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October 2006

Dina Lohan “Long Island’s Super Mom” Celebrity Photographs by Patrick McMullan

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Publisher’s Letter

Living Your Dream…. Angela Susan Anton, Publisher & Editor The October issue of Boulevard is a tremendous accomplishment for Anton Community Newspapers, our staff and for me personally. I have seen a great deal in my life and experienced some amazing moments, but I cannot think of anything (excluding my wonderful children) more exciting than Boulevard in its new magazine format. It all started with a dream that I have had for many years … The dream of publishing a beautiful full color magazine that offered a different look than those on the market. A magazine so exciting that each and every one of you, our loyal readers, would look forward to reading it. I can honestly say that our new Boulevard, in its easy-toread format, should provide you with hours of enjoyment. Our October issue offers you a preview of what you can expect. The feature article is about Dina Lohan, the glamorous and gorgeous mother of Lindsay Lohan, today’s version of the “IT” Girl. Dina is a celebrity in her own right and is currently working on a book and TV show in addition to her role as the mother of Lindsay, Michael, Aliana and Dakota. October’s Boulevard magazine will also feature articles on lifestyles from Montauk to New York City. Our photographs will feature today’s top celebrities and personalities from coast to coast... You will also be able to read insightful reviews about fabulous resorts, restaurants, parties, and people. Of course, Boulevard will continue to feature articles on food, the arts and education as well as the amazing people who help make our area great... I consider myself blessed, waking each morning and doing the things that I love, and being able to help my community! Dreams are important in all our lives! They give us reason to go on and to fully realize our potential. Fulfilling your dreams does not require that you start off with tons of money, or with movie star good looks. It does require persistence, and the ability to disregard naysayers who tell you it can’t be done. Boulevard is not an overnight success; rather, it is the culmination of years of trial and error, and tailoring our magazine to the needs of you our readers... I thank each and ever y one of you for your loyalty and feedback. You are the biggest reason for this dream being realized! Thank You Angela Susan Anton, Publisher and Editor

PUBLISHER/EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Angela Susan Anton GENERAL MANAGER William M. Delventhal, Jr. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/ ASSISTANT TO PUBLISHER Jason Feinberg VP SYSTEMS Tom Baade EDITOR Dagmar Fors Karppi ART DIRECTOR Paul Scheuer LAYOUT DESIGNER Lucia D’Onofrio PHOTO EDITOR Jeremy Grand CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Tom Albright Victoria Caruso Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg Barry Kay Christina Morris Doug Pierce Joe Rizza Ron Rizzo Bob Ronzoni Michael Russo Dr. Robert Scott Venus Quintana CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Jason Feinberg Jim Large Oleg Marsh M. Cyril Morris Victoria Skachinsky Sandra Vigliotti CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER Patrick McMullan

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AMERICANA MANHASSET

Etro is here! Americana Manhasset is officially home to Etro’s fifth boutique in the United States. Located west of the main entrance, the luxurious fall collections of Italian designers Kean and Veronica Etro are housed in a spacious and elegant environment, both sumptuous and sleek. “We are thrilled to house these innovative Interiors: © Jennifer Thomas Images 2006

collections,” said Americana Manhasset senior vice president, Deirdre Costa Major, “especially as there are exceptional offerings for both men and women.” Best known for their extraordinary textiles, paisleys and stripes, Etro’s fall line for men pays tribute to the Tango and Buenos Aires in the 1950’s, while the women’s line celebrates the ornamentation, decoration and textiles worn by the Medicis and Elizabeth I of the 16th century. Both collections convey the spirited aesthetic of the brand as well as Etro’s energetic approach to fashion.

“We are thrilled to house these innovative collections,” – Deirdre Costa Major

Contact AMERICANA MANHASSET’s complimentary Personal Shopping Service at 800.818.6767 or americanamanhasset.com

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 28 Design

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Fashion Cover: Dina Lohan

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The Island

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Photo Gallery

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Celebs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 61 Charity Events Wine & Dine Design

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Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 80

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Americana Manhasset Concours d’Elegance New York’s Most Luxurious Car Show

mericana Manhasset will host the 3rd Annual Americana Manhasset Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, Oct. 8, featuring the following luxury automobile manufacturers: Aston Martin, courtesy of Miller Motor Cars, Bentley and Lamborghini courtesy of Champion Motors, Ferrari and Maserati presented by Ferrari Maserati of Long Island, Porsche on display by Roslyn Porsche and Rolls Royce courtesy of Manhattan Motor Cars Hamptons. The dealers will showcase concept cars and 2007 supercars including: the Ferrari P4/P5 by Pininfarina, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, the Aston Martin Rapide Concept, the Lamborghini special edition Murcielago LP640, the Bentley GT Convertible, the Rolls Royce Phantom EWB, the Spyker C8 and the Porsche 2007 911 Turbo and the Car rera GT. In addition to the dealers, collectors have been invited to bring select cars to compete for Best In Class and Best In Show titles. “The cars slated to compete in this year’s Concours represent the most luxurious and prestigious automotive manufacturers in the world,” said Deirdre Costa Major, creative director for Americana Manhasset. “This event will be a unique opportunity for owners and car enthusiasts alike to share their passion for these exclusive automobiles.” Pininfarina SpA Chairman and CEO Andrea Pininfarina will attend the Concours to present the award for Best In Show during closing ceremonies. Official judging of the Americana Manhasset Concours d’Elegance begins at 10 a.m. Current head of

In anticipation of the upcoming Americana Manhasset Concours D’Elegance on Sunday, Oct. 8, Americana Manhasset's marketing team attended the Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance and the Quail Motor Sport event. The P4/P5 Ferrari by Pinninfarina made its West Coast debut, and will make its East Coast debut at Americana Manhasset.

the Antique & Collectible Division of Bentley Long Island, Howard Krimko will serve as Chief of Judges for the event. The results of the competition

and the award presentation, courtesy of Tiffany & Co., will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the north side of the shopping center.

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DESIGN

Big, Bold and Taming the Space Welcome to DESIGN… Meet Richard Piemonte, a talented New York designer with an international clientele. Piemonte’s feature will launch Boulevard’s DESIGN section where the creative work of interior designers, architects as well as home furnishing will be presented. If an item has a place in your Home we will find a spot to showcase it in our DESIGN coverage, so be sure to stay TUNED…

By Christina D. Morris he North Shore has its share of big, beautiful, houses. One such Locust Valley beauty features the design work of Richard L. Piemonte; a designer frequently featured in House Magazine for his creative impact. A recently completed North Shore property set on three and a half rolling acres with pool and tennis court, is one-level living with brick façade checkerboarded with French door-windows, and multiple roof heights. Indoors, the ceiling heights make a statement; the low is 14-feet, the high, 23-feet. The double door entrance introduces two long hallways, to the right the dining room, kitchen and family room, to the left the bedroom wing. Rich, claret-toned walls were given a luster stone finish, which covered a polished marble. Fluted columns frame the door. Custome designed hallway runners feature a shell design in sienna with claret detailed border. The round hallway area rug further defines the intentional use of these bold colors.

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A country kitchen with lots of charm. Photographer: Oleg Marsh

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This decorative vanity in the powder room along with the fabric ceiling treatment is visually pleasing. Photographer: Oleg Marsh

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New York City apar tment dwellers challenge designers to down-scale furnishing and accessories for the illusion of space; Piemonte’s challenge was the reverse. The living room’s amenities included a floor to ceiling Palladian window soaring 23-feet anchoring the rear of the room, a barrel ceiling, floor-to-ceiling wall paneling of bleached oak, and a maple floor. Working with these elements, the space begged a designer to integrate balance and scale and to give the room a dramatic focal point. The fireplace was chosen as the focal point and was immediately given an entirely new elegant appearance. Floor to ceiling marble panels were given a new surface with an old world European finish of antique claret sandstone. Antique mirror panels with copper finished rosettes contrast beautifully with the bold surround. A new mantel was enhanced with Regency shell rosettes and claret trim. Piemonte explained, “To bring balance to the space, considering the ceiling height, all the furniture is oversized.” This is apparent in the huge gilt covered wood sconces with parchment shades that ideally fit in their designated spaces. A tall limestone stanchion with an extraordinar y large plant bowl on top could easily be imagined outdoors, yet scale-wise it’s a delightful accessory. Two intimate conversation

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hubs were designed. Entering the living room, a console with matching very tall lamps, introduce a pair of claret chenille sofas festooned with large contrasting sienna velvet and silk pillows. A pair of tallbacked damask-patterned chenille chairs complements the setting and surrounds a large cocktail table. French doors on opposite walls near the Palladian window are where the second conversation hub was created. Dominated by windows, this part of the room relies on the dramatic impact of fabulous draperies. Three-inch rods with gilt finials hold sumptuous claret chenille drapes, with sienna velvet lining and trimmed with chenille boullion fringe. An 1890 Steinway piano becomes the focal point in this area. Across the room, a damask patterned sienna chenille sofa is joined by a glass inlayed cocktail table and a pair of claret toned, stripped moiré, upholstered chairs. Piemonte’s integration of rich, bold colors succeed in diffusing the impact of the room’s existing materials. The canvas on which living room ensembles rest is an outstanding, custom designed and dyed, oversized sienna wool area rug, with oak leaf pattern, trimmed with claret detail. Both carefully designed sitting areas convey an inviting aura of comfort and tranquility. The bold use of various shades of sienna and claret was continued into the dining room. The taming of both

“New York City apartment dwellers challenge designers to down-scale furnishing and accessories for the illusion of space;

Piemonte’s challenge was the reverse.” space and height in the living was not necessary in the dining room, which was already a more traditional size. To give scale to the room, a domed ceiling with gold leaf trim was added. An exquisite hand-carved Italian reproduction chandelier with 16 lights makes an impressive statement. French wallpaper in pale claret stripes adds warmth to the room. A wall of French doors and windows are dressed with the same opulent draperies utilized in the living room. A round fruitwood table invites intimate conversation via eight tall-backed chairs in sienna corduroy with antique brass nail trim and suede backs. The area carpet is a duplicate of that in the living room. An attractive buffet chest displays a pair of Italian antique, bronze finished, candelabras each with ten electrified lights. A terra cotta cherub statue adds a touch of whimsy as it is reflected in gold and silver reverse process antique mirror. The powder room was given a complete renovation. A gathered fabric ceiling was added, from which a gilt English chandelier hangs. A magnificent antique Bombay vanity chest is topped with a sand stone top and sink. Polished limestone floor tiles are accessories with Rosa Novona detail. The height of the room was given balance by the addition of a pair of giant torch sconces with custom designed lampshades that frame an elegant gilt framed mirror with Regency shell motif. A serene approach to the master suite is delivered with the four-poster and luxury fabrics. Photographer: Oleg Marsh

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Warm colors make a bold statement in this distinctive living room.

The long hallway isolates the ensuite master bedroom wing. Silk stripped moirĂŠ wallpaper shimmers as one enters this spacious boudoir dominated by an oversized, hand-carved, oak four-poster bed. The silk bedding ensemble features monochromatic shades of sienna. Oversized night tables display tall antique Baccarat crystal based lamps. A wall of French doors and windows leads to the patio and pool. Voluminous hand-embroidered silk drapes, in lustrous rich sienna with Kingston valance, are trimmed with silk tassels. A tall oak armoire shares a wall with a cozy fireplace and a pair of chenille chairs, one with ottoman, is sized to respect the space and height of the room. Providing even more light into the room are windows overlooking the front garden. Here a round table displays silk coverings with boullion fringe and extraordinary floral bouquet. The most recently completed section of the house was the kitchen. Those impressive shades of sienna and claret are found in whimsical French wallpaper festooned with pomegranates, pears, and grapes. Corresponding drapes frame an L-shaped section of the room that anchors a breakfast/dining area. A long upholstered window seat in 12

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plaid adds interest to the room. The plaid shows up on tall-backed upholstered chairs with woven leather backs that surround the round table. Another fabulous chandelier of intricate wrought iron, an Italian reproduction adds a rustic tone to this inviting setting. The fruitwood finished cabinets were custom designed. The double door refrigerator features mirrored paneling. Tumbled sandstone was used as a back splash, and above the Viking stove, a fruit mural, hand painted by Sal Moccia, adds a fetching touch. A large center isle with vegetable sink and counter tops are topped with distressed granite with wonderful bold shades in the sienna family. As with other rooms in the house, bringing the appropriate scale to the kitchen took precedent. Floor tiles, 18 x 18 with pillow finish, were used with an enlarged grout to accentuate the overall rustic appearance. As the title indicates, this house is big; Piemonte added the bold palette of colors and furnishing all resulting in a beautiful legend for decades to come. Credits: Richard L. Piemonte, Design Associatesâ&#x20AC;ŚWall Finishes, Angela Giardelli

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Seasonal Settings

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Tired of that old place card! Easy and beautiful solution, just put it on the chair back. This way it doesn’t take up more room on the table and plus it looks amazing! Tip, use same color flowers and ribbon, this will tie your whole table together.

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This is a solid look for the upcoming season. Also depending how you decorate your table, you can make this work throughout the winter season! Joseph Abboud Stoneware Plates $12 each, Home Essentials Bamboo charger $22, Krosno olive wine glass $9.99, Calvin Klein place mat $15, Bloomingdale’s own Silver Tray $30. I found this amazing at Bloomingdale’s, I wish I could have photographed everything. See for yourself and visit www.bloomingdales.com

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eet the newest member of the Kolson’s long list of manufacturers that’s on display in Kolson’s showrooms, located at 653 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck. Julien … makes choosing the right kitchen sink easy. Why? Because they have been the leading manufacturer of stainless steel commercial kitchens since 1946. Now they have taken their superior technology and brought commercial applications to the residential home. Each sink is made of 16-gauge premium stainless steel for strength and elegant cur ves and welldesigned beauty. You can say Julien kitchen sinks are strong enough for commercial kitchens … but beautiful enough for your home!

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FASHION Tamara Pogosian Fashion Show Benefits 9/11 Kids

igh-end women’s and menswear designer, Tamara Pogosian, unveiled her Spring 2007 collection in conjunction with Olympus Fashion Week and added a special flip to the event. “I’m extremely excited and honored that my collection was chosen to grace the r unway at Olympus Fashion Week. The Spring 2007 collection featured 12 looks for men and 38 looks for women, geared toward the style conscious individual,” Ms. Pogosian said. “It is with great respect that I worked with the nonprofit organization Tuesday’s Children to dedicate this season’s show to those young people who so unfortunately lost a parent on September 11.” Ms. Pogosian asked her guests and friends to make a donation by visiting www.tuesdayschildern.org/events and clicking on the Tamara Pogosian Fashion Show icon. Emmy nominated actress, Leven Rambin, opened and closed the show wearing selected looks from the collection. The show was produced by Kristine Quattrone of Q Events, who also provided the backstage catering. www.tamarapogosian.com

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To the Manor Born: Randi Elyse of Lily Jewelry NY By Dagmar Fors Karppi rowing up in the jewelry business has given Randi Elyse, daughter of Candi and Mark Udell of London Jewelers, a jump start on her career. As London Jewelers third generation, you could say Randi was “To the Manor Born.” Candi Udell said when she was pregnant with her son Scott, she dropped Randi off at their Glen Cove store so she could house hunt. Randi was 4 and when Candi came back she was told Randi announced to the staff, “My dad’s not here so I’m the boss!” Randi had the will and she strengthened it with study. “I really definitely do know a lot about jewelry and fashion, growing up in the business my whole life. I listened at the dinner table and worked in the store weekends. I started using Windex on the display cases to make them shine,” she said. Randi added to her hands-on experience by attending Boston University and New York University, graduating with a BA in Art History and internships with respected design-

The Bouquet bracelet in all its splendor.

ers David Yurman and John Hardy. Today, Randi Elyse Udell has the enviable job of designing jewelry for Lili Jewelry NY. She is their chief designer and therefore is privileged to work with the Lili Cut diamond which is both a signature cut and a stand-alone Randi Elyse Udell brand. The rare, unique and patented flowershaped diamond features 65 facets. Randi explained that diamond cutters take a round Princess diamond and create the Lili cut from it. The unique design is only available through Lili Jewelry NY for which Randi has created a delightful new line. “It’s great that I can have the stones to myself,” Randi said. She has taken full advantage of the flower-like shape to create light and fun-to-wear classic, tailored jewelry. It’s for the customer who wants their bling to blend in quietly. She has found a balance between delicate feminine and new. “Lili Cut is for a real discerning customer,” said Randi. She showed a typical “diamond by the yard” necklace but with a Lili Cut diamond as the center stone. “It is only available at London Jewelers,” she said. A ring is in the cards to match the bracelet. To launch the Lili line, Randi created a million-dollar-design, her Bouquet bracelet. “The first time I saw the finished bracelet I was speechless,” said Randi. The inspiration came from a garden lattice.Crafted of 18 karat yellow, rose and white gold the Bouquet will take your breath away with its 12.81 ct Lili Cut bloom surrounded by 20.ct of diamonds in yellow and pink. There is even a graceful draped bow in rose gold studded with diamonds at each side of the bouquet. Joining Randi at Lili Jewelry NY, is Jane Stabler, her sales associate. She decided to move on with Randi to her new job because she believes in her. “I believe in Randi design-wise. She has that talent to pick the right thing at the right time and bring it to the public - which is why she was hired as a designer and design/trend consultant.” September ~ October 2006

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The Jewelers Bench By Ron Rizzo

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The value of gemstones is directly related to its rarity first, and then its desirability in the marketplace. Truly rare and sought-after gems command the highest prices, as in the case of canary yellow diamonds. The very best intense and vivid yellow diamonds command high prices, and the larger canary diamonds command prices that are strong and undisputable. The same thing has happened to the golden south sea pearl. Own even one golden south sea pearl and you posses a part of nature that is strikingly uncommon, unbelievably beautiful, and definitely unique. Ron Rizzo is an awar d-winning jewelr y designer for over 25 years. Recently relocated to a prominent East Hills, Long Island location the new space is the perfect backdrop for Ron’s incredibly diverse jewelry collections. All of Ron’s jewelry is made on premises and his custom work is unrivaled. Visit Ron Rizzo Jewelr y at 62 Glen Cove Road in East Hills. Call 516-4840030 or visit www.ronrizzo.com for more information.

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How the Soccer Mom and Super Mom Manages Everything By Tom Albright ina Lohan has an unassuming air about her, so much so that it’s disarming. She serenely sails into the restaurant at the Garden City Hotel in Garden City and greets me, friendly, engaging and charismatic. Juggling cell phone calls from her four children she comes across as strangely familiar – as a parent who is in the throes of a typically busy day and must shuttle between various commitments of soccer practice and football games while preparing dinner and being the all around mom. Of course, these recognizable parenting episodes are percolated with what separates her from the rest of the Long Island soccer moms – conference calls to Hollywood studio heads with superstar actress daughter Lindsay, recording sessions

with singer actress daughter Aliana and commercial shoots with Ford model son Dakota. It’s all in a day’s work for Dina who manages to pull it off with grace and style. With an upcoming book titled How to Manage Everything and a talk show in the works about the subtle but important details of life and relationships, Dina is a busy woman. Having spent the last 20 years in show business it’s nothing new for her. As her daughter Lindsay’s movie roles brought the 20-year-old actress to international stardom, the world is taking notice of the Lohans and media and the public are intrigued on where Dina fits into the picture. Who is the matriarch behind this now famous family, and how exactly did she spawn such success?

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The story starts right in Merrick, where she grew up and still lives, after living briefly in Cold Spring Harbor. It was there a young Dina studied ballet and acting while at Sanford H. Calhoun High School. Upon graduation she headed to NYU and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts where she studied with such legends as Mikhail Baryshnikov and Peter Martin. This led to various dance roles on Broadway and other theater jobs while she simultaneously learned the ropes of Wall Street and the financial world. “I had friends that were traders and I was intrigued how the entire business worked. While I was working in theater I just learned as much as I could about both industries in those years,” she says. “It was great training for everything I am doing now and I am in a position to help my children with their careers.”

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Dina married young and had her first child, Lindsay in 1986. Next was Michael 18, Aliana 12 1/2 and Dakota, 10. She taught dance all over Long Island and New York City from specialized dance schools to YMCAs. As she worked with young Lindsay finding jobs in commercials her management skills and show business expertise came in very handy. At that time, 15 years ago, redheads were considered quirky and the industry was focused on blondes. But Dina and Lindsay made it work, finding her parts in Duncan Hines commercials as well as spots for Calvin Klein and The Gap. Although Lindsay wound up in more than 60 commercials she still led the life of a normal child, return30

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ing to Cold Spring Harbor Middle to overstate Dina Lohan’s convicSchool after shooting her first tion to parenting and her commitmovie, The Parent Trap over ment to her children. A single summer break. Her most famous mother, Dina is acutely aware of commercial, a Jello Pudding ad in the fact that success in showbiz has which she starred opposite Bill placed her and her children under a Cosby, took only a day and a half to microscope. Raising four children shoot. Dina emphasizes the short by yourself can be tough enough shoot time to illustrate the point that without the attention - doing it on raising a successful actress by no the world stage can be especially means equals less of a family life. unforgiving. And yet, there is that “People need to realize you can be ever present sense of familiarity as she discusses the realities of the both a normal family and a success Lohan household. When asked in show business. When Lindsay did what the hardest part of mothering The Parent Trap, the director Nancy four children is - her answer won’t Meyers had children of her own and surprise anyone: “Letting them go.” both families were on the set, which was a camp. We bought Michael a dirt bike while we were out shooting in the Napa Valley and everyone just played. He was the only boy and it was all girls, which at the time he hated, but now he wouldn’t,” said Dina. Michael, also an actor and Ford Model, wound up with a cameo role in the movie as ironically, a little boy lost at camp. This seamless integration of family life and show business is even more evident in Dina’s mothering with second daughter, Ali. Aspiring to be as successful an actress and singer as her older sister, 12 1/2 year old Ali recently finished her first solo record, ABOVE: CH Carolina Herrera Off white silk/satin Lohan Holiday, which will dress with black tulle overlay panel on skirt with be released this Christmas embroidered paisley appliques-$1,695.00,18k white gold diamond pave inside out hoops season. It was not unusual $11,900, Exclusively at London Jewelers, Amerifor Ali and her mom to cana Manhasset. 18k white gold Diamond Chopard arrive at Tainted Blue watch $69,650 18k white gold Doris Panos recording studios in diamond Luna Pendant on chain .90ctw $8,535. OPPOSITE: Hirshleifer’s Pamela Dennis black Times Square straight satin/taffeta strapless gown. Platinum fancy from soccer practice and diamond necklace with round, pear and marquis arrange sessions around shaped diamonds 56.65ctw $175.000, Platinum her 6th grade spor ts cushion cut diamond earrings with micro pave bezel 6.34ctw $125,000, and 18k white gold fancy schedule, friends’ birthday diamond waterfall bracelet with round and marquis parties and homework. diamonds 15.44ctw $26,900, 8k white gold Doris It’s actually impossible Panos wide Habibi cigar band 1.20ctw $5,280.

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Perhaps one of the hardest things for any parent is to find the balance between being supportive and providing guidance for your children while letting them make their own mistakes. Dina tells her children that they are in fact living in a world that very much resembles the Mean Girls environment depicted in one of Lindsay’s movies. “Sometimes you have to use a little tough love. Sometimes you have to let them stumble a little bit so they learn to get up. You can’t blame a parent for a child’s actions - all you can do is pray that you taught them morally correct behavior. In my case I try to teach them what was instilled in me by my parents, who were wonderful people and were very close with my children. It’s so rewarding when they get it.” Dina credits much of her moral and social grounding to her own parents – her mother was an Italian immigrant and her father was Irish. Her father, a World War II veteran, put himself through college and became a social worker, founding a Long Island chapter of Big Brothers and was active in the St. Vincent DePaul Society – a social outreach arm of the Catholic Church. Dina and her mother are very close, sharing home cooked meals as frequently as possible where the principle of giving back is found in everything they do. As a little girl, she accompanied her father to soup kitchens and various charity situations, so it was only logical that his granddaughter Ali chose the Ronald McDonald House to 32

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shoot one of her videos. Ali befriended several brave children fighting cancer and had them sing with her. So what’s next for Dina Lohan? She has several projects in the works most notably her upcoming talk show, which is the subject of great interest by network television. She manages Ali’s music career by herself and co-produced her recent holiday record with Grammy winner Chris Christian. A brief tour will follow but none of it will disrupt Ali’s academics in the 7th grade. Dina still plays a major role in Lindsay’s career as she always has. She credits Lindsay with making her own career decisions on projects, but helped her put together the well-oiled machine of agents, handlers, public relations experts and lawyers that have made her one of the most sought after and successful actresses in Hollywood. After several blockbuster movies, (Freaky Friday, Mean Girls), Lindsay is now making more independent films such as Prairie Home Companion for which she received stellar critical acclaim and is now currently in production with her fifth independent movie Bobby about Robert Kennedy. Having recently dropped off Michael at college for his first year, that feeling of letting go was particularly fresh on our afternoon together. But the Lohans are connected even when separated by geography and work. Dina quickly displays plastic beaded bracelets that match nothing in her outfit. They were gifts from Lindsay to her and Ali. The women in the family wear the bracelets until the next time they all see one another, when they will exchange bracelets again so they are still connected even when apart. The boys get tokens small angels, key chains or other items to remind them their family is never far and always in their heart. “I slipped a few things in Michael’s bag he doesn’t know about yet. He will find them later and know exactly who they’re from. Its our way of sticking together.” With that, Dina answers her cell phone and it’s one of her children asking when she will be home. She graciously says her goodbyes to us and rushes Oscar de la Renta: Navy silk taffeta gown adorned with off to be a mom again. black bows- $7,500. Black After she leaves, the satin dorsay strappy heelsintrigue is only greater $475.00, 18k white gold how does this soccer mom Chopard long diamond 2 row swirl earrings 5.43ctw and super mom manage $44,700, 18k white gold ever ything? Good thing Doris Panos wide Habibi cigar she will leave us with her band 1.20ctw $5,280. book….

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Behind the Scenes CREDITS Hair by: Antonio Velotta at the John Barrett Salon in Bergdorf Goodman Manicure: Gina Eppolito for Ginails.com Credits for pictures: ÂŠPatrickMcMullan.com Photographer: Patrick McMullan Photography Assistants: Billy Farrell, Chris Ford Producer: Birch Cooper Stylist: Edwin Pabon Make up: Aaron Mitchell of Bare Escentuals Makeup

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Edwin Pabon, Aaron Mitchell, Jordan Hancock, Birch Cooper, Dina Lohan, Patrick McMullan, Antonio Velotta, Chris Ford and Billy Fitzgerald.

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THE ISLAND Jones Beach to Get Taste of Trump Partners with Carlyle Owner for Catering Hall, Restaurant By Joe Rizza magine a 36,000 square-foot catering and dining hall in the heart of Jones Beach State Park for parties, weddings, business functions and dining. Well, world-renowned developer Donald Trump and Carlyle on the Green owner Steven Carl have. At a press conference at Jones Beach on Sept. 14, Trump and Carl announced a partnership whereby Trump will fund the new Trump On The Ocean catering facility to be built on the Jones Beach boardwalk and Carl will run it. New York State Parks Commissioner Bernadette Castro was all smiles as she called the 18 month project, a win,-win for every single stakeholder that you can think of.” The restaurant and catering hall is said to be a $40 million project, although the costs could increase. It will be located on state land and leased by the state to the developers. Trump said he used to frequent Jones Beach with his friends and parents. “It really hasn’t changed so much and I think that’s what Steve [Carl] and I want to do. We want to make something so beautiful and so magnificent but not so

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much change,” said the legendary real estate mogul. Trump On The Ocean, as the restaurant and catering hall will be called, will replace the old Boardwalk Restaurant. The hall will be available to service parties for 100 to 1,400 guests. There will be a restaurant for the public and an outdoor dining section for beachgoers where bathing suits are perfectly acceptable. “We’re looking to make this the finest banquet and dining facility anywhere in the world,” Trump said. Carl, an East Meadow native, said the Trump On The Ocean is a dream come true. Carl, who said he enjoyed the dining of the original Boardwalk Restaurant, answered the Request for Proposal to develop the site and won the bid. “When I set out two years ago, I had always looked at this as being a place that was totally underdeveloped and could be the place to have weddings, parties and corporate events,” he said. Carl then sought the help of Trump, who, he said, embraced the idea. Carl will bring the business experience he gained r unning Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage State Park to Jones Beach. In response to whether the restaurant will cater to the upper class, Trump said the restaurant is going to appeal to everybody. A sketch of Trump On The Ocean, which will be built on the Jones Beach boardwalk.

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The Magic of Camp… By Doug Pierce ummer has come and gone… Memories are now etched into the minds of hundreds of thousands of campers and their counselors forever. Warm memories of bright sunny days filled with laughter and starr y nights roasting s’mores around the campfire. Summer camps are quiet again. The cabins are empty and the pools have been drained. Top soil has been delivered and the once hustling ball fields have now been re-seeded waiting for next year’s crop of campers. Now the planning begins once again. It seems to be an endless process. Camp directors from coast to coast have begun to evaluate programs, staff and facilities with the central question being, how can we make our camps and the experience for our campers even better next year? The most effective camp directors understand the magic of camp. They understand what makes the environment that we call camp so special, and how camp is so different from the other ten months of the year. An article from the American Camp Associations Media Center entitled The Benefits of Camp speaks clearly to what it called the four “C’s” of the camp community: compassion, contribution, commitment, and character! We as camp owners and directors have been given such a wonderful opportunity to be major impact players in the lives of children. We are able to personally align the philosophy of our camps with our programs and facilities to offer those special teachable moments that leave indelible marks on the lives that we are so privileged to touch. The core values that camps promote aren’t really very different from those of our school communities, or those that parents instill in their children. So, why is it that we in camping continue to hear from scores of parents each year about the measurable successes and personal gains that our campers achieve in a short four or eight week stay at camp? Is it due to the fact that campers and their counselors have been put on an electronic diet, taken away from their digital screens to become an integral part of the bunk, the color-war team, the camp community? Is it that we have been somewhat isolated from the excessive commercialism of television? Or is it that kids simply act differently when they are separated from their everyday routines to

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live under a different set of rules and group values? My best guess is that camp represents all that is real and genuine in life. Camp is a very un-artificial place where children are encouraged to branch out and try new things. Campers are allowed to feel free of failure as they are not graded on their results, only praised for giving it a try! Camp culture stresses sportsmanship and strong citizenship skills, and promotes healthy activities, which teach healthy life habits. Children experience degrees of independence as never before in their short lives which helps them to build personal competencies. Doug Pierce is the third generation owner/director of the Pierce Country Day School & Camp in Roslyn, Pierce Camp Birchmont in New Hampshire and The Maplewood School & Summer Program in Wantagh.

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Calendar of Events at Old Westbury Gardens Norwegian composers including Edvard Grieg. 6:45 pm, guided tour of the Gardens or Westbury House; 7:30 p.m., pre-concert talk. A Meet-the-Artists reception will follow the concert. Registration and prepayment required. $25; $20 Members, Students, and Seniors.

Young Musician’s Concert Sunday, October 22, 3 to 4 p.m. A student from one of the region’s premier music schools will perform in the Red Ballroom. Free with admission, but space is limited. Tickets available at Westbury House on day of concert.

Dog Days Saturday and Sunday, October 28 and 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Looking for the perfect place to walk your dog? Bring your leashed pet to Old Westbury Gardens for a relaxing and amusing day. Designated garden areas only. Dog Days

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Inspiration to Artists Photography Show October 1 - 30 View the Gardens through the photographer’s eyes. To submit artwork, please call 333-0048 ext. 307.

Admissions: Oct 1-Oct 31: $10 General Admission; $8 Seniors; $5 Children (7 to 12), Free for Children 6 and under and members. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gardens’ volunteers lead 45-minute tours of Westbury House and the gardens. House Tours Daily On the hour and half-hour. Garden Tours Daily: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

AKC Agility Dog Trials Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Ladies Kennel Association, dogs compete over a series of ramps, jumps, and obstacles. Only animals registered for the competition will be admitted.

All activities FREE with admission unless otherwise noted.

Fall Boutique Tuesday, October 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Star t your holiday shopping early at a boutique fundraiser hosted by the Friends of Old Westbury Gardens. Luncheon included. Registration required. Please call 333-0048 ext. 308.

Poetica Musica: Songs of Norway Saturday, October 21, 8 p.m. Poetica Musica and the Royal Norwegian Consul General in New York present violin sonatas, cello sonatas, and selected works by

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Autumn Highlights at Planting Fields Naturally Speaking Lecture

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October 25, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Changing Times of Fairleigh: From Residence of George S. Brewster to the Present Day of Hoffman Center. Presented by Paul J. Mateyunas, at Hoffman Center, 6000 Northern Boulevard, Muttontown, $8 lecture/refreshments will be served.

October 14, 2 to 3 p.m. Ever wonder what the names of the plants are that have all the pretty berries growing on them? Well this is the time to find out. Come and walk the grounds with our Arboretum Director Vincent Simeone for an educational hour on, “The Berr y Best of Planting Fields.” $8 members/$10 non-members. Meet at Main Greenhouse

Dahlia Show October 7, 1 to 4 p.m. ;Oct. 8 - noon to 5 p.m. Flower Show and competition featuring Dahlia organizations from the tri-state area. Presented by Mid Island Dahlia Society. Held in the Burns Horticultural Center. Free admission with $6 parking fee.

Fall Foliage at Planting Fields During the month of October park visitors will marvel at the ever-changing landscape as autumn’s colors of reds, golds and yellows appear. A lovely display of fall plants and flowers will be the centerpiece of the main greenhouse. Planting Fields is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For park information call 922-9200.

If Walls Could Talk October 28, 2 to 3 p.m. Have you ever wondered what’s behind some of those doors and where all the light switches are at Coe Mansion? Come tour with the Planting Fields Foundation Collections Manager Marianne Della Croce and see the inside view of this complex mansion. The cost is $8 members/$10 non-members, $4 P.F.F. volunteers. Please register for classes and programs by contacting the education department 922-8676.

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4th Annual Cupcakes by Candlelight Gala

Salsa musicians provide the beat for 4th Annual Children’s Museum Gala. Left to right: Honorary Gala Chair Lewis Ranieri, Honoree John Swainson and Gala Chair Scott Rechler.

At the Long Island Children’s Museum October Is Welcome to My World Month Be guests at LICM this month to see how folks from around the world open their homes and hearts. Ever have a party or celebration? Ever go to a small gathering or an all-out bash? We all receive visitors—some are strangers, some are friends and family—but we all know how to welcome them. All month long the museum will be showing favorite Halloween films to get you in the mood for one of their favorite days of the year. Join them on Saturday, Oct. 28 for the museum’s 5th annual Ghostly Gala.

Bari Koral Presents Family Rock Show Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 at 1:30 p.m. Acclaimed singer/songwriter and Little Stars co-founder Bari Koral debuts her new kid-friendly rock band this month at LICM. Bari and her band will entertain with fun originals and cover songs that are sure to keep kids and grownups swaying and singing along. Bari has been featured in Newsday, Big Apple Parent and Time Out New York. All ages, fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 for LICM members); $5 theater only.

KIDS FIRST! Film Club Long Island Children’s Museum’s 4th annual Cupcakes by Candlelight. Photos by Victoria Skachinsky

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Nassau County Museum of Art Looks at Artists The American Spirit: Paintings by Mort Künstler Through November 5 In The American Spirit: Paintings by Mort Künstler, now at Nassau County Museum of Art (NCMA), the theme of American history is arranged chronologically, spanning the early days of the nation from the Revolution to the Space Age. This reflects the major project that has engaged Cove Neck ar tist Mor t Künstler throughout his career. Künstler’s work is based on his intense research. He is regarded as the world’s foremost Civil War artist: Dr. James I. Rober tson, Jr., the dean of Civil War historians and author of Stonewall Jackson, said “To study his paintings is to simply see history alive....none captures the human element, the aura of leadership, the sense of being there and sharing in the drama quite like Mort Künstler.” NCMA’s 1998 exhibition, The Civil War: The Paintings of Mort Künstler, broke all Especially for You - ©2006. Mort Künstler. Gouache on illustration board. of the museum’s previous attendance records and stands as one of the of paint-encrusted palettes, tubes of oil or acrylic, museum’s top-drawing shows. brushes and interior architecture, all in miniature. The The artist is widely acknowledged for his links to the exhibit includes Fig’s taped interviews with each of his Golden Age of Illustration, to artists such as Rockwell artist subjects. and Leyendecker, but as this exhibition will demonstrate, Künstler’s work is also positioned within the larger Picasso and the School of Paris context of American art. Through the works of Picasso and his contemporaries His techniques and style Picasso and the School of Paris will examine the crucial stand upon the foundarole that Paris played in the development of tion of a long-honored modernism. This exhibition opens at Nassau County American tradition of Museum of Art on Nov. 19 and continues through realism and the premise February 4, 2007. of descriptive literalism. The School of Paris, from 1900 to 1950, encompasses an array of artistic movements which followed Joe Fig Impressionism and which was centered in Paris. PicasLong Island native so, impacted virtually every artist in the School of Paris. Joe Fig’s meticulous Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One diorama-like sculpture Museum Drive (just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A, of famous ar tists’ two traffic lights west of Glen Cove Rd.) in Roslyn studios have received Harbor. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday rave reviews. His works through Sunday. Admission to the main building, the are on view in the Arnold & Joan Saltzman Fine Art Building, is $10 for Contemporary Gallery Launch of the Space Shuttle adults, $8 for seniors (62+) and $4 for children. of NCMA now through Columbia, April 12, 1981, Weekends only there is a $2 parking fee. Call 484-9337 7:00:10 EST. Mort Künstler. Nov. 5. Fig’s construc©1981 Oil on canvas. for information or log into nassaumuseum.com. tions include renderings

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Tilles Center Zoom’s In With Top Performers Lily Tomlin’s Appearance Rescheduled Due to Filming Commitments Lily Tomlin, previously scheduled for an Oct.14 appearance at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, will instead present An Evening With Lily Tomlin on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. All tickets issued for Oct. 14 will be honored on Nov. 5. One of America’s great comedic treasures, Tomlin will be in Los Angeles and Dallas during October for the filming 12 Miles of Bad Road, a pilot for a new HBO show.

Top Performers from All Worlds of Entertainment Lily Tomlin, Barbara Cook and Bo Diddley are just a few of the top entertainers who will be appearing this season at Tilles Center for the Per forming Ar ts. This 2006/07 season is devoted to bringing the grandest and most prominent of today’s internationally celebrated artists to Long Island audiences. Among the highlights of Tilles Center’s 26th season are appearances by two of the nation’s most prestigious dance companies, The Joffrey Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Many of the world’s most honored conductors, among them Masur, Maazel, Spivakov and Gergiev, lead renowned orchestras at Tilles Center during this season. Karen Akers, Andrea Marcovicci, Maureen McGovern and Steve Tyrell - all favorites of Tilles Center audiences - return for appearances this season. The Gala, always a highlight of the North Shore social season, promises to be a sumptuous evening that will embrace audiences in the lure of Vienna with exclusive appearance by the Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra and members of the American Ballet Theatre. Direct from Broadway is Wonderful Town, the hit revival of the Leonard 46

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Bernstein/Comden & Green musical, joined by the long-run champion, Cats, in its 25th Anniversary Tour, and Ted Neeley in his farewell tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. The new season of entertainment at Tilles Center kicks off this month with Maureen McGovern’s Oct. 7 per formance. Ballet Hispanico presents two performances: a fulllength show on Oct. 20 and a onehour show for family audiences on

Oct. 21. Grand music in the inimitable Russian style fills Tilles Center on Oct. 28 when Valer y Gergiev conducts the Kirov Orchestra. The opulence continues on Nov. 3 with a fully staged production of Madama Butterfly, sung in Italian with English supertitles by Teatro Lirico D’Europa. Karen Akers, one of the most stylish performers of the cabaret world, returns on Nov. 4. The Viennese Gala is Nov. 11. Blues Traveler, one of the great jam bands, appears on Nov. 17 followed by the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia in two family programs on Nov. 18. Peter Serkin, one of the world’s most honored pianists, per forms a program featuring music by Bach and Beethoven on Nov.19. For information on the full season at Tilles Center request a free brochure, at 299-3100 or log on to tillescenter.org. The box office and TillesCharge are open Monday through Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. Long Island University’s Tilles Center for the Performing Arts is located on the C.W. Post Campus, Northern Boulevard (Route 25A) in Brookville, just west of Route 107.

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he Heckscher Museum of Art’s 2006 Collector’s Ball and Art Auction on Thursday, Oct. 26, at Oheka Castle, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m., $400 per ticket – will honor D. Frederick Baker, responsible for the bequest of the Baker/Pisano Collection of late 19th centur y and Early American Modernist Art to the Heckscher Museum in 2001. Highly regarded throughout the New York art world, Baker continues to collect American art. Most recently, he established a foundation to complete the life’s work of Ronald G. Pisano, who, for more that 30 years, worked on a catalogue raisonne of works by William Merritt Chase. The Heckscher’s Collector’s Ball also will include an auction of paintings, drawings, watercolors, and prints contributed by galleries throughout New York in honor of Baker and Pisano for the benefit of the Museum. As in years past, the revenues generated from the Collector’s Ball will support the Heckscher’s outstanding educational and cultural outreach programs. The art works to be auctioned at the ball will be catalogued on the museum’s web site, www.heckscher.org prior to the October event. The exciting live and silent auctions will feature Christie’s auctioneer Dean Failey in addition to an elegant evening of dining and dancing. For additional information about the Heckscher Museum’s Collector’s Ball, please contact Director of Development Maggie Martinez Malito at 631-351-3006 or e-mail to malito@heckscher.org or specialevents@heckscher.org

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Economic Development, University Style: By Dr. Robert A. Scott, President, Adelphi University magine a community Chamber of Commerce that decided to start a strategic planning process for economic development, including the following principles and priorities. First, they want to recruit an enterprise that would produce a product or service of which everyone could be proud. Second, they want an enterprise whose employees are highly educated and willing to be active in community organizations. Third, they want an enterprise that is respectful of the environment. Fourth, they want an enterprise willing to par tner with the schools, civic community, and businesses. Fifth, they want an enterprise that would have a significant and positive impact on the economy through taxes paid and both operating and capital expendures. Well, in Garden City, that enterprise is Adelphi University, whose annual budget of over $140 million easily translates into an annual impact of over one-third of a billion dollars, without counting the results of over $100 million in capital expenditures in place and projected for the not-so-distant future. In addition, the university collects FICA, federal and state income taxes, and other taxes of nearly $20 million. When one adds in the restaurant, hotel, and other expenditures of those who visit campus during the year for homecoming, reunion, cultural events, graduation and sports events, the economic impact grows even larger. And Adelphi is but one of 19 colleges and universities on Long Island, whose annual operating expenses of over $3.2 billion translate into a $9.0 billion impact, without counting almost $1 billion in projected capital investments before 2010. Then, add in the expenditures of nearly 150,000 students, 30,000 employees, and their visitors to the regional economy. But this is not all. While higher education is a major economic force on Long Island, for sure, our institutions are more than economic engines in and of themselves. Our institutions also are teachers and partners whose intellectual, cultural, and capital assets spur economic, human, and community development. The curricula, scholarly, and artistic interests of faculty are the essential assets of a university, organized to prepare students and challenge orthodoxy to ensure a

dynamic future. Just think about how universities contribute to meeting the five strategic goals of Nassau County, including: (1) High tech/high skill industry growth; (2) Downtown revitalization; (3) Workforce and senior housing expansaion; (4) Brownfields redevelopment; and (5) Open space preservation and promotion of tourism. Campus cultural calendars indicate a portion of the lectures, dance programs, dramatic productions, and art exhibits made available to the community as well as to students, faculty and staff. These programs, in addition to other services, help make our communities desirable places to buy real estate, raise a family, and open a business. The buildings, grounds, and equipment of Adelphi and other universities are made available to the corporate and civic community for meetings, conferences, and retreats. Extensive multimedia facilities can host inter-continental conferences and residence halls can host “sleep away” retreats for executives and others. Campuses par tner with other groups to host and facilitate symposia on business, health, and environmental topics; offer adult fitness and cardiac rehabilitation ser vices to the community; accommodate the children of working parents as well as students in child activities centers; and co-sponsor conferences with partners such as Parker Jewish Institute for Rehabilitation, North ShoreLong Island Jewish Medical Center, and the World Health Organization of the U.N. The capital assets of colleges and universities are an important contributor to local economies. For example, the recently passed capital bond issue for private higher education in New York State is projected to result in $1 billion in improvements, and nearly 11,500 new jobs, with $125 million and 1,410 new jobs on Long Island alone. Universities are teachers, models, and partners in economic and community development. We use our intellectual, cultural, and capital assets to prepare professionals, managers, and artists; to contribute to the quality of life that attracts and sustains businesses; and to create jobs and wealth. This is economic development, university style, the community developer’s dream partner.

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Mr. Excitement Jose Reyes, and power-hitting Carlos Delgado, along with the “world class pitcher,” Pedro Martinez. Joe Torre, Yankees manager, is calm, laid back and battle tested. Willie Randolph, Torre’s apprentice was a Yankee star player with lots of post season experience. The intangibles in this series could turn out to be the Yankees having home team advantage, or the feeling that this is the Mets year, and that they are a “team of destiny.” A Subway Series between the M e t s a n d Ya n k e e s w i l l h a v e baseball fans nationwide glued to their TV screens. It will be a ratings bonanza for the networks and generate billions for New York City. It is a fitting reward for a gutsy city that has come roaring back from the devastation of September 11. A Subway Series like this is a win for everyone concerned. Bring it on!

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CELEBS Al Sapienza, Has Found a Flourishing Acting Career by ‘Dying’ on Screen A Unique Acting Niche-Death and Resurrection… By Barry Kay recently had a fascinating lunch/interview with Al Sapienza of Soprano’s fame, at Nino’s Italian Restaurant in NYC. Al is a highly visible, handsome and talented character actor who has developed a thriving career on TV, cable, the theater, and in movies. He personifies the suave, savvy hit man. Mikey Palmice, who was Tony Soprano’s adversary in year one of The Sopranos. Al cur rently stars on Showtime’s hit series Brotherhood as Mayor Pete Panzerelli. He is also featured in the hit TV show Prison Break as Philly Falzone. His film credits include Carlito’s

Way, Intellectual Property, Lethal Weapon, Judge Dredd, Under Siege 2, Free Willy 2, and Pretty Woman. Al’s passion for the acting profession began at the age of 12 after seeing films like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Ultimately, his love of the theater and music led him to choose NYU to humor his parents (who wanted him to study business), when in fact he knew that the village campus offered easy access to acting classes and improvisational acting workshops. Along the way he met rock stars and up and coming stage and screen legends, as well as the legendary radio DJ Murray the K. After New York, Al traveled to Los Angeles and joined Murray the K who gave Al the opportunity to star in the theater as Beatle Ringo in the Broadway hit Beatlemania. Al’s biggest break came in 1998 when he auditioned for David Chase and was hired for The Sopranos. Unfortunately, his run on The Sopranos ended when he was “whacked” (killed) at the end of season one. Since that time Al has been “whacked” no less than seven times on cable, TV and in the movies in an assortment of gory ways. In fact Al has been “whacked” by some of the “best” including James Gandolfini, Sly Stallone, and Jackie Chan. Along with acting, Al loves to sing and can often be seen performing in cabarets in Manhattan and Off Broadway. For the immediate future, Al is hoping that “Mayor Panzarelli” is re-elected and the Brotherhood will be picked up for another year. In any case Al is always prepared “to die for his art.”

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Doctor Dre, a Known LI Personality By Victoria A. Caruso he doctor is in and it’s no one other than Long Island native Andre Brown, known by many from coast to coast as Doctor Dre. Over the past two decades, Doctor Dre has become a legendary name in radio, film and television. Known throughout the tri-state area for his radio personality on both New York’s Hot 97FM and Power 105.1FM as well as co-host of Yo! MTV Raps, one of the cable music channel’s longest running shows, Doctor Dre’s influence on the hip hop community dates back some 20 years. A graduate of Westbury High School, Doctor Dre began what was to become a quite successful career back in 1986 while, as a student at Adelphi University in Garden City, he worked up the ranks at the college’s radio station, WBAU 90.3FM. By his senior year, he served as the station’s assistant music director and hosted his own late night show through which he interviewed up and coming groups who later became major names in the rap, R&B and hip hop industry. Following his stint at WBAU, Doctor Dre went on to be a live DJ for the Beastie Boys, spending a year and a half on the road before garnering a co-host seat, along with fellow personality Ed Lover, of Yo! MTV Raps. After seven years with MTV, Doctor Dre and Ed Lover set out to take New York radio by storm, serving as hosts at HOT 97FM. The two then started in the Newline movie Who’s the Man before heading off to host a show on Los Angeles’ The Beat 100.3FM. After The Beat, Doctor Dre returned to the east coast and landed a gig at New York’s Power 105.1FM. In November 2003, he joined forces with Keith Shocklee, producer of the Long Island hip hop group, and put together the “Doctor Dre’s After Hours Spot,” a Saturday night talk show that featured musical, sports, entertainment and political guests while driving up hip hop and R&B music. By September 2004, the show was number one. Currently, Doctor Dre is working on a project with Power reps, but does not want to jump the gun by saying too much, too soon. Instead, the Westbury father of two is looking to focus on how he can use his personal celebrity on a more local front. Doctor Dre recently joined forces with former comedian, presidential write-in candidate and weight loss guru Dick Gregory and has dropped down significantly from his previous 465 pounds. He is determined to see local school districts provide students with healthier lunch options. “I watched what they fed my kids and feel that needs to be revamped,” said Doctor Dre. While he plans to tackle the Westbury School District, Doctor Dre

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wants to see a statewide revamp. “Westbury may be the start, but Glen Cove is just as important to me as Upstate New York to the end of the Island,” he said Doctor Dre’s ups and downs with weight, he said, make the need to promote family-centered “get moving” programs important. He believes today’s youth needs to become more physically active and motivated. “I have a rule with my kids. If they want to play PlayStation for two hours, they owe me two hours outside. Physical fitness is so important,” Doctor Dre said. “Everyone has a very hectic life, but if you put so much care into your car, you should put that much effort into yourself.” To get kids more active, Doctor Dre wants to work to see local school districts utilize more of their open space while, at the same time, working with community sports and youth organizations to become more involved. “I have been blessed and have been speaking at all different locations all over the countr y and sometimes throughout the world at places that have less funds and are doing so much more, on their own,” he said. “We need to get something running here. If we don’t we are going to have kids not doing anything except playing videos games. To me, the video games should be the icing, not the cake.”

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Kathryn Crosby in Concert at Hofstra Playhouse By Dagmar Fors Karppi he pleasure of your company is requested by Kathryn Crosby at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse, at Hofstra University on Sunday, Oct. 15. “It’s a program about my life with Bing,” she said in a telephone chat from Nevada. Bob Spioto, Hofstra USA Productions executive producer said, “It will be a multi-media production with slides and film clips all from her private collection – all so totally tied to her life and their life. Her performance is wonderful, heartfelt and incredibly sincere. “For the price of the ticket, you get free parking and the book. Living on Long Island, you will be home in the blink of a traffic light. If you are a couple… you will go home with both books, My First Years with Bing in dramatic black and white; and My Last Years with Bing – in color; and both editions are autographed. With what we are charging [the most expensive ticket is $40] you are basically getting the show free,” said Mr. Spioto.

Kathryn is looking forward to working in a cabaret format. “It’s a lot of work and you’re not going to make money at it – the [cabaret] rooms are too small, but Hofstra can handle it. Their auditorium holds 1,000 people. Your newspapers serve these people,” she added. The program is a stroll through the pages of the books – in song. “The fun I think,” she said, “Is that I’m telling the story of meeting Bing and our romance. I remember Joe Williams saying ‘I didn’t think you would ever get married.’ That’s where I sing Swinging on a Star. Then Bing sings Don’t Fence Me In - on film. Then I sing Let’s Face the Music and Dance.” That was the time in their love story that the two decided to break up. Kathryn marks the time with I Wish You Love, as the two break up. But the break up doesn’t last as the next song tells, and Bing sings True Love. Just the names of the songs brings the melodies to mind – they are truly classics. “Aren’t they lovely, and they express what I want to say,” said Kathryn.

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CHARITY EVENTS NCMA Ball Sets The Pace For Social Season

assau County Museum of Art’s annual Ball, long established as one of the most glittering events of the North Shore social season, is the museum’s major annual fundraiser, providing more than 30 percent of the museum budget and making it possible to fund an ambitious schedule of original exhibitions and stimulating educational programs for adults, school groups and families. This year’s ball, The Art of Fashion Through the Centuries, proved to be one of the most successful yet. Inspired by the museum’s recent exhibition, Art and Fashion: Marie Antoinette to Jacqueline Kennedy, an exploration of the intersections of art and fashion. Students from Nassau Community College and 12 Nassau County high schools designed and created the extraordinary costumes and wall panels that were seen throughout the Ball’s tented pavilions and walkways. Honoring David Lerner of David Lerner Associates, the ball was chaired by Angela Anton, Elaine Berman and Corrine Paston. The journal committee was chaired by Jonathan Serko of Cushman & Wakefield. For information about exhibitions and events at Nassau County Museum of Art, call 484-9337.

Members of the committee for The Art of Fashion: Corky Paston, Laura Grey, Bonnie Paston, Judie Chessin, Lucille Jill Jacobs and Angela Susan Anton.

Frank Castagna, past president and current executive vice president of the museum’s board of trustees, with Mr. and Mrs. Michael Affrunti. Arthur Levine is a past president of the museum’s board of trustees and currently serves as a vice president; Arlene Levine was a member of the Ball Committee. The Levines were the Ball’s education sponsor.

Guests enjoyed the delightful dance party that followed dinner. Kevin Hunter of Sterling Glen with Museum Director Constance Schwartz. Sterling Glen and David Lerner Associates sponsored the museum’s most recent exhibition, Art and Fashion: Marie Antoinette to Jacqueline Kennedy.

The Napoleonic Era was evoked in the garb of these young models.

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The museum staff, students and faculty from Nassau Community College and high school students from across NC collaborated to create spectacular designs for the Museum Ball. Museum Director Constance Schwar tz congratulates David Dr. Jonathan Richter, a member of the ball’s junior Lerner, the sponsor and honoree of committee with Lauren Kilmeade (left) and Meredith McMahon (right). the Museum Ball.

Journal committee member John Gutleber of Americana Manhasset with Fran Brunwasser.

Replica of a Marie Antoinette ball gown costumier: Western Costume

WLIW-TV’s Laura Savini with her husband, the composer Jimmy Webb.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ventura. Mr. Ventura, of Commerce Bank, ser ved on the ball’s journal committee.

Oleg Cassini, Evening Dress, 1961. Cassini Collection.

Black silk sleeveless bodice and attached mustard-gold satin bell-shaped floorlength skirt. (replica). Mrs. Kennedy wore this dress at the gala reception for the President of Peru on September 19, 1961.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mazzei of NuBest Salon & Spa, the dinner sponsor of the ball.

Oleg Cassini, Nattier Blue Strapless gown, 1962, Silk, chiffon. Cassini Collection.

One of Jacqueline Kennedy’s favorite dresses was this Nattier blue strapless gown that she wore for the evening reception in Mexico with Mexican President Mateo and his wife on June 29, 1962.

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2006 Snow Ball Honors Marion Levine

orth Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, Long Island’s leading specialty children’s mental health center for more than half a century, will honor its Executive Director/CEO Marion Levine, at its 2006 Snow Ball to be held on Dec. 2 at Hempstead House in the Sands Point Preserve. At that event a special salute will also be given to Mary Tyler Moore and a tribute to the center’s presidents who have served during Ms. Levine’s tenure. Marion Levine was hired by the guidance center in 1974. Under her leadership, the center has grown and expanded to its present position as Nassau County’s preeminent children’s specialty mental health facility. Responding to the needs of their communities, Ms. Levine led the way with new and innovative program development and the expansion of the Center’s financial development through diversification of government contracts, foundation grants, corporate support and joint ventures with schools and other agencies. During the area’s most traumatic events, such as the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, the Long Island Rail Road Massacre, the Lynbrook Church murders and the Avianca plane crash, Ms. Levine has been a prominent force in setting up both emergency and ongoing services for victims and their families. The county calls upon the Center to respond to the many issues that face the children, youth and families of the many communities that make up the Long Island suburban area. All of this work culminated in an important documentary hosted by Barbara Walters and broadcast on the ABC Television Network as part of that network’s 9/11 First Anniversary programming. Someone who made an important contribution to the Center’s media positioning has been actress Mary

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Tyler Moore. It was in the fall of 1983 that Ms. Tyler Moore first appeared at a North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center event on the arm of Dr. S. Robert Levine, the son of Marion Levine. Ms. Tyler Moore’s connection to the Center became even stronger with her marriage to Dr. Levine. Coupled with her genuine interest and concern for children’s mental health issues, she became active in the organization and, as a board member, she hosted a major fundraising event in the early ’90s, star red in benefit performances for the Center of Love Letters (co-starring Gene Wilder) and later her one-woman show. She has also starred in many videos for the organization throughout the more than 20 years that she has been a part of the Center family. Perhaps the best way to understand the important and seminal work of Marion Levine is to listen to her own words, written as part of the center’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2003. “Serving for more than half of the life of an historic organization like North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center gives you a rare perspective on the process of institutional survival

and on institution building. It also tests your ability to perform multiple tasks on an almost hourly basis. “It has been a particularly satisfying professional experience to have had talented and dedicated colleagues who, for decades, stood side by side with me. The organization is so unusual in the loyalties of its volunteers and supporters. One has to stretch back to include for acknowledgement and thanks such distinguished families as: The Marks, the Rautenberg’s, the Greenes, the Coharts, the Schwartzs, the Lanes, the Kantors, the Imperatores, the Seamans, the Garfunkels, the Liptons, the Leeds, the Castagnas; the Antons and the Hazans — amazingly, these families still remain active supporters and board members who still give great effort to keep our engines running. “It’s a rare piece of luck for someone like myself, who has had to watch the steady decline of professional standards of practice in so many other places, to have been able to contribute to quality and even to advance it in such a compatible and affectionate place as Nor th Shore Child & Family Guidance Center.”

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A Celebration of Commitment and Hope

n Sunday, Nov. 5, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), Long Island chapter, will celebrate its 18th Annual Fall Luncheon at the Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury. Over 500 people are expected to attend this highly-anticipated event in order to celebrate and honor three exceptional people who make a difference for CCFA and people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). This year, it will be the chapter’s privilege to present the “Vision of Hope” Award to CCFA National cofounder and chairperson emeritus, Suzanne Rosenthal. As chairperson emeritus of CCFA’s Government Af fairs Committee, Suzanne’s tireless advocacy efforts, on behalf of IBD patients, continue to have a profound impact on CCFA’s growth and success. It was Suzanne who initiated the support group model that was later developed and implemented as CCFA’s national network of support groups. The “Corporate Angel” Award will be presented, with deepest appreciation and admiration, to Carolyn Logan. A longtime friend and advocate of the Long Island chapter, Carolyn is president and CEO of Salix Pharmaceuticals. Her personal understanding and professional response to the educational needs of patients and physicians on Long Island has made possible the level of service the chapter is able to provide to its constituency. Jonathan Janis, soon to be 13, will receive this year’s “Shining Star” Award, given each year to a young person who demonstrates extraordinary commitment to finding a cure. Last year, Jonathan approached his student government with the idea to sell “Got Guts” bracelets as a community service project at Weber Middle School. With the help of his friends and family, Jonathan helped

Suzanne Rosenthal, chairperson emeritus, Vision of Hope Award.

Carolyn Logan, president and CEO, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Corporate Angel.

CCFA raise over $2,000 selling bracelets! This year, Jonathan served admirably as our 2006 youth ambassador for the chapter’s first run/walk. With Jonathan at the helm, the campaign raised an incredible

Jonathan Janis 2006 Shining Star, raised over $2,000 selling bracelets.

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SASS Foundation Gala Raises $520,000 for Cancer Research!

he SASS Foundation for Medical Research held its black-tie dinner dance & casino fundraising event at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Friday, Sept. 8. The event brought together over 400 local and national business people, medical professionals, and benefactors. The overflow crowd of happy revelers paid tribute to the three outstanding honorees. Angela Susan Anton, CEO & publisher, Anton Community Newspapers, accepted the Sylvia Goldstein Humanitarian Award; William J. Catacosinos, former CEO, LILCO & managing par tner accepted the Business Leadership Award, and Elyssa Slutzky, SASS Fdn. YLC member, Triathlon participant and cancer survivor, was honored with the Cecelia Benevisto Award of Courage. The funds raised will go directly into medical research and education programs to help unlock the mysteries involved in the onset and progresExecutive board member, Hope Smith, Ted Smith, partying with their friends.

Left to right: Marty and Barbara Sass, chairman & co-founders, SASS Foundation, Honoree Elyssa Slutzky, Dr. Francis Arena, president & Co-founder, Honoree Angela Susan Anton, and Honoree William J. Catacosinos.

sion of cancer. Some major sponsors of this gala event included Deloitte & Touche; Kramer Levin; Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw; Nor th Fork Bank; Accretive Solutions; North American Enclosures; Agnes Trill Funk; Laurel Hill Capital Partners; Anton Community Newspapers; Ameicana Manhas-

set; Bank of America Securities; Friedman Billing Ramsey; and many others. For further information on how you can help to make a difference please contact Lois Lerner, executive director, 365-SASS or llernersassfdn@gmail.com

Left to right: NYS Senator Michael Balboni, Barbara and Marty Sass, Dr. and Mrs. Francis Arena, and celebrity guest, NJ Devil Hockey great, Martin Brodeur.

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Barbara and Marty Sass, SASS Fdn YLC members, Jeff and Kate Whyte.

SASS Fdn Executive Board members, Gala & YLC Co-chairs, Lara and Phil Sivin.

SASS Fdn. YLC members Brad Bernstein Alexis Siegel, Allison Feinstein, Joy Robinson, Mira Bernstein, Joel Robinson, Howard Siegel.

Executive board member, Ruth Leonard, Sassy Gala co-chair Noel Spiegel, managing Rose the pup, Jamie and Ari Sass. director, Deloitte & Touche; Honoree William J. Catacosinos, and Sass Fdn chairman, Marty Sass.

Dr. Sudhir Gupta, Barbara Sass and YLC members Michele director of ScienSalzman, Lisa Caslow, and Joy Robinson. tific Research.

Dr. Francis Arena with honoree Angela Anton and Dr. Max Gomez.

Left to right: Barry and Rita Kay, Marty and Barbara Sass, and Lois Lerner, SASS Fdn. executive director. September ~ October 2006

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Americans for the Arts Benefit October 16

he Americans for the Ar ts National Arts Awards benefit to honor those who keep the arts alive in America takes place on Monday, Oct. 16, starting with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. at Cipriani at 110 East 42nd Street, (between Lexington and Park Avenues) New York. The décor theme for the gala is Salvador Dali so guests will see some of his work that evening. Americans for the Ar ts, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America, hosts the National Arts Awards—a celebration of national leadership in the arts. Americans for the Arts is dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating oppor tunities for ever y American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts. This year’s honorees are: Jeff Koons, Artistic Achievement Award; Aretha Franklin, Lifetime Achievement Award; Kitty Carlisle Hart, Special Recognition for Outstanding contributions to the Arts; Shelia Johnson, Frederick R. Weisman Award for Philanthropy in the Arts; United Technologies Corporation, Corporate Citizenship in the Arts George David, CEO, accepting; Jake Gyllenhaal, Young Artist Award for Artistic Excellence. The event chair is Maria Bell; co-chairs are Lietta and Dakis Joannou; Edythe and Eli Broad; Samantha and Aby Rosen; Stephanie and Peter M. Brant. Individual tickets are $1,000 to $5,000; please inquire regarding tables. For information call the Americans for the Arts benefits office at (212) 243-7300 or email rachel@mfproductions.com The National Arts Awards honors individuals and corporations who enrich our countr y’s cultural landscape through both magnificent artistry and philanthropic generosity that make that artistry possible For more information please contact Christine M. Biddle or Carole Bellidora at (212) 861-8690 or email them at cmbpr@aol.com 70

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Jeff Koons, Lietta and Dakis Jannou.

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Angela Susan Anton and Roy Kean.

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Tilles Center’s Swing for Kids Funds Arts Programs for Long Island School Children

oung musicians will get scholarships and opportunities to work with and learn from world-class soloists and orchestral artists; children from elementary through high school age will enjoy the thrill of live performance, many for the first time; educators will be guided in strategies to integrate the arts into all curriculum areas. It all happens because of Swing for Kids, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts’ highly successful golf and tennis tournament which is held at Meadow Brook Club in Jericho and The Creek in Locust Valley. Swing for Kids was founded 15 years ago by Peter Tilles as a means to raise funds for arts education programs; all funds Swing for Kids honoree David Sterling thanks attendees for raised at the tournament their support of Tilles Center’s continue to be wholly outreach to local school children. dedicated to children’s art

Mark Stumer, a past Swing for Kids honoree; Ron Horowitz, the tournament’s sponsorship co-chair and Peter Tilles, the founding and general chairman of Swing for Kids.

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Facial Plastic Surgery Group Hosts Benefit

n Thursday, Oct. 19, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) is hosting About Face 2006: Making Changes, the fourth-annual fund-raiser to benefit Face to Face: The National Domestic Violence Project and the Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV). The NCCA was developed to help repair both physical and psychological scars by providing complimentar y consultation and surgery to domestic violence survivors who have suffered injuries to the face, head or neck. To date, over 1,250 women have been helped by the Face to Face program, and over 275 facial plastic surgeons participate in the program. The evening is being cochaired by facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and board member of the NCCADV Dr. Andrew Jacono along with his wife Eva Jacono. More than 500 guests, including celebrities, socialites and members of the medical community, are expected to the event being held at The Carltun, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY. It will take place from 7 to 11

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p.m. and business attire is suggested. Tickets are available by calling 773-4646. All proceeds from ABOUT FACE 2006 go directly to FACE TO FACE and Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence. This year’s honrees are: Constance Schwartz, executive director and chief curator, The Nassau County Museum of Art, Robert Moulton, president and CEO of the Americana Mortgage Group, and Julie Capliano, benefactor of the Fistula Foundation.

Annual Rose Ball Raises Over $570,000

he Nassau County AHRC Foundation honored Foundation Board Member Robert M. Pascucci, president of Jobco Incorporated and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton at the 56th Annual Rose Ball. The evening raised over $570,000 to benefit those with developRoslyn Goldmacher, event/journal mental disabilities. Chair Tom Moore; Michael Mascari AHRC; Robert chair; Networking’s Christine Pscucci, Tom Rosicki AHRC, president; Laura Mr. Pascucci received the Sheahan; and Senator Hillar y Savini, emcee. Rodham Clinton.. Leadership Award. He spoke of his personal experience Act (IDEA); is a co-sponsor of the Medicaid Commuwith living with a family member who has a disability. nity Based-Attendant Services and Supports Act; and His sister lives in an AHRC community residence and is supports the reauthorization of the Developmental a participant in the Community Hubsite Program. Disabilities Act; Senator Clinton received the 2006 Humanitarian Senator Clinton spoke of her own experiences with Award for all her efforts on behalf of individuals with individuals with developmental disabilities when disabilities. Elected to the Senate in 2000, she working as a lawyer for the Children’s Defense Fund. recently introduced legislation to waive Medicare Part “We’ve made so much progress, but we never would D co-pays for prescription drugs for all beneficiaries have done it without parents, siblings and other family who are in assisted living, group homes and board members standing up and speaking out for our loved and care facilities. She has reintroduced the Lifespan ones. Now that we’ve made this progress, we can’t lose Respite Care Act; is fighting for increased federal ground...we still have a long way to go.” funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education

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Planned Parenthood Havana Nights Gala

here were plenty of Panama hats, flowered shirts, sultry dresses and Cuban cigars (the chocolate kind only) at the Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage State Park when more than 230 supporters of Planned Parenthood of Nassau County partied at the organizations’ ’06 Gala, themed Havana Nights. Even Fidel—or someone who looks a lot like him—dropped by to celebrate. The event raised funds to help support the clinical and educational services of PPNC, one of Nassau’s oldest and most trusted health services organizations. With three health centers, in Hempstead, Massapequa and Glen Cove, PPNC is a leader in the prevention of unintended pregnancies and in the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections for males and females. PPNC also offers a variety of free and low-cost education programs dealing with a variety of personal and health

Bernie Yatauro, with wife, Legislator Diane Yatauro, PPNC Board Chair Audrey Schein, President and CEO JoAnn D. Smith and Guy Minutoli.

issues, from self-esteem workshops for teens to classes for parents, to comprehensive sex ed programs given by professional PPNC educators at schools and for community groups. Since PPNC never turns away a patient because he or she lacks the money, insurance or Medicaid cover-

age for a visit, the organization turns to its generous supporters to help subsidize these costs. This year they raised more than $210,000 for the agency while enjoying fine dining, dancing, live and silent auctions and the wonder ful camaraderie of Havana Nights.

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LICADD’S Golden Anniversary Angel Ball Celebrating 50 Years of Saving Lives on LI

he Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Dr ug Dependence (LICADD) celebrated its Golden Anniversar y at the Garden City Hotel. Benefit Chair John J. Gutleber, Americana Manhasset, stated, “This is a milestone for a not-forprofit agency that has been providing critical services to Long Island families for fifty years. We are privileged to recognize this achievement and to honor the organization’s founder, the late R. Brinkley Smithers and the Christopher D. Smithers Foundation. The foundation’s president, Adele C. SmithersFornaci has been at the forefront of the battle to see alcoholism respected as a treatable disease.” The Angel Ball was a triumph for LICADD and for families in need. He stated, “this charity gala was an extraordinary success and helped bring together the Long Island corporate community and countless individuals to raise nearly $300,000

Left to right: Honorary Co-Chairs Frank and Rita Castagna, Adele C. SmithersFornaci and County Executive Thomas Suozzi.

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If you are interested in learning more or contributing in support of LICADD’s mission, please contact Rosanne Slatter y, development director at 747-2606 ext. 18.

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Board Director Alfred E. Devendorf, Honorary Co-Chair Rita Castagna.

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WINE & DINE Old School Meets New World at Ballato’s By Venus Quintana alking into Ballato’s, there is a good chance you will be greeted by the boss himself. Perched at his favorite table is Emilio Vitolo, the godson of the original Ballato family. A warm, gregarious man, Emilio welcomes you with open arms. After immigrating with his family from Salerno, Italy in 1968, Emilio was destined for success. Taking over the business in 1993, he was determined to continue with the tradition. Located on the far uptown edge of Little Italy known as NoLita, Ballato’s draws in devotees who drive in from out of state or fly in from Europe. Neapolitan cuisine at it’s best, it has been frequented by actors, artists and politicians since the early 1950’s. The menu is by no means nouveau. Instead you will find good old fashioned Italian cooking- subtle, integrated and delicate. For the food savvy connoisseur, the mussels marinara and rack of lamb are sure winners, though the plebeian might be just as content with the sausage and broccoli rabe. The dishes are varied and moderately priced. An intimate setting, with faux finished walls, gilded mirrors and soft candlelight along with the superbly crafted menu, are testimony to the state of small restaurants that have continued to popularize and may be what some New Yorkers need after having to deal with the travails of larger establishments. You will find only ten tables in the main dining room, that are seldom empty, and as you walk through the kitchen where you can take in the aroma of bread and sauces steaming, a secret back room is discovered. You may just hear the faint echoes of John Lennon or Andy Warhol laughing over dinner. Famous or not, Emilio will treat you as if you were part of the family, so pull up a chair and let the tradition live on. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. Noon to 2:30 p.m.; Dinner: MondayFriday 5:30 to 11 p.m., Saturday 4 to 12 a.m., Sunday 4 to 11 p.m. Reservations recommended. Private catering available. Phone: 212-274-8881 Emilio Ballato, 55 East Houston Street, New York, NY. 10012.

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Young Man From Maine Becomes An ‘Eventeur Extraordinaire’ By Barry Kay have known Christopher Robbins and “Robbins Wolfe” for over 10 years, and always appreciated and admired his enthusiastic, unpretentious warmth, and great parties. I had never realized how well Christopher is known and appreciated among celebrity and corporate clients. Chris began his culinary adventures in 1979, when he was a senior in high school in Kittery, Maine. He had worked part time for a local caterer in Rye Beach, NH and decided that the food and entertainment industry was an interesting way to make money while in high school and, eventually in college. After researching exciting venues, he decided that the Hamptons seemed the most promising. Chris applied to and attended Southampton College and began working for a local caterer. One day in the fall of 1980, while Chris was sitting in a Watermill restaurant, he overheard a well-dressed woman talking to a friend about finding some help for her daughter’s party. Chris struck up a conversation and told her that he was available to help, having worked in catering, and left her with his phone number. A few days later, food writer Miriam Ungerer called saying that her party was under control, but to contact her caterer, RC Wilford Catering. From 1980-1985, Chris worked for Bob Wilford and Wilford Catering in Wainscot and New York City. After gaining a great reputation for exquisite taste, new and different food, and for fabulous customer service, Chris and his friends Ken and Paula Wolfe formally incorporated Robbins Wolfe Catering in 1987. In 1992 Robbins Wolfe Catering became Robbins Wolfe “Eventeurs” (a word the partners coined and registered as a service mark with the U.S. Government…they own the word to this day) and they became the Hamptons “Eventeur of Choice” for clients such as: Jessica and Jerry Seinfeld, Steven Spielberg’s SHOAH Foundation, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, Polo Ralph Lauren Corp., Georgio Armani Corp., The Hampton Classic Horse Show and Bay Street Theater, among many other high profile clients. Robbins Wolfe is also the exclusive

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caterer since 2003 for the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club. Chris and the company have been featured as a guest on cable TV’s Queer Eye for the Straight Guy; The Discovery Home Channel’s The Party Planner with David Tutera, as well as on the Food Network and NBC. What started out as a 750-square foot kitchen in Bridgehampton today has “morphed” into an exciting new 3500 square-foot kitchen. Two years ago Robbins Wolfe increased their financial resources and visibility by merging with CulinArt, Inc. a national on-site dining company. Today Robbins Wolfe has offices in Locust Valley, Bridgehampton and New York City. Christopher Robbins is a happily married family man whose wife Tammy is a Nassau County Circuit Judge. He is also a proud father of two lovely daughters Jillian 14 and Mallory 9. Chris is truly an amazing “eventeur,” but he is also a really nice guy! September ~ October 2006

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Apple Picking in the Hamptons By Bob Ronzoni id you ever go apple picking? A fun activity for the fall season and the cool crisp days ahead of us. Let me tell you about an apple-picking venture that I went on two 6 to 8 medium sized apples years ago. Most apple pickers (Use the variety you prefer. I prefer a head “upstate” to the Hudson Valley where apples are in softer sweet variety such as Macintosh) abundance. However, as Raisins serious apple pickers head in Walnuts this direction, a few family Dried Cranberries (optional) members and I headed out to 1/2 teaspoon of Orange Juice per apple (optional) the Hamptons, to a farmland in Light Brown Sugar Watermill, never wanting to Cinnamon give up the beach and salt Prepare apples by coring. Be careful not to core all the way. Peel the top water. As you can imagine, this third of the apple. Fill the core with sugar, walnuts, raisins and dried is “Premium” apple picking territory if one is to consider cranberries. Place filled apples in a glass baking dish. Add enough water to the cost of real estate. cover the bottom of the pan and bake uncovered for 45 minutes at 350 Dressed in jeans and raring degrees. You can tell if they are tender by piercing with a fork. Occasionalto go, we discussed the ly, spoon the liquid in the pan over the apples while cooking. various apple recipes and the Baked apples can be served warm or chilled and can always be healthiness of apples relating garnished with cream or ice cream. to each other, “an apple a Enjoy! day”…etc. When we arrived at our special location, south of Montauk Highway we came After tasting, the group selected several trees to upon the 360-year-old Halsey Family Farm with acres harvest. We started to fill the bags only to realize how and acres of orchard surrounded by mega homes. small the bags really were. My 85-year-old mother-inThe apple picking crew consisted of my wife, her law quickly solved this problem and proceeded to sister and my beloved mother-in-law. Everyone was stuff her coat pockets with Macintosh apples. She was game for apples. The first assignment is to read the bulging with apples at this point! I said, “You can’t do signs. “Pick Your Own Apples,” are sold per half that.” To which she replied, “They won’t notice, look bushel. In these times, bushels are really paper bags at all the apples here and beside the bag is not equal with handles. How modern. Well, questions went out to the half bushel.” I tell her that she was on her own. to the farmer. Where are the Empire, Macintosh, She proceeds to walk to the apple checkpoint where Granny Smith and Delicious trees? Naturally, the the farmer was waiting at the gate. He looked at her closest rows wouldn’t do, and by instinct we knew the and smiled, as he knew. He had cer tainly seen it best apples were the ones eight rows up and 600 feet before. I told the farmer what great fun we had. He to the east. Everyone scrambled seeking the best thanked us for coming and hoped to see us the crop of apples. Question: How do you know which following year. Our apple-picking group, especially apples are really the best? Answer: Pick one off the one person in particular, felt accomplished and had tree, clean it on your jeans and take a bite, then drop the chance to commune with nature. it on the ground, but don’t too look obvious. What’s What can you do with so many apples? This old the difference? There are thousands of apples all fashion baked apple recipe is a good start. around you and hundreds already on the ground.

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New Sunday Brunch At an Old Favorite

unday Brunch has earned its place as an American tradition. And if you hunger for more than just an over-abundance of underwhelming food, one of Long Island’s classic restaurants has just raised the ‘steaks’ to new culinary heights for brunch. At Rothmann’s Steakhouse and Grill in East Norwich, great traditions keep getting better with the launch of a new Sunday Brunch that’s sure to please both everyday people and epicureans alike. In the ambiance of one of Long Island’s most distinguished restaurants, you can feast on an unparalleled array of gourmet delicacies that include old favorites and sumptuous new additions. The buffet features an extensive assortment. New to the brunch is fresh sushi made-to-order, along with classic favorites such as shrimp and lobster cocktail. An omelet and waffle station is the traditional center of attention surrounded by breakfast meats, French toast, quiches, blintzes, pastries, salads and seasonal fruits. A hot entrée station serves delicious chicken, fish, pasta and grilled vegetable dishes. And every meat lover will appreciate the chef ’s car ving board, which features a mouth-watering rib roast, fresh glazed ham and tender turkey. Everyone at Rothmann’s Sunday Brunch receives unlimited Bloody Mar ys, Screwdrivers, Bellinis, Mimosas, champagne, coffee or tea. You can complete the perfect meal by choosing from the wide selection of cakes, pies and ice cream. Even cotton candy!

Brunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and costs only $49 for adults, $20 for children. Reservations are encouraged by calling 922-2500. Guests can feast in one of three handsomely appointed dining rooms, or for special occasions of 20 to 60 people, arrangements can be made for a special banquet room. Since 1907, Rothmann’s has been the place where great traditions keep getting better. A mainstay of Long Island’s famed Gold Coast glitterati for generations, the restaurant has become synonymous with uncompromising cuisine in a histor-

ically elegant environment that has stood the test of time. Beyond brunch, Rothmann’s is renowned for its gourmet menu offering impeccable preparations of the finest prime dry-aged beef and freshest selections from the sea. The accredited wine director and sommelier ensure ever y meal is paired with the perfect wine from a collection of over 800 dif ferent varieties. Rothmann’s Steakhouse and Grill is located at 6319 Northern Boulevard, East Norwich, call 922-2500 visit us at www.rothmannssteakhouse.com.

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Eco-Tourism, Geo-Tourism On the Amazon River… With a Stop at Devil’s Island By Christina D. Morris ilverseas cruise ships are among the finest in the world. These floating palaces set sail with under 300 passengers to worldwide exotic ports of call. Even the ship’s names evoke pleasurable thoughts:

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Silver Cloud, Wind, Shadow and Whisper, all voted the World’s best small ships, cruise line. The cruise line’s destinations are as exciting as one’s imagination will allow and choosing from their worldwide itinerary can be a daunting task. Excursions range from 7 to 10 days and longer jour neys include an around the world voyage. We were looking for a combination of relaxation, warm climes and a bit of adventure, which culminated in a 12-day jaunt called the Amazon Explorer on the Silver Cloud. The elegant public rooms reflect the cruise line’s Italian heritage with its stylized eye toward quality structural design and extraordinary décor. Chandeliers twinkle throughout, walls shimmer with mirror and glass, and brass railings polished to perfection grace the elegant curving staircase that traverses from the eighthfloor deck. EightyElaborate percent of the suites costumes offer verandas making are an the viewing of pink integral part dolphins frolicking in of village celebrations. the waters of the muddy brown Amazon

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Shark infested waters surround Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island, literally impossible to access, is seen in the distance from Ile Royale. Photos by M. Cyril Morris

St. Georges, Grenadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annandale Falls where brave young men scale the rocks and plunge head first into the pool. September ~ October 2006

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tionally casual; hence a fabulous ondeck barbecue took place. Day two, St. George’s on Grenada, (Reagan sent US troops there) offered a tour of the island providing both historical and current context. A stop at the Dougaldston’s spice estate as well as at the Grand Etang National Park and the Annandale Falls was interesting. The city’s kaleidoscope outdoor markets proffering the island’s renowned spices provided visual and aromatic pleasures. The Ile de Salut archipelago is made up of Ile Royale, Ile St. Joseph and Ile du Diable (Devil’s). Only Ile Royale is accessible today. Prepped on the history of this tragic place where 80,000 prisoners were sent and over 50,000 died, today, its buildings include a modest hotel, ruins of prison cells, a guillotine, an impressive physician’s house, officer’s hospital and a small museum. There is no transportation on the island or baggage assistance, and the walk from the harbor to the settlement is uphill. For $10 a night, one can hang a hammock in the officer’s mess! Devil’s Island, is so inaccessible, that political prisoners housed there were frequently without guards. Today, thanks to Hollywood, Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman, we know one who got away. Days at sea offer the gift of unstructured time. Exploring the ship’s myriad activities and amenities including the Mandara Spa, exercise classes, the fully equipped gymnasium and an abovedeck walking track. Lectures by knowledgeable speakers provide historical as well as current information on South America in general and Brazil and the Amazon River in particular. The in-depth summary of the fragility of the Amazon basin’s unique rain forest and its impact on the entire planet presented sobering thoughts. Current films, a well-stocked library, and a fully equipped Internet setup give passengers many options.

The ruins of prison cells on Ile Royale, the administrative buildings for the infamous penal colony on Devil’s Island.

such an extraordinary sight. Luxury appointments include: marble bathrooms stocked with plush towels, Acqua di Parma toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, a walkin closet, dressing table, sitting room as well as a stocked bar, fresh fruit daily, and in-suite dining was positively delightful. Hyperbole is appropriate when describing the Silver Cloud. The cruise departed from Barbados and early the next morning docked in the Grenadines; it was November and it was already hot. A tender ride to the town of Bequia on St. Vincent revealed the port to be basically untouched by tourism while its perfect harbor attracts ocean-going yachts seeking shelter and refurbishing. Passengers interested in diving and snorkeling took off to a neighboring beach for the day, while others visited Mustique, a sister island, a catamaran sail from the harbor. The island attracts many British celebs, Mick Jaggar, for one, and the late Princess Margaret, along with David Bowie and Tommy Hilfiger, owns property. Other guests remained on board for a dip in the ship’s salt water pool, Jacuzzis and some serious sunbathing in 90-degree weather. First nights on board are tradi-

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Village life takes place at the edge of the forest leading to the river.

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The salt water pool and overhead track on Deck 8.

For some, the gold standard of a cruise…is the food. Silver Cloud diligently earns its gold standard daily. The Terrace Café offered a buffet for breakfast and lunch. It is transformed for dinner each evening with a different theme, i.e. lobster

night. The deck bar, our favorite for lunch, of fered delicious salads, grilled meats and fish as well as great fruit punches…no need to get out of your bathing suit. The ultimate in exclusive dining is in Saletta, a private dining room cater-

ing to only 24 guests. The spacious main dining room is elegantly appointed with sparkling crystal, splendid napery, Christofle silver, and a young, handsome staff from around the world. Open for all meals, the quality was consistently top notch. The dress code allows for all fashion whims from for mal, casually elegant and casual. Inroom dining, course by course, was also a winner. The entertainment, all professional, had an international flavor, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Brazil is one of the largest countries in the world surpassed only by Russia, China, Canada and the United States, but only if you include Alaska. The population of 169 million lives mostly along the Atlantic coastline, therefore much of the country is uninhabited. It was early morning when the mouth of the Amazon came into view from the bow of the Silver Cloud. The

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Amazon, largest of 20 rivers that make up the Amazonian basin is the world’s largest biological reser ve wherein one-fifth of the world’s fr esh water flows. The Atlantic Ocean r evealed the awesome voluminous flow with a delta measuring 150 miles wide the sediment-rich water alters the ocean’s color for some 200 miles. It is hot and very humid. The dense unbroken forests lining the river’s edge continues for 900 nautical miles to our final destination at Manaus, the capital of the state of Amazona located in the northern territories of the country. Teatro Amazona, the Opera House, a magnificent example of Colonial architecture. Searching the muddy surface of the fast-flowing river for pink tunities to buy souvenirs here. A visit to a manioc dolphins, we were rewarded daily. We first anchored at (semolina) factor y and a demonstration of rubber Santarem where the major attraction is the confluence extraction proved interesting. A brief stop at Boca Da of the crystalline blue of the River Tapajos with the Valeria a river village with houses on stilts had native muddy-brown Amazon. Tupai Indians and early handicrafts for sale and a few villagers were dressed in Portuguese adventurers make up the river population. native costumes. Poison darts, even curare, were readily The town hall has a small museum and there are opporavailable as souvenirs.

With iron grillwork from Scotland, a replica of the French meat market Les Halles was built…a must see for “local color.”

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Manaus, a city view from the balcony of the opera house.

We eagerly anticipated our stop at Anavilhanas, the world’s largest sweet water archipelago. In motorized canoes, (no life jackets) and definitely not for the faint of heart, we spent the day exploring the hundreds of islands, some inhabited, where the majesty, the overwhelming waterscapes and forests leave one truly amazed. The silence in this

part of the world is deafening when the canoe’s engine is turned off! Off in the distance we could see the outline of the largest treetop hotel in the world, The Ariau Amazon Towers. Built completely on stilts in the river, it attracts leaders from around the world (Jimmy Carter) and celebs (Susan Saradon) and many more, interested in ecology

and the uniqueness that is the Amazon River and the rain forest. On another day, the blinding white sandy beaches, exposed because the river was low, attracted ship guests to sun bathe, but it was really too hot. The local villagers, whole families in a tiny canoe, welcomed us with a variety of handicrafts. The water fluctuation of the Rio Negro, a tributary of the Amazon, provided a great opportunity for a guided jungle walk where the incredible water fluctuations, evident in towering trees with water marks above 12 feet, were visible. Disappointing was the lack of sightings of indigenous jungle inhabitants, monkeys, sloths, birds, etc. We visited with natives who rely solely on the river for their needs, and marveled at the sheer expanse of flowing water and the density of the forests. Manaus, known as “Paris in the Jungle,” our final stop, is a colonial

The tender brings passengers from the Silver Cloud to the Village. September ~ October 2006

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European city created on the edge of the rain forest built during the heydays of rubber trees. An extraordinary point of interest is the floating dock, the brainchild of a Scottish engineer, to accommodate the river’s annual rise and fall of 40 feet. Its most famous building is the Teatro Amazonas, the opera house completed in 1896, where Caruso and Jennie Lynn sang. The wealth of the rubber barons was so extraordinary that records show they sent their clothes back to Europe to be cleaned. Today, Manaus is a city of over 1 million people. The Indian Museum protects the area’s histor y and a science museum concentrates on the life of the river and the forests. Thousands of native fish, insects as large as birds, butterflies that dazzle, all part of the rain forest that is yet to be fully explored and catalogued. A replica of the French market Les Halles is a

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must-see for “local color” and of course no trip to Brazil is complete without shopping for precious stones. Through an agreement with the U.S. jewelry is not taxed, so enjoy the selection. Two excursions out of Manaus that climaxed our journey was the jungle night walk, (it’s noisy) and a canoe trip in search of cayman (they were all asleep). A surprising bonus was what we saw from our charter flight in the late afternoon, an aerial view of the mighty Amazon, its many, many tributaries and of course the incredible spread of the dense jungles. Sailing on the Amazon is a memorable experience, doing it aboard the Silver Cloud makes it unforgettable! For those with even more leisure time than we, the Silver Cloud was headed down river to other ports of call including Rio de Janeiro…but that’s another trip!

The variety of fish is astounding…12 different types of piranhas.

Colonial architecture in Manaus will soon be part of a restoration project.

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The High Life! - The Wonderful World of Private Jets on Demand Blue Star Jets is the ‘Broker of Choice’ for Media Personalities, Sports Stars, Politicians, and Top Corporate Executives By Barry Kay odd Rome, the entrepreneurial president and founder of Blue Star Jets, was a highly successful Wall Street figure who had a passion for planes. After making his fortune in the financial field, Todd founded Blue Star Jets in 2001. Todd knew from firsthand experience how costly plane ownership, maintenance and downtime can be. He didn’t buy into the idea of “fractional time sharing” as the answer since in most cases the expenses outweighed the benefits. Instead Todd and Blue Star offered a new choice…Customized plane chartering. Blue Star offered to provide a char tered jet of your choice at virtually any airport worldwide. Blue Star currently offers its ser vices at over 5,000 airpor ts worldwide and offers over 4,000 planes of every size and configuration. Today, they are the largest broker of private jets for hire under Part 135... Todd has found a highly responsive market to his business model, especially among savvy corporate execs, sport stars and celebrities who were tired of the lack of service that commercial airlines provided. Blue Star’s Motto is “Any Jet, Any Time, Any Place”! Blue Star offers a full array of aircraft including: Astra, Beech Jet, Boeing, Bombardier, Challenger, Citation, Dassault Falcon, Gulfstream, Hawker, King Air, LearJet, Raytheon, West wind, as well as helicopter service. Management and staff work with their clients to get the lowest possible price by having at least three competitive bids on each flight request. Their brokerage specialists are available 24 hours a day seven

days a week so they can deal with specific client requests. Blue Star has convenient headquarter offices in New York, Florida (Boca and Miami), Chicago, and Beverly Hills.

Blue Star’s success can be attributed to a great idea, total focus on customer satisfaction and making luxe travel available at an affordable price!

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The Montauk Yacht Club A Fabulous Seaside Resort With a Caribbean Flavor By Barry Kay he Montauk Yacht Resor t and Marina has long been a favorite of knowledgeable locals and vacationers who frequent the South Fork East End. The name can be â&#x20AC;&#x153;of f puttingâ&#x20AC;? as people unfamiliar with the area assume that it is strictly for yacht owners and celebrities. Although it was created by the master builder Carl Fisher, (who turned Miami from a sleepy backwater town into a hip metropolis), the yacht club today, serves both the rich and famous as well as middle class families looking for fun, rest and relaxation. The resort, built in 1928 by Fisher began with an elegant Tudor manor and evolved into the present yacht club and marina when Fisher dug a deep channel between

Acclaimed Lighthouse Grill.

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Beautiful Seaside views from the Montauk Yacht Club.

freshwater Lake Montauk and into Gardiner’s Bay creating what was then the world’s largest private harbor. Fisher created this private club so that his friends could take their yachts and enjoy seclusion and luxury away from prying eyes. Fisher’s friends were a who’s who of society and industr y and included Vincent Astor, J.P. Morgan, Nelson Doubleday, Edsel Ford, Harry Payne Whitney, Thomas Eastman, John Wanamaker, and Harold Vanderbilt. To guide his guests to his private playground, Fisher built a 60-foot replica of the world famous Montauk Lighthouse. To this day this lighthouse is a focal point for the resort. My visit included an overnight stay in a beautiful room with a waterfront view. At first glance the resort is deceptively low key and laid back. However, sitting at poolside, overlooking the gorgeous Marina, gave the illusion of being at a luxur y resor t in the Caribbean... This tropical feeling is amplified by an

amazingly courteous and helpful staff imported from Jamaica. I had the opportunity to dine and talk to the new General Manager David Hirsch and his charming Director of Sales/Advertising Lisa Bryan. I was impressed with their vision, drive and focus on continuing to build the reputation of this famous resort. In the evening as the sunset over the water and the magnificent yachts, I dined at the award winning Lighthouse Grill where Tom Rossetti the restaurant manager served wonderful gourmet delights. My short excursion had allowed me to soak in some glorious weather, swim in the clear blue waters of the outdoor pool, and share great conversations with a young and dynamic management and staff at the hotel. Special thanks again to David, Lisa, Tom Rossetti and Chris Hove for a memorable stay at a resort that offers elegance at an affordable price!

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