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A Starry Night... in 3D! Hewlett third grader Anil Anderson made this three-dimensional piece of art inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s own “Starry Night.” This piece of art, along with hundreds of others from the Hewlett-Woodmere School District, are on display for another week at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library.
By Scott P. Moore Standard Staff Reporter
Teenager Robbed of Phone in Cedarhurst An 18 year old woman was robbed of her cell phone by two men in Cedarhurst on Wednesday afternoon. The teenage victim was walking on Oxford Road near Westminster Road when she was approached by two currently unknown men. One of the men allegedly grabbed her
Middle School Unveils New Pond, Student Projects at Science Fair By Amanda Mayo Standard Staff Reporter
Walter Velasequez, 34 of Far Rockaway. Accused of third degree robbery.
Woodmere Middle School formally dedicated their new pond on Wednesday morning. The pond was built back in October when sixth-grade students and faculty dug out a hole, laid down plastic liner and moved stones. During the winter months, Woodmere’s science chair, Edward Tronolone, said
CONTINUED ON P. A5 Woodmere Middle School sixth grade students Daniel Hillel, Louis Halperin, Katie Goodelman and Sydney Isseks researched plant resources and how much space those plants need to grow at the Woodmere Middle School’s science far on Wednesday.
Photo by Amanda Mayo.
Jorge Alvarenga, 37 of Inwood. Accused of DWI and seven other counts. cell phone while the second man threw the woman to the ground. The two men took off from the scene on foot into the Bay Harbor Mall parking lot. The victim was not injured during the robbery. Police have released descriptions of the men – the first man is described as being a black male between 16 and 19 years old, 6 feet tall and 170 pounds wearing a grey hood-
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GATES, ALTUS, WITT WIN IN DISTRICT 14 By Scott P. Moore Standard Staff Reporter
Both local public school districts passed their proposed budgets for the 2012-2013 school year during a public vote on Tuesday and a total of five Board of Education members were elected to positions in the districts. The Hewlett-Woodmere School District, also referred to as District 14, passed a budget
Hewlett’s Jonathan Altus won the final spot on the District 14’s Board of Education. totalling $105,785,736, maintaining the district’s promise earlier this year to keep to one of its lowest tax levies in many years. The budget was passed by a 1388-877 margin. The levy increase is 1.91 percent for the next year, although the budget will climb about 2.47 percent from last year’s budget, which totalled over $103 million. In addition, the HewlettWoodmere School District elected two new members to the Board of Education – Melissa Gates and Jonathan Altus – as well as reelecting one in-
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Beach Clubs Gearing-up for New Season By Amanda Mayo Standard Staff Reporter
With Memorial Day approaching fast, Five Towns residents will be preparing for fun-in-thesun summer activities down by the beach side. The clubs in Atlantic Beach are set to open on Memorial Day weekend, starting on Saturday, May 26. Like every year, beach club staff have been running around working on necessary repairs to make sure the clubs are ready for the season.
There are 11 beach clubs in Atlantic Beach. Westbury Beach Club is now closed due to damage from Hurricane Irene, and other clubs that got hit by the storm had to work even harder this year to rebuild and clean up before the Summer 2012 season.
CONTINUED ON P. A2 Members at the Catalina Beach Club circa 1950. The iconic club dates back to 1944.
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CONTINUED FROM P. A1 “All the clubs got hit by the hurricane, so we had a lot of repairs to do,” Mark Raab, director of New Plaza Beach Club said. “We had to rebuild our deck and all that. We do a lot to try to make this place look better every year and all the upkeep that’s necessary.” Over at Catalina Beach Club, owner Sandy Wein said her staff was also doing extra work to make up for damage caused by Hurricane Irene. The hurricane hit last August while beach club season was still on. “We lost the usage of several cabanas, about 11, but we were able to move those people,” she said, adding that other members were kind enough to share cabanas for the rest of the season.
Wein said that her staff had to put the electric back into the destroyed cabanas and had to redo the roofs. “We were able to get that done late fall and early winter,” she said, adding that the warm winter this year helped out a lot in terms of repairs that needed to be done before beach club season started back up. Raab said he has already hired his full staff for the summer, and all that is left is to put finishing touches on the club. “I might be filling a position here or there, but mostly we’re staffed by this time. We try and bring back as many people from last year as possible,” he said. For the new season, New
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School Budgets Pass by Wide Margins CONTINUED FROM P. A1 cumbent member, Stephen B. Witt. The three elected ran together against independent candidate Fred Usherson. Gates garnered the most votes from the district with 1605, followed by Witt with 1501 and Altus at 1325. Usherson received 824 votes. Incumbent board members Marcy Goldberg and Jill Stern did not seek reelection. Gates, now a new board member, said she was relieved when the budget was announced to have passed. “I think the budget was responsible and in the years coming, I know, it’ll be harder and harder with the tax caps to educate our children,” she said. “I believe there has been enough long term planning that we’ll be in good shape. Hopefully we can continue to be thoughtful to the taxpayers and educate our students the best we can.” As far as being elected to the board, she added that was “certainly grateful to the community for putting their confidence in me.” “I’m very happy the budget passed,” said Altus. “I’m happy Melissa Gates and Stephen Witt were elected and reelected to the board. I hope that Fred Usherson continues to be an advocate for children in the district. I’m looking to being a member of the board and serving the district.” “ I was very happy [about the budget] but I never see it as win for myself,” said Witt. “It’s a win for the students. It’s all about our kids. If we pass a good budget, it means we don’t have to reduce the services other districts do. By being reelected, I can help serve the district
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again.” Wit said he also wanted to thank the students who helped with his campaign for reelection, including those who helped with his social networking outreach on Facebook. The Lawrence School District, known as District 15, passed its proposed budget of $93,155,150, which did not increase from last year’s budget at all. The budget passed by a 587-255 margin. In order to offset less money being used from the district’s fund balance and surplus, the tax levy was increased by the maximum allowed two percent, topping out at $80.5 million of the coming year’s budget. Residents also approved $2.7 million to be appropriated for use at the Peninsula Public Library by a 582-220 vote. Two incumbent members of the Lawrence Board of Education – Abel Feldhamer and Uri Kaufman – ran unopposed in the district’s election. Feldhamer totaled 524 votes and Kaufman brought in 522. The district also elected a member to the Peninsula Library Board of Trustees, incumbent Sarah Yastrab who was also unopposed, with 532 votes. “It’s very gratifying and we were pleased to see so many people came out in support of the budget,” said Feldhamer. Although only about half as many voters came out to the Lawrence elections as the Hewlett-Woodmere election, Feldhamer said the board was not surprised by a lower number of voters than usual. “It was an expected low turnout since there was no opposition,” he said. “Less opposition, less publicity – but for that, the turnout was not bad at all.
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ed sweatshirt and jeans with a shaved head. The second suspect is described as being a black male between 16 and 19 years old, 170 pounds and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, jeans and a multicolored hat. Detectives request that anyone with information regarding this crime call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All calls will remain anonymous.
es at Inwood Park on Sunday evening. After winning $150.00, the 25 year old man decided he would leave the game, but Velasequez became angered that he would be able to
pects. Bankole was given a $200.00 Visa gift card for her participation from the suspects. An investigation by the store’s asset protection manager and detectives found the purchases and placed Bankole under arrest. Bankole was arraigned on Sunday, May
Oluwaseun Bankole, 25 of Valley Stream. Accused of grand larceny and falsifying business records.
Mircea Popescu-Onea, 25. Accused of grand larceny and three counts of possesion of a skimming device.
win his money back from the 25 year old and attacked the man, punching him in the face and knocking him to the ground. Velasequez then allegedly reached into the man’s pants pocket, removed the cash and left the scene on foot. Police arrived after the victim called 911 and found Velasequez a short distance away on Bayview Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard. Velasquez was charged with third degree robbery and was arraigned on Monday, May 14.
13th and charged with third degree grand larceny and first degree falsifying a business record.
Drunk Driver Smashes into Gas Station Store An Inwood man was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly driving while intoxicated without a license, striking a building at the Mobil gas station on Burnside Avenue and injuring an employee. Jorge Alvarenga, a 37 year old man who resides at 102 Roger Avenue, was driving a 2002 Ford northbound on Henry Street at about midnight Sunday morning, according to detectives. As he drove past Burnside Avenue, the vehicle left the roadway and struck the barriers protecting the gasoline pumps at the Mobil station, located at 605 Burnside Avenue. The vehicle continued on and crashed into the station’s “Cumberland Farms” convenience store, where it pinned a 46 year old attendant between the car and the store counter before stopping. An investigation by police revealed Alvarenga was under the influence of alcohol. His vehicle was impounded and he was placed under arrest by police. Alvarenga was arraigned on Sunday, May 13th and charged with third degree assault, second degree reckless endangerment, aggravated driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated, third degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, suspended registration plates, and an uninsured and unregistered motor vehicle. The injured attendant was later transported to a local area hospital, but his current condition was unknown by police. Two other people inside of the store at the time were unharmed. A passenger inside of Alvarenga’s vehicle was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Far Rockaway Man Arrested for Robbery in Dice Game A Far Rockaway Man was arrested for allegedly robbing and attacking a man after a dice game in Inwood on Sunday evening. Walter Velasequez, a 34 year man who lives at 1472 Beach Channel Drive, was playing a game of dice with some acquaintanc-
Valley Stream Woman Aided in Stolen Gift Cards A Valley Stream woman was arrested for aiding unauthorized transactions at the Lawrence Best Buy that allowed a group of suspects to purchase gift cards using customers’ credit card information. Oluwaseun Bankole, a 25 year old woman who lives at 89 Carolyn Avenue, was working as a sales associated at the Best Buy located at 345 Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence. According to detectives, between March 17th and March 24th, 2012, Bankole authorized six fraudulent transactions to unidentified suspects yet to be arrested. After obtaining customer identification information from the suspects, Bankole used customer credit card information to process the purchase of over $8,000.00 worth of Best Buy gift cards for the sus-
Man Arrested for Skimming ATM at Cedarhurst Chase A man was arrested for allegedly using a skimming device at the indoor ATM at the Chase bank in Cedarhurst. Mircea Popescu-Onea, a 25 year old man with no known address, allegedly used a skimming device on the ATM at the Chase bank located at 446 Central Avenue to collect information from customers, removing about $8,400.00 in the process. The first device was installed by an unknown person on April 21st, 2012. Popescu-Onea installed a new device on May 5th, but it was removed later by an unknown person. It was replaced by that person before being removed on May 6th by Popescu-Onea. Bank personnel observed Popescu-Onea checking the device on May 12th and alerted the United States Secret Service. An agent immediately stopped the suspect from fleeing the scene. Bank customers are encouraged by Chase to check their accounts for any problems and report any suspicious activity to bank representatives. Popescu-Onea was arraigned on Sunday, May 13th and charged with third degree grand larceny and three counts of unlawful possession of a skimming device.
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Voted No on H.R. 4628: Would strip $5.9 billion from a program within the health care law to pay to keep rates on subsidized undergraduate student loans at 3.4 percent. The bill was passed by a vote of 215-195. Voted No on H.R. 5652: Approved $310 billion worth of cuts to federally funded programs, many of which help the nation’s poor, and shifted savings over to Pentagon to help reduce cuts expected to the military in the next year. The bill was passed by a vote of 218-199. Voted No on H.R. 4970: Extended the programs operated under the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, which has provided life saving assistance to women since its passing. The bill was passed by a vote of 222-205.
Voted Yes on S6714-2011: Removes right of sexual consent for full time elementary or secondary school students with any school employee or volunteer when that employee or volunteer is 18 years or older and knows that the student is a student at the school, provided the employee is not a full time student at the school nor married to the student. The bill was passed by a vote of 58-0. Voted Yes on S1937-2011: Requires colleges to educate the campus community on bias-related crime, hazing, underage drinking and illegal drug use; expands authority of colleges to regulate conduct by college and student government organizations and clubs, athlet-
ic teams and clubs, alumni organizations, fraternities, sororities, and any other organizations that has access to and use of the college facilities; requires colleges to adopt rules prohibiting these items and establish penalties for hazing, underage drinking and illegal drug use. The bill was passed by a vote of 56-5. Voted Yes on S7407-2011: Makes viewing or the intent to view child pronography, in addition to having already owned such material, illegal. The bill was passed by a vote of 56-4. Voted Yes on S7400-2011: Enacts the “Protection of People with Special Needs Act;” enacts various provisions for the protection of persons in state operated and licensed facilities from abuse, neglect and mistreatment; establishes the justice center for the protection of people with special needs. The bill was passed by a vote of 56-0.
Harvey Weisenberg New York State Assembly, 20th District Voted Yes on A03245: To clar-
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pond is already home to a turtle named Topper, who was donated to the school by a faculty family member. Hewlett-Woodmere superintendent, Dr. Joyce Bisso, said it is very exciting for the students to have an outdoor environmental lab right at their fingertips. “It will give students an the understanding of living systems through project-based learning.” Joining the interactive learning environment provided by the pond will be a greenhouse that is being built this summer. The greenhouse will be built right behind the pond.
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“The best part,” Leighton said, “Is that they don’t even know they’re learning. They’re so enthusiastic about it.” The unveiling of the Woodmere Middle School pond coincided with the school’s sixth grade environmental fair on Wednesday where students showed off their hard work through hands-on scientific research projects. The Robert Faller Foundation, a charity that was created in memory of the Woodmere Middle School student who was killed in a helicopter crash in 1994, funded the pond project.
Woodmere Middle School students unveil the pond they built this year. The new pond is part of an interactive real-life learning environment. Photo by Amanda Mayo.
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he Hewlett High School boys varsity lacrosse team made an early exit from the playoffs after falling to Carey High School of Franklin Square, 9-7, in a heartbreaker for the Bulldogs’ home crowd. “We did not play the game that we were capable of in the first half,” said Hewlett Head Coach Chris Passuello. “I liked our kids intensity though, they never quit and they are a great group of guys.” The Carey Hawks, ranked number 10, jumped on the board quickly, scoring their first three goals during the first quarter before the Bulldogs, ranked number seven, could get on the board. Carey goalie Nick Fasano blocked almost everything the Bulldogs could muster at him through the opening 10 minutes, notching three saves as his defense kept Hewlett from getting close. With a little less than two minutes to go in the first, Hewlett’s Zack Richman netted a goal to put Hewlett down 3-1 at the end of the quarter. “He’s great and he’ll be coming back,” said Passuello of Richman, who ended up leading the team with four goals. “He’s a great competitor and very intense.” The two teams were kept quiet through most of the second quarter. Hewlett’s defense shut down the Carey offense for almost 10 minutes, keeping many balls from reaching backup goalie Justin Isaacs, but the Hawks finally broke through at 2:06 with their fourth goal of the game. No less than 15 seconds later though, Hewlett came through with another goal, this time from Sam
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time, as the Bulldogs seemed to be turning the tide and breaking through the tough defense. Opening the fourth quarter, things seemed to be going the Bulldogs’ way – 55 seconds in, Kevin Fuchs launched a shot into the back of the Carey net to close Hewlett within 6-5. Carey and Hewlett traded goals to make it 8-6 a few minutes later and the two teams locked up for the final stretch. Hewlett’s Rich-
man lobbed another goal into the Carey net, his fourth of the day, to make it 8-7 Carey with two-and-a-half minutes left, but a goal by Carey gave them a 9-7 lead they would not surrender. While the Bulldogs played their hardest on the field, their coach felt a few calls were missed by the referees, including a couple of high sticks and hits that were easily seen by the benches. “I thought the refereeing was horrendous,” said Coach Passuello. Carey ended up with many calls against Hewlett throughout the game while Hewlett only had a couple calls in their favor, much to the chagrin of both the bench and home crowd. “Just absolutely horrendous.” Hewlett ends the season with a 10-6 record overall and were 5-3 in the conference during the regular season. “It’s a disappointing loss, but that’s the way it goes,” said Passuello. “We’ll say goodbye to a great bunch of seniors – a really great bunch of kids. Sometimes, though, it just doesn’t go your way.”
Hewlett’s Sam Martorella goes in for the goal. He scored once during the 9-7 loss.
Photo by Scott P. Moore. Martorella and left Hewlett trailing 4-2. Carey came back strong during the second half, scoring two goals in the first six minutes of the third quarter for a 6-2 lead. The Bulldogs, though, did not
go without a fight. Richman and Michael Gray tossed two goals in past Carey’s Fasano within 45 seconds of each other and left Hewlett trailing 6-4. Fasano stopped three more charges by Hewlett during the remaining
Hewlett’s Kevin Fuchs following the final horn, signaling the team’s defeat.
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Lawrence Softball Eliminated from Playoffs by #1 Team By Scott P. Moore
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fter blasting their final opponent of the regular season by scoring over 30 runs, the Lawrence Golden Tornadoes varsity softball team made the playoffs and had hopes of making a late run. Those hopes fell short, though, as number 16 ranked Lawrence fell to number one ranked Island Trees of Levittown 15-0 in a mercy-rule shortened game on Saturday. “We knew going in it would a tough matchup for us,” said Lawrence Head Coach Matt Wynn. “You always have a shot though and that’s why you have to play the game.” Lawrence starting pitcher Emily DiNardi delivers a pitch to Island Trees during the game. DiNardi pitched a complete game wearing a protective mask and gained invaluable playoff experience.
Photo by Scott P. Moore.
Defense played a key role in the ball game as Lawrence ace Emily DiNardi took the mound against a tough Island Trees team. After walking the leadoff hitter in the first and giving up a single, then a double dropped in between the right and center fielders after neither called the other off. A batter later and another ball was sent flying into right field, but was fly ball was over run as it flew over the outfielder’s head and quickly rolled into the deep outfield, allowing Island Trees’ Nicole Pellegrino to come around for a home run. “We gave them a lot of extra outs,” said Wynn. “Six extra outs and that added up to nine runs in the first inning alone. Once you get behind by that many, it’s tough to come back, but they continued to fight like they did all season.” He added: “I guess it is what is, right now.” Several more balls hit into the outfield made life difficult for the Golden Tornadoes as Is-
land Trees batted around in the first, scoring nine runs, most of them unearned for Lawrence’s DiNardi. Island Trees would score five more during the second inning and added one more in the fourth before the game was called. “Getting a freshman pitcher a lot of playoff experience is not something a lot of coaches have the luxury of doing,” said Wynn. “She pitched great like she did all year. We just have to cut the fielding mistakes because good pitching and good defense is championship softball. Next year, we’ll focus on that and get better.” Lawrence could not get anything started during their atbats either. Island Trees’ starting pitcher Alannah Basile dominated the lineup with a blaz-
ing fastball and struck out six through her three innings of work. Lawrence faired no better against relief pitcher Ashley Melendez, throwing even faster than Basile, as she mowed down five of the six hitters she faced. On the day, Lawrence managed only one hit off of Island Trees’ pitchers. The loss eliminates Lawrence from the playoffs this season, although Coach Wynn saw the game as more of an opportunity to give his younger players the playoff experience they needed to go further in 2013. “It was a lot of good experience for the underclassmen,” said Wynn. “Maybe we’ll get in the second round or further next year. We’re only going to lose four [senior] girls, so we have a lot coming back.”
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Lady Bulldogs Fall to Manhasset Indians in Second Round, 21-5 By Scott P. Moore Standard Staff Reporter
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he Hewlett Bulldogs girls varsity lacrosse team fought hard, but was over-matched by an endless offensive onslaught and tight defense by the Manhasset Indians, losing 21-5 Thursday afternoon in Manhasset. “We came out a little nervous,” said Hewlett Head Coach Patrick Gromley. “That forced some errors and, unfortunately, they cap-
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italized on every single one. But it’s the first time we made it to the second round as a program, so I can understand the nerves.” The Bulldogs, ranked seven heading into the playoffs, quickly trailed 4-1 in the opening minutes of the game to Manhasset, ranked second in the playoffs. A sudden outburst near the ten minute mark had the Indians scoring three goals in nearly a minute. Up 9-1, Hewlett’s Sam DiSalvo scored a quick goal past the Indians’ goalie and seemingly putting her team back in the game. The Bulldogs won possession on the face lift, but lost the ball to the Indians defense. The lost ball quickly led to a goal for Manhasset. The Indians would add two more before the half ended, leaving the Bulldogs trailing 12-2. “Once they got up big, it snow-
balled,” said Gromley. “I think if we controlled the ball more like we planned, they wouldn’t have had as many chances. We pressed a little too much.” The Indians led off the opening minute of the second half with another goal, but senior Jenni Rogoff netted a goal a few minutes later bringing the Bulldogs closer at 13-3. The Indians would have none of it though and fired two goals 30 seconds apart from each other following Hewlett’s. Manhasset would go on to add five more in a row to push their lead to an insurmountable 20-3.
CONTINUED ON P. A7 Hewlett’s Val DeNapoli gets blocked every way she goes as she charges towards the Manhasset goal.
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Lady Bulldogs Fall to Manhasset Indians in Second Round 21-5 CONTINUED FROM P. A6 “We have the talent,” said Gromley, who said he was really proud of the team. “We’re young and we’ll get better. We’re going to get there one day.” The Bulldogs, after a timeout, came out with some fire with only five minutes left in the game. Sam DiSavlo fired in a second goal and Rogoff followed hers up shortly after. A would-
be third goal was stopped by the Indians’ goalie. The eventual would-be goal for Hewlett turned into the final goal for Manhasset, capping their day with a 21-5 win. “Rogoff had a good game and settled in,” said Gromley, then added with a bit of a grin. “DiSalvo had her usual game out there.” Hewlett won for the first time in the playoffs in their five year
history on Monday against Calhoun, ranked number ten, 1814. This marked the first time the Hewlett girls’ lacrosse team has made the second round of the Nassau County playoffs and earned one victory in the postseason. “A great season ends on a little bit of a down note,” said Gromley. “It’s something we can build on with a good core... we’ll learn from this one.”
Beach Clubs Gearing-up for New Season CONTINUED FROM P. A2 Plaza Beach Club will be having a more engaging nightlife at its restaurant, which is open to the public Thursday through Monday for dinner. Raab said that live entertainment will be brought in, like musical acts, and there will be a big party for the 4th of July. Wein said her staff is very busy over at Catalina, but she has no doubt that everything will be completed on time. Right now, her staff is just putting the finishing touches on painting cabanas, finishing the cafeteria floor and putting all the proper furniture back in their respective homes. “We were very fortunate this year because we basically didn’t have a winter,” she said. “A lot of our major projects that we were doing went into the winter months because it was warm enough for people to work.” All of the beach clubs in Atlantic Beach are complete with pools, cabanas, lockers, restaurants, day care and more. If you are looking to stay in the Five Towns, the pool at North Woodmere Park will open on June 25 and remain open until Labor Day and the pool at Hewlett Point Park will open on June 18. The beach at Hewlett Point Park will open on Saturday, June 16
and it will stay open until Labor Day. The beach at Long Beach will be open on the weekends from May 26 through June 17 and daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting June 23 through September 3. Summer beach passes at Long Beach start at $40 for an individual resident and goes up to $120 for a non-resident family. Daily admission tickets are available at the rate of $12 per day.
Beach Club and Pool Guide: Atlantic Beach Club 1393 Beech Street Atlantic Beach, N.Y. 11509 (516) 239-0600 Call Atlantic Beach Club for availability. Must be sponsored by two current members.
Catalina Beach Club 2045 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach, N.Y. 11509 (516) 239-2150 Seasonal rentals of cabanas and bath cabins range from $2,495 to $12,000
Clear Water Beach Club 1875 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach, N.Y. 11509 (516) 239-5511 Call Clear Water Beach Club for pricing information.
Inwood Beach Club 1795 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach, N.Y. 11509 (516) 239-4922 Call the Inwood Country Club for pricing information.
Lawrence Beach Club 1399 Beech Street Atlantic Beach, N.Y. 11509 (516) 239-4739 Call Lawrence Beach Club for pricing information.
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1751 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach, N.Y. 11509 (516) 371-0750 Prices start at $1,155 for lockers and go up to $9,100 for full fouradult cabanas.
Ocean Club 1565 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach, N.Y. 11509 (516) 239-4682 Call the Ocean Club for pricing information.
The Sands 1395 Beech Street Atlantic Beach, N.Y. 11509 (516) 239-4682 Memberships range from $1,900 to $18,000. Call for more information. Silver Point Beach Club 2035 Ocean Blvd.
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EDITORIALS
The Last Dance: Donna Summer 1948-2012
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couple on months ago, the following advice was found inscribed inside a fortune cookie, “whatever you want to do, do it. There are only so many tomorrows.” For Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco, Thursday was the last dance as she unfortunately passed from this earth far too young, at just 63, apparently of lung cancer. Summer set the worlds of dance and pop ablaze in the 70s and 80s – at one time having three consecutive LPs hit number one and she was the first female pop artist with four number one singles in a 13 month period. The early to mid 70s saw the birth of disco, which has since morphed into several categories of dance music – dance dominates the Top 40 even today. We may take that for granted now, but in the mid 70s we lived in a Rock and Roll world. Disco wedged its way in through the cracks of wall to wall rock and the fading embers of Motown and soul. The country was in transition from the Nixon-Ford/Watergate/Vietnam years to the hyper-inflationary era of Jimmy Carter “malaise,” and disco seemed like a beacon of light through the endless miasma of the 70s. Summer was second only to Madonna in dance hits and output – scoring 19 number one dance hits and was one of the two “divas” that defined the era – paving the way for the likes of Whitney Houston (who also tragically died this year) and Mariah Carey. Summer’s songs peppered the soundtracks of iconic films of the time such as Flashdance and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. She was honored with five Grammy awards and another 12 nominations. She broke on the scene with “Love to Love You Baby” in 1975, the long version of which practically invented the single-song LP. Other big hits included “I Feel Love,” “Last Dance,” her dance cover of “MacArthur Park” “Heaven Knows,” “Hot Stuff,” “Bad Girls,” “No More Tears (Enough is Enough),” “On the Radio,” “She Works Hard for the Money” and even “Unconditional Love” (with Musical Youth). This is just a smattering of her output over a fecund and prolific 35 year career. Her brightest lights in the firmament were the eight years between 1975 and 1982 after which her time and prime seemed to be usurped by The Material Girl but regardless of hit production, her songs dominated the dance floors from discos to bar mitzvahs well into the new millennium and her tracks were all “on the radio” without interruption. It’s hard to imagine that Summer was a mother of three and a grandmother of four as the image of her by most people is as the hot young disco diva surrounded by the swirl of endless particles of light reflected and refracted off that whirling ball suspended from the ceiling. For people now in their 50s, Summer was a meme of onetime youth – one which is slipping inexorably away as we now find ourselves attending not our friends’ weddings but rather, those of their children. The march of time waits for and spares no one. Money, power and fame are no guarantors of a long life. Just ask Steve Jobs, Davey Jones or the aforementioned Whitney Houston. Waistlines expand, hair recedes, knees ache a bit and dancing is now confined to private moments in one’s bedroom or den, just as it was when we were teenagers. Donna Summer worked hard for the money and overall she was treated right. But heaven knows it’s not the way it should be – she should have lived a much longer life but no one can say that she frittered away or squandered her time here. All she asked “is that you dance with me,” and dance we did. Donna Summer, the voice of an era, gone at 63.
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Election Hangover
oo much of anything can be bad for you. Eat too much candy, you’ll get cavities. Too much alcohol -- cirrhosis of the liver, too much work – burnout; too much sun, skin cancer. Life is best lived in moderation. Barry Goldwater famously said in 1964 that “extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice,” we’re sure that if Mr. Goldwater knew about the proliferation of elections here in New York in 2012, he would have recanted those words. Let’s see, in the past 12 months we had a special election/referendum on the Nassau Coliseum initiative, the usual November balloting, last month presidential primaries, this past week we had School Board elections, on June 19th there will be village elections in most of our region’s incorporated villages. On June 26th there will be primary elections for Congressional races. On September 11th there will be primary elections for local races and then on November 6th, the national elections for President and other offices high, middle and low. The turnout in District 15 was pathetically small this week, well under 1,000 bothering to vote. This is indicative of the fact that too much democracy is being asked even of our most passionate and civic-minded residents. Is it too much to ask the powers that be to aggregate all of the matters needing to be decided by the people onto one simple one-time ballot? More importantly, millions of dollars of scarce taxpayer money are being squandered – wasted actually on this unnecessary plethora of plebiscites. Too many elections actually depress turnout and discourage those running for office – it’s really anti-democratic by being hyper-democratic as too few people end-up deciding way too much for too many who can’t be bothered. Time to compress all these elections to save taxpayer time, money and effort.
COMMON SENSE
WHAT WE’RE SEEING ARE SMOKE AND MIRRORS By David M. Freedman
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am frustrated watching all of the noise over President Obama’s embracing of Gay marriage. In the first hours after the announcement, the President was able to raise $15 million. It is a testament to our system of values that this issue should be such a money generator for a candidate. As issues go, this is simply a tempest in the teapot. The fact that government is in the marriage business at all defies all logic. Marriage is a religious arrangement. Government should not be marrying anyone. The reality should be that all domestic partnerships albeit heterosexual or homosexual that are to be effected by lawful property and domestic rights should be a civil contract between individuals. The so called Marriage License should be a Domestic Partnership License. If two people want to cohabitate within the confines of this Domestic Partnership and want next of kin rights, let them! If those parties want to “marry,” let them go to their Rabbi, Minister, Priest, Imam and get married and live under the religious laws that they abide by. This makes the whole issue of marriage moot and everybody gets the protections and authorities that a next of kin requires to support each other, make medical decisions, adopt children, etc. The fact that this whole issue is still on the front burner tells me that we as a nation are more interested in the distractions and not the meat on the table. Our reality is that even though the economy is
David M. Freedman has been a resident of Cedarhurst for 12 years. He is a business owner in the Five Towns and is the Past President of the Five Towns Democratic Club. He is a published author of a novel “A Butterfly on the Gowanus Expressway” and he maintains a political blog called Federal Follies located on the web at http:// thefederalfollies.blogspot.com. He is married with two children and is active in the community both politically and socially.
improving, it is doing so at a very slow pace and looks to not being able to sustain the growth. J.P. Morgan-Chase has proven to us that once again, the banks in this country cannot be trusted and should not be allowed to trade on the open market with our deposit money. The government we elected must get control of this. The double talk that came out of Jamie Dimon, the Chairman of J.P. Morgan-Chase was unforgivable. The mea culpa was baloney and had the appearance of winking to his friends as he got caught with his hand in the cookie jar. Some heads rolled at Chase, but the environment which allowed these horrific trades comes from the top and Mr. Dimon’s attitude is directly reflected by this piece of financial incompetence. When combined with the general slowness of the economy, this causes everyday people like me to be very concerned about the economic future. And more concerned, because it is the economy that should be driving this political campaign. We can only hope that as the election gets closer that Mr. Obama and Mr. Romney start to talk about real issues. I recently had to travel on business. I have learned to accept the restrictions of going through security as a fact of travel. But most of what we see at the airport is smoke and mirrors. We need a system which is like the Israelis. We see profiling as discriminatory, but the reality is that it works. Police use it because it works. Every time I read about lapses in security such as the fact that a supervisor of security at Newark Airport has been using a false identity for over twenty years, my head just wants to spin. It makes me doubt the whole security apparatus we use and tells me that the emphasis is on show and not on substance. We also need real action on Iran. They are building up to become a nuclear nation. This cannot be allowed to happen. Playing chicken with Iran is meaningless, because, they feel they can wait us out. We must engage them and quickly. Waiting for Israel to make the first move is stupid. We know Israel will act eventually, but why wait? We are the most powerful country in the world, with the ability to project that power. Let’s get on with it and make this world and our nation safer now.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Shame on you!
Editor’s Reply:
Skewering the President of the United States is a time-honTo the Editor, Concerning Your political ored tradition for editorial carcartoon comparing President toonists everywhere. Liberal carObama to corpse screwing Arabs, toonists penned no end of very (Opinion page, May 4th) although barbed and insulting cartoons our First Amendment protects of President Obama’s predecesyour right to publish this despica- sor, George W. Bush. This is the ble piece of trash, I and everyone American way. Thankfully, we I know find it totally reprehensi- live in a country where it’s perble. It came up for evaluation at fectly legal to insult the Presiboth of my politically oriented dent as opposed to most other current events discussion groups, nations where similar manifescomprised of Republicans and tations of political expression Democrats alike and the general could land you in the Gulag or consensus was that this crossed worse. The issue at hand was the line of decency in its total dis- that of Mr. Obama’s “Death Taxrespect for the office of the Pres- es,” which are highly oppressive ident of the United States. You and punitive considering that have put your newspaper and what’s being taxed upon one’s the Jewish community in an ugly demise is net income and savplace. I am outraged and disgust- ings amassed after a lifetime of hard work and thrift – and taxes ed. Shame on you. Esther Bogen were paid on these assets during Hewlett the demised person’s lifetime, so
this amount to double or triple taxation. People are entitled to be upset about that. Lastly, we are not a Jewish newspaper, although a very high percentage of our readers are Jewish.
t the start of my weekly radio show, I make mention of national holidays taking place that day. You would be surprised to hear about some of the organizations that have applied for and been granted national days of celebration. A few weeks ago, it was National Paranormal Day. I suggested that listeners go hunt ghosts, if they could find one. Another time it was National Hug an Australian Day. Limited on the number of Australians I know, I contacted a close friend of mine overseas whose husband is from Perth. I told her she needed to go hug her husband. She told me I’d better give her a really good reason why. Sometimes I include those holidays occurring the day after as well if they are that interesting. For example, while last Thursday was National Lupus Day, I made sure to mention on the air that the next day was National Eat Whatever You Want Day. In the habit of celebrating that to the fullest even when it is not sanctioned, I was happy to be granted the official green light. Of course, however, I made sure to remind listeners that Mother’s Day was on Sunday, as it is one of my favorite days of the year. While my friend refuses to celebrate any day orchestrated or divined by card companies, I like the sentiment. Each year I look forward to the gifts my children make in school. While I openly joke that Mother’s Day is one day of the year while Father’s Day are the other 364, I planned to milk this one to the fullest. The same way I am in charge of buying all the Father’s Day cards for my family, my husband is responsible for those needed for Mother’s Day. We take special pride in trying to match the appropriate card with the child. When my son’s card included a button I was supposed to wear all day that read, “Please put me in timeout,” I laughed. I decided not to wear it though – am saving it for a rainy day. It was the card he made by himself in school that cracked me up. It said, “You are the best mom I’ve ever had.” That’s good, I thought. In comparison to all of the other mothers he has had in his life, of which there have been none, I rank the highest. Despite enjoying all of the celebrations and time with family, it was still a Sunday and errands needed to be run. Always practical, I had returns to make at the mall and I was not going to lose the chance to accomplish. Three kids in tow and my bag of returns in the trunk, we headed to the mall despite what we expected to be a crazy Mother’s Day crowd. With many more parking spaces available than I had expected, we were pleasantly surprised and hopeful that the stores would not be as busy as anticipated. Unfortu-
Don’t Sell the School CONTINUED ON P. B6 To the Editor, For the Lawrence School Board: Please reconsider selling the Number Six School and converting it with the help of BOCES into a trade school. We are all aware that many students, both in public and private schools, as well as in surrounding school districts need some form of vocational training. The public, as well as I, hope you will look at this realistically and not try to satisfy the needs of only private school students. It is
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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.
MAY 1824, 2012 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •
THE LEGENDARY DANNY O’DOUL
MAKING SENSE
Only Obama is Better Off ARE THE FIVE TOWNS THE “NEW” HOLLYWOOD?” T By Michael Reagan
Dateline: Wednesday May 16, 2012; Woodmere, NY: Hot news straight off the presses. Hollywood comes to The Five Towns and, as your intrepid reporter, and guide to all things Hip and Cool – The Legendary Danny O’Doul -- I bring you all the latest info, collected from my vast network of in-depth sources and thousands of contacts inside the World of Entertainment. So, what had the Police working overtime today and high-school kids going gaga on Forest Avenue, in Woodmere? Well, as hard as it is to believe -- it was an on-location movie shoot for a new “big budget” Hollywood blockbuster! Yes, and what is even more fascinating, is the project they were filming: Exotic Tales of The Green Shtreimel -- an exciting new detective mystery movie based on the upcoming book by, none other than your intrepid reporter, me, The Legendary Danny O’Doul. Under the code-name Blood Ties – my adrenalin-fueled thrill-a-minute screenplay about the adventures of The Green Shtreimel and his right-hand man, The Black Mink, stars James Caan, Clive Owen and Mila Kunis. Of course, very few of the
many Five Towns’ teens and housewives who lined Forest Avenue had any idea that the dialogue and actions being filmed there were actually conceived and written in the nearby exclusive “Wemphis” enclave of Woodmere, just a few short blocks from today’s movie shoot. The most perceptive among today’s audience may have been aware that the vintage cars lining the street were brought in especially for the filming and they included the “The Green Mercury” – ( a 1970 Mercury Cougar convertible in “British-Racing” green with a beige soft top -also known as the “Green Shtreimel Mobile”). Some of you may have also noticed me sitting on a green wood-frame director’s chair with “The Legendary” emblazoned in gold on the back. You may have missed seeing me because I was a bit incognito -- wearing my oversized gradient-tint sunglasses, tan safari jacket, ascot and khaki pith helmet. If I may say so myself, it was really gratifying having all these mega “A–List” stars asking me for insight into the characters and looking to me for my approval of their performances. Don’t worry, I was
This is The Legendary Danny O’Doul inviting all my dear Readers to the “After-Party” at “Traditions” Deli immediately following the January 2013 Premier of Exotic Tales of The Green Shtreimel, at the Green Acres Murderplex!
very kind and generous in my critiques because I did not forget that, after all, these thespians were honored guests in our town! You can bet your ticket to the premier that The Five Towns have never looked as good as they do in this upcoming mega-hit of 2013 -- Exotic Tales of The Green Shtreimel! Tonight, the stars and I, along with the director, Guillaume Canet, will be dining at The Five Towns’ newest hotspot “Sushi Tokyo” on The Avenue in Lawrence. I am certain that this hip and exciting Kosher sushi restaurant oozing the vibe of an ultra-cool lounge in Tribeca, or, maybe, Sunset Boulevard, will be the perfect setting for these Hollywood cats to experience all the charm, style and sophistication that is Central Avenue. Perhaps for next week’s issue I will include some candid paparazzi shots of me and my Hollywood buddies partying on The Avenue. I think that James Caan may drag me down the block to the Judaica Sephorim Store next to Amazing Savings to buy a tallis (prayer shawl) with the name “Sonny” embroidered on the collar. Mila Kunis has also mentioned she may be in the market for silver candlesticks for her Shabbat candles. And, I guess I, myself, could use a new pair of 18” by 18” zircon-encrusted tzizit! After all, The Legendary Danny O’Doul has just “gone Hollywood!”
SOAPBOX
No Clear Choice
By Joel Moskowitz
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his past week’s announcement that JP Morgan-Chase lost $2 billion in a faulty hedging strategy surprised no one. As is typical when this happens, an executive at the world’s largest bank fell on her sword and resigned and then the lobbyists and bank mouthpieces went to work explaining how this loss was not prevented by increased financial regulation, thus we should not use this incident to call for more regulation but for less. Alternatively, President Obama’s declaration that he now supports gay marriage, an evolving position, while welcome by his base is seen as a desperate, transparent move to reenergize those who so enthusiastically supported him in 2008 but whom for the most part he has disappointed since. After three and a half years of trying to govern like Bill Clinton, Obama finally figured out he needs be the guy he sold us on in the last election.
Both Republicans and Democrats have done an equally stellar job at turning off everyone. No one really believes that the political class is interested in anything else but holding onto their positions of power. Republicans will have you believe that letting the Bush tax cuts, one of the largest transferences of wealth in history -- expire, is a tax increase. The Democrats who run the Senate will have you think that they have an alternative to the Republican proposed budget, but they have yet to put one forward. In the meantime, we all know they lie and that for most of us things have not gotten better and it is 100 percent thanks to the politicians in Washington. Obama supporters feel let down, not one indictment by the Justice Department for the massive fraud perpetrated by the banks in the lead up to the financial crisis. Republican voters, unenthusiastic about their presidential candidate, have let the Tea baggers take over the
Joel Moskowitz is a businessman and writer who resides in Lawrence NY. His blog “The Ranting Heeb” can be accessed at http://therantingheeb.blogspot.com/ -Joel prides himself on being outspoken and welcomes all comments.
rest of the party perhaps ending their dream of winning back the Senate and perhaps even risking the majority they have in the house. My sense is that a chastened Obama, pushed to the left in his reelection quest, will appeal more to the 99 percent than Romney. Romney will wink his eyes at moderates to remind them that he was, after all, Governor of Massachusetts, not Texas, but most feel that he has been hogtied by an evermore extreme rightwing party. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the upcoming election is how uninterested most people are in it. This apathy is borne out by the cynicism generated by the gridlock in the nation’s capital, a traffic jam not likely to be untangled by the next election, so why bother? Either way it goes it seems for now to be a close race. I hope the winner takes a page from George W. Bush, who despite losing the popular vote in 2000, governed in his first term as if he received a Reagan like mandate. After all, to the winner go the spoils, right? This time around we will be less interested in ideology and more in who can get us out of this mess, or if we can get out of it at all.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CONTINUED FROM P. A8 time for you to think not only of private school children but the many children of various denominations and the needs for learning skills. The financial mistakes that the Lawrence District has made in the past are behind us and you have cut as much as you can at the cost of the public school system.
Barry Ringelheim Atlantic Beach
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reader commented via his Yahoo account using the pen name “tterpen,” and composed this retort to Ms. McCarthy: Dear Carolyn McCarthy, Your letter about taking on China sounds to me more like a rant against people whom I`ve sent to Washington to question everything that`s been going on there the people you call “the freshman class of ultra-conservative ideologues.” I’m talking about my Tea Party representatives, and it sounds to me like you are one unhappy camper with them in town. Are you really expecting me to believe that my Taxed Enough Already reps will not sign a payroll tax cut? Did you write this with a straight face? Everything I ve seen and heard about Medicare tells me we should be protecting it from the government s mach-
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inations. Are you suggesting that my Tea Party reps want to rip Medicare out of the incompetent and wasteful hands of the government and place it under private management? Thank you, I did not know that and I am happy to hear it! The sooner we can get government out of all areas of health care, the sooner we`ll be started down the road of Affordable Health Care. Don t challenge me on this. I can tell you in detail why our health care industry has been ruined and I can tell you exactly what we need to do to fix it. Maybe you could elaborate on some of those differences in women`s health care funding that seem to be a stickler in getting things passed. That might illuminate exactly why I sent
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he only person I know who is better off today than he was four years ago is President Obama. He’s making more money, living in a bigger house and playing more golf. And when his wife goes on a shopping spree with her girlfriends, it’s to Spain on the taxpayer’s dime. If you asked President Obama if he’s better off today, he’d say, “Hell, yeah! And we don’t want it to stop!” Meanwhile, as the president skates through the Great Recession, his failure to get the economy back on track has turned a country known for its optimism and belief in a better future into a nation of pessimists. According to a recent opinion poll by Scott Rasmussen’s company, 63 percent of voters -- liberals and conservatives, Democrats and Republicans -- do not think today’s children will be better off than their parents. That’s unbelievable. But what’s even more discouraging is that only 16 percent -- 1 in 6 – do think the next generation will be better off. The percentage believing the
next generation will live better than their parents is a record low. As Scott Rasmussen said, people think something is going terribly wrong in America. They’re not sure what it is, he said, but they sure don’t like it. I know what’s gone wrong with America -- we’ve had four years of President Obama’s bad ideas and hot air. That’s why the 1,000 voters Rasmussen polled see a gloomy future everywhere they look -- the economy, stocks, housing, you name it. And remember the American Dream? Forget it. Only 32 percent think it’s still possible for “just about anyone in America to work hard and get rich.” About the only silver lining to be found in the Rasmussen poll is that 53 percent think it’s still possible for anyone in America to work themselves out of poverty. That’s a good thing to believe in, because by the time the Obama administration and his wrecking crew finish turning America into Greece, 53 percent of the country is going to be poor. This week the Obama reelection campaign released an ad called “We’re Coming Back.” It’s
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a blatant rip-off of Ronald Reagan’s 1984 “Morning in America” ad that pointed out how much stronger, prouder and better America had become during my father’s first four years. The Obama ad claims that we’re on the road to recovery and says the president is working hard to finish the job he started. It’s not supposed to be funny. But there’s one serious problem with the Obama ad -- after four years of his reign of errors things are not getting better. And he has no new ideas, just the same bad Big Government ones he’s been pushing -- more taxes, more spending and more regulation. When “Morning in America” ran in 1984, inflation and interest rates were half what they had been in 1980 and were going down. There were no more lines at the gas pumps and no more gloomy talk from the Oval Office about a national “malaise.” Ronald Reagan turned the country around the right way. He lowered taxes, cut regulations and got the government off the back of businesses and out of the way of the American people. After four years of my father’s administration, Americans could see real signs of improvement and a hopeful future for the country. That’s why RR was re-hired. After four years of President Obama, our only hope is that in November he is fired.
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All Things Frozen: Cones, Cups and Sundaes A Warm Weather Guide to Frogurt, Ice Cream and Ices
By Amanda Mayo
fruit flavors like strawberry banana and mango. Smoothies may be made out of any kind of yogurt. Hewlett Station Yogurt is located at 1213 Station Plaza in Hewlett. (516) 295-0630. Store hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Kosher, check certification.
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ith temperatures rising into the low 70’s this weekend and more warm days on the way, local ice cream and yogurt shops are getting ready with specials for the season. From gourmet-flavored yogurt to mini yogurt cakes, Italian ices and old-fashioned handpacked ice cream, Five Towners will be sure to find their frozen treat fix around town.
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Dolce Confections Although Dolce Confections in Hewlett is known for their beautiful candy baskets and chocolate desserts, they also have a wide array of frozen treats perfect for that hot summer day. Fatfree frozen yogurt is available in four flavors at any one given time. The vanilla flavor always stays the same while the other three flavors change about every two days. The flavors may include traditionals like chocolate, peanut butter and coffee, and then more unique flavors like Nutella and chocolate malt can make an appearance. Yogurt comes in three different sizes and starts at $3.95 for one scoop. There are also over 30 different toppings from candy to fresh fruit to nuts that you can add to each yogurt for .50 cents extra per topping. Dolce Confections doesn’t just have yogurt – the store also offers gelato, mini yogurt cakes, mini yogurt cones, frozen yogurt bars and more. They serve gelato and yogurt on Belgian waffles starting at $6.99 for one scoop and these frozen treats are also available to put on crepes. The store offers a brownie sundae for $6.50 and then has frozen, blended coffees in flavors like chocolate chip chunk, coffee toffee and java chip for $3.95. Dolce Confections is located at 1319 Broadway in Hewlett. (516) 374-1940. Store hours are Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended summer hours will be available soon. Kosher, check certification.
An assortment of toppings from Off the Wall in Cedarhurst.
Photo courtesy of Off the Wall.
No frozen dessert list would be complete without popular ice cream chain Carvel. Carvel in Hewlett is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, according to store owner Glen Aleksis. Aside from the regular ice cream that comes in dozens of flavors, Carvel is offering special Girl Scout Cookie Dashers for a limited time throughout the summer. Carvel’s soft serve ice cream is layered between Girl Scout cookie toppings that come in three flavors: Samoas, Thin Mints and Tagalongs. Regular Dazzler flavors include peanut butter cup, bananas foster, mint chocolate chip and fudge brownie. Prices are $5.25 for a small, $6 for a medium and $7 for a large. Classic sundaes start at $4.45; Carvelanches, which consist of vanilla or chocolate soft serve mixed with toppings, start at $5.25. Milkshakes start at $3.85 and there is a whole case of pre-made ice cream cakes, flying saucer sandwiches and ice cream cones available for purchase. Carvel is located at 1344 Peninsula Boulevard in Hewlett. (516) 374-2994. Store hours are Monday to
gurt comes in three sizes: small, medium and large from $2.75 to $4.00. Toppings are fifty cents each and range from candies to chocolates to fruit. On Tuesdays, there is a buy one yogurt get one free special. Ezra’s also offers milkshakes and Cholov Yis--
Off the Wall Off the Wall in Cedarhurst specializes in selfserve frozen yogurt that comes in 16 different flavors. Some examples of the gourmet, unique fla-
Nutella frozen yogurt with Reese’s Pieces topping.
Photo by Amanda Mayo. Ice cream from Haagen-Dazs.
Ezra’s Yogurt & Ice Cream Ezra’s Yogurt & Ice Cream in Cedarhurst, located right next to Ezra’s pharmacy, serves up Cholov Yisroel ice cream in flavors like cookies and cream, vanilla fudge, mint chocolate chip and butter pecan. There are two soft-serve yogurt machines with flavors that change every few weeks and there is a machine to produce an ice cream and yogurt soft serve mix that is very popular. Ice cream and yoThe dasher, a frozen drink with ice cream and mixed-in toppings, from Carvel.
Plain yogurt with fruit toppings from Off the Wall.
Photo courtesy of Off the Wall.
roel ice cream cakes that start at $16.95. The cakes may contain a custom mix of ice cream flavors specially decorated to celebrate any unique occasion. Ezra’s Yogurt & Ice Cream is located at 604 Central Avenue in Cedarhurst. (516) 569-7820. Store hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are closed Saturdays and Sundays. Kosher, check certification.
Hewlett Station Yogurt
Photo courtesy of Carvel. vors that can be found are cheesecake, angel cake, cake batter, dulce de leche, café au lait and peanut butter blast. There are also two sorbet flavors for a lighter, icier treat. The flavors change at random. At 49 cents an ounce, patrons can mix and match yogurts and add in toppings. The toppings range from candies like Heath, Pop Rocks and Kit Kats; to nuts like almonds and walnuts; to cereals like Fruity Pebbles and Cinnamon Toast Crunch; fresh fruits, pretzels, cheesecake bites and even Jelly Belly jellybeans. Off the Wall offers nut-free toppings in a separate container from the regular toppings and charges 75 cents on top of the price-per-ounce to put the yogurt and toppings into a waffle bowl. Off the Wall sells pre-made yogurt cakes and will also make custom cakes designed for any special occasion. Cakes are priced at $25 for six-inch cakes and $35 for eight-inch cakes. Ghirardelli syrups are also available to pour onto any yogurt creation. Off the Wall is located at 590 Central Avenue in Cedarhurst. (516) 341-0301. Store hours are Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Kosher, check certification.
Photo courtesy of Haagen-Dazs.
Frozen drinks from Haagen-Dazs.
Photo courtesy of Haagen-Dazs.
Hewlett Station Yogurt has been serving up frozen treats since 1991. “We go by quality and price,” co-owner Eric Marcus, of East Rockaway, said. “We sell the best yogurt at the best price.” On Tuesdays and Saturdays, Hewlett Station Yogurt offers a special – buy one yogurt and get one free. Popular flavors at the shop include cookies and cream, vanilla mint and red velvet cake and there is also the option of mixing a topping and yogurt into a drinkable dessert called “The Hewlee.” Yogurt sizes come in kiddie, small and large and run from $3.25 to $4.20. The Hewlee starts at $4.95 and toppings are 75 cents each. Marcus said the store has added a brand-new smoothie bar just in time for the upcoming summer season. Smoothies start at $5.25 and come in
An array of some different flavors at Ralph’s Italian Ices.
Photo courtesy of Ralph’s Italian Ices. Thursday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Kosher, check certification.
Ralph’s Italian Ices Ralph’s Italian Ices in Valley Stream, just off Peninsula Boulevard at the Hewlett/Lynbrook border, serves up Italian ices in two varieties: water ices and cream ices (or sherbet). Ralph’s newest creation, the Iceberg, puts creamy soft ice cream on top of a refreshing smoothie. Smoothies come in flavors like peach, mango, banana, root beer, chocolate, raspberry, strawberry, lemonade and blue Hawaii. Icebergs cost $4.75. Another new item at Ralph’s for the summer is the Twister – a Ralph’s Italian ice layered between swirls of soft ice cream for $3.75. Prices for Italian ices in small, medium and large start at $1.50 and go up to $4.25. Ices come in water-based flavors like margarita, honeydew, cotton candy and Malibu Bay Breeze. Artic shakes and fruit smoothies are $4.75. Ralph’s Italian Ices is located at 1091 Rockaway Avenue in Valley Stream. (516) 568-3763. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week. Not kosher.
Haagen-Dazs Another popular ice cream chain is Haagen-Dazs in Cedarhurst. This kosher ice cream establishment is home to 32 flavors plus a few sorbet and yogurt flavors. The ice cream is ever-changing and comes in flavors like salted caramel truffle, coconut macaroon and caramel cone. Ice cream cups run from $3.10 to $5.30. A regular waffle cone costs only $1.00 and it is the perfect-sized treat on a hot day. Chocolate-dipped waffle cones cost $1.50 and sundaes run from $4.30 to $6.40. Hand-packed pints of ice cream are also available for $5.85 each. Haagen-Dazs’ Dazzler drink, which consists of blended ice cream and toppings, comes in flavors like mint chocolate chip, rocky road, banana split and dulce split. Dazzlers cost $7.25. Blended milkshakes and malts are also available, as well as the healthier smoothie option. These blended drinks start at $5.50. Haagen-Dazs is located at 116 Cedarhurst Avenue in Cedarhurst. (516) 374-6107. Store hours are Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Mini yogurt Friday and Saturcakes from Dolday from 11 a.m. ce Confections in to 1 a.m. Kosher, Hewlett. Photo by Amanda Mayo. check certification.
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1177 Harbor Road, Hewlett Harbor Stats: A lot size of 40,946 square feet. The home has eight rooms, four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The property is selling for $1,990,000 with annual taxes of $47,000. Details: A long-lined Ranch-style home, built in 1966, on a wide expanse of waterfront property, with 200 feet of beach. The house is glass-walled with huge rooms, a beautiful new dock, huge living room, formal dining room, eat-in-kitchen, wood floors and a skylight. Contact: Marjorie Hausman Realty Co. at (516) 5695110
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143 Midgely Drive, Hewlett Stats: A lot size of 6,000 square feet. The home has seven rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property is selling for $485,000 with annual taxes of $15,632. Details: A Colonial-style home, built in 1937, with an updated, large country eat-in-kitchen and an additional wood-burning stove. The house features a living room with fireplace, formal dining room, den and finished basement. Contact: Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Ronnie Gerber at (516) 238-4299
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FOURTH ANNUAL FUN CAR SHOW The Rock Hall Museum of Lawrence will be hosting its fourth annual Fun Car Show this Sunday, presented by The Vintage Chevrolet Club of America’s Queens Region. There will be no classes or judging and all makes of vehicles are welcome, including antiques, customs, classics, rods, trucks and motorcycles. There is a $10 pre-registration fee per car and a $15 fee on the day of the show. Admission is free for spectators and the event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To register, please contact Tom Vitale at (718) 224-2674 or toms53belair@aol.com. For more information, call the museum office at (516) 239-1157. The Rock Hall Museum is located at 199 Broadway in Lawrence. KULANU COMMUNITY FAIR Kulanu will be holding its annual community Spring Fair on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. at Parise Park (formerly Cedarhurst Park). The Five Towns Community Chest and JCC of the Greater Five Towns will be participating at the fair. There will be rides, game booths, crafts, face painting, live entertainment, a petting zoo, pony rides, raffles, prizes and food for sale. Proceeds and donations will benefit local children with special needs and their families. There will be a food pantry collection booth for donations of non-perishable kosher food items. For more information, please call (516) 569-3083. RAMBAM MESIVTA 5K RACE
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MALVERNE CINEMA 350 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY - (516) 599-6966 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel |1hr 58min| Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 1, 2, 4, 4:30, 6:55, 7:10, 9:45pm | SUN: 1, 2, 4, 4:30, 7, 8:10, 9:30pm Headhunters (Hodejegerne) |1hr 38min| Rated R FRI&SAT: 1, 3:30, 5:40, 7:40, 9:45pm | SUN: 1, 3:30, 5:40, 7:40, 9:30pm Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu Story |1hr 24min| Documentary FRI&SAT: 1, 3:30, 5:40, 7:40, 9:45pm | SUN: 1, 3:30, 5:40, 7:40, 9:30pm Bill W. |1hr 44min| Documentary | FRI&SAT: 2, 4:30, 7, 9:45pm | SUN: 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30pm
RAMBAM high school for boys will be hosting a 5K race this Sunday to benefit its scholarship program. The race begins at 10:00 a.m. starting on Broadway and Frost Lane in Lawrence and check-in is at 9:00 a.m. To sign-up or donate, please e-mail chanan@rambam. org or call (516) 371-5824.
UA LYNBROOK 6 321 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY - (800) 326-3264 ext. 624 Dark Shadows |1hr 53min| Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 1, 2, 3:50, 4:45, 6:30, 7:20, 9:15, 10:10pm | SUN: 1, 2, 3:50, 4:45, 6:30, 7:20pm The Hunger Games |2hr 22min| Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 12:50, 4, 7, 10pm | SUN: 12:50, 4, 7pm Think Like a Man |2hr 2min| Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 1:15, 4:20, 7:30, 10:15pm | SUN: 1:15, 4:20, 7:30pm The Pirates! Band of Misfits |1hr 28min| Rated PG FRI&SAT: 4:10, 9pm | SUN: 4:10pm The Three Stooges |1hr 32min| Rated PG FRI&SAT: 1:45, 4:30, 7:10, 9:30pm | SUN: 1:45, 4:30, 7:10pm The Pirates! Band of Misfits 3D |1hr 28min| Rated PG FRI&SAT: 1:30, 6:45pm | SUN: 1:30, 6:45pm
Monday, May 21 HAFTR GOLF OUTING HAFTR will be hosting its 7th Annual Jacob Greenberg Memorial Golf Outing this Monday at the Inwood Country Club. For participation information and sponsorship opportunities please call Lea Bernstein at (516) 569-3370 ext. 105. The Inwood Country Club is located at 50 Peppe Drive in Inwood.
SUNRISE MULTIPLEX CINEMAS 750 West Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream, NY - (800) 315-4000 Dark Shadows |1hr 52min| Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 12:05, 1:05, 2:40, 3:50, 5:15, 6:35, 7:50, 9:20, 10:20pm, 12:05am SUN: 12:05, 1:05, 2:40, 3:50, 5:15, 6:35, 7:50, 9:20, 10:20pm The Dictator |1hr 23min| Rated R FRI&SAT: 12, 2:50, 2:10, 3, 4:20, 5:05, 6:45, 7:25, 9:15, 9:45, 11:20, 11:50pm SUN: 12, 2:50, 2:10, 3, 4:20, 5:05, 6:45, 7:25, 9:15, 9:45pm Marvel’s The Avengers |2hr 22min| Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 1, 1:30, 4:15, 4:45, 7:30, 8, 10:35, 11:15pm SUN: 1, 1:30, 4:15, 4:45, 7:30, 8, 10:35pm Battleship |2hr 11min| Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 12:30, 1, 1:30, 3:30, 4, 4:30, 6:40, 7:10, 7:40, 9:40, 10:10, 10:40pm, 12:30am SUN: 12:30, 1, 1:30, 3:30, 4, 4:30, 6:40, 7:10, 7:40, 9:40, 10:10, 10:40pm Marvel’s The Avengers 3D |2hr 22min| Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 12, 12:30, 3:15, 3:45, 7, 9:35, 10:05pm, 12:35am SUN: 12, 12:30, 3:15, 3:45, 7, 9:35, 10:05pm What to Expect When You’re Expecting |1hr 40min| Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 1:40, 4:20, 6:50, 9:30pm, 12am | SUN: 1:40, 4:20, 6:50, 9:30pm The Pirates! Band of Misfits |1hr 28min| Rated PG | FRI&SAT&SUN: 12:20pm Think Like a Man |2hr 2min| Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 1:45, 3:20, 4:25, 6:25, 7:15, 9:10, 9:50pm, 12:10, 12:40am SUN: 1:45, 3:20, 4:25, 6:25, 7:15, 9:10, 9:50pm
Wednesday, May 23 COMMUNITY EVENT TO BENEFIT THE SOLDIERS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES Friends of the IDF are presenting the Five Towns and Greater South Shore Inaugural Community Event to benefit the soldiers of the IDF at the Sephardic Temple, located at 775 Branch Boulevard in Cedarhurst. The event is the first of its kind within the community and it will feature Ben Brafman, Esq. as Master of Ceremonies and will pay special tribute to local Lone Soldiers. All proceeds will benefit well being and educational programs for soldiers. Sponsorship packages are available. For more information visit www.FIDF.org/FTGSS or contact Rebecca Feld at (646) 274-9649.
AMC LOEWS FANTASY 5 18 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre, NY - (888) 262-4386 The Dictator |1hr 23min| Rated R | FRI&SAT&SUN: 10:50am, 1:10, 5:55, 8:20, 10:45pm Marvel’s The Avengers |2hr 22min| Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT&SUN: 12:30, 3:45, 7:05, 10:25pm Battleship |2hr 11min| Rated PG-13 | FRI&SAT&SUN: 11:20am, 1:25, 4:35, 7:50, 11pm Marvel’s The Avengers 3D |2hr 22min| Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT&SUN: 10am, 1:25, 4:40, 8, 11:20pm What to Expect When You’re Expecting |1hr 40min| Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT&SUN: 10am, 1:30, 4:30, 7:35, 10:35pm
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On August 1st, Nassau residents will head to the polls to vote on a $400 million bond issue that would allow for the construction of a new sports arena at the current location of the Nassau Coliseum, this would be the new home for the New York Islanders. However, the general consensus is that the average Five Towner hasn’t even heard of the plan on the special election. The plan would keep the team in the county through 2045 under the deal, as well as provide a new venue for concerts and other events. The bond also calls for the construction of a baseball stadium that would be home to an Atlantic League of Professional Baseball team. Nassau County’s Office of Legislative Budgeting says the plan will cost the average Nassau County homeowner on a property worth $400,000, about $58 per year, however County Executive Ed Mangano has projected that the plan will cost tax payers an average
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Peninsula Hospital Center in Far Rockaway is in a “deep financial crisis,” and may soon have to close if no solution is reached. “Peninsula has been struggling financially for several years prior to its sponsorship by MediSys, the Queens and Brooklyn based network that has attempted to make Peninsula financially viable in the current difficult economic market… Without a long-term solution that puts Peninsula Hospital
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Paddling ducks patrol the shoreline at Willow Pond in Hewlett
No Solutions in Sight for Plane Noise TEXT AND PHOTOS BY SCOTT P. MOORE Representatives from the FAA and JFK Airport assured residents and local government officials action was being taken to try and alleviate air traffic noise at a Monday evening meeting of the Town-Village Aircraft Safety and Noise Abatement Committee (TVASNAC) in Lawrence Village Hall.
“This is not a rehash of the previous meeting,” noted TVASNAC executive director Kendall Lampkin, calling the meeting a “part two” instead. He clarified TVASNAC was not a lobbying group, but rather a sounding board for both residents and officials to discuss solutions. “We reemphasized what the criteria for runway selection are,” noted David Siewart, Air Traffic Manager at the JFK Air
Inwood resident Nancy Manara thought it was “the end of the world” when planes were taking off continuously over her home.
Traffic Control Tower. The criteria are, in order, as follows — availability, wind and weather, and operational efficiency. He said surveys were being taken to make sure that officials follow the standards and procedures in place to keep noise levels down. A single-noise reaction committee, suggested at last month’s meeting by Lampkin, was
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Center on the path to fiscal recovery, an organized closure may be the only option,” they said. Neighboring hospital, St, John’s Episcopal is preparing in the event that Peninsula does close. “We are very saddened and concerned by Peninsula’s situation,” said Nelson Toebbe, CEO of St. John’s in a statement. “Peninsula has been a valuable resource to this community for decades. We have been aware for some time of the financial challenges Peninsula faces and we have both short-term and long-term plans in place to care for Peninsula patients who wish to use our services.” In preparation, St. John’s said in a statement that once the state approves their expansion plans, they will start increasing the capacity of the emergency room, ambulatory care, surgery, intensive care and in-patient facilities, Toebbe said. St. Johns may also hire Peninsula employees if Peninsula closes. They number of employees hired will vary, but it could be 250 employees, nursing staff in particular. “We will do our best to be
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Trinity-St. John’s Episcopal Church, a parish with an unmistakeable landmark house of worship on Broadway in Hewlett, recently celebrated its 175th anniversary. “We are acknowledging the legacy given to us,” said Reverend Owen Thompson, Rector of the parish for the last six years. “We are looking, not only at the past, but the present and the future.” Thompson said the anniversary was significant for his con-
gregation especially due to the changes in both the demographics of the local area, especially with many churches closing, and how people perceive God in their everyday lives. “We are here to stay… and there’s much we want to continue to do for the next 175 years.” Trinity Church was founded on May 3rd, 1836 as Trinity Chapel, a mission of St. George’s Church in Hempstead. The chapel itself would be erected and completed a year later on May 8th when it was consecrated by the Bishop of the Diocese of New
York. The chapel, moved 100 feet north of its original location during the 1870’s to make room for the current church, now serves as the home of Trinity Church’s offices, school, and social events. The chapel would separate from St. George’s in 1844 and be called Trinity Church, Rockaway. In May 1878, the current church building would open its doors for the growing population of the area. In 1978, Trinity Church would merge with Far Rockaway’s St. John’s Church to form Trinity-St. John’s Church, due to decreased attendance and finan-
An ode to the 70’s complete with wide leg pants, brick reds, browns, and terracottas are how Lonny’s Buyer, Ellie Bonaiuto envisions fall fashion. “It’s kind of re-inventing the 70’s. The flare and the wide leg pant are very important, denim especially. Corduroys have made a big comeback.” Corduroys are now more than just a childhood memory, Bonauito explained. “It’s definitely reminiscent of being 13 again,” she said
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laughing. “But, they fit amazing. It’s a lau pant pa for everyone. Half the battle is getting ti women to try it on, but oncee they do, d they love it. It’s about how you u put the t look together to bring it into o current times.” Other must-haves include the leather Ponte pant, and a parka (which which Bonauito explains as a light jackacket with a touch of fur which iss “yummy”). As for tops, the more shoulders, the better. “There are still a lot of tops that are one shoulder, cold shoulder, or a cutt out sleeve. Plus, nobody has bad ad shoulders. It’s a way of showing wing enough skin to be sexy without ut being self conscious.” Tops and pants at Lonny’s start at $48. • Lonny’s is located at 1312 Broadoadway in Hewlett. (516) 569-4884. Lonnys.com. com.
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Sheryl David Sh Leggings are essential, and vests embelLeg mbellished with fur are the best way to make ke a state anagstatement this fall. Sheryl David ManagD er, Diane Lipton explained, “ Leggingss are always important because it pairs peralw fectly with peoples’ boots. Women spend pend a lot of money on their high boots, so they something tight to get the look.” need som Besides footwear, Lipton suggested pairing ring leggings with a long sweater and scarf. “A great reat oversized cashmere sweater works with leggings cash ings and tight jeans. It works with everything,” Lipton ton said. She noted tha that for chillier days, a sweater blazerr is a unique touch without being too stiff or heavy. Sweatwith aters start at $82, trouser trousers and jeans start at $110, vests start art at a $100, and belts and sscarves start at $30. To minimize shopping in excess, Lipton emphasized the importance of focusing on pie pieces. “Always try and think is it going ing to make my wardrobe better? Is it going to add to it? “ • Sheryl David is located at 1584 Broadway in Hewlett. (516) 2951412.
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Wide-leg trousers from Beyond Vintage at Sheryl David’s
For a perfect first day outfit, pair cuffed grey trouser shorts ($19.80) ( 19.80) paired with knee-highs ($ or tights, a feminine peasant t p and some Oxfords. to top Forever 21 is located in The G Gr een Acres Mall in Valley Green Stream. (516) 256-0700.
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Glitz and glam minidresses from Heartloom at Flirt boutique
bit up. Give it a little extra.” A couple of practice swings and a putt later, the ball sinks into the hole with a stereotypical “plunk.” “Nice putt, Jim!” said Sable, as he put the flag back in, collected Marigotta and friends’ golf clubs and headed to the next hole. “Thanks,” said a grinning Marigotta before stepping off to the side to let his friend Paul Amttie take his shot. “Golf runs in my stepfather’s blood,” Sable explained. His stepfather, Cameron Wood, is the one of the country club’s pros on staff. “He takes me out here sometimes and gives me lessons. I’d like to be good at this some day.” Sable said his stepfather got him his position at Inwood to help him make money during high school. Now after completing his undergraduate studies and moving on to earn a Master’s in special education, Sable caddies to earn extra money Caddy Jon Sable helps a golfer aim up his putt on the third hole.
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A golf ball rests on the green no less than five feet from the hole, on a barely noticeable hill which is tormenting its owner from putting it in its final resting place. Jimmy Margiotta, a food services business owner from Long Beach, is crouched down staring at the slight incline, using his putter for leverage. A slight frown appeared on his face before he stands up. “Jon!” he called out. “What do you think? Slightly uphill, right?” A young man donning a green pull-over vest atop a white polo and khaki shorts jogs over from where he was holding the hole’s flag marker and crouches down where Margiotta had been a moment before. He observes it and squints for a moment as the sun bakes the course. “Oh yeah,” says Jon Sable, his golf caddy for the day, with a quick smile and light pat to Marigotta’s back. Sable is a 22 year old graduate student at Manhattanville College and has been a golf caddy at Inwood Country Club for six years. “That’s just a
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cial strains for both houses of worship. The former St. John’s Church, also called Trinity Chapel, is now owned by Beth-El Temple Church of God in Christ and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The church itself is gothic in design and features a trademark large spire atop the building, with white siding and a large flower-like glass window facing out towards Broadway. It was designed by architect Josiah Cleveland Cady of New York City A stained glass window shows Trinity Church’s history as of 1936.
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ur vests, and oversized sweaters in brick reds, blacks, and jewel tones are just some of the trends that fashion-forward female Five Towners will be wearing this season. Fur seems to reign as the top trend among local stores like Lonny’s, Flirt, and Sheryl David. Contrary to popular belief, however, fur doesn’t have to be a splurge; faux-fur capelets and vests are practical, chic, and versatile. Using accessories like a waist-cinching belt or layering a sweater underneath makes it flattering for nearly everyone. When it comes to showing skin, less is more, but off-the-shoulder tops and dresses with open-backs will add a touch of allure without giving too much away. Fitted cardigans have been traded in for chunky sweaters, leaving prim and proper styles in the past for a more relaxed and bohemian look. Leggings and a good pair of jeans are fundamental, but options like leather leggings and flared jeans create more interesting looks. Corduroys are an emerging trend rising in popularity, and some buyers, like at Lonny’s, swear that the impeccable fit make it a must-have.
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In the world of dresses and flirty casual wear, black is back, lace is in, and fur is taking over. “Start with a little fur vest, layered with a bulky sweater, and finish it with a belt,” advised buyer and stylist, Maria Danca. To transition a summer piece into fall, like a long and whimsical maxi skirt, pair it with a sweater or leather jacket, Danca said. Emeralds, sapphires, and deep purples are this season’s go-to colors. The jewel tones and a touch of sequins or beads are just the right amount of glitz, according to Danca. “No matter what figure you have, a safe dress is a beaded dress because it’s forgiving of figure flaws.” As far as lengths and cuts go, Danca noted that a micro-mini only really works for beaded dress, but a dress hitting right above the knee is sophisticated and classic. High necklines and open backs in dresses add flair without going too over the top, Danca said. The average price of tops and dresses are $98-$398. “Buy the navy or black dress, or a beautiful silk top,” Danca added. “They last. Invest in classic pieces and add trend with an accessory.” Flirt was opened a little over a year ago by owner, Carla Haynes. Danca is previously the owner of The Strapless Dress boutique in Lynbrook. “Flirt is a place you come for a special occasion, for a birthdress, Danca said. day dress, party dress, date dress,” “It’s a more going out look. We have a few long, formal gowns, too.” • Flirt is located at 5 Franklin Avenue in Hewlett. (516) 295-0206. Flirtfabulous. com.
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Fur, Flare, Sequins and Sweaters Set the Styles BY SUSAN VARGHESE
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ack to school signals much more than class and homework, it’s also the perfect time to start fresh with a new fall wardrobe. From polka dots to fringes and hoodies, there are a few new back-to-school looks that are essential for everyone from elementary to high school.
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Denny’s At Denny’s, guys have some unique options to stand out on the first day of school. “Volcom sweatshirts are very big. There’s a hood that also zips ov ver their over face and boys get su uch a such kick out of it and nd love it,” Ma Mann ager, Sher errii Sherri said. Aside Asid de
A loose and effortless t-shirt paired with a touch of fringe from Max & Gino’s Kitty shirts ($17-$20), pencil skirts and leggings. Denny’s is located at 680 Central Avenue in Cedarhurst. (516) 2950946.
Parka with a touch of fur at Lonny’s
Forever 21 This season, think short shorts and sky-high knee-highs. According to Forever 21 representative, Lindsay Buckler, it’s the perfect time to cross-traditional style
from Volcom sweatshirts, basic shirts from and Adidas Nike are a viable option. For shorts, Flow Society ($32) is the hottest trend for boys, Sherri added. “They’ve never had such fun shorts before. There’s so used to the same ors — navy and col-
Collegiate styles with a little spunk from Forever 21
Hewlett’s Jermey Leguillow gets great blocking on a run up the middle. Lawrence seemed more than eager to put the nails in the coffin as Tyler Fredericks rushed 56 yards down the field on the team’s next possession for another touchdown, giving the Golden Tornadoes a 26-10 lead, followed by a two-point conversion from Lawrence sophomore quarterback Joe Capobianco to freshman wide receiver Jordan Fredericks, Ryan and Tyler’s brother, for a 28-10 lead. Hewlett turned the ball over on downs in four plays and the Golden Tornadoes took advantage. Capobianco threw 35 yards to wide receiver Eddie Robinson for another touchdown. The extra point kick was good and Lawrence went up 35-10. The Bulldogs refused to go down quietly and mounted a huge comeback. On their next possession, Leguillow rushed two yards into the end zone to bring the team within 18 points at 35-17. An onside kick gave Hewlett the ball back and the Bulldogs capitalized with quarterback Zach Richman throwing to wide receiver Sam Grill for an 11-yard touchdown pass. A faked
extra point kick turned into two more points as Grill ran the ball into the end zone to tighten the lead to 35-25 at half time. After the teams came back on the field in the third quarter, Hewlett continued to pick up steam. Two plays into Lawrence’s possession, Capobianco was picked off giving Hewlett the ball deep in their own zone. The possession produced no points, but the shock and anger was evident on the Lawrence bench. On the Bulldogs next possession, Richman found wide receiver Sam Martorella for 16 yards and another touchdown. The Bulldogs closed the gap to three points at 35-32. The tight score seemed to wake up the beast in the Lawrence offense, however. Tyler Fredericks rushed 72 yards down the field into the end zone for a touchdown, his third of the day, and putting the Golden Tornadoes up 42-32. The Lawrence defense, seemingly missing in the second quarter, prevented the Bulldogs from getting a first down on their next possession and quickly got the ball back to the offense.
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Ryan Fredericks fumbles on a run, but was recovered by Lawrence later in the play. A seven-play, 75-yard drive for Lawrence was capped by Ryan Fredericks running into the end zone to give the Golden Tornadoes a 49-32 lead starting the fourth quarter. Hewlett lost control on their next possession with a fumble recovered by the Lawrence defense near the middle of the field. The offense hit the gas as Capobianco threw a huge pass from the 50-yard line
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to Tyler Fredericks into the end zone to give Lawrence a comfortable 55-32 lead. Hewlett’s final chances were squandered as the Lawrence defense became a solid wall, allowing only five plays before Hewlett kicked it away. The Golden Tornadoes responded by putting the icing on the game as Ryan Fredericks ran the ball five yards for his fourth touchdown
Photo by Jonathan Walter.
and a 62-32 final score. Hewlett ends the season 4-4 and 0-1 in the playoffs while number two-ranked Lawrence, 7-1 in the regular season and 1-0 in the playoffs, will move on to face number-three Lynbrook on Saturday in a semifinal playoff game at Hofstra University Stadium at 10:00 a.m. See our Semifinals Preview for a look at the LynbrookLawrence matchup.
Despite Close Call, Lawrence Runs Away to Victory Skinny jeans paired
ors and prints, so it’s something different for them.” For toddler boys and ages four to seven, super hero shirts ($20-$35) featuring Superman and Batman are the most popular. Grey and black are prominent colors for girls this fall. Sweaters and fur vets, and fringes and Aztec printed shirts are likely to flood the
he Lawrence Golden Tornadoes ended the Hewlett Bulldogs’ season after defeating them 62-32 in the first round of the Conference III playoffs at Lawrence High School on Saturday afternoon. Hewlett received the ball first and things looked promising on the team’s first drive down the field that took the Bulldogs 87 yards over 11 plays, but the Lawrence defense prevented Hewlett from reaching the end zone. The Bulldogs were forced to go for the field goal which put the team up 3-0. Lawrence struck right back on their first possession with senior runningback Ryan Fredericks rushing four yards for his first touchdown of the day and a 7-3 Golden Tornadoes lead in the first quarter. Ryan’s brother, junior runningback Tyler Fredericks, also added another touchdown in the opening minutes of the second quarter to give Lawrence a 14-3 lead. Two plays into Hewlett’s first possession of the second quarter, Lawrence defender Mike Fragner intercepted the ball and ran it over 30 yards to the Hewlett 11yard line. Two plays later, Ryan Fredericks rumbled through the Hewlett defensive line and barely into the end zone for another touchdown, giving Lawrence a 20-3 lead. Hewlett, down 17, was not finished though. On the Bulldogs’ next possession, the offense pushed down the field 55 yards before Jeremy Leguillow rushed nine yards into the end zone, bringing Hewlett back within ten at 20-10.
boundaries. ring in pol“It is all layering ka dots, plaids and stripes te pieces. with collegiate We are obsessed ssed with adding a masculine culine flair to everything; g; Oxfords and printed bow ties and bowlerr hats are our favorite way to accessories for the season!” !”
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Towns rival Hewlett in the first round of the Conference III playoffs. “The same broken record – we’re tough offensively and hard to stop,” said Martillotti. “As long as we have the ball though, it’s really hard to stop us.” The Bulldogs struggled throughout most of the game trying to find a way to stop the Golden Tornadoes. Runningback brothers Ryan and Tyler Fredericks showed off why they had a reason to be feared, each scoring four touchdowns during the game accounting for over third-quarters of the team’s points on those plays. “No matter what they did today, we were still throwing the ball, running
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he mood during the “Five Towns Bowl II” – Hewlett-Lawrence matchup – at Lawrence High School dramatically changed during the second quarter – the normally loud and rabid Golden Tornado fan base were stuck in a stunned silence as they watched the team’s 25-point lead slip away during the second quarter as the defense allowed three touchdowns to score. “Defensively there during the second quarter, we had a little bit of a brain fart,” said Coach Joe Martillotti. The team gave up the majority of its lead during the final eight minutes of the second quarter. “They had a couple of big plays on us and that on-side kick.” During the Hewlett comeback, the only sounds from Lawrence’s fans, coaches and some players was to referees as six flags came out for penalties, most against the Golden Tornadoes. Heading into half time, the mood was eerie – the players looked a little shocked and the fans, while applauding, could
Running back Tyler Fredericks makes a huge jump into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter. be heard saying “if we win this game” rather than “when we win this game” they had all said earlier in the quarter. With the score standing at 35-
32 Lawrence in the third quarter, the Golden Tornadoes’ offense suddenly reawoke and scored 27 unanswered points to the relief of worried fans and leading the
team to a 62-32 win over Five
the ball,” Martillotti said. “We’re just talented on all fronts.” It was the starting defense though, which had shined in the team’s previous three games by not allowing a single point, that gave up the lead. “It is what it is,” he said, shrugging. “It’s a matter of time though because when we get the ball, we’re going to score.” Notes: QB Joe Capobianco was 9 for 15 on passes during the game, throwing for one touchdown and one interception... Ryan Fredericks scored four touchdowns in the game, giving him thirteen straight games with a touchdown since last season... 62 points was a new season high for Lawrence’s offense, but the 32 points given up was the most in four games as well... wide receiver Eddie Robinson had one of his best days of the year with two receptions and one touchdown as well as two fumble recoveries on defense.
Hewlett’s (#6) Sam Martorella cannot keep Lawrence’s Tyler Fredericks (#3) from running down the field in the second half.
Heartbreaking End to Bulldogs’ Football Season school halls, Sherri noted. However, basic must-haves are pencil skirts ($22-$60) that can be paired with printed wide-dolman sleeved tops, and Sugar lips tank tops, which are a necessity for layering. In accessories, “feathers, feathers and more feathers!” Sherri said. Soda pop bracelets and slap watches are a colorful and youthful way to add some life to any outfit. For younger girls, Sherri advised to stock up on the Hello
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Hewlett running back Jeremy Leguillow bounces off of a defender as he makes his way toward the end zone for a touchdown.
Photo by Jonathan Walter
ewlett Bulldogs Varsity Football saw its season come to an end on Saturday when they fell to the Lawrence Golden Tornadoes in the second slugfest between the two teams this season. Hewlett got back into the game when, down 35-10 in the second quarter, they scored 22 straight points to make it a three point game. That was all she wrote for the Bulldogs though, as Lawrence dashed their hopes by stepping up defensively and scoring 27 un-
answered points of their own to win 62-32. “We fought hard,” Starting Running Back Jeremy Leguillow said. “It’s just that we couldn’t finish in the second half. They are a very good team, but I feel like we should have won. They came back hard and we didn’t know what to do. We didn’t regroup the way we wanted to, but it was a good game.” Leguillow scored two rushing touchdowns in the game for Hewlett. “I’m just so happy that I got to play on Varsity this year,” Leguillow said. “All of the seniors are
like crying right now. They wish we had this game back, but it was a great experience and a great season.” After the game, Hewlett Head Coach Jay Iaquinta was not pleased with the result, but was happy about his team’s performance. “We are real proud of our kids,” Iaquinta said. “All we asked them to do is give us effort for the full 48 minutes. We’re thrilled with the effort they gave us. We had a lot of adversity. We had some injuries and a lot of things to deal with. These kids persevered all the way through and never stopped fighting. Lawrence is a re-
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ally good football team. We probably had to score one more time in the third quarter. We didn’t and that gave them an opportunity to score. It kind of got away from us.” Iaquinta is looking forward to next season now and is excited about some of his breakout players making strides next year. “We have some good kids coming back in Richman and Leguillow plus some good kids at the end,” Iaquinta said. “We’re a grunt team. We have to work hard and we have to make up for deficiencies with hard work in the off-season.”
MAY 1824, 2012 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •
Late Night Humor
The Best of This Week’s Post 11pm Wit
Jimmy Fallon
David Letterman
Conan O’Brien
Obama and Joe Biden spent more than four hours playing golf together. Joe Biden’s handicap is 20, while Obama’s handicap . . . is Joe Biden.”
–Jay Leno
“President Obama said he was evolving and then he came out for gay marriage. Conservatives, of course, are furious – not about the gay thing, about evolution.”
–Jay Leno “JPMorgan announced they lost $2 billion last quarter. That’s 133 Obama-Clooney fundraisers.”
–Jay Leno “President Obama was in town last night for a big fundraiser at George Clooney’s house. I had a hunch that the President was in town because on my way to work last night on Sunset Boulevard, I saw a Secret Service agent arguing with a hooker.”
–Jay Leno “President Obama was in town last night for a big fundraiser at George Clooney’s house. They want to have a fundraiser with lots of celebrities so the choice is pretty much George Clooney’s house or Promises rehab center in Malibu.”
–Jimmy Fallon
–Bill Maher “This week President Obama was finally outed as a Democrat.”
–Seth Meyers “In an interview with ABC News on Wednesday, President Obama said, ‘It is important for me to affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.’ OK buddy, we get it, you’re not a Muslim.”
–Conan O’Brien
–David Letterman
–David Letterman
“Mitt Romney once lost $2 billion. Then he found it in another pair of pants.”
“Can you be in a heterosexual marriage and also have a gay marriage? Can you have one of each?”
–David Letterman Saturday
President
A little bit of Long Beach just landed in Atlantic Beach – the Mexican-themed K.C. Dilla Jones recently opened its doors this past month, bringing with it a delicious menu of tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more only a few minutes walk from the beautiful shoreline. K.C. Dilla Jones, owned and operated by Joseph Giordano, originated in the Long Beach area and opened in May 2000 before recently closing and relocating to Atlantic Beach, gaining a reputation as one of the tastier places in the surfing city and widely known for its great Mexican food. Giordano has worked tirelessly to complete
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the new K.C. Dilla Jones on Park Street to meet his dream layout – a small stage for performances, bullhorns and sombreros on the walls and even the occasional mariachi band over the sound system. In all, its an amazing experience, especially after a peek at the extensive menu. K.C. Dilla Jones’ menu is full of delicious items that will keep you coming back for more and more each time. The basic quesadillas begin with your choice of one, two, three or four cheeses – of course, the “Ultimate Sin” quesadilla takes it a step up for the customer, using Jack, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Queso Fresco and Swiss
PREVIEW
–David Letterman
“My question with the same-sex couples is: Who drives, who nags? Who says let’s order dessert and who says I’ll just have a bite?”
–David Letterman
Say You Saw it in The Standard
Photo courtesy Joseph Giordano.
K.C. Dilla Jones Now in Atlantic Beach
–Jay Leno
–David Letterman
“On
Photo courtesy Joseph Giordano.
“North Carolina has outlawed gay marriages, and today San Francisco outlawed straight marriages. What’s going on?”
“JPMorgan lost $2 billion in bad trades. They made bad investments — for example, those gay wedding chapels in North Carolina. What were they thinking?”
–Jay Leno
Grilled salmon, which can be featured on seasonal fish tacos. Chips and salsa from K.C. Dilla Jones.
– Seth Meyers “This has become quite a story; the Washington Post reported that Mitt Romney, while in high school, bullied a gay classmate. Did you hear about this story? In his defense, Romney said that he didn’t know the kid was gay; he just thought he was poor.”
“The White House admitted that Vice President Biden’s endorsement of gay marriage forced him to come out in favor of it. So in a related story millions of Americans are trying to get Biden hooked on pot.”
“Over the weekend Betty White endorsed Barack Obama. I think I’m going to wait and here what Angela Lansbury has to say.”
FOOD COURT
Jay Leno
“President Obama was in Nevada this weekend. Finally some good news for the Secret Service – a place in America where prostitution is legal.” “There was a huge fundraiser for President Obama at George Clooney’s house last Thursday night. They raised over $15 million. Actually, one awkward moment: When they were handing President Obama the check... the Chinese ambassador stepped in and said, ‘I believe that belongs to us.’”
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Chris Rock and Thomas Lennon in What to Expect When You’re Expecting
New on TV Sunday, May 20 The 2012 Billboard Music Awards: ABC 8:00 p.m. The 2012 Billboard Music Awards will be airing live from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 20. Recording artists Adele, LMFAO, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Lil’ Wayne lead the finalists for the awards. Adele takes the lead as a finalist in 18 award categories including Top Artist. LMFAO is a finalist in 17 award categories and the electro-pop duo will square off in the Top Hot 100 Artist category, which also includes Bruno Mars, Katy Perry and Rihanna. Rihanna is a fi-
nalist in 13 categories this year and Lady Gaga and Lil’ Wayne each snagged a spot in 10 categories. The Top New Artist category features a diverse mix of fresh new talent including Big Sean, Foster The People, Bad Meets Evil, Scotty McCreery and Wiz Khalifa. Carrie Underwood, Usher and Justin Bieber are set to perform, plus live appearances by surprise guests. The Billboard Music Awards reflect Billboard’s chart rankings based on fan interactions with music, including album sales and downloads, track downloads, radio airplay, touring, streaming and social interactions through Facebook, Twitter and more. Whit-
cheeses to make your taste buds pop. Other specialized quesadillas include the “Kiss Me, I’m Italian” which includes on it fried chicken, marinara, pesto, mozzarella or the “Wild Wild West” with barbequed chicken, banana peppers, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese. The restaurant also includes various types of tacos and fajitas, many of which
include his own original “Baja” recipe from Giordano’s former Long Beach location. Looking for something completely different? Try something off of the “Twisters” area of the menu, like the “Baja” Chimichunga, a giant burrito stuffed with chicken, cheddar & jack cheeses, deep fried & topped with more cheese and baked till golden ($10.95).
K.C. Dilla Jones is located at 1885 Park Street in Atlantic Beach. They can be reached via their website at www.k-c-dilla-jones.com or by calling at (516) 239-4100. The restaurant is opened from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Closed Mondays.
ney Houston will be honored with the Billboard Millennium Award.
Thursday, May 24 Duets: ABC 8:00 p.m. Music industry superstars Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles and Robin Thicke take to the stage and perform their most popular songs with their handpicked “Duets” partners. Hosted by MTV personality Quddus, this one-of-a-kind singing competition series takes the superstars out from behind the judges’ panel and onto the stage. The superstars embark on a search for the ultimate “Duet” partner as they individually set out on a journey across America looking for undiscovered talent worthy of being their duet partners. Ultimately, each superstar will choose two singers to be his or her partners. Together the superstars and their partners will take the stage each week to perform
in front of a live studio audience. In the end, only one duet will be at the top of the charts, and the winning partner will receive a recording contract with Hollywood Records.
New in Movies Friday, May 18 What to Expect When You’re Expecting: Rated PG-13. Inspired by the New York Times bestseller of the same name, What to Expect When You’re Expecting is a big screen comedy about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood. Ecstatic about starting their own family, TV fitness guru Jules (Cameron Diaz) and dance show star Evan (Matthew Morrison) find that their high-profile celebrity lives don’t stand a
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Hewlett Harbor: Balin Expanded Ranch On Beautiful Corner Property. Plenty Of Room For A Pool. 6 Bed, 3 Full Baths, Great Open Layout, CAC, Wood Floors, In Desirable Waverly/Lynbrook School District. Owner Motivated * Price Reduced! $747,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Harbor: Fabulous pristine ranch home in SD 14. Enclosed breeze way, FDR w/FPL, FLR, Den w/FPL, Exceptional master suite! Powder Rm ,2nd Floor: 2Br, Bonus Rm, full bath, Cabana Rm, & Beautiful Gunite Heated IGP. $749,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Harbor: Extremely spacious main floor living area plus beautiful den with sunroom. Large master suite with attached spa room opening to the grounds. 4 bedrooms total with 3 full baths. $899,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Harbor: Spacious 5br home w/a Brand New Granite Kitchen Incl. New Appliances And Gorgeous Bar In Den. Includes A Heated Pool W Lovely Patio. New Roof, CAC, Alarm And Updated Windows $915,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Harbor: Fabulous Center Hall Cape In Prestigious Hewlett Harbor. Pristine Condition With Beautiful Harwood Floors. For The Discriminating Buyer. $995,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Harbor: This dream house is surrounded by Water! Beautiful 4br, 3.5ba w/ wonderful entertaining flow. Prime location $2.5M MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Neck: REDUCED!!Country Style Colonial on over 1/2 Acre of Manicured Property w/ IG Pool. 5 BR, 4.5 Bth, Spacious Rms,SD#14..$849K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516238-4299 Hewlett Neck: Move Right Into This Mint 6BR, 4.5Bth Country Style Dutch Colonial, Full Fin Bsmt, Near All, SD#14......$1,499,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-2384299 Hewlett Neck: Lovely 4 bedroom expanded ranch on gorgeous property. Approximately 3/4 acre. regulation size tennis court surrounded by 10’Fence. New roof, plus room for a large pool! $949,000 MORTON HAVES 516374-0100 Hewlett Neck: Prestigious 6br center hall colonial situated on a magnificent property. Huge In ground pool. Enclosed sun porch. Great entertaining EIK. Den with fireplace. *The home is in great condition. $1,500,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Neck: Spectacular Young Brick 7Br English Manor Home, Custom Built. Boasting Magnificent Architectural Details. Formal Living Room, Formal dining room, Library, Den, Office, 10.55 Baths, Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre Room, Luxurious Master Suite With Changing Room And Balcony Overlooking The 1.59 Acres Of Beautiful Property Including Tennis Court, In ground pool and full size basketball court. Separate Guest Quarters. $4,400,000 MORTON HAVES 516374-0100 Hewlett Neck: Near Harold Rd. Half acre lot for sale. Build your dream home. Walk to Irving Pl Minyan. Ask $700’s. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Hewlett Neck: Quality new construction. Walk to Irving Pl Minyan. Over 5K sq ft quality new construction on 1 acre lot- Call for plans and specifications. Ask $2.4m. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Hewlett Neck: Expanded Ranch. O/s Property. 5 BR, 4 bth. Marble Baths. Spacious Property With Beautiful 20X40 IGP. $1.1M VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Hewlett Neck: All New Under Constr. CH Colonial. Planned 4 BR 3.5 Bth. Owner Will Customize To Suit. $1.699M VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Hewlett Park: Spacious Apt with large entry and fabulous bonus room. private terrace. Debbie Borgia $225,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Inwood: Legal Four Family House. 2-2 Br, 2-1Br Apts. Large Property With 60 X 98 Vacant Lot. Good For An Investor. $650K VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Inwood: Free standing mixed use bldg, 2 stores 2 apts, parking lot $599K MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-2390306 Lawrence: Renovated 4 BR, 3 Bth Split in Estates Area on Over 1/2 Acre w/ IG Pool, Just Redone EIK,Bths, Windows,Doors,.. $1,100,000, Rent $6000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Lawrence: Magnificent, totally renovated manor home on 2 country acres. Oversized elegant rooms, new EIK, secluded private pool, carriage house, 3 br, 2 bath. All redone. Master suite with sitting room and his/hers baths. Too many amenities to list. Must see this exquisite home $2,675,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Lawrence: (The Carlyle) Luxury Doorman Building * Lovely sunny apartment in move in condition recessed lighting, huge bedroom, closets galore, washer and dryer in the unit. Personal terrace. $300,000 MORTON HAVES 516374-0100 Lawrence: ( The Plaza) 2br 2ba in Prestigious building w/24hr doorman, security, indoor parking & pool. Elevator, laundry room & storage on the same floor, Many closets $439,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Lawrence: Coop, 2BR, 2 Fbth, Lg Lr/Dr Combo, Enlsd Terrace, Elevator Bldg, Unit On 1st Flr...$155K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lawrence: Coop, Ovsz 3/2BR, 2 Fbth, Open Flr Plan, Lg Terrace, Undrgrd Pkg...$229K PUGATCH REALTY 516-2953000 Lawrence: Lovely Sunny 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo, Handicap Accessible, Washer/Dryer, 24hr Doorman, Elevator Building…$195K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lawrence: (back) True Center Hall on 1/2 Acre property w/inground Pool. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Lr,Fdr, Den/fireplace. Asking $1,250,000. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)7918300 Lawrence: Co-op, Elevator building, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Lr/ Dr, New Kit, Hardwood floors. $149,000. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Lawrence: Coop, Garden Apt, Large 1Bedroom w/lg foyer, Lr, Dr, Kit $89,000. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Long Beach: Price Reduced!!2 BR, 2 Bth Renovated Oceanfront Co-op w/ Terrace Overlooking Pool, New Gym, 24 Hr Security..$379K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516238-4299 Lynbrook: Top Floor Unit In A Very Desirable building. hardwood floors under the new carpet, Large closets. New IGP and gym. Air conditioned building. Heat/ Water included in monthly maintenance. Laundry facilities on each floor. New EIK. New bathroom. Large closets. $229,000/ $1750/ Month MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Lynbrook: Lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Top floor – elevator building $300,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 North Woodmere: Totally renovated 3Br, 2Bth Ranch. Lg Mstr Bed W/Bth. Sd#24 $427K JANKALMAN.COM 516569-5651 North Woodmere: Spacious updated Hi-Ranch. New Roof/Driveway/Pavers walk way/Porch. Deck. CAC, Low Taxes $525K JANKALMAN.COM 516-569-5651 North Woodmere: Balcony Split. 4BRs up, 2.5Bths, LR w/ sparkling hardwd flrs & vltd ceil. 2Dens,IGP.$599K JANKALMAN.COM 516-569-5651 North Woodmere: NEW!! 4 BR,2.5 Bth Hi Ranch in SD#14. Ext EIK, LR,FDR & Family Rm, CAC,HW Flrs..$449K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 North Woodmere: FIRST TIME ON MARKET!! 4 BR, 2.5 Bth Raised Ranch in SD#14. Cathedral Ceiling LR,FDR,Family Rm, CAC..$439K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 North Woodmere: NEW!!4 Br,2.5 Bth Hi Ranch w/ Waterview, Updated EIK, Spac Rms, HW Flrs,CAC,New Roof, Low Taxes., SD#15..$499K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516238-4299 North Woodmere: Split, Water View, 4 BR, 2.5 Bth Central Air, S.D.14, Brick walled, Den/fplce, Park like backyard setting on water, 2 car garage, IG sprinklers, full bsmnt, taxes approx.11,800/yr. Oversized 60’x120’ lot. By appt., Bank/ mtge prequal ltr req’d. $569K NO BRKRS. 516-857-4733 North Woodmere: Beautiful move in condition split level with vaulted ceiling & skylights in the living room. Sliding door in kitchen leads to the deck. $540,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 North Woodmere: Completely Renovated Split . 4 BR, 3 bth. Granite Floors, Top Of The Line Custom Cabinetry And Applncs.$725K VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 North Woodmere: Lovely 4BR, 3 Full Bath Raised Ranch, Den, Updtd Eik, CAC, Low Tax...$525K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Rockville Centre: First Time On The Market Mint Colonial In Sd #21. 4 Br, 3 bth. $849K VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Woodsburgh: NEW!! Mint 7 BR, 5 Bth Exp Ranch on 1/2 Acre. Beaut Main Flr Mstr Suite/Fpl,Dressing Rm/ Bth,SD#14... $1,499,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-2384299 Woodsburgh: BIG PRICE REDUCTION!!Over 4000 Sq Ft Trad CH Colonial, 5 BR, 4.5 Bth on Acre,Fin Bsmt,Near All, SD#14...$1,275,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Woodsburgh: Beautiful Home With Amazing Master Suite; Open With Plenty Of Closets And Built In’s. Two Dens, Wet Bar, EIK, 5 Bedrooms Total! So Spacious With A Full Basement. Must See This Lovely Home. $850,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Woodsburgh: Stately brick CH colonial overlooking golf course, water views and rolling grounds. Marble foyer, den plus library. Two sided fire place.Master suite with dressing area; Six additional bedrooms 5 1/2 bath. Full finished basement. Deck with bar. Immaculate condition. $1,650,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Woodmere/Hewlett Neck: 1 acre lot for sale. Walk to all. Call for details. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516569-4980 Woodmere/Hewlett Neck: New construction-over 4000sq ft on approx 100 x 200 lot. Classic 6 BRs/ 4 bath center hall colonial w/2 story entry hall. Huge EIK, lr/fpl, FDR, large den. Full height basement. Walk to ‘Irving Pl Minyan’. Ask $1.550k Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Woodmere: Found A New Home. Available Asap! Walk In Thru The Large Entry To The Beautiful Spacious Living Space With Fabulous Wood Floors And Stunning Stone Fireplace. The Flow Is Flawless! A Must See! $350,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Woodmere: Lovely Split in immaculate Condition. 3 bedrooms.2 bathrooms, LR ,DR, EIK. Beautiful Lower-Level Den, 2 Car garage. Beautiful brick walkway and porch plus brick patio. Walk to all. Room to expand. $409,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Woodmere: Beautiful move in condition split level with vaulted ceiling & skylights in the living room. Sliding door in kitchen to deck. $540,000 MORTON HAVES 516374-0100 Woodmere: Unique opportunity for investor or family. Two lovely side by side attached duplexes can be bought together to make 1 large home or use as Mother/Daugther; live in one side and use other as rental income to defray costs. Both 3 bedrooms, Beautiful Backyard Oasis with IG Pool. Private Entrances. $587,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Woodmere: Large master bedroom on main floor. Oversized den w/FPL leading to beautiful brick patio & garden 3 upstairs bedrooms & 2 baths. $829,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Woodmere: 3 bedrooms semi-attached home, hardwood floors, 1.5 baths, Private entrance. $300,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Woodmere: Lovely one family semi-attached 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Den with skylight, beautiful backyard oasis w/in-ground pool. skylight, beautiful backyard oasis w/ in-ground pool. $325,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Woodmere: Mint condition. 1 bedroom, full bath, open kitchen, 1st floor, fully furnished. $149,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Woodmere: FIRST TIME ON MARKET! 5 BR, 3.5 Bth
Colonial in Old Woodmere. Large Wood/Corian EIK,FDR,LR,Den & Full Fin Bsmt. HW Flrs,CAC, 2 Car Garage, Near All..$749,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Woodmere: NEW! 4 BR,2.5 Bth Ranch on 1/4 Acre Parklike Property. Beautiful, Sunny Family Rm w/ Vaulted Ceiling/Fpl.HW Flrs,SD#14.. $549K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Woodmere: 4 BR, 3 Bath Colonial on Oversized Property in SD#14.Spacious Rooms & Lots of Room For Expansion. Full Bsmt w/ Hi Ceiling, 2 Car Garage. Near All. $599K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Woodmere: Cedar Glen Condo, 3 BR, 2.55 Bth,LR/ Fpl,FDR,Patio off EIK,LR/Fpl,FDR,Fin Bsmt,Gar, SD#14...$499K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Woodmere: Lg 2Br, 2Bth Co-op. Eleg Pre-War. Top Flr unit with 9ft. Ceilings H/W flrs. Renovated Eik. $185K JANKALMAN.COM 516-569-5651 Woodmere: CEDAR GLEN, Fabulous Open 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhouse Features Living Room With Fireplace & Vaulted Ceiling, Granite Eat-In-Kitchen With Deck, Main Floor Master Bedroom Suite, 2 Large Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath Upstairs. 750 Sq Ft Finished Basement, Gym/Storage, Bedroom + Full Bath, 1 Familly Attached...$619K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Woodmere: Academy area. Walk to aishe. Charming colonial on approx 100 x 100 lot. Room to expand. Present all offers. $699k Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516569-4980 Woodmere: 6 bedroom new construction located on Longacre Ave between Peninsula Blvd and West Broadway. Still time to customize. Call for appt to see the plans. Ask $1mil plus. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516569-4980 Woodmere: Totally renovated colonial on oversized property. Magnificent EIK and family room. Walk to Irving Pl Minyan (ipm) . Present all offers. Ask $600’s. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Woodmere: Co-op. Sunny, Spacious, Elegant. Beautifully Renovated 2 BR, 1 bth Apartment With High Ceilings.$159K VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Woodmere: Co-op, Across from the Woodmere LIRR, Elevator building, 1 Bedroom, 1 New Bath, Lr/Dr, New Kit. $125,000. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Woodmere: Coop, elevator building, Studio w/lots of closets, Kit, Bth $45,000. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)7918300
Real Estate for Rent Cedarhurst: Across from the Cedarhurst park, Garden apartments, w/live in Super and indoor garage spot included in rent. Huge units. 1Bedrooms $1700/month LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Cedarhurst: Townhouses with Central Air and Heat, and your own washer/dryer in all units. 1 Bedroom/1.5 bath $1550/month (ALL NEW) NO FEE. Landlord is paying the commission. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Far Rockaway: 2 family (2nd floor apartment) 3 Bedroom, 2 Baths, Lr, Dr, Kosher Kit, $1900/month LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Far Rockaway: Doorman/Elevator building, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Lr/Dr, Eik, Laundry facility, parking available $1495/month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Hewlett: Desirable “Gray Building”. Cozy 1BR apartment. Elevator. Near all. Municipal prkg.$1,150/m JANKALMAN. COM 516-569-5651 Hewlett: Very spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath in building. $2000/month MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett: Renovated 3BR, 2 Bath Ranch Home, CAC, Full Bsmt, SD# 14…$2400/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Hewlett: Mint 2nd Flr Apt W/Large Eik, 1BR, 1 Fbth, Finished Attic, Close To All...$1600/m PUGATCH REALTY 516295-3000 Inwood: Amazing 3 bedrooms. New construction for rent. Ready in May. $1750/mo MORTON HAVES 516-3740100 Lawrence: Nice 3br, 2ba cottage in the back of Lawrence. $2100/mo MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Lawrence: Coop unit in Elevator building. 3Br, 2Bth, Lr, Dr, Eik, Hardwood Floors $2000/mth. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Lawrence: Sponser owner unit in Garden apartment complex. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, New Kosher Kitchen, Terrace $1800/month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Lawrence: Fantastic 2BR, 2.5 Bath Duplex Townhouse, Terrace, Washer/Dryer, Indoor & Outdoor Parking… $2400/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lawrence: NO FEE! Luxury Building, 24HR Doorman, Pool, Indoor Parking, 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath…$1795/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lawrence: NO FEE! Totally Renovated Apartments, 1-2 Bedrooms, Close To All…Starting At $1500/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Massapequa: (South) Waterfront House Rental w/Private beach and use of dock. Year-Round Rental. LR/fpl. 4Br’s, 3Bths, Jacuzzi. 2nd flr deck overlooking Bay. $4,500 JANKALMAN.COM 516-569-5651 Valley Stream: Charming 3BR Colonial, Lr W/Fpl, Oak Floors, Fin Bsmt, SD# 14...$2550/m PUGATCH REALTY 516295-3000 Valley Stream: Completely Renovated 3 Bedroom Apt. New Kitchen & Bath, Hwd Flrs Throughout…$2100/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Woodmere: In a house. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Lr, Electric cooktop ( No real Kit) $1075/ month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Woodmere: Lovely 4BR, 3 Bath Split, Granite Eik, Lr W/Fpl, Den…$3200/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Woodmere: Jr4 Granite Kit, Closets, Elevator, Pkg Available...$1575/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000
Commercial Real Estate for Rent/Sale Cedarhurst: Medical office on Grove, accross from the post office. Was a Dental office. Beautiful waiting room, Reception area, 3 Operatories, Private Office, 2 Bathrooms, Good traffic area. $1995/month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Cedarhurst: Office space. Private office plus loft space. All utilities included. $750/month, or can be subdivided and just the private office at $500/mth. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Cedarhurst: Stores For Rent or Sale. Offices For Rent. U want them, I have them. Call ! Call ! Call ! Randy Green 516 295-3000 Cedarhurst: For Rent $1250/mo. 3 rm Prof’l suite w/Bathroom, Waiting area, Reception desk. Randy Green 516 295-3000 East Rockaway: Price office building for lease 2500sf 20 car parking lot call for info. PUGATCH REALTY 516-2953000 East Rockaway: 7400sf warehouse plus office $895K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 East Rockaway: Furnished office spaces! Appx. 600 sf- 3 ½ rooms ($1,200) or 1,200 sf ($2,000) Large, cherry wood business desks with modern chairs. Private bathrooms. Central A/C. Newly renovated! Owner: 516-593-0962 East Rockaway: Appx. 2000 sf office space with warehouse area. Perfect for any company requiring a shipping/stock room. Double doors for easy access. Great for contractors or import/exporters. Parking spaces included. $2,300/month. Owner: 516-593-0962 East Rockaway: Store for rent! Highly visible location in a great strip mall on a busy street. Convenient parking nearby. A long or short lease available plus time to renovate. $1,650/month. Owner: 516-593-0962 Five Towns And Lynbrook: Professional/Medical space available for sale or lease, call for more details. Lori Lewis 516-295-3000 Hewlett/Woodmere: Medical/Dental Spaces For Sale or Rent. We have all areas, all sizes. Call Randy Green @ Pugatch 516 295-3000 Lawrence: “THE PLAZA” - For Lease. NO FEE!!! Professional Space Available In 24 Hour Doorman Building, 685 Sq Ft. Terrace, Pool, CAC, Includes Indoor Parking Space...$1595 - Contact Andy Kropp At Pugatch Realty Corp. 516-2953000 Lawrence: Rockaway Tpke store 1000sf 43000.00 per mo. Opposite Costco PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lawrence: Central Ave 1400sf store plus basement $3800.00 per mo. PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lawrence: Medical office on the corner of Rockaway Tpke 1200 sf $2600.00 per mo. PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Long Beach: Professional/Medical suites available with good Parking, call for more details. Lori Lewis 516-2953000 Rockville Center: Medical and professional office building at 165 North Village Avenue in Rockville Centre has 500-5,000 SF space available for rent. Centrally-located near many area hospitals. Parking for 400+ cars. Call 917715-2415 for more information. Valley Stream: Mixed Use Building For Sale $450K. 5200 SF @ traffic light. Completely renovated. Ample parking. Call Randy 516 295-3000 pugatch.com Valley Stream: 4500sf warehouse for lease with O’H’ Door $5200.00 per mo. PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Valley Stream: 800sf Office for lease $1200.00 per mo. PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Valley Stream: Former Central Hardware building for Sale price slashed $625K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Valley Stream: 200 No. Central Ave $295K WON’T LAST PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Woodmere: Office suites for rent, all utilities included, copy center, conference rooms, free wifi, reception, 24/7 access, fully furnished, central 5Towns location, near LIRR, restaurants, call 516-374-6080 x 19 Woodmere: Medical Space For Rent $1250/mo.Incl util. One exam room, share consult room, secty, waiting area. Pugatch.com Randy Green 516 295-3000 Woodmere: Bldg For Sale or Rent - MOTIVATED SELLER. 5500 sf can be divided Info: Randy Green 516 295-3000 Woodmere: walk-up office $800 per mo. PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Woodmere: corner building for sale $995K 5000sf PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Woodmere: 1,600 sq.ft. fully equipped Restaurant w/full bsmnt. Turn key operation. Tables, Chairs & all fixtures. Move in Condition. $2,900. Call Rick 516-319-2506 JANKALMAN.COM
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Happy Holidays CONTINUED FROM P. A8 nately, when I got out of the car, my eldest noticed that my skirt was dirty. It seemed I had sat in something which left a stain of sorts in a rather inopportune spot. While I would otherwise have no qualms about wearing the skirt regardless, the stain was really in a bad place. Having to return items to a clothing store anyway, I figured I would just get another skirt there and change in the dressing room. It would not be the first time I had done that and, I predicted, it certainly would not be the last. The last time I needed to buy a new article of clothing and change on the spot, I had spilled a full cup of coffee on my shirt en route to a medical consult. Wanting to put my best foot forward, wearing a stained and discolored shirt was imprudent. Therefore, I found a shirt on sale, changed into it and went to pay. The woman behind the register did not even blink when I told her I literally needed to pay for the shirt on my back. She said it happened all the time. When I handed her my stained shirt to toss out, she did not see it as out of the ordinary either. Seems it was just another day at The Gap. The gentleman who helped me on Sunday, however, was not as accustomed to such behavior. I came out of the dressing room, a pile of garments
slung over my arm, and proceeded to the register. My eldest left to check out another shop nearby while I paid for my items. The gentleman and I exchanged pleasantries as I dropped my pile on the counter. “I am wearing the skirt I need to pay for,” I said, showing him the tags still attached to my side. “I got the skirt I had been wearing very dirty,” I continued, “and am going to buy this one I’m wearing instead.” First he looked confused, then he looked at me funny. I offered to explain my plan again, but he said he got it. “I have to take the sensor off the skirt, though” he said, although I had thought about that when I was trying it on. “There’s no mental sensor on it,” I responded, expecting it to be just like sensors used by other stores that need to be taken off by a strange vice-grip kind of apparatus. He then explained that the sensor was in the label and needed to be deactivated by swiping it across the sensor pad on the counter. The tags were not a problem, he explained, because they could simply be removed. The sensor was more challenging, but he had an idea. While I offered to take the skirt off and wear the dirty one until the transaction had been processed, he was confident his ideas would work. “All I need you to do,” he explained, “is roll across the sensor pad.” I asked him if he was serious. He said he was and told
me to come behind the counter. “Just scoot on top of the counter,” he said, “and roll back and forth across the pad so the sensor in the label hits the pad.” All of a sudden, I became very wary. “Are you sure you don’t want me to just go and take the skirt off?” I asked, but he said it was fine. So, I did what I was told. I walked behind the counter and propped myself up on top of the pad. As if I was completing some kind of crazy yoga or Pilates move, I extended my legs and rolled back and forth across the pad in a semi-recumbent position until he was satisfied that the sensor had been desensitized. “That should do it,” he said. I jumped down, looked around and returned to the other side of the register. Not one person noticed or commented about what I had done. Despite the business of the store, no one looked at me funny or wondered aloud why I had rolled across the counter. Besides getting a new skirt, the irony of no one noticing was the best part. I finished with my purchase as my eldest returned. “You just missed it!” I exclaimed. “I just rolled across the counter to shut the sensor off on my new skirt!” She stopped in her tracks and rolled her eyes. “I missed nothing,” she said. “Thank G-d I was not here.” I smiled. I got a new skirt, did all of my returns and fulfilled my parental duty to embarrass my kids. Happy Mother’s Day to me.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CONTINUED FROM P. A9 these freshmen ideologues to Washington to represent me. And just what is it you have done to improve the economy? You`ve created a massive corporate welfare program through your bailouts. You ve shored up failed and unsustainable institutions, losing billions of taxpayers’ money in the process. For the last 30 to 40 years you ve created quite a massive welfare system, which pays people not to work and robs from them their dignity and their dreams. You`ve allowed unions to represent government workers and in doing so you`ve put the taxpayers directly under the hammer of the union bosses. You`ve passed Obama Care without reading it, and now that people are finally reading it they are discovering all the nice little traps waiting for us over the coming years. This creates
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a good and positive feeling for the future, I assure you. Speaking of which, your boss keeps talking about increasing taxes on the rich. All I know about the rich is that they are the people with the money to invest in businesses that hire people. Yes, it takes wealthy people to put the rest of the people to work. So if I was one of them trying to make plans for growing my business, I`d be thinking of all the various places I`d like to shove those plans right about now. Oh, and then we come to your main theme The Import-Export Bank, which was not supported by my freshman ideologues, as you call them. All 93 votes against reauthorizing the Im-Ex Bank came from them? I did not know that, and I must say I am so proud of them. I must write to my other Republican reps and ask them why they supported it. The Import-Export Bank is
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chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy. Baby-crazy author and advocate Wendy (Elizabeth Banks) gets a taste of her own mommy advice when she becomes pregnant and her husband, Gary (Ben Falcone), struggles to deal with his alphaDad, Ramsey (Dennis Quaid), who is expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife, Skyler (Brooklyn Decker). Photographer Holly (Jennifer Lopez) plans on adopting a child, but her husband Alex (Rodrigo Santoro) isn’t sure he’s ready, so he attends a “dudes” support
group for new and expecting fathers. Rival food truck chefs Rosie (Anna Kendrick) and Marco (Chace Crawford) are stuck trying to figure out what to do when Marco gets Rosie pregnant before the couple even had their first real date together. Watch as these individual stories unravel and intertwine in crazy and unexpected ways.
Friday, May 25 Men in Black 3: Rated PG-13. Agents J (Will Smith) and K (Tommy Lee Jones) are back … in time. J has seen some over-the-top and inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but noth-
just another government welfare program that is supposed to assist when the market fails. Did I say that right? It assists when the market fails. Do you understand anything about markets? NO. Do you understand anything about how a healthy market works? NO. Do you have any idea about how it is that America`s (and the world`s) economy has collapsed? NO. You do not. But my people do. So I must remind you of your own words it is your turn now to put politics aside, your turn to compromise, your turn to cooperate and do the right thing for the American people. So start doing it. Listen to my people for a change and follow what they say and you will soon see America getting back up and running again. My people were sent to Washington with strict instructions DO NOT COMPROMISE! WE THE TAX PAYERS HAVE HAD ENOUGH!
ing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry and reserved partner. When K’s life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to make things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him and these secrets will unravel as he goes back in time and teams up with the young Agent K (Josh Brolin). Agent J travels back in time to the year 1969 where he comes face-to-face with an alien criminal named Boris (Jermaine Clement) who plans on assassinating young Agent K, which would subsequently change history. Agent J must act within 24 hours or else he will be stuck in the past. Will Agent J be able to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind? Also starring Emma Thompson, Nicole Scherzinger and Rip Torn. Lady Gaga makes a cameo appearance.
Beach Clubs Gearing-up for New Season CONTINUED FROM P. A7 Atlantic Beach, N.Y. 11509 (516) 239-4500 Prices range from $120 for a toddler membership to $1,075 for a family membership. Cabana and locker prices range from $310 to $5,550.
Sun and Surf Beach Club 2189 Bay Blvd. Atlantic Beach, N.Y. 11509
(516) 239-6700 Membership fees range from $610 for special single memberships to $1,975 for family memberships.
Sunny Atlantic Beach Club 2035 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach, N.Y. 11509 (516) 239-9090 Seasonal membership. Available right now are shower cabins that cost $2,560 for one
couple. Prices are lowered per couple if shared.
North Woodmere Park Pool Corner of Branch Boulevard and Hungry Harbor Road North Woodmere, N.Y. 11581 (516) 571-7801
Hewlett Point Park Pool 130 Hewlett Point Ave. Bay Park, N.Y. 11518 (516) 599-4064
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Hundreds Attend Five Towns JCC Dinner Photos by Amanda Mayo
The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of The Greater Five Towns held it’s 10th annual fundraising dinner on Wednesday at the Sephardic Temple in Cedarhurst. Hundreds came out from all over The Five Towns and surrounding areas to show their support for the JCC and for family and friends who were awarded with honors at the event. Sarah and Arnie Waldman received the People of the Year Award; Judy and Charles Kandler received the Harrison-Kerr Community Achievement Award; Arlene Zeiler received the Spirit Award; and Samara and Michael Papilsky received the New Leadership Award.
Town of Hempstead Senior Councilman Anthony J. Santino and Councilman James Darcy joined the Jewish Community Center of the Greater Five Towns for the organization’s 10th Anniversary Dinner. Councilmen Santino and Darcy recognized the evening’s award recipients for their outstanding contributions towards enriching the lives of the Five Towns community.
Pictured (L to R) are Councilman James Darcy, “People of the Year” Arnie & Sara Waldman, Harrison-Kerr Community Achievement Award recipients Dr. Charles & Judy Kander, JCC Spirit Award recipient Arlene Zeiler, New Leadership Award recipients Samara & Michael Papilsky, and Senior Councilman Anthony J. Santino.
Dr. Kenny Berman of Lawrence, President of the JCC, with Dr. Albert Katz of Hewlett and Dr. Eric Thall of West Hempstead.
Ellen Ward of Hewlett, and Margie Wecksell of East Rockaway.
Gail and Steven Siskind of Woodmere.
Sherry Duca of Port Washington, Steven Baron, Bernard and Joanne Kandler of Manhattan.
Amanda Blum of Roslyn, Raynee Blum of Woodmere and Michael Blum of Roslyn.
Dr. Eric Thall, Honoree Dr. Charles Kandler and Dr. Albert Katz.
Sharona Arbeit, of Woodmere, her husband Roy Arbeit and Arnie Waldman of Woodmere.
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