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By Scott P. Moore Headache-causing traffic on Rockaway Turnpike during rush hour turns a one-mile stretch of the road heading into and out of Queens into a 25-minute gridlock. Residents and local businesses complained congestion from nearby roads and out-of-sync traffic lights have added to an already bad situation. From roughly 2:00 p.m. until about 7:00 p.m. every Friday, Rockaway Turnpike (also known as Rockaway Boulevard in Queens) turns into a slow-moving snarl from West Broadway in Lawrence until Brookville Boulevard in Queens. The congestion encompasses Northbound and Southbound lanes, coming from traffic leaving Queens via the road and even more traffic entering from the Nassau Expressway. “The road is not accessible on Fridays or beach days,” said Mayor Martin Oliner of Lawrence, who said he owes his ten year career in politics to the traffic on Rockaway Turnpike when he became involved a decade ago in traffic legislation. Oliner said that nearby Queens County has not helped with traffic issues nor worked with Nassau County or the Village of Lawrence to alleviate the traffic. Residents and business owners on the roadway have experienced the traffic problems on a weekly basis. Terri Gatto, a Lawrence resident who works at Five Towns Inn on Rockaway Turnpike, said traffic on the road this year was much worse. “Friday afternoons are ridiculous,” she said. “Sunday, I was told, it was at a complete standstill.” Gatto said it takes the hotel’s airport drivers some 15 to 20 minutes to get from their location to John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport, which is only a little over two miles away. The drivers, she said, have taken to more scenic routes around the traffic to try and save time, which has, in turn, still annoyed passengers. “It should be a 15 minute run to the airport… I don’t know what can be done about it.” She also said that she felt a new Lowe’s Hardware and subsequent construction have contributed to out-of-sync traffic lights, causing backups and delays. “The last few years has gotten worse. Fridays, it’s gotten bad,” said Jimmy Lane, who has worked at Five Towns Mini Golf & Batting Range on Rockaway Turnpike for 20 years. “Once they get past Brookville Boulevard, its alright… [Queens] knows what they do.” Lane also said the traffic cuts into business at the batting range, stopping potential customers from getting to the parking lot or, he suspects, simply staying away when rush hour comes around. Gatto and Lane both noted that the traffic lights between Peninsula Boulevard and Brookville Boulevard were out of sync with each other, sometimes contributing to delays and standstills up and down the road. Lane also said the owner of the mini golf course has complained for 10 years to New York City, Nassau County and “whoever would listen” and has almost given up hope on the traffic. “All I see is that traffic,” said Sunasia Turnbow, an assistant manager at Storage Post Self Storage on Rockaway Turnpike. Getting across the turnpike on her commute home to Far Rockaway sometimes takes her 10 minutes.

Children jump off of a dock at Hewlett Point Beach on Tuesday afternoon.

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Beating the Heat in The Five Towns By Susan Varghese, Jordan Friedman & Scott P. Moore

This week’s hazy humidity and scorching temperatures in the high 90’s have sent local residents searching for ways to beat the heat. For some Five Towners, air conditioning and sprinklers have come to the rescue, and for others the beach is their personal oasis. “You don’t feel [the heat] here, you just don’t feel it here at all,” said Atlantic Beach resident

Kim Telano, who was sitting next to her friend Karen Gold on the beach. “When you go over that bridge you don’t have any problems in the world,” Gold said. “This is eternal vacation. I would tell everyone I love to just come here to feel what it feels like.” Lendel Jones, a representative for Long Island American Water, noted that water usage has spiked. “We are pumping more water —

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vorites.” As she strings the multi-colored beads together, Dominique and the rest of the group chat about everything from Adventure Land, bumper cars, to their extensive life experiences. The group’s head counselor, Rena Bronstein, smiled and added, “ I love doing projects with them – I’m such a kid.” Another camper, Eve, politely interjected, asking, “ Excuse me, Rena, can you make my bracelet a little looser?” Eve thought for a moment, and said, “ Oh, my favorite part about camp was learning how to swim here when I was littler. This is my ﬁrst full summer.” Bronstein, a 20-year-old senior at the University of Delaware had started as a camper, was a counselor-in- training for three years, became an assistant counsel-

New York State Supreme Court Justice Steven Jaeger ruled against the Nassau’s Legislature’s controversial redistricting plan on Thursday afternoon. If Jaeger’s decision is upheld, any new redistricting plan could not go into effect until 2013 when the next round of legislative races take place. Nassau’s Republican controlled legislature voted 10-8 in May approving the plan, which would split The Five Town’s legislative representation from one legislator, Howard Kopel, to three legislators, splitting up parts of Hewlett, Inwood and Cedarhurst between three districts. “The Court concludes that there is no basis in the Nassau County charter itself, the legislative intent, the legislative history, or the established past practice of the Legislature to immediately adjust the 19 County legislative districts for the 2011 general election. [The charter requires] one threestep redistricting process to take place over the course of many months for implementation in 2013,” Jaeger said in his decision.

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A local resident prepares for a splash as he goes down the water slide at North Woodmere Park pool. Photo by Jonathan Walter

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Living The Good Life at Day Camp By Susan Varghese

Standard Associate Editor

Giggles filled the room as the nine-yearold girls at Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s Summer Day Camp munched on their hand-made pizza bagels. Cooking class is almost finished, but time means nothing for some of the camp veterans. “I’ve been here since…like, nursery! It’s fun!” exclaimed nine-year-old Lia. Her best friend and fellow camper, Jessica agreed, “Everyday there’s something to do.” At LWA’s Summer Day, there are 600 campers, 200 counselors, 26 lifeguards (for their two heated pools) and five art studios. Everything for every camper is precisely scheduled, and around 11:00 a.m., it’s time for art class. Nine-year-old. Dominique, noted, “ I like everything here. There’s cool lunches – pizza, chicken patties and macaroni and cheese are my fa-

A study published earlier this March by Long Island American Water (LIAW) found levels of iron in tap water to be three times the maximum limit in and around The Five Towns area. The study found nearly 1 mg. of naturally occurring iron per liter in water of the study area. The limit allowed by both state and federal regulations is 0.3 mg. per liter. The study notes that New York State allows higher levels of iron in tap water when treatment has been applied to the water and justiﬁed by the provider, which the study states is the case for LIAW. The study noted 1 mg per liter being equal to about one second every 11.5 days. “It’s doesn’t surprise me at all,” said Lawrence Mayor Martin Oliner. “It’s what we’ve been saying all along.” Lawrence has been at the center of a water problem for at least the last 20 years, according to Oliner and other residents. The study was conducted around multiple areas in

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livered to the affected homes,â&#x20AC;? wrote Weisenberg. Weisenberg said local residents told him they were forced to buy ďŹ ltration systems to use the water for bathing and washing as well as bottled water for drinking and cooking due to containments in the water, such as iron particles in Lawrence. The letter also referred to an April 29, 2011 testimony, the same day as the original rate increase request, to the State Public Service Commission by LIAWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Richard Kern that stated one of the wells located on the Lynbrook/Malverne border was out of service due to iron levels far beyond the maximum allowed by state code. In the same

Hewlett Harbor Looking to Put Potholes in the Past By Jordan Friedman

otholes may soon be a thing of the past in the Village of Hewlett Harbor, as road repairs are currently in the works, trustees said at a Village of Hewlett Harbor meeting Monday evening. Trustees weighed the pros and cons of a curb-to-curb repair job, as opposed to â&#x20AC;&#x153;patchâ&#x20AC;? repair in which only the holes in the road are repaired. Mayor Mark Weiss opened the discussion by stating, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure why a curbto-curb repair is better than any other procedure. Are we doing it for repair or for aesthetics?â&#x20AC;? Trustee Michael Yohai said he supports the idea of a curb-tocurb repair as opposed to patch

repair and many of the trustees agreed, though a ďŹ nal decision was not made at the meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[The patch job] separates, ice gets in it, water gets in, it moves,â&#x20AC;? Yohai said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But Pepperidge Road, which is curb to curb, looks perfect. Every time we ďŹ x a pothole, it opens up a few years later â&#x20AC;Ś I think our roads look like Swiss cheese at this point.â&#x20AC;? Yohai added that he would hate to see streets like Albon Road â&#x20AC;&#x153;all chopped up.â&#x20AC;? Weiss noted that he feels some of the villages in The Five Towns should have collaborated in deciding how they would go about pothole repair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This would have been a good time to get all the villages together to do this, when all the [work-

ers] are already here,â&#x20AC;? Weiss said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think for next year itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something to consider.â&#x20AC;? Meanwhile, Weiss also proposed the idea of taking what he referred to as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;dressingâ&#x20AC;? approach to road repair, where a cap is placed over the roads. Trustee Thomas Cohen agreed, commenting that this â&#x20AC;&#x153;would look better than patches.â&#x20AC;? In addition to road repair, Trustee Ken Kornblau brought forward another topic of discussion, explaining that he saw a construction worker with a spray can â&#x20AC;&#x153;going onto properties and spraying awayâ&#x20AC;? last month, prior to previous construction work. Weiss said he wishes to contact the company about its actions.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want prior notice, so we can take prior steps before,â&#x20AC;? Weiss said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have proper notice, the village will take it as vandalism, as obstruction.â&#x20AC;? Although construction issues were the main focus of Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting, the trustees also said they will be updating the Hewlett Harbor Village computer system and website. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The operating system is old, the computers are old. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for an update,â&#x20AC;? said Deputy Mayor Leonard Oppenheimer. The new website will enable residents to contact Village Hall directly with questions, concerns and complaints, acquire agendas from board meetings and obtain legal notices.

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southwestern Nassau County, including The Five Towns, Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, East Rockaway, Lynbrook, Malverne, Valley Stream and West Hempstead. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) includes iron as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;secondary standard,â&#x20AC;? or a contaminant not considered to cause health problems, and are not enforced by the organization. Water providers are not obligated to test for these foreign particles, but are asked to check on a voluntary basis. Iron is noted for giving off unwanted aesthetic effects, including taste, smell and cloudiness, and technical effects, including a

rusty color, sediment build-up, a metallic taste and reddish or orange staining in tubs and sinks. Local assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg recently sent a letter to the New York State Public Service Commission questioning LIAWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recently proposed 19.5 percent rate hike amid concerns over quality in Lawrence and other Long Island villages. Weisenbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter, dated July 20th to Chairman Garry A. Brown, stated that there â&#x20AC;&#x153;needs to be a balance between the enormity of the proposed increases, the quality of the products and services and what rate payers can bear.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The company has yet to make improvements to the water de-

testimony, Kern notes a pipe connecting Lawrence to Atlantic Beach has had a detected leak under a shipping channel. The leaking pipe has nothing to do with the iron problems within Lawrence, according to LIAW representative Lendel Jones. LIAW president William Varley also gave a testimony the same day noting the installation of new iron treatment plants and the need for another. He cited iron removal as one of the large reasons for the increase. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harvey is doing a great job as usual,â&#x20AC;? said Oliner, noting the Assemblyman has been coordinating with Lawrence to solve the water problems. Oliner said he was looking forward to an upcoming meeting of the Department of Health, Sentaor Dean Skelos, and the Assemblyman.

Stephen Anchin Kicks Off Campaign for Hempstead Town Clerk

tephen Anchin, a real estate agent from Hewlett and former head of The Five Towns Democratic Club ofďŹ cially launched his campaign to be elected Town Clerk for the Town of Hempstead on Thursday, July 14 at Traditions Restaurant in Lawrence. The Democratic candidate said he wants to â&#x20AC;&#x153;create a new

template for the townâ&#x20AC;? by updating his position to use the internet for permit renewals and make the position more efďŹ cient. Anchin, center, is pictured with his campaign manager Jeremy Rosenberg, left, and David Freedman, senior campaign advisor and Five Towns Democratic Club president, right.

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Living The Good Life at Day Camp CONTINUED FROM P. A1 or, and has been a head counselor for two summers. “What’s a better job than this? I made my best friends here. I ﬁrst was at camp with ﬁve-year-olds who are now 13-year-olds. It’s like, ‘I knew you when you were peeing in your pants and now you’re a teenager?’ It is best described as organized chaos during lunchtime in the camp’s cafeteria. Depending on the needs of each child, pizza, pasta, fruit, and other meals are available, the counselors serve the campers, and the whole camp is

came back here and kissed the ground!” Stackowitz joked. An average day at camp for the nine-year-old girls’ group, called The Flamingos, consists of a 9:00 a.m. start, swim class, soccer, cooking, art, sometimes a day trip (last week was bowling), and yoga twice a week. The camp’s director, Barbra Feldman, referred to LWA as “ a whole different ballgame.” Feldman added, “ We have kids coming from Manhattan, The Five Towns, the Rockaways, we have one child that just came from China.” As far as the staff is concerned, Feldman noted that not just anyone could work at the

Campers monkeying around peanut-free. But, according to Bronstein, they offer a highly sought-after soy butter and jelly sandwich. Eight and a half year old, Idan has been at camp for two summers and raved about the brunch lunch, where the camp offers breakfast foods like wafﬂes and pancakes. “I love it!” Idan cheerfully said. One of the counselors, Erin Stackowitz, 16, attended the camp since she was in third grade, was a counselor-in-training, and this is her ﬁrst summer as an assistant counselor. “I love everyone here. One summer, I went to a different camp, and I

camp. Most of my counselors are adults, teachers and parents, but someone who was a camper and who has gone through the ranks, and I know them well enough, those are the kids that are permitted to be a counselor before graduating college. I’ve known some of them since they were three.” The camp has extensive sports and arts programs and grades from 3 to 7 will be performing School House Rock in the camp’s theater at the end of the summer. They also have a glee club at camp with 70 kids who elect to go and are pulled from the regular camp schedule

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Five and six-year-old boys outside of the Aeroball stations, excitedly waiting for their turns. twice a week, as well as a drama program. Feldman said,” Instead of sticking them with a movie on a rainy day, we’ll bring the campers into the theater and interact with them through different games, like a mock Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” Feldman added,” With the school facility, you can do things that you can’t at a normal day camp.” Their yoga class, although atypical from average camp activities like old-fashioned kickball, seemed to be enjoyed by the campers. During the fouryear-olds’ class, they were hyper at ﬁrst, laughing profusely and wiggling around their mats, but as soon as the music went on and were instructed to do the “Goldﬁsh” move, they transformed into miniature Yogis. On the other side of camp, 12-year-old Michael and Moshe were hanging out during nature class with the camp’s gecko and tortoise. The nature class has Madagascar hissing cockroaches, millipedes, and other insects, including a different animal in every week. Michael was running his hands through a white and gray substance, known as Ooblech. “Ooblech is a liquid solid made out of cornstarch and water,” Michael explained in a matter of fact tone. “When

you pick it up, it’s a solid, and two seconds later…it drops like liquid. It’s messy, but it’s fun.” Near the playground, kids can be found jumping and playing Aeroball. Aeroball is a cross between a trampoline, volleyball, and basketball. There’s two compartments separated by a double wall net, so the players never have physical contact. There’s a basket on each compartment, and the kids jump to make a shot. If the Aeroball, theater and nature class weren’t enough, one of the camps’ pools is also a main attraction for the kids. One of the new lifeguards, Jonathan Arslanian, said, “ The second I got here we became like a family. The kids want to learn and play.” Another lifeguard, Christopher Liebenberg added, “Every part is enjoyable, as long as you do your job. I don’t have a favorite age group, the younger kids want to have fun and the older kids are more motivated while swimming.” LWA Summer Day Camp starts on June 30 and ends August 23. LWA is located at 336 Woodmere Boulevard in Woodmere. Enrollment applications can be found on their website at www.lawrencewoodmere. org. (516) 374-9000, ext. 806.

close to 18-20 million gallons a day over the past couple of days since it’s been so hot. There are peak times when the water is more than usual and that’s in the morning when people turn on their sprinklers and stuff and it tapers up again when people come back from work.” Even iced coffee sales have gone up, as Mitch Rakita, owner of the Cheese Store in Cedarhurst noted, “I’d like to say yes ... I’ve seen a lot of new faces recently. And it’s been pretty warm today and yesterday.” Nissim Begelman, manager at the Coffee Bar in Lawrence said, “It’s been pretty even throughout the summer. But, we’re selling more iced than hot lately. Deﬁnitely a slight increase of iced over hot.” Commuters such as Linda, a Hewlett resident found the subway and the train the biggest relief from the heat. “The subway was actually pretty cool,” she said. “The train wasn’t too bad. But the stations were really hot. And the worst was walking around the city, I guess because it was crowded. You know, everybody was sweating as they walked.” Another beach lounger, Jill Katz said, “I’m beating the heat by sitting on the beach with some frozen water bottles and some fruit, and by hanging out with my friends and relaxing and taking in the sun. ... I would tell people to get in the ocean. It’s a great temperature and you just can’t beat it.” Mike Pigott, senior meteorologist at Accuweather said that The Five Towns is in the midst of a heat wave. “Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be the hottest days of the week. The humidity is going to make it feel like it’s closer to 105 degrees. We’re not going to see a true relief in weather until Monday, when some thunderstorms come through the region.”

For now, Pigott advised residents not to over-exert themselves. “Avoid the kind of labor intensive jobs or avoid doing the hardest work in the heat of the afternoon. Stay indoors with air conditioning, or spending time in the water is highly recommended, staying hydrated. Keep the house well ventilated if you don’t have air conditioning.”

Children play in the splash zone at North Woodmere Park pool.

Photo by Jonathan Walter The Long Island Power Authority noted that they have energy to meet the demands of the scorching temperatures, but offered precautions to prevent outages. “Put air conditioners on timers, don’t let them run when not at home; Set air conditioners at 78 degrees; Use fans to circulate cool air, which helps cut air conditioner use; Set refrigerators and freezers at most efﬁcient temperatures; and run major appliances such as clothes and dishwashers in the morning or late evening to avoid the peak demand hours of 2: 00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. “I’m drinking cold lemonade and putting my feet in the water ... I’d tell [others] to buy a house in Atlantic Beach and come to the beach,” said Carl Baessler, who has been a resident of Atlantic Beach all his life. “If you’re a resident, just come down to the beach and enjoy it.”

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Lawrence Taking William Street in Both Directions Text and photos by Scott P. Moore

play the width of William Street to the board. She said that residents of the apartment complex make wide turns onto William Street and adding trafﬁc would only make it worse. “There’s too many meshugana drivers... It’s an accident waiting to happen.” “360 is a very active building — there isn’t a single day that someone isn’t moving in or moving out,” said Beverly Snider, also a resident of 360 Central Avenue. “Leave it alone — we’ve lived like this for 40 years. There have been no accidents — not even a fend-

illiam Street in Lawrence will be going both ways. Mayor Martin Oliner’s motion to temporarily stop last meeting’s decision to change the roadway failed when three members abstained from voting at Thursday’s Lawrence Board of Trustees meeting, amid safety concerns voiced from both residents and board members. William Street, currently an 18 foot wide, one-way road, is set to become over 21 feet wide and allow both trafﬁc to and from Central Avenue up until the parking lots, allowing more access to the main street and ease trafﬁc off of nearby Washington Avenue. The rest of the street, up to Malry Lane, will remain a one-way street. The change was passed at the July 6th meeting by trustees Michael Fragin, Ed Klar, and Joel Mael. Mayor Martin Oliner was the only member to vote against the proposal; Trustee Simon

Plaza resident, asked her comments be added to the board’s minutes. She asked that the board be “ﬁnancially and morally” responsible for any accidents on the street post-construction after considering the dangers brought up by the residents. Many residents and board members, most notably Fragin, had a heated discussion following the vote as the board members attempted to move on to the next topic on the agenda. Oliner said he appreciated the residents for coming out to the

The street signs at the intersection of William St and Central Ave, set to allow two-way traffic soon. Felder was not in attendance then due to illness. “I want the public to know that I live rather close and I happen to agree with the one vote cast by the mayor,” said Felder. “I

really feel that it is an unsafe situation and that we [the board] should reconsider.” “I do think there’s a safety issue here,” said Oliner before the vote. “I am certainly convinced by ev-

This sidewalk on the north side of William Street will be chopped away to make room for two-way traffic.

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erything that was said here this evening.” He apologized to the residents for a lack of communication about the meeting and said he did not know the vote was coming at last week’s meeting. Felder’s suggestion was taken up by Mayor Oliner, who moved to vote to reconsider the July 6 decision and allow time to investigate the issue further. The measure failed to meet a majority as Oliner and Felder voted in favor while Fragin, Klar, and Mael abstained from voting altogether. About ten residents, most from The Plaza Apartments, a complex at 360 Central Avenue which has a parking garage that exits onto William Street, attended the board meeting and voiced their concerns to the board members and Mayor Oliner. The building has a driveway onto William Street and would be the beginning of the two-way trafﬁc area on William Street. “We can’t have it — it’s too unsafe,” said Ann Wertheim, a Plaza Apartments resident who brought a measuring tape to dis-

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William Street still shows a sign of the past, when traffic was allowed onto Central Avenue early last year. The street will soon again allow this. er bender.” “This is a trafﬁc issue that has led to a safety issue,” added resident Andrew Snyder. “Anybody that doesn’t recognize it, I can’t really understand it.” Snyder also directed some of his comments at Fragin, claiming he did not like the trustee’s comments at a May 12 meeting calling this strictly a trafﬁc issue. Fragin said his comments were in response to what he perceived as a potentially racial comment made at that meeting. Barbara Weinberg, another

meeting. No date was set for the start of construction on William Street. Last May, Felder, then mayor, and the current board of trustees passed a resolution reversing the traffic direction on the same road to flow from Central Avenue onto William Street. The board also certified the votes from the recent election where incumbent trustees Mael and Fragin won the most votes. The next Lawrence Board of Trustees meeting has not set a date yet.

Kopel Has Three Lines on Ballot, No Opponent

egislature Howard Kopel has earned three lines on November’s ballot this week, but he remains unopposed on the Democratic line, according to Five Towns Democratic Club Leader David Freedman. Kopel received the ofﬁcial endorsements of the Nassau County Conservative and Independent parties this week, which earns him three lines on November’s ballot. Freedman said that there is a “number of people in the mix right now,” and a decision for a Democratic candidate for November’s election will be made very shortly.

The party leaders who endorsed Kopel pointed to “Kopel’s record of making tough decisions without raising taxes as a prime reason for their support,” the press release states. As previously reported, Kopel has been serving his ﬁrst term as legislator for the Nassau County 7th District, which includes The Five Towns, Bay Park, Island Park, North Woodmere, Mill Brook and parts of Oceanside and East Rockaway. He plans to tackle high taxes and the sewage problem in the area if he is re-elected, though he currently faces no opposition.

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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP Your Guide to How Our Elected Officials Are Voting and What They’re Voting On. Howard Kopel Nassau County Legislator, District 7 Voted AYE on Ordinance Nos. 78-81: To ﬁnance several projects, including maintenance and repair of county roads, preservation and development of county parks, enhancement of technology for improvement of government efﬁciency and much more throughout the community. The program also includes the Sewer and Storm Water Plan to provide upgrades to the county’s sewer infrastructure. Ordinance No. 78 authorizes $5,024,800 in bonds, No. 79 authorizes $1,136,000, No. 80 authorizes $101,953,960 and No. 81 provides $70,036,204. The resolutions passed unanimously in the Nassau County Legislature on July 11, 2011. Voted AYE on Resolution No. 161-2011: To authorize the county executive to execute an intermunicipal agreement with the Nassau County Bridge Authority regarding funding Atlantic Beach Bridge improvement and the reconstruction of portions of the street and sidewalk underneath the bridge. The resolution passed the Nassau County legislature by a unanimous vote on July 11, 2011. Voted AYE on Resolution No.

158-2011: To authorize the county executive to establish an inter-municipal agreement with the chief medical examiner of the City of New York regarding the examination of skeletal remains recovered in the County of Nassau. The resolution passed by a unanimous vote on July 11, 2011. Voted AYE on Resolution No. 172-2011: To authorize Nassau County to ﬁle an application for federal assistance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The resolution passed by a unanimous vote on July 11, 2011.

Carolyn McCarthy U.S. Representative, New York’s 4th District Voted NO on H.R. 2018: “To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State’s water quality standards, and for other purposes.” The bill, titled “Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011,” strips the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of its abilities to object to state-approved permits and ensure that states are properly setting clean water standards and enforcing them. The purpose of the bill is to

eliminate federal oversight on water standards. The bill passed by a recorded vote of 239-184 on July 13, 2011. Voted NO on H.R. 2417: Known as the “Better Use of Light Bulbs Act,” this bill aims to impose dozens of new regulations on light bulbs and lamps by repealing Sections 321 and 322 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The original act federally bans the manufacture and sale of certain incandescent light bulbs after December 31, 2011 in an effort for the United States to become more eco-friendly, but H.R. 2417 aims to reverse these measures. The purpose of the “Better Use of Light Bulbs Act” is to make light bulbs less expensive and more accessible to low-income families, and to restore consumer choice by allowing incandescent as opposed to fluorescent bulbs. The bill was defeated by a recorded vote of 233-193 on July 12, 2011. Voted NO on H.R. 2354: To “make appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.” The bill cuts about $1 billion from fiscal 2011 levels, thus reducing the energy efficiency budget by 27 percent. Programs that will be impacted by the bill include fuel-efficient vehicle technologies, bio-refinery research and development and home weatherization assistance. The bill passed by a recorded vote of 219-196 on July 15, 2011.

Dems Prevail In Redistrict Ruling CONTINUED FROM P. A1 In April, after a legal opinion by County Attorney John Ciampoli, Republican Majority Leader Peter Schmidt proposed the redistricting plan, saying the current districts left some areas underrepresented, however Democrats countered that redistricting wasn’t required under the county charter until 2013. “I think that the court has as found what the Democratic Party has found all along that there should be a deliberate and nonpolitical decision,” David Freedman, President of The Five Towns Democratic Club said. “We should be looking at this

in a conscientious manner that helps the individual communities involved and the rush was completely unnecessary. I think it will come out as a hasty and rushed decision by the Republicans to make this thing happen.” Jaeger previously ruled in favor of the Democrats on two occasions and both times New York State Supreme Court’s Appellate Division overruled him, however Ciampoli has not yet committed to appealing the decision, but is looking into it. “There are plenty of grounds for an appeal in this decision,” Ciampoli said. “We have to look into timing issues. We have to

look at the calendar, procedure and what’s going to happen.” Last week Legislator Howard Kopel conjecture last week: “Just remember that the same judge ruled on it twice and it was reversed twice.” “I have no special insights,” Kopel said following the decision this week. “All I would say is that I voted in accordance with the advice given by the county attorney. We’ll see who’s right at the appellate division of the Supreme Court. If the appellate division upholds it, I will be delighted because I’m very happy with the old districts. If the court overrules it, then I will have to abide by the law. ”

Rockaway Tpke. Traffic Puts Motorists Between Gridlock And Snail’s Pace CONTINUED FROM P. A1 “It’s obviously horrible,” she said. “Customers come in after closing and they blame the traffic… you’re literally bumper-tobumper. Lights are green, but nobody’s moving.” “It sucks, but there’s nothing you can do about it,” said Benure Dixon, a manager at Mavis Discount Tire on Lawrence. Dixon said five-minute test drives of the cars sometimes end up taking “a lot longer than it should.” The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) last published a study of traffic on the stretch of road in July 2004. Traffic then showed the number of cars increasing during rush hour from below 1,800 cars an hour to over 2,200 cars per hour. Much of this traffic comes from the Nassau Expressway (NY-878), which connects to Rockaway Turnpike near the Mott Creek Bridge. A 2008 NYSDOT study of the road found nearly 1,700 cars per hour exiting the Nassau Expressway onto Rockaway Turnpike during weekday rush hour times. NYSDOT has set a future project to improve operations on the Nassau Expressway, but the project is not set to be started until late 2016 at the earliest and many details have yet to be released. Oliner also said he plans on discussing the possibility of adding another lane to Rockaway Turnpike with state senators and the Department of Transportation. His idea would give three lanes to southbound traffic down past Peninsula Boulevard, where

the road presently slims down to two lanes from three. Red light cameras are installed on Rockaway Turnpike in Queens at the border on Brookville Boulevard facing both streets, in attempt to cut down potential light-runners. Major construction on Rockaway Turnpike by Nassau County last took place in 2008 when a new lane and sidewalks were added to relieve congestion on

the roadway. “We have a horrible situation — we have an evacuation route,” said Oliner. “We have neighbors who aren’t very helpful… what do we do about it?” Phone calls to the Nassau County Planning Department, an agency in charge of county roads such as Rockaway Turnpike, and the New York City Department of Transportation were not returned.

Five Towns Milk Tracker Average Prices per Gallon of Whole, Skim, and Low Fat (1%) CVS Pharmacy (Cedarhurst) CVS Pharmacy (Woodmere) Trader Joe’s (Hewlett) Foodtown (Hewlett) Keyfood (Woodmere) Stop & Shop (Inwood) Gourmet Glatt (Cedarhurst) Brach’s (Lawrence) King Kullen (Hewlett) Dairy Barn (Hewlett) Smitty’s (Woodmere) LOCAL AVERAGE LOCAL JUNE AVERAGE

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No Fee Pet Adoption Plus Shots and Microchip from Town of Hempstead By Jordan Friedman

he Town of Hempstead has established a “Summer of Love” pet adoption program, enabling residents to adopt a cat or dog free of charge. The town will waive all adoption fees and provide inoculations at no charge, along with free spaying or neutering. In addition, the program will insert a tracking microchip at no cost. Thus far, 40 dogs and 35 cats have been adopted. “The Town Board initiated this program by authorizing the waiving of adoption fees for the ‘Summer of Love’ program,” Mike Caputo of the

partnership with Petfinder.com. During the pet adoption period, Jo-Mar Grooming and Boarding will donate a free grooming, and Manetto Hill Animal Hospital will perform an exam and dental kit free of charge for any pet adopted through the “Summer of Love” program. “The Summer of Love continues to be a successful program,” Caputo said. “The program has historically boosted adoptions. … The program benefits the community by making the process of adopting an animal more affordable for residents and in return it finds permanent homes for the loving animals.” For more information, call the shelter at (516) 785-5220.

Town of Hempstead Communications and Public Affairs Department wrote in a statement to The Standard. “It was started to further our mission of ﬁnding caring owners and permanent homes for these loving animals.” Residents can adopt a pet by visiting the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter at 3320 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. Facility hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday. To get a sneak peek of some of the available adoptable pets, one can visit the Hempstead Town’s website at www.toh.li and click on the Pet Finder link, which enables prospective owners to view them from their home. This is the result of Hempstead’s

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• THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD • JULY 22 - 28, 2011

Opinion DEAR THAT’S LIFE

Howard Barbanel

We’ve Come A Long Way, Baby

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EDITORIALS

Five Towns Gridlock

h, carefree life in suburbia. Except when you really need to get from point A to point B from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. One of the challenges of getting around The Five Towns is that many of our roads started out as Indian trails back in the 17th Century. One case in point is Broadway through Woodmere and much of Hewlett. Traffic backs-up deep into Woodmere for hours going Eastbound as one tries to clear the Franklin Avenue intersection in Hewlett. There is a similar problem at West Broadway and Franklin, though not as severe. In Lawrence/Cedarhurst/Woodmere or whatever and whichever the towns are called on which part of Rockaway Turnpike between West Broadway and the Queens line, it is a traffic nightmare of epic proportions, particularly on Fridays and Sundays. The two key problems are the lack of traffic light coordination (especially at the malls) and the entrance of the Nassau Expressway into Westbound Rockaway Turnpike. Heading into The Five Towns, that Rockaway Turnpike progressively gets narrower and narrower creates an ongoing bottleneck. That the County, New York City and the State don’t seem too bothered by all of this is not surprising as we are located at the border fringes of both Nassau and NYC. As we’ve written previously in this space, daunting and forbidding traffic acts as a deterrent for residents to patronize area businesses and for folks from outside our area to attempt to shop or dine here. Gridlock stifles commerce and makes our area uninviting. It also indirectly lowers real estate values because would-be residents are also deterred from contemplating moving here due to this very real negative quality of life issue. Bumper-to-bumper traffic also is deleterious to our air quality. Cars, buses and trucks idling for hours spews real pollutants into the air each and every day. We need real time, real-life solutions from the County and the State to unplug the bottleneck and we need real cooperation and coordination with NYC on Rockaway Turnpike. We support Lawrence Mayor Oliner’s agitations to resolve the Rockaway Turnpike issue and we call on County Legislator Howard Kopel and Hempstead Town Councilmen James Darcy and Anthony Santino to put their heads together to find some kind of solution to Broadway and Franklin just as was found for Broadway and Spruce in Cedarhurst a few years back by widening the road and developing turn lanes.

Water Quality (Or Lack Thereof)

e report in today’s issue that the water in our area contains three times the maximum level of iron as permitted by state and federal regulations. The loophole in all of this that allows Long Island American Water (LIAW) to continue sending us water with exceptionally high levels of iron is that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) includes iron as a “secondary standard,” or a contaminant not considered to cause health problems. It does cause appearance problems as many an area resident can plainly attest. It also helps hasten the demise of water heaters, filters and boilers. It forces residents to buy bottled water as many are suspicious about drinking LIAW’s tap water. Now LIAW is looking for a nearly 20 percent increase in the amount they charge us for water, asserting that a good chunk of this hike is necessary to build treatment facilities to get the iron and other things out. LIAW is a privately-owned company. The first question we need to ask is, “are you profitable at the current rates?” If so, we feel the water company ought to finance the treatment of our water out of existing revenues as they are already charging a lot for an inferior and unsatisfactory product. We think a rate increase is putting the cart before the horse. LIAW could maybe be rewarded down the line for resolving our water quality issues and providing a superior product but they ought not be allowed to make area homeowners pay for their prior mistakes or negligence and certainly not make residents pay nearly 20 percent more for good, basic water, which should be a right, not a luxury.

See the Light

e are very dismayed that our Congresswomen, Carolyn McCarthy chose to vote against a recent bill in the House that would have permitted old fashioned incandescent light bulbs to remain on the market. Congress in all its brilliance voted a few years back to mandate and compel Americans to switch to mercury-laden and infused compact fluorescent light bulbs. The fluorescents do consume a lot less power than the bulbs Edison invented and do last a lot longer. They are more energy efficient. But they are a potential environmental time bomb in that most folks won’t dispose of them correctly, the bulbs and their unhealthy levels of mercury will go into the trash and into our landfills and then into our water tables. The fluorescents also cost a lot more than the old fashioned bulbs. Banning incandescent bulbs (which work better in a lot of lamps) will only create a black market in smuggled foreign-made bulbs. We envision a time in the not too distant future when using incandescents will be seen as a status symbol akin to serving genuine Scotch a couple of years after Prohibition. At issue here really is one of choice. Americans should have the right to decide for themselves which bulbs to use without being compelled and policed by the state. It is regrettable that Representative McCarthy chose to go the anti-choice route on light bulbs, especially since the bill was defeated by a slim margin of just 40 votes. McCarthy is in the dark on this issue as most Five Towners would like freedom to choose when it comes to their lights.

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IT’S ALMOST AUGUST 1 , DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR MONEY IS? By George Sava

hen County Executive Ed Mangano unveiled his plan for a new taxpayer financed stadium for the New York Islanders, he touted with delight all the proposed benefits for Nassau County. When questioned as to the specifics of the plan, however, Mr. Mangano affirmed that all details would be forthcoming and that the public would have all necessary information before his planned August 1st vote. We are now less than two weeks away from this important vote and Mr. Mangano has failed to provide the necessary details of the plan. As such, one is left to question, is this by design or is there simply no real plan? Let’s look at what we have learned. As reported by Newsday, the Nassau Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) has reported that the total borrowing needed to fund the project will not be the $400 million claimed by Mr. Mangano, but will more realistically exceed $800 million over 30 years when interest costs are included. Moreover, property taxes will have to increase 3.5 percent to 4 percent to pay for the project. That is an estimated $58 tax increase per household. Remember when Mr. Wang wanted to finance

George Sava was the 2010 Democratic Nominee for N.Y. State Senate, 9th Senate District. He is an attorney with Port & Sava, a local law ﬁrm, and a Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. George resides inThe Five Towns with his wife and three children.

this project himself but Supervisor Kate Murray refused to let the deal go through? Sadly she stands by that decision while now supporting Mr. Mangano’s planned tax increase. As a fiscal conservative and one who believes we are taxed too much I cannot understand how our elected officials believe that further tax increases will benefit us. Especially when you consider that Mr. Wang originally wanted to finance the project through private investment. If you have yet to fully study the ramifications of this plan, please allow me to highlight several articles that have been written by various news media in our area: June 16, 2011, LongIslandPress.com: “according to sources within the County Comptroller’s office, there have been fears that Mangano’s $400 million construction cost was underestimated. Sources also complain there has been no economic survey done to determine the total cost.” On June 30, 2011, Long Island Business News: “The county will cover the cost of the project through general obligation bonds, borrowing $400 million and paying back something like $800 million, depending on interest rates and fees. County residents and businesses will repay that money through higher taxes, which, yes, as the county has suggested, could be offset by future tax cuts if the coliseum deal goes as swimmingly as promised and voters can persuade future county leaders to actually use the money to lower taxes and not to cover pension shortfalls or other calamities, and good luck with that.” June 23, 2011, Forbes: “If the team is not good,

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LEGISLATIVE VOICE

Is a New Coliseum Critical to Nassau’s Future? By Francis Becker

ven now, I can still recall the day when Charles Wang (pronounced Wong) came into the Republican caucus room, a decade or so ago, to promote his “Lighthouse Project.” He shared with us his plan to build a new coliseum and develop the Nassau Hub area that would keep the Islanders here on Long Island. The one thing I remember about the proposal was the 60 foot high rise building he wanted to build as the focal point of the project. We all looked around the room stunned that such a smart man would propose something so ridiculous. Can you imagine, having a barbecue in your back yard where likely you could see the top of the building and its beacon of light projecting itself out over Long Island? It made me think of the Lord of the Rings and the large eye in the movie scanning the horizon for Frodo. To Mr. Wang it was visionary, to us, this was not Long Island. Well, there have been many stops and starts to the “Lighthouse Project” since then. Much to the

Fran Becker is a member of the Nassau County Legislature and was most recently the Republican Candidate for Congress in the district which includes the Five Towns.

chagrin of then County Executive Tom Suozzi, the legislature decided there must be an RFP (Request for Proposals) so that the county could be sure it was getting the best deal for the taxpayer. Likely the most valuable, undeveloped real estate in Nassau County, the project had to go out to bid. After numerous proposals were submitted and reviewed, some including a minor league baseball team, Mr. Wang was ﬁnally awarded the project. However, the project was doomed from the beginning largely because of the unpopular 60 story “lighthouse”. Wisely, Mr. Wang then partnered with the very respected Scott Reckler of Reckson to develop and promote a whole new plan. Mr. Reckler understood the political and regulatory environment of Long Island being one of its most prominent developers. The plan he came up with was stunning and truly visionary with Venetian like canals, a sports medicine complex, residential housing as well as entertainment venues, including a new Coliseum, to name just a few of its wonderful amenities. However, the project, as expected, was too dense. Next came the hearing before the Town of Hempstead Board which had to review and study the multitude of variances that would be required to move the project forward. Normally — as I

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ike the repeated working and strengthening of a muscle, one’s performance is supposed to improve with the repetition of a particular act. It is therefore unclear, after numerous visiting days in sleep away camp and trips upstate, why I have been unable to perfect the experience. At this point it should be a science, though if there was an exam looming at the end, we would certainly fail. Despite how we study, strategize and begin packing in advance, I cannot seem to do this better. I often feel we have made no progress, are stuck at stage one, with no end in sight. Even before we get in the car at the crack of dawn, I am already anxious, worried we will be late. I envision my children waiting at the gate, wondering when we’ll arrive. Having seen those faces in the past, I refuse to let that happen to my kids. As a result, I am even more of a joy than usual, completely incapable of having a conversation or even being polite as we trek upstate. We make one pit stop approximately half-way through the trip, stopping for only one perfectly timed and well executed bathroom break. Once my children are all together in one place, and we have arrived punctually, I instantly relax. Until then, however, it isn’t pretty. The way home is a different story. Despite listening to seventeen trafﬁc reports, reading forty-two text messages from friends who left hours earlier and checking three alternate routes preprogrammed into the GPS, nothing seems to matter. The same trip that takes three hours on the way up takes almost twice as long on the way back, getting us into our beds very late at night. Prepared for the worst, the car is stocked with enough food for the drive home or a week’s survival in the wilderness. The reality is to dig deep and settle in, understanding it will be a long journey home. As we say in this column, that’s life. The hope is that irrespective of the trafﬁc, the trip back is otherwise uneventful. An occasional bathroom break or coffee stop is not an event, nor is the cleaning up of a child who is car sick. Getting mooned on Route 80 East, however, is eventful, disturbing and leaves a mark. While it provided some Facebook humor, it was an episode I could have done without. Not a lone situation, other friends posting similar sightings are on their way home. Apparently, there was some kind of mooning epidemic of which I was not previously aware. At least when we were faced with that unfortunate tush, my children were watching a movie. Thank G-d for the little things.

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Miriam L. Wallach,

MS.ed., M.A., has been writing “That’s Life” for close to ﬁve years. She lives in Woodmere with her husband and six children and can be found all week long on her blog at www.dearthatslife.com.

JULY 22 - 28, 2011 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •

THE LEGENDARY DANNY O’DOUL

Take it from “Pops” – This Weekend – Head “Down by the Sea!” M y late, great friend, Charles Bukowski, once remarked to me, “Danny – remember, the belly of the whale is laden with great men.” Well, anyone who knew my friend Charles, a “writer’s writer,” was keenly aware that he could utter the most brilliant, lucite-clear insights knowing that they would soar like bull hawks over the heads of most of his listeners. What he was advising me was this – you better experiment, take wild chances, and, above all, persevere, because better men have failed. Yet, to live a safe and stagnant life is far worse than ending up being eaten by the mythic “whale.” Coincidentally, my other late, great friend, and mentor, Hunter S. Thompson -- in his groundbreaking epic work, “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” describes the two cars he rented during the book’s two successive Vegas pilgrimages – as “The Red Shark” (a cherry-red Chevrolet Caprice Cabriolet) and “ The White Whale” (a bright white Cadillac El Dorado Convertible). So, when I think of these two unusual, though remarkably congruent, literary giants, I think of the sea. And – no, not Hemingway’s type of “sea!” No, this is the Great Sea of

Life – flowing with great possibilities of all that is noble, savage and sublime, and human, in this world – with all of its stacked decks, loaded dice and jacked roulette wheels that can ultimately spell unavoidable doom for us all. Simply, think of it like this – the irrevocable damage and catastrophe that would easily Accompany a Second Term for President B. Obama! Or, perhaps, more fitting for us in The Five Towns -- The Avenue with one more bank … or mediocre eatery …wig store … or coffee bar! It’s getting to the point that even AHC Appliance Store now features a Sushi Bar and Shwarma Rotisserie! What is a prisoner of these Five Towns to do? Where is the escape? Well, there is always The Beach -- with its beige sandy shores right there next to that Great Blue Sea. But, wait, there is something even better than this natural, divinely-gifted, breeze-filled and salty-aired aquatic panorama-- a synthetic, man-made, full-scale facsimile of a magnificent seaside wonderland – complete with flakey sand, giant palm trees, Adirondack chairs of the finest pastel-shaded woods and Tiki bars resembling agnostic succot, a full-size fish restaurant

This is The Legendary Danny O’Doul wishing you a ‘Rockin’ Good’ Weekend! Remember, it’s bound to be a real ‘scorcher’-so, make sure to keep your cool and head for the Sea – whether it’s the wet one – or Pop’s dock-side beach wonderland, or, even just that old ‘ Sea of Love’!

with indoor/outdoor seating and bars, and a DJ who plays all your favorite songs of the 1960’s, ‘70’s and 80’s. In other words, this is Nirvana – all yours for the taking, in nearby Island Park, New York –in the shadows of the ocean-bound side of the Long Beach Bridge just off Long Beach Road, on Railroad Avenue. And, do tell, what is the name of this earthbound slice of heaven that Hermann Hesse, himself was rumored to be personally seeking in his literary allegory Siddhartha? Well, it is none other than Pop’s Seafood Shack – the very best thing to come to Island Park since good ‘ole Senator Al D’Amato – who coincidentally will be celebrating his upcoming 74th birthday next month! I think after all the great things that our beloved Senator Al has done for our community over the years -- even still helping us out in local politics -- the least we can do is throw him a huge Five Towns–style “Mega-Birthday-Bash” at the ultra-hip, trulyexotic, self-contained “destination” Pop’s Seafood Shack! As another of my close friends – the Incomparable Elvis Presley – once told me, “What’s not to like about a ‘bikini-beachquality’ nightspot, with rockin’ tunes, groovy chicks and great soft drinks, like Monster Energy Nectar”?! Well, Elvis will soon be pushing 80 and he doesn’t get up to these parts much anymore – but, let me tell you, Pop’s Seafood Shack is truly worthy of the greatest performer Rock and Roll has ever known!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Yes Vote a ‘Feeble Gesture.” This past week The South Shore Standard reported that Representative Carolyn McCarthy voted “yes” on a bill that would continue reduced mandatory flood insurance rates for five years for those homes located in the high risk flood areas as per the flood maps enacted by FEMA two years ago. The reduced premiums are an aide for residents located in areas declared to be high risk by FEMA. However, had McCarthy attended both meetings in Valley Stream where representatives of FEMA were present, she might understand why her recent “yes” vote is a feeble gesture on a piece of legislation that misses the target with respect to the inaccuracies, injustices, and inequities perpetrated by FEMA with its implementation of inappropriate maps. Perhaps FEMA thought that a bunch of ignorant local yokels form the community would be in attendance at those meetings. They were wrong. There were highly informed homeowners who had reviewed FEMA agency procedures and past practices. There were historians, attorneys, engineers and others with factual evidence that totally discredited FEMA’s historical and scientific evidence used to justify their highly questionable conclusions. Had Representative McCarthy listened closely to community attendees and the ridiculous responses of the FEMA representatives, she would know that her “yes” vote and the proposed legisla-

tion, H.RES. 1309, is an insult with respect to correcting the nightmare created by FEMA and perpetrated upon the thousands of residents affected by FEMa’s flood area designations. Those high risk designations, which lack historical and scientific substance, have turned areas in Gibson and School District 14 into real estate pariahs. The marketability of homes in the affected areas has been decimated. Affected residents are now paying real estate taxes that have no relationship to the real value created by FEMA’s actions. Representative McCarthy, the ONLY meaningful legislation would have to include the RECISION of the FEMA flood maps and reimbursement to FEMA “victims” of the insurance premiums they were required to pay in conjunction with those flood maps. Perhaps Rep. McCarthy you could find out and report how such recision was possible under the same circumstances and for the same reasons in a south Los Angeles community last year. (Refer to Brian Williams television segment entitled “The Fleecing of America”)

Joseph B. Margolin Valley Stream

Freedman Misses Some H-W School Expenses To the Editor, Kudos to David Freedman, “Getting The Most Bang For The Buck In Our Schools” in your July 1-7 issue, in telling it like it is in referencing the salaries and beneﬁts of the administrators in the Hewlett-Woodmere

School District. He missed a few things: ...The superintendent and the assistant superintendents receive higher salaries than the Governor of New York State and the mayor of New York City (if he took a salary.) ...The superintendent and assistant superintendents each have a clause in their contracts which gives them a bonus of 50 percent of their annual salary, should they retire on contract (check Freedman’s article for the salaries as we are talking big money).) ...The superintendent and assistant superintendents all have a clause in their contracts that provide for vision, dental, and health insurance for life, for them and for their spouses, should they retire on contract. Dr. Karen Chapman who retired from our district years ago, as Assistant Superintendent for Business, and later went to work for another school district still has Hewlett-Woodmere paying her health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as others who went on to other jobs that would normally pay these benefits. ...Our assistant superintendents are receiving higher salaries and benefits than full superintendents in other districts on Long Island. I am sure there is more, however, I will leave it at that. In closing I would like to ask the HW Board of Education why, if they could manage such a small increase in their budget this fiscal year, why it could not be done in previous years?

LEGISLATIVE VOICE

ANCHIN’S MIS-INFORMATION JUST PLAIN WRONG By Anthony J. Santino

realize that this information is already provided by the Town and also provided for in the town’s groundbreaking “Energy Star Homes” legislation. Additionally, he vows to “cut wasteful spending” in the clerk’s office without offering even one specific or detailed proposal. It seems as if Mr. Anchin has memorized all the buzz-words and generic political babble that are taught during candidate school and is spewing them out without any regard to the facts. But Mr. Anchin does not touch on any of the other programs or recognize the success of Town Clerk Mark Bonilla and his office, as he is purposefully attempting to gloss over all of the Town’s successes. For example, the Town Clerk’s office has become the largest non-federal United States Passport processing facility in the entire nation. Additionally, the office provides a Child Safety Identification Program at no cost to residents; families are provided with vital identification information of their younger loved ones for safekeeping. These services are also brought to residents via the Town Hall Mobile Unit throughout the year to provide more convenience to homeowners. Our Town Clerk, Mark Bonilla, and his office have been doing an extraordinary job. While I understand the nature of Mr. Anchin’s commentary, after all, he is the opponent to Town Clerk Bonilla, our community should, at a minimum, expect candidates for office to speak to facts – not their misguided perceptions, poor comprehension or disingenuous version of the facts.

campaign season lie. And the hard working families and seniors of the Town of Hempstead deserve better than that, especially from a candidate for public office. Another large part of Mr. Anchin’s campaign diatribe incorrectly references taxes. Stating “[w]e all know our local taxes have continued to go up and up during the past decade,” Mr. Anchin wrongly attempts to link the Town of Hempstead with both your school and other tax bills. As I’m sure many of you already know, school taxes comprise of over 65 percent of the average property tax bill while Nassau County, Village, Library, and Special Sanitary District tax levies make up the lion’s share of the difference. On the average tax bill, the Town represents a paltry nine percent of total taxes. If you reside in an incorporated Village, the average Town taxes are a mere .05 percent of your total tax bill. That’s right – a half-a-penny of every tax dollar. In the few sentences dealing with the public office he is actually seeking, Mr. Anchin leaves much to be desired. His vague pledges to “streamline” the Town Clerk’s Office gives no details. He seeks to create an “Energy Information Hub” in the Town Clerk’s office to share information on reducing home energy costs, but fails to

teve Anchin’s campaign op-ed piece in The Standard a couple of weeks ago was wrought with such mistruths, ad homonym attacks, and factual errors, it left many scratching their heads. The Democrat candidate for Town Clerk and former Five Towns Democrat Leader’s partisan disconnect with reality should disqualify him from holding public office. Yes, the Town of Hempstead – America’s largest township with over 800,000 residents – has earned the highest Wall Street credit ratings available and is crafting a 2012 budget that freezes all Town taxes. This is not “fluff and nonsense” as Mr. Anchin suggests. Quite the contrary. It shows Town officials’ strong fiscal leadership, especially in the midst of such a turbulent economy. But please, don’t just take my word for it. Earlier this year, the Town earned an Aaa rating from Moody’s Investor’s Service as well as a AAA from Standard & Poor’s. Additionally, the Town of Hempstead again received the national Independent Government Finance Officers Association “Excellence in Financial Reporting” award. Mr. Anchin’s assertions that “nothing new has happened” or that this is all “fluff and nonsense” is nothing short of a

Senior Councilman Anthony J. Santino is currently serving his ﬁfth term on the Hempstead Town Board representing the 4th Council District. The District includes the Hewletts, East Rockaway, Lynbrook, Oceanside, Island Park, South Hempstead, and Baldwin. Earlier this year, Councilman Santino was honored as “Man of the Year” by Yeshiva Toras Chaim of the South Shore.

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• THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD • JULY 22 - 28, 2011

Sports

Croton League Clash of Pitching Titans By JONATHAN WALTER Standard Staff Reporter

t was a double-header clash between the Croton League’s two best pitchers in a semi-final games between the second seeded Bombers and third seeded Smackin’ Pitches in a best of three game series on Monday night, and neither pitcher disappointed in game one while game two was a completely different story. The first game was a tight pitchers duel between Croton’s regular season Cy Young award winner Yehuda Konig and Bombers ace Avram Schreiber, with game two coming in the form of a blowout, with both teams splitting two games by night’s end. The teams will play the deciding third game next Monday night in Bay Park. David Blum put Smackin’ Pitches ahead early in game one with an RBI double. Against most teams, one run may have been enough with the way Konig has pitched this season, allowing an average of just over one run a game. However, the Bombers scored the most runs in the regular season this year and had other plans in mind. The Bombers first threatened in the top of the fourth when

they had runners at first and second base, but were unable to score, getting thrown out on a force at third, lining out to third and then flying out to center. That wasn’t the end of the Bombers offense in the game however. They loaded the bases with two outs for Neil Ostroff in the top of the fifth and he came through with a base hit to center field. The runner on third base scored easily and a throw home was just too late to tag out the runner from second, Sam Fried. Schreiber took it from there, protecting the one run lead by pitching three more shutout innings on the way to a 2-1 game one victory. “I had literally just come off of a plane from a business trip prior to taking the mound but I felt strong,” Schreiber said. “During the first game, I went all seven innings. My strength was there and the adrenaline allowed me to pitch my game.” In game two, Smacking Pitches struck back. Schreiber, pitching game two as well, began to struggle in the first inning, perhaps showing signs of wearing down. He allowed a single, a walk and another single to load the bases with no one out. Zez Fuld then came through for Smackin’ Pitch-

able to put the bat on the ball well so you have to give them credit,” Schreiber said. The Bombers tried to answer back in the bottom of the first when they launched three consecutive singles into the outfield to load the bases with no one out. Regular season MVP Shmuel Gestetner launched a sacrifice fly to left field that scored a run, however, that’s all they could muster, following the sac fly with two more outs to end the scoring threat. From there, Smackin’ Pitches would pour on the runs. Konig came through with an RBI single in ond, Ari Elto the early the secA Bombers player makes a play from shortstop lenberg an RBI sin4-0 lead. third and “I just ran out gle in the es with an RBI single. Max Klein er sacriof gas in game two Klein anothdrove in another run on a fieldfourth. and their team was fice fly in the er’s choice, and Avinom Kohen Eric followed with a fielder’s choice ZimRBI of his own. One more run Croton League Cy Young award winner Yehuda Kowould score in the inning and nig delivers a pitch. Smacking Pitches jumped out Photos By Jonathan Walter

merman had an RBI single for the Bombers in the bottom of the sixth, but by then the score was 10-2. “Quite a few balls were hit hard, but right at their players,” Schreiber said. “We do need to find a way to score more and come through with hits when we have runners in scoring position. We really should have scored more runs in game one as well.” In the top of the seventh inning, Avi Dorf hit a deep drive to right field that would have been a home run, but with two runners on, he was held to a triple when the runner ahead of him effectively ended the game via the league’s ten run mercy rule. “Playing just one game will help us next week as we were clearly flat in game two,” Schreiber said of his team’s chances next week. “We have a ‘veteran’ club, so we know what we need to do to get there. Now it all comes down to game three. It should be a good one.” Croton Softball League’s Fall season will be starting on August 15th. All games are played in The Five Towns area on Monday and Tuesday nights at either 8:00 or 9:30 p.m. To sign up, please contact commish@crotonsoftball. com.

Underdog Lasers Sweep EGO, Advance to Croton Finals Text and Photos by Scott P. Moore

GO, a perfect 7-0 throughout the season and one win into the playoffs, was swept away by the Lasers (4-3) in the second round, best-of-three, semi-ﬁnals of the Croton Softball League. Lasers starting pitcher Menache Diamondstein fought hard, pitching both games despite feeling ill and at one point throwing up between innings, leading the Lasers to win two close games by the scores of 5-4 and 7-6, respectfully, moving into the ﬁnals. “This feels awesome,” said Lasers’ third baseman Yaakov Weiss. “You have a 7-0 team and they come out here all cocky… and we come out here and silence them, so it was nice.” Diamondstein did not have his best stuff, but kept his team in both games despite his evident illness. In game one, he gave up four runs, three earned, over seven innings. Obviously fatigued and sweating heavily in the second game, he gave up six runs, four earned, over seven innings. Clutch hitting won both games for the Lasers. In game

one as the away team, a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning helped put the Lasers ahead 5-4. A lead-off walk to EGO would not score as Diamondstein slammed the door shut afterwards, inducing two

Lasers’ starting pitcher Menache Diamondstein throws in a strike during game one.

EGO’s Jimmy Malakh takes a huge rip during game one. ﬂy outs and a strikeout. “I’m feeling a lot better — God helped me out here,” said Diamondstein after the game. “I’d like to thank everyone for play-

ing and helping me out.” Lasers’ manager and left ﬁelder Lazer Leifer called Diamondstein’s performance “really awesome.”

but Lasers struck back in the bottom half bringing in a run on a triple by Weiss and a single later on in the inning. In the top of the second, Lasers center ﬁelder Shia Itzkowitz made a sliding catch on a ﬂyball to keep it a tie game as the shortstop and second baseman nearly collided with him. “I don’t think about it,” he said. “I just play and try to get whatever my feet and glove can reach and catch.” The La-

“He’s got great heart, and he won the game for us.” Game two was a ﬁerce back-and-forth matchup. An early home run gave the away EGO a 2-0 lead in the ﬁrst, EGO’s Evan Blachman watches a pitch float in during game one.

sers built up a 5-2 lead over the next two innings, but could not hold on to as EGO chipped away with a solo home run in the fourth and two more runs in the fifth to tie it up at 5. The Lasers struck back with a solo home run by Itzkowitz and a triple drove in another run to put the team up 7-5. EGO got a run back in the sixth, but failed to drive in another run, leaving a runner stranded at third with two outs in the sixth. EGO had one more chance in the seventh as the leadoff hitter got on with a single, but the next batters flew out, popped up, and lined out to end the ball game and complete the sweep. “Awesome game,” said Leifer. “We beat a great team — they’re incredible and haven’t lost all season… we got some big hits and some clutch fielding.” “They deserved to win,” said EGO manager and league MVP Mike Steinberg. “They played great, it was fun, we had a great time, and they beat us.” The Lasers will move on to the Croton League finals in two weeks against the winner of the tiedup Bombers/ Smacking Pitches semi-final in a best of three finals series.

Hewlett Overpowers North Woodmere, 18-8 Text and photos by Scott P. Moore

oung Israel of Hewlett and Young Israel of North Woodmere battled in a back-and-forth game before Hewlett finally broke through with a seven-run sixth inning to win, 18-8, in a Sunday Synagogue League matchup. The game went nearly two hours and was called with two outs in the bottom of the sixth due to a time limit imposed by the league. “We had a rough first week, but game two, game three — we pulled it together,” said Hewlett’s Neal Ben-Dayan. “I think we have a chance. I think we’re contenders this season.” With the win, Hewlett improved to 2-1. Both teams traded runs early with Hewlett taking a 6-1 lead in the bottom of the third inning. Hewlett tacked on runs when the North Woodmere right fielder made an error catching a popup and followed it with a single, bringing in three runs on the two plays.

North Woodmere would answer right back in the top of the fourth. Two walks sandwiched by an error by the second baseman before four straight hits brought the score to 6-4. Hewlett began to pull away in the bottom half with five more runs, including a key triple by third baseman Scott Wagman that led to Hewlett’s ninth run being scored. “It felt great,” said Wagman. “It’s probably the only one I’ll get this season, but that’s okay.” North Woodmere had one more chance to pull close in the top of the sixth inning after a two-run home run brought the score to 11-6, a batter was called out for batting out of order. Two more runs came through to bring the score to 11-8, but the air was sucked out of the rally after a pop up to the shortstop ended the inning with the bases loaded. Hewlett exploded for seven more runs in the bottom of the sixth. Two singles and an error set up runners on second-andthird before a sacrifice fly and single brought them in. Eric

A Hewlett player watches the flight of his fly ball. Taub stepped up next and lined a home run to left-center ﬁeld, bringing in two more runs. The game would be called soon after by the umpire due to a time limit of two hours.

“That felt good,” said Taub. “Pitch was right out over the plate and I got a good piece of the bat on it.” “We needed that insurance,” said Ben-Dayan about Hewlett’s

A Hewlett player throws to first to get the force out. big sixth inning. “At that point, it just let us coast our way to the victory.” The two teams combined for over twenty hits, including two home runs. Defensive miscues

appeared throughout with the teams combining for nine errors, but Hewlett shortstop JJ Bendrahem sparkled throughout making all seven plays throughout the game.

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JULY 22 - 28, 2011 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •

HOUSE & HOME • FASHION & FEATURES

How to Satisfy Your Morning Hunger A Guide to Breakfast In The Five ve Towns TEXT AND PHOTOS BY SUSAN VARGHESE

ime to trade in those sugarcoated Pop-Tarts, quick bites of toast, or that cup of instant Joe for some Oreo pancakes, A Farmer’s Wrap or Huevos Rancheros. Whether you’re a Five Towns commuter dashing to the train or resident running errands on the fly, there are endless breakfast options at your fingertips.

Sherwood Diner Sherwood Diner may have everything from chicken pita pizza to martinis, but they still pride themselves on the classic diner breakfast. The diner’s owner since 1997, George Hadjizacharias said, “If you have a great breakfast, then who needs lunch?” Their Five Town omelet ($7.95) which has egg whites, turkey, mushrooms, onions and peppers is a diner hit, as well as their Belgian waffles which are served with two scoops of ice cream ($8.25). The omelets

One customer was such h a regular at Chateau, that he eventually became an employee. Bennett Fink, of Atlantic Beach, is now the deliveryman and noted that his personal favorite e is the scrambled eggs with cheese and well-done bacon. They also offer Oreo pancakes ancakes ($5.75) and for the health-conscious, they have whole-wheat pancakes ($4.75), too. They are located at Station ation Plaza in Woodmere. (516) 374-0310.

The Cottage The Cottage serves up breakfast specials from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. m. starting from $3.95 and up. All specials cials are served with potato, toast, coffee or tea, and a breakfast juice. uice. Some of the specials include: The No.1 which h is one egg gg

contain eggs with potato and onions or the Farmer’s Wrap, which have eggs with veggie links, soy strips and cheese. Omelets are available all week long, but on Saturday around 7:00 p.m. until closing at 1:00 a.m., and Sunday from opening until 1:00 p.m., an Omelet station is sett up and everything is made to order.

Eggs, bacon, sausage links and pancakes at Lawrence Diner are served with toast and home fries, but can be substituted for French fries or lettuce and tomato. “I’m here all day and supervise e everything. Everything is daily deelivered, and nothing is frozen. I try to be on top of the quality,” Hadjizachariharias said. One Cedarhurst resident and customer noted, “The staff are very well-trained. trained. I’ve been coming here for over 30 years s -- the service hasn’t changed and the food is still good. I usually get an egg and cheese or Western omelet.” t.” Sherwood Diner is located at 311 Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence. (516) 371-4616.

Lawrence Diner Over 50 years have passed since the opening of Lawrence Diner, and not much has changed. Retro blue booths and bar stools still decorate the eatery, and appear seemingly untarnished. Valerie Contaratos, the owner for the past 25 years noted, “We have some families where two to three generations have been coming here.” Travis Lawrie, an employee, described it as a “big family, everyone knows each other here.” Their Western omelet is popular, but they also offer steak and eggs ($8.75), and pancakes with two eggs ham, bacon, or sausage ($6.25). BurnLawrence Dinerr is located at 267 Burn side Avenue in Lawrence. (516) 239-9410.

Lawrence Diner owner, Valerie Contaratos with a classic breakfast

Bagel Boss is located at 1352 Peninsula Boulevard in Hewlett. (516) 569-8600. Kosher, under rabbinical supervision.

Central Perk Cent Huevos Rancheros at Central Perk in Cedarhurst any style ($3 ($3.95), No.6 95) The No 6 which is pancakes with ham, bacon, or sausage ($7.45), and No.4 which is two eggs any style with ham, bacon or sausage ($6.25). On the sweeter side, they offer fruit pancakes like banana, blueberry, and strawberry ($ 6.45) or chocolate chip ($5.25). The Cottage is located at 1047 Broadway in Woodmere. (516) 295-5911. Not kosher.

Bagel Boss At Bagel Boss, breakfast wraps and omelets are customer favorites. Try the Bagel Boss Favorite Wrap, which

At Central Ce Perk, ambiance is everything. As Aside from the chic set-up and paintings adorning the walls, they framed paintin cushioned seating in the corner also have some c Eggs Florentine, which is cream of the caf. Their Eg spinach, topped wit with eggs and Huevos Rancheof spinach ros, which contain black olives, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, zucchini, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce (both $11.95) are sure-fire ways to satisfy morning hunger. Moshe Hirsch, owner, recommended their “delicious oatmeal” and noted that they’re known for their low-fat muffins. They bake 250 muffins a day, 210 of which are their popular corn muffins, Hirsch said. Central Perk also offers free wireless Internet. It’s located at 105 Cedarhurst Avenue in Cedarhurst. (516) 374-6400. Kosher, under supervision of The Vaad of The Five Towns.

Egg white and asparagus omelet at Sherwood Diner

Chateau Coffee Shop Just feet away from the Woodmere train station, Chateau is a popular breakfastt spot for commuters. Don’t be fooled by the small size of Chateau, they y serve big meals in the morning like their “Grand Slam,” which consists of two eggs, pancakes or French toast, toast, and bacon.

Central Perk owner, Moshe Hirsch with Huevos Rancheros

The Grand Slam breakfast at Chateau in Woodmere

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325 Argyle Rd. Sunday, July 24th 11:00-12:30 p.m. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms $399,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 19 Lotus St. Sunday, July 24th 11:30-12:30 p.m. Traditional 4 bedroom brick C/H colonial, on beautiful tree-lined street, kosher EIK, finished basement, deck gardens, 3 bathrooms $839,000 Milky Forst Properties Inc. (516) 239-0306 425 Cedarhurst Ave. Sunday, July 24th 1:00-2:30 p.m. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, colonial, 75’x100’ property with great backyard, huge den and MBR, H/W flrs, fin. bsmt $699,000 Jan Kalman Realty (516) 569-5651

209 Juniper Circle North Sunday, July 24th 12:00-1:30 p.m. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms $899,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 86 Harborview W. Sunday, July 24th 1:00-3:00 p.m. Colonial, 4 bedrooms+ $925,000 Marjorie Hausman Realty (516) 569-5110 210 Pond Xing Sunday, July 24th 11:00-1:00 p.m. Colonial, 9 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1.5 acres $1,750,000 Marjorie Hausman Realty (516) 569-5110

HEWLETT 1614 Kent Dr. Sunday, July 24th 10:30-12:00 p.m. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms $599,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 1607 Hewlett Ave. Sunday, July 24th 11:00-12:30 p.m. Custom exp. cape with rear extension, lg. EIK, LR w/ beautiful built-ins, 2.5 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, ﬁn. bsmt $529,000 Jan Kalman Realty (516) 569-5651

HEWLETT HARBOR 236 Richards Ln. Sunday, July 24th 4:30-6:00 p.m. 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms $1,499,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 1349 W. Boxwood Dr. Sunday, July 24th 4:30-6:00 p.m. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms $985,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 417 Pepperidge Rd. Sunday, July 24th 11:30-1:00 p.m. SD#20, wide line split, 4 bedrooms, 2 dens, 1/3 acre beautiful property, 3.5 bathrooms $1,050,000 Marjorie Hausman Realty (516) 569-5110

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970 Browers Point Branch Sunday, July 24th 12:00-2:00 p.m. Beautiful 6 bedroom colonial, huge rooms, 1+ acres, tennis court, 5.5 bathrooms $1,690,000 Marjorie Hausman Realty (516) 569-5110

NORTH WOODMERE 920 Longacre Ave. Sunday, July 24th 12:00-4:00 p.m. Lovely split, 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, O/S property $749,000 Marjorie Hausman Realty (516) 569-5110 845 Fanwood Ave. Sunday, July 24th 12:00-2:00 p.m. Lovely raised ranch in SD#14, updates, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, EIK, family room, deck $459,000 Jan Kalman Realty (516) 569-5651

Asking $1,175,000 This Spacious Center Hall Colonial features 4+ Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths and is Situated on Beautifully Landscaped Half Acre Property. Bright Oversized Den with Stone Fireplace, Wet Bar/Atrium, Formal Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom Suite With Jacuzzi and Separate Steam Shower. Closets Galore and Plenty of Room to Expand!

WOODMERE 132 Combs Ave. Sunday, July 24th 11:00-12:30 p.m. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms $769,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 500 Forest Ave. Sunday, July 24th 12:00-1:30 p.m. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms $499,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 563 Sunset Dr. Sunday, July 24th 4:00-5:30 p.m. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms $499,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 954 South End Sunday, July 24th 4:00-5:30 p.m. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms $499,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 1039 Magnolia Pl. Sunday, July 24th 12:30-1:30 p.m. 4-bedroom split with EIK, den, basement, wonderful child-friendly cul-desac $700,000s Milky Forst Properties Inc. (516) 239-0306 1046 Dartmouth Ln. Sunday, July 24th 2:30-4:00 p.m. 1st time on the market, beautiful Hewlett park H/R, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, EIK, family room, lg. deck, SD#14 $488,000 Jan Kalman Realty (516) 569-5651

WOODSBURGH 890 Keene Ln. Sunday, July 24th 11:00-12:30 p.m. Brick colonial, separate apartment carriage house, mint, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms $1,289,000 Marjorie Hausman Realty (516) 569-5110 150 Willow Rd. Sunday, July 24th 1:00-3:00 p.m. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms $950,000 Morton M. Haves Real Estate (516) 3740100 175 Willow Rd. Sunday, July 24th 11:00-12:00 p.m. Grand 7 bedroom C/H colonial, chef’s granite and wood EIK, high-end stainless appliances, many beautiful architectural details, 5 bathrooms $1,650,000 Milky Forst Properties Inc. (516) 239-0306 99 Willow Rd. Sunday, July 24th 12:00-1:00 p.m. 4+ bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, situated on beautifully landscaped half-acre property $1,175,000 Jessica Silver Realty (516) 295-0306

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JULY 24TH, 12-2PM 970 BROWERS POINT BRANCH HEWLETT NECK – Magnificent Center Hall Colonial - Updates all system, Hugh Property - Hartrue Tennis Court on 1 acre. Finished Basement, 5Bath: 1st flr: Liv rm, Dining rm. Eik, Breakfast rm, Den, Office/Bedrm, Bath. 2nd flr: 5 Bedrms, 4 Baths, Plus Attic.

CEDARHURST New construction 5 br’s, 4.5 bths Prime Location $875K HEWLETT LYNBROOK/ 110 Linden Ave Price Reduced 3 br’s SD#14 $375K 1538 Hewlett Heath Rd Col, huge Eik, lg den $639K HEWLETT NECK 970 Browers Point Branch 12 - 2 Beautiful 6 br Col, huge rms, 1+acres, tennis ct $1,690M 171 Ocean Ave old world charm 5 br’s, 4.5 bths Magnificent Ѕ acre prop $1.1M 275 Hewlett Neck Rd Ranch 5 br’s, 1 acre Reduced $879K HEWLETT HARBOR/ See our 8 waterfront homes 417 Pepperidge Rd 11:30 - 1 SD#20 Wide line Split 4 br’s 2 dens, 1/3 acre btful prop $1,050M 1211 Harbor Rd Mint 5 br’s, 5 bths, $1,590M 231 Everit Ave 5 br Col proff office suite, pool $1,875M 1130 Seawane Dr Waterfront ranch, pool, dock, bulkhead $2M+ 221 Everit Ave 6 br Col btful landscaped property, $1,395M 1181 Harbor Rd Waterfront 6 br’s, 5 bth Ѕ acre dock $1,690M 1177 Harbor Rd Waterfront Ranch 1 acre, glass walled $2.1M 1348 Boxwood Dr W. CH Col 4 br’s, 4 bths, den, fin bsmt, lg prop $999K WOODMERE 557 Church Ave Split 2 dens, 3 br’s, $500+ 73 Nepturne Ave Col 4 br’s, fin attic, bsmt, $499K 335 Church Ave Tremendous CH Col 6 br’s, huge new Eik, all new $1,465M 514 Hazel Dr 5 br’s, granite kit, SD#14 Mint $699K 568 Norman Way 6 br’s, o/s prop $499K 353 Island Ave Split 4 br’s o/s prop $600's New construction 5 br Col will customize $990K NORTH WOODMERE 920 Longacre Ave 12 - 4 Lovely split 5 br’s o/s prop $749K 605 Hungry Harbor Rd SD#15 Lgest hi ranch, 4 br’s, $489K

784 Park Lane Split main fl den updated $630K 966 Cliffside Dr New spacious all redone $529K 782 Caldwell Ave Great 4 br’s, deep prop $529K 645 Flanders Dr Btfully decorated 6 br’s $599K 739 Gilbert Pl Balcony split 4 br’s, pool, $579K 847 Oliver Ave price slash, hi Ranch, excellent cond, $419K 739 Dumont Pl Split lg property $535K 606 Flanders Dr Updated Eik, 4 br split 599K 468 Golf Ct Ranch cul de sac 5 br’s, updated $599K EAST ROCKAWAY 1 Deering Lane SD#20 Col remodeled, stunning master suite $800's 69 Emmet Ave Lg split 4 br’s, 2 dens, Waterviews $629K 18 Rose Lane Lovely Ranch, big prop , fin bsmt $674K 21 Arnold Ct 4 br up Col SD#20, $620K LAWRENCE 86 Harborview W 1 - 3 Col 4+ br’s $925 K 210 Pond Xing 11 - 1 Col 9 br’s, 1.5 acres $1,750M 421 Broadway Traditional Col $829K Fabulous 8 br ranch, fin bsmt, 1 acre, pool, tennis ct, al lnew $POR WOODSBURGH 890 Keene Lane 11 - 12:30 Brick Col, sep apt carriage house Mint $1,289M 145 Willow Rd New 4 br split + lg expansion + bsmt $1,095M 835 Channel Dr All new gorgeous kitchen, enchanted gardens, pool $1825M INWOOD 1 Douglas St Ready to sell Must see $368K HEWLETT 1390 Broadway Co- Op, 2br, 2 bth $415K Hewlett Town HouseCo-Op all new 3 br’s, 3 bths, drman, pool New Price $499K LAWRENCE Carlyle 1 br, huge rms, terrace $489K 2br Co-Op updated EIK, 2 bths $199K WOODMERE Co-Op 1 Meadow Dr2 br’s, 2 bths, new Eik, $255K RENTAL LAWRENCE All new furnished Col Ѕ acre $5,900 WOODMERE PARK 4 br, 2 bth Ranch Mint, 2 car garage, Avail immed $3,500

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ON THE MARKET

890 Ivy Hill Road, Woodsburgh

840 Raleigh Lane, Woodmere STATS: A lot size of 6,600 square feet with eight rooms, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property is going for $659,000 with taxes of $8,872.76 (taxes do not reﬂect basic STAR reduction of $716.48.

STATS: A lot size of 20,000 square feet with 11 rooms, six bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The property is going for $1,950,000. It is also for rent at $8,000 per month. DETAILS: Center-hall colonial, built in 1950. Over 4,200 inteWHY I’M SELLING: “Relocating out of state.” Contact Madeline Dallek at Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000

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(516) 295-3000 950 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598

visit ALL our listings @ www.pugatch.com WOODMERE 5BR, 2.5BA Split 1/3 Acre With IGP & Caban, Den. $839K

LAWRENCE All Renov 4BR Split 2 Dens, Granite Eik, Prime Loc. $899K

NORTH WOODMERE Spac 5BR, 3BA Hi-Ranch, Den, Poss Mtr/Dtr W/Permits. $599K

WOODMERE Move Right In! 3BR Colonial, Fin Bsmt. Prime Loc. $549K

WOODMERE AAA Mint 5BR Splanch, Granite Eik, All System, Prime Loc. $785K

HEWLETT BAY PARK Waterfront Lifestyle! 8BR Contemp, Guest Wing, Dock+Deck. $4.7M

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DETAILS: Split home, built in 1957. Breathtaking views of Lee’s Lake. This all-redone four-bedroom split home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Beautiful hardwood ﬂoors, new kosher eat-in kitchen, three new full bathrooms. Bring your toothbrush and move in! SELLER SAYS: “It’s completely redone and immaculate and totally move-in condition. It’s unique because the location is on a pretty setting on the water on a cul-de-sac. It’s a nice house.” WHY I’M SELLING: “The owner passed away.” Contact Lori Schlesinger at Lori & Associates LI Realty (516) 7918300

1351 Auerbach Avenue, Hewlett Harbor STATS: A lot size of 17,424 square feet (½ acre) with nine rooms, four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The property is going for $869,000 with taxes of $24,695.59 DETAILS: Colonial home, built in 1948. Set on landscaped private property. Renovated recently. Features: Living room with ﬁreplace, large eat-in kitchen, den with ﬁreplace, spacious master bedroom suite with full bathroom, and three more bedrooms. Full basement, private driveway, SD#14, 2 Zone CAC. SELLER SAYS: “We bought this home because of the wonderful entertaining space for our family.”

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ON THE MARKET

CONTINUED FROM P. B3 rior square feet. Features include a huge redone eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, formal living room and two dens. Hardwood ﬂoors throughout. Five bedrooms on the second level including a stunning bonus room with vaulted ceiling,

ﬁreplace, deck and balcony. Bathrooms have been renovated within the past three years. There is a new slate roof. Exquisite rear property has in-ground heated salt-water swimming pool with beautiful waterfall, and a canopied patio. Contact Jan Kalman at Jan Kalman Realty (516) 569-5651

270 Pepperidge Road, Hewlett Harbor

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STATS: A lot size of 15,904 square feet with nine rooms, ﬁve bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The property is going for $815,000 with taxes of $23,748. DETAILS: Split style home, built in 1955. Perfectly located in the heart of Hewlett Harbor. Fabulous ﬂow for entertaining. Large country eat-in kitchen. Updated bathrooms. Priced to sell. WHY I’M SELLING: Looking to downsize.

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SOUTH SHORE, SUFFOLK, LI. Copiague NY -- 'Waterfront Restaurant' (Mason Ole') Approx 165+ Seats, 60+ Parking Spaces, 6000 Sq. Ft., Full Working Kitchen W/Inventory Included (Fixtures And Equipment As Is), 400 Amps 3 Phase, 30 Yr Old Business Previously Run. 32,000 Sq. Ft. Of Property.

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ON THE MARKET CONTINUED FROM P. B4 Contact Leslie Bockstein at Morton M. Haves Real Estate (516) 374-0100

1348 W. Boxwood Drive, Hewlett Harbor STATS: A lot size of 18,730 square feet with eight rooms, four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The property is going for $999,000 with taxes of $27,827.05. DETAILS: A center-hall colonial home, built in 1950. Features large rooms, main level den with a fireplace, a finished basement, hardwood floors, central air conditioning, and an alarm. Located on a quiet street. Contact Carole Krinsky at Marjorie Hausman Realty (516) 5695110

Creative Sliders You Can Cook at Home BY EILEEN GOLTZ

If sliders are guilty pleasures then lock me up and throw away the key. Better yet, put me in the kitchen with these following recipes and sentence me to a life time of eating these delicious treats. Note: The best way to assemble and serve your sliders is to place all the sliced rolls (toasted if you prefer them that way) on a platter and top each bottom, in an assembly line fashion with the lettuce, tomatoes, dressing, ketchup, mayo or mustard you’re using.

ver hear of a guy named Walter Anderson? He is the culinary genius who created White Castle and the world famous concept of the slider (they call it a slyder, just so we’re clear here). Thanks to good ole Walt, we can all chow down on lots of teeny tiny burgers and call ourselves gourmets. While my youth was spent gobbling down those 2 ½ inch square mouthfuls of ground beef and onions my adult years have seen me take my fascination with these burger babies to a whole new level. This mini teeny tiny burgers craze has been sweeping low and high eating establishments for years now and I’ve taken it upon myself to create quite a few of the more outlandish ones. Sliders are smaller than the super sized fast food staples we’ve grown accustomed to but small in size doesn’t mean it has to be small in the ﬂavor department. Your sliders don’t have to be limited to beef they can be a reinvented by using chicken, or ﬁsh or even veggies.

and pepper to taste. Set the vegetables aside. In a bowl combine the ground beef, salt, and pepper in bowl, divide the meat into 4 ounces patties. You can cook them on a grill or in a grill pan. Toast the buns slightly and spread the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on them. Place beef patty on bottom bun and spoon the mushroom and onion mixture over the patty and top with the remaining bun. Makes 12.

Submitted by Art Rostburn Trenton NJ

MUSHROOM AND BEEF SLIDERS (meat)

CARAMELIZED ONION TURKEY SLIDERS (meat)

3 pounds ground beef; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon margarine; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb sliced mushrooms (your choice but I like to use at least 2 different kinds); 1 red onion diced; 2 tablespoons white wine; Dijon mustard and mayonnaise to taste; 12 dinner rolls Melt margarine and olive oil in large sauté pan. Add the mushrooms, onion and wine and sauté just until the mushrooms and onions are soft, season with salt

Onions: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced; Pinch salt and pepper; 2 teaspoon sugar; 1/3 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce Burger: 1 lb ground turkey; 2 teaspoon olive oil; 1 celery stalk, ﬁnely chopped; 2 green onions, ﬁnely chopped; 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; salt and pepper; 8 rolls

Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a skillet. Saute the celery and green onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook until slightly soft, about 6 to 8 minutes. Set the mixture aside. In the same skillet, heat 2 more teaspoons olive oil. When oil is hot saute the onions with the sugar and season with salt and pepper and cook. Saute about 15 20 minutes until the onions are golden, stir occasionally. In a bowl combine the ground turkey, Tabasco sauce, smoked paprika, mayonnaise and cooked onion and celery mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Gently combine the ingredients. Make 8 small patties. Either spray a skillet with non stick spray or heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet. Cook until the bottoms are just turning brown, about 4 minutes. Flip the burgers, baste with bbq sauce and cook 4 more minutes. Flip once again, baste it with the bbq sauce and cook for 2 or 3 more minutes. Place patty in bun and top with caramelized onions. Makes 8.

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382 Barnard Avenue, Cedarhurst Colonial home with six rooms, three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Lot size: 5,000 square feet. Year built: 1928. Sold for $350,000 on July 7, 2011.

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34 Everit Avenue, Hewlett High ranch with 10 rooms, four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Lot size: 9,020 square feet. Year built: 1978. Sold for $460,000 on July 14, 2011.

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WOODMERE GOP CHESS CLUB, 1026 Broadway, Woodmere, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Woodmere GOP is sponsoring a weekly Chess Club every Sunday to learn, play and compete in a chess tournament, open to all ages. The event is also an opportunity to learn the basics and beyond with chess instructor Steven Salpeter. The event is free and open to all. Call (516) 837-3339 for more information or email woodmeregop@ gmail.com.

Monday, July 25 PARIS THROUGH THE WINDOW: MARC CHAGALL AND HIS CIRCLE, Peninsula Public Library, Lawrence, 1:00 p.m.: This illustrated lecture will focus on Marc Chagall, who arrived in Paris from Russia in 1911, when the city was on the verge of reinventing itself as a place of cultural activity and modernity. The young artist took residence, along with other Eastern European émigré artists, in Montparnasse. In addition to Chagall, the lecture will mention the works of Chaim Soutine, Ossip Zadkine, Jacques Lipchitz, Chana Orloff and Amedeo Modigliani, among others. The event is free and open to all. A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING, Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 7:30 p.m., Also taking place on July 26, Plaza Theaterical Productions, Inc., is co-sponsoring this exciting musical revue with the Friends of the Library to celebrate the music and lyrics of the award-winning team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, a well-known American songwriting duo who created a string of popular Broadway musicals in the 1940s and 50s. Tickets have been available at the library since July 12 and can be picked up at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to district residents and Friends of the Library. Call the

library at (516) 374-1967 for more information. COLE BROS. CIRCUS OF THE STARS, Firemen’s Memorial Field, Oceanside, Taking place through July 27, Shows at 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. each day, The all new 2011 edition of the “World’s Largest Circus Under the Big Top” continues its tradition of entertaining American families for more than a century. Tickets cost $14 for general admission and can be purchased from the Tickets.com call center (888) 332-5200 or at tickets.com.

Tuesday, July 26 BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD, Andrew J. Parise Park Gazebo, Cedarhurst, 7:00 p.m. (pre-show), 8:00 (show), This show is part of a new concert series titled “Under the Gazebo.” This particular show will feature the music of J.C. Revue, or Jill Driesen Wasserman, who is a female vocalist, songwriter and producer from Long Island. She will sing a variety of songs from both Hollywood films and Broadway shows. Before she performs, the pre-show will feature the Lawrence Schools Summer Drama Program in their performance of “Mary Poppins.”

Wednesday, July 27 ONE EARTH SO GREEN AND ROUND, Rock Hall Museum, Lawrence, 11:00 a.m., Childrens’ artists Kathy Byers and Lydia Adams Davis will perform songs and skits on the topics of recycling, animal habits, global warming, conservation and the environment. They will have wild animal hand puppets and will have singa-longs for those in attendance. The event is free and open to all.

Thursday, July 28 THE SLANT IN OUR LIVES AS CONTEMPORARY AMERICANS, Peninsula Public Library, Lawrence, 1:00 p.m., Barbara Lovenheim, a professor at Nazareth College in Rochester, explores the perspectives about how and why Americans slant their positions both in private lives and public interactions. The lecture will emphasize a poem by Emily Dickinson titled “Tell all the Truth but Tell it Slant” and a poem by Kay Ryan titled “Slant,” which expresses the tension in American culture between individual and societal desires and needs. The event is free and open to all. We welcome submission of events of interest to the community. Please email your event information, including any photos to Events@StandardLI.com.

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SUNRISE MULTIPLEX CINEMAS 750 West Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream, NY - (800) 315-4000 Cars 2 | 1hr 53min | Rated G | FRI&SAT&SUN: 1:20, 4:10, 6:40pm Bad Teacher | 1hr 29min | Rated R FRI&SAT: 12, 2:30, 4:55, 7:15, 9:25, 11:45pm | SUN: 12, 2:30, 4:55, 7:15, 9:25pm Transformers: Dark of the Moon | 2hr 34min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 9:10pm, 12:15am | SUN: 9:10pm Transformers: Dark of the Moon 3D | 2hr 34min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT&SUN: 11:50, 3:10, 6:35, 9:55pm Zookeeper | 1hr 44min | Rated PG FRI&SAT: 11:35, 2:05, 4:35, 7:10, 9:05, 9:40, 11:40pm, 12:20am SUN: 11:35, 2:05, 4:35, 7:10, 9:05, 9:40pm Horrible Bosses | 1hr 40min | Rated R FRI&SAT: 12:05, 2:25, 4:40, 6:55, 9:15, 11:30pm | SUN: 12:05, 2:25, 4:40, 6:55, 9:15pm Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 | 2hr 10min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 1, 1:55, 4:05, 5, 7:05, 7:55, 10:05, 11:05pm | SUN: 1, 1:55, 4:05, 5, 7:05, 7:55, 10:05pm Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 3D | 2hr 10min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 12:30, 1:30, 3:35, 4:35, 6:35, 7:30, 9:35, 10:30pm, 12:30am SUN: 12:30, 1:30, 3:35, 4:35, 6:35, 7:30, 9:35, 10:30pm Winnie the Pooh | 1hr 3min | Rated G | FRI&SAT&SUN: 12:20, 2, 3:40, 5:20, 7pm Captain America: The First Avenger | 2hr 5min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT&SUN: 1:35, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30pm Captain America: The First Avenger 3D | 2hr 5min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 12:30, 1, 3:30, 4, 6:30, 7, 9:30, 10pm, 12:40am SUN: 12:30, 1, 3:30, 4, 6:30, 7, 9:30, 10pm Friends with Benefits | 2hr 0min | Rated R FRI&SAT: 11:45, 2:15, 4:50, 7:25, 10:10pm, 12:35am SUN: 11:45, 2:15, 4:50, 7:25, 10:10pm

JULY 22 - 28, 2011 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •

Late Night Humor

The Best of This Week’s Post 11pm Wit

Jimmy Fallon

David Letterman

“An audio recording from ﬁve years ago has been released of Michele Bachmann predicting the end of the world. Her exact words were, ‘I’m going to run for president in 2012.’”

Conan O’Brien

allowed to say that people are rich. You have to refer to them as ‘job creator’. You can’t even use the word ‘rich’. You have to say, ‘This chocolate cake is so moist and job creator.’”

–Conan O’Brien

–Jon Stewart “I say, if the founding fathers didn’t want money in politics, why did they put their faces on our money?”

–Conan O’Brien

–Stephen Colbert “There’s a move to divide California into two states: the state of poverty and the state of bankruptcy. The problem is coming up with a new name for Southern California since ‘New Mexico’ is already taken.”

–Conan O’Brien

–Jay Leno

“President Obama said he turns 50 this week, but he actually doesn’t turn 50 until Aug. 4. This means that even he hasn’t seen his birth certificate.”

“President Obama is starting to get tough. He said he’s reached his limit and he will not give in on his debt ceiling position even if it costs him his presidency. Well, that should make the Republicans fold. ‘We’ve got to save Obama’s presidency.’”

–Jay Leno “Donald Trump has a new grandchild. Today, he demanded to see its birth certiﬁcate.”

–David Letterman “The United States’ soccer team lost to Japan, which means we’re now losing to Japan in math, science, and penalty kicks.”

–Jay Leno “The Treasury Department is shifting from paper to electronic savings bonds next year. But don’t worry — the electronic bonds will be just as worthless as the paper ones.”

–Jimmy Kimmel

–Jimmy Fallon

“This weekend, the ﬁnal ‘Harry Potter’ movie made a record-breaking $476 million worldwide. Yeah, ‘Harry Potter’ made so much money this weekend, President Obama just asked him for a loan.”

“According to a new poll, U.S. popularity in the Middle East is at an all-time low. How could it be lower than before, when it was ‘Death to America?’”

–Jimmy Fallon

“Ohio Congressman Bill Johnson said his Twitter account was hacked yesterday after an image of a naked man was posted on his page. When the Lord taketh a Weiner he giveth a Johnson.”

“Republicans are no longer

–Jimmy Fallon

“A woman in Colorado was arrested for groping a TSA agent last week. On the bright side, today she was offered a job with the TSA.”

Your Guide to Roads to Avoid

Southern State Parkway: All eastbound and westbound lanes may be closed between the NYC Line and Exit 17 between Midnight and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays (eastbound) and 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. weekdays (westbound). In addition, two eastbound lanes may be closed between Exits 17 and 22 between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., and in Islip between Bay Shore Road and Heckscher State Park from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. State Route 24: One eastbound lane may be closed in Elmont between Elmont Road and School Road between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. throughout the week, and one lane in either direction may be closed in Hempstead between Cherry Valley Avenue and Cross Island Parkway between 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. weekdays. State Route 25A: One lane in either direction may be closed in N. Hempstead between Little Neck Parkway and NY Route 101 between 9:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. throughout the week. Northern State Parkway: One lane in either direction may be closed in Westbury at Glen Cove Road throughout the week between 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. due to roadwork. State Route 111: One lane in either direction may be closed in Islip between NY Route 27A and NY Route 25 between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. throughout the week.

BROOKLYN: Gowanus Expressway Southbound/Prospect Avenue: Due to NYSDOT deck reconstruction, the ramp will be closed as of July 11 through September 8, 2011. Motorists should follow the posted detours on 3rd Ave. or plan an alternate route.

Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven), Eric Murphy (Kevin Connolly), Turtle (Jerry Ferrara), Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier) and Johnny Drama (Kevin Dillon) return for the final season of Entourage on HBO. Photo: HBO

Balsamic Chicken

Mother Kelly’s: More Than Just Pizza and Pasta

A fixture in Cedarhurst for 42 years, Mother Kelly’s is a great place to take your family out to dinner. Their menu includes all of the classic Italian favorites, but also caters to those just looking for a home-style meal, or even macaroni and cheese for the kids. “We’re not just Italian food,” part owner Mark Gobetz said. “We have everything from omelets to hamburgers to frankfurters. We try to please customers who come in with little kids and want something like a hamburger or macaroni and cheese and work all the way up to dishes like steaks.” Don’t be mistaken however.

Mother Kelly’s is a fine Italian restaurant serving some savory dishes. One popular dish is their Balsamic chicken ($24.95). The dish is served with chicken in a balsamic glaze, and comes with yellow rice. It is also available with shrimp in place of chicken. For seafood lovers, Mother Kelly’s also offers a pan seared tuna ($24.95). “It’s tuna over goat cheese, mesclun salad and grilled vegetables with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing,” Gobetz said. Gobetz described both dishes as being very popular among customers.

Mother Kelly’s is located at 490 Chestnut Street in Cedarhurst. They are open from 11:00 a.m. till 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. till 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 4:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. For more information or to place an order, call (516) 295-5421.

–Jay Leno

ROAD CONSTRUCTION TRACKER NASSAU COUNTY:

PREVIEW

Jay Leno

“MSNBC suspended one of their commentators for calling President Obama a bad name. Meanwhile, Fox News suspended one of their commentators for not calling President Obama a bad name.” “Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka gave birth to a baby girl. The baby’s name is ‘Trump Granddaughter and Casino.’”

SNEAK

FOOD COURT

Brooklyn Bridge: Ongoing: Manhattan-bound trafﬁc on the bridge will continuously be detoured to the Manhattan Bridge as needed for construction through 2014, as follows: Saturday from midnight to 7:00 a.m.; Sunday from midnight to 9:00 a.m.; and weekdays from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Belt Parkway over Ocean Avenue: NYCDOT Bridges will perform rehabilitation, expected to end this month. One of three lanes in each direction may be closed 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Monday to Friday. Two of three lanes in each direction may be closed 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. Monday to Friday and 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Saturday. East 8th Street (Guider Avenue) Bridge over Belt Parkway: The access ramp will be closed to facilitate NYCDOT bridge reconstruction through August 2011. Motorists should follow the posted detour route between Guider Avenue and Coney Island Avenue.

QUEENS: Southbound Cross Island Expressway Between Northern Boulevard and the QueensNassau Line: Two of three lanes will be closed from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Mondays to Saturdays until the end of the month due to NYCDOT milling and resurfacing. Long Island Expressway Between 48th and 84th Street: One lane may be closed eastbound from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. weeknights, Midnight to 8:00 a.m. Saturday and 1:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Sunday. Two of three eastbound lanes may be closed 1:00 to 5:00 a.m. weeknights. These closures will help facilitate NYSDOT bridge painting work through the end of the month.

Pan Seared Tuna

New in Theaters | Friday, July 22 Captain America: The First Avenger, Rated R: In the early days of the Marvel Universe, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), deemed unﬁt for military service, volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into Captain America, the “Super Soldier” with extreme strength capabilities who must defend America’s ideals. Rogers, along with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Start) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, which is led by the Red Skull (Hugo Weaving). Friends with Benefits, Rated R: Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and Jamie (Mila Kunis) think it is going to be easy to add sex to their friendship. However, in trying to avoid the clichés of Hollywood romantic comedies, they soon discover that doing so has its rough complications.

New on TV | Sunday, July 24 Same Name (CBS), Series Premiere at 9:00 p.m.: In this new reality series, celebrities will switch places with total strangers who just happen to share the same name to experience each other’s lives. David Hasselhoff kicks off the series premier. Upcoming episodes with star boxer Mike Tyson, who switches places with a nurse from Michigan; and comedienne Kathy Grifﬁn, switching places with a ﬁberglass saleswoman in Georgia. Entourage (HBO), Season Premiere at 10:30 p.m.: The hit comedy series explores the day-to-day life of Vincent Chase, a young actor in modern-day Hollywood, as well as his friends originally from Queens, New York. In this season of Entourage, Vince is back from rehab and is working on a new project, Ari Gold and his wife have separated, Eric is running his own management company and Chris Evans stars as Captain America in Turtle has invested in a “Captain America: The First Avenger.” tequila line. Photo: Paramount Pictures

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• THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD • JULY 22 - 28, 2011

CLASSIFIED Help Wanted A/R/Payroll/Bookkeeper: No Exp. necessary. Salary Commensurate, takes little of your time. Requirements: computer literate, efficient and dedicated. Email resume to: distributionspcomp@ gmail.com Need some extra cash? Medical supply store is seeking an energetic, responsible, and caring highly motivated worker for 3-6 hrs/week. Must own car. Great potential and opportunity for growth. Salary + Comm. Call 718541-1322 Physical Therapy Assistant: (PT/FT) PT office in Five Towns. If interested please call 516-650-5756 Receptionist/Secretary: for Queens Yeshiva. Computer skills and experience required. Full time/ten months a year. Fax resume and references to 718228-5899 Saleswoman: Looking for savvy, personable woman with some wig experience to distribute wigs in the N.Y. area. For profitable business, looking to expand. Payment on commission. Contact 1-877-944-7298 or Send resume to wigsales1@aol.com Salesman: Durable Medical Equipment business in Lawrence, NY seeks experienced and motivated salesman for the Long Island area. Please fax resume to 516-374-3142 Teachers: Certified teachers needed at Queens Preschool. Full benefits. Substitute positions also available. E-mail resume to steve@babove.com Teachers: Shevach H.S., Queens – Seeking teachers with Master’s Degree for Sept. 2011: College Math, English, Public Speaking/Speech, Psychology. E-mail resume to:office@shevachhs. org or F: 718-263-3759 Teachers: BBY Far Rockaway— Seeking general studies teachers Sept. ’11, grades 2, 4, 5. Min 2 yrs exp. a must. Excel. salary, transportation from Bklyn. Fax 718-337-6000 Att: S. Goldwag, e-mail sgoldwag@bbyschool.org, call 718-337-6000 ext 320

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It’s Almost August 1St, Do You Know Where Your Money Is? CONTINUED FROM P. A6 however, paying off the $430 million ﬁnancing obligation for the arena will be a lot more challenging, and the $1.2 billion in revenue for the county more of a dream than reality.” A July 4, 2011, New York Daily News Editorial: “Executive Edward Mangano is acting as if he

got beaned by a ﬂying puck in his scheme to have taxpayers borrow $400 million to build a new home for the Islanders hockey team.” The article continued by stating that, “So afraid is Mangano that Wang would move the Islanders that he’s throwing around pie-in-thesky-projections of a self-ﬁnancing bonanza.”

Although we need development in Nassau County, it cannot be done on the fly and based on an elected official’s hopes and dreams. When taxpayer money is on the line, our elected officials must ensure that it is properly spent and that a strong return on our investment is real and not imagined.

LEGISLATIVE VOICE

Is a New Coliseum Critical to Nassau’s Future? CONTINUED FROM P. A6 said it was expected — a builder asks for the world. However, the developer agrees during the hearing process to accommodations requested by the municipality to reduce the size and scope of a project so that there is a meeting of the minds making sure the elected officials, the community and the developer all end up pleased and satisfied with the outcome. But not Mr. Wang. When the board denied the original proposal because of its density, Mr. Wang threw in the towel, jettisoned his partner, Mr. Reckler, and told Presiding Supervisor Kate Murray in so many words to take it or leave it. I, for one, was greatly disappointed by Mr. Wang’s recalcitrance. The new Lighthouse project was very promising. The project could have made the Hub a destination center. So here we are today. Unfortunately, now, we are left with only the prospect of a new coliseum and that the taxpayer must foot the bill to build it, to boot. I have long heard and read that municipal-sponsored and constructed sports complexes never keep their promises of creating jobs and filling the coffers of the sponsoring municipality with new tax revenues. Also, if we are going to keep the Islanders and the coliseum as a venue for concerts and other sources of entertainment, this is all we are left with. When I voted for the referendum to go to the public for a

vote on August 1st , I was unsure if I was going to vote in favor of the referendum myself. The idea of the county and taxpayer building a new coliseum for Mr. Wang’s Islanders did not make me happy. However, recently, I am very encouraged by the information I have received thus far regarding County Executive’s Ed Mangaon’s negotiations with Mr. Wang on a revenue sharing deal. It seems that the agreement on how the revenues will be shared will help pay for most if not all the cost of paying off the bonds. The mistakes made by other municipalities who were sucked in by big promises of glamorous sports complexes are going to be avoided. This is going to be a true partnership in how the revenue is shared or it won’t pass the Legislature. For those who are having second thoughts about voting for the referendum, there are numerous hurdles that must still be met before any bond money is spent. Most importantly, the deal between the county and Mr. Wang must pass muster with the County Legislature for the project to move forward. When the ﬁnal deal is made public I know I will be seeking the input of my constituents. I know my other colleagues on the Legislature have stated they will be doing the same. I will be interested in knowing how my constituents feel about the proposed deal and lease agreement before I cast my vote. I will want to know if they feel it is a good deal for them, the county

and their fellow taxpayers. With few other options on the table, and despite my anger towards Mr. Wang, I am not going to cut my nose to spite my face. I am going to vote in favor of the referendum to move the process forward. I will then wait to see the ﬁnal deal Mr. Wang makes with the County Executive. For now, I reserve my right on how I am going to vote on the deal until I get feedback from the public and determine for myself if it is a good deal for the county and taxpayers. I have been to the coliseum many times over the years with my children and grandchildren. I have been to concerts, the Disney show on ice, as well as other events. I believe it is important that the county have this venue for future generations — as long as the price is right. I am also an Islander fan growing up in those days when they won numerous Stanley Cups which made us feel very proud to be Long Islanders. Maybe they will help return the county to its halcyon days as we work to climb out of our ﬁnancial morass and our county from the worst economy it has ever known since the Depression. But I am also realistic. The deal must be fair to the taxpayer. So the stakes are high. The ball (puck) is in Mr. Wong’s court (rink). I hope he doesn’t blow it this time. I remain hopeful for our county and for a new coliseum that will create real jobs during these tough times and the revenues to make the project work.

DEAR THAT'S LIFE

We’ve Come A Long Way, Baby CONTINUED FROM P. A6 There were many highlights to the day, even before the visual on Route 80. Excitement was provided by two unclaimed parked cars at Como Pizza that blocked my truck. I was enthusiastically encouraged by onlookers to hit both vehicles in an effort to get out of our spot. Trying to determine their owners, I canvassed those in and around the pizza store, but came up empty. “Hey, Miriam!” said a man who heard me shouting. “Now you have something to write about!” I reassured I always have plenty of material. No one should feel the need to give me inspiration. Nevertheless, nothing compared to the end of the day

when we said our farewells. In previous years, despite the fun being had, goodbyes have been tearful and dramatic. Keeping that in mind, we take precautions to ensure smoother transitions. Saying goodbye to my older child, I gave her a kiss and a hug, telling her that she would be home before she knew it. She looked at me peculiarly. “Why are you talking to me like I’m homesick?” she said. “Because you know: I’m not.” I smiled. “It was more like an FYI,” I explained to her with a wink, my eldest of six. “Enjoy your time here – because it WILL be over before you know it.” She smiled. She got my point. Not as seasoned, we were concerned about my other child, al-

though as it turned out there was nothing about which to worry. After giving ﬁnal hugs and kisses, she looked at me with a twinkle in her eye and said, “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.” I stopped in my tracks, completely taken aback by the comment. Afraid she was in trouble, though she was just using my words against me, I promised her I took understood what she meant. If anything, I was relieved. “Do you know what that line shows me?” I asked her. She shook her head, so I readily explained. “It means you are doing great,” I said with a smile and a ﬁnal hug. She, like her sister, got my point, too. I guess we are making some progress after all.

Woodmere Postmen Tackling Muscular Dystrophy By Jordan Friedman

he Letter Carriers of the Woodmere Post Ofﬁce are asking local residents to “stamp out” neuromuscular diseases by making tax-deductable donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). MDA is an organization that sends more than 4,200 children with neuromuscular diseases to MDA summer camps each year at no charge, and is the world’s largest non-governmen-

tal sponsor of research for neuromuscular diseases. Each year, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) raises funds for the MDA, and the Woodmere Post Ofﬁce is supporting the 2011 Stamp Out Muscular Dystrophy Campaign this year. According to a letter sent to local residents from the Woodmere Letter Carriers, the cost to fund one minute of research is $74 and there are 26 funded projects in New York State. “By donating to MDA you will not

only be helping a worthy cause, but all of the funds raised will stay in your local community and provide services to over 3,000 families,” the letter reads. Donations must be made by August 30, 2011. Checks may be made payable to “MDA” and return in an enclosed envelope, addressed as follows: Muscular Dystrophy Association c/o Woodmere Letter Carriers P.O. Box 114 Woodmere, NY 11598

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JULY 22 - 28, 2011 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •

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Korean War Veteran Gets Medals Decades Later BY SUSAN VARGHESE

were no seats, and all of a sudden this well-dressed Asian man comes up to me and he says, ‘You can take our seats if you’d like.’ So, I’m trying to show off, and I thank him in Japanese. He says to me, ‘I know what that means, but I’m not Japanese, I’m Korean.’ I started talking to him about my time in Korea and we talked for about 20 minutes, and he said we have to go, and added, ‘by the way…thank you for being there.’” Cohn, a retired pharmacist, raised three kids in Atlantic Beach with Florene. They

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tlantic Beach resident William Cohn is far from a glory-seeker, so much so that he’s waited over 50 years to receive the war decorations he was entitled to. Eighty-one year-old Cohn was recently presented the medals he was by Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY4) in a ceremony on July 18. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal & Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award and the United Nations Service Medal. “ I never expected what they did—never expected a room full of reporters and everyone else there. I was overwhelmed and choked up,” Cohn said. Cohn, a Brooklyn native, was drafted into the army as an infantryman assigned to a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) unit in Korea from 1953 to 1954. “I didn’t see much combat, but whatever I saw was enough,” Cohn said. “ When the shells started coming over, they don’t make any noise, so you just hit the ground and hope it’s not near you.” But, it was before he was drafted, he reminisced, that he met his now wife of 57 years, Florene. “I met Florene when she was having her 17th birthday party in Sheepshead Bay…that particular weekend there was a storm, and

William and Florene in 2011. all of Brooklyn and part of Long Island was blacked out. We had her party by candlelight and a wind up phonograph,” Cohn recalled fondly. In Korea, sometimes it was the simplest things from home that were missed, Cohn said. “I was in the pharmacy unit of MASH and most of the time we were given powdered eggs rather than regular eggs because they were hard to get. I bartered with the sergeant for some fresh eggs and we made a deal,” Cohn said with a smile. “Florene

Photo by Susan Varghese would send me some kosher salami. In the tent there was a potbelly stove and I’d slice up the salami and make myself salami and eggs. Aside from being lonely and missing her, those were some good times. “ Once Cohn returned to the U.S in 1954 he took a four-day train ride from California, where he was stationed, to New York to see Florene. “ He called from California, he had to take a train …he called

never had that feeling of family that everyone else had …so I sort of missed that. It’s just good to sit down with your children, grand children, great grand children, and sit at the head of the table and look at all your descendents.” During his free time, Cohn admitted to being a television and Turner Classic Movie enthusiast. He noted that MASH used to be his favorite show, but he saw all the episodes and that it was “very realistic.” Both Cohn and Florene are active in the Oceanside Jewish Community Center, as well as the Jewish War Veterans group. In the future, Cohn noted that he hopes to visit Korea again, “When I was there, the ﬁrst time, it was all torn up with war…I’d also like to take a sleeper train across the country to the west coast and see everything.” Cohn recalled an instance when he was at a breaking point in Korea, only to be reminded of what he refers to as the “camaraderie” camaraderie among the

William Cohn in Korea

Cohn in September 1953

Cohn and wife, Florene at Camp Kilmer and I left my job immediately to meet him. I was at the bus stop for hours!” Florene recalled, animatedly. Cohn, who ended up being delayed at Camp Kilmer in New Jersey, a staging area for troops, interjected with a laugh “…. Then she was walking up and down the bus terminal waiting for a bus to come in. I remember I ﬁnally got in and the ﬁrst three words she said to me where w “Where were you?”

Cohn in January of 1954.

They got married 10 days later. Out of the many anecdotes that Cohn reminisced on, it was an encounter with a stranger that seemed the most poignant. “Many years after the war, Florene and I went to the city to have some dinner and see a show. Around the Marriott hotel on Eighth Avenue on 47th street, there’s a little coffee shop around there and we went to go get coffee, but the place was jammed. We were standing there drinking our coffee because there

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owned Wave Crest Drugs in Far Rockaway for 33 years. “Atlantic Beach is the same now as it was back then. It’s beautiful and well kept to this day,” Florene noted. Through his time in the war and decades of life experience, Cohn maintained that the most valuable lesson he learned was the importance of family. “The importance of family…of closeness. My father died when I was 13 and I was the youngest of four siblings. I had an elder sister who was 18 years older, another sister 15 years older, and a brother who was nine years older, I came along—I must have been a mistake,” he said with a chuckle. “I

men. “I remember crying one night because I was supposed to rotate home but someone took my rotation spot. This old master sergeant came up to me, his name was Klein, and he said to me, ‘what’s the matter, Cohn?’ I said, ‘well, Sarge, I’m supposed to rotate now, and someone took my spot and I’m stuck here for I don’t know how long.’ So, he told to me have a beer with him. He said, ‘You know Cohn, You’ll look back at this 50 years from now and ﬁnd it the best time of your life.’ He was right, it was.” But, he added, “ There’s nothing like the good ol’ U.S. of A!”

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