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LOOK, UP IN THE SKY! BY JOSEPH CATRONE

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t’s not a bird or plane, it’s even better. For the first time in the Justice League’s existence, Comic Con will be making its way to NYCB Live, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, offering locals the chance to see the latest in gaming, TV, film, collectibles, comics and virtual reality mere minutes from home. The event, which begins

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Friday, Dec. 8, and concludes Sunday, Dec. 10, will be headlined by Henry Cavill and Gal Gadot, most famous for their respective roles as Superman and Wonder Woman. “First of all, we’re so excited,” said ACE Universe cofounder and CEO Gareb Shamus, who, with brother and cofounder Stephen, organized the Long Island event. “Especially with our pioneering way of bringing an event like this into an arena, it was important to find the right environment. And with the Coliseum, they just redid it and it’s very beautiful. Because it’s so new, the way it played out is perfect for us and what we want to do.” Besides Cavill and Gadot, attendees can look forward to appearances by Ray Fisher (Cyborg), Ezra Miller (The Flash), Jason Momoa (Aquaman) and Ciaran Hinds (Steppenwolf). Shamus, in reference to the caliber of celebrities on-hand at the event, noted that ACE took a different approach to planning that was based upon catering to the stars’ availabilities. “What we did differently than in the past is, typically you book an arena first, and then once you book dates, you see who’s available,” said Shamus. “We did the reverse. We wanted to see who the headliners could be and then book around that, because their schedules are so busy and they’re difficult to book. We feel that the diversity of the cast will attract people of all ages to the show and appeal to a whole new audience.” Other attractions include a jumbotron that will allow fans to see what’s happening from anywhere in the arena, whether they’re in line for an autograph or by the stage, as well as several iconic artists and comic book writers. Shamus believes the key focuses in planning the event were variety, curation and the ability to offer something new and exciting. “We didn’t want a situation with unlimited space. We wanted to keep everything to its core. We wanted to have all of the right artists—same

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with the vendors. We were able to take more chances, because we didn’t want people to feel like they were seeing the same things over and over again,” Shamus said, before singling out Gadot as a reason new fans will have interest in the event. “She’s done an incredible job of embracing that character and being someone who embodies female empowerment. It’s a strong sort of character that hasn’t existed before. That’s really cool, so a lot of people will want to meet her. We’re doing everything we can to ensure that people who come have a great time.”

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Super Heroes BY STEVE MOSCO

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ome people want to watch the world burn, but others just want a fat hero sandwich stuffed with various meats and cheeses, with toppings and dressings. The hero sandwich is the symbol of truth, justice and the American way of cramming whatever we damn well please onto a loaf of bread and unhinging our jaw for a hulking bite. Avenging hunger for us all, the hero sandwich doesn’t need a secret identity—for it proudly serves sandwich-seekers from its headquarters at the ubiquitous Long Island deli. Syosset’s Village Heros, 80 W. Jericho Tpke., swoops in to save the day with absolutely gigantic hero sandwiches that come in two sizes, large and small. The large is two meals in one, while the small remains stocky and powerful. There are many favorites on the menu like the Wild Willy and the Italian Stallion Bomber, but ask for the special Donnie Brasco with fried chicken cutlets, American cheese, crisp bacon, sautéed onions and Russian dressing on a garlic hero.

Leaping over to Plainview, Fireside Caterers has been a staple in the community for a number of years at 513 Old Country Rd. Regulars to the sandwich haven are well versed in the menu’s classic sandwiches like the Captain Hook, The Islander and Mussolini’s Revenge—but hot hero fans need to bite down on the G-Man, with roast beef and melted mozzarella on a garlic hero. In Garden City South, Adelphi Deli, 351 Nassau Blvd., has a long list of sandwiches like the Crackerjack, the People’s Chicken and the Cattleman, but its best sandwich might be its simplest—The Snack, with chicken cutlet, melted mozzarella and brown gravy. Farther west, Cherry Valley Deli, 168 Hempstead Tpke., stays open 24 hours in West Hempstead, and while the parking situation is anything but super, the sandwiches are a high-caloric wonder. The Last Call is the perfect nightcap with chicken cutlet, mushrooms, mozzarella and gravy, while the Macho Man adds Swiss and fried onions to the team—but the Bomb Hero is perhaps the most powerful, with brown gravy covering grilled steak, bacon, cheddar and onion rings.

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And finally, the South Shore’s local hero, the chicken Bindy, is presented in its most savory form at Green Deli, 1710 Rockaway Ave. in Lynbrook. Another 24-hour shop, Green’s Bindy is the classic combination of chicken cutlet, bacon, mozzarella and Russian dressing. With remarkable delis in seemingly every single neighborhood, it’s impossible to list all the best— this was just a sample of shops that know that with great ingredients, come great sandwiches.

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Linda Stasi: From Journalism To Chasing Judas BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO

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Linda Stasi house in Atlantic Beach that we’d had for 12 years. I look up on this shelf, and there’s this book I, Judas. I never saw it before and I took it down. I asked everybody in my family if they had brought it and no one had, because it was 40 years old,” she explained. “I started reading it, and it was very interesting. A few days later, I was in Princeton, NJ, with my daughter and she insisted that we go

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In the annals of literature, there are numerous journalists turned novelists whose ranks include Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway, Joan Didion, Susan Sontag and Carl Hiassen. Add Daily News columnist Linda Stasi to the list. The recent release of Book of Judas represents Stasi’s second full-length foray into fiction and is the follow-up to her 2013 debut, The Sixth Station. New York City reporter Alessandra Russo returns in this Dan Brown-like story centered on tracking down the missing pages of the Gospel of Judas, a heretical manuscript that was unearthed in Al-Minya, Egypt, in 1970 and declares that Judas was the beloved, and not the betrayer, of Jesus Christ. And while Stasi had no intention of creating a sequel to her first book, certain signs pointed her down this path, beginning with the discovery of a copy of the 1977 Taylor Caldwell novel I, Judas in her Atlantic Beach home. “I’m laying on the couch in our

to the Princeton bookstore. There on the front table, there’s a book called Reading Judas by Elaine Pagels, who is a scholar at Princeton. I thought ‘that was two Judases in two days, so I must be going straight to hell.’ It’s like he was calling me or something.” Intrigued by these reccurring Judas omens and being an ever-intrepid reporter, Stasi started doing extensive research and discovered that a Gospel of Judas, which Pagels wrote extensively about, first came into existence about 2,000 years ago and had circulated on the black market before disappearing for decades. It eventually found its way into a safety deposit box in Stasi’s hometown of Hicksville, where the links between the subject and the author significantly strengthened. “It turns out that this actual 2,000-year-old codex ended up in a Citibank in Hicksville on North Broadway—the same one where I got my first bank account as a kid and where my parents banked their whole lives,” she said incredulously. “Like the line goes in Casablanca, ‘Of all the bank branches in the world, you chose mine?’ So of course I had to write the book.” In keeping with her journalistic training, Stasi embarked on what wound up being two and a half years of research. Whereas her first novel found her road-tripping with an exorcist priest from the Vatican and being escorted through parts of southern France by a motorcycle gang, Book of Judas had the Long Island native flying over to Israel, where she visited a 3,000-year-old burial site out in the middle of the desert. It’s this quest for authenticity that makes this 381-page tome such an intriguing page-turner. It’s an approach that most fiction writers don’t follow. “A lot of my friends who are much better-selling authors than I am can make this stuff up. I can’t. I need to see it and I need to smell it. I approach it like a journalist, which is very time consuming,” she said with a laugh. “The first book took me six and a half years to write and it was really tough. I do this intense research. Nelson DeMille is a very close friend of mine and after the first book was written, I asked him what to do if I made a mistake or if something wasn’t right. He said, ‘It’s fiction; it’s not the truth.’ But I can’t even wrap my head around that because I’m a reporter.” Stasi’s path to writing went from growing up in Hicksville, where she

attended Old Country Road Elementary School and Division Avenue High School, to enrolling at New York Tech in Old Westbury and Hofstra University, eventually earning a degree in fine arts. A first job out of school landed her at Seventeen. Stasi eventually went on to become a columnist for New York Newsday, the Daily News and the New York Post before winding up back at the News, where she currently files two columns a week. And while being a columnist and novelist both center on writing, Stasi admits different skill sets are involved. “The best part of being a columnist is that it’s like being a lion tamer in the circus—it’s always where you want to get to because it’s the center ring. To be able to opine and not just break the story is really a fun thing because I like to write funny,” she said. “As for the novelist thing, I did that because I couldn’t help myself. But man, that’s tough because it’s the exact opposite of what I do. I work for a tabloid, so I have to figure out how to say something in the least amount of words. When you write a book, you have to figure out how to say something in the most amount of words. It’s sort of like a singer learning how to be an actor. Just because you’re on the stage doesn’t mean you can do both those things. I feel so lucky that I have a career and craft that I get up every morning and I can’t wait to do, as opposed to feeling like I can’t wait to retire and get away from what I’m doing for a living.” Visit www.longislandweekly.com to read about Linda Stasi’s favorite writers.

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As the nation enters the busy holiday season, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is issuing a reminder about toy safety. “Toy safety continues to be a top priority for CPSC, especially during this season of gift giving,” said CPSC acting chairman Ann Marie Buerkle. A new report released recently by CPSC estimates there were 174,100 toy-related emergency department-treated injuries and seven deaths in 2016 to children younger than 15. Riding toys, specifically nonmotorized scooters, were the toy category associated with the most injuries and nearly half of toy-related deaths. All of the riding toy deaths were due to motor vehicle involvement. Most of the injuries involved cuts and bruises to the head and face. CPSC has the most stringent toy safety standards in the world and works hand-in-hand with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the nation’s ports to stop dangerous toys from entering the U.S. In fiscal year 2017, there were more than 745,000 toys seized at the ports for violating toy standards. Nearly 360,000 toys with lead were seized. Because of the collaborative work with CBP, these violative products never made it onto store shelves and were kept out of consumers’ homes. In fiscal year 2017, CPSC issued 28 toy recalls. Toys were recalled for defects including choking, mechanical hazards and fire hazards that can injure a child. Consumers should always check their homes and toy boxes for previously recalled toys. CPSC, along with Kids In Danger and the Toy Association, is urging consumers to follow age recommendations on packaging.

“It is so important to have a strong agency such as CPSC working to keep dangerous toys off store shelves and online marketplaces,” said Nancy Cowles, executive director of KID (Kids In Danger). “Families can help keep children safe by reporting safety incidents involving toys or other products at SaferProducts.gov and following developmental guidelines when purchasing toys.” International collaboration is also key when it comes to toy safety. Recently, Buerkle is taking part in a toy safety training seminar with CPSC’s counterpart agency—The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI). “I want to make sure that international suppliers who make products for the U.S. market know our rules, understand our requirements, and put safety first,” said Buerkle.

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• Check the label. Choose age-appropriate toys by reading the age label on the toy. Children younger than 3 should not have access to toys with small parts, which can cause choking. • Get safety gear. With scooters and other riding toys, supervision is key along with proper safety gear that includes helmets. Helmets should be worn properly at all times and they should be sized to fit. Avoid riding a scooter on a street or roadway with other motor vehicles. • Be careful with magnets. High powered-magnet sets are dangerous and should be kept away from children under 14. Building and play sets with small magnets should also be kept away from small children. Contact the CPSC consumer information hotline to get product safety and other agency information or to report unsafe products toll free at 800-6382772 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Messages can be left any time.

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NASSAU COUNTY NEWS Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and Nassau County Fire Marshal Scott Tusa swore in five new fire marshal trainees on Monday, Oct. 30, at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola. Mangano administered the Oath of Office to the five men who will begin their training towards positions in the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office. Pictured: Tusa; James Hoepelman of Lynbrook; Stephen Foran of West Hempstead; Kevin Collins of North Bellmore; Dominic Buffolino of Westbury; Joseph Capuano of Merrick; Mangano; and Deputy County Executive for Public Safety Chuck Ribando. .......................... Paul F. Broderick, deputy commissioner of the Department of Social Services (DSS) was recently honored, receiving the 2017 Key of Excellence Award from the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. According to the LI Coalition for the Homeless, the Key of Excellence is

awarded to outstanding members of the business, housing and/ or human services community, for their innovative approach to addressing needs of Long Island’s poor and underserved men, women and children, and finding solutions for the issues that challenge those in need. Visit www.addressthehomeless.org to learn more of the work of the LI Coalition for the Homeless, .......................... Local leaders, as well as Sloan Kettering administrators and patients, recently met to sign a symbolic beam, commemorating the official groundbreaking of the new Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at the Nassau Hub in Uniondale. The new 140,000 square foot facility will be constructed on the southwest portion of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property in Uniondale, and will expand Memorial Sloan Kettering’s ability to bring world-class cancer treatment and compassionate care to the residents of Nassau and eastern Queens. When completed,

Memorial Sloan Kettering will employ approximately 250 clinical and administrative positions with an average annual salary and benefits package totaling $150,000. .......................... Nassau County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has lured a New York City-based high-technology company to Port Washington with an economic development compact that will result in the move of 163 jobs and the creation of 255 additional high-paying jobs in Nassau County. Agilant Solutions Inc., formerly known as ASI System Integration, Inc., plans to move its national headquarters from Manhattan to a 72,500-squarefoot warehouse and office building

in Port Washington. Agilant, which plans to spend $2.6 million on renovations, anticipates moving into the building by January 2018. The site initially will house 163 full-time-equivalent positions, relocating from existing New York City and New Hyde Park offices. The company, which currently has 625 employees worldwide, plans to create another 255 permanent jobs in Port Washington within five years of the move. The renovations include offices, a technology lab, call center, help desk and warehouse space. The move will result in $217.3 million in total economic benefits to Nassau County and net tax revenues of $1.38 million to affected tax jurisdictions.

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The North Shore Land Alliance, in conjunction with the North Country Garden Club, recently hosted a presentation by landscape architect Edwina von Gal of the Perfect Earth Project. The Perfect Earth Project strives to raise consciousness about the dangers of synthetic lawn and garden chemicals to humans, animals and the environment, and educate homeowners and professionals about natural, PRFCT (toxin-free) techniques that provide beautiful, safe results at no extra cost. America’s lawns and gardens have long been fed a steady diet of fertilizers, pesticides, and weed killers, and the idea of abandoning such methods has never been an easy sell, despite mounting safety concerns about these substances. But Edwina, as one of the country’s most lauded landscape experts, has used her experience creating gorgeous settings while honing environmentally friendly techniques to bring new credibility to the topic. The North Shore Land Alliance, North Country Garden Club and Edwina von Gal believe a garden can be both beautiful and safe. For more information about the Perfect Earth Project, check out their website at www.perfectearthproject. org. The Land Alliance was pleased to host such a congenial group of garden enthusiasts, professional horticulturists and generally interested parties at our Planting Fields office. Lisa Ott, President and CEO of the Land Alliance, and Jane White, Program Committee Chair of the North Country Garden Club closed the evening by sayingm “We’re are happy to bring light to this topic and to be able to help galvanize our community

around an effort that minimizes the use of harmful chemicals to maximize community health. It never hurts to remind ourselves that what we do on top of the land impacts the drinking water right below our feet.” Here are some of von Gal’s tips for creating more pollinator friendly habitats. • Do not apply broadcast sprays for mosquitos and ticks, especially synthetic products. Broadcast sprays kill all insects, not just pests. Even organic sprays can be toxic to bees and butterflies. • If you plan on having an event or are especially concerned about ticks or mosquitos, apply a plant-based essential oil-based spray using a pressurized pump sprayer with a long arm that can get into small spaces. Only spray in early morning or evening when pollinators are less active. • Plant native plants to support native insect populations. Many insects are dependent on specific plants for shelter and food (think monarchs and milkweed), and many native crops (think tomatoes and eggplants) are dependent on native insects for pollination. • Plant host plants, not just flowers. Before you can have a garden full of butterflies, you need to provide a food source for their caterpillars. Keep in mind that these plants will get munched, but you might not even notice the damage. • Pollinators get dehydrated, so provide a water source for your bees and butterflies. To prevent your bug bath from becoming a mosquito breeding ground, change the water frequently. For more information about the North Shore Land Alliance, call 516922-1028 or visit its website at www. northshorelandalliance.org.

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aking sweet treats is a staple of the holiday season. Gathering around the mixer with family and friends creates delicious bites and memories that will last a lifetime. And baking-themed gifts are just as fun to give. Think about these ideas for those who love to bake and consider wrapping them up with a bow this holiday. 5-Piece Crème Brûlée Set

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hen shopping for the perfect gift, it’s important to not only be budget conscious, but thoughtful as well. Depending on who you are looking for, sometimes the most specific people make for the most well-suited gifts. Take vegetarians for example. They are the types of people who don’t expect anything special, but are elated when they receive a gift that is catered to their personal lifestyle preference. Here are some ideas that will win you major points with your root-loving friends. Cutting Board

Any vegetarian worth their salt should be an ace when it comes to produce. So why not make sure your green beans and carrots are sliced to perfection on a quality cutting board? While basic wood and even some bamboo boards can splinter and plastic can melt to a curvy warp in the dishwasher, sturdy cutting boards can be hard to come by. Give butcher block a try. The ultimate chef’s tool, this John Boos Maple End Grain Butcher Block is hand made from Northern Hard Rock Maple, with an end grain construction that ensures the knife blade cuts with, instead of across the wood grain. It is recommended that butcher block boards are always well-oiled for longevity with a food safe mineral oil. Available for $176.95 at www. cuttingboards.com.

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Make no mistake, vegetarians love their carbs. But when pasta becomes too much, a healthier alternative and look alike is a spiralized vegetable, like zucchini. Spiralizers make it possible to create veggie noodles that are fast favorites of herbivores alike. Give zucchini, yellow squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, butternut squash and even beets a twirl in the spiralizer. The OXO Spiralizer is a good one for those who want to turn by hand. Available for $39.95 at Williams Sonoma.

Cookbooks

The gift of a book is always the perfect gift to give. Not only is it thoughtful to the person you are giving it to, it is informative and allows the reader to embark on an imaginative and creative journey, especially in the world of food. For the plant eaters in your life, consider these cookbooks. Naturally Nourished: Healthy, Delicious Meals Made with Everyday Ingredients (2017) by Sarah Britton, which simplifies cooking for weeknights with 100 inspired vegetarian recipes; The First Mess Cookbook: Vibrant Plant-Based Recipes to Eat Well Through the Seasons (2017) by Laura Wright, in which the author shares more than 125 seasonal, plant-based, and healthy recipes in her debut cookbook; PLANTLAB (2017) by world-renowned vegan chef Matthew Kenney, who serves up a unique and visually stunning cookbook that emphasizes the art of plant-based cuisine and an oldie but a goodie, How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (2007) by Mark Bittman, who made vegetarian cooking accessible to everyone.

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The above holidays all focus, to some extent, on love and family. We give gifts to those to whom we are close to or who have helped us throughout the year. The rules of etiquette are about the way we treat others not how we are treated. The same can be said of holiday gift-giving. As we try to return to the real meaning of the upcoming holidays, I wanted to offer a brief explanation that I believe can help us as we shop. Hanukkah is celebrated Dec. 12 through Dec. 20 this year. It commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. According to legend, the Jews had risen up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt. The festival of Hanukkah was instituted to celebrate this eight-day event. Traditionally gifts were not given but that was added later. Gifts are given on each of the eight days with a different significance. Christmas is celebrated on Dec. 25 each year. This day commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ who, in the Christian faith, is the Savior and the Son of God. On the day that Christ was born, the Wise Men traveled to His birthplace bringing gifts of Frankincense, gold and Myrrh. These meaningful gifts signified that people would worship Jesus. Today, we give gifts in remembrance of the original gifts given. It is also a reminder for Christians of God’s gift. It is a birthday celebration for Jesus for which meaningful gifts should still be given. Kwanzaa is celebrated Dec. 26, 2017 through Jan. 8, 2018. It is a celebration of “first fruits,” which is Swahili translation. Although each family celebrates differently, it often includes song, dance, storytelling

and a large traditional meal. There are seven days of celebration and gifts are given on the seventh day. Meaningful gifts to encourage growth, self-determination, achievement and success are given. Gifts for children promote or reward accomplishments. Traditionally, handmade and creative gifts are given to avoid the demands of shopping. Whether you celebrate the holidays or not, you will probably buy gifts to show your love and appreciation for others during this season of giving. As we search for the perfect gifts, I share the following tips to make your shopping more joyful and less stressful:

Appreciation gifts

Make sure your list includes your postman, hairdresser, sanitation workers and others who provide services to you throughout the year. This is the time to let them know how much you appreciate them.

Bosses and coworkers

Sometimes companies purchase group gifts for bosses or have grab bag gifts for employees. If you purchase

individual gifts, make sure they are not too extravagant and not too personal. A gift card works well in these situations.

Make the gift meaningful

Think about each person individually. Their favorite color, store, clothing sizes, etc., will all make your job easier. A modest gift that the person will use is appreciated more than an extravagant gift that will be placed in a closet.

Make the gift appropriate

Gifts should be age appropriate and in good taste. When buying gifts for children, check with their parents for guidelines and ideas.

Gift receipts

Make sure to enclose gift receipts for all purchases. This way, if the gift does not fit or the recipient wants to exchange it for any reason, they will have a receipt. Without the gift receipt, most stores will give store credit, which may be a lower retail price after Christmas.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t break the bank

Nothing is more depressing than debt after the holidays. Again, a small meaningful gift is usually appreciated more that an expensive, useless gift. While shopping this year, do all that you can to make it fun. Enjoy this time of searching for the perfect gift for those you care about as it should be a time that fills your heart with joy. The best part is the look on someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face when they open their perfect gift that you found for them. Happy shopping! Linda J. Williams, M.Ed. is a certified etiquette consultant.

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anukkah is the festival of lights and a time for celebration—and there is no better way to celebrate by noshing on delicious cuisine. Following is a recipe from famed author and chef Joan Nathan.

2 lbs (907 grams) spinach or 1 lb (453 grams) kale 2 bunches cilantro, most of the stems included 1 ½ cups (150 grams) walnuts 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 to 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar ½ tsp hot pepper or pepper flakes, or to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste This is my favorite spinach salad ever. It is a very old recipe, with origins in Persia (its name comes from the word aspanakh, meaning “spinach”). There is something delectable about the juxtaposition of ground nuts and ground spinach, and the recipe has seemed to follow my travels. I first tasted it many years ago when I went to Georgia (then part of the Soviet Union), in the late 1980s, then again years later in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, at the restaurants along the boardwalk. Most recently, I tasted it at Racha, a Georgian restaurant in

downtown Jerusalem. Today, most of the Jews from Georgia have immigrated to Israel; others have moved to the United States. Two of them who came to Israel as children in the 1970s were Lily Ben Shalom, who became a post office employee, and her brother Israel Shahar, an electrical engineer. They had a dream of opening a restaurant, so they saved their money and family mementos of the distant colony of Racha, the western province of Georgia, whose Jewish community dates back 2,600 years. A few years ago, they opened a charming restaurant in a stone British Mandate–era office building, right across from the office of the original Jerusalem Post. They scavenged an aunt’s cupboards to fill the restaurant with family pictures on the walls, white lace curtains on the windows, Georgian music, and recipes passed down through generations in the kitchen, ultimately re-creating the ambiance of the country they left behind. “We cook how they cooked at home,” said Israel, the chef. “We don’t have any cookbooks. The recipes come from the head and the hand.” 1. If using kale, massage with olive oil. If using spinach, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the spinach. Blanch for about 30 seconds,

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just to wilt, then put in a bowl of ice water to retain the bright green color. Remove from the water, squeeze, and dry well. 2. Put the spinach or kale, cilantro, walnuts, and garlic in a food processor with a steel blade and pulse almost to a paste but still leaving some crunch. Remove to a bowl. 3. Stir in the vinegar, hot pepper or pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.

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Federal Donuts: The (Partially) True Spectacular Story by Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook, Tom Henneman, Bob Logue and Felica D’Ambrosio (Hougton Mifflin Harcourt) Solomonov and Cook, two James Beard Award-winners, share their story of taking their dream of opening up a donut mini-empire and eventually turning Philadelphia into a destination for their quirky approach to one of America’s favorite dessert foods. While sharing stories about some of their more exotic concoctions that include guava, pomegranate and Middle Eastern flavors, the authors also include tips for making donuts at home. America The Great Cookbook by Joe Yonan (Weldon Owen) As the two-time James Beard Awardwinning Food and Dining editor of The Washington Post, Yonan uses his

Samuelsson are among the chefs who share their favorite dishes and how they came up with them.

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War Against All Puerto Ricans: Revolution and Terror in America’s Colony by Nelson Denis (Hachette Book Group) While Puerto Rico continues to grapple with the fall-out of natural disasters and the ineptitude of the federal government, Denis takes readers on a chronological trip starting with this island nation being part of the spoils that came out of the Spanish-American War up through 1950. Through declassified FBI documents, personal interviews, congressional testimony, and eyewitness accounts, the award-winning journalist shines a light on a shameful chapter of American foreign policy that continues to inform current repercussions faced by Puerto Ricans today.

Highbrow, Lowbrow, Brilliant, Despicable: Fifty Years Of New York Magazine (Simon & Schuster) With 2018 serving as its 50th anniversary, New York Magazine gets its due in this enormous coffee table book that traces the history of this storied publication that was founded by Clay Felker and Milton Glaser in 1968. In addition to helping introduce the world to future stories talents including Tom Wolfe, Jimmy Breslin, Nora Ephron and Gloria Steinem, New York took readers into various corners of Big Apple-centric scenes that included Wall Street culture, Brooklyn discotheques and other trends and people that helped define New York City as the center of the media universe. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro (Vintage) Recognized as the 2017 Nobel Laureate in Literature, Ishiguro is

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Calling the Shots: Ups, Downs and Rebounds—My Life In the Great Game of Hockey (Harper Collins) by Kelly Hrudey with Kirstie McLellan Day Hrudey spent 15-years as an NHL goalie who played between the pipes for the New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks. He was a beloved player who parlayed

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music history that juxtapose seminal shots with the unique insight that only a veteran presence like Bentley could bring to the table. The Vietnam War: An Intimate History by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns (Knopf) The companion book to Burns’ excellent PBS documentary, it vividly encapsulates myriad aspects of what is one of the more controversial conflicts in American history. Burns and Ward do yeoman’s work in capturing viewpoints from all different sides, while coming away with a solid overview that will serve the needs of people who lived through it and those for whom the Vietnam War or those too young to have experienced it first-hand.

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ome say the holidays are all about the spirit of giving. While others say ‘tis the season of spending time with loved ones. Both are fine sentiments, but in actuality, the holiday season is all about big hunks of meat. Seasoned, roasted, sliced hunks of meat. It says a lot about the human species that the first prehistoric person to stick meat into fire was probably the very same individual who first discovered said fire seconds prior. The aroma of roasted succulence must have been comforting for our ancestors surrounded by predators in primeval Earth—just as it’s comforting when we are surrounded by rabid family members on Christmas Eve. The list of roast beasts best fit for the holiday table includes classic preparations, as well as more modern interpretations of oven-bound animals—bone-in and bone-out. But rather than wait for Christmas Eve or your Hanukkah gathering to find out what will be on the menu, be proactive and give your host the gift of meat. Go beyond the meat section at your local grocery store and locate a reliable butcher, the more old fashioned the better. There are plenty on Long Island, including The Butcher Place in Carle Place, Center Cuts in Roslyn Heights, Andy’s New Hyde

Park Meats, Farmingdale Meat Market, Fork & Clever in Malverne, Forest Pork Store in Huntington, A & S Italian Pork Store in Massapequa and Franklin Square, Steve’s Prime Meats in Freeport—the list goes on. There are many reasons to opt for a butcher shop over a grocery store meat section—supporting small business is one reason, but mainly because butcher shops tend to boast cuts of meat that are far better quality, if a bit more expensive. Topping the list of quintessential holiday meats is undoubtedly the glorious ham, which is equally desirable as a fresh ham or the honey-glazed, cured variety. Even those tin-can hams have a place at the table this time of year, with the iconic Dak Premium Ham 16-ounce ham-shaped can making a wonderful stocking-stuffer. But if your pork preference is the unadulterated version, go with a fresh ham, which is basically roasted pork—the same cut used in cured ham, only without the cure. This version of ham is usually sold with

Racks of lamb or pork are a mouthwatering centerpiece to any holiday spread.

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skin on, which offers the double gift of pork cracklings to go with the juicy, roasted cut. The classic rosemary, garlic and lemon application suits this ham well, though it might be more fun to go the sticky route with a recipe featuring either a maple-mustard or a soy sauce glaze. Fresh ham tends to go for about $3 per pound and while most butchers have fresh ham on hand, it’s best to place your order about a week ahead of your party. Lamb is another holiday regular in the roaster, with multiple cuts led to the slaughter as the celebratory roast on the holiday table. Whether it’s the leg or the more eye-pleasing crown roast, lamb tastes of the earth—with the gaminess of a beast that spends most of its time with its snout to the ground. The price-per-pound for a leg of lamb fluctuates wildly, according to local butchers, with the price currently hovering at about $6 per pound. As for the crown roast, which is lamb racks tied together end-to-end into the shape of a crown, many butchers will do the work of assembly for you. Either a

leg or a rack, thyme, rosemary and even some coriander make perfect barn-mates. For those who don’t eat pork and can’t stomach lamb, beef is a beautiful, classic fall back option. London broil, which gets unwarranted flak for its perceived lack of flavor, stands up well to any preparation and can be sliced in a way that really stretches out it’s approximately $10 per-pound price tag for the sirloin cut. But this is the holidays—the time of year when meat is more than food, it’s an event. With this in mind, order a bone-in standing prime rib roast—an expensive cut at about $20 per pound from a butcher, gifting this cut to your host will send all the right meat messages. For a fancier preparation, try your hand at mastering beef Wellington, which sees a beef tenderloin coated with pâté and duxelles—a finely chopped mix of mushrooms and herbs—before it’s wrapped in puff pastry. And finally, when chicken gets boring and turkey’s been done, go for the dark and fatty option with a whole roasted duck. At about $2 or $3 per pound, these water fowls can be specially ordered from a butcher or from a farm specializing in duck. There are various methods of prep with duck, including orange or blueberry, but perhaps most fitting this holiday season is the more uncommon and singular raspberry duck. With a hint of cinnamon and a tangy raspberry sauce, this particular preparation is powerful enough to make everyone forget that you neglected to bring any gifts other than various cuts of meat.

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hile simply slapping meat onto a pan and sticking it into fire is most satisfying to our primal urges, taking the time to properly prep, inject with flavor and cook to a controlled temperature can lead to a better meal, no matter the time of year. And with the holidays upon the table, here are some great gift ideas for the carnivore in your life.

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Sure, you can purchase a 12-inch cast iron skillet for about $20 at Target and sear meat to your heart’s content, but why do that when you can get extra fancy with skillets from Finex ranging in price from $125 to $270. A good cast iron skillet is the most versatile pan you will ever own, so buy one that will remain useful through generations long after you’re gone. Buy from the manufacturer at www.finexusa.com.

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ho says beer is the ultimate summer drink? As we reach this time of the year, seasonal winter brews are popping up all over, offering enthusiasts and neophytes alike a welcome respite from the same old choices. Like unwrapping a present, each new beer uncapped is a surprise, and there are loads to try. It’s enough to make you hope for a long winter. Samuel Adams White Christmas: There’s a reason people yearn for snow on Christmas. It’s traditional, special and what everyone has come to know and love. This aptly named brew delivers on that promise—though it may be lacking in the surprise department, its smooth, crisp finish proves more than satisfying. A few seasonal spices add a slight kick, but otherwise, White Christmas brew is a mild, lighthearted seasonal drink, as natural as catching a snow flake on one’s tongue.

Bell’s Christmas Ale: When people think winter brews, this is more than likely what they’d have in mind—a brew that effortlessly captures the spirit of the season without being unabashedly gimmicky. Dark and sweet, with moderate touches of caramel, Bell’s Christmas ale is classified as a scotch ale/wee heavy, strong and bold but not overwhelmingly so. It would serve as a nice complement for holiday gatherings, striking the difficult balance between relaxed and assertive, lively yet composed.

Stone Xocoveza: Feeling Festive? Xocoveza is a sweet and spicy extravaganza, paying homage to Mexican hot chocolate and stimulating the senses with a barrage of flavors. Whereas the sweetness of the cocoa, nutmeg and coffee flavors provides tranquility from the cold, the heat of the pepper flavor could melt the frostbite straightaway. Be thankful, then, that the hint of cinnamon provides a steady compromise between the two disparate sensations. No individual spice comes on too strong, making for a truly excellent blend.

Ommegang Lovely, Dark and Deep Oatmeal Stout: Some purists are quick to balk at the more eclectic beer flavors available, but there’s no denying that these charming oddities are good for a change of pace. If you’re looking for something way out there, this stout has all the graininess of real oatmeal, yet is deceptively rich. If the first sip is off-putting, don’t be alarmed—before long its taste begins to gel, and eventually, the premise of oatmeal beer seems less and less crazy. Much like the food it pays tribute to, it’s ideal for a warmup drink, an

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So when the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program (where I have been doing PR for 37 years) decided to have a cookie exchange, I pulled out the old recipes and made my choice— Kathleen’s Bake Shop Cookbook’s Blondies, which was the number one choice in my 1998 cookie tasting. Kathleen King of Southampton went on to open Tate’s Bake Shop and you can buy her baked good in most supermarkets. Hotline volunteer Genevieve Picone of Lynbrook also chose a recipe from a Long Island chef…Ina Garner. “I got her English Chocolate Crisps off the TV years ago,” said Picone. “She made it sound so easy and it was. I knew it wouldn’t be a holiday without chocolate. Everyone likes chocolate.” Yes, indeed. Chocolate makes its way into many of the cookies contributed for the cookie exchange. In addition to my Blondies and Genevieve’s Chocolate Crisps, the chocolate cookies that will make their appearance include Chocolate Bliss, Coconut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal, Toll House Chocolate Chip, Flourless Chocolate Almond and Coconut, and just simply “Chocolate Cookies.” Chewy Chocolate Nuggets from Westbury’s Susan Shulman contain a very generous amount of chocolate in ratio to the other ingredients. Shulman is the unofficial volunteer captain of the Adelphi team that fund raises for the breast cancer program through the LI2Day Walk held every spring.

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‘Treasured’ Holiday Concert On The Horizon

estive holiday classics and fun surprises are among “Treasured Memories” the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus (LIGMC) will celebrate at their upcoming winter concerts. The annual holiday performances are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 15, at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City, and Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook, 380 Nicolls Rd. in Stony Brook. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door and also available online at www.ligmc.org. “We are proud to present our 2017 holiday concert, ‘Treasured Memories,’ a joyful blend of seasonal favorites both old and new,” Tony Mazza, a member of the LIGMC Board of Directors, said. “The holiday concerts are always a delightful blend of heartwarming and entertaining selections, and this year’s offering is no exception.” Seasoned music educator and theatrical music director Jeanette Barsi Cooper, who serves as LIGMC’s artistic director and accompanist, collaborated with Mazza

to prepare the 2017 program. “We compared notes and found we had much in common,” she said. “We wanted to have a very familiar selection of songs—both familiar to the chorus and familiar to the audience. My barometer was: When I looked at the song and thought, ‘Oh, I love that song,’ I added it to the list.” Most recently, LIGMC staged a successful “Hurray for Hollywood” movie-themed cabaret concert at the Sayville VFW on Nov. 11. The group also sang at the opening-night gathering hosted by the Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in Huntington. Now in its 10th anniversary season, The Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus is a voluntary, nonprofit, community-based organization that provides diverse audiences with high-quality choral performances and musical experiences. LIGMC uses music to unite the LGBT community, fight prejudice and discrimination, and affirm the contributions of the LGBT community to the region’s cultural life. —Anton Media Staff

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BOOK REVIEW

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Review of: Draft No. 4: On the Writing Process by John McPhee BY JOE SCOTCHIE JSCOTCHIE@ANTONMEDIAGROUP.COM

John McPhee is a longtime resident of Princeton, NJ, and a faculty member at the august university in that town. In 1964, he published A Sense of Where You Are, a book about a famous Princeton undergraduate, Bill Bradley, who would become a collegiate All-American, a star with the New York Knicks and a U.S. Senator from New Jersey. McPhee would keep writing, publishing over two dozen books. Draft No. 4 is a series of essays that amounts to a textbook on good, clear writing. McPhee has spent decades writing for The New Yorker, the magazine that has long set the tone for prose style in publications across the United States. Indeed, “The New Yorker style” is legendary, buttressed by writers like McPhee, James Thurber, A.J. Liebling and especially such fiction writers as John Cheever, John Updike and J.D. Salinger. It also has come in for plenty

of satire over the years, with those writers on the outside, such as Tom Wolfe, having much fun in ridiculing the publication’s sense of importance. This book is not about literary politics. It includes chapters on structure, research, relations between the author and editors and publishers, word usage and accuracy—in short, that same New Yorker style. Draft No. 4 is a slim volume, only 192 pages, its main point conjures up an old Village Voice drawing that once accompanied a Richard Price essay, also on writing. In it, a hand comes darting out of the pages of a book, grabbing the reader by the collars and keeping him there. In other words, this book instructs the reader on how to get it right—from note taking to writing a good lead, to dealing with editors. This paragraph, I think, sums up its contents. “[After] you have reviewed your notes...and thought through your material, it is difficult to frame much a structure until you write a lead. You wade around in your notes, getting

nowhere. You don’t see a pattern. You don’t know what to do. So stop everything. Stop looking at the notes. Hunt through your mind for a good beginning. Then write it. Write a lead...[If] the piece is to have some combination of substance, complexity and structural juxtaposition that pays dividend, you might begin with that acceptable and workable lead and then be able to sit back with the lead in hand and think about where you are going and how you plan to get there. Writing a successful lead...can illuminate the structure problem for you and cause you to see the piece whole—you see it conceptually, in various parts, to which you then assign your materials. You find your lead, you build your structure, you are now free to write.” McPhee was the product of a different, more learned age. Few people attended college in McPhee’s day, but those that did received a rigorous education. McPhee, in citing a Frank Bruni column in the New York

Times, Times can be as cynical as the next guy. He notes that students at today’s Princeton can identify such names as Woody Allen, Muhammad Ali and (good enough) Winston Churchill, not to mention Sarah Palin and Paul Newman. On the blank slate list is Dr. Johnson, his famous biographer James Boswell, plus Richard Burton, Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. It’s good for a chuckle, but might not the faculty at Princeton—and other elite schools—hold some responsibility for cultural illiteracy? This is an anomaly to the subject at hand. Young people will profit immensely from Draft No. 4. It contains no frills. Instead, it is just an old-fashioned call for clear thinking and clear writing.

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Thought Gallery Consider these recommendations for upcoming talks, readings and more in and around New York City:

is returning for a fourth season. Hear from Jodie Foster, who directs Rosemarie DeWitt in the episode “Arkangel,” as they talk creativity, the toll of screens, and their support for women in Hollywood ($45). Visit www.thoughtgallery.org for information about lectures, readings and other intellectual events or to sign up for the weekly newsletter.

The Story of Life: Critical Insights from Evolutionary Biology Thursday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. New York Academy of Sciences 250 Greenwich St., 40th Floor 212-298-8600 www.nyas.org Two paleoanthropologists and a paleontologist join the debate over whether evolution always leads to greater complexity, or if human consciousness is more a product of dumb luck. In tracing down The Story of Life, they’ll ask what can “evolutionary biology ultimately tell us about the meaning of our lives?” ($15).

Just Announced TimesTalks: Jodie Foster & Rosemarie DeWitt Monday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. Symphony Space 2537 Broadway 212-864-1414 www.symphonyspace.org The dystopian sci-fi fave Black Mirror

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). With the number of coincidences that occur this week you may begin to get the idea you’re some kind of undercover angel on a mission to affect destiny. Your activities will definitely have an impact on the timeline of others, featuring events that could never have happened were it not for you input, however small. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Psychic leaning is much like physical leaning. The support has to be strong and willing, or you all fall down. This is an excellent week to do a psychic structural review. Check your “beams” to make sure you’re counting on the right people. Better yet, don’t lean. Increased self-sufficiency will solve many things at once. CANCER (June 22-July 22). The dilemmas abound, and there are controversial circumstances in your periphery, too. You’re not the direct cause, and yet your mind will be wrapped up in it for the better part of the week. You might wonder about your approval rating, though such things are becoming less and less important to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). So, once again you’ll find yourself in the position of not knowing where you’re going or how to get there. But hey, you know people! And you know how to talk to them to find out what they want that you might be able to provide. That’s the knowledge that will take you anywhere in the world. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ve experienced the many benefits that spring from being an amenable person with a stellar attitude -- and you weren’t even working on that at the time. The good vibes were a natural extension of your position and excitement for the task. Now older and wiser, you’ll be tasked with conjuring the same fervor. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Finding happiness isn’t always your top priority. There are complex issues at play. You’re accountable to people who need you. But when it’s your turn, and you do deem your own happiness as the most important factor, you’ll attain it by either changing a circumstance, or changing your thoughts about it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). In the presence of the extremely fascinating, it’s not necessary to make a conscious choice to give full attention. In fact, it’s hard to look away. There are many deeply fascinating aspects to what you’re doing this week, though you should know that not everyone will understand the special context the way you do. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Sometimes you’re the onion; sometimes you’re the chef. This week you’ll be both. In one instance you’ll be an agent of taste who makes the whole thing work through some sacrifice of your being. In another instance, you’ll be a magic maker who causes change and brings it all together... perhaps with a teary eye. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your success this week will be determined by two things: first, your ability to set up the right expectation in the hearts and minds of others; and second, your ability to deliver on it. Keep in mind that the right expectation is one that accurately reflects what you’d like to give while serving the appetite of the recipient. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People who are living inside fairy tales hardly ever realize it. You’ll be the exception this week. There are many who, if they magically landed in your shoes, would feel that their wildest dreams have come true. You will vividly, gladly experience the force of your own lucky circumstances.

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Weekly Sudoku Puzzle Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

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Equal Housing Opportunity Federal, New York State and local laws prohibit discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability in connection with the rental, sale or financing of real estate. Nassau also prohibits source of income discrimination. Anton Community Newspapers does not knowingly accept advertising in violation of these laws. When you suspect housing discrimination, call Long Island Housing Services’ Discrimination Complaint Line at 800-660-6920. (Long Island Housing Services is the Fair Housing Agency of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.)

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Bring ‘Toys For Tots’ To Anton Since the 1990s, Anton Media Group has been a major sponsor for the Toys For Tots charity campaign. Once again, we will be an official drop-off location for Toys For Tots. Those who would like to make a

donation of a new, unwrapped toy for a child, who may otherwise go without the magic of the season, are invited to do so at Anton’s office, 132 E. 2nd St. in Mineola, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Tuesday, Dec. 12.

Toys from communities across Nassau and Suffolk counties are collected by individuals and businesses, then distributed by the members of the U.S. Marine Corps locally to underprivileged children. For more information

about additional collection sites, donation information or to request a toy distribution, visit www. garden-city-ny.toysfortots.org or contact Staff Sergeant J. D. Quinton at toysfortots.nassaucounty@ gmail.com or 516-228-5669.

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AROUND LONG ISLAND Great family events happening this month around the Island

Wednesday, Dec. 6

Chamber Music Ensemble Adelphi Performing Arts Center (1 South Ave., Garden City) presents a program of intimate music for a variety of voices and instruments, ranging from the Baroque to the modern. Performed by Adelphi music students and directed by Christopher Lyndon-Gee on Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the concert hall. Admission is free. Visit www.aupac.adelphi. edu or call 516-877-4000 for details.

The News That Didn’t Make the News Project Censored takes an in-depth look at what is wrong with the news media in the U.S. today on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Ethical Humanist Society. It highlights the work of the media democracy organization Project Censored and its commitment to media literacy education as an antidote to top-down, managed news propaganda and censorship. Admission is free, however a $5 donation is suggested. The Ethical Humanist Society is located at 38 Old Country Road in Garden City. Call 516-741-7304 for details. Caregiver Support Group Nassau County Office for Aging and

Mental Health, in cooperation with the Elmont Public Library, are offering a support group specifically targeted to respond to the needs of elder caregivers on Dec. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Elmont Public Library is located at 700 Hempstead Tpke. in Elmont. Meetings are held every month and are open to residents of Nassau County. This support group will provide an opportunity for participants to share experiences and help one another. The group is led by Marguerite Dilimetin, LCSW, CASAC, support group facilitator. Call 516-227-7071 for details.

Thursday, Dec. 7

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Storytelling By Fireside Children (ages 6-10) who love the adventure of reading will enjoy this story of the American Girl, Felicity, in the parlor at Rock Hall. Admission is $5 per child. Reservations are required. Rock Hall is located at 199 Broadway in Lawrence. Visit www.friendsofrockhall. org or call 516-239-1157 for details.

Friday, Dec. 8

Visit With Santa The Christmas tree at Planting Fields Arboretum will be lit on the Camellia House Lawn on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. Delight

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is Thursday, Dec. 7 in all kinds of holiday excitement including caroling by the Barber Shop Quartet. Coe Hall will be decorated for the season and will be open for self-guided visits. Enjoy live music with Jack Kohl in the Great Hall and the House of the Red Hart Singers who will stroll around. Visit with Santa until 7:30 p.m. inside the hay barn. Parking, admission and activities are free. Planting Fields Arboretum is located at 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay. Visit www.plantingfields.org for details.

Saturday, Dec. 9

Dance Showcase Adelphi Performing Arts Center (1 South Ave., Garden City) presents the university’s Department of Dance students’ showcase on Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Students demonstrate their own choreography in the

Olmstead Tehatre. Admission is free. Visit www.aupac.adelphi.edu or call 516-877-4000 for details.

Sunday, Dec. 10

A Visit From Ebenezer Visit with the former miser, Ebenezer Scrooge and discover the true meaning of Christmas. Admission is $10. Reservations are required. Rock Hall is located at 199 Broadway in Lawrence. Visit www.friendsofrockhall.org or call 516-239-1157 for details.

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Music Ensemble Adelphi Performing Arts Center (1 South Ave., Garden City) students perform traditional repertoire from around the world on Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. in the recital hall; directed by David Racinelli. Admission is free. Visit www.aupac.adelphi. edu or call 516-877-4000 for details.

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he superhero genre seems nowhere near losing its powers at the box office. Here’s a list of comic book heroes headed for the big screen in 2018.

Black Panther—Feb. 16 Starring Chadwick Boseman in the title role, along with Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Martin Freeman and Angela Bassett, Marvel’s Black Panther takes audiences to the fictional kingdom of Wakanda for a battle between good and evil that ties into the Marvel cinematic universe (MCU).

New Mutants—April 13 The comic book genre’s first foray into the world of horror, 20th Century Fox’s New Mutants is an X-Men spinoff starring Maisie Williams, Charlie Heaton and Anya Taylor-Jay. If the trailer is any indication, the “horror” tag is more than a gimmick.

Avengers: Infinity War— May 4 Marvel’s massively successful superhero team-up continues with Infinity War, which mashes together characters across the entire MCU. The movie follows the events of Civil War with the Avengers being forced back together to stop Thanos from

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Deadpool 2—June 1 The Merc with a Mouth returns for a sequel following what ended up being the highest grossing R-rated movie in film history, thanks to an irreverent script and inventive set pieces. Ryan Reynolds is back as the anti-hero and is joined by Josh Brolin, who takes on the role of Cable.

The Incredibles 2—June 15 The long-awaited sequel to the 2004 Pixar animated movie finally has a release date—though not much is known about the plot, aside from how family dynamics play into the world of superheros.

Ant-Man and the Wasp— July 6 The original Ant-Man movie was lauded for its ability to lead the MCU in new, unexplored territory with humor, heist-movie aesthetics and the always likable Paul Rudd in the title role. Evangeline Lilly’s role will expand as the Wasp, making her the top-billed female Marvel superhero before Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel lands in 2019.

Venom—Oct. 5 Sony’s announcement of a standalone Venom movie came as a bit of a surprise, with many having a hard

time believing the villain can be successful without Spider-Man making an appearance. But with the always engaging Tom Hardy in the title role, it’s hard to imagine Venom landing with a thud.

X-Men: Dark Phoenix— Nov. 2 Fox disappointed many X-Men fans with 2016’s Apocalypse and the studio will look to make things right by delving into the fan-cherished “Dark

Phoenix” storyline from the comics, which sees Jean Grey struggling with some dire powers.

Aquaman—Dec. 21 Warner Bros. plucks Aquaman from the Justice League for the character’s first solo film. A far cry from the bright orange, blonde-haired, much maligned comic book version, Jason Momoa’s take on the character seems like the perfect re-imagining of the ocean hero.

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is the season of giving, and for every professional athlete who gives 110 percent on the field, there are also a select few who devote time and energy to charitable endeavors off the field. Accomplishments such as these rarely come with the glory and fanfare of a game-winning touchdown or walk-off home run, but that’s just as well; after all, ask most any philanthropic athlete and they’ll tell you it’s the people they help and inspire that makes their efforts worthwhile. Here are three popular figures in New York sports whose stars have shone equally bright when it comes to making a difference in their communities. Eli Manning: Frequently praised as the epitome of class on the field and in the locker room, the two-time Super Bowl MVP has also garnered a reputation as one of the most charitable players in the NFL. Between tireless bouts of preparation and a streak of 210 consecutive starts at quarterback, Manning has found time to contribute to the American Red Cross, the Make A Wish Foundation, Kids Tackle Cancer and Guiding Eyes for the Blind, among others. With brother Peyton, he helped deliver more than 30,000 pounds of

food, water and pillows to the victims of Hurricane Katrina and, with wife Abby, founded the Eli and Abby Manning Children’s Clinics in 2007. The Giants legend was named co-recipient of the 2017 Walter Payton Man of the Year award for his efforts. Henrik Lundqvist: The Rangers net minder has been a fan favorite for his 12-plus years with the team, and he’s done plenty to reciprocate that love to those who need it most. He’s been active in the Garden of Dreams Foundation, which does work to brighten up the lives of kids who are facing poverty, illnesses and other

challenges. In addition, Lundqvist’s own Henrik Lundqvist foundation has done much to improve the quality of education and healthcare received by children and adults around the world. The characteristically humble goalie was named a finalist for the 2014-15 NHL Foundation Player Award. Derek Jeter: Right, no surprise here. But the fact is, for all that Jeter accomplished as a player, no account of his legacy is complete without speaking highly of his character. The future Hall of Famer’s Turn 2 Foundation was founded during Jeter’s rookie season in 1996, and according to the charity’s official website, has donated more than $23 million during that time to keep kids off the streets and on the right path. With an eye towards encouraging academic excellence and leadership skills, the foundation has amassed a legacy of positive youth development that has carried on well beyond Jeter’s final days in pinstripes.

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