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MANGANO PROPOSES $2.79 BILLION BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013

EXPANSION LOAN FOR LCFD LOOKS TO BE ON TRACK By Raimundo Ortiz After nearly 20 months of stops and starts, the Lawrence Cedarhurst Fire Department’s quest to build a two-story, two-bay extension facing Washington Avenue appears on track to get started. According to Ben Weinstock, Deputy Mayor of Cedarhurst financing the project was the major hurdle. The LCFD, Village of Cedarhurst, and Village of Lawrence were all working together to find a loan for the $2 million project and as of last week were deciding between an offer from the Village of Lawrence and an offer from a private lender affiliated with LCFD attorney Joseph Schettino. Although both villages seem intent upon using the private lender’s loan, no paperwork has been signed so the status of the financing has not been fully resolved. The loan from the Village of Lawrence was $2 million over 15 years on a fixed rate for three years that would float after the third year. This was not ideal for the Village

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Great to be a Scout! (From back, left to right) Tyler Walter, Rohonnie Prashad, Bill Parkinson, Barrie Cota, Mike Stuparich, Chris Kerins, Kenny Howard, Michael Stuparich Jr., Michael Cafaro, Sam Cota and Alex Nieves. Cub Scout Pack 20, one of the oldest packs on Long Island, is open to 1st grade through 5th grade boys from the Hewlett-Woodmere School District and the Lawrence School District. The kids work on various activities and go on overnight trips, including museum sleepovers. For more information, contact Mike Stuparich at (516) 455-4493.

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Lawrence Students Strut Stuff In Annual Homecoming Parade By Danielle Puma The Lawrence High School Key Club hosted their annual Homecoming Parade on Saturday. The pa-

rade began at the Lawrence train station and was led by Mr. Norm Deitch, the Grand Marshall.

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Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano recently proposed his $2.793 billion budget for 2013 to legislators. This will be the third year in a row that there will be no increase in property taxes. The budget will reduce spending for a second consecutive year in Nassau County. County Executive Mangano and the Republican Legislative Caucus have cut over $290 million from Nassau’s budget. “This budget protects families and seniors while also paving the way for continued economic growth by holding the line on property taxes for a third year in a row and by restricting spending so that we never have to return to the poor ﬁscal policies of the past. […] The progress we have made over the past two years ensures we never return to the days in which Nassau taxed too high, spent too much and reformed too little,” said Mangano. Last year, Mangano proposed a $2.63 billion budget for 2012. Nassau County Legislator Fran-

cis Becker said he supports Mangano’s proposed budget for 2013 because it addresses the county’s problems.

Ed Mangano “Right now I’m very supportive and it’s the third year in a row with no tax increase. The Democrats left us with over a $300 million deﬁcit. The county is addressing the problems that we have been having for many years -- and that includes addressing issues of the constant merry-go-round tax grievance problems in the county,” said Becker. Becker said he has not yet had the chance to review the proposed budget, but has read

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Marty Rosen: 35 Years Living Large in the Batting Cages By Raimundo Ortiz Marty Rosen, the owner of 5 Towns Mini-Golf and Batting grew up in love with baseball, and he especially rooted for the Brooklyn Dodgers. The walls of his small ofﬁce at the batting range on 570 Rockaway Turnpike are adorned with photos of Jackie Robinson, Pee-Wee Reese, Duke Snider and the rest of the Dodgers. “I was a big, big fan of baseball as a kid and a big Brooklyn Dodger fan,” said Rosen. “I lived through the 1951 heartache of Bobby Thompson hitting the shot heard round the world. I was nine when that happened and it had a big impact on me.”

In the early 1970s a friend who owned a miniature golf course in Huntington, which was where Rosen was living, approached him about building a batting range. Rosen, who has baseball in his blood, loved the idea and they built one on Jericho Turnpike. A few years later, another Lynbrook-based pal of Rosen’s ﬂoated the idea of setting up another batting range on the South Shore. “We needed a busy road like I had on Jericho Turnpike,” said Rosen. “One day I took a ride down here and toured around and found this location which became 570 Rockaway Turnpike.” Getting the place built was no

Tuesday Evening Ushers In Yom Kippur Holiday By Raimundo Ortiz Yom Kippur, literally meaning the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. On Yom Kippur many Jews fast, pray for hours in their synagogues, and reﬂect on the major changes in their lives that they committed to make on Rosh Hashanah. The holiday begins at sunset Tuesday and runs 25 hours through sundown Wednesday. Yom Kippur is the day in which the fates of everyone in the world are sealed by God, and a culmination of the Days of Awe, where repentant Jews seek forgiveness for their sinful ways and pledge to live better lives. Jews take it as a ﬁnal op-

portunity to repent and try their hardest to be in God’s good graces, so they can enjoy the “sweet year” they prayed for on Rosh Hashanah. The long fast and the constant prayer can make Yom Kippur seem like a solemn and dreary day, but some rabbis like Nochem Tenenboim of Chabad of Hewlett think the holiday should be seen as celebratory, because it offers a chance to remove all earthly distractions such as food, drink and work and focus solely on re-connecting with God. The signiﬁcance of Yom Kippur is so great that even folks who rarely if ever

easy task. “It took all of ’77 and part of ’78 getting this all built. We didn’t open until late in ’78 because we had tons of problems with the electric company. They had issues on another job and we basically got short shifted.” When the 5 Towns Batting Range was ﬁnally open for business, it consisted of only 10 batting cages, all of which were baseball only. Softball pitching machines did not even exist yet. Slowly but surely, Rosen

The welcoming sign in front of 5 Towns Mini-Golf and Batting, proudly boasting its 35 years of service to the community. Photo by Raimundo Ortiz

was able to add attractions. In 1990, he added a miniature golf course. In 1998 the game room was expanded from a small room that doubles as a tiny Dodgers shrine to a much larger area that extends outdoors. In 2002, Rosen build a “Wild West” paintball facility, that offers up cowboy-themed targets for adults and kids alike to splatter with paint. The paintball area took up the remaining property available and since then 5 Towns Mini-Golf and Batting has generally looked the same, save for some sprucing up at the beginning and end of each season.

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Winners! Hindy Birnbaum (middle) of Lawrence fanning out the $1,000 worth of vouchers she won in the $1,000 Cedarhurst Shopping Spree, sponsored by the Cedarhurst Business Improvement District. Cedarhurst Trustee Ari Brown pulled her name from a box containing over 3,000 tickets at the Cedarhurst BID Board Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11th. Ms. Birnbaum’s ticket came from raffle box at Orly (439 Central Avenue). On Hindy's left and right are her two sisters Frumit (left) and Chavy (right). "I thought I had zero percent chance of winning this, I even gave my e-mail address from like 15 years ago." Birnbaum was so stunned that her name was chosen that she nearly hung up the phone thinking it was a prank.

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Helene Haynes of Merrick, Phyllis Cohen of Queens, and Lorriane Heyes of Woodmere patiently hope for the lights to go back on.

Eleanor Rosen of Woodmere and Joy Bernstein of Cedarhurst have been longtime friends for over 50 years.

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Lawrence High School students wave their school-colored flags proudly during the Homecoming Parade.

Lawrence Students Strut Stuff In Annual Homecoming Parade CONTINUED FROM P. A1 The Homecoming Court smiled nobly and waved behind him: Mark Rosen, Homecoming King, Taylor Ingram, Homecoming Queen, Raquan Grandy, Homecoming Senior Prince, and Homecoming Senior Princess, Elyse Sanchez. Other royals included junior, sophomore and freshman princes and princesses. As parents, friends, students, teachers and alumni all crowded Lawrence Avenue – the

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marching band marched, cheerleaders cheered, and children from the Number Two School held their painted sign with pride. Toward the end of the line was the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department where students poked their heads out of the truck’s window. The Inwood Fire Department and Fire Medics also participated. Kimberly Feldman, a Five Towns resident, said she enjoys watching the students get involved and be a part of their high school’s homecoming. “No

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of Cedarhurst. The loan from Mr. Schettino’s private lender was more amenable to Cedarhurst, because it offered $2 million over 15 years completely on a ﬁxed rate. Weinstock said the advantage of the second loan is that the rate won’t ever change and makes budget calculations exceedingly simple. Martin Oliner, the Mayor of Lawrence, was happy to announce that the Lawrence Board of Trustees would approve the loan from the private lender at last Thursday’s Trustees meeting. “We are not in the lending business,” said Oliner. “We were on standby because the work is necessary and we didn’t see an immediate lender on the horizon.” According to Sal Evola, Cedarhurst Village Clerk Treasurer, Cedarhurst’s responsibility for the loan costs is 37-38 percent and Lawrence is responsible for just

over 54 percent. The firehouse expansion would be the first on the LCFD’s firehouse since 1971, and that job did not include renovations to the office space. The firehouse, which was originally built in 1902, can no longer effectively fit the modern equipment. The space issues are costing the LCFD two or three minutes on emergency calls which are very valuable, according to LCFD First Assistant Chief John McHugh. While the Village boards seem confident the financing issue will soon be behind them, LCFD fire commissioner Ed Koehler is not satisfied with the pace with which progress is being made. Since Thursday night Koehler had not received official confirmation that the private loan would be used. Weinstock also noted that nothing is set in stone until the paperwork is signed. “They aren’t being too forthcoming,” said Koehler. “I’m

not 100 percent sure whether it’s going to be Lawrence loaning the money or Mr Schettino’s lender. We’re getting anxious because the weather’s beginning to change and we need to get started very soon.”

Village of Lawrence to Look into Pumps to Slow Flooding Another matter that was discussed at the Lawrence Board of Trustees meeting was a plan to install pumps at the Lawrence Yacht and Country Club golf course that would discharge overflowing water into the bay through 60-inch pipes. The flooding in Lawrence has caused severe property damage, according to Phillip Konigsberg, including ruining five of his cars. He also raised the concern that emergency vehicles are not able to access his block when the flooding rises. Konigsberg said the floods happen very quickly, at times in as little as 30 minutes.

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re you feeling stressed or bogged down from your long week at work? There is a weekly Five Towns Meditation Circle that can help you focus your mind and detach from the outside world for an hour. Michael Merwitz, a resident of The Five Towns, created The Five Towns Meditation Circle two months ago. The program is modeled after a mediation group he attended in Brooklyn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The idea came out after having some discussions with people around town. I would go to a very successful weekly Jewish meditation program in Brooklyn. But where and when they meet is far to get to and from especially when you have to rely on the railroad. I then decided it was about time to stop talking about it and start doing something,â&#x20AC;? said Merwitz. Merwitz is a meditation practitioner and decided he wanted to create a meditation group that would be closer to home. He also said it would be a great beneďŹ t to the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes the practice stronger when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re able to interact with people with the same outlook. There is a certain level of energy that arises when you have a group of people. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very quiet and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re attuned to whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in your surroundings. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nourishing and sustaining.â&#x20AC;? The meditation circle follows an awareness type of practice. Merwitz explained that there are many ways to meditate and many beneďŹ ts that come along with the practice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some follow a mantra or a chanting meditation practice. There is a focusing mediation practice. We are evolving into an awareness type of practice. We sit quietly and observe and the body responds. We are creating space and taking the time to organize our minds and our day.â&#x20AC;? Merwitz said that there have been a number of scientiďŹ c studies over the last few decades that have shown meditation to be very beneďŹ cial. From his clinical point of view, the results have shown that this practice reduces stress, depression and anxiety. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The purpose is a self-growth mechanism. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping by having this group that people who are looking for something a little bit extra, unafďŹ liated or unattached, can

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Peninsula Counseling Center Announces “A Tasteful Evening” Honorees

n Monday night, October 15th, the Woodmere Club will be ﬁlled with 300 guests supporting Peninsula Counseling Center at “A Tasteful Evening 2012.” The ballroom will be lined with tables highlighting Italian, Japanese, Mexican, American, Continental, Greek and Asian Fusion specialties; the bar room

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HAFTR Middle School Welcomes New Year with Food Drive

n the spirit of season, HAFTR Middle School ran a pre-Rosh HaShannah food drive to help out the local JCC food pantry. Under the supervision of Director of Student Activities, Rabbi Yitzie Klapper, the students were encouraged to bring in as much non-perishable food as possible. All of the food will be donated directly

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will be ﬁlled with delicious desserts and ﬁne wines. It’s all there for the tasting, from bagels and lox, to shrimp, pastas, steak, and quesadillas to pumpkin martinis, ice cream, cupcakes, crepes, and chocolates. Honorees include: Jay Greenbaum, past PCC Board of Directors President (Humanitarian Award) Debbi

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Owls Plucked by Lawrence in Crushing 54-6 Win By Raimundo Ortiz

he Lawrence Golden Tornadoes offense didn’t miss a beat from the previous week’s demolition of Glen Cove, hanging 48 points on local rival Lynbrook Owls in the first half of their 54-6 victory. Lawrence came out throwing on their first possession, scoring very quickly and striking through the air. Jordan Fredericks caught a 38-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Joey Capobianco with 9:06 left in the first quarter. “They were sitting in a cover three against us and when we see that we’re going right at it,” said Lawrence head coach Joe Martillotti. “We have answers for every coverage but they were loading up the box and giving us numbers on the perimeter. Plus, I had a couple of the old alumni tell us they wanted to see the ball in the air a little bit.” Lynbrook got the ball back and on fourth down with one yard to go lined up their offense. They drew an encroachment penalty and gained a first down. On the next set of downs, they were faced with another fourth down and curiously decided to go for it. The Lawrence defense stuffed them and now had a short field to work with. Capobianco quickly made Lynbrook pay for their failed fourth down conversion, tossing his second touchdown pass of the quarter, a 35yard bullet to a wide open John Ganas, which Martillotti expects to happen more as the season goes on. “You’re going to see Mike Fragner and Ganas catch more balls. Those two would be primary receivers on most teams we play and they’re our third and fourth options. Teams have to double Eddie (Robinson) and Jordan (Fredericks) so these guys are going to be wide open,” said Martillotti. After that scoring drive, the Golden Tornadoes forced another Lynbrook three-and-out, but Lynbrook’s defense tried

Enthusiastic Lawrence fans showing their support with some body art. dashed 74 yards for a punctuating touchdown that left Lynbrook in a 47-6 hole by halftime. Jordan Fredericks scored his fourth touchdown early in the third quarter on a 10-yard scamper to make the game 54-6,

Lawrence wide receiver “Mossing” his defender for a touchdown grab against Lynbrook last Saturday. Photo by Raimundo Ortiz to generate a spark by stripping the ball from senior running back Tyler Fredericks. The Owls were unable to make anything happen, though, and failed another fourth down conversion. The second quarter was where the game got out of hand. Inside the red zone and up 14-0, Lawrence scored their third touchdown on a short shovel pass to Jordan Fredericks, putting them up 21-0. Shortly after that score, senior defensive lineman Matt Leone recovered a fumble in Lynbrook territory. Smelling blood in the water, Capobianco lofted a pass into the back of the end zone to a double-covered Eddie Robinson, who rose above the coverage and snared a touchdown of his own. “He Moss’d him,” said Martillotti, making a reference to the frequent acrobatic catches made by NFL wide receiver Randy Moss. After the Robinson score, which put Lawrence up 270, the Owls seemed to deﬂate like a punctured balloon. Tyler Fredericks rushed for a nineyard touchdown run to make it 34-0, and then rumbled 50

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La- J. Fredericks 38-yard TD pass from Capobianco La- Ganas 35-yard TD pass from Capobianco La- J. Fredericks 12-yard TD pass from Capobianco La- Robinson 4-yard TD pass from Capobianco La- T. Fredericks 9-yard TD run La- T. Fredericks 50-yard TD run Ly- Fernez 85-yard kickoff return TD La- J. Fredericks 74-yard TD run La. J. Fredericks 10-yard TD run yards for another score. “He likes to break six tackles inside, run three guys over, and then get to the races,” said Martillotti. After Tyler Fredericks’ second touchdown run, Lynbrook showed a brief ﬂash of resistance, taking the ensuing kickoff 94 yards to the house. Their two-point conversion was no good, and with just over two minutes remaining in the half the score was 41-6. Lawrence made sure there were no dreams of a rally dancing through the minds of the Owls. Jordan Fredericks slashed and

Photo by Raimundo Ortiz

which would be the ﬁnal tally. The game was the second in a row in which Lawrence’s starting defense did not surrender a touchdown. While knocking on wood, Martillotti praised the unit, saying “I’m pleased with the defense and their effort. We’re running to the ball, tackling, and playing with an attitude we haven’t seen here in awhile.” Sophomore Simon Jones stole the show on defense racking up ten tackles and drawing rave reviews from his head coach. “He’s going to get better and better with each game as he feels more comfort-

able going downhill and truly understanding his assignments. Even though he’s still a baby he looks like a 26-year-old man at middle linebacker.” Joey Capobianco and Jordan Fredericks were the stars offensively. Capobianco was frighteningly efﬁcient, completing eight of his ten passes for 150 yards and four touchdowns. Jordan Fredericks was the recipient of two of those TD passes, and ran for two of his own. Tyler Fredericks led the team in rushing once again with 177 yards rushing and two touchdowns.

Senior running back Tyler Fredericks being dragged down by Lynbrook defenders while his brother Jordan lays a block. Photo by Raimundo Ortiz

LHS Live on MSG Varsity Tonight vs. Bethpage By Raimundo Ortiz

et your DVR’s or tune in live because the Lawrence Golden Tornadoes will be playing their own version of Friday Night Lights at Bethpage High School live on MSG Varsity tonight (Friday) at 7:15 p.m. The Lawrence defense received a lot of attention this offseason and it was not positive. Their sieve-like performance in the Long Island championship game against Sayville where they surrendered 78 points is being turned into a distant memory this year, however. “The Long Island champion-

ship was a game I hope to never be a part of again but I’m also glad I was a part of,” said Lawrence head coach Joe Martillotti. Through two games this season, Lawrence’s starting defense has not given up a single touchdown and is playing with an attitude Martillotti said hasn’t been seen in years. This evening, the Golden Tornadoes will travel to Bethpage to play under the lights against the Golden Eagles, the only team to defeat them in the regular season last year. Bethpage is a team that has a set game plan that they stick to no matter what and execute well, according to Martillotti.

“They’re going to do the same thing they’ve been doing for the last 50 years. They line up with two tight ends in their wishbone and try to milk the clock and keep the ball away from us offensively.” The number one mission for Lawrence this week will be to prevent clock-eating drives by Bethpage’s power run game. “We can’t allow them to have eight, nine, ten-minute drives that kill the whole game,” said Martillotti. “We call it getting Bethpaged to death.” He also noted that he expected a ﬁerce battle throughout the entire game between the defensive and offensive lines. “They have

ﬁve offensive linemen back from last year so that’s a plus for them. It’s a big, strong, experienced offensive line.” Martillotti also said that his defense is very different from the one Bethpage bullied last year.” On offense, the Golden Tornadoes will try and force a quick tempo. Martillotti believes Lawrence’s greatest advantage lies in his wide receivers against Bethpage’s secondary. “I’m curious to see how they cover our skill guys. I think we have a huge mismatch on the perimeter.” While he said Bethpage had a formidable defensive line he felt comfortable matching his hogs

State area. Martillotti said that the Friday night game is a bit disruptive to the team’s usual routine. “It’s different than a Saturday afternoon game in a few ways. It’s at night so the kids have eaten breakfast and lunch already and also it’s tough after a full day of school. To go through a school day then gear up for a football game makes it trickier. But with the game on TV, under the lights with a few thousand fans there they’ll be plenty excited. It’s a big deal.” The game will take place at Bethpage High School tonight at 7:15 p.m. MSG Varsity (channel 14 on Optimum, 714 in HD) will be televising the game live.

against theirs. This game is one Martillotti knows his team has been itching to play. “The Bethpage game last year left a bad taste in our mouth.” He called Lawrence’s performance in last year’s loss frustrating because they were undisciplined. “We pride ourselves on being a disciplined team and we weren’t in that game. If you asked these kids in August one game they’d have circled on the schedule it would be this one.” In addition to the revenge factor, Friday’s game will be played at night, under the lights, and will be broadcast on MSG Varsity to the entire Tri-

Bulldogs Knock Horns off Vikings 48-14 in Season’s Second Win By Ryan Lavis

oming off a dramatic victory in their opening game this season, the Hewlett Bulldogs continued their winning streak in their game against the North Shore Vikings Saturday afternoon, winning 48-14. While Hewlett dominated most of the game, North Shore jumped to an early lead with 4:47 seconds left in the first quarter. At first and goal, running back Anthony Magglicco ran six yards for the game’s first touchdown. A successful extra point made the score 7-0, North Shore. But Hewlett responded be-

A play during Hewlett’s game at North Shore. Photo by Ryan Lavis

fore the quarter ended. With 1:40 left on the clock, Zach Richman ran the ball four yards for a touchdown, ending the ﬁrst quarter behind by one point. Hewlett scored about four minutes into the second quar-

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ter, taking the lead 12-7, and then scoring the extra point to make it 13-7. From that moment on, the game belonged to Hewlett. At second and ten with 8:37

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SEPTEMBER 2127, 2012 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •

Marty Rosen: 35 Years Living Large in the Batting Cages CONTINUED FROM P. A1 Rosen’s place has been open for 35 years now, and his reign as the South Shore batting cage king has not been without hardships. Construction to expand Rockaway Turnpike in the 1990s nearly put Rosen into bankruptcy, and forced serious life changes. “The construction killed us,” said Rosen. “I couldn’t meet my mortgage payments in the early 90s with the road work going on for about four years. By the end of the third year the handwriting was on the wall that this wasn’t getting better.” Rosen was forced to sell his home. Moving to another place where the lifestyle he and his family were accustomed to could be maintained wasn’t simple. The Rosens wound up in Scottsdale, Arizona with Marty spending half the year in the desert and the other half in Long Island apartments, keeping his business running. “We loved the lifestyle there (in Arizo-

Rosen has seen other businesses come and go, and kids grow before his eyes. “Across the street there used to be a Bargain Town. Once that was gone Times Square Stores came in and then Costco opened after the construction was done on the turnpike,” said Rosen. Rosen’s eyes light up discussing the return of former employees with families or young customers now bringing their own children to the place that once gave them so much joy. “It shows you how fast time goes by. It’s incredible to me how every day I come here it feels like the ﬁrst day I got here. I still take Peninsula Boulevard starting by Mercy hospital coming off the Southern State Parkway, driving the same strip in the same trafﬁc,” said Rosen. “Gas stations have turned into Verzon stores. Farm stands are Seven-Elevens. The scenery’s changed but other than that, the trees are just bigger.” Business hasn’t been great lately for Rosen. He said that things are changing, indoor setups are becoming the norm, and the economic downturn isn’t helping. In addition to that, more extreme weather has made prof-

na). It’s more laid back than New York and I was able to cut our expenses tremendously, living in a home just as nice as we had in New York for 25 percent of what we used to pay. So from 19932003 I came back here (Long Island) each spring and that’s how I lived.” He took a week off each year for his wife’s birthday but other than that rarely missed a day. In 2003, Rosen said it became very difﬁcult for him to be packing up his belongings, looking for places to live, and sleeping in unusual beds. He now lives in Northport, which is 40 miles from 5 Towns Mini-Golf and Batting. It’s a tough trip to make day after day, but he said his wife is thrilled with their home. “A happy wife means a happy life,” said Rosen with a chuckle. He noted that he does get relief from the commute in November, due to the seasonal nature of his business. Being a ﬁxture in the neighborhood for over three decades,

Marty Rosen, owner of 5 Towns Mini-Golf and Batting in front of one of his batting cages, surrounded by helmets and bats, tools of the game he grew up loving and made the driving force of his life’s work. By Raimundo Ortiz its volatile. “Many days are too hot, too humid, or too rainy. We have good seasons and bad seasons. We’ve been in ﬁve years of downturn and this year has been the worst. Who knows where it goes from here but we’re holding on even though it hasn’t been easy.” Rosen thanked his son Matthew for being “a key factor to our success.” His youth and strength enable him to do things

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• THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD • SEPTEMBER 2127, 2012

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EDITORIALS

Election Put in Stark Relief

n October 19, 1998, then Illinois State Senator Barack Obama, speaking at Loyola University had this to say: “the trick is figuring out how do we structure government systems that pull resources and hence facilitate some redistribution because I actually believe in redistribution at least at a certain level to make sure that everybody’s got a shot.” (http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge3aGJfDSg4). This “redistribution” clip was put up on YouTube this week. Earlier this week the media had a field day with another video posted to YouTube of Mitt Romney speaking in May at a $50,000 a plate fundraiser in Boca Ration where Romney said: “All right, there are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the President no matter what…there are 47 percent who are with him, who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you-name-it.” Romney also went on to conflate (not entirely accurately) the 47 percent of Americans who receive some kind of public assistance (ranging from Medicaid, food stamps, social security, Medicare, rent and heating fuel assistance, and unemployment insurance) with the remarkably same number of Americans – now also 47 percent – who pay no federal income taxes and further said that “My job is not to worry about those people, I’ll never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives.” Meaning he doesn’t expect these folks to vote for him. Romney was actually off the mark at 47 percent receiving government assistance of some kind. The Census Bureau reports that last year the figure was actually 49 percent, which is up from 44 percent when the President took office. It was roughly 30 percent in the 1980s. There are 46.7 million food stamp recipients, an alltime high and the government is spending twice what it did on this program than it did just five years ago. Why would the metrics be up across the board on all areas of government assistance if the economy were doing well? Last year Paul Ryan said “we’re coming close to a tipping point in America where we might have a net majority of takers versus makers in society and that could become very dangerous if it sets in as a permanent condition.” What Romney has been saying is that those folks with a vested interest in the status quo will be supporting the President. Why this is somehow portrayed in the media as controversial is beyond our comprehension. It’s just the fact. What the President and the Democrats have been saying is that government needs to be bigger yet, that more people need to be on government programs, that it’s irrelevant “in the short term” as Obama said on David Letterman earlier in the week, if we keep spending more than $1 trillion a year we don’t have and separately and repeatedly that the “wealthy” aren’t paying their “fair share.” Wealthy is defined by the President as single people earning more than $200,000. Interestingly, the top one percent of earners pay about 37 percent of all federal income taxes – which means that these people are selflessly carrying 36 other Americans on their backs. Columnist Kyle Smith says that “they are their brothers’ keeper and their sisters’ and their cousins’, and about five other families’.” Smith goes on to assert that “the one percenters aren’t choking traffic with 37 percent of the cars or crowding classrooms with 37 percent of the pupils.” In fact many of the one percenters don’t even avail themselves of public schools at all. Yet the President demonizes them. They’re not paying their fair share – more of their earnings need to be “redistributed.” According to the IRS, in the 2009 tax year, the top five percent of earners paid roughly 59 percent of all federal taxes and the top ten percent paid more than 70 percent of the taxes. The bottom 50 percent only paid 2.25 percent of all federal income taxes. On the local level, the top 10 percent are bearing the brunt of property taxes which in great measure pay for our public schools. What Governor Romney described in that leaked video from that Boca fundraiser is what we all know – this is an election about two opposing world views. The differences are stark and dramatic. It’s not about rich versus poor (as the Democrats would have it) it’s about the value of work, of enterprise, of personal ambition and responsibility, of striving for prosperity versus a vision of an ever expanding government that doles out never ending “bread and circuses” to the masses, making them dependent for perpetuity on government largesse. It’s about suffocating initiative and stifling business through oppressive taxes. We’re glad both the Romney and Obama comments were leaked on YouTube this week – as it enhances and underscores the terms of the debate between now and November 6th. This will be a very close election. The three upcoming presidential debates will give the American people the opportunity to decide for themselves which fork in the road we should take as a nation but the choice between a right or left turn could not be more stark.

And on the Middle East…

lso in the leaked Boca video, Romney said that “Palestinians are committed to the destruction and elimination of Israel” and that there is little chance of a peace settlement. For this Romney was roundly criticized but what Mitt said is true. Virtually every Israeli political party agrees with that assessment of the situation. The Obama Administration’s heavy-handed approach to Israel and constant cold shoulder to her Prime Minister have done nothing to facilitate peace. The Administration’s dithering and blundering policies throughout the Middle East, as we’ve seen these past 10 days, have done nothing to facilitate better relations with America or reduce violence and ﬁnally the Administration’s policies in the region have accomplished less than zero in isolating Iran or slowing down their race to produce a nuclear weapon with which to threaten Israel and the West.

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WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO CUT? By George Sava

n August 24, 2012, I wrote an article entitled “Shifting Our Tax Obligations.” In that article I expressed my concern over the Romney-Ryan tax plan. My concern is that their plan to lower current tax rates is contingent upon the elimination of our current tax deductions. For many, the loss of various tax deductions (mortgage interest, charitable donations, etc.) could result in a greater tax obligation. When questioned on this point, Paul Ryan in an interview with Fox News stated that, “The people who get most of the deductions are the people in the top tax brackets, the wealthy, not middle-income taxpayers. And so what we’re saying is by getting rid of these deductions that higher income earners get, more of their income is subject to taxation, and that means we can lower tax rates for everybody.” This, however, may not necessarily be the case. According to the Journal Sentinel “In sheer numbers, some tax deductions such as the mortgage interest deduction are claimed by far more middle and lower income people than by people in the top brackets, IRS data shows. That’s in part a reflection of how broad the middle class is compared to the upper-income tiers.” This could also be due to the fact that extremely wealthy individuals don’t require mortgages on their homes. According to William McBride, chief economist for the Tax Foundation, when assessing Ryan’s statement, it “depends on the definition of rich.” Looking again at the Journal Sentinel, “The big benefits for the top fifth of earners, as found by the Tax Policy Center, are in a group whose incomes start at $103,000.” If that number is accurate, knowing the partic-

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

ulars of the plan is critical. When recently questioned as to why there have been no specifics as to the deductions that would be on the chopping block, Mitt Romney set forth that, “I know our Democrat friends would love to have me specify one or two so they could amass the special interest to fight that effort.” He also stated that any decisions would be made “in consultation with Congress.” Paul Ryan stated that, “We want to do this in front, in the public, through congressional hearings with Congress so that we can get to the best conclusion with a public participation.” In other words, you’ll find out once we are elected. Since Mr. Romney and Mr. Ryan, the real architect of the plan, are apparently passing the buck to the United States Congress, the question should be posed to our current crop of congressional candidates. What are their positions on the elimination of tax deductions? According to Ballotpedia, Republican Candidate Francis Becker “says balancing the budget is a top priority, and has said he will sign a pledge to not raise taxes. He also supports Paul Ryan’s legislation to cut the federal budget.” Other than supporting Mr. Ryan, however, we have no real specifics from Mr. Becker. Conservative Candidate Frank Scaturro also apparently supports Paul Ryan. When Paul Ryan was selected as Mitt Romney’s running mate, Mr. Scaturro wrote, “Great pick for VP! Paul Ryan has distinguished himself as an exceedingly bright, principled, and courageous leader who has worked to set the direction we need to save our country from it’s [sic] current crises.” Similar to Mr. Becker, Mr. Scaturro offers little information as to what current tax deductions he would vote to eliminate. Democratic Candidate Carolyn McCarthy not surprisingly does not support Mr. Ryan. Notwithstanding, if Mitt Romney is elected and Representative McCarthy is reelected, decisions as to the elimination of tax deductions may have to be made. Therefore, now is the time to press the candidates for answers. What deductions would they cut? In my last article I spoke of my concern that

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Singing for Forgiveness By Joel Moskowitz

was blessed with a pleasant singing voice and having learned by my father’s side, am well versed in liturgical formula. Armed with this knowledge and God-given talent I occasionally am asked to lead services at my Orthodox synagogue and for some years, just like my father, I supplemented my income by taking a cantorial job for the High Holidays. I have been told my singing inspires some and that I have a decent command of the Hebrew language, a dying attribute I might add. I always had mixed feelings about leading services. The cantor chants at the beginning of the Mussaf Service on Rosh Hashanna and Yom Kippur that he is “poor in good attributes” and he beseeches God not to judge the congregation for his faults. Growing up, watching my father cry as he chanted those words I knew that despite his humanity, this Holocaust survivor served as the best representative for his congregation or any for that matter. I on the other hand consider myself all too human, perhaps lacking some of the spiritual integrity expected of one leading such important services. This is not false modesty, it is a struggle I have within myself. It is not that I think of myself as deﬁcient, though I may be, it is that the Juda-

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.

ism I grew up in – Modern Orthodoxy that has lurched so rightward, outwardly stresses ritual observance, has embraced the modest dress code of the devout and eschews many of the modern world’s innovations. I am guilty apparently of not having caught up with the times. I am uncomfortable standing up there knowing that I do not adhere to this stricter level of observance. I outright question whether God intended for us to be so insolated and shut out from the world around us. Most telling, I embrace technology and the social changes that give equality to women and the freedom for two consenting adults to marry whomever they want regardless of sex or orientation. I confess that this year I asked my congregation not to include me on the rotation of cantors for the High Holidays (request rejected). While I consider myself observant and I self define as a “good Jew” I am under no illusions that many if not most of Orthodoxy consider the way I practice my Judaism sacrilegious. As a people, Jews have grown since the Holocaust and the founding of Israel and this growth has given rise to a rebirth of Torah observant adherents. The recent Siyum Hashas (completion of the daily Talmudic learning cycle) was celebrated worldwide by hundreds of thousands. It is a testament to this growth. Yet I remain a holdout from a different time. I feel that Judaism needs to stress inclusion, protecting the environment, reaching out to those left behind, welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry and reaching out to those who are not like us. I find the emphasis on head coverings, outdoing each other on strict kashrut (kosher) observance, the details of the paint on tefillin (phylactery) straps to be plain off-putting. I want to return to a time when all Jews, observant and not, unified for a cause – that is something I can stand up and pray for.

have been called a lot of things over the years, some of which I can put in print and some of which I cannot. Either way, no matter what someone has said, I have never been referred to as “shy” nor have I been called “petite” and certainly not “dainty.” Leave it to my son, however, to add a new word to the list of things I have never been called before: lazy. That was a new one. The truth is, it is not his fault he felt that way and it sounds much harsher than it actually came out. From his point of view, it may just appear that way lately, simply because I put my back out. Although I am still not sure how I managed to do it, I am conﬁdent it had nothing to do with my 5K run last week. No event or heavy lifting caused the injury, it simply just happened. And instead of allowing my body time to heal, I continued to go about my business and, coincidentally, my daily exercise routine. The repeated aggravating of my injury only made things worse. My chiropractor, who would be sainted if he wasn’t Jewish, actually banned me from the gym. So not only did my son notice I was not exercising, but he also saw me laying down much more often than normal, and at strange times during the day. I also have a little known but awful habit of falling asleep during dinner on Friday night. I look forward to shabbat and love the rituals which surround this day of rest, but am completely exhausted by the time it rolls around. While I appreciate how annoying it is that I am unconscious right after we eat dinner, and before the table is cleared, I cannot help it. Frankly it is the best sleep I get all week. It is about three hours of intense REM, which is more than I can say for my nightly attempts in bed. For some reason, the comfort of my bed does not provide as much sleep success as my living room couch. And so it is and has been for years -when the time comes and I am overwhelmed by exhaustion, it takes no less than about ﬁve or six minutes for me to be off in never never land. In exchange for my annoying behavior, I insist that everything be left in the kitchen for me to clean up. As long as the table is cleared, I will put it all away when I wake, even if that turns out to be at 2:00 a.m. That’s life, as we say, and I will sleep in the bed that I make for myself. And so, that is exactly what happens. My husband tucks in the kids and puts them to bed, and I clean up, regardless of the time. When the kids wake up shabbat morning, my son must think the elves had been in my kitch-

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M.S. ed, M.A. is the General Manager of The Nachum Segal Network. Her show, “That’s Life,” can heard every Thursday @2pm ET on www.nachumsegal.com. She lives in Woodmere with her husband and six children, who provide lots of love and plenty of material.

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By David Freedman

want you to think about the number 906. You might wonder why I am asking you to think about this particular number. No, it is not some number game derived from a computer. Rather it was the number of laws enacted by the 80th Congress of the United States during its term from January 1947 through December 1948. President Harry S. Truman, a man who rarely minced words, referred to this Congress as the “do nothing” Congress. Our current Congress, the 112th Congress will depart Washington in the next day or so to go back to their districts and campaign for re-election. This Congress will have enacted merely 173 laws during their two year term. The entire House of Representatives and one third of the Senate will go home and tell their constituencies about the ﬁne job they have done and why they should be returned to their seats as a result of their stellar efforts. If 906 new laws can be said to constitute a “do nothing” Congress, then exactly what are our “representatives” doing for us in Washington? And then we wonder why this country is not getting the job done? We elected these people and if they were our employees in our own businesses, we would ﬁre them. They waste our time, spend our tax dollars on pork barrel legislation and attempt to take away our social services, take fact

finding junkets which are thinly disguised vacations, on our dime! Are you as tired as I am of the infighting, the finger pointing and the crassness displayed by our politicians? Well I could live with all of it, if they got anything done! But they are not getting anything substantive accomplished. The only thing this Congress has accomplished is that the government has avoided shutting down completely. The vitriolic atmosphere in Washington makes any good unlikely. Look at what Congress didn’t accomplish this go around: They did not pass a real budget, just a series of continuing resolutions to keep the government running. They have spent an inordinate amount of time trying to overturn Obamacare, only to find that the Supreme Court affirmed the most important portions of the law. There has been little resolution to the War in Afghanistan. Social Security is in danger of going bankrupt unless a real and workable plan is adopted. Gun Control is stymied again and again by Congresspersons who don’t really get it that personal ownership of an AK-47 in full automatic mode is not a hunting gun, unless you are hunting humans. The Borders are a mess and we are not dealing with immigration in an honorable or prudent way. Now this is not all Congress’ fault. The President has shown little leadership in getting these

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.

things under control either. And if you live in New York State, the crazy deals involving Assembly Speaker Silver regarding the Vito Lopez affair is just the tip of the iceberg as to how the State government is bogged down in nonsense. In the meantime, Nassau County is bankrupt, yet the County Executive continues to put forth budgets that have zero chance of passing NIFA’s standards and our services are rapidly going into the sewer. Villages like Woodmere have had their “Business Districts” decimated by lack of interest from Town of Hempstead officials and yet the politicians will come to us again begging to be reelected on the fact that they did not raise our property taxes. Well guess what, they’ve raised every other tax. But we are to blame as well. We don’t vote and we don’t ask for accountability from our elected officials. This election will be the most expensive in history and yet barely half of the registered voters in this country will exercise their right to vote. Another thing for our Congress to do is to get rid of the ridiculous Electoral College. The bottom line in this country should be that the person who gets the most votes should be the President. Have we not grown up now after 200+ years, to say that the President should be chosen by the people and not by a formula that does not always reflect the vote? You would think that after the 2000 election, we would have figured that out already. If you don’t get outraged and start exercising your vote, nothing is going to change. The talking heads will lead the conversation and it will be their special interests that continue to win the day. We do not have to live with a government that does not work. We can fire the bums and elect some real leaders.

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Forks in the Road to Recovery? To the Editor: Harvey Weisenberg’s article about New York’s imaginary recovery “New York is on the Path to Economic Recovery,” (September 7th issue) reminds me of Robert Frost’s poem, “The Road Not Taken,” about choosing one of two divergent roads in the woods, and looking back years later to wonder what might have been, had the writer taken the other. Years ago, Albany Democrats like Harvey Weisenberg chose a road for Long Island which led over a mountain of taxes and became a forest of “House For Sale” signs. As long as we keep allowing them to lead the way, Long Island will keep losing millions of dollars annually in school aid, subjected to everhigher tax bills, and seeing ever-more houses sitting on the market. For the past 20 years, Harvey Weisenberg’s voting record has resembled a “War on Small Business,” consisting of a mountain of laws, regulations, and fees that are bad for small business, and as a result, ruined our local economy, put thousands of small business owners out of business, and made it nearly impossible for regular people to ﬁnd and hold onto a good job. If by “Path to Recovery,” Harvey Weisenberg means, “Passage of escape for unemployed workers, and heartbroken seniors forced to sell their homes

because they can’t afford Long Island taxes,” then, for our sake, let’s hope the next road Harvey takes will lead him far away from another term in ofﬁce.

Josh B. Justic Woodmere

Nothing Spontaneous About It… To the Editor, I was appalled to read in Monday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal that Obama sent to the Sunday morning TV talk shows his stooges, who blamed the storming of ALL the USA embassies in the Middle East, northern Africa and Asia TOTALLY on the insane YouTube video. To quote Ronald Reagan HEAR WE GO AGAIN! This administration has NOT for one minute in its almost four years in power, taken any responsibility for anything that can be construed as negative to him, his policies, laws enacted or regulations. Maybe we should call him the Teﬂon President. All that any ordinary citizen has to do is connect the dots: The anniversary of 9/11 Coordinated attacks The use of rocket propelled grenade launchers The only conclusion any ordinary citizen can reach is: Al Qaeda. Since when do spontaneous demonstrations come with rocket propelled grenade launchers? But NO. If he did link the events to Al Qaeda, it would

show the American people and the world that his appeasement policy did not work and he failed to ramp up the security at ALL U.S. Embassies around the world. It is 1979 all over again, but this time, Americans were killed and not taken hostage. Appeasing your enemies, like Neville Chamberlain did with the Nazis, does not work. But this President apparently has not learned from what history teaches us – we are doomed to repeat it. And we have. The enemies of the USA are emboldened because of the weakness they see in the U.S., caused by this weak President. The continuation of his policies for an additional term will conclude his agenda of weakening the USA in the eyes of the world, both economically and militarily. Make no mistake – he will do it. Just read his book. He outlines it, just as Hitler did in “Mein Kampf.” Unfortunately no one took Hitler seriously, nor do many people in the U.S. either. One last note to keep in mind – Obama’s refusal to meet with the Prime Minister of Israel -- Benjamin Netanyahu – when they both are to be in NYC to address the UN General Assembly, shows how Obama views Israel, not as a strategic partner, but a country he has thrown under the bus. At a time of great turmoil in the Mid East, not just from the events of last week, but from

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absolutely love my Chevy Volt.” That’s what the smug guy in the TV commercial says when he’s praising the virtues of his plug-in hybrid and boasting that he hasn’t seen a gas pump in months. You might love your Chevy Volt, too -- if you could afford to buy one. The GM Volt, a/k/a the Green Edsel, is not just an overly engineered, overly expensive, overweight and impractical car than runs on electricity and gasoline. It’s a Solyndra on Wheels. The Volt only exists because it’s been so heavily discounted by GM and subsidized by the federal government. So far the Volt has cost Government Motors about twice as much per car to develop and make than its sticker price, which is $40,000. On top of that savings, the consumer gets a $7,500 federal tax credit for being so green -- or maybe so naive. Yet the Volt’s ultimate price for what is essentially an electriﬁed and souped-up $17,000 Chevy Cruze -- is still so high that only those in the top seven percent of all income earners will buy it. The average per capita in-

come of Volt buyers is $172,000 -- the income bracket that usually drives a BMW or a Mercedes. In other words, the average American -- who makes less than $50,000 a year -- is subsidizing a bunch of rich people so they can hug themselves for saving the planet (by buying a car that runs for about 35 miles on electricity generated by coalﬁred power plants before Exxon premium gas has to take over). Despite these subsidies and low-cost lease deals, Volt sales so far in 2012 are 13,500, far below the 45,000 cars GM hoped to sell this year in America alone. Experts say GM will have to sell about 120,000 Volts in ﬁve years to begin covering its development costs. Good luck, GM. I don’t think there are that many celebrities in Hollywood who need a third car. After Romney replaces Obama this fall, let’s hope he’ll pull the government plug on the Volt and concentrate on making us energy independent. Killing the Volt and any other electric-car boondoggles would be a good thing, and not just because it’d save money the federal government doesn’t have. The popularity of electric-propelled cars that raise miles-pergallon averages has given some of our more “progressive” governments some dangerous

Michael Reagan is the son of President Ronald Reagan, a political consultant, and the author of “The New Reagan Revolution” (St. Martin’s Press, 2011). He is the founder and chairman of The Reagan Group and president of The Reagan Legacy Foundation. Visit his website at www.reagan.com.

ideas. State and local governments worry that if gasoline sales decline they’ll be deprived of billions of dollars in revenue from gas taxes that now are used to maintain roads or subsidize mass transit. To make up for lost revenues from hybrids and electric cars in the future, Oregon and San Francisco already have been looking into the idea of charging drivers a tax per each mile driven. Cars would be ﬁtted with GPS navigation systems that track how far they drive. Then drivers would be billed accordingly -- about a penny a mile, depending on where and when you rack up the mileage. Needless to say, this Orwellian idea came from Europe, and the Obama administration has been exploring it too. So let’s see what’s going on here. The government greenies want you to pay extra to drive an electric car that’s more fuel efﬁcient, then they charge you for the miles you drive anyway? What red-blooded, road-loving American driver wants a government GPS implanted in his car with some bureaucrat looking at it to see how many miles he’s driving? Not me. I own a Ford Expedition. I get 12.5 miles per gallon. I love it. When it gets too old, I’ll buy a new one. The government is going to get us one way or the other. I say, go out and buy the biggest damn SUV you want. Enjoy your life. Light a cigar. Step on the gas. And don’t waste a watt on a Volt.

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The Kings of Five Towns Challah With So Many Holidays this Month, Finding Great Challah is Key

By Danielle Puma

and then sprinkled with sesame seeds. As soon as we tore a piece off, you could see how soft and ﬂuffy the inside of the challah was. The dough had a touch of sweetness and a perfect balance of water and eggs. “It’s very light and ﬂuffy and has a very good taste of wheat to it.” “The crust is very nice and the inside is delicious. I’d call it a great challah.” “I love the touch of sweetness it has.” “It’s a beautiful presentation, very traditional.” “This is great. I might start shopping there.”

ndulging in round challah is a High Holiday favorite. As you stroll down Central Avenue, you will be sure to smell the sweet and doughy aromas of challah baking away. For centuries, Jews have enjoyed the dough shaped into round loaves for the holiday season. No two challahs taste or look the same – some have raisins folded in, others are brushed with an egg wash generously sprinkled with poppy and/or sesame seeds. There are challahs made with eggs, water, or a combination of both, Heimish challahs and whole wheat challahs. Some bakers knead the dough in different ways, add more or less egg yolks, salt or sugar -- all of these small tweeks will effect the flavor, color and texture of the challah. But difference is key because it brings something special to the table and to yours. So why is holiday challah round? The circular shape represents an “unending cycle of life and the prayer that another year round will be granted.” It is traditional of the Jewish New Year because it symbolizes the circle of life. Leibe Gantz, of Libby’s Bake Shop in Lawrence, said the round challah symbolizes the roundness of the world and “how God is the Master of the world.” After the holidays, round challahs are replaced with golden, long braided challahs. Yom Kippur is only days away with Sukkot close behind and The Standard has searched The Five Towns to rate holiday challahs from five different local bakeries. The samples were all rated by a panel of five people and were judged on taste, appearance, smell and texture. Some challahs had us yearning for more while others were underwhelming.

Egg Challah Libby’s Egg Challah was tasty but could not hold up to their previous challah that our panel has tasted. The crust was a golden brown and the inside was more yellowish in color, but did not have that little extra in taste that we were hoping to ﬁnd. “It’s very nice and very pleasant but there is nothing special or extraordinary about it.” “It’s average looking and bland.”

Cravingz (516) 792-5988 410 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst Kosher, check certification

Egg Challah Our panel did not enjoy Cravingz Egg Challah as much as the others because it was on the bland side and did not have anything special to offer our taste buds. It looked pretty typical, and the taste matched its appearance. Cravingz also bakes gluten-free, egg, water and raisin challahs for the holidays. “It’s not changing my life around.” “I would not go back for seconds.” “I do not like it at all. It tastes blah.”

Shlomy’s Bakery (516) 374-2525 536 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst Kosher, check certification

Raisin Challah

Heimish Egg and Water Challah The Heimish Egg and Water Challah from Shlomy’s Bakery was a very good challah overall. Our panel thoroughly enjoyed the taste and texture and found it to be ideal to have alongside a holiday meal. Sholmy’s bakes their challah’s fresh every day and also offers an assortment of water, egg, water and egg, and wheat challahs. “It’s very good and rather enjoyable.” “There is a hint of sweetness that I just love about this.” “I wouldn’t turn it down at my table.” “This challah has a nice texture and it’s a very pretty presentation.”

A baker at Zomick’s checks the challah baking to a golden brown in the oven.

Photo by Danielle Puma. something that would be eye-catching on any holiday table. It had a crown-like appearance that

Cravingz Raisin Challah tasted a lot better to the panel and had a very unique ﬂavor. We felt this challah had a great taste and ﬂavor and the raisins were folded into the dough nicely and evenly. “There are less eggs in this challah and more of a whole grain wheat which gives the interior a better taste.” “I love the raisins. They are so good in this.” “This one is far superior to their egg challah.”

Shlomy’s heimish egg and water challah has a hint of sweetness, nice texture and fantastic presentation.

Photo by Raimundo Ortiz.

Gotta Getta Bagel (516) 569-6628 1039 Broadway, Woodmere Kosher, check certification

Sesame and Poppy Seed Challah As soon as our panel laid eyes on Gotta Getta Bagel’s Sesame and Poppy Seed Challah, it deﬁnitely looked homemade. We loved the look of the challah half coated with poppy seeds and the other half with sesame seeds. It was still nice and warm when we broke into it and the smell lingered in the room. The challah was extremely fresh and was very well balanced. “There is a great homemade appeal like your mother made it.” “It’s light and nice and deﬁnitely extremely fresh.” “There’s a nice balance of eggs and water and a nice crust.” “The interior almost seems buttery. It’s a nice touch. And you don’t need to put anything else on it.”

Libby’s Bake Shop (inside Mauzone) (516) 569-6411 341 Central Avenue, Lawrence www.mauzoneoflawrence.com Kosher, check certification

Sesame Round Water Egg Challah Our panel felt that this challah from Libby’s Bake Shop was the deﬁnition of an incredible challah. As soon as we all took a gander at this beautiful creation, it was said that this was

Cravingz raisin challah impressed with its unique flavor and whole grain wheat makeup.

Round challah takes time to rise before going into the oven to bake at Zomick’s. Photo by Danielle Puma made it stand out. The golden brown crust is egg washed

Photo by Raimundo Ortiz.

Zomick’s Bakery (inside Gourmet Glatt Emporium and available at many other Five Towns locations) (516) 239-3980 www.zomicksonline.com Kosher, check certification

Large Heimish Challah Our panel had mixed feelings about Zomick’s large Heimish Challah. Some people felt the challah was very good while others thought it was too doughy in texture. Overall we felt it was a decent and enjoyable challah. The crust was a nice complement to it as well. Zomick’s also bakes raisin, break-away, whole wheat and egg challahs. “It’s very doughy and that’s good for people who enjoy a doughy bread.” “It’s solidly good and I like the crust. It’s a good challah.” “It’s good, like a good old stand-by to have around.” And the winner is…

BEST CHALLAH IN THE FIVE TOWNS: This sesame round water egg challah from Libby’s Bakery won over the esteemed Standard panel with its crown-like appearance and perfect balance of water and eggs. Round challahs are baked fresh throughout the week at Sholmy’s.

Photo by Danielle Puma

Photo by Raimundo Ortiz.

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Petrey Real Estate, (516) 8899700 503 East State St., 9/23 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, $529,000, Petrey Real Estate, (516) 889-9700 711 Shore Rd., 9/23 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, $325,000, Petrey Real Estate, (516) 889-9700 58 East Walnut St., 9/23 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, $499,000, Petrey Real Estate, (516) 889-9700 650 Shore Rd. #3A, 9/23 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, $595,000, Petrey Real Estate, (516) 8899700

LYNBROOK 224 Atlantic Ave., 9/23 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, $274,500, Petrey Real Estate, (516) 889-9700

NORTH WOODMERE 845 Fanwood Ave., 9/23 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, $439,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 911 Jewel Dr., 9/23 1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, $599,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 785 Longview Ave., 9/23 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $529,000, Realty Executives 1st, (516) 8817700

VALLEY STREAM 66 Birch Ln., 9/23 3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m., 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, $249,000-$285,541, Realty Executives 1st, (516) 881-7700 WOODMERE 905 Mayϐield Rd., 9/23 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $499,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 8 Hazel Pl., 9/23 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, $403,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 1085 Lynn Pl., 9/23 1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, $799,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 600 Derby Ave., 9/23 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2.55 bathrooms, $530,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 1076 Highland Pl., 9/23 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $549,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 959 Allen Ln., 9/23 1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, $825,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 1039 Magnolia Pl., 9/23 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $699,000, Milky Forst Properties, (516) 239-0306 563 Donald Ln., 9/23 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, $599,000, Lori & Associates LI Realty Inc., (516) 791-8300

WOODSBURGH 150 Willow Rd., 9/23 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $850,000, Morton Haves Real Estate, (516) 3740100 847 Ivy Hill Rd., 9/23 by appointment, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $795,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651

SEPTEMBER 2127, 2012 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •

ON THE MARKET

$549,000

142 East Market Street, Long Beach Stats: A lot size of 8,000 square feet (80 x 100). The home has 15 rooms, seven bedrooms and four bathrooms. The property is selling for $549,000 with annual taxes of $10,739.63. Details: A Mediterranean-style home, built in 1938,that is newly renovated. The house features a new roof, windows, walls, doors, and an updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. There is a formal dining room, a den, ofﬁce, full basement and two decks attached to the house. Contact: Realty Executives 1st, Judit Szenes at (516) 445-2256

$2,500,000

10 Macy Drive, Hewlett Bay Park

$485,000

647 Park Lane, Cedarhurst

Stats: A lot size of one acre. The home has nine rooms, four bedrooms and fourand-a-half bathrooms. The property is selling for $2,500,000 with annual taxes of $46,730. Details: A contemporary-style home, built in 1981, with a large pool. The house features an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, a den, an office, hardwood floors, and two fireplaces. There is also a hot tub in the backyard. Contact: Marjorie Hausman Realty Co., Marjorie Hausman at (516) 569-5110.

Stats: A lot size of 6,936 square feet (68 x 102). The home has 11 rooms, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property is selling for $485,000 with annual taxes of $11,800.72. Details: A split-style home, built in 1960, with water views. The house features an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, den, a skylight, ﬁreplace and central air conditioning. Contact: Morton Haves Real Estate, Malka Asch at (516) 374-0100.

$1,550,000

996 Wateredge Place, Hewlett Harbor Stats: A lot size of 18,600 square feet (120 x 155). The home has eight rooms, five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. The property is selling for $1,550,000 with annual taxes of $41,741.44. Details: A ranch-style home, built in 1960, overlooking the Macy Channel. The house features an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, a vaulted living room, sunroom, den with a fireplace, and a master bedrooms suite with a fireplace, bathroom and dressing area. There is also a large heated pool and dock for two boats, a new bulkhead, outdoor cabana with a shower, a changing room, and a kitchen space outside. Contact: Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Ronnie Gerber at (516) 238-4299.

Properties Sold in the Five ive Towns since September 7 211 Polo Lane, Lawrence A colonial-style home with eleven rooms, seven bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, an attached two-car garage and a private driveway. A lot size of 27,808 square feet. Year built: 1934. The home sold on September 11th for $1,300,000.

53 Neptune Avenue, Woodmere A colonial-style home with ten rooms, ﬁve bedrooms and three bathrooms, an detached two-car garage and a screened porch. A lot size of 8,000 square feet. Year built: 1921. The home sold on September 14th for $800,000.

723 Eagle Drive, North Woodmere A ranch-style home with nine rooms, four bedrooms and twoand-a-half bathrooms, an attached two-car garage and a deck. A lot size of 6,500 square feet. Year built: 1962. The home sold on September 11th for $502,500.

453 Argyle Road, Cedarhurst A ranch-style home with ten rooms, ﬁve bedrooms, two bathrooms, an attached one-car garage and a back deck. A lot size of 6,000 square feet. Year built: 1951. The home sold on September 10th for $439,000.

MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY CO. 562 Arlington Pl Cedarhurst, NY 11516 $499,000

771 Mulberry Pl N. Woodmere, NY 11581 $759,000

185 Alden Rd Hewlett Neck, NY 11598 $799,000

1340 Boxwood Dr Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 $850,000

Open House 9/23/12 1:30-3 PM Renovated Lovely Split- New Granite Eik- New Windows- New Baths- New Siding- New Appliances- Low Low Taxes!!!

986 Wateredge Pl Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 $1,370,000

Good Taste,Superb Quality With Upgrades Galore. This 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Dramatic Home Has It All. Great Backyard With Deck And New Kitchen And Baths.

Peaceful,Gorgeous,Scenic Sprawling Ranch On 3/4 Of An Acre. Charming Living Room,Formal Over Sized Dining Room,Gourmet Kitchen With High End Appliances,Wood Floors Through Out,2 Magnificent Dens And Sunroom. Cul-De-Sac And Waterviews. Empty Nesters With Grandchildren Would Absolutely Love This Home It Lends Itself To All.

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$1,750,000

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$1,790,000

$2,500,000

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• THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD • SEPTEMBER 2127, 2012

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK Our recommendations on where to go and what to do

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 FIVE TOWNS COMMUNITY CHEST 28TH ANNUAL FAIR The Five Towns Community Chest is hosting their 28th Annual Fair this Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. until closing at Cedarhurst’s Andrew J. Parise Park. This year will feature a new entertainment schedule and the return of the Tot Corner. There will be many rides and games to play. On Sunday, Mauzone of Lawrence will be joining the food court. For additional information, please call (516) 374-5800. The Andrew J. Parise Park is located at 200 Cedarhurst Avenue in Cedarhurst. FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE SHABBAT PARTY Chabad of The Five Towns is hosting a Friendship Circle Shabbat Party this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Shabbat Oneg is for children with special needs and their siblings. It will include stories, snacks and fun for the children. For additional information, please call (516) 295-2478. Chabad of The Five Towns is located at 74 Maple Avenue in Cedarhurst. OUTDOOR MOVIE IN THE PARK The Five Towns Community Chest is hosting an Outdoor Movie in the Park this Sat-

urday at 8:00 p.m. at Andrew J. Parise Park. They will be screening Steven Spielberg’s classic film, E.T. Make sure you bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the movie. For additional information, please call (516) 374-5800. The Andrew J. Parise Park is located at 200 Cedarhurst Avenue in Cedarhurst.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 YUNG; YIDDUSH FOR A NEW GENERATION The Jewish Community Center of the Greater Five Towns and The National Yiddish Theatre-Folksbiene will present “Yung; Yiddush for a New Generation” this Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at Temple Israel. Master Klezmer musicians will teach children about Yiddish music, folk stories, language and traditions. The performance is free, but please register with Irina Vainblat at irina.vainblat@fivetownsjcc.org. For additional information, please call (516) 5696733. Temple Israel is located at 140 Central Avenue in Lawrence.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 SHALOM CLUB The JCC of The Greater Five Towns is hosting

the Shalom Club this Monday at 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Temple Hillel. There is a $4 fee and the adult club will focus on social, cultural and educational experiences. There will be a wide variety of speakers to ensure a lively discussion. The program includes lunch. For additional information, please call (516) 569-6733. Temple Hillel is located at 1000 Rosedale Road in Valley Stream. ART CLASSES FOR CANCER PATIENTS The Hewlett House is hosting an art class for cancer patients this Monday at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The art class will utilize terra cotta flowerpots and other art activities. For additional information, please call (516) 374-3190. The Hewlett House is located at 86 E. Rockaway Road in Hewlett.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 YOM KIPPUR Chabad of The Five Towns will be holding Yom Kippur services this Tuesday and Wednesday. Everyone is welcome to attend regardless of background or affiliations. There will be a special Youth Service and program for all children, lunch and snack included, and Yom Kippur services will be held at the HAFTR

High School. There is a suggested donation of $120 per adult and $50 per child. For additional information, please call (516) 2952478 or visit www.chabad5towns. com. The youth program is located at 74 Maple Avenue in Cedarhurst and the HAFTR High School is located at 635 Central Avenue in Cedarhurst. High Holiday services will also be held at Chabad of Hewlett at 31 Franklin Avenue in Hewlett, please call (516) 295-3413. Services will also be held at The Sephardic Temple at 775 Branch Boulevard in Woodmere, please call (516) 295-4644 to make a reservation. There is no charge for seating.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 POST MODERNISM ILLUSTRATED ART LECTURE The Peninsula Library is hosting a Post Modernism Illustrated Art Lecture this Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Art historian and Professor of Art History, Thomas German, will give an in-depth survey of art, design and architecture of the 1970s and 1980s. The event is free to anyone interested in attending. For additional information, please call (516) 239-3262. The Peninsula Library is located at 280 Central Avenue in Lawrence.

We welcome submission of events of interest to the community. Please email your event information, including any photos to Events@StandardLI.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CONTINUED FROM P. A9 Iran’s determination to make a nuclear bomb and desire to destroy Israel, shows his ineptness and total disregard for Israel. But he seemed to have enough time to go on the Letterman show that day. Americans wise up. Four more years of this, and we will become another Greece. His FAILED policies will lead this

country to greater turmoil than what was exhibited 11 years ago on 9-11.

Phillip Esaian, CPA Woodsburgh

Failed Policies no Path to Future Dear Editor: This year, CNBC ranked New York #50 in terms of “business friendliness.” Literally, thanks

to the toxic policies coming out of Albany -- New York is dead last – the least welcoming state for American industry. This, combined with New York excelling in such areas as cost of living (third most expensive), cost of doing business (third highest), and places in the bottom half of all U.S. states in terms of quality of life, drives businesses elsewhere and hurts all New Yorkers.

But, this shouldn’t be a surprise as the high taxes, burdensome regulation, and privileging of special interests favored by the leadership in Albany are all known prescriptions for fewer jobs. We know what these policies do, and when we continue to elect Democrats who champion them, we know what we do to our state and

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SEPTEMBER 2127, 2012 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •

Late Night Humor The Best of This Week’s Post 11pm Wit

ON SALE

Bargains Around Town

Breaks for Fall at Banana Republic Take a break from apple picking and head on over to Banana Republic’s Fall Sale in Cedarhurst. New looks to layer together for this season are available for men and women and are up to 40 percent off. To stay warm this fall, a men’s Hound’s-tooth knit full-zip jacket in black is on sale for $79.99, originally priced at $89.50. A Heritage buttoned shawl collar pullover available in Nautical blue is on sale for $39.99, originally priced at $69.50. A pieced snap-placket pullover available in silver and blue is on sale for $39.99, originally priced at $79.50. These button-downs and pullovers match well with pants such as the tailored grey pinstripe wool pant on sale for $59.99, originally priced at $108.00. A classic fit plaid wool dress pant is on sale for $49.99, originally priced at $108.00.

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Women will look chic and classy in a waffle-knit open cardigan on sale for $49.99, originally priced at $69.50. A beaded puff-sleeve pullover available in navy and white is on sale for $49.99, originally priced at $69.50. A belted shift dress available in black is on sale for $99.99, originally priced at $130.00. A Jacquard pencil skirt available in grey is on sale for $69.99, originally priced at $89.50. Outwear is also on sale such as a classic trench available in almond is on sale for $99.99, originally priced at $198.00 The fall sale also includes shoes such as the Kate platform pump available in black and sesame is on sale for $79.99, originally priced at $120.00. Jewelry, the perfect accessory to any seasonal outfit, is also on sale. A golden stretch bracelet is on sale for $29.99, originally priced at

“Mitt Romney is in Los Angeles today for a fundraiser. So that’s one more handsome guy in L.A. auditioning for a role he probably won’t get.”

–Conan O’Brien

The women’s waffle-knit open cardigan is on sale for $49.99 at Banana Republic

The men’s Hound’s-tooth knit fullzip jacket is on sale for $79.99 at Banana Republic

$39.50. Additional items on sale include handbags, belts, sunglasses,

scarves and hats. The Fall Sale will run until September 24th.

Banana Republic is located at 431 Central Avenue in Cedarhurst. Please call (516) 569-7720.

If you’re a local store with a big sale going on with some hot items, feature it in our On Sale section. Let us know about it; email us at news@standardli.com.

PREVIEW

Sunday September 23rd 64th Primetime Emmy Awards: ABC, 8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m. Cable shows such as Boardwalk Empir e, Br eaking Bad, Mad Men, and Game of Thrones are dominating the drama categories while network stalwarts 30 Rock, Modern F amily, and The Big Bang Theory try to stave oﬀ hot pre-

Thursday, September 28th Elementary: CBS, 10:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Johnny Lee Miller plays Sherlock Holmes and Lucy Liu portrays Dr. Joan Watson, in this new show about two detectives solving mysteries throughout New York City. Holmes is an eccentric and moody detec-

“According to the Labor Department, unemployment fell from 8.3 percent to 8.1 percent last month. But that’s because 368,000 Americans gave up looking for work. Today, President Obama said that’s a step in the right direction, and he is encouraging more Americans to give up looking for work.”

–Jay Leno “Arnold Schwarzenegger has written a new book about his affair with his Hispanic housekeeper, and the book is actually called ‘Total Recall.’ In response, she’s written a book about their affair called ‘Alien vs. Predator.’”

–Conan O’Brien “I’m watching the news, and I see these protesters in countries like Egypt, Afghanistan, Tunisia. They’re all burning American flags. Where are they getting all these flags? If you hate us so much, how do you have a large supply of flags on hand?”

tive with a knack for closing tough cases while Watson is a former surgeon whose medical acumen comes in handy.

–Jay Leno

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“It’s Opening Day of the U.N in New York...Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is here. He says he hates gay people and he

Friday, September 21st Dredd 3D: (R) In a futuristic America, “judges” are the new police force. These heavily armed judges serve as judge, jury and executioner

Christina Hendricks, one of the main actresses in Mad Men, a four-time primetime Emmy award winner for Most Outstanding Drama.

mium channel programming like Girls and Veep for the comedy awards.

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hates Jews. Boy is he in the wrong town.”

–David Letterman “On Saturday, Mitt Romney took some time off from campaigning to watch his grandson’s soccer game. Though it got awkward when one team pulled their goalie and Romney was like, ‘Look at that – another job lost under President Obama.’”

–Jimmy Fallon “Obama joked this week that Bill Clinton, who has been campaigning for him, should be appointed to the role of Secretary of Explaining Stuff. Hey, you know what’s another good name for that position? President.”

–Seth Meyers “A recent poll found that most Americans believe President Obama would be a more loyal friend than Mitt Romney. In other words, Obama is the guy holding your hair back in the bathroom while Romney uploads the drunk photos to Facebook.”

–Jimmy Fallon “In Yemen, a U.S. drone strike has killed al-Qaida’s number two leader, the sixth second in command the U.S. has killed. This is one area where Obama can say he definitely is creating jobs.”

–Conan O’Brien

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CLASSIFIED Help Wanted

Real Estate for Sale

Advertising Telemarketing: Cutting-edge full-color weekly newspaper in Nassau County has opening for an effective, experienced and ambitious phone sales professional. Position entails telemarketing sales of display and directory advertising to area businesses. Prior experience required. Good prospecting and closing skills essential. Friendly, pleasant work environment, great group of people. Great product to sell. Base plus commissions. Part-time/flex-time OK. Contact Maury at 516-341-0445 or maury.warshauer@standardli.com. Ad Sales: Sitting around waiting for that next big opportunity? Getting bored of daytime TV, Facebook and job sites? Looking for a challenge, want to make a few dollars and work with some nice people? If you can sell and know something about the media, we’ve got a really spiffy weekly newspaper and website in an affluent part of Nassau County that is looking for a couple of can-do, knowhow-to-close ad salespeople. You’ll earn a base salary and commissions right from dollar one and you’ll have no end of support and encouragement. Zap us with your resume and cover letter. We can start you right away and get you off your couch with a reason to get up and get dressed in the morning. Please send resume and cover letter to Ads@standardli.com.

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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 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 516-3740100 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 516-374-0100 Hewlett Neck: Elegant and Classic Center Hall Colonial recessed on beaut treelined street in Old Wdm vic. 5BRs, 3.5Bths. Lovely entry foyer. Spac EIK, FDR, lg LR, Lg Den/fpl, fin bsmt. Fab lush grounds w/room for IGP. All sys. $1.275M JanKalman.com 516-569-5651 Inwood: 3BR, 1.5Ba, EIK, New Roof w/10yr Wrty., New Heater…$325K – Realty Executives 1st (516) 881-7700 www.rex1st.com 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: 4BR, 2Ba, Frplc, Hdwd Flrs., M/D w/permits, Wine Cellar… $440K - Realty Executives 1st (516) 881-7700 www.rex1st.com Lawrence: NEW!! Most Spectacular 7 BR Exp Ranch on Sprawling 1.35 Acre Prop with Beautiful 2000 Sq Ft, 2 BR, 2 Bth Carriage House.IG Saltwater Pool, Outdoor Kit, Patio & Mini Golf..$2,995,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516238-4299 Lawrence: REDUCED!! Professsional Residence with 4 Room Office. 4 BR, 2.5 Bth CH Colonial, Updated EIK,SD#15, Near All Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship..$699K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Lawrence: The Plaza, Beautiful and immaculate 1 bedroom, New 1.5 baths, parquet wood floors, terrace, lots of closets including 2 walk-ins, pool, in prestigious 24 hr. doorman building. $359,000 Morton Haves 516-3740100 Lawrence:New! 5 Bdrm Bi Level Home On Quiet Child Friendly Country St,Beautiful Lg Property $799k MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 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. Call Lori & Associates 516-791-8300 Lawrence: Coop, Garden Apt, Large 1Bedroom w/lg foyer, Lr, Dr, Kit $89,000. Call Lori & Associates 516-791-8300 Long Beach: 7BR, 4Ba, FBsmt, Newly renovated, Terrace off Mst BR … $599K - Realty Executives 1st (516) 881-7700 www.rex1st.com Lynbrook: Wyndahm Lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Top floor – elevator building $295,000 Morton Haves 516374-0100 Lynbrook: Wyndahm 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. Also for rent $229,000 $1650/mo Morton Haves 516374-0100 Lynbrook: 3BR, 2Ba, Fin. Recreation Room, Cedar Closet, Util. Rm..$375K – Realty Executives 1st (516) 881-7700 www.rex1st.com Lynbrook: 3BR, 1.5Ba, EIK, FFBsmt, Hardwood flrs., Htd Encl Porch….$379K – Realty Executives 1st (516) 881-7700 www.rex1st.com North Woodmere: Stunning all renovated Ranch. Vltd ceils, sparkling h/w flrs. Open flow. 3BRs, 2Bths. Master Bth w/radiant heat. Price Reduced! $415K JanKalman.com 516-569-5651 North Woodmere: REDUCED!! 4 BR,2.5 Bth Hi Ranch in SD#14.Ext EIK, LR,FDR & Family Rm, CAC, HW Flrs..$438K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 North Woodmere: Mint 5 Bdrm Woodmere 400,New Eik, Den, Finished Basement Wonderful Location. New Roof,Gutters And Front Walkway. $799k MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 North Woodmere: 5BR, 3Ba, FDr, Den w/Fireplace, Balcony, EIK..$699K – Realty Executives 1st (516) 881-7700 www. rex1st.com North Woodmere: 5BR, 3Ba, Lge EIK w/sep. entr. to Deck, Den w/Frplce ... $529K – Realty Executives 1st (516) 8817700 www.rex1st.com Rockville Centre: First Time On The Market Mint Colonial In Sd #21. 4 Br, 3 bth. $849K VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Valley Stream: NEW TO MARKET! 4 BR, 1.5 Bth Brick Colonial Completely Renovated This Year. NEW Gran/Wood EIK,LR,FDR,Den & Fin Bsmt. NEW Windows, Roof, Gas Boiler & HW Htr, Front Walkway, SD#14..$459,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Valley Stream: 3BR, 2Ba, Fully renov. EIK, SS Appl., Hdwd flrs., Brick Patio … $498K - Realty Executives 1st (516) 8817700 Valley Stream: 3BR, 1Ba, Cozy Brick Ranch, EIK … $249,000 to $285,541 - Realty Executives 1st (516) 8817700 www.rex1st.com Valley Stream: 3BR, 1.5Ba, Large Updated EIK, Full Bsmt … $309,999K - Realty Executives 1st (516) 881-7700 www. rex1st.com West Hempstead: 4BR, 2Ba, Excellent Cape Home, Large Updated EIK, $299K - Realty Executives 1st (516) 881-7700 www.rex1st.com Woodsburgh: 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 516-238-4299 Woodsburgh: 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: Traditional Mint Home With Architectural Beams, Wood Floors And Fireplace, New Eik, New Bths, Beautifully Landscaped Park Like Property $1.299M MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 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. $795,000 Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Woodsburgh: 6BR, 4Ba, Gym, Sauna, Den, Fireplace, Jacuzzi..$749K - Realty Executives 1st (516) 881-7700 Woodsburgh: Sprawling 6BR,3Bth Expanded Ranch set on exquisite waterview prop. Lg Den o’looking grounds. Bsmt. Must be seen! Price Slashed! $795K JanKalman.com 516-569-5651 Woodmere/Hewlett Neck: 1 acre lot for sale. Walk to all. Call for details. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516569-4980 Old Woodmere: Classic 3Bdrm center hall colonial on huge country like property. Exquisite custom kitchen, oversized den. Great open flow. Walk to all.Must see. PRESENT ALL OFFERS!REDUCED TO $599K Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Old Woodmere: Grand 5 Bdrm Brick C/H Col On Tree Lined St With Lg Flr/Fpl, Fdr, Den, High Ceilings, Hardwood Floors,New Windows, Gutters Leaders And More $799k MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 Old Woodmere: AAAA loc. Great block. Classic C/H Col set on beaut deep prop. 4BRs up, 3.5Bths, Great EIK, bsmt. Price Break! $825K JanKalman.com 516569-5651 Woodmere: Bright & spac 4BR,2.55Bth Split. Beaut updtd EIK w/granite flr & entry to deck Overlooking Private Lake & Nature Preserve. H/W flrs thruout, Lrg MBR.All Sys.Must see! $530K JanKalman.com 516-569-5651 Woodmere: Beaut C/H Col on fab deep prop in desir Old Wdm. Great blk. 4BRs up, spac FDR, Spac EIK, Den, Bsmt. Sys.Price Slashed! $825K JanKalman. com 516-569-5651 Woodmere: 3BR, 2Ba, Den, 2Car Garage, Brick Patio,

Porch… $398K – Realty Executives 1st (516) 881-7700 www.rex1st.com Woodmere: 6BR, 3Ba, FDr, Large New EIK, Walk-In Closets, Hdwd flrs., …$758K - Realty Executives 1st (516) 881-7700 www.rex1st.com Woodmere: 5BR, 2.5Ba, Frplc, Vltd Ceilings w/skylights, Inground pool, Cedar Deck …$725K - Realty Executives 1st (516) 881-7700 www.rex1st.com Woodmere: REDUCED! 4 BR,2.5 Bth Ranch on 1/4 Acre Parklike Property. Beautiful, Sunny Family Rm w/ Vaulted Ceiling/Fpl.HW Flrs,SD#14.. $519K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Woodmere: DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION! 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. $550K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516238-4299 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: Mint condition. 1 bedroom, full bath, open kitchen, 1st floor, fully furnished $149,000 Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Woodmere: 2BR, EIK, W/D in unit. Nice Windows w/Golf Course views. High Ceilings $325,000 Morton Haves 516374-0100 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: 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: “New Construction” Two minute walk to shul. Classic 6Bdrm/4.5 Btah. Center hall colonial. Fabulous entry foyer.Nine foot ceilings. LR with ! replace. Large formal DR. HugeKosher EIK. Full height basement. Top of the line. Must see.Walk to Young Israel and Aish. Come view the plans and speci! cations. $1M+ Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Woodmere: “New Construction” Custom built 6BR/4.5 Bth. Grand entry foyer. Huge Kosher EIK. High ceilings. Master suite with oversized master bath with Jacuzzi and shower. Come walk through the house. $1M+ Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Woodmere: Co-op. Accross from the Woodmere LIRR, Elevator building, 1 Bedroom, 1 New Bath, Lr/Dr, New Kit. $99,000. Call Lori & Associates 516-791-8300 Woodmere: Coop, elevator building, Studio w/lots of closets, Kit, Bth $45,000. Call Lori & associates 516-791-8300 Woodmere: Coop, Elevator building. Huge 1Br, 1Bth, Lr, Fdr, Eik, Hardwood floors, washer/dryer $99,000. call Lori & Associates 516-791-8300 Woodmere: Wide Line Multi Level Home On Beautiful CulDe-Sac 4 Bdrms Lg Eik Den Basement $699k MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 Woodmere: Wide Line Multi Level Home On Beautiful Cul-De-Sac 4 Bdrms Lg Eik Den Basement Magnificent And Dramatic 5 Bdrm Contemprary Col With Scenic Water Views, Soaring Ceilings And Windows 5,000 Sq Ft Of Beautiful Living Space $899K MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306

Real Estate for Sale Cedarhurst: 4 BR,2.5 Bth Split, Updtd EIK,Full Basement, 2 Car Garage,HW Flrs,CAC. Near Shops, Trans & Worship..$550K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Cedarhurst: PRICE REDUCED!! 5 BR,3 Bth Split on Lovely Property in SD#15. Updtd EIK, LR w/ Vaulted Ceiling, FDR & Family Rm.Lots of Room For Expansion..$569,900 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Cedarhurst: 4BR, 2.5Ba, Fireplace, FDr, Den, FFBsmt w/ Ose..$525K – Realty Executives 1st (516) 881-7700 www. rex1st.com Cedarhurst: 5BR, 3Ba, FFBsmt, Jacuzzi, FDr, New Boiler & Copper Piping …$635K – Realty Executives 1st (516) 8817700 www.rex1st.com Cedarhurst: Spacious Studio Co-Op, 2nd floor Elevator Bldg, Lge LR, … $65K – Realty Executives 1st (516) 8817700 www.rex1st.com Cedarhurst: 3BR, 1.5Ba, Great Starter Home, EIK, Lge Backyard …. $245K – Realty Executives 1st (516) 881-7700 www.rex1st.com Cedarhurst: Tremendous potential large 4br, 3ba home. CAC $485,000 Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Cedarhurst: Centrally located this lovely 3 bedroom spacious home boasts of new kitchen, gas heat, quiet street. $589,000 Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Cedarhurst: Cedar Bay Park-totally renovated mint condition 4 BR split level. Main floor bedroom and bath. New windows, new roof, marble baths, finished basement. Great yard. Must see. Walk to all. Ask $599k. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Cedarhurst: Charming 3 bdrm col ,attic ,basement, lg rooms $410K MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 Cedarhurst: New! Wide Line Split With Double Height Entry 4 Bdrms 1 Level, Main Lvl Den Full Basement Walk To Worship, Shopping And Transportation. Prestigious CulDe-Sac $815K MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 East Rockaway: Two Floor Rental. Both Floors Have 2 Bedroom, Kitchen, Bath, Full Size Laundry Machines. Zoned For Business/Office Or Residential. $279,000 Very Motivated. Morton Haves 516-374-0100 East Rockaway: Home in excellent condition. Open flow layout. Large den. $710,000 Morton Haves 516-374-0100 East Rockaway: Diamond Condition Colonial With Extended First And Second Floor. This Home Was Completely Renovated Within The Last 10 Years. $799,000 Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Far Rockaway: Spacious 3 bdrm home + den attic, basement $400’s MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 Franklin Square: 4BR, 2Ba, FDr, Den, 2 Drvwys, Large Backyard …$424,999 - Realty Executives 1st (516) 8817700 Hempstead: 3BR, 3Ba, LR w/Fireplace, FDr, EIK, FFBsmt Ose, 2 Car Garage … $375K - Realty Executives 1st (516) 881-7700 Hewlett/East Rockaway: 3 BR,3 Bth CH Col on Lovely St in SD#20,Fin Bsmt..$519K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516238-4299 Hewlett/East Rockaway: Property Lovers Delight! 4 BR,3.5 Bth Colonial in SD#20(Waverly Pk)..$599K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett: 4BR, 2.5Ba, LR w/Fireplace FDr, Den, New Roof, New Windows, Hardwood Floors … $499K - Realty Executives 1st (516) 881-7700 Hewlett: 3BR, 1Ba, New Cac, Granite EIK, Wood floors, Fenced Yard…$400K – Realty Executives 1st (516) 8817700 www.rex1st.com Hewlett: Totally Renovated 5 BR, 3 Bth Colonial in SD#14. Open Floor Plan. 2 Story Entry Foyer, Large Bedrooms, Circular Driveway & Beautiful Landscaping..$589K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett: Mint 5 BR, 4 Bth Split in Old Woodmere Area. SD#14.Move Right in! $769K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516238-4299 Hewlett: 3 BR, 2 Bath Colonial in Old Woodmere Area. Updtd Country EIK, Fin Bsmt, Great Location & Nice Yard, SD#14..Near Shops, Trans & Worship..$485K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett: FIRST TIME ON Market! Spacious 3 BR,2 Bth Coop, LR,FDR,New Gran/Wood Kit/Breakfst Nook,Enclosed Porch & Patio,SD#14,W/D, Priced to Fly!... $249K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett: 4 BR, 3.5 Bth CH Colonial w/ Lagre EIK & Den, LR/ Fpl,FDR,& Fin Bsmt.Beautiful Property, Owner Willing to Participate in First Year Taxes! SD#14 $579K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett: REDUCED!! 2 Br, 2 Bath Co-op in Hewlett Townhouse, 24 Hr Doorman, Valet Pkg, IG Pool, Near All..$369K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett: 2 BR, New Bath Co-op, Indoor Parking, Storage, Terrace,W/D Just Outside door, Near LIRR & Shops, SD#14..$134K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett: This Home Is Bigger Than It Looks! 5 Bedrooms! Over 1800 Square Feet! Cedar Closet. Formal Dining Area. 4 Floors! $450,000 Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Hewlett: Beautiful ranch on oversized property with patio. 2 1/2 garage with great storage, living room with fireplace, L- shaped dining room, kitchen with large eating area, 3 brs,3 ba’s, large great room with stone fireplace $579,000 Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Hewlett: 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: Garden Town, Spacious Five Room Garden Apartment Featuring Two Bedrooms And An Open Feel. The Large Terrace Overlooks Private Peaceful Views Providing An Escape To The Everyday Bustle. Easy Access To Parking With Underground Parking Available. $125,000 Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Hewlett: Mint 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Updated open Kitchen, high hats, New neutral carpet. $109,000 Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Hewlett: Town House, Price Reduced! Motivated Owner. Beautiful 1 Bed 1.5 Bath With Enclosed Terrace, Newly Renovated Granite Kitchen, New Bath, Washer/Dryer, $169,500 Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Hewlett: Town House, Picture perfect with crown molding. New everything. 2 enclosed terraces. 24Hr doorman, Maintained IGP. Duplex. Open Auction. Best Bid Over $399K Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Hewlett: The Gables Move In Condition. Quiet Location. Walk To Train. $475,000 Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Hewlett: Town House, Fabulous one bedroom two bath. Terrace. Doorman building. UG Valet parking, Card room. $259,000 Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Hewlett: Spacious Apt with large entry and fabulous bonus room. private terrace. Debbie Borgia $225,000 Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Hewlett: Garden Town, 1st floor, Lr, Fdr, New Eik, 2Br, 1 ne Bth, very spacious $175,000, call Lori & Associates 516791-8300 Hewlett: Townhouse, 3 Floors, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Lr, Dr, Eik w/granite countertops, Den, Laundry room, private backyard, 1 car garage $399,000. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Hewlett Bay Park: Prime Location. Spacious Multilevel Home. 5BR, 4.5 bth. Two Master Suites. Beautiful Property.$1.1M VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Hewlett Bay Park: Updated Raised Ranch.6 BR, 5.5 bth. 1 1/4 Acre Park-Like Setting. IGP. Enclosed Patio & BBQArea. $1.695M VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Hewlett Bay Park: WATERFRONT EXCLUSIVE! 9 BR, 5.55 Bath Contemporary Colonial on over 2 Acres. Bulkhead, Dock & Guest Wing...$4,400,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett Bay Park: Private 1.25 Acres Waterfront Property. 4 BR,3.5 Bth Exp Ranch with Open Floor Plan. Chef’s EIK/Great Rm, Main Flr Master Suite, Bi-Level Deck & Hot Tub, 135 Ft Bulkhead..$2,985,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 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! $675,000 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 $869,000 Morton Haves 516374-0100 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: NEW EXCLUSIVE! Waterfront Property on Macy Channel with IG Pool, Dock & Cabana. 5 BR Exp Ranch, 4.5 Bth with Spacious Rms Overlooking Beautiful Waterviews...$1550,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516238-4299 Hewlett Harbor: NEW EXCLUSIVE! Sprawling 5 BR, 5.55 Bth Split on 3/4 Acre Parklike Property with IG Pool, Deck & Cabana.Wonderful Flow for Entertaining Inside & Out..$1,625,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299

Real Estate for Rent Cedarhurst: Nice colonial, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, Llarge EIK with ceramic tile, updated full bath, hardwood floors, nice property, Use of garage and driveway, skylight, pets welcome Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Cedarhurst: Upstairs of a 2 family home. Lr/Dr, Large Eik, 1 Br, 1Bth, All utilities incl cable included. $1500/month call Lori & Associates 516-791-8300 Cedarhurst: Townhouses with Central Air and Heat, and your own washer/dryer in unit. Lr, Dr , kit, 3 Bedroom/2 bath $2295/month . Call Lori & Associates 516-791-8300 Cedarhurst: Townhouses with Central Air and Heat, and your own washer/dryer in unit. Lr, Dr , kit, 2 Bedroom/2 bath $1995/month . Call Lori & Associates 516-791-8300 Far Rockaway: 3 family (3rd floor aparment) 3 Bedroom, 2 Baths, Lr, Dr, Kosher Kit, $1600/month Call Lori & Associates 516-791-8300 Far Rockaway: 1st floor apt in a 6 family. 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Lr/Dr, Eik, $1350/month. Call Lori & Associates 516-791-8300 Hewlett: 2 family house. 3 bedrooms, new kitchen and bath with full ! nished basement. sd14 - $3,000 Also 3 bedroom, new kitchen and bath - $2,500 Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Inwood: 2 Br, 1Bth, Lr, Fdr, Large new Eik, Heat included $1500/month call Lori & Associates 516-791-8300 Inwood: Amazing 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Newly renovated for rent. $3200/Month Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Lawrence: 2nd floor of a 2Br, Lr, Fdr, Lg Eik, 2Br, 1Bth, all utilities included except electric $1550/month call Lori & Associates 516-791-8300 Lawrence: Lovely, clean studio apt on lower level of house. Good closet space, Fpl, W/D, dishwasher, Street parking, Use of backyard, Small pets OK, Rent includes Gas, Electric & Water. Walk to Cedarhurst train station $1150/Month Morton Haves 516-374-0100 Lawrence: Nice 3br, 2ba cottage in the back of Lawrence. $2100/Month Morton Haves 516-374-0100 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. Also for rent $229,000 / $1650/ Month Morton Haves 516-374-0100 North Woodmere: House Rental. HiRanch, water view, 4Br, 3Bth, Lr, Fdr, Eik, Den, Large yard $3300/month call Lori & Associates 516-791-8300 Woodmere: In a house. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Lr/Dr, Lg Eik, All utilities included $1500/ month. Call Lori & Associates 516-791-8300 Woodmere: House Rental on Doctor’s row, 4Br, 3Bth, lr, Fdr, New Kosher Eik $4000/month includes all utilities Call Lori & Associates 516-791-8300 Woodmere: 4 br, 2.5 bath Very quit street. Open flow. Great home for rent $2700/Month Morton Haves 516374-0100

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. Call 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: 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 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. Woodmere: 1,600 sq.ft fully equipped Restaurant in high traffic loc. Full basement. Turn key operation. Municipal and on street parking.Red! $2,700 . Call Rick 516-3192506. Jan Kalman Rlty 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: Bldg For Sale or Rent - MOTIVATED SELLER. 5500 sf can be divided Info: Randy Green 516 295-3000

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The Shy and Petite Elf CONTINUED FROM P. A8 en cleaning up as he was asleep. But that would be another word I have never been called: elf. Last Friday night, however, even that norm was disrupted because of my back. I had taken so much medication right before shabbat had started (to relieve the debilitating back spasms) that I physically could not move. When it was time, therefore, for dinner to begin, I was already asleep. Finally feeling no pain, but in no state to operate heavy machinery had it been any other day of the week, I was neatly tucked into bed with no intention of going anywhere, until my son walked in to my room. Apparently, it bothered him terribly that I was not at the table to begin the traditional Friday night shabbat dinner, complete with wine, chal-

lah and an enormous meal akin to Thanksgiving. “Mommy,” he said, tears in his eyes, “please come downstairs.” Without so much as moving my lips, I told him I could not go anywhere. Persistent, he would not give up. “Please, Mommy,” he said. “Please come downstairs.” Listening to his voice, however, made me realize just how upset he was that I was not at the table with the rest of the family. I told him I needed a couple of minutes, but I would be there. At this point, the medication had taken full effect, I felt absolutely nothing, but was not making complete sense either. It was good enough, however, so off I went. After settling into my seat which is next to his, my son continued. “Ma,” he said, like a doctor about to deliver horrible news to a patient, “I don’t know

how to say this: but I think you might be lazy.” “Mommy - lazy???” said my eldest she said with disbelief, unable to believe what we had all heard. “I don’t think so.” I was curious, however, what made him say that, and so I asked him why he felt that way. “Because every Friday night, you fall asleep on the couch and never make it through dinner,” he replied, “and now you weren’t going to come at all!” We laughed. I explained the issue with my back. I knew he had meant no harm and that the comment was said rather innocently. I took no offense at all. On the other hand, he could have said, “Ma, you’re a hyperactive ball of incredibly frenetic energy that many people ﬁnd overwhelming, scary and often times: annoying.” Now that might have been hard to hear.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CONTINUED FROM P. B4 ourselves: New York chooses a diminished future. A clear example of this can be seen in Assemblyman Weisenberg’s Op-Ed in The Standard (“New York is on the Path to Economic Recovery,” September 7th), in which he announced his support for raising the minimum wage, saying that “studies show that every $1 in wage increase for minimumwage workers results in $3,500 in new consumer spending by that household over the next year.” It is exactly this kind of thinking that cripples New York. Only about ﬁve percent of the workforce works at about minimum wage, so this policy, if Mr. Weisenberg is correct, would have a one year positive impact for ﬁve percent of New York’s workers; however, it would hurt everyone else – and that harm would be longterm. Studies have shown that raising the minimum wage is a misguided policy that leads businesses to hire fewer new workers and to cut back on the hours of the workers they do have. This is a very simple concept that everyone should be able to grasp: if the price of something goes up (in this case, a labor hour), people will use less of it. And, since it only directly impacts people at the minimum wage level, these scale-backs will fall square-

ly on the shoulders of young people – those most likely to hold minimum-wage jobs, and those already hit hardest by this poor economy. Like most efforts to undermine the free market, this policy risks raising the cost of doing business even further and hurts the very people it purports to help. In addition to raising costs of business, the net impact will also see price increases for everyone else as business owners raise prices to offset some of the additional Weisenberg-imposed expense. So, as it is, politicians in Albany, lacking even a rudimentary understanding of the economy, threaten us all with their misguided altruism. But, what can we expect from politicians who extol themselves for closing the state’s spending gap – a gap generated by the spending they proposed and authorized – an action as ludicrous as someone seeking praise for putting out a ﬁre they started themselves. This presentation is only slightly worse than politicians praising themselves for “consecutive, on-time budgets” that came in balanced. Passing on-time balanced budgets that also creates jobs and advances New York should not be an aspirational goal, but the minimum standard we demand from our elected leaders. If this cynical back patting wasn’t just another chapter in

the Democrat’s long-running farce to define good-government down, it could be a comedy routine. New York can do better than the vote for Harvey Weisenberg’s backward vision of recovery. If he really believed New York is on a path to recovery, he’d be working to reestablish New York as a state with thriving business and the place where the American dream really lives and flourishes, like it did for our parents, with common-sense solutions and business-friendly policies, not to the failed ideas of the past. Because Harvey Weisenberg, and his fellow obstructionists in Albany refuse to clear the path, it’s up to the voters this November to force a change of course. We need to reject the status quo our current crop of failed elected leaders fight so hard to protect. Only then can we redirect New York onto an authentic path to recovery that attracts new business, creates more jobs, and ensures that our children will have the opportunities they deserve to achieve their personal vision of the America dream.

Dr. David J. Sussman Lawrence David Sussman is an 18-year trustee on the Lawrence School District #15, and the Republican, Conservative, and Tax Revolt candidate for NYS Assembly (AD20).

Bulldogs Knock Horns off Vikings 48-14 in Season’s Second Win CONTINUED FROM P. A6 on the clock, Richman passed to Jeremy Leguillow for a 48-yard touchdown, making it 20-7. Another pass, this time from Richman to Kevin Dehaney for an

18 yard touchdown, brought the score to 27-7 after the extra point. The Hewlett offense quieted down a bit in the third quarter, scoring only once on a 31 yard pass from Richman to Leguillow, making it 34-7 with the ex-

North Shore defenders chansing Hewlett’s Dimitri Baptiste during their game last Saturday. Photo by Ryan Lavis

tra point. Things didn’t get much better for North Shore in the fourth quarter, as their defense could not stop the fast, passing offense of Hewlett. With 11:26 left in the quarter, Leguilllow intercepted the ball and ran it back for a 65 yard touchdown, making the score 41-7. At fourth and goal with 5:25 seconds on the clock, Hewlett scored again, this time on a twoyard run from Jason Greenvald. Hewlett brought the score to 48-7 after the extra point. North Shore managed to score one more time before the game ended. With 2:10 left in the fourth quarter, North Shore’s Hwan Lee ran ﬁve yards for a touchdown. Magglicco then scored the extra point. But with no chance of mounting a come back, North Shore lost the game at home, as Hewlett’s players celebrated under the hot sun. The Bulldogs face-off against Carle Place at 7:00 p.m. tonight (Friday) under the lights at home at Hewlett High School. Check in with Standardli.com this weekend for scores and updates.

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DINING IN

Quick and Light Holiday Desserts How to Keep from Popping Those Buttons After Big Meals By Eileen Goltz

Special to The Standard

or some reason portion control goes out the window on the Jewish holidays. Four ginormous helpings of brisket and kiski? No problem. Nine hunks of challah slathered in honey? Why not, you can walk it off later when you head back to shul. All in all, the food fest that lasts for four weeks can really take a toll on waistlines, hips and thighs. Nowhere does this manifest itself more than when it comes time to serve dessert. Apple cake, honey cake, cookies, and oh yeah, fresh fruit tarts, cookies and even a piece of mandelbrot or 12 always seem to manifest themselves right in front of you just as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re about to call it a meal and say Birkat Hamazon (grace after meals) and take a nap. Well my fellow travelers on the path to weight watchers, the following recipes all offer bite sized portions of wonderful desserts so that if you serve them plated with a some cut up melon or berries youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a nice end to a meal that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have you loosening your belt or popping a few buttons. Just hide the leftovers.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BITES (dairy or pareve) â&#x20AC;˘ 1 cup butter or margarine, melted â&#x20AC;˘ 2 cups white sugar â&#x20AC;˘ 4 eggs â&#x20AC;˘ 1 tablespoon vanilla â&#x20AC;˘ 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder â&#x20AC;˘ 1 cup ďŹ&#x201A;our â&#x20AC;˘ 1/4 teaspoon salt â&#x20AC;˘ 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Filling: â&#x20AC;˘ 1 cup corn syrup â&#x20AC;˘ 1 cup creamy peanut butter â&#x20AC;˘ 2 tablespoons honey â&#x20AC;˘ 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar

Chocolate Caramel Bites

Peanut Butter Frosting: 6 cups powder sugar 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup milk or non dairy substitute Preheat oven to 350. Line 4 mini mufďŹ n tins with mini cupcake liners. In a bowl combine the melted margarine and sugar and mix to combine. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix to combine. Add the cocoa, ďŹ&#x201A;our, salt and baking powder. Mix just until combined. Fill the cupcake liners about 3/4 full. Bake 16 to18 minutes, until â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

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No-Bake Raspberry Tart set. Remove from oven, and cool slightly. Using a teaspoon or a small melon baller, make a well in the center of each brownie Combine all the ďŹ lling ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly then remove from the heat. Working quickly, ďŹ ll the well in each cupcake. If the ďŹ lling hardens, just reheat it slightly. For the frosting combine all ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until smooth. If it is too thick, add additional milk, 1 tablespoon at a time. You can pipe the frosting on or swirl it with a knife. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve. Makes 45 to 48

and butter until blended. Spoon the sugar mixture into the 24 greased mufďŹ n cups. Place 3 pineapple pieces into the prepared cups. Put a cherry half cut side down in the center of the pineapple pieces. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and the saved pineapple juice. Whisk to combine. Spoon the batter over pineapple pieces, ďŹ lling 3/4 full. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool no more than a minute the ďŹ&#x201A;ip over onto cooling racks. Makes 24

â&#x20AC;˘ 8 large marshmallows â&#x20AC;˘ 8 mini marshmallows Preheat oven to 350. Butter a 9-inch square cake pan; line with parchment paper, allowing a 2-inch overhang. Make the cakes: In a bowl combine the ďŹ&#x201A;our, wheat germ, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In the bowl of an electric mixer combine the butter, brown sugar, and honey and beat until pale and ďŹ&#x201A;uffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix. Add the ďŹ&#x201A;our and mix to combine. Do not over mix. Spread the batter into the prepared pan; smoothing the top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in pan 15 minutes. Lift the cake out and place on a cooling rack. This cake be made up to a day ahead. Cut out 8 rounds with 2 1/4-inch cutter and 8 rounds with 7/8-inch cutter. Transfer the round to a baking sheet lined with parchment. Make the glaze: Put chocolate in a small bowl. In a small pan combine the cream and corn syrup and heat until just simmering. Pour the warm mixture over the chocolate; stir until chocolate has melted. Let cool, stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes. Spoon a dollop of the glaze over each cake and large marshmallow, spreading so it runs down sides. Stack: large cake, large marshmallow, small cake, mini marshmallow. Makes 8

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• THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD • SEPTEMBER 2127, 2012

YOUR FIVE TOWNS SEVEN DAY FORECAST

Your 7-Day Five Towns Forecast FRIDAY FRI. NIGHT SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Sunshine; pleasant

Partly cloudy

A couple of t-storms

A shower possible

High 72°

Low 63°

High Low 78° 62°

High Low 71° 56°

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Mostly sunny

Mostly sunny; nice

Mostly sunny Mostly cloudy

High Low 69° 57°

High Low 72° 61°

High Low 74° 61°

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High Low 72° 50°

Shown is Friday’s weather. Temperatures are Friday’s highs and Friday night’s lows.

Norwalk 72/58

White Plains Greenwich 74/57 74/59 Huntington Mt.Vernon Paterson 72/59 77/60 Ronkonkoma 76/59 72/57 New York 75/63 Bay Shore 75/58 Jamaica Lindenhurst 73/61 73/60 Staten Island 76/62 Red Bank 72/62

Riverhead 72/54

Patchogue 72/59

FREE EVERY FRIDAY

Greenport 70/58 Oyster Bay 74/60

Southampton 70/57 Glen Cove 75/62 Roslyn 74/61

Plainview 73/60 Mineola 74/61

Hempstead 74/61 Hewlett Woodmere 74/62 73/62 Cedarhurst 72/63

Levittown 74/60 Oceanside 74/62

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Five Towns Milk Tracker

For The Week of September 21, 2012

Average Prices per Gallon of Whole, Skim, and Low Fat (1%) USA Gasoline (Inwood) CVS Pharmacy (Cedarhurst) CVS Pharmacy (Woodmere) Trader Joe’s (Hewlett) Brach’s (Lawrence) Food Town (Hewlett)

$3.25 $3.59 $3.59 $3.79 $3.99 $3.99

Glatt Farm (Lawrence) Gourmet Glatt (Cedarhurst) Key Food (Woodmere) Stop & Shop (Inwood) King Kullen (Hewlett) The Barn (Hewlett) Smitty’s (Woodmere) LOCAL AVERAGE LOCAL SEPTEMBER AVERAGE

$3.99 $3.99 $3.99 $3.99 $4.19 $4.59 $5.49 $4.03 $4.02

Five Towns Gas Tracker Your Guide to Where the Cheapest and Most Expensive Gas is Station

Regular

Station

Premium

Sunoco 1291 Peninsula Boulevard and Mill Road

$4.05 10 cents more for credit

BP 336 Rockaway Turnpike & Nassau Expressway

$4.43 Cash and credit are same price

Hess 500 Burnside Avenue & Doughty Boulevard

$4.09 Cash and credit are same price

Hess 500 Burnside Avenue & Doughty Boulevard

$4.39 Cash and credit are same price

Mobil 605 Burnside Ave & Nassau Expressway

$4.10 Cash and credit are same price

Sunoco 1291 Peninsula Boulevard and Mill Road

$4.35 10 cents more for credit

Getty 1784 West Broadway and Franklin Avenue

$4.13 Cash and credit are same price

Getty 1784 West Broadway and Franklin Avenue

$4.31 Cash and credit are same price