so you can participate in our programs. Thanks to all of our steering committee and other members who work hard to keep the Women’s Club interesting and active. See ya!

Meals On Wheels When the weather Was cold and shivery. Many residents ordered, Grocery delivery. We’d call the stores, On the phone, Stop’ n Shop, Prime Or Iavarone. Looking out windows, We’d do a stakeout. But by dinner at night, We’d still order take-out. Family would visit, Food from the daughters...

But Buffy still had A big bunch of orders. Our kitchens refinished, Our ovens we save. We might get daring, And use the microwave. We, who made banquets, For so many years, Are happy with a sandwich, Midst big cooking fears. So place your orders, Sing it like a ballad. Me? Tuna on rye toast, With a small salad.

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he NST Women’s Club was treated to another Gloria Beck spectacular program in the person of comedian Mel Brooks, presented by theater historian and lecturer John Kenrick on Wednesday, April 14th. A veteran of sthe tage himself, Kenrick gave an entertaining and thorough resume of the life of Brooks, starting from his early boyhood. From from his birth in 1926, hetraced Brooks’s career from his childhood in Brooklyn as Mel Kaminsky to becoming Mel Brooks, the comedian who dared to be different and tweak some beaks. The youngest of four sons, Brooks is known to have said, “I was the baby of the family, so I just thought I was adorable.” In his childhood, movies made a real impression on him. After seeing the film “Frankenstein,” he ultimately made a comic version called “Young Frankenstein,” where the main character was comedic rather than frightening. Brooks recalled sitting on the second balcony watching “Anything Goes” as a young man and was so thrilled that he cried with happiness. The genre of musical theater became one of his ambitions. At Eastern District High School, Brooks’s goal was to be President of the U.S. He disliked war and is known to have said, “War is too noisy.” Dropping out of Brooklyn College, he decided to pursue a career in show business, mainly from the writing end to begin with. He hooked up with Don Appel, who introduced him to Sid Ceaser. Ceasar needed a writer, and Brooks filled the bill and became part of the brain trust of “Your Show of Shows,” with featured writers Neil Simon, Larry Gelbert, and others. All the writers competed for Ceasar’s favor. Brooks married Florence Baum in 1953 and had three children before she divorced him in 1962. Continuing his career writing for show business, he met Carl Reiner, and the two of them became best friends. Their mutual comic genius suited each other and spawned “The Two Thousand Year Old Man,” among other works such as “Did You Know Jesus?” Cary Grant and the Queen Mother of England were big fans and enjoyed his albums with Reiner. After meeting Anne Bancroft in 1964, they immediately fell in love and had a long-standing marriage. She said about Brooks, “Whenever I hear his key in the

door, I know the laughter will start.” They had a son, Max, who was a comedy writer for Saturday Night Live and also writes zombie stories. Brooks and Bancroft’s marriage lasted until she passed away in 2005. Brooks proved himself a comic genius of importance when he created “The Producers” on Broadway, starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder, with Dick Shawn playing Adolf Hitler. Kenrick quoted Brooks saying, “I’m the only Jew who made money on Hitler.” Kenrick also spotlighted Brooks’s film “Blazing Saddles,” where he plays an Indian chief who speaks Yiddish. Brooks earned many awards in his long and distinguished career, including an Oscar for his screenplay of “The Producers.” His acceptance speech including the line, “I want to thank Hitler for being such a funny guy on stage.” You gotta love a guy like that! Cinema Club–June Selection Our pick for the June movie for review on Channel 995 is “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society” on Netflix. Based on a novel of the same name by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, the 2018 film stars the incomparable English actress Lily James. A group of Guernsey residents breaks curfew in the German-occupied island during World War II. They are caught by German soldiers and escape punishment, and they make up a cover story about being part of literary society. As fiction follows truth, they form the society and begin to meet regularly to read their written works while munching on a pie made by one of their members out of potato peels. Post-war, the island is visited by a London author who befriends the residents and meets an orphaned child, whose mother was sent to prison in France during the occupation and never returned. The film is heartwarming, romantic and shows the residual aspects of war. Reviewers Vicki Mazel and Dr. Nurit Israeli will discuss many different aspects of the movie on Monday, June 28th at 4:00 pm on Channel 995. Mark your calendar: Wednesday, June 16th, 4:0 pm Zoom presentation by Marilyn Carminio. The story of the ballet’s most unusual pair will be the subject of Ms. Carminio’s presentation on that date. Women’s Club members can join us on Zoom to hear this gifted lecturer speak on the American Ballet Theater’s principal dancers Misty Copeland and Rob Bollo. Carminio began as a teacher and went on to hold positions in magazine publishing such as Cosmopoli-

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Macy’s Dept. Stores Through the Years By Lorraine Bertan NST Cultural Affairs Committee

he pandemic and the internet have taken a toll on famous department stores, most notably, Lord and Taylor, but it appears that Macy’s may be a survivor. Macy’s has three stores on Long Island and several throughout the metropolitan area. Macy’s owns 680 stores under its brand name and Bloomingdales. Macy’s January 30, 2021 fiscal year end report showed considerable improvement, including income received from sales of closed stores. New sales innovations like eliminating coupons and providing discounts at point-ofsale have enhanced consumer spending. Allowing more time for returns has improved shopping, both online and within the store. During its early history, Macy’s was an innovative retailer, employing new techniques to lure and retain customers. Rowland HusseyMacy worked on a whaling ship until he was 19 years old and acquired a star tattoo, the Macy logo. He opened several dry goods stores in Boston, which were unsuccessful. He moved to New York City and opened a dry goods store on 14th Street and 6th Avenue in New York City in 1851. This store was extremely successful since it employed new business techniques, including setting prices and cash, no bargaining, and a full refund for returns–unusual for the times. He used newspapers to advertise items and prices. He

added new categories of merchandise and expanded the store into 11 buildings in the area, creating the modern department store. Tailoring and made-to-measure clothes were available in the store, providing convenience for the customer. He introduced new products to the store, the teabag, and colorful bath towels, creating a demand for several sets of bath towels. In 1860 a liquor license was acquired, and beverages were served in store restaurants. A wine and liquor retail department followed. In 1862 the in-store Santa became a holiday feature, and in 1864, elaborately decorated windows were introduced, and the term ”window shopping’ became part of the vocabulary. Other department stores followed the Macy lead, but Macy bested them when it introduced the Thanksgiving Parade on November 27, 1924. In 1924 Macy’s completed a renovation in the Herald Square store, making it the largest department store in the world. The annual May Flower Show was introduced in California in 1964. The 4th of July Fireworks and Entertainments first appeared in 1958. R. H. Macy died in 1877, and the Macy family continued to operate the store until 1896, when the Straus family acquired it. The Straus family was Jewish and originated in Bavaria. The patriarch, Lazarus Straus, emigrated to America in 1852, settling in Talbotton, Georgia, and was later joined by his wife and three sons, Isidor, Nathan, and Oscar

The first Macy store on 14th street and 6 Avenue. Solomon. The family had a mercantile business in Talbotton, which expanded during the Civil War, but the family moved to New York after the town was destroyed at the end of the war. The Straus family opened a china and glassware concession in the basement of the Macy 14th street store in Continued on Page 20

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Macy’s Dept Store Through the Years Continued from Page 19 1873. They became part owners in 1888, and in 1896 became the sole owners of R. H. Macy. Isidor and Nathan Straus led Macy’s into the era of the great department stores of the 20th century, and in 1901 the brothers bought 22 pieces of property on the west side of Broadway, between 34th and 35 Street, Herald Square. The Pennsylvania Railroad planned to build a tunnel connecting Manhattan, Long Island, and New Jersey in that area, and the subway system would be expanded. An underground terminus (Penn Station) for the various transport systems would be located in Herald Square. The Herald Square store opened in 1902, making it the largest department

store in the United States, and the building was landmarked in 1978. Isidor and Nathan Straus were generous and considerate employers who provided health care for their employees and had a nurse and doctor on the premises. They provided low-cost lunches, picnics, and turkeys for Thanksgiving. The brothers were philanthropists, establishing the Settlement House for immigrants in New York City, Montefiore Hospital, and made major contributions to Israel. Isidor served a term in Congress. He and his wife died on the Titanic in 1912; his wife refusing to leave him despite calls for women to evacuate. In 1986 a leveraged buy-out ended the Straus business culture of Macy’s.

By Marian Nemetsky

beneath my sails.” “Yikes!” I know some apps can be used to remind a person of their appointments, schedules, and necessary calls or texts to be made. I’ve never learned how to access them. Twentieth-century methods are my forte. A huge calendar, and post-it notes, which give birth to post-it notes, are my tools. Imagine my surprise when three days in a row, messages appeared as I opened my iPhone that read, “text your friend Helen, and call your granddaughters.” As a curious and obedient person, I followed up. Each of the recipients of that call or text said, “I was just going to call or text you. Did you know that…?” I could hear the Twilight Zone music in my ears and was awestruck. I texted my son to ask about his and my daughter-in-law’s reaction to their second Covid vaccination. He texted his reply. Then I was distracted and turned away from my iPad for a while. When I went to resume texting, there was the message ok, in my reply section. The scary part was that I NEVER WROTE IT! Not so long ago and not so far away, we were able to munch and crunch apples whenever or however we chose to, doctor’s orders notwithstanding. In our innocent and unsophisticated days, WE consumed THEM. Today, we use our Apples hundreds of times a day, without a doctor’s prescription. We are knowledgeable, educated, and sophisticated. Yet, is there any doubt that, as they crunch our brains and munch our words, THEY consume Us?

Comparing Apples and Apples

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ot so long ago, and not so far away, it was easy enough to abide by the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” There were red, yellow, green, sweet, not so sweet, tart, round, not so round, apples to choose from. They could be eaten raw, cooked, baked, or prepared in any way that you liked. WE consumed THEM. Today we have apples that are flat, rectangular, or square, with rounded edges. They come in black, red, blue, green, purple and silver. We use them in hundreds of ways; write e-mails, texts, Zoom, take pictures, watch movies, count our steps, monitor our heart, weight, and general well-being. So, the question that comes to mind is, “Do THEY consume US?” Have you ever started to write an e-mail and paused, looking for the right word? Suddenly, four words appear below your message, tweaking your brain, reading your mind, and giving you choices for the best word to complete your sentence. “Ah, yes,” as you choose the one that sounds the best, “that’s just what I wanted to say.” But in the back of your mind, were you thinking, “How did they know that?” Recently, my friends and I wanted to go to a certain mall, but none of us knew the way. One friend drove, the other navigated, and I was the silent passenger. The navigator used Siri for the driving directions. As we neared our destination, the navigator said, “Siri. I love you.” To which Siri replied, “You are the wind

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he other day I took a walk to the icure, Pouran is the place. All the emBeaumont Lounge. It has been ren- ployees have been vaccinated. She has been on this site for 42 years, ovated, and it is gorgeous— and her boutique has the latest what a great place to sit with fashions and beautiful jewelry. friends. I would love to sit with Residents have told me that her friends at the Belmont Lounge. moisturizer is fantastic. My next priority is to find On channel 995, a decorator some friends. made a presentation of what I then stopped at Linda Bud Bank the VIP will look like, and it’s Rappaport’s On-Site Real Estate Office. She has also updated and going to look great. All our residents modernized her office. She has a won- will be thrilled when it’s finished. We are fortunate to have this onederful and professional sales team. She sold my apartment in building two and stop shopping location with so many opsold me an apartment in building one. tions, just an elevator ride away. There Linda and her team made all the ar- is no need to get into your car going into rangements; she arranged for the mov- a shopping center looking for parking. ers, etc. When I use the word profes- We have everything right here in the Arcade. Lots of shops, restaurants and also sional, that’s her and her staff. Next, I went to the Pouran salon, a great place to meet your friends. How spa, and boutique, one-stop shopping about a name change to North Shore for all our residents. If you want your Towers Arcade Mall or Mini Mall? hair done, a massage, manicure, or ped-

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Continued from Page 3 ums where the couple owned apartments provided Berman with extensive real estate experience. “My involvement with refinancing, competitive bids, and extensive renovations over 10 years has resulted in higher property values, lower costs and improved services,” he said. “It would be my honor to use my skills as an NST board member,” he continued. “Your vote for me will help make NST an even better home for all of us.”

Continued from Page 3 “Expeditious decision making and setting the bar consistently higher has been the hallmark of my career,” she said. Schorr promised to bring transparency to the shareholders and work cohesively with the board to improve the quality of life at North Shore Towers. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queens College and has been married for 43 years, with two children and five grandchildren.

Richard Levine

Marty Schwartzman

Continued from Page 3 Association, and the real estate group of the American Arbitration Association. He was also awarded Appraisal Institute’s MAI designation recognizing superior professional competence after completing multi-year curriculum and exams. Levine was featured in real estate articles published in national journals and also lectured at NYU and Hofstra. A graduate from Columbia College at Columbia University on an academic scholarship, Levine also attended Brooklyn Law School and postgraduate real estate programs at NYU and Michigan State University.

Continued from Page 3 banking institutions. In 2010 he was appointed First Deputy Superintendent of the NYS Insurance Department. In that role, he was second in command of the department, overseeing the deputy superintendents of the department, as well as the operation of the agency. Before that, he served as the Deputy Superintendent for Strategic Planning and Market Initiatives, meeting the needs of consumers and industry.

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Continued from Page 3 everyone. However, I have always tried to get as much input as possible and decided based on what was best for the organization. I realized early in my career that there is no ‘I’ in the word leader, and there is no ‘I’ in board member. I know how much time this takes and that weighed on my mind. However, I am committed to doing my best for North Shore Towers.”

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ELECT DEMOCRAT

HARPREET SINGH

TOOR FOR CITY COUNCIL

District 23 “For far too long City Hall has neglected the people of Queens. I’ve been on the front lines fighting for small businesses, women, seniors and students for decades. I will bring honesty and integrity to District 23, while delivering your fair share of City services and funding.”

An experienced fighter for Eastern Queens

HONESTY • INTEGRITY • RESULTS Harpreet is committed to promoting our community values: Helping working families recover by addressing inequities in healthcare, advocating for the upcoming opening of hospitals, create affordable housing, establishing food banks to combat food insecurity, and increasing access to mental health services to help cope with the impact of the pandemic.

Investing in education by bringing the standards of gifted and talented programs to every student, eliminating the digital divide, and providing parents with the skills and resources they need to support their children’s success.

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